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contents

safety and usage information

Safety warnings

Safety precautions
Important usage information

introducing your mobile phone

Unpack ..
Phone layout

Keys
Display
Icons

assembling and preparing your mobile phone

Install the SIM card and battery

Charge the battery

using basic functions

Turn your phone on and off
Access menus

Customise your phone

Use basic call functions

Send and view messages
Add and find contacts

troubleshooting

Summary of Contents for GT-I6230

Page 1: ...User manual GT I6230 Draft 1 2009 03 16 Only for Marketing ...

Page 2: ...pages with related information for example X p 12 represents see page 12 Followed by the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step for example In Menu mode select Messages Create new message represents Messages followed by Create new message Square brackets phone keys for example represents the Power Menu exit key Angled brackets softkeys that control different functions at each ...

Page 3: ...r mobile phone Unpack Phone layout Keys Display Icons assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM card and battery Charge the battery using basic functions Turn your phone on and off Access menus Customise your phone Use basic call functions Send and view messages Add and find contacts troubleshooting ...

Page 4: ...pose of batteries and chargers with care Use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone Never dispose of batteries or phones in a fire Follow all local regulations when disposing used batteries or phones Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devices such as micro...

Page 5: ...w all safety warnings and regulations Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in a certain area Use only Samsung approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury Turn off the phone near medical equipment Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities Follow all regulations posted warnings a...

Page 6: ...uch as pacemakers hearing aids medical devices and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience Important usage information Use your phone in the normal position Avoid contact with your phone s internal antenna Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone Allowing unqualified personnel t...

Page 7: ...asurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate SAR The SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram W kg The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1 6 watts per kilogram 1 6 W kg The FCC exposure limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection to the public and to account ...

Page 8: ...e and the user s head These RF exposures are limited by Federal Communications Commission safety guidelines that were developed with the advice of FDA and other federal health and safety agencies When the phone is located at greater distances from the user the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person s RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source The so called...

Page 9: ...nt aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level The following agencies belong to this working group National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Environmental Protection Agency Federal Communications Commission Occupational Safety and Health Administration National Telecommunications and Information Administration The National Institutes of Health participates i...

Page 10: ...sure from wireless phones poses a health risk A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years However very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one exists Epidemiologi...

Page 11: ...duct extended conversations by wireless phone every day you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance For example you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna Again the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are ...

Page 12: ... free kits these so called shields may interfere with proper operation of the phone The phone may be forced to boost its power to compensate leading to an increase in RF absorption In February 2002 the Federal trade Commission FTC charged two companies that sold devices that claimed to protect wireless phone users from radiation with making false and unsubstantiated claims According to FTC these d...

Page 13: ...y Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere anytime But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones one that every user must uphold When driving a car driving is your first responsibility When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car practice good common sense and remember the following tips 1 Get to know your ...

Page 14: ... a special non emergency wireless assistance number when necessary If you see a broken down vehicle posing no serious hazard a broken traffic signal a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen call roadside assistance or other special non emergency number The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving For more information please...

Page 15: ...lt the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information Switch your phone off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy Vehicles R...

Page 16: ...adequate signal strength Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and or phone features are in use Check with local service providers To make an emergency call 1 If the phone is not on switch it on 2 Key in the emergency number for your present location for example 911 or other official emergency number Emergency numbers vary by location 3...

Page 17: ...cate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment The FCC can require you to stop using the phone ...

Page 18: ...uality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon The more bars displayed the stronger the signal If you re inside a building being near a window may give you better reception Understanding the Power Save Feature If your phone is unable to find a s...

Page 19: ...trength on the cellular network and the parameters set by the network operator Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge and the type of battery and charger used The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will gradually wear out When the operation time talk time and standby time is noticeably shorter than normal it is time to buy a new battery If left un...

Page 20: ...as as its moving parts may be damaged Do not store the phone in hot areas High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics Do not store the phone in cold areas When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature moisture can form inside the phone which may damage the phone s electronic circuit boards Do not drop knock or shake ...

Page 21: ...oduct or their local government office for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the European Union and other Euro...

Page 22: ...d at the bottom of the display In Idle mode press and hold the left softkey to access the simplified menus 4 way navigation In Idle mode access user defined menus left right up down In Menu mode scroll through menu options Confirm In Idle mode launch the web browser In Menu mode select the highlighted menu option or confirm an input Dial Make or answer a call In Idle mode retrieve recently dialled...

Page 23: ...Call in progress New text message assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use Install the SIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module or SIM card with subscription details such as your personal identification number PIN and optional services To install the SIM...

Page 24: ...n your battery is low the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message The battery icon will also be empty and blinking If the battery level becomes too low the phone will automatically power off Recharge your battery to continue using your phone using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone Turn your phone on and off To turn...

Page 25: ...just the key tone volume Switch to or from the silent profile In Idle mode press and hold to silence or unsilence your phone Change your ringtone 1 In Menu mode select Settings Phone profiles 2 Scroll to the profile you are using 3 Press Options Edit Voice call ringtone 4 Select a ringtone category a ringtone 5 Press Options Select if necessary 6 Press Save To switch to another profile select it f...

Page 26: ...s Yes to apply the theme Set menu shortcuts 1 In Menu mode select Settings Phone settings Shortcuts 2 Select a key to use as a shortcut 3 Select a menu to assign to the shortcut key Use the simplified menus To set up simplified menu items 1 In Idle mode press OK 2 Press Options Customise menu 3 Select your favourite menus 4 Press Options Open to select submenus if necessary 5 Press Save 6 To acces...

Page 27: ...erphone feature For better performance use the normal phone mode Use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack you can make and answer calls To redial the last call press and hold the headset button To answer a call press the headset button To end a call press the headset button Send and view messages Learn to send or view text SMS multimedia MMS or email messages Se...

Page 28: ... in one of the following modes Mode Function ABC Press the appropriate alphanumeric key until the character you want appears on the display T9 1 Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word 2 When the word displays correctly press 0 to insert a space If the correct word does not display select an alternate word from the list that appears Number Press the appropriate alphanumeric...

Page 29: ...In Menu mode select Phonebook 2 Enter the first few letters of the name you want to find 3 Select the contact s name from the search list Once you have found a contact you can call the contact by pressing edit the contact information by pressing OK HAC Mode To insure that the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating for your phone is maintained secondary transmitters such as Bluetooth and WLAN components ...

Page 30: ... your service provider Your phone displays Network unavailable or Network error When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try again You cannot access some options without a subscription Contact your service provider for more details You enter a number but the call is not dialled Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key Ensure that yo...

Page 31: ...s stored in the contact list Re enter and save the number if necessary The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off The battery terminals may be dirty Wipe both gold coloured contacts with a clean soft cloth and try charging the battery again If the battery will no longer charge completely dispose of the old battery properly and replace it with a new battery Your ph...

Page 32: ...ntents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider Printed in Korea Code No GH68 XXXXXA English 03 2009 Draft 01 World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com ...

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