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SGH-A437
User’s Guide

Summary of Contents for Portable Hard Drive

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Page 2: ...int service station or near fuels or chemicals Switch off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous Switch off the phone near all medical equipment Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy Follow any regulations or rules in force Interference All wireless...

Page 3: ...p your phone away from small children Keep the phone and all its parts including accessories out of the reach of small children Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung approved batteries and accessories such as headsets and PC data cables Useof any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phon...

Page 4: ...ach item Get started 5 First steps to operating your phone Install and charge the phone 5 Power on or off 6 Keys and display 6 Menu functions 9 All menu options listed Solve problems 17 Help and personal needs Health and safety information 19 ...

Page 5: ...5 Voice Mail 6 Speed Dial List 7 Contact List 8 Delete All 9 Call Time 10 Data Volume 11 Data Call Time 12 Call Costs 4 MEdia Net 1 MEdia Net Home 2 Favorites 3 Enter URL 4 Browser Profiles 5 Clear Cache 5 Cingular Mall 1 Shop Tones 2 Shop Games 3 Shop Graphics 4 Shop Multimedia 5 Shop Applications 6 MEdia Net Home 6 Mobile Email 7 My Stuff 8 Address Book 9 Settings 1 Set Sound 2 Set Display 3 Set...

Page 6: ...n you can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer Standard Battery Extended Battery Battery Charger Headset PC Data Link Kit Car Charger Adaptor The items supplied with your phone and the accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary depending on your country or service provider Yo ur phone ...

Page 7: ...w message displays and the empty battery icon blinks If the battery level becomes too low the phone automatically turns off Recharge your battery Remove the battery If the phone is already on first turn it off by holding Insert the SIM card Make sure that the gold coloured contacts on the card face down into the phone Install the battery Plug the travel adapter into the phone Plug the adapter into...

Page 8: ... 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold Key s Description Soft keys Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display Navigation keys In Idle mode access your favourite menus directly In Menu mode scroll through the menu options Cingular keyIn Idle mode launch the web browser In Menu mode select the highlighted menu option Cancel key Delete characters from the display In Menu mode return...

Page 9: ...ss and hold 1 to access your voicemail server Press and hold 0 to enter the international call prefix key In Idle mode press and hold to enter a pause between numbers key Press and hold to activate or deactivate Quiet mode Volume keys Adjust the phone volume In Idle mode with the phone open adjust the keypad tone volume With the phone closed press and hold to activate the external display Applicat...

Page 10: ...current functions assigned to the two soft keys Menu IM Icons display various icons Icons Out of your service area you cannot send or receive voice calls Video call in progress Out of your service area you cannot send or receive video calls Bluetooth active When transferring data this icon blinks red and blue Connected with PC via USB port Browsing Internet on PC using the phone as modem New messa...

Page 11: ...To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Messaging Create New Message Use this menu to create and send text messages multimedia messages or e mails You can also send files using MMS Inbox This folder stores all types of messages you have received except for e mails Sent This folder stores messages that you have sent Outbox This folder stores messages that the phone is attempting to s...

Page 12: ... online at that moment Before using this feature you need to subscribe to a messenger service For further details contact your service provider Delete All Use this menu to delete all of the messages in each message type at once Settings Use this menu to customize the settings for IM SMS MMS E mail Push message and Broadcast Memory Status Use this menu to check the total amount of memory for storin...

Page 13: ...ived or missed You can access these functions from Idle or Menu mode Missed Calls This menu displays the most recent calls you did not answer Calls Made This menu displays the most recent calls you have dialed Calls Received This menu displays the most recent calls you have received Voice Mail If you are unable to answer a call the caller will be guided to leave a voice message in your voicemail b...

Page 14: ...ed by your service provider will vary Data Volume You can view the amount of sent or received data such as MMS messages or downloading contents from the Wireless Web Data Call Time You can view the call time of the data calls you have received or sent such as MMS messages or downloading contents from the Wireless Web Call Costs This network feature displays the cost of calls This menu is available...

Page 15: ...e to the network and load the homepage of the wireless web service provider Favorites Use this menu to save URL addresses in order to quickly access web pages or access the preset bookmarks Enter URL Use this menu to manually enter a URL address and access the associated web page You can add the entered URL to the Bookmark list by selecting Add bookmark Browser Profiles Use this menu to select a c...

Page 16: ...odies Shop Games You can access the web site preset by your service provider to download games Shop Graphics You can access the web site given by your service provider to download images Shop Multimedia You can access the web site preset by your service provider to download images or sounds Shop Applications You can access the web site preset by your service provider so that you can download more ...

Page 17: ...details contact your service provider My Stuff Menu 7 My Stuff stores file downloads for the following Audio Graphics Video Music Games Applications Other Files Memory Card and Memory Status Address Book Menu 8 You can store phone numbers on your SIM card and in your phone s memory The SIM card and phone s memory are physically separate but they are used as a single entity called Phonebook To acce...

Page 18: ...nu mode specify whether or not the phone displays text adjust the brightness of the display for varying lighting conditions select the length of time the backlight and the display stay on select a font color for the numbers entered while dialling activate the service light feature Set Time Date Use this menu to change setting for the time and date Before setting the time and date specify your time...

Page 19: ... deactivate auto redialing Anykey Answer and Active folder features Set Calls Use this menu to set options for call functions Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet without requiring a physical connection Unlike infrared you don t need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth If the...

Page 20: ...hone password lock your phone lock your media contents activate the Fixed Dialing Number FDN mode to restrict outgoing calls except to numbers on the SIM card Reset Settings Use this menu to reset the phone settings display settings sound settings individually You can also reset all of these settings at the same time Memory Status Use this menu to check the amount of memory being used for storing ...

Page 21: ...on the PIN has to be entered To disable this feature use the PIN check menu Enter PUK The PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times in succession and the phone is now blocked Enter the PUK supplied by your service provider No service Network failure or Not done displays The network connection has been lost You may be in a weak signal area Move and try again You are trying to access an opti...

Page 22: ...indicator on the display The number of bars indicates the signal strength from strong to weak Try moving the phone slightly or moving closer to a window if you are in a building No number is dialled when you re call a Phonebook entry Use the Contact list feature to ensure the number has been stored correctly Re store the number if necessary The battery doesn t charge properly or the phone sometime...

Page 23: ...specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the networ...

Page 24: ...tance for this model phone is written in the FCC certification information from the body None compliance with the above conditions may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines For more Information concerning exposure to radio frequency signals see the following websites Federal Communications Commission FCC http www fcc gov Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association CTIA http www ctia org U S Food...

Page 25: ...ily not work even when the battery is fully charged Li ion batteries are particularly affected by temperatures below 0 C 32 F Do not short circuit the battery Accidental short circuiting can occur when a metallic object coin clip or pen causes a direct connection between the and terminals of the battery metal strips on the battery for example when you carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag Short...

Page 26: ... moving or before pulling into traffic Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary If you need to make a call while moving dial only a few numbers check the road and your mirrors then continue 7 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Make the people with whom you are talking aware that you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential t...

Page 27: ...ent may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm 6 inches be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and recommendations...

Page 28: ...ny facility where posted notices require you to do so Potentially explosive environments Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refueling point service station Users are remind...

Page 29: ...bers vary by location 3 Press If certain features are in use call barring for example you may first need to deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call Consult this document and your local cellular service provider When making an emergency call remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible Remember that your phone may be the only means of communicatio...

Page 30: ...id accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone Although your phone is quite sturdy it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken Avoid dropping hitting bending or sitting on it This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no ...

Page 31: ... of wireless phones in aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft and is illegal Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender or legal action or both Care and maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warr...

Page 32: ...er s warranty even if the warranty for your phone has not expired If your phone has a flash or light do not use it too close to the eyes of people or animals This may cause damage to their eyes Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna Unauthorized antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices If the phone battery charger or an...

Page 33: ...s connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Appendix A CERTIFICATION INFORMATION SAR THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Co...

Page 34: ...pplied approved or none Samsung designated accessories that have no metal and must provide at least 1 5 cm separation between the device including its antenna whether extended or retracted and the user s body None compliance to the above restrictions may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as ...

Page 35: ...irst priority when behind the wheel of a car Wireless telecommunications is keeping us in touch simplifying our lives protecting us in emergencies and providing opportunities to help others in need When it comes to the use of wireless phones safety is your most important call Wireless phone safety tips Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using a wireless phone which should be easy to...

Page 36: ... engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Stressful or emotional conversations and driving do not mix they are distracting and even dangerous when you are behind the wheel of a car Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and if necessary suspend conversations which have the potential to divert your attention from the road 8 Use your wireless phone to ca...

Page 37: ...rmation please call 1 888 901 SAFE For updates http www wow com com consumer issues driving articles cfm ID 85 Appendix C Consumer update on wireless phones U S Food and Drug Administration 1 What kinds of phones are the subject of this update The term wireless phone refers here to hand held wireless phones with built in antennas often called cell mobile or PCS phones These types of wireless phone...

Page 38: ...y can be sold as it does with new drugs or medical devices However the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit radio frequency energy RF at a level that is hazardous to the user In such a case FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists Alt...

Page 39: ... FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF FDA is working with the U S National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency energy RF FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organiza...

Page 40: ...reless phone connected to a remote antenna Again the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use 5 What about children using wireless phones The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless p...

Page 41: ...sions reduce risks Some products that claim to shield the user from RF absorption use special phone cases while others involve nothing more than a metallic accessory attached to the phone Studies have shown that these products generally do not work as advertised Unlike hand free kits these so called shields may interfere with proper operation of the phone The phone may be forced to boost its power...

Page 42: ...es characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories A few animal studies however have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals However many of the studies that showed increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer causin...

Page 43: ...of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day to day use of wireless phones Many factors affect this measurement such as the angle at which the phone is held or which model of phone is used 11 Which other federal agencies have responsibilities related to potential RF health effects Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various...

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