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batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local, free battery 
return system. 

 

introducing your mobile 
phone 

  In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s layout, keys, display, and icons 

 

Unpack 

Check your product box for the following items: 

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 Mobile 

phone 

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 Battery 

z

  Travel adapter (charger) 

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 User 

manual 

The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and 

accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can 
obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

 

Phone layout 

The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: 

The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: 

 

Keys 

Key 

Function 

Softkeys 

Perform actions indicated 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, missed, or received numbers 

Power/ Menu exit 

Turn the phone on and off (press and hold); End a call; In 
Menu mode, cancel input and return to Idle mode 

Alpha-numeric 

Enter numbers, letters and special characters; In Idle 
mode, press and hold [1] to access voice mails and [0] to 
enter an international call prefix 

Summary of Contents for SCH-S279

Page 1: ...ly designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone To get started quickly refer to introducing your mobile phone assembling and preparing your mobile phone and using basic functions Instructional icons Before you start familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual ...

Page 2: ...quare brackets phone keys for example represents the Power Menu exit key Angled brackets softkeys that control different functions at each screen for example OK represents the OK softkey Copyright information Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners z Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide z Java i...

Page 3: ...dren or animals Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed Protect your hearing Listening to a headset at high volumes can damage your hearing Use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music Install mobile phones and equipment with caution Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted Avoid placi...

Page 4: ...ver directed by warning signs or instructions Your phone could cause explosions or fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and transfer areas or blasting areas Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone its parts or accessories Reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries When sending text messages or playing games on your phone h...

Page 5: ... damage to moving parts z Your phone is a complex electronic device protect it from impacts and rough handling to avoid serious damage z Do not paint your phone as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation z Avoid using the phone s camera flash or light close to the eyes of children or animals z Your phone and memory cards may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields Do not use car...

Page 6: ... Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for radio frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission FCC of the U S government These FCC exposure limits are derived from the recommendations of two expert organizations the National Counsel on Radiation Protection and Measurement NCRP and the Institute o...

Page 7: ...s the phone FCC ID number A3LSCHS279 Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery pack to find the number Once you have the FCC ID number for a particular phone follow the instructions on the website and it should provide values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone Additional product specific SAR information can also be obtained at www fcc gov cgb sar Consumer Information on Wi...

Page 8: ...uthority 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 Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions FDA has ur...

Page 9: ...ted with cancer causing chemicals so as to be pre disposed to develop cancer in absence of RF exposure Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones so we don t know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health Three large epidemiology studies have been published ...

Page 10: ...DA provides the scientific oversight obtaining input from experts in government industry and academic organizations CTIA funded research is conducted through contracts to independent investigators The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest rese...

Page 11: ...ause the phone which is the source of the RF emissions will not be placed against the head On the other hand if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy Wireless phones marketed in the U S are required to meet safety requirements regardless of whether they are used against the head or against the body Either c...

Page 12: ...ss phones for possible interactions with other medical devices Should harmful interference be found to occur FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources can be obtained from the following organizations z FCC RF Safety Program http www fcc gov oet rfsafety z Environmental Protection Age...

Page 13: ... 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 people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road 8 Use your wireless phone to call for...

Page 14: ...acemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research Persons with pacemakers z should always keep the phone more than 15 cm 6 inches from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on z should not carry the phone in a breast pocket z should use the ear opposite the pacemake...

Page 15: ...r area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Emergency Calls This phone like any wireless phone operates using radio signals wireless and landline networks as well as user programmed functions which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions Therefore you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications medical emergencies for example Rem...

Page 16: ... harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate 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 r...

Page 17: ...aircraft s operation z Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender or legal action or both Product Performance Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception The quality 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 ...

Page 18: ...rns Battery Precautions z Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way z Use the battery only for its intended purpose z If you use the phone near the network s base station it uses less power talk and standby time are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and the parameters set by the network operator z Battery charging time depends on the remaining batter...

Page 19: ...t of the reach of small children z Keep the phone dry Precipitation humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits z Do not use the phone with a wet hand Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone z Do not use or store the phone in dusty dirty areas as its moving parts may be damaged z Do not store the phone in hot areas High temperatures can sh...

Page 20: ...rate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product 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 condit...

Page 21: ...es The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features Keys Key Function Softkeys Perform actions indicated 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 se...

Page 22: ...he icons that appear on your display Definition Signal strength 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 UIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module or UIM card with subscription details such as your personal id...

Page 23: ...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 your phone on 1 Slide open the phone 2 Pr...

Page 24: ...le In Idle mode press and hold to silence or unsilence your phone Change your ringtone 1 In Menu mode select Settings Õ Phone profiles 2 Scroll to the profile you are using 3 Press Options Õ Edit Õ Voice call ringtone 4 Select a ringtone category Õ a ringtone 5 Press Options Õ Select if necessary 6 Press Save To switch to another profile select it from the list Create a phone profile 1 In Menu mod...

Page 25: ...uts 1 In Menu mode select Settings Õ Phone settings Õ 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 Õ Customise menu 3 Select your favourite menus 4 Press Options Õ Open to select submenus if necessary 5 Press Save 6 To access an item from the simplified me...

Page 26: ...phone mode Use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack you can make and answer calls z To redial the last call press and hold the headset button z To answer a call press the headset button z To end a call press the headset button Send and view messages Learn to send or view text SMS multimedia MMS or email messages Send a text or multimedia message 1 In Menu mode s...

Page 27: ...ess 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 key to enter a number Symbol Press the appropriate...

Page 28: ...e the following messages may appear Message Try this to solve the problem Please insert SIM card Ensure that the SIM card is installed correctly Phone lock When the phone lock feature is enabled you must enter the password you set for the phone Enter PIN When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card You can disable ...

Page 29: ...inue using the phone The audio quality of the call is poor z Ensure that you are not blocking the phone s internal antenna z When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try again You select a contact to call but the call is not dialled z Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact list z Re enter and save the number if neces...

Page 30: ...Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider ...

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