Samsung SCH-W379 User Manual Download

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SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS

* Depending on the software installed or your service provider, some of the descriptions in

this manual may not match your phone exactly.

* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the

illustrations in this manual.

World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com

Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA

English. 11/2005. Rev. 1.0

Summary of Contents for SCH-W379

Page 1: ...me of the descriptions in this manual may not match your phone exactly Depending on your country your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this manual World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com Printed in Korea Code No GH68 XXXXXA English 11 2005 Rev 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...SCH W379 User s Manual ...

Page 3: ...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 Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions m...

Page 4: ...umber for your present location then press Keep 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 accessories and batteries Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous Use of authorised software Use only Samsung authoriesed software Th...

Page 5: ...dicates that you can get more information on the referenced page Indicates that you need to press the Navigation keys to scroll to the specified option and then select it Indicates a key on the phone For example Indicates a soft key whose function is displayed on the phone screen For example Menu GSM and CDMA network Switch back and forth between GSM and CDMA networks anytime anywhere Specialfeatu...

Page 6: ...ntroducing yourself to others use this convenient name card Organiser Keep track of your daily and monthly schedule Voice recognition Just say a contact s name to dial her his phone number Dictionary Search for words using your phone Messenger Have a conversation with other people by sending and receiving instant messages Memory disk Connect your phone to a computer to copy files directly to and f...

Page 7: ...stomise your phone 12 Switch networks 13 Make Answer calls 13 Step outside the phone 14 Begin with your camera music WAP and other special features Use camera 14 Play MP3s 15 Browse the web 16 Use Phonebook 17 Enter text 21 Pinyin Stroke ABC T9 Word 123 and Symbol mode Call functions 25 Advanced calling features Menu functions 29 Solve problems 82 Help and personal needs Health and safety informat...

Page 8: ... p 54 p 54 p 54 5 Message p 55 1 New message 2 Inbox 3 Outbox 4 Msg setup 5 Msg wallpaper 6 Memory info p 55 p 55 p 57 p 57 p 58 p 58 6 Sounds p 59 1 Ringer 2 Ringer vol Type 3 Key tone 4 Alert p 59 p 59 p 59 p 59 7 Entertainment p 61 1 Games 2 MP3 3 Karaoke 4 Fun box 5 Samsung messenger p 61 p 62 p 64 p 64 p 64 8 Utilities p 67 1 Calendar 2 Alarm 3 User memory 4 Mini dictionary 5 Calculator 6 Tod...

Page 9: ...ending on your country or service provider Install and charge the phone Remove the battery If the phone is already on first turn it off by holding Insert the card Make sure that the gold coloured contacts on the card face down into the phone Install the battery Plug the travel charger into the phone Plug the charger into a standard AC wall outlet The LED on the charger indicates the charging progr...

Page 10: ...n the battery is fully discharged the phone will not turn on even if the travel charger is connected The battery must charge for a short time Power on or off Remove the charger from the phone 7 Power on Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold to turn on the phone 3 Select a GSM or CDMA network 4 If necessary enter the PIN and press OK Power of...

Page 11: ...ceived Deletes characters from the display In Menu mode returns to the previous menu level Key s Description Ends a call Hold down to switch the phone on and off In Menu mode cancels input and returns the phone to Idle mode Enter numbers letters and some special characters Enter special characters In Idle mode hold down to activate or deactivate Silent mode Hold down to access Voice calls of Ringe...

Page 12: ...M and CDMA In Idle mode accesses the MP3 menu Hold down to turn on the MP3 player Layout The display has the three areas Icons Received signal strength Roaming Call in progress Out of your service area you cannot make or receive calls Restriction on Lock mode Alarm set Text and graphics displays messages instructions and information you enter Soft key function indicators show the current functions...

Page 13: ...y Silent 1 beep Vibration Vib Ringer Vib then ringer Ringer then vib Silent mode p 12 Messenger invitation Battery power level Use the soft keys The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you have selected The bottom line of the display indicates their current role Press the left soft key to access Menu mode Press the right soft key to access Find in the Phonebook menu ...

Page 14: ...the function displayed or option highlighted 4 To exit choose either of the following methods Press C to move up one level Press to return to Idle mode Use shortcuts Press the number key corresponding to the option you want Access favourite features You can set up a menu of your own using your favourite menu items which can then be accessed by specific number keys p 17 ...

Page 15: ...you find the melody you want press Save Display language Call ringer melody You can set a wallpaper for the idle screen 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Display Image box Wallpaper 2 Select an image category 3 Select an image 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Display Banner 2 Press and hold C to clear the default banner 3 Enter your own banner message and press OK You can switch the phone t...

Page 16: ...hange lock 4 Enter a new 4 to 8 digit lock code and press OK 5 Enter the new code again and press OK 6 Select Phone lock 7 Select Once or On Phone lock You can easily and quickly switch back and forth between GSM and CDMA networks 1 Press in Idle mode 2 Select a network 1 Enter an area code and phone number 2 Press 3 To end the call press 1 When the phone is ringing press 2 To end the call press S...

Page 17: ... and other special features Use camera Press Adjust the volume during a call 1 Open the phone 2 In Idle mode press and hold to turn on the camera 3 Rotate the camera module and aim the lens at the subject to adjust the image 4 Press Capture to take a photo 5 Press Save Take a photo ...

Page 18: ...ording 5 Press Save 1 In Idle mode press and select My album 2 Select Video cam 3 Scroll to a video and press Play View a photo Record a video Play a video Use these methods Copy directly from a computer p 69 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Entertainment MP3 MP3 files 2 Press Options and select Add to play list 3 Press Check to check the files you want to add 4 Press Add 5 Press Play to play ...

Page 19: ...ng keys pauses or resumes playback Up changes the repeat mode Down opens the play list Left moves backward Right moves forward adjusts the volume Options opens the option list A B sets a section in a file to play the section repeatedly Play MP3 music 1 In Idle mode press 2 Select Wap To scroll through browser items press Up or Down To select an item press OK To return to the previous page press C ...

Page 20: ...s Save to save the entry To a cards 1 In Idle mode enter a phone number and press Save 2 Enter a name and press OK 3 Scroll to a card 4 Press Save to save the entry Add an entry 1 In Idle mode press Find 2 Select an entry 3 Select a number and press to dial or Options to access options 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Phonebook Name card Name card book My name card vcf 2 Press Options and sele...

Page 21: ...s Select The message displays From the Inbox 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Message Inbox Text the message storage 2 Select a message Send a text message View a text message When a notification appears 1 Press The phone dials the voicemail center 2 Follow the instructions from the system From the Inbox 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Message Inbox Voice 2 Follow the instructions from th...

Page 22: ...4 Press Save To add a group 1 From the Messenger screen press Add 2 Enter a group name and press Ok Create the buddy list To send an invitation 1 From the Messenger screen select a group 2 Press Invite 3 Check the contacts you want 4 Press Invite 5 Enter an invitation message and press Send 6 Repeat step 5 to chat with the contacts To accept an invitation 1 When you receive an invitation press Acc...

Page 23: ...ocation and press Options 3 Select Assign 4 Select the menu you want and press Assign 5 Select an icon for the item 6 Press Save 1 In Idle mode press and hold Menu 2 Press the number key corresponding to the item you want Set up favourite item access Access a favourite item ...

Page 24: ...atin alphabet With the Pinyin input method you can enter Chinese characters by keying in the Pinyin string using the phone s keypad Entering characters in Pinyin mode 1 Press the keys corresponding to the phonetic spelling referring to the letters printed on the keys Example To enter press 6 and 4 to enter ni 2 press Left or Right to select alternative pinyins for the keys you have pressed 3 If yo...

Page 25: ... To enter the word zhong guo enter the first character using the following keystrokes 9 4 6 6 1 and 1 You do not have to complete the Pinyin spelling to include guo The character displays automatically Tips for using Pinyin mode Press to insert a space between characters Press Left or Right to move the cursor Press C to clear letters one by one press and hold C to clear the entire display Using Ch...

Page 26: ...though guo is a twelve stroke character your phone allows you to enter the complete pair in only three key presses Tips for using Stroke mode Press Left or Right to move the cursor Press C to clear letters one by one Press and hold C to clear the entire display Using 123 mode 123 mode enables you to enter numbers Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want Using Symbol mode Symbol mode ena...

Page 27: ...ailable Press Left or Right to move the cursor Press C to delete characters one by one Press and hold C to clear the entire display Using T9 word mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes Entering a word in T9 mode 1 Press 2 to 9 to start entering a word Press each key once for each letter Example Press 4 3 5 5 and 6 to enter Hello Key ...

Page 28: ...capital T9Word and Capital lock T9WORD are available Press Left or Right to move the cursor Press C to delete characters one by one Press and hold C to clear the entire display Call functions Advanced calling features Making a call 1 In Idle mode enter the area code and phone number 2 Press Making an international call in GSM network 1 In Idle mode press and hold 0 The character appears 2 Enter th...

Page 29: ...r p 72 1 In Idle mode press and hold Up 2 At a voice prompt say a name into the microphone 3 If the phone finds and confirms a wrong name say No When you hear what you said say Yes 4 Say a number type if the name has more than one number Ending a call Close the phone or press Answering a call When you receive an incoming call the phone rings and displays the incoming call image Press to answer the...

Page 30: ...he volume during a call Use to adjust the earpiece volume during a call Press to increase the volume and to decrease the volume Recording a conversation You can record your call conversation to access it from the Voice memo list p 73 1 Press to start recording 2 Press Stop to end recording Answering a second call If you have subscribed to call waiting you can answer another call during a call 1 Pr...

Page 31: ...e other person on the phone cannot hear you Calls access the Calls menu p 39 Phonebook access the Phonebook menu p 41 Silent Quit mute the DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency tones of the keys This allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call Send my send your phone number to the calling person or to automated services DTMF length manipulate the audible DTMF Dual Tone Multi...

Page 32: ...vice provider Navigating websites Using browser menu options While navigating the websites you can use various options To access the Browser Menu list press and select Menu Home go back at any time to your startup homepage History display the records of your connection to the Wireless Web Bookmarks display the Bookmarks list PUSH Message display the web push messages received from the server Reloa...

Page 33: ...ages or background sound on the current page Scroll Mode select a scroll mode or set speed for scrolling to the next screen Send Referrer set the browser to send HTTP referrer information to the web server each time the browser is launched Connection Timeout set how long the phone keeps connection to the current web page when you don t use the web page for a specified period Key Press Timeout set ...

Page 34: ...t to access the Recipient list 2 Press Edit 3 Enter a destination e mail address and press Ok 4 To send your e mail to more than one person repeat steps 2 and 3 5 On the Recipient List screen press Menu to access the following options Addr Book retrieve an e mail address from Contacts Sent History retrieve an e mail address from the list of the e mails you have sent Addr Group select a caller grou...

Page 35: ...e e mail Inbox This mail box stores e mails you have received Received e mails are saved in the Folder0 folder by default If you have set filters p 33 a new e mail will be saved in the folder containing the filter that corresponds the sender s address Viewing a received e mail 1 Select a folder 2 Scroll to the e mail you want and press Disp Items attached to the message will display Using e mail o...

Page 36: ... to access the following options Add Filter set a filter which arranges incoming e mails by senders addresses This option is not available for Folder0 Edit Folder Name change the folder name Re Filter rearrange received e mails according to the filter set for the current folder Delete All delete all of the e mails stored in the selected folder Reset Folder restore the default settings of the selec...

Page 37: ... mails from the server if you have ones Data Folder Use this menu to view downloaded and saved contents The files are stored in separate folders according to data types e g Image for images or Audio for sound clips Accessing a file 1 Select a data folder 2 Select an item Using data options While viewing the content list press Menu to access the following options Auto Play view the items stored in ...

Page 38: ...file Using SMIL slide options You can access the following options by pressing Menu on the image text or audio line on a slide Set Start set the time delay before the currently selected item displays when you open the slide Set End set the length of time the currently selected item will be displayed before the next item automatically displays Layout view the layout for your SMIL slide Preview view...

Page 39: ... as the subject sender s address and body of an e mail from the Mail server when you receive the e mail Receive Atchmnt select whether or not the phone retrieve an e mail with attachments from the Mail server Play Atchmnt set whether or not the phone first displays attached files in an e mail and then shows you the body of the e mail Show Folders set whether or not the phone displays mail folders ...

Page 40: ...ss when the Catalog option is highlighted You are accessed to the associated web site preset by your service provider and you can browse the available applications 3 Select the application you want and follow the onscreen instructions to download it Changing the browser settings 1 Select the Settings icon 2 Select a setting option Order Apps change the order of the downloaded applications Move App...

Page 41: ...vices supported by your service provider For details contact your service provider Send music send a music file with a short voice message through an ARS service Automatic response service Listen msg check messages you have received Mini music access the music files you have listened to Help access the help screen for using the Music street feature Bookmarks You can add and manage the URLs of the ...

Page 42: ...s assign a hot key 1 to 9 for nine of your most frequently accessed bookmarks Cancel exist the Bookmarks menu Calls Menu 1 Use the Calls menu to access call logs view the duration of calls and set options for call functions To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select calls Missed Menu 1 1 This menu displays the most recently received calls that you did not answer Accessing a call record...

Page 43: ...check the number of all voice calls and data calls and the total duration of the calls Erase total erase the air time measurement and reset the air time counter Life time check the number and total duration of all calls since the phone was shipped from the factory GSM call costs Menu 1 5 This GSM network feature lets you view the cost of calls Last call cost check the cost of the last call you mad...

Page 44: ...rs on the Dialling mode screen enter the rest of the phone number you want 4 Press Save to save the number to Phonebook or to dial it Call reject Menu 1 7 Use this menu to make a list of the phone numbers from which you don t want to accept calls Phonebook Menu 2 You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in your card and the phone s memory The card and phone s memory although physi...

Page 45: ...try as a name card so that you can send it using the Mail service While viewing details of an entry press Options to use one of the following options Send msg send a text message Talk dial the selected number Edit change the selected item Copy copy the selected number to another memory location Speed dial assign a speed dial location number to the currently selected number Erase erase the entry If...

Page 46: ...select a unique ringer melody for the entry ETC press Edit and add a memo about the entry 5 When you have finished press Save to save the entry Group settings Menu 2 3 Use this menu to set up a caller group list Adding a new group 1 When highlights press Add 2 Enter a name for the group and press Next 3 Press Left or Right to scroll to a ringer category 4 Select a ringer melody Managing a group Pr...

Page 47: ...erent number to the location Delete clear the speed dial setting for the location Delete all clear the settings for all keys Dialling speed dial entries Press and hold the appropriate number key in Idle mode Name card Menu 2 5 Use this menu to create your name card and send it to other phones using the Mail service You can also send a Phonebook entry in name card format Send card Menu 2 5 1 You ca...

Page 48: ...d press Options to access the following options Edit edit the currently selected name card Send send the currently selected name card as part of an e mail Add to phonebook save the name card as a Phonebook entry Erase erase the name card This option is not available for the default name card My phone Menu 2 6 Use this menu to view and change your phone number To change the phone number press Edit ...

Page 49: ... Menu 3 Using the camera module built into your phone you can take photos of people or events while on the move You can also record videos by using your phone as a camcorder Via the Camera menu you can take photos record videos and access your photos and video clips To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Camera or press Take photo Menu 3 1 Use this menu to take a single photo a ser...

Page 50: ...bject When you press Option you can use the camera options next section You can change the image settings by using the keypad p 48 4 Press Capture or to take the photo When you are taking serial or divided shot images the camera takes photos successively 5 Press Save to save the photo The phone saves the photo s in the My album folder and returns to Capture mode Using options in Capture mode When ...

Page 51: ...one takes a photo My album display the photos and videos saved in the My album folder Preview mode select the default preview mode Crop view the phone shows the image on the full screen The left and right parts of the image to be captured is cropped Actual ratio the phone shows the image in actual ratio Using the keys in Capture mode You can use the keys to customise your camera settings when you ...

Page 52: ...e the video clip The phone saves the video clips in the My album folder and returns to Record mode Using the options in Record mode When you press Option in Record mode the following options are available for the current shot Capture mode change the camera mode Resolution select an image resolution Quality select an image quality setting Flash turn the flash on or off Voice recording record audio ...

Page 53: ...ng options Send photo mail send the photo as part of an e mail Assign set the photo as your wallpaper for the idle screen the opening or closing image or caller ID image for an Phonebook entry Photo studio access the Photo studio menu Rename change the file name Lock lock the photo so that other people cannot access it without your lock code Uncheck all remove all check marks on the photos if you ...

Page 54: ...he video clip as your wallpaper Rename change the video name Lock lock the video clip so that other people cannot access it without your lock code Uncheck all remove all check marks on the photos if you have placed File info display information about the video clip Erase erase the video clip Erase all erase all video clips Key Function Pauses or resumes Right Skips forward Left Skips backward Up C...

Page 55: ... a clip to the position you want 6 Press OK to save the photo Enter a picture name and press OK Alternatively press Wall to set the photo as your wallpaper opening or closing image Photo effect Menu 3 3 2 You can apply a special effect to a photo Applying a special effect to a new photo 1 Select New Photo 2 Select the effect you want 3 Press Capture to take a photo 4 Press Save The photo is saved ...

Page 56: ...aptured is cropped Actual ratio the phone shows the image in actual ratio Display Menu 4 The Display menu enables you to change various settings for the display and the lights To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Display Image box Menu 4 1 Use this menu to change the background image to be displayed in Idle mode or when the phone is turned on or off 1 Select the item for which yo...

Page 57: ...wing order day month and year Dual clock Menu 4 5 2 You can choose two time zones to be displayed when you select Dual clock for the wallpaper image 1 Press Left or Right to select the time zone for the upper clock and press Down 2 Press Left or Right to select the time zone for the lower clock 3 Press Save External clock Menu 4 6 Use this menu to change the type of clock to be displayed on the ex...

Page 58: ...ed the network informs you whether your message is delivered to the recipient or not Save select one of the following saving options Save Send save a copy of the message and then send the message Send only send the message The message will be deleted after sending Save only save the message so that it can be sent later 3 Press Save 4 Enter a phone number To send the message to multiple destination...

Page 59: ...save the number to Phonebook Copy copy the message to a card or phone s memory Move move the message to a card or phone s memory Accessing voicemail messages When you receive a voice mail message a text notification displays Press Select and the phone dials the voicemail centre Then follow the voice prompts from the system to listen to the message You can also check your voicemail messages by acce...

Page 60: ...options While viewing a message or the message list press Options to access the following options Erase erase the currently selected message Resend send the message to the recipient again Forward forward the message to other people Call Save make a call to the recipient s numbers or save the recipient s numbers in Phonebook Copy copy the message to a card or phone s memory Move move the message to...

Page 61: ...e is delivered to the recipient or not GSM settings customise the settings for your outgoing messages in a GSM network Service centre set the number of your message centre Validity period set the length of time your messages are stored in the message centre Message type set the default message type Reply path allow the recipient to reply to you through your message centre Delivery report set the n...

Page 62: ...ted in the Ringer menu Silent the phone neither vibrates nor rings 1 beep the phone sounds a beep Vibration the phone vibrates Vib ringer the phone vibrates and rings at the same time Vib then ringer the phone vibrates and then rings Ringer then vib the phone rings and then vibrates Key tone Menu 6 3 Use this menu to select the type of tones that the phone sounds each time you press a key Alert Me...

Page 63: ...n your call is connected to the system Disconnect set the phone to sound a disconnect tone when a call is disconnected by the other person Power On Off set the phone to sound an alert when you turn on or off the phone Exit silent mode set the phone to sound an alert when you exit Silent mode Call time alert set the phone to sound an alert every minute during an outgoing call Hour alert Menu 6 4 2 ...

Page 64: ... Menu 7 1 You can enjoy fun games on your phone Starting a game 1 Select the game you want 2 Press any key except for 3 If necessary select a game mode The phone displays the following options options vary depending on the selected game Continue restart the game you last played New Game start a new game Score Board high score check the high score table Help instruction give you the information abo...

Page 65: ... select the files you want 4 Press Add 5 To play the music files press Play Playing MP3 music files To play MP3 music files from the MP3 Player screen press from the MP3 player screen During playback use the following keys Key Function Plays or pauses a music file Up Changes the repeat mode No icon plays all files once in order repeats all of the files repeats the current file plays the files at r...

Page 66: ... the MP3 file MP3 files Menu 7 2 2 In this menu you can access the MP3 files stored in the phone s memory When you press Options you can access the following options Open files open the selected MP3 file Add to play list add the MP3 files in the selected folder or selected MP3 file to the play list Move move the file to another folder Copy copy the file to another folder Rename change the name of ...

Page 67: ...ded as you would in any karaoke situation Scroll to the karaoke file you want and press Play While viewing a karaoke list press Options to access the following options Erase erase the selected karaoke file Erase all erase all karaoke files Fun box Menu 7 4 Use this menu to access Samsung Fun Club the preset web site providing Samsung mobile phone users with attractive download services such as rin...

Page 68: ...act Alternatively press No and skip to step 5 4 To enter a new name and number press Edit To use the current name and number skip to step 6 5 Enter a new name and number 6 Press Save To add a group to the buddy list 1 On the Messenger screen press Add 2 Enter a group name and press Ok 3 When the created group highlights press Select 4 To add contacts to the group you want follow from step 2 of the...

Page 69: ...an entry Extract extract phone numbers from the message Canned msg retrieve one of several canned messages View members show the entries currently selected 6 Write and send a message When the other person accepts your message you can converse with the person by instant message To start a conversation by accepting an invitation When another person sends you an invitation a text notification display...

Page 70: ... Settings Menu 7 5 3 In this menu you can change the setting options for using the messenger feature Canned msg add a new canned message to use when creating an instant message to converse with other people Font size select the message font size to be displayed on the messenger screen My nickname enter your nickname to be displayed on the messenger screen Utilities Menu 8 The Utilities menu enable...

Page 71: ...festivals set up the list of national or personal anniversaries and festivals Scheduling an event You can schedule up to 9 events for one day and 20 events total 1 Select a day from the calendar 2 Enter your event information and press OK 3 Enter the time 4 Enter the date if necessary 5 Select an alarm option 6 Press Save to save your event Viewing your schedule Days with scheduled events are indi...

Page 72: ...ody 8 Press Save to save the alarm Stopping an alarm To stop an alarm when it rings press any key Pressing End or will cancel the alarm repetition if a repeating option has been set Deactivating an alarm 1 On the Alarm list select the alarm you want to deactivate 2 Select Off from the Set line User memory Menu 8 3 Use this menu to connect the phone to a PC as you would use an external memory disk ...

Page 73: ... the file to another folder Copy copy the file to another folder Rename change the file name Create folder create a new folder This option is not shown for the main folder Erase all erase all files This option is not shown for the main folder File info display information about the file Copy to Pbook copy the selected name card to Phonebook Set to ringer set the MP3 file as your call ringer When t...

Page 74: ...word you entered and the corresponding English or Chinese words Calculator Menu 8 5 Use this menu to use the phone as a calculator The calculator provides basic arithmetic functions addition subtraction multiplication and division 1 Enter the first number 2 Select the operation for your calculation by pressing the Navigation keys according to the illustration on the display 3 Enter the second numb...

Page 75: ...u 8 8 Use this menu to configure the voice dial settings and record voice memos Voice dialing Menu 8 8 1 The voice dialling feature allows you to make phone calls by saying the name of an entry in Phonebook p 26 The phone uses an independent voice recognition system This system is able to recognise the speech of any speaker Use this menu to change the settings for voice dialling so that your phone...

Page 76: ...ize Mandarin or Cantonese Editing voice dial names Once you have stored Chinese names with numbers in Phonebook they are automatically registered as voice dial entries In the Edit name menu you can cancel or set the voice dial setting for each name 1 Press Up or Down to scroll to the name you want 2 Press to check the names 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for other entries 4 To save the setting press the r...

Page 77: ...nce you have recorded voice memos the latest memo displays when you access the Voice memo menu Scroll to the voice memo you want and press Play to play the memo Using voice memo options On the Voice memo screen press Options to access the following options New record record a new voice memo Play play the selected voice memo Erase erase the selected voice memo Erase all erase all voice memos Send s...

Page 78: ...r list The timer displays the specified date and time and how many days remain until the event While viewing a timer press Options to access the following options Add new create a new timer Edit edit the selected timer Erase erase the selected timer Erase all erase all timers Memo pad Menu 8 Use this menu to make memos of important things you need to remember Writing a new memo 1 Enter your inform...

Page 79: ...tional all incoming calls are forwarded 2 Select Enable To deactivate select Disable 3 Enter the phone number to which calls are forwarded and press Send Call waiting Menu 9 1 2 This CDMA network feature alerts you of incoming calls while you are on the phone When this feature is enabled you can respond to an incoming call by pressing while you are on the phone This puts the first caller on hold a...

Page 80: ...alls International prohibit international calls International except to home only allow calls to numbers within the current country when you are abroad and to your home country All incoming prohibit incoming calls Incoming while abroad prohibit incoming calls when you use your phone outside of your home country Cancel all cancel all call barring settings allowing to be sent and received normally C...

Page 81: ...SM 850 1900 and GSM 850 900 1800 1900 The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses When you travel abroad you must remember to change to an appropriate band Caller ID Menu 9 2 6 This network service allows you to prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called However some networks do not allow the user to change this se...

Page 82: ... to 8 digit lock code and press OK 2 Enter the code once again and press OK Emergency Menu 9 3 3 Your phone provides the option of storing three emergency numbers All of these numbers can be manually dialled at any time even if your phone is locked or all outgoing calls are restricted Storing an emergency number 1 Select a location 2 Press C to clear the existing number 3 Enter a number and press ...

Page 83: ...rt set the phone to alert you when other people attempt to locate your position Clear memory Menu 9 3 7 Use this menu to erase Phonebook entries or messages stored on the card or in the phone s memory 1 Select Phonebook or Messages 2 Select the memory location you want to clear 3 Press Yes to confirm the clearing Reset phone Menu 9 3 8 Use this menu to restore the default settings of all user sele...

Page 84: ...onding to the card inserted in the slot 1 Card2 switch to the network corresponding to the card inserted in the slot 2 Setting set how to select a network type the next time the phone turns on The following options are available Default the phone automatically selects a network in the order of the card slots Menu type the phone displays a menu window to allow you to select a network manually Answe...

Page 85: ...ersonal needs To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional When you switch on your phone the following messages may appear Card is empty insert card Be sure that the card is correctly installed Enter PIN You are using your phone for the first time You must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card The ...

Page 86: ...the correct cellular network Be sure that you have not restricted outgoing calls Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking Be sure you have switched off the microphone Be sure you are holding the phone close enough to your mouth The microphone is located at the bottom of the phone The phone starts beeping and Battery low flashes on the display Your battery is insufficiently charged Recharge the ...

Page 87: ...nformation SAR 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 t...

Page 88: ...closer you are to a wireless base station antenna the lower the power output Before a new model phone is available for sale to the public it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the FCC Tests are performed in positions and locations e g at the ear and worn on the body as required by the FCC The highest SAR values for this model phone as reported ...

Page 89: ...ther 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 cordless phones which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house typically operate at far lower power levels and thus produce RF exposur...

Page 90: ...es so that the hazard no longer exists Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps including the following Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not nece...

Page 91: ...ods Animal experiments investigating the effects of radio frequency energy RF exposures 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 develo...

Page 92: ... they do may be many many years The interpretation 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 What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF FDA is working wi...

Page 93: ... time is a key factor in how much exposure a person receives reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure If you must conduct 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 wi...

Page 94: ... of RF energy in the head because 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...

Page 95: ... was completed in late 2000 This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI FDA has tested wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so...

Page 96: ...werful 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 wireless phone and its features such a...

Page 97: ...al 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 help Dial 9 1 1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire tr...

Page 98: ...he safety of personnel it is recommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency RF signals However certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless ph...

Page 99: ... to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle Post...

Page 100: ...ions medical emergencies for example Remember to make or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with 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 th...

Page 101: ...onal Fire Protection Association One Battery march Park Quincy MA 02269 Attn Publication Sales Division Cautions Changes or modifications made in the radio phone not expressly approved by Samsung will void the user s authority to operate the equipment Only use approved batteries antennas and chargers The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said acces...

Page 102: ...s serious injury could result Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft The use of wireless phone in aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the aircraft s operation 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...

Page 103: ...ng safe satisfactory service Hold the phone with the antenna raised fully extended and over your shoulder Try not to hold bend or twist the phone s antenna Don t use the phone if the antenna is damaged Speak directly into the phone s receiver Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills If your phone does get wet immediately turn the power off and remove the battery If it is ...

Page 104: ...than normal it is time to buy a new battery If left unused a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time Use only Samsung approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung approved chargers When a charger is not in use disconnect it from the power source Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week since overcharging may shorten its life Extreme tempe...

Page 105: ...llow you to enjoy this product for many years Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children Keep the phone dry Precipitation humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits Do not use the phone with a wet hand Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone Do not use or store the phone in dusty dirty areas as its...

Page 106: ... 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 any accessory i...

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