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SGH-A197

P O R T A B L E D u a l - B A N D

M O B I L E P H O N E

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your

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Page 1: ...SGH A197 P O R T A B L E D u a l B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...Moreover you agree that you will not and will not attempt to modify prepare derivative works of reverse engineer decompile disassemble or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers Samsung Telecommunications Americ...

Page 3: ... that let you decide how an application may use the location of your phone and other phones on your account However AT T s privacy tools do not apply to applications available outside of AT T Please review the terms and conditions and the associated privacy policy for each location based service to learn how location information will be used and protected Your phone may be used to access the Inter...

Page 4: ... PRODUCT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW RULE SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN ADDITION SAMSUNG SHALL ...

Page 5: ...ring a Call 18 Recent Calls 18 Call Time 19 Data Volume 19 Data Call Time 20 Silent Profile Mode 20 Options During a Call 20 Section 5 Entering Text 24 Text Input Mode 24 Changing Text Input Mode 24 Using T9 Mode 25 Using Alphabet Mode 26 Entering Symbols 26 Using Numbers 27 Section 6 Messaging 28 Types of Messages 28 Creating and Sending New Text Messages 28 Creating and Sending New Multimedia Me...

Page 6: ... 64 Section 10 My Stuff 65 Applications 65 Audio 65 Pictures 67 Games 69 Tools 69 Used Space 69 Section 11 WAP 70 Launching the WAP Browser 70 Access a WAP Site 70 Navigating the WAP Browser 70 Using Favorites 72 Downloading Multimedia Files 73 Clearing the Cache 73 Section 12 Accessibility 75 TTY Mode 75 Section 13 Health and Safety Information 76 Health and Safety Information 76 Please Note the ...

Page 7: ...ts 90 Emergency Calls 90 FCC Notice and Cautions 91 Other Important Safety Information 91 Product Performance 92 Availability of Various Features Ring Tones 93 Battery Standby and Talk Time 93 Battery Precautions 93 Care and Maintenance 95 Section 14 Warranty Information 96 Standard Limited Warranty 96 End User License Agreement for Software 99 Index 104 ...

Page 8: ...rned on power off the phone by holding down the key until the power off image displays 2 Remove the battery by pressing down 1 and sliding the battery cover away 2 3 Lift the bottom of the battery 1 and then lift it up and away 2 Installing the SIM Card Important The SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending Use caution when inserting or removing the card and keep all...

Page 9: ...ld contacts of the battery with the contacts in the battery compartment in the phone 1 2 Press the battery down until it clicks into place 2 Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone 3 With the battery in position on the phone replace the cover 1 and slide it into position until it clicks into place 2 ...

Page 10: ...on for the power outlet Using the wrong adaptor could damage your phone and void your warranty 1 Remove the protective cover from the port on the side of the phone 2 Plug the connector of the travel adaptor into the charger port 3 Plug the adaptor into a standard AC wall outlet 4 When charging is finished unplug the adaptor from the power outlet 5 Remove the adaptor from the charger port Note When...

Page 11: ... 1 Open the phone Press and hold the key or the key until the phone power on screen displays 2 If the phone asks you to enter a password enter a password and press the OK soft key or the key For more information refer to Change Phone Password on page 50 3 If the phone asks for a PIN enter the PIN and press the OK soft key or the key The Idle screen displays while the phone searches for your networ...

Page 12: ...to Idle mode Refilling Your Account You can refill your account using your phone 1 Press the Mobile Care key or In Idle mode press Menu Mobile Care The screen displays your balance and expiration date 2 Select Add Money to refill your account 3 Follow the on screen instructions to refill your account You can also select More Choices Account Summary for the following options View your rate plan fea...

Page 13: ...rs many features The following list outlines a few of the most important features included in your phone User friendly menu driven access to features and options Text messaging capability Mobile Email Speakerphone capability Featured applications provide alarms calculator converter and world time Instant Messaging capability Bluetooth VGA Camera Open View of Your Phone The following illustrations ...

Page 14: ...n the key to switch from Abc to T9 mode Pressing the Pound Space Silent Profile Mode key enters the pound character In text entry mode press the key to enter a space between characters Or hold down the key to access Symbol mode At the Idle screen press and hold the key to toggle between Silent and Normal Profile modes 9 Microphone The Microphone allows the other callers to hear you when you are sp...

Page 15: ...ing volume During a call adjust voice volume 3 External Display Displays time and date status icons and call alerts 4 Power interface connector Headset jack Used to plug in the charging accessories or a compatible headset Backlight A backlight illuminates the display and the keypad when you press any key or open the phone It turns off when no keys are pressed within a given period of time or dims ...

Page 16: ... voice mail has been received Appears when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time Appears when T Coil is enabled For more information refer to T Coil Mode on page 51 Appears when there is no network coverage available Appears when a call is in progress Appears when you are connected to a WAP service Appears when the Call Forwarding feature is active Appears when Silent Profile Mode Vibration...

Page 17: ...To move back up one level in the menu structure press the Back soft key or the C key To exit the menu structure without changing the settings press the key Command Keys Functions for the soft keys are defined by what appears above each in the display There are two soft keys the left soft key and the right soft key Soft Keys The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are currentl...

Page 18: ...t input Send Key The Send key is used to answer calls dial calls and to recall the last number s dialed received or missed Press and hold the Send key to turn on your phone Press once to answer calls Enter a number and briefly press to make a call Briefly press in idle mode to display a list of recent calls to and from your phone Press twice in idle mode to call the most recent number Press to pic...

Page 19: ...he Select soft key or the key to make your selection 3 To return to the previous menu level press the Back soft key or the key 4 To exit the menu without changing the settings press the key Using Shortcuts Numbered menu items such as menus sub menus and options can be quickly accessed by using their shortcut numbers In Menu mode Main Menus can be accessed by pressing the number keys 1 to 0 and key...

Page 20: ... Idle mode by pressing the Go to soft key My Menu displays the following menu items Camera allows you to access the Camera Bluetooth allows you to quickly access the Bluetooth menu Alarms allows you to set the alarms for your phone Recent Calls allows you to quickly access the Recent Calls menu Games allows you to access Shop Games Tools allows you to quickly access the Tools menu Applications all...

Page 21: ...red Press the key To enter a missing digit press theLeft or Right navigation key until the cursor is in position and enter the digit To clear the whole display press and hold the key 2 Press the key to return to the Idle screen Ending a Call When you want to finish your call briefly press the key or simply close your phone Redialing the Last Number 1 From the Idle Screen press the key to display a...

Page 22: ...ved or missed in the Go to Recent Calls menu The Recent Calls menu lists the following options All Calls Missed Calls Calls Made Calls Received Delete All Call Time Data Volume and Data Call Time If the number or caller is listed in your Address Book the associated name displays Dialing a Number in Recent Calls 1 From the Idle Screen press Go to Recent Calls 2 Use the Up and Down navigation keys t...

Page 23: ...creen press Go to Recent Calls 2 Highlight Call Time and press the Select soft key or the key 3 The following options that are available Last Call Time shows the length of time for the last call Total Sent shows the total length of time for the calls made Total Received shows the total length of time for the calls received 4 If you want to reset your Call Time information press the Reset soft key ...

Page 24: ...making noise in a theater for example In Idle mode press and hold the key until the Silent profile on message and the Silent Profile Mode icon displays By default your phone will vibrate when in Silent Profile mode You can also set it to Mute To change the Silent Profile mode setting see Sound Profile on page 43 To exit and reactivate the previous sound settings press and hold the key again until ...

Page 25: ...ows you to create a new text message or go to your My Messages folder Calendar displays the calendar on the phone Mute Keypad Tone turns off the key sound during the call Send DTMF sends DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency tones to the contacts you have selected During a call with two other parties press the Options soft key to access the following Swap allows you to speak to one or the other of two pa...

Page 26: ...ne s microphone off so that the other person cannot hear you Example You wish to say something to a person in the room but do not want the person on the phone to hear you During a call to switch the microphone off temporarily 1 Press the Mute soft key Unmute displays on the soft key 2 Press the Unmute soft key to deactivate the Mute function Muting or Sending Key Tones These options allow you to t...

Page 27: ...er to the selected contact Delete allows you to delete the selected contact from your Contact List 4 Press the Select soft key to make your selection or the Back soft key to return to the contact information For further details about the Address Book feature see Finding an Address Book Entry on page 36 Call Waiting The Call Waiting feature allows you to answer an incoming call while you have a cal...

Page 28: ...he 5 key can enter J K or L The T9 mode compares a series of keystrokes with an internal linguistic dictionary to determine the most likely word reducing the number of keystrokes required for text entry ABC Mode This mode allows you to enter letters by pressing the key labeled with the letter or number you want Press the key one two three or four times until it displays Numeric Mode This mode allo...

Page 29: ...mple To enter Hello press The word that you are typing appears in the display It may change with each key that you press 2 Enter the whole word before editing or deleting the keystrokes 3 When the word displays correctly continue to step 4 4 If the word does not display correctly press the key to display alternative word choices for the keys pressed Example Both Of and Me have the and keys The pho...

Page 30: ...or the first letter Twice for the second letter And so on 2 Select the other letters in the same way Note The cursor moves to the right when you press a different key When entering the same letter twice or a different letter on the same key just wait for a few seconds for the cursor to move to the right automatically and then select the next letter Keys Entering Symbols Symbol mode enables you to ...

Page 31: ...eld is empty this key returns the display to the previous mode 5 To insert the symbol s into your message press the OK soft key or the key Using Numbers Number mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want to enter ...

Page 32: ... phones and email addresses To use this feature you may need to subscribe to your service provider s multimedia message service Creating and Sending New Text Messages Tip From the Idle screen press the Up Navigation key to access the New Message screen 1 In Idle mode press Menu Messaging Create Message Text Message Tip In Idle mode you can access your messages by pressing up on the Navigation key ...

Page 33: ...essages 1 In Idle mode press Menu Messaging Create Message Multimedia Message 2 Highlight Subject and press the key 3 Enter the subject of your message in text For more information on entering text into your new message see Entering Text on page 24 4 Press the Options soft key highlight Save and press the Select soft key or the key 5 Highlight Graphic and press the key 6 To add a graphic to your m...

Page 34: ...ng Inbox The inbox displays The icons on the left indicate the message status 2 Press the Up or Down navigation key to scroll through the messages 3 Highlight a message to view and press the key The message content displays 4 When you have finished press the key Using Message Options With a text message highlighted in the Inbox press the Options soft key to access the following options View allows...

Page 35: ...eply allows you to reply to the message Call Back allows you to call back the originator of the message Forward allows you to forward the message Delete deletes the message Move to My Folder allow you to move the message to My Folder Move to SIM Card Phone depending in where the message is currently stored this function moves the message to either the SIM card or to the phone Add to Block List all...

Page 36: ...e folders you want to empty by using the Navigation keys to highlight the folder and press the key to mark the folder for deletion Note To delete all of the messages in all folders select All Messages 4 Press the Delete soft key 5 At the Delete confirmation screen press the Yes soft key or the key to confirm deletion or press the No soft key to cancel deletion 6 When you have finished press the ke...

Page 37: ... Agree to the terms and conditions of use for this service and press the I Accept soft key or the key 7 Follow the on screen instructions to read reply to compose send and manage your Instant Messaging account Using Mobile Email Take your email with you With Mobile Email you can check your Yahoo Mail AOL Mail AIM Mail Windows Live Hotmail AT T Mail Gmail and other providers quickly and easily Sign...

Page 38: ...ers fromsending you messages Multimedia Message Send Settings allows you to set the options for sending multimedia messages Receive Settings allows you to set the options for receiving multimedia messages Profiles you can select a connection profile which is then used for sending and receiving Multimedia messages Block Number allows you to block numbers fromsending you messages Message Class allow...

Page 39: ...broadcast message from the server SIM dependent Used Space The Used Space option displays the memory used for various types of messages displayed as well as the available or remaining memory 1 When the Idle screen displays press Menu Messaging Used Space and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Use the Left or Right Navigation key to select the message type to view Text Message Multimedia Messag...

Page 40: ...e numbers and names to your SIM card See the View Contacts from setting in Address Book Settings on page 41 Depending on your particular SIM card the maximum number of phone numbers the SIM card can store may differ 1 When the Idle screen displays press Menu Address Book and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Highlight Contact List and press the Select soft key or the key Enter the first few l...

Page 41: ...hen Ask on Saving is selected the phone prompts to ask whether you want to store to the Phone s memory or the SIM card Storing a Number in the Phone s Memory 1 When the Idle screen displays press Menu Address Book press the Select soft key or the key 2 Scroll to Add New Contact by pressing the Up or Down navigation key and press the Select soft key or the key 3 Enter information into the following...

Page 42: ...t such as other phone numbers or an email address copy the contact to the phone and add new fields to that Contact information It is also important to note that if you move the SIM card to another phone only the Name Number and Location fields will be available 1 When the Idle screen displays press Menu Address Book Contact List and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Scroll to the contact that...

Page 43: ...tion key then press the Select soft key or the key 4 Highlight the key into which you wish to assign the speed dialing number from the 2 to 9 keys and press the Select soft key or the key Note Memory location 1 is reserved for your Voice mail server number Changing a Number Assigned to a Key 1 When the Idle screen displays press Menu Address Book Speed Dial List by pressing the Up or Down navigati...

Page 44: ...the information and press the Add soft key Adding a Number from the Recent Calls List 1 In Idle mode press the key to view your recent calls 2 Press the Up or Down navigation keys to highlight your selection 3 Press the Options soft key and select the Add to Reject List option then press the Select soft key or the key A confirmation screen displays Added Service Number SIM dependent The Service Nu...

Page 45: ... to the phone and any other numbers you choose to enter in the Empty fields Copy All to allows you to copy all contacts to the Phone or to the SIM Card DeleteAll allowsyoutodeleteAll Phone SIMCard andSIMCard FDN Contacts Used Space allows you to view the space allocated for the Phone SIM Card and the FDN contact list SIM Management You can copy your phone contacts to you SIM copy your SIM contacts...

Page 46: ... is stored on the SIM card displays 2 Highlight an Entry to copy to the Phone then press the Check key A check mark displays in the box to the left of the Contact name Repeat this step for all Entries copied to the Phone Or check the All box to copy all entries 3 Press the Copy soft key The Copy Successful screen displays 4 Press the OK soft key to confirm the copy to Phone Deleting SIM Card Entri...

Page 47: ...to highlight an option Press the key to make changes Press the Save key to save the changes Note Scroll Right and Left to access the following sound settings options Call Message and Phone 1 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Sound Profile and press the Select soft key or the key The following options are available Normal Silent Driving Outdoor 2 To view the current settings for the highlighted prof...

Page 48: ...n of a message is an alert on the display Melody the phone sounds the selected melody Vibration the phone vibrates Vibration Melody the phone vibrates and plays the melody Message Alert Tone allows you select the tone played on receipt of a message MessageAlert Repetition allows you choose how the tone is repeated Once Every 1 Min Every 2 Min Phone Keypad Tone allows you to choose between Beep and...

Page 49: ...soft key or the key to make your selection You can choose from Shop Graphics Downloaded Graphics and Default Wallpapers Shop Wallpapers allows you to access the internet to shop for new wallpapers Downloaded Graphics allows you to select from the downloaded graphics My Photos allows you to select from your photos Default Wallpapers allows you to select from the default wallpapers Use the Left or R...

Page 50: ...played briefly when the phone is switched on For details about entering characters see Using Alphabet Mode on page 26 Front Display Press the key to access the following menus Clock Press the Select soft key or the key to save your clock on the front display Screen Slogan Press the Select soft key or the key to open the Screen Slogan text box to create your front display slogan Enter your text usi...

Page 51: ...r uncheck the Set Daylight Saving Time setting Time allows you to enter the current time using your keypad Press the Save soft key to save Use the Left or Right navigation key to select AM or PM Press the Save soft key or the key to save selection Time Format allows you to change either the time or date format Thetimeformatcanbesettoeither12hoursor24hours UsetheLeft or Rightnavigationkeytoselect T...

Page 52: ...w application to assign to the previously pressed key 4 Press the Save soft key or the key to assign the new application Own Number This menu option allows you to view the number assigned to your phone and any other numbers you wish to list in the remaining Empty menu options Security The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone by others and to restrict the types of calls Va...

Page 53: ...the SIM lock code when you switch on the phone after replacing the SIM card Check PIN Code When the PIN Check feature is enabled you must enter your PIN each time you switch on the phone Your PIN is provided by your Service Provider Note Before disabling the PIN Check feature you must enter your PIN The following options are available Off the phone connects directly to the network when you switch ...

Page 54: ... PIN feature is enabled You must enter the current PIN before you can specify a new one Once you have entered a new PIN you are asked to confirm it by entering it again Your PIN is provided by your Service Provider Change PIN2 Code The Change PIN2 Code feature allows you to change your current PIN2 to a new one You must enter the current PIN2 before you can specify a new one Once you have entered ...

Page 55: ...ll user data 1 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Phone Restore Phone and press the Select soft key or the key 2 You will receive the prompt All settings reset to factory defaults and all user data will be deleted Continue Press the OK soft key to restore your phone or press the Back soft key to cancel Airplane Mode The Airplane mode allows you to turn On or Off the Airplane mode This mode allows yo...

Page 56: ...w your phone answers a call 1 Choose from Send Key Flip Open or Any Key 2 Press the Save soft key or the key to make your selection Call Status Tones This menu sets the status tones for your phone Choose from the following options Minute Minder Call Connect Tone 1 Press the Up or Down Navigation key to make your selection and press the key to make your selection 2 Press the Save soft key to save y...

Page 57: ... 5 10 15 20 25 and 30 seconds Unreachable calls are forwarded when you are not in an area covered by your service provider or when your phone is switched off Cancel All all call forwarding options are canceled 3 Select the call type Voice Call or Data Call by pressing the Up or Down key and then press the Select soft key or the key 4 Use the Left or Right navigation keys to select Activate or Deac...

Page 58: ...Call Auto Redial 2 Press the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight On or Off and press the key to make your selection Your change is automatically saved Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short range wireless communications technology The Bluetooth wireless technology settings menu provides the ability to view and change the device name show the visibility and set the security for the device Activation The...

Page 59: ...en your device and another Bluetooth device When you pair devices they share a passkey allowing for fast secure connections while bypassing the discovery and authentication process The My Devices option provides a list of Bluetooth wireless technology devices discovered by your handset To search for new devices and pair with them 1 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Bluetooth My Devices 2 Highlight ...

Page 60: ...the key to erase the previous Device Name Note The default input entry method is Abc where the initial character is Uppercase and each consecutive character in that same word is left as lowercase text 3 Press the Options soft key and select Save to save your changes Search for New Device This option allows you to search for new Bluetooth devices 1 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Bluetooth Search ...

Page 61: ...e Bold Italic Underline Strikethrough Background Color and Page duration Voicemail allows you to connect to your Voice Server or change your Voice Server Number Important Changing the Voicemail number can affect your ability to access your Voicemail Check with your provider s Customer Service before changing Push Message allows you to set the receive message type and interval Also allows you to ch...

Page 62: ... or access the following options 1 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Applications Settings Address Book Settings 2 Choose from the following options My Business Card allows you to add your information to attach when sending messages Save New Contacts to allowsyoutosavecontactstothePhone SIM or Ask on Saving View Contacts from allows you view the contacts stored on All Phone or SIM Card Sort Contact...

Page 63: ... take a photo using the current camera settings do the following Note When you take a photo in direct sunlight or in bright conditions shadows may appear on the photo 1 Press the Camera key to launch the camera or In Idle mode press Menu My Stuff Tools Camera Take Photo The following soft key options appear Menu allows you to adjust camera settings For more information refer to Setting Camera Opti...

Page 64: ...e following choices to adjust to the available light Auto Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy The viewfinder in your display shows the effects of the settings Effects select from the following No Effects Black White Negative Sepia Emboss Sketch Antique Moonlight The viewfinder in your display shows the effects of the settings Information displays 1 Timer and Viewfinder Mode Settings select fr...

Page 65: ... key The options available are Select Create Alarm and Delete Use the Navigation keys to highlight the alarm and press 3 Set the following options AlarmName allowsyoutouseaspecificnameforthealarm The namewillappearonthedisplaywhenthealarmactivates Doesnot appear if the alarm type is Wake up Alarm Alarm usethistoactivate deactivatethisfeature On Off Theonly way to edit the remaining fields is to se...

Page 66: ...nu My Stuff Tools Calendar 2 Press the Options soft key to access the following View by allows you to set the calendar view by Day or Week Create allows you to create an Appointment Anniversary Miscellaneous or Task Go to allows you to go to Today or Date Event List allows you to view Appointment Anniversary Miscellaneous and Task Delete allows you to delete Selected Periods This Month or All Sett...

Page 67: ... the input entered into the following fields 1 In Idle mode press Menu My Stuff Tools Tip Calculator Bill enter the total bill amount Tip enter the percentage of tip Tip the amount based upon the tip percentage and the paying is populated paying the amount of people contributing to the Tip Amount You pay the amount you pay for total bill plus your tip amount Converter The conversion menu provides ...

Page 68: ...y to start the stopwatch Press the Stop soft key to stop the stopwatch 3 After you have started the stopwatch you can press the key to take split times 4 Press the Reset soft key to erase all times recorded World Time World Time allows you to view the time of day or night in as many as 30 different cities around the world within all 24 time zones When using the World Time feature while traveling i...

Page 69: ...rges and subscription purchase may be required Audio The Audio menu option allows you to shop tones and answer tones using the WAP browser Tones You can shop download and save to your Downloaded Ringtones folder To access the Audio menu option use the following steps 1 In Idle mode press Menu My Stuff Audio Tones A menu displays giving you the option to Shop Tones view Downloaded Tones or view Def...

Page 70: ... view the Name Format Size and Lock Unlock status of the default tone 7 Once you have chosen from one of the above options press the Select soft key or the key Answer Tones Give your callers something to listen to with Answer TonesTM Instead of the traditional ringing sound a caller hears when waiting for you to answer entertain your friends with their favorite song the latest hits a college fight...

Page 71: ...etion Properties allows you to view the Name Date of recording Format Size and Lock Unlock status of the recorded audio Recording Audio To record audio follow these steps 1 In Idle mode press Menu Messaging Create Message Multimedia Message and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Highlight Audio and press Options Add Record Audio to access your Voice Recorder screen 3 Press the Record soft key ...

Page 72: ...nly appears on photographs taken with your camera Lock allows you to lock the image and prevent deletion Properties shows the Name Date Format Resolution Size and Lock Unlock 4 From the Pictures menu highlight My Photos and press the Options soft key to access the following options View allows you view the currently selected image Display Mode allows you to view your downloaded graphics in line vi...

Page 73: ...ay be required Tools The Tools menu provides access to your Camera allows you to set Alarms use the Calendar view Recent Calls create a Memo use the Calculator use the Tip Calculator use the Converter for currency length weight volume area and temperature set the Timer use the Stopwatch and view World Time For more information refer to Tools on page 59 Used Space The Used Space menu option allows ...

Page 74: ...screen use the Up and Down navigation keys 3 To exit the browser at any time simply press the key Access a WAP Site There are several ways to access a WAP site Selecting a link on the browser Using a bookmark item in the Favorites menu use the View Favorites menu in the browser menu list Entering a URL address manually use the Enter URL option on the browser menu list Navigating the WAP Browser 1 ...

Page 75: ...ss the Options soft key A menu list displays Press the Up and Down Navigation keys and press the soft key or the key to move through the menus and make selections Note The menus may vary depending on your version of the WAP Browser The following options are available Go to allows you to move to a certain page you previously selected Backward returns you to the previous menu Forward takes you to th...

Page 76: ...d press the Select soft key or the key 2 Press the Options soft key and select Add to Favorites 3 Enter the name and URL and press the key to save 4 When you have finished press the key Editing a Bookmark 1 From the Favorites list select the bookmark you want to change 2 Press the Options soft key and select Edit 3 Change the address and the name as you would when storing a new one 4 Press the Opt...

Page 77: ...sed WAP pages are stored You can clear the cache at anytime 1 In Idle mode press Menu Mobile Web and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Press the Options soft key and select Browser Settings 3 Select Clear Caches and press the Select soft key or the key 4 At the Sure to Clear prompt press the Yes soft key or the key to confirm the deletion Changing the WAP Profiles You can set up server profil...

Page 78: ...e Proxy Use select Enable to use the proxy server GPRS Settings allows you to choose from the following options Proxy Address enter the Proxy address of the proxy server Proxy Port enter a port number or use default setting APN enter the access point name used for the address of the GPRS network gateway Login ID enter the User ID required to connect to the GPRS network Password enter the password ...

Page 79: ...le Samsung connector For more information on insertion and connection see Charging a Battery on page 6 2 Temporarily remove the plastic Power Interface Connector headset cover located on the side of the phone 3 Plug the TTY device s connector into the connector jack to enable the TTY Mode 4 Remove the TTY device s connector from the phone s connector jack to disable the TTY Mode For additional tec...

Page 80: ... 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 for any variations in measurements SAR tests are conducted using standard opera...

Page 81: ...e 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 Please Note the Following Information When Using Your Handset 1 WARNING REGARDING DISPLAY The display on ...

Page 82: ...reless Phones The U S Food and Drug Administration FDA has published a series of Questions and Answers for consumers relating to radio frequency RF exposure from wireless phones The FDA publication includes the following information 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...

Page 83: ...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 84: ...udies that showed increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated 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 ...

Page 85: ...rch needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world The Project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues FDA and Cellular Telecommunications Internet Association CTIA have a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement CRADA to do research on wireless phone safety FDA provides the scientific oversight obtaining input ...

Page 86: ...at using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists Do hands free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones there is no...

Page 87: ...tation AAMI The final draft a joint effort by FDA medical device manufacturers and many other groups 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 ...

Page 88: ...now your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial If available these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road 2 When available use a hands free device If possible add an additional layer of convenience and safety to your wireless phone with one of the many hands free accessories available today 3 Position your wireless phone within easy r...

Page 89: ...ou would want others to do for you 10 Call roadside assistance or 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 ...

Page 90: ...e people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings If you choose to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment use noise cancelling headphones to block out background environmental noise By blocking background environment noise noise cancelling headphones should allow you to hear th...

Page 91: ... shielded from radio frequency RF signals However certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives Implantable Medical Devices A minimum separation of six 6 inches should be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and an implantable medical device such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter de...

Page 92: ...intent of the HAC Act is to ensure reasonable access to telecommunications services for persons with hearing disabilities While some wireless phones are used near some hearing devices hearing aids and cochlear implants users may detect a buzzing humming or whining noise Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise and phones also vary in the amount of interference th...

Page 93: ...s defined as a signal quality that is acceptable for normal operation The M mark is intended to be synonymous with the U mark The T mark is intended to be synonymous with the UT mark The M and T marks are recommended by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industries Solutions ATIS The U and UT marks are referenced in Section 20 19 of the FCC Rules The HAC rating and measurement procedure are descr...

Page 94: ...cals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any other 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 phon...

Page 95: ...t comply with the National Fire Protection Standard NFPA 58 For a copy of this standard contact the National Fire Protection Association Cautions Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment and void your authority to operate this equipment Only use approved batteries antennas and chargers The use of any unauthorized...

Page 96: ...ou 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 signal after searching a Power Save feature is automatically activated If your phone is active it periodi...

Page 97: ...e for purchase or use in all areas Downloadable Ring Tones may be available at an additional cost Other conditions and restrictions may apply See your service provider for additional information Battery Standby and Talk Time Standby and talk times will vary depending on phone usage patterns and conditions Battery power consumption depends on factors such as network configuration signal strength op...

Page 98: ...re explosion leakage or other serious hazard Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery it may require cooling or warming first Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places such as in a car in summer or winter conditions as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery Always try to keep the battery at room temperature A phone with a hot or cold battery may...

Page 99: ...as 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 the phone Rough handling can break internal circuit boards Do not use h...

Page 100: ...uct in conjunction with accessories products or ancillary peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG e defects or damage from improper testing operation maintenance installation or adjustment f installation maintenance and service of Product or g Product used or purchased outside the United States or Canada This Limited Warranty covers batteries only if battery capacity falls below ...

Page 101: ...LITY EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT AS IS AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WARRANTIES OF TITL...

Page 102: ... AS THE LAW PERMITS THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE AS TO THE QUALITY CAPABILITIES OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE OR SUITABILITY OF ANY THIRDPARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT WHETHER SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR E...

Page 103: ... at the same time You may make one copy of the Software in machine readable form for backup purposes only provided that the backup copy must include all copyright or other proprietary notices contained on the original 2 RESERVATION OF RIGHTS AND OWNERSHIP Samsung reserves all rights not expressly granted to you in this EULA The Software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property law...

Page 104: ...e including the U S Export Administration Regulations as well as end user end use and destination restrictions issued by U S and other governments 8 TERMINATION This EULA is effective until terminated Your rights under this License will terminate automatically without notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA Upon termination of this EULA you shall...

Page 105: ... THIS EULA HOWEVER CAUSED REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU 11 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Notwithstanding any damages that you might incur...

Page 106: ... deleted or reformatted using the standard methods the data only appears to be removed on a superficial level and it may be possible for someone to retrieve and reuse the data by means of special software To avoid unintended information leaks and other problems of this sort it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System EFS Clear which w...

Page 107: ...Warranty Information 103 No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval Specifications and availability subject to change without notice ...

Page 108: ...Settings 57 C Calculator 63 Calendar 62 Calendar Settings 58 Call Barring SIM Dependent 53 Call Forwarding 52 Call Functions 17 Adjusting the Call Volume 18 Answering a Call 18 Correcting the Number 17 Dialing a Number in Recent Calls 18 Making a Call 17 Recent Calls 18 Redialing the Last Number 17 Call Time 19 Call Waiting 23 53 Charging battery 6 Clear key 13 Command Keys 13 Converter 63 Copying...

Page 109: ...aking a Call Address Book 17 Menu Navigation 15 Messaging 28 Signing into Your Mobile Email 33 Types of Messages 28 Messaging Settings 56 Missed Call Deleting 19 Viewing 18 Mobile Email AIM 33 AOL 33 AT T Yahoo 33 Windows Live Mail 33 M Ratings 88 Multimedia Files Downloading 73 Mute 22 My Stuff 65 Answer Tones 66 Audio 65 Pictures 67 N Navigation key 14 Normal Profile 43 Call 44 Message 44 Phone ...

Page 110: ... 45 Speakerphone Key 20 Speed Dial Setting Up Entries 39 Standard Limited Warranty 96 Storing a Number Address Book 37 38 Ask on Saving 37 Phone s Memory 37 Symbols Mode 24 T T9 Mode 24 enter a word 25 T Coil 12 T Coil Mode 12 51 Time Date 47 T Ratings 89 Travel adapter 6 U UL Certification 78 Understanding Your Address book 36 Adding a New Contact 37 Speed Dial 39 Using Contacts List 36 Understan...

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