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GH68_37271A Printed in Korea

SGH-S275G

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: ...GH68_37271A Printed in Korea SGH S275G 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: ...reover 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 Open Source Software Some software ...

Page 3: ...N 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 NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY INCLUDING INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFIT...

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Page 6: ...isplay Layout 18 Selecting Functions and Options 21 Section 3 Call Functions 25 Making a Call 25 Making a Call from your Contact List 27 Answering a Call 27 Recent Calls 28 Options During a Call 32 Silent Mode 39 Section 4 Menu Navigation 40 Accessing Menus 40 Using Shortcuts 41 Section 5 Understanding Your Contacts 42 Dialing a Number from the Contact List 42 Finding a Contact List Entry 42 Addin...

Page 7: ...es 53 Voicemail 54 Messages Settings 55 Delete by Folder 56 Used Space 57 Section 7 Camera 58 Using the Camera 58 Taking a Photo 58 Setting Camera Options 60 Viewing Photos 61 Using the Camcorder 63 Section 8 Browser 65 Launching the Browser 65 Using the Browser 65 Using Links 66 How the Web Keys Work 66 Section 9 Applications 68 Games Apps 68 Tools 68 My Folder 75 Section 10 Changing Your Setting...

Page 8: ...ng Mobile Products and Recycling 100 UL Certified Travel Charger 101 Display Touch Screen 102 GPS AGPS 103 Emergency Calls 105 Care and Maintenance 106 Responsible Listening 107 Operating Environment 110 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices 113 Restricting Children s Access to Your Mobile Device 116 FCC Notice and Cautions 116 Other Important Safety Information 117 Se...

Page 9: ...you select other settings navigation may be different Unless otherwise specified all instructions in this manual assume you are starting from the Home screen and using the available keys Note Instructions in this manual are based on default settings and may vary from your device depending on the software version on your device and any changes to the device s Settings Unless stated otherwise instru...

Page 10: ... the current feature that could affect performance Warning Brings to your attention important information to prevent loss of data or functionality or even prevent damage to your phone Text Conventions The following terms and icons appear in this manual to describe the steps and procedures for using your phone highlight Use the Navigation key to move a highlighting effect onto a menu item or screen...

Page 11: ... Battery To remove the battery 1 If the phone is turned on press and hold until the phone turns off 2 Locate the release latch 1 and in a single motion carefully lift the cover up and away from the phone 2 3 Lift the battery up 3 and away from the phone Release Latch ...

Page 12: ... into the phone with the gold contacts on the battery matching those in the phone 1 2 Press the battery down until it clicks into place 2 3 Reinstall the battery cover by sliding it back onto the phone 3 and 4 until you hear it securely click 5 3 ...

Page 13: ...Getting Started 8 Note Make sure the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone 3 4 5 ...

Page 14: ...rd is loaded with your subscription details such as your telephone number PIN available optional services and many other features Important The SIM card and its information can be easily damaged by scratching or bending so be careful when handling inserting or removing the card Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children If available you can remove the previous SIM and replace it with the ne...

Page 15: ...o place 2 Make sure that the card s gold contacts face into the device and that the upper left angled corner of the card is positioned as shown To remove the SIM card 1 Remove the battery cover 2 Carefully place your fingernail into the end of the SIM slot and push the card slightly out 3 Carefully slide the SIM card out of the SIM card socket Incorrect Correct ...

Page 16: ...ls You can use the phone while the battery is charging but doing so requires additional charging time Note You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time A discharged battery requires 4 hours to recharge fully 1 With the battery installed temporarily remove the plastic cover of the interface jack on the right side of the phone and plug the travel adapter connector int...

Page 17: ...cessory port and voiding the phone warranty Warning If the adapter power plug is installed incorrectly damage to the accessory port occurs and voids the phone warranty 2 Plug the adapter power plug into a standard AC wall outlet 3 When charging is finished unplug the adapter power plug from the AC wall outlet then disconnect the travel adapter connector from the phone Correct Incorrect ...

Page 18: ...e dimming mode When the battery level becomes too low the phone automatically turns off Turning the Phone On or Off To turn the phone on 1 Press and hold the key until the phone power on screen displays The Idle screen displays while the phone searches for your network The signal strength bars show adequate signal after a network is found Note The display language is preset to Automatic at the fac...

Page 19: ...Mail Voicemail allows callers to leave voice messages that can be retrieved any time Setting Up Your Voicemail 1 In Idle mode press and hold the key or dial your own mobile number to dial Voicemail 2 When connected follow the voice prompts from the voice mail center Listening to Voicemail 3 In standby mode press and hold or dial your own mobile number to dial Voicemail After connecting you will he...

Page 20: ...ayed when the phone is in use Features of Your Phone 1 3 Megapixel Camera Camcorder Bluetooth Wireless Technology Picture MMS Messaging Text SMS Messaging Games Apps feature to shop buy and store games and apps Tools feature provides Camera Voice Services Alarms Calendar Tasks Memo Calculator Tip Calculator Converter World Clock Timer and Stopwatch ...

Page 21: ...s 2 Display Allows you to view date and time network type signal strength battery power and icons associated with alerts or alarms 3 Navigation key Allows you to scroll through menus and adjust the volume during a call In Idle mode your Navigation key provides a shortcut to your Contact List your Sound Profile settings and your SMS message window 9 4 3 2 1 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 ...

Page 22: ... you to enter numbers characters and symbols 7 Star key Press and hold to enter a pause when dialing 8 Microphone Allows the other callers to hear you when you are speaking 9 Space Silent key Allows you to enter a space when entering text Press and hold to toggle between Normal and Silent modes 10 Back Clear key deletes characters from the display In Menu mode returns to the previous menu level In...

Page 23: ... the screen text on the bottom right of the display 13 OK Select key allows you to confirm your menu choices In Idle mode press to access the Prepaid menu Main Display Layout The display has 3 areas Icons Shows the received signal strength The greater number of bars indicates a stronger signal Appears when you are connected to an EDGE network Icons Text and Soft key functions graphics ...

Page 24: ...network using an EDGE connection Appears when you receive a new text message or a new picture message Appearswhenyoureceiveanewvoicemailmessage Appears when you set an alarm on your phone Appears when a call is in progress Appears when there is no network coverage available When you are out of the service area you cannot make or receive voice calls Shows the level of your battery The more bars you...

Page 25: ...file settings Appears when the Profile is set to Driving In Driving mode the speaker is active and launches the currently selected ringtone or melody when the associated notification is activated This icon is accompanied on screen by the Audio icon You can edit these Driving profile settings Appears when the Profile is set to Outdoor In this case the speaker is active the volume settings are raise...

Page 26: ...hone offers a set of functions that can be customized for your use These functions are arranged in menus and sub menus Each menu and sub menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function In some functions you may be asked for a password or PIN Enter the code and press the key When you access a list of options your phone highlights the currently active option If there are only...

Page 27: ...yed or the option highlighted press the Select soft key or the key To view the next function or highlight the next option on a list press the Down Navigation key To move back to the previous function or option on a list press the Up Navigation key To move back up one level in the menu structure press the Back soft key To exit the menu structure without changing the settings press the key ...

Page 28: ...o open the Menu screen When in a menu mode the left soft key function is Select Right Soft Key Some functions of the right soft key are as follows From the Idle screen press Browser soft key to launch the Browser When in a menu mode the right soft key function is Back End Key The End key is used to turn on off your phone disconnect calls and return to the standby mode Press and hold the End key to...

Page 29: ...s to and from your phone Press twice in standby mode to call the most recent number Press to pick up a waiting call Navigation Key Use the directional keys on the Navigation key to browse menus sub menus and lists Press the Up or Down Navigation keys when jumping to highlighted links on the web In a call press Down Navigation key to launch Contacts In the Idle screen the Navigation keys provide sh...

Page 30: ...y associated with making or answering a call Making a Call From the Idle screen enter the area code and phone number and press the key Making an International Call 1 Press and hold The character appears 2 Enter the country code area code and phone number then press Ending a Call When you want to finish your call briefly press ...

Page 31: ...he pause is set 3 Continue to enter numbers if desired 4 Press Two seconds after the recipient answers the following set of digits are dialed Tip You can create pauses longer than two seconds by inserting multiple pauses Redialing the Last Number All incoming outgoing and missed calls are listed in the Recent Calls Menu If the number or caller is listed in your Contacts the associated name display...

Page 32: ...press Menu Contacts 2 Highlight a number in your Contacts list and press to call Answering a Call When a call is received the phone rings and displays the caller phone number or name if stored in the Contact list You can answer a call using one of three methods To answer a call by flipping open the phone 1 Press Menu Settings Calls General Call Answer Open Flip 2 Select the Send Key option and pre...

Page 33: ...alls The phone stores the numbers of the calls you have Missed Made Received or Dialed in the Recent Calls menu You can quickly access this menu from the Idle screen by pressing the key If the number or caller is listed in your Contact List the associated name displays Press then use your Right or Left Navigation key to review All Calls Missed Calls Calls Made and Calls Received in the Recent Call...

Page 34: ...ows you to delete either the Selected or All call records Viewing Missed Calls The number of calls you have missed is displayed on the Idle screen when you flip open the phone To view the number details 1 If you have missed one call the call is displayed on the Idle screen press Call soft key to return the call 2 If you have missed more than one call press View soft key The Recent Calls screen is ...

Page 35: ... call back a missed call number 1 Press the View soft key A list of the most recently missed calls is displayed 2 Highlight the desired missed call 3 Press the Options soft key then select Call or Highlight the number and press the key Saving a Missed Call to your Address Book To save the missed call entry to your address book 1 Press the View soft key A list of the most recently missed calls is d...

Page 36: ...ber of the missed call you wish to send a message 2 Highlight an entry and press the Options soft key then select Send Message The Create Message screen displays 3 Use the keypad to create your message For more information refer to Creating a New Text Message on page 48 4 When you completed your message press Send to 5 Enter the selected number in an available field within the Recipient List 6 Pre...

Page 37: ...r phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call Adjusting the Call Volume Adjust the speaker volume during a call by pressing the Up and Down Navigation keys Press the Up Navigation key to increase the volume level and press the Down Navigation key to decrease the volume level Putting a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want You can also...

Page 38: ...Contact List Press to dial the second number Once connected both calls are displayed on the screen Note The caller currently on hold appears greyed out on screen Switching between the two calls 1 While you have an active call and another on hold press Options Swap OK The current call caller 2 is placed on hold and the previous call on hold caller 1 is then reactivated so that you can continue conv...

Page 39: ...active call press to toggle the speakerphone mode between On or Off or Press Options to choose from the following options Hold places the active call on hold Contacts allows you to access your Contact list Save to Contacts to store current number as a new entry within either the Phone or SIM card Press and follow the on screen prompts NewCall Places the current call on hold and then allows you to ...

Page 40: ...e current call Using the Speakerphone During an Active Call While in an active call you can enable disable the speakerphone feature During a call press to toggle the state of the speakerphone function indicates the speakerphone mode is off indicates the speakerphone mode is on Muting or Sending Keypad Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on If the Mute Keypad Tone option is s...

Page 41: ... to rea activate the microphone and allow callers to hear you The entry then shows Mute Searching for a Number in Address Book During an active call you can search for a number from the Contacts list 1 During an active call press Options and select Contacts 2 Highlight the Contact list entry or Enter the first few letters of the contact into the Search field to display then select the closest matc...

Page 42: ...ed press Options Activate To answer a call while you have a call in progress 1 While on a call press or press Accept to answer a new incoming call The previous caller is automatically put on hold when you answer the new incoming call 2 To switch between the two calls press Options Swap OK Swap places the current call on hold and then activates the previous call To end a call on hold 1 While on a c...

Page 43: ...all by a call waiting tone To activate the call waiting feature see Call Waiting on page 37 1 Make a call by either dialing a new number and pressing or receiving an incoming call and press Accept 2 Make a new call by pressing Options New Call then enter the new number and press Call Wait for the new caller to answer The first call is automatically put on hold 3 Press OK to join with both of your ...

Page 44: ...Silent mode icon is displayed on the screen For more information refer to Sound Profile on page 77 In Silent mode your phone speakers are muted An incoming call causes the phone to vibrate and light up depending on the settings of the Silent Phone Settings feature To exit and reactivate the previous sound settings press and hold again until the previous Sound Profile is restored The Silent mode ic...

Page 45: ... and sub menus or use the shortcut keys Accessing Menus 1 From the Idle screen press Menu to access Menu mode 2 Use the Navigation keys to scroll to a main menu Press the Select soft key or the key to enter the menu 3 If the menu contains sub menus highlight your menu selection and press the Select soft key or 4 To return to the previous menu level press the Back soft key 5 To exit the menu withou...

Page 46: ...using their shortcut numbers In Menu mode Main Menus can be accessed by pressing the number keys 1 to 9 corresponding to their location on the screen Example Accessing the Language menu 1 Press the Menu soft key 2 Press for Settings 3 Press for Phone 4 Press for Language ...

Page 47: ... highlighting the number you wish to call and pressing Options Call Finding a Contact List Entry You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names onto your SIM card 1 From the Idle screen press Menu then select Contacts Contacts 2 Enter the first few letters of the name The Contacts entries are then listed starting with the first entry matching your input 3 Press the Up or Down Navigation...

Page 48: ... select Contacts entry Delete allows you to delete Contacts entries Choose from either Selected Multiple or All contacts from the Phone or the SIM Card or from both Send Business Card allows you to create a business card for your contact More Assign Speed Dial allows you to assign a speed dial location to the selected contact Copy to FDN Contacts allows you to add the selected number to your restr...

Page 49: ...r Etc 4 At the prompt enter the name of the contact in the Name field 5 Use your Navigation key to select other fields and enter information 6 To store the new entry press You cancreateanewcontact fromtheIdlescreenbypressingMenu Contacts Add New Contact Enter the Name number and other information in the fields provided to add the contact to your Contact List Group You can elect to assign your cont...

Page 50: ...DN Contacts 4 When your Contact List displays highlight the contact you wish to assign to that position and press to save To quickly call a contact from the Idle screen press and hold the number assigned in the Speed Dial List FDN Contacts When the FDN Fixed Dialing Number mode is set to On you can only dial the numbers in your Contacts that you have designated as FDN Contacts To set the FDN mode ...

Page 51: ...iness card Save New Contacts to allows you to assign a default location for new contact entries Choose from these options Phone Memory SIM Memory or Always Ask View Contactsfrom allows you to choose what Contacts entries are shown on your phone Choose from either All view all contacts Phone Memory contacts from only your phone or SIM Memory entries from only your SIM Card Own Number displays you n...

Page 52: ...u from making or receiving calls on the handset You may also add other names and numbers into your phone for easy referral SIM Management The SIM Management menu allows you to copy your stored contacts from your phone to your SIM from your SIM to your phone and to delete contacts from your SIM From the Idle screen press Menu Contacts SIM Management and make your selection SIM Management allows you...

Page 53: ...nd the current message you can press Options to choose from the following options Text Mode allows you to set the text Input method Choose from Multitap Numeric Symbols or Add Word to a custom dictionary or Match Word View Recipients List allows you to view and add a new message recipient to the Recipient List Advanced Options allows you to attach several types of items to the current message Choo...

Page 54: ...d Report confirm you message was open and read Cancel Message exit the current message You are then asked if you wish to save the current message as a draft Choose either Yes or No 4 When you completed your message press Send To to display the Recipients To field 5 Enter the number for the recipient in the field provided or press Options to Add Recipients from you Recent Contacts Contact s phone n...

Page 55: ...clip icon at the bottom to indicate a file has been attached 4 To add audio file your message Press Options Advanced Options and select Attach Files Select Audio Select the audio file you wish to send from Tones Music or Recorded Audio and press the Select soft key The Create Message screen appears in the display with the selected audio attached 5 When you are finished with your message you can pr...

Page 56: ...via Msg 3 Enter the message text using the keypad 4 When you are finished with your message you can press Options to make changes additions edits such as add a business card or other attachments modify send settings and preview your message You can also add edit or delete a slide You can change the background color with Edit Slide or Press Send To The Send screen appears in the display showing the...

Page 57: ...h the message and whether you are viewing the message With a message entry highlighted from within the Messages list press Options to access the following options Reply allows you to compose and send a reply to the message Call allows you to call the phone number associated with the currently highlighted message Delete allows you to erase either a single selected message or multiple messages from ...

Page 58: ...ubject or Size Navigating through your Message Categories The default message category screen is the Inbox By using your Navigation keys you can press your Left or Right Navigation keys to access the other available screens such as Inbox Sentbox Drafts and Templates Inbox The Inbox message box stores copies of messages you received Sentbox The Sentbox message box stores copies of messages you sent...

Page 59: ...Templates Text Templates The Text Templates display 2 Highlight a current template message and press Options to access the following options Send allows you to create and send a new Text Message Multimedia Message using the selected template Create allows you to create a new template message Edit allows you to change the currently selected template Delete allows you to erase either the currently s...

Page 60: ... to access Delivery Options and Email Gateway Address Multimedia Message allows you to access Delivery Options Receiving Options Auto Resize Image and Default Style 3 Press Select or to access the highlighted settings menus 4 Once you have configured or modified the setting press Save Text Message 1 From the Idle screen press Menu Messages Messages Settings 2 Choose from the following options Deli...

Page 61: ...s you to set auto resize options for MMS Multimedia messages Choose from No Resize 100 KB 300 KB and 600 KB image size Default Style allows you to assign message properties for your outgoing MMS messages Choose from Font Color Font Style Background Color and Slide Duration 3 Once you have configured or modified the setting press Save Delete by Folder The Delete by Folder function allows you to cle...

Page 62: ... screen press Menu Messages Used Space 2 Use your Left or Right Navigation keys to choose an available category Multimedia Message displays the number of messages stored at these locations Inbox Sentbox and Drafts TextMessage displays thespaceavailableand usedin theselocations Phone SIM Inbox Sentbox and Drafts ...

Page 63: ...lpaper or picture ID image Note Do not take photos of people without their permission Do not take photos in places where cameras are not allowed Do not take photos in places where you may interfere with another person s privacy Taking a Photo Your camera produces photos in JPEG format To take a photo using the current camera settings do the following Note When you take a photo in direct sunlight o...

Page 64: ... a photo the press Options to access the following options Take another allows you to take another photo Send via allows you to attach the current image as part of either a Multimedia Message or send via Bluetooth Print via Bluetooth allows you to print the picture to an external compatible Bluetooth printer Delete allows you to delete the photo Confirm Yes to delete or No to keep the photo Set as...

Page 65: ...e your Navigation keys to choose from the following settings Camera Camcorder to toggle between the Camera or Camcorder modes ShootingMode choose between Single Continuous and Smile Shot modes Single allows you to take one photo at a time Continuous allows you to take a series of photos at one time Smile Shot takes the picture when the subject smiles Night Mode allows you to take better pictures a...

Page 66: ...e the camera display Choose from Full Screen View and Indicator Full Screen View Full Screen View and Guidelines and Standard Ratio View Settings select from Photo and Setup settings Photo Allows you to set the image Quality to Economy Fine and Superfine Setup Choose from the following selections Review Screen review a photo after taking it Shutter Sound select a tone to play when the camera sshut...

Page 67: ...lar entry as a Caller ID Delete allows you to erase either a selected or multiple photos Rename allows you to rename the selected photo Move allows you to move either a single or multiple photo another available folder such as Audio Pictures Video or Other Files Copy allows you to copy either a single or multiple photo another available folder such as Audio Pictures Video or Other Files Take Photo...

Page 68: ...r From the Idle screen press Camera from the side of the phone 2 Press Menu and use your Navigation keys to select Camcorder 3 The following on screen options appear Menu allows you to adjust camcorder settings Shoot Video Photo allows you to shoot a new video Videos allows you to view your stored videos 4 Using the display as a viewfinder point the lens on the back of your phone at your subject 5...

Page 69: ...video Send via allows you to send the current video as part of either a Multimedia Message or send via Bluetooth Delete allows you to delete the video Confirm Yes to delete or No Properties allows you to view these properties Name Format Resolution Size Forwarding Date Created and Location or Press Send via Message to attach the current video to a new MMS message For more information refer to Crea...

Page 70: ...reen press Browser or From the Idle screen press Menu Browser A list of categories each representing one or more web sites appears in the display Exit the Browser To exit the Browser press Using the Browser When you use your Browser to access the Web some of the keys operate differently than during a normal phone call You can act upon options or links by using the soft keys 1 From the Idle screen ...

Page 71: ... Links Links have several purposes such as jumping to a different page to a different site or even initiating a phone call Links are shown underlined You can normally press to select a link when it is highlighted How the Web Keys Work The following table lists the Web keys and their functions Navigation keys Use to browse lists and options Back Key A browse back up key Press once to back up one pa...

Page 72: ...s above it in the display Press Options to access such as Go Open Navigate Smart Width View Favorites Add to Favorites Enter URL Advanced or Browser Settings Right Soft Key Press to activate the command that appears above it in the display One example is Back ...

Page 73: ...u provides access to Camera Voice Services Alarms Calendar Tasks Memo Calculator Tip Calculator Converter World Clock Timer Stopwatch and SIM App 1 From the Idle screen press Menu Tools The following submenus display Camera launches either the camera or camcorder For more information refer to Camera on page 58 Voice Services provides access to Voice Commands and Voice Settings Alarms Allows you to...

Page 74: ...lock Allows you to view the current time of day or night in another part of the world Timer Allows you to set a timer Stopwatch Allows you to view the amount of time in up to 30 intervals SIM App allows you to lock or unlock a SIM application Alarms You can set an alarm to alert you once or daily at a specified time Once set the alarms are easy to change or turn off completely 1 From the Idle scre...

Page 75: ... categories While viewing the calendar the current date is highlighted and days with scheduled events are marked by a bracket Calendar Options You can add and delete events and set alarms to remind you of your appointments anniversaries or other events 1 From the Idle screen press Menu Tools Calendar 2 In Calendar view press Options to choose from the following View displays the Calender entries f...

Page 76: ...ou to view the total number of events stored on your Calendar up to 100 and the number of events by category Appointment Anniversary Holiday Important and Private Enter an Event 1 To access your Calendar in Idle mode press Menu Tools Calendar 2 Press Options Create 3 Select a category type for the event Choose from Appointment Anniversary Holiday Important or Private 4 Enter your information in th...

Page 77: ...e Alarm Alarm Date Alarm Time Alarm Tone and Priority 4 Once complete press Save to store the new task Memo To create a new Memo 1 From the Idle screen press Menu Tools Memo 2 Press Options Create 3 Enter text into the available text entry field 4 Once complete press Save to store the new memo Calculator You can perform calculations including addition subtraction multiplication and division using ...

Page 78: ...p percentage 4 If needed highlight the paying field and use the keypad to change the number of persons paying 5 The amount of the tip the bill total and the amount owed by each person appears in the lower half of the screen Converter The conversion menu provides the following conversion features currency length weight volume area and temperature To convert a currency length weight volume area or t...

Page 79: ...d Clock displays time in the 24 different time zones around the world 1 From the Idle screen press Menu Tools World Clock 2 Press Options Add A world map displays 3 To display the time zone and city that you wish to view use the Left and Right navigation keys 4 Use the Down navigation key to select and activate Daylight Saving Press to toggle the option On or Off 5 Press to keep the current home t...

Page 80: ...n the Audio and Picture folders and view the available memory in the Used Space display 1 From the Idle screen press Menu My Folder 2 Select an available folder Choose from Audio allows you to customize your phone with downloaded or preloaded tones or your own recorded audio Tones allows you to launch your browser to Buy Ringtones to save Downloaded Tones to your folder You can also play preloaded...

Page 81: ...d your downloaded graphics to customize your phone Buy Graphics launches your browser where you can shop for graphics Video allows you to view your current list of available pre recorded videos Games Apps allows youto Buy Gamesand viewpreviouslypurchased content Other Files allows you to view other category file types UsedSpace allows you to viewthe total available memory as well as the amount use...

Page 82: ... Normal The Normal profile allows you to customize your alerts Silent The Silent profile causes the speaker to be muted and the phone only vibrates or displays information on the LCD Driving The Driving profile keeps the speaker active and will launch the currently selected ringtone or melody when the associated notification is activated Outdoor The Outdoor profile keeps the speaker active the vol...

Page 83: ...llows you to adjust Brightness or Backlight Time Dialing Display Allows you to set the Font Type Font Size Font Color and Background Color 2 Press Select to edit the highlighted selection 3 Once you have made your modifications press Save to store the updated settings Time Date This menu allows you to change the format for the current time and date display 1 From the Idle screen press Menu Setting...

Page 84: ...phone language is changed to English Español The selected phone language is changed to Spanish Own Number Displays the number assigned to your phone Security allows you to configure phone security For more information refer to Security on page 80 Reset Phone Displays All settings reset to factory defaults Continue Select Yes to continue RestorePhone Displays Allsettingsresettofactorydefaultsandall...

Page 85: ...password has been entered you can use the phone until you switch it off The following options are available Off you are not asked to enter the phone password when you switch on the phone On youarerequiredtoenterthephonepasswordwhenyouswitchonthe phone Check PIN Code Allows you to select Off or On Lock Applications Check the desired item and select Save Enter your password at the prompt Set FDN Mod...

Page 86: ...omer service representative Calls 1 From the Idle screen press Menu Settings Call 2 Choose from the available options General allows you to set up options for Show My Number displays your own number Call Answer allows you to assign how your phone answers calls Choose from Send Key Any Key and Open Flip AutoReply allowsyoutoactivatetheautoreplyfunctionandcomposea reply message Press Options key and...

Page 87: ...ew external Bluetooth device MyBluetoothInfo allowsyouto configure the name used by yourphone when detected and displayed on other external Bluetooth devices Search for New Device lets you begin searching for new available and visible Bluetooth devices USB Mode Allows you to select an automatic connection mode when the phone recognizes an active USB connection to a computer Choose from an availabl...

Page 88: ...u to set up options for Text Message and Multimedia Message Browser Settings allows you to configure the various Browser settings such as Clear Caches Cookies Preferences and About Browser Record Audio Settings allows you to select a desired output audio format and configure the Unlimited Recording On Off Calendar Settings allows you to select to start your calendar on Monday or on Sunday and choo...

Page 89: ...tings Memory Management 2 Choose from the available options ClearMemory allowsyou toclearthememorylocation forthefollowing categories All Messages My Folder Calendar Tasks Memo and Contacts Used Space displays the current amount of used space for a selected category type Choose from Shared Memory Messages My Folder Calendar Tasks Memo or Contacts ...

Page 90: ...use cancer or other serious health hazards The weight of scientific evidence has not linked cell phones with any health problems Cell phones emit low levels of Radio Frequency RF energy Over the past 15 years scientists have conducted hundreds of studies looking at the biological effects of the radio frequency energy emitted by cell phones While some researchers have reported biological changes as...

Page 91: ...adio frequency energy including both radio waves and microwaves are not great enough to cause ionization of atoms and molecules Therefore RF energy is a type of non ionizing radiation Other types of non ionizing radiation include visible light infrared radiation heat and other forms of electromagnetic radiation with relatively low frequencies While RF energy does not ionize particles large amounts...

Page 92: ...lioma and meningioma and a similar number of healthy controls Results of this study did NOT show that cell phones caused brain cancer In this study most people had no increased risk of brain cancer from using cell phones For people with the heaviest use of cell phones an average of more than hour per day every day for over 10 years the study suggested a slight increase in brain cancer However the ...

Page 93: ...o radio frequency energy from communication technologies including cell phones and brain cancer in young people This is an international multi center study involving 14 European and non European countries Additional information about MOBI KIDS can be found at http www creal cat programes recerca en_projectes creal view php ID 39 Surveillance Epidemiology andEndResults SEER Program of the National ...

Page 94: ...ch as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE the International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection ICNIRP and others to assure that safety standards continue to adequately protect the public Reducing Exposure Hands Free Kits and Other Accessories Steps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy If there is a risk from being exposed to radio frequency energy RF fro...

Page 95: ...nds free kits reduce risks Hands free kits can be used for convenience and comfort They are also required by law in many states if you want to use your phone while driving CellPhoneAccessoriesthatClaimtoShieldtheHeadfromRF Radiation Because there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from cell phones there is no reason to believe that accessories which claim to shield the head from thos...

Page 96: ...ngdom made such a recommendation in December 2000 In this report a group of independent experts noted that no evidence exists that using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects Their recommendation to limit cell phone use by children was strictly precautionary it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists Additional information on the safety of RF exposures fr...

Page 97: ...e SAR Certification Information 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 RF exposure limits are derived from the recommendations of two expert organizations the National Council on Radiation Protection and Me...

Page 98: ...ough the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum reported value This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network In general the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna the lower the power output of the phone Befo...

Page 99: ...line on the FCC s website through http transition fcc gov oet rfsafety sar html To find information that pertains to a particular model phone this site uses the phone FCC ID number which is usually printed somewhere on the case of the phone 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 t...

Page 100: ...can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user ...

Page 101: ...concentrate on the act of driving becomes impaired Samsung is committed to promoting responsible driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand and address distractions Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile devices and their accessories in the areas where you drive Always obey them The use of these devices may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas For example onl...

Page 102: ...you drive before mounting this device in an automobile Failure to comply with these restrictions could result in fines penalties or other damages Never mount this device in a manner that will obstruct the driver s clear view of the street and traffic Never use wireless data services such as text messaging Web browsing or e mail while operating a vehicle Never watch videos such as a movie or clip o...

Page 103: ... source Excessive heating can damage the phone or the battery and could cause the phone or the battery to explode Do not dry a wet or damp battery with an appliance or heat source such as a microwave oven hair dryer iron or radiator Avoid leaving your phone in your car in high temperatures Do not dispose of the phone or the battery in a fire The phone or the battery may explode when overheated Do ...

Page 104: ...risk of fire explosion leakage or other hazard Samsung s warranty does not cover damage to the phone caused by non Samsung approved batteries and or chargers Do not use incompatible cell phone batteries and chargers Some websites and second hand dealers not associated with reputable manufacturers and carriers might be selling incompatible or even counterfeit batteries and chargers Consumers should...

Page 105: ...ected take back companies in every state in the country Drop It Off You can drop off your Samsung branded mobile device and batteries for recycling at one of our numerous Samsung Recycling Direct SM locations A list of these locations may be found at http pages samsung com us recyclingdirect usactivities_environment_samsungrecyclingdirect_locations jsp Samsung branded devices and batteries will be...

Page 106: ...cling location go to our website www samsung com recyclingdirect Or call 877 278 0799 Followlocalregulationsregardingdisposalofmobiledevices and batteries Dispose of your mobile device and batteries in accordance with local regulations In some areas the disposal of these items in household or business trash may be prohibited Help us protect the environment recycle Warning Never dispose of batterie...

Page 107: ...IGURATION FOR THE POWER OUTLET THIS POWER UNIT IS INTENDED TO BE CORRECTLY ORIENTED IN A VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL OR FLOOR MOUNT POSITION Display Touch Screen Please note the following information when using your mobile device WARNING REGARDING DISPLAY The display on your mobile device is made of glass or acrylic and could break if your mobile device is dropped or if it receives significant impact D...

Page 108: ...ment that are subject to changes implemented in accordance with the Department of Defense policy and the 2008 Federal Radio navigation Plan FRP Changes may affect the performance of location based technology on your mobile device Certain Samsung mobile devices can also use an Assisted Global Positioning System AGPS which obtains information from the cellular network to improve GPS performance AGPS...

Page 109: ...te location AGPS has limitations and might not work in your area Therefore Always tell the emergency responder your location to the best of your ability and Remain on the mobile device for as long as the emergency responder instructs you Navigation Maps directions and other navigation data including data relating to your current location may contain inaccurate or incomplete data and circumstances ...

Page 110: ...in a service area with adequate signal strength Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless mobile device networks or when certain network services and or mobile device features are in use Check with local service providers To make an emergency call 1 If the mobile device is not on switch it on 2 Key in the emergency number for your present location for example 911 or other official emerge...

Page 111: ... any kind Keep the mobile device dry Precipitation humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits If the mobile device does get wet do not accelerate drying with the use of an oven microwave or dryer because this may damage the mobile device and could cause a fire or explosion Do not use the mobile device with a wet hand Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or d...

Page 112: ...d to loud sounds over time The risk of hearing loss increases as sound is played louder and for longer durations Prolonged exposure to loud sounds including music is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss Some scientific research suggests that using portable audio devices such as portable music players and cell phones at high volume settings for long durations may lead to permanent nois...

Page 113: ...at which you can hear adequately Be aware that you can adapt to higher volume settings over time not realizing that the higher volume may be harmful to your hearing When using headphones turn the volume down if you cannot hear the 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 ...

Page 114: ...iculty after listening to your portable audio device discontinue use and consult your doctor You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following sources American Academy of Audiology 11730 Plaza American Drive Suite 300 Reston VA 20190 Voice 800 222 2336 Email info audiology org Internet http www audiology org Pages default aspx National Institute on Deafness and Other Communi...

Page 115: ...ur Mobile Device 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 mobile device Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH 395 E Street S W Suite 9200 Patriots Plaza Building Wa...

Page 116: ...ely if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your implantable medical device If you have any questions about using your wireless mobile device with an implantable medical device consult your health care provider For more information see http www fcc gov oet rfsafety rf faqs html Other Medical Devices If you u...

Page 117: ... signs and instructions Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Users are advised to switch the mobile device off while at a refueling point service station Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots fuel storage and distribution areas chemical plants or where blasting operations are in ...

Page 118: ... they may detect a buzzing humming or whining noise Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise and mobile devices also vary in the amount of interference they generate The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless mobile devices to assist hearing device users find mobile devices that may be compatible with their hearing devices Not all ...

Page 119: ... Hearing devices may also be rated Your hearing aid manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating Higher ratings mean that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference noise Under the current industry standard American National Standards Institute ANSI C63 19 the hearing aid and wireless mobile device rating values are added together to indicate how usable th...

Page 120: ...s technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids It is important to try the different features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations using your hearing aid or cochlear implant to determine if you hear any interfering noise Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid compatibility If you have q...

Page 121: ...erence cannot be eliminated Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas such as propane or butane must 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 mobile device not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment and void your authority...

Page 122: ... object to discharge static electricity before inserting the headset Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the mobile device its parts or accessories For vehicles equipped with an air bag remember that an air bag inflates with great force Do not place objects including installed or portable wireless equipment near or in the area over the ai...

Page 123: ...njuries When you repetitively perform actions such as pressing keys drawing characters on a touch screen with your fingers or playing games you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands neck shoulders or other parts of your body When using your device for extended periods hold the device with a relaxed grip press the keys lightly and take frequent breaks If you continue to have discomfort...

Page 124: ...is conditioned upon proper use of the Product This Limited Warranty does not cover a defects or damage resulting from accident misuse abnormal use abnormal conditions improper storage exposure to liquid moisture dampness sand or dirt neglect or unusual physical electrical or electromechanical stress b scratches dents and cosmetic damage unless caused by SAMSUNG c defects or damage resulting from e...

Page 125: ... j Product used or purchased outside the United States This Limited Warranty covers batteries only if battery capacity falls below 80 of rated capacity or the battery leaks and this Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if i the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery ii any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evi...

Page 126: ...dequate container for shipping accompanied by the sales receipt or comparable proof of sale showing the original date of purchase the serial number of the Product and the seller s name and address To obtain assistance on where to deliver the Product please call SAMSUNG Customer Care at 1 888 987 4357 If SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty you must pay all pa...

Page 127: ...NG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE DISCLAIMER OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE AS TO THE QUALITY CAPABILITIES OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE OR SUITABILITY OF ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT OR...

Page 128: ... NOT BY A COURT OR JURY Any such dispute shall not be combined or consolidated with a dispute involving any other person s or entity s Product or claim and specifically without limitation of the foregoing shall not under any circumstances proceed as part of a class action The arbitration shall be conducted before a single arbitrator whose award may not exceed in form or amount the relief allowed b...

Page 129: ...cording to AAA rules In a Large Claim case the arbitrator may grant to the prevailing party or apportion among the parties reasonable attorney fees expert witness fees and costs Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator s award in any court of competent jurisdiction This arbitration provision also applies to claims against SAMSUNG s employees representatives and affiliates if any such claim arises...

Page 130: ...tinue to enjoy the benefits of the Limited Warranty Severability If any portion of this Limited Warranty is held to be illegal or unenforceable such partial illegality or unenforceability shall not affect the enforceability of the remainder of the Limited Warranty Precautions for Transfer and Disposal If data stored on this device is deleted or reformatted using the standard methods the data only ...

Page 131: ...d availability subject to change without notice 111611 End User License Agreement for Software IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY This End User License Agreement EULA is a legal agreement between you either an individual or a single entity and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Samsung Electronics Co for software owned by Samsung Electronics Co and its affiliated companies and its third party suppliers and licensor...

Page 132: ...used by multiple computers 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 Electronics Co reserves all rights not expressly granted to you in this EULA The Software is protected by copy...

Page 133: ...may provide to you or make available to you after the date you obtain your initial copy of the Software unless we provide other terms along with such upgrade To use Software identified as an upgrade you must first be licensed for the Software identified by Samsung Electronics Co as eligible for the upgrade After upgrading you may no longer use the Software that formed the basis for your upgrade el...

Page 134: ...isclaimer of Warranty ALL SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO WITH THIS MOBILE DEVICE IS PROVIDED AS IS AND ON AN AS AVAILABLE BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND FROM SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT POSSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WA...

Page 135: ...factory quality performance accuracy and effort is with you It is up to you to take precautions to ensure that whatever you select to use is free of such items as viruses worms Trojan horses and other items of a destructive nature References on this mobile device to any names marks products or services of any third parties are provided solely as a convenience to you and do not constitute or imply ...

Page 136: ...IS INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO IS DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED USE OF ANY THIRD PARTY APPLICATION IS DONE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO THE MOBILE DEVICE OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOADING OR USE OF SUCH THIRD PARTY APPLICATIONS SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY REGARDING...

Page 137: ...E COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING REPAIR OR CORRECTION SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN OBTAINED BY YOU FROM SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY SHALL BE DEEMED TO ALTER THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY REGARDING THIRD PARTY APPLICA...

Page 138: ...RCHASER PAID SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS MOBILE DEVICE OR ANY SUCH THIRD PARTY APPLICATION THAT WAS INCLUDED WITH THIS MOBILE DEVICE THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMERS INCLUDING SECTIONS 9 10 11 AND 12 SHALL APPLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE 13 U S Government End Users Restricted Rights The Software is licensed only w...

Page 139: ...TRATION AND NOT BY A COURT OR JURY Any such dispute shall not be combined or consolidated with any other person s or entity s claim or dispute and specifically without limitation of the foregoing shall not under any circumstances proceed as part of a class action The arbitration shall be conducted before a single arbitrator whose award may not exceed in form or amount the relief allowed by the app...

Page 140: ...e the arbitrator may grant to the prevailing party or apportion among the parties reasonable attorney fees expert witness fees and costs Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator s award in any court of competent jurisdiction This arbitration provision also applies to claims against Samsung Electronics Co s employees representatives and affiliates if any such claim arises from the licensing or use...

Page 141: ...ive to opt out of this dispute resolution procedure Opting out of this dispute resolution procedure will not affect your use of the device or its preloaded Software and you will continue to enjoy the benefits of this license 16 ENTIRE AGREEMENT SEVERABILITY This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung Electronics Co relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous ...

Page 142: ... 3 Way Calling Multi Party Calling 38 3 way calling Multi Party Calling 38 Address Book 27 Adjusting the Call Volume 32 Answering a Call 27 Call Back Missed Call 30 Call Waiting 37 Deleting Missed Call 32 Ending a Call 25 In Call Options 34 International Call 25 Making a Call 25 Missed Call Details 30 Muting Key Tones 35 Options During a Call 32 Putting a Call on Hold 32 Recent Calls 28 Redialing ...

Page 143: ...ns for Wireless Devices 113 FCC Notice and Cautions 116 G Getting Started Charging the Battery 11 SIM Card 9 Turning phone on off 13 Voicemail 14 GPS AGPS 103 H Health and Safety Information 85 I International Call 25 M Menu Navigations Using Shortcuts 41 Messaging Using Message Options 52 Mute 36 N Navigation key 24 O Operating Environment 110 Other Important Safety Information 117 P Phone Turnin...

Page 144: ...eys 23 Speakerphone Key 35 Specific Absorption Rate SAR Certification Information 92 Standard Limited Warranty 119 T Take Photo 58 Tools Calendar 70 World Clock 74 Travel adapter 11 U UL Certified Travel Charger 101 Understanding Your Phone Front View 16 V Voicemail Listening 14 Setting Up 14 W Warranty Information 119 World 74 World Clock 74 ...

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