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SGH-a117 Series

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 Guide

Please read this manual before operating your

phone, and keep it for future reference.

Summary of Contents for SGHA117

Page 1: ...SGH a117 Series 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 Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...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 America STA LLC Headquarters Customer Care Center 1301 E Lookout Drive 1000 Klein ...

Page 3: ...ALITY OF THE 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 SA...

Page 4: ... 16 Answering a Call 17 Recent Calls 17 Call Time 18 Data Volume 18 Data Call Time 19 Quiet Mode 19 Options During a Call 19 Section 4 Menu Navigation 23 Menu Navigation 23 Menu Outline 24 Section 5 Entering Text 28 Changing the Text Input Mode 28 Using T9 Mode 29 Using Alphabet Mode 30 Entering Symbols 31 Using Numbers 31 Section 6 Understanding Your Address Book 32 Using Contacts List 32 Adding ...

Page 5: ...0 Section 11 Health and Safety Information 62 Health and Safety Information 62 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 64 UL Certified Travel Adapter 64 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones 64 Road Safety 71 Responsible Listening 72 Operating Environment 74 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices 74 Potentially Explosive Environments 76 Emergency Calls 76 FCC Notice and Cautions 77 Other I...

Page 6: ...ng Your Phone When you subscribe to a cellular network a plug in SIM card is provided loaded with your subscription details such as your PIN and other optional services Removing the Battery 1 If necessary power off the phone by holding down the key until the power off image displays 2 Remove the battery by pressing the battery lock down and slide the battery cover away as shown 3 Lift the bottom o...

Page 7: ...ing or removing the card and keep all SIM cards out of reach of children Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into the phone then slide the SIM card into the socket Removing the SIM Card To remove the SIM card slide it away from socket See the following illustration Installing the Battery 1 Align the battery tabs with the slots at the bottom of the phone 2 Press the battery down until it c...

Page 8: ...ery before using your phone for the first time A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time Note For connection to an electrical supply not located in the U S you must use an adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your phone and void your warranty 1 Plug the connector of the travel adaptor into the jack on the side of the ...

Page 9: ...Powering On or Off the Phone 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold the key until the phone power on screen displays 3 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 Password on page 52 4 If the phone asks for a PIN enter the PIN and press the OK soft key or the key The phone searches for your network and after findin...

Page 10: ...ves you default service number of the voice mail center However you may need to change the number Use the following procedures to change your voice mail number 1 In Idle mode press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode 2 Highlight Recent Calls and press Select soft key or the key 3 Highlight Voice Mail and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Highlight Voice Server Number and press the Select so...

Page 11: ...some key features of your phone It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight easy to use and offers many significant features The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone User friendly menu driven access to features and options Text message capability Speakerphone capability Featur...

Page 12: ...s you to place or receive a call In standby mode press the key once to access the Recent Call log If you press and hold the key down you will initiate the most recent call from the Recent Call log 4 Volume Menu Navigation key Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call The volume key can also be used to scroll up or down to navigate through the d...

Page 13: ...s and hold to place handset in Quiet mode 9 Clear key Deletes characters from the display when you are in text entry mode When in a main menu press to return to the previous menu 10 Power on off Menu Exit key Ends a call Press and hold this key for a few seconds to power your phone On or Off While in the main menu it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels you input When you receive an incom...

Page 14: ...d the headset jack 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 the light depending on the settings in the Backlight menu Internal Display Layout The display has 3 areas Icons Shows the received signal strength The greater the number of bars the stronger the signal A...

Page 15: ...of a particular function In some functions you may be asked for a password or PIN Enter the code and press the OK soft key or the key When you access a list of options your phone highlights the currently active option If however there are only two options such as On Off or Enable Disable your phone highlights the option that is not currently active so that you can select it directly Selecting Opti...

Page 16: ...ight Soft Key Some functions of the right soft key are as follows In the Idle screen press the Contacts soft key to open the Contacts Menu screen When in a menu mode the right soft key function is Back Clear Key The CLR key is used to erase or clear numbers text or symbols from the display You can also use to return to a previous menu or to return to standby mode from any menu If you enter an inco...

Page 17: ...make a call Briefly press in standby mode to display a list of recent calls 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 when jumping to highlighted links on the web Each key also acts as a shortcut to...

Page 18: ...ternational Call 1 Press and hold the key The character appears 2 Enter the country code area code and phone number Press the key Correcting a Dialed Number Use the following steps to correct a mis typed entry prior to initiating the call 1 After dialing a number To clear the last digit displayed press the key To clear another digit in the number press the Left or Right navigation key until the cu...

Page 19: ...a list of the most recent numbers used in the order you dialed or received them 4 Use the Up and Down navigation keys to scroll through the numbers until the number you want highlights 5 To dial the number highlight the number and press the key Making a Call from the Address Book You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone s memory These entries are collectiv...

Page 20: ...er on incoming call 2 End the call by closing the phone or by pressing the key Note You can answer a call while using the Address Book or menu features After ending the call the phone returns to the function screen you were using Recent Calls The phone stores the numbers of the calls you ve dialed received or missed in the Recent Calls menu If the number or caller is listed in your Address Book th...

Page 21: ... time for the calls made Total Received shows the total length of time for the calls received 4 Press the Reset soft key 5 At the Are you sure prompt press the OK soft key to confirm the reset or Back to cancel 6 Enter your password At the Confirm New Password re enter the same password and press the OK soft key Note You are only required to set the password 1 time After the initial setup you can ...

Page 22: ...light the external LCD display depending on the setting in the Silent All feature To exit and reactivate the previous sound settings press and hold the key again until Silent Mode Deactivated displays The Quiet Mode icon no longer displays Note Setting for Quiet Mode can be set to Silent All Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call Spea...

Page 23: ... soft key to access the following Loud Spkr On Off Allows you to enable the speakerphone option Hold Places the call on hold New Call places the current call on hold and allows you to enter and dial another number Address Book access the Address Book information Text Message allows you to send a message from your Inbox Outbox or to create a new text message Whisper On Off allows you to enable or d...

Page 24: ...lows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call Note To communicate with answering machines or computerized telephone systems the Send Keys option must be selected Searching for a Number in Address Book You can search for a number in Address Book during a call 1 Press the Options soft key 2 Press the Down key to highlight the Address Book option 3 Press the Select soft key ...

Page 25: ...enu to Activate You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone To answer a call while you have a call in progress 1 Press the key or the Accept soft key to answer the incoming call The first call is automatically put on hold 2 To switch between the two calls press the Swap soft key To end a call on hold press the Options soft key or the key and select the End Held Call option Press th...

Page 26: ...Navigation keys to reach a main menu Settings for example Press the Select soft key or the key to enter the menu 3 If the menu contains sub menus Set Phone for example you can access them by highlight the option and by pressing the Select soft key or the key If the menu that you have selected contains further options repeat this step 4 To scroll through the menus press the Up or Down navigation ke...

Page 27: ... soft key 2 Press the key for Settings 3 Press the key for Set Phone 4 Press the key for Language The available languages are displayed Menu Outline The following list shows the menu structure and indicates the number assigned to each option 1 Alarms 2 Messaging 1 Text Message 1 Create New Message 2 Inbox 3 Outbox 4 Delete All 2 Browser Messages 1 Inbox 2 Setting 3 Delete All 3 Templates 4 Setting...

Page 28: ...avorites 3 Go to URL 4 Browser Profiles 5 Clear Cache 5 AT T Mall 1 Shop Tones 2 Shop Graphics 3 Shop Multimedia 4 MEdia Net Home 6 Applications 1 Calculator 2 Converter 1 Length 2 Weight 3 Volume 4 Area 5 Temperature 3 World Time 7 My Stuff 1 Audio 1 Shop Tones 2 Downloaded Ringtones 3 Default Ringtones 2 Graphics 1 Shop Graphics 2 Downloaded Graphics 3 Default Wallpapers ...

Page 29: ...ne 1 2 Voice Line 2 3 Data 4 FAX 5 FDN List 6 Management 1 Copy All to Phone 2 Delete All 3 Memory Status 9 Settings 1 Set Sound 1 Incoming Calls 2 Keypad Tone 3 Power On Off 4 Quiet Mode 5 Extra Tone 2 Set Display 1 Wallpaper 2 Brightness 3 LCD Contrast 4 Backlight 5 Dialing Display 6 Show Caller Information 3 Time Date 1 Set Time 2 Set Date 3 Set Format 4 Auto Update ...

Page 30: ...k Services 1 Call Forwarding 2 Call Barring 3 Call Waiting 4 Network Selection 5 Caller ID 6 Security 1 PIN Check 2 Change PIN 3 Phone Lock 4 Change Password 5 Lock Applications 6 SIM Lock 7 FDN Mode 8 Change PIN2 7 Reset Settings Shows only if supported by your SIM card ...

Page 31: ...C Mode Numeric Mode and Symbols Mode T9 Mode This mode allows you to enter words with only one keystroke per letter Each key on the keypad has more than one letter for example pressing the 5 key can enter J K or L However the T9 mode automatically compares the series of keystrokes you make with an internal linguistic dictionary to determine the most likely word thus requiring far fewer keystrokes ...

Page 32: ...ey corresponding to the symbol you want to enter Use the Up and Down navigation keys to scroll through the available symbols Press the Back soft key to exit Using T9 Mode T9 Predictive Text input mode is based on a built in dictionary Enter a Word in T9 Mode 1 In T9 mode begin entering a word by pressing the 2 to 9 keys Press each key only once for each letter The built in dictionary lists words t...

Page 33: ...ssociated keypress series Note This feature may not be available for some languages To enter periods hyphens colons or parenthesis press the key T9 mode applies grammar rules to ensure that correct punctuation is used To shift case in T9 mode use the key There are 3 cases Initial capital Capital lock and Lower case You can move the cursor by using the Left and Right keys To delete letters press th...

Page 34: ...r key 3 To display more symbols press the Up or Down navigation key 4 To clear the symbol s press the key When the input field 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 35: ...to them in the Address Book Finding an Address Book Entry You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in your SIM card and phone s memories They are physically separate but are used as a single entity called Address Book 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 the Menu soft key 2...

Page 36: ...s book entry Adding a New Contact Use the following steps to add a new Contact Storing a Number in the Phone s Memory 1 When the Idle screen displays press the Menu soft key 2 Highlight Address Book press the Select soft key or the key 3 Scroll to Add New Contact by pressing the Up or Down navigation key and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Highlight Phone and press the Select soft key or th...

Page 37: ...Delete Entry allows you to delete the selected address book entry 10 To return to the Idle screen press the key Storing a Number in the SIM Card 1 When the Idle screen displays press the Menu soft key 2 Highlight Address Book press the Select soft key or the key 3 Scroll to Add New Contact by pressing the Up or Down navigation key and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Highlight SIM and press ...

Page 38: ...ed dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you want simply by pressing the associated numeric key In Idle mode to speed dial the numbers assigned to keys 2 to 9 press and hold the appropriate key Setting Up Speed Dial Entries 1 When the Idle screen displays press the Menu soft key 2 Highlight Address Book press the Select soft key or the key 3 Scroll to Contact List by pressing the Up or D...

Page 39: ...k press the Select soft key or the key 3 Scroll to Speed Dial by pressing the Up or Down navigation key press the Select soft key or the key 4 Select the number assigned to the key you want to remove and highlight Delete Press the Select soft key A Sure to Delete prompt displays Press Yes to continue or No to cancel 5 When you are finished press the key to return to Idle mode Finding My Own Phone ...

Page 40: ...t soft key or the key 3 Scroll to Management by pressing the Up or Down navigation key and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Scroll to Copy All to Phone by pressing the Up or Down navigation key and press the Select soft key or the key 5 When the Sure to Copy All confirmation screen appears press the Yes soft key or the key to confirm deletion or press the No soft key to cancel deletion Delet...

Page 41: ... PIN2 password and press the OK soft key or the key 10 When you are finished press the key to return to Idle mode Note Pin2 is assigned by the carrier at time of activation Memory Status You can check how many names and numbers are stored in the Address book in both SIM card the phone memory and SIM FDN You can also see the capacity of both memories 1 When the Idle screen displays press the Menu s...

Page 42: ...ce provider s message service The Message icon displays when you have received new text messages When the memory is full an error message displays and you cannot receive any new messages Use the Delete option in each message box to delete obsolete messages 1 In Idle mode press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode 2 Highlight Messaging and press the Select soft key or the key 3 Highlight Text Mess...

Page 43: ...6 Highlight Send and press the Select soft key or the key Press the Select soft key to choose from the Address Book Number or E mail 7 Highlight the entry and press the Select soft key 8 Press the Send soft key to send the message Retrieving New Messages Text messages from other phones are delivered directly to your phone Use the following steps to retrieve them Viewing a Message 1 In Idle mode pr...

Page 44: ...here the message is currently stored this function moves the message to either the SIM card or to the phone Extract Address extracts information from the text message such as phone number email address or URL and then provides that information in a listing Deleting Messages You can delete the messages in each message folder s individually or all at one time You can also delete all of your messages...

Page 45: ...ge the template Send Message allows you to send a Text message using the template Delete deletes the selected template 4 When you have finished press the key Settings You can set up various options for using messaging services 1 In Idle mode press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode 2 Select Messaging and highlight Settings 3 Press the Select soft key or the key Send Settings allows you to set t...

Page 46: ... the amount of the memory being used and the memory remaining for Phone and the SIM card The display shows the total space including the used and free space You can also view how much space is currently occupied by each message box ...

Page 47: ...lect soft key or the key The following options are available Use the Up or Down navigation key to scroll to and set options Incoming Calls This menu allows you to make a selection from the following categories Shop Tones allows you to access the internet to shop for a new ringtone Default Ringtones allows you to set the ringtone from the default ringtones Downloaded Ringtones allows you to select ...

Page 48: ...n you press and hold the key You can choose Vibration All or Silent All When Vibration All is selected your phone will only vibrate When Silent All is selected your phone will not make a sound or vibrate 1 Press the Up or Down navigation key to make selection 2 Press the Select soft key or the key to save changes Extra Tone Allows you to set the tones for the Minute Minder Connect Tone Alerts on C...

Page 49: ...text to be displayed on the Idle screen Press the Up or Down navigation keys to make your selection Press the Select soft key or the key to make your selection Brightness Allows you to adjust the brightness of the display for your screen Use the Left or Right navigation keys to increase or decrease the brightness LCD Contrast Allows you to adjust the contrast for the External LCD or the Main LCD s...

Page 50: ...soft key or the key to save selection Set Date allows you to enter the current date using your keypad Press the Set soft key to save Set Format allows you to change either the time or date format The time format can be set to either 12 hours or 24 hours Use the Up or Down navigation key to select Time Format Press the Select soft key to save The date format can be set to either MM DD YYY or YYYY M...

Page 51: ...g or answering features on or off 1 To turn a feature on press the key A check mark displays in front of the option 2 To turn a feature off press the key The check mark no longer displays 3 Press the Back soft key to save changes The following options are available Note The interval between call attempts varies Auto Redial when this option is checked the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a ...

Page 52: ...No Reply allows you to forward Voice Calls and Data Calls to the designated number instead of your voicemail number when there is no answer on your phone You can choose the time setting from 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 ...

Page 53: ...tivate to turn off call waiting feature Network Selection SIM Dependent The Network Selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area Note You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two To indicate to automatically or manually select the network to be used when ...

Page 54: ...o scroll to and set options PIN Check When the PIN Check feature is enabled you must enter your PIN each time you switch on the phone Consequently any person who does not have your PIN cannot use your phone without your approval Note Before disabling the PIN Check feature you must enter your PIN The following options are available Disable the phone connects directly to the network when you switch ...

Page 55: ...he applications you want to lock by using the Navigation keys to highlight the application and press the Select soft key or the key to lock your contents 2 Press the OK soft key Enter your Password and press the OK soft key 3 To access these locked applications you must first enter the phone s password to access the associated menus SIM Lock When the SIM Lock feature is enabled your phone only wor...

Page 56: ... display Reset Settings You can easily reset your phone to its default settings To reset your phone 1 When the Idle screen displays press the Menu soft key 2 Select Settings and press the Select soft key or the key 3 Select Reset Settings and press the Select soft key or the key 4 The following options are available Use the Up or Down navigation key to scroll to and set options Choose from the fol...

Page 57: ...Changing Your Settings 54 Reset Settings Note To completely remove any personal information stored on your device see Precautions for Transfer and Disposal on page 85 ...

Page 58: ...light Applications and press the Select soft key 3 Highlight Calculator and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Enter the first number using the numeric keys Note To include a decimal point or a bracket press the key until the symbol you want displays 5 Enter the operation for your calculation by pressing the key and cycling to the desired choice according to the illustration on the display 6 E...

Page 59: ...ect soft key or the key 2 Use the Navigation keys to move the onscreen time line to the new desired time zone 3 To save the new time zone press either the Set soft key or the key 4 Assign the new time as your new local time by highlighting Set Local and pressing the Select soft key or the key 5 Remove the Daylight Saving Time feature by pressing the Set soft key highlighting Remove DST and pressin...

Page 60: ...o press the Menu soft key to access menu mode 2 Highlight MEdia Net Home and press the Select soft key or the key Your phone is connected to the network and loads the homepage of the Wireless Web service provider The content of the start up homepage depends on your Wireless Web service provider 3 To scroll through the screen use the Up and Down navigation keys 4 To exit the browser at any time sim...

Page 61: ...r case characters Lower Case Alphabet Mode a allows you to enter lower case characters Note You can enter symbols in upper or lower case alphabet mode by pressing the 1 key T9 Mode T9 allows you to enter characters by pressing one key per letter In this mode you can use only the 0 key to display alternative words To change case press the key Number Mode 1 allows you to enter numbers Selecting and ...

Page 62: ... and easily access it at a future time The URL addresses of the bookmarked sites are stored in the Favorites folder wherein you can use the 5 preset URL addresses and store your favorite URL addresses Accessing a WAP Site Using Favorites 1 In Idle mode press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode 2 Highlight MEdia Net and press the Select soft key or the key 3 Select Favorites 4 Select a bookmark i...

Page 63: ...hone has embedded links to the WAP sits providing you with download services preset by your service provider 1 In Idle mode press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode 2 Highlight AT T Mall and press the Select soft key or the key 3 Highlight Shop Tones Shop Graphics Shop Multimedia or MEdia Net Home depending on the type of items you want to buy 4 Press the Connect soft key or the key to connect ...

Page 64: ...ch profile the following options are available Profile Name enter a name that you wish to assign to the HTTP proxy server Home URL set the address of your startup homepage When the default homepage displays you can delete it using the key and enter your own choice Proxy use place a check in the box to use the proxy server GPRS setting allows you to choose from the following options Proxy Address e...

Page 65: ...her Important Safety Information Product Performance Availability of Various Features Ring Tones Battery Standby and Talk Time Battery Precautions Care and Maintenance This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone These safety precautions should be followed to safely use your phone Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals Certification In...

Page 66: ...wer level in all tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network In general the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna the lower...

Page 67: ...nuine Samsung accessories Go to http www samsungwireless com recycling asp for more information UL Certified Travel Adapter The Travel Adaptor for this phone has met UL 1310 safety requirements Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guidelines FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION...

Page 68: ... that wireless phones are absolutely safe Wireless phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy RF in the microwave range while being used They also emit very low levels of RF when in the stand by mode Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects by heating tissue exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects Many studies of low l...

Page 69: ...p National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Environmental Protection Agency Federal Communications Commission Occupational Safety and Health Administration National Telecommunications and Information Administration The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group activities as well FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Feder...

Page 70: ...ingioma or acoustic neuroma tumors of the brain or salivary gland leukemia or other cancers None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects from wireless phones RF exposures However none of the studies can answer questions about long term exposures since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years What research is needed to decide whether RF...

Page 71: ...racts to independent investigators The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone If there is a risk from these prod...

Page 72: ...hat hands free kits reduce risks Hands free kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience and comfort These systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone which is the source of the RF emissions will not be placed against the head On the other hand if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use then that part of the body will absorb...

Page 73: ...fibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI FDA has tested wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same...

Page 74: ...e accessories available today 3 Position your wireless phone within easy reach Be able to access your wireless phone without removing your eyes from the road If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time let your voice mail answer it for you 4 Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving if necessary suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions Rain sleet sn...

Page 75: ...ations Internet Association Responsible Listening Caution Avoid potential hearing loss Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed 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 port...

Page 76: ... hear the music at lower volumes than when using earbuds Limit the amount of time you listen As the volume increases less time is required before you hearing could be affected Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises such as rock concerts that might cause temporary hearing loss Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal Do not listen at any volume that ...

Page 77: ... it is forbidden to use it or when it may cause interference or danger When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device read its user s guide for detailed safety instructions Do not connect incompatible products As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel it is recommended that ...

Page 78: ...ormation see http www fcc gov oet rfsafety rf faqs html Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids In the event of such interference you may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded fro...

Page 79: ...hone operates using radio signals wireless and landline networks as well as user programmed functions which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions Therefore you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications medical emergencies for example Remember to make or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength Emer...

Page 80: ...ly use approved batteries antennas and chargers The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone Although your phone is quite sturdy it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken Avoid dropping hitting bending or sitting on it Other Important Safety Information Only qualified personnel should servi...

Page 81: ... availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key Anytime the Power Save feature is activated a message displays on the screen When a signal is found your phone returns to standby mode Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver When it s turned on it receives and transmits radio frequency RF signals When you use your phone the system...

Page 82: ...potentially cause damage to the phone and battery If you suspect damage to the phone or battery take it to a service center for inspection Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way Use the battery only for its intended purpose If you use the phone near the network s base station it uses less power talk and standby time are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular n...

Page 83: ...get very hot such as on or near a cooking surface cooking appliance iron or radiator Do not get your phone or battery wet Even though they will dry and appear to operate normally the circuitry could slowly corrode and pose a safety hazard Do not short circuit the battery Accidental short circuiting can occur when a metallic object coin clip key jewelry or pen causes a direct connection between the...

Page 84: ...arms 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 harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the phone Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap and water solution Do not paint the ...

Page 85: ... This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper use of Product by Purchaser This Limited Warranty does not cover a defects or damage resulting from accident misuse abuse neglect unusual physical electrical or electromechanical stress or modification of any part of Product including antenna or cosmetic damage b equipment that has the serial number removed or made illegible c any plastic surfaces ...

Page 86: ... will promptly repair or replace the defective Product SAMSUNG may at SAMSUNG s sole option use rebuilt reconditioned or new parts or components when repairing any Product or replace Product with a rebuilt reconditioned or new Product Repaired replaced leather cases pouches and holsters will be warranted for a period of ninety 90 days All other repaired replaced Product will be warranted for a per...

Page 87: ...ES ARISING FROM ANY TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT COMMITTED BY SAMSUNG ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES OR FOR ANY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER PARTY SOME STATES PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPEC...

Page 88: ... such as dealer advertising or presentation whether oral or written do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon Precautions for Transfer and Disposal If data stored on this device is 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 spec...

Page 89: ...301 East Lookout Drive Richardson Texas 75082 Phone 1 800 SAMSUNG Phone 1 888 987 HELP 4357 2007 Samsung Telecommunications America All rights reserved No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval Specifications and availability subject to change without notice ...

Page 90: ...ery 5 Clear key 13 Command Keys 13 Converter 55 D Data Call Time 19 Data Volume 18 Dialing a Number Address Book 32 Display Icons 11 Display Settings 45 E End key 13 Ending a Call 16 Entering Text 28 Changing the Text Input Mode 28 Using Alphabet Mode 30 Using Numbers 31 Using Symbols 31 Using T9 Mode 29 F Functions and Options 12 G Getting Started 3 Activating Your Phone 3 Voicemail 7 Greeting Me...

Page 91: ...ings 44 Speakerphone Key 19 Speed Dial Setting Up Entries 35 Standard Limited Warranty 82 Storing a Number Address Book 33 34 Phone s Memory 33 SIM Card 34 Symbols Mode 28 T T9 Mode 28 enter a word 29 Text Input Mode Changing 28 Travel adapter 5 U Understanding Your Address book 32 Adding a New Contact 33 Management 37 Own Phone Number 36 Speed Dial 35 Using Contacts List 32 Understanding Your Pho...

Page 92: ...89 Accessing 7 Changing the Number 7 Setup 7 W Warranty Information 82 ...

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