Samsung SPH-A900G User Manual Download

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Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA

English. 12/2006. Rev. 1.0

Summary of Contents for SPH-A900G

Page 1: ...of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly Depending on your country your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com Printed in Korea Code No GH68 XXXXXA English 12 2006 Rev 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...SPH A900G User s Guide ...

Page 3: ...int service station or near fuels or chemicals Switch off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous Switch off the phone near all medical equipment Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy Follow any regulations or rules in force Interference All wireless...

Page 4: ...p your phone away from small children Keep the phone and all its parts including accessories out of the reach of small children Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung approved batteries and accessories such as headsets and PC data cables Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may repair your pho...

Page 5: ...icates that you can get more information on the referenced page Indicates that you need to press the Navigation keys to scroll to the specified option and then select it Indicates a key on the phone For example Indicates a soft key whose function is displayed on the phone screen For example Menu Camera Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video Special features of your p...

Page 6: ...or your contacts Multimedia Message Service MMS Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text images and audio Photo studio Add a frame or apply special effects to decorate your photos Scheduler Keep track of your daily weekly and monthly schedule Alarm Use your phone as an alarm clock to wake you up in the morning or notify you of an impending event Voice recorder Record memos or sound...

Page 7: ...e Answer calls 14 Step outside the phone 14 Begin with your camera the web browser and other special features Use the camera 14 Play music 16 Browse the web 17 Use Phonebook 17 Send messages 18 View messages 19 Use Bluetooth 21 Enter text 22 T9 English English Hebrew T9 Hebrew Number and Symbol modes Call functions 24 Advanced calling features Menu functions 27 All menu options listed Solve proble...

Page 8: ...r alert 4 151 Voice maill 5 Internal VM 6 MSG setting p 50 p 52 p 55 p 55 p 56 p 56 6 Sounds p 57 1 Ringer 2 Ringer Vol Type 3 Key tone 4 Function alert 5 Hour alert p 57 p 57 p 58 p 58 p 58 7 Advanced tools p 59 1 MP3 2 Bluetooth 3 Voice memo 4 Voice answer 5 Calculator 6 User memory p 59 p 62 p 64 p 65 p 65 p 66 8 Planner p 68 1 Scheduler 2 Today 3 Task list 4 Memo pad 5 Alarm 6 World time 7 Cou...

Page 9: ...vary depending on your country or service provider Your phone Keys features and locations Special function keys Earpiece Main display Power on off Menu exit key Microphone Camera lens Service light Headset jack Volume keys Dial key Right soft key Navigation keys Up Down Left Right Cancel Delete Voice answer Voice memo key Alphanumeric keys MP3 player control keys Left soft key Camera Voice memo ke...

Page 10: ...the phone is already on first turn it off by pressing and holding Install the battery Reattach the battery cover Plug the travel adapter into the phone Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet When the phone is completely charged the battery icon becomes still unplug the adapter from the power outlet ...

Page 11: ...nd the empty battery icon blinks If the battery level becomes too low the phone automatically turns off Recharge your battery Power on or off Remove the adapter from the phone Switch on Do not switch on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited 1 Open the phone 2 Press Switch off 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold ...

Page 12: ... call record your conversation when pressed and held Make or answer a call In Idle mode retrieve numbers recently dialled missed or received Delete characters from the display In Menu mode return to the previous menu level In Idle mode press to activate the answering machine feature when a call comes in Press and hold to record a voice memo p 64 Press and hold to switch the phone on or off End a c...

Page 13: ...esume playback Move forward in a file or to the next file Layout Icons Received signal strength Call in progress Out of your service area you cannot make or receive calls Roaming network New message New voicemail Text and graphics display messages instructions and information you enter Soft key function indicators show the current functions assigned to the soft keys Icons display various icons Men...

Page 14: ...cked p 74 Silent mode Battery power level Depending on your country or service provider the icons shown on the display may vary Use the soft keys The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are using The bottom line of the display indicates their current role Press the left soft key to access Menu mode Press the right soft key to access Find in the Phonebook menu Menu Find ...

Page 15: ...one level Press to return to Idle mode Use shortcuts Press the number key corresponding to the option you want 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Display Language 2 Select a language 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Sounds Ringer 2 Select Incoming calls and press Down 3 Press Left or Right to select a ringtone category 4 Press Up or Down to scroll to a ringtone 5 Press Play to listen to a ri...

Page 16: ...ions and select Menu style 3 Select a menu style Idle mode wallpaper Menu style You can switch the phone to Silent mode to avoid disturbing other people Press and hold in Idle mode You can protect the phone against unauthorised use with a phone password 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Security 2 Enter the default password 0000 and press Done 3 Select Change lock 4 Enter a new 4 digit...

Page 17: ...Press 3 To end the call press 1 When the phone rings press 2 To end the call press Press Make a call Answer a call Adjust the volume during a call 1 Open the phone 2 In Idle mode press and hold 3 Aim the lens at the subject by rotating the camera lends and make any desired adjustments 4 Press 1 until the icon or icon appears 5 Press or to take a photo 6 Press Save Take a photo ...

Page 18: ... Press 1 until the icon appears 3 Aim the lens at the subject by rotating the camera lends and make any desired adjustments 4 Press or to start recording 5 Press the right soft key or to stop recording 6 Press Save View a photo Record a video 1 In Idle mode press and select My album 2 Select a gallery 3 Scroll to the video clip you want and press Play Play a video ...

Page 19: ...ress Add 4 Press to return to the file list Save music files to the phone Create a play list 1 In Idle mode press Up and select MP3 player 2 During playback use the following keys pauses or resumes playback Up changes the repeat mode Left returns to the previous file Moves backward in a file when held down Right skips to the next file Skips forward in a file when held down adjusts the volume 3 Pre...

Page 20: ...he Navigation key To select an item press or To return to the previous page press Back Dismiss Cancel or To return to the homepage press and hold Right To access options press Menu and select Menu Launch the web browser Navigate the web 1 In Idle mode enter a phone number and press Save 2 Select New entry a number type 3 Specify contact information Image Name Mobile Home Office Pager Fax Entry loc...

Page 21: ...t a contact 6 Scroll to a number and press to dial Find a contact 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Message Text MSG New messages 2 Enter the message text and press OK 3 Press OK again 4 Enter destination numbers 5 Press OK to send the message 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Message MMS New message 2 Enter a destination number or address and press OK 3 Move to Subject Send a text message S...

Page 22: ... Right to move to Video 10 Press Menu and select Video Album or Saved Video a video clip 11 Move to Message 12 Enter the message text and press OK Send a multimedia message MMS continued 13 Move to Sound 14 Press Menu and select Voice Memo Melody or Saved sound a sound 15 Press OK 16 Press Send to send the message When a notification appears Press Select From the Inbox 1 In Idle mode press Menu an...

Page 23: ...e Inbox From the Inbox 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Message MMS Inbox 2 Select a message View a multimedia message When a notification appears Press to connect to the voicemail server to listen to your message From the Inbox 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Message 151 Voice mail 2 Follow the instructions from the system Access a voicemail ...

Page 24: ...your phone Turn on Bluetooth 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Advanced tools Bluetooth Devices Search 2 Scroll to a device and press Pair 3 Enter a Bluetooth PIN if it has one and press OK When the owner of the other device enters the same code pairing is complete 4 If necessary change the paired device name 5 Press Connect to add the device to the paired device list Your phone enables an Inte...

Page 25: ... entering a word Press each key once for each letter For example press 4 3 5 5 and 6 to enter Hello in T9 English mode T9 predicts the word that you are typing and it may change with each key that you press 2 Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters 3 When the word displays correctly go to step 4 Otherwise press 0 to display alternative word choices for the keys that you have pre...

Page 26: ...to move to the left or press Left Then enter the next letter Press to change case in English mode Press to insert a space Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor Press to delete characters one by one Press and hold to clear the display Using Number mode Number mode enables you to enter numbers Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want Using Symbol mode Symbol mode enables you to ins...

Page 27: ...git locations press and hold the corresponding number key in Idle mode For other locations press the first number key and press and hold the last number key in Idle mode Making an emergency call You can make calls to standard emergency numbers such as 100 101 102 and 166 on the Emergency list even if your phone is locked p 74 4 digit dialling You can quickly dial a number in Phonebook by entering ...

Page 28: ...ve missed calls the screen displays how many calls you have missed 1 Press the right soft key 2 Press to dial the displayed number Using the headset Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone Connect the headset to the jack on the right side of the phone The button on the headset works as follows Options during a call You can access a number of functions during a call Adjust...

Page 29: ...way Press to activate the speakerphone feature Press again to switch back to the earpiece Using In call options Press Menu to access the following options during a call Mute Quit switch off the phone s microphone so that the other person on the phone cannot hear you or switch it back on Calls access the Calls menu Phonebook access the Phonebook menu Silent Quit switch the key tones off or on Send ...

Page 30: ...ones and music files Selecting the Internet Portal menu or pressing and holding Right in Idle mode launches the web browser and access the homepage of your service provider Navigating the web browser Using page options From any web page press Menu and select Menu to access the following options Back go back to the previous page Home return to the homepage Bookmarks bookmark the current page Go To ...

Page 31: ...wser session Security set up all of security related information Exit exit the browser About display the web browser version and copyright encryption and certificate information Exiting the browser Press to end the network connection and exit the browser Games applications Use this menu to download Brew applications and change the application settings You can also access the e mail service and vie...

Page 32: ...you want 3 Press Up or Down to scroll through help information 4 Press to go back to the main help screen Ringtones Use this menu to download ringtones and melodies from the wireless web and play them Download new ringtone Selecting this menu loads the web page preset by your service provider so that you can download a variety of ringtones and melodies Saved ringtones You can review ringtones and ...

Page 33: ... Navigator You can use the Location Services menu which allows you to determine your current location and show the way to the place you want 3GTV Use this menu to access web services supplied by your service provider and download media content You can also send MMS messages or configure MMS settings To access this menu press in Idle mode Video Portal Use this menu to access the website preset by y...

Page 34: ... to access video clips you have downloaded from the wireless web and play them Playing a video clip Scroll to a file and press Play During playback use the following keys Using video options From the file list press Menu to access the following options Open files play the selected video clip Rename change the file name File info access the file properties Keys Function Pauses or resumes playback U...

Page 35: ...he phone s memory Calls Menu 1 Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled received or missed and the length of the calls You can also delete all of the call records To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Calls Outgoing Menu 1 1 This menu displays the most recent calls you have dialled Accessing a call record 1 Press Up or Down to scroll through the call list 2 Press to view t...

Page 36: ...ot answer Erase history Menu 1 4 Use this menu to delete all of the records in each call type 1 Select a call type to be cleared 2 Press Yes to confirm the deletion Air time Menu 1 5 This menu displays the time log for calls made and received The actual time invoiced by your service provider will vary Last call check the length of your last call Total check the total length of all the calls you ha...

Page 37: ... Right 2 Press Down 3 Enter the first few letters of the name that you want to find or the entry s location number or select a caller group 4 Select the name you want from the list 5 Scroll to a number and press to dial Using Phonebook options From the contact list press Menu to access the following options Edit edit contact information Erase delete the contact Erase multiple delete the selected c...

Page 38: ...ller group Ringer assign a ringtone to alert you to a call from the person ETC add a note about the person Image assign an image to alert you to a call from the person 2 Press Save to save the contact Group settings Menu 2 3 Use this menu to organise your contacts in caller groups From the group list press Menu to access the following options Add New add a new group Edit edit the group properties ...

Page 39: ...aptured displays 2 When you use the camera first time press 2 to change the preview screen until the icon appears 3 Press 1 and select the camera mode you want Single take a photo Serial take a serial of action stills Divided take several stills and saves them in one frame Video record a video 4 Adjust the image by rotating the camera lens and aiming it at the subject Do not take photos of people ...

Page 40: ...out Unavailable for 1280 960 resolution Up Down Adjust the image brightness 1 Change the camera mode 2 Switch the display between No icon view Icons view Guideline view and Actual ratio view 3 Set the time delay 4 Turn on or off the flash 0 Access Quick view mode 6 To Press scroll through the image the Navigation keys save the photo Save The photo saves in the My album folder For serial shot photo...

Page 41: ...ction stills You can select the number of photos the camera will take Divided shot take several stills and save them in one frame You can select the layout Video cam record a video clip Flash turn on or off the flash Size Quality select an image size and an image quality setting White balance adjust the colour balance of the image You can make your photo appear warmer or cooler Self timer set a ti...

Page 42: ...ideo clip To access file properties press Options and select Info To delete the file press Options and select Delete To return to Camcorder mode press 0 or Key Function Flip the image vertically Show the mirror image Up Down Adjust the image brightness Left Right Zoom in or out 1 Change the camera mode 2 Switch the display between No icon view Icons view Guideline view and Actual ratio view 3 Set ...

Page 43: ... your video appear warmer or cooler Self timer set a time delay before the phone records a video Revision apply a special effect Voice Rec turn on or off the audio Preview layout select the default preview mode When you select Actual ratio the phone shows the image in actual ratio Quick view switch to Quick view mode My album Menu 3 2 Use this menu to review the photos you have taken and the video...

Page 44: ... your own slide show file 1 On the file list press Options and select Slide show 2 Scroll to a location number and press Import 3 Select a photo for the location 4 To add more photos select a location Select photos by pressing Check and press Done 5 When you have finished move to the effect type field 6 If you selected Separate move to the effect type field and select a slide show effect If you se...

Page 45: ...or closing image Move move the file into another folder Copy copy the image into another folder Photo studio access the Photo studio menu Rename change the file name Lock Unlock lock the file so that other people cannot access it without your lock code or unlock the file Grid 4 view the 4 photos on the screen Grid 9 view the 9 photos on the screen Sort change the sort order of the file list Slide ...

Page 46: ... your wallpaper for the idle screen Move move the file to another folder Copy copy the file to another folder Rename change the file name Lock Unlock lock the file so that other people cannot access it without your lock code or unlock the file File info access the file properties Key Function Pauses or resumes playback Up Changes the repeat mode No icon plays the file repeats all files repeats the...

Page 47: ...o Menu 3 3 Photo studio is a great tool for managing photos Use this menu to edit photos by applying special effects and adding comments Wizard effect Menu 3 3 1 You can apply a special effect to a photo 1 Select a photo from the Gallery folder 2 Press Left or Right to select an effect You can compare the changed photo with the original by pressing Compare and press OK 3 Press Save 4 Enter a name ...

Page 48: ...cut out p 45 Text enter text After entering text you can change the font size and color and the brightness of the font color You can move text to the position you want by pressing the Navigation keys 3 After adding decorations press Save 4 Enter a name for the photo and press OK Photo sticker Menu 3 3 4 You can make a photo cut out using a photo 1 Select a photo from the Gallery folder 2 Select a ...

Page 49: ...d press Save 8 Enter a name for the composition and press OK Revision Menu 3 3 7 You can change the image properties of a photo such as the sharpness brightness saturation or blur 1 Select a photo from the Gallery folder 2 Press Options to access the following options Sharpness adjust the image contrast Brightness adjust the brightness of the image Saturation adjust the degree of the grey of the i...

Page 50: ... Import when the Main Image field highlights 2 Select a photo from the Gallery folder 3 Press Down to highlight the Char Image field 4 Press Import and select a photo from the Gallery folder 5 Press Next and then Save 6 Enter a name for the photo and press OK Send MMS Menu 3 4 Use this menu to send new or saved photos and video clips via MMS 1 Select the option you want 2 For Send new photo or Sen...

Page 51: ...s recording Camcorder end select the sound that you hear when the phone finishes recording Interruption set whether to accept the call message or alarm alert while in Camera mode or Camcorder mode Reset restore settings for the camera Auto saving turn the auto saving feature on or off Album lock lock the My album folder so that other people cannot access it without your lock code Display Menu 4 Us...

Page 52: ...the main display stays on LCD brightness adjust the main LCD brightness Keypad select the length of time the keypad backlight stays on Set time Menu 4 4 Use this menu to set the current time and date or set up the time zones for the Dual clock wallpaper Main clock set the current time and date Enter the time in 24 hour format and the date in the order of year month and day While in a service area ...

Page 53: ...o use the voicemail feature To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Message Text MSG Menu 5 1 Short Message Service SMS allows you to send or receive text messages New messages Menu 5 1 1 Use this menu to create and send SMS messages 1 Enter the message text and press OK 2 Change the following options Ack activate or deactivate the delivery acknowledgement feature When this feature ...

Page 54: ...ial the sender s number or save the number in Phonebook Erase delete the message Un Lock lock the message to protect it from being deleted or unlock the message Go to URL connect to the selected URL in the message From the message list press Options to access the following options Erase delete the message Erase multi delete the messages you select Erase all delete all messages Outbox Menu 5 1 3 Us...

Page 55: ...memory currently in use in each folder MMS Menu 5 2 Multimedia Message Service MMS delivers messages containing a combination of text image and audio from phone to phone or from phone to e mail New message Menu 5 2 1 Use this menu to create and send MMS messages Creating and sending an MMS message 1 Enter a destination number or address in the Send To field and press OK To send the message to more...

Page 56: ... options Priority select a priority level Expiry set the length of time messages are stored in the MMS server Delivery time set a time delay before messages are sent Sender visibility set whether or not your number or address is hidden from the recipient s phone Delivery report set the network to inform you when your messages have been delivered Read reply send a read reply request along with your...

Page 57: ...hone s memory Save video save video clips from the message to your phone s memory Protect lock the message to protect it from being deleted or unlock the message Wallpaper set the attached file as wallpaper for the idle screen While viewing the message list press Menu to access the following options Erase delete the selected message Erase all delete all messages Outbox Menu 5 2 3 Use this menu to ...

Page 58: ...ss MMS notifications you have received from the MMS server While viewing a message Press Down to retrieve a new message Press Erase to delete the notification From the notification list press Menu to access the following options Erase delete the selected message Erase all delete all messages Browser alerts Menu 5 3 This folder stores and access web messages you have received from the web server Wh...

Page 59: ...ivery ACK activate or deactivate the delivery acknowledgement feature When this is activated the network informs you whether your message is delivered to the recipient or not Scroll timer set the time interval in which the phone scrolls to the following screen When this option is set to Off you can manually scroll to the next screen using Up or Down Canned MSG make and use canned messages you freq...

Page 60: ... alarms and scheduler alarm separately Ringer Vol Type Menu 6 2 Use this menu to adjust the ringer volume for voice calls messages alarms and scheduler alarms You can also set the ringer type for voice calls Level 1 5 select one of the volume levels Ringer only the phone sounds the ringer melody selected in the Ringer menu Silent the phone neither vibrates nor rings 1 Beep the phone sounds a beep ...

Page 61: ...Folder set the phone to sound an alert when you open or close it Connect set the phone to sound a connect tone when an outgoing call is connected to the system Disconnect set the phone to sound a disconnect tone when a call is disconnected from the system Power on off set the phone to sound an alert when you turn it on or off Exit silent mode set the phone to sound an alert when you exit Silent mo...

Page 62: ...the phone use the following methods Download from the wireless web p 27 Connect the phone to a computer and copy to the phone p 66 MP3 player Menu 7 1 1 Use this menu to play music on your phone Creating a play list You need to create a play list to play music p 61 Playing music files During playback use the following keys Keys Function Pauses or resumes playback Up Changes the repeat mode No icon...

Page 63: ... the files in the MP3 files folder Timer set the length of time the MP3 player stays on The timer appears to show you the time remaining Set to ringer set the music file as a ringer melody for incoming calls alarm sets or scheduler alarms Visual effect select a playback animation File info access the file properties Send message compose and send a new message Read message read received messages Me...

Page 64: ...options While viewing the file list press Menu to access the following options Open files play the music file Add to play list add files to the play list Rename change the file name Sort change the sort order of files File info access the file properties Set to ringer set the music file as a ringer melody for incoming calls alarm sets or scheduler alarms Move move the file to another folder Copy c...

Page 65: ... MP3s Load default restore the default settings for the MP3 player Bluetooth Menu 7 2 Use this menu to connect your phone to other compatible devices wirelessly using Bluetooth technology Bluetooth technology allows free wireless connections between all Bluetooth compliant devices within a range of 10 metres Since the devices communicate using radio waves they do not need to be in line of sight to...

Page 66: ...Search After searching a list of devices to which you can connect displays 2 Scroll to a device and press Pair 3 Enter a Bluetooth PIN and press OK This code is used just once and you don t need to memorise it When the owner of the other device enters the same code pairing is complete 4 If necessary change the paired device name 5 When you have finished press Connect to add the device to the paire...

Page 67: ...creen provides you with the following choices Review review the voice memo Rerecord discard the current memo and record another one Save save the voice memo Quit exit this menu 3 When you are satisfied select Save 4 Enter a name for the voice memo and press OK Review Menu 7 3 2 You can review voice memos you have recorded Playing a voice memo Select a voice memo from the list Using voice memo opti...

Page 68: ...age Erase all delete all messages Changing the settings From the Voice answer screen select Setting The following options are available Greeting select a default greeting message to be used either your message or pre recorded message Screening enable or disable the screening feature which enables you to listen to a message while a caller is leaving it Wait time set how long the phone waits before ...

Page 69: ...he corresponding removable disk to open the phone s file folder 5 Copy files from the phone to the computer or vice versa 6 When you have finished close the disk 7 Press Disconnect to exit Memory Disk mode 8 Press Yes to confirm the exiting File manager Menu 7 6 2 Use this menu to manage files stored on the phone s memory You can access the folders of your phone s memory and manage media files You...

Page 70: ...gn set the image as your wallpaper for the idle screen or the opening or closing image Memory info Menu 7 6 3 Use this menu to view the memory status of each folder in the phone Format Menu 7 6 4 Use this menu to format files saved in the File manager folder File viewer Menu 7 6 5 Use this menu to view various document files and images files stored in the Others folder in the phone s memory Viewin...

Page 71: ...reen Go to page move to another page of the document Planner Menu 8 The Planner feature enables you to keep track of your schedule to set alarms or to create a task and memo Key Function Left Right Up Down Pans around the page Zooms in or out 1 Goes to the previous page Goes to the first page when pressed and held 2 Rotates the page 3 Moves to the next page Moves to the last page when pressed and ...

Page 72: ... Add new 3 Enter details and press OK 4 Enter information or change the settings Time enter the time for the item Date enter the date for the item Alarm set how long before the item the alarm is to alert you If you don t want an alarm to ring select No alarm 5 Press Save to save the item Consulting the calendar Days with scheduled items are indicated with the squares at the corners of the date cel...

Page 73: ... Use this menu to create a list of tasks that need to be done Creating a task 1 Enter the task content If there are any tasks already stored press Menu and select Add new 2 Press OK 3 Enter information or change the settings Time enter the time for the task Date enter the date for the task Priority select a priority level 4 Press Save to save the task Viewing a task From the task list select a tas...

Page 74: ... Use this menu to set alarms to sound at the specific time Setting an alarm 1 Select Wake up call Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 2 Select the alarm frequency option on the Set field by pressing Left or Right Once the alarm rings just once Daily the alarm rings every day at the same time Sun Fri the alarm rings from Sunday to Friday Sun Thu the alarm rings from Sunday to Thursday 3 Press Down to move to the Ti...

Page 75: ...to check Applying daylight saving time From a world map press DST and select Yes Countdown Menu 8 7 Use this menu to set a time and date for a future event and then check to see how many days hours and minutes remain before that event You can also check how much time has passed since a past event Creating a countdown timer 1 Enter event details for the countdown timer If there is any timer already...

Page 76: ...calls only when you press By folder open the phone answers when you open the phone If the phone is already open press By any key the phone answers when you press any key except for except for Reject Silent and Airplane mode Menu 9 3 Use this menu to switch the phone to Airplane mode in which the phone functions requiring network connections are deactivated You can use non wireless functions such a...

Page 77: ... functions are restricted or your phone is in Lock mode Storing an emergency number 1 Select an empty location 2 Enter a number and press Save Making an emergency call in Lock mode In Idle mode enter a programmed number and then press Clear memory Menu 9 4 4 Use this menu to erase all contacts in Phonebook or SMS or MMS messages stored in the phone s memory 1 Select a data type to be cleared 2 Sel...

Page 78: ... settings Menu 9 6 You can set the phone to enable the Location feature so that other GPS devices access your phone s position information Use this menu to enable or disable the Location feature Version Menu 9 7 Use this menu to check the software and hardware versions of your phone DUN settings Menu 9 8 Use this menu to use your phone as an external modem for a computer NONE you cannot use your p...

Page 79: ...u have accessed the right cellular network Be sure that you have not set an outgoing call barring option Your correspondent cannot reach you Be sure that your phone is switched on pressed for more than one second Be sure that you are accessing the correct cellular network Be sure that you have not set an incoming call barring option Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking Be sure that you have...

Page 80: ... information Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission FCC of the U S Government These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general pop...

Page 81: ...adopted requirement for safe exposure The tests are performed in positions and locations e g at the ear and worn on the body as required by the FCC for each model While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions they all meet the government requirement The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels ev...

Page 82: ...ttp www fda gov cdrh consumer World Health Organization WHO http www who int peh emf en Precautions when using batteries 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 network and the par...

Page 83: ...ttery for example when you carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag Short circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the object causing the short circuiting Dispose used batteries in accordance with local regulations Always recycle Do not dispose batteries in a fire Road safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere anytime But an importa...

Page 84: ...ew numbers check the road and your mirrors then continue Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Make the people with whom you are talking aware that you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road Use your wireless phone to call for help Dial the emergency number in the case of fire traffic accident or ...

Page 85: ...ls from your wireless phone Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm 6 inches be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research Persons wit...

Page 86: ...ded to your vehicle Posted facilities Switch off your phone in any facility where posted notices require you to do so Potentially explosive environments Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all 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 off the p...

Page 87: ...other official emergency number Emergency numbers vary by location 2 Press If certain features are in use call barring for example you may first need to deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call Consult this document and your local cellular service provider When making an emergency call remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible Remember that you...

Page 88: ...p you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children s Keep the phone dry Precipitation humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits Do not use the phone with a wet hand Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone Do not use ...

Page 89: ...ange for service Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC and Industry Canada Notice FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and f...

Page 90: ...eiving equipment The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such interference 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 One Battery march Park Quincy MA 02269 Attn Publication Sales Division Cautions Changes ...

Page 91: ... as the Specific Absorption Rate SAR The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1 6 W kg SAR Tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power 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 ...

Page 92: ...ociation Safety is the most important call you will ever make A Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use TENS OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN THE U S TODAY TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE UNIQUE COMBINATION OF CONVENIENCE SAFETY AND VALUE DELIVERED BY THE WIRELESS TELEPHONE QUITE SIMPLY THE WIRELESS PHONE GIVES PEOPLE THE POWERFUL ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE BY VOICE ALMOST ANYWHERE ANYTIME WITH THE BOSS WITH A...

Page 93: ... us in emergencies and providing opportunities to help others in need When it comes to the use of wireless phones safety is your most important call Wireless Phone Safety Tips Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using a wireless phone which should be easy to remember 1 Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial Carefully read your instruction manua...

Page 94: ...not moving or before pulling into traffic Try to plan your calls before you begin your trip or attempt to coincide your calls with times you may be stopped at a stop sign red light or otherwise stationary But if you need to dial while driving follow this simple tip dial only a few numbers check the road and your mirrors then continue 7 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may...

Page 95: ...affic signal a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen call roadside assistance or other special non emergency wireless number Careless distracted individuals and people driving irresponsibly represent a hazard to everyone on the road Since 1984 the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association and the wireless industry have conducted educational o...

Page 96: ...se unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house typically operate at far lower power levels and thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC s compliance limits 2 Do wireless phones pose a health hazard The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones There is no proof however that wireless phones are absolutely safe Wireless ...

Page 97: ... RF of the type emitted by wireless phones Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function and Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility fo...

Page 98: ... effects of exposure to radio frequency energy RF FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electromagnetic Fields EMF Project since its inception in 1996 An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world The Project has also helped de...

Page 99: ...ss phones are harmful But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use 6 What about children using wireless phones The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones including children and teenagers If you want to take steps to lower exposure to radio frequen...

Page 100: ...m exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones there is no reason to believe that accessories that claim to shield the head from those emissions reduce risks Some products that claim to shield the user from RF absorption use special phone cases while others involve nothing more than a metallic accessory attached to the phone Studies have shown that these products generally do not work as advertis...

Page 101: ... other medical devices Should harmful interference be found to occur FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem 10 What are the results of the research done already The research done thus far has produced conflicting results and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods Animal experiments investigating the effects of radio frequency en...

Page 102: ...ould be completed in a few years However very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one exists Epidemiological studies can provide data that is directly applicable to human populations but 10 or more years follow up may be needed to provide answers about some health effects such as cancer This is because the interval between the time of ...

Page 103: ... Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH http www cdc gov niosh emfpg html World health Organization WHO http www who int peh emf International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection http www icnirp de National Radiation Protection Board UK http www nrpb org uk Updated 4 3 2002 US Food and Drug Administration http www fda gov cellphones ...

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