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SPH-M270

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 SPH-M270

Page 1: ...SPH M270 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: ...Open Source Software Some software components of this product incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public License GPL GNU Lesser General Public License LGPL OpenSSL License BSD License and other open source licenses To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses please visit http opensource samsung com Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability EXCEPT AS SET FOR...

Page 3: ...DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS TO WORK IMPROPERLY Samsung Telecommunications America STA LLC 2012 Samsung Telecommunications America LLC Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Phone For 24 hour information and assistance we offer a new FAQ ARS System Automated Response System at www samsung com us support Headquarters 1301 E Lookout...

Page 4: ...nd other countries 2012 Samsung Telecommunications America LLC Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd All product and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Screen images simulated Appearance of the device may vary VIRGIN and the Virgin signature logo are registered trademarks of Virgin Enterprises Limited and are used under licen...

Page 5: ... Voicemail 18 Ending a Call 18 Options After a Call Ends 18 Emergency Calling 19 Using Speakerphone 20 Using Pauses 20 Using Abbreviated Dialing 21 Using Contacts Match 21 Plus Code Dialing 21 Call History 22 Missed Call Alerts 23 Section 5 Contacts 24 Accessing Contacts 24 Adding a New Contact 24 Editing Contacts 26 Using Contacts 28 Deleting Contacts 29 Contact History 29 Secret Contacts 30 Grou...

Page 6: ...ate SAR Certification Information 77 FCC Part 15 Information to User 79 Commercial Mobile Alerting System CMAS 79 Smart Practices While Driving 79 Battery Use and Safety 81 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 82 UL Certified Travel Charger 83 Display Touch Screen 84 GPS AGPS 84 Emergency Calls 85 Care and Maintenance 86 Responsible Listening 87 Operating Environment 88 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibil...

Page 7: ...cts 3 Replace the battery cover by aligning the cover and pressing it gently into place Removing the Battery 1 Turn the phone off Removing the battery when the device is on may cause loss of stored numbers or messages 2 Remove the battery cover by pulling up on the slot provided 3 Lift the battery out of the device using the slot provided 4 Replace the battery cover by aligning the cover and press...

Page 8: ...cal outlet Battery Capacity This phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion Li Ion battery When the power level is very low the device plays an alert tone and the critical power level icon displays If the battery is not charged the device turns off automatically Extending Battery Life Watch your device s battery indicator and charge the battery before it runs out of power Display brightness backlight ti...

Page 9: ... to popular features such as Voice Service and Speakerphone Front View Closed LED Blinks for an incoming call voicemail or message Glows during charging Outer Screen Displays information such as the date and time signal status and battery strength and alerts Back View Speaker Listen to ringtones and alert tones Listen to other caller s voices when Speakerphone is on Cover Release Latch Pull to rem...

Page 10: ... previous menu When browsing press to return to the previous page END Power Key Press to end a call When in a menu press to return to the Main screen Press and hold to turn the phone on or off Press to silence a call ringtone to send a call to voicemail Speaker Key During a call press to activate the speakerphone From the Main screen press to access Call History or press and hold to launch Voice S...

Page 11: ...nal Keys Navigation Key Press the Navigation Key to scroll and highlight menu items From the Main screen press the Navigation Key to launch favorite features These are the default favorites for more information about setting your own favorites see Navigation Keys on page 72 Option Keys The Left Option Key and Right Option Key are defined by what appears above them in the bottom line of the display...

Page 12: ...s press the END Power Key to return to the Main screen Voice Service Key Press the Voice Service Key to launch Voice Service Speaker Key During a call press the Speaker Key to activate the speakerphone From the Main screen press the Speaker Key to access Call History or press and hold to launch Voice Service BACK Key Press the Back Key to delete characters from the display when entering text When ...

Page 13: ...eeting on the Main screen see Foreground on page 52 Menu Options Presents menu options for the option keys below the screen Outer The Outer screen provides basic information about phone status plus the day and date Customizing the Displays Main screen Customize the main screen by selecting wallpaper and selecting foregrounds For more information see Main Screen on page 52 Outer screen Customize th...

Page 14: ...ice transmitting data 1xDataReceiving 1xRTTdataservice receiving data 1x Data Dormant Data service dormant Status Bar Message Icons Text Message New text message s Multimedia Message New multimedia message s Urgent Message New Urgent messages s Voicemail New voicemail message s Multiple Alerts You have multiple alert messages Missed Multimedia Message New unread multimedia message s Missed Text Me...

Page 15: ...Ringer Ringerand Volume are setfor incoming calls The phone plays the ringtoneforincomingcallsandalerts Ringer Off Ringer Volume turned off and vibrate mode is off No sounds or vibrationsforincomingcallsoralerts Status Bar Status Icons Ringtone Off and Vibrate Ringer Volume set to Ringer Off Always Vibrate On The phone will vibrate for incoming calls and alerts 1 Beep Ringer Volume set to Beep The...

Page 16: ...cess them by pressing FAVORITES from the Menu 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key 2 Press FAVORITES Default favorites display in a list 3 To launch a favorite use the Navigation Key to highlight a favorite then press the MENU OK Key 4 To customize Favorites use the Navigation Key to highlight a favorite then press OPTIONS Replace Highlight an item then press the MENU OK Key to replace the...

Page 17: ... and manage recent calls you dialed missed or received DOWNLOADS View and manage content you downloaded from the Web MESSAGING Create and send messages and view and manage messages you receive CONTACTS Enter view and manage your contacts TOOLS SETTINGS Configure your phone to your preferences and access tools MISSED ALERTS View alerts for events new messages or missed calls WEB Browse the Web ...

Page 18: ...ng Your Device instructions after creating your account in order to start using your phone Activating Your Device 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key TOOLS SETTINGS Settings Phone Information Activation 2 Press YES to activate the device Follow the prompts to complete activation When you finish the process make a phone call to confirm your activation If the phone is still not activated or...

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Page 20: ...recent caller from Call History For more information see Making Calls using Call History on page 22 Dialing Options When dialing you can use these options Press SEND MSG to send a message to the number Press OPTIONS then press the corresponding option key to initiate an option Save Save the number to Contacts to create or update a contact Hard Pause Add a hard pause in the phone number string to p...

Page 21: ...n key for these options Press MUTE to mute the Microphone so the other party cannot hear your voice Press OPTIONS for these options Speaker On Speaker Off Turn the Speakerphone On or Off You can also press the Speaker Key to control Speakerphone while in a call Save Save the other party s number to Contacts as a new contact or to update an existing contact Contacts Launch Contacts For more informa...

Page 22: ...END Power Key Options After a Call Ends After a call press an option key for options Press SEND MSG to create a new message addressed to the other party Press OPTIONS for these options New Group Create a new group Save Save the other party s number to Contacts as a new contact or to update an existing contact Delete Delete the call record from Call History DeleteAll Delete all call records from Ca...

Page 23: ...tem GPS chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available When you place an emergency call the GPS feature of your phone seeks information to calculate your approximate location Depending on several variables including availability and access to satellite signals it may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your approximate location Important Always be p...

Page 24: ...bine two second and hard pauses There are two types of pauses Hard Pause Stops the dialing sequence to wait for action from you When you press the TALK Key dialing continues Places p in the number record to indicate the pause 2 Second Pause Stops the dialing sequence for two seconds then automatically dials the next set of numbers Places t in the number record to indicate the pause To dial or save...

Page 25: ...ly stored with Abbreviated Dialing 2 If only one number matches the combination of your dialed digits and the stored Abbreviated Dialing digits press the TALK Key to call the number or If multiple numbers match highlight a match and press the TALK Key Using Contacts Match Contact Match displays matching contacts as you enter digits or characters when dialing You can select from the list of matches...

Page 26: ...in the record Press OPTIONS for these options New Group Create a new group to contain numbers from Call History Press START then follow the prompts to create the group Save Store a number as a New Contact or update and Existing Contact Delete Erase the highlighted call Delete All Erase all call history Making Calls using Call History 1 From the Main screen press the Speaker Key or From the Main sc...

Page 27: ...ew voicemail if appropriate From the Missed Alerts screen you have these options Press the TALK Key or CALL to return the call Highlight an entry and press the MENU OK Key to open the item depends on the item Press DISMISS to delete the missed call alert Tip You can quickly view Missed Alerts from standby mode by pressing the MENU OK Key MISSED ALERTS ...

Page 28: ...New is highlighted automatically Press the MENU OK Key to select it then select New Contact 3 Enter a Name for the new entry For more information about entering text see Entering Text on page 32 4 Use the Navigation Key to move to the Number field then enter a phone number Press the Navigation Key Down to select a label for the entry Mobile Home Work Pager Fax or Others then press the MENU OK Key ...

Page 29: ...then press DONE to save the contact Adding Contacts from Call History Save a telephone number from a recent call as a contact 1 From the Main screen press the Speaker Key or From the Main screen press the TALK Key 2 Highlight a call and press OPTIONS Save New Contact 3 Enter a Name for the new entry For more information about entering text see Entering Text on page 32 4 Continue using the Navigati...

Page 30: ...and press the MENU OK Key 4 Continue using the Navigation Key to move to fields to add information for the contact if desired 5 When you re finished entering information press DONE to save the contact Editing Contacts from Call History Save a telephone number from a recent call to update an existing contact 1 From the Main screen press the Speaker Key or From the Main screen press the TALK Key 2 H...

Page 31: ...e a ringtone from this contact 5 Highlight a ringtone then press the MENU OK Key 6 Press DONE to save the new ringtone to the contact Assigning a Picture to an Contact Assign a picture to display each time the contact calls you 1 From the Main screen press CONTACTS 2 Find a contact by using the Navigation Key to browse contacts or see Finding a Contact on page 28 Highlight the contact then press O...

Page 32: ...ACTS 2 Find a contact by using the Navigation Key to browse contacts or see Finding a Contact on page 28 3 Highlight the contact then press OPTIONS Contact History 4 Highlight a call record then press the TALK Key Sending Messages using Contacts 1 From the Main screen press CONTACTS 2 Find a contact by using the Navigation Key to browse contacts or see Finding a Contact on page 28 3 Highlight the ...

Page 33: ...ontact then press OPTIONS Contact History 4 Use the Navigation Key to scroll the list of calls and messages While viewing history you can use these options Highlight a call or message then press the MENU OK Key to view details Press the TALK Key to call the number in the item Press SEND MSG to create a new message addressed to the contact Press OPTIONS for these options Delete Erase the highlighte...

Page 34: ...4 Press DONE to save the new setting Groups Assign contacts to categories called Groups to make searching your contacts faster or to quickly send messages to group members You can create a temporary Group to make addressing a message to multiple contacts easier Adding a Group 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key CONTACTS or From the Main screen press CONTACTS 2 Press OPTIONS New Group 3 At...

Page 35: ...or more information see Sending Messages on page 36 Speed Dials Assign up to 99 phone numbers as speed dials to quickly place a call by dialing 1 to 3 digits Assigning Speed Dials 1 From the Main screen press CONTACTS 2 Highlight the contact then press OPTIONS Settings Speed Dials 3 Highlight an available speed dial then press ASSIGN DONE Locating Speed Dial Numbers 1 From the Main screen press CO...

Page 36: ...s to indicate emotion Selecting a Text Input Mode While entering text you can change the text entry mode to your preference Available text entry modes will depend on the type of field While entering text press OPTIONS then highlight a mode from the list and press the MENU OK Key Text Entry Settings Configure text entry settings to suit your preferences For more information about settings you can c...

Page 37: ... lower case and T9 WORD upper case To enter a space press Press once to enter a period twice to enter or three times to enter Entering Text using Abc ABC abc Mode Abc mode is standard text entry mode for mobile telephones To switch to Abc mode press OPTIONS then select Text Mode Abc While entering text Press the appropriate key once for the first letter on the key twice for the second letter three...

Page 38: ...field To switch to Symbols mode press OPTIONS then select Text Mode Symbols To enter symbols There are 5 pages of symbols To access more symbols use the Navigation Key to scroll pages Press the number key corresponding to a symbol to insert it Entering Smileys Use Smileys mode to enter popular emoticons To switch to Smileys mode press OPTIONS then select Text Mode Smileys To enter smileys There ar...

Page 39: ...d Picture Messages on page 35 Messages View and manage messages you have sent received and created but not sent drafts ServiceAlert Viewmessagesfromyour service provider For more information see Service Alerts on page 36 Settings Configure message settings For more information see Messaging Settings on page 38 Text and Picture Messages With text and picture messaging SMS MMS you can send and recei...

Page 40: ...Subject Line Add a subject field or modify an existing subject field Save as Draft Store a copy of the message 4 Press SEND to send the message Accessing Messages When you receive a message an alert displays on the screen and a new message icon appears in the Status Bar To read a new message 1 At the new message alert press VIEW or the MENU OK Key 2 If the message includes an attachment such as a ...

Page 41: ...nouncement Record a greeting Note Without a password anyone who has access to your device can access your voicemail messages To prevent this create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new message An alert displays on the screen The assigned ringtone vibration plays The LED above th...

Page 42: ...er 2 Press when voicemail answers then enter your passcode Messaging Settings Messaging settings allow you to decide how you would like to be notified of new messages add a signature to messages you send and create your own preset messages Notification Specify how you want to be notified of new messages 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key MESSAGING Settings Notification 2 Choose an option...

Page 43: ... modify the text or Press OPTIONS Delete or Delete All To add a new preset message 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key MESSAGING Settings Preset Messages 2 Select OPTIONS Add New 3 Enter your message and press the MENU OK Key Signature Create a text signature to add to each message you send 1 From the Main screen select MESSAGING Settings Signature On Select Off if you do not wish to incl...

Page 44: ...ve Imminent Alerts and AMBER Alerts Presidential Alerts cannot be disabled All alerts are enabled by default To disable Imminent Threat Alerts Extreme and Severe and AMBER Alerts 1 From the Main screen select MESSAGING Settings Emergency Alerts 2 On the ReceiveAlerts menu highlight alerts then perform options if available Presidential Alerts Always On by default cannot be disabled Extreme Alerts P...

Page 45: ...s the MENU OK Key MULTIMEDIA My Stuff Ringtones Get New Ringtones 2 Follow the prompts to connect to the Internet to browse and download new ringtones Graphics Download graphics and manage your downloaded graphics 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key MULTIMEDIA My Stuff Graphics Get New Graphics 2 Follow the prompts to connect to the Internet to browse and download new graphics My Photos P...

Page 46: ...M to set the time of day Ringer Press the MENU OK Key then select from Downloaded or Preloaded ringtones or choose No Ringer Repeat Use the Navigation Key to choose a pattern for the alarm Snooze Interval Use the Navigation Key to choose a time period for each time you choose Snooze for a ringing alarm Volume Use the Navigation Key to choose a level for the alarm ringtone 4 Press DONE to save the ...

Page 47: ...at day Delete Delete the highlighted item Delete All Erase all items Scheduler Add new schedule items and view items by date week or month 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key TOOLS SETTINGS Tools Calendar Scheduler 2 Use the Navigation Key to highlight a date Icons at the bottom of the display show active items on the date While viewing use these options Press VIEW to see items for the da...

Page 48: ...on Key to choose a repeat interval Ringer Press the MENU OK Key then select a ringtone for the reminder Start time and date Enter a time and date for the event to begin End time and date Enter a time and date for the event to stop Contact Press the MENU OK Key then mark contact s to include in the event 4 Press DONE to save the event Deleting events 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key TOO...

Page 49: ...lete All Erase all tasks Adding tasks 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key TOOLS SETTINGS Tools Calendar Task List 2 Press ADD then configure the task Name In the first blank field enter a name for the new task then press NEXT to proceed This field is required Priority Use the Navigation Key to set the urgency of the task Time Enter a due time for the task Date Enter a due date for the tas...

Page 50: ... Adding countdowns 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key TOOLS SETTINGS Tools Calendar Countdown 2 Press ADD then configure the countdown Name In the first blank field enter a name for the new countdown then press NEXT to proceed This field is required Time Enter a due time for the countdown Date Enter a due date for the countdown 3 Press DONE to save the countdown Deleting countdowns 1 Fro...

Page 51: ...e Press after a number to change the sign Press to enter a decimal point 4 Press the MENU OK Key to perform the calculation Tip Calculator Calculate a tip and how much each person should pay 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key TOOLS SETTINGS Tools Calculator Tip Calculator 2 Use the Navigation Key to move to fields Bill Enter the amount of the bill Tip Enter the tip percentage Paying Ente...

Page 52: ...le Number of miles per gallon Voice Service Voice Service is advanced speech recognition software that recognizes your spoken commands to dial phone numbers create messages and launch phone features such as Contacts Calendar and My Pictures To use Voice Service speak naturally into your phone at a distance of 3 12 inches There is no need to train Voice Service it is designed to recognize natural s...

Page 53: ... a new text message Lookup Name Find information on your phone Go To Menu Launch a Menu item Check Item Speak the name of an item to check its status Tip For help using Voice Service press TUTORIAL World Time To view the time in over 50 different locations 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key TOOLS SETTINGS Tools World Time 2 Use the Navigation Key to scroll cities and time zones 3 Press S...

Page 54: ...ck Locking protects a memo from deletion or changes Voice Memo Record a voice note Recording Voice Memos 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key TOOLS SETTINGS Tools Voice Memo Record 2 Speak your memo Press PAUSE to temporarily stop recording or press FINISH to stop recording Reviewing Voice Memos 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key TOOLS SETTINGS Tools Voice Memo Review 2 Use the N...

Page 55: ...ols 51 Recording a Call as a Voice Memo 1 During a phone call press OPTIONS Voice Memo 2 Press STOP or to end the recording Note Voice Memos recorded during a call have the phone number as the memo Title ...

Page 56: ...t from images preloaded on your phone 3 Select an image then press ASSIGN Foreground Foregrounds are items that appear on top of the Wallpaper You can configure your phone to display a clock or calendar or a greeting 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key TOOLS SETTINGS Settings Display Main Screen Foreground 2 Select one of the following Clock Calendar Use the NavigationKey to scroll right ...

Page 57: ...reen Contrast 2 Use the Navigation Key to highlight a selection then press the MENU OK Key to save your selection Picture ID Select images to display when you receive calls Contacts Assign pictures to contacts to have the same image display for any contact who calls or assign a picture to a single contact Tip You can assign a picture to a contact when you add or edit the contact For more informati...

Page 58: ... Unknown 2 Use the Navigation Key to highlight No Image or select an image from My Photos Downloaded or Preloaded then press ASSIGN Backlight Control Control how long the display screen remains on until dimming then turning off after your last key press Backlight Dim 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key TOOLS SETTINGS Settings Display Backlight Control Backlight Dim 2 Use the Navigation Ke...

Page 59: ... Mode 2 Use the Navigation Key to highlight On or Off and press the MENU OK Key Volume Adjust the volume settings to suit your needs and your environment Incoming Ringer Volume Set the volume for incoming call ringtones 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key TOOLS SETTINGS Settings Volume Incoming Ringer Volume 2 Use the Volume Key or the Navigation Key to adjust the volume As you highlight ...

Page 60: ...to adjustthevolume thenpresstheMENU OKKey to save your selection Ringers Ringers notify you of incoming calls and new messages plus act as alerts to alarm calendar events You can assign different ringtones to individual Contacts types of calls and types of messages Incoming Calls Contact Entries Assign ringtones to contacts to have the same image display for any contact who calls or assign a ringt...

Page 61: ...Private Unknown 2 Choose a ringtone from Downloaded or Preloaded ringtones or choose No Ringer 3 Press the MENU OK Key to save your selections Voicemail Choose a ringtone to play when you have new voicemail messages 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key TOOLS SETTINGS Settings Ringers Voicemail 2 Choose a ringtone from Downloaded or Preloaded ringtones or choose No Ringer 3 Press the MENU O...

Page 62: ...own Choose a ringtone to play when you turn your phone on and off 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key TOOLS SETTINGS Settings Ringers Power Up Down 2 Use the Navigation Key to highlight On or Off then press the MENU OK Key to save your selection Battery Alert Choose a ringtone to play when the battery level is critical 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key TOOLS SETTINGS Settings R...

Page 63: ...nguage used for the phone s displays or select English or Spanish Personal Dictionary Manage a dictionary of wordstobeusedwithXT9PredictiveText Toedit a word highlight a word in the list or enter criteria to find a word then press Options for editing options Press ADD to add a new word Word Choice List Set to On to have a list of possible matches display as you enter text in XT9 Predictive Text en...

Page 64: ...your phone s settings and browser information Advanced Display information about your phone s network settings Lock Phone Set the locking behavior of your phone When the phone is locked you must enter the User Lock Code to use it except when dialing emergency numbers You can manually lock your phone to prevent its use until unlocking with the Lock Code 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key ...

Page 65: ... services or configure how features are used You can restrict the numbers called by the phone specify numbers that can be sent a message by the phone and control access to the Web and Location setting These restrictions are accessed using the Parental Controls Code separate from the Phone Lock code Turning Parental Controls On or Off Parental Controls must be set to On to configure controls To ena...

Page 66: ...see Turning Parental Controls On or Off on page 61 3 Select Restrictions CONTINUE Voice Calls On Off 4 Use the Navigation Key to highlight On to restrict Voice Calls or Off then press the MENU OK Key to save your selection Allowed Numbers Specify Contacts for allowed voice calls from the phone while the Voice Calls Parental Control is On 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key TOOLS SETTINGS ...

Page 67: ...wed Numbers Specify Contacts for allowed text messages from the phone while the Text Messaging Parental Control is On 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key TOOLS SETTINGS Settings Parental Controls 2 Enter the Parental Control Code at the prompt For more information see Turning Parental Controls On or Off on page 61 3 Select Restrictions Text Messaging Allowed Numbers 4 Use the Navigation K...

Page 68: ... press the MENU OK Key to save your selection Force Location On Turning Location On allows the network to detect the phone s position using GPS technology Some services require the Location be set to On Use the Force Location On setting to prevent Location being set to Off 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key TOOLS SETTINGS Settings Parental Controls 2 Enter the Parental Control Code at th...

Page 69: ...the reset by pressing RESET Reset Phone Resetting phone settings restores factory defaults including the ringtone types volume settings and display settings and deletes all user data including contacts and media stored on the phone Important Resetting the phone deletes all stored data including contacts and media stored on the phone 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key TOOLS SETTINGS Setti...

Page 70: ...ges Call History Delete all records of calls dialed received and missed Cookies and Cache Delete web browsing history Downloaded Content Delete all files you ve downloaded Contacts Delete all contacts Pictures Delete all pictures except preloaded images Change Lock Code The Lock Code is used to lock the phone and to access some phone settings 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key TOOLS SETT...

Page 71: ...g 2 Use the Navigation Key to highlight On to enable Abbreviated Dialing or Off then press the MENU OK Key 3 When you set Abbreviated Dialing to On continue to enter the digits for abbreviated dialing Digits you enter here are dialed before prepended to digits you dial on the keypad Press DONE to save your settings Call Answer Select a method for answering incoming calls to replace the default pre...

Page 72: ...ur voice command Choose Automatic Always Confirm or Never Confirm Adaptation Train Voice Service to recognize your voice Choose Adapt Voice and follow the prompts Audio Modes Control the level of guidance VoiceServiceprovides ChoosePromptModeto have Voice Service give you a spoken prompt for information Choose Expert Mode to have Voice Service use only beeps to prompt you About View information ab...

Page 73: ...U OK Key to save your selection Net Guard When Net Guard is On you ll receive a prompt to confirm the connection to data services each time you launch a feature that uses data such as when downloading ringtones or using Web to connect to the Internet 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key TOOLS SETTINGS Settings Others Net Guard 2 Use the NavigationKey to highlight On or Off then press the M...

Page 74: ...t Speed Dials Set speed dials to quickly dial numbers you use frequently Enter a number from 2 99 Speed Dial 1 is reserved for Voicemail then press ASSIGN to select a contact Press DONE to save the selection ShowSecret HideSecret Youcanset contacts as Secret to prevent their information from displaying in Contacts until you enter the Lock Code Enter the Lock Code default is the last 4 digits of th...

Page 75: ... equipment plugged into your phone s headset jack 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key TOOLS SETTINGS Settings Others TTY Options 2 Use the Navigation Key to highlight items then press the MENU OK Key to select TTY Full TTY Talk TTY Hear TTY Off To access the state Telecommunications Relay Service TRS for assistance with TTY calls Dial 711 then press the TALK Key and press to reach an oper...

Page 76: ... shortcuts to your preferences 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key TOOLS SETTINGS Settings Others Navigation Keys 2 Use the Navigation Key to highlight a Navigation Key direction from Left Navigation Right Navigation Up Navigation or Down Navigation then press the MENU OK Key to select 3 Highlight a new shortcut then press the MENU OK Key to save your setting ...

Page 77: ...ergy these studies have failed to be replicated The majority of studies published have failed to show an association between exposure to radio frequency from a cell phone and health problems The low levels of RF cell phones emit while in use are in the microwave frequency range They also emit RF at substantially reduced time intervals when in the stand by mode Whereas high levels of RF can produce...

Page 78: ... in the International Journal of Epidemiology June 2010 compared cell phone usage for more than 5 000 people with brain tumors glioma 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 ...

Page 79: ...87 and 2005 the overall age adjusted incidence of brain cancer did not increase Additional information about SEER can be found at http seer cancer gov Cell Phone Industry Actions Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions the FDA has urged the cell phone industry to take a number of steps including the following Support needed research on possible biological effect...

Page 80: ...g CellPhoneAccessoriesthatClaimtoShield the Head from RF 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 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 acce...

Page 81: ...w icnirp de Health Protection Agency http www hpa org uk Topics Radiation US Food and Drug Administration http www fda gov Radiation EmittingProducts RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures HomeBusinessandEntertainment CellPhones default htm SpecificAbsorptionRate SAR Certification Information Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the ...

Page 82: ...t the ear and worn on the body as required by the FCC For body worn operation this phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the mobile device a minimum of 1 5 cm from the body Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for th...

Page 83: ...l 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 is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equ...

Page 84: ...es first not the call If you consider a call necessary and appropriate follow these tips Use a hands free device Secure your phone within easy reach Place calls when you are not moving Plan calls when your car will be stationary Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations Let the person with whom you are speaking know that you are driving and will suspend the call if necessary Do not tak...

Page 85: ... 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 not handle a damaged or leaking battery Do not let leaking battery fluid come in contac...

Page 86: ...mage to the equipment and a possible risk of fire explosion or leakage leading to serious injuries damages to your phone or other serious hazard Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile devices and genuine Samsung accessories Proper disposal of your mobile device and its battery is not only important for safety i...

Page 87: ...oved recycler To find the nearest recycling location go to our website www samsung com recyclingdirect Or call 877 278 0799 Followlocalregulationsregardingdisposal of mobile devices 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 ...

Page 88: ...a Global Positioning System GPS signal for location based applications A GPS uses satellites controlled by the U S Government 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 As...

Page 89: ...ould always visually confirm that the navigational instructions are consistent with what you see before following them All users should pay attention to road conditions closures traffic and all other factors that may impact safe driving or walking Always obey posted road signs Emergency Calls This mobile device like any wireless mobile device operates using radio signals wireless and landline netw...

Page 90: ...gations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from Liquids of 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 ...

Page 91: ...problem varies Additionally the amount of sound produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the nature of the sound the device settings and the headphones that are used As a result there is no single volume setting that is appropriate for everyone or for every combination of sound settings and equipment You should follow some common sense recommendations when using any portable audio d...

Page 92: ...ations in force in any area and always switch your mobile device off whenever it is forbidden to use it or when it may cause interference or danger When connecting the mobile device or any accessory 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 D...

Page 93: ... 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 use ...

Page 94: ...ot remove the battery leave it as is Then dry the device with a towel and take it to a service center FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices The U S Federal Communications Commission FCC has established requirements for digital wireless mobile devices to be compatible with hearing aids and other assistive hearing devices When individuals employing some assistive hearing...

Page 95: ...o 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 they are together For example if a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless mobile device meets the M3 level rating the sum of the two values equals M5 Under the standard this shou...

Page 96: ...fect to the mobile device Although your mobile device 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 service the mobile device or install the mobile device in a vehicle Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to ...

Page 97: ...offender or legal action or both While using your device leave some lights on in the room and do not hold the screen too close to your eyes Seizures or blackouts can occur when you are exposed to flashing lights while watching videos or playing games for extended periods If you feel any discomfort stop using the device immediately Reduce risk of repetitive motion injuries When you repetitively per...

Page 98: ...removed defaced damaged altered or made illegible e ordinary wear and tear f defects or damage resulting from the use of Product in conjunction or connection with accessories products or ancillary peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG g defects or damage resulting from improper testing operation maintenance installation service or adjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG...

Page 99: ... transfer or assignment of this Limited Warranty is prohibited What must you do to obtain warranty service To obtain service under this Limited Warranty you must return the Product to an authorized phone service facility in an adequate 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 s...

Page 100: ...PABILITIES OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE AND SUITABILITY OF ANY SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT RESTS SOLELY WITH THE USER AND THE DIRECT VENDOR OWNER OR SUPPLIER OF SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT Nothing in the Product instructions or information shall be construed to create an express warranty of any kind with respect to the Products No agent employee dealer representative or reseller is...

Page 101: ...of such fees Administrative facility and arbitrator fees for arbitrations in which your total damage claims exclusive of attorney fees and expert witness fees exceed 5 000 00 Large Claim shall be determined according 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 ...

Page 102: ...f this sort it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System EFS Clear which will eliminate all user memory and return all settings to default settings Please contact the Samsung Customer Care Center for details Important Please provide warranty information proof of purchase to Samsung s Customer Care Center in order to provide this servic...

Page 103: ...he Software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and treaties Samsung or its suppliers own the title copyright and other intellectual property rights in the Software The Software is licensed not sold 3 LIMITATIONS ON END USER RIGHTS You may not reverse engineer decompile disassemble or otherwise attempt to discover the source code or algorithms of the Software except and ...

Page 104: ...otice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA Upon termination of this EULA you must cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies full or partial of the Software 9 THIRD PARTY APPLICATIONS Certain third party applications may be included with or downloaded to this mobile device SAMSUNG makes no representations whatsoever about any of these appli...

Page 105: ...ODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG IS DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED USE OF ANY THIRD PARTY APPLICATION IS DONE AT PURCHASER S OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND PURCHASER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR MOBILE DEVICE OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOADING OR USE OF SUCH THIRD PARTY APPLICATIONS SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY REGARDING WHETHER PURCHASER S PERSONAL INFORMATIO...

Page 106: ...POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU NOT WITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING SAMSUNG S TOTAL LIABILITY TO PURCHASER FOR ALL LOSSES DAMAGES CAUSES OF ACTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE BASED ON CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF PURCHASER S USE OF ...

Page 107: ...which is expressly excluded If a dispute controversy or difference is not amicably settled it shall be finally resolved by arbitration in Seoul Korea in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board The award of arbitration shall be final and binding upon the parties 14 ENTIRE AGREEMENT SEVERABILITY This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung relati...

Page 108: ...anging the wallpaper 52 Display Touch Screen 84 Display Screen viewing 9 Displaying user ID 16 Do cell phones pose a health hazard 73 E Emergency Calls 85 Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals 73 F FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices 90 FCC Notice and Cautions 92 G GPS AGPS 84 H Health and Safety Information 73 I Icon Glossary 10 L Location settings 61 M My Account ...

Page 109: ...ening 87 Restricting Children s Access to Your Mobile device 91 Ringtone Types 56 selecting a ringtone 56 Ringtones selecting a type 56 S Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 82 Settings location settings 61 parental controls 61 phone information 60 ringtone types 56 text entry 59 Smart Practices While Driving 79 Specific Absorption Rate SAR Certification Information 77 Standard Limited Warranty ...

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