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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-M390

Page 1: ...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: ...re registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG microSD microSDHC and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the SD Card Association 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 devi...

Page 5: ...22 Displaying Your Phone Number 22 Making Calls 22 Answering Calls 23 Options During a Call 25 Ending a Call 25 Options After a Call Ends 25 Emergency Calling 25 Using Speaker Mode 26 Using Pauses 26 Using Abbreviated Dialing 27 Using Contact Match 28 Plus Code Dialing 28 History 28 Missed Call Alerts 29 Section 5 Contacts 30 Using the QWERTY Keyboard 30 Accessing Contacts 30 Adding Contacts 30 Us...

Page 6: ...ne Information 81 Lock Phone 82 Location 82 Parental Controls 83 Others 89 Section 11 Health and Safety Information 96 Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals 96 Specific Absorption Rate SAR Certification Information 100 FCC Part 15 Information to User 102 Commercial Mobile Alerting System CMAS 102 Smart Practices While Driving 102 Battery Use and Safety 104 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 10...

Page 7: ...3 Other Important Safety Information 115 Section 12 Warranty Information 117 Standard Limited Warranty 117 End User License Agreement for Software 121 Section 13 Index 127 ...

Page 8: ...g to the default display settings If you select other settings navigation may be different Unless otherwise specified all instructions in this manual assume that you are starting from the Main screen and using the external keys To get to the Main screen you may need to unlock the phone or keypad Note Instructions in this manual are based on default settings and may vary from your phone depending o...

Page 9: ...ng Brings to your attention important information to prevent loss of data or functionality or even prevent damage to your phone Text Conventions This manual provides condensed information about how to use your phone To make this possible the following text conventions are used to represent often used steps Highlight Use Navigation Keys or to move focus to an item on the screen Select Use Navigatio...

Page 10: ...ries are designed to maximize battery life Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage Battery Indicator The battery icon in the upper right corner of the display shows battery power level Two to three minutes before the battery becomes too low to operate the empty battery icon will flash and a tone will sound If you continue to operate the phone without charging the ...

Page 11: ...e housing aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts in the phone Push down on the bottom of the battery down until it snaps into place 3 Install the battery cover Removing the Battery 1 Remove the battery cover For more information see Removing the battery cover on page 6 2 Lift the battery up by the slot provided 3 Lift the battery up and out of the phone ...

Page 12: ...d AC power outlet Non Supported Batteries Samsung handsets do not support the use of non approved batteries Important Using a non supported battery may damage to your phone When using a non supported battery you will hear a series of beeps and see a warning message NON SUPPORTED BATTERY SEE USER MANUAL If you receive this warning battery charging has been disabled Samsung charging accessories such...

Page 13: ...ant to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as you activate your phone For more information see Voicemail on page 51 Memory Card Your phone supports optional removable microSD and microSDHC memory cards of up to 32GB capacity not included You can store music pictures and other files on a memory card Installing a Memory Card 1 Pull the memory card cover out and turn it to expose the ...

Page 14: ...ogy Personal Productivity Tools Alarm Calendar Bluetooth Calculator World Time Memo Pad Voice Memo Messaging Text Picture Video Voice Email Emergency Alerts 2 Megapixel Camera Voice Service for no training voice activated dialing and other features Speaker for hands free conversations Memory Card slot for optional microSD and microSDHC cards up to 32GB capacity not included ...

Page 15: ... the Main screen press to access Recent History Speaker Key Press to enable disable speakerphone Voicemail Key Press and hold to access voicemail Back Key Press to delete characters from the display Press to return to the previous menu or screen End Power Key Press to end a call Press and hold to power the phone On or Off Press to send an incoming call directly to voicemail When navigating press t...

Page 16: ...mcorder While in Camera mode press to take a picture While in Camcorder mode press to record video or press and hold to toggle to Camera mode Strap attachment Attach a strap not included Volume Key From the Main screen press to adjust Master Volume Press to adjust voice volume during calls adjust audio volume or mute an incoming call ringtone USB Port Plug in a USB cable for charging or to sync mu...

Page 17: ... the Main screen press to access the Menu When browsing menus press to select the highlighted item Back Key When entering text press to delete characters Press to return to the previous menu or screen Back View Features 3 5mm Headset Jack Plug in an optional headset not included for conversations or music playback Camera Used to take pictures Speaker Plays music ringtones and sounds plus call audi...

Page 18: ...Key is EDIT press to edit the item or field Right Option Key Some functions of the Right Option Key or are From the Main screen press CONTACTS to open your Contacts list When the Right Option Key is OPTIONS press to choose options for the current item Navigation Keys Press the Navigation Key Up Down Left or Right to browse menus and lists or to launch applications from the Main screen Navigation K...

Page 19: ... For example Press the Talk Key to answer calls Enter a number and press the Talk Key to make a call Press the Talk Key from the Main screen to display a list of all calls to and from your phone Press and hold the Talk Key from the Main screen to launch Voice Service MENU OK Key Some functions of the MENU OK Key or are From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key to open the Menu When browsing menus...

Page 20: ...acters when entering text or to return to a previous menu or step Main Screen Note Unless stated otherwise instructions in this User Manual start with the phone unlocked at the Main screen Features Status Bar Presents icons to show network status battery power and connection details For a list see Status Bar Icons on page 17 Foregrounds Displays Clock Calendar or Scheduler information or a default...

Page 21: ...mated 1x Data Sending 1xRTT data service transmitting data 1x Data Receiving 1xRTT data service receiving data 1x Data Dormant Data service dormant Status Bar Message Icons Text Message New text message s PictureMailMessage Newpicture mail messages Message New Urgent messages Voicemail New voicemail message s Multiple Alerts You have multiple alert messages Missed Picture Mail Message New Picture ...

Page 22: ...eandVolumeareset forincomingcalls The phone pl aysthe ringtone for incoming calls and alerts Ringtone Off Ringtone Volume turned off and vibrate mode is off No sounds or vibrations for incoming calls and alerts Status Bar Status Icons Ringtone Off and Vibrate Ringtone Volume set to Ringtone Off Always Vibrate On The phone will vibrate for incoming calls and alerts 1 Beep Ringtone Volume set to Bee...

Page 23: ...Videos View and manage pictures and videos on your phone Downloads View andmanagecontent you downloaded from the Web Messages Create and send messages and view and manage messages you receive Contacts Enter view and manage your contacts Web Browse the Web Missed Alerts View alerts for events new messages or missed calls Media Player View and manage media content on your phone Search Search the Int...

Page 24: ... Device instructions below after creating your plan 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 you...

Page 25: ...ount When your balance is low Top Up is how you add money to your payLo by Virgin Mobile account balance You can Top Up your payLo by Virgin Mobile account right from your phone First buy a Top Up card at one of the thousands of retailers that carry them or register your debit card credit card or PayPal account at www virginmobileusa com 1 Buy a Top Up card from any available retailer 2 From the M...

Page 26: ...ls Making Calls Using the Keypad Enter the phone number on the keypad then press the Talk Key Making Calls Using Speed Dials Use speed dials to make dialing easier For more information see Making Calls using Speed Dials on page 39 Making Calls from Contacts Call a contact from Contacts For more information see Making Calls using Contacts on page 32 Making Calls from History Return a call or call a...

Page 27: ... contacts to make routine calling easier For more information see Using Pauses on page 26 Answering Calls The phone alerts you to incoming calls Depending on the phone s status your settings and the type of call you may see Playing the ringtone and or vibrating Flashing the LED indicator Illuminating the backlight Displaying an incoming call message If the call is from a number stored in Contacts ...

Page 28: ... and takes them to VoiceMail 1 Use the Navigation Key to select Ignore with Text then press the OK Menu Key 2 Create a text message and send it to the caller For more information see Sending Messages on page 49 Answering calls while on a call During a call if a new call is incoming your phone will alert you You can choose to answer the new call or ignore it to send the caller to voicemail When you...

Page 29: ...ecords For more information see History on page 28 Tools Launch the Tools menu For more information see Tools on page 60 Ending a Call Press the 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 Con...

Page 30: ...eaker mode to talk hands free or to share a call with others During a call press the Speaker Key to turn Speakerphone On or Off Caution Due to increased volume do not place the phone near your ear when the Speaker is On Using Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers When you save a number with pauses you c...

Page 31: ...umber and your phone fills in the other digits For example if many numbers you dial have the same area code you can configure Abbreviated Dialing with the area code then just dial the remaining digits to place a call Abbreviated Dialing will add the configured digits before the number to complete the number When you turn Abbreviated Dialing On you store digits to add to the beginning of the digits...

Page 32: ...automatically inserts the access code for international dialing followed by the country code and phone number History Recent History saves a record of every call that you dial miss or answer Use Recent History to return calls or send a message to the other party in a recent call 1 From the Main screen press the Speaker Key or From the Main screen press the TALK Key 2 Calls display by date time and...

Page 33: ...History on page 31 or see Editing Contacts from Recent History on page 35 Missed Call Alerts When you do not answer or ignore an incoming call the Missed Alerts screen displays to alert you to the missed call and new 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 it...

Page 34: ... Adding Contacts Note This procedure uses the QWERTY keyboard Rotate the phone and slide it open to access the QWERTY keyboard 1 From the Main screen press CONTACTS 2 Add 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 42 4 Use the Navigation Keys to move ...

Page 35: ... information to fields or press DONE to save the contact Adding Contacts from Recent History Note This procedure uses the QWERTY keyboard Rotate the phone and slide it open to access the QWERTY keyboard Save a telephone number from a recent call as a contact 1 From the Main screen press the Talk Key to display Recent History 2 Use the Navigation Keys to highlight a call 3 Press OPTIONS Save New Co...

Page 36: ...ing Calls using Contacts 1 From the Main screen press CONTACTS 2 Highlight a contact by using the Navigation Key to browse contacts or see Finding a Contact on page 32 3 Press the Talk Key to call the contact 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 32 3 Highlight the conta...

Page 37: ...y turned Bluetooth On follow the prompts to turn it On 4 Mark contact s for sending Use the Navigation Key to highlight contacts then press the MENU OK Key to mark them for sending Press OPTIONS to choose Select All or Unselect All 5 When finished press SEND CONTACTS 6 Follow the prompts to continue with the Bluetooth transfer For more information about adding devices and sending via Bluetooth see...

Page 38: ...dify or add information 4 When you re finished entering information press DONE to save the contact Editing Contacts from the Keypad Enter a telephone number with the keypad then save it Note This procedure uses the external phone keypad 1 From the Main screen use the Keypad to enter the telephone number 2 Press OPTIONS Save New Contact 3 Use the Navigation Key to highlight a contact then press the...

Page 39: ...ished entering information press DONE to save the contact Assigning a Ringtone to a Contact Assign a ringtone to a contact so you can identify the caller by the ringtone Note This procedure uses the QWERTY keyboard Rotate the phone and slide it open to access the QWERTY keyboard 1 From the Main screen press CONTACTS 2 Find a contact by using the Navigation Keys to browse contacts or see Finding a ...

Page 40: ...NU OK Key 5 Press DONE to save the contact Adding Pauses or Waits Calls to automated systems can require you to press keys to navigate menus or to enter a password or account number You can store these phone numbers with special pause orwait characters in a contact record to make dialing easier 1 From the Main screen press CONTACTS 2 Create a new contact or edit an existing contact For more inform...

Page 41: ...Secret or Set as Not Secret 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 people easier Adding a Group Note This procedure uses the QWERTY keyboard Rotate the phone and slide it open to access the QWE...

Page 42: ...ng the message as desired For more information see Sending Messages on page 49 Speed Dials Store up to 99 phone numbers as Speed Dials to quickly place a call by dialing 1 to 3 digits You can assign speed dial numbers when you add a new Contacts entry when you add a new phone number to an existing entry or when you edit an existing number Assigning Speed Dials Note This procedure uses the QWERTY k...

Page 43: ...ontacts which you can send to recipients as a virtual business card vCard attached to a message or via Bluetooth Note Navigation for these procedures may differ when an optional memory card is installed Creating My Name Card Note This procedure uses the QWERTY keyboard Rotate the phone and slide it open to access the QWERTY keyboard 1 From the Main screen press CONTACTS OPTIONS Settings My Name Ca...

Page 44: ...on page 65 Contact History 1 From the Main screen press CONTACTS 2 Highlight a contact by using the Navigation Key to browse contacts or see Finding a Contact on page 32 then press the MENU OK Key to display the contact 3 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 p...

Page 45: ...information from displaying in Contacts until you enter the Lock Code Enter the Lock Code default is the last 4 digits of the telephone number assigned to your phone to switch between settings For more information see Secret Contacts on page 37 MyNameCard Edityourpersonalcontactentry For more information see My Name Card on page 39 Services Call services for information Highlight a service and pre...

Page 46: ...ypad Using the QWERTY Keyboard The built in QWERTY keyboard provides quick and easy text input similar to a computer keyboard To access the keyboard rotate the phone and slide it open as shown Choosing a Text Entry Mode While entering text you can choose a text entry mode 1 While entering text press OPTIONS Text Mode 2 Select a text entry mode Available modes depend on the type of text field The c...

Page 47: ...press keys Predictive Text displays matching words If the correct word displays after entering a few characters press the MENU OK Key to accept it then start entering the next word Enter all the letters of a word before editing or deletingcharacters Pressthe BackKeyto backspaceandclearonecharacter orpressand hold to clear an entire word Press the Shift Key to toggle between Predictive initial case...

Page 48: ...s Using Preset Messages Preset Messages are pre loaded phrases that you can insert into your messages 1 While entering text press OPTIONS Text Mode Add Preset Message 2 Use the Navigation Keys to highlight a phrase then press SELECT or press the number for the message Entering Symbols Enter symbols by pressing the Function Key to access the blue symbols at the top of the keys or use Symbols mode W...

Page 49: ...Mode Add Preset Message 2 Use the Navigation Key to highlight a phrase then press SELECT or press the number for the message EnteringTextusingAbc ABC abcMode Abc mode is standard text entry mode for mobile telephones and is the default text entry mode when using the external keypad 1 While entering text press OPTIONS Text Mode Abc 2 Press the appropriate key once for the first letter on the key tw...

Page 50: ...re editing or deleting characters Press the Back Key to backspace and clear one character or press and hold to clear an entire word Press the Shift Key to toggle between Predictive initial case predictive lower case and PREDICTIVE upper case Press the Space Key to enter a space Entering Symbols Use Symbols mode to enter common symbols into a text field 1 While entering text press OPTIONS Text Mode...

Page 51: ...nguagetobe used when using the Predictive Text entry mode Choose Display Language to use the current languageusedforthephone sdisplays orselect English or Spanish Word Choice List Set to On to have a list of possible matches display as you enter text in Predictive Text entry mode or Off Word Prediction Set to On to have Predictive Text predict the next word or choose Off Word Completion Set to On ...

Page 52: ... more information see Using the QWERTY Keyboard on page 42 Note Instructions for creating editing and managing Contacts use the QWERTY keyboard unless otherwise stated in the procedure Accessing Messages Messages you send and receive are stored in Messaging 1 From the Main screen press MESSAGES 2 Choose an option Voicemail Access Voicemail to retrieve voice messages from callers For more informati...

Page 53: ...nts then press CONTINUE Select Go to Contacts to select a Contact containing a phone number or e mail address Press MULTIPLE then select more than one contact and press the MENU OK Key Press NEW ADDR to enter a phone number or e mail address 3 Enter message text For more information see Entering Text on page 42 While entering text press OPTIONS for options Text Mode Choose a text entry mode Add Pr...

Page 54: ...rom the Main screen select MESSAGES Service Alert Email Setting up Email Use Email to send and receive email from multiple accounts right from your phone 1 From the Main screen select MESSAGES Email 2 The first time you access Email read the terms and conditions and follow the prompts to proceed 3 Select an email provider then follow the prompts to set up your account on your phone 4 After setting...

Page 55: ...y recommends that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access Without a password anyone who has access to your device can access your voicemail messages 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 the display glows red A Messag...

Page 56: ...splays in the Status Bar for new messages Preset Messages Your phone comes with preset messages such as What s up and Where are you to make sending text messages easier Customize or delete these messages to suit your needs or add your own messages To edit or delete a preset message 1 From the Main screen press MESSAGES Settings Preset Messages 2 Use the MENU OK Key to highlight a preset message 3 ...

Page 57: ...ceiving an Emergency Alert There are three types of Emergency Alerts Presidential Imminent Severe or Extreme AMBER Alerts missing persons Customers may choose not to receive 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 MESSAGES Settings Em...

Page 58: ...allpaper Applications Choose Get New Applications to connect to the Web and download new applications or choose Email to download the Email application to your phone Ringback Tones Connect to the Web and download new ringback tones Downloads Browse search and purchase items for your phone From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key Downloads Media Player Play music stored on an optional installed m...

Page 59: ...ou may interfere with another person s privacy 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key My Photos Videos Camera or From the Main screen press and hold the Camera Key on the right side of the phone 2 Press OPTIONS to configure Camera settings if desired 3 Using the display screen as a viewfinder compose your picture by aiming the lens at your subject 4 Press the Camera Key or the MENU OK Key to...

Page 60: ...photos into a mosaic Panorama Take multiple pictures to be combined into one NightShot Automaticallyadjustsettingsforlow light conditions White Balance Choose a setting for the light source Resolution Choosearesolutionfornewphotos Resolution affects the image quality and file size Brightness Adjust the light level in pictures you take Timer Set a timer for a delay between pressing the Camera Key a...

Page 61: ...Press OPTIONS to select Camcorder mode then choose a size for the video Video Mail Restrict the length of the video so it can be attached to a message Long Video Record video of any length 3 Press OPTIONS to configure Camcorder settings if desired 4 Using the display screen as a viewfinder compose your video by aiming the lens at your subject 5 Press the Camera Key or the MENU OK Key to start reco...

Page 62: ...ation Key to highlight items then press the MENU OK Key to confirm selections Mode Choose Camera to take pictures or Camcorder to record video White Balance Choose a setting for the light source Brightness Adjust the light level in videos you record Timer Set a timer for a delay between pressing the Camera Key and the start of recording Effect Choose an effect to add to videos Quality Choose the v...

Page 63: ...ss OPTIONS Expand View View an item full screen Slide Show View a slide show of all items Select Multiple Select multiple items to send create a slide show delete copy or move Assign Set an item as a Picture ID Wallpaper or Screen Saver Delete Erase the highlighted item Copy Move Create a copy or move the item between In Phone and Memory Card storage Details Edit View or modify information about t...

Page 64: ...hen press AM PM to set the time of day Ringtone Press the MENU OK Key then select from Downloaded or Preloaded ringtones or choose No Ringtone 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...

Page 65: ...that 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 ...

Page 66: ...n Key to choose a repeat interval Ringtone 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 To...

Page 67: ...l tasks Adding tasks 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key Tools Settings Tools Calendar Task List 2 Press ADD NEW 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 Due Time Enter a due time for the task Due Date Enter a due date for the task 3 P...

Page 68: ...the Main screen press the MENU OK Key Tools Settings Tools Calendar Countdown 2 Press ADD NEW 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 From the Main screen pres...

Page 69: ...en press the MENU OK Key Visibility Control whether your phone is visible to other Bluetooth devices 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key Tools Settings Tools Bluetooth Visibility 2 Highlight Always visible Visible for 3min or Hidden then press the MENU OK Key Add New Find and pair with a Bluetooth device 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key Tools Settings Tools Bluetooth Add New 2...

Page 70: ...o exchange information with the device Choose Send contacts or Get name card then follow the prompts Press OPTIONS to Add New devices Delete a device or Delete All devices View Edit Info about the highlighted device configure Auto Accept or get Help with Bluetooth My Bluetooth Info View information about your phone s Bluetooth capabilities 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key Tools Setting...

Page 71: ...lled memory card not included 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key Tools Settings Tools Mass Storage File Manager 2 Choose Phone or Memory Card then use these options Use the Navigation Key to highlight items then press the MENU OK Key to browse items stored in the phone memory Press FILE INFO for information about the highlighted file only available if the highlighted item is a file not a...

Page 72: ...ne or Card to view memory usage 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 Photos Videos 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 na...

Page 73: ... an item to check its status Tip For help using Voice Service press TUTORIAL Calculator Calculator Perform simple mathematical calculations 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key Tools Settings Tools Calculator Calculator 2 Enter the first number in your equation 3 Press the Navigation Key for operators Up x Multiplication Down Division Right Addition Left Subtraction While entering equation...

Page 74: ...hare of the bill Eco Calculator Calculate fuel mileage efficiency and estimated number of pounds of carbon dioxide emitted 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key Tools Settings Tools Calculator Eco Calculator 2 Press CREATE then press the Navigation Key to move to fields to enter values Distance mi Number of miles traveled Fuel Cost of fuel purchased Fuel gallon Number of gallons purchased F...

Page 75: ...MENU OK Key Tools Settings Tools Memo Pad 2 Press ADD NEW 3 Enter the memo text using the keypad and press DONE Memo Options 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key Tools Settings Tools Memo Pad 2 Use the Navigation Key to highlight a memo 3 While viewing use these options Press ADD NEW to create a new memo Press OPTIONS for these options Delete Delete the highlighted task Delete All Erase al...

Page 76: ...Main screen press the MENU OK Key Tools Settings Tools Voice Memo Review 2 Use the Navigation Key to highlight a voice memo 3 While viewing use these options Press REVIEW to listen to the voice memo Press OPTIONS for these options Delete Erase the highlighted voice memo Delete All Erase all voice memos Edit Caption Change the name of the highlighted memo Info View details for the highlighted voice...

Page 77: ...ded Select 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 Foreground 2 Select one of the following Clock Calendar Use the Navigation Key to scroll right or...

Page 78: ... Albums Select an image from phone memory or from an optional installed memory card Downloaded Select an image you ve downloaded Preloaded Select from images preloaded on your phone 3 Select an image then press ASSIGN Font Size Choose a size for the fonts displayed when dialing numbers and for menus 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key Tools Settings Settings Display Font Size 2 Use the Na...

Page 79: ... Photos Downloaded or Preloaded OneContact Setanimagetoaspecific contact Highlight a contact then press ASSIGN Choose No Image Take New Picture or select an image from My Albums Downloaded or Preloaded Unsaved Numbers Select an image to display when you receive calls from numbers that are not saved as contacts 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key Tools Settings Settings Display Picture ID ...

Page 80: ...g the display remains on while running Java applications 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key Tools Settings Settings Display Backlight Control Java Backlight 2 Use the Navigation Key to highlight a setting and press the MENU OK Key Brightness Adjust the screen brightness 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key Tools Settings Settings Display Brightness 2 Use the Volume Key or the Nav...

Page 81: ...sing the Volume Key on the side of the phone Playback Volume Set the volume for application sounds and alerts 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key Tools Settings Settings Volume Playback Volume 2 Make selections Use Ringtone Volume Plays sounds and alerts at the same level as Incoming Ringtone Volume Separate Volume Use the Volume Key or the Navigation Key to adjust the volume then press t...

Page 82: ...t a ringtone for a specific contact Highlight acontact then press ASSIGN Select Get New Ringtones Default Ringtone choosearingtonefromDownloadedRingtones or Other Ringtones or select No Ringtone Unsaved Numbers Select a ringtone for calls from numbers that are not saved as contacts 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key Tools Settings Settings Ringtones Incoming Calls Unsaved Numbers 2 Choos...

Page 83: ...wnloaded or Preloaded ringtones or choose No Ringtone 3 Press the MENU OK Key to save your selections Alarm Calendar Choose a ringtone to play for alarms and calendar event notifications 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key Tools Settings Settings Ringtones Alarm Calendar 2 Choose a ringtone from Downloaded or Preloaded ringtones or choose No Ringtone 3 Press the MENU OK Key to save your s...

Page 84: ...ettings by using the Navigation Key to highlight items and pressing the MENU OK Key to save your selections Auto Capital Set to On to have the first word in a field and the first word after a period be capitalized automatically or choose Off Auto Space Set to On to have a space inserted automaticallywhenyou selecta word orchoose Off PredictiveLanguage Selectthelanguagetobe used when using the XT9 ...

Page 85: ... screen press the MENU OK Key Tools Settings Settings Phone Information 2 View information by using the Navigation Key to highlight items and pressing the MENU OK Key to display My Number Display your phone s assigned mobile telephone number and other identifiers Activation Activate your phone Press YES to begin the activation process then follow the prompts For more information see My Account on ...

Page 86: ...will need to enter the Lock Code This is a one time lock Change Lock Code Enter a new lock code at the prompt then enter the new code again to confirm the change Location Turning Location On allows the network to detect the phone s position using GPS technology Some applications and services require the Location be set to On Turning Location Off disables the GPS location function for all purposes ...

Page 87: ...ol Code controls Parental Controls only it is separate from the Phone Lock Code see Lock Phone on page 82 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key Tools Settings Settings Parental Controls On Off 2 The first time you enable Parental Controls create a Parental Control Code at the prompt You ll be prompted to enter this code each time you access Parental Controls You can change the code using th...

Page 88: ...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 Settings Parental Controls 2 Enter the Parental Control Code at the prompt For more information see Turning Parental Controls On or Off on page 83 3 Select Restrictio...

Page 89: ...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 83 3 Select Restrictions Text Messaging Allowed Numbers 4 Use the NavigationKey to...

Page 90: ...restrict access to the Web or Off then press the MENU OK Key to save your selection Camera Camcorder You can restrict access to the phone s Camera Camcorder Turning the Camera Camcorder restriction On or Off 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 ...

Page 91: ...tions Force Location On 4 Use the NavigationKey to highlight On or Off then press the MENU OK Key to save your selection Reset Delete Reset Settings Resetting phone settings restores factory defaults including ringtones volume settings and display settings 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key Tools Settings Settings Reset Delete 2 Enter the Lock Code at the prompt The default lock code is ...

Page 92: ...highlight Reset Phone then press the MENU OK Key 4 At the prompt confirm the reset by pressing RESET Delete Stuff 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key Tools Settings Settings Reset Delete 2 Enter the Lock Code at the prompt The default lock code is the last four digits of the telephone number assigned to your phone The first time you access this setting you ll be prompted to change the Loc...

Page 93: ... numbers in the telephone number and your phone fills in the other digits For example if many numbers you dial have the same area code you can configure Abbreviated Dialing with the area code then just dial the remaining digits to place a call Abbreviated Dialing will add the configured digits before the number to complete the number 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key Tools Settings Sett...

Page 94: ...r spoken commands to dial phone numbers create messages and launch phone features For more information see Voice Service on page 68 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key Tools Settings Settings Others Accessibility Voice Recognition 2 Use the Navigation Key to highlight items then press the MENU OK Key to select Confirmation Choose whether and how Voice Service prompts you with a list of po...

Page 95: ...rplane Mode When Airplane Mode is On all wireless functions of your phone are disabled and you cannot send or receive calls or messages or connect to the Internet While in Airplane Mode you can use other features of your phone such as Calendar and other tools 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key Tools Settings Settings Others Airplane Mode 2 At the prompt read a description of Airplane Mod...

Page 96: ...t Match Contact Match displays matching contacts as you enter digits or characters when dialing or addressing a message You can select from the list of matches to make dialing or addressing easier 1 From the Main screen press the MENU OK Key Tools Settings Settings Others Contact Match 2 Use the Navigation Key to highlight On or Off then press the MENU OK Key Language Select the language used for ...

Page 97: ...on ShowSecret HideSecret You canset 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 the telephone number assigned to your phone to switch between settings MyNameCard Edityourpersonalcontactentry Formoreinformationabout editing contacts see Contacts on page 30 Services Call services for inf...

Page 98: ...ipment 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 operator...

Page 99: ...e the 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 100: ...ies 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 health effects...

Page 101: ...eport published 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 ...

Page 102: ... 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 effects of RF for the...

Page 103: ...ne while driving 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 ...

Page 104: ...lth 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 exposure limits...

Page 105: ...locations e g at 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 Autho...

Page 106: ...icular 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 equipment into an outlet...

Page 107: ...ssary 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 take notes or look up phone numbers while driving No...

Page 108: ... 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 contact with your eye...

Page 109: ...uld result in damage 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 import...

Page 110: ...o find the nearest recycling location go to our website www samsung com recyclingdirect Or call 877 278 0799 Followlocal regulationsregardingdisposal 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 recycle Warnin...

Page 111: ...devices can use 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 ca...

Page 112: ...uld 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 networks as well as user programmed functions which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions areas or circumstances Therefore you s...

Page 113: ...ls that will corrode electronic circuits If the mobile device does get wet do not accelerate drying with the use of an oven microwave or dryer because this may damage the mobile device and could cause a fire or explosion Do not use the mobile device with a wet hand Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the mobile device Extreme heat or cold Avoid temperatures below 0 C 32 F or a...

Page 114: ...or every combination of sound settings and equipment You should follow some common sense recommendations when using any portable audio device Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into an audio source Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at which you can hear adequately Be aware that you can adapt to higher volume settings over time not realizing t...

Page 115: ...t incompatible products Using Your Mobile Device Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from Radio Frequency RF signals However certain electronic equipment may not be 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...

Page 116: ...fcc gov oet rfsafety rf faqs html Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information Switch your mobile device off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so ...

Page 117: ...other assistive hearing devices When individuals employing some assistive hearing devices hearing aids and cochlear implants use wireless mobile devices they may detect a buzzing humming or whining noise Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise and mobile devices also vary in the amount of interference they generate The wireless telephone industry has developed a...

Page 118: ...her 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 should provide the hearing aid user with normal use while using the hearing aid with the particular wireless mobile device A sum of 6 or more would indicate excellent performance However these are not guarantees that all use...

Page 119: ...ugh 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 the device Ensure that any mobi...

Page 120: ...al 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 perform actions su...

Page 121: ... data code 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...

Page 122: ...r 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 seller s nam...

Page 123: ... QUALITY CAPABILITIES 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 ...

Page 124: ...es 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 be entered...

Page 125: ... problems of this sort it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System EFS Clear which 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 ...

Page 126: ...e 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 only to th...

Page 127: ... without notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA Upon termination of this EULA you 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 t...

Page 128: ...RIBUTED 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 INFORMATION IS CAPTU...

Page 129: ...ED OF THE 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...

Page 130: ...xpressly 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 relating to the ...

Page 131: ... 25 plus code dialing 28 speaker mode 26 using Contacts 32 your phone number 22 Calls history 28 Camera key 12 15 options 56 recording videos 57 Care and Maintenance 109 Children and Cell Phones 99 Command Keys option keys 14 Commercial Mobile Alerting System CMAS 102 Contact Match 28 Contacts adding 30 assigning a picture 36 deleting 33 editing 34 finding 32 Groups 39 managing 36 My Name Card 39 ...

Page 132: ... 113 FCC Notice and Cautions 115 G Getting Started 4 GPS AGPS 107 Groups 39 H Health and Safety Information 96 Home screen features 16 icons 19 I Icon Glossary 17 Icons Home screen 19 L Location settings 82 M Main screen 16 Memory Card installing 9 removing 9 Menu customizing 19 items 19 understanding 19 Messaging 48 types of messages 48 My Account activating device 20 check balance 21 creating 20...

Page 133: ...s and Recycling 105 Settings location 82 parental controls 83 phone information 81 ringtones 78 text entry 82 Smart Practices While Driving 102 Speakerphone key 16 Specific Absorption Rate SAR Certification Information 100 Speed Dials assigning 38 locating 39 making calls 39 Standard Limited Warranty 117 T Talk key 15 TTY Mode 9 Turning Your Phone On and Off 9 U UL Certified Travel Charger 106 Und...

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