manualshive.com logo in svg

Samsung TracFone, User Manual

Share
Download
Samsung TracFone User Manual Download Page 61

Changing Your Settings       57

• 

Light Settings

: Allows you to adjust LCD Brightness, Backlight Time and Front LCD 

Contrast.

Time & Date

This menu allows you to change the format for the current time and date display. In 
Idle mode, press the 

Menu

 

➔ 

Settings

 

➔ 

Time & Date

.

Phone

The Phone settings menu allows you to set the language option for your phone to 
Automatic, English or Español and to turn on or off the Keypad auto-lock feature.

䊳

In Idle mode, press 

Menu

 

➔ 

Settings

 

➔ 

Phone

. 

Note: 

When the Keypad auto-lock feature is on, your phone automatically locks your keypad when 

the phone has been idle for a while. To unlock your phone, press the Unlock soft key, then 
press OK. 

The following options are available. Use the 

Down 

Navigation key to scroll to and 

set options:

• 

Language

: Allows you to select a display language. 

Press the 

Save

 soft key to save your new 

selection. Options include:

–

Automatic

: The language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card 

used.

–

English

: The selected phone language is changed to English.

–

Español

: The selected phone language is changed to Spanish.

• 

Shortcuts

: Allows you to change the menus that display when you press the Navigation 

keys in Idle mode.

• 

Own Number

: Displays the number assigned to your phone.

• 

Security

: For information on phone security, see page 58.

• 

Reset Phone

: Displays: 

All settings reset to factory defaults. Continue?

• 

Restore Phone

: Displays: 

All settings reset to factory defaults and all user data will be 

deleted. Continue?

Summary of Contents for TracFone

Page 1: ...SGH T255G M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...operty Moreover you agree that you will not and will not attempt to modify prepare derivative works of reverse engineer decompile disassemble or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers Samsung Telecommunications...

Page 3: ...t is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission FCC of the U S Government These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population The guidelines are based on the safety standards that were developed by independent scientific organi...

Page 4: ...OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW RULE SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN ADDITI...

Page 5: ...isplay Layout 13 Selecting Functions and Options 15 Section 3 Call Functions 18 Making a Call 18 Making a Call from your Contact List 19 Answering a Call 20 Recent Calls 20 Call Time 23 Options During a Call 23 Silent Mode 28 Section 4 Menu Navigation 29 Menu Navigation 29 Section 5 Messages 31 Creating and Sending a New Text Message 31 Creating and Sending a New Picture Message 32 Viewing New Rec...

Page 6: ...era 40 Using the Camera 40 Taking a Photo 40 Setting Camera Options 41 Viewing Photos 42 Section 8 Applications 43 Tools 43 My Folder 50 Section 9 Understanding Your Contacts 52 Dialing a Number from the Contact List 52 Finding a Contact List Entry 52 Adding a New Contact 53 Group 53 Speed Dial List 53 Reject List 54 Contacts Settings 54 SIM Management 55 Section 10 Changing Your Settings 56 Sound...

Page 7: ... Consumer Information on Wireless Phones 64 Road Safety 72 Responsible Listening 74 Operating Environment 76 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices 77 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices 78 Potentially Explosive Environments 80 Emergency Calls 81 FCC Notice and Cautions 82 Other Important Safety Information 83 Product Performance 83 Availability of Various Fe...

Page 8: ...ilable optional services Activating Your Phone Activating your phone requires several things inserting the SIM card charging the battery and turning the phone on 䊳 If necessary power off the phone by pressing and holding until the power off image is displayed Removing the Battery 1 With your phone turned off press down on the cover release on the back of the phone near the top 1 Lift up and remove...

Page 9: ... scratches or bending Use caution when inserting or removing the SIM and keep all SIM cards out of reach of children 1 Remove the back cover and battery 2 With the gold contacts facing down slide the SIM card completely into the socket with the notched end oriented as shown 3 To remove the SIM slide it gently out of the socket ...

Page 10: ...r phone to recognize the SIM Replacing the Battery 1 To reinstall the battery with the battery cover open align the battery contacts with the pins in the battery compartment in the phone 1 2 Press the battery down until it clicks into place 2 Make sure the battery is properly installed and not obstructing the SIM card before replacing cover ...

Page 11: ...e the wall charger to charge the battery and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers Note You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time Note For connection to an electrical supply outside of the U S you must use an adaptor properly configured for the power outlet Using the wrong adaptor can dam...

Page 12: ... the charger incorrectly you risk damaging the accessory port and voiding the phone warranty 2 Plug the adaptor into a standard AC wall outlet 3 When the phone is completely charged unplug the charger from the power outlet 4 Remove the adapter from the phone by gently pulling the connector out Important The battery charging function may stop if you are on a call while charging your battery Note Do...

Page 13: ...age is preset to Automatic at the factory To change the language use the Language menu For more information see Phone settings on page 57 3 When you wish to switch off the phone press and hold the key Setting Up Your Voice Mail 䊳 In Idle mode press and hold the key When connected follow the voice prompts from the voice mail center Text Conventions The following terms and icons appear in this manua...

Page 14: ...10 Used in place of select in long drill down procedure steps Example Settings Phone Language ...

Page 15: ...ons that are displayed when the phone is in use Open View of Your Phone The following diagram shows the main elements of your phone 1 Earpiece Allows you to hear conversations ring tones and alerts 2 Display Allows you to view date and time network type signal strength battery power and icons associated with alerts or alarms 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 13 5 ...

Page 16: ...s 7 Star key Press and hold to enter a pause when dialing 8 Microphone Allows the other callers to hear you when you are speaking 9 Space Silent key Allows you to enter a space when entering text Press and hold to toggle between Normal and Silent modes 10 Back Clear key deletes characters from the display In Menu mode returns to the previous menu level In Idle mode launches your Calendar 11 Power ...

Page 17: ...eceivedsignalstrength Thegreaternumber of bars indicates a stronger signal Appears when you receive a new text message Appears when you receive a new voicemail message Appears when you set an alarm on your phone Appears when a call is in progress Icons Text and Soft key functions graphics ...

Page 18: ...rmal Profile default is active Press and hold the Space key to toggle between Normal mode and Silent mode You can edit these Normal profile settings Appears when the Silent Profile is set In Silent mode your phone displays information but the speaker is muted and the phone vibrates to alert you You can edit these Silent profile settings Appears when the Profile is set to Driving In Driving mode th...

Page 19: ...ghts the currently active option If there are only two options such as On Off your phone highlights the option that is not currently active so that you can select it directly Selecting Options To view the various functions and options available and to select the one you want Press the appropriate soft key To select the function displayed or the option highlighted press the Select soft key or the k...

Page 20: ...on is Select Right Soft Key Some functions of the right soft key are as follows In the Idle screen press the Browser right soft key to launch the Browser When in a menu mode the right soft key function is Back End Key The End key is used to turn on off your phone disconnect calls and return to the standby mode Press and hold the End key to turn on off your phone Briefly press once to disconnect a ...

Page 21: ...ectional keys on the Navigation key to browse menus sub menus and lists Press the Up or Down Navigation keys when jumping to highlighted links on the web In a call press the Up or Down Navigation keys to adjust the speaker volume In the Idle screen the Navigation keys provide shortcuts to launch applications SMS Camera Sound Profile Contact List ...

Page 22: ... you want to finish your call briefly press Manual Pause Dialing When you call automated systems you are often required to enter a password or account number Instead of manually entering the numbers each time you can dial the numbers along with special characters called pauses To manually call a number with pause s without storing it in your Contact List 1 In Idle mode enter a phone number 2 Press...

Page 23: ...ss your Recent Calls by pressing 2 Use the Navigation keys to scroll through the Recent Calls options Choose from All Calls Missed Calls Calls Made and Calls Received 3 Highlight the number you want then press to dial the number Making a Call from your Contact List You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone s memory These entries are collectively called the ...

Page 24: ...wer option you can press any key to answer a call except and the Reject soft key Note To reject an incoming call press the Reject soft key 2 End the call by pressing Note You can answer a call while using the Contact List or menu features After ending the call the phone returns to the function screen you were using Recent Calls The phone stores the numbers of the calls you have Missed Received or ...

Page 25: ...lows you to add the sending number to your Reject List where incoming calls are sent direct to voice mail Viewing Missed Calls The number of calls you have missed is displayed on the Idle screen To view the number details 1 Press the View soft key The most recently missed call is displayed Note If there is a voicemail sent by the same number associated icons are displayed and can then be selected ...

Page 26: ...key then select Save to Contacts and follow prompts to add caller to Contact List Sending a Message to a Missed Call To send a text message or attachment to a missed call entry 1 Immediately after missing a call press the View soft key A list of missed calls is displayed with the most recently missed call highlighted Highlight the number of the missed call you wish to send a message 2 Press the Op...

Page 27: ...ssed calls The selected call log s are deleted after you confirm Yes or No Call Time From the Idle screen press the Menu Recent Calls Call Time to see the following options Last Call Time shows the length of time for the last call Total Made shows the total length of time for all calls made Total Received shows the total length of time for all calls received Options During a Call Your phone provid...

Page 28: ...Enter the new phone number you wish to dial 3 Press to dial the second number or Press the Options soft key then select New Call Enter the number to call or search in your Contact List Press to dial the second number Once connected both calls are displayed on the screen Note The caller currently on hold appears greyed out onscreen Switching between the two calls 1 Press Options Swap The current ca...

Page 29: ... Message My Messages Calendar Allows you to access your Calendar Mute Keypad Tone Silences mutes the key tones when on the call To turn this feature off unmute the keypad return to this option and select Send Keypad Tone Send DTMF Sends DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency tones to the contacts you have selected These DTMF tones are sent as a group The DTMF tones are the tones used in phones for tone di...

Page 30: ...on cannot hear you Press the Mute Unmute soft key Searching for a Number in Address Book You can search for a number from the Address Book during a call 1 Press the Options soft key then select Contact List 2 Highlight the Contact List entry or Enter the first few letters of the contact into the Search field to highlight the closest match 3 Press Options View or to view your selected contact Call ...

Page 31: ...Calling The 3 Way or Multi Party feature allows you to answer a series of incoming calls and place them on hold If this service is supported by the network and the SIM has the feature enabled all calls can be joined together You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone To activate the call waiting feature see Call Waiting on page 26 1 Press to answer the first incoming call 2 Press ...

Page 32: ...Silent mode icon is displayed on the screen For more information refer to Sound Profile on page 56 In Silent mode your phone speakers are muted An incoming call causes the phone to vibrate and light up depending on the settings of the Silent Phone Settings feature To exit and reactivate the previous sound settings press and hold again until the previous Sound Profile is restored The Silent mode ic...

Page 33: ...sing the Navigation keys to reach a main menu Press the Select soft key or the key to enter the menu 3 If the menu contains sub menus you can access them by highlighting the option and pressing the Select soft key or the key If the menu you have selected contains further options repeat this step 4 To return to the previous menu level press the Back soft key 5 To exit the menu without changing the ...

Page 34: ...30 1 Press the Menu soft key 2 Press the key for Settings 3 Press the key for Phone 4 Press the key for Language ...

Page 35: ...o save your message to your Drafts folder or to My Folder Select Language Allows you to choose from these languages English or Español Input Mode Allows you to set the text Input method ab Ab AB T9ab T9Ab T9AB 123 or Symbols Back Asks you if you want to Save to Drafts Yes or No or deletes your unsent message and returns to the Massaging display 4 When you completed your message press the Send To s...

Page 36: ...to see thumbnail images of your photos 6 Highlight the photo you wish to add and press the Add soft key The New multimedia message screen appears in the display with the selected photo in the Graphics field 7 Press the Down navigation key to highlight the Audio field 8 To add audio to your message press Options Add and select Record Audio Recorded Audio or Downloaded Tones 9 Record a new audio fil...

Page 37: ...h as add recipients from you contact list or groups from recent recipients or save to drafts or to My Folder Viewing New Received Messages 1 In Idle mode your phone displays the number of voicemails you have received and the number of new messages you have received 2 Press the Connect soft key or the key to call your voicemail and listen to your messages or Press the View soft key or the key to vi...

Page 38: ...ss the Options soft key to access the following message options Reply Allows you to compose and send a reply to the message Call Back Returns the call Forward Allows you to forward the message to another recipient Delete Deletes the viewed message Move to My Folder Allows you to move the selected message to My Folder Move to SIM Card Phone Allows you to move the selected message to your SIM Card o...

Page 39: ... Your phone has Text templates that you can retrieve and apply when creating a message You can edit the applied template as needed before sending a message 1 In Idle mode press the Menu Messages Templates The Text Templates display 2 Highlight a current template message and press the Options soft key to access the following options Send via allows you to create and send a Text Message Multimedia M...

Page 40: ...ge settings you want to change Text Message Send Settings and Block Number Multimedia Message Send Settings Receive Settings Block Number Message Class Creation Mode and Default Style Voicemail Connect to Voice Server Broadcast Messages Broadcast Messages if allowed by your service provider 3 Press the Select soft key or the key Text Message The following options are available Send Settings displa...

Page 41: ...e Connect to Voice Server connects you to your voice server Broadcast Messages Broadcast Messages displays if allowed by your service provider Used Space Used Space shows the number of messages stored on your phone and on your SIM Card Text Messages displays the number of messages stored at these locations Phone SIM Inbox Sent Outbox Drafts My Folder Multimedia Messages displays the space Availabl...

Page 42: ...he Browser 䊳 To exit the Browser press Using the Browser When you use your Browser to access the Web some of the keys operate differently than during a normal phone call You can act upon options or links by using the soft keys Soft Keys The bottom of the display shows browser commands above the Left and Right soft keys used to execute the commands The soft keys change their function depending on t...

Page 43: ...sert a space when entering text Number 1 thru 9 Use the number keys to select items in a menu if they are numbered End Key Press to exit the Web and return the phone to standby mode Left Soft Key Press to activate the command that appears above it in the display The Options soft key provides these options Go to Back Go to Homepage Reload Send URL Enter URL Add to Favorites View Favorites Go to Mes...

Page 44: ...fere with another person s privacy Taking a Photo Your camera produces photos in JPEG format To take a photo using the current camera settings do the following Note When you take a photo in direct sunlight or in bright conditions shadows may appear on the photo 1 In Idle mode press Menu Camera Take Photo The following soft key options appear Menu allows you to adjust camera settings For more infor...

Page 45: ...g mode or to take a single shot and return to camera mode without reviewing To change this option refer to Single Shot in the Settings options on page 41 Resolution select from the following image sizes 640 x 480 320 x 240 128 x 128 128 x 96 Timer select from the following time intervals to delay before taking a picture Off 3 Seconds 5 Seconds 10 Seconds White Balance select from the following cho...

Page 46: ... return to normal view press Options Normal View Display Mode allows you to select Line View or Thumbnail View Send allows you to send the selected photo via Multimedia Message Set as allows you to set the selected photo as Wallpaper or Caller ID Delete allows you to delete a selected photo or multiple selected photos Rename allows you to rename the selected photo Slide Show allows you to play the...

Page 47: ...ools The following submenus display Alarms Allows you to set an alarm to go off once or daily at a specified time Calendar Your Calendar applications allows you to enter events and view them by the day the week the month or by event categories Calculator Allows you to perform calculations including addition subtraction multiplication and division Tip Calculator Allows you to calculate service grat...

Page 48: ... alarm tone options the alarm volume setting days if the week to sound snooze option and auto power on off setting 3 Highlight the options you wish to change then select values for the options using the Left and Right navigation keys 4 When you re finished entering and selecting values for the alarm press The alarm is set and the alarm icon appears in the top of the display Calendar Your Calendar ...

Page 49: ...Task Delete Allows you to delete your selection by a specified range of dates or by the month or to delete all events Selected Periods This Month All Settings Allows you to choose your calendar Starting Day Monday or Sunday and to choose Default View by Month Week Day Missed Alarm Event Allows you to view any missed alarm events Used Space Allows you to view the total number of events stored on yo...

Page 50: ...ltiplication and division using the phone 䊳 In Idle mode press Menu Tools Calculator to display your calculator Tip Calculator Tip Calculator calculates your gratuity and the individual payment for groups Calculations are based on the total amount of the check a selected percentage and the number of people paying 1 In Idle mode press Menu Tools Tip Calculator to display the Tip Calculator screen w...

Page 51: ...lowing 1 In Idle mode press Menu Tools Converter to display the Converter 2 Select the conversion feature you wish to use The selected conversion feature screen appears in the display with the From unit field highlighted 3 Use the Left and Right navigation keys to select the unit to convert From 4 Highlight the From quantity field 5 Use the keypad to enter the quantity you want converted in the Fr...

Page 52: ...cy exchange rate you want to change 4 To edit the highlighted exchange rate press Options Edit 5 Use the keypad to change the current exchange rate Press the Save soft key to save the changed exchange rate Currency Adding Exchange Rates You can use the Currency Converter to convert from and to obscure currencies by adding exchange rates for these currencies To add a currency and its exchange rate ...

Page 53: ...ency highlighted in the From Unit field Use the Left and Right navigation keys to display a different currency in the From Unit field 2 Press Options Currency Rates The Currency Rates list for the USD U S Dollars currency appears in the display 3 Highlight the currency exchange rate to erase 4 Press Options Delete You are prompted to confirm the delete Timer You can use this menu to set a timer 1 ...

Page 54: ...etDST soft key to turn on or off daylight saving time 4 Press to keep the current home time zone and return to the Tools menu My Folder The My Folder menu allows you to manage downloaded and preloaded tones and graphics You can store your files in the Audio and Picture folders and view the available memory in the Used Space display In Idle mode press Menu My Folder Audio allows you to customize yo...

Page 55: ... customize your phone Buy Graphics launches your browser where you can shop for graphics Downloaded Graphics folder for storing your downloaded graphics My Photos folder for storing your photos Available options are View Display Mode Send Set as Delete Rename Slide Show Lock Unlock and Properties Default Wallpapers allows you to choose from seven wallpapers to customize your wallpaper Used Space a...

Page 56: ... are then listed starting with the first entry matching your input 3 To select a different entry press the Up or Down Navigation key until the entry you want is highlighted 4 Once you have found the entry press to dial the number or press the Options soft key to access the Contact List entry options Contact List Entry Options While in the Contact List with any of the entries highlighted press the ...

Page 57: ...m the Idle screen by pressing Menu Contacts Add New Contact Enter the Name number and other information in the fields provided to add the contact to your Contact List Group You can elect to assign your contacts to a group or category such as Family Office Friends or Not Assigned You can edit delete or create new groups to manage your contacts The Not Assigned group includes all contacts and can no...

Page 58: ...SIM Card entries on your phone or choose to delete all In Idle mode press the Menu Contacts Contacts Settings to manage the following settings for your contacts entries My Business Card Allows you to enter your information in the fields provided to set up your business card Save New Contacts to Allows you to choose from these options Phone SIM Card or Ask on Saving View Contacts from Allows you to...

Page 59: ... to your SIM that displays in the Own Numbers menu but entering another number prevents you from making or receiving calls on the handset You may also add other names and numbers into your phone for easy referral SIM Management The SIM Management menu allows you to copy your stored contacts from your phone to your SIM from your SIM to your phone and to delete contacts from your SIM From the Idle s...

Page 60: ...ng profile keeps the speaker active and will launch the currently selected ringtone or melody when the associated notification is activated Outdoor The Outdoor profile keeps the speaker active the volume settings are raised to their highest levels any currently active ringtones or melodies are activated and the vibrate feature is activated 3 Press the Edit soft key to Edit the highlighted profile ...

Page 61: ...soft key then press OK The following options are available Use the Down Navigation key to scroll to and set options Language Allows you to select a display language Press the Save soft key to save your new selection Options include Automatic The language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card used English The selected phone language is changed to English Español The se...

Page 62: ...when you switch on the phone On you are required to enter the phone password when you switch on the phone Check PIN Code Allows you to select Off or On Change Phone Password Allows you to change your password to a new one You must enter the current password before you can specify a new one Once you have entered a new password you are asked to confirm it by entering it again Change PIN Code Allows ...

Page 63: ...oing call via Bluetooth Car Kits Applications Settings The Applications menu allows you to choose how your phone dials and receives calls in these settings menus Messaging Camera Contacts and how your calendar appears Messaging Settings Allows you to set up options for Text Message Multimedia Message and to connect to your Voicemail number and if available on your SIM to make a Broadcast Message C...

Page 64: ...ry menu allows you to view the memory usage on your phone In Idle mode press Menu Settings Used Space to view the memory usage in the following categories Shared Memory Shows the total shared memory available Messages Shows the number of messages stored on your phone and on your SIM Card My Folder Shows the memory usage in your Audio and Picture folders Calendar Shows the number of events schedule...

Page 65: ...ng experts drawn from industry government and academia after extensive reviews of the scientific literature related to the biological effects of RF energy The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate SAR The SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per ki...

Page 66: ...compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this mobile phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines The maximum SAR values for this model phone as reported to the FCC are Head 0 43 W Kg Body worn 0 73 W Kg SAR information on this and other model phones can be viewed online at http www fcc gov oe...

Page 67: ...lic object when pressing on the touchscreen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories Go to http mobile samsungusa com recycling index jsp or 1 800 822 8837 for more information UL Certified Travel Adapter The Travel...

Page 68: ...ped with the advice of FDA and other federal health and safety agencies When the phone is located at greater distances from the user the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person s RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source The so called cordless phones which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house typically operate at far lower power le...

Page 69: ...zard and to repair replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps including the following Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes...

Page 70: ... primary subject of the safety questions discussed in this document What are the results of the research done already The research done thus far has produced conflicting results and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods Animal experiments investigating the effects of radio frequency energy RF exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting results tha...

Page 71: ...y studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years However very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one exists Epidemiological studies can provide data that is directly applicable to human popula...

Page 72: ...mal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement CRADA to do research on wireless phone safety FDA provides the scientific oversight obtaining input from experts in government industry and academic organizations CTIA funded research is conducted through contracts to independent investigators The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users The CRADA w...

Page 73: ...ly to children and teenagers using wireless phones Reducing the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all For example the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recomm...

Page 74: ... products generally do not work as advertised Unlike hand free kits these so called shields may interfere with proper operation of the phone The phone may be forced to boost its power to compensate leading to an increase in RF absorption In February 2002 the Federal trade Commission FTC charged two companies that sold devices that claimed to protect wireless phone users from radiation with making ...

Page 75: ... FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources can be obtained from the following organizations Updated 1 1 2010 FCC RF Safety Program http www fcc gov oet rfsafety Environmental Protection Agency EPA http www epa gov radiation Occupational Safety and Health Administration s OSHA http ww...

Page 76: ...u to place your call without taking your attention off the road 2 When available use a hands free device If possible add an additional layer of convenience and safety to your wireless phone with one of the many hands free accessories available today 3 Position your wireless phone within easy reach Be able to access your wireless phone without removing your eyes from the road If you get an incoming...

Page 77: ...r wireless phone to help others in emergencies If you see an auto accident crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger call 9 1 1 or other local emergency number as you would want others to do for you 10 Call roadside assistance or a special non emergency wireless assistance number when necessary If you see a broken down vehicle posing no serious hazard a broken traffic ...

Page 78: ...ies with tinnitus a ringing in the ear hypersensitivity to sound and distorted hearing Individual susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss and potential hearing 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 ...

Page 79: ... be affected Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises such as rock concerts that might cause temporary hearing loss Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort If you experience ringing in your ears hear muffled speech or experience any temporary hearing difficulty after listening to your portable au...

Page 80: ...atible products National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive MSC 2320 Bethesda MD 20892 2320 Email nidcdinfo nih gov Internet http www nidcd nih gov National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH 395 E Street S W Suite 9200 Patriots Plaza Building Washington DC 20201 Voice 1 800 35 NIOSH 1 800 356 4647 1 800 CDC INFO 1 ...

Page 81: ...ration of six 6 inches should be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and an implantable medical device such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator to avoid potential interference with the device Persons who have such devices Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six 6 inches from their implantable medical device when the phone is turned ON Should not carry the phone in ...

Page 82: ...industry has developed a rating system for wireless phones to assist hearing device users find phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices Not all phones have been rated Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box The ratings are not guarantees Results will vary depending on the user s hearing device and hearing loss If your hearing device happens ...

Page 83: ... rating the sum of the two values equal M5 This is synonymous for T ratings This should provide the hearing aid user with normal usage while using their hearing aid with the particular wireless phone Normal usage in this context is defined as a signal quality that is acceptable for normal operation The M mark is intended to be synonymous with the U mark The T mark is intended to be synonymous with...

Page 84: ...ff in any facility where posted notices require you to do so Potentially Explosive Environments Switch your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Users are advised to switch the phone off while at a refueling point service station Users are...

Page 85: ...s are in use Check with local service providers To make an emergency call 1 If the phone is not on switch it on 2 Key in the emergency number for your present location for example 911 or other official emergency number Emergency numbers vary by location 3 Press the key If certain features are in use call barring for example you may first need to deactivate those features before you can make an eme...

Page 86: ...tions Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment and void your authority to operate this equipment Only use approved batteries antennas and chargers The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone Although your phone is q...

Page 87: ...ing both installed or portable wireless equipment near or in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates serious injury could result Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft The use of wireless phone in aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the aircraft s operation Failure to observe these instruc...

Page 88: ...nel should service your phone and accessories Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phone and may void the warranty There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe satisfactory service To ensure that the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating for your phone is maintained secondary transmitters such as Bluetooth and WLA...

Page 89: ...rovider for additional information Battery Standby and Talk Time Standby and talk times will vary depending on phone usage patterns and conditions Battery power consumption depends on factors such as network configuration signal strength operating temperature features selected frequency of calls and voice data and other application usage patterns Battery Precautions Avoid dropping the cell phone D...

Page 90: ...hargers Consumers should purchase manufacturer or carrier recommended products and accessories If unsure about whether a replacement battery or charger is compatible contact the manufacturer of the battery or charger Misuse or use of incompatible phones batteries and charging devices could result in damage to the equipment and a possible risk of fire explosion leakage serious injuries damage to yo...

Page 91: ...eas the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited Do not handle a damaged or leaking Lithium Ion Li Ion battery For safe disposal options for Li Ion batteries contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center Always recycle Do not dispose of batteries in a fire Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated ...

Page 92: ...hot such as a microwave oven cooking surface cooking appliance iron or a radiator Do not dispose of the phone in a fire The phone may explode when overheated If your phone is equipped with an external antenna use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna Unauthorized antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices If the phone batter...

Reviews:

No comments

Brands by name

Popular brands

Load more brands