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* Depending on the software installed, service provider, or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA World Wide Web...
Use road safety at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service Important station) or near fuels or chemicals. safety Switch off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference.
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Be aware of special regulations Accessories and batteries Meet any special regulations in force in any area and Use only Samsung-approved batteries and always switch off your phone whenever it is accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. forbidden to use it, or when it may cause Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage interference or danger.
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About this Guide • 3G Your phone is capable of operating This User’s Guide provides you with condensed in a 3G environment, allowing information about how to use your phone. To quickly much greater data transfer speed, learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get video streaming, and video started”...
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• Bluetooth • Multimedia Message Service (MMS) Transfer media files and personal Send and receive MMS messages with a data and connect to other devices combination of text, images, and audio. using free, wireless Bluetooth technology. • E-mail Send and receive e-mails with images, video, •...
Send messages ..........19 Contents View messages ..........20 Use Bluetooth..........21 Unpack Switch applications......... 22 Use a memory card ........22 Make sure you have each item Your phone Enter text Keys, features, and locations ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes Get started Call functions First steps to operating your phone...
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Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press [ ] in Idle mode. 1 Call log p. 30 5 Messages p. 39 7 Applications p. 57 (continued) 1 Missed calls p. 30 1 Create new p. 39 8 Voice recorder p.
PC Link CD DMB key Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/Right) You can obtain various accessories Menu access/ Confirm key from your local Samsung dealer. Right soft key Left soft key Power on/off/ The items supplied with your Volume keys Menu exit key...
Get started Wide view First steps to operating your phone To view the display as a wide view screen, simply rotate the LCD compartment 90 degrees. USIM/SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services.
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Get started Install the battery. Reattach the battery Remove the adapter from the phone. cover. Low battery indicator Plug the travel adapter into the phone. When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the battery low message displays, and •...
Power on or off Keys and display Keys Switch on 1. Open the phone. Make a video call. 2. Press and hold [ Access the TV channel list on the DVB service of your service provider. Do not turn on the 3.
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Get started Press and hold to switch the phone on Press and hold to launch or close the and off. media player. End a call. Press to pause or resume playback. In Menu mode, cancel input and return Return to the previous file during the phone to Idle mode.
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EDGE network Browsing Internet on PC using phone as modem Accessing services in EDGE network Connected to secured web page 3G (UMTS) network Memory card inserted Accessing services in 3G (UMTS) network; when New message: transferring data, this icon • : SMS animates.
Get started Access menu functions Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. option Use the soft The roles of the soft keys vary 2. Press the Navigation keys to depending on the function you are keys move to the next or previous using.
Customise your phone 6. Press <Options> and select Save. 1. In Idle mode, press [ Display To change the sound profile: and select Settings → Phone language → Language → Screen text. 1. In Idle mode, press [ 2. Select a language. and select Settings →...
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Get started You can set the Navigation keys You can protect the phone Menu Phone lock to function as shortcuts to access against unauthorised use with a shortcuts your favourite menus. phone password. The phone will require the password on power- 1.
Make/Answer calls Step outside the phone Begin with your camera, media player, the web, and To make a voice call: Make a call other special features 1. Enter an area code and Use camera phone number. 2. Press [ 1. In Idle mode, press and hold 3.
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to start • Download from a computer recording. using the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC 4. Press [ ] or [ ] to stop Studio User’s Guide recording. The video is automatically saved.
Browse the web 1. From the play list screen, Play media files Using a built-in web browser, you can easily access press [ the wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date 2. During playback, use the services and information and to download web following keys: content.
Step outside the phone Use Phonebook To the USIM/SIM card: 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone To the phone’s memory: Add a contact number. 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone 2. Press <Options> and select number. Add to Phonebook → SIM → 2.
1. In Idle mode, press <Msg.> 1. In Idle mode, press [ Create and Send a and select Create new → and select Phonebook → My send your multimedia Multimedia message. namecard. name card message 2. Enter the message subject. 2.
Step outside the phone View messages 1. In Idle mode, press <Msg.> Send an e-mail and select Create new → When a notification appears: View a text Email. message 1. Press <View>. 2. Enter the e-mail subject. 2. Select the message from the 3.
1. In Idle mode, press [ 1. In Idle mode, press <Msg.> Search for and View an e-mail and select Applications → and select Email inbox. pair with a Bluetooth → My devices → 2. Press <Options> and select Bluetooth Search new device.
Step outside the phone Use a memory card To receive data via Bluetooth, Receive data You can use an optional microSD memory card to your phone’s Bluetooth feature increase your phone’s memory capacity. must be active. If necessary, press <Yes> to •...
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1. Slide a memory card into the Insert a card slot, with the label side memory card face up. 2. Press the card until it locks into place. 1. Press the card so that it is Remove the disengaged from the phone memory card 2.
2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting Enter text characters. 3. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4. ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes Otherwise, press [0] to display alternative word You can enter text in some features, such as choices for the keys that you have pressed.
Using ABC mode Using Number mode Press the appropriate key until the character you Number mode enables you to enter numbers. Press want appears on the screen. the keys corresponding to the digits you want. Characters in order displayed Using Symbol mode Upper case Lower case Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols.
Making a call from Phonebook Call functions Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you Advanced calling features can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook. p. 32 Making a call You can also use the speed dial feature to assign your most frequently dialled numbers to specific 1.
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Viewing missed calls Placing a call on hold/Retrieving Press <Hold> or <Unhold> to place the call on If you have missed calls, the screen displays how hold or to retrieve the call. many calls you have missed. 1. Press <View>. Making a second call 2.
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Call functions Using In-call options • Mute/Unmute: switch off the phone's microphone so that the other person on the Press <Options> to access the following options phone cannot hear you, or switch it back on. during a call: • Mute key tone/Unmute key tone: turn the •...
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Using the video call feature • Mute camera/Unmute camera: turn the camera off or on. In a 3G (UMTS) service area, your phone can make • Mute voice/Unmute voice: turn the or receive a video call, allowing you to see another microphone off or on.
• Add to Phonebook: save the number to Menu functions Phonebook. • Send message: send a message to the selected All menu options listed number via SMS, MMS. • Delete: delete the call log or all logs. Call log (Menu 1) •...
The following counter is available: To reset a counter or all of the counters, press <Options> and select Reset or Reset all. • Total costs: check the total cost of all your calls. If the total cost exceeds the maximum cost If the phone is locked, it will require the password.
Menu functions Phonebook • Special options: set the following options: (Menu 2) Picture: assign a caller ID image to alert you to You can store phone numbers on your USIM/SIM a call from the number. card and in your phone’s memory. The USIM/SIM Ringtone: assign a ringtone to alert you to a call card and phone’s memory are physically separate, from the number.
• Edit: edit contact information. 3. Press <Options> and access the following options to add additional information: • Video call: make a video call, if the 3G service is available. • Special options: assign a caller ID image, call ringtone, or message ringtone for the •...
Menu functions Groups Speed dial (Menu 2.3) (Menu 2.4) Use this menu to organise your contacts in caller Use this menu to assign speed dial numbers (3 to 9) groups. to 7 of your most frequently dialled numbers. Creating a caller group Assigning speed dial entries 1.
My namecard Service number (Menu 2.5) (Menu 2.8) Use this menu to create your name card and send it Use this menu to view the list of Service Dialling to other people. Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider, including emergency numbers and numbers for Saving your name card directory enquiries.
Menu functions Mobile TVi (Menu 3) Press Using the Mobile TVi menu, you can enjoy various select a browser ] or <Options> and digital TV channels via DVB-H TV broadcasting item select Go to. services supplied by your service provider. return to the <Back>, or <Options>...
• Copy URL: send the URL address of the current Exiting the web browser page via SMS, MMS, or e-mail. Press [ ] to close the browser. • Save: save the image of the current web page or Enter URL the current page.
Menu functions • Edit bookmark: edit the URL address and title From the history list, press the <Options> to of the bookmark. access the following options: • Add bookmark: add a new bookmark. • Go to: access the selected web page. •...
Messages 3. Press [ ] to send the message. (Menu 5) Using options while composing an SMS Use the Messages menu to send and receive text message messages, multimedia messages, and e-mails. you can also use Push message, Voicemail, Cell While composing a message, press <Options>...
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Menu functions 4. Select the Picture or Video line and add an • Save to Drafts: save the message in the Drafts image or video clip. folder. • Add page: add a page. Move to each page by • The maximum size allowed for a message pressing [Left] or [Right].
3. Enter the message text. • Add v-calendar: attach calendar data as a data format attachment. 4. Select the Attach files line. • Delete all attachments: delete all 5. Scroll to a media file folder and press [ ] to attachments.
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Menu functions Using message options • Create email: send an e-mail to the highlighted e-mail address. While viewing a message, press <Options> to • Create multimedia message: send an MMS access the following options: message to the highlighted e-mail address. SMS messages •...
Drafts • Sort by: change the sort order of the message (Menu 5.3) list. This folder stores messages you have saved to send • Delete: delete the selected message. them at a later time. • Delete all: delete all messages. From the message list, press <Options>...
Menu functions Email inbox • Reply to all: send a reply to the sender and all (Menu 5.6) recipients. This folder stores e-mails that you have received. • Forward: forward the e-mail to other people. Viewing received e-mails • Save files: save the selected file. 1.
Using template options • Edit: change the selected template. • Delete: delete the template. From the template list, press <Options> to access the following options: • Delete all: delete all templates. • Send: create and send an SMS or MMS Broadcast (Menu 5.8) message, or an e-mail using the selected...
Menu functions Delete all Delivery report: set the network to inform you (Menu 5.9) when your message has been delivered. Use this menu to delete all of the messages in each Network selection: select CS preferred message folder at once. (GSM) or PS preferred (GPRS), depending on 1.
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Hide address: set your address to be hidden Send delivery report: set the network to from the recipient’s phone. inform the sender when a message has been delivered to you. Request delivery report: set the network to inform you when your message has been Send read report: determine whether or not delivered.
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Menu functions Email • Receiving options: set up the options for (Menu 5.0.3) receiving e-mails: You can configure default e-mail settings. Set download limit: determine the maximum You cannot change e-mail profile settings while size for incoming e-mails. Your phone will reject an e-mail is being sent or retrieved.
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SMTP port: enter the SMTP port number. Same as POP3/IMAP4: select if you want the SMTP server to have the same parameters as the Use SSL: activate the use of the SSL (Secure POP3 or IMAP4 server. Sockets Layer) protocol. User name: enter the SMTP user name.
Menu functions File manager Broadcast (Menu 5.0.7) (Menu 6) You can change the settings for receiving broadcast The File manager menu allows you to access messages. images, videos, music files, and sounds stored in the • Receive: select to receive broadcast messages, phone’s memory or on a memory card.
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2. Select an image. 4. When you have finished, press [ 5. Enter a photo name and press <Save>. Viewing a slide show Using image options You can view your images as a slide show, a sequential presentation of each image in the current While viewing an image, press <Options>...
Menu functions • Edit: edit the image and save it as a different Using video options file. From the video list, press <Options> to access the • Delete: delete the file. following options: • Rename: change the file name. • Play: play the selected file.
Downloading video clips • Set as caller ID: set the file as a ringtone for a Phonebook entry. 1. Scroll to the Downloads folder. • Activate key: get a new license key when the 2. Select More videos. You are connected to the key for the selected DRM file expires.
Menu functions Sounds • Hidden from Bluetooth: hide the file so that other Bluetooth devices cannot access it. Use this menu to access voice memos you have • Visible to Bluetooth: share the file with other recorded, and sound clips you have downloaded, Bluetooth devices.
Games & More • New folder: add a new game folder. • Network settings: activate a connection profile Use this menu to download Java games and to be used for accessing a Java server. You can applications, and play them. also create or edit a profile.
Menu functions Use the following keys to view the document: • Screen panning/Normal panning: change the panning mode to by screen or by preset pixel. Function • Hide controller/Show controller: hide or Up/Down/ Pans around the page. display the shortcut tool bar in Full screen view. Left/Right •...
The Applications menu provide you with various • Download from the wireless web p. 36 entertaining and convenient features, such as media • Download from a computer using Samsung PC player, calendar, voice recorder, alarm clock, Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide calculator, etc. •...
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Menu functions Play options: select a play mode (Normal: Keys Function Shuffle: , Repeat one: , Repeat All: Left Return to the previous file. Moves Volume: select a volume level. backward in a file when held down. Controller: display or hide the controller image. Right Skips to the next file.
Playing music files with the phone closed • If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced. Press and hold [ ] to launch the media player and start playback. Use the following keys to control the •...
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Menu functions Searching for and pairing with a Bluetooth Using device options device From the device list, press <Options> to access the 1. From the Bluetooth menu, select My devices. following options: 2. Select Search new device. • Connect: connect to a headset or hands-free car kit.
5. Select a device. Stopping an alarm 6. If necessary, enter the Bluetooth PIN needed for When the time for an alarm comes and the alarm pairing and press <OK>. sounds: Receiving data via Bluetooth • For a non-wake-up alarm, press any key. •...
Menu functions Calendar • Alarm: set an alarm for the appointment. (Menu 7.5) • before: set how long before the appointment Use this menu to keep track of your monthly the alarm is to alert you. schedule. • Repeat: set the appointment to recur. You Selecting a day on the calendar can select a repeat unit.
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Consulting the calendar Using calendar options Once you have created items, the square brackets From the calendar, press <Options> to access the appear on the corner of the date box. following options: • View: display the items stored for the selected Viewing an item date.
Menu functions Viewing an event in a different mode Viewing a task You can change the calendar display to Day view or From the task list, the triangle icons on the right Week view. Press <Options> and select View by → indicate the importance;...
Memo Voice recorder (Menu 7.7) (Menu 7.8) You can create a list of memos. Use this menu to record voice memos. A voice memo can be up to one hour long. Entering a memo Recording a voice memo 1. Press <Options> and select New. 1.
Menu functions World clock (Menu 7.9) keys Function Use this menu to set your local time zone and find Switches to Review mode ( or back out the current time in another part of the world. to Record mode ( Setting the local time zone Using voice recorder options 1.
Calculator Converter (Menu 7.0) (Menu 7.*) Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic functions Use this menu for common conversions, such as such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and currency and temperature. division. Performing a conversion Performing a calculation 1. Select converter. 1.
Menu functions Camera 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to take a photo. The photo is (Menu 8) saved in the Pictures folder. You can use the camera module embedded in your phone to take photos and record videos. Using the 4.
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• Effects: change the colour tone of the image. White balance: adjust the colour balance of the photo. You can make your photo appear warmer • Frames: apply a decorative frame. or cooler. • Timer: set a time delay before the camera takes •...
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Menu functions Using photo options 4. Press [ ] or [ ] to stop recording. The video automatically saves in the Videos folder. After saving a photo, press <Options> or < > to access the following options: 5. To Press •...
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Default storage: select a default memory Function location for storing videos. Changes the colour tone of the Quality: select an image quality. image. Recording time: select a video recording mode. Mutes or unmutes audio. Select Limit for MMS to record a video suitable for an MMS message.
Menu functions Settings • Message alert tone: select a ringtone for (Menu 9) the message ringer. The Settings menu provides you with various • Message alert repetition: select if the setting options to customise the phone to your phone repeatedly reminds you of a new preferences and needs.
• Call answer mode: (For Car) select how to Shortcuts (Menu 9.3.2) answer an incoming call. You can use the Navigation keys as shortcut keys to 4. When you have finished, press <Options> and access specific menus directly from Idle mode. Use select Save.
Menu functions Key management Wallpaper (Menu 9.3.6) (Menu 9.4.2) Use this menu to manage the licence keys you have You can set up the idle screen. acquired to activate media contents locked by DRM • Wallpaper: change the background image. You systems.
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Menu functions 4. Press <Options> and select Activate. To • Default group: enable the default CUG, if you deactivate the call barring, select Deactivate. have set one with your service provider. When making a call, you are given the option of using You can change the call barring password your default CUG, instead of selecting one from obtained from your service provider.
Call 4. If you selected No reply, move to the Waiting (Menu 9.5) time line and select the length of time the Use this menu to set options for call functions. network delays before diverting a call. Caller ID (Menu 9.5.1) 5.
Connectivity Connections (Menu 9.6) (Menu 9.6.2) Use this menu to create and customise the profiles Use this menu to set options for connection available containing the settings for connecting your phone to on your phone. the network. You need these settings to use the web Network (Menu 9.6.1) browser or send MMS messages or e-mails.
Menu functions • Proxy address/Port: (HTTP only) set the Using profile options proxy server address and port. From the profile list, press <Options> to access the • Secure connection: (WAP only) turn the following options: secure mode on or off. •...
Security Contacts (Menu 9.7.3) (Menu 9.8) Use this menu to change the settings for using Use this menu to protect the phone against Phonebook. p. 35 unauthorised use by managing the several access codes of your phone and USIM/SIM card. Camera (Menu 9.7.4) If you enter an incorrect PIN/PIN2 three times in...
Menu functions Reset settings Fixed dialling mode (Menu 9.8.4) (Menu 9.0) If supported by your USIM/SIM card, Fixed Dialling Use this menu to reset the phone’s settings you Number (FDN) mode restricts your outgoing calls to have changed and clear all data you have added. a limited set of phone numbers.
“No service,” “Network failure,” or “Not done” Solve problems displays • The network connection has been lost. You may Help and personal needs be in a weak signal area. Move and try again. To save the time and expense of an unnecessary •...
• A clear description of the problem watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after- wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 sales service. watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC exposure...
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For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines whenused with a Samsung accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a...
Health and safety information Consumer Information on Wireless Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? Phones The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that published a series of Questions and Answers for wireless phones are absolutely safe.
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and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that The National Institutes of Health participates in the hazard no longer exists. some interagency working group activities, as well. Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phones with the Federal Communications phone industry to take a number of steps, including...
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Health and safety information increased tumor development used animals that had reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one been genetically engineered or treated with cancer- exists. Epidemiological studies can provide data that causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to is directly applicable to human populations, but ten develop cancer in absence of RF exposure.
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FDA and Cellular Telecommunications & Internet away from your body or use a wireless phone Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative connected to a remote antenna. Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that do research on wireless phone safety.
Health and safety information Do hands-free kits for wireless phones may interfere with proper operation of the phone. reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions? The phone may be forced to boost its power to compensate, leading to an increase in RF Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF absorption.
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wireless phones so that no interference occurs when • National Radiation Protection Board (UK): a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible http://www.nrpb.org.uk hearing aid at the same time. This standard was • Updated 4/3/2002: US food and Drug approved by the IEEE in 2000.
Health and safety information Road Safety 5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. Jotting down a “to do” list or Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to flipping through your address book takes communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime.
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, Devices a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured, or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from roadside assistance or other special non- radio frequency (RF) signals.
Health and safety information Potentially Explosive Environments Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with Switch your phone off when in any area with a some hearing aids. In the event of such potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs interference, you may wish to consult your hearing and instructions.
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for essential communications (medical emergencies, Restricting Children's access to your Phone for example). Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with it because they could hurt Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with themselves and others, damage the phone or make adequate signal strength.
Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not inflates, serious injury could result. expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s • Switch your phone off before boarding an authority to operate the equipment.
Product Performance For the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel should service your phone and Getting the Most Out of Your Signal accessories. Faulty service may void the warranty. Reception There are several simple guidelines to operating The quality of each call you make or receive depends your phone properly and maintaining safe, on the signal strength in your area.
Battery Standby and Talk Time • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung- Standby and talk times will vary depending on approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, phone usage patterns and conditions. Battery power disconnect it from the power source.
For safe disposal options for Li-Ion • Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. Rough batteries, contact your nearest Samsung handling can break internal circuit boards. authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or dispose of batteries in a fire.
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