Samsung SCHB279 Users Manual
SCH-B279
User’s Guide
•Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.
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http://www.in.samsungmobile.com |
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English. 10/2008. Rev.1.0 |
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safety and usage information
Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone.
Safety warnings
Keep your phone away from small children and pets
Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed.
Protect your hearing
Listening to a headset at high volumes can damage your hearing. Use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music.
Install mobile phones and equipment with caution
Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted.Avoid placing your phone and accessories near or in an air bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless equipment can cause serious injury when air bags inflate rapidly.
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
•Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone.
•Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulations when disposing used batteries.
•Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.
•Never crush or puncture the battery.Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating.
Avoid interference with pacemakers
Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by manufacturers and the independent research group, Wireless Technology Research. If you have any reason to suspect that your phone is interfering with a pacemaker or other medical device, turn off the phone immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.
Turn off the phone in potentially explosive environments
Do not use your phone at refuelling points (service stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your phone whenever directed by warning signs or instructions. Your phone could cause explosions or fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and transfer areas or blasting areas. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone, its parts, or accessories.
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries
When sending text messages or playing games on your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip, press the buttons lightly, use special features that reduce the number of buttons you have to press (such as templates and predictive text), and take frequent breaks.
Safety precautions
Drive safely at all times
Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones while driving. Use hands-free accessories to increase your safety when possible.
Follow all safety warnings and regulations
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in a certain area.
Use only Samsung-approved accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury.
Turn off the phone near medical equipment
Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel.
Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in an aircraft
Your phone can cause interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off your phone or switch to a mode that disables the wireless functions when directed by airline personnel.
Protect batteries and chargers from damage
•Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/113° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries.
•Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and - terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage.
•Never use a damaged charger or battery.
Handle your phone carefully and sensibly
•Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can cause serious damage. Do not handle your phone with wet hands. Water damage to your phone can void your manufacturer’s warranty.
•Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty areas to prevent damage to moving parts.
•Your phone is a complex electronic device—protect it from impacts and rough handling to avoid serious damage.
•Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation.
•Avoid using the phone’s camera flash or light close to the eyes of children or animals.
•Your phone and memory cards may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time.
Avoid interference with other electronic devices
Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience.
Important usage information
Use your phone in the normal position
Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna.
Allow only qualifi ed personnel to service your phone
Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phone and will void your warranty.
Ensure maximum battery and charger life
•Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as overcharging may shorten battery life.
•Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before use.
•Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.
•Use batteries only for their intended purpose.
Handle UIM cards and memory cards with care
•Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or phone.
•Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and electrical noise from other devices.
•Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life span of memory cards.
•Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth.
Ensure access to emergency services
Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel.
SAR information
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the European Union (EU) Council. 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 scientifi c organisations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientifi c studies.
The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless phones employs a unit of measurement
known as Specifi cAbsorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit set by the EU Council is 2.0W/kg.
Installing the UIM card and battery
1. Remove the battery cover |
2. Insert the battery and |
and insert the UIM card. |
replace the battery cover. |
cover |
Battery |
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UIM Card |
Charging the battery |
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1. Plug the supplied travel |
2. When charging is finished, |
adapter. |
unplug the adapter. |
ToAC wall outlet
Note Do not remove the battery from the phone without unplugging the adapter first. Otherwise, the phone may be damaged.
Phone layout and keys
Web access key
In Idle mode, access the BREW applications.
Soft keys 
Perform actions indicated at the bottom of the display.
Dial key
Make or answer a call. In Idle mode, retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers.
Cancel/Clear key
Delete characters from the display.
Return the display to the previous menu level. Send an SOS message when pressed fou r times. ► SOS mode
Keypad lock key
► Keypad lock mode
4-waynavigationkeys
In Menu mode, scroll through menu options.
In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly. In Idle mode, press and hold up to enter SSR mode.
► SSR mode
Power/End key
Turn the phone on and off (press and hold); Ends a call; In Menu mode, cancel input and return to Idle mode.
Silent mode key
► Silent mode
Alphanumeric keys
SSR mode
Silent mode
Keypad lock mode
SOS mode
Press and hold up in Idle mode to activate or deactivate the SSR (Simple Smart Ringtone) mode. The SSR mode is for alerting you to incoming calls in noisy places, by simultaneously vibrating and ringing at its highest volume.
Press and hold [ 
] in Idle mode to disable all sounds on the phone. To exit, press and hold this key again.
Press and hold [ 
] in Idle mode to lock the keypad to ignore accidental key pressing. To unlock, press the left soft key and then [ 
].
Press [ 
] four times in Idle mode to send an SOS message to preset numbers. Once the SOS message is sent, the phone will change to SOS mode and will receive calls only from the registered recipients. Upon receiving a call from the SOS message recipients, the phone will automatically answer the call. Press [ 
] to exit SOS mode.
Your phone displays the following status indicators on the top of the screen:
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Description |
Received signal strength
Call in progress
Out of your service area; you cannot make or receive calls except for emergency calls
SOS message feature active
Roaming network
Text message
SOS message or urgent text message
Alarm set
Lock mode
Restriction on
Ringer type setting
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: Ringer only |
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: Vibration |
• : Ringer then vib. |
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: Silent |
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: Vib. & ringer |
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: 1 Beep |
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: Vib. then ringer |
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SSR mode
Silent mode
Battery power level
Instructional symbols
Note
notes, usage tips, or additional information
Followed by
→the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Press <Menu> → Messages → Write (represents Menu, followed by Messages, followed by Write)
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Square brackets |
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phone keys; for example: [ |
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Angled brackets |
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softkeys that control different functions at each screen; for example: |
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<OK> (represents the OK softkey) |
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Switching on or off the phone
1.Press and hold [
] for more than two seconds to switch on the phone.
2.To switch off the phone, press and hold [
] for more than two seconds.
Changing the display language
1.In Idle mode, press < Menu > → Settings → Display → English/
.
2.Select a language.
Making a call
1.In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number, and press [
].
2.Press [
] to end the call.
3.To dial the recent numbers you have called, press [
] and scroll to the number you want to make a call.
4.Press [
] to make a call.
Answering a call
1.When the phone rings, press [
] to answer a call. To reject the call, press < Reject > or [
].
2.To end the call, press [
].
Adjusting the volume
1.In Idle mode, press < Menu > → Settings → Sounds → Ringer vol./type → Voice calls → Volume.
2.Press the Navigation keys to adjust the volume level. Press < Play > to check the volume level.
3.Press < OK >.
While a call is in progress, press up or down to adjust the earpiece volume.
Changing a ringtone for calls
1.In Idle mode, press < Menu > → Settings → Sounds → Ringer → Voice calls.
2.Press down and press left or right to scroll to a ringer type.
3.Press down to scroll to a ringer melody. Press < Play > to listen to a melody.
4.Press < OK >.
Entering text
To change the text input mode
In a text input field, press < Mode > and select the input mode you want.
T9 word mode or T9 Hindi mode
1.Press keys [ 2 ] to [ 9 ] to start entering a word. Press each key only once for one letter.
The word you are entering appears on the display. It may change with each keypress. Finish entering the word before editing or deleting any keystrokes.
Example: To enter “Hello” in T9 word mode, press [ 4 ], [ 3 ], [ 5 ], [ 5 ], and [ 6 ].
2.Press [ 
] to insert a space and enter the next word.
ABC mode or Hindi mode
Press the keys labelled with the letter you want once for the first letter, twice for the second letter, and so on.
For example, press [ 2 ] three times to enter “C” and [ 5 ] twice to enter “K” inABC mode.
Number mode
Press the number keys corresponding to the digits you want.
Symbol mode
Press the number keys corresponding to the symbols you want. You can press left or right to display more symbols.
● To move the cursor, press the Navigation keys.
● To delete characters one by one, press [ 
]. To delete characters on the left side of the cursor, press and hold [ 
].
●To insert a space between characters, press [ 
].
●To change case in T9 word mode orABC mode, press [ 
].
●To enter punctuation marks in T9 word mode orABC mode, press [ 1 ].
Sending and viewing messages
To send a text message
1.In Idle mode, press < Menu > → Messages → Write.
2.Enter the text message and press < OK > .
3.Scroll left or right to select Save & send or Send only.
4.Press < OK >.
5.Enter a destination number.
6.Press < OK > to send the message.
To view text messages
1.In Idle mode, press < Menu > → Messages → Inbox → Phone or Card.
2.Select a text message.
Listening to the FM radio
To listen to the radio
1.Connect the supplied headset to the phone.
2.In Idle mode, press < Menu > → Entertainment → FM Radio.
3.Press left or right to find available radio stations. You can also press and hold left or right.
4.Press < Back > or [ 
] to turn off the radio.
To store radio stations
By automatic tuning:
1.From the radio screen, press <Options> → Automatic tuning.
2.Available radio stations will be listed in the preset channels list.
3.Scroll to a station and press <Select>.
By manual setup:
1.Press left or right to select the station you want.
2.Press <Options> → Save as a station.
3.Insert the channel details and press <Save>.
The stereo audio output is not available for this model. 
You may hear the mono sound through a single audio channel even if you use a stereo headset. This is not a
problem of the product.
Activating the mobile tracker
1.In Idle mode, press < Menu > → Settings → Security → Mobile tracker.
2.Enter your password and press < OK >.
The first time you access mobile tracker, you will be 
prompted to create and confirm a password.
3.Scroll right or left to turn on the mobile tracker. You will be asked to accept the end user agreement to activate the mobile tracker.
You will be prompted to create and confirm a password 
for deactivation of the mobile tracker.
4.Scroll down and press < Edit > to open the recipient list.
5.Press < Search > to open your contact list.
6.Scroll to a contact and press < OK >.
7.When you finish selecting the contacts, press < OK > to return to the recipient list.
8.Press < OK > to save the recipients.
9.Scroll down and press < Edit > to enter the sender’s name.
10.Press < Save > and enter your password, and press < OK >.
Setting the alarm
To set a new alarm
1.In Idle mode, press < Menu > → Organiser → Alarm.
2.Set alarm details.
3.Press < Save >.
To stop an alarm
1.When the alarm sounds, press < End > to stop an alarm without snooze.
2.Press < Snooze > or any key to stop an alarm with snooze, and press any key to silence the alarm for the snooze period.
To deactivate an alarm
1.In Idle mode, press < Menu > → Organiser → Alarm.
2.Scroll down to off and press < Save >.
Using the SOS message
In an emergency, you can send SOS messages to your family or friends for help.
To set the SOS message
1.In Idle mode, press < Menu > → Messages → SOS Message → SOS on/off.
2.Scroll down to select On and press < Save >.
The first time you activate SOS message, you will be 
asked to register recipients.
3.Press < Search > to open your contact list.
4.Scroll to a contact and press < OK >.
5.When you finish selecting the contacts, press <OK > to return to the recipient list.
6.Press < OK > to save the recipients.
You will be asked to notify to your SOS message 
recipients. Scroll left to select Yes and press < Select >. If you select No, the SOS message will not be activated.
To send an SOS message
1.In Idle mode, press [ 
] four times to send an SOS message to preset numbers.
2.The phone switches to SOS mode and sends the preset SOS message.
3.To exit SOS mode, press [
].
Health and safety information
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on the safety standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and through evaluation of scientific studies.
The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless phones employs a unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit recommended by the FCC is 1.6W/kg.*
SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.
Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output of the phone.
Before a new model phone is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government adopted requirement for safe exposure.
*In the U.S. and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements.
The tests are performed in positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC for each model. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID printed in the label on the phone.
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For body operation
For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved accessory designated for this product or when used with and accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum from the body.
The minimum distance for this model phone is written in the FCC certification information from the body. None compliance with the above conditions may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.
For more Information concerning exposure to radio frequency signals, see the following websites:
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) http://www.fcc.gov
Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA):
http://www.wow-com.com
U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA) http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer
World Health Organization (WHO) http://www.who.int/peh-emf/en
Precautions when using batteries
•Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way.
•Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
•If you use the phone near the network’s base station, it uses less power; talk and standby time are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and the parameters set by the network operator.
•Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge, the type of battery and the charger used. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will gradually wear out. When the operation time (talk time and standby time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new battery.
•If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time.
•Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsungapproved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
•Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or warming first.
•Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery at room temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work, even when the battery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly affected by temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F).
•Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental shortcircuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin, clip or pen) causes a direct connection between the + and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery), for example when you carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the
terminals may damage the battery or the object causing the short-circuiting.
•Dispose used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose batteries in a fire.
Road safety
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.
When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the following tips:
•Get to know your wireless phone and its features, such as speed dial and redial. If available, these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road.
•When available, use a hands-free device. If possible, add an extra layer of convenience and
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safety to your wireless phone with one of the many hands-free accessories available today.
•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 call at an inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you.
•Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice, and even heavy traffic can be hazardous.
•Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. Jotting down a To Do list or flipping through your Address Book takes your attention away from your primary responsibility, driving safely.
•Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you need to make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.
•Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Make the people with whom you are talking aware that you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road.
•Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial the emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies. Remember, it is a free call on your wireless phone!
•Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. If you see a car accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call the emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.
•If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured, or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or any other special non-emergency wireless number.
Operating environment
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position (held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder).
Electronic devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
•should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on.
•should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
•should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize potential interference.
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