Samsung SCHS379 Users Manual

SCH-S379

safety and usage information

Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone.

Mobile Phone

user manual

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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Printed in China Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA English. 01/2009. Rev. 1.0

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.

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 inate rapidly.

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.

Store the battery pack in a dry place.

• 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 and dispose of batteries and chargers with care

Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers

•

specically designed for your phone.

Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious

• injuries or damage to your phone.

Never dispose of batteries or phone in a re. Follow

• al

l local regulations when disposing used batteries or

phone.

•

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.

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.

Your phone and memory cards may be damaged

•

by exposure to magnetic elds. Do not use carrying

cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow

your phone to come in contact with magnetic elds 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.

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 re in and around

fuel or chemical storage and transfer areas or blasting

areas. Do not store or carry ammable 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.

Important usage information

Use your phone in the normal position

Avoid contact with your phone's internal antenna.

Internal antenna

Allow only qualied personnel to service your

phone

Allowing unqualied 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 ngers 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.

Phone layout

Install the UIM card and battery

4-way navigation key

In Idle mode, access default menus; In Menu mode, scroll through menu options

Volume key

In Idle mode, adjust the key tone volume; Send an SOS message

► Activate and send an SOS

message

Dial key

Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers

Keypad lock key

In ldle mode, lock the keys (press and hold)

Conrm key

In Menu mode, select the

highlighted menu option or conrm

an input

Soft keys

In Perform actions indicated at the bottom of the display

Power/Menu exit key

Turn the phone on and off (press and hold); End a call; In Menu mode, cancel input and return to Idle mode

Music player key

In Idle mode, launch the music player

Silent prole key

In Idle mode, activate or deactivate

the Silent prole (press and hold)

Alphanumeric keys

Your phone displays the following status indicators on the top of the screen:

Icon Description

Signal strength

Roaming network

SOS message feature activated

Alarm activated

New text message (SMS)

Restriction activated

Normal prole activated

Silent prole activated

Driving prole activated

Meeting prole activated

Outdoor prole activated

Ofine prole activated

User created prole activated

Battery power level

1. Remove the battery cover and insert the UIM card.

2. Insert the battery and replace the battery cover.

Charge the battery

1. Plug the supplied travel adapter.

2. When charging is nished, unplug the travel adapter

from the phone.

Do not remove the battery from the phone before

unplugging the travel adapter rst. Otherwise, the

phone may be damaged.

Instructional icons

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 (represents Menu, followed by Messages)

Square brackets; phone keys; for example: [

[ ]

(represents the Power/Menu exit key)

Angled brackets; softkeys that control different

< >

functions at each screen; for example: <OK> (represents the OK softkey)

Turn your phone on or off

1. To turn your phone on, press and hold [ ].

2. To turn your phone off, press and hold [ ].

Make a call

1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone number.

2. Press [ ] to dial the number.

3. To end the call, press [ ].

Answer a call

1. When a call comes in, press [ ].

2. To end the call, press [ ].

Adjust the volume

To adjust the volume of the ringtone

1. In Idle mode, press < Menu > → Settings → Phone settings → Phone prole.

2. Scroll to the phone prole you are using.

3. Press <Options> → Edit.

]

4. Select Ringtone volume.

5. Scroll left or right to adjust the volume level.

6. Press <Select>.

7. Press <Options> → Save.

To adjust the volume of voice during a call

While a call is in progress, press the Volume key up or

Call a recently dialled number

1. In Idle mode, press [ ].

2. Scroll left or right to select a call type.

3. Scroll up or down to select a number or name.

4. Press the Conrm key to view details of the call or ] to dial the number.

[

Enter text

To change the text input mode

Press and hold [ ] to switch to an input mode.

•

Press [ ] to change case in T9 English or ABC mode.

•

Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode.

English according to Hindi grammar.

Number mode

Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a number.

Symbol mode

Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to select a symbol.

To move the cursor, press the navigation key.

•

To delete characters one by one, press [C]. To delete the characters on the left side of the cursor,

press and hold [C]. To insert a space between characters, press [0].

•

To enter punctuation marks in T9 English mode,

•

press [1].

down to adjust the earpiece volume.

Change your ringtone

1. In Idle mode, press < Menu > → Settings → Phone settings → Phone prole.

2. Scroll to the phone prole you are using.

3. Press <Options> → Edit.

4. Select Voice call ringtone.

5. Select a ringtone category → a ringtone.

6. Press <Select>.

7. Press <Options> → Save.

T9 English mode

1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word.

2. When the word display correctly, press [0] to insert a space. If the correct word does not display, press the navigation key down to select an alternate word.

ABC mode

Press the appropriate alphanumeric key until the character you want appears on the display.

Hinglish mode

Add a new contact

1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Options> → Save → a memory location (phone or UIM).

2. Select New entry.

3. Enter a contact information.

4. Press <Options> → <Save> to add the contact to memory.

Press the appr opriate a lpha numeric k ey to ent er a Hinglish word, which is made by combination of Hindi and

Send and view messages

Send a text message

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → Create message → Text messages.

2. Enter the destination number and scroll down.

3. Enter yout message text.

4. Press <Options> → <Save> to send the message.

View text messages

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → Inbox.

2. Select a text message.

Activate and send an SOS message

In an emergency, you can send SOS messages to your family or friends for help.

To activate the SOS message

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Message settings → SOS messages → Sending options.

2. Scroll left or right to On.

3. Scroll down and press [OK] to open the recipient list.

4. Press <Options> → Phonebook to open your contact list.

5. Scroll to a contact and press [OK].

6. Select a number.

7. When you are nished selecting contacts, press

<Back> to return to the recipient list .

8. Press <Options> → Save to save the recipient.

9. Scroll down and set the number of times to repeat the SOS message.

10. Press <Save> → <Yes>.

To send an SOS message

1. With the keys locked, press the Volume key four times to send an SOS message to preset numbers. The phone switches to SOS mode and sends the preset SOS message.

2. To exit SOS mode, press [ ].

Use the camera

Capture photos

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Camera.

2. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.

3. Press [OK] to take a photo.

The photo is saved automatically.

View photos

In Idle mode, press <M enu> → M y files → Phone

memory → Images → a photo le.

Listen to music

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Music player.

2. Select a music category → a music le.

3. Control playback using the following keys:

Key Function

Pause or resume playback

Volume Adjust the volume up or down

Left: Restart playback;

• Skip backward (press within 3 seconds);

Navigation

Scan backward in a le (press and hold)

•

Right: Skip forward;

Scan forward in a le (press and hold)

•

Up: Open the playlist

•

Down: Stop playback

Activate the mobile tracker

This feature helps track your phone when it is stolen or when someone tries to use your phone using other UIM card, the phone will automatically send the preset tracking message to family or friends. This feature may be unavailable due to certain features supported by your service provider.

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings  Security settings  Mobile tracker 2.0.

2. Select Settings.

3. Enter a new 4-digit password for the mobile tracker and press [OK].

4. Enter the new password again and press [OK].

5. Scroll left or right to On.

6. Scroll down and press [OK] to open the recipient list.

7. Press <Options> → Phonebook to open your contact list.

8. Scroll to a contact and press [OK] → Select.

9. When you are nished selecting contacts, press <Back> to return to the recipient list .

10. Scroll down and enter the sender's name.

11. Press <Options> → Save.

By setting the options in Access remote phone, you can delete data on your lost phone, or receive calls to the phone or the phone's location information from the

specied phone.

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.

Health and safety information

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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