E2210C
Health and safety 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.
www.samsungmobile.com
Consumer Information on Wireless
Phones
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a series
of Questions and Answers for consumers relating to radio frequency
(RF) exposure from wireless phones. The FDA publication includes the
following information:
What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?
The term wir eless phone ref ers here to hand-held wireles s phones
with built-in antennas, often called “cell,” “mobile,” or “PCS” phones.
These types of wireless phones can expose the user t o measurable
radio frequency energy (RF) because of the short distance between the
phone and the user’s head. These RF exposures are limited by Federal
Communications Commission safety guidelines that were developed 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,
typ icall y opera te at far lowe r power le vel s, and th us prod uce RF
exposures well within the FCC’s compliance limits.
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF)
Signals
Certication Information (SAR)
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and
manufactured not to xceed the exposure limits for radio frequency (RF)
energ y set by t he Federal Communic ation s ommi ssion (FCC) of the
U.S. gov ernm ent. These FCC exposur e limits are deri ved from the
recomme nda tions of two expert organ izations, the ationa l Co unsel
on Rad iation Protection and Measurement (NCRP) and the Institute
of Elect rical and Ele ctr oni cs Enginee rs (IEEE ). In bo th cases, the
recommendations were developed by scientic and engineering experts
drawn from industry, government, and academia after extensive reviews of
the scientic 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 Specic 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 kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires
wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6
W/kg). The FCC exposure limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety
to give additional protection to the public and to account for any variations
in measurements.
SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by
the FCC with the phone ransmitting at its highest certied power level in all
tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest
certied 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.
Before a new model phone is available for sale to the public, it must be
tested and certied to the FCC that it does not exceed the exposure limit
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not show that
any health problems are associated with using wireless
phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones
are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of
radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range
while being used. They also emit very low levels of RF
when in the stand-by mode. Whereas high levels of RF
can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure
to low level RF that does not produce heating effects
causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies
of low level RF exposures have not found any biological
effects. Some studi es hav e sug ge st ed th at som e
biological effects may occur, but such ndings have not
been conrmed by additional research. In some cases,
other researchers have had difculty in reproducing those
studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent
results.
established by the FCC. Tests for each model phone are performed in
positions and locations (e.g. at the ear and worn on the body) as required
by the FCC.
For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets
the FCC RF exposure guidelines whenused with a Samsung accessory
that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm
from the body.
Use of other access orie s may not ensu re complia nce 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:
GSM850
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Head: 1.19 W/kg
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Body-worn: 1.04 W/kg
GSM1900
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Head: 0.926 W/kg
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Body-worn: 0.687 W/kg
This site uses the phone FCC ID number, A3LSWDE2210C Sometimes
it may be necessary to remove the battery pack to nd the number. Once
you have the FCC ID number for a particular phone, follow the instructions
on the website and it should provide values for typical or maximum SAR
for a particular phone. Additional product specic SAR information can also
be obtained at www.fcc.gov/ cgb/sar.
What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless
phones?
Under th e law, FDA does no t revi ew th e safety of
radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless
phones before they can be sold, as it does with new
drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has
authority to take action if wireless phones are shown
to emit radio frequency energy (RF) at a level that is
hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could require
the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users
of the health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the
phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
Altho ug h the exis ti ng sc ientifi c data do not justify
FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless
phone industry to take a number of steps, including the
following:
“Supp ort needed resear ch in to po ssibl e biol og ical
effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones;
“Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any
RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device
function; and “Cooperate in providing users of wireless
phones with the best possible information on possible
effects of wireless phone use on human health.
FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the
federal agencies that have responsibility for different
aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at
the federal level. The following agencies belong to this
working group:
“National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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“Environmental Protection Agency
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“Federal Communications Commission
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“Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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“National Tel ec ommunications and Inf or ma tion
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Administration
The National Institutes of Health participates in some
interagency working group activities, as well. FDA shares
regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones
that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC
safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. FCC relies on
FDA and other health agencies fo r safety questions
about wireless phones. FCC also regulates the base
stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon.
While these base stations operate at higher power than
do the wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures
that people get from these base stations are typically
thous ands of times lowe r than th ose they can get
from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not the
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 conicting
results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories.
A few animal studies, however, have suggested that low
levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer
in laboratory animals. However, many of the studies that
show ed incr eased tumor development used animal s
that had been genetically engineered or treated with
cancercausing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to
develop cancer in absence of RF exposure. Other studies
exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day.
These conditions are not similar to the conditions under
which people use wireless phones, so we don’t know with
certainty what the results of such studies mean for human
health. Three lar ge epidemiology stu dies have been
published since December 2000. Between them, the
studies investigated any possible association between the
use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma,
meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or
salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of the
studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health
effects from wireless phones RF exposures. However,
none of the studies can answer questions about longterm exposures, since the average period of phone use
in these studies was around three years.
What research is needed to decide whether RF
exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?
A combination of laboratory 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 populations, but
ten or more years’ follow-up may be needed to provide
answers about some health effects, such as cancer. This
is because the interval between the time of exposure to
a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop - if
they do - may be many, many years. The interpretation
of epidemiological studies is hampered by difculties in
measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of
wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement,
such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which
model of phone is used.
What is FDA doing to nd out more about the possible
health effects of wireless phone RF?
FDA is working wi th the U.S . National Toxicology
Program and with groups of investigators around the
world to ensure that high priority animal studies are
conducted to address importan t questions about the
effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health
Organization international Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)
Project since its inception in 1996. An inuential result of
this work has been the development of a detailed agenda
of research needs that has driven the establishment of
new research programs around the world. The Project
has also helped develop a series of public information
documents on EMF issues.
FD A and Cel lu la r Tel ec om mu nicatio ns & Inter ne t
Association (CTIA) have a formal 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, an d ac ade mic organizations. CTIA-fund ed
research is conducted through contracts to independent
inv estig ators . The ini tial rese arch will inclu de both
laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users.
The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of
additional research needs in the context of the latest
research developments around the world.
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio
frequency energy from my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products - and at this point
we do not know that there is - it is probably very small.
But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential
risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your
exposure to radio frequency energy (RF). Since time is
a key factor in how much exposure a person receives,
reducing the amo unt of time spe nt using a wirel ess
phone will reduce RF exposure.
“If you must con duct extend ed conver sations by
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wireless phone every day, you co uld place more
distance between your body and the source of the
RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically
with distance. For example, you could use a headset
and carry the wireless phone away from your body or
use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna.
Again , the scientif ic da ta do not demonst ra te that
wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned
about the RF exposure from these products, you can use
measures like those described above to reduce your RF
exposure from wireless phone use.
What about children using wireless phones?
The scientic evidence does not show a danger to users
of wireless phones, including children and teenagers.
If yo u wan t to take steps to lower exposure to ra dio
frequency energy (RF), the measures described above
would apply 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 leaets containing such a
recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no
evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain
tumors or other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit
wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary;
it was not based on scientific evidence that any health
hazard exists.
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks
from exposure to RF emissions?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF
emissions from wireless phones, there is no reaso n
to believe that hands-free kits reduce risks. Handsfree
kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience
and comfort. These systems reduce the absorption of
RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the
source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against
the head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted
against the waist or other part of the body during use,
then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy.
Wireless phones marketed in the U.S. are required to
meet safety requirements regardless of whether they
are used against the head or against the body. Either
conguration should result in compliance with the safety
limit.
Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the
head from RF radiation work?
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF
emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to
believe that accessories that claim to shield the head
from those emissions reduce risks. Some products that
claim to shield the user from RF absorption use special
phone cases, while others involve nothing more than a
metallic accessory attached to the phone. Studies have
shown that these 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 it s power to compensate,
leading to an increase in RF absorption. In February
2002, the Fede ral trade Commission (FTC) charged
two companies that sold devices that claimed to protect
wireless phone users from radiation with making false
and unsubstantiated claims. According to FTC, these
defendants lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate
their claim.
What about wireless phone interference with medical
equipment?
Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can
interact with some electronic devices. For this reason,
FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure
electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac
pacemakers and debrillators from wireless telephones.
This test method is now part of a standard sponsored
by the Association for the Advancement of Medical
instrumentation (AAMI).
The final draf t, a joint effort by FDA, medical device
manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed
in late 2000. This standard will allow manufacturers to
ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are
safe from wireless phone EMI. FDA has tested wireless
ph on es and he lped de ve lo p a voluntary st andard
sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers (IEEE).
This standard specifies test methods and performance
requir eme nts for he ari ng aids and wirele ss phone s
so that no interference occurs when a person uses a
compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the
same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in
2000.
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for
possible interactions with other medical devices. Should
harmful interference be found to occur, 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:
FCC RF Safety Program: http://www.fcc.gov/oe t/
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rfsafety/
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): http://www.
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epa.gov/radiation/
Occupational Safety and Health
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Administration’s (OSHA): http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/
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radiofrequencyradiation/index.html
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National institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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(NIOSH):http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html
World health Organization (WHO): http://www.who.
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int/peh-emf/
International Commission on Non- Ionizing Radiation
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Protection: http://www.icnirp.de
National Radiation Protection Board (UK): http://www.
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nrpb.org.uk
Updated 4/3/2002: US food and Drug Administration
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http://www.fda.gov/cellphones
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Road Safety
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to
communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime.
But an important responsibility accompanies the benets
of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.
When driving a car, driving is your rst responsibility.
When using your wireless phone behind the
wheel of a car, practice good common sense and
remember the following tips:
1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features,
such as speed dial and redial. If availabl e, th ese
features help you 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 call at
an
inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you.
4. Let the person you are speaking with know you are
driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy trafc
or
hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice
and even heavy trafc can be hazardous.
5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while
driving. Jotting down a “to do” list or ipping through
your address book takes attention away from your
primary responsibility, driving safely.
6. Dial sensibly and assess the trafc; if possible, place
calls when you ar e no t moving or before pu lli ng
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.
7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations
that may be distracting. Make people you are talking
with aware you are driving and suspend conversations
that have the potential to divert your attention from
the road.
8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1
or other local emergency number in the case of re,
trafc accident or medical emergencies. Remember,
it is a free call on your wireless phone!
9. Us e yo u r w i r ele ss p h o ne to he l p ot her s 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 nonemergency
wireless assistance number when necessary. If you
see a brokendown vehicle posing no serious hazard,
a broken trafc signal, a minor trafc accident where
no one appears injured, or a vehicle you know to
be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special
nonemergency number.
“The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone
safely when driving.”
For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, or
visit our web-site www.wow-com.com
Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet
Association
Operating Environment
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in
any area and always switch your phone off 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 itsvuser’s guide for detailed safety
instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
As with other mobil e radio tr ans mitti ng equi pme nt,
users are advi sed 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).
Using Your Phone Near Other
Electronic Devices
Most mod ern elec tronic 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.
Th es e r ec omm en dat io ns are con si ste nt wit h the
independent research and recommendations of Wireless
Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6
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inch es) from thei r pacemaker when the phone is
switched on.
should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
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shoul d use the ea r oppo site thevpac em aker to
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minimize potential interference.
If you have any reason to suspect that interference is
taking place, switch your phone off immediately.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical devices, consult
the manufacturer of your dev ice to dete rmine if it is
adequately shielded from external RF energy.
Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this
information. Switch your phone off in health care facilities
when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you
to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately
shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check
with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your
vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any
equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Switch your phone off 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
refue ling point (service station). Use rs are reminded
of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio
equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution
areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are
in progress.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often
but not al way s clearly marke d. T hey in clu de bel ow
deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities,
vehicles using liqueed petroleum gas (such as propane
or butane), areas where the air contains chemicals or
particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any
other area where you would normally be advised to turn
off your vehicle engine.
Emergency Calls
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using
radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as
user programmed functions, whi ch cannot guarantee
con nection in al l conditions . Therefo re, you sh oul d
never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential
communications (medical emergencies, for example).
Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must
be switched on and in a service area with adequate
signal strength. Emergency calls may not be possible
on all wireless phone networks or when certain network
services and/or phone features 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 th e emergency numb er for yo ur pre sent
location (for example, 911 or other ofcial emergency
number). Emergency numbers vary by location.
3. Press .
If certain features are in use (call barring, for example),
you may first need to deactivate those features before
you can make an emergency call.
Consult this document and your local cellular service
provider.
When making an emergency call, remember to give all
the necessary information as accurately as possible.
Remember that your phone may be the only means of
communication at the scene of an accident; do not cut off
the call until given permission to do so.
Restricting Children’s access to your Phone
Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed
to play with it because they could hurt themselves and
others, damage the phone or make calls that increase
your phone bill.
FCC Notice and Cautions
FCC Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
in cl udi ng int er fer en ce tha t may cau se un de sir ed
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to pro vi de reasona bl e pro tecti on ag ai ns t ha rmful
interference in a residential installation.This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and,if not installed and used in accordanc e with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and
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receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
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different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consu lt th e dealer or an expe rienc ed radi o/ TV
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technician for help
The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used
in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can
require you to stop using the phone if such interference
cannot be eliminated.
Vehicles using liqueed petroleum gas (such as propane
or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection
Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this standard, contact
the National Fire Protection Association, One Battery
march Park, Quincy, MA 02269, Attn: Publication Sales
Division.
Cautions
Changes or modications made in the radio phone, not
expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Only use approved batteries, antennas andchargers.
The u se of an y unau th or ized accessor ie s may be
da n ger ous and vo id the ph one warr ant y if sa id
accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.
Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece
of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting,
bending or sitting on it.
Other Important Safety Information
Only qualified personnel should service the phone
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or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or
service may be dangerous and may invalidate any
warranty applicable to the device.
Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in
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your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
Do not store or carry fla mmable liquids, gases or
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explosive materials in the same compartment as the
phone, its parts or accessories.
For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember
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that an air bag inates with great force. Do not place
objects, including both installed or portable wireless
equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag
deployment area. If wireless equipment is improperly
installed and the air bag inates, serious injury could
result.
Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft. The
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use of wireless phone in aircraft is illegal and may be
dangerous to the aircraft’s operation.
Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the
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suspension or den ial of telephone services to the
offender, or legal action, or both.
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Product Performance
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception
The quality of each call you make or receive depends
on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs
you of the current signal strength by displaying a number
of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars
displayed, the stronger the signal.
If you’re inside a building, being near a window may give
you better reception.
Understanding the Power Save Feature
If your phone is unable to nd a signal after 15 minutes
of searchi ng, a Power Save feat ure is automatic ally
activated. If your phone is active, it periodically rechecks
ser vi ce avail abili ty or yo u can check it you rs elf by
pressing any key.
Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a message
displays on the screen. When a signal is found, your
phone returns to standby mode.
Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance
Fo r the best care of your phon e, only au th or iz ed
personnel should service your phone and accessories.
Faulty service may void the warranty.
There are several simple guidelines to operating
your phone properly and maintaining safe,
satisfactory service.
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Hold the ph on e wit h the antenna ra is ed , full yextended and over your shoulder.
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Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone’s antenna.
Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged.
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Speak directly into the phone’s receiver.
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Avoid exposing your phone and
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accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does
get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove the
battery. If it is inoperable, call Customer Care for service.
Availability of Various Features/ Ring
Tones
Many ser vices and features ar e ne twork dependent
and may require additional subscription and/or usage
char ges. Not all feat ures are available fo r purchase
or use in all areas. Downloadable Ring Tones may be
available at an additional cost. Other conditions and
restrictions may apply. See your service provider 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 networ k co nfigura tion, signal strengt h, operat ing
temperature, features selected, frequency of calls, and
voice, data, and other application usage patterns.
Battery Precautions
Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in
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any way.
Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
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If you use the phone near the network’s
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base station, it uses less power; talk and standby
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time are greatly affected by the signal strength on
the cellular network and the parameters set by the
network operator.
Battery chargi ng time depends on the remaining
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battery charge and the type of battery and 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
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itself over time.
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge
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your battery only with Samsung-approved 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.
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Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity
of your battery: it may require cooling or warming rst.
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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).
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Do no t short-circuit the battery. Accident al shortcircuitin g 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 of used batteries in accordance with local
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regulations. In some areas, the disposal of batteries
in household or business trash may be prohibited. For
safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact your
nearest Samsung authorized service center. Always
recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a re.
Care and Maintenance
You r pho ne is a p rod uct of supe rio r des ign an d
craf tsmanship and should be tr eated with care. The
suggestions below will help you ful fil l any warranty
obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many
years.
Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out
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of the reach of small children.
Kee p the phone dry. Pre cipitation, hum idi ty and
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liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic
circuits.
Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so
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may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the
phone.
Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas, as
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its moving parts may be damaged.
Do n o t st o r e th e ph o n e in ho t ar e a s . Hi g h
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temperatu re s can sh or te n the lif e of electroni c
devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain
plastics.
Do not store the phone in cold areas . When the
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phone warms up to its normal operating temperature,
moi stu re can for m inside the phone , which may
damage the phone’s electronic circuit boards.
Do not drop, kn ock or sh ake the phone. Rou gh
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handling can break internal circuit boards.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or
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strong detergents to clean the dampened in a mild
soap-and-water solution.
Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s
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moving parts and prevent proper operation.
Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such
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as a microwave oven, a stov e or a radiator. The
phone may explode when overheated.
When th e phone or battery get s wet, the label
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indicating water damage inside the phone changes
col or. In this case, phone rep airs are no longe r
guaranteed by the manufacturer’s warranty, even if
the warranty for your phone has not expired.
If your phone has a flash or light, do not use it too
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close to the eyes of peo ple or animals. This may
cause damage to their eyes.
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement
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an t en n a. Unau t ho r iz e d an t en n as or m odi fie d
accessories may damage the pho ne and violate
regulations governing radio devices.
If the phone, battery, charger or any accessory is
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not working properly, take it to your nearest qualied
service facility. The personnel there will assist you,
and if necessary, arrange for service.
Phone layout
Install the SIM card and battery
Charge the battery
1
4-way navigation key
In ldle mode, adjust the volume
level (up/down) or user-dened
menus (left/right); In Menu
mode, scroll through menu
options
►
Active and deactive Torch
light function
2
Menu entry/Conrm key
In ldle mode, enter the Menu;
In Menu mode, select the
highlighted menu option or
conrm an input
3
Dial key
Make or answer a call; In Idle
mode, retrieve recently dialled,
missed, or received numbers;
Send an SOS message
►
Activate and send an SOS
message
4
Voice mail service key
In ldle mode, access voice
mails (press and hold)
5
Keypad lock key
In ldle mode, lock the keys
(press and hold)
6
Alphanumeric keys
7
Softkeys
Perform actions indicated at the
bottom of the display
8
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
9
Silent mode key
In ldle mode, activate or
deactivate Silent mode (press
and hold)
Turn your phone on or off
Your phone displays the following status indicators on the
top of the screen:
Icon Description
Signal strength
Call in progress
Call diverting activated
Roaming network
New message
SOS message feature activated
Alarm activated
Normal prole activated
Silent prole activated
Battery power level
Adjust the volume
1. Remove the battery cover and insert the SIM card.
Battery coverBattery cover
SIM card
2. Insert the battery and replace the battery cover.
BatteryBattery
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1. Plug the supplied travel adapter.
To AC power outletTo AC power outlet
2. When charging is nished, unplug the travel adapter.
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)
Symbol mode
Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to select a symbol.
To move the cursor, press the navigation key.
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To delete characters one by one, press <Clear>. To
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delete all of the characters, press and hold <Clear>.
To insert a space between characters, press [ ].
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To enter punctuation marks, press [1].
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Add a new contact
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press
<Options>.
2. Select
Create contact.
3. Select a number type (if necessary).
4. Enter contact information.
5. Press <
Options> → Save to add the contact to
memory.
Send and view messages
To send a text message
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages →
Create new message.
2. Enter a destination number.
3. Enter the message text.
4. Press <
Options> → Send to send the message.
1. To turn your phone on, press and hold [ ].
2. To turn your phone off, press and hold [
If the battery has been removed, the scheduled alarm
may not sound.
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Make a call
1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone
number.
2. Press [
3. To end the call, press [
] to dial the number.
].
The volume through mono earphones is very low or
virtually inaudible. Use stereo earphones only.
Answer a call
1. When a call comes in, press [ ].
2. To end the call, press [
].
To view text messages
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → Inbox.
2. Select a text message.
Activate the mobile tracker
This feature helps track your phone when it is stolen
or when someone tries to use your phone using other
SIM 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 <
→ Mobile tracker.
2. Enter your password and press <
3. Scroll left or right to
4. Scroll down and press [
5. Press <
Options> → Phonebook to open your
contact list.
6. Scroll to a contact and press [
7. Select a number (if necessary).
8. When you are nished selecting contacts, press
<Options>→ Add to return to the recipient list.
9. Press <
Options> → Save to save the recipients.
10. Scroll down and enter the sender's name.
11. Press <
Save> → <Accept>.
The rst time you access the mobile tracker, you will be
asked to accept the end user agreement to activate the
mobile tracker.
Menu> → Settings → Security
OK>.
On.
] to open the recipient list.
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To adjust the volume of the key
In Idle mode, press the navigation key up or down to
adjust the volume level.
To adjust the volume of voice during a call
While a call is in progress, press the navigation key up or
down to adjust the earpiece volume.
►
When you press and hold navigation key up, Torch Light is activated.
In Speakerphone mode, a noisy environment will make
it difcult to hear the person whom you are speaking
with. In a noisy environment, it is better to use the
normal phone mode for better audio performance.
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 [
] to view details of the call or [ ] to dial
the number.
Set and use alarms
To set a new alarm
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Alarms.
2. Scroll to an empty alarm location and press [
3. Set alarm details.
4. Press <
Save>.
To stop an alarm
When the alarm sounds,
Press any key to stop an alarm without snooze.
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Press <OK> or [ ] to stop an alarm with snooze, or
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press <Snooze> or any key to silence the alarm for
the snooze period.
To deactivate an alarm
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Alarms.
2. Scroll to the alarm you want to deactivate and press
[ ].
3. Scroll down (if necessary).
4. Scroll left or right to
5. Press <
Save>.
Off.
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To change the text input mode
Press and hold [ ] to switch to an input mode.
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Depending on your region, you may be able to
access an input mode for your specic language.
Press [ ] to change case or switch to Number mode.
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Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode.
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T9 mode
1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an
entire word.
2. When the word displays correctly, press [ ] to insert
a space. If the correct word does not display, press
[0] to select an alternate word.
ABC mode
Press the appropriate alphanumeric key until the
character you want appears on the display.
Number mode
Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a
number.
Activate the Torch Light function
This feature helps shine a Torch Light into the dark
space. This feature makes LCD screen to white for using
the LCD Backlight and Torch function.
To activate the Torch Light
In idle mode, press and hold navigation up key to be
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cancelled from idle mode, activate Torch Light.
In Keypad lock status, press and hold navigation up key
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to be cancelled from Keypad Lock, activate Torch Light.
LCD screen turns to white and highest brightness with
a torch icon or text.
To deactivate the Torch Light
Press [ ] or <Back> to deactivate the Torch Light.
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Torch Light can be activated in lock or idle status only.
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