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Table of Contents Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ................................. 9 Activating Your Phone ....................................................10 Charging the Battery ......................................................12 Switching the Phone On and Off .....................................14 Setting Up Your Voice Mail .............................................15 Understanding this User Manual .....................................17 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ............ 19 Features of Your Phone ..................................................20 Front Views of Your Phone ..............................................21 Understanding the Display Screen ..................................25 Section 3: Call Functions ................................. 27 Making a Call .................................................................28 Adjusting the Call Volume ...............................................30 Answering a Call ............................................................30 Call Log ..........................................................................31 Recent Calls ...................................................................32 Silent Mode ....................................................................37 Selecting Functions and Options ....................................38 Options During a Call .....................................................40 Section 4: Menu Navigation ............................ 47 Menu Navigation ............................................................48 Navigation Key Shortcuts ...............................................49 In Use Menu Outline .......................................................50 Menu Outline .................................................................50 Section 5: Entering Text .................................. 61 Changing the Text Entry Mode ........................................62 Using T9 Mode ...............................................................64 Entering Text in ABC Mode .............................................66 Entering Symbols ...........................................................67 Table of Contents 5 Entering Numbers ..........................................................68 Table of Contents Section 6: Understanding Your PhoneBook .... 71 Adding a New PhoneBook Entry ......................................72 Finding and Dialing a PhoneBook Entry ...........................80 Dialing a Number from the SIM Card ..............................80 Editing an Existing PhoneBook Entry ...............................81 Speed Dialing .................................................................83 Copy All to Phone ...........................................................88 Deleting PhoneBook Entries ............................................89 Finding Your Own Number ..............................................91 Group Setting .................................................................93 Memory Status ...............................................................94 Service Number ..............................................................95 Section 7: Messaging ...................................... 97 Types of Messages .........................................................98 Text Messages ...............................................................98 Multimedia Message ....................................................110 Browser Messages .......................................................124 Using Message Templates ............................................126 Broadcast Messages (SIM Dependent) ..........................130 Settings ........................................................................130 Checking Memory Status ..............................................133 Section 8: Changing Your Settings ............... 135 Time & Date .................................................................136 Phone Settings .............................................................140 Display Settings ...........................................................143 Sound Settings .............................................................147 Network Services .........................................................153 Security Settings ..........................................................158 Resetting Your Phone ...................................................170 Passwords, PINs, and Access Codes .............................171 6 Section 9: Applications ................................. 175 Alarms .........................................................................176 Organizer .....................................................................183 Calculator ....................................................................196 Record Audio ...............................................................197 Unit Conversion ............................................................202 Timer ...........................................................................203 Stopwatch ....................................................................203 World Time ..................................................................204 Table of Contents Section 10: My Browser ................................ 209 My Browser Main Menu ...............................................210 Downloaded Graphics ..................................................220 Audio Files ...................................................................221 Delete Files ..................................................................225 Memory Status .............................................................227 Section 11: Games ......................................... 229 Games Menu ................................................................230 Downloading Games ....................................................230 My Games ....................................................................231 Settings .......................................................................232 Memory Status .............................................................233 Section 12: Health and Safety Information ... 235 Health and Safety Information ......................................236 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................238 Road Safety .................................................................248 Operating Environment .................................................250 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........251 Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................253 Emergency Calls ..........................................................254 FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................255 Other Important Safety Information ...............................256 Product Performance ...................................................257 Table of Contents 7 Table of Contents Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...................258 Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................258 Battery Precautions ......................................................259 Care and Maintenance ..................................................261 Section 13: Warranty Information ................. 263 Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................264 Index ............................................................... 271 8 Section 1: Getting Started Topics Covered · Activating Your Phone · Charging the Battery · Switching the Phone On and Off · Setting Up Voice Mail Section 1 · Understanding this User Manual This section explains how prepare your phone for use by activating your service and setting up your voice mail. This section also explains how to contact customer support and provides an understanding of how this manual is put together. Section 1: Getting Started 9 Activating Your Phone When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your Personal Identification Number (PIN), any optional services available, and many others. We suggest that you read this guide to fully understand the services your phone supports. Installing the SIM Card Section 1 Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small children. If necessary, switch off the phone by pressing and holding the key until the power-off image displays. If necessary, remove the battery by doing the following: 1. Slide the battery lock (1) toward the top of the phone and hold it in that position, as shown. 2. Lift the battery (2) away from the phone. 10 Activating Your Phone Insert the SIM card by doing the following: 1. Gently slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket so that the card locks into place. Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into the phone. Section 1 2. Place the battery so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone (1). 3. Press the battery down (2) until it clicks into place. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone. Section 1: Getting Started 11 Note: When you need to remove the SIM card, remove the battery and slide the SIM card, as shown below, and take it out of the socket. Section 1 Charging the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A partially-charged battery comes with your phone. A travel adapter comes with your phone for charging the battery. Important! Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. You can use the phone while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly. Note: You must fully charge the battery be ...