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User’s Guide
Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park
your vehicle first.
Emergency calls
Qualified service
Key in the emergency number for your present
location, then press . Only qualified service personnel may repair your
phone.
Keep your phone away from small children
Keep the phone and all its parts, including For more detailed safety information, see "Health
accessories, out of the reach of small children. and safety information" on page 37.
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About this Guide • Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module on
This User’s Guide provides you with condensed your phone to take a photo or
information about how to use your phone. record a video.
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• Digital data printing • File viewer
Print images, messages, and Open documents in various
other personal data directly formats on the phone without
from your phone. corruption.
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Play music................................................... 19
Contents Listen to the FM radio ................................... 20
Browse the web ........................................... 20
Unpack 6 Use Phonebook ............................................ 21
Make sure you have each item Send messages ............................................ 22
View messages ............................................ 24
Get started 6 Use Bluetooth .............................................. 24
First steps to operating your phone Menu functions 27
Assemble and charge the phone ..................... 6 All menu options listed
Power on or off.............................................. 7
Phone layout ................................................. 7 Health and safety information 37
Keys and icons .............................................. 8
Access menu functions .................................. 11
Enter text .................................................... 12
Customise your phone ................................... 13
Step outside the phone 15
Begin with call functions, camera, music player, web
browser, and other special features
Make or answer calls ..................................... 15
Use the camera ............................................ 17
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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode.
1 Call log 3 Applications‡ 6 My files 9 Settings
1 Recent contacts 5 Bluetooth 5 Other files 4 Sound settings
2 Missed calls 6 Browser‡‡ 6 Memory card2 5 Light settings
3 Dialled calls 7 Java world 7 Memory status 6 Network services
4 Received calls 8 SIM application toolkit1 7 Planner 7 Security
5 Delete all 4 Yahoo! search/ 8 Memory status
6 Call time 1 Alarm 9 Reset settings
Browser‡‡ 2 Calendar
7 Call costs1 10 Key management
3 Memo 11 VOD settings3
2 Phonebook 4 World clock
5 Messages
1 Contact list 5 Calculator 1. Available only if supported
2 FDN contacts1 1 Create new message 6 Converter by your SIM card.
3 Create contact 2 My messages 7 Timer 2. Available only if a memory
4 Group 3 Templates 8 Stopwatch card is inserted.
5 Speed dial 4 Delete all 3. Available only if supported
5 Settings 8 Camera
6 My namecard by your service provider.
7 Own number 6 SOS messages 1 Take photo ‡ If the Yahoo! search is not
8 Management 7 Broadcast messages 2 Record video available, the order of
9 Service number1 8 Memory status 3 Go to My photos submenus will change.
6 My files 4 Go to My video clips ‡‡If the Yahoo! search is not
3 Applications‡
9 Settings available, Browser will
1 Music player 1 Images display in menu 4 instead of
2 Voice recorder 2 Videos 1 Time and date appearing in Applications.
3 Image editor 3 Music 2 Phone settings
4 FM radio 4 Sounds 3 Display settings
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Unpack Get started
Make sure you have each item First steps to operating your phone
• Phone
• Travel Adapter Assemble and charge the phone
• Battery
• User’s Guide
• Bean Bag (Camera Cradle)
You can obtain various accessories from your
local Samsung dealer.
The items supplied with your phone and the
accessories available at your Samsung dealer
may vary, depending on your country or service
provider.
To AC power outlet
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Removing the battery Phone layout
Front view
Earpiece
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Get started
Rear view Keys and icons
Keys
Camera lens
Perform the function indicated on
Camera mode key the bottom line of the display.
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Make or answer a call. Enter special characters or perform
In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers special functions.
recently dialled, missed, or received. In Idle mode, press and hold to
activate or deactivate Silent mode.
Delete characters from the display
or items in an application. Adjust the phone volume.
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Get started
Icons Out of your service area or Offline
The following icons may appear on the top line mode
of the screen to indicate your phone’s status.
Depending on your country or service provider, SOS message feature active
the icons shown on the display may vary.
Alarm set
Signal strength
Roaming network
GPRS (2.5G) network status
Connected to secured web page
• Blue: GPRS network
• Red: Transferring data in GPRS One of the message Inboxes is full
network
Call diverting active
EDGE network
• Blue: EDGE network Home Zone
• Red: Transferring data in EDGE Bluetooth active
network
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or
Call in progress headset connected
Synchronised with PC
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Memory card inserted Access menu functions
Music playback in progress Select an 1. Press a desired soft key.
option 2. Press the Navigation keys to
Music playback paused
move to the next or
Silent mode (Mute) previous option.
3. Press <Select> or to
Silent mode (Vibration)
confirm the function
New message: displayed or option
• : Text message highlighted.
• : Multimedia message 4. Press <Back> to move up
• : Email one level.
Press to return to Idle
• : Voicemail
mode.
FM radio on
Use menu Press the number key
Battery power level numbers corresponding to the option
you want.
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Get started
Enter text T9 mode To enter a word:
Change the • Press and hold to 1. Press to to start
text input switch between T9 mode entering a word.
mode and ABC mode. 2. Enter the whole word before
• Press to change case or editing or deleting
switch to Number mode. characters.
• Press and hold to 3. When the word displays
switch to Symbol mode. correctly, press to
insert a space.
ABC mode To enter a word: Otherwise, press to
Press the appropriate key until display alternative word
the character you want appears choices.
on the display.
Number Press the keys corresponding
mode to the digits you want.
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Symbol Press the corresponding
Customise your phone
mode number key to select a symbol.
1. In Idle mode, press
Display
Other • Press to enter <Menu> and select
punctuation marks or language
operations Settings → Phone
special characters. settings → Language.
• Press to insert a space. 2. Select a language.
• Press the Navigation keys to
move the cursor.
1. In Idle mode, press
• Press to delete Call ringer
<Menu> and select
characters one by one. melody
Settings → Sound
• Press and hold to clear settings → Incoming call
the entire display. → Ring tone.
2. Select a ringtone category.
3. Select a ringtone.
4. Press <Save>.
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Get started
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Step outside the phone
You can switch the phone to
Silent mode Begin with call functions, camera, music player,
Silent mode to avoid disturbing
other people. In Idle mode, web browser, and other special features
press and hold .
Make or answer calls
1. In Idle mode, press
Phone lock
<Menu> and select 1. In Idle mode, enter an area
Settings → Security → Make a call
code and phone number.
Change password.
2. Press .
2. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
Press / to adjust the
password and press <OK>.
volume.
3. Enter the new password
3. Press to end the call.
again and press <OK>.
4. Select Phone lock.
1. When the phone rings,
5. Select Enable. Answer
press .
a call
6. Enter the password and 2. Press to end the call.
press <OK>.
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Step outside the phone
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Use the camera
1. In Idle mode, press and hold
Record
1. In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on the camera.
Take a photo a video
to turn on the camera. 2. Press to switch to
2. Aim the lens at the subject Record mode.
and make any desired 3. Press or to start
adjustments. recording.
3. Press or to take a 4. Press or < > to stop
photo. The photo is saved recording. The video is
automatically. saved automatically.
4. Press < > to take another 5. Press < > to record
photo. another video.
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Step outside the phone
Use the bean bag to hold your 2. Insert the bean bag into the
Use the bean
phone while taking a photo or multi-function jack of your
bag (camera
recording a video. phone.
cradle)
1. Open the cap of the bean
bag by pushing the locker
of it.
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Play music
2. Press <Options> and select
Add music from → a
Use these methods:
Copy music memory location.
• Download from the wireless
files to the 3. Press to select the files
web
phone you want and press <Add>.
• Download from a computer
using the optional Samsung
PC Studio. See Samsung PC 1. From the music player
Studio User’s Guide. Play music
screen, press .
files
• Receive via Bluetooth 2. During playback, use the
• Copy to a memory card and following keys:
insert the card into the • : pause or resume
phone playback.
• : return to the
1. In Idle mode, press previous file.
Create a
<Menu> and select • : skip to the next file.
playlist
Applications → Music • / : adjust the volume.
player.
3. Press to stop playback.
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Step outside the phone
Listen to the FM radio
1. From the station list, press
Store radio
<Options> and select Add.
1. Plug the connecter of the stations
Listen to 2. Enter the frequency of the
supplied headset into the
the radio station and press <Save>.
multi-function jack on the
phone. 3. Select a location in which
2. In Idle mode, press you want to store the
<Menu> and select station.
Applications → FM radio.
3. Press to turn on the Browse the web
radio.
4. Press or to find In Idle mode, press . The
available radio stations. Launch the
homepage of your service
web browser
5. Press to turn off the provider opens.
radio.
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Use Phonebook
• To scroll through browser
Navigate
items, press or .
the web 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
• To select an item, press Add a
number and press
< > or . contact
<Options>.
• To return to the previous
2. Select Save → a memory
page, press <Back> or
. location → New.
• To access browser options 3. For Phone, select a number
or other phone menus, type.
press <Options>. 4. Specify contact information.
• To return to the homepage, 5. Press <Save> or to
press and hold . save the contact.
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Step outside the phone
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5. Select Music or sound and 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu>
Send an
add a music file or a sound and select Messages →
clip. email
Create new message →
6. Select Text. Email.
7. Enter the message text and 2. Select Subject.
press . 3. Enter the email subject and
8. Press <Options> and press .
select Send. 4. Select Message.
9. Enter destination numbers 5. Enter the email text and
or email addresses. press .
10.Press to send the 6. Select File attach.
message.
7. Add media files, name cards,
calendar items, or other files.
8. Press <Options> and select
Send.
9. Enter email addresses.
10.Press to send the email.
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Step outside the phone
View messages
1. In Idle mode, press
View an
<Menu> and select
1. In Idle mode, press email
View a text Messages → My
<Menu> and select
message messages → Email inbox.
Messages → My
messages → Inbox. 2. Select Check new mail.
2. Select a text message. 3. Select an email or a header.
4. If you selected a header,
1. In Idle mode, press press <Options> and
View a select Retrieve to view the
<Menu> and select
multimedia body of the email.
Messages → My
message messages → Inbox.
2. Select a multimedia Use Bluetooth
message.
Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth
technology, enabling you to connect the phone
wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and
exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or
control the phone remotely.
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1. In Idle mode, press 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the
Turn on
<Menu> and select other device’s Bluetooth
Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press
Applications → Bluetooth
→ Activation → On. <OK>.
2. Select My phone’s When the owner of the
visibility → On to allow other device enters the
other devices to locate your same code, pairing is
phone. complete.
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Step outside the phone
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Menu functions Menu Description
All menu options listed Call costs Check the cost of your
calls, if supported by your
This section provides brief explanations of SIM card.
menu functions on your phone.
Phonebook
Call log
Menu Description
Menu Description
Contact list Search for contact
Recent contacts, Check the most recent calls information stored in
Missed calls, dialled, received, or Phonebook.
Dialled calls, missed.
Received calls
Delete all Delete all of the records in
each call type.
Call time Check the time record for
calls made and received.
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Menu functions
Menu Description Menu Description
FDN contacts Create a list of contacts to Own number Check your phone
be used in FDN (Fixed numbers, or assign a name
Dialling Number) mode, in to each of the numbers.
which the phone allows
Management Manage contacts in
outgoing calls only to the
Phonebook or change the
specified phone numbers, if
default settings for
your SIM card supports this
Phonebook.
feature.
Service number View the SDN (Service
Create contact Add a new contact to
Dialling Number) list
Phonebook.
assigned by your service
Group Organise your contacts in provider, if supported by
caller groups. your SIM card.
Speed dial Assign a speed dial number
for your most frequently
dialled numbers. Applications
My namecard Create a name card and Menu Description
send it to other people. Music player Listen to music.
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Menu Description Menu Description
Voice recorder Record voice memos and SIM application Use a variety of additional
any other sounds. toolkit services offered by your
service provider.
Image editor Edit your photos using
Depending on your SIM
various editing tools.
card, this menu may be
FM radio Listen to music or news via available but labelled
the FM radio on your differently.
phone.
‡ If the Yahoo! search is not available depending on your
Bluetooth Connect the phone country or service provider, Browser will move to menu 4.
wirelessly to other
Bluetooth devices.
Yahoo! search/Browser
Browser‡ Use the WAP browser
feature to search and Depending on your country or service provider,
access various wireless you may have one of these two menus here:
web. • Yahoo! search: Launch the Yahoo search
engine to find information, news, images, or
Java world Access Java games and local services from around the web.
applications.
• Browser: Use the WAP browser feature to
search and access various wireless web.
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Menu functions
Messages Menu Description
Menu Description SOS messages Specify options for sending
and receiving an SOS
Create new Create and send text,
message. You can send an
message multimedia, and email
SOS message by pressing
messages.
/ 4 times in Idle mode,
My messages Access messages that you with the keys are locked.
have received, sent, or that
Broadcast Change the settings for
have failed during sending.
messages receiving broadcast
Templates Make and use templates of messages.
frequently used messages
Memory status Check the amount of
or passages.
memory currently in use in
Delete all Delete messages in each each message folder.
message folder all at once.
Settings Set up various options for
using the messaging
services.
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My files Planner
Menu Description Menu Description
Images, Videos, Access media files and Alarm Set alarms. The alert type
Music, Sounds, other files stored in the for a normal alarm
Other files phone’s memory. corresponds to the call
alert type setting.
Memory card Access the files stored on a
memory card. This menu is Calendar Keep track of your
only available when you schedule.
insert a memory card into
Memo Make memos for things
the phone.
that are important and
Memory status Check memory information manage them.
for media items.
World clock Set your local time zone
and find out the current
time in another part of the
world.
Calculator Perform arithmetic
functions.
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Menu functions
Menu Description Menu Description
Converter Do conversions, such as Go to My photos Access the list of photos
length and temperature. you have taken.
Timer Set a period of time for the Go to My video Access the list of videos
phone to count down. clips you have recorded.
Stopwatch Measure elapsed time.
Settings
Camera Menu Description
Menu Description Time and date Change the time and date
displayed on your phone.
Take photo Take photos in various
modes. The camera Phone settings Select a language for the
produces jpeg photos. → Language display text.
Record video Record a video of what is Phone settings Enter the greeting that is
displayed on the camera → Greeting displayed briefly when the
screen. message phone is switched on.
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Menu Description Menu Description
Phone settings Use the Navigation keys as Phone settings Select a USB mode that will
→ Shortcuts shortcuts to access specific → USB settings be used when you connect
menus directly from Idle your phone to another
mode. is fixed as a device via USB interface.
shortcut to My menu mode.
Phone settings Change additional settings
Phone settings Set up a menu of your own → Extra settings for using the phone.
→ My menu using your favourite menu
Phone settings Switch the phone to Offline
items, which can be easily
→ Offline mode mode, in which the phone
accessed by pressing in
functions requiring network
Idle mode.
connection are deactivated.
Phone settings Activate the advanced
Display settings Change the background
→ Advanced shortcut feature, which
→ Wallpaper image that is displayed in
shortcuts allows you to access
Idle mode.
specific applications from
the dialling screen. Display settings Select a display style for
→ Main menu the main menu screen.
Phone settings Set how the phone reacts if
style
→ Volume key you press and hold /
when a call comes in.
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Menu functions
Menu Description Menu Description
Display settings Change the display settings Display settings Set the phone to display
→ Text display for the text displayed on → Show caller ID missed call notifications
the idle screen. with the most recently
missed caller’s information.
Display settings Select a skin colour pattern
→ Skin for Menu mode. Sound settings Change the sound settings
→ Incoming call for incoming calls.
Display settings Adjust the brightness of the
→ Brightness display for varying lighting Sound settings Select the tone that the
conditions. → Keypad tone phone sounds when you
press a key.
Display settings Customise the settings for
→ Dialling the display while dialling. Sound settings Change the sound settings
display → Message tone for incoming messages
individually according to
Display settings Select a clock type to be
message type.
→ Clock display displayed on the idle
screen. Sound settings Select the melody that the
→ Power-on/off phone sounds when it is
Display settings Display the calendar of the
tone switched on or off.
→ Calendar current month on the idle
screen.
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Menu Description Menu Description
Sound settings Set how the phone acts to Network Set the phone to inform you
→ Silent mode alert you to a specific event services → Call when someone is calling
while in Silent mode. waiting you while on another call.
Sound settings Customise additional tones Network Select the network to be
→ Extra tones for the phone. services → used while roaming outside
Network of your home area, or let
Light settings → Select the length of time
selection the network be chosen
Backlight time the backlight or display
automatically.
stays on when the phone is
not used. Network Set the phone to hide your
services → Caller phone number from the
Light settings → Set how the phone controls
ID person you are calling.
Keypad light the use of the keypad light.
Network Store the number of the
Network Set the phone to reroute
services → Voice voicemail server and access
services → Call incoming calls to a phone
mail server your voicemails.
diverting number that you specify.
Network Change to an appropriate
Network Set the phone to restrict
services → Band band when you travel
services → Call calls.
selection abroad.
barring
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Menu functions
Menu Description Menu Description
Security → PIN Activate your PIN to protect Security → FDN Set the phone to restrict
check your SIM card against mode calls to a limited set of
unauthorised use. phone numbers, if
supported by your SIM
Security → Change the PIN.
card.
Change PIN
Security → Change your current PIN2,
Security → Activate your phone
Change PIN2 if supported by your SIM
Phone lock password to protect your
card.
phone against unauthorised
use. Security → Set the phone to send the
Mobile tracker preset tracking message to
Security → Change the phone
your family or friends when
Change password.
someone tries to use your
password
phone with another SIM
Security → Lock access to call logs, card. This feature may be
Privacy messages, or files. unavailable due to certain
Security → SIM Set the phone to work only features supported by your
lock with the current SIM card service provider.
by assigning a SIM lock
password.
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Menu Description Health and safety information
Memory status Check memory information
for each items in the SAR certification information
phone’s memory or on a This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements
memory card. concerning exposure to radio waves.
Reset settings Reset the phone’s settings Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It
you have changed. is designed and manufactured to not exceed the limits
for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as
Key Manage the licence keys recommended by the EU Council. These limits are part
management you have acquired to of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted
activate media files locked levels of RF energy for the general population. The
by DRM systems. guidelines were developed by independent scientific
organisations through the periodic and thorough
VOD settings Select a connection profile evaluation of scientific studies. The limits include a
to be used for accessing a substantial safety margin designed to ensure the safety
video streaming server. of all persons, regardless of age and health.
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Health and safety information
The exposure standard for mobile phones employs a Before a new model phone is available for sale to the
unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate public, compliance with the European R&TTE Directive
(SAR). The SAR limit recommended by the EU Council is must be shown. This directive includes as one of its
2.0 W/kg.1 essential requirements the protection of the health and
The highest SAR value for this model phone was 0.447 safety of the user and any other person.
W/kg.
Precautions when using batteries
SAR tests are conducted using standard operating
positions with the phone transmitting at its highest • Never use a charger or battery that is damaged in
certified power level in all tested frequency bands. any way.
Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified • Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while
• If you use the phone near the network’s base
operating can be well below the maximum value. This is
station, it uses less power. Talk and standby time
because the phone is designed to operate at multiple
are greatly affected by the signal strength on the
power levels so as to use only the power required to
cellular network and the parameters set by the
reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a
service provider.
base station, the lower the power output of the phone.
• Battery charging time depends on the remaining
1. The SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 2.0 battery charge, the type of battery, and the charger
watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged over ten grams of body used. The battery can be charged and discharged
tissue. The limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to hundreds of times, but it will gradually wear out.
give additional protection for the public and to account for any
When the operation time is noticeably shorter than
variations in measurements. The SAR values may vary,
depending on national reporting requirements and the normal, it is time to buy a new battery.
network band.
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• If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge • Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-
itself over time. circuiting can occur when a metallic object like a
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and coin, clip or pen causes a direct connection between
recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved the + and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on
chargers. Disconnect the charger from the power the battery). For example, do not carry a spare
source when it is not in use. Do not leave the battery in a pocket or bag where the battery may
battery connected to a charger for more than a contact metal objects. Short-circuiting the terminals
week, since overcharging may shorten its life. may damage the battery or the object causing the
short-circuiting.
• Extreme temperatures will affect the charging
capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local
warming first. regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of
batteries in a fire.
• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places
because the capacity and lifetime of the battery will
Road safety
be reduced. Try to keep the battery at room
temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to
may not work temporarily, even when the battery is communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But
fully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of
affected by temperatures below 0° C (32° F). wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.
When you are driving a car, driving is your first
responsibility. When using your wireless phone while
driving, follow local regulations in the country or region
you are in.
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Health and safety information
Operating environment Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in
distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a
the area you are in, and always switch off your phone
wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential
whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause
interference with the pacemaker. These
interference or danger.
recommendations are consistent with the independent
When connecting the phone or any accessory to research and recommendations of Wireless Technology
another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety Research. If you have any reason to suspect that
instructions. Do not connect incompatible products. interference is taking place, switch off your phone
As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, immediately.
users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of
the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is Hearing aids
recommended that the equipment should only be used Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some
in the normal operating position (held to your ear with hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you
the antenna pointing over your shoulder). may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to
discuss alternatives.
Electronic devices
Other medical devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from If you use any other personal medical devices, consult
radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is
electronic equipment may not be shielded against the adequately shielded from external RF energy.
RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining
manufacturer to discuss alternatives. this information.
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Switch off your phone in health care facilities when the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio
regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution
areas), chemical plants, or where blasting operations
Vehicles are in progress.
RF signals may affect improperly installed or
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often
inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor
but not always clearly marked. They include the areas
vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its
below decks on boats, chemical transfer or storage
representative regarding your vehicle.
facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas, such
You should also consult the manufacturer of any as propane or butane, areas where the air contains
equipment that has been added to your vehicle. chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal
powders, and any other area where you would normally
Posted facilities
be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
Switch off your phone in any facility where posted
notices require you to do so.
Emergency calls
Potentially explosive environments This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using
radio signals, wireless, and landline networks as well as
Switch off your phone when in any area with a user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee
potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should
and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential
explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. communications like medical emergencies.
Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a
refuelling point (service station). Users are reminded of
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Health and safety information
To make or receive calls, the phone must be switched • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in
on and in a service area with adequate signal strength. your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or
phone networks or when certain network services and/ explosive materials in the same compartment as the
or phone features are in use. Check with local service phone, its parts, or accessories.
providers.
• For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember
To make an emergency call: that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not
1. Switch on the phone. place objects, including installed or portable wireless
2. Key in the emergency number for your present equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air
location. Emergency numbers vary by location. bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless
3. Press . equipment could result in serious injury if the air
bag inflates.
Certain features like Call Barring may need to be
deactivated before you can make an emergency call. • Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft. It
Consult this document and your local cellular service is dangerous and illegal to use wireless phones in an
provider. aircraft because they can interfere with the
operation of the aircraft.
Other important safety information • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the
suspension or denial of telephone services to the
• Only qualified personnel should service the phone or
offender, or legal action, or both.
install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or
service may be dangerous and may invalidate any
warranty applicable to the device.
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Care and maintenance • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High
temperatures can shorten the life of electronic
Your phone is a product of superior design and
devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain
craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The
plastics.
suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty
obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the
years. phone warms up to its normal operating
temperature, moisture can form inside the phone,
• Keep your phone and all its parts and accessories
which may damage the phone’s electronic circuit
out of the reach of small children and pets. They boards.
may accidentally damage these things or choke on
small parts. • Do not drop, knock, or shake the phone. Rough
handling can break internal circuit boards.
• Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity, and
liquids contain minerals that corrode electronic • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or
circuits. strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with a
soft cloth.
• Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so
may cause an electric shock to you or damage to • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s
the phone. moving parts and prevent proper operation.
• Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas, • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such
as its moving parts may be damaged. as a microwave oven, stove, or radiator. The phone
may explode when overheated.
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Health and safety information
• When the phone or battery gets wet, the label
indicating water damage inside the phone changes
colour. In this case, phone repairs are no longer
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
close to the eyes of people or animals. This may
cause damage to their eyes.
• Use only the supplied or an approved replacement
antenna. Unauthorised antennas or modified
accessories may damage the phone and violate
regulations governing radio devices.
• If the phone, battery, charger, or any accessory is
not working properly, take it to your nearest
qualified service facility. The personnel there will
assist you, and if necessary, arrange for service.
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