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    SGH-a436 Series PORTABLE QUAD-BAND MOBILE PHONE User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
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    Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the "Phone System"), is proprietary to Samsung , disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No title to or ownership
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    WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN
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    Numbers ...36 Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts List 37 Using Contacts List 37 Adding a New Contact 38 Speed Dial ...40 Finding My Own Phone Number 41 FDN List ...42 Group Settings ...42 Management ...43 Section 7: Messages 46 Types of Messages 46 Creating and Sending New Messages 46
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    59 Set Time & Date ...60 Set Phone ...61 Set Calls ...63 Bluetooth ...65 Set Applications ...66 Security ...67 Reset Settings ...69 Memory Status ...70 Section 94 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 96 UL Certified Travel Adapter 96 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones 96 Road Safety
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    and Cautions 110 Other Important Safety Information 110 Product Performance 111 Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones 112 Battery Standby and Talk Time 112 Battery Precautions 112 Care and Maintenance 114 Section 13: Warranty Information 115 Standard Limited Warranty 115 Index ...120
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    as your PIN and other optional services. Removing the Battery 1. If necessary, power-off the phone by holding down the power-off image displays. key until the 2. Remove the battery by doing the following: • Pressing the battery cover lock down (1) and lift the battery cover away (2), as shown
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    • Grasp the battery at the indicated places and lift up and away, as shown. Installing the SIM Card Important!: The plug-in SIM card and the card and keep all SIM cards out of reach of children. Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into the phone, then slide the SIM card into the socket. 5
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    . See the following illustration. Installing the Battery 1. Align the battery tabs with the slots at the top of the battery socket. 2. Press the bottom of the battery down until it clicks into place. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone. Getting Started 6
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    slots at the top of the battery compartment, then press the battery cover down until it clicks. Charging a Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use the travel adaptor to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers. Note: You must fully charge
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    3. Remove the adaptor from the charger port. Powering On or Off the Phone Note: You must unplug the adaptor before removing the battery from the phone during charging to avoid damage. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds
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    voice mail from your keypad, use the following steps: 1. Open the phone to access your keypad. 2. From an Idle screen, press and hold voice mail center. Changing the Voice Mail Number Your SIM card gives you default service number of the voice mail center. However, you may need to change the number
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    , easy-to-use and offers many significant features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone. User friendly, menu driven access to features and options. • Instant Messaging capability • Multimedia capability • Speakerphone capability • Featured applications provide
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    Keys The following list correlates to the open and front view illustrations. 1. Display: This screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone. 2. Soft key: Performs the functions indicated by the screen text on the bottom of the display. 3. Volume/Menu Navigation key: Allows you
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    : Used to listen to audio from your phone. Closed View of Your Phone 1. Front LCD 4. Camera lens 3. Power interface connector/ headset jack 2. Camera key Keys The following list correlates to the open and front view illustrations. 1. Front LCD: Your phone has an external display on the front of
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    date, time, reception, battery power, and any icons associated with alerts, such as messages, or a set alarm. 2. Camera key: launches the camera to take a photo. 3. Power Interface Connector/headset jack: The power interface connector is used to plug in the charging accessories and the headset cord.
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    call is in progress. Appears when you are connected to a Edge service. Appears when the Call Forwarding feature is active. For more Bluetooth wireless technology is active but not connected. Appears when Bluetooth wireless technology is active and connected. Shows the level of your battery
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    and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that can be customized for your ease and specific needs. These functions may be asked for a password or PIN. Enter the code and press the Select soft key or the key. When you access a list of options, your phone highlights the currently active option
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    menu level, briefly press . End Key The End key is used to turn on/off your phone, disconnect calls, and return to the standby mode. • Press and hold the End key to turn on your phone. • Briefly press once to disconnect a call. • Press to return to standby mode from any menu, or
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    Contact List Speakerphone Key During a call, press the key to enable the speakerphone option. Use the volume keys (located on the left side of your phone) to adjust the volume. 17
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    It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. Making a Call When the Idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, and press the key. Note: When you activate the Auto Redial option in the Settings > Set Calls > Voice Call > Auto Redial, the
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    dial the number, highlight the number and press the key. Making a Call from the Contact List You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone's memory. These entries are collectively called the Contact List. Once you have stored a number in the Contact List, you
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    Answering a Call In Idle mode, you can also adjust the ringer volume using these keys. Answering a Call When a call is received the phone rings and displays the caller's phone number, or name if stored in the Contact List. 1. From the Idle Screen press the the incoming call. key or the Accept
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    Yes soft key to confirm the reset or No to cancel. 6. Enter your password. At the "Confirm New Password", re-enter the same password and press the OK soft key Total Volume: shows the Sent, Received, and Total volume of data from the phone. 4. Press the Back soft key or the key to end. Data Call Time
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    " message and the Silent Mode icon displays. In Silent mode, your phone will vibrate and light up the external LCD display or just light the can also make another call while you have a call in progress if your network supports this service. To put a call on hold: 1. While on a call, press the
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    the other person cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to person in the room, but do not want the person on the phone to hear you. During a call, to switch the microphone off temporarily: 1. Press the Mute. Unmute displays. 2. Press the Unmute to deactivate the Mute function. Muting
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    " on page 37. Call Waiting The Call Waiting feature allows you to answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if this service is supported by the network, and you have set the Call Waiting-Voice Calls Menu to Activate. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting
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    the key to enter the menu. 3. If the menu contains sub-menus, Set Phone for example, you can access them by highlight the option and by pressing the or Down Navigation key or the Volume key (located on the left side of your phone). Press the Select soft key or the key to make your selection. 5. To
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    1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press the key for Settings. 3. Press the key for Set Phone 4. Press the key for Language. The available languages are displayed. Menu Shortcuts Outline The following list shows the numbered menus, sub-menus, and options of
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    2.3.1 Camera 2.3.2 Record Audio 2.3.3 Alarm 2.3.4 Calendar 2.3.5 Tools 2.3.5.1 Alarms 2.3.5.2 Calendar 2.3.5.3 Calculator 2.3.5.4 Tip Calculator 2.3.5.5 Converter 2.3.5.6 Timer 2.3.5.7 Stopwatch 2.3.5.8 World Time 2.4 Memory Status 2.4.1 My Files 2.4.2 Calendar 3 Games & Apps 3.1 Shop Games 3.2 My
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    4.0.2 Total Volume 4.* Data Call Time 5 Messages 5.1 Create New Message 5.1.1 Text Message 5.1.2 Multimedia Message 5.2 Inbox 5.3 IM** 5.3.1 AIM 5.3.1.1 Sign On 5.3.1.2 Saved Conversations 5.3.1.3 5.3.1.4 Offline Conversations Preferences 5.3.1.5 Help 5.4 Sent 5.5 Outbox 5.6 Drafts
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    Memory Status 6 Camera 7 Tools 7.1 Alarms 7.2 Calendar 7.3 Calculator 7.4 Tip Calculator 7.5 Converter 7.5.1 Currency 7.5.2 Length 7.5.3 Weight 7.5.4 Volume 7.5.5 Area 7.5.6 Temperature 7.6 Timer 7.7 Stopwatch 7.8 World Time 8 Address Book 8.1 Contact List 8.2 Add New Contact 8.2.1 Phone 8.2.2 SIM
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    8.8.2.1 Phone 8.8.2.2 SIM Card 8.8.3 Sort by Contacts 8.8.4 Delete All 8.8.5 Memory Status 8.9 Service Number 8.9.1 Customer Care** 8.9.2 Roaming Care** 9 Settings 9.1 Set Sound 9.1.1 Incoming Call 9.1.2 Keypad Tone 9.1.3 Message Tone 9.1.4 Power On/Off Tone 9.1.5 Silent Mode 9.2 Set Display 9.2.1
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    Call 9.5.2.1 Call Forwarding 9.5.2.2 Call Barring** 9.5.2.3 Call Waiting 9.5.2.4 Auto Redial 9.6 Bluetooth 9.6.1 Turn Bluetooth On/Off 9.6.2 My Headsets 9.6.3 Bluetooth Services 9.6.3.1 Headset 9.6.3.2 Handsfree 9.7 Set Applications 9.7.1 IM Settings** 9.7.1.1 Default Community 9.7.1.2 Favorite
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    9.7.3.6 Profile 6 9.7.4 Camera Settings 9.7.4.1 9.7.4.2 Function Phone Password 9.8.8 Change PIN Code 9.8.9 Change PIN2 Code 9.9 Reset Settings 9.0 Memory Status 9.0.1 Shared Memory 9.0.2 Messages 9.0.3 Media 9.0.3.1 9.0.3.2 My Files Calendar 9.0.4 Contacts ** Shows only if supported
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    • Using Alphabet Mode • Using Symbols • Using Numbers This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the amount of key strokes associated with entering text
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    Using T9 Mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display. Text Input Mode Indicator ᮣ To change the text input mode, do one of the following: • Press and hold the key to toggle between (T9 mode). (ABC mode) and •
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    Example: Both "Of" and "Me" have the and keys. The phone displays the most commonly used choice first. 3. Insert a space by pressing the key and start entering the next word. Add a New Word into the T9
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    Keys • 1 • • • GHI4ghi • JKL5jkl • MNO6mno • PQRS7pqrs • TUV8tuv • WXYZ9wxyz • Using Symbols Using Symbols Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols and punctuation marks into text. 1. To enter symbol mode press and hold the key. 2. To select a symbol, press the corresponding number key.
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    Using Contacts List Dialing a Number from Contact List Once you have stored phone numbers in the Contact list, you can dial them easily and quickly by Contact List. Depending on your particular SIM card, the maximum number of phone numbers the SIM card can store may differ. 1. When the Idle screen
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    or the key. 3. Scroll to Add New Contact by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or the key. 4. Select Phone and press the Select soft key or the key. 5. Enter the information on the Create Contact screen. The following fields are available for input: • First
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    ID: allows you to set a graphic or Caller ID to this contact. Press the key to access the Graphic menu. Choose to launch the camera to Create New, or My Photos, Downloaded Graphics, Default Image, or Not Assigned. • Ringtone: allows you to choose a ringtone for this contact information. • Group
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    information. 8. To return to the Idle screen, press the key. Dialing a Number from the SIM Card 1. In Idle mode, enter the location number for the phone number you want to dial and press the key. The contact entry information is displayed. 2. Press the Left or Right Navigation key to find other
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    the key. 6. Press the Yes soft key to confirm deletion. 7. When you are finished, press the key to return to Idle mode. Finding My Own Phone Number This function is a memory aid, which you can use to check your own
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    (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are available only call phone numbers stored in SIM card. You must enter your PIN2. You can obtain your PIN2 from your service provider. Group
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    you want to receive new Contacts List entries and press the key. Available options are: Phone, SIM Card, or Ask on Saving. 6. When you are finished, press the Idle mode. Copy All to You can copy all Contact List entries to the Phone and/or the SIM card using the Copy All to option. When you copy
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    key to continue, or the No soft key to cancel. 8. Enter the PIN2 password and press the OK soft key or the key. 9. When the confirmation message appears and numbers are stored in the Contact list, in both SIM card and the phone memory. You can also see the capacity of both memories. 1. When the Idle
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    press the Menu soft key. 2. Highlight Address Book, press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Select Service Number, by pressing the Up or Down Navigation key and press the Select soft key or the key. 4. key. Note: This menu is available only when your SIM card supports Service Dialing Numbers. 45
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    Messages • IM Messages Creating and Sending New Messages Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other mobile phones. In addition, your phone supports the Enhanced Message Service (EMS), which enables you to attach simple pictures, melodies, and
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    an appointment to the text message - Anniversary: allows you to attach an anniversary reminder or note to the message. - Miscellaneous: allows you to attach a miscellaneous file to the message. - Task: allows you to attach a task to the text message. • Save to: allows you to save the text message to
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    allows you to edit the text on the message. - Attach: allows you to attach a file to the message. - Send settings: allows you to select the Delivery Report, Read Reply, Add to add a picture. Highlight Take Photo to launch the camera or select My Photos to select a photo previously taken. Select
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    : allows you to delete pages from your message. - Edit Page: allows you to edit the text on the message. - Attach: allows you to attach a file to the message. - Send settings: allows you to select the Delivery Report, Read Reply, Priority, Expiry, and Delivery After. • Message - Add: allows you to
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    message server and the server will alert you to new messages. Therefore you need to retrieve new messages to your phone and read them on the phone. Retrieving a Multimedia Message When a new Multimedia message comes in, the display shows the Multimedia Message icon ( ) and a text notification along
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    Phone/Move to SIM: If a message is stored in the SIM card, it is saved to the phone's memory. If a message is stored in the phone 's number and URL, Email addresses or phone numbers from the message text. • Lock phone numbers from the message text. • Save Media: allows you to save image or sound files
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    create a default community account before accessing it on your phone. To access your default community session settings, use the following soft key or the key to save your selection. Using Message Templates Your phone has message templates to allow you to retrieve them when creating a message.
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    the "Delete?" pop-up, press the key to mark files with protection to be deleted or press the Yes soft You can set up various options for using Messages services. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key Read Reply: when this option is enabled, your phone sends a request for a reply along with your message
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    . - Delivery After: you can set a time delay before the phone sends your messages. • Receive Settings: you can specify the category of allows you to set the message receipt options. Choose from Manual, Automatic, or Reject. • Profiles: you can select service provider for further details. Messages 54
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    first create a default community account before accessing it on your phone. To access your default community session settings, use the following enable Always, Never,Text Mesage-C Specific. • Service Center: you can specify whether to load this service: Broadcast Message The following options are
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    change the ID and title of an existing channel. • Language: allows you to select your preferred language in which to display cell broadcast messages. Please contact your service provider for further details. Memory Status You can check the amount of the memory being used and the memory remaining for
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    Covered • Set Sound • Set Display • Set Time & Date • Set Phone • Set Calls • Bluetooth • Set Applications • Security • Reset Settings • Memory Status This section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes display settings, security settings, and extra settings associated
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    or decrease the Volume. Message Tone This menu allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new Text Message or Multimedia Message has been received. On/Off Tone This menu allows you to enable/disable the melody that the phone sounds when it is switched on and off. 1. Press the Up or Down
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    2. Press the Save soft key or the key to save changes. Set Display In this menu, you can change various settings for the display or backlight. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. 2. Select Settings and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Select Set Display and press
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    title displayed on your handset. This text can be changed by the user. Press the Options soft key to select Save, Select Language, or Cancel allows you to choose from the following options, Automatic, Manual Only, or Prompt First. Tip: If Manual Only is selected, the following options are enabled: •
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    Automatic, the language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card used. Depending on your country, service provider, or the software version of the phone, the Automatic option may not display. Press the Save soft key or the key to save selection. Shortcuts Navigation Keys
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    your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two. To indicate to automatically or manually select the network to be used when roaming: 1. From the Set Phone menu screen, select Network Selection. 2. Press the Up or Down key until the appropriate option highlights, then
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    is used. • Hide Number: your number does not display on the other person's phone. • Show Number: your number is sent each time you make a call. Press soft key to save the settings. Voice Call Call Forwarding This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specify.
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    are forwarded when you are not in an area covered by your service provider or when your phone is switched off. • Cancel All: all call forwarding options are canceled enter or change the number to be called. To enter an international code, press the 0 key until the + sign displays. 6. Press the
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    the security for the device. Turn Bluetooth On/Off When the Bluetooth is turned on, you can use the Bluetooth features available. When the Bluetooth is turned off, you cannot send or receive information via Bluetooth. To save battery life or in situations where Bluetooth use is prohibited, such as
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    Bluetooth Services Actually, the Bluetooth specification is a protocol that describes how the short-range wireless technology works, whereas individual profiles describe the services supported by individual devices. Profiles reduce the chance that different devices will not work together. Your phone
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    asked to enter the phone password when you switch on the phone. • On: you are required to enter the phone password when you switch on the phone. Lock SIM Card When the Lock SIM Card feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. You must enter the SIM lock code to unlock the SIM so
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    the contents, you must enter the phone's password to access the associated menus. Show phone numbers stored in Phone book. You must enter your PIN2. The following options are available: • Full length entries or wild cards can be entered in to the FDN list. • A full length number with a specific
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    phone password to a new one. You must enter the current password before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new password, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. Change PIN Code . Reset Settings You can easily reset your phone to its default settings. To reset your phone:
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    ?" prompt, press the Yes soft key to reset, or the No soft key to cancel. Once your phone has been reset to its default settings for those selected options, it will restart itself in order to incorporate the new settings. 7. Enter your phone password, if prompted. Note: To completely remove any
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    / Audio • Graphics • Applications • Memory Status • Games & Apps • Camera • Tools The topics covered in this section are Media, Games & Apps, and ) or Default Ringtones (to select from the pre-loaded ringtones on your phone). 5. Highlight an available entry, press the Options soft key and select
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    browser) or My Photos (to access the photos you have taken with your phone) and press the Select soft key or the key to access list of selected contact for their Caller ID). • Delete: deletes either the Selected file or All image files. • Rename: allows you to rename the photo. • Slide Show: allows
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    Unlock. 6. From the Graphics menu, highlight Default Wallpapers to select from the pre-loaded wallpaper on your phone sections of this manual. 1. When the type of application that you want to launch. • Camera (page 74) • Record Audio (page 77) Files or Calendar. 4. Press the Back soft key to return to
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    download. Follow the on-screen options. The files downloaded will be stored in the My Games & Apps folder. 4. To access a downloaded or pre-installed game, highlight My Games & Apps and press the key. Select a game and press the key. Camera Taking Photos Note: When taking a photo in direct sunlight
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    Take and Review: allows you to take a photo and view it before returning to the shooting mode. Press the Options soft key to return to the camera options picture for the best quality available. - Black & White: removes all color and display the picture as black and white. - Negative: changes the
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    name of the photo. Press the Save soft key to save the settings, or press the Cancel soft key to return to the picture viewer. Camera Shortcuts Shortcut keys, allows you to change options using your keypad, Navigation keys, and Volume key in capture mode. The following options are available: takes
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    seconds). opens My Photos folder. changes the view finder mode. Camera Options after a Photo is Taken After you have taken a Photos: allows you to view photos you have previously taken. • Lock/Unlock: allows you to lock/unlock the photo to prevent/allow deletion. • Properties: allows you to view
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    to delete the memo. • Rename: allows you to change the memo's name. • Lock: allows you to lock or unlock the recorded audio file. • Properties: displays the Name, Date, Format, Length, Size, and Lock/Unlock of the voice memo. 7. To exit, press the Back soft key or the key. Recorded Audio This menu
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    The following menu items are displayed: Alarms This feature allows you to: • set the alarm to ring at a specific time. • set the phone to switch on automatically and ring the alarm even if the phone is switched off. To set the alarm: 1. Highlight Alarms and press the Select soft key or the key. The
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    On and press the Save soft key or the key to activate the Autopower feature. If the menu option is set to Off, and the phone is switched off at the specified time, the alarm does not ring. 3. When you have finished, press the key. Calendar The calendar feature allows you
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    • End Date: enter the end date for the appointment. • End Time: enter the end time for the appointment. • AM/PM: use the Left or Right Navigation key to select AM or PM for the start time of the scheduled event and press the Select soft key. • Location: enter the location of the appointment. • Alarm
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    Tools • AM/PM: use the Left or Right Navigation key to select AM or PM for the start time of the scheduled event and press the Save soft key. • End Date: enter the end date for the miscellaneous entry. • End Time: enter the end time for the miscellaneous entry. • AM/PM: use the Left or Right
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    to scroll to the previous or next event. 6. When you have finished, press the key. Calculator With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and provides a number of higher-level
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    Tools This tool provides an amount based upon the input entered into the following fields. • Bill: enter the total bill amount. • Tip(%): enter the percentage of tip (optional). • # paying: enter the number of people contributing to paying the bill (optional). 1. In the Tools menu, highlight Tip
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    appears in the lower field. Note: To include a decimal point, press the key. Currency - Reviewing/Editing Exchange Rates The Currency Converter includes long-term average exchange rates as default values. To review and/or change a default exchange rate to the current exchange rate, do the following
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    key. The Currency Rates list appears in the display with the Base currency field highlighted. 3. Use the Up and Down Navigation keys to highlight the user-added currency exchange rate to be erased. Personal Assistant 86
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    to measure intervals of time for up to 4 separate occurrences. Press the key to start the stopwatch. Press the to stop the stopwatch. Press the Reset soft key to erase all times recorded. World Time World Time allows you to view the time of day or night in another parts of
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    which allows you to access Internet specified for mobile phones. This section explains how to access the WAP services of your service provider and navigate the WAP browser. Launching the or Favorites menu. • Entering a URL address manually; use the Go to URL option on the browser menu list. WAP 88
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    Navigating the WAP Browser 1. To scroll through browser items, press the Up or Down navigation keys. 2. To select a browser item, press the key or press the Options soft key and choose Select. 3. To return to the previous page, press the soft key and choose Back. key, or press the Options 4. To
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    to display the following list of options: • Enter URL: allows you to manually enter the URL address of a WAP site. After entering an address, press • Home: takes you back at any time to the homepage of the Wireless Web service provider. • Back: reloads the Media Net Home page. • Show URL: displays
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    or use default setting. - APN: enter the access point name used for the address of the GPRS network gateway. - Login ID: enter the User ID required to connect to the GPRS network. - Password: enter the password required to connect to the GPRS network. Note: The WAP settings may vary depending on the
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    Clearing the Cache Clearing the Cache The cache is the phone's temporary memory in which the most recently accessed WAP pages are stored. You can clear the cache at anytime. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu
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    telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities Samsung connector. For more information on insertion and connection, see "Charging a Battery" phone's connector jack to disable the TTY Mode. For additional technical support you
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    Topics Covered • Health and Safety Information • Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling • UL Certified Travel Adapter • Consumer Information on Wireless Phones • Road Safety • Responsible Listening • Operating Environment • Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices • Potentially Explosive
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    reviews of the scientific 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 Specific model phone is phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory
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    SAR for a particular phone. Additional product specific SAR information can also be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar. Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories. Go to: http
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    are the subject of this update? The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called "cell," "mobile," or "PCS" phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radio frequency energy (RF) because of the short distance between
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    to take a number of steps, including the following: • Support needed research into possible biological 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
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    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 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. 99
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    research is conducted through contracts to independent investigators. The initial research will include 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
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    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
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    two companies that sold devices that claimed to protect wireless phone users from radiation with making false and unsubstantiated claims. According to conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem. Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources
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    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 traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow
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    in the case of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies. 9. Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies headphones (including headsets, earbuds, and Bluetooth or other wireless devices). Exposure to induced hearing loss and potential hearing problem varies. Additionally, the amount of
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    are used. As a result, there is no single volume setting that is appropriate for everyone or for every combination of sound, settings and equipment. You should follow some commonsense recommendations when using any portable audio device: • Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest
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    it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user's guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of
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    generate. The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings for some of their mobile phones, to assist hearing device users in finding phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label on the
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    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 refueling point (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions
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    as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should 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
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    your authority to operate this equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone. Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of
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    antenna could inhibit call performance. • Speak directly into the phone's receiver. • Avoid exposing your phone and 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. 111
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    usage patterns. Battery Precautions • Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping it, especially on a hard surface, can potentially cause damage to the phone and battery. If you suspect damage to the phone or battery, take it to a service center for inspection. • Never use any charger or battery that is
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    accessories. If unsure about whether a replacement battery or charger is compatible, contact the manufacturer of the battery or charger. • Misuse or use of incompatible phones, batteries, and charging devices could result in damage to the equipment and a possible risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or
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    replacement antenna. Unauthorized 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
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    ") that SAMSUNG's Phones and accessories ("Products") are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon the date of purchase and continuing for the following specified period of time after that date: Phone 1 Year Batteries 1 Year
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    cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for
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    OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE
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    risk of Product failure between Purchaser and SAMSUNG, and SAMSUNG's Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the problems of this sort, it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung's Customer Care Center for an Extended File System (EFS) Clear which will eliminate all user
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    East Lookout Drive Richardson, Texas 75082 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) ©2007 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice
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    Number 19 , Call Time 21 Call Waiting 24 64 Camera Taking Pictures 74 camera options 75 Charging battery 7 Clear key 16 Command Keys 15 Contact List Functions and Options 15 G Games 74 Getting Started 4 Activating Your Phone 4 Voicemail 9 Graphics 72 Greeting Message 61 H Health and Safety
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    Responsible Listening 104 Right soft key 16 S Safe Use of your phone 96 121 Security 67 Security Settings 67 Send key 16 Service Dialing Numbers 45 Settings 57 Memory Status 70 Reset Settings 69 Shortcuts 25 Silent Mode 22 SIM card Installing 5 Removing 6 Soft Keys 16 Sound Settings 57 Speakerphone
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    Dial 40 Using Contacts List 37 Understanding Your Contact List 37 Understanding Your Phone 10 Features of Your Phone 10 Front View of Your Phone 12 Open View of Your Phone 11 Using Management Checking the Memory Status 44 Copying all to Phone or SIM 43 Deleting all of the Address Book Entries 44
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