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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 its power to compensate, leading to an increase in RF absorption. In February 2002, the Federal 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 defibrillators 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 draft, 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 156 wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones 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 (Updated 12/9/2008): • FCC RF Safety Program: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/ • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): http://www.epa.gov/radiation/ • Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA): http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ • World Health Organization (WHO): http://www.who.int/peh-emf/

Section	Page
Table of Contents	5
Section 1: Getting Started 5	5
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 10	5
Section 3: Menu Navigation 16	5
Section 4: Call Functions 26	5
Section 5: Entering Text 37	5
Section 6: Changing Your Settings 45	5
Section 7: Understanding Your Address Book 67	6
Section 8: Messaging 80	6
Section 9: Camera 91	6
Section 10: My Stuff 100	6
Section 11: AppCenter 106	6
Section 12: Games & Applications 108	7
Section 13: AT&T Music 111	7
Section 14: AT&T GPS 123	7
Section 15: Mobile Web 127	7
Section 16: Tools 138	7
Section 17: Accessibility 148	7
Section 18: Health and Safety Information 149	8
Section 19: Warranty Information 168	8
Section 1: Getting Started	9
Setting Up Your Phone	9
Charging a Battery	11
Switching the Phone On or Off	12
Locking the Touch Screen	12
Setting Up Your Voice Mail	13
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	14
Features of Your Phone	14
Front View of Your Phone	14
Side Views of Your Phone	16
Rear View of Your Phone	17
Display Layout	17
Section 3: Menu Navigation	20
Menu Navigation	20
Widgets	23
Widget Bar Navigation	27
Understanding the Events Widget	29
Section 4: Call Functions	30
Making a Call	30
Making a Call Using Speed Dial	31
Making a Call from the Address Book	32
Answering a Call	32
Dialing Options	33
Recent Calls	33
Call Time	36
Data Counter	37
Options During a Call	37
Section 5: Entering Text	41
Using the QWERTY Keypad	41
Changing the Text Input Mode - Keypad	42
Using T9 Mode	42
Using 123Sym Mode	43
Using Emoticon (Emo) Mode	44
Using Abc Mode	44
Using Numeric in Portrait Mode	45
Using Symbols in Portrait Mode	45
Using the Handwriting Feature	45
Changing the Text Input Mode - Handwriting	46
Handwriting Mode-Entering Characters	47
Handwriting Mode-Entering Numbers	47
Handwriting Mode-Entering Symbols	48
Section 6: Changing Your Settings	49
Sound Profiles	49
Display and Light Settings	51
Time & Date	53
Phone Settings	54
Smart Unlock	60
Call Settings	61
Connectivity	62
Configuring Your Phone’s USB Settings	64
Network Profile Configuration	65
Applications Settings	66
Memory Management	68
Section 7: Understanding Your Address Book	71
Address Book Settings	71
Adding a New Contact	71
Using Contacts	75
Address Book Entry Options	76
Finding My Own Phone Number	77
FDN Mode	77
Group Settings	78
Address Book Favorites	79
Managing Address Book Entries	80
Yellow Pages Mobile	83
Section 8: Messaging	84
Types of Messages	84
Creating and Sending Messages	84
Additional Message Options	85
Viewing New Received Messages	86
Using Message Options	87
Using Mobile Email	88
Using Instant Messaging (IM)	89
Deleting Messages	89
Messaging Settings	90
Templates	93
Delete by Folder	93
Used Space	94
Section 9: Camera	95
Using the Camera	95
Camera and Camcorder Options	96
Using the Camcorder	101
Section 10: My Stuff	104
My Stuff Functions	104
Applications	105
Audio	105
Games	107
Picture	107
Tools	109
Video	109
Other Files	109
Used Space	109
Section 11: AppCenter	110
Downloading Multimedia Files	110
Ringtones	110
Games	110
Videos	111
Color Graphics	111
Answer Tones	111
AppCenter Options	111
Section 12: Games & Applications	112
Games	112
Applications	112
Section 13: AT&T Music	115
Music Player	115
Shop Music	117
Using Playlists	119
Community	123
Music Applications	123
MusicID 2	123
Make-UR-Tones	125
Music Sync	125
Section 14: AT&T GPS	127
Shopping for GPS Applications	127
Launching AT&T Navigator	127
Using Navigator	127
Obtaining Driving Directions	128
Where	129
AllSport GPS	130
Loopt	130
Section 15: Mobile Web	131
Accessing the WAP Browser	131
Navigation Using the WAP Browser	131
Navigating via a URL Address	134
Using Favorites	135
Browser Settings	136
Using your History	137
Setting Browser Preferences	138
About Browser	139
Accessing the Mobile Web Homepage	139
Accessing the Mobile Web Site	140
Changing the WAP Profiles	140
Section 16: Tools	142
Tools	142
Camera	142
Voice Recognition	142
Record Audio	143
Alarms	144
Calendar	145
Recent Calls	147
Sketchpad	147
Memo	148
Tasks	148
Calculator	148
Tip Calculator	149
Converter	149
World Clock	150
Timer	150
Stopwatch	151
Section 17: Accessibility	152
Section 18: Health and Safety Information	153
Health and Safety Information	153
Please Note the Following Information When Using Your Handset	154
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	155
UL Certified Travel Adapter	155
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones	155
Road Safety	161
Responsible Listening	162
Operating Environment	164
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices	164
Potentially Explosive Environments	165
Emergency Calls	166
FCC Notice and Cautions	167
Other Important Safety Information	167
Product Performance	168
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones	169
Battery Standby and Talk Time	169
Battery Precautions	169
Care and Maintenance	170
Section 19: Warranty Information	172
Standard Limited Warranty	172
End User License Agreement for Software	175
Index	180
A	180
B	181
C	181
D	182
E	182
F	182
G	182
H	182
I	182
J	182
K	182
L	183
M	183
N	184
P	184
Q	184
R	184
S	184
T	184
U	185
V	185
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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 its power to compensate, leading to an

increase in RF absorption. In February 2002, the Federal 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

defibrillators 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 draft,

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 phones and helped develop a voluntary standard

sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

(IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and performance

requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones 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

(Updated 12/9/2008):

•

FCC RF Safety Program:

http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/

•

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

http://www.epa.gov/radiation/

•

Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA):

http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html

•

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH):

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/

•

World Health Organization (WHO):

http://www.who.int/peh-emf/