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Product Performance, Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception

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Product Performance Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal. If you're inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception. Understanding the Power Save Feature If your phone is unable to find a signal after searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. If your phone is active, it periodically rechecks service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key. Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a message displays on the screen. When a signal is found, your phone returns to standby mode. Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it's turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode. 164 Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance For the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories. Faulty service may void the warranty. There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. • To ensure that the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating for your phone is maintained, secondary transmitters such as Bluetooth and WLAN components must be disabled during a call. For more information, refer to "Bluetooth Activation and Deactivation" on page 58. • If your phone is equipped with an external antenna, hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended and over your shoulder. • Do not hold, bend or twist the phone's antenna, if applicable. • Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged. • If your phone is equipped with an internal antenna, obstructing the internal 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.

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
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Product Performance

Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception

The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the

signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the

current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the

signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the

signal.

If you're inside a building, being near a window may give you

better reception.

Understanding the Power Save Feature

If your phone is unable to find a signal after searching, a Power

Save feature is automatically activated. If your phone is active, it

periodically rechecks service availability or you can check it

yourself by pressing any key.

Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a message displays

on the screen. When a signal is found, your phone returns to

standby mode.

Understanding How Your Phone Operates

Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it's

turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals.

When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls

the power level. This power can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2

watts in digital mode.

Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance

For the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel should

service your phone and accessories. Faulty service may void the

warranty.

There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone

properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service.

•

To ensure that the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating for your phone is

maintained, secondary transmitters such as Bluetooth and WLAN

components must be disabled during a call.

For more information,

refer to

“Bluetooth Activation and Deactivation”

on page 58.

•

If your phone is equipped with an external antenna, hold the phone

with the antenna raised, fully-extended and over your shoulder.

•

Do not hold, bend or twist the phone's antenna, if applicable.

•

Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged.

•

If your phone is equipped with an internal antenna, obstructing the

internal 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.