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Emergency Alerts, MESSAGING, Settings, Receive Alerts, Extreme Alerts, MENU/OK Key

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Emergency Alerts This device is designed to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alert Service (CMAS). Emergency Alerts are geographically-targeted, and alert customers to imminent threats to their safety within their area. There is no charge for receiving an Emergency Alert. There are three types of Emergency Alerts: • Presidential • Imminent (Severe or Extreme) • AMBER Alerts (missing persons) Customers may choose not to receive Imminent Alerts and AMBER Alerts. Presidential Alerts cannot be disabled. All alerts are enabled by default. To disable Imminent Threat Alerts (Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Alerts: 1. From the Main screen, select MESSAGING ➔ Settings ➔ Emergency Alerts. 2. On the Receive Alerts menu, highlight alerts, then perform options (if available): • Presidential Alerts: Always On by default, cannot be disabled. • Extreme Alerts: Press the MENU/OK Key, then highlight On or Off. • Severe Alerts: Press the MENU/OK Key, then highlight On or Off. • Amber Alerts: Press the MENU/OK Key, then highlight On or Off. • Emergency Alerts Test Messages: Press the MENU/OK Key, then highlight On or Off. 40

Section	Page
SPH-M270	1
Table of Contents	5
Section 1: Getting Started	7
Installing the Battery	7
Turning the Phone On	8
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	9
Features of Your Phone	9
Front View - Closed	9
Back View	9
Front View - Open	10
Side Views	11
Functional Keys	11
Displays	13
Menu	16
Section 3: My Account	18
Create your Account and Pick Your Plan	18
Activating Your Device	18
Additional Information	18
Managing Your Account	19
Section 4: Calling	20
Displaying Your Phone Number	20
Making Calls	20
Answering Calls	21
Options During a Call	21
Sending Calls to Voicemail	22
Ending a Call	22
Options After a Call Ends	22
Emergency Calling	23
Using Speakerphone	24
Using Pauses	24
Using Abbreviated Dialing	25
Using Contacts Match	25
Plus (+) Code Dialing	25
Call History	26
Missed Call Alerts	27
Section 5: Contacts	28
Accessing Contacts	28
Adding a New Contact	28
Editing Contacts	30
Using Contacts	32
Deleting Contacts	33
Contact History	33
Secret Contacts	34
Groups	34
Speed Dials	35
Section 6: Entering Text	36
Selecting a Text Input Mode	36
Text Entry Settings	36
Entering Text Using Predictive Text	37
Entering Text using Abc/ABC/ abc Mode	37
Entering Numbers	38
Entering Symbols	38
Entering Smileys	38
Section 7: Messaging	39
Types of Messages	39
Text and Picture Messages	39
Service Alerts	40
Voicemail	41
Messaging Settings	42
Section 8: Web, Multimedia and Downloads	45
Web	45
Multimedia	45
Downloads	45
Section 9: Tools	46
Alarm	46
Calendar	47
Calculator	51
Voice Service	52
World Time	53
Memo Pad	54
Voice Memo	54
Section 10: Settings	56
Display	56
Volume	59
Ringers	60
Text Entry	63
Phone Information	64
Lock Phone	64
Location	65
Parental Controls	65
Others	71
Section 11: Health and Safety Information	77
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	77
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information	81
FCC Part 15 Information to User	83
Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS)	83
Smart Practices While Driving	83
Battery Use and Safety	85
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	86
UL Certified Travel Charger	87
Display / Touch-Screen	88
GPS & AGPS	88
Emergency Calls	89
Care and Maintenance	90
Responsible Listening	91
Operating Environment	92
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices	94
Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile Device	95
FCC Notice and Cautions	96
Other Important Safety Information	96
Section 12: Warranty Information	98
Standard Limited Warranty	98
End User License Agreement for Software	102