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Backlights, External Display, Your Phone’s Modes, Call Answer Mode, Input mode

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Your Phone's Modes Backlights Backlights illuminate the internal and external displays and the keypad. When you press any key or open the phone, the backlights come on. They go off when no keys are pressed within a period of time set in the Backlight menu. Note: During a phone call, the display backlights dim and turn off after 10 seconds to conserve battery power, regardless of the Backlight setting. See "Backlight" on page 123 for more information. External Display Your phone has an external display on the outside of the folder. When you close the phone, the external display shows a digital clock. Icons that appear in the external display indicate the following: • Incoming calls and messages • Alarms and alerts • Battery charge level • Signal strength Your Phone's Modes Call Answer Mode You can select how you wish to answer a call. 1. In standby mode, press the Menu key ( ), then press (for wxyz Settings), ghi (for Call Settings), and abc for Call Answer. The following call answer options appear in the display: • Any Key - Pressing any key except the END key or key answers a call. • Send Only - Only pressing SEND answers a call. • Flip Open - Opening the phone's flip or pressing SEND answers a call. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight an option. 3. Press the key to select the method for answering calls. Input mode Input mode determines how you enter text, numbers and symbols. While at any text entry screen, press the Abc (left) soft key ( ), then choose the input mode from the pop-up menu using the navigation keys. Optional input modes are T9 Word, Abc, ABC, Symbols, and 123. (See "Entering Text" on page 44 for more information. Understanding Your Phone 19

Section	Page
Siren Series	1
Table of Contents	4
Section 1: Getting Started	7
Understanding this User Manual	8
Notes and tips	8
Charging the Battery	8
Use the Travel Adapter	8
Low battery indicator	9
Activating Your Phone	9
Install the Battery	9
Remove the Battery	10
Turn Your Phone On	11
Turn Your Phone Off	11
Setting Up Your Voicemail	11
Listen to Voicemail	11
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	12
Features of Your Phone	12
Closed View of Your Phone	13
Features	13
Open View of Your Phone	14
Features	14
Command Keys	16
Left Soft Key	16
Right Soft Key	16
OK Key	16
Clear Key	16
End Key	17
Send Key	17
Navigation Key	17
Speakerphone Key	17
Camera Keys	17
Understanding the Display Screen	18
Display Screen Icons	18
Dialogue Boxes	18
Backlights	19
External Display	19
Your Phone’s Modes	19
Call Answer Mode	19
Input mode	19
Lock Mode	20
Standby Mode	20
Receive Messages in Standby Mode	20
Talk Mode	20
Enter/Exit Silent Mode	20
Vibrate Mode	21
Adjust the Ringer	21
camera Mode	21
Section 3: Call Functions	22
Making a Call	23
Emergency Calls	23
Three-way Calling	23
Manual Pause Calling	23
Speed Dialing	24
1-Touch Dialing	24
2-Touch Dialing	24
3-Touch Dialing	24
Voice Dialing	25
Voice Dialing Tips:	25
Dialing a Name	25
Dialing a Number	26
Pause Dialing From a Contacts Entry	27
Answering a Call	27
Incoming	27
Call Notification Features	27
Set Call Ringer Volume	27
Adjust the Ringer	28
Call Answer	28
Call Waiting	28
Caller ID	29
Call Block	29
Silence an Incoming Ring	29
Ignore an Incoming Call	29
In-Use Menu	29
Recent Calls	30
Outgoing Calls	30
Incoming Calls	31
Missed Calls	31
Erase Logs	32
Erase All Calls	32
Call Timer	33
Data Counter	33
Store Numbers from Call Logs	34
Section 4: Menu Navigation	36
Menu Navigation	37
Return to the Previous Menu	37
Menu Shortcuts	37
Navigation Key Shortcuts	37
Navigate Using a Shortcut	38
Menu Outline	38
Section 5: Entering Text	44
Changing the Text Entry Mode	45
Using T9® Mode	45
Adding Words to the T9 Word Dictionary	46
Using Abc Mode	47
Entering Numbers	47
Entering Symbols	48
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts	49
Contacts	50
Open Contacts	50
Finding a Contacts Entry	51
Voice Method	51
Soft Key Method	52
Adding a New Contacts Entry	52
Dial Method	52
Menu Method	53
Editing a Contacts Entry	54
Editing Contacts Name and Numbers	54
Add Pauses to Contacts Numbers	54
Pause Dial from Contacts	55
Edit an Existing E-mail Address	55
Assigning a Picture to a Contacts Entry	56
Assigning a Ringtone to a Contacts Entry	57
Saving a Number After a Call	57
Create a New Entry	58
Add to an Existing Entry	58
Speed Dial	59
Assignment During Entry Creation	59
Changing a Speed Dial Location	60
Contacts Groups	61
Add Contacts Entry to a Group	61
Using Add New/Edit Contact Option	61
Using Group Add Option	62
Rename a Group	63
Add a New Group	63
Erase a Group	64
Deleting a Contacts Entry	64
Memory Info	65
Section 7: Cricket Clicks	66
Accessing Cricket Clicks	67
Applications Shopping and Downloading	67
Changing Your Cricket Clicks Settings	67
Using On-line Help	68
Section 8: Messaging	69
Types of Messages	70
Create and Send Text Messages	70
Receive Text Messages	71
Receive Messages While in a Call	71
Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode	71
Send Picture Messages in Standby Mode	73
Receive Picture Messages	75
View a Picture Message Later	75
View a Picture Message Now	76
Message Boxes	76
Inbox	76
Managing Inbox Messages	77
Outbox	78
Review Messages in the Outbox	78
Messages and Lock Mode	78
Managing Outbox Messages	78
Draft Box	79
Create a Draft Message	79
View and Edit Draft Text Messages	79
View and Edit Draft Pic. Messages	80
Managing Draft Messages	81
Voicemail	81
Listen to Voicemail Now	81
Listen to Voicemail Later	81
Erase Messages	82
Message Settings	82
Editing and Entering Preset Messages	83
Section 9: Browser	84
Browser	85
Stored Web Content	85
Launching Browser	85
Exit Browser	85
Using Browser	85
Browser soft keys	86
Using Links	86
How Browser Keys Work	86
Section 10: Voice SVC	88
Voice SVC Options	89
Voice Commands	89
Voice Command Tips:	90
Voice Settings	90
Choice Lists	90
Sensitivity	91
Digit Dialing	91
Tips for Adapting Digit Dialing	91
Adapt Digits	92
Reset Digits	92
Sound	93
Voice Launch	93
About	94
Section 11: Multimedia	95
Camera	96
Taking Pictures	96
Simple Snap Shot	96
Camera Screen	97
Camera Screen Icons	97
Camera Shortcuts	98
Brightness	98
Zoom in on a Subject	98
Camera Options	98
Set Camera Resolution	99
Delay Pictures with the Self Timer	99
Flash	100
White Balance	100
The Quality Setting	101
Use Shutter Sounds	102
Color Tones	102
Using My Images Gallery	103
Using My Ringtones Gallery	104
Using My Sounds Gallery	104
Section 12: Tools/Utilities	106
Bluetooth	107
Turn Bluetooth On/Off	107
Add New Device	107
Registered List	108
Connecting to a Bluetooth Device	108
Disconnecting from a Bluetooth Device	108
Managing Your Registered List	108
Bluetooth Settings	109
Enable/Disable	109
Discovery Mode	109
Device Name	109
Device Info	109
Calendar	109
View an Event	109
Add a New Event	110
Memo Pad	111
Create a Memo	111
Review, Edit, and Erase Memos	111
Alarm Clock	112
When an Alarm Sounds	113
Turn Off the Alarm	113
World Time	113
Enable Daylight Savings Time (DST)	114
Calculator	115
Stop Watch	115
Converter	116
Currency - Reviewing/Editing Exchange Rates	116
Currency - Adding Exchange Rates	117
Currency - Erasing Exchange Rates	118
Tip Calculator	118
Section 13: Settings	119
Location Setting	120
Display Settings	120
Menu Style	121
Wallpaper	121
Clock Format	121
Theme	122
Dialing Font	122
Banner	123
Backlight	123
Contrast	124
Sound Settings	124
Volume	124
Ringer Type	125
Alerts	126
Key Tone	126
Dynamic Vibration	127
Call Settings	127
Restriction	127
Call Answer	127
Auto Answer	128
Auto Retry	128
TTY Mode	128
Voice Privacy	129
Data Settings	130
Phone Settings	130
Airplane Mode	130
Language	131
Security	131
Lock Phone	131
Change Lock	132
Emergency #	132
Reset Phone	133
System Select	134
Set Time	134
Quick Search	135
Searching for a Contact	136
Searching for a Menu Item	136
PC Connection	136
Memory Info	137
Phone Info	137
Phone Number	137
Icon Glossary	137
Version	138
ESN	138
Warranty data code	138
Section 14: Health and Safety Information	139
Health and Safety Information	140
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	140
Certification Information (SAR)	140
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	141
UL Certified Travel Adapter	141
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones	141
What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?	142
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?	142
What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?	142
What are the results of the research done already?	143
What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?	144
What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?	144
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone?	145
What about children using wireless phones?	145
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions?	146
Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work?	146
What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?	146
Road Safety	147
Operating Environment	149
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices	149
Pacemakers	149
Persons with pacemakers:	149
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones	150
Other Medical Devices	150
Vehicles	151
Posted Facilities	151
Potentially Explosive Environments	151
Emergency Calls	151
Restricting Children's access to your Phone	152
FCC Notice and Cautions	152
FCC Notice	152
Cautions	152
Other Important Safety Information	152
Product Performance	153
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception	153
Understanding the Power Save Feature	153
Understanding How Your Phone Operates	153
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance	153
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones	154
Battery Standby and Talk Time	154
Battery Precautions	154
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	156
Care and Maintenance	156
Section 15: Warranty Information	159
Standard Limited Warranty	160