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Product Performance, Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception

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Section 12 Product Performance 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 15 minutes of 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. Section 12: Health and Safety Information 175

Section	Page
SGH-t309	1
Table of Contents	5
Section 1: Getting Started	9
Activating Your Phone	10
Installing the SIM Card	10
Charging a Battery	12
Low Battery Indicator	13
Switching the Phone On or Off	14
Setting Up Your Voice Mail	14
Accessing Your Voice Mail	15
Changing the Voice Mail Number	15
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	17
Features of Your Phone	18
View of Your Phone	18
Keys	19
Display Layout	21
Icons	21
Backlight	22
External Display	23
Get More Help	23
Section 3: Call Functions	25
Making a Call	26
Making an International Call	26
Correcting the Number	26
Ending a Call	26
Redialing the Last Number	26
Making a Call from the Phonebook	27
Adjusting the Call Volume	28
Answering a Call	28
Call Records	29
All calls	30
Missed calls	30
Viewing Missed Calls	30
Incoming calls	31
Outgoing calls	31
Delete all	32
Call time	32
Silent Mode	33
Selecting Functions and Options	33
Soft Keys	34
Selecting Options	34
Options During a Call	35
Putting a Call on Hold	35
Switching off the Microphone (Mute)	36
Using the Speakerphone	37
Muting or Sending Key Tones	37
Searching for a Number in Phonebook	37
Call Waiting	38
Making a Multi-Party Call	39
Setting up a Multi-Party Call	39
Having a Private Conversation With One Participant	39
Dropping One Participant	40
Section 4: Menu Navigation	41
Menu Navigation	42
Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling	42
Using Shortcuts	42
Menu Outline	43
Section 5: Entering Text	49
Changing the Text Input Mode	50
Using ABC Mode	51
Keys	52
Using T9 Mode	53
Using Number Mode	55
Using Symbol Mode	55
Section 6: Understanding Your Phonebook	57
Storing a Number in the SIM Card	58
Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory	59
Finding a Phonebook Entry	61
Dialing a Number from Phonebook	63
Speed Dialing	63
Setting Up Speed Dial Entries	63
Editing a Caller Group	64
Dialing a Number from the SIM Card	65
Copying all SIM Phonebook Entries	66
Deleting all of the Phonebook Entries	66
My Name Card	67
Finding My Own Phone Number	68
FDN List	69
Management	69
Default Saving	69
Copy All to Phone	70
Delete All	70
Memory Status	70
Section 7: Messages	71
Voice Notes	72
Text Messages	74
Create new	75
Creating a Simple Text Message	75
Picture Messages	77
Create new	78
Creating and Sending a Multimedia Message	78
Inbox	81
Viewing a Text Message in Inbox	82
Viewing a Picture Message in Inbox	83
Viewing a Voice Note in Inbox	85
Viewing a Push Message in Inbox	86
Viewing a Message When You Receive It	87
Sentbox	87
Outbox	88
Drafts	89
Templates	90
Voice Mail	91
Delete All	92
Settings	92
Text message	92
Picture message	93
Send Settings	93
Receive Settings	93
Predictive text mode	94
Broadcast Messages (SIM Dependent)	94
Instant Messaging	94
Starting your Instant Messaging	94
Using the Instant Messenger Options	95
Memory Status	96
Section 8: Changing Your Settings	97
Time & Date Settings	98
Phone Settings	99
Language	99
Greeting message	99
Extra settings	99
Display Settings	100
Wallpaper	100
Text display	101
Skin	101
Brightness control	101
Contrast Control	101
Backlight	102
Dialing display	102
Show caller information	103
Sound Settings	103
Incoming call	103
Get more ringtones	103
Ring tone	103
Volume	104
Alert type	104
Keypad tone	104
Message tone	104
Power on/off	105
Folder on/off	105
Silent mode	105
Extra tones	105
Network Services Settings	106
Call forwarding	106
Call barring (SIM Dependent)	107
Call waiting	107
Network selection	108
Caller ID	109
Security Settings	109
PIN check	110
Change PIN	110
Phone lock	110
Change password	111
Privacy	111
FDN mode	112
Change PIN2	112
Memory Status	112
Reset Settings	113
Section 9: Fun & Apps	115
File Manager	116
Sounds	116
Get more MegaTones	116
Get more HiFi Ringers	116
My Sounds	116
Voice list	117
Images	117
Get more Wallpapers	117
My Album	118
My Journal	118
My Downloads	118
My Photos	119
Videos	120
Downloaded videos	120
My Videos	120
Memory Status	121
Voice Memo	121
Record	121
Go to voice list	122
Settings	122
Games	123
Get more games	123
Downloaded games	123
MIDlet Options	124
Entering text	124
Memory Status	125
Organizer	125
Alarm	125
Calendar	127
Month view	127
Week view	128
Day view	129
Schedule	129
Anniversary	130
Miscellaneous	130
To do	131
Editing the To do List	131
Missed alarm events	132
Memo	133
Writing a Memo	133
Editing a Memo	134
Memory status	134
Calculator	135
World Time	135
Unit Conversion	135
Timer	136
Stopwatch	136
Section 10: Camera and Camcorder	139
Using the Camera and Camcorder	140
Take Photo	140
Using Camera Options	141
Record Video	144
Using Camcorder Options	144
My Photos	146
Photo Album Options	146
Deleting a Photo	147
My Videos	147
Video Options	148
Deleting a Video Clip	148
My Album	149
My Journal	150
Section 11: t-zones	151
t-zones	152
Home	152
Exiting the t-zones	152
Navigating the t-zones	152
Entering Text in the t-zones	153
Selecting and Using Menu Options	153
Favorites	154
Go to URL	155
Clear Cache	155
Section 12: Health and Safety Information	157
Health and Safety Information	158
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	158
Certification Information (SAR)	158
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones	160
What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?	160
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?	161
What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?	161
What are the results of the research done already?	163
What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?	164
What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?	165
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone?	166
What about children using wireless phones?	166
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions?	167
Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work?	167
What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?	168
Road Safety	170
Operating Environment	172
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices	172
Pacemakers	173
Persons with pacemakers:	173
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones	173
Other Medical Devices	174
Vehicles	175
Posted Facilities	175
Potentially Explosive Environments	175
Emergency Calls	176
Restricting Children's access to your Phone	177
FCC Notice and Cautions	177
FCC Notice	177
Cautions	177
Other Important Safety Information	178
Product Performance	179
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception	179
Understanding the Power Save Feature	179
Understanding How Your Phone Operates	179
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance	180
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones	180
Battery Standby and Talk Time	181
Battery Precautions	181
Care and Maintenance	183
Section 13: Warranty Information	185
Standard Limited Warranty	186
Intellectual Property Statement	192
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), Inc.	193