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English. 02/2006. Rev. 1.0
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- Page 1 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea...
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Page 3: Safety Precautions
Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. - Page 4 Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. • The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
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Page 5: About This Guide
About this Guide This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.” In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone features. - Page 6 • Get personal with photo caller See who’s calling you when their very own photo displays. • Name card Create name cards with your number and profile. Whenever introducing yourself to others, use this convenient electronic name card. • Web browser Access the wireless web to get current information and up-to-the- minute a wide variety of media...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Buttons, features, and locations Get started First steps to operating your phone Install and charge the phone ... 7 Power on or off... 8 Keys and display ... 9 Access menu functions ... 11 Customise your phone... - Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call records p.29 3 Applications 1 Current contacts p.29 1 Java world 2 Missed calls p.30 2 MP3 player 3 Dialled calls p.30 3 Voice recorder 4 Received calls p.30 4 World time...
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Page 9: Unpack
User’s guide You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. Your phone Buttons, features, and locations... -
Page 10: Get Started
Get started First steps to operating your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services. Install and charge the phone Remove the battery Insert the SIM card. -
Page 11: Power On Or Off
Get started When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the power outlet. Remove the adapter from the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the low battery message displays, and •... -
Page 12: Keys And Display
Keys and display Keys Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly. p. 70 In Menu mode, scroll through menu options. In Idle mode, launch the web browser. In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm input. - Page 13 Get started Display Layout Icons display various icons. Text and graphics display messages, instructions, and information you enter. Soft key function Menu Contacts indicators show the current functions assigned to the soft keys. Icons Received signal strength Call in progress Out of your service area;...
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Page 14: Access Menu Functions
Access menu functions Use the soft The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are keys using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role. Select Press the left soft key to select the highlighted option. -
Page 15: Customise Your Phone
Get started Customise your phone 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Display and select Settings language settings 2. Select a language. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Call ringer and select Settings melody settings Ringtone. 2. Select an sound category. 3. - Page 16 You can set the Navigation keys as Menu shortcuts to access your favourite shortcuts menus. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings settings 2. Select a key. 3. Select a menu to be assigned to the key. You can switch the phone to Quiet Quiet mode mode to avoid disturbing other people.
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Page 17: Make/Answer Calls
Get started Make/Answer calls 1. In Idle mode, enter an area Make a call code and phone number. 2. Press [ 3. To end the call, press [ 1. When the phone is ringing, Answer a call press [ 2. To end the call, press [ Press [ / ]. -
Page 18: Step Outside The Phone
Push the lock on both slide and the Remove the slide the phone up. phone Step outside the phone Begin with your camera, MP3 player, web, and other special features Use camera 1. In Idle mode, press and hold Take a photo ] to turn on the camera. -
Page 19: Play Mp3S
Video clips. Use these methods: • Download from the wireless p. 43 • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Receive via Bluetooth p. 76 1. In Idle mode, press and hold 2. -
Page 20: Browse The Web
1. From the MP3 player screen, Play MP3 file press [ 2. During playback, use the following keys: • Up: pauses or resumes playback. • Left: moves back to the previous file. • Right: skips to the next file. • / : adjusts the volume. -
Page 21: Use Phonebook
Step outside the phone Use Phonebook To the phone’s memory: Add an entry 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Options>. 2. Select Save contact a number type. 3. Specify contact information: First name, Last name, Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Other, Email, Caller ID, Ringtone, Group, and Memo. -
Page 22: Send Messages
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Create and and select Phonebook send a name namecard. card 2. Specify your contact information. 3. Press <Save> to save the name card. 4. To send the name card to other people, press <Options> and select Send method. - Page 23 Step outside the phone 4. Select Image and video or Send a Sound. multimedia message 5. For Image and video, select (MMS) Add image or Add video and (continued) add an image or a video clip. For Sound, select Add sound and add a sound clip.
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Page 24: View Messages
View messages When a notification appears: View a text message 1. Press <View>. 2. Select a message from the Inbox. From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages messages 2. Select an SMS message ( When a notification appears: View a multimedia 1. -
Page 25: Use Bluetooth
Step outside the phone Use Bluetooth Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology which enables you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and Turn on select Settings Bluetooth... -
Page 26: Enter Text
Enter text AB, T9, Number, and Symbol mode You can enter text for some features, such as messaging, Phonebook, or Calendar, using AB mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode. Changing the text input mode The text input mode indicator appears when the cursor is in a text field. -
Page 27: Using T9 Mode
Enter text Tips for using AB mode • To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically or press [Right]. Then, enter the next letter. •... -
Page 28: Call Functions
2. Press [0] to display alternative words for your key presses. When there are no more alternative words, Add appears on the bottom line. 3. Press <Add>. 4. Enter the word you want using AB mode and press <OK>. Using Number mode Number mode enables you to enter numbers. -
Page 29: Answering A Call
Call functions 2. Scroll to the number you want and press [ Making a call from Phonebook Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook. p. 31 You can also use the speed dial feature to assign your most frequently called numbers to specific number keys. -
Page 30: Using The Headset
Using the headset Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone. Connect the headset to the jack on the right side of the phone. The button on the headset works as listed below: Press redial the last call and hold the button. - Page 31 Call functions 3. Press <Options> and select End held call to end the call on hold. 4. To end the current call, press [ Using the Speakerphone feature Use your phone as a speaker phone to talk and listen with the phone a short distance away. Press [ ] to activate the Speakerphone feature.
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Page 32: Menu Functions
• End held call: disconnect the call currently on hold. • Select one: select one of the following options during a multi-party call: Private: have a private conversation with one multi-party call participant. The other participants can converse with each other. After the private conversation, select Join to return to the multi- party call. -
Page 33: Missed Calls
Menu functions 3. Press [ ] to view the details of a call, or [ dial a number. Using call record options While viewing the call details, press <Options> to access the following options: • Paste: edit the number to dial or save in Phonebook. -
Page 34: Call Cost
To reset the call timers, press <Reset>. You need to enter the phone password. The password is preset to 00000000. You can change this password. p. 79 Call cost (Menu 1.7) This network feature displays the cost of calls. This menu is available only if supported by your SIM card. -
Page 35: Add New Contact
Menu functions Using Phonebook options While viewing the contact details, press <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: edit contact information. • Send message: send an SMS or MMS message to the selected number, or an e-mail to the selected address. -
Page 36: Group
Group (Menu 2.3) Use this menu to organise your contacts in caller groups. Creating a new caller group 1. Press <Options> and select Add. 2. Enter a name for the group. 3. Select the caller ID line and set an image. 4. -
Page 37: My Namecard
Menu functions Managing speed dial entries From the Speed dial screen, press <Options> to access the following options: • Add: assign a number to an unassigned key. • View: check the name and number assigned to a key. • Change: assign a different number to a key. •... -
Page 38: Management
Management (Menu 2.7) Use this menu to manage Phonebook. • Saving location: select a default memory location to save contacts. If you select Ask on saving, the phone will ask you to select a memory location when saving a number. •... -
Page 39: Mp3 Player
• Download from the wireless web • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Via an active Bluetooth connection The downloaded or received files are stored in the Music folder. - Page 40 Playing music files 1. From the MP3 player screen, press <Options> and select Play. 2. Select Phone to use the phone speaker. Select A/V headset to use a Bluetooth headset and then search for and connect to the headset. During playback, use the following keys: Keys Function Pauses or resumes playback.
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Page 41: Voice Recorder
Menu functions 3D sound: turn the 3D sound on or off. Skin: select a skin type. Volume: select a volume level. • Properties: access the file properties. Accessing the play list From the MP3 player screen, press <Options> and select Open playlist. Press <Options>... -
Page 42: World Time
Keys Function Down Stops playback. Changing the recording mode You can change the recording mode of the voice recorder. Depending on this setting, the maximum recording time is determined. Before recording a memo, press <Options> and select Settings recording mode: •... -
Page 43: Pim Sync
Menu functions • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour format. • Repeat: select a repeat unit. • Alarm tone: select an alarm tone. 3. Press <Save>. Stopping an alarm • For a non-wake-up alarm, press any key. • For a wake-up call alarm, press <Confirm> or Press any key, except <Confirm>... -
Page 44: Calculator
Using synchronisation options From the PIM sync screen, press <Options> to access the following options: • Start sync: start a synchronisation for the selected profile. • View result: show the result of the last synchronisation. • New sync profile: add a new profile. •... -
Page 45: Timer
Menu functions 4. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the unit you want to convert to. The equivalent value for the amount you entered displays. For the currency converter, you can view and set currency rates by pressing <View rate>. Timer (Menu 3.9) Use this menu to set a period of time for the phone to... -
Page 46: Browser
Browser (Menu 4) The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser on your phone allows you to access the wireless web. From the wireless web, you can access up-to-date information and a wide variety of media content, such as games, wallpapers, ringtones, and music files. To access this menu, press <Menu>... -
Page 47: Bookmarks
Menu functions • Show images: display images on the current page. • Certificates: access certificate information. Exiting the web browser Press [ ] to exit the browser. Bookmarks (Menu 4.2) Use this menu to save URL addresses in order to quickly access web pages. -
Page 48: Messages
Messages (Menu 5) Use the Messages menu to send and receive text messages, multimedia messages, and e-mails. You can also use push message, and cell broadcast message features. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Messages. Create message (Menu 5.1) Use this menu to create and send SMS, MMS, or... - Page 49 Menu functions 2. Enter the message subject and press [ 3. Select the Image and video or Sound line and add an image, a video, or a sound file. • The maximum size allowed for a message can differ, depending on your service provider. •...
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Page 50: My Messages
4. Enter the e-mail text and press [ 5. Select File attached line and select one of the following options to add files: • Add image/Add video/Add sound/Add music: add media files stored in the phone’s memory. Depending on the file type or DRM (Digital Rights Management) system, some files may not be able to be forwarded. - Page 51 Menu functions • MMS notification ( : Being retrieved, : Failed to retrieve) • Voicemail • Push message from the web servers • Configuration message, containing network parameters from the service provider • CB (Cell Broadcast) message from your service provider •...
- Page 52 • Copy entry: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message. • Copy media: save media content from the message to your phone’s memory. • Protection: protect the message from being deleted. • Properties: access the message properties. Configuration messages •...
- Page 53 Menu functions The following icons are available to show the message status: • Being sent • Failed to send While viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: • Send again: retry to send the message. • Forward: forward the e-mail to other people. •...
- Page 54 4. Press [ / ] to view other pages in the e-mail. 5. Press [ ] or [ ] to view the previous or next e-mail. Using e-mail options While viewing the e-mail or header, press <Options> to access the following options: •...
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Page 55: Templates
Menu functions Templates (Menu 5.3) Use this create SMS templates with the sentences you use frequently so that you can retrieve and insert them when composing an SMS message. Creating a template 1. Select an empty location. 2. Enter a message and press <OK>. Using template options From the template list, press <Options>... - Page 56 Reply path: allow the recipient to reply to you through your SMS server. Delivery report: set the network to inform you when your message has been delivered. Character support: select a character encoding type. If you select Automatic, the phone switches the encoding type from GSM-alphabet to Uni-code if you enter a Unicode character.
- Page 57 Menu functions Delivery time: set a time delay before messages are sent. Outgoing message size: select a maximum size of attached items allowed for messages. • Retrieve settings: set up the options for receiving MMS messages: Reject unknown senders: reject messages from unknown senders.
- Page 58 Priority: select the priority level of e-mails. Include signature: attach your name, phone number, a simple memo, or a tag line to your e-mails. Edit name: edit the name in your signature. Edit telephone number: edit the phone number in your signature. Edit note: edit the tag line in your signature.
- Page 59 Menu functions When the protocol type is POP3: - POP3 server: enter the IP address or host name of the server that receives your e-mail. - POP3 port: enter the POP3 port number. - User ID: enter your e-mail ID. - Password: enter the password.
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Page 60: Memory Status
Memory status (Menu 5.6) Use this menu to view the amount of memory currently in use in each message folder. File manager (Menu 6) The File manager menu allows you to access images, videos, music files, and sound files stored in the phone’s memory. -
Page 61: Videos
Menu functions • Move to Favourite images: move the file to the Favourite images folder. • Move to Photos: move the file to the Photos folder. • Move to Downloaded images: move the file to the Downloaded images folder. • Share for bluetooth: share the files with other Bluetooth devices. -
Page 62: Music
Using video options From a video screen, press <Options> to access the following options: • List: return to the video list. • Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail or Bluetooth. • Set as wallpaper: set the video clip, if saved as a 3gp file, as wallpaper for the display. -
Page 63: Other Files
Menu functions • Delete: delete the file. • Rename: change the file name. • Move to Favourite sounds: move the file to the Favourite sounds folder. • Move to Voice recorder files: move the file to the Voice list folder. •... -
Page 64: Consulting The Calendar
Consulting the calendar When you enter the Calendar menu, the calendar in Month view appears with today’s date indicated by a blue box. Selecting a day • Press [Left] or [Right] to move by day. • Press [Up] or [Down] to move by week. •... - Page 65 Menu functions • End date and End time: enter the ending date and time for the event. • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format. • Location: enter information about the event location. • Alarm: set an alarm for the event. •...
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Page 66: Viewing An Event
Entering a To do item 1. Select a date on the calendar. 2. Press <Options> and select Create 3. Enter information or change the settings: • To do: enter information about the item. • Start date: enter the starting date. •... -
Page 67: Camera
Menu functions Day view You can view events for the selected date. Select an event to view its details. The following icons may display to indicate the event status: • Alarm set • Recurring event • To do item’s priority (Red: high, Blue: normal, Grey: low) •... - Page 68 2. Adjust the image to be captured. • Press < > to access camera options. next section • Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes. in Capture mode 3. Press [ ] to take a photo. The photo is saved in the Photos folder.
- Page 69 Menu functions Viewfinder mode: select a preview screen. Shutter sound: select the sound that you hear when you press the shutter release, [ • Shortcuts: view the functions of the keys you can use in Capture mode. Using the keypad in Capture mode You can use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Capture mode.
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Page 70: Recording A Video
• Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Set as: set the photo as wallpaper for the display or a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry. • Delete: delete the file. • Rename: change the file name. •... - Page 71 Menu functions • Go to videos: access the Video clips folder. • Settings: change the following settings for recording a video: Recording mode: select a video recording mode. Select Limit for MMS/Wallpaper to record a video suitable for messaging or for setting as wallpaper.
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Page 72: Settings
Keys Function Sets the timer. Goes to the Video clips folder. Changes the preview screen. Determines the use of the flash. Using video options After saving a video clip, press <Options> to access the following options: • Record another: return to Record mode. •... -
Page 73: Phone Settings
Menu functions • Set date: enter the current date. • Starting day of calendar: set which day of the week the calendar starts with. Phone settings (Menu 9.2) Many different features of your phone’s system can be customised to suit your preferences. Language (Menu 9.2.1) Use this menu to select one of several languages for... -
Page 74: Display Settings
Extra settings (Menu 9.2.6) You can turn the automatic redialling or answering feature on or off. • Auto redial: set the phone to make up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call. • Anykey answer: answer an incoming call by pressing any key, except <Reject>... -
Page 75: Sound Settings
Menu functions Dialling display (Menu 9.3.5) Use this menu to select a font colour for the numbers entered while dialling. Service light (Menu 9.3.6) The service light on the phone blinks to indicate the service status. Use this menu to activate or deactivate the feature of the service light. -
Page 76: Network Services
Extra tones (Menu 9.4.6) Use this menu to customise additional tones for the phone. • Minute minder: set the phone to beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call. • Connection tone: set the phone to beep when an outgoing call is connected to the system. - Page 77 Menu functions Call barring (Menu 9.5.2) This network service allows you to restrict your calls. 1. Select a call barring option: • All outgoing: prohibit all outgoing calls. • International: prohibit international calls. • International except to home: only allow calls to numbers within the current country when you are abroad, and to your home country.
- Page 78 Caller ID (Menu 9.5.5) This network service allows you to prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. If you select Default, the phone will use the default setting provided by the network. Some networks may not allow you to change this setting.
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Page 79: Bluetooth
Menu functions The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses. When you travel abroad, you may need to change to an appropriate band. Bluetooth (Menu 9.6) Using the Bluetooth feature, you can connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely. - Page 80 2. Select Search for new devices. After searching, a list of devices to which you can connect displays. The following icons indicate the type of device: • Mono headset/Hands-free car kit • Computer • • Mobile phone • • Unknown deviceo The colour of the icon indicates the status of the the device: •...
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Page 81: Security
Menu functions Sending data via Bluetooth 1. Activate the Bluetooth feature. 2. Select the application in which the item you want to send is stored. 3. Scroll to the item you want and press <Options>. 4. Select Send via Bluetooth. The phone searches for devices within range and displays a list of available devices. -
Page 82: Connection Settings
Phone lock (Menu 9.7.3) Use this menu to lock the phone from unauthorised use. When this feature is enabled, you must enter a 4- to 8-digit phone password each time the phone is switched on. The password is preset to 00000000. To change the password, use the Change password menu. - Page 83 Menu functions Your phone is suited for connecting to the network by default. If you change the settings without first checking with your service provider, the web browser, MMS, and e-mail features may not work properly. Creating a profile 1. Press <New>. If a profile has already been saved, press <Options>...
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Page 84: Solve Problems
Using profile options Press <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: edit the selected profile. • Delete: delete the profile. • Add new connection: add a new profile. Reset settings (Menu 9.9) Use this menu to reset the phone’s settings you have changed. - Page 85 Solve problems “Enter PUK” • The PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times in succession, and the phone is now blocked. Enter the PUK supplied by your service provider. “No service,” “Network failure,” or “Not done” displays • The network connection has been lost. You may be in a weak signal area.
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Page 86: Health And Safety Information
The model and serial numbers of your phone • Your warranty details • A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service. Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. -
Page 87: Precautions When Using Batteries
If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life. -
Page 88: Road Safety
• Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or warming first. • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places because the capacity and lifetime of the battery will be reduced. Try to keep the battery at room temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery may not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged. -
Page 89: Electronic Devices
Health and safety information Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential... -
Page 90: Potentially Explosive Environments
Potentially explosive environments Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refuelling point (service station). -
Page 91: Other Important Safety Information
Health and safety information Other important safety information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly. - Page 92 • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, which may damage the phone’s electronic circuit boards. • Do not drop, knock, or shake the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards.
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Page 93: Index
Index AB mode, text input • 23 Alarm • 39 Answering call • 26 second call • 27 Anykey answer • 71 Auto redial • 71 Background image • 71 Backlight time, set • 71 Band selection • 75 Barring, calls • 74 Battery charging •... - Page 94 Low battery indicator • 8 Health and safety • 83 Holding, call • 27 Memory status Icons, description • 10 Images, downloaded • 57 Inbox, messages Message tone • 72 e-mail • 50 Messages MMS/SMS • 47 International calls • 25 Internet •...
- Page 95 Index Recording videos • 67 voice memos • 38 Redialling automatically • 71 manually • 25 Resetting phone • 81 Ringer incoming calls • 72 messages • 72 Road safety • 85 Roaming • 74 Safety information • 83 precautions • 1 Security, calls •...