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SCH-A310 Series
P O R T A B L E
T r i - M o d e
T E L E P H O N E

User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the
property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone,
including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the
“Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state
laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not
limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets,
copyrights, software, computer programs, and related documentation and other
works of authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by
the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt
to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or
otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No title to or ownership
in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the
Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.

Samsung Telecommunications America (STA),

Inc.
Headquarters:Customer Care Center:
1130 E. Arapaho Road1601 E. Plano Parkway, Suite 150
Richardson, TX 75081Plano, TX 75074
Tel: 972.761.7000Toll Free Tel: 1.888.987.HELP (4357)
Fax: 972.761.7001Fax: 972.761.7501

Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com

©2002 Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. All rights reserved. No

reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Samsung
Telecommunications America, Inc. is a trademark of Samsung Electronics
Corporation, Ltd.

Licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated under one or more of the following patents:

U.S. Patent No. 4, 901, 307; 5, 056, 109; 5, 099, 204; 5, 101, 501; 5, 103, 459; 5, 107,
225; 5, 109, 390.

English: 2002:5:30. Version 3.0

Printed in South Korea
GH68-02616A
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Openwave® is a registered Trademark of Openwave, Inc.

RSA® is a registered Trademark RSA Security, Inc.

Disclaimer of Warranties;
Exclusion of Liability
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE
WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER
TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF
THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;
THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE
PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT
OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF THE
PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION
OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO
THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF
THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
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Introduction to the SCH-A310 phone

Congratulations on the purchase of your SCH-A310 phone. Using the latest
digital technology, your new phone operates on the same basis as other
wireless phones while providing superior resonance and tone quality.
The SCH-A310 phone is packed with productive features that are easy to
use. Here are some of them:
• Operates in 1900 MHz digital CDMA, 800 MHz digital CDMA, and 800
MHz analog networks.
• Voice Dialing – 20 locations
• User friendly display with dedicated icons for signal strength, service,
roaming, messages, vibrator, location service, and battery states.
• Replaceable faceplates
• Monotone ring types - 5, melody tones - 16.
• Distinctive ringer types for voice, message, and alarm calls
• Distinctive ringer volumes for voice, message, and alarm calls
• Phone Book Memory - 500 Locations
• Call Logs - 10 Locations each for outgoing, incoming, and missed calls
• Internet MiniBrowser
• Pause dialing for tele-services
• Fast ringer mute during incoming call
• Alarm clock with programmable alarm
• One-touch dialing - 9 locations
• Two-touch dialing - 90 locations
• Three-touch dialing - 401 location
• Easily mute the microphone during conversation
• Security features including call restriction, emergency/secret number
capability, and lock mode
• Fax and Data capability
• External LCD display - 7 colors
• Selectable English/Spanish user interface
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How To Use This User Guide

This user guide explains your Samsung SCH-A310 phone operations
through easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations.
We’ve included some important safety and usage information that you
should know before using your phone.
If you still have questions, we’ll be happy to answer them. Just call our
Samsung Customer Care Center toll-free at 1.888.987.HELP (4357).
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Table of Contents

Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), Inc. .............. 2

Disclaimer of Warranties;
Exclusion of Liability ............................................................. 3
Introduction to the SCH-A310 phone ..................................... 4
How To Use This User Guide ................................................. 5
Your consumer package .......................................... 15
Front view of the SCH-A310 .................................... 16
Getting to know your phone .................................... 17
Antenna ............................................................................... 17
Backlight features ................................................................ 17
Clear key ............................................................................. 17
End key ............................................................................... 17
Headset connector .............................................................. 18
LED indicator ...................................................................... 18
Menu key ............................................................................ 18
Microphone ........................................................................ 18
Numeric keypad .................................................................. 18
OK/Message key .................................................................. 18
Speaker ............................................................................... 19
Send key .............................................................................. 19
Navigation ........................................................................... 19
Display screen ..................................................................... 19
Display screen icons ............................................................ 20
Other phone icons ............................................................... 21
Installing the battery ............................................................ 23
Removing the battery ........................................................... 23
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Charging the battery .............................................................24

Adaptor outlet ......................................................................24
Using the travel adaptor ........................................................24
Low battery indicator ............................................................25
The empty battery icon .........................................................25
Your phone’s modes ............................................... 26
Answer mode .......................................................................26
Digital mode .........................................................................26
Input mode ..........................................................................26
Lock mode ...........................................................................26
Power save mode .................................................................26
Silent mode ..........................................................................27
Standby mode .......................................................................27
Talk mode ............................................................................28
Vibrate mode ........................................................................28
Getting Started ........................................................ 29
Getting service ......................................................................29
Turning your phone on ........................................................29
Turning your phone off ........................................................30
Several ways to answer a call ................................................30
List of main and sub menus .................................... 31
Using your phone’s menus ...................................... 35
Accessing menus using the navigation key ............................35
Returning to the previous menu ...........................................35
Accessing menus using shortcut numbers ............................36
Calls ....................................................................... 36
Outgoing ..............................................................................36

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Incoming ............................................................................. 36
Missed ................................................................................. 37
Erase log ............................................................................. 37
Reviewing calls .................................................................... 38
Keeping track of call activity ................................................ 39
Air time ............................................................................... 39
Call waiting .......................................................................... 42
Caller I.D. ............................................................................ 42
Three way calling ................................................................ 42
Phone Book ............................................................ 43
Find by name ....................................................................... 43
Find by entry ....................................................................... 44
Find by group ...................................................................... 44
Renaming a group ............................................................... 44
Add ..................................................................................... 45
Editing phone book numbers .............................................. 46
Adding pauses ..................................................................... 48
Storing pauses in a phone book entry .................................. 48
Pause dialing from a stored entry ........................................ 49
Manual pause calling ........................................................... 49
Erasing individual phone book entries ................................ 49
Erasing your phone book .................................................... 50
Editing an existing e-mail address ....................................... 50
Setting speed dial ................................................................ 51
Storing incoming phone numbers at the end of a call .......... 51
Storing phone numbers from call logs ................................. 52
Shortcuts to storing phone numbers .................................... 52
One-touch dialing ................................................................ 52
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Two-touch dialing ................................................................52

Three-touch dialing ..............................................................53
Shortcuts to memory dialing .................................................53
My phone # ..........................................................................53
Memory ................................................................................53
Messages ................................................................ 54
Mobile originating SMS text messaging .................................54
Creating SMS text messages ..................................................54
Entering text, numbers, and/or symbols ...............................56
Alphabetical text entry ..........................................................57
Entering numbers .................................................................57
Symbol entry ........................................................................57
T9® word text entry ..............................................................57
New messages ......................................................................58
Inbox ...................................................................................59
Outbox .................................................................................60
Filed message .......................................................................61
Web Alert .............................................................................62
Erase message ......................................................................62
Message setup ......................................................................62
Receiving a message in standby mode ..................................64
Receiving a message while on a call .....................................64
Reviewing voice mails and text messages ..............................64
Reviewing stored voicemail and
text messages in standby mode .............................................65
Message options ...................................................................65
Mobile web ............................................................. 68
A shortcut to launching the Web ...........................................68
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Launching the minibrowser ................................................. 69

Exiting the web/minibrowser ............................................... 70
The minibrowser start and end prompts .............................. 70
The minibrowser soft keys ................................................... 70
Navigating the web ............................................................... 71
How the minibrowser keys work ......................................... 71
Using links .......................................................................... 73
Making a phone call while using the minibrowser ............... 73
Planner ................................................................... 74
Today .................................................................................. 74
Scheduler ............................................................................ 74
How to schedule an event .................................................... 74
How to add, edit, or erase an event ..................................... 75
Scheduler ............................................................................ 76
How to view an event ........................................................... 76
Jump to date ........................................................................ 76
To do list ............................................................................. 77
How to view, edit, add, or erase a to do list item ................. 77
Memo pad ........................................................................... 77
Count down ......................................................................... 78
How to view, edit, add or erase a count down timer ............ 78
Alarm clock ......................................................................... 79
World time .......................................................................... 79
Checking current time world wide ....................................... 80
Calculator ............................................................................ 80
Display .................................................................... 82
Animation ............................................................................ 82
Banner ................................................................................ 82
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Color Window ......................................................................83

Backlight ..............................................................................84
Contrast ................................................................................84
Auto hyphen .........................................................................85
Sounds .................................................................... 86
Ringer options ......................................................................86
Adjusting ringer volume (rapidly) ........................................86
Adjusting voice volume during a call ....................................86
Ringer volume ......................................................................86
Ringer type ...........................................................................86
Key beep ...............................................................................88
Alerts ....................................................................................89
Power on/off ........................................................................90
Roam ringer .........................................................................91
Whisper mode ......................................................................91
Voice ....................................................................... 92
Voice dial .............................................................................92
Tips on recording names ......................................................92
Voice Memo .........................................................................94
Voice Answer ........................................................................95
Games ..................................................................... 96
Key commands .....................................................................96
Push Push ............................................................................96
Fly Ribbon ............................................................................97
Spider Hunter .......................................................................98
Setup ...................................................................... 99
Location ...............................................................................99
Network ...............................................................................99
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Data/fax ............................................................................. 100

Security ............................................................................. 102
Lock phone ....................................................................... 102
Restricting the use of your phone ...................................... 103
Lock code ......................................................................... 104
Emergency number ........................................................... 104
Clear Memory .................................................................... 106
Resetting your phone ......................................................... 106
Call answer ........................................................................ 107
Auto answer ...................................................................... 107
Auto retry .......................................................................... 108
Language ........................................................................... 108
Clock set ........................................................................... 109
Version .............................................................................. 110
In-Use Menu ......................................................... 111
Usage guidelines:
All about performance and safety ......................... 112
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception ............................. 112
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone ............ 113
Caring for the Battery ........................................................ 116
Acknowledging Special Precautions and FCC ..................... 117
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones ........ 118
FDA Consumer Update ....................................................... 119
Owner's Record ................................................................ 131
User Guide Proprietary Notice ........................................... 131

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Your consumer package

Your consumer package contains the following items:
• Samsung SCH-A310 phone with hand strap
• Samsung Standard Li-Ion battery
• Samsung travel adaptor
• User guide

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Front view of the SCH-A310

Speaker

Icons
Graphic
area
Display screen

Internet
access LED

Menu Navigation key

key
OK key
Volume End key
key Clear key

Send
key Keypad

Microphone

Adapter Outlet

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Getting to know your phone

Antenna
The antenna is a device for transmitting and receiving signals. The shape and
size of the antenna is determined, in part, by the frequency of the signals that
they receive. An antenna makes the call sound clearer when it is fully extended.
Use only in the normal position and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily
when the phone is active.

Backlight features
Your keypad has user settable backlighting for easy visibility.

Clear key
The key is used to erase/clear numbers or characters that may have been
incorrectly entered. Or, you can use it to return to a previous screen.
•If you enter an incorrect number or character on the display
screen, press once briefly.
•To erase all digits or characters from the display screen, press
for two seconds.
•To back up one menu level, press once briefly.
•To return to standby mode from any menu, press for two
seconds.
End key
This key is utilized in several ways:
•Press and hold to turn on your phone.
•Press and hold to turn off your phone.
•Press once to disconnect a call, return to standby mode, or
cancel any input.

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Headset connector
This is where the optional hands-free headset is connected. The headset
includes an earbud and microphone in a convenient, lightweight unit so you
can talk without using your hands.
•Before inserting the hands-free headset connector to your phone,
gently pry open the top of the cover to expose the headset
connector.
LED indicator
The LED indicator flashes to indicate an incoming call or message. When you
have the phone ringer set to off, the LED indicator notifies you of an incoming
call or message.
•The LED indicator lights momentarily when you power up the
phone.
Menu key
Press to enter the menu selection.

Microphone
The microphone is used for conversation and recording.

Numeric keypad
Use these keys to enter text, numbers, and special characters.

OK/Message key
The key stores information that you enter. When in standby mode,
functions as a Message menu access key to send messages and review
received messages.

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Speaker
The speaker is for listening to voice conversations.

Send key
The key performs several useful functions:
•Press once to answer calls.
•Enter a number and press once to connect a call.
•Press twice in standby mode to redial the last outgoing
number.
Navigation
The Navigation key allows you to locate different menu options by pressing
in the appropriate direction.
When in standby mode the navigation key also acts as a hot key.

Display screen
Your phone has two display screens:
•The display screen on the front of your phone (folder type)
comprises of two areas; an upper line of stationary icons, and the
lower line showing text information or time of day.

•The display screen on the inside of your phone comprises of three

areas, an upper line of stationary icons, lower line of text
information, and a graphic area in the middle.

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The top line of icons shown on the liquid crystal display (LCD), appear
according to the phone’s operating mode.
The lower area of the LCD displays in-use information.

Display screen icons

Signal strength: This icon always appears w hen your phone is on. It
shows your current signal strength. More lines indicate more signal
strength.
Service indicator: This icon indicates a call is in progress. When
the phone is calling a number, this icon will flash until the call is
connected.
No service indicator: This icon indicates your phone cannot find a
signal because you’re outside a service area. You cannot make or
receive calls. Wait a little while for a signal or move into an open area.
Note: The no service indicator icon will always appear when you turn on your
phone. As soon as service is located, the indicator will disappear.

Delta: This icon is your extended roaming indicator.

New Message: This icon appears when a new voice, text, page or
web alert message is received.

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Digital mode: This icon indicates your phone is operating in digital

mode. Your phone has some features that work only in a digital
service area; these services include the Web Browser and certain
other message(s) services. If this icon is absent, your phone is
operating in analog mode.
Vibrate mode: This icon indicates that an incoming call will make
the phone vibrate rather than ring.
Battery strength: This icon always displays when your phone is
active, it displays your battery charge level. The more black bars you
see, the greater the charge. When the battery becomes very low, a
flashing empty battery icon displays and the phone sounds an audible
alert; this indicates that your phone is about to turn itself off.
Alarm clock: This icon displays when you have your alarm clock set.

Ringer silent: This icon indicates that your phones ringer is set to
silent.
GPS (911 only): This icon represents Global Positioning Service
(GPS) for 911.
GPS: This icon indicates GPS is on for location.
Silent mode: This is the icon for silent mode.

Other phone icons

Duplicate: This icon indicates that a duplicate message was sent.
E-mail: This icon represents an e-mail address.
Fax: This icon represents a fax number.

Filed Message: This icon displays if a message is filed.

Home: This icon indicates represents an individual’s home number.
Message: This icon displays when outgoing messages are
transmitted.

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Message read: This icon displays when you have read a message.
Message received: This icon indicates that an incoming text,
voicemail, page or web message has been received.
Mobile: This icon represents a mobile phone number.
Multi: This icon displays if multi messages are successfully delivered.
No label: This icon indicates that no label exists for this entry.
Office: This icon represents an office number.
Pager: This icon represents a pager number.

Send Failed: This icon displays if a message failed to be sent.

Speed Dial: This icon displays when the number you want to call is
available using the speed dial feature.
Urgent: This icon displays if a message is urgent.

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Installing the battery

Note: Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable
standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter. The phone can be used while the
battery is charging, but must be fully charged the first time you use your
phone otherwise the battery could be damaged.

To attach the battery to your phone:

1. Gently place the battery into the provided slots on the underside of the
phone.
2. Slide the top end of the battery up (The top end of the battery displays the
word Samsung in raised letters.) until you hear it click into place.

Removing the battery

To remove the battery from your phone:
1. Turn the phone off (by pressing and holding until the closing
animation begins).
2. On the back side of the phone, hold the button down and push the
battery toward the bottom edge of the phone. The battery will then lift or
fall away from the phone.

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Charging the battery

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery. Only use
Samsung-approved adaptors and batteries. These adaptors are designed to
maximize battery life. Using other adaptors may invalidate your
warranty and may cause damage.
When the phone has finished charging it can be disconnected.

Adaptor outlet
Use the adaptor outlet to connect your phone to a wireless data device or a
hands-free car kit (both sold separately). The adaptor outlet is located at the
bottom of the phone.
To charge your battery:
1. Plug the travel adaptor that is supplied with your phone into a wall outlet.
2. Using your thumb and first finger, gently squeeze the two buttons located
on either side of the other end of the travel adaptor and insert the
adaptor into your phone’s outlet. The yellow arrow on the travel adaptor
should be facing upwards and pointing toward the phone.
3. When you unplug the travel adaptor from your phone, squeeze these
same two buttons, and pull gently on the adaptor to disconnect it from
the phone.

Using the travel adaptor

The travel adaptor allows you to charge your phone’s battery from any standard
110/220 free volt AC wall outlet. Also, using the travel adaptor allows you to
make a phone call while the battery is charging. The travel adaptor will fully
charge an empty standard battery in approximately 4 hours, and an empty
extended battery in about 6 hours.
Follow these steps:
1. With the battery in position in the phone, attach the cord from the travel
adaptor by plugging it into the adaptor outlet at the bottom of the phone.
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2. Connect the adaptor to a standard 110/220 free volt AC wall outlet. The
battery will begin charging immediately, and the LED (located at the top
of your phone) will light and remain red while the battery icon animates,
the icon will remain animated, even if the phone is turned off during
charging.
3. The LED indicates the status of the battery being charged.
•Red indicates that the battery is charging.
•Green indicates that the battery is fully charged.
•Yellow indicates (1) the battery is not seated correctly in the
phone, (2) the adaptor is not plugged in correctly, or (3) the
battery is inoperable. Please check the adaptor and/or battery.
4. You can make a phone call when the phone is plugged into the travel
adaptor. The adaptor will continue to charge the battery even when you
are making the call.
Note: The battery charges faster when the phone is turned off.

Low battery indicator

You can tell whether or not your battery needs to be recharged by checking the
battery indicator (this icon is located in the upper-right corner of the
display screen). The presence of all three bars indicate a full charge. No bars
(the battery icon is empty) means your battery must be charged.

The empty battery icon

Two to three minutes before the battery charge level gets too low to operate the
phone, the battery sensor will let you know by blinking an empty battery icon
( ), and sounding a tone. If you continue to operate the phone without
charging the battery, the phone will automatically turn off. If this happens, your
wireless call will be terminated. However, if you plug into a charging device,
you can continue your call. Be sure to monitor the battery strength icon and
make certain your battery is adequately charged.

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Your phone’s modes

Answer mode
With this option activated, you can select how you want to answer your phone
when you receive an incoming call.

Digital mode
Some of your phones features work only in digital service areas, the icon
indicates that your phone is operating in digital mode. If the digital icon is
absent, your phone is operating in analog mode.

Input mode
Use input mode to enter text, numbers and symbols into various screens.

Lock mode
When you lock your phone using the Lock Mode menu option, you restrict
phone usage. You can receive messages and calls, but you cannot make an
outgoing call until your phone is unlocked. You can unlock your phone, by
following the prompts and entering the lock code.

Power save mode

Your phone comes with a power save feature that automatically activates if your
phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching. While this
feature is active, the phone’s battery charge is conserved. The phone
automatically rechecks periodically for a signal. To manually force the phone
to recheck for a signal, press any key. A message on the display screen will
inform you when your phone is operating in the power save mode.

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Silent mode
The Silent Mode feature allows you to instantaneously silence the ringer when
in standby mode.
•With the phone in standby mode, press and hold for 2
seconds. Entering Silent Mode displays briefly. (The silent mode
icon displays on the standby screen.)
•To exit from Silent Mode press and hold for 2 seconds. The
screen prompt Exit Silent Mode displays, and your phone
automatically reactivates the previous ringer volume setting. (The
silent mode icon is removed from the standby screen.)
Standby mode
Standby mode is the fundamental state of your phone once your phone has
found service.
Your phone goes into standby mode:
1. After you power it on.
2. When you press after a call, if your phone is on.
When in standby mode, you will see:
1. The month/date, and time.
2. All other active icons.
While in standby mode, enter a phone number, and press to call.
Press at any time to return to standby mode, but be careful; if you are on
a call when you press , you will return to standby mode and disconnect
your call.
Messages can also be received when in standby mode, the alert tone will sound
when a new message is received. The menu is accessed when you are in
standby mode by pressing .

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Talk mode
You can place and answer calls only when your phone is turned on. When you
are on a call your phone is in Talk mode. Pressing will display a list of the
In-Use menu options.

Vibrate mode
In standby mode:
1. Press the down arrow located on the left side of your phone to adjust the
ringer volume .
2. The vibrate icon appears on the display.
To change the setting:
1. Press the down arrow located on the left side of your phone to adjust the
ringer volume.
2. Your options are: silent, 1 beep, vibrate, level 1, level 2, level 3,
level 4, and level 5.
3. The vibrate icon no longer appears on the display screen.

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Getting Started
Getting service
You must contact your service provider and follow their instructions for
obtaining service for your phone. We suggest that you read this user guide to
fully understand the services that your phone supports.

Turning your phone on

To turn your phone on:
1. Fully extend the antenna for the clearest reception.
2. Press and hold for more than two seconds.
Note: Your phone has a built-in antenna. As with any other radio-transmitting
device, do not touch the antenna as it affects call quality and can cause the
phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary.

3. The LED indicator lights and a power-up alert sounds. The name of your
service provider momentarily appears on the display screen.
4. The phone begins searching for a network signal. When a signal is found,
the date, day, and time appears.
5. Your phone is now ready to place and receive calls.
If the phone is outside of your carrier’s coverage or roaming area the icon
displays. If this happens you cannot place or receive calls. You must try later
when service becomes available.

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Turning your phone off

To turn your phone off:
1. Press and hold for more than two seconds.
2. The display screen and the backlight go off.
Note: If your phone is on, and is pressed for less than one second, the
phone will not power off. This feature prevents your phone from being
turned off accidentally.

Several ways to answer a call

When you receive a call:
• If the caller can be identified, the phone displays “Call from caller’s
phone number, (or name if pre-stored in your Phone Book)”.
• If the caller cannot be identified, the phone displays “Call from
Unavailable No”.
There are several ways to answer an incoming call.
•Press
•Press any key
•Open folder
•Voice answer
•Set the Auto Answer feature

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List of main and sub menus

This list displays the Main menu structure and Message features. It shows the
individual sub menus and features assigned to each main menu option.
1:Calls
1:Outgoing
2:Incoming
3:Missed
4:Erase Logs Outgoing/Incoming/Missed/All Calls
5:Air Time Last Call/Total/LifeTime/Erase Total
2:Phone Book
1:Find By Name/By Entry/By Group
2:Add
3:Rename Grp.
1:Friend
2:Family
3:Colleage
4:VIP
5:No Name
4:My Phone#
5:Memory
3:Message
1:New Messages
1:Send To
2:Message
3:Call Back
4:Options Priority/Validity/Send Later/Message Save
5:Action SEND:Send Msg/OK:File Msg/CLR:Back to Msg/
END:Quit
2:Voice
3:Inbox
4:Outbox
5:Filed Msg
6:WebAlert
7:Erase Msg
1:Voice
2:OldInbox
3:NewInbox
4:Outbox
5:Filed
6:All Messages
8:Msg Setup
1:Scroll Timer 1/2/3/4/5 seconds/Off
2:Msg. Reminder Every 2 min/Off/Once
3:Voice Mail #
4:New Message
1:Callback #
2:Save Message Auto Save/Prompt /Not Save
3:Entry Method T9 Word/Alphabet
4:Auto Delete Warning Msg/Auto Delete
5:Canned Msg.
0:Yes
1:No

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2:Call me
3:Need directions
4:Where are you?
5:Will call later
6:Busy
7:On my way
8:Will arrive 15 minutes
9:Thank you
6:Msg. Volume
7:Ringer Type Voice Mail/Page/Text/Web Alert
4:Mobile Web
1:Get In Web
2:Prompt
5:Planner
1:Today
2:Scheduler
3:Jump To Date
4:To Do List
5:Memo Pad
6:Count Down
7:Alarm Clock
8:World Time
9:Calculator
6:Display
1:Animation Opening/Closing/Wall Paper
2:Banner
3:Color Window
1:Group
2:Day of Week
3:Planner
4:Initialize all
4:Backlight Folder Open/Always Off/7 Seconds/
15 Seconds/30 Seconds
5:Contrast
6:Auto Hyphen No/Yes
7:Sounds
1:Ringer Volume
1:Calls
2:Alarm
2:Ringer Type
1:Calls
2:Alarm
3:Data/Fax In
4:Planner
3:Key Beep
1:Volume
2:Tone Length
4:Alerts
1:Minute Beep On/Off
2:Service On/Off
3:Connect On/Off
4:Disconnect On/Off
5:Fade On/Off
6:Roam On/Off
7:Privacy On/Off
5:Power On/Off

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6:Roam Ringer
7:Whisper Mode
8:Voice
1:Voice Dial
1:Record
2:Review
3:Erase All
4:Set Active [*]Only/[*]+Folder/[*]+EarMic
2:Voice Memo
1:Record
2:Review
3:Erase All
3:Voice Answer
1:On/Off Enable/Disable
2:Setup Greeting/Screening/Wait Time
3:Inbox
9:Games
1:Push Push
2:Fly Ribbon
3:Spider Hunter
0:Setup
1:Location
2:Network
3:Data/Fax data-fax off/fax for next call/fax until powered off/
data for next call/data until powered off
4:Security
1:Lock Phone
2:Change Lock
3:Emergency #
4:Voice Privacy
5:Restriction
6:Clear Memory
7:Reset Phone
5:Call Answer Send Key/Folder Open/Any Key
6:Auto Answer
7:Auto Retry
8:Language English/Spanish
9:Clock Set
1:Main Clock
2:Dual Clock
0:Version
In-Use Menu (Can be opened only when on a call)
1:Mute/Quit
2:Calls Outgoing/Incoming/Missed/Erase Logs/Air Time
3:Phone Book
1:Find
2:Add
3:Rename Grp
4:My Phone#
5:Memory
4:Silent/Quit
5:Send Tel #
6:My Phone #
7:Version
8:Voice Privacy
9:Location

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SEND:Send DTMF

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Using your phone’s menus

Your phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to
your personal requirements. These functions are arranged in menus and
submenus.
The menus and submenus can be accessed by using the navigation key or using
shortcuts.

Accessing menus using the navigation key

• Menu options are numbered but can also be accessed by using the
navigation key.
• Press right to activate Voice Memo.
• Press down to activate the Memo Pad.
• Press left to activate the Scheduler.
• Press up to search your Phone Book by name.

Returning to the previous menu

When using the navigation key you can return to the previous menu at anytime.
To do this:
• Press to return to the previous menu.
• Press to exit the menu without saving the setting.

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Accessing menus using shortcut numbers

All main menus, menu levels, and menu content items are assigned numbers.
All menus and their contents can be accessed using these “Shortcut” numbers.
The following steps are a sample exercise to access games:
1. In standby mode, press to access the main menu.
2. Press for Games.
3. Press for Push Push.
4. Press to start.

Calls
Outgoing
To place a call press to power on your phone. The phone first shows an
animated sequence and the icons discussed earlier display, this indicates your
phone is on. (No dial tone will be heard). This is called standby mode.
1. Enter the phone number you want to call (up to 32 digits), by pressing
the numeric keys. The phone numbers display from left to right.
2. Press to place a call to the entered phone number.

Incoming
Your phone signals an incoming call or message in the following
ways:
•An animation message
•The LCD color changes according to your color setting
•The backlight illuminates
•The red LED indicator flashes
•The ringer sounds (unless you have set the ringer to vibrate or off)

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Incoming call notification continues until one of the following events

occurs:
•You answer the call
•The calling party ends the call
•The call is sent to voicemail
Your phone provides the following voice call notification features:
•Five ring volume settings including 1- beep, vibrate, or silent.
•Five ring types and sixteen melody tones
•Name display with Caller ID. (If the caller’s name is programmed
into your Phone Book.)
•Automatic storage of an incoming call’s information to a call log.
(The last 10 calls you answered are stored in an Incoming call log
list and the last 10 calls you missed are stored in a Missed call log
list)
Missed
Your phone keeps a list of calls that you did not answer when the phone was
active and service available. The phone indicates a missed call by displaying a
text notification on the screen. Additionally, if caller information is available, a
Missed call entry is created, and the screen displays the phone number of the
most recent missed call.
Your phone has several convenient options for when you miss a call:
•Press to call the displayed number.
•Press to clear the Missed Call message from the display.
•View your Missed calls log.
Erase log
You can erase any one of the call directories (Outgoing, Incoming or Missed),
or you can erase all three directories.

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To erase all directories:

1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for the Calls menu.
3. Press for Erase Log. The available options are:
•Outgoing
•Incoming
•Missed
•All Calls
4. Press highlight All Calls.
5. Press to erase all your call directories.
6. Press to cancel the action and return to the previous menu.

Reviewing calls
When a call log is displayed, press the number associated with the call log to
be connected.
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Calls.
3. Press the number associated with the call log to select an option:
•Press for Outgoing calls.
•Press for Incoming calls.
•Press for Missed calls.
•Press for Erase Logs.
•Press for Air Time.
4. When the call log option displays, press to locate the call
information you require. If there is a Phone Book match, the name
displays. If there is no Phone Book match, only the phone number will
display.

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5. When your selection is highlighted you can:

•Press to be connected to that party.
•Press to review all the available call information (name and
phone number [if available] and time/date stamp.)
•Press for more options.
6. Press to exit, and return to the previous screen.

Keeping track of call activity

Your phone saves a record of calling activity that permits you to easily return
calls.
Your phone retains the following call directories in memory:
•Outgoing: The last 10 calls placed from your phone.
•Incoming: The last 10 calls placed to your phone.
•Missed: The last 10 calls placed to your phone that you did not
answer.
•Erase Logs: The last 10 calls you chose to erase from your call
log.
•Air Time: The talk time spent on your calls.
Air time
Your phone records (or logs), the amount of air time or talk time used for all
calls.
To view Air Time from standby mode:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Calls.
3. Press for Air Time.
4. Press to highlight an option. The available options are:
•Last Call
•Total
•LifeTime
•Erase Total

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5. Press to open an option, or press to cancel, and return to the

previous screen.

Last call
Last call allows you to review the amount of time spent on the last call you
made.
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Calls.
3. Press for Air Time.
4. Press for Last Call. The amount of time spent on your last call
displays.
5. Press to return to the previous display screen.

Total
Total air time is the cumulative amount of time the phone has been used since
the total air time was last erased. Air time for all incoming and outgoing calls is
saved here. This feature is not intended for billing purposes.
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Calls.
3. Press for Air Time.
4. Press for Total.
The screen displays the total number of calls, and the total air time for calls
made and received since you last set the Total air time to zero (by using the
Erase Total option.)

5. Press to return to the previous display screen.

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LifeTime
LifeTime air time is the amount of time the phone has been used since it was
first activated. Air time for all incoming and outgoing calls is saved here. This
feature is not intended for billing purposes.
Note: You cannot erase any information created by this option.

1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.

2. Press for Calls.
3. Press for Air Time.
4. Press for LifeTime.
The screen displays the total number of calls made from this phone, and the
total amount of air time used since this phone was set-up. This information
cannot be erased.
5. Press to return to the previous display screen.

Erase total
If you choose the Erase Total option, the counter for all air times with the
exception of LifeTime, will be set to zero. The counter will begin counting the
next time you make or receive a call.
To erase your total air time:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Calls.
3. Press for Air Time.
4. Press for Erase Total.
5. Press to highlight Yes or No.
6. With Yes highlighted, press to erase the total airtime and return to
standby mode, or press to cancel the operation and return to the
previous display screen.

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Call waiting
Your phone beeps when another call is coming in.
To answer this call:
1. Press . When connected, ask them to remain on the line or, request
to call back later.
2. Press and they will be placed on hold.
You are now connected to your original call. You can press to alternate
between calls.

Caller I.D.
This feature allows you to see who is calling you by displaying the callers
number when the phone rings. If the callers name and number are stored in
the phone book, the name also displays. You can also block your number from
being displayed on another phone by enabling the call block feature.
To activate call block:
1. Press .
2. Enter the phone number and press .
Note: To block your number permanently, contact your service provider.

Three way calling

To place a three way call:
1. Call the first party, and press . When connected, ask them to remain
on the line, press and they will be placed on hold.
2. Call the second phone number, and press .
3. When the second party answers, press and all parties will be
connected.
Note: You may need to contact your service carrier to set up Call waiting,
Caller I.D., and Three way calling.

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Phone Book
Your phone permits you to store up to 500 numbers and names in the Phone
Book. Each entry can have up to 7 associated phone numbers and one e-mail
address. Each entry can contain up to 32 digits including hard pauses, with an
associated name of up to 12 characters. (Name entry is optional). You can
specify the memory location of your choice for each entry. Memory locations
can be marked Secret preventing unauthorized viewing.
One-Touch, Two-Touch, and Three-Touch Dialing from your Phone Book
makes it easy to call a phone number stored in your Phone Book.
To access your Phone Book:
1. Press for the main menu.
2. Press for Phone Book.
Use the instructions given in the following subsections to manipulate your
Phone Book.

Find by name
This option allows you to find a stored name (alphabetically) in the Phone
Book and place a call to that name.
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Phone Book.
3. Press for Find.
4. Press to highlight the name.
5. Press to select the name. The display screen shows the phone
number and E-mail address (if available) associated with the name.
6. Press to place the call.
7. Pressing returns you to the previous screen.

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Find by entry
This option allows you to find a stored entry by location number.
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for the Phone Book.
3. Press for Find.
4. Press to highlight by Entry.
5. Press to select the entry. The entry information is displayed.
6. Press to highlight the phone number.
7. Press to call the number.

Find by group
This option allows you to find a stored entry in a related group.
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for the Phone Book.
3. Press for Find.
4. Press to highlight by Group.
5. Press to select the entry. The entry information is displayed.
6. Press to highlight the phone number.
7. Press to call the number.

Renaming a group
Use this option to rename or edit a group in your phone book.
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for the Phone Book.
3. Press for Rename Group.
4. Press up or down to locate the group you are renaming.
5. Press .
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6. Press to select T9 word, ABC, Symbol or 123.

7. Press to erase the old group name.
8. Use the keypad to enter new group name.
9. Press .

Add
This menu allows you to add information to your Phone Book.
With the phone in standby mode:
1. Press for the main menu.
2. Press for Phone Book.
3. Press for Add. The Phone Book display screen prompts you to
confirm Number or E-mail.
4. Press . Enter the phone number or e-mail address. For pause
options press .
5. Press to save in New Entry.
6. Press to highlight one of the following fields:
•Home
•Office
•Mobile
•Pager
•Fax
•No Label
7. Using the keypad, enter the name that is associated with the number.
Note: This step is optional

8. Press to save the entry.

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Setting secret
This feature allows you to keep certain numbers in your Phone Book
confidential so that others cannot access them.
1. From the Phone Book (option) screen, press to highlight Secret.
2. Press to highlight Secret On or Secret Off.
3. Press .

Note: All Phone Book entries can be made secret. If you access the
entry later, you will be prompted to enter your 4-digit user lock
code.

Editing phone book numbers

Once stored in the Phone Book, an entry can be changed quite easily.
To change a Phone Book entry:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Phone Book.
3. Press for Find.
4. Press to highlight the entry requiring editing.
5. Press . The existing phone number is highlighted.
6. Press and to highlight the Edit option.
7. Press . The Phone Book (option) screen displays.
8. Press to save your changes.
Note: Press until the existing number is deleted. Enter the new number.
(You can enter up to 32 digits.)

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Overwriting existing name and number

information
You can overwrite existing information using separate actions in both the name
and number fields. Follow these instructions:
1. At the Phone Book (options) screen, press the to highlight an
existing name or number field. When highlighted, press .
2. To overwrite, press , until you clear the existing name or number.
3. Enter the new information.
4. Press again to save your entry.

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Adding pauses
When you call automated systems (like banking services), you are often
required to enter a password or account number. Instead of manually entering
the numbers each time, you can store the numbers in your Phone Book
separated by special characters called pauses.
•P pause: A hard pause stops the calling sequence.
•T pause: A 2 second pause stops the calling sequence for 2
seconds and then automatically sends the remaining digits.
•Hyphen: Places a hyphen between characters.
Note: Multiple 2 second pauses can be entered to extend the length of a
pause. For example, 2 consecutive 2 second pauses cause a total pause time
of 4 seconds. However, keep in mind that pauses count as digits towards the
32 digit calling maximum.

Storing pauses in a phone book entry

To store a number in your Phone Book that contains pauses:
1. Enter the phone number you want to store (such as the bank’s teleservice
phone number).
2. Press . The pause menu options display.
3. Press to highlight one of the three pause menu options offered.
4. Press to select an option.
5. When the number and pauses are complete, press to store the
number in your Phone Book.

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Pause dialing from a stored entry

To pause dial from the Phone Book:
1. If you stored the number using (2 second) T pause(s), simply call the
number from the Phone Book.
2. If you stored the number using (hard) P pause(s), call the number from
the Phone Book and wait for the appropriate prompt from the number
you are calling (credit card number, bank account number, etc.).
3. Press to call the number.

Manual pause calling

To manually call a number with pause(s) without storing to the
Phone Book:
1. Enter the phone number of the service you want to call (such as a bank’s
teleservice phone number). Begin by entering the number 1.
2. Press to display the pause Menu options. Press to locate the
pause option of choice and press to activate. Continue in this
manner until you enter the complete number with pause(s).
3. Press to call the number.
Note: Storing pauses is convenient if you plan to call the number frequently.

Erasing individual phone book entries

To erase an existing entry from either the Find by Name or Find by Entry
option.
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Phone Book.
3. Press for Find.
4. Press to highlight the information and press .
5. Press to display the following menu options:

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•Add
•Edit
•Erase
6. Press to highlight the Erase option.
7. Press . The phone prompts Yes or No.
8. Press to highlight your option.
9. Press to confirm (Yes) and erase the Phone Book entry, or press
to cancel (No) the Erase command.

Erasing your phone book

You can erase all the numbers stored in your Phone Book. This is useful if you
want to give your phone to a friend or family member, or if you need to erase
all of your phone numbers.
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Security. Enter your current 4-digit lock code.
3. Press for Clear Memory. A confirmation message displays asking if
you still want to Erase.
4. Select Yes and press to erase the Phone Book entirely, or press
to cancel the operation. Erasing Phone Book and Voice Dial
displays. The phone then returns to standby mode.

Editing an existing e-mail address

To edit an existing e-mail address:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Phone Book.
3. Press for Find. The Phone Book displays.
4. Press to highlight the entry and press .
5. Press , and select the Edit option. The Phone Book (options)
screen displays. Edit the existing E-mail address.

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6. Press to save.

Setting speed dial

For each name entered in the Phone Book, the option of designating a Speed
Dial number is available.
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Phone Book.
3. Press for the Find.
4. Press to highlight your entry.
5. Press to display that entry’s phone number.
6. Press for options.
7. Press to highlight the Edit option.
8. Press . The Phone Book (options) screen displays.
9. Use the keypad to enter the associated Speed dial number.
10. Press to continue, following the prompts, or press to cancel
and return to the previous screen.

Storing incoming phone numbers at the end of a

call
To store a phone number after ending a call:
Note: If the call was incoming, and Caller ID information was unavailable,
then the store option will also be unavailable.

1. Once you have pressed to end your call, the screen displays the call
time (length of call), phone number and name of the party (if available).
2. Press .
3. Follow the prompts to save the number.

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Storing phone numbers from call logs

To store a phone number from the call logs:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Calls.
3. Press for Outgoing, for Incoming, or for Missed calls.
4. Highlight the number you want stored in the Phone Book and
press .
5. Press for menu options, navigate to highlight Save.
6. Press to store the phone number to the Phone Book.

Shortcuts to storing phone numbers

You can store a phone number by entering the number, and pressing .
Follow the screen prompts to designate other information. You can also save a
number after an incoming or outgoing call.

One-touch dialing
Memory locations 001 through 009 are special One-Touch locations. You can
call the phone numbers stored in the Phone Book memory from 001 through
009 by pressing one key. For example, for location number 001. Press and
hold until the name and number are displayed and called.

Two-touch dialing
Memory locations 010 through 099 are special Two-Touch locations. For
example, for location number 013, press and hold down until the
name and number are displayed and called. To dial the number 100, Three
Touch dialing is required.

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Three-touch dialing
Memory locations 100 through 500 are three-Touch locations. For example,
for location number 113, press until the name and number
are displayed and called. To dial the number 100, Three Touch dialing is
required.

Shortcuts to memory dialing

Speed Dialing:

1. From standby mode, enter the entry’s Speed Dial number.

2. Press to call.
Note: You must press and hold the last digit of your speed dial number for
your call to go through.

Navigating to the number:

1. From standby mode, press for main menu.

2. Press for Phone Book.
3. Press for Find.
4. Use the navigation key to highlight the entry.
5. Press to call that entry’s Speed Dial number.

My phone #
To display your phone’s number:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for the Phone Book.
3. Press for My Phone #. The phone’s number displays.
4. You can press to return to the previous menu at any time.

Memory
This features saves voice and dial calls in memory. You can save up to 500
automatic dial in your Phone Book and up to 20 in Voice Dial.
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Messages
Your phone comes equipped with several ways to send and receive messages.

Mobile originating SMS text messaging

Note: Check with your service provider to confirm availability of this service.

Your phone is able to send and receive text messages. When a message is
received, your phone will sound an alert tone (unless turned off) and a new
message pop-up window displays on the screen.
Note: This memory is shared between all messages. You can store 30
incoming, 30 outgoing, 20 filed, and 1 voice mail. The number of messages
that can be stored is dependent upon the length of the messages. Messages
that you send can contain a total of 160 characters.

Creating SMS text messages

1. In standby mode, press (press when in-use) to display
Message.

2. Press for New Messages. The screen displays Send To:.

3. Press to select from options. (Phone Book, T9 Word, ABC,
Symbol, 123).

4. Press to highlight an option.

5. Press .
6. Enter the message using the keypad and selected method of entry. When
finished, press . This returns you to the New Message menu.

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To continue, select from the following two menus:

7. Pressing opens the Options menu. Select from the following:
• Priority: Allows you to assign a priority to your messages.
•Urgent
•Normal
• Validity: Allows you to select the period of time you want the message to
be available to the recipient.
•None
•30 min.
•1 hour
•2 hours
•12 hours
•1 day
•2 days
•3 days
• Send Later: Allows you decide when you want your message sent.
•None
•30 min.
•1 hour
•2 hours
•12 hours
•1 day
•2 days
•3 days
• Message Save: Provides options on how your message is saved.
•Do not save (Default)
•Prompt Save
•Auto Save
8. Pressing opens the Action menu. Select from the following:
• Send: Allows you to send the message.
• OK: Allows you to save the message.
• CLR: Allows you to return to the previous menu.
• END: Allows you to cancel the message and end the session.

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Entering text, numbers, and/or symbols

At various times when using your phone, you will need to enter text in the
display screen. Some examples would be: adding an E-mail address, storing a
name in the Phone Book, entering events in the Scheduler, or inputting text
messages. If you want to enter text on the display screen.
1. When you are entering events, numbers, or text in your phone
select to view the menu options:
•T9 Word
•ABC
•Symbol
•Numeric
2. After you are in the correct menu, use the navigation key to highlight your
option, then press to save. Enter your information. You can:
• Press to insert a space.
• Press to clear the last number, letter, or symbol, or
Press and hold to completely clear the input field.
To change the input mode again:
1. Press to view the options.
2. Press to highlight your choice.
3. Press to save.
• ABC: This is the text entry mode.
• T9 Word: This is the predictive word entry mode. You can quickly and
easily enter frequently used words.
• Symbol: Symbol entry is used with numeric keys and associated
symbols.
• Numeric: This is the number entry mode.

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Alphabetical text entry

Alphabetical text entry characters may be entered in ABC mode, by pressing the
corresponding key to the letter you want to enter.
Press the same key repeatedly to change between the characters represented
by each key. To change capitalization formats while entering text, press .

Entering numbers
Numeric mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message.

Symbol entry
Symbol mode enables you to enter symbols into a text message. Use to
display the options, then press the navigation key up/down to select the symbol
option. When displayed, use the navigation key to manipulate the symbols.
When in Symbol input mode, press the key shown on the display under the
required symbol.

T9® word text entry

T9 Word, or T9 for text on 9 keys, requires only one key press per letter, and
recognizes the most commonly used word of a numeric sequence.
For example, to enter the word hello, you can spell out the word by pressing
only five keys, 4-3-5-5-6. T9 Text Input recognizes the most commonly used
word for that numeric sequence is hello. If two or more words share the same
numeric sequence, T9 provides the most commonly used word, with the ability
to navigate to the next most commonly used word by pressing .
Press repeatedly to display all of the available words that T9 knows.
When the word you need displays, continue to enter text in the same way, or
change to another text or character entry mode.
Note: To type words not found in the T9 mode, change the text input mode to
ABC mode. You can include numbers between letters without exiting the T9
input mode by pressing and holding the desired numeric key.

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New messages
You can create text or e-mail messages to send to another party. Each message
can be sent to up to 10 numbers or E-mail addresses at a time. Message
options allow you to set a priority, validate a time period, or send a message
after a specified time. You can also file draft messages yet to be sent, into a
folder, or save sent messages to the Outbox to review their delivery status.
Note: Sending messages is only supported in digital networks. This feature
will only be available if your service provider’s network supports it.

Note: Once you begin entering data, the number of characters available will
be displayed on the screen.

1. In standby mode, press (press when in-use)to display

Message.

2. Press for New Messages.

3. The screen displays Send To:
4. Pressing permits selection from the options: Phone Book, T9
Word, ABC, Symbol and 123 .
5. After finding and entering the Send To: information, press to go to
the Message menu.
6. Enter your message data, (press to select your text entry mode),
when finished, press to return to the New Message menu.
7. If the same message is to be sent to multiple recipients, press to go
to the Send To menu.
8. Press and enter the number you want to send
9. Press when finished.
10. To add additional recipient addresses, repeat the above steps. The
multiple destinations entered will be updated on the Send To screen.
11. Press at any time to despatch the information.

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Inbox
Your phone can store text messages in your inbox.
To view your messages:
1. In standby mode, press (press when in-use).
2. Press to open the Inbox
3. Highlight the message you want to view using the .
4. Press . The phone displays the message contents.
5. While viewing your message press to access the following options:
•Reply
•Forward
•Delete
•Save
•Save addr
•Save cb#

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Outbox
Your phone stores messages in Outbox, regardless of whether the message was
successfully transmitted. If Do Not Save was not set in the Save Message setting
under Msg Setup, you can review, resend, or delete any message stored in the
Outbox. You can also verify if a message or E-Mail was successfully transmitted,
and at what date and time by opening the Delivery Acknowledgement feature.

Reviewing outbox
To review outgoing messages:
1. In standby mode, press (press when in-use)to display
the Message menu.
2. Press for Outbox. A list of messages displays.
3. Using the , highlight the message you want to review and press
to select it.
4. Press for further options. A Sent Msg menu will display.
• Select Re-send to resend the message, press to resend with the
same message settings.
• Select Delete to delete the message from Outbox.

Message memory capacity

Your phone can store up to 81 messages combined for all messages. The
storage capacity includes all received, sent, filed message types, VMN
(Voicemail Notification), and text messages. The number of messages stored,
depends upon the length of each message. When message memory reaches
over 75% capacity, the screen displays a text notification. At 100% capacity, the
screen displays a text notification and rejects additional incoming messages
until you erase the stored messages from Inbox, Outbox or Filed Msg.

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Messages and lock mode

Incoming messages are received even when your phone is in Lock Mode. The
screen will display the time and date of the message but you cannot access the
message. To access the message, unlock the phone to proceed.

Filed message
Your phone can store draft messages that are yet to be sent in the Filed Msg
folder. You can access this folder at a later time to edit and send the message.
To view messages:
1. In standby mode, press (press when in-use)to display
the Message menu.
2. Press for Filed Messages.
3. Press to view messages.
To access unsent messages and continue editing:
1. In standby mode, press (press when in-use)to display
the Message menu.
2. Press for Filed Msg. The number of pending messages display next
to the Filed Msg text. The filed messages will display in order.
3. Press to highlight the message, and press to open.
4. Press for the options.
5. Use the navigation key to highlight Edit or Delete.
6. Press to view and select from the available options.
7. Enter the Send To: information and press . The Message screen
displays.
8. Press for the options. Use the navigation key to highlight an option
and press .

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9. Enter a message, when finished press , the New Messages screen

displays.
10. Press for Action.
11. Press for Filed Msg.

Web Alert
Your phone alerts you with incoming browser messages. When a new message
arrives, your phone will display a text notification together with an audible
alert.
You can access Web Alert from the Message menu:
1. In standby mode, press (press when in-use)to display
the Message menu.
2. Press for Web Alert.
3. Press to complete the action.
Note: Contact your service provider for availability.

Erase message
1. In standby mode, press (press when in-use)to display
the Message menu.
2. Press for Erase Msg.
3. Press to highlight an option.
4. Press to complete the action.

Message setup
1. In standby mode, press (press when in-use)to display
the Message menu.
2. Press for Message setup.

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You can preset a number of options for general settings or new messages. The
message indicator is displayed and remains on the screen until you listen to the
new voicemail message, read the New BrowserMsg or Text Msg.

Scroll timer
Scroll Timer allows you to select the amount of time you would like your scroll
to be available before closing.

Msg. reminder
Message Reminder allows you to select the number of times you would like to
be reminded that you have a message.

Voice mail #
Voice Mail # allows you to input numbers for Voice Mail.

New message
Offers a number of options. Each option offers different features.

Callback #
Press to automatically call the number displayed on the screen.

Save Message
You are offered three options. Select to save the setting.
Prompt - saves the message.
Not Save - does not save the message.
Auto Save - automatically saves the created message to the Outbox after the
message is transmitted.

Entry Method
You can navigate between Alphabet and T9 Word (predictive keypad) for the
default setting. Select to save the setting.

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Auto delete
This option allows you to have your message automatically deleted after
viewing it. Or, you can choose to be warned before your message is deleted.

Canned Msg.
Canned messages are pre-programmed into your phone. You can select the
number that is associated with each canned message, and press to edit.
Once you are done editing your canned message, press to save.

Receiving a message in standby mode

When your phone receives incoming messages in standby mode, the ringer
sounds, (unless it is turned off), and the screen displays: New Voicemail,
New Text , New Page or New BrowserMsg. The message icon is displayed,
and remains on display until you listen to, or read, the new message.

Receiving a message while on a call

When you receive a message while you are on a call, the New Messages
screen displays two options: Ignore and Read. The closed envelope icon
is displayed.
You can easily review the new message while on the call by just pressing .
Your call will not be disconnected, and you can ask the other party to wait
while you review the message. If you want to ignore the message, just select
that option and continue with your call.

Reviewing voice mails and text messages

When a message arrives, you can recall the sender’s call back number if it is
available, by pressing . To review the message, press . The Inbox
Msg list provides options for reviewing the sender’s name, number, date and
time information, and the message.

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Reviewing stored voicemail and

text messages in standby mode
1. In standby mode, press , to display the Message menu. The
number of received or sent messages displays next to the associated
message type in the menu.
2. Press for Voice. The date and time for the last voice mail message
received display with a notification of the number of new voice mail
messages.
•You can press to call your mail box directly to review voice
mails.
•You can press for Inbox. A list of messages displays.
• next to an entry number indicates an urgent message.
• next to an entry number indicates that the message has already
been read.
3. Use the to highlight the message you want to review, press to
open it.
•While reviewing the message, you can press the to locate
message information such as: date and time, sender’s call back
number, senders number, E-Mail address, and message. However,
if you wait a few seconds the phone will automatically scroll
through the display.
•To review other messages, press the to the right to review the
next message, or to the left to review the previous message.
4. Pressing returns you to the previous screen.
Note: Press for further options when reviewing a message. When in
standby mode, press and hold to automatically dial voice mail.

Message options
When reviewing Messages, the menu provides a number of options. You can
return a call or text message to the phone number, or e-mail address in that
message, or you can forward the message to another.

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1. In standby mode, press (press when in-use)to display

the Message menu. A number of received or sent messages displays
next to the associated message type in the menu.
2. For Text messages use the to locate the message you want to
review, press to open.
3. Press to view the following options:
•Reply: to reply to the sender. The phone accesses the New Message
menu and copies the sender’s originating address to the Send To
field.
•Forward: to forward the message to another. The phone accesses
the New Message menu, and copies the sender’s message (body) to
the Message field.
•Delete: to delete the message from the Inbox.
•Save: to store information in filed mgs.
•Save addr: to save the sender’s e-mail address to the Phone Book.
The address is automatically copied into the Add Entry or E-mail
Entry field.
•Save cb#: to save the call back number to the Phone Book. The
number is automatically copied to the Add Entry field.
4. Pressing returns you to the previous Inbox messages list screen.

Ringer type — Message

To activate, view or change the ringer type for messages:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Message.
3. Press for Msg Setup.
4. Press Ringer Type.
5. Press the to highlight the message ringer type you are changing.
6. Press .

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7. Use the to hear tones. Each tone plays as you navigate through the
options.
8. When the desired ringer type plays, press to save the setting.
Note: You can press to return to the previous menu at any time.

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Mobile web
Your phone comes equipped with Wireless Web Internet access through a
MiniBrowser. The MiniBrowser displays immediate information through your
phone. You can view specially designed versions of popular sites which include
sports, weather, news, stock quotes, etc. Browsing the Web through your
phone is not the same as using your PC since site providers have only selected
certain aspects of the available sites to present to the wireless phone users and
have removed most graphics.
Each time you launch the MiniBrowser, the phone will connect to the Internet
and the service indicator icon will display. Any time the service indicator icon is
visible on the display, you are connected to the Internet and will be invoiced
accordingly. Rates and pricing vary according to your service option. For
further information contact your service provider.
The MiniBrowser will end an Internet connection after a certain period of
inactivity, however some information from your session remains stored in the
phone, and (if you leave your phone turned on) you can access this
information without reconnecting to the Internet. If you are viewing this stored
information, and you select a link to a site that was not accessed in your last
session, then you will automatically be re-connected to the Internet.
Note: The phone must be in a digital network to use the MiniBrowser. When
you are in a digital network, the icon is displayed.

A shortcut to launching the Web

You can quickly use this shortcut to access the Minibrowser.
In standby mode, press the center of the navigation key:

Internet
access key

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Launching the minibrowser

Note: The first time you use the MiniBrowser, you will be prompted to go
through a security setup process that takes approximately three to five
minutes.

Note: When the security key is initially sent to the carrier, a unique value is
created. If the phone is reset for any reason, you must contact the carrier to
reset the security key. The original key is no longer valid and will not allow
the MiniBrowser to operate.

To launch the MiniBrowser.

1. In standby mode, press , or .
2. Press for Get in Web .
3. Press the left. Your phone will begin its search to launch the
MiniBrowser.
4. Once connected, the Home Page (or the last page visited), will be
displayed. Press and hold to access the MiniBrowser. An example of
a Home Page is shown below:

WEB HOME PAGE

1. Financial
2. Traffic
3. Travel
4. Weather
5. Sports
6. Entertainment
7. Games
8. Shopping
9. Portals

Note: What appears in the display window is dependent upon the service
provider content. To view additional text, use the .

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Exiting the web/minibrowser

Press to exit the Web.
If the Prompt to end or Prompt both option is selected in the MiniBrowser
setup ( ), a prompt asking if you want to end the
MiniBrowser call is displayed.

The minibrowser start and end prompts

Your phone can be set to view a prompt each time you start or end a
MiniBrowser session. You have the option to change this default prompt
setting. The default setting may differ as it is based upon the carrier’s
requirement.
To change the settings:
1. In standby mode, press the or press for Mobile Web.
2. Press for Prompt.
3. Press to highlight your option:
•None: This prompt is never displayed.
•To Start: You will see this prompt when you enter the browser, but
not when you exit it.
•To End: You will see this prompt only when you exit the browser.
•Both: You will be prompted when you enter or exit the browser.
4. Press to save your setting or press to cancel.

The minibrowser soft keys

At the bottom of the MiniBrowser display is a solid bar which contains the
browser commands. The “soft” keys ( ) appear below
the solid bar and are used to execute the commands. These two keys are called
“soft” keys because their function changes depending on where you are in the
MiniBrowser software.

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Navigating the web

When you use the MiniBrowser, some of the keys on your keypad will operate
differently than during a normal phone call.
The MiniBrowser presents on-screen items in any of the following ways:
•Text or numeric input
•Links (embedded in content)
•Numbered options (some options may not be numbered)
•Simple text
You can act on the options or links by using the soft keys.

How the minibrowser keys work

Navigation key: Use this key to find and select
all of your options.
OK / message: This key is used primarily for
selecting the highlighted item.

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CLR: This key performs two

functions:
• It is used as a browser back-up key.
Pressing it once backs you up one page.
Pressing and holding it down backs you up
to the carrier’s Home Page.
• It also clears entered text or numbers.
When entering numbers or text, press it to
clear the last number, letter, or symbol.
Press and hold it down to completely clear
the input field.
Asterisk / Shift: Press this key before entering
text to create upper case characters. You can also
use this key to move back one space on the
display screen.
0/Next: Press this key to enter a 0, or to move to
the next word when in T9 predictive word entry
mode.
Pound/Space: Press this key to insert a space
when entering text.
Numbers 1 - 9: If items on a menu are
numbered, these keys can be used to select them.
END: Press this key to exit the MiniBrowser and
return the phone to standby mode.
MENU: This key can be used to enter the
MiniBrowser menu at any time.
SEND: This key can be used to send a call.

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Using links
Links have several purposes, including jumping to a different page, jumping to
a different site or even initiating a phone call from some sites. Links are shown
inside of brackets ([ ]), and you can normally use the left soft key to select a
link when it is highlighted.

Making a phone call while using the minibrowser

You may initiate a phone call from the MiniBrowser if the site you are using
supports this feature (the phone number may be highlighted and the left soft
key will appear as Call). Pressing the Call soft key will call the number. In most
cases you can also use to call the number. The Internet connection will
be terminated when you initiate the call. After you end the call, your phone will
return to standby mode.

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Planner
The Planner allows you to add events in a calendar. They can be viewed at
anytime. You can also set an alert to remind you of your plans.
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Planner.
3. Press to highlight an option. The available options are:
•Today
•Scheduler
•Jump To Date
•To Do List
•Memo Pad
•Count Down
•Alarm Clock
•World Time
•Calculator
4. Press to open that option.

Today
You can schedule up to 9 events for the current day by indicating each event’s
start and end time. You can be alerted by an alarm before an event is to
commence. Events that are scheduled for future dates automatically appear on
your Today events schedule on that particular day.

Scheduler
Scheduler functions allow you to schedule personal events and view them in an
easily read format.

How to schedule an event

1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Planner
3. Press for Scheduler.

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4. Press to select View, or Add New.

5. Make your selection and press .
6. Press to view the following options.
•T9 Word
•ABC
•Symbol
•123
7. Press to highlight an option.
8. Press to select that option.
Note: Press and hold to navigate between text entry modes and
numeric icons, making it easier to enter information in the correct format.

9. Enter the event. (Up to 32 characters can be entered.)

10. Press to continue. The Time/Date screen displays.
11. Add the start time and date using the keypad.
12. Press to display the next screen. Add the end time and date. After
the correct information is entered.
13. Press , an alarm screen is displayed. Use the navigation key to
highlight an alarm to notify you of your event. The options are: No
alarm, On time, 10Min before, 30Min before, 1Hour before.

14. Use the to locate the option and press to save. The phone
prompts that the information is Stored.

How to add, edit, or erase an event

1. In standby mode, press for the Planner.
2. Press to display Today.
3. Press .
4. Press .
5. Press for the following options:

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•Add New: Allows you to add an event

•Edit: Allows you to edit an event
•Erase: Allows you to erase an event
•Erase all: Allows you to erase all scheduled events
6. Press to select the option of choice, and complete the exercise by
following the prompts.

Scheduler
Scheduler allows you to view in calendar format the current month, a past
month or a future month. In Scheduler, the current date is highlighted on the
calendar. Days with scheduled events are underlined.

How to view an event

1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Planner.
3. Press for Scheduler.
4. A current calendar screen displays. The current date is highlighted.
5. Press the right/left to select a new date.
6. Press the up/down to view a new week.
7. Press the to view a new month.
8. Pressing at a selected date, offers the following options:
•View: Permits you to view the previous entries for that date
•Add New: Permits you to add a new entry for that date.
9. Use the navigation key to highlight Add New.
10. Press to enter the option.

Jump to date
Jump To Date allows you to specify the calendar date you want to view. You can
enter, edit, and/or erase events in your calendar.
Using jump to date:

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1. In standby mode, press .

2. Press for Planner.
3. Press for Jump To Date.
4. Enter the date you want then press .

To do list
The To Do List allows you to compile a list of items to be completed. Your
phone can store, prioritize and manage twenty To Do List items.
Creating a to do list item:
1. In standby mode, press for the Planner.
2. Press for To Do List. An Add To Do screen displays.
3. Use the navigation key to set the priority for a To Do List item. Your
choices are High and Low.

How to view, edit, add, or erase a to do list item

1. In standby mode, press for the Planner. Press for To
Do List. Press to locate the event you want to change.
2. Press . Your options are: Add new, Edit, Erase, and Erase all.
Complete the exercise by following the prompts.

Memo pad
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Planner
3. Press for Memo Pad.
4. Press to view old memos.
5. Press to view the following options:
•Add new
•Edit
•Erase

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•Erase All
6. Choose your option and press .
7. Press to view the following options:
•T9 Word
•ABC
•Symbol
•123
8. Press to highlight an option.
9. Press to select the option.

Count down
Count Down allows you to find out how much time will elapse between the time
entered and a scheduled event. You can create up to twenty Countdown timers.
• and are equal to A.M. and P.M.
• Countdowns can be entered for dates between the years 1980 and 2099.
1. In standby mode, press for the Planner.
2. Press for Count Down. The screen prompts for a new Count
Down. Enter a name for your new Count Down timer.

3. Press .
4. Enter the date and time you want to “ Count Down” to. For example: if
today’s date is April 1, 2001 and you want to know how many months,
days, and hours remain before 7:00 P.M. February 14th 2002, enter the
time 07:00 P.M. and the date 02/14/2002.
5. Press to store the Count Down timer.

How to view, edit, add or erase a count down timer

1. In standby mode, press for the Planner.
2. Press for Count Down. Countdown timers display in order of the
least amount of time passed since the countdown commenced, and least
amount of time remaining until the specified date.
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3. Press to open the options.

4. Press to select the option. Use the navigation key to find the item
you want to change and follow the prompts.
5. Press at any time to exit the exercise.

Alarm clock
Your phone has an Alarm Clock that can be set to go off once, or daily at a
specified time.
Once set, the Alarm Clock is easy to change or turn off completely.
To set the Alarm Clock:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Planner.
3. Press for Alarm Clock.
4. Press to the option you want to use.
5. Press . The Alarm Clock menu opens.
6. Using the keypad, enter the time for the alarm to activate. Press to
store the setting, or press to return to the previous alarm options
menu.
Your phone only supports a 12 hour time display, it is necessary to press either
, or . These keys represent A.M. and P.M. respectively.
Note: Once an alarm is set, an alarm clock icon displays on the screen
in standby mode. When the alarm is turned off the alarm clock icon is
removed.

World time
Informs you of the time of day, or night in another part of the world. World
Time displays the time in 24 different time zones around the world, in one or
more major cities, states, regions or countries. It should be noted that World
Time does not support Daylight Savings Time for countries other than the USA.
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Checking current time world wide

1. In standby mode, press for the Planner.
2. Press for World Time. The screen displays a world map. The city,
country, time and date are indicated by a longitude indicator. You can
navigate up/down, left/right to reach the city and time you need.
• Alaska • San Francisco • Denver,Arizona
• Chicago,Mexico • New York • Caracas
• Brisilia • Mid Atlantic • Cape Verde
• London • Paris, Berlin • Athens, Helsinki
• Moscow • Abu Dhabi • Tashkent
• Alma-ata • Bangkok, Jakarta • Hongkong, Beijing
• Seoul, Tokyo • Guam, Sydney • Okhotsk
• Wellington • Samoa, Midway • Honolulu, Hawaii

Calculator
You can perform calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication
and division using your phone.
To perform a calculation:
Use to enter a decimal point, and to change the sign for a number
to a negative.
1. In standby mode, press for the Planner.
2. Press for Calculator. The Calculator screen displays.
3. Use the keypad to enter the first number in your calculator. (Numbers
can be up to 9 digits long.)
4. Use the navigation key to set the operation for your calculator. Your
choices are:
•[+] Addition
•[-] Subtraction
•[x] Multiplication
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•[/] Division
5. Use the keypad to enter the second number into your calculator.
6. Press to perform the calculation and view the result, or continue to
calculate with the same operator, or change the operator and continue.
Every time you change the operator, the previous calculation is
performed and the result is displayed as the bottom number on the
display screen.
7. Press to perform the calculation and view the result.

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Display
The following features offered under the Display menu allow you to customize
your phone.
•Animation
•Banner
•Color Window
•Backlight
•Contrast
•Auto Hyphen
Animation
This feature allows you to choose from animations already available on your
phone:
To display an animated image:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Display.
3. Press for Animation.
4. Press to change one or all of the following options:
•Opening
•Closing
•Wallpaper (Idle Mode)
5. Make your selection and press to save.

Banner
This option allows you to edit and personalize a banner to display on your
phone while in Standby Mode.
Note: Enter the personal greeting using the keypad, Press for T9
Word, ABC, symbols and 123 options respectively

Note: The key also navigates through the same options in identical
order, and can be pressed for upper case characters.

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To create a banner:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Display.
3. Press for Banner.
Note: Press and hold to erase an existing banner.

4. Enter your new banner (Up to 12 characters).

5. Press to save.

Color Window
This feature allows you to display different colors for the following options:
•Group: Friend, Family, Colleague, VIP, No name
•Day of week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday
•Planner: Alarm, Event
•Initialize all: Select Yes or No to initialize the color window for all
of your entries.
To set the color:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Display.
3. Press for Color Window.
4. Press the to go through the menu options.
5. Select your option and press .
The following options appear:
•Friend
•Family
•Colleague
•VIP
•No Name
6. Select your option and press .
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7. Press the to make your color selection.

8. Press to save.

Backlight
There are several options for setting the Backlight features.
Press any key and the backlight comes on.
Note: Backlight usage drains your battery faster.

To set the Backlight:

1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Display.
3. Press for Backlight.
4. Press the to go through the menu options:
•Always Off
•7 seconds
•15 seconds
•30 seconds
•Folder open
5. When the desired setting is reached, press to save.

Contrast
The LCD has contrast setting that can help you see the screen better in different
lighting conditions.
To set the LCD contrast:
1. Press to display the menu.
2. Press for Display.
3. Press for LCD Contrast.
4. Scroll between the contrast settings to determine what contrast is most
visible to you.
5. When the desired contrast setting displays, press to save.
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Auto hyphen
With the option set to Yes, your phone automatically hyphenates numbers. For
example: 972-761-0000.
To set the Auto Hyphen option:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Display.
3. Press for Auto Hyphen. The Yes and No options display.
4. Press to highlight an option.
5. Press to save.
Note: You can press to return to the previous menu at any time.

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Sounds
Ringer options
Your phone provides a variety of ringer options through the Sounds menu.
These options allow you to customize your ringer type and ringer volume
settings in order to easily recognize a certain type of incoming call, message or
scheduled event.

Adjusting ringer volume (rapidly)

From standby mode, you can adjust the ringer to vibrate, 1-beep, silent, or
volume levels 1-5 using the .

Adjusting voice volume during a call

You can adjust the handset as well as the (optional) headset volume during a
call by using the .

Ringer volume
To adjust the volume using the Sounds ringer volume option:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Sounds.
3. Press for Ringer Volume.
4. Highlight your option and press .
5. The screen immediately displays the volume icon the bars of which
will change according to the setting chosen, you can also press the
down to change the setting. When the desired setting is reached, press
to save.
6. Press to return to the previous menu at any time.

Ringer type
Five monotone ringer types and sixteen melody tones can be found under the
ringer type option in the Sounds menu.

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Ringer type — Calls

To activate, view or change the ringer type for calls:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Sounds.
3. Press for Ringer Type.
4. Press for Calls.
5. Use the to navigate through the 5 monotone ringer types and 16 melody
tones. Each tone plays as you navigate through the options.
Note: When the lowest volume setting is reached, the phone automatically
goes into vibrate mode, physically alerting you to this option.

6. When the desired ringer type plays, press to save the setting.
Note: You can press to return to the previous menu at any time.

Ringer type — Alarm

To activate, view or change the ringer type for the alarm:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Sounds.
3. Press for Ringer Type.
4. Press for Alarm.
5. Press the to hear tones. Each tone plays as you navigate through the
options.
6. When the desired ringer type plays, press to save the setting.
Note: You can press to return to the previous menu at any time.

Ringer type — data/fax incoming

To activate, view or change the ringer type for incoming data/fax
calls:

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1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.

2. Press for Sounds.
3. Press for Ringer Type.
4. Press for Data/Fax In.
5. Use the to hear tones. Each tone plays as you navigate through the
options.
6. When the desired ringer type plays, press to save the setting.
Note: You can press to return to the previous menu at any time.

Ringer type — planner

To activate, view or change the ringer type for your planner:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Sounds.
3. Press for Ringer Type.
4. Press for Planner.
5. Use the to hear tones. Each tone plays as you navigate through the
options.
6. When the desired ringer type plays, press to save the setting.
Note: You can press to return to the previous menu at any time.

Key beep
Key Beep allows you to adjust the tone length and volume level that the keypad
generates each time you press a key. The display icon shows up to 5 levels (the
loudest setting). No bars indicate that the key beep function is silenced.
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Sounds.
3. Press for Key Beep.

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4. Press for Volume, or press for Tone Length.

5. Press the to adjust level or tone.
6. When the desired level or tone is reached, press to save the setting.
Note: You can press to return to the previous menu at any time.

Alerts
Your phone will beep from time to time, this beep is called an alert beep. Alert
beeps can easily be turned on or off. This feature offers the following options:
Minute beep, Service, Connect, Disconnect, Fade, Roam, and Privacy.

Alerts — Minute beep

You can set the minute beep option to sound an alert 10 seconds before each
elapsed minute to remind you of the length of the current call.
To turn minute beep on or off:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Sounds.
3. Press for Alerts.
4. In this exercise select the Minute beep option. (For other Alerts/
exercises to work correctly, select the appropriate option.)
5. Press the to choose between On or Off.
6. When the desired setting is reached, press to save the setting.
Note: You can press to return to the previous menu at any time.

Alerts — service
You can set the service alert option to sound an alert when the phone goes in
and out of service coverage areas.

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Alerts — connect
With this option set to On, the phone sounds an alert when your call is
connected.

Alerts — disconnect
When this option is set to On, the phone sounds an alert when the phone
experiences a dropped or a failed call.
Note: You can press to return to the previous menu at any time. When
a call experiences a failed or dropped call, a text message will display. Press
to clear the prompt and return to standby mode. If the dropped call
was an outgoing call from your phone, you can redial the number
automatically by pressing twice.

Alerts —fade
When this option is set to On, the phone sounds an alert when a dropped call
occurs during conversation in response to a signal fade.

Alerts — roam
When this option is set to On, the phone sounds a unique tone when you leave
your home service area when on a call.

Alerts — privacy
The Privacy option allows you to set the security level of your phone to avoid
eavesdropping. You will hear a tone when this option is set to ON.

Power on/off
Using this feature you can choose to have sound when you power on and off.
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Sounds.
3. Press for Power On/Off.
4. Press to choose between On or Off.

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5. When the desired setting is reached, press to save the setting.

Roam ringer
When this option is set to On, your phone sounds a unique tone when a call is
received in a network service area. This feature is set to On by default.
To set the Roam Ringer alert on or off:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Sounds.
3. Press for Roam Ringer.
4. Press the to choose between On or Off.
5. When the desired setting is reached, press to save the setting.
Note: You can press to return to the previous menu at any time.

Whisper mode
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Sounds.
3. Press for Whisper Mode.
4. Press to choose between On or Off.
5. When the desired setting is reached, press to save the setting.

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Voice
You can call up to 20 stored names simply by speaking one of the names into
the microphone.

Voice dial
Your phone features Voice Dial(ing). Using the Voice Dialing feature requires
that you first program the phone to recognize the name of the person you are
calling.
Note: You can store only one voice dial entry per stored name. You CANNOT
store multiple entries for a stored name.

Tips on recording names

• Avoid recording similar names phonetically. If you record a name similar
to one already stored in voice memory, the phone requests another
name.
• Avoid recording in a noisy place.
• Speak clearly and naturally.
• Avoid very long or very short names. Names with two to five syllables are
recommended.
• If a voice entry does not properly connect, you may need to record the
name and number again.

Record
The phone provides voice prompts and screen displays to guide you through
the recording process.
To program the phone for voice calling:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Voice.
3. Press for Voice Dial.

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4. Press for Record. The phone will prompt you to say the name you
want to record.
5. Wait for the beep and then say the name. For best results, use names with
at least two syllables, or use both a first and last name. The phone stores
the name as a “first” sample, and then prompts you to say the name
again.
6. Respond to the prompt by repeating the name exactly as you did the first
time. The phone stores the name as a second sample and then requests
the phone number.
7. Enter the phone number using the keypad.
8. Press to save the number.
9. The screen then returns to the Voice Dial menu.

Review
To review voice calling entries:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Voice.
3. Press for Voice Dial.
4. Press for Review. A list of stored names and numbers display.
5. Press to highlight the desired entry and press . The recorded
name is vocalized.

Erase all
To erase all voice calling entries
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Voice.
3. Press for Voice Dial.
4. Press for Erase All.
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5. At the voice and screen prompt, press to confirm that you want to
Erase All of the entries. A screen prompt will display when the entries
have been erased.
6. Press at any time to exit without removing any voice entries.

Set active
Voice dialing is always active once you have programmed the phone to accept
voice entries and associated the phone numbers. To place voice activated calls,
press and hold . Or, if you are wearing the Samsung approved earbud,
press and hold the silver button located above the earbud microphone. After
you hear the voice prompt and the beep, say the name of the person you are
calling into the phone or earbud microphone.
1. While in standby, press to display the main menu
2. Press for Voice.
3. Press for Voice Dial.
4. Press to set Set Active.

Voice Memo
Use the following to create a Voice Memo to be heard at a later date:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Voice.
3. Press for Voice Memo.
4. Press for Record. The phone will prompt you to say what you want
to record.
Note: Pressing the Navigation key left allows you to pause your recording.
Pressing the Navigation key right allows you to re-record your memo.

5. Press to confirm your memo.

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Voice Answer
Use the following to have an incoming call automatically answered
and heard at a later date:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Voice.
3. Press for Voice Answer.
The following options appear:
•On/Off
•Setup
•Inbox
4. Use the to highlight the option you want to change.
5. Press to confirm your memo.

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Games
Your phone’s software allows you to play the following games:
• Push Push
• Fly Ribbon
• Spider Hunter
Note: Games are also available on-line by launching your minibrowser.
Contact your service provider for details.

Key commands
- Press up repeatedly to go up or forward. Press left to go left. Press right
to go right. Press down repeatedly to go backward.
- Press to begin the game.
- Press to end the game.

Push Push
To open Push Push:
1. Press .
2. Press for Games.
3. Press for Push Push.
4. Press to start or press for help.

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Object
The object of the game is to push the balls into the little house. The ball can be
pushed left, right, up, or down. It cannot however, be pushed backwards.
There must always be a space to push the ball forward or else the ball is stuck
and the level cannot be completed. Two balls cannot be pushed together, only
one ball at a time may be pushed. Once the ball has been pushed into the
house, another ball can push the house if another house is located behind it.
You can go back one move by pressing .

Fly Ribbon
To open Fly Ribbon:
1. Press .
2. Press for Games.
3. Press for Fly Ribbon.
4. Press to view Help, then press to start.

Object
The object of the game is to fly the ribbon through a maze of obstacles. Use the
navigation key to control the path of the ribbon. Move the flight path of the
ribbon up or down to avoid the wall. The longer the distance, the faster the
ribbon goes.

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Spider Hunter
To open Spider Hunter:
1. Press to display the menu.
2. Press for Games.
3. Press for Spider Hunter.
4. Press any key to start the game.
5. Select the level by pressing for easy or for hard.

Object
The object of the game is to drop the potted plants on the spiders from the top
of the wall. To drop the plants, press . The spiders will attempt to reach
the top of the wall. You start out with three hearts. If a spider reaches the top,
you loose one heart. When you loose all three, the game is over. A high score is
recorded each time you play.

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Setup
The following features allow you to personalize your phone.

Location
The settings allow you to turn the Location ON or OFF. When you first use your
phone this option is set to OFF. This option is automatically turned ON when
you place a call to 911. However, this option is turned back OFF when your 911
call is completed.
Note: Check with your service provider to determine if/when/where location-
based services are available.

To turn Location ON or OFF:

1. Press for Main Menu.
2. Press for Location.
3. Press to display the Setting screen.
4. Use to select an option.
5. Press to Save and exit.

Network
Your phone allows you to set the preferred system. Contact your service
provider to determine the best networking methods for you.
To select the network you want to use:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Setup.
3. Press for Network.
4. Use to select an option:
•Set Nam
•Roam Option
•Force Call

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5. Press to save.
6. Pressing returns you to the Setup menu.

Data/fax
Your phone is capable of sending and receiving digital data and fax calls when
connected to a computing device (laptop, desktop, hand held, palmtop, etc.)
running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows
NT. Your phone functions just like a typical modem on your PC, enabling you to
use wireless data involving a wide variety of Windows software applications.
To use digital data or fax services with your phone, you will need to obtain a
digital data/fax kit from your service provider. This kit will contain the
necessary cables, software, and documentation required for you to connect
and use your phone with your computing device.
To set up Data/Fax calls:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Setup.
3. Press for Data/Fax. The Data Mode screen displays.
4. Use to select an option. The options are:
data/fax off, fax for next call, fax until powered off, data for
next call, and data until powered off.
5. Press to save your option of choice.
6. Pressing returns you to the previous screen.
• data/fax off: No incoming Data/Fax calls can be received.
• fax for next call: Waiting for Fax Call.No Voice Calls can be received
for next 10 minutes.
• fax until powered off: No Voice Calls can be received.
• data for next call: Waiting for data call. No voice calls can be received.
• data until powered off: No voice calls can be received.

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Note: The phone must be on a digital network to receive or send faxes and
data. When you are in a digital network, the icon is displayed.

Receiving a fax
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Setup.
3. Press for Data/Fax.
4. Use to highlight fax for next call.
5. Press to save this option.
In the Fax program on your PC set up Answer Mode. Click on Receive and
select either Automatic Receive (recommended), or Manual Receive.
Your phone is now ready to receive an incoming fax.
Note: Once you have set your phone’s mode to fax for next call, you cannot
receive regular voice calls until you change back to data/fax off, or a fax is
received.

Ending a fax or data call

Some of the normal ways to end a call, like closing the phone, will not end a
fax or data call. Always close the connection through the application on your
computer. Your phone will return to standby mode. Disconnecting the data
cable or turning off your phone will also end a data or fax call, but may disrupt
your computer.

Sending a fax or data file

When connected to a computing device, your phone allows wireless fax and
data transmissions. Your computing device software initiates the call to the
destination phone number. Your phone functions as a wireless modem to send
the fax or data file to the number designated by your PC software.

Changing your phone back to voice calling

To change your phone back to voice calling:

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1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.

2. Press for Setup.
3. Press for Data/Fax.
4. Use to highlight data/fax off.
5. Press to save this option. The screen displays No incoming Data/
Fax calls can be received.

Security
Your phone provides security options, including a user-programmable lock
code and emergency/secret phone number features.
To access the Security menu in standby mode:
1. Press , , .
2. Enter the 4-digit lock code (normally the lock code is the last 4-
digits of your phone number).
3. Make your selection from the following options:
•Lock Phone
•Change Lock
•Emergency #
•Voice Privacy
•Restriction
•Clear Memory
•Reset Phone
Lock phone
Locking the phone limits all outgoing calls except calls to 911 emergency and
the three user-programmable emergency/secret numbers.
You can lock the phone manually during use, or set the phone to lock
automatically when it is turned on. When the phone is in Lock Mode, you can
answer incoming calls, but you must unlock the phone to place outgoing calls
(except to emergency and secret numbers).

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Locking the phone

The Security menu allows you to lock the phone manually or automatically
when powering on your phone or to leave the phone unlocked.
To lock the phone:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Security and enter your current lock code.
3. Press for Lock Phone.
4. Press the to select your option.
•Never: The phone remains unlocked.
•Now: The phone locks immediately and stays locked until the lock
code is entered.
•On Power-Up: The phone locks automatically the next time your
phone is powered on and stays locked until the lock code is
entered.
5. Press to save the setting.

Unlocking the phone

Enter your phone’s lock code (last four digits of the phone number or 0000),
and the phone is immediately unlocked.

Calling in lock mode

You can place emergency calls using confidential numbers you program in
lock mode.
To place an outgoing call in lock mode:
To call 911 or a confidential number, enter the number and then press .

Restricting the use of your phone

This feature allows you to restrict the use of your phone.
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Security. Enter your current lock code.

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3. Press for the Restriction options.

4. Use the to restrict the use of your Outgoing calls, Incoming calls,
and your Phone Book.
5. Press .
6. Use the to select Yes or NO.
7. Press to save.

Lock code
The default lock code for your phone is generally the last four digits of your
phone number. You can enter a personal lock code and later change the lock
code as often as you like.
To enter a new lock code:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Security. Enter your current lock code.
3. Press for Change Lock. The screen prompts ENTER NEW CODE.
Enter a new, 4-digit lock code by pressing the keypad. You will be
prompted to RE-ENTER NEW CODE. Enter the same 4-digit lock code.
Note: Your phone does not allow viewing of the lock code unless you know
the lock code (this is for obvious security reasons). So, if you change the
lock code, be sure to write down or memorize the new code.

Emergency number
Your phone provides the option of storing three emergency numbers. Each
number can be up to 32 digits.
All emergency numbers can be manually called at any time even when your
phone is locked or restricted. This can be a useful feature for controlling what
numbers can be called from your phone.
Note: Emergency number 911 is hard-coded into your phone. You can dial
these numbers and press at any time, even when the phone is locked

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or restricted. If you call 911 an audible tone is heard and an Emergency

prompt is displayed during the duration of the call.

Because of various transmission methods, network parameters, and user

settings used to complete a call from your wireless phone, a connection cannot
always be guaranteed.
Therefore, emergency calling may not be available on all wireless networks at
all times.
DO NOT depend on this phone as a primary method of calling 911 or
for any other essential or emergency communications.
Remember to always turn your phone on and check for adequate signal
strength before placing a call.

Storing emergency numbers

To store emergency numbers:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Setup.
3. Press for Security.
4. Enter your current lock code.
5. Press for Emergency #.
6. Press , , or to select from the three entry openings.
7. Enter the emergency number. Up to 32 digits can be entered for each
number.
8. Press to save the number entered.
9. Press to exit and return to the previous menu.

Calling emergency numbers in lock mode

To call emergency numbers in lock mode:
1. In standby mode, use the keypad to enter the emergency number.

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2. Press to place the call.

Clear Memory
Clear Memory erases your Phone Book and Voice Dial recordings. Personal
settings (the call log, Messages, Schedules, or other phone feature settings),
are unaffected by clearing the memory on your phone. This feature is useful if
you want to give your phone to a friend or family member, or if you want to
erase all of your phone numbers.
To clear your phone’s memory:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Security. Enter your current lock code.
3. Press for Clear Memory. A confirmation prompt will display.
4. Press to clear the phone’s memory, or press to cancel the
operation.
Note: After a few seconds, a prompt Erased message will display and the
phone will return to standby mode.

Resetting your phone

Resetting the phone returns all setup options to the factory default settings.
To reset the phone:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Setup and Security and enter your current lock
code.
3. Press for Reset Phone. A confirmation prompt displays asking if
you want to Proceed.
4. Press to reset the phone or press to cancel the operation.

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Call answer
With this option activated, your phone will allow you to select a specific answer
mode when you receive an incoming call. Your phone can be preset to answer
when you do any of the following:
•SEND key: You can answer the phone by pressing .
•Any key: You can answer the call by pressing any key except .
•Folder open: Opening your phone will answer your call.
To set Call answer:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Setup.
3. Press for Call Answer. The Call Answer screen displays.
4. Use to highlight an option.
5. Press to save your option.
6. Pressing returns you to the previous screen.

Auto answer
With this option activated, your phone will automatically answer calls after the
specified number of seconds. This options is useful when driving.
If Auto Answer is set to Off the phone will not answer an incoming call. If you
do not answer the call it is automatically stored in the Missed Call log.
To enable Auto Answer:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Setup.
3. Press for Auto Answer. The Auto Answer screen displays.
4. Press to highlight one of the available options:
•off
•after 1 sec
•after 3 sec
•after 5 sec
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5. Press to save.
6. Pressing returns you to the previous screen.

Auto retry
With this option activated, your phone automatically dials the number when a
connection fails. Dependent upon your location, the number of times your
phone automatically dials the number may vary.
To enable Auto Retry.
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Setup.
3. Press for Auto Retry. The Auto Retry screen displays.
4. Press to highlight an option. The options are:
off, every 10 seconds, every 30 seconds and every 60 seconds.
5. Press to save your option.
6. Pressing returns you to the previous screen.

Language
The language option on your phone can change the language of voice prompts,
menus, and key-input.
To change the language:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for Setup.
3. Press for Language.
4. Press to highlight the language required.
5. Press to save.
Note: You can press to return to the previous menu at any time.

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Clock set
Your phone is equipped with a standard clock and a dual clock for seeing time
in multiple cities or countries. Your phone automatically displays the time and
date when in digital mode. This same information is unavailable on the screen
when your phone is out of service or in analog mode when powered up.
To manually set the time and date:
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
2. Press for the Setup.
3. Press for Clock Set. The Main Clock and Dual Clock options
display.
To set Main Clock:
1. Press the to highlight Main Clock.
2. Press .
3. Enter the time (using the 12 hour format) and date. Use for A.M.
and for P.M.
4. When the desired setting displays, press to save.
Note: You can press to return to the previous menu at any time.

To set Dual Clock:

1. Press the to highlight Dual Clock.
2. Press .
3. Press the left or right to select from the following:
•Location - Allows you to choose the country/city.
•Summer Time - You can set this option On or Off for each
location.
4. Use the set each option.
5. When the desired setting displays, press to save.

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Note: You can press to return to the previous menu at any time.

Version
You can view both the software version and hardware version running on your
phone. This feature is helpful if you need to call your carrier.
Note: You can press to return to the previous menu at any time.

1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.

2. Press for Setup.
3. Press for Version. The hardware and software information
displays.
4. Press to return to standby mode.

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In-Use Menu
Your phone includes both a standby menu and an In-Use menu. The In-Use
menu is displayed by pressing while the phone is being used during a
call.
The In-Use menu options are:
• Mute/Quit - Mutes or (Un)mutes your end of a phone conversation so
that the recipient can hear nothing.
• Calls- Checks your call log for outgoing, incoming, and missed calls.
You can also erase the logs from this menu.
• Phone Book - Accesses the Phone Book menu options.
• Silent/Quit - Activates or deactivates the Silent keypad feature. When set
to the silent mode, your keypad’s tone is not sent out to the calling party.
However, this feature should not be used when you access automated
services that require you to select options, or enter numbers using the
keypad.
• Send Tel # - Sends your phone number to the calling party or
automated services.
• My Phone # - Displays the phone’s own number.
• Version - Displays the version of the software and hardware that is being
used on the phone.
• Voice Privacy - Gives you the option of having enhanced or standard
privacy.
• Location - Displays whether GPS is set to On or 911 only.
• Send DTMF - This menu item allows the user to manipulate the audible
keypad tones.

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Usage guidelines:
All about performance and safety
Getting the Most Out of Your 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.
Knowing Radio Frequency Safety

The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP standards described
below.
In 1991-92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) joined in updating ANSI’s 1982
standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure to RF signals. More
than 120 scientists, engineers and physicians from universities, government
health agencies and industries developed this updated standard after reviewing
the available body of research. In 1993, the Federal Communications
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Commission (FCC) adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August

1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of the existing ANSI/IEEE
standard and the guidelines published by the National Council of Radiation
Protection and Measurements (NCRP).
Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance

Note: 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.
• Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended and over your
shoulder.
• Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone’s antenna.
• Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged.
• 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’s inoperable, return it to a an authorized service provider or
call Customer Care for service.

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE
Using Your Phone While Driving

Talking on your phone while driving is illegal in some states. Even where it’s
not, it can divert your attention from driving. Remember that safety always
comes first.
When using your phone in the car:
• Get to know your phone and its features, such as speed dial and redial.

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• When available, use a hands-free device.

• Position your phone within easy reach.
• Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if necessary,
suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions.
• Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
• Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you
stationary or before pulling into traffic.
• Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may divert
your attention from the road.
• Dial to report serious emergencies. It’s free from your
wireless phone.
• Use your phone to help others in emergencies.
• Call special non-emergency wireless number when necessary.
Following Safety Guidelines

Note: Always turn off the phone in health care facilities and request
permission before using the phone near medical equipment.

To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special
regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is
forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger.
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF)

signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately
shielded electronic equipment.
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic
operating systems and/or entertainment systems in motor vehicles. Check with
the manufacturer or their representative to determine if these systems are

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adequately shielded from external RF signals. Also check with the

manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as
pacemakers and hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately shielded
from external RF signals.
Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying

Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possible
interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use
your phone while the plane is on the ground. To prevent any risk of
interference, FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is in
the air.
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas

To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn off your phone when in a
blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating that two-way radios should
be turned off. Construction crews often use remote-control RF devices to set off
explosives.
Note: Never transport or store flammable gas, liquid or explosives in the
compartment of your vehicle that contains your phone or accessories.

Turn off your phone when you’re in any area that has a potentially explosive
atmosphere. Although it’s rare, your phone or its accessories could generate
sparks. Sparks could cause an explosion or a fire resulting in bodily injury or
even death. These areas are often, but not always, clearly marked. They
include:
• Fueling areas such as gas stations.
• Below deck on boats.
• Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities.

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• Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or
metal powders.
• Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your
vehicle’s engine.
Restricting Children’s Access to your Phone

Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with it because
they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that
increase your phone bill.

Caring for the Battery

Protecting your Battery

The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s
performance.
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and desktop chargers. These
chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or
chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.
• In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that
range from 32º F to 104º F
(0º C to 40º C).
• Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas,
such as the bathroom.
• Never dispose of the battery by incineration.
• Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.
• Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery.
• The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period
of time.

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• It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable

performance. It can be recharged hundreds of times before it needs
replacing.
Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time. It’s
best to follow these storage rules:
Less than one month:
32º F to 131º F (0º C to 55º C)
More than one month:
32º F to 104º F (0º C to 40º C)
Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries

Note: For safety, do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery.

For safe disposal options of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest
Samsung-authorized service center.
Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas, the
disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

Acknowledging Special Precautions and FCC

FCC Notice

The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to

receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such
interference cannot be eliminated.
Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) must
comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of
this standard, contact the National Fire Protection Association, One
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269, Attn: Publication Sales Division.
Cautions

Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly approved in this

document could void your warranty for this equipment, and void your authority
to operate this equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas and
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chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void
the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.
Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and
can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending or sitting on it.
Body-Worn Operation

To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a

handset on your body, use the Samsung supplied or approved carrying case,
holster or other body-worn accessory. If you do not use a body-worn
accessory, ensure that the antenna is at least one inch (2.5 centimeters) from
your body when transmitting. Use of non- Samsung approved accessories may
violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.
For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC website at
www.fcc.gov.

Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless

Phones
The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy
absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless handset.
The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, measuring and
calculation process. It does not represent how much RF the phone emits. All
phone models are tested at their highest value in strict laboratory settings. But
when in operation, the SAR of a phone can be substantially less that the level
reported to the FCC. This is because of a variety of factors including its
proximity to a base station antenna, phone design and other factors. What is
important to remember is that each phone meets strict federal guidelines.
Variations in SARs do not represent a variation in safety.
All phones must meet the federal standard, which incorporates a substantial
margin of safety. As stated above, variations in SAR values between different
model phones do not mean variations in safety. SAR values at or below the
federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public.
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This wireless portable device has been shown to be capable of compliance for
localized specific absorption rate (SAR) for uncontrolled environment/general
population exposure limits specified in ANSI/IEEE Std. C95.1-1992 and has
been tested in accordance with the measurement procedures specified in
ANSI/IEEE Std. C95.3-1992.
Part 22 AMPS Mode - Head Max. SAR: 1.1860 W/Kg
Part 22 AMPS Mode - Body Max. SAR: 1.07 W/Kg

FDA Consumer Update

Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are
associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that
wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radio
frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. They also
emit very low levels of RF when in stand-by mode. Whereas high levels of RF
can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that
does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many
studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some
studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur, but such
findings have not been confirmed by additional research. In some cases, other
researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in determining
the reasons for inconsistent results.

What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of

wireless phones?
Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer
products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new
drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if
wireless phones are shown to emit radio frequency energy (RF) at a level that
is hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could require the manufacturers

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of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace
or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions,
FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps,
including the following:
• Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the
type emitted by wireless phones;
• Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the
user that it is not necessary for device function; and
• Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible
information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human
health.
FDA belongs to a interagency working group of the federal agencies that
have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated
efforts at the federal level. The following agencies belong to this working
group:
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Federal Communications Committee
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working
group activities, as well.
FDA shares regulatory responsibilities about wireless phones with the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the
United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure.
FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about
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FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely
upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless
phones themselves, the wireless exposures that people get from these base
stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they get from wireless
phones. Base stations are thus not the subject of the safety questions discussed
in this document.

What kinds of phones are the subject of this

update?
The term “wireless phones” refers here to hand-held wireless phones with
built-in antennas, often called “cell,” “mobile,” or “PCS”. These types of
wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radio frequency energy
(RF) because of the short distance between the phone and the user’s head.
These RF exposures are limited by Federal Communications Commission safety
guidelines that were developed with the advice of FDA and other federal health
and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the
user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person’s RF exposure
decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source. The so-called
“cordless phones” which have a base unit connected to the phone wiring in a
house, typically operate at far lower per levels, and thus produce RF exposures
far below the FCC safety limits.

What are the results of the research done

already?
The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies
have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal experiments
investigating the effects of radio frequency energy (RF) exposures
characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting results that often
cannot be repeated in other laboratories. A few animal studies, however, have
suggested that low levels of RF could Accelerate the development of cancer in
laboratory animals. However, many of the studies that showed increased tumor

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development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with
cancer-causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop cancer in
absence of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22
hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which
people use wireless phones, so we don’t know with certainty what results of
such studies mean for human health.
Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000.
Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the
use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glaucoma, meningioma, or
acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other
cancers. None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health
effects from wireless phones RF exposures. However, none of the studies can
answer questions about long-term exposures, since average period of phone
use in these studies was around three years.

What research is needed

to decide whether RF exposure
from wireless phones poses
a health threat?
A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people
actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed.
Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years. However,
very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a
cancer promoting effect if one exists. Epidemiological studies can provide data
that is directly applicable to human populations, but ten or more years’ follow-
up may be needed to provide answers about some health effects, such as
cancer. This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a cancer-
causing agent and the time tumors develop - if they do - may be many, many
years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties
in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones.

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Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is
held, or which model of phone is used.

What is FDA doing to find out

more about the possible health
effects of wireless phone RF?
FDA is working with the U.S. Toxicology Program and with groups of
investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are
conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to
radio frequency energy (RF).
FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization
International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996.
An influential result of tis work has been the development of a detailed agenda
of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs
around the world. The project has also helped develop a series of public
information documents on EMF issues.
FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a
formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do
research on wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific oversight,
obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic
organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts to
independent investigators. The initial research will include both laboratory
studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a
broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest
research developments around the world.

How can I find out how much

radio frequency energy exposure
I can get by using my wireless phone?
All phones sold in the United States must comply with Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit radio frequency energy (RF)
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exposures. FCC established these guidelines in consultation with FDA and other
federal health and safety agencies. The FCC limit for exposure from wireless
telephones is set at a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram
(1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit is consistent with the safety standards developed by
the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and the National
Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement. The exposure limit takes
into consideration the body’s ability to remove heat from the tissue that absorb
energy from the wireless phone and is set well below levels known to have
effects.
Manufacturers of wireless phones must report the RF exposure level for each
model of phone to the FCC. The FCC website (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)
gives directions for locating the FCC identification number on your phone so
you can find your phone’s RF exposure level in the online listing.

What has FDA done to measure

the radio frequency energy
coming from wireless phones?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a
technical standard for measuring the radio frequency energy (RF) exposure
from wireless phones and other wireless hand sets with the participation and
leadership of FDA scientists and engineers. The standard, “Recommended
Practice for Determining the Spatial-Peak Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in
the Human Body Due to Wireless Communications Devices: Experimental
Techniques,” sets forth the first consistent test methodology for measuring the
rate at which RF is deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The test
method uses a tissue-simulating model of the human head. Standardized SAR
test methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of
measurements made at different laboratories on the same phone. SAR is the
measurement of the amount of energy absorbed in tissue, either by the whole
body or a small part of the body. It is measured in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of

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matter. This measurement is used to determine whether a wireless phone

complies with safety guidelines.

What steps can I take to reduce

my exposure to radio frequency
energy from my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products--and at this point we do not know that
there is--it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even
potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to
radio frequency energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in how much exposure
a person receives, reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone
will reduce RF exposure.
If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you
could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since
the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, you could
use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a
wireless phone connected to a remote antenna.
Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful.
But if you are concerned about RF exposure from these products, you can use
measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from
wireless phone use.

What about children using wireless phones?

The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones,
including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure
to radio frequency energy (RF), the measured described above would apply to
children and teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the time of wireless
phone use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will
reduce RF exposure.

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Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that

children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the
government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a
recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that
using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their
recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly
precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard
exists.

What about wireless phone

interference with medical equipment?
Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some
electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method
to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac
pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test method is
now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of
Medical instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by FDA, medical
device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed on late 2000.
This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and
defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI.
FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless phones
and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of
Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test
methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones
so that no interference occurs when a person uses a “compatible” phone and a
“compatible” hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the
IEEE in 2000.
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions
with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur,

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FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the
problem.

Where can I find additional information?

For additional information, please refer to the following resources:
• FDA web page on wireless phones
(http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/phones/index.html)
• Federal Communications Commission FCC) RF Safety Program
(http://www.fda.gov/oet/rfsafety)
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
(http://www.icnirp.de)
• World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project
(http://www.who.int/emf)
• National Radiological Protection Board (UK)
(http://www.nrpb.org.uk)

CTIA Safety Information

Exposure to radio frequency signals
Your wireless hand held portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter
and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency
(RF) signals.
In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF
exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless phones. Those
guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S.
and international standard bodies:
• ANSI C95.1 (1992)
• NCRP Report 86 (1986)
• ICNIRP (1996)

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Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the

relevant scientific literature. For example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and
physicians from universities, government health agencies, and industry
reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those
standards).

Antenna care
Use only the specified of approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may
violate FCC regulations.

Phone operation
NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the
antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.

Tips on efficient operation:

For your phone to operate most efficiently:
• Extend your antenna fully.
• Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use.
Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to
operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.

Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the areas
where you drive. Always obey them. Also, if using your phone while driving,
please:
• Give full attention to driving--driving safety is your first responsibility.
• Use hands-free operation, if available.

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• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving
conditions so require.

Electronic devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However,
certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against RF signals from your
wireless phone.

Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum
separation of six (6”) inches be maintained between a hand-held wireless
phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and
recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their
pacemaker when the pacemaker is turned on;
• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;
• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for
interference.
• If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn
your phone OFF immediately.

Hearing aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the
event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider (or
call the customer service line to discuss alternatives.) Optional for each
phone manufacturer.

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Other medical devices

If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your
device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy.
Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in
these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be
using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic
systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative
regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any
equipment that has been added to your vehicle.

Posted facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.

Aircraft
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch OFF your
phone before boarding an aircraft.

Blasting areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a
“blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs and
instructions.

Potentially explosive atmospheres

Turn your phone OFF 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 of even death.

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Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly
marked. They include fueling areas such as gasoline stations; below deck on
boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liguefied
petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders; and any other
area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.

For vehicles equipped with an airbag

An airbag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including both
installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag
deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and
the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.

Owner's Record
The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a
nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your
phone in the future.
Model:
Serial No.:

User Guide Proprietary Notice

CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more
of the following patents:
4,901,3075,109,3905,267,2625,416,797
5,506,8655,544,1965,657,4205,101,501
5,267,2615,414,7965,504,7735,535,239
5,600,7545,778,338 5,228,054 5,337,338
5,710,7845,056,109 5,568,4835,659,569
5,490,1655,511,073
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T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S. Pat.

5,818,437, U.S. Pat. 5,953,541, U.S. Pat. 6,011,554 and other patents pending.

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Numerics
0 / next key, 72
911, 104, 105
A
Accessing menus, 35
Accessing menus using shortcut numbers, 36
Adaptor outlet, 24
Adjusting ringer volume, 86
Adjusting voice volume during a call, 86
Air time, 39
Alarm clock, 79
Alerts, 89, 90
Alerts - connect, 90
Alerts - disconnect, 90
Alerts - service, 89
Alphabetical text entry, 57
Antenna, 17
Asterisk / shift key, 72
Auto answer, 107
B
Backlight features, 17
Battery Care, 116
C
Call answer, 107
Call waiting, 42
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Calling emergency numbers in lock mode, 105

Calling in Lock Mode, 103
Calls, 36
Clear key, 17
Clear memory, 106
CLR, 72
Count down, 78
D
Dangerous Areas, 115
Duplicate, 21
E
Editing phone book numbers, 46
E-mail, 21
Emergency number, 104
END key, 72
Ending a fax or data call, 101
Entering numbers, 57
Entering text, numbers, and/or symbols, 56
Erase log, 37
Erase Message, 62
Exiting the web/minibrowser, 70
F
Fax, 21
FCC Notice, 117
Find by entry, 44
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Fly Ribbon, 97
Flying, 115
Front view of the Samsung SCH-A310, 16
G
Games, 96
Getting service, 29
Getting to know your phone, 17
Green, 25
H
Home, 21
I
Inbox, 59
Incoming, 36
Input mode, 26
Installing the battery, 23
K
Key beep, 88
L
Last call, 40
Launching the minibrowser, 69
LED indicator, 18
LifeTime, 41
List, 31
List of main and sub menus, 31
Lock, 102
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Lock Code, 104

Lock mode, 26
Lock phone, 102
Locking, 103
Locking the phone, 103
M
Manual pause calling, 49
MENU key, 72
Menu key, 18
Message, 21
Message options, 65
Message read, 22
Message received, 22
Message setup, 62
Messages and lock mode, 61
Microphone, 18
Missed, 37
Mobile, 22
Mobile web, 68
Multi, 22
N
Navigation, 19
Navigation key, 71
Network, 99
New messages, 58
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Numbers 1-9, 72
Numeric keypad, 18
Numeric mode, 57
O
Office, 22
OK/Message key, 18
One-touch dialing, 52
Outbox, 60
Outgoing, 36
Owner's Record, 131
P
Pager, 22
Peak Performance, 113
Phone, 113
Phone While Driving, 113
Planner, 74
Position Location, 99
Pound / space key, 72
Power On/Off, 90
Power Save Feature, 112
Protecting your Battery, 116
Push Push, 96
R
Radio Frequency, 112
Receiving a fax, 101
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Reception, 112
Record, 92
Red, 25
Removing the battery, 23
Resetting your phone, 106
Returning to the previous menu, 35
Reviewing, 60
Reviewing calls, 38
Reviewing outbox, 60
Ringer, 87, 88
Ringer options, 86
Ringer type - data/fax incoming, 87
Ringer type - Planner, 88
Roam, 90
S
Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone, 113
Safety Guidelines, 114
Scroll timer, 63
Send key, 19
Sending a fax or data file, 101
Sending messages, 58
Set active, 94
Setup, 99
Speaker, 19
Special Precautions, 117
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Speed dial, 22
Spider Hunter, 98
Storing emergency numbers, 105
Storing pauses in a phone book, 48
Storing phone numbers at the end of a call, 51
Symbol entry, 57
Symbol mode, 57
T
T9® Word, 57
Talk mode, 28
Three-touch dialing, 53
Tips on recording names, 92
Total air time, 40
Turning your phone off, 30
Turning your phone on, 29
Two-touch dialing, 52
U
Unlocking the Phone, 103
Usage guidelines, 112
User Guide Proprietary Notice, 131
Using the travel adaptor, 24
Using your phone’s menus, 35
V
Version, 110
Voice dial, 92
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Y
Yellow, 25
Your consumer package, 15