Samsung GT-I6712, User Manual

Page 1: ...User manual GT I6712 ...

Page 2: ...r additional information Refer to pages with related information for example p 12 represents see page 12 Õ Followed by the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step for example In Menu mode select Messages Õ Create new message represents Messages followed by Create new message Square brackets phone keys for example represents the Power Menu exit key Angled brackets softkeys that ...

Page 3: ...sic functions Turn your phone on and off Access menus Customise your phone Use basic call functions Send and view messages Add and find contacts troubleshooting safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone Safety warnings Keep your phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone ...

Page 4: ...ry to high external pressure which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating Avoid interference with pacemakers Maintain a minimum of 15 cm 6 inches between mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential interference as recommended by manufacturers and the independent research group Wireless Technology Research If you have any reason to suspect that your phone is interfering with a pa...

Page 5: ...e Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 45 C 113 F Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects as this can create a connection between the and terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage Never use a damaged charger or battery Handle...

Page 6: ...ischarge and must be recharged before use Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use Use batteries only for their intended purpose Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data and or damage to the card or phone Protect cards from strong shocks static electricity and electri...

Page 7: ...mined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network In general the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna the lower the power output Before a new model phone is available for sale ...

Page 8: ...ng 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 the 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 ...

Page 9: ... 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 RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless phones Base stations are thus not the primary subject of the safety questions discussed in this document What are ...

Page 10: ... in measuring actual RF exposure during day to day use of wireless phones 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 National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that h...

Page 11: ...the measures 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 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 distrib...

Page 12: ...ectromagnetic 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 in late 2000 This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that...

Page 13: ...ention off the road 2 When available use a hands free device If possible add an additional layer of convenience and safety to your wireless phone with one of the many hands free accessories available today 3 Position your wireless phone within easy reach Be able to access your wireless phone without removing your eyes from the road If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time let your voice...

Page 14: ...ommunications Internet Association Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it or when it may cause interference or danger When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device read its user s guide for detailed safety instructions Do not connect incompatible products As with other ...

Page 15: ...r 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 Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices require you to do so Potentially Explosive Environments Switch your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey a...

Page 16: ...cene of an accident do not cut off the call until given permission to do so 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 FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is sub...

Page 17: ...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 Other Important Safety Information Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicabl...

Page 18: ...roperly and maintaining safe satisfactory service Place the mobile phone s acoustic output next to your ear for proper orientation Do not tamper or alter 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...

Page 19: ...ttery at room temperature A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work even when the battery is fully charged Li ion batteries are particularly affected by temperatures below 0 C 32 F Do not short circuit the battery Accidental short circuiting can occur when a metallic object coin clip or pen causes a direct connection between the and terminals of the battery metal strips on the ba...

Page 20: ...mage inside the phone changes color In this case phone repairs are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer s warranty even if the warranty for your phone has not expired If your phone has a flash or light do not use it too close to the eyes of people or animals This may cause damage to their eyes Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna Unauthorized antennas or modified accessorie...

Page 21: ...ld waste at the end of their working life Where marked the chemical symbols Hg Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006 66 If batteries are not properly disposed of these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse please separate batteries from oth...

Page 22: ...ed missed or received numbers Power Menu exit Turn the phone on and off press and hold End a call In Menu mode cancel input and return to Idle mode Alpha numeric Enter numbers letters and special characters In Idle mode press and hold 1 to access voice mails and 0 to enter an international call prefix Special function Enter special characters or perform special functions In Idle mode press and hol...

Page 23: ...e using the phone for the first time you must charge the battery 1 Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone 2 Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty 3 Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet ...

Page 24: ...h as aeroplane and hospitals To switch to the offline profile in Menu mode select Settings Õ Phone profiles Õ Offline Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where wireless devices are prohibited Access menus To access your phone s menus 1 In Idle mode press Menu to access Menu mode 2 Use the navigation key to scroll to a menu or option 3 Press OK Select or ...

Page 25: ...r the profile and press Options Õ Save 4 Customise the sound settings as desired 5 When you are finished press Save 6 Select a wallpaper Idle mode 1 In Menu mode select Settings Õ Display and light Õ Home screen 2 Scroll left or right to Images 3 Select Wallpaper 4 Select an image category Õ an image 5 Press Select or Select Õ Set 6 Press Save Select a theme for the display To select a theme 1 In ...

Page 26: ...Options Õ Open to select submenus if necessary 5 Press Save 6 To access an item from the simplified menus 7 In Idle mode press OK 8 Scroll to the menu item you want and press OK Lock your phone 1 In Menu mode select Settings Õ Security Õ Phone lock Õ On 2 Enter a new 4 to 8 digit password and press OK 3 Enter the new password again and press OK Use basic call functions Learn to make or answer call...

Page 27: ...on To end a call press the headset button Send and view messages Learn to send or view text SMS multimedia MMS or email messages Send a text or multimedia message 1 In Menu mode select Messages Õ Create new message Õ Message 2 Enter a destination number or an email address and scroll down 3 Enter your message text For sending as a text message skip to step 5 For attaching multimedia continue with ...

Page 28: ... an alternate word from the list that appears Number Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a number Symbol Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to select a symbol View text or multimedia messages 1 In Menu mode select Messages Õ My messages Õ Inbox 2 Select a text or multimedia message View an email 1 In Menu mode select Messages Õ My messages Õ Email inbox 2 Select Check new email 3 S...

Page 29: ...u set for the phone Enter PIN When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card You can disable this feature by using the PIN lock menu Enter PUK Your SIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider Your phone displays Networ...

Page 30: ...ce poor audio quality Move to another area and try again When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try again You select a contact to call but the call is not dialled Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact list Re enter and save the number if necessary The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns i...

Page 31: ...Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider ...