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manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you 
experience. 

 

 Important usage information 

Use your phone in the normal position 

Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. 

Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone 

Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your 
phone and will void your warranty. 

Ensure maximum battery and charger life 

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  Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as overcharging may shorten 

battery life. 

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  Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before use. 

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  Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use. 

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  Use batteries only for their intended purpose. 

Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care 

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  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. 

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  Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and electrical noise from 

other devices. 

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  Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life span of memory cards. 

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  Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals with your fingers or metal 

objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth. 

Ensure access to emergency services 

Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or 
circumstances. Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate 
method of contacting emergency services personnel. 

 

Health and safety information

 

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals 
Certification Information (SAR) 
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and 
manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for radio frequency (RF) 
energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. 
government. These FCC exposure limits are derived from the 
recommendations of two expert organizations, the National Counsel on 
Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP) and the Institute of 

Summary of Contents for SCH-W799

Page 1: ...User manual SCH W799 Draft 1 2009 11 02 Only for Marketing ...

Page 2: ...rmation X Refer to pages with related information for example X 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 control diffe...

Page 3: ...asic 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: ...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 pacemaker or other medical device turn off the phone...

Page 5: ...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 your phone carefully and sensibly Do not allow your phone to get wet liquids can cause serious damage Do not handle your phone with wet hands Water damage to your...

Page 6: ...amage to the card or phone z Protect cards from strong shocks static electricity and electrical noise from other devices z Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life span of memory cards z Do not touch gold coloured contacts or terminals with your fingers or metal objects If dirty wipe the card with a soft cloth Ensure access to emergency services Emergency calls from your phone may not be...

Page 7: ...re to a wireless base station antenna the lower the power output Before a new model phone is available for sale to the public it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the exposure limit established by the FCC Tests for each model phone are performed in positions and locations e g at the ear and worn on the body as required by the FCC For body worn operation this model pho...

Page 8: ... 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 di...

Page 9: ...ns are thus not the primary subject of the safety questions discussed in this document 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 conf...

Page 10: ...ology 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 this work has been...

Page 11: ...hildren 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 ...

Page 12: ...t 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 cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI FDA has tested wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE This standard specifies test me...

Page 13: ...oice mail answer it for you 4 Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving if necessary suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions Rain sleet snow ice and even heavy traffic can be hazardous 5 Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving Jotting down a to do list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibil...

Page 14: ...re advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel it is recommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency RF signals However certain electronic e...

Page 15: ...in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Users are advised to switch the phone off while at a refueling point service station Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots fuel storage and distribution areas chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress Areas with a potentially explo...

Page 16: ...e harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation z This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equip...

Page 17: ...ce z Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly z Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone its parts or accessories z For vehicles equipped with an air bag remember that an air bag inflates with great force Do not place objects including both installed or portable wireless equi...

Page 18: ...le call Customer Care for service Availability of Various Features Ring Tones Many services and features are network dependent and may require additional subscription and or usage charges Not all features are available for purchase or use in all areas Downloadable Ring Tones may be available at an additional cost Other conditions and restrictions may apply See your service provider for additional ...

Page 19: ...a spare battery in a pocket or bag Short circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the object causing the short circuiting z Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations In some areas the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For safe disposal options for Li Ion batteries contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center Always recyc...

Page 20: ...ne and violate regulations governing radio devices z If the phone battery charger or any accessory is not working properly take it to your nearest qualified service facility The personnel there will assist you and if necessary arrange for service Correct disposal of this product Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collec...

Page 21: ...e environment To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local free battery return system introducing your mobile phone In this section learn about your mobile phone s layout keys display and icons Unpack Check your product box for the following items z Mobile phone z Battery z Travel adapter charger ...

Page 22: ... 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 hold for the silent profile Press and hold to enter a pause between numbers Volume Adjust the phone s volume Display You...

Page 23: ...ion 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 4 When the battery is fully charged the icon is no longer moving unplug the travel adapter from the...

Page 24: ...l 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 Save to confirm the highlighted option 4 Press Back to move up one level Press to return to Idle mode Customise your phone Get more from your phone by customising it to match your pr...

Page 25: ...ory 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 Menu mode select Settings Õ Display and light Õ My theme 2 Scroll to a theme and press Select To create and apply a theme 1 In Menu mode select Settings Õ Display and light Õ My theme 2 Scroll to Create and press Select 3 Customise the theme as desired by following the screen 4 When you...

Page 26: ... answer calls and use basic call functions Make a call 1 In Idle mode enter an area code and a phone number 2 Press to dial the number 3 To end the call press Answer a call 1 When a call comes in press 2 To end the call press Adjust the volume To adjust the volume during a call press the Volume key up or down Use the speakerphone feature 1 During a call press OK Õ Yes to activate the speaker 2 To ...

Page 27: ... email 1 In Menu mode select Messages Õ Create new message Õ Email 2 Enter an email address and scroll down 3 Enter a subject and scroll down 4 Enter your email text 5 Press Options Õ Attach multimedia and attach a file if necessary 6 Press OK Õ Send to send the message Enter text When entering text you can change the text input mode z Press and hold to switch between T9 and ABC modes Depending on...

Page 28: ...body of the email Add and find contacts Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature Add a new contact 1 In Idle mode enter a phone number and press Options 2 Select Save Õ a memory location phone or SIM Õ New 3 Select a number type if necessary 4 Enter contact information 5 Press Options Õ Save to add the contact to memory Find a contact 1 In Menu mode select Phonebook 2 Enter the first few le...

Page 29: ...other area and try again z You cannot access some options without a subscription Contact your service provider for more details You enter a number but the call is not dialled z Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key z Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network z Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number Another caller cannot reach you z Ensure that your phone ...

Page 30: ...ot charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off z The battery terminals may be dirty Wipe both gold coloured contacts with a clean soft cloth and try charging the battery again z If the battery will no longer charge completely dispose of the old battery properly and replace it with a new battery Your phone is hot to the touch When you use several applications at once your phone requires...

Page 31: ...ntents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com Printed in Korea Code No GH68 XXXXXA English XX 2009 Draft 01 ...

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