Samsung U940 - SCH Glyde Cell Phone, User Manual

Page 1: ...SCH U940 User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...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 LLC Hea...

Page 3: ...HASER 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 COMPLIANC...

Page 4: ...rence Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous Switch off the phone near all medical equipment Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy Follow any regulations or rules in force Interference All wireless phones may be subject to interference which could affect their performance Important safety precautions F...

Page 5: ...ur phone away from small children Keep the phone and all its parts including accessories out of the reach of small children Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung approved batteries and accessories such as headsets and PC data cables Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone F...

Page 6: ...an obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary depending on your country or service provider Phone Travel Adapter Battery User s Guide ...

Page 7: ... u l o V e c e i p r a E y a l p s i d n i a M f f o n o r e w o P s y e k n o i t a g i v a N t f e L n w o D p U t h g i R c i r e m u n a h p l A s y e k l a i c e p S s y e k n o i t c n u f Your phone Keys features and locations ...

Page 8: ...5 Get started First steps to operating your phone Install and charge the phone Remove the battery cover If the phone is already on first turn it off by pressing and holding END Install the battery ...

Page 9: ...ach the cover Plug the travel adapter into the phone Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet When the phone is completely charged the battery icon becomes still unplug the adapter from the power outlet ...

Page 10: ... blinks If the battery level becomes too low the phone automatically turns off Recharge your battery Power on or off Remove the adapter from the phone Switch on Do not switch on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold END to turn on the phone Switch off 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold END ...

Page 11: ...sses the homepage of your service provider To access this menu press MENU OK in Idle mode and select Web Call History Use this menu to view the calls you have dialed received or missed To access this menu press MENU OK in Idle mode and select Call History Outgoing Calls This menu displays the most recent calls you have dialed Incoming Calls This menu displays the most recent calls you have receive...

Page 12: ...or video files from a play list you have created On Demand Use this menu to easily retrieve the most popular web information Using zip code On Demand displays a variety of top categories such as news sports weather money and more to tailored to your preferred area To access this menu press MENU OK in Idle mode and select On Demand Missed Alerts When you are unable to acknowledge an alarm for sched...

Page 13: ...s you have downloaded from the web To access this menu press MENU OK in Idle mode and select My Content Games Use this menu to access and download games Themes Use this menu to access and download various themes Ringers Use this menu to access ringtones and sound clips you have downloaded from the wireless web Screen Savers Use this menu to access screensavers you have downloaded from the wireless...

Page 14: ...sent or which have failed in sending Picture Mail Use this menu to access multimedia messages you have received sent or saved VoiceSMS Use this menu to access voice SMS messages you have received IM Email IM Instant Messaging service is a way of sending short simple messages that are delivered immediately to users online at that moment This menu provides you with access to popular instant messagin...

Page 15: ... mode and select Tools Mass Storage Use this menu to connect your phone to a PC and copy media files from to a PC as you would use an external memory disk Voice Service Your phone provides a set of powerful voice enabled features that enhance its hands free capabilities Voice Memo Use this menu to record voice memos Bluetooth BluetoothAbout BluetoothBluetooth is a short range wireless communicatio...

Page 16: ... to remember World Time Use this menu to find out the current time in another part of the world Alarm Clock Use this menu to set alarms to sound at specific times Calculator Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic functions such as addition subtraction multiplication and division Set Time Use this menu to set the current time and date Pictures You can use the camera module embedded in your phone...

Page 17: ...service provider or a photo printing shop via Picture messaging service PictBridge Print Use this menu to print images via a Pictbridge compatible printer Settings and Info Use this menu to change the default settings for using the camera or camcorder or access your account or memory information Contacts You can store phone numbers with associated names in your phone s memory called Contacts to ma...

Page 18: ... this menu to forward files or information on your phone directly to a Sprint data base The information can be accessed easily online and synced with a computer Services Your phone is preprogrammed with contact numbers for various services Settings The Settings menu provides you with various setting options to customize the phone to your preferences and needs You can also reset the settings to the...

Page 19: ...ng a network Launch Pad You can use the Navigation keys as shortcuts to access specific menus directly from Idle mode Use this menu to assign a shortcut to a key Others You can customize various phone settings Phone Info Use this menu to access your phone information Bluetooth Use this menu to change the Bluetooth settings Check the signal strength indicator on the display The number of bars indic...

Page 20: ... that you have pressed TALK Be sure that you have accessed the right cellular network Be sure that you have not set an outgoing call barring option Your correspondent cannot reach you Be sure that your phone is switched on END pressed for more than one second Be sure that you are accessing the correct cellular network Be sure that you have not set an incoming call barring option Your correspondent...

Page 21: ...ty 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 th...

Page 22: ...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 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 p...

Page 23: ...c gov cgb sar UL Certified Travel Adapter The Travel Adaptor for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guidelines FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGEIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK...

Page 24: ...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 pe...

Page 25: ...g 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 ...

Page 26: ...National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group activities as well FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for 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 wireless phones FCC...

Page 27: ... with certainty what the 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 glioma meningioma or acoustic neuroma tumors of the brain or salivary gland leukemia or other cancers None of the studies demonstrate...

Page 28: ...ts 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 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 ...

Page 29: ...phone connected to a remote antenna Again the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful But if you are concerned about the 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 inc...

Page 30: ...r they are used against the head or against the body Either configuration should result in compliance with the safety limit Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones there is no reason to believe that accessories that claim to shield the head from those emissions reduce risks ...

Page 31: ...ntary 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 phon...

Page 32: ...emember the following tips 1 Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial If available these features help you to place your call without taking your attention 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 Posit...

Page 33: ...rgency number in the case of fire traffic accident or medical emergencies Remember it is a free call on your wireless phone 9 Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies If you see an auto accident crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger call 9 1 1 or other local emergency number as you would want others to do for you 10 Call roadside assistance or a specia...

Page 34: ...t 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 equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone Consult the manufact...

Page 35: ...earing devices hearing aids and cochlear implants users may detect a buzzing humming or whining noise Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings for some of their mobile phones to assist hearing device users in finding phones that may be compatible...

Page 36: ... device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find results for your hearing device The more immune your hearing aid is the less likely you are to experience interference noise from mobile phones Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy Your physici...

Page 37: ... facilities vehicles using liquefied 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 Emergency Calls This phone like any wireless phone operates using radio signals wireless and landline networks as well as user programmed functions ...

Page 38: ...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 subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause und...

Page 39: ...argers The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause dam age 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment do...

Page 40: ...aircraft s operation Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender or legal action or both Product Performance Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars ne...

Page 41: ...r conditions and restrictions may apply See your service provider for additional information Battery Standby and Talk Time Standby and talk times will vary depending on phone usage patterns and conditions Battery power consumption depends on factors such as network configuration signal strength operating temperature features selected frequency of calls and voice data and other application usage pa...

Page 42: ...ffected 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 battery for example when you carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag Short circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the object causing the short circui...

Page 43: ...he phone Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap and water solution Do not paint the phone Paint can clog the device s moving parts and prevent proper operation Do not put the phone in or on heating devices such as a microwave oven a stove or a radiator The phone may explode when overheated When the phone or battery gets wet the label indicating water damage inside the phone cha...

Page 44: ...provider or country some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly Depending on your country your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide World Wide Web http www samsungusa com 16 October 07 ...

Page 45: ...appens to be vulnerable to interfer ence you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs M Ratings Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to gener ate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled M4 is the better higher of the two ratings T Ratings...