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* Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-06592A http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 05/2005. Rev 1.1...
Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Use road safety at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
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Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. • The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
About this Guide This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started.” In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone features.
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• Plug-in speaker Use the included external speaker to talk without having to hold the phone. • Voice clarity Use the voice clarity feature to increase the volume and clarity of an incoming call, even in the midst of a crowd. •...
Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Buttons, features, and locations Get started First steps to operate your phone Install and charge the phone ... 7 Power on or off ... 8 Keys and display ... 9 Access menu functions...
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Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> from the idle screen. 1 Call records p.30 3 Applications (continued) 1 All calls p.30 7 Convertor 2 Dialled calls p.30 8 Timer 3 Received calls p.30 9 Stopwatch 4 Missed calls p.31 10 SIM AT* 5 Delete all...
External speak You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. Your phone Buttons, features, and locations...
Get started First steps to operate your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services. Install and charge the phone Remove the battery.
Get started Remove the adapter from the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the battery low message displays, and • the empty battery icon blinks. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off.
Keys and display Key(s) Description Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, access menu options directly. page 78 In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options. In Idle mode, launches the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser. In Menu mode, selects the highlighted menu option.
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Get started Display Layout The display has the three areas. Menu Contacts Icons Received signal strength Call in progress Out of your service area; you cannot send or receive calls Alarm set New text message New voicemail message New multimedia message Icons (continued) Icons...
Access menu functions Use the soft The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are keys using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role. Menu Press the left Press the right soft soft key to key to access access Menu Contact list in the...
Get started Customise your phone 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Display and select Settings → Phone language settings → Language. 2. Select a language. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Call ringer and select Settings → Sound melody settings → Incoming call → Ring tone.
You can protect the phone against Phone lock unauthorised use with a phone password. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Security → Change password. 2. Enter the default password, “00000000” and press <OK>. 3. Enter a new 4- to 8- digit password and press <OK>.
Step outside the phone Begin with your camera, music, games, and other special features Use camera 1. Open the phone. Take a photo 2. In Idle mode, press and hold ] to turn on the camera. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and adjust the image.
• Download from the wireless page 44 • Download from a computer using Samsung PC Studio II Samsung PC Studio II User’s Guide • Receive via IrDA or Bluetooth page 84 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu>...
Step outside the phone Play games 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Select a game and select Applications → Java world → Downloads → Forgotten Warrior, Freekick, or Arch Angel. 2. Press any key once or twice to launch the game. 1.
Use Phonebook To the phone’s memory Add an entry 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Save>. 2. Select Phone → a number type. 3. Specify the contact information: Last name, First name, Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Other, E- mail, Graphic ID, Alert, Group, and Notes.
Step outside the phone Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Send a text and select Messages → Short message (SMS) messages → Create. 2. Enter the message text. 3. Press <Options> and select Send and save or Send only. 4.
6. Select File Attach. 7. Add image, video, music, or sound files. 8. Press <Options> and select Send. 9. Enter e-mail addresses. 10. Press <Options> and select Send. View messages When a notification appears: View a text Press <View>. The message message displays.
Step outside the phone Use Bluetooth wireless Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology which enables you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and Turn on select Settings →...
Enter text Pinyin, Stroke, English, Quick English (T9), Number, and Symbolic modes You can enter text for some features such as messaging, Phonebook, or Organiser, using Chinese Pinyin mode, Chinese Stroke modes, English mode, Quick English mode, Number mode, and Symbolic mode.
Enter text • Press [C] to remove strokes to the left. Holding [C] removes all of entered key strokes or characters. Using Chinese Stroke modes These modes allow you to enter individual Chinese strokes, in written order, from top to bottom and from left to right.
Using English mode Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen. Characters in the order displayed Keys Upper case Tips for using English mode • To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically or press [Right].
Enter text 3. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4. Otherwise, press [0] to display alternative word choices for the keys that you have pressed. For example, OF and ME use [6] and [3]. 4. Press to insert a space and enter the next word.
Call function Advanced calling features Making a call 1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number. 2. Press [ Press [C] to clear the last digit or press and hold [C] to clear the whole display. You can move the cursor to edit an incorrect digit.
Call function Answering a call When you receive an incoming call, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image. Press [ ] or <Accept> to answer the call. Tips for answering a call • When Anykey answer in the Extra settings menu is active, you can press any key to answer a call, except for [ ] and <Reject>.
2. Press [ ] again to return to normal phone mode. icon appears. Options during a call You can access a number of functions during a call. Adjusting the volume during a call Use [ / ] to adjust the earpiece volume during a call. Press [ ] to increase the volume level and [ ] to decrease the volume level.
Using the voice clarity feature This feature increases the microphone’s sensitivity so that the person with when you are speaking can hear you clearly even though you may be whispering. Press <Options> and select Voice clarity on or Voice clarity off. Switching off the microphone You can temporarily switch off your phone’s microphone so that the person on the phone cannot...
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For details, see your SIM card instructions or contact your service provider. Making a multi-party call Use this feature to allow as many as six people to join a multi-party call, or conference call. Your service provider must support multi-party calls for you to use this feature.
Menu functions Menu functions All menu options listed Call records (Menu 1) Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled, received, or missed, the length of your calls, and the cost of your calls. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Call records.
Missed calls (Menu 1.4) This menu displays the 20 most recently received calls that you did not answer. Delete all (Menu 1.5) Use this menu to delete all of the records in each call type. 1. Press [ ] to check the call type(s) to clear. 2.
Menu functions Call costs (Menu 1.8) This network feature displays the cost of calls. This menu is available only if your SIM card supports this feature. Note that this is not intended to be used for billing purposes. • Last call cost: check the cost of your last call. •...
Using Phonebook options While viewing a contact in Phonebook, press <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: edit the contact information. • Send message: send an SMS, MMS, or e-mail message. • Copy: copy the number to the phone’s memory or SIM card.
Menu functions Group (Menu 2.3) Use this menu to organise your contacts in caller groups. Creating a new caller group 1. Press <Options> and select Add. 2. Enter a name for your group. 3. Select the graphic ID line and select an image. 4.
Dialling speed dial entries Press and hold the appropriate key in Idle mode. My name card (Menu 2.5) Use this menu to create a name card and send it to other people. Saving your name card The procedure for creating your name card is the same as the one for saving a number in the phone’s memory.
Menu functions 4. Enter the phone password and press <OK>. The password is preset to 00000000. You can change this password. • Memory status: display the number of contacts you have stored in Phonebook. Applications (Menu 3) Use this menu to play Java games, to play MP3 music files, to record a voice memo, to set time zones and alarms, or to use the phone as a calculator, timer, or stopwatch.
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Playing Freekick 1. From the Java world menu, select Downloads → Freekick. 2. Press any key. 3. Select Game → the game mode you want → a team → a player. 4. Press [ ] to start a game. During a game, press [ ] to access game options. Playing Arch Angel 1.
Downloading or receiving MP3 music files Use these methods to save MP3 files to your phone: • Download from the wireless web • Download from a computer using the Samsung PC Studio II programme Samsung PC Studio II User’s Guide •...
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Buttons Function Skips to the next file Changes the repeat mode To select a button, press [Left] or [Right] to highlight it and press [ • Press [ / ] to adjust the volume. • Press <Stop> to stop playback. Using MP3 file options From the MP3 player screen, press <Options>...
Menu functions Voice recorder (Menu 3.3) Use this menu to record voice memos. A voice memo can be up to one hour long. Recording a voice memo 1. Press [ ] to start recording. 2. Speak into the microphone. • Select to pause the recording.
• Settings: change the default settings for recording a voice memo. Recording time: select a recording time. Volume select a volume level. Default name: change the default prefix of the voice memo. Equalizer value: select an equalizer setting. • Go to voice list: go to the list of voice memos you have recorded.
Menu functions 4. Select AM or PM in 12-hour time format. Your phone is preset to a 24-hour format. You can change the time format. 5. Select the Alarm day line. 6. Press [ ] to check the day(s) for the alarm. 7.
• Press [ ] to insert a decimal point. • Press [ ] to change the temperature to above zero (+) or below zero (-). 4. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the unit you want to convert to. The equivalent value for the amount you entered displays.
Menu functions Browser (Menu 4) The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser on your phone allows you to access the wireless web. Using the WAP browser, you can access updated information and a wide variety of media content, such as wallpapers, ring tones, and music files. To access this menu, press <Menu>...
Press [ ] to exit the browser. Fun Club (Menu 4.2) Use this menu to access Samsung Fun Cub, the preset web site providing Samsung mobile phone users with attractive download services of updated ringtons and wallpapers. You can download: SFC home (Menu 4.2.1)
Menu functions Clear cache (Menu 4.5) Use this menu to clear the cache, which is the temporary memory that stores the web pages you have recently accessed. Profile settings (Menu 4.6) Use this menu to set up servers for the WAP browser. Contact your service provider for details about your settings options.
Login ID: enter the user ID. Password: enter the password. Data call type: select a data call type. When the proxy is set to Disable: DNS 1: enter the primary address. DNS 2: enter the secondary address. Dial number: enter the PPP server phone number. Login ID: enter the user ID.
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Menu functions 4. When you finish, press <Options> and select Send and save or Send only. 5. Enter a destination number. To send the message to more than one recipient, press [Down] and fill in the destination fields. 6. Press <Options> and select Send. Viewing received SMS messages 1.
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Viewing sent or saved SMS messages 1. From the Short messages menu, select Outbox or Draft. 2. Select a message. While viewing the message list, press <Options> to access the following options: • View: open the message. • Send: send or resend the message. •...
Menu functions Setting up the Blocked number list Use the Blocked number list to reject SMS messages from specific phone numbers. 1. From the Short messages menu, select Block number. 2. Enter the phone number you want to block. Press [Down] and add up to ten phone numbers. 3.
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• Add page: add pages. Move to each page by pressing [Left] or [Right] on the message screen. • Page timing: specify how long a page displays. After the specified time, the display automatically scrolls to the next page. • Text style: format the text colour, size, or attributes.
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Menu functions • Call back: call the sender. • Delete: delete the message. • Delete all: delete all messages. • Save as template: save a copy of the message in the Template folder. • Properties:(except Draft) view the message properties. When you select a notification, you can access Retrieve to retrieve the message from the MMS server.
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• Properties:(except Draft) display the message properties. While viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: • Replay: replay the message. • Send: send or resends the message. • Edit: edit the message. • Delete: delete the message. •...
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Menu functions 1. From the Multimedia messages menu, select Settings. 2. Select a setting category and change the settings. Send settings • Priority: set the priority level of your messages. • Validity period: set the length of time your messages are stored in the message centre. •...
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• Profile settings: customise the following options for each profile: Profile name: assign a name to the MMS profile. Server URL: enter the address of your MMS server. Proxy: connect to the GPRS network using the proxy server. GPRS settings: customise the settings required for connecting to the GPRS network.
Menu functions Email (Menu 5.3) You can send and receive e-mails that include text, audio, and images. To use this feature, you need to subscribe to an e-mail service and set up your e-mail profile and account. p. 60, p. 59 Creating an e-mail 1.
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• The icon changes to an open envelope when you read the e-mail. • An ! icon shows that an e-mail was sent with high priority. A grey icon means that the e-mail is of low priority. 3. Scroll to an e-mail or header and press [ 4.
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Menu functions • Cut address: extract e-mail addresses, URLs, and phone numbers. • Block: add the sender’s e-mail address to the Blocked address list. • Move to My folder: move the e-mail to the My folder box. • Properties: display the properties of the e-mail. Viewing sent or saved e-mails 1.
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Changing e-mail settings 1. From the Email menu, select Settings. 2. Select a setting category and change the settings. Send settings • Send copy to self: send a copy of your e-mail to your own e-mail address. • Delivery confirm: set the network to inform you when your e-mail has been delivered.
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Menu functions • Current account: select an account. • Account settings: configure up to five e-mail accounts using different e-mail servers. The following options are available for each account: Account name: enter a name for the currently selected account. In use: select this option to use the account and to display the account in the Inbox.
The following options are available: • Current profile: select a profile. • Profile settings: configure up to six e-mail profiles. For each profile, the following options are required to connect to the GPRS network: Profile name: enter a name for the e-mail profile. APN: enter the access point name used for the GPRS network address.
Menu functions • Delete all: delete all of push messages. Voice mail (Menu 5.5) Use this menu to store the number of the voice mail server and access your voice mails. You must enter the voice server number before you can access your voice mails.
when a text notification appears to save to the Archive box. • Receive: enable or disable the reception of broadcast messages. • Channel: specify the channels from which you receive broadcast messages. • Language: select the language in which broadcast messages display.
Menu functions Playing a video clip 1. Select a video folder, Video clips, My video clips, or Downloaded videos. A list of videos displays. For downloaded videos, the icons tell you the status of the files: • you are unable to forward to other people 2.
Lock volume key: lock [ / ] so that you can prevent an accidental press of the keys from affecting playback. Equalizer value: select an equalizer setting. • Delete all: delete all of files. • Protection: protect the file from being deleted. •...
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Menu functions • Tasks • Press <Options> to access the following options: • View: access the stored memo(s) for that date. • Create: add a new event, anniversary, miscellaneous event, or task. • Week view: switch to the week view screen. •...
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2. Press <Options> and select Create → Anniversary. 3. Enter information or change the settings in the following entry fields: • Occasion: enter information about the anniversary. • Date: enter the date. • Alarm: set an alarm for the anniversary. •...
Menu functions • Create: add a new event. • Month view: switch to the month view screen. • Week view: switch to the week view screen. • Done/Undone: change the status of the event. • Delete: delete the event. • Delete all: delete all of the events for the selected date.
• Grey for low priority. A check mark appears in the status check box if the task has been completed. The options you can use are the same as in Day view. Holiday (Menu 7.8) This menu displays holidays. Select an event to view its details. Missed alarm events (Menu 7.9) When you are unable to acknowledge an alarm, the...
Menu functions • Create: add a new memo. • Delete: delete the selected memo. • Delete all: delete all memos. Memory status (Menu 7.11) This menu displays the total amount of memory for the calendar, the number of events you have created, and the total number of events you can store.
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5. To Press use photo options <Options>. delete the photo <Delete>. return to Capture mode [C] or [ Using camera options in Capture mode In Capture mode, press the left soft key to access the following options: • Shooting mode: take a photo in the following modes: Single shot: take a photo in the normal mode.
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Menu functions The higher the ISO number, the faster the camera shutter functions and the more sensitive the camera is to light. Higher ISO settings may bring some distortion to an image. Default name: change the default prefix of the photo name.
Using photo options After saving a photo, press <Options> to access the following options: • Take another: return to Capture mode. • Send: send the photo via MMS, e-mail, Bluetooth, or infrared port. • Set as: set the photo as your wallpaper or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry.
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Menu functions • Settings: change the following settings for recording a video: Recording mode: select a video recording mode. Select Limit of MMS to record a video suitable for an MMS message. Select Normal to record a video within the limit of the currently available memory.
Function Shows the video clips stored in the Video clips or My video clips folder. Turns the flash on or off. Using video options Press <Options> after saving a video clip to access the following options: • Record another: return to Record mode. •...
Menu functions Emoticons: add an emoticon to the photo. Select one and move it by pressing the Navigation keys. Frames: select a decorative frame. Effects: change the colour tone or apply a special effect to the photo. • Slide show: set all photos to display as a slide show.
• Send: send the video clip via MMS, e-mail, Bluetooth, or infrared port. • Move to My video clips: move the video clip to the My video clips folder. • Rename: change the name of the video clip. • Delete: delete the video clip. •...
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Menu functions Greeting message (Menu 9.2.2) Use this menu to enter the greeting that is displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. Slide settings (Menu 9.2.3) Use this menu to set how the phone reacts when you open it for an incoming call, and when you close it while using a function.
to hear your voice clearly, even though you may be whispering. Display settings (Menu 9.3) Use this menu to change settings for the display and light. Wallpaper (Menu 9.3.1) You can change the background image that is displayed in Idle mode. Select an image from the following image categories.
Menu functions Sound settings (Menu 9.4) Use this menu to customise various sound settings. Incoming call (Menu 9.4.1) Use this menu to select a volume level and alert type for incoming calls. • Ring tone: select a ring tone for the call ringer. •...
Minute minder (Menu 9.4.7) causes the phone to beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call. Quiet mode (Menu 9.4.8) Use this menu to select an alert type for incoming calls or messages when the phone is in Quiet mode.
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Menu functions 4. Move to the Divert to line. 5. Enter the number to which calls are to be diverted and press <Select>. 6. If you selected No reply, move to the Sec line and select the length of time the network delays before diverting a call.
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You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two. • Automatic: connect to the first available network when roaming. • Manual: select the network you want. Caller ID (Menu 9.5.5) This network service allows you to prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the...
Menu functions Connectivity (Menu 9.6) Use this menu to activate the IrDA port or the Bluetooth feature. You cannot use the Bluetooth and IrDA features while using multimedia features such as voice recorder, camera, and MP3 player, or vice versa. Bluetooth (Menu 9.6.1) Using Bluetooth wireless, you can connect the phone...
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After searching, a list of devices to which you can connect displays. The following icons indicate the kind of device: • Hands-free or headset • Mobile phone • Computer • • Unknown device The colour of the icon indicates the status of the device: •...
Menu functions Sending data via Bluetooth 1. Activate the Bluetooth feature. 2. Select the application in which the item you want to send is stored. 3. Scroll to the item you want and press <Options>. 4. Select Send → via Bluetooth. The phone searches for devices within range and displays a list of available devices.
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If you enter an incorrect PIN /PIN 2 three times in succession, the SIM card is blocked. To unblock it you need to enter your PUK/PUK2 (Personal Unblocking Key). The codes are supplied by your network operator. PIN check (Menu 9.7.1) The 4-to 8-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use.
Menu functions FDN mode (Menu 9.7.7) If supported by your SIM card, Fixed Dialing Number (FDN) mode restricts your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. When this feature is enabled, you can make calls only to phone numbers stored in Phonebook.
Solve problems Help and personal needs To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional. When you switch on your phone, the following messages may appear: “Insert SIM”...
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If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take note of: • The model and serial numbers of your phone • Your warranty details • A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service.
Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured to not exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.
If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
Operating environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in the area you are in, and always switch off your phone 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.
Health and safety information Switch off your phone in health care facilities when regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. 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.
networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers. To make an emergency call: 1. Switch on the phone. 2. Key in the emergency number for your present location. Emergency numbers vary by location. 3.
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Health and safety information • Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity, and liquids contain minerals that corrode electronic circuits. • Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone.