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Contents

Unpack
Make sure you have each item

Your phone

Keys, features, and locations
Browse the web.. Use Contacts.. Send messages.. View messages.. Use Bluetooth... Use My favourites...

Enter text

T9, Alphabet, Symbol, and Number modes

Get started

First steps to operating your phone

Call functions

Advanced calling features
Assemble and charge the phone.. 7 Power on or off... 9 Keys and icons... 9 Access menu functions.. 12 Customise your phone.. 12 Make/Answer calls.. 16

Menu functions

All menu options listed

Solve problems

Help and personal needs

Step outside the phone

Begin with the camera, web browser, and other special features
Health and safety information

Use the camera.. 16 4

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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press [MENU OK] in Idle mode.

5 Missed Alerts

8 Messaging (continued)

* Pictures (continued)

2 Call History

p. 32 p. p. p. p. 33 33

6 Bluetooth
p. 39 p. 39 p. 40 p. 41 p. p. p. p. p. 43
Outgoing Calls Incoming Calls Missed Calls Recent Calls

1 Bluetooth 2 Settings

7 My Content
Voice Mail Premium Msg Settings SOS Message

p. p. p. p.

5 Photo Studio 6 Settings

0 Contacts

p. 72 p. 76 p. 76 p. p. p. p. p. 79

9 Tools

p. 53 p. p. p. p. p. p. p. 63

3 Music Player

p. 34 p. p. p. p. 37 37
Music Player My Play List Music Files Music Settings
Games Ringers Screen Savers Applications Caller Tunes

8 Messaging

Planner Memo Pad World Time Alarm Calculator User Memory Set Time
Find Add New Entry My Phone # Speed Dial #s Group

# Settings

p. 79 p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. 85 86

4 Voice services

p. 38 p. 38 p. 38

p. 44 p. p. p. p. 48 50

* Pictures

p. 63 p. p. p. p. 71 72

1 Voice Memo 2 Services
Send Message Picture Msg Text Message Go to Email
Take Photo My Album Online Albums Picture Msg

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The following icons may appear on the top line of the screen to indicate your phones status. Depending on your country or service provider, the icons shown on the display may vary. Received signal strength Call in progress Out of your service area or Airplane mode; you cannot make or receive calls Transferring data in 1X network Restriction on p. 86
Bluetooth active New text message New voicemail Urgent message Alarm set p. 58
SOS message feature active p. 52 Lock mode p. 83
Ringer type setting p. 81 : Level 1~8 or 1 Beep : Level 1~8 or 1 Beep with vibration : Ringer Off or Silent All : Ringer Off with vibration : Vibration All Battery power level
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Access menu functions

Select an option 1. Press a desired soft key. 2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option. 3. Press <Select>, <OK>, or [MENU OK] to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted. 4. To exit, choose either of the following methods: Press [BACK] to move up one level. Press [END] to return to Idle mode.

Use menu numbers

Press the number key corresponding to the option you want. You can set up a menu of your own using your favourite menu. p. 23

Use favourite menus

Customise your phone
Call ringer melody 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU OK] and select Settings Sounds Ringer Voice Calls. 2. Select With Caller ID or No Caller ID. 3. Select a ringtone category. 4. Select a ringtone.
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Idle mode wallpaper

You can set wallpaper for the idle screen displays. 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU OK] and select Settings Display Screen Saver Main LCD or Sub LCD. 2. Select an image or video category. 3. Scroll to an image or video clip and press <Select>.

Menu mode appearance

You can customise the appearance of the Menu. For Menu Style: 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU OK]. 2. Press <Options> and select Menu Style. 3. Select a menu style. To set a theme: 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU OK]. 2. Press <Options> and select Theme. 3. Press [Left] or [Right] to select a theme. 4. Press <Assign>.
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(Cotinued)

For Focus Effect: 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU OK]. 2. Press <Options> and select Focus Effect. 3. Select an effect. For Background: 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU OK]. 2. Press <Options> and select Background. 3. Select an image.
Silent mode or Vibration mode
You can switch the phone to Silent mode or Vibration mode to avoid disturbing other people. To activate Silent mode: 1. In Idle mode, press [ / ] and select Silence All. 2. Press <Done>. To activate Vibration mode: 1. In Idle mode, press [ / ] and select Vibrate All. 2. Press <Done>.

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Using In-call options

Press <Options> to access the following options during a call: Private Loud Speaker: activate the speakerphone feature to talk and listen with the phone a short distance away. Key Mute/Key Unmute: mute the key tones so that the person you are talking to cannot hear any keypresses, or unmute them to allow the person to hear the key tones.
To communicate with answering machines or computerised telephone systems, Key unmute must be selected.
Call History: access the Call History menu. Voice Memo: access the Voice Memo menu. Tools: access the Tools menu. Phone Info: access your phone information.
Contacts: access the Contacts menu. Messaging: access the Messaging menu. 3-Way Call: converse with two people simultaneously.
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Navigating the web browser

scroll line by line

[Up] or [Down]. [ / ]. <GO> or [MENU OK]. [BACK].

(Menu 1)

scroll the page select a browser item return to the previous page
The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser on your phone allows you to access the wireless web. From the wireless web, you can access up-to-date information and a wide variety of media content, such as games, wallpapers, ringtones, and music files. To access this menu, press [MENU OK] in Idle mode and select Web.

Using page options

From any web page, press the right soft key to access the following options: Home: return to the homepage. Forward: move forward through pages in history. Mark this Page: bookmark the current page.
Launching the web browser
Selecting this menu launches the web browser and accesses the homepage of your service provider.
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View Bookmarks: access the bookmark list. Search: launch a Google search. Send page to.: send the URL of the current page via SMS. Go to URL: enter a URL address manually. History: access the list of web pages you have accessed. Refresh this page: reload the current page with updated information. More: change the various settings for the browser. Show URL: display the URL address of the current web page. Restart Browser: restart the browser without exiting it. About Browser: access version and copyright information about the browser. Preferences: change the browser display and sound settings.

Exiting the web browser

Music Settings (Menu 3.4)
Use this menu to customise settings for using the music player feature. Skip Length: select the interval by which the phone skips forward or backward through a music file when you press [Left] or [Right]. Load Default: restore the default settings for the music player. Clock View: set whether the music player to display the current time.

Music Player (Menu 3)

Sort: change the sort order of the file list. File Info: access the file properties.
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Voice services

(Menu 4)

Review (Menu 4.1.2)

You can access the voice memos you have recorded. Select the voice memo you want. While viewing the voice memo list, press <Options> to access the following options: Edit Caption: change the file name. Erase: delete the selected file. Erase All: delete all files. Info: access the file properties.
Use this menu to access voice-related features. To access this menu, press [MENU OK] in Idle mode and select Voice services.

Voice Memo (Menu 4.1)

Use this menu to record voice memos. A voice memo can be up to one minute long.

Record (Menu 4.1.1)

You can record voice memos and save them in the phones memory. 1. Speak into the microphone. Press <Pause> to pause recording. Press <Resume> to resume recording. 2. When you have finished, press <Finish> or [MENU OK].

Services (Menu 4.2)

Your phone is pre-programmed with contact numbers for various services. Use this menu to dial your customer service centre or service representative for direct assistance.
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Missed Alerts

(Menu 5)

Bluetooth (Menu 6.1)

When you are unable to acknowledge an alarm for scheduled items or alarm alerts, or when you have missed a call or an alert for a message, the phone stores the alarm or alert until you confirm it. To access this menu, press [MENU OK] in Idle mode and select Missed Alerts.
Using Bluetooth wireless, you can connect the phone wirelessly to a Bluetooth headset or hand-free car kit to talk hands-free. Bluetooth technology allows free wireless connections between all Bluetooth-compliant devices within a range of 10 meters. Since the devices communicate using radio waves, they do not need to be in line of sight to each other.

Your Bluetooth service does not support data transmission. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced. It is recommended that you dont use the Bluetooth feature while using multimedia features, such as voice recorder camera or camcorder, and music player, or vice versa, for better performance. Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your phone. 39

Missed Alerts (Menu 5)

Bluetooth

(Menu 6)

Use this menu to connect your phone to other compatible devices wirelessly using Bluetooth technology. To access this menu, press [MENU OK] in Idle mode and select Bluetooth.
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Searching and pairing with a Bluetooth device
1. Press <Search>. After searching, a list of devices to which you can connect displays. 2. Scroll to the device and press <Add List>. 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN and press < OK>. This code is used just once and you do not need to memorise it. When the owner of the other device enters the same code, pairing is complete.
Some devices, especially headsets or handsfree car kits, may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000. If the other device has a code, you must enter it.
Edit name: rename the paired device. Erase: remove the selected device from the list. Erase All: remove all the devices from the list. Info: access the selected device information. Settings: change the Bluetooth settings. next sextion

Settings (Menu 6.2)

Use this menu to change the Bluetooth settings. Enable: activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature. Visibility: allow other Bluetooth devices to locate your phone, or not. Device Name: assign another Bluetooth device name to your phone name. Device Info: access your phone information for using Bluetooth services.

Using device options

From the device list, press <Options> to access the following options: Add New: search for a device.

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Network Service: activate the dial-up profile to use your phone as a modem for dial-up networking.

Using game options

From the game list, press <Options> to access the following options: Run: launch the selected game. Erase: delete the selected game. Erase All: delete all games. Settings: set permission settings for services charging you additional costs, such as network access and GPS service. Properties: access the game properties.

My Content

(Menu 7)
The My Content menu allows you to access games, ringtones, screensavers, and various applications stored in your phones memory. To access this menu, press [MENU OK] in Idle mode and select My Content.

My Content (Menu 7)

Use this menu to access and download games.

Downloading games

1. Select Get New Games. You are connected to the website preset by your service provider. 2. Search for the game you want and follow the onscreen instructions to download it.

Accessing a game

Select a game from the game list and follow the onscreen instructions. The procedure may differ from game to game.
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Ringers

Use this menu to access ringtones and sound clips you have downloaded from the wireless web. 2. Search for the ringtone you want and follow the onscreen instructions to download it.

Screen Savers

Use this menu to access screensavers you have downloaded from the wireless web.

Using ringtone options

From the ringtone list, press <Options> to access the following options: Listen: play the ringtone. Set As.: set the ringtone as your call ringer or alert tone. Erase: delete the selected file. Erase All: delete all files. Properties: access the file properties.
Using screensaver options
From the screensaver list, press <Options> to access the following options: View: open the screensaver file. Set As.: set the screensaver as wallpaper for the idle screen, a contact picture or for an incoming call. Erase: delete the selected file. Erase All: delete all files. Properties: access the file properties.

Downloading ringtones

1. Select Get New Ringers. You are connected to the website preset by your service provider.
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Downloading screensavers

Picture Msg (Menu 8.2)

Use this menu to access multimedia messages you have received, sent, or saved.
This folder stores multimedia messages you have received. While viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: Reply all: reply to the sender and all recipients. Reply Via: reply to the sender via SMS or MMS. Call: dial the selected number.
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Sent Mail

This folder stores multimedia messages you have sent. While viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: Forward: forward the message to other people. Call: dial the selected number. Launch URL: connect to the URL specified in the message. Save.: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message and save it in your Contacts. You can also save the message in the Saved Mail folder. Print Media: extract an image from the message and send it to a destination preset by your service provider. This function is dependent on your service provider. Erase: delete the message.
Assign Media: set an image as a caller ID image for a Contacts entry or an incoming call, or set an image or video clip as wallpaper for the idle screen. Message Info: access the message properties.

Saved Mail

This folder stores multimedia messages you have saved to send at a later time. While viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: Call: dial the selected number. Launch URL: connect to the URL specified in the message. Forward: forward the message to other people. Save.: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message and save it in your Contacts.
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Print Media: extract an image from the message and send it to a destination preset by your service provider. This function is dependent on your service provider. Erase: delete the message. Assign Media: set an image as a caller ID image for a Contacts entry or an incoming call, or set an image or video clip as wallpaper for the idle screen. Message Info: access the message properties.

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6. To return to Capture mode
Using camera options in Capture mode
In Capture mode, press the left soft key or <Options> to access the following options: Mode: use the following camera modes: Single shot: take a photo in normal mode. Series shot: take series of action stills. You can select the number of photos the camera will take. Divided shot: take several stills and save them in one frame. You can select the layout. Video cam: record a video clip. Mms cam: record a short video clip for creating a multimeida message.

[BACK].

Reviewing a photo immediately after saving
After saving a photo, you can view the photo in Quick view mode by pressing [0] in Capture mode. The captured image displays on the screen. To access the file properties, press <Options> and select Info. To delete the file, press <Options> and select Delete. To return to Capture mode, press [0] or [BACK].

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Size/Quality: select an image size or image quality.
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White balance: adjust the colour balance of the photo. You can make your photo appear warmer or cooler. Self timer: set a time delay before the camera takes a photo. Revision: apply a special effect or decorative frame. Preview layout: select the default preview mode. When you select Actual ratio, the phone shows the image in actual ratio. Quick view: switch to Quick view mode.

Up/ Down

Adjusts the brightness. Shows the mirror image.
Changes the camera mode. Switches the display between No icon view ( ), Icons view ( ), Guideline view ( ), and Actual ratio view ( ). Sets the timer. Accesses Quick view mode.
Using the keypad in Capture mode
You can use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Capture mode.

Recording a video

1. In Capture mode, press [1] to select the icon.

Left/ Right

Zooms in or out. (Not available for the maximum resolution)
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2. Make any desired adjustments. Press the left soft key or <Options> to access camera options. p. 67 Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other camera modes. p. 68 3. Press < > to start recording. Press < > to pause recording and then press < > to resume. 4. When you are finished, press < >. 5. To review the video clip save the video clip
Reviewing a video immediately after saving
After saving a video clip, you can play the video clip in Quick view mode by pressing [0] in Camcorder mode. Pressing < > initiates playing of the video clip. To access file properties, press <Options> and select Info. To delete the file, press <Options> and select Delete. To return to Camcorder mode, press [0] or [BACK].

Basic Effect (Menu *.5.2)
You can change the colour tone of a photo. 1. Select a photo. 2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select a colour tone. You can compare the photo with the original one by pressing <Compare>. 3. Press <Save>. 4. Enter a name for the photo and press <Save>.

Photo Studio (Menu *.5)

Photo studio is a great tool for managing photos. Use this menu to edit photos by applying special effects or adding comments.
Wizard Effect (Menu *.5.1)
You can apply a special effect to a photo. 1. Select a photo. 2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select an effect. You can compare the photo with the original one by pressing <Compare>. 3. Press <Save>.

Decoration (Menu *.5.3)

You can add a decorative frame, clip, or photo cut-out to a photo. You can also add text to the photo. 1. Select a photo.
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2. Press <Options> to access one of the following editing options: Fun frame: select a decorative frame using [Left] or [Right]. Clip: select an image. You can move it to the position you want by pressing the Navigation keys. Photo sticker: select a photo cut-out. Photo sticker Text: enter text. After entering text, you can change the font size and colour, and the brightness of the font colour. You can move text to the position you want by pressing the Navigation keys. 3. After adding decorations, press <Save>. 4. Enter a name for the photo and press <Save>.
1. Select a photo. 2. Scroll to a photo cut-out type using [Left] or [Right] and press <Select>. 3. Press [Left] or [Right] to adjust the photo cut-out size and press <Next>. 4. Move the photo cut-out to the position you want using the Navigation keys and press <Save>. The part of the photo is saved as a photo cut-out.
Video Capture (Menu *.5.5)
You can save a single video clip frame as a photo. 1. Select a video clip. 2. When the part of the video clip you want to capture appears, press <Capture>. The video clip frame displays. 3. Press <Save>.
Photo Sticker (Menu *.5.4)
You can make a photo cut-out using a photo.
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4. Enter a name for the video clip frame and press <Save>.

Revision (Menu *.5.7)

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Internet (Menu #.3)

Using the Net Guard option, you can set your phone to alert you each time the phone connects to the wireless web. This helps you avoid connecting accidentally to the web.

Security (Menu #.4)

Use this menu to protect the phone against unauthorised use. To access the Security menu, you must enter the phone password. The password is preset to the last 4-digit of your phone number.
On Power-Up: lock the phone. Each time turning on the phone, you need to enter the lock code to use the phone. Lock Now: lock the phone just one time. Once the lock code is entered, the phone unlocks. In Lock mode, you can only make calls to numbers on your Special #s list or emergency calls. All other calls, or use of the phones menu functions are prohibited.
Lock Pic/Video (Menu #.4.2)
Use this menu to lock access to the photos and video clips in the My Albums menu.

Lock Phone (Menu #.4.1)

Use this menu to lock your phone. Unlocked: deactivate Lock mode.

Change Lock (Menu #.4.3)

Use this menu to change your phone password.
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Special # (Menu #.4.4)

Use this menu to set up the list of phone numbers to which you can make calls when outgoing calls are restricted to the Special # list or in Lock mode.

Reset Phone (Menu #.4.8)

Use this menu to reset the phone to its default settings. 1. Select Yes. 2. Select Yes again. The phone automatically turns itself off and then back on.
Erase Contacts (Menu #.4.5)
Use this menu to delete all entries in Contacts.
Card Slot Setup (Menu #.4.9)
Use this menu to access the security options for the currently used card. PIN check: activate the PIN check feature. You must enter the PIN assigned to your card each time you switch on the phone. Change PIN: change the PIN of your card to a new one, provided that the PIN check feature is enabled.
Erase My Content (Menu #.4.6)
Use this menu to delete all files and applications in the My Content menu.
Erase Pic/Video (Menu #.4.7)
Use this menu to delete all photos and video clips in the My Albums menu.
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FDN mode: activate FDN (Fixed Dialling Number) mode, in which you can dial only the numbers stored on the card. Change PIN2: change the PIN2 of your card to a new one.

Launch Pad (Menu #.5)

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. 1. Select a key to be used as a shortcut key. 2. Select the menu to be assigned to the key.
Card x (Where x is the service providers name): switch to GSM network. Setting: set how to select a network type the next time the phone turns on. The following options are available: Default: the phone operates in CDMA network. Menu Type: the phone displays a menu window to allow you to select a network manually.

Others (Menu #.7)

You can customise various phone settings.
Network Selection (Menu #.6)
You can quickly switch between GSM and CDMA networks. Telecom CDMA: switch to CDMA network.

Call Setup (Menu #.7.1)

Use this menu to set up the call options. CDMA Network Services: access network services in a CDMA network, such as call forwarding and call waiting.
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GSM Network Services: access network services available in a GSM network: call forwarding and call waiting, such as call diverting, call barring, and call waiting. Restriction: set the phone to restrict all outgoing calls. Answer Mode: set how to answer incoming calls. Auto Answer: set the phone to automatically answer calls after a specified time when you use the headset or an optional hands-free car kit.
Audio Routing (Menu #.7.3)
Use this menu to change the sound output. If you select Headset Only, you need to plug the headset into your headset jack to make or receive calls.

Phone Info

(Menu #.8)
Airplane Mode (Menu #.7.2)
Use this menu to switch the phone to Airplane mode, in which the phone functions requiring network connections are deactivated. You can use non-wireless functions, such as, scheduler, games, contacts, and voice recorder on an airplane during flight.
Use this menu to access your phone information. Phone Number: check your phone number. Help: view the icon information. Version: view the software version on your phone. Advanced: access the advanced information of your phone. Memory Status: access memory information within your phone.
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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: Phone lock The automatic locking function has been enabled. You must enter the phones password before you can use the phone. PIN lock You are using your phone for the first time. You must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card.

The PIN locking feature is enabled. Every time the phone is switched on, the PIN has to be entered. To disable this feature, use the PIN lock menu. PUK lock The PIN code was entered incorrectly three times, and the SIM card is now blocked. Enter the PUK supplied by your service provider. No service or Network unavailable displays The network connection has been lost. You may be in a weak signal area. Move and try again. You are trying to access an option for which you have no subscription with your service provider. Contact the service provider for further details.
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You have entered a number but it was not dialled Be sure that you have pressed [TALK]. Be sure that you have accessed the right mobile network. Be sure that you have not set an outgoing call barring option. Your caller cannot reach you Be sure that your phone is switched on. ([END] pressed for more than one second.) Be sure that you have accessed the right mobile network. Be sure that you have not set an incoming call barring option. Your caller cannot hear you speaking Be sure that he microphone is switched on. Be sure that you are holding the phone close enough to your mouth. The microphone is located at the bottom of the phone.
The phone starts beeping and Low battery flashes on the display Your battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the battery. The audio quality of the call is poor Check the signal strength indicator on the display ( / ). The number of bars indicates the signal strength from strong to weak. Try moving the phone slightly or moving closer to a window if you are in a building. No number is dialled when you re-call a Phonebook entry Use the Search contact feature to ensure the number has been stored correctly. Re-store the number, if necessary.
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The battery does not charge properly or the phone sometimes turns itself off Wipe the charging contacts both on the phone and on the battery with a clean soft cloth. 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.
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 radiofrequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines were developed by independent scientific organisations through the periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The limits include a substantial safety margin designed to ensure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.