Samsung SCH-I899 User manual

User manual
SCH-I899
Draft 1
2010-03-18
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using this manual
This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the
functions and features of your mobile phone. To get started quickly, refer to
“introducing your mobile phone,.”
Instructional icons
Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:
Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution—situations that could cause damage to your phone or
other equipment
Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information
Refer to—pages with related information; for example: p. 12
(represents “see page 12”)
 Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to
perform a step; for example: In Menu mode, select Messages 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 different functions at each
screen; for example: <OK> (represents the OK softkey)

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contents
safety and usage information
Safety warnings
Safety precautions
Important usage information
introducing your mobile phone
Unpack ..
Phone layout
Keys
Display
Icons
assembling and preparing your mobile phone
Install the UIM card and battery
Charge the battery
using basic 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 and all accessories out of the reach of small children or
animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed.
Protect your hearing
Listening to a headset at high volumes can damage your hearing.
Use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or
music.
Install mobile phones and equipment with caution
Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment installed in your vehicle
are securely mounted. Avoid placing your phone and accessories near or in an
air bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless equipment can cause
serious injury when air bags inflate rapidly.
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically
designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause
serious injuries or damage to your phone.

Never dispose of batteries or phones in a fire. Follow all local
regulations when disposing used batteries or phones.
Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devices, such as
microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when
overheated.
Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery 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 pacemaker or
other medical device, turn off the phone immediately and contact the
manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.
Turn off the phone in potentially explosive environments
Do not use your phone at refuelling points (service stations) or near fuels or
chemicals. Turn off your phone whenever directed by warning signs or
instructions. Your phone could cause explosions or fire in and around fuel or
chemical storage and transfer areas or blasting areas. Do not store or carry
flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as
the phone, its parts, or accessories.
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries
When sending text messages or playing games on your phone, hold the phone
with a relaxed grip, press the keys lightly, use special features that reduce the
number of keys you have to press (such as templates and predictive text), and
take frequent breaks.
Safety precautions

Drive safely at all times
Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all regulations that restrict the
use of mobile phones while driving. Use hands-free accessories to increase
your safety when possible.
Follow all safety warnings and regulations
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in a certain
area.
Use only Samsung-approved accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury.
Turn off the phone near medical equipment
Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care
facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical
personnel.
Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in an aircraft
Your phone can cause interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all airline
regulations and turn off your phone or switch to a mode that disables the
wireless functions when directed by airline personnel.
Protect batteries and chargers from damage
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 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 phone can void
your manufacturer’s warranty.
Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty areas to prevent
damage to moving parts.
Your phone is a complex electronic device— protect it from impacts and
rough handling to avoid serious damage.

Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent
proper operation.
Avoid using the phone’s camera flash or light close to the eyes of
children or animals.
Your phone and memory cards may be damaged by exposure to
magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic
closures or allow your phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for
extended periods of time.
Avoid interference with other electronic devices
Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with
unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers,
hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or
vehicles. Consult the 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
Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as overcharging may
shorten battery life.
Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged
before use.
Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.
Use batteries only for their intended purpose.
Handle UIM 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 electrical noise
from other devices.
Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life span of memory cards.
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 Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE). In both cases, the recommendations were
developed by scientific and engineering experts drawn from industry,
government, and academia after extensive reviews of the scientific
literature related to the biological effects of RF energy.
The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile phones employs
a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR).
The SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the
human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The
FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6
watts per kilogram (1.6 W/ kg). The FCC exposure limit incorporates
a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection to the

public and to account for any variations in measurements.
SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted
by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power
level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined 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 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 phone has been tested and
meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung
accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory
that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of
1.5 cm from the body.
Non-compliance with the above restrictions may result in violation of
FCC RF exposure guidelines.
SAR information on this and other model phones can be viewed on-
line at www.fcc.gov/ oet/fccid. This site uses the phone FCC ID
number, A3LSCHI899. Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the
battery pack to find the number. Once you have the FCC ID number
for a particular phone, follow the instructions on the website and it
should provide values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular
phone. Additional product specific SAR information can also be
obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar.
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a series
of Questions and Answers for consumers relating to radio frequency

(RF) exposure from wireless phones. The FDA publication includes the
following information:
What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?
The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held wireless phones
with built-in antennas, often called “cell,” “mobile,” or “PCS” phones.
These types of wireless phones can expose the 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 person's RF
exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source.
The so-called “cordless phones,” which have a base unit connected to
the telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far lower power
levels, and thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC's
compliance limits.
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health
problems are associated with using 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 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 difficulty in
reproducing 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,