Samsung GT-S3550 User Manual

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safety and usage informationTurn off the phone or disable the wirelessfunctions when in an aircraftYour phone can cause interference with aircraftequipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn offyour phone or switch to a mode that disables thewireless functions when directed by airline personnel.Protect batteries and chargers from damageAvoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hottemperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/113° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce thecharging 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 orpermanent battery damage.Never use a damaged charger or battery.Handle your phone carefully and sensiblyDo not disassemble your phone due to a risk ofelectric shock.Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids cancause serious damage and will change the colourof the label that indicates water damage insidethe phone. Do not handle your phone with wethands. Water damage to your phone can void yourmanufacturer's warranty.•••••Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty areasto prevent damage to moving parts.Your phone is a complex electronic device—protectit from impacts and rough handling to avoid seriousdamage.Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog movingparts and prevent proper operation.If your phone has a camera flash or light, avoid using itclose to the eyes of children or animals.Your phone may be damaged by exposure to magneticfields. Do not use carrying cases or accessories withmagnetic closures or allow your phone to come incontact with magnetic fields for extended periods oftime.Avoid interference with other electronic devicesYour phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals thatmay interfere with unshielded or improperly shieldedelectronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearingaids, medical devices, and other electronic devices inhomes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of yourelectronic devices to solve any interference problemsyou experience.•••••Important usage informationUse your phone in the normal positionAvoid contact with your phone's internal antenna.Internal antennaAllow only qualified personnel to service yourphoneAllowing unqualified personnel to service your phonemay result in damage to your phone and will void yourwarranty.Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certificationinformationYour phone conforms to European Union (EU)standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency(RF) energy emitted by radio and telecommunicationsequipment. These standards prevent the sale of mobilephones that exceed a maximum exposure level (knownas the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 W/kg.During testing, the maximum SAR recorded for thismodel was 0.568 W/kg. In normal use, the actualSAR is likely to be much lower, as the phone hasbeen designed to emit only the RF energy necessaryto transmit a signal to the nearest base station. Byautomatically emitting lower levels when possible, yourphone reduces your overall exposure to RF energy.The Declaration of Conformity of this manualdemonstrates your phones compliance with theEuropean Radio & Terminal TelecommunicationsEquipment (R&TTE) directive. For more informationabout the SAR and related EU standards, visit theSamsung mobile phone website.Safety precautionsDrive safely at all timesAvoid using your phone while driving and obey allregulations that restrict the use of mobile phones whiledriving. Use hands-free accessories to increase yoursafety when possible.Follow all safety warnings and regulationsComply with any regulations that restrict the use of amobile phone in a certain area.Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesUsing incompatible accessories may damage yourphone or cause injury.Turn off the phone near medical equipmentYour phone can interfere with medical equipment inhospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations,posted warnings, and directions from medicalpersonnel.Correct disposal of this product(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)(Applicable in the European Union and otherEuropean countries with separate collectionsystems)This marking on the product, accessoriesor literature indicates that the product andits electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USBcable) should not be disposed of with other householdwaste at the end of their working life.To prevent possible harm to the environment or humanhealth from uncontrolled waste disposal, pleaseseparate these items from other types of waste andrecycle them responsibly to promote the sustainablereuse of material resources.Household users should contact either the retailerwhere they purchased this product, or their localgovernment office, for details of where and how theycan take these items for environmentally safe recycling.Business users should contact their supplier and checkthe terms and conditions of the purchase contract. Thisproduct and its electronic accessories should not bemixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.This EEE is compliant with RoHS.Correct disposal of batteries in this product(Applicable in the European Union and otherEuropean countries with separate batteryreturn systems)This marking on the battery, manual orpackaging indicates that the batteries in this productshould not be disposed of with other household waste atthe end of their working life. Where marked, the chemicalsymbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery containsmercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levelsin EC Directive 2006/66. If batteries are not properlydisposed of, these substances can cause harm tohuman health or the environment.To protect natural resources and to promote materialreuse, please separate batteries from other types ofwaste and recycle them through your local, free batteryreturn system.Safety warningsKeep your phone away from small children andpetsKeep your phone and all accessories out of the reachof small children or animals. Small parts may causechoking or serious injury if swallowed.Protect your hearingExcessive exposure to sound at high volumescan cause hearing damage. Always turn thevolume down before plugging the earphonesinto an audio source and use only theminimum volume setting necessary to hearyour conversation or music.Install mobile phones and equipment withcautionEnsure that any mobile phones or related equipmentinstalled in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoidplacing your phone and accessories near or in an airbag deployment area. Improperly installed wirelessequipment can cause serious injury when air bags inflaterapidly.Handle and dispose of batteries and chargerswith careUse only Samsung-approved batteries and chargersspecifically designed for your phone.Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause seriousinjuries or damage to your phone.Never dispose of batteries or phones in a fire. Followall local regulations when disposing of used batteriesor phones.Never place batteries or phones on or in heatingdevices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, orradiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposingthe battery to high external pressure, which can lead toan internal short circuit and overheating.Avoid interference with pacemakersMaintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between mobilephones and pacemakers to avoid potential interference,as recommended by manufacturers and the independentresearch group, Wireless Technology Research. If youhave any reason to suspect that your phone is interferingwith a pacemaker or other medical device, turn off thephone immediately and contact the manufacturer of thepacemaker or medical device for guidance.••••Ensure maximum battery and charger lifeAvoid charging batteries for more than a week, asovercharging may shorten battery life.Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must berecharged before use.Disconnect chargers from power sources when notin use.Use batteries only for their intended purpose.Handle SIM cards and memory cards with careDo not remove a card while the phone is transferringor accessing information, as this could result in loss ofdata and/or damage to the card or phone.Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, andelectrical noise from other devices.Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life spanof memory cards.Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals withyour fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card witha soft cloth.Ensure access to emergency servicesEmergency calls from your phone may not be possiblein some areas or circumstances. Before travelling inremote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate methodof contacting emergency services personnel.••••••••Turn off the phone in potentially explosiveenvironmentsDo not use your phone at refuelling points (servicestations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your phonewhenever directed by warning signs or instructions.Your phone could cause explosions or fire in and aroundfuel or chemical storage and transfer areas or blastingareas. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases,or explosive materials in the same compartment as thephone, its parts, or accessories.Reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuriesWhile using your phone, hold the phone with a relaxedgrip, press the keys lightly, use special features thatreduce the number of keys you have to press (such astemplates and predictive text), and take frequent breaks.Do not use the phone if the screen is cracked orbrokenBroken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your handand face. Bring the phone to a Samsung service centreto replace the screen. Damage caused by carelesshandling will void your manufacturer's warranty.Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone.Printed in KoreaCode No.:GH68-27361AEnglish (EU). 11/2010. Rev. 1.2GT-S3550Mobile Phoneuser manualSome of the contents in this manual may differ from yourphone depending on the software of the phone or yourservice provider.Bluetooth QD ID : B016358••www.samsungmobile.comPhone layout14-way navigation keyScroll through menu options; InIdle mode, access user-definedmenusDepending on your service provider,the default home screen or pre-defined menus may differ2Volume keyIn ldle mode, adjust the key tonevolume; Send an SOS message► Activate and send an SOSmessage3Dial keyMake or answer a call; In Idlemode, retrieve recently dialled,missed, or received numbers4Voice mail service keyIn ldle mode, access voice mails(press and hold)5SoftkeysPerform actions indicated at thebottom of the display6Confirm keySelect the highlighted menu optionor confirm an input; In Idle mode,launch the web browser or accessMenu modeDepending on your service provideror region, the key may performdifferently7Power/Menu exit keyTurn the phone on and off (pressand hold); End a call; In Menumode, cancel input and return toIdle mode8Camera keyIn Idle mode, turn on the camera(press and hold); In Camera mode,take a photo or record a video9Alphanumeric keys10Silent profile keyIn Idle mode, activate or deactivatethe silent profile (press and hold)Your phone displays the following status indicators onthe top of the screen:Icon DescriptionSignal strengthGPRS networkconnectedEDGE networkconnectedCall in progressCall divertingactivatedSOS messagefeature activatedAlarm activatedConnecting tosecured web pageRoaming (outside ofnormal service area)Bluetooth activatedSynchronised withPCNew text message(SMS)Icon DescriptionNew multimediamessage (MMS)New voice mailmessageNew email messageFM radio onFM radio suspendedMusic playback inprogressMusic playbackpausedMemory card insertedNormal profileactivatedSilent profileactivatedBattery power levelCurrent time51491027368

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