Samsung SCH-B229 User Manual

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www.samsung.comSCH-B229Mobile Phoneuser manualSafety precautions To prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of the following information before using your device.Turn off your device when in an aircraftUsing your device in an aircraft is illegal. Your device mayinterfere with the electronic navigation instruments of the aircraft.Electronic devices in a motor vehicle may malfunction dueto the radio frequency of your deviceElectronic devices in your car may malfunction due to radiofrequency of your device. Contact the manufacturer for moreinformation.Comply with all safety warnings andregulations regarding mobile device usagewhile operating a vehicleWhile driving, safely operating the vehicle is your firstresponsibility. Never use your mobile device while driving, if itis prohibited by law. For your safety and the safety of others,practice good common sense and remember the following tips:Use a hands-free device.•Get to know your device and its convenience features, such as•speed dial and redial. These features help you reduce the timeneeded to place or receive calls on your mobile device.Position your device within easy reach. Be able to access your•wireless device without removing your eyes from the road. Ifyou receive an incoming call at an inconvenient time, let yourvoice mail answer it for you.Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving.•Suspend calls in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions.Rain, sleet, snow, ice, and heavy traffic can be hazardous.Do not take notes or look up phone numbers. Jotting down a•“to do” list or flipping through your address book takes attentionaway from your primary responsibility of driving safely.Warning: Prevent electric shock, fire, andexplosionsDo not use damaged power cords or plugs, or loose electricalsocketsDo not touch the power cord with wet hands, or disconnectthe charger by pulling on the cordDo not bend or damage the power cordDo not use your device while charging or touch your devicewith wet handsDo not short-circuit the charger or the batteryDo not drop or cause an impact to the charger or the batteryDo not charge the battery with chargers that are not approvedby the manufacturerDo not use your device during a thunderstormYour device may malfunction and your risk of electric shock isincreased.Do not handle a damaged or leaking Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)batteryFor safe disposal of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearestauthorised service centre.Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with careUse only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically•designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargerscan cause serious injuries or damage to your device.Never dispose of batteries or devices in a fire. Follow all local•regulations when disposing of used batteries or devices.Never place batteries or devices on or in heating devices,•such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries mayexplode when overheated.Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery•to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal shortcircuit and overheating.Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damageAvoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very•hot temperatures.Extreme temperatures can cause the deformation of the device•and reduce the charging capacity and life of your device andbatteries.Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as this can•create a connection between the + and – terminals of yourbatteries and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage.Never use a damaged charger or battery.•Caution: Follow all safety warnings andregulations when using your device in restrictedareasTurn off your device where prohibitedComply with all regulations that restrict the use of a mobile devicein a particular area.Do not use your device near other electronic devicesMost electronic devices use radio frequency signals. Your devicemay interfere with other electronic devices.Do not use your device near a pacemakerAvoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker if•possible, as your device can interfere with the pacemaker.If you must use your device, keep at least 15 cm away from the•pacemaker.To minimise the possible interference with a pacemaker,•use your device on the opposite side of your body from thepacemaker.Do not use your device in a hospital or near medicalequipment that can be interfered with by radio frequencyIf you personally use any medical equipment, contact themanufacturer of the equipment to ensure the safety of yourequipment from radio frequency.If you are using a hearing aid, contact the manufacturer forinformation about radio interferenceSome hearing aids may be interfered with by the radio frequencyof your device. Contact the manufacturer to ensure the safety ofyour hearing aid.Turn off the device in potentially explosive environmentsTurn off your device in potentially explosive environments•instead of removing the battery.Always comply with regulations, instructions and signs in•potentially explosive environments.Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations),•near fuels or chemicals, and at blasting areas.Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive•materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts, oraccessories.Dial sensibly and assess the traffic. Place calls when you are•not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls whenyour car will be stationary. If you need to make a call, dialonly a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, thencontinue.Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may•be distracting. Make people you are talking with aware you aredriving and suspend conversations that have the potential todivert your attention from the road.Use your device to call for help. Dial a local emergency number•in the case of fire, traffic accident, or medical emergencies.Use your device to help others in emergencies. If you see an•auto accident, a crime in progress, or a serious emergencywhere lives are in danger, call a local emergency number.Call roadside assistance or a special, non-emergency•assistance number when necessary. If you see a broken-downvehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, aminor traffic accident where no one appears injured, or avehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance oranother special, non-emergency number.Proper care and use of your mobile deviceKeep your device dryHumidity and all types of liquids may damage device parts or•electronic circuits.When wet, remove the battery without turning on your device.•Dry your device with a towel and take it to a service centre.Liquids will change the colour of the label that indicates water•damage inside the device. Water damage to your device canvoid your manufacturer’s warranty.Do not use or store your device in dusty, dirty areasDust can cause your device to malfunction.Do not store your device on slopesIf your device falls, it can be damaged.Do not store your device in hot or cold areas. Use your deviceat -20 °C to 50 °CYour device can explode if left inside a closed vehicle, as the•inside temperature can reach up to 80 °C.Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended•periods of time (such as on the dashboard of a car).Store the battery at 0 °C to 40 °C.•Do not store your device with such metal objects as coins,keys and necklacesYour device may become deformed or malfunction.•If the battery terminals are in contact with metal objects, it may•cause a fire.Do not store your device near magnetic fieldsYour device may malfunction or the battery may discharge from•exposure to magnetic fields.Magnetic stripe cards, including credit cards, phone cards,•passbooks, and boarding passes, may be damaged bymagnetic fields.Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic•closures or allow your device to come in contact with magneticfields for extended periods of time.Do not store your device near or in heaters, microwaves, hotcooking equipment, or high pressure containersThe battery may leak.•Your device may overheat and cause a fire.•Do not drop your device or cause impacts to your deviceThe screen of your device may be damaged.•If bent or deformed, your device may be damaged or parts may•malfunction.Ensure maximum battery and charger lifeAvoid 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 purposes.•Use manufacturer-approved batteries, chargers, accessoriesand suppliesUsing generic batteries or chargers may shorten the life of your•device or cause the device to malfunction.Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when•using accessories or supplies that are not approved bySamsung.Do not bite or suck on the device or the batteryDoing so may damage the device or cause explosion.•If children use the device, make sure that they use the device•properly.When speaking on the device:Hold the device upright, as you would with a traditional phone.•Speak directly into the mouthpiece.•Avoid contact with your device’s internal antenna. Touching•the antenna may reduce the call quality or cause the device totransmit more radio frequency than necessary.Internal antennaWhen cleaning your device:Wipe your device or charger with a towel or a rubber.•Clean the terminals of the battery with a cotton ball or a towel.•Do not use chemicals or detergents.•Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or brokenBroken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands andface. Take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have itrepaired.Do not use the device for anything other than its intendeduseAvoid disturbing others when using the device in publicDo not allow children to use your deviceYour device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it asthey could hurt themselves and others, damage the device, ormake calls that increase your charges.Install mobile devices and equipment with cautionEnsure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed•in your vehicle are securely mounted.Avoid placing your device and accessories near or in an air•bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless equipmentcan cause serious injury when air bags inflate rapidly.Allow only qualified personnel to service your deviceAllowing unqualified personnel to service your device may resultin damage to your device and will void your manufacturer’swarranty.Hold the device with a relaxed grip, press the keys lightly, use•special features that reduce the number of keys you have topress (such as templates and predictive text), and take frequentbreaks.Protect your hearingExcessive exposure to loud sounds can cause•hearing damage.Exposure to loud sounds while driving may•distract your attention and cause an accident.Always turn the volume down before plugging the•earphones into an audio source and use only theminimum volume setting necessary to hear yourconversation or music.Use caution when using the device while walking or movingAlways be aware of your surroundings to avoid injury to yourselfor others.Do not carry your device in your back pockets or aroundyour waistYou can be injured or damage the device if you fall.Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your deviceAny changes or modifications to your device can void your•manufacturer’s warranty. For service, take your device to aSamsung Service Centre.Do not disassemble or puncture the battery, as this can cause•explosion or fire.Do not paint or put stickers on your devicePaint and stickers can clog moving parts and prevent properoperation. If you are allergic to paint or metal parts of the product,you may experience itching, eczema, or swelling of the skin. Whenthis happens, stop using the product and consult your physician.Handle UIM cards with careDo not remove a card while the device is transferring or•accessing information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or device.Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and•electrical noise from other devices.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 servicesEmergency calls from your device may not be possible insome areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote orundeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contactingemergency services personnel.Be sure to back up important dataSamsung is not responsible for data loss.Do not distribute copyright-protected materialDo not distribute copyright-protected material that you haverecorded to others without the permission of the content owners.Doing this may violate copyright laws. The manufacturer is notliable for any legal issues caused by the user’s illegal use ofcopyrighted material.Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certificationinformationYour device conforms to European Union (EU) standards that limithuman exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy emitted by radioand telecommunications equipment. These standards prevent thesale of mobile devices that exceed a maximum exposure level(known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 W/kg.In normal use, the actual SAR is likely to be much lower, as thedevice has been designed to emit only the RF energy necessaryto transmit a signal to the nearest base station. By automaticallyemitting lower levels when possible, your device reduces youroverall exposure to RF energy.For more information about the SAR and related EU standards,visit the Samsung website.Some of the contents in this manual may differ from•your phone depending on the software of the phoneor your service provider.Third party services may be terminated or interrupted•at any time, and Samsung makes no representationor warranty that any content or service will remainavailable for any period of time.This product includes certain free/open source•software. The exact terms of the licences,disclaimers, acknowledgements and notices areavailable on the Samsung's websiteopensource.samsung.com.Printed in ChinaGH68-34868AEnglish (IND). 08/2011. Rev. 1.04321768514-way navigation keyScroll through menuoptions; In Idle mode,access user-definedmenus (left/right/up/down)Depending on your serviceprovider, pre-definedmenus may differ2Dial keyMake or answer a call;In Idle mode, retrieverecently dialled, missed,or received numbers3Alphanumeric keys4Lock keyIn Idle mode, lock orunlock the keypad (pressand hold)5SoftkeysPerform actions indicatedat the bottom of thedisplay6Power/End keyTurn the phone on andoff (press and hold); Enda call;In Menu mode, cancelinput and return to Idlemode7Confirm keySelect the highlightedmenu option or confirman inputDepending on your serviceprovider or region, the keymay perform differently8Silent profile keyIn ldle mode, activateor deactivate the silentprofile (press and hold)Phone layoutIcon DescriptionNo signalSignal strengthCall in progressSOS message feature activatedRoaming (outside of normal service area)Alarm activatedNew text messageNew voice mail messageNormal profile activatedSilent profile activatedBattery power levelYour phone displays the following status indicatorson the top of the screen:

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