90Usage guidelines:all about performance and safetyUnderstanding Signal StrengthThe quality of each call you make or receive, is dependent upon the signalstrength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength bydisplaying a icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal. The signalstrength indicator ( ) displays in the upper left corner of your displayscreen. The voice quality of your phone is always clearest when the antenna isfully raised. If you’re inside a building, reception may be better near a window.Understanding the Power Save ModeIf you are trying to use your phone in an area where the signal is too weak, thePower Save feature automatically activates to conserve battery power when youhave been unable to pick up a signal for 15 minutes. If your phone is on, itperiodically rechecks service availability. To manually check, press any key. Amessage is displayed on the screen any time you activate Power Save. When asignal is found, your phone returns to standby mode.Understanding how Your Phone OperatesYour phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it is turned on,it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. When your phone is inuse, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power canrange from 0.6 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode.Specifications are Subject to ChangeThe information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the timeof printing, however, Samsung reserves the right to change or modify any of thespecifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.
