Samsung SPH-M560 manual Safety, Getting the Most Out of Your Reception

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Safety

Getting the Most Out of Your Reception

Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength

The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal. If you’re inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception.

Understanding the Power Save Feature

If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. If your phone is active, it periodically rechecks service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key. Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a message displays on the screen. When a signal is found, your phone returns to standby mode.

Understanding How Your Phone Operates

Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode.

Knowing Radio Frequency Safety

The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP standards described below. In 1991-92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) joined in updating ANSI’s 1982 standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure to RF signals. More than 120 scientists, engineers and physicians from universities, government health agencies and industries developed this updated standard after reviewing the available body of research. In 1993, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August 1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of the existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by the National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP).

Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance

There are several simple guidelines for operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service.

•Speak directly into the mouthpiece.

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Contents L E P H O N E Copyright Intellectual PropertyDisclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability Privacy Table of Contents Ringers 109 106Getting Started Open View of PhoneGetting Started Getting Started Indicates that the EV-DO connection is dormant Viewing the Display ScreenGetting Started Indicates that a voice memo or video is being recorded Indicates that the white balance has been set to AutomaticYour phone can also display a handy glossary of icons Turning Your Phone On and OffSelect Phone Info Select Icon Glossary To turn your phone onUsing Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Battery CapacityTo turn your phone off To install the LiIon battery Installing the BatteryRemoving the Battery Charging the BatteryTo remove your battery Plug the other end into an electrical outlet Using the Travel AdapterUsing a microSD Memory Card in Your Phone Installing the microSDTM Memory CardTo install the card Getting Started Phone Basics Accessing MenusDisplaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering CallsMissed Call Notification To disconnect a call when you are finishedCalling Emergency Numbers To answer an incoming callEnd-of-Call Options In-Call OptionsFinding a Phone Number Saving a Phone NumberDialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses To set up abbreviated dialingAbbreviated Dial To dial or save phone numbers with pausesUsing Speed Dialing Using Caller IDResponding to Call Waiting Making a Three-Way CallTTY Use With Handset To turn TTY Mode on or off Select Accessibility+ Hear, or TTY Off and press to save and exit Predictive Text Entering TextAlpha Text Entering TextUsing the Qwerty Keypad Numbers, Symbols, Smileys and Quick MessagesSelect Off To enter numbers Roaming Setting Your Roaming ModeRecognizing Icons on the Display Screen Roaming on Other Digital NetworksSelect Update PRL Update PRL1Roaming Select More Select RoamingCall Name or # Voice ServiceTo compose a text message using Voice Service Voice ServiceTo compose Pic/Video Message using Voice Service Send Text Name or #Lookup Name To retrieve information using Lookup NameGo To Menu Check ItemCustomizing Voice Service Configuring ConfirmationConfiguring Voice Adaptation Displaying Voice Recognition Software Version Changing Audio Guidance ModeMain Menu Main MenuGrid style List styleMenu Layout Changing the Phone’s Menu StyleMain Menu Volume keys Navigating the Wireless WebWeb Launching the Web BrowserUsing the Toolbar WebFont size Send this page to Clear private data TV & Radio EntertainmentMusic Music PlayerEntertainment Music Player ControlsPress to play or pause the current track Downloading My DownloadsAssigning Ringers and Wallpaper To download items to your phoneAssigning Downloaded Wallpaper My DownloadsPlaying Games Launching ApplicationsAre finished press twice or press and select Exit Ringers Ringers SettingsGet New Ringers RingersRinger Type Selecting Ringer Type for RoamingRing Tones, Melodies, or My Downloads To enable or disable alert sounds Select Ringer Settings Select Ringer TypeAlerts Key TonesSelect Ringer Settings Select Key Tones Select Tone Volume To select a tone volumeSelect Ringer Settings Select Key Tones Select Tone Length Select Key Tones Select Tone TypeText Messaging MessagingMessaging To send a text messageTo reply to the text message Sending Picture/Video Messages from your Phone Pic/Video MessagesTo erase messages Select Text MessagesTo access the online e-mail service To access Instant MessagingInstant Messaging MailRetrieving Your Voicemail Messages VoicemailSettings Clearing the Message IconVoicemail # Notification Call Back #Quick Messages Edit Signature To add a preset messageThis menu allows you to create your signature To edit your signature, or to turn signatures on or offPic/Video Message Alerts SetupCalls Options CallsMaking a Call From the Calls Menu Activate the main menu, highlight the Calls menu, and pressFinding Contacts ContactsAdding a New Contact Editing an Existing ContactTo select a ringer type for an entry Backup1Contacts Missed Alerts Missed Alerts optionsTo view your Missed Alerts Camera CameraTo take a picture To record a videoCamera Settings Camera and Camcorder OptionsTo set a camera option Camcorder Options Setting the Self-timerMy Albums Options My AlbumsTo view media stored in an Album Select My AlbumsSend Pic/Video Message To send Pic/Video messages from My AlbumsSelect via Picture Message or via Video Message To print pictures from your phone PrintSelect Print Insert the data cable into your phone Left softkey for NextAuto Save to 4x6 DefaultStatus Bar Tools Alarm ClockGPS Nav ToolsCalculator BluetoothTip Calculator CalendarToday Task List SchedulerTo add an event for a specific calendar date To add a taskCountdown To set up a new countdownTo view a task To delete one or more tasksErasing Events Viewing EventsConnect to PC Memory CardFormat Memory Card File ManagerTo format an inserted memory card Select Memory Card Select Format Memory CardMemory Info Memo PadWorld Clock Voice MemoRecording Voice Memos To play the voice memos you have recorded To record a conversation during a phone callTo erase an individual memo To erase all voice memosUpdate Phone Voice ServiceBluetooth BluetoothBluetooth Status Indicators On/OffDevice Info Device NamePairing Bluetooth Devices Waiting for PairingPaired Devices Options Settings SettingsDisplay Power Save Mode Keypad LightLanguage Messages SoundsText Entry GreetingLaunch Pad Phone InfoMore Auto KeyguardVoice Service AccessibilityTTS Settings Airplane ModeBrowser Call SetupAuto Answer Abbreviated DialCall Answer Call EndContacts Match Contacts Speed DialsMy Name Card Turbo Button Headset ModeRinger Sound LocationRestrict and Lock To set up restrict and lock for voiceLock Camera/Pictures Select Restrict and LockLocking Your Phone Select Unlocked, On Power-Up or Lock Now, and pressRoaming Select Restrict and Lock Select Camera/PicturesSecurity Changing the Lock CodeSpecial #s Default Settings Erase/ResetReset Phone SecuritySelect Erase/Reset Select Reset Phone Phone Support Add New ServicesSecurity Live AssistanceText Assistance Safety SafetyGetting the Most Out of Your Reception Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Using Your Phone While DrivingFollowing Safety Guidelines Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Turning Off Your Phone Before FlyingTurning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas Caring for the Battery Restricting Children’s Access to your PhoneProtecting Your Battery Disposal of Lithium Ion LiIon Batteries Acknowledging Special Precautions Industry Canada NoticeInformation to User Reorient / relocate the receiving antennaSpecific Absorption Rates SAR for Wireless Phones Owner’s RecordModel SPH-m560 User Guide Proprietary Notice Standard Limited Warranty Manufacturer’s WarrantyManufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty Capacity Charging Disposal Installing Removing Alarm Clock 67 Alert Notification 43 Auto-AnswerCamcorder Mode Options Camera Mode Options Setting the Self-timer Taking PicturesAdding an Entry Editing Entries Finding Entries 16 Call WaitingDisplaying Your Phone Number Saving With PausesWorld Clock