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http://www.samsungmobile.com English (EU). 01/2008. Rev. 1.1
SGH-J700
user manual
Instructional icons
using this Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons
you will see in this manual:
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Copyright information
→ Followed by—the order of options or
menus you must select to perform a step; Rights to all technologies and products that
for example: Press <Menu> → comprise this device are the property of their
Messages → Create new message respective owners:
(represents Menu, followed by • Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the
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safety and usage information 2
Safety warnings .......................................... 2
contents Safety precautions ...................................... 4
Important usage information ....................... 7
introducing your mobile phone 10
Unpack ..................................................... 10
Phone layout ............................................. 11
Keys ......................................................... 12
Display ...................................................... 13
Icons ......................................................... 13
assembling and preparing your mobile
phone 15
Install the SIM card and battery ................. 15
Charge the battery .................................... 17
Insert a memory card (optional) ................. 18
using basic functions 19
Turn your phone on and off ....................... 19
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Access menus .......................................... 20 Activate mobile tracker ............................. 37
Customise your phone .............................. 20 Record and play voice memos .................. 38
Use basic call functions ............................ 21 Edit images ............................................... 39
Send and view messages ......................... 22 Use Java-powered games and applications 41
Add and find contacts ............................... 25 View world clocks ..................................... 41
contents
Use basic camera functions ...................... 26 Set and use alarms ................................... 42
Listen to music ......................................... 27 Use the calculator ..................................... 43
Browse the web ........................................ 28 Convert currencies or measurements ....... 43
Set a countdown timer ............................. 44
using advanced functions 29
Use the stopwatch .................................... 44
Use advanced call functions ..................... 29
Create a text memo .................................. 44
Use advanced Phonebook functions ......... 31
Manage your calendar .............................. 44
Use advanced messaging functions .......... 32
Use advanced music functions ................. 33 overview of menu functions a
using tools and applications 35 troubleshooting b
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............ 35
index e
Activate and send an SOS message ......... 36
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Safety warnings
safety and Keep your phone away from small
usage children and pets
Keep your phone and all accessories out of the
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Install mobile phones and equipment • Never place batteries or phones on or in heating
with caution devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or
radiators. Batteries may explode when
Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment overheated.
installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid
placing your phone and accessories near or in an air • Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid
exposing the battery to high external pressure,
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Turn off the phone in potentially
explosive environments Safety precautions
Do not use your phone at refuelling points (service
stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your Drive safely at all times
phone whenever directed by warning signs or Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all
safety and usage information
instructions. Your phone could cause explosions or regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones
fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and while driving. Use hands-free accessories to
transfer areas or blasting areas. Do not store or carry increase your safety when possible.
flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in
the same compartment as the phone, its parts, or Follow all safety warnings and
accessories.
regulations
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a
injuries mobile phone in a certain area.
When sending text messages or playing games on Use only Samsung-approved
your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip,
press the keys lightly, use special features that accessories
reduce the number of keys you have to press (such Using incompatible accessories may damage your
as templates and predictive text), and take frequent phone or cause injury.
breaks.
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Turn off the phone near medical Protect batteries and chargers from
equipment damage
Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot
hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/
regulations, posted warnings, and directions from 115° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the
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• Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty Avoid interference with other electronic
areas to prevent damage to moving parts. devices
• Your phone is a complex electronic device— Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that
protect it from impacts and rough handling to may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded
avoid serious damage. electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing
safety and usage information
• Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices
moving parts and prevent proper operation. in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of
• Avoid using the phone’s camera flash or light your electronic devices to solve any interference
close to the eyes of children or animals. problems you experience.
• 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.
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Important usage information • Disconnect chargers from power sources when
not in use.
• Use batteries only for their intended purpose.
Use your phone in the normal position
Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. Handle SIM cards and memory cards
with care
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Ensure access to emergency services During testing, the maximum SAR recorded for this
Emergency calls from your phone may not be model was 0.499 watts per kilogram. In normal use,
possible in some areas or circumstances. Before the actual SAR is likely to be much lower, as the
travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an phone has been designed to emit only the RF
alternate method of contacting emergency services energy necessary to transmit a signal to the nearest
base station. By automatically emitting lower levels
safety and usage information
personnel.
when possible, your phone reduces your overall
exposure to RF energy.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
certification information The Declaration of Conformity at the back of this
manual demonstrates your phone’s compliance with
Your phone conforms to European Union (EU)
the European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications
standards that limit human exposure to radio
Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information
frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and
about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the
telecommunications equipment. These standards
Samsung mobile phone website.
prevent the sale of mobile phones that exceed a
maximum exposure level (known as the Specific
Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 watts per kilogram
of body tissue.
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Correct disposal of this product Business users should contact their supplier and
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) check the terms and conditions of the purchase
contract. This product should not be mixed with
(Applicable in the European Union and other commercial wastes for disposal.
other European countries with separate
collection systems)
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Unpack
introducing your Check your product box for the following items:
• Mobile phone
mobile phone •
•
Battery
Travel adapter (charger)
• User manual
In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s
layout, keys, display, and icons. The items supplied with your phone may vary
depending on the software and accessories
available in your region or offered by your
service provider.
You can obtain additional accessories from
your local Samsung dealer.
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Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys
and features:
The front of your phone includes the following keys
and features:
Camera lens
Earpiece Mirror
In Idle mode, access My Menu mode Alpha- characters; In Idle mode, press and
Navigation
(up) or user-defined menus (left/right/ numeric hold [1] to access voice mails and [0]
down); In Menu mode, scroll through to enter an international call prefix
menu options Enter special characters or perform
In Idle mode, launch the web special functions; In Idle mode, press
Special
browser; In Menu mode, select the and hold [ ] for Silent profile; Press
Centre function
highlighted menu option or confirm and hold [ ] to enter a pause
an input between numbers
Make or answer a call; In Idle mode,
Volume Adjust the phone’s volume
Dial retrieve recently dialled, missed, or
received numbers
Delete characters or items in an
Delete
application
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Display Icons
Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Learn about the icons that appear on your display.
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Icon Definition Icon Definition
Alarm activated Offline profile activated
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Install the SIM card and battery
When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will
assembling and receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card,
with subscription details, such as your personal
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2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery.
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Charge the battery Improperly connecting the adapter can cause
serious damage to the phone. Any damages
Before using the phone for the first time, you must by misuse are not covered by the warranty.
charge the battery.
1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the
side of the phone.
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Turn your phone on and off
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Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) Lock your phone
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings →
Display settings → Home screen. Security settings → Phone lock.
2. Select Wallpaper → an image category → an 2. Select On.
image. 3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press
3. Press <Save>. <OK>.
Use the speakerphone feature • To end a call, press and hold the headset button.
1. During a call, press the Centre key → <Yes> to
activate the speaker. Send and view messages
2. To switch back to the earpiece, press the Centre Learn to send and view text (SMS), multimedia
key again. (MMS), and email messages.
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2. Enter your message text. X p. 24 8. Press <Options> → Send.
3. Press <Options> → Save and send or Send 9. Enter a destination number or an email address.
only. 10. Press the Centre key to send the message.
4. Enter a destination number.
5. Press the Centre key to send the message. Send an email
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages →
Send a multimedia message Create new message → Email.
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Enter text Mode Function
When entering text, you can change the text input 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric
mode: keys to enter an entire word.
2. When the word displays correctly, press
• Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 and T9
[ ] to insert a space. If the correct word
ABC modes. does not display, press [0] to select an
• Press [ ] to change case or switch to Number alternate word.
mode.
using basic functions
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View an email 3. Select a number type (if necessary).
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → 4. Enter contact information.
My messages → Email inbox. 5. Press <Save> or the Centre key to add the
2. Select Check new mail. contact to memory.
3. Select an email or a header.
Find a contact
4. If you selected a header, press <Options> →
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Phonebook →
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Use basic camera functions Capture videos
Learn the basics to capture and view photos and 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Camera to turn
videos. on the camera.
2. Press [1] to switch to Recording mode.
Capture photos 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Camera to turn adjustments.
on the camera.
using basic functions
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Listen to music Create a playlist and listen to music files
Learn how to listen to music via the music player or Start by transferring files to your phone or memory
FM radio. card:
• Download from the wireless web. X Browse the
Listen to the FM radio web
1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung
multifunction jack. PC Studio. X Samsung PC Studio user manual
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4. Press the Centre key to begin playback. Browse web pages
5. Control playback using the following keys: 1. In Idle mode, press the Centre key to launch your
Key Function service provider’s homepage.
Centre Pause or resume playback 2. Navigate web pages using the following keys:
/ Adjust the volume up or down Key Function
• Left: Skip backward; Scan Navigation Scroll up or down on a web page
using basic functions
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Use advanced call functions
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Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call
Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press If your network supports this function, you can
<Retrieve> to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call:
1. Press [ ] to answer the second call.
Dial a second call The first call is automatically placed on hold.
If your network supports this function, you can dial
2. Press <Swap> to switch between the calls.
another number during a call:
using advanced functions
1. Press <Hold> to place the first call on hold. Make a multiparty call (conference call)
2. Enter the second number to dial and press [ ]. 1. Call the first party you want to add to the
3. Press <Swap> to switch between the two calls. multiparty call.
4. To end the call on hold, press <Options> → End 2. While connected to the first party, call the
held call. second party.
The first party is automatically placed on hold.
5. To end the current call, press [ ].
3. When connected to the second party, press
<Options> → Join.
4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more parties (if
necessary).
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Create a multimedia template Create a message from a multimedia
1. Create a multimedia message, with a subject template
and desired attachments, to use as your 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages →
template. X p. 23 Templates → Multimedia message templates.
2. From the message screen, press <Options> → 2. Scroll to the template you want and press
Save in → Templates. <Options> → Edit.
The message is now saved as a multimedia Your template opens as a new multimedia
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3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the Store radio stations automatically
multifunction jack on your phone to a PC.
1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s
When connected, a pop-up window will appear multifunction jack.
on the PC.
2. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
4. Select Open folder to view files in the pop-up FM radio.
window on the PC.
3. Press the Centre key to start the radio.
5. Copy files from the PC to the memory card.
using advanced functions
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Use the Bluetooth wireless feature
using tools and Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other
wireless devices for exchanging data and using
hands-free features.
applications Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
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3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or Receive data using the Bluetooth
the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, wireless feature
and press <OK>.
When the owner of the other device enters the 1. Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature
same code or accepts the connection, pairing is and press <OK> (if necessary).
complete. 2. Press <Yes> to confirm that you are willing to
receive data from the device (if necessary).
Send data using the Bluetooth wireless
using tools and applications
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4. Press the Centre key to open your contact list. Activate mobile tracker
5. Scroll to a contact and press the Centre key. When someone inserts a new SIM card in your
6. When you are finished selecting contacts, press phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically
<Select> to return to the recipient list. send the contact number to two recipients to help
7. Press <Options> → Save to save the recipients. you locate and recover your phone. To activate
mobile tracker,
8. Scroll down and set the number of times to
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings →
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6. Scroll to a contact and press the Centre key. 3. Speak your memo into the microphone (up to 1
7. When you are finished selecting contacts, press hour).
<Select> to return to the recipient list. 4. When you are finished speaking, press <Save>.
8. Press <Options> → Save to save the recipients.
Play a voice memo
9. Scroll down and enter the sender’s name.
1. From the voice recorder screen, press
10. Press <Save> → <Accept>. <Options> → Go to My voice clips.
using tools and applications
2. Select a file.
Record and play voice memos
3. Control the playback using the following keys:
Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder.
Key Function
Record a voice memo Centre Pause or resume playback
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Edit images Adjust an image
Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →
Image editor.
Apply effects to images 2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Take photo.
Image editor. 3. Select an image or take a new photo.
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10. Enter a new file name for the image and press Launch applications
the Centre key.
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → My files →
Games & more → an application.
Use Java-powered games and 2. Press <Options> to access a list of various
applications options and settings for your application.
Learn to use games and applications powered by
award-winning Java technology. View world clocks
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4. To set daylight saving time, press <Options> → Set and use alarms
Apply daylight saving time → a time zone →
<Save>. Learn to set and control alarms for important events.
5. Press <Options> → Save.
Set a new alarm
Add a world clock to your display 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Planner →
Alarms.
In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks
using tools and applications
with two different time zones on your display. 2. Scroll to an empty alarm slot and press the
Centre key.
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Planner →
World clock. 3. Set alarm details.
2. Scroll to a world clock and press <Options> → 4. Press <Save>.
Mark as second clock. The auto power-up feature sets the phone to
3. Press <Options> → Display settings. automatically turn on and sound the alarm at
the designated time if the phone is turned off.
4. Scroll left or right to select Dual digital.
5. Press <Save>.
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Stop an alarm Use the calculator
When the alarm sounds, 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Planner →
• Press any key to stop an alarm without snooze. Calculator.
• Press <OK> or the Centre key to stop an alarm 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator
with snooze or press any key to silence the alarm display to perform basic mathematical
for the snooze period. operations.
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Set a countdown timer 3. When you are finished, press <Stop>.
4. Press <Reset> to clear recorded times.
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Planner →
Timer.
2. Press <Set>.
Create a text memo
3. Enter hours or minutes to count down and press 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Planner →
<OK>. Memo.
using tools and applications
When you turn on your phone, the following Message Try this to solve the problem:
messages may appear:
When using the phone for the first time
Message Try this to solve the problem: or when the PIN requirement is
enabled, you must enter the PIN
troubleshooting
Ensure that the SIM card is installed Enter PIN
Insert SIM supplied with the SIM card. You can
correctly.
disable this feature by using the PIN
When the phone lock feature is lock menu.
Phone lock enabled, you must enter the password
Your SIM card is blocked, usually as a
you set for the phone.
result of entering your PIN incorrectly
Enter PUK
several times. You must enter the PUK
supplied by your service provider.
b
Your phone displays “No service,” “Network • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular
failure,” or “Not done.” network.
• When you are in areas with weak signals or poor • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the
reception, you may lose reception. Move to phone number.
another area and try again. Another caller cannot hear you speaking.
• You cannot access some options without a
• Ensure that you are not covering the built-in
subscription. Contact your service provider for
microphone.
more details.
• Ensure that the microphone is close to your
You enter a number, but the call is not dialled.
troubleshooting
mouth.
• Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key: [ ]. • If using a headset, ensure that it is properly
• Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular connected.
network. The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes.
• Ensure that you have not set call barring for the
Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to
phone number.
continue using the phone.
Another caller cannot reach you.
The audio quality of the call is poor.
• Ensure that your phone is turned on.
• Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s
internal antenna.
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• When you are in areas with weak signals or poor
reception, you may lose reception. Move to
another area and try again.
You select a contact to call, but the call is not
dialled.
• Ensure that the correct number is stored in the
contact list.
• Re-enter and save the number, if necessary.
troubleshooting
The battery does not charge properly or
sometimes the phone turns itself off.
• The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both
gold-coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth
and try charging the battery again.
• If the battery will no longer charge completely,
dispose of the old battery properly and replace it
with a new battery.
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index
alarms calculator multiparty, 30
creating, 42 see tools, calculator placing on hold, 30
deactivating, 43 recently dialled, 29
calendar
stopping, 43 see tools, calendar retrieving held calls, 30
battery viewing missed, 29
calls
charging, 17 advanced functions, 29 clock
installing, 15 answering additional calls, 30 see world clock
low battery indicator, 18 answering, 22
conference calls
Bluetooth basic functions, 21 see calls, multiparty
activating, 35 dialling additional calls, 30
receiving data, 36 dialling missed calls, 29 contacts
adding, 25
sending data, 36 from the Phonebook, 31
creating groups, 32
international numbers, 31
browser finding, 25
see web browser making, 21
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converter Java music player
see tools, converter accessing applications, 41 customising, 34
launching games, 41 listening to music, 27
countdown timer
see tools, countdown timer key tones 20 namecards 31
FM radio lock offline profile 19
listening to, 27 see phone lock
phone lock 21
storing stations, 34
memo photos
headset 22 see text or voice memos capturing, 26
index
images memory card 18 viewing, 26
adjusting, 39
messages radio
applying effects, 39 viewing email, 25 see FM radio
inserting visual features, 40 viewing multimedia, 24
transforming, 40 shortcut keys
viewing text, 24 see shortcuts
internet mobile tracker 37
see web browser shortcuts 21
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silent profile 20 tools wallpaper 21
alarm, 42
SIM card 15 web browser
calculator, 43 adding bookmarks, 28
skin colour 21 calendar, 44 launching homepage, 28
SOS message 36 converter, 43
countdown timer, 44 world clock
stopwatch setting dual display, 42
see tools, stopwatch stopwatch, 44
viewing, 41
templates videos
inserting, 33 capturing, 26
index
multimedia, 33 viewing, 26
text, 32 voice memos
playing, 38
text
creating memos, 44 recording, 38
entering, 24 volume
call volume, 22
timer
see tools, timer key tone volume, 20
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Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE) We hereby declare that [all essential radio test suites have been carried
out and that] the above named product is in conformity to all the
essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC.
We, Samsung Electronics
The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and
declare under our sole responsibility that the product detailed in Annex[IV] of Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed with the
involvement of the following Notified Body(ies):
GSM Mobile Phone : SGH-J700 BABT, Balfour House, Churchfield Road,
to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 2TD, UK*
standards and/or other normative documents. Identification mark: 0168
* It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the
phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact
the retailer where you purchased your phone.