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  • Page 1: User Manual

    SCH-W169 user manual Downloaded from http://www.gsmarc.com...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    • infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for The descriptions in this manual are based on the default such copyright infringement by the user. settings of your phone.

  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

    The exact terms of the licenses, disclaimers, example: p.12 (represents “see page 12”) ► acknowledgements and notices are available on the Samsung's website http://opensource.samsung.com. → Followed by—the order of options or menus • you must select to perform a step; for example: Please keep this manual for future reference.
  • Page 4 Copyright Trademarks • Copyright © 2012 Samsung Electronics SAMSUNG, and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. This user manual is protected under international ® • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth copyright laws. SIG, Inc. worldwide.
  • Page 5 Contents Access menus ............ 20 Assembling ..........Use My menu mode ......... 20 Unpack ..............8 Customise your phone ........20 Insert the SIM or UIM card and battery ..8 Switch networks ..........24 Charge the battery ........... 10 Enter text ............
  • Page 6 Entertainment ........Web ............Camera ..............39 Internet ............... 56 Music ..............44 Connectivity ......... FM radio .............. 47 Bluetooth ............58 Games and more ..........49 PC connections ..........60 Personal information ......Tools ............Phonebook ............50 Alarms ..............62 Calendar ..............
  • Page 7 Mobile Prayer ............. 65 SIM cards management ........72 My files ..............66 Application settings ......... 72 Stopwatch ............68 Security ............... 77 Timer ..............68 Network settings ..........78 World clock ............68 PC connections ..........78 Memory settings ..........79 Settings ..........

  • Page 8: Unpack

    • Travel adapter (charger) be compatible with your phone. • User manual Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or Insert the SIM or UIM card and illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions battery that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty.
  • Page 9 To insert the SIM or UIM card and battery, Insert the SIM or UIM card. Your phone has SIM and UIM card slots to allow you to If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] to turn it off. use the left slot for the SIM card and right slot for the Remove the back cover.

  • Page 10: Charge The Battery

    You can charge the phone with the provided travel adapter or by connecting the phone to a PC with a PC data cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your phone.
  • Page 11 • If your phone is not charging properly, bring your phone and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause phone and then from the power outlet.

  • Page 12: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side 8 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). of the phone. Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully Plug the small end of the PC data cable into the compatible with your phone.

  • Page 13: Remove The Memory Card

    • Your phone supports only the FAT file structure for Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with locks in place. a different file structure, your phone will ask you to Replace the back cover.

  • Page 14: Attach A Hand Strap (Optional)

    Attach a hand strap (optional) › Format the memory card Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause Remove the back cover. incompatibilities with your phone. Format the memory card only on the phone. Slide a hand strap through the hand strap hole and hook it over the small projection.

  • Page 15: Turn Your Phone On And Off

    Getting started To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above. • Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes Turn your phone on and off and hospitals.

  • Page 16: Get To Know Your Phone

    Get to know your phone › Phone layout Earpiece Display Camera lens Speaker Multifunction jack 4-way navigation key Back cover Right softkey Confirm key Left softkey Power/End key Dial key My menu key Network switch Alphanumeric keys Internal antenna Special function keys Mouthpiece Getting started Downloaded from http://www.gsmarc.com...

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    › Keys Function Function Make or answer a call; In Idle Dial mode, retrieve recently dialled, Perform actions indicated at the Softkeys missed, or received numbers. bottom of the display. Turn the phone on or off (press In Idle mode, access user- Power/End and hold);...

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    › Idle screen › Indicator icons When the phone is in Idle mode, you will see the following Icons shown on the display may vary depending on screen. From this screen, you can view your phone’s status your region or service provider. and access applications.

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    Icon Definition Icon Definition Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset Memory card inserted connected New text message (SMS) Normal profile activated New multimedia message (MMS) Silent profile activated New email message Battery power level New voice mail messages Current time Music playback in progress Music playback paused FM radio on...

  • Page 20: Access Menus

    Access menus To assign menus, Settings Phone settings In Menu mode, select To access your phone’s menus, → → My menu. Menu> to access Menu mode. In Idle mode, press < Select a location a menu you want. → Press the Navigation key to select a menu or Repeat step 2 to assign more menus (if necessary) application.
  • Page 21 › Set the current time and date › Set up a sound profile In the CDMA network, your phone will receive time You can change your phone's sounds by customising and date information from the network. You only the current sound profile or switching to another sound need to set the time and date in the GSM network or profile.
  • Page 22 Settings Phone settings In Menu mode, select → → Samsung is not responsible for any use of default Shortcuts. images or wallpapers provided on your device. Select a key to use as a shortcut. Select a theme for menu screens ›...

  • Page 23: Lock Your Phone

    If you block your SIM or UIM card by entering Samsung Service Centre to unlock it. an incorrect PUK, bring the card to your service • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of provider to unblock it. passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.

  • Page 24: Switch Networks

    Switch networks › Select a primary network In Menu mode, select Settings SIM cards Once you insert two SIM or UIM cards, you can switch back → management Network. and forth between each network and select a primary SIM → or UIM card.

  • Page 25: Enter Text

    • › Change the names and icons of the SIM Press and hold [ ] to select an input mode from the list. This function is available only when you are creating a or UIM cards message. Settings SIM cards In Menu mode, select →...

  • Page 26: Calling

    Communication To end the call, press [ • Use the phonebook to save numbers you dial frequently. p. 50 ► • To quickly access the call log to redial the numbers Calling you dialled recently, press [ Learn to use calling functions, such as making and Answer a call answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features.
  • Page 27 Call an international number › Use options during a voice call You can use the following options while a voice call is in 0] to insert the In Idle mode, press and hold [ progress: international prefix. • To adjust the voice volume, press the Navigation key up Enter the complete number you want to dial (country or down.
  • Page 28 • • To create a new message, < Options> Message To make a multiparty call (conference call) on the GSM → → Create new message. network, make a second call and press <Options> Conference call when connected to the second •...
  • Page 29 › Use additional features To add more number, repeat step 4-7 above. You can use various other call-related features, such as Select numbers to reject. auto rejection, or call diverting. Options> Save. Press < → Set auto rejection Save>. Press < Use auto rejection to reject calls from certain numbers Make a fake call automatically.
  • Page 30 You can make fake calls appear more realistic by playing In Menu mode, select Settings Application → back a recorded voice. To record a voice, settings Call Voice calls or Data calls. → → The Data calls menu is available only for the GPRS Settings Application In Menu mode, select...
  • Page 31 Set call barring Set call waiting Call barring is a network feature to restrict certain types Call waiting is a network feature to alert you of an of calls or to prevent others from making calls with your incoming call while you are on a previous call. phone.

  • Page 32: Call Log

    Call log › View the call time You can view time data for your calls and data calls, such Learn to view and manage logs of calls you have dialled, as the duration of the last call and the total duration of all received, or missed and messages you have sent, or calls.

  • Page 33: Send A Text Message

    › Send a text message › Send a multimedia message This feature is available only on the GSM network. In Menu mode, select Messages Create new → message Message. → Messages Create new In Menu mode, select → message Message. →...

  • Page 34: View A Message

    › View a message In a message folder, press <Options> to use the following options: Messages you have received, sent or saved are sorted • View. To view the message, select automatically into the following message folders. • Delete. To delete the message, select •...
  • Page 35 Press <Options> Edit to open a new template Select Recipients to open the recipient list. → window. Options> Enter a recipient number and press < → Options> Save. Save. Enter your text and press < → Scroll down and scroll left or right to select the number You can now insert a text template in the text field while of times to repeat the SOS message.
  • Page 36 Set up an email account Option Function In addition to the email account predefined by your service Password Enter your password. provider, you can add your personal email accounts. POP3 server/IMAP4 Enter the address of the In Menu mode, select Messages Settings Email...
  • Page 37 Set up an email profile Send an email message You can add your own connection profile for using email Messages Create new In Menu mode, select → services. message. Email. → In Menu mode, select Messages Settings Email → → Enter an email address.
  • Page 38 View an email message Messages My messages In Menu mode, select → → Email inbox. Check new email>. Press < Select an email or a header. Options> Retrieve If you selected a header, press < → to view the body of the email. Communication Downloaded from http://www.gsmarc.com...

  • Page 39: Camera

    Entertainment Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can capture photos at resolutions up to 640 x 480 pixels and videos at resolutions up to 176 x 144 pixels. Capture a photo ›...

  • Page 40: Capture A Series Of Photos

    • After capturing photos, press < > and select a photo to To print the photo, press < Options> Print via → → view. option. • To protect the photo, press < Options> Protection on. • → Options> Full To view the photo in full screen, press < →...
  • Page 41 › Capture a mosaic photo Make any necessary adjustments. You can capture multiple images and automatically Press the Confirm key to take a photo and combine them into a mosaic. automatically apply the decorative frame. Camera to turn on the camera. In Menu mode, select Customise camera settings ›...

  • Page 42: Record A Video

    Option Function Setting Function Exposure Set the camera shutter to make a Select a type of exposure metre. Shutter sound metering sound when capturing a photo. Apply a special effect, such as sepia, Select a memory location for storing Effects Storage black and white, or negative tones.
  • Page 43 Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary Press < > to stop recording. adjustments. The video is saved automatically. After recording videos, press < > to view the recorded videos. • To send the video to others via multimedia message, email, or the Bluetooth wireless feature, press <...

  • Page 44: Music

    Option Function Option Function Audio Size Change the resolution option. Turn the audio on or off. recording Set the length of the delay before the Timer Select a memory location for storing camcorder records a video. Storage recorded videos. Adjust the colour balance according White balace Default name Set a default name for new videos...

  • Page 45: Add Music Files To Your Phone

    Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. p. 56 ► • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. p. 60 ► • Copy to your memory card. p. 60 ►...

  • Page 46: Create A Playlist

    › Create a playlist Adjust the following settings to customise your music player: In Menu mode, select Music Playlists. → Option Function Create playlist. Press <Options> → Change the repeat mode (off, Options> Enter a title for your new playlist and press < Repeat mode repeating a file, or repeating all Save.

  • Page 47: Fm Radio

    FM radio Control the FM radio with the following keys: Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect the supplied headset, which serves as the radio antenna. Listen to the FM radio ›...
  • Page 48 › Save radio stations automatically Press the Confirm key to turn on the FM radio. Scroll to the radio station you want. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. Options> Add to Favourites. Press < → FM radio. In Menu mode, select Record songs from the FM radio ›...

  • Page 49: Games And More

    Games and more › Customise FM radio settings In Menu mode, select FM radio. Learn to use games and applications powered by award- winning Java technology. This feature is available only on Options> Settings. Press < → the GSM network. Adjust the following setting to customise your FM To play games or launch applications, radio:...

  • Page 50: Phonebook

    Personal information Enter contact information. If you are saving the contact on a SIM or UIM card, you can save only the contact’s name and a phone number. Phonebook Press < Options> Save to add the contact to → Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or memory.

  • Page 51: Find A Contact

    › Find a contact Select Assign contact type a contact. → a → The contact is saved to the speed dial number. In Menu mode, select Phonebook. You can now call this contact from Idle mode by Enter the first letters of the name you want. pressing and holding the assigned speed dial number.

  • Page 52: Calendar

    › Create a group of contacts › Copy or move contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can manage multiple In Menu mode, select Phonebook. contacts and send messages or email to an entire group. Select a contact. Start by creating a group. Options>...

  • Page 53: Memo

    Enter the details of the event as required. To view events by event types, Save>, or press <Options> Save. Press < → Organiser Calendar. In Menu mode, select → Options> Event list Press < an event type. → → View events ›...

  • Page 54: Task

    › Create a memo › Create a task In Menu mode, select Organiser Memo. In Menu mode, select Organiser Task. → → Create>. Create>. Press < Press < Enter your memo text. Enter the details of the task. Options> Save. Save>, press <Options>...

  • Page 55: Voice Recorder

    Voice recorder Select a voice memo. Control playback with the following keys: Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. You can set voice memos as call or alarm ringtones. › Record a voice memo In Menu mode, select Applications Voice recorder. →...

  • Page 56: Internet

    › Browse web pages In Menu mode, select Internet Home to launch a → specifed homepage. Internet To access a specified web page, select Enter URL, enter the web address (URL) of the web page, and press Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. Open.

  • Page 57: Customise Browser Settings

    Press < Options> Save. → Option Function Change display and sound Customise browser settings › Preferences settings for the web browser. Internet Settings. In Menu mode, select → Certificates View the details of certificates. Adjust the following settings to customise your web Access version and copyright browser: About browser...

  • Page 58: Connectivity

    Connectivity • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. • Always ensure that you share and receive data Bluetooth with devices that are trusted and properly secured.
  • Page 59 To allow other devices to locate your phone, scroll Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free car down to My phone’s visibility and scroll left or right kits, may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000. If to On. the other device has a PIN, you must enter it. If you select Custom, you can set duration that your Send data using the Bluetooth wireless ›...

  • Page 60: Pc Connections

    Connect with Samsung PC studio › Insert a memory card into the phone. Ensure that Samsung PC studio is installed on your PC. You In Menu mode, select Settings PC connections →...
  • Page 61 Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. Open the folder to view files. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. To disconnect the phone from the PC, click the USB device icon on the Windows task bar and click the option to safely remove the mass storage...

  • Page 62: Alarms

    Tools › Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • OK> to stop the alarm. Press < Alarms • Snooze> to silence the alarm for the snooze Press < period. Learn to set and control alarms for important events. Deactivate an alarm ›...

  • Page 63: Calculator

    In Menu mode, select always update the rates before performing currency → → conversion type. conversions. Samsung is not responsible for inaccurate or incomplete currency data. Enter the currencies or measurements and units in the appropriate fields. Tools Downloaded from http://www.gsmarc.com...

  • Page 64: Image Editor

    Image editor Enter a new file name for the image and press <Options> Save. → You can edit images and apply fun effects. Adjust an image › › Apply effects to images Open an image to edit. In Menu mode, select Applications Image editor.

  • Page 65: Mobile Prayer

    Save the edited image with a new file name. Move or resize the visual feature or text and press <Options> Done. → Crop an image › Save the edited image with a new file name. Open an image to edit. Mobile Prayer Press <...

  • Page 66: My Files

    › Supported file formats Set details as desired. Your phone supports the following file formats: Save>, or press <Options> Save. Press < → Type Supported format Control the mobile prayer › Image bmp, jpg, gif, png, agif When the prayer tone sounds, press <Exit> to stop the prayer tone and return to the previous screen.
  • Page 67 › View a file › Set an image as your wallpaper You can set your photos or images as a background image In Menu mode, select My files a memory location → for the idle screen. a file type. → My files In Menu mode, select a memory location...

  • Page 68: Stopwatch

    Stopwatch Press the Confirm key to begin the countdown. You can now use other functions with the timer Learn to record the time of an event as you would with a counting down in the background. Press <Back> and traditional stopwatch and lap timer. access another application.

  • Page 69: Settings

    › Add a world clock to your display With the dual clock display, you can view clocks with two different time zones on your display. After you have created a world clock, Settings Display and light In Menu mode, select →...

  • Page 70: Access The Settings Menu

    Settings • Voice call ringtone : Select a ringtone to use if you set the phone to alert you to incoming voice calls by playing a melody. • Call alert volume : Adjust the volume level for the call Access the Settings menu ringtone.

  • Page 71: Display And Light

    • • Alert tone volume : Adjust the volume level for the alert My theme : Select a colour theme for the menu screens. tone. p. 22 ► • • Keypad tone : Select a tone to sound when you press Dialing display : Customise the dialing screen.

  • Page 72: Phone Settings

    SIM cards management AM/PM : Select AM or PM when you select the 12 hours time format. Access and alter the following settings to control the Date : Set the current date manually. network and the card settings for your phone. Time format : Select a time format.
  • Page 73 • All calls Call barring : Block calls from specified numbers. p. 31 ► Show my number : Show your mobile phone number Auto redial to recipients. : Set whether or not to automatically redial a call that was not connected. Auto reject : Enable or disable the auto reject feature and specify a list of numbers to reject.
  • Page 74 › Message Receiving options Home network: Set whether or not your phone Customise the settings for messaging features. automatically retrieves new messages when you are in • Multimedia messages your home service area. Sending options Roaming network: Set whether or not your phone Priority: Set the priority level of your messages.
  • Page 75 Message class : Limit the multimedia message creation Delivery report: Set the network to inform you when size. If the type of contents does not match or the your messages are delivered. content is too large, you can receive different alert Reply path: Allow recipients to reply to you through messages according to the settings in Creation mode.
  • Page 76 Request delivery receipt: Send a request for a Keep in server: Set to leave a copy of the original delivery report along with your messages to be email on the email server. informed when your messages are delivered. Email accounts : Set up email accounts.

  • Page 77: Security

    • › Calendar Broadcast messages (available only on the GSM network): Customise the settings for the calendar. Activation : Activate or deactivate the broadcast • Starting day : Set which day should begin the week message feature. (Sunday or Monday). Receiving channels : Set whether to receive messages •...

  • Page 78: Network Settings

    › Phone security Change PIN2 : Change the PIN2, which is used to protect the primary PIN. • Phone lock : Activate or deactivate the phone lock PIN lock : Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature to feature to require a phone password before using the require the PIN before using the device.

  • Page 79: Memory Settings

    Memory settings Access and alter the following settings to control your phone’s memory use: • Clear phone memory : Erase the selected data from your phone’s memory. This will permanently erase all selected data from the phone’s memory. • Memory card : Access details about your memory card and format the memory card.
  • Page 80 Troubleshooting Code Try this to solve the problem: Your SIM or UIM card is blocked, usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly When you turn on your phone or while you are several times. You must enter the PUK using the phone, it prompts you to enter one of supplied by your service provider.
  • Page 81 Calls are being dropped Others cannot hear you speaking on a call • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, Ensure that you are not covering the built-in you may lose your connection to the network. Move to microphone.
  • Page 82 When dialling from contacts, the call is not The battery does not charge properly or the connected phone turns off • • Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold- list.
  • Page 83 Your Samsung mobile phone must have sufficient Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile available memory and battery power to operate the phone for a variety of reasons. If you receive error camera application. If you receive error messages when...
  • Page 84 Ensure that your phone and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not established when you connect the phone to a PC •...

  • Page 85: Safety Precautions

    Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically Do not use damaged power cords or plugs, or loose designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can electrical sockets cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
  • Page 86 Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage Do not use your device near a pacemaker • • Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot Avoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker if temperatures.
  • Page 87 • • Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations) or near Use a hands-free device. • fuels or chemicals. Get to know your device and its convenience features, such as speed • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in dial and redial.
  • Page 88 • Do not use or store your device in dusty, dirty areas Use your device to call for help. Dial a local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, or medical emergencies. Dust can cause your device to malfunction. •...
  • Page 89 • • Your device may overheat and cause a fire. Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung. Do not drop your device or cause impacts to your device •...
  • Page 90 (such as Any changes or modifications to your device can void your templates and predictive text), and take frequent breaks. manufacturer’s warranty. For service, take your device to a Samsung Service Centre. Protect your hearing •...
  • Page 91 • Avoid disturbing others when using the device in public Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and electrical noise from other devices. Do not allow children to use your device • Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals with your fingers or Your device is not a toy.

  • Page 92: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased based on the compliance of all reported SAR levels with the FCC RF this product, or their local government office, for details of where and exposure guidelines.
  • Page 93 Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content “THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS. ” SAMSUNG or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and...
  • Page 94 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-31767A www.samsungmobile.com English (IND). 04/2012. Rev. 1.1 Downloaded from http://www.gsmarc.com...

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