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DUAL BAND GSM TELEPHONE SGH-N625 OWNER’S MANUAL ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea GLOBAL SYSTEMS FOR Code No.: GH68-03011A World Wide Web MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS http://www.samsungmobile.com Eng. 07/2002. Rev.1.0...
Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respec- tive suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the "Phone System"), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
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Product in conjunction with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (e) defects or dam- age from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installa- tion, or adjustment; (f) installation, maintenance, and service of Product, or (g) Product not purchased in the United States or Canada.
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LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PUR- CHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE...
Travel Adapter Battery Hand Strap Owner’s Manual In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local SAMSUNG dealer: • Cigarette lighter adapter • Simple hands-free car kit • Standard battery • Data kit • Ear-microphone •...
Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustration shows the main elements of your phone. Service light Earphone jack Ring/Volume key Talk/Send key Microphone Antenna Earpiece Display End/Power key Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Soft keys Perform the functions indicated by the text above them (in the bottom line of the display).
Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Display Display Layout The display comprizes three areas. Area Description First line Displays various icons (see opposite). Middle lines Display messages, instructions and any information that you enter (number to be dialed, for example).
Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Backlight The display and keypad are illuminated by a backlight. When you press any key, the backlight comes on. To specify the length of time for which the backlight is active, set the Backlight menu option (5-1-5);...
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G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d 3. Slide the ivory-colored lock on the SIM card holder left to unlock the holder. Lift the holder up. 4.
A travel adapter is provided with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local SAMSUNG dealer for further details. The phone can be used while the battery is charging. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time.
Call Functions Making a Call When the idle screen is displayed, key in the area code and phone number and press Note: If you have set the Auto Redial option (5-1-7) to ON (see page 82) and the person called does not answer or the line is busy, the number is redialed automatically up to ten times.
C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Using the Voice Dialing Feature When the Voice Dialing function is used, by saying a name, the number that has been associated to that name is dialed automatically.
C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Viewing Missed Calls If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who was calling you, provided that this service is available and you can then call the person back, if necessary.
C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s In-Call Options Your phone provides a number of control functions during a call. To access these functions during a call, press the Options soft key.
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C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Putting a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want.
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C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Making a Multiparty Call A multiparty call is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multiparty or conference call.
E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Changing the Text Input Mode 1. When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator in the lower right corner of the display.
E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Using the Number Mode The Number mode enables you to enter numbers in a text message (a telephone number, for example). Press the keys corresponding to the required digits before manually switching back to the appropriate text entry mode.
P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k 6. If you do not want to save the number and name in the suggested location, press location number and enter your preferred location by pressing the number keys.
P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Edit Allows you to edit a number and name stored in the phonebook. Erase Allows you to erase a number and name stored in the phonebook.
P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Searching for and Dialing a Number in the Phonebook 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the PhoneBook soft key. 2. If your SIM card provides Service Dialing Number (SDN) and Information Number services, press the OK soft key when Find Entry is highlighted.
Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customize your phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys. Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function. The roles of the soft keys vary according to the current context;...
Using the Menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling or by using the shortcuts. Accessing Menu Functions by Scrolling 1.
U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s Menu Structure Menus let you check or change your phone settings. The following outline shows the menu structure. Note: You can only see menu 0, if your SIM card supports the SIM Application Toolkit.
C C a a l l l l R R e e c c o o r r d d s s Outgoing Calls This option lets you view the last 15 outgoing calls. You can also: • Edit the number and save it in the phonebook •...
Messages Your phone receives voice mail notification messages, and the Short Message Service(SMS) messages. Voice mail and SMS are network services. Please contact your service provider for more information. When the icon appears, you have received voice mail. When the icon appears, you have received a new text message.
M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s To view this message, press the View soft key. The screen shows the: • Sender’s phone number (if sent with the message) • Date and time at which the message was received •...
M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Preset Message List Using this menu, you can preset up to five messages that you use most frequently. This menu shows the preset message list. Scroll through the list using keys.
M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Read: lets you view the first message. Scroll through the message using . At the end of the message, press the Next soft key to move to the next message.
Voice Functions You can use the Voice feature to customize various settings, such as the: • Voice Dial • Voice Command • Voice Memo • Voice Active Voice Dial The voice dialing feature allows you to make phone calls by saying a voice tag that has been added to a desired name and phone number.
V V o o i i c c e e F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Voice Dial Delete One Allows you to delete an individual voice tag. The corresponding phone number remains in the phonebook but the voice tag is deleted.
Composer and 3 by SMS. Note: • You can change the changeable ringtones by another downloading service. Please contact your service provider or Samsung service center to check its availability. • This feature is only available if your service provider supports it.
T T o o n n e e s s To... Press... Enter C, the first note key. in the musical scale Enter D key. Enter E key. Enter F key. Enter G key. Enter A key. Enter B key. Move a note up or key.
T T o o n n e e s s Alert Type This option allows you to indicate how you are to be informed of any incoming calls. The following options are available: Light only: only the backlight is switched on; the phone neither rings nor vibrates.
T T o o n n e e s s Minute Minder This option allows you to specify whether the phone must beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call. The following options are available: OFF: the phone does not beep.
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S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Own Number Note: The contents of this menu may vary, depending on the SIM card. You can enter your own name and number using this menu.
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S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Service Light This option allows you to select whether or not the service light on the top of the phone is used. The following options are available: ON: the service light flashes when the phone is ready for use.
S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Reset Settings You can easily reset your phone to its default configuration. To do so, proceed, as follows. 1. Select the Reset Settings menu option. 2.
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S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s To set your call forwarding options, proceed as follows. 1. Select the type of call forwarding required by pressing until the appropriate option is highlighted, and then press the Select soft key.
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S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s To set your call barring options, proceed as follows. 1. Select the type of call barring required by pressing until the appropriate option is highlighted and then press the Select soft key.
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S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Network Selection May not be allowed to access if not supported by your SIM card. The Network Selection feature enables you to indicate whether the network used when roaming (outside your home area) is selected automatically or manually Note: You can select a network other than your...
S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Closed User Group (CUG) This network service allows incoming and outgoing calls to be restricted to a selected user group. You may be a member of up to 10 user groups. For details on how to create, activate and use a closed user group, contact your service provider.
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S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s PIN Check When the PIN Check feature is enabled, you must enter your PIN each time you switch the phone on. Consequently, any person who does not have your PIN cannot use your phone without your approval.
S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s The following options are available: Enable: you can only call phone numbers stored in the phonebook. You must enter your PIN2. Disable: you can call any number. Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2.
Organizer The Organizer feature enables you to: • Write your schedule • Use a calculator • Set the current date and time • Set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time (to remind you of an appointment for example) •...
O O r r g g a a n n i i z z e e r r A date that has a schedule already associated is displayed in bold. If you select such a date, you will see the contents. Note: If you have scheduled more than one event on a given day, you can scroll to the required event by pressing...
O O r r g g a a n n i i z z e e r r Calculator You can use the phone as a 9-digit calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages. To use the calculator, proceed as follows.
O O r r g g a a n n i i z z e e r r World Time You can use your phone to check the current time in 21 major cities around the world. Scroll through the cities using the key.
Games Using this menu you can also enjoy games on the phone. Scroll to the desired game and press the Select soft key. The following options are available: New Game: allows you to start a new game. High Score: show you the high score list. Key Info.: shows you the key usage.
G G a a m m e e s s top right of the display. When you start a new game, press any key to display the game setting menu. To... Press... scroll up or down menu level up/ down the left /right soft key start a game Key Commands...
WWW Services You can use your phone as a Web Browser. You can obtain up-to-date news, weather, sport, and other information as well as use e-mail and other Internet services. Please contact your service provider to open your Internet account. To use the Web Browser, you must indicate your phone number via the Own Number menu option (5-1-2).
W W W W W W S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s 3. Press the OK soft key to select the option. 4. If necessary, select the secondary option by pressing the key, followed by OK.
Additional Services ALS (Alternate Line Service) Note: Please contact your service provider to check the availability of this feature and how to subscribe to it. The ALS feature enables two lines to be associated with one SIM card. Consequently, you can make and receive calls on either line as required.
Solving Problems Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages appear Insert SIM Card • Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. Phone Locked •...
• The model and serial numbers of your phone • Your warranty details • A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG after-sales service. Reference Information Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card.
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R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n The PIN (Personal Identification Number) protects your SIM card against unauthorized use.
For body worn operation, to maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, use only Samsung- approved accessories. When carrying the phone while it is on, use the specific Samsung-supplied or approved carrying case, holster, or other body-worn accessory. Use of non-Samsung-approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided.
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• If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
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R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n •...
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R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n 6.
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R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n with the independent research by and recommen- dations of Wireless Technology Research.
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R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Emergency Calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well...
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R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
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R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC and Industry Canada Notice Cautions...
Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. ALS (Alternate Line Service) Capability of associating two alternate lines with one SIM card.
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G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) International standard for cellular communication, guaranteeing compatibility between the various network operators. GSM covers most European countries and many other parts of the world. Line Identification Services Service allowing subscribers to view or block the telephone numbers of callers.
G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y Soft Keys Keys marked on the phone, the purpose of which: • Varies according to the function that you are currently using • Is indicated on the bottom line of the display just above the corresponding key Voice Mail Computerized answering service that automatically...
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I I n n d d e e x x Dialed Calls (1-3) • 56 Keypad locking • 83 Dialing • 22 Keys • 10; 11 Display • 12 contrast • 97 Language (5-1-3) • 80 icons • 13 Last number redialing • 23 language •...
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I I n n d d e e x x Service colors • 97 User groups • 92 dialing numbers (SDN) • 47 light (5-1-6) • 14; 82 Vibration • 76 Settings Voice Active (3-4) • 71 alarm • 101 Voice Command (3-2) •...