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  • Page 1 SGH-Z170 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety

    Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Copyright information ® • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. Bluetooth QD ID: B012677 • Java is a trademark or registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
  • Page 3 Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous.

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    About this Guide This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone features.
  • Page 5 • Java Enjoy Java-based games and download new games. • Image editor Edit or decorate your photos. • Digital data printing Print images, messages, and personal data directly from your phone. • Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal data, and connect to other devices using wireless Bluetooth technology.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Get started First steps to operating your phone Assemble and charge the phone ... 6 Power on or off... 7 Phone layout ... 7 Keys and icons ... 8 Access menu functions ... 11 Enter text ...
  • Page 7 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press [OK] in Idle mode. 1 Call log 5 Messages 1 Create message 2 Inbox 2 Phonebook 3 Email inbox 4 Drafts 5 Outbox 6 Sentbox 3 Media player 7 My folders 8 Templates 9 Delete all 10 Messages settings...

  • Page 8: Unpack

    User’s Guide You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. Get started First steps to operating your phone...

  • Page 9: Power On Or Off

    Removing the battery cover Power on or off Switch on 1. Press and hold [ 2. If necessary, enter the PIN and press <Confirm>. Switch off Press and hold [ Phone layout Front view Earpiece Multi-function jack Volume keys Menu access/ Confirm key Left soft key Video call key...

  • Page 10: Keys And Icons

    Get started Rear view Rear camera lens Camera key You can lock the keypad to prevent any unwanted phone operations from accidentally pressing any of the keys. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] and then <Yes>. To unlock the keypad, press <Unlock> and then <OK>.
  • Page 11 Open the application switch window to access other applications without exiting the current application. Press and hold to switch the phone on or off. End a call. In Menu mode, cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode. Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters.
  • Page 12 Get started Connecting to EDGE network or transferring data in EDGE network UMTS (3G) network Connecting to UMTS (3G) network or transferring data in UMTS (3G) network Voice call in progress Out of your service area Video call in progress Out of your service area Roaming network Bluetooth active...

  • Page 13: Access Menu Functions

    Access menu functions Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. option 2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option. 3. Press <Select>, <OK>, or [OK] to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted. 4. Press <Back> to move up one level.
  • Page 14 Get started To use the tones: 1. Press the keys corresponding to the pinyin of the letter you need. 2. If necessary, press [Left] or [Right] to select the pinyin. 3. Press [ ] for tones. 4. If necessary, press [Up] or [Down] to find the character you want.
  • Page 15 ABC mode To enter a word: Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the display. T9 mode To enter a word: 1. Press [2] to [9] to start entering a word. 2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters.

  • Page 16: Customise Your Phone

    Get started Customise your phone 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] Display and select Settings → language Phone settings → Language → Screen text. 2. Select a language. 3. Press <Save>. To change the profile Call ringer properties: melody 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] and select Settings →...
  • Page 17 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] Idle mode and select Settings → wallpaper Display & light settings → Display settings → Wallpaper → Pictures → Images. 2. Select an image category. 3. Select an image. 4. Press <Set>. 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] Menu and select Settings →...

  • Page 18: Step Outside The Phone

    Step outside the phone Begin with call functions, camera, media player, web browser, and other special features Make or answer calls To make a voice call: Make a call 1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number. 2.

  • Page 19: Use The Camera

    1. During a call, call the Make a second participant. multi-party The first call is put on call hold. 2. Press <Options> and select Join. 3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to add more participants. 4. During a multi-party call: •...

  • Page 20: Play Music

    Download from the files to the wireless web. phone • Download from a PC using the optional Samsung PC Studio. See Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide. • Receive via Bluetooth. • Copy to a memory card and insert the card into...
  • Page 21 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] Create a and select Media player. playlist 2. Scroll to the Music tab. 3. Press <Options> and select Create playlist. 4. Enter the name for the playlist and press [OK]. 5. Select the playlist you just created.

  • Page 22: Browse The Web

    Step outside the phone Browse the web In Idle mode, press right soft Launch key. The homepage of your the web service provider opens. browser • To scroll through browser Navigate items, press [Up] or the web [Down]. • To select an item, press [OK].

  • Page 23: Send Messages

    3. Select a contact. 4. Scroll to a number and press [ press [OK] and select Edit to edit contact information. Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press Send a text < > and select Create message message → Message. 2.
  • Page 24 Step outside the phone 10. Enter destination numbers or email addresses. 11. Press <Options> and select Send to send the message. 1. In Idle mode, press Send an < > and select Create email message → Email. 2. Press [OK] and enter the email text.

  • Page 25: View Messages

    View messages 1. In Idle mode, press View a text < > and select Inbox. message 2. Select a text message. 1. In Idle mode, press View a < > and select Inbox. multimedia message 2. Select a multimedia message. 1.

  • Page 26: Switch Applications

    Step outside the phone 2. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <OK>. When the owner of the other device enters the same code, pairing is complete. 1. Access an application, Send data such as Phonebook, My files, Calendar, Memo,...

  • Page 27: Use A Memory Card

    1. Press [ ]. Close all 2. Scroll to End all?. running applications 3. Press <Yes>. Use a memory card You can use a memory card to increase your phone’s memory capacity. • Frequent erasing and Important writing will shorten a memory card’s lifespan.
  • Page 28 Step outside the phone 1. Remove the battery Insert a cover. memory 2. Insert the card into the card card slot, with the label side face up. 3. Press the card until it locks into place. 4. Attach the battery cover. 1.

  • Page 29: Menu Functions

    Menu functions All menu options listed This section provides brief explanations of menu functions on your phone. Call log Check the most recent calls dialled, received, or missed. Phonebook Search for contact information stored in Phonebook. Media player Listen to music or play video. Internet Menu Description...
  • Page 30 Menu functions Menu Description Advanced Clear the cache. Delete cookies or set whether or not they are stored. Change the settings for the web browser and access version and copyright information about it. Browser Select a connection settings profile to be used for accessing the wireless web.
  • Page 31 Menu Description Delete all Delete messages in each message folder all at once. Messages Set up various options settings for using the messaging services. Memory status Check information about the memory currently in use. My files Menu Description Images, Videos, Access media files and Sounds, Other other files stored in the...
  • Page 32 Menu functions Applications Menu Description Memo Make memos for things that are important and manage them. Task Make a list of tasks you need to complete. Voice recorder Record voice memos and any other sounds. World clock Set your local time zone and find out the current time in another part of the world.
  • Page 33 Settings Menu Description Phone profiles Change the sound settings of the phone for different events or situations. Time & date Change the time and date displayed on your phone. Display & light Change the background settings → image that is displayed Display settings in Idle mode.
  • Page 34 Menu functions Menu Description Display & light Adjust the brightness of settings → the display for varying Light settings → lighting conditions. LCD brightness Display & light Select the length of time settings → the backlight or display Light settings → stays on when the phone Backlight time is not used.
  • Page 35 Menu Description Security → Set the phone to work SIM lock only with the current USIM or SIM card by assigning a SIM lock password. Security → Activate your PIN to PIN lock protect your USIM or SIM card against unauthorised use.
  • Page 36 Menu functions Menu Description Network Connect the phone settings → wirelessly to other Bluetooth Bluetooth devices. Network Select the network to be settings → used while roaming Network outside of your home selection area, or let the network be chosen automatically. Network Select the network you settings →...

  • Page 37: Health And Safety Information

    Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured to not exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.

  • Page 38: Road Safety

    • 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. Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use. Do not...

  • Page 39: Hearing Aids

    When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position (held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder).

  • Page 40: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Health and safety information Potentially explosive environments Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

  • Page 41: Care And Maintenance

    • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless equipment could result in serious injury if the air bag inflates.
  • Page 42 Health and safety information • When the phone or battery gets wet, the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes colour. In this case, phone repairs are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer's warranty, even if the warranty for your phone has not expired.
  • Page 43 this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-15546A English (SGP). 06/2007. Rev. 1.0...

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