Page 1 * Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-05757A World Wide Web English. 09/2004. Rev 1.0 http://www.samsungmobile.com...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Important safety precautions... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your phone... 10 Phone layout ... 10 Display... 13 Service light... 16 Getting started ... 17 Installing the SIM card ... 17 Charging the battery ... 19 Switching on or off the phone... 21 Locking or unlocking the keypad ...
Page 5 Contents Options during a call ... 52 Putting a call on hold... 52 Using the menu functions ... 53 Switching off the microphone (Mute) ... 54 Muting or sending key tones... 55 Sending a sequence of DTMF tones ... 55 Searching for a number in Phonebook ...
Page 6 Phone settings ... 101 Activate infrared (Menu 4.1) Display settings (Menu 4.2) Greeting message Own number (Menu 4.4) Language (Menu 4.5) Security (Menu 4.6) Extra settings (Menu 4.7) Short cut (Menu 4.8) Reset settings (Menu 4.9) Organiser ... 111 Alarm ...
Page 7 Contents Access codes ... 145 Phone password ... 145 PIN ... 146 PUK ... 146 PIN2 ... 147 PUK2 ... 147 Barring password... 148 Health and safety information ... 149 SAR certification information ... 149 Precautions when using batteries ... 150 Road safety ...
Page 8: Important Safety Precautions
Important safety precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road safety at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching off when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Page 9: Emergency Call
Water resistance Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.
Page 10: Unpacking
Note: The items supplied with your phone may be different, depending on your country or service provider. You can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer: • Battery • Car holder • Travel adapter • Advanced handsfree car kit Travel Adapter User’s Manual...
Page 11: Your Phone
Your phone Phone layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Earpiece Volume/menu browse keys Navigation (Up/ Down/Left/Right) keys Soft key (left) Dial/menu confirmation IrDA port Alphanumeric keys Special function keys Headset jack Display WAP browser Soft key (right) Power on/off/ menu exit key Cancel/...
Page 12: Key Description
Your phone Key(s) Description In Menu mode, scrolls through the screen menu options and Phonebook. In Idle mode, accesses your favourite menu options directly. For further details about shortcuts, see page 110. When entering text, moves the cursor to the left or right, depending on which side you push.
Page 13 Your phone Key(s) Description (continued) Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when held down. In Menu mode, cancels your input and returns the phone to Idle mode. In Idle mode, accesses your voice mail when held down. Enters numbers, letters, and some special characters.
Page 14: Display
Display Display layout The display has four areas: Menu Area First line Second line Middle lines Last line Icons Digital clock Text and graphics area Soft key function Phonebook indicators Description Displays various icons. See page 14. Shows the current time on a digital clock.
Page 15: Icon Description
Your phone Hard icons These icons appear on the icon area: Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are out of your service area.
Page 16 Soft icons These icons appear on the text and graphic area: Appears when the IrDA port is active. For details, see page 101. Appears when the Call Diverting feature is activated. Appears when the keys are locked. Appears when the Security feature of the currently active WAP profile is activated.
Page 17: Service Light
Your phone Service light The service light is a rectangular light around the Navigation keys. It flashes when services are available on the phone. To activate or deactivate the service light, use the Service light menu (Menu 4.2.5). See page 103 for further details.
Page 18: Getting Started
Getting started Installing the SIM card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available, and so on. Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card.
Page 19 Getting started 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket, as shown, so that the card locks into position. Make sure that the gold-coloured contacts of the card face into the phone. Note: When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it, as shown, and take it out of the socket.
Page 20: Charging The Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter comes with your phone for charging the battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. The travel adapter allows you to use the phone while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly.
Page 21: Low Battery Indicator
Getting started 2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. 3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the phone by pressing the buttons on both sides of the connector and pulling out the connector. Note: You must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from the phone during charging;...
Page 22: Switching On Or Off The Phone
Switching on or off the phone 1. Press and hold the switches on. 2. If the phone asks you to enter a password, enter the password and press the Ok soft key or key. The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory.
Page 23: Locking Or Unlocking The Keypad
Getting started Locking or unlocking the keypad You can lock the keypad to avoid pressing keys by mistake. Press and hold the key in Idle mode until the icon and "Keypad locked" appear on the wallpaper. You can answer incoming calls using any keys, even if you lock the keypad.
Page 24: Call Functions
Call functions Making a call When the idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, then press the Note: When you activate the Auto redial option in the Extra settings menu (Menu 4.7), the phone will automatically redial up to ten times if the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone.
Page 25: Ending A Call
Call functions Ending a call When you want to end your call, briefly press the key. Redialling the last number The phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialled, received, or missed if the call recipient or caller is identified. See “Call records” on page 91 for further details.
Page 26: Adjusting The Volume
Call functions Making a call from Phonebook You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone’s memory. These entries are collectively called Phonebook. Once you have a stored number in Phonebook, you can dial it by pressing a few keys.
Page 27: Answering A Call
Call functions Answering a call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image. The caller’s phone number or name, if stored in Phonebook, displays. 1. Press the answer the incoming call. When the Anykey answer option in the Extra settings menu (Menu 4.7) is activated, you can press any key to answer a call except for the key and the Reject soft key.
Page 28: Viewing Missed Calls
Viewing missed calls When you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who called you so that you can call the person back. The number of calls you have missed displays on the idle screen immediately after a call is missed. To view a missed call immediately: 1.
Page 29: Deleting A Missed Call
Call functions call the number store the number Deleting a missed call 1. Press the Options soft key or 2. If necessary, press the Up or Down key to highlight the Delete option. 3. Press the Select soft key or You can press the Missed Call feature.
Page 30: Quickly Switching To Silent Mode
Quickly switching to Silent mode Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from ringing, in a theatre for example. In Idle mode, press and hold the “Silent mode” message and the Vibration icon ( display. In Silent mode, your phone changes the sound settings as follows: Option Alert type...
Page 31: Selecting Functions And Options
Selecting functions and options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise it. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed using the two soft keys, you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.
Page 32: Selecting Options
In each main menu, one of the most popular sub menus is assigned to the left soft key example, if you select the Sound settings menu, Ring tone is assigned to the left soft key. This allows you to quickly access the most popular menus.
Page 33 Selecting functions and options In some functions, you may be asked for a password or PIN. Enter the code and press the Ok soft key or key. Note: When you access a list of options, your phone highlights the currently active option. If, however, there are only two options, such as On/Off or Enable/Disable, your phone highlights the option that is not currently active...
Page 34: Phonebook
Phonebook You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in both your SIM card and your phone’s memories. They are physically separate but are used as a single entity, called Phonebook. Note: Depending on your particular SIM card, the maximum number of phone numbers the SIM card can store may differ.
Page 35 Phonebook 3. Select an icon to identify the category in which the number is to be stored. Three categories are available: • : Mobile phone number • : Office number • : Home number To select the category, press the Left or Right key and press the Select soft key or 4.
Page 36: Storing A Number Using The Phonebook
8. To use the entry options return to the idle screen Storing a number using the Phonebook menu 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key. 2. Scroll to Add entry by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or 3.
Page 37: Using Phonebook Entry Options
Phonebook 6. Enter the number or address you want to store and press the Save soft key or 7. Continue the procedure from step 6 on page 34 to store the number. Using Phonebook entry options While accessing any Phonebook entry, press the Options soft key or the entry.
Page 38: Dialling A Number From Phonebook
Caller group: allows you to organise your Phonebook entries in caller groups so that the phone alerts you in a specific way when a person from one of your groups calls you. Select one of the ten groups available. To remove an entry from a group, select the No group option.
Page 39: Speed-Dialling
Phonebook 3. Press the Dial soft key, you have selected the number you want. Dialling a number from the phone’s memory 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the 0 key. A + appears. 2. Enter the location number of the phone number you want and press the The list of entries in the phone’s memory appears.
Page 40 3. Select the key to which you wish to assign the speed-dialling number, from the 2 to 9 keys, and press the Select soft key or Note: Memory location 1 is reserved for your Voice Mail server number. If you have already assigned a number to the key, the Options soft key replaces the Select soft key.
Page 41: Searching For And Dialling A Number In Phonebook
Phonebook Searching for and dialling a number in Phonebook After storing numbers in Phonebook, you can search for them in two ways; by name and by caller group. Searching for a number by name 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key.
Page 42: Searching For A Number By Caller Group
Searching for a number by caller group 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key. 2. Scroll to Group search by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or key. You are asked to enter a group name. 3.
Page 43: Editing A Caller Group
Phonebook Editing a caller group 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key. 2. Scroll to Group edit by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or 3. Scroll through the group list by pressing the Up or Down key.
Page 44: Deleting All Of The Phonebook Entries
Deleting all of the Phonebook entries You can delete all of the entries from your phone’s memory, your SIM card, or both. 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key. 2. Scroll to Delete all by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or 3.
Page 45: Checking The Memory Status
Phonebook Checking the memory status You can check how many names and numbers are stored in Phonebook, in both the SIM card and the phone’s memory. 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key. 2. Select the Memory status option by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or key.
Page 46 Phonebook 4. To dial the number displayed, press the Dial soft key or key. Note: This menu is available only when your SIM card supports Service Dialling Numbers.
Page 47: Entering Text
Entering text When using your phone, you will often need to enter text, such as when storing a name in Phonebook, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events on your calendar. You can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone’s keypad.
Page 48: Changing The Text Input Mode
Changing the text input mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display. Example: Writing a text message Options To select T9 mode Alphabet mode Number mode Symbol mode Note: Additional text input modes may be available,...
Page 49: Using T9 Mode
Entering text Using T9 mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input mode is based on a built-in dictionary. To enter a word in T9 mode: 1.
Page 50 To add a new word into the T9 dictionary: 1. After pressing the keys corresponding to the word you want to add, press the 0 key or the Down key to display the alternative words. 2. When you press the 0 key or the Down key at the last alternative word, the display shows Add on the bottom line.
Page 51: Using Alphabet Mode
Entering text Using Alphabet mode Use the 1 to 0 keys to enter your text. 1. Press the keys labelled with the letter you want: - Once for the first letter - Twice for the second letter - And so on 2.
Page 52: Using Number Mode
• To insert a space, press the • To shift case in Alphabet mode, use the There are three cases; Capital lock ( case ( ), and Initial Capital ( • You can move the cursor by using the Left and Right keys.
Page 53: Options During A Call
Options during a call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Putting a call on hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can make another call while you have a call in progress if your network supports this service.
Page 54: Using The Menu Functions
When you have an active call and a call on hold, you may switch between the two calls, changing the one on hold to active and placing the other on hold. To switch between the two calls, simply press the Swap soft key.
Page 55: Switching Off The Microphone (Mute)
Options during a call Switching off the microphone (Mute) You can temporarily switch off your phone’s microphone so that the other person on the phone cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to person in the room, but do not want the person on the phone to hear you.
Page 56: Muting Or Sending Key Tones
Muting or sending key tones These options allow you to turn off or on the key tones. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the DTMF (Dual Tone Multi- Frequency) tones of the keys, which allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call.
Page 57: Searching For A Number In Phonebook
Options during a call Searching for a number in Phonebook You can search for a number in Phonebook during a call. 1. Press the Options soft key or 2. Press the Down key to highlight the Phonebook option. 3. Press the Ok soft key or The Phonebook entries are listed.
Page 58: Call Waiting
Call waiting You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if your network supports this service and you have set the Call waiting menu (Menu 6.3) to Activate; see page 125. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone. To answer a call while you have a call in progress: 1.
Page 59 Options during a call 3. To join the first participant to the multi-party call, press the Options soft key and select the Join option. Press the Ok soft key or 4. To add a new person to the multi-party call, call the new person in the normal way and press the Options soft key or option and press the Ok soft key or...
Page 60: Dropping One Participant
Dropping one participant 1. Press the Options soft key or the Select one option. Press the Ok soft key or key. The list of call participants appears. 2. Highlight a person from the list by pressing the Up or Down key, and press the Select soft key, key, or 3.
Page 61: Using The Menus
Using the menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor it to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling using the Navigation keys or by using the shortcuts.
Page 62: Using Shortcuts
4. To return to the previous menu level exit the menu without changing the settings Using shortcuts The menu items, such as menus, sub-menus, and options, are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut numbers. Press the Menu soft key and enter the number of the menu you want.
Page 63: List Of Menu Functions
Using the menus List of menu functions The following list shows the menu structure and indicates the number assigned to each option and the page where you can find a description of each feature. Note: If you use a SIM AT card that provides additional services, the SIM AT menu displays when you press the Menu soft key to enter Menu mode.
Page 64 1. Messages 1.6 Broadcast messages 1.6.1 Read 1.6.2 Receive 1.6.3 Channel list 1.6.4 Language 1.7 Memory status 1.7.1 Text messages 1.7.2 Multimedia messages 2. Call records 2.1 Missed calls 2.2 Received calls 2.3 Dialled calls 2.4 Delete all 2.5 Call time 2.5.1 Last call time 2.5.2 Total sent 2.5.3 Total received...
Page 65 Using the menus 3. Sound settings 3.1 Ring tone 3.2 Ring volume 3.3 Alert type 3.4 Keypad tone 3.5 Message tone 3.5.1 SMS tone 3.5.2 SMS-CB tone 3.5.3 MMS tone 3.5.4 Repetition 3.6 Power on/off 3.7 Alert on call 3.8 Extra tones 4.
Page 66 5. Organiser 5.1 Alarm 5.1.1 Once 5.1.2 Daily 5.1.3 Morning call 5.1.4 Remove alarm 5.1.5 Autopower 5.2 Calendar 5.3 Time & Date 5.3.1 Set time 5.3.2 Set date 5.3.3 World time 5.3.4 Time format 5.4 Calculator 5.5 To do list 5.6 Voice memo 5.6.1 Record voice 5.6.2 Voice list...
Page 67 Using the menus 6. Network services 6.3 Call waiting 6.4 Network selection 6.5 Caller ID 6.6 Closed user group 6.6.1 Index list 6.6.2 Outside access 6.6.3 Default group 6.6.4 Deactivate 7. Funbox (see page 129) 7.1 WAP browser 7.1.1 Home 7.1.2 Bookmarks 7.1.3 http:// 7.1.4 WAP profile...
Page 68: Messages
Messages Using the Messages menu, you can use various message features, such as: • short text messages • multimedia messages • WAP push messages • voice mail • cell broadcast messages Text messages (Menu 1.1) Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other GSM mobile phones.
Page 69 Messages Creating a simple text message 1. Create your message. Note: For further details about entering characters, see page 46. 2. When you finish entering the message, press the Options soft key or options are available: • Send only: allows you to send the message. The message is deleted after sending.
Page 70 Note: When the phone fails to send the message, it asks you if you want to retry. Press the Yes soft key or the No soft key to return to the Create screen. Creating a text message using options 1. Create a message. 2.
Page 71 Messages • Add from bookmarks: allows you to add a web page’s address stored in your Bookmarks list (Menu 7.1.2). Select one from the list. • Language: allows you to change the language to be used in T9 input mode. Select the language you want to use.
Page 72 Call back: allows you to call the sender back. Save address: allows you to extract the sender’s number and URL, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message text. Move to phone: allows you to move the message from the SIM card to the phone’s memory. This option is only available when you select a message stored in the SIM card.
Page 73 Messages While reading a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key key: Delete: allows you to delete the message. Send: allows you to send/resend the message. For further details, see page 68. Save address: allows you to extract the destination number and URL, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message text.
Page 74 Send: allows you to retrieve the message template. Once you have completed the message, you can send, save and send, or simply save it. For further details about how to send a message, see page 67. Delete: allows you to delete the message template. You are asked to confirm the deletion by pressing the Yes soft key or ettings...
Page 75 Messages Default type: allows you to set the default message type to Text, Fax, Email, or Paging. The network can convert the messages into the selected format. Validity period: allows you to set the length of time your text messages are stored in the message centre while attempts are made to deliver them.
Page 76: Multimedia Messages (Menu 1.2)
Multimedia messages This menu allows you to use the Multimedia Message Service. Multimedia Message Service (MMS) is a messaging service very similar to Short Message Service (SMS). It provides automatic and immediate delivery of personal multimedia messages from phone to phone or from phone to e-mail. In addition to the familiar text content of text messages, multimedia messages can contain images, graphics, voice, and audio clips.
Page 77 Messages 2. When Add here highlights, press the Options soft key or using one of the following options: • Add text: enter the message text and press the Ok soft key or • Add picture: allows you to select one of the downloaded images.
Page 78 3. Repeat step 2 until you have finished creating your message. 4. If you want to change the added items, press the Up or Down key to highlight one and press the Options soft key or Options list. Note: Available options are different depending on whether the item you select on the message screen is text, an image, a sound, or the Page field.
Page 79 Messages • Settings: allows you to change the message settings. For further details about each setting option, see page 84. • Add destination: allows you to enter destination numbers or addresses. See steps 6 to 11. After adding them, you need to press soft key or C key to go back to the Options screen.
Page 80 11. To enter additional numbers or addresses to the other destination types, press the C key and repeat steps 6 through 10. You can enter up to 10 destinations each for To, Cc, and Bcc. 12. When you have finished entering the destinations, press the Select soft key or when Send message highlights.
Page 81 Messages 3. To read the message, choose Retrieve and press the Select soft key or Your phone retrieves the message contents from the server and displays it. 4. To scroll through the message, press the Up or Down key. 5. When you are finished, press the Viewing a message from the Inbox When you access the Inbox menu (Menu 1.2.2), the list of multimedia messages you have received...
Page 82 3. To scroll through the message, press the Up or Down key. If the message has more than one page, you can scroll through the pages by using the Left and Right keys. 4. To scroll to the previous or next message, press While viewing a message, you can choose the Message options by pressing the Options soft key key.
Page 83 Messages Save sound: allows you to save a sound from the message into your phone. Sounds are stored in the Sounds folder (Menu 7.3). Properties: shows you information about the message, such as the message status, subject, sender’s e-mail address or phone number, message size, priority, and the time and date the message was received.
Page 84 If the message has more than one page, you can scroll through the pages by using the Left and Right keys. 4. To scroll to the previous or next message, press While viewing a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key key: Delete: deletes the message.
Page 85 Messages Templates (Menu 1.2.5) This menu stores messages you saved as templates so that you can use them to make new messages. 1. Scroll through the template list using the Up and Down keys. 2. When the message template you want highlights, press the View soft key or 3.
Page 86 Messages Auto download: you can set whether or not your phone retrieves new incoming messages from the MMS server without notifications. Off: you need to manually download new messages by using the Retrieve option. On: the phone automatically retrieves new messages from the server.
Page 87 Messages MMS profile In this menu, you can configure various network settings that are required when you send or receive multimedia messages. Notes: • The last profile you accessed is automatically activated for sending subsequent messages. • If you change the MMS settings without first checking with your service provider, the MMS feature may not work properly.
Page 88: Push Messages (Menu 1.3)
Push messages In this menu, you can receive and access web messages from the server. The following options are available: Inbox: allows you to read the messages received from the web server. Receive: allows you to set whether or not your phone receives web messages.
Page 89: Voice Mail (Menu 1.5)
Messages 4. When a confirmation message displays, press the Yes soft key or 5. When the phone asks for confirmation again, press the Yes soft key or Voice mail This menu allows you to access your voice mail box, if your network supports this service. The following options are available: Connect to voice server: before using the Voice Mail feature, you must enter the voice server...
Page 90: Broadcast Messages (Menu 1.6)
Messages Broadcast messages (Menu 1.6) This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics, such as the weather or traffic. Cell Broadcast (CB) messages display as soon as they are received, provided that: • the phone is in Idle mode. •...
Page 91: Memory Status (Menu 1.7)
Messages Edit: use to change the ID and title of an existing channel. Language: allows you to select your preferred language to display cell broadcast messages. Please contact your service provider for further details. Memory status (Menu 1.7) You can check the amount of memory being used and the amount remaining for messages.
Page 92: Call Records
Call records In this menu, you can view the: • calls you missed, received, or dialled. • length of your calls. • cost of your calls, if your SIM card supports it. Notes: • You can access the call records of all three types of calls by pressing the •...
Page 93: Received Calls (Menu 2.2)
Call records Received calls This menu lets you view the 20 most recent calls you received. The number or name, if available, displays together with the time and date the call was received. By pressing the Options soft key or can: •...
Page 94: Delete All (Menu 2.4)
Delete all (Menu 2.4) This menu allows you to delete all of the records in each call record separately. You can also delete all of your call records at one time. 1 . To select a call record to clear place or remove a check mark 2.
Page 95: Call Time (Menu 2.5)
Call records Call time (Menu 2.5) This menu lets you view the time log for calls made and received. Note: The actual time invoiced by your service provider may vary, depending on network features, rounding-off for billing purposes, and so on. The following time logs are available: Last call time: shows the length of the last call.
Page 96: Call Costs (Menu 2.6)
Call records Call costs (Menu 2.6) This network feature lets you view the cost of calls. This menu may not be available depending on your SIM card. The following options are available: Last call cost: shows the cost of the last call you made.
Page 97: Sound Settings
Sound settings You can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • ring melody, volume, and type. • sounds made when you press a key, receive a message, or switch on or off your phone. •...
Page 98: Alert Type (Menu 3.3)
Sound settings Alert type (Menu 3.3) This menu allows you to specify how you are to be informed of incoming calls. The following options are available: Light only: the service light flashes; the phone neither rings nor vibrates. Melody: the phone rings using the selected ring tone or alarm melody.
Page 99 Sound settings Vibration: the phone vibrates. Single beep: the phone beeps once. SMS tone x: the phone uses one of several SMS tones. SMS-CB tone (Menu 3.5.2) The following options are available for alerting you to new cell broadcast (CB) messages: Off: the phone does not use a CB tone.
Page 100: Power On/Off (Menu 3.6)
Sound settings Repetition (Menu 3.5.4) This menu allows you to specify how often the phone informs you of a new message. You can choose either Once or Periodic. Power on/off (Menu 3.6) This menu allows you to select the melody that the phone sounds when it is switched on or off.
Page 101: Extra Tones (Menu 3.8)
Sound settings Extra tones You can customise additional tones for the phone. To turn a given tone The following options are available: Error tone: sets whether or not the phone informs you when a mistake is made. Minute minder: sets whether or not the phone beeps every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call.
Page 102: Phone Settings
If there is no communication between your phone and the IrDA-compliant device within 30 seconds of activating the feature, it is automatically deactivated. Note: For optimal performance, use an optional data link cable. You can purchase one from your local Samsung dealer. (Menu 4.1) IrDA port...
Page 103: Display Settings (Menu 4.2)
Phone settings Display settings In this menu, you can change various settings for the display or backlight. Wallpaper (Menu 4.2.1) This menu allows you to change the background image to be displayed in Idle mode. The following options are available: Wallpaper list: you can select a background image to be displayed on the idle screen.
Page 104 Phone settings Auto key lock (Menu 4.2.3) This menu allows you to set the phone to automatically lock the keys if no key is pressed within a given period of time. This feature is useful to avoid pressing keys by mistake. To use this feature, select the length of time for which the phone waits before it locks the keypad.
Page 105: Greeting Message (Menu 4.3)
Phone settings Graphic logo (Menu 4.2.6) This menu allows you to display your service provider’s logo instead of its name. Off: the service provider’s name displays in Idle mode. On: the service provider’s logo stored in your phone displays in Idle mode; if no logo has been stored, the service provider’s name displays.
Page 106: Language (Menu 4.5)
Language (Menu 4.5) You can select a display language. When the language option is set to Automatic, the language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card used. Note: Depending on your country, service provider, or the software version of the phone, the Automatic option may not display.
Page 107 Phone settings Change PIN (Menu 4.6.2) This feature allows you to change your current PIN to a new one, provided that the PIN Check feature is enabled. You must enter the current PIN before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new PIN, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again.
Page 108 Privacy (Menu 4.6.5) Using this menu, you can lock your media contents, such as multimedia messages, voice memos, images, and sounds. Once you have locked the contents, you must enter the phone’s password to access the associated menus. select an item to lock place or remove a check mark...
Page 109 Phone settings FDN mode FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are available: Disable: you can call any number. Enable: you can only call phone numbers stored in Phonebook.
Page 110: Extra Settings (Menu 4.7)
Extra settings You can turn the automatic redialling or answering features on or off. To turn a feature The following options are available: Auto redial: this menu allows you to set the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call.
Page 111: Short Cut (Menu 4.8)
Phone settings Short cut The Navigation keys can be used as shortcut keys. In Idle mode, they allow you to access specific menus directly. To assign a shortcut to a key: 1. Select the key to be used as a shortcut key by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or 2.
Page 112: Organiser
Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • set an alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time, for example, to remind you of an appointment. • view the calendar and organise your schedule. • set the current time and date. •...
Page 113 Organiser To set an alarm: 1. Choose the type of alarm to be set and press the Select soft key or 2. Enter the time for the alarm to sound. Note: Your phone is preset to a 24-hour format. To change the format, see page 116. If you want to use the alarm options, press the Options soft key.
Page 114: Calendar (Menu 5.2)
Calendar (Menu 5.2) With the Calendar feature, you can: • consult the calendar and check your memos. • write memos to keep track of your schedule. • set an alarm to act as a reminder. Consulting the calendar When you select the Calendar menu (Menu 5.2), the calendar displays with today’s date highlighted.
Page 115: Viewing A Memo
Organiser 2. Press the An empty memo screen displays allowing you to enter your memo. 3. Enter your memo and then press the Ok soft key or key. Note: For further details about how to enter characters, see page 46. You are asked if you wish to set an alarm.
Page 116: Time & Date (Menu 5.3)
You can access the following options by pressing the Options soft key or New: allows you to add a new memo. Edit: allows you to change the memo text. Alarm: allows you to set an alarm to ring at a specified time to remind you of the memo.
Page 117: Calculator (Menu 5.4)
Organiser World time: allows you to find out what time it is in another part of the world, using the Left and Right keys. The screen shows the: • city name. • current time and date. • time difference between the selected city and your city if you have set the local time (see below for further details).
Page 118: To Do List (Menu 5.5)
2. Press the right soft key until the arithmetic symbol you want appears: + (addition), - (subtraction), 3. Enter the second number. 4. To view the result, press the 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 as many times as required. To do list (Menu 5.5) This feature allows you to:...
Page 119: Editing The To Do List
Organiser Editing the To do list When you select the To do list menu (Menu 5.5), the current contents display with a check mark, indicating whether tasks has been done, and its priority level; for High, for Normal, and for Low. To view the details for a task, select it from the list.
Page 120: Voice Memo (Menu 5.6)
Voice memo You can record voice memos. After recording, you can send the memo to other people via Multimedia Message Service. Record voice This menu allows you to record a new memo. When you select this option, the display shows a 30- second timer.
Page 121 Organiser 6. Press the Ok soft key or The memo is saved and then the display shows the memo information. 7. Press the Options soft key or the following memo options: • Send: allows you to send the memo to other people by using the MMS feature.
Page 122: Currency Exchange (Menu 5.7)
Delete all (Menu 5.6.3) In this menu, you can delete all of your voice memos. When the confirmation message appears, press the Yes soft key or confirmation again, press the Yes soft key or Memory status You can check the amount of memory being used and the memory remaining for voice memos.
Page 123: Network Services
Network services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and then subscribe to them, if you wish. Call diverting This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to a number that you specify. Example: You may wish to divert your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday.
Page 124 2. Select the type of calls, voice or data, by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the Select soft key or The current status displays. If the option has already been set, the number to which the calls are diverted displays.
Page 125: Call Barring (Menu 6.2)
Network services Call barring The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls. To set your call barring options: 1. Select a call barring option by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the Select soft key or key.
Page 126: Call Waiting (Menu 6.3)
4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement displays. To deactivate specific call barring settings: 1. Select the call barring option to be deactivated. 2. Select the type of calls to which this option applies.
Page 127: Network Selection (Menu 6.4)
Network services 2. You can activate or deactivate the call waiting feature as necessary by using the Activate or Deactivate soft key respectively. To return to the previous screen, press the Exit soft key. You can also deactivate all call waiting settings by selecting the Cancel all option.
Page 128: Caller Id (Menu 6.5)
Caller ID (Menu 6.5) You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. Note: Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. The following options are available: Default: the default setting provided by the network is used.
Page 129 Network services Index list: lets you list, add or delete CUG index numbers. The list of current CUG indexes appears. Add a new CUG index as advised by your service provider or delete a group. scroll through existing CUG indexes add a new CUG index delete a CUG...
Page 130: Funbox
Funbox The Funbox menu contains several fun options. WAP browser Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser to allow you to access and navigate the Wireless Web using your phone. Home (Menu 7.1.1) Selecting this menu connects the phone to the network and loads the homepage of the Wireless Web service provider.
Page 131: Navigating The Wap Browser
Funbox Navigating the WAP browser scroll through browser items select a browser item return to the previous page return to the startup homepage Entering text in the WAP browser When you are prompted to enter text, the currently active text input mode is indicated on the screen. To change the text input mode, press the more times.
Page 132 Selecting and using browser menu options Various menu options are available when you are using the WAP Browser to navigate the Wireless Web. To access a menu option: 1. Press the Menu soft key. A menu list displays. 2. Highlight a menu by pressing the Up or Down key.
Page 133 Funbox Clear cache: deletes the information stored in the cache, which stores the most recently accessed Web pages. Security info: shows security information when you access the wireless web with the secured WAP setting activated. Inbox: allows you to read messages received from a web server.
Page 134 Funbox http:// (Menu 7.1.3) This menu allows you to manually enter the URL address of a Web site that you wish to access. For further details about how to enter characters, see page 46. WAP profile (Menu 7.1.4) This menu allows you to set up five proxy servers for the WAP browser.
Page 135 Funbox APN: enter the access point name used for the address of the GPRS network gateway. When the bearer is set to Data: IP address: enter the WAP gateway address required to connect to the Internet. Login name: enter the PPP server login ID. Password: enter the PPP server password.
Page 136: Games (Menu 7.2)
Games (Menu 7.2) You can download MIDlets (Java applications that run on mobile phones) from various sources using the WAP Browser, and store them in your phone. Note: Java services may not be available, depending on your service provider. When you access the Games menu, the list of the default games appears.
Page 137 Funbox 3. Press the 5 key or selection. While you are playing a game, to adjust the sound volume stop the game and return to the startup screen exit the game Viewing MIDlet information 1. Scroll to the MIDlet you want and press the Info soft key.
Page 138 Entering text If you need to enter text while using a MIDlet, you can use the following input modes: Upper-case character mode (A): allows you to enter upper-case English characters. Lower-case character mode (a): allows you to enter lower-case English characters. Number mode (1): allows you to enter numbers.
Page 139: Sounds (Menu 7.3)
Funbox Sounds (Menu 7.3) In this menu, you can view the list of sounds downloaded or received in multimedia messages. You can set the downloaded sounds as the current ring tone or send them to other phones. Scroll to the sound you want and press the Play soft key or key.
Page 140: Delete All (Menu 7.5)
Delete all (Menu 7.5) This menu allows you to delete all of the downloaded items in the Games, Sounds, and Images folders separately. You can delete all of the items at one time. 1 . To select a folder to clear place or remove a check mark...
Page 141: Memory Status (Menu 7.6)
Funbox Memory status (Menu 7.6) You can check the amount of memory being used and the memory remaining for games or sounds and images. Games: When you select this option, you can view the Total, Used, and Free memory, and also the number of games you have downloaded.
Page 142: Sim At
SIM AT This menu is available if you use a SIM AT card that provides additional services, such as news, weather, sports, entertainment, and location services. Available services may vary, depending on your service provider’s plans. For further details, see your SIM card instructions or contact your service provider.
Page 143: Solving Problems
Solving problems If you are experiencing problems with your phone, perform the following simple checks, before contacting a service professional. This may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages may appear: Insert SIM card •...
Page 144 “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” displays • The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Move and try again. • You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider.
Page 145: Phonebook Entry
• 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. ) to weak ( ).
Page 146: Access Codes
Access codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorised use. When requested for any of the codes explained below, enter the appropriate code (displayed as asterisks) and press the Ok soft key or you make a mistake, press the C key one or more times until the incorrect digit is cleared and then...
Page 147: Pin
Access codes The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, the code is disabled and cannot be used until you re-enable it by entering the PUK (see below).
Page 148: Pin2
PIN2 The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access specific functions, such as setting the maximum cost of a call. These functions are available if supported by your SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, the code is disabled and you cannot access the functions until you re-enable it by entering the PUK2.
Page 149: Barring Password
Access codes Barring password A 4-digit barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. You can obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this function. You can change this password in the Call barring menu (Menu 6.2).
Page 150: 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 so as not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.
Page 151: Precautions When Using Batteries
Health and safety information SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value.
Page 152 • 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.
Page 153: Road Safety
Health and safety information Road safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.
Page 154: Electronic Devices
Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the...
Page 155: Other Medical Devices
Health and safety information Other medical devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Page 156: Potentially Explosive Environments
Health and safety information Potentially explosive environments Switch your phone off 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 157: Emergency Calls
Health and safety information Emergency calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (medical emergencies, for example).
Page 158: Other Important Safety Information
Other important safety information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
Page 159: Care And Maintenance
Health and safety information Care and maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years.
Page 160 • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation. • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove or a radiator. The phone may explode when overheated. •...
Page 161: Glossary
Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet, and to take full advantage of the features of your mobile phone, here are a few definitions: Call barring Ability to restrict outgoing and incoming calls. Call diverting Ability to reroute calls to another number.
Page 162 Glossary EMS (Enhanced Message Service) An adaptation of the Short Message Service (SMS) that allows you to send and receive ring tones and the service provider’s logo, as well as combinations of simple media to and from EMS-compliant handsets. Because EMS is based on SMS, it can use SMS centres the same way that SMS does.
Page 163 Glossary Java Programming language generating applications that can run on all hardware platforms, whether small, medium or large, without modification. It has been promoted for and geared heavily to the Web, both for public Web sites and Intranets. When a Java program runs from a Web page, it is called a Java applet.
Page 164 Glossary PIN (Personal Identification Number) Security code that protects the phone against unauthorised use. The PIN is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card. It may be a four to eight-digit number and can be changed, as required. Proxy server A proxy server resides between a Web client, such as a web browser, and a real Web server and acts...
Page 165: Soft Keys
Glossary SDN (Service Dialling Numbers) Telephone numbers supplied by your network provider and giving access to special services, such as voice mail, directory inquiries, customer support and emergency services. SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) Card containing a chip with all the information required to operate the phone (network and memory information, as well as the subscriber’s personal data).
Page 166: Index
Index Access codes • 145 Alarm • 111 Alert type • 97 Alphabet mode, text input • Answering call • 26 second call • 57 Anykey answer • 109 Auto key lock • 103 Auto redial • 109 Background image • 102 Backlight description •...
Page 167 Index Earpiece volume • 25 Emergency calls • 156 EMS (Enhanced Message Service) • 67 Error tone • 100 FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode • 108 Funbox • 129 Games • 135 Graphic logo • 104 Greeting message • 104 Health and safety •...
Page 168 Muting all sounds • 29 key tones • 55 microphone • 54 Names entering • 46 searching/dialling • 40 Network selection • 126 Network services • 122 Numbers, phone searching/dialling • 40 storing • 33 On/off switch, phone • 21 Organiser •...
Page 169 Index Silent mode • 29 SIM card installing • 17 locking • 107 SMS (Short Message Service) Inbox • 70 Outbox • 71 Soft keys • 30 Sound settings • 96 Sounds, downloaded • 138 Speed-dial • 37, 38 Switching on/off microphone •...
Page 172 2004. 06. 09 (place and date of issue) * This is not the address of the Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of the Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your phone.

Samsung SGH-X120 User Manual

Important Safety Precautions

Unpacking

Your Phone

Getting Started

Call Functions

Entering Text

Phonebook

Options During a Call

Using the Menus

Messages

Call Records

Sound Settings

Phone Settings

Organiser

Network Services

Access Codes

Health and Safety Information

Glossary

Quick Links

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