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- Page 1 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in 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. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA...
- Page 2 Draft 01 2006. 07. 21 SCH-S179 User’s Guide...
- Page 3 Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Important Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service safety station) or near fuels or chemicals. Switch off in an aircraft precautions Wireless phones can cause interference.
- Page 4 Be aware of special regulations Accessories and batteries Meet any special regulations in force in any area and Use only Samsung-approved accessories and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
- Page 5 About this Guide • Simple, sleek design with Intenna Samsung’s powerful intenna technology allows This User’s Guide provides you with condensed the best call quality without an annoying external information about how to use your phone. To quickly antenna. learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started”...
- Page 6 • Game • Calculator Enjoy embedded games on your Perform basic calculations and do phone. currency conversions. • Calendar Keep track of your daily and • Countdown monthly schedule. Set your special events and count down to the events. • Alarm Use your phone as an alarm clock to wake you up in the morning or notify you of an impending event.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Use the alarm clock ..........16 Contents Manage schedule ............ 17 Enter text Unpack Pinyin, Stroke, ABC, T9 Word, 123, and Symbol mode Make sure you have each item Call functions Your phone Advanced calling features Buttons, features, and locations Menu functions Get started All menu options listed... - Page 8 4 Set time p.49 4 Fun box p.57 4 Entry method p.69 5 Call forward p.37 5 Contrast p.49 5 Samsung messenger p.57 5 Domains preset p.70 6 Call waiting p.37 6 Dialing font p.49 6 Contents status p.70 8 Utilities p.59...
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Page 9: Unpack
• The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. • Use the purchased accessories with only Samsung- authorised devices. • The use of these accessories with other devices could cause problems and any repair costs would not be covered by the warranty. -
Page 10: Get Started
Get started When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter First steps to operating your phone from the power outlet. UIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive Remove the adapter from the phone. a plug-in UIM (User Identification Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services. -
Page 11: Power On Or Off
Get started Power on or off Keys and display Keys Power on 1. Press and hold [ ] to turn on the phone. Soft keys Perform the functions indicated on the bottom line of the display. Do not turn on the 2. - Page 12 Display End key End a call. Press and hold to switch the phone on or off. Layout Icons In Menu mode, cancel input and return the display various icon. phone to Idle mode. Text and graphics C(Clear) display messages, Delete characters from the display. instructions, and In Menu mode, return to the previous menu information you enter.
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Page 13: Access Menu Functions
Get started Access menu functions Icons Alarm set (continued) Lock mode Use the soft The roles of the soft keys vary Ringer type setting p. 39 depending on the function you keys have selected. The bottom line of • : Ringer only the display indicates their current •... -
Page 14: Customise Your Phone
Customise your phone Select an 1. Press the appropriate soft key. option 2. Press the Navigation keys to 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Display move to the next or previous and select Setup → Display → language option. Language. 2. - Page 15 Get started You can set wallpaper for the idle You can switch the phone to Silent Idle mode Silent mode screen on the display. mode to avoid disturbing other wallpaper people. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode. and select Setup →...
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Page 16: Make/Answer Calls
Make/Answer calls You can protect the phone against Phone lock unauthorised use with a phone 1. Enter an area code and phone Make a call password. number. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> 2. Press [ and select Setup → Security. 3. -
Page 17: Step Outside The Phone
Step outside the phone To the UIM card: Begin with Phonebook, messages, and other features 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Save>. Use Phonebook 2. Enter a name and press <OK>. 3. Press <Save> to save the To the phone’s memory: Add an entry entry. -
Page 18: Send/View Messages
Send/View messages From the Inbox: View a text message 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Send a text and select Message → Inbox (continued) and select Message → New message → Phone or Card. message. -
Page 19: Use The Alarm Clock
Step outside the phone Send SOS messages In Idle mode, with the phone Send SOS closed, press [ / ] 4 times. messages 1. In Idle mode, press [Left] and Setting the SOS select SOS message. The phone will send SOS message messages. -
Page 20: Manage Schedule
Manage schedule 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> View today’s and select Scheduler → schedule 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Enter an event Today. and select Scheduler → View 2. Press [Left] or [Right] to view month. today’s events. 2. -
Page 21: Enter Text
Using 123 mode Enter text 123 mode enables you to enter numbers. Press the ABC, T9 Word, 123, and Symbol mode keys corresponding to the digits you want. You can enter text for some features such as Using Symbol mode messaging, Phonebook, or Calendar, using T9 Word and ABC mode for English. - Page 22 Using ABC mode Tips for using ABC mode • To enter the same letter twice or to enter a Press the appropriate key until the character you want different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor appears on the screen. to move to the right automatically, or press Characters in order displayed [Right].
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Page 23: Call Functions
Call functions T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it Call functions may change with each key that you press. 2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting the Advanced calling features characters. Making a call 3. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4. Otherwise, press [0] to display alternative word 1. - Page 24 Answering a call 2. Enter the area code and phone number and press When you receive an incoming call, the phone rings Making a call from Phonebook and displays the incoming call image. Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you Press [ ] to answer the call.
- Page 25 Using the headset Answering a second call If you have subscribed to call waiting, you can answer Use the headset to make or answer calls without another call during a call. holding the phone. 1. Press [ ] to answer a second call. The first caller Connect the headset to the jack on the left side of the is placed on hold and you are connected with the phone.
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Page 26: Menu Functions
Using In-call options Menu functions Press <Menu> during a call to access the following options: All menu options listed • Mute/Quit: switch off your phone’s microphone, so that the other person cannot hear you. This menu is supplied by your service provider. The •... -
Page 27: Missed
Menu functions Calls Call forward (Menu 1.5) (Menu 1) This network service allows incoming calls to be Use the Calls menu to access call logs, view the forwarded to another number. duration of calls, and set options for call functions. To access this menu, press <Menu>... -
Page 28: Contacts
Contacts Pager, and Fax. You can save only a single number (Menu 2) with a name in the card’s memory. You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in your card and the phone’s memory. The card Group settings (Menu 2.3) and phone’s memory, although physically separate, Use this menu to edit group names. -
Page 29: Name Card
Menu functions Multimedia Name card (Menu 2.5) (Menu 3) Use this menu to create your name card and send it to Using the camera module built into your phone, you other phones using the Mail service. You can also send can take photos of people or events while on the a Contacts entry as a name card format. -
Page 30: My Album
Display Use this menu to take a photo in a still image or (Menu 4) multi-shot or record a video. The camera produces The Display menu enables you to change various JPEG photos and MP4 video clips. settings for the display and the lights. When you take a photo in direct sunlight or in bright To access this menu, press <Menu>... -
Page 31: Dialing Font
Menu functions Dialing font Msg settings (Menu 4.5) (Menu 5.4) Use this menu to select a font style for digits to be Use this menu to customise the settings of various displayed when you enter a phone number for dialling. options for receiving or sending messages. -
Page 32: Ringer
Ringer messenger and access Samsung Fun Club and media (Menu 6.1) content downloaded from the Internet. Use this menu to set the ringer for calls, messages, To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and alarms, and schedule alarms separately. -
Page 33: Calendar
Menu functions can be alerted by the Calendar function before an 5. Press [Down] and enter the ending time and date event commences. on the End field. 6. Press [Down] to move to the alarm setting field. Press [Right] in Idle mode to quickly access this menu. -
Page 34: Alarm Set
• Erase: erase the selected event. Calculator (Menu 8.4) • Erase all: erase all of the events in the selected Use this menu to use the phone as a calculator. The date. calculator provides basic arithmetic functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Jump to date (Menu 8.2) 1. -
Page 35: Memo Pad
Menu functions Events scheduled for future dates automatically • Add new: add a new task. appear on your Today display for that particular day. • Edit: edit the selected task. Schedule and access events as you would in the View •... -
Page 36: Countdown
Countdown • Add new: create a new timer. (Menu 8.8) • Edit: edit the selected timer. In this menu, you can set a time and date for a future event and then check to see how many days, hours, • Erase: erase the selected timer. -
Page 37: Settings
Menu functions Setting Security (Menu 9.3) (Menu 9) Use this menu to protect your phone against Auto key lock (Menu 9.1) unauthorised use by managing the several access codes of your phone and the card. Use this menu to set the phone to automatically lock the keypad in times of inactivity, in order to keep To access the Security menu, you must enter the 8- accidental keypresses from launching unintended... - Page 38 To unlock the phone， press <Unlock> and enter the 3. Enter a number and press <Save> to save the 4- to 8-digit lock code and press <OK>. number. 119, 110, and 120 will remain as emergency Change lock (Menu 6.5.2) numbers, even if you change them on the Use this menu to change your current lock code to a emergency number list.
- Page 39 Menu functions Restriction • Functions only: restore the default settings of (Menu 6.5.5) all user-selectable options. Use this menu to restrict the use of your phone. • All: clear all information stored in the phone’s • Outgoing: restrict outgoing calls from your memory and restore the default settings of the phone, except emergency calls on standard options.
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Page 40: Solve Problems
Entry method (Menu 9.4) Solve problems Use this menu to select the default text input mode. Help and personal needs To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional. When you switch on your phone, the following messages may appear: “Card is empty insert card”... - Page 41 Solve problems “No service,” “Network failure,” or “Not Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking done” displays • Be sure that you have switched on the • The network connection has been lost. You may be microphone. in a weak signal area. Move and try again. •...
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Page 42: Health And Safety Information
U.S. government. These FCC exposure limits are • A clear description of the problem derived from the recommendations of two expert Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales organizations, the National Counsel on Radiation service. Protection and Measurement (NCRP) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). - Page 43 Health and safety information The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile When approval test is done, no Samsung supplied phones employs a unit of measurement known as the accessories are avialable but maybe available later Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure after approval.
- Page 44 SAR information on this and other model phones can Consumer Information on Wireless Phones be viewed on-line at www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid. This site The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has uses the phone FCC ID number, A3LSCHS129. published a series of Questions and Answers for Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery consumers relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure pack to find the number.
- Page 45 Health and safety information phones,” which have a base unit connected to the What is FDA's role concerning the safety of telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far wireless phones? lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of well within the FCC's compliance limits.
- Page 46 • “Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies with the best possible information on possible for safety questions about wireless phones. effects of wireless phone use on human health. FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the phone networks rely upon.
- Page 47 Health and safety information been genetically engineered or treated with cancer- A combination of laboratory studies and causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop epidemiological studies of people actually using cancer in absence of RF exposure. Other studies wireless phones would provide some of the data that exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day.
- Page 48 FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad Program and with groups of investigators around the assessment of additional research needs in the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are context of the latest research developments around conducted to address important questions about the the world.
- Page 49 Health and safety information your body or use a wireless phone connected to a distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation remote antenna. in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that other ill effects.
- Page 50 configuration should result in compliance with the What about wireless phone interference with safety limit. medical equipment? Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can Do wireless phone accessories that claim to interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, shield the head from RF radiation work? FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF...
- Page 51 Health and safety information hearing aid at the same time. This standard was http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html approved by the IEEE in 2000. • World health Organization (WHO): FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones http://www.who.int/peh-emf/ for possible interactions with other medical devices. •...
- Page 52 Road Safety 3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless phone without Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to removing your eyes from the road. If you get an communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your But an important responsibility accompanies the voice mail answer it for you.
- Page 53 Health and safety information 7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional “The wireless industry reminds you to use your conversations that may be distracting. Make phone safely when driving.” people you are talking with aware you are driving For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, or and suspend conversations that have the potential visit our web-site www.wow-com.com to divert your attention from the road.
- Page 54 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic • should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to Devices minimize potential interference. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from taking place, switch your phone off immediately. radio frequency (RF) signals.
- Page 55 Health and safety information Vehicles areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its often but not always clearly marked.
- Page 56 certain network services and/or phone features are in Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed use. Check with local service providers. to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that increase To make an emergency call: your phone bill.
- Page 57 Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. authority to operate the equipment.
- Page 58 Other Important Safety Information • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to • Only qualified personnel should service the phone the offender, or legal action, or both. or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device.
- Page 59 Health and safety information Product Performance Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception receiver. When it's turned on, it receives and transmits The quality of each call you make or receive depends radio frequency (RF) signals.
- Page 60 • Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, and other application usage patterns. immediately turn the power off and remove the Battery Precautions battery.
- Page 61 • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the recharge your battery only with Samsung- terminals may damage the battery or the object approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, causing the short-circuiting.
- Page 62 Care and Maintenance • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal operating Your phone is a product of superior design and temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The which may damage the phone's electronic circuit suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty boards.
- Page 63 Health and safety information • If your phone has a flash or light, do not use it too close to the eyes of people or animals. This may cause damage to their eyes. • Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.