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- Page 1 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA http://www.samsungmobile.com English (LTN). 04/2008. Rev. 1.0...
- Page 2 SGH-J160L user manual...
- Page 3 Instructional icons using this Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: manual Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others This user manual has been specially designed to Caution—situations that could cause guide you through the functions and features of your damage to your phone or other mobile phone.
- Page 4 Copyright information → Followed by—the order of options or Rights to all technologies and products that menus you must select to perform a step; comprise this device are the property of their for example: Press <Menu> → respective owners: Messages → Create new message (represents Menu, followed by •...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
safety and usage information Safety warnings .......... 2 contents Safety precautions ........4 Important usage information ....... 7 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ............. 10 Phone layout ..........11 Keys ............12 Display ............13 Icons ............13 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM card and battery .... - Page 6 using basic functions Activate the mobile tracker ......36 Turn your phone on and off ....... 19 Record and play voice memos ....37 Access menus .......... 20 Use Java-powered games ......37 Customize your phone ......20 View world clocks ........38 Use basic call functions ......
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Page 7: Safety And Usage Information
Safety warnings safety and Keep your phone away from small usage children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the information reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Protect your hearing Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak... - Page 8 Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between chargers with care mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and interference, as recommended by manufacturers chargers specifically designed for your phone. and the independent research group, Wireless Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause Technology Research.
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Page 9: Safety Precautions
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in a certain area. injuries When sending text messages or playing games on Use only Samsung-approved your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip, accessories press the keys lightly, use special features that... - Page 10 Turn off the phone near medical Protect batteries and chargers from equipment damage Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/ regulations, posted warnings, and directions from 113°...
- Page 11 • Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty Avoid interference with other electronic areas to prevent damage to moving parts. devices • Your phone is a complex electronic device— Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that protect it from impacts and rough handling to may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded avoid serious damage.
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Page 12: Important Usage Information
• Disconnect chargers from power sources when Important usage information not in use. • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. Use your phone in the normal position Handle SIM cards and memory cards Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. with care Allow only qualified personnel to service •... - Page 13 Ensure access to emergency services Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before traveling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel.
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Page 15: Introducing Your Mobile Phone
In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s The items supplied with your phone may vary layout, keys, display, and icons. depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. -
Page 16: Phone Layout
Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Camera lens Earpiece Multifunction jack Battery cover Memory card slot Display 4-way navigation key Confirm key Volume key Right softkey Left softkey... -
Page 17: Keys
Keys Function Turn the phone on and off (press Function Power/ and hold); End a call; In Menu Perform actions indicated at the Menu exit mode, cancel input and return to Softkeys bottom of the display Idle mode In Idle mode, access Camera (up) Enter numbers, letters and special 4-way Alpha-... -
Page 18: Display
Display Icons Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Icon line Displays various icons Signal strength GPRS network connected Text and graphic area Displays messages, Transferring data via GPRS instructions, and information you enter EDGE network connected... - Page 19 Icon Definition Icon Definition Normal profile activated Roaming (outside of normal service area) Silent profile activated Bluetooth activated Driving profile activated Synchronised with PC Meeting profile activated Browsing the web Outdoor profile activated Connected to secured web page Offline profile activated Memory card inserted Battery power level New text message (SMS)
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Page 20: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile
Install the SIM card and battery assembling and When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal preparing your identification number (PIN) and optional services. To install the SIM card and battery, mobile phone 1. - Page 21 2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold- colored contacts facing down.
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Page 22: Charge The Battery
Charge the battery Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any Before using the phone for the first time, you must damages by misuse are not covered by the charge the battery. warranty. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone. -
Page 23: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)
6. Close the cover to the multifunction jack. 2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing About the low battery indicator When your battery is low, the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty and blinking. -
Page 24: Using Basic Functions
Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ functions 2. Enter your PIN and press <Confirm> (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above. Learn how to perform basic operations and use the Switch to the Offline profile main features of your mobile phone. -
Page 25: Access Menus
Access menus Switch to or from the Silent profile In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to silence or To access your phone’s menus, unsilence your phone. 1. Press a softkey for the menu you want. Change your ringtone 2. -
Page 26: Use Basic Call Functions
Set menu shortcuts Use basic call functions 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call Phone settings → Shortcuts. functions. 2. Select a key to use as a shortcut. Make a call 3. -
Page 27: Send And View Messages
Use the speakerphone feature Send and view messages 1. During a call, press <Yes> to activate the Learn to send and view text (SMS), multimedia speaker. (MMS), and email messages. 2. To switch back to the earpiece, press the Send a text or multimedia message Confirm key again. - Page 28 7. Enter a subject. Enter text 8. Press <Options> → Send to send the When entering text, you can change the text input message. mode: • Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 and Send an email ABC modes. 1.
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Page 29: Add And Find Contacts
View an email Mode Function 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word. Email inbox. 2. When the word displays correctly, press 2. Press <Options> → Download. [ ] to insert a space. If the correct word 3. -
Page 30: Use Basic Camera Functions
3. Select a number type (if necessary). Use basic camera functions 4. Enter contact information. Learn the basics to capture and view photos and 5. Press <Options> → Save to add the contact to videos. memory. Capture photos Find a contact 1. -
Page 31: Listen To Music
Capture videos Listen to music 1. In Idle mode, scroll up to turn on the camera. Learn how to listen to music via the music player or FM radio. 2. Press [1] to switch to Recording mode. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any Listen to the FM radio adjustments. -
Page 32: Browse The Web
Browse the Navigation in a file (press and hold) • Up: Change the repeat mode • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung • Down: Stop playback PC Studio. Samsung PC Studio user manual • Copy to your memory card. - Page 33 2. Navigate web pages using the following keys: Function Navigation Scroll up or down on a web page <Confirm> Select an item <Back> Return to the previous page <Options> Access a list of browser options Bookmark your favorite web pages 1.
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Page 34: Using Advanced Functions
Use advanced call functions using advanced Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. functions View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, Learn how to perform advanced operations and use 1. - Page 35 Hold a call or retrieve a held call 1. Press [ ] to answer the second call. The first call is automatically placed on hold. Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press 2. Press <Swap> to switch between the calls. <Retrieve>...
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Page 36: Use Advanced Contacts Functions
Call an international number Create a namecard 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Contacts. 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0] to insert the + character. 2. Press <Options> → My Business card. 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial 3. -
Page 37: Use Advanced Messaging Functions
You can now call this contact from Idle mode 6. To set the caller ID image, press the Confirm key → an image category → an image. by pressing and holding the assigned speed dial number. 7. To set a group ringtone, scroll down and press the Confirm key →... -
Page 38: Use Advanced Music Functions
Create a multimedia template Create a message from a multimedia template 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → Templates → Multimedia message templates. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → Templates → Multimedia message templates. 2. Press <Add new>. 2. - Page 39 5. Select the new playlist. Customize your music player settings 6. Press <Options> → Add → Tracks. Learn to adjust the playback and sound settings for your music player. 7. Select the files you want to include and press <OK>. 1.
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Page 40: Using Tools And Applications
Activate and send an SOS message using tools and When you have an emergency, you can send an SOS message asking for help. applications 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → SOS messages → Sending options. 2. Scroll left or right to On. Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools 3. -
Page 41: Activate The Mobile Tracker
9. Scroll down and set the number of times to 2. Enter your password and press <Confirm>. repeat the SOS message. The first time you access uTrack, you will be 10. Press <Save> → <Yes>. prompted to create and confirm a password. To send an SOS message, the keys must be 3. -
Page 42: Record And Play Voice Memos
Record and play voice memos 3. Control the playback using the following keys: Function Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. Confirm Pause or resume playback Record a voice memo Volume Adjust the volume up or down 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Media → Voice •... -
Page 43: View World Clocks
View world clocks 3. Set alarm details. 4. Press <Options> → Save. Learn to view the time in another country or city. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Tools → World Stop an alarm Time. When the alarm sounds, 2. -
Page 44: Use The Calculator
Use the calculator 3. Enter hours or minutes to count down and press <OK>. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Tools → 4. Press the Confirm key to begin or pause the Calculator. countdown. 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator 5. -
Page 45: Create A New Task
Create a new task Manage your calendar 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Tools → Tasks. Learn to change the calendar view and create events. 2. Press <Options> → Create. 3. Enter the details of the task and press Change the calendar view <Options>... - Page 46 troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. When you turn on your phone, the following Message Try this to solve the problem: messages may appear: When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is Message Try this to solve the problem:...
- Page 47 Your phone displays “No service” or “Service Another caller cannot reach you. unavailable.” • Ensure that your phone is turned on. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular reception, you may lose reception.
- Page 48 The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off. Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the phone. • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold-colored contacts with a clean, soft cloth and The audio quality of the call is poor.
- Page 49 index alarms calls clock creating, 38 advanced functions, 29 see world clock deactivating, 38 answering additional calls, 30 conference calls stopping, 38 answering, 21 see calls, multiparty basic functions, 21 battery contacts dialing additional calls, 30 charging, 17 adding, 24 dialing missed calls, 29 installing, 15 creating groups, 32...
- Page 50 storing stations, 34 music player silent profile create playlists, 33 SIM card headset customizing, 34 SOS message listening to music, 27 internet see web browser stopwatch namecards see tools, stopwatch key tones offline profile task lock phone lock see phone lock templates photos inserting, 33...
- Page 51 tools web browser alarm, 38 adding bookmarks, 28 calculator, 39 launching homepage, 27 calendar, 40 world clock converter, 39 countdown timer, 39 stopwatch, 39 videos capturing, 26 viewing, 26 voice memos playing, 37 recording, 37 volume call volume, 21 key tone volume, 20 wallpaper...
- Page 52 Health and safety information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
- Page 53 SAR tests are conducted using standard operating The tests are performed in positions and locations positions specified by the FCC with the phone (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as required by transmitting at its highest certified power level in all the FCC for each model.
- Page 54 For body worn operation, this model phone has been in any way. tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved • Use the battery only for its intended purpose. accessory designated for this product or when used •...
- Page 55 • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and terminals may damage the battery or the object recharge your battery only with Samsung- causing the short-circuiting. approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, • Dispose used batteries in accordance with local disconnect it from the power source.
- Page 56 Health and safety information safety to your wireless phone with one of the many • Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, hands-free accessories available today. place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car •...
- Page 57 Electronic devices • If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from accident where no one appears injured, or a radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside electronic equipment may not be shielded against the assistance or any other special non-emergency...
- Page 58 Health and safety information Vehicles If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your phone immediately. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor Hearing aids vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some representative regarding your vehicle.
- Page 59 Potentially explosive environments Emergency calls Switch off your phone when in any area with a This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even connection in all conditions.
- Page 60 Health and safety information If certain features are in use (call barring, for • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember example), you may first need to deactivate those that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not features before you can make an emergency call.
- Page 61 • Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or out of the reach of small children’s. strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and- •...
- Page 62 Health and safety information Acknowledging Special Precautions reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to and the FCC and Industry Canada try to correct the interference by one or more of Notice the following measures: FCC Notice...
- Page 63 Appendix A: CERTIFICATION Cautions INFORMATION (SAR) Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S authority to operate the equipment. REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
- Page 64 Health and safety information operating positions accepted by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level Body-worn operations are restricted to Samsung- in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is supplied, approved or none Samsung designated...
- Page 65 Appendix B: Guide to Safe and responsibility. A wireless phone can be an invaluable tool, but good judgment must be exercised at all times Responsible Wireless Phone Use while driving a motor vehicle whether on the phone or Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association not.
- Page 66 Health and safety information Wireless Phone “Safety Tips” 3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Make sure you place your wireless phone within Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using easy reach and where you can grab it without a wireless phone which should be easy to remember: removing your eyes from the road.
- Page 67 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, other local emergency number in the case of fire, place calls when you are not moving or before traffic accident, road hazard or medical pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you emergency.
- Page 68 Health and safety information Appendix C: Consumer Update on you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergency wireless number. Wireless Phones Careless, distracted individuals and people driving U.S. Food and Drug Administration irresponsibly represent a hazard to everyone on the 1.
- Page 69 thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC’s 3. What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless compliance limits. phones? 2. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation emitting consumer products such as wireless The available scientific evidence does not show that phones before they can be sold, as it does with new any health problems are associated with using...
- Page 70 Health and safety information • Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes phones with the Federal Communications any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the for device function; and United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure.
- Page 71 FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health 5. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Organization International Electromagnetic Fields radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential If there is a risk from these products—and at this point result of this work has been the development of a we do not know that there is—it is probably very...
- Page 72 Health and safety information use measures like those described above to reduce precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence your RF exposure from wireless phone use. that any health hazard exists. 6. What about children using wireless phones? 7. Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions? The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and...
- Page 73 8. Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can the head from RF radiation work? interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to...
- Page 74 Health and safety information same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. 2000. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we don’t FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones know with certainty what the results of such studies for possible interactions with other medical devices.
- Page 75 are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be FCC RF Safety Program: completed in a few years. However, very large http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/ numbers of animals would be needed to provide Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one http://www.epa.gov/radiation/ exists.