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Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA
English. 09/2005. Rev 1.0
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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 SGH-X156 User’s Guide...
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Page 3: Safety Precautions
Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Important Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. safety Switch off in an aircraft precautions... - 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.
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Page 5: About This Guide
• Simple, compact design with Intenna Indicates that you can get more information Samsung’s powerful intenna technology allows on the referenced page. the best call quality without an annoying →... - Page 6 • Calendar and to do list • Calculator Keep track of your daily and Perform basic calculations and monthly schedules and tasks. do currency conversions. • Alarm Use your phone as an alarm • Voice recorder clock to wake you up in the Record memos or sounds.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Enter text Contents ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol mode Unpack Call functions Make sure you have each item Advanced calling features Your phone Menu functions Buttons, features, and locations All menu options listed Get started Solve problems First steps to operating your phone Help and personal needs Install and charge the phone ........ - Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 SIM AT p. 24 4 Sound settings p. 29 6 Funbox p. 34 8 Phonebook p. 39 1 Ring tone p. 29 1 Sounds p. 34 1 Search p.
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Page 9: Unpack
You can obtain various accessories from your local Menu exit key Volume keys Samsung dealer. Dial key Cancel/Correct The items supplied with your phone and the Alphanumeric keys Special accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary, function keys depending on your country or service provider. Microphone... -
Page 10: Get Started
Get started Install the battery. Replace the cover. First steps to operating your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity 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 When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter Power on 1. Open the phone. from the power outlet. 2. Press and hold [ ] to turn on Remove the adapter from the phone. the phone. -
Page 12: Keys And Display
Keys and display End a call. Press and hold to switch the phone on or off. Keys In Menu mode, cancel input and return the Perform the function indicated on the bottom phone to Idle mode. line of the display. Enter numbers, letters, and some special In Idle mode, access your favourite menus characters. - Page 13 Get started Display Icons Call diverting feature active p. 26 (continued) Layout Silent mode or call ringer set to Icons vibrate p. 13, p. 29 display various icons. Mute mode p. 22 Text and graphics display messages, New text message instructions, and information you enter.
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Page 14: Access Menu Functions
Access menu functions Select an 1. Press the appropriate soft key. option Use the soft The roles of the soft keys vary 2. Press the Navigation keys to depending on the function you are keys move to the next or previous using. -
Page 15: Customise Your Phone
Get started Customise your phone You can set wallpaper for the idle Idle mode screen. wallpaper 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Display 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Phone settings → language → and select Phone settings Language. - Page 16 You can set the Navigation keys as You can protect the phone against Phone lock Menu shortcuts to access your favourite unauthorised use with a phone shortcuts menus. password. The phone will require the password on power-up. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Phone settings →...
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Page 17: Make/Answer Calls
Make/Answer calls Step outside the phone Use Phonebook 1. Enter an area code and phone Make a call number. To the phone’s memory: 2. Press [ Add an entry 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone 3. To end the call, press [ number and press <Save>. -
Page 18: Send Messages
View messages 1. In Idle mode, press Find an entry <Ph.Book> and select When a notification appears: View a text Search. 1. Press <View>. message 2. Select an entry. 2. Select the message from the 3. Scroll to a number and press Inbox. -
Page 19: Enter Text
• : Number mode Enter text • None: Symbol mode ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol mode Using ABC mode You can enter text for some features such as Messages, Phonebook, or Organiser, using ABC mode, Press the appropriate key until the character you want T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode. -
Page 20: Using T9 Mode
Using T9 mode Tips for using ABC mode • To enter the same letter twice or to enter a T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor key in any character using single keystrokes. -
Page 21: Using Number Mode
Enter text Using Number mode Tips for using T9 mode • Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes Number mode enables you to enter numbers. automatically. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want. • Press [ ] to change case. Initial capital ( Capital lock ( ), and Lower case ( ) are... -
Page 22: Call Functions
Redialling recent numbers Call functions 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of recent numbers. Advanced calling features 2. Scroll to the number you want and press [ Making a call Making a call from Phonebook 1. - Page 23 Call functions Dialling a number from the SIM card • When Active folder is active, you can simply open the phone. p. 45 1. In Idle mode, enter the location number for the phone number you want and press [ ]. •...
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Page 24: Options During A Call
Making a second call The button on the headset works as listed below: You can make another call if your network supports it. Press 1. Press <Hold> to put the call on hold. redial the last call the button twice. 2. -
Page 25: Using The Menu Functions
Call functions Using the menu functions You can send DTMF tones as a group after entering the entire number you need to send or retrieving a Press <Options> and select Menu. number from Phonebook. This feature is helpful for Switching off the microphone ( entering a password or an account number when you Mute mode call an automated system, like a banking service. - Page 26 1. Call the first participant. 1. Press <Options> and select Select one. 2. Call the second participant. The first call is 2. Select a name or number from the participant list. automatically put on hold. 3. Select Remove. 3. Press <Options> and select Join. The first The participant is dropped from the call, but the participant is added to the multi-party call.
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Page 27: Menu Functions
Call records Menu functions (Menu 2) Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled, All menu options listed received, or missed, the length of your calls, and the cost of your calls. SIM AT To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and (Menu 1) select Call records. -
Page 28: Received Calls
Using call record options Call time (Menu 2.5) While viewing call details, press <Options> to access This menu displays the time log for calls made and the following options: received. The actual time invoiced by your service provider will vary. •... -
Page 29: Network Services
Menu functions • Total cost: check the total cost of all of your calls. Call diverting (Menu 3.1) If the total cost exceeds the maximum cost set in This network service reroutes incoming calls to a Set max cost, you must reset the counter before phone number that you specify. -
Page 30: Call Barring
Call barring 2. Select the type of calls to be barred. (Menu 3.2) 3. Press <Activate>. To deactivate call barring, This network service allows you to restrict your calls. press <Deactivate>. 1. Select a call barring option: 4. Enter the call barring password supplied by your •... -
Page 31: Caller Id
Menu functions • Automatic: connect to the first available network • Index list: list, add, or delete CUG index when roaming. numbers. Press <Options> to access the options for setting up an index list. • Manual: select the network you want. •... -
Page 32: Sound Settings
Sound settings • Vibra+melody: the phone vibrates three times (Menu 4) and then starts ringing. Use this menu to customise various sound settings. Keypad tone (Menu 4.4) To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Sound settings. Use this menu to select the tone that the phone sounds when you press a key. -
Page 33: Messages
Menu functions • Error tone: set the phone to beep when you make While viewing a message, press <Options> to access a mistake. the following options: • Minute minder: set the phone to beep every • Delete: delete the message. minute during an outgoing call to keep you •... -
Page 34: Write New
• Send: forward the message to other people. 3. Press <Options> and select Send only, Save and send or Save only. • Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message. 4. If you select Save and send or Save only, select a memory location. - Page 35 Menu functions Use this menu to customise the SMS settings. Default validity: set the length of time your messages are stored in the SMS server. The setting options available in this menu may vary depending on your service provider. Setting name: change the name of the setting group.
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Page 36: Delete All
Delete all • Connect to voice server: connect to the voice (Menu 5.6) server to allow you to listen to your messages. You Use this menu to delete all of SMS messages in each can also connect to the voicemail server by message box. -
Page 37: Funbox
Menu functions • Receive: select to receive broadcast messages, or • Delete: delete the sound. not. • Set as ring tone: set the sound as your ringtone. • Channel list: specify the channels from which you Images (Menu 6.2) receive broadcast messages. •... -
Page 38: Memory Status
Memory status 2. Enter the time for the alarm to sound and press (Menu 6.4) Use this menu to check the total amount of memory 3. Select AM or PM in 12-hours time format. for media items and the amount of memory currently 4. -
Page 39: Calendar
Menu functions Calendar Using calendar memo options (Menu 7.2) On the calendar screen, press <Options> to access Use this menu to consult the calendar, write memos, the following options: or set alarms to act as a reminder. • Search all: view all of the memos you created. Writing a memo •... -
Page 40: Time & Date
Time & Date 2. Press the Navigation keys to access the math (Menu 7.3) function you want. Use this menu to change the time and date displayed 3. Enter the second number. on your phone. Before setting the time and date, 4. -
Page 41: Voice Memo
Menu functions Voice memo (Menu 7.6) To change the status of a specific task, press [ Use this menu to record voice memos. A voice memo While viewing a task or the task list, press <Options> can be up to 30 seconds. to access the following options: Voice record (Menu 7.6.1) -
Page 42: Currency Exchange
Memo list Currency exchange (Menu 7.6.2) (Menu 7.7) Use this menu to access the list of voice memos you Use this menu to do currency conversions. have recorded. 1. Enter the rate of foreign currency and press Press <Options> to access the following options: <OK>. -
Page 43: Search
Menu functions Search New entry (Menu 8.1) (Menu 8.2) Use this menu to search for numbers in Phonebook. Use this menu to add a new entry to Phonebook. Finding an entry Storing an entry in the phone’s memory 1. Enter the first few letters of the name that you 1. -
Page 44: Group Search
Group search Speed dial (Menu 8.3) (Menu 8.5) Use this menu to search your entries in Phonebook in Use this menu to assign speed dial numbers (2 to 8) to caller groups. seven of your most frequently called numbers. 1. Enter the first few letters of the group name. Assigning speed dial entries 2. -
Page 45: Delete All
Menu functions Phone settings Delete all (Menu 8.6) (Menu 9) Use this menu to delete all of the entries from Use this menu to customise your phone settings. You Phonebook. can also reset the settings to their default values. 1. Press [ ] to select the locations to be cleared. -
Page 46: Greeting Message
Contrast here do not affect the actual subscriber numbers on (Menu 9.1.3) your SIM card. You can adjust the contrast of the display for varying lighting conditions. Language (Menu 9.4) Backlight (Menu 9.1.4) Use this menu to select one of several languages for You can select the length of time the backlight and the the display text. -
Page 47: Extra Settings
Menu functions Change PIN To access a locked item, you need to enter the phone (Menu 9.5.2) password. Use this menu to change your PIN. The PIN check feature must be enabled to use this feature. SIM lock (Menu 9.5.6) Phone lock The SIM lock feature allows your phone to work only (Menu 9.5.3) -
Page 48: Side Key
• Auto redial: set the phone to make up to ten 1. Select a key to be used as a shortcut key. attempts to redial a phone number after an 2. Select a menu to be assigned to the key. unsuccessful call. -
Page 49: Solve Problems
Solve problems “Enter PUK” Solve problems • The PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times in succession, and the phone is now blocked. Enter the Help and personal needs PUK supplied by your service provider. To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service “No service,”... - Page 50 • A clear description of the problem • Be sure that you have switched on the microphone. Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales • Be sure that you are holding the phone close enough service. to your mouth. The microphone is located at the bottom of the phone.
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Page 51: Health And Safety Information
The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile Health and safety information phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human Certification Information (SAR) body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). - Page 52 Head: 1.02 W/Kg operations are restricted to Samsung-supplied, Body-worn: 0.292 W/Kg. approved, or non- Samsung designated accessories SAR information on this and other model phones can that have no metal and must provide at least 1.5 cm be viewed on-line at www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid. This site separation between the device, including its antenna uses the phone FCC ID number, A3LSGHX156.
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Page 53: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones
Health and safety information Consumer Information on Wireless Phones phones,” which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures published a series of Questions and Answers for well within the FCC's compliance limits. - Page 54 What is FDA's role concerning the safety of • “Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones wireless phones? with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health. Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the phones before they can be sold, as it does with new...
- Page 55 Health and safety information exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies animals. However, many of the studies that showed for safety questions about wireless phones. increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer- FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop phone networks rely upon.
- Page 56 What research is needed to decide whether RF What is FDA doing to find out more about the exposure from wireless phones poses a health possible health effects of wireless phone RF? risk? FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology A combination of laboratory studies and Program and with groups of investigators around the epidemiological studies of people actually using...
- Page 57 Health and safety information to independent investigators. The initial research will headset and carry the wireless phone away from include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless your body or use a wireless phone connected to a phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad remote antenna.
- Page 58 example, the government in the United Kingdom are used against the head or against the body. Either distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation configuration should result in compliance with the in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists safety limit. that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or Do wireless phone accessories that claim to other ill effects.
- Page 59 Health and safety information claims. According to FTC, these defendants lacked a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible reasonable basis to substantiate their claim. hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. What about wireless phone interference with FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones medical equipment?
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Page 60: Road Safety
• National institute for Occupational Safety and Road Safety Health (NIOSH): Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. • World health Organization (WHO): But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must http://www.who.int/peh-emf/ uphold. - Page 61 Health and safety information 3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be 7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional able to access your wireless phone without conversations that may be distracting. Make removing your eyes from the road. If you get an people you are talking with aware you are driving incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your and suspend conversations that have the potential...
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Page 62: Operating Environment
“The wireless industry reminds you to use your Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices phone safely when driving.” For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, or Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from visit our web-site www.wow-com.com radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications &... -
Page 63: Potentially Explosive Environments
Health and safety information • should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to Vehicles minimize potential interference. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch your phone off immediately. -
Page 64: Emergency Calls
areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations possible on all wireless phone networks or when are in progress. certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. They include To make an emergency call: below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage 1. -
Page 65: Fcc Notice And Cautions
Cautions Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not FCC Notice expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. authority to operate the equipment. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful Only use approved batteries, antennas and chargers. -
Page 66: Other Important Safety Information
Other Important Safety Information Product Performance • Only qualified personnel should service the phone Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation The quality of each call you make or receive depends or service may be dangerous and may invalidate on the signal strength in your area. -
Page 67: Battery Standby And Talk Time
Health and safety information Understanding How Your Phone Operates • Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and immediately turn the power off and remove the receiver. -
Page 68: Battery Precautions
• 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 69: Care And Maintenance
For safe disposal options for Li-Ion • Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas, batteries, contact your nearest Samsung as its moving parts may be damaged. authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not •... - Page 70 • 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 71 Index Call records call records • 24 dialled • 25 phonebook • 42 ABC mode, text input • 16 Icons, description • 10 missed • 24 SMS • 30 Active folder • 45 Images, downloaded • 34 received • 25 Dialled calls •...
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Page 72: Index
Index Message tone • 29 icons • 10 Roaming • 27 Messages locking • 13, 44 T9 mode, text input • 17 cell broadcast • 33 password • 44 Templates Safety greeting • 43 resetting • 45 SMS • 31 information •...