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Printed in Korea
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No.:GH68-XXXXXA
http://www.samsungmobile.com
English. 11/2007. 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 manual may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this manual. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code...

  • Page 2: User Manual

    SGH-L168 user manual...

  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

    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

    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 ®...

  • 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 ............9 Phone layout ..........10 Keys ............11 Display ............12 Icons ............12 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM card and battery ....
  • Page 6 Customise your phone ......19 Edit images ..........40 Use basic call functions ......20 Use Java-powered games and Send and view messages ......21 applications ..........42 Add and find contacts ....... 24 Create and view world clocks ....43 Use basic camera functions ......

  • 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: Install Mobile Phones And Equipment With Caution

    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.

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a injuries mobile phone in a certain area. When sending text messages or playing games on Use only Samsung-approved your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip, accessories press the buttons lightly, use special features that...

  • Page 10: Handle Your Phone Carefully And Sensibly

    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 115°...
  • 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.

  • 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 travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information Your phone conforms to European Union (EU) standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and...

  • Page 14: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by manufacturer’s warranty.

  • Page 15: 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 4-way Volume key navigation key Display Battery cover Music player key Web access/ Camera key Confirm key Multifunction jack...

  • Page 16: Keys

    Keys Function Enter numbers, letters and special Function Alpha- characters; In Idle mode, press and numeric hold [1] to access voice mails and [0] Perform actions indicated at the Softkeys bottom of the display to enter an international call prefix In Idle mode, access user-defined Enter special characters or perform Navigation...

  • Page 17: Display

    Display Icon Definition GPRS network connecting Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Transferring data via GPRS network Icon line Displays various icons EDGE network connected Text and graphic area EDGE network connecting Displays messages, instructions, and information Transferring data via EDGE network you enter Call in progress Menu...
  • Page 18 Icon Definition Icon Definition Call diverting activated User created profile activated In Home Zone service area Whisper mode activated (during a call) In Office Zone service area Mute mode activated (during a call) Bluetooth activated New text message (SMS) Bluetooth hands-free kit or headset connected New multimedia message (MMS) Normal profile activated New email message...

  • Page 19: 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 20 2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. Place the card in the phone with the gold- coloured contacts facing down.

  • Page 21: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery Improperly connecting the adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any damages Before using the phone for the first time, you must by misuse are not covered by the warranty. charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone.

  • Page 22: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    About the low battery indicator 2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing the front of the phone. 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. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone will automatically power off.

  • Page 23: Using Basic Functions

    Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold the Power key. functions 2. Enter your PIN and press <OK> (if necessary). To turn your phone off, press and hold the Power key.

  • Page 24: Customise Your Phone

    4. Scroll left or right to select a ringtone category → Customise your phone a ringtone. Get more from your phone by customising it to 5. Press <Options> → Save. match your preferences. Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) Adjust the volume of the key tones 1.

  • Page 25: 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. Scroll to a key to use as a shortcut. Make a call 3.

  • Page 26: Send And View Messages

    Use the speakerphone feature Send and view messages ] → <Yes> to activate the 1. During a call, press [ Learn to send and view text (SMS), multimedia speaker. (MMS), and email messages. 2. To switch back to the earpiece, press [ ] again.

  • Page 27: Enter Text

    Send an email Enter text in one of the following modes: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → Mode Function Create new message → Email. 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter pinyins. 2. Enter an email address and scroll down. 2.
  • Page 28 Mode Function Mode Function 1. Press [1] through [5] to enter strokes. 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric Press [6] when you are unsure which keys to enter an entire word. stroke to enter. This will insert a 2. When the word displays correctly, press placeholder.

  • Page 29: Add And Find Contacts

    View an email 3. Select a number type (if necessary). 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → 4. Enter contact information. Inbox → Email Inbox. 5. Press [ ] to add the contact to memory. 2. Press <Options> → Download. Find a contact 3.

  • Page 30: Use Basic Camera Functions

    Use basic camera functions Capture videos 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to turn on the camera. Learn the basics to capture and view photos and 2. Press [1] → Camcorder to switch to Record videos. mode. Capture photos 3.

  • Page 31: Listen To Music

    • Download from the wireless web. Browse the Listen to the FM radio 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung multifunction jack. PC Studio. Samsung PC Studio user manual 2. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications →...

  • Page 32: Browse The Web

    3. Control playback using the following keys: Browse the web Function Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web Pause or resume playback pages. Volume Adjust the volume up or down Browse web pages • Left: Skip backward; Scan backward in a file (press and hold) 1.
  • Page 33 Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. Press <Menu> → My favorites → Browser → Bookmarks. 2. Select an empty location. 3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). 4. Press <Options> → Save. Get news and information about Olympic Games You can get various information about the Olympic Games or latest Olympic news.

  • 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 Answer a second call Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press If your network supports this function, you can <Retrieve> to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1.

  • Page 36: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more parties, if Use advanced Phonebook functions necessary. Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers, 5. To end the multiparty call, press the Dial key. and create groups of contacts. Call an international number Create a namecard 1.

  • Page 37: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    3. Select a contact to assign to the number. 4. To set a group ringtone, scroll down and press ] → a ringtone category → a ringtone. The contact is saved to the speed dial number. 5. Press <Save>. You can now call this contact from Idle mode by pressing and holding the assigned speed Use advanced messaging functions dial number.

  • Page 38: Use Advanced Music Functions

    Create a multimedia template Create a message from a multimedia template 1. Create a multimedia message, with a subject 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → and desired attachments, to use as your Templates → Multimedia Message template. p.

  • Page 39: Create A Playlist

    2. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Customise your music player settings Phone settings → Connect to PC. Learn to adjust the playback and sound settings for 3. Press the Power key to return to Idle mode. your music player. 4.

  • Page 40: Using Tools And Applications

    Use China Mobile services using tools and Learn to use KUAIXUN services or China Mobile In services. applications Use KUAIXUN services The mobile information service KUAIXUN allows you to receive a variety of news and real-time information Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools about sports and entertainment at any moment.
  • Page 41 To access the information service, Service Function IM (Fetion) 1. In Idle mode, press the Power key to open the Use the chatting service KUAIXUN previewer. Mobile TV Watch popular movies and TV 2. Scroll up or down to select a KUAIXUN channel. Access an online Phonebook service, where you can manage 3.

  • Page 42: Use The Bluetooth Wireless Feature

    Find and pair with other Bluetooth- Service Function enabled devices Access or download your favourite My Monternet content 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Bluetooth → My devices. Monternet Connect to Monternet 2. Press <Search> → Select. Customer Get a variety of information and service...

  • Page 43: Create And Send An Sos Message

    Send data using the Bluetooth wireless Create and send an SOS message feature When you have an emergency, you can send an 1. Select the file or item from one of your phone’s SOS message asking for help. To create an SOS applications that you want to send.

  • Page 44: Activate Mobile Tracker

    8. Scroll down and set the number of times to 2. Enter your password and press <OK>. repeat the SOS message. The first time you access mobile tracker, you 9. Press <Save>. will be prompted to create and confirm a password.

  • Page 45: 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. Pause or resume playback Record a voice memo Volume Adjust the volume up or down 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → •...
  • Page 46 3. Select an image or take a new photo. 3. Select an image or take a new photo. 4. Press <Options> → → <Options> → 4. Press <Options> → Edit → <Options> → Edit → an effect option. Adjust → an adjustment option (brightness, Effects contrast, or colour).

  • Page 47: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    4. Press <Options> → Edit → <Options> → 3. Select an image or take a new photo. Insert → a visual feature (frame, clip art, or 4. Press <Options> → Transform → Rotate or emoticon). Flip. 5. Select a visual feature to add and press [ 5.

  • Page 48: Create And View World Clocks

    Play games Create and view world clocks 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → My favorites → Learn to view the time in another country or city and Java box → Downloads. set world clocks to appear on your display. 2.

  • Page 49: Set And Use Alarms

    Add a world clock to your display Set and use alarms In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks Learn to set and control alarms for important events. with two different time zones on your display. Set a new alarm After you have created a world clock, 1.

  • Page 50: Create A Timetable

    Stop an alarm Create a timetable When the alarm sounds, Learn to create timetables for business meetings or classes. • Press any key to stop an alarm without snooze. • Press <OK> or [ ] to stop an alarm with snooze Create your timetable for business or press any key to silence the alarm for the meeting...

  • Page 51: Use The Calculator

    Create your timetable for school class Convert currencies or 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → measurements Time table. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → 2. Press <Options> → School Timetable. Converter → a conversion type. 3.

  • Page 52: Use The Stopwatch

    Use the stopwatch Look up Chinese words 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Dictionary. Stopwatch. 2. Press <Options> → CHN-ENG dictionary. 2. Press [ ] to begin and record lap times. 3.

  • Page 53: Create A Text Memo

    Create a text memo Create an event 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Calendar. Memo. 2. Press <Options> → Create → an event type. 2. Press <Options> → Create. 3.

  • Page 54: Health And Safety Information

    Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure Health and safety information of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg).

  • Page 55: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones

    (RF) exposure tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines from wireless phones. The FDA publication includes the whenused with a Samsung accessory designated for following information: this product or when used with an accessory that...

  • Page 56: Wireless Phones

    drastically lower because a person's RF exposure reproducing those studies, or in determining the decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the reasons for inconsistent results. source. The so-called “cordless phones,” which have a What is FDA's role concerning the safety of base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house, wireless phones? typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus...
  • Page 57 Health and safety information • “Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary phones with the Federal Communications Commission for device function; and (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF •...
  • Page 58 yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated about long-term exposures, since the average period of in other laboratories. A few animal studies, however, phone use in these studies was around three years. have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate What research is needed to decide whether RF the development of cancer in laboratory animals.
  • Page 59 Health and safety information angle at which the phone is held, or which model of oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, phone is used. industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts to independent What is FDA doing to find out more about the investigators.
  • Page 60 RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically wireless phones at all. For example, the government in with distance. For example, you could use a headset the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such and carry the wireless phone away from your body a recommendation in December 2000.

  • Page 61: Medical Equipment

    Health and safety information are used against the head or against the body. Either FTC, these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to configuration should result in compliance with the substantiate their claim. safety limit. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work?
  • Page 62 compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the • National institute for Occupational Safety and Health same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in (NIOSH): 2000. • http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for •...

  • Page 63: Road Safety

    Health and safety information Road Safety incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you. Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to 4. Let the person you are speaking with know you are communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime.

  • Page 64: Operating Environment

    “The wireless industry reminds you to use 8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1 your phone safely when driving.” or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies. Remember, For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, or it is a free call on your wireless phone! visit our web-site www.wow-com.com 9.
  • Page 65 Health and safety information 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.

  • Page 66: Potentially Explosive Environments

    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 often vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its but not always clearly marked. They include below deck representative regarding your vehicle.

  • Page 67: Emergency Calls

    Health and safety information Emergency Calls If certain features are in use (call barring, for example), you may first need to deactivate those features before This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using you can make an emergency call. Consult this radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as document and your local cellular service provider.
  • Page 68 FCC Notice and Cautions if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to •This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC radio communications. However, there is no Rules. Operation is subject to the following guarantee that interference will not occur in a two conditions: (1) this device may not cause particular installation.

  • Page 69: Other Important Safety Information

    For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s place objects, including both installed or portable authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 70: Product Performance

    • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a suspension or denial of telephone services to the message displays on the screen. When a signal is offender, or legal action, or both. found, your phone returns to standby mode.

  • Page 71: Battery Precautions

    • 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.

  • Page 72: Care And Maintenance

    For safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact warming first. your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such...
  • Page 73 Health and safety information • Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device's may cause an electric shock to you or damage to moving parts and prevent proper operation. the phone.

  • Page 74: Overview Of Menu Functions

    To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. overview of menu 1 Phonebook 1 Phonebook 2 SMS Inquiry functions 3 Online Inquiry 2 Call log 1 Recent contacts 2 Missed calls This section describes your mobile phone’s menu structure. 3 Dialled calls 4 Received calls 5 Delete all...
  • Page 75 4 China Mobile In 7 My favorites 8 Applications 7 KUAIXUN 3 Images 16 Time table 8 Finance Online 4 Videos 17 SIM application toolkit 9 What’s New 5 Music and sounds 18 New task 10 STK Applications 6 MMS card 9 Settings 11 My Monternet 7 Other files...

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    When you turn on your phone, the following messages may appear: troubleshooting Message Try this to solve the problem: Ensure that the SIM card is installed Insert SIM correctly. If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try When the phone lock feature is these troubleshooting procedures before Phone lock enabled, you must enter the password...
  • Page 77 Your phone displays “No service,” “Network • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the failure,” or “Not done.” phone number. Another caller cannot hear you speaking. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception.
  • Page 78 You select a contact to call, but the call is not dialled. • Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact list. • Re-enter and save the number, if necessary. The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off. •...

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