Samsung SGH-C180 User Manual

SGH-C180
User's Guide
• 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.
• Bluetooth QD ID: B012886
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-15638A
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com English (EU). 08/2007. Rev.1.0
Silent Press and hold in Idle mode to disable all sounds on the phone.
To exit, press and hold this key again.
mode
Voicemail
Press and hold 1 in Idle mode to access your voicemail server.
server
Press and hold in Idle mode and then press the Yes soft key to
Keypad
lock the keypad to ignore accidental key pressing. To unlock, press
lock mode
the Unlock soft key and then .
Press C four times when the keypad is locked to send an SOS
SOS
message to preset numbers. Once the SOS message is sent, the
mode
phone will change to SOS mode and will receive calls only from the
registered recipients. Upon receiving a call from the SOS message
recipients, the phone will automatically answer the call. Press
exit SOS mode.
Display
Your phone is in Idle mode when you are not on a call or using a menu.
You must be in Idle mode to dial a phone number.
Icons
Text and graphics
Menu Phonebook
Soft key function indicators

Using the menus

In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to enter the main menu.
Labels at the bottom corners of the display show the
current soft key functions. Press the left soft key ( )
or right soft key ( ) to perform the function indicated.
To exit the menu
To return to the
without changing
previous menu
the menu settings,
level, press the
press this key.
C
Back soft key or .
Use the navigation keys to scroll up or down
through the menu system, highlight menu
items, and change feature settings.

Installing the SIM card and battery

1. Remove the battery cover and insert the SIM card.
Battery cover
2. Install the battery and reattach the cover.
Battery
Your phone displays the following status indicators on the top of the
screen:
Icon Description
Signal strength
Call in progress
Out of your service area; you cannot make or receive calls
except for emergency calls
SOS message feature active
GPRS network
to
Home Zone, if registered for the appropriate service
Call diverting feature active
Bluetooth active
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected
Alarm set
Silent mode
Ringer type
• None: Melody
• : Vibration
• : Vibration then melody
New text message
New voicemail message
Battery power level
To select or modify a menu or feature:
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.
2. Press the Navigation keys to reach a desired menu and then press
the Select soft key.
3. If the menu contains any submenus, locate the one you want by
pressing the Navigation keys. Press the Select soft key to enter the
submenu.
If the selected menu contains additional submenus, repeat this step.
4. Press the Navigation keys to find the setting of your choice.
5. Press the Select soft key to confirm your chosen setting.
Shortcut numbers
You can quickly access the menu you want by using shortcut numbers.
The shortcut number displays in front of the menu name in Menu mode.

Charging the battery

1. Plug the supplied travel adapter.
To AC wall outlet
Note: When you plug in the travel adapter, the charging indicator may not
appear for up to 5 minutes, but the battery is charging properly.
2. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter.
Note: Do not remove the battery from the phone without unplugging the adapter
first. Otherwise, the phone may be damaged.

Switching on or off the phone

1. Press and hold for more than one second to switch on the phone.
2. If the time & date message appears, press the Yes soft key and set
the time and date by the following onscreen instructions.
3. To switch off the phone, press and hold for more than two
seconds.

Changing the display language

1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.
2. Select Phone settings Language Text language.
→ →
3. Select a language.

Making a call

1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number, and press
2. Press to end the call.

Answering a call

1. When the phone rings, press the Accept soft key or to answer a
call.
To reject the call, press .
2. Press to end the call.
Menu map
1. Call log 4.5 Keypad tone 8. Phonebook
4.6 Minute minder
1.1 Missed calls 8.1 Find name
4.7 Silent mode
1.2 Received calls 8.2 FDN list *
4.8 Alerts on call
1.3 Dialled calls 8.3 Add entry
1.4 Delete all 8.4 Speed-dial list
5. Messages
1.5 Call time 8.5 Own number
1.6 Call costs* 8.6 Management
5.1 Short messages
8.7 Service number
5.2 Push messages
2. Network services 5.3 Preset messages
5.4 Voice mail 9. Phone settings
2.1 Call diverting
5.5 Broadcast
2.2 Call barring 9.1 Display
5.6 Settings
2.3 Call waiting 9.2 Greeting message
5.7 SOS messages
2.4 Network selection 9.3 Language
5.8 Memory status
2.5 Caller ID 9.4 Security
*
2.6 Active line 9.5 Auto redial
6. Fun box
9.6 Voice clarity
9.7 Anykey answer
3. Applications 6.1 WWW services
9.8 Auto keypad lock
6.2 Media box
9.9 Reset settings
3.1 Bluetooth
*
3.2 SIM-AT
7. Organizer
* Available only if supported by
4. Sound settings 7.1 Clock
your SIM card.
7.2 Alarm
4.1 Incoming calls
7.3 Calculator
4.2 Messages
7.4 Converter
4.3 Power on/off
4.4 Connection tone

Phone layout and key functions

Soft keys
Perform functions
indicated by the text
above the key.
Dial key
Makes and answers
a call. In Idle mode,
retrieves the most
recent calls.
Voicemail server key
Voicemail server
Keypad lock key
Keypad lock mode
Alphanumeric keys

Adjusting the volume

1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.
2. Select Sound settings → Incoming calls →
3. Press the Navigation keys to adjust the volume level.
4. Press the Save soft key.
While a call is in progress, press Up or Down to adjust the earpiece
volume.

Changing a ringtone for calls

1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.
2. Select Sound settings → Incoming calls →
My sounds.
.
3. Select a ringtone and press the Yes soft key.
Redialling recent numbers
1. In Idle mode, press .
2. Press Up or Down to scroll to the number you want.
3. Press to dial the number.

Entering text

Changing the text input mode

In a text input field, press the right soft key until the input mode you want
appears.
T9 mode
*
1. Press 2 to 9 to start entering a word. Press each key once for one letter.
The word you are entering appears on the display. It may change with
each keypress. Finish entering the word before editing or deleting any
keystrokes.
Example: To enter "Hello" in English word mode, press 4, 3, 5, 5, and
6.
2. Press to insert a space and enter the next word.
ABC mode
Press the keys labelled with the letter you want once for the first letter,
twice for the second letter, and so on.
For example, press 2 three times to enter "C" and
Navigation keys
In Menu mode, scroll
through menu options.
Power/End key
Turns the phone on or off
when held down. Also
ends a call.
Cancel/Clear key
Deletes characters from the
display. Returns the display
to the previous menu level.
Sends an SOS message
when pressed four times
with the keypad locked.
SOS mode
Silent mode key
Silent mode
Ring volume.
Default ringtones or
5 two times to enter "K."