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DUAL BAND GSM TELEPHONE SGH-R210S OWNER’S MANUAL ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No: GH68-02179A GLOBAL SYSTEMS FOR http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 11/2001 Rev.1.1 MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS...
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The information in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing; Samsung reserves the right, however, to change or modify any of the specifications without notice. Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software...
Your package contains the following items. key. Give your In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local SAMSUNG dealer: • Cigarette lighter adapter • Simple hands-free car kit • Standard battery •...
Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustration shows the main elements of your phone. Service light Earphone jack Microphone Antenna Earpiece Display Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Soft keys Perform the functions indicated by the text above them (in the bottom line of the display).
Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Display Display Layout The display comprises three areas. Area Description First line Displays various icons (see opposite). Middle lines Display messages, instructions and any information that you enter (number to be dialled, for example).
Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Backlight The display and keypad are illuminated by a backlight. When you press any key, the backlight comes on. To specify the length of time for which the backlight is active, set the Backlight menu option (4-1-5);...
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G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d 3. Slide the SIM card holder in the direction of the arrow and hold it in this position. 4.
A travel adapter is provided with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local SAMSUNG dealer for further details. The phone can be used while the battery is charging. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time.
Call Functions Making a Call When the idle screen is displayed, key in the area code and phone number and press Note: If you have set the Auto Redial option (4-1-7) to ON (see page 79) and the person called does not answer or the line is busy, the number is redialled automatically up to ten times.
C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Viewing Missed Calls If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who was calling you, provided that this service is available.
C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s In-Call Options Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. To access these functions during a call, press the Options soft key.
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C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Putting a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want.
C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Making a Multiparty Call A multiparty call is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multiparty or conference call.
E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Changing the Text Input Mode 1. When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator in the lower right corner of the display.
E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Using the Number Mode The Number mode enables you to enter numbers in a text message (a telephone number, for example). Press the keys corresponding to the required digits before manually switching back to the appropriate text entry mode.
P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k 5. Press the right soft key to toggle between the phone (To Phone) and card (To Card) memories. 6. If you do not want to save the number and name in the suggested location, press the location number and enter your preferred location by pressing the number keys.
P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Edit Allows you to edit a number and name stored in the phonebook. Erase Allows you to erase a number and name stored in the phonebook.
P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Searching for and Dialling a Number in the Phonebook 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the PhoneBook soft key. 2. If your SIM card provides Service Dialling Number (SDN) and Information Number services, you will see the following screen.
Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise your phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys ( ). Each menu and sub- menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.
Using the Menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling or by using the shortcuts. Accessing Menu Functions by Scrolling 1.
U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s Menu Map The following illustration shows the menu structure available and indicates the: • Number assigned to each option •...
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U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 4. Settings 4-1 Phone Settings 4-1-1 Greeting Message 4-1-2 Own Number 4-1-3 Language 4-1-3-1 Text Language 4-1-3-2 Input Mode 4-1-4 Any-key Answer 4-1-5 Backlight...
U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 6. Games Using this menu you can enjoy popular games with the phone. 7. WWW Services The WAP Browser feature may vary, depending on the service provider.
C C a a l l l l R R e e c c o o r r d d s s Dialled Calls This option lets you view the last 10 numbers dialled. You can also: • Edit the number and save it in the phonebook •...
Messages Your phone receives voice mail notification messages and Short Message Service (SMS) messages. Voice mail and SMS are network services. Please contact your service provider for more information. When the icon appears, you have received new text messages. If the Alert type menu option (3-4) is set to Light only, the service light flashes orange.
M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s To scroll through the messages, press the key. You can choose the following options, by pressing the Options soft key. Text Reply: allows you to reply by sending a text message.
M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Preset Message List Using this menu, you can preset up to five messages that you use most frequently. This menu shows the preset message list. Scroll through the list using keys.
M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s The last five messages are also stored for later retrieval. Please contact your service provider for more information. The following options are available. Read: lets you view the first message. Scroll through the message using .
Tones You can use the Tones menu to customise various sound settings, such as the: • Ringing tone or melody, volume and type • Sounds made when you press a key, make an error or receive a message Note: The Silent mode allows you to turn the various tones off when discretion is required.
T T o o n n e e s s To... Then press the... Enter a rest key (press the key until the rest is of the required length). Delete notes key. Move a note a semitone up or down example, the note A changes to A#, B, C, C#, and so on in the scale...
T T o o n n e e s s Keypad Tone This option allows you to select the tone that the keypad generates when you press a key. The following options are available. OFF: the keys do not make any sound. Tone: each key, when pressed, makes a different sound.
Settings Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences. All of these features are accessed via the Settings menu. Phone Settings Greeting Message This option allows you to set a greeting message to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. The current message is displayed.
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S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Own Number Note: The contents of this menu may vary, depending on the SIM card. You can enter your own name and number using this menu.
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S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Any-key Answer Depending on the setting of the Any-key Answer option, you can answer an incoming call by pressing any key, except and the Reject soft key. To reject the call, press or the Reject soft key.
S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Caller ID You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. Note: Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting.
S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Call Diverting Note: Some call divert options may not be shown if they are not supported by your network operator. This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specify.
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S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 3. Press the Remove soft key. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement is displayed. You can also deactivate all call diverting settings by selecting the Cancel All option.
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S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Change Barring Password: you can set and change the call barring password obtained from your service provider using this option. You must enter the current password before you can specify a new one.
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S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Preferred List: allows you to list your preferred networks to be used when roaming. Your phone uses the networks in order of appearance in this list, provided that the network is available.
S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s To... Then press the... Scroll through the existing CUG indexes Add a new CUG index Options soft key, select Add and enter the index. Delete a CUG index the index to be deleted, press the Options soft key...
S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s The following options are available. Enable: you are required to enter the phone password when you switch the phone on. Disable: you are not asked to enter the phone password when you switch the phone on.
S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Clock: the LCD displays an analogue clock for a period of 15 seconds after the last key is pressed. When the clock is displayed, press any key to return to the normal mode.
Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • Write your schedule • Set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time (to remind you of an appointment for example) • Calculate • Find out what time it is in various cities around the world •...
O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Note: If you have scheduled more than one event on a given day, you can scroll to the required event by pressing The following options are available.
O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Calculator You can use the phone as a 9-digit calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages. To use the calculator, proceed as follows.
O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r World Time You can use your phone to check the current time in 21 major cities around the world. Scroll through the cities using the key.
Games Using this menu you can also enjoy popular games on the phone. Scroll to the chosen game and press the Select soft key. The following options are available. Play: allows you to start a game. Level: appears whenever you can select the level of the game.
W W W W W W S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s To access the Bookmark feature, proceed as follows. 1. In idle mode, press the Menu soft key. 2. Press for WWW Services.
W W W W W W S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s Note: The WAP Browser menus may vary, depending on your version of the browser. The following options are available. Reload: reloads the current page.
Additional Services ALS (Alternate Line Service) Note: Please contact your service provider to check the availability of this feature and how to subscribe to it. The ALS feature enables two lines to be associated with one SIM card. Consequently, you can make and receive calls on either line as required.
Solving Problems Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages appear Insert SIM Card • Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. •...
• The model and serial numbers of your phone • Your warranty details • A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG after-sales service. Reference Information Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card.
R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n The PIN (Personal Identification Number) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use.
R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers.
Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. ALS (Alternate Line Service) Capability of associating two alternate lines with one SIM card.
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G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) Security code used to unlock the phone when an incorrect PIN has been entered three times in succession. The eight-digit number is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card.
Index (continued) ABC text mode • 38 Calls (continued) redialling • 23 Access codes • 115 automatically • 79 Accessories • 9 rejecting • 25 Active Line (4-1- * ) • 81 searching for a number in Alarm (5-2) • 98 the phonebook •...
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I I n n d d e e x x (continued) (continued) Microphone mute • 28 Phonebook • 41 Minute Minder (3-8) • 75 alert tone • 44 Missed Calls (1-1) • 26; 59 colours • 45 Multiparty calls • 32 copying numbers •...
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