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SGH-M140L
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.
Printed in Korea
World Wide Web
Code No.: GH68-xxxxxA
http://www.samsungmobile.com
English (LTN). 01/2008. Rev. 1.0
Silent
Press and hold
in Idle mode to disable all sounds on the
mode
phone. To exit, press and hold this key again.
Press and hold
in Idle mode and then press the
Yes
Keypad
lock mode
to lock the keypad and ignore accidental key pressing. To
unlock, press the
Unlock
soft key and then
.
Press
C
four times in Idle mode with the key locked to send an
SOS
mode
SOS message to preset numbers. Once the SOS message is
sent, the 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
to 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 return to the
To exit the
previous menu
menu without
level, press the
changing the
Back
soft key
menu settings,
C
or
.
press this key.
Use the 4-way navigation keys to scroll
up, down, left, or right through the menu
system, highlight menu items, change
feature settings, and play games.
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:
soft key
Icon
Description
Signal strength
Call in progress
Out of your service area or Offline mode; you cannot make
or receive calls except for emergency calls
SOS message feature active
GPRS network
Alarm set
Silent mode
Ringer type
• None: Melody
•
: Vibration
•
: Vibration then melody
Call diverting feature active
New text message
New multimedia 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 or
.
3. If the menu contains any submenus, locate the one you want by
pressing the Navigation keys. Press the
Select
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 or
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 into the phone and a power outlet.
With the triangle facing
the front of your phone
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
the time and date by following the onscreen instructions.
3. Press and hold
for more than two seconds to switch off the phone.
Changing the display language
1. In Idle mode, press the
Menu
2. Select
Phone settings
→
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
call.
Press
to reject the call.
2. Press
to end the call.
Menu map
1. Call log
4.7 Silent mode
4.8 Alerts on call
1.1 Missed calls
1.2 Received calls
5. Messages
1.3 Dialled calls
5.1 Text messages
1.4 Delete all
5.2 Multimedia messages
1.5 Call time
5.3 Push messages
1.6 Call costs*
5.4 Preset messages
2. Network services
5.5 Voice mail
5.6 Broadcast
soft key or
to
2.1 Call diverting
5.7 Settings
2.2 Call barring
5.8 SOS messages
2.3 Call waiting
5.9 Memory status
2.4 Network selection
2.5 Caller ID
6. Fun box
2.6 Band selection
6.1 WWW services
3. Applications
6.2 Media box
6.3 JAVA world
3.1 Voice recorder
3.2 SIM-AT*
7. Planner
4. Sound settings
7.1 New memo
7.2 Calendar
4.1 Incoming calls
7.3 To do list
4.2 Messages
7.4 Clock
4.3 Power on/off
7.5 Alarm
4.4 Connection tone
7.6 Calculator
4.5 Keypad tone
7.7 Converter
4.6 Minute minder
7.8 Timer
7.9 Stopwatch
Phone layout and key functions
Web access/
Confirm key
In Idle mode, accesses
the web browser. In
Menu mode, selects the
highlighted option or
confirms input.
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
In Idle mode, accesses
your voicemail server
when held down.
Keypad lock key
Keypad lock mode
Alphanumeric keys
Adjusting the volume
1. In Idle mode, press the
Yes
soft key and set
2. Select
Sound settings
3. Press the Navigation keys to adjust the volume level.
4. Press the
Save
While a call is in progress, press
volume.
soft key.
Changing a ringtone for calls
→
Text
language.
1. In Idle mode, press the
2. Select
Sound settings
My
sounds.
.
3. Select a ringtone and press the
Redialing recent numbers
1. In Idle mode, press
Accept
soft key or
to answer a
2. Press
Up
or
3. Press
to dial the number.
Entering text
Changing the text input mode
8. Camera
8.1 Take photos
In a text input field, press the right soft key until the input mode indicator
8.2 My photos
you want appears.
8.3 Delete all
8.4 Settings
8.5 Memory status
T9 mode
9. Phone settings
1. Press
2
to
9
9.1 Display
letter.
9.2 Greeting message
9.3 Language
The word you are entering appears on the display. It may change with
9.4 Offline mode
9.5 Security
each keypress. Finish entering the word before editing or deleting any
9.6 Auto redial
keystrokes.
9.7 Anykey answer
9.8 Auto keypad lock
Example: To enter "Hello" in T9 mode, press
9.9 Reset settings
2. Press
to insert a space and enter the next word.
Press the
Phonebook
soft
key in Idle mode.
1 Find name
ABC mode
2 FDN list
3 Add entry
Press the keys labeled with the letter you want once for the first letter,
4 Speed-dial list
twice for the second letter, and so on.
5 Own number
6 Group setting
For example, press
7 Management
"K."
8 SDN*
*
Shows only if supported by
your SIM card.
4-way navigation keys
In Idle mode, access your
favorite menus directly or
adjust the volume level.
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 key locked.
SOS mode
Silent mode key
Silent mode
Menu
soft key.
→
Incoming calls
→
Ring
volume.
soft key.
Up
or
Down
to adjust the earpiece
Menu
soft key.
→
Incoming calls
→
Default ringtones
or
Yes
soft key.
.
Down
to scroll to the number you want.
to start entering a word. Press each key once for one
4, 3, 5,
5, and 6.
2
three times to enter "C" and
5
two times to enter
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Page 3: Exposure To Radio Frequency (Rf) Signals
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Page 5: For Body Operation
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Page 6: Road Safety
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Page 8: Operating Environment
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Page 9: Hearing Aids
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Page 10: Potentially Explosive Environments
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Page 11: Other Important Safety Information
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Page 13: Acknowledging Special Precautions And The Fcc And Industry Canada Notice
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