Samsung SGH-C420L User Manual

SGH-C420L
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.: GH68-14405A
http://www.samsungmobile.com
English (LTN). 04/2007. Rev.1.0
Silent
Press and hold in Idle mode to disable all sounds on the phone.
mode To exit, press and hold this key again.
Voicemail
Press and hold 1 in Idle mode to access your voicemail server.
server
Keypad
Lock the keypad, when pressed and held in Idle mode to ignore
lock mode
accidental key pressing. To unlock, press the Unlock soft key and
then .
SOS
C
Press four times in Idle mode with the key locked to send an SOS
mode
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
.
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
Soft key function
Menu Phonebook
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
To return to the
menu without
previous menu
changing the
level, press the
menu settings,
Back soft key
press this key.
C
or .
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:
Icon Description
Received 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
Alarm set
Silent mode
Ringer type
• None: Melody
• : Vibration
• : Vibration then melody
Home Zone, if registered for the appropriate service
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 soft key or
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.
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. To switch off the phone, press and hold

Changing the display language

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

Making a call

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

Answering a call

1. When the phone rings, press the Accept soft key or
call.
To reject the call, press the Reject soft key or
To mute the ringtone, press and hold Up or Down.
2. To end the call, press .
Menu map
1. Call log 5. Messages
1.1 Missed calls 5.1 Text messages
1.2 Received calls 5.2 Multimedia messages
1.3 Dialled calls 5.3 Push messages
1.4 Delete all 5.4 Preset messages
1.5 Call time 5.5 Voice mail
1.6 Call costs* 5.6 Broadcast
5.7 Settings
2. Network services
5.8 SOS messages
to enter
2.1 Call diverting
5.9 Memory status
2.2 Call barring

6. Fun box

2.3 Call waiting
2.4 Network selection 6.1 WWW services
2.5 Caller ID 6.2 Media box
2.6 Band selection 6.3 JAVA world
3. Applications

7. Planner

3.1 Voice recorder 7.1 New memo
3.2 SIM-AT* 7.2 Calendar
7.3 To do list
4. Sound settings
7.4 Clock
4.1 Incoming calls
7.5 Alarm
4.2 Messages
7.6 Calculator
4.3 Power on/off
7.7 Converter
4.4 Connection tone
7.8 Timer
4.5 Keypad tone
7.9 Stopwatch
4.6 Minute minder
8. Camera
4.7 Silent mode
4.8 Alerts on call 8.1 Take photos
Phone layout and key functions
Web access/
Confirm key
In Idle mode, accesses
the web browser.
Selects the highlighted
option or confirms input
in a menu.
To AC wall outlet
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
for more than two seconds. 2. Select Sound settings
3. Press the Navigation keys to adjust the volume level.
4. Press the Save soft key.
While a call is in progress, press
language.
volume.

Changing a ringtone for calls

1. In Idle mode, press the
.
2. Select Sound settings
My sounds.
.
3. Select a ringtone and press the
Redialing recent numbers
to answer a
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

8.2 My photos Changing the text input mode
8.3 Delete all
In a text input field, press the right soft key until the input mode indicator
8.4 Settings
8.5 Memory status you want appears:
9. Phone settings
• : T9 mode
9.1 Display
• : ABC mode
9.2 Greeting message
9.3 Language
• : Number mode
9.4 Offline mode
• None: Symbol mode
9.5 Security
9.6 Auto redial
9.7 Anykey answer T9 mode
9.8 Auto keypad lock
9.9 Reset settings 1. Press 2 to 9 to start entering a word. Press each key once for one
letter.
Press the Phonebook soft
key in Idle mode. The word you are entering appears on the display. It may change with
1 Find name
each keypress. Finish entering the word before editing or deleting any
2 FDN list
keystrokes.
3 Add entry
4 Speed-dial list
Example: To enter "Hello" in English word mode, press
5 Own number
6 Group setting 6.
7 Management
8 SDN*
2. Press to insert a space and enter the next word.
*
Shows only if supported by
your SIM card.
4-way navigation keys
In Menu mode, scroll
through menu options.
In Idle mode, access the
following menus:
Up/Down: Key volume
Left: Create
Right: Calendar
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.
→ →
Up or Down to adjust the earpiece
Menu soft key.
→ Incoming calls → Default ringtones or
Yes soft key.
.
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