SGH-X166
User's Guide
This guide explains how to set up your phone and gives a quick overview of the
main functions of the phone.
*
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
Code No.: GH68-11572A
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
English(LTN). 06/2006. 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
1
Press and hold
to access your voicemail server.
server
Emergency
9
Press and hold
to access emergency call number.
call
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
soft key or
.
Use the 4-way navigation keys (
)
as shortcuts to access your favorite menus.
1. In Idle mode, press the
Menu
soft key.
→
2. Select
Phone settings
Short
cut.
3. Select a key.
4. Select a menu to be assigned to the key.
Installing the battery
Your phone comes with a rechargeable Li-ion battery(750mAh).
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
Roaming network
Silent mode or the call ringer set to Vibration
Call diverting feature active
New SMS message
New MMS message
New voicemail
Alarm set
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.
To AC wall outlet
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.
3. Select a language.
Making a call
1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number, and press
2. To end the call, press
.
Answering a call
1. When the phone rings, press
to answer a call.
2. To end the call, press
.
Menu map
4. Sound settings
1. SIM AT
*
2. Call records
2.1 Missed calls
2.2 Received calls
2.3 Dialled calls
to enter
2.4 Delete all
2.5 Call time
2.6 Call cost
*
5. Messages
3. Network services
3.1 Call diverting
3.2 Call barring
3.3 Call waiting
3.4 Network selection
3.5 Caller ID
3.6 Closed user group
3.7 Band selection
Phone layout and key functions
Web access/
Confirm key
In Idle mode, launch the
web browser. Select the
highlighted option or
confirm input in a menu.
Dial key
Make and answer a
call. In Idle mode,
retrieve the most
recent calls.
Volume keys
In Idle mode, adjust
the key tone volume.
Voicemail server key
Cancel/Clear key
Delete characters from
the display. Return the
display to the previous
menu level.
Adjusting the volume
1. In Idle mode, press the
for more than two seconds.
2. Select
Sound settings
3. Press
Up
or
Down
to adjust the volume level.
4. Press the
OK
soft key.
While a call is in progress, press the Volume keys to adjust the earpiece
volume.
Changing a ringtone for calls
1. In Idle mode, press the
2. Select
Sound settings
.
3. Select a ringtone.
Redialing 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.
6. Funbox
4.1 Ring tone
6.1 WAP browser
4.2 Ring volume
6.2 Games
4.3 Alert type
6.3 Sounds
4.4 Keypad tone
6.4 Images
4.5 Message tone
6.5 Delete all
4.6 Alert on call
6.6 Memory status
4.7 Folder tone
7. Organiser
4.8 Extra tones
7.1 Alarm
7.2 Calendar
7.3 Time & Date
5.1 Text messages
5.2 Multimedia messages
7.4 Calculator
7.5 To do list
5.3 Push messages
7.6 Voice memo
7.7 Currency exchange
Soft keys
Perform functions
indicated by the
text above the key.
4-way navigation keys
In Menu mode, scroll
through menu options.
In Idle mode, access your
favorite menus directly.
Power/End key
Turn the phone on or
off when pressed and
held. Also end a call.
Emergency call key
Silent mode key
Alphanumeric keys
Menu
soft key.
Ring
volume.
→
Menu
soft key.
Ring
tone.
→
.
8. Phonebook
8.1 Search
8.2 New entry
8.3 Group search
8.4 Edit group
8.5 Speed dial
8.6 Delete all
8.7 Memory status
8.8 SDN
*
9. Phone settings
9.1 Display settings
9.2 Greeting message
9.3 Own number
9.4 Language
9.5 Security
9.6 Extra settings
9.7 Short cut
9.8 Reset settings
* Shows only if supported by your
SIM card.
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