Samsung SGH-S105 manual

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2 * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider . * Licensed under U.S patent no.4,558,302 and foreign counterparts. 3 Contents Important Safety Precautions ...................... 7 Unpacking .................................................... 9 Your Phone ...........[...]

Contents 4 Entering Text ............................................. 43 Changing the Text Input Mode ........................ 44 Using the T9 Mode ........................................ 45 Using the Upper/Lower-Case Character Mode ............................................ 46 Using the Symbol Mode.................................. 48 Using th[...]

Contents 6 Funbox ..................................................... 102 Games (Menu 7.1) .............................................. 102 T-Zones (Menu 7.2) ............................................ 102 Downloads (Menu 7.3)........................................ 102 Solving Problems ..................................... 105 Access Codes .[...]

7 Important Safety Precautions Read these guidelines before using y our wireless phone. F ailure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. For more detailed safet y information, see “Health and Safety Information” on page 111. Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching Off When [...]

Important Safety Precautions 8 Radio Frequency Exposure The design of this phone complies with European Union (EU) requirements relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure. T o maintain compliance with these requirements, use only Samsung-supplied or approved accessories. Use of non-approved accessories ma y violate the requirements. Sensible Use Use[...]

10 Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. Earpiece Display Soft key (right) WAP Browser key Power on/off / menu exit key Alphanumeric keys Special function keys Navigation keys V olume/menu browse keys Soft key (left) Dial/menu confirmation key IrDA port Microphone Cancel/ correction key Folder Ear[...]

Your Phone 12 Makes or answers a call. When held down in idle mode , recalls the last number dialed or received. In the menu mode , selects a menu function or stores information that you have entered (such as a name) in the phone or SIM memory . Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when held down. In the menu mode , cancels your input an[...]

Your Phone 14 Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal strength. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are connected to the GPRS network. Appears when the Silent mode is active or you set the Alert Type menu option ( Menu 3.3 ), so that the phone vibrates when yo[...]

Your Phone 16 Service Light The service light is in the top right-hand corner of the phone. It flashes when services are available on the phone. T o activate or deactivate use of the service light, set the Service Light menu option ( Menu 4.7.4 ); see page 84 for further details. Service light 17 Getting Started Installing the SIM Card When you sub[...]

Getting Started 18 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder so that the holder locks the card in position. Make sure that the notched corner is top right and the gold contacts of the card face into the phone. Note : When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it, as shown, and take it out of the holder . 4. Place the battery back, taking care[...]

Getting Started 20 2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. 3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from the power outlet and from the phone by pressing the gray tabs on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, you will h[...]

Getting Started 22 Using the Holster The supplied holster allows you to conv eniently carry your phone with you. T o attach the phone to the holster: 1. Insert the phone into the slot of the holster and press the antenna down until it locks into place. 2. Attach the holster to your belt or clothing where it will convenient to reach and use. Note: I[...]

Call Functions 24 Ending a Call When you want to finish y our call, briefly press the key . Redialing the Last Number The phone stores the numbers you dialed, received or missed if the caller is identified; see “Call Records” on page 70 for further details. T o recall any of these numbers: 1. If you have typed an y characters on the displa y , [...]

Call Functions 26 Answering a Call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and the following screen appears on each display . If the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone number or name, if stored in your phonebook, is displayed. 1. If necessary , open the folder . Press the key or the Accept soft key to answer the incoming call. If the A[...]

Call Functions 28 3. Press the Select soft key . 4. Change the number as required. Deleting a Missed Call 1. Press the Options soft key . 2. If necessary , press the or key to highlight the Delete option. 3. Press the Select soft key . Y ou can press the key at any time to exit the Missed Call feature. Note : Y ou can access the Missed Call feature[...]

30 Selecting Functions and Options Y our phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customize your phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys marked and . Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function. The roles of the soft keys v ary according to the[...]

Selecting Functions and Options 32 Example: Setting the Display Language 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Menu soft key to access the menus. 2. Scroll through the menus until you reach the Phone Settings menu, by pressing the or key . 3. T o select the Phone Settings menu, press the Select soft key or the key . Service Provider 07:30[...]

34 Phonebook Y ou can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in the memory of your SIM card. In addition, you can store up to 500 numbers in the phone memory . The SIM card and phone memories, although physically separate, are used as if they were a single entity , called the phonebook. Storing a Number with a Name There are two ways to [...]

Phonebook 36 Storing a Number Using the Phonebook Menu 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Ph.Book soft key . 2. Scroll to New Entry by pressing the or key and press the Select soft key . 3. Select an icon to identify the category of the number to be stored. Note : The E-mail icon ( ) is available in this step. It allows you to sav e an[...]

Phonebook 38 Searching for a Number in the Phonebook After storing numbers in the phonebook, you can search for them in two ways; by name and by caller group. Searching for a Number by Name 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Ph.Book soft key . 2. Press the Select soft key when Search is highlighted. Y ou are asked to enter a name. 3. E[...]

Phonebook 40 Editing a Caller Group 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Ph.Book soft key . 2. Scroll to Group Edit by pressing the or key and press the Select soft key . 3. Enter the start of the required group name or scroll through the group list by pressing the or key . 4. When the required group is highlighted, press the Options sof[...]

Phonebook 42 • Number : allows you to view the number assigned to the key . 7. When you have finished, press the or key . Speed-Dialing from the Phonebook T o speed-dial the numbers assigned to keys to , press and hold down the appropriate key . Note : Memory location 1 is reserved for your V oice Mail server number . Checking Memory Status Y ou [...]

Entering Text 44 Changing the Text Input Mode When you are in a field that allows char acters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display . To select the... Press the soft key until... T9 mode is displayed. See page 45. Upper-case character mode A is displayed. See page 46. Lower-case character mode a is displayed. S[...]

Entering Text 46 • T o enter full stops, hyphens or apostrophes, press the key . The T9 mode applies grammar rules to ensure that the correct punctuation is used. Example : is used twice to display two punctuation marks: • T o change the case in the T9 mode, use the key . • Y ou can move the cursor by using the and keys. T o delete letters, p[...]

Entering Text 48 Using the Symbol Mode The symbol mode enables you to insert symbols in a text message. Use the navigation keys to scroll to the desired symbol and then press OK soft key to insert the highlighted symbol into your message. Using the Number Mode The Number mode enables you to enter numbers in a text message (a telephone number for ex[...]

49 In-Call Options Y our phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Putting a Call on Hold Y ou can place the current call on hold whenever you want. Y ou can make another call while y ou have a call in progress if this service is supported by the network. Of these two calls, one is active and the other is on hold [...]

In-Call Options 50 Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) Y ou can temporarily switch your phone’ s microphone off , so that the other party cannot hear you. Example : Y ou wish to say something to another person in the room but do not want the other party to hear you. T o switch the microphone off temporarily: 1. Press the Options soft key . 2. If [...]

In-Call Options 52 Using the SMS Service If you receive an SMS (Short Message Service) message during a call, the message icon ( ) flashes on the display . The Messages option enables you to use this feature. Read Messages : allows you to read the messages that you have receiv ed. Write Messages : allows you to write a message. For further details [...]

In-Call Options 54 3. Select the Private option. Now you can talk privately with that person. The other participants can continue to converse with each other . 4. T o return to the multiparty call, press the Options soft key and select Conference . All the multiparty call participants can now hear each other . Dropping One Participant 1. Press the [...]

Using the Menus 56 Accessing Menu Functions by Using Shortcuts The menu items (menu, sub-menus and options) are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut number . The shortcut number is shown in the bottom right next to the soft key on the display . Simply press the Menu soft key and key in the required number . Example : Accessi[...]

Using the Menus 58 2. Call Records (continued) 2.5 Call Time 2.5.1 Last Call Time 2.5.2 T otal Outgoing 2.5.3 T otal Incoming 2.5.4 Reset Timers 3. Sound Settings (see page 73) 3.1 Ring T one 3.2 Ring V olume 3.3 Alert T ype 3.4 Keypad T one 3.5 Message T one 3.5.1 SMS T one 3.5.2 SMS-CB T one 3.6 Extra T ones 3.6.1 Error T one 3.6.2 Minute Minder [...]

Using the Menus 60 7. Network Services (continued) 6.3 Network Selection 6.3.1 Automatic 6.3.2 Manual 6.4 Caller ID 6.4.1 Default 6.4.2 Hide Number 6.4.3 Send Number 6.5 Band Selection 8. Funbox (see page 102) 7.1 Games 7.2 T -Zones 7.3 Downloads 7.3.1 Games & More 7.3.2 Sounds 7.3.3 Pictures 61 Messages The SMS (Short Message Service) function[...]

Messages 62 3. T o scroll through the message, press the or key . While reading a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key . Delete : allows you to delete obsolete messages. Text Reply (inbox only): allows you to reply to the sender by sending a text message. Y ou can also change the SMS center number , if requ[...]

Messages 64 4. Enter a destination number and press the OK soft key . The message is sent. Creating a Message using the Options 1. Create your message. 2. Press the Options soft key . 3. Select one of the following options by using the and keys and pressing the Select soft key . • Text Formatting : allows you to format the style of the text. For [...]

Messages 66 Default T ype : allows you to set the default message type (T ext, Fax, Email and P aging). The network can convert the messages into the selected format. Default V alidity : allows you to set the length of time for which your text messages will be stored at the message center while attempts are made to deliver them. Setting Name : allo[...]

Messages 68 Language : allows you to select your preferred language to be used when displaying cell broadcast messages. Please contact your service provider for more information. Voice Mail (Menu 1.6) This menu provides you with a wa y of accessing your voice mailbox (if pro vided by your network). The following options are available. Call Voice Ma[...]

70 Call Records Via this menu, you can view the: • Missed, incoming or outgoing calls • Length of time of the call you made or received Note : Y ou can access all numbers in the three types of call records by pressing the key in idle mode. Missed Calls (Menu 2.1) This option lets you view the last 20 unanswered calls. The number and name, if av[...]

Call Records 72 Total Incoming : total length of all calls received since the timer was last reset. Reset Timers : option used to reset the call timers; you must first enter the phone password (see page 108) and then press the OK soft key . Note : The actual time invoiced for calls by your service provider may v ary , depending on network features,[...]

Sound Settings 74 Use the and keys or the and keys on the left side of the phone. Alert Type (Menu 3.3) This option allows you to specify how you are to be informed of any incoming calls. The following options are available: Light only : only the backlight is switched on; the phone neither rings nor vibrates. Melody : the phone rings using the ring[...]

Sound Settings 76 Single Beep : the phone beeps once. SMS-CB Tone1 ~ 10 : the phone uses a CB tone. Y ou are provided with ten CB tones. Extra Tones (Menu 3.6) Y ou can customize various other tones used by the phone. The following options are available: Error Tone : sets whether the phone informs you that you have made a mistak e or not. Minute Mi[...]

Phone Settings 78 My Settings (Menu 4.2) Y ou can change the background image and the color of the components in the display according to your preference. Wallpaper This option allows you to change the background image (wallpaper) to be displayed in idle mode. T o change the background image: 1. Scroll through the list by pressing the or key . Y ou[...]

Phone Settings 80 Language (Menu 4.5) Y ou can select a display language. When the language option is set to Automatic , the language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card used. Security (Menu 4.6) The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone to: • The people of your choice • The types of call[...]

Phone Settings 82 FDN Mode The FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are available: Disable : you can phone any number . Enable : you can only call phone numbers stored in the phonebook. Y ou must enter your PIN2. Note : Not al[...]

Phone Settings 84 Auto Light Using this feature, you can specify the time for which the backlight is to be used. This feature helps conserve your battery power . The following options are available: Disable : the backlight is used according to the setting in the Back Light menu option ( Menu 4.7.2 ); see page 83. Enable : the backlight is used only[...]

Phone Settings 86 ShortCut (Menu 4.9) The navigation keys can be used as shortcut keys. When held down in idle mode, they allow you to access specific menu options directly . T o assign a shortcut to a key: 1. Select the key to be used as a shortcut key by pressing the or key , followed by the Select soft key . • Key up () • Key down () • Key[...]

Organizer 88 Writing a Memo T o write or edit a memo on a specific date, proceed as follows. 1. Select the required date in the calendar , using the navigation keys. Note : T o skip to the previous or next month, press the volume keys on the left side of the phone. 2. Press the Select soft key . An empty memo screen is displayed to allow you to ent[...]

Organizer 90 6. Press the OK soft key . Editing the To Do List If tasks are already defined in the T o Do List when you select the To Do List menu option ( Menu 5.2 ), the current contents are displayed with a status mark and priority (three stars for high, two for normal and one for low). The following options are available: To... Then... View the[...]

Organizer 92 Time & Date (Menu 5.3) This option allows you to change the current time and date displayed. Y ou can also check the current time for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and 21 major cities around the world. The following options are available: Set Time : allows you to enter the current time. Y ou can choose the time format via the Time Form[...]

Organizer 94 T o stop the alarm when it rings, open the phone and press the Exit soft key . When setting or viewing an alarm, the following options are available when y ou press the Options soft key . Remove Alarm : deactivates the current alarm. Alarm Sound Set : allows you to select the alarm melody . Calculator (Menu 5.5) With this feature, you [...]

96 Network Services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if y ou wish. Call Forwarding (Menu 6.1) This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specify . Example : Y ou may wish to forward your business calls to a collea[...]

Network Services 98 Call Waiting (Menu 6.2) This network service enables you to be informed when someone is trying to reach you during another call. Y ou can specify individual call waiting options for each of the following call types: • V oice calls only • Data calls only T o set your call waiting options, proceed as follows. 1. Select the typ[...]

Network Services 100 Caller ID (Menu 6.4) Y ou 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. The following options are available. Default : the default setting provided by the network is used. Hide Number : your number is not displayed o[...]

102 Funbox The Funbox menu contains several fun options. Games (Menu 7.1) Y ou can enjoy three games with your phone. Scroll to the required game, using the and keys and press the Select soft key . For further details on the game, refer to the on-screen help. T-Zones (Menu 7.2) Y our phone is equipped with a WAP Browser to allow you to access and n[...]

Funbox 104 abc : allows you to enter lower-case English characters. 123 : allows you to enter numbers. Sym : allows you to enter symbols. After highlighting the required symbol by pressing the navigation keys, press the key to insert it. : allows you to enter English characters using the T9 mode. For details about this mode, see page 45. Note : T o[...]

Solving Problems 106 “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” is displayed • The network connection was lost. Y ou may be in a weak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Move and try again. • Y ou are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with y our service provider . Contact[...]

108 Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorized use. When requested for any of the codes explained below , key in the appropriate code (displayed as asterisks) and press the OK soft key . If you make a mistake, press the key one or more times u[...]

Access Codes 110 PIN2 The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access specific functions, such as setting the maximum cost of a call. These functions are available if supported by y our SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, the code is disabled and you cannot access the functions until you[...]

Health and Safety Information 112 SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while oper ating can be well below th[...]

Health and Safety Information 114 Precautions When Using Batteries • Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way . • Use the battery only for its intended purpose. • If you use the phone near the network’ s base station, it uses less power; talk and standby time are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular net[...]

Health and Safety Information 116 Road Safety Y our wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When driving a car , driving is your first responsibility . When using your wireless phone [...]

Health and Safety Information 118 Operating Environment Remember to follow an y special regulations in force in any area and always switch off y our phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger . When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instruc[...]

Health and Safety Information 120 Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. Y ou should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted Facilities Switch off yo[...]

Health and Safety Information 122 Other Important Safety Information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. F aulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate an y warranty applicable to the device. • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and[...]

Health and Safety Information 124 • Do not paint it. Paint can clog the device’ s moving parts and prevent proper operation. • Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing r adio devices. • If the phone, battery , charger or any[...]

Health and Safety Information 126 However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of [...]

STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY 128 replaced leather cases, pouches and holsters will be warranted for a period of ninety (90) days. All other repaired/replaced Product will be warranted for a period equal to the remainder of the original Limited W arranty on the original Product or for 90 days, whichever is longer . All replaced parts, components, board[...]

130 Glossary T o 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. Active Flip Ability to answer a call simply by opening the phone. Call Forwarding Ability to reroute calls to another number . Call Holding Ability to put one [...]

Glossary 132 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. Roaming Use of your phone when you are outside your home area (when trav eling for example). SDN (Service Dialing Numbers) T elep[...]

134 Index A Access codes • 108 Accessories • 9 Active Flip • 85 Alarm (5.4) • 93 Alert type (3.3) • 74 Answering a call • 26 a second call • 52 Anykey Answer • 85 Auto Light • 84 Auto Power • 93 Auto redial (4.5) 85 B Background Image • 78 Backlight • 15 , 83 Band Selection (6.5) • 101 Battery charging • 19 low battery i[...]

Index 136 Morning Call • 93 Multiparty calls dropping • 54 making • 53 private conversation • 53 Muting key tones • 51 microphone • 50 My Contents (1.7) • 69 N Names entering • 43 searching/dialing • 38 storing • 34 Network selection (6.3) • 99 Network services (7) • 96 Numbers copying phonebook • 37 correcting • 23 eras[...]

Access the Menu Functions ➀ Press the Menu soft key . ➁ Scroll with the and keys through the list of the menus until you reach the required menu. ➂ Press the Select soft key . ➃ Scroll with the and keys through the list of the options until the required one is selected. ➄ Press the Select soft key . • Each of the two soft keys ( and ) p[...]

Answer a Call Open the phone or Press the key . Adjust the V olume Press the or key on the left side of the phone. Choose the Alert T ype ➀ Select the Alert Type menu option ( 3.3 ). ➁ Select an option: • Light only • Melody • Vibration • Vibra+Melody ➂ Press the Select soft key . Store Numbers in the Phonebook ➀ Key in the number .[...]