Samsung SGH SGH A100 manual

Printed in Korea Code No. : GH68-01 1 12A English. 04/2000. Rev . 1.0 ELECTRONICS World Wide W eb http://www .samsungmobile.com DUAL BAND GSM TELEPHONE SGH-A100[...]

1 Contents Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Y our Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Phone Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Display . . . . . . . .[...]

In-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Putting a Call on Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Muting/Sending Key T ones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Searching for a Number in the Phonebook . . .[...]

5 4 Important Safety Precautions Read these simple guidelines. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. For more detailed safety information, see Safety Information on page 106. Road safety comes first Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Remember that in some countries, it is illegal to use a hand-hel[...]

In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local SAMSUNG dealer: • Desktop charger • T ravel adapter • Simple hands-free kit • Standard and Slim batteries • Cigarette lighter adapter • Earphone • Car holder 7 6 T ravel Adapter Handset Battery User’ s Manual Earphone Hand Strap Qualified service On[...]

2 C ABC 4 G H I 1 3 D EF 5 JKL 6 M NO 7 PQRS 8 TU V 0 9 WXYZ Key Description Perform the functions indicated by the text above them (in the bottom line of the display). In the menu facility , scroll through the menu options and phonebook memory . When held down in idle mode , access your favourite menu options directly (for more infor- mation on sh[...]

Display Display Layout The display comprises three areas. Area Description First line Displays various icons (see page 12). Middle lines Display messages, instructions and any information that you enter (number to be dialled, for example). Last line Shows the functions currently assigned to the two soft keys. 11 10 Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e[...]

13 12 Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e 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 a new text message has been received. Appears when the vibrate mode is active. Appears when you set the alarm. Shows the level of your b[...]

14 15 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 14 Installing the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details (PIN, optional services available and so on). Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending[...]

16 17 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 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 16 Charging a Batter y Y our phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion battery . A travel adapter is provided with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local SAMSUNG dealer for further details. The phone ca[...]

18 19 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 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 Switching the Phone On/Off 1. Open the flip cover . 2. Hold down the key for more than one second to switch the phone on. 3. If the phone asks for a password, key in the password and press the OK soft key . The phone password is fac[...]

20 21 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 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 PIN The P ersonal I dentification N umber or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, the code is disable[...]

22 23 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 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 Barring Password The 4-digit barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. Y ou obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this function. See page 92 for further details. PIN2 The PIN[...]

24 25 G G e e n n e e r r a a l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Ending a Call When you have finished your call, briefly pr ess the key . Making a Call from the Phonebook Y ou can store the names and phone numbers called regularly in the SIM card and phone memory , called the phonebook. Y ou then simply select the required name to recall the a[...]

If the caller can be identified, the caller’ s phone number (or name if stored in your phonebook) is displayed. If the caller cannot be identified, only the phone icon flashes. 1. If necessary , open the flip. Press the key or the Accept soft key to answer the incoming call. Notes: • T o reject an incoming call, press the Reject soft key . • [...]

28 29 G G e e n n e e r r a a l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s G G e e n n e e r r a a l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Editing a Missed Call Number Note: If the number corresponding to the missed call is not available, the Edit option is not displayed. 1. Press the Options soft key . 2. If necessary , press the or key to highlight th[...]

T o view the various functions/options available and select the one required, proceed as follows. 1. Press the appropriate soft key . 2. T o... Then press the... Select the: Select soft key or • Function displayed key . or • Option highlighted View the next function key or key on or highlight the next the left side of the option in a list phone[...]

Infrared Activate Select 4 . 1 Phone Settings Select 4 32 33 S S e e l l e e c c t t i i n n g g F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s a a n n d d O O p p t t i i o o n n s s S S e e l l e e c c t t i i n n g g F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s a a n n d d O O p p t t i i o o n n s s Example: Setting the Display Language 1. When the idle screen is [...]

6. If you do not want to save the number and name in the suggested location, press the C key to clear the location number and enter your preferred location by pressing the number keys. 7. Press OK to store the name and number . 8. Press to return to the idle screen. Entering a Name 1. T o select... Then press the soft key until... Upper case charac[...]

36 37 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k 3. Select the other letters in the same way . Note: The cursor moves to the right when you press a different key . When entering the same letter twice (or a different letter on the same key), just wait for a few seconds for the cursor to move right automatically , and the[...]

2. T o... Then press the... Select the Select soft key or key . highlighted option Highlight a or key one or more different option times until the required option is highlighted. Paste This option allows you to paste the phonebook number into the normal dialling mode. Use this option to dial a number similar to one in the phonebook (a different ext[...]

41 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k 40 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Assigning numbers to a group 1. V iew the required number in the phonebook. 2. Press the Options soft key . 3. Select the Caller Group option. 4. Select the required group. T o remove a number from a group, select the No Group option. Memory Status Y ou can check how many[...]

42 43 I I n n - - C C a a l l l l O O p p t t i i o o n n s s 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 you have a call in progress if this service is supported by the network. O[...]

Searching for a Number in the Phonebook Y ou can search for a number in the phonebook during a call. 1. Press the Options soft key . 2. Press the key to highlight the Phonebook option. 3. Press the OK soft key . The phonebook entries are listed. 4. Enter the name that you wish to find. If you enter the start of the name, the phonebook entries are l[...]

46 47 I I n n - - C C a a l l l l O O p p t t i i o o n n s s Using the SMS Ser vice If you receive an SMS (Short Message Service) message during a call, the message icon ( ) flashes in the display . The SMS Service option enables you to use this feature. Read Messages: allows you to read the messages that you have received. Write Messages: allows [...]

Using the Menus A menu structure is available to set the various options available on your phone. Y ou can select the menu options in two different ways. Using the Navigation Keys The navigation keys are used as follows. Key Purpose Moves to the next option on the same level as the one displayed. Moves to the previous option on the same level as th[...]

3. Scroll through the options by pressing the and keys until Language is displayed, then press the Select soft key or the key . The languages available are displayed. Using the Index System Each menu option is assigned a hierarchical number . Y ou can use this number to access the corresponding option directly . Simply press the Menu soft key and k[...]

52 53 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 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 2. Messages (see page 59) 3. Sound Settings (see page 66) 3.1 Ring T one 3.2 Melody Composer 3.3 Ring V olume 3.4 Alert T ype 3.5 Keypad T one 3.6 Message T one 3.7 Error T one 3.8 Minute Minder 3.9 Connect T one 2.1 Read Messages 2.1.1 Inb[...]

54 55 P P h h o o n n e e B B o o o o k k 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 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 7. Network Services (see page 90) 7.1 Call Diverting 7.1.1 Divert Always 7.1.2 Busy 7.1.3 No Reply 7.1.4 Unreachable 7.1.5 Cancel All 7.2 Call Barring 7.2.1 All Outgoing 7.2.2 International 7.2.3 Internat[...]

56 Call Records Via this menu, you can view the phone calls: • Missed • Received • Dialled The number and name (if available) are given, together with the date and time at which the call was made. Note: Y our phone can keep up to ten numbers in these lists. Missed Calls Menu 1.1 This option lets you view the last 10 unanswered calls. Y ou can[...]

57 C C a a l l l l R R e e c c o o r r d d s s Dialled Calls Menu 1.3 This option lets you view the last 10 numbers dialled. Y ou can also: • Delete the number • Edit the number and save it in the phonebook • Redial the number Call T ime Menu 1.4 This option lets you view the timers for calls made and received. The following timers are availa[...]

59 58 C C a a l l l l R R e e c c o o r r d d s s Messages The SMS (Short Message Service) function is a network service and may not be supported by your network. Messages can be sent by text, fax, E-mail and paging messaging systems, provided that these services are supported by your network. T o send text messages by phone, you must obtain the nu[...]

61 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s 60 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s W rite Messages Menu 2.2 Via this menu, you can write text messages of up to 160 alphanumeric characters. Note: For further information on how to enter the characters in your message, refer to page 35. After you complete the message, you can select the following options. Send Onl[...]

63 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s 62 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Common Setting: T wo options are available. Reply Path : allows the recipient of your SMS message to send you a reply message via your message centre, if the service is provided by the network. Deliver y Repor ts : allows you to activate or deactivate the report function. When th[...]

65 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s 64 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s V oice Mail Menu 2.6 This menu provides you with a quick way of accessing your voice mailbox (if provided by your network). T o quickly access the V oice Mail menu, press and hold down key . Note: V oice Mail is a network feature. Please contact your service provider for more inf[...]

67 S S o o u u n n d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 66 Composing a Melody Y ou can compose two melodies. When you access the menu, the names of any melodies created are displayed. Otherwise, Melody 1 and Melody 2 appear . Select the melody that you wish to create or edit. T o... Then press the... Compose a Edit soft key . melody Insert a note Ne[...]

69 S S o o u u n n d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 68 S S o o u u n n d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Alert T ype Menu 3.4 This option allows you to indicate 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 [...]

71 S S o o u u n n d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 70 S S o o u u n n d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Minute Minder Menu 3.8 This option allows you to specify whether the phone must beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call. The following options are available. OFF: the phone does not beep. ON[...]

73 P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 72 Greeting Message Menu 4.2 This option allows you to set a greeting message to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. The current message is displayed. T o... Then press the... Clear the existing C key and hold it down until message th e message i s cleared. Enter a new message A[...]

75 P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 74 P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Auto Redial Menu 4.7 With the Auto Redial function, the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call. Note: The interval between two call attempts varies. The following options are available. OFF: the n[...]

77 76 P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • View the calendar and organise your schedule • Define a list of things to do • Set the current date and time • Set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time (to remind you of an appointment for example) • Use the phone as[...]

79 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Once you have finished editing the memo, press the OK soft key . The following options are then available when you press the Options soft key . Alarm: allows you to set the alarm to ring on the chosen day . Erase: allows you to delete the memo. Copy to: allows you to copy th[...]

81 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 80 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r T o... Then... Sort the existing • Press the Options soft key . tasks by priority • Select the Sort option. or status • Select the sort criterion (high, low , done, undo). Copy a task • Highlight the task. • Press the Options soft key . • Select the Copy optio[...]

83 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 82 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Alarm Menu 5.4 This feature allows you to: • Set the alarm to ring at a specific time • Set the phone to switch on automatically and ring the alarm if the specified time is reached while the phone is switched off ( Autopower menu option set to Enable ) In the Alarm me[...]

T o... Then... Leave the phone on Hold down the key . Switch the phone Press the Exit soft key or off again any other key . If the menu option is set the Disable and the phone is switched off at the specified time, the alarm will not ring. Calculator Menu 5.5 Using this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator . The calculator pr ovides the b[...]

87 86 S S e e c c u u r r i i t t y y Change PIN Menu 6.2 This feature allows you to change your current PIN to a new one, provided that the PIN Check feature is enabled. Y ou must enter the current PIN before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new PIN, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. Phone Lock Menu 6.3 When the P[...]

89 88 S S e e c c u u r r i i t t y y FDN Mode Menu 6.6 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 ent[...]

Network Services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you so wish. Call Diverting Menu 7.1 This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specify . Example : Y ou may wish to divert your business calls to a colleague w[...]

Call Barring Menu 7.2 The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls. Call barring can be set up in the following ways. All Outgoing: calls cannot be made. International: international calls cannot be made. International Except to Home: when abroad, calls can be made only to numbers within the current country and to your home co[...]

Change Barring Password: you can set and change the call barring password obtained from your service provider using this option. Y ou must enter the current password before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new password, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. Call W aiting Menu 7.3 This network service enables you to be [...]

Line Identification Menu 7.5 This menu option lets you view the following line identification settings. CLIP (Calling Line Identification Presentation) If this network function is active, the number of the person making the call is displayed on the phone of the person called. If the phone number matches one stored in the phonebook, the caller’ s [...]

98 N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s Delete a CUG index Options soft key and select the Delete option. Activate a CUG index Options soft key and select the Activate option. Outside Access: enables you to enable or disable calls to numbers other than those nominated for the Closed User Group. This feature depends on the nat[...]

99 Games Using this feature, you can play seven different games with the phone: • Casino • Roulette • Black Jack • Sniper • Snake • Mole • Othello Once you have selected a game, the following options are available. Play: allows you to start a game. Level: allows you to select the level of difficulty . Select the required level using t[...]

101 100 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 may appear Insert SIM Card • Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. Phone Locked Enter password • The auto[...]

103 102 S S o o l l v v i i n n g g P P r r o o b b l l e e m m s s The phone starts beeping and “**W arning** Low Battery” flashes in the display • The battery is insufficiently charged. Replace the battery and recharge it. The audio quality of the call is poor • Check the signal strength indicator in the display ( ); the number of bars af[...]

105 104 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e B B a a t t t t e e r r i i e e s s • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its[...]

107 S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n • Operation of any radio-transmitting equipment, including cellular phones, may interfere with inadequately protected medical devices. Consult a doctor or the manufacturer of the medical device if you have any questions. Other electronic equipment may also be subject to inter[...]

109 S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in mild, soapy water . • If the phone or any of its accessories are not working properly , take them to your nearest qualified service centre[...]

111 G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y o o f f T T e e r r m m s s DCS Digital cellular network standard based on the GSM network architecture. With the higher frequency range (1800 MHz for DCS instead of 900 MHz for GSM), more radio channels can be made available, thus allowing the network to support more subscribers and traffic. Dual Band Ability to[...]

113 G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y o o f f T T e e r r m m s s SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) Card containing a chip with all the information required to operate the phone (network and memory information, as well as the subscriber’ s personal data). The SIM card fits into a small slot on the back of the phone and is protected by the batt[...]

Index E Earphone • 7 Earpiece adjusting the volume • 26 Editing memos • 78 messages • 60 missed calls• 29 phonebook numbers • 38 tasks • 80 T o Do List • 80 Emergency calls • 6; 109 Erasing memos • 79 missed calls• 29 phonebook numbers • 38 tasks • 81 Error T one ( 3.7 ) • 70 F FDN Mode ( 6.6 ) • 89 Fixed Dial Number m[...]

117 I I n n d d e e x x S Safety batteries • 104 information • 106 precautions • 5 Security ( 6 ) • 86 Schedule • 77 SDN • 41 Searching for names/numbers • 36; 45 Selecting functions/options • 30 Sending key tones • 44 messages • 59 Service dialling numbers (SDN) • 41 light • 13; 74 Setting alarm ( 5.4 ) • 83 date ( 5.3.2 [...]

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119 Dual Band SGH-A100 GSM T elephone Quick Reference Card Press and hold . Switch On/Off ➀ Key in the number . ➁ Press the key . Make a Call ➀ Open the phone and press the View soft key . ➁ Scroll with the and keys through the missed calls. ➂ T o return the call, press the key . End a Call View Missed Calls Briefly press the key . ➀ Pr[...]

120 ➀ Key in the number . ➁ Press the Save soft key . ➂ Enter the name. ➃ Press the OK soft key . ➄ If necessary , change the location. ➅ Press the OK soft key . Store Numbers in the Phonebook ➀ Press the Name soft key . ➁ Enter the start of the name. ➂ Press the Search soft key . ➃ T o scroll through the names, press the and ke[...]