Samsung SCHL160 Users Manual

SCH-L160

User’s Guide

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Important safety

precautions

Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal.

Use road safety at all times

Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first.

Switch off the phone when refuelling

Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.

Switch off in an aircraft

Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.

Switch off the phone near all medical equipment

Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in force.

Interference

All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their performance.

Be aware of special regulations

Meet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.

Water resistance

Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.

Sensible use

Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on.

Emergency call

Key in the emergency number for your present location, then press .

Keep your phone away from small children

Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children.

Accessories and batteries

Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous.

•The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.

•Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

At very high volumes, prolonged listening to a headset can damage your hearing.

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

For more detailed safety information, see "Health and safety information" on page 45.

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About this Guide

This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.”

In this guide, the following instruction icons appear:

Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone features.

Indicates that you can get more information on the referenced page.

→Indicates that you need to press the Navigation keys to scroll to the specified option and then select it.

[ ]	Indicates a key on the phone. For example, [ ]

<> Indicates a soft key, whose function is displayed on the phone screen. For example, <Menu>

•Simple, sleek design with Intenna

Samsung’s powerful intenna technology allows the best call quality without an annoying external antenna.

Special features of your phone

• Countdown

Use your phone as a countdown timer for an important event.

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•Calendar

Keep track of your daily, weekly, and monthly schedule.

•Contacts

Store up home, office, or cellular phone numbers for your contacts.

•Alarm

Use your phone as an alarm clock to wake you up in the morning or notify you of an event.

•Calculator

Perform basic calculations and do currency conversions.

•SOS message

Send SOS messages to your family or friends for help in an emergency.

•Short Message Service (SMS)

Chat and share interest with your friends, family, or co-workers by SMS messages.

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Contents
Unpack	3
Make sure you have each item
Your phone	3
Keys, features, and locations
Get started	4
First steps to operate your phone
Install and charge the phone .....................................	4
Power on or off........................................................	5
Keys and display .....................................................	6
Access menu functions .............................................	8
Customize your phone..............................................	9
Make/answer calls ..................................................	11

Step outside the phone	11
Begin with your Contacts, Messages, Calendar, and Alarm
Use Contacts..........................................................	11
Send messages ......................................................	12
View messages.......................................................	12
Manage schedule....................................................	13
Use the alarm clock ................................................	14
Enter text	17
Call functions	19
Menu functions	22
Health and safety information	45

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Overview of menu functions

To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode.

1	Calls	p. 24
1	Outgoing	p. 24
2	Incoming	p. 25
3	Missed	p. 25
4	Erase History	p. 25
5	Air Time	p. 25
2 Downloads
		p. 26
3 Torpedo SMS
		p. 27
1	New Message	p. 27
2	Voice Mail	p. 28
3	Inbox	p. 28
4	Outbox	p. 29
5	Drafts	p. 29
6	Saved	p. 30
7	Erase Msg	p. 30
8	Setting	p. 30

4 Tones/Images		p. 32
1	Display	p. 32
2	Sounds	p. 33
5 Meu Vivo		p. 35
1	Launch Pad	p. 35
2	Ringer Type	p. 35
3	Menu Style	p. 35
4	Banner	p. 35
5	Wallpaper	p. 35
6	Orig. Settings	p. 35
7	Msg Setting	p. 35
8	Auto CSP	p. 35
6	Voice Mail	p. 36
7	Voice Portal	p. 36

8 Planner			p. 36
1	Today		p. 36
2	Calendar		p. 36
3	Task List		p. 38
4	Memo Pad		p. 38
5	Alarm		p. 39
6	Calculator		p. 39
7	World Time		p. 40
8	Count Down		p. 40
9	Set Time		p. 40
9	Settings		p. 41
1	Auto CSP		p. 41
2	Auto Answer		p. 41
3	Call Answer		p. 41
4	Auto Retry		p. 41
5	Idioma/Language		p. 42
6	System		p. 42
7	Help		p. 43
8	Security		p. 43

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	Unpack		Your phone
	Make sure you have each item		Keys, features, and locations
			Earpiece
			Display	Service light
	Phone	Travel Adapter
			Web access/	Navigation keys
			Confirm key	(Up/Down/ Left/Right)
			Left soft key	Right soft key
			Headset jack
				Power on/off/
	Battery	User’s Guide	Dial key
				Menu exit key
	You can obtain various accessories from		Volume keys	Cancel/Correct key
	your local Samsung dealer.

	The items supplied with your phone and the	Alphanumeric keys
		Special function keys	Microphone
	accessories available at your Samsung
	dealer may vary, depending on your country
	or service provider.

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Get started

First steps to operate your phone

UIM card information

UIM card informationWhen you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in UIM (User Identification Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services.

Install and charge the phone

Remove the battery cover.

If the phone is already on, first turn it off by pressing and holding [].

Insert the UIM card.

Make sure that the goldcoloured contacts on the card are face down.

Install the battery.	Reattach the battery
	cover.

Plug the travel adapter into the phone.

Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.

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Get started

When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the wall outlet.

Remove the adapter from the phone.

Low battery indicator

When the battery is low:

•a warning tone sounds,

•the battery low message displays, and

•the empty battery icon blinks.

If the battery level becomes too low, the phone 8 automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.

Power on or off

Switch on

Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited.

Switch off

1.Open the phone.

2.Press and hold [].

3.If necessary, enter the PIN and press [OK].

1.Open the phone.

2.Press and hold [].

Keys and display

Keys

Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display.

In Idle mode, access your favorite menus directly. p. 32

In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options.

In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm input.

Delete characters from the display. In Menu mode, return the display to the previous menu level.

Make or answer a call.

In Idle mode, retrieve numbers recently dialled, missed, or received.

Press and hold to switch the phone on and off.

End a call.

In Menu mode, cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode.

Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters.

Enter special characters.

Press and hold [] to activate or deactivate Silent mode.

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Display
Layout							Icons
							display various icons.
							Text and graphics
							display messages,
							instructions, and
							information you enter.
							Soft key function indicators
	Menu		Contacts				show the current functions
							assigned to the soft keys.

Icons*			Received signal strength
			Call in progress
			Out of your service area; you
			cannot send or receive calls
			SOS message feature active
			p.xx
			Auto answer mode p.41
			New text message

New voice mail Alarm set p.39

Ringer on/High+Vib/1 Beep mode Ringer off

Silent / Vibration mode Roaming network Digital mode

1x RTT mode Battery power level

*Depending on your conuntry or service provider, the icons shown on the display may vary.

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Access menu functions

Use the soft The roles of the soft keys vary keys depending on the function you are

using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role.

Menu Contacts

Press the left soft	Press the right soft
key to access	key to access
Menu mode.	Contacts.

Select an option

Use shortcuts

1.Press a desired soft key.

2.Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option.

3.Press [OK] to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted.

4.To exit, choose either of the following methods.

•Press <Back> or [C] to move up one level.

•Press [] to return to Idle mode.

Press the number key corresponding to the option you want.

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Customize your phone

Display	1.	In Idle mode, press <Menu>
language		and select Settings →
		Idioma/Language.
	2.	Select a language.
Call ringer	1.	In Idle mode, press <Menu>
melody		and select Tones/Images →
		Sounds → Ringer Type →
		Calls.
	2.	Select a ringer category.
	3.	Select a ringer melody.
	4.	Press [OK].

You can set a wallpaper for the display.

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Tones/Images → Display → Wallpaper.

2.Scroll to an image by pressing [Left] or [Right].

3.Press [OK].

You can change the banner on the display.

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Tones/Images → Display → Banner.

2.Enter your banner.

3.Press [OK].

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Menu	You can set the Navigation keys to			You can protect the phone against
			Phone lock
shortcuts	function as shortcuts to access			unauthorized use with a phone
	your favourite menus.			password.
	1. In Idle mode, press <Menu>			1.	In Idle mode, press <Menu>
	and select Tones/Images →				and select Settings →
	Display → Launch pad.				Security.
	2. Select a key.			2.	Enter the default password,
	3. Select a menu to be assigned to				0000.
	the key.			3.	Select Change Lock.
				4.	Enter a new password and
Silent mode	You can switch the phone to Silent				press [OK].
	mode to avoid disturbing other			5.	Enter the new password again
	people with your phone sound.				and press [OK].
	Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.
				6.	Select Lock Phone.
				7.	Select On Power-Up or Lock
					Now.

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Make/answer calls

Make a call	1.	Enter an area code and a phone
		number.
	2.	Press [ ].
	3.	To end the call, press [	].
Answer a call	1.	When the phone rings, press
		[ ].
	2.	To end the call, press [	].

Step outside the phone

Begin with your Contacts, Messages, Calendar, and Alarm

Use Contacts

	1.	In Idle mode, enter a phone
Add an entry
		number and press <Save>.
	2.	Select Add New Entry → a
		number type.
	3.	Specify contact information:
		Name, Entry, Home, Work,
		Mobile, Pager, Fax, No label,
		Speed dial, E-mail, URL, Group,
		Caller Ringer, Birthday, Secret,
		and Image.
	4.	Press [OK].
	5.	Select Yes to save the entry.

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Find an entry	1.	In Idle mode, press
		<Contacts>.
	2.	Select an entry.
	3.	Select a number and press [ ]
		to dial, or press [OK] to access
		options.

Send messages

Send a text message (SMS)

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Torpedo SMS → New Message.

2.Enter destination numbers and press <Next>.

3.Enter the message text and press <Next>.

4.Press <Send>.

View messages

View a text message

When a notification appears: Press [OK]. The message displays.

From the Inbox:

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Torpedo SMS → Inbox.

2.Select a message.

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Send SOS messages

You can send an SOS message to your family or friends for help in an emergency.

Set up SOS message options

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Torpedo SMS → Settings → SOS Message.

2.Select On.

3.Select the Recipients line.

4.Enter the phone numbers to which you want to send the SOS message and press <Save>.

5.Press [Down] and select the Number of times.

6.Press [OK] to save your settings.

Send the SOS message

In Idle mode, with the phone closed, press [/ ] 4 times.

The phone sends the SOS message.

Manage schedule

Create a new appointment

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Planner → Calendar.

2.Select a date from the calendar.

3.Enter the details about the appointment and press <Next>.

4.Enter the starting and ending time.

5.Select an alarm option.

6.Press <Save>.

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Check your schedule

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu>		When the alarm sounds, press any
	Stop an alarm
and select Planner →		key.
Calendar.

2.Select a date.

3.Select an appointment from the list.

Use the alarm clock

Set an alarm	1.	In Idle mode, press <Menu>
		and select Planner → Alarm.
	2.	Select the type of the alarm.
	3.	Select On and press [Down].
	4.	Enter the alarm time.
	5.	Selet a meoldy for the alarm.
	6.	Select a repeat option and
		press <Save>.

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Enter text

T9 English, Alphabet, Symbol, and Number modes

You can enter text in some features such as Torpedo SMS, Contacts, or Planner using T9 English mode, Alphabet mode, Number mode, and Symbols mode.

Changing the text input mode

Press <Menu> and select the input mode you want.

Using T9 English mode

T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes.

Entering a word in T9 English mode

1.Press [2] to [9] to start entering a word. Press each key once for each letter.

For example, press [4], [3], [5], [5], and [6] to enter Hello in T9 English mode.

T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it may change with each key that you press.

2.Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters.

3.When the word displays correctly, go to step 4. Otherwise, press [0] to display alternative word choices for the keys that you have pressed.

For example, Of and Me use [6] and [3].

4.Press [] to insert a space and enter the next word.

Other T9 English mode operations

•Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes automatically.

•Press [] to insert a space.

•Press [ ] to change case. Lower case (T9word), Initial capital (T9Word), and Capital lock (T9WORD) are available.

•Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor.

•Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the display.

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Using Alphabet mode

Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen.

	Key	Characters in order displayed
		Upper case		Lower case

Other Alphabet mode operations

•To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically or press [Right]. Then, enter the next letter.

•Press [] to insert a space.

•Press [ ] to change case. Lower case (abc), Initial capital (Abc), and Capital lock (ABC) are available.

•Press [Left] or [Right] to move the cursor.

•Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the display.

Using Number mode

Number mode enables you to enter numbers.

Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want.

Using Symbol mode

Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols.

To	Press
display more symbols	[Left] or [Right].
select a symbol	the corresponding
	number key.
clear the symbols	[C].

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Call functions

Advanced calling features

Making a call

1.In Idle mode, enter the area code and a phone number.

Press [C] to clear the last digit or press and hold [C] to clear the whole display.

2.Press [ ].

3.When you want to end the call, press [ ]

Using dialing options

While entering a number, press <Menu> to access the following options:

•4-digit Dial: use the four digit dialing feature. This option is only available when you enter four digits.

•Speed Dial: use the speed dialing feature. This option is only available when you enter a number corresponding to a Contacts location.

•Talk: place a call to the number.

•Save: save the number to Contacts.

•Find: find the number from Contacts.

•Hard Pause: insert a hard pause. Numbers after

the pause will be sent when you press [ ].

•2sec Pause: insert a 2-second pause. Numbers after the pause will be sent automatically.

Redialing recent numbers

1.In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of recent numbers.

2.Scroll to the number you want and press [ ].

Making a call from Contacts

Once you have stored a number in Contacts, you can dial the number by selecting it from Contacts. p. 23

Making an emergency call

You can make calls to standard emergency numbers, such as 190, 192, or 193 on the Emergency # list, even if your phone is locked or all outgoing calls are restricted. p. 45

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