Samsung SCHN150 Users Manual
SCH-N150 Series
P O RTA B LE
C E L LULAR
T E L E P H O NE
User’s Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION
In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States
with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard
for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC
regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard
previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of this
phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards.
Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas,
modifications, or attachments could impair call quality, damage the phone, or result in
violation of FCC regulations.
Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into
contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your local dealer for
replacement antenna.
WARNING! Read this information before using your phone
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the phone
kept 1.8 cm. from the body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure
requirements, use only belt-clips, holsters or similar accessories that maintain a 1.8
cm. separation distance between the user’s body and the back of the phone, including
the antenna, whether extended or retracted. The use of third-party belt-clips, holsters
and similar accessories should not contain metallic components in its assembly. The
use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC
RF exposure requirements, and should be avoided.
For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov
Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property
of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not
limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is
proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international
treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions
(patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer
programs, and related documentation and other works of authorship. You may not
infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover,
you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of,
reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code
from the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to
you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its
suppliers.
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), Inc.
Headquarters: Customer Care Center:
1130 E. Arapaho Road 1601 E. Plano Parkway, Suite 150
Richardson, TX 75081 Plano, TX 75074
Tel: 972.761.7000 Toll Free Tel: 1.888.987.HELP (4357)
Fax: 972.761.7001 Fax: 972.761.7501
Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com
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reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Samsung
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Licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: U.S.
Patent No. 4, 901, 307; 5, 056, 109; 5, 099, 204; 5, 101, 501; 5, 103, 459; 5, 107, 225;
5, 109, 390.
Phone.com ® is a registered Trademark of Openwave, Inc.
RSA ® is a registered Trademark RSA Security, Inc.
English: 2001:2:26. Version A
Printed in South Korea.
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DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES;
EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE
ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND
SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH
RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF
THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN,
CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE
WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR
COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE,
SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
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SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE
PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF
ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
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Introduction To Your Samsung N150 Series Phone
Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung N150 Series Phone. Using
the latest digital technology, the Samsung N150 Series Phone operates similar
to other wireless phones, while providing superior resonance and tone quality.
Your Samsung N150 Tri-Mode phone is packed with productive
features that are easy to use. Here are some of them:
.Operates in 1900 MHz digital CDMA, 800 MHz digital CDMA, and 800 MHz analog networks.
.Voice Dialing – 10 Locations
.Answer or hang up calls just by opening and closing the flip on the phone.
.User-friendly graphic display with dedicated icons for signal strength, service, roaming,
messages, vibrator, and battery
.9 Monotone Ring Types, 4 Melody Tones, LED Alert, and Vibrator Alert
.Distinctive ringer types for voice, message, and alarm calls
.Distinctive ringer volumes for voice, message, and alarm calls
.Phone Book Memory – 89 Locations
.Call Logs – 10 Locations each for outgoing, incoming, and missed calls.
These 30 numbers are all easy to redial.
.2-Way Short Message Services (SMS) and Voicemail notification
.Internet MiniBrowser
.Pause Dialing for tele-services
.Fast Ringer Mute during Incoming Call
.Alarm clock
.Last number redial – last 10 Numbers
.One-touch Turbo dialing –9 Locations
.Two-touch Turbo dialing – 80 Locations
.Easy muting of the microphone during conversation
.Security features including Call Restriction, Secret Number capability, and
Lock mode
.Fax and Data capability
.Easy to change between English and Spanish user interface.
How To Use This Manual
This user guide explains your Samsung N150 phone operations
through easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations. Check out
“ Getting to know your phone” on page 20 to get started understanding
the functions of your phone. You’ll find much of what you need to
know about using your new Samsung N150 Series Phone right here.
We’ve included some important safety and usage information that you
should know before using your phone. You ’ll find this information in
“ Usage guidelines: all about performance and safety” on page 151.
If you still have questions, we ’ll be happy to answer them. Just call our
Samsung Customer Care Center toll-free at 1.888.987.HELP (4357).
We hope you enjoy using your new Samsung N150 Series Phone, and
thanks for choosing Samsung.
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Table of Contents
Your consumer package ...................................... … ....... 17
Front view of the Samsung N150 .................................. 19
Getting to know your phone .......................................... 20
Antenna ....................................................................................... 20
Backlight features ........................................................................ 20
CLR (Clear) key: .......................................................................... 20
Display screen ............................................................................. 20
End (power on/off key) ............................................................... 21
Front flip ..................................................................................... 21
Headset connector ...................................................................... 21
Internet/web button ..................................................................... 21
LED indicator .............................................................................. 22
Menu key .................................................................................... 22
Microphone ................................................................................ 22
Numeric key functions ................................................................. 22
Receiver ...................................................................................... 22
Send key ...................................................................................... 22
OK/Scroll key .............................................................................. 23
Voice memo button ..................................................................... 23
Volume/scroll buttons ................................................................. 23
Travel charger outlet ................................................................... 24
Getting Started ............................................................... 25
Getting Connected ....................................................................... 25
Turning your phone on ............................................................... 25
Turning your phone off ............................................................... 26
List of menu functions ..................................................... 27
Using your Phone ’s Menus ............................................ 32
Accessing menus by scrolling ...................................................... 32
Returning to the previous menu .................................................. 33
Accessing menus by using their short cut number ....................... 33
Your phone’s modes ........................................................ 34
Lock mode .................................................................................. 34
Power save mode ........................................................................ 34
Standby mode .............................................................................. 34
Send/Talk mode .......................................................................... 35
The top line of the display screen .................................... 36
Using the Battery .............................................................. 38
Installing the battery .................................................................... 38
Removing the battery ................................................................... 39
Charging the battery .................................................................... 39
Low battery indicator ................................................................... 40
The empty battery icon ................................................................ 40
Charging with a travel adapter ..................................................... 40
Caring for the Battery ...................................................... 42
Protecting your battery ................................................................ 42
Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) batteries ..................................... 42
Calls ................................................................................... 43
Outgoing ..................................................................................... 43
Incoming ..................................................................................... 43
Missed ......................................................................................... 44
Erase logs .................................................................................... 45
Keeping track of call logs ...................................................................... 45
Reviewing outgoing, incoming, or missed calls .................................... 46
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Air Time ...................................................................................... 47
Last call ....................................................................................... 47
Total ............................................................................................ 48
Erase total ................................................................................... 49
Lifetime ....................................................................................... 50
Phone Book ............................................................ 51
Answering a call .......................................................................... 52
Find name ................................................................................... 53
Add entry ..................................................................................... 54
Pause dialing .............................................................................. 56
Storing pauses in a phone book entry .......................................... 57
Pause dialing from a stored phone book entry ............................ 57
Manual pause dialing .............................................................................. 58
Editing phone book numbers ................................................................... 58
Prepending a phone humber .................................................................... 60
Erasing phone book entries ..................................................................... 61
Erasing the phone book ........................................................................... 61
Adding a name ringer ............................................................................... 62
E-mail address .......................................................................................... 63
Find entry .................................................................................... 64
Relation search ............................................................................. 65
Secret phone book numbers .................................................................... 65
To add a new phone number to an existing entry .................................... 66
Setting speed dial .................................................................................... 68
Storing phone numbers at the end of a call ............................................. 69
Shortcuts to storing phone numbers ............................................ 69
Dialing numbers from the phone book .................. 70
Shortcuts to memory dialing ........................................................ 70
Launching the MiniBrowser ......................................................... 72
Exiting the web/MiniBrowser ....................................................... 73
The MiniBrowser start and end prompts ..................................... 73.
The MiniBrowser soft keys .......................................................... 74
Navigating the web ....................................................................... 74
How the keys work in the MiniBrowser ....................................... 75
Entering text, numbers, or symbols ............................................. 76
Alphabetical text entry ................................................................. 77
Number entry .............................................................................. 77
Symbol entry ............................................................................... 78
Word or T9® text entry ............................................................... 79
Using links .................................................................................. 79
Making a phone call while using the MiniBrowser ....................... 80
Scheduler ............................................................... 81
Today .......................................................................................... 81
How to schedule an event: ...................................................................... 81
View Month ................................................................................. 82
How to schedule an event: ...................................................................... 83
How to view an event: ............................................................................ 85
Calendar .................................................................................................. 86
Date ............................................................................................ 87
Jump to date ........................................................................................... 87
Using jump to date ................................................................................. 87
To do list ..................................................................................... 88
How to create a to do list ....................................................................... 88
To view, edit, add, or erase to do list items ............................................. 88
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Countdown .................................................................................. 89
Creating a Countdown item ..................................................................... 89
Adding, editing, and erasing a countdown item ...................................... 90
World Time ................................................................................. 91
Checking the current time in another city or country ................... 91
Calculate ..................................................................................... 92
To perform a calculation: ............................................................ 92
Alarm .......................................................................................... 94
Alarm set ................................................................................................. 94
Sounds ................................................................... 95
Ringer options ............................................................................. 95
Adjusting ringer volume (the fast way) ........................................ 95
Adjusting voice volume during a call ........................................... 95
Ringer volume ............................................................................. 95
Ringer type .................................................................................. 96
Voice Calls ............................................................................................... 97
Messages ................................................................................................. 97
Voice Mail ............................................................................................... 98
Page ......................................................................................................... 98
Text .......................................................................................................... 98
Browser Msg ........................................................................................... 98
Alarm .......................................................................................... 98
Data / fax ................................................................................................. 98
Schedule .................................................................................................. 98
Key beep ...................................................................................... 99
Alerts ........................................................................................... 99
Minute beep ............................................................................................ 99
Service ................................................................................................... 100
Connect ................................................................................................. 100
Disconnect ........................................................................................... 101
Fade ...................................................................................................... 101
Roam ........................................................................................ 102
Privacy ...................................................................................... 103
Voice volume ............................................................................. 103
Roam ringer .............................................................................. 104
Power up/down ......................................................................... 105
Display ................................................................. 106
Display options .......................................................................... 106
Backlight ................................................................................... 106
Banner ...................................................................................... 107
Animation .................................................................................. 108
My phone # ............................................................................... 109
To display my phone number: ............................................................... 109
To view your phone number during a conversation: ............................. 110
Language ................................................................................... 110
Set Time .................................................................................... 111
Auto Hyphen .............................................................................. 111
LCD Contrast ............................................................................. 112
Version ...................................................................................... 112
Voice dial .............................................................. 113
Voice dialing ............................................................................. 113
Tips on recording names ........................................................... 113
Record ...................................................................................... 114
Play/Erase ................................................................................. 115
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To play voice dialing entries: ................................................................ 115
To erase all voice dialing entries: ...........................................................115
Set active ................................................................................... 116
Training .................................................................................... 116
Undo Train ................................................................................ 117
Voice memo .......................................................... 118
Voice memo .......................................................................118
Play/Erase .............................................................................................119
Call Answer ............................................................................... 120
On/Off ................................................................................................... 120
Greeting (personal) .................................................................. 121
Call Screen ................................................................................ 122
Games ................................................................... 123
Game menu ............................................................................... 123
Push Push ................................................................................. 123
Object ................................................................................................... 123
Key Commands .................................................................................... 124
Fly Ribon ................................................................................... 124
Object .................................................................................................... 124
Puzzle World ............................................................................. 125
Object ................................................................................................... 125
Spider Hunter ............................................................................ 126
Object ................................................................................................... 126
Setup .................................................................... 127
Auto retry .................................................................................. 127
Auto answer .............................................................................. 128
Answer mode ............................................................................ 129
Tone length ............................................................................... 129
Set NAM ..................................................................................... 130
Set system .................................................................................. 131
Data/fax ..................................................................................... 131
Receiving a fax ...................................................................................... 133
Changing your phone back to voice calling .......................................... 134
Ending a fax or data call ........................................................................ 134
Sending a fax or data file ....................................................................... 134
Set Force ..................................................................................... 135
Audio AGC - Whispering Mode ................................................ 136
Games .................................................................... 137
Flying Tight ................................................................................137
Money or Die...............................................................................137
Mail kit ................................................................. 137
New messages ........................................................................... 137
Text Inbox .................................................................................. 138
Receiving a message in standby mode ................................................. 138
Receiving a message while on a call ..................................................... 138
Reviewing text messages and e-mail messages .....................................139
Text Outbox ........................................................................................ 139
Message options ........................................................................ 140
Message ringing ........................................................................ 141
Message time ............................................................................. 141
To select the message time stamp: ............................................. 141
Message memory capacity ......................................................... 142
Messages and lock mode ........................................................... 142
Security ................................................................. 143
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Your phone ’s security features .................................................. 143
Lock mode ................................................................................ 143
Locking the phone ............................................................................... 143
Unlocking the phone ............................................................................ 144
Dialing in lock mode ............................................................................. 144
To place an outgoing call in lock mode: ................................................ 144
Restrict ...................................................................................... 145
Lock code ................................................................................. 145
Emergency # ............................................................................. 146
Storing numbers ................................................................................... 147
Send PIN ................................................................................... 147
Clear MEM ................................................................................ 148
Erasing your phone book .......................................................... 149
In-Use Menu ......................................................... 150
Usage guidelines:
all about performance and safety ......................... 151
Understanding signal strength ................................................... 151
Understanding the power save mode ......................................... 151
Understanding how your phone operates .................................. 151
Specifications are subject to change .......................................... 151
FCC RF Exposure information .................................................... 152
Body-worn operation ................................................................ 153
Vehicle mounted external antenna (if available) ........................ 153
How to order accessories .......................................................... 154
Operating a motor vehicle ......................................................... 154
Following safety guidelines ........................................................ 155
Turning off your phone in dangerous areas ............................... 156
Restricting children ’s access to your phone ............................... 156
Turning off your phone before flying ......................................... 156
Emergency calls ........................................................................ 157
Maintaining your phone’s peak performance ............................ 157
Using your phone near other electronic devices ........................ 158
Storing your phone .................................................................... 159
Cautions .................................................................................... 159
Your phone's voice memo feature ............................................. 160
Information to user ................................................................... 161
Your phone as a network device ........................... 162
Acknowledging special precautions
and the FCC and Industry Canada Notice .............. 163
Cautions .................................................................................... 163
FCC Compliance Information ..................................................... 163
Information to user ................................................................... 163
Samsung phone and battery specifications ................................. 164
Samsung phone with standard battery ....................................... 164
Owner's record ......................................................................... 165
User guide proprietary notice .................................................... 165
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Your consumer package
Your consumer package contains the following items:
- Samsung SCH-N150 phone with hand strap
- Samsung standard Li-ion battery
- Samsung travel adapter
- User guide
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Front view of the Samsung N150
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Getting to know your phone
Antenna
A device for transmitting or receiving signals. The shape and size of the
antenna is determined, in part, by the frequency of the signals that they
receive. An antenna makes the call sound clearer when it is fully
extended. Use only in the normal position and do not touch the
antenna unnecessarily when the phone is active.
Backlight features
Your keypad has backlighting for easy visibility. For further information
on this feature see “ Backlight” on page 106.
C (Clear) key:
The clear key is used to erase numbers or characters have been
entered incorrectly, or it can be used to return to a previous screen in the menu.
.If an incorrect number or character has been entered on the display
screen, press the C key once briefly, to erase it.
.To erase all digits or characters from the display screen, press this key for one second.
.To back up one menu level, press once, briefly.
.To return to standby mode from any menu, press .
Display screen
The display has two areas, an upper line of stationary icons, and the
lower text and graphic area.
.The top line of icons shown on the LCD (liquid crystal display), are
displayed according to the phone ’s operating mode. For further
information see “ Turning your phone on” on page 25.
.The lower area of the LCD displays the In-Use information, for example (if
available), the calling party’s name and number, the call timer, mute and
call waiting, as well as menus, sub menus etc.
End (power on/off key)
This key is utilized several ways:
.Press and hold [END] to turn on your phone.
.Press and hold [END] to turn off your phone.
.Press [END] once to disconnect a call or to return to standby mode and cancel your input.
Front flip
Closing your phone’s flip ends a call except when you are sending new messages from the Mail Kit.
There are several options that can be set when you open the phone’s flip:
.Answer an incoming call: To set this option, and for further information
see “ Answer mode ” on page 129
.Voice dial an individual: To set this option, and for further information
see “ Play/Erase ” on page 119.
.Control the backlight: To set this option, and for further information see
“ Backlight” on page 106.
Headset connector
This is where the optional headset is connected. The headset includes
an earpiece and microphone in a convenient, lightweight unit so you
can converse without using your hands.
.Before using, gently pry open the top of the cover to expose the headset
connector.
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Right Navigation Key
Pressing navigation key right allows you to access certain information such as stock
quotes and weather via the Internet. Browsing the web via the phone is
not the same as using your computer. Site providers have selected only
the critical aspects of their site to present to wireless phone users, and
have removed most graphics.
Large LED indicator
Flashes to indicate an incoming call or message. When the phone is
closed and the ringer is set to off, the LED indicator will notify you that
there is an incoming call or message.
.Lights up when you turn on the phone.
.When connected to chargers, shows red if not fully charged, and turns green if fully charged.
Menu key
Press to enter the menu facility.
Microphone
A typical microphone used for conversation, but this microphone also
accepts voice commands for voice dialing.
Receiver
Is for listening to voice conversations.
Travel adapter outlet
Located at the bottom of the phone.
.Before using, gently pry the cover from the phone to expose the travel
adapter outlet.
.Plug in the travel adapter that is supplied with your phone.
.Using your thumb and first finger, gently squeeze the two buttons located
on either side of the travel adapter and insert into your phone’s outlet.
The yellow arrow on the travel adapter should be facing upwards and
pointing toward the phone.
.When you unplug the travel adapter from your phone, squeeze the same
two buttons and pull gently on the charger to disconnect without causing
damage to either device.
Numeric key functions
Numeric keys can be used to enter text, numbers and special characters.
Send key
This key performs several useful functions:
.Press [SEND] to answer calls.
.Dial a number and press [SEND] to connect.
.Press it twice in when in standby mode to redial the last outgoing number.
OK/ Message key
When in the menu facility, this key stores information that you
have entered and acts as an “ OK” button when you press it center.
When in standby mode, it functions as a “Mail Kit” access key to
review received messages and send messages.
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Entering text, numbers, or symbols
At various times when using your phone, you will need to enter text.
For example, when storing a name in the Phone Book, entering events
in your Calendar, or creating a bookmark in the MiniBrowser.
If you want to enter text on the display screen, selecting the [MENU] key
gives you the opportunity to enter T9 Word, ABC, 123 or Symbols. To change the
Input Mode:
1. Scroll through the options presented, then press the [OK/Message] key to select.
Note: To change the input mode, press [MENU] to display options. Use the navigation key and [OK/Message]
to select your choice and begin typing normally.
2. The menu key allows you to choose from 4 options:
. Word: This is the predictive word entry mode, allowing quick and easy
entry of frequently used words.
. ABC: This is the alpha mode. See Note below.
. Symbol: For numbers that have symbols associated.
. 123: This is the number mode.
3. Entering text, numbers, or symbols:
.Press [# Space] to insert a space.
.Press [C] to clear the last number, letter, or symbol, or
.Press and hold [C] to completely clear the input field.
.If you wish to change input mode again, press [MENU] to display the input options,
then [OK/Message] to change and lock in the option of choice.
Alphabetical text entry
Alphabetical text characters may be entered in the alphabetical Input Mode,
or ABC mode, by pressing the key corresponding to the letter that you want
to enter. Press the same key repeatedly to change between the characters
represented by each key. To change capitalization formats while entering text,
press the [* Shift] key to toggle between ABC, Abc, and abc modes.
Note: For example, quickly press [2 ABC] three times to display the letter
‘C’, and quickly press the [5 JKL] key twice to display the letter ‘K’. This is
called multi-tap typing.
Number entry
123 mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message. Press
the keys corresponding to the desired digits, and manually switch back
to text entry mode of choice using [MENU] .
Symbol entry
Symbol mode enables you to enter symbols into a text message. Use the
[MENU] key to display the options and press the navigation key up or down
to select the symbol option. When displayed, use the navigation key to manipulate
the symbols. When in Symbol input mode, press the key shown on the
display under the symbol that you desire to enter.
Here are the list of available symbol characters:
.[1 .−’] ! _ \
.[2 ABC] @ + ?
.[3 DEF] # = .
.[4 GHI] % : ,
.[5 JKL] & ” {
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.[6 MNO] * ’ }
.[7 PQRS] < ( $
.[8 TUV] > ) [
.[9 WXYZ] - / ]
.[0 Next] 0
Word or T9® text entry
T9word, T9 Text Input, enables you to easily enter text.
T9 (for “text on 9 keys” ) requires only one key press per letter and
quickly recognizes the most commonly used word of a numeric sequence.
For example, to enter the word “ hello, ” you can spell out the word by
pressing only five keys, 4-3-5-5-6. T9 Text Input knows the most
commonly used sequence for that numeric sequence is “hello” .
If two or more words share the same numeric sequence, T9 software
provides the most commonly used word, with the ability to scroll to the
next most commonly used word by pressing the [0 Next] key.
Press the [0 Next] key repeatedly to display all of the available words that T9
knows. When the word you want displays, continue to enter text in the
same way, or change to another text or character entry mode.
Note: To type words not found in the T9 mode, change the text input mode to
ABC (Alpha) mode. Words typed in this mode are automatically added to the T9
dictionary so you can type them using the T9 English mode the next time. You
can include numbers between letters without exiting the T9 input mode by
simply pressing and holding the desired numeric key.
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Getting Started
Getting service
You must contact your service provider to obtain service for your Samsung N150
phone. It is suggested that you read this user guide to fully understand
the features that your phone supports.
Turning your phone on
When you are ready to turn your phone on, fully extend the antenna for
the clearest reception. Open the phone’s flip cover and select
the [END] key and hold down for more than one second to turn the
phone on:
Note: Your phone has a built-in antenna. As with any other radio-transmitting
device, do not touch the antenna as it affects call quality and can cause the
phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary.
The service light in the top left of the phone flashes, and an alert
sounds. The phone begins searching for a network signal. When a
signal is found, the date, time and day display, and the phone enters
standby mode. You can now send and receive calls. The standby mode
screen is shown below:
. Signal strength icon .
. Battery strength icon
. Time and date.
. Roam
. Message
. Digital Mode
. Vibrate
Note: If the phone is out-of-service the icon displays. If this happens
you cannot place or receive calls. You can try later when service becomes
available. For further information see “ The top line of the display screen” on
page 36
Answering a call
When you receive a call, the phone will ring and a phone icon is
displayed on the screen. If the caller can be identified, the caller ’s
phone number (or name if pre-stored in your Phone Book) is
displayed. If the caller cannot be identified, only the phone icon and “Number Unavailable” displays.
There are several ways to answer an incoming call (See Answer Mode on page 129?):
.Open the flip.
.Press the [SEND] key.
.Press any key.
You can also easily set your phone to automatically answer a call after 5 rings,
3 rings, or 1 ring by setting the Auto Answer feature (See page 129?). This can
be useful when driving around in a hands-free environment.
Turning your phone off
To turn your phone off, press and hold the [END] key for more than 2
seconds. Notice that when the phone is turned off, both the display
screen and backlight are off.
Note: If your phone is on and the [END] key is selected for less than one
second, the phone will not turn off. This feature stops your phone from being
turned off accidentally.
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List of menu functions
This list displays the menu structure and indicates the number assigned to each option.
1.Calls
1.Outgoing
2.Incoming
3.Missed
4.Erase Logs
1.Outgoing
2.Incoming
3.Missed
4.All
5.Air Time
1.Last Call
2.Home Call
3.Rome Call
4.Lifetime
5.Erase Total
2.Phone Book
1.Find Name
2.Add Entry
3.Find Entry
4.RelationSrch
5.Add e-mail
3.Web
1.Get In Web
2.Prompt
4.Scheduler
1.Today
2.View Month
3.Jump To Date
4.To Do List
5.Countdown
6.World Time
7.Calculate
8.Alarm Set
5.Sounds
1.Ringer Vol
1.Calls
2.Messages
3.Alarm
2.Ringer Type
1.Voice Calls
2.Messages
1. Voice Mail
2. Page
3.Text
4.Browser Msg.
3.Alarm
4.Data/Fax In
5.Schedule
3.Key Beep
4.Alerts
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5.Voice Volume
6.Roam Ringer
7.Pwr Up/Down
6.Display
1.Backlight
2.Banner
3.Idle Screen
4.My Phone #
5.Language
6.Set Time
7.Auto Hyphen
8. Version
7.Voice Dial
1. Record
2. Review
3. Erase All
4. Set Active
5. Language
6. Training
7. Undo Train
8.Games
1. 1.Flying tight
2.Money or die
9.Setup
1.Auto Retry
2.Auto Answer
3.Answer M de
4.Tone Length
5.Set NAM
6.Set System
7.Data/Fax
8.Set Force
9.Whisper Mode
0.Security
1.Lock Mode
2.Restrict
3.Lockcode
4.Emergency #
5.Send Pin
6.Clear Mem
7.Reset Phone
8.Voice Privacy
[OK/Message] Key
1.New Messages
2.Voice
3.Txt Inbox
1.Minute Beep
2.Service
3.Connect
4.Disconnect
5.Fade
6.Roam
7.Privacy
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4.Txt Outbox
5.Filed Msg
6.Msg Setup
1.General
2.New Message
3.Erase
[In-Use Menu: During a call]
1. Mute/Quit
2. Calls
3. PhoneBook
4. Silent/Quit
5. Send Tel#
6. My Phone#
7. Version
8.Voice Privacy
1.Scroll Timer
2.Msg. Reminder
1.Call Back #
2.Save Message
3.Entry Meth od
4.Delivery Ack
5.Canned Msg
1. Entire Inbox
2. Entire Outbox
3.All Messages
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Using your phone’s menus
The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone
to your personal requirements. These functions are arranged in menus
and submenus.
The menus and submenus can be accessed by scrolling or using shortcuts.
Accessing menus by scrolling
Menu items are numbered and can be accessed by scrolling then
selecting that option. For example:
1.Press the [MENU] key in standby mode to access the menu.
2.To enter the Sounds menu, press the navigation key right until the Sounds menu animation displays.
3.Press the [OK/Message] key to select this option.
4. Again, press the navigation key right or down to scroll to Alerts.
5. Press the [OK/Message] key to enter the Alerts menu.
6. Scroll to Connect, using the same navigation key.
7. Press the [OK/Message] key to enter the Connect menu.
8. Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired setting.
9. Press the [OK/Message] key to confirm your selection.
10. Your phone saves this setting and returns to standby mode.
Returning to the previous menu
.To return to the previous menu, press the [C] key.
.Select the [C] key to exit the menu without saving the setting.
Accessing menus by using their short cut number
The menu items are numbered and can be accessed by using their
shortcut numbers.
1. In standby mode, press the [MENU] key to access the menu options.
2. Key in the first digit of the required ‘shortcut’ number shown on the
display, repeat this action for each digit displayed as menus are displayed.
For example:
Setting the Connect tone to ‘on’.
1. Press the [5 JKL] key for Sounds.
2. Press the [4 GHI] key for Alerts.
3. Press the [3 DEF] key for Connect.
Note: For further details see “ List of menu functions” on page 27 for the
numbers assigned to each menu item.
Your phone’s modes
Lock mode
When you lock your phone using the Lock mode menu option, phone
use becomes restricted. You can receive messages and calls, but you
cannot make an outgoing call until the phone is unlocked. To unlock
the phone, press [MENU], navigation key, or [OK/Message] key and enter the
lock code. The phone will return to standby mode.
Power save mode
Your phone comes with a Power Save feature that automatically
activates if your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of
searching. While this feature is active, the phone ’s battery charge is
conserved. The phone automatically rechecks periodically for a signal.
To manually force the phone to recheck for a signal, press any key. A
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message on the display screen will inform you when your phone is
operating in the Power Save mode.
Standby mode
Standby is the fundamental state of your phone. The phone goes into
standby mode soon after you turn it on, or if your phone is on,
whenever you press the [END] key. When your phone is in standby
mode, you will see the power up animation (the animation displayed
when you turn on your phone), and the service provider logo, followed
by the date /day/time and the active top line icons.
While in standby mode, you can enter a phone number, press the [SEND]
key to dial it, or press the [OK/Message] key to save it in the Phone Book.
Press the [END] key at any time to return to the standby mode, but be
careful; if you are on a call when you press the [END] key, you will
return to standby mode and disconnect the call.
The menu is accessed when you are in standby mode by pressing the [MENU]
key. For further details see “ List of menu functions” on page 27
for a listing of the menu items.
Send/Talk mode
You can send and answer calls only when your phone is turned on.
During a call, the phone is in conversation or talk mode. While you are
in this mode, pressing [MENU] gives you a list of options referred to as
‘In-Use Options’.
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The top line of the display screen
Display indicators (or icons) appear across the top of your phone’s
display screen. The signal strength and battery strength icons are
always displayed, but the other icons appear based your phone’s
operating mode.
Signal strength: This icon always appears when your phone is on,
and shows your current signal strength. The more lines displayed, the
better the signal strength. Four lines indicate maximum strength.
Service indicator: This icon indicates a call is in progress. If there is
trouble with signal strength, this indicator will have a diagonal line
through it.
No service indicator: This icon indicates your phone cannot find a
signal because you are outside a service area. When displayed, you
cannot send or receive calls. Wait for a better signal or move into an
open area to regain service.
Note: The no service indicator always displays when you turn on your phone.
When service is located, the indicator disappears.
Roaming: This icon displays when the phone is outside your
carrier’s area and receiving service from another carrier’s network.
If you are:
. In your home service area, this indicator does not display.
. In a preferred analog or digital roaming area (where your service
provider has a roaming agreement in place), this indicator is on, but
not flashing.
. In an analog or digital area that is not covered by your phone’s
service provider, this indicator is on.
New Message: This icon appears when a new voice, text or page
message, or net alert is received.
Digital mode: This icon indicates your phone is operating in digital
mode. Your phone has some features that work only in a digital
service area; these services include the Web Browser and certain
other message(s) services. If this icon is not displayed, your phone is operating in
analog mode.
Vibrating mode: This icon indicates that an incoming call will make
the phone vibrate rather than ring. This feature is used for situations
where your normal ringer may disturb others, or for “ loud” situations
where a ringer cannot be heard.
Battery strength: This icon is displayed when your phone is active.
It displays your battery’s current charge level. The more bars, the
greater the charge. When the battery becomes very low, an empty
battery icon displays and the phone flashes an alert; this indicates that
your phone is about to turn itself off.
Using the battery
Note: Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged, rechargeable
standard Li-ion battery. The phone can be used while the battery is charging,
but must be fully charged the first time you use your phone otherwise the
battery could be damaged.
Installing the battery
The battery attaches to the phone very easily:
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1. Insert the contact end on the bottom of the battery into the slots on the
bottom of the phone.
2. Slide the battery up until you hear it click into place.
Removing the battery
To remove the battery from your phone:
1. Turn the phone off (by pressing and holding [END] until the closing
animation sequence begins.)
2. Push the catch button up on the top of the battery on the back side of the
phone. (see illustration). The battery will easily slide out from the phone.
Charging the battery
Note: A standard battery is provided with your phone. The battery must be fully
charged before using your phone for the first time. The phone can be used
while the battery is charging.
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Only use
Samsung approved chargers and batteries. These chargers are
designed to maximize battery life. Using other chargers voids your
warranty and may cause damage.
When the phone has finished charging it can be disconnected from the charger.
Low battery indicator
You can tell whether or not your battery needs to be recharged by
checking the indicator (it’s located in the upper-right corner of
the display). The presence of all three bars indicates a full charge, two
bars indicates a medium charge, and one bar indicates a minimum
charge. No bars (the battery icon is empty) indicates the battery no
longer has any charge and must be recharged.
The empty battery icon
Two to three minutes before the battery charge level gets too low to
operate the phone, the battery sensor will let you know by blinking an
empty battery icon ( ), and sounding a tone. If you continue to
operate the phone without charging the battery, the phone will turn off
automatically. If this happens, your wireless call will be ended. But if
you plug into a charging device, you can continue your call. Be sure to
monitor the battery strength icon and make sure your battery is
sufficiently charged.
Charging with the travel adapter
The travel adapter allows you to charge your phone’s battery from any
standard 110 V AC wall outlet. Also, using the travel adapter allows you to
make a phone call while the battery is charging. The travel adapter will
fully charge an “ empty” standard battery in about three hours, and an
“ empty” extended battery in about four hours.
Follow these steps:
1. With the battery connected to the phone, connect the travel adapter to
the accessory connector on the bottom of the phone.
2. Connect the charger to a standard 110 V AC wall outlet. The battery begins charging.
3. The LED on the travel adapter indicates the status of the battery charge.
. Red indicates that the battery is charging.
. Green indicates that the battery is fully charged.
. Flashing Red indicates that the battery is operating at a temperature that is
too high or too low, or that the charger is not plugged in correctly.
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Please check the adapter and battery.
4. The travel adapter continues charging the battery even when you are
making outgoing calls.
5. For the fastest charging time, turn the phone off while the battery is charging.
Note: The battery charges faster when the phone is off.
Caring for the battery
Protecting your battery
The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s
performance.
−Use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers. Samsung chargers
are designed to maximize battery life. Using other manufacturers
batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.
- In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that
range from 32º F to 113º F (0º C to 45ºC).
- Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas,
such as a bathroom.
- Never dispose of the battery by incineration.
- Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.
- Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery.
- The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time.
- Replace the battery when it no longer holds an acceptable charge.
- Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time.
It’s best to follow these storage rules:
* Less than one month:
4º F to 140º F (-20º C to 60º C).
* More than one month:
4º F to 113º F (-20º C to 45º C).
Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li -ion) batteries
For safe disposal options of your Li-ion batteries, contact your nearest
Samsung Authorized Service Center.
Special note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas,
the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.
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