Samsung SCH-S179 User Manual

* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this

guide may not match your phone exactly.

* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in

this guide.

World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com

Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-12092A

English. 08/2006. Rev. 1.0

SCH-S179

User’s Guide

Drive safely 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.

Important

safety

precautions

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

Important safety precautions

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 calls

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 and your phone and may be dangerous.

Use of authorised software

Use only Samsung-authorised software. The use of any unauthorised software could damage your phone.

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

For more detailed safety information, see "Health and safety information" on page 80.

• 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.

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, <

•Camera

Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo.

Special

features of your phone

•MP3 player

Play music files using the phone as an MP3 player.

•FM radio

Listen to your favourite radio stations anytime, anywhere.

Special features of your phone

• Photo studio

Add a frame or apply special effects to decorate your photos.

• Get personal with photo caller ID

See who’s calling you when their very own photo displays.

•WAP browser

Access the wireless web to get up-to-the-minute information and a wide variety of media content.

• SOS message

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

•Calendar

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

•Calculator

Perform basic calculations and do currency conversions.

•Alarm

Use your phone as an alarm clock to notify you of an impending event.

Contents

Unpack 6

Make sure you have each item

Your phone 6

Keys, features, and locations

Get started 7

First steps to operating your phone

Install and charge the phone ........................... 7

Power on or off.............................................. 9

Keys and display............................................ 9

Access menu functions .................................. 12

Customise your phone................................... 13

Make/Answer calls ........................................ 15

Step outside the phone 16

Begin with your camera, WAP browser, MP3 player, FM radio and other special features

Use the camera ............................................ 16

Play music ................................................... 17

Listen to the FM radio ................................... 18

Browse the web ........................................... 19

Use Contacts ............................................... 20

Send/View messages .................................... 21

Send SOS messages ..................................... 22

Use a memory card ...................................... 22

Enter text 25

Matrix, Thai T9, Thai MT, ABC, T9 Word, Number, and Symbol mode

Call functions 30

Advanced calling features

Menu functions 33

All menu options listed

Solve problems 78

Help and personal needs

Health and safety information 80

Overview of menu functions

To access Menu mode, press <

> in Idle mode.

1 Calls

p. 37

1 Missed 2 Incoming 3 Outgoing 4 Air time 5 Call forward 6 Call waiting 7 Area code 8 Call reject 9 Int’l call prefix

p. 37 p. 37 p. 38 p. 38 p. 38 p. 39 p. 39 p. 39 p. 40

2 Contacts

p. 40

1 Find 2 Add 3 Group settings 4 Speed dial 5 My phone # 6 Memory info 7 Copy & Erase

p. 40 p. 41 p. 43 p. 43 p. 44 p. 44 p. 44

3 Camera

p. 45

1 Take photo 2 My album

p. 46 p. 51

3 Camera (continued)

3 External album 4 Photo studio 5 Settings

p. 52 p. 52 p. 54

4 Display

p. 54

1 Animation 2 Banner 3 Backlight 4 Time settings 5 Dialing font

p. 54 p. 55 p. 55 p. 55 p. 56

5 Messages

p. 56

1 New message 2 Inbox 3 Outbox 4 Drafts 5 Settings 6 SOS message 7 Memory info

p. 57 p. 57 p. 59 p. 59 p. 60 p. 60 p. 61

6 Sounds

p. 61

1 Ringer 2 Ringer Vol./type 3 Function alert

p. 61 p. 61 p. 62

7 Entertainment

p. 62

1 FM radio 2 Games 3 MP3

p. 63 p. 64 p. 64

8 Utilities

p. 68

1 View month 2 Date 3 Alarm 4 User memory 5 Calculator 6 Today 7 Task list 8 Memo pad 9 Countdown 0 World time

p. 68 p. 69 p. 69 p. 70 p. 72 p. 72 p. 72 p. 73 p. 73 p. 74

9 Settings

p. 75

1 Auto key lock 2 Answer mode 3 Security 4 Entry method 5

/Language 6 Domain preset 7 Contents status

p. 75 p. 75 p. 75 p. 77 p. 78 p. 78 p. 78

Press

[]

in Idle mode.

Mobile web

p. 33

HutchHome

PlayRoom

p. 33 p. 36

Unpack

Make sure you have each item

• Phone

•Battery

• Travel adapter

•User’s Guide You can obtain various accessories

from your local Samsung dealer.

• The items supplied with your phone and accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider.

• Use the purchased accessories with only Samsung-authorised devices. The use of these accessories with other devices could cause problems and any repair costs would not be covered by the warranty.

Your phon e

Keys, features, and locations

Power on /off/

Menu exit key

Right soft key

Microphone

Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/ Right)

Web

access key

Cancel

Earpiece

Display

Left soft key

Special

function

keys

Headset

jack

Alphanumeric keys

Dial key

Volume

keys

Camera

lens

Memory

card slot

Get started

First steps to operating your phone

SIM card information

When 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 gold-coloured contacts on the card are face down.

Install the battery.

Get started

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 automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.

Reattach the cover.

Plug the travel adapter into the phone.

Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.

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

Remove the adapter from the phone.

Get started

Power on or off

Keypad lock

You can lock the keypad to prevent accidental presses from affecting phone operations.

In Idle mode, press and hold [ ]. To unlock the keypad, press the left soft key and then [ ].

You can also set the phone to lock the keypad automatically.



p. 75

Keys and display

Keys

Switch on

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

1. Press and hold [ ].

2. If necessary, enter the PIN and press <

Switch off

Press and hold [ ].

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

In Idle mode, access the following menus directly:

•Up:

MP3; MP3 player

when

held down

•Down:

FM radio

•Left:

Message

; access

Voice

mail

when pressed and held.

•Right:

Camera; Take photo

when held down

In Menu mode, scroll through menu options.

In Idle mode, access the

Mobile

web

menu.

Get started

Make or answer a call. In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers

recently dialled, missed, or received.

Press and hold to switch the phone on or off.

End a call. In Menu mode, cancel input and

return the phone to Idle mode.

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

previous menu level. In Idle mode, press and hold [

] to activate or deactivate SSR mode, which the phone vibrates and rings simultaneously for incoming calls.

Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters.

In Idle mode, press and hold [

] to

enter an international call prefix.

Enter special characters. In Idle mode, press and hold [

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

In Idle mode, adjust the keypad tone volume.

During a call, adjust the earpiece volume.

Get started

Display

Layout

Icons

Received signal strength Roaming network Call in progress Out of your service area; you

cannot make or receive calls Transferring data in 1X

network

Text and graphics

display messages, instructions, and information you enter.

Soft key function indicators

show the current functions assigned to the soft keys.

Icons

display various icons.

Menu Find

Alarm setp. 69 Text message or Voice mail Urgent text message Web alert message SOS message feature active



p. 60 SOS message Lock mode



p. 75

Restriction on



p. 76

Memory card inserted



p. 22 Silent mode



p. 14

Simple Smart Ringtone mode

Get started

Access menu functions

Ringer type settingp. 61

•: Ringer only

•: Silent

• : 1 Beep

•: Vibration

•: Vib. & ringer

•: Vib. then ringer

• : Ringer then vib. Battery power level

1. Depending on your country or service provider, the icons shown on the display may vary.

Use the soft keys

The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role.

Press the left soft key to access

mode.

Press the right soft key to access

Find

in the

Contacts

menu.

Menu Find

Get started

Customise your phone

Select an option

1. Press a desired soft key.

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

3. Press <

Select

>, <OK> or

Save

> to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted.

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

•Press [

] to move up one

level.

• Press [ ] to return to

Idle mode.

Use shortcuts

Press the number key corresponding to the option you want.

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Settings →

Language

2. Select a language.

Display language

Get started

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Sounds → Ringer → Voice calls

2. Press [Down] and press [Left] or [Right] to select a ringtone category.

3. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll to a ringtone.

4. Press <

Play

> to listen to a

ringtone.

5. When you find the melody you want, press <

Call ringer melody

You can set wallpaper for the idle screen.

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Display → Animation → Wallpaper

2. Select an image category.

3. Select an image.

You can switch the phone to Silent mode to avoid disturbing other people.

Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.

Idle mode wallpaper

Silent mode

Get started

Make/Answer calls

You can protect the phone against unauthorised use with a phone password.

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Settings → Security

2. Enter the default password,

00000000

, and press

3. Select

Change lock

4. Enter a new 4- to 8- digit password and press <

5. Enter the new password again and press <

6. Select

Phone lock

7. Select

Once

or On.

Phone lock

1. Enter an area code and phone number.

2. Press [ ].

3. To end the call, press

[]

1. When the phone rings, press [ ].

2. To end the call, press

[

Press [ / ].

Make a call

Answer a call

Adjust the volume during a call

Step outside the phone

Begin with your camera, WAP browser,

MP3 player,

FM radio

and other special features

Use the camera

1. In Idle mode, press and hold [Right].

2. Press [

] twice and then [1]

to select a camera mode.

3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments.

4. Press <

Capture

> to take a

photo.

5. Press <

Save

The phone returns to Capture mode automatically.

Take a photo

1. In Idle mode, press [Right] and select

My album →

Single

Multi

2. Scroll to a photo and press <

Expand

1. In Idle mode, press and hold [Right].

2. Press [

] twice and then

[

] to select the icon.

3. Press < > to start recording.

4. Press

< > to stop

recording.

5. Press <

Save

The phone returns to Camcorder mode automatically.

View a photo

Record a video

Step outside the phone

Play music

1. Idle mode, press [Right] and select

My album →

Video cam

2. Scroll to a video and press <

Play

Use these methods:

• Copy to a memory card and insert the card into the phone



p. 22

• Insert a memory card into the phone and copy files directly from a PC.



p. 70

Play a video

Prepare MP3 files

1. In Idle mode, press [Up] and select

MP3 files

2. Press <

Options

> and

select

Add to play list

3. Press <

Check

> to select

the files you want.

4. Press <

Add

5. Press <

Play

> to begin

playback.

1. In Idle mode, press and hold [Up].

2. Press

[]

3. During playback, use the following keys:

•[ ]: pauses or

resumes playback.

Create the play list

Play music

Step outside the phone

Listen to the FM radio

• [Left]: moves to the previous file.

• [Right]: skips to the next file.

• [Up]: changes the repeat mode.

• [Down]: opens the play list.

•<

Options

>: opens the

option list.

• [ / ]: adjusts the volume.

•<

A-B

>: sets a section in a file to play the section repeatedly.

Play music

(continued)

1. Plug the connecter of the supplied headset into the jack on the left side of the phone.

2. In Idle mode, press [Down].

3. Press <

> to turn on the

radio.

4. Press [Left] or [Right] to find available radio stations.

5. To turn off the radio, press <

Off

> or disconnect the

headset from the phone.

Listen to the radio

Step outside the phone

Browse the web

Using a built-in WAP browser, you can easily access the wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services and information and to download web content.

1. From the radio screen, tune the radio to the station you want.

2. Press <

Options

> and

select

Save channel

3. Select a location in which you want to store the station.

1. In Idle mode, press

[]

2. Select

HutchHome

Store a radio station

Launch the browser

• To scroll through browser items, press the Navigation keys.

• To select an item, press <> or [].

• To return to the previous page, press [

• To return to the homepage, press and hold [

Navigate the browser

Step outside the phone

Use Contacts

To the phone’s memory:

1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <

Save

2. Enter a name and press <

3. Press <

Phone

4. Select a number type.

5. Specify contact information: Mobile, Home, Office, Pager, Fax, E-Mail1, E-Mail2, URL, ETC, Group, Ringer, and Picture.

6. Press

Save> to save the

contact.

Add a contact

To t h e U I M c a r d :

1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <

Save

2. Enter a name and press <

3. Press

Save> to save the

contact.

1. In Idle mode, press <

Find

2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want.

3. Select a contact.

4. Scroll to a number and press [ ] to dial, or press <

> to access options.

Find a contact

Step outside the phone

Send/View messages

1. In Idle mode, press [Left] and select

New message

2. Enter the message text and press <

3. Select

Save and send

Send only

4. Enter destination numbers.

5. Press <

Send

> to send the

message.

When a notification appears:

Press <

Select

>. The message

displays.

Send a text message

View a text message

From the Inbox:

1. In Idle mode, press [Left] and select

Inbox →

memory location.

2. Select a message.

When a notification appears:

1. Press [ ]. The phone dials the sender’s phone number.

2. Follow the instructions from the system.

Access voicemails

Step outside the phone

Send SOS messages Use a memory card

You can use an optional microSD memory card to increase your phone’s memory capacity.

1. In Idle mode, press [Left] and select

SOS message

→ SOS On/Off → On

2. Enter the phone numbers to which you want to send SOS messages and press <

3. Select

Yes

to notify the

network of the updates.

In Key Lock mode, press [ /

] 4 times. The phone will

send the message.

Activate the SOS message feature

Send an SOS message

• Frequent erasing and writing will shorten a card’s lifespan.

• Do not remove a card from the phone or turn off the phone while data is being accessed or transferred. This could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or phone.

Important memory card information

Step outside the phone

• Do not subject cards to strong shocks.

• Do not touch card terminals with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth.

• Keep cards away from small children or pets.

• Do not expose cards in a place subject to electro-static discharge and/or electrical noise.

Important memory card information

(continued)

Slide a card into the card slot, with the label side face up.

1. Press the card so that it is disengaged from the phone.

2. Slide the card out of the slot.

Insert a memory card

Remove the memory card

Step outside the phone

Using a card adapter and a USB card reader/writer, you can read the card on a PC.

1. Insert a memory card into a card adapter, and then the adapter into a card reader/ writer.

2. Plug the USB connecter of the card reader/writer into the USB port on your PC.

3. Access the appropriate memory disk and copy to and from the card.

Use a card adapter

Enter text

Matrix, Thai T9, Thai MT, ABC, T9 Word, Number, and Symbol mode

You can enter text in some features, such as Messages, Contacts, or Calendar, by using Matrix, Thai T9, and Thai MT modes for Thai characters, and ABC and T9 Word modes for English. You can also enter numbers and symbols.

Changing the text input mode

1. In a text entry screen, press <

Mode

2. Select the mode you want.

Example

: Writing a text message

Using Matrix mode

This mode allows you to enter individual Thai characters.

Entering a word in Matrix mode

1. Press a key on the keypad. The pop-up window appears showing the characters assigned to the keypad.

2. Press [Up] or [Down] to display additional character sets.

3. Press the number key corresponding to the character you want.

Other Matrix mode operations

• Press [ ] to switch to Symbol mode.

• Press [

] to enter a space or punctuation

marks.

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

You can also change the text input mode by pressing

[]

Text i n p u t mode indicator

Message

Mode OK

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