Samsung SCH-W169 User Manual

SCH-W169

user manual

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Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile phone. This phone will provide you with high quality mobile communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s exceptional technology and high standards.

This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your phone.

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•Please read all safety precautions and this manual carefully before using your phone to ensure safe and proper use.

•The descriptions in this manual are based on the default settings of your phone.

•Images and screenshots used in this user manual may differ in appearance from the actual product.

•Content in this user manual may differ from the product, or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. Refer to www.samsungmobile.com for the latest version of the user manual.

•Available features and additional services may vary by phone, software, or service provider.

•Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by third-party applications.

•Sound sources, wallpapers, and images provided in this phone are licenced for limited use between Samsung and their respective owners. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an

infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user.

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•This product includes certain free/open source software. The exact terms of the licenses, disclaimers, acknowledgements and notices are available on the Samsung's website http://opensource.samsung.com.

•Please keep this manual for future reference.

Instructional icons

Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:

Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Caution—situations that could cause damage to your phone or other equipment

Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information

►Refer to—pages with related information; for example: ►p.12 (represents“see page 12”)

→Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu mode, select Messages → Create new message (represents Messages, followed by

Create new message)

[	] Square brackets—phone keys; for example:
	[ ] (represents the Power/End key)

<> Angled brackets—softkeys that control different functions at each screen; for example: <OK> (represents the OK softkey)

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•All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

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Contents
Assembling ..............................................	8
Unpack ...................................................................	8
Insert the SIM or UIM card and battery ..........	8
Charge the battery ............................................	10
Insert a memory card (optional) ....................	12
Attach a hand strap (optional) .......................	14
Getting started .....................................	15
Turn your phone on and off ............................	15
Get to know your phone ..................................	16

Access menus .....................................................	20
Use My menu mode ..........................................	20
Customise your phone .....................................	20
Switch networks ................................................	24
Enter text .............................................................	25
Communication ....................................	26
Calling ..................................................................	26
Call log .................................................................	32
Messages .............................................................	32

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Entertainment .......................................	39
Camera .................................................................	39
Music ....................................................................	44
FM radio ...............................................................	47
Games and more ...............................................	49
Personal information ...........................	50
Phonebook .........................................................	50
Calendar ..............................................................	52
Memo ...................................................................	53
Task .......................................................................	54
Voice recorder ....................................................	55

Web .........................................................	56
Internet ................................................................	56
Connectivity ..........................................	58
Bluetooth ............................................................	58
PC connections ..................................................	60
Tools ........................................................	62
Alarms ..................................................................	62
Calculator ............................................................	63
Convertor ............................................................	63
Image editor .......................................................	64

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Mobile Prayer .....................................................	65
My files .................................................................	66
Stopwatch ...........................................................	68
Timer ....................................................................	68
World clock .........................................................	68
Settings ..................................................	70
Access the Settings menu ...............................	70
Phone profiles ....................................................	70
Display and light ................................................	71
Time and date ....................................................	71
Phone settings ...................................................	72

SIM cards management ...................................	72
Application settings ..........................................	72
Security ................................................................	77
Network settings ...............................................	78
PC connections ..................................................	78
Memory settings ...............................................	79
Reset settings .....................................................	79
Troubleshooting ...................................	80
Safety precautions ...............................	85

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Assembling

Unpack

Check your product box for the following items:

•Mobile phone

•Battery

•Travel adapter (charger)

•User manual

Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty.

•The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider.

•You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

•The supplied accessories perform best for your phone.

•Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be compatible with your phone.

Insert the SIM or UIM card and battery

When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card for a GSM network or User Identity Module (UIM) card for a CDMA network, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services.

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To insert the SIM or UIM card and battery,

1	If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] to turn it off.
2	Remove the back cover.

3 Insert the SIM or UIM card.

Your phone has SIM and UIM card slots to allow you to use the left slot for the SIM card and right slot for the UIM card.

UIM card slot

SIM card slot

Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.

•Place the SIM or UIM card into the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.

•If you do not insert a SIM or UIM card card, you can only use your phone’s non-network services and some menus.

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Insert the battery.

Replace the back cover.

Charge the battery

Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery.

You can charge the phone with the provided travel adapter or by connecting the phone to a PC with a PC data cable.

Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your phone.

When your battery is low, the phone will emit a warning tone and display a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty and blinking. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone will automatically power off. Recharge your battery to continue using your phone.

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››Charge with the travel adapter

1	Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side
2	of the phone.
2	Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
	multifunction jack.

Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

3	Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power
	outlet.

•You can use the phone while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.

•While charging, the phone may heat up. This is normal and should not affect your phone’s lifespan or performance.

•If your phone is not charging properly, bring your phone and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.

4 When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the phone and then from the power outlet.

Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the phone.

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When you charge the battery for the first time, charging your battery completely may take about 2.5 hours. Because the battery is a consumable part, the battery will gradually wear out and the charging time will be reduced. The initial charging capacity of your battery is about 1000 mAh.

››Charge with the PC data cable

Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.

1	Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side
2	of the phone.
2	Plug the small end of the PC data cable into the
3	multifunction jack.
3	Plug the large end of the PC data cable into a USB port
	on a PC.

Depending on the type of PC data cable you are using, it may take some time before charging begins.

4	When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is
	no longer moving), unplug the PC data cable from the

phone and then from the PC.

Insert a memory card (optional)

To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ or

microSDHC™ memory cards with maximum capacities of 8 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type).

Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your phone. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your phone or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card.

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•Your phone supports only the FAT file structure for memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with a different file structure, your phone will ask you to reformat the memory card.

•Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of memory cards.

Remove the back cover.

Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.

3	Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it
4	locks in place.
4	Replace the back cover.
››Remove the memory card
1	Ensure that the phone is not currently using the
2	memory card.
2	Remove the back cover.
3	Push the memory card gently until it disengages from
4	the phone.
4	Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
5	Replace the back cover.

Do not remove a memory card while the phone is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or phone.

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››Format the memory card

Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your phone. Format the memory card only on the phone.

In Menu mode, select Settings → Memory settings → Memory card and press <Options> → Format memory card.

Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on your phone. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions.

Attach a hand strap (optional)

1	Remove the back cover.
2	Slide a hand strap through the hand strap hole and
	hook it over the small projection.

3 Replace the back cover.

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Getting started

Turn your phone on and off

To turn on your phone, Press and hold [].

Enter your PIN and press <OK> (if necessary). Press <OK> to register your cards.

Press [] to select a slot.

Assign a name and signal icon to the SIM or UIM card, and press <Next>.

Repeat step 5 for the other SIM or UIM card.

Select a primary SIM or UIM card and press <Save>.

To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above.

•Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

•To use your phone's non-network services only, switch to the offline profile. ►p. 21

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Get to know your phone

››Phone layout

Earpiece

Display

Confirm key Left softkey

Dial key

Network switch key

Mouthpiece

4-way navigation key

Right softkey

Power/End key

My menu key

Alphanumeric keys

Special function keys

Speaker Camera lens Multifunction jack

Back cover

Internal antenna

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››Keys

	Key	Function
	Softkeys	Perform actions indicated at the
	Softkeys	bottom of the display.
		bottom of the display.
		In Idle mode, access user-
	4-way	defined menus (left/right/up/
	navigation	down); In Menu mode, scroll
		through menu options.
		In Idle mode, launch the web
	Confirm	browser; In Menu mode, select
		the highlighted menu option.
		Switch between SIM and UIM
	Network	card when you make calls or
	Network	send messages; In Idle mode,
	switch	send messages; In Idle mode,
	switch	access the SIM card selection
		access the SIM card selection
		mode.
	My menu	In Idle mode, access My menu
	My menu	mode
		mode

	Key	Function
		Make or answer a call; In Idle
	Dial	mode, retrieve recently dialled,
		missed, or received numbers.
		Turn the phone on or off (press
	Power/End	and hold); End a call; In Menu
		mode, return to the Idle mode.
		Enter numbers, letters, and
	Alpha-	special characters; In Idle mode,
	Alpha-	press and hold [1] to access
	numeric	press and hold [1] to access
	numeric	voice mails and [0] to enter an
		voice mails and [0] to enter an
		international call prefix.
		Enter special characters or
		perform special functions; In
	Special	Idle mode, press and hold [ ]
	function	for the silent profile; In Idle
		mode, press and hold [ ] to lock
		the phone.

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››Idle screen

When the phone is in Idle mode, you will see the following screen. From this screen, you can view your phone’s status and access applications.

››Indicator icons

Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider.

Icon Definition

/	Signal strength

Call in progress

SOS message feature activated

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

Call diverting activated

Alarm activated

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Icon	Definition
	Memory card inserted

	New text message (SMS)

	New multimedia message (MMS)

	New email message

/	New voice mail messages
	Music playback in progress

	Music playback paused

	FM radio on

	Connected to secured web page

	Bluetooth activated

Icon	Definition
	Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset
	connected
	Normal profile activated

	Silent profile activated

	Battery power level

	Current time

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Access menus

To access your phone’s menus,

1	In Idle mode, press <Menu> to access Menu mode.
2	Press the Navigation key to select a menu or
3	application.
3	Press <Select>, <Save>, or the Confirm key to confirm
4	the highlighted option.
4	Press <Back> to move up one level; Press [ ] to close
	the menu or application and return to Idle mode.

Use My menu mode

Use My menu mode to easily access your favourite menus. To access My menu mode,

1	In Idle mode, press [ ].
2	Select the menu you want.

To assign menus,

1	In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings →
2	My menu.
2	Select a location → a menu you want.
3	Repeat step 2 to assign more menus (if necessary)

Customise your phone

Get more from your phone by customising it to match your preferences.

››Change the language of the display

1	In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings →
2	Language.
2	Select a language you want.

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››Set the current time and date

	In the CDMA network, your phone will receive time
	and date information from the network. You only
	need to set the time and date in the GSM network or
	when you do not have a SIM or UIM card.
1	In Menu mode, select Settings → Time and date.
2	Set the time and date format.
3	Press <Save>.

››Switch to the silent profile

In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to mute or unmute your phone.

››Set up a sound profile

You can change your phone's sounds by customising the current sound profile or switching to another sound profile. To set up a profile,

1	In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone profiles.
2	Scroll to the profile you are using.
3	Press <Options> → Edit.
4	Customise the sound options for incoming calls,
	incoming messages, and other phone sounds. ►p. 70
	Available sound options vary depending on the
	selected profile.
5	Press <Options> → Save.

To switch to another profile, select it from the list.

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››Select a wallpaper for the idle screen

1	In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light →
2	Home screen.
2	Scroll left or right to Images.
3	Select Wallpaper → Default wallpaper.
	To select an image from the image folder, select
4	Images.
4	Scroll left or right to an image and press <Select>.
5	Press <Save>.
	Samsung is not responsible for any use of default
	images or wallpapers provided on your device.
››Select a theme for menu screens
1	In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light
2	→ My theme.
2	Select a theme.

››Adjust the brightness of the display

	The brightness level of the display will affect how
	quickly the phone consumes battery power.
1	In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light →
2	LCD brightness.
2	Scroll left or right to adjust the level of brightness.
3	Press <Save>.
››Set menu shortcuts
1	In Menu mode, select Settings →Phone settings →
2	Shortcuts.
2	Select a key to use as a shortcut.
3	Press <Options> → Edit.
4	Select a menu to assign to the shortcut key.

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››Lock your phone

You can lock your phone by activating the phone password.

1	In Menu mode, select Settings → Security.
2	Select Phone security → Phone lock → On.
3	Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press <OK>.
4	Enter the new password again and press <OK>.

The first time you access a menu that requires a password, you will be prompted to create and confirm a password.

Once the phone lock is enabled, you must enter the password each time you turn on the phone.

•If you forget your password, bring your phone to a Samsung Service Centre to unlock it.

•Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.

››Lock your SIM or UIM card

You can lock your UIM card by activating the PIN supplied with your UIM card.

1	In Menu mode, select Settings → Security.
2	Select SIM security → a SIM or UIM card → PIN lock
3	→ On.
3	Enter the PIN of your SIM or UIM card and press <OK>.

Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the phone.

•If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, your SIM or UIM card will be blocked. You must enter a PIN unlock key (PUK) to unblock the SIM or UIM card.

•If you block your SIM or UIM card by entering an incorrect PUK, bring the card to your service provider to unblock it.

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Switch networks

Once you insert two SIM or UIM cards, you can switch back and forth between each network and select a primary SIM or UIM card.

To switch between SIM or UIM cards, press [ ] except for when the device is sending or receiving messages or data from the network.

››Activate the SIM or UIM card

1	In Menu mode, select Settings → SIM cards
	management → Network.
2	You can also press [ ] in Idle mode.
2	Select Enable under the SIM or UIM card you want to
3	activate.
3	Press <Save>.

››Select a primary network

1	In Menu mode, select Settings → SIM cards
	management → Network.
2	You can also press [ ] in Idle mode.
2	Select Default network under the SIM or UIM card you
	want to use.

››Switch the SIM or UIM card automatically

1	In Menu mode, select Settings → SIM cards
2	management → SIM auto switch.
2	Scroll left or right to On.
3	Select a SIM or UIM card.
4	Specify the schedule that the SIM or UIM card will be
5	active and press <Save>.
5	Press <Save>.

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››Change the names and icons of the SIM or UIM cards

1	In Menu mode, select Settings → SIM cards
2	management → Register card.
2	Press [ ] to select a SIM or UIM card.
3	Change the name for the SIM or UIM card and scroll
4	down.
4	Change the icon for the SIM or UIM card and press
	<Save>.

Enter text

You can enter text by pressing keys on the keypad.

Change the text input mode

•	Press [	] to change case or switch to Number mode.
•	Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 and ABC modes.
•	Press [	] to switch to Symbol mode.

•Press and hold [] to select an input mode from the list. This function is available only when you are creating a message.

Enter text using input modes

	Mode	Function
		1. Press appropriate alphanumeric keys to
		enter an entire word.
	T9Abc	2. When the word displays correctly, press
	T9Abc	[0] to insert a space. If the correct word
		[0] to insert a space. If the correct word
		does not display, select an alternate
		word from the list that appears.
		Press an appropriate alphanumeric key
	Abc	until the character you want appears on
		the display.
	Numeric	Press an appropriate alphanumeric key to
	Numeric	enter a number.
		enter a number.
	Symbol	Press an appropriate alphanumeric key to
	Symbol	enter a symbol.
		enter a symbol.

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Communication

Calling

Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features.

››Make and answer a call

Make a call

1	In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone number.
2	Press [ ] to dial the number.

3 To end the call, press [].

•Use the phonebook to save numbers you dial frequently. ►p. 50

•To quickly access the call log to redial the numbers you dialled recently, press [].

Answer a call

1	When a call comes in, press [ ].
2	To end the call, press [ ].

Reject a call

When a call comes in, press []. The caller will hear a busy tone.

You can set up a list of numbers to reject incoming calls automatically. ►p. 29

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Call an international number

1	In Idle mode, press and hold [0] to insert the
2	international prefix.
2	Enter the complete number you want to dial (country

code, area code, and phone number), and then press [] to dial the number.

On the CDMA network, you can change to another prefix. In Menu mode, select Settings → Application settings → Call → All calls → Int'l call prefix → Manual.

››Use the headset

By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls:

•To redial the last call, press and hold the headset button.

•To answer a call, press and hold the headset button.

•To end a call, press and hold the headset button.

››Use options during a voice call

You can use the following options while a voice call is in progress:

•To adjust the voice volume, press the Navigation key up or down.

•To activate the speakerphone feature, press the Confirm key → Yes.

In noisy environments, you may have difficulty hearing some calls while using the speakerphone feature. For better audio performance, use the normal phone mode.

•To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you, press <Options> → Voice mute.

•To turn off the keypad tones, press <Options> → Key mute.

•To open the phonebook, <Options> → Contacts.

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•To create a new message, <Options> → Message → Create new message.

•To open the message folder, <Options> → Message → My messages.

•To set the DTMF tone length, press <Options> → DTMF length.

•To use the enhanced privacy mode, press <Options> →

Voice privacy.

•To place a call on hold, press <Hold>. To retrieve a held call, press <Retrieve>. This feature is available only on the GSM network.

•To dial a second call, place the first call on hold and then dial a new number.

•To answer a second call, press [] when a call waiting tone sounds. The first call is automatically placed on hold. Your network should support this function.

•To switch between the two calls, press <Swap>.

•To end the calls, press [].

•To make a multiparty call (conference call) on the GSM network, make a second call and press <Options>

→ Conference call when connected to the second party. Repeat to add more parties. Your network should support this function.

•To make a three-way call on the CDMA network, make a second call and press [3] and [] when connected to the second party. You must subscribe to the multiparty call service to use this feature.

››View and dial missed calls

Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display.

1	Press <View>.
2	Scroll to the missed call you want to dial.
3	Press [ ] to dial.

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