Samsung SGH-C120S User Manual

Installing the battery

Charging the battery

Phone layout and key functions

SGH-C120

QUICK GUIDE

This guide explains how to set up your phone and gives a quick overview of the main functions of the phone.

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Silent mode

Keypad lock mode

Disable all sounds on the phone, when pressed and held in Idle mode. To exit, press and hold this key again.

Lock the keypad, when pressed and held , to ignore accidental key pressing. To unlock, press the

Display

Your phone is in Idle mode when you are not on a call or using a menu. You must be in Idle mode to dial a phone number.

Icons

Tex t a n d graphic area

Menu Phonebook

Soft key indicators

Code No.: GH68-07911A

English. 09/2005. Rev.1.0

left soft key and then this key.

1. Remove the battery cover, remove the battery and insert the SIM card.

Battery cover

2. Install the battery and replace the cover.

Battery

Your phone displays the following status indicators on the top of the screen:

Icon Description

Received signal strength

Key lock mode

Call in progress

Out of your service area; you cannot make or receive calls.

Silent mode or the call ringer set to vibrate

Call diverting feature active

Roaming

New SMS message

New voicemail

Alarm set

Battery power level

1. Plug the supplied travel adapter.

To AC wall outlet

2. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter.

Note

: Do not remove the battery from the phone without unplugging the

adapter first. Otherwise, the phone may be damaged.

Switching on or off the phone

1. Press and hold for more than one second to switch on the phone.

2. To switch off the phone, press and hold for more than two seconds.

Changing the display language

1. In Idle mode, press the

2. Select

Phone settings →

3. Select a language.

soft key.

Language

Making a call

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

2. To end the call, press .

Answering a call

1. When the phone rings, press to answer a call.

2. To end the call, press .

Menu/Confirm key

In Idle mode, access

Menu mode. Select

the highlighted

option or confirm

input in a menu.

Make and answer a

Cancel/Clear key

Delete characters from

the display. Return the display to the previous

Dial key

call. In Idle mode,

retrieve the most

recent calls.

menu level.

Keypad lock key

Adjusting the volume

1. In Idle mode, press the

2. Select

3. Press

Sound settings → Ring volume

Down

4. Press the OK soft key.

While a call is in progress, press Up or volume.

soft key.

to adjust the volume level.

Down

Changing a ringtone for calls

1. In Idle mode, press the

2. Select

Sound settings →

3. Select a ringtone.

soft key.

Ring tone

Redialling recent numbers

1. In Idle mode, press .

2. Press Up or

3. Press to dial the number.

Down

to scroll to the number you want.

4-way navigation keys

In Menu mode, scroll through menu options. In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly.

Soft keys

Perform functions indicated by the text above the key.

Power/End key

Turn the phone on or off when pressed and held. Also end a call.

Silent mode key

Alphanumeric

keys

to adjust the earpiece

Using the menus

In Idle mode, press the

To return to the

previous menu

level, press the

soft key or

Use the 4-way navigation keys ( ) as shortcuts to access your favourite menus.

1. In Idle mode, press the

2. Select

3. Select a key.

4. Select a menu to be assigned to the key.

Labels at the bottom corners of the display show the current soft key functions. Press the left soft key ( ) or right soft key ( ) to perform the function indicated.

Phone settings

soft key or to enter the main menu.

To exit the menu without changing the menu settings, press this key.

soft key.

→ Short cut

To select and modify menu or feature:

1. In Idle mode, press the

soft key.

2. Press the Navigation keys to reach the desired menu and then press the

Select

soft key or .

3. If the menu contains any submenus, locate the one you want by pressing the Navigation keys. Press the

Select

soft key or to enter

the submenu.

If the selected menu contains additional submenus, repeat this step.

4. Press the Navigation keys to find the setting of your choice.

5. Press the

Select

soft key or to confirm your chosen setting.

Shortcut numbers

You can quickly access the menu you want by using shortcut numbers. The shortcut number displays in front of the menu name in Menu mode.

Menu map

1. Call records

1.1 Missed calls

1.2 Received calls

1.3 Dialled calls

1.4 Delete all

1.5 Call time

1.6 Call cost*

2. Phonebook

2.1 Search

2.2 New entry

2.3 Group search

2.4 Edit group

2.5 Speed dial

2.6 Delete all

2.7 Memory status

2.8 SDN

* Shows only if supported by your

SIM card.

3. Organiser

3.1 Alarm

3.2 Calendar

3.3 Time & Date

3.4 Calculator

3.5 To do list

3.6 Voice memo

3.7 Currency exchange

4. SIM AT

5. Messages

5.1 Inbox

5.2 Outbox

5.3 Write new

5.4 Templates

5.5 Settings

5.6 Delete all

5.7 Memory status

5.8 Voice mail

5.9 Broadcast

6. Network services

6.1 Call diverting

6.2 Call barring

6.3 Call waiting

6.4 Network selection

6.5 Caller ID

6.6 Closed user group

7. Display settings

7.1 Wallpaper

7.2 Auto key lock

7.3 Contrast

7.4 Brightness

7.5 Backlight

8. Sound settings

8.1 Ring tone

8.2 Ring volume

8.3 Alert type

8.4 Keypad tone

8.5 Keypad volume

8.6 Message tone

8.7 Extra tones

9. Phone settings

9.1 Greeting message

9.2 Own number

9.3 Language

9.4 Security

9.5 Extra settings

9.6 Short cut

9.7 Reset settings

Entering text

Changing the text input mode

In a text input field, press the right soft key until the input mode indicator you want appears:

•: T9 mode

•: ABC mode

• : Number mode

• None: Symbol mode

T9 (English) mode

1. Press keys 2 to 9 to start entering a word. Press each key only once for one letter.

The word you are entering appears on the display. It may change with each keypress.

Finish entering the word before editing or deleting any keystrokes.

Example: To enter “Hello” in T9 mode, press 4, 3, 5, 5, and 6.

If the word is not correct, press 0 to display alternative word choices for the keys that you have pressed.

2. When the word displays correctly, insert a space after it by pressing .

ABC mode

Press the keys labelled with the letter you want:

- once for the first letter

- twice for the second letter

- and so on.

For example, you press 2 three times to enter the letter “C” and 5 two times to enter the “K.”

Number mode

Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want.

Symbol mode

Press the number keys corresponding to the symbol you want. You can press Up or

Down

to display more symbols.

Tips for entering text

• To move the cursor, press the Navigation keys.

• To delete letters one by one, press C. To delete all of the letters, press and hold C.

• To insert a space between letters, press .

• To change case in T9 or ABC mode, press .

• To enter punctuation marks in T9 or ABC mode, press 1.

Sending a message

1. In Idle mode, press the

2. Select

Messages → Write new

3. Enter the message text.

4. Press the

•

5. Press the

Save only

Options

Add templates

Add phonebook

Options

6. If you selected location.

7. Enter a destination number and press the OK soft key.

soft key.

soft key and add items using the following options:

: retrieve a text template.

: retrieve a Phonebook entry.

soft key and select

Save and send

Save and send, Send only

Save only

, select a memory

Quick feature reference

This section provides brief explanations of features on your phone.

Feature Description Select

View recent calls

Delete recent calls

Call time display

Call cost display

Find an entry Search for numbers in

Add a new entry

View and dial the most recent calls you have dialled, received, or missed.

Menu > Call records > Missed calls, Received calls, Dialled calls

Delete the contents of each of the three call records, or all numbers at once.

View the duration and number of recent calls you have dialled and received. Also reset the time

Menu > Call records > Delete all

Menu > Call records > Call time

counter.

View the cost of your calls. Menu > Call

records > Call cost

Menu > Phonebook

Phonebook.

> Search

Add a new entry to Phonebook. Menu > Phonebook

> New entry

Feature Description Select

Search group Search entries in Phonebook in

caller groups.

Change properties of a caller group

Select a ringtone for incoming calls and messages from members of a group. Also change

Menu > Phonebook > Group search

Menu > Phonebook > Edit group

the name of each group.

Speed dial Assign speed dial numbers (2 to

9) to eight of your most frequently called numbers.

Delete Phonebook

Delete all Phonebook entries stored in the phone’s memory or on the SIM card.

Phonebook memory status

SDN (Service Dialling

View the total number of Phonebook entries in the phone’s memory or on the SIM card.

Access the list of service numbers assigned by service provider.

Numbers)

Alarm Set an alarm to ring at a specific

time.

Menu > Phonebook > Speed dial

Menu > Phonebook > Delete all

Menu > Phonebook > Memory status

Menu > Phonebook > SDN

Menu > Organiser > Alarm

Feature Description Select

Check own phone numbers

Display language

Check your phone numbers or assign a name to them.

Select a language to be used for the text display.

Menu > Phone settings > Own number

Menu > Phone settings > Language

Security Protect the phone against

unauthorised use.

Menu > Phone settings > Security

Extra settings Turn the automatic redialling or

answering feature on or off.

Menu > Phone settings > Extra settings

Menu shortcuts

Reset the phone

Set the Navigation keys as shortcuts to access your favourite menus directly.

Reset the phone to the factory default settings.

Menu > Phone settings > Short cut

Menu > Phone settings > Reset settings

Feature Description Select

Scheduler Keep track of daily or monthly

schedules.

Time and

Set time and date manually. Menu > Organiser

date

Calculator Perform basic arithmetic

functions.

Task list Create a list of tasks and assign a

deadline to each task.

Menu > Organiser > Calendar

> Time & Date

Menu > Organiser > Calculator

Menu > Organiser > To do list

Voice memo Record voice memos. Menu > Organiser

> Voice memo

Currency converter

Do currency conversions. Menu > Organiser

> Currency exchange

Use the SIM service

Use a variety of additional services offered by your service

Menu > SIM AT

provider.

Read message

Send message

Read received, sent, or saved messages.

Create a text message and send it to other mobile phones.

Menu > Messages > Inbox, Outbox

Menu > Messages > Write new

Important safety precautions

Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal.

Drive safely at all times

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

Switching off when refueling

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

Switching off in an aircraft

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

Switching off near all medical equipment

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

Interference

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

Special regulations

Follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it.

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 . Do not end the call until given permission to do so.

Feature Description Select

Message templates

Messaging options

Delete messages

Message memory

Preset frequently used messages stored as templates.

Set options for using messaging features.

Delete messages in each message box.

Check the memory status for messages in each memory type.

Menu > Messages > Templates

Menu > Messages > Settings

Menu > Messages > Delete all

Menu > Messages > Memory status

status

Voice mail Receive and listen to voicemails

stored on the network.

CB message Change the settings for the

service and access CB messages.

Network services

Display settings

Access network services offered by your service provider.

Change settings for the display and backlight.

Ring tone Select a ringtone for incoming

calls.

Menu > Messages > Voice mail

Menu > Messages > Broadcast

Menu > Network services

Menu > Display settings

Menu > Sound settings > Ring tone

Small children and your phone

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

Accessories and batteries

Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers.

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

CAUTION

Risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose used batteries according to the instructions.

SAR information

Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the European Union (EU) Council. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on the safety standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and through evaluation of scientific studies.

The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.

The exposure standard for wireless phones employs a unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit set by the EU Council is 2.0 W/ kg. The highest SAR value for this model phone was 0.977W/kg.

Feature Description Select

Ringtone volume

Adjust the ringtone volume. Menu >

Sound settings > Ring volume

Alert type Set how you are informed of

incoming calls.

Menu > Sound settings > Alert type

Keypad tone Select the sound that will occur

when a key is pressed.

Menu > Sound settings > Keypad t one

Keypad volume

Adjust the keypad volume. Menu >

Sound settings > Keypad volume

Message tone Change the alert sound settings

for incoming SMS and CB messages.

Extra tones Set additional tones for the

phone.

Menu > Sound settings > Message tone

Menu > Sound settings > Extra tones

Greeting message

Enter the greeting to be displayed when the phone is switched on.

Menu > Phone settings > Greeting message

Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE)

Model name Manufactured at

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, 94-1, Imsoo-Dong, Gumi City, Kyung-Buk, Korea, 730-350

Safety EMC

SAR

: EN 50361:2001

Network

The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex[IV] of Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed with the involvement of the following Notified Body(ies):

BART, Balfour House, Churchfield Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 2TD, UK Identification mark: 0168

The technical documentation kept at:

Samsung Electronics QA Lab.

which will be made available upon request.

Place and date of issue

Samsung Electronics Euro QA Lab. Blackbushe Business Park, Saxony Way, Yateley, Hampshire, GU46 6GG, UK

2005. 08. 31

: SGH-C120 (GSM 900/1800)

: EN 60950-1:2001

: EN 301 489-01 v1.4.1 (2002-08)

: EN 301 489-07 v1.2.1 (2002-08)

: EN 50360:2001

: EN 301 511 v9.0.2 (2003-03)

Yong-Sang Park/S.Manager