Samsung SGH-C420, SGH-C420L User Manual

SGH-C420L

User’s Guide

• 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

English (LTN). 04/2007. Rev.1.0

Printed in Korea

Code No.: GH68-14405A

Installing the SIM card and battery

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

Battery cover

2. Install the battery and reattach the cover.

Battery

Charging the battery

1. Plug the supplied travel adapter.

To AC wall outlet

Note

: When you plug in the travel adapter, the charging indicator may
not appear for up to 5 minutes, but the battery is charging
properly.

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.

Phone layout and key functions

Web access/

Confirm key

In Idle mode, accesses

the web browser.

Selects the highlighted

option or confirms input

indicated by the text

Makes and answers a

Voicemail server key

X

Alphanumeric keys

in a menu.

Soft keys

Perform functions

above the key.

Dial key

call. In Idle mode,
retrieves the most

recent calls.

X

Voicemail server

Keypad lock key

Keypad lock mode

4-way navigation keys

In Menu mode, scroll
through menu options.
In Idle mode, access the
following menus:

Up/Down:
Left: Create
Right

Power/End key

Turns the phone on or off
when held down. Also
ends a call.

Cancel/Clear key

Deletes characters from
the display. Returns the
display to the previous
menu level.
Sends an SOS message
when pressed four times
with the key locked.

X

SOS mode

Silent mode key

X Silent mode

:

Calendar

Key volume

Silent
mode

Voicemail
server

Keypad
lock mode

SOS
mode

Press and hold in Idle mode to disable all sounds on the phone.
To exit, press and hold this key again.

Press and hold 1 in Idle mode to access your voicemail server.

Lock the keypad, when pressed and held in Idle mode to ignore
accidental key pressing.
then

.

Press C four times in Idle mo de with the key l ocked to send an SOS
message to preset numbers. Once the SOS message is sent, the
phone will change to SOS mode and will receive calls only from the
registered recipients. Upon receiving a call from the SOS message
recipients, the phone will automatically answer the call. Press
exit SOS mode

To unlock, press the Unlock soft key and

.

to

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

Text and graphics

Menu Phonebook

Soft key function
indicators

Using the menus

In Idle mode, press the

To return to the

previous menu

level, press the

Back

soft key

or

Menu

soft key to enter the main menu.

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.

To exit the
menu without
changing the
menu settings,

C

.

Use the 4-way navigation keys to scroll up, down,
left, or right through the menu system, highlight
menu items, change feature settings, and play
games.

press this key.

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

Icon Description

Received signal strength

Call in progress

Out of your service area; you cannot make or receive calls
except for emergency calls

SOS message feature active

GPRS network

Alarm set

Silent mode

Ringer type

•None: Melody

•: Vibration

• : Vibration then melody

Home Zone, if registered for the appropriate service

Call diverting feature active

New text message

New multimedia message

New voicemail message

Battery power level

To select or modify a menu or feature:

1. In Idle mode, press the

Menu

soft key.

2. Press the Navigation keys to reach a 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.

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.

Adjusting the volume

1. In Idle mode, press the

2. Select

Sound settings → Incoming calls →

3. Press the Navigation keys to adjust the volume level.

Changing the display language

1. In Idle mode, press the

2. Select

Phone settings →

Menu

soft key.

Language → Text language

.

4. Press the

Save

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

3. Select a language.

Changing a ringtone for calls

Making a call

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

2. When you want to end the call, press .

1. In Idle mode, press the

2. Select

Sound settings →

My sounds

.

3. Select a ringtone and press the

Answering a call

1. When the phone rings, press the

Accept

call.

To reject the call, press the

Reject

To mute the ringtone, press and hold Up or

2. To end the call, press .

soft key or to answer a

soft key or .

Down

.

Redialing recent numbers

1. In Idle mode, press .

2. Press Up or

3. Press to dial the number.

Down

Menu map Entering text

1. Call log

1.1 Missed calls

1.2 Received calls

1.3 Dialled calls

1.4 Delete all

1.5 Call time

1.6 Call costs*

2. Network services

2.1 Call diverting

2.2 Call barring

2.3 Call waiting

2.4 Network selection

2.5 Caller ID

2.6 Band selection

3. Applications

3.1 Voice recorder

3.2 SIM-AT*

4. Sound settings

4.1 Incoming calls

4.2 Messages

4.3 Power on/off

4.4 Connection tone

4.5 Keyp ad tone

4.6 Minute minder

4.7 Silent mode

4.8 Alerts on call

5. Messages

5.1 Text messages

5.2 Multimedia messages

5.3 Push messages

5.4 Preset messages

5.5 Voice mail

5.6 Broadcast

5.7 Settings

5.8 SOS messages

5.9 Memory status

6. Fun box

6.1 WWW services

6.2 Media box

6.3 JAVA world

7. Planner

7.1 New memo

7.2 Calendar

7.3 To do list

7.4 Clock

7.5 Alarm

7.6 Calculator

7.7 Converter

7.8 Timer

7.9 Stopwatch

8. Camera

8.1 Take photos

8.2 My photos

8.3 Delete all

8.4 Settings

8.5 Memory status

9. Phone settings

9.1 Display

9.2 Greeting message

9.3 Language

9.4 Offline mode

9.5 Security

9.6 Auto redial

9.7 Anykey answer

9.8 Auto keypad lock

9.9 Reset settings

Press the

Phonebook soft

key in Idle mode.
1 Find name
2 FDN list
3 Add entry
4 Speed-dial list

5 Own number
6 Group setting
7 Management
8 SDN*

*

Shows only if supported by

your SIM card.

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 mode

1. Press 2 to 9 to start entering a word. Press each key 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 English word mode, press 4, 3, 5, 5, and

6

.

2. Press to insert a space and enter the next word.

Menu

soft key.

soft key.

Down

to adjust the earpiece

Menu

soft key.

Incoming calls → Default ringtones

Yes

soft key.

to scroll to the number you want.

Ring volume

.

or

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, press 2 three times to enter “C” and 5 two times to enter “K.”

Number mode

Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want.

Symbol mode

Press the number keys corresponding to the symbol you want and press the

OK

soft key. You can press Up or

Down

to display more symbols.

Tips for entering text

• To move the cursor, press the Navigation keys.

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

• To insert a space between characters, press .

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

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

Sending an SMS message

1. In Idle mode, press the

Menu

soft key.

2. Select

Messages →

Text messages → Create

.

3. Enter the message text.

4. Press the

•

•

•

5. Press the

Options

Add media

Add emoticon

soft key and add items using the following options:

: add sounds, images, or animated images.

: add emoticons.

Preset messages

Options

soft key and select

: add text templates.

Send

.

6. Select an empty location.

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

8. Press the

Send

soft key to send the message.

Taking a photo

1. In Idle mode, press the

2. Select

Camera →

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

4. Press

to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically.

Press C to take another photo, or press the
photo.

Menu

Take photos

soft key.

.

Delete

soft key to delete the

Quick feature reference

This section provides brief explanations of features on your phone.

Feature Description Select

Find a contact Search for contacts in Phonebook. Phonebook

Create an
FDN list

Add a new
contact

Speed dial Assign speed dial numbers (2 to 9) for

Check your
own phone
numbers

Change
properties of
a caller group

Manage
contacts

Create a list of contacts to be used in
FDN (Fixed Dialing Number) mode, in
which the phone allows outgoing calls
only to the specified phone numbers.

Add a new contact to Phonebook.
Delete

eight of your most frequently dialled
numbers.

Check your phone numbers or assign a
name to them.

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

Copy all contacts on the SIM card to
the phone’s memory, delete all
Phonebook contacts. You can also
check memory information for
Phonebook contacts.

> Find name

Phonebook
> FDN list

Phonebook
> Add entry

Phonebook
> Speed-dial list

Phonebook
> Own number

Phonebook
> Group setting

Phonebook
> Management

Feature Description Select

SDN (Service
Dialing
Numbers)

View recent
calls

Delete recent
calls

Call time display View the duration of recent calls you have

Call cost display View the cost of your calls. Menu

Network
services

Voic e memo Record voice memos and listen to them. Menu

Use the SIM
service

Access the list of service numbers
assigned by your service provider.

View the most recent calls you have
dialed, received, or missed.

Delete the call logs in each call type, or all
logs at once.

dialed and received. Also reset the time
counter.

Access network services offered by your
service provider.

Use a variety of additional services
offered by your service provider.

Phonebook
> SDN

Menu
> Call log
> Missed calls,
Received calls, or
Dialled calls

Menu
> Call log
> Delete all

Menu
> Call log
> Call time

> Call log
> Call costs

Menu
> Network services

> Applications
> Voice recorder

Menu
> Applications
> SIM-AT

Feature Description Select

Select ringtone
and volume

Select a
message tone

Select power
on/ off tone

Select
connection tone

Select key tone Select a tone which the phone sounds

Minute minder Set the phone to beep every minute

Silent mode Set how the phone acts to alert you to a

Alerts on call Set the phone to alert you when you

Select a ringtone for incoming calls, a
volume level, or an alert type.

Select the alert ringtone and alert type for
incoming SMS/MMS or set how often you
are informed of a new message.

Set the phone to sound when it is
switched on or off.

Set the phone to beep when a call is
connected to the system.

when you press a key.

during a call to keep you informed of the
length of your call.

specific event while in Silent mode.

receive a new message or when the time
for an alarm comes during a call.

Menu
> Sound settings
> Incoming calls

Menu
> Sound settings >
Messages

Menu
> Sound settings >
Power on/of f

Menu
> Sound settings >
Connection tone

Menu
> Sound settings >
Keypad tone

Menu
> Sound settings >
Minute minder

Menu
> Sound settings >
Silent mode

Menu
> Sound settings >
Alerts on call

Feature Description Select

Greeting
message

Language
selection

Offline mode Switch the phone to Offline mode. This

Security Protect the phone against unauthorized

Mobile tracker Track your phone when it is stolen or lost.

Auto redial Set the phone to make up to ten attempts

Anykey answer Answer an incoming call by pressing any

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

Select a language to be used for the
display text or text input mode.

mode is helpful when you want to use
your phone in a place where you are
not allowed to use mobile devices, such
as in an airplane and at a hospital.

use.

When someone tries to use your phone
with other SIM card, the phone will
automatically send the preset tracking
message to your family or friends.

to redial a phone number after an
unsuccessful call.

key, except for the

.

Reject

soft key and

Menu
> Phone settings
> Greeting
message

Menu
> Phone settings
> Language

Menu > Phone
settings > Offline
mode

Menu
> Phone settings
> Security

Menu
> Phone settings
> Security
> Mobile tracker

Menu
> Phone settings
> Auto redial

Menu
> Phone settings
> Anykey answer

Feature Description Select

Send SMS &
MMS messages

Read SMS &
MMS messages

Emoticon
templates

Create folders Create new folders and organize your

Delete
messages

Push messages Change the settings for the service, and

Message
templates

Create and send messages to other
mobile phones.

Read received, sent, or saved messages. Menu > Messages

Preset templates of frequently used
emoticons.

messages.

Delete messages in each message folder,
or all messages at once.

access or delete push messages.

Preset templates of frequently used
messages.

Menu > Messages
> Text messages or
Multimedia
messages
> Create

> Text messages or
Multimedia
messages
> Inbox, Outbox,
or Draft

Menu > Messages
> Text messages >
Emoticon
templates

Menu > Messages
> Multimedia
messages
> My folder

Menu > Messages
> Text messages or
Multimedia
messages
> Delete all

Menu > Messages
> Push messages

Menu > Messages
> Preset messages

Feature Description Select

Auto keypad
lock

Reset the phone Reset the phone to the factory default

Set the phone to automatically lock the
keypad in times of inactivity.

settings.

Menu
> Phone settings
> Auto keypad lock

Menu
> Phone settings
> Reset settings

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.

Feature Description Select

Voicemail Access your voicemail server and listen to

Broadcast
messages

Messaging
options

SOS message Activate the SOS message feature. Enter

Message
memory status

Web browser Launch and configure the web browser. Menu > Fun box

Access media
files

Delete all media
files

Funbox memory
status

Java
applications

messages on the network.

Change settings for the service and
access broadcast messages.

Set options for using messaging services. Menu > Messages

recipients and select the repeat mode.

Check memory information for messages. Menu > Messages

Access sounds or images in your phone’s
memory.

Delete sounds and images in each media
box.

Check the amount of memory in use for
sounds and images.

Access the embedded Java games and
downloaded Java applications.

Menu > Messages
> Voice mail

Menu > Messages
> Broadcast

> Settings

Menu > Messages
> SOS messages

> Memory status

> WWW services

Menu > Fun box
> Media box
> My photos,
Downloaded
images, or Sounds

Menu > Fun box
> Media box
> Delete all

Menu > Fun box
> Media box
> Memory status

Menu > Fun box
> JAVA world

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.

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 batteries and accessories, such as headsets and
PC data cables. Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage your phone
and may be dangerous.

CAUTION

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

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

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

Feature Description Select

Schedule an
item

Calendar Keep track of daily or monthly

Task list Create a list of tasks and assign a

Time and date Set the current time and date manually

Alarm Set an alarm to sound at a specific time. Menu > Planner

Calculator Perform basic arithmetic functions. Menu > Planner

Converter Do conversions such as length and

Timer Set a period of time for the phone to

Stopwatch Measure elapsed time. Menu > Planner

Camera Take photos in various modes, and

Display settings Change settings for the display and

Create a new item. Menu > Planner

schedule.

deadline to each task.

and set your local time zone.

temperature.

count down.

access saved photos in jpeg format.
You can also check memory information
for the photos.

backlight.

> New memo

Menu > Planner
> Calendar

Menu > Planner
> To do list

Menu > Planner
> Clock

> Alarm

> Calculator

Menu > Planner
> Converter

Menu > Planner
> Timer

> Stopwatch

Menu > Camera

Menu
> Phone settings
> Display

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 SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 2.0 watts/kilogram (W/kg)

averaged over ten grams of body tissue. The limit incorporates a substantial margin of
safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in
measurements. The SAR values may vary, depending on national reporting requirements
and the network band.

*

. The highest SAR value for this model phone was 1.07 W/kg.