Samsung SGHC426 Users Manual

SGH-C426

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.

Printed in Korea

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English (LTN). 01/2007.

Installing the SIM card and battery

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

2. Install the battery and reattach the cover.

Charging the battery

1. Plug the supplied travel adapter.

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

Alphanumeric keys

in a menu.

Soft keys

Perform functions

above the key.

Dial key

call. In Idle mode, retrieves the most

recent calls.

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: Key volume Left 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.

Silent mode key

X Silent mode

Create

Organizer

SOS 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.

Changing the display language

1. In Idle mode, press the

2. Select

Phone settings →

3. Select a language.

soft key.

Language → Text language

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 se nd 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

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

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,

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

press this key.

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

Icon Description

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 .

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

Answering a call

1. When the phone rings, press the call.

2. To end the call, press .

soft key or to answer a

Alarm set

Silent mode

Ringer type

•None: Melody

•: Vibration

• : Vibration then melody

Home Zone, if registered for the appropriate service

Call diverting feature active

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.

4. Press the

Save

soft key.

While a call is in progress, press Up or

soft key.

Down

Ring volume

to adjust the earpiece volume.

Changing a ringtone for calls

1. In Idle mode, press the

2. Select

Sound settings →

My sounds

3. Select a ringtone and press the

soft key.

Incoming calls → Default ringtones

Yes

soft key.

Redialing 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.

New text message

New voicemail message

Battery power level

Menu map Entering text

To select or modify a menu or feature:

1. In Idle mode, press the

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.

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

2.1 Call diverting

2.2 Call barring

2.3 Call waiting

2.4 Network selection

2.5 Caller ID

2.6 Active line

3. Applications

3.1 Voice recorder

3.2 SIM-AT

4. Sound

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 fotos

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

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.

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

T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it may change with each key that you press.

2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters.

3. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4. Otherwise, press 0 to display alternative word choices for the keys that you have pressed.

For example, Of and Me use 6 and 3.

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

ABC mode

Press the keys labelled with the character you want:

- once for the first character

- twice for the second character

- 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

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 the

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

right

soft key.

Sending an SMS message

1. In Idle mode, press the

2. Enter the message text.

3. Press the

•

4. Press the

Options

Add media

: add sounds, images, or animated images.

Add emoticon

Preset messages

Options

5. Select an empty location.

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

7. Press the

Send

soft key to send the message.

left

soft key.

soft key and add items using the following options:

: add emoticons.

: add text templates.

soft key and select

Send

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

Network services

Voice record Perform basic arithmetic functions. Menu >

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

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

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

Menu > Call log > Delete all

View the duration of recent calls you have dialed and received. Also reset the time counter.

Menu > Call log > Call time

View the cost of your calls. Menu

> Call log > Call costs

Access network services offered by your service provider.

Menu > Network

Applications > Voice records

Feature Description Select

Use the SIM service

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

Menu > Applications > SIM-AT

Select ringtone and volume

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

Menu > Sound > Incoming calls

Select a message tone

Power on/ off tone

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

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

Menu > Sound > Messages

Menu > Sound > Power on/off

Connection tone

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

Menu > Sound > Connection tone

Select key tone and volume

Minute minder Set the phone to beep every minute

Select a tone which the phone sounds when you press a key or adjust the key tone volume.

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

Menu > Sound > Keypad tone

Menu > Sound > Minute minder

Feature Description Select

Silent mode Set how the phone acts to alert you to

a specific event while in Silent mode.

Menu > Sound > Silent mode

Alerts on call Set the phone to alert you when you

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

Send SMS messages

Create and send messages to other mobile phones.

Menu > Sound > Alerts on call

Menu > Messages > Text messages > Create

Read SMS messages

Read received or sent messages. Menu > Messages

> Text messages > Inbox or Outbox

Emoticon templates

Preset templates of frequently used emoticons.

Menu > Messages > Text messages > Emoticon templates

Delete messages

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

Menu > Messages > Text messages > Delete all

Push messages Change the settings for the service,

and access or delete push messages.

Menu > Messages > Push messages

Feature Description Select

Security Protect the phone against unauthorised

use.

Menu > Phone settings > Security

Mobile tracker Track your phone when it is stolen or

lost. When someone tries to use your phone with other SIM card, the phone will automatically send the preset

Menu > Phone settings > Security

> Mobile tracker tracking message to your family or friends.

Auto redial Set the phone to make up to ten

attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call.

Anykey answer Answer an incoming call by pressing

any key, except for the

Reject

soft key

and .

Auto keypad lock

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

> Phone settings

> Auto redial

> Phone settings

> Anykey answer

> Phone settings

> Auto keypad

lock

Reset the phone

Reset the phone to the factory default settings.

> Phone settings

> Reset settings

Feature Description Select

Message templates

Preset templates of frequently used messages.

Menu > Messages > Preset messages

Voic email Access your voicemail server and listen

to messages on the network.

Broadcast messages

Messaging options

Change settings for the service and access broadcast messages.

Set options for using messaging services.

SOS message Activate the SOS message feature.

Enter recipients and select the repeat

Menu > Messages > Voice mail

Menu > Messages > Broadcast

Menu > Messages > Settings

Menu > Messages > SOS messages

mode.

Message memory status

Check memory information for messages.

Menu > Messages > Memory status

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

> WWW services

Access media files

Access sounds or images in your phone’s memory.

Menu > Fun box > Media box > Downloaded images or Sounds

Delete all media files

Delete sounds and images in each media box.

Menu > Fun box > Media box > Delete all

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.

Feature Description Select

Funbox memory status

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

Menu > Fun box > Media box > Memory status

Time and date Set the current time and date manually

and set your local time zone.

Alarm Set an alarm to sound at a specific

time.

Converter Do conversions such as length and

temperature.

Camera Take photos in various modes, and

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

Menu > Planner > Clock

Menu > Planner > Alarm

Menu > Planner > Converter

Menu > Camera

Find a contact Search for contacts in Phonebook. Phonebook

> Find name

Create an FDN list

Create a list of contacts to be used in FDN (Fixed Dialing Number) mode, in

Phonebook

> FDN list which the phone allows outgoing calls only to the specified phone numbers.

Add a new contact

Add a new contact to Phonebook. Phonebook

> Add entry

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 unauthorised 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

Speed dial Assign speed dial numbers (2 to 8) for

seven of your most frequently dialed

Phonebook > Speed-dial list

numbers.

Check your own phone

Check your phone numbers or assign a name to them.

Phonebook > Own number

numbers

Manage contacts

Copy all contacts on the SIM card to the phone’s memory, delete all

Phonebook

> Management Phonebook contacts. You can also check memory information for Phonebook contacts.

SDN (Service Dialling

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

Phonebook

> SDN

Numbers)

Display settings

Change settings for the display and backlight.

> Phone settings

> Display

Greeting message

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

> Phone settings

> Greeting

message

Language selection

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

> Phone settings

> Language

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 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government. 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 FCC is 1.6

. The highest SAR values for this model phone were Head: 1.23 W/kg,

W/kg Body-worn: 1.06 W/kg.

In the U.S. and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/ kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements.

Health and safety information

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals

Health and safety information

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 recommended by the FCC is 1.6W/kg.

SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest

1. In the U.S. and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements.

certified power level in all tested frequency bands.

Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is

because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output of the phone.

Before a new model phone is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and

locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC for each model. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement.

The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID printed in the label on the phone.

For body operation

For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved accessory designated for this product or when used with and accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum from the body.

The minimum distance for this model phone is written in the FCC certification information from the body. None compliance with the above conditions may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.

For more Information concerning exposure to radio frequency signals, see the following websites:

Health and safety information

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) http://www.fcc.gov

Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA): http://www.wow-com.com

U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA) http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer

World Health Organization (WHO) http://www.who.int/peh-emf/en

Precautions when using batteries

• Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way.

• Use the battery only for its intended purpose.

• If you use the phone near the network’s base station, it uses less power; talk and standby time are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and the parameters set by the network operator.

• Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge, the type of battery and the charger used. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will gradually wear out. When the operation time (talk time and standby time) is noticeably

shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new battery.

• If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time.

• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.

• Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or warming first.

• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or

winter conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery at room temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work, even when the battery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly affected by temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F).

• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin, clip or pen) causes a direct connection between the + and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery), for example when you carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the object causing the short-circuiting.

Health and safety information

• Dispose used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose batteries in a fire.

Road safety

Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.

When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the following tips:

• Get to know your wireless phone and its features, such as speed dial and redial. If available, these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road.

• When available, use a hands-free device. If possible, add an extra layer of convenience and safety to your wireless phone with one of the many hands-free accessories available today.

• Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless phone without removing your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you.

• Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice, and even heavy traffic can be hazardous.

• Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. Jotting down a To Do list or flipping through your Address Book takes your attention away from your primary responsibility, driving safely.

• Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you need to make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.

• Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Make the people with whom you are talking aware that you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road.

• Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial the emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies. Remember, it is a free call on your wireless phone!

• Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. If you see a car accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call the emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.

Health and safety information

• If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured, or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or any other special nonemergency wireless number.

Operating environment

Remember to follow 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.

When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.

As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position (held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder).

Electronic devices

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives.

Pacemakers

Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

Persons with pacemakers:

• should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on.

• should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.

• should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize potential interference.

If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your phone immediately.

Hearing aids

Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.

Other medical devices

If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Switch off your phone in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

Health and safety information

Vehicles

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.

Posted facilities

Switch off your phone in any facility where posted notices require you to do so.

Potentially explosive environments

Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such

areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refueling point (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress.

Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. They include the areas below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.

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