Samsung SGHL168 Users Manual

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

not match your phone exactly.

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

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

Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA

English. 11/2007. Rev. 1.0

SGH-L168

user manual

using this

manual

This user manual has been specially designed to

guide you through the functions and features of your

mobile phone. To get started quickly,

refer to “introducing your mobile phone,”

“assembling and preparing your mobile phone,”

and “using basic functions.”

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: X p.12 (represents “see page 12”)

→

[ ]

Followed by

menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Press <Menu> → Messages → Create new message (represents Menu, followed by

Messages, followed by Create new message).

Square brackets

example: [ ] (represents the Camera key).

—the order of options or

—phone keys; for

Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners:

• Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide—Bluetooth QD ID:

B0XXXXX.

• Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.

• Picsel™ and Picsel Viewer™ are trademarks of Picsel Technologies, Inc.

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< >

Angled brackets

different functions at each screen; for example: <OK> (represents the OK softkey).

—softkeys that control

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safety and usage information 2

Safety warnings ..........................................2

contents

Safety precautions ......................................4

Important usage information .......................7

introducing your mobile phone 9

Unpack .......................................................9

Phone layout .............................................10

Keys .........................................................11

Display ......................................................12

Icons .........................................................12

assembling and preparing your mobile phone 14

Install the SIM card and battery .................14

Charge the battery ....................................16

Insert a memory card (optional) ................. 17

using basic functions 18

Turn your phone on and off .......................18

Access menus ..........................................18

Customise your phone ..............................19

Use basic call functions ............................ 20

Send and view messages ......................... 21

Add and find contacts ...............................24

Use basic camera functions ......................25

Listen to music .........................................26

Browse the web ........................................ 27

using advanced functions 29

Use advanced call functions ..................... 29

Use advanced Phonebook functions ........ 31

Use advanced messaging functions .......... 32

Use advanced music functions .................33

using tools and applications 35

Use China Mobile services ........................35

Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............ 37

Create and send an SOS message ...........38

Activate mobile tracker .............................39

Record and play voice memos .................. 40

Edit images ...............................................40

Use Java-powered games and

applications .............................................. 42

Create and view world clocks ................... 43

Set and use alarms ...................................44

Create a timetable .................................... 45

Use the calculator .....................................46

Convert currencies or measurements ....... 46

Set a countdown timer .............................46

Use the stopwatch .................................... 47

Look up words in a dictionary ...................47

Create a new task .....................................47

Create a text memo ..................................48

Manage your calendar ..............................48

overview of menu functions a

troubleshooting c

index f

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safety and

usage

information

Safety warnings

Keep your phone away from small children and pets

Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed.

Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak

performance of your mobile phone.

Protect your hearing

Listening to a headset at high volumes can damage your hearing. Use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music.

Install mobile phones and equipment with caution

Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid placing your phone and accessories near or in an air bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless equipment can cause serious injury when air bags inflate rapidly.

Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care

• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone.

• Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulations when disposing used batteries.

• Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.

• Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating.

Avoid interference with pacemakers

Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by manufacturers and the independent research group, Wireless Technology Research. If you have any reason to suspect that your phone is interfering with a pacemaker or other medical device, turn off the phone immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.

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Turn off the phone in potentially explosive environments

Do not use your phone at refuelling points (service stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your phone whenever directed by warning signs or

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instructions. Your phone could cause explosions or fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and transfer areas or blasting areas. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone, its parts, or accessories.

Reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries

When sending text messages or playing games on your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip, press the buttons lightly, use special features that reduce the number of buttons you have to press (such as templates and predictive text), and take frequent breaks.

Safety precautions

Drive safely at all times

Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones while driving. Use hands-free accessories to increase your safety when possible.

Follow all safety warnings and regulations

Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in a certain area.

Use only Samsung-approved accessories

Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury.

Turn off the phone near medical equipment

Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel.

Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in an aircraft

Your phone can cause interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off your phone or switch to a mode that disables the wireless functions when directed by airline personnel.

Protect batteries and chargers from damage

• Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/ 115° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries.

• Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and - terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage.

• Never use a damaged charger or battery.

Handle your phone carefully and sensibly

• Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can cause serious damage. Do not handle your phone with wet hands. Water damage to your phone can void your manufacturer’s warranty.

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• Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty areas to prevent damage to moving parts.

• Your phone is a complex electronic device— protect it from impacts and rough handling to avoid serious damage.

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• Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation.

• Avoid using the phone’s camera flash or light close to the eyes of children or animals.

• Your phone and memory cards may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time.

Avoid interference with other electronic devices

Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience.

Important usage information

Use your phone in the normal position

Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna.

Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone

Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phone and will void your warranty.

Ensure maximum battery and charger life

• Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as overcharging may shorten battery life.

• Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before use.

• Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.

• Use batteries only for their intended purpose.

Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care

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

• Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and electrical noise from other devices.

• Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life span of memory cards.

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

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Ensure access to emergency services

Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services

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personnel.

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information

Your phone conforms to European Union (EU) standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and telecommunications equipment. These standards prevent the sale of mobile phones that exceed a maximum exposure level (known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 watts per kilogram of body tissue.

introducing your

mobile phone

In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s

layout, keys, display, and icons.

Unpack

Check your product box for the following items:

• Mobile phone

• Battery

• Travel adapter (charger)

•User manual

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

You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

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

introducing your mobile phone

Phone layout

The front of your phone includes the following keys and features:

introducing your mobile phone

4-way

navigation key

Music player key

Multifunction jack

Left softkey

Dial key

Special

function keys

Earpiece

Display Web access/

Confirm key Right softkey Power key

Alphanumeric keys

Mouthpiece

The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features:

Camera lens

Volume key

Camera key

Battery cover

You can lock the keys to prevent any unwanted phone operations. To lock, press and hold [ ]. To unlock these keys, press <

Unlock> →

<OK>.

Keys

Key Function

Softkeys

Navigation

Web access/ Confirm

Dial

Power

Perform actions indicated at the bottom of the display

In Idle mode, access user-defined menus; In Menu mode, scroll through menu options

In Idle mode, launch the web browser; In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm an input

Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers

Switch the phone on and off (press and hold); End a call; In Idle mode, open the KUAIXUN previewer; In Menu mode, cancel input and return to Idle mode.

Key Function

Alphanumeric

Special function

Music

Volu me

Camera

Enter numbers, letters and special characters; In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to access voice mails and [0] to enter an international call prefix

Enter special characters or perform special functions; In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] for Silent profile; In the dialling screen, press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers

In Idle mode, access the music player.

Adjust the phone’s volume

In Idle mode, turn on the camera; In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video

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Display

Your phone’s display consists of three areas:

Icon line

introducing your mobile phone

Menu Search

Displays various icons

Text and graphic area

Displays messages, instructions, and information you enter

Softkey line

Displays the current actions assigned to each softkey

Icons

Learn about the icons that appear on your display.

Icon Definition

Signal strength

GPRS network connected

Icon Definition

GPRS network connecting

Transferring data via GPRS network

EDGE network connected

EDGE network connecting

Transferring data via EDGE network

Call in progress

No service available

SOS message feature activated

Memory card inserted

Alarm activated

Browsing Internet

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

Icon Definition

Call diverting activated

In Home Zone service area

In Office Zone service area

Bluetooth activated

Bluetooth hands-free kit or headset connected

Normal profile activated

Silent profile activated

Driving profile activated

Meeting profile activated

Outdoor profile activated

Offline profile activated

Icon Definition

User created profile activated

Whisper mode activated (during a call)

Mute mode activated (during a call)

New text message (SMS)

New multimedia message (MMS)

New email message

New voice mail message

FM radio on

Battery power level

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assembling and

preparing your

mobile phone

Install the SIM card and battery

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

To install the SIM card and battery,

1. Remove the battery cover.

Get started by assembling and setting up your

mobile phone for its first use.

If the phone is on, press and hold key

to turn it off.

the Power

2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery.

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Place the card in the phone with the goldcoloured contacts facing down.

4. Replace the battery cover.

Charge the battery

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

1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the

assembling and preparing your mobile phone

side of the phone.

2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the jack.

With the triangle facing

the front of your phone

Improperly connecting the adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty.

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

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

5. Unplug the adapter from the phone.

6. Close the cover to the multifunction jack.

About the low battery indicator

When your battery is low, the phone will emit a warning tone and 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.

Insert a memory card (optional)

To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your phone accepts microSDTM memory cards.

1. Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of the phone.

2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing the front of the phone.

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3. Push the card in the slot until it locks in place.

To remove the memory card, push it gently until it disengages from the phone, and then pull the card out of the slot.

using basic

functions

Learn how to perform basic operations and use the

main features of your mobile phone.

Turn your phone on and off

To turn your phone on,

1. Press and hold the Power key.

2. Enter your PIN and press <OK> (if necessary).

To turn your phone off, press and hold the Power key.

Access menus

To access your phone’s menus,

1. Press a softkey for the menu you want.

2. Use the navigation key to scroll to a menu or option.

3. Press <Select>, <OK>, or [ ] to confirm the highlighted option.

4. Press <Back> to move up one level; Press the

Power key to return to Idle mode.

Customise your phone

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

Adjust the volume of the key tones

In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down to adjust the key tone volume.

Switch to or from Silent profile

In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to silence or unsilence your phone.

Change your ringtone

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Phone settings → Phone profiles.

2. Scroll to a profile.

3. Press <Options> → Edit → Ringtone.

4. Scroll left or right to select a ringtone category → a ringtone.

5. Press <Options> → Save.

Select a wallpaper (Idle mode)

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Display settings → Home screen.

2. Select Wallpaper → an image category → an image.

3. Press <Save>.

Select a skin colour (Menu mode)

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Display settings → Main menu style → Menu style.

2. Select a colour pattern.

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