Your consumer package Your consumer package contains the following items: • Samsung SCH-N370 phone with hand strap • Samsung Extended Li-Ion battery • Samsung travel adaptor • User guide 17
Front view of the SCH-N370 LED Antenna Headset/Earbud connector Speaker Display screen Menu key Navigation key OK key End key Clear key Send key Keypad Microphone Adapter Outlet 18
Getting to know your phone Antenna The antenna is a device for transmitting and receiving signals. The shape and size of the antenna is determined, in part, by the frequency of the signals that they receive. An antenna makes the call sound clearer when it is fully extended. Use only in the normal position and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is active. Backlight features Your keypad has backlighting for easy visibility.
• The lower area of the LCD displays in-use information, for example, the calling party’s name and number, the call timer, Mute and Call Waiting, menus, sub menus, etc. End (power on/off) key This key is utilized in several ways: • Press and hold to turn on your phone. • Press and hold to turn off your phone. • Press once to disconnect a call, return to standby mode, or cancel any input. Headset connector This is where the optional hands-free headset is connected.
OK/Message key The key stores information that you enter, and also acts as an “OK” button when pressed. When in standby mode, functions as a Mail Kit menu access key to send messages and review received messages. Speaker The speaker is for listening to voice conversations. Send key The key performs several useful functions: • Press once to answer calls. • Enter a number and press • Press once to connect a call. twice in standby mode to redial the last outgoing number.
Adaptor outlet Use the adaptor outlet to connect your phone to a wireless data device or a hands-free car kit (both sold separately). The adaptor outlet is located at the bottom of the phone. • To charge your battery, plug the travel adaptor that is supplied with your phone into a wall outlet. • Using your thumb and first finger, gently squeeze the two buttons located on either side of the other end of the travel adaptor and insert the adaptor into your phone’s outlet.
Getting Started Getting service You must contact your service provider and follow their instructions for obtaining service for your phone. We suggest that you read this user guide to fully understand the services that your phone supports. Turning your phone on When you are ready to turn your phone on, fully extend the antenna for the clearest reception. Press . Continue to hold this key down for more than one second to power the phone on: Note: Your phone has a built-in antenna.
Several ways to answer a call When you receive a call, the phone will ring and the phone icon displays on your screen. If the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone number, (or name if pre-stored in your Phone Book) displays. If the caller cannot be identified, only the phone icon and “Call from Unavailable No” is displayed. For further information see “Answer mode” on page 97. There are several ways to answer an incoming call. • Press . • Press any key. • Set the Auto Answer feature.
List of main and sub menus This list displays the main menu structure and mail kit features. It shows the individual sub menus and features assigned to each main menu option.
5:Language 6:Set Time 7:Auto Hyphen 8:Version 9:Menu Style English/French On/Off Horizontal/Vertical 7:Voice Dial 1:Record 2:Review 3:Erase All 4:Set Active Only/Earphone 8:Games 1:Flying Tight 2:Run for Money 3:Racing 9:Set Up 1:Auto Retry 2:Auto Answer 3:Answer Mode 4:Tone Length 5:Set NAM 6:Set System 7:Data/Fax 8:Whisper Mode 0:Key Guard off/every 10 seconds/every 30 seconds/every 60 seconds off/after 1 sec/after 3 sec/after/5 sec By any key/By send key Long/normal NAM 1/NAM 2 Automatic/Home only/A
6:All Messages 8:Msg Setup 1:General 1:Scroll Timer 1/2/3/4/5 seconds/Off 2:Msg. Reminder Every 2 min/Off/Once 3:MessageVolume 4:Ringer Type 1:Voice Mail 2:Page 3:Text 4:Browser Msg. 5: Voice Mail# 2:New Message 1:Callback # 2:Save Message Auto Save/Prompt Save/Do Not Save 3:Entry Method T9/Alphabet 4:Delivery Ack On/Off 5:Canned Msg.
Accessing menus using the navigation key Menu options are numbered but can also be accessed by using the navigation key. Press the on the arrow in the direction which you wish to go. Press right to go to the right, press down to go forward, press left to go left, and press up to go backwards through the menu options. When your objective is reached, press to save or activate. Returning to the previous menu When using the navigation key you can return to the previous menu at anytime.
Your phone’s modes Answer mode With this option activated, your phone will allow you to select a specific mode when you receive an incoming call. For further information see “Several ways to answer a call” on page 24. Digital mode Some of your phones features work only in digital service areas, the icon indicates that your phone is operating in digital mode. If the digital icon is absent, your phone is operating in analog mode.
Silent mode The “Silent Mode” feature allows you to instantaneously silence the ringer when in standby mode. • With the phone in standby mode, press and hold for 2 seconds. “Entering Silent Mode” displays briefly. (The silent mode icon displays on the standby screen.) • To exit from “Silent Mode” press and hold for 2 seconds. The screen prompt “Exit Silent Mode” displays, and your phone automatically reactivates the previous ringer volume setting. (The silent mode icon is removed from the standby screen.
Talk mode You can place and answer calls only when your phone is turned on. When you are on a call your phone is in Talk mode. Pressing will display a list of the In-Use menu options. Whisper mode With this feature you can have semi-private conversations. You don’t have to speak loudly. When this feature is active you can actually whisper during any conversion. To activate whisper mode: 1. Press . 2. Use the navigation key to highlight yes or no. Vibrate mode In standby mode 1.
The top line of the display screen Display indicators (or icons) appear across the top of your phone’s display screen. The signal strength and battery strength icons will always appear, but other icons display based upon your phone’s operating mode. Note: The Date, Day, and Time shown in the display illustration may not reflect the order in which it appears on your phone. . Signal strength: This icon always appears when your phone is on. It shows your current signal strength.
Roaming: This icon displays when your phone is outside your service provider’s area and your phone is receiving service from another carrier’s network. If you are: • In your home service area, this indicator will not display. •In a preferred analog or digital networking area (where your service provider has a roaming agreement in place), this indicator will be on, but not flashing. •In an analog or digital area that is not covered by your phone’s own service provider, this indicator will be on.
Other phone icons Duplicate: E-mail: This icon indicates that a duplicate message was sent. This icon represents an e-mail address. Fax: This icon represents a fax number. Filed Message: This icon displays if a message is filed. Home: This icon indicates represents an individual’s home number. Message: Icon displays when outgoing messages are transmitted. Message read: This icon displays when you have read a message.
Installing the battery The battery attaches to the phone very easily: 1. Gently place the bottom end of the battery into the provided slots on the underside of the phone. 2. Press the top end of the battery down(The top end of the battery displays the word Samsung in raised letters.) until you hear it click into place. Removing the battery To remove the battery from your phone: 1. Turn the phone off (by pressing and holding animation begins.) until the closing 2.
When the phone has finished charging it can be disconnected. Low battery indicator You can tell whether or not your battery needs to be recharged by checking the battery indicator (this icon is located in the upper-right corner of the display screen). The presence of all three bars indicate a full charge. No bars (the battery icon is empty) means your battery must be charged.
Caring for the battery Protecting your battery The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. • • • • • • • • • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and adaptors. These adaptors are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or adaptors could void your warranty and may cause damage. In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32º F to 113º F (0º C to 45º C).
Using the travel adaptor The travel adaptor allows you to charge your phone’s battery from any 110 volt AC standard wall outlet. Also, using the travel adaptor allows you to make a phone call while the battery is charging. The travel adaptor will fully charge an “empty” standard battery in approximately 4 hours, and an “empty” extended battery in about 6 hours. Follow these steps: 1.
Calls Outgoing To place a call press to power on your phone. The phone first shows an animated sequence and the icons discussed earlier display, this indicates your phone is on. (No dial tone will be heard). This is called standby mode. 1. Enter the phone number you wish to call (up to 32 digits), by pressing the numeric keys. The phone numbers display from left to right. 2. Press • A record of the last 10 calls made is stored to the “Outgoing” call log list.
Missed Your phone keeps a list of calls that you did not answer when the phone was active and service available. The phone indicates a missed call by displaying a text notification on the screen. Additionally, if caller information is available, a Missed call entry is created, and the screen displays the phone number of the most recent missed call. Your phone has two convenient options for when you have missed a call: • Press to call the displayed number.
Reviewing outgoing, incoming, or missed calls When a call log is displayed, press the number associated with the call log to be connected. 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press 3. to display the main menu. for Calls. •Press the number associated with the call log to select an option: •Press for Outgoing calls. •Press for Incoming calls. •Press for Missed calls. When that call log option displays, press up or down to locate the call information you require.
Each entry, or call log contains the name and/or (if available), phone number and a time/date stamp. In addition to the Incoming, Outgoing, and Missed call directories, your phone maintains an air time log. For further information see “Air time” on page 43. Viewing call logs during a conversation 1. Press to display the In-Use menu. 2. Press for Calls. 3. Press 4. to highlight an option.
To activate call block: 1. Press 2. Enter the phone number and press Note: To block your number permanently, contact your service provider. Three way calling To place a three way call: 1. Call the first party, and press . When connected, ask them to remain on the line, press and they will be placed on hold. 2. Call the second phone number, and press 3. When the second party answers, press connected. .
Last call Last call allows you to review the amount of time spent on the last call you made. 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for Calls. 3. Press for Air Time. 4. Press displays. for Last Call. The amount of time spent on your last call 5. Press to return to the previous display screen. Total Total air time is the cumulative amount of time the phone has been used since the total air time was last erased. Air time for all incoming and outgoing calls is saved here.
1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for Calls. 3. Press for Air Time. 4. Press for LifeTime. The screen displays the total number of calls made from this phone, and the total amount of air time used since this phone was set-up. This information cannot be erased. 5. Press to return to the previous display screen. Erase total If you choose the Erase Total option, the counter for all air times with the exception of LifeTime, will be set to “zero”.
Phone Book Your phone permits you to store up to 500 numbers and names in the Phone Book. Each entry can have up to 7 associated phone numbers and one e-mail address. Each entry can contain up to 32 digits including hard pauses, with an associated name of up to 12 characters. (Name entry is optional) Stored phone numbers can be placed into one of seven categories - Speed dial, Home, Office, Mobile, Pager, Fax and No label. You can even specify the memory location of your choice for each entry.
• Category: A “category” label is associated with each phone number. For example: Speed Dial, Home, Mobile, Office, Pager, Fax, and No Label. • Relation: A “relationship” label is associated with a group associated • to a number. For example: No Group, Friend, Family, Colleague and VIP. Ringtype: This field allows you to set a distinctive ring type for the entry. With the phone in standby mode: 1. Press 2. Press for Phone Book. Press for Add Entry. The Phone Book display screen prompts 3.
Adding a name To add a name to the Phone Book: 1. At the Phone Book (information) screen, press Name. 2. Press 3. Press to save and display the information in the Name field on the Phone Book (information) screen. 4. Press to highlight , the Enter name screen displays. Enter a name. again to save your entry. Setting secret This feature allows you to keep certain numbers in your Phone Book confidential so that others cannot access them. 1.
3. 4. •No Group •Friend •Family •Colleague •VIP Highlight an option and press to save and display the information in the Relation field on the Phone Book (information) screen. Press again to save your entry. Editing phone book numbers Once stored in the Phone Book, an entry can be changed quite easily. To change a Phone Book entry: 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Find Entry. The Phone Book displays. 4.
Adding and changing a ring type To set a distinctive ring type to a Phone Book entry: 1. At the Phone Book (information) screen press RingType. 2. Press , the RingType screen displays. Use the navigation key to highlight an option. The options show: Inactive, 5 monotone ringers, and 15 melodies. 3. Press to save and display the information in the RingType field on the Phone Book (Information) screen.
Overwriting existing name and number information You can overwrite existing information using separate actions in both the name and number fields. Follow these instructions: 1. arrow At the Phone Book (information) screen, press the repeatedly to locate and highlight an existing name or number field that needs the information changed. When highlighted, press . 2. The name or number will be displayed. To overwrite, hold down until you clear the existing name or number. Enter new information. 3.
• • • • • 7. Edit: Permits editing of the phone number, name, entry number, category, secret number, relation and ring type. Prepend: Allows you to prepend a number to either a feature code or area code before calling. Erase: Erases the number. Name Ring: Permits you to select a unique tone to identify an incoming caller. E-mail addr: Permits you to add an E-mail address. Pressing returns you to the previous screen. Find entry This option allows you to find a stored entry by location number. 1.
Relation search This option allows you to find a stored entry in a related group. 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for the Phone Book. 3. Press for Relation. 4. Press left or right to review the Relation groups displayed at the bottom of the screen and see associated names mid screen. 5. Press 6. Press to select the entry from the group. The entry information is displayed with the phone number highlighted. down to highlight a specific entry.
5. •after 5 sec Press to save. 6. Pressing returns you to the previous screen. Adding an e-mail address Use this method to add a new e-mail address to an entry in the Phone Book. 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press 3. Press for Add E-mail. The Phone Book screen displays the highlighted words New Entry? 4. Press 5. The E-mail Addr blank screen displays together with MENU:Options. for Phone Book. .
Editing an existing e-mail address Use this method to edit an existing e-mail address. 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Find Entry. The Phone Book displays. 4. Press to highlight the entry and press 5. Press , and select the Edit option. The Phone Book (information) screen displays. Edit the existing E-mail address using the methods described under “Adding an e-mail address” on page 54 6. Press . to save.
Adding an e-mail address to an existing phone book entry You can add an E-mail address to an existing entry in the Phone Book, your phone can then send a message via the network service provider to the e-mail address. 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press 3. Press for Add E-mail. The Phone Book (information) screen displays with the entries found under Find Entry. 4. Press to highlight the name requiring the E-mail address. 5. Press to open. The E-mail addr entry screen displays. 6.
Adding pauses When you call automated systems (like banking services), you are often required to enter a password or account number. Instead of manually entering the numbers each time, you can store the numbers in your Phone Book separated by special characters called pauses. • P pause: A hard pause stops the calling sequence. • T pause: A 2 second pause stops the calling sequence for 2 seconds and then automatically sends the remaining digits. • Hyphen: Places a hyphen between characters.
Storing pauses in a phone book entry To store a number in your Phone Book that contains pauses. 1. Enter the phone number you want to store (such as the bank’s teleservice phone number). 2. Press . The pause menu options display. 3. Press to highlight one of the three pause menu options offered. 4. Press to select an option. 5. 58 •“P” Pause: The letter “P” displays within the number, meaning that a hard pause will occur at that point in the calling sequence.
Pause dialing from a stored entry To pause dial from the Phone Book: 1. If you stored the number using (2 second) “T” pause(s) , simply call the number from the Phone Book. 2. If you stored the number using (hard) “P” pause(s), call the number from the Phone Book and wait for the appropriate prompt from the number you are calling (credit card number, bank account number, etc.). Manual pause calling To manually call a number with pause(s) without storing to the Phone Book.
Prepending a phone number The Prepend option permits you to add prefix numbers such as area codes and network feature activation codes to phone numbers that are already stored in your Phone Book or call log. To Prepend a stored phone number: 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Find Name, or for Find Entry. Note: Find Name searches the Phone Book entries alphabetically, and Find Entry searches the Phone Book entries numerically. 4. Press .
6. 7. •Edit •Prepend •Erase •Name Ring •E-mail addr. . The phone Press to highlight the Erase option. Press prompts Yes or No. Press to your option of choice. Press to confirm (Yes) and erase the Phone Book entry, or press to cancel (No) the Erase command and return to the Phone Book. Erasing your phone book You can erase all the numbers stored in your Phone Book. This is useful if you want to give your phone to a friend or family member, or if you need to erase all of your phone numbers. 1.
Note: If the Caller ID information is unavailable for an incoming call then the Name Ringer option will also be unavailable. 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. (Find the entry to which you wish to add a Name Ringer, using one of the search methods described under “Find name” on page 51, or “Find entry” on page 52.) 3. Press to highlight the entry to which you wish to add a Name Ringer. 4. Press . 5. Press . 6. Press 7. Press 8.
10. Press for options. . The Phone 11. Press to highlight Speed dial, and press Book screen displays with the wording Entry: 000 highlighted. 12. Use the keypad to enter the associated Speed dial number. 13. Press . If you have previously set a speed dial number for this name or entry an “Overwrite?” prompt will be displayed. Use the arrows to choose “Yes” or “No”, press to continue, following the prompts, or press to cancel and return to the previous screen.
Storing phone numbers from call logs Use this method to store a phone number from the call logs. 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for Calls. 3. Press for Outgoing, or 4. Highlight the number that you wish to store to the Phone Book and press . 5. Press for menu options, navigate to highlight Save. 6. Press to store the phone number to the Phone Book. for Incoming call activity.
Two-touch dialing Memory locations 010 through 099 are special Two-Touch locations. For example, for location number 013, press and hold down until the name and number are displayed and called. To dial the number 100, Three Touch dialing is required. Three-touch dialing Memory locations 100 through 500 are three-Touch locations. For example, for location number 113, press until the name and number are displayed and called. To dial the number 100, Three Touch dialing is required.
Web/Minibrowser Your phone comes equipped with Wireless Web Internet access through a MiniBrowser. The MiniBrowser displays immediate information through your phone. You can view specially designed versions of popular sites which include sports, weather, news, stock quotes, etc. Browsing the Web through your phone is not the same as using your PC since site providers have only selected certain aspects of the available sites to present to the wireless phone users and have removed most graphics.
Launching the minibrowser Note: The first time you use the MiniBrowser, you will be prompted to go through a security setup process that takes approximately three to five minutes. Note: When the security key is initially sent to the carrier, a unique value is created. If the phone is reset for any reason, you must contact the carrier to reset the security key. The original key is no longer valid and will not allow the MiniBrowser to operate. To launch the MiniBrowser. 1.
Exiting the web/minibrowser Press to exit the Web. If the “Prompt to end” or “Prompt both” option is selected in the MiniBrowser setup ( ), a prompt asking if you want to end the MiniBrowser call is displayed. The minibrowser start and end prompts Your phone can be set to view a prompt each time you start or end a MiniBrowser session. You have the option to change this default prompt setting. The default setting may differ as it is based upon the carrier’s requirement. To change the settings: 1.
Navigating the web When you use the MiniBrowser, some of the keys on your keypad will operate differently than during a normal phone call. These keys are explained in “How the minibrowser works” on page 69. The MiniBrowser presents on-screen items in any of the following ways: • • • • Text or numeric input. Links (embedded in content). Numbered options (some options may not be numbered) Simple text You can act on the options or links by using the soft keys.
CLR: This key performs two functions: • It is used as a browser back-up key. Pressing it once backs you up one page. Pressing and holding it down backs you up to the carrier’s Home Page. • It also clears entered text or numbers. When entering numbers or text, press it to clear the last number, letter, or symbol. Press and hold it down to completely clear the input field. Asterisk / Shift: Press this key before entering text to create upper case characters.
Using links Links have several purposes, including jumping to a different page, jumping to a different site or even initiating a phone call from some sites. Links are shown inside of brackets ( [ ] ), and you can normally use the left soft key to select a link when it is highlighted.
Scheduler Information features Information features allow you to add events in a calendar format that can be viewed, and if so required alert you to these same events. How to access information features 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for Scheduler. 3. Press to highlight an option. The available options are: 4. •Today •View Month •Jump To Date •To Do List •Count Down •World Time •Calculator •Alarm Press to open that option.
How to schedule an event 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for Scheduler. 3. Press for Today, the New Event screen displays. 4. Press to view the following options. 5. •T9 Word •ABC •Symbol •123 Press to highlight an option. 6. Press to select that option. Note: Press and hold to navigate between text entry modes and numeric icons, making it easier to enter information in the correct format. 7. Enter the event. (Up to 32 characters can be entered.) 8.
3. •Add New: Allows you to add an event. •Edit: Allows you to edit an event. •Erase: Allows you to erase an event. •Erase all: Allows you to erase all scheduled events. Press to select the option of choice, and complete the exercise by following the prompts. View month View Month allows you to view in calendar format the current month, a past month or a future month. In View Month, the current date is highlighted on the calendar. Days with scheduled events are underlined. How to view an event 1.
Using jump to date 1. In standby mode, press for the menu and Scheduler. Press for Jump To Date. Complete the exercise by using steps 4 through 9 as indicated in “How to schedule an event” on page 73. To do list The To Do List allows you to compile a list of items to be completed. Your phone can store, prioritize and manage twenty To Do List items. Creating a to do list item 1. In standby mode, press for the menu and Scheduler. Press for To Do List. An Add To Do screen displays.
Down. Enter a name for your new Count Down timer. Press to complete. 2. Enter the date and time you want to “Count Down” to. For example: if today’s date is April 1, 2001 and you wish to know how many months, days, and hours remain before 7:00 P.M. February 14th 2002, enter the time 07:00 P.M. and the date 02/14/2002. 3. Press to store the Count Down timer. How to view, edit, add or erase a count down timer 1. In standby mode, press for the menu and Scheduler. Press for Count Down.
Checking current time world wide 1. In standby mode, press for the menu and Scheduler. Press for World Time. The screen displays a world map. The city, country, time and date are indicated by a longitude indicator. You can navigate up/down, left/right to reach the city and time you need.
4. Use the keypad to enter the second number into your calculator. 5. Press to perform the calculation and view the result, or continue to calculate with the same operator, or change the operator and continue. Every time you change the operator, the previous calculation is performed and the result is displayed as the bottom number on the display screen. 6. Press to perform the calculation and view the result.
8. Should you wish to terminate the alarm follow steps 1 through 3 and press for Release. Press to save, or press to return to the previous alarm options menu. Note: Once an alarm is set, an alarm clock icon displays on the screen in standby mode. When the alarm is turned off the alarm clock icon is removed. Note: To change the alarm time, or turn the alarm off, repeat steps 1 through 3 above, and follow the prompts.
Sounds Ringer options Your phone provides a variety of ringer options through the Sounds menu. These options allow you to customize your ringer type and ringer volume settings in order to easily recognize a certain type of incoming call, message or scheduled event. Note: To adjust your ringer volume (for example, to quickly turn it off or to the vibrate mode before you enter a meeting, concert, etc.) see “Ringer volume” on page 80.
Note: When the lowest volume setting is reached, the phone automatically goes into vibrate mode, physically alerting you to this option. Ringer volume — Calls Refer to “Ringer volume” on page 80 for instructions on operating this option. Ringer volume — Alarm Refer to “Ringer volume” on page 80 for instructions on operating this option. Ringer type Five monotone ringer types and fifteen melody tones can be found under the ringer type option in the Sounds menu.
5. Use the to locate the 5 monotone ringer types and 15 melody tones. Each tone plays as you navigate through the options. 6. When the desired ringer type plays, press Note: You can press to save the setting. to return to the previous menu at any time. Ringer type — Data/Fax incoming To activate, view or change the ringer type for incoming data/fax calls: 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Ringer Type. 4. Press for Data/Fax In. 5.
Key beep Key Beep allows you to adjust the tone volume that the keypad generates each time you press a key. The display icon shows up to 8 levels (the loudest setting). No bars indicate that the key beep function is silenced. 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press 3. Press the 4. When the desired volume is reached, press for Sounds, then press for Key Beep. to locate the 5 volume levels Note: You can press . to save the setting. to return to the previous menu at any time.
to choose between On or Off. 5. Press the 6. When the desired setting is reached, press Note: You can press to save the setting. to return to the previous menu at any time. Alerts — Service You can set the service alert option to sound an alert when the phone goes in and out of service coverage areas. Refer to “Alerts — Minute beep” on page 83 for instructions on how to operate this option. Alerts — Connect With this option set to “On”, the phone sounds an alert when your call is connected.
Refer to “Alerts — Minute beep” on page 83 for instructions on how to operate this option. Alerts — Roam When this option is set to to “On”, the phone sounds a unique tone when you leave your “home” service area when on a call. Refer to “Alerts — Minute beep” on page 83 for instructions on how to operate this option. Voice volume This option enables you to adjust the voice volume of the earpiece while on a call. The display icon shows up to 5 levels (the loudest setting).
3. Press for Roam Ringer. 4. Press the 5. When the desired setting is reached, press to choose between On or Off. Note: You can press to save the setting. to return to the previous menu at any time. Power on/off When this option is set to on, the phone sounds an alert when the phone is either powered on, or powered off. To set the Power On/Off alert: 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Power On/Off. 4. Press the 5.
Display The following features offered under the Display menu allow you to customize your phone. • Control when, and for how long, your backlight is active. • Define a personal greeting of up to 12 characters. • Display your own phone number. • Set the language. • Set time and date manually. • Automatically hyphenate phone numbers. • View the hardware and software versions of your phone. • Display an animated image. Backlight There are several options for setting the backlight features.
Banner This option allows you to edit and personalize the banner displayed on the standby display screen. Note: Enter the personal greeting using the keypad, Press Word, ABC, symbols and 123 options respectively for T9 Note: The key will also navigate through the same options in identical order, and can be pressed for upper case characters. To change the banner: 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for Display. 3. Press for Banner. Clear the existing banner by pressing 4.
My phone # To display your phone’s number: 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for the Display. 3. Press for My Phone #. The phone’s number displays. 4. You can press to return to the previous menu at any time. Language The language option on your phone can change the language of voice prompts, menus, and key-input. To change the language: 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Display. 3. Press for Language. 4. Press to highlight the language required. 5.
4. Enter the time (using the 12 hour format) and date. Use and for P.M.. 5. When the desired setting displays, press Note: You can press for A.M. to save. to return to the previous menu at any time. Auto hyphen With the option set to “Yes”, your phone automatically hyphenates numbers. For example: 972-761-0000. To set the Auto Hyphen option: 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Display. 3. Press for Auto Hyphen. The “On” and “Off” options display. 4. Press to highlight an option. 5.
Voice dial Your phone features Voice Dial(ing). You can call up to 20 stored names simply by speaking one of the names into the microphone. Using the Voice Dialing feature requires that you first program the phone to recognize the name of the person you are calling. Note: Voice dialing entries cannot be connected to your phone book.
4. Wait for the beep and then say the name. For best results, use names with at least two syllables, or use both a first and last name. The phone stores the name as a “first” sample, and then prompts you to say the name again. 5. Respond to the prompt by repeating the name exactly as you did the first time. The phone stores the name as a “second” sample and then requests the phone number. 6. Enter the phone number using the keypad. 7. Press to save the number.
Erase all To erase all voice calling entries 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for Voice Dial. 3. Press for Erase All. 4. At the voice prompt and screen prompt, press to confirm that you wish to Erase All of the entries. A screen prompt will display when the entries have been erased. 5. Press at any time to exit without removing any voice entries.
Games Your phone’s software allows you to play the following games: • Flying Tight • Run for Money • Racing Note: Games are also available on-line by launching your minibrowser. Contact your service provider for details. Key commands Press the “up” arrow repeatedly to keep the plane/creature in the air, and to move race car forward. Press the left arrow to go left. Press the right arrow to go right Press the “down” arrow repeatedly to lower the plane or stop the race car. Press to begin the game.
Object The object of the game is to fly the plane inside a cave through a maze of obstacles for the longest possible time. Use the navigation key to control and sustain the plane’s flight path and avoid the cave’s wall. Keep your thumb on the navigation key pushing “up” repeatedly to counteract gravity that wants to pull the plane down. The display timer shows how long you have managed to beat the odds. Your life depends on how long you can avoid the creatures and objects that appear to cross your path.
and you have less than the specified number of money bags the game is over. A high score for both money and stage is recorded each time you play. Racing To play Racing: 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for Games. 3. Press for Racing. 4. Press up to begin the game. Object The object of the game is to be the first driver at the finish line. You have sixty seconds. You are the driver. As you go you must avoid other race cars and barrels along your course.
Setup The following features allow you to personalize your phone. Auto retry With this option activated, your phone automatically retries the call when a connection fails. Dependent upon your location, the number of retrys may vary. To enable Auto Retry. 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for Setup. 3. Press for Auto Retry. The Auto Retry screen displays. 4. Press to highlight an option. The options are: and every 60 seconds. off, every 10 seconds, every 30 seconds 5.
4. Use to highlight an option. The options are: By SEND key, and By any key. 5. Press 6. Pressing to save your option. returns you to the previous screen. Tone length Some older phones recognize only longer tones. Therefore you may have to change the tone length for some calls. When calling a paging system or a credit card company remember that your phone should be set in the normal mode. To change the tone length: 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for Setup. 3.
Data/fax Your phone is capable of sending and receiving digital data and fax calls when connected to a computing device (laptop, desktop, hand held, palmtop, etc.) running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows NT. Your phone functions just like a typical modem on your PC, enabling you to use wireless data involving a wide variety of Windows software applications.
Receiving a fax 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Setup. 3. Press for Data/Fax. 4. Use 5. Press to display the main menu. to highlight fax for next call. to save this option. In the Fax program on your PC set up Answer Mode. Click on “Receive” and select either Automatic Receive (recommended), or Manual Receive. Your phone is now ready to receive an incoming fax.
Sending a fax or data file When connected to a computing device, your phone allows wireless fax and data transmissions. Your computing device software initiates the call to the destination phone number. Your phone functions as a wireless modem to send the fax or data file to the number designated by your PC software. Mail Kit Mail Kit allows you to create, send, read, and save your messages. Your phone receives three kinds of messages: voicemail, text, and browser messages. To access Mail kit, press .
dependent upon the length of the messages. Messages that you send can contain a total of 160 characters. Creating SMS Text Messages to display Mail Kit. 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for New Messages. The screen displays Send To:. 3. Press to select from options. (Phone Book, T9 Word, ABC, Symbol, 123). • Phone Book allows you to search either by Find Name, Find Entry, or Relation. 4. Press to highlight an option, then press to select. 5.
• END: Allows you to cancel the message and end the session. Entering text, numbers, and/or symbols At various times when using your phone, you will need to enter text in the display screen. Some examples would be: adding an E-mail address, storing a name in the Phone Book, entering events in the Scheduler, or inputting text messages. If you want to enter text on the display screen. 1.
• Numeric: This is the number entry mode. Alphabetical text entry Alphabetical text entry characters may be entered in ABC mode, by pressing the corresponding key to the letter you wish to enter. Press the same key repeatedly to change between the characters represented by each key. To change capitalization formats while entering text, press , , and modes. to navigation between Entering numbers Numeric mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message.
For example, to enter the word “hello”, you can spell out the word by pressing only five keys, 4-3-5-5-6. T9 Text Input recognizes the most commonly used word for that numeric sequence is “hello”. If two or more words share the same numeric sequence, T9 provides the most commonly used word, with the ability to navigate to the next most commonly used word by pressing . Press repeatedly to display all of the available words that T9 knows.
• T9 Word, ABC, Symbol and 123 3. After finding and entering the Send To: information, press to the Message menu. 4. Enter your message data, (press to select your text entry mode), when finished, press to return to the New Message menu. 5. If the same message is to be sent to multiple recipients, press to go to the Send To: menu. Entry “01” is the first destination, the address is already entered (there are 10 destinations available.
Outbox Your phone stores messages in Outbox, regardless of whether the message was successfully transmitted. If “Do Not Save” was not set in the Save Message setting under Msg Setup, you can review, resend, or delete any message stored in the Outbox. You can also verify if a message or E-Mail was successfully transmitted, and at what date and time by opening the Delivery Acknowledgement feature. Reviewing outbox To review outgoing messages: 1. In standby mode, press 2.
Message memory capacity Your phone can store up to 40 messages combined for all messages. The storage capacity includes all received, sent, filed message types, VMN (Voicemail Notification), and text messages. The number of messages stored, depends upon the length of each message. When message memory reaches over 75% capacity, the screen displays “Memory is **% full. Erase old messages”, where ** is between 75% to 100%.
to display the Mail Kit menu. 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press 3. Use the navigation key to view the delivered date/time stamp for the transmitted message located at the bottom of the display. 4. Pressing for Outbox. returns you to the previous screen. Note: While reviewing a message, you can press See “Message options” on page 116. for more options. Filed message Your phone can store draft messages that are yet to be sent in the Filed Msg folder.
7. for Filed Msg. Press To access unsent messages and continue editing: , to display the Mail Kit menu. 1. Press 2. Press for Filed Msg. The number of pending messages display next to the Filed Msg text. The filed messages will display in order. 3. Press 4. Follow the steps shown in “WebAlert” on page 107, to edit and resend the message. to highlight the message, and press to open. Web Alert Your phone alerts you with incoming browser messages.
Message setup 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press 3. Press , to display Mail Kit. for Message setup. to highlight an option from those offered: General, and New Messages. 4. Press to complete the action. You can preset a number of options for general settings or new messages. The message indicator is displayed and remains on the screen until you listen to the new voicemail message, read the New BrowserMsg or Text Msg. General Offers a number of separate features, Scroll Timer, Msg.
Message Volume 1. When selected, the screen immediately displays the volume icon , the bars of which will change according to the setting chosen. When the desired volume setting is reached, press to save. 2. Press to return to the previous menu at any time. Note: When the lowest volume setting is reached, the phone automatically goes into vibrate mode, physically alerting you to this option. Ringer Type Four options can be found under this heading.
Voice Mail # Voice Mail # allows you to input names and numbers for Voice Mail. New Message Offers a number of options. Each option offers different features. Callback # Press to automatically call the number displayed on the screen. Save Message You are offered three options. Select to save the setting. Prompt Save - saves the message. Do Not Save - does not save the message. Auto Save - automatically saves the created message to the Outbox after the message is transmitted.
Receiving a message in standby mode When your phone receives incoming messages in standby mode, the ringer sounds, (unless it is turned off), and the screen displays: “New Voicemail”, “New Text”, “New Page” or “New BrowserMsg”. The message icon is displayed, and remains on display until you listen to, or read, the new message. Receiving a message while on a call When you receive message when you are on a call, the New Messages screen displays two options: “Ignore” and“ Text”.
Reviewing stored voicemail and text messages in standby mode 1. In standby mode, press , to display the Mail Kit menu. The number of received or sent messages displays next to the associated message type in the menu. 2. Press for Voice. The date and time for the last voice mail message received display with a notification of the number of new voice mail messages. 3. 4. •You can press twice to call your mail box directly to review voice mails. •You can press for Inbox. A list of messages displays.
Message options When reviewing Messages, the menu provides a number of options. You can return a call or text message to the phone number, or e-mail address in that message, or you can forward the message to another. 1. In standby mode, press , to display the Mail Kit menu. A number of received or sent messages displays next to the associated message type in the menu. 2. For Text messages use the review, press to open it. 3.
Security Your phone provides security options, including a user-programmable lock code and emergency/secret phone number features. To access the Security menu in standby mode, press , , and then enter the 4-digit lock code (normally the lock code is the last 4-digits of your phone number). Press the associated digit key to access one of the following Security options: • • • • • • • 1. Lock Mode 2. Restrict 3. Lockcode 4. Emergency # 5. Send PIN 6. Clear MEM 7.
Locking the phone The Security menu allows you to lock the phone manually or automatically when powering on your phone or to leave the phone unlocked. To lock the phone: 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for Security and enter your current lock code. 3. Press for Lock Mode. Use the 4. •Never: The phone remains unlocked. •Now: The phone locks immediately and stays locked until the lock code is entered.
Restricting the use of your phone This feature allows you to restrict the use of your phone. 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for Security. Enter your current lock code. 3. Press for Restrict. The ‘Restrict Phone’ screen displays. 4. Use the 5. Pressing to locate the ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ option offered, and press to save the option of choice. returns you to the previous screen.
Emergency #’s Your phone provides the option of storing three emergency numbers. Each number can be up to 32 digits. All emergency numbers can be manually called at any time even when your phone is locked or restricted. This can be a useful feature for controlling what numbers can be called from your phone. Note: Emergency numbers 911, *911, and #911 are hard-coded to your phone. You can dial these numbers by pressing after number entry at any time, even when the phone is locked or restricted.
5. Enter the emergency number. Up to 32 digits can be entered for each number. 6. Press to save the number entered. 7. Press to exit and return to the previous menu. Calling emergency numbers in lock mode To call emergency numbers in lock mode: 1. In standby mode, use the keypad to enter the emergency number. 2. Press to place the call. Send PIN The PIN (Personal Identification Number) feature prevents your phone from being used by unauthorized persons.
Clear MEM Clear MEM erases your Phone Book and Voice Dial recordings. Personal settings (the call log, Mail Kit messages, Schedules, or other phone feature settings), are unaffected by clearing the memory on your phone. This feature is useful if you want to give your phone to a friend or family member, or if you want to erase all of your phone numbers. To clear your phone’s memory: 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for Security and enter your current lock code. 3.
In-Use Menu Your phone includes both a standby menu and an In-Use menu. The In-Use menu is displayed by pressing while the phone is being used during a call in progress. The In-Use menu options are: • Mute/Quit - Mutes or (Un)mutes your end of a phone conversation so that the recipient can hear nothing. • Calls - Checks your call log for outgoing, incoming, and missed calls. You can also erase the logs from this menu. • Phone Book - Accesses the Phone Book menu options.
Usage guidelines: all about performance and safety Understanding Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive, is dependent upon the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal. The signal strength indicator ( ) displays in the upper left corner of your display screen. The voice quality of your phone is always clearest when the antenna is fully raised.
Exposure To Radio Frequency Signals Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also transmits radio frequency (RF) signals In August, 1996. the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposer guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies: • • • ANSI C95.
Phone Operation NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. Tips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: • Extend your antenna fully. • Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.
• • • • Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON; Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket; Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference; If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn your phone OFF immediately.
Blasting Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone Off when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions. Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn your phone Off when in any area with a potential 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.
Storing your phone You must not store or carry your phone, its parts, or accessories in the same compartment or other area where there flammable liquids, gases, or explosive or flammable materials. Cautions Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment and void your authority to operate this equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas, and chargers.
Your Phone as a Network Device Your telephone requires a service provider to send and receive calls. Your phone is only one part of a system or “network” of devices that makes it possible for you to send and receive calls, text messages, voice message, access the Internet using the minibrowser, and to take advantage of all of the other services and features available when your phone is used with your service provider.
CAUTION: If you turn off your phone during a download, your phone (or some features) may not work properly in the network. If this happens don’t worry, contact your service provider for help in correcting the problem.
Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada Notice Only use approved batteries, antennas, and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and will invalidate the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone. Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of hardware and can be broken. Use common-sense guidelines to avoid dropping, hitting, bending or sitting on it.
Samsung Phone and Battery Specifications Dual Band/Tri Mode:CDMA 1.9GHz / CDMA 800 MHz/AMPS 800 MHz Display Screen:Graphical LCD up to 5 lines w/1 dedicated Icon Line) Battery Type:Extended: Lithium-Ion PCS Antenna:Retractable, user-replaceable Samsung Phone with Standard Battery Dimensions (H x W x D:)4.1 x 1.8 x 0.8 inches Weight:3.8 oz.
User Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following Patents: 4,901,3075,109,3905,267,2625,416,797 5,506,8655,544,1965,657,4205,101,501 5,267,2615,414,7965,504,7735,535,239 5,600,7545,778,338 5,228,054 5,337,338 5,710,7845,056,109 5,568,4835,659,569 5,490,1655,511,073 T9 Word® Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437, U.S. Pat. 5,953,541, U.S. Pat. 6,011,554 and other patents pending.
Limited Warranty 1. 2. What is covered and for how long? Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. (Samsung) warrants the original purchaser that Samsung’s phones and accessories are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period commencing on the date of purchase and continuing for the specified period of time after the date: •Samsung Phone - 1 year •Batteries - 1 year •Leather Cases - Defect-free at time of purchase.
3. 4. 136 battery charger not specified or approved by Samsung for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the Samsung phone for which it is specified. What are Samsung’s Obligations? During the applicable warranty period, Samsung will repair or replace at Samsung’s sole option, without charge to purchaser, any defective component part of the phone or accessory.
prohibited by applicable law. Samsung shall not be liable for any special, incidental, consequential, indirect or similar damages, loss of profits, damages to purchaser’s property or injury to purchaser or other parties arising out of the use, misuse, or inability to use any Samsung phone or accessory, breach of warranty, breach of contract, or negligence, including but not limited to Samsung’s phones and accessories.
5. How does state or territorial law apply to this warranty? Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages or how long implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from one jurisdiction to another. Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc.
