Samsung SCH-L160 User Manual Download

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Page 1: ...SCH L160 User s Guide Draft 23 May 06 ...

Page 2: ...ference Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous Switch off the phone near all medical equipment Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy Follow any regulations or rules in force Interference All wireless phones may be subject to interference which could affect their performance Important safety precautions...

Page 3: ...p your phone away from small children Keep the phone and all its parts including accessories out of the 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 you or your phone and may be dangerous Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may repair your pho...

Page 4: ...or phone features Indicates that you can get more information on the referenced page Indicates that you need to press the Navigation keys to scroll to the specified option and then select it Indicates a key on the phone For example Indicates a soft key whose function is displayed on the phone screen For example Menu Simple sleek design with Intenna Samsung s powerful intenna technology allows the ...

Page 5: ...ur contacts Alarm Use your phone as an alarm clock to wake you up in the morning or notify you of an event Calculator Perform basic calculations and do currency conversions SOS message Send SOS messages to your family or friends for help in an emergency Short Message Service SMS Chat and share interest with your friends family or co workers by SMS messages ...

Page 6: ...one 4 Power on or off 5 Keys and display 6 Access menu functions 8 Customize your phone 9 Make answer calls 11 Step outside the phone 11 Begin with your Contacts Messages Calendar and Alarm Use Contacts 11 Send messages 12 View messages 12 Manage schedule 13 Use the alarm clock 14 Enter text 17 Call functions 19 Menu functions 22 Health and safety information 45 ...

Page 7: ...r Type 3 Menu Style 4 Banner 5 Wallpaper 6 Orig Settings 7 Msg Setting 8 Auto CSP p 35 p 35 p 35 p 35 p 35 p 35 p 35 p 35 6 Voice Mail p 36 7 Voice Portal p 36 8 Planner p 36 1 Today 2 Calendar 3 Task List 4 Memo Pad 5 Alarm 6 Calculator 7 World Time 8 Count Down 9 Set Time p 36 p 36 p 38 p 38 p 39 p 39 p 40 p 40 p 40 9 Settings p 41 1 Auto CSP 2 Auto Answer 3 Call Answer 4 Auto Retry 5 Idioma Lan...

Page 8: ...e accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary depending on your country or service provider Your phone Keys features and locations Headset jack Dial key Special function keys Display Power on off Menu exit key Alphanumeric keys Service light Microphone Navigation keys Up Down Left Right Web access Confirm key Cancel Correct key Volume keys Earpiece Left soft key Right soft key ...

Page 9: ...cription details such as your PIN and available optional services Install and charge the phone Remove the battery cover If the phone is already on first turn it off by pressing and holding Insert the UIM card Make sure that the gold coloured contacts on the card are face down Install the battery Reattach the battery cover Plug the travel adapter into the phone Plug the adapter into a standard AC w...

Page 10: ... automatically turns off Recharge your battery Power on or off When the phone is completely charged the battery icon becomes still unplug the adapter from the wall outlet Remove the adapter from the phone Switch on Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold 3 If necessary enter the PIN and press OK Switch off 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold ...

Page 11: ...on or confirm input Delete characters from the display In Menu mode return the display to the previous menu level Make or answer a call In Idle mode retrieve numbers recently dialled missed or received Press and hold to switch the phone on and off End a call In Menu mode cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode Enter numbers letters and some special characters Enter special characters Press ...

Page 12: ...cs display messages instructions and information you enter Soft key function indicators show the current functions assigned to the soft keys Icons display various icons Menu Contacts New voice mail Alarm set p 39 Ringer on High Vib 1 Beep mode Ringer off Silent Vibration mode Roaming network Digital mode 1x RTT mode Battery power level Depending on your conuntry or service provider the icons shown...

Page 13: ...mode Press the right soft key to access Contacts Menu Contacts Select an option 1 Press a desired soft key 2 Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option 3 Press OK to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted 4 To exit choose either of the following methods Press Back or C to move up one level Press to return to Idle mode Use shortcuts Press the number key correspon...

Page 14: ...elect a ringer category 3 Select a ringer melody 4 Press OK Display language Call ringer melody You can set a wallpaper for the display 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Tones Images Display Wallpaper 2 Scroll to an image by pressing Left or Right 3 Press OK You can change the banner on the display 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Tones Images Display Banner 2 Enter your banner 3 Press OK ...

Page 15: ...e to Silent mode to avoid disturbing other people with your phone sound Press and hold in Idle mode Menu shortcuts Silent mode You can protect the phone against unauthorized use with a phone password 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Security 2 Enter the default password 0000 3 Select Change Lock 4 Enter a new password and press OK 5 Enter the new password again and press OK 6 Select L...

Page 16: ...ll press 1 When the phone rings press 2 To end the call press Make a call Answer a call 1 In Idle mode enter a phone number and press Save 2 Select Add New Entry a number type 3 Specify contact information Name Entry Home Work Mobile Pager Fax No label Speed dial E mail URL Group Caller Ringer Birthday Secret and Image 4 Press OK 5 Select Yes to save the entry Add an entry ...

Page 17: ...ons 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Torpedo SMS New Message 2 Enter destination numbers and press Next 3 Enter the message text and press Next 4 Press Send Find an entry Send a text message SMS When a notification appears Press OK The message displays From the Inbox 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Torpedo SMS Inbox 2 Select a message View a text message ...

Page 18: ...nt to send the SOS message and press Save 5 Press Down and select the Number of times 6 Press OK to save your settings Set up SOS message options In Idle mode with the phone closed press 4 times The phone sends the SOS message 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Planner Calendar 2 Select a date from the calendar 3 Enter the details about the appointment and press Next 4 Enter the starting and end...

Page 19: ...elect an appointment from the list 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Planner Alarm 2 Select the type of the alarm 3 Select On and press Down 4 Enter the alarm time 5 Selet a meoldy for the alarm 6 Select a repeat option and press Save Check your schedule Set an alarm When the alarm sounds press any key Stop an alarm ...

Page 20: ... to enter Hello in T9 English mode 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 ...

Page 21: ...Press to change case Lower case abc Initial capital Abc and Capital lock ABC are available Press Left or Right to move the cursor Press C to delete characters one by one Press and hold C to clear the display Using Number mode Number mode enables you to enter numbers Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want Using Symbol mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols Characters in order d...

Page 22: ...to Contacts Find find the number from Contacts Hard Pause insert a hard pause Numbers after the pause will be sent when you press 2sec Pause insert a 2 second pause Numbers after the pause will be sent automatically Redialing recent numbers 1 In Idle mode press to display the list of recent numbers 2 Scroll to the number you want and press Making a call from Contacts Once you have stored a number ...

Page 23: ...n Any key in the Call Answer menu is selected you can press any key except for and p 42 When Send Key in the Call Answer menu is selected you can press p 42 When Folder open in the Call Answer menu is selected you can simply open the phone p 42 Press to silence a call Viewing missed calls If you have missed calls the screen displays how many calls you have missed Press to dial the last number Usin...

Page 24: ...ing options SPK phone turn on the speakerphone feature or switch back to Normal mode Contacts access the Contacts menu to locate or store entries p 23 Mute Quit switch off your phone s microphone so that the other person cannot hear you Silent Quit mute the DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency tones of the keys Send Tel send your phone number as the DTMF Dual tone multi frequency tones Calls access the ...

Page 25: ... location or a caller group 3 Select the name you want 4 Press to dial the number or Menu to access Contacts options Using Contacts options While viewing a contact press Menu to access the following options Talk dial the selected number Edit edit the selected contact Prepend add an additional number such as an area code or feature code to the phone number Erase erase the selected contact Add New E...

Page 26: ...umber Birthday enter the birthday of the person Secret prevent a number from being displayed when it is accessed or dialed by unauthorized users Image assign an image as a caller ID image to alert you to a call from the number 6 When you have finished press OK 7 Select Yes to save the contact Group Edit Use this menu to change the settings for the caller groups Changing the caller group name 1 Scr...

Page 27: ... length of your calls To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Calls Outgoing Menu 1 1 This menu displays the most recent calls you have dialled Accessing a call record 1 Press Up or Down to scroll through the call list 2 Press View to view the details of a call or to dial a number Using call record options While viewing call details press Menu to access the following options Talk di...

Page 28: ...History Menu 1 4 Use this menu to delete all of the records in each call type 1 Select a call type to be cleared 2 Select Yes to confirm the deletion Air Time Menu 1 5 Use this menu to display the time log for calls made and received The actual time invoiced by your service provider will vary Last Call check the length of your last call Total check the total length of all the calls you have dialed...

Page 29: ...et help information for using the Download Center menu 2 Select Catalog You are connected to the associated website preset by your service provider and you can browse the available applications 3 Select the application you want and follow the onscreen instructions to download it Changing browser settings You can change the settings for using the Brew server and downloaded applications 1 Select Set...

Page 30: ... to store all of the SMS messages you have received sent or failed to send or saved To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Torpedo SMS New Message Menu 3 1 You can create a short text message and send it to other mobile phones 1 Enter a destination number and press Next To send the message to more than one recipient press Right and add additional numbers 2 Enter your message and pr...

Page 31: ... press Send to send the message Voice Mail Menu 3 2 When you access this menu the display shows the latest voice mail notification Scroll to the notification you want by pressing the Navigation keys Press Call to access the voice mail server to listen to the message Press Options to access the following options Listen access the voice mail server to listen to the message Clear Icon clear the selec...

Page 32: ...act s extract phone numbers from the message text Outbox Menu 3 4 This folder stores messages that the phone is attempting to send or has failed to send The following icons are available to show the message status has been sent has been opened While viewing a message press Options to access the following options Resend send the message Erase erase the message Drafts Menu 3 5 This folder stores mes...

Page 33: ... set up options for using SMS messages Scroll Timer select the scrolling time When you select Off you need to manually scroll the screen Msg Reminder set how often the phone reminds you of new messages Auto Erase set what happens if new messages arrive when the Inbox is full On the phone automatically erases old messages in order to receive new messages Off the phone alerts you that new messages a...

Page 34: ...ively alert you to new messages but displays the corresponding icon SOS message set wether or not to use the SOS message feature In an emergency you can send SOS messages to your family or friends for help Use this menu to specify options for sending and receiving SOS messages On activate or deactivate the SOS message feature To send an SOS message press 4 times in Idle mode with the phone closed ...

Page 35: ... to customize settings for backlight Main Display change the display backlight settings Duration specify the length of time the display backlight stays on Brightness adjust the brightness of the display for varying lighting conditions Keypad specify the length of time the keypad backlight stays on Pwr Save Mode set the phone to turn the display off when you do not use the phone Banner Menu 4 1 4 U...

Page 36: ...the display clearly in different lighting conditions Sounds Menu 4 2 Use this menu to customize various sound settings Ringer Volume Menu 4 2 1 Use this menu to select a ringer volume for incoming calls message alert alarm settings and scheduler alarm Silent the phone neither vibrates nor rings Vibrate the phone vibrates 1 Beep the phone sound a beep Level 1 8 you can select a volume for the call ...

Page 37: ... beep when your call is connected to the system Call Disconnect set the phone to beep when your call is disconnected from the system Signal Fade set the phone to beep when a dropped call occurs during conversation in response to fading signal strength Roaming Alerts set the phone to beep when your phone starts roaming Roam Ringer Menu 4 2 5 Use this menu to set the phone to sound a distinctive rin...

Page 38: ...select the ringer type for incoming calls message alert or scheduler alarm Menu Style Menu 5 3 Use this menu to select a menu style Banner Menu 5 4 Use this menu to set a banner message to be displayed at the bottom of the display in Idle mode Wallpaper Menu 5 5 Use this menu to change the background image to be displayed in Idle mode Orig Settings Menu 5 6 Use this menu to reset the display setti...

Page 39: ...ails contact your service provider Planner Menu 8 The Planner feature enables you to keep track of your schedule and tasks You can also use convenient features such as a calculator memo pad and count down timer It also enables you to use the phone as a calculator to count down to a specified day and to set the current time and date Today Menu 8 1 Use this menu to display Planner items stored for t...

Page 40: ...e brackets on a calendar date indicate items scheduled for that day 1 Select a date on the calendar to display the items for the day 2 Select an item to view its details While viewing an item press Menu to access the following options Edit edit item information Erase erase the selected item Add New add a new item Using calednar options On the calendar press Menu to access the following options Vie...

Page 41: ...list While viewing a task press Menu to access the following options Edit edit the selected task Erase erase the selected task Add New add a new task Memo Pad Menu 8 4 Use this menu to make memos of important things you need to remember Creating a new memo 1 Enter a memo 2 Press Save Viewing a memo 1 Select a memo from the list 2 Press OK to view the memo details While viewing a memo press Menu to...

Page 42: ... alarm To deactivate an alarm setting select an alarm you have set and select Off and press Save Calculator Menu 8 6 Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic functions such as addition subtraction multiplication and division 1 Enter the first number Press to insert a decimal point Press to change the sign of a number to a negative 2 Press one of the Navigation keys to access the math function you...

Page 43: ...n alarm at a specified date and time to alert you to a specific event 1 Enter information for the count down timer and press Next 2 Enter the date you want to count down from and press Save While viewing a timer press Menu to access the following options Edit edit the selected timer Erase erase the selected timer Add new add a new timer Set Time Menu 8 9 When you need to manually enter the current...

Page 44: ...ou want and press OK Auto Answer Menu 9 2 Use this menu to set the phone to automatically answer calls after a specified time when you use the headset Call Answer Menu 9 3 Use this menu to set how to answer incoming calls Any Key the phone answers calls when you press any key except for and Send Key the phone answers calls only when you press Folder Open the phone answers when you open the phone I...

Page 45: ...rks and use the facilities if your own network is not available Roaming is only relevant in areas where there are at least two cellular service providers having valid roaming agreements When you are using another network the Roaming icon appears Home Only you cannot roam When your home system is not available and the No service icon appears and you cannot make or receive calls Standard your phone ...

Page 46: ...sion of the software and hardware or your phone number Security Menu 9 8 Use this menu to protect the phone against unauthorized use To access the Security menu you must enter the phone password The password is preset to 0000 Lock Phone Menu 9 8 1 Use this menu to lock the phone Unlocked the phone remains unlocked On Power Up the phone is locked automatically each time you turn it on Lock Now the ...

Page 47: ...number and then press IMPORTANT NOTICE Emergency calling may not be available on all wireless networks at all times A connection cannot always be guaranteed due to various transmission methods network parameters and user settings used to complete a call from your wireless phone DO NOT depend on this phone as a primary method of dialing 190 192 193 or for any other essential or emergency communicat...

Page 48: ... 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 th...

Page 49: ...ith the above conditions may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines For more Information concerning exposure to radio frequency signals see the following websites 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 ...

Page 50: ...ntal 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 Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations Always rec...

Page 51: ...d 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 Reme...

Page 52: ...ined 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 us...

Page 53: ...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 ...

Page 54: ... possible Remember that your phone may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident do not end the call until given permission to do so FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received inc...

Page 55: ...of equipment and can be broken Avoid dropping hitting bending or sitting on it Other important safety information Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating proper...

Page 56: ...ne and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children s Keep the phone dry Precipitation humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits Do not use the phone with a wet hand Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone Do not use or store the phone in dusty dirty areas as its moving parts may be damaged Do not store the phone in h...

Page 57: ...CC and industry canada notice Cautions Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC Compliance information This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received...

Page 58: ... RADIO WAVES 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 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 safety ...

Page 59: ...e FCC RF exposure guidelines whenused with a Samsung accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1 5 cm from the body Non compliance with the above restrictions may result in violation of FCC RF exposure guidelines The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR lev...

Page 60: ... first responsibility A wireless phone can be an invaluable tool but good judgment must be exercised at all times while driving a motor vehicle whether on the phone or not The basic lessons are ones we all learned as teenagers Driving requires alertness caution and courtesy It requires a heavy dose of basic common sense keep your head up keep your eyes on the road check your mirrors frequently and...

Page 61: ...s or situations 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 and ice can be hazardous but so is heavy traffic As a driver your first responsibility is to pay attention to the road Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving If you are reading an address book or business card or ...

Page 62: ...ns you encounter while driving may require attention but are not urgent enough to merit a call for emergency services But you still can use your wireless phone to lend a hand 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 other special non emergenc...

Page 63: ...s are associated with using wireless phones There is no proof however that wireless phones are absolutely safe Wireless phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy RF in the microwave range while being used They also emit very low levels of RF when in the stand by mode Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects by heating tissue exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating...

Page 64: ...alth Environmental Protection Agency Federal Communications Commission Occupational Safety and Health Administration National Telecommunications and Information Administration The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group activities as well FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission FCC All phones that ar...

Page 65: ...search will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone If there is a risk from these products and at this point we do not know that there ...

Page 66: ...issions Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones there is no reason to believe that hands free kits reduce risks Hands free kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience and comfort These systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone which is the source of the RF emissions will not be placed against the head On the other h...

Page 67: ...emakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a...

Page 68: ...ide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years However very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one ...

Page 69: ... TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA L P SAMSUNG warrants to the original purchaser Purchaser that SAMSUNG s Phones and accessories Products are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon the date of purchase and continuing for the following specified period of time after that date Phone 1 Year Batteries 1 Year Leather Case Pouch 90 Days Other ...

Page 70: ...option without charge to Purchaser any defective component part of Product To obtain service under this Limited Warranty Purchaser must return Product to an authorized phone service facility in an adequate container for shipping accompanied by Purchaser s sales receipt or comparable substitute proof of sale showing the date of purchase the serial number of Product and the sellers name and address ...

Page 71: ...MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS THAT MAY ARISE BY OPERATION OF LAW INCLUDING IF APPLICABLE THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO THE SAME DURATION OF TIME AS THE EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTY STATED HEREIN SOME STATES PROVINCES D...

Page 72: ...URCHASER MAY USE THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE AS TO THE QUALITY CAPABILITIES OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE OR SUITABILITY OF ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT WHETHER SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY...

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