Samsung SGH-C230 User Manual Download

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* Depending on the software installed or your service provider, some

of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone.

* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may

appear different from the illustrations in this manual.

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Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-06943A

English. 04/2005. Rev 1.0

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS

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Page 1: ... software installed or your service provider some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone Depending on your country your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this manual ...

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Page 3: ...Use road safety at all times Do not use a hand held phone while driving Park the vehicle first Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point service ...

Page 4: ...y special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden Keep 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 accessories and batteries Use of any unauthorised accessories could ...

Page 5: ...with condensed information about how to use your phone To quickly learn the basics for your phone please refer to Getting started and Step outside the phone Tri band operation Use your phone in worldwide GSM networks in any of 900 1800 and 1900 bands ...

Page 6: ...Special fea Phonebook Store up to 1000 home office or cellular phone numbers for your contacts Multimedia Message Service MMS Voice recorder Record memos or sounds Java ...

Page 7: ...Contents Unpack 6 Make sure you have each item Your phone 6 Use Phonebook 14 Send messages 15 View messages 16 Listen to the FM radio 17 Enter text 18 ABC Number Symbol and T9 modes ...

Page 8: ...erview of menu functions To access Menu mode press Menu in Idle mode 1 SIM AT p 28 2 4 Sound settings p 33 1 Ring tone 2 Ring volume p 33 p 33 6 Funbox p 44 1 WAP browser 2 Games p 44 p 46 8 FM Radio p 53 ...

Page 9: ...Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Buttons features and locations Earpiece ...

Page 10: ...irst steps to operate your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network you receive a plug in SIM Subscriber Identity Module card Install the battery Plug the travel adapter into the phone 3 4 ...

Page 11: ...Get started Power on or off Remove the adapter from the phone 7 Power on Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone 1 Press and hold to turn on the phone 2 If necessary enter the PIN and press OK ...

Page 12: ...cated on the bottom line of the display In Idle mode access your favourite menu options directly p 58 Key s Description Ends a call Hold down to switch the phone on and off In Menu mode cancels input and returns the phone to Idle mode Enter numbers letters and some special ...

Page 13: ...y Layout The display has the three areas Text and graphics displays messages Icons displays various icons Icons continued Call diverting feature is active p 30 GPRS network Roaming New text message New voicemail message ...

Page 14: ...eys vary depending on the function you are using The bottom line of the display indicates their current role Select an option 1 Press the appropriate soft key 2 Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option 3 Press Select or to confirm the function displayed ...

Page 15: ...nd select Phone settings Language 2 Select a language Display language You can switch the phone to Silent mode to avoid disturbing other people with your phone sounds Press and hold in Idle mode You can protect the phone against Switch to Silent mode Phone lock ...

Page 16: ...nswer calls 5 Select Phone lock 6 Select Enable 7 Enter the password and press OK You can lock the keypad to prevent Phone lock continued 1 Enter an area code and phone number 2 Press 3 To end the call press Make a call ...

Page 17: ... your WAP messages FM radio and other special features Browse WAP Using a built in WAP Wireless Access Protocol Use Phonebook To the phone s memory 1 In Idle mode enter a phone number and press Save 2 Select a number type Add an entry ...

Page 18: ... press Phonebook and select Search 2 Select an entry 3 Select a number Find an entry 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages Multimedia messages Write new 2 Enter the message subject press OK Send a multimedia message MMS ...

Page 19: ...destination and repeat from step 6 9 To add destinations of other types press and repeat from step 5 Send a multimedia message MMS continued When a notification appears 1 Press View 2 Press Options and select Retrieve The message displays View a multimedia message ...

Page 20: ... the right side of the phone 2 In Idle mode press Menu and select FM Radio Finding and setting radio channels 1 Plug the connector of the headset into the jack on the right side of the phone 2 In Idle mode press Menu and select FM Radio 3 Press Up or Down to scroll Listening to the radio ...

Page 21: ...nter text for some features such as messaging Phonebook or Organiser using ABC Number Symbol and T9 modes Using ABC mode Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen Characters in order displayed Key Upper case Lower case ...

Page 22: ...r the cursor to move to the right automatically or press Right Then enter the next letter Press to insert a space Press to change case Initial capital 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 ...

Page 23: ...le keystrokes Entering a word in T9 mode 1 Press 2 to 9 to start entering a word Press each key once for each letter Tips for using T9 mode Press 1 to enter periods or apostrophes automatically Press to change case Initial capital Capital lock and Lower case are available Press Left or Right to move the cursor ...

Page 24: ...the area code and phone number Making a call from Phonebook Once you have stored a number in Phonebook you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook p 25 You can also use the speed dial feature to assign your most frequently called numbers to specific number keys p 27 ...

Page 25: ...ve an incoming call the phone rings and displays the incoming call image Using the headset Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone Connect the headset to the jack on the right side of the phone The buttons on the headset work as listed below ...

Page 26: ...ss Options and select Menu Sending a sequence of DTMF tones Dual tone multi frequency DTMF tones are the tones used in phones for tone dialling You can send DTMF tones as a group after entering the entire number you need to send or retrieving a number from Phonebook This feature is helpful for entering a password or an account number when you ...

Page 27: ...en the calls 3 Press Options and select End held call to end the call on hold 4 To end the current call press 5 Press Options and select Join 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 as desired Having a private conversation with one participant 1 Press Options and select Select one 2 Select a name or number from the participant list ...

Page 28: ...ou can store phone numbers on your SIM card and in 3 Select the number you want 4 Press to dial the number or Options to access Phonebook options Using Phonebook options While viewing an entry in Phonebook press Options to access the following options ...

Page 29: ...k Storing a number or an e mail address in the phone s memory 1 Select a number type 2 Select Phone Group search Use this menu to search your entries in Phonebook in caller groups 1 Enter the first few letters of the group name 2 Select a group 3 Select the name you want ...

Page 30: ...o the group Speed dial Use this menu to assign speed dial numbers 2 to 9 to eight of your most frequently called numbers Delete all delete the settings for all the keys Number view the number assigned to the key Dialling speed dial entries Press and hold the appropriate key in Idle mode Delete all ...

Page 31: ... your service provider including emergency numbers directory enquiries and voicemail numbers Scroll to the number you want and press Dial or Call records Menu 2 Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled received or missed the length of your calls and the cost of your calls To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Call records ...

Page 32: ...l type s to be cleared 2 Press Delete 3 Press Yes twice to confirm the deletion Call cost Menu 2 6 This network feature displays the cost of calls This menu is available only if your SIM card supports this feature Note that this is not intended to be used for billing purposes Last call cost check the cost of your last call ...

Page 33: ...e to them if you wish To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Network services 2 Select the type of calls to be diverted 3 To activate call diverting press Activate 4 Enter the number to which calls are to be diverted and press OK 5 If you selected No reply select the length of time the network delays before diverting a call and press Select ...

Page 34: ...t and received normally Change barring password change the call barring password obtained from your service Network selection Menu 3 4 This network service allows you to either automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two ...

Page 35: ...outgoing calls to be restricted to a selected user group For details about how to create a closed user group contact your Deactivate deactivate the CUG function if the default group is enabled or a CUG index is selected Band selection Menu 3 7 For the phone to make and receive phone calls it must register with an available network ...

Page 36: ...ss this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Sound settings Ring tone Menu 4 1 Vibra melody the phone vibrates three times and then starts ringing Keypad tone Menu 4 4 Use this menu to select the tone that the phone sounds when you press a key You can adjust the keypad tone volume using ...

Page 37: ...e a new message or when the time for an alarm comes during a call Power on off Menu 4 7 Messages Menu 5 Use the Messages menu to send and receive short messages and multimedia messages You can also use the WAP push message voicemail and cell broadcast message features To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and ...

Page 38: ...ng a message press Options to access the following options Delete delete the message Send forward the message Outbox Menu 5 1 2 You can view sent or saved text messages While viewing a message press Options to access the following options Delete delete the message Send forward the message ...

Page 39: ...Options to access the following options Text formatting change the text attributes Add objects add a sound melody picture or Templates Menu 5 1 4 You can preset maximum 5 templates to write a text message While viewing the templates list press Options to access the following options Edit edit the template ...

Page 40: ...submenu Common settings The following options are available Reply path allow the recipient to reply to you through your message centre Delivery reports set the network to inform you when your message has been delivered Bearer selection select the GSM or GPRS The setting options available in this menu may vary depending on your service provider ...

Page 41: ...ss to check the message box es to be cleared 2 Press Delete Connect to voice server connect to the voice server to allow you to listen to your messages You can also connect to the voicemail server by pressing and holding 1 in Idle mode Voice server number change the voicemail server name or number Broadcast Menu 5 1 0 ...

Page 42: ...you receive broadcast messages Language select a language in which broadcast messages display Please contact your service provider for details the server is processing your request the server is failed to send you have read you have not read While viewing a message press Options to access the following message options ...

Page 43: ...ve Properties view the properties of the message Draft Menu 5 2 3 After creating a multimedia message you can store it in this message box for sending later You can view a message and use the options the same as in the Outbox When you select a notification you can access Retrieve to retrieve the message from the MMS server ...

Page 44: ...d from the options 5 Select a destination type To Cc Bcc 6 Select one of Phone number E mail address or Phonebook 7 Enter a destination number or an e mail address or select a number from Phonebook and press The maximum size allowed for an MMS message can differ depending on the country If you cannot attach another file add another page ...

Page 45: ... multimedia message using the template Delete delete the template Delete all Menu 5 2 6 Setup Menu 5 2 8 You can customise the settings for sending and receiving multimedia messages Delivery report set the network to inform you when your message has been delivered Read reply request a reply from the recipient ...

Page 46: ... your outgoing messages displays After a specified time the display automatically scrolls to the next page MMS profile Menu 5 2 9 APN enter the access point name used for the address of the MMS server Push messages Menu 5 3 Use this menu to access messages from the WAP server Inbox view push messages you have received ...

Page 47: ...play Java games and access images and sounds stored in the phone s memory To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Funbox Navigating with the WAP browser To Press scroll through browser items Up or Down select a browser item Select or return to the previous page Back ...

Page 48: ...Show image view the image on the current web page in order Exiting the WAP browser Press to exit the browser Using bookmark options After saving an item press Options to access the following options Go to URL access the website Edit edit the address and name of the bookmark Delete delete the bookmark ...

Page 49: ...set to GPRS IP address enter the WAP gateway address User name enter the user ID Password enter the password Clear cache Menu 6 1 5 Use this menu to clear the cache which is the temporary memory that stores the web pages you have recently accessed Games Menu 6 2 You can download MIDlets Java applications that run ...

Page 50: ... on or off the game sound 3 Press to confirm your selection Viewing game information Scroll to the game you want and press Info Delete delete the sound Set as ring tone set the sound as your ringtone Images Menu 6 4 This menu displays images downloaded from the wireless web or received in messages ...

Page 51: ...f memory for media items and the amount of memory currently in use in each media folder Organiser Menu 7 Alarm Menu 7 1 Use this menu to set alarms to ring at a specific time Setting an alarm 1 Select the type of alarm 2 Enter the time for the alarm to sound and press OK ...

Page 52: ...n it is time for the alarm to ring the phone switches on and sounds the alarm Calendar Menu 7 2 4 Enter the time for the alarm and press OK To select an alarm melody press Melody 5 If necessary select AM or PM in 12 hour time format The colour of the date on the calendar changes to pink to indicate that a memo exists for that date ...

Page 53: ...he memo to another date Move to change the date of the memo Time Date Menu 7 3 Calculator Menu 7 4 Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic functions such as addition subtraction multiplication and division 1 Enter the first number Press the left soft key to insert a decimal point and ...

Page 54: ...Creating the To do list 1 Press New 2 Enter the first task and press OK 3 Select a priority level New add a new task Mark change the status of the task Edit edit the task Sort sort the task by priority or status Copy copy the task Copy to calendar copy the task to the calendar ...

Page 55: ... memo Re record discard the memo and record another one Save save the memo Quit cancel your recording and exit the Voice Delete delete the voice memo Delete all Menu 7 6 3 Use this menu to delete all of the voice memos you have recorded at one time Memory status Menu 7 6 4 You can check the total amount of memory and the ...

Page 56: ... your phone using the headset To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select FM Radio Listening to the radio 1 From the FM Radio screen press Up or Down to scroll to the radio channel you want 2 Press Options and select Power On Off On Press to adjust the volume ...

Page 57: ...ower On Off turn the radio on or off Add store up to 30 radio channels Edit edit the name and frequency of the channel Phone settings Menu 9 Use this menu to customise your phone settings You can also reset the settings to their default values To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Phone settings ...

Page 58: ...ture it is automatically deactivated Display settings Menu 9 2 Use this menu to change settings for the display and light Contrast Menu 9 2 3 Use this menu to adjust the brightness of the display for varying lighting conditions Backlight Menu 9 2 4 Use this menu to select the length of time the backlight and the display stay on ...

Page 59: ...hone is switched on Own number Menu 9 4 Use this feature to check your phone numbers or to PIN check Menu 9 6 1 If you enter an incorrect PIN PIN 2 three times in succession the SIM card is blocked To unblock it you need to enter your PUK PUK2 Personal Unblocking Key The codes are supplied by your network operator ...

Page 60: ...our phone password The password is preset to 00000000 Privacy Menu 9 6 5 FDN mode Menu 9 6 7 If supported by your SIM card Fixed Dialing Number FDN mode restricts your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers When this feature is enabled you can make calls only to phone numbers stored in Phonebook To use this feature you must enter your PIN2 ...

Page 61: ...u to change the shortcut assignments for the Up Left or Right key 1 Select a key to be used as a shortcut key Solve problems To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional When you switch on your phone the following messages may appear ...

Page 62: ...our service provider No Service Network Failure or Not Done displays The network connection has been lost You may be Your correspondent cannot reach you Be sure that your phone is switched on pressed for more than one second Be sure that you are accessing the correct cellular network Be sure that you have not set an incoming call barring option ...

Page 63: ...from strong to weak Try moving the phone slightly or moving closer to a window if you are in a building No number is dialled when you re call a Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union EU requirements concerning exposure to radio waves Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver ...

Page 64: ...ted frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the phone Precautions when using batteries Never use a charger or battery that is damaged in any way Use the battery only for its intended purpose If you use the phone near the network s base station it uses less power Talk and standby time are greatly affected by the signal strength on ...

Page 65: ...y connected to a charger for more than a week since overcharging may shorten its life Do not short circuit the battery Accidental short circuiting can occur when a metallic object like a coin clip or pen causes a direct connection between the and terminals of the battery metal strips on the battery For example do not carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag where the battery may contact metal obje...

Page 66: ...n it may cause interference or danger When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device read its user s guide for detailed Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency RF signals However certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives ...

Page 67: ...external RF energy Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information Potentially explosive environments Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a ...

Page 68: ...ection in all conditions Therefore you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications like medical emergencies Certain features like Call Barring may need to be deactivated before you can make an emergency call Consult this document and your local cellular service provider Other important safety information Only qualified personnel should service the phone ...

Page 69: ...lure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender or legal action or both 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 hot areas High temperatures can shorten the life o...

Page 70: ...s moving parts and prevent proper operation Do not put the phone in or on heating devices such as a microwave oven stove or radiator The phone may explode when overheated Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna Unauthorised antennas or modified ...

Page 71: ...0 Call cost 29 Call records dialled 28 missed 28 received 28 Call time 29 Caller ID 31 D Deleting call records 28 downloaded items 47 MMS 39 40 phonebook 27 SMS 35 Delivery reports message 42 Dialled calls 28 G Games 46 Greeting message 56 H Holding call 23 I Icons description 10 Images downloaded 47 ...

Page 72: ...ery indicator 8 MMS messages creating sending 40 deleting 40 setting 42 viewing 39 40 Multi party calls 24 Muting key tones 23 microphone 23 Own number 56 P Password call barring 31 phone 57 Phone care and maintenance 66 Power on off tone 34 Privacy 57 R Radio 53 Received calls 28 Recording voice memos 51 Redialling ...

Page 73: ...dex Sent messages MMS 40 SMS 35 SIM card inserting 7 locking 57 SMS messages creating sending 36 deleting 35 keypad 33 message 33 power on off 34 V Voice memos recording 51 Voicemail server connecting 38 ...

Page 74: ...1999 5 EC has been followed w BABT Balfour House Walton on Thames Su Identification mark The technical documentation kep which will be made available up Representative in the EU GSM900 GSM18 Portable Cellula Product description SGH C230 Model name Samsung Electronics 730 350 factory name address Samsung Electronics Samsung Electronics Euro Blackbushe Business Park Yateley Hampshire GU46 place and ...

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