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Printed in Korea

Code No.: GH68-13795A

English (LTN). 01/2007.

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http://www.samsungmobile.com

SGH-C266

User’s Guide

• Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, 

some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly.

• Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different 

from the illustrations in this guide.

1.  SIM AT*

2.  Call records

2.1  Missed calls
2.2  Received calls
2.3  Dialled calls
2.4  Delete all
2.5  Call time
2.6  Call cost*

3.  Network services

3.1  Call diverting
3.2  Call barring
3.3  Call waiting
3.4  Network selection
3.5  Caller ID
3.6  Closed user group
3.7  Band selection

4.  Sound settings

4.1  Ring tone
4.2  Ring volume
4.3  Alert type
4.4  Keypad tone
4.5  Keypad volume
4.6  Message tone
4.7  Alert on call
4.8  Folder tone
4.9  Extra tones

5.  Messages

5.1  Inbox
5.2  Outbox
5.3  Write new
5.4  Templates
5.5  Settings
5.6  Delete all
5.7  Memory status
5.8  Voice mail
5.9  Broadcast

 Phone layout and key functions

Power/End key

Turns the phone on or 

off when pressed and 

held. Also, ends a call.

Dial key

Makes and answers a

call. In Idle mode,

retrieves the most

recent calls.

Web access/

Confirm key

In Idle mode, accesses

the web browser.

In Idle mode, selects

the highlighted option

or confirms input.

4-way navigation keys

In Menu mode, scroll 

through menu options.
In Idle mode, access your 

favorite menus directly.

Soft keys

Perform functions

indicated by the text

above the key.

Voicemail server key

 

X

 

Voicemail server

Silent mode key

X

 

Silent mode

Alphanumeric keys

 Installing the SIM card and battery

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

2. Install the battery and reattach the cover.

Battery 

cover

Battery

 Charging the battery

1. Plug the supplied travel adapter.

2. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter.

Note

: Do not remove the battery from the phone without unplugging the 

adapter first. Otherwise, the phone may be damaged.

 To AC wall outlet

2. Select 

Sound

 

settings

 

 

Ring volume

3. Press 

Up 

or 

Down

 to adjust the volume level.

4. Press the 

OK

 soft key. 

 Changing a ringtone for calls

1. In Idle mode, press the 

Menu

 soft key.

2. Select 

Sound settings 

 

Ring tone

3. Select a ringtone.

 Redialling recent numbers

1. In Idle mode, press 

.

2. Press 

Up

 or 

Down

 to scroll to the number you want.

3. Press 

 to dial the number.

Changing the time and date

1. In Idle mode, press the 

Menu

 soft key.

2. Select 

Organiser

 

 

Time & Date

.

3. Select 

Set time

 and enter the current time. Then press the 

OK

 soft key.

4. Select 

Set date

 and enter the current date. Then press the 

OK

 soft key.

Note

: Every time you remove the battery or it is fully discharged you must 

enter time and date again.

 Using the menus

In Idle mode, press the

 

Menu

 soft key

 

to enter the main menu.

Use the 4-way navigation keys (

) as 

shortcuts to access your favorite menus.
1. In Idle mode, press the 

Menu

 soft key.

2. Select 

Phone settings

 

→ 

Short cut

.

3. Select a key.
4. Select a menu to be assigned to the key.

Labels at the bottom corners of 

the display show the current soft 

key functions. Press the left soft 

key (

) or right soft key (

) to 

perform the function indicated.

To return to the

previous menu

level, press the

 soft key or 

C

.

To exit the menu 

without changing 

the menu settings, 

press this key.

To select or modify a menu or feature:

1. In Idle mode, press the 

Menu

 soft key.

2. Press the Navigation keys to reach a desired menu and then press 

the 

Select

 

soft key or 

.

3. If the menu contains any submenus, locate the one you want by 

pressing the Navigation keys. Press the 

Select

 soft key or 

 to 

enter the submenu.
If the selected menu contains additional submenus, repeat this step.

4. Press the Navigation keys to find the setting of your choice.

5. Press the 

Select

 soft key or 

 to confirm your chosen setting.

Shortcut numbers

You can quickly access the menu you want by using shortcut numbers. 
The shortcut number displays in front of the menu name in Menu mode.

 Switching on or off the phone 

1. Press and hold 

 for more than one second to switch on the phone.

2. Press the 

Yes

 soft key and set the time and date settings by the following 

onscreen instructions. See “Changing the time and date.”

3. To switch off the phone, press and hold 

 for more than two seconds.

 Changing the display language

1. In Idle mode, press the 

Menu

 soft key.

2. Select 

Phone settings

 

 

Language

.

3. Select a language.

 Making a call

1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number, and press 

2. When you want to end the call, press 

.

 Answering a call

1. When the phone rings, press the 

Accept

 soft key or 

 to answer a call. 

To reject the call, press the 

Reject 

soft key or 

2. When you want to end the call, press 

.

 Adjusting the volume

1. In Idle mode, press the 

Menu

 soft key.

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

 Icon

Description

 

Received signal strength

Call in progress

Out of your service area; you cannot make or receive calls 
except for emergency calls

GPRS network

Roaming network

Call ringer set to vibrate

Silent mode

Call diverting feature active

New text message

New voicemail message

Alarm set

Battery power level

 Menu map

6.  Funbox

6.1  WAP browser
6.2  Sounds
6.3  Images
6.4  Delete all
6.5  Memory status

7.  Organiser

7.1  Alarm
7.2  Calendar
7.3  Time & Date
7.4  Calculator
7.5  To do list
7.6  Voice memo
7.7  Currency exchange

8.  Phonebook

8.1  Search
8.2  New entry
8.3  Group search
8.4  Edit group
8.5  Speed dial
8.6  Delete all
8.7  Memory status
8.8  SDN*

9.  Phone settings

9.1  Display settings
9.2  Greeting message
9.3  Own number
9.4  Language
9.5  Security
9.6  Extra settings
9.7  Short cut
9.8  Reset settings

* Shows only if supported by 

your SIM card.

 Display

Your phone is in Idle mode when you are not on a call or using a menu. 
You must be in Idle mode to dial a phone number.

Silent

mode

Press and hold   in Idle mode to disable all sounds on the 

phone. To exit, press and hold this key again.

Voicemail 

server

Press and hold 

1

 in Idle mode to access your voicemail 

server.

Text and graphics

Soft key function 

indicators

Menu     Phonebook

Icons

Cancel/Clear key

Deletes characters

from the display.

Returns the display to

the previous menu

level.

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