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Printed in Korea

Code No.: GH68-xxxxxA

English (LTN). 12/2007. DRAFT

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http://www.samsungmobile.com

SGH-C275L

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.  Phonebook

3.1  Search
3.2  New entry
3.3  Group search
3.4  Edit group
3.5  Speed dial
3.6  Delete all
3.7  Memory status
3.8  SDN*

4.  WAP browser

4.1  i-shop
4.2  Favorite
4.3  Enter URL
4.4  Settings
4.5  Clear cache
4.6  Push messages

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 Idle mode, access the 

following menus:

Up

FM Radio

Down

/

Left

/

Right

: your 

favorite menus
In Menu mode, scroll 

through menu options.

Soft keys

Perform functions

indicated by the text

above the key.

Voice mail server key

 

X

 

Voice mail 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 

Phone

 

settings

 

 

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 

Phone

 

settings

 

 

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 

Organizer

 

 

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

: You can set the time and date each time the phone turns on.

 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. Press and hold 

 for more than two seconds to switch off the phone.

 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 voice mail message

Alarm set

Battery power level

 Menu map

6.  Funbox

6.1  Sounds
6.2  Images
6.3  Delete all
6.4  Memory status

7.  Organizer

7.1  Alarm
7.2  Calendar
7.3  Time & Date
7.4  Calculator
7.5  To do list

8.  FM Radio

9.  Phone settings

9.1  Display settings
9.2  Sound settings
9.3  Greeting message
9.4  Own number
9.5  Language
9.6  Security
9.7  Extra settings
9.8  Short cut
9.9  Network services
9.0  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.

Voice mail 

server

Press and hold 

1

 in Idle mode to access your voice mail 

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.

Summary of Contents for sgh-c275l

Page 1: ...ect 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 ...

Page 2: ...phone Menu Phone settings Display settings Wallpaper Select a background image to be displayed in Idle mode Menu Phone settings Display settings Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display for varying lighting conditions Menu Phone settings Display settings Contrast Adjust the contrast of the display for varying lighting conditions Menu Description Menu Phone settings Display settings Backligh...

Page 3: ... Guide In addition you can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer Standard Battery Battery Charger Headset Car Charger Adaptor The items supplied with your phone and the accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary depending on your country or service provider Yo ur phone ...

Page 4: ...FCC for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate SAR The SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram W kg The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1 6 watts per kilogram 1 6 W kg The FCC exposure limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give ...

Page 5: ...may result in violation of FCC RF exposure guidelines SAR information on this and other model phones can be viewed on line at www fcc gov oet fccid This site uses the phone FCC ID number A3LSGHC275L Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery pack to find the number Once you have the FCC ID number for a particular phone follow the instructions on the website and it should provide values fo...

Page 6: ...y 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 effects causes no known adverse health effects Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects Some studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur but such findings have ...

Page 7: ...ation 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 are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety questions ...

Page 8: ...nstrated the existence of any harmful health effects from wireless phones RF exposures However none of the studies can answer questions about long term exposures since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies o...

Page 9: ...IA funded research is conducted through contracts to independent investigators The initial research 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 wirel...

Page 10: ...ot based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists Do hands free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions 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 absorpti...

Page 11: ...ow part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation AAMI The final draft a joint effort by FDA medical device manufacturers and many other groups was completed in late 2000 This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI FDA has tested wireless phones and helped develop a volu...

Page 12: ...a car practice good common sense and remember the following tips 1 Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial If available these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road 2 When available use a hands free device If possible add an additional layer of convenience and safety to your wireless phone with one of the many hands fr...

Page 13: ...sistance or a special non emergency wireless assistance number when necessary 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 emergency number The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving For more informa...

Page 14: ...ential interference If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place switch your phone off immediately Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids In the event of such interference you may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices consult the manufac...

Page 15: ...lely on any wireless phone for essential communications medical emergencies for example Remember to make or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and or phone features are in use Check with local service providers To make an emergency cal...

Page 16: ...rence to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving an...

Page 17: ...quipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone its parts or accessories For vehicles equipped with an air bag remember that an air bag inflates with great force Do not place objects including both installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air b...

Page 18: ...ves and transmits radio frequency RF signals When you use your phone the system handling your call controls the power level This power can range from 0 006 watts to 0 2 watts in digital mode Maintaining Your Phone s Peak Performance For the best care of your phone only authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories Faulty service may void the warranty There are several simple guide...

Page 19: ...ll phone Dropping it especially on a hard surface can potentially cause damage to the phone and battery If you suspect damage to the phone or battery take it to a service center for inspection Never use any 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 gre...

Page 20: ... to keep the battery at room temperature A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work even when the battery is fully charged Li ion batteries are particularly affected by temperatures below 0 C 32 F The battery should not be charged at temperatures below 0 degrees C 32 degrees F or above 45 degrees C 113 degrees F Do not place the phone in areas that may get very hot such as on or n...

Page 21: ...ll children 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 hot areas High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic ...

Page 22: ...ll assist you and if necessary arrange for service Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones When some mobile phones are used near some hearing devices hearing aids and cochlear implants users may detect a buzzing humming or whining noise Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate The wireless tele...

Page 23: ...aring device s telecoil Switch or Telephone Switch than unrated phones T4 is the better higher of the two ratings Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them Hearing devices may also be measured for immunity to this type of interference Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find results for your hearing device The more immune your hearing aid is ...

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