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Important safety

precautions

Drive safely at all times

Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park

your vehicle first.

Switch off the phone when refuelling

Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service

station) or near fuels or chemicals.

Switch off in an aircraft

Wireless phones can cause interference. 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.

Failure to comply with the following

precautions may be dangerous or illegal.

Copyright information

• Bluetooth

is a registered trademark of

the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

Bluetooth QD ID: B013374

• Java

is a trademark or registered

trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.

• Windows Media

Player

is a registered

trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Summary of Contents for SGH L170

Page 1: ...tents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com Printed in Korea Code No GH68 17762A English EU 02 2008 Rev 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...SGH L170 User s Guide ...

Page 3: ...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 Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal Copyright information Bluetooth is a registered trade...

Page 4: ...way 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 phone For more de...

Page 5: ...ation 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 Select 3G Your phone is capable of operating in a 3G environment allowing much greater data transfer speed video streaming and video conferencing Special features of your phone MobileBlog Share your photos and vide...

Page 6: ...e other phone functions while listening to music FM radio Listen to your favourite radio stations anytime anywhere Digital data printing Print images messages and personal data directly from your phone Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices using wireless Bluetooth technology Web browser Access the wireless web to get up to the minute information and a wide v...

Page 7: ...Use an optional memory card 16 Step outside the phone 17 Begin with call functions camera music player web browser and other special features Make or answer calls 17 Use the camera 19 Upload photos and videos to the web 20 Play music 21 Listen to the FM radio 24 Browse the web 25 Use Phonebook 25 Send messages 26 View messages 28 Use Bluetooth 28 Switch applications 30 Menu functions 31 All menu o...

Page 8: ...er 13 Timer 14 Stopwatch 15 SIM application toolkit2 8 Camera 9 Settings 1 Phone profiles 2 Time date 3 Display light settings 4 Phone settings 5 Call settings 6 Security 7 Application settings 8 Network settings 9 Memory settings 10 Master reset 1 Available only if supported by your service provider 2 Available only if supported by your USIM or SIM card If the Google service is not available Blue...

Page 9: ...ain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer Get started First steps to operating your phone Assemble and charge the phone The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary depending on your region or service provider To AC power outlet ...

Page 10: ... the PIN and press Confirm Switch off Press and hold End Display Navigation keys Up Down Left Right Power Menu exit key Mouthpiece Earpiece Special function keys Dial key Front camera lens Application switch key Multifunction jack Right soft key Alphanumeric keys Left soft key Menu access or Web access Confirm key Centre ...

Page 11: ...ens Volume keys Camera Video call key Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display In Idle mode access your favourite menus directly In Menu mode scroll through menu options In Idle mode access Menu mode or launch the web browser depending on your region In Menu mode select the highlighted menu option or confirm input Make or answer a call In Idle mode retrieve the numbers rece...

Page 12: ...l prefix Enter special characters or perform special functions In Idle mode press and hold to activate or deactivate the Silent profile Press and hold to enter a pause between numbers Open the application switch window to access other applications without exiting the current application Adjust the phone volume In Idle mode press and hold to turn on the camera or press to make a video call In Camer...

Page 13: ... strength GPRS 2 5G network Connecting to GPRS 2 5G network or transferring data in GPRS 2 5G network EDGE network Connecting to EDGE network or transferring data in EDGE network UMTS 3G network Connecting to UMTS 3G network or transferring data in UMTS 3G network Voice call in progress Out of your service area Video call in progress Out of your service area Roaming network Call diverting active H...

Page 14: ...ured web page Memory card inserted Music playback in progress Music playback paused Music playback stopped New message Text message Multimedia message Email Voice mail Video message Push message Configuration message Profile setting Normal Silent Driving Meeting Outdoor offline Battery power level ...

Page 15: ...tion highlighted 4 Press Back to move up one level Press End to return to Idle mode Use menu numbers Press the number key corresponding to the option you want Change the text input mode Press and hold to switch between T9 mode and ABC mode Press to change case or switch to Number mode Press and hold to switch to Symbol mode ABC mode To enter a word Press the appropriate key until the character you...

Page 16: ... 0 to display alternative word choices Number mode Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want Symbol mode Press the keys corresponding to the symbols you want Other operations Press 1 to enter punctuation marks or special characters Press to insert a space Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor Press Clear to delete characters one by one Press and hold Clear to clear the entire disp...

Page 17: ... Menu and select Settings Phone profiles 2 Scroll to the sound profile you are using Display language Call ringer melody 3 Press Options and select Edit 4 Select Voice call ringtone a category a ringtone 5 Select Video call ringtone a category a ringtone 6 Press Options and select Save To change the sound profile 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Phone profiles 2 Select the profile you...

Page 18: ...Pictures 2 Select an image category 3 Select an image 4 Press Set Key tone volume Idle mode wallpaper 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Phone settings Shortcuts 2 Select a key 3 Select a menu to be assigned to the key You can activate the Silent profile to avoid disturbing other people In Idle mode press and hold Menu shortcuts Silent profile ...

Page 19: ...ne lock Important memory card information Do not remove a card from the phone or turn off the phone while data is being accessed or transferred This could result in loss of data and or damage to the card or phone Do not subject cards to strong shocks Do not touch card terminals with your fingers or metal objects If dirty wipe the card with a soft cloth Keep cards away from small children or pets D...

Page 20: ...e card into the card slot with the label side face down 3 Attach the battery cover 1 Remove the battery cover 2 Remove the card from the slot 3 Attach the battery cover Insert a memory card Remove the memory card To make a voice call 1 In Idle mode enter an area code and phone number 2 Press Send Press Volume to adjust the volume 3 Press End to end the call Make a call ...

Page 21: ...ller to see you via the camera 2 Press End to end the call Answer a call During a voice call press Unlock and then Centre and Yes to activate the speaker Press Centre again to switch back to the earpiece 1 During a call call the second participant The first call is put on hold 2 Press Options and select Conference call 3 Repeat step 1 and 2 to add more participants Use the speakerphone feature Mak...

Page 22: ...drop one participant 5 Press End to end the multi party call 1 In Idle mode press and hold to turn on the camera 2 Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments 3 Press Centre or to take a photo The photo is saved automatically 4 Press to take another photo 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select My files Images My photos 2 Select the photo you want Take a photo View a photo ...

Page 23: ...ecord another video 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select My files Videos My video clips 2 Select the video you want Record a video View a video 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Application settings MobileBlog settings ShoZu activation 2 Select On 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to activate the account 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Application settings MobileBlog set...

Page 24: ...lect Upload to web 4 Select a destination 5 Enter the title and description and select a tag 6 Press Upload Upload a file Use these methods Download from the wireless web Download from a PC using the optional Samsung PC Studio See Samsung PC Studio User s Guide Receive via Bluetooth Copy to a memory card and insert the card into the phone Synchronise music files with Windows Media Player See the n...

Page 25: ...e 3 Connect your phone and PC with an optional PC data cable 4 Select Sync digital media files to this device when a pop up window appears on your PC Synchronise withWindows Media Player 5 Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list 6 Click Start Sync 7 When synchronisation is finished disconnect the phone from the PC 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Music player 2 Select the fil...

Page 26: ...he current playlist Volume adjust the volume 4 Press Down to stop playback 1 From the music player screen press Options and select Open playlist All Playlists 2 Press Options and select Create playlist 3 Enter the title of the playlist and press Save 4 Select the added playlist 5 Press Options and select Add a source 6 Select a playlist or select the files you want and press OK 7 Press Centre to p...

Page 27: ...n on the radio 4 Press Left or Right to find available radio stations 5 Press Centre to turn off the radio Listen to the radio By automatic tuning From the radio screen press Options and select Self tuning Available radio stations are automatically saved By manual setup 1 From the radio screen press Left or Right to select the radio station you want 2 Press Options and select Add to Favourites Sto...

Page 28: ...o select an item press Centre To return to the previous page press Back To access browser options press Options Launch the web browser Navigate the web 1 In Idle mode enter a phone number and press Options 2 Select Add to Phonebook a memory location New 3 For Phone select a number type 4 Specify contact information 5 Press Centre or press Options and select Save to save the contact Add a contact ...

Page 29: ...ion 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages Create message Message Find a contact Send a text message 2 Enter the message text 3 Press Up to move to the recipient field 4 Enter destination numbers 5 Press Options and select Send to send the message 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages Create message Message 2 Enter the message text 3 Press Options and select Add item Create item or ...

Page 30: ...ssage 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages Create message Email 2 Enter the email text Send an email 3 Press Options and select Add attachment or Create item 4 Add a media file contact calendar item or bookmark item 5 Press Up to move to the subject field 6 Enter the email subject 7 Press Up to move to the recipient field 8 Enter email addresses 9 Press Options and select Send to send the...

Page 31: ... 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages Inbox 2 Select a multimedia message 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages Email inbox 2 Press Options and select Download 3 Select an email or a header View a text message View a multimedia message View an email 4 If you selected a header press Options and select Retrieve to view the body of the email 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Appli...

Page 32: ... Google service is available 2 Select a device Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device 3 Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device s Bluetooth PIN if it has one and press OK When the owner of the other device enters the same code pairing is complete 1 Access an application such as Phonebook My files Calendar Memo or Task 2 Select an item 3 Press Options and select Send namecard via or Send via...

Page 33: ... If necessary enter the Bluetooth PIN and press OK 2 Press Yes to confirm that you are willing to receive Receive data 1 While using a menu press 2 Select an application Call open the dialling screen Messages access the Messages menu Internet launch the web browser Music player open the music player screen 1 Press 2 Scroll to End all 3 Press Yes Switch to an application Available applications Clos...

Page 34: ...onebook Music player Access and listen to all music files sorted by criteria You can also make your own music playlists Google Bluetooth Depending on your country or service provider you may have one of these two menus here Google Launch the Google search engine to find information news images or local services from around the web You can also use the email service Bluetooth Connect the phone wire...

Page 35: ...Outbox Access messages that the phone is attempting to send or has failed to send Sentbox Access messages that you have sent My folders Create new folders and organise your messages Templates Make and use templates of frequently used messages or passages Delete by folders Delete messages in each message folder all at once Settings Set up various options for using the messaging services Memory stat...

Page 36: ... media album This menu is available only if supported by your service provider Memory status Check information about the memory currently in use Menu Description Alarms Set a wake up call to wake you up in the morning or an alarm to alert you to an event at a specific time Calendar Keep track of your schedule Voice recorder Record voice memos and any other sounds FM radio Listen to music or news v...

Page 37: ... want Memo Make memos for things that are important and manage them Task Make a list of tasks you need to complete Menu Description World clock Set your local time zone and find out the current time in another part of the world Calculator Perform arithmetic functions Converter Do conversions such as length and temperature Timer Set a period of time for the phone to count down Stopwatch Measure ela...

Page 38: ... your USIM or SIM card this menu may be available but labelled differently Menu Description Menu Description Phone profiles Change the sound settings of the phone for different events or situations Time date Change the time and date displayed on your phone Display light settings Display settings Wallpaper Change the background image that is displayed in Idle mode Display light settings Display set...

Page 39: ...isplay while dialling Menu Description Display light settings Display settings Clock display Select a clock type to be displayed on the idle screen Display light settings Display settings Skin colour Select a skin colour pattern for Menu mode Display light settings Light settings LCD brightness Adjust the brightness of the display for varying lighting conditions Display light settings Light settin...

Page 40: ...ne numbers or assign a name to each of the numbers Menu Description Phone settings Auto keypad lock Set the phone to lock the keypad automatically when the display turns off Phone settings Volume key function Set how the phone reacts if you press and hold Volume when a call comes in Phone settings Camera key Set a default function for Phone settings Touch sensitivity Adjust the sensitivity level o...

Page 41: ...k Set the phone to work only with the current USIM or SIM card by assigning a SIM lock password Menu Description Security PIN lock Activate your PIN to protect your USIM or SIM card against unauthorised use Security Privacy lock Lock access to messages files call logs contacts calendar memo or tasks Security Fixed dialling mode Set the phone to restrict calls to a limited set of phone numbers if s...

Page 42: ...in features supported by your service provider Menu Description Application settings Customise the settings for using applications available on the phone Network settings Network selection Select the network to be used while roaming outside of your home area or let the network be chosen automatically Network settings Network mode Select the network you use Network settings Preferred networks Add a...

Page 43: ...ations through the periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies The limits include a substantial safety margin designed to ensure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health The exposure standard for mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate SAR The SAR limit recommended by the EU Council is 2 0 W kg 1 The highest SAR value for this model ph...

Page 44: ...k s base station it uses less power Talk and standby time are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and the parameters set by the service provider Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge the type of battery and the charger used The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will gradually wear out When the operation time is notice...

Page 45: ...ct causing the short circuiting Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations Always recycle Do not dispose of batteries in a fire Road safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere anytime But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones one that every user must uphold When you are driving a car drivin...

Page 46: ...have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place switch off your phone 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 manufacturer of your device to det...

Page 47: ... butane areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Emergency calls This phone like any wireless phone operates using radio signals wireless and landline networks as well as user programmed functions which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions Therefore you sho...

Page 48: ...our phone before boarding an aircraft It is dangerous and illegal to use wireless phones in an aircraft because they can interfere with the operation of the aircraft Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender or legal action or both Care and maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be t...

Page 49: ...n Do not put the phone in or on heating devices such as a microwave oven stove or radiator The phone may explode when overheated When the phone or battery gets wet the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes colour In this case phone repairs are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer s warranty even if the warranty for your phone has not expired If your phone has a flash or light ...

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