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Printed in Korea

Code No.: GH68-

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English (LTN). 

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1/2008. Rev. 1.0

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SGH-M1

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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.

 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 into the phone and a power outlet.

   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.

With the triangle facing 

the front of your phone

 Phone layout and key functions

Web access/

Confirm key

In Idle mode, accesses

the web browser. In

Menu mode, selects the

highlighted option or

confirms input.

Voicemail server key

In Idle mode, accesses

your voicemail server

when held down.

Soft keys

Perform functions

indicated by the text

above the key.

4-way navigation keys

In Idle mode, access your 

favorite menus directly or 

adjust the volume level.
In Menu mode, scroll 

through menu options.

Power/End key

Turns the phone on or 

off when held down. 

Also ends a call.

Silent mode key

X

 

Silent mode

 

Dial key

Makes and answers a

call. In Idle mode,

retrieves the most

recent calls.

Cancel/Clear key

Deletes characters from 

the display. Returns the 

display to the previous 

menu level. 

Sends an SOS message 

when pressed four times 

with the key locked.

X

 

SOS mode

Keypad lock key

 

X

 

Keypad lock mode

Alphanumeric keys

 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.

Keypad 

lock mode

Press and hold   in Idle mode and then press the 

Yes

 soft key 

to lock the keypad and ignore accidental key pressing. To 

unlock, press the 

Unlock

 soft key and then  .

SOS

mode

Press 

C

 four times in Idle mode with the key locked to send an 

SOS message to preset numbers. Once the SOS message is 

sent, the phone will change to SOS mode and will receive calls 

only from the registered recipients. Upon receiving a call from 

the SOS message recipients, the phone will automatically 

answer the call. Press 

 

to exit SOS mode.

Text and graphics

Soft key function 

indicators

Menu      Phonebook

Icons

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

Icon

Description

 

Signal strength
Call in progress
Out of your service area or Offline mode; you cannot make 

or receive calls except for emergency calls
SOS message feature active
GPRS network
Alarm set
Silent mode
Ringer type
• None:  Melody

:  Vibration

: Vibration then melody

Call diverting feature active
New text message

New multimedia message

New voicemail message
Battery power level

 Switching on or off the phone 

1. Press and hold 

 for more than one second to switch on the phone.

2. If the time & date message appears, press the 

Yes

 soft key and set 

the time and date by following the onscreen instructions.

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 

 

Text language

.

3. Select a language.

 Making a call

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

2. Press 

 to end the call.

 Answering a call

1. When the phone rings, press the 

Accept

 soft key or 

 to answer a 

call. 
Press 

 to reject the call.

2. Press 

 to end the call.

 Adjusting the volume

1. In Idle mode, press the 

Menu

 soft key.

2. Select 

Sound

 

settings

 

 

Incoming calls 

 

Ring volume

3. Press the Navigation keys to adjust the volume level.

4. Press the 

Save

 soft key. 

While a call is in progress, press 

Up

 or 

Down

 to adjust the earpiece 

volume. 

 Changing a ringtone for calls

1. In Idle mode, press the 

Menu

 soft key.

2. Select 

Sound settings 

 

Incoming calls 

 

Default ringtones

 or 

My sounds

3. Select a ringtone and press the 

Yes

 soft key.

 Redialing 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. 

 Using the menus

In Idle mode, press the

 

Menu

 soft key

 

to enter the main menu.

Use the 4-way navigation keys to scroll 

up, down, left, or right through the menu 

system, highlight menu items, change 

feature settings, and play games.

To exit the 

menu without 

changing the 

menu settings, 

press this 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

Back

 soft key

or 

C

.

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.

 Menu map

1.  Call log

1.1  Missed calls
1.2  Received calls

1.3  Dialled calls
1.4  Delete all
1.5  Call time

1.6  Call costs*

2.  Network services

2.1  Call diverting

2.2  Call barring
2.3  Call waiting
2.4  Network selection

2.5  Caller ID
2.6  Band selection

3.  Applications

3.1  Voice recorder
3.2  SIM-AT*

4.  Sound settings

4.1  Incoming calls
4.2  Messages
4.3  Power on/off

4.4  Connection tone
4.5 

 

Keypad tone

4.6  Minute minder

4.7  Silent mode
4.8  Alerts on call

5.  Messages

5.1  Text messages
5.2  Multimedia messages

5.3  Push messages
5.4  Preset messages
5.5  Voice mail

5.6  Broadcast
5.7  Settings
5.8  SOS messages

5.9  Memory status

6.  Fun box

6.1  WWW services

6.2  Media box
6.3  JAVA world

7.  Planner

7.1  New memo
7.2  Calendar
7.3  To do list

7.4  Clock
7.5  Alarm
7.6  Calculator

7.7  Converter
7.8  Timer
7.9  Stopwatch

8.  Camera

8.1  Take photos
8.2  My photos

8.3  Delete all
8.4  Settings
8.5  Memory status

9.  Phone settings

9.1  Display
9.2  Greeting message

9.3  Language
9.4  Offline mode
9.5  Security

9.6  Auto redial
9.7  Anykey answer
9.8  Auto keypad lock

9.9  Reset settings

Press the 

Phonebook

 

soft 

key in Idle mode.
1  Find name

2  FDN list
3  Add entry
4  Speed-dial list

5  Own number
6  Group setting
7  Management
8  SDN* 
*

 Shows only if supported by 

your SIM card.

 Entering text

Changing the text input mode

In a text input field, press the right soft key until the input mode indicator 
you want appears. 

T9 mode

1. Press 

2

 to 

9

 to start entering a word. Press each key once for one 

letter. 
The word you are entering appears on the display. It may change with 
each keypress. Finish entering the word before editing or deleting any

 

keystrokes.
Example: To enter “Hello” in T9 mode, press

 

4

3

5

5

, and

 

6

.

2. Press   to insert a space and enter the next word.

ABC mode

Press the keys labeled with the letter you want once for the first letter, 
twice for the second letter, and so on.
For example, press 

2

 three times to enter “C” and 

5

 two times to enter 

“K.”

Summary of Contents for SGH-M140L

Page 1: ...gs press the Accept soft key or to answer a call Press to reject the call 2 Press to end the call Adjusting the volume 1 In Idle mode press the Menu soft key 2 Select Sound settings Incoming calls Rin...

Page 2: ...ox Media box My photos Downloaded images or Sounds Access sounds or images in your phone s memory Menu Fun box Media box Delete all Delete sounds and images in each media box Menu Fun box Media box Me...

Page 3: ...lish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population The guidelines are based on the safety standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and through...

Page 4: ...quirement for safe exposure The tests are performed in positions and locations e g at the ear and worn on the body as required by the FCC for each model While there may be differences between the SAR...

Page 5: ...A 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 int peh emf en Precautions when using batteries Never use any char...

Page 6: ...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 term...

Page 7: ...and assess the traffic if possible place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary If you need to make a call while moving dial o...

Page 8: ...ed that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded...

Page 9: ...s information Switch off your phone in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be...

Page 10: ...ns 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...

Page 11: ...e 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 gre...

Page 12: ...hone s electronic circuit boards Do not drop knock or shake the phone Rough handling can break internal circuit boards Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the ph...

Page 13: ...ill 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 en...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...d to FCC are GSM850 Head Max 0 622 W Kg Body Max 0 839 W Kg GSM1900 Head Max 0 632 W Kg Body Max 0 495 W Kg Body worn operations are restricted to Samsung supplied approved or none Samsung designated...

Page 16: ...rst 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 a...

Page 17: ...eless phone within easy reach Make sure you place your wireless phone within easy reach and where you can grab it without removing your eyes from the road If you get an incoming call at an inconvenien...

Page 18: ...you can own to protect yourself and your family in dangerous situations with your phone at your side help is only three numbers away Dial 9 1 1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire traf...

Page 19: ...com consumer issues driving articles cfm ID 85 Appendix C Consumer Update on Wireless Phones U S Food and Drug Administration 1 What kinds of phones are the subject of this update The term wireless p...

Page 20: ...ditional research In some cases other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results 3 What is FDA s role concerning the safety of...

Page 21: ...sibilities 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...

Page 22: ...ment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world 5 What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone If...

Page 23: ...es brain tumors or other ill effects Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists 7 Do...

Page 24: ...reasonable basis to substantiate their claim 9 What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment Radio frequency energy RF from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices F...

Page 25: ...using chemicals so as to be pre disposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day These conditions are not similar to the cond...

Page 26: ...asurement such as the angle at which the phone is held or which model of phone is used 12 Which other federal agencies have responsibilities related to potential RF health effects Additional informati...

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