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Printed in Korea

Code No. : GH68-xxxxxA

English. 10/2000. Rev. 1.0

ELECTRONICS

World Wide Web

http://www.samsungmobile.com

TDMA MOBILE

TELEPHONE 

STH-N270

Draft 

Version

Summary of Contents for STH-N270

Page 1: ...Printed in Korea Code No GH68 xxxxxA English 10 2000 Rev 1 0 ELECTRONICS World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com TDMA MOBILE TELEPHONE STH N270 Draft Version ...

Page 2: ... an approved antenna Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could impair call quality damage the phone or result in violation of FCC regulations Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin a minor burn may result Please contact your local dealer for replacement antenna Body worn Operation This device was tested for typical body worn...

Page 3: ...u 2 5 58 Sound Settings 60 Ring Volume Menu 3 1 60 Ring Tone Menu 3 2 60 Alert Type Menu 3 3 61 Keypad Tone Menu 3 4 61 Message Tone Menu 3 5 62 Error Tone Menu 3 6 62 3 2 Sound Settings continued Minute Minder Menu 3 7 63 Connect Tone Menu 3 8 63 Melody Composer Menu 3 9 63 Phone Settings 66 Infrared Activate Menu 4 1 66 Greeting Message Menu 4 2 67 Calling Card Menu 4 3 67 Backlight Menu 4 4 70 ...

Page 4: ...ngerous Respect special regulations Follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it or when it may cause interference or danger in a hospital for example Interference All mobile phones may be subject to radio interference which may affect their performance Network Services 84 Call Diverting Menu 7 1 84 Call Waiting Menu 7 2 85...

Page 5: ...th the antenna when the phone is switched on Emergency calls Ensure the phone is switched on and in service Enter the emergency number 112 or other official emergency number and press the key Give your location Do not end the call until given permission to do so End the call by closing the flip cover or pressing the key IMPORTANT Use only SAMSUNG approved accessories The use of any other power acc...

Page 6: ... dialed In the menu facility selects a menu function or stores information that you have entered such as a name in the phone Ends a call Also switches the phone on and off when pressed and held In the menu facility returns to the idle mode and cancels your input 9 8 Y Yo ou ur r P Ph ho on ne e Earpiece Service light Soft key left Volume menu browse keys Navigation key Display Soft key right Cance...

Page 7: ... ou ur r P Ph ho on ne e Key Description Enter numbers letters and some special characters Enter special dial characters Also use these keys for various purposes in different functions on the side of the phone In idle mode records a voice memo when pressed and held down on the side of the phone During a call adjust the earpiece volume In idle mode with the flip cover open adjust the key volume In ...

Page 8: ...to communicate with an IrDA compliant device to send or receive data fax for further details see page 66 Appears when a new voice mail message has been received Appears when you set the mute mode Backlight The display is illuminated by a backlight When you press any key the backlight illuminates It turns off if no key is pressed within a given period of time depending on the Backlight option set i...

Page 9: ... battery engages with the slots molded into the body 2 With the catch pressed and held down push the battery toward the top of the phone until it snaps into place To Remove the Battery 1 If necessary switch off the phone by holding down the key until the the power off graphic begins to play 2 Remove the battery To do so Push and hold down the catch above the battery on the back of the phone and sl...

Page 10: ...imately 200 minutes Charging a Battery by a Travel Charger 1 With the battery in position on the phone connect the lead from the travel charger to the jack on the bottom of the phone 2 Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet 3 When charging is finished disconnect the charger from the power outlet and remove it from the phone by squeezing the two tabs on the lead and unplug the lead Low Ba...

Page 11: ...one You can lock your phone to protect the phone against unauthorized use When the phone is locked you cannot operate the phone until you enter the lock code To lock your phone Press and hold down the key for more than two seconds Phone Locked appears on the idle screen To unlock the phone Press the Unlock soft key and enter the lock code then press the OK soft key Your phone s lock code is preset...

Page 12: ...er Press the key displayed Edit the number Press the Edit soft key displayed Change the number as required referring to Correcting the Number for further details see opposite General Functions Making a Call When the idle screen is displayed key in the area code and phone number and press the key Note If you have set the Auto Redial menu option 4 6 to ON see page 71 and the person called does not a...

Page 13: ... for any reason you can find out who was calling you provided that this service is available In this way you can call the person back if necessary The number of missed calls is displayed on the idle screen immediately after the call was missed To view the missed call immediately proceed as follows 1 If the phone is closed open the flip cover 22 23 G Ge en ne er ra al l F Fu un nc ct ti io on ns s ...

Page 14: ...lowing alert type vibration keypad tone off message tone light only error tone off Press and hold the C key again to exit silent mode This feature is convenient when you are in a hurry to mute the phone sound such as when in a theater 2 Press the View soft key The number corresponding to the most recent missed call is displayed if available 3 To Then press the Scroll through the key missed calls C...

Page 15: ...used to identify the memo If you make a call and record the conversation the phone number is saved as the label when you do not add a label If you record the conversation which is held by someone s calling and do not enter a label No Label is saved as the label Continue allows you to continue recording the memo Erase allows you to erase the memo you have just recorded To Review a Voice Memo To rev...

Page 16: ...lights the current option If however there are only two options such as On Off or Enable Disable your phone highlights the option that is not currently active so that you can select it directly 28 29 S Se el le ec ct ti in ng g F Fu un nc ct ti io on ns s a an nd d O Op pt ti io on ns s Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customize your phone Thes...

Page 17: ...enus until you reach the Phone Settings menu by pressing the key 4 Scroll through the sub menus until you reach the Language sub menu by pressing the key 5 To view the languages available press the Select soft key The current setting is highlighted 6 Scroll through the list of languages until the appropriate one is highlighted by pressing the key 7 Press the Select soft key to confirm your selecti...

Page 18: ...g a Phone Number with a Name As soon as you start to enter a number Save appears above the left soft key to allow you to store the number in the phonebook 1 Key in the number to be stored Note If you make a mistake while entering a number correct it using the C key For further details refer to page 20 2 When you are sure that it is correct press the Save soft key 3 Select a label by pressing the k...

Page 19: ...ress the key your phone displays the details on the entry such as name number location number and label If you have stored more than one number for a name scroll through the entry by pressing the key repeatedly Phonebook Options When storing or viewing a number in the phonebook Options appears above the left soft key to allow you to access the phonebook options described in the following paragraph...

Page 20: ...rase a name stored in the phonebook so that all numbers in the name is erased You are asked to confirm that you wish to erase the name by pressing the OK soft key Move This option allows you to move a phonebook number to another location When prompted enter the location number which you are moving the number to and press the OK soft key Caller Group This option allows you to set the number as a me...

Page 21: ...ore different option times until the required option is highlighted New Name This option allows you to create a new entry in the Phonebook For details on storing a phone number see page 32 Caller Group You can set the phone to ring in a specific way and display a preselected graphic icon when a particular person calls you To do so you must Define your caller groups Assign the numbers in the phoneb...

Page 22: ...numbers are stored in the Phonebook Erase All This option allows you to erase all of the Phonebook entries When a confirmation appears press the Yes soft key to erase all Phonebook entries If you do not want to erase press the Cancel soft key In Call Options Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call Putting a Call on Hold You can make another call while you h...

Page 23: ... can hear you again Muting Sending Key Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on If the Mute keys option is selected your phone does not transmit the key tones It allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call Note To communicate with answering machines or computerized telephony systems the Send keys option must be selected Searching for a Number in t...

Page 24: ...you receive an SMS Short Message Service message during a call the message icon flashes in the display The SMS Service option enables you to use this feature Read Messages allows you to read the messages that you have received Write Messages allows you to write a message For further details on the SMS service refer to page 54 Answering a Second Call You can answer an incoming call while you have a...

Page 25: ... functions are arranged in menus and submenus The menus and submenus can be accessed by scrolling or by using the shortcuts Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling 1 In idle mode press the Menu soft key to access the menu facility Scroll with the key or the or keys on the left side of the phone to reach the desired main menu e g Phone Settings Press the Select soft key to enter the menu 2 If the me...

Page 26: ... 3 Reset Timers 1 Call Records Page 52 2 Messages 2 1 Voice Mail 2 1 1 Connect to Voice Server 2 1 2 Voice Server Number 2 2 Read Messages 2 2 1 New Inbox 2 2 2 Old Inbox 2 2 3 Outbox 2 3 Write Messages 2 4 Preset Message List 2 5 Setup Page 54 3 Sound Settings 3 1 Ring Volume 3 2 Ring Tone 3 3 Alert Type 3 4 Keypad Tone 3 5 Message Tone 3 6 Error Tone 3 7 Minute Minder 3 8 Connect Tone 3 9 Melody...

Page 27: ... World Time 5 3 4 Format 5 4 Alarm 5 4 1 Once Alarm 5 4 2 Daily Alarm 5 4 3 Weekly Alarm 5 4 4 Remove Alarm 5 4 5 Autopower 5 5 Calculator Page 73 Page 81 7 Network Services 7 1 Call Diverting 7 1 1 Divert Always 7 1 2 Busy 7 1 3 No Reply 7 1 4 Unreachable 7 1 5 Cancel All 7 2 Call Waiting 7 3 Network Selection 7 3 1 Automatic 7 3 2 Manual 7 3 3 New Search 7 4 Voice Privacy 7 5 Send ID 7 6 NAM Sel...

Page 28: ... ten numbers in these lists Missed Calls Menu 1 1 This option lets you view the last 10 unanswered calls You can also Edit the number if available and dial it or save it in the phonebook Delete the number from the list Received Calls Menu 1 2 This option lets you view the last 10 phone calls received You can also Edit the number if available and dial it or save it in the phonebook Delete the numbe...

Page 29: ...ed The following timers are available Last Call Time length of the last call Total Call Time total length of all calls made from or received to your phone since the timer was last reset Reset Timers option used to reset the call timers you must first enter the phone s lock code see page 81 and then press the OK soft key Note The actual time invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary depe...

Page 30: ... function is a network service and may not be supported by your network Messages can be sent by text E mail and paging messaging systems provided that these services are supported by your network To send text messages by phone you must obtain the number of the SMS center from your service provider When the icon appears you have received new text messages If the message memory is full an error mess...

Page 31: ...dicate the message status Save Only allows you to save the message so that it can be sent later When you read the message in your outbox Not sent is displayed To view this message press the View soft key The screen shows the Sender s phone number if sent with the message or recipient s phone number Message text To scroll through the message press the key You can choose the following options by pre...

Page 32: ...he messages Bulk Normal Urgent and Very Urgent are available Type allows you to set the type of messages Text and E mail are available Preset Message List Menu 2 4 Using this menu you can preset up to five messages that you use most frequently This menu shows the preset message list Scroll through the list using the key When the required message number appears press the Options soft key Edit allow...

Page 33: ...e following options are available OFF the keys do not make any sound Tone each key when pressed makes a different sound Beep each key when pressed makes the same sound Sound Settings You can use the Sound Settings feature to customize various settings such as the Ringing tone or melody volume and type Sounds made when you press a key make an error or receive a message Ring Volume Menu 3 1 This opt...

Page 34: ...er Menu 3 9 This option allows you to compose your own melody to be used as the ring tone Three octaves are available A maximum of 100 notes can be entered You can adjust the length of the notes and add rests as required Message Tone Menu 3 5 This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received The following options are available Light Only the service li...

Page 35: ...es composed via the Ring Tone menu option 3 2 they are tones 19 and 20 respectively Otherwise press the No soft key The melody is saved only Composing a Melody You can compose two melodies When you access the menu the names of any melodies created are displayed Otherwise Melody 1 and Melody 2 appear Select the melody that you wish to create or edit To Then press the Compose a Edit soft key melody ...

Page 36: ...can use it for dialing by pressing and holding down the key Dialing Sequence allows you to select the dialing sequence Phone Settings Many different features of your phone can be customized to suit your preferences All of these features are accessed via the Phone Settings menu Infrared Activate Menu 4 1 This feature allows you to send or receive data fax through the infrared port To use an infrare...

Page 37: ...d options programmed into your phone Please look at the back of your calling card or contact your long distance company for more information Change Name changes the name of the calling card Erase erases the calling card 2 Select Dialing Sequence using the key and press Select 3 Select the dialing sequence your card uses see the table below using the key and press Select 4 Enter the number when pro...

Page 38: ...just the contrast of the LCD screen by pressing the or key Each time you press the key you can see the LCD screen changing according to the current value Backlight Menu 4 4 You can select whether or not the phone uses the backlight A marginal increase in standby talk time can be achieved by turning the backlight off The following options are available OFF the backlight is not used Short the backli...

Page 39: ...he Options soft key Search all displays all memos set regardless of the day and starting with the oldest To scroll through the memos press the key Delete all allows you to delete all memos You are asked to confirm your action Go to date allows you to jump to a specific date Slide Menu Menu 4 9 With the Slide Menu feature you can determine how the menus are displayed If the feature is enabled the m...

Page 40: ...enter characters see page 33 3 Press the OK soft key Writing a Memo To write or edit a memo on a specific date proceed as follows 1 Select the required date in the calendar using the navigation keys Note To skip to the previous or next month press the or keys on the left side of the phone 2 Press the Select soft key An empty memo screen is displayed to allow you to enter your memo 3 Enter your mem...

Page 41: ...3 4 Note Before setting the time you must specify your time zone via the World Time menu option 5 3 3 4 Select high or low priority using the key and the Select soft key 5 Enter your deadline 6 Press the OK soft key Editing the To Do List If tasks are already defined in the To Do List when you select the To Do List menu option 5 2 the current contents are displayed with the associated priority and...

Page 42: ...es the alarm Autopower if set to Enable switches the phone on automatically when the alarm rings You are then asked if you wish to leave the phone switched on Set Date allows you to enter the day month and year You can change the date format via the Format menu option 5 3 4 World Time allows you to check the current time for Greenwich Mean Time GMT and 21 major cities around the world using the ke...

Page 43: ...oft key until the required symbol is displayed 5 To calculate the result press the key 81 80 O Or rg ga an ni iz ze er r Security The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone to The people of your choice The types of calls of your choice Change Lock code Menu 6 1 The lock code is a password for locking or unlocking the phone This feature allows you to change your current lock...

Page 44: ...soft key Then enter the desired number and press the OK soft key To make an SOS call when the phone is locked press the SOS soft key select the desired number saved in the SOS call list and then press the Yes soft key Call Restriction Menu 6 3 The call restriction feature allows you to restrict your calls Call restriction can be set up in the following ways Restrict all outgoing call calls cannot ...

Page 45: ... used when roaming outside your home area is selected automatically or manually Note You can select a network other than your home network only if it has a valid roaming agreement with your home network Network Services These menu functions are network services Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them if you so wish Call Diverting Menu 7 1 This network...

Page 46: ...e er rv vi ic ce es s N Ne et tw wo or rk k S Se er rv vi ic ce es s Voice Privacy Menu 7 4 Used only in digital networks Voice Privacy encrypts the voice channel so that people cannot eavesdrop on your conversation If you turn this feature on and voice privacy becomes inactive for any reason your phone displays Voice privacy not active and beeps The following options are available Activate turns ...

Page 47: ...ovider has service or roaming agreements for each area in which you wish to use your phone Contact your service provider for details You need at least one active number to make a call You cannot change from one NAM to another during a call 89 88 N Ne et tw wo or rk k S Se er rv vi ic ce es s Set Service Code Menu 7 7 For using the network services such as the Call Diverging and Call Waiting you mu...

Page 48: ...u to configure the phone for the chosen game backlight and sound settings To adjust each setting highlight the Backlight or Sound option by pressing the key and then toggle between ON and OFF by pressing the On Off soft key Instructions describes the buttons used by the game If necessary press the right soft key to see a more detailed description 91 90 High Score enables you to view the highest sc...

Page 49: ...and serial numbers of your phone Your warranty details A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG after sales service Solving Problems Before contacting the after sales service perform the following simple checks They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call No service Network failure or Not done is displayed The network connection was lost...

Page 50: ...strips on the battery for example when you carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag Short circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the object causing the short circuit Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations Always recycle Do not dispose of batteries in a fire S So ol lv vi in ng g P Pr ro ob bl le em ms s Using the Batteries Your phone is powered by a rechargeable...

Page 51: ...n of the aircraft or disrupt the cellular network Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of cellular telephone services to the offender legal action or both 96 Safety Information Road Safety Remember road safety always comes first Do not use a hand held phone while driving a vehicle Always park the vehicle before having a conversation Make sure that the phone is...

Page 52: ... certain network services and or phone features are in use Check with local cellular service providers 98 S Sa af fe et ty y I In nf fo or rm ma at ti io on n Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care The suggestions below will help you fulfill the warranty obligations and enjoy this product for many years Keep the phone and a...

Page 53: ...es to and from another subscriber without having to speak to the correspondent The message created or received up to 160 characters long can be displayed received edited or sent 100 Glossary of Terms To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on your mobile phone here are a few definitions Active Flip Ability to an...

Page 54: ...talling 14 low battery indicator 17 precautions 94 removing 15 C Calculator 5 5 80 Calendar 5 1 73 Caller group 39 ID 23 Calling card 4 3 67 Calls answering 22 a second call 44 conference 45 dialed 1 3 53 diverting 7 1 84 ending 21 holding 41 international 20 making 20 missed 23 52 received 1 2 52 records 1 53 redialing automatically 71 restriction 6 3 82 SOS 6 4 83 time 1 4 53 via the phonebook 2...

Page 55: ...de ex x 104 M continued Microphone mute 42 Minute Minder 3 7 63 Missed calls 1 1 52 deleting 25 editing the number 24 viewing 23 52 Mute key tones 43 microphone 42 N Names entering 33 options 38 searching dialing 37 storing in the phonebook 32 Network Selection 7 3 85 Network Services 7 84 Number correcting 20 editing missed call 24 52 phonebook 36 erasing phonebook 36 moving phonebook 37 own 40 r...

Page 56: ...editing 76 sorting 77 Text messages 54 icon 54 preset 2 4 58 reading 2 2 55 setup 2 5 58 writing 2 3 57 Time calls 1 4 53 63 format 5 3 4 78 setting 5 3 1 77 world 5 3 3 78 To Do List 5 2 75 Tone connect 3 8 63 error 3 6 62 keypad 3 4 61 melody 60 message 3 5 62 ring 3 2 60 Travel charger 16 V Vibration 61 Voice mail 2 1 54 Voice memo 26 Voice privacy 7 4 87 Voice Server Number 2 1 2 53 Volume adj...

Page 57: ...s the key End a Call View Missed Calls Briefly press the key Press the Menu soft key Scroll with the key through the list of menus until you reach the required menu Press the Select soft key Scroll with the key through the list of options until the required one is selected Press the Select soft key to confirm Access the Menu Function Each of the two soft keys performs the function indicated by the...

Page 58: ... Enter the start of the name Press the Search soft key To scroll through the names press the key To make a call press the Search for a Number in the Phonebook Press the or key Adjust the Volume Select the Alert Type menu option 3 3 Select an option Light only Melody Vibration Vibra Melody Press the Select soft key to confirm Choose the Alert Type Open the phone or Press the key Answer a Call ...

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