Samsung STH-N275 User Manual Download

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Printed in Korea

Code No. : GH68-xxxxxA

English. 9/2001. Rev. 1.0

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TDMA MOBILE

TELEPHONE

STH-N275

Draft V

ersion

Sep. 07. 2001

* Some contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on

the software of the phone or your service provider.

Please, be sure to read this
manual before using your phone.
And keep the manual after
reading it and use any time you
have a question.

Summary of Contents for STH-N275

Page 1: ...om TDMA MOBILE TELEPHONE STH N275 Draft Version Sep 07 2001 Some contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider Please be sure to read this manual before using your phone And keep the manual after reading it and use any time you have a question ...

Page 2: ...REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U S Government These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population The guid...

Page 3: ...ization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http www fcc gov oet fccid after searching on FCC ID A3LSTHN270 Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates SAR can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications...

Page 4: ... Menu 3 4 59 Message Tone Menu 3 5 60 Error Tone Menu 3 6 60 Minute Minder Menu 3 7 61 Connect Tone Menu 3 8 61 Melody Composer 61 3 2 Phone Settings Greeting Message Menu 4 1 64 LCD Control Menu 4 2 64 Service Light Menu 4 3 65 Auto Redial Menu 4 4 66 Answer Mode Menu 4 5 66 Slide Menu Menu 4 6 67 Language Menu 4 7 67 Reset Settings Menu 4 8 67 Calling card Menu 4 9 68 Organizer Calendar Menu 5 1...

Page 5: ...hem on aircraft is both illegal and dangerous 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 Qualified service Only qualified ...

Page 6: ...re the phone is switched on and in service Enter the emergency number 100 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 supplying accessory will invalidate any approval or warranty applyin...

Page 7: ...ilent mode Makes or answers a call In idle mode recalls the last number dialed 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 Cancel correction key Power on off key Alphanumeric...

Page 8: ...le mode accesses your voice mail box 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 held down During a call records a call conversation when held down on the side of the phone During a call adjusts the earpiece volume In idle mode with the...

Page 9: ...s been received Appears when you set the mute mode Appears when you set an alarm 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 in the Phone Settings menu To specify the length of time for which the backlight is active set the Backlight menu op...

Page 10: ... catch so that the battery engages with the slots molded into the body 2 Slide 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 slide the battery do...

Page 11: ...rging 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 the lamp on the charge turns green disconnect the charger from the power outlet and remove it from the phone by squeezing the two tabs on the lead and unplug the...

Page 12: ...hone 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 in idle mode 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 ...

Page 13: ...l the required number is displayed 4 To Then Dial the number 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 previous page 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 men...

Page 14: ...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 G Ge en n...

Page 15: ...pe 3 3 vibration light message tone 3 5 vibration light error tone 3 6 off keypad 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...

Page 16: ...ghts 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 26 27 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 Using the Soft keys Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customi...

Page 17: ...e menus 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 sele...

Page 18: ... up to 250 1 250 numbers Storing 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 S...

Page 19: ...r then press 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 p...

Page 20: ...ng the OK soft key Erase Name This option allows you to erase a name stored in the phonebook so that all numbers under the name are 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 ...

Page 21: ...re different option times until the required option is highlighted New Entry This option allows you to create a new entry in the Phonebook For details on storing a phone number see page 30 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: ...the Exit soft key When prompted enter the lock code All entries in the Phonebook are then erased 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 have a call in progress if this service is supported by the network Of these two calls one is active and the other is on hold and you can swap betw...

Page 23: ... a call Note To communicate with answering machines or computerized telephony systems the Send keys option must be selected Searching for a Number in the Phonebook You can search for a number in the phonebook during a call 1 Press the Options soft key 2 Press the key to highlight the Phonebook option 3 Press the OK soft key The phonebook entries are listed 4 Enter the name that you wish to find If...

Page 24: ... al ll l O Op pt ti io on ns s Using the SMS Service If you receive an SMS Short Message Service message during a call the message icon lights 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 52 Answering a Secon...

Page 25: ...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 key 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 menu contains ...

Page 26: ...all Time 1 4 4 Reset Timers 1 Call Records Page 50 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 52 3 Sound Settings 3 1 Ring Volume 3 2 Ring Tone 3 3 Alert Type 3 4 Tone Length 3 5 Message Tone 3 6 Error Tone 3 7 Minute Minder 3 8 Connect Ton...

Page 27: ... 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 NAM Selection 7 6 Set Service Code 7 6 1 Call Diverting 7 6 2 Call Waiting 8 Games 8 1 Casino 8 2 Roulette 8 3 Black Jack 8 4 Sniper 8 5 Snake 8 6 Mole 8 7 Othello Page 81 Page 86 5 Organizer 5 1 Calendar 5 2 To Do List 5 3 Time Date 5 3 1 Set Time 5 3 2 Set Date 5 3 3 World Time ...

Page 28: ...ing Calls Menu 1 3 This option lets you view the last 10 numbers dialed You can also Delete the number Edit the number and save it in the phonebook Call Time Menu 1 4 This option lets you view the timers for calls made and received The following timers are available Last Call Time duration of the last call Total Call Time total duration of all calls made from or received to your phone since the ti...

Page 29: ...ed by your network Messages can be sent by text E mail and paging messaging systems provided that these services are supported by your network When the icon appears you have received new text messages If the message memory is full an error message is displayed and you cannot receive any new messages Use the Delete option in the Read Messages menu 2 2 to delete obsolete messages Voice Mail Menu 2 1...

Page 30: ...cate 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 4 Enter the destination phone number or e mail address and press the OK soft key to transmit the message 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 numb...

Page 31: ...e feature select Not Restricted Urgency allows you to set the urgency status of the 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 k...

Page 32: ...MF tones are what your phone transmits to access teleservices such as a bank account The system used by the bank or other service determines if you need short or long DTMF If the service is digital which most are these days short DTMF will almost always work However some new systems and almost all older analog system require you to use long DTMF tones Sound Settings You can use the Sound Settings ...

Page 33: ...enu 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 light ...

Page 34: ...dies 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 melod...

Page 35: ...rvice light flashes when the phone is ready for use 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 Greeting Message Menu 4 1 This option allows you to set a greeting message to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on The current message is displayed To Then press the Clear the...

Page 36: ...he lock code is preset to 0000 To change this code refer to page 78 Auto Redial Menu 4 4 With the Auto Redial function the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call Note The interval between two call attempts varies The following options are available OFF the number is not redialed ON the number is redialed automatically Answer Mode Menu 4 5 This option all...

Page 37: ... calling card To enter a pause P before the second number press and hold the key the number after P will be sent only by pressing the key when you make a calling call Note The order of the numbers which you must enter may vary depending on the dialing sequence your card uses 6 When entering the number is finished press the OK soft key 7 To return to idle mode press the key Selecting a Calling Card...

Page 38: ...layed Note For further details on how to enter characters refer to page 31 Organizer The Organizer feature enables you to View the calendar and organize your schedule Define a list of things to do Set the current date and time Set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time to remind you of an appointment for example Use the phone as a calculator Assign functions to the navigation keys so...

Page 39: ... the task Edit an existing Highlight the task task Press the Options soft key Select the Edit option Change the text priority and deadline for the task Once you have finished editing the memo press the OK soft key The following options are then available when you press the Options soft key Alarm allows you to set the alarm to ring on the chosen day Erase allows you to delete the memo Copy to allow...

Page 40: ...12 hours Date format YYYY MM DD year month day DD MM YYYY day month year MM DD YYYY month day year To Then Sort the existing Press the Options soft key tasks by priority Select the Sort option or status Select the sort criterion high low done undo Copy a task Highlight the task Press the Options soft key Select the Copy option Change the text priority and deadline for the task as required Delete a...

Page 41: ...ft soft key until the required symbol is displayed 5 To calculate the result press the key Alarm Menu 5 4 You can set the alarm to ring at a specific time Note To meet FAA safety guidelines the alarm does not function when the phone is off In the Alarm menu the following options are available Once Alarm the alarm rings only once and is then deactivated Daily Alarm the alarm rings every day at the ...

Page 42: ...estricted proceed as follows 1 Select Restrict outgoing call by pressing the key and then press Select 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 code to a new one...

Page 43: ...diverted if you do not answer the phone Unreachable calls are diverted if you are not in an area covered by your service provider Cancel All all call diverting options are cancelled 2 Enter your security code and press OK 3 Select the location by pressing the key and press Options 4 Select Edit then the OK soft key If a number has already been saved this option allows you to edit the number If you...

Page 44: ...ate and Residential systems When finding the best new system the phone displays it Then you can confirm by pressing Select or start another search by pressing Next 3 You are connected to that network The following options are available Activate activates the Call Diverting feature Cancel deactivates the Call Diverting feature You can deactivate all call diverting settings by selecting the Cancel A...

Page 45: ...our home system The first phone number displayed with this menu is the currently selected number 85 84 N Ne et tw wo or rk k S Se er rv vi ic ce es s N Ne et tw wo or rk k S Se er rv vi ic ce es s Notes It may not be necessary to have four NAMs for your phone if your service provider has service or roaming agreements for each area in which you wish to use your phone Contact your service provider f...

Page 46: ...hone 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 or key on the left side of the phone or the or key to see a more detailed description 87 86 High Score enables you to vie...

Page 47: ...ord a phone conversation press the key while you are on the phone 1 The message Recording displays along with the timer 2 Record a memo by speaking to the micro phone or talking to the remote person 3 To stop recording press the Stop soft key 4 If you are recording a phone conversation it is automatically saved by the title of the current date and time If you are recording a voice memo you are ask...

Page 48: ...u have finished press the key to return idle mode Edit Title You can change the title of the selected memo 1 The display shows the title of the currently selected memo Press the key to scroll to the memo whose title you want to edit 2 Press the Edit soft key 3 Enter the desired title up to 16 digits using the keypad For details on entering characters see page 31 4 When entering is done press the S...

Page 49: ...r 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 You may be in a weak rec...

Page 50: ...ips 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 U Us si in ng g t th he e B Ba at tt te er ri ie es s Using the Batteries Your phone is powered by a recharge...

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 al...

Page 53: ...g and receiving messages to and from another subscriber without having to speak to the correspondent The message created or received can be displayed received edited or sent 100 Glossary 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 Antenna A device for transmitting or r...

Page 54: ...ys a greeting and records a message Index A Accessories 7 Adjusting volume 22 Alarm 5 4 76 Alert Type 3 3 59 Answering a call 22 a second call 42 Answer mode 4 5 66 Auto Redial 4 4 66 B Backlight 13 64 contrast 65 Batteries charging 16 installing 14 low battery indicator 17 precautions 94 removing 15 C Calculator 5 5 78 Calendar 5 1 70 Caller group 36 ID 23 Calling card 4 9 68 Calls answering 22 a...

Page 55: ... de ex x 104 M continued Microphone mute 40 Minute Minder 3 7 61 Missed calls 1 1 50 deleting 25 editing the number 24 viewing 23 50 Mute key tones 41 microphone 40 N NAM selecting 7 5 84 Names entering 31 options 36 searching dialing 35 storing in the phonebook 30 Network Selection 7 3 82 Network Services 7 81 Number correcting 20 editing missed call 24 50 phonebook 34 erasing phonebook 34 moving...

Page 56: ...tinued Sending key tones 41 messages 55 Service code 7 6 85 Service light 13 65 Setting alarm 5 4 76 date 5 3 2 75 display language 67 time 5 3 1 74 Settings resetting 4 8 67 Setup 2 5 56 Silent mode 25 Slide Menu 4 6 67 SMS setup 2 5 56 text message icon 52 using 42 52 Soft keys using 26 Solving problems 92 Sound Settings 3 58 Speed Dialing 32 Switching on off microphone 40 phone 18 T Tasks defin...

Page 57: ...This information may be used to respond to questions Why the concern Mobile phones emit low levels of radiofrequency energy i e radiofrequency radiation in the microwave range while being used They also emit very low levels of radiofrequency energy RF considered non significant when in the stand by mode It is well known that high of RF can produce biological damage through heating effects this is ...

Page 58: ...s in particular that merit additional study 1 In a hospital based case control study researchers looked for an association between mobile phone use and either glioma a type of brain cancer or acoustic neuroma a benign tumor of the nerve sheath No statistically significant association was found between mobile phone use and acoustic neuroma There was also no association between mobile phone use and ...

Page 59: ...phones What is known about cases of human cancer that have been reported in users of hand held mobile phones Some people who have used mobile phones have been diagnosed with brain cancer But it is important to understand that this type of cancer also occurs among people who have not used mobile phones In fact brain cancer occurs in the U S population at a rate of about 6 new cases per 100 000 peop...

Page 60: ...s a key factor in how much exposure a person receives Those persons who spend long periods of time on their hand held mobile phones could consider holding lengthy conversations on conventional phones and reserving the hand held models for shorter conversations for for situations when other types of phones are not available Phone who must conduct extended conversations in their cars every day could...

Page 61: ...reless phone behind the wheel of a car practice good common sense and remember the following tips 1 Get to know your Samsung 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 wir...

Page 62: ...in danger call 100 or other local emergency number as you would want others to do for you 10 Call roadside assistance or a special non emergencies 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 specia...

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