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* Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. TRI BAND GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-S100 ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-02936A World Wide Web English. 06/2002. Rev. 1.1...
Contents Important Safety Precautions ...... 7 Unpacking ............ 9 Your Phone ..........10 Phone Layout..........10 Display ............13 Service Light ..........16 Getting Started .......... 17 Installing the SIM Card ........17 Charging a Battery ........19 Switching the Phone On/Off ......21 Call Functions ..........
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Contents Contents Entering Text ..........42 Sound Settings........... 72 Changing the Text Input Mode ......43 Ring Tone (Menu 3.1) .......... 72 Using the T9 Mode ........44 Ring Volume (Menu 3.2)........72 Using the Upper/Lower-Case Alert Type (Menu 3.3) ......... 73 Character Mode ..........
Important Safety Precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. For more detailed safety information, see “Health and Safety Information” on page 114. Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first.
The design of this phone complies with European Union (EU) requirements relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure. To maintain compliance with these requirements, use only Samsung-supplied or approved accessories. Use of non-approved accessories may violate the requirements. Travel Adapter Handset Sensible Use Use only in the normal position (held to the ear).
Your Phone Your Phone Description Phone Layout In the menu facility, scroll through the The following illustrations show the main menu options and phonebook memory. elements of your phone. In idle mode, allow you to access your favourite menu options directly (for more information on shortcuts, see Earpiece page 85).
Your Phone Your Phone Display Description (continued) Makes or answers a call. Display Layout When held down in idle mode, recalls the last number dialled or received. The display comprises three areas. In the menu facility, selects a menu function or stores information that you Icons have entered (such as a name) in the phone or SIM memory.
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Your Phone Your Phone Icons Icon Description Icon Description Appears when you are out of your home area and have registered with a different Shows the received signal strength. The network, when travelling in other greater the number of bars, the better the countries, for example.
Your Phone Getting Started Service Light Installing the SIM Card The service light is in the top right-hand corner of the phone. It flashes when services are available on the phone. When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with To activate or deactivate use of the service light, your subscription details, such as your PIN, any set the Service Light menu option (Menu...
Use only approved batteries and chargers. it, as shown, and take it out of the holder. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. The phone can be used while the battery is charging, but this will cause the phone to charge more slowly.
Getting Started Getting Started 2. Connect the adapter to a standard AC wall Switching the Phone On/Off outlet. 1. Open the folder. 3. When charging is finished, disconnect the adapter from the power outlet and from the 2. Hold down the key until the phone phone by pressing the grey tabs on both sides of switches on.
Call Functions Call Functions Ending a Call When you have finished your call, briefly press Making a Call key. When the idle screen is displayed, key in the area Redialling the Last Number code and phone number, and press the key.
Call Functions Call Functions Making a Call from the Phonebook Answering a Call You can store frequently-dialled phone numbers When somebody calls you, the phone rings and with a name in the SIM card or the phone the following screen appears on each display. memory, using the phonebook.
Call Functions Call Functions Viewing Missed Calls Editing a Missed Call Number If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who was calling you, provided Note: If the number corresponding to the missed call that this service is available.
Call Functions Selecting Functions and Options Switching Quickly to the Silent Mode Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise your phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed The Silent Mode is convenient when discretion is via the two soft keys marked .
Selecting Functions and Options Selecting Functions and Options To view the various functions/options available Example: Setting the Display and select the one required, proceed as follows. Language 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Menu soft key to access the menus.
Selecting Functions and Options Phonebook 4. Scroll through the sub-menus until you reach the Language sub-menu, by pressing the You can store phone numbers and their key. corresponding names in the memory of your SIM card. In addition, you can store up to 500 numbers in the phone memory.
Phonebook Phonebook 4. Enter a name and press the OK soft key. Storing a Number Using the Phonebook Menu The maximum length of a name depends on your SIM card. For information on how to enter 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the characters, see page 42.
Phonebook Phonebook The following options are available. Searching for and Dialling a Number in the Phonebook Paste: allows you to paste the selected number into the normal dialling mode. Use this option to After storing numbers in the phonebook, you can dial a number similar to one in the phonebook, a search for them in two ways: by name and by different extension in the same office, for...
Phonebook Phonebook Searching for a Number by Caller Group Editing a Caller Group 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Name soft key. Name soft key. 2. Scroll to Group Search by pressing the 2.
Phonebook Phonebook Speed-Dialling Erase All: allows you to clear the settings for all keys so that no numbers are assigned to any of the keys. Once you have stored phone numbers in the SIM card, you can set up to eight speed-dial entries Number: allows you to view the number and then dial them easily whenever you want, assigned to the key.
Entering Text Entering Text Changing the Text Input Mode When using your phone, you will often need to When you are in a field that allows characters to enter text. For example, when storing a name in be entered, you will notice the text input mode the phonebook, creating your personal greeting indicator in the display.
Entering Text Entering Text Using the T9 Mode • To enter full stops, hyphens or apostrophes, press key. The T9 mode applies grammar rules to ensure that the correct punctuation is used. The T9 predictive text input mode allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes.
Entering Text Entering Text Using the Symbol Mode Refer to the table below for more information about the characters available. The symbol mode enables you to insert symbols Characters in the Order Displayed in a text message. Lower Case Upper Case Upper Case Space Use the navigation keys to scroll to the desired...
In-Call Options In-Call Options Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other party cannot hear you. Putting a Call on Hold Example: You wish to say something to another You can place the current call on hold whenever you...
In-Call Options In-Call Options Muting/Sending Key Tones Using the SMS Service These options allow you to turn the key tones off or If you receive an SMS (Short Message Service) on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your message during a call, the message icon ( phone does not transmit the key tones.
In-Call Options In-Call Options Making a Multiparty Call 3. Select the Private option. Now you can talk privately with that person. The A multiparty call is a network service that allows up other participants can continue to converse with to six people to take part simultaneously in a each other.
Using the Menus Using the Menus Accessing Menu Functions by The phone offers a range of functions that allow you Using Shortcuts to tailor the phone to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menu items (menu, sub-menus and options) are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by their shortcut number.
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Using the Menus Using the Menus 2. Call Records (continued) 1. Messages (see page 60) 2.5 Call Cost 1.1 Read Messages 2.5.1 Last Call Cost 1.1.1 Inbox 2.5.2 Total Cost 1.1.2 Outbox 2.5.3 Max Cost 1.2 Write Messages 2.5.4 Reset Counters 1.3 Templates 2.5.5 Set Max Cost 1.4 Setup...
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Using the Menus Using the Menus 4. Phone Settings (continued) 6. Network Services (continued) 4.7 Display Settings 6.3 Call Waiting 4.7.1 Contrast 6.3.1 Voice Calls 4.7.2 Back Light 6.3.2 Data Calls 4.7.3 Auto Light 6.3.3 Cancel All 4.7.4 Service Light 6.4 Network Selection 4.7.5 Graphic Logo 6.4.1 Automatic...
Messages Messages 3. To scroll through the message, press the key. The SMS (Short Message Service) function is a network service and may not be supported by your While reading a message, you can choose the network. Messages can be sent by text, fax, Email following options by pressing the Options soft key.
Messages Messages Write Messages 4. Enter a destination number and press the OK (Menu 1.2) soft key. The message is sent. Via this menu, you can write and send a text message. Creating a Message using the Options Note: You can enter up to 918 alphanumeric 1.
Messages Messages Templates Default Type: allows you to set the default message (Menu 1.3) type (Text, Fax, Email and Paging). The network can convert the messages into the selected format. Using this menu, you can preset up to five messages that you use most frequently. Scroll Default Validity: allows you to set the length of time through the template list using the for which your text messages will be stored at the...
Messages Messages Broadcast Language: allows you to select your preferred (Menu 1.5) language to be used when displaying cell broadcast messages. This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics, such as the weather or Please contact your service provider for more traffic.
Messages Call Records My Contents (Menu 1.7) Via this menu, you can view the phone calls: After saving any objects received in messages into • Missed your phone memory, using the Select Object • Received option (see page 61), you can see the objects in •...
Call Records Call Records Dialled Calls (Menu 2.3) Call Cost (Menu 2.5) This option lets you view the last 20 numbers This network feature lets you view the cost of calls. dialled. The following options are available. The number and name, if available, are displayed, Last Call Cost: cost of the last call made.
Sound Settings Sound Settings Alert Type (Menu 3.3) You can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: This option allows you to specify how you are to be informed of any incoming calls. • Ring melody, volume and type •...
Sound Settings Sound Settings Message Tone Extra Tones (Menu 3.5) (Menu 3.6) This option allows you to select how the phone You can customise various other tones used by the informs you that a new message has been received. phone. To turn a given Then press the...
Select the required setting and press the Select Note: For best performance, it is highly recommended soft key, followed by OK to confirm the highlight that you use the data link cable supplied in your colour and colour theme. SGH-S100 kit.
Phone Settings Phone Settings Menu Style Language (Menu 4.5) This option allows you to select the menu display You can select a display language. When the style. You can choose between Folder Style and language option is set to Automatic, the language Nature Style.
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Phone Settings Phone Settings Change PIN SIM Lock This feature allows you to change your current PIN When the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone to a new one, provided that the PIN Check feature only works with the current SIM. You must enter is enabled.
Phone Settings Phone Settings Display Settings Auto Light (Menu 4.7) Using this feature, you can specify the time for which the backlight is to be used. This feature helps Contrast conserve your battery power. This option allows you to adjust the contrast of the The following options are available.
Phone Settings Phone Settings Extra Settings ShortCut (Menu 4.8) (Menu 4.9) You can turn the automatic redialling or answering The navigation keys can be used as shortcut keys. features on or off. When held down in idle mode, they allow you to access specific menu options directly.
Organiser Organiser Writing a Memo The Organiser feature enables you to: To write or edit a memo on a specific date, proceed • View the calendar and organise your schedule as follows. • Define a list of things to do 1.
Organiser Organiser Once you have finished editing the memo, press the 6. Press the OK soft key. OK soft key. The following options are then available when you press the Options soft key. Editing the To Do List Alarm: allows you to set the alarm to ring on the If tasks are already defined in the To Do List when chosen day.
Organiser Organiser Time & Date (Menu 5.3) To... Then... This option allows you to change the current time Sort the existing • Press the Options soft key. and date displayed. You can also check the current tasks by priority • Select the Sort option. time for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and 21 major or status •...
Organiser Organiser Alarm To stop the alarm when it rings, open the phone (Menu 5.4) and press the Exit soft key. This feature allows you to: When setting or viewing an alarm, the following options are available when you press the Options •...
Organiser Currency Exchange (Menu 5.6) Using this menu option, you can make currency conversions. 1. Enter the current exchange rate of your source currency and press the soft key. You can insert a decimal point by pressing key. 2. Enter the amount for which you wish to conduct the currency conversion and press the OK soft key.
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 6.1) This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specify. Example: You may wish to divert your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday.
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Network Services Network Services To set your call diverting options, proceed as Call Barring (Menu 6.2) follows. The call barring network service allows you to 1. Select the type of call diverting required by restrict your calls. pressing the key until the appropriate option is highlighted, and then press Select.
Network Services Network Services To set your call barring options, proceed as follows. Change Barring Password: you can set and change the call barring password obtained from 1. Select the type of call barring required by your service provider using this option. You must pressing the key until the appropriate enter the current password before you can specify a...
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Network Services Network Services Network Selection Caller ID (Menu 6.4) (Menu 6.5) The Network Selection feature enables you to You can prevent your phone number from being indicate whether the network used when roaming displayed on the phone of the person being called. (outside your home area) is selected automatically Note: Some networks do not allow the user to change or manually.
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Network Services Network Services Add a new CUG index as advised by your service Band Selection (Menu 6.7) provider or delete a selected group. For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it To... Then press the... must register with one of the available networks. Your phone can handle any of the following types of Scroll the through key.
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Funbox Funbox Launching a MIDlet The Funbox menu contains several fun options. To launch a MIDlet, proceed as follows. 1. From the Downloads screen, select the Games & Games (Menu 7.1) More option. 2. Scroll to the desired MIDlet and press the You can enjoy three games with your phone.
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Funbox Solving Problems : allows you to enter English characters using the T9 mode. For details about this mode, see page 44. Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the Note: To change case, press the key.
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• Your warranty details • Have you switched off the microphone? • A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after- • Are you holding the phone close enough to your sales service. mouth? The microphone is located at the bottom...
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Access Codes Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to protect the phone against unauthorised use. 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use.
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Access Codes Access Codes PIN2 Barring Password The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM The 4-digit barring password is required when you cards, is required to access specific functions, such use the Call Barring function. You obtain the as setting the maximum cost of a call.
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Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured, so as to exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S.
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Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information SAR tests are conducted using standard operating For additional information concerning exposure to positions specified by the FCC with the phone radio frequency signals, see the following websites: transmitting at its highest certified power level in all Federal Communications Commission (FCC) tested frequency bands.
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Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio-Frequency SAR tests are conducted using standard operating Energy (SAR Information) positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest This phone meets European Union (EU) certified power level, the actual SAR level of the requirements concerning exposure to radio waves.
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• If left unused, a fully charged battery will batteries in a fire. discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung- approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
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Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information Road Safety 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability place calls when you are not moving or before to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, pulling into traffic.
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Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information Operating Environment Persons with pacemakers: Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone • Should always keep the phone more than 15 cm whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone cause interference or danger.
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Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information Vehicles Emergency Calls RF signals may affect improperly installed or This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well vehicles.
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Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information Other Important Safety Information Care and Maintenance • Only qualified personnel should service the phone Your phone is a product of superior design and or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
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Health and Safety Information Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms • Do not paint it. Paint can clog the device’s moving and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full parts and prevent proper operation. advantage of the features on your mobile phone, •...
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Glossary Glossary GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) Multiparty Calling New non-voice value-added service that allows Ability to establish a conference call involving up to information to be sent and received across a mobile five additional parties. telephone network. GPRS guaranties continuous connection to the Internet for mobile phone and Phone Password computer users.
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Glossary Glossary SDN (Service Dialling Numbers) Tri Band Telephone numbers supplied by your network Ability to handle any of the following types of provider and giving access to special services, such network: GSM 900, GSM 1800, combined GSM 900/ as voice mail, directory inquiries, customer support 1800 and GSM 1900 MHz bands, for greater call and emergency services.
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Index Index (continued) Date Games (7.1) • 104 Access codes • 110 Calls (continued) Accessories • 9 diverting (6.1) • 95 setting • 91 Graphic logo • 83 Active Flip • 84 emergency • 123 Deleting Greeting Message (4.3) • 78 memos •...
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Index Index (continued) (continued) (continued) Length of calls • 70, 75 Messages Objects Problem solving • 107 (continued) Letters memory status (1.8) • 68 message • 61, 68 PUK • 111 changing mode • 43 reading (1.1) • 51, 60 Operator logo •...
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Index (continued) (continued) Settings To Do List (5.2) • 88 (continued) extra (4.8) • 84 Tone language (4.5) • 79 connect • 75 phone (4) • 76 error • 75 reset (4.10) • 85 extra • 75 security (4.6) • 79 keypad •...
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Manufactured at: - Samsung Electronics, 94-1 Imsu-Dong, Gumi City, Kyung Buk, Korea, 730-350 - Samsung Electronics Iberia, S.A., Pol. Ind. Riera de Caldes, Via Augusta, n-10 08184 Palau de Plegamans, Barcelona, Spain (Factory Name, Address) We hereby declare that [all essential radio test suites have been carried out and that] the above named product is in conformity with all the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC.