Samsung SGH-S125G - Manuals

1 Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started .....................................................4 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Turning the Phone On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

4 Section 1: Getting Started This section describes the first steps to operating your phone. Removing the Battery 1. If necessary, power-off the phone by pressing and holding until the power-off image is displayed. 2. Lift up (1) and remove the back cover from the phone (2). 3. Lift the battery up (...

Getting Started 5 Replacing the Battery 1. To reinstall the battery, with the battery cover open, align the battery contacts with the pins in the battery compartment in the phone (1). 2. Press the battery down until it clicks into place (2). Make sure that the battery is properly installed and not o...

6 Note: The battery must be properly installed before charging the battery or switching on the phone. Charging the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use the wall charger to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers. Note: You must fully ch...

Getting Started 7 2. Plug the other end of the wall charger into a standard AC wall outlet. 3. When the phone is completely charged, unplug the charger from the wall outlet. 4. Remove the wall charger from the phone by gently pulling the connector out. Important!: The battery charging function may s...

8 Text Conventions The following terms and icons appear in this manual to describe the steps and procedures for using your phone: highlight Use the Navigation key ( ) to move a highlighting effect onto a menu item or screen item of interest. select After “highlighting” a menu item or screen item, pr...

Understanding Your Phone 9 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant featu...

Understanding Your Phone 11 10. Right Soft key : In the Idle screen, press the Contacts (right) soft key to open your Contact list . When in menu mode, the right soft key function is Back . 11. OK (Confirm) key : Press to accept the displayed option when navigating through a menu. 12. Display : Allo...

12 Icons Note: The default Profile is Normal. The profile is editable, and the displayed icons may vary according to the settings. To edit Profile settings, press Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Profiles . Shows the received signal strength. The greater number of bars indicates a stronger signal. Appears when you...

Understanding Your Phone 13 Backlight A backlight illuminates the display and the keypad when you press any key. It turns off when no keys are pressed within a given period of time, and/or dims the light, depending on the settings in the Settings ➔ Display ➔ Light menu. Appears when the Normal Profi...

14 Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that can be customized for your use. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed using the two soft keys. Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.In some functi...

Understanding Your Phone 15 Left Soft Key Some functions of the left soft key are as follows. • In the Idle screen, press the Menu (left) soft key to open the Menu screen. • When in a menu mode, the left soft key function is Select . Right Soft Key Some functions of the right soft key are as follows...

16 Navigation Key Use the directional keys on the Navigation key to browse menus, sub menus, and lists. Press the Up or Down Navigation keys when jumping to highlighted links on the web. The Up or Down Navigation keys also adjust the Ring volume in the Idle screen and, in a call, they allow you to a...

Call Functions 17 Section 3: Call Functions This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. Making a Call In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number, and press the key. Note: When you activate th...

Call Functions 19 Making a Call from your Contact List You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone’s memory. These entries are collectively called the Contact list . Once you have stored a number in the Contact list , you can dial it by pressing a few keys by s...

Call Functions 21 Viewing Missed Calls The number of calls you have missed is displayed on the Idle screen. To view the number details: 1. Press the View soft key. The most recently missed call is displayed. Note: If there is a voicemail sent by the same number, associated icons are displayed and ca...

Call Functions 23 Deleting a Missed Call To delete a missed call entry: 1. Immediately after missing a call, press the View soft key. 2. Press the Options soft key, then select Delete . The call log is deleted immediately. Note: You can press the key at any time to exit the Missed Call feature. Call...

Call Functions 25 Switching between the two calls 1. Press the Swap soft key. The current call is placed on hold and the previous call on hold is reactivated. 2. Press to end the currently active call. Multiple calls If you are in a call, you can place the active call on hold by selecting the New Ca...

26 In-Call Options During a call, press the OK key to turn the Speaker On or Off . Press the Options soft key to access the following: • Speaker On/Off : turns your microphone on and off. • Mute/Unmute : allows you to mute and unmute your phone. • Mute Keys/Send Keys : silences/mutes the key tones w...

Call Functions 27 Muting or Sending Keypad Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute Keys option is selected, it allows you to press keys without hearing key tones during a call. Note: To communicate with answering machines or computerized telephone systems, the Send...

28 Call Waiting The Call Waiting feature alerts you of an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if this service is supported by the network. To activate the Call waiting feature, press Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Call ➔ Voice Calls ➔ Call Waiting and select Option ➔ Activate . To answer a call whil...

Call Functions 29 3-Way Calling (Multi-Party Calling) The 3-Way or Multi-Party feature allows you to answer a series of incoming calls and place them on hold. If this service is supported by the network, and the SIM has the feature enabled, all calls can be joined together. You are notified of an in...

30 Section 4: Menu Navigation This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an overview of all the available menus associated with your phone. Some menu options are controlled by the SIM provided by your service provider. Menu Navigation Menus and sub-menus can be access...

Menu Navigation 31 Using Shortcuts Numbered menu items, such as menus, sub-menus, and options can be quickly accessed by using their shortcut numbers. In Menu mode, Main Menus can be accessed by pressing the number keys (1 to 9) corresponding to their location on the screen. Example: Accessing the L...

32 Section 5: Messaging This section describes how to send or receive text messages. It also includes the features and functionality associated with messaging. Creating and Sending New Messages 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Messages ➔ Create Message . The Create Message screen displays with a field ...

Messaging 33 4. When you have finished composing your message, press Options ➔ Send to send the message to the selected recipients. Viewing New Received Messages 1. In Idle mode, new messages are indicated by icons and a New Messages pop- up . The following icons indicate the message type. 2. Press ...

34 Using Message Options Message options at the Inbox level differ according to the message type, what you have done with the message, and whether you are viewing the message. 䊳 While viewing the list of messages in the Inbox, you can highlight a message and press the Options soft key to access the ...

Messaging 35 Inbox The Inbox message box stores copies of messages you received. Sentbox The Sentbox message box stores copies of messages you sent. Outbox The Outbox message box stores copies of outgoing messages, both those sent successfully and those that failed. The recipients’ phone numbers or ...

Messaging 37 Text Message The Text Message settings provide Sending Options. You may be able to access the following options, if they are available from your service provider: Reply P ath, Keep a C opy, Validity P eriod, and Message Type. Voice Mail Number The following options are available: • Conn...

38 Section 6: Understanding Your Contact List This section allows you to manage your Contacts by storing their names and numbers in your Contact list. Using Contacts Dialing a Number from the Contact list Once you have stored phone numbers in the Contact list, you can dial them easily by highlightin...

Understanding Your Contact List 39 Contact List Entry Options While in the Contact list with any of the default entries highlighted, press the Options soft key to use access the following options: • View : provides you with details about that contact entry. Press the Back soft key to return to the C...

Changing Your Settings 41 Section 7: Changing Your Settings This section includes tips on how to use some of use some of your phone features, as well as how to change and customize the display settings, call handling, security settings, and other settings associated with your phone. Profiles You can...

42 • Wallpaper : allows you to make a selection from the default wallpapers or to have them randomly displayed. • My Theme : allows you to choose your theme from the following options: Ocean, Skyline, Emerald, Samsung theme or Plum. Highlight your selection and press Save to select and save. • Power...

Changing Your Settings 43 • Airplane Mode : while turned on, allows you to have limited use of your phone features while prohibited from making or receiving calls or data transmission. The Home screen displays, Airplane Mode , while Airplane Mode is turned ON . • Keypad Auto-Lock : allows you to tur...

44 • Change Password : allows you to change your password to a new one. You must enter the current password before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new password, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. • Change PIN Code : allows you to change your current PIN, provided th...

Changing Your Settings 45 Memory The Memory menu allows you to clear your phone memory and to view the memory status. 䊳 In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key and select Settings ➔ Memory to choose from the menu options. • Clear Phone Memory : allows you to specify All, Messages or Contacts. • Memory...

46 Section 8: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. The terms “mobile device” or “cell phone” are used in this section to refer to your phone. Read this information before using your mobile device . Exposure to Radio Frequency (R...

48 Results of this study did NOT show that cell phones caused brain cancer. In this study, most people had no increased risk of brain cancer from using cell phones. For people with the heaviest use of cell phones (an average of more than ½ hour per day, every day, for over 10 years) the study sugges...

Health and Safety Information 49 Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program of the National Cancer Institute The National Cancer Institute (NCI) actively follows cancer statistics in the United States to detect any change in rates of new cases for brain cancer. If cell phones play a ...

Health and Safety Information 51 Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using cell phones at all. For example, The Stewart Report from the United Kingdom made such a recommendation in December 2000. In this report, a group of independent ex...

52 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for Radio Frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government.These FCC R...

Health and Safety Information 53 has been tested and meets FCC SAR guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the mobile device a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body.Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. The FCC has gran...

Health and Safety Information 55 Smart Practices While Driving On the Road - Off the Phone The primary responsibility of every driver is the safe operation of his or her vehicle.Responsible drivers understand that no secondary task should be performed while driving whether it be eating, drinking, ta...

56 Notice regarding legal restrictions on mounting this device in an automobile:Laws in some states may prohibit mounting this device on or near the windshield of an automobile. In other states, the law may permit mounting this device only in specific locations in the automobile. Be sure to consult ...

Health and Safety Information 57 • Do not place your battery in or near a heat source . Excessive heating can damage the phone or the battery and could cause the phone or the battery to explode. Do not dry a wet or damp battery with an appliance or heat source such as a microwave oven, hair dryer, i...

58 • Do not use incompatible cell phone batteries and chargers . Some websites and second-hand dealers not associated with reputable manufacturers and carriers, might be selling incompatible or even counterfeit batteries and chargers. Consumers should purchase manufacturer or carrier-recommended pro...

Health and Safety Information 59 Consumers may also recycle their used mobile device or batteries at many retail or carrier-provided locations where mobile devices and batteries are sold. Additional information regarding specific locations may be found at: http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/partnerships/pl...

60 UL Certified Travel Charger The Travel Charger for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guidelines: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE. IMPORTANT SA...

Health and Safety Information 61 GPS & AGPS Certain Samsung mobile devices can use a Global Positioning System (GPS) signal for location-based applications. A GPS uses satellites controlled by the U.S. Government that are subject to changes implemented in accordance with the Department of Defens...

62 Navigation Maps, directions, and other navigation-data, including data relating to your current location, may contain inaccurate or incomplete data, and circumstances can and do change over time. In some areas, complete information may not be available. Therefore , you should always visually conf...

Health and Safety Information 63 If certain features are in use (call blocking, for example), you may first need to deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call. Consult your User Manual and your local cellular service provider. When making an emergency call, remember to give all ...

64 Cleaning solutions Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the mobile device. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water solution. Shock or vibration Do not drop, knock, or shake the mobile device. Rough handling can break internal ci...

Health and Safety Information 65 You should follow some common sense recommendations when using any portable audio device: • Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into an audio source. • Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at which you can hear adeq...

Health and Safety Information 67 Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch your mobile device off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the mobile device or any accessory to anot...

Health and Safety Information 69 When your Device is Wet Do not turn on your device if it is wet. If your device is already on, turn it off and remove the battery immediately (if the device will not turn off or you cannot remove the battery, leave it as-is). Then, dry the device with a towel and tak...

70 Other Important Safety Information • Only qualified personnel should service the mobile device or install the mobile device in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. • Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment...

Health and Safety Information 71 • Reduce risk of repetitive motion injuries. When you repetitively perform actions, such as pressing keys, drawing characters on a touch screen with your fingers, or playing games, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, neck, shoulders, or other part...