Samsung SGH-P100 - Manual

Your Phone 12 Makes or answers a call. When held down in the idle mode, recalls the last number dialled or received. In the menu mode, selects a menu function or stores information that you have entered (such as a name) in the phone or SIM memory. Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when...

Your Phone 14 Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when the silent mode is active or you set the Alert Type menu option ( Menu 5.3 ), so that the phone vibrates when you receive a...

Your Phone 16 External Display Your phone has an external display on the cover. It indicates that you have an incoming call or a message, and notifies you when you set an alarm at the specified time. Service Light The service light is above the external display on the folder cover. It flashes when s...

Getting Started 18 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder so that the holder locks the card in position. Make sure that the notched corner is top left and the gold contacts of the card face into the phone. Note : When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it, as shown, and take it out of th...

Getting Started 20 2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. 3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from the power outlet and from the phone by pressing the gray tabs on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out. Note: Do not remove the battery from the phone with...

22 Call Functions Making a Call When the idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, and press the key. Note: If you have checked the Auto Redial option in the Extra Settings menu ( Menu 6.8 ), the number is redialled automatically up to ten times when the person does not answer the ...

Call Functions 24 Making a Call from the Phonebook You can store phone numbers that you use frequently in the SIM card or the phone’s memory, which are collectively called the Phonebook. Simply select the required name to recall the associated number. For further details on the Phonebook features, r...

Call Functions 26 Viewing Missed Calls If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who called you, provided that this service is available, so that you can call the person back, if necessary. The number of missed calls is displayed on the idle screen immediately after a call ...

Call Functions 28 Quickly Switching to the Silent mode The silent mode is convenient when discretion is required and you wish to stop the phone from making any noise, in a theatre for example. In the idle mode, to switch your phone quickly to the silent mode, simply press and hold the key until the ...

Selecting Functions and Options 32 4. Scroll through the sub-menus until you reach the Language sub-menu, by pressing the or key. 5. To view the languages available, press the Select soft key or the key. The current setting highlights. 6. Scroll through the list of languages until the appropriate on...

Phonebook 34 4. Enter a name and press the OK soft key. The maximum length of a name depends on your SIM card. For information on how to enter characters, see page 42. 5. Press the right soft key, labelled To Card or To Phone to switch between the phone and card memories. Note : If you change phones...

Phonebook 36 Edit : allows you to edit the Phonebook entry. Select One Entry to change one number in the selected name. If you change the name, the number is saved separately. Select All Entry to change the name of the entry. Erase : allows you to erase the selected name and number from the Phoneboo...

Phonebook 38 Searching for a Number by Caller Group 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key. 2. Scroll to Group Search by pressing the or key and press the Select soft key. You are asked to enter a group name. 3. Enter the first few letters of the group name that you wish to find. ...

Phonebook 40 Speed-Dialling Once you have stored phone numbers in the SIM card, you can set up to eight speed-dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing the associated number key. Setting Up Speed-Dial Entries 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft ke...

42 Entering Text When using your phone, you will often need to enter text. For example, when storing a name in the Phonebook, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events in your calendar. You can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone’s keypad. Your phone has the following text i...

Entering Text 44 Using the T9 Mode The T9 predictive text input mode allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input mode is based on a built-in dictionary. 1. When you are in T9 predictive text input mode, start entering a word by pressing keys to . Press each key only o...

Entering Text 46 Refer to the table below for more information about the characters available. • To insert a space, press the key. • You can move the cursor by using the and keys. To delete letters, press the key. Press and hold down the key to clear the display. Characters in the Order Displayed Ke...

48 Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Putting a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can make another call while you have a call in progress if this service is supported by the network. Of thes...

Options During a Call 50 Sending DTMF Tones You can send the DTMF (dual tone multi-frequency) tones corresponding to a number entered during a call. This option is helpful when submitting a password or account number to an automated system, like a banking service. To send DTMF tones, proceed as foll...

Options During a Call 52 To end a call on hold, press the Options soft key and select the End Held Call option. 3. To end the current call, press the key. Making a Multiparty Call A multiparty call is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multiparty or confe...

54 Using the Menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling with the navigation keys or by using the shortcuts. Accessing Menu Functions by Scrolli...

Using the Menus 56 1. Text Messages (see page 60) 1.1 Inbox1.2 Outbox1.3 Write New1.4 Templates1.5 Settings 1.5.1 Setting 1 * 1.5.2 Setting 2 * 1.5.3 Setting 3 * 1.5.4 Common Setting 1.6 My Objects 1.6.1 My EMS Melody1.6.2 My EMS Picture1.6.3 My EMS Animation1.6.4 Delete All 1.7 Memory Status 1.7.1 ...

Using the Menus 58 6. Phone Settings (see page 89) 6.1 Infrared Activate6.2 My Settings 6.2.1 Wallpaper6.2.2 Menu Style 6.3 Greeting Message6.4 Own Number6.5 Language6.6 Security 6.6.1 PIN Check6.6.2 Change PIN6.6.3 Phone Lock6.6.4 Change Password6.6.5 SIM Lock6.6.6 FDN Mode * 6.6.7 Change PIN2* 6.7...

60 Text Messages The SMS (Short Message Service) function is a network service and may not be supported by your network. Messages can be sent by text, fax, Email and paging messaging systems, provided that these services are supported by your network. To send text messages by phone, you must obtain ...

Text Messages 62 3. To scroll to the previous or next messages, press the or key. While reading a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key. Delete : allows you to delete the message. Send : allows you to resend the message. For further information on how to send...

Text Messages 64 3. Select Send or Save and Send , and press the Select soft key. If you only want to save the message, select Save . After saving the message, the phone returns to the Messages menu. 4. Select the memory where the message is saved and press the OK soft key. 5. Enter a destination nu...

Text Messages 66 Settings (Menu 1.5) In this menu, you can set up default SMS information. A setting group is a collection of settings required to send messages. The number of setting groups available depends on the capacity of your SIM card. Setting x (where x is the setting group number): each gro...

Text Messages 68 Memory Status (Menu 1.7) This menu shows how many messages are currently stored in the SIM, phone and CB memories. You can delete all of the messages in each message box using the Delete all option ( Menu 1.7.4 ). If you want to delete all of the messages, select All Messages . Voic...

Text Messages 70 Receive : allows you to enable or disable the reception of broadcast messages. Channel List : allows you to indicate the channels from which you wish to receive broadcast messages. The following options are available: Select: used to enable or disable channels in the list by marking...

Picture Messages 72 2. To scroll through the message, press the or key. While viewing a message, press the Options soft key to use the following options: Retrieve : shows you the message contents. Delete : deletes the message. More Information : shows you detailed information about the message. View...

Picture Messages 74 Write New (Menu 2.3) This menu allows you to create a new picture message and then send it to multiple destinations. Creating and Sending a Picture Message 1. Enter the subject of your message and press the OK soft key. For further details about entering characters, see page 42. ...

Picture Messages 76 10.Repeat steps 7 to 9. You can enter up to 10 destinations. If you want to edit the destinations, select one and press the Select soft key. You can change or delete it. 11.After entering the destinations, press the Select soft key when Send Message highlights. Your phone sends t...

78 Call Records In this menu, you can view the: • missed, incoming or outgoing calls • length of the call you made or received • cost of your calls Note : You can access all of the numbers in the three types of call records by pressing the key in idle mode. Missed Calls (Menu 3.1) This option lets y...

Call Records 80 The following timers are available: Last Call Time : the length of the last call. Total Sent : the total length of all calls made since the timer was last reset. Total Received : the total length of all calls received since the timer was last reset. Reset Timers : the option used to ...

Camera 82 Use the and keys to adjust the size of the picture. The and keys on the left side of the phone allow you to flip the picture up and down. 3. Press the Take soft key to take a picture. If you want to have the delay time of 10 seconds, press the After 10s soft key. 4. Press the Save soft key...

84 Sound Settings You can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • ring melody, volume and type • sounds made when you press a key, make an error or receive a message Ring Tone (Menu 5.1) This option allows you to select the required ring melody. You can choose be...

Sound Settings 86 Message Tone (Menu 5.5) This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received. SMS Tone This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new SMS message has been received. The following options are available: OFF : the phon...

Sound Settings 88 The following options are available: Error Tone : sets whether the phone informs you that you have made a mistake or not. Minute Minder : sets whether the phone must beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call. Connect Tone : sets your ...

Phone Settings 90 My Settings (Menu 6.2) You can change the background image and the disply style of the menu mode according to your preference. Wallpaper This option allows you to change the background image (wallpaper) to be displayed in idle mode. To change the background image: 1. Scroll through...

Phone Settings 92 Language (Menu 6.5) You can select a display language. When the language option is set to Automatic , the language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card used. Security (Menu 6.6) The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone to: • ...

Phone Settings 94 SIM Lock When the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. You must enter the SIM lock code. Once you have entered the lock code, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. To unlock the SIM, you must enter the SIM lock code. FDN Mode The FDN ...

Phone Settings 96 Enable : the backlight is used only during the specified period of time. Set the time when the phone will turn on the light and turn it off, using the appropriate number keys. Service Light This option allows you to select whether or not the service light on the folder cover is use...

Phone Settings 98 Short Cut (Menu 6.9) The navigation keys can be used as shortcut keys. When held down in idle mode, they allow you to access specific menu options directly. To assign a shortcut to a key: 1. Select the key to be used as a shortcut key by pressing the or key, followed by the Select ...

99 Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • view the calendar and organise 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 f...

Organiser 100 Writing a Memo To write or edit a memo on a specific date: 1. Select the required date in the calendar, using the navigation keys. Note : To skip to the previous or next month, press the volume keys on the left side of the phone. 2. Press the Select soft key. An empty memo screen is di...

Organiser 102 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 ( Menu 7.2 ), the current contents are displayed with a status mark and priority ( for high, for normal and for low). The following options are ava...

Organiser 104 Time & Date (Menu 7.3) This option allows you to change the current time and date displayed. You can also check the current time for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and 21 major cities around the world. The following options are available: Set Time : allows you to enter the current time....

Organiser 106 To stop the alarm when it rings, open the folder and press the Exit soft key. When setting or viewing an alarm, the following options are available when you press the Options soft key: Remove Alarm : deactivates the current alarm. Alarm Sound Set : allows you to select the alarm melody...

108 Network Services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish. Call Diverting (Menu 8.1) This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specify. Example: You may w...

Network Services 110 Call Barring (Menu 8.2) The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls. Call barring can be set up in the following ways: All Outgoing : calls cannot be made. International : international calls cannot be made. International Except to Home : when abroad, call...

Network Services 112 Call Waiting (Menu 8.3) This network service enables you to be informed when someone is trying to reach you during another call. You can specify individual call waiting options for each of the following call types: • Voice calls only • Data calls only To set your call waiting op...

Network Services 114 Caller ID (Menu 8.5) You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. Note : Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. The following options are available: Default : the default setting provided by the network is u...

Network Services 116 Band Selection (Menu 8.7) For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must register with one of the available networks. Your phone can handle any of the following types of network: • GSM 900 • GSM 1800 • Combined GSM 900/1800 • GSM 1900 The country where you purchased your...

Funbox 118 Pictures In this menu, you can view the list of pictures downloaded from the server. You can set the downloaded pictures as the current background image, but cannot send them to other phones. When the memory is full, a warning message is displayed and the phone rejects additional pictures...

Solving Problems 120 “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” is displayed • The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Move and try again. • You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with ...

122 Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorized use. When requested for any of the codes explained below, key in the appropriate code (displayed as asterisks) and press the OK soft key. If you m...

Health and Safety Information 130 Precautions When Using Batteries • Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way. • Use the battery only for its intended purpose. • If you use the phone near the network’s base station, it uses less power; talk and standby time are greatly affected by...

Health and Safety Information 132 4. Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice and even heavy traffic can be hazardous. 5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving...

Health and Safety Information 134 Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and...

Health and Safety Information 136 Emergency Calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone...

Health and Safety Information 138 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 any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. • Keep the phone and all its p...

Glossary 142 PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) Security code used to unlock the phone when an incorrect PIN has been entered three times in succession. The eight-digit number is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card. Roaming Use of your phone when you are outside your home area (when traveling f...

149 Access the Menu Functions ➀ Press the Menu soft k e y. ➁ Scroll with the and k eys through the list of the menus until y ou reach the required menu. ➂ Press the Select soft k e y. ➃ Scroll with the and k eys through the list of the options until the required one is selected. ➄ Press the Select s...