Samsung SGH-S100 - Manual

Your Phone 12 Makes or answers a call. When held down in idle mode , recalls the last number dialled or received. In the menu facility , 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 wh...

Your Phone 14 Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal strength. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are connected to the GPRS network. Appears when the Silent mode is active or you set the Alert Type menu optio...

Your Phone 16 Service Light The service light is in the top right-hand corner of the phone. It flashes when services are available on the phone. To activate or deactivate use of the service light, set the Service Light menu option ( Menu 4.7.4 ); see page 83 for further details. Service light 17 Get...

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 cut corner is top right 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 the h...

Getting Started 20 2. Connect the adapter to a standard AC wall outlet. 3. When charging is finished, disconnect the adapter from the power outlet and from the phone by pressing the grey tabs on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak...

22 Call 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 checked the Auto Redial option in the Extra Settings menu ( Menu 4.8 ), the number is redialled automatically up to ten times when the person does not answer...

Call Functions 24 Making a Call from the Phonebook You can store frequently-dialled phone numbers with a name in the SIM card or the phone memory, using the phonebook. You then simply select the required name to recall the associated number. For further details on the Phonebook features, refer to pa...

Call Functions 26 Viewing Missed Calls If you are unable to answer a call 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 aft...

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

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 is highlighted. 6. Scroll through the list of languages until the appropriat...

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. The phone now displays the first free location in the last memory used to save a number and name. If that memory is full, the first ...

Phonebook 36 The following options are available. Paste : allows you to paste the selected number into the normal dialling mode. Use this option to dial a number similar to one in the phonebook, a different extension in the same office, for example. Use the key to change the number as required; refe...

Phonebook 38 Searching for a Number by Caller Group 1. When the idle screen is displayed, 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 start of the group name that you wish to find. The call...

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 is displayed, press the Name sof...

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. You are provided with the following...

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 the T9 predictive text input mode, start entering a word by pressing keys to . Press each key on...

48 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 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 these two ...

In-Call Options 52 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 conference call. For more information, contact your service provider. Setting up the Multiparty Call 1. Call the first participant in the nor...

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 58 4. Phone Settings (continued) 4.6 Security 4.6.1 PIN Check4.6.2 Change PIN4.6.3 Phone Lock4.6.4 Change Password4.6.5 SIM Lock4.6.6 FDN Mode * 4.6.7 Change PIN2 * 4.7 Display Settings 4.7.1 Contrast4.7.2 Back Light4.7.3 Auto Light4.7.4 Service Light4.7.5 Graphic Logo 4.8 Extra Sett...

60 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 the n...

Messages 62 Write Messages (Menu 1.2) Via this menu, you can write a text message and send it to multiple recipients at the same time. Note : You can enter up to 918 alphanumeric characters for your message. If you add objects to the message, the number of characters you can enter is decreased. Crea...

Messages 64 Templates (Menu 1.3) Using this menu, you can preset up to five messages that you use most frequently. Scroll through the template list using the and keys. When the required message template is highlighted, press the Options soft key. Edit : allows you to write a new message or edit the ...

Messages 66 Broadcast (Menu 1.5) This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics, such as the weather or traffic. Messages are displayed immediately they are received, provided that: • The phone is in idle mode • The Receive option is set to Enable • The message channel is...

Messages 68 My Contents (Menu 1.7) After saving any objects received in messages into your phone memory, using the Select Object option (see page 61), you can see the objects in this menu. To delete the objects in this menu, press the Delete soft key. You can forward the objects to other people by i...

Call Records 70 Dialled Calls (Menu 2.3) This option lets you view the last 20 numbers dialled. The number and name, if available, are displayed, together with the date and time at which the call was made. By pressing the Options soft key, you can: • Delete the number • Edit the number and save it i...

72 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 Note : When the phone is in the Silent mode (see page 28), you cannot change the sound settings. ...

Sound Settings 74 Message Tone (Menu 3.5) 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...

76 Phone Settings Many different features of your phone can be customised 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 infrared connectio...

Phone Settings 78 Menu Style This option allows you to select the menu display style. You can choose between Folder Style and Nature Style . Greeting Message (Menu 4.3) This option allows you to set a greeting message to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. The current message is disp...

Phone Settings 82 Display Settings (Menu 4.7) Contrast This option allows you to adjust the contrast of the display screens to make them lighter or darker. To adjust the display contrast, proceed as follows. 1. Select the required display ( Main LCD or Front LCD ) and press the Select soft key. 2. A...

Phone Settings 84 Extra Settings (Menu 4.8) You can turn the automatic redialling or answering features on or off. The following options are available. Auto Redial : when this option is checked, the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call. Note : The interv...

86 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 88 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 : allows you to copy the memo to an...

Organiser 92 Alarm (Menu 5.4) This feature allows you to: • Set the alarm to ring at a specific time • Set the phone to switch on automatically and ring the alarm even if the phone is switched off ( Autopower menu option set to Enable ) The following options are available. Once Alarm : the alarm rin...

Organiser 94 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 OK soft key. You can insert a decimal point by pressing the key. 2. Enter the amount for which you wish to conduct the currenc...

95 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...

Network Services 96 To set your call diverting options, proceed as follows. 1. Select the type of call diverting required by pressing the or key until the appropriate option is highlighted, and then press Select . 2. Select the type of calls to be diverted by pressing the or key until the appropriat...

Network Services 98 To set your call barring options, proceed as follows. 1. Select the type of call barring required by pressing the or key until the appropriate option is highlighted and then press the Select soft key. 2. Select the type of calls to be barred by pressing the or key until the appro...

Network Services 100 Network Selection (Menu 6.4) The Network Selection feature enables you to indicate whether the network 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 ag...

Network Services 102 Add a new CUG index as advised by your service provider or delete a selected group. Outside Access : lets you enable or disable calls to numbers other than those nominated for the Closed User Group. This feature depends on the nature of your CUG subscription. Please check with y...

Funbox 106 Sym : allows you to enter symbols. After highlighting the required symbol by pressing the navigation keys, press the key to insert it. : allows you to enter English characters using the T9 mode. For details about this mode, see page 44. Note : To change case, press the key. To change the ...

Solving Problems 108 “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 ...

110 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 unauthorised 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...

Access Codes 112 PIN2 The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access specific functions, such as setting the maximum cost of a call. These functions are available if supported by your SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, the code is disab...

Health and Safety Information 116 Precautions When Using Batteries Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion standard battery. • 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, ...

Health and Safety Information 118 Road Safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first ...

Health and Safety Information 120 Operating Environment Remember to 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. When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read...

Health and Safety Information 122 Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added...

Health and Safety Information 124 Other Important Safety Information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. • Check regularly that all wireless ph...

Health and Safety Information 126 • Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorised antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices. • If the phone, battery, charger or any accessory is not working properly, take it to your...

Glossary 128 GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) New non-voice value-added service that allows information to be sent and received across a mobile telephone network. GPRS guaranties continuous connection to the Internet for mobile phone and computer users. It is based on the Global System for Mobile...

Glossary 130 SDN (Service Dialling Numbers) Telephone numbers supplied by your network provider and giving access to special services, such as voice mail, directory inquiries, customer support and emergency services. SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) Card containing a chip with all the informat...

Access the Menu Functions ➀ Press the Menu soft k ey . 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 ey . ➃ Scroll with the and k eys through the list of the options until the required one is selected. ➄ Press the Select soft ...