Samsung SGH-A100 User Manual

Printed in KoreaCode No. : GH68-xxxxxABasic. 10/99. Rev. 1.0DUAL BANDGSM TELEPHONE SGH-A100ELECTRONICSGLOBAL SYSTEMS FORMOBILE COMMUNICATIONS2CABC4GHI

16 17GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteeddGGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteedd16Charging a BatteryYour phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-Ionbattery. A travel a

18 19GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteeddGGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteeddSwitching the Phone On/Off1. Open the flip cover.2. Hold down the key for more tha

20 21GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteeddGGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteedd20PINThe Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to8 digits) protects your SIM card

22 23GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteeddGGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteeddBarring PasswordThe 4-digit barring password is required when you usethe Call Barring

24 25GGeenneerraall FFuunnccttiioonnssEnding a CallWhen you have finished your call, briefly press thekey.Making a Call from the PhonebookYou can sto

If the caller can be identified, the caller’s phonenumber (or name if stored in your phonebook) isdisplayed. If the caller cannot be identified, only

28 29GGeenneerraall FFuunnccttiioonnss GGeenneerraall FFuunnccttiioonnssEditing a Missed Call NumberNote: If the number corresponding to the missed

To view the various functions/options available andselect the one required, proceed as follows.1. Press the appropriate soft key.2. To... Then press t

InfraredActivateSelect 4. 1Phone SettingsSelect 432 33SSeelleeccttiinngg FFuunnccttiioonnss aanndd OOppttiioonnss SSeelleeccttiinngg FFuunnccttiio

6. If you do not want to save the number and namein the suggested location, press the C key to clearthe location number and enter your preferredlocat

1ContentsImportant Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

36 37PPhhoonneebbooookk PPhhoonneebbooookk3. Select the other letters in the same way. Note: The cursor moves to the right when youpress a different

2. To... Then press the...Select the Select soft key or key.highlighted optionHighlight a or key one or moredifferent option times until the require

41PPhhoonneebbooookk40PPhhoonneebbooookkAssigning numbers to a group1. View the required number in the phonebook.2. Press the Options soft key.3. S

42 43IInn--CCaallll OOppttiioonnssIn-Call OptionsYour phone provides a number of control functionsthat you can use during a call. Putting a Call on H

Searching for a Number in thePhonebookYou can search for a number in the phonebook duringa call. 1. Press the Options soft key.2. Press the key to hi

46 47IInn--CCaallll OOppttiioonnssUsing the SMS ServiceIf you receive an SMS (Short Message Service)message during a call, the message icon ( )flashe

Using the MenusA menu structure is available to set the variousoptions available on your phone. You can select themenu options in two different ways.U

3. Scroll through the options by pressing the andkeys until Language is displayed, then pressthe Select soft key or the key.The languages available

52 53UUssiinngg tthhee MMeennuuss UUssiinngg tthhee MMeennuuss2. Messages(see page 59)3. Sound Settings(see page 66)3.1 Ring Tone3.2 Melody Comp

54 55PPhh oo nneeBB ooookkUUssiinngg tthhee MMeennuuss UUssiinngg tthhee MMeennuuss7. Network Services (see page 90)7.1 Call Diverting7.1.1 Dive

In-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Putting a Call on Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

56Call RecordsVia this menu, you can view the phone calls:• Missed• Received• DialledThe number and name (if available) are given,together with the

57CCaallll RReeccoorrddssDialled Calls Menu 1.3This option lets you view the last 10 numbers dialled.You can also:• Delete the number • Edit the nu

5958CCaallll RReeccoorrddssMessagesThe SMS (Short Message Service) function is anetwork service and may not be supported by yournetwork. Messages can

61MMeess ss aa gg ee ss60MMeessss aa gg ee ssWrite Messages Menu 2.2Via this menu, you can write text messages of up to160 alphanumeric characters.Not

63MMeess ss aa gg ee ss62MMeessss aa gg ee ssCommon Setting: Two options are available.Reply Path: allows the recipient of your SMSmessage to send you

65MMeess ss aa gg ee ss64MMeessss aa gg ee ssVoice Mail Menu 2.6Thismenu provides you with a quick way ofaccessing your voice mailbox (if provided by

67SSoouunndd SSeettttiinnggss66Composing a MelodyYou can compose two melodies. When you accessthe menu, the names of any melodies created aredisplaye

69SSoouunndd SSeettttiinnggss68SSoouunndd SSeettttiinnggssAlert Type Menu 3.4This option allows you to indicate how you are to beinformed of any inc

71SSoouunndd SSeettttiinnggss70SSoouunndd SSeettttiinnggssMinute Minder Menu 3.8This option allows you to specify whether the phonemust beep every m

73PPhhoonnee SSeettttiinnggss72To... Then press the...Clear the existing C key and hold it down until message the message is cleared.Enter a new mes

54Important Safety PrecautionsRead these simple guidelines. Failure to comply withthem may be dangerous or illegal.For more detailed safety informatio

75PPhhoonnee SSeettttiinnggss74PPhhoonnee SSeettttiinnggssAuto Redial Menu 4.7With the Auto Redial function, the phone makes up toten attempts to re

7776PPhhoonnee SSeettttiinnggssOrganiserThe Organiser feature enables you to:• View the calendar and organise your schedule• Define a list of thing

79OOrrggaanniisseerr78OOrrggaanniisseerrEditing a MemoIf you select a day for which a memo already exists,you can press the Edit soft key to edit the

81OOrrggaanniisseerr80OOrrggaanniisseerrTo... Then...Set the status • Highlight the task.of a task • Press the Options soft key.• Select the Mark

83OOrrggaanniisseerr82OOrrggaanniisseerrAlarm Menu 5.4This feature allows you to:• Set the alarm to ring at a specific time• Set the phone to switch

To... Then...Leave the phone on Hold down the key.Switch the phone Press the Exit soft key or off again any other key.If the menu option is set the

8786SSeeccuurriittyyChange PIN Menu 6.2This feature allows you to change your current PINto a new one, provided that the PIN Check feature isenabled.

8988SSeeccuurriittyyFDN Mode Menu 6.6The FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported byyour SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoingcalls to a li

Network ServicesThese menu functions are network services.Please contact your service provider to check theiravailability and subscribe to them, if yo

Call Barring Menu 7.2The call barring network service allows you torestrict your calls.Call barring can be set up in the following ways.All Outgoing:

In addition, you can obtain the following accessories foryour phone from your local SAMSUNG dealer:• Desktop charger• Travel adapter • Simple hands-f

Change Barring Password: you can set andchange the call barring password obtained from yourservice provider using this option. You must enter thecurre

Preferred List: allows you to list your preferrednetworks to be used when roaming. Your phone usesthe networks in order of appearance in this list,pro

98NNeettwwoorrkk SSeerrvviicceessActivating a Closed User GroupIf you select the Closed User Group menu, you areasked if you want to activate the CUG

99GamesUsing this feature, you can play seven differentgames with the phone:• Casino• Roulette• Black Jack• Sniper• Snake• Mole• OthelloOnce yo

101100 96Solving ProblemsBefore contacting the after-sales service, perform thefollowing simple checks. They may save you the timeand expense of an un

103102SSoollvviinngg PPrroobblleemmssThe phone starts beeping and “**Warning** Low Battery” flashes in the display• The battery is insufficiently ch

105104UUssiinngg tthhee BBaatttteerriieess• Use only Samsung-approved batteries andrecharge your battery only with Samsung-approvedchargers. When a

107SSaaffeettyy IInnffoorrmmaattiioonnphone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or whenit may cause interference or danger (in a hospitalfor example)

109SSaaffeettyy IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents orstrong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it witha soft clo

111GGlloossssaarryy ooff TTeerrmmssDCSDigital cellular network standard based on the GSMnetwork architecture. With the higher frequencyrange (1800 M

2CABC4GHI13DEF5JKL6MNO7PQRS8TUV09WXYZKey DescriptionPerform the functions indicated by the textabove them (in the bottom line of the display).In the m

113GGlloossssaarryy ooff TTeerrmmssSIM (Subscriber Identification Module)Card containing a chip with all the informationrequired to operate the phon

EEarphone • 7Earpieceadjusting the volume • 26Editingmemos • 79messages • 60missed calls• 29phonebook numbers • 38tasks • 80To Do List • 80Emergency c

117IInnddeexxRingTone (3.1) • 66type • 69Volume (3.3) • 68Roaming • 95SSafetybatteries • 104information • 106precautions • 5Security (6) • 86Schedule

118Dual Band SGH-A100 GSM Telephone Quick Reference CardPress and hold .Switch On/Off➀ Key in the number.➁ Press the key.Make a Call➀ Open the phone

119➀ Key in the number.➁ Press the Save soft key.➂ Enter the name.➃ Press the OK soft key.➄ If necessary, change thelocation.➅ Press the OK soft key.S

DisplayDisplay LayoutThe display comprises three areas.Area DescriptionFirst line Displays various icons (see page 12).Middle lines Display messages,

1312YYoouurr PPhhoonneeIconsIcon DescriptionShows the received signal strength. The greaterthe number of bars, the better the signalstrength.Appears

14 15GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteedd14Installing the SIM CardWhen you subscribe to a cellular network, you areprovided with a plug-in SIM card loaded w