SGH-C161

User’s Guide

• Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly.

• Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide.

World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com

Printed in Korea

Code No.: GH68-15845A

English (LTN). 07/2007. Rev.1.0

Installing the SIM card and battery

1. Remove the battery cover and insert the SIM card.

Battery cover

2. Install the battery and reattach the cover.

Battery

Silent mode

Voicemail server

Keypad lock mode

SOS mode

Press and hold in Idle mode to disable all sounds on the phone.

To exit, press and hold this key again.

Press and hold 1 in Idle mode to access your voicemail server.

Lock the keypad, when pressed and held in Idle mode to ignore accidental key pressing.

To unlock, press the Unlock soft key and then .

Press C four times in Idle mode with the key locked to send an SOS message to preset numbers. Once the SOS message is sent, the phone will change to SOS mode and will receive calls only from the registered recipients. Upon receiving a call from the SOS message recipients, the phone will automatically answer the call. Press to exit SOS mode .

Display

Your phone is in Idle mode when you are not on a call or using a menu.

You must be in Idle mode to dial a phone number.

Icons

Text and graphics

Menu Phonebook Soft key function indicators

Using the menus

In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to enter the main menu.

Labels at the bottom corners of the display show the current soft key functions. Press the left soft key ( or right soft key ( function indicated.

)

) to perform the

To return to the previous menu level, press the

Back soft key or

C .

To exit the menu without changing the menu settings, press this key.

Use the 4-way navigation keys to scroll up, down, left, or right through the menu system, highlight menu items, and change feature settings.

Your phone displays the following status indicators on the top of the screen:

Icon Description

Received signal strength

Call in progress

Out of your service area; you cannot make or receive calls except for emergency calls

SOS message feature active

GPRS network

Alarm set

Silent mode

•

•

Ringer type

• None: Melody

: Vibration

: Vibration then melody

Home Zone, if registered for the appropriate service

Call diverting feature active

New text message

New voicemail message

Battery power level

To select or modify a menu or feature:

1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.

2. Press the Navigation keys to reach a desired menu and then press the

Select soft key or .

3. If the menu contains any submenus, locate the one you want by pressing the Navigation keys. Press the Select soft key or to enter the submenu.

If the selected menu contains additional submenus, repeat this step.

4. Press the Navigation keys to find the setting of your choice.

5. Press the Select soft key or to confirm your chosen setting.

Shortcut numbers

You can quickly access the menu you want by using shortcut numbers.

The shortcut number displays in front of the menu name in Menu mode.

Charging the battery

1. Plug the supplied travel adapter.

Phone layout and key functions

To AC wall outlet

Note : When you plug in the travel adapter, the charging indicator may not appear for up to 5 minutes, but the battery is charging properly.

2. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter.

Web access/

Confirm key

In Idle mode, accesses the web browser.

Selects the highlighted option or confirms input in a menu.

Soft keys

Perform functions indicated by the text above the key.

Dial key

Makes and answers a call. In Idle mode, retrieves the most recent calls.

Voicemail server key

X Voicemail server

Keypad lock key

X Keypad lock mode

Alphanumeric keys

4-way navigation keys

In Menu mode, scroll through menu options.

In Idle mode, access the following menus:

Up/Down: Key volume

Left : Create

Right : Organizer

Power/End key

Turns the phone on or off when held down. Also ends a call.

Cancel/Clear key

Deletes characters from the display. Returns the display to the previous menu level.

Sends an SOS message when pressed four times with the key locked.

X SOS mode

Silent mode key

X Silent mode

Note : Do not remove the battery from the phone without unplugging the adapter first. Otherwise, the phone may be damaged.

Switching on or off the phone

1. Press and hold for more than one second to switch on the phone.

2. To switch off the phone, press and hold for more than two seconds.

Changing the display language

1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.

2. Select Phone settings → Language → Text language .

3. Select a language.

Making a call

1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number, and press

2. When you want to end the call, press .

.

Answering a call

1. When the phone rings, press the Accept soft key or

2. To end the call, press .

to answer a call.

Adjusting the volume

1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.

2. Select Sound settings → Incoming calls → Ring volume .

Menu map

1. Call records

1.1 Missed calls

1.2 Received calls

1.3 Dialled calls

1.4 Delete all

1.5 Call time

1.6 Call costs*

2. Network

2.1 Call diverting

2.2 Call barring

2.3 Call waiting

2.4 Network selection

2.5 Caller ID

2.6 Active line *

3. Applications

3.1 Calculator

3.2 SIM-AT *

4. Sound settings

4.1 Incoming calls

4.2 Messages

4.3 Power on/off

4.4 Connection tone

4.5 Keypad tone

4.6 Minute minder

4.7 Silent mode

4.8 Alerts on call

5. Messages

5.1 Short messages

5.2 Push messages

5.3 Preset messages

5.4 Voice mail

5.5 Broadcast

5.6 Settings

5.7 SOS messages

5.8 Memory status

6. Fun box

6.1 WWW services

6.2 Media box

7. Organizer

7.1 Clock

7.2 Alarm

7.3 Converter

8. Phonebook

8.1 Find name

8.2 FDN list

8.3 Add entry

8.4 Speed-dial list

8.5 Own number

8.6 Management

8.7 SDN *

9. Phone settings

9.1 Display

9.2 Greeting message

9.3 Language

9.4 Security

9.5 Auto redial

9.6 Anykey answer

9.7 Auto keypad lock

9.8 Reset settings

*

Shows only if supported by your SIM card.

3. Press the Navigation keys to adjust the volume level.

4. Press the Save soft key.

While a call is in progress, press Up or Down to adjust the earpiece volume.

Changing a ringtone for calls

1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.

2. Select Sound settings → Incoming calls → Default ringtones or My sounds .

3. Select a ringtone and press the Yes soft key.

Redialing recent numbers

1. In Idle mode, press .

2. Press Up or Down to scroll to the number you want.

3. Press to dial the number.

Changing the time and date

1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.

2. Select Organizer → Clock .

3. Select Set time and enter the current time. Then press the OK soft key.

4. Select Set date and enter the current date. Then press the OK soft key.

5.

Note : Every time you remove the battery or it is fully discharged you must enter time and date again.

Entering text

Changing the text input mode

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•

In a text input field, press the right soft key until the input mode indicator you want appears:

: T9 mode

: ABC mode

• : Number mode

• None: Symbol mode

T9 mode

1. Press 2 to 9 to start entering a word. Press each key once for one letter.

Example: To enter Hello in T9 mode, press 4 , 3 , 5 , 5 , and 6 .

T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it may change with each key that you press.

2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters.

3. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4. Otherwise, press 0 to display alternative word choices for the keys that you have pressed.

For example, Of and Me use 6 and 3 .

4. Press to insert a space and enter the next word.

ABC mode

Press the keys labelled with the character you want:

- once for the first character

- twice for the second character

- and so on.

For example, press 2 three times to enter “C” and 5 two times to enter “K”.

Number mode

Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want.

Symbol mode

Press the number keys corresponding to the symbol you want and press the

OK soft key. You can press Up or Down to display more symbols.

Tips for entering text

• To move the cursor, press the Navigation keys.

• To delete characters one by one, press C . To delete all of the characters, press and hold C .

• To insert a space between characters, press .

• To change case in T9 mode or ABC mode, press .

• To enter punctuation marks in T9 mode or ABC mode, press 1 .

Sending an SMS message

1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.

2. Select Messages → Short messages → Create .

3. Enter the message text.

4. Press the Options soft key and add items using the following options:

• Add media : add sounds, images, or animated images.

• Add emoticon : add emoticons.

• Preset messages : add text templates.

5. Press the Options soft key and select Send .

6. Select an empty location.

7. Enter a destination number and press the OK soft key.

8. Press the Send soft key to send the message.

Quick feature reference

This section provides brief explanations of features on your phone.

Feature

View recent calls

Delete recent calls

Call time display

Call cost display

Network services

Calculator

Description

View the most recent calls you have dialed, received, or missed.

Select

Menu

> Call records

> Missed calls,

Received calls, or

Dialled calls

Delete the call logs in each call type, or all logs at once.

Menu

> Call records

> Delete all

View the duration of recent calls you have dialed and received. Also reset the time counter.

View the cost of your calls.

Access network services offered by your service provider.

Perform basic arithmetic functions.

Menu

> Call records

> Call time

Menu

> Call records

> Call costs

Menu

> Network

Menu >

Applications >

Calculator

Feature

Use the SIM service

Select ringtone and volume

Select a message tone

Power on/ off tone

Connection tone

Description

Use a variety of additional services offered by your service provider.

Select a ringtone for incoming calls, a volume level, or an alert type.

Select

Menu

> Applications

> SIM-AT

Menu

> Sound settings

> Incoming calls

Select the alert ringtone and alert type for incoming SMS or set how often you are informed of a new message.

Menu

> Sound settings

> Messages

Set the phone to sound when it is switched on or off.

Set the phone to beep when a call is connected to the system.

Menu

> Sound settings

> Power on/off

Menu

> Sound settings

> Connection tone

Select key tone and volume

Select a tone which the phone sounds when you press a key or adjust the key tone volume.

Menu

> Sound settings

> Keypad tone

Minute minder Set the phone to beep every minute during a call to keep you informed of the length of your call.

Menu

> Sound settings

> Minute minder

Feature

Silent mode

Description Select

Set how the phone acts to alert you to a specific event while in Silent mode.

Menu

> Sound settings

> Silent mode

Alerts on call Set the phone to alert you when you receive a new message or when the

Send SMS messages time for an alarm comes during a call.

Create and send messages to other mobile phones.

Menu

> Sound settings

> Alerts on call

Menu > Messages

> Short messages

> Create

Read SMS messages

Emoticon templates

Delete messages

>

> Short messages

> Inbox or

Outbox

Preset templates of frequently used emoticons.

Delete messages in each message folder, or all messages at once.

Push messages Change the settings for the service, and access or delete push messages.

Menu > Messages

> Short messages

> Emoticon templates

Menu > Messages

> Short messages

> Delete all

Menu > Messages

> Push messages

Feature

Mobile tracker Track your phone when it is stolen or lost. When someone tries to use your phone with other SIM card, the phone will automatically send the preset tracking message to your family or friends.

Auto redial

Description

Set the phone to make up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call.

Select

Menu

> Phone settings

> Security

> Mobile tracker

Menu

> Phone settings

> Auto redial

Anykey answer Answer an incoming call by pressing any key, except for the Reject soft key and .

Menu

> Phone settings

> Anykey answer

Auto keypad lock

Set the phone to automatically lock the keypad in times of inactivity.

Menu

> Phone settings

> Auto keypad lock

Reset the phone

Reset the phone to the factory default settings.

Menu

> Phone settings

> Reset settings

Feature

Message templates

Description

Preset templates of frequently used messages.

Select

Menu > Messages

> Preset messages

Voicemail

Broadcast messages

Messaging options

Access your voicemail server and listen to messages on the network.

Menu > Messages

> Voice mail

Change settings for the service and access broadcast messages.

Set options for using messaging services.

SOS message Activate the SOS message feature.

Enter recipients and select the repeat mode.

Menu > Messages

> Broadcast

Menu > Messages

> Settings

Menu > Messages

> SOS messages

Message memory status

Check memory information for messages.

Menu > Messages

> Memory status

Web browser Launch and configure the web browser. Menu > Fun box

> WWW services

Access media files

Delete all media files

Access sounds or images in your phone’s memory.

Delete sounds and images in each media box.

Menu > Fun box

> Media box

> Downloaded images or Sounds

Menu > Fun box

> Media box

> Delete all

Important safety precautions

Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal.

Drive safely at all times

Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first.

Switching off when refueling

Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.

Switching off in an aircraft

Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.

Switching off near all medical equipment

Hospitals and health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. Follow any regulations or rules in force.

Interference

All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their performance.

Special regulations

Follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it.

Feature

Funbox memory status

Description

Check the amount of memory in use for sounds and images.

Select

Menu > Fun box

> Media box

> Memory status

Time and date Set the current time and date manually and set your local time zone.

Menu > Organizer

> Clock

Alarm

Converter

Set an alarm to sound at a specific time.

Do conversions such as length and temperature.

Find a contact Search for contacts in Phonebook.

Menu > Organizer

> Alarm

Menu > Organizer

> Converter

Create an FDN list

Add a new contact

Speed dial

Create a list of contacts to be used in

FDN (Fixed Dialing Number) mode, in which the phone allows outgoing calls only to the specified phone numbers.

Add a new contact to Phonebook.

Assign speed dial numbers of your most frequently dialed numbers.

Menu >

Phonebook

> Find name

Menu >

Phonebook

> FDN list

Menu >

Phonebook

> Add entry

Menu >

Phonebook

> Speed-dial list

Water resistance

Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.

Sensible use

Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on.

Emergency calls

Key in the emergency number for your present location, then press not end the call until given permission to do so.

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Small children and your phone

Keep the phone and all its parts including accessories out of reach of small children.

Accessories and batteries

Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets and

PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous.

CAUTION

Risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Dispose used batteries according to the instructions.

At very high volume, prolonged listening to a headset can damage your hearing.

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

Feature

Check your own phone numbers

Manage contacts

SDN (Service

Dialling

Numbers)

Display settings

Greeting message

Language selection

Security

Description

Check your phone numbers or assign a name to them.

Menu >

Phonebook

> Own number

Copy all contacts on the SIM card to the phone’s memory, delete all

Phonebook contacts. You can also check memory information for

Phonebook contacts.

Access the list of service numbers assigned by your service provider.

Change settings for the display and backlight.

Select

Menu >

Phonebook

> Management

Menu >

Phonebook

> SDN

Menu

> Phone settings

> Display

Enter the greeting message to be displayed when the phone is switched on.

Select a language to be used for the display text or text input mode.

Menu

> Phone settings

> Greeting message

Menu

> Phone settings

> Language

Protect the phone against unauthorised use.

Menu

> Phone settings

> Security

SAR information

Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the European Union (EU) Council. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on the safety standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and through evaluation of scientific studies.

The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.

The exposure standard for wireless phones employs a unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit set by the EU Council is 2.0 W/kg * . The highest SAR value for this model phone was 0.966 W/kg.

* The SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 2.0 watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged over ten grams of body tissue. The limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. The SAR values may vary, depending on national reporting requirements and the network band.