Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
SGH-C420L
Installing the SIM card and battery
1. Remove the battery cover and insert the SIM card.
Charging the battery
1. Plug the supplied travel adapter.
Phone layout and key functions
User's Guide
Battery cover
Web access/ Confirm key In Idle mode, accesses the web browser. Selects the highlighted option or confirms input in a menu.
To AC wall outlet
2. Install the battery and reattach the cover.
Battery
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.
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 Voicemail server Keypad lock key 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: Calendar 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. SOS mode Silent mode key Silent mode
· 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.
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Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-14405A English (LTN). 04/2007. Rev.1.0
Note: Do not remove the battery from the phone without unplugging the adapter first. Otherwise, the phone may be damaged.
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.
Your phone displays the following status indicators on the top of the screen:
Switching on or off the phone
1. Press and hold for more than one second to switch on the phone. for more than two seconds. 2. To switch off the phone, press and hold
Adjusting the volume
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key. 2. Select Sound settings Incoming calls Ring volume. 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.
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
Changing the display language
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key. 2. Select Phone settings Language Text language. 3. Select a language.
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
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 . .
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.
Home Zone, if registered for the appropriate service Call diverting feature active New text message
New multimedia message
Answering a call
1. When the phone rings, press the Accept soft key or call. To reject the call, press the Reject soft key or . To mute the ringtone, press and hold Up or Down. 2. To end the call, press . to answer a
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.
Text and graphics
Menu
Phonebook
Soft key function indicators
New voicemail message Battery power level
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 ( ) to perform the function indicated.
Menu map
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.
To exit the menu without changing the menu settings, press this key.
Entering text
5. Messages
5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 Text messages Multimedia messages Push messages Preset messages Voice mail Broadcast Settings SOS messages Memory status 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 My photos Delete all Settings Memory status Display Greeting message Language Offline mode Security Auto redial Anykey answer Auto keypad lock Reset settings
1. Call log
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Missed calls Received calls Dialled calls Delete all Call time Call costs* Call diverting Call barring Call waiting Network selection Caller ID Band selection
Changing the text input mode
In a text input field, press the right soft key until the input mode indicator you want appears: · · · : T9 mode : ABC mode : Number mode
9. Phone settings
2. Network services
· None: Symbol mode
6. Fun box
6.1 WWW services 6.2 Media box 6.3 JAVA world
T9 mode
1. Press 2 to 9 to start entering a word. Press each key once for one letter. The word you are entering appears on the display. It may change with each keypress. Finish entering the word before editing or deleting any keystrokes. Example: To enter "Hello" in English word mode, press 4, 3, 5, 5, and 6. 2. Press to insert a space and enter the next word.
To return to the previous menu level, press the Back soft key or C.
5. Press the Select soft key or Shortcut numbers
to confirm your chosen setting.
3. Applications
3.1 Voice recorder 3.2 SIM-AT*
7. Planner
7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 New memo Calendar To do list Clock Alarm Calculator Converter Timer Stopwatch
4. Sound settings
4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 Incoming calls Messages Power on/off Connection tone Keypad tone Minute minder Silent mode Alerts on call
Use the 4-way navigation keys to scroll up, down, left, or right through the menu system, highlight menu items, change feature settings, and play games.
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.
Press the Phonebook soft key in Idle mode. 1 Find name 2 FDN list 3 Add entry 4 Speed-dial list 5 Own number 6 Group setting 7 Management 8 SDN* * Shows only if supported by
your SIM card.
8. Camera
8.1 Take photos
ABC mode
Press the keys labelled with the letter you want once for the first letter, twice for the second letter, and so on. For example, press 2 three times to enter "C" and 5 two times to enter "K."
2. Select Messages Text 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
Find a contact Create an FDN list
Feature
SDN (Service Dialing Numbers) View recent calls
Description
Access the list of service numbers assigned by your service provider. View the most recent calls you have dialed, received, or missed.
Select
Phonebook > SDN Menu > Call log > Missed calls, Received calls, or Dialled calls
Description
Search for contacts in Phonebook. 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. Delete Assign speed dial numbers (2 to 9) for eight of your most frequently dialled numbers. Check your phone numbers or assign a name to them. Select a ringtone and image for incoming calls and messages from members of a group. Also change the group name. 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.
Select
Phonebook > Find name Phonebook > FDN list
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.
Add a new contact Speed dial
Phonebook > Add entry Phonebook > Speed-dial list Phonebook > Own number Phonebook > Group setting
Delete recent calls
Delete the call logs in each call type, or all Menu logs at once. > Call log > Delete all
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.
Call time display View the duration of recent calls you have Menu dialed and received. Also reset the time > Call log counter. > Call time Call cost display View the cost of your calls. Menu > Call log > Call costs Menu > Network services Menu > Applications > Voice recorder Menu > Applications > SIM-AT
Taking a photo
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key. 2. Select Camera Take photos. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments. 4. Press
Check your own phone numbers Change properties of a caller group Manage contacts
Network services Voice memo
Access network services offered by your service provider. Record voice memos and listen to them.
to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically.
Phonebook > Management
Sending an SMS message
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.
Press C to take another photo, or press the Delete soft key to delete the photo.
Use the SIM service
Use a variety of additional services offered by your service provider.
Feature
Description
Select
Menu > Sound settings > Incoming calls
Feature
Description
Select
Menu > Messages > Text messages or Multimedia messages > Create
Feature
Voicemail Broadcast messages Messaging options SOS message
Description
Select
Feature
Schedule an item Calendar Task list Time and date Alarm Calculator Converter Timer Stopwatch Camera
Description
Create a new item. Keep track of daily or monthly schedule. Create a list of tasks and assign a deadline to each task. Set the current time and date manually and set your local time zone.
Select
Menu > Planner > New memo Menu > Planner > Calendar Menu > Planner > To do list Menu > Planner > Clock
Select ringtone Select a ringtone for incoming calls, a and volume volume level, or an alert type. Select a message tone Select power on/ off tone
Send SMS & Create and send messages to other MMS messages mobile phones.
Access your voicemail server and listen to Menu > Messages messages on the network. > Voice mail Change settings for the service and access broadcast messages. Menu > Messages > Broadcast
Select the alert ringtone and alert type for Menu incoming SMS/MMS or set how often you > Sound settings > are informed of a new message. Messages Set the phone to sound when it is switched on or off. Menu > Sound settings > Power on/off Menu > Sound settings > Connection tone Menu > Sound settings > Keypad tone
Select Set the phone to beep when a call is connection tone connected to the system. Select key tone Select a tone which the phone sounds when you press a key. Minute minder
Read SMS & Read received, sent, or saved messages. Menu > Messages MMS messages > Text messages or Multimedia messages > Inbox, Outbox, or Draft Emoticon templates Preset templates of frequently used emoticons. Menu > Messages > Text messages > Emoticon templates Menu > Messages > Multimedia messages > My folder
Set options for using messaging s ...