Samsung SCH-S179 User manual

* 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.:GH68-12092A
English. 08/2006. Rev. 1.0

Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep
it for future reference
SCH-S179
User’s Guide

Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the
vehicle first.
Switch off the phone when refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service
station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switch off in an aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in
an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switch off the phone near all medical
equipment
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to external radio
frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in
force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect their performance.
Important
safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.

Important safety precautions
1
Be aware of special regulations
Meet 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.
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 .
Keep your phone away from small children
Keep the phone and all its parts, including
accessories, out of the 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
you and your phone and may be dangerous.
Use of authorised software
Use only Samsung-authorised software. The use of
any unauthorised software could damage your
phone.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your
phone.
For more detailed safety information, see "Health
and safety information" on page 80.
• The phone could explode if the battery is replaced
with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
At very high volumes, prolonged listening
to a headset can damage your hearing.

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About this Guide
This User’s Guide provides you with condensed
information about how to use your phone. To
quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer
to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.”
In this guide, the following instruction icons
appear:
Indicates that you need to pay careful attention
to the subsequent information regarding safety
or phone features.

Indicates that you can get more information on
the referenced page.
→
Indicates that you need to press the Navigation
keys to scroll to the specified option and then
select it.
[]
Indicates a key on the phone. For example, []
< >
Indicates a soft key, whose function is displayed
on the phone screen. For example, < Menu >
•Camera
Use the camera module on your
phone to take a photo.
Special features of your phone
•MP3player
Play music files using the phone
as an MP3 player.
•FMradio
Listen to your favourite radio
stations anytime, anywhere.

Special features of your phone
3
• Photo studio
Add a frame or apply special
effects to decorate your photos.
• Get personal with photo
caller ID
See who’s calling you when their
very own photo displays.
•WAPbrowser
Access the wireless web to get
up-to-the-minute information
and a wide variety of media
content.
• SOS message
Send SOS messages to your
family or friends for help in an
emergency
•Calendar
Keep track of your daily, weekly,
and monthly schedule.
•Calculator
Perform basic calculations and
do currency conversions.
•Alarm
Use your phone as an alarm
clock to notify you of an
impending event.

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Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Your phone 6
Keys, features, and locations
Get started 7
First steps to operating your phone
Install and charge the phone ........................... 7
Power on or off.............................................. 9
Keys and display............................................ 9
Access menu functions .................................. 12
Customise your phone................................... 13
Make/Answer calls ........................................ 15
Step outside the phone 16
Begin with your camera, WAP browser, MP3 player,
FM radio and other special features
Use the camera ............................................ 16
Play music ................................................... 17
Listen to the FM radio ................................... 18
Browse the web ........................................... 19
Use Contacts ............................................... 20
Send/View messages .................................... 21
Send SOS messages ..................................... 22
Use a memory card ...................................... 22
Enter text 25
Matrix, Thai T9, Thai MT, ABC, T9 Word, Number, and
Symbol mode
Call functions 30
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 33
All menu options listed
Solve problems 78
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 80

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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode.
1 Calls p. 37
1 Missed
2 Incoming
3 Outgoing
4 Air time
5 Call forward
6 Call waiting
7 Area code
8 Call reject
9 Int’l call prefix
p. 37
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2 Contacts p. 40
1 Find
2 Add
3 Group settings
4 Speed dial
5 My phone #
6 Memory info
7 Copy & Erase
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3 Camera
p. 45
1 Take photo
2 My album
p. 46
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3 Camera (continued)
3 External album
4 Photo studio
5 Settings
p. 52
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4 Display p. 54
1 Animation
2 Banner
3 Backlight
4 Time settings
5 Dialing font
p. 54
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5 Messages p. 56
1 New message
2 Inbox
3 Outbox
4 Drafts
5 Settings
6 SOS message
7 Memory info
p. 57
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6 Sounds p. 61
1 Ringer
2 Ringer Vol./type
3 Function alert
p. 61
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7 Entertainment p. 62
1 FM radio
2 Games
3 MP3
p. 63
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8 Utilities p. 68
1 View month
2 Date
3 Alarm
4 User memory
5 Calculator
6 Today
7 Task list
8 Memo pad
9 Countdown
0 World time
p. 68
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9 Settings p. 75
1 Auto key lock
2 Answer mode
3 Security
4 Entry method
5 /Language
6 Domain preset
7 Contents status
p. 75
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Press [] in Idle mode.
Mobile web
p. 33
1 HutchHome
2 PlayRoom
p. 33
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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
• Phone
•Battery
• Travel adapter
•User’sGuide
You can obtain various accessories
from your local Samsung dealer.
• The items supplied with your phone
and accessories available at your
Samsung dealer may vary,
depending on your country or
service provider.
• Use the purchased accessories with
only Samsung-authorised devices.
The use of these accessories with
other devices could cause problems
and any repair costs would not be
covered by the warranty.
Your phone
Keys, features, and locations
Power on/off/
Menu exit key
Right soft key
Microphone
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/
Right)
Web
access key
Cancel
Earpiece
Display
Left soft key
Special
function
keys
Headset
jack
Alphanumeric keys
Dial key
Volume
keys
Camera
lens
Memory
card slot

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Get started
First steps to operating your phone
SIM card information
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you
receive a plug-in UIM (User Identification
Module) card loaded with your subscription
details, such as your PIN, and available optional
services.
Install and charge the phone
Remove the battery
cover.
If the phone is already
on, first turn it off by
pressing and holding
[].
Insert the UIM card.
Make sure that the
gold-coloured contacts
on the card are face
down.
Install the battery.