Samsung SGH-Q105 User manual

SGH-Q105
PORTABLE CELLULAR
TELEPHONE
User’s Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.

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Intellectual Property
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otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers
relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to,
accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone
System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal
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Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable
or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software,
computer programs, and related documentation and other
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the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you
agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare
derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or
otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No
title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to
you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall
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Samsung Telecommunications America (STA),
Inc.
Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com/wireless
Headquarters Customer Care Center
1130 E. Arapaho Road
Richardson, TX 75081
Tel: [phone]
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Toll Free Tel: [phone].HELP
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©2001 Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. All rights
reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without
prior written approval. Samsung Telecommunications America,
Inc. is a trademark of Samsung Electronics Corporation, Ltd.
Openwave®is a registered Trademark of Openwave.
RSA®is a registered Trademark RSA Security, Inc.
T9®Word Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and
is covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437, U.S. Pat. 5,953,541, U.S. Pat.
6,011,554 and other patents pending.
English: 2001:1:31. Version A
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User Guide GH68-02143A
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WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THIS WARRANTY PAGE, THE
PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS," AND
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THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH
THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE,
SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO.

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NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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REMAINDER OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH
PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE

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CONSTRUED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS
LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS.

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Introduction To Your Samsung SGH-Q105
Series Phone
Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung SGH-Q105
Series Dual Band Phone.Using the latest digital technology, the
Samsung SGH-Q105 Series Phone operates similar to other GSM
phones, while providing superior resonance and tone quality.
Your Samsung SGH-Q105 GSM phone is packed with productive
features that are easy to use. Here are some of them:
• Operates in GSM900 and GSM1900.
• Internet Access via WAP 1.1 /UP 4.1
• One Touch Internet Access
• Internet MiniBrowser
• Electronic Administrator (PIM)
• 18 Ring Types and 2 Customizable Melodies
• Answer or hang up calls just by opening and closing the
flip on the phone.
• User friendly display with dedicated icons for signal
strength, service, messages, vibrator, and battery
• Distinctive ringer types for voice, message, and alarm
calls
• 99 Phone Book entries plus up to 300 SIM Card
entries.(SIM Card Dependent).
• Call Logs – 10 Locations each for outgoing, incoming,
and missed calls. These 30 numbers are all easy to redial.
• Two-way Short Message Services (SMS) and Voicemail
notification
• T9 text entry
• Pause Dialing for tele-services
• Alarm clock with three programmable alarms
• Last number redial – last 10 Numbers
• Tri-Lingual - English, Spanish, and French.
• Easily mute the microphone during conversation

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How To Use This Manual
This user guide explains your Samsung SGH-Q105 phone
operations through easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations.
We’ve included some important safety and usage information
that you should know before using your phone. If you still have
questions, we’ll be happy to answer them. Just call our Samsung
Customer Care Center toll-free at 1.888.987.HELP (4357).
We hope you enjoy using your new Samsung SGH-Q105 Series
Phone, and thanks for choosing Samsung.
CC RF Exposure Information
In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) of the United States with its action in Report and Order
FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for human
exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by
FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with
the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international
standards bodies. The design of this phone complies with the
FCC guidelines and these international standards. Use only the
supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas,
modifications, or attachments could impair call quality, damage
the phone, or result in violation of FCC regulations. Do not use
the phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna
comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please
contact your local dealer for replacement antenna.
Body-Worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations using the
optional belt-clip/holster placed 0.78 inches (2.0cm) from the
body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a
minimum separation distance of 0.78 inches (2.0cm) must be
maintained between the user’s body and the phone, including
the antenna, whether extended or retracted. The use of third-
party belt-clips/holsters with no metallic components that
provide the minimum separation distance of 0.78 inches
(2.0cm) can be used to satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements.

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The use of non-tested accessories or other body-worn operations
may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements and should
be avoided. Contact your local dealer for optional accessory
items.
Vehicle Mounted External Antenna (Optional, if available)
A minimum separation distance of 7.9 inches (20cm) must be
maintained Between a person and the vehicle mounted external
antenna to satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements. For more
information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC website at
www.fcc.gov
SAR Information & FCC ID Labeling
THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S
REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Your
wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed
and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for
exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal
Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. These
limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish
permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The
guidelines are based on standards that were developed by
independent scientific organizations through periodic and
thorough 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 mobile phones employs a unit of measurement know as
the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the
FCC is 1.6W/kg.* Tests for SAR are conducted using standard
operating positions specified by the FCC with the phone
transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested
frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest
certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while
operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because
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use only the power required to reach the network. In general,
the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower
the power output. Before a phone model is available for sale to
the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does
not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted
requirement for safe exposure. The tests are performed in
positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as
required by the FCC for each model. The highest SAR value for
this model phone when tested for use at the ear is 1.53W/kg and
when worn on the body, as described in this user guide, is
1.35W/kg . (Body-worn measurements differ among phone
models, depending upon available accessories and FCC
requirements). While there may be differences between the SAR
levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet
the government requirement for safe exposure.The FCC has
granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with
all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC
RF emission guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is
on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant
section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC
ID A3LSGHQ105.
Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can
be found on the Cellular Telecommunications Industry
Association (CTIA) web-site at http://www.wow-com (see note).
* In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile
phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over
one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial
margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and
to account for any variations in measurements.
Note: The URL http://phonefacts.net may be used in place of
http://www.wow-com for direct access to SAR information.

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Table of Contents
Your Consumer Package ...........................................15
Accessories ................................................................................16
Front View of the SGH-Q105 .....................................17
SoftKeys .....................................................................................18
Navigation Button .......................................................................18
Menu Browse Keys ....................................................................18
Send/End Keys ...........................................................................18
Keypad .......................................................................................19
Antenna ......................................................................................20
Screen Backlight ........................................................................20
Display Screen ...........................................................................21
Volume Buttons ..........................................................................22
Backlight .....................................................................................23
Service Light Indicator ................................................................23
Flip Cover ...................................................................................23
Menu Tree ...................................................................24
SIM Card ......................................................................31
Installing the SIM Card ...............................................................31
Installing/Removing the Battery ...............................32
Charging the Battery ..................................................................32
Low Battery Indicator ..................................................................33
Turning the Phone On/Off ..........................................................33
Access Codes ............................................................................33
Selecting Functions and Options .............................35
Unlock ........................................................................................37
Call Functions ............................................................39
Making a Call ..............................................................................39
International Calls .......................................................................39
Correcting a Number ..................................................................39
Ending a Call ..............................................................................40
Making a Call using the Phone Book .........................................40
Last Number Redial ....................................................................40

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Adjusting The Call Volume .........................................................41
Answering a Call ........................................................................41
Viewing Missed Calls .................................................................42
InUse Menu .................................................................44
Mute/Unmute ..............................................................................44
Mute/Send Keys .........................................................................44
Send DTMF ................................................................................45
Phonebook .................................................................................45
SMS Service ...............................................................................45
Hold ............................................................................................45
Call Waiting ................................................................................46
Conference Calling .....................................................................46
Entering Information ..................................................49
T9 Word® Entry .........................................................................49
Uppercase Entry .........................................................................50
Lowercase Entry .........................................................................51
Number Entry .............................................................................51
Changing the Entry Mode ...........................................................51
Phone Book ................................................................52
Storing a New Number ...............................................................52
Phone Book Options ..................................................................53
Searching and Dialing a Number ...............................................55
Menu Functions .........................................................57
Call Records ...............................................................................57
Messages ...................................................................................61
Tones .........................................................................................68
Phone Settings ...........................................................................76
Organizer ....................................................................................82
Security ......................................................................................87
Network Services .......................................................................91
WAP Browser .............................................................................98
Usage Guidelines: Performance and Safety ...........99
Understanding Signal Strength ..................................................99
Specifications are Subject to Change ........................................99

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Exposure To Radio Frequency Signals ......................................99
Antenna Care ...........................................................................100
Phone Operation ......................................................................100
Operating a Motor Vehicle ........................................................100
Electronic Devices ....................................................................100
Aircraft ......................................................................................102
Blasting Areas ..........................................................................102
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres ..........................................102
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air bag ....................................103
Storing your phone ...................................................................103
Cautions ...................................................................................103
Information to User ...................................................................103
Your Phone as a Network Device ...........................105
FCC and Industry Canada Notice ...........................105
Cautions ...................................................................................105
FCC Compliance Information ...................................................105
Owner’s Record ........................................................................106
Safety Information ....................................................106

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1
Your Consumer Package
Your consumer package includes the following
items:
• Phone
• Travel Charger
• Battery
• Data Cable
• CDROM
• User Manual
• Hands-Free Headset

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Your Consumer Package SGH-Q105 User Manual
Accessories
The following optional accessories are available for
the SGH-Q105:
• Car Power Charger (17140000011)
• Travel Charger (TAD056JBEB/XAR)
• Hands-free Car Kit (HKT056NBEG/XAR)
• Standard Battery (BST0569SEB/XAR)
• Data Kit (PKT056LBEC/XAR)
• Desktop Charger Kit (DKT056JBEB/XAR)
• Holster (17221075008)
• Hands Free Headset (AEP056SBEB/XAR)
• Leather Pouch (17200000022)
Contact your local Samsung dealer for more
information or visit us on the web at:
http://www.samsungusa.com/wireless
The use of any other power accessory will
invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the
phone, and may be dangerous.
When you disconnect the power cord of any
accessory, grasp and pull the connector, not the
cord.
It is extremely important that only genuine
Samsung authorized accessories be utilized with
your Samsung phone. This is because accessories
might appear to be a perfect match, and labeled
suitable for your Samsung phone, but they can
charge at different current rates. The current
provided through the accessory may not match the
current that is required by your Samsung phone
and the result of using an unauthorized accessory
may be a battery or phone melt down. Your
warranty of course, would be null and void.

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Accessories
Front View of the SGH-Q105

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SoftKeys
Softkeys are used as navigation controls to display
the desired menu options displayed on the screen.
By using the softkeys, you can quickly navigate to
the desired screen function. The softkeys are
positioned on the phone under the choices
displayed on the screen. To see the softkeys
location on the phone, look at the illustration on
page 17.
Navigation Button
The navigation button is located in the middle of
the phone between the two softkeys. It can be
pressed up, down, left, or right. The navigation
button can be used to automatically display menu
functions of your phone. For more information on
setting the shortcuts, see “Shortcut” on page 86.
The default settings for the shortcut are:
• Up - Calendar
• Down - Phone Book
• Left - Tones
• Right - Messages
Menu Browse Keys
Menu browse keys are used to cycle through the
available menu options displayed in each function.
Once the desired menu choice is found, you press
a softkey as mentioned above to select the choice.
To see the Menu Browse keys location on the
phone, look at the illustration on page 17.
Send/End Keys
The Send and End keys are used to place and end
calls on the phone. To place a call, you enter the
desired number on the keypad and press the Send

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Keypad
key. When the call is finished, the End key is
pressed to hang up or end the call. The End key
can also be used to clear whatever screen is
displayed and return the phone to the main
screen.
Note: The Send key can also be used to answer an
incoming call while on an existing call. It flashes to
the other line to answer the call. To place the
incoming caller on hold and return to the other
call, press the Swap softkey.
The End key is also used to turn the phone’s power
On or Off. For more information on powering the
phone On or Off, see “Turning the Phone On/
Off” on page 33.
Keypad
The phone’s keypad is used to enter information
into the phone. The keypad consists of a standard
numeric keypad with the numbers 0-9, asterisk (*),
and pound (#). The keypad can also enter alpha
characters by using one of the different modes
associated with entering data. The different modes
are:
• ABC - Uses the standard letters and
numbers associated with the keypad. The
choices are cycled each time the key is
pressed.
• Number - Uses only the numeric side of the
keypad. No letters are available in this
mode.
• English - The numbers and letters are
entered in English.
• Español - In this mode, some characters
appear in Spanish format.

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• Français - In this mode, some characters
appear in French format.
• Symbolic - Allows you to enter a standard
set of commonly used symbols by pressing
the keypad. The choices are cycled each
time a key is pressed.
Antenna
A device for transmitting or receiving signals. The
shape and size of the antenna is determined, in
part, by the operating frequency of the handset.
Screen Backlight
The backlight illuminates the screen allowing for
better viewing of the information being displayed.
When a key is pressed, the backlight is turned on.
It remains on for a predetermined amount of time
before automatically turning itself Off. This saves
the battery from being discharged too quickly. The
backlight can be configured to remain on if
desired. If the phone is being used with a hands
free car kit, the light remains On by default.