Samsung GH68-02493A Owner's Manual
Samsung GH68-02493A Owner's Manual

Samsung GH68-02493A Owner's Manual

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DUAL BAND
GSM TELEPHONE
SGH-N620
OWNER'S MANUAL
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-02493A
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Eng. 10/01. Rev.1.0

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  • Page 1 DUAL BAND GSM TELEPHONE SGH-N620 OWNER’S MANUAL Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-02493A World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Eng. 10/01. Rev.1.0...
  • Page 2 The information in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing; Samsung reserves the right, however, to change or modify any of the specifications without notice. Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed, your SIM card or your service provider.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C o n t e n t s Safety Precautions ....Unpacking ..... . Your Phone .
  • Page 4 C o n t e n t s (continued) Phonebook ..... Storing a Phone Number with a Name ..Phonebook Options .
  • Page 5 C o n t e n t s (continued) Games ......107 Squares (Menu 7-1) ..... 108 Fortress (Menu 7-2) .
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Your package contains the following items. key. Give your In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local SAMSUNG dealer: • Cigarette lighter adapter • Simple hands-free car kit • Standard battery •...
  • Page 7: Your Phone

    Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustration shows the main elements of your phone. Service light Earphone jack Volume keys Microphone Antenna Earpiece Display Your Phone Soft keys Perform the functions indicated by the text above them (in the bottom line of the display). In the menu facility, scroll through the menu options and phonebook memory.
  • Page 8 Your Phone Display Display Layout The display comprises three areas. Area Description First line Displays various icons (see opposite). Middle lines Display messages, instructions and any information that you enter (number to be dialled, for example). Last line Shows the functions currently assigned to the two soft keys.Or shows various types of information, such as missed calls, call diverting...
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Your Phone Backlight The display and keypad are illuminated by a backlight. When you press any key, the backlight comes on. To specify the length of time for which the backlight is active, set the Backlight menu option (5-1-5); see page 81 for further details.
  • Page 10 Getting Started 3. Slide the ivory-coloured lock on the SIM card holder left to unlock the holder. Lift the holder up. 4. Insert the SIM card, ensuring that the cut corner faces top left and the gold contacts of the card face into the phone.
  • Page 11: Charging A Battery

    A travel adapter is provided with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local SAMSUNG dealer for further details. The phone can be used while the battery is charging. N o t e: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time.
  • Page 12: Switching The Phone On/Off

    Getting Started Switching the Phone On/Off 1. Hold down for more than one second to switch the phone on. Note: If “Insert SIM Card” appears on the display, please check that the SIM card is correctly inserted. 2. If the phone asks for a password, key in the password and press the OK soft key.
  • Page 13: Call Functions

    Call Functions Making a Call When the idle screen is displayed, key in the area code and phone number and press N o t e: If you have set the Auto Redial option (5 - 1 - 7) to O N (see page 82) and the person called does not answer or the line is busy, the number is redialled automatically up to ten times.
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Volume

    Call Functions Adjusting the Volume During a call, if you wish to adjust the earpiece volume, use the volume key on the left side of the phone. When you get a call, press the volume key to silent the ring tone immediately. In idle mode, you can adjust the key tone volume using the same keys.
  • Page 15: Viewing Missed Calls

    Call Functions Viewing Missed Calls If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who was calling you, provided that this service is available. In this way, you can call the person back, if necessary. The number of missed calls is displayed on the idle screen immediately after the call was missed.
  • Page 16: In-Call Options

    Call Functions In-Call Options Your phone provides a number of control functions during a call. To access these functions during a call, press the Options soft key. Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other party cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to another person in the room but do not want the other party to hear you.
  • Page 17 Call Functions Putting a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can make another call while you have a call in progress if this service is supported by the network. Of these two calls, one is active and the other is on hold and you can swap between the calls.
  • Page 18 Call Functions Making a Multiparty Call A multiparty call is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multiparty or conference call. For more information, contact your service provider. Setting up the Multiparty Call 1.
  • Page 19: Entering Text

    Call Functions Muting/Sending Key Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the key tones. Note: To communicate with answering machines or computerised telephony systems, the S e n d k e y s option must be selected.
  • Page 20: Changing The Text Input Mode

    Entering Text Changing the Text Input Mode 1. When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator in the lower right corner of the display. Save Text input mode indicator: ABC: ABC mode NUM: Number mode...
  • Page 21: Using The Abc Mode

    Entering Text There are three shift options: • Lower Case (no shift indicator) • Initial Cap ( indicator) • Caps Lock ( indicator) P ress one or more times to display the appro- priate shift indicator and continue typing normally. Meet me at Shift indicator N o t e: To exit the text input mode without saving your...
  • Page 22: Using The Number Mode

    Entering Text Using the Number Mode The Number mode enables you to enter numbers in a text message (a telephone number, for example). Press the keys corresponding to the required digits before manually switching back to the appropriate text entry mode. Using the Symbolic Mode The Symbolic mode enables you to enter various symbols.
  • Page 23: Phonebook Options

    P h o n e b o o k 6. If you do not want to save the number and name in the suggested location, press location number and enter your preferred location by pressing the number keys. 7. Press OK to store the name and number. You can access the phonebook options by pressing the Options soft key, or scroll through the memory with...
  • Page 24: Speed-Dialling By Sim Memory Location

    P h o n e b o o k Edit Allows you to edit a number and name stored in the phonebook. Erase Allows you to erase a number and name stored in the phonebook. You are asked to confirm that you wish to erase the name and number from the phonebook by pressing the Yes soft key.
  • Page 25: Searching For And Dialling A Number In The Phonebook

    P h o n e b o o k Searching for and Dialling a Number in the Phonebook 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the PhoneBook soft key. 2. If your SIM card provides Service Dialling Number (SDN) and Information Number services, press the OK soft key when Find Entry is highlighted.
  • Page 26: Selecting Functions And Options

    Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise your phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys. Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function. The roles of the soft keys vary according to the current context;...
  • Page 27: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling or by using the shortcuts. Accessing Menu Functions by Scrolling 1.
  • Page 28: Menu Structure

    Using the Menus Menu Structure Menus let you check or change your phone settings. The following outline shows the menu structure. Note: You can only see menu 0, if your SIM card supports the SIM Application To o l k i t. This is a network feature.
  • Page 29: Call Records

    Using the Menus Main menu level 1 5. Settings 2. Network Serv i c e s 3. Security Settings 4. LCD/LED S e t t i n g s 5. Browser Settings 6. Org a n i s e r 1, Scheduler 2.
  • Page 30: Dialled Calls (Menu 1-3)

    Call Records Dialled Calls This option lets you view the last 10 numbers dialled. You can also: • Edit the number and save it in the phonebook • Redial the number • Delete the number from the list Call Time This option lets you view the timers for calls made and received.
  • Page 31: Messages

    M e s s a g e s Your phone receives voice mail notification messages, and the Short Message Service(SMS) messages. Vo i c e mail and the SMS are network services. Please contact your service provider for more inform a t i o n . When the icon appears, you have received new text messages.
  • Page 32: Write Messages (Menu 2-3)

    M e s s a g e s To scroll through the messages, press the keys. You can choose the following options, by pressing the Options soft key. Text Reply: allows you to reply by sending a text message. You can also: •...
  • Page 33: Preset Message List (Menu 2-4)

    M e s s a g e s Preset Message List Using this menu, you can preset up to five messages that you use most frequently. This menu shows the preset message list. Scroll through the list using keys. When the required message number appears, press the Options soft key.
  • Page 34: Picture Messages (Menu 2-7)

    M e s s a g e s The last five messages are also stored for later retrieval. Please contact your service provider for more information. The following options are available. Read: lets you view the first message. Scroll through the message using .
  • Page 35: Voice Functions

    Voice Functions You can use the Voice feature to customize various settings, such as the: • Voice Dial • Voice Command • Voice Memo • AnswerPhone Voice Dial The voice dialling feature allows you to make phone calls by saying a voice tag that has been added to a d e s i red name and phone number.
  • Page 36: Voice Command (Menu 3-2)

    Voice Functions Voice Dial Delete One Allows you to delete an individual voice tag. The corresponding phone number remains in the phonebook but the voice tag is deleted. If the name displayed is... Then press the... OK soft key. To be deleted Not to be deleted The next name is displayed.
  • Page 37: Voice Active (Menu 3-4)

    Voice Functions Voice Memo Record: Allows you to record a memo. The screen displays the: • Memo location • Date and time when the memo was recorded • Recording time counter The maximum recording time is about 35 seconds. If you want to record for longer, press the Continue soft key.
  • Page 38: Answerphone (Menu 3-5)

    Voice Functions AnswerPhone Menu 3-5 You can set your phone to answer calls with your own recorded message. You can use the message to inform callers of your current situation and to guide them to leave messages in your phone. N o t e: You can listen the left message by using the L i s t e n option of the Missed Call function.
  • Page 39: Tones

    Tones You can use the Tones menu to customise various sound settings, such as the: • Ringing tone or melody, volume and type • Sounds made when you press a key, make an error or receive a message N o t e: The silent mode allows you to turn the various tones off when discretion is required.
  • Page 40: Melody Composer (Menu 4-2)

    T o n e s Melody Composer This option allows you to compose your own melody to be used as the ringing tone. • Three octaves are available. • A maximum of 100 notes can be entered. • You can adjust the length of the notes and add rests, as required.
  • Page 41: Ring Volume (Menu 4-3)

    T o n e s Deleting a Melody 1. Select the melody that you wish to delete. 2. Press and hold for a few seconds. All notes are erased. 3. Press the Listen soft key. You are asked to confirm that you wish to delete the melody by pressing the Yes soft key.
  • Page 42: Error Tone (Menu 4-7)

    T o n e s Error Tone This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that you have made a mistake. The following options are available. OFF: the phone does not beep. ON: the phone beeps to indicate an invalid entry. Minute Minder This option allows you to specify whether the phone must beep every minute during an outgoing call to...
  • Page 43: Settings

    S e t t i n g s Own Number N o t e: The contents of this menu may vary, depending on the SIM card. You can enter your own name and number using this menu. If you have subscribed to the Alternate Line Service, you can select a line with The following options are available: Add: allows you to add name and number.
  • Page 44 S e t t i n g s Service Light This option allows you to select whether or not the s e rvice light on the top of the phone is used. The following options are available. ON: the s e rvice light flashes when the phone is ready for use.
  • Page 45: Network Services (Menu 5-2)

    S e t t i n g s Reset Settings You can easily reset your phone to its default configuration. To do so, proceed, as follows. 1. Select the Reset Settings menu option. 2. Enter the 4-digit phone password. N o t e: The password is preset to 0000. To change this password, refer to page 95.
  • Page 46 S e t t i n g s Example: You can: • Systematically divert fax calls to your office fax machine • Divert voice calls to your colleague if you are already using the phone To set your call diverting options, proceed as follows. 1.
  • Page 47 S e t t i n g s To set your call barring options, proceed as follows. 1. Select the type of call barring required by pressing until the appropriate option is highlighted and then press the Select soft key. 2.
  • Page 48 S e t t i n g s Network Selection The Network Selection feature enables you to: • Indicate whether the network used when roaming (outside your home area) is selected automatically or manually N o t e: You can select a network other than your home network only if it has a valid roaming agreement with your home network.
  • Page 49: Security Settings (Menu 5-3)

    S e t t i n g s Closed User Group (CUG) This network service allows incoming and outgoing calls to be restricted to a selected user group. You may be a member of up to 10 user groups. For details on how to create, activate and use a closed user group, contact your service provider.
  • Page 50 S e t t i n g s PIN Check When the PIN Check feature is enabled, you must enter your PIN each time you switch the phone on. Consequently, any person who does not have your PIN cannot use your phone without your approval. N o t e: Before disabling the PIN Check feature, you must enter your PIN.
  • Page 51: Lcd/Led Settings (Menu 5-4)

    S e t t i n g s The following options are available. Enable: you can only call phone numbers stored in the phonebook. You must enter your PIN2. Disable: you can call any number. N o t e: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu option is not displayed.
  • Page 52: Browser Settings (Menu 5-5)

    S e t t i n g s Browser Settings N o t e: This menu may not be shown, depending on your network service provider. You can set up several proxies, using the Proxy Settings menu (5-5-1), and you can designate one as the current proxy, using the Current Proxy menu option (5-5-2).
  • Page 53: Organiser

    Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • Write your schedule • Calculate • Set the current date and time • Set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time (to remind you of an appointment for example) •...
  • Page 54: Alarm (Menu 6-2)

    O r g a n i s e r To schedule a new event, proceed as follows. 1. When the calendar is displayed, use the keys to select the month, the keys to select the week and the keys to select the day. You can also use the Go to date menu option to specify the date.
  • Page 55: Calculator (Menu 6-3)

    O r g a n i s e r To set the alarm, proceed as follows. 1. Select an alarm type by pressing the Select soft key. The Set Alarm option allows you to set the alarm time or days of the week. 2.
  • Page 56: World Time (Menu 6-4)

    O r g a n i s e r Examples: Expression Key Sequence 12*3+5= 12x3+5 34+57= 34+57 45+57= 48-23= 48-23 14-23= 68*25= 68x25 68*40= 35/14= 35/14 98/14= 10% of 200 200x10 10=? % of 100 10/100 10% premium of 200 200+10 10% discount of 200 200-10 square of 4 reciprocal of 8...
  • Page 57: Clock (Menu 6-5)

    O r g a n i s e r Clock Set Time This option allows you to change the time displayed, using the 24-hour system. N o t e: Before setting the time, you must specify your time zone, via the World Ti m e menu option (6 - 4) . Set Date This option allows you to change the date displayed.
  • Page 58 G a m es When you are ranked within fifth rank finishing a game, you are allowed to enter your name up to 10 characters. Here are the list of available characters or function. 1: . @ - _ / : ~ 1 2: A B C 2 3: D E F 3 4: G H I 4...
  • Page 59: Games

    G a m es Key Commands 2: move up the cannon 8: move down the cannon 4: move left the cannon 6: move right the cannon 5: shoot Ice Cave Object The goal of the game is to move eggs into the hole in ice cave safely within the given period of time.
  • Page 60: Bookmark (Menu 8-2)

    WWW Services Bookmark You can store the addresses of up to five Internet sites for easy access using the Bookmark feature. To access the Bookmark feature, proceed as follows. 1. In idle mode, press the Menu soft key. 2. Press for WWW Services.
  • Page 61: Entering Text, Numbers, Or Symbols

    WWW Services Using the WAP Browser Menu There are various menu options available when surfing the Wireless Web. To access the WAP Browser menu, proceed as follows. 1. Press A list of menu options appears. 2. Highlight the required option using the key.
  • Page 62: Network Connection Information

    WWW Services If you wish to edit text, move the cursor to the required position, using the clear the wrong letter by pressing the enter the correct letter. Network Connection Information To check the network connection time, press and hold down the key.
  • Page 63 Additional Services 3. Setting the Ring Ty p e To distinguish between incoming calls on the two lines, you can select a different ring tone for each line with the Ring Tone menu option (4-1). See page 73 for further details. 4.
  • Page 64: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages appear Insert SIM Card • Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. Phone Locked •...
  • Page 65 If the above guidelines do not enable you to solve the problem, take a note of: • The model and serial numbers of your phone • Your warranty details • A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG after-sales service.
  • Page 66: Reference Information

    Reference Information Access Codes T h e re are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you pro t e c t the phone against unauthorised use. The access codes (except for the PUK and PUK2 codes) can be changed using the Security Settings menu options (5-3).
  • Page 67: Using The Batteries

    Reference Information The PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) is re q u i red to change a blocked PIN. The PUK may be supplied with the SIM card. If not, contact your local serv i c e p ro v i d e r. If you key in an incorrect PUKten times in succession, the SIM card cannot be used anymore.
  • Page 68: Safety Information

    Reference Information • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and re c h a rge your battery only with Samsung-appro v e d c h a rgers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overc h a rging may shorten its life.
  • Page 69 Reference Information Operating Environment • Remember to follow 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 (in a hospital for example).
  • Page 70 Reference Information • Do not attempt to open the phone. Non-expert handling of the phone may damage it. • Do not drop or knock the phone. Rough handling may damage the internal circuits. • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or s t rong detergents to clean the phone.
  • Page 71: Glossary

    G l o s s a r y To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. ALS (Alternate Line Service) Capability of associating two alternate lines with one SIM card.
  • Page 72 G l o s s a r y GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) International standard for cellular communication, guaranteeing compatibility between the various network operators. GSM covers most European countries and many other parts of the world. Line Identification Services Service allowing subscribers to view or block the telephone numbers of callers.
  • Page 73: Index

    G l o s s a r y Soft Keys Keys marked on the phone, the purpose of which: • Varies according to the function that you are currently using • Is indicated on the bottom line of the display just above the corresponding key Voice Mail Computerised answering service that automatically...
  • Page 74 I n d e x Dialled Calls (1-3) • 56 Dialling • 22 Language (5-1-3) • 81 Display • 12 Last number redialling • 23 contrast • 97 automatic • 82 icons • 13 language • 77 layout • 12 Diverting calls (5-2-1) •...
  • Page 75: Solving Problems

    I n d e x Settings alarm • 101 User groups • 92 browser • 98 date• 106 language• 80 Vibration • 76 LCD • 96 Voice Active (3-4) • 71 network • 84 Voice Command (3-2) • 69 phone • 79 Voice Dial (3-1) •...

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