Installing the SIM card and battery Charging the battery Phone layout and key functions

SGH-C160
1. Remove the battery cover and insert the SIM card. 1. Plug the supplied travel adapter.

User’s Guide Web access/ 4-way navigation keys

Confirm key In Menu mode, scroll
In Idle mode, accesses through menu options.
Battery cover the web browser. In Idle mode, access the
Selects the highlighted following menus:
option or confirms Up/Down: Key volume
input in Menu mode. Left: Create
Soft keys Right: FM radio
Perform functions
indicated by the text Power/End key
To AC wall outlet Turns the phone on or off
above the key.
when held down. Also
Note: When you plug in the travel adapter, the charging indicator may not ends a call.
appear for up to 5 minutes, but the battery is charging properly. Dial key
Makes and answers
2. Install the battery and reattach the cover. a call. In Idle mode, Cancel/Clear key
retrieves the most Deletes characters from the
2. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter. display. Returns the display
recent calls.
to the previous menu level.
Voicemail server key Sends an SOS message
• Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, X Voicemail server when pressed four times
some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. Battery with the keypad locked.
Keypad lock key X SOS mode
• Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different X Keypad lock mode
from the illustrations in this guide.
Silent mode key
Alphanumeric keys X Silent mode

Printed in Korea
World Wide Web Code No.: GH68-13937A Note: Do not remove the battery from the phone without unplugging the
http://www.samsungmobile.com English (EU). 03/2007. Rev.1.0 adapter first. Otherwise, the phone may be damaged.

Silent Press and hold in Idle mode to disable all sounds on the phone. Your phone displays the following status indicators on the top of the
Switching on or off the phone Adjusting the volume
mode To exit, press and hold this key again. screen: 1. Press and hold for more than one second to switch on the phone. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.
Voicemail Icon Description
server
Press and hold 1 in Idle mode to access your voicemail server. 2. If the time & date message appears, press the Yes soft key and set 2. Select Sound settings → Incoming calls → Ring volume.
Received signal strength the time and date by the following onscreen instructions.
Press and hold in Idle mode and then press the Yes soft key to 3. Press the Navigation keys to adjust the volume level.
Keypad
lock the keypad to ignore accidental key pressing. To unlock, press Call in progress 3. To switch off the phone, press and hold for more than two
lock mode 4. Press the Save soft key.
the Unlock soft key and then . seconds.
Out of your service area; you cannot make or receive calls
SOS Press C four times when the keypad is locked to send an SOS except for emergency calls While a call is in progress, press Up or Down to adjust the earpiece
mode
message to preset numbers. Once the SOS message is sent, the
phone will change to SOS mode and will receive calls only from the SOS message feature active
Changing the display language volume.
registered recipients. Upon receiving a call from the SOS message
recipients, the phone will automatically answer the call. Press to GPRS network 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.
exit SOS mode.
Alarm set 2. Select Phone settings → Language → Text language. Changing a ringtone for calls
Silent mode 3. Select a language. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.
Display Ringer type 2. Select Sound settings → Incoming calls → Default ringtones or
Your phone is in Idle mode when you are not on a call or using a menu. • None: Melody Making a call My sounds.
You must be in Idle mode to dial a phone number. • : Vibration 1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number, and press . 3. Select a ringtone and press the Yes soft key.
Icons • : Vibration then melody
2. When you want to end the call, press .
Home Zone, if registered for the appropriate service
Redialling recent numbers
Text and graphics Call diverting feature active Answering a call
New text message 1. In Idle mode, press .
1. When the phone rings, press the Accept soft key or to answer a
New voicemail message call. 2. Press Up or Down to scroll to the number you want.
Battery power level To reject the call, press the Reject soft key or . 3. Press to dial the number.
Menu Phonebook Soft key function indicators
2. To end the call, press .

Using the menus Menu map Entering text

Changing the text input mode
In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to enter the main menu. To select or modify a menu or feature: 1. Call log 4.5 Keypad tone 8. Phonebook
1.1 Missed calls
4.6 Minute minder
8.1 Find name
In a text input field, press the right soft key until the input mode indicator
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key. 4.7 Silent mode you want appears:
1.2 Received calls 8.2 FDN list*
4.8 Alerts on call
Labels at the bottom corners of the display show the 2. Press the Navigation keys to reach a desired menu and then press the 1.3 Dialled calls 8.3 Add entry • : T9 mode
current soft key functions. Press the left soft key ( ) 1.4 Delete all 8.4 Speed-dial list
or right soft key ( ) to perform the function indicated.
Select soft key or . 1.5 Call time 5. Messages 8.5 Own number • : ABC mode
1.6 Call costs* 5.1 Short messages 8.6 Management
3. If the menu contains any submenus, locate the one you want by 8.7 Service number*
• : Number mode
5.2 Push messages
pressing the Navigation keys. Press the Select soft key or to enter 2. Network services 5.3 Preset messages • None: Symbol mode
the submenu. 5.4 Voice mail 9. Phone settings
2.1 Call diverting 5.5 Broadcast T9 mode
If the selected menu contains additional submenus, repeat this step. 2.2 Call barring 9.1 Display
5.6 Settings
2.3 Call waiting 5.7 SOS messages 9.2 Greeting message 1. Press 2 to 9 to start entering a word. Press each key once for one
2.4 Network selection 9.3 Language letter.
4. Press the Navigation keys to find the setting of your choice. 5.8 Memory status
To exit the menu 2.5 Caller ID 9.4 Security
To return to the without changing 2.6 Active line* 9.5 Auto redial Example: To enter “Hello” in T9 mode, press 4, 3, 5, 5, and 6.
previous menu the menu settings,
5. Press the Select soft key or to confirm your chosen setting. 6. Fun box 9.6 Voice clarity
level, press the press this key. 9.7 Anykey answer T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it may change with each
Back soft key or C. 3. Applications 6.1 WWW services
6.2 Media box 9.8 Auto keypad lock key that you press.
Shortcut numbers 3.1 FM radio 9.9 Reset settings
3.2 SIM-AT* 2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters.
You can quickly access the menu you want by using shortcut numbers. 7. Organizer
Use the 4-way navigation keys to scroll up, down, left, or
The shortcut number displays in front of the menu name in Menu mode. 3. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4. Otherwise, press 0 to
right through the menu system, highlight menu items, 4. Sound settings 7.1 Clock
and change feature settings. 7.2 Alarm display alternative word choices for the keys that you have pressed.
4.1 Incoming calls 7.3 Calculator * Available only if supported For example, “Of” and “Me” use 6 and 3.
4.2 Messages by your SIM card.
7.4 Converter
4.3 Power on/off
4.4 Connection tone 4. Press to insert a space and enter the next word.
ABC mode Sending an SMS message Quick feature reference Feature Description Select
Press the keys labelled with the character you want: Select a Select the alert ringtone and alert Menu
1. In Idle mode, press Left. This section provides brief explanations of features on your phone. message tone type for incoming SMS messages or > Sound settings
- once for the first character Feature Description Select set how often you are informed of a > Messages
2. Enter the message text.
- twice for the second character new message.
View recent calls View the most recent calls you have Menu > Call log
- and so on. 3. Press the Options soft key and add items using the following options: dialled, received, or missed. > Missed calls, Power on/ Set the phone to sound when it is Menu
Received calls, or off tone switched on or off. > Sound settings
• Add media: add sounds, images, or animated images.
For example, press 2 three times to enter “C” and 5 two times to enter Dialled calls > Power on/off
“K”. • Add emoticon: add emoticons. Connection tone Set the phone to beep when a call is Menu
Delete recent Delete the call logs in each call type, Menu > Call log
• Preset messages: add text templates. calls or all logs at once. > Delete all connected to the system. > Sound settings
Number mode Call time display View the duration of recent calls you Menu > Call log
> Connection tone
4. Press the Options soft key and select Send. Select key tone Select a tone which the phone sounds Menu
Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want. have dialled and received. Also reset > Call time
5. Select an empty location. the time counter. and volume when you press a key or adjust the > Sound settings
key tone volume. > Keypad tone
Symbol mode 6. Enter a destination number and press the OK soft key. Call cost View the cost of your calls. Menu > Call log
display > Call costs Minute minder Set the phone to beep every minute Menu
Press the number keys corresponding to the symbol you want and press 7. Press the Send soft key to send the message. during a call to keep you informed of > Sound settings
Network services Access network services offered by Menu > Network
the OK soft key. You can press Up or Down to display more symbols. the length of your call. > Minute minder
your service provider. services
Silent mode Set how the phone acts to alert you to Menu
FM radio Listen to music or news via the FM Menu
Tips for entering text a specific event while in Silent mode. > Sound settings
radio on your phone. First, you must > Applications
> Silent mode
connect your phone with the headset, > FM radio
• To move the cursor, press the Navigation keys. which serves as a radio antenna. Alerts on call Set the phone to alert you when you Menu
• To delete characters one by one, press C. To delete all of the characters, receive a new message or when the > Sound settings
Use the SIM Use a variety of additional services Menu
press and hold C. time for an alarm comes during a call. > Alerts on call
service offered by your service provider. > Applications
• To insert a space between characters, press . > SIM-AT Send SMS Create and send messages to other Menu > Messages
messages mobile phones. > Short messages
• To change case in T9 mode or ABC mode, press . Select ringtone Select a ringtone for incoming calls, a Menu
> Create
• To enter punctuation marks in T9 mode or ABC mode, press 1. and volume volume level, or an alert type. > Sound settings
> Incoming calls

Feature Description Select Feature Description Select Feature Description Select Feature Description Select
Read SMS Read received or sent messages. Menu > Messages Web browser Launch and configure the web Menu > Fun box Create an FDN Create a list of contacts to be used in Menu Language Select a language to be used for the Menu
messages > Short messages browser. > WWW services list FDN (Fixed Dialling Number) mode, in >Phonebook selection display text or text input mode. > Phone settings
> Inbox or Outbox Access media Access sounds or images in your Menu > Fun box which the phone allows outgoing calls > FDN list > Language
Emoticon Preset templates of frequently used Menu > Messages files phone’s memory. > Media box only to the specified phone numbers. Security Protect the phone against Menu
templates emoticons. > Short messages > Downloaded Add a new Add a new contact to Phonebook. Menu unauthorised use. > Phone settings
> Emoticon images or Sounds contact >Phonebook > Security
templates Delete all media Delete sounds and images in each Menu > Fun box > Add entry Mobile tracker Track your phone when it is stolen or Menu
Delete messages Delete messages in each message Menu > Messages files media box. > Media box Speed dial Assign speed dial numbers (2 to 9) for Menu lost. When someone tries to use your > Phone settings
folder, or all messages at once. > Short messages > Delete all eight of your most frequently dialled >Phonebook phone with other SIM card, the phone > Security
> Delete all Funbox memory Check the amount of memory in use Menu > Fun box numbers. > Speed-dial list will automatically send the preset > Mobile tracker
Push message Change the settings for the service, Menu > Messages status for sounds and images. > Media box Check your own Check your phone numbers or assign Menu tracking message to your family or
and access or delete push messages. > Push messages > Memory status phone numbers a name to them. >Phonebook friends.
Message Preset templates of frequently used Menu > Messages Time and date Set the current time and date Menu > Own number Auto redial Set the phone to make up to ten Menu
templates messages. > Preset manually and set your local time > Organizer Manage contacts Copy all contacts on the SIM card to Menu attempts to redial a phone number > Phone settings
messages zone. > Clock the phone’s memory, delete all >Phonebook after an unsuccessful call. > Auto redial
Voicemail Access your voicemail server and Menu > Messages Alarm Set an alarm to sound at a specific Menu > Organizer Phonebook contacts. You can also > Management Voice clarity Remove extraneous noise and Menu
listen to messages on the network. > Voice mail time. > Alarm check memory information for increase call quality so that the other > Phone settings
Phonebook contacts. person can hear you clearly. > Voice clarity
Broadcast Change settings for the service and Menu > Messages Calculator Perform basic arithmetic functions. Menu > Organizer
message access broadcast messages. > Broadcast > Calculator SDN (Service Access the list of service numbers Menu Anykey answer Answer an incoming call by pressing Menu
Dialling assigned by your service provider. >Phonebook any key, except for the Spkr on/off > Phone settings
Messaging Set options for using messaging Menu > Messages Converter Do conversions such as currency and Menu > Organizer Numbers) > Service number soft key and . > Anykey answer
options services. > Settings temperature. > Converter
Display settings Change settings for the display and Menu > Phone Auto keypad lock Set the phone to automatically lock Menu > Phone
SOS message Activate the SOS message feature. Menu > Messages Find a contact Search for contacts in Phonebook. Menu backlight. settings > Display the keypad in times of inactivity. settings > Auto
Enter recipients and select the repeat > SOS messages > Phonebook keypad lock
mode. > Find name Greeting Enter the greeting message to be Menu > Phone
message displayed when the phone is switched settings > Reset the phone Reset the phone to the factory default Menu
Message Check memory information for Menu > Messages on. Greeting message settings. > Phone settings
memory status messages. > Memory status > Reset settings

Important safety precautions Water resistance Qualified service

Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE)
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.
Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply
Sensible use
We, Samsung Electronics
with them may be dangerous or illegal.
declare under our sole responsibility that the product
Drive safely at all times Use only in the normal position (held to your ear). Avoid unnecessary
contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on.
SAR information GSM Mobile Phone : SGH-C160
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park your vehicle first.
Emergency calls Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/or other
normative documents.
Switching off when refuelling manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio SAFETY EN 60950- 1 : 2001+A11:2004
Key in the emergency number for your present location, then press . frequency (RF) energy set by the European Union (EU) Council. These
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or Do not end the call until given permission to do so.
EMC EN 301489- 01 V1.4.1 (08-2002)

chemicals. limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels EN 301 489- 07 V1.2.1 (08-2002)
SAR EN 50360 : 2001
Small children and your phone of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on the EN 50361 : 2001
Switching off in an aircraft safety standards that were developed by independent scientific RADIO EN 301 511 V9.0.2 (03-2003)
Keep the phone and all its parts including accessories out of reach of small
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an aircraft is both organisations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific We hereby declare that [all essential radio test suites have been carried out and that] the above
children.
illegal and dangerous. studies. named product is in conformity to all the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex[IV] of Directive
Accessories and batteries 1999/5/EC has been followed with the involvement of the following Notified Body(ies):
Switching off near all medical equipment The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. BABT, Balfour House, Churchfield Road,
Hospitals and health care facilities may be using equipment that could be and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT122TD, UK*
Identification mark: 0168
sensitive to external RF energy. Follow any regulations or rules in force. your phone and may be dangerous. The exposure standard for wireless phones employs a unit of The technical documentation kept at:
Interference measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit set Samsung Electronics QA Lab.
CAUTION Risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
by the EU Council is 2.0 W/kg. The highest SAR value for this model phone
All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their Dispose used batteries according to the instructions. which will be made available upon request.
was 0.966 W/kg. (Representative in the EU)
performance. Samsung Electronics Euro QA Lab.
Blackbushe Business Park, Saxony Way,
Special regulations At very high volume, prolonged listening to a headset can damage Yateley, Hampshire, GU466GG, UK*
your hearing. 2007. 03. 02 Yong-Sang Park / S. Manager
Follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off (place and date of issue) (name and signature of authorised person)
your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it.
*It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre,
see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your phone.