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Samsung SGH-A200 Owner's Manual

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3/14/01
3:46 PM
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DUAL BAND
GSM TELEPHONE
SGH-A200
OWNER'S MANUAL
Printed in Korea
World Wide Web
Code No.:GH68-HK.
www.samsungmobile.com
2001/03. Rev.1.0

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  • Page 1 00-A200-Cover&Contents 3/14/01 3:46 PM Page 2 DUAL BAND GSM TELEPHONE SGH-A200 OWNER’S MANUAL Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-HK. www.samsungmobile.com 2001/03. Rev.1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    00-A200-Cover&Contents 3/14/01 3:46 PM Page 4 C o n t e n t s Safety Precautions......5 Unpacking .

  • Page 3: C O N T E N T S

    00-A200-Cover&Contents 3/14/01 C o n t e n t s (Continued) Selecting Functions and Options ... . . 47 Example: Selecting a Ring Tone ....49 Using the Menu .

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    00-A200-Cover&Contents 3/14/01 C o n t e n t s (Continued) Additional Services ..... 116 ALS(Alternate Line Service) ....116 Solving Problems .

  • Page 5: Unpacking

    Phone with a case . Give your Hand String In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local SAMSUNG dealer: • Cigarette lighter adapter (CLA12) • Hands-free car kit (HFKN30) • Slim and Standard batteries (BSL0375, BST0378) •...

  • Page 6: Your Phone

    01-A200-Safety1 3/14/01 3:46 PM Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. Earpiece Display Volume During a call, adjusts the earpiece volume. In idle mode with the phone open, the keys adjust the key tone volume.

  • Page 7: Display

    01-A200-Safety1 3/14/01 3:46 PM Your Phone Functions (continued...) Deletes characters from the display. In idle mode, allows you to quick access to the WWW services menu. Makes or answers a call. In idle mode, recalls the last number dialled. In the menu facility, selects a menu function or stores information that you have entere d (such as a name) in the phone or SIM m e m o ry.

  • Page 8: Backlight

    01-A200-Safety1 3/14/01 3:46 PM Your Phone Icons Signal strength : Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal strength. Service: Appears when a call is in progress. New Message: Appears when a new text message has been received.

  • Page 9: Service Light

    02-A200-Getting1 3/14/01 3:45 PM Your Phone Service Light The service light is on the top right-hand corner of the phone. It flashes when services are available on the phone. To activate or deactivate use of the service light, set the Service Light menu option (5-1-6); see page 83 for further details.
  • Page 10 02-A200-Getting1 3/14/01 3:45 PM Getting Started 3. Lift the battery away using the grooves on both sides of the battery. Groove 4. Push the SIM card holder in the direction of the arrow and hold it in this position. Insert the SIM card under the two tabs on the left of the phone, ensuring that the cut corner is top left and the gold contact of the card face into the phone.

  • Page 11: Charging A Battery

    Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local SAMSUNG dealer for further details. N o t e: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharg e d...

  • Page 12: Switching The Phone On/Off

    02-A200-Getting1 3/14/01 3:46 PM Getting Started Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, you will hear a warning tone and a message will be repeated at regular intervals on the display: ** Warning** Battery Low...

  • Page 13: Call Functions

    03-A200-Call1 3/14/01 3:46 PM 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 83) and the person you’ve called does not answer or the line is busy, the number is redialled automatically up to ten times.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Volume

    03-A200-Call1 3/14/01 3:46 PM Call Functions 2. Press to access the list of last-dialled numbers. 3. Use to scroll through the Redial list until the required number is displayed. 4. Press to dial the number displayed. Adjusting the Volume During a call, if you want to adjust the earpiece volume, use the volume keys on the left side of the phone.

  • Page 15: Viewing Missed Calls

    03-A200-Call1 3/14/01 3:46 PM Call Functions Viewing Missed Calls If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who was calling you, if this service is available. In this way, you can call the person back, if necessary.

  • Page 16: In-Call Options

    03-A200-Call1 3/14/01 3:46 PM Call Functions In-Call Options Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use 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.
  • Page 17 03-A200-Call1 3/14/01 3:46 PM 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.
  • Page 18 03-A200-Call1 3/14/01 3:46 PM 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: Phonebook

    03-A200-Call1 3/14/01 3:46 PM 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: Phonebook Options

    04-A200-Phonebook 3/14/01 3:47 PM P h o n e B o o k 5. Press the right soft key to toggle between the phone (To Phone) and card (To Card) memories. 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.

  • Page 21: Searching For And Dialling A Number In The Phonebook

    04-A200-Phonebook 3/14/01 3:47 PM 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 22 04-A200-Phonebook 3/14/01 3:47 PM P h o n e B o o k 3. Enter the start of the name that you want to find and press the Find soft key. N o t e: You can also scroll through the phonebook f rom the beginning, by pressing the F i n d soft key dire c t l y.

  • Page 23: Entering Text

    05-A200-Text 3/14/01 3:46 PM Entering Text When storing a name in the Phone Book, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events in your calendar you will need to enter text into your phone. You are provided with the following text input modes;...

  • Page 24: Changing Text Input Mode

    05-A200-Text 3/14/01 3:46 PM Entering Text Changing Text Input Mode 1. When you are in a field that allows characters entry, you should notice the text input mode indicator in the lower right corner of the display. Save 2. Press the right soft key. The modes available are displayed.

  • Page 25: Abc Mode

    05-A200-Text 3/14/01 3:46 PM Entering Text • There are three shift states: Lower Case (no shift indicator), Initial Cap ( indicator appears), and Caps Lock ( indicator appears). Press more times to display the appropriate shift indicator, and begin typing normally. Meet me at Save Shift indicator...

  • Page 26: Symbol Mode

    05-A200-Text 3/14/01 3:46 PM Entering Text Symbol Mode The Symbol Mode enables you to enter various symbols into a text message. 123 456 789 .( ) , : ; % ! Save To scroll through the symbols available, press (or the volume keys on the left side of the phone).

  • Page 27: Example: Selecting A Ring Tone

    06-A200-Selecting/Using 3/14/01 Selecting Functions and Options To view the various functions/options available and select the one required, proceed as follows. 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 2. To... Then press the... Select the: Left soft key. • Function displayed • Option highlighted View the next function or highlight the next option in a list...

  • Page 28: Using The Menu

    06-A200-Selecting/Using 3/14/01 Selecting Functions and Options 4. If your SIM card provides with ALS(Alternate Line Service), the menus will be presented on the display as follows. If your SIM card does not provide this services, go to step 5. 1[ Line 1 2 Line2 Select the required line and press the Ok soft key.

  • Page 29: Accessing A Menu Function By Using Its Shortcut

    06-A200-Selecting/Using 3/14/01 Using the Menu Accessing a Menu Function by Using its Shortcut The menu items (menu, submenus and setting options) are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut number. 1. In idle mode, press the Menu soft key. 2.
  • Page 30 06-A200-Selecting/Using 3/14/01 Using the Menu 2. Messages 2-1 Voice Mail 2-1-1 Connect to Voice Mail 2-1-2 Voice Server Number 2-2 Read Messages 2-3 Write Messages 2-4 Preset Message List 2-5 Setup 2-5-1 Service Centre 2-5-2 Default Type 2-5-3 Default Validity 2-6 Broadcast 2-6-1 Read 2-6-2 Receive...
  • Page 31 06-A200-Selecting/Using 3/14/01 Using the Menu 5. Settings (continued) 5-3 Security Settings 5-3-1 PIN Check 5-3-2 Change PIN 5-3-3 Phone Lock 5-3-4 Change Password 5-3-5 SIM Lock 5-3-6 FDN Mode 5-3-7 Change PIN2 5-4 LCD Contrast 5-5 Browser Settings 5-5-1 Proxy Settings 5-5-2 Current Proxy 6.

  • Page 32: Dialled Calls (Menu 1-3)

    07-A200-Call/MSM 3/14/01 3:46 PM Call Records Via this menu, you can view the phone calls: • Missed • Received • Dialled The number and name (if available) are displayed together with the date and time at which the call was made. You can also view call times and costs. Missed Calls Lets you view the last 10 unanswered calls.

  • Page 33: Call Cost (Menu 1-5)

    07-A200-Call/MSM 3/14/01 3:46 PM Call Records Call Cost This network feature lets you view the cost of calls. The following options are available. Last Call Cost: cost of the last call made. Total Cost: total cost of all calls made since the cost counter was last reset.

  • Page 34: Read Messages (Menu 2-2)

    07-A200-Call/MSM 3/14/01 3:46 PM M e s s a g e s Voice Server Number You can change the voice mail server number. To... Then press the... Enter the server Corresponding number number keys. Recall a number in PhoneBook soft key. the phonebook Correct a digit soft key.

  • Page 35: Write Messages (Menu 2-3)

    07-A200-Call/MSM 3/14/01 3:46 PM M e s s a g e s Write Messages Within the Write Messages menu you can write and edit text messages of up to 160 characters. 1. In the Messages menu, scroll to the Write Messages and press the Select soft key.

  • Page 36: Broadcast (Menu 2-6)

    07-A200-Call/MSM 3/14/01 3:46 PM M e s s a g e s Default Type: allows you to set the default message type (Text, Voice, Fax, X.400, Email, and ERMES). The network can convert the message into the selected format. Default Validity: allows you to set the default time period for which your messages are stored in the SMS centre while attempts are made to deliver them.

  • Page 37: Voice Functions

    08-A200-Voice/Tones 3/14/01 3:47 PM 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 38: Voice Command (Menu 3-2)

    08-A200-Voice/Tones 3/14/01 3:47 PM 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... To be deleted Ok soft key.

  • Page 39: Answerphone (Menu 3-4)

    08-A200-Voice/Tones 3/14/01 3:47 PM 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 40: Tones

    08-A200-Voice/Tones 3/14/01 3:47 PM Tones You can use the Tones menu to customise various sound settings, such as the: • Ringing tone, volume and type • Composing your own melody • Sounds made when you press a key, make an error or receive a message Ring Tone This option allows you to select the phones ringing...

  • Page 41: Ring Volume (Menu 4-3)

    08-A200-Voice/Tones 3/14/01 3:47 PM T o n e s : to delete notes. : to move a note to the next semitone higher position or lower position in the musical scale. For example, the note A moves A#, B, C, C# in the scale each time you press : to adjust a length of a note.

  • Page 42: Keypad Tone (Menu 4-5)

    08-A200-Voice/Tones 3/14/01 3:47 PM T o n e s Keypad Tone Allows you to select the tone that the keypad generates when you press a key. The following options are available. OFF: the keys do not make any sound. Tone: each key, when pressed, makes a different sound.

  • Page 43: Settings

    09-A200-Settings 3/14/01 3:45 PM S e t t i n g s Many diff e rent features of your phone can be customised to suit your pre f e rences. All of these f e a t u res are accessed via the S e t t i n g s m e n u . Phone Settings Greeting Message Allows you to set a greeting message to be displayed...
  • Page 44 09-A200-Settings 3/14/01 3:45 PM S e t t i n g s Any-key Answer Depending on the setting of the Any-key Answer option, you can answer an incoming call by pressing any key except and the Reject soft key. To reject the call, press or the Reject soft key.When the phone is closed, press left side of the phone to reject an incoming call.
  • Page 45 09-A200-Settings 3/14/01 3:45 PM S e t t i n g s Caller ID You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. N o t e: Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting.

  • Page 46: Network Services (Menu 5-2)

    09-A200-Settings 3/14/01 3:45 PM S e t t i n g s Network Services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you so wish. Call Diverting Note: The call divert options that are not support e d by your network operator may not be shown.
  • Page 47 09-A200-Settings 3/14/01 3:45 PM S e t t i n g s To deactivate specific call diverting settings, proceed as follows. 1. Select the call diverting option to be deactivated. 2. Select the type of call to which this option applies. 3.
  • Page 48 09-A200-Settings 3/14/01 3:45 PM S e t t i n g s 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement is displayed. To deactivate specific call barring settings, proceed as follows.
  • Page 49 09-A200-Settings 3/14/01 3:45 PM 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 • Set up a preferred list to be used when selecting a network automatically N o t e: You can select a network other than your home network only if it has a valid ro a m i n g...
  • Page 50 09-A200-Settings 3/14/01 3:45 PM S e t t i n g s Line Identification This menu option lets you view the following line identification settings. CLIP (Calling Line Identification Presentation) / COLP (Connected Line Identification Presentation) If these network functions are active, the caller’s number is displayed during a call.

  • Page 51: Security Settings (Menu 5-3)

    09-A200-Settings 3/14/01 3:45 PM S e t t i n g s Security Settings The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone to: • The people of your choice • The types of calls of your choice Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone.

  • Page 52: Lcd Contrast (Menu 5-4)

    09-A200-Settings 3/14/01 3:45 PM S e t t i n g s SIM Lock When the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. You must enter the SIM lock code. Once you have entered the lock code, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again.

  • Page 53: Browser Settings (Menu 5-5)

    09-A200-Settings 3/14/01 3:45 PM S e t t i n g s Browser Settings Note: This menu may not be shown depending on your network service provider. You can setup several proxies using the Proxy Settings menu (5-5-1), and you can choose one of those for a current proxy using the Current Proxy menu (5-5-2).

  • Page 54: Alarm (Menu 6-2)

    10-A200-Organizer 3/14/01 3:47 PM O r g a n i z e r To create a new schedule, proceed as follows. 1. When a calendar screen appears, select the month by using the volume key on the left side of the phone, select the week by using select the day by using also use the Go to date menu option to specify...

  • Page 55: Calculator (Menu 6-3)

    10-A200-Organizer 3/14/01 3:47 PM O r g a n i z e r To set the alarm, proceed as follows. 1. Select an alarm type by pressing the Select soft key. 2. Set Alarm option allows you to set the alarm time or days of the week.
  • Page 56 10-A200-Organizer 3/14/01 3:47 PM O r g a n i z e r Examples: Expression Key operation 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...

  • Page 57: Calendar (Menu 6-5)

    10-A200-Organizer 3/14/01 3:47 PM O r g a n i z e r You can choose the following options, by pressing the Options soft key. New : allows you to write new item. Mark : allows you to mark an item or job. Edit : allows you to edit your item’s details.

  • Page 58: Clock (Menu 6-7)

    10-A200-Organizer 3/14/01 3:47 PM O r g a n i z e r Clock Set Time Allows you to change the time displayed, using the 24-hour system. N o t e: B e f o re setting the time, you must specify your time zone, via the World Ti m e menu option (6 - 6) .

  • Page 59: Www Services

    10-A200-Organizer 3/14/01 3:47 PM WWW Services You can use your phone as a web browser. You can obtain up to date news, weather, sport, and other information as well as use e-mail and other Internet services. Please contact your service provider to open your Internet account.

  • Page 60: Network Connecting Information

    10-A200-Organizer 3/14/01 3:47 PM WWW Services menu N o t e : The browser s may vary depending on your version of the bro w s e r. The following menus are available: • Reload: reloads the current site. • Home: takes you back to the homepage of the wireless web provider at any time.

  • Page 61: Additional Services

    11-A200-Additional 3/14/01 3:47 PM Additional Services ALS(Alternate Line Serv i c e ) N o t e: Please contact your service provider to check the availability and how to subscribe to ALS. The ALS feature enables two lines to be associated with one SIM card.

  • Page 62: Solving Problems

    11-A200-Additional 3/14/01 3:47 PM Solving Problems Before contacting 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 •...

  • Page 63: Reference Information

    • 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 120 Access Codes T h e re are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card.
  • Page 64 11-A200-Additional 3/14/01 3:47 PM Reference Information PIN code The PIN (Personal Identification Number) code protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. The PIN code is usually supplied with the SIM card. When the PIN code request is enabled (Menu 5-3- 1), the code is asked each time the phone is switched on.

  • Page 65: Using The Batteries

    Page 124 • 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 66: Safety Information

    11-A200-Additional 3/14/01 3:47 PM Reference Information Safety Information Road Safety • Remember, road safety always comes first! • Do not use a hand-held phone while driving a vehicle. Always park the vehicle before having a conversation. • Make sure that the phone is stored safely and will not fall or be broken in the event of a collision or emergency stop.
  • Page 67 11-A200-Additional 3/14/01 3:47 PM Reference Information • Switch off your cellular phone when in an aircraft. The use of cellular phones in an aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft or disrupt the cellular network. Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of cellular telephone services to the offender, legal action or both.

  • Page 68: Glossary

    12-A200-Glossary 3/14/01 3:46 PM 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. Active Folder Ability to voice dial or voice command immediately on opening the phone.
  • Page 69 12-A200-Glossary 3/14/01 3:46 PM G l o s s a r y PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) Security code used to unlock the phone when an incorrect PIN has been entered three times in succession. The eight-digit number is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card.
  • Page 70 12-A200-Glossary 3/14/01 3:46 PM I n d e x multiparty • 32 received (1-2) • 58 Access codes • 121 records (1) • 58 Accessories • 7 searching for a number in Active Folder • 84 Active Line • 85 time (1-4) •...
  • Page 71 12-A200-Glossary 3/14/01 3:46 PM I n d e x storing numbers/ Names voice recording • 37 entering • 41 PIN • 120 searching/dialling • 39 changing • 97 storing • 35 checking • 96 Network Selection • 92 PIN2 • 120 Network Services (5-2) •...
  • Page 72 12-A200-Glossary 3/14/01 3:46 PM Page 138...
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