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- Page 1 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 02/2008. Rev. 1.0...
- Page 2 SGH-U708E user manual...
- Page 3 Instructional icons using this Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: manual Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others This user manual has been specially designed to Caution—situations that could cause guide you through the functions and features of your damage to your phone or other mobile phone.
- Page 4 Copyright information → Followed by—the order of options or Rights to all technologies and products that menus you must select to perform a step; comprise this device are the property of their for example: Press <Menu> → respective owners: Messages → Create message ®...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
safety and usage information Safety warnings .......... 2 contents Safety precautions ........4 Important usage information ....... 7 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ............9 Phone layout ..........10 Keys ............11 Display ............12 Icons ............12 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM card and battery .... - Page 6 Access menus .......... 20 Edit images ..........40 Customise your phone ......20 Edit videos ..........42 Use basic call functions ......21 Use RSS reader ........46 Send and view messages ......22 Upload photos and videos to the web ..47 Add and find contacts .......
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Page 7: Safety And Usage Information
Safety warnings safety and Keep your phone away from small usage children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the information reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Protect your hearing Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak... - Page 8 Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between chargers with care mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and interference, as recommended by manufacturers chargers specifically designed for your phone. and the independent research group, Wireless Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause Technology Research.
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Page 9: Safety Precautions
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion mobile phone in a certain area. injuries When sending text messages or playing games on Use only Samsung-approved your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip, accessories press the buttons lightly, use special features that... - Page 10 Turn off the phone near medical Protect batteries and chargers from equipment damage Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/ regulations, posted warnings, and directions from 115°...
- Page 11 • Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can Avoid interference with other electronic cause serious damage. Do not handle your devices phone with wet hands. Water damage to your Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that phone can void your manufacturer’s warranty. may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded •...
- Page 12 • Disconnect chargers from power sources when Important usage information not in use. • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. Use your phone in the normal position Handle SIM cards and memory cards Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. with care Allow only qualified personnel to service •...
- Page 13 Ensure access to emergency services and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In both cases, the recommendations were developed by scientific and Emergency calls from your phone may not be engineering experts drawn from industry, possible in some areas or circumstances. Before government, and academia after extensive reviews travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services of the scientific literature related to the biological...
- Page 14 FCC RF exposure output. guidelines whenused with a Samsung accessory Before a new model phone is available for sale to the designated for this product or when used with an...
- Page 15 for consumers relating to radio frequency (RF) SAR information on this and other model phones exposure from wireless phones. The FDA can be viewed on-line at www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid. publication includes the following information: This site uses the phone FCC ID number, What kinds of phones are the subject of A3LSGHU708E.
- Page 16 base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a findings have not been confirmed by additional house, typically operate at far lower power research. In some cases, other researchers have levels, and thus produce RF exposures well had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in within the FCC's compliance limits.
- Page 17 the wireless phone industry to take a number of • “Federal Communications Commission steps, including the following: • “Occupational Safety and Health • “Support needed research into possible Administration biological effects of RF of the type emitted by • “National Telecommunications and wireless phones;...
- Page 18 exposures that people get from these base causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to stations are typically thousands of times lower develop cancer in absence of RF exposure. Other than those they can get from wireless phones. studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 Base stations are thus not the primary subject of hours per day.
- Page 19 What research is needed to decide whether during day-to-day use of wireless phones. Many RF exposure from wireless phones poses a factors affect this measurement, such as the health risk? angle at which the phone is held, or which model A combination of laboratory studies and of phone is used.
- Page 20 FDA has been a leading participant in the World broad assessment of additional research needs Health Organization international in the context of the latest research Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its developments around the world. inception in 1996. An influential result of this What steps can I take to reduce my work has been the development of a detailed exposure to radio frequency energy from...
- Page 21 headset and carry the wireless phone away Some groups sponsored by other national from your body or use a wireless phone governments have advised that children be connected to a remote antenna. discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the United Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a that wireless phones are harmful.
- Page 22 the head because the phone, which is the source Studies have shown that these products of the RF emissions, will not be placed against generally do not work as advertised. Unlike the head. On the other hand, if the phone is “hand-free”...
- Page 23 wireless telephones. This test method is now found to occur, FDA will conduct testing to part of a standard sponsored by the Association assess the interference and work to resolve the for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation problem. (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by FDA, Additional information on the safety of RF medical device manufacturers, and many other exposures from various sources can be obtained...
- Page 24 • International Commission on Non-Ionizing 1. Get to know your wireless phone and its Radiation Protection: features, such as speed dial and redial. If available, these features help you to place http://www.icnirp.de your call without taking your attention off • National Radiation Protection Board (UK): the road.
- Page 25 5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers emergencies. Remember, it is a free call on while driving. Jotting down a “to do” list or your wireless phone! flipping through your address book takes 9. Use your wireless phone to help others in attention away from your primary emergencies.
- Page 26 Operating Environment certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your Remember to follow any special regulations in wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to force in any area and always switch your phone discuss alternatives. off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
- Page 27 • should use the ear opposite the pacemaker Vehicles to minimize potential interference. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in If you have any reason to suspect that motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or interference is taking place, switch your phone its representative regarding your vehicle.
- Page 28 storage and distribution areas), chemical plants Remember, to make or receive any calls the or where blasting operations are in progress. phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength. Emergency calls Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere may not be possible on all wireless phone are often but not always clearly marked.
- Page 29 as possible. Remember that your phone may be FCC Notice and Cautions the only means of communication at the scene FCC Notice of an accident; do not cut off the call until given permission to do so. • This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Restricting Children's access to your Phone Rules.
- Page 30 Cautions measures: Changes or modifications made in the radio -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, will -Increase the separation between the equipment void the user’s authority to operate the and receiver. equipment.
- Page 31 Other Important Safety • Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless phone in aircraft Information is illegal and may be dangerous to the • Only qualified personnel should service the aircraft's operation. phone or install the phone in a vehicle. •...
- Page 32 Understanding the Power Save Feature Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 For the best care of your phone, only authorized minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is personnel should service your phone and automatically activated.
- Page 33 Availability of Various Features/ Battery Precautions Ring Tones • Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way. Many services and features are network dependent and may require additional • Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
- Page 34 • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and object (coin, clip or pen) causes a direct recharge your battery only with Samsung- connection between the + and - terminals of approved chargers. When a charger is not in the battery (metal strips on the battery), for use, disconnect it from the power source.
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Page 35: Important Usage Information
• Keep the phone and all its parts and • Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. accessories out of the reach of small Rough handling can break internal circuit children. boards. • Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity •... - Page 36 • If your phone has a flash or light, do not use it too close to the eyes of people or animals. This may cause damage to their eyes. • Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices.
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Page 37: Introducing Your Mobile Phone
You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by manufacturer’s warranty. -
Page 38: Phone Layout
Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Mirror Rear camera lens Camera flash Power key Front camera Earpiece lens Display Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/ Menu access/ Right)/Jog disc Confirm key... -
Page 39: Keys
Keys Function Enter numbers, letters and special Function Alpha- characters; In Idle mode, press and Perform actions indicated at the numeric hold [1] to access voice mails and [0] Softkeys to enter an international call prefix bottom of the display In Idle mode, access user-defined Enter special characters or perform Navigation... -
Page 40: Display
Display Icons Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Icon line Displays various icons Signal strength Text and graphic area GPRS network connected Displays messages, GPRS network connecting instructions, and information you enter EDGE network connected Menu... - Page 41 Icon Definition Icon Definition Video call in progress New text message (SMS) Memory card inserted New multimedia message (MMS) Alarm activated New email message Browsing Internet New voice mail message Roaming (outside of normal service area) New push message Call diverting activated New configuration message Bluetooth activated Text message full...
- Page 42 Icon Definition Configuration message full FM radio on Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Driving profile activated Meeting profile activated Outdoor profile activated Offline profile activated Battery power level...
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Page 43: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile
Install the SIM card and battery assembling and When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal preparing your identification number (PIN) and optional services. To install the SIM card and battery, mobile phone 1. - Page 44 2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. Place the card in the phone with the gold- coloured contacts facing down.
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Page 45: Charge The Battery
Charge the battery Improperly connecting the adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any damages Before using the phone for the first time, you must by misuse are not covered by the warranty. charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone. -
Page 46: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)
About the low battery indicator 2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing When your battery is low, the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty and blinking. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone will automatically power off. -
Page 47: Using Basic Functions
Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Slide open the phone. functions 2. Press and hold [ 3. Enter your PIN and press <OK> (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat steps 1 and 2 above. Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. -
Page 48: Access Menus
Access menus Switch to or from Silent profile In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to silence or To access your phone’s menus, unsilence your phone. 1. Press a softkey for the menu you want. Change your ringtone 2. Use the navigation key to scroll to a menu or option. -
Page 49: Use Basic Call Functions
2. Select Images → an image category → an Use basic call functions image. Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call 3. Press <Save>. functions. Set menu shortcuts Make a call 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → 1. -
Page 50: Send And View Messages
Adjust the volume Send and view messages To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume Learn to send and view text (SMS), multimedia key up or down. (MMS), and email messages. Use the speakerphone feature Send a text or multimedia message 1. - Page 51 8. Press <Options> → Send to send the • Press [ ] to change case in ABC mode or T9 message. mode. • Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode. Send an email Enter text in one of the following modes: 1.
- Page 52 Mode Function Mode Function 1. Press [1] through [5] to enter strokes. 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric Press [6] when you are unsure which keys to enter an entire word. stroke to enter. This will insert a 2. When the word displays correctly, press placeholder.
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Page 53: Add And Find Contacts
View an email 3. Select a number type (if necessary). 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → 4. Enter contact information. Email inbox. 5. Press <Options> → Save or <Save> to add the 2. Press <Options> → Download. contact to memory. -
Page 54: Use Basic Camera Functions
Use basic camera functions View photos In Idle mode, press <Menu> → My files → Images Learn the basics to capture and view photos and → My photos → a photo file. videos. Capture videos Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, open the camera cover. 1. -
Page 55: Listen To Music
Learn how to listen to music via the music player or • Download from the wireless web. Browse the FM radio. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Listen to the FM radio PC Studio. Samsung PC Studio user manual 1. -
Page 56: Browse The Web
• Copy to your memory card. p. 35 Browse the web • Synchronise with Windows Media Player 11. Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web p. 35 pages. After transferring music files to your phone or memory card, Browse web pages 1. - Page 57 Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. Press <Menu> → Internet → Bookmarks → <Options> → Add bookmark. 2. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). 3. Press <Save>.
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Page 58: Using Advanced Functions
Use advanced call functions using advanced Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. functions View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, Learn how to perform advanced operations and use 1. - Page 59 Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press If your network supports this function, you can <Retrieve> to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1.
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Page 60: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions
4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more parties (if Use advanced Phonebook functions necessary). Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers, 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ and create groups of contacts. Call an international number Create a namecard 1. -
Page 61: Use Advanced Messaging Functions
2. Scroll to a contact. 4. Enter a group name and press the Centre key. 3. Press <Options> → Assign speed dial. 5. Press <Options> → Group settings. 6. To set the caller ID image, press <Select> → an 4. Scroll to a number you want to set (2-9) and image category →... -
Page 62: Use Advanced Music Functions
2. Press <Options> → Insert → Text template. 2. Press <Create> to open a new template window. 3. Select a template to insert the template text into 3. Enter your text and press the Centre key to save your message. the template. - Page 63 Synchronise your phone with Windows Copy music files to a memory card Media Player 1. Insert a memory card. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → 2. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Media Phone settings →...
- Page 64 Create a playlist 3. Adjust the settings to customise your music player. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Music Player → 4. Press <Save>. Playlists. 2. Press <Options> → Create playlist. Store radio stations automatically 3. Enter a title for your new playlist and press the 1.
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Page 65: Using Tools And Applications
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature using tools and Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. applications Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools Network settings →... -
Page 66: Activate Mobile Tracker
2. Scroll to a device and press <Select>. Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, 1. Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and press <OK>. -
Page 67: Record And Play Voice Memos
2. Enter your password and press <Confirm>. Record and play voice memos The first time you access mobile tracker, you Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. will be prompted to create and confirm a password. Record a voice memo 1. -
Page 68: Edit Images
4. Press <Options> → Effects → an effect option. 3. Control the playback using the following keys: 5. Select a variation of the effect to apply and press Function <Done>. Centre Pause or resume playback 6. When done with effects, press <Options> → Volume Adjust the volume up or down Save as. - Page 69 6. Press <Options> → Save as. Insert a visual feature 7. Enter a new file name for the image and press 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → the Centre key. Image editor. 2. Press <Options> → New image. Transform an image 3.
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Page 70: Edit Videos
Edit videos 7. Scroll right and press <Start mark> at the point where you want the new video to begin. Learn to edit video files and apply visual effects. 8. Scroll right and press <End mark> at the point where you want the new video to end. Trim any segment 9. - Page 71 4. Press <Select>. Apply effects For an image, select the duration that the image 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → displays. Video editor. 5. Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 above to add more 2. Press <Options> → Import → Image or Video. images or videos.
- Page 72 8. Press <Options> → Save. 7. Scroll right and press <Start mark> at the point where you want the text to be displayed. 9. Enter a new file name for the video and press <Save>. 8. Scroll right and press <End mark> at the point where you want the text to be disappeared.
- Page 73 3. Select an image or video category → an image Convert file formats or video. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → 4. Press <Select>. Video editor. For an image, select the duration that the image 2. Press <Options> → Import → Image or Video. displays.
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Page 74: Use Rss Reader
Use RSS reader Read latest contents 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Learn to use RSS reader to get the latest news and RSS reader → My feeds. information from your favourite websites. 2. Press <Options> → Update feed → Selected Create feeds or All to get the latest contents (if necessary). -
Page 75: Upload Photos And Videos To The Web
Customise your RSS reader settings 2. Select On. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → 3. Press <Yes> to confirm. RSS reader → Settings. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to activate the account. 2. Change the settings to customise your RSS reader. -
Page 76: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications
Upload a file 2. Select a game from the list and follow the onscreen instructions. 1. From an application, such as My files or Camera, select a media file or take a new photo. Available games may vary, depending on your service provider or region. -
Page 77: Set And Use Alarms
Create a world clock 2. Scroll to the world clock you want to add and press <Options> → Display settings. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → 3. Scroll left or right to select Dual. World clock. 2. Press <Options> → Add. 4. -
Page 78: Use The Calculator
4. Press the Centre key. 3. Scroll to Alarm activation and select Off. 4. Press the Centre key. The auto power-up feature sets the phone to automatically turn on and sound the alarm at the designated time if the phone is turned off. Use the calculator 1. -
Page 79: Set A Countdown Timer
Set a countdown timer 3. When you are finished, press <Stop>. 4. Press <Reset> to clear recorded times. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Timer. Create a new task 2. Press <Set>. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → 3. -
Page 80: Manage Your Calendar
Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Calendar. 2. Press <Options> → View by → Day or Week. Create an event 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Calendar. 2. -
Page 81: Overview Of Menu Functions
overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log 5 Messages 8 Camera 11 Alarms 1 Create message 2 Inbox 2 Phonebook 9 Google 12 Settings 3 Email inbox 4 Drafts 1 Google search 1 Phone profiles 5 Outbox 2 Gmail... - Page 82 troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. When you turn on your phone, the following Message Try this to solve the problem: messages may appear: When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is Message Try this to solve the problem:...
- Page 83 Your phone displays “No service” or “Network • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular failure.” network. • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor phone number.
- Page 84 • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. You select a contact to call, but the call is not dialled. • Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact list.