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  • Page 1 SGH-J608 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety

    Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Important safety Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. Switch off in an aircraft precautions Wireless phones can cause interference.
  • Page 3 Be aware of special regulations Accessories and batteries Meet any special regulations in force in any area and Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden such as headsets and PC data cables.

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    About this Guide • Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video. This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. In this guide, the following instruction icons Special appear: features of your phone...
  • Page 5 • Java • Web browser Enjoy Java-based embedded Access the wireless web to get games and download new up-to-the-minute information games. and a wide variety of media content. • Offline mode • Multimedia Message Service Switch your phone to Offline (MMS) mode to use its non-wireless Send and receive MMS...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Make or answer calls........17 Contents Use the camera..........19 Play music........... 20 Unpack Listen to the FM radio ........21 Browse the web ........... 22 Make sure you have each item Use Phonebook ..........23 Send messages ..........23 Get started View messages ..........
  • Page 7 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log 3 Applications 5 Messages 8 Camera 1 Recent contacts 1 Music player 1 Create message 2 Missed calls 2 Voice recorder 2 My messages 9 Settings 3 Dialled calls 3 Alarm...

  • Page 8: Unpack

    You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. • Use the purchased accessories with only Samsung-authorised devices.

  • Page 9: Power On Or Off

    Phone layout Removing the battery cover Front view Earpiece Display Power on or off Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/ Web access/ Switch on 1. Open the phone. Confirm key Right) 2. Press and hold [ Right soft key Volume keys 3. If necessary, enter the PIN Delete/Menu Left soft key exit key...

  • Page 10: Keys And Icons

    Get started Keys and icons Rear view Keys Mirror Camera lens Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, access the following menus: Up: My menu mode Power key Down/Left/Right: your favourite Camera key menus In Menu mode, scroll through menu Multi-function...
  • Page 11 Make or answer a call. Enter special characters or perform special functions. In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers recently dialled, missed, or received. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to activate or deactivate Silent mode. End a call. Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers.
  • Page 12 Get started Icons Synchronised with PC The following icons may appear on the top line of the screen to indicate your phone’s status. Call diverting active Depending on your country or service provider, the icons shown on the display may vary. Home Zone Signal strength Office Zone...

  • Page 13: Access Menu Functions

    Access menu functions Memory card inserted Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. SOS message feature active option 2. Press the Navigation keys Alarm set to move to the next or previous option. FM radio on 3. Press <Select>, <OK>, or ] to confirm the function Silent mode (Mute) displayed or option...

  • Page 14: Enter Text

    Get started Enter text 4. If necessary, press [Up] or [Down] to find the 1. In the text entry screen, Change the character you want. press the right soft key. text input 5. Press [1]. Numbers are mode 2. Select the mode you want. added to each character.
  • Page 15 4. If necessary, press [Up] or Stroke mode To enter a word: [Down] to find the 1. Press the keys character you want. corresponding to a 5. Press [1]. character’s component strokes. 6. Press the number key corresponding to the 2.
  • Page 16 Get started Predictive text English word To enter a word: mode When you enter a character, 1. Press [2] to [9] to start your phone displays additional entering a word. characters that are commonly 2. Enter the whole word used to make words and before editing or deleting phrases.

  • Page 17: Customise Your Phone

    Customise your phone Symbol mode Press the corresponding number key to select a symbol. 1. In Idle mode, press Display <Menu> and select language Other • Press [1] to enter Settings → Phone punctuation marks or operations settings → Language → special characters in ABC Language.
  • Page 18 Get started In Idle mode, press [Volume] 1. In Idle mode, press Key tone Menu mode to adjust the key tone volume. <Menu> and select volume skin colour Settings → Display settings → Skin. 1. In Idle mode, press 2. Select a colour pattern. Idle mode <Menu>...

  • Page 19: Step Outside The Phone

    Step outside the phone You can switch the phone to Silent mode Begin with call functions, camera, music player, Silent mode to avoid disturbing web browser, and other special features other people. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ]. Make or answer calls 1.
  • Page 20 Step outside the phone 1. When the phone rings, 3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to add Answer a call press [ more participants. 2. Press [ ] to end the call. 4. During a multi-party call, press <Options> and select Select one: During a call, press [ ] and...

  • Page 21: Use The Camera

    Use the camera 1. In Idle mode, press View a photo When you turn on the camera, the display may <Menu> and select My appear blank due to temporary electrostatic files → Images → My discharge. Try restarting the phone to solve the photos.

  • Page 22: Play Music

    <Add>. Copy music • Download from the wireless files to the 4. Press <Back> to return to web. phone the music player screen. • Download from a PC using the optional Samsung PC Studio. See Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide.

  • Page 23: Listen To The Fm Radio

    Listen to the FM radio 1. From the music player Play music screen, press [ files 1. Plug the connecter of the Listen to 2. During playback, use the supplied headset into the the radio following keys: multi-function jack on the •...

  • Page 24: Browse The Web

    Step outside the phone Browse the web By automatic tuning: Store radio From the radio screen, press stations In Idle mode, press [ ] and Launch the <Options> and select Self- select Home. The homepage web browser tuning. Available radio of your service provider opens.

  • Page 25: Use Phonebook

    Use Phonebook 3. Select a contact. 4. Scroll to a number and 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone Add a contact press [ ] to dial, or press number and press ] to edit contact <Options>. information. 2. Select Save contact → a memory location →...

  • Page 26: View Messages

    Step outside the phone 6. Select Text. 4. Enter destination numbers. 7. Enter the message text and 5. Press [ ] to send the press [ message. 8. Press <Options> and select Send. 1. In Idle mode, press Send a <Menu>...

  • Page 27: Use Bluetooth

    1. In Idle mode, press 1. In Idle mode, press View a Turn on <Menu> and select <Menu> and select multimedia Bluetooth Messages → My Settings → Bluetooth → message messages → Inbox. Activation → On. 2. Select a multimedia 2.
  • Page 28 Step outside the phone 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the 4. For sending a contact, other device’s Bluetooth select which data you want PIN, if it has one, and press to send. <OK>. 5. Search for and select a When the owner of the device.

  • Page 29: Menu Functions

    Menu functions Menu Description Call costs Check the cost of your All menu options listed calls, if supported by your This section provides brief explanations of SIM card. menu functions on your phone. Phonebook Call log Menu Description Menu Description Contact list Search for contact Recent contacts,...
  • Page 30 Menu functions Applications Menu Description Speed dial Assign a speed dial number Menu Description for your most frequently Music player Listen to music. You can dialled numbers. also make your own music My namecard Create a name card and playlist. send it to other people.
  • Page 31 Timer Set a period of time for the contents provided by Samsung Fun Club, such as phone to count down. images, sounds, and Java applications, belong to their respective owners.
  • Page 32 Menu functions Google Menu Description Launch the Google search engine to find Delete all Delete messages in each information, news, images, or local services message folder all at once. from around the web. Settings Set up various options for using the messaging Messages services.
  • Page 33 My files Camera Use the camera embedded in your phone to Menu Description take photos and record videos. Images, Videos, Access media files and Music, Sounds, other files stored in the Settings Other files phone’s memory. Memory card Access the files stored on a Menu Description memory card.
  • Page 34 Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Phone settings Set how the phone reacts Phone settings Set how the phone reacts if → Slide settings when you open it for an → Volume key you press and hold incoming call, and when [Volume] when a call you close it while using a comes in.
  • Page 35 Menu Description Menu Description Display settings Select a skin colour pattern Sound settings Change the sound settings → Skin for Menu mode. → Incoming call for incoming calls. Display settings Adjust the brightness of Sound settings Select the tone that the →...
  • Page 36 Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Sound settings Select the melody that the Network Set the phone to reroute → Power on/off phone sounds when it is services → Call incoming calls to a phone switched on or off. diverting number that you specify.
  • Page 37 Menu Description Menu Description Network Set the phone to hide your Security → Change the PIN. services → Caller phone number from the Change PIN person you are calling. code Network Store the number of the Security → Activate your phone services →...
  • Page 38 Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Security → SIM Set the phone to work only Security → Set the phone to send the lock with the current SIM card Mobile tracker preset tracking message to by assigning a SIM lock your family or friends when password.

  • Page 39: Health And Safety Information

    The exposure standard for mobile phones employs a Health and safety information unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit recommended by the EU Council is SAR certification information 2.0 W/kg. SAR tests are conducted using standard operating This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements positions with the phone transmitting at its highest concerning exposure to radio waves.

  • Page 40: Precautions When Using Batteries

    • Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and contact metal objects. Short-circuiting the terminals recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved may damage the battery or the object causing the chargers. Disconnect the charger from the power short-circuiting.

  • Page 41: Road Safety

    • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of batteries in a fire. the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that the equipment should only be used Road safety in the normal operating position (held to your ear with...

  • Page 42: Posted Facilities

    Health and safety information Hearing aids Posted facilities Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some Switch off your phone in any facility where posted hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you notices require you to do so. may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to Potentially explosive environments discuss alternatives.

  • Page 43: Emergency Calls

    Emergency calls Other important safety information This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or radio signals, wireless, and landline networks as well as install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee service may be dangerous and may invalidate any connection in all conditions.

  • Page 44: Care And Maintenance

    Health and safety information • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the • Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas, suspension or denial of telephone services to the as its moving parts may be damaged. offender, or legal action, or both.
  • Page 45 • When the phone or battery gets wet, the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes colour. In this case, phone repairs are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer's warranty, even if the warranty for your phone has not expired. •...
  • Page 46 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. * The font that is used in this model is according to the China National Standard(Standard No.

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