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Samsung SGH D908 User Manual

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  • Page 1 SGH-D908 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
  • Page 3 Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous.

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    About this Guide This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.” In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone features.
  • Page 5 • Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology. • Offline mode Switch your phone to use its none- wireless functions in an airplane. • Phone to TV View photos and video clips captured with the phone on your TV screen.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Keys, features, and locations Get started First steps to operating your phone Install and charge the phone ... 7 Power on or off... 8 Keys and display ... 9 Access menu functions ... 12 Customise your phone...

  • Page 7: Overview Of Menu Functions

    Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log p.35 3 Applications 1 Recent contacts p.35 1 Music player 2 Missed calls 2 Voice recorder p.36 3 Dialled calls 3 Image editor p.36 4 Received calls 4 Bluetooth p.36...

  • Page 8: Unpack

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

  • Page 9: Get Started

    Get started First steps to operating your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services. Install and charge the phone Remove the battery Insert the SIM card.

  • Page 10: Power On Or Off

    Get started When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the power outlet. Remove the adapter from the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the battery low message displays, and •...

  • Page 11: Keys And Display

    Keypad lock When you close the phone, it locks the exposed keys to prevent accidental presses from affecting phone operations. To unlock the keypad, press <Unlock> and press <OK>. Offline mode You can switch the phone to Offline mode, in which the phone functions requiring network connection are deactivated.
  • Page 12 Get started Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters. In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to access your voicemail. Press and hold [0] to enter an international call prefix. Enter special characters. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to activate or deactivate Silent mode.
  • Page 13 New multimedia message New e-mail One of the message Inboxes is full Call diverting feature active p. 101 Bluetooth active p. 49 Synchronised with a PC GPRS network Home Zone, if registered for the appropriate service Office Zone, if registered for the appropriate service Music playback in progress Music playback paused...

  • Page 14: Access Menu Functions

    Get started Access menu functions Use the soft The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are keys using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role. Select Press the left soft key to select the highlighted option.

  • Page 15: Customise Your Phone

    Customise your phone 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Display and select Settings → Phone language settings → Language → Display. 2. Select a language. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Call ringer and select Settings → Sound melody settings → Incoming call → Ring tone.
  • Page 16 Get started You can change the colour for the Menu mode display components, such as title skin colour bars and highlight bars. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Display settings → Skin. 2. Select a colour pattern. You can set the Navigation keys to Menu function as shortcuts to access...

  • Page 17: Make/Answer Calls

    You can protect the phone against Phone lock unauthorised use with a phone password. The phone will require the password on power-up. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Security → Change password. 2. Enter the default password, 00000000, and press <OK>.

  • Page 18: Step Outside The Phone

    Step outside the phone Begin with your camera, the music player, and other special features Use the camera 1. In Idle mode, press and hold Take a photo ] to turn on the camera. 2. Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments.

  • Page 19: Play Music Files

    • Download from the wireless files to the p. 53 phone • Download from a computer using Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Receive via Bluetooth • Copy to a memory card and insert the card into the phone p.

  • Page 20: Browse The Web

    Step outside the phone Browse the web Using a built-in web browser, you can easily access the wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services and information and to download web content. • In Idle mode, press [ Launch the select Home.

  • Page 21: Use Phonebook

    Use Phonebook To the phone’s memory: Add a contact 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press [ 2. Select Phone → New → a number type. 3. Specify the contact information: Last name, First name, Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Other, Email, Graphic ID, Ringtone, Group, Anniversary, and Notes.

  • Page 22: Send Messages

    Step outside the phone Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Send a text and select Messages → Create message (SMS) new message → Text message. 2. Enter the message text and press [ 3. Enter destination numbers. 4. Press [ message.

  • Page 23: View Messages

    1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Send an e-mail and select Messages → Create new message → Email. 2. Select Subject. 3. Enter the e-mail subject and press [ 4. Select Message. 5. Enter the e-mail text and press 6. Select File attach. 7.

  • Page 24: Use Bluetooth Wireless

    Step outside the phone From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → My messages → Inbox. 2. Select the MMS message ( 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> View an e-mail and select Messages → My messages →...

  • Page 25: Watch The Phone Display On A Tv

    1. Access an application, Send data Phonebook, My files, Calendar, or Memo. 2. Select the item you want to send. 3. Press <Options> and select Send via → Bluetooth. 4. Select a device. 5. If necessary, enter the Bluetooth PIN and press <OK>. 1.

  • Page 26: Use A Memory Card

    Step outside the phone 1. With the TV switched on, Transfer connect your phone to the TV phone display with a TV out cable, as shown. to a TV 2. Switch the TV to External Input mode. The display switches to TV Out mode and you can view the phone’s display on the TV screen.
  • Page 27 1. Insert the memory card into Insert a the memory card slot, with the memory card label side face up. 2. Press the card until it locks into place. 1. Press the memory card so that Remove the it is disengaged from the memory card phone.

  • Page 28: Enter Text

    Enter text Pinyin, Stroke, English word, ABC, Number, and Symbol modes You can enter text in some features such as Messages, Phonebook, or Calendar, by using Pinyin, Stroke modes for chinese, and English word and ABC modes for English. You can also enter numbers and symbols. Changing the text input mode •...

  • Page 29: Using Chinese Stroke Modes

    Rapid character entry When you enter a character, the phone automatically displays words or phrases that are frequently used with the entered character in the character selection field. This function allows you to enter phrases or words with minimal key presses. Other Pinyin mode operations •...

  • Page 30: Using Abc Mode

    Enter text Example: To enter , press [5] to enter then [3] to enter If you are uncertain of the stroke order, press [6] in place of each questionable stroke. Continue entering strokes until the character displays or until you finish the character. 2.
  • Page 31 Other ABC mode operations • To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically or press [Right]. Then, enter the next letter. • Press [ ] to change case.

  • Page 32: Using Number Mode

    Enter text Other English word mode operations • Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes automatically. • Press [ ] to change case. Initial capital ( Capital lock ( ), and Lower case (None) are available. • Press [ ] to insert a space. •...

  • Page 33: Call Functions

    Call functions Advanced calling features Making a call 1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number. • Press [C] to clear the last digit or press and hold [C] to clear the whole display. You can move the cursor to edit an incorrect digit. •...

  • Page 34: Viewing Missed Calls

    Call functions Answering a call When you receive a call, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image. Press <Accept> or [ ] to answer the call. Tips for answering a call • When Anykey answer is active, you can press any key to answer a call, except for [ key and <Reject>.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Volume During A Call

    Options during a call You can access a number of functions during a call. Adjusting the volume during a call Use [ / ] to adjust the earpiece volume during a call. Press [ ] to increase the volume level and [ ] to decrease the volume level.

  • Page 36: Using In-Call Options

    Call functions Using In-call options Press <Options> to access the following options during a call: • Switch to headset/Switch to phone: switch the call to a Bluetooth headset or hands-free car kit or back to the phone. • Voice clarity on/Voice clarity off: remove extraneous noise and increase call quality so that the person with whom you are speaking can hear you clearly even if you are in a noise place.

  • Page 37: Menu Functions

    • Transfer: transfer the currently active call to a caller on hold. The two callers can talk to each other, but you are disconnected from the call. • Remove: disconnect the selected participant. • End held call: disconnect the call currently on hold.

  • Page 38: Missed Calls

    Menu functions 3. Press [ ] to dial a number, or [ details of a call. Using call record options While viewing call details, press <Options> to access the following options: • Call: make a call to the number. • Add to Phonebook: save the number in Phonebook.

  • Page 39: Call Time

    2. Enter a name for the city, castle, or country you want to find. If necessary, press <Change> to change the text input mode. 3. Select the entry you want. 4. If you select a castle, select one of the cities that belongs to the selected castle.

  • Page 40: Phonebook

    Menu functions • Price/Unit: set the price per unit that is applied when the cost of your calls is calculated. Phonebook (Menu 2) You can store phone numbers on your SIM card and in your phone’s memory. The SIM card and phone’s memory are physically separate, but they are used as a single entity called Phonebook.

  • Page 41: Fdn Contacts

    FDN contacts (Menu 2.2) Use this menu to create a list of contacts to be used in FDN (Fixed Dialling Number) mode, in which the phone allows outgoing calls only to the specified phone numbers, if your SIM card supports this feature.

  • Page 42: Group

    Menu functions • Ringtone: assign a ringtone to alert you to a call from the person. The settings specified in Graphic ID and Ringtone are given priority over group settings. • Group: assign the number to a caller group. • Anniversary: enter the person’s birthday.

  • Page 43: Assigning Speed Dial Entries

    Speed dial (Menu 2.5) Use this menu to assign speed dial numbers (2 to 9) for 8 of your most frequently dialled numbers. Assigning speed dial entries 1. Select a key location from 2 to 9. Key 1 is reserved for your voicemail server.

  • Page 44: Own Number

    Menu functions • Exchange namecard: exchange the name cards with another person’s name card via Bluetooth. • Remove: delete the name card. • Print via Bluetooth: print your contact information by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth. Some printers may not be compatible with the phone.

  • Page 45: Applications

    You can play *. mp3, *.aac, and *.m4a files. Use the following methods to save music files to your phone: • Download from the wireless web • Download from a computer using the Samsung PC Studio programme Guide • Receive via Bluetooth •...

  • Page 46: Key Function

    Menu functions 2. Select Phone to use the phone speaker. Select Bluetooth stereo headset to use a Bluetooth stereo headset and then search for and connect the phone to the headset. During playback, use the following keys: Function Pauses or resumes playback. Accesses the current play list.
  • Page 47 2. Press [7] again to mark the end of the section you wish to repeat. The player repeats the marked section. 3. To stop repeating, press [7]. Using music player options From the music player screen, press <Options> to access the following options: •...

  • Page 48: Voice Recorder

    Menu functions Accessing the play list From the music player screen, press [Up]. Press <Options> to access the following options: • Play via: select a sound output mode. • Add music from: add files to the play list. • Move track in playlist: move the selected file to the position you want within the play list.

  • Page 49: Image Editor

    Function Adjusts the volume. Down Stops playback. Using voice recorder options From the voice recorder screen, press <Options> to access the following options: • Record: record a new voice memo. • Go to My voice clips: access the voice memo list. •...

  • Page 50: Fine Tuning

    Menu functions Fine-tuning 1. Select a photo or take a new photo. 2. Press <Load>, or press <Options> and select Load. 3. Press <Options> and select Adjust → an option. • Brightness: adjust the image brightness. • Contrast: adjust the image contrast. •...

  • Page 51: Bluetooth

    3. Press <Options> and select Insert → a feature type. • Frame: add a decorative frame. • Clip Art: add an image. • Emoticon: add an emoticon. 4. Select an item. 5. Adjust the position of the inserted item and press <Done>.

  • Page 52: Searching For And Pairing With A Bluetooth Device

    Menu functions • My phone’s name: assign a Bluetooth device name to your phone, which is then displayed on other devices. • Secure mode: determine if the phone asks for your confirmation when other devices access your data. • Bluetooth services: display available Bluetooth services.

  • Page 53: Sending Data Via Bluetooth

    • Disconnect: end the connection with the connected device. • Browse files: search for data from the device and import data directly to your phone. • Service list: access the Bluetooth service list of the device. • Rename: rename the paired device. •...
  • Page 54 Menu functions Using Java application options From the application list, press <Options> to access the following options: • Start: launch the selected application. • Delete: delete the selected application. • Details: access the application properties. • Permission: set permission settings for services charging you additional costs, such as network access and SMS.

  • Page 55: Sim-At

    SIM-AT (Menu 3.6) This menu is available if you use a SIM-AT card that supports SIM Application Toolkit menus and provides additional services, such as news, weather, sports, entertainment, and location services. Available services may vary, depending on your service provider’s plans.

  • Page 56: Exiting The Browser

    Exiting the browser Press [ ] to exit the browser. Fun club (Menu 4.2) Use this menu to access Samsung Fun club, the preset web site providing Samsung mobile phone users with attractive download services of updated ringtones and wallpapers. SFC home (Menu 4.2.1)

  • Page 57: Enter Url

    Adding a bookmark 1. Select an empty location and select the Name line. 2. Enter a name for the bookmark and press [ 3. Select the URL line. 4. Enter the URL address and press [ 5. Press <Save> to save the bookmark. Accessing a bookmarked page Selecting a bookmark item launches the web browser and access the associated web page.

  • Page 58: Current Profile

    Menu functions • GPRS settings: customise the GPRS network settings: When the proxy is set to Enable: Proxy IP: enter the web gateway address. Proxy port: enter the port number. APN: enter the access point name of the GPRS network gateway. Login ID: enter the user ID.

  • Page 59: Messages

    Messages (Menu 5) Use the Messages menu to send and receive short messages, multimedia messages, and e-mails. You can also access push messages and broadcast messages features. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Messages. Create new message (Menu 5.1) Use this menu to create and send text messages, multimedia messages, or e-mails.

  • Page 60: Multimedia Message

    Menu functions • Save and send: send the message and then save • Preview as vivid message: view the message in 3D view mode. The phone converts message text to 3D vivid graphics. This option is available only when the message consists of a single page. •...
  • Page 61 5. Select the Music or sound line. 6. Select Add music or Add sound and add a music file or a sound clip. 7. Select the Text line. 8. Enter the message text and press [ 9. When you have finished, press <Options> and select Send.
  • Page 62 Menu functions • Attach: attach name cards or calender data as data format attachments, memos, or document files stored in the Other files folder. • Remove subject/Remove text/Remove media/ Remove: remove an added item. Email (Menu 5.1.3) You can create and send e-mails that include text, audio, and images.

  • Page 63: My Messages

    • Add other file: add document files stored in the Other files folder. • Add from memory card: add files stored on a memory card. • View/Play: open the selected attachment. Some attached files from the Other files folder cannot be open in your phone. •...

  • Page 64: Using Message Options

    Menu functions Using message options While viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: SMS messages • Reply via: reply to the sender via SMS or MMS. • Forward: forward the message to other people. • View as vivid message/View as text message: view the message in 3D view mode or switch back to normal view mode.
  • Page 65 • Cut address: extract URL addresses, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message. • Attached items: save media content from the message into your phone’s memory. • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the message. •...

  • Page 66: Email Inbox

    Menu functions • Send again: retry sending the message. • Forward: forward the message to other people. • Delete: delete the message. • Move to phone/Move to SIM: move the message between the SIM card and the phone’s memory. • Print via Bluetooth: print the message by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth.

  • Page 67: Using E-Mail Options

    checks the e-mail server and downloads new e-mails. The following icons may appear on the list to show the e-mail status: • Retrieved from the server • Being retrieved • Failed to be retrieved A ! icon next to a message means that the e- mail is of high priority.

  • Page 68: Templates

    Menu functions Some printers may not be compatible with the phone. • Lock/Unlock: lock the e-mail to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the e-mail. • Details: access the e-mail properties. My folder (Menu 5.2.6) Use this menu to view the messages you have moved to this folder using the Move to my folder option while viewing a message list.

  • Page 69: Delete All

    Using template options From the template list, press <Options> to access the following options: • View: open the selected template. • Send: create and send a new message. • Edit: edit the selected template. • Add new: add a new template. •...

  • Page 70: Multimedia Messages

    Menu functions option is available only when the message consists of a single page. • Block number: set the Block number list to reject SMS messages from specific phone numbers. Numbers specified here are also included in the MMS Block number list. Multimedia messages (Menu 5.5.2) You can configure MMS settings.
  • Page 71 - Manual: the phone displays notifications. Use the Retrieve option to manually download new messages. • Multimedia message profile: set up an MMS profile and select a profile to be used. Current profile: select a profile. Profile settings: configure MMS profiles using different MMS servers: - Profile name: assign a name to the MMS profile.
  • Page 72 Menu functions Numbers specified here are also included in the SMS Block number list. • Message class: select the type of message content you will add or the message size. Text only: you can add only text of up to 30 KB. Small imaging: you can add any type of item, except for video, of up to 30 KB.
  • Page 73 Edit telephone number: edit the phone number in your signature. Edit note: edit the tag line in your signature. • Receiving options: set up the options for receiving e-mails: Check interval: determine how often the phone checks the server for incoming e-mails. If you select Not used, you can use the Check new mail feature to check your e-mail manually.
  • Page 74 Menu functions - SMTP server: enter the IP address or host name of the outgoing e-mail server. - SMTP port: enter the SMTP port number. - SMTP user ID: enter the SMTP user name. - SMTP password: enter the SMTP password. - Secure connection (SMTP): use a secure connection for the e-mail service.

  • Page 75: Sos Message

    Current profile: select a profile. Profile settings: configure e-mail profiles using different e-mail servers. Set the options for each profile: - Profile name: enter a name for the e-mail profile. - APN: enter the access point name used for the GPRS network address.

  • Page 76: Broadcast Messages

    Menu functions • Recipients: specify the phone numbers to which you want to send SOS messages. • Repeat sending: set the number of times the phone repeats sending SOS messages. • Incoming SOS alert: set whether or not the phone uses the preset alert type (siren and alert message) for incoming SOS messages.

  • Page 77: My Files

    My files (Menu 6) The My files menu allows you to access images, videos, voice memos, music files, sounds, and other files stored in the phone’s memory or on a memory card. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select My files.

  • Page 78: Videos

    Menu functions • Copy to card: copy the selected file or all files to a memory card, if inserted. • Delete: delete the selected file. • Rename: change the file name. • Slide show: view all image as a slide show. •...

  • Page 79: Music

    Function Adjusts the volume. Down Stops playback. After playback, press < > to access the following options: • Play: play the selected file. • Send via: send the selected file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Set as caller image: set the file as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry.

  • Page 80: Other Files

    Menu functions While playing a sound clip, press <Options> to access the following options: • List: return to the sound list. • Send via: send the selected file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Set as: set the file as your ringtone, as a ringtone for a Phonebook entry, or as a ringtone for alarms.
  • Page 81 Function Left/Right Pans around the page. Fits the document to the page size. Searches backward through the document for the word entered in the Start searching option. Returns to the first page. Searches forward through the document for the word entered in the Start searching option.

  • Page 82: Memory Card

    Menu functions • Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Print via: print the image by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth or USB. • To print via USB, you first need to set the USB mode to Pictbridge.

  • Page 83: Memory Status

    Memory status (Menu 6.7) You can check the total amount of memory for media items and the amount of memory currently in use in each media box. You can also access a media box by selecting it from this menu. Planner (Menu 7) Use this menu to keep track of your schedule.

  • Page 84: Calendar

    Menu functions 2. Select Off on the Alarm lines. Setting alarms to sound when the phone is off From the Alarm screen, select Auto power-up → On. If the phone is off when it is time for the alarm to sound, the phone switches on and sounds the alarm.
  • Page 85 • Repeat: (for Appointment) select to set the item to recur. • until: (for Appointment) select a repeat unit and set the date to end repeating. 4. Press <Save> to save the item. Entering an anniversary 1. Select a date on the calendar. 2.

  • Page 86: Consulting The Calendar

    Menu functions Consulting the calendar Once you have created items, the item icons and the number of items for a specific day appears at the bottom of the calendar. • Appointments • • Tasks • Viewing an item 1. Select a date on the calendar to display the items for that day.

  • Page 87: Memo

    Default view by: select the default calendar view mode. • Missed alarm events: access items whose alarms you have missed. • Memory status: access the memory information for the items stored on the calendar. Viewing items in a different mode You can change the calendar display to Day view or Week view.

  • Page 88: World Clock

    Menu functions • Create: add a new memo. • Send via: send the memo via SMS, MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Delete: delete the selected memo or all memos. • Memory status: check the number of memos stored in the phone’s memory. World clock (Menu 7.4) Use this menu to find out the current time in another...

  • Page 89: Converter

    Converter (Menu 7.6) Use this menu for common conversions, such as length and temperature. Performing a conversion 1. Select the converter type you want. 2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the original unit and press [Down]. 3. Enter the value to be converted and press [Down]. •...

  • Page 90: Camera

    Menu functions 3. To reset the stopwatch, press <Reset>. Camera (Menu 8) You can use the camera module embedded in your phone to take photos and record videos. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Camera or press [ •...
  • Page 91 Using camera options in Capture mode In Capture mode, press < > to access the following options: • Record video: switch to Record mode. • Shooting mode: take a photo in the following modes: Single shot: take a photo in Normal mode. You can select whether or not the camera automatically saves a photo.
  • Page 92 Menu functions - ISO: change the ISO setting, which controls the sensitivity of your camera. For low light situations, select a higher ISO number. The higher the ISO number, the faster the camera shutter functions and the more sensitive the camera is to light.

  • Page 93: Using Photo Options

    Function Sets the timer. Changes the focus mode. Determines the use of the flash. Goes to the My photos folder. p. 75 Changes the preview mode. Using photo options After saving a photo, press <Options> to access the following options: •...

  • Page 94: Record Video

    Menu functions Record video (Menu 8.2) You can record a video of what is displayed on the camera screen and save it. Recording a video 1. Access the Record video menu to turn on the camera and switch the display to Record mode. Make any desired adjustments.
  • Page 95 Size: select a frame size. Quality: select an image quality. Viewfinder mode: select a preview mode. Record audio: record a video with audio. White balance: adjust the colour balance of the image. You can make your video appear warmer or cooler.

  • Page 96: Using Video Options

    Menu functions Function Sets the timer. Determines the use of the flash. Goes to the My video clips folder. p. 76 Changes the preview mode. Using video options After saving a video clip, press < following options: • Viewfinder: return Record mode. •...

  • Page 97: Time And Date

    To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Settings. Time and date (Menu 9.1) Use this menu to set the current time and date on your phone. • Home zone: set the home time zone. Select the city that corresponds to your home zone.

  • Page 98: Slide Settings

    Menu functions Slide settings (Menu 9.2.3) Use this menu to set how the phone reacts when you open it for an incoming call, and when you close it while using a function. • Up: set whether or not to answer a call by opening the phone.
  • Page 99 alarm, calendar, calculator, and converter applications from the dialling screen. This menu may not be available, depending on the font type on the dialling screen. Launching menus by number 1. From the Advanced shortcuts screen, select On and press <Save>. 2.

  • Page 100: Display Settings

    Menu functions USB settings (Menu 9.2.8) Use this menu to select a USB mode to be used when you connect your phone to a PC or printer via USB. • Modem: select to use your phone as a modem. • Mass storage: select to access a memory card, if a memory card is inserted.

  • Page 101: Dialling Display

    Text display (Menu 9.3.3) You can change the display settings for the text displayed on the idle screen. • Text position: select a position. If you do not want text to display in Idle mode, select Off. • Text style: select a font style. •...

  • Page 102: Power On/Off Tone

    Menu functions • Ring tone: select a ringtone for the call ringer. • Volume: select a ringer volume. Keypad tone (Menu 9.4.2) Use this menu to select the tone that the phone sounds when you press a key. • You can adjust the key tone volume using ] in Idle mode.

  • Page 103: Light Settings

    • Connection tone: set the phone to beep when an outgoing call is connected to the system. • Alerts on call: set the phone to beep when you receive a new message or when the time for an alarm comes during a call. •...

  • Page 104: Call Barring

    Menu functions • No reply: divert calls when you do not answer the phone. • Unreachable: divert calls when you are not in your service area or when your phone is switched off. • Cancel all: cancel all call diverting options. 2.

  • Page 105: Call Waiting

    Call waiting (Menu 9.6.3) This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you while you are on another call. 1. Select the type of calls to which the call waiting option will apply. 2. Select Activate. To deactivate call waiting, select Deactivate.

  • Page 106: Security

    Menu functions Security (Menu 9.7) Use this menu to protect the phone against unauthorised use by managing the several access codes of your phone and SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN/PIN2 three times, the SIM card is blocked. To unblock it, you need to enter your PUK/PUK2 (Personal Unblocking Key).

  • Page 107: Change Pin2

    SIM lock (Menu 9.7.6) The SIM lock feature allows your phone to work only with the current SIM by assigning a SIM lock code. You must enter the SIM lock code to use a different SIM card. FDN mode (Menu 9.7.7) If supported by your SIM card, Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode restricts your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers.

  • Page 108: Solve Problems

    Solve problems Help and personal needs To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional. When you switch on your phone, the following messages may appear: “Insert SIM”...
  • Page 109 If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take 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 110: Health And Safety Information

    Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured to not exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.

  • Page 111: Precautions When Using Batteries

    • Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Samsung- approved chargers. Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.

  • Page 112: Operating Environment

    Health and safety information • Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short- circuiting can occur when a metallic object like a coin, clip or pen causes a direct connection between the + and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery). For example, do not carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag where the battery may contact metal objects.

  • Page 113: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

  • Page 114: Emergency Calls

    Health and safety information Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refuelling point (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress.

  • Page 115: Other Important Safety Information

    Other important safety information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
  • Page 116 Health and safety information • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics. • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, which may damage the phone’s electronic circuit...
  • Page 117 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. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-11898A English.

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