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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. DUAL BAND GSM TELEPHONE SGH-A400 ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-02250A World Wide Web English. 07/2001. Rev. 1.0 http://www.samsungmobile.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Safety Precautions ... Unpacking... Your Phone... 10 ... 10 Phone Layout ... 13 Display ... 15 Service Light Getting Started... 16 ... 16 Your First Call ... 17 Installing the SIM Card ... 19 Charging a Battery ... 21 Switching the Phone On/Off ... - Page 3 In-Call Options ... 48 ... 48 Putting a Call on Hold ... 49 Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) ... 50 Muting/Sending Key Tones Searching for a Number in the Phonebook ... 52 Using the SMS Service ... 52 Answering a Second Call ...
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Page 4: Important Safety Precautions
Network Services ... 97 ... 97 Call Diverting (Menu 7.1) ... 99 Call Barring (Menu 7.2) ... 101 Call Waiting (Menu 7.3) ... 102 Network Selection (Menu 7.4) ... 103 Caller ID (Menu 7.5) ... 104 Closed User Group (CUG) (Menu 7.6) WAP Browser... -
Page 5: Unpacking
Your package contains the following items. key. Give your User’s Manuals In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local SAMSUNG dealer: • Travel adapter • Simple hands-free kit • Standard and slim batteries • Cigarette lighter adapter... -
Page 6: Your Phone
Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. Earpiece Soft key (left) Volume/menu browse keys Dial/menu confirmation key Earphone jack Infrared port Special function Microphone keys Antenna Service light (soft keys) Display Navigationkeys/ WAP Browser key Soft key (right) Power on/off key/ menu exit key... -
Page 7: Display
Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Description (continued) 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 entered (such as a name) in the phone or SIM memory. -
Page 8: Service Light
Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Icons Icon Description (continued) Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal strength. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when a new text message has been received. -
Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started Your First Call The following diagram explains the main steps required when making your first call and indicates the pages on which you can find more detailed instructions. Insert the SIM card (phone switched off and battery removed) Charge the phone battery Switch the phone on... -
Page 10: Charging A Battery
A travel adapter is provided with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local SAMSUNG dealer for further details. The phone can be used while the battery is charging. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. -
Page 11: Switching The Phone On/Off
G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d 3. When charging is finished, disconnect the adapter from the power outlet and from the phone by pressing the gray tabs on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out. -
Page 12: Access Codes
G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. - Page 13 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d PIN2 The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access specific functions, such as setting the maximum cost of a call.
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Page 14: General Functions
General Functions Making a Call When the idle screen is displayed, key in the area code and phone number and press the Note: If you have set the Auto Redial menu option (4.7) to ON (see page 82) and the person called does not answer or is already on the phone, the number is redialled automatically up to ten times. -
Page 15: Adjusting The Volume
G G e e n n e e r r a a l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 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 16: Viewing Missed Calls
G G e e n n e e r r a a l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Viewing Missed Calls If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who was calling you, provided that this service is available. -
Page 17: Selecting Functions And Options
Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise your phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys marked . Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function. -
Page 18: Example: Setting The Display Language
S S e e l l e e c c t t i i n n g g F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s a a n n d d O O p p t t i i o o n n s s Example: Setting the Display Language 1. -
Page 19: Phonebook
Phonebook You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in the memory of your SIM card. In addition, you can store up to 99 numbers and names in the phone memory. The SIM card and phone memories, although physically separate, are used as if they were a single entity, called the phonebook. -
Page 20: Searching For And Dialling A Number In The Phonebook
P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Searching for and Dialling a Number in the Phonebook 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Name soft key. You are asked to enter a name. 2. - Page 21 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Edit This option allows you to edit a number and name stored in the phonebook. Erase This option allows you to erase a number and name stored in the phonebook.
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Page 22: Entering Text
P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Memory Status You can check how many names and numbers are stored in the phonebook (card and phone memories). Proceed as follows. 1. -
Page 23: Changing The Text Input Mode
E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Changing the Text Input Mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator in the display. -
Page 24: Using The Upper/Lower-Case Character Mode
E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t • To enter full stops, hyphens or apostrophes, press . The T9 mode applies grammar rules to ensure that the correct punctuation is used. -
Page 25: In-Call Options
In-Call Options Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. 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 26: Muting/Sending Key Tones
I I n n - - C C a a l l l l O O p p t t i i o o n n s s To switch the microphone back on, proceed as follows. 1. Press the Options soft key. 2. -
Page 27: Using The Sms Service
I I n n - - C C a a l l l l O O p p t t i i o o n n s s Using the SMS Service If you receive an SMS (Short Message Service) message during a call, the message icon ( ) flashes in the display. -
Page 28: Using The Menus
I I n n - - C C a a l l l l O O p p t t i i o o n n s s 2. Highlight the required person, by pressing the key, followed by the Select soft key or the key. -
Page 29: Using The Index System
U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 3. Scroll through the options by pressing the keys until Language is displayed, then press the Select soft key or the key. -
Page 30: Sound Settings
U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 2. Messages (continued) 2.4 Setup 2.4.1 Setting 1 2.4.2 Setting 2 2.4.3 Common Setting 2.5 Broadcast 2.5.1 Read 2.5.2 Receive... - Page 31 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 7. Network Services (see page 97) 7.1 Call Diverting 7.1.1 Divert Always 7.1.2 Busy 7.1.3 No Reply 7.1.4 Unreachable 7.1.5 Cancel All...
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Page 32: Call Records
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. Note: Your phone can keep up to ten numbers in each list. -
Page 33: Call Cost (Menu 1.5)
C C a a l l l l R R e e c c o o r r d d s s 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: Write Messages (Menu 2.2)
M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s To view a message, highlight it in the list using the key and press the View soft key. The screen shows the: • Sender’s phone number (if sent with the message) or name if it is available in your phonebook (inbox only) •... -
Page 35: Setup (Menu 2.4)
M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Edit: allows you to write a new message or edit the selected preset message. Note: For further information on how to enter the characters in your message, refer to page 43. Send Message: allows you to recall the selected message. -
Page 36: Voice Mail (Menu 2.6)
M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Receive: allows you to enable or disable the reception of broadcast messages. Channel List: allows you to indicate the channels from which you wish to receive broadcast messages. Several options are available. -
Page 37: Sound Settings
Sound Settings You can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • Ringing tone or melody, volume and type • Sounds made when you press a key, make an error or receive a message Ring Tone This option allows you to select the required ringing tone. -
Page 38: Ring Volume (Menu 3.3)
S S o o u u n n d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 4. Enter a title for the melody. Note: For further details on how to enter characters, refer to page 43. -
Page 39: Message Tone (Menu 3.6)
S S o o u u n n d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Message Tone This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received. The following options are available. -
Page 40: Phone Settings
Phone Settings Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences. All of these features are accessed via the Phone Settings menu. Screen Saver This feature allows you to use the Screen Saver feature which displays a constantly shifting pattern or image on a display screen to prevent damage to the screen through continuous display of the same image. -
Page 41: Greeting Message (Menu 4.3)
P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Greeting Message This option allows you to set a greeting message to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. The current message is displayed. -
Page 42: Auto Redial (Menu 4.7)
P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Auto Redial With the Auto Redial function, the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call. -
Page 43: Organiser
Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • View the calendar and organise your schedule • Define a list of things to do • Set the current date and time • Set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time (to remind you of an appointment for example) •... -
Page 44: To Do List (Menu 5.2)
O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Once you have finished editing the memo, press the OK soft key. The following options are then available when you press the Options soft key. Alarm: allows you to set the alarm to ring on the chosen day. -
Page 45: Time & Date (Menu 5.3)
O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r To... Then... Sort the existing • Press the Options soft key. tasks by priority • Select the Sort option. or status • Select the sort criterion (high, low, done, undo). -
Page 46: Alarm (Menu 5.4)
O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Alarm This feature allows you to: • Set the alarm to ring at a specific time • Set the phone to switch on automatically and ring the alarm even if the phone is switched off (Autopower menu option set to Enable) In the Alarm menu, the following options are available. -
Page 47: Shortcut (Menu 5.6)
O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r ShortCut The down, left and right navigation keys and the C key can also be used as shortcut keys. When held down in idle mode, they allow you to access specific menu options directly. -
Page 48: Change Pin (Menu 6.2)
S S e e c c u u r r i i t t y y Change PIN This feature allows you to change your current PIN to a new one, provided that the PIN Check feature is enabled. You must enter the current PIN before you can specify a new one. -
Page 49: Fdn Mode (Menu 6.6)
S S e e c c u u r r i i t t y y FDN Mode The FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are available. -
Page 50: Call Barring (Menu 7.2)
N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s To set your call diverting options, proceed as follows. 1. Select the type of call diverting required by pressing key until the appropriate option is highlighted, and then press Select. -
Page 51: Call Waiting (Menu 7.3)
N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s 2. Select the type of calls to be barred by pressing the key until the appropriate option is highlighted and then press Select. -
Page 52: Network Selection (Menu 7.4)
N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s 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. -
Page 53: Closed User Group (Cug) (Menu 7.6)
N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s Closed User Group (CUG) This network service allows incoming and outgoing calls to be restricted to a selected user group. -
Page 54: Wap Browser
WAP Browser Your phone is equipped with a WAP Browser to allow you to access and navigate the Wireless Web via your phone. For further details on the WAP Browser menu, refer to the WAP Browser User’s Manual supplied with your phone. -
Page 55: Health (Menu 9.2)
L L i i f f e e Instructions: describes the buttons used by the game. If necessary, press the key to see a more detailed description. High Score: enables you to view the highest score recorded for the selected game. You can also reset this score by pressing the Reset soft key. - Page 56 L L i i f f e e Help: tells you what the result means. Press the key to move the black bar to the number cell according to the result. Calorie You can check and count how much calories of heat the selected exercise or daily work consumes.
- Page 57 M M e e n n u u F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s To check your pink schedule, proceed as follows. 1. Press the Select soft key when My Schedule is highlighted.
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Page 58: Solving Problems
Solving Problems Before contacting the 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 may appear Insert SIM Card • Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. Phone Locked Enter Password •... -
Page 59: Using The Batteries
• 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. Using the Batteries Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. -
Page 60: Safety Information
U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e B B a a t t t t e e r r i i e e s s • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. -
Page 61: Care And Maintenance
S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n • Operation of any radio-transmitting equipment, including cellular phones, may interfere with inadequately protected medical devices. -
Page 62: Emergency Calls
S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the phone. - Page 63 G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y o o f f T T e e r r m m s s Digital cellular network standard based on the GSM network architecture. With the higher frequency range (1800 MHz for DCS instead of 900 MHz for GSM), more radio channels can be made available, thus allowing the network to support more subscribers and traffic.
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Page 64: Index
G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y o o f f T T e e r r m m s s SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) Card containing a chip with all the information required to operate the phone (network and memory information, as well as the subscriber’s personal data). - Page 65 I I n n d d e e x x Keys description • 11 Earpiece location • 10 adjusting the volume • 28 navigation • 55 Editing shortcut • 92 memos • 85 messages • 66 missed calls• 31; 62 Language (4.5) •...
- Page 66 I I n n d d e e x x Schedule • 84 Text messages • 65 Screen saver (4.1) • 78 broadcasting (2.5) • 69 SDN • 42 icon • 65 Searching for names/ preset (2.3) • 67 numbers • 38; 51 reading (2.1) •...