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TRI BAND
GPRS TELEPHONE
SGH-V200
ELECTRONICS
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-04870A
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
English. 01/2004. Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. TRI BAND GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-V200 ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-04870A World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 01/2004. Rev. 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Precautions ... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your Phone ... 10 Phone Layout ... 10 Display... 13 Service Light... 16 Getting Started ... 17 Installing the SIM Card... 17 Charging the Battery... 19 Switching the Phone On/Off ... 23 Call Functions ...
  • Page 3 Contents Options During a Call ... 48 Putting a Call on Hold... 48 Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) ... 49 Muting/Sending Key Tones... 50 Sending DTMF Tones... 50 Searching for a Number in Phonebook ... 51 Using the Message Service... 51 Answering a Second Call...
  • Page 4 Contents Network Services (continued) Closed User Group (CUG) (Menu 8.6) ... 116 Band Selection (Menu 8.7) ... 118 Funbox ... 119 Games (Menu 9.1) ... 119 WAP Browser (Menu 9.2) ... 120 Downloads (Menu 9.3)... 126 Solving Problems ... 127 Access Codes ...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching Off When Refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    Water Resistance Your phone is not water-resistance. Keep it dry. Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Qualified Service Only qualified service personnel may install or repair your phone.

  • Page 7: Your Phone

    Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Folder Camera key Soft key (left) Ear-microphone jack Dial/menu confirmation key Volume/menu browse keys Cancel/ correction key IrDA port Special function keys Camera module Key(s) Earpiece Display Navigation keys...

  • Page 8: Display

    Your Phone Key(s) Description (continued) Makes or answers a call. In Idle Mode, recalls the last number dialled or received when held down. In Menu Mode, selects a menu function or stores information that you have entered, such as a name in the phone or SIM memory.
  • Page 9 Your Phone Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when the silent mode is active or you set the Alert Type menu option (Menu 5.3) so that the phone vibrates when you receive a call.

  • Page 10: Service Light

    Your Phone External Display Your phone has an external display on the cover. It indicates that you have an incoming call or a message. It also alerts you at the specified time when you have set an alarm by turning its backlight and showing corresponding icon on it.

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter and a battery charger come with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time.
  • Page 12 Getting Started 1. Insert the battery into the charger, ensuring that the terminals on the battery are in contact with those on the charger. Press the battery until it clicks into place. 2. Plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack at the bottom of the charger.

  • Page 13: Switching The Phone On/Off

    Getting Started 2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. 3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from the power outlet and from the phone by pressing the grey tabs on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out. Note: You must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from the phone during charging;...

  • Page 14: Call Functions

    Call Functions Making a Call When the idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, and press the Note: If you checked the Auto Redial option in the Extra Settings menu (Menu 6.8), the phone automatically redials up to ten times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Volume

    Call Functions Making a Call from the Phonebook You can store the phone numbers that you use regularly in the SIM card or the phone’s memory, which are collectively called Phonebook. Simply select the name you want to recall the associated number.

  • Page 16: Viewing Missed Calls

    Call Functions Viewing Missed Calls When you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who is calling you, if this service is available, so that you can call the person back. The number of missed calls display on the idle screen immediately after a call is missed.

  • Page 17: Quickly Switching To The Silent Mode

    Call Functions Quickly Switching to the Silent mode Silent Mode is convenient when discretion is required and you wish to stop the phone from making noise, in a theatre for example. In Idle Mode, press and hold the “Silent Mode” message and vibration icon ( display.

  • Page 18: Phonebook

    Selecting Functions and Options To view various functions/options available and select the one required: 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 2. To Press the select the: Select soft key or • function displayed • option highlighted view the next function key or or highlight the next the left side of the...

  • Page 19: Using Phonebook Entry Options

    Phonebook 4. Enter a name and press the OK soft key. The maximum length of a name depends on your SIM card. For further details about how to enter characters, see page 42. 5. Press the right soft key, labelled To Card or To Phone to switch between the phone and card memories.

  • Page 20: Searching For A Number In Phonebook

    Phonebook The following options are available: Paste: allows you to paste the selected number into the normal dialling mode. Use this option to dial a number similar to one in Phonebook, such as a different extension in the same office. Use the key to change the number as required;...

  • Page 21: Editing A Caller Group

    Phonebook Searching for a Number by Caller Group 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key. 2. Scroll to Group Search by pressing the key and press the Select soft key. You are asked to enter a group name. 3.

  • Page 22: Speed-Dialling

    Phonebook Speed-Dialling Once you have stored phone numbers in the SIM card, you can set up to eight speed-dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing the associated number key. Setting Up Speed-Dial Entries 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key.

  • Page 23: Entering Text

    Entering Text When using your phone, you will often need to enter text, such as when storing a name in Phonebook, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events on your calendar. You can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone’s keypad.

  • Page 24: Using The T9 Mode

    Entering Text Using the T9 Mode The T9 predictive text input mode allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input mode is based on a built-in dictionary. 1. When you are in T9 predictive text input mode, start entering a word by pressing keys .

  • Page 25: Using The Symbol Mode

    Entering Text Refer to the table below for more information about the characters available. Characters in the Order Displayed Upper Case Upper Case Space Note: The characters available may be different depending on your language setting(Menu 6.5) • To insert a space, press the •...

  • Page 26: Options During A Call

    Options During a Call 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 your network supports this service.

  • Page 27: Muting/Sending Key Tones

    Options During a Call Muting/Sending Key Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the key tones. It allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call.

  • Page 28: Answering A Second Call

    Options During a Call Answering a Second Call You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if your network supports this service and you have set the Call Waiting menu option (Menu 8.3) to Activate; see Page 112. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.

  • Page 29: Using The Menus

    Options During a Call Dropping One Participant 1. Press the Options soft key and choose the Select one option. Press the OK soft key. The list of call participants appears. 2. Highlight a person from the list, by pressing key, and press the Select soft key or the key.

  • Page 30: Accessing A Menu Function By Using Its Shortcut

    Using the Menus Accessing a Menu Function by Using its Shortcut The menu items, such as menu, sub-menus and options, are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut numbers. The shortcut number is shown on the bottom right next to the soft key on the display.
  • Page 31 Using the Menus 3. Call Records (see page 80) 3.1 Missed Calls 3.2 Received Calls 3.3 Dialled Calls 3.4 Delete All 3.4.1 Missed Calls 3.4.2 Received Calls 3.4.3 Dialled Calls 3.5 Call Time 3.5.1 Last Call Time 3.5.2 Total Sent 3.5.3 Total Received 3.5.4 Reset Timers 3.6 Call Cost...

  • Page 32: Text Messages

    Using the Menus 8. Network Services (see page 110) 8.1 Call Diverting 8.1.1 Divert Always 8.1.2 Busy 8.1.3 No Reply 8.1.4 Unreachable 8.1.5 Cancel All 8.2 Call Barring 8.2.1 All Outgoing 8.2.2 International 8.2.3 International Except to Home 8.2.4 All Incoming 8.2.5 Incoming While Abroad 8.2.6 Cancel All 8.2.7 Change Barring Password...

  • Page 33: Outbox (Menu 1.2)

    Text Messages While reading a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key: Delete: allows you to delete the message. Send: allows you to resend the message. For further details about how to send a message, see page 64.

  • Page 34: Write New (Menu 1.3)

    Text Messages Write New (Menu 1.3) In this menu option, you can write and send a text message. Note: You can enter up to 918 alphanumeric characters for your message. When you add objects to the message, the number of characters you can enter decreases.

  • Page 35: Templates (Menu 1.4)

    Text Messages • Add Bookmark: allows you to add a web page’s address stored in your Favorites list (Menu 9.2.2). Select one from the list. • Language: allows you to change the language to be used in the T9 input mode. Select the language to be used.

  • Page 36: My Objects (Menu 1.6)

    Text Messages Delivery Reports: allows you to activate or deactivate the report function. When this function is activated, the network informs you whether or not your message has been delivered. Bearer Selection: allows you to choose either GSM or GPRS, depending on your current network. My Objects (Menu 1.6) In this menu option, you can see the objects you...

  • Page 37: Broadcast (Menu 1.9)

    Text Messages You can quickly connect to the first voice server by pressing and holding the key in Idle Mode. Voice Server Number: allows you to change the voice mail server number, if necessary. 1. Select a number location using the and press the OK soft key.

  • Page 38: Picture Messages

    Picture Messages Multimedia Message Service (MMS) is a messaging service very similar to Short Message Service (SMS). It provides automatic and immediate delivery of personal multimedia messages from phone to phone or from phone to e-mail. In addition to the familiar text content of text messages, multimedia messages can contain images, graphics, voice and audio clips.

  • Page 39: Outbox (Menu 2.2)

    Picture Messages Cut Address: allows you to extract the destination numbers or address from the message, so that you can dial a number or save one of them in Phonebook. Forward: allows you to forward the message to another person. Save Picture: allows you to save an image from the message into your phone.

  • Page 40: Delete All (Menu 2.4)

    Picture Messages 3. When the added content displays, press the key to highlight Add Here. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you finish creating your message. 5. If you want to change the added items, press key to highlight one and press the Options soft key.

  • Page 41: Mms Profile (Menu 2.6)

    Picture Messages The following options are available: Hide ID: When this option is checked, your phone number does not display on the recipient’s phone. Delivery Report: When this option is checked, the network informs you whether or not your message has been delivered.

  • Page 42: Call Records

    Call Records In this menu, you can view the: • calls you missed, received or dialled. • length of your calls. • cost of your calls. Note: You can access all of the numbers in the three types of call records by pressing the Idle Mode.

  • Page 43: Call Cost (Menu 3.6)

    Call Records Reset Timers: the option used to reset the call timers. You must first enter the phone password (see page 130) and then press the OK soft key. Note: The actual time invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary, depending on network features, rounding-off for billing purposes and others.

  • Page 44: New Photo (Menu 4.2)

    Camera Use the keys to adjust the brightness of the picture. Use the keys to adjust the size of the picture. keys on the left side of the phone allow you to flip the picture up and down. 3. Press the Take soft key to take a picture. If you want to have the delay time of 10 seconds, press the After 10s soft key.

  • Page 45: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings You can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • ring melody, volume and type. • sounds made when you press a key, receive a message, open/close the folder or switch your phone on/off. •...

  • Page 46: Message Tone (Menu 5.5)

    Sound Settings Message Tone (Menu 5.5) This menu option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received. SMS Tone (Menu 5.5.1) This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new SMS message has been received.

  • Page 47: Phone Settings

    Sound Settings The following options are available: Error Tone: sets whether or not the phone informs you when you make a mistake. Minute Minder: sets whether or not the phone beeps every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call. Connect Tone: sets your phone to beep when your call is connected to the system.

  • Page 48: My Settings (Menu 6.2)

    Phone Settings My Settings (Menu 6.2) You can change the background image and the display style of Menu Mode according to your preference. Wallpaper (Menu 6.2.1) This menu option allows you to change the background image to be displayed in Idle Mode. To change the background image: 1.

  • Page 49: Language (Menu 6.5)

    Phone Settings Language (Menu 6.5) You can select a display language. When the language option is set to Automatic, the language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card used. Security (Menu 6.6) The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone to the people and the types of calls of your choice.

  • Page 50: Display Settings (Menu 6.7)

    Phone Settings SIM Lock (Menu 6.6.5) When the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. You must enter the SIM lock code. Once you have entered the lock code, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. To unlock the SIM, you must enter the SIM lock code.

  • Page 51: Extra Settings (Menu 6.8)

    Phone Settings The following options are available: Disable: the backlight is used according to the setting in the Back Light menu option (Menu 6.7.2); see page 97. Enable: the backlight is used only during the specified period of time. Set the time when the phone turns the light on and turns it off, using the appropriate number keys.

  • Page 52: Short Cut (Menu 6.9)

    Phone Settings Short Cut (Menu 6.9) The navigation keys can be used as shortcut keys. In Idle Mode, they allow you to access specific menu options directly. To assign a shortcut to a key: 1. Select the key to be used as a shortcut key by pressing the key, and press the Select soft key.

  • Page 53: 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, such as to remind you of an appointment.

  • Page 54: To Do List (Menu 7.2)

    Organiser Writing a Memo To write or edit a memo on a specific date: 1. Select a date on the calendar, using the navigation keys. Note: To skip to the previous or next month, press keys on the left side of the phone.
  • Page 55 Organiser Editing the To Do List If tasks are already defined on the To Do List when you select the To Do List menu option (Menu 7.2), the current contents display with the status mark and priority; for High, Normal and for Low.

  • Page 56: Time And Date

    Organiser Time & Date (Menu 7.3) This menu option allows you to change the current time and date displayed. You can also use this option to find out what time it is in another part of the world. The following options are available: Set Time: allows you to enter the current time.

  • Page 57: Calculator (Menu 7.5)

    Organiser To stop the alarm when it rings, open the folder and press the Exit soft key. Remove Alarm: deactivates all alarm settings. Autopower: if this option is set to Enable, the alarm will ring at the specified time, even when the phone is switched off.

  • Page 58: Network Services

    Network Services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish. Call Diverting (Menu 8.1) This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specify. Example: You may wish to divert your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday.

  • Page 59: Call Barring (Menu 8.2)

    Network Services Call Barring (Menu 8.2) The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls. Call barring can be set up in the following ways: All Outgoing: calls cannot be made. International: international calls cannot be made. International Except to Home: when abroad, calls can be made only to numbers within the current country and to your home country, which is the country where your home network provider is...

  • Page 60: Call Waiting (Menu 8.3)

    Network Services Call Waiting (Menu 8.3) This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call. You can specify individual call waiting options for each of the following call types: • Voice calls only • Data calls only To set your call waiting options: 1.

  • Page 61: Caller Id (Menu 8.5)

    Network Services Caller ID (Menu 8.5) You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. Note: Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. The following options are available: Default: the default setting provided by the network is used.

  • Page 62: Band Selection (Menu 8.7)

    Network Services Band Selection (Menu 8.7) For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must register with one of the available networks. Your phone can handle either of the following types of networks: • GSM 900 • GSM 1800 •...

  • Page 63: Wap Browser (Menu 9.2)

    Funbox WAP Browser (Menu 9.2) Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser to allow you to access and navigate the Wireless Web via your phone. Home (Menu 9.2.1) Selecting this option connects the phone to the network and loads the homepage of the Wireless Web service provider.
  • Page 64 Funbox 2. Highlight a menu option by pressing the keys. 3. Select an option by pressing the left soft key. 4. If necessary, select the secondary option using keys, and press the left soft key to confirm. Note: The menus may vary, depending on your version of the WAP Browser.
  • Page 65 Funbox http:// (Menu 9.2.3) This options allows you to manually enter the URL address of the Web site that you wish to access. You can access this menu directly by pressing and holding the key in the WAP browser. For further details about entering characters, see page 42.

  • Page 66: Downloads (Menu 9.3)

    Funbox Downloads (Menu 9.3) Sounds (Menu 9.3.1) In this menu, you can view the list of sounds downloaded from the server. You can set the downloaded sounds as the current ring tone, but cannot send the sounds to other phones. When the memory is full, a warning message displays and the phone rejects additional sounds until you delete the obsolete ones.
  • Page 67 • 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. Solving Problems ); the number of bars indicates the signal...

  • Page 68: Phone Password

    Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorized use. When requested for any of the codes explained below, key in the appropriate code (displayed as asterisks) and press the OK soft key.

  • Page 69: Exposure To Radio-Frequency Energy (Sar Information)

    Access Codes 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. These functions are available if supported by your SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, the code is disabled and you cannot access the functions until you re-enable it by entering the PUK2.

  • Page 70: Precautions When Using Batteries

    • If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung- approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.

  • Page 71: Road Safety

    Health and Safety Information • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery at room temperature.

  • Page 72: Operating Environment

    Health and Safety Information Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions.

  • Page 73: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

    Health and Safety Information Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

  • Page 74: Other Important Safety Information

    Health and Safety Information Emergency Calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (medical emergencies, for example).

  • Page 75: Care And Maintenance

    Health and Safety Information Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years.

  • Page 76: Glossary

    Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. Active Folder Ability to answer a call simply by opening the phone.
  • Page 77 Glossary PIN (Personal Identification Number) Security code that protects the phone/SIM against unauthorized use. The PIN is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card. It may be a four to eight-digit number and can be changed, as required. PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) Security code used to unlock the phone when an incorrect PIN has been entered three times in...

  • Page 78: Index

    Index received (3.2) • 80 records (3) • 80 Access codes • 130 redialling automatically Accessories • 9 Active folder • 99 time (3.5) • 81 Alarm, set (7.4) • 107 via phonebook • 37 Alert type (5.3) • 87 waiting 114 Answering waiting (8.3) •...
  • Page 79 Index Morning Call • 107 changing • 95 Multimedia message, view • code • 130 Phone Multiparty calls lock (6.6.3) • 95 dropping • 54 password • 130 making • 52 settings (6) • 91 private conversation • Phonebook copying • 36 Muting editing •...

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