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  • Page 1 SGH-L708E user manual...
  • Page 2 Instructional icons using this Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: manual Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others This user manual has been specially designed to Caution—situations that could cause guide you through the functions and features of your damage to your phone or other equipment mobile phone.
  • Page 3 Copyright information → Followed by—the order of options or Rights to all technologies and products that menus you must select to perform a step; comprise this device are the property of their for example: Press [OK] → Messages → respective owners: Create message (represents [OK] ®...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    safety and usage information Safety warnings .......... 2 contents Safety precautions ........4 Important usage information ....... 7 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ............9 Phone layout ..........10 Keys ............11 Display ............12 Icons ............12 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...
  • Page 5 Access menus .......... 19 Use Java-powered games and applications 40 Customise your phone ......19 Use the RSS reader ........40 Use basic call functions ......20 Upload photos and videos to the web ..42 Send and view messages ......21 Create and view world clocks ....

  • Page 6: Safety Warnings

    Safety warnings safety and Keep your phone away from small usage children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the information reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Protect your hearing Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak...
  • Page 7 Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between chargers with care mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and interference, as recommended by manufacturers chargers specifically designed for your phone. and the independent research group, Wireless Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause Technology Research.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Reduce the risk of repetitive motion mobile phone in a certain area. injuries When sending text messages or playing games on Use only Samsung-approved your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip, accessories press the buttons lightly, use special features that...
  • Page 9 Turn off the phone near medical Protect batteries and chargers from equipment damage Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/ regulations, posted warnings, and directions from 115°...
  • Page 10 • Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can Avoid interference with other electronic cause serious damage. Do not handle your devices phone with wet hands. Water damage to your Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that phone can void your manufacturer’s warranty. may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded •...
  • Page 11 • Disconnect chargers from power sources when Important usage information not in use. • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. Use your phone in the normal position Handle SIM cards and memory cards Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. with care Allow only qualified personnel to service •...
  • Page 12 Ensure access to emergency services and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In both cases, the recommendations were developed by scientific and Emergency calls from your phone may not be engineering experts drawn from industry, possible in some areas or circumstances. Before government, and academia after extensive reviews travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services of the scientific literature related to the biological...
  • Page 13 FCC RF exposure output. guidelines whenused with a Samsung accessory Before a new model phone is available for sale to the designated for this product or when used with an...
  • Page 14 for consumers relating to radio frequency (RF) SAR information on this and other model phones exposure from wireless phones. The FDA can be viewed on-line at www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid. publication includes the following information: This site uses the phone FCC ID number, What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? A3LSGHL708E.
  • Page 15 base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a findings have not been confirmed by additional house, typically operate at far lower power research. In some cases, other researchers have levels, and thus produce RF exposures well had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in within the FCC's compliance limits.
  • Page 16 the wireless phone industry to take a number of • “Federal Communications Commission steps, including the following: • “Occupational Safety and Health • “Support needed research into possible Administration biological effects of RF of the type emitted by • “National Telecommunications and wireless phones;...
  • Page 17 exposures that people get from these base causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to stations are typically thousands of times lower develop cancer in absence of RF exposure. Other than those they can get from wireless phones. studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 Base stations are thus not the primary subject of hours per day.
  • Page 18 What research is needed to decide whether during day-to-day use of wireless phones. Many RF exposure from wireless phones poses a factors affect this measurement, such as the health risk? angle at which the phone is held, or which model A combination of laboratory studies and of phone is used.
  • Page 19 FDA has been a leading participant in the World broad assessment of additional research needs Health Organization international in the context of the latest research Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its developments around the world. inception in 1996. An influential result of this What steps can I take to reduce my work has been the development of a detailed exposure to radio frequency energy from...
  • Page 20 headset and carry the wireless phone away Some groups sponsored by other national from your body or use a wireless phone governments have advised that children be connected to a remote antenna. discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the United Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a that wireless phones are harmful.
  • Page 21 the head because the phone, which is the source Studies have shown that these products of the RF emissions, will not be placed against generally do not work as advertised. Unlike the head. On the other hand, if the phone is “hand-free”...
  • Page 22 wireless telephones. This test method is now found to occur, FDA will conduct testing to part of a standard sponsored by the Association assess the interference and work to resolve the for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation problem. (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by FDA, Additional information on the safety of RF medical device manufacturers, and many other exposures from various sources can be obtained...
  • Page 23 • International Commission on Non-Ionizing 1. Get to know your wireless phone and its Radiation Protection: features, such as speed dial and redial. If available, these features help you to place http://www.icnirp.de your call without taking your attention off • National Radiation Protection Board (UK): the road.
  • Page 24 5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers emergencies. Remember, it is a free call on while driving. Jotting down a “to do” list or your wireless phone! flipping through your address book takes 9. Use your wireless phone to help others in attention away from your primary emergencies.
  • Page 25 Operating Environment certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your Remember to follow any special regulations in wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to force in any area and always switch your phone discuss alternatives. off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it Pacemakers may cause interference or danger.
  • Page 26 • should use the ear opposite the pacemaker Vehicles to minimize potential interference. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in If you have any reason to suspect that motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or interference is taking place, switch your phone its representative regarding your vehicle.
  • Page 27 storage and distribution areas), chemical plants Remember, to make or receive any calls the or where blasting operations are in progress. phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength. Emergency calls Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere may not be possible on all wireless phone are often but not always clearly marked.
  • Page 28 FCC Notice and Cautions as possible. Remember that your phone may be the only means of communication at the scene FCC Notice of an accident; do not cut off the call until given permission to do so. • This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Restricting Children's access to your Phone Rules.
  • Page 29 Cautions measures: Changes or modifications made in the radio -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, will -Increase the separation between the equipment void the user’s authority to operate the and receiver. equipment.
  • Page 30 Other Important Safety • Switch your phone off before boarding an Information aircraft. The use of wireless phone in aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the • Only qualified personnel should service the aircraft's operation. phone or install the phone in a vehicle. •...
  • Page 31 Understanding the Power Save Feature Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 For the best care of your phone, only authorized minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is personnel should service your phone and automatically activated.
  • Page 32 Availability of Various Features/ Battery Precautions Ring Tones • Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way. Many services and features are network • Use the battery only for its intended dependent and may require additional purpose.
  • Page 33 • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and object (coin, clip or pen) causes a direct recharge your battery only with Samsung- connection between the + and - terminals of approved chargers. When a charger is not in the battery (metal strips on the battery), for use, disconnect it from the power source.

  • Page 34: Important Usage Information

    • Keep the phone and all its parts and • Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. accessories out of the reach of small Rough handling can break internal circuit children. boards. • Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity •...
  • Page 35 • If your phone has a flash or light, do not use it too close to the eyes of people or animals. This may cause damage to their eyes. • Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices.

  • Page 36: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s The items supplied with your phone may vary layout, keys, display, and icons. depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

  • Page 37: Phone Layout

    Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Camera lens Earpiece Camera lens for Flashbulb video calls Volume key Display Camera key Battery cover 4-way Menu access/ navigation key...

  • Page 38: Keys

    Keys Function Enter numbers, letters and special Function Alpha- characters; In Idle mode, press and numeric hold [1] to access voice mails and Perform actions indicated at the Softkeys bottom of the display [0] to enter an international call prefix In Idle mode, access user-defined Enter special characters or perform 4-way...

  • Page 39: Display

    Display Icons Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Icon line Displays various icons Signal strength Text and graphic area GPRS network connected Displays messages, Transferring data in GPRS network instructions, and information you enter EDGE network connected...
  • Page 40 Icon Definition Icon Definition FM radio on Silent profile activated FM radio suspended Driving profile activated Meeting profile activated Bluetooth activated Outdoor profile activated Connected with PC Offline profile activated Memory card inserted Battery power level Browsing the web Connecting to secured web page New text message (SMS) New multimedia message (MMS) New email message...

  • Page 41: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile

    Install the SIM or USIM card and assembling and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will preparing your receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. To mobile phone use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
  • Page 42 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.

  • Page 43: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery Improperly connecting the adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any damages Before using the phone for the first time, you must by misuse are not covered by the warranty. charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack and plug the small end of the travel adapter.

  • Page 44: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    4. Unplug the travel adapter from the phone. 2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing down. 5. Close the cover to the multifunction jack. About the low battery indicator When your battery is low, the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message.

  • Page 45: Using Basic Functions

    Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ functions 2. Enter your PIN and press <Confirm> (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat steps 1 above. Learn how to perform basic operations and use the Switch to the Offline profile main features of your mobile phone.

  • Page 46: Access Menus

    Access menus Switch to or from the Silent profile In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to silence or To access your phone’s menus, unsilence your phone. 1. Press a softkey for the menu you want. Change your ringtone 2.

  • Page 47: Use Basic Call Functions

    Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) Lock your phone 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Settings → Display 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Settings → Security and light settings → Display settings → → Phone lock. Wallpaper → Pictures. 2.

  • Page 48: Send And View Messages

    2. Press [ ] to dial the number. Use the headset For a video call, press the Camera key. By plugging the supplied headset into the 3. To end the call, press [ multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: •...
  • Page 49 3. Press <Options> → Add attachment or Create 2. Enter your message text. Enter text item and attach a file (if necessary). For sending as a text message, skip to step 6. For attaching multimedia, continue with step 3. 4. Scroll up and enter a subject. 3.
  • Page 50 Enter text in one of the following modes: Mode Function 1. Press [1] through [5] to enter strokes. Mode Function Press [6] when you are unsure which 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric stroke to enter. This will insert a keys to enter pinyins. placeholder.

  • Page 51: Add And Find Contacts

    View an email Mode Function 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Messages → Email 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word. inbox. You can also press < > in Idle mode 2. When the word displays correctly, press and select Email inbox.

  • Page 52: Use Basic Camera Functions

    3. Select a number type (if necessary). Use basic camera functions 4. Enter contact information. Learn the basics to capture and view photos and 5. Press [OK], or press <Options> → Save to add videos. the contact to memory. Capture photos Find a contact 1.

  • Page 53: Listen To Music

    View photos View videos In Idle mode, press [OK] → My files → Images → In Idle mode, press [OK] → My files → Videos → My photos → a photo file. My video clips → a video file. Capture videos Listen to music 1.
  • Page 54 Volume Adjust the volume up or down • Download from the wireless web. p. 32 • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung • Left: Skip backward; Scan backward in a file (press and hold) PC Studio. p. 38 •...

  • Page 55: Browse The Web

    Browse the web Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Internet → Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web Bookmarks. pages. 2. Press <Options> → Add bookmark. Browse web pages 3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). 1.

  • Page 56: Using Advanced Functions

    Use advanced call functions using advanced Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. functions View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, Learn how to perform advanced operations and use 1.
  • Page 57 Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press If your network supports this function, you can <Retrieve> to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1.

  • Page 58: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more parties (if Use advanced Phonebook functions necessary). Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers, 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ and create groups of contacts. Call an international number Create a namecard 1.

  • Page 59: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    3. Press <Options> → Assign speed dial. 5. Press <Options> → Group settings. 6. To set the caller ID image, press [OK] → an 4. Scroll to a number you want to set (2-9) and image category → an image. press <Select>.
  • Page 60 2. Press <Add new> to open a new template Insert text templates in new messages window. 1. To start a new message, press [OK] → 3. Enter your text and press [OK] to save the Messages → Create message → a message template.

  • Page 61: Use Advanced Music Functions

    4. Select Sync digital media files to this device in multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. the pop-up window on the PC. 4. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the 5. Edit or enter your phone’s name in the pop-up PC to the phone.
  • Page 62 Copy music files to a memory card 3. Enter a title for your new playlist and press [OK]. 4. Select the new playlist. 1. Insert a memory card. 5. Press <Options> → Add → Files. 2. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Settings → Phone settings →...
  • Page 63 Store radio stations automatically 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. 2. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Applications → FM Radio. 3. Press [OK] to start the FM radio. 4. Press <Options> → Self tuning. 5. Press <Yes> to confirm (if necessary). The radio scans and saves available stations automatically.

  • Page 64: Using Tools And Applications

    Use the Bluetooth wireless feature using tools and Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. applications Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Settings → Network Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools settings →...

  • Page 65: Print Images

    3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or Receive data using the Bluetooth the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, wireless feature and press <OK>. 1. Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature When the owner of the other device enters the and press <OK>...

  • Page 66: Record And Play Voice Memos

    To use the Bluetooth wireless feature, 3. Speak your memo into the microphone. 1. Open an image. 4. When you are finished speaking, press the navigation key down. 2. Press <Options> → Print via → Bluetooth. 3. Select a Bluetooth-enabled printer and pair with Play a voice memo the printer.

  • Page 67: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    Use Java-powered games and Launch applications 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → My files → Games applications and more → an application. Learn to use games and applications powered by 2. Press <Options> to access a list of various award-winning Java technology.
  • Page 68 3. Enter the address of an RSS feed and press Read RSS feeds [OK]. 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Applications → RSS 4. Select the feed you want and check through the reader → My feeds. details. 2. Press <Options> → Update → Selected or All 5.

  • Page 69: Upload Photos And Videos To The Web

    Upload photos and videos to the Create a new destination 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Settings → Application settings → MobileBlog settings → Learn to post your photos and videos to photo Destinations. sharing websites and blogs. 2. Press <Options> → Create new. Activate the ShoZu account 3.

  • Page 70: Create And View World Clocks

    Create and view world clocks Add a world clock to your display In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks Learn to view the time in another city and set world with two different time zones on your display. clocks to appear on your display.

  • Page 71: Set And Use Alarms

    Set and use alarms Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, Learn to set and control alarms for important events. • Press <OK> or [OK] to stop an alarm without Set a new alarm snooze. 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Alarms. •...

  • Page 72: Use The Calculator

    Use the calculator Set a countdown timer 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Applications → 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Applications → Calculator. Timer. 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator 2. Press <Set>. display to perform basic mathematical 3.

  • Page 73: Create A New Task

    Create a new task Manage your calendar 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Applications → Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Task. 2. Press <Options> → Create. Change the calendar view 3. Enter the details of the task. 1.
  • Page 74 troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. When you turn on your phone, the following Message Try this to solve the problem: messages may appear: When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is Message Try this to solve the problem:...
  • Page 75 Your phone displays “Call not allowed” or “No Another caller cannot reach you. service.” • Ensure that your phone is turned on. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular reception, you may lose reception.
  • Page 76 The audio quality of the call is poor. • If the battery will no longer charge completely, dispose of the old battery properly and replace it • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s with a new battery. internal antenna. Your phone is hot to the touch.
  • Page 77 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com...

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