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Samsung SGH-A408 User Manual

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DUAL BAND
GSM TELEPHONE
SGH-A408
ELECTRONICS
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-02508A
World Wide Web
English. 11/2001. Rev. 1.0
http://www.samsungmobile.com

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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-A408 ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-02508A World Wide Web English. 11/2001. Rev. 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Quick Safety Guide ......7 Unpacking ....... . . 9 Your Phone .
  • Page 3 In-Call Options... 59 ... 59 Putting a Call on Hold ... 60 Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) ... 61 Muting/Sending Key Tones Searching for a Number in the Phonebook ... 63 Using the SMS Service ... 63 Answering a Second Call ...

  • Page 4: Quick Safety Guide

    Network Services... 108 ... 108 Call Diverting (Menu 7.1) ... 110 Call Barring (Menu 7.2) ... 112 Call Waiting (Menu 7.3) ... 113 Network Selection (Menu 7.4) ... 114 Caller ID (Menu 7.5) ... 115 Closed User Group (CUG) (Menu 7.6) WAP Browser ...

  • Page 5: Unpacking

    Travel Adapter Handset Batteries Desktop Charger Ear-microphone Hand Strap User’s Manuals In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local SAMSUNG dealer: • Simple hands-free kit • Standard and extended batteries • Cigarette lighter adapter...

  • 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 Installing the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details (PIN, optional services available and so on). Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting or removing the card.

  • Page 10: Charging A Battery

    Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter and a desktop charger are 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.
  • Page 11 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 Charging with the Desktop Charger Using the desktop charger, you can charge the battery alone.

  • Page 12: 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 Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, you will hear a warning tone and a message will be repeated at regular intervals on the display:...

  • Page 13: General Functions

    General Functions Making a Call Correcting the Number To clear... Then... The last digit Press the C key. displayed Any other digit Press the in the number cursor is immediately to the right of the digit to be cleared. Press the C key.

  • Page 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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 17: 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 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 18: 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 19: 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 20 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.

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 Text Input Mode When you are in a field that allows character entry, you should notice the text input mode indicator at the bottom of the display.

  • Page 23: Chinese Pinyin 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 Chinese Pinyin Mode Pinyin is a system to mark Chinese pronunciation in Latin alphabets. With the pinyin input method, you can enter Chinese characters by keying in the pinyin string from the phone keypad and the phone automatically presents the matching alternatives.
  • Page 24 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Typing Characters in Pinyin Mode 1. Press keys corresponding to the phonetic spelling, referring to the Roman letters printed on the keys. Notice that the choices in the Character Selection Map change.

  • Page 25: Chinese Stroke 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 Clearing Strokes and Characters Press the C key one or more times to remove strokes to the left. Once the Keystroke Area is empty, pressing the C key removes characters from the Text Area.
  • Page 27 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Typing Stokes and Characters in Stroke Mode 1. To type a character, press keys corresponding to its component strokes.

  • Page 28: Quick English 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 Quick English Mode This mode allows you to enter English words with only one keypress per letter. Each key on a keypad has more than one letter - a single press on the 5 key could be J, K, or L.

  • Page 29: English 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 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Clearing Letters and Words Press the C key one or more times to remove letters to the left.

  • Page 30: Number 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 Number Mode Number mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message. Press keys corresponding to the desired digits, and manually switch back to the text entry mode of choice.

  • Page 31: Switching The Microphone Off (Mute)

    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 swap between the two calls, simply press the Swap soft key. The current call is placed on hold and the call on hold is reactivated so that you can continue conversing with the other party.

  • Page 32: Searching For A Number In The Phonebook

    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 Searching for a Number in the Phonebook You can search for a number in the phonebook during a call.

  • Page 33: Making A Multiparty Call

    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 Making a Multiparty Call A multiparty call is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multiparty or conference call.

  • Page 34: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by using the navigation keys or by using the index system. Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling 1.

  • Page 35: List Of Menu Functions

    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 List of Menu Functions The following illustration shows the menu structure available and indicates the: •...
  • Page 36 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 4. Phone Settings (continued) 4.6 Light 4.7 Auto Redial 4.8 Active Flip 4.9 Anykey Answer 4.0 Contrast Reset Settings 5.

  • Page 37: Call Records

    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 8. WAP Browser (see page 117) 8.1 Home 8.2 Favorite 8.3 http:// 8.4 Settings 8.5 Clear Cache 9.

  • Page 38: Dialled Calls (Menu 1.3)

    C C a a l l l l R R e e c c o o r r d d s s Dialled Calls This option lets you view the last 10 numbers dialled. You can also: • Delete the number •...

  • Page 39: Messages

    Messages The SMS (Short Message Service) function is a network service and may not be supported by your network. Messages can be sent by text, fax, Email and paging messaging systems, provided that these services are supported by your network. To send text messages by phone, you must obtain the number of the SMS centre from your service provider.

  • Page 40: Write Messages (Menu 2.2)

    M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Write Messages Via this menu, you can write text messages of up to 160 English characters or 70 Chinese characters. Note: For further information on how to enter the characters in your message, refer to page 41.

  • Page 41: Broadcast (Menu 2.5)

    M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Common Setting: two options are available. Reply Path: allows the recipient of your SMS message to send you a reply message via your message centre, if the service is provided by the network.

  • Page 42: Voice Mail (Menu 2.6)

    M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Voice Mail This menu provides you with a quick way of accessing your voice mailbox (if provided by your network). To quickly connect to the voice server, press and hold down the the 1 key in the idle mode.

  • Page 43: 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 2. Press the Edit soft key and compose your melody using the following keys. To...

  • Page 44: Alert Type (Menu 3.4)

    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 Alert Type This option allows you to indicate how you are to be informed of any incoming calls. The following options are available.

  • Page 45: Minute Minder (Menu 3.8)

    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 Minute Minder This option allows you to specify whether the phone must beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call.

  • Page 46: Infrared Activate (Menu 4.2)

    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 Infrared Activate This feature allows you to send or receive data/fax through the infrared port. To use an infrared connection, you must: •...

  • Page 47: Language (Menu 4.5)

    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 Language You can select a display language. The available languages are English, Chinese S (simplified Chinese) and Chinese T (traditional Chinese).

  • Page 48: Anykey Answer (Menu 4.9)

    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 Anykey Answer This option allows you to answer an incoming call by pressing any key, except the key and Reject soft key.

  • Page 49: To Do List (Menu 5.2)

    O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Writing a Memo To write or edit a memo on a specific date, proceed as follows. 1. Select the required date in the calendar, using the navigation keys.

  • Page 50: Time & Date (Menu 5.3)

    O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 5. Enter your deadline. If you want to skip this step, press the Skip soft key. The task is saved without the deadline. 6.

  • Page 51: Alarm (Menu 5.4)

    O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Set Date: allows you to enter the day, month and year. You can change the date format via the Format menu option (5.3.4). World Time: allows you to check the current time for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and 21 major cities around the world, using the...

  • Page 52: Calculator (Menu 5.5)

    O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Calculator Using this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

  • Page 53: Security

    Security The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone to: • The people of your choice • The types of calls of your choice Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone. They are described in the following sections (see also pages 127-129).

  • Page 54: Change Password (Menu 6.4)

    S S e e c c u u r r i i t t y y Change Password The Change Password feature allows you to change your current phone password to a new one. You must enter the current password before you can specify a new one.

  • Page 55: 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 so wish. Call Diverting 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 56: 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 Call Barring The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls.

  • Page 57: 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 Call Waiting This network service enables you to be informed when someone is trying to reach you during another call.

  • Page 58: Caller Id (Menu 7.5)

    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 Caller ID You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called.

  • Page 59: Wap Browser

    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... Then press the... Delete a CUG index Options soft key and select the Delete option.

  • Page 60: Life

    Life The Life feature enables you to: • enjoy some games. • check your physical condition to keep your health. Games Using this feature, you can play four different games with the phone: • Sniper • Snake • Mole • Othello Once you have selected a game, the following options are available.
  • Page 61 L L i i f f e e Fatness Using this feature, you can check the fatness index of your body. The following options are available. Calculate: allows you to calculate your fatness degree for your height and weight. To calculate the fatness index, proceed as follows. 1.
  • Page 62 L L i i f f e e Pink Schedule Using this feature, you can set your menstrual period and check your physical schedule, such as the ovulation day, today’s pregnancy probability, the pregnancy period and next menses day. Note: The schedule may not fit to your physical condition.

  • Page 63: 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 64: Access Codes

    • 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. Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card.
  • Page 65 A A c c c c e e s s s s C C o o d d e e s s PIN2 code The PIN2 code, supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access some functions, such as charging unit counters.

  • Page 66: Health And Safety Information

    For body worn operation, to maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, use only Samsung- approved accessories. When carrying the phone while it is on, use the specific Samsung belt-clip that has been tested for compliance. Use of non-SAMSUNG-approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided.
  • Page 67 • 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 68 H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d 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 •...
  • Page 69 H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d 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 5.
  • Page 70 H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d 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 Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals.
  • Page 71 H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d 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 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs...
  • Page 72 H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d 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 Emergency Calls Important! This phone, like any mobile phone, operates using...

  • Page 73: Glossary

    H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d 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 •...
  • Page 74 G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y 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.
  • Page 75 G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y 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). The SIM card fits into a small slot on the back of the phone and is protected by the battery.

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