Page 1 * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. ELECTRONICS World Wide Web Code No.: GH68-04576A http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 03/2004. Rev.2.0 Printed in Korea DUAL BAND GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-E708...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Safety Precautions... 7 Unpacking... 9 Your Phone ... 10 Phone Layout ... 10 Displays ... 14 Backlight ... 18 Built-in Antenna ... 18 Getting Started ... 19 Inserting/Removing the SIM Card ... 19 Installing/Removing/Charging the Battery... 20 Switching the Phone On or Off ... 24 Selecting Functions and Options ...
Page 3 Contents Phonebook Menu ... 60 Find Name (Phonebook 1.1) Add Entry (Phonebook 1.2) Speed List (Phonebook 1.3) Copy All to Phone Send All via Infrared Delete All (Phonebook 1.6) Own Number (Phonebook 2.1) Group Setting (Phonebook 2.2) Memory Status (Phonebook 2.3) Service Directory Messages ...
Page 4 Phone Settings ... 107 Greeting Message (Menu 4.1) Display ... 108 (Menu 4.2) Language (Menu 4.3) Security (Menu 4.4) Auto Redial (Menu 4.5) Side Key (Menu 4.6) Fax Mode (Menu 4.7) Infrared Activation Active Folder (Menu 4.9) Reset Settings (Menu 4.10) Organiser...
Page 5 Contents Using ALS (Alternate Line Service) ... 164 Solving Problems ... 166 Access Codes ... 169 Phone Password ... 169 PIN ... 169 PIN2 ... 170 PUK ... 170 PUK2 ... 171 Call Barring Password... 171 Health and Safety Information ... 172 Exposure to Radio-Frequency Energy (SAR Information) ...
Page 6: 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 7 Do not cut off the call until given permission to do so. Water Resistance Your phone is not water-resistance. Keep it dry. Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Qualified Service Only qualified service personnel may install or repair your phone.
Page 8: Unpacking
Unpacking Your package contains the following items: Travel Adapter Phone Battery Owner’s Manual Note : The items supplied with your phone may be different depending on the country.
Page 9: Your Phone
Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Open View Folder Soft key (left) Ear-microphone jack Volume/Menu browse keys Dial/Menu confirmation key Cancel/Back/ Correction key IrDA port Special function keys Earpiece Main display Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/ Right) Soft key (right)
Page 10 Your Phone Closed View Camera External Camera key display Key(s) Description Perform the functions indicated by the text above them, on the bottom line of the display. (soft keys) In Menu Mode, scroll through the menu options. In Idle Mode, the Left key enters the New SMS message writing screen, the Right key enters the Incoming call’s melody setting menu and the...
Page 11 Your Phone Key(s) Description (continued) Makes or answers a call. In Idle Mode, accesses the call log list. In Menu Mode, selects a menu function or stores information that you have entered, such as a name in the phone or SIM memory. Deletes characters from the display.
Page 12 Your Phone Key(s) Description (continued) (on the left side of the phone) During a call, adjust the earpiece volume. In Idle Mode with the phone open, adjust the key tone volume. When pressed and held at an incoming call with the folder closed, reject the call or silence the ring tone.
Page 13: Displays
Your Phone Displays Main Display Layout The display has three areas: Menu Phonebook Area First line Middle lines Last line Icons Text and graphic area Soft keys Indications Description Displays various icons. See page 15. Display messages, instructions and any information that you enter, such as number to be dialled.
Page 14 Your Phone Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The more the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. When your SIM card supports ALS (Alternate Line Service), this icon may appears with the number 1, 2, or both like Appears when you are out of a service area.
Page 15 Your Phone Icon Description (continued) Appears when you are connected to the GPRS network. Appears when the Call diverting feature is activated.When your SIM card supports ALS (Alternate Line Service), this icon may appears with the number 1, 2, or both like Appears when you are at the home zone.
Page 16: External Display
Your Phone External Display Your phone has an external display on the folder. It indicates that you have an incoming call or message, and notifies you at the specified time when you set an alarm. It is also an service available indicator. When you set the Service light option (Menu 4.2.5.3) to Type 1 or Type 2, it works.
Page 17: Backlight
Your Phone Backlight The main display and the keypad are illuminated by a backlight. When you press any key or open the folder, the backlight illuminates. It turns off if no key is pressed within a given period of time, depending on the Backlight menu option.
Page 18: Getting Started
Getting Started Inserting/Removing the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available and so on. • Keep all miniature SIM cards out of the reach of small children.
Page 19: Installing/Removing/Charging The Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. 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. A discharged standard battery is fully recharged in approximately 130 minutes.
Page 20: Removing The Battery
2. Press the battery against the back of the phone until it clicks into place. Removing the Battery 1. Switch off the phone by pressing and holding the key. 2. To remove the battery, pull the battery catch toward the top of the phone and hold it in that position.
Page 21 Getting Started Charging the Battery by Using the Travel Adapter Note : The phone can be used while the battery is being charged, but this causes the battery to charge more slowly. 1. Plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack at the bottom of the phone.
Page 22: Low Battery Indicator
3. When charging is finished and the battery icon becomes solid and “Fully charged” message is displayed, disconnect 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.
Page 23: Switching The Phone On Or Off
Getting Started Switching the Phone On or Off To switch the phone on: 1. Open the folder. 2. Hold down the switches on. 3. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the Ok soft key. For further details, see page 169.
Page 24: 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 and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.
Page 25 Getting Started To view various functions/options available or select the one is required: 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 2. To select the: • function displayed • option highlighted view the next function or highlight the next option on a list move back to the previous function or option on a list...
Page 26: Call Functions
Call Functions Making a Call Using the Number Keypad When the idle screen is displayed, enter the area code and phone number, and press the Note : If you have set the Auto redial option ( Menu 4.5 ) to On , the number is redialled automatically up to ten times if the person you called does not answer or the line is busy.
Page 27: Making An International Call
Call Functions Making an International Call 1. Press and hold the 0 key for the international prefix. The + character appears. 2. Enter the country code, area code and phone number and press the Making a Call from Phonebook You can store the names and phone numbers called regularly in the SIM card and phone’s memory, which are jointly called the Phonebook.
Page 28: Viewing Missed Calls
3. To dial the number, press the To view each call record, see “Call Records” on page 98. Viewing Missed Calls If you have a subscription that includes the Caller Line Identification (CLI) feature and you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who was calling you so that you can call the person back.
Page 29: Ending A Call
Call Functions Ending a Call When you want to finish your call, briefly press the key or close the folder. Answering a Call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the incoming call animation. If the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone number, or name if stored in your Phonebook, displays.
Page 30: Adjusting The Volume
Adjusting the Volume During a call, if you wish to adjust the earpiece volume, use the volume keys on the left side of the phone. When you hear a sound, such as ringtone, you can also adjust the earpiece volume. But it is not fixed. Press the key to increase the volume level and key to decrease it.
Page 31: Accessing Options During A Call
Call Functions Accessing Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off so that the other person cannot hear you.
Page 32: Putting A Call On Hold
Muting/Sending Key Tones You can turn the key tones off or on during a call. When 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 33: Answering A Second Call
Call Functions To switch 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 person. To end the call on hold, press the Options soft key and select the End held call option.
Page 34: Transferring A Call
Transferring a Call You can transfer the current call to the call on hold if this service is supported by the network, so that the callers can talk to each other. You are disconnected from both of them. 1. During a call, answer or make a call in the normal way, and press the Options soft key.
Page 35: Using The Message Service
Call Functions 5. To view the highlighted entry, press the Ok soft key. For further details about the Phonebook feature, see page 60. Using the Message Service You can read or write a new message during a call. 1. Press the Options soft key. 2.
Page 36 3. To join the first participant to the multi-party call, press the Options soft key and select the Join option. Press the Select soft key. 4. To add a new person to the multi-party call, call the person in the normal way. Then press the Options soft key and select the Join option.
Page 37 Call Functions Having a Private Conversation With One Participant 1. Press the Options soft key and select the Split option. Press the Select soft key. 2. Press the Up or Down key to highlight a participant and press the Select soft key. Now you can talk privately with that person.
Page 38: Using The Ear-Microphone
Using the Ear-microphone With the ear-microphone, you can make or answer a call without holding the phone. When you connect the ear-microphone to the jack at the left side of the phone, the button on the ear-microphone works as listed below: redial the last call answer a call end a call...
Page 39: Entering Text
Entering Text The phone allows you to enter characters for messages and names in Chinese and English. To enter Chinese text, the phone provides several widely used pronunciation based (Pinyin) and character shape based (Stroke) input methods to meet the preferences of different users, allowing for greater convenience and ease of use.
Page 40: Changing The Text Input Mode
Changing the Text Input Mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will see the text input mode indicator at the bottom of the display. Example: Entering a name in Phonebook Enter name To change to another text input mode: 1.
Page 41: Using The Pinyin Mode
Entering Text Using the Pinyin Mode Pinyin is a system to mark Chinese pronunciation in Latin alphabets. With the pinyin input method, you can enter Chinese characters by entering the pinyin string from the phone keypad and the phone automatically presents the matching alternatives. This mode allows you to enter Pinyin characters with only one key press per letter.
Page 42 3. If you cannot find the character you want from the display, press the Up or Down key to scroll through choices in the Character Selection map. When the character you are typing appears in the Character Selection Map, you may select it, without completing the Pinyin spelling or entering the tone for the character.
Page 43: Using Chinese Stroke Modes
Entering Text Inserting a Space Insert a space between the characters, press the key in the Text Area. Clearing Strokes and Characters Press the C key or more times to remove strokes to the left. Once the Pinyin Area is empty, pressing the C key removes characters from the Text Area.
Page 44 The table shows the stroke/key relationship: Typing Strokes and Characters in Stroke Mode 1. To type a character, press keys corresponding to its component strokes. Press keys on the handset in the order that you would write the strokes, using one press per each stroke. Example: Typing “...
Page 45 Entering Text 2. The phone displays your strokes in the Key Stroke Area and offers character choices in the Character Selection Map. As you enter strokes, notice that the choices in the Character Selection Map change. To scroll through choices in the Character Selection Map, press the Up or Down key.
Page 46: Using The Quick English Mode
Using the Quick English Mode To type a word, press keys corresponding to the letters you need. Remember the following as you are typing: 1. Start entering the word by pressing the 2 to 9 keys. Press each key only once for each letter. Example: To enter “hello”...
Page 47 Entering Text 2. Enter the word you want to add using English mode (see page 49) and press the Ok soft key. The word is saved in the T9 dictionary and inserted in the input field. 3. Continue entering other words in T9 mode. Smart Punctuation To enter periods, hyphens or apostrophes, press the 1 key.
Page 48: Using The English Mode
Using the English Mode When typing in the english mode, press the key labelled with the required letter: - Once for the first letter - Twice for the second letter - And so on Example: To display the letter “C”, quickly press the 2 key three times.
Page 49: Using The Number Mode
Entering Text Changing the Case To shift the case of the next letter(s) that you type, press the key. There are three cases; Lower Case, Initial Capital and Capital Lock. Inserting a Space To insert a space between words, press the key.
Page 50: Using The Symbolic Mode
Using the Symbolic Mode The symbolic mode enables you to enter symbols in your text. display more symbols enter a symbol return to the previous text input mode Press the Up or Down key. corresponding number key. Ok or soft key. Entering Text...
Page 51: 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. Accessing a Menu Function The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by pressing the Menu or Phonebook soft key in Idle Mode, then scrolling with the navigation keys.
Page 52: List Of Menu Functions
List of Menu Functions Various menus let you check or change your phone settings. The following list shows the menu structure. The numbers assigned to each menu option may not match the menu number on the phone. It depends on the services supported by your SIM card.
Page 53: Main Menu
Using the Menus Main Menu 1. Messages 1.1 Short message 1.1.1 Inbox 1.1.2 New message 1.1.3 Outbox 1.1.4 Delete all 1.2 Multimedia message 1.2.1 Inbox 1.2.2 New message 1.2.3 Outbox 1.2.4 Draft 1.2.5 My folder 1.2.6 Delete all 1.3 Voice mail 1.3.1 Connect to voice mail 1.3.2 Voice server number 1.4 Preset messages...
Page 54 2. Call records 2.1 Missed calls 2.2 Received calls 2.3 Dialled calls 2.4 Delete all 2.5 Call time 2.5.1 Last call time 2.5.2 Total sent 2.5.3 Total received 2.5.4 Reset timers 2.6 Call costs 2.6.1 Last call cost 2.6.2 Total cost 2.6.3 Max cost 2.6.4 Reset counters 2.6.5 Set max cost...
Page 55 Using the Menus 4. Phone settings 4.1 Greeting message 4.2 Display 4.2.1 Wallpaper 4.2.2 Skin 4.2.3 Backlight 4.2.4 LCD brightness 4.2.5 Front LCD 4.3 Language 4.4 Security 4.4.1 PIN check 4.4.2 Change PIN 4.4.3 Phone lock 4.4.4 Change password 4.4.5 Privacy 4.4.6 SIM lock 4.4.7 FDN mode 4.4.8 Change PIN2*...
Page 56 5. Organiser 5.1 New memo 5.2 Calendar 5.3 To do list 5.4 Clock 5.4.1 Set time 5.4.2 Set date 5.4.3 Set world time 5.4.4 Set format 5.5 Alarm 5.6 Calculator 5.7 Conversion 5.7.1 Length 5.7.2 Weight 5.7.3 Volume 5.7.4 Area 5.7.5 Temperature 5.8 Timer 5.9 Stopwatch...
Page 57 Using the Menus 6. Network services 6.3 Call waiting 6.4 Network selection 6.5 Caller ID 6.6 Active line 7. Fun box (see page 139) 7.1 WWW Services 7.1.1 Home 7.1.2 Bookmark 7.1.3 Go to URL 7.1.4 Clear cache 7.1.5 Proxy settings 7.1.6 Current proxy 7.1.7 Push messages 7.2 Fun Club...
Page 58 8. Camera (see page 156 8.1 Take photos 8.2 My photos 8.3 My albums 8.4 Delete all 8.5 Settings 8.6 Memory status 9. SIM AT(Application Toolkit) Shown only if it is supported by your SIM card. Using the Menus...
Page 59: Phonebook Menu
Phonebook Menu Phonebook offers the following features: • Phonebook: allows you to find, create or set up the speed-dialling feature and manage Phonebook entries. • Management: allows you to create or remove your own number, set up caller groups and check the memory status.
Page 60 Changing the Phone Memory Entries Scroll to the category that you want to edit by pressing the Left or Right key. Following categories are available and you can edit information of each category by pressing the Options soft key. Category Then Mobile Select one of the following options.
Page 61 Phonebook Menu Changing the SIM Memory Entries To change the SIM memory entry’s information, press the Options soft key. The following options are available: Edit number This option allows you to change the number. You can also add a new number if none has been stored for the selected category.
Page 62: Add Entry (Phonebook 1.2)
Add Entry (Phonebook 1.2) You can store phone numbers and the corresponding names in the memory of your SIM card. In addition, you can store up to 1000 names in the phone memory and each name can be associated with up to five numbers. 1.
Page 63: Speed List (Phonebook 1.3)
Phonebook Menu 6. When you are satisfied, press the Ok soft key. 7. If you select Phone in step 3, go to step 8. If you select SIM in step 3, enter the location number and press the Ok soft key. 8.
Page 64 3. Enter a phone number and press the Ok soft key. Or, To retrieve a number from your Phonebook, press the Phonebook soft key. Select an entry from the list and press the Ok soft key. Press the Ok soft key to save it. 4.
Page 65: Copy All To (Phonebook
Phonebook Menu Dialling a Number Stored in the SIM Card Once you have stored phone numbers in your SIM card, you can dial them easily whenever required. To dial a number stored in the SIM card: 1. Enter the number of the SIM card location where the number you want to dial is stored.
Page 66: Send All Via Infrared (Phonebook 1.5)
Send All via Infrared Via the infrared connection, you can send your Phonebook entries to another IrDA- compliant devices and vice versa. Note: This feature may not be available depending on the devices. Sending Your Phonebook 1. Align the IrDA ports on both sides each other. 2.
Page 67 Phonebook Menu 3. When you select All, your phone displays all of the Phonebook entries. When you select SIM or Phone, all of the entries stored in the corresponding memory location are listed. 4. Scroll to the entry you want to send and press the Select soft key.
Page 68: Delete All (Phonebook 1.6)
Delete All (Phonebook 1.6) You can delete Phonebook entries selectively depending on the memory location, or all entries at once. 1. Scroll to a memory and place a check mark ahead it by pressing the Select soft key. Selecting All places check marks on all of the memories.
Page 69: Own Number (Phonebook 2.1)
Phonebook Menu Own Number To store your own phone number(s) with a name: 1. Scroll to an empty location by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. 2. When Edit number highlights, press the Select soft key.
Page 70: Group Setting (Phonebook 2.2)
Group Setting You can change the settings of the five predefined caller groups. 1. Select a caller group by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. 2. Scroll to a setting option by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key.
Page 71: Memory Status (Phonebook 2.3)
Phonebook Menu Memory Status (Phonebook 2.3) You can check how many names are stored in SIM card and phone’s memory. When you have finished, press the soft key or key to exit. Service Directory (Phonebook 3.1) Note : This feature may not be available depending on your SIM card.
Page 72: Messages
Messages This menu allows you to create, send, read and save messages with the Short Message Service (SMS: text message), Enhanced Message Service (EMS: message including simple image, animation or melody) and Multimedia Message Service (MMS: message supporting the presentation of various media types, such as full colour images and polyphonic ring tones).
Page 73 Messages Note : To clear the new message notification on the display, press the Managing memory Inbox and Outbox share a given amount of memory in your phone or SIM card. When the message memory is full, the New message icon ( and an error message displays.
Page 74 Messages You can scroll to the next or previous message by pressing the Left or Right key. To scroll through the message contents, press the Up or Down key. When you focus on an object that includes a melody, the melody is played. You can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key: Delete: allows you to delete the message.
Page 75 Messages New Message Using this menu, you can write messages, containing text, images and melodies. 1. Create a message. On the first line of the display, you see the number of remaining characters you can enter, the number of current message and the maximum messages you can create, and the font style you set in Text option.
Page 76 • Add media: allows you to add pictures, animations and/or melodies to the message. Select a category; Add picture, Add animation or Add melody. You can then choose a factory-set object or an object that you have received from another source and stored in the Media box.
Page 77 Messages 6. If the Enter centre screen displays, enter the service number and press the Ok soft key. You can store the SMS service centre number. For details, see page 94. Note : When the phone fails to send the message; Press the Retry soft key to try again the transmission.
Page 78 You can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key: Delete: allows you to delete the message. Cut address: extracts phone numbers, email addresses or URL addresses in the text, so that you can call the number or send a message to the number or save it in your Phonebook.
Page 79: Multimedia Message (Menu 1.2)
Messages Multimedia Message (Menu 1.2) Multimedia Message Service (MMS) is a messaging service very similar to Short Message Service (SMS). It provides asynchronous delivery of personal multimedia messages from between phone and phone, phone and e-mail, phone and web(by URL). In addition to the familiar text content of text messages, multimedia messages can contain images, graphics, voice and sounds.
Page 80 Notes : • When you set the Message reception (see page 95) to Automatic, you cannot enter the Downloads menu (Menu 7.4.1) and cannot also access WAP sites while retrieving a new message. If you message comes in your phone while you play a Java game, your phone only receive a notification message.
Page 81 Messages Inbox (Menu 1.2.1) Your phone receives incoming messages and saves them in the Inbox. When the Inbox menu is selected, the list of messages received displays with the: • message’s subject or No subject if the message had no subject. •...
Page 82 Messages You can choose the following options by pressing the Opt. soft key: Delete: deletes the message Replay: replays the message. Reply: replies to the sender by sending a message. Forward: forwards the message to another person. Call back: allows you to call the sender back. Cut media: extracts the picture or sound, so that you can set them as a wallpaper or ringtone or you can send them as a multimedia message.
Page 83 Messages New Message This menu option allows you to create a new multimedia message and then send it to multiple destinations. 1. Select one of the following items using the Up or Down key and press the Add soft key. Item How to add Subject 1.
Page 84 Item How to add Sound To add a new sound; 1. Select the Record new option. 2. Press the Record soft key to start recording. 3. Press the Stop soft key to stop recording. 4. Press the Play soft key to replay the sound.
Page 85 Messages 2. Press the Opt. soft key to use the following options. • Preview: shows your message as it will display on the recipient’s phone. To go back to the message screen, press the Edit soft key. To send the message, press the Send soft key and go to step 4.
Page 86 Phonebook: to enter a destination from the Phonebook. After entering a destination, press the Ok soft key. If it is not an empty entry, do the following things. Edit address: to edit the selected address. Delete address: to delete the selected address.
Page 87 Messages Outbox (Menu 1.2.3) Outbox stores messages that you sent, you failed to send and you cancelled sending. When the Outbox menu option is selected, the list of messages you have sent or saved displays with the: • message’s subject or No subject if the message had no subject.
Page 88 Messages Draft (Menu 1.2.4) This message box stores messages that you save, interrupted messages by an incoming call or message while you make. Note: Saves messages that are failed to send in the Outbox. To view a message, scroll to it and press the Select soft key.
Page 89 Messages Cut media: extracts the picture or sound, so that you can set them as a wallpaper or ringtone or you can send them as a multimedia message. Cut address: extracts phone numbers, email addresses or URL addresses in the text, so that you can call the number or send a message to the number or save it in your Phonebook.
Page 90: Voice Mail (Menu 1.3)
Voice Mail (Menu 1.3) When you receive a voice mail, your phone displays icon and you hear an alert. Connect To Voice Mail • In Idle Mode, when you receive a new voice mail, press the Connect soft key to access your voice mail server and follow the instructions provided.
Page 91: Preset Messages (Menu 1.4)
Messages Preset Messages Using this menu, you can preset up to nine messages that you use most frequently. When you access this menu, the preset message list displays. 1. Scroll to a message or an empty entry by pressing the Up or Down key. 2.
Page 92 Messages In the Broadcast menu option, the following options are available: Read: lets you read the received broadcast messages. Archive: shows the list of the messages you saved from the temporary list. Temporary: shows the latest messages. These messages will be gone when the phone is switched off.
Page 93: Settings (Menu 1.6)
Messages Settings (Menu 1.6) Short Message (Menu 1.6.1) Using this menu, you can set up default SMS information. The following options are available: Service centre: allows you to store or change the number of your SMS centre required when sending messages.
Page 94 Messages Multimedia Message (Menu 1.6.2) Using this menu, you can set up default settings for sending or receiving MMS message. The following options are available: Send settings: The following options are available: Priority: allows you to set the priority of message. Validity period: allows you to set the length of time your messages are stored at the message centre while attempts are made to deliver them.
Page 95 Messages Report allowed: when this option sets to Off, your phone does not send a reply to the recipient’s phone even if the sender asks for the read reply. MMS profiles: in this menu, you can configure MMS profile settings that are required when you send or receive multimedia messages.
Page 96: Memory Status (Menu 1.7)
• Bearer: select the bearer to be used for each type of network accesses. - GPRS only: it only work in GPRS network. - GSM only: it only works in GSM network. Memory Status You can check the memory status for messages. Short Message You can check how many messages are stored in SIM card and phone’s memory.
Page 97: Call Records
Call Records Via this menu, you can view the: • calls you missed, received or dialled. • cost of your calls. • length of your calls. Note : You can access the numbers in the three types of call records by pressing the Mode.
Page 98: Dialled Calls (Menu 2.3)
Call Records Dialled Calls (Menu 2.3) This option lets you view the last 20 dialled numbers. The number, or name if available, displays together with the date and time when the call was made. By pressing the Options soft key, you can also: •...
Page 99: Call Time (Menu 2.5)
Call Records Call Time (Menu 2.5) This option lets you view the timers for calls made and received. Notes : • If your SIM card supports the ALS (Alternate Line Service) feature, you must first select the appropriate line. • The actual time invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary, depending on network features, rounding-off for billing purposes and others.
Page 100: Call Costs (Menu 2.6)
Call Costs (Menu 2.6) This feature lets you view the cost of calls. Notes: • This feature is not intended to be used for billing purposes. • AOC (Advice Of Charge) information may display in Idle Mode, depending on your SIM card or service provider.
Page 101: Sound Settings
Sound Settings You can use the Sound settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • ringtone, volume and type for incoming calls or messages. • sounds made when your call is connected or when you press a key. •...
Page 102: Messages (Menu 3.2)
Sound Settings Alert type: lets you specify how you are informed of any incoming calls. Melody: the phone rings using the melody selected via the Melody option. See above. Vibration: the phone vibrates but does not ring. Vibration then melody: the phone first vibrates and then starts ringing.
Page 103: Power On/Off (Menu 3.3)
Sound Settings Repetition: allows you to specify how often the phone informs you of a new message. You can choose either Once or Periodic. Power On/Off (Menu 3.3) This option allows you to select the melody that the phone sounds when you switch it on or off. You can choose either Basic or Cheerful.
Page 104: Key Tone (Menu 3.5)
Sound Settings Key Tone (Menu 3.5) This menu option allows you to select the tone that the keypad sounds when you press a dial key. The following options are available: Off: the keys do not make any sound. Tone: each key, when pressed, makes a different sound.
Page 105: Quiet Mode (Menu 3.7)
Sound Settings Quiet Mode (Menu 3.7) When you hold the key down in Idle Mode, the phone switches to the Quiet Mode. You can specify whether the phone vibrates or mutes about all sounds in the Quiet Mode. The following options are available: Vibration: the phone vibrates rather than rings in the Quiet Mode.
Page 106: Phone Settings
Phone Settings Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences via the Phone settings menu. Greeting Message This menu option allows you to set a greeting message to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on.
Page 107: Display (Menu 4.2)
Phone Settings Display (Menu 4.2) You can change the background image and the colour of the components on the display according to your preference and needs. Wallpaper (Menu 4.2.1) This option allows you to change the background image to be displayed in Idle Mode. The following options are available: Animations: allows you to select one of the animations.
Page 108 Skin (Menu 4.2.2) You can change the colour setting of the display components, such as soft key indications area or the menu names and icons. Backlight (Menu 4.2.3) You can specify how long the phone uses the backlight. Select how long the backlight remains on after the last key is pressed or the folder is open.
Page 109: Language (Menu 4.3)
Phone Settings No sliding: The front LCD doesn’t slide. Note: If you select the Right to left or Left to right option, the Speed screen appears. You can set the sliding speed by pressing the Select soft key in the Speed screen. Light time: allows you to set how long turn on the light.
Page 110: Security (Menu 4.4)
Phone Settings Security (Menu 4.4) The security settings enable you to restrict the use of your phone to the people and types of calls of your choice. Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone. For more information, see page 169 -171.
Page 111 Phone Settings Phone Lock (Menu 4.4.3) When the Phone lock feature is enabled, the phone is locked and you must enter the 8-digit phone password each time the phone is switched on. The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory.
Page 112 Phone Settings SIM Lock (Menu 4.4.6) To enable the SIM lock feature, you must enter a new four- to eight-digit SIM lock code, and confirm it by entering it again. The following options are available: Disable: you can use any other SIM cards with your phone.
Page 113: Auto Redial (Menu 4.5)
Phone Settings Change PIN2 (Menu 4.4.8) The Change PIN2 feature allows you to change your current PIN2 to a new one. You must enter the current PIN2 before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new PIN2, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again.
Page 114: Fax Mode (Menu 4.7)
You can use your phone as a modem for faxing when it is connected to computing devices. You need to purchase a data kit from your local Samsung dealer. In this menu, you can enable the fax mode on your phone.
Page 115: Active Folder (Menu 4.9)
Phone Settings Active Folder This menu allows you to answer a call simply by opening the folder. The following options are available: Off: When this option is selectied, you can answer a call by pressing the On: When this option is selectied, you can answer a call by opening the folder.
Page 116: Organiser
Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • view the calendar and/or write a memo or to do list. • set the current date and time, and find out what time it is in various cities around the world. • set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time.
Page 117 Organiser • Anniversary: anniversaries to be remembered, such as wedding anniversaries, birthdays or other special days. Note : You can save up to 25 items to each category, so you can save 100 memos totally. 3. Scroll to a date on the calendar by pressing the navigation keys.
Page 118: Calendar (Menu 5.2)
10. You can choose the following option by pressing the Options soft key: • Add: allows you to add a new memo on the day. • Delete: allows you to delete the memo. • Edit: allows you to edit the memo. •...
Page 119: Creating A New Memo
Organiser The following options are available when you press the Options soft key on the Calendar display: Add memo: allows you to add a new memo on the day. Go to date: allows you to enter a particular date and then schedule an event on that date. View all: shows all of the events that you have scheduled.
Page 120 Viewing Your Calendar Memos A date that has a memo associated with it is highlighted in a red box. If you select a date when events have already been scheduled, the number of memos of each type is shown at the bottom of the calendar.
Page 121: To Do List (Menu 5.3)
Organiser To Do List This menu allows you to view a list of tasks. To create a new memo of the To do list type: 1. Write the memo about your task and press the Ok soft key. For more information about how to enter characters, see page 40.
Page 122: Clock (Menu 5.4)
Copy: allows you to copy the task to a different date. Delete: allows you to delete the task. Delete all: allows you to delete all of tasks from the list. Clock (Menu 5.4) This option allows you to change the current time and date displayed.
Page 123 Organiser To select your time zone: 1. Select the city corresponding to your time zone by pressing the Left or Right key one or more times. The local date and time display. 2. Press the Set soft key. 3. To update the current date/time with this new setting...
Page 124: Alarm (Menu 5.5)
Alarm (Menu 5.5) This option allows you to set an alarm to ring at a specific time. You can set up to three alarms or set the phone to ring an alarm when it is switched off. To set an alarm: 1.
Page 125 Organiser Once an alarm has been set, you can see the Alarm icon ( ) on the top line of the display. To stop the alarm when it rings, open and close the phone or press any key. Note : When the Quiet Mode is activated, the alarm tone doesn’t sound.
Page 126: Calculator (Menu 5.6)
Calculator (Menu 5.6) You can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator performs basic arithmetic functions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and remainder computation. To perform a calculation: 1. Enter the first number using the number keys. Note : To erase any mistakes or clear the display, press the C key.
Page 127: Conversion (Menu 5.7)
Organiser Conversion This menu option allows you to convert from one type of unit to another. To convert a value: 1. Scroll to the type of conversion to be performed from Length, Weight, Volume, Area and Temperature, and press the Select soft key. 2.
Page 128: Timer (Menu 5.8)
Units Available Type Length Weight Volume Area Temperature Timer (Menu 5.8) Using the Timer feature, you can set the phone to sound an alarm after a certain time. 1. Press the Set soft key. 2. Enter the length of time you want to count down in hours and minutes and press the Ok soft key.
Page 129: Stopwatch (Menu 5.9)
Organiser To stop the timer melody when it rings, open and close the phone or press any key. To stop the timer before the end, press the Stop soft key on the Timer screen. Notes : • The timer uses power from the battery consequently, the phone’s operating time is reduced.
Page 130: 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 Note : The call divert options may be different depending on your SIM card and those not supported by your network operator may not be shown.
Page 131 Network Services You can specify individual call diverting options for each of the following call types: • Voice calls only • Fax calls only (not available when line 2 is in use) • Data calls only (not available when line 2 is in use) Example: You can: •...
Page 132: Call Barring (Menu 6.2)
Deactivating Specific Call Diverting Options 1. Select the call diverting option to be deactivated. 2. Select the type of calls to which this option applies. 3. Press the Remove soft key. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement displays. You can also deactivate all call diverting options by selecting the Cancel all option.
Page 133 Network Services Change barring password: allows you to change barring password. You can specify individual call barring options for each of the following call types: • Voice calls only • Fax calls only (not available when line 2 is in use) •...
Page 134: Changing The Barring Password
Deactivating Specific Call Barring Options 1. Select the call barring option to be deactivated. 2. Select the type of calls to which this option applies. 3. Press the Deactivate soft key. 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement displays.
Page 135: Call Waiting (Menu 6.3)
Network Services Call Waiting 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 • Fax calls only (not available when line 2 is in use) •...
Page 136: Network Selection (Menu 6.4)
Network Selection The Network selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside your home area. Note : You can select a network other than your home network only if it has a valid roaming agreement with your home network.
Page 137: Caller Id (Menu 6.5)
Network Services Caller ID (Menu 6.5) 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 138: Fun Box
Fun Box The Fun box menu contains several fun options: • WWW services • Fun club • Media box • JAVA world WWW Services (Menu 7.1) Your phone comes equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) Browser, making it possible for you to access the Wireless Web.
Page 139 Fun Box Home (Menu 7.1.1) When you select this menu option, the phone connects to the network and loads the homepage of the Wireless Web service provider. Once connected, the homepage displays. The content depends on the service provider. Note : To quickly launch the WAP browser from Idle Mode, press the To scroll through the screen, use the Up and Down keys.
Page 140 Using the WAP Browser Menus There are various menu options available when surfing the Wireless Web. To access the WAP Browser menu: 1. Press the key or scroll to the logo on the top left of all WAP pages and then press the key.
Page 141 Fun Box Using the WAP Browser Options Several options are available when you are surfing the Wireless Web. To access these options, press key once connected to the Wireless Web. Goto URL: allows you to manually enter the URL address of the site that you wish to access. Bookmark: allows you to use the Bookmark menu option.
Page 142 Bookmark (Menu 7.1.2) This menu option allows you to store the URL addresses of up to 10 of your favourite Web sites. To store a URL address: 1. Select an empty location and press the Select soft key. 2. Enter the address and press the Ok soft key to save it.
Page 143 Fun Box Clear Cache This menu option allows you to clear the information stored in the cache, the phone’s temporary memory used to store the most recently accessed WAP pages. Proxy Settings This menu option allows you to set up five proxy servers.
Page 144 Fun Box Login ID: enter the user ID required to connect to the GPRS network. Password: enter the password required to connect to the GPRS network. Home URL: you can change the address of your startup homepage. When the default homepage displays, you can delete it using the C key and enter your own choice.
Page 145: Fun Club (Menu 7.2)
Delete all: deletes all of the push messages. Fun Club (Menu 7.2) You can access Samsung Fun Club on the Internet and download various media items, such as melodies and images. Samsung Fun Club is the preset web site providing Samsung phone users with attractive download services.
Page 146 (Menu 7.2.1) In this menu, you can access the Samsung Fun Club homepage. Note : Before accessing Samsung Fun Club for the first time, please connect your service provider’s WAP homepage first. Then reconnects to Samsung Fun Club. This service requires WAP subscription and is unavailable depending on your local system and services.
Page 147: Media Box (Menu 7.3)
Fun Box Media box (Menu 7.3) This menu option stores various media items from other sources, such as the wireless web or multimedia messages. Photos (Menu 7.3.1) This option allows you to view the taken pictures. My photos: allow you to view the photos in my photos.
Page 148 Fun Box Images (Menu 7.3.2) This option allows you to view the images received from other sources, such as the WAP sites or multimedia messages. When you select an image, you can use the following options by pressing the Options soft key: Send: allows you to send the multimedia message using the image.
Page 149 Fun Box When you select a sound, press the Options soft key to send, rename, delete, set as a ringtone (only in My sounds) or view the properties. For further details about these options, see the options of the Photos menu (Menu 7.2.1). Delete All (Menu 7.3.4) This option deletes all of the photos, images and...
Page 150 Sounds (Menu 7.3.4.3) 1. Scroll to a sound box and place a check mark ahead it by pressing the Select soft key. Selecting All places check marks on all of the boxes. 2. If necessary, repeat step 1 to check another box.
Page 151: Java World (Menu 7.4)
Fun Box JAVA World You can download MIDlets (Java applications running on mobile phones) from various sources using the WAP Browser and store them in your phone. Downloads: A list of Java games is displayed. In basic, two pre-loaded MIDlets (Java games) are provided.
Page 152 Fun Box Instructions: shows you the explanation of control keys, offense items and defense items. Configuration: allows you to turn the sound, vibration on or off and select the game speed from 1 to 5. Quit: quits the game and returns to the downloads menu screen.
Page 153 Fun Box Special attacks Level 1: Aurora, all enemies are hit by a snowball. Level 2: Ice dragon, all enemies are hit by a snowball and frozen for 8 seconds. Level 3: Icicle storm, double powered snowball attack to all enemies and decreasing enemies’ attack accuracy for 10 seconds.
Page 154 Fun Box Playing a game Your score goes up when you remove the bubbles. Only when more than 3 same coloured bubbles line up horizontally or diagonally, they disappear. To line up the bubbles, move the band rounding three bubbles to suitable place and rotate it. When the game is over, your score is ranked on the high score board if it is within third.
Page 155: Camera
Camera Using the camera module embedded in your phone, you can take pictures for people or events while on the move. Additionally, you can send photos to other people in a picture message or as an e-mail attachment. The camera produces JPEG pictures. Take Photos This menu allows you to take a picture to send the photo as a picture message to other destinations.
Page 156 3. Press the Capture soft key or the Camera ( key on the right side of the phone to take a picture. The picture is automatically saved in the My photos menu (Menu 8.2). Note : While taking a picture, if you have any noise in your display, press the 2 key.
Page 157 Camera Protection: allows you to protect the taken picture from deletion or not. Properties: this option shows you information about the picture, such as name, size, date, resolution, protection type and format. Using the Camera options When you press the Options soft key in the capture mode, the following options are available for the current shot: Mode: You can take a picture in various modes.
Page 158 Frames: this option allows you to use a frame on the picture. Press the navigation key to find the frame format you want to use. You can preview the image with the frame format by using the Preview soft key. The picture size set to Mobile(128*120) automatically, and Frame mode is not allowed in Self shot.
Page 159 Camera Shutter sound: allows you to select a sound when you press the shutter, the Capture soft key or Camera ( ) key on the right side of the phone. Note : This sound setting is not applied to the Multi- shot sound.
Page 160: My Photos (Menu 8.2)
My Photos (Menu 8.2) In this menu, you can review the pictures you have taken. scroll through the pictures show the selected picture as an enlargement go back to the multiple view mode use the options turn the camera off and return to Idle Mode My Albums (Menu 8.3)
Page 161: Delete All (Menu 8.4)
Camera Delete All (Menu 8.4) You can delete all the photos saved in each category. 1. Scroll to a photo box and place a check mark ahead it by pressing the Select soft key. Selecting All places check marks on all of the photo boxes.
Page 162: Settings (Menu 8.5)
Camera Settings (Menu 8.5) This menu option allows you to change the default settings of the options for using the camera feature. The following options are available: Photo size: sets the image size to one of VGA(640*480), QVGA(320*240), QQVGA(160*120) and Mobile(128*120). The selected image size displays on the capture screen.
Page 163: Using Als (Alternate Line Service)
Using ALS (Alternate Line Service) The ALS feature enables two lines to be associated with one SIM card. Consequently, you can make and receive calls on either line. If you subscribe to this network service, a few additional menu options enable you to set up this feature.
Page 164: Viewing Call Information
Using ALS (Alternate Line Service) Setting Call Diverting Options You can set up call diverting via the Call diverting menu option (Menu 6.1). This service reroutes incoming calls on the line of your choice to a specified number. For further details, see page 131. Viewing Call Information You can view call times and last call cost information for each line.
Page 165: 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 No SIM card Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. Phone locked Enter password The Phone lock feature is enabled.
Page 166 “No service” displays • The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak reception area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Move and try again. • You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider.
Page 167 • 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. ) to weak ( ).
Page 168: Access Codes
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 unauthorised use. Some access codes can be changed using the Security menu option (Menu 4.4). See page 111 for further details.
Page 169: Pin2
Access Codes PIN2 The PIN2, supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access some functions, such as charging unit counters. These functions are only available if supported by your SIM card. If you key in an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, key in the PUK2 and press the Ok soft key to unlock the phone.
Page 170: Puk2
Access Codes PUK2 The PUK2, supplied with some SIM cards, is required to change a blocked PIN2. If you key in an incorrect PUK2 ten times in succession, you cannot use the functions requiring the PIN2. Contact your service provider for a new card.
Page 171: Health And Safety Information
Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio-Frequency Energy (SAR 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, so as not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.
Page 172: Precautions When Using Batteries
SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value.
Page 173 Health and Safety Information • 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. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
Page 174: Road Safety
Health and Safety Information Road Safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.
Page 175: Electronic Devices
Health and Safety Information Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a...
Page 176 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 177: Potentially Explosive Environments
Health and Safety Information Potentially Explosive Environments Switch your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Page 178: Emergency Calls
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 179: Other Important Safety Information
Health and 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 180: Care And Maintenance
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. • Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children’s.
Page 181 Health and Safety Information • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation. • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove or a radiator. The phone may explode when overheated.
Page 182: Glossary
Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features of your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. ALS (Alternate Line Service) Capability of associating two lines with one SIM card.
Page 183 Glossary EMS (Enhanced Message Service) Network service sending and receiving messages that include images, sounds and animations to and from another user without having to speak to the correspondent. GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) New non-voice value-added service that allows information to be sent and received across a mobile telephone network.
Page 184 Glossary MMS (Multimedia Message Service) A message service for the mobile environment, standardized by the WAP Forum and the 3rd Generation Partnership Program (3GPP). For phone users, MMS is similar to Short Message Service (SMS)-it provides automatic, immediate delivery of user-created content from phone to phone.
Page 185 Glossary SDN (Service Dialling Numbers) Telephone numbers supplied by your network provider and giving access to special services, such as voice mail, directory inquiries, customer support and emergency services. 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).

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