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- Page 1 DUAL GSM TELEPHONE SGH-N288 OWNER’S MANUAL Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-01771A. www.samsungmobile.com HK. 2001/05. Rev.1.1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
C o n t e n t s Safety Precautions ....5 Unpacking ..... . . 7 Your Phone. -
Page 3: C O N T E N T S
C o n t e n t s (Continued) Selecting Functions and Options ..62 Example: Selecting a Ring Tone ... 64 Using the Menu ....66 Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling . -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
C o n t e n t s (Continued) Additional Services...130 ALS(Alternate Line Service) ....130 Solving Problems ....132 Reference Information . -
Page 5: Unpacking
Phone . Give your Batteries Wearable Ear-Microphone In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local SAMSUNG dealer: • Car Adapter (CAD037) • Slim and Standard batteries (BSL0385, BST0388) • PC Data Link Kit (PKT037) -
Page 6: Your Phone
Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustration shows the main elements of your phone. Service light Earphone jack Volume During a call, adjusts the earpiece volume. In idle mode with the flip cover open, the keys adjust the key tone volume. Microphone Left/Right Soft keys perform the functions indicated by the text above them (in the... -
Page 7: Display
Your Phone Display Display Layout The display comprises three areas. Menu PhoneBook Area Description First line Displays various icons (see opposite). Middle lines Display messages, instructions and any information that you enter (number to be dialled, for example). Last line When the flip cover is open it shows the functions currently assigned to the two soft keys. -
Page 8: Service Light
Your Phone Backlight The display and keypad are illuminated by a backlight. When you press any key, the backlight illuminates. It turns off if no key is pressed within a given period of time, depending on the Backlight option set in the Phone Settings menu. The backlight remains on at all times when the phone is connected to a car kit (optional). - Page 9 Getting Started 3. Slide the SIM card lock back and hold it in position. 4. Insert the SIM card ensuring that the cut corner is top right and the gold contacts of the card face into the phone. Note: If you need to remove the SIM card, care f u l l y slide the SIM card lock back and then lift the SIM card out of the SIM card slot.
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Page 10: Charging A 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. N o t e: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharg e d... -
Page 11: Switching The Phone On/Off
Getting Started 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: ** Warning** Battery Low When the battery becomes too weak for the phone to operate, it switches off automatically. -
Page 12: Call Functions
Call Functions Making a Call When the idle screen is displayed, key in the area code and phone number and press N o t e: If you have set the Auto Redial option (5 - 1 - 7) to O N (see page 98) and the person called does not answer or the line is busy, the number is redialled automatically up to ten times. -
Page 13: Adjusting The Volume
Call Functions 2. Press to access the list of last-dialled numbers. 3. Use to scroll through the Redial list until the required number is displayed. 4. Press to dial the number displayed. 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 14: Viewing Missed Calls
Call Functions Viewing Missed Calls If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who was calling you, if this service is available. In this way, you can call the person back, if necessary. The number of missed calls is displayed on the idle screen immediately after the call was missed. -
Page 15: In-Call Options
Call Functions In-Call Options Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. To access these functions during a call, press the Options soft key. Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other party cannot hear you. - Page 16 Call Functions Putting a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can make another call while you have a call in progress if this service is supported by the network. Of these two calls, one is active and the other is on hold and you can swap between the calls.
- Page 17 Call Functions 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. For more information, contact your service provider. Setting up the Multiparty Call 1.
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Page 18: Entering Text
Call Functions Muting/Sending Key Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the key tones. Note: To communicate with answering machines or computerised telephony systems, the S e n d k e y s option must be selected. -
Page 19: Changing Text Input Mode
Entering Text Changing Text Input Mode When you are in a field that allows character entry, you should notice the text input mode indicator in the bottom of the display. Save Text mode indicator To change to another text input mode: 1. -
Page 20: Pinyin Mode
Entering Text 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. Text Area Displays the selected characters. - Page 21 Entering Text 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. Example: Typing in Pinyin mode Save The Character Selection Map.
- Page 22 Entering Text Using Tone Key in Pinyin Mode Entering the tone of a character you are typing narrows the number of choices in the Character Selection Map. Entering the tone for a character is optional, but it is especially useful if the Pinyin spelling is similar between characters.
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Page 23: Chinese Stroke( ) Mode
Entering Text Chinese Stroke( This mode allows you to enter individual Chinese strokes, in written order - from top to bottom, and from left to right. Your phone provides Chinese Simplified Stroke mode and Chinese Traditional Stroke mode. Text Area Displays the selected characters. - Page 24 Entering Text Even though there are many different strokes used to create Chinese characters, the strokes are classified into 5 basic categories; heng, shu, pie, dian and zhe. The basic strokes are printed on the keypad. To enter a stroke, press the key printed with the stroke that most closely represents the exact stroke you desire.
- Page 25 Entering Text 3. When the character you are typing appears in the Character Selection Map, you may select it without finishing the stroke sequence for the character. Characters displayed in the Character Selection Map correspond to keys select a character from the Character Selection Map and add it to your message, press the corresponding Note: If you are uncertain of the order of one or more strokes, press...
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Page 26: Quick English( ) Mode
Entering Text Quick English( 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 key could be J, K, or L. The Quick English mode automatically compares your key presses to an internal Quick English linguistic database to determine the correct word. - Page 27 Entering Text Typing English Words To type a word, press keys corresponding to the letters you need. Remember the following as you are typing: 1. Press keys on the handset just once per desired letter. For example, to enter ‘hello’, press 2.
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Page 28: English( ) Mode
Entering Text English( ) Mode When typing in English mode, you should press key labelled with the required character: -Once for the first character -Twice for the second character and so on. For example, you press three times quickly to display the character “C”... -
Page 29: Number Mode
Entering Text 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. Symbolic Mode Symbolic mode enables you to enter symbols into a text message. -
Page 30: Phonebook Options
P h o n e b o o k 5. Press the right soft key to toggle between the phone (To Phone) and card (To Card) memories. 6. If you do not want to save the number and name in the suggested location, press location number and enter your preferred location by pressing the number keys. - Page 31 P h o n e b o o k Voice Delete N o t e : This option appears only when you have a l ready re c o rded some names. Allows you to delete a specific voice entry. You are asked to confirm the deletion by pressing the Ok soft key.
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Page 32: Searching For And Dialling A Number
P h o n e b o o k Searching for and Dialling a Number in the Phonebook 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Phonebook soft key. 2. If your SIM card provides with Service Dialling Number (SDN) and Information Numbers services, you will see the following screen. -
Page 33: 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 left/right soft key ( ). Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function. -
Page 34: Example: Selecting A Ring Tone
Selecting Functions and Options Example: Selecting a Ring Tone 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Menu soft key to enter the menu facility. <SERVICE PROVIDER> Sat 14 Mar 12:57 M e n u P h o n e b o o 2. -
Page 35: Using The Menu
Using the Menu The phone offers a range of functions that allows you to tailor the phone to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and submenus. The menus and submenus can be accessed by scrolling or by using the shortcuts. Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling 1. -
Page 36: List Of Menu Functions
Using the Menu List of Menu Functions The list shows the menu structure available and indicates the: • Number assigned to each option • Page on which you can find a description of each feature Note: You can only see menu 0, if your SIM card s u p p o rts SIM Application To o l k i t. - Page 37 Using the Menu 4. Tones 4-1 Ring Tone 4-2 Melody Composer 4-3 Ring Volume 4-4 Alert Type 4-5 Keypad Tone 4-6 Message Tone 4-7 Error Tone 4-8 Minute Minder 4-9 Connect Tone 5. Settings 5-1 Phone Settings 5-1-1 Greeting Message 5-1-2 Own Number 5-1-3 Language 5-1-3-1 Text Language...
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Page 38: Call Records
Using the Menu 7. Games Using this menu you can enjoy popular games with the phone. 8. WWW Services The contents on the browser may vary depending on the service provider. Call Records Page 125 Via this menu, you can view the phone calls: •... -
Page 39: Dialled Calls (Menu 1-3)
Call Records Dialled Calls Lets you view the last 10 numbers dialled. You can also: • Edit the number and save it in the phonebook • Redial the number • Delete the number from the list Call Time Lets you view the timers for calls made and received. The following timers are available. -
Page 40: Messages
M e s s a g e s Your phone receives voice mail notification messages, and text messages. Voice mail and short message s e rvice (SMS) are network service. Please contact your service provider for more inform a t i o n . When the icon appears, you have received new text messages. -
Page 41: Write Messages (Menu 2-3)
M e s s a g e s To scroll through the messages, press You can choose the following options, by pressing the Options soft key. Text Reply: allows you to reply by sending a text message. You can also: •... -
Page 42: Preset Message List (Menu 2-4)
M e s s a g e s Preset Message List Using this menu, you can preset up to five messages that you use most frequently. This menu shows the preset message list. Scroll through the list using . When the required message number appears, press the Options soft key. -
Page 43: Voice Functions
M e s s a g e s The last five messages are also stored for later retrieval. Please contact your service provider for more information. The following options are available. Read: lets you view the first message. Scroll through the message using . - Page 44 Voice Functions Voice Dial Record Allows you to record name tags and allocate them to numbers for voice dialling. Say the name you want to use for voice dialling after you hear a voice prompt. For best results, use names with at least two syllables, or use both a first and last name.
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Page 45: Voice Command (Menu 3-2)
Voice Functions Voice Command This menu allows you to get a quick access to the frequently used menus by saying your own voice command. You can select the following functions: Voice Command Record: The 20 most frequently used menu functions are programmable with your own voice commands. -
Page 46: Answerphone (Menu 3-4)
Voice Functions AnswerPhone You can set your phone to answer calls with your own recorded message. You can use the message to inform callers of your current situation and to guide them to leave messages in your voice mail. While the message is being played, if you wish, you can take the call by pressing the Accept soft key. -
Page 47: Melody Composer (Menu 4-2)
T o n e s Melody Composer This menu allows you to compose your own, customised ringing tone. • Three octaves are available. • A maximum of 100 notes can be entered. • Adjustable length of note and note rest. To Compose Melody You can compose three melodies. -
Page 48: Ring Volume (Menu 4-3)
T o n e s Ring Volume Allows you to adjust the ringing volume to one of seven levels. Use the volume keys on the left side of the phone or the keys. The greater the number of bars, the greater the volume level. Alert Type Allows you to indicate how you are informed of any incoming calls. -
Page 49: Error Tone (Menu 4-7)
T o n e s Error Tone Allows you to select how the phone informs you that you have made a mistake. The following options are available. OFF: the phone does not beep. ON: the phone beeps to indicate an invalid entry. Minute Minder Allows you to specify whether the phone must beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep you... -
Page 50: Settings
S e t t i n g s Own Number N o t e: The contents of this menu may be diff e re n t depending on the SIM card. You can enter your own name and number using this menu. - Page 51 S e t t i n g s Service Light Allows you to select whether or not the service light on the top of the phone is used. The following options are available. ON: the s e rvice light flashes when the phone is ready for use.
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Page 52: Network Services (Menu 5-2)
S e t t i n g s Reset Settings You can easily reset your phone to its default configuration. Before proceeding, you must enter the phones 4-digit password. N o t e: The password is preset to 0000. To change this p a s s w o rd, refer to page 111. - Page 53 S e t t i n g s • Data calls only ; not available when a Line 2 is in use. Example: You can: • Systematically divert fax calls to your office fax machine • Divert voice calls to your colleague if you are already using the phone To set your call diverting options, proceed as follows.
- Page 54 S e t t i n g s To set your call barring options, proceed as follows. 1. Select the type of call barring required by pressing until the appropriate option is highlighted and then press Select. 2. Select the type of calls to be barred by pressing until the appropriate option is highlighted and then press Select.
- Page 55 S e t t i n g s Network Selection The Network Selection feature enables you to: • Indicate whether the network used when roaming (outside your home area) is selected automatically or manually • Set up a preferred list to be used when selecting a network automatically N o t e: You can select a network other than your home network only if it has a valid ro a m i n g...
- Page 56 S e t t i n g s Line Identification This menu option lets you view the following line identification settings. CLIP (Calling Line Identification Presentation) / COLP (Connected Line Identification Presentation) If these network functions are active, the caller’s number is displayed during a call.
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Page 57: Security Settings (Menu 5-3)
S e t t i n g s Security Settings 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. -
Page 58: Lcd Settings (Menu 5-4)
S e t t i n g s SIM Lock When the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. You must enter the SIM lock code. Once you have entered the lock code, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. -
Page 59: Browser Settings (Menu 5-5)
S e t t i n g s Browser Settings Note: This menu may not be shown dependent on your network service provider. You can setup several proxies using the Proxy Setting menu (5-5-1), and you can choose one of those for a current proxy using the Current Proxy menu (5-5-2). - Page 60 O r g a n i z e r To create a new schedule, proceed as follows. 1. When a calendar screen appears, select the month by using , and select the day by using . You can also use the Go to date menu option to specify the date.
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Page 61: Calculator (Menu 6-3)
O r g a n i z e r To set the alarm, proceed as follows. 1. Select an alarm type by pressing the Select soft key. 2. Set Alarm option allows you to set the alarm time or days of the week. If you choose Weekly Alarm, select the required day of the week and press . - Page 62 O r g a n i z e r Examples: Expression Key operation 12*3+5= 12x3+5 34+57= 34+57 45+57= 48-23= 48-23 14-23= 68*25= 68x25 68*40= 35/14= 35/14 98/14= 10% of 200 200x10 10=? % of 100 10/100 10% premium of 200 200+10 10% discount of 200 200-10 square of 4 reciprocal of 8...
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Page 63: Calendar (Menu 6-5)
O r g a n i z e r You can choose the following options, by pressing the Options soft key. New : allows you to write a new item. Mark : allows you to mark an item or job. Edit : allows you to edit your item’s details. -
Page 64: Clock (Menu 6-7)
O r g a n i z e r Clock Set Time Allows you to change the displayed time, using the 24-hour system. N o t e: B e f o re setting the time, you must specify your time zone, via the World Ti m e menu option (6 - 6) . Set Date Allows you to change the displayed date. -
Page 65: Www Services
WWW Services You can use your phone as a web browser. You can obtain up to date news, weather, sport, and other information as well as use e-mail and other Internet services. Please contact your service provider to open your Internet account. -
Page 66: Network Connecting Information
WWW Services N o t e : The browser menu s may vary depending on your version of the bro w s e r. The following menus are available: • Reload: reloads the current site. • Home: takes you back to the homepage of the wireless web provider at any time. -
Page 67: Additional Services
Additional Services ALS(Alternate Line Serv i c e ) N o t e: Please contact your service provider to check the availability and how to subscribe to ALS. The ALS feature enables two lines to be associated with one SIM card. Consequently, you can make and receive calls on either line as required. -
Page 68: Solving Problems
Solving Problems Before contacting 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 appear Insert SIM Card • Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. Phone Locked •... -
Page 69: Reference Information
• 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. Reference Information Access Codes T h e re are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. - Page 70 Reference Information PIN code The PIN (Personal Identification Number) code protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. The PINcode is usually supplied with the SIM card. When the PIN code request is enabled (5-3-1), the code is asked each time the phone is switched on. If you key in an incorrect PIN code three times in succession, key in the PUK code and press Ok.
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Page 71: Using The Batteries
Reference Information • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and re c h a rge your battery only with Samsung-appro v e d c h a rgers. 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 overc h a rging may shorten its life. -
Page 72: Safety Information
Reference Information Safety Information Road Safety • Remember, road safety always comes first! • Do not use a hand-held phone while driving a vehicle. Always park the vehicle before having a conversation. • Make sure that the phone is stored safely and will not fall or be broken in the event of a collision or emergency stop. - Page 73 Reference Information • Switch off your cellular phone when in an aircraft. The use of cellular phones in an aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft or disrupt the cellular network. Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of cellular telephone services to the offender, legal action or both.
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Page 74: Glossary
G l o s s a r y To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. Active Flip Ability to voice dial or voice command immediately on opening the flip cover on the phone. - Page 75 G l o s s a r y PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) Security code used to unlock the phone when an incorrect PIN has been entered three times in succession. The eight-digit number is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card. Roaming Use of your phone when you are outside your home area (when travelling for example).
- Page 76 I n d e x multiparty • 30 received (1-2) • 73 Access codes • 135 records (1) • 73 Accessories • 7 searching for a number in Active Flip • 99 the phonebook • 60 Active Line • 100 time (1-4) •...
- Page 77 I n d e x voice recording • 57 PIN • 136 Names changing • 111 entering • 33 checking • 110 searching/dialling • 60 PIN2 • 136 storing • 55 changing • 112 Network Selection • 106 Preset Message Network Services (5-2) •...