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- Page 1 * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. TRI BAND GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-S208 Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-03540A World Wide Web English. 06/2003. Rev. 1.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Safety Precautions..7 Unpacking ......9 Your Phone ..... . 10 Phone Layout. - Page 3 Contents Entering Text (continued) Using the English Mode ....55 Using the Number Mode ....57 Using the Symbolic Mode .
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Page 4: Important Safety Precautions
Contents Funbox......117 Games (Menu 7.1) ....117 WAP Browser (Menu 7.2) . -
Page 5: Unpacking
Important Safety Precautions Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Qualified Service Only qualified service personnel may install or repair your phone. In addition, you can obtain the following... -
Page 6: Your Phone
Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. Folder Navigation keys Ear-microphone jack Soft key (left) Volume/menu browse keys Dial/menu confirmation key IrDA port Cancel/ correction key Special function keys Earpiece Display Soft key (right) WAP Browser (soft keys) Power on/off /... -
Page 7: Display Layout
Your Phone Description (continued) Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when held down. In the menu mode, cancels your input and returns to the idle mode. When held down in the idle mode, quickly accesses your voice mail. Enter numbers, letters and some special characters. -
Page 8: External Display
Your Phone Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are connected to the GPRS network. Appears when the silent mode is active or you set the Alert Type menu option (Menu 3.3), so that the phone vibrates when you receive a call;... -
Page 9: Service Light
Your Phone Service Light The service light is above the external display of the phone. It flashes when services are available on the phone. To activate or deactivate use of the service light, set the Service Light menu option (Menu 4.7.4);... -
Page 10: Charging A Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter and a battery charger come with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. -
Page 11: Using The Travel Adapter
Getting Started 2. Plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack at the bottom of the charger. 3. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. The LED on the charger will indicate the charging progress by the following colours: •... -
Page 12: Low Battery Indicator
Getting Started 3. When charging is finished, 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. Note: Do not remove the battery from the phone without unplugging the adapter while it is charging. -
Page 13: Call Functions
Call Functions Making a Call When the idle screen is displayed, key in the area code and phone number, and press the key. Note: If you have checked the Auto Redial option in the Extra Settings menu (Menu 4.8), the number is redialled automatically up to ten times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone;... -
Page 14: Making A Call From The Phonebook
Call Functions Making a Call from the Phonebook You can store frequently-dialled phone numbers with a name in the SIM card or the phone memory, using the Phonebook. You then simply select the required name to recall the associated number. For further details on the Phonebook features, refer to page 35. -
Page 15: Viewing Missed Calls
Call Functions Viewing Missed Calls If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who is calling you, if this service is available. So that you can call the person back, if necessary. The number of missed calls is displayed on the idle screen immediately after a call was missed. -
Page 16: Quickly Switching To Silent Mode
Call Functions Quickly Switching to Silent Mode The silent mode is convenient when discretion is required and you wish to stop the phone from making any noise, in a theatre for example. In the idle mode, to switch your phone quickly to the silent mode, simply press and hold the key until the “Silent Mode”... -
Page 17: Example: Setting The Display Language
Selecting Functions and Options To view the various functions/options available and select the required one: 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 2. To... Press the select the: Select soft key or • function displayed • option highlighted view the next function or highlight the next on the left side of option in a list... -
Page 18: Phonebook
Selecting Functions and Options 4. Scroll through the sub-menus until you reach the Language sub-menu, by pressing the key. Phone Settings Phone Settings Infrared Activ... Infrared Activ... My Settings My Settings Greeting Me... Greeting Me... English Own N Own N Shows the Language Language... -
Page 19: Storing A Number Using The Phonebook Menu
Phonebook 4. Enter a name and press the OK soft key. The maximum length of a name depends on your SIM card. For information on how to enter characters, see page 45. 5. Press the OK soft key to confirm the name. The phone now displays the first free location in the last memory used to save a number and name. -
Page 20: Searching For A Number In The Phonebook
Phonebook The following options are available: Paste: allows you to paste the selected number into the normal dialling mode. Use this option to dial a number similar to one in the Phonebook, a different extension in the same office, for example. -
Page 21: Editing A Caller Group
Phonebook Searching for a Number by Caller Group 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Name soft key. 2. Scroll to Group Search by pressing key and press the Select soft key. You are asked to enter a group name. 3. -
Page 22: Speed-Dialling
Phonebook Speed-Dialling Once you have stored phone numbers in the SIM card, you can set up to eight speed-dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing the associated number key. Setting Up Speed-dial Entries 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Name soft key. -
Page 23: Sdn
Phonebook You can view the list of Service Dialling Numbers (SDN) assigned by your network provider. Such numbers include the emergency, directory enquiries and voice mail numbers. 1. In the idle mode, press the Name soft key. 2. Press the Options soft key. 3. -
Page 24: Changing The Text Input Mode
Entering Text Changing the Text Input Mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display. Example: Entering a name for a Phonebook entry Enter Name PY Mode Text input mode indicator... -
Page 25: Using The Chinese Pinyin Mode
Entering Text Using the 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 26: Using The Chinese Stroke Mode
Entering Text Rapid Character Entry Rapid character entry is easy in any mode, using the Character Selection Map. As you enter characters, your phone predicts the next character you might want and presents choices in the Character Selection Map area. When a desired character appears, you may select it as described in Step 3 on page 49. -
Page 27: Using The Quick English Mode
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 key. -
Page 28: Using The English Mode
Entering Text 1. Press keys on the phone just once per desired letter. For example, to enter “HELLO,” press The word that you are typing appears on the display. It may change with each key that you press. 2. Type to the end of the word before editing or deleting any keystrokes. -
Page 29: Using The Number Mode
Entering Text Refer to the table below for more information about the characters available in English mode. Characters in the Order Displayed Upper Case Space Changing the Case To change the case of the letters, use the key. The Capital Lock mode is indicated by and the Small Caps mode is indicated by Scrolling You can move the cursor through the text by... -
Page 30: Options During A Call
Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Putting a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can make another call while you have a call in progress if your network supports this service. -
Page 31: Sending Dtmf Tones
Options During a Call Sending DTMF Tones You can send the DTMF(dual tone multi- frequency)tones of the number on the display during a call. This option is helpful for entering a password or account number when you call an automated system, like a banking service. To send the DTMF tones: 1. -
Page 32: Making A Multiparty Call
Options During a Call 2. To switch between the two calls, press the Swap soft key. To end a held call, press the Options soft key and select the End Held Call option. 3. To end the current call, press the Making a Multiparty Call A multiparty call is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a... -
Page 33: 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 scrolling with the navigation keys or by using the shortcuts. -
Page 34: Phone Settings
Using the Menus 1. Messages (see page 70) 1.1 Inbox 1.2 Outbox 1.3 Write New 1.4 Templates 1.5 Settings 1.5.1 Setting 1* 1.5.2 Setting 2* 1.5.3 Setting 3* 1.5.4 Common Setting 1.6 My Objects 1.6.1 My EMS Melody 1.6.2 My EMS Picture 1.6.3 My EMS Animation 1.6.4 Delete All 1.7 Memory Status... - Page 35 Using the Menus 4. Phone Settings (continued) 4.6 Security 4.6.1 PIN Check 4.6.2 Change PIN 4.6.3 Phone Lock 4.6.4 Change Password 4.6.5 SIM Lock 4.6.6 FDN Mode* 4.6.7 Change PIN2* 4.7 Display Settings 4.7.1 Contrast 4.7.2 Back Light 4.7.3 Auto Light 4.7.4 Service Light 4.7.5 Graphic Logo 4.8 Extra Settings...
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Page 36: 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 37: Write New (Menu 1.3)
Messages 1. Select the required message and press the View soft key to view the message contents. 2. To scroll through the message, press the key. 3. To scroll to the previous or next messages, press the key. While reading a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key: Delete: allows you to delete the message. -
Page 38: Templates (Menu 1.4)
Messages If you only want to save the message, select Save. After saving the message, the phone returns to the Messages menu. 4. Select the memory where the message is saved and press the OK soft key. 5. Enter a destination number and press the OK soft key. -
Page 39: My Objects (Menu 1.6)
Messages Setting x (where x is the setting group number): each group has its own sub-menu. Service Centre: allows you to store or change the number of your SMS centre required when sending messages. You must obtain this number from your service provider. Default Destination: allows you to store the default destination number. -
Page 40: Memory Status (Menu 1.7)
Messages Memory Status (Menu 1.7) This menu shows how many messages are currently stored in the SIM, phone and CB memories. You can delete all of the messages in each message box using the Delete All option (Menu 1.7.4). Press the select a message box to Mark soft key. -
Page 41: Call Records
Messages Receive: allows you to enable or disable the reception of broadcast messages. Channel List: allows you to indicate the channels from which you wish to receive broadcast messages. The following options are available: Select: used to enable or disable channels in the list by marking or unmarking them respectively (a check mark is displayed in front of each channel selected). -
Page 42: Dialled Calls (Menu 2.3)
Call Records Dialled Calls (Menu 2.3) This option lets you view the last 20 numbers you dialled. The number and name, if available, display together with the date and time at which the call was made. By pressing the Options soft key, you can: •... -
Page 43: Sound Settings
Sound Settings You can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • ring melody, volume and type • sounds made when you press a key, make an error or receive a message Note: When the phone is in the silent mode (see page 30), you cannot change the sound settings. -
Page 44: Message Tone (Menu 3.5)
Sound Settings Message Tone (Menu 3.5) This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received. SMS Tone This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new SMS message has been received. -
Page 45: Phone Settings
Sound Settings The following options are available: Error Tone: sets whether the phone informs you that you have made a mistake or not. Minute Minder: sets whether the phone must beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call. Connect Tone: sets your phone to beep when your call is connected to the system. -
Page 46: My Settings (Menu 4.2)
Phone Settings My Settings (Menu 4.2) You can change the background image and the colour of the components in the display according to your preference. Wallpaper This option allows you to change the background image to be displayed in the idle mode. To change the background image: 1. -
Page 47: Language (Menu 4.5)
Phone Settings Language (Menu 4.5) You can select a display language. English, Chinese S (Simplified Chinese) and Chinese T (Traditional Chinese) are available. Security (Menu 4.6) The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone to: • the people of your choice •... -
Page 48: Change Pin2
Phone Settings 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. To unlock the SIM, you must enter the SIM lock code. -
Page 49: Auto Light
Phone Settings Auto Light Using this feature, you can specify the time for which the backlight is to be used. This feature helps conserve your battery power. The following options are available: Disable: the backlight is used according to the setting in the Back Light menu option (Menu 4.7.2);... -
Page 50: Short Cut (Menu 4.9)
Phone Settings Short Cut (Menu 4.9) keys can be used as shortcut keys. When held down in the idle mode, they allow you to access specific menu options directly. To assign a shortcut to a key: 1. Select the key to be used as a shortcut key by pressing the key, followed by the Select soft key. -
Page 51: Writing A Memo
Organiser Writing a Memo To write or edit a memo on a specific date: 1. Select the required date in the calendar, using the navigation keys. Note: To skip to the previous or next month, press the volume keys on the left side of the phone. - Page 52 Organiser Editing the To Do List If tasks are already defined in the To Do List when you select the To Do List menu option (Menu 5.2), the current contents are displayed with the status mark and priority ( for normal and for low).
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Page 53: Time & Date (Menu 5.3)
Organiser Time & Date (Menu 5.3) This option allows you to change the current time and date displayed. You can also check the current time for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and 21 major cities around the world. The following options are available: Set Time: allows you to enter the current time. -
Page 54: Calculator (Menu 5.5)
Organiser To stop the alarm when it rings, open the phone and press the Exit soft key. When setting or viewing an alarm, the following options are available when you press the Options soft key: Remove Alarm: deactivates the current alarm. Alarm Sound Set: allows you to select the alarm melody. -
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 wish. Call Diverting (Menu 6.1) This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specify. Example: You may wish to divert your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday. -
Page 56: Call Barring (Menu 6.2)
Network Services Call Barring (Menu 6.2) The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls. Call barring can be set up in the following ways: All Outgoing: calls cannot be made. International: international calls cannot be made. International Except to Home: when abroad, calls can be made only to numbers within the current country and to your home country, that is the country where your home network... -
Page 57: Call Waiting (Menu 6.3)
Network Services Call Waiting (Menu 6.3) This network service enables you to be informed 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 •... -
Page 58: 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 59: Band Selection (Menu 6.7)
Network Services Band Selection (Menu 6.7) For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must register with one of the available networks. Your phone can handle any of the following types of network: • GSM 900 • GSM 1800 •... -
Page 60: Games & More
Funbox Games & More This menu option allows you to launch a MIDlet and access various menu options. For more details on how to download MIDlets in the WAP Browser, refer to the WAP Browser User's Manual supplied with your phone. Launching a MIDlet To launch a MIDlet: 1. -
Page 61: Solving Problems
Funbox Pictures In this menu, you can view the list of pictures downloaded from the server. You can set the downloaded pictures as the current background image, but cannot send them to other phones. When the memory is full, a warning message displays and the phone rejects additional pictures until you erase obsolete ones. -
Page 62: Phonebook Entry
• the model and serial numbers of your phone • your warranty details • a clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service. Solving Problems ); the number of bars indicates... -
Page 63: 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. When requested for any of the codes explained below, key in the appropriate code (displayed as asterisks) and press the OK soft key. -
Page 64: Pin2
Access Codes PIN2 The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access specific functions, such as setting the maximum cost of a call. These functions are available if supported by your SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, the code is disabled and you cannot access the functions until you re-enable it by entering the PUK2. -
Page 65: Health And Safety Information
• 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. Do... -
Page 66: 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 67: Operating Environment
Health and Safety Information Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions. -
Page 68: Posted Facilities
Health and Safety Information Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted Facilities Switch off your phone in any facility where posted notices require you to do so. -
Page 69: 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 70: Glossary
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. -
Page 71: Multiparty Calling
Glossary GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) International standard for cellular communication, guaranteeing compatibility between the various network operators. GSM covers most European countries and many other parts of the world. Java Programming language generating applications that can run on all hardware platforms, whether small, medium or large, without modification. - Page 72 Glossary Tri Band Ability to handle any of the following types of network: GSM 900, GSM 1800, combined GSM 900/ 1800 and GSM 1900 MHz bands, for greater call success and wider roaming. Your phone automatically searches for the last network used.
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