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Code No.: GH68-04356A
English. 09/2003. Rev. 1.0
DUAL BAND
GPRS TELEPHONE
SGH-S508

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  • Page 1 Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. Code No.: GH68-04356A World Wide Web English. 09/2003. Rev. 1.0 http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea DUAL BAND GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-S508...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Precautions ... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your Phone ... 10 Phone Layout ... 10 Display... 13 Backlight ... 15 Display Off Mode ... 15 Getting Started ... 16 Inserting/Removing the SIM Card ... 16 Installing/Removing/Charging the Battery... 17 Switching the Phone On or Off...
  • Page 3 Contents Phonebook ... 51 Creating a Phonebook Entry ... 51 Searching for and Dialling a Number in Phonebook ... 53 Changing the Phonebook Entries... 54 Speed-dialling ... 56 Copying Entries from the SIM Card to the Phone’s Memory ... 58 Deleting the Phonebook Entries ...
  • Page 4 Contents Fun Box... 122 WWW Services ... 122 (Menu 7.1) Fun Club (Menu 7.2) ... 129 Media box ... 131 (Menu 7.3) Games ... 132 (Menu 7.4) IrDA (Menu 7.5) ... 135 Using ALS (Alternate Line Service) ... 138 Solving Problems ... 140 Access Codes ...

  • Page 5: 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 6: Unpacking

    Water Resistance Your phone is not water-resistance. Keep it dry. Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous Qualified Service Only qualified service personnel may install or repair your phone.

  • Page 7: Your Phone

    Melody menu. In Idle mode, allows you to launch the WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser or Samsung Fun Club. Makes or answers a call. In Idle mode, accesses the call log list. In Menu mode, selects a menu...

  • Page 8: Display

    Your Phone Key(s) Description (continued) Ends a call. Switches the phone on and off when held down. In Menu mode, cancels your input and returns to Idle mode. Quickly accesses your voice mail server when held down. Enters numbers, letters and some special characters.

  • Page 9: Backlight

    Your Phone Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are outside a service area. When it displays, you cannot make or receive calls.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    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 140 minutes.
  • Page 11 Getting Started 2. Press the battery until it clicks into place. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching the phone on. Removing the Battery To remove the battery, pull the battery catch toward the top of the phone and hold it in that position. Lift the battery away from the phone.
  • Page 12 Getting Started 3. When charging is finished, disconnect the adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the phone by pressing the grey tabs on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out. Charging the Battery Using the Battery Charger Using the battery charger, you can charge the battery alone.

  • Page 13: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Getting Started 5. Remove the battery from the battery charger. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, the battery sensor informs you in the following ways: an empty battery icon flashes ), you hear a warning tone and a message repeats at regular intervals on the display.

  • Page 14: Selecting Functions And Options

    Getting Started Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise it. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed using the two soft keys marked . Each menu and sub- menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.

  • Page 15: 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 menu (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 16: Ending A Call

    Call Functions 3. To dial the number, press the To view each call record, see “Call Records” on page 82. 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 is calling you so that you can call the person back.

  • Page 17: Rejecting A Call

    Call Functions Rejecting a Call To reject an incoming call, press the Reject soft key. If the Side key option is set to Reject, you can press and hold one of the Volume keys on the left side of the phone to reject an incoming call; see page 97.
  • Page 18 Call Functions 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 19 Call Functions 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.
  • Page 20 Call Functions Making a Multi-party Call A multi-party call feature is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multi-party or conference call. For more information, contact your service provider. Setting up the Multi-party Call 1.

  • Page 21: Using The Ear-Microphone

    Call Functions Removing One Participant 1. Press the Options soft key and select the Remove option. 2. Press the Up or Down key to highlight a participant and press the Select soft key. The call ends with that participant, but you can continue to talk to the other participants.

  • Page 22: Changing The Text Input Mode

    Entering Text Changing the Text Input Mode When you are in a field that allows character entry, you should notice the text input mode indicator on the bottom of the display. Example: Entering a name in Phonebook Enter name Text input mode indicator: Chinese To change to another text input mode: 1.

  • Page 23: Using Chinese Stroke Modes

    Entering Text 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 24 Entering Text 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 desired stroke.

  • Page 25: Using Quick English Mode

    Entering Text Using 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 keys 1 to 0. Press each key only once for each letter. Example: To enter “hello”...

  • Page 26: Using English Mode

    Entering Text Using English Mode When typing in 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 27: Using Symbolic Mode

    Entering Text Using Symbolic Mode Symbolic mode enables you to enter symbols in your text. Press the display more Up or Down key. symbols enter a symbol corresponding number key. return to the Ok or soft key. previous text input mode Phonebook Phonebook offers the following features:...

  • Page 28: Searching For And Dialling A Number In Phonebook

    Phonebook Storing a Number in Idle Mode As soon as you start to enter a number, Save appears above the left soft key to allow you to store the number in Phonebook. 1. Enter the number you want to save. Notes: •...

  • Page 29: Changing The Phonebook Entries

    Phonebook 5. Once you have found the entry, press the Ok soft key. Press the dial the displayed key. number change the Options soft key. For Phonebook entries further details, see page 54. Changing the Phonebook Entries Changing the Phone memory entries Scroll to the category you want to edit by pressing the Left or Right key.

  • Page 30: Speed-Dialling

    Phonebook Speed-dialling 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 Phonebook soft key. 2.

  • Page 31: Copying Entries From The Sim Card To The Phone's Memory

    Phonebook 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 32: Editing Group Settings

    Phonebook Editing Group Settings You can change the settings of the five predefined caller groups. 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Phonebook soft key. 2. Press the Left or Right key to access the Management menu. 3. Scroll to Group setting by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key.
  • Page 33 Phonebook To remove one of your numbers: 1. Select the entry you want to delete from the Own number list and press the Select soft key. 2. Scroll to Delete by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. 3.

  • Page 34: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor it 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 soft key in Idle mode, then scrolling with the navigation keys.
  • Page 35 Using the Menus 2. Call records (see page 82) 2.1 Missed calls 2.2 Received calls 2.3 Dialled calls 2.4 Delete all 2.4.1 Missed calls 2.4.2 Received calls 2.4.3 Dialled calls 2.4.4 All call records 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...
  • Page 36 Using the Menus 5. Organiser (see page 100) 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 5.8 Timer 5.9 Stopwatch 6.

  • Page 37: Messages

    Messages This menu allows you to create, send, read and save messages with the Short Message Service (SMS: text message) and Enhanced Message Service (EMS: message including image, animation or melody). Voice mails are also available. Note: This feature is only available if your service provider’s network supports it.

  • Page 38: Outbox (Menu 1.2)

    Messages Call back: allows you to call the sender back. Cut number: allows you to extract the numbers in the message, so that you can dial a number or save it in your phonebook. Cut URL: allows you to extract the URL addresses, if any, from the message so that you can store them in the Bookmark list.

  • Page 39: New Message (Menu 1.3)

    Messages New message (Menu 1.3) Via this menu, you can write messages, containing text, images and melodies. 1. Create a message. In 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 40: Voice Mail (Menu 1.4)

    Messages 6. When you have finished entering the numbers, press the Ok soft key. If you did not store the SMS centre number in the current setting group (see page 78), enter the number when prompted to do so and press the OK soft key.

  • Page 41: Settings (Menu 1.6)

    Messages Settings (Menu 1.6) Via 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. You must obtain this number from your service provider.

  • Page 42: Broadcast (Menu 1.9)

    Messages Broadcast (Menu 1.9) This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics, such as the weather or traffic. Messages are displayed immediately as they are received, provided that: • the phone is in Idle mode • the Receive option is set to On •...

  • Page 43: Call Records

    Call Records In this menu, you can view the: • calls you missed, received or dialled. • cost of your calls. • length of your calls. Missed calls (Menu 2.1) This option lets you view the last 20 unanswered calls if the caller line identification is available. The number, or name if available, displays together with the date and time when the call was missed.

  • Page 44: Delete All (Menu 2.4)

    Call Records Delete all (Menu 2.4) You can delete all of the numbers, selectively depending on the record types or all together. When a confirming message appears press the Yes soft key to confirm. Otherwise, press the No soft key. Call time (Menu 2.5) This option lets you view the timers for calls made...

  • Page 45: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings You can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • ring tone, volume and type for incoming calls or messages. • volume for the voice prompt. • sounds made when your call is connected or when you press a key.

  • Page 46: Connection Tone (Menu 3.4)

    Sound Settings Connection tone (Menu 3.4) This menu allows you to specify whether or not the phone beeps when your call is connected to the system. The following options are available: Off: the phone does not beep. On: the phone beeps when your call is connected to the system.

  • Page 47: Phone Settings

    Phone Settings Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences in the Phone Settings menu. Greeting message (Menu 4.1) This menu allows you to set a greeting message to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. When you access this menu, the current message displays.

  • Page 48: Language (Menu 4.3)

    Phone Settings Skin (Menu 4.2.2) You can change the colour setting of the display components, such as text, soft key indications area or the menu names and icons. Four different colour settings are available. Backlight (Menu 4.2.3) You can specify how long the phone uses the backlight.
  • Page 49 Phone Settings The following options are available: Enable: you must enter the PIN each time the phone is switched on. Disable: the phone connects directly to the network when you switch it on. To change your PIN, see the Change PIN menu. See below.

  • Page 50: Auto Redial (Menu 4.5)

    Phone Settings FDN mode (Menu 4.4.6) The FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are available: Enable: you can only call phone numbers stored in Phonebook.

  • Page 51: 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 52: 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 an alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time.

  • Page 53: Calendar (Menu 5.2)

    Organiser Calendar (Menu 5.2) The calendar helps you to keep track of schedule, calls that you need to make, tasks that you need to do and anniversaries. You can set the phone to ring when the set date for a schedule is reached. Consulting the Calendar Press the move to another...

  • Page 54: To Do List

    Organiser Press the Select soft key to view the memos. If you have created more than one memo on the same day, you can scroll to the event you want to view by pressing the Left or Right key. The following options are available when you press the Options soft key: Add: allows you to add a new memo.

  • Page 55: Clock (Menu 5.4)

    Organiser Clock (Menu 5.4) 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 56: Alarm (Menu 5.5)

    Organiser 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 57: Calculator (Menu 5.6)

    Organiser 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 percentages. 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 58: Timer (Menu 5.8)

    Organiser Units Available Type Units Length yard mile Weight grain oz Volume Area acre Temperature °C °F 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.

  • Page 59: 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) 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 60: Call Barring

    Network Services 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.

  • Page 61: Call Waiting

    Network Services 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. You can also deactivate all call barring settings by selecting the Cancel all option. Changing the Barring Password You can set and change the call barring password obtained from your service provider.

  • Page 62: Network Selection

    Network Services Network selection (Menu 6.4) 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 63: Www Services (Menu 7.1)

    Fun Box The Fun box menu contains several fun options: • WWW Services • Fun Club • Media box • Games • IrDA 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 64 Fun Box Entering Text in the WAP Browser When you are prompted to enter text, the current text input mode appears above the right soft key. For further information about how to enter text, see page 39. Using the WAP Browser Menus There are various menus available when surfing the Wireless Web.
  • Page 65 Fun Box Bookmark (Menu 7.1.2) This menu allows you to store the URL addresses of up to 5 of your favourite Web sites. To store a URL address: 1. Select an empty location and press the Select soft key. 2. Enter the name of the bookmark and press the Ok soft key.

  • Page 66: Fun Club (Menu 7.2)

    Samsung Electronics products. Image (Menu 7.2.1) In this menu, you can store images downloaded from Samsung Fun Club. You can use them as your wallpaper or power on/off images or delete them. Melody (Menu 7.2.2) In this menu, you can store 40 poly ring tones and melodies downloaded from Samsung Fun Club.

  • Page 67: Media Box (Menu 7.3)

    SFC Home (Menu 7.2.4) 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.

  • Page 68: Games (Menu 7.4)

    Fun Box Games (Menu 7.4) Using this menu, you can also enjoy playing three games. Scroll to the required game by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. To select an option, press the corresponding number key.

  • Page 69: Irda (Menu 7.5)

    Fun Box Go! Hamster (Menu 7.4.2) Go! Hamster is an arcade board game. It requires patience and discretion. The aim is to remove about 80% of the background while avoiding the mushroom bombs in order to progress to the next stage.
  • Page 70 Note: This feature is also available between the phones activated the infrared feature. For the best performance, use the data link cable purchased by your local Samsung dealer. Send phonebook (Menu 7.5.2) Via the infrared connection, you can send your Phonebook entries to another compliant phone and vice versa.

  • Page 71: 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 menus enable you to set up this feature.

  • Page 72: 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 73: Access Codes

    • the model and serial numbers of your phone • your warranty details • a clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service. Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card.

  • Page 74: Call Barring Password

    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 75: 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.

  • Page 76: 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 77: Operating Environment

    Health and Safety Information Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off 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 78: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Health and Safety Information Posted Facilities Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices require you to do so. Potentially Explosive Environments Switch your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.

  • Page 79: 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 80: 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. The phone may explode when overheated.
  • Page 81 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 82 Glossary Soft Keys Two keys marked on the phone, the purpose of which: • varies according to the function that you are currently using • is indicated on the bottom line of the display just above the corresponding key Voice Mail Computerised answering service that automatically answers your calls when you are not available, plays a greeting (optionally in your own voice) and...

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