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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-S200 ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-04030A World Wide Web English. 06/2003. Rev. 1.0 http://www.samsungmobile.com...
Contents Important Safety Precautions ...... 7 Unpacking ............ 9 Your Phone ..........10 Phone Layout..........Display ............. Service Light ..........Getting Started .......... 17 Installing the SIM Card ....... Charging a Battery ........Switching the Phone On/Off ......Call Functions ..........22 Making a Call..........
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Contents Contents Entering Text (continued) Sound Settings........... 77 Using the Symbol Mode....... Ring Tone (Menu 3.1) ........Using the Number Mode ......Ring Volume (Menu 3.2)........Alert Type (Menu 3.3) ........Options During a Call ......... 49 Keypad Tone (Menu 3.4) ........Putting a Call on Hold .........
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Contents Funbox ............. 110 Games (Menu 7.1)........... WAP Browser (Menu 7.2)......... Downloads (Menu 7.3)........Solving Problems ........120 Access Codes ........... 123 Phone Password ........PIN ............PUK............PIN2............PUK2 ............Barring Password ........Health and Safety Information ....127 Exposure to Radio-Frequency Energy (SAR Information) ......
Important Safety Precautions Read these guidelines before using your mobile phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. For more detailed safety information, see “Health and Safety Information” on page 127. Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first.
Your package contains the following items. The design of this phone complies with European Union (EU) requirements relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure. To maintain compliance with these requirements, use only Samsung-supplied or approved accessories. Use of non-approved accessories may violate the requirements. Handset...
Your Phone Your Phone Phone Layout Description In the menu facility , scroll through the The following illustrations show the main elements menu options and phonebook memory. of your phone. In idle mode , allow you to access your favourite menu options directly (for Earpiece more information on shortcuts, see page 91).
Your Phone Your Phone Display Description (continued) Makes or answers a call. Display Layout When held down in idle mode, recalls the last number dialled or received. The display comprises three areas. In the menu facility, selects a menu option or stores information that you Icons have entered (such as a name) in the phone or SIM memory.
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Your Phone Your Phone Icons Icon Description (continued) Icon Description Appears when the mute mode is active. Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the Appears when you are out of your home signal strength. area and have registered with a different network;...
Your Phone Getting Started Service Light Installing the SIM Card The service light is above the external display on the phone cover. It flashes when services are available on the phone. When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your To activate or deactivate use of the service light, set subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional...
A travel adapter is provided with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. The phone can be used while the battery is charging, but this will cause the battery to charge more slowly.
Getting Started Getting Started Switching the Phone On/Off 2. Connect the adapter to a standard AC wall outlet. 3. When charging is finished, disconnect the 1. Open the phone. adapter from the power outlet and from the phone by pressing the gray tabs on both sides of 2.
Call Functions Call Functions Ending a Call When you have finished your call, briefly press Making a Call key. When the idle screen is displayed, key in the area Redialling the Last Number code and phone number, and press the key.
Call Functions Call Functions Answering a Call Making a Call from the Phonebook You can store frequently-dialled phone numbers When somebody calls you, the phone rings and the with a name in the SIM card or the phone memory, following screen appears on each display. using the phonebook.
Call Functions Call Functions Viewing Missed Calls Editing a Missed Call Number Note: If the number corresponding to the missed call If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, is not available, the Edit Number option is not you can find out who was calling you, provided that displayed.
Call Functions Selecting Functions Switching Quickly to the Silent Mode and Options The silent mode is convenient when discretion is Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you required and you wish to stop the phone from to customise your phone. These functions are making any noise, in a theatre for example.
Selecting Functions and Options Selecting Functions and Options Example: Setting the Display To view the various functions/options available and select the one required, proceed as follows. Language 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Menu soft key to access the menus.
Selecting Functions and Options Phonebook 4. Scroll through the sub-menus until you reach the Language sub-menu, by pressing the You can store phone numbers and their corres- key. ponding names in the memory of your SIM card. In addition, you can store up to 500 numbers in the phone memory.
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Phonebook Phonebook 4. Enter a name and press the OK soft key. Storing a Number Using the Phonebook Menu The maximum length of a name depends on your SIM card. For information on how to enter 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the characters, see page 43.
Phonebook Phonebook Erase: allows you to erase the selected name and number(s) from the phonebook. You are asked to 9. To... Then press the... confirm that you wish to erase the name and number(s) by pressing the Yes soft key. Use the entry options Options soft key.
Phonebook Phonebook 2. Press the Select soft key when Search is 3. Scroll to the required group by pressing the highlighted. You are asked to enter a name. key and press the View soft key. The phonebook entries in the selected caller 3.
Phonebook Phonebook 5. Select each option and change the settings, as 3. Select the key to which you wish to assign the required. The following options are available. speed-dialling feature (keys ) and press the OK soft key. Call ring tone: allows you to select the ring tone to be used when you receive a voice call Note: If you have already assigned a number to from a person in the group.
Phonebook Entering Text Checking the Memory Status When using your phone, you will often need to enter text. For example, when storing a name in the You can check how many names and numbers are phonebook, creating your personal greeting or stored in the phonebook (SIM card and phone scheduling events in your calendar.
Entering Text Entering Text Changing the Text Input Mode Using the T9 Mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be The T9 predictive text input mode allows you to key entered, you will notice the text input mode in any character using single keystrokes.
Entering Text Entering Text Using the Upper/Lower-Case • To enter full stops, hyphens or apostrophes, press key. The T9 mode applies grammar rules Character Modes to ensure that the correct punctuation is used. Example: is used twice to display two Use the keys to enter your text.
Entering Text • To insert a space, press the key. • You can move the cursor by using the keys. To delete letters, press the key. Press and hold down the key to clear the display. Using the Symbol Mode The Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols in a text message.
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 this service is supported by the network.
Options During a Call Options During a Call Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) Muting/Sending Key Tones You can temporarily switch your phone’s micro- These options allow you to turn the key tones off or phone off, so that the other party cannot hear you. on.
Options During a Call Options During a Call Searching for a Number in the Using the SMS Service Phonebook If you receive an SMS (Short Message Service) message during a call, the message icon ( You can search for a number in the phonebook flashes in the display.
Options During a Call Options During a Call Making a Multiparty Call 3. Select the Private option. Now you can talk privately with that person. The A multiparty call is a network service that allows up other participants can continue to converse with to six people to take part simultaneously in a each other.
Using the Menus Using the Menus Accessing Menu Functions by The phone offers a range of functions that allow you Using Shortcuts to tailor the phone to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menu items (menu, sub-menus and options) are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by their shortcut number.
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Using the Menus Using the Menus 1. Messages 2. Call Records (see page 63) (continued) 1.1 Inbox 2.5 Call Time 1.2 Outbox 2.5.1 Last Call Time 1.3 Write New 2.5.2 Total Sent 1.4 Templates 2.5.3 Total Received 1.5 Settings 2.5.4 Reset Timers 1.5.1 Setting 1 2.6 Call Cost 1.5.2 Setting 2...
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Using the Menus Using the Menus 4. Phone Settings 5. Organiser (see page 82) (see page 92) 4.1 Infrared Activate 5.1 Calendar 4.2 My Settings 5.2 To Do List 4.2.1 Wallpaper 5.3 Time & Date 4.2.2 Menu Style 5.3.1 Set Time 4.3 Greeting Message 5.3.2 Set Date 4.4 Own Number...
Using the Menus Messages 6. Network Services (continued) The SMS (Short Message Service) function is a 6.6 Closed User Group network service and may not be supported by your 6.6.1 Index List network. Messages can be sent by text, fax, E-mail 6.6.2 Outside Access 6.6.3 Default Group and paging messaging systems, provided that these...
Messages Messages While reading a message, you can choose the 1. Select the message you wish to read from the following options by pressing the Options soft key. list and press the View soft key to view the message contents. Delete: allows you to delete the message.
Messages Messages Write New If you just want to save the message, select (Menu 1.3) Save. After saving the message, the phone returns to the Messages menu. Via this menu, you can write and send a text message. 4. Select the memory in which the message is to Note: You can enter up to 918 alphanumeric be saved and press the OK soft key.
Messages Messages Settings Add Phonebook: allows you to insert a (Menu 1.5) phonebook entry in your message. Select the appropriate entry in the list. Via this menu, you can set up default SMS information. A setting group is a collection of Add Bookmark: allows you to add the address settings required to send messages.
Messages Messages Memory Status Delivery Reports: allows you to activate or (Menu 1.7) deactivate the report function. When this function is activated, the network informs you whether your This menu shows how many messages are message has been delivered or not. currently stored in the SIM, phone and cell broadcast (CB) memories.
Messages Messages Voice Server Number: allows you to change the Receive: allows you to enable or disable the voice mail server number, if necessary. reception of broadcast messages. Channel List: allows you to indicate the channels To... Then press the... from which you wish to receive broadcast messages.
Call Records Call Records Dialled Calls (Menu 2.3) Via this menu, you can view the: This option lets you view the last 20 numbers • Missed, received or dialled calls dialled. • Length of a call you made or received The number and name, if available, are displayed, •...
Call Records Sound Settings Total Received: total length of all calls received since the timer was last reset. You can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: Reset Timers: option used to reset the call timers; you must first enter the phone password (see •...
Sound Settings Sound Settings Alert Type Message Tone (Menu 3.3) (Menu 3.5) This option allows you to specify how you are to be This option allows you to select how the phone informed of any incoming calls. informs you that a new message has been received. The following options are available.
Sound Settings Sound Settings Folder Tone Extra Tones (Menu 3.6) (Menu 3.8) This option allows you to turn on or off the sounds You can customise various other tones used by the that the phone generates when you open the phone.
Phone Settings Phone Settings My Settings (Menu 4.2) Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences. All of these You can change the background image and the features are accessed via the Phone Settings menu display style according to your preference. menu.
Phone Settings Phone Settings Greeting Message Language (Menu 4.3) (Menu 4.5) This option allows you to set a greeting message to You can select a display language. When the be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. language option is set to Automatic, the language When you select this menu option, the current is automatically selected according to the language message is displayed.
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Phone Settings Phone Settings Change PIN SIM Lock This feature allows you to change your current PIN When the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone to a new one, provided that the PIN Check feature only works with the current SIM. You must enter is enabled.
Phone Settings Phone Settings Display Settings Auto Light (Menu 4.7) Using this feature, you can specify the time for which the backlight is to be used. This feature helps Brightness conserve your battery power. This option allows you to adjust the brightness of The following options are available.
Phone Settings Phone Settings Extra Settings Short Cut (Menu 4.8) (Menu 4.9) You can turn the automatic redialling or answering The navigation keys can be used as shortcut keys. features on or off. When held down in idle mode, they allow you to access specific menu options directly.
Organiser Organiser Writing a Memo The Organiser feature enables you to: To write or edit a memo on a specific date, proceed • View the calendar and organise your schedule as follows. • Define a list of things to do 1.
Organiser Organiser Once you have finished editing the memo, press the Editing the To Do List OK soft key. The following additional options are If tasks are already defined in the To Do List when then available when you press the Options soft key. you select the To Do List menu option Alarm: allows you to set the alarm to ring on the (Menu 5.2), the current contents are displayed...
Organiser Organiser Time & Date (Menu 5.3) To... Then... This option allows you to change the current time Sort the existing • Press the Options soft key. and date displayed. You can also check the current tasks by priority or •...
Organiser Organiser Alarm To stop the alarm when it rings, open the phone (Menu 5.4) and press the Exit soft key. This feature allows you to: When setting or viewing an alarm, the following options are available when you press the Options •...
Organiser Network Services Currency Exchange (Menu 5.6) These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their Using this menu option, you can make currency availability and subscribe to them, if you so wish. conversions. 1. Enter the current exchange rate of your source currency and press the OK soft key.
Network Services Network Services Call Barring To set your call diverting options, proceed as follows. (Menu 6.2) 1. Select the type of call diverting required by The call barring network service allows you to pressing the key until the appropriate restrict your calls.
Network Services Network Services Call Waiting 3. Press the Activate soft key to confirm your (Menu 6.3) settings. This network service enables you to be informed 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by when someone is trying to reach you during your service provider.
Network Services Network Services Network Selection Caller ID (Menu 6.4) (Menu 6.5) The Network Selection feature enables you to You can prevent your phone number from being indicate whether the network used when roaming displayed on the phone of the person being called. (outside your home area) is selected automatically Note: Some networks do not allow the user to change or manually.
Network Services Network Services Band Selection Add a new CUG index as advised by your service (Menu 6.7) provider or delete a selected group. For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it To... Then press the... must register with one of the available networks. Your phone can handle any of the following types of Scroll through the key.
Funbox Funbox Navigating the WAP Browser The Funbox menu contains several fun options. To... Then... Games Scroll through and Press the key until (Menu 7.1) select browser symbol points to the items required item or the item is You can enjoy two games with your phone. highlighted, and then press Scroll to the required game, using the the OK soft key to confirm...
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Funbox Funbox Selecting and Using Browser Menu Options Show URL: displays the URL address of the site to which you are currently connected. Various menu options are available when you are using the WAP Browser to navigate the Wireless It also enables you to declare the current site as the Web.
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Funbox Funbox Favorite Settings This option allows you to store the URL addresses of This option allows you to set up five proxy servers your favourite Web sites. You can access this menu for the WAP Browser. Contact your service provider directly by pressing and holding down the for details about the parameters to be declared.
Funbox Funbox The following options are available. Parameter Description Inbox : allows you to read the messages received Dial-up PPP server phone number. from the Web server. Number Receive : allows you to set whether or not you Data Call Data call type: Analogue or wish to receive Web messages.
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Funbox Funbox Using the Menus Sounds From the Main Screen press the Menu soft key to In this menu, you can view the list of sounds access the following options. downloaded from the server. You can set the downloaded sounds as the current ring tone, but Info : displays information about the selected cannot send the sounds to other phones.
Solving Problems Solving Problems “No service”, “Network failure” or “Not Before contacting the after-sales service, perform done” is displayed the following simple checks. They may save you the • The network connection was lost. You may be in a time and expense of an unnecessary service call. weak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings).
• The model and serial numbers of your phone Activate/deactivate the Page 86 • Your warranty details Phone Lock feature (Menu 4.6.3). • A clear description of the problem Change the phone Page 86 Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after- password (Menu 4.6.4). sales service.
Access Codes Access Codes PIN2 The Personal Identification Number or PIN The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against cards, is required to access specific functions, such unauthorised use. It is usually supplied with as setting the maximum cost of a call.
Access Codes Health and Safety Barring Password Information The 4-digit barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. You obtain the Exposure to Radio-Frequency password from your service provider when you Energy (SAR Information) subscribe to this function. You can change this password in the Call Barring menu option This phone meets European Union (EU) require- (Menu 6.2).
• 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.
Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information Road Safety • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and life-time of Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability the battery.
Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information Operating Environment 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your Remember to follow any special regulations in force car will be stationary.
Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information Persons with pacemakers: Vehicles • Should always keep the phone more than 15 cm RF signals may affect improperly installed or (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor is switched on vehicles.
Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information Emergency Calls Other Important Safety Information This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using • Only qualified personnel should service the phone radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty as user-programmed functions, which cannot installation or service may be dangerous and may guarantee connection in all conditions.
Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information Care and Maintenance • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation. Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The •...
Glossary Glossary GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full International standard for cellular communication, advantage of the features on your mobile phone, guaranteeing compatibility between the various here are a few definitions.
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Glossary Glossary PIN (Personal Identification Number) SMS (Short Message Service) Security code that protects the phone/SIM against Network service sending and receiving messages to unauthorised use. The PIN is supplied by the and from another subscriber without having to service provider with the SIM card. It may be a four speak to the correspondent.
Index Index Correcting numbers Cost of calls (2.6) a second call FDN mode (4.6.6) 1 07 barring (6.2) 1 03 Fixed Dial Number mode Currency Exchange (5.6) 1 00 Access codes 1 23 cost (2.6) Folder Tone (3.6) Accessories dialled (2.3) Funbox (7) 1 10 Active Folder...
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Index Index description memory status (1.7) changing location objects Power On/Off (3.7) Objects shortcut outbox (1.2) Problem solving 1 20 message 6 7 , 70 soft settings (1.5) 1 24 Operator logo templates (1.4) PUK2 1 25 Options Tone (3.5) selecting voice mail (1.8) Organiser (5)
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Index colours world (5.3.3) date (5.3.2) Time & Date (5.3) display (4.7) To Do List (5.2) extra (4.8) Tone language (4.5) connect phone (4) error reset 4.10) extra (3.8) security (4.6) folder (3.6) sound (3) keypad (3.4) time (5.3.1) message (3.5) Shortcut (4.9) minute minder Silent mode...
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(place and date of issue) (name and signature of authorised person) * It is not the address of the Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of the Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or con-...
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