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  • Page 1: User Manual

    SGH-G808 user manual...

  • Page 2: Instructional Icons

    Instructional icons using this Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: manual Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others This user manual has been specially designed to Caution—situations that could cause guide you through the functions and features of your damage to your phone or other mobile phone.

  • Page 3: Copyright Information

    Copyright information → Followed by—the order of options or Rights to all technologies and products that menus you must select to perform a step; comprise this device are the property of their for example: Press <Menu> → respective owners: Messages → Create message ®...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    safety and usage information Safety warnings .......... 2 contents Safety precautions ........4 Important usage information ....... 7 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ............9 Phone layout ..........10 Keys ............11 Display ............12 Icons ............12 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM card and battery ....
  • Page 5 Access menus .......... 20 Edit images ..........40 Customise your phone ......20 Edit videos ..........42 Use basic call functions ......21 Use RSS reader ........46 Send and view messages ......22 Upload photos and videos to the web ..47 Add and find contacts .......

  • Page 6: Safety And Usage Information

    Safety warnings safety and Keep your phone away from small usage children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the information reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Protect your hearing Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak...

  • Page 7: Install Mobile Phones And Equipment With Caution

    Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between chargers with care mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and interference, as recommended by manufacturers chargers specifically designed for your phone. and the independent research group, Wireless Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause Technology Research.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Reduce the risk of repetitive motion mobile phone in a certain area. injuries When sending text messages or playing games on Use only Samsung-approved your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip, accessories press the buttons lightly, use special features that...

  • Page 9: Handle Your Phone Carefully And Sensibly

    Turn off the phone near medical Protect batteries and chargers from equipment damage Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/ regulations, posted warnings, and directions from 115°...
  • Page 10 • Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty Avoid interference with other electronic areas to prevent damage to moving parts. devices • Your phone is a complex electronic device— Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that protect it from impacts and rough handling to may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded avoid serious damage.

  • Page 11: Important Usage Information

    • Disconnect chargers from power sources when Important usage information not in use. • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. Use your phone in the normal position Handle SIM cards and memory cards Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. with care Allow only qualified personnel to service •...
  • Page 12 Ensure access to emergency services Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information Your phone conforms to European Union (EU) standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and...

  • Page 13: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by manufacturer’s warranty.

  • Page 14: Phone Layout

    Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Front camera lens Rear camera lens Earpiece Camera flash Camera cover Display Volume key 4-way Battery cover navigation key Centre key Camera key...

  • Page 15: Keys

    Keys Function Enter numbers, letters and special Function Alpha- characters; In Idle mode, press and Perform actions indicated at the numeric hold [1] to access voice mails and [0] Softkeys bottom of the display to enter an international call prefix In Idle mode, access user-defined Enter special characters or perform menus (left/right/up/down);...

  • Page 16: Display

    Display Icons Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Icon line Displays various icons Signal strength Text and graphic area GPRS network connected Displays messages, instructions, and information GPRS network connecting you enter EDGE network connected Menu...
  • Page 17 Icon Definition Icon Definition Video call in progress New text message (SMS) Memory card inserted New multimedia message (MMS) Alarm activated New email message Browsing Internet New voice mail message Roaming (outside of normal service area) New push message Call diverting activated New configuration message Bluetooth activated Text message full...
  • Page 18 Icon Definition Configuration message full FM radio on Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Driving profile activated Meeting profile activated Outdoor profile activated Offline profile activated Battery power level...

  • Page 19: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile

    Install the SIM card and battery assembling and When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal preparing your identification number (PIN) and optional services. To install the SIM card and battery, mobile phone 1.
  • Page 20 2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. Place the card in the phone with the gold- coloured contacts facing down.

  • Page 21: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery Improperly connecting the adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any damages Before using the phone for the first time, you must by misuse are not covered by the warranty. charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone.

  • Page 22: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    About the low battery indicator 2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing When your battery is low, the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty and blinking. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone will automatically power off.

  • Page 23: Using Basic Functions

    Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Slide open the phone. functions 2. Press and hold [ 3. Enter your PIN and press <OK> (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat steps 1 and 2 above. Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone.

  • Page 24: Access Menus

    Access menus Switch to or from Silent profile In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to silence or To access your phone’s menus, unsilence your phone. 1. Press a softkey for the menu you want. Change your ringtone 2. Use the navigation key to scroll to a menu or option.

  • Page 25: Use Basic Call Functions

    2. Select Pictures → an image category → an Use basic call functions image. Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call 3. Press <Set>. functions. Set menu shortcuts Make a call 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → 1.

  • Page 26: Send And View Messages

    Adjust the volume Send and view messages To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume Learn to send and view text (SMS), multimedia key up or down. (MMS), and email messages. Use the speakerphone feature Send a text or multimedia message 1.

  • Page 27: Send An Email

    8. Press <Options> → Send to send the • Press [ ] to change case in ABC mode or T9 message. mode. • Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode. Send an email Enter text in one of the following modes: 1.

  • Page 28: View Text Or Multimedia Messages

    Mode Function Mode Function 1. Press [1] through [5] to enter strokes. 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric Press [6] when you are unsure which keys to enter an entire word. stroke to enter. This will insert a 2. When the word displays correctly, press placeholder.

  • Page 29: Add And Find Contacts

    View an email 3. Select a number type (if necessary). 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → 4. Enter contact information. Email inbox. 5. Press <Options> → Save or <Save> to add the 2. Press <Options> → Download. contact to memory.

  • Page 30: Use Basic Camera Functions

    Use basic camera functions View photos In Idle mode, press <Menu> → My files → Images Learn the basics to capture and view photos and → My photos → a photo file. videos. Capture videos Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, open the camera cover. 1.

  • Page 31: Listen To Music

    Learn how to listen to music via the music player or • Download from the wireless web. Browse the FM radio. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Listen to the FM radio PC Studio. Samsung PC Studio user manual 1.

  • Page 32: Browse The Web

    • Copy to your memory card. p. 35 Browse the web • Synchronise with Windows Media Player 11. Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web p. 35 pages. After transferring music files to your phone or memory card, Browse web pages 1.
  • Page 33 Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. Press <Menu> → Internet → Bookmarks → <Options> → Add bookmark. 2. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). 3. Press <Save>.

  • Page 34: Using Advanced Functions

    Use advanced call functions using advanced Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. functions View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, Learn how to perform advanced operations and use 1.
  • Page 35 Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press If your network supports this function, you can <Retrieve> to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1.

  • Page 36: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more parties (if Use advanced Phonebook functions necessary). Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers, 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ and create groups of contacts. Call an international number Create a namecard 1.

  • Page 37: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    2. Scroll to a contact. 4. Enter a group name and press the Centre key. 3. Press <Options> → Assign speed dial. 5. Press <Options> → Group settings. 6. To set the caller ID image, press <Select> → an 4. Scroll to a number you want to set (2-9) and image category →...

  • Page 38: Use Advanced Music Functions

    2. Press <Options> → Insert → Text template. 2. Press <Create> to open a new template window. 3. Select a template to insert the template text into 3. Enter your text and press the Centre key to save your message. the template.

  • Page 39: Synchronise Your Phone With Windows Media Player

    Synchronise your phone with Windows Copy music files to a memory card Media Player 1. Insert a memory card. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → 2. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Media Phone settings →...

  • Page 40: Create A Playlist

    Create a playlist 3. Adjust the settings to customise your music player. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Music Player → 4. Press <Save>. Playlists. 2. Press <Options> → Create playlist. Store radio stations automatically 3. Enter a title for your new playlist and press the 1.

  • Page 41: Using Tools And Applications

    Use the Bluetooth wireless feature using tools and Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. applications Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools Network settings →...

  • Page 42: Activate Mobile Tracker

    2. Scroll to a device and press <Select>. Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, 1. Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and press <OK>.

  • Page 43: Record And Play Voice Memos

    2. Enter your password and press <Confirm>. Record and play voice memos The first time you access mobile tracker, you Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. will be prompted to create and confirm a password. Record a voice memo 1.

  • Page 44: Edit Images

    4. Press <Options> → Effects → an effect option. 3. Control the playback using the following keys: Function 5. Select a variation of the effect to apply and press <Done>. Centre Pause or resume playback 6. When done with effects, press <Options> → Volume Adjust the volume up or down Save as.

  • Page 45: Transform An Image

    6. Press <Options> → Save as. Insert a visual feature 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → 7. Enter a new file name for the image and press the Centre key. Image editor. 2. Press <Options> → New image. Transform an image 3.

  • Page 46: Edit Videos

    Edit videos 7. Scroll right and press <Start mark> at the point where you want the new video to begin. Learn to edit video files and apply visual effects. 8. Scroll right and press <End mark> at the point where you want the new video to end. Trim any segment 9.

  • Page 47: Apply Effects

    4. Press <Select>. Apply effects For an image, select the duration that the image 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → displays. Video editor. 5. Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 above to add more 2. Press <Options> → Import → Image or Video. images or videos.

  • Page 48: Insert Texts

    8. Press <Options> → Save. 7. Scroll right and press <Start mark> at the point where you want the text to be displayed. 9. Enter a new file name for the video and press <Save>. 8. Scroll right and press <End mark> at the point where you want the text to be disappeared.
  • Page 49 3. Select an image or video category → an image Convert file formats or video. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → 4. Press <Select>. Video editor. For an image, select the duration that the image 2. Press <Options> → Import → Image or Video. displays.

  • Page 50: Use Rss Reader

    Use RSS reader Read latest contents 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Learn to use RSS reader to get the latest news and RSS reader → My feeds. information from your favourite websites. 2. Press <Options> → Update feed → Selected Create feeds or All to get the latest contents (if necessary).

  • Page 51: Upload Photos And Videos To The Web

    Customise your RSS reader settings 2. Select On. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → 3. Press <Yes> to confirm. RSS reader → Settings. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to activate the account. 2. Change the settings to customise your RSS reader.

  • Page 52: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    Upload a file 2. Select a game from the list and follow the onscreen instructions. 1. From an application, such as My files or Camera, select a media file or take a new photo. Available games may vary, depending on your service provider or region.

  • Page 53: Set And Use Alarms

    Create a world clock 2. Scroll to the world clock you want to add and press <Options> → Display settings. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → 3. Scroll left or right to select Dual. World clock. 2. Press <Options> → Add. 4.

  • Page 54: Use The Calculator

    4. Press the Centre key. 3. Scroll to Alarm activation and select Off. 4. Press the Centre key. The auto power-up feature sets the phone to automatically turn on and sound the alarm at the designated time if the phone is turned off. Use the calculator 1.

  • Page 55: Set A Countdown Timer

    Set a countdown timer 3. When you are finished, press <Stop>. 4. Press <Reset> to clear recorded times. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Timer. Create a new task 2. Press <Set>. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → 3.

  • Page 56: Manage Your Calendar

    Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Calendar. 2. Press <Options> → View by → Day or Week. Create an event 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Calendar. 2.

  • Page 57: Overview Of Menu Functions

    overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log 5 Messages 8 Camera 11 Alarms 1 Create message 2 Inbox 2 Phonebook 9 Google 12 Settings 3 Email inbox 4 Drafts 1 Google search 1 Phone profiles 5 Outbox 2 Gmail...

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. When you turn on your phone, the following Message Try this to solve the problem: messages may appear: When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is Message Try this to solve the problem:...
  • Page 59 Your phone displays “No service” or “Network • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular failure.” network. • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor phone number.
  • Page 60 • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. You select a contact to call, but the call is not dialled. • Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact list.
  • Page 61 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-17180A http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 01/2008. Rev. 1.0...

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