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* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in
this guide may not match your phone exactly.
* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations
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http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-15533A
English. 07/2007. Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide.
  • Page 2 SGH-U708 User’s Guide...
  • Page 3: Important Safety

    Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your vehicle first. Important safety Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. precautions Switch off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference.
  • Page 4 Be aware of special regulations Accessories and batteries Meet any special regulations in force in any Use only Samsung-approved batteries and area and always switch off your phone accessories, such as headsets and PC data whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it cables.
  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About this Guide • 3G Your phone is capable of operating in a 3G This User’s Guide provides you with environment, allowing condensed information about how to use much greater data your phone. transfer speed, video In this guide, the following instruction icons streaming, and video appear: conferencing.
  • Page 6 • Music player • Bluetooth Play music files on your Transfer media files and phone. personal data, and connect to other devices using wireless Bluetooth technology. • Java Enjoy Java-based games • File viewer and download new games. Open documents in various formats on the phone without corruption.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    View messages ........23 Contents Use Bluetooth ......... 23 Switch applications ........25 Unpack Menu functions Make sure you have each item All menu options listed Get started Health and safety information First steps to operating your phone Assemble and charge the phone ....6 Power on or off.........
  • Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press [Centre] in Idle mode. 1 Call log 5 Messages 7 Calendar 0 Alarms 1 Create message 2 Inbox 2 Phonebook 8 Camera # Settings 3 Email inbox 4 Drafts 1 Phone profiles 5 Outbox 2 Time &...
  • Page 9: Unpack

    You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. • Use the purchased accessories with only Samsung-authorised devices. The...
  • Page 10: Power On Or Off

    Phone layout Removing the battery cover Front view Power key Front camera Earpiece lens Display Power on or off Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/ Menu access/ Right)/Jog disc Switch on 1. Open the phone. Confirm key (Centre) Right soft key 2. Press and hold [ ]. Application switch key Left soft key Video call key...
  • Page 11: Keys And Icons

    Get started Keys and icons Rear view Keys Press and hold to switch the Mirror Rear camera lens phone on or off. Camera flash Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. Make a video call. Open the application switch Camera key window to access other applications without exiting the...
  • Page 12 In Idle mode, access Menu mode. Enter special characters or perform special functions. In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] confirm input. to activate or deactivate the Silent profile. Press and hold [ ] Make or answer a call.
  • Page 13 Get started Icons Out of your service area The following icons may appear on the top Video call in progress line of the screen to indicate your phone’s status. Depending on your country or Bluetooth active service provider, the icons shown on the display may vary.
  • Page 14: Access Menu Functions

    Access menu functions Profile setting: • : Normal Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. • : Silent option 2. Press the Navigation keys • : Driving to move to the next or previous option. • : Meeting • : Outdoor 3.
  • Page 15: Enter Text

    Get started Enter text Rapid character entry When you enter a character, Change the 1. In the text entry screen, words or phrases that are text input press the right soft key. frequently used with it display mode 2. Select the mode you automatically.
  • Page 16 Rapid character entry Number Press the keys corresponding mode to the digits you want. When you enter a character, words or phrases that are Press the corresponding Symbol frequently used with it display mode number key to select a automatically. This helps you symbol.
  • Page 17: Customise Your Phone

    Get started Customise your phone 4. Select Voice call ringtone → a category → 1. In Idle mode, press Display a ringtone. [Centre] and select language Settings → Phone 5. Select Video call settings → Language → ringtone → a category → Screen text.
  • Page 18 1. In Idle mode, press You can activate the Silent Idle mode Silent [Centre] and select profile to avoid disturbing wallpaper profile Settings → Display & other people. In Idle mode, light settings → press and hold [ ]. Display settings → Wallpaper →...
  • Page 19: Step Outside The Phone

    Step outside the phone To make a video call: Begin with call functions, camera, music player, 1. In Idle mode, enter an web browser, and other special features area code and phone number. Make or answer calls 2. Press [ 3.
  • Page 20: Use The Camera

    Use the camera 1. During a call, call the Make a second participant. 1. In Idle mode, press and multi-party Take a hold [ ] to turn on the The first call is put on call photo camera. hold. 2. Aim the lens at the 2.
  • Page 21: Play Music

    Record mode. • Download from a PC using the optional 3. Press [Centre] or [ ] to Samsung PC Studio. See start recording. Samsung PC Studio 4. Press [Centre] or [ ] to User’s Guide. stop recording. The video •...
  • Page 22 You can copy music files to 7. When synchronisation is Synchronise your phone by synchronising finished, disconnect the with with Windows Media Player phone from the PC. Windows Media Player 1. In Idle mode, press 1. In Idle mode, press Play music [Centre] and select [Centre] and select...
  • Page 23: Browse The Web

    Step outside the phone • Up: open the playlist. 5. Select a music category and scroll to a music file. • / : adjust the volume. 6. Press <Options> and • Jog disc: rotate to select Add to playlist → scan forward or Selected or Multiple.
  • Page 24: Use Phonebook

    • To return to the previous 1. In Idle mode, press Find a page, press <Back>. [Centre] and select contact Phonebook. • To access browser options, press 2. Enter the first few letters <Options>. of the name you want. 3. Select a contact. Use Phonebook 4.
  • Page 25 Step outside the phone 4. Enter destination 7. Press [Up] to move to the numbers. recipient field. 5. Press <Options> and 8. Enter destination numbers select Send to send the or email addresses. message. 9. Press <Options> and select Send to send the 1.
  • Page 26: View Messages

    7. Press [Up] to move to the 3. Select an email or a recipient field. header. 8. Enter email addresses. 4. If you selected a header, press <Options> and 9. Press <Options> and select Retrieve to view select Send to send the the body of the email.
  • Page 27 Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press 3. Press <Options> and Search for [Centre] and select select Send contact and pair Settings → Network detail via, Send via, or with a settings → Bluetooth → Send → Bluetooth or Bluetooth My devices →...
  • Page 28: Switch Applications

    Switch applications You can switch to other applications from a menu, without closing the menu screen you are using. 1. While using a menu, Switch to an press [ application 2. Select an application. • Call: open the dialling Available screen.
  • Page 29: Menu Functions

    Internet Menu functions Menu Description All menu options listed Go to Connect your phone to This section provides brief explanations of homepage the network and load the menu functions on your phone. homepage of the wireless web service Call log provider.
  • Page 30 Menu Description Menu Description Advanced Clear the cache. Delete Drafts Access messages that cookies or set whether or you have saved to send not they are stored. at a later time. Change the settings for Outbox Access messages that the web browser and the phone is attempting access version and to send or has failed to...
  • Page 31 Make a list of tasks you 1. All rights and responsibilities for the Java-based games embedded in your phone and media contents provided need to complete. by Samsung Fun Club, such as images, sounds, and Java applications, belong to their respective owners.
  • Page 32 Menu Description Menu Description Voice recorder Record voice memos and SIM application Use a variety of any other sounds. toolkit additional services offered by your service World clock Set your local time zone provider. Depending on and find out the current your USIM or SIM card, time in another part of this menu may be...
  • Page 33 Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Time & date Change the time and Display & light Customise the settings date displayed on your settings → for the display while phone. Display settings dialling. → Dialling Display & light Change the background display settings →...
  • Page 34 Menu Description Menu Description Display & light Set how the phone Phone settings Set how the phone settings → controls the use of the → Slide settings reacts when you open it Light settings → keypad light. for an incoming call, and Keypad light when you close it while using a function.
  • Page 35 Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Security → PIN Activate your PIN to Security → Set the phone to send lock protect your USIM or Mobile tracker the preset tracking SIM card against message to your family unauthorised use. or friends when someone tries to use your phone Security →...
  • Page 36: Health And Safety Information

    Health and safety information Menu Description Network Select the network you SAR certification information settings → use. Network mode This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. Network Add a new network to Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and settings →...
  • Page 37: Precautions When Using Batteries

    Health and safety information SAR tests are conducted using standard operating • Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and positions with the phone transmitting at its highest recharge your battery only with Samsung- certified power level in all tested frequency bands. approved chargers. Disconnect the charger from Although the SAR is determined at the highest the power source when it is not in use.
  • Page 38: Road Safety

    Road safety Electronic devices Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain anytime. But an important responsibility electronic equipment may not be shielded against accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one the RF signals from your wireless phone.
  • Page 39: Emergency Calls

    Health and safety information Your physician may be able to assist you in Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are obtaining this information. often but not always clearly marked. They include the areas below decks on boats, chemical transfer Switch off your phone in health care facilities when or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do petroleum gas, such as propane or butane, areas...
  • Page 40: Care And Maintenance

    Certain features like Call Barring may need to be • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to deactivated before you can make an emergency the suspension or denial of telephone services to call. Consult this document and your local cellular the offender, or legal action, or both.
  • Page 41 Health and safety information • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the • If the phone, battery, charger, or any accessory phone warms up to its normal operating is not working properly, take it to your nearest temperature, moisture can form inside the qualified service facility.

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