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Samsung SGH-L708 User Manual

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Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-19434A
English (HK). 08/2008. 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. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-19434A...

  • Page 2: User Manual

    SGH-L708 user manual...

  • Page 3: 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 equipment mobile phone.

  • Page 4: 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 [OK] → Messages → respective owners: Create message (represents [OK] ®...

  • Page 5: 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 or USIM card and battery ...
  • Page 6 Access menus .......... 19 Use Java-powered games and applications 40 Customise your phone ......19 Use the RSS reader ........40 Use basic call functions ......20 Upload photos and videos to the web ..42 Send and view messages ......21 Create and view world clocks ....

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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 keys lightly, use special features that...

  • Page 10: 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 113°...
  • Page 11 • 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 12: 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 13 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 14: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s The items supplied with your phone may vary layout, keys, display, and icons. depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

  • Page 15: 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: Camera lens Earpiece Camera lens for Flashbulb video calls Volume key Display Camera key Battery cover 4-way Menu access/ navigation key...

  • Page 16: Keys

    Keys Function Enter numbers, letters and special Function Alpha- characters; In Idle mode, press and numeric hold [1] to access voice mails and Perform actions indicated at the Softkeys bottom of the display [0] to enter an international call prefix In Idle mode, access user-defined Enter special characters or perform 4-way...

  • Page 17: 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, Transferring data in GPRS network instructions, and information you enter EDGE network connected...
  • Page 18 Icon Definition Icon Definition FM radio on Silent profile activated FM radio suspended Driving profile activated Meeting profile activated Bluetooth activated Outdoor profile activated Connected with PC Offline profile activated Memory card inserted Battery power level Browsing the web Connecting to secured web page New text message (SMS) New multimedia message (MMS) New email message...

  • Page 19: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile

    Install the SIM or USIM card and assembling and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will preparing your receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. To mobile phone use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
  • Page 20 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. Place the SIM or USIM 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 and plug the small end of the travel adapter.

  • Page 22: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    4. Unplug the travel adapter from the phone. 2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing down. 5. Close the cover to the multifunction jack. About the low battery indicator When your battery is low, the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message.

  • Page 23: Using Basic Functions

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

  • Page 24: Access Menus

    Access menus Switch to or from the 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.

  • Page 25: Use Basic Call Functions

    Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) Lock your phone 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Settings → Display 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Settings → Security and light settings → Display settings → → Phone lock. Wallpaper → Pictures. 2.

  • Page 26: Send And View Messages

    2. Press [ ] to dial the number. Use the headset For a video call, press the Camera key. By plugging the supplied headset into the 3. To end the call, press [ multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: •...

  • Page 27: Enter Text

    3. Press <Options> → Add attachment or Create 2. Enter your message text. Enter text item and attach a file (if necessary). For sending as a text message, skip to step 6. For attaching multimedia, continue with step 3. 4. Scroll up and enter a subject. 3.
  • Page 28 Enter text in one of the following modes: Mode Function 1. Press [1] through [5] to enter strokes. Mode Function Press [6] when you are unsure which 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric stroke to enter. This will insert a keys to enter pinyins. placeholder.

  • Page 29: Add And Find Contacts

    View an email Mode Function 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Messages → Email 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word. inbox. You can also press < > in Idle mode 2. When the word displays correctly, press and select Email inbox.

  • Page 30: Use Basic Camera Functions

    3. Select a number type (if necessary). Use basic camera functions 4. Enter contact information. Learn the basics to capture and view photos and 5. Press [OK], or press <Options> → Save to add videos. the contact to memory. Capture photos Find a contact 1.

  • Page 31: Listen To Music

    View photos View videos In Idle mode, press [OK] → My files → Images → In Idle mode, press [OK] → My files → Videos → My photos → a photo file. My video clips → a video file. Capture videos Listen to music 1.
  • Page 32 Volume Adjust the volume up or down • Download from the wireless web. p. 28 • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung • Left: Skip backward; Scan backward in a file (press and hold) PC Studio. p. 34 •...

  • Page 33: Browse The Web

    Browse the web Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Internet → Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web Bookmarks. pages. 2. Press <Options> → Add bookmark. Browse web pages 3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). 1.

  • 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

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

  • Page 38: Insert Text Templates In New Messages

    2. Press <Add new> to open a new template Insert text templates in new messages window. 1. To start a new message, press [OK] → 3. Enter your text and press [OK] to save the Messages → Create message → a message template.

  • Page 39: Use Advanced Music Functions

    4. Select Sync digital media files to this device in multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. the pop-up window on the PC. 4. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the 5. Edit or enter your phone’s name in the pop-up PC to the phone.

  • Page 40: Customise Your Music Player Settings

    Copy music files to a memory card 3. Enter a title for your new playlist and press [OK]. 4. Select the new playlist. 1. Insert a memory card. 5. Press <Options> → Add → Files. 2. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Settings → Phone settings →...

  • Page 41: Store Radio Stations Automatically

    Store radio stations automatically 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. 2. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Applications → FM Radio. 3. Press [OK] to start the FM radio. 4. Press <Options> → Self tuning. 5. Press <Yes> to confirm (if necessary). The radio scans and saves available stations automatically.

  • Page 42: 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 [OK] → Settings → Network Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools settings →...

  • Page 43: Print Images

    3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or Receive data using the Bluetooth the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, wireless feature and press <OK>. 1. Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature When the owner of the other device enters the and press <OK>...

  • Page 44: Record And Play Voice Memos

    To use the Bluetooth wireless feature, 3. Speak your memo into the microphone. 1. Open an image. 4. When you are finished speaking, press the navigation key down. 2. Press <Options> → Print via → Bluetooth. 3. Select a Bluetooth-enabled printer and pair with Play a voice memo the printer.

  • Page 45: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    Use Java-powered games and Launch applications 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → My files → Games applications and more → an application. Learn to use games and applications powered by 2. Press <Options> to access a list of various award-winning Java technology.

  • Page 46: Customise Rss Reader Settings

    3. Enter the address of an RSS feed and press Read RSS feeds [OK]. 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Applications → RSS 4. Select the feed you want and check through the reader → My feeds. details. 2. Press <Options> → Update → Selected or All 5.

  • Page 47: Upload Photos And Videos To The Web

    Upload photos and videos to the Create a new destination 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Settings → Application settings → MobileBlog settings → Learn to post your photos and videos to photo Destinations. sharing websites and blogs. 2. Press <Options> → Create new. Activate the ShoZu account 3.

  • Page 48: Create And View World Clocks

    Create and view world clocks Add a world clock to your display In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks Learn to view the time in another city and set world with two different time zones on your display. clocks to appear on your display.

  • Page 49: Set And Use Alarms

    Set and use alarms Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, Learn to set and control alarms for important events. • Press <OK> or [OK] to stop an alarm without Set a new alarm snooze. 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Alarms. •...

  • Page 50: Use The Calculator

    Use the calculator Set a countdown timer 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Applications → 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Applications → Calculator. Timer. 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator 2. Press <Set>. display to perform basic mathematical 3.

  • Page 51: Create A New Task

    Create a new task Manage your calendar 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Applications → Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Task. 2. Press <Options> → Create. Change the calendar view 3. Enter the details of the task. 1.

  • Page 52: 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 53 Your phone displays “Call not allowed” or “No Another caller cannot reach you. service.” • Ensure that your phone is turned on. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular reception, you may lose reception.
  • Page 54 The audio quality of the call is poor. • If the battery will no longer charge completely, dispose of the old battery properly and replace it • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s with a new battery. internal antenna. Your phone is hot to the touch.

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