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Samsung SGH-J708 User Manual

Samsung SGH-J708 User Manual

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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 in this guide.
* The font that is used in this model is according to the China National Standard(Standard No. : SJ 11296-2003)
From MII(The Ministry of Information Industry).
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http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-18210A
English. 03/2008. 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. * The font that is used in this model is according to the China National Standard(Standard No.
  • Page 2 SGH-J708 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. Switch off the phone when refuelling Important safety Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. Switch off in an aircraft precautions Wireless phones can cause interference.
  • Page 4 Use only in the normal position (held to your ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on. Use of authorised software Use only Samsung-authorised software. The use of Emergency calls any unauthorised software could damage your Key in the emergency number for your present phone.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About this Guide • Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or This User’s Guide provides you with condensed record a video. information about how to use your phone. In this guide, the following instruction icons Special appear: features of your phone...
  • Page 6 • FM radio • Web browser Listen to your favourite radio Access the wireless web to get stations anytime, anywhere. up-to-the-minute information and a wide variety of media content. • Image editor Edit or decorate your photos. • SOS message Send SOS messages to your •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Play music........... 21 Contents Listen to the FM radio ........23 Browse the web ........... 24 Unpack Use Phonebook ..........25 Send messages ..........25 Make sure you have each item View messages ..........27 Get started Use Bluetooth ..........28 First steps to operating your phone Menu functions Assemble and charge the phone ......
  • Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log 4 Browser 6 My files 9 Settings 1 Home 4 Sounds 1 Phone settings 2 Fun club 5 Games & more 2 Light settings 2 Phonebook 3 Bookmarks 6 Other files...

  • 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.

  • Page 10: Power On Or Off

    Power on or off Improperly connecting the adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any damages by Switch on 1. Open the phone. misuse are not covered by the warranty. 2. Press and hold [ FRONT FRONT 3. If necessary, enter the PIN and press <OK>.

  • Page 11: Phone Layout

    Get started Phone layout Rear view Front view Mirror Camera lens Earpiece Display Navigation keys Web access/ (Up/Down/Left/ Confirm key Right) Right soft key Volume keys Multi-function jack* Left soft key Power key Dial key Delete key * For S20 pin headset Alphanumeric keys Memory card...

  • Page 12: Keys And Icons

    Keys and icons Make or answer a call. Keys In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers recently dialled, missed, Perform the function indicated on or received. the bottom line of the display. Delete characters from the display In Idle mode, access the following or items in an application.
  • Page 13 Get started Icons Enter special characters or The following icons may appear on the screen perform special functions. to indicate your phone’s status. Depending on In Idle mode, press and hold [ your country or service provider, the icons to activate or deactivate the Silent shown on the display may vary.
  • Page 14 <Variable_menu>Outdoor profile Memory card inserted activated Alarm activated <Variable_menu>Offline profile activated Call diverting activated User created profile activated In Home Zone service area Whisper mode activated (during a In Office Zone service area call) Bluetooth activated Mute mode activated (during a call) Bluetooth hands-free car kit or New text message (SMS) headset connected...

  • Page 15: Access Menu Functions

    Get started Access menu functions Enter text Change the 1. In the text entry screen, 1. Press a desired soft key. Select an text input press the right soft key. option 2. Press the Navigation keys mode 2. Select the mode you want. to move to the next or previous option.
  • Page 16 4. Press [1]. Numbers are Predictive text added to each character. When you enter a character, your phone displays additional 5. Press the number key characters that are commonly corresponding to the used to make words and character. phrases. This helps you enter phrases or words with minimal Stroke mode To enter a word:...
  • Page 17 Get started T9 mode To enter a word: Symbol Press the keys corresponding to the symbols you want. mode 1. Press [2] to [9] to start entering a word. Other • Press [1] to enter 2. Enter the whole word operations punctuation marks or before editing or deleting...

  • Page 18: Customise Your Phone

    Customise your phone 4. Select Voice call ringtone. 5. Select a ringtone category. 1. In Idle mode, press Display <Menu> → Settings → 6. Select a ringtone. language Phone settings → 7. Press <Options> and Language → Display. select Save profile. 2.
  • Page 19 Get started 1. In Idle mode, press You can activate the Silent Idle mode Silent profile <Menu> → Settings → profile to avoid disturbing wallpaper Display settings → Home other people. In Idle mode, screen → Wallpaper. press and hold [ 2.

  • Page 20: Use An Optional Memory Card

    Use an optional memory card • Do not expose cards in a place subject to • Frequent erasing and Important electrostatic discharge and/ writing will shorten a card’s memory card or electrical noise. lifespan. information • Do not remove a card from 1.

  • Page 21: Step Outside The Phone

    Step outside the phone 4. Close the card cover and Begin with call functions, camera, music player, lock it. web browser and other special features 5. Attach the battery and the battery cover. Make or answer calls 1. Remove the battery cover Remove the 1.
  • Page 22 • Press <Options> and During a call, press the Centen Use the select Remove to drop key → <Yes> to activate the speakerphone one participant. speaker. feature To switch back to the earpiece, 5. Press [ ] to end the press the Centen key again.

  • Page 23: Use The Camera

    Step outside the phone Use the camera 1. In Idle mode, press Record <Menu> → Camera to turn 1. In Idle mode, press a video Take a photo on the camera. <Menu> → Camera to turn 2. Press [1] to switch to on the camera.

  • Page 24: Play Music

    • Download from a computer will appear on the PC. using the optional Samsung PC Studio. See Samsung PC 4. Select Open folder to view Studio User’s Guide. files when a pop-up window • Receive via Bluetooth.
  • Page 25 Step outside the phone 5. Control playback using the 1. In Idle mode, press Play music following keys: <Menu> → Applications files → Music player. • Centre: pause or resume playback. 2. Press <Options> → • Left: skip backward; music from →...

  • Page 26: Listen To The Fm Radio

    Listen to the FM radio 3. Press the Centre key to • Use either a 3.5 mm headset or S20 pin start the radio. headset for listening to the radio. However, 4. Press <Yes> to start the sound quality may be different. automatic tuning.

  • Page 27: Browse The Web

    Step outside the phone Browse the web By automatic tuning: Store radio 1. Plug the supplied headset stations In Idle mode, press [Centre] Launch the into the phone’s and select Home. The web browser multifunction jack. homepage of your service provider opens.

  • Page 28: Use Phonebook

    Use Phonebook 1. In Idle mode, press Find a contact <Menu> → Phonebook → 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone Contact list. Add a contact number and press 2. Enter the first few letters of <Options>. the name you want to find. 2.
  • Page 29 Step outside the phone 6. Select Text. 3. Press <Options> and select Send only or Save 7. Enter the message text and and send. press Centen key. 4. Enter destination numbers. 8. Press <Options> → Send. 5. Press Centen key to send 9.

  • Page 30: View Messages

    View messages 3. Enter the message subject and press the Centen key. 1. In Idle mode, press View text or 4. Select Message. <Menu> → Messages → multimedia My messages → Inbox. 5. Enter the email text and messages press the Centen key. 2.

  • Page 31: Use Bluetooth

    Step outside the phone Use Bluetooth 1. In Idle mode, press Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth Search for <Menu> → Applications technology, enabling you to connect the phone and pair with → Bluetooth → My wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and a Bluetooth devices →...
  • Page 32 1. Select the file or item from Send data one of your phone’s applications that you want to send. 2. Press <Options> → Send via → Bluetooth. When sending contact data, spectfy which data to send. 1. If necessary, enter the Receive data Bluetooth PIN and press <OK>.

  • Page 33: Menu Functions

    Menu functions Menu Description Area code Find and retrieve area and All menu options listed country codes to quickly and This section provides brief explanations of easily dial phone numbers. menu functions on your phone. Call manager Check the time record for →...
  • Page 34 Phonebook Menu Description Speed dial Assign a speed dial number Menu Description for your most frequently Contact list Search for contact dialled numbers. information stored in Phonebook. My namecard Create a name card and send it to other people. FDN contacts Create a list of contacts to be used in FDN (Fixed Dialling Own number...
  • Page 35 Voice recorder Record voice memos and any other sounds. Fun club Access Samsung Fun Club, the preset website providing FM radio Listen to music or news via Samsung mobile phone the FM radio on your phone.
  • Page 36 1. All rights and responsibilities for the Java-based games embedded in your phone and media contents provided by Delete all Delete messages in each Samsung Fun Club, such as images, sounds, and Java message folder all at once. applications, belong to their respective owners. Settings...
  • Page 37 Menu functions My files Menu Description SOS messages Specify options for sending Menu Description and receiving an SOS Images, Access media files and other message. You can send an Videos, Music, files in the phone’s memory. SOS message by pressing Sounds, Other [Volume] 4 times when the files...
  • Page 38 Planner Menu Description Timer Set a period of time for the Menu Description phone to count down. Alarms Set a wake-up call to wake you up in the morning or an Stopwatch Measure elapsed time. alarm to alert you to an Use a variety of additional event at a specific time.
  • Page 39 Menu functions Settings Menu Description Phone settings Set how the phone reacts if Menu Description → Volume key you press and hold [Volume] Phone settings Change the sound settings of when a call comes in. → Phone the phone for different profiles events or situations.
  • Page 40 Menu Description Menu Description Phone settings Select a USB mode that will Display Set up the idle screen on the → PC be used when you connect settings → main display. connections your phone to a PC via USB Home screen interface.
  • Page 41 Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Display Enter the greeting that is Phonebook Select a default memory settings → displayed briefly when the settings → location for saving contacts. Greeting phone is switched on. Save new message contacts to Display Select a transition when you Phonebook Activate the last name and...
  • Page 42 Menu Description Menu Description Calendar Select the default calendar Network Select the network to be settings → view mode. settings → used while roaming outside Default view Select network of your home area, or let the network be chosen automatically. Browser Clear the cache.
  • Page 43 Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Security Activate your PIN to protect Security Change the PIN. settings → PIN your SIM card against settings → lock unauthorised use. Change PIN code Security Lock access to call logs, settings → contacts, messages, files, Security Change your current PIN2, if Privacy lock...

  • Page 44: Health And Safety Information

    SAR tests are conducted using standard operating Health and safety information positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. SAR certification information Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements operating can be well below the maximum value.

  • Page 45: Precautions When Using Batteries

    • Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of chargers. Disconnect the charger from the power batteries in a fire. source when it is not in use. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.

  • Page 46: Road Safety

    Road safety As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But recommended that the equipment should only be used an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of in the normal operating position (held to your ear with...

  • Page 47: Posted Facilities

    Health and safety information Hearing aids Posted facilities Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some Switch off your phone in any facility where posted hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you notices require you to do so. may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to Potentially explosive environments discuss alternatives.

  • Page 48: Emergency Calls

    Emergency calls Other important safety information This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or radio signals, wireless, and landline networks as well as install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee service may be dangerous and may invalidate any connection in all conditions.

  • Page 49: Care And Maintenance

    Health and safety information • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the • Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas, suspension or denial of telephone services to the as its moving parts may be damaged. offender, or legal action, or both.
  • Page 50 • When the phone or battery gets wet, the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes colour. In this case, phone repairs are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer's warranty, even if the warranty for your phone has not expired. •...

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