Samsung SGH-G800 User Manual Download

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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.

World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com

Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-16188A

English (EU). 10/2007. Rev. 1.0

Summary of Contents for SGH-G800

Page 1: ... 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 World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com Printed in Korea Code No GH68 16188A English EU 10 2007 Rev 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...SGH G800 User s Guide ...

Page 3: ... facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy Follow any regulations or rules in force Interference All wireless phones may be subject to interference which could affect their performance Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal Copyright information Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG Inc worl...

Page 4: ...way from small children Keep the phone and all its parts including accessories out of the reach of small children Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung approved batteries and accessories such as headsets and PC data cables Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone For more de...

Page 5: ...ys to scroll to the specified option and then select it Indicates a key on the phone For example Indicates a soft key whose function is displayed on the phone screen For example Select 3G Your phone is capable of operating in a 3G environment allowing much greater data transfer speed video streaming and video conferencing Special features of your phone RSS reader Use RSS reader to get the latest n...

Page 6: ...mage editor Edit or decorate your photos Digital data printing Print images messages and personal data directly from your phone Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices using wireless Bluetooth technology File viewer Open documents in various formats on the phone without corruption Web browser Access the wireless web to get up to the minute information and a wi...

Page 7: ...er text 12 Customise your phone 14 Step outside the phone 16 Begin with call functions camera music player web browser and other special features Make or answer calls 16 Use the camera 18 Play music 20 Listen to the FM radio 23 Browse the web 24 Use Phonebook 25 Send messages 26 View messages 27 Use Bluetooth 28 Switch applications 30 Menu functions 31 All menu options listed Health and safety inf...

Page 8: ...r 12 Converter 13 Timer 14 Stopwatch 15 SIM application toolkit3 0 Alarms Settings 1 Phone profiles 2 Time date 3 Display light settings 4 Phone settings 5 Call settings 6 Security 7 Application settings 8 Network settings 9 Synchronise2 10 Memory settings 11 Master reset 1 Labelled differently depending on your service provider 2 Available only if supported by your service provider 3 Available on...

Page 9: ...in various accessories from your local Samsung dealer Get started First steps to operating your phone Assemble and charge the phone The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary depending on your country or service provider To AC power outlet ...

Page 10: ...ter the PIN and press Confirm Switch off 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold Earpiece Dial key Menu access Confirm key Centre Left soft key Navigation keys Up Down Left Right Power Menu exit key Right soft key Special function keys Front camera lens Mouthpiece Multi function Jack Display Delete key Memory card slot Alphanumeric keys ...

Page 11: ...a lens Camera Application switch key Camera cover Speaker Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display In Idle mode access your favourite menus directly In Menu mode scroll through menu options In Idle mode access Menu mode In Menu mode select the highlighted menu option or confirm input Make or answer a call In Idle mode retrieve the numbers recently dialled missed or received...

Page 12: ...ix Enter special characters or perform special functions In Idle mode press and hold to activate or deactivate the Silent profile Press and hold to enter a pause between numbers Adjust the phone volume In Idle mode press and hold to turn on the camera when the camera cover is open In Camera mode take a photo or record a video If you change a default function for the key you can open the applicatio...

Page 13: ...ing to GPRS 2 5G network or transferring data in GPRS 2 5G network Connecting to EDGE network or transferring data in EDGE network Connecting to UMTS 3G network or transferring data in UMTS 3G network 1 Connecting to HSDPA 3G network or transferring data in HSDPA 3G network Voice call in progress Out of your service area Video call in progress Connected with PC via USB port Browsing Internet Conne...

Page 14: ... Text message Multimedia message Email Voicemail Push message Configuration message Memory card inserted Profile setting Normal Silent Driving Meeting Outdoor Offline Battery power level 1 Depending on your service provider this icon may appear differently ...

Page 15: ...option highlighted 4 Press Back to move up one level Press to return to Idle mode Use menu numbers Press the number key corresponding to the option you want Change the text input mode Press and hold to switch between T9 mode and ABC mode Press to change case or switch to Number mode Press and hold to switch to Symbol mode ABC mode To enter a word Press the appropriate key until the character you w...

Page 16: ...ress 0 to display alternative word choices Number mode Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want Symbol mode Press the keys corresponding to the symbols you want Other operations Press 1 to enter punctuation marks or special characters Press to insert a space Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor Press C to delete characters one by one Press and hold C to clear the entire display ...

Page 17: ...Centre and select Settings Phone profiles 2 Scroll to the sound profile you are using Display language Call ringer melody 3 Press Options and select Edit 4 Select Voice call ringtone a category a ringtone 5 Select Video call ringtone a category a ringtone 6 Press Options and select Save To change the sound profile 1 In Idle mode press Centre and select Settings Phone profiles 2 Select the profile ...

Page 18: ...tures Images 2 Select an image category 3 Select an image 4 Press Set Key tone volume Idle mode wallpaper 1 In Idle mode press Centre and select Settings Phone settings Shortcuts 2 Select a key 3 Select a menu to be assigned to the key You can activate the Silent profile to avoid disturbing other people In Idle mode press and hold Menu shortcuts Silent profile ...

Page 19: ...Idle mode press Centre and select Settings Security Phone lock 2 Select On 3 Enter a new 4 to 8 digit password and press Confirm 4 Enter the new password again and press Confirm Phone lock To make a voice call 1 In Idle mode enter an area code and phone number 2 Press Press Volume to adjust the volume 3 Press to end the call Make a call ...

Page 20: ...he camera 2 Press to end the call Answer a call During a voice call press Centre and then Yes to activate the speaker Press Centre again to switch back to the earpiece 1 During a call call the second participant The first call is put on hold 2 Press Options and select Join 3 Repeat step 1 and 2 to add more participants 4 During a multi party call Press Options and select Split to have a private co...

Page 21: ...i Shake to make your images less blurry However when the flash is on the function may not work The quality of panoramic pictures depends on the shooting speed changes in direction or lighting conditions 1 Open the camera cover The camera starts automatically 2 Rotate the phone to the left for landscape view 3 Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments p 4 Press Camera to take a p...

Page 22: ...1 repeatedly to switch to Record mode 3 Rotate the phone to the left for landscape view 4 Press Camera to start recording View a photo Record a video 5 Press or Camera to stop recording The video is saved automatically 6 Press to record another video 1 In Idle mode press Centre and select My files Videos My video clips 2 Select the video you want View a video ...

Page 23: ...Synchronise music files with Windows Media Player See p 21 Prepare music files When inserting a memory card with a large amount of files your phone might work rather slowly for a few minutes while database updates This may also affect some phone functions This problem is temporary and is not a phone defect 1 Insert a memory card into the phone 2 In Idle mode press Centre and select Settings Phone ...

Page 24: ...ct the phone from the PC You can copy music files to your phone by synchronising with Windows Media Player 11 1 In Idle mode press Centre and select Settings Phone settings PC connections Media player 2 Press to return to Idle mode 3 Connect your phone and PC with an optional PC data cable 4 Select Sync digital media files to this device when a pop up window appears on your PC Synchronise withWind...

Page 25: ...e press Centre and select Music player 2 Select a music category a music file 3 During playback use the following keys Play music files Centre pause or resume playback Left return to the previous file Press and hold to scan backward in a file Right skip to the next file Press and hold to scan forward in a file Up open the playlist Volume adjust the volume 4 Press Down to stop playback ...

Page 26: ...tions and select Add a source 6 Select a playlist or select the files you want and press OK 7 Press Centre to play music Create a playlist 1 Plug the connecter of the supplied headset into the multi function jack on the phone 2 In Idle mode press Centre and select Applications FM radio 3 When you turn on the FM radio for the first time press Yes to start automatic tuning Available radio stations a...

Page 27: ...From the radio screen press Options and select Self tuning 2 Press Yes to confirm Available radio stations are automatically saved Store radio stations By manual setup 1 From the radio screen press Left or Right to select the radio station you want 2 Press Options and select Add to Favourites In Idle mode press Centre and select Internet Go to homepage The homepage of your service provider opens L...

Page 28: ...ions 2 Select Add to Phonebook a memory location New Navigate the web Add a contact 3 For Phone select a number type 4 Specify contact information 5 Press Centre or press Options and select Save to save the contact 1 In Idle mode press Contacts 2 Enter the first few letters of the name you want 3 Select a contact 4 Scroll to a number and press to dial or press Options and select Edit to edit conta...

Page 29: ...ptions and select Send to send the message Send a text message 1 In Idle mode press Centre and select Messages Create message Message 2 Enter the message text 3 Press Options and select Add item Create item or Add attachment 4 Add a media file contact calendar item or bookmark item 5 Press Options and select Add subject 6 Enter the message subject 7 Press Up to move to the recipient field Send a m...

Page 30: ... 3 Press Options and select Add attachment or Create item 4 Add a media file contact calendar item or bookmark item Send an email 5 Press Up to move to the subject field 6 Enter the email subject 7 Press Up to move to the recipient field 8 Enter email addresses 9 Press Options and select Send to send the email 1 In Idle mode press Centre and select Messages Inbox 2 Select a text message View a tex...

Page 31: ...Idle mode press Centre and select Messages Email inbox 2 Press Options and select Download 3 Select an email or a header 4 If you selected a header press Options and select Retrieve to view the body of the email View a multimedia message View an email 1 In Idle mode press Centre and select Settings Network settings Bluetooth Activation On Bluetooth is available under Network settings if the Yahoo ...

Page 32: ...ther device s Bluetooth PIN if it has one and press OK When the owner of the other device enters the same code pairing is complete Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device 1 Access an application such as Phonebook My files Calendar Memo or Task 2 Select an item 3 Press Options and select Send name card via Send via or Send Bluetooth or Via bluetooth 4 Search for and select a device 5 If necessa...

Page 33: ...ress Centre and select Settings Phone settings Camera key 2 Select Switch Receive data Change the camera key function 1 While using a menu press Application switch 2 Select an application Call open the dialling screen Messages access the Messages menu Internet launch the web browser Music player access the Music player menu 1 Press Application switch 2 Scroll to End all 3 Press Yes Switch to an ap...

Page 34: ... information stored in Phonebook Music player Access and listen to all music files sorted by criteria You can also make your own music playlists Internet Menu Description Go to homepage Connect your phone to the network and load the homepage of the wireless web service provider Enter URL Enter a URL address and access the associated web page Bookmarks Save URL addresses in order to quickly access ...

Page 35: ...cess version and copyright information about it Browser settings Select a connection profile to be used for accessing the wireless web Menu Description Menu Description Create message Create and send text multimedia or email messages Inbox Access messages that you have received Email inbox Access emails that you have received Drafts Access messages that you have saved to send at a later time Outbo...

Page 36: ...messages in each message folder all at once Settings Set up various options for using the messaging services Memory status Check information about the memory currently in use Menu Description Menu Description Images Videos Sounds Other files Access media files and other files stored in the phone s memory Games and more Access the embedded Java games and download Java applications Memory status Che...

Page 37: ...oogle search engine to find information news images or local services from around the web You can also use the email service Bluetooth Connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices Applications Menu Description Voice recorder Record voice memos and any other sounds Synchronise Synchronise your personal data with the server you have specified This menu is available only if supported by yo...

Page 38: ...t the latest news and updated information from them whenever you want Menu Description Memo Make memos for things that are important and manage them Task Make a list of tasks you need to complete World clock Set your local time zone and find out the current time in another part of the world Calculator Perform arithmetic functions Converter Do conversions such as length and temperature Timer Set a ...

Page 39: ... or SIM card this menu may be available but labelled differently Menu Description Menu Description Phone profiles Change the sound settings of the phone for different events or situations Time date Change the time and date displayed on your phone Display light settings Display settings Wallpaper Change the background image that is displayed in Idle mode Display light settings Display settings Gree...

Page 40: ...dialling Menu Description Display light settings Display settings Clock display Select a clock type to be displayed on the idle screen Display light settings Light settings LCD brightness Adjust the brightness of the display for varying lighting conditions Display light settings Light settings Backlight time Select the length of time the backlight or display stays on when the phone is not used Dis...

Page 41: ...ttings Volume key function Set how the phone reacts if you press and hold Volume when a call comes in Menu Description Phone settings Camera key Select a default function for Camera Application switch Phone settings Slide settings Set how the phone reacts when you open it for an incoming call and when you close it while using a function Phone settings PC connections Select a USB mode that will be ...

Page 42: ...otect your USIM or SIM card against unauthorised use Security Privacy lock Lock access to messages files call logs contacts calendar memos or tasks Menu Description Security Fixed dialling mode Set the phone to restrict calls to a limited set of phone numbers if supported by your USIM or SIM card Security Change phone password Change the phone password Security Change PIN code Change the PIN Secur...

Page 43: ...s Bluetooth Connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices Menu Description Network settings Network selection Select the network to be used while roaming outside of your home area or let the network be chosen automatically Network settings Network mode Change to an appropriate band when you travel abroad Network settings Preferred networks Add a new network to your preferred network list...

Page 44: ...d by independent scientific organisations through the periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies The limits include a substantial safety margin designed to ensure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health The exposure standard for mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate SAR The SAR limit recommended by the EU Council is 2 0 W kg 1 The ...

Page 45: ...near the network s base station it uses less power Talk and standby time are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and the parameters set by the service provider Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge the type of battery and the charger used The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will gradually wear out When the operation...

Page 46: ...Short circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the object causing the short circuiting Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations Always recycle Do not dispose of batteries in a fire Road safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere anytime But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones ...

Page 47: ...tent with the independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place switch off your phone immediately Hearing aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids In the event of such interference you may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives Other medical device...

Page 48: ...s where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Emergency calls This phone like any wireless phone operates using radio signals wireless and landline networks as well as user programmed functions which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions Therefore you should never re...

Page 49: ...ult in serious injury if the air bag inflates Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft It is dangerous and illegal to use wireless phones in an aircraft because they can interfere with the operation of the aircraft Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender or legal action or both Care and maintenance Your phone is a pr...

Page 50: ... and prevent proper operation Do not put the phone in or on heating devices such as a microwave oven stove or radiator The phone may explode when overheated 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 If your...

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