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Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA

English. 12/2007. Rev. 1.0

Summary of Contents for SGH-G808E

Page 1: ...ntents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com Printed in Korea Code No GH68 XXXXXA English 12 2007 Rev 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...Draft 02 2007 12 04 SGH G808E user manual ...

Page 3: ...ng your mobile phone and using basic functions Instructional icons Before you start familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your phone or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information X Refer to pages with related information for example X p 12 re...

Page 4: ...un Microsystems Inc Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Followed by the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step for example Press Menu Messages Create new message represents Menu followed by Messages followed by Create new message Square brackets phone keys for example represents the Power Menu exit key Angled brackets softkeys that control d...

Page 5: ...y precautions 4 Important usage information 7 introducing your mobile phone 9 Unpack 9 Phone layout 10 Keys 11 Display 12 Icons 12 assembling and preparing your mobile phone 14 Install the SIM card and battery 14 Charge the battery 16 Insert a memory card optional 17 ...

Page 6: ...ns 30 Use advanced messaging functions 31 Use advanced music functions 32 using tools and applications 35 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature 35 Create and send an SOS message 36 View the phone display on a TV 37 Record and play voice memos 37 Edit images 38 Use Java powered games and applications 41 View world clocks 41 Set and use alarms 42 Use the calculator 43 Convert currencies or measurements...

Page 7: ...our phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed Protect your hearing Safety warnings Listening to a headset at high volumes can damage your hearing Use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music ...

Page 8: ... in a fire Follow all local regulations when disposing used batteries Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devices such as microwave ovens stoves or radiators Batteries may explode when overheated Never crush or puncture the battery Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating Avoid interference with pacemakers Maintai...

Page 9: ...tion injuries When sending text messages or playing games on your phone hold the phone with a relaxed grip press the buttons lightly use special features that reduce the number of buttons you have to press such as templates and predictive text and take frequent breaks Drive safely at all times Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones whil...

Page 10: ...hen directed by airline personnel Protect batteries and chargers from damage Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 45 C 115 F Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects as this can create a connection between the and terminals of your batteries and lead to temporar...

Page 11: ... Your phone and memory cards may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time Avoid interference with other electronic devices Your phone emits radio frequency RF signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment ...

Page 12: ...charge and must be recharged before use Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use Use batteries only for their intended purpose Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data and or damage to the card or phone Protect cards from strong shocks static electricity and electrica...

Page 13: ...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 telecommunications equipment These standards prevent the sale of mobile phones that exceed a maximum exposure level known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR of 2 0 watts p...

Page 14: ...ne Battery Travel adapter charger User manual The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your country or offered by your service provider 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 wa...

Page 15: ...key Power Menu exit key Alphanumeric keys Mouthpiece Left softkey Dial key Multifunction jack Memory card slot Special function keys 4 way navigation key Display Centre key Delete key Closing the phone automatically locks the exposed keys to prevent you from accidentally pressing them To unlock these keys press Unlock OK Camera lens Camera key Battery cover Camera flash Camera cover Volume key ...

Page 16: ...ers Delete Delete characters or items in an application Power Menu exit Switch the phone on and off press and hold End a call In Menu mode cancel input and return to Idle mode Alpha numeric Enter numbers letters and special characters In Idle mode press and hold 1 to access voice mails and 0 to enter an international call prefix Special function Enter special characters or perform special function...

Page 17: ...plays messages instructions and information you enter Softkey line Displays the current actions assigned to each softkey Icon Definition Signal strength GPRS network status Blue GPRS network connected Red Transferring data via GPRS network EDGE network status Blue EDGE network connected Red Transferring data via EDGE network Call in progress No service available SOS message feature activated Memor...

Page 18: ...h hands free car kit or headset connected Music playback in progress Music playback paused Normal profile activated Icon Definition Silent profile activated Driving profile activated Meeting profile activated Outdoor profile activated Offline profile activated User created profile activated New text message SMS or voice mail message New multimedia message MMS New email message FM radio on Battery ...

Page 19: ... the SIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module or SIM card with subscription details such as your personal identification number PIN and optional services To install the SIM card and battery 1 Remove the battery cover If the phone is on press and hold to turn it off ...

Page 20: ...assembling and preparing your mobile phone 15 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: ...d of the travel adapter into the jack 3 Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet 4 When the battery is fully charged the icon is no longer moving unplug the travel adapter from the power outlet 5 Unplug the adapter from the phone With the triangle facing the front of your phone Improperly connecting the adapter can cause serious damage to the phone Any damages by misuse are not...

Page 22: ... 2 Insert a memory card with the label side facing up 3 Push the card in the slot until it locks in place To remove the memory card push it gently until it disengages from the phone then pull the card out of the slot About the low battery indicator 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 l...

Page 23: ...ry To turn your phone off repeat steps 1 and 2 above Switch to Offline profile By switching to Offline profile you can use your phone s non network services in areas where wireless devices are prohibited such as aeroplanes and hospitals To switch to Offline profile press Menu Settings Phone settings Phone profiles Offline Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in ar...

Page 24: ...your preferences Adjust the volume of the key tones In Idle mode press the Volume key up or down to adjust the key tone volume Switch to or from Silent profile In Idle mode press and hold to silence or unsilence your phone Change your ringtone 1 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Phone settings Phone profiles 2 Scroll a profile 3 Press Options Edit Voice call ringtone 4 Select a ringtone category a ...

Page 25: ...ortcuts 2 Select a key to use as a shortcut 3 Select a menu to assign to the shortcut key Lock your phone 1 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Security settings Phone lock 2 Select On 3 Enter a new 4 to 8 digit password and press OK 4 Enter the new password again and press OK Use basic call functions Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions Make a call 1 In Idle mode enter an area ...

Page 26: ... the multifunction jack you can make and answer calls To redial the last call press the headset button and then press again and hold To answer a call press and hold the headset button To end a call press and hold the headset button Send and view messages Learn to send and view text SMS multimedia MMS and email messages Send a text or multimedia message 1 In Idle mode press Menu Messages Create new...

Page 27: ...r email text 6 Press Options Send to send the message Enter text When entering text you can change the text input mode Press the Right soft key to select an input mode Press to change case in ABC or T9 mode Press and hold to switch to Symbol mode Enter text in one of the following modes Mode Function Phrasal Pinyin 1 Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter pinyins 2 Scroll left or right t...

Page 28: ...sure which stroke to enter This will insert a placeholder 2 Scroll up or down to select a character 3 Press an alphanumeric key to enter the corresponding character ABC Press the appropriate alphanumeric key until the character you want appears on the display T9 1 Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word 2 When the word displays correctly press to insert a space If the corre...

Page 29: ...e contact to memory Find a contact 1 In Idle mode press Menu Phonebook 2 Enter the first few letters of the name you want to find 3 Select the contact s name from the search list Use basic camera functions Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos Capture photos 1 In Idle mode open the camera cover The camera starts automatically 2 Rotate the phone counter clockwise to landscape view ...

Page 30: ...pture videos 1 In Idle mode open the camera cover The camera starts automatically 2 Press 1 to switch to Recording mode 3 Rotate the phone counter clockwise to landscape view 4 Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments 5 Press the Centre key or the Camera key to start recording 6 Press or the Camera key to stop recording The video is saved automatically 7 Press or the Camera key to reco...

Page 31: ...entre key Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card Download from the wireless web X Browse the web Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio X Samsung PC Studio user manual Receive via Bluetooth X p 36 Copy to your memory card X p 33 Synchronise with Windows Media Player 11 X p 33 After transferring music files to your phone or memory card 1 In Id...

Page 32: ...Add bookmark 2 Select Name 3 Enter a page title and press the Centre key 4 Select URL 5 Enter a web address URL and press the Centre key 6 Press Save Navigation Left Restart playback Skip backward press within 3 seconds Scan backward in a file press and hold Right Skip forward Scan forward in a file press and hold Up Open the playlist Down Stop playback Key Function Key Function Navigation Scroll ...

Page 33: ... s additional calling capabilities View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display To dial the number of a missed call 1 Press View 2 Scroll to the missed call you want to dial 3 Press to dial Call a recently dialled number 1 In Idle mode press to display a list of recent numbers 2 Scroll to the number you want and press to dial ...

Page 34: ...ls 4 To end the call on hold press Options End held call 5 To end the current call press Answer a second call If your network supports this function you can answer a second incoming call 1 Press to answer the second call The first call is automatically placed on hold 2 Press Swap to switch between the calls Make a multiparty call conference call 1 Call the first party you want to add to the multip...

Page 35: ...contacts X p 24 1 In Idle mode press Menu Phonebook 2 Scroll to the number you want to dial and press to dial Use advanced Phonebook functions Learn to create namecards set speed dial numbers and create groups of contacts Create a namecard 1 In Idle mode press Menu Phonebook My namecard 2 Enter your personal details and press Save or the Centre key Set speed dial numbers 1 In Idle mode press Menu ...

Page 36: ...ntre key and scroll down 4 To set the caller ID image press the Centre key an image category an image Select 5 To set a group ringtone scroll down and press the Centre key a ringtone category a ringtone 6 Press Save Use advanced messaging functions Learn to create templates and use templates to create new messages Create a text template 1 In Idle mode press Menu Messages Templates Text template 2 ...

Page 37: ... new messages 1 To start a new message press Menu Messages Create new message a message type 2 Scroll down to the text field and press Options Insert Template a template Create a message from a multimedia template 1 In Idle mode press Menu Messages Templates Multimedia message templates 2 Scroll to the template you want and press Options Edit Your template opens as a new multimedia message Use adv...

Page 38: ...e PC 4 Select Sync digital media files to this device in the pop up window on the PC 5 Edit or enter your phone s name in the pop up window optional then click Finish Copy music files to a memory card 1 Insert a memory card 2 In Idle mode press Menu Settings Phone settings USB settings Mass storage 3 Using an optional PC data cable connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC When connecte...

Page 39: ...c player settings Learn to adjust the playback and sound settings for your music player 1 In Idle mode press Menu Music 2 Press Options Settings 3 Adjust the settings to customise your music player 4 Press Save Store radio stations automatically 1 Plug the supplied headset into the phone s multifunction jack 2 In Idle mode press Menu FM radio 3 Press the Centre key to start the radio 4 Press Optio...

Page 40: ... other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands free features Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications Bluetooth Activation On 2 To allow other devices to locate your phone select My phone s visibility On Find and pair with other Bluetooth enabled devices 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications Bluetooth My devices Search new device 2 Scroll to a dev...

Page 41: ...ng the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and press OK if necessary 2 Press Yes to confirm that you are willing to receive data from the device if necessary Create and send an SOS message When you have an emergency you can send an SOS message asking for help To create an SOS message 1 In Idle mode press Menu Messages SOS messages Sending options 2 Scroll ...

Page 42: ...propriate external input mode If you cannot view the phone via the TV try changing the TV out settings In Idle mode press Menu Settings Display settings TV out a video encoding system Record and play voice memos Learn to operate your phone s voice recorder Record a voice memo 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications Voice recorder 2 Press the Centre key to start recording Once you send an SOS messag...

Page 43: ...ts Apply effects to images 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications Image editor 2 Press Options New image Open or Take photo 3 Select an image or take a new photo 4 Press Options Effects an effect option 5 Select a variation of the effect to apply and press Done 6 When done with effects press Options Save as 7 Press Yes to confirm 8 Enter a new file name for the image and press the Centre key Key F...

Page 44: ...s Options Save as 7 Press Yes to confirm 8 Enter a new file name for the image and press the Centre key Transform an image 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications Image editor 2 Press Options New image Open or Take photo 3 Select an image or take a new photo 4 Press Options Transform Resize Rotate or Flip 5 Using the navigation key rotate or flip the image as desired and press Done To resize select...

Page 45: ...8 Press Yes to confirm 9 Enter a new file name for the image and press the Centre key Create an image stamp 1 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications Image stamp 2 Press Options Add image Open or Take photo 3 Select an image or take a new photo The photo appears in the foreground image box 4 Scroll down and press Options Add image Open or Take photo 5 Select an image or take a new photo The photo a...

Page 46: ... instructions Launch applications 1 In Idle mode press Menu My files Games more an application 2 Press Options to access a list of various options and settings for your application View world clocks Learn to view the time in another country or city and set world clocks to appear on your display View a world clock 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications World clock 2 Scroll down to the first clock 3...

Page 47: ...world clock 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications World clock 2 Scroll to the world clock you want to add and press Options Mark as second clock 3 Press Options Display settings 4 Scroll left or right to select Dual analog 5 Press Save Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events Set a new alarm 1 In Idle mode press Menu Alarms 2 Scroll to an empty alarm slot and press ...

Page 48: ... Menu Alarms 2 Scroll to the alarm you want to deactivate and press the Centre key 3 Scroll down to Alarm and select Off 4 Press Save Use the calculator 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications Calculator 2 Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations Convert currencies or measurements 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications Converter a conversion ty...

Page 49: ...n or pause the countdown 5 When the timer expires press OK to stop the alert Use the stopwatch 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications Stopwatch 2 Press the Centre key to begin record lap times up to 4 and stop the stopwatch 3 Press Reset to clear recorded times Create a text memo 1 In Idle mode press Menu Applications Memo 2 Press Options Create 3 Enter your memo text and press the Centre key ...

Page 50: ... 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 Press Options Create an event type 3 Enter the details of the event as required 4 Press Save ...

Page 51: ... SAR The SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram W kg The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1 6 watts per kilogram 1 6 W kg The FCC exposure limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection to the public and to account for any variations in measurements SAR tests ar...

Page 52: ... the number Once you have the FCC ID number for a particular phone follow the instructions on the website and it should provide values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone Additional product specific SAR information can also be obtained at www fcc gov cgb sar Consumer Information on Wireless Phones The U S Food and Drug Administration FDA has published a series of Questions and Answer...

Page 53: ... low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects Some studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research In some cases other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results What is FDA s role concerning the safety of wireless phones Under the ...

Page 54: ... well FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission FCC All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon While these b...

Page 55: ... studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects from wireless phones RF exposures However none of the studies can answer questions about long term exposures since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiologi...

Page 56: ...nt Agreement CRADA to do research on wireless phone safety FDA provides the scientific oversight obtaining input from experts in government industry and academic organizations CTIA funded research is conducted through contracts to independent investigators The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of...

Page 57: ... have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all For example the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000 They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary it was not ...

Page 58: ...ss phone users from radiation with making false and unsubstantiated claims According to FTC these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate their claim What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment Radio frequency energy RF from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices For this reason FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic i...

Page 59: ...urces can be obtained from the following organizations FCC RF Safety Program http www fcc gov oet rfsafety Environmental Protection Agency EPA http www epa gov radiation Occupational Safety and Health Administration s OSHA http www osha gov SLTC radiofrequencyradiation index html National institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH http www cdc gov niosh emfpg html World health Organization...

Page 60: ...eless phone without removing your eyes from the road If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time let your voice mail answer it for you 4 Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving if necessary suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions Rain sleet snow ice and even heavy traffic can be hazardous 5 Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving...

Page 61: ...l roadside assistance or other special non emergency number The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving For more information please call 1 888 901 SAFE or visit our web site www wow com com Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications Internet Association Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone of...

Page 62: ...e phone is switched on should not carry the phone in a breast pocket should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize potential interference If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place switch your phone off 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 ai...

Page 63: ... in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Users are advised to switch the phone off while at a refueling point service station Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots fuel storage and distribution areas chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress Areas with a potentially expl...

Page 64: ...ne is not on switch it on 2 Key in the emergency number for your present location for example 911 or other official emergency number Emergency numbers vary by location 3 Press If certain features are in use call barring for example you may first need to deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call Consult this document and your local cellular service provider When making an emer...

Page 65: ...ment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipm...

Page 66: ...turdy it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken Avoid dropping hitting bending or sitting on it Other Important Safety Information Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is ...

Page 67: ...s active it periodically rechecks service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key Anytime the Power Save feature is activated a message displays on the screen When a signal is found your phone returns to standby mode Maintaining Your Phone s Peak Performance For the best care of your phone only authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories Faulty service may ...

Page 68: ...ata and other application usage patterns Battery Precautions Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way Use the battery only for its intended purpose If you use the phone 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 network operator Battery charging time de...

Page 69: ...lip or pen causes a direct connection between the and terminals of the battery metal strips on the battery for example when you carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag Short circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the object causing the short circuiting Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations In some areas the disposal of batteries in household or business trash ...

Page 70: ...ter solution Do not paint the phone Paint can clog the device s moving parts and prevent proper operation Do not put the phone in or on heating devices such as a microwave oven a stove or a radiator The phone may explode when overheated When the phone or battery gets wet the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes color In this case phone repairs are no longer guaranteed by the manu...

Page 71: ... messages 7 Broadcast messages 8 Memory status 6 My files 1 Images 2 Videos 3 Music 4 Sounds 5 Games more 6 My files 6 Other files 7 Memory card2 8 Memory status 7 Calendar 8 Camera 9 FM radio 10 Applications 1 Voice recorder 2 Image editor 3 Image stamp 4 Bluetooth 5 Memo 6 World clock 7 Calculator 8 Converter 9 Timer 10 Stopwatch 11 SIM application toolkit1 11 Alarms 12 Settings 1 Phone settings...

Page 72: ...lled correctly Phone lock When the phone lock feature is enabled you must enter the password you set for the phone Enter PIN When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card You can disable this feature by using the PIN lock menu Enter PUK Your SIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly se...

Page 73: ... set call barring for the phone number Another caller cannot reach you Ensure that your phone is turned on Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number Another caller cannot hear you speaking Ensure that you are not covering the built in microphone Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth If using a headset ensure ...

Page 74: ...correct number is stored in the contact list Re enter and save the number if necessary The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off The battery terminals may be dirty Wipe both gold coloured contacts with a clean soft cloth and try charging the battery again If the battery will no longer charge completely dispose of the old battery properly and replace it with a new...

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