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SGH-L708E

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Page 2: ...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 3: ...rk of Sun Microsystems Inc Windows Media Player is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Followed by the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step for example Press OK Messages Create message represents OK followed by Messages followed by Create message Square brackets phone keys for example represents the Power Menu exit key Angled brackets softkeys that control differen...

Page 4: ... 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 or USIM card and battery 14 Charge the battery 16 Insert a memory card optional 17 using basic functions 18 Turn your phone on and off 18 ...

Page 5: ...ng functions 32 Use advanced music functions 34 using tools and applications 37 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature 37 Print images 38 Record and play voice memos 39 Use Java powered games and applications 40 Use the RSS reader 40 Upload photos and videos to the web 42 Create and view world clocks 43 Set and use alarms 44 Use the calculator 45 Convert currencies or measurements 45 Set a countdown t...

Page 6: ...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 7: ... 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 8: ...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 9: ...es the wireless functions when 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 bat...

Page 10: ... Avoid using the phone s camera flash or light close to the eyes of children or animals 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 ...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...l on Radiation Protection and Measurement NCRP and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE In both cases the recommendations were developed by scientific and engineering experts drawn from industry government and academia after extensive reviews of the scientific literature related to the biological effects of RF energy The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile phone...

Page 13: ...ble for sale to the public it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the exposure limit established by the FCC Tests for each model phone are performed in positions and locations e g at the ear and worn on the body as required by the FCC The highest SAR values for this model phone as reported to the FCC are GSM 850 Mode Head ００９５ W Kg Body worn ０３７２ W Kg GSM 1900 Mode Pa...

Page 14: ...elating to radio frequency RF exposure from wireless phones The FDA publication includes the following information What kinds of phones are the subject of this update The term wireless phone refers here to hand held wireless phones with built in antennas often called cell mobile or PCS phones These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radio frequency energy RF because of the ...

Page 15: ...l 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 law FDA d...

Page 16: ... The following agencies belong to this working group National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Environmental Protection Agency Federal Communications Commission Occupational Safety and Health Administration National Telecommunications and Information Administration The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group activities as well FDA shares regulatory ...

Page 17: ... that showed increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer causing chemicals so as to be pre disposed to develop cancer in absence of RF exposure Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones so we don t know with certainty what the r...

Page 18: ... provide answers about some health effects such as cancer This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a cancer causing agent and the time tumors develop if they do may be many many years The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day to day use of wireless phones Many factors affect this measurement such as the ...

Page 19: ...ndent investigators The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone If there is a risk from these products and at thi...

Page 20: ...creasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure Some groups sponsored by other national governments 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 b...

Page 21: ...aim to shield the user from RF absorption use special phone cases while others involve nothing more than a metallic accessory attached to the phone Studies have shown that these products generally do not work as advertised Unlike hand free kits these so called shields may interfere with proper operation of the phone The phone may be forced to boost its power to compensate leading to an increase in...

Page 22: ...rference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same time This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000 FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices Should harmful interference be found to occur FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem Additional informa...

Page 23: ...d remember the following tips 1 Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial If available these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road 2 When available use a hands free device If possible add an additional layer of convenience and safety to your wireless phone with one of the many hands free accessories available today 3 Po...

Page 24: ...call for help Dial 9 1 1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire traffic accident or medical emergencies Remember it is a free call on your wireless phone 9 Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies If you see an auto accident crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger call 9 1 1 or other local emergency number as you would want others to do for ...

Page 25: ... held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency RF signals However certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum...

Page 26: ...instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your ...

Page 27: ...ns Therefore you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications medical emergencies for example Remember to make or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and or phone features are in use Check with local servi...

Page 28: ...rt 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to...

Page 29: ...rs The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone Although your phone is quite sturdy it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken Avoid dropping hitting bending or sitting on it However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does ca...

Page 30: ...ment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates serious injury could result Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft The use of wireless phone in aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the aircraft s operation Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telepho...

Page 31: ...phone the system handling your call controls the power level This power can range from 0 006 watts to 0 2 watts in digital 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 void the warranty There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe sat...

Page 32: ...ing temperature features selected frequency of calls and voice data 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...

Page 33: ...arly affected by temperatures below 0 C 32 F Do not short circuit the battery Accidental short circuiting can occur when a metallic object coin clip 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 ...

Page 34: ...ts normal operating temperature moisture can form inside the phone which may damage the phone s electronic circuit boards Do not drop knock or shake the phone Rough handling can break internal circuit boards Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the phone Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap and water solution Do not paint the phone Paint ...

Page 35: ...e only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna Unauthorized antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices If the phone battery charger or any accessory is not working properly take it to your nearest qualified service facility The personnel there will assist you and if necessary arrange for service ...

Page 36: ... Check your product box for the following items Mobile phone Battery Travel adapter charger User manual The items supplied with your phone may vary 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 37: ...ey Earpiece Display Multifunction jack Alphanumeric keys Menu access Confirm key Camera lens for video calls Special function keys 4 way navigation key You can lock the keys to prevent any unwanted phone operations To lock press and hold To unlock these keys press and hold When the auto keypad lock is on the keys will be locked automatically after the display turns off Camera lens Memory card slot...

Page 38: ...ower Menu exit Turn 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 functions In Idle mode press and hold for Silent profile Press and ...

Page 39: ... information you enter Softkey line Displays the current actions assigned to each softkey Select Back Icon Definition Signal strength GPRS network connected Transferring data in GPRS network EDGE network connected Transferring data via EDGE network UMTS network connected Transferring data via UMTS network Voice call in progress No service available Video call in progress No service available Roami...

Page 40: ... secured web page New text message SMS New multimedia message MMS New email message New voice mail message New push message New configuration message Normal profile activated Icon Definition Silent profile activated Driving profile activated Meeting profile activated Outdoor profile activated Offline profile activated Battery power level Icon Definition ...

Page 41: ...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 use UMTS or HSDPA services you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module USIM card To install the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the battery cover If the phone is on press and hold to turn it off ...

Page 42: ...embling and preparing your mobile phone 19 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 43: ...ck and plug the small end of the travel adapter 2 Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet 3 When the battery is fully charged the icon is no longer moving unplug the travel adapter from the power outlet With the triangle facing up Improperly connecting the adapter can cause serious damage to the phone Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty ...

Page 44: ...on the side of the phone 2 Insert a memory card with the label side facing down 3 Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place To remove the memory card push it gently until it disengages from the phone and then pull the card out of the memory card slot About the low battery indicator When your battery is low the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message The ...

Page 45: ...To turn your phone off repeat steps 1 above Switch to the Offline profile By switching to the Offline profile you can use your phone s non network services in areas where wireless devices are prohibited such as aeroplane and hospitals To switch to the Offline profile press OK Settings Phone profiles Offline Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where wirel...

Page 46: ...r 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 the Silent profile In Idle mode press and hold to silence or unsilence your phone Change your ringtone 1 In Idle mode press OK Settings Phone profiles 2 Scroll to the profile you are using 3 Press Options Edit Voice call ringtone or Video call ringtone 4 Scr...

Page 47: ...s 1 In Idle mode press OK Settings Phone settings Shortcuts 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 OK 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 Use basic call functions Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call ...

Page 48: ...e the speaker 2 To switch back to the earpiece press OK again Use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack you can make and answer calls To redial the last call press the headset button twice 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 or view text SMS multimedia MMS or email...

Page 49: ...n Idle mode press OK Messages Create message Email You can also press in Idle mode and select Create message Email 2 Enter your email text 3 Press Options Add attachment or Create item and attach a file if necessary 4 Scroll up and enter a subject 5 Scroll up and enter an email address 6 Press Options Send to send the message Enter text When entering text you can change the text input mode Press a...

Page 50: ...nding character 6 When you are finished press Clear to return to your message Stroke 1 Press 1 through 5 to enter strokes Press 6 when you are unsure which stroke to enter This will insert a placeholder 2 Press OK A number appears by each character 3 Scroll up or down to select a character 4 Press an alphanumeric key to enter the corresponding character 5 When you are finished press Clear to retur...

Page 51: ...e to view the body of the email Add and find contacts Learn the basics of using the Phonebook feature Add a new contact 1 In Idle mode enter a phone number and press Options 2 Select Add to Phonebook a memory location phone or SIM New T9 1 Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word 2 When the word displays correctly press 0 to insert a space If the correct word does not displa...

Page 52: ...t Use basic camera functions Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos Capture photos 1 In Idle mode press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera 2 Rotate the phone anti clockwise to landscape view 3 Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments 4 Press OK or the Camera key to take a photo The photo is saved automatically 5 Press to take another photo step 2 Once you hav...

Page 53: ...a key to start recording 6 Press OK or the Camera key to stop recording The video is saved automatically 7 Press Back to record another video step 3 View videos In Idle mode press OK My files Videos My video clips a video file Listen to music Learn how to listen to music via the music player or FM radio Listen to the FM radio 1 Plug the supplied headset into the phone s multifunction jack 2 In Idl...

Page 54: ...nchronise with Windows Media Player 11 X p 38 After transferring music files to your phone or memory card 1 In Idle mode press OK Music player 2 Select a music category a music file 3 Control playback using the following keys Key Function OK Pause or resume playback Volume Adjust the volume up or down Navigation Left Skip backward Scan backward in a file press and hold Right Skip forward Scan forw...

Page 55: ...omepage You can also press in Idle mode 2 Navigate web pages using the following keys Bookmark your favourite web pages 1 In Idle mode press OK Internet Bookmarks 2 Press Options Add bookmark 3 Enter a page title and a web address URL 4 Press Save Key Function Navigation Scroll up or down on a web page OK Select an item Back Return to the previous page Options Access a list of browser options ...

Page 56: ... 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 57: ... 4 To end the call on hold press Options End call 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 mul...

Page 58: ...ook using stored contacts X p 28 1 In Idle mode press OK 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 OK Phonebook 2 Press Options My contact details 3 Enter your personal details and press Options Save Set speed dial numbers ...

Page 59: ... Groups 3 Press Options Create group 4 Enter a group name and press OK 5 Press Options Group settings 6 To set the caller ID image press OK an image category an image 7 To set a group ringtone scroll down and press OK a ringtone category a ringtone 8 Press Options Save Use advanced messaging functions Learn to create templates and use templates to create new messages Create a text template 1 In Id...

Page 60: ...s your template X p 25 4 Press Options Save as template to save the template Insert text templates in new messages 1 To start a new message press OK Messages Create message a message type You can also press in Idle mode and select Create message a message type 2 In the text field and press Options Insert Text template a template Create a message from a multimedia template 1 In Idle mode press OK M...

Page 61: ...er to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information Synchronise your phone with Windows Media Player 1 In Idle mode press OK Settings Phone settings USB settings Media player 2 Press to return to Idle mode 3 Using an optional PC data cable connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with Windows Media Player installed When connected a pop up window will appear on the PC 4 Select Sync di...

Page 62: ...n the pop up window on the PC 6 Copy files from the PC to the memory card Create a playlist 1 In Idle mode press OK Music player Playlists 2 Press Options Create playlist 3 Enter a title for your new playlist and press OK 4 Select the new playlist 5 Press Options Add Files 6 Select the files you want to include and press OK Customise your music player settings Learn to adjust the playback and soun...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...or exchanging data and using hands free features Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 In Idle mode press OK Settings Network settings 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 OK Settings Network settings Bluetooth My devices Search new device 2 Scroll to a device...

Page 65: ...end Send via or Send URL Bluetooth or Via bluetooth when sending contact data specify which data to send Receive data using 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 Print images Learn to print your image with an optional PC data cable or the Bl...

Page 66: ...cord a voice memo 1 In Idle mode press OK Applications Voice recorder 2 Press OK to start recording 3 Speak your memo into the microphone 4 When you are finished speaking press the navigation key down Play a voice memo 1 From the voice recorder screen press Options My voice clips 2 Select a file 3 Control the playback using the following keys Key Function OK Pause or resume playback Volume Adjust ...

Page 67: ... In Idle mode press OK My files Games and more an application 2 Press Options to access a list of various options and settings for your application Use the RSS reader Learn to use the RSS reader to get the latest news and information from your favourite websites Add feeds To add by entering the address of an RSS feed 1 In Idle mode press OK Applications RSS reader My feeds 2 Select Get feed Availa...

Page 68: ...tions RSS reader Search 2 Enter a web address to search for web feeds and press Search 3 Select the feed you want and check through the details 4 Press Subscribe to save in My feeds Read RSS feeds 1 In Idle mode press OK Applications RSS reader My feeds 2 Press Options Update Selected or All to get the latest content 3 Select a feed an updated post Customise RSS reader settings 1 In Idle mode pres...

Page 69: ...structions to activate the account Create a new destination 1 In Idle mode press OK Settings Application settings MobileBlog settings Destinations 2 Press Options Create new 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to add a new destination site 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to add more destinations Upload a file 1 From an application such as My files or Camera select or capture a photo or video 2 Press O...

Page 70: ...ss OK 5 Press OK to save your world clock 6 To add more world clocks repeat steps 2 5 above Add a world clock to your display In Dual Clock Display mode you can view clocks with two different time zones on your display After you have saved world clocks 1 In Idle mode press OK Applications World clock 2 Scroll to the world clock you want to add and press Options Set as second clock 3 Press Options ...

Page 71: ...op an alarm When the alarm sounds Press OK or OK to stop an alarm without snooze Press OK or OK to stop an alarm with snooze or press Snooze or any key to silence the alarm for the snooze period Deactivate an alarm 1 In Idle mode press OK Alarms 2 Scroll to the alarm you want to deactivate and press OK 3 Scroll down if necessary 4 Scroll left or right to Off 5 Press OK The auto power up feature se...

Page 72: ...rsion type 2 Enter the currencies or measurements and units in the appropriate fields Set a countdown timer 1 In Idle mode press OK Applications Timer 2 Press Set 3 Enter hours or minutes to count down and press OK 4 Press OK to begin or pause the countdown 5 When the timer expires press OK to stop the alert Use the stopwatch 1 In Idle mode press OK Applications Stopwatch 2 Press OK to begin and r...

Page 73: ... Applications Memo 2 Press Options Create 3 Enter your memo text and press OK Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events Change the calendar view 1 In Idle mode press OK Calendar 2 Press Options View mode Daily view or Weekly view Create an event 1 In Idle mode press OK Calendar 2 Press Options Create an event type 3 Enter the details of the event as required 4 Press ...

Page 74: ...correctly Phone lock When the phone lock feature is enabled you must enter the password you set for the phone PIN lock When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card You can disable this feature by using the PIN lock menu PUK lock Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incor...

Page 75: ... the right cellular network Ensure that you have not 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 micropho...

Page 76: ... 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 battery Your phone is hot to the touch When yo...

Page 77: ...Some of the contents 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 ...

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