Samsung SGH-S208 User Manual Download

Page: 1 / 73

TRI BAND

GPRS TELEPHONE

SGH-S208

* Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone,

depending on the software installed or your service provider.

Printed in Korea

Code No.: GH68-03540A

English. 06/2003. Rev. 1.0

World Wide Web

http://www.samsungmobile.com

Summary of Contents for SGH-S208

Page 1: ...208 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software installed or your service provider Printed in Korea Code No GH68 03540A English 06 2003 Rev 1 0 World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com ...

Page 2: ...swering a Call 27 Viewing Missed Calls 28 Quickly Switching to Silent Mode 30 Selecting Functions and Options 31 Example Setting the Display Language 33 Phonebook 35 Storing a Number with a Name 35 Using Phonebook Entry Options 37 Searching for a Number in the Phonebook 39 Editing a Caller Group 41 Speed Dialling 42 Checking the Memory Status 43 SDN 44 Entering Text 45 Changing the Text Input Mode...

Page 3: ...1 81 Received Calls Menu 2 2 81 Dialled Calls Menu 2 3 82 Delete All Menu 2 4 82 Call Time Menu 2 5 82 Call Cost Menu 2 6 83 Sound Settings 84 Ring Tone Menu 3 1 84 Ring Volume Menu 3 2 84 Alert Type Menu 3 3 85 Keypad Tone Menu 3 4 85 Message Tone Menu 3 5 86 Folder Tone Menu 3 6 87 Power On Off Menu 3 7 87 Extra Tones Menu 3 8 87 Phone Settings 89 Infrared Activate Menu 4 1 89 My Settings Menu 4...

Page 4: ...l wireless phones may be subject to interference which could affect their performance Special Regulations Meet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it or when it may cause interference or danger in a hospital for example Sensible Use Use only in the normal position held to the ear Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna wh...

Page 5: ...one Simple hands free kit Car holder Standard slim batteries Cigarette lighter adapter Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung approved accessories and batteries Use of unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous Qualified Service Only qualified service personnel may install or repair your phone Handset Batterys User s Manual Travel Adapter Battery Charger Ear Micropho...

Page 6: ...ns indicated by the text above them on the bottom line of the display In the idle mode launches the WAP Wireless Application Protocol browser directly Deletes characters from the display In the menu mode returns to the previous menu level Makes or answers a call When held down in the idle mode recalls the last number dialled or received In the menu mode selects a menu function or stores informatio...

Page 7: ...functions on the side of the phone During a call adjust the earpiece volume In the idle mode adjust the key volume In the menu mode scroll through the menu options and phonebook memory Display Display Layout The display has three areas Area Description First line Displays various icons see page 14 Middle lines Display messages instructions and any information that you enter number to be dialled fo...

Page 8: ...en travelling in other countries for example Appears when the mute mode is active Backlight A backlight illuminates the display and the keypad When you press any key or open the folder the backlight turns on and lights for a given period of time depending on the Back Light menu option Then it dims and finally turns off after one minute To specify the length of time for which the backlight is activ...

Page 9: ... plug in SIM card loaded with your subscription details such as your PIN any optional services available and so on Important The plug in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratching or bending so be careful when handling inserting or removing the card Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small children 1 If necessary switch off the phone by holding down the key until the power o...

Page 10: ...battery is properly installed before switching the phone on Charging a Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li ion battery A travel adapter and a battery charger come with your phone Use only approved batteries and chargers Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details Note You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time A discharged battery is fully rec...

Page 11: ...w the battery is not correctly plugged in or operating in a too high or low temperature 4 When charging is finished unplug the adapter from both the power outlet and the charger 5 Remove the battery from the charger Using the Travel Adapter The travel adapter allows you to use the phone while the battery is charging but this will cause the phone to charge more slowly 1 With the battery in position...

Page 12: ...age use the Language menu option Menu 4 5 for further details refer to page 92 5 When you wish to switch the phone off hold down the key until the power off image displays Service Provider 07 30 Fri 10 Jan Fri 10 07 30 Menu Name Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain you hear a warning tone and a message repeats at regular intervals on the display...

Page 13: ...a missing digit simply by pressing the appropriate key the whole display C key for more than one second Ending a Call When you want to finish your call briefly press the key Redialling the Last Number The phone stores the numbers you dialled received or missed if the caller is identified see Call Records on page 81 for further details To recall any of these numbers 1 If you have typed any characte...

Page 14: ...dentified the caller s phone number or name if stored in your Phonebook is displayed 1 If necessary open the folder Press the key or the Accept soft key to answer the incoming call If the Anykey Answer option in the Extra Settings menu Menu 4 8 is checked you can press any key to answer a call except for the key and the Reject soft key see page 97 If the Active Folder option in the Extra Settings ...

Page 15: ...soft key missed call number see the following page Editing a Missed Call Number Note If the number corresponding to the missed call is not available the Edit Number option is not displayed 1 Press the Options soft key 2 Press the or key to highlight the Edit Number option 3 Press the Select soft key 4 Change the number as required 5 To Press the call the number key store the Save soft key and ente...

Page 16: ...ook menu Quickly Switching to Silent Mode The silent mode is convenient when discretion is required and you wish to stop the phone from making any noise in a theatre for example In the idle mode to switch your phone quickly to the silent mode simply press and hold the key until the Silent Mode message and vibration icon display In the silent mode your phone changes the sound settings as follows Op...

Page 17: ...ssword or PIN Enter the required code and press the OK soft key Note When you access a list of options your phone highlights the current option If however there are only two options such as On Off or Enable Disable your phone highlights the option that is not currently active so that you can select it directly Example Setting the Display Language 1 When the idle screen is displayed press the Menu ...

Page 18: ...can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in the memory of your SIM card The SIM card and phone memories although physically separate are used as a single entity called the Phonebook Storing a Number with a Name There are two ways to store a number Using the Save soft key in idle mode Using the New Entry option in the Phonebook menu Storing a Number in Idle mode As soon as you start to...

Page 19: ...location number and enter your preferred location by pressing the number keys 7 Press the OK soft key to store the name and number After storing the phone displays the Phonebook entry or name just created 8 To Press the use the entry Options soft key options return to the idle key screen Storing a Number Using the Phonebook Menu 1 When the idle screen is displayed press the Name soft key 2 Scroll ...

Page 20: ...alls you Select one of the ten groups available To remove an entry from a group select the No Group option For more information on how to change caller group properties see page 41 Add Entry allows you to add a new number in a different category mobile office home or E mail to the currently selected name A Phonebook entry or name can contain up to four number one in each category Searching for a N...

Page 21: ...y to dial the number or press the Options soft key to access the Phonebook entry options for further details see page 38 Editing a Caller Group 1 When the idle screen is displayed press the Name soft key 2 Scroll to Group Edit by pressing the or key and press the Select soft key 3 Scroll through the group list by pressing or key When the group you want to edit hightlights press the Options soft ke...

Page 22: ... assigned a number to the selected key the following options are available Change allows you to assign a different number to the key Erase allows you to clear the setting so that no number is assigned to the key Erase All allows you to clear the settings for all keys so that no numbers are assigned to any of the keys Number allows you to view the number assigned to the key 7 When you have finished...

Page 23: ...llows you to enter characters for messages and names in Chinese and English To enter Chinese text the phone provides several widely used pronunciation based Pinyin and character shape based Stroke input methods to meet the preferences of different users allowing for greater convenience and ease of use You can also enter any combination of Chinese characters alphabets numbers and special symbols in...

Page 24: ...the desired mode with the and keys 3 To select the displayed mode press the Confirm soft key Enter Name Input Mode Pinyin CHN S Stroke Quick English English CHN T Stroke Number OK PY Mode Confirm Text input mode indicator Note If you want to exit the menu without changing to a new mode press the right soft key 4 You will find the selected text input mode indicator at the bottom of the display Chin...

Page 25: ... press the key When the character you are typing appears in the Character Selection Map you may select it without completing the Pinyin spelling for the character li Enter Name OK PY Mode Character Selection Map Key Stroke Area Press and to enter li 3 To select a character press the 1 key to activate the Character Selection Map A number 7 to is added to the beginning of a corresponding character W...

Page 26: ...der from top to bottom and from left to right Your phone provides Chinese Simplified Stroke mode and Chinese Traditional Stroke mode The two modes work similarly but the characters that appear on the display may differ Even though there are many different strokes used to create Chinese characters the strokes are classified into 5 basic categories heng shu pie dian and zhe The basic strokes are pri...

Page 27: ...our text message press the or key Clearing Strokes and Characters Press the C key one or more times to remove strokes to the left When the Key Stroke Area is empty pressing the C key removes characters from the Text Area Rapid Character Entry Rapid character entry is easy in any mode using the Character Selection Map As you enter characters your phone predicts the next character you might want and...

Page 28: ... 1 key is used twice to display two punctuation marks L E T S E A T Changing the Case To change the case of the letters use the key The Capital Lock mode is indicated by and the Small Caps mode is indicated by Scrolling You can move the cursor through the text by using the and keys Clearing Letters and Words To delete letters press the C key Press and hold down the C key to clear the display Using...

Page 29: ...r Displayed Upper Case Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Space Lower Case Using the Number Mode The Number mode enables you to enter numbers in a text message a telephone number for example Press the keys corresponding to the required digits before manually switching back to the appropriate text input mode Using the Symbolic Mode The symbol mode enables you to insert symbols in a text message Use the and ke...

Page 30: ...n must be selected 58 Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call Putting a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want You can make another call while you have a call in progress if your network supports this service If you have an active call and a call on hold you may switch between the two calls changing the o...

Page 31: ...ll while you have a call in 1 Press the key to answer the incoming call The first call is automatically put on hold Sending DTMF Tones You can send the DTMF dual tone multi frequency tones of the number on the display during a call This option is helpful for entering a password or account number when you call an automated system like a banking service To send the DTMF tones 1 When you are connecte...

Page 32: ... the phone or pressing the key 2 To switch between the two calls press the Swap soft key To end a held call press the Options soft key and select the End Held Call option 3 To end the current call press the key Making a Multiparty Call A multiparty call is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multiparty or conference call For more information contact your...

Page 33: ...nu is displayed first when you press the Menu soft key to enter menu mode For further details refer to your SIM card instructions Using the Menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your needs These functions are arranged in menus and sub menus The menus and sub menus can be accessed by scrolling with the navigation keys or by using the shortcuts Accessing M...

Page 34: ...per 4 2 2 Menu Style 4 3 Greeting Message 4 4 Own Number 4 5 Language Shown only if supported by your SIM card 1 Messages see page 70 1 1 Inbox 1 2 Outbox 1 3 Write New 1 4 Templates 1 5 Settings 1 5 1 Setting 1 1 5 2 Setting 2 1 5 3 Setting 3 1 5 4 Common Setting 1 6 My Objects 1 6 1 My EMS Melody 1 6 2 My EMS Picture 1 6 3 My EMS Animation 1 6 4 Delete All 1 7 Memory Status 1 7 1 SIM memory 1 7 ...

Page 35: ...7 3 Downloads 7 3 1 Games More 7 3 2 Sounds 7 3 3 Pictures Shown only if the Close User Group feature is active 4 Phone Settings continued 4 6 Security 4 6 1 PIN Check 4 6 2 Change PIN 4 6 3 Phone Lock 4 6 4 Change Password 4 6 5 SIM Lock 4 6 6 FDN Mode 4 6 7 Change PIN2 4 7 Display Settings 4 7 1 Contrast 4 7 2 Back Light 4 7 3 Auto Light 4 7 4 Service Light 4 7 5 Graphic Logo 4 8 Extra Settings ...

Page 36: ...t you have already sent or will send When you enter this menu the list of messages in the box displays with the recipients phone numbers or names if available in your Phonebook Messages The SMS Short Message Service function is a network service and may not be supported by your network Messages can be sent by text fax Email and paging messaging systems provided that these services are supported by...

Page 37: ...ne You can use the objects when writing a message for details see page 74 Write New Menu 1 3 In this menu you can write and send a text message Note If you add items to the message the number of the characters you can enter will be decreased Creating a Message using the Options 1 Create your message Note For more information about entering characters refer to page 45 2 When you have completed your...

Page 38: ...onebook allows you to add a Phonebook entry in your message Select one from the list Add Bookmark allows you to add a web page s address stored in your Favorite list Menu 7 2 2 Select one from the list 4 Complete the message and send or save it by following the procedure from Step 2 on page 73 Templates Menu 1 4 Using this menu you can preset up to five messages that you use most frequently Scroll...

Page 39: ...ing The following options are available Reply Path allows the recipient of your SMS message to send you a reply message via your message centre if the service is provided by the network Delivery Reports allows you to activate or deactivate the report function When this function is activated the network informs you whether your message has been delivered or not Bearer Selection allows you to choose...

Page 40: ...voice server press and hold down the 1 key in the idle mode Voice Server allows you to change the voice mail server number if necessary To Press the enter the server corresponding number numeric keys correct a digit C key move the cursor to or key the left right without clearing the digit save the number OK key Note Voice Mail is a network feature Please contact your service provider for more info...

Page 41: ...l Records In this menu you can view the missed incoming or outgoing calls length of time of the call you made or received cost of your calls Note You can access all numbers in the three types of call records by pressing the key in the idle mode Missed Calls Menu 2 1 This option lets you view the last 20 numbers of the calls you received The number and name if available display together with the da...

Page 42: ...al length of all calls received since the timer was last reset Reset Timers the option used to reset the call timers you must first enter the phone password see page 124 and then press the OK soft key Note The actual time invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary depending on network features rounding off for billing purposes and so on Call Cost Menu 2 6 This feature lets you view the c...

Page 43: ...option allows you to adjust the ring volume to one of five levels Use the and keys or the and keys on the left side of the phone Sound Settings Alert Type Menu 3 3 This option allows you to specify how you are to be informed of any incoming calls The following options are available Light only only the backlight is switched on the phone neither rings nor vibrates Melody the phone rings using the ri...

Page 44: ...lable Off the phone does not use the CB tone Light Only the service light above the external display flashes Vibration the phone vibrates Single Beep the phone beeps once SMS CB Tone x the phone uses a CB tone You are provided with several CB tones Folder Tone Menu 3 6 This option allows you to turn on or off the sounds that the phone generates when you open and close the folder You can choose fro...

Page 45: ... of these features are accessed via the Phone Settings menu Infrared Activate Menu 4 1 This feature allows you to send or receive data through the infrared port To use an infrared connection you must configure and activate an IrDA compliant infrared port on your PC activate the infrared feature on the phone the IrDA icon appears on the top line of the display align the IrDA port on the phone with ...

Page 46: ...image To display only the wallpaper press the No soft key Menu Style This option allows you to select the menu display style You can choose between Folder Style and Page Style Greeting Message Menu 4 3 This option allows you to set a greeting message to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on The current message displays To Press the clear the existing C key and hold it down message unt...

Page 47: ... time the phone is switched on Change PIN This feature allows you to change your current PIN to a new one provided that the PIN Check feature is enabled You must enter the current PIN before you can specify a new one Once you have entered a new PIN you are asked to confirm it by entering it again Phone Lock When the Phone Lock feature is enabled the phone is locked and you must enter the 8 digit p...

Page 48: ...w one Once you have entered a new PIN2 you are asked to confirm it by entering it again Note Not all SIM cards have a PIN2 If your SIM card does not this menu option is not displayed Display Settings Menu 4 7 Contrast This option allows you to adjust the contrast of the display screens to make them lighter or darker To adjust the display contrast 1 Select the required display Main LCD or Front LCD...

Page 49: ...rator logo stored in your phone is displayed in idle mode if no logo has been stored the operator name is displayed Off the operator name is displayed in idle mode Extra Settings Menu 4 8 You can turn the automatic redialling or answering features on or off To turn a Press the feature on On soft key A check mark is displayed in front of the option off Off soft key The check mark is no longer displ...

Page 50: ...ser The Organiser feature enables you to view the calendar and organise your schedule define a list of things to do set the current date and time set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time to remind you of an appointment for example use the phone as a calculator for basic mathematical equations or currency exchange operations Calendar Menu 5 1 With the Calendar feature you can consul...

Page 51: ...f you select a day for which a memo already exists you can press the Edit soft key to edit the memo displayed Note For further details about how to enter characters refer to page 45 Once you have finished editing the memo press the OK soft key The following options are then available when you press the Options soft key Alarm allows you to set the alarm to ring on the chosen day Erase allows you to...

Page 52: ... deadline for the task edit an existing highlight the task task press the Options soft key select the Edit option change the text priority and deadline for the task To Then sort the existing press the Options soft tasks by priority key or status select the Sort option select the sort criterion High Low Done or Undo copy a task highlight the task press the Options soft key select the Copy option ch...

Page 53: ...key one or more times The local date and time display 2 Press the Set soft key Time Format allows you to change the time format to 24 Hours or 12 Hours Alarm Menu 5 4 This feature allows you to set the alarm to ring at a specific time set the phone to switch on automatically and ring the alarm even if the phone is switched off Autopower menu option set to Enable The following options are available...

Page 54: ...wing options are available when you press the Options soft key Remove Alarm deactivates the current alarm Alarm Sound Set allows you to select the alarm melody Calculator Menu 5 5 With this feature you can use the phone as a calculator The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions addition subtraction multiplication and division Using the Calculator 1 Enter the first number using the nume...

Page 55: ...e following call types Voice calls only Data calls only Example You can divert voice calls to your colleague if you are already using the phone To set your call diverting options 1 Select the type of call diverting required by pressing the or key and then press the Select soft key 2 Select the type of calls to be diverted by pressing the or key and then press the Select soft key The current status...

Page 56: ... by pressing the or key and then press the Select soft key 2 Select the type of calls to be barred by pressing the or key and then press the Select soft key 3 Press the Activate soft key to confirm your settings 4 Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider The phone sends your settings to the network and the network s acknowledgement is displayed To deactivate specific call...

Page 57: ...key You can also deactivate all call waiting settings by selecting the Cancel All option Network Selection Menu 6 4 The Network Selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area Note You can select a network other than your home network only if it has a valid roaming agreement with your home network To indicate whether the net...

Page 58: ...access the following options after pressing the Select soft key The following options are available Index List lets you list add or delete CUG index numbers The list of current CUG indexes appears Add a new CUG index as advised by your service provider or delete a selected group To Press the scroll the through or key the existing CUG indexes add a new CUG Options soft key index select the Add opti...

Page 59: ...y searches for all the available networks Your phone then registers with a preferred network within the selected band Funbox The Funbox menu contains several fun options Games Menu 7 1 You can enjoy three games with your phone Scroll to the required game using the and keys and press the Select soft key For further details on the game refer to the on screen help WAP Browser Menu 7 2 Your phone is e...

Page 60: ...oves the selected MIDlet When the confirmation message appears press the Remove soft key To cancel your selection press the Cancel soft key Entering Text When entering URL addresses the following input modes are available ABC allows you to enter upper case English characters abc allows you to enter lower case English characters 123 allows you to enter numbers Sym allows you to enter symbols After ...

Page 61: ...me You must enter the Personal Identification Number supplied with the SIM card The PIN Check feature is enabled Every time the phone is switched on the PIN have to be entered To disable the feature use the PIN Check menu option Menu 4 6 1 Enter PUK The PIN code was entered incorrectly three times in succession and the phone is now blocked Enter the PUK supplied by your network operator Pictures I...

Page 62: ...not hear you speaking Have you switched off the microphone Are you holding the phone close enough to your mouth The microphone is located at the bottom of the phone The phone starts beeping and Warning Low Battery flashes on the display The battery is insufficiently charged Replace the battery and recharge it The audio quality of the call is poor Check the signal strength indicator on the display ...

Page 63: ... and is factory set to 00000000 To Refer to Activate deactivate the Page 93 Phone Lock feature Menu 4 6 3 Change the phone Page 93 password Menu 4 6 4 PIN The Personal Identification Number or PIN 4 to 8 digits protects your SIM card against unauthorised use It is usually supplied with the SIM card If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession the code is disabled and cannot be used unti...

Page 64: ...isabled PIN2 If you lose the code contact your service provider To re enable your PIN2 1 Key in the PUK2 and press the OK soft key 2 Enter a new PIN2 of your choice and press the OK soft key 3 When the Confirm PIN2 message is displayed key in the same code again and press the OK soft key If you enter an incorrect PUK2 ten times in succession you will not be able to access the functions requiring t...

Page 65: ...hargers When a charger is not in use disconnect it from the power source Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week since overcharging may shorten its life Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery it may require cooling or warming first Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places such as in a car in summer or winter conditions as you will ...

Page 66: ...bers while driving Jotting down a To Do list or flipping through your Phonebook takes your attention away from your primary responsibility driving safely 130 Health and Safety Information 6 Dial sensibly and assess the traffic if possible place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary If you need to make a call while moving dia...

Page 67: ...15 cm 6 inches be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research Persons with pacemakers Should always keep the phone more than 15 cm 6 inches from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on Should not carry the phone in a...

Page 68: ...icals 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 rely solely on any wireless pho...

Page 69: ... of telephone services to the offender or legal action or both Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children s Keep the phone dr...

Page 70: ...r mobile phone here are a few definitions Active Folder Ability to answer a call simply by opening the phone Call Barring Ability to restrict outgoing and incoming calls Call Diverting Ability to reroute calls to another number Call Holding Ability to put one call on standby while answering or making another call you can then switch between the two calls as required Call Waiting Ability to inform ...

Page 71: ...ber and can be changed as required Glossary PUK PIN Unblocking Key Security code used to unlock the phone when an incorrect PIN has been entered three times in succession The eight digit number is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card Roaming Use of your phone when you are outside your home area when travelling for example SDN Service Dialling Numbers Telephone numbers supplied by you...

Page 72: ...keys through the list of the options until the required one is selected Press the Select soft key Each of the two soft keys and perform the function indicated by the text above it on the bottom line of the display 143 142 Glossary Tri Band Ability to handle any of the following types of network GSM 900 GSM 1800 combined GSM 900 1800 and GSM 1900 MHz bands for greater call success and wider roaming...

Page 73: ...e Name soft key Number Select the Search option in the Enter the name Phonebook Press the OK soft key To scroll through the names press the or key Press the View soft key To scroll through the numbers press the or key Press the key to dial Answer a Open the phone Call or press the key Adjust the Press the or key Volume on the left side of the phone Choose Select the Alert Type the Alert menu optio...

Search results

Summary of Contents for SGH-S208

Reviews:

Related manuals for SGH-S208

Brands by name

Popular brands

Samsung SGH-S208, User Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for SGH-S208

Reviews:

Related manuals for SGH-S208

Brands by name

Popular brands