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DUAL BAND

GSM TELEPHONE 

SGH-T408

OWNER’S MANUAL

GLOBAL SYSTEMS FOR

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS

Printed in Korea

Code No.: GH68-03287A

Eng. 12/2002. Rev.1.0

ELECTRONICS

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

depending on the software installed or your service provider.

Summary of Contents for SGH-T408

Page 1: ...MANUAL GLOBAL SYSTEMS FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS Printed in Korea Code No GH68 03287A Eng 12 2002 Rev 1 0 ELECTRONICS Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the sof...

Page 2: ...29 Phonebook 36 Storing a Phone Number with a Name 36 Using the Phonebook Options 38 Speed Dialling by SIM Memory Location 41 Searching for and Dialling a Number in the Phonebook 42 Dialling a Number...

Page 3: ...2 7 74 Voice Functions 76 Voice Dial Menu 3 1 76 Voice Command Menu 3 2 79 Voice Memo Menu 3 3 79 AnswerPhone Menu 3 4 81 3 2 Tones 82 Ring Tone Menu 4 1 82 Melody Composer Menu 4 2 84 Ring Volume Men...

Page 4: ...ay be danger ous or illegal For more detailed safety information see Health and Safety Information on page 146 Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand held phone while driving park the vehicle firs...

Page 5: ...normal position held to the ear Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung approved accessories and batter ies Qualified servi...

Page 6: ...ons indicated by the text above them on the bottom line of the display Key Description In the menu facility scroll through the menu options and phonebook memory In idle mode allow you to access your f...

Page 7: ...facility cancels your input and returns to the idle mode Key Description continued In idle mode launches the WAP Browser directly Menu Phonebook Enter numbers letters and some special characters Delet...

Page 8: ...y strength It indicates that you have an incoming call or message notifies you of any missed calls indicates whether the vibrate and Silent mode are on and notifies you at the specified time when you...

Page 9: ...IM card loaded with your subscription details such as your PIN any optional services available and so on Keep all miniature SIM cards out of the reach of small children The SIM card and its contacts c...

Page 10: ...phone on Charging a Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li ion battery Use only approved batteries and chargers Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details Note You must fully charge...

Page 11: ...ng towards the front of the phone 4 The LED indicates the status of the battery being charged Red the battery is charging Green the battery is fully charged Orange the battery is not seated correctly...

Page 12: ...en illustrated below is displayed on the main and external displays S Se er rv vi ic ce e P Pr ro ov vi id de er r A A u u g g 1 1 4 4 W W e e d d 1 1 0 0 2 2 9 9 M M e e n n u u P Ph ho on ne eb bo o...

Page 13: ...ce command features by pressing the button if the Active Folder menu option is set to Voice Dial or Voice Command For further details refer to page 94 Call Functions Making a Call When the idle screen...

Page 14: ...u to say a name when you open the phone It then automatically dials the number stored with that name For further details on the Voice Dialling feature refer to page 76 Redialling the Last Number The p...

Page 15: ...volume key on the left side of the phone 2 End the call by closing the phone or pressing Note You can answer a call while using the phonebook or menu features Viewing Missed Calls If you have a subsc...

Page 16: ...he Missed Calls menu option for further details see page 64 In Call Options Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call To access these functions during a call pre...

Page 17: ...want You can make another call while you have a call in progress if this service is supported by the network Of these two calls one is active and the other is on hold and you can swap between the cal...

Page 18: ...econnected to you 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 conta...

Page 19: ...e required person by pressing or followed by 3 Select Remove The call is ended with that participant but you can continue to talk with the other participants 4 End the multiparty call by closing the p...

Page 20: ...or scroll through the memory with or To exit press Phonebook You can store phone numbers and the corresponding names in the memory of your SIM card In addition you can store up to 500 numbers and nam...

Page 21: ...his option allows you to erase a number and name stored in the phonebook You are asked to confirm that you wish to erase the name and number from the phonebook by pressing the Yes soft key Using the P...

Page 22: ...to store a number similar to one already in memory once copied edit the number and store it into another location on the SIM card or in the phone memory Memory Status This option allows you to check...

Page 23: ...splayed press the Phonebook soft key 2 If your SIM card provides Service Dialling Number SDN and Information Number services press the OK soft key when the Find Entry option is highlighted 3 Enter the...

Page 24: ...English mode English mode Chinese Traditional Stroke mode Number mode Symbolic mode Directions for using each of the text input modes appears later in this section is a registered Trademark of Tegic...

Page 25: ...e Character Selection Map change Example Typing in Pinyin mode 2 If you cannot find the desired character from the display press or to scroll through choices in the Character Selection map When the ch...

Page 26: ...ne keys 2 Press the associated key to correspond to a tone with the character to enter the first tone to enter the second tone to enter the third tone to enter the fourth tone to enter the light tone...

Page 27: ...ch Category Typing Stokes and Characters in Stroke Mode 1 To type a character press keys corresponding to its component strokes Press keys on the handset in the order that you would write the strokes...

Page 28: ...ea is empty pressing removes characters from the Text Area Quick English Mode T9 Mode To type a word press keys corresponding to the letters you need Remember the following as you are typing 1 Press k...

Page 29: ...have entered press Clearing Letters and Words Press one or more times to clear letters to the left Press and hold down the key to erase a word l e t s e a t English Mode When typing in English mode yo...

Page 30: ...en entering the same letter twice or a different letter on the same key just wait for a few seconds for the cursor to move right automatically and enter the next letter If you enter a specific word in...

Page 31: ...be asked for a password or PIN Enter the required code and press Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise your phone These functions are arrange...

Page 32: ...ssages 3 Write Messages 4 Preset Message List 5 Setup 1 Service Centre 2 Default Type 3 Default Validity 4 Reply Path 5 Delivery Report 6 Broadcast 1 Read 2 Receive 3 Channel List 4 Language 7 Picture...

Page 33: ...f supported by your SIM card 2 May not be shown or supported by your network service provider Main Menu Level 1 Level 2 3 Voice Functions 1 Voice Dial 1 Record 2 Act 3 Delete One 4 Play All 5 Delete A...

Page 34: ...e phone password see page 143 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 a...

Page 35: ...page 74 Load ring Ring Tone menu option tone messages see page 82 Voice Mail Menu 2 1 This menu provides you with a quick way of accessing your voice mailbox if provided by your network Call Cost Menu...

Page 36: ...ou to delete obsolete messages Cut Number allows you to extract a number from the message text so that you can call the number or save it in the phonebook Connect to Voice Mail Before using this featu...

Page 37: ...completed the message you can send save and send or simply save it Delete allows you to delete the selected preset message Send allows you to send a message that you have not already sent Send again...

Page 38: ...ted are indicated by an asterisk beside the name When you select one of them you can edit enable disable or delete the channel Setup Menu 2 5 Via this menu you can set up default SMS information Servi...

Page 39: ...registered trademark of Nokia Corporation The Enter Channel option allows you to add a new channel to the channel list Enter the appropriate channel ID obtained from your service provider and a title...

Page 40: ...gnised voice tag If no match is found for the voice tag or the tag is not recognised the phone may ask you to try again Note This option is only available once you have recorded and stored voice tags...

Page 41: ...eletes all commands you have recorded Voice Memo Menu 3 3 You can use the Voice Memo feature to Record up to three voice memos Play the recorded voice memos Delete one or all voice memos Delete One al...

Page 42: ...To stop the playback press the Stop soft key Delete One allows you to delete a specific memo All memos recorded are played back starting with the most recent one Delete All allows you to delete all m...

Page 43: ...the ring tones from sources such as PCLink in the content download kit or a WAP site Note While downloading ring tones if the battery is detached from the phone you may lose the downloaded ring tones...

Page 44: ...t you wish to delete 2 Hold down for a few seconds All notes are erased 3 Press the Listen soft key You are asked to confirm that you wish to delete the melody by pressing the Yes soft key Melody Comp...

Page 45: ...scale only in the idle mode Tone each key when pressed generates a different sound Beep each key when pressed generates the same sound Ring Volume Menu 4 3 This option allows you to adjust the ring vo...

Page 46: ...h the phone on and off you hear the default jingle Cheerful when you switch the phone on and off you hear a cheerful jingle Error Tone Menu 4 8 This option allows you to select how the phone informs y...

Page 47: ...rent language for the display and voice functions You can also set the default text input mode For details on the text input modes refer to page 44 90 Settings Many different features of your phone ca...

Page 48: ...o a car kit optional 92 S Se et tt ti in ng gs s Any key Answer Depending on the setting of the Any key Answer option you can answer an incoming call by pressing any key except and the Reject soft key...

Page 49: ...Caller ID You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called Note Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting The following options are avai...

Page 50: ...il the sign is displayed You can also select a number in the phonebook or the voice server number by pressing the Options soft key followed by Phonebook or Voice Server Number 96 S Se et tt ti in ng g...

Page 51: ...calls only not available when line 2 is in use Data calls only not available when line 2 is in use To set your call barring options proceed as follows 1 Select the type of call barring required by pr...

Page 52: ...etwork and the network s acknowledgement is displayed You can also deactivate all call waiting settings by selecting the Cancel All option 100 S Se et tt ti in ng gs s 3 Press the Activate soft key to...

Page 53: ...ion The Network Selection feature enables you to control whether the network used when roaming outside your home area is selected automatically or manually Note You can select a network other than you...

Page 54: ...mber of up to 10 user groups For details on how to create activate and use a closed user group contact your service provider Example A company lends SIM cards to its employees and wants to restrict ou...

Page 55: ...Password The Change Password feature allows you to change your current phone password to a new one You must enter the current password before you can specify a new one The password is factory set to...

Page 56: ...k When the SIM Lock feature is enabled your phone only works with the current SIM You must enter the SIM lock code Once you have entered the lock code you are asked to confirm it by entering it again...

Page 57: ...the gateway Home URL URL address of your home web site Access Point NAS Phone Number PPP server phone number Login Name PPP server login ID may be optional Password PPP server password may be optional...

Page 58: ...ext if necessary 5 If you wish to set the alarm to ring on the scheduled date and time select Yes Otherwise select No 6 If you selected Yes set the time for the alarm and press OK 112 Organiser The Or...

Page 59: ...Or rg ga an ni is se er r A date that has a schedule already associated with it is underlined If you select such a date the contents are displayed Note If you have scheduled more than one event on a...

Page 60: ...o the previous menu level 116 O Or rg ga an ni is se er r Calculator Menu 6 3 You can use the phone as a 9 digit calculator The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions addition subtraction...

Page 61: ...y on the left side of the phone You can also change dates by pressing the Goto soft key 118 O Or rg ga an ni is se er r To Do List Menu 6 4 This feature allows you to Draw up a list of tasks to be don...

Page 62: ...e cities using The screen shows the City name Current date and time Time difference between the selected city and your city if you have set the local time see below for further details or GMT by defau...

Page 63: ...o another To convert a value proceed as follows 1 Select the type of conversion to be performed from Length Weight Volume Area and Temperature and press the Select soft key 2 Enter the value to be con...

Page 64: ...r rg ga an ni is se er r Timer Menu 6 9 Using the Timer feature you can set the phone to sound an alarm after a certain time 1 Press the Set soft key 2 Enter the length of time you wish to count down...

Page 65: ...t crashing in the shortest time possible When you start a new game you can select a destination level of difficulty and vehicle Once you have selected all the options Ready is displayed and the countd...

Page 66: ...Honey Ball Menu 7 3 The goal of the game is to break honey blocks by bouncing a ball between a bat and the honey blocks When you start a new game the ball is sitting on the bat in the middle of the sc...

Page 67: ...olour images WAP download 3 40 polyphonic melody WAP download 4 Customer service for Samsung mobile phones 5 Information and electronic catalogue for Samsung Electronics products 130 Fun Box This phon...

Page 68: ...r melody 132 F Fu un n B Bo ox x Note After each servicing for phone or new phone accessing Samsung Fun Club for the first time please connect your operators WAP page first Shortly disconnect from ope...

Page 69: ...eceived push messages or WAP data Reload reloads the current page Advanced gives you access to the following advanced features Some features may not be supported by your network operator About shows t...

Page 70: ...and punctuation marks To view more symbols press the More soft key If you wish to edit text move the cursor to the required position using and clear the incorrect letter by pressing Then enter the co...

Page 71: ...ce Note Please contact your service provider to check the availability of this feature and how to subscribe to ALS The ALS feature enables two lines to be associated with one SIM card Consequently you...

Page 72: ...e Mute appears Are you holding the phone close enough to your mouth The microphone is located in the bottom right side of the phone 140 Solving Problems Before contacting after sales service perform t...

Page 73: ...succession the phone will not accept the correct code for the next five minutes 142 The phone starts beeping and Warning Battery Low flashes in the display The battery is insufficiently charged Repla...

Page 74: ...er Call Barring Password The 4 digit barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function You obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this function 144 PIN...

Page 75: ...e Use only Samsung approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung approved chargers When a charger is not in use disconnect it from the power source Do not leave the battery connected...

Page 76: ...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...

Page 77: ...elded against the RF signals from your wireless phone Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives 150 5 Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving Jotting down a To Do list or flipp...

Page 78: ...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 152 Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recomm...

Page 79: ...result Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft The use of wireless phones in aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft and is illegal R Re ef fe er re en nc ce e I In nf fo...

Page 80: ...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...

Page 81: ...PIN is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card It may be a four to eight digit number and can be changed as required Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviati...

Page 82: ...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 exampl...

Page 83: ...10 is set to Voice Dial Open the phone Say the name Press the Menu soft key Scroll with or through the list of menus until you reach the required menu Press the Select soft key Scroll with or through...

Page 84: ...ress the Options soft key Select the Voice Record option Record the name and follow the instructions Record a Name for Voice Dialling Press the volume keys on the left side of the phone Adjust the Vol...

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