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Keys and icons

Keys

You can lock the keypad to prevent any

unwanted phone operations, from accidentally

pressing any of the keys. In Idle mode, press

and hold

[ ].

To unlock the keypad, press the

left soft key, and press and hold

[ ]

Camera key

Multifunction

jack

Speaker

Rear camera lens

Flashbulb

Perform the function indicated on the

bottom line of the display.

In Idle mode, access your favourite

menus directly.
In Menu mode, scroll through menu

options.

In Idle mode, access Menu mode.
In Menu mode, select the highlighted

option or confirm input.

Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers

recently dialled, missed, or received.

Summary of Contents for SGH-U808

Page 1: ...of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly Depending on your country your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com Printed in Korea Code No GH68 18974A English 05 2008 Rev 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...SGH U808 User s Guide Draft version 2008 05 24 ...

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

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

Page 5: ...eys to scroll to the specified option and then select it Indicates a key on the phone For example Indicates a soft key whose function is displayed on the phone screen For example Select 3G Your phone is capable of operating in a 3G environment allowing much greater data transfer speed video streaming and video conferencing Special features of your phone User created theme Create your own theme usi...

Page 6: ...yer Music player Play music files on your phone You can use other phone functions while listening to music FM radio Listen to your favourite radio stations anytime anywhere Digital data printing Print images messages and personal data directly from your phone Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices using wireless Bluetooth technology WEB BROWSER Access the wir...

Page 7: ...ext 12 Customise your phone 15 Use an optional memory card 17 Step outside the phone 18 Begin with call functions camera music player web browser and other special features Make or answer calls 18 Use the camera 20 Play music 21 Listen to the FM radio 24 Browse the web 26 Use Phonebook 26 Send messages 27 View messages 29 Use Bluetooth 30 Menu functions 32 All menu options listed Health and safety...

Page 8: ...mory status 7 Calendar 8 Camera 9 FM radio 10 Applications 1 Voice recorder 2 Java world 3 Image editor 4 Bluetooth 5 Memo 6 World clock 7 Calculator 8 Converter 9 Timer 10 Stopwatch 11 SIM application toolkit1 11 Alarm 12 Settings 1 Phone settings 2 Light settings 3 Display settings 4 Message settings 5 Call settings 6 Phonebook settings 7 Calendar settings 8 Browser settings 9 Music player setti...

Page 9: ...hone Assemble and charge the phone The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary depending on your country or service provider Use the purchased accessories with only Samsung authorised devices The use of these accessories with other devices could cause problems and any repair costs would not be covered by the warranty To AC power outlet ...

Page 10: ...cessary enter the PIN and press Confirm Switch off Press and hold Front camera lens Navigation keys Up Down Left Right Dial key Power Menu exit key Right soft key Special function keys Earpiece Mouthpiece Memory card slot Display Volume keys Alphanumeric keys Left soft key Menu access Confirm key Centre ...

Page 11: ...ey and press and hold Camera key Multifunction jack Speaker Rear camera lens Flashbulb Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display In Idle mode access your favourite menus directly In Menu mode scroll through menu options In Idle mode access Menu mode In Menu mode select the highlighted option or confirm input Make or answer a call In Idle mode retrieve the numbers recently di...

Page 12: ...d hold 1 to access your voicemail server Press and hold 0 to enter an international call prefix Enter special characters or perform special functions In Idle mode press and hold to activate or deactivate the Silent profile Press and hold to enter a pause between numbers Adjust the phone volume In Idle mode press and hold to turn on the camera In Camera mode take a photo or record a video ...

Page 13: ...rk or transferring data in GPRS 2 5G network Connecting to EDGE network or transferring data in EDGE network Connecting to UMTS 3G network or transferring data in UMTS 3G network Connecting to HSDPA 3G network or transferring data in HSDPA 3G network Voice call in progress Video call in progress Connected with PC via USB port Browsing Internet Connected to secured web page Music playback in progre...

Page 14: ...dset or hands free car kit connected Alarm set New message Text message Multimedia message Email Voicemail Push message Configuration message Memory card inserted Profile setting Normal Silent Driving Meeting Outdoor Offline Battery power level Current time ...

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

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

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

Page 18: ... image 4 Press Select and then Save Key tone volume Idle mode wallpaper To create a theme 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Display settings My theme Create theme 2 Press Next and select an item 3 Customise the theme as desired by following the screen 4 When you have finished enter a name for the theme and press Save 5 Press Yes to apply the theme Themes for the display ...

Page 19: ...theme quickly enter 8 2 7 and in Idle mode Your phone restarts automatically and uses the default theme 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Phone settings Shortcuts 2 Select a key 3 Select a menu to be assigned to the key 4 Press Save You can activate the Silent profile to avoid disturbing other people In Idle mode press and hold Menu shortcuts Silent profile ...

Page 20: ... Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Security settings Phone lock 2 Select On 3 Press Save 4 Enter a new 4 to 8 digit password and press Confirm 5 Enter the new password again and press Confirm Phone lock 1 In Idle mode enter an area code and phone number 2 Press Press Volume to adjust the volume 3 Press to end the call Make a call ...

Page 21: ...ece Answer a call Use the speakerphone feature 1 During a call call the second participant The first call is put on hold 2 Press Options and select Conference call 3 Repeat step 1 and 2 to add more participants 4 During a multi party call Press Options and select Private call to have a private conversation with one participant Press Options and select End Select participant a participant Drop to d...

Page 22: ... number 3 Press 4 Press to end the call This function is avalilable only if supported by your network Make an IP call 1 In Idle mode press and hold 2 Rotate the phone to the left for landscape view 3 Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments 4 Press to take a photo The photo is saved automatically 5 Press or to take another photo Take a photo ...

Page 23: ...ess 1 repeatedly to switch to Record mode 3 Rotate the phone to the left for landscape view 4 Press to start recording View a photo Record a video 5 Press or to stop recording The video is saved automatically 6 Press or to record another video 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select My files Videos My video clips 2 Select the video you want View a video ...

Page 24: ...s Your phone accepts microSD memory cards up to 8 GB depending on memory card manufacturer and type When inserting a memory card with a large amount of files your phone might work rather slowly for a few minutes while database updates This may also affect some phone functions This problem is temporary and is not a phone defect 1 Insert a memory card into the phone 2 In Idle mode press Menu and sel...

Page 25: ...have finished disconnect the phone from the PC You can copy music files to your phone by synchronising with Windows Media Player 11 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Phone settings USB settings Media player 2 Press Save 3 Press to return to Idle mode 4 Connect your phone and PC with an optional PC data cable 5 Select Sync digital media files to this device when a pop up window appears ...

Page 26: ... PC 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Music 2 Select a music category a music file Play music files 3 During playback use the following keys Centre pause or resume playback Left return to the previous file Press and hold to scan backward in a file Right skip to the next file Press and hold to scan forward in a file Up open the playlist Volume adjust the volume 4 Press Down to stop playback ...

Page 27: ...playlist 5 Press Options and select Add a source 6 Select a playlist or select the files you want and press OK 7 Press Centre to play music Create a playlist 1 Plug the connecter of the supplied headset into the multifunction jack on the phone 2 In Idle mode press Menu and select FM radio 3 When you turn on the FM radio for the first time press Yes to start automatic tuning Available radio station...

Page 28: ...the radio screen press Options and select Self tuning 2 Press Yes to confirm Available radio stations are automatically saved Store radio stations By manual setup 1 From the radio screen press Left or Right to select the radio station you want 2 Press Options and select Add to Favourites In Idle mode press Menu and select Browser Home The homepage of your service provider opens Launch the web brow...

Page 29: ...urn to the previous page press Back To access browser options press Options Navigate the web 1 In Idle mode enter a phone number and press Options 2 Select Save a memory location New 3 For Phone select a number type 4 Specify contact information 5 Press Centre or press Options and select Save to save the contact Add a contact ...

Page 30: ...roll to a number and press to dial or press Options and select Edit to edit contact information Find a contact 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages Create new message Message 2 Enter destinaton numbers and press Down 3 Enter the message text 4 Press Options and select Send to send the message Send a text message ...

Page 31: ...anizer 5 Add a media file contact calendar item or bookmark item 6 Press Options and select Send to send the message Send a multimedia message 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages Create new message Email 2 Enter email addresses and press Down 3 Enter the email text 4 Press Options and select Add attachment or Create item 5 Add a media file contact calendar item or bookmark item 6 Press O...

Page 32: ...sages Inbox 2 Select a multimedia message View a text message View a multimedia message 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages My messages Email inbox 2 Select an account 3 Press Options and select Check for new email 4 Select an email or a header 5 If you selected a header press Options and select Retrieve to view the body of the email View an email ...

Page 33: ... and select Applications Bluetooth Activation On 2 Select My phone s visibility On to allow other devices to locate your phone Turn on Bluetooth 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Applications Bluetooth My devices Search for new device 2 Select a device 3 Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device s Bluetooth PIN if it has one and press OK When the owner of the other device enters the same code p...

Page 34: ...n item 3 Press Options and select Send namecard via or Send via Bluetooth 4 Search for and select a device 5 If necessary enter the Bluetooth PIN and press OK Send data 1 If necessary enter the Bluetooth PIN and press OK 2 Press Yes to confirm that you are willing to receive Receive data ...

Page 35: ... call type IP call Select a default IP call prefix number You can also add new prefix numbers This function is avalilable only if supported by your network Area code Find and retrieve area and country codes to quickly and easily dial phone numbers Call manager Call time Check the time record for calls made and received Call manager Call costs Check the cost of your calls if supported by your SIM c...

Page 36: ...dd a new contact to Phonebook Group Organise your contacts in caller groups Speed dial Assign a speed dial number for your most frequently dialled numbers My namecard Create a name card and send it to other people Own number Check your phone numbers or assign a name to each of the numbers Management Manage contacts in Phonebook or change the default settings for Phonebook Service number View the S...

Page 37: ... the wireless web Your phone s skin colour and keytone settings do not affect this application Fun club1 Access Samsung Fun Club the preset website providing Samsung mobile phone users with attractive download services of up to date tones and wallpapers Enter URL Enter a URL address and access the associated web page Bookmarks Save URL addresses in order to quickly access web pages Saved pages Acc...

Page 38: ...d Change the settings for the web browser and access version and copyright information about it Menu Description Create new message Create and send text multimedia or email messages Menu Description My messages Access messages that you have received sent or that have failed during sending Templates Make and use templates of frequently used messages or passages Delete all Delete messages in each me...

Page 39: ...or receiving broadcast messages Memory status Check information about the memory currently in use Menu Description Menu Description Images Videos Music Sounds Other files Access media files and other files in the phone s memory Games more Access the embedded Java games and download Java applications Memory card Access the files stored on a memory card This menu is only available when you insert a ...

Page 40: ...mage editor Edit your photos using various editing tools Image stamp Make an outline stamp of a photo and merge it with another photo Bluetooth Connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices Memo Make memos for things that are important and manage them World clock Set your local time zone and find out the current time in another part of the world Calculator Perform arithmetic functions Co...

Page 41: ...a period of time for the phone to count down Stopwatch Measure elapsed time SIM application toolkit Use a variety of additional services offered by your service provider Depending on your SIM card this menu may be available but labelled differently Menu Description Menu Description Phone settings Phone profiles Change the sound settings of the phone for different events or situations Phone setting...

Page 42: ...w the phone reacts if you press and hold Volume when a call comes in Menu Description Phone settings Show caller information Set the phone to display or block caller information on all missed calls and incoming messages Phone settings My menu Set up a menu of your own using your favourite menu items which can be easily accessed by pressing Up in Idle mode Phone settings USB settings Select a USB m...

Page 43: ...reen Set up the idle screen on the main display Display settings My theme Select a display style for the main menu screen Menu Description Display settings Text display Change the display settings for the text displayed on the idle screen Display settings Pop up list menu Display the pop up list that shows the menu options Display settings Dialling display Customise the settings for the display wh...

Page 44: ...cts to Select a default memory location for saving contacts Menu Description Phonebook settings Search by initials Activate the last name and first name input fields on the contact list You can search for a contact with the initial letters of the first name and last name more quickly Phonebook settings Own number Check your phone numbers or assign a name to each of the numbers Calendar settings St...

Page 45: ...home area or let the network be chosen automatically Network settings Network mode Change to an appropriate band when you travel abroad Menu Description Security settings Phone lock Activate your phone password to protect your phone against unauthorised use Security settings SIM lock Set the phone to work only with the current SIM card by assigning a SIM lock password Security settings PIN lock Ac...

Page 46: ...tings Change PIN2 code Change your current PIN2 if supported by your SIM card Menu Description Setup wizard Quickly customise basic settings of your phone Select the option you want for each setting by following the onscreen instructions Memory settings Change the settings related with the memory and check information about the memory currently in use You can also clear the memory Reset settings R...

Page 47: ...views of the scientific literature related to the biological effects of RF energy The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate 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 limi...

Page 48: ...00 Mode Part 24 Head 1 02 W Kg Body worn 0 712 W Kg For body worn operation this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines whenused with a Samsung accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1 5 cm from the body Non compliance with the above restrictions may result in violation of...

Page 49: ...e phone and the user s head These RF exposures are limited by Federal Communications Commission safety guidelines that were developed with the advice of FDA and other federal health and safety agencies When the phone is located at greater distances from the user the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person s RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source The so ...

Page 50: ... wireless phones before they can be sold as it does with new drugs or medical devices However the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit radio frequency energy RF at a level that is hazardous to the user In such a case FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair replace or recall the phones so that the ...

Page 51: ...ral 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 base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves th...

Page 52: ...2000 Between them the studies investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer glioma meningioma or acoustic neuroma tumors of the brain or salivary gland leukemia or other cancers None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects from wireless phones RF exposures However none of the studies can answer questions about long...

Page 53: ...tudies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency energy RF FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization international Electromagnetic Fields EMF Project since its inception in 1996 An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new rese...

Page 54: ... by wireless phone every day you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance For example you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna Again the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful But if you are conc...

Page 55: ...ones there is no reason to believe that hands free kits reduce risks Hands free kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience and comfort These systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone which is the source of the RF emissions will not be placed against the head On the other hand if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use th...

Page 56: ... can interact with some electronic devices For this reason FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference EMI of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation AAMI The final draft a joint effort by FDA medical device ma...

Page 57: ...fety 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 WHO http www who int peh emf International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection http www icnirp de National Radiation Protection Board UK http www nrpb org uk Updated 4 3 20...

Page 58: ...ime 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 Jotting down a to do list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your prima...

Page 59: ... a broken traffic signal a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen call 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 ...

Page 60: ...d 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 breast pocket should use t...

Page 61: ...ch your phone off in any facility where posted notices require you to do so Potentially Explosive Environments Switch your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Sparks 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 st...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment 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 ...

Page 64: ...gh your phone is quite sturdy 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 equip...

Page 65: ... strength icon The more bars displayed the stronger the signal If you re inside a building being near a window may give you better reception Understanding the Power Save Feature If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching a Power Save feature is automatically activated If your phone is active it periodically rechecks service availability or you can check it yourself by p...

Page 66: ...et immediately turn the power off and remove the battery If it is inoperable call Customer Care for service Availability of Various Features Ring Tones Many services and features are network dependent and may require additional subscription and or usage charges Not all features are available for purchase or use in all areas Downloadable Ring Tones may be available at an additional cost Other condi...

Page 67: ...me to buy a new battery If left unused a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time 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 to a charger for more than a week since overcharging may shorten its life Extreme temperatures will affect ...

Page 68: ...ter Always recycle Do not dispose of batteries in a fire 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 Keep the phone dry Precip...

Page 69: ...ch 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 manufacturer s warranty even if the warranty for your phone has not expired If your phone has a flash or light do not use it too close to the eyes of people o...

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