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SGH-U908E
User’s Guide

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Page 2: ...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 3: ...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 4: ...ch panel 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 MobileBlog Share your photos and videos...

Page 5: ...other phone functions while listening to music FM radio Listen to your favourite radio stations anytime anywhere Image editor Edit or decorate your photos 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 wireless web to get u...

Page 6: ... your phone 14 Step outside the phone 16 Begin with call functions camera music player web browser and other special features Make or answer calls 16 Use the camera 18 Upload photos and videos to the web 20 Play music 21 Listen to the FM radio 25 Browse the web 26 Use Phonebook 27 Send messages 28 View messages 29 Use Bluetooth 30 Switch applications 32 Menu functions 33 All menu options listed He...

Page 7: ...in various accessories from your local Samsung dealer Get started First steps to operating your phone 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 To AC power outlet ...

Page 8: ...cessary enter the PIN and press Confirm Switch off 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold Front camera lens Video call key Touch panel Dial key Power Menu exit key Right soft key Special function keys Earpiece Mouthpiece Multi function Jack Display Delete key Volume keys Alphanumeric keys Left soft key Application switch key ...

Page 9: ... Rear camera lens Memory card slot Mirror Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display In Idle mode press and hold to access the following menus directly Centre Menu mode or a service supported by your service provider Up Down Left Right your favourite menus In Menu mode scroll through menu options or select the highlighted menu option or confirm input OK Make or answer a call ...

Page 10: ... other applications without exiting the current application Enter numbers letters and some special characters In Idle mode press and 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 number...

Page 11: ...rring 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 Out of your service area Video call in progress Connected with PC via USB port Browsing Internet Connected to secured web page Music playba...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...on 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 want ...

Page 14: ... press 0 to display alternative 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 touch panel to move the cursor Press C to delete characters one by one Press and hold C to clear the entire display ...

Page 15: ... Menu and select 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 profiles 2 Select the profile you...

Page 16: ...gory 3 Select an image 4 Press Set Key tone volume Idle mode wallpaper 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Display light settings Display settings My theme Main display Select theme 2 Select a theme 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Phone settings Shortcuts 2 Select a direction 3 Select a menu to be assigned to the direction Menu mode skin colour Menu shortcuts ...

Page 17: ...r people In Idle mode press and hold 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select 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 Silent profile Phone lock To make a voice call 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 18: ...me to allow the caller to see you via the camera 2 Press to end the call Answer a call During a voice call press OK and then Yes to activate the speaker Press OK again to switch back to the earpiece 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 Use the speakerphone feature Make a m...

Page 19: ...ns and select End Select participant a participant Drop to drop one participant 5 Press to end the multi party call 1 In Idle mode press and hold Camera 2 Rotate the phone to the left for landscape view 3 Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments 4 Press Camera to take a photo The photo is saved automatically 5 Press to take another photo Take a photo ...

Page 20: ...tedly to switch to Record mode 3 Rotate the phone to the left for landscape view 4 Press Camera to start recording View a photo Record a video 5 Press or Camera to stop recording The video is saved automatically 6 Press to record another video 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select My files Camera album 2 Select the video you want View a video ...

Page 21: ...ings ShoZu activation 2 Select On 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to activate the account Activate the ShoZu account 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Application settings MobileBlog settings Destinations 2 Press Options and select Create new 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to add a new destination site Set a destination site ...

Page 22: ... 5 Enter the title and description and select a tag 6 Press Upload Upload a file Use these methods Download from the wireless web Download from a PC using the optional Samsung PC Studio See Samsung PC Studio User s Guide Receive via Bluetooth Copy to a memory card See the next section Synchronise music files with Windows Media Player See page 23 Prepare music files ...

Page 23: ...e 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 select Settings Phone settings PC connections Mass storage Copy music files to a memory card 3 Press to return to Idle mode 4 Connect your phone and PC with an optional PC data cable 5 Select Open folder to view files when a pop up window appears on your PC 6 Copy fil...

Page 24: ...l PC data cable 4 Select Sync digital media files to this device when a pop up window appears on your PC Synchronise withWindows Media Player 5 Enter the name of your phone and click Finish 6 Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list 7 Click Start Sync 8 When synchronisation is finished disconnect the phone from the PC 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Multimedia Music player 2 ...

Page 25: ... file open the playlist Volume adjust the volume 4 Press to stop playback 1 From the music player screen press Options and select Open playlist All Playlists 2 Press Options and select Create playlist 3 Enter the title of the playlist and press OK 4 Select the added playlist 5 Press Options and select Add a source 6 Select a playlist or select the files you want and press OK 7 Press OK to play mus...

Page 26: ...t time press Yes to start automatic tuning Available radio stations are automatically saved Listen to the radio 4 Press or to find available radio stations Alternatively press or to select a stored radio station 5 Press to turn off the radio By automatic tuning 1 From the radio screen press Options and select Self tuning 2 Press Yes to confirm Available radio stations are automatically saved Store...

Page 27: ...ess Options and select Add to Favourites In Idle mode press Menu and select Browser Go to homepage The homepage of your service provider opens Launch the web browser To scroll through browser items press or To select an item press OK To return to the previous page press Back To access browser options press Options Navigate the web ...

Page 28: ...ct a number type 4 Specify contact information 5 Press or press Options and select Save to save the contact Add a contact 1 In Idle mode press Contacts 2 Enter the first few letters of the name you want 3 Select a contact 4 Scroll to a number and press to dial or press Options and select Edit to edit contact information Find a contact ...

Page 29: ...ptions and select Send to send the message Send a text message 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages Create message Message 2 Enter the message text 3 Press Options and select Add item Create item or Add attachment 4 Add a media file contact calendar item or bookmark item 5 Press Options and select Add subject 6 Enter the message subject 7 Press to move to the recipient field Send a multim...

Page 30: ...ext 3 Press Options and select Add attachment or Create item 4 Add a media file contact calendar item or bookmark item Send an email 5 Press to move to the subject field 6 Enter the email subject 7 Press to move to the recipient field 8 Enter email addresses 9 Press Options and select Send to send the email 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages Inbox 2 Select a text message View a text mes...

Page 31: ...t Messages Inbox 2 Select a multimedia message 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages Email inbox 2 Press Options and select Download 3 Select an email or a header 4 If you selected a header press Options and select Retrieve to view the body of the email View a multimedia message View an email 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Applications Bluetooth Activation On 2 Select My phone s visi...

Page 32: ... and press OK When the owner of the other device enters the same code pairing is complete Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device 1 Access an application such as Phonebook My files Calendar Memo or Task 2 Select an 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 ...

Page 33: ... press OK 2 Press Yes to confirm that you are willing to receive 1 While using a menu press 2 Select an application Receive data Switch to an application Call open the dialling screen Messages access the Messages menu Internet launch the web browser Music player open the music player screen 1 Press 2 Scroll to End all 3 Press Yes Available applications Close all running applications ...

Page 34: ...lls dialled received or missed Phonebook Search for contact information stored in Phonebook Multimedia Menu Description Music player Access and listen to all music files sorted by criteria You can also make your own music playlists FM radio Listen to music or news via the FM radio on your phone Voice recorder Record voice memos and any other sounds ...

Page 35: ...sses in order to quickly access web pages Saved pages Access the list of pages you have saved while online History Access the list of pages you have accessed recently Advanced Clear the cache Delete cookies or set whether or not they are stored Change the settings for the web browser and access version and copyright information about it Browser settings Select a connection profile to be used for a...

Page 36: ...Access messages that the phone is attempting to send or has failed to send Sentbox Access messages that you have sent My folders Create new folders and organise your messages Templates Make and use templates of frequently used messages or passages Delete by folders Delete messages in each message folder all at once Settings Set up various options for using the messaging services Memory status Chec...

Page 37: ...ur images or videos Yahoo Launch the Yahoo search engine to find information news images or local services from around the web You can also use the messenger service Menu Description Camera album Access the list of photos and videos you have taken and recorded Images Videos Sounds Other files Access media files and other files stored in the phone s memory Games and more Access and download Java co...

Page 38: ... Description Games and more Access the embedded Java games and download Java contents Image editor Edit your images using various editing tools Video editor Edit your videos by combining photos or videos Menu Description Bluetooth Connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices RSS reader Save your favourite news channels or blogs to libraries and get the latest news and updated informatio...

Page 39: ...Calculator Perform arithmetic functions Convertor Do conversions such as length and temperature Timer Set a period of time for the phone to count down Menu Description Stopwatch Measure elapsed time Entertainment Games and more Access and download Java contents Entertainment Image editor Edit your images using various editing tools Entertainment Video editor Edit your videos by combining photos or...

Page 40: ...vices offered by your service provider Depending on your USIM or SIM card this menu may be available but labelled differently Menu Description Menu Description Phone profiles Change the sound settings of the phone for different events or situations Time date Change the time and date displayed on your phone Display light settings Display settings My theme Select or create a theme for Menu mode and ...

Page 41: ...for the main menu screen Menu Description Display light settings Display settings Dialling display Customise the settings for the display while dialling Display light settings Display settings Clock display Select a clock type to be displayed on the idle screen Display light settings Light settings LCD brightness Adjust the brightness of the display for varying lighting conditions Display light se...

Page 42: ...our phone numbers or assign a name to each of the numbers Menu Description Phone settings Volume key function Set how the phone reacts if you press and hold Volume when a call comes in Phone settings Slide settings Set how the phone reacts when you open it for an incoming call and when you close it while using a function Phone settings Touch sensitivity Adjust the sensitivity level of the touch pa...

Page 43: ...the phone to work only with the current USIM or SIM card by assigning a SIM lock password Menu Description Security PIN lock Activate your PIN to protect your USIM or SIM card against unauthorised use Security Privacy lock Lock access to messages files call logs contacts calendar memos or tasks Security Fixed dialling mode Set the phone to restrict calls to a limited set of phone numbers if suppor...

Page 44: ...upported by your service provider Menu Description Application settings Customise the settings for using applications available on the phone Network settings Network selection Select the network to be used while roaming outside of your home area or let the network be chosen automatically Network settings Network mode Change to an appropriate band when you travel abroad Network settings Preferred n...

Page 45: ...smitter and receiver It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for radio frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission FCC of the U S government These FCC exposure limits are derived from the recommendations of two expert organizations the National Counsel on Radiation Protection and Measurement NCRP and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Enginee...

Page 46: ... to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network In general the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna the lower the power output Before a new model phone is available 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...

Page 47: ...cc gov cgb sar UL Certified Travel Adapter The Travel Adaptor for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guidelines FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGEIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOC...

Page 48: ...user to measurable radio frequency energy RF because of the short distance between the 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 pe...

Page 49: ...g 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 does not review the safety of radiation emitting consumer products such as 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 ...

Page 50: ...National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group activities as well FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission FCC All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones FCC...

Page 51: ... with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 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 demonstrate...

Page 52: ...ts 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 research programs around the world The Project has also helped develop ...

Page 53: ...phone connected to a remote antenna Again the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use What about children using wireless phones The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones inc...

Page 54: ...hey are used against the head or against the body Either configuration should result in compliance with the safety limit Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones there is no reason to believe that accessories that claim to shield the head from those emissions reduce risks Som...

Page 55: ...ry standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference 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 ...

Page 56: ...mber 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 Position...

Page 57: ...ncy 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 you 10 Call roadside assistance or a special n...

Page 58: ...s recommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position 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 manufacture...

Page 59: ...ing devices hearing aids and cochlear implants users may detect a buzzing humming or whining noise Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings for some of their mobile phones to assist hearing device users in finding phones that may be compatible wi...

Page 60: ...vice manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find results for your hearing device The more immune your hearing aid is the less likely you are to experience interference noise from mobile phones Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy Your physician ...

Page 61: ...cilities vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas such as propane or butane areas where the air 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 Emergency Calls This phone like any wireless phone operates using radio signals wireless and landline networks as well as user programmed functions whi...

Page 62: ...h it because they could hurt themselves and others damage the phone or make calls that increase your phone bill FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice This device complies with Part 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 undesi...

Page 63: ...ers The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause dam age 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 ...

Page 64: ...craft s operation Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender or legal action or both Product Performance Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next ...

Page 65: ...onditions and restrictions may apply See your service provider for additional information Battery Standby and Talk Time Standby and talk times will vary depending on phone usage patterns and conditions Battery power consumption depends on factors such as network configuration signal strength operating temperature features selected frequency of calls and voice data and other application usage patte...

Page 66: ...cted 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 circuitin...

Page 67: ...phone Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap and water solution Do not paint the phone Paint can clog the device s moving parts and prevent proper operation Do not put the phone in or on heating devices such as a microwave oven a stove or a radiator The phone may explode when overheated When the phone or battery gets wet the label indicating water damage inside the phone change...

Page 68: ...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 xxxxxA English 03 2008 Rev 1 0 ...

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