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Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA

English. 09/2005. Rev 1.0

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X200.book Page 1 Monday, September 26, 2005 1:50 PM

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Page 1: ...Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country some 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 X200 book Page 1 Monday September 26 2005 1 50 PM ...

Page 2: ...SGH X156 User s Guide X200 book Page 2 Monday September 26 2005 1 50 PM ...

Page 3: ...e phone at a refuelling point service station or near fuels or chemicals Switch off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous Switch off the phone near all medical 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...

Page 4: ...n Emergency calls Key in the emergency number for your present location then press Keep your phone away 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 accessories and batteries Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous Qualified service Only qual...

Page 5: ...nced page Indicates that you need to press the Navigation keys to scroll to the specified option and then select it Indicates a key on the phone For example C Indicates a soft key whose function is displayed on the phone screen For example Menu Tri band operation Use your phone in worldwide GSM networks in any of 850 1800 and 1900 bands Special features of your phone Simple compact design with Int...

Page 6: ...y and monthly schedules and tasks Alarm Use your phone as an alarm clock to wake you up in the morning or notify you to an event Calculator Perform basic calculations and do currency conversions Voice recorder Record memos or sounds X200 book Page 3 Monday September 26 2005 1 50 PM ...

Page 7: ... Access menu functions 11 Customise your phone 12 Make Answer calls 14 Step outside the phone 14 Use Phonebook 14 Send messages 15 View messages 15 Enter text 16 ABC T9 Number and Symbol mode Call functions 19 Advanced calling features Menu functions 24 All menu options listed Solve problems 46 Help and personal needs Health and safety information 48 Index 69 X200 book Page 4 Monday September 26 2...

Page 8: ...emplates 5 Settings 6 Delete all 7 Memory status 8 Voice mail 9 Broadcast p 30 p 30 p 31 p 31 p 31 p 33 p 33 p 33 p 33 6 Funbox p 34 1 Sounds 2 Images 3 Delete all 4 Memory status p 34 p 34 p 34 p 35 7 Organiser p 35 1 Alarm 2 Calendar 3 Time Date 4 Calculator 5 To do list 6 Voice memo 7 Currency exchange p 35 p 36 p 37 p 37 p 37 p 38 p 39 8 Phonebook p 39 1 Search 2 New entry 3 Group search 4 Edi...

Page 9: ...s supplied with your phone and the accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary depending on your country or service provider Left soft key Dial key Special function keys Headset jack Earpiece Display Power on off Menu exit key Alphanumeric keys Right soft key Microphone Navigation keys Up Down Left Right Confirm key Cancel Correct key Volume keys X200 book Page 6 Monday September 26 2005 1 50 PM ...

Page 10: ...r PIN and available optional services Install and charge the phone Remove the battery cover If the phone is already on first turn it off by holding Insert the SIM card Make sure that the gold coloured contacts on the card face down into the phone Install the battery Replace the cover Plug the travel adapter into the phone Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet X200 book Page 7 Monday Sept...

Page 11: ...our battery Power on or off When the phone is completely charged the battery icon becomes still unplug the adapter from the power outlet Remove the adapter from the phone Power on Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold to turn on the phone 3 If necessary enter the PIN and press OK Power off 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold X200 book Page 8 M...

Page 12: ...y In Menu mode return to the previous menu level End a call Press and hold to switch the phone on or off In Menu mode cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode 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 In Idle mode press and hold to activate or ...

Page 13: ...uctions and information you enter Soft key function indicators show the current functions assigned to the two soft keys Icons display various icons Menu Ph Book Icons continued Call diverting feature active p 26 Silent mode or call ringer set to vibrate p 13 p 29 Mute mode p 22 New text message New voicemail message Alarm set Battery power level X200 book Page 10 Monday September 26 2005 1 50 PM ...

Page 14: ...cess the Phonebook menu Menu Ph Book Select an option 1 Press the appropriate soft key 2 Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option 3 Press Select OK or to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted 4 To exit choose either of the following methods Press or C to move up one level Press to return to Idle mode Use shortcuts Press the number key corresponding to the opt...

Page 15: ...ne 2 Select a ringtone 3 Select Ring volume 4 Adjust the volume level 5 Press OK Display language Call ringer melody and volume You can set wallpaper for the idle screen 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Phone settings Display settings Wallpaper Wallpaper list 2 Select the image you want 3 Press Select Idle mode wallpaper X200 book Page 12 Monday September 26 2005 1 50 PM ...

Page 16: ...old in Idle mode Menu shortcuts Silent mode You can protect the phone against unauthorised use with a phone password The phone will require the password on power up 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Phone settings Security Change password 2 Enter the default password 00000000 and press OK 3 Enter a new 4 to 8 digit password and press OK 4 Enter the new password again and press OK 5 Select Phone...

Page 17: ...just the volume during a call To the phone s memory 1 In Idle mode enter a phone number and press Save 2 Select a number type 3 Select Phone 4 Enter a name and press OK 5 Press OK to save the entry To the SIM card 1 In Idle mode enter a phone number and press Save 2 Select a number type 3 Select SIM 4 Enter a name and press OK 5 Press OK to save the entry Add an entry X200 book Page 14 Monday Sept...

Page 18: ... 2 Enter the message text 3 Press Options and select Save and send or Send only 4 If you selected Save and send select a memory location 5 Enter a destination number and press OK Find an entry Send a text message SMS When a notification appears 1 Press View 2 Select the message from the Inbox From the Inbox 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages Inbox 2 Select a message View a text message ...

Page 19: ...isplays when the cursor is in a text field Press the right soft key to change the input mode ABC mode T9 mode Number mode None Symbol mode Using ABC mode Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen Creating an SMS message with uni code encoding Text input mode indicator Write new Options Characters in order displayed Key Upper case Lower case space X200 book Page 1...

Page 20: ...ctive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes Entering a word in T9 mode 1 Press 2 to 9 to start entering a word Press each key once for each letter For example press 4 3 5 5 and 6 to enter Hello in T9 mode T9 predicts the word that you are typing and it may change with each key that you press 2 Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters 3 Wh...

Page 21: ...ter the word that you want to add 2 Press 0 to display alternative words for your key presses When there are no more alternative words Add displays on the bottom line 3 Press Add 4 Enter the word you want using ABC mode and press OK Using Number mode Number mode enables you to enter numbers Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want Using Symbol mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symb...

Page 22: ...nebook you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook p 39 You can also use the speed dial feature to assign your most frequently called numbers to specific number keys p 41 Dialling a number from the phone s memory 1 In Idle mode press and hold 0 A appears 2 Enter the location number for the phone number you want and press 3 Press Up or Down to scroll through other numbers 4 Press Dial or...

Page 23: ...l Tips for answering a call When Anykey answer is active you can press any key to answer a call except for Reject or p 45 When Active folder is active you can simply open the phone p 45 Press Reject or to reject a call Viewing missed calls If you have missed calls the screen displays how many calls you have missed 1 Press View 2 If necessary scroll through the missed calls 3 Press to dial the numb...

Page 24: ... on hold 2 Make the second call in the normal way 3 Press Swap to switch between the calls 4 Press Options and select End held call to end the call on hold 5 To end the current call press Answering a second call You can answer an incoming call if your network supports it and you have activated the call waiting feature p 27 1 Press to answer the call The first call is automatically put on hold 2 Pr...

Page 25: ...rieving a number from Phonebook This feature is helpful for entering a password or an account number when you call an automated system like a banking service 1 When connected with a teleservice system press Options and select Send DTMF 2 Enter the number you need to send and press OK Using Phonebook You can access the Phonebook menu to locate or store entries p 39 Press Options and select Phoneboo...

Page 26: ...pant 1 Press Options and select Select one 2 Select a name or number from the participant list 3 Select Private You can talk privately with that person while the other participants converse with each other 4 To return to the multi party call press Options and select Join Disconnecting one participant 1 Press Options and select Select one 2 Select a name or number from the participant list 3 Select...

Page 27: ...his menu press Menu in Idle mode and select SIM AT Call records Menu 2 Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled received or missed the length of your calls and the cost of your calls To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Call records Missed calls Menu 2 1 This menu displays the most recently received calls that you did not answer Accessing a call record 1 Select a call rec...

Page 28: ...etion Call time Menu 2 5 This menu displays the time log for calls made and received The actual time invoiced by your service provider will vary Last call time check the length of your last call Total sent check the total length of all the calls you have dialled Total received check the total length of all the calls you have received Reset timers reset the call timers You need to enter the phone p...

Page 29: ...nu in Idle mode and select Network services Call diverting Menu 3 1 This network service reroutes incoming calls to a phone number that you specify 1 Select a call diverting option Divert always divert all calls Busy divert calls when you are on another call No reply divert calls when you do not answer the phone Unreachable divert calls when you are not in an area covered by your service provider ...

Page 30: ...he call barring password obtained from your service provider 2 Select the type of calls to be barred 3 Press Activate To deactivate call barring press Deactivate 4 Enter the call barring password supplied by your service provider and press OK Call waiting Menu 3 3 This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you while you are on another call 1 Select the type of calls to which ...

Page 31: ...t your service provider Index list list add or delete CUG index numbers Press Options to access the options for setting up an index list Outside access enable calls to numbers other than those in the Closed user group This feature depends on the nature of your CUG subscription Default group enable the default CUG if you have set one with your service provider When making a call you are given the o...

Page 32: ... rings using the selected ringtone Vibration the phone vibrates but not rings Vibra melody the phone vibrates three times and then starts ringing Keypad tone Menu 4 4 Use this menu to select the tone that the phone sounds when you press a key Message tone Menu 4 5 Use this menu to change the sound settings for incoming SMS messages MMS messages and CB messages individually SMS tone specify how you...

Page 33: ... text messages Use this menu to view received text messages While viewing a message press Options to access the following options Delete delete the message Send forward the message to other people Text reply reply to the sender Call back call the sender Cut address extract URLs e mail addresses or phone numbers from the message Move to phone move the message from the SIM card to the phone s memory...

Page 34: ...mode 3 Press Options and select Send only Save and send or Save only 4 If you select Save and send or Save only select a memory location 5 Enter a destination number 6 Press OK to send the message Templates Menu 5 4 Use this menu to create SMS templates with the sentences you use frequently so that you can retrieve and insert them when composing an SMS message While viewing the templates list pres...

Page 35: ...ents to reply to you through your SMS server Delivery reports set the network to inform you when your messages have been delivered Bearer selection select either GSM or GPRS preferred depending on your network Character support select a character encoding type If you select Automatic the phone switches the encoding type from GSM alphabet to uni code if you enter a uni code character Use of uni cod...

Page 36: ... can also connect to the voicemail server by pressing and holding 1 in Idle mode Voice server number change the voicemail server name or number Broadcast Menu 5 9 The Cell Broadcast service delivers short messages on various topics such as the weather or traffic Use this menu to change the settings for the service and access broadcast messages Read open received messages The Volatile box saves net...

Page 37: ... While accessing a sound press Options to access the following options Rename change the sound name Delete delete the sound Set as ring tone set the sound as your ringtone Images Menu 6 2 This menu displays images downloaded received in messages While accessing an image press Options to access the following options Rename change the image name Delete delete the image Set as wallpaper set the image...

Page 38: ... menu to set alarms to ring at a specific time Setting an alarm 1 Select the type of alarm 2 Enter the time for the alarm to sound and press 3 Select AM or PM in 12 hours time format 4 If you selected Morning call in step 1 choose Monday to friday or Monday to saturday Stopping an alarm When the alarm sounds press any key To remove an alarm set access it press Options and select Remove alarm To re...

Page 39: ...for that date Viewing a memo 1 Select a date which has memos from the calendar 2 Press Right or Left to view other memos scheduled for that day Using calendar memo options On the calendar screen press Options to access the following options Search all view all of the memos you created Delete all delete all memos Go to date go to a specific date Exit exit the Calendar menu While viewing a memo pres...

Page 40: ...ion and division 1 Enter the first number Press to insert a decimal point or a bracket Press Right or Left to move the cursor 2 Press the Navigation keys to access the math function you want 3 Enter the second number 4 Press to view the result 5 If necessary repeat from step 2 to continue the calculation To do list Menu 7 5 Use this menu to create tasks and manage them Creating a task 1 Press New ...

Page 41: ... Menu 7 6 Use this menu to record voice memos A voice memo can be up to 30 seconds Voice record Menu 7 6 1 1 Press Record to start recording 2 Speak into the microphone 3 When you press Stop or if the recording time expires the following options display Replay play back your memo Re record discard the memo and record another one Save save the memo Quit cancel your recording and exit the Voice memo...

Page 42: ...nt of memory and the amount of memory currently in use for voice memos Currency exchange Menu 7 7 Use this menu to do currency conversions 1 Enter the rate of foreign currency and press OK 2 Enter the amount of the source currency you want to convert and press OK The amount you entered and its equivalent value in the foreign currency display Phonebook Menu 8 You can store phone numbers on your SIM...

Page 43: ...mation Delete delete the number Copy copy the number to the phone s memory or SIM card Caller group assign a caller group Add entry add a new entry New entry Menu 8 2 Use this menu to add a new entry to Phonebook Storing an entry in the phone s memory 1 Select a number type 2 Select Phone 3 Enter a name and press OK 4 Enter a number or an e mail address and press Save 5 Change the location number ...

Page 44: ... group Group name assign a name to the group Speed dial Menu 8 5 Use this menu to assign speed dial numbers 2 to 8 to seven of your most frequently called numbers Assigning speed dial entries 1 Select a key location from 2 to 8 Key 1 is reserved for your voicemail server 2 Select an entry from the Phonebook list 3 Select a number if the entry has more than one number Managing speed dial entries Wh...

Page 45: ...including emergency numbers directory enquiries and voicemail numbers Scroll to the number you want and press Dial or Phone settings Menu 9 Use this menu to customise your phone settings You can also reset the settings to their default values To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Phone settings Display settings Menu 9 1 Use this menu to change settings for the display and light Wa...

Page 46: ...k your phone numbers or to assign a name to each of the numbers Changes made here do not affect the actual subscriber numbers on your SIM card Language Menu 9 4 Use this menu to select one of several languages for the display text Security Menu 9 5 Use this menu to protect the phone against unauthorised use by managing the several access codes of your phone and SIM card PIN check Menu 9 5 1 The 4 ...

Page 47: ...e locked 2 Press OK to lock the marked items 3 Enter the phone password and press OK To access a locked item you need to enter the phone password SIM lock Menu 9 5 6 The SIM lock feature allows your phone to work only with the current SIM by assigning a SIM lock code You must enter the SIM lock code to use a different SIM card FDN mode Menu 9 5 7 If supported by your SIM card Fixed Dialling Number...

Page 48: ...by holding down the key Silence turn the ringer off by holding down the key Short cut Menu 9 8 You can use the Navigation keys as shortcut keys to access specific menus directly from Idle mode Use this menu to change the shortcut assignments for the keys 1 Select a key to be used as a shortcut key 2 Select a menu to be assigned to the key Reset settings Menu 9 9 Use this menu to reset the phone s ...

Page 49: ...tered To disable this feature use the PIN check menu Enter PUK The PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times in succession and the phone is now blocked Enter the PUK supplied by your service provider No service Network failure or Not done displays The network connection has been lost You may be in a weak signal area Move and try again You are trying to access an option for which you have n...

Page 50: ...ry The audio quality of the call is poor Check the signal strength indicator on the display The number of bars indicates the signal strength from strong to weak Try moving the phone slightly or moving closer to a window if you are in a building No number is dialled when you re call a Phonebook entry Use the Contact list feature to ensure the number has been stored correctly Re store the number if ...

Page 51: ...surement 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 limit of 1 6 watts per kilogram 1 6 W kg The FCC exposure limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection to the public and to account f...

Page 52: ...elines The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this mobile phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines The maximum SAR values for this model phone as reported to the FCC are 1900 Head 1 33 W Kg Body worn 0 214 W Kg 850 Head 1 02 W Kg Body worn 0 292 W Kg SAR information on this and other model phones can be viewed on line at www fcc ...

Page 53: ...rce The so called cordless phones which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house typically operate at far lower power levels and thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC s compliance limits Do wireless phones pose a health hazard The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones There is no proof however tha...

Page 54: ...ireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function and Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordina...

Page 55: ... of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals However many of the studies that showed increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer causing chemicals so as to be pre disposed to develop cancer in absence of RF exposure Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day These conditions are not similar ...

Page 56: ...ich the phone is held or which model of phone is used What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF FDA is working with the U S National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency energy RF FD...

Page 57: ...dy 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 concerned about the RF exposure from these products you can use measures like ...

Page 58: ...ore RF energy Wireless phones marketed in the U S are required to meet safety requirements regardless of whether they 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 ...

Page 59: ...ss phones and helped develop a voluntary 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 ...

Page 60: ...an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones one that every user must uphold When driving a car driving is your first responsibility When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car practice good common sense and remember the following tips 1 Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial If available these features help you to pla...

Page 61: ...nd your mirrors then continue 7 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road 8 Use your wireless phone to call for help Dial 9 1 1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire traffic accident or medical emergencies ...

Page 62: ...ed 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 manufacturer to discus...

Page 63: ...ilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle Posted Facilities Switch your phone off in...

Page 64: ...receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and or phone features are in use Check with local service providers To make an emergency call 1 If the phone is not on switch it on 2 Key in the emergency number for your present location for example ...

Page 65: ...Battery march Park Quincy MA 02269 Attn Publication Sales Division Cautions Changes or modifications made in the radio phone not expressly approved by Samsung will void the user s authority to operate the equipment Only use approved batteries antennas and chargers The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to th...

Page 66: ... illegal and may be dangerous to the aircraft 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 stren...

Page 67: ...ed Speak directly into the phone s receiver Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills If your phone does get wet 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...

Page 68: ...e 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 reduce the capacity and lifetime of...

Page 69: ...uids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits Do not use the phone with a wet hand Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone Do not use or store the phone in dusty dirty areas as its moving parts may be damaged Do not store the phone in hot areas High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics Do...

Page 70: ...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 or animals This may cause damage to their eyes Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna Unauthorized antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices If the phone battery charger or any a...

Page 71: ...e 30 Converter 39 Creating messages SMS 31 CUG Closed User Group 28 D Date set 37 Deleting call records 24 phonebook 42 SMS 30 Dialled calls 25 Display backlight set 43 contrast 43 icons 10 language 43 layout 10 settings 42 Diverting calls 26 DTMF tones send 22 F FDN Fixed Dialling Number mode 44 Funbox 34 G Greeting message 43 H Health and safety 48 Holding call 21 I Icons description 10 Images d...

Page 72: ... 46 R Received calls 25 Recording voice memos 38 Redialling automatically 45 manually 19 Resetting phone 45 Ringer incoming calls 29 messages 29 Roaming 27 S Safety information 48 SDN Service Dialling Numbers 42 Security calls 43 Sent messages SMS 30 Shortcut 13 45 Silent mode 13 SIM card inserting 7 locking 44 SMS messages creating sending 31 deleting 33 setting 31 viewing 30 Sound settings 29 So...

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