Samsung SGH-P408 Bedienungsanleitung

TRI BAND GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-P408 * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider . Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-03546A English. 05/2003. Rev . 1.0 World Wide Web http://www .samsungmobile.com[...]

3 Contents Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . 7 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Phone Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Service Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

5 4 Contents Contents Options During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Putting a Call on Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) . . . . . 58 Muting/Sending K ey T ones . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Sending DTMF T ones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Searching for a Number in the Phonebook . 59 Using the SMS [...]

7 6 Contents Important Safety Precautions Read these guidelines before using y our wireless phone. F ailure to follow with them may be dangerous or illegal. For more detailed safety information, see “Health and Safety Information” on page 130. Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching[...]

9 8 Important Safety Precautions Unpacking Y our package contains the following items: In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer: • Desktop charger • Ear-microphone • Simple hands-free kit • Car holder • Standard/slim batteries • Cigarette lighter adapter Sensible Use Use only in[...]

11 10 Your Phone Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. K ey Description In the menu mode, scroll through the menu options and the Phonebook memory . In the idle mode, allow you to access your favourite menu options directly; for more information on shortcuts, see page 102. In the menu mode, return[...]

13 12 Your Phone Your Phone K ey Description (continued) Makes or answers a call. When held down in the idle mode, recalls the last number dialled or received. In the menu mode, selects a menu function or stores information that you have entered (such as a name) in the phone or SIM memory . When held down in the idle mode, quickly accesses your voi[...]

Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are connected to the GPRS network. Appears when the silent mode is active or you set the Alert Type menu option ( Menu 4.3 ), so that the phone vibrates when you receive a call; for f[...]

17 Getting Started 16 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder so that the holder locks the card in position. Make sure that the notched corner is top left and the gold contacts of the card face into the phone Note : When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it, as shown, and take it out of the holder . 4. Place the battery so that the tabs[...]

19 Getting Started 18 Getting Started 1. Insert the battery into the charger , ensuring that the terminals on the battery are in contact with those on the charger . Press the battery down until it clicks into place. 5. Slide the battery towards the top of the phone until it clicks into place. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before [...]

Getting Started 21 Getting Started 20 4. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from both the power outlet and the charger . Using the Travel Adapter The trav el adapter allows you to use the phone while the battery is charging, but this will cause the phone to charge more slowly . 1. With the battery in position on the phone, plug the conne[...]

23 22 Getting Started Switching the Phone On or Off 1. Open the folder . 2. Hold down the key until the phone switches on. 3. If the phone asks for a password, enter the password and press the OK soft key . The phone password is preset to “00000000” at the factory . For further details, see page 126. 4. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PI[...]

25 Call Functions Making a Call from the Phonebook Y ou can store frequently dialed phone numbers with a name in the SIM card or the phone memory , using the Phonebook. Y ou then simply select the required name to recall the associated number . For further details on the Phonebook features, refer to page 34. Adjusting the Volume During a call, if y[...]

27 Call Functions 26 Call Functions Viewing Missed Calls If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who called you, provided that this service is av ailable, so that you can call the person back, if necessary . The number of missed calls is displayed on the idle screen immediately after a call was missed. T o view the misse[...]

29 Call Functions 28 Call Functions Quickly Switching to Silent Mode The silent mode is convenient when discretion is required and you wish to stop the phone from making any noise, in a theatre for example. In the idle mode, to switch your phone quickly to silent mode, simply press and hold the key until the “Silent Mode” message and vibration [...]

31 30 T o view the various functions/options av ailable and select the one required: 1. Press the appropriate soft key . 2. To Press the select the: Select soft key or • function displayed the key . or • option highlighted view the next function key or key or highlight the next on the left side of option in a list the phone. move back to the ke[...]

33 32 Selecting Functions and Options 4. Scroll through the sub-menus until you reach the Language sub-menu, by pressing the or key . 5. T o view the languages available, press the Select soft key or the key . The current setting highlights. 6. Scroll through the list of languages until the appropriate one is highlighted, by pressing the or key . 7[...]

35 Phonebook 34 4. Enter a name and press the OK soft key . The maximum length of a name depends on your SIM card. F or information on how to enter characters, see page 44. 5. Press the OK soft key to confirm you input. The phone now displays the first free location in the last memory used to save a number and name. If that memory is full, the firs[...]

37 Phonebook 36 Phonebook Use this option to dial a number similar to one in the Phonebook, a different extension in the same office, for example. Use the key to change the number as required; refer to page 23 for further details. When you are ready to dial, press the key . Edit: allows you to edit the Phonebook entry . Select One Entry to change o[...]

39 Phonebook 38 Phonebook Searching for a Number by Caller Group 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key . 2. Scroll to Group Search by pressing or key and press the Select soft key . Y ou are asked to enter a group name. 3. Enter the first few letters of the group name that you wish to find and press the OK soft key . The caller [...]

41 Phonebook 40 Phonebook Speed-dialling Once you have stored phone numbers in the SIM card, you can set up to eight speed-dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing the associated number key . Setting Up Speed-Dial Entries 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key . 2. Scroll to Speed Dial by press[...]

43 42 Phonebook Phonebook • Erase All : allows you to clear the settings for all keys so that no numbers are assigned to any of the keys. • Number : allows you to view the number assigned to the key . 7. When you have finished, press the or key . Speed-dialling from the Phonebook T o speed-dial the numbers assigned to keys, to , press and hold [...]

45 Entering Text 44 Entering Text The phone allows you to enter characters for messages and names in Chinese and English. T o enter Chinese text, the phone provides sever al widely used pronunciation based (Pinyin) and character shape based (Stroke) input methods to meet the preferences of different users, allowing for greater convenience and ease [...]

47 Entering Text 46 Entering Text Note : If you w ant to exit the menu without changing to a new mode, press the right soft key . 4. Y ou will find the selected text input mode indicator at the bottom of the display . • Chinese Pinyin mode → PY Mode • Chinese Simplified Stroke mode → S STR • Quick English mode → ENG • English mode →[...]

49 Entering Text 48 Entering Text 3. T o select a character , press the 1 k ey to activate the Char acter Selection Map. A number ( 7 to ) is added to the beginning of a corresponding character . With the Char acter Selection Map being activated, a normal press on the 7 key to the key selects the corresponding character . Inserting a Space T o inse[...]

51 Entering Text 50 Entering Text The table shows the stroke/key relationship: Typing Stokes and Characters in Stroke Mode 1. T o type a character , press keys corresponding to its component strokes. Press keys on the phone in order that you would write the strokes, using one press per desired stroke. Example : T yping in Chinese T raditional Strok[...]

53 Entering Text 52 Entering Text Clearing Strokes and Characters Press the C key one or more times to remove strokes to the left. When the K ey Stroke Area is empty , pressing the C key removes char acters from the T ext Area. Rapid Character Entry Rapid char acter entry is easy in any mode, using the Character Selection Map. As y ou enter charact[...]

55 Entering Text 54 Entering Text Changing the Case T o change the case of the letters, use the key . The Capital Lock mode is indicated by and the Small Caps mode is indicated by . Scrolling Y ou can move the cursor through the text by using the and k eys. Clearing Letters and Words T o delete letters, press the C key . Press and hold the C key to[...]

57 56 Entering Text Using the Number Mode The number mode enables you to enter numbers in a text message (a telephone number for example). Press the keys corresponding to the required digits before manually switching back to the appropriate text input mode. Using the Symbolic Mode The symbol mode enables you to insert symbols in a text message. Use[...]

59 Options During a Call Options During a Call 58 Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) Y ou can temporarily switch your phone’ s microphone off , so that the other party cannot hear you. Example : Y ou wish to say something to another person in the room but do not want the other party to hear you. T o switch the microphone off temporarily: 1. Pres[...]

61 Options During a Call 60 Options During a Call 4. Enter the name that you wish to find. If you enter the first few letters of the name, the Phonebook entries are listed, starting with the first entry matching your input. The entry is also highlighted. 5. T o view the highlighted entry , press the View soft key . For further details on the Phoneb[...]

63 62 Options During a Call Having a Private Conversation With One Participant Note: This feature may not be av ailable depending on your network or service provider . 1. Press the Options soft key and choose the Select one option. The list of the call participants appears. 2. Highlight the required person, by pressing the or key , followed by the [...]

65 Using the Menus Using the Menus 64 Accessing Menu Functions by Using Shortcuts The menu items (menu, sub-menus and options) are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut number . The shortcut number is shown in the bottom right next to the soft key on the display . Simply press the Menu soft key and enter the required number .[...]

67 Using the Menus 66 Using the Menus 2. Call Records (continued) 2.6 Call Cost* 2.6.1 Last Call Cost 2.6.2 T otal Cost 2.6.3 Max Cost 2.6.4 Reset Counters 2.6.5 Set Max Cost 2.6.6 Price/Unit 3. Camera (see page 84) 3.1 New Photo 3.2 My Photos 4. Sound Settings (see page 87) 4.1 Ring T one 4.2 Ring V olume 4.3 Alert T ype 4.4 K eypad T one 4.5 Mess[...]

69 68 Using the Menus 7. Network Services (see page 112) 7.1 Call Diverting 7.1.1 Divert Always 7.1.2 Busy 7.1.3 No Reply 7.1.4 Unreachable 7.1.5 Cancel All 7.2 Call Barring 7.2.1 All Outgoing 7.2.2 International 7.2.3 International Except to Home 7.2.4 All Incoming 7.2.5 Incoming While Abroad 7.2.6 Cancel All 7.2.7 Change Barring Password 7.3 Call[...]

71 70 Messages Messages While reading a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key . Delete: allows you to delete the message. Send: allows you to resend the message. F or further information on how to send a message, see page 72. Reply: allows you to reply to the sender by sending a text message. Y ou can also c[...]

73 Messages 72 Messages Write New (Menu 1.3) In this menu, you can write and send a text message. Note : If you add media items to the message, the number of characters you can enter will be decreased. Creating a Simple Text Message 1. Create your message. Note : F or more information about entering characters, refer to page 44. 2. When you finish [...]

75 Messages 74 Messages • Add Bookmark: allows you to add a web page’ s address stored in your Fa vorite list ( Menu 8.2.2 ). Select one from the list. 4. Complete the message, and send or save it by following the procedure from Step 2 on page 72. Templates (Menu 1.4) Using this menu, you can preset up to five messages that you use most frequen[...]

77 Messages 76 Messages Deliv ery R eports : allows you to activate or deactivate the report function. When this function is activated, the network informs you whether or not your message has been delivered. Bearer Selection : allows you to choose between GSM and GPRS . My Objects (Menu 1.6) After saving any sounds or images received in messages in[...]

79 Messages 78 Messages To Press the enter the server corresponding number numeric keys. correct a digit key . move the cursor to and key . the left/right without clearing the digit save the number OK ke y . Note : V oice Mail is a network feature. Please contact your service provider for more information. Broadcast (Menu 1.9) This network service [...]

81 80 Call Records In this menu, you can view the: • missed, incoming or outgoing calls • length of time of the call you made or received • cost of your calls Note : Y ou can access all numbers in the three types of call records by pressing the key in idle mode. Missed Calls (Menu 2.1) This option lets you view the last 20 unanswered calls. T[...]

83 82 Call Records Call Time (Menu 2.5) This option lets you view the timers for calls made and received. The following timers are available: Last Call Time: the length of the last call. Total Sent: the total length of all calls made since the timer was last reset. Total Received: the total length of all calls received since the timer was last rese[...]

85 84 Camera Using the camera module built in your phone, you can take pictures of people or events while on the move. The camer a produces JPEG pictures. New Photo (Menu 3.1) In this menu, you can take a picture and sav e it. Note : When you take a picture in direct sunlight or under too bright illumination, shading may occurs on the picturs. Taki[...]

87 Camera 86 2. T o take a picture, press and hold the key . Y ou can see the picture to be captured on the display . 3. Adjust the picture by rotating the camera module. Press one of the volume keys to flip the picture vertically . 4. Press the key . Y our phone automatically saves the photo in My photos . My Photos (Menu 3.2) This menu allows you[...]

89 88 Sound Settings Alert Type (Menu 4.3) This option allows you to specify how you are to be informed of any incoming calls. The following options are available: Light only : only the backlight is switched on; the phone neither rings nor vibrates. Melody : the phone rings using the ring melody selected via the Ring Tone menu option ( Menu 4.1 ); [...]

91 Sound Settings 90 Sound Settings Folder Tone (Menu 4.6) This option allows you to turn on or off the sounds that the phone generates when you open and close the folder . Y ou can choose from Off , Future and Crystal . T o turn off the sound, select Off . Power On/Off (Menu 4.7) This option allows you to turn on or off the sounds that the phone g[...]

93 92 Phone Settings Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences. All of these features are accessed via the Phone Settings menu. Infrared Activate (Menu 5.1) This feature allows you to send or receive data through the infrared port. T o use an infrared connection, you must: • configure and activate an IrDA -c[...]

95 Phone Settings 94 Phone Settings Greeting Message (Menu 5.3) This option allows you to set a greeting message to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. When you select this menu, the current message is displayed. To Press the clear the existing key and hold it down message until the message is cleared. enter a new appropriate messag[...]

Phone Settings 97 96 Phone Settings Phone Settings Change PIN This feature allows you to change your current PIN to a new one, provided that the PIN Check feature is enabled. Y ou must enter the current PIN before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new PIN, y ou are asked to confirm it by entering it again. Phone Lock When the Phone[...]

Phone Settings 98 99 Phone Settings FDN Mode The FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are available: Disable : you can phone any number . Enable : you can only call phone numbers stored in the Phonebook. Y ou must enter your P[...]

101 Phone Settings 100 Phone Settings Auto Light Using this feature, you can specify the time for which the backlight is to be used. This feature helps conserve your battery power . The following options are available: Disable : the backlight is used according to the setting in the Back Light menu option ( Menu 5.7.2 ); see page 99. Enable : the ba[...]

103 102 Phone Settings Short Cut (Menu 5.9) The navigation keys can be used as shortcut keys. When held down in idle mode, they allow you to access specific menu options directly . T o assign a shortcut to a key: 1. Select the key to be used as a shortcut key by pressing the or key , followed by the Select soft key . • Key up () • Key down () ?[...]

105 104 Writing a Memo T o write or edit a memo on a specific date: 1. Select the required date in the calendar , using the navigation keys. Note : T o skip to the previous or next month, press the volume keys on the left side of the phone. 2. Press the Select soft key . An empty memo screen is displayed to allow you to enter your memo. 3. Enter yo[...]

107 106 6. Press the OK soft key . Editing the To Do List If tasks are already defined in the T o Do List when you select the To Do List menu option ( Menu 6.2 ), the current contents are displayed with the status mark and priority ( for high, for normal and for low). The following options are available: To Then view the details • highlight the t[...]

109 Organiser Organiser 108 Time & Date (Menu 6.3) This option allows you to change the current time and date displayed. Y ou can also check the current time for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and 21 major cities around the world. The following options are available: Set Time : allows you to enter the current time. Y ou can choose the time format vi[...]

111 Organiser 110 Organiser T o stop the alarm when it rings, open the folder and press the Exit soft key . When setting or viewing an alarm, the following options are available when y ou press the Options soft key: Remove Alarm : deactivates the current alarm. Alarm Sound Set : allows you to select the alarm melody . Calculator (Menu 6.5) With thi[...]

113 112 Network Services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if y ou wish. Call Diverting (Menu 7.1) This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specify . Example : Y ou may wish to divert your business calls to a col[...]

115 Network Services 114 Network Services Call Barring (Menu 7.2) The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls. Call barring can be set up in the following ways: All Outgoing: calls cannot be made. International: international calls cannot be made. International Except to Home: when abroad, calls can be made only to numbers wi[...]

116 Network Services 117 Network Services Call Waiting (Menu 7.3) This network service enables you to be informed when someone is trying to reach you during another call. Y ou can specify individual call waiting options for each of the following call types: • V oice calls only • Data calls only T o set your call waiting options: 1. Select the t[...]

119 Network Services 118 Network Services Caller ID (Menu 7.5) Y ou 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 available: Default : the default setting provided by the network is used. Hide Number : your numb[...]

121 Band Selection (Menu 7.7) For the phone to mak e and receive phone calls, it must register with one of the available networks. Y our phone can handle any of the following types of network: • Combined GSM 900/1800 • GSM 1900 The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses. When you tra vel abroad, you must[...]

123 Funbox 122 Pictures In this menu, you can view the list of pictures downloaded from the server . Y ou can set the downloaded pictures as the current background image, but cannot send them to other phones. When the memory is full, a warning message is displayed and the phone rejects additional pictures until you erase obsolete ones. Solving Prob[...]

125 Solving Problems Solving Problems 124 “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” is displayed • The network connection was lost. Y ou may be in a weak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Move and try again. • Y ou are trying to access an option for which you have not tak en out a subscription with your servi[...]

127 Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorised use. When requested for any of the codes explained below , key in the appropriate code (displayed as asterisks) and press the OK soft key . If you make a mistake, press the k ey one or more times [...]

129 Access Codes 128 Access Codes PIN2 The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access specific functions, such as setting the maximum cost of a call. These functions are available if supported by your SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, the code is disabled and you cannot access the fun[...]

131 Health and Safety Information Precautions When Using Batteries Y our phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion standard battery . • Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way . • Use the battery only for its intended purpose. • If you use the phone near the network’ s base station, it uses less power; talk and standby t[...]

133 Health and Safety Information 132 Road Safety Y our wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But 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 ph[...]

135 Health and Safety Information 134 Health and Safety Information Operating Environment Remember to follow an y special regulations in force in any area and always switch off y our phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger . When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user’s[...]

137 Health and Safety Information 136 Health and Safety Information 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. Y ou should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicl[...]

139 Health and Safety Information 138 Health and Safety Information Other Important Safety Information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. F aulty installation or service may be dangerous and may inv alidate any warranty applicable to the device. • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipm[...]

141 140 Health and Safety Information • Do not paint the phone. P aint 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 o ven, a stove or a radiator . The phone may explode when overheated. • Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauth[...]

143 142 GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) International standard for cellular communication, guaranteeing compatibility between the various network oper ators. GSM covers most European countries and many other parts of the world. Multiparty Calling Ability to establish a conference call involving up to five additional parties. Phone Pass[...]

145 Tri Band SGH-P408 GPRS Telephone Quick Reference Card Switch On/Off Press and hold the key . Makes a Call ➀ Enter the number . ➁ Press the key . End a Call Briefly press the key . View Missed ➀ Open the phone and Calls Immediately press the View soft After Missing key . Them ➁ Scroll with the and keys through the missed calls. ➂ T o r[...]

146 Store a ➀ Enter the number . Number ➁ Press the Save soft key . in the ➂ Select an icon for label. Phonebook ➃ Press the Select soft key . ➄ Enter the name. ➅ Press the OK soft key . ➆ Press the OK soft key . ➇ If necessary , change the location. ➈ Press the OK soft key . ⑩ Press the key to return to the idle mode. Search fo[...]