Samsung SGH-N628 manual

Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-02594A English. 05 /0 2 . Re v .1. 2 ELECTRONICS World Wide Web http://www .samsungmobile.com DUAL BAND GSM TELEPHONE SGH-N628 OWNER’S MANUAL GLOBAL SYSTEMS FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS[...]

Contents Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Y our Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Phone Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Service Light . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

4 5 Contents (continued) Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Storing a Phone Number with a Name . . . . 49 Phonebook Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Speed-Dialling by SIM Memory Location . . 53 Searching for and Dialling a Number in the Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Dialling a Number [...]

7 Safety Precautions Read these simple guidelines. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. For more detailed safety information, see “Safety Information” on page 135. Road safety comes first Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Remember that in some countries, it is illegal to use a hand-held phon[...]

Qualified ser vice Only qualified service personnel must repair cellular equipment. Use only approved accessories and batteries. Use sensibly Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on. Emer gency calls Ensure that the phone is switched on and in service. Enter the eme[...]

11 Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e 10 Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustration shows the main elements of your phone. Earphone jack Microphone Service light Antenna Earpiece Display Soft keys Perform the functions indicated by the text above them (in the bottom line of the display). Deletes characters from the display . In idle mode, [...]

13 Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e 12 Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Display Display Layout The display comprises three areas. Icons Area Description First line Displays various icons (see opposite). Middle lines Display messages, instructions and any information that you enter (number to be dialled, for example). Last line Shows the funct[...]

15 14 Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Backlight The display and keypad are illuminated by a backlight. When you press any key , the backlight comes on. T o specify the length of time for which the backlight is active, set the Backlight menu option ( 5-1-5 ); see page 89 for further details. Note: When you are in lock mode, press and hold the so[...]

17 16 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d 3. Slide the ivory-coloured lock on the SIM card holder left to unlock the holder . Lift the holder up. 4. Insert the SIM card, ensuring that the cut corner faces top left and the gold contacts of the card face into the phone. 5. Cl[...]

19 18 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d Charging a Battery Y our phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery . A travel adapter is provided with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local SAMSUNG dealer for further details. The phone can be[...]

21 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d 20 4. When you wish to switch the phone off, hold down for more than two seconds. Note : If you want to switch the phone off in lock mode, unlock the phone first by pressing left soft key and pressing the key . Switching the Phone On/Off 1. Hold down for more than one second to switch the p[...]

23 22 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Call Functions Making a Call When the idle screen is displayed, key in the area code and phone number and press . Note : If you have set the Auto Redial option ( 5-1-7 ) to ON (see page 90) and the person called does not answer or the line is busy , the number is redialled automatically up t[...]

25 24 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Answering or Rejecting a Call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and the phone icon in the middle of the screen flashes. If the caller can be identified, the caller’ s phone number (or name if stored in your phonebook) is displayed.[...]

27 26 Editing a Missed Call Number 1. Press the Options soft key . 2. Press or to highlight the Paste option. 3. Press the Select soft key . 4. Change the number as required. Press or to move back through the number . 5. T o... Then press the... Call the number key . Store the number Save soft key and enter the name and location required (for furth[...]

29 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 28 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s In-Call Options Y our phone provides a number of control functions during a call. T o access these functions during a call, press the Options soft key . Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) Y ou can temporarily switch your phone’ s microph[...]

31 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 30 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Putting a Call on Hold Y ou can place the current call on hold whenever you want. Y ou can make another call while you have a call in progress if this service is supported by the network. Of these two calls, one is active and the other is o[...]

33 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 32 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Making a Multiparty Call A multiparty call is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multiparty or conference call. For more information, contact your service provider . Setting up the Multiparty Cal[...]

34 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Muting/Sending Key T ones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the key tones. Note: T o communicate with answering machines or computerised telephony systems, the Send keys option must be selected. Using the S[...]

37 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t 36 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Pinyin Mode Pinyin is a system to mark Chinese pronunciation in Latin alphabets. With the pinyin input method, you can enter Chinese characters by keying in the pinyin string from the phone keypad and the phone automatically presents the matching a[...]

39 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t 38 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Using T one Key in Pinyin Mode Entering the tone of a character you are typing narrows the number of choices in the Character Selection Map. Entering the tone for a character is optional, but it is especially useful if the Pinyin spelling is simila[...]

41 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t 40 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Chinese Stroke Mode This mode allows you to enter individual Chinese strokes, in written order - from top to bottom, and from left to right. Even though there are many different strokes used to create Chinese characters, the strokes are classified [...]

43 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t 3. When the character you are typing appears in the Character Selection Map, you may select it without finishing the stroke sequence for the character . Characters displayed in the Character Selection Map correspond to keys 7 to 0 on the keypad. T o select a character from the Character Selection M[...]

45 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t 44 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Smart Punctuations Period, hyphen, and apostrophe are available on . T9 applies rules of grammar to insert the correct punctuation. Notice that is used twice in this example to display two punctuation marks: Changing Case T o shift the case of the [...]

47 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t 46 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t The cursor moves to the right when you press a different key . When entering the same letter twice (or a different letter on the same key), just wait for a few seconds for the cursor to move right automatically , and enter the next letter . If you [...]

49 48 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Phonebook Y ou can store phone numbers and their correspon- ding names in the memory of your SIM card. In addition, you can store up to 500 numbers and names in the phone memory . The SIM card and phone memories, although physically separate, are used as if they were a single entity , called the[...]

51 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k 50 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k 6. If you do not want to save the number and name in the suggested location, press to clear the location number and enter your preferred location by pressing the number keys. 7. Press OK to store the name and number . Y ou can access the phonebook options by pressing the [...]

53 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k 52 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Edit Allows you to edit a number and name stored in the phonebook. Erase Allows you to erase a number and name stored in the phonebook. Y ou are asked to confirm that you wish to erase the name and number from the phonebook by pressing the Ye s soft key . Copy Allows you [...]

55 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k 54 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Searching for and Dialling a Number in the Phonebook 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the PhoneBook soft key . 2. If your SIM card provides Service Dialling Number (SDN) and Information Number services, press the OK soft key when Find Entry is highlighted. If n[...]

57 S S e e l l e e c c t t i i n n g g F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s a a n n d d O O p p t t i i o o n n s s 56 Selecting Functions and Options Y our phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise your phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys. Each menu and sub-menu allows you to [...]

59 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 58 Using the Menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling or by using the shortcuts. Accessing Menu Functions by Scrolling 1. In idle mode, [...]

61 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 60 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s Menu Structure Menus let you check or change your phone settings. The following outline shows the menu structure. Note: Y ou can only see menu 0, if your SIM card supports the SIM Application T oolkit . This is a network feature. Please con[...]

Call Records Via this menu, you can view the phone calls: • Missed • Received • Dialled The number and name (if available) are displayed together with the date and time at which the call was made. Y ou can also view call times and costs. Missed Calls Menu 1-1 This option lets you view the last 10 unanswered calls. Y ou can also: • Edit the [...]

65 64 C C a a l l l l R R e e c c o o r r d d s s C C a a l l l l R R e e c c o o r r d d s s Dialled Calls Menu 1-3 This option lets you view the last 10 numbers dialled. Y ou can also: • Edit the number and save it in the phonebook • Redial the number • Delete the number from the list Call Time Menu 1-4 This option lets you view the timers [...]

67 66 Messages Y our phone receives voice mail notification messages, and the Short Message Service(SMS) messages. V oice mail and SMS are network services. Please contact your service provider for more information. When the icon appears, you have received voice mail. When the icon appears, you have received new text message. If the Message T one m[...]

69 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s 68 T o scroll through the messages, press the or keys. Y ou can choose the following options, by pressing the Options soft key . T ext Reply: allows you to reply by sending a text message. Y ou can also: • Send the message • Save and send the message • Save but not send the me[...]

71 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Preset Message List Menu 2-4 Using this menu, you can preset up to five messages that you use most frequently . This menu shows the preset message list. Scroll through the list using the or keys. When the required message number appears, press the Options soft key . The following options are available. Edit: allow[...]

73 72 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Read: lets you view the first message. Scroll through the message using or . At the end of the message, press the Next soft key to move to the next message. Receive: allows you to enable or disable the reception of broadcast messages. Channel List: lists all available channels. The channels currently selected a[...]

75 V V o o i i c c e e F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s V oice Dial Record Allows you to record name tags and allocate them to numbers for voice dialling. Say the name you want to use for voice dialling after you hear a voice prompt. For best results, use names with at least two syllables, or use both a first and last name. The phone stores the [...]

77 V V o o i i c c e e F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s V oice Command Menu 3-2 This menu allows you to get quick access to the frequently used menus by saying your own voice command. Y ou can select the following functions: V oice Command Record: The most frequently used menu functions are programmable with your own voice commands. The menus ar[...]

79 V V o o i i c c e e F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 78 V V o o i i c c e e F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s V oice Memo Record: Allows you to record a memo. The screen displays the: • Memo location • Date and time when the memo was recorded • Recording time counter The maximum recording time is about 35 seconds. If you want to recor[...]

80 V V o o i i c c e e F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s AnswerPhone Menu 3-5 Y ou can set your phone to answer calls and play a recorded message. Y ou can use the message to inform callers of your current situation and to guide them to leave messages in your voice mail. While the message is being played, you can, if you so wish, take the call by[...]

83 82 T T o o n n e e s s T o... Then press the... Enter C, the first note key . in the musical scale Enter D key . Enter E key . Enter F key . Enter G key . Enter A key . Enter B key . Move a note up or key . down one octave T o... Then press the... Enter a rest key (press the key until the rest is of the required length). Delete notes key . Move [...]

85 84 T T o o n n e e s s Light only: only the backlight is switched on; the phone neither rings nor vibrates. Melody: the phone rings using the ringing tone selected via menu option 4-1 . Vibration: the phone vibrates but does not ring. Vibra+Melody: the phone both rings and vibrates. Keypad T one Menu 4-5 This option allows you to select the tone[...]

87 86 Settings Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences. All of these features are accessed via the Settings menu. Phone Settings Menu 5-1 Greeting Message This option allows you to set a greeting message to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. The current message is displayed. T o... Then pres[...]

89 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Any-key Answer Depending on the setting of the Any-key Answer option, you can answer an incoming call by pressing any key , except and the Reject soft key . T o reject the call, press or the Reject soft key . The following options are available. ON: you can press any key , except and Reject . OFF: you can only pre[...]

91 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Caller ID 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 number is not displayed [...]

93 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Call Diverting Note : Some call divert options may not be shown if they are not supported by your network operator . 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 colleague while you are on holiday . Call diver[...]

95 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 3. Press the Remove soft key . The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’ s acknowledgement is displayed. Y ou can also deactivate all call diverting settings by selecting the Cancel All option. Note : When all calls are diverted, one of the indicators below is displayed on the last line of th[...]

97 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Change Barring Password: you can set and change the call barring password obtained from your service provider using this option. Y ou must enter the current password before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new password, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. Call W aiting This network [...]

99 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Line Identification This option allows you to view the following line identification settings. CLIP (Calling Line Identification Presentation) / COLP (Connected Line Identification Presentation) If these network functions are active, the caller’ s number is displayed during a call. If the phone number matches on[...]

101 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Outside Access: enables you to allow or prohibit calls to numbers other than those nominated for the Closed User Group. This feature depends on the nature of your CUG subscription. Please check with your service provider . Default Group: you may communicate a default CUG to your service provider . If you have don[...]

103 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s The following options are available. Enable: you are required to enter the phone password when you switch the phone on. Disable: you are not asked to enter the phone password when you switch the phone on. Change Password The Change Password feature allows you to change your current phone password to a new one. Y [...]

105 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Clock: The LCD displays an analogue clock. T o display the normal mode for a while, press any key . Select Image This option allows you to select the image to be displayed when you set the Screen Mode option to Image Display . Y ou can select one of images. LCD Contrast This option allows you to adjust the contra[...]

106 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Browser Settings Menu 5-5 Note : This menu may not be shown, depending on your network service provider . Y ou can set up several proxies, using the Proxy Settings menu ( 5-5-1 ), and you can designate one as the current proxy , using the Current Proxy menu option ( 5-5-2 ). The following parameters must be set f[...]

109 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 108 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r A date that has a schedule already associated is displayed in bold. If you select such a date, you will see the contents. Note : If you have scheduled more than one event on a given day , you can scroll to the required event by pressing or . The following options are av[...]

111 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 110 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Calculator Menu 6-3 Y ou can use the phone as a 9-digit calculator . The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages. T o use the calculator , proceed as follows. 1. Enter the first number using the nu[...]

113 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 112 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r W orld Time Menu 6-4 Y ou can use your phone to check the current time in 21 major cities around the world. Scroll through the cities using the or key . The screen shows the: • City name • Current date and time • T ime difference between the selected city and your[...]

115 114 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Games Using this menu you can also enjoy games on the phone. Scroll to the desired game and press the Select soft key . The following options are available. New Game: allows you to start a new game. High Score: show you the high score list. Key Info.: shows you the key usage. Continue: allows you to enjoy[...]

117 116 G G a a m m e e s s T o... Then press the... scroll up or down menu or level up/ down left soft key /right soft key start a game Key Commands 2: move up 8: move down 4: move left 5: rotate Fortress Menu 7-2 Object The goal of the game is to defend the earth against UFOs. Y ou can check the appearance of UFOs in the radar . When you depend a[...]

119 118 WWW Services Y ou can use your phone as a W eb Browser . Y ou can obtain up-to-date news, weather , sport, and other information as well as use e-mail and other Internet services. Please contact your service provider to open your Internet account. T o use the Web Browser , you must indicate your phone number via the Own Number menu option ([...]

121 W W W W W W S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s 120 W W W W W W S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s Goto Menu 8-3 Y ou can open any WWW page by entering its URL address. T o enter the URL address directly , proceed as follows. 1. In idle mode, press the M e n u soft key . 2. Press for WWW Ser vices . 3. Press for Goto . 4. Enter the URL address and pre[...]

123 W W W W W W S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s 122 W W W W W W S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s Using the W AP Browser Menu There are various menu options available when surfing the Wireless Web. T o access the W AP Browser menu, proceed as follows. 1. Press . A list of menu options appears. 2. Highlight the required option using the or key . 3. Pr[...]

125 Additional Services ALS (Alternate Line Service) Note : Please contact your service provider to check the availability of this feature and how to subscribe to it. The ALS feature enables two lines to be associated with one SIM card. Consequently , you can make and receive calls on either line as required. If you subscribe to this network servic[...]

126 A A d d d d i i t t i i o o n n a a l l S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s 3. Setting the Ring T ype T o distinguish between incoming calls on the two lines, you can select a different ring tone for each line with the Ring T o n e menu option (4- 1). See page 81 for further details. 4. Setting Call Diverting Options Y ou can set up call diverting [...]

129 128 S S o o l l v v i i n n g g P P r r o o b b l l e e m m s s S S o o l l v v i i n n g g P P r r o o b b l l e e m m s s The phone starts beeping and “** W arning ** Battery Low” flashes in the display • The battery is insufficiently charged. Replace the battery with a charged one and recharge it or connect the battery charger . The au[...]

131 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n 130 PIN The PIN (Personal Identification Number) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. The PIN is usually supplied with the SIM card. When the PIN Check feature is enabled (menu option 5-3-1 ), the PIN is needed each time the phone is switched on. If you [...]

133 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n 132 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Using the Batteries Y our phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion standard battery . Precautions When Using Batteries • Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any wa[...]

135 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n 134 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Safety Information Road Safety • Remember , road safety always comes first! • Do not use a hand-held phone while driving a vehicle. Always park the vehicle before having a conver[...]

137 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n 136 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n • Switch off your cellular phone when in aircraft. The use of cellular phones in aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft or disrupt the cellular n[...]

138 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n • Do not attempt to open the phone. Non-expert handling of the phone may damage it. • Do not drop or knock the phone. Rough handling may damage the internal circuits. • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe[...]

141 G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y 140 G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) Security code used to unlock the phone when an incorrect PIN has been entered three times in succession. The eight-digit number is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card. Roaming Use of your phone when you are outside your home area (when tr[...]

143 142 G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y Index A ABC text mode • 38 Access codes • 130 Accessories • 9 Active Line ( 5-1-#) • 92 Alarm (6- 2) • 109 Alert T ype (4-4) • 53; 84 ALS • 125 Answering a call • 25 a second call • 31 Any-key Answer ( 5-1-4) • 89 Auto Answer ( 5-1-8) • 90 Auto Redial ( 5-1-7) • 90 B Backlight • 14; [...]

145 I I n n d d e e x x 144 I I n n d d e e x x Network Selection (5-2-4 ) • 9 8 Network Services (5- 2) • 92 Numbers copying phonebook • 52 correcting • 22 editing missed call • 27 phonebook • 52 entering • 48 erasing phonebook • 52 fixed dial • 103 mode • 48 own • 88 redialling • 23 automatically • 90 searching/dialling [...]

147 SGH-N628 GSM T elephone Quick Refer ence Car d Press and hold down . Switch On/Off ➀ Key in the number . ➁ Press . Make a Call Briefly press . End a Call ➀ Press the Menu soft key . ➁ Scroll with or through the list of menus until you reach the required menu. ➂ Press the Select soft key . ➃ Scroll with or through the list of options[...]

➀ Press the PhoneBook soft key . ➁ Enter the start of the name. ➂ Press the Find soft key . ➃ T o scroll through the names, press or . ➄ T o make a call, press . Search for a Number in the Phonebook Speed-Dial with SIM Locations • 2 to 9 • 10 and abov e ➀ T ype in the number . ➁ Press the Save soft key . ➂ Enter the name. ➃ Pr[...]