Samsung SGH-T208 manual

GSM TELEPHONE SGH-T208 ELECTRONICS * 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.: GH68xxxxxA English. 08/2002. Rev . 1.0 World Wide We b http://www .samsungmobile.com[...]

2 3 Contents Important Safety Precautions .......................... 7 Unpacking ........................................................ 9 Your Phone ..................................................... 10 Phone Layout .................................................... 10 Display ............................................................. 13 [...]

Contents 4 Entering Text (continued) Using the Number Mode ..................................... 55 Using the Symbolic Mode .................................... 55 Using Help ........................................................ 55 Options During a Call ...................................... 56 Putting a Call on Hold ............................[...]

Contents 6 Fun Box ........................................................ 111 Games (Menu 7.1) ........................................... 111 WAP Browser (Menu 7.2) .................................. 111 Downloads (Menu 7.3) ..................................... 112 Solving Problems .......................................... 113 Access Codes ...[...]

7 Important Safety Precautions Read these guidelines before using y our wireless phone. F ailure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal . For more detailed safety information, see “Health and Safety Information” on page 120. Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching Off When [...]

Important Safety Precautions 8 Sensible Use Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Av oid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on. Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Qualified Service Only qualified service personnel may install or repair your phone. 9 Unpacking Y ou[...]

10 Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. Microphone IrDA port Cancel/ correction key V olume/menu browse keys Navigation keys Folder Soft key (left) Dial/menu confirmation key Alphanumeric keys Special function keys Power on/off /menu exit key Soft key (right) Earpiece Display WAP browser key Ante[...]

Your Phone 12 Deletes characters from the display . In menu mode , returns to the previous menu level. Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when held down. In menu mode , cancels your input and returns to idle mode. In idle mode , allows you to quickly access your voice mail server when held down. Enter numbers, letters and some special [...]

Your Phone 14 Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are entering text to indicate the current text input mode. Appears when you are out of your home area and have registered onto a different network, for example, when t[...]

16 Getting Started Installing the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription detail, such as PIN, optional services available and so on. Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting[...]

Getting Started 18 5. Press the battery down until it clicks into place. Charging a Battery Y our phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery . A travel adapter and a battery charger are provided with your phone. Use only approv ed batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Note: Y ou must fully charge the batt[...]

Getting Started 20 5. T ake the battery out of 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 connector of the trav el adapter into the jack at the bottom of the phone. 2[...]

Getting Started 22 Switching the Phone On/Off 1. Open the folder . 2. Hold down the key until the phone switches on. 3. If the phone asks for a password, key in the password and press the OK soft key . The phone password is factory set to “00000000. ” For further details, see page 116. 4. If the phone asks for a PIN, key in the PIN and press th[...]

Call Functions 24 Ending a Call When you want to finish your call, briefly press the key . Redialling the Last Number The phone stores the numbers you dialled, received or missed, if the caller is identified; see “Call Records” on page 76 for further details. T o recall any of these numbers: 1. If you have typed an y characters on the display ,[...]

Call Functions 26 Answering a Call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and the following screen appears on each display . When the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone number or name, if stored in your phonebook, will be displayed. 1. If necessary , open the folder . Press the key or the Accept soft key to answer the incoming call. I[...]

Call Functions 28 3. Press the Select soft key . 4. Change the number as required. 5. Deleting a Missed Call 1. Press the Options soft key . 2. If necessary , press the or key to highlight the Delete option. 3. Press the Select soft key . Y ou can press the key at any time to exit the Missed Call feature. Note: Y ou can access the Missed Call featu[...]

30 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 ( and ). Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function. The roles of the soft keys vary according to the curr[...]

Selecting Functions and Options 32 Example: Setting the Display Language 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Menu soft key to enter menu mode. 2. Scroll through the menus until you reach the Phone Settings menu, by pressing the or key . 3. T o select the Phone Settings menu, press the Select soft key or the key . Menu Name Service Provi[...]

34 Phonebook Y ou can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in the memory of your SIM card. In addition, you can store up to 500 numbers in the phone memory . The SIM card and phone memories, although physically separate, are used as if they were a single entity , called the phonebook. Storing a Number with a Name There two ways to stor[...]

Phonebook 36 Storing a Number using the Phonebook Menu 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Name soft key . 2. Scroll to New Entry by pressing the or key and press the Select soft key . 3. Select an icon to identify the category of the number to be stored. Note : The E-mail icon ( ) is av ailable in this step. It allows you to save an e-[...]

Phonebook 38 Searching for a Number in the Phonebook After storing numbers in the Phonebook, you can search for them in two ways; by name and by caller group. Searching for a Number by Name 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Name soft key . 2. Press the Select soft key when Search is highlighted. Y ou are asked to enter a name. 3. Ente[...]

Phonebook 40 6. Once you have found the required entry , press the key to dial the number , or press the Options soft key to access the phonebook entry options; for further details, see page 36. Editing Caller Group 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Name soft key . 2. Scroll to Group Edit by pressing the or key and press the Select so[...]

Phonebook 42 • 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 . 8. When you finish setting up the speed-dial list, press the C or key . Speed-dialling from the Phonebook T o speed-dial the number in key locations 2 to 9, p[...]

Entering Text 44 Changing the Text Input Mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display . Example: Entering a name for a phonebook entry Y ou can change between Chinese and English input methods or to numbers input. T o change to another text input mode: 1. Press the r[...]

Entering Text 46 Using the Chinese 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 alternatives. This mode allows you to enter Pinyin char acters with [...]

Entering Text 48 Rapid Character Entry Rapid char acter entry is easy in any mode, using the Character Selection Map. As y ou enter characters, your phone predicts the next char acter you might want and presents choices in the Character Selection Map area. When a desired character appears, you ma y select it as described in Step 3 on page 47. For e[...]

Entering Text 50 2. The phone displays your strokes in the K ey Stroke Area and offers character choices in the Character Selection Map. As y ou enter strokes, notice that the choices in the Character Selection Map change. T o scroll through choices in the Character Selection Map , press the key . T o move back, press the k ey . 3. When the charact[...]

Entering Text 52 2. T ype to the end of the word before editing or deleting any keystrokes. 3. If the word is correct, put a space by pressing the key and start entering the next word. Otherwise, press the 0 , or key repeatedly to display alternate word choices for the keys that you pressed. Example : Both OF and ME have the sequence of and . The p[...]

Entering Text 54 Refer to the table below for more information about the characters av ailable in the English mode. 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 keys. Clearing Le[...]

56 Options During a Call Y our phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. 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 on [...]

Options During a Call 58 Muting/Sending Key Tones 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. It allows you to press keys without hearing annoying k ey tones during a call. Note: T o communicate with answering machines or computerised telephony systems, th[...]

Options During a Call 60 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 Call 1. Call the first participant in the normal way . 2. Call the second participant in[...]

62 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 with the navigation keys or by using the shortcuts. Accessing Menu Functions by Scrolling 1. In idle mode, press the Menu soft key to acc[...]

Using the Menus 64 List of Menu Functions The following illustration shows the menu structure available and indicates the: • Number assigned to each option. • P age on which you can find a description of each feature. Note: If you use a SIM A T card that provides additional services, the SIM AT ( 8 ) menu is displayed first when you press the M[...]

Using the Menus 66 4. Phone Settings (see page 83) 4.1 Infrared Activ ate 4.2 My Settings 4.2.1 W allpaper 4.2.2 Colour Theme 4.2.3 Menu Style 4.3 Greeting Message 4.4 Own Number 4.5 Language 4.6 Security 4.6.1 PIN Check 4.6.2 Change PIN 4.6.3 Phone Lock 4.6.4 Change Password 4.6.5 SIM Lock 4.6.6 FDN Mode * 4.6.7 Change PIN2 * 4.7 LCD Settings 4.7.[...]

68 Messages The SMS (Short Message Service) function is a network service and may not be supported by your network. Messages can be sent by text, fax, Email and paging messaging systems, provided that these services are supported by your network. T o send text messages by phone, you must obtain the number of the SMS centre from your service provide[...]

Messages 70 1. Create a message. Note: For more information about entering characters, refer to page 43. 2. If you press the Options soft key while entering a message text, the following options are available. • Send Only: allows you to send the message. The message will be deleted after sending. • Save and Send: allows you to save a copy of th[...]

Messages 72 Setup (Menu 1.4) Via this menu, you can set up default SMS information. A setting group is a collection of settings required to send messages. The number of setting groups available depends on the capacit y of your SIM card. The setting group you last accessed is automatically activated for message tr ansmission and you can see a check [...]

Messages 74 Language: allows you to select your preferred language to be used when displaying cell broadcast messages. Please contact your service provider for more information. Voice Mail (Menu 1.6) This menu provides you with a wa y of accessing your voice mailbox, if pro vided by your network. The following options are available. Connect to Voic[...]

76 Call Records Via this menu, you can view the: • phone calls missed, receiv ed or dialled. • length of the calls y ou made or received. • cost of the calls y ou made. Note: Y ou can access all numbers in the three 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[...]

Call Records 78 Call Cost * (Menu 2.5) This network feature lets you view the cost of calls. The following options are available: Last Call Cost: cost of the last call made. Total Cost: total cost of all calls made since the cost counter was last reset. If the total cost exceeds the maximum cost set via the Set Max Cost option, you can no longer ma[...]

Sound Settings 80 Alert Type (Menu 3.3) This option allows you to specify how you are to be informed of any incoming calls. The following options are available: Melody: the phone rings using the ring melody or bell selected via the Ring Tone menu option; see page 79. Vibration: the phone vibrates but does not ring. Vibra+Melody: the phone first vib[...]

Sound Settings 82 AutoFolder Tone (Menu 3.6) Using this option, you can set whether the phone sounds a tone when you open the folder by pressing the key on the right side of the phone. The following options are available: OFF : the phone does not use any tone. Folder Tone1 ~ 5 : the phone uses a tone. Y ou are provided with five tones. Extra Tones [...]

Phone Settings 84 My Settings (Menu 4.2) Y ou can change the background image and the colour of the components in the display according to your preference. Wallpaper This option allows you to change the background image (wallpaper) to be displayed in idle mode. T o change the background image: 1. Scroll through the list by pressing the or key . Y o[...]

Phone Settings 86 Own Number (Menu 4.4) This feature allows you to: • Assign a name to each of y our own phone numbers registered on your SIM card. • Edit the names and numbers. This function is a memory aid, which you can use to check your own phone numbers, if you need to do so. Any changes made here do not in any wa y affect the actual subsc[...]

Phone Settings 88 Once the correct password has been entered, you can use the phone until you switch it off . The following options are available: Disable: you are not asked to enter the phone password when you switch the phone on. Enable: you are required to enter the phone password when you switch the phone on. Change Password The Change Password[...]

Phone Settings 90 Back Light Y ou can select whether or not the phone uses the backlight. A marginal increase in standby/talk time can be achieved by turning the backlight off . The following options are available: OFF: the backlight is not used. Short: the backlight comes on when you press a key or receive a call and switches off 10 seconds after [...]

Phone Settings 92 Auto Folder : when this option is checked, you can easily open and close the folder by pressing the key on the right side of the phone. Notes : • Using the Auto Folder feature dr ains your battery power , so that you will have less talk time and standby time. • When the battery is low , the auto folder key may not function. Y [...]

94 Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • View the calendar and organise y our schedule. • Define a list of things to do . • Set the current date and time. • Set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time (to remind you of an appointment for example). • Use the phone as a calculator for basic mathematical equations or[...]

Organiser 96 Once you have finished editing the memo , press the OK soft key . The following options are then available when y ou press the Options soft key . Alarm: allows you to set the alarm to ring on the chosen day . Erase: allows you to delete the memo. Copy to: allows you to copy the memo to another date and/or time. Move to: allows you to c[...]

Organiser 98 Sort the existing tasks by priority or status • Press the Options soft key . • Select the Sort option. • Select the sort criterion from High , Low , Done and Undo . Copy a task • Highlight the task. • Press the Options soft key . • Select the Copy option. • Change the text, priority and deadline for the task as needed. Co[...]

Organiser 100 Alarm (Menu 5.4) This feature allows you to: • Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. • Set the phone to switch on automatically and ring the alarm even if the phone is switched off (the Autopower menu option set to Enable ). The following options are available: Once Alarm: the alarm rings only once and is then deactivated. Dail[...]

Organiser 102 Currency Exchange (Menu 5.6) Using this menu option, you can make currency conversions. 1. Enter the current exchange rate of y our source currency and press the OK soft key . Y ou can insert a decimal point by pressing the key . 2. Enter the amount for which you want to conduct the currency conversion and press the OK soft key . The [...]

103 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 6.1) 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 colleag[...]

Network Services 104 T o set your call diverting options: 1. Select the required type of call diverting by pressing the or key and then press the Select soft key . 2. Select the type of calls to be diverted by pressing the or key and then press the Select soft key . The current status is displayed. If the option has already been set, the number to [...]

Network Services 106 2. Select the type of calls to be barred by pressing the or key and then press the Select soft key . 3. Press the Activate soft key to confirm your settings. 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider . The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’ s acknowledgment is displayed. T o [...]

Network Services 108 Network Selection (Menu 6.4) The Network Selection feature enables you to indicate whether the network used when roaming outside your home area is selected automatically or manually . Note: Y ou can select a network other than your home network only if it has a valid roaming agreement with your home network. T o indicate whethe[...]

Network Services 110 Add a new CUG index as advised by your service provider or delete a selected group. Outside Access: lets you enable or disable 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 set a[...]

Fun Box 112 Downloads (Menu 7.3) Sounds In this menu, you can view the list of sounds downloaded from the server . Y ou can set the downloaded sounds as the current ring tone, but cannot send the sounds to other phones. When the memory is full, a warning message is displayed and the phone rejects additional sounds until you erase obsolete ones. Pic[...]

Solving Problems 114 “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” is displayed • The network connection w as 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 taken out a subscription with y our service provider . Contac[...]

116 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 C key one or more times[...]

Access Codes 118 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 y our SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, the code is disabled and you cannot access the functions until you[...]

120 Health and Safety Information Precautions When Using Batteries Y our phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion standard battery . • Nev er use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way . • Use the battery only for its intended purpose. • If y ou use the phone near the network’s base station, it uses less power; talk and standby [...]

Health and Safety Information 122 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 phone [...]

Health and Safety Information 124 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 guide for detailed safety instruc[...]

Health and Safety Information 126 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 vehicle. Posted Facilities Switch off yo[...]

Health and Safety Information 128 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 invalidate an y warranty applicable to the device. • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and[...]

Health and Safety Information 130 • Do not paint it. P aint can clog the device’s mo ving parts and prevent proper operation. • Use only the supplied or an appro ved replacement antenna. Unauthorised antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing r adio devices. • If the phone, battery , charger or a[...]

Glossary 132 GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) International standard for cellular communication, guaranteeing compatibility between the v arious network operators. GSM cov ers most European countries and many other parts of the world. Multiparty Calling Ability to establish a conference call involving up to five additional parties. Phon[...]

134 Index A Access codes • 116 Accessories • 9 Active folder (4.8.2) • 91 Alarm (5.4) • 100 Alert type (3.3) • 80 Answering a call • 26 a second call • 59 Anykey answer (4.8.3) • 91 Auto folder (4.8.4) • 92 Auto folder tone (3.6) • 82 Auto light (4.7.3) • 90 Auto power alarm • 100 Auto redial (4.8.1) • 91 B Background imag[...]

Index 136 Menus accessing by scroll • 62 accessing by shortcuts • 63 list • 64 Message tone (3.5) • 81 Messages broadcast (1.5) • 73 reading (1.1) • 68 setup (1.4) • 72 templates (1.3) • 71 voice mail (1.6) • 74 writing (1.2) • 69 Microphone mute • 57 Minute minder (3.7.2) • 82 Missed calls (2.1) • 76 Missed calls • 27 M[...]

SGH-T208 GSM T elephone Quick Reference Card Switch On/Off Make a call Press and hold the key. Access the Menu Functions ① Press the Menu soft key. ③ Press the Select soft key. ⑤ Press the Select soft key. ② Scroll with the and ① Key in the number . End a call Briefly press the key. ② Press the key. View Missed calls immediately after m[...]

Open the phone or Press the key. Store Numbers in the Phonebook Answer a call Press the or key on the left side of the phone. Adjust the V olume ⑥ Press the OK soft key. ⑦ Press the OK soft key. ⑧ If necessary , change the location. ⑨ Press the OK soft key. ⑩ Press the key to Search for a Number in the Phonebook ① Press the Name soft ke[...]