Samsung SGH V205 manuale d’uso

TRI BAND GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-V205 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 .: GH68-xxxxxA English. 11/2002. Rev . 1.0 www .samsungmobile.com 3rd v ersion (2002. 10. 29)[...]

2 * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from y our phone, depending on the software installed or y our service provider . * Licensed under U.S patent no.4,558,302 and foreign counterparts. 3 Contents Important Safety Precautions ...................... 7 Unpacking .................................................... 9 Your Phone .........[...]

Contents 4 Options During a Call ................................. 49 Putting a Call on Hold ......................................... 49 Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) .................... 50 Muting/Sending Key Tones .................................. 51 Searching for a Number in the Phonebook ............. 51 Using the SMS Service ..........[...]

Contents 6 Funbox ..................................................... 112 Games (Menu 9.1) ............................................. 112 T-Zones (Menu 9.2) .......................................... 112 Downloads (Menu 9.3) ........................................ 112 Solving Problems ..................................... 114 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. F or 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 Radio Frequency Exposure The design of this phone complies with FCC (of the U. S. Government) requirements relating to r adio frequency (RF) exposure. T o maintain compliance with these requirements, use only Samsung- supplied or approved accessories. Use of non- approved accessories ma y violate the requirements. Sen[...]

10 Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. Earpiece Display Soft key (right) W AP Browser key Alphanumeric k eys Camera key Soft key (left) Dial/menu confirmation key IrDA port Microphone Cancel/ correction key Fol der Navigation k eys Vo l u me /menu browse keys Ear-microphone jack Special function[...]

Your Phone 12 Makes or answers a call. When held down in idle mode , recalls the last number dialed or received. In menu mode , selects a menu function or stores information that you have entered (such as a name) in the phone or SIM memory . Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when held down. In menu mode , cancels your input and return[...]

Your Phone 14 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 silent mode is active or y ou set the Alert Type menu option ( Menu 5 .3 ), so that the phone vibrates when you receive a call; for further details, see page 83. Appears whe[...]

Your Phone 16 Service Light The service light is below the external display on the folder cover . It flashes when services are av ailable on the phone. To activate or deactiv ate use of the service light, set the Service Light menu option ( Menu 6.7.4 ); see page 94 for further details. Service light 17 Getting Started Installing the SIM Card When [...]

Getting Started 18 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 remo ve the SIM card, slide it, as shown, and take it out of the holder . 4. Place the battery back, taking care[...]

Getting Started 20 2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. 3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from the power outlet and from the phone by pressing the gra y tabs on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, you will [...]

Getting Started 22 Using the Holster The supplied holster allows you to con veniently carry your phone with you. To attach the phone to the holster: 1. Insert the phone into the slot of the holster and press the top of the phone down until it locks into place. 2. Attach the holster to your belt or clothing where it will convenient to reach and use.[...]

Call Functions 24 Ending a Call When you want to finish y our call, briefly press the key . Redialing the Last Number The phone stores the numbers you dialed, receiv ed or missed if the callers are identified; see “Call Records” on page 76 for further details. To recall any of these numbers: 1. If you have t yped any char acters on the display [...]

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

Call Functions 28 3. Press the Select soft key . 4. Change the number as required. 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 feature[...]

30 Selecting Functions and Options Y our phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customize your phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys marked and . Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function. The roles of the soft keys v ary according to the[...]

Selecting Functions and Options 32 Example: Setting the Display Language 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Menu soft key to access the menus. 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 . Service Provider 07:30[...]

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 separ ate, are used as if they were a single entity , called the Phonebook. Storing a Number with a Name There are two ways to[...]

Phonebook 36 Storing a Number Using the Phonebook Menu 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Ph.Book 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 a vailable in this step. It allows you to sa ve a[...]

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 b y caller group. Searching for a Number by Name 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Ph.Book soft key . 2. Press the Select soft key when Search is highlighted. Y ou are asked to enter a name. 3. [...]

Phonebook 40 Editing a Caller Group 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Ph.Book soft key . 2. Scroll to Group Edit by pressing the or key and press the Select soft key . 3. Enter the first few letters of the required group name or scroll through the group list by pressing the or key . 4. When the required group is highlighted, press the[...]

Phonebook 42 • Number : allows you to view the number assigned to the key . 7. When you hav e finished, press the or key . Speed-Dialing from the Phonebook To speed-dial the numbers assigned to keys to , press and hold down the appropriate key . Note : Memory location 1 is reserved for y our Voice Mail server number . Checking the Memory Status Y[...]

Entering Text 44 Changing the Text Input Mode When you are in a field that allows char acters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display . To select the... Press the soft key until... T9 mode is displayed. See page 45. Upper-case char acter mode A is displayed. See page 46. Lower-case char acter mode a is displayed.[...]

Entering Text 46 rules to ensure that the correct punctuation is used. Example : is used twice to display two punctuation marks: •T o change the case in the T9 mode, use the key . •Y ou can move the cursor by using the and keys. T o delete letters, press the key . Press and hold down the key to clear the display . Using the Upper/Lower-Case Cha[...]

Entering Text 48 Using the Symbol Mode The Symbol mode enables y ou to insert symbols in a text message. Use the navigation keys to scroll to the desired symbol and then press OK soft key to insert the highlighted symbol into your message. Using the Number Mode The Number mode enables you to enter numbers in a text message (a telephone number for e[...]

49 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 w ant. Y ou can make another call while you ha ve a call in progress if this service is supported by the network. Of these two calls, one is active and the other is o[...]

Options During a Call 50 Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) Y ou can temporarily switch y our 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. To switch the microphone off temporarily: 1. Press the Options soft key . [...]

Options During a Call 52 Using the SMS Service If you receive an SMS (Short Message Service) message during a call, the message icon ( ) flashes on the display . The Messages option enables you to use this feature. Read Messages : allows you to read the messages that you have receiv ed. Write Messages : allows you to write a message. For further de[...]

Options During a Call 54 3. Select the Private option. Now you can talk priv ately with that person. The other participants can continue to conv erse with each other . 4. T o return to the multiparty call, press the Options soft key and select Conference . All the multiparty call participants can now hear each other . Dropping One Participant 1. Pr[...]

Using the Menus 56 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 k ey on the display . Simply press the Menu soft key and key in the required number . Note : The numbe[...]

Using the Menus 58 3. Call Records (see page 76) 3.1 Missed Calls 3.2 Incoming Calls 3.3 Outgoing Calls 3.4 Delete All 3.4.1 Missed Calls 3.4.2 Incoming Calls 3.4.3 Outgoing Calls 3.5 Call Time 3.5.1 Last Call 3.5.2 T otal Outgoing 3.5.3 T otal Incoming 3.5.4 Reset Timers 4. Camera (see page 79) 4.1 T ake and Send 4.2 New Photo 4.3 My Photos 5. Sou[...]

Using the Menus 60 8. Network Services (see page 106) 8.1 Call Forwarding 8.1.1 Forward Always 8.1.2 Busy 8.1.3 No Reply 8.1.4 Unreachable 8.1.5 Cancel All 8.2 Call W aiting 8.2.1 V oice Calls 8.2.2 Data Calls 8.2.3 Cancel All 8.3 Network Selection 8.3.1 Automatic 8.3.2 Manual 8.4 Caller ID 8.4.1 Default 8.4.2 Hide Number 8.4.3 Send Number 8.5 Band[...]

Text Messages 62 3. T o scroll through the message, press the or key . While reading a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key . Delete : allows you to delete obsolete messages. Text Reply (inbox only): allows you to reply to the sender by sending a text message. Y ou can also change the SMS center number , if[...]

Text Messages 64 4. Enter a destination number and press the OK soft key . The message is sent. Creating a Message using the Options 1. Create your message. 2. Press the Options soft key . 3. Select one of the following options by using the and keys and pressing the Select soft key . • Text Formatting : allows you to format the style of the text.[...]

Text Messages 66 Default T ype : allows you to set the default message type (T ext, Fax, Email and P aging). The network can convert the messages into the selected format. Default V alidity : allows you to set the length of time for which your text messages will be stored at the message center while attempts are made to deliv er them. Setting Name [...]

Text Messages 68 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 w ay of accessing your voice mailbo x (if provided by your network). The following options are av ailable. Call Vo[...]

70 Picture Messages Multimedia Message Service (MMS) is a messaging service very similar to Short Message Service (SMS). It provides automatic and immediate delivery of personal multimedia messages from phone to phone or from phone to e-mail. In addition to the familiar text content of text messages, multimedia messages can contain images, graphics[...]

Picture Messages 72 Cut Number : allows you to extr act a number from the message text, so that you can call the number or save it in the Phonebook. Forward : allows you to forward the message to another person. Save Picture: allows you to sav e an image from the message into your phone. Photos are stored in the My Photo folder ( Menu 4.3 ) and oth[...]

Picture Messages 74 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until y ou finish creating your message. 5. If you want to change the added items, press the or key to highlight one and press the Options soft key . The following options are av ailable: • Edit : allows you to change text or replace the image with another . • Delete : deletes the item from your messa[...]

76 Call Records In this menu, you can view the: •m issed, incoming or outgoing calls • length of time of the call you made or receiv ed • cost of your calls Note : Y ou can access all of the numbers in the three t ypes of call records by pressing the k ey in idle mode. Missed Calls (Menu 3.1) This option lets you view the last 20 unanswered c[...]

Call Records 78 Total Incoming : the total length of all calls received since the timer was last reset. Reset Timers : the option used to reset the call timers; you must first enter the phone password (see page 117) and then press the OK soft key . 79 Camera Using the camera module built in y our phone, you can take pictures of people or ev ents wh[...]

Camera 80 3. Press the Take soft key to take a picture. If you want to ha ve the delay time of 10 seconds, press the After 10s soft key . 4. Press the Save soft key to sav e the photo. 5. Enter a name for your photo and press the OK soft key . For further details about entering char acters, see page 43. 6. Follow the procedures on page 73 to send t[...]

82 Sound Settings Y ou can use the Sound Settings feature to customize various settings, such as the: • ring melody , volume and type • sounds made when you press a k ey , make an error or receive a message Ring Tone (Menu 5.1) This option allows you to select the required ring melody . Y ou can choose between many different melodies. Each time[...]

Sound Settings 84 Message Tone (Menu 5.5) This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been receiv ed. SMS Tone This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new SMS message has been received. The following options are av ailable: OFF : the phone does not use the SMS tone. Light Only : the se[...]

Sound Settings 86 Minute Minder : sets whether the phone must beep every minute during an outgoing call to k eep you informed of the length of y our call. Connect Tone : sets your phone to beep when the person you are calling answers the phone. 87 Phone Settings Many different features of your phone can be customized to suit your preferences. All o[...]

Phone Settings 88 My Settings (Menu 6.2) Y ou can change the background image and the color of the components in the display according to your preference. Wallpaper This option allows you to change the background image (wallpaper) to be displa yed in idle mode. To change the background image: 1. Scroll through the list by pressing the or key . Y ou[...]

Phone Settings 90 Language (Menu 6.5) Y ou can select a display language. When the language option is set to Automatic , the language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card used. Security (Menu 6.6) The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone to: • the people of your choice • the types of call[...]

Phone Settings 92 FDN Mode The FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported b y your SIM card, allows you to restrict y our outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are av ailable: Disable : you can phone any number . Enable : you can only call phone numbers stored in the Phonebook. Y ou must enter your PIN2. Note : Not[...]

Phone Settings 94 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 av ailable: Disable : the backlight is used according to the setting in the Back Light menu option ( Menu 6.7.2 ); see page 93. Enable : the backlight is used onl[...]

Phone Settings 96 Short Cut (Menu 6.9) The navigation keys can be used as shortcut k eys. When held down in idle mode, they allow you to access specific menu options directly . To assign a shortcut to a key: 1. Select the key to be used as a shortcut k ey by pressing the or key , followed by the Select soft key . • Key up () • Key down () • K[...]

97 Organizer The Organizer feature enables you to: • view the calendar and organize your 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 curre[...]

Organizer 98 Writing a Memo To 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 display ed to allow you to enter your memo. 3. Ent[...]

Organizer 100 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 7.2 ), the current contents are display ed with a status mark and priority (three stars for high, two for normal and one for low). The following options are av ailable: To... Then... view [...]

Organizer 102 Time & Date (Menu 7.3) 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 av ailable: Set Time : allows you to enter the current time. Y ou can choose the time format via the Time Fo[...]

Organizer 104 To 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 av ailable when you press the Options soft key: Remove Alarm : deactivates the current alarm. Alarm Sound Set : allows you to select the alarm melody . Calculator (Menu 7.5) With this feature, you [...]

106 Network Services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their av ailability and subscribe to them, if y ou wish. Call Forwarding (Menu 8.1) This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specif y . Example :Y ou may wish to forward your business calls to a coll[...]

Network Services 108 Call Waiting (Menu 8.2) 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 •D ata calls only To set your call waiting options: 1. Select the type of calls to which t[...]

Network Services 110 Caller ID (Menu 8.4) 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 av ailable: Default : the default setting provided by the network is used. Hide Number : your number is not display ed[...]

112 Funbox The Funbox menu contains sever al fun options. Games (Menu 9.1) Y ou can enjoy three games with your phone. Scroll to the required game, using the and keys and press the Select soft key . For further details on the game, refer to the on-screen help . T-Zones (Menu 9.2) Y our phone is equipped with a W AP (Wireless Application Protocol) B[...]

114 Solving Problems Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may sa ve you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages may appear Insert SIM Card • Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. Phone Locked Enter Password • The automati[...]

Solving Problems 116 The phone starts beeping and “**Warning** Low Battery” flashes on the display • The battery is insufficiently charged. R eplace the battery and recharge it. 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 [...]

Access Codes 118 PIN The P ersonal I dentification N umber or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthoriz ed use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, the code is disabled and cannot be used until you re-enable it by entering the PUK (see below). PUK The 8-digit PUK ( P[...]

120 Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Y our wireless phone is a radio tr ansmitter and receiver . It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to r adio frequency (RF) energy set by the F ederal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S . Government. These limits are part of co[...]

Health and Safety Information 122 For body worn oper ation, to maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, use only Samsung- approved accessories. When carrying the phone while it is on, use the specific Samsung- supplied or approved carrying case, holster , or other body- worn accessory . Use of non-Samsung-appro ved accessories may viola[...]

Health and Safety Information 124 •D o 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 the battery . Always try to keep the battery at room temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work, ev en when the battery is fully charged.[...]

Health and Safety Information 126 6. Dial sensibly and assess the tr affic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. T ry to plan calls when your car will be stationary . If you need to make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue. 7. Do not engage in stres[...]

Health and Safety Information 128 Persons with pacemak ers: • Should always k eep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on • Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket • Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize potential interference If you have an y reason to suspect that interfe[...]

Health and Safety Information 130 Emergency Calls This phone, like any wireless phone, oper ates using r adio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-progr ammed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on an y wireless phone for essential communications (medical emergen[...]

Health and Safety Information 132 Care and Maintenance Y our phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill an y warr anty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. •K eep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of smal[...]

Health and Safety Information 134 Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC and Industry Canada Notice Cautions Modifications not expressly approv ed by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC Compliance Information This device complies with P art 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subj[...]

Health and Safety Information 136 STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICA TIONS AMERICA, L.P . (“SAMSUNG”) warr ants to the original purchaser (“Purchaser”) that S AMSUNG’s Phones and accessories (“Products”) are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for th[...]

Health and Safety Information 138 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES , SO THE ABOVE LIMIT A TION OR EXCLUSION MA Y NOT APPL Y TO Y OU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES Y OU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND Y OU MA Y ALSO HAVE O THER RIGHTS, WHICH V ARY FROM ST ATE T O ST A TE/PROVINCE TO PROVINCE. THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY SHALL NO T EXTEND TO ANY ONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHAS[...]

Glossary 140 MMS (Multimedia Message Service) A message service for the mobile environment, standardized by the W AP Forum and the 3rd Generation P artnership Program (3GPP). F or phone users, MMS is similar to Short Message Service (SMS)-it provides automatic, immediate deliv ery of user-created content from phone to phone. The message addressing [...]

Glossary 142 Soft Keys Tw o keys marke d and on the phone, the purpose of which: •V aries according to the function that you are currently using • Is indicated on the bottom line of the display just above the corresponding k ey Tri Band Ability to handle any of the following t ypes of network; GSM 900, GSM 1800, combined GSM 900/ 1800 and GSM 1[...]

143 Index A Access codes • 117 Accessories • 9 Active folder • 95 Alarm, set (7.4) • 103 Alert type (5.3) • 83 Answering a call • 26 a second call • 52 Anykey answer • 95 Auto light • 94 Auto power, alarm • 103 Auto redial (6.5) 95 B Background image • 88 Backlight • 15 , 93 Band selection (8.5) • 111 Battery charging • [...]

Index 144 E Earpiece volume • 25 Editing memos • 98 messages • 62 missed calls • 27 , 76 phonebook number • 37 tasks • 100 to do list • 100 Emergency calls • 130 Error tone • 85 F FDN mode (6.6.5) • 92 Fixed Dial Number mode • 92 Folder tone (5.6) • 85 Forwarding calls (8.1) • 106 Funbox (9) • 112 Functions selecting •[...]

Index 146 Setting alarm (7.4) • 103 date (7.3.2) • 102 language (6.5) • 90 time (7.3.1) • 102 Shortcut (6.9) • 96 Silent mode • 30 SIM card installing • 17 locking • 92 SIM Lock (6.6.5) • 92 SMS message icon• 61 setup • 65 using • 52 , 61 Soft keys • 30 Solving problems • 114 Sound settings (5) • 82 Speed-dialing • 4[...]

147 Access the Menu Functions ➀ Press the Menu soft key . ➁ Scroll with the and keys through the list of the menus until you reach the required menu. ➂ Press the Select soft key . ➃ Scroll with the and keys through the list of the options until the required one is selected. ➄ Press the Select soft key . • Each of the two soft keys ( and[...]

148 Answer a Call Open the phone or Press the key . Adjust the Vo l u me Press the or key on the left side of the phone. Choose the Alert T ype ➀ Select the Alert Type menu option ( 5.3 ). ➁ Select an option: •L i ght only • Melody •V i b ration •V ibra+Melody ➂ Press the Select soft key . Store Numbers in the Phonebook ➀ K ey in th[...]