Samsung SGH-Q200 manual

Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-02528A English.12/2001. Rev . 1.0 World Wide Web http://www .samsungmobile.com GPRS GSM TELEPHONE SGH-Q200 * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider . ELECTRONICS[...]

3 Contents Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Y our Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Phone Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

In-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Putting a Call on Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Muting/Sending Key T ones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Searching for a Number in the Phonebook . . . . . . . . . 51 [...]

Important 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 111. 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 ph[...]

8 I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local SAMSUNG dealer: • Desktop charger • Cigarette lighter adapter • T ravel adapter • Earphone • Hands-free kit • Car holder • Slim and standard batt[...]

Key Description Perform the functions indicated by the text above them (in the bottom line of the display). In the menu facility , scrolls through the menu options and phonebook memory . When held down in idle mode , access your favourite menu options directly (for more information on shortcuts, see page 90). In the menu facility , return to the pr[...]

Display Display Layout The display comprises three areas. Area Description First line Displays various icons (see page 14). Middle lines Display messages, instructions and any information that you enter (number to be dialled, for example). Last line Shows the functions currently assigned to the two soft keys and any options currently set (Mute for [...]

Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal strength. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when a new text message has been received. Appears when you connect to the GPRS network. Appears when the Vibrate mode is active. Appears when you [...]

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 details (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 or re[...]

18 19 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[...]

20 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 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 Switching the Phone On/Off 1. Open the flip cover . 2. Hold down the key for more than one second to switch the phone on. 3. If the phone asks for a password, key in the password and press the OK soft key . The phone password is fac[...]

22 23 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 PIN The P ersonal I dentification N umber or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, the code is disable[...]

24 25 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 Barring Password The 4-digit barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. Y ou obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this function. See page 98 for further details. PIN2 The PIN[...]

G G e e n n e e r r a a l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Ending a Call When you have finished your call, briefly press the key . Making a Call from the Phonebook Y ou can store the names and phone numbers dialled regularly in the SIM card and phone memory , called the phonebook. Y ou then simply select the required name to recall the associa[...]

If the caller can be identified, the caller’ s phone number (or name if stored in your phonebook) is displayed. If the caller cannot be identified, only the phone icon flashes. 1. If necessary , open the flip. Press the key or the Accept soft key to answer the incoming call. If the Anykey Answer menu option ( 4.7 ) is set to ON , you can press an[...]

G G e e n n e e r r a a l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s G G e e n n e e r r a a l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Editing a Missed Call Number Note: If the number corresponding to the missed call is not available, the Edit Number option is not displayed. 1. Press the Options soft key . 2. If necessary , press the or key to highlight t[...]

T o view the various functions/options available and select the one required, proceed as follows. 1. Press the appropriate soft key . 2. T o... Then press the... Select the: Select soft key or • Function displayed key . or • Option highlighted View the next function key or key on or highlight the next the left side of the phone. option in a lis[...]

34 35 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 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 Example: Setting the Display Language 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Menu soft key to enter the menu fa[...]

5. Press the right soft key to toggle between the phone ( T o Phone ) and card ( T o Card ) memories. 6. If you do not want to save the number and name in the suggested location, press the C key to clear the location number and enter your preferred location by pressing the number keys. 7. Press OK to store the name and number . 8. Press to return t[...]

38 39 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k 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 Name soft key . Y ou are asked to enter a name. 2. Enter the start of the name that you wish to find and press the Search soft key . Note: Y ou can also scroll through the[...]

Edit This option allows you to edit a number and name stored in the phonebook. Erase This option 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 This option allows you to copy a phonebook number to another loca[...]

43 42 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Memory Status Y ou can check how many names and numbers are stored in the phonebook (card and phone memories). Proceed as follows. 1. In the idle mode, press the Name soft key . 2. Press the Options soft key . 3. Select the Memory Status option. 4. Press Next to toggle between the card and phone memories. S[...]

E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Changing the T ext Input Mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator in the display . T o select... Then press the soft key until... Upper -case characters is displayed. See page 46. Lo[...]

E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Refer to the table below for more information on the characters available using the keys. • T o insert a space, press the key . • Y ou can move the cursor by using the and keys. T o delete letters, press the C key . Press and hold down the C key to c[...]

48 In-Call Options 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 hold a[...]

I I n n - - C C a a l l l l O O p p t t i i o o n n s s 49 T o swap between the two calls, simply press the Swap soft key . The current call is placed on hold and the call on hold is reactivated so that you can continue conversing with the other party . When you have finished, end each call normally by pressing the key . Switching the Microphone Of[...]

I I n n - - C C a a l l l l O O p p t t i i o o n n s s 50 T o switch the microphone back on, proceed as follows. 1. Press the Options soft key . 2. If necessary , press the key to highlight the Unmute option. 3. Press the OK soft key . Y our correspondent can hear you again. Muting/Sending Key T ones These options allow you to turn the key tones o[...]

Searching for a Number in the Phonebook Y ou can search for a number in the phonebook during a call. 1. Press the Options soft key . 2. Press the key to highlight the Phonebook option. 3. Press the OK soft key . The phonebook entries are listed. 4. Enter the name that you wish to find. If you enter the start of the name, the phonebook entries are l[...]

I I n n - - C C a a l l l l O O p p t t i i o o n n s s 52 Using the SMS Service If you receive an SMS (Short Message Service) message during a call, the message icon ( ) flashes in the display . The SMS Service option enables you to use this feature. Read Messages: allows you to read the messages that you have received. Write Messages: allows you [...]

I I n n - - C C a a l l l l O O p p t t i i o o n n s s 53 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 .[...]

I I n n - - C C a a l l l l O O p p t t i i o o n n s s 54 2. Highlight the required person, by pressing the or key , followed by the Select soft key or the key . 3. Select Private . Now you can talk privately with that person. The other participants can continue to converse with each other . 4. T o return to the multiparty call, press the Options [...]

55 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, press the Menu soft key to access the menu facility . S[...]

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 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 key on the display . 1. In idle mode, press the Menu soft key to a[...]

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 57 Menu Map The following illustration shows the menu structure available and indicates the: • Number assigned to each option • Page 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 A T menu ( 10 ) is displayed first[...]

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 2. Messages (continued) 3. Sound Settings (see page 71) 3.1 Ring T one 3.2 Melody Composer 3.3 Ring V olume 3.4 Alert T ype 3.5 Keypad T one 3.6 Message T one 3.6.1 SMS T one 3.6.2 CB T one 3.7 Error T one 3.8 Minute Minder 3.9 Connect T one 2.3 Preset Message List 2.4 Setup 2.4.1 Setting 1 2.4[...]

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 59 4. Phone Settings (see page 77) 5. Organiser (see page 81) 6. Security (see page 91) 6.1 PIN Check 6.2 Change PIN 6.3 Phone Lock 6.4 Change Password 6.5 SIM Lock 6.6 FDN Mode * 6.7 Change PIN2 * 5.1 Calendar 5.2 T o Do List 5.3 T ime & Date 5.3.1 Set T ime 5.3.2 Set Date 5.3.3 World T ime 5[...]

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 7. Network Services (see page 95) 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 [...]

61 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 or received. Note: Y our phone can keep up to ten numbers in each list. Missed Calls Menu 1.1 This option lets you view the last 10 unanswered c[...]

C C a a l l l l R R e e c c o o r r d d s s 62 Dialled Calls Menu 1.3 This optio n lets you view the last 10 numbers dialled. Y ou can also: • Delete the number • Edit the number and save it in the phonebook • Redial the number Call Time Menu 1.4 This option lets you view the timers for calls made and received. The following timers are availa[...]

C C a a l l l l R R e e c c o o r r d d s s 63 Call Cost * Menu 1.5 This network feature lets you view the cost of calls. The following options are available. Last Call Cost: cost of the last call made. T otal 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 Cos[...]

64 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s 65 T o view a message, highlight it in the list using the and key and press the View soft key . The screen shows the: • Sender’ s phone number (if sent with the message) or name if it is available in your phonebook (inbox only) • Date and time at which the message was received (inbox only) • Message text T[...]

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 67 66 Edit: allows you to write a new message or edit the selected preset message. Note: For further information on how to enter the characters in your message, refer to page 43. Send Message: allows you to recall the selected message. Once you have completed the message, you can send,[...]

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 69 68 Receive: allows you to enable or disable the reception of broadcast messages. Channel List: allows you to indicate the channels from which you wish to receive broadcast messages. Several options are available. Select : used to enable or disable channels in the list by marking or [...]

71 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s 70 Sound Settings Y ou can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • Ringing tone or melody , volume and type • Sounds made when you press a key , make an error or receive a message Ring T one Menu 3.1 This option allows you to select the required ringing tone. Y ou can choos[...]

73 S S o o u u n n d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 72 S S o o u u n n d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 3. When you are satisfied with your melody , press the Save soft key . 4. Enter a title for the melody . Note: For further details on how to enter characters, refer to page 43. Y ou are asked if the melody is to become the ring tone. 5. T o[...]

75 S S o o u u n n d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 74 S S o o u u n n d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Message T one Menu 3.6 This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received. SMS T one This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new SMS message has been received. The follo[...]

77 S S o o u u n n d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 76 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. Greeting Message Menu 4.1 This option allows you to set a greeting message to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. T[...]

79 78 P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Auto Redial Menu 4.5 With the Auto Redial function, the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call. Note: The interval between two call attempts varies. The following options are available. OFF: the n[...]

81 80 P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Anykey Answer Menu 4.7 Depending on the setting of the Anykey Answer option, you can answer an incoming call by pressing any key except the key and the Reject soft key . T o reject the call, press or the Reject soft key . The following options are available. OFF: you can only press the key o[...]

O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 82 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 83 Writing a Memo T o write or edit a memo on a specific date, proceed as follows. 1. Select the required date in the calendar , using the navigation keys. Note : T o skip to the previous or next month, press the and keys on the left side of the phone. 2. Press the Select so[...]

O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 85 84 4. Select high or low priority using the or key and the Select soft key . 5. Enter your deadline. 6. Press the OK soft key . Editing the T o Do List If tasks are already defined in the T o Do List when you select the T o Do List menu option ( 5.2 ), the current contents a[...]

O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 87 86 Time & Date Menu 5.3 This option allows you to change the current time and date displayed. Y ou can also check the current time for Greenwich Mean T ime (GMT) and 21 major cities around the world. The following options are available. Set T ime: allows you to enter the[...]

O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 89 88 Weekly Alarm: the alarm rings every week on the same day and at the same time. T o set the alarm, proceed as follows. 1. Choose the alarm frequency option. 2. Enter the required time and day of the week (if applicable). T o stop the alarm when it rings, open the flip and [...]

91 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 90 ShortCut Menu 5.6 The four navigation keys and the C key can also be used as shortcut keys. When held down in idle mode, they allow you to access specific menu options directly . Using the ShortCut menu option ( 5.6 ), the following menu options can be assigned to the shortcut keys: • None • Silent mode[...]

93 92 Change PIN Menu 6.2 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, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. Phone Lock Menu 6.3 When the Phone Lock feature is enabled, th[...]

95 S S e e c c u u r r i i t t y y 94 Network Services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you so 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 diver[...]

N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s 96 S S e e c c u u r r i i t t y y 97 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 H[...]

N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s 99 N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s 98 Call W aiting 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 oic[...]

N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s 101 N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s 100 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. Def[...]

103 N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s 102 Games Using this feature, you can play seven different games with the phone: • Casino • Roulette • Black Jack • Sniper • Snake • Mole • Othello Once you have selected a game, the following options are available. Play: allows you to start a game. Level: allows you to s[...]

G G a a m m e e s s 105 104 High Score: enables you to view the highest score recorded for the selected game. Y ou can also reset this score by pressing the Reset soft key . If you break the current record for the game, the phone displays the High Score screen. T o stop playing a game, press the C or key WAP Browser Y our phone is equipped with a W[...]

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 107 106 Solving Problems Before contacting the after -sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may save 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 c[...]

109 W W A A P P B B r r o o w w s s e e r r 108 The audio quality of the call is poor • Check the signal strength indicator in the display ( ); the number of bars after it indicates the signal strength from strong ( ) to weak ( ). • T ry moving the phone slightly or moving closer to a window if you are in a building. No number is dialled when y[...]

U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e B B a a t t t t e e r r i i e e s s 111 110 • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its[...]

112 S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n 113 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e B B a a t t t t e e r r i i e e s s 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 the warranty obligations and enjoy this produc[...]

115 114 S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Glossary of Terms T o help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. Active Flip Ability to answer a call simply by opening the phone. Call Barring[...]

117 G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y o o f f T T e e r r m m s s 116 G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y o o f f T T e e r r m m s s Phone Password Security code used to unlock the phone when you have selected the option to lock it automatically each time it switches on. PIN (Personal Identification Number) Security code that protects the phone against [...]

118 G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y o o f f T T e e r r m m s s 119 A Acces s codes • 22 Accessories • 9 Active Flip ( 4.6 ) • 29; 79 Alarm ( 5.4 ) • 87 Alert T ype ( 3.4 ) • 74 Answering a call • 29 a second call • 52 Anykey Answer ( 4.7 ) • 80 Auto Redial ( 4.5 ) • 79 Autopower ( 5.4.5 ) • 88 B Backlight • 15; 78 contrast ?[...]

121 I I n n d d e e x x 120 I I n n d d e e x x Messages (continued) setup ( 2.4 ) • 67 voice mail ( 2.6 ) • 70 writing ( 2.2 ) • 66 Microphone mute • 49 Minute Minder ( 3.8 ) • 76 Missed calls ( 1.1 ) • 61 deleting • 31 editing the number • 31 viewing • 30; 61 Multiparty calls dropping a participant • 54 making • 53 private c[...]

I I n n d d e e x x 122 123 Dual Band SGH-Q200 GSM T elephone Quick Reference Card Press and hold . Switch On/Off ➀ Key in the number . ➁ Press the key . Make a Call ➀ Open the phone or press the View soft key . ➁ Scroll with the and keys through the missed calls. ➂ T o return the call, press the key . End a Call View Missed Calls Immedia[...]

124 ➀ Key in the number . ➁ Press the Save soft key . ➂ Enter the name. ➃ Press the OK soft key . ➄ If necessary , change the location. ➅ Press the OK soft key . Store Numbers in the Phonebook ➀ Press the Name soft key . ➁ Enter the start of the name. ➂ Press the Search soft key . ➃ T o scroll through the names, press the and ke[...]