Samsung SGH-D838 User manual

SGH-D838
User’s Guide

Important
safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.
Park the vehicle first.
Switch off the phone when refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point
(service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switch off in an aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference.
Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and
dangerous.
Switch off the phone near all medical
equipment
Hospitals or health care facilities may be
using equipment that could be sensitive to
external radio frequency energy. Follow any
regulations or rules in force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to
interference, which could affect their
performance.

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Important safety precautions
Be aware of special regulations
Meet any special regulations in force in any
area and always switch off your phone
whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it
may cause interference or danger.
Water resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it
dry.
Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to the
ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the
antenna when the phone is switched on.
Emergency calls
Key in the emergency number for your
present location, then press .
Keep your phone away from small
children
Keep the phone and all its parts, including
accessories, out of the reach of small
children.
Accessories and batteries
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
accessories, such as headsets and PC data
cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories
could damage you or your phone and may
be dangerous.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair
your phone.
For more detailed safety information, see
"Health and safety information" on page
104.
• The phone could explode if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
At very high volumes, prolonged
listening to a headset can damage your
hearing.

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About this Guide
This User’s Guide provides you with
condensed information about how to use
your phone. To quickly learn the basics for
your phone, please refer to “Get started”
and “Step outside the phone.”
In this guide, the following instruction icons
appear:
Indicates that you need to pay
careful attention to the subsequent
information regarding safety or
phone features.
 Indicates that you can get more
information on the referenced page.
→ Indicates that you need to press the
Navigation keys to scroll to the
specified option and then select it.
[ ] Indicates a key on the phone. For
example, [ ]
< > Indicates a soft key, whose function
is displayed on the phone screen.
For example, < Menu >
• Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module on
your phone to take a photo
or record a video.
Special features of your phone
• Image editor
Crop, resize, rotate, and
decorate your photos.
• Music player
Play music files using your
phone as a music player.
• Photo printing
Print your photos to
preserve your best
moments forever.

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Special features of your phone
• Phone to TV
View photos and video clips
captured with the phone on
your TV screen.
• File viewer
Open documents in various
formats on the phone
without corruption.
•Bluetooth
Transfer media files and
personal data and connect
to other devices using free,
wireless Bluetooth
technology.
•Webbrowser
Access the wireless web to
get up-to-the-minute
information and a wide
variety of media content.
• Offline mode
Switch your phone to offline
to use its non-wireless
functions in an airplane.
•E-mail
Send and receive e-mails
with image, video, and
audio attachments.
•MultimediaMessage
Service (MMS)
Send and receive MMS
messages with a
combination of text, image,
video, and audio.
•Java
Enjoy Java ™ -based
embedded games and
download new games.
• Voice recorder
Record memos or sounds.

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Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Your phone 6
Keys, features, and locations
Get started 7
First steps to operating your phone
Install and charge the phone...................... 7
Power on or off......................................... 8
Keys and display ...................................... 9
Access menu functions ............................ 12
Customise your phone............................. 13
Make/Answer calls .................................. 16
Step outside the phone 16
Begin with your camera, the music player, the
web, and other special features
Use the camera...................................... 16
Play music............................................. 17
Browse the web...................................... 19
Use Phonebook....................................... 19
Send messages....................................... 21
View messages ....................................... 22
Use Bluetooth......................................... 23
Use a memory card ................................. 25
Watch the phone display on a TV............... 27
Enter text 28
Chinese Phrasal Pinyin, Chinese Stroke, English
word, ABC, Number, Symbol and Korean modes
Call functions 34
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 38
All menu options listed
Solve problems 102
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 104

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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode.
1 Call log  p. 38
1 Recent contacts
2 Missed calls
3 Dialled calls
4 Received calls
5 Delete all
6 Call time
7 Call costs
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2 Phonebook  p. 40
1 Contact list
2 Create contact
3 Group
4 Speed dial
5 My namecard
6 Own number
7 Management
8 Service number
1
9 Information number
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3 Applications  p. 45
1 Music player
2 Voice recorder
3 Image editor
4 Java world
5 World clock
6 Alarm
7 Calculator
8 Converter
9 Timer
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3 Applications (continued)
10 Stopwatch
11 Key management
12 Memo
13 SIM AT
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4 Browser  p. 54
1 Home
2 SFC home
3 Enter URL
4 Bookmarks
5 Saved pages
6 History
7 Clear cache
8 Browser settings
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5 Messages  p. 58
1 Create message
2 My messages
3 Templates
4 Delete all
5 Settings
6 Memory status
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6 My files  p. 74
1 Images
2 Videos
3 Music
4 Sounds
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6 My files (continued)
5 Other files
6 Memory card
2
7 Memory status
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7 Calendar  p. 80
8 Camera  p. 83
9 Settings  p. 89
1 Time and date
2 Phone settings
3 Display settings
4 Sound settings
5 Light settings
6 Network services
7 Bluetooth
8 Security
9 Connection settings
10 Reset settings
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1. Shows only if supported by your
SIM card.
2. Shows only if a memory card is
inserted.

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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
You can obtain various
accessories from your local
Samsung dealer.
Phone Travel Adapter
Battery User’s Guide
The items supplied with
your phone and the
accessories available at
your Samsung dealer may
vary, depending on your
country or service provider.
Your phone
Keys, features, and locations
Earpiece
Main display
Volume keys
Dial key
Alphanumeric
keys
Web access/
Confirm key
Left soft key
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/
Left/Right) Right soft key
Headset/
Adapter jack
Power on/off/
Menu exit key
Delete key
Special
function keys
Microphone
Camera
lens
Memory
card slot
External
display

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Get started
First steps to operating your phone
SIM card information
When you subscribe to a cellular network,
you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber
Identity Module) card loaded with your
subscription details, such as your PIN, and
available optional services.
Install and charge the phone
Remove the
battery cover.
If the phone is
already on, first
turn it off by
pressing and
holding [ ].
Insert the SIM
card.
Make sure that the
gold-coloured
contacts on the
card are face down.
Install the
battery.
Reattach the
cover.
Plug the travel adapter into the phone.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall
outlet.

Get started
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Low battery indicator
When the battery is low:
• a warning tone sounds,
• the low battery message displays, and
• the empty battery icon blinks.
If the battery level becomes too low, the
phone automatically turns off. Recharge
your battery.
Power on or off
When the phone is completely charged
(the battery icon becomes still), unplug
the adapter from the wall outlet.
Remove the adapter from the phone.
Switch on
Do not turn on
the phone when
mobile phone
use is
prohibited.
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
3. If necessary, enter
the PIN and press
< OK >.
Switch off
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].

Get started
9
Offline mode
You can switch the phone to Offline mode, in
which the phone functions requiring network
connection are deactivated. This mode is
helpful when you want to use your phone in
a place where you are not allowed to use
mobile devices, such as in an airplane and at
a hospital.
To switch to Offline mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Phone settings →
Offline mode → On .
In Offline mode, you can use non-wireless
functions, such as games, calendar, camera,
and music player.
Keys and display
Keys
Perform the function indicated
on the bottom line of the
display.
In Idle mode, access your
favourite menus directly.
 p. 90
In Menu mode, scroll through
menu options.
In Idle mode, launch the web
browser.
In Menu mode, select the
hightlighted menu option or
confirm input.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve numbers
recently dialled, missed, or
received.

Get started
10
Delete characters from the
display, or items in an
application.
Press and hold to switch the
phone on or off.
End a call.
In Menu mode, cancel input and
return the phone to Idle mode.
Enter numbers, letters, and
some special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold
[1] to access your voicemail
server. Press and hold [ 0 ] to
enter an international call
prefix.
Enter special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold
[ ] to activate or deactivate
Silent mode. Press and hold
[ ] to enter a pause between
numbers.
Adjust the phone volume.
In Idle mode, with the phone
open, adjust the key tone
volume. With the phone closed,
press and hold to turn on the
external display. Press and hold
[ ] to have the phone state the
current time.

Get started
11
Display
Layout
Icons
1
Received signal strength
GPRS network
Connecting to GPRS
network
Transferring data in GPRS
network
Call in progress
Out of your service area;
you cannot make or
receive calls
Icons
display various
icons.
Menu Contacts
Text and graphics
display messages,
instructions, and
information you
enter.
Soft key function
indicators
show the current
functions assigned
to the soft keys.
Synchronised with PC
Call diverting feature
active  p. 94
Home Zone, if registered
for the appropriate service
Office Zone, if registered
for the appropriate service
Roaming network
New message
New e-mail
New voicemail
Bluetooth hands-free car
kit or headset connected
 p. 96
Bluetooth active  p. 96
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
Memory card inserted
 p. 26

Get started
12
Access menu functions
Alarm set  p. 51
Silent mode (Vibration)
Silent mode (Mute)
Call ringer set to vibration
Mute mode, during a call
Battery power level
1. Depending on your country or service provider,
the icons shown on the display may vary.
Use the
soft keys
The roles of the soft keys
vary depending on the
function you are using. The
bottom line of the display
indicates their current role.
Press the left
soft key to select
the highlighted
option.
Press the right
soft key to
return to the
previous
menu level.
Select Back

Get started
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Customise your phone
Select an
option
1. Press a desired soft key.
2. Press the Navigation
keys to move to the next
or previous option.
3. Press < Select > or [ ]
to confirm the function
displayed or option
highlighted.
4. To exit, choose either of
the following methods.
• Press < Back > to
move up one level.
• Press [ ] to return
to Idle mode.
Use
shortcuts
Press the number key
corresponding to the option
you want. For the menu
numbers 10, 11, and 12,
press [ 0 ], [ ] and [ ]
respectively.
1. In Idle mode, press
< Menu > and select
Settings → Phone
settings → Language →
Language .
2. Select a language.
1. In Idle mode, press
< Menu > and select
Settings → Sound
settings → Incoming
call → Ringtone .
2. Select a ringtone
category.
3. Select a ringtone.
4. Press < Save >.
Display
language
Call ringer
melody

Get started
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You can set wallpaper for the
idle screen on the main
display.
1. In Idle mode, press
< Menu > and select
Settings → Display
settings → Wallpaper →
Main display .
2. Select an image or a
video category.
3. Select an image or a
video clip.
4. Press < Select >.
5. Press < Save >.
Idle mode
wallpaper
You can change the colour
for the display components,
such as title bars and
highlight bars.
1. In Idle mode, press
< Menu > and select
Settings → Display
settings → Skin .
2. Select a colour pattern.
You can set the Navigation
keys to function as shortcuts
to access your favourite
menus.
1. In Idle mode, press
< Menu > and select
Settings → Phone
settings → Shortcuts .
2. Select a key.
3. Select a menu to be
assigned to the key.
Menu mode
skin colour
Menu
shortcuts

Get started
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You can set up a menu of
your own favourite menu
items.
To set a My menu item:
1. In Idle mode, press
< Menu > and select
Settings → Phone
settings → My menu .
2. Select an item to be
changed.
3. Select the menu item you
want.
To access a My menu item:
1. In Idle mode, press [Up].
2. Scroll to an item.
3. Press [ ].
You can switch the phone to
Silent mode to avoid
disturbing other people.
Press and hold [ ] in Idle
mode.
My Menu
Silent
mode
You can protect the phone
against unauthorised use
with a phone password. The
phone will require the
password on power-up.
1. In Idle mode, press
< Menu > and select
Settings → Security →
Change password .
2. Enter the default
password, 00000000 ,
and press < OK >.
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
password and press
< OK >.
4. Enter the new password
again and press < OK >.
5. Select Phone lock .
6. Select Enable .
7. Enter the password and
press < OK >.
Phone lock

Step outside the phone
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Make/Answer calls
Step outside the phone
Begin with your camera, the music player, the
web, and other special features
Use the camera
1. In Idle mode, enter an
area code and phone
number.
2. Press [ ].
3. To end the call, press
[].
1. When the phone rings,
press [ ].
2. To end the call, press
[].
Press [ / ].
Make a call
Answer a
call
Adjust the
volume
during a call
1. Open the phone.
2. In Idle mode, press
< Menu > and select
Camera .
3. Aim the lens at the
subject and make any
desired adjustments.
4. Press [ ] to take a photo.
The photo is saved
automatically.
5. Pres s < Preview > to take
another photo.
Take a
photo

Step outside the phone
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Play music
1. In Idle mode, press
< Menu > and select My
files → Images → My
photos .
2. Select the photo you
want.
1. In Idle mode, press
< Menu > and select
Camera .
2. Press [ 1 ] to switch to
Record mode.
3. Press [ ] to start
recording.
4. Press [ ] or < > to
stop recording. The video
is saved automatically.
5. Press < Preview > to
record another video.
View a
photo
Record a
video
1. In Idle mode, press
< Menu > and select My
files → Videos → My
video clips .
2. Select the video you
want.
Use these methods:
• Download from the
wireless web  p. 54
• Download from a
computer using the
optional Samsung PC
Studio  Samsung PC
Studio User’s Guide
•Receivevia
Bluetooth  p. 96
• Copy to a memory card
and insert the card into
the phone  p. 26
Play a
video
Copy music
files to the
phone

Step outside the phone
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1. In Idle mode, press
< Menu > and select
Applications → Music
player .
2. Press < Options > and
select Add music from
→ Phone or Memory
card .
3. Press [ ] to select the
files you want and press
< Select >.
4. Press < Back > to return
to the music player
screen.
Create a
play list
1. From the music player
screen, press [ ].
2. During playback, use the
following keys:
• :pausesorresumes
playback.
• Left: returns to the
previous file. Moves
backward in a file
when held down.
• Right: skips to the
next file. Skips
forward in a file when
held down.
• Up: opens the play
list.
• / :adjuststhe
volume.
• Down:stops
playback.
Play music
files