Samsung SGH D908 User manual

SGH-D908
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.

Important safety precautions
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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 call
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 108.
• 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
•Musicplayer
Play music files using your phone
as a music player.
• File viewer
Open documents in various formats
on the phone without corruption.

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Special features of your phone
•Bluetooth
Transfer media files and personal
data and connect to other devices
using free, wireless Bluetooth
technology.
• Offline mode
Switch your phone to use its none-
wireless functions in an airplane.
• Phone to TV
View photos and video clips
captured with the phone on your
TV screen.
• Multimedia Message Service
(MMS)
Send and receive MMS messages
with a combination of text, images,
video, and audio.
•E-mail
Send and receive e-mails with
images, video, and audio
attachments.
• Digital data printing
Print images, messages, and other
personal data directly from your
phone.
•Java
Enjoy Java ™ -based embedded
games and download new games.

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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 .................................................. 15
Step outside the phone 16
Begin with your camera, the music player, and other special
features
Use the camera...................................................... 16
Play music files....................................................... 17
Browse the web...................................................... 18
Use Phonebook ...................................................... 19
Send messages...................................................... 20
View messages....................................................... 21
Use Bluetooth wireless ............................................ 22
Watch the phone display on a TV.............................. 23
Use a memory card................................................. 24
Enter text 26
Pinyin, Stroke, English word, ABC, Number, and Symbol
modes
Call functions 31
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 35
All menu options listed
Solve problems 106
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 108

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1 Call log  p.35
1 Recent contacts
2 Missed calls
3 Dialled calls
4 Received calls
5 Delete all
6 Area code
7 Call time
8 Call costs
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2 Phonebook  p.38
1 Contact list
2 FDN contacts
1
3 Create contact
4 Group
5 Speed dial
6 My namecard
7 Own number
8 Management
9 Service number
1
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3 Applications  p.43
1 Music player
2 Voice recorder
3 Image editor
4 Bluetooth
5 Java world
6 SIM-AT
1
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4 Browser  p.53
1 Home
2 Fun club
3 Bookmarks
4 Enter URL
5 Clear cache
6 Profile settings
7 Current profile
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5 Messages  p.57
1 Create new message
2 My messages
3 Templates
4 Delete all
5 Settings
6 SOS message
7 Broadcast messages
8 Memory status
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6 My files  p.75
1 Images
2 Videos
3 Music
4 Sounds
5 Other files
6 Memory card
2
7 Memory status
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7 Planner  p.81
1 Alarm
2 Calendar
3 Memo
4 World clock
5 Calculator
6 Converter
7 Timer
8 Stopwatch
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8 Camera  p.88
1 Take a photo
2 Record video
3 Go to My photos
4 Go to My video clips
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9 Settings  p.94
1 Time and date
2 Phone settings
3 Display settings
4 Sound settings
5 Light settings
6 Network services
7 Security
8 Memory status
9 Reset settings
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1. Shows only if supported by your
SIM card.
2. Shows only if a memory card
is inserted into the phone.
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode.

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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
• Phone
•TravelAdapter
• Battery
•User’sGuide
You can obtain various accessories from
your local Samsung dealer.
• The items supplied with your phone
and accessories available at your
Samsung dealer may vary, depending
on your country or service provider.
• Use the purchased accessories with
only Samsung-authorised devices. The
use of these accessories with other
devices could cause problems and any
repair costs would not be covered by
the warranty.
Your phone
Keys, features, and locations
Headset/
Adapter
jack
Left soft key
Special
function keys
Camera lens
Power on/off/
Menu exit key
Alphanumeric
keys
Right soft key
Web access/
Confirm key
Navigationkeys
(Up/Down/Left/
Right)
Delete key
Dial key
Display
Earpiece
Memory card slot
Volume keys Camera
key
Microphone

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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 power outlet.

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Get started
Low battery indicator
When the battery is low:
• a warning tone sounds,
• the battery low 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 power 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 [] .

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Get started
Keypad lock
When you close the phone, it locks the exposed keys
to prevent accidental presses from affecting phone
operations.
To unlock the keypad, press < Unlock > and press
< OK >.
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 menu options
directly.  p. 96
In Menu mode, scroll through menu options.
In Idle mode, launch the web browser.
In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu
option or confirm input.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve numbers recently
dialled, missed, or received.
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.

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Get started
Display
Enter numbers, letters, and some special
characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to access
your voicemail. 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
display.
In Menu mode, scroll through the menu
options.
In Idle mode, access the Camera menu.
Press and hold to turn on the camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo and record a
video.
Layout The display has three areas.
Icons
1
Received signal strength
Call in progress
Out of your service area; you
cannot send or receive calls
Alarm set  p. 81
New text message
New voicemail
Text and graphics
displays messages,
instructions, and
information you enter.
Soft key function
indicators
shows the current
functions assigned to
the two soft keys.
Icons
displays various icons.
Menu Contacts

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Get started
New multimedia message
New e-mail
One of the message Inboxes is
full
Call diverting feature active
 p. 101
Bluetooth active  p. 49
Synchronised with a PC
GPRS network
Home Zone, if registered for the
appropriate service
Office Zone, if registered for the
appropriate service
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
Memory card inserted  p. 24
SOS message feature active
 p. 73
Ringer type  p. 99
• None: Melody
•:Vibration
• : Melody and vibration
•:Vibrationthenmelody
• : Melody then vibration
Silent mode (Vibration)
Silent mode (Mute)
Battery power level
1. Depending on your country or service provider, the icons
shown on the display may vary.

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Get started
Access menu functions
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
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.

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Get started
Customise your phone
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Phone
settings → Language →
Display .
2. Select a language.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Sound
settings → Incoming call →
Ring tone .
2. Select a ringtone category.
3. Select a ringtone.
4. Press < Save >.
Display
language
Call ringer
melody
You can set wallpaper for the idle
screen on the display.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Display
settings → Wallpaper .
2. When a wallpaper type is set to
Normal , select Wallpaper .
3. Select an image category.
4. Select an image.
5. Press < Save >.
You can change the display style of
the main menu screen.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Display
settings → Main menu style .
2. Select the style you want.
Idle mode
Wallpaper
Menu style

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Get started
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
You can set up a menu for 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.
3. Select a menu for the item.
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

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Get started
Make/Answer calls
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
1. 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

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Step outside the phone
Begin with your camera, the music player, and other
special features
Use the camera
1. In Idle mode, press and hold
[ ] to turn on the camera.
2. Aim the lens at the subject and
make any desired adjustments.
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to take a
photo. The photo is saved
automatically.
4. Press < Back > to take another
photo.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select My files → Images
→ My photos .
2. Select the photo you want.
Take a photo
View a photo
1. In Idle mode, press and hold
[ ] to turn on the camera.
2. Press [ 1 ] to switch to Record
mode.
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to start
recording.
4. Press < > or [ ] to stop
recording. The video is
automatically saved.
5. Press < > to record another
video.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select My files → Videos →
My video clips .
2. Select the video clip you want.
Record a video
Play a video

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Step outside the phone
Play music files
Use these methods:
• Download from the wireless
web  p. 53
• Download from a computer
using Samsung PC Studio
 Samsung PC Studio User’s
Guide
• Receive via Bluetooth  p. 51
• Copy to a memory card and
insert the card into the phone
 p. 24
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 < Add >.
Copy music
files to the
phone
Create a play
list
1. From the music player screen,
press [] .
2. During playback, use the
following keys:
• : pauses or resumes
playback.
• Up: accesses the current
album list.
• Left: moves back 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.
• / : adjusts the volume.
• Down: stops playback.
Play music
files

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Step outside the phone
Browse the web
Using a built-in web browser, you can easily access the
wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services
and information and to download web content.
• In Idle mode, press [ ] and
select Home .
• In Idle mode, press []
and select
Recent page to
access the web page you
have last visited.
Launch the
web browser
• To scroll through browser items,
press [Up] or [Down].
• To select an item, press < >
or [ ].
• To return to the previous page,
press < Back > or [ C ].
• To return to the homepage,
press and hold [ C ].
• To access browser options,
select and press < >, or
press [ ] .
• To access other phone menus,
press [ ] .
Navigate the
web