Samsung SGH-G508 User manual

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your
service provider.
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http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-19490A
English. 09/2008. Rev. 1.0

SGH-G508
user manual

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using this
manual
This user manual has been specially designed to
guide you through the functions and features of your
mobile phone. To get started quickly,
refer to “introducing your mobile phone,”
“assembling and preparing your mobile phone,”
and “using basic functions.”
Instructional icons
Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons
you will see in this manual:
Warning —situations that could cause
injury to yourself or others
Caution —situations that could cause
damage to your phone or other equipment
Note —notes, usage tips, or additional
information
X Refer to —pages with related information;
for example: X p.12 (represents “see page
12”)

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Copyright information
Rights to all technologies and products that
comprise this device are the property of their
respective owners:
• Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide—Bluetooth QD
ID: B013758.
• Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
• Windows Media Player® is registered trademark
of Microsoft Corporation.
→
Followed by —the order of options or
menus you must select to perform a step;
for example: Press <Menu> →Messages
→Create message (represents Menu,
followed by Messages, followed by
Create message)
[] Square brackets —phone keys; for
example: [ ] (represents the Power/
Menu exit key)
<> Angled brackets —softkeys that control
different functions at each screen; for
example: <OK> (represents the OK
softkey)

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contents
safety and usage information 2
Safety warnings ..........................................2
Safety precautions ......................................4
Important usage information .......................7
introducing your mobile phone 9
Unpack .......................................................9
Phone layout .............................................10
Keys .........................................................11
Display ......................................................12
Icons .........................................................13
assembling and preparing your mobile
phone 15
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...15
Charge the battery ....................................17
Insert a memory card (optional) .................18
using basic functions 19
Turn your phone on and off .......................19
Access menus ..........................................20

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Switch applications ................................... 20
Use the external display ............................ 20
Customise your phone .............................. 21
Use basic call functions ............................ 24
Send and view messages ......................... 25
Add and find contacts ...............................27
Use basic camera functions ......................28
Listen to music ......................................... 30
Browse the web ........................................ 33
using advanced functions 34
Use advanced call functions ..................... 34
Use advanced Phonebook functions .........36
Use advanced messaging functions ..........38
Use advanced music functions ................. 39
using tools and applications 42
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............ 42
Print images .............................................. 44
Activate the mobile tracker ........................ 45
Record and play voice memos .................. 45
Use Java-powered games and applications 46
Use the RSS reader .................................. 47
Upload photos and videos to the web ...... 48
Create and view world clocks ................... 49
Set and use alarms ................................... 50
Use the calculator ..................................... 51
Convert currencies or measurements ....... 51
Set a countdown timer ............................. 51
Use the stopwatch .................................... 51
Create a new task ..................................... 52
Create a text memo .................................. 52
Manage your calendar .............................. 52
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safety and
usage
information
Comply with the following precautions to avoid
dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak
performance of your mobile phone.
Keep your phone away from small
children and pets
Keep your phone and all accessories out of the
reach of small children or animals. Small parts may
cause choking or serious injury if swallowed.
Protect your hearing
Safety warnings
Listening to a headset at high volumes
can damage your hearing. Use only the
minimum volume setting necessary to
hear your conversation or music.

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Install mobile phones and equipment
with caution
Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment
installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid
placing your phone and accessories near or in an air
bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless
equipment can cause serious injury when air bags
inflate rapidly.
Handle and dispose of batteries and
chargers with care
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
chargers specifically designed for your phone.
Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause
serious injuries or damage to your phone.
• Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local
regulations when disposing used batteries.
• Never place batteries or phones on or in heating
devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or
radiators. Batteries may explode when
overheated.
• Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid
exposing the battery to high external pressure,
which can lead to an internal short circuit and
overheating.
Avoid interference with pacemakers
Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between
mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential
interference, as recommended by manufacturers
and the independent research group, Wireless
Technology Research. If you have any reason to
suspect that your phone is interfering with a
pacemaker or other medical device, turn off the
phone immediately and contact the manufacturer of
the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.

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safety and usage information
Turn off the phone in potentially
explosive environments
Do not use your phone at refuelling points (service
stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your
phone whenever directed by warning signs or
instructions. Your phone could cause explosions or
fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and
transfer areas or blasting areas. Do not store or carry
flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in
the same compartment as the phone, its parts, or
accessories.
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion
injuries
When sending text messages or playing games on
your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip,
press the keys lightly, use special features that
reduce the number of keys you have to press (such
as templates and predictive text), and take frequent
breaks.
Drive safely at all times
Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all
regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones
while driving. Use hands-free accessories to
increase your safety when possible.
Follow all safety warnings and
regulations
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a
mobile phone in a certain area.
Use only Samsung-approved
accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage your
phone or cause injury.
Safety precautions

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Turn off the phone near medical
equipment
Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in
hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all
regulations, posted warnings, and directions from
medical personnel.
Turn off the phone or disable the
wireless functions when in an aircraft
Your phone can cause interference with aircraft
equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off
your phone or switch to a mode that disables the
wireless functions when directed by airline
personnel.
Protect batteries and chargers from
damage
• Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot
temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/
113° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the
charging capacity and life of your batteries.
• Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects,
as this can create a connection between the +
and - terminals of your batteries and lead to
temporary or permanent battery damage.
• Never use a damaged charger or battery.
Handle your phone carefully and
sensibly
• Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can
cause serious damage. Do not handle your
phone with wet hands. Water damage to your
phone can void your manufacturer’s warranty.

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safety and usage information
• Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty
areas to prevent damage to moving parts.
• Your phone is a complex electronic device—
protect it from impacts and rough handling to
avoid serious damage.
• Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog
moving parts and prevent proper operation.
• Avoid using the phone’s camera flash or light
close to the eyes of children or animals.
• Your phone and memory cards may be damaged
by exposure to magnetic fields. Do not use
carrying cases or accessories with magnetic
closures or allow your phone to come in contact
with magnetic fields for extended periods of time.
Avoid interference with other electronic
devices
Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that
may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded
electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing
aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices
in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of
your electronic devices to solve any interference
problems you experience.

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Use your phone in the normal position
Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna.
Allow only qualified personnel to service
your phone
Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone
may result in damage to your phone and will void
your warranty.
Ensure maximum battery and charger
life
• Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as
overcharging may shorten battery life.
• Over time, unused batteries will discharge and
must be recharged before use.
• Disconnect chargers from power sources when
not in use.
• Use batteries only for their intended purpose.
Handle SIM cards and memory cards
with care
• Do not remove a card while the phone is
transferring or accessing information, as this
could result in loss of data and/or damage to the
card or phone.
• Protect cards from strong shocks, static
electricity, and electrical noise from other devices.
• Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life
span of memory cards.
• Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals
with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the
card with a soft cloth.
Important usage information

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safety and usage information
Ensure access to emergency services
Emergency calls from your phone may not be
possible in some areas or circumstances. Before
travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an
alternate method of contacting emergency services
personnel.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
certification information
Your phone conforms to European Union (EU)
standards that limit human exposure to radio
frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and
telecommunications equipment. These standards
prevent the sale of mobile phones that exceed a
maximum exposure level (known as the Specific
Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 watts per kilogram
of body tissue.

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introducing your mobile phone
introducing your
mobile phone
In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s
layout, keys, display, and icons.
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
• Mobile phone
• Battery
• Travel adapter (charger)
•Usermanual
• The items supplied with your phone may
vary depending on the software and
accessories available in your region or
offered by your service provider.
You can obtain additional accessories from
your local Samsung dealer.
• Use only Samsung-approved software.
Pirated or illegal software may cause
damage or malfunctions that are not
covered by manufacture’s warranty.

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introducing your mobile phone
Phone layout
The inside of your phone includes the following keys
and features:
The outside of your phone includes the following
keys and features:
Power/Menu
exit key
Alphanumeric
keys
Mouthpiece
Volume key
Dial key
Left softkey
4-way
navigation key
Right softkey
Video call key
Camera lens for
video calls
Earpiece
Main display
Flashbulb
Special function keys
Delete key
Application
switch key
Camera lens
Menu access/
Confirm key*
Memory card slot
Internal
antenna
External display
(Touch screen)
Multifunction
jack
Hold key
Camera key

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Keys
Key Function
Softkeys Perform actions indicated at the
bottom of the display
4-way
navigation
In Idle mode, access user-
defined menus; In Menu mode,
scroll through menu options
Web
browser/
Confirm
In Idle mode, access web
browser; In Menu mode, select
the highlighted menu option or
confirm an input
Video call From the dialling screen, make a
video call
Application
switch
Open the application switch
window to access other
applications without exiting the
current application
Dial
Make or answer a call; In Idle
mode, retrieve recently dialled,
missed, or received numbers
Delete Delete characters or items in an
application
Power/Menu
exit
Turn the phone on and off (press
and hold); End a call; In Menu
mode, cancel input and return to
Idle mode
Alpha-
numeric
Enter numbers, letters and
special characters; In Idle mode,
press and hold [1] to access
voice mails and [0] to enter an
international call prefix
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Display
Your phone’s main display consists of three areas:
Special
function
Enter special characters or
perform special functions; In Idle
mode, press and hold [ ] for the
Silent profile; Press and hold [ ]
to enter a pause between
numbers
Volume Adjust the phone’s volume
Hold Lock or unlock the touch screen
Camera
In Idle mode, turn on the camera
(press and hold); In Camera
mode, take a photo or record a
video
Key Function
Icon line
Displays various icons
Text and graphic area
Displays messages,
instructions, and
information you enter
Softkey line
Displays the current actions
assigned to each softkey
Select Back

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Icons
Learn about the icons that appear on your display.
Icon Definition
Signal strength
GPRS network connected
Transferring data in GPRS network
EDGE network connected
Transferring data via EDGE network
UMTS network connected
Transferring data via UMTS network
HSDPA network activated
Transferring data via HSDPA network
Voice call in progress
No service available
Video call in progress
No service available
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset
connected
Bluetooth activated
Connected with PC
Alarm activated
Memory card inserted
Call diverting activated
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Icon Definition

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Normal profile activated
Silent profile activated
Driving profile activated
Meeting profile activated
Outdoor profile activated
Offline profile activated
New text message (SMS)
New multimedia message (MMS)
New email message
New voice mail message
Icon Definition
New push message
New configuration message
Text mess age full
Multimedia message full
Email message full
Voice mail message full
Push message full
Configuration message full
Battery power level
Current time
Icon Definition

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assembling and preparing your mobile phone
assembling and
preparing your
mobile phone
Get started by assembling and setting up
your mobile phone for its first use.
Install the SIM or USIM card and
battery
When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will
receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card,
with subscription details, such as your personal
identification number (PIN) and optional services. To
use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a
Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,
1. Remove the battery cover.
If the phone is on, press and hold [] to turn
it off.