Samsung SGH-J608 User manual

SGH-J608
User’s Guide

Important safety
precautions
Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your
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.
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
Copyright information
•Bluetooth
®
is a registered trademark of
the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
Bluetooth QD ID: B012692
•Java
TM
is a trademark or registered
trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.

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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 your 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 37.
• 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.
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 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
• Music player
Play music files on your phone.
•FMradio
Listen to your favourite radio
stations anytime, anywhere.

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•Java
Enjoy Java-based embedded
games and download new
games.
• Offline mode
Switch your phone to Offline
mode to use its non-wireless
functions while on an aeroplane.
•Bluetooth
Transfer media files and
personal data, and connect to
other devices using wireless
Bluetooth technology.
•Webbrowser
Access the wireless web to get
up-to-the-minute information
and a wide variety of media
content.
• Multimedia Message Service
(MMS)
Send and receive MMS
messages with a combination of
text, images, video, and audio.
•SOSmessage
Send SOS messages to your
family or friends for help in an
emergency.

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Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Get started 6
First steps to operating your phone
Assemble and charge the phone ...................... 6
Power on or off.............................................. 7
Phone layout................................................. 7
Keys and icons .............................................. 8
Access menu functions .................................. 11
Enter text.................................................... 12
Customise your phone................................... 15
Step outside the phone 17
Begin with call functions, camera, music player, web
browser, and other special features
Make or answer calls..................................... 17
Use the camera............................................ 19
Play music................................................... 20
Listen to the FM radio ................................... 21
Browse the web ........................................... 22
Use Phonebook ............................................ 23
Send messages............................................ 23
View messages ............................................ 24
Use Bluetooth .............................................. 25
Menu functions 27
All menu options listed
Health and safety information 37

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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode.
1 Call log
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
1 Contact list
2 Create contact
3 Group
4 Speed dial
5 My namecard
6 Own number
7 Management
8 Service number
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3 Applications
1 Music player
2 Voice recorder
3 Alarm
4 FM radio
5 World clock
6 Browser
7 Java world
8 Calculator
9 Converter
10 Timer
11 Stopwatch
12 Memo
13 SIM application
toolkit
1
4 Google
5 Messages
1 Create message
2 My messages
3 Templates
4 Delete all
5 Settings
6 SOS messages
7 Memory status
6 My files
1 Images
2 Videos
3 Music
4 Sounds
5 Other files
6 Memory card
2
7 Memory status
7 Calendar
8 Camera
9 Settings
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
1. Available only if supported
by your SIM card.
2. Available only if a memory
card is inserted.

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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.
Get started
First steps to operating your phone
Assemble and charge the phone
• The items supplied with your phone and the
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.
To AC power outlet

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Removing the battery cover
Power on or off
Phone layout
Front view
Switch on
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 [ ].
Earpiece
Delete/Menu
exit key
Right soft key
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/
Right)
Display
Alphanumeric
keys
Special
function keys
Mouthpiece
Web access/
Confirm key
Volume keys
Dial key
Memory card
slot
Left soft key

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Rear view
Keys and icons
Keys
When you close the phone, it locks the exposed
keys to prevent any unwanted phone
operations, from accidentally pressing any of
the keys. To unlock the keypad, press [ ].
Camera key
Camera lens
Multi-function
jack
Mirror
Power key
Perform the function indicated on
the bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access the following
menus:
Up: My menu mode
Down/Left/Right: your favourite
menus
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.

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Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers
recently dialled, missed, or received.
End a call.
Delete characters from the display.
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 or perform
special functions.
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.
Press and hold to switch the phone
on or off.
Press to activate or deactivate the
touch keys.
In Idle mode, press and hold to turn
on the camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo or
record a video.

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Icons
The following icons may appear on the top line
of the screen to indicate your phone’s status.
Depending on your country or service provider,
the icons shown on the display may vary.
Signal strength
GPRS (2.5G) network
Connecting to GPRS (2.5G) network
Transferring data in GPRS (2.5G)
network
Call in progress
Out of your service area or Offline
mode
Synchronised with PC
Call diverting active
Home Zone
Office Zone
Roaming network
New message
Voicemail
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or
headset connected
Bluetooth active

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Access menu functions
Memory card inserted
SOS message feature active
Alarm set
FM radio on
Silent mode (Mute)
Silent mode (Vibration)
Call ringer set to vibrate
Whisper mode, during a call
Mute mode, during a call
Battery power level
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 >, < OK >, or
[ ] to confirm the function
displayed or option
highlighted.
4. Press <
Back > to move up
one level.
Press [ ] to return to Idle
mode.
Use menu
numbers
Press the number key
corresponding to the option
you want.

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Enter text
Change the
text input
mode
1. In the text entry screen,
press the right soft key.
2. Select the mode you want.
Pinyin mode
To enter a word:
1. Press the keys
corresponding to the
Chinese phonetic spelling,
pinyin.
2. Press [Left] or [Right] to
select alternative pinyins.
3. To enter a phrase, press
[ ] to insert a space and
continue entering the next
pinyins.
4. If necessary, press [Up] or
[Down] to find the
character you want.
5. Press [
1 ]. Numbers are
added to each character.
6. Press the number key
corresponding to the
character.
To use the tones:
1. Press the keys
corresponding to the pinyin
of the letter you need.
2. If necessary, press [Left] or
[Right] to select the pinyin.
3. Press [ ] for tones.

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4. If necessary, press [Up] or
[Down] to find the
character you want.
5. Press [
1 ].
6. Press the number key
corresponding to the
character.
Predictive text
When you enter a character,
your phone displays additional
characters that are commonly
used to make words and
phrases. This helps you enter
phrases or words with minimal
key presses.
Stroke mode
To enter a word:
1. Press the keys
corresponding to a
character’s component
strokes.
2. To enter a phrase, press
[ ] to insert the delimiter
and continue entering the
next strokes.
3. If necessary, press [Up] or
[Down] to find the
character you want.
4. Press the number key
corresponding to the
character you want.

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Predictive text
When you enter a character,
your phone displays additional
characters that are commonly
used to make words and
phrases. This helps you enter
phrases or words with minimal
key presses.
ABC mode
To enter a word:
Press the appropriate key until
the character you want
appears on the display.
English word
mode
To enter a word:
1. Press [
2 ] to [ 9 ] to start
entering a word.
2. Enter the whole word
before editing or deleting
characters.
3. When the word displays
correctly, press [ ] to
insert a space.
Otherwise, press [
0 ] to
display alternative word
choices.
Number
mode
Press the keys corresponding
to the digits you want.

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Customise your phone
Symbol mode
Press the corresponding
number key to select a
symbol.
Other
operations
• Press [ 1 ] to enter
punctuation marks or
special characters in ABC
mode and English word
mode.
• Press [ ] to insert a space.
• Press the Navigation keys
to move the cursor.
• Press [ ] to delete
characters one by one.
• Press and hold [ ] to clear
the entire display.
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

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In Idle mode, press [Volume]
to adjust the key tone volume.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Display
settings
→ Wallpaper →
Main display .
2. Select a category.
3. Select an image.
4. Press <
Select >.
5. Press <
Save >.
Key tone
volume
Idle mode
wallpaper
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Display
settings
→ Skin .
2. Select a colour pattern.
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

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Step outside the phone
Begin with call functions, camera, music player,
web browser, and other special features
Make or answer calls
You can switch the phone to
Silent mode to avoid disturbing
other people. In Idle mode,
press and hold [ ].
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Security →
Phone lock .
2. Select
Enable .
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
password and press <
OK >.
4. Enter the new password
again and press <
OK >.
Silent mode
Phone lock
1. In Idle mode, enter an area
code and phone number.
2. Press [ ].
Press [Volume] to adjust
the volume.
During a call, the exposed
keys are locked. Press [ ]
or [ ] to unlock the key.
3. Press [ ] to end the call.
Make a call

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1. When the phone rings,
press [ ].
2. Press [ ] to end the call.
During a call, press [ ] and
then <
Yes > to activate the
speaker.
Press [ ] again to switch back
to the earpiece.
1. During a call, call the
second participant.
2. Press <
Options > and
select
Join .
Answer a call
Use the
speakerphone
feature
Make a multi-
party call
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to add
more participants.
4. During a multi-party call,
press <
Options > and
select
Select one :
•Press<
Options > and
select
Private to have a
private conversation with
one participant.
•Press<
Options > and
select
Removed to drop
one participant.
5. Press [ ] to end the multi-
party call.