Samsung SGH-J708 User manual

* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide
may not match your phone exactly.
* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide.
* The font that is used in this model is according to the China National Standard(Standard No. : SJ 11296-2003)
From MII(The Ministry of Information Industry).
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http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-18210A
English. 03/2008. Rev. 1.0

SGH-J708
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: B013594
•Java
TM
is a trademark or registered
trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
• Windows Media Player
®
is a registered
trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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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.
Use of authorised software
Use only Samsung-authorised software. The use of
any unauthorised software could damage your
phone.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your
phone.
For more detailed safety information, see "Health
and safety information" on page 41.
• 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
• Synchronisation with
Windows Media Player
Transfer music files to your
phone directly from the
Windows Media Player.
• Music player
Play music files using your
phone as a music player. You
can use other phone functions
while listening to music.

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•FMradio
Listen to your favourite radio
stations anytime, anywhere.
• Image editor
Edit or decorate your photos.
•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.
•SOSmessage
Send SOS messages to your
family or friends for help in an
emergency.
• Voice recorder
Record memos or sounds.

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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 ................................................. 8
Keys and icons .............................................. 9
Access menu functions .................................. 12
Enter text .................................................... 12
Customise your phone................................... 15
Use an optional memory card ......................... 17
Step outside the phone 18
Begin with call functions, camera, music player, web
browser and other special features
Make or answer calls ..................................... 18
Use the camera ............................................ 20
Play music................................................... 21
Listen to the FM radio ................................... 23
Browse the web ........................................... 24
Use Phonebook ............................................ 25
Send messages ............................................ 25
View messages ............................................ 27
Use Bluetooth .............................................. 28
Menu functions 30
All menu options listed
Health and safety information 41

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1 Call log
2 Phonebook
1 Contact list
2 FDN contacts
3 Create contact
4 Group
5 Speed dial
6 My namecard
7 Own number
8 Management
9 Service number
1
3 Applications
1 Music player
2 Voice recorder
3 FM radio
4 Image editor
5 Bluetooth
4 Browser
1 Home
2 Fun club
3 Bookmarks
4 Enter URL
5 Clear cache
6 Profile settings
7 Current profile
5 Messages
1 Create new message
2 My messages
3 Templates
4 Delete all
5 Settings
6 SOS messages
7 Broadcast messages
8 Memory status
6 My files
1 Images
2 Videos
3 Music
6 My files
4 Sounds
5 Games & more
6 Other files
7 Memory card
2
8 Memory status
7 Applications
1 Alarms
2 Calendar
3 Memo
4 World clock
5 Calculator
6 Converter
7 Timer
8 Stopwatch
9 SIM application toolkit
1
8 Camera
9 Settings
1 Phone settings
2 Light settings
3 Display settings
4 Message settings
5 Call settings
6 Phonebook settings
7 Calendar settings
8 Browser settings
9 Music player settings
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10 Network settings
11 Security settings
12 Setup wizard
13 Memory settings
14 Reset settings
1. Available only if supported
by your SIM card.
2. Available only if a memory
card is inserted.
3. Depending on your service
provider, Media player
settings may display instead of
this menu.
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.
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.
With the triangle facing
the front of your phone

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Removing the battery cover
Power on or off
Improperly connecting the adapter can cause
serious damage to the phone. Any damages by
misuse are not covered by the warranty.
Push down and slide
off the cover with
the phone open.
FRONT FRONT
Switch on
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
3. If necessary, enter the PIN
and press <
OK >.
4. When the setup wizard opens,
customise your phone
according to your preferences.
Switch off
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].