Samsung SGH-p705 User manual

User Guide
Samsung Telecommunications America
1130 East Arapaho Road
Richardson, Texas 75081
1-800-SAMSUNG
www.samsungusa.com/wireless
© 2003 Samsung Telecommunications America. Samsung is a registered
trademark of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its related entities.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
SGH
p705
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DAUL BAND GPRS Series
SGH-p705
Portable Digital Telephone
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your phone,
and keep it for future reference.
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-xxxxxA
wb_p705_101403_d2

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Samsung Telecommunications America
(STA), Inc.
Headquarters:
1301 E. Lookout Drive
Richardson, TX 75082
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wireless
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Precautions......................... 7
Unpacking ...................................................... 9
Your Phone ................................................... 10
Phone Layout ........................................................ 10
Display ................................................................. 13
Service Light ......................................................... 16
Getting Started ............................................. 18
Installing the SIM Card ........................................... 18
Charging the Battery .............................................. 20
Turning the Phone On or Off .................................... 22
Call Functions ............................................... 25
Making a Call......................................................... 25
Adjusting the Volume ............................................. 27
Answering a Call .................................................... 27
Viewing Missed Calls............................................... 28
Quickly Switching to Silent Mode .............................. 30
Selecting Functions and Options................... 31
Phonebook.................................................... 33
Storing a Number with a Name ................................ 33
Using Phonebook Entry Options................................ 35
Searching for and Dialing a Number in Phonebook ...... 37
Editing a Caller Group............................................. 38
Speed-dialing ........................................................ 39
Deleting All of the Phonebook Entries........................ 40
Checking the Memory Status ................................... 41
Entering Text................................................ 42

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Changing the Text Input Mode ................................. 42
Using T9 Mode....................................................... 43
Using Alphabet Mode .............................................. 45
Using Number Mode ............................................... 46
Using Symbol Mode ................................................ 47
Options During a Call.................................... 49
Putting a Call on Hold ............................................. 49
Using the Menu Functions ....................................... 50
Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) ........................ 50
Muting or Sending Key Tones................................... 51
Sending a Sequence of DTMF Tones ......................... 51
Searching for a Number in Phonebook ...................... 52
Call Waiting........................................................... 52
Making a Multi-party Call......................................... 53
Using the Menus ........................................... 55
Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling..................... 55
Using Shortcuts ..................................................... 56
List of Menu Functions ............................................ 56
Text Messages .............................................. 62
Inbox (Menu 1.1) .................................................... 62
Outbox (Menu 1.2) .................................................. 63
Write New (Menu 1.3) ............................................. 64
Templates (Menu 1.4) ............................................. 66
Settings (Menu 1.5) ................................................ 67
Delete All (Menu 1.6) .............................................. 68
Memory Status (Menu 1.7) ....................................... 69
Voice Mail (Menu 1.8) .............................................. 69
Broadcast (Menu 1.9) .............................................. 69
Picture Messages.......................................... 71
Inbox (Menu 2.1) .................................................... 71
Outbox (Menu 2.2) .................................................. 74
Draft (Menu 2.3) ..................................................... 75
Write New (Menu 2.4) ............................................. 75
Templates (Menu 2.5) ............................................. 79

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Delete All (Menu 2.6) .............................................. 80
Memory Status (Menu 2.7) ....................................... 81
Call Records.................................................. 82
Missed Calls (Menu 3.1) ........................................... 82
Incoming Calls (Menu 3.2) ....................................... 82
Outgoing Calls (Menu 3.3) ....................................... 83
Delete All (Menu 3.4) .............................................. 83
Call Time (Menu 3.5) ............................................... 84
Television ..................................................... 85
TV (Menu 4.1) ........................................................ 85
TV Image (Menu 4.2) .............................................. 88
Memory Status (Menu 4.3) ....................................... 88
Sound Settings ............................................. 89
Ring Tone (Menu 5.1) .............................................. 89
Ring Volume (Menu 5.2) .......................................... 89
Alert Type (Menu 5.3) ............................................. 89
Keypad Tone (Menu 5.4) .......................................... 90
Message Tone (Menu 5.5) ........................................ 90
Folder Tone (Menu 5.6) ........................................... 91
Power On/Off (Menu 5.7) ......................................... 91
Extra Tones (Menu 5.8) ........................................... 91
Phone Settings ............................................. 93
Display Settings (Menu 6.1) ..................................... 93
Greeting Message (Menu 6.2) ................................... 95
Own Number (Menu 6.3) ......................................... 95
Language (Menu 6.4) .............................................. 96
Security (Menu 6.5) ................................................ 96
Extra Settings (Menu 6.6) ........................................ 96
Short Cut (Menu 6.7) .............................................. 97
Infrared Activate (Menu 6.8) .................................... 97
Reset Settings (Menu 6.9) ........................................ 98
Organizer...................................................... 99
Alarm (Menu 7.1) ................................................... 99

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Calendar (Menu 7.2) ............................................. 100
Time & Date (Menu 7.3) ........................................ 103
Calculator (Menu 7.4) ............................................ 104
To Do List (Menu 7.5) ............................................ 104
Voice Memo (Menu 7.6) ......................................... 107
Currency Exchange (Menu 7.7) ............................... 109
Network Services........................................ 111
Call Forwarding (Menu 8.1) .................................... 111
Call Waiting (Menu 8.2) ......................................... 112
Network Selection (Menu 8.3) ................................ 113
Caller ID (Menu 8.4) ............................................. 114
Funbox ....................................................... 115
t-Zones (Menu 9.1) ............................................... 115
Games (Menu 9.2) ................................................ 120
Sounds (Menu 9.3) ............................................... 122
Images (Menu 9.4) ............................................... 123
Delete All (Menu 9.5) ............................................ 123
Memory Status (Menu 9.6) ..................................... 124
Solving Problems........................................ 125
Health and Safety Information ................... 128
Usage guidelines:
All about performance and safety ........................... 128
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone .... 130
Caring for the Battery........................................... 133
Acknowledging Special Precautions and FCC ............ 134
FDA Consumer Update.......................................... 135
CTIA Safety Information ....................................... 143
Owner's Record ................................................... 148

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User Guide Proprietary Notice ................................ 148
STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY ................ 149
Glossary ..................................................... 154
Index.......................................................... 161

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Important Safety Precautions
7
Important Safety Precautions
Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure
to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal.
Road Safety at All Times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle
first.
When Refuelling
Do not use the phone at a service station or near fuels or
chemicals.
In an Aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an
aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
In Hospitals
Switch your phone off near medical equipment. Follow any
regulations or rules in force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could
affect its performance.
Special Regulations
Meet any special regulations in force in any area and always
turn off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it
may cause interference or danger.

Impor tant Safety Precautions
8
Sensible Use
Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid
unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is turned
on.
Emergency Call
Ensure the phone is switched on and in service. Enter the
emergency number for your present location, then press the
key. You must deactivate any unnecessary features before you
can make an emergency call. Give all the necessary information
as accurately as possible. Do not end the call until given
permission to do so.
Water Resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Accessories and Batteries
Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of
any unauthorized accessories could damage 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 128.

Unpacking
9
Unpacking
Your package contains the following items:
You can obtain the following accessories for your phone from
your local Samsung dealer:
● Standard batteries ● Ear-microphone
● Simple hands-free kit ● Car holder
Handset Trave l Adapt er
Batteries Stereo
Ear-microphone
User’s Manual Hand Strap
Conversion Plug

Unpacking
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● Cigarette lighter adapter ● Leather case
● Travel charger/adapter ● Battery charger
● Battery case ● Extended batteries

Your Phone
11
Your Phone
Phone Layout
The following illustrations show the main elements of your
phone:
Microphone
Folder
WAP Browser
key
Power on/off /
menu exit key
Volume/menu
browse keys
Soft key (left)
Dial/menu
confirmation key
IrDA port
Ear-microphone
jack Soft key (right)
Navigation (Up/Down/
Right/Left) keys
Cancel/
correction key
Earpiece
Display
Special
function keys
Alphanumeric
keys
TV key

Your Phone
12
Key (s) Description
In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options
and Phonebook.
In Idle mode, allows access to your favorite menu
options directly. For further details about
shortcuts, see page 97.
In Menu mode, the Left key returns to the
previous menu level and the Right key selects the
current menu.
When entering text, move the cursor to the left
and right respectively.
In Idle mode, the Left key enters the Write New
menu and the Right key enters the Voice Memo
menu.
(soft keys)
The soft keys perform the functions indicated by
the text above them, on the bottom line of the
display.
In Idle mode, launches the WAP (Wireless
Application Protocol) browser.
External display
Antenna
Service Light

Your Phone
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Makes or answers a call.
In Idle mode, recalls the last number you dialed or
received when held down.
In Menu mode, selects a menu function or stores
information that you have entered, such as a
name in the phone or SIM memory.
Deletes characters from the display.
In Menu mode, returns to the previous menu
level.
Ends a call. Also turns the phone on and off when
held down.
In Menu mode, cancels your input and returns to
Idle mode.
Enters the Television menu. Also turns the TV on
when held down.
In Idle mode, quickly accesses your voice mail
when held down.
Enter numbers, letters and some special
characters.
Enters special characters.
Performs various functions.
Key (s) Description (Continued)

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Display
Display Layout
The display has three areas:
(on the left side of the phone)
During a call, adjusts the earpiece volume.
In Idle mode with folder open, adjusts the keypad
tone volume. With the folder closed, turns on the
backlight when held down.
In Menu mode, scrolls through the menu options
and Phonebook.
Area Description
First line Displays various icons. See page 16.
Middle lines Display messages, instructions and any
information that you enter, such as the
number you are dialing.
Key (s) Description (Continued)
T-Mobile
Time Date
Menu Ph.Book
Icons area
Tex t a nd
graphic area
Soft key
indicators area

Your Phone
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Last line Shows the current functions assigned to the
two soft keys.
Area Description

Your Phone
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Icons
Icon Description
Shows the received signal strength. The greater the
number of bars, the stronger the signal.
Appears when a call is in progress.
Appears when you are out of your service area. When
it displays, you cannot make or receive a call.
Appears when you are out of your home area and have
logged onto a different network; for example, when
travelling in other countries.
Appears when a new text message has been received.
Appears when a new voice mail message has been
received.
Appears when a new multimedia message has been
received.
Appears when you set an alarm to ring at a specified
time.
Appears when Silent mode is active or when you set
the Alert Type menu ( Menu 5.3 ) so that the phone
vibrates when you receive a call. For further details,
see page 31 and page 89 respectively.
Appears when the IrDA port is active. For details, see
page 97.
Appears when Mute mode is active.