Samsung SGH-T208 User manual

GSM TELEPHONE
SGH-T208
ELECTRONICS
* Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone,
depending on the software installed or your service provider.
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68xxxxxA
English. 08/2002. Rev. 1.0
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Contents
Important Safety Precautions .......................... 7
Unpacking ........................................................ 9
Your Phone..................................................... 10
Phone Layout .................................................... 10
Display............................................................. 13
Getting Started............................................... 16
Installing the SIM Card....................................... 16
Charging a Battery............................................. 18
Switching the Phone On/Off ................................ 22
Call Functions................................................. 23
Making a Call .................................................... 23
Adjusting the Volume ......................................... 25
Answering a Call................................................ 26
Viewing Missed Calls .......................................... 27
Quickly Switching to Silent Mode ......................... 29
Selecting Functions and Options..................... 30
Example: Setting the Display Language ................ 32
Phonebook ..................................................... 34
Storing a Number with a Name............................ 34
Using Phonebook Entry Options ........................... 36
Searching for a Number in the Phonebook............. 38
Editing Caller Group ........................................... 40
Speed-dialling ................................................... 41
Checking Memory Status .................................... 42
Entering Text.................................................. 43
Changing the Text Input Mode............................. 44
Using the Chinese Pinyin Mode ............................ 46
Using the Chinese Stroke Mode ........................... 48
Using the Quick English Mode.............................. 51
Using the English Mode ...................................... 53

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Entering Text
(continued)
Using the Number Mode ..................................... 55
Using the Symbolic Mode.................................... 55
Using Help ........................................................ 55
Options During a Call...................................... 56
Putting a Call on Hold......................................... 56
Switching the Microphone Off (Mute).................... 57
Muting/Sending Key Tones.................................. 58
Searching for a Number in the Phonebook............. 58
Using the SMS Service ....................................... 59
Answering a Second Call..................................... 59
Making a Multiparty Call ..................................... 60
Using the Menus ............................................. 62
Accessing Menu Functions by Scrolling.................. 62
Accessing Menu Functions by Using Shortcuts........ 63
List of Menu Functions........................................ 64
Messages........................................................ 68
Read Messages
(Menu 1.1)
................................. 68
Write Messages
(Menu 1.2)
................................. 69
Templates
(Menu 1.3)
........................................ 71
Setup
(Menu 1.4)
.............................................. 72
Broadcast
(Menu 1.5)
......................................... 73
Voice Mail
(Menu 1.6)
........................................ 74
My Contents
(Menu 1.7)
..................................... 75
Memory Status
(Menu 1.8)
................................. 75
Call Records ................................................... 76
Missed Calls
(Menu 2.1)
...................................... 76
Received Calls
(Menu 2.2)
.................................. 76
Dialled Calls
(Menu 2.3)
..................................... 77
Call Time
(Menu 2.4)
.......................................... 77
Call Cost
(Menu 2.5)
.......................................... 78
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Sound Settings ............................................... 79
Ring Tone
(Menu 3.1)
........................................ 79
Ring Volume
(Menu 3.2)
..................................... 79
Alert Type
(Menu 3.3)
........................................ 80
Keypad Tone
(Menu 3.4)
.................................... 80
Message Tone
(Menu 3.5)
................................... 81
AutoFolder Tone
(Menu 3.6)
................................ 82
Extra Tones
(Menu 3.7)
...................................... 82
Phone Settings ............................................... 83
Infrared Activate
(Menu 4.1)
............................... 83
My Settings
(Menu 4.2)
...................................... 84
Greeting Message
(Menu 4.3)
.............................. 85
Own Number
(Menu 4.4)
.................................... 86
Language
(Menu 4.5)
......................................... 86
Security
(Menu 4.6)
........................................... 86
LCD Settings
(Menu 4.7)
.................................... 89
Extra Settings
(Menu 4.8)
................................... 91
Short Cut
(Menu 4.9)
......................................... 92
Reset Settings
(Menu 4.10)
................................. 93
Organiser ....................................................... 94
Calendar
(Menu 5.1)
.......................................... 94
To Do List
(Menu 5.2)
........................................ 96
Time & Date
(Menu 5.3)
..................................... 99
Alarm
(Menu 5.4)
............................................ 100
Calculator
(Menu 5.5)
...................................... 101
Currency Exchange
(Menu 5.6)
.......................... 102
Network Services ......................................... 103
Call Diverting
(Menu 6.1)
.................................. 103
Call Barring
(Menu 6.2)
.................................... 105
Call Waiting
(Menu 6.3)
.................................... 107
Network Selection
(Menu 6.4)
........................... 108
Caller ID
(Menu 6.5)
........................................ 109
Closed User Group (CUG)
(Menu 6.6)
................. 109

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Fun Box ........................................................ 111
Games
(Menu 7.1)
........................................... 111
WAP Browser
(Menu 7.2)
.................................. 111
Downloads
(Menu 7.3)
..................................... 112
Solving Problems.......................................... 113
Access Codes................................................ 116
Phone Password .............................................. 116
PIN................................................................ 117
PUK ............................................................... 117
PIN2 .............................................................. 118
PUK2 ............................................................. 118
Barring Password............................................. 119
Health and Safety Information ..................... 120
Precautions When Using Batteries ...................... 120
Road Safety .................................................... 122
Operating Environment..................................... 124
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres ..................... 126
Emergency Calls.............................................. 127
Other Important Safety Information ................... 128
Care and Maintenance ...................................... 129
Glossary ....................................................... 131
Index ........................................................... 134

7
Important Safety
Precautions
Read these guidelines before using your wireless
phone. Failure to comply with them may be
dangerous or illegal
. For more detailed safety
information, see “Health and Safety Information”
on page 120.
Road Safety at All Times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park
the vehicle first.
Switching Off When Refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point
(service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switching Off in Aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using
them in aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switching Off in Hospitals
Switch off your phone near medical equipment.
Follow any regulations or rules in force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect their performance.
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 (in a hospital for example).

Important Safety Precautions
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Sensible Use
Use only in the normal position (held to the ear).
Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna
when the phone is switched on.
Accessories and Batteries
Use only Samsung-approved accessories and
batteries.
Qualified Service
Only qualified service personnel may install or
repair your phone.
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Unpacking
Your package contains the following items:
In addition, you can obtain the following accessories
for your phone from your local Samsung dealer.
• Ear-microphone
• Standard/Extended batteries
• Simple hands-free kit
• Car holder
• Cigarette lighter adapter
Handset Travel Adapter
Battery Charger
Batteries
User’s Manuals Ear-microphone
Hand Strap

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Your Phone
Phone Layout
The following illustrations show the main elements
of your phone.
Microphone
IrDA port
Cancel/
correction key
Volume/menu
browse keys
Navigation
keys
Folder
Soft key (left)
Dial/menu
confirmation key Alphanumeric
keys
Special
function keys
Power on/off
/menu exit key
Soft key (right)
Earpiece
Display
WAP browser key
Antenna
Ear-microphone
jack
Auto folder key
External display
Your Phone
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Key Description
(soft keys)
Perform the functions indicated by the
text above them on the bottom line of
the display.
In menu mode
, scroll through the menu
options and phonebook memory.
In idle mode,
allow you to access your
favourite menu options directly (for
more information about shortcuts, see
page 92).
In menu mode
, return to the previous
menu level and select the current menu
respectively.
When entering text
, move the cursor to
the left and to the right respectively.
In idle mode
, the key enters the
Read Message
menu and the key
enters the
Ring Tone
menu.
In idle mode,
quickly launches the WAP
browser.
Makes or answers a call.
In idle mode, recalls the last number
dialled or received.
In menu mode, selects a menu function
or stores information that you have
entered, such as a name, in the phone
or SIM memory.

Your Phone
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Deletes characters from the display.
In menu mode, returns to the previous
menu level.
Ends a call. Also switches the phone on
and off when held down.
In menu mode, cancels your input and
returns to idle mode.
In idle mode, allows you to quickly
access your voice mail server when held
down.
Enter numbers, letters and some
special characters.
Enter special characters.
Perform various functions.
(on the left side of the phone)
During a call, adjust the earpiece
volume.
In idle mode, adjust the key tone
volume.
In menu mode, scroll through the menu
options and phonebook memory.
(on the right side of the phone)
Opens or closes the folder.
Key Description
Your Phone
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Display
Display Layout
The display comprises three areas.
Area Description
First line Displays various icons (see
page 14).
Middle lines Display messages, instructions
and any information that you
enter (number to be dialled, for
example).
Last line Shows the functions currently
assigned to the two soft keys.
Icons
Text and
graphic area
Soft keys
Menu Name

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 entering text to
indicate the current text input mode.
Appears when you are out of your home
area and have registered onto a different
network, for example, when travelling in
other countries.
Appears when a new text message is
received.
Appears when a new voice mail message is
received.
Appears when the IrDA port is active. For
details, see page 83.
Appears when you set an alarm.
Appears when silent mode is active or
when you set the phone to vibrate when a
call comes in via the
Alert Type menu
option (
Menu 3.3 ).
Appears when mute mode is active.
Shows the level of your battery. The more
bars you see, the more power you have
left.
Your Phone
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Backlight
The display is illuminated by a backlight. When you
press any key, the backlight illuminates. It turns off
if no key is pressed within a given period of time,
depending on the
Back Light option in the Phone
Settings
menu.
To specify the length of time for which the backlight
is active, set the
Back Light menu option ( Menu
4.7.2
); see page 90 for further details.
You can also set the phone to use the backlight only
during a specified period time via the
Auto Light
menu option (
Menu 4.7.3 ); see page 90 for
further details.
External Display
Your phone has an external display on the folder. It
indicates when you have an incoming call or a
message. It also alerts you when you set an alarm
at the specified time.
When you press and hold down one of the volume
keys on the left side of the phone with the folder
closed, the backlight of the external display
illuminates.

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Getting Started
Installing the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your
subscription detail, such as PIN, optional services
available and so on.
Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts
can be easily damaged by scratches
or bending, so be careful when
handling, inserting or removing the
card.
Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of
small children.
1. If necessary, switch off the phone by holding
down the key until the power-off image is
displayed.
2. Remove the battery. To do so:
➀ Push the catch above the battery towards the
top of the phone and hold it in this position.
➁ Lift the battery away, as shown.
Getting Started
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3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder so
that the holder locks the card in position.
Make sure that the notched corner is at the top
left and the gold contacts of the card face into
the phone.
Note: When you need to remove the SIM card, slide
it, as shown, and take it out of the holder.
4. Place the battery back to match the tabs on it to
the holes at the bottom of the phone.