Samsung SGH-U908 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.
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-18310A
English(HK). 12/2008. Rev. 1.2
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SGH-U908
user manual
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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: B013709
•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 46.
• 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 manual provides you with condensed
information about how to use your phone.
In this manual, 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
touch panel 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, <
Select >
•3G
Your phone is capable of
operating in a 3G environment,
allowing much greater data
transfer speed, video streaming,
and video conferencing.
Special features of your phone
• User created theme
Create your own theme using
your favourite background
images and colours.
• MobileBlog
Share your photos and videos
on photo sharing websites and
blogs.
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•RSSreader
Use RSS reader to get the latest
news from your favourite
websites.
• Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module on your
phone to take a photo or record
a video.
• Synchronisation with
Windows Media Player
Transfer music files to your
phone directly from Windows
Media Player.
• Music player
Play music files on your phone.
You can use other phone
functions while listening to
music.
•FMradio
Listen to your favourite radio
stations anytime, anywhere.
• Digital data printing
Print images, messages, and
personal data directly from your
phone.
• 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.
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Contents
Unpack 5
Make sure you have each item
Get started 5
First steps to operating your phone
Assemble and charge the phone ...................... 5
Power on or off.............................................. 6
Phone layout ................................................. 7
Keys and icons .............................................. 8
Access menu functions .................................. 11
Enter text .................................................... 12
Customise your phone................................... 15
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
Upload photos and videos to the web .............. 22
Play music................................................... 23
Listen to the FM radio ................................... 27
Browse the web ........................................... 28
Use Phonebook ............................................ 29
Send messages ............................................ 30
View messages ............................................ 32
Use Bluetooth .............................................. 33
Switch applications ....................................... 34
Menu functions 36
All menu options listed
Health and safety information 46
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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
• Phone
•Traveladapter
•Battery
• User manual
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 region 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 powe r ou tlet
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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.
FRONT FRONT
Switch on
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
3. If necessary, enter the PIN
and press <
Confirm >.
Switch off
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
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Phone layout
Front view
Rear view
Front
camera lens
Video call key
Touch panel
Dial key
Power/
Menu exit key
Right soft key
Special function
keys
Earpiece
Mouthpiece
Multi-function
Jack
Display
Delete key
Volume keys
Alphanumeric keys
Left soft key
Application
switch key
When you close the phone, it locks the exposed
keys and the touch panel to prevent any
unwanted phone operations, from accidentally
pressing any of the keys. To unlock the keypad,
press <
Unlock > and then < OK >.
Camera flash
Camera key
Rear camera
lens
Memory card slot
Mirror
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Keys and icons
Keys
Perform the function indicated on the
bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, press to access the
following menus directly:
• Centre: launch the web browser
• Up/Down/Left/Right: your
favourite menus
In Menu mode, scroll through menu
options ( / / / ), or select the
highlighted menu option or confirm
input (
OK ).
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers
recently dialled, missed, or received.
Press and hold to switch the phone
on or off.
End a call.
In Menu mode, cancel input and
return the phone to Idle mode.
In Idle mode, open the dialling
screen for video calls.
In the dialling screen, make a video
call.
Delete characters from the display or
items in an application.
Open the application switch window
to access other applications without
exiting the current application.
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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 region or service provider,
the icons shown on the display may vary.
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 the Silent
profile. Press and hold [ ] to enter a
pause between numbers.
Adjust the phone volume.
In Idle mode, press and hold to turn
on the camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo or
record a video.
Signal strength
Connecting to GPRS (2.5G)
network or transferring data in
GPRS (2.5G) network
Connecting to EDGE network or
transferring data in EDGE network
Connecting to UMTS (3G) network
or transferring data in UMTS (3G)
network
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Connecting to HSDPA (3G+)
network or transferring data in
HSDPA (3G+) network
Voice call in progress
Video call in progress
Connected with PC via USB port
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
Music playback stopped
FM radio status:
•:On
•:Off
Bluetooth active
Bluetooth headset or hands-free
car kit connected
Alarm set
New message:
•:Textmessage
• : Multimedia message
•:Email
•:Voicemail
• : Push message
• : Configuration message
Memory card inserted
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Access menu functions
Profile setting:
•:Normal
•:Silent
• : Driving
• : Meeting
• : Outdoor
•:Offline
Battery power level
Current time
Select an
option
1. Press a desired soft key.
2. Press the touch panel to
move to the next or previous
option.
3. Press <
Select >, < OK >, or
[
OK ] 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 and hold [ ].
2. Select the mode you want.
Pinyin mode
To enter a wo rd:
1. Press the keys
corresponding to the
Chinese phonetic spelling,
pinyin.
2. Press [ ] or [ ] to select
alternative pinyins.
3. Press [ ] for tones.
4. Press [ OK ]. Numbers are
added to each character.
5. If necessary, press [ ] or
[ ] to find the character
you want.
6. Press the number key
corresponding to the
character.
Rapid character entry
When you enter a character,
words or phrases that are
frequently used with it display
automatically. This helps you
enter phrases or words with
minimal key presses.
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Stroke mode
To enter a wo rd:
1. Press the keys
corresponding to a
character’s component
strokes.
2. Press [
OK ]. Numbers are
added to each character.
3. If necessary, press [ ] or
[ ] to find the character
you want.
4. Press the number key
corresponding to the
character you want.
Rapid character entry
When you enter a character,
words or phrases that are
frequently used with it display
automatically. This helps you
enter phrases or words with
minimal key presses.
ABC mode
To enter a w o r d :
Press the appropriate key until
the character you want appears
on the display.
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T9 mode
To enter a wo rd:
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 [
0 ] to insert
a space.
Otherwise, press [ ] or [ ]
to display alternative word
choices.
Number
mode
Press the keys corresponding to
the digits you want.
Symbol
mode
Press the keys corresponding to
the symbols you want.
Other
operations
•Press[ 1 ] to enter
punctuation marks or special
characters in ABC mode and
T9 mode.
• Press [ ] to change case in
ABC mode and T9 mode.
•Press[
0 ] to insert a space.
• Press the touch panel to
move the cursor.
•Press[
C ] to delete
characters one by one.
•Pressandhold[
C ] to clear
the entire display.
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Customise your phone
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Phone
settings
→ Language →
Screen text
.
2. Select a language.
To change the profile
properties:
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Phone
profiles
.
2. Scroll to the sound profile
you are using.
Display
language
Call ringer
melody
3. Press < Options > and
select
Edit .
4. Select
Voice call ringtone
→ a category → a ringtone.
5. Select
Video call ringtone
→ a category → a ringtone.
6. Press <
Options > and
select
Save .
To change the sound profile:
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Phone
profiles
.
2. Select the profile you want.
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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 &
light settings
→ Display →
Wallpaper → Images .
2. Select an image category.
3. Select an image.
4. Press <
Set >.
Key tone
volume
Idle mode
wallpaper
To create a theme:
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Display &
light settings
→ Display →
My theme .
2. Select
Create theme
(Easy)
or Create theme
(Expert)
.
3. Customise the theme as
desired by following the
screen.
4. When you have finished,
enter a name for the theme
and press <
Save >.
5. Press <
Yes > to apply the
theme.
Themes for
the display
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To apply a theme:
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Display & light
settings
→ Display → My
theme
→ Select theme .
2. Select a theme.
3. Press <
Save >.
4. Press <
Yes > to apply the
theme.
To restore the default theme quickly, enter “
827 ” and press < Yes > in Idle mode. Your
phone restarts automatically and uses the
default theme.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Phone
settings
→ Shortcuts .
2. Select a direction.
3. Select a menu to be
assigned to the direction.
4. Press <
Save >.
You can activate the Silent
profile to avoid disturbing
other people. In Idle mode,
press and hold [ ].
Menu
shortcuts
Silent profile
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