Samsung J708I User Manual
SGH-J708i
safety and usage information
Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure
peak performance of your mobile phone.
user manual
* Please read this manual carefully before using your phone to
ensure safe and correct use.
* The descriptions in this manual are based on the default
settings of your phone.
* Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your
phone depending on the software of the phone or your service
provider.
* Bluetooth QD ID : B014721
www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in China
Code No.:GH68-22460A
English (HK). 03/2009. Rev. 1.0
Safety precautions
Drive safely at all times
Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all
regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones while
driving. Use hands-free accessories to increase your
safety when possible.
Follow all safety warnings and regulations
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a
mobile phone in a certain area.
Use only Samsung-approved accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage your
phone or cause injury. In case of earphone, mono
earphone is not available. Use stereo earphones only.
Turn off the phone near medical equipment
Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in
hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations,
posted warnings, and directions from medical
personnel.
Safety warnings
Keep your phone away from small children and
pets
Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach
of small children or animals. Small parts may cause
choking or serious injury if swallowed.
Protect your hearing
Listening to a headset at high volumes can
damage your hearing. Use only the minimum
volume setting necessary to hear your
conversation or music.
Install mobile phones and equipment with
caution
Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment
installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid
placing your phone and accessories near or in an air
bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless
equipment can cause serious injury when air bags inate
rapidly.
Turn off the phone or disable the wireless
functions when in an aircraft
Your phone can cause interference with aircraft
equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off your
phone or switch to a mode that disables the wireless
functions when directed by airline personnel.
Protect batteries and chargers from damage
Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot •
temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/
113° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the
charging capacity and life of your batteries.
Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as this •
can create a connection between the + and – terminals
of your batteries and lead to temporary or permanent
battery damage.
Never use a damaged charger or battery.•
Handle your phone carefully and sensibly
Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can cause •
serious damage. Do not handle your phone with wet
hands. Water damage to your phone can void your
manufacturer's warranty.
Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty areas •
to prevent damage to moving parts.
Your phone is a complex electronic device—protect •
it from impacts and rough handling to avoid serious
damage.
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers
with care
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers •
specically designed for your phone.
Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious
injuries or damage to your phone.
Never dispose of batteries or phones in a re. Follow •
all local regulations when disposing used batteries or
phones.
Never place batteries or phones on or in heating •
devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or
radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.
Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing •
the battery to high external pressure, which can lead to
an internal short circuit and overheating.
Avoid interference with pacemakers
Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between mobile
phones and pacemakers to avoid potential interference,
as recommended by manufacturers and the independent
research group, Wireless Technology Research. If you
have any reason to suspect that your phone is interfering
with a pacemaker or other medical device, turn off the
phone immediately and contact the manufacturer of the
pacemaker or medical device for guidance.
Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog moving •
parts and prevent proper operation.
If your phone has a camear ash or lifht, avoid using it •
close to the eyes of children or animals.
Your phone may be damaged by exposure to magnetic •
elds. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with
magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in
contact with magnetic elds for extended periods of
time.
Avoid interference with other electronic devices
Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that
may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded
electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing
aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in
homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your
electronic devices to solve any interference problems
you experience.
Turn off the phone in potentially explosive
environments
Do not use your phone at refuelling points (service
stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your phone
whenever directed by warning signs or instructions.
Your phone could cause explosions or re in and
around fuel or chemical storage and transfer areas or
blasting areas. Do not store or carry ammable liquids,
gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment
as the phone, its parts, or accessories.
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries
When sending text messages or playing games on
your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip, press
the keys lightly, use special features that reduce the
number of keys you have to press (such as templates
and predictive text), and take frequent breaks.
Important usage informationImportant usage information
Use your phone in the normal position
Avoid contact with your phone's internal antenna.
Internal antenna
Allow only qualied personnel to service your
phone
Allowing unqualied personnel to service your phone
may result in damage to your phone and will void your
warranty.
Ensure maximum battery and charger life
Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as •
overcharging may shorten battery life.
Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must •
be recharged before use.
Disconnect chargers from power sources when not •
in use.
Use batteries only for their intended purpose.•
Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care
Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring •
or accessing information, as this could result in loss of
data and/or damage to the card or phone.
Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, •
and electrical noise from other devices.
Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life span •
of memory cards.
Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals with •
your ngers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card
with a soft cloth.
Ensure access to emergency services
Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible
in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in
remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method
of contacting emergency services personnel.
Specic Absorption Rate (SAR) certication
information
Your phone conforms to European Union (EU)
standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency
(RF) energy emitted by radio and telecommunications
equipment. These standards prevent the sale of mobile
phones that exceed a maximum exposure level (known
as the Specic Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 watts
per kilogram of body tissue.
Phone layout
1
2
3
4
5
1
Volume key
Adjust the phone's volume;
Send an SOS message
Activate and send an SOS message
2
4-way navigation key
In ldle mode, access My Menu mode
6
7
8
9
10
(up) or user-dened menus (left/right/
down); In Menu mode, scroll through
menu options
3
Dial key
Make or answer a call; In Idle mode,
retrieve recently dialled, missed, or
received numbers
4
Voice mail service key
In Idle mode, access voice mails
(press and hold)
5
Alphanumeric keys
6
Conrm key
In ldle mode, launch the web browser;
In Menu mode, select the highlighted
menu option or conrm an input
7
Softkeys
Perform actions indicated at the
bottom of the display
8
Power/Menu exit key
Turn the phone on and off (press and
hold); End a call; In Menu mode,
cancel input and return to Idle mode
9
Delete key
Delete characters or items in an
application
10
Silent prole key
In Idle mode, activate or deactivate
Silent prole (press and hold)
Your phone displays the following status indicators on
the top of the screen:
Icon Description
Signal strength
GPRS network
connected
EDGE network
connected
Call in progress
SOS message feature
activated
Alarm activated
Bluetooth activated
Icon Description
New message
FM radio on
Memory card inserted
Normal prole
activated
Silent prole activated
Battery power level
Current time
Install the SIM card and battery
1. Remove the battery cover and insert the SIM card.
Battery cover
SIM card
2. Insert the battery and replace the battery cover.
Battery
Charge the battery
1. Plug the supplied travel adapter.
To AC power outlet
2. When charging is nished, unplug the travel adapter.
Do not remove the battery from the phone before
unplugging the travel adapter rst. Otherwise, the phone
may be damaged.
Instructional icons
Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information
Followed by: the order of options or menus you must
select to perform a step; for example: In Menu mode,
select Messages Create new message (represents
Messages, followed by Create new message)
Square brackets: phone keys; for example: [
[ ]
(represents the Power/Menu exit key)
Angled brackets: softkeys that control different
functions at each screen; for example: <OK>
< >
(represents the OK softkey)
]
Turn your phone on or off
To turn your phone on,
1. Slide open the phone.
2. Press and hold [
].
3. Enter your PIN and press <Conrm> (if necessary).
To turn your phone off, repeat steps 1 and 2 above.
Access menus
To access your phone's menus,
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> to access Menu mode.
2. Use the navigation key to scroll to a menu or option.
3. Press <Select>, <Save>, or the Conrm key to
conrm the highlighted option.
4. Press <Back> to move up one level; Press [
return to Idle mode.
] to
Make a call
1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone
number.
2. Press [
3. To end the call, press [
] to dial the number.
].
Answer a call
1. When a call comes in, press [ ].
2. To end the call, press [
].
Adjust the volume
To adjust the volume of the ringtone
1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone proles.
2. Scroll to the phone prole you are using.
3. Press <Options> → Edit.
4. Select Call alert volume.
5. Scroll left or right to adjust the volume level.
6. Press <Save> twice.
To adjust the volume of voice during a call
While a call is in progress, press the Volume key up or
down to adjust the earpiece volume.
In noisy environments, you may have difculty hearing
the calls while using the speakerphone feature. For
better audio performance, use the normal phone mode.
Change your ringtone
1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone proles.
2. Scroll to the phone prole you are using.
3. Press <Options> → Edit.
4. Select Voice call ringtone.
5. Select a ringtone category → a ringtone.
6. Press <Save>.
Call a recently dialled number
1. In Idle mode, press [ ].
2. Scroll left or right to select a call type.
3. Scroll up or down to select a number or name.
4. Press the Conrm key to view details of the call or
] to dial the number.
[
Enter text
To change the text input mode
Press right soft key to switch to an input mode.•
] to change case in English input modes.
Press [•
Press and hold [•
Pinyin mode
1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter
pinyins.
2. Scroll left or right to a pinyin.
3. Press [1]. A number appears by each character.
4. Scroll down to a character (if necessary).
] to switch to Symbol mode.
5. Press an alphanumeric key to enter the
corresponding character.
Stroke mode
1. Press [1] through [5] to enter strokes. Press [6] when
you are unsure which stroke to enter, this will insert
a placeholder.
2. Scroll down to a character (if necessary).
3. Press an alphanumeric key to enter the
corresponding character.
T Stroke mode
1. Press [1] through [5] to enter strokes. Press [6] when
you are unsure which stroke to enter, this will insert
a placeholder.
2. Scroll down to a character (if necessary).
3. Press an alphanumeric key to enter the
corresponding character.
123 mode
Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a
number.
Symbol mode
Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to select a
symbol.
English word mode
1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an
entire word.
2. When the word displays correctly, press [ ] to insert
a space. If the correct word does not display, scroll up
or down to select an alternate word.
ABC mode
Press the appropriate alphanumeric key until the
character you want appears on the display.
To move the cursor, press the navigation key.•
To delete characters one by one, press [• C]. To delete
all of the characters, press and hold [C].
To insert a space between characters, press [
• ].
To enter punctuation marks, press [• 1].
Add a new contact
Your phone is preset to save contacts to the phone
memory. To change the memory location, in Menu
mode, select Settings → Application settings →
Phonebook settings
memory location.
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press
<Options>.
2. Select Save → a memory location (phone or SIM) →
New.
3. Select a number type (if necessary).
4. Enter contact information.
5. Press the Conrm key to add the contact to memory.
→ Save new contacts to → a
Send and view messages
To send a text message
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create new
message → Text message.
2. Enter the message text.
3. Press <Options> → Save and send or Send only.
4. Enter a destination number.
5. Press <Options> → Send to send the message.
To send a multimedia message
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create new
message → Multimedia message.
2. Select Subject.
3. Enter a subject and press the Conrm key.
4. Select Image or video → Add image or Add video
and add an image or a video.
5. Select Music or sound → Add music or Add
sound and add a music or a sound.
If you have attached a video, you cannot add a
sound.
6. Select Text.
7. Enter the message text and press the Conrm key.
8. Press <Options> → Send to send the message.
To view text or multimedia messages
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Inbox.
2. Select a text or multimedia message.
Activate and send an SOS message
In an emergency, you can send SOS messages to your
family or friends for help.
To activate the SOS message
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → SOS
messages → Sending options.
2. Scroll left or right to On.
3. Scroll down and press the Conrm key to open the
recipient list.
4. Press <Options> → Phonebook to open your
contact list.
5. Scroll to a contact and press the Conrm key.
6. When you are nished selecting contacts, press
<Options> → Select to return to the recipient list.
7. Press <Options> → Save to save the recipients.
8. Scroll down and set the number of times to repeat
the SOS message.
9. Press <Save> → <Yes>.
To send an SOS message
1. With the phone closed and the keys locked, press
the Volume key four times to send an SOS message
to preset numbers.
The phone switches to SOS mode and sends the
preset SOS message.
2. To exit SOS mode, press [
].
Set and use alarms
To set a new alarm
1. In Menu mode, select Alarms.
2. Scroll to an empty alarm location and press the
Conrm key.
3. Set alarm details.
4. Press <Save>.
To stop an alarm
When the alarm sounds,
Press <• Conrm> or any key to stop an alarm
without snooze.
Press <• Conrm> or the Conrm key to stop an
alarm with snooze, or press <Snooze> to silence
the alarm for the snooze period.
To deactivate an alarm
1. In Menu mode, select Alarms.
2. Scroll to the alarm you want to deactivate and press
the Conrm key.
3. Scroll down (if necessary).
4. Scroll left or right to Off.
5. Press <Save>.
The auto power-up feature sets the phone to
automatically turn on and sound the alarm at the
designated time if the phone is turned off.
Use the camera
To capture photos
1. In Menu mode, select Camera.
2. Aim the lens at the subject and make any
adjustments.
3. Press the Conrm key to take a photo.
4. Press <Back> to take another photo (step 2).
To view photos
In Menu mode, select My les Images My photos
a photo le.
Listen to music
1. In Menu mode, select Music.
2. Press <Options> Add music from a memory
type.
3. Select the les you want to include and press <Add>.
4. Press the Conrm key to begin playback.
5. Control playback using the following keys:
Key Function
Conrm Pause or resume playback
Volume Adjust the volume
Left: Restart playback; •
Skip backward (press within 3 seconds);
Navigation
Scan backward in a le (press and hold)
Right: Skip forward; •
Scan forward in a le (press and hold)
Up: Open the playlist•
Down: Stop playback•
Skipping forward or backward during playback is
available according to the le format.
Listen to the FM radio
1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone's
multifunction jack.
2. In Menu mode, select FM radio.
3. Press the Conrm key to start the radio.
4. Press <Yes> to start automatic tuning.
The radio scans and saves available stations
automatically.
The rst time you access FM radio, you will be
prompted to start automatic tuning.
5. Scroll up or down to a radio station.
6. To turn off the FM radio, press the Conrm key.
Unable to use features related to memory card while
listening to FM radio.
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