Samsung SGH-C238 User Manual

* Depending on the software installed or your service provider , some

of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone.

* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may

appear different from the illustrations in this manual.

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS

World Wide Web

http://www.samsungmobile.com

Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-07437A

English. 06/2005. Rev 1.0

SGH-C238 User’s Guide

Important

safety

precautions

Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal.

Use road safely at all times

Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the 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.

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 the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on.

Emergency call

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 accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous.

• The phone could explode if the battery is replaced w i th an incorrect type.

• Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

For more detailed safety information, see "Health and safety information" on page 60.

Important safety precautions

About this Guide

This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Getting started” and “Step outside the 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.

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→

[key name] Indicates a key on the phone. For

<soft key> Indicates a soft key, whose function is

Indicates that you can get more information on the reference d page.

Indicates that you need to press the Navigation keys to scroll to the specified option and then select it.

example,

displayed on the phone screen. For example, <

[]

•Tri-band operation

Use your phone in worldwide GSM networks, in any of 900, 1800, and 1900 bands.

Special

• Simple, compact design with Intenna

Samsung’s powerful intenna technology allows the best call quality without an annoying external antenna.

features of your phone

•WAP browser

Access the wireless web and access various services and upto-the-minute information.

•Phonebook

Store up to 1000 home, office, or cellular phone numbers for your contacts.

• Voice recorder

Record memos or sounds.

Special features of your phone

• Multimedia Message Service (MMS)

Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text, images, and sounds.

•FM radio

Listen to your favourite radio channels using the headset.

• Calendar and To do list

Keep track of you r daily, weekly, and monthly schedules and tasks.

•Java

Enjoy Java™-based embedded games and download new games.

•IrDA

Send and receive Phonebook and Organiser data via an infrared port.

Contents

Unpack 6

Make sure you have each item

Your phone 6

Buttons, features, and locations

Get started 7

First steps to operate your phone

Install and charge the phone ................................... 7

Power on or off...................................................... 8

Keys and display.................................................... 9

Access menu functions.......................................... 11

Customise your phone .......................................... 12

Make/Answer calls................................................ 13

Step outside the phone 14

Begin with your WAP, messages, FM radio, and other special features

Browse WAP........................................................ 14

Use Phonebook .................................................... 14

Send messages.................................................... 15

View messages .................................................... 16

Listen to the FM radio ........................................... 17

Enter text 18

Pinyin, Stroke, English, Quick English (T9 ), Number, and Symbolic modes

Call functions 22

Advanced calling features

Menu functions 26

All menu options listed

Solve problems 58

Health and safety information 60

Overview of menu functions

To access Menu mode, press <

> in Idle mode.

1 SIM AT* 2 2 Call records

1 Missed calls 2 Received calls 3 Dialled calls 4 Delete all 5 Call time 6 Call cost

3 Network servicesp. 31

1 Call diverting 2 Call barring 3 Call waiting 4 Network selection 5 Caller ID 6 Closed user group 7 Band selection

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4 Sound settings

1 Ring tone 2 Ring volume 3 Alert type 4 Keypad tone 5 Message tone 6 Ontime alarm 7 Alert on call 8 Power on/off 9 Extra tones

5 Messages

1 Text messages 2 Multimedia messages 3 Push messages

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6 Funbox

1 WAP browser 2 Fun club 3 Games & More 4 Sounds 5 Images 6 Delete all 7 Memory status

7 Organiser

1 Alarm 2 Calendar 3 Time & Date 4 Calculator 5 To do list 6 Voice memo 7 Currency exchange

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8 FM Radio

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9 Phone settings

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1 Infrared activate

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2 Display settings

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3 Greeting message

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4 Own number 5 Language

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6 Security

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7 Extra settings

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8 Short cut

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9 Reset settings

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SIM card.

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Unpack

Make sure you have each item

Phone

Battery

You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

The items supplied with y our phone and the acces sories at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider.

Tr av el adapter

User’s manual

Your phon e

Buttons, features, and locations

Volume keys

Left soft key

Dial key

Cancel/

Correct key

Special

function keys

Earpiece Headset jack

Display Navigation keys

(Up/Down/Left/Right) WAP access/

Confirm key Right soft key Power on/off/

Menu exit key Infrared port

Alphanumeric keys

Microphone

Get started

First steps to operate your phone

SIM card information

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services.

Install and charge the phone

Remove the battery.

1 2

If the

phone is already on, first turn it off by holding [ ].

Insert the SIM card.

Make sure that the goldcoloured contacts on the card face down into the phone.

Install the battery. Plug the travel adapter

3 4

Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.

When the phone is completely charged (the

battery icon stops blinking), unplug the adapter from the power outlet.

into the phone.

Get started

Remove the adapter from the ph one.

Power on or off

Power on

Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited.

1. Press and hold [ ] to turn on

2. If necessary , enter th e PIN and

the phone.

press <OK>.

Low battery indicator

When the battery is low:

• a warning tone sounds,

• the battery low message displays, and

• the empty battery icon blinks. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone

automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.

Power off

Press and hold [ ].

Keys and display

Key(s) Description

Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display.

In Idle mode, access your favourite menu options directly.

In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options.

In Idle mode, launches the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser. In Menu mode, selects the highlighted menu option.

Sends or answers a call. In Idle mode, retrieves the last number

dialled, missed, or received. Deletes characters from the display.

In Menu mode, returns to the previous menu level.

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Key(s) Description

Ends a call. Hold down to switch the phone on and off. In Menu mode, cancels input and returns the

phone to Idle mode. Enter numbers, letters, and some special

characters. In Idle mode, hold voicemail. Hold [

international prefix. Enter special characters.

In Idle mode, hold [ ] down to insert a pause between numbers. Hold activate or deactivate Silent mode.

Adjusts the volume of various sounds for the phone.

In Idle mode, adjusts the keypad tone

(on the left)

volume. In Menu mode, scrolls through menu options.

[1]

down to access your

] down to enter an

[]

Get started

down to

Get started

Display

Layout

Icons

The display has the three areas.

Icons

displays various icons.

Text and graphics

displays messages, instructions, and information you enter.

Menu Phonebook

Received signal strength Key Lock mode is active

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Call in progress Out of your service area; you

cannot send or receive calls

Soft key function indicators

shows the current functions assigned to the two soft keys.

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Icons

(continued)

Call diverting feature is active

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p. 31 GPRS network Roaming New text message New voicemail message New multimedia message IrDA port is active Mute mode is active Silent mode is active or the call

ringer is set to vibrate

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Access menu functions

Use the soft keys

The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role.

Menu Phonebook

Press the left soft key to access Menu mode.

Press the right soft key to access the

Phonebook

menu.

Select an option

1. Press the appropriate soft key.

2. Press the Navigation key s to move to the next or previous option.

3. Press <

Select

> or [ ] to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted.

4. To exit, choose either of the following methods:

• Press < > or [C] to move

up one level.

• Press [ ] to return to Idle

mode.

Get started

Use shortcuts

Press the number key corresponding to the option you want.

Get started

Customise your phone

Display language

Call ringer melody

Idle mode wallpaper

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

Language

2. Select a language.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

Ring tone

2. Select a ringer melody.

You can set a w allpaper for the idle screen.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

Display settings Wallpaper →

2. Scroll to the image you want.

3. Press <

Phone settings

Sound settings

Phone settings

→

Wallpaper list

Select

→

Switch to Silent mode

Phone lock

You can switch the phone to Silent mode to avoid disturbing other people with your phone sounds.

Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.

You can protect the phone against unauthorised use with a phone password. The phone will require the password on powerup.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

Security password

2. Enter the default password, “00000000” and press <OK>.

3. Enter a new 4- to 8- digit password and press <OK>.

4. Enter the new password again and press <OK>.

Phone settings

→

Change

→

Phone lock

(continued)

Key lock

5. Select

6. Select

7. Enter the password and press

You can lock the keypad to prevent accidental key presses from affecting phone operations.

In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] and press < keypad, press < [].

You can also set the phone to automatically lock the keypad.

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<OK>.

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Phone lock Enable

Yes

>. To unlock the

Unlock

> and then

Make/Answer calls

Make a call

Answer a call

Adjust the volume during a call

1. Enter an area code and phone number.

2. Press [ ].

3. To end the call, press [ ].

1. When the phone is ringing, press [ ].

2. To end the call, press [ ].

Press [ / ].

Get started

Step outside the phone

Begin with your WAP, messages, FM radio, and other special features

Browse WAP

Using a built-in WAP (Wireless Access Protocol) browser, you can get easy access to the wireless web to receive a variety of updated services and information and to enjoy download of web contents.

Launch the browser

Navigate the browser

In Idle mode, press [ ].

• To scroll through browser items, press [Up] or [Down].

• To select an item, press <

Select

press < <

> or [ ].

Back

> and select

• To return to the previous page,

• To access browser options, press

Use Phonebook

Add an entry

To the phone’s memory

1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <

2. Select a number type.

3. Select

4. Enter a name and press <OK>.

5. Press <OK> to save the entry.

To the SIM card

1. In Idle mode, enter a phone

2. Select a number type.

3. Select

4. Enter a name and press <OK>.

5. Press <OK> to save the entry.

Phone

number and press <

SIM

Save

Find an entry

1. In Idle mode, press

2. Select an entry.

3. Select a number.

4. Press [ ] to dial, or

Send messages

Send a text message (SMS)

1. In Idle mode, press <

2. Enter the message text.

3. Press <

4. If you selected

5. Enter a destination number and

Phonebook>

Options

and select

messages

Options

Save and send

select a memory location.

press <OK>.

and select

> to access options.

Messages

→

Write new

> and select

Send only

Save and send

Text

Send a multimedia message (MMS)

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

Multimedia messages Write new

2. Enter the message subject press <OK>.

3. Select < message content.

4. When you finish, press <

Options

5. Select a destination type.

6. Select one of

E-mail address Phonebook

7. Enter a destination number or an e-mail address, or select a number from Phonebook and press <OK>.

Messages

Options

> and select

→

> and add

Send

Phone number

, or

Step outside the phone

Send a multimedia message (MMS)

(continued)

View messages

View a text message

8. To add other destinations, select

Add destination

repeat from step 6.

9. To add destinations of other types, press < > and repeat from step 5.

10.When you finish, select

message

When a notification appears:

Press < displays.

From the Inbox:

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

messages

2. Select a message.

View

>. The message

Messages

→

Inbox

→

and

Send

Text

View a multimedia message

When a notification app ear s :

1. Press <

2. Press <

From the Inbox:

1. In Idle mode, press <

2. Select a message.

View

Options

Retrieve

displays.

and select

Multimedia messages Inbox

> and select

. The message

Messages

→

Listen to the FM radio

Finding and setting radio channels

1. Plug the connector of the headset into the jack on the right side of the phone.

2. In Idle mode, press < and select

3. Press <

Power On/Off

4. Press [Left] or [Right] to manually find the frequency of a radio channel you want.

5. Press <

Add

6. Enter a name for the channel and press <OK> twice.

7. Select an empty location.

FM Radio

Options

> and select

→ On

> and select

Listening to the radio

1. Plug the connector of the headset into the jack on the right side of the phone.

2. In Idle mode, press < and select

3. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll to the channel you want.

4. Press <

Power On/Off

5. T o turn off the r adio, disconnect the headset.

FM Radio

Options

> and select

→ On

Step outside the phone

Enter text

Pinyin, Stroke, English, Quick English (T9), Number, and Symbolic modes

You can enter text for some features such as messaging, Phonebook, or Organiser, using Chinese Pinyin mode, Chinese Stroke modes, English mode, Quick English mode, Number mode, and Symbolic mode.

Changing the text input mode

The text input mode indicator displays when the cursor is in a text field.

Press the right soft key and se lect th e inp ut m ode y ou want to use.

Example:

Writing a text message

Write new

Options

: Pinyin mode : Chinese Simplified Stroke mode : Quick English mode

: English mode : Chinese T raditional Stroke mode : Number mode Symbolic mode

Text input mode indicator

Using Pinyin mode

Pinyin is a system to mark Chinese pronunciation in Latin alphabets. With the pinyin input method, you can enter Chinese characters by en tering the pinyin string from the phone keypad.

Entering characters in Pinyin mode

Press the keys corresponding to the phonetic spelling, using the one key per letter.

Example:

If necessary, press [Left] or [Right] to select the pinyin you want.

If necessary, press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through choices in the character selection field.

Press [1] or [ ] to activate the character selecti on field. 7 to is added to the characters.

Press the number key, [7] to [ ], corresponding to the character you want.

Tips for using Pinyin mode

• Press [ ] to insert a space between characters.

• Press [Left] or [Right] to move the cursor.

To enter “ ” (li), press [5] and [4].

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