Samsung SGH-C408 User Manual

SGH-C408 User’s Guide

Important

safety

precautions

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

Drive 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. K eep 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 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 and your phone and may be dangerous.

• 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.

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

For more detailed safety information, see "Health and safety information" on page 75.

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 “Get 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.

Indicates that you can get more information on

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the referenced page. Indicates that you need to press the Navigation

→

keys 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, <

[]

•Camera

Special

•Java

•WAP browser

Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo.

features of your phone

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

Access the wireless web to get up-to-the-minute information and a wide variety of media content.

• Multimedia Message Service (MMS)

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

•Calculator

Perform basic calculations and do currency conversions.

Special features of your phone

•Phonebook

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

• Get personal with photo caller ID

See who’s calling you when their very own photo displays.

• Voice recorder

Record memos or sounds.

•Organizer

Keep track of your daily and monthly schedules and tasks.

•Alarm

Use your phone as an alarm clock to wake you up in the morning or notify you of an impending event.

Contents

Unpack 6

Make sure you have each item

Your phone 6

Buttons, features, and locations

Get started 7

First steps to operating your phone

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

Power on or off.............................................. 9

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

Access menu functions .................................. 12

Customise your phone................................... 13

Make/Answer calls ........................................ 15

Step outside the phone 15

Begin with your camera, web browser, and other special features

Use the camera ............................................ 15

Browse the web ........................................... 16

Use Phonebook ............................................ 16

Send messages............................................ 17

View messages ............................................ 19

Send an SOS message.................................. 20

Enter text 21

Pinyin, Stroke, Quick english, English, Number, and Symbol modes

Call functions 28

Advanced calling features

Menu functions 32

All menu options listed

Solve problems 73

Help and personal needs

Health and safety information 75

Overview of menu functions

To access Menu mode, press <

1 SIM AT

2 Call records

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

3 Network services

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

4 Sound settings

1 Ring tone 2 Ring volume 3 Alert type 4 Keypad tone

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4 Sound settings (continued)

5 Message tone 6 Folder tone

p. 36

7 Power on/off

p. 37

8 Alert on call

p. 37

9 Extra tones

p. 37

5 Messages

p. 37 p. 37

1 Text messages

p. 38

2 Multimedia

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messages 3 Push messages 4 Delete all 5 Voice mail 6 SOS messages 7 Broadcast

messages 8 Memory status

6 Funbox

1 WAP browser 2 Fun club 3 Games 4 Sounds

> in Idle mode.

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6 Funbox (continued)

5 Images 6 Delete all 7 Memory status

7 Organizer

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

8 Camera

1 Take photos 2 My photos 3 Memory status

9 Phone settings

1 Display settings 2 Greeting message 3 Own number 4 Language

9 Phone settings (continued)

p. 58

5 Security

p. 58

6 Extra settings

p. 58

7 Side key 8 Short cut

p. 58

9 Reset settings

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Press <

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Ph.Book

mode.

Phonebook

1 Search 2 Add entry 3 Group search 4 Group edit 5 Speed dial list 6 Delete all 7 Memory status

8 SDN

1. Shows only if supported by your SIM card.

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> in Idle

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Unpack

Make sure you have each item

• Phone

•Travel adapter

•Battery

•User’s Guide You can obtain various accessories

from your local Samsung dealer.

• The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country 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.

Your phon e

Buttons, features, and locations

Navigation keys

(Up/Down/Left

Right)

Headset jack

Left soft key Volume keys

Dial key

Special

function keys

Earpiece

Display

WAP access/ Confirm key

Right soft key Power on/off/ Menu exit key

Cancel/Correct key

Alphanumeric keys

Microphone

Camera lens

Get started

First steps to operating 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 b attery cover.

If the phone is already on, first turn it off by pressing and holding [].

Insert the SIM card.

Make sure that the gold-coloured contacts on the card are face down.

Install the battery.

Get started

Reattach the cover.

Plug the travel adapter into the phone.

Plug the adapter into a standard AC power outlet.

When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the power outlet.

Remove the adapter from the phone.

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 on or off Keys and display

Switch on

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

Switch off

1. Open the phone.

2. Press and hold [ ].

3. If necessary, enter the PIN and press <

1. Open the phone.

2. Press and hold [ ].

Keys

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

In Idle mode, access your favorite menus directly .

In Menu mode, scroll through menu options.

In Idle mode, launch the web browser.

In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm input.

Get started

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p. 72

Get started

Make or answer a call. In Idle mode, re trieve the n umbers

recently dialed, missed, or received.

Delete characters from the display. In Menu mode, return the display

to the previous menu level. 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.

Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters.

In Idle mode, press and hold to access your voicemail server. Press and hold [ international call prefix.

Enter special characters. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ]

to activate or deac tivate Silent mode.

Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers.

Adjust the phone volume. In Idle mode, adjust the key tone

volume.

] to enter an

[1]

Display

Layout

Icons

Menu Ph.Book

Icons

display various icons.

Text and graphics

display messages, instructions, and information you enter.

Soft key function indicators

show the current functions assigned to the soft keys.

Received signal strength GPRS network Call in progress Out of your service area; you

cannot make or receive calls

Call diverting feature active

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p. 39 Roaming network New text message New voicemail message New multimedia message Alarm set SOS message feature

active Silent mode

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Call ringer set to vibrate p. 41

Battery power level

1. Depending on your coun try or service provid er, the icons shown on the display may vary.

Get started

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.

Select

Select an option

1. Press a desired soft key.

2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option.

3. Press <

4. To exit, choose either of the

Select

confirm the function displayed or option highlighted.

> or [ ] to

following methods:

• Press < > or [

] to move

up one level.

• Press [ ] to return to Idle

mode.

Press the left soft key to select the highlighted option.

Press the right soft key to return to the previous menu level.

Use shortcuts

Press the number key corresponding to the option you want.

Customise your phone

Display language

Call ringer melody

Idle mode wallpaper

1. In Idle mode, press

> and select

settings

→

2. Select a language.

1. In Idle mode, press

> and select

→

settings

2. Select a ringtone.

You can set wallpaper for the idle screen.

1. In Idle mode, press

> and select

→

settings settings

→

Wallpaper list

Phone

Language

Ring tone

Display Wallpaper →

Sound

Phone

Menu shortcuts

2. Select an image name.

Select

3. Press < wallpaper.

You can set [Down], [Left], and [Right] to function as shortcuts to access your favorite menus.

1. In Idle mode, press

settings

2. Select a key.

3. Select the menu to be assigned to the key.

> to save the

> and select

→

Short cut

Phone

Get started

Switch to Silent mode

Phone lock

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

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 power-up.

1. In Idle mode, press

> and select

settings

→

Change password

Security

Phone

→

2. Enter the default password,

00000000

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

4. Enter the new password again and press <

5. Select

6. Select

7. Enter the password and press <

, and press

Phone lock Enable

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 rings, press [ ].

2. To end the call, press [ ].

Press [Volume].

Step outside the phone

Begin with your camera, web browser, and other special features

Use the camera

Take a photo

1. Open the phone.

2. In Idle mode, press and

3. Aim the lens at the subject

4. Press [ ] to take a

5. Press <

] to turn on the

hold [ camera.

and adjust the image.

photo.

Save

Pres

s < > to

photo.

take another

Step outside the phone

View a photo

1. In Idle mode, press [Up] and select

2. Select the photo you want.

My photos

Browse the web

Using a built-in web browser, you can easily access the wireless web to get a variety of upto-date services and information and to download web content.

Launch the browser

Navigate the browser

In Idle mode, press [ ].

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

• To select an item, press [].

• To return to the previo u s page, press [

• To access browser options, press and hold [ ].

Use Phonebook

Add an entry

To the phone’s memory:

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

Save

2. Select a number type.

Phone

3. Select

4. Enter a name and press

> twice.

5. Press < contact.

> to save the

Find an entry

To the SIM card:

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

Save

2. Select a number type.

SIM

3. Select

4. Enter a name and press

Press < contact.

1. In Idle mode, press

Ph.Book>

2. Enter a name.

3. Select a contact.

> twice.

> to save the

and select

4. Scroll to a number, and press [ ] to dial or

Options

< options.

> to access

Step outside the phone

Send messages

Send a text message (SMS)

1. In Idle mode, press

> and select

Messages messages

2. Enter the message text.

3. Press < select

Send only

→

Text

→

Create

Options

Save and send

> and

Step outside the phone

Send a text message (SMS)

(continued)

Send a multimedia message (MMS)

4. If you selected , select a memory

send

location.

5. Enter a destination number

and press < select

1. In Idle mode, press

Messages messages

2. Enter the message subject

and press <

3. Select

4. Select an adding option and

add message contents.

Save and

Options

Send message

> and select

→

Multimedia

→

Create

Add here

> and

5. When you have finished,

6. Enter a destination number

7. Press <

Options

press < select

Send

or an e-mail address.

Send

select

Options

> and

View messages

View a text message

When a notification appears:

Press < displays.

From the Inbox:

1. In Idle mode, press

2. Select a message.

View

> and select

Messages messages

>. The message

→

Text

→

Inbox

View a multimedia message

When a notification appears:

Press <

View

> and select

>. The message

→

Multimedia

→

Inbox

displays.

From the Inbox:

1. In Idle mode, press <

Messages messages

2. Select a message.

Step outside the phone

Send an SOS message

You can send an SOS message to your family or friends for help in an emergency.

Set up SOS message options

1. In Idle mode, select

> →

Messages

→

Recipients

Options

> →

SOS messages → Sending options

2. Select an empty location and press < Edit.

3. Enter a phone number to which you want to send the SOS message and press

< To add phone numbers, repeat step 2 and 3.

→

Send the SOS message

4. Press < >.

5. Select

6. Select <

In Idle mode, press [Volume] 4 times with the phone closed.

The phone sends the SOS message.

Sending SOS

Yes

notification to the registered numbers.

→ On

> to send the

Enter text

Pinyin, Stroke, Quick english, English, Number, and Symbol modes

You can enter text for some features such as Messages, Phonebook, or Organizer, using Pinyin and stroke modes for Chinese and Quick english and English modes for English. You can also enter numbers and symbols.

Changing the text input mode

• Press the right soft key and select the text input mode you want.

Pinyin ( ) CHN S stroke ( ) CHN T stroke ( ) Quick english ( ) English ( ) Number ( ) Symbolic (None)

[

]

• Press and hold Symbol mode.

to quickly switch to

Using Pinyin mode

Pinyin is a system to enter Chinese words by spelling them phonetically (how they sound) using the Latin alphabet. With the Pinyin input method, you can enter Chinese characters by keying in the Pinyin string using the phone’s keypad.

Entering characters in Pinyin mode

1. Press the keys corresponding to the phonetic spelling, referring to the letters printed on the keys.

Example

[

2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select alternative pinyins for the keys you have pressed.

: To enter (Li), press [5] and

Enter text

3. If you cannot find the character you want from the display, press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through choices.

4. Press [

5. Press the number key corresponding to the

Rapid character entry

When you enter a character, the phone automatically displays words or phrases that are frequently used with the entered character in the character selection field. This function allows you to enter phrases or words with minimal key presses.

] to activate the character selection field. To select a character and add it to your message, press the corresponding key, [

[

]

character you want.

Other Pinyin mode operations

•Press []

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

• Press [

]

and hold [

to insert a space.

to clear letters one by one. Press

] to clear the entire display.

Using Chinese Stroke modes

These modes allow you to enter individual Chinese strokes, in written order, from top to bottom, and from left to right.

The Chinese strokes are classified into five basic categories; heng, shu, pie, dian, and zhe. The basic strokes are printed on keys [ the keypad.

] to [5] on

Refer to the following table:

Category Key Strokes in each category

Entering strokes and characters in Stroke modes

1. Press the keys that correspond to a character’s component strokes. Press keys in the order that you would write the strokes, using one press per stroke.

Example

2. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through the choices.

3. To select a character and add it to your message, press the corresponding key, [ to

: To enter , press [5] to enter

and then [

If you are uncertain of the stroke order, press [ stroke. Continue entering strokes until the character displays or un til you finish the character.

[

]

] to enter .

] in place of each questionable

Other Stroke mode operations

•Press []

to insert a space.

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

• Press [ and hold [

to clear letters one by one. Press

] to clear the entire display.

Enter text

]

Enter text

Using Quick english mode

T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes.

Entering a word in Quick eng l is h m ode

1. Press [2] to [9] to start entering a wo rd. Press each key once for each letter.

For example, press [

] to enter Hello in T9 mode.

[ T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it may change with each key that you

press.

2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters.

3. When the word displays correctly, go to step

4. Otherwise, press [

], [3], [5], [5], and

] to display

alternative word choices for the keys that you have pressed. For example, Of and Me use [

4. Press

[] to insert a space and enter the

next word.

] and [3].

Other Quick english mode operations

• Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes automatically.

•Press

• Press the Navigation keys to move the

• Press [

[

]

Capital lock, and Lower case are available.

cursor.

Press and hold [

to change case. Initial capital,

[] to insert a space.

] to delete characters one by one.

] to clear the display.

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