Samsung SGH-U608B User Manual
SGH-U608
User’s Guide
Important safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
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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.
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.
• 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.
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 45.
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About this Guide
This User’s Guide provides you with condensed
information about how to use your 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 need to press the
Navigation keys to scroll to the specified
option and then select it.
[ ] Indicates a key on the phone.
< > Indicates a soft key, whose function is
2
For example, [ ]
displays on the phone screen. For
example, <
Menu
>
• Camera and camcorder
Special
• Synchronisation with
• Music player
Use the camera module on your
phone to take a photo or record
a video.
features of your phone
Windows Media Player
Transfer music files to your
phone directly from the
Windows Media Player.
Play music files using your
phone as a music player. You
can use other phone functions
while listening to music.
• Image editor
Edit or decorate your photos.
•FM radio
Listen to your favourite radio
stations anytime, anywhere.
• Photo printing
Print your photos to preserve
your best moments forever.
•Phone to TV
View photos and video clips
captured with the phone on
your TV screen.
• Offline mode
Switch your phone to Offline
mode to use its non-wireless
functions while on an airplane.
•Bluetooth
Transfer media files and
personal data, and connect to
other devices using wireless
Bluetooth technology.
• File viewer
Open documents in various
formats on the phone without
corruption.
•SOS message
Send SOS messages to your
family or friends for help in an
emergency.
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Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Get started 6
First steps to operating your phone
Assemble and charge the phone ..................... 6
Power on or off.............................................. 7
Phone layout ................................................. 7
Keys and icons .............................................. 8
Access menu functions .................................. 12
Enter text .................................................... 12
Customise your phone................................... 17
Step outside the phone 19
Begin with call functions, camera, music player, web
browser, and other special features
Make or answer calls ..................................... 19
4
Use the camera............................................ 21
Play music................................................... 22
Listen to the FM radio ................................... 25
Browse the web ........................................... 26
Use Phonebook ............................................ 26
Send messages ............................................ 27
View messages ............................................ 29
Use Bluetooth .............................................. 30
Menu functions 32
All menu options listed
Health and safety information 45
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press <
1 Logs
1 Recent contacts
2 Missed calls
3 Dialled calls
4 Received calls
5 Sent messages
6 Received messages
7 Delete all
8 Call manager
2 Phonebook
1 Contact list
2 Create contact
3 Group
4 Speed dial
5 My namecard
6 Own numbers
7 Management
8 Service number
3 Music player
4 Browser
1 Home
2 SFC home
1
Menu
4 Browser
3 Enter URL
4 Bookmarks
5 Saved pages
6 History
7 Clear cache
8 Browser settings
9 Streaming settings
5 Messages
1 Create message
2 My messages
3 Templates
4 Delete all
5 Settings
6 SOS Messages
7 Memory status
6 My files
1 Images
2 Videos
3 Music
4 Olympic Games English
5 Sounds
6 Other files
7 Memory card
8 Memory status
> in Idle mode.
2
7 Calendar
8 Camera
1
9 Bluetooth
* Applications
1 Smart search
2 Voice recorder
3 FM radio
4 Image editor
5 Image stamp
6 Java world
7 World clock
8 Calculator
9 Converter
10 Timer
11 Stopwatch
12 Memo
13 SIM application toolkit
0 Alarms
# Settings
1 Time and date
2 Phone settings
3 Display settings
4 Sound settings
5 Light settings
6 Setup wizard
7 Network services
8 Security
9 Connection settings
10 Memory status
11 Reset settings
12 Key management
1. Available only if supported
by your service provider.
2. Available only if a memory
card is inserted.
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5
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.
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Get started
First steps to operating your phone
Assemble and charge the phone
To A C p o w e r o utl e t
Removing the battery cover
Phone layout
Front view
Power on or off
Switch on
Switch off
1. Press and hold [ ].
2. If necessary, enter the
3. When the setup wizard
Press and hold [ ].
PIN and press <
opens, customise your
phone according to your
OK
>.
preferences. See page 17.
Earpiece
Display
Web access/
Confirm key
Left soft key
Dial key
Volu me key s
Multi-function
jack
Mouthpiece
Power ke y
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/
Right)
Right soft key
Delete/Menu
exit key
Alphanumeric
keys
Special function
keys
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Get started
Rear view
[]
Camera lens
Mirror
.
Camera flash
Camera key
Memory card slot
When you close the phone, it locks the exposed
keys to prevent any unwanted phone operations,
from accidentally pressing any of the keys. To
unlock the keypad, press
8
Keys and icons
Keys
Press and hold to switch the phone
on or off.
In Idle mode, activate or deactivate
the touch keys.
Perform the function indicated on the
bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access the following
menus:
• Up: My menu mode
• Left/Right/Down: your favourite
menus
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.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers
recently dialled, missed, or received.
End a call.
Delete characters from the display.
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 [
access your voicemail server. Press
and hold [
call prefix.
0
] to enter an international
1
] to
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.
Press and hold to turn on the
camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo or
record a video.
9
Get started
Icons
The following icons may appear on the top line
of the screen to indicate your phone’s status.
Depending on your country or service provider,
the icons shown on the display may vary.
Signal strength
GPRS (2.5G) network
Connecting to GPRS (2.5G)
network
Transferring data in GPRS (2.5G)
network
EDGE network
Connecting to EDGE network
Transferring data in EDGE network
10
Call in progress
Out of your service area or Offline
mode
SOS message feature active
Memory card inserted
Alarm set
Browsing Internet
Roaming networ k
Call diverting active
Home Zone
Office Zone
Bluetooth active
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or
headset connected
Synchronised with PC
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
Ringer type
•: Melody
•: Vibration
• : Vibration then melody
• : Vibration and melody
• : Increasing melody
Silent mode (Mute)
Silent mode (Vibration)
Mute mode, during a call
New message:
• : Text or Multimedia
message
•: Email
•: Voicemail
FM radio on
Battery power level
11
Get started
Access menu functions
Select an
option
Use menu
numbers
12
1. Press a desired soft key.
2. Press the Navigation keys to
move to the next or
previous option.
3. Press <
[ ] to confirm the function
displayed or option
highlighted.
4. Press <
one level.
Press [ ] to return to Idle
mode.
Press the number key
corresponding to the option
you want.
Select
Back
> to move up
>, <OK>, or
Enter text
Change the
text input
mode
Chinese
Pinyin mode
1. In the text entry screen,
press the right soft key.
2. Select the mode you want.
Korean mode is only available
in the Korean language
setting.
To en t e r a w o r d :
1. Press the keys
corresponding to the
Chinese phonetic spelling,
pinyin.
2. Press [Left] or [Right] to
select alternative pinyins.
3. Press <
Select
Numbers are added to each
> or [ ].
character.
4. If necessary, press [Up] or
[Down] to find the character
you want.
5. Press the number key
corresponding to the
character.
6. When you have finished
typing, press [ ].
To use the tones:
1. Press the keys
corresponding to the pinyin
of the letter you need.
2. If necessary, press [Left] or
[Right] to select the pinyin.
3. Press [Down] for tones.
Select
4. Press <
> or [ ].
5. If necessary, press [Up] or
[Down] to find the character
you want.
6. Press the number key
corresponding to the
character.
Rapid character entry:
To enter the word zhong guo
( ), enter the first character
using the following keystrokes;
[9], [4], [6], [6], [4], [ ],
and [
1
]. You do not have to
complete the Pinyin spelling to
include guo ( ). The character
displays automatically.
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Get started
Chinese
Stroke mode
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To enter a word:
1. Press the keys
corresponding to a
character’s component
strokes.
2. If necessary, press [Up] or
[Down] to find the character
you want.
3. Press the number key
corresponding to the
character you want.
4. When you have finished
typing, press [ ].
English
word mode
Rapid character entry:
Try entering the characters
using the following
keystrokes: [
You can enter the complete pair
2
], [8], and [9].
in only three key presses.
To en t e r a w o r d :
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 and hold
[ ] to insert a space.
Otherwise, select a word
from the alternative word
choices.
ABC mode
Korean
mode
To enter a word:
Press the appropriate key until
the character you want appears
on the display.
To enter consonants:
Press the appropriate key until
the character you want appears
on the display.
To enter double consonats,
which do not display in the
character selection filed, follow
the direction below:
Press [
4
] three times for .
6
] three times for
Press [
Press [7] three times for
Press [8] three times for
Press [9] three times for
.
.
.
.
To en t e r vowels:
Korean vowels are entered by
using , “ ”, “
.
”, or " ".
“.” is dependent and should be
added to " " or " " to
complete a letter.
directions below:
2
] and [1] for
Press [
Press [1], [2], [2], and [1] for
.
Follow the
.
Press [3] and [2] for .
Press [
3
], [2], and [2] for .
3
], [2], [2], [1], and
Press [
1
] for .
[
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