Samsung SGHU808E Users Manual

*Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly.

*Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide.

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SGH-U808

User’s Guide

Draft version 2008.05.24

Important safety precautions

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: B014035

•JavaTM is a trademark or registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.

•Windows Media Player® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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.

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

For more detailed safety information, see "Health and safety information" on page 43.

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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.
	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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•RSS reader

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.

•FM radio

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.

•WEB BROWSER

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

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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.................................................	8
Keys and icons ..............................................	9
Access menu functions ..................................	12
Enter text ....................................................	12
Customise your phone...................................	15
Use an optional memory card .........................	17
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

Play music...................................................	21
Listen to the FM radio ...................................	24
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	43

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Overview of menu functions

To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode.

1 Call log			4 Browser			7 Calendar			11 Alarm
1	Recent contacts
2	Missed calls
			5 Messages			8 Camera			12 Settings
3	Dialled calls
4	Received calls	1		Create new message				1		Phone settings
5	Delete all	2		My messages				2		Light settings
						9 FM radio
6	IP call1	3		Templates				3		Display settings
7	Area code	4		Delete all				4		Message settings
8	Call manager	5		Settings				5		Call settings
						10 Applications
		6		SOS messages				6		Phonebook settings
2 Phonebook
		7		Broadcast messages	1		Voice recorder	7		Calendar settings
1	Contact list	8		Message count	2		Java world	8		Browser settings
2	FDN contacts	9		Memory status	3		Image editor	9		Music player settings
3	Create contact				4		Bluetooth	10		Network settings
			6	My files
4	Group				5		Memo	11		Security settings
5	Speed dial	1		Images	6		World clock	12		Setup wizard
6	My namecard	2		Videos	7		Calculator	13		Memory settings
7	Own number	3		Music	8		Converter	14		Reset settings
8	Management	4		Sounds	9		Timer
9	Service number2	5		Other files	10		Stopwatch	1. Available only if supported
		6		Memory card3	11		SIM application toolkit1		by your service provider.
3 Music
		7		Memory status				2. Available only if supported
									by your SIM card.
								3. Available only if a memory			5
									card is inserted.

		Unpack		Get started
	Make sure you have each item			First steps to operating your phone
	•	Phone		Assemble and charge the 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.
				To AC power outlet

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Removing the battery cover

Power on or off

Switch on 1. Press and hold [ ].

2.If necessary, enter the PIN and press <Confirm>.

Switch off Press and hold [ ].

Phone layout

Front view

	Earpiece	Front
		camera lens

	Volume keys	Display
	Menu access/	Navigation keys
	Confirm key	(Up/Down/Left/
	(Centre)	Right)
	Memory card slot	Right soft key
	Left soft key	Power/
	Dial key	Menu exit key
	Alphanumeric	Mouthpiece
	keys
		Special
		function keys

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Get started

Rear view

Rear camera lensSpeaker Flashbulb

Multifunction

jack

Camera key

You can lock the keypad to prevent any unwanted phone operations, from accidentally pressing any of the keys. In Idle mode, press and hold []. To unlock the keypad, press the left soft key, and press and hold [].

Keys and icons

Keys

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

In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly.

In Menu mode, scroll through menu options.

In Idle mode, access Menu mode.

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

Make or answer a call.

In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers recently dialled, missed, or received.

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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 [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.

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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

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

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

Browsing Internet

Connected to secured web page

Music playback in progress

Music playback paused

Music playback stopped

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FM radio status:

•: On

•: Off

Bluetooth active

Bluetooth headset or hands-free car kit connected

Alarm set

New message:

•: Text message

• : Multimedia message

•: Email

•: Voicemail

•: Push message

•: Configuration message

Memory card inserted

Profile setting:

•: Normal

•: Silent

•: Driving

• : Meeting

•: Outdoor

• : Offline

Battery power level

Current time

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Get started

Access menu functions

Select an option

1.Press a desired soft key.

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

3.Press <Select>, <OK>, or [Centre] to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted.

4.Press <Back> to move up one level.

Press [] to return to Idle mode.

Use menu Press the number key numbers corresponding to the option you

want.

Enter text

Change the	•	Press and hold [	] to switch
text input		between T9 mode and ABC
mode		mode.
	•	Press [ ] to change case or
		switch to Number mode.
	•	Press and hold [	] to switch
		to Symbol mode.

ABC mode To enter a word:

Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the display.

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T9 mode	To enter a word:
	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 [ ] to insert
		a space.
		Otherwise, press [0] to
		display alternate word
		choices.
Number	Press the keys corresponding to
mode	the digits you want.

Symbol	Press the keys corresponding to
mode	the symbols you want.
Other	• Press [1] to enter
operations	punctuation marks or special
	characters.
	• Press [ ] to insert a space.
	• Press the Navigation keys to
	move the cursor.
	• Press <Clear> to delete
	characters one by one.
	• Press and hold <Clear> to
	clear the entire display.

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Customise your phone

Display language

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select

Settings → Phone settings → Language → Display.

2.Select a language.

3.Press <Save>.

Call ringer melody

To change the profile properties:

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select

Settings → Phone settings → Phone profiles.

2.Scroll to the sound profile you are using.

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 settings → Phone profiles.

2.Select the profile you want.

3.Press [Centre].

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		In Idle mode, press [Volume]
	Key tone
		to adjust the key tone volume.
	volume

Idle mode wallpaper

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select

Settings → Display settings → Home screen → Wallpaper.

2.Select an image category.

3.Select an image.

4.Press <Select> and then <Save>.

Themes for the display

To create a theme:

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select

Settings → Display settings →My theme → Create theme.

2.Press <Next> and select an item .

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.

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Get started

To apply a theme:

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select

Settings → Display settings →My theme → Select theme.

2.Select a theme.

3.Press <Save>.

To restore the default theme quickly, enter [], [], [8], [2], [7], and [] in Idle mode. Your phone restarts automatically and uses the default theme.

Menu shortcuts

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select

Settings → Phone settings → Shortcuts.

2.Select a key.

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

4.Press <Save>.

		You can activate the Silent
	Silent profile
		profile to avoid disturbing
		other people. In Idle mode,
		press and hold [ ].

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		1.	In Idle mode, press
	Phone lock
			<Menu> and select
			Settings → Security
			settings → Phone lock.
		2.	Select On.
		3.	Press <Save>.
		4.	Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
			password and press
			<Confirm>.
		5.	Enter the new password
			again and press
			<Confirm>.

Step outside the phone

Begin with call functions, camera, music player, web browser, and other special features

Make or answer calls

		1.	In Idle mode, enter an area
	Make a call
			code and phone number.
		2.	Press [	].
			Press [Volume] to adjust
			the volume.
		3.	Press [	] to end the call.

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Step outside the phone

	Answer a call	1. When the phone rings,
		press [ ].

If it is a video call, press <Show me> to allow the caller to see you via the camera.

2. Press [] to end the call.

Use the speakerphone feature

During a voice call, press [Centre] and then <Yes> to activate the speaker.

Press [Centre] again to switch back to the earpiece.

Make a multi-party call

1.During a call, call the second participant.

The first call is put on hold.

2.Press <Options> and select Conference call.

3.Repeat step 1 and 2 to add more participants.

4.During a multi-party call:

•Press <Options> and select Private call to have a private conversation with one participant.

•Press <Options> and select End → Select participant → a participant → Drop to drop one participant.

5.Press [] to end the multi-party call.

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