Samsung SGH-P400 User Manual

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TRI BAND
GPRS TELEPHONE
SGH-P400
* Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone,
depending upon the software installed or your service provider.
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-04190A
English. 02/2004. Rev. 1.1
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - SGH-P400

TRI BANDGPRS TELEPHONESGH-P400* Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone,depending upon the software installed or your service p

Page 2 - Contents

Your Phone16CameraThe camera module on the top left of your phone allows you to take a picture while on the move. For further details about the Camera

Page 3

Getting Started183. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket, as shown, so that it locks the card into position. Make sure the gold contacts of the

Page 4

Getting Started202. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from the power outlet and from th

Page 5 - Precautions

22Call FunctionsMaking a CallWhen the idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, and press the key.Note: When you check the Auto Re

Page 6 - Unpacking

Call Functions24Making a Call from PhonebookYou can store the phone numbers that you use regularly in the SIM card or the phone’s memory, which are co

Page 7 - Your Phone

Call Functions26Viewing Missed CallsWhen you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who is calling you, if this service is avail

Page 8 - Display Layout

Call Functions28Quickly Switching to Silent ModeSilent Mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making noise, in a theatre for example.

Page 9

Selecting Functions and Options30To view various functions/options available and select the one you want: 1. Press the appropriate soft key.In some fu

Page 10 - Getting Started

Phonebook324. Select a memory location, either SIM or Phone, by pressing the or key and press the Select soft key.Note: When you change phones, an

Page 11 - Charging the Battery

Phonebook34Using Phonebook Entry OptionsWhile accessing any Phonebook entry, press the Options soft key to access the options for the entry.The follow

Page 12 - Switching the Phone On or Off

2 3 Contents Important Safety Precautions... 7Unpacking... 9Y

Page 13 - Call Functions

Phonebook365. Once you have found the entry, press the key to dial the number, or press the Options soft key to access the Phonebook entry options;

Page 14 - Answering a Call

Phonebook38• Graphic: allows you to set a graphic icon to be displayed when you receive a voice call from a person in the group.• Group Name: allows y

Page 15 - Viewing Missed Calls

Phonebook40Deleting All of the Phonebook EntriesYou can delete all of entries in the selected memory or both memories. 1. When the idle screen display

Page 16 - Selecting Functions

42Entering TextWhen using your phone, you will often need to enter text, such as when storing a name in Phonebook, creating your personal greeting or

Page 17 - Phonebook

Entering Text44Using the T9 ModeThe T9 predictive text input mode allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input mode is

Page 18

Entering Text46Using the Alphabet ModeUse the 1 to 0 keys to enter your text. 1. Press the keys labelled with the required letter:- Once for the first

Page 19 - Searching for a Number in

Entering Text48Using the Symbol ModeThe symbol mode enables you to insert symbols into a text message. To Press the select a symbol corresponding nu

Page 20 - Editing a Caller Group

49 Options During a CallYour phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Putting a Call on HoldYou can place the curr

Page 21 - Speed-dialling

Options During a Call50To switch between the two calls, simply press the Swap soft key.The current call is placed on hold and the call on hold is reac

Page 22 - Checking the Memory Status

Options During a Call52Muting/Sending Key TonesThese options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute Keys option is selected, your phon

Page 23 - Entering Text

Contents 4 Options During a Call ... 49 Putting a Call on Hold...

Page 24 - Using the T9 Mode

Options During a Call542. To switch between the two calls, press the Swap soft key.3. To end the call on hold, press the Options soft key and select t

Page 25 - Using the Number Mode

Options During a Call563. Press the key to select the Remove option and press the OK soft key. The call ends with that participant, but you can cont

Page 26 - Using the Symbol Mode

Using the Menus58Accessing a Menu Function by Using Its ShortcutThe menu items, such as menu, sub-menus and options, are numbered and can be accessed

Page 27 - Options During a Call

Using the Menus602. Picture Messages (continued)2.8 Setup 2.8.1 Delivery Report2.8.2 Read Reply2.8.3 Auto Download2.8.4 Message Acceptance2.8.5

Page 28 - Using the Menu Functions

Using the Menus626. Phone settings (continued)6.8 Short Cut6.8.1 Key Up6.8.2 Key Down6.8.3 Key Right6.8.4 Key Left6.9 Reset Settings7. Organis

Page 29 - Answering a Second Call

64Text MessagesShort Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other GSM mobile phones. In addition, your p

Page 30 - Making a Multi-party Call

Text Messages66Outbox (Menu 1.2) This message box is used to store the messages that you have already sent or will send.When you enter this menu, the

Page 31 - Using the Menus

Text Messages683. Select Send Only or Save and Send, and press the Select soft key.If you want to just save the message, select Save Only. After savin

Page 32 - List of Menu Functions

Text Messages70Templates (Menu 1.4) Using this menu, you can preset up to five messages that you use most frequently. Select an empty location or the

Page 33 - 6. Phone Settings

Text Messages72Delete All (Menu 1.6) This menu allows you to delete all of the text messages in each message box. You can also delete all of your mes

Page 34 - 9. Funbox

Contents 6 Funbox ... 131 WAP Browser (Menu 9.1) ...

Page 35 - Text Messages

Text Messages74Broadcast (Menu 1.9) This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics, such as the weather or traffic. Cell

Page 36 - Write New

76Picture MessagesMultimedia Message Service (MMS) is a messaging service very similar to Short Message Service (SMS). It provides automatic and immed

Page 37

Picture Messages783. To scroll through the message, press the or key.If the message has more than one page, you can scroll through the pages by usi

Page 38 - Settings

Picture Messages80Send: allows you to resend the message.Edit Message: allows you to change the message contents, sound, picture or text.Information:

Page 39 - (Menu 1.8)

Picture Messages82them, you need to press the soft key or the C key to go to back to the option screen.• Preview: shows your message as it will disp

Page 40 - Broadcast

Picture Messages8412. When you are finished adding the destinations to the type, press the C key or the soft key. 13. To enter numbers or addresses,

Page 41 - Picture Messages

Picture Messages86Setup (Menu 2.8)You can change the default settings for sending or receiving picture messages.The following options are available:D

Page 42

88Call RecordsIn this menu, you can view the:• calls you missed, received or dialled.• length of your calls.• cost of your calls.Notes:• You can acces

Page 43

Call Records90Delete All (Menu 3.4) This menu allows you to delete all of the records in each call type. You can also delete all of your call records

Page 44

92CameraUsing the camera module embedded in your phone, you can take pictures of people or events while on the move. Additionally, you can send photos

Page 45 - Memory Status

7 Important Safety Precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road

Page 46 - MMS Profile

Camera942. To turn the camera on, press and hold the Camera key on the right side of the phone.The image to be captured appears on the display.3. Adju

Page 47 - Call Records

96Sound SettingsYou can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the:• ring melody, volume and type.• sounds made when yo

Page 48 - (Menu 3.6)

Sound Settings98Message Tone (Menu 5.5) This menu allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received.SMS Tone (Menu

Page 49 - Taking a Picture

Sound Settings100Minute Minder: sets whether or not the phone beeps every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your ca

Page 50 - My Photos

Phone Settings102Display Settings (Menu 6.2) In this menu, you can change various settings for the display or backlight.Wallpaper (Menu 6.2.1)This me

Page 51 - Sound Settings

Phone Settings104Auto Light (Menu 6.2.5) This feature helps you to conserve your battery power by allowing you to set the backlight to be used at cer

Page 52 - SMS-CB Tone

Phone Settings106Language (Menu 6.5) You can select a display language. When the language option is set to Automatic, the language is automatically s

Page 53 - Phone Settings

Phone Settings108SIM Lock (Menu 6.6.5) When the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. You must enter the SIM lock

Page 54 - Display Settings

Phone Settings110Short Cut (Menu 6.8) The navigation keys can be used as shortcut keys. In Idle Mode, they allow you to access specific menus directl

Page 55 - Graphic Logo

Organiser1122. Enter the time for the alarm to sound.Note: Your phone is preset to use 24-hour format. To change the format, see page 115.If you want

Page 56 - Change Password

Important Safety Precautions 8 Sensible Use Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the ph

Page 57 - Extra Settings

Organiser1144. If you want an alarm to ring on the chosen day, press the Yes soft key. Otherwise, press the No soft key. The memo is saved.5. If you p

Page 58 - Organiser

Organiser116Calculator (Menu 7.4) With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions; a

Page 59 - Calendar

Organiser118 To create a new task➀ press the Options soft key.➁ select the New option.➂ enter the text, priority and/or deadline for the task. To ed

Page 60 - Time & Date

Organiser1204. To save the memo, choose Save from the options and press the Select soft key.5. Press the C key to clear the default name, if necessary

Page 61 - To Do List

122Network ServicesThese menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them,

Page 62 - Voice Memo

Network Services124Call Barring (Menu 8.2) The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls.Call barring can be set up in the follo

Page 63 - Currency Exchange

Network Services126Call Waiting (Menu 8.3) This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call.You can specify i

Page 64 - Network Services

Network Services128Caller ID (Menu 8.5) You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called.Note: Some net

Page 65 - Call Barring

Network Services130Band Selection (Menu 8.7) For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must register with one of the available networks. Your

Page 66 - Network Selection

Funbox132Navigating the WAP BrowserEntering Text in the WAP BrowserWhen you are prompted to enter text, the current text entry mode is indicated on th

Page 67 - Closed User Group (CUG)

10Your PhonePhone LayoutThe following illustrations show the main elements of your phone:EarpieceDisplaySoft key (right)Power on/off / menu exit keyAl

Page 68 - WAP Browser

Funbox134The following options are available: Reload: reloads the current page.Home: takes you back at any time to the home page of the Wireless Web s

Page 69

Funbox136Settings (Menu 9.1.4)This menu allows you to set up five proxy servers for the WAP browser. Contact your service provider for details about

Page 70 - Favorite

Funbox138Games (Menu 9.2) You can download MIDlets (Java applications running on mobile phones) from various sources using the WAP Browser and store

Page 71 - Push Message

Funbox140To change the text input mode, press the key until the appropriate indicator appears on the soft key area of the display.Sounds (Menu 9.3)

Page 72 - (Menu 9.2)

142Solving ProblemsBefore contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnece

Page 73 - Sounds

Solving Problems144The phone starts beeping and “**Warning** Low Battery” flashes on the display•Your battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the

Page 74 - Solving Problems

Access Codes146PINThe Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. It is usually supplied wi

Page 75 - Access Codes

Access Codes148Barring PasswordA 4-digit barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. You can obtain the password from your se

Page 76

Health and Safety Information150SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power

Page 77 - Information

Health and Safety Information152Road SafetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But a

Page 78 - Health and Safety Information

Your Phone12Makes or answers a call.In Idle Mode, recalls the last number dialled or received when held down.In Menu Mode, selects a menu function or

Page 79 - Electronic Devices

Health and Safety Information154Other Medical DevicesIf you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determi

Page 80 - Emergency Calls

Health and Safety Information156If certain features are in use (call barring, for example), you may first need to deactivate those features before you

Page 81 - Care and Maintenance

Health and Safety Information158•Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slig

Page 82 - Glossary

Glossary160EMS (Enhanced Message Service)An adaptation of the Short Message Service (SMS) that allows you to send and receive ring tones and service p

Page 83

Glossary162PIN (Personal Identification Number)Security code that protects the phone against unauthorised use. The PIN is supplied by the service prov

Page 84

164IndexAAccess codes •145Active folder •109Alarm •111Alert type •97Alphabet mode, text input •46Anykey answer •109Auto redial •109BBackground image •

Page 85

Index166PPasswordcall bar •125, 148phone •107, 145Phonelock •107password •145Phonebookcopy •34delete •34, 40edit •34options •34search/dial •35speed-di

Page 87

169Access the Menu Functions➀ Press the Menu soft key.➁ Scroll with the and keys through the list of the menus until you reach the menu you want.➂

Page 88 - Quick Reference Card

170Answer a CallOpen the phoneorPress the key.Adjust the VolumePress the or key on the left side of the phone.Choose the Alert Type➀ Select the A

Page 89 - (continued)

Your Phone14IconsIcon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal.Appears when a call is

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