Samsung SGH-V200 User's Guide

TRI BANDGPRS TELEPHONESGH-V200CELECTRONICS* Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone,depending on the software installed or your

Your Phone16Service LightThe service light is below the external display on the folder cover. It flashes when services are available on the phone.To a

Getting Started183. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder so that the holder locks the card in position. Make sure that the notched corner is to

Getting Started201. Insert the battery into the charger, ensuring that the terminals on the battery are in contact with those on the charger. Press th

Getting Started223. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from the power outlet and from the phone by pressing the gray tabs on both sides of

24Call FunctionsMaking a CallWhen the idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, and press the key.Note: If you have checked the Au

Call Functions26Making a Call from the PhonebookYou can store frequently phone numbers that you use regularly in the SIM card or the phone’s memory, w

Call Functions28Viewing Missed CallsIf you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who called you, provided that this service is

Call Functions30Quickly Switching to the Silent modeThe silent mode is convenient when discretion is required and you wish to stop the phone from maki

Selecting Functions and Options32To view the various functions/options available and select the one required:1. Press the appropriate soft key.In some

Selecting Functions and Options344. Scroll through the sub-menus until you reach the Language sub-menu, by pressing the or key.5. To view the langu

23 Contents Important Safety Precautions ... 7Unpacking ... 9Your Phone ...

Phonebook364. Enter a name and press the OK soft key. The maximum length of a name depends on your SIM card. For information on how to enter character

Phonebook38Edit: allows you to edit the Phonebook entry. Select One Entry to change one number in the selected name. If you change the name, the numbe

Phonebook40Searching for a Number by Caller Group1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key. 2. Scroll to Group Search by pressing the

Phonebook42Speed-DiallingOnce you have stored phone numbers in the SIM card, you can set up to eight speed-dial entries and then dial them easily when

44Entering TextWhen using your phone, you will often need to enter text. For example, when storing a name in the Phonebook, creating your personal gre

Entering Text46Using the T9 ModeThe T9 predictive text input mode allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input mode is

Entering Text48Refer to the table below for more information about the characters available.•To insert a space, press the key. •You can move the cur

50Options 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 curre

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

Options During a Call54Setting up the Multiparty Call1. Call the first participant in the normal way. 2. Call the second participant in the normal way

Contents 4 Options During a Call ... 50 Putting a Call on Hold... 50Switching th

56Using the MenusThe phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub

Using the Menus581. Messages (see page 62)1.1 Inbox1.2 Outbox1.3 Write New1.4 Templates1.5 Settings1.5.1 Setting 1*1.5.2 Setting 2*1.5.3 Sett

Using the Menus605. Phone Settings (see page 83)5.1 Infrared Activate5.2 My Settings5.2.1 Wallpaper5.2.2 Menu Style5.3 Greeting Message5.4 Own

62MessagesThe SMS (Short Message Service) function is a network service and may not be supported by your network. Messages can be sent by text, fax, E

Messages643. To scroll to the previous or next messages, press the or key.While reading a message, you can choose the following options by pressin

Messages663. Select Send or Save and Send, and press the Select soft key.If you only want to save the message, select Save. After saving the message,

Messages68Settings (Menu 1.5)In this menu, you can set up default SMS information. A setting group is a collection of settings required to send messa

Messages70If you want to delete all of the media items, select All Object.Memory Status (Menu 1.7)This menu shows how many messages are currently sto

Messages72soft key to store the message in the Archive box for later retrieval.Receive: allows you to enable or disable the reception of broadcast mes

Call Records74Dialled Calls (Menu 2.3)This option lets you view the last 20 numbers dialled. The number and name are displayed, together with the dat

Contents 6 Funbox... 111 Games (Menu 8.1) ... 111 WAP

76CameraUsing the camera module built in your phone, you can take pictures of people or events while on the move. Additionally, you can send photos to

78Sound SettingsYou can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the:• ring melody, volume and type• sounds made when you

Sound Settings80Message Tone (Menu 4.5)This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received.SMS ToneThis o

Sound Settings82The following options are available:Error Tone: sets whether the phone informs you that you have made a mistake or not. Minute Minder:

Phone Settings84My Settings (Menu 5.2)You can change the background image and the disply style of the menu mode according to your preference.Wallpape

Phone Settings86Language (Menu 5.5)You can select a display language. When the language option is set to Automatic, the language is automatically sel

Phone Settings88SIM LockWhen the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. You must enter the SIM lock code. Once you h

Phone Settings90The following options are available:Disable: the backlight is used according to the setting in the Back Light menu option (Menu 5.7.2)

Phone Settings92Short Cut (Menu 5.9)The navigation keys can be used as shortcut keys. When held down in idle mode, they allow you to access specific

93OrganiserThe Organiser feature enables you to:• view the calendar and organise your schedule• define a list of things to do• set the current date an

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

Organiser94Writing a MemoTo write or edit a memo on a specific date:1. Select the required date in the calendar, using the navigation keys.Note: To sk

Organiser966. Press the OK soft key.Editing the To Do ListIf tasks are already defined in the To Do List when you select the To Do List menu option (M

Organiser98Time & Date (Menu 6.3)This option allows you to change the current time and date displayed. You can also check the current time for Gr

Organiser100To stop the alarm when it rings, open the folder and press the Exit soft key.When setting or viewing an alarm, the following options are a

102Network ServicesThese menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them,

Network Services104Call Barring (Menu 7.2) The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls.Call barring can be set up in the follo

Network Services106Call Waiting (Menu 7.3) This network service enables you to be informed when someone is trying to reach you during another call.Yo

Network Services108Caller ID (Menu 7.5) You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called.Note: Some net

Network Services110Band Selection (Menu 7.7) For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must register with one of the available networks. Your

Funbox112WAP Browser (Menu 8.2)Your phone is equipped with a Wap (Wireless Application Protocol) browser to allow you to access and navigate the Wire

Important Safety Precautions 8 Radio Frequency Exposure The design of this phone complies with FCC (of the U.S. Government) requirements relating to

Funbox114Exiting the WAP BrowserTo exit the browser at any time, simply press the key.Selecting and Using Browser Menu OptionsVarious menu options ar

Funbox116Key Press Timeout: allows you to set how fast the phone recognises your selection with one keypress. You can select Fast, Medium and Slow. Se

Funbox118When the bearer is set to GPRSUser Name: Set the User ID required to connect to the GPRS network. Password: Set the password required to conn

120Solving ProblemsBefore contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnece

Solving Problems122• Are you holding the phone close enough to your mouth? The microphone is located at the bottom of the phone.The phone starts beepi

Access Codes124PINThe Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorized use. It is usually supplied wi

126Health and Safety InformationExposure to Radio-FrequencyEnergy (SAR Information)This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposu

Health and Safety Information128Precautions When Using BatteriesYour phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion standard battery. •Never use any charge

Health and Safety Information130Road SafetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But a

Health and Safety Information132Operating EnvironmentRemember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone

10 Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone.EarpieceDisplaySoft key (right)WAP Browser keyAlphanumeri

Health and Safety Information134VehiclesRF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Chec

Health and Safety Information136Other Important Safety Information•Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle

Health and Safety Information138•Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation.•Do not put the phone i

Glossary140Multiparty CallingAbility to establish a conference call involving up to five additional parties.Phone PasswordSecurity code used to unlock

Glossary142Voice MailComputerized answering service that automatically answers your calls when you are not available, plays a greeting (optionally in

143IndexAAccess codes • 123Accessories • 9Active folder • 91Alarm, set (6.4) • 99Alert type (4.3) • 79Answeringa call • 27a second call • 53Anykey ans

Index144layout • 13setting language • 86Diverting calls (7.1) • 102Downloads (8.3) • 119EEarpiece volume • 26Editingmemos • 94missed calls • 28, 73pho

Index146Selecting functions/options • 31Sendingkey tones • 52messages • 65Service light • 16, 90Settingalarm (6.4) • 99date (6.3.2) • 98language (5.5)

147Access the Menu Functions➀ Press the Menu soft key.➁ Scroll with the and keys through the list of the menus until you reach the required menu.➂

148Answer 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

Your Phone 12 Makes or answers a call.When held down in the idle mode, recalls the last number dialled or received.In the menu mode, selects a menu f

Your Phone14IconsIcon DescriptionShows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal.Appears when a call is in p