Samsung SGH-V208 User Manual

TRI BANDGPRS TELEPHONESGH-V208* Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone,depending on the software installed or your service pro

19Getting Started183. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket,as shown, so that it locks the card intoposition. Make sure that the gold contacts o

21Getting Started20Getting Started1. Insert the battery into the charger, ensuringthat the terminals on the battery are incontact with those on the ch

Getting Started23Getting Started22Low Battery IndicatorWhen the battery is weak and only a fewminutes of talk time remain, you hear a warningtone and

2524Call FunctionsMaking a CallWhen the idle screen displays, enter the areacode and phone number, and press the key.Note: If you checked the Auto Re

27Call FunctionsMaking a Call from the PhonebookYou can store the phone numbers that you useregularly in the SIM card or the phone'smemory, which

29Call Functions28Call FunctionsViewing Missed CallsWhen you are unable to answer a call for anyreason, you can find out who is calling you, ifthis se

3130Call FunctionsQuickly Switching to Silent ModeSilent Mode is convenient when discretion isrequired and you wish to stop the phone frommaking noise

3332To view various functions/options available andselect the one required:1. Press the appropriate soft key2. To Press theselect the: Select soft key

35PhonebookPhonebook344. Select a memory location, either PhoneMemory or Card Memory, by pressing theor key and press the Select soft key.Note: If yo

37Phonebook36PhonebookCaller Group: allows you to organise yourPhonebook entries in up to 10 caller groups sothat the phone alerts you in a specific w

3ContentsImportant Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . 7Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Your Phone . . . . . . .

39Phonebook38Phonebook5. To Press theview the View soft key.highlighted entryselect a different or key entry until the entry youwant highlights.6. O

41Phonebook40Phonebook5. Select a Phonebook entry from the list andpress the View soft key.6. Select a number, if the entry has more thanone number, b

4342PhonebookChecking the Memory StatusYou can check how many names and numbersare stored in Phonebook; SIM card and phonememories. You can also see t

45Entering TextEntering Text44Changing the Text Input ModeWhen you are in a field that allows characters tobe entered, you will notice the text input

47Entering Text46Entering TextUsing the Chinese Pinyin ModePinyin is a system to mark Chinesepronunciation in Latin alphabets. With the pinyininput me

49Entering Text48Entering TextRapid Character EntryRapid character entry is easy in any mode, usingthe Character Selection Map. As you entercharacters

51Entering Text50Entering Text2. The phone displays your strokes in the KeyStroke Area and offers character choices inthe Character Selection Map. As

53Entering Text52Entering Text1. Press keys on the phone just once per a letteryou want. For example, to enter “HELLO,”press the 4, 3, 5, 5 and 6 keys

55Entering Text54Entering TextRefer to the table below for more informationabout the characters available in the Englishmode.Changing the CaseTo chang

5756Options During a CallYour phone provides a number of controlfunctions that you can use during a call. Putting a Call on HoldYou can place the curr

54Contents ContentsOptions During a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Putting a Call on Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Switching t

59Options During a CallOptions During a Call58Muting/Sending Key TonesThese options allow you to turn the key tones offor on. If the Mute Keys option

61Options During a Call60Options During a Call3. To join the first participant to the multi-partycall, press the Options soft key and selectthe Join o

6362Options During a CallDropping One Participant1. Press the Options soft key and choose theSelect One option. Press the OK soft key.The list of call

6564Accessing a Menu Function byUsing Its ShortcutThe menu items, such as menu, sub-menus andoptions, are numbered and can be accessedquickly by using

67Using the MenusUsing the Menus66* Shown only if supported by your SIM card.3. Call Records (see page 80)3.1 Missed Calls3.2 Received Calls3.3 Dia

69Text MessagesThe SMS (Short Message Service) function is anetwork service that may not be supported byyour network. You can send messages usingtext,

7170Text MessagesText MessagesWhile reading a message, you can choose thefollowing options by pressing the Options softkey:Delete: allows you to delet

73Text Messages72Text MessagesWrite New (Menu 1.3)In this menu, you can write and send a textmessage.Note: You can enter up to 918 alphanumericcharac

75Text Messages74Text Messages• Add Phonebook: allows you to add aPhonebook entry in your message. Selectone from the list.• Add Bookmark: allows you

77Text Messages76Text MessagesCommon Setting: The following options areavailable:Reply Path: allows the recipient of your SMSmessage to send you a rep

76ContentsImportant SafetyPrecautionsRead these guidelines before using your wirelessphone. Failure to comply with them may bedangerous or illegal. Ro

78Text Messages79Text MessagesVoice Mail (Menu 1.8)This menu provides you with a way of accessingyour voice mailbox, if your network supports thisser

8180Text MessagesLanguage: allows you to select your preferredlanguage to display cell broadcast messages.Please contact your service provider for fur

83Picture Messages82Picture Messages2. To scroll through the message, press the or key. While viewing a message, press the Optionssoft key to use the

85Picture Messages84Picture MessagesSend: allows you to resend the message.Edit Message: allows you to change themessage contents, picture or text.Wri

87Picture Messages86Picture Messages9. When the correct number or address displays,press the OK soft key.10. If you want to send the message to multip

8988Picture MessagesIP Address: enter the gateway addressrequired to connect to the MMS server.User Name: enter the user ID required toconnect to the

9190Received Calls (Menu 3.2)This menu lets you view the last numbers of thecalls you received. The number and name, if available, displaytogether wi

93CameraUsing the camera module built in your phone,you can take pictures of people or events whileon the move. Additionally, you can send photosto ot

Camera95Camera94My Photos (Menu 4.3)This menu allows you to review your pictures.When you access this menu, the latest picturedisplays. Press the or

9796Alert Type (Menu 5.3)This menu allows you to specify how you are tobe informed of incoming calls. The following options are available:Light only:

98Important Safety PrecautionsUnpackingYour package contains the following items:Sensible UseUse only in the normal position (held to the ear).Avoid u

99Sound Settings98Sound SettingsFolder Tone (Menu 5.6)This menu allows you to select a tone that thephone sounds when you open or close the folder. Y

101100Sound SettingsThe following options are available:Error Tone: sets whether or not the phoneinforms you when you make a mistake. Minute Minder: s

103102My Settings (Menu 6.2)You can change the background image and thedisplay style of Menu Mode according to yourpreference.Wallpaper (Menu 6.2.1)

105Phone Settings104Phone SettingsLanguage (Menu 6.5)You can select a display language. English,Chinese S (Simplified Chinese), Chinese T(Traditional

Phone Settings107Display Settings (Menu 6.7)Contrast (Menu 6.7.1)This menu allows you to adjust the brightness ofthe display screens to see them bet

Phone Settings108109Phone SettingsAuto Light (Menu 6.7.3)Using this feature, you can specify the time forwhich the backlight is to be used. This feat

111110Phone SettingsShort Cut (Menu 6.9)The and keys can be used as shortcutkeys. In Idle Mode, they allow you to accessspecific menus directly.To

113112Writing a MemoTo write or edit a memo on a specific date:1. Select a date on the calendar, using thenavigation keys.Note: To skip to the previou

115114OrganiserOrganiserTo sort the existing ➀ press the Options soft tasks by priority key.or status ➁ select the Sort option.➂ select the sort cri

117116Organiser OrganiserTime & Date (Menu 7.3)This menu allows you to change the current timeand date displayed. You can also use this optionto

1110Your PhoneYour PhonePhone LayoutThe following illustrations show the mainelements of your phone:Key(s) Description In Menu Mode, scroll through t

119Organiser Organiser118To stop the alarm when it rings, open the folderand press the Exit soft key or the key.Remove Alarm: deactivates all alarm s

121120Network ServicesThese menu functions are network services.Please contact your service provider to checktheir availability and subscribe to them,

123122Network ServicesNetwork ServicesCall Barring (Menu 8.2)The call barring network service allows you torestrict your calls.Call barring can be se

125Network Services124Network ServicesCall Waiting (Menu 8.3)This network service informs you when someoneis trying to reach you during another call.

126Network Services127Network ServicesCaller ID (Menu 8.5)You can prevent your phone number from beingdisplayed on the phone of the person beingcalle

129128Network ServicesBand Selection (Menu 8.7)For the phone to make and receive phone calls,it must register with one of the availablenetworks. Your

131130WAP Browser (Menu 9.2)Your phone is equipped with a WAP (WirelessApplication Protocol) browser to allow you toaccess and navigate the Wireless

133FunboxFunbox132Selecting and Using Browser Menu OptionsVarious options are available when you are usingthe WAP Browser to navigate the Wireless Web

135Funbox134Funbox3. Enter a name for the favourite item and pressthe Enter soft key.After saving favourite items, you can use thefollowing options by

137Funbox136FunboxClear Cache (Menu 9.2.5)You can clear the information stored in thecache, the phone's temporary memory whichstores the most re

1312Your Phone Your PhoneKey(s) Description (continued)Makes or answers a call.In Idle Mode, recalls the last numberdialled or received when held down

138139Solving ProblemsBefore contacting the after-sales service,perform the following simple checks. They maysave you the time and expense of anunnece

141Solving Problems140The phone starts beeping and“**Warning** Low Battery” flashes onthe display• The battery is insufficiently charged. Replacethe b

143142Access CodesPINThe Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to8 digits) protects your SIM card againstunauthorised use. It is usually supplied w

145144Access CodesBarring PasswordThe 4-digit barring password is required whenyou use the Call Barring function. You obtainthe password from your ser

147146Health and Safety InformationSAR tests are conducted using standardoperating positions with the phone transmittingat its highest certified power

149Health and Safety Information148Health and Safety Information• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places,such as in a car in summer or winterc

151Health and Safety Information150Health and Safety Information5. Do not take notes or look up phone numberswhile driving. Jotting down a To Do list

153Health and Safety Information152Health and Safety InformationPersons with pacemakers:• Should always keep the phone more than 15cm (6 inches) from

155Health and Safety Information154Health and Safety InformationEmergency CallsThis phone, like any wireless phone, operatesusing radio signals, wirel

157Health and Safety Information156Health and Safety InformationCare and MaintenanceYour phone is a product of superior design andcraftsmanship and sh

IconsIcon DescriptionShows the received signal strength. Thegreater the number of bars, thestronger the signal.Appears when a call is in progress.Appe

159158GlossaryTo help you understand the main technical termsand abbreviations used in this booklet and takefull advantage of the features on your mob

160161GlossaryGlossaryPIN (Personal Identification Number)Security code that protects the phone/SIMagainst unauthorized use. The PIN is supplied bythe

163Tri Band SGH-V208 GPRS TelephoneQuick Reference CardSwitch On/Off Press and hold thekey.Makes a Call ➀ Enter the number.➁ Press the key.End a Call

164Store a ➅ Press the Select soft key.Number in ➆ Enter the name.Phonebook ➇ Press the OK soft key (continued) twice.➈ If necessary, change thelocat

1716Your PhoneService LightThe service light is below the external display onthe folder. It flashes when services are availableon the phone.To activat