Samsung SGH-Z508 User Manual

* Depending on the software installed or your service provider, some of the descriptions in this manual may not match from your phone.* Depending on y

7Get startedFirst steps to operating your phoneSIM card informationWhen you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Ide

Get started8Low battery indicatorWhen the battery is low:• a warning tone sounds,• the battery low message displays, and• the empty battery icon bli

9Get started Keys and displayKey(s) DescriptionPerform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display.In Idle mode, access menu options d

Get started10DisplayLayoutThe display has three areas.IconsReceived signal strengthAccessing services in a 2.5G network; when transferring data, this

11Get started Access menu functionsIcons (continued)New message; depending on the message type, the following icons may appear.•: SMS• : MMS or MMS

Get started12Customise your phoneSelect an option1. Press the appropriate soft key or to access Menu mode.2. Press the Navigation keys to move to th

13Get started To change the sound profile:1. In Idle mode, press and select Settings → Profiles.2. Select the profile you want.You can set a wall

14Make/Answer callsStep outside the phoneBegin with your camera, games, WAP, and other special featuresUse cameraTo make a voice call:1. Enter an area

15Step outside the phone Play media files1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera.2. Press [1] to switch to Record mode.3. Press [

Step outside the phone16Play gamesBrowse the webUsing a built-in WAP (Wireless Access Protocol) browser, you can get easy access to the wireless web t

SGH-Z508User’s Guide

17Step outside the phone Use ContactsTo the phone’s memory:1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number.2. Press <Options> and select Save to Contac

Step outside the phone18Send messages1. In Idle mode, press and select Contacts → My name card.2. Specify your contact information.3. Press <Opti

19Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press <Msg.> and select Create new → File messenger.2. Enter the message subject.3. Move to the Mes

Step outside the phone20View messagesUse Bluetooth wirelessYour phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology which enables you to connect the phone wir

21Step outside the phone Use a memory cardYou can use a memory card to enlarge your phone’s capacity.3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN code or the other dev

Step outside the phone221. Slide a memory card into the memory card slot, with the label side face down.2. Press the card until it locks into place.1.

23Enter textPinyin, Stroke, ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modeYou can enter text for some features such as Messages, Phonebook, or Organiser, using Piny

Enter text24The following table shows the stroke/key relationship.Entering strokes and characters in a Stroke mode1.Press the keys corresponding to it

25Enter text • Press [Left] or [Right] to move the cursor. •Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the entire displ

26Call functionsAdvanced calling featuresMaking a call1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number.2. Press [ ].Making an international call1

ImportantsafetyprecautionsFailure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal.Use road safety at all timesDo not use a hand-h

27Call functions Viewing missed callsIf you have missed calls, the screen displays how many calls you have missed.1. Press <View>.2. If neces

Call functions28Transferring a callYou can transfer the currently active call to a caller on hold, if your network supports it. With this option, the

29Call functions 1. When connected with a teleservice system, press <Options> and select Send DTMF.2. Enter the number you need to send and p

30Using video call optionsDuring a video call, press <Options> to access the following options:•Loudspeaker/Loudspeaker off: turn the Loudspeake

31Menu functions Call log (Menu 1)•Use number: paste the selected number to the normal dialling screen.•Save to Contacts: save the selected number

Menu functions32Calls time(Menu 1.8) This menu displays the time log for voice and video calls made and received. The actual time invoiced by your ser

33Menu functions Contacts (Menu 2)While viewing details of a contact, press <Options> to access the following options:•Edit: edit the contact

Menu functions344. Press <Options> and select Save.Storing a number on the USIM/SIM card1. Select SIM.2. Press [Down] and change the settings or

35Menu functions Contacts (Menu 2)•Change: assign a different number to an assigned key.•Remove: clear the speed dial setting.Dialling speed dial e

Menu functions36Applications (Menu 3)Use this menu to play media files, to record a voice memo, to set time zone, or to use the phone as a calculator

1Important safety precautionsBe aware of special regulationsMeet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone wheneve

37Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)also send the selected file to the online media album, if provided.•Open play list: display the play list.•Ac

Menu functions38Playing a voice memo1. From the voice recorder screen, press <Options> and select Go to sounds.2. Select the Voice memos folder.

39Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the foreign time zone you want to view.3. Press to save the time zone.

Menu functions40•Reverse: reverse the conversion.•Currency rates: display the currency rate list.SAT (Menu 3.6)This menu is available if you use a SIM

41Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)Clear history: delete the URLs stored in the history.Clear cookies: delete cookies.Clear cache: delete inform

Menu functions42Network settings (Menu 4.6)Use this menu to select a connection profile to be used for connecting to the Internet. You can also make o

43Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)6. Press <Options> to access the following options:•Preview: display the message you created.•Write/Change

Menu functions44Email (Menu 5.1.4)You can send and receive e-mails that include text, audio, and images. To use this feature, you need to subscribe to

45Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)While viewing the message list, press <Options> to access the following options:•View: display the message.

Menu functions46•Call back: dial the phone number of the contact.•Save as template: save the message as a template in the Multimedia templates folder.

2About this GuideThis User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, pl

47Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)Sent box (Menu 5.5)This folder stores messages that you have sent successfully. On the message list, press <Op

Menu functions48•Save to Contacts: extract phone numbers ore-mail addresses from the e-mail and save them in Phonebook.•Block: add the sender’s e-mail

49Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)Using message optionsOn the message list, press <Options> to access the following options:•View: open the s

Menu functions50Hide address: set your address to be hidden from the recipient’s phone.Request delivery report: set the network to inform you when you

51Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)Free: you can create and send messages using unsupported file formats.•Slide interval: select the length of time

Menu functions52Retrieving server type: select the protocol for the incoming e-mail server. The remaining options depend on the protocol type setting.

53Menu functions File manager (Menu 6)To access this menu, press in Idle mode and select File manager.ImagesThis menu displays default wallpapers

Menu functions54•Set as: set the image as your wallpaper for the main display or external display, or a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry.•Move: m

55Menu functions File manager (Menu 6)During playback, use the following keys:Using video optionsDuring playback, press <Options> to access t

Menu functions56MusicThis menu displays AAC or MP3 music files you have downloaded or received in messages.Playing a music fileSelect a music file. Th

3Special features of your phone•BluetoothSend photos, images, videos, and other personal data, and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluet

57Menu functions File manager (Menu 6)SoundsThis menu displays the default ringtones and sound files you have downloaded or received in messages. Y

Menu functions58Downloading new games1. Select More games. 2. Search for a game and follow the onscreen instructions to download it.Other filesFiles t

59Menu functions Organiser (Menu 7)3. Press <Options> and select Save.Calendar (Menu 7.2)Use this menu to keep track of your monthly schedule

Menu functions60•Date: enter the date.•Alarm: select to set an alarm for the anniversary. You can set the number of days before the event date and the

61Menu functions Organiser (Menu 7)•Delete all: delete all of the events for the selected day.•Send schedule/Send task: send the event via SMS, e-m

Menu functions62•Press <Exit>.Viewing a missed event alarm1. From the Organiser menu, select Missed event alarm.2. Select an event.3. Press <

63Menu functions Camera (Menu 8)4. Press to take a photo. The photo is saved in the Pictures folder.Using camera options in Capture modeIn Captur

Menu functions64The higher the ISO number, the faster the camera shutter functions and the more sensitive the camera is to light. Higher ISO settings

65Menu functions Camera (Menu 8)1. To turn on the camera, access the Camera menu or press and hold [ ].2. Press [1] to switch to Record mode.3. Pre

Menu functions66Using the keypad in Record modeUsing video optionsAfter saving a video clip, press <Options> to access the following options:•Pl

4ContentsSpecial features of your phone 2Unpack 6Make sure you have each itemYour phone 6Buttons, features, and locationsGet started 7First steps

67Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)•Phone sounds: press and turn the various sounds on the phone on or off.All on: enable all tones.Popup box aler

Menu functions68Assigning a shortcut to a key1. Select the key to be used as a shortcut key.2. Select the menu that will be assigned to the key.3. Pre

69Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)4. Press <Change>.LCD brightness (Menu 9.4.4)Use this menu to adjust the brightness of the main display.Bac

Menu functions703. Enter the number to which the calls will be diverted in the Divert to line.4. If you selected No reply, move to the Waiting time li

71Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)making a call, you are given the option of using your default CUG, instead of selecting one from the list.•Group

Menu functions72Searching for and pairing with a Bluetooth device1. From the Bluetooth setting options, select My devices.2. Select Search new device.

73Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)Receiving data via BluetoothTo receive data via Bluetooth, your phone’s Bluetooth feature must be active.If an un

Menu functions74•Set name: edit the name of the network setting.•Access name: edit the access point name used for the address of the GPRS network gate

75Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)Internet (Menu 9.7.1)Use this menu to select a connection profile to be used for accessing the Internet. You can

Menu functions76PIN lock(Menu 9.8.3)The 4- to 8-digit PIN (Personal Identitication Number) protects your USIM/SIM card against unauthorised use. When

51 Call logp. 301 Missed calls2 Dialled calls3 Received calls4 Current contacts5 Delete all6 Data calls7 Calls cost*8 Calls timep. 30p. 31

77Solve problemsHelp and personal needsTo save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before c

78The phone starts beeping and “Low battery” flashes on the display• Your battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the battery.The audio quality of

79Health and safety information certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power

Health and safety information80• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object like a coin, clip or p

81Health and safety information Hearing aidsSome digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, y

Health and safety information82Emergency callsThis phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless, and landline networks as we

83Health and safety information Care and maintenanceYour phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. T

6UnpackMake sure you have each itemYou can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer.PhoneTravel ChargerBatteryPC Data CablePC Link CD