Samsung SGH-F218 User Manual

SGH-F218User’s Guide

Get started8Rear viewKeys and iconsKeysHold keyCamera lensMirrorIn Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly.In Menu mode, scroll through menu

9In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on the camera. In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video.Make or answer a call.In Idle mode, retrieve the n

Get started10IconsThe following icons may appear on the top line of the screen to indicate your phone’s status. Depending on your country or service p

11Access menu functionsOffice ZoneRoaming networkConnected to secured web pageMemory card insertedFM radio onAlarm setSilent mode (Mute)Silent mode (V

Get started12Enter textChange the text input mode1. In the text entry screen, press and hold [ ].2. Select the mode you want.Chinese Pinyin modeTo en

13Chinese Stroke modeTo en te r a wor d:1. Press the keys corresponding to a character’s component strokes.2. If necessary, press [Up] or [Down] to f

Get started14Number modePress the keys corresponding to the digits you want.Symbol modePress the keys corresponding to the symbols you want.Other oper

15Customise your phone1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Phone settings → Language → Language.2. Select a language.1. In Idle m

161. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Display settings → Skin.2. Select a colour pattern.1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and

17Use an optional memory card• Frequent erasing and writing will shorten a card's lifespan.• Do not remove a card from the phone or turn off the

Important safetyprecautionsDrive safely at all timesDo not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your vehicle first. Switch off the phone when ref

Step outside the phone18Step outside the phoneBegin with call functions, music player, web browser, and other special featuresMake or answer calls1. R

19Use the camera1. During a call, call the second participant.The first call is put on hold.2. Press <Options> and select Join.3. Repeat step 1

Step outside the phone20Play music1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera.2. Press [1] to switch to Record mode.3. Press [Centre] or

211. Insert a memory card into the phone. 2. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Phone settings → USB setting → Mass storage.3. Con

Step outside the phone225. Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list.6. Click Start Sync.7. When synchronisation is finished, disconne

231. Close the phone.2. When the music setup wizard opens, customise the music player settings by following onscreen instructions.After finishing the

Step outside the phone24Listen to the FM radio1. Plug the connecter of the supplied headset into the multi-function jack on the phone.2. In Idle mode,

25Browse the web Use PhonebookIn Idle mode, press [Centre]. The homepage of your service provider opens.• To scroll through browser items, press [Up]

Step outside the phone26Send messages3. Select a contact.4. Scroll to a number and press [ ] to dial, or press [Centre] to edit contact information.1.

27View messages4. Select Image or video and add an image or a video clip.5. Select Sound and add a sound clip.6. Select Text.7. Enter the message text

1Be aware of special regulationsMeet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it,

Step outside the phone28Use BluetoothYour phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, enabling you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth

291. Access an application, such as Phonebook, My files, Calendar, or Memo.2. Select an item.3. Press <Options> and select Send via → Bluetooth.

30Menu functionsAll menu options listedThis section provides brief explanations of menu functions on your phone.Call logPhonebookMenu DescriptionRecen

31MusicGroup Organise your contacts in caller groups.Speed dial Assign a speed dial number for your most frequently dialled numbers.My namecard Create

Menu functions32ApplicationsMenu DescriptionCamera Use the camera embedded in your phone to take photos and record videos.FM Radio Listen to music or

33BrowserStopwatch Measure elapsed time.Memo Make memos for things that are important and manage them.SIM application toolkitUse a variety of addition

Menu functions34MessagesBookmarks Save URL addresses in order to quickly access web pages.Saved pages Access the list of pages you have saved while on

35My files SettingsMenu DescriptionImages, Videos, Music, Sounds, Other filesAccess media files and other files stored in the phone’s memory.Memory ca

Menu functions36Phone settings → Volume keySet how the phone reacts if you press and hold [+/-] when a call comes in.Phone settings → USB settingSelec

37Sound settings → Incoming callChange the sound settings for incoming calls.Sound settings → Keypad toneSelect the tone that the phone sounds when yo

2About this GuideThis User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone.In this guide, the following instruction icons

Menu functions38Setup wizard → Music setup wizardQuickly customise basic settings of the music player. Select the option you want for each setting by

39Security → PIN checkActivate your PIN to protect your SIM card against unauthorised use.Security → Change PIN codeChange the PIN.Security → Phone lo

40Health and safety informationSAR certification informationThis phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves.Your

41SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency

Health and safety information42Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.• Extreme

43As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of pers

Health and safety information44Posted facilitiesSwitch off your phone in any facility where posted notices require you to do so.Potentially explosive

45Other important safety information• Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or serv

Health and safety information46• Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas, as its moving parts may be damaged.• Do not store the phone in h

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

3•FM radioListen to your favourite radio stations anytime, anywhere.• Offline modeSwitch your phone to Offline mode to use its non-wireless functions

4ContentsUnpack 6Make sure you have each itemGet started 6First steps to operating your phoneAssemble and charge the phone ... 6

51 Call log1 Recent contacts2 Missed calls3 Dialled calls4 Received calls5 Delete all6 Call manager2 Phonebook1 Contact list2 Create contact

6UnpackMake sure you have each item• Phone•Travel adapter•Battery•User’s Guide• HeadsetYou can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung deal

7Removing the batteryPower on or offPhone layoutFront viewSwitch on1. Open the phone.2. Press and hold [ ].3. If necessary, enter the PIN and press &l