Samsung SGH-F408 User Manual

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.World Wide Webhttp://ww

safety and usage information5Turn off the phone near medical equipmentYour phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care faci

6safety and usage information• Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty areas to prevent damage to moving parts.• Your phone is a complex ele

safety and usage information7Use your phone in the normal positionAvoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna.Allow only qualified personnel to s

8safety and usage informationEnsure access to emergency servicesEmergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Be

9introducing your mobile phoneintroducing yourmobile phone In this section, learn about your mobile phone’slayout, keys, display, and icons.UnpackChec

10introducing your mobile phonePhone layoutThe front of your phone includes the following keys and features:The rear of your phone includes the follow

introducing your mobile phone11KeysKey FunctionSoftkeysPerform actions indicated at the bottom of the display4-way navigationIn Idle mode, access user

12introducing your mobile phoneDisplayYour phone’s display consists of three areas:Special functionEnter special characters or perform special functio

introducing your mobile phone13IconsLearn about the icons that appear on your display.Icon DefinitionSignal strengthGPRS network connectedTransferring

14introducing your mobile phoneAlarm activatedNormal profile activatedSilent profile activatedDriving profile activatedMeeting profile activatedOutdoo

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15assembling and preparing your mobile phoneassembling andpreparing yourmobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for it

16assembling and preparing your mobile phoneTo install the SIM or USIM card and battery,1. Remove the battery cover.2. Insert the SIM or USIM card.3.

assembling and preparing your mobile phone17Charge the batteryBefore using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery.1. Open the cover

18assembling and preparing your mobile phoneInsert a memory card (optional)To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your p

19using basic functionsusing basicfunctions Learn how to perform basic operations and use themain features of your mobile phone.Turn your phone on and

20using basic functionsTo switch to the Offline profile, press <Menu> → Settings → Phone profiles → Offline.Access menusTo access your phone’s m

21using basic functionsSwitch applicationsLearn to switch to other applications from a menu, without closing the menu screen you are using.1. While us

22using basic functions6. Press <Options> → Save.To switch to another profile, select it from the list.Select a wallpaper (Idle mode)1. In Idle

23using basic functions2. Press [ ] to make a voice call or [ ] to make a video call.3. To end the call, press [ ].Answer a call1. When a call comes i

24using basic functions2. Enter your message text. X p. 24For sending as a text message, skip to step 7. For attaching multimedia, continue with step

ii using thismanualThis user manual has been specially designed toguide you through the functions and features of yourmobile phone. To get started qui

25using basic functionsEnter text in one of the following modes:Mode FunctionPinyin1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter pinyins.2. Scro

26using basic functionsView text or multimedia messages1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → Inbox.2. Select a text or multimedia message.V

27using basic functions3. Select a number type (if necessary).4. Enter contact information.5. Press <Options> → Save or the Confirm key to add t

28using basic functionsView photosIn Idle mode, press <Menu> → My files → Images → My photos → a photo file.Capture videos1. In Idle mode, press

29using basic functions4. Scroll left or right to select a radio station. If you want to get information about the song you hear, press <Options>

30using basic functionsUse the multimedia launcherLearn to use the multimedia launcher which allows you to access various multimedia applications.1. S

31using basic functionsUse Google services1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Google.2. Select the service you want:• Google Search: Access the Goog

32using advancedfunctions Learn how to perform advanced operations and useadditional features of your mobile phone.Use advanced call functionsLearn ab

33using advanced functionsHold a call or retrieve a held callPress <Hold> to place a call on hold or press <Retrieve> to retrieve a held c

34using advanced functions4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more parties (if necessary).5. To end the multiparty call, press [ ].Call an international nu

using this manualiiiCopyright informationRights to all technologies and products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners

35using advanced functions2. Scroll to a number you want to set (2-9) and press the Confirm key.3. Select a contact → a number (if necessary) to assig

36using advanced functionsUse advanced messaging functionsLearn to create templates and use templates to create new messages.Create a text template1.

37using advanced functionsUse advanced music functionsLearn to prepare music files, create playlists, and store radio stations.Copy music files via Sa

38using advanced functionsSynchronise your phone with Windows Media Player1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Phone settings → PC connect

39using advanced functions3. Adjust the settings to customise your music player. 4. Press <Save>.Store radio stations automatically1. Plug the s

40using tools andapplications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s toolsand additional applications.Use the Bluetooth wireless featureLearn abou

41using tools and applications3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <OK&g

42using tools and applicationsActivate the mobile trackerWhen someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your phone, the mobile tracker feature will au

43using tools and applications3. Control the playback using the following keys:Use Java-powered games andapplicationsLearn to use games and applicatio

44using tools and applicationsEdit imagesLearn to edit images and apply fun effects.Apply effects to images1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Appli

ivcontentssafety and usage information 2Safety warnings ...2Safety precautions ...

45using tools and applications7. Enter a new file name for the image and press the Confirm key.Adjust an image1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Ap

46using tools and applicationsCrop an image1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Image editor.2. Press <Options> → New image → Op

47using tools and applicationsUse RSS readerLearn to use RSS reader to get the latest news and information from your favourite websites.Create feeds1.

48using tools and applicationsActivate the ShoZu account1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Application settings → MobileBlog settings →

49using tools and applications4. To set daylight saving time, scroll down and press the Confirm key.5. Press <OK> to create your world clock.6.

50using tools and applicationsStop an alarmWhen the alarm sounds,• Press any key to stop an alarm without snooze.• Press <OK> or the Confirm key

51using tools and applicationsSet a countdown timer1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Timer.2. Press <Set>.3. Enter hours or m

52using tools and applicationsManage your calendarLearn to change the calendar view and create events.Change the calendar view1. In Idle mode, press &

atroubleshootingtroubleshootingIf you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service prof

btroubleshootingYour phone displays “Network failure” or “Not done.”• When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose receptio

contentsvAccess menus ...20Switch applications ... 21Customise your phone ...

ctroubleshootingThe phone beeps and the battery icon flashes.Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the phone.The audi

2safety andusageinformation Comply with the following precautions to avoiddangerous or illegal situations and ensure peakperformance of your mobile ph

safety and usage information3Install mobile phones and equipment with cautionEnsure that any mobile phones or related equipment installed in your vehi

4safety and usage informationTurn off the phone in potentially explosive environmentsDo not use your phone at refuelling points (service stations) or