Samsung SGH-T208 User's Guide

GSM TELEPHONESGH-T208ELECTRONICS* Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone,depending on the software installed or your service p

16Getting StartedInstalling the SIM CardWhen you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscripti

Getting Started185. Press the battery down until it clicks into place.Charging a BatteryYour phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A trav

Getting Started205. Take the battery out of the charger.Using the Travel AdapterThe travel adapter allows you to use the phone while the battery is ch

Getting Started22Switching the Phone On/Off1. Open the folder.2. Hold down the key until the phone switches on.3. If the phone asks for a password,

Call Functions24Ending a CallWhen you want to finish your call, briefly press the key.Redialling the Last NumberThe phone stores the numbers you dial

Call Functions26Answering a CallWhen somebody calls you, the phone rings and the following screen appears on each display.When the caller can be ident

Call Functions283. Press the Select soft key.4. Change the number as required. 5.Deleting a Missed Call1. Press the Options soft key.2. If necessary,

30Selecting Functions and OptionsYour phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise your phone. These functions are arranged in menus an

Selecting Functions and Options32Example: Setting the Display Language1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Menu soft key to enter menu mode

34PhonebookYou can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in the memory of your SIM card. In addition, you can store up to 500 numbers in t

2 3 Contents Important Safety Precautions ... 7Unpacking ... 9Your Phone.

Phonebook36Storing a Number using the Phonebook Menu1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Name soft key. 2. Scroll to New Entry by pressing

Phonebook38Searching for a Number in the PhonebookAfter storing numbers in the Phonebook, you can search for them in two ways; by name and by caller g

Phonebook406. Once you have found the required entry, press the key to dial the number, or press the Options soft key to access the phonebook entry

Phonebook42• Erase All: allows you to clear the settings for all keys so that no numbers are assigned to any of the keys.• Number: allows you to view

Entering Text44Changing the Text Input ModeWhen you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator

Entering Text46Using the Chinese Pinyin ModePinyin is a system to mark Chinese pronunciation in Latin alphabets. With the pinyin input method, you can

Entering Text48Rapid Character EntryRapid character entry is easy in any mode, using the Character Selection Map. As you enter characters, your phone

Entering Text502. The phone displays your strokes in the Key Stroke Area and offers character choices in the Character Selection Map. As you enter str

Entering Text522. Type to the end of the word before editing or deleting any keystrokes.3. If the word is correct, put a space by pressing the key a

Entering Text54Refer to the table below for more information about the characters available in the English mode.Changing the CaseTo change the case of

Contents 4 Entering Text (continued) Using the Number Mode ... 55Using the Symbolic Mode...

56Options 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 Call58Muting/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 Call60Making a Multiparty CallA multiparty call is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a mu

62Using 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 Menus64List of Menu FunctionsThe following illustration shows the menu structure available and indicates the:• Number assigned to each optio

Using the Menus664. Phone Settings (see page 83)4.1 Infrared Activate4.2 My Settings4.2.1 Wallpaper4.2.2 Colour Theme4.2.3 Menu Style4.3 Greeti

68MessagesThe 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

Messages701. Create a message.Note: For more information about entering characters, refer to page 43.2. If you press the Options soft key while enteri

Messages72Setup (Menu 1.4)Via this menu, you can set up default SMS information. A setting group is a collection of settings required to send message

Messages74Language: allows you to select your preferred language to be used when displaying cell broadcast messages.Please contact your service provid

Contents 6 Fun Box ... 111 Games (Menu 7.1) ... 111W

76Call RecordsVia this menu, you can view the:• phone calls missed, received or dialled. • length of the calls you made or received.• cost of the call

Call Records78Call Cost* (Menu 2.5)This network feature lets you view the cost of calls. The following options are available:Last Call Cost: cost of

Sound Settings80Alert Type (Menu 3.3)This option allows you to specify how you are to be informed of any incoming calls. The following options are av

Sound Settings82AutoFolder Tone (Menu 3.6)Using this option, you can set whether the phone sounds a tone when you open the folder by pressing the key

Phone Settings84My Settings (Menu 4.2)You can change the background image and the colour of the components in the display according to your preferenc

Phone Settings86Own Number (Menu 4.4)This feature allows you to:• Assign a name to each of your own phone numbers registered on your SIM card.• Edit

Phone Settings88Once the correct password has been entered, you can use the phone until you switch it off.The following options are available:Disable:

Phone Settings90Back LightYou can select whether or not the phone uses the backlight. A marginal increase in standby/talk time can be achieved by turn

Phone Settings92Auto Folder: when this option is checked, you can easily open and close the folder by pressing the key on the right side of the phone.

94OrganiserThe Organiser feature enables you to:• View the calendar and organise your schedule.• Define a list of things to do.• Set the current date

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

Organiser96Once you have finished editing the memo, press the OK soft key. The following options are then available when you press the Options soft ke

Organiser98Sort the existing tasks by priority or status• Press the Options soft key.• Select the Sort option.• Select the sort criterion from High, L

Organiser100Alarm (Menu 5.4)This feature allows you to:• Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.• Set the phone to switch on automatically and ring

Organiser102Currency Exchange (Menu 5.6)Using this menu option, you can make currency conversions.1. Enter the current exchange rate of your source c

103Network ServicesThese menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them,

Network Services104To set your call diverting options:1. Select the required type of call diverting by pressing the or key and then press the Sele

Network Services1062. Select the type of calls to be barred by pressing the or key and then press the Select soft key.3. Press the Activate soft k

Network Services108Network Selection (Menu 6.4)The Network Selection feature enables you to indicate whether the network used when roaming outside yo

Network Services110Add a new CUG index as advised by your service provider or delete a selected group.Outside Access: lets you enable or disable calls

Fun Box112Downloads (Menu 7.3)SoundsIn this menu, you can view the list of sounds downloaded from the server. You can set the downloaded sounds as th

Important Safety Precautions 8 Sensible Use Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the ph

Solving Problems114“No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” is displayed• The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak signal area (in a

116Access CodesThere are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorise

Access Codes118PIN2The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access specific functions, such as setting the maximum cost

120Health and Safety InformationPrecautions When Using BatteriesYour phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion standard battery.• Never use any charge

Health and Safety Information122Road SafetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But a

Health and Safety Information124Operating EnvironmentRemember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone

Health and Safety Information126VehiclesRF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Chec

Health and Safety Information128Other Important Safety Information• Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicl

Health and Safety Information130• Do not paint it. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation.• Use only the supplied or an

Glossary132GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication)International standard for cellular communication, guaranteeing compatibility between the vario

10 Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone.MicrophoneIrDA portCancel/correction keyVolume/menubrowse

134IndexAAccess codes • 116Accessories • 9Active folder (4.8.2) • 91Alarm (5.4) • 100Alert type (3.3) • 80Answeringa call • 26a second call • 59Anykey

Index136Menusaccessing by scroll • 62accessing by shortcuts • 63list • 64Message tone (3.5) • 81Messagesbroadcast (1.5) • 73reading (1.1) • 68setup (1

SGH-T208 GSM TelephoneQuick Reference CardSwitch On/OffMake a callPress and hold the key.Access the MenuFunctions① Press the Menu soft key.

Open the phoneorPress the key.Store Numbersin the PhonebookAnswer a callPress the or key on the left side of the phone.Adjust the Vo

Your Phone12Deletes characters from the display.In menu mode, returns to the previous menu level.Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when

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