Samsung SGH-V200 User Manual

TRI BANDGPRS TELEPHONESGH-V200ELECTRONICS* Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone,depending on the software installed or your

Your Phone16External DisplayYour phone has an external display on the cover. It indicates that you have an incoming call or a message. It also alerts

Getting Started183. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket so that it locks the card into position. Make sure that the notched corner is top left

Getting Started201. Insert the battery into the charger, ensuring that the terminals on the battery are in contact with those on the charger. Press th

Getting Started222. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from the power outlet and from th

24Call FunctionsMaking a CallWhen the idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, and press the key.Note: If you checked the Auto Re

Call Functions26Making a Call from the PhonebookYou can store the phone numbers that you use regularly in the SIM card or the phone’s memory, which ar

Call Functions28Viewing Missed CallsWhen you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who is calling you, if this service is avail

Call Functions30Quickly Switching to the Silent modeSilent Mode is convenient when discretion is required and you wish to stop the phone from making n

Selecting Functions and Options32To view various functions/options available and select the one required:1. Press the appropriate soft key.In some fun

Phonebook344. Enter a name and press the OK soft key. The maximum length of a name depends on your SIM card. For further details about how to enter ch

23 Contents Important Safety Precautions ... 7Unpacking ... 9Your Phone ...

Phonebook36The following options are available:Paste: allows you to paste the selected number into the normal dialling mode. Use this option to dial a

Phonebook38Searching for a Number by Caller Group1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key. 2. Scroll to Group Search by pressing the

Phonebook40Speed-DiallingOnce you have stored phone numbers in the SIM card, you can set up to eight speed-dial entries and then dial them easily when

42Entering TextWhen using your phone, you will often need to enter text, such as when storing a name in Phonebook, creating your personal greeting or

Entering Text44Using the T9 ModeThe T9 predictive text input mode allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input mode is

Entering Text46Refer to the table below for more information about the characters available.Note: The characters available may be different depending

48Options 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 Call50Muting/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 Call52Answering a Second CallYou can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if your network supports this service

Options During a Call54Dropping One Participant1. Press the Options soft key and choose the Select one option. Press the OK soft key.The list of call

Contents 4 Options During a Call ... 48 Putting a Call on Hold... 48Switching th

Using the Menus56Accessing a Menu Function by Using its Shortcut The menu items, such as menu, sub-menus and options, are numbered and can be accessed

Using the Menus583. Call Records (see page 80)3.1 Missed Calls3.2 Received Calls3.3 Dialled Calls3.4 Delete All3.4.1 Missed Calls3.4.2 Received

Using the Menus608. Network Services (see page 110)8.1 Call Diverting8.1.1 Divert Always8.1.2 Busy8.1.3 No Reply8.1.4 Unreachable8.1.5 Cancel A

Text Messages62While reading a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key:Delete: allows you to delete the message

Text Messages64Write New (Menu 1.3)In this menu option, you can write and send a text message.Note: You can enter up to 918 alphanumeric characters fo

Text Messages66• Add Bookmark: allows you to add a web page’s address stored in your Favorites list (Menu 9.2.2). Select one from the list.• Language:

Text Messages68Delivery Reports: allows you to activate or deactivate the report function. When this function is activated, the network informs you wh

Text Messages70You can quickly connect to the first voice server by pressing and holding the key in Idle Mode.Voice Server Number: allows you to cha

72Picture MessagesMultimedia Message Service (MMS) is a messaging service very similar to Short Message Service (SMS). It provides automatic and immed

Picture Messages74Cut Address: allows you to extract the destination numbers or address from the message, so that you can dial a number or save one of

Contents 6 Network Services (continued) Closed User Group (CUG) (Menu 8.6) ... 116Band Selection (Menu 8.7) ...

Picture Messages763. When the added content displays, press the key to highlight Add Here.4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you finish creating your mes

Picture Messages78The following options are available:Hide ID: When this option is checked, your phone number does not display on the recipient’s phon

80Call RecordsIn this menu, you can view the:• calls you missed, received or dialled.• length of your calls.• cost of your calls.Note: You can access

Call Records82Reset Timers: the option used to reset the call timers. You must first enter the phone password (see page 130) and then press the OK sof

Camera84Use the and keys to adjust the brightness of the picture.Use the and keys to adjust the size of the picture.The and keys on the le

86Sound SettingsYou can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the:• ring melody, volume and type.• sounds made when yo

Sound Settings88Message Tone (Menu 5.5)This menu option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received.SMS Tone

Sound Settings90The following options are available:Error Tone: sets whether or not the phone informs you when you make a mistake. Minute Minder: sets

Phone Settings92My Settings (Menu 6.2)You can change the background image and the display style of Menu Mode according to your preference.Wallpaper

Phone Settings94Language (Menu 6.5)You can select a display language. When the language option is set to Automatic, the language is automatically sel

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

Phone Settings96SIM Lock (Menu 6.6.5)When the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. You must enter the SIM lock co

Phone Settings98The following options are available:Disable: the backlight is used according to the setting in the Back Light menu option (Menu 6.7.2)

Phone Settings100Short Cut (Menu 6.9)The navigation keys can be used as shortcut keys. In Idle Mode, they allow you to access specific menu options d

101OrganiserThe Organiser feature enables you to:• view the calendar and organise your schedule.• define a list of things to do.• set the current date

Organiser102Writing a MemoTo write or edit a memo on a specific date:1. Select a date on the calendar, using the navigation keys.Note: To skip to the

Organiser104Editing the To Do ListIf tasks are already defined on the To Do List when you select the To Do List menu option (Menu 7.2), the current co

Organiser106Time & Date (Menu 7.3)This menu option allows you to change the current time and date displayed. You can also use this option to find

Organiser108To stop the alarm when it rings, open the folder and press the Exit soft key.Remove Alarm: deactivates all alarm settings. Autopower: if t

110Network ServicesThese menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them,

Network Services112Call Barring (Menu 8.2) The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls.Call barring can be set up in the follo

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

Network Services114Call Waiting (Menu 8.3) This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call.You can specify i

Network Services116Caller ID (Menu 8.5) You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called.Note: Some net

Network Services118Band Selection (Menu 8.7) For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must register with one of the available networks. Your

Funbox120WAP Browser (Menu 9.2)Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser to allow you to access and navigate the Wire

Funbox1222. Highlight a menu option by pressing the and keys.3. Select an option by pressing the left soft key.4. If necessary, select the secondar

Funbox124http:// (Menu 9.2.3)This options allows you to manually enter the URL address of the Web site that you wish to access. You can access this m

Funbox126Downloads (Menu 9.3)Sounds (Menu 9.3.1)In this menu, you can view the list of sounds downloaded from the server. You can set the downloaded

Solving Problems128“No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” displays• The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak signal area (in a tun

130Access CodesThere are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorize

Access Codes132PIN2The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access specific functions, such as setting the maximum cost

10Your PhonePhone LayoutThe following illustrations show the main elements of your phone:EarpieceDisplaySoft key (right)WAP Browser keyAlphanumeric ke

Health and Safety Information134SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power

Health and Safety Information136•Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you will reduce t

Health and Safety Information138Operating EnvironmentRemember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone

Health and Safety Information140Other Medical DevicesIf you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determi

Health and Safety Information142Emergency CallsThis phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as we

Health and Safety Information144Care and MaintenanceYour phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The

146GlossaryTo help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on your mobi

Glossary148PIN (Personal Identification Number)Security code that protects the phone/SIM against unauthorized use. The PIN is supplied by the service

150IndexAAccess codes • 130Accessories • 9Active folder • 99Alarm, set (7.4) • 107Alert type (5.3) • 87Answeringa call • 27a second call • 52Anykey an

Index152Morning Call • 107Multimedia message, view • 72Multiparty callsdropping • 54making • 52private conversation • 53Mutingkey tones • 50microphone

Your Phone12Makes or answers a call.In Idle Mode, recalls the last number dialled or received when held down.In Menu Mode, selects a menu function or

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155Access the Menu Functions➀ Press the Menu soft key.➁ Scroll with the and keys through the list of the menus until you reach the required menu.➂

156Answer a CallOpen the phoneorPress the key.Adjust the VolumePress the or key on the left side of the phone.Choose the Alert Type➀ Select the

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