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DUAL BAND
GSM TELEPHONE
SGH-A200
OWNER’S MANUAL
Printed in Korea
World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-HK.
www.samsungmobile.com 2001/03. Rev.1.0
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00-A200-Cover&Contents 3/14/01 3:46 PM Page 4 C o n t e n t s Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Phone Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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00-A200-Cover&Contents 3/14/01 3:46 PM Page 2 C o n t e n t s (Continued) Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Selecting Functions and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Ring Tone (Menu 4-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Example: Selecting a Ring Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Melody Composer (Menu 4-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Ring Volume (Menu 4-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Using the Menu
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00-A200-Cover&Contents 3/14/01 3:46 PM Page 4 Safety Precautions C o n t e n t s (Continued) Read these simple guidelines. Failure to comply with Additional Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 them may be dangerous or illegal. For more detailed ALS(Alternate Line Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 safety information, see “Safety Information” on page Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 126. Reference Information . . . . . . . . .
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01-A200-Safety1 3/14/01 3:46 PM Page 6 Safety Precautions U n p a c k i n g Use qualified servicing Only qualified service personnel must repair equipment. Your package contains the following items. Use sensibly Use only in the normal position (to the ear). Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is switched on. Emergency calls E n s u re the phone is switched on and in service. Travel Adapter Phone with a case Enter the emergency number and press . Give your location. Do not
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01-A200-Safety1 3/14/01 3:46 PM Page 8 Your Phone Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements Antenna of your phone. Earphone jack Earpiece External display Service light Display Key Functions Volume Soft keys perform the functions indicated During a call, adjusts by the text above them (in the bottom line the earpiece volume. of the display). In idle mode with the phone open, the keys In the menu facility, scroll through the adjust the key tone menu options and
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01-A200-Safety1 3/14/01 3:46 PM Page 10 Your Phone Your Phone Display Key Functions (continued...) Display Layout Deletes characters from the display. In idle mode, allows you to quick access to the WWW services menu. The display comprises three areas. Makes or answers a call. In idle mode, recalls the last number dialled. Icons In the menu facility, selects a menu function or stores information that you have enter e d Text and (such as a name) in the phone or SIM graphic area m e m o ry. Me
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01-A200-Safety1 3/14/01 3:46 PM Page 12 Your Phone Your Phone Icons Backlight The display and keypad are illuminated by a Signal strength : Shows the received backlight. When you press any key, the backlight signal strength. The greater the number illuminates. It turns off if no key is pressed within a of bars, the better the signal strength. given period of time, depending on the Backlight option set in the Phone Settings menu. The Service: Appears when a call is in backlight remains on at a
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02-A200-Getting1 3/14/01 3:45 PM Page 14 Your Phone Getting Started Service Light Installing the SIM Card and the Battery The service light is on the top right-hand corner of the phone. It flashes when services are available on • Keep all miniature SIM cards out of the reach of the phone. small children. • The SIM card and its contacts can easily be To activate or deactivate use of the service light, set damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful the Service Light menu option (5-1-6); see
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02-A200-Getting1 3/14/01 3:45 PM Page 16 Getting Started Getting Started 3. Lift the battery away using the grooves on both 5. Hold the SIM card down and release the holder to sides of the battery. lock it into place. Groove 6. Place the battery back on the phone. First insert the teeth on the bottom of the battery into the corresponding slots, then push the battery against 4. Push the SIM card holder in the direction of the the back of the phone until it clicks into place. arrow and hold
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02-A200-Getting1 3/14/01 3:46 PM Page 18 Getting Started Getting Started N o t e: Do not remove the battery from the phone Charging a Battery while the travel adapter is being connected to the phone. Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Using a Desktop Cradle Ask your local SAMSUNG dealer for further details. 1. Connect the lead from the travel adapter to the N o t e: You must fully charge the battery before using desktop cradle. y
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02-A200-Getting1 3/14/01 3:46 PM Page 20 Getting Started Getting Started Low Battery Indicator 12:57 When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of Feb 03 Saturday Sat02/03 talk time remain, you will hear a warning tone and a 12:57 message will be repeated at regular intervals on the Menu PhoneBook display: N o t e: The display language is determined by the SIM card inserted. To change the language, ** Warning** use the L a n g u a
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03-A200-Call1 3/14/01 3:46 PM Page 22 Call Functions Call Functions Ending a Call When you have finished your call, briefly press . Making a Call When the idle screen is displayed, key in the area Making a Call using the Phonebook code and phone number and press . You can store the names and phone numbers called N o t e: If you have set the Auto Redial option ( 5 - 1 - 7) to regularly in the SIM card and phone memory, called O N (see page 83) and the person you’ve called the phone
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03-A200-Call1 3/14/01 3:46 PM Page 24 Call Functions Call Functions Answering a Call 2. Press to access the list of last-dialled numbers. When somebody calls you, the phone rings and the phone icon in the middle of the screen flashes. 3. Use or to scroll through the Redial list until the required number is displayed. 4. Press to dial the number displayed. If the caller can be identified, the (( )) caller’s phone number (or name if Adjusting the Volume stored in your p
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03-A200-Call1 3/14/01 3:46 PM Page 26 Call Functions Call Functions Viewing Missed Calls Editing a Missed Call Number If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you 1. Press the Options soft key. can find out who was calling you, if this service is available. In this way, you can call the person back, 2. Press the Select soft key. if necessary. 3. Change the number as required. Press or The number of missed calls is displayed on the idle to move back through the number. screen
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03-A200-Call1 3/14/01 3:46 PM Page 28 Call Functions Call Functions In-Call Options Searching for a Number in the Phonebook Your phone provides a number of control functions You can search for a number in the phonebook during that you can use during a call. To access these a call. functions during a call, press the Options soft key. 1. Press the Options soft key. Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) 2. Press or to highlight the Phonebook You can temporarily switch your phone’
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03-A200-Call1 3/14/01 3:46 PM Page 30 Call Functions Call Functions Putting a Call on Hold Answering a Second Call You can place the current call on hold whenever you You can answer an incoming call while you have a want. You can make another call while you have a call in progress, if this service is supported by the call in progress if this service is supported by the network and if you have set the Call Waiting menu network. Of these two calls, one is active and the option (5-2-3) to Active
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03-A200-Call1 3/14/01 3:46 PM Page 32 Call Functions Call Functions 2. Highlight the required person, by pressing or Making a Multiparty Call , followed by . A multiparty call is a network service that allows 3. Select Private. up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multiparty or conference call. For more information, Now you can talk privately with that person. The contact your service provider. other participants can continue to converse with each other. Setting up the
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03-A200-Call1 3/14/01 3:46 PM Page 34 Call Functions PhoneBook Muting/Sending Key Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or You can store phone numbers and their associated on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone names in the memory of your SIM card. In addition, does not transmit the key tones. you can store up to 200 numbers and names in the phone memory. The SIM card and phone memories, Note: To communicate with answering machines or although physically separa
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04-A200-Phonebook 3/14/01 3:47 PM Page 36 P h o n e B o o k P h o n e B o o k 5. Press the right soft key to toggle between the Voice Record phone (To Phone) and card (To Card) memories. Note: This option appears only when no name has 6. If you do not want to save the number and name been re c o rd e d . in the suggested location, press to clear the Allows you to add a voice tag to the number. location number and enter your preferred location by pressing the number keys. Follow the instruc
