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DUAL GSM TELEPHONE
SGH-2488
OWNER’S MANUAL
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2488E-00-Contents 6/7/00 9:57 PM Page 3 C o n t e n t s Safety Precautions........................................7 Unpacking....................................................9 Your Phone.................................................10 Phone Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Service Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Getting Started.........................
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2488E-00-Contents 6/7/00 9:57 PM Page 4 In-Call Options...........................................63 Sound Settings...........................................94 Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) . . . . . . 63 Ring Tone (Menu 5-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Searching for a Number in the Phonebook . . 64 Melody Composer (Menu 5-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Putting a Call on Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Ring Volume (Menu 5-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2488E-00-Contents 6/7/00 9:57 PM Page 6 Security...................................................115 PIN Check (Menu 8-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Change PIN (Menu 8-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Phone Lock (Menu 8-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Change Password (Menu 8-4) . . . . . . . . . . . .117 SIM Lock (Menu 8-5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 FDN Mode (Menu 8-6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Change PIN2 (Menu 8-7) . . .
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2488E-01-SafetyPrecaution 6/7/00 9:00 PM Page 7 Safety Precautions Read these simple guidelines. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. For more detailed safety information, see Safety Information on page 133. Road safety comes first Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Remember that in some countries, it is illegal to use a hand-held phone while driving. Switch off when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or
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2488E-01-SafetyPrecaution 6/7/00 9:00 PM Page 8 Safety Precautions U n p a c k i n g Qualified service Only qualified service personnel must repair cellular Your package contains the following items. equipment. Use only approved accessories and batteries. Phone DTC Batteries Use sensibly Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on. Emergency calls E n s u re the phone is switched on and in service. Hand Strap Neck
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2488E-02-YourPhone 6/7/00 9:00 PM Page 10 Your Phone Your Phone Key Description Perform the functions indicated by the text Phone Layout above them (in the bottom line of the (soft keys) display). The following illustration shows the main elements of Deletes characters from the display. your phone. In the menu facility, returns to the previous menu level. In idle mode, Press and hold to turn vibrate alert on or off. Makes or answers a call. Service light Antenna In idle mode, recalls the last
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2488E-02-YourPhone 6/7/00 9:00 PM Page 12 Your Phone Your Phone Icons Display Icon Description Display Layout Shows the received signal strength. The The display comprises three areas. greater the number of bars, the better the signal strength. Icons Appears when a call is in progress. Text and Appears when a new text message has graphic area been received. Soft key Menu PhoneBook Appears when a new voice mail message indications has been received. Area Description Appears when t
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2488E-02-YourPhone 6/7/00 9:00 PM Page 14 Your Phone Backlight The display and keypad are illuminated by a backlight. When you press any key, the backlight illuminates. It turns off if no key is pressed within a given period of time, depending on the Backlight option set in the Phone Settings menu. The backlight remains on at all times when the phone is connected to a car kit (optional). To specify the length of time for which the backlight is active, set the Backlight menu option (6-5); see
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2488E-03-GettingStarted 6/7/00 9:00 PM Page 15 Getting Started Your First Call The following diagram explains the main steps r e q u i re d when making your first call and indicates the pages on which you can find more detailed instru c t i o n s . Insert the SIM card Page 16 (phone switched off and battery removed) Charge the phone Page 19 battery Page 21 Switch the phone on Page 21 Enter your PIN Dial the phone Page 26 number required When you have Page 27 finished, end the call 15
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2488E-03-GettingStarted 6/7/00 9:00 PM Page 16 Getting Started Getting Started Installing the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are 3. Slide the SIM card lock back and hold it in p rovided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your position. subscription details (PIN, optional services available and so on). I m p o rt a n t ! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, i n s e rting or removing the car
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2488E-03-GettingStarted 6/7/00 9:00 PM Page 18 Getting Started Getting Started Charging a Battery Use only Samsung-approved chargers and adapters 5. Hold the SIM card in position and push the holder with your phone. Use of any unauthorized accessories back to lock the SIM card into place. may be dangerous and will invalidate the phone warranty if the accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone. To charge the battery using the DTC: 1. Plug the power cord of the charger into a wall out
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2488E-03-GettingStarted 6/7/00 9:00 PM Page 20 Getting Started Getting Started Switching the Phone On/Off Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of 1. Open the flip cover. talk time remain, you will hear a warning tone and a message will be repeated at regular intervals on the 2. Hold down the key for more than one display: second to switch the phone on. 3. If the phone asks for a password, key in the **Warning** password and press the OK soft key. The Batter
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2488E-03-GettingStarted 6/7/00 9:00 PM Page 22 Getting Started Getting Started PIN Access Codes The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to T h e re are several access codes that are used by your 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorised phone and its SIM card. These codes help you pr o t e c t use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card. the phone against unauthorised use. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, When requested for any of the codes explained
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2488E-03-GettingStarted 6/7/00 9:00 PM Page 24 Getting Started Getting Started PIN2 Barring Password The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM The 4-digit barring password is r e q u i red when you use c a rds, is re q u i red to access specific functions, such as the Call Barring function. You obtain the password setting the maximum cost of a call. These functions f rom your service provider when you subscribe to this a re available if supported by your SIM car d . function. See page
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2488E-04-GeneralFunctions 6/7/00 9:00 PM Page 26 General Functions General Functions Making a Call Making a Call from the Phonebook You can store the names and phone numbers called When the idle screen is displayed, key in the area regularly in the SIM card and phone memory, called code and phone number and press . the phonebook. You then simply select the required N o t e: If you have set the Auto Redial option ( 6 - 7) to O N name to recall the associated number. For further (see page 102)
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2488E-04-GeneralFunctions 6/7/00 9:00 PM Page 28 General Functions General Functions 2. Hold down to display the last number dialled. Answering a Call 3. Use the soft key (or or on the left side of the phone) to scroll through the numbers until When somebody calls you, the phone rings and the the required number is displayed. phone icon in the middle of the screen flashes. 4. Press to dial the number displayed. nnnnn Caller’s name or number Adjusting the Volume (( ) ) Accept
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2488E-04-GeneralFunctions 6/7/00 9:00 PM Page 30 General Functions General Functions Editing a Missed Call Number Viewing Missed Calls 1. Press the Options soft key. If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you 2. Press the Select soft key. can find out who was calling you, if this service is available. In this way, you can call the person back, 3. Change the number as required. Press the soft if necessary. key to move back through the number. The number of missed calls is displayed
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2488E-05-SelectingFunctions 6/7/00 9:00 PM Page 32 Selecting Functions and Options Selecting Functions and Options To view the various functions/options available and Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise your phone. These functions are select the one required, proceed as follows. arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the 1. Press the appropriate soft key. ... two soft keys marked . Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a 2. To
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2488E-05-SelectingFunctions 6/7/00 9:00 PM Page 34 Selecting Functions and Options Selecting Functions and Options Example: Setting the Text Language 4. To reach the Text Language sub-menu, scroll 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the through the sub-menus until you reach the Menu soft key to enter the menu facility. Language sub-menu(6.3), by pressing the soft key (or the or keys on the left side of the phone) and press the Select soft key or . Fri 15 May 10:30
