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* Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone,
depending on the software installed or your service provider.
GSM TELEPHONE
SGH-T208
ELECTRONICS
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68xxxxxA
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 08/2002. Rev. 1.0
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Contents Important Safety Precautions .......................... 7 Unpacking ........................................................ 9 Your Phone..................................................... 10 Phone Layout.................................................... 10 Display............................................................. 13 Getting Started............................................... 16 Installing the SIM Card....................................... 16 Charging
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Contents Contents Entering Text (continued) Sound Settings ............................................... 79 Using the Number Mode ..................................... 55 Ring Tone (Menu 3.1) ........................................ 79 Using the Symbolic Mode.................................... 55 Ring Volume (Menu 3.2)..................................... 79 Using Help................
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Contents Fun Box ........................................................ 111 Games (Menu 7.1)........................................... 111 WAP Browser (Menu 7.2).................................. 111 Downloads (Menu 7.3) ..................................... 112 Solving Problems.......................................... 113 Access Codes................................................ 116 Phone Password .............................................. 116 PIN..................
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Important Safety Precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. For more detailed safety information, see “Health and Safety Information” on page 120. Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching Off When Refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. Switching Off in Aircraft Wireless
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Important Safety Precautions Unpacking Sensible Use Your package contains the following items: Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on. Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Travel Adapter Handset Qualified Service Only qualified service personnel may install or repair your phone. Battery Charger Batteries User’s Manuals Ear-microphone Hand Strap In addit
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Your Phone Your Phone Key Description Phone Layout Perform the functions indicated by the The following illustrations show the main elements text above them on the bottom line of of your phone. the display. (soft keys) In menu mode, scroll through the menu Earpiece options and phonebook memory. In idle mode, allow you to access your Folder favourite menu options directly (for Display more information about shortcuts, see page 92). In menu mode, return to the previ
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Your Phone Your Phone Display Key Description Deletes characters from the display. Display Layout In menu mode, returns to the previous menu level. The display comprises three areas. Ends a call. Also switches the phone on Icons and off when held down. In menu mode, cancels your input and returns to idle mode. Text and graphic area In idle mode, allows you to quickly access your voice mail server when held down. Menu Name Soft keys Enter numbers, letters and some special characters. Area
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Your Phone Your Phone Icons Backlight The display is illuminated by a backlight. When you Icon Description press any key, the backlight illuminates. It turns off Shows the received signal strength. The if no key is pressed within a given period of time, greater the number of bars, the stronger depending on the Back Light option in the Phone the signal. Settings menu. To specify the length of time for which the backlight Appears when a call is in progress. is active, set the Back Light men
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Getting Started Getting Started 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder so that the holder locks the card in position. Make sure that the notched corner is at the top Installing the SIM Card left and the gold contacts of the card face into the phone. When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription detail, such as PIN, optional services available and so on. Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easil
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Getting Started Getting Started 5. Press the battery down until it clicks into place. 2. Plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack at the bottom of the charger. Charging a Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter and a battery charger are provided with your phone. Use only approved 3. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung The LED on the charger will indicate the charging dealer fo
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Getting Started Getting Started 5. Take the battery out of the charger. 3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from both the power outlet and the phone. Using the Travel Adapter Low Battery Indicator The travel adapter allows you to use the phone while the battery is charging, but this will cause the When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of phone to charge more slowly. talk time remain, you will hear a warning tone and a message will be repeated at regular intervals on
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Getting Started Call Functions Switching the Phone On/Off Making a Call 1. Open the folder. 2. Hold down the key until the phone When the idle screen is displayed, key in the area switches on. code and phone number, and press the key. 3. If the phone asks for a password, key in the Note: If you have checked the Auto Redial option password and press the OK soft key. The phone in the Extra Settings menu (Menu 4.8), password is factory set to “00000000.” For the number is redialled automat
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Call Functions Call Functions Ending a Call Making a Call from the Phonebook When you want to finish your call, briefly press the You can store frequently-dialled phone numbers with key. a name in the SIM card or the phone memory, which is called the phonebook. You then simply select the required name to recall the associated number. For Redialling the Last Number further details about the Phonebook features, refer to page 34. The phone stores the numbers you dialled, received or missed,
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Call Functions Call Functions Answering a Call Viewing Missed Calls When somebody calls you, the phone rings and the If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, following screen appears on each display. you can find out who was calling you, provided that this service is available, so that you can call the person back, if necessary. Call1 The number of missed calls is displayed on the idle screen immediately after a call was missed. Call1 To view the missed call immediately: 1. If the
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Call Functions Call Functions 3. Press the Select soft key. Quickly Switching to Silent Mode 4. Change the number as required. The Silent Mode is convenient when discretion is required and you a wish to stop the phone from 5. making any noise, in a theatre for example. To... Press the... In idle mode, to switch your phone quickly to the Call the number key. silent mode, simply press and hold down the key until the “Silent Mode” message and Store the number Save soft key and enter vibrati
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Selecting Functions and Options Selecting Functions To view the various functions/options available and and Options select the required one: Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you 1. Press the appropriate soft key. to customise your phone. These functions are 2. arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys ( and ). Each menu and To... Press the... sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings Select the: Select soft key or the of a particular function
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Selecting Functions and Options Selecting Functions and Options 4. Scroll through the sub-menus until you reach Example: Setting the Display the Language sub-menu, by pressing the Language or key. 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Phone Settings Menu soft key to enter menu mode. Infrared Activa My Settings Greeting Me... Service Provider English Own N Shows the current 07:30 setting. Language Mon 29 Apr Security Select 4.5 5. To view the languages available, press the Menu N
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Phonebook Phonebook 4. Enter a name and press the OK soft key. You can store phone numbers and their The maximum length of a name depends on corresponding names in the memory of your SIM your SIM card. For more information about how card. In addition, you can store up to 500 numbers to enter characters, see page 43. in the phone memory. The SIM card and phone memories, although physically separate, are used 5. Press the OK soft key to confirm your input. as if they were a single entity,
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Phonebook Phonebook Storing a Number using the Phonebook The following options are available: Menu Paste: allows you to paste the selected number into the normal dialling mode. Use this option to 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the dial a number similar to one in the phonebook, for Name soft key. example, a different extension in the same office. 2. Scroll to New Entry by pressing the or Use the C key to change the number as needed; key and press the Select soft key. refer t
