Samsung SGH-P408 Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. TRI BAND GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-P408 Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-03546A World Wide Web English. 05/2003. Rev. 1.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Safety Precautions..7 Unpacking ......9 Your Phone ..... . 10 Phone Layout. - Page 3 Contents Options During a Call ....57 Putting a Call on Hold....57 Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) .
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Page 4: Important Safety Precautions
Contents Funbox......121 Games (Menu 8.1) ....121 WAP Browser (Menu 8.2) . -
Page 5: Unpacking
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. Use of any unauthorised accessaries could damage your phone and may be dangerous. -
Page 6: Your Phone
Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. Folder Camera key Soft key (left) Ear-microphone jack Dial/menu confirmation key Volume/menu browse keys Cancel/ correction key IrDA port Special function keys Camera module Service light Earpiece Display Navigation keys... -
Page 7: Display
Your Phone Description (continued) Makes or answers a call. When held down in the idle mode, recalls the last number dialled or received. In the menu mode, selects a menu function or stores information that you have entered (such as a name) in the phone or SIM memory. -
Page 8: Service Light
Your Phone Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are connected to the GPRS network. Appears when the silent mode is active or you set the Alert Type menu option (Menu 4.3), so that the phone vibrates when you receive a call;... -
Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started Installing the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available and many others. Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting or... -
Page 10: Charging A Battery
A travel adapter and a battery charger are provided with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery is fully recharged in approximately 200 minutes. -
Page 11: Using The Travel Adapter
Getting Started 4. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from both the power outlet and the charger. 5. Take the battery out of the charger. Using the Travel Adapter The travel adapter allows you to use the phone while the battery is charging, but this will cause the phone to charge more slowly. -
Page 12: Switching The Phone On Or Off
Getting Started Switching the Phone On or Off 1. Open the folder. 2. Hold down the key until the phone switches on. 3. If the phone asks for a password, enter the password and press the OK soft key. The phone password is preset to “00000000”... -
Page 13: Adjusting The Volume
Call Functions Ending a Call When you want to finish your call, briefly press key. Redialling the Last Number The phone stores the numbers you dialed, received or missed if the callers are identified; see “Call Records” on page 80 for further details. To recall any of these numbers: 1. -
Page 14: Answering A Call
Call Functions Answering a Call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and the following screen appears on each display. Caller’s phone number Accept Reject If the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone number or name, if stored in your Phonebook, displays. -
Page 15: Quickly Switching To Silent Mode
Call Functions 2. Press the key to highlight the Edit Number option. 3. Press the Select soft key. 4. Change the number as required. 5. To Press the call the number key. store the Save soft key and enter number the name and location required (for further details, refer to page 34). -
Page 16: Selecting Functions And Options
Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise your phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys marked menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function. -
Page 17: Example: Setting The Display Language
Selecting Functions and Options Example: Setting the Display Language 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key to access the menus. Service Provider 07:30 Fri 10 Jan Menu Name 2. Scroll through the menus until you reach the Phone Settings menu, by pressing the key. -
Page 18: Phonebook
Phonebook You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in the memory of your SIM card. The SIM card and phone memories, although physically separate, are used as if they were a single entity, called the Phonebook. Storing a Number with a Name There are two ways to store a number: •... -
Page 19: Using Phonebook Entry Options
Phonebook Storing a Number Using the Phonebook Menu 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key. 2. Scroll to New Entry by pressing the key and press the Select soft key. 3. Select an icon to identify the category of the number to be stored. -
Page 20: Searching For A Number In The Phonebook
Phonebook Searching for a Number in the Phonebook After storing numbers in the Phonebook, you can search for them in two ways; by name and by caller group. Searching for a Number by Name 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key. -
Page 21: Editing A Caller Group
Phonebook Editing a Caller Group 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key. 2. Scroll to Group Edit by pressing the key and press the Select soft key. 3. Scroll through the group list by pressing the key. -
Page 22: Checking The Memory Status
Phonebook • 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 the number assigned to the key. 7. When you have finished, press the key. -
Page 23: Entering Text
Entering Text The phone allows you to enter characters for messages and names in Chinese and English. To enter Chinese text, the phone provides several widely used pronunciation based (Pinyin) and character shape based (Stroke) input methods to meet the preferences of different users, allowing for greater convenience and ease of use. -
Page 24: Using The Chinese Pinyin Mode
Entering Text Note: If you want to exit the menu without changing to a new mode, press the right soft key. 4. You will find the selected text input mode indicator at the bottom of the display. PY Mode • Chinese Pinyin mode PY Mode •... -
Page 25: Using The Chinese Stroke Mode
Entering Text 3. To select a character, press the 1 key to activate the Character Selection Map. A number (7 to ) is added to the beginning of a corresponding character. With the Character Selection Map being activated, a normal press on the 7 key to the key selects the corresponding character. -
Page 26: Inserting A Space
Entering Text The table shows the stroke/key relationship: Typing Stokes and Characters in Stroke Mode 1. To type a character, press keys corresponding to its component strokes. Press keys on the phone in order that you would write the strokes, using one press per desired stroke. Example: Typing in Chinese Traditional Stroke mode... -
Page 27: Using The Quick English Mode
Entering Text Clearing Strokes and Characters Press the C key one or more times to remove strokes to the left. When the Key Stroke Area is empty, pressing the C key removes characters from the Text Area. Rapid Character Entry Rapid character entry is easy in any mode, using the Character Selection Map. -
Page 28: Using The English Mode
Entering Text Changing the Case To change the case of the letters, use the key. The Capital Lock mode is indicated by and the Small Caps mode is indicated by Scrolling You can move the cursor through the text by using the keys. -
Page 29: Using The Number Mode
Entering Text Using the Number Mode The number mode enables you to enter numbers in a text message (a telephone number for example). Press the keys corresponding to the required digits before manually switching back to the appropriate text input mode. Using the Symbolic Mode The symbol mode enables you to insert symbols in a text message. -
Page 30: Switching The Microphone Off (Mute)
Options During a Call Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other party cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to another person in the room but do not want the other party to hear you. -
Page 31: Using The Sms Service
Options During a Call 4. Enter the name that you wish to find. If you enter the first few letters of the name, the Phonebook entries are listed, starting with the first entry matching your input. The entry is also highlighted. 5. -
Page 32: Using The Menus
Options During a Call Having a Private Conversation With One Participant Note: This feature may not be available depending on your network or service provider. 1. Press the Options soft key and choose the Select one option. The list of the call participants appears. 2. -
Page 33: Accessing Menu Functions By Using Shortcuts
Using the Menus Accessing Menu Functions by Using Shortcuts The menu items (menu, sub-menus and options) are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut number. The shortcut number is shown in the bottom right next to the soft key on the display. - Page 34 Using the Menus 2. Call Records (continued) 2.6 Call Cost* 2.6.1 Last Call Cost 2.6.2 Total Cost 2.6.3 Max Cost 2.6.4 Reset Counters 2.6.5 Set Max Cost 2.6.6 Price/Unit 3. Camera (see page 84) 3.1 New Photo 3.2 My Photos 4.
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Page 35: Messages
Using the Menus 7. Network Services (see page 112) 7.1 Call Diverting 7.1.1 Divert Always 7.1.2 Busy 7.1.3 No Reply 7.1.4 Unreachable 7.1.5 Cancel All 7.2 Call Barring 7.2.1 All Outgoing 7.2.2 International 7.2.3 International Except to Home 7.2.4 All Incoming 7.2.5 Incoming While Abroad 7.2.6 Cancel All 7.2.7 Change Barring Password... -
Page 36: Outbox (Menu 1.2)
Messages While reading a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key. Delete: allows you to delete the message. Send: allows you to resend the message. For further information on how to send a message, see page 72. -
Page 37: Write New (Menu 1.3)
Messages Write New (Menu 1.3) In this menu, you can write and send a text message. Note: If you add media items to the message, the number of characters you can enter will be decreased. Creating a Simple Text Message 1. -
Page 38: Templates (Menu 1.4)
Messages • Add Bookmark: allows you to add a web page’s address stored in your Favorite list (Menu 8.2.2). Select one from the list. 4. Complete the message, and send or save it by following the procedure from Step 2 on page Templates (Menu 1.4) Using this menu, you can preset up to five... -
Page 39: My Objects (Menu 1.6)
Messages Delivery Reports: allows you to activate or deactivate the report function. When this function is activated, the network informs you whether or not your message has been delivered. Bearer Selection: allows you to choose between GSM and GPRS. My Objects (Menu 1.6) After saving any sounds or images received in messages into your phone memory, using the... -
Page 40: Broadcast (Menu 1.9)
Messages Press the enter the server corresponding number numeric keys. correct a digit move the cursor to the left/right without clearing the digit save the number OK key. Note: Voice Mail is a network feature. Please contact your service provider for more information. -
Page 41: Call Records
Call Records In this menu, you can view the: • missed, incoming or outgoing calls • length of time of the call you made or received • cost of your calls Note: You can access all numbers in the three types of call records by pressing the in idle mode. -
Page 42: Call Time (Menu 2.5)
Call Records Call Time (Menu 2.5) This option lets you view the timers for calls made and received. The following timers are available: Last Call Time: the length of the last call. Total Sent: the total length of all calls made since the timer was last reset. -
Page 43: Camera
Camera Using the camera module built in your phone, you can take pictures of people or events while on the move. The camera produces JPEG pictures. New Photo (Menu 3.1) In this menu, you can take a picture and save it. Note : When you take a picture in direct sunlight or under too bright illumination, shading may occurs on... -
Page 44: My Photos (Menu 3.2)
Camera 2. To take a picture, press and hold the You can see the picture to be captured on the display. 3. Adjust the picture by rotating the camera module. Press one of the volume keys to flip the picture vertically. 4. -
Page 45: Alert Type (Menu 4.3)
Sound Settings Alert Type (Menu 4.3) This option allows you to specify how you are to be informed of any incoming calls. The following options are available: Light only: only the backlight is switched on; the phone neither rings nor vibrates. Melody: the phone rings using the ring melody selected via the Ring Tone menu option (Menu 4.1);... -
Page 46: Folder Tone (Menu 4.6)
Sound Settings Folder Tone (Menu 4.6) This option allows you to turn on or off the sounds that the phone generates when you open and close the folder. You can choose from Off, Future and Crystal. To turn off the sound, select Off. Power On/Off (Menu 4.7) This option allows you to turn on or off the... -
Page 47: Phone Settings
IrDA-compliant device within 30 seconds of activating the feature, it is automatically deactivated. Note: For the best performance, use the data link cable supplied in your SGH-P408 kit. My Settings (Menu 5.2) You can change the background image and the color of the components in the display according to your preference. -
Page 48: Greeting Message (Menu 5.3)
Phone Settings Greeting Message (Menu 5.3) This option allows you to set a greeting message to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. When you select this menu, the current message is displayed. Press the clear the existing key and hold it down message until the message is cleared. -
Page 49: Change Pin
Phone Settings Phone Settings Change PIN This feature allows you to change your current PIN to a new one, provided that the PIN Check feature is enabled. You must enter the current PIN before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new PIN, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. -
Page 50: Display Settings (Menu 5.7)
Phone Settings FDN Mode The FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are available: Disable: you can phone any number. Enable: you can only call phone numbers stored in the Phonebook. -
Page 51: Extra Settings (Menu 5.8)
Phone Settings Auto Light Using this feature, you can specify the time for which the backlight is to be used. This feature helps conserve your battery power. The following options are available: Disable: the backlight is used according to the setting in the Back Light menu option (Menu 5.7.2);... -
Page 52: Short Cut (Menu 5.9)
Phone Settings Short Cut (Menu 5.9) The navigation keys can be used as shortcut keys. When held down in idle mode, they allow you to access specific menu options directly. To assign a shortcut to a key: 1. Select the key to be used as a shortcut key by pressing the key, followed by the Select soft key. -
Page 53: To Do List (Menu 6.2)
Organiser Writing a Memo To write or edit a memo on a specific date: 1. Select the required date in the calendar, using the navigation keys. Note: To skip to the previous or next month, press the volume keys on the left side of the phone. - Page 54 Organiser 6. Press the OK soft key. Editing the To Do List If tasks are already defined in the To Do List when you select the To Do List menu option (Menu 6.2), the current contents are displayed with the status mark and priority ( for normal and for low).
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Page 55: Time & Date (Menu 6.3)
Organiser Time & Date (Menu 6.3) This option allows you to change the current time and date displayed. You can also check the current time for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and 21 major cities around the world. The following options are available: Set Time: allows you to enter the current time. -
Page 56: Calculator (Menu 6.5)
Organiser To stop the alarm when it rings, open the folder and press the Exit soft key. When setting or viewing an alarm, the following options are available when you press the Options soft key: Remove Alarm: deactivates the current alarm. Alarm Sound Set: allows you to select the alarm melody. -
Page 57: Network Services
Network Services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish. Call Diverting (Menu 7.1) This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specify. Example: You may wish to divert your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday. -
Page 58: Call Barring (Menu 7.2)
Network Services Call Barring (Menu 7.2) The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls. Call barring can be set up in the following ways: All Outgoing: calls cannot be made. International: international calls cannot be made. International Except to Home: when abroad, calls can be made only to numbers within the current country and to your home country, which is the country where your home network... -
Page 59: Call Waiting (Menu 7.3)
Network Services Call Waiting (Menu 7.3) This network service enables you to be informed when someone is trying to reach you during another call. You can specify individual call waiting options for each of the following call types: • Voice calls only •... -
Page 60: Caller Id (Menu 7.5)
Network Services Caller ID (Menu 7.5) You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. Note: Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. The following options are available: Default: the default setting provided by the network is used. -
Page 61: Band Selection (Menu 7.7)
Network Services Band Selection (Menu 7.7) For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must register with one of the available networks. Your phone can handle any of the following types of network: • Combined GSM 900/1800 • GSM 1900 The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses. -
Page 62: Solving Problems
Funbox Pictures In this menu, you can view the list of pictures downloaded from the server. You can set the downloaded pictures as the current background image, but cannot send them to other phones. When the memory is full, a warning message is displayed and the phone rejects additional pictures until you erase obsolete ones. -
Page 63: Phonebook Entry
• the model and serial numbers of your phone • your warranty details • a clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service. Solving Problems ); the number of bars indicates... -
Page 64: Access Codes
Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorised use. When requested for any of the codes explained below, key in the appropriate code (displayed as asterisks) and press the OK soft key. -
Page 65: Pin2
Access Codes PIN2 The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access specific functions, such as setting the maximum cost of a call. These functions are available if supported by your SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, the code is disabled and you cannot access the functions until you re-enable it by entering the PUK2. -
Page 66: Health And Safety Information
• If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung- approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do... -
Page 67: Road Safety
Health and Safety Information Road Safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. -
Page 68: Operating Environment
Health and Safety Information Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions. -
Page 69: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Health and Safety Information Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted Facilities Switch off your phone in any facility where posted notices require you to do so. -
Page 70: Other Important Safety Information
Health and Safety Information Other Important Safety Information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly. -
Page 71: Glossary
Health and Safety Information • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation. • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove or a radiator. - Page 72 Glossary GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) International standard for cellular communication, guaranteeing compatibility between the various network operators. GSM covers most European countries and many other parts of the world. Multiparty Calling Ability to establish a conference call involving up to five additional parties.
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Page 73: Quick Reference Card
• Each of the two soft keys ( perform the function indicated by the text above it (on the bottom line of the display.) Tri Band SGH-P408 GPRS Telephone Quick Reference Card Switch On/Off Press and hold the key. - Page 74 Answer a Open the phone Call press the key. Adjust the Press the Volume on the left side of the phone. Choose Select the Alert Type the Alert menu option (4.3) Type Select an option: • Light only • Melody •...