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Samsung SGH-S108 User Manual

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TRI BAND
GPRS TELEPHONE
SGH-S108
Draft version
(2002. 07. 18)
ELECTRONICS
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-xxxxxA
World Wide Web
English. 07/2002. Rev. 1.0
http://www.samsungmobile.com

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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-S108 Draft version (2002. 07. 18) ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-xxxxxA World Wide Web English.
  • Page 2 FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION WARNING! Read this information before using your phone In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Precautions ..7 Unpacking ..... . . 9 Your Phone ..... 1 0 Phone Layout.
  • Page 4 Contents Contents In-Call Options Sound Settings ....7 9 (continued) Using the English Mode ....52 Ring Tone (Menu 3.1) .

  • Page 5: Important Safety Precautions

    Contents Important Safety Precautions F u n b o x ..... . . 1 1 1 Games (Menu 7.1)....111 W AP Browser (Menu 7.2) .

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    Your package contains the following items. Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on. Handset Travel Adapter Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may install or repair your phone. Battery...

  • Page 7: Your Phone

    Your Phone Your Phone K e y Description Phone Layout In menu mode, scroll through the menu options and phonebook memory. The following illustrations show the main In idle mode, allow you to access your elements of your phone. f avourite menu options directly (for more information on shortcuts, see page 92).

  • Page 8: Display

    Your Phone Your Phone K e y Description Display Ends a call. Also switches the phone on Display Layout and off when held down. In menu mode, cancels your input and The display comprises three areas. returns to the idle mode. When held down in idle mode, Icons accesses your voice mail.
  • Page 9 Your Phone Your Phone Icons Backlight Icon Description The display is illuminated by a backlight. When you press any key or open the phone, the Shows the received signal strength. The backlight illuminates. It turns off if no key is greater the number of bars, the better pressed within a given period of time, depending the signal strength.

  • Page 10: Service Light

    Your Phone Getting Started Service Light Installing the SIM Card The service light is in the top right-hand corner When you subscribe to a cellular network, you of the phone. It flashes when services are are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with available on the phone.

  • Page 11: Charging A Battery

    Use only approved batteries and holder. chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. The phone can be used while the battery is charging, but this will cause the phone to charge more slowly.

  • Page 12: Switching The Phone On/Off

    Getting Started Getting Started 2 . Connect the adapter to a standard AC wa l l Switching the Phone On/Off outlet. 1 . Open the folder. 3 . When charging is finished, disconnect the adapter from the power outlet and from the 2 .

  • Page 13: Call Functions

    Call Functions Call Functions Ending a Call Making a Call When you want to finish your call, briefly press key. When the idle screen is displayed, key in the area code and phone number, and press the key. Redialling the Last Number Note: I f you have checked the Auto Redial option The phone stores the numbers you dialled, in the Extra Settings menu (Menu 4.8) ,...

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Volume

    Call Functions Call Functions Answering a Call Making a Call from the Phonebook When somebody calls you, the phone rings and You can store frequently-dialled phone numbers the following screen appears on each display. with a name in the SIM card or the phone m e m o r y, using the phonebook.

  • Page 15: Viewing Missed Calls

    Call Functions Call Functions Viewing Missed Calls Editing a Missed Call Number Note: If the number corresponding to the missed I f you are unable to answer a call for any call is not available, the Edit Number option reason, you can find out who was calling you, is not displayed.

  • Page 16: Switching Quickly To The Silent Mode

    Call Functions Selecting Functions and Options Switching Quickly to the Silent M o d e Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise your phone. These functions The Silent Mode is convenient when discretion is are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed required and you a wish to stop the phone from via the two soft keys marked .

  • Page 17: Example: Setting The Display Language

    Selecting Functions and Options Selecting Functions and Options Example: Setting the Display To view the various functions/options available Language and select the one required: 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 1 . When the idle screen is displayed, press the M e n u soft key to access the menus.

  • Page 18: P H O N E B O O

    Selecting Functions and Options P h o n e b o o k 4 . Scroll through the sub-menus until you reach You can store phone numbers and their the Language sub-menu, by pressing the corresponding names in the memory of your SIM key.

  • Page 19: Using Phonebook Entry Options

    P h o n e b o o k P h o n e b o o k 4 . Enter a name and press the O K soft key. Storing a Number Using the Phonebook Menu The maximum length of a name depends on your SIM card.

  • Page 20: Searching For A Number In The Phonebook

    P h o n e b o o k P h o n e b o o k Searching for a Number in the The following options are available: Phonebook Paste: allows you to paste the selected number into the normal dialling mode. Use this option to After storing numbers in the phonebook, you can dial a number similar to one in the phonebook, a search for them in two ways;...

  • Page 21: Editing A Caller Group

    P h o n e b o o k P h o n e b o o k Editing a Caller Group Searching for a Number by Caller Group 1 . When the idle screen is displayed, press the N a m e soft key. 1 .

  • Page 22: Speed-Dialling

    P h o n e b o o k P h o n e b o o k Speed-dialling ¥ Erase All: allows you to clear the settings for all keys so that no numbers are Once you have stored phone numbers in the SIM assigned to any of the keys.

  • Page 23: Entering Text

    Entering Text Entering Text Changing the Text Input Mode The phone allows you to enter characters for messages and names in Chinese and English. To When you are in a field that allows characters to enter Chinese text, the phone provides severa l be entered, you will notice the text input mode widely used pronunciation based (Pinyin) and indicator on the display.

  • Page 24: Using The Chinese Pinyin Mode

    Entering Text Entering Text Using the Chinese Pinyin Mode Note: I f you want to exit the menu without changing to a new mode, press the right soft Pinyin is a system to mark Chinese key. pronunciation in Latin alphabets. With the pinyin input method, you can enter Chinese characters 4 .

  • Page 25: Using The Chinese Stroke Mode

    Entering Text Entering Text 3 . To select a character, press the 1 key to Rapid Character Entry activate the Character Selection Map. A Rapid character entry is easy in any mode, using number (7 to ) is added to the beginning of the Character Selection Map.
  • Page 26 Entering Text Entering Text The table shows the stroke/key relationship: 2 . The phone displays your strokes in the Key Stroke Area and offers character choices in the Character Selection Map. As you enter Categories Keys Strokes Represented in Each Categor strokes, notice that the choices in the Character Selection Map change.

  • Page 27: Using The Quick English Mode

    Entering Text Entering Text Clearing Letters and Words 1 . Press keys on the phone just once per desired letter. For example, to enter HELLO , press 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 The word that you are typing appears on the from the Text Area.

  • Page 28: Using The English Mode

    Entering Text Entering Text Changing the Case Refer to the table below for more information about the characters available in the English To change the case of the letters, use the mode. key. The Capital Lock mode is indicated by and the Small Caps mode is indicated by Characters in the Order Displayed Upper Case...

  • Page 29: Using The Number Mode

    Entering Text Options During a Call Using the Number Mode Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. The Number mode enables you to enter numbers in a text message (a telephone number for example).

  • Page 30: Switching The Microphone Off (Mute)

    Options During a Call Options During a Call Switching the Microphone Off Muting/Sending Key Tones (Mute) These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your You can temporarily switch your phone s phone does not transmit the key tones.

  • Page 31: Using The Sms Service

    Options During a Call Options During a Call Using the SMS Service Making a Multiparty Call I f you receive an SMS (Short Message Service) A multiparty call is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a message during a call, the message icon ( multiparty or conference call.

  • Page 32: Using The Menus

    Options During a Call Using the Menus 3 . Select the Private option. The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your needs. These Now you can talk privately with that person. functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The other participants can continue to The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by converse with each other.

  • Page 33: Accessing Menu Functions By Using Shortcuts

    Using the Menus Using the Menus Accessing Menu Functions by Using 1. Messages (see page 60) Shortcuts 1.1 Read Messages 1.1.1 Inbox 1.1.2 Outbox The menu items (menu, sub-menus and options) Write Messages are numbered and can be accessed quickly by 1.3 Templates using their shortcut number.
  • Page 34 Using the Menus Using the Menus 2. Call Records 4. Phone Settings (continued) (continued) 2.5 Call Cost 4.7 Display Settings 2.5.1 Last Call Cost 4.7.1 Contrast 2.5.2 Total Cost 4.7.2 Back Light 2.5.3 Max Cost 4.7.3 Auto Light 2.5.4 Reset Counters 4.7.4 Service Light 2.5.5 Set Max Cost 4.7.5 Graphic Logo...

  • Page 35: Messages

    Using the Menus Messages 6. Network Services (continued) The SMS (Short Message Service) function is a 6.3 Call Waiting network service and may not be supported by 6.3.1 Voice Calls your network. Messages can be sent by text, 6.3.2 Data Calls fax, Email and paging messaging systems, 6.3.3 Cancel All provided that these services are supported by...

  • Page 36: W Rite Messages (Menu 1.2)

    M e s s a g e s M e s s a g e s Write Messages (Menu 1.2) 3 . To scroll through the message, press the key. Via this menu, you can write and send a text message.

  • Page 37: Templates (Menu 1.3)

    M e s s a g e s M e s s a g e s Templates (Menu 1.3) ¥ Add Templates: allows you to apply one of the preset message templates to the text. Using this menu, you can preset up to five Select one of the five messages predefined messages that you use most frequently.

  • Page 38: Broadcast (Menu 1.5)

    M e s s a g e s M e s s a g e s Broadcast (Menu 1.5) Default Type: allows you to set the default message type (Text, Fax, Email and Paging). The This network service allows you to receive text network can convert the messages into the messages on various topics, such as the weather selected format.

  • Page 39: Voice Mail (Menu 1.6)

    M e s s a g e s M e s s a g e s Language: allows you to select your preferred My Contents (Menu 1.7) language to be used when displaying cell broadcast messages. After saving any objects received in messages into your phone memory, using the Select Please contact your service provider for more Object option (see page 68), you can see the...

  • Page 40: Call Records

    Call Records Call Records Dialled Calls (Menu 2.3) Via this menu, you can view the: ¥ missed, received or dialled phone calls. This option lets you view the last 20 numbers ¥ length of the calls you made or received. dialled.

  • Page 41: Call Cost (Menu 2.5)

    Call Records Sound Settings Call Cost (Menu 2.5) You can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: This network feature lets you view the cost of ¥ Ring melody, volume and type c a l l s . ¥...

  • Page 42: Alert Type (Menu 3.3)

    Sound Settings Sound Settings Alert Type Message Tone (Menu 3.3) (Menu 3.5) This option allows you to specify how you are to This option allows you to select how the phone be informed of any incoming calls. informs you that a new message has been received.

  • Page 43: Extra Tones (Menu 3.6)

    If there is no communication between your phone and the IrDA-compliant device within 30 seconds of activating the feature, it is automatically deactivated. Note: For best performance, it is highly recommended that you use the data link cable supplied in your SGH-S108 kit.

  • Page 44: My Settings (Menu 4.2)

    Phone Settings Phone Settings My Settings (Menu 4.2) Menu Style This option allows you to select the menu display You can change the background image and the s tyle. You can choose between Folder Style and colour of the components in the display Nature Style.

  • Page 45: Language (Menu 4.5)

    Phone Settings Phone Settings Language (Menu 4.5) Change PIN This feature allows you to change your current You can select a display language. English, PIN to a new one, provided that the PIN Check Chinese S (Simplified Chinese) and Chinese T feature is enabled.

  • Page 46: Display Settings (Menu 4.7)

    Phone Settings Phone Settings Display Settings (Menu 4.7) SIM Lock When the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. You Contrast must enter the SIM lock code. This option allows you to adjust the contrast of Once you have entered the lock code, you are the display screens to make them lighter or asked to confirm it by entering it again.

  • Page 47: Extra Settings (Menu 4.8)

    Phone Settings Phone Settings Auto Light Extra Settings (Menu 4.8) Using this feature, you can specify the time for You can turn the automatic redialling or which the backlight is to be used. This feature answering features on or off. helps conserve your battery power.

  • Page 48: Shortcut (Menu 4.9)

    Phone Settings Organiser ShortCut (Menu 4.9) The Organiser feature enables you to: ¥ View the calendar and organise your schedule The navigation keys can be used as shortcut ¥ Define a list of things to do keys. When held down in idle mode, they allow ¥...

  • Page 49: To Do List (Menu 5.2)

    Organiser Organiser Once you have finished editing the memo, press Writing a Memo the O K soft key. The following options are then available when you press the Options soft key. To write or edit a memo on a specific date: Alarm: allows you to set the alarm to ring on 1 .
  • Page 50 Organiser Organiser Editing the To Do List To... Then... Sort the existing ¥ Press the Options soft If tasks are already defined in the To Do List tasks by priority key. when you select the To Do List menu option or status ¥...

  • Page 51: Time & Date (Menu 5.3)

    Organiser Organiser Time & Date Alarm (Menu 5.3) (Menu 5.4) This option allows you to change the current This feature allows you to: time and date displayed. You can also check the ¥ Set the alarm to ring at a specific time current time for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) ¥...

  • Page 52: Calculator (Menu 5.5)

    Organiser Organiser To stop the alarm when it rings, open the phone Currency Exchange (Menu 5.6) and press the Exit soft key. Using this menu option, you can make currency When setting or viewing an alarm, the following conversions. options are available when you press the Options soft key: 1 .

  • Page 53: Network Services

    Network Services Network Services To set your call diverting options: These menu functions are network services. 1 . Select the type of call diverting required by Please contact your service provider to check pressing the key, and then press their ava i l a b i l i ty and subscribe to them, if you the Select soft key.

  • Page 54: Call Barring (Menu 6.2)

    Network Services Network Services Call Barring (Menu 6.2) 3 . Press the Activate soft key to confirm your settings. The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls. 4 . Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider. Call barring can be set up in the following ways: The phone sends your settings to the network All Outgoing: calls cannot be made.

  • Page 55: Call Waiting (Menu 6.3)

    Network Services Network Services Call Waiting Network Selection (Menu 6.3) (Menu 6.4) This network service enables you to be informed The Network Selection feature enables you to when someone is trying to reach you during indicate whether the network used when another call.

  • Page 56: Caller Id (Menu 6.5)

    Network Services Network Services Caller ID (Menu 6.5) Index List: lets you list, add or delete CUG index numbers. The list of current CUG indexes You can prevent your phone number from being appears. displayed on the phone of the person being Add a new CUG index as advised by your service called.

  • Page 57: Band Selection (Menu 6.7)

    Network Services F u n b o x Band Selection (Menu 6.7) The F u n b o x menu contains several fun options. For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must register with one of the available Games (Menu 7.1) networks.
  • Page 58 F u n b o x F u n b o x Launching a MIDlet : allows you to enter English characters using the T9 mode. For details about this mode, see 1 . From the Downloads screen, select the page 44.

  • Page 59: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems Solving Problems No service, Network failure Before contacting the after-sales service, Not done is displayed perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an ¥ The network connection was lost. You may be unnecessary service call.

  • Page 60: Access Codes

    Refer to... ¥ Your warranty details Activate/deactivate the Page 80 ¥ A clear description of the problem Phone Lock feature (Menu 4.6.3) . Then contact your local dealer or Samsung Change the phone Page 80 after-sales service. password (Menu 4.6.4) .

  • Page 61: Pin

    Access Codes Access Codes P I N P I N 2 The P ersonal Identification N umber or PIN (4 to The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM 8 digits) protects your SIM card against cards, is required to access specific functions, unauthorised use.

  • Page 62: Barring Password

    Access Codes Health and Safety Information Barring Password The 4-digit barring password is required when Information about Batteries you use the Call Barring function. You obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this function. See page 99 for Standard Battery Extended Battery Type...

  • Page 63: Precautions When Using Batteries

    ¥ Use the battery only for its intended purpose. ¥ Use only Samsung-approved chargers. Using ¥ I f you use the phone near the network s base other chargers can damage your battery or station, it uses less power;...

  • Page 64: Road Safety

    Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information Road Safety ¥ Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or winter Your wireless phone gives you the powerful conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and a b i l i ty to communicate by voice, almost life-time of the battery.

  • Page 65: Operating Environment

    Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information 6 . Dial sensibly and assess the tra f f i c ; i f Operating Environment possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls Remember to follow any special regulations in when your car will be stationary.

  • Page 66: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

    Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information Persons with pacemakers: Vehicles ¥ Should always keep the phone more than 15 RF signals may affect improperly installed or cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the inadequately shielded electronic systems in phone is switched on motor vehicles.

  • Page 67: Emergency Calls

    Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information Emergency Calls Other Important Safety Information This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline ¥ Only qualified personnel should service the networks as well as user-programmed functions, phone or install the phone in a vehicle.

  • Page 68: Care And Maintenance

    Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information Care and Maintenance ¥ Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device s moving parts and prevent proper Your phone is a product of superior design and operation. c raftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any ¥...

  • Page 69: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary GSM (Global System for Mobile To help you understand the main technical terms Communication) and abbreviations used in this booklet and take International standard for cellular full advantage of the features on your mobile communication, guaranteeing compatibility phone, here are a few definitions. between the various network operators.
  • Page 70 Glossary Glossary R o a m i n g Tri Band Use of your phone when you are outside your A b i l i ty to handle any of the following types of home area (when travelling for example). network: GSM 900, GSM 1800, combined GSM 900/ 1800 and GSM 1900 MHz bands, for SDN (Service Dialling Numbers)
  • Page 73 * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. SGH-S108 WAP Browser User’s Manual ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-00000A World Wide Web English. 07/2002. Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 74 Contents What is WAP? About the WAP Browser......WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) is the gateway to a new world of mobile data. It Setting Up the WAP Browser..... provides a universal standard, enabling you Accessing the WAP Browser ...... to access Web-based interactive information services and applications directly from your Configuring the WAP Browser ....

  • Page 75: About The Wap Browser

    About the Setting Up the WAP Browser WAP Browser Your phone comes equipped with a WAP (Wireless Before using the WAP Browser, you must set the Application Protocol) Browser, making it possible for parameters for the proxy server used by your you to access the Wireless Web.

  • Page 76: Configuring The Wap Browser

    Setting Up the WAP Browser Setting Up the WAP Browser 3. Press the key one or more times to Three submenus are available. highlight WAP Browser, then press the Select Select Goto URL to access the site soft key. You can also press the key directly.
  • Page 77 Setting Up the WAP Browser Setting Up the WAP Browser Note: The WAP Browser settings may vary, Parameter Description depending on the service provider. Contact Security Data transmission mode. Choose your service provider for further information. Secure to protect your data 3.

  • Page 78: Getting Started

    Getting Using the Started WAP Browser Starting the WAP Browser Using the Soft Keys To start the WAP Browser when the idle screen is A bar containing browser commands is located at displayed, press the key or press the Menu soft the bottom of the WAP Browser display.

  • Page 79: Entering Text, Numbers Or Symbols

    Using the WAP Browser Using the WAP Browser Menus Entering Text, Numbers or Symbols Using and Selecting Menu Options When you are prompted to enter text, the current Various menu options are available when you are text entry mode is indicated on the screen. The using the WAP Browser to navigate the Wireless following modes are available.

  • Page 80: Go To Url

    Using the WAP Browser Menus Using the WAP Browser Menus Go to URL Edit Home This option allows you to enter manually the URL With this feature, you can change the startup address of the required Web page. homepage manually. After entering an address, press the OK soft key to To change the homepage, enter the required URL go there directly.
  • Page 81 * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-00000A World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 07/2002. Rev. 1.0...

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