Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GH68-03117A Samsung
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Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-031 17A English. 01 /200 3 . Re v . 2.0 ELECTRONICS DUAL BAND GSM TELEPHONE SGH-A800 OWNER’S MANUAL.
3 Contents Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Y our Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 4 Contents (continued) Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Creating a Phonebook Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Searching for and Dialling a Number in the Phonebook . . . .
7 6 Contents (continued) Network Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Call Diverting (Menu 7-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Call Barring (Menu 7-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 8 I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s Unpacking Y our package contains the following items.
10 11 Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. Microphone Service light Earpiece Antenna Ear -microphone jack External display Display Interface connector (on the bottom) Perform the functions indicated by the text above them (on the bottom line of the display).
12 Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e 13 Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Display Display Layout The display comprises three areas. Area Description First line Displays various icons (see page 14). Middle lines Display messages, instructions and any information that you enter (number to be dialled, for example).
14 Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e 15 Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e 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 menu option.
16 Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e 17 Service Light The service light is below the external display on the folder . It flashes when services are available on the phone. T o change the colour of the light or turn it off, set the Service light menu option; see page 87 for further details.
19 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d 18 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d Removing the Battery 1. If necessary , switch off the phone by pressing and holding down the key until the power -off animation is displayed.
20 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d 21 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d Charging the Battery Using the T ravel Adapter Note : The phone can be used while the battery is being charged, but this will cause the phone to charge more slowly .
23 Call Functions Making a Call Using the Number Keypad When the idle screen is displayed, key in the area code and phone number , and press the key . Note : If you have set the Auto redial option to On (see page 91), the number is redialled automatically up to ten times if the person you called does not answer or the line is busy .
25 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 24 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 2. Press the key . The call log is listed with the following icons: for dialled calls for received calls for missed calls 3. Use the and keys to scroll through the list until the required number is highlighted.
26 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 27 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 2. End the call by closing the phone or pressing the key . Note : Y ou can answer a call while using the phonebook or menu features. The current operation is cancelled.
29 28 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s If you hold down one of these keys while receiving an incoming call, the call is rejected or the ring tone is silenced, depending on the setting of the Side key menu option; for further details, see page 92.
31 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 30 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 2. T o switch between the two calls, press the or key . T o end a held call, press the soft key and select the End held call option. 3. T o end the current call, press the key .
33 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 32 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 4. T o add a new person to the multiparty call, call the person in the normal way . Then press the Join soft key . Y ou can add incoming callers by answering the call and pressing the Join soft key .
35 Selecting Functions and Options Y our 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 and . Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.
36 is a registered trademark of T egic Communications, Inc. and is licensed under U.S. Patent 5,818,437/ 5,953,541/ 6,011,554. 37 Entering Text When storing a name in the phonebook, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events in your calendar , you will need to enter text.
39 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Using the T9 Mode T o type a word, proceed as follows. 1. Start entering the word by pressing keys to . Press each key only once for each letter . Example : T o enter Hello in the T9 mode, press , , , and .
41 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t 40 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Smart Punctuation T o enter periods, hyphens or apostrophes, press the key . The T9 mode applies rules of grammar to insert the correct punctuation. Example : The key i s used twice to display two punctuation marks.
43 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t 42 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Refer to the table below for more information about the characters available.
45 44 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Using the Symbolic Mode The Symbolic mode enables you to insert symbols in a text message. T o... Then press the... Display more symbols , , or key . Enter a given symbol Corresponding key . Return to the previous key .
46 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k 47 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Notes : • If you make a mistake while entering a number , correct it using the key. For further details, refer to page 23. • T o insert a dialling pause for special phone services, such as banking by phone, hold down the key .
49 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k 48 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Storing a Number Using the Phonebook Menu 1. In idle mode, press the soft key to access the Phonebook menu. 2. Scroll to the Add entr y option by pressing the or key and press the soft key .
50 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k 51 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Change name (phone memory) This option allows you to change the name of the selected entry . T o clear the old name, press the key . For more information on how to enter characters, see page 37.
53 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k 52 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Using the V oice-Dial Options Replay: plays back the voice dial tag of the entry . Delete: deletes the entry . When a confirming message appears, press the soft key .
55 54 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Editing Group Settings Y ou can change the settings of the five predefined caller groups. 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the soft key . 2. Scroll to the Management menu, by pressing the key . 3. Scroll to G r oup setting by pressing the or key and press the soft key .
57 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k 56 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Checking the Memory Status Y ou can check how many entries are stored in the phonebook (card and phone memories) and how many free locations remain. 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the soft key .
59 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 58 Using the Menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by pressing the left soft key in idle mode, then scrolling with the navigation keys.
61 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 60 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s Main Menu Level 1 Level 2 2. Call records 5. Call costs 1 1. Last call cost (continued) 2. T otal cost 3. Max cost 4. Reset counters 5. Set max cost 6.
63 62 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s Main Menu Level 1 Level 2 7. Network services 5. Caller ID (continued) 6. Active line 1 7. Closed user grou p 1. Index list 2 2. Outside access 2 3. Default group 2 4. Deactivate 2 8. Fun box 1.
64 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s 65 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s When the Inbox menu option is selected, the list of messages received is displayed with the: • Sender’ s phone number (or name.
67 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s 3. Scroll to the required option by pressing the or key . The following options are available. T ext : allows you to format the text. Y ou can change the size and alignment of the text, and use bold, italic, underscored or strikethrough characters.
69 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Listening to Y our V oice Mai l When you receive a voice mail, your phone displays the voice mail indicator and you hear an alert, depending on the message sound setting; for further information, see page 82. There are three ways to access your voice mail box.
71 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s V alidity period : allows you to set the length of time for which your text messages will be stored at the message centre while attempts are made to deliver them. Default recipient : allows you to set the default recipient’ s phone number .
73 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Read : lets you view the first message. If the message is long, press the key on the left side of the phone one or more times. T o view another message, scroll through the messages using the or key . Y ou can also press the Next soft key at the end of the message to move to the next message.
75 C C a a l l l l R R e e c c o o r r d d s s Dialled Calls (Menu 2-3) This option lets you view the last 30 dialled numbers. By pressing the soft key, you can also: • Delete the current call recor.
76 C C a a l l l l R R e e c c o o r r d d s s Call Costs (Menu 2-5) This feature lets you view the cost of calls. Notes : • This feature is not intended for billing purposes. • AOC (Advice Of Charge) information may be displayed in idle mode, depending on your SIM card or service provider .
79 V V o o i i c c e e F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Delete all : deletes all voice tags. The corresponding phone numbers remain in the phonebook but the voice tags are all deleted. Press the soft key when the message “Delete All?” is displayed.
80 V V o o i i c c e e F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s V oice Memo (Menu 3-3) Y ou can use the V oice Memo feature to: • Record voice memos • Play the recorded voice memos • Delete one or all voice memos The following options are available. Recor d : allows you to record a memo.
81 Sound Settings Y ou can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • Ring tone, volume and type for incoming calls or messages • V olume for the voice prompt •.
83 S S o o u u n n d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 82 S S o o u u n n d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s V oice Guide Volume (Menu 4-3) Y ou can adjust the volume of the voice prompt when using the voice functions. Use the and keys or the volume keys on the left side of the phone.
85 84 S S o o u u n n d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Phone Settings Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences via the Phone Settings menu. Greeting Message (Menu 5-1) This menu option allows you to set a greeting message to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on.
87 P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 86 P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Backlight Y ou can specify whether or not the phone uses the backlight. A marginal increase in standby/talk time can be achieved by turning the backlight off.
89 P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 88 P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Change PIN This feature allows you to change your current PIN to a new one, provided that the PIN Check feature is enabled. Y ou must enter the current PIN before you can specify a new one.
91 P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 90 P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Auto Redial (Menu 5-7) With the Auto Redial function, the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call.
93 92 P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • View the calendar and/or write a memo or to do list • Set the current date and time, and.
95 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 94 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Calendar (Menu 6-2) The calendar helps you to keep track of schedules, calls that you need to make, tasks that you need to do and anniversaries. Y ou can set the phone to ring when the set date for a schedule is reached.
97 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 96 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r The following options are available when you press the Options soft key . Add : allows you to add a new memo. For further information on how to add a memo, see page 93. Delete : allows you to delete the current memo.
99 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 98 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r World time : allows you to check the current time in 21 major cities around the world.
101 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 100 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Alar m tone : select the required melody . Remove alar m : deactivates the alarm. 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to change each setting. 5. Press the key to exit. Once an alarm has been set, you can see the Alarm icon ( ) on the top line of the display .
103 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 102 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Conversion (Menu 6-7) This menu option allows you to convert from one type of unit to another .
105 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 104 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Timer (Menu 6-8) Using the T imer feature, you can set the phone to sound an alarm after a certain time. 1. Press the Set soft key . 2. Enter the length of time you wish to count down in hours and minutes and press the soft key .
106 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Stopwatch (Menu 6-9) The stopwatch can be used to measure times for various sports. Example : Running or swimming races. Up to four stopwatches can be used. The precision of the stopwatch is one hundredth of a second.
107 Network Services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you so wish. Call Diverting (Menu 7-1) Note : The call divert options may be different depending on your SIM card and those not supported by your network operator may not be shown.
109 N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s 108 N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s 5. When you are satisfied, press the key . The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’ s acknowledgement is displayed.
111 N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s 110 N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider . The phone sends your settings to the network and the network ’ s acknowledgement is displayed.
113 N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s 112 N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s 2. Press the or key until the preferred network is highlighted and press the soft key . Y ou are connected to that network when roaming.
115 N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s 114 N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s Activating a Closed User Group When you select the Closed user group menu option, you are asked if you want to activate the CUG function.
117 116 N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s Fun Box The Fun box menu contains several fun options: • WWW Browser • Games • Media box WWW Browser (Menu 8-1) Y our phone comes equipped with a W AP (Wireless Application Protocol) Browser , making it possible for you to access the Wireless Web.
119 F F u u n n B B o o x x 118 F F u u n n B B o o x x T o store a URL address, proceed as follows. 1. Select an empty location and press the Add soft key . 2. Enter the address and press the soft key . For further information on how to enter text, see page 37.
121 F F u u n n B B o o x x 120 F F u u n n B B o o x x Navigating the W A P B r owser T o... Then... Scroll through and Press the or key select browser items until the required item is highlighted, and then press the soft key . Select a numbered Press the corresponding item numeric key .
123 F F u u n n B B o o x x 122 F F u u n n B B o o x x Using the W A P B r owser Options Several options are available when you are surfing the Wireless Web. T o access these options, press the key once connected to the Wireless Web. Go to URL : allows you to manually enter the URL address of the site that you wish to access.
125 F F u u n n B B o o x x 124 F F u u n n B B o o x x Fortress The goal of the game is to defend the earth against UFOs. Y ou can check for the appearance of UFOs in the radar at the bottom of the screen. Each level is completed if you manage to defend the city without running out of time or energy .
127 F F u u n n B B o o x x 126 F F u u n n B B o o x x Media Box (Menu 8-3) Y ou can view the images and melodies available in your phone. The following options are available. Image : allows you to view the images received from other sources, such as the Internet or other phones.
129 A A d d d d i i t t i i o o n n a a l l S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s 128 Setting Call Diverting Options Y ou can set up call diverting via the Call diver ting menu option. This service reroutes incoming calls on the line of your choice to a specified number .
131 S S o o l l v v i i n n g g P P r r o o b b l l e e m m s s 130 “No service” is displayed • The network connection was lost. Y ou may be in a weak reception area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Move and try again. • Y ou are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider .
132 S S o o l l v v i i n n g g P P r r o o b b l l e e m m s s 133 The phone starts beeping and “ Battery Low ” flashes on the display • The battery is insufficiently charged.
135 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio-Frequency Energy (SAR Information) This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves.
137 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n 136 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Precautions When Using Batteries Y our phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion standard battery .
139 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n 138 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Road Safety Y our wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime.
141 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n 140 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Operating Environment Remember t.
143 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n 142 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Posted Facilities Switch off your phone in any facility where posted notices require you to do so.
145 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n 144 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Other Important Safety Information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle.
147 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n 146 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the phone.
148 Glossary T o help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features of your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. Active Folder Ability to voice dial or submit a voice command immediately on opening the phone.
149 G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y CLI (Caller Line Identification) Services Services allowing subscribers to view or block the telephone numbers of callers. GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) International standard for cellular communication, guaranteeing compatibility between the various network operators.
151 150 G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y Index A ABC mode • 37; 41 Access codes • 133 Accessories • 9 Active folder • 91 Active line • 114 Alarm • 100 Alert type • 81; 82 ALS • 128 Answ.
153 I I n n d d e e x x 152 I I n n d d e e x x M (continued) Minute minder • 84 Missed calls • 25; 74 Multiparty calls making • 32 private conversation • 33 removing a participant • 33 Mute.
155 SGH-A800 GSM T elephone Quick Refer ence Car d Press and hold down the key . Switch On/Off (Direct Call) ➀ Key in the number . ➁ Press the key . Make a Call Press the key . End a Call (V oice Dial) Provided that the name is recorded and the Active folder menu option is set to Voice dial : ➀ Open the phone.
156 Search for a Number in the Phonebook Press the volume keys on the left side of the phone. Adjust the V olume ➀ Key in the number . ➁ Press the Save soft key . ➂ Select the memory type. ➃ Enter the name. ➄ Press the soft key . ➅ Select the category .
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