Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SGH-S200 Samsung
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TRI BAND GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-S200 ELECTRONICS * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider . Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-xxxxxA English. 02/2003. Rev . 1.0 W orld Wide Web http://www .
2 3 Contents Important Safety Precautions ...................... 7 Unpacking .................................................... 9 Your Phone ................................................ 10 Phone Layout............................................
Contents 4 Using the Upper/Lower-Case Character Mode ............................................ 47 Using the Symbol Mode.................................. 49 Using the Number Mode ................................. 49 Options During a Call ..........
Contents 6 Funbox ..................................................... 109 Games (Menu 7.1) .............................................. 109 WAP Browser (Menu 7.2) .................................... 109 Downloads (Menu 7.3).......................
7 Important Safety Precautions Read these guidelines before using y our wireless phone. F ailure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. For more detailed safet y information, see “Health and Safety Information” on page 127. Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first.
Important Safety Precautions 8 Radio Frequency Exposure The design of this phone complies with European Union (EU) requirements relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure. T o maintain compliance with these requirements, use only Samsung-supplied or approved accessories.
10 Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. Earpiece Display Soft key (right) W AP Browser key P ower on/off / menu exit key Alphanumeric k eys Special.
Your Phone 12 Makes or answers a call. In the idle mode, recalls the last number dialled or received when held down. 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 . Ends a call.
Your Phone 14 Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress.
Your Phone 16 Service Light The service light is above the external displa y of the phone. It flashes when services are available on the phone. To activate or deactivate use of the service light, set the Service Light menu option ( Menu 4.7.4 ); see page 88 for further details.
Getting Started 18 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket so that it locks the card in position. Make sure that the cut corner is bottom right and the gold contacts of the card face into the phone. Note : When you need to remo ve the SIM card, slide it, as shown, and take it out of the sock et.
Getting Started 20 1. With the battery in position on the phone, connect the lead from the trav el adapter to the bottom of the phone. 2. Connect the adapter to a standard AC wall outlet.
Getting Started 22 4. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from both the power outlet and the charger . 5. Re move the battery from the charger .
24 Call Functions Making a Call When the idle screen is displayed, enter the area code and phone number , and press the key . Note: If you have checked the Auto Redial option in the Extra Settings menu ( Menu 4.
Call Functions 26 Making a Call from the Phonebook Y ou can store the phone numbers that you use regularly in the SIM card or the phone’ s memory , which are collectively called the Phonebook. Simply select the required name to recall the associated number .
Call Functions 28 Viewing Missed Calls If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, y ou can find out who is calling you, if this service is av ailable. So that you can call the person back, if necessary . The number of missed calls displays on the idle screen immediately after a call is missed.
Call Functions 30 Quickly Switching to the Silent Mode The silent mode is convenient when discretion is required and you wish to stop the phone from making any noise, in a theatre for example.
Selecting Functions and Options 32 To view the various functions/options av ailable and select the one required: 1. Press the appropriate soft key . In some functions, you may be ask ed for a password or PIN. Enter the required code and press the OK soft key .
Selecting Functions and Options 34 4. Scroll through the sub-menus until you reach the Language sub-menu, by pressing the or key . 5. T o view the languages available, press the Select soft key or the key . The current setting highlights. 6. Scroll through the list of languages until the appropriate one highlights, by pressing the or key .
Phonebook 36 4. Enter a name and press the OK soft key . The maximum length of a name depends on your SIM card. F or information on how to enter characters, see page 44. The phone now displays the first free location in the last memory used to save a number and name.
Phonebook 38 The following options are av ailable: Paste : allows you to paste the selected number into the normal dialling mode. Use this option to dial a number similar to one in the Phonebook, a different extension in the same office, for example. Use the key to change the number as required; refer to page 24 for further details.
Phonebook 40 Searching for a Number by Caller Group 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Name soft key . 2. Scroll to Group Search by pressing the or key and press the Select soft key . Y ou are asked to enter a group name. 3. Enter the first few letters of the group name that you wish to find.
Phonebook 42 Speed-Dialling Once you have stored phone numbers in the SIM card, you can set up to eight speed-dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you w ant, simply by pressing the associated number key . Setting Up Speed-Dial Entries 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Name soft key .
44 Entering Text When using your phone, you will often need to enter text. For example, when storing a name in the Phonebook, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events in your calendar . Y ou can enter alphanumeric characters by using y our phone’ s keypad.
Entering Text 46 Using the T9 Mode The T9 predictive text input mode allows you to k ey in any character using single k eystrokes. This text input mode is based on a built-in dictionary . To enter a word in the T9 mode: 1. When you are in T9 predictive text input mode, start entering a word by pressing keys to .
Entering Text 48 R efer to the table below for more information about the characters av ailable. •T o insert a space, press the k ey . •Y ou can move the cursor by using the and keys. T o delete letters, press the ke y. Press and hold the key to clear the display .
50 Options During a Call Y our phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Putting a Call on Hold Y ou can place the current call on hold whenever you want. Y ou can make another call while you ha ve a call in progress if your network supports this service.
Options During a Call 52 Muting/Sending Key Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the k ey tones. It allows you to press keys without hearing annoying k ey tones during a call.
Options During a Call 54 Making a Multiparty Call A multiparty call is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multiparty or conference call. F or more information, contact your service provider . Setting up the Multiparty Call 1.
56 Using the Menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow y ou to tailor it to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling with the navigation keys or by using the shortcuts.
Using the Menus 58 1. Messages (see page 62) 1.1 Inbox 1.2 Outbox 1.3 Write New 1.4 T emplates 1.5 Settings 1.5.1 Setting 1 * 1.5.2 Setting 2 * 1.5.3 Setting 3 * 1.5.4 Common Setting 1.6 My Objects 1.6.1 My EMS Melody 1.6.2 My EMS Picture 1.6.3 My EMS Animation 1.
Using the Menus 60 4. Phone Settings (continued) 4.6 Security 4.6.1 PIN Check 4.6.2 Change PIN 4.6.3 Phone Lock 4.6.4 Change Password 4.6.5 SIM Lock 4.6.6 FDN Mode* 4.6.7 Change PIN2* 4.7 Display Settings 4.7.1 Brightness 4.7.2 Back Light 4.7.3 Auto Light 4.
62 Messages The SMS (Short Message Service) function is a network service that may not be supported by your network. Y ou can send messages by a text, fax, Email and paging messaging systems, provided that these services are supported by your network.
Messages 64 Send : allows you to send a message that you ha ve received or saved. F or more information on how to send a message, see page 64. Cut Address : allows you to extr act URL or e-mail addresses or a phone numbers from the message text, so that you can sav e them in your phone’ s memory .
Messages 66 • Add Objects : allows you to add the required sound, melody picture or animation to the message. Select the category of the object to be added. In each category , you can select the various factory -set items or choose an item received from other sources, such as the Internet or other phones.
Messages 68 Setting Name: allows you to give a name to the setting group currently being defined. Common Setting : The following options are av ailable: R eply P ath: allows the recipient of your SMS message to send you a reply message via your message centre, if your network supports with this service.
Messages 70 Voice Mail (Menu 1.8) This menu provides you with a w ay of accessing your voice mailbox, if y our network supports this service. The following options are av ailable: Connect to Voice Server : before using this feature, you must enter the voice serv er number obtained from your service provider (see menu option 1.
Messages 72 Language : allows you to select your preferred language to display cell broadcast messages. Please contact your service provider for more information.
Call Records 74 Dialled Calls (Menu 2.3) This option lets you view the last 20 numbers you dialled. The number and name, if av ailable, display together with the date and time at which the call was made. By pressing the Options soft k ey , you can: • delete the number • edit the number and save it in the Phonebook Delete All (Menu 2.
76 Sound Settings Y ou can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • ring melody , volume and type • sounds made when you press a key , make an error or receive a message Note : When the phone is in the silent mode (see page 30), you cannot change the sound settings.
Sound Settings 78 Message Tone (Menu 3.5) This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received. SMS Tone This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new SMS message has been received. The following options are av ailable: OFF : the phone does not use the SMS tone.
Sound Settings 80 The following options are av ailable: Error Tone : sets whether the phone informs you that you make a mistak e or not. Minute Minder : sets whether the phone must beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call.
Phone Settings 82 My Settings (Menu 4.2) Y ou can change the background image and the display style of the menu mode according to y our preference. Wallpaper This option allows you to change the background image to be displayed in the idle mode. To change the background image: 1.
Phone Settings 84 Language (Menu 4.5) Y ou can select a display language. When the language option is set to Automatic , the language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card used.
Phone Settings 86 SIM Lock When the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. Y ou must enter the SIM lock code. Once you have entered the lock code, y ou are asked to confirm it by entering it again. To unlock the SIM, you must enter the SIM lock code.
Phone Settings 88 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 av ailable: Disable : the backlight is used according to the setting in the Back Light menu option ( Menu 4.
Phone Settings 90 Short Cut (Menu 4.9) The navigation keys can be used as shortcut k eys. When held down in the 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 or key , followed by the Select soft key .
Organiser 92 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 : T o skip to the previous or next month, press the and keys on the left side of the phone. 2. Press the Select soft key .
Organiser 94 5. Enter your deadline. If you do not want to set a deadline, press the Skip soft key . 6. Press the OK soft key . Editing the To Do List If tasks are already defined in the T o Do List when you select the To Do List menu option ( Menu 5.
Organiser 96 Time & Date (Menu 5.3) This option allows you to change the current time and date displayed. Y ou can also use this option to find out what time it is and another part of the world. The following options are av ailable: Set Time : allows you to enter the current time.
Organiser 98 To stop the alarm when it rings, open the phone and press the Exit soft key . When setting or viewing an alarm, the following options are available when y ou press the Options soft key: Remove Alarm : deactivates the current alarm. Alarm Sound Set : allows you to select the alarm melody .
100 Network Services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their av ailability and subscribe to them, if y ou wish. Call Diverting (Menu 6.1) This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specify .
Network Services 102 Call Barring (Menu 6.2) 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.
Network Services 104 Y ou can specify individual call waiting options for each of the following call types: •V oice calls only •D ata calls only To set your call waiting options: 1.
Network Services 106 Caller ID (Menu 6.5) Y ou 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 av ailable: Default : the default setting provided by the network is used.
Network Services 108 Band Selection (Menu 6.7) For the phone to mak e and receive phone calls, it must register with one of the av ailable networks. Y our phone can handle any of the following types o.
Funbox 110 Using the Soft Keys A bar containing browser commands is located at the bottom of the WAP browser displa y . The soft keys ( ) below the bar are used to execute these commands. The two keys are called soft keys because their function changes depending on the WAP browser application in use.
Funbox 112 2. Highlight the required menu option by pressing the and keys. 3. Select the option by pressing the Select soft key . 4. If necessary , select the secondary option using the and keys, and press the Select soft key to confirm. Note : The menus may v ary , depending on your version of the W AP Browser .
Funbox 114 Favorite This option allows you to store the URL addresses of your favourite web sites. Y ou can access this menu directly by pressing and holding the key while using the WAP Browser . To store a URL address: 1. Select an empty location and press the Options soft key .
Funbox 116 Clear Cache Y ou can clear the information stored in the cache, the phone’ s temporary memory which stores the most recently accessed W eb pages.
Funbox 118 Entering Text When entering URL addresses, the following input modes are available: ABC : allows you to enter upper-case English characters. abc : allows you to enter lower-case English characters. 123 : allows you to enter numbers. Sym : allows you to enter symbols.
120 Solving Problems Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may sav e you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages may appear Insert SIM Card • Check that the SIM card is correctly installed.
Solving Problems 122 • Are you holding the phone close enough to your mouth? The microphone is located at the bottom of the phone. The phone starts beeping and “**Warning** Low Battery” flashes on the display • The battery is insufficiently charged.
Access Codes 124 PIN The P ersonal I dentification N umber or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, the code is disabled and cannot be used until you re-enable it by entering the PUK (see below).
Access Codes 126 Barring Password The 4-digit barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. Y ou obtain the password from your service provider when y ou subscribe to this function. Y ou can change this password in the Call Barring menu option ( Menu 6.
Health and Safety Information 128 SA R tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR lev el of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value.
Health and Safety Information 130 •D o not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and life-time of the battery .
Health and Safety Information 132 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. T ry to plan calls when your car will be stationary . If you need to make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.
Health and Safety Information 134 Persons with pacemak ers: • Should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on • Should not carry the phon.
Health and Safety Information 136 Emergency Calls This phone, like any wireless phone, oper ates using r adio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions.
Health and Safety Information 138 Care and Maintenance Y our phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any w arranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years.
140 Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on y our mobile phone, here are a few definitions. Active Folder Ability to answer a call simply by opening the phone.
Glossary 142 PIN (Personal Identification Number) Security code that protects the phone against unauthorised use. The PIN is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card.
144 Index A Access codes • 123 Accessories • 9 Active folder • 89 Alarm (5.4) • 97 Alert type (3.3) • 77 Answering a call • 27 a second call • 53 Anykey Answer • 89 Auto light • 88 Auto power alarm • 97 Auto redial (4.
Index 146 Memos copying • 93 deleting • 93 editing • 92 writing • 92 Menus accessing by scroll • 56 accessing by shortcuts • 57 list • 57 Message tone (3.5) • 78 Messages broadcast (1.9) • 71 inbox (1.
Index 148.
149 Access the Menu Functions ➀ Press the Menu soft key . ➁ Scroll with the and k eys through the list of the menus until you reach the required menu. ➂ Press the Select soft key . ➃ Scroll with the and k eys through the list of the options until the required one is selected.
150 Answer a Call Open the phone or Press the key . Adjust the Vo l ume Press the or key on the left side of the phone. Choose the Alert T ype ➀ Select the Alert Type menu option ( 3.3 ). ➁ Select an option: • Light only • Melody • Vibration • Vibra+Melody ➂ Press the Select soft key .
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