Samsung SGH-C238 Manual de usuario

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS * Depending on the software installed or your service provider, some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone.* D

7Get startedFirst steps to operate your phoneSIM card informationWhen you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Ident

8Get startedLow battery indicatorWhen the battery is low:• a warning tone sounds,• the battery low message displays, and• the empty battery icon bli

9Get startedKeys and displayKey(s) DescriptionPerform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display.In Idle mode, access your favourite men

10Get startedDisplayLayoutThe display has the three areas.IconsReceived signal strengthKey Lock mode is activep. 55Call in progressOut of your servic

11Get startedAccess menu functionsUse the soft keysThe roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are using. The bottom line of the dis

12Get startedCustomise your phone1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Phone settings → Language.2. Select a language.1. In Idle mode, press

13Get startedMake/Answer calls5. Select Phone lock.6. Select Enable.7. Enter the password and press <OK>.You can lock the keypad to prevent acci

14Step outside the phoneBegin with your WAP, messages, FM radio, and other special featuresBrowse WAPUsing a built-in WAP (Wireless Access Protocol) b

15Step outside the phoneSend messages1. In Idle mode, press <Phonebook> and select Search.2. Select an entry.3. Select a number.4. Press [ ] to

16Step outside the phoneView messages8. To add other destinations, select Add destination and repeat from step 6. 9. To add destinations of other type

SGH-C238User’s Guide

17Step outside the phoneListen to the FM radio1. Plug the connector of the headset into the jack on the right side of the phone.2. In Idle mode, press

18Enter textPinyin, Stroke, English, Quick English (T9), Number, and Symbolic modesYou can enter text for some features such as messaging, Phonebook,

Enter text 19•Press [C] to remove strokes to the left. Holding [C] removes all of entered key strokes or characters.Using Chinese Stroke modesThese

20Enter textUsing English modePress the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen.Tips for using English mode• To enter the s

Enter text 212.When the word displays correctly, go to step 4. Otherwise, press [0] to display alternative word choices for the keys that you have

22Call functionsCall functionsAdvanced calling featuresMaking a call1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number.2. Press [ ].Making an inter

Call functions 232. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through other numbers.3. Press <Dial> or [ ] to dial the number you want.Ending a callPres

24Call functionsOptions during a callYou can access a number of functions during a call.Adjusting the volume during a callUse [ / ] to adjust the earp

Call functions 25Using PhonebookYou can access the Phonebook menu to locate or store entries.p. 26Press <Options> and select Phonebook.Answe

26Menu functionsDropping one participant1. Press <Options> and select Select one. 2. Select a name or number from the participant list.3. Press

Use road safely at all timesDo not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuellingDo not use the pho

Menu functions Phonebook273. Select the number you want.4. Press [ ] to dial the number, or <Options> to access Phonebook options.Using Phone

28Menu functionsGroup searchUse this menu to search your entries in Phonebook in caller groups.1. Enter the first few letters of the group name.2. Sel

Menu functions SIM AT (Menu 1)29Press and hold the appropriate key in Idle mode.Delete allUse this menu to delete all of the entries stored in Phon

30Menu functionsMissed calls (Menu 2.1)This menu displays the most recently received calls that you did not answer.Received calls (Menu 2.2) This menu

Menu functions Network services (Menu 3)31•Total cost: check the total cost of all of your calls since your last reset the cost counter. If the tot

32Menu functionsCall barring (Menu 3.2)This network service allows you to restrict your calls.1. Select a call barring option:•All outgoing: prohibit

Menu functions Network services (Menu 3)33You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between

34Menu functionsBand selection (Menu 3.7)For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must register with an available network. Your phone can han

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)35Message tone (Menu 4.5) Use this menu to select a ring tone or alert type for incoming messages. •SMS tone: speci

36Menu functionsTo access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Messages.Text messages (Menu 5.1)Short Message Service (SMS) allows yo

Important safety precautions1InterferenceAll wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their performance.Be aware of special

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)37•Select objects: save images or sounds from the message into your phone.Write new (Menu 5.1.3)You can create and

38Menu functionsSettings (Menu 5.1.6)Use this menu to customise the SMS settings.•Setting x (where x is the setting group number): Each group has its

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)39•Connect to voice server: connect to the voice server to allow you to listen to your messages. You can also conne

40Menu functions• notification that you have not read• you are retrieving from the server• the server is processing your request• the server is fa

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)41•Edit message: edit the message.•Properties: view the properties of the message.Draft (Menu 5.2.3)After creating

42Menu functions5. Select a destination type (To, Cc, Bcc).6. Select one of Phone number, E-mail address, or Phonebook.7. Enter a destination number o

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)43•Auto download: set whether or not your phone retrieves new incoming messages from the MMS server without notific

44Menu functions•Inbox: view push messages you have received.•Receive: determine whether or not your phone receives push messages.Never: the phone rej

Menu functions Funbox (Menu 6)45•Edit home: edit the URL address of the homepage.•Clear cache: delete information stored in the cache.•Inbox: read

46Menu functions•Bearer: select a bearer for each type of network address accessed; GPRS or Data.When the bearer is set to GPRS:•IP address: enter the

2About this GuideThis User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, pl

Menu functions Funbox (Menu 6)47Games & More (Menu 6.3)You can download MIDlets (Java applications that run on mobile phones) from various sour

48Menu functions•Set as wallpaper: set the image as your wallpaper for the idle screen.Delete all (Menu 6.6)You can delete all of the downloaded items

Menu functions Organiser (Menu 7)49• To remove all alarm sets, select Remove alarm from the Alarm screen.Setting the alarm to ring even if the phon

50Menu functions•Edit: edit the memo.•Alarm: set an alarm for the memo.•Delete: delete the memo.•Copy to: copy the memo to another date.•Move to: chan

Menu functions Organiser (Menu 7)512. Enter the first task and press <OK>. 3. Select a priority level.4. Enter your deadline and press [ ].Ot

52Menu functionsMemo list (Menu 7.6.2)Use this menu to access the list of the voice memos you have recorded.Press <Options> to access the follow

Menu functions FM Radio (Menu 8)53Finding and setting radio channels1. Plug the connector of the headset into the jack on the right side of the pho

54Menu functions•Pop-up alert: set the phone to alert you to listen to the radio at a specific time. When the pop-up notification appears on the scree

Menu functions Phone settings (Menu 9)55•Text display: determine the phone displays the time and date.•Text color: select a colour of the text.Auto

56Menu functionsLanguage (Menu 9.5)Use this menu to select one of several languages for the display text.Security (Menu 9.6)Use this menu to protect t

3Special features of your phone•PhonebookStore up to 1000 home, office, or cellular phone numbers for your contacts.• Multimedia Message Service (MMS)

Menu functions Phone settings (Menu 9)572. Press <OK> to lock the marked items.3. Enter the phone password and press <OK>.To access a l

58Reset settings (Menu 9.9) Use this menu to reset the phone to its default settings. Enter the 4- to 8-digit phone password and press <OK>.Solv

Solve problems 59“Enter PUK”• The PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times in succession, and the phone is now blocked. Enter the PUK suppli

60The audio quality of the call is poor• Check the signal strength indicator on the display ( ). The number of bars indicates the signal strength from

Health and safety information 61SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power

62Health and safety information• Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. Disconnect the ch

Health and safety information 63Operating environmentRemember to follow any special regulations in force in the area you are in, and always switch of

64Health and safety informationOther medical devicesIf you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determin

Health and safety information 65Emergency callsThis phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless, and landline networks as

66Health and safety information• Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft. It is dangerous and illegal to use wireless phones in an aircraft

4ContentsUnpack 6Make sure you have each itemYour phone 6Buttons, features, and locationsGet started 7First steps to operate your phoneInstall and

Health and safety information 67• Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation.• Do not put the phon

5Overview of menu functionsTo access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode.1 SIM AT*p. 292 2 Call recordsp. 291 Missed calls2 Received cal

6UnpackMake sure you have each itemYou can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer.Your phoneButtons, features, and locations