SGH-D838User’s Guide
Get started8Low battery indicatorWhen the battery is low:• a warning tone sounds,• the low battery message displays, and• the empty battery icon bli
98Menu functions3. Select a device.4. Enter a Bluetooth PIN and press <OK>. This code is used just once and you do not need to memorise it.When
Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)99Receiving data via BluetoothTo receive data via Bluetooth, your phone’s Bluetooth feature must be active and its
100Menu functionsSIM lock(Menu 9.8.6)This menu allows your phone to work only with the current SIM by assigning a SIM lock password. You must enter th
101•DNS: activate or deactivate the DNS (Domain Name Server) addresses. •DNS 1 and DNS 2: enter the primary and secondary DNS addresses.•Bearer: selec
102Solve problemsHelp and personal needsTo save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple Solve problemschecks in this s
103Solve problems• Be sure that you are accessing the correct cellular network.• Be sure that you have not set an incoming call barring option.Your co
104Health and safety informationSAR certification informationThis phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves.Your
105Health and safety informationPrecautions when using batteries• Never use a charger or battery that is damaged in any way.• Use the battery only for
106Health and safety information• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object like a coin, clip or
107Health and safety informationPacemakersPacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wirele
Get started9Offline modeYou can switch the phone to Offline mode, in which the phone functions requiring network connection are deactivated. This mode
108Health and safety informationPotentially explosive environmentsSwitch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and
109Health and safety informationemergency call. Consult this document and your local cellular service provider.Other important safety information• Onl
110Health and safety information• Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone. • Do not u
World Wide Webhttp://www.samsungmobile.com* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this
Get started10Delete characters from the display, or items in an application.Press and hold to switch the phone on or off.End a call. In Menu mode, can
Get started11DisplayLayoutIcons1Received signal strengthGPRS networkConnecting to GPRS networkTransferring data in GPRS networkCall in progressOut of
Get started12Access menu functionsAlarm setp. 51Silent mode (Vibration)Silent mode (Mute)Call ringer set to vibrationMute mode, during a callBattery
Get started13Customise your phoneSelect an option1. Press a desired soft key.2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option.3. Pr
Get started14You can set wallpaper for the idle screen on the main display.1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Display settings
Get started15You can set up a menu of your own favourite menu items.To set a My menu item:1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Ph
Step outside the phone16Make/Answer callsStep outside the phoneBegin with your camera, the music player, the web, and other special featuresUse the ca
Step outside the phone17Play music1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select My files → Images → My photos.2. Select the photo you want.1. In Idle
ImportantsafetyprecautionsFailure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal.Drive safely at all timesDo not use a hand-held
Step outside the phone181. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Applications → Music player. 2. Press <Options> and select Add music from
Step outside the phone19Browse the webUsing a built-in web browser, you can easily access the wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services and
Step outside the phone20To the SIM card:1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Options>.2. Select Save contact → SIM → New or Update.3
Step outside the phone21Send messages1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Create message → Text message.2. Enter the message text
Step outside the phone22View messages1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Create message → Email.2. Select Subject.3. Enter the e
Step outside the phone23Use BluetoothYour phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, enabling you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth
Step outside the phone241. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Bluetooth → My devices → Search for new devices.2. Select a device.3
Step outside the phone25Use a memory cardYou can use an optional microSD memory card to increase your phone’s memory capacity.• Frequent erasing and w
Step outside the phone261. Slide the card into the card slot, with the label side face down.2. Press the card until it locks into place.1. Press the c
Step outside the phone27Watch the phone display on a TVYou can view the display of your phone on a TV screen by connecting the phone and TV with a TV
1Important safety precautionsBe aware of special regulationsMeet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone wheneve
28Enter textChinese Phrasal Pinyin, Chinese Stroke, English word, ABC, Number, Symbol and Korean modesYou can enter text for some features, such as Me
Enter text 293. If you cannot find the character you want from the display, press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through the word choices.4. Press [1] to
30Enter textRefer to the following table:Entering strokes and characters in Stroke mode1. Press the keys that correspond to a character’s component st
Enter text 31Using English word modeThis mode allows you to enter English by using T9 technology. T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows yo
32Enter textUsing ABC modePress the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the display.Tips for using ABC mode• To enter the same let
33Using Korean modeYou can enter Korean words by pressing the associated keys repeatedly as you would in English mode.Entering Korean consonantsWhen e
34Call functionsOther Korean mode operations• Press [ ] to insert a space between characters.• Press and hold [ ] to start a new line.• Press the Navi
Call functions 35Redialling recent numbers1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of recent numbers.2. Scroll to the number you want and pre
36Call functionsUsing the headsetUse the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone. Connect the headset to the jack on the left side o
373. Press <Options> and select End held call to end the call on hold.4. To end the current call, press [ ].Using the speakerphone featureUse yo
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
38Menu functions•Transfer: transfer the currently active call to a caller on hold. The two callers can talk to each other, but you are disconnected fr
Menu functions Call log (Menu 1)39Using call log optionsWhile viewing call details, press <Options> to access the following options:•Call: ed
40Menu functionsCall costs (Menu 1.7) This network feature displays the cost of calls. This menu is available only if supported by your SIM card. Note
Menu functions Phonebook (Menu 2)41Finding a contact in Idle modeYou can find contacts in Idle mode, by the spelling of a contact name. The phone s
42Menu functionsStoring a contact on the SIM card1. Select SIM.2. Enter information about the contact.•Name: assign a name.•Phone number: add a number
Menu functions Phonebook (Menu 2)43Speed dial (Menu 2.4)Use this menu to assign a speed dial number (2 to 9) for 8 of your most frequently dialled
44Menu functionsOwn number (Menu 2.6) Use this feature to check your phone numbers, or to assign a name to each of the numbers. Changes made here do n
Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)45Applications (Menu 3)Use this menu to play music files or play Java games. You can also use convenient featur
46Menu functionsDuring playback, use the following keys:Using music player optionsFrom the music player screen, press <Options> to access the fo
Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)47•Settings: change the default settings for playing music files. Repeat mode: select a repeat mode.Shuffle: se
3Special features of your phone• Phone to TVView photos and video clips captured with the phone on your TV screen.• File viewerOpen documents in vario
48Menu functions3. Press <Stop> or [Down] to end recording. The voice memo is automatically saved.4. Press [ ] to review the voice memo, or [Up]
Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)494. Press <Done>.5. Press <Options> and select Save as.6. Enter a new file name and press [ ]. Tra
50Menu functions3. Press <Options> and select Add image. 4. Add a photo by selecting or taking a photo. The added photo appears in the image box
Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)51•Upgrade: upgrade the application to the latest version.•Send information via Text message: send the URL cont
52Menu functionsStopping an alarm• For a non-wake-up alarm, press any key.• For a wake-up alarm, press <Confirm> or [ ]. Press any key, except f
Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)53• Press [ ] to change the temperature to above zero (+) or below zero (-).4. Press [Left] or [Right] to selec
54Menu functionsMemo (Menu 3.12) Use this menu to make memos of important things and manage them.Creating a memo1. Press <Options> and select Cr
Menu functions Browser (Menu 4)55Navigating the webUsing page optionsFrom any web page, press <Options> to access the following options:•Go t
56Menu functionsPreferences: change the browser display and sound settings.Certificates: access certificate information.About browser: access version
Menu functions Browser (Menu 4)57Bookmarks (Menu 4.4)Use this menu to save URL addresses in order to quickly access web pages.Adding a bookmark1. P
4ContentsUnpack 6Make sure you have each itemYour phone 6Keys, features, and locationsGet started 7First steps to operating your phoneInstall and c
58Menu functionsClear cache (Menu 4.7)Use this menu to clear information stored in the cache, a temporary memory site that stores recently accessed we
Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)59•Save and send: send the message and then save it in the Sentbox folder.•Preview as vivid message: view the messa
60Menu functions5. Select the Sound line.6. Select Add sound and add a sound clip.7. Select the Message line.8. Enter the message text and press [ ].9
Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)61Email (Menu 5.1.3)You can create and send e-mails that include text, audio, and images. Creating and sending an e
62Menu functions•Remove subject/Remove message/Remove attachment: remove an added item.•Remove all attachments: delete all attached files.My messages
Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)63•Zoom view: zoom in or out on the text by pressing [ / ]. To switchback to normal view, press <Back>.•View
64Menu functionsConfiguration messages•Install: apply the configuration specified in the message to your phone.•Delete: delete the message.•Lock/Unloc
Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)65While viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options:•Send again: retry sending the mes
66Menu functionsEmail inbox (Menu 5.2.5)This folder stores e-mails that you have received.Viewing an e-mail1. Select an e-mail account.2. Press <Ye
Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)67•Lock/Unlock: lock the e-mail to protect it from being deleted, or unlock the e-mail.•Details: access the e-mail
5Overview of menu functionsTo access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode.1 Call logp. 381 Recent contacts2 Missed calls3 Dialled calls4 R
68Menu functionsMultimedia message templates (Menu 5.3.2)You can access embedded MMS templates or ones you have saved so that you can use them when co
Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)69•Receiving options: activate 3D view mode for displaying received messages. The phone will convert message text t
70Menu functionsAllow adverts: accept advertisements.Allow information: accept information messages.Allow report: set the network to inform the sender
Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)71Priority: select the priority level of e-mails.Attach your vCard: allow your contact information to be attached t
72Menu functions- Account name: enter a name for the currently selected account.- User name: enter a user name.- Email address: enter your e-mail addr
Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)73- Password: enter the IMAP4 password.- Use SMTP authentication: enable SMTP authentication, which requires the us
74Menu functionsMemory status (Menu 5.6)Use this menu to view the amount of memory currently in use in each message folder.My files (Menu 6) The My fi
Menu functions My files (Menu 6)751. Select My photos.2. Press <Options> and select Slide show.3. Select an interval option. The slide show b
76Menu functionsPlaying a video clip1. Select a video folder.2. Select a video clip.During playback, use the following keys:Using video optionsAfter p
Menu functions My files (Menu 6)77Music (Menu 6.3)This menu displays music files you have downloaded or imported from a computer.Select a file. The
6UnpackMake sure you have each itemYou can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer.PhoneTravel AdapterBatteryUser’s GuideThe items s
78Menu functionsOther files (Menu 6.5)Use this menu to view, without corruption, various document files and files stored in the phone’s memory. Availa
Menu functions My files (Menu 6)79•Show thumbnail/Hide thumbnail: display or hide the map of the current page.•Zoom: zoom in or out.•Fit to: fit th
80Menu functionsMemory status (Menu 6.7)Use this menu to view memory information for media items in the phone’s memory or on a memory card. For the ph
Menu functions Calendar (Menu 7)81•Location: enter information about the appointed location. •Alarm: set an alarm for the appointment. •Before: set
82Menu functionsConsulting the calendarOnce you have created items, the type icons and the number of items for a specific day appear at the bottom of
Menu functions Camera (Menu 8)83Viewing items in a different modeYou can change the calendar display to Day view or Week view. Press <Options>
84Menu functions2. Make any desired adjustments.• Press < > to access camera options.next section• Use the keypad to change the camera settings
Menu functions Camera (Menu 8)85Scene programs: set whether or not to use Night shot mode.Shutter sound: select the sound that you hear when you pr
86Menu functionsUsing photo optionsAfter saving a photo, press <Options> to access the following options:•View: access one of the multi-shot pho
Menu functions Camera (Menu 8)874. Press [ ] or < > to stop recording. The video is automatically saved in the My video clips folder.Using ca
7Get startedFirst steps to operating your phoneSIM card informationWhen you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Ide
88Menu functionsWhite balance: adjust the colour balance of the image. You can make your video appear warmer or cooler.•Camcorder shortcuts: view the
Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)89•Go to my video clips: access the My video clips folder.p. 75•Lock/Unlock: lock the file to protect it from bein
90Menu functions•Language: you can change the language of the display.•Fuzzy pinyin pairs: you can select Mohu pinyin pairs so that you can easily ent
Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)91Volume key (Menu 9.2.5)Use this menu to set whether the phone mutes the call ringer or rejects a call if you pres
92Menu functionsBrightness (Menu 9.3.4)You can adjust the brightness of the display for varying lighting conditions.Dialling display (Menu 9.3.5) Use
Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)93Time alert (Menu 9.4.4)Use this menu to set the phone to alert you of the current time and set an hourly alert.•P
94Menu functions•Dimmed: select the length of time the display stays on in Dim mode after the backlight turns off. After a specified time, the display
Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)95Call barring(Menu 9.6.2)This network service allows you to restrict your calls.1. Select a call barring option:•A
96Menu functionsCaller ID (Menu 9.6.5)This network service allows you to hide your phone number from the person you are calling. If you select Default
Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)97Setting up the Bluetooth featureThe Bluetooth menu provides the following options:•Activation: activate or deacti
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