Samsung SGH-S508 Manual de usuario

DUAL BANDGPRS TELEPHONESGH-S508* Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone,depending on the software installed or your service pr

16Getting StartedInserting/Removing the SIM CardWhen you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a SIM card loaded with your subscripti

Getting Started182. Press the battery until it clicks into place. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching the phone on. Remo

Getting Started203. When charging is finished, disconnect the adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the phone by pressing the grey tab

Getting Started225. Remove the battery from the battery charger.Low Battery IndicatorWhen the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time rema

Getting Started24Selecting Functions and OptionsYour phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise it. These functions are arranged in m

26Call FunctionsMaking a CallUsing the Number KeypadWhen the idle screen is displayed, enter the area code and phone number, and press the key.Note:

Call Functions283. To dial the number, press the key.To view each call record, see “Call Records” on page 82.Viewing Missed CallsIf you have a subsc

Call Functions30Rejecting a CallTo reject an incoming call, press the key or Reject soft key. If the Side key option is set to Reject, you can press

Call Functions32Muting/Sending Key TonesYou can turn the key tones off or on during a call. When the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not

Call Functions34Transferring a CallYou can transfer the current call to the call on hold if this service is supported by the network, so that the call

3 Contents Important Safety Precautions ... 7Unpacking ... 9Your Phone ...

Call Functions36Making a Multi-party CallA multi-party call feature is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a

Call Functions38Removing One Participant1. Press the Options soft key and select the Remove option.2. Press the Up or Down key to highlight a particip

Entering Text40Changing the Text Input ModeWhen you are in a field that allows character entry, you should notice the text input mode indicator on the

Entering Text423. If you cannot find the character you want from the display, press the Up or Down key to scroll through choices in the Character Sele

Entering Text44The table shows the stroke/key relationship:Typing Strokes and Characters in Stroke Mode1. To type a character, press keys correspondin

Entering Text46Using Quick English ModeTo type a word, press keys corresponding to the letters you need. Remember the following as you are typing:1. S

Entering Text48Using English ModeWhen typing in English mode, press the key labelled with the required letter:- Once for the first letter- Twice for t

Entering Text50Using Symbolic ModeSymbolic mode enables you to enter symbols in your text.To Press thedisplay more symbols Up or Down key.enter a symb

Phonebook52Storing a Number in Idle ModeAs soon as you start to enter a number, Save appears above the left soft key to allow you to store the number

Phonebook545. Once you have found the entry, press the Ok soft key.Changing the Phonebook EntriesChanging the Phone memory entriesScroll to the catego

Contents 4 Phonebook ... 51 Creating a Phonebook Entry ... 51Searching fo

Phonebook56Speed-diallingYou can set up to eight speed-dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing the associated num

Phonebook58Dialling a Number Stored in the SIM CardOnce you have stored phone numbers in your SIM card, you can dial them easily whenever required.To

Phonebook60Editing Group SettingsYou can change the settings of the five predefined caller groups.1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Phon

Phonebook62To remove one of your numbers:1. Select the entry you want to delete from the Own number list and press the Select soft key.2. Scroll to De

64Using the MenusThe phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor it to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus.

Using the Menus662. Call records (see page 82)2.1 Missed calls2.2 Received calls2.3 Dialled calls2.4 Delete all2.4.1 Missed calls2.4.2 Received c

Using the Menus685. Organiser (see page 100)5.1 New memo5.2 Calendar5.3 To do list5.4 Clock5.4.1 Set time5.4.2 Set date5.4.3 Set world time5.4

70MessagesThis menu allows you to create, send, read and save messages with the Short Message Service (SMS: text message) and Enhanced Message Service

Messages72Call back: allows you to call the sender back.Cut number: allows you to extract the numbers in the message, so that you can dial a number or

Messages74New message (Menu 1.3)Via this menu, you can write messages, containing text, images and melodies.1. Create a message.In the first line of t

Contents 6 Fun Box... 122 WWW Services (Menu 7.1) ... 122Fun Club (

Messages766. When you have finished entering the numbers, press the Ok soft key.If you did not store the SMS centre number in the current setting grou

Messages78Settings (Menu 1.6)Via this menu, you can set up default SMS information.The following options are available:Service centre: allows you to s

Messages80Broadcast (Menu 1.9)This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics, such as the weather or traffic. Messages are

82Call RecordsIn this menu, you can view the:• calls you missed, received or dialled.• cost of your calls.• length of your calls.Missed calls (Menu 2.

Call Records84Delete all (Menu 2.4)You can delete all of the numbers, selectively depending on the record types or all together.When a confirming mess

86Sound SettingsYou can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the:• ring tone, volume and type for incoming calls or m

Sound Settings88Connection tone (Menu 3.4)This menu allows you to specify whether or not the phone beeps when your call is connected to the system. Th

90Phone SettingsMany different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences in thePhone Settings menu.Greeting message (Menu 4.1)

Phone Settings92Skin (Menu 4.2.2)You can change the colour setting of the display components, such as text, soft key indications area or the menu nam

Phone Settings94The following options are available:Enable: you must enter the PIN each time the phone is switched on.Disable: the phone connects dire

7 Important Safety Precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road

Phone Settings96FDN mode (Menu 4.4.6)The FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a

Phone Settings98Fax mode (Menu 4.7)You can use your phone as a modem for faxing when it is connected to computing devices. You need to purchase a data

100OrganiserThe Organiser feature enables you to:• view the calendar and/or write a memo or to do list.• set the current date and time, and find out w

Organiser102Calendar (Menu 5.2)The calendar helps you to keep track of schedule, calls that you need to make, tasks that you need to do and anniversar

Organiser104Press the Select soft key to view the memos.If you have created more than one memo on the same day, you can scroll to the event you want t

Organiser106Clock (Menu 5.4)This option allows you to change the current time and date displayed. You can also check the current time for Greenwich Me

Organiser108Alarm (Menu 5.5)This option allows you to set an alarm to ring at a specific time. You can set up to three alarms or set the phone to ring

Organiser110Calculator (Menu 5.6)You can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator performs basic arithmetic functions, such as addition, subtract

Organiser112Units AvailableTimer (Menu 5.8)Using the Timer feature, you can set the phone to sound an alarm after a certain time.1. Press the Set soft

114Network ServicesThese menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them,

Important Safety Precautions 8 Sensible Use Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the ph

Network Services116Deactivating Specific Call Diverting Options1. Select the call diverting option to be deactivated.2. Select the type of calls to wh

Network Services1184. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider.The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’

Network Services120Network selection (Menu 6.4)The Network Selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roa

122Fun BoxThe Fun box menu contains several fun options:• WWW Services• Fun Club•Media box•Games• IrDAWWW Services (Menu 7.1)Your phone comes equipped

Fun Box124Entering Text in the WAP BrowserWhen you are prompted to enter text, the current text input mode appears above the right soft key.For furthe

Fun Box126Bookmark (Menu 7.1.2)This menu allows you to store the URL addresses of up to 5 of your favourite Web sites. To store a URL address:1. Selec

Fun Box128GPRS setting: you can change the proxy settings for the GPRS network.Gateway: enter the IP Address and IP Port.APN: enter the access point n

Fun Box130Gift Box (Menu 7.2.3)When you access Samsung Fun Club, you can receive images and ring tones from other people as gifts. Once you receive a

Fun Box132Games (Menu 7.4)Using this menu, you can also enjoy playing three games. Scroll to the required game by pressing the Up or Down key and pres

Fun Box134Go! Hamster (Menu 7.4.2)Go! Hamster is an arcade board game. It requires patience and discretion. The aim is to remove about 80% of the back

10 Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone:EarpieceDisplaySoft key (right)WAP Browser keyAlphanumeri

Fun Box136If there is no communication between your phone and the IrDA-compliant device within 1 minute of activating the feature, it is automatically

138Using ALS (Alternate Line Service)The ALS feature enables two lines to be associated with one SIM card. Consequently, you can make and receive call

140Solving ProblemsBefore contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnece

Solving Problems142The phone starts beeping and “Battery Low” flashes on the displayThe battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the battery.The au

Access Codes144PIN2The PIN2, supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access some functions, such as charging unit counters. These functions are o

146Health and Safety InformationBattery SafetyStandby time will be reduced in the following conditions:•When you use the additional features on your p

Health and Safety Information148Road SafetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But a

Health and Safety Information150Operating EnvironmentRemember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off

Health and Safety Information152Posted FacilitiesSwitch your phone off in any facility where posted notices require you to do so.Potentially Explosive

Health and Safety Information154Other Important Safety Information•Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle

Your Phone 12 Ends a call. Switches the phone on and off when held down. In Menu mode, cancels your input and returns to Idle mode. Quickly accesses

Health and Safety Information156•Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation.•Do not put the phone i

Glossary158EMS (Enhanced Message Service)Network service sending and receiving messages that include images, sounds and animations to and from another

Glossary160Soft KeysTwo keys marked and on the phone, the purpose of which:•varies according to the function that you are currently using• is indi

161Access the Menu Functions➀ Press the Menu soft key in Idle mode.➁ Scroll with the Left or Down key through the main menus until you reach the

162Redial the Last NumberPress the key twice.Speed-DialIn Idle mode, press and hold the appropriate key (2 to 9). Or, press the key and the key.Di

Your Phone14IconsIcon DescriptionShows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal.Appears when a call is in