01-250 4/2/99 11:47 AM Page 1 SGH-250 MOBILE PHONE Owner’s Instructions MENU OK 1 4 7 .
01-250 4/2/99 11:47 AM Page 2 Rear View of the Phone (Without the Battery) Front View of the Phone Volume Up/Down buttons LCD display Antenna Flashing indicator Earpiece Battery release button Phonebook/ Menu scroll button MENU C MENU OK AMPHENOL OPEN SIMLOCK OK SIM card holder SIM card C 1 .
01-250 4/2/99 11:47 AM Page 4 Handset Display and Indicators Parts List The SGH-250 product contains the following parts.
01-250 4/2/99 11:47 AM Page 6 Warranty Details Contents Please record the model and serial numbers of your unit and the date of purchase and dealer in the space provided below. YOUR MOBILE PHONE ■ ■ ■ We recommend that you keep your purchase receipt with this booklet in case your telephone should require servicing during the warranty period. ■ ■ ■ Serial Number: Date of Purchase: General Safety Precautions............................................... 10 Battery Safety Precautions...............
01-250 4/2/99 11:47 AM Contents Page 8 (cont.) MEMORY DIALLING ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Storing a Phone Number in the Phonebook...................... Storing the Last Dialled Numbers in the Phonebook ....... Dialling a Stored Number.................................................. Using Speed Dialling......................................................... Scanning the Phonebook by Names ................................. Scanning the Phonebook by Memory Locations...............
01-250 4/2/99 11:47 AM Page 10 General Safety Precautions The illustrations below indicate the general safety precautions to be taken when using your mobile phone. 10 The use of mobile phones in aircraft: ◆ Is dangerous to aircraft operations ◆ May disrupt the cellular network ◆ Is illegal Failure to observe in-flight regulations may lead to the suspension of cellular services and/or legal action. Avoid contact between the antenna and the face (especially the eyes) during a conversation.
01-250 4/2/99 11:47 AM Page 12 Battery Safety Precautions The illustrations below indicate the precautions to be taken with the battery pack. To maximise the charging capacity, avoid repetitive partial discharging and charging. It is recommended that you wait until the low battery warning tone sounds and the Low Battery message is displayed before charging the battery.
01-250 4/2/99 11:47 AM Page 14 Inserting Your SIM Card Before you can make a call on your mobile phone, you must insert a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) card. You are given this card (1/2 in. by 1 in.) when you take out your subscription with a network operator. For more details about the SIM card, refer to the glossary on page 77. ☞ NEVER touch the gold contacts on the chip, as you may damage the SIM card. 1. Remove the battery pack (see page 17). 2 2. Turn the phone face down. 3.
01-250 4/2/99 11:47 AM Page 16 Battery Types Attaching and Removing a Battery Pack Your cellular phone is supplied with a slim rechargeable battery. In addition, you can also use a long-life battery (options). The two batteries have different capacities: You must replace or charge the battery pack on the rear of the phone when Low Battery is displayed and you hear a warning beep. • Slim battery: lasts as long as the light battery but is heavier • Long-life battery: lasts longer than the other two 1.
01-250 4/2/99 11:48 AM Page 18 Charging a Battery Pack Switching the Phone On and Off You are supplied with a battery charger that must be plugged into an appropriate wall socket (230V, 50Hz). For more details about charging times, see page 16. A mobile phone can only place and receive calls when it is switched on. • The battery pack may become warm during charging. See pages 12 and 13 for various safety precautions to be taken with the battery pack.
01-250 4/2/99 11:48 AM Page 20 Entering Your PIN Code Extending the Antenna The SIM card is protected by a PIN (Personal Identification Number) that you must enter the first time you use your phone or each time it is switched on, if this option is set (see page 50). If the signal received is weak (crackling and background noise during a telephone conversation), you can pull out the telescopic antenna. • For more details about the PIN and PUK codes, refer to the glossary on page 77.
01-250 4/2/99 11:48 AM Selecting a Menu Option Choosing Your Language Most of your phone’s functions are selected via menus. To select a menu or sub-menu option, proceed as follows. When you start using your cellular phone for the first time, you must select the language in which the various menus and indications are displayed. You can choose between Twelve languages (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Dutch, Portuguese and Turkish). 1.
01-250 4/2/99 11:48 AM Page 24 Placing a Call You can only place a call when a network is displayed. 1. Type in the required telephone number, including the area code. Tel Number: +8225413000 Result: The number entered is displayed. MENU OK 1 4 . 3 C 2 ABC 5 To place an international call, insert a “+” before the international code by pressing for more than one second. Example: + 82 2 541 3000. 2.
02-250 4/2/99 11:35 AM Page 2 Receiving a Call You can only receive a call when the phone is in Standby mode. 1. When a call is received: ◆ Your phone rings (if this option is set; see page 30) ◆ Called is displayed If your phone was set to the vibration mode, the phone vibrates when a call is received. 4. If reception is poor (crackling or background noise during the conversation), carefully pull the antenna out to its full extension.
02-250 4/2/99 11:35 AM Page 4 Viewing Information about Calls Resetting the Call Timer You can view useful information about your calls. You can reset the call information whenever you want. Example: You wish to know the length of a call that you have just made to evaluate its cost. MENU C 1. In Standby mode, press MENU to enter the menu system. Result: The first menu appears. 2. To display the... 2. Press 3, 4 to access the Reset? submenu option.
02-250 4/2/99 11:36 AM Page 6 Selecting the Ringing Tone Adjusting the Ringing Volume You can select the ringing tone according to: You can adjust the ringing volume according to: ◆ Your requirements and preferences ◆ The environmental conditions in which you are using the phone ◆ Your requirements and preferences ◆ The environmental conditions in which you are using the phone 1. In Standby mode, press MENU to enter the menu system. Result: The first menu appears. MENU 1 C 2 1.
02-250 4/2/99 11:36 AM Page 8 Adjusting the Key Volume Muting the Microphone You can adjust the dialling volume according to: During a telephone conversation, you can temporarily mute the microphone on your phone. ◆ Your requirements and preferences ◆ The environmental conditions in which you are using the phone Example: You wish to talk to someone else in the room without your correspondent hearing. MENU In Standby mode, press the volume button on the left side to adjust the loudness. 1.
02-250 4/2/99 11:36 AM Page 10 Automatic Redialling Redialling One of the Last Ten Numbers Your mobile phone is equipped with an Automatic redialling function that will redial a number ten times if the call is busy, network is busy or network connection is failed. Your mobile phone automatically stores the last ten numbers dialled in memory. You can thus call back one or more of your last ten correspondents, without having to re-enter the phone numbers. 1 .
02-250 4/2/99 11:36 AM Page 12 Storing a Phone Number in the Phonebook (1) You can store the numbers that you dial most frequently in memory, so that you do not have to enter them each time. According to your SIM card, 1 to 120 phone numbers can be stored, each phone number can be up to 20 digits. MEN 1 OK 1 . C 2 ABC Enter Tel: 086519412532 18 1. In Standby mode, press to enter the phone book menu. Result: The Sub-menu of the phone book appears. 4. (cont.
02-250 4/2/99 11:36 AM Page 14 Storing a Phone Number in the Phonebook (2) MEN 2 OK 1 2. Press to enter the phone book menu. Result: Enter Name: appears. C 2 . . 2 ABC 3 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9 WXYZ 3. Enter the name (up to 12 characters) to be stored with the number, then press /OK. Result: Location: is displayed. DEF 0 4 M 1 4 . 5 1. In Standby mode, press /OK. Result: The last number dialled is displayed. M C OK 2.
02-250 4/2/99 11:37 AM Page 16 Dialling a Stored Number Using Speed Dialling Once you have stored phone numbers in the phonebook, you can dial them whenever you want. Memory registers 1 to 9 are special speed dialling registers. You can dial the corresponding number, simply by pressing one button. 8 9 TUV 1. Press the number of the memory location containing the number to be dialled. WXYZ 0 Hold down the button corresponding to the speed dialling number to be dialled for at least two seconds.
02-250 4/2/99 11:37 AM Page 18 Scanning the Phonebook by Names Scanning the Phonebook by Memory Locations If you do not remember which phone number has been stored in which register, you can scan through the names until you find the one for which you are looking. If you do not remember which telephone number has been stored in which register, you can scan through the memory registers until you find the one for which you are looking. ME 1OK 1 C 2 . 1.
02-250 4/2/99 11:38 AM Page 20 Deleting a Phonebook Entry by Name Deleting a Phonebook Entry by Memory Location If you stored a telephone number and associated name but no longer want to keep them, you can scan for the name and clear the corresponding register. If you stored a telephone number and associated memory location but no longer want to keep them, you can scan for the location and clear the corresponding register. MEN 1 OK 1 C 2 ABC 1 . 2 ABC 4 GHI 5 JKL 7 2.
02-250 4/2/99 11:38 AM Page 22 Preventing Access to Your Phone Settings Preventing Access to the Memory Registers You can block access to some of your phone’s preference settings, so that they will not be changed by anyone else. You can prevent the memory registers from being dialled or changed (phone numbers and names stored in memory). Example: You wish to keep your personal data confidential. 1. In Standby mode, press MENU to enter the menu system. Result: The first menu appears.
02-250 4/2/99 11:38 AM Page 24 Displaying Your Own Phone Number The availability of this service depends on your SIM card. 1. In Standby mode, press MENU to enter the menu system. Result: The first menu appears. MENU K C Locking the Phone You can allow your phone to be locked automatically every time it switches on. Example: You want to prevent your phone from being used by unathorized person. 1. In Standby mode, press MENU to enter the menu system. Result: The first menu appears.
03-250 4/2/99 11:27 AM Page 2 Preventing Access to Your Phone Changing Your PIN You can require that the PIN supplied with your SIM card be entered each time you switch your phone on. You can change the PIN that came with your SIM card whenever you want. Example: You want to prevent your phone from being used if it is stolen. Example: You wish to choose a code that is easier to remember. This change is only required if you prevent access to your phone (see page 50). „ 1.
03-250 4/2/99 11:27 AM Page 4 Changing the Phone’s Password Changing the Greeting Message The password (eight digits) enables you to unlock your phone when the locking function has been set to prevent access to your phone (see page 54). See also the glossary on page 77. Example: You wish to choose your own code. 1. In Standby mode, press MENU to enter the menu system. Result: The first menu appears. New Code: 2. Press 4, 2 to access the Greeting sub-menu. 3.
03-250 4/2/99 11:27 AM Page 6 Customising Your Phone’s Features Your phone comes equipped with a set of preferences that you can activate or deactivate as required. Example: You want your phone to redial your last number automatically if your call was unsuccessful. 3. To ... Press „ or select ... Activate the option ON Deactivate the option OFF until you 1. In Standby mode, press MENU to enter the menu system. Result: The first menu appears. 4. Confirm your choice by pressing 2. To ... Press ...
03-250 4/2/99 11:27 AM Page 8 Resetting the Phone’s Features You can reset your customised phone’s features (see page 54) to their factory default settings whenever you want. OK 1 . 4 GHI C 2 ABC 52 JKL 3 DEF 6 MNO 1. In Standby mode, press MENU to enter the menu system. Result: The first menu appears. 2. Press 2. 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9 WXY 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MN 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9 WXY 3. Press 8. Result: Password? is displayed. 03 4.
03-250 4/2/99 11:27 AM Page 10 Searching for a Network Automatically Searching for a Network Manually If you wish to use your cellular phone abroad and have modified your network list, you must select a foreign GSM network. You can only select a GSM network cooperating with your home network (see your network operator to obtain a list). The phone can reach other networks for emergency calls only.
03-250 4/2/99 11:28 AM Page 12 Editing a Network List Call Barring You can draw up a list (in order of priority) of the networks to be chosen automatically if your home network is not available. You can restrict use of the phone (for outgoing and/or incoming calls) according to your own preferences. The number of networks that can be stored in the list depends on your SIM card. MENU 3OK 1 C 2 .
03-250 4/2/99 11:28 AM Call Barring Page 14 Checking the Call Barring Status (cont.) You can check which types of calls are barred. ME OK 1 4 .4 GHI C 2 ABC 5 JKL Please Wait 4. Press /OK . Result: Please Wait appears. If the selected Then... call barring option is... Accepted Refused Activated appears, followed by Password?. Refused is displayed 5. Enter your barring service password, and then press /OK . The password comes with the call barring service subscription.
03-250 4/2/99 11:28 AM Page 16 Changing the Call Barring Service Password Call Diverting Your call barring password has been preset by your network operator and is given to you when you subscribe to this service. You might want to change it to one that is easier to remember. You can divert incoming calls to another number. C OK 2 1 . 2 ABC 4 GHI 25 JKL 7 PQRS 8 TUV New Code Again: 1. In Standby mode, press MENU to enter the menu system. Result: The first menu appears. 2.
03-250 4/2/99 11:28 AM Page 18 Checking the Call Diversion Status Using the Call Waiting Features You can check which types of calls are diverted. This function enables you to receive or place a second call while you are already on the phone. ☞ The call diversion service is only available if you specified this option when you took out your subscription with the network operator. OK . HI RS C 22 ABC 5 8 JKL TUV 3 DEF 1. In Standby mode, press MENU to enter the menu system.
04-250 4/2/99 11:22 AM Page 2 Holding a Call Reading a Short Message If you want to ... The Short Message Services (SMS) allow you to be reached if your phone is busy or if you do not want to be disturbed by a phone call. This short text message (up to 160 characters) can be received, displayed, edited or sent. Refuse a second call Accept a second call Switch between the first and second calls Then press ... /I . . Result: The first call is put on hold.
04-250 4/2/99 11:22 AM Page 4 Reading a Short Message MENU OK 15 4 . 5. If you wish to clear a message, proceed as follows. ◆ Press C. Result: Delete? appears. C 2 (cont.) 5 ABC 5 Message sent 3 6 ◆ Press /OK . Result: Message Deleted appears. 6. If you wish to send the message, proceed as follows. ◆Press /OK . Result: Send? appears. Creating a Short Message You can create a short message (up to 160 characters) to be sent to another subscriber. You can then store it or send it directly.
04-250 4/2/99 11:23 AM Page 6 Creating a Short Message (cont.) 5. If you ... MENU Then press ... 8. Press /OK . C OK OK 1 C 52 . 4 Wish to store the message ABC 5 3 DEF 6 1 4 6. 5 ABC 36 6 Message sent Do not wish to C. store the message SC Address appears if you have not entered the SC Address to your phone. If it occurs, enter the SC Address you were assigned. For details, see page 73. C 2 . Result: Send? is displayed. MENU OK /OK DEF 18 .
04-250 4/2/99 11:23 AM Page 8 Missed Call Service Cleaning Your Mobile Phone This feature displays the missed calls which you could not answered. (The service may be not available, depending on local network.) There are no specific cleaning requirements for your mobile phone. The latest 10 missed calls are stored in your phone. 1. Use only a dry cloth to clean your mobile phone. Do not allow water to get into it, particularly the battery. 1. If there were 3 missed calls, “03 Call(s)” is displayed.
04-250 4/2/99 11:23 AM Page 10 Problems and Solutions Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages appear: Check Card • Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. Phone Lock • The automatic locking function has been enabled. You need to enter the phone’s password before you can use the phone.
04-250 4/2/99 11:23 AM Page 12 Glossary of Terms To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) International standard for cellular communication, guaranteeing compatibility between the various network operators. GSM covers most European countries and many other parts of the world.
04-250 4/2/99 11:23 AM Page 14 ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-60588A Basic.05/98.Rev.3.
