* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-14686A English. 11/2007. Rev. 1.
SGH-U608 User’s Guide
Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your vehicle first. Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Copyright information ® • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. Bluetooth QD ID: B013219 • JavaTM is a trademark or registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. • Picsel and Picsel ViewerTM are trademarks of Picsel Technologies, Inc.
Be aware of special regulations Meet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. Water resistance Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Sensible use Use only in the normal position (held to your ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous.
About this Guide This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone features. Indicates that you need to press the Navigation keys to scroll to the specified option and then select it. → [ ] < > 2 Indicates a key on the phone.
• Image editor Edit or decorate your photos. • Photo printing Print your photos to preserve your best moments forever. • Phone to TV View photos and video clips captured with the phone on your TV screen. • Offline mode Switch your phone to Offline mode to use its non-wireless functions while on an airplane. • FM radio Listen to your favourite radio stations anytime, anywhere. • Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal data, and connect to other devices using wireless Bluetooth technology.
Contents Unpack 6 Make sure you have each item Get started 6 First steps to operating your phone Assemble and charge the phone ..................... 6 Power on or off.............................................. 7 Phone layout ................................................. 7 Keys and icons .............................................. 8 Access menu functions .................................. 12 Enter text .................................................... 12 Customise your phone ..............
Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press
Unpack Make sure you have each item • Phone • Travel adapter • Battery • User’s Guide You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. Get started First steps to operating your phone Assemble and charge the phone • The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. • Use the purchased accessories with only Samsung-authorised devices.
Phone layout Removing the battery cover Front view Power key Earpiece Display Power on or off Switch on Switch off 1. Press and hold [ ]. 2. If necessary, enter the PIN and press . 3. When the setup wizard opens, customise your phone according to your preferences. See page 17. Press and hold [ ].
Get started Keys and icons Rear view Camera flash Camera lens Mirror Keys Press and hold to switch the phone on or off. In Idle mode, activate or deactivate the touch keys. Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. Camera key Memory card slot When you close the phone, it locks the exposed keys to prevent any unwanted phone operations, from accidentally pressing any of the keys. To unlock the keypad, press [ ].
In Idle mode, launch the web browser. In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm input. Make or answer a call. In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers recently dialled, missed, or received. End a call. Delete characters from the display. In Menu mode, cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode. Enter special characters or perform special functions. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to activate or deactivate the Silent profile. Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers.
Get started Icons The following icons may appear on the top line of the screen to indicate your phone’s status. Depending on your country or service provider, the icons shown on the display may vary. Signal strength GPRS (2.5G) network Connecting to GPRS (2.5G) network Transferring data in GPRS (2.
Bluetooth active Silent mode (Vibration) Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected Mute mode, during a call Synchronised with PC Music playback in progress Music playback paused Ringer • : • : • : • : • : type Melody Vibration Vibration then melody Vibration and melody Increasing melody New message: • : Text or Multimedia message • : Email • : Voicemail FM radio on Battery power level Silent mode (Mute) 11
Get started Access menu functions Select an option 1. Press a desired soft key. 2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option. 3. Press
4. If necessary, press [Up] or [Down] to find the character you want. 5. If necessary, press [Up] or [Down] to find the character you want. 5. Press the number key corresponding to the character. 6. Press the number key corresponding to the character. Rapid character entry: To enter the word zhong guo ( ), enter the first character using the following keystrokes; [9], [4], [6], [6], [4], [ ], and [1]. You do not have to complete the Pinyin spelling to include guo ( ).
Get started Chinese Stroke mode To enter a word: 2. If necessary, press [Up] or [Down] to find the character you want. 3. Press the number key corresponding to the character you want. 4. When you have finished typing, press [ ]. 14 Rapid character entry: Try entering the characters using the following keystrokes: [2], [8], and [9]. You can enter the complete pair in only three key presses. 1. Press the keys corresponding to a character’s component strokes. English word mode To enter a word: 1.
ABC mode To enter a word: Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the display. Korean mode To enter consonants: Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the display. To enter double consonats, which do not display in the character selection filed, follow the direction below: Press [4] three times for . . Press [6] three times for Press [7] three times for . Press [8] three times for . Press [9] three times for .
Get started To enter a word: Enter a Korean word using the combination of consonants and vowels. Follow the direction below: When entering . 1. Press [7], [1], [2], and [5] for . 2. Press [4], [1], [2], and [7] for . 3. Press [8], [3], and [7] for . 4. Press [5] and [1] for . 5. Press [6], [1], and [2] for . Number mode 16 Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want. Symbol mode Press the corresponding number key to select a symbol.
Customise your phone Basic settings 1. In Idle mode, press
Get started Key tone volume Idle mode wallpaper In Idle mode, press [Volume] to adjust the key tone volume. 1. In Idle mode, press
Silent mode Phone lock You can switch the phone to Silent mode to avoid disturbing other people. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ]. 1. In Idle mode, press
and select Settings → Security → Phone lock. 2. Select Enable. 3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press . 4. Enter the new password again and press . Step outside the phone Begin with call functions, camera, music player, web browser, and other special features Make or answer calls Make a call 1.Step outside the phone Answer a call Use the speakerphone feature Make a multiparty call 1. When the phone rings, press [ ]. 3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to add more participants. 2. To end the call, press [ ] or [ ] to unlock the keypad and press [ ]. 4. During a multi-party call: • Press and then → Select one → Options → Private to have a private conversation with one participant. • Press and then → Select one → Options → Remove to drop one participant.
Use the camera View a photo Take a photo 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera. 2. Select the photo you want. 2. Rotate the phone to the left for landscape view. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments. 4. Press [ ] or [ ] to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. 5. Press < > or [ another photo. ] to take 6. Press and hold [ ] or close the phone to exit the camera. 1. In Idle mode, press
and select My files → Images → My photos.Step outside the phone 6. Press < > or [ ] to record another video. 7. Press and hold [ ] or close the phone to exit the camera. View a video 1. In Idle mode, press
and select My files → Videos → My video clips. 2. Select the video you want. Play music Copy music files to the phone 22 Use these methods: • Download from the wireless web. • Download from a PC using the optional Samsung PC Studio. See Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide. • Receive via Bluetooth.Synchronise with Windows Media Player You can copy music files to your phone by synchronising with Windows Media Player 11. 5. Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list. 1. In Idle mode, press
and select Settings → Phone settings → USB settings → Media player. 6. Click Start Sync. 2. Connect your phone and PC with an optional PC data cable. 3. Select Sync digital media files to this device when a pop-up window appears on your PC. 4. Enter the name of your phone and click Finish.Step outside the phone • Left: restart playback. Press to return to the previous file within 3 seconds after the playback has started. Press and hold to move backward in a file. • Right: skip to the next file. Press and hold to move forward in a file. • Up: open the play list. • Volume: adjust the volume. 4. Press [Down] to stop playback. Create your playlist 1. From the music player screen, press and select Open playlist → All → Playlists. 2. Press and select Create playlist. 3.
Listen to the FM radio Listen to the radio 1. Plug the connecter of the supplied headset into the multi-function jack on the phone. 2. In Idle mode, press
and select Applications → FM radio. 3. Press [ radio. ] to turn on the 4. Press [Left] or [Right] to find available radio stations. 5. Press [ radio. Store radio stations By automatic tuning: From the FM radio screen, press and select Self-tuning. Available radio stations are automatically saved. By manual setup: 1.Step outside the phone Browse the web Launch the web browser Navigate the web 26 In Idle mode, press [ ] and select Home. The homepage of your service provider opens. • To scroll through browser items, press [Up] or [Down]. • To select an item, press [ ]. • To return to the previous page, press . • To access browser options, press . Use Phonebook Add a contact 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press . 2. Select Save contact → a memory location → New. 3.
Find a contact 1. In Idle mode, press . 2. Enter destination numbers and press [Down]. 2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want. 3. Enter the message text. 4. Press and select Send to send the message. 3. Select a contact. 4. Scroll to a number and press [ ] to dial, or press [ ] to edit contact information. Send messages Send a text message 1. In Idle mode, press and select Messages → Create message → Message. Send a multimedia message 1.
Step outside the phone 4. Press and select Input field. 2. Enter email addresses and press [Down]. 5. Press [ ] to select the input field items and press . 3. Enter the subject and message text. 6. Press . 7. Fill in the fields. For attaching files, press and select Add attachment → an item. 8. Press and select Send. Send an email 28 1. In Idle mode, press and select Messages → Create message → Email. 4. Press and select Input field. 5.
View messages View an email View a text message 1. In Idle mode, press
and select Messages → My messages → Inbox. 2. Select a text message. View a multimedia message 1. In Idle mode, press and select Messages → My messages → Inbox. 2. Select a multimedia message. 1. In Idle mode, press and select Messages → My messages → Email inbox. 2. Select an account. 3. Press and select Check for new email. 4. Select an email or a header. 5.Step outside the phone Use Bluetooth Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, enabling you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely. Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device 1. In Idle mode, press
and select Bluetooth → My devices → Search for new devices. 2. Select a device. Turn on Bluetooth 1. In Idle mode, press and select Bluetooth → Activation → On. 2.Send data 1. Access an application, such as Phonebook, My files, Calendar, or Memo. 2. Select an item. 3. Press and select Send via → Bluetooth. Receive data 1. When a device attempts to access your phone, press to permit the connection. 2. If necessary, press to confirm that you are willing to receive. 4. For sending a contact, select which data you want to send. 5. Search for and select a device. 6. If necessary, enter the Bluetooth PIN and press .
Menu functions All menu options listed This section provides brief explanations of menu functions on your phone. Logs 32 Menu Description Recent contacts, Missed calls, Dialled calls, Received calls Check the most recent calls dialled, received, or missed. Sent messages, Received messages View the record of the most recent messages sent or received. Delete all Delete all of the records in each call or message type.
Menu Description Menu Description Create contact Add a new contact to Phonebook. Management Group Organise your contacts in caller groups. Manage contacts in Phonebook or change the default settings for Phonebook. Speed dial Assign a speed dial number for your most frequently dialled numbers. Service number My namecard Create a name card and send it to other people. View the SDN (Service Dialling Number) list assigned by your service provider, if supported by your SIM card.
Menu functions Browser Menu Description Home Connect your phone to the network and load the homepage of the wireless web service provider. SFC home1 Enter URL 34 Access Samsung Fun Club, the preset website providing Samsung mobile phone users with attractive download services of upto-date ringtones and wallpapers. Enter a URL address and access the associated web page. Menu Description Bookmarks Save URL addresses in order to quickly access web pages.
Menu Menu Description Browser settings Select a connection profile to be used for accessing the wireless web. Description My messages Access messages that you have received, sent, or that have failed during sending. Streaming settings Templates Make and use templates of frequently used messages or passages. Delete all Delete messages in each message folder all at once. Settings Set up various options for using the messaging services.
Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description SOS Messages Specify options for sending and receiving an SOS message. You can send an SOS message by pressing [Volume] 4 times when the phone is closed and the exposed keys are locked. Olympic Games English Access media files for language learning. You can download new files from Samsung Fun Club to your PC and copy them to your phone. Memory status Check information about the memory currently in use.
Camera Use the camera embedded in your phone to take photos and record videos. Menu Description Secure mode Determine if the phone asks for your confirmation when other devices access your data. Bluetooth services Display available Bluetooth services. Bluetooth Menu Description Activation Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature. My devices Search for connectable Bluetooth devices. My phone’s visibility Allow other Bluetooth devices to locate your phone or not.
Menu functions 38 Menu Description Menu Description Voice recorder Record voice memos and any other sounds. World clock FM radio Listen to music or news via the FM radio on your phone. Set your local time zone and find out the current time in another part of the world. Calculator Image editor Edit your photos using various editing tools. Perform arithmetic functions. Converter Image stamp Make an outline stamp of a photo and merge it with another photo.
Menu Description Memo Make memos for things that are important and manage them. SIM application toolkit Use a variety of additional services offered by your service provider. This menu is available only if supported by your SIM card. Alarms Set a wake-up call to wake you up in the morning or an alarm to alert you to an event at a specific time. Settings Menu Description Time and date Change the time and date displayed on your phone.
Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Phone settings → Touch sensitivity Adjust the sensitivity level of the touch keys to better recognise your press. This menu is available depending on the software installed. Phone settings → Volume key Set how the phone reacts if you press and hold [Volume] when a call comes in. Phone settings → Vibration feeback Set the phone to vibrate when you tap an option or icon. This menu is available depending on the software installed.
Menu Description Menu Description Phone settings → USB settings Select a USB mode that will be used when you connect your phone to a PC via USB interface. Display settings → Dialling display Customise the settings for the display while dialling. Display settings → Wallpaper Set up the idle screen on the main display. Display settings → Clock display Select a clock type to be displayed on the idle screen.
Menu functions 42 Menu Description Menu Description Sound settings → Keypad tone Select the tone that the phone sounds when you press a key. Sound settings → Time alert Sound settings → Message tone Change the sound settings for incoming messages individually according to message type. Set the phone to sound an alert at regular intervals. You can also set the phone to state the current time by pressing and holding [Volume up] in Idle mode.
Menu Description Menu Description Light settings → Keypad light Set how the phone controls the use of the keypad light. Set the phone to restrict calls. Light settings → Flash lamp Select the length of time the flashlight stays on when you press and hold [Volume down] in Idle mode. Network services → Call barring Network services → Call waiting Set the phone to inform you when someone is calling you while on another call. Setup wizard Quickly customise basic settings of your phone.
Menu functions 44 Menu Description Menu Description Network services → Voice mail server Store the number of the voicemail server and access your voicemails. Security → Change password Change the phone password. Network services → Closed user group Set calls to be restricted to a selected user group. Security → Privacy Lock access to messages, files, or all menu functions on the phone, except for call functions.
Menu Description Menu Description Security → Change PIN2 code Change your current PIN2, if supported by your SIM card. Memory status Security → Mobile tracker Set the phone to send the preset tracking message to your family or friends when someone tries to use your phone with another SIM card. This feature may be unavailable due to certain features supported by your service provider. Check memory information for each items in the phone‘s memory or on a memory card.
Health and safety information Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured to not exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population.
Precautions when using batteries • Never use a charger or battery that is damaged in any way. • Use the battery only for its intended purpose. • If you use the phone near the network’s base station, it uses less power. Talk and standby time are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and the parameters set by the service provider. • Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge, the type of battery, and the charger used.
Health and safety information For example, do not carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag where the battery may contact metal objects. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the object causing the shortcircuiting. • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Road safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime.
Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your phone immediately.
Health and safety information Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and/ or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked.
• Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone, its parts, or accessories. • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless equipment could result in serious injury if the air bag inflates.
Health and safety information 52 • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics. • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, which may damage the phone’s electronic circuit boards. • Do not drop, knock, or shake the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards.