U908.book Page 1 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-18310A English(HK). 12/2008. Rev. 1.
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U908.book Page 3 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM 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: B013709 • JavaTM is a trademark or registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
U908.book Page 1 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM 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.
U908.book Page 2 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM About this Guide This user manual provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. In this manual, 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 touch panel to scroll to the specified option and then select it. ] < > 2 Indicates a key on the phone.
U908.book Page 3 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM • RSS reader Use RSS reader to get the latest news from your favourite websites. • FM radio Listen to your favourite radio stations anytime, anywhere. • Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video. • Digital data printing Print images, messages, and personal data directly from your phone. • Synchronisation with Windows Media Player Transfer music files to your phone directly from Windows Media Player.
U908.book Page 4 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Contents Unpack 5 Make sure you have each item Get started 5 First steps to operating your phone Assemble and charge the phone ...................... 5 Power on or off.............................................. 6 Phone layout ................................................. 7 Keys and icons .............................................. 8 Access menu functions .................................. 11 Enter text .......................................
U908.book Page 5 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Unpack Make sure you have each item • Phone • Travel adapter • Battery • User manual 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 region or service provider. • Use the purchased accessories with only Samsung-authorised devices.
U908.book Page 6 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Get started Improperly connecting the adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty. FRONT Power on or off Switch on 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ FRONT Switch off 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ Removing the battery cover 6 ]. 3. If necessary, enter the PIN and press . ].
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U908.book Page 8 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Get started Keys and icons Keys Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, press to access the following menus directly: • Centre: launch the web browser • Up/Down/Left/Right: your favourite menus In Menu mode, scroll through menu options ( / / / ), or select the highlighted menu option or confirm input (OK). Make or answer a call. In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers recently dialled, missed, or received.
U908.book Page 9 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters. In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to access your voicemail server. Press and hold [0] to enter an international call prefix. 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. Adjust the phone volume. In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on the camera.
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U908.book Page 11 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Profile setting: • : Normal • : Silent • : Driving • : Meeting • : Outdoor • : Offline Access menu functions Select an option 1. Press a desired soft key. 2. Press the touch panel to move to the next or previous option. 3. Press
U908.book Page 12 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Get started Enter text Change the text input mode 1. In the text entry screen, press and hold [ ]. Pinyin mode To enter a word: 2. Select the mode you want. 1. Press the keys corresponding to the Chinese phonetic spelling, pinyin. 2. Press [ ] or [ ] to select alternative pinyins. 3. Press [ 12 ] for tones. 4. Press [OK]. Numbers are added to each character. 5. If necessary, press [ ] or [ ] to find the character you want. 6.
U908.book Page 13 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Stroke mode To enter a word: Rapid character entry When you enter a character, words or phrases that are frequently used with it display automatically. This helps you enter phrases or words with minimal key presses. 1. Press the keys corresponding to a character’s component strokes. 2. Press [OK]. Numbers are added to each character. 3. If necessary, press [ ] or [ ] to find the character you want. 4.
U908.book Page 14 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Get started T9 mode To enter a word: 1. Press [2] to [9] to start entering a word. 2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters. 3. When the word displays correctly, press [0] to insert a space. Otherwise, press [ ] or [ ] to display alternative word choices. Number mode 14 Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want. Symbol mode Press the keys corresponding to the symbols you want.
U908.book Page 15 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Customise your phone Display language 1. In Idle mode, press
U908.book Page 16 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Get started Key tone volume Idle mode wallpaper In Idle mode, press [Volume] to adjust the key tone volume. 1. In Idle mode, press
U908.book Page 17 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM To apply a theme: 1. In Idle mode, press
U908.book Page 18 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Phone lock 1. In Idle mode, press
U908.book Page 19 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM To make a video call: 1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number. 2. Press [ 3. Press [ Answer a call ]. ] to end the call. 1. When the phone rings, open the phone. If the phone is already open, press [ ]. If it is a video call, press to allow the caller to see you via the camera. 2. Press [ Use the speakerphone feature Make a multi-party call During a voice call, press [ ] and then to activate the speaker.
U908.book Page 20 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Step outside the phone 4. During a multi-party call: • Press and select Private call to have a private conversation with one participant. • Press and select End to drop one participant. 5. Press [ ] to end the multi-party call. Use the camera Take a photo 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [Camera]. 2. Rotate the phone to the left for landscape view. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments. 4.
U908.book Page 21 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM View a photo 1. In Idle mode, press
U908.book Page 22 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Step outside the phone Upload photos and videos to the web Activate the ShoZu account 1. In Idle mode, press
U908.book Page 23 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Upload a file 1. Access an application, such as My files or Camera. 2. Select or capture a photo or video. 3. Press or < > and select Upload to web. 4. Select a destination. 5. Enter the title and description, and select a tag. 6. Press . Play music Prepare music files 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.
U908.book Page 24 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Step outside the phone • Your phone accepts microSD™ memory cards up to 16 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). • When inserting a memory card with a large amount of files, your phone might work rather slowly for a few minutes while database updates. This may also affect some phone functions. This problem is temporary and is not a phone defect. Copy music files to a memory card 24 1. Insert a memory card into the phone. 2.
U908.book Page 25 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Synchronise with Windows Media Player You can copy music files to your phone by synchronising with Windows Media Player 11. 6. Enter the name of your phone and click Finish. 7. Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list. 1. In Idle mode, press
U908.book Page 26 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Step outside the phone 3. During playback, use the following keys: • / : pause or resume playback. • : return to the previous file. Press and hold to scan backward in a file. • : skip to the next file. Press and hold to scan forward in a file. • : open the playlist. • Volume: adjust the volume. 4. Press [ ] to stop playback. 26 Create a playlist 1. From the music player screen, press and select Open playlist → All → Playlists. 2.
U908.book Page 27 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Listen to the FM radio Listen to the radio 4. Press [ ] or [ ] to find available radio stations. Alternatively, press [ ] or [ ] to select a stored radio station. 1. Plug the connecter of the supplied headset into the multi-function jack on the phone. 5. Press [ ] to turn off the radio. 2. In Idle mode, press
U908.book Page 28 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Step outside the phone By manual setup: 1. From the radio screen, press [ ] or [ ] to select the radio station you want. 2. Press and select Add to Favourites. Browse the web Launch the web browser 28 In Idle mode, press
U908.book Page 29 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Use Phonebook Find a contact Add a contact 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press . 2. Select Add to Phonebook → a memory location → New. 3. For Phone, select a number type. 4. Specify contact information. 1. In Idle mode, press . 2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want. 3. Select a contact. 4. Scroll to a number and press [ ] to dial, or press and select Edit to edit contact information. 5.
U908.book Page 30 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Step outside the phone Send messages Send a text message 1. In Idle mode, press
U908.book Page 31 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM 7. Press [ ] to move to the recipient field. Send an email 2. Enter the email text. 8. Enter destination numbers or email addresses. 3. Press and select Add attachment or Create item. 9. Press and select Send to send the message. 4. Add a media file, contact, calendar item, or bookmark item. 1. In Idle mode, press
U908.book Page 32 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Step outside the phone View messages View an email View a text message 1. In Idle mode, press
U908.book Page 33 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM 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
U908.book Page 34 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Step outside the phone Send data 1. Access an application, such as Phonebook, My files, Bookmarks, Calendar, Memo, or Task. Receive data 2. Press to confirm that you are willing to receive. 2. Select an item. 3. Press and select Send name card via, Send via, Send URL → Bluetooth, or Via Bluetooth. 4. Search for and select a device. 5. If necessary, enter the Bluetooth PIN and press . 34 1.
U908.book Page 35 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Available applications Close all running applications • Call: open the dialling screen. • Messages: access the Messages menu. • Browser: launch the web browser. • Music player: open the music player screen. 1. Press [ ]. 2. Scroll to End all? 3. Press .
U908.book Page 36 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Menu functions All menu options listed Menu Description This section provides brief explanations of menu functions on your phone. Music player Access and listen to all music files sorted by criteria. You can also make your own music playlists. Call log FM radio Listen to music or news via the FM radio on your phone. Voice recorder Record voice memos and any other sounds. Check the most recent calls dialled, received, or missed.
U908.book Page 37 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Browser Menu Description Go to homepage Connect your phone to the network and load the homepage of the wireless web service provider. Enter URL Enter a URL address and access the associated web page. Bookmarks Save URL addresses in order to quickly access web pages. Saved pages Access the list of pages you have saved while online. Menu Description History Access the list of pages you have accessed recently. Advanced Clear the cache.
U908.book Page 38 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Menu functions Messages 38 Menu Description Menu Description Sentbox Create message Create and send text, multimedia, or email messages. Access messages that you have sent. My folders Create new folders and organise your messages. Inbox Access messages that you have received. Templates Email inbox Access emails that you have received. Make and use templates of frequently used messages or passages.
U908.book Page 39 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM My files Calendar Menu Description Camera album Access the list of photos and videos you have taken and recorded. Images, Videos, Sounds, Other files Access media files and other files stored in the phone’s memory. Games and more Access and download Java contents. Memory status Check information about the memory currently in use. Additional folders will be available if you insert a memory card. Keep track of your schedule.
U908.book Page 40 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Video editor Edit your videos by combining photos or videos. Memo Make memos for things that are important and manage them. Task Make a list of tasks you need to complete. World clock Set your local time zone and find out the current time in another part of the world. Calculator Perform arithmetic functions. Convertor Do conversions, such as length and temperature.
U908.book Page 41 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Settings Menu Description Stopwatch Measure elapsed time. Menu Description SIM application toolkit Use a variety of additional services offered by your service provider. Depending on your USIM or SIM card, this menu may be available but labelled differently. Phone profiles Change the sound settings of the phone for different events or situations. Time & date Change the time and date displayed on your phone.
U908.book Page 42 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Menu functions 42 Menu Description Menu Description Display & light settings → Display → Greeting message Enter the greeting that is displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. Display & light settings → Light → LCD brightness Adjust the brightness of the display for varying lighting conditions. Display & light settings → Display → Dialling display Customise the settings for the display while dialling.
U908.book Page 43 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Menu Description Menu Description Phone settings → Language Select a language to be used for the display text. Also, select Fuzzy pinyin pairs so that you can easily enter characters that are similar in phonetic spelling. Phone settings → Volume key function Set how the phone reacts if you press and hold [Volume] when a call comes in.
U908.book Page 44 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Menu functions 44 Menu Description Menu Description Phone settings → PC connections Select a USB mode that will be used when you connect your phone to a PC via USB interface. Security → PIN lock Activate your PIN to protect your USIM or SIM card against unauthorised use. Call settings Set options for call functions. Security → Privacy lock Security → Phone lock Activate your phone password to protect your phone against unauthorised use.
U908.book Page 45 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Menu Description Security → Change the PIN. Change PIN code Security → Change PIN2 code Change the PIN2. 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 USIM or SIM card. This feature may be unavailable due to certain features supported by your service provider.
U908.book Page 46 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM 46 Menu Description Network settings → Connections Create and customise the profiles containing the settings for connecting your phone to the network. Memory settings Change the settings related with the memory card and check information about the memory currently in use. Master reset Reset the phone’s settings you have changed.
U908.book Page 47 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network.
U908.book Page 48 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Health and safety information • • • • 48 Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or warming first. Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places because the capacity and lifetime of the battery will be reduced. Try to keep the battery at room temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery may not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged.
U908.book Page 49 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position (held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder).
U908.book Page 50 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Health and safety information Posted facilities Switch off your phone in any facility where posted notices require you to do so. Potentially explosive environments Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
U908.book Page 51 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Other important safety information • • • • • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
U908.book Page 52 Monday, December 1, 2008 2:51 PM Health and safety information • • • • • • • 52 Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas, as its moving parts may be damaged. 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.
