Samsung SGH-X838 Manuale Utente

SGH-X838User’s GuideX838_ENG.book Page 2 Tuesday, December 12, 2006 9:06 AM

Get started8Low battery indicatorWhen the battery is low:• a warning tone sounds,• the low battery message displays, and• the empty battery icon bli

Menu functions98•Cancel all: cancel all call barring settings, allowing calls to be sent and received normally.•Change barring password: change the ca

Menu functions Settings (Menu 8)99Voice mail server (Menu 8.6.6)Use this menu to store the number of the voicemail server and access your voicemail

Menu functions100Since the devices communicate using radio waves, they do not need to be in line of sight to each other.Setting up the Bluetooth featu

Menu functions Settings (Menu 8)101• PDA• Mobile phone• Unknown device• Computer• Printer• Hands-free car kitThe colour of the icon indicates th

Menu functions102•Authorise device/Unauthorised device: determine whether or not the phone asks you to permit connection when other devices try to con

Menu functions Settings (Menu 8)103PIN check (Menu 8.8.1)The 4- to 8-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) protects your SIM card against unau

Menu functions104Fixed dialling mode (Menu 8.8.7) If supported by your SIM card, Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode restricts your outgoing calls to a l

Menu functions Settings (Menu 8)105•Homepage URL: enter the URL address of the page to be used as your homepage.•Proxy: activate or deactivate the

Solve problems106Reset settings (Menu 8.10) Use this menu to reset the phone’s settings you have changed.1. Press [Centre] to select the setting categ

107“Enter PIN”• You are using your phone for the first time. You must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card.• The PIN check feature is enabled. Eve

Get started9Power on or offOffline modeYou can switch the phone to Offline mode, in which the phone functions requiring network connection are deactiv

Solve problems108Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking• Be sure that you have switched on the microphone.• Be sure that you are holding the phon

109Health and safety informationSAR certification informationThis phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves.Your

Health and safety information110operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you

Health and safety information111Try to keep the battery at room temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery may not work temporarily, even when th

Health and safety information112When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions.

Health and safety information113Other medical devicesIf you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determi

Health and safety information114Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. They include the areas below de

Health and safety information115Other important safety information• Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicl

Health and safety information116• Keep your phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children and pets. They may accidentally

Health and safety information117• When the phone or battery gets wet, the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes colour. In this case,

Get started10Keys and displayKeysIn Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly.p. 91In Menu mode, scroll through menu options. You can rotate th

* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly.* D

Get started11DisplayEnter numbers, letters, and some special characters.In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to access your voicemail server. Press and ho

Get started12Icons1Received signal strengthCall in progressOut of your service area; you cannot make or receive callsSOS message feature activep. 77A

Get started13Access menu functionsConnected to a secured web pageSilent mode (Vibration)Silent mode (Mute)Call ringer set to vibrateBattery power leve

Get started14Customise 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 started152. Select a ringtone category.3. Select a ringtone.4. Press <Save>.You can set wallpaper for the idle screen.1. In Idle mode, press

Get started16Make/Answer callsYou can switch the phone to Silent mode to avoid disturbing other people.In Idle mode, press and hold [].You can protect

17Step outside the phoneBegin with your camera, the music player, the web, and other special featuresUse the camera1. When the phone rings, press [ ].

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 My files → Images → My photos.2. Select the photo you want.1. In Idle mode, pre

Step outside the phone19Play musicYou can play .mp3, .aac, .aac+, and .wma files. Use these methods:• Download from the wireless webp. 61• Download f

Step outside the phone20•+/-: adjusts the volume.•Down: accesses music player options.•HOLD: locks or unlocks the exposed keys when held down.5. To cl

Step outside the phone21Browse 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 phone22Use Phonebook• To scroll through browser items, press [Up] or [Down].• To select an item, press [Centre].• To return to the pr

Step outside the phone23To th e S I M card:1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Options>.2. Select Save contact → SIM → New.3. Ente

Step outside the phone24Send messages1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Create message → Text message.2. Enter the message text

Step outside the phone25View messages7. Enter the message text and press [Centre].8. Press <Options> and select Send.9. Enter destination number

Step outside the phone26Send SOS messagesYou can send an SOS message to your family or friends for help in an emergency.1. In Idle mode, press <Men

Step outside the phone27Use BluetoothYour phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, enabling you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth

Important safety precautions1Be aware of special regulationsMeet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone wheneve

Step outside the phone281. Access an application, Phonebook, My files, Memo, or Calendar.2. Select an item.3. Press <Options> and select Send vi

29Enter textChinese Phrasal Pinyin, Chinese Stroke, T9 English, ABC, Number, and Symbol modesYou can enter text for some features, such as Messages, P

Enter text30Entering characters in Pinyin mode1. Press the keys corresponding to the phonetic spelling, referring to the letters printed on the keys.E

Enter text 311. Press <Options> and select Add new phrases to add the word or the phrase you want to the PTI dictionary.2. Enter the word or

Enter text32Example: To enter , press [5] to enter and [3] to enter .2. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through the choices.3. To select a characte

Enter text 33T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it may change with each key that you press.2. Enter the whole word before editing or del

Enter text34Using ABC modePress the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the display.Tips for using ABC mode• To enter the same let

35Using Symbol modeSymbol mode enables you to insert symbols.Call functionsAdvanced calling featuresMaking a call1. In Idle mode, enter the area code

Call functions362. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, then press [ ].Redialling recent numbers1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display

Call functions 37• Press and hold [+/-] to reject a call or mute the ringer, depending on the Volume key setting.p. 91Viewing missed callsIf you h

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

Call functions38Placing a call on hold/RetrievingPress <Hold> to place a call on hold, or press <Retrieve> to retrieve the call.Making a s

Call functions 39•Mute keys/Send keys: switch the key tones off or on.•Send DTMF: send the DTMF (Dual tone multi-frequency) tones as a group. The D

40Menu functionsAll menu options listedCall log (Menu 1)Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled, received, or missed, and the length of the c

Menu functions Call log (Menu 1)41Dialled calls (Menu 1.3)This menu displays the most recent calls you have dialled.Received calls (Menu 1.4)This m

Menu functions42Call cost (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)433. Scroll to a number and press [ ] to dial, or press [Centre] to edit contact information.Finding a contact in

Menu functions442. Change the settings or enter information about the contact.•First name/Last name: assign a name.•Mobile/Home/Office/Fax/Other: add

Menu functions Phonebook (Menu 2)45Adding members to a caller group1. Select a group.2. Press <Add>.3. Press [Centre] to select the contacts

Menu functions46•Remove: clear the speed dial setting for a key.Dialling speed dial numbersIn Idle mode, press and hold the appropriate key.My namecar

Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)47•Copy all to: copy all of the contacts stored on the SIM card to the phone’s memory, or vice versa.•Delete al

Special features of your phone3• Web browserAccess the wireless web to get up-to-the-minute information and a wide variety of media content.• Offline

Menu functions48Downloading or receiving music filesYou can play *.mp3, *.aac, *.aac+, and *.wma files. Use the following methods to save music files

Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)49Playing music files1. Access the Music player menu and close the phone.2. From the music player screen, press

Menu functions50•Add to playlist: add the selected file to another play list you have created.•Open playlist: open all play lists.•Set as ringtone: se

Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)516. While playing the file, press [Down] and select Add to playlist.7. Scroll to the play list you just create

Menu functions52• Press [Left] or [Right] to move by day.• Press [Up] or [Down] to move by week.•Press [+/-] to move by month.Creating an itemYou can

Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)53Entering an anniversary1. Select a date on the calendar.2. Press <Options> and select Create → Annivers

Menu functions54Viewing an item1. Select a date on the calendar to display the items for the day. 2. Select an item to view its details.3. Press [Left

Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)55Viewing items in a different modeYou can change the calendar display to Day view or Week view. Press <Opti

Menu functions56During playback, use the following keys:Changing the recording modeYou can change the recording mode of the voice recorder. The maximu

Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)572. Press [Centre] to save the city as your local time zone.Applying daylight saving time1. From the world map

4ContentsUnpack 6Make sure you have each itemYour phone 6Keys, features, and locationsGet started 7First steps to operating your phoneInstall and c

Menu functions58Setting alarms to sound when the phone is offFrom the Alarm screen, select Auto power → On.If the phone is off when it is time for the

Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)59The equivalent value for the amount you entered displays.Timer (Menu 3.9)Use this menu to set a period of tim

Menu functions60•Delete: delete the selected licence key or all licence keys.•Go to my item: access the corresponding file folder.•Details: access the

Menu functions Browser (Menu 4)61Browser (Menu 4)The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser on your phone allows you to access the wireless we

Menu functions62•Go to homepage: return to the homepage.•Keys to buy: send a request for buying a licence key for a DRM file. This option will be avai

Menu functions Browser (Menu 4)63SFC home (Menu 4.2)Use this menu to access Samsung Fun Club, the preset website providing Samsung mobile phone use

Menu functions642. Enter a title for the bookmark and press [Down].3. Enter a URL address and press <Save>.Accessing a bookmarked pageSelecting

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)65Clear cache (Menu 4.7)Use this menu to clear information stored in the cache, a temporary memory site that stores

Menu functions662. Enter a destination number.To send the message to more than one recipient, fill in additional destination fields.3. Press [Centre]

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)674. Select Add image or Add video and add an image or a video clip.5. Select the Sound line.6. Select Add sound an

5Overview of menu functionsTo access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode.1 Call logp. 401 Recent contacts2 Missed calls3 Dialled calls4 Re

Menu functions68•Delete page: delete an added page.•Edit page: change the duration of page display or move the page forward among the other pages.•Att

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)69Using message optionsWhile viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options:SMS messages•

Menu functions70•Reply via multimedia message to: reply to the sender or all other recipients of the message via MMS.•Forward: forward the message to

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)71Delivery reports•Cut address: extract URL addresses, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the report.•Delete:

Menu functions72Sent box (Menu 5.2.4)This folder stores messages that you have sent.While viewing a message, press <Options> to access the follo

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)73Text message templates (Menu 5.3.1)You can create SMS templates with the sentences you use frequently so that you

Menu functions741. Press [Centre] to select the message folders to be cleared.Pressing the key twice displays the message types so that you can specif

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)75Default type: set the default message type. The network can convert the messages into the selected format.Default

Menu functions76Reception when abroad: determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are roaming on another network.Reception

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)77SOS messages (Menu 5.6)In an emergency, you can send SOS messages to your family or friends for help. You can als

6UnpackMake sure you have each item• Phone•Travel Adapter• Battery• User’s GuideYou can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer.• T

78My files (Menu 6) The My files menu allows you to access images, videos, music files, and sound files stored in the phone’s memory or on a memory ca

Menu functions My files (Menu 6)79Viewing a slide showYou can view your photos as a slide show, a sequential presentation of each photo in the curr

Menu functions80Playing 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)81•Lock/Unlock: lock the file to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the file.•Details: access the file proper

Menu functions82Playing a sound clip1. Select a sound folder. 2. Select a sound clip. For a voice memo, see Voice recorder.p. 55Using sound optionsWh

Menu functions Camera (Menu 7)83•Delete: delete the selected file or all files.•Rename: change the file name.•Bluetooth visibility: share the selec

Menu functions84Taking a photo1. Access the Camera menu or press and hold [] to turn on the camera.2. Make any desired adjustments.• Press < > t

Menu functions Camera (Menu 7)85•Go to My photos: access the My photos folder.•Camera settings: change the default settings for taking a photo.Size

Menu functions86Using photo optionsAfter saving a photo, press <Optio.> to access the following options:•Viewfinder: return to Capture mode.•Sen

Menu functions Camera (Menu 7)87•Go to My photos: access the My photos folder.p. 78•Lock/Unlock: lock the file to prevent it from being deleted, o

7Get startedFirst steps to operating your phoneSIM card informationWhen you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Ide

Menu functions88•Effects: change the colour tone or apply a special effect.•Timer: set a time delay before the camera starts recording.•Go to My video

Menu functions Camera (Menu 7)89Using video optionsAfter saving a video clip, press < > to access the following options:•Viewfinder: return t

90Settings (Menu 8)The Settings menu provides you with various setting options to customise the phone to your preferences and needs. You can also rese

Menu functions Settings (Menu 8)91Phone settings (Menu 8.2)Many different features of your phone’s system can be customised to suit your preference

Menu functions92USB setting (Menu 8.2.5)Use this menu to select a USB mode that will be used when you connect your phone to a PC via USB interface.•Me

Menu functions Settings (Menu 8)93Offline mode (Menu 8.2.7)Use this menu to switch the phone to Offline mode or back to Online mode.Display setting

Menu functions94Show caller information (Menu 8.3.6)Use this menu to set the phone to display missed call notifications with the most recently missed

Menu functions Settings (Menu 8)95Swivel tone (Menu 8.4.5)Use this menu to select the tone that the phone sounds when you open or close the phone.

Menu functions96•Alert on call: set the phone to beep when you receive a new message or when the time for an alarm comes during a call.•Indicative ton

Menu functions Settings (Menu 8)971. Select a call diverting option:•Divert always: divert all calls.•Busy: divert calls when you are on another ca