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Samsung SGH V205 User Manual

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TRI BAND
GPRS TELEPHONE
SGH-V205
ELECTRONICS
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-xxxxxA
www.samsungmobile.com
English. 11/2002. Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. TRI BAND GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-V205 ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-xxxxxA www.samsungmobile.com English. 11/2002. Rev. 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. * Licensed under U.S patent no.4,558,302 and foreign counterparts. Contents Important Safety Precautions ... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your Phone ...
  • Page 3 Contents Options During a Call ... 49 Putting a Call on Hold... 49 Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) ... 50 Muting/Sending Key Tones... 51 Searching for a Number in the Phonebook... 51 Using the SMS Service ... 52 Answering a Second Call... 52 Making a Multiparty Call ...
  • Page 4 Contents Funbox ... 112 Games (Menu 9.1) ... 112 T-Zones (Menu 9.2)... 112 Downloads (Menu 9.3)... 112 Solving Problems ... 114 Access Codes ... 117 Phone Password ... 117 PIN... 118 PUK ... 118 PIN2 ... 119 PUK2 ... 119 Health and Safety Information ...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. For more detailed safety information, see “Health and Safety Information” on page 120. Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first.

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    The design of this phone complies with FCC (of the U.S. Government) requirements relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure. To maintain compliance with these requirements, use only Samsung- supplied or approved accessories. Use of non- approved accessories may violate the requirements.

  • Page 7: Your Phone

    Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. Folder Camera key Soft key (left) Ear-microphone jack Dial/menu confirmation key Volume/menu browse keys Cancel/ correction key IrDA port Special function keys Camera module Earpiece Display Navigation keys Soft key (right)

  • Page 8: Display

    Your Phone Description (continued) Makes or answers a call. When held down in idle mode, recalls the last number dialed or received. In menu mode, selects a menu function or stores information that you have entered (such as a name) in the phone or SIM memory.
  • Page 9 Your Phone Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when silent mode is active or you set the Alert Type menu option (Menu 5 .3), so that the phone vibrates when you receive a call;...

  • Page 10: Service Light

    Your Phone Service Light The service light is below the external display on the folder cover. It flashes when services are available on the phone. To activate or deactivate use of the service light, set the Service Light menu option (Menu 6.7.4);...

  • Page 11: Charging A Battery

    A travel adapter is provided with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. The phone can be used while the battery is charging, but this will cause the phone to charge more slowly.

  • Page 12: Switching The Phone On/Off

    Getting Started 2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. 3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from the power outlet and from the phone by pressing the gray tabs on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, you will hear a warning tone and a...

  • Page 13: Using The Holster

    Getting Started Using the Holster The supplied holster allows you to conveniently carry your phone with you. To attach the phone to the holster: 1. Insert the phone into the slot of the holster and press the top of the phone down until it locks into place.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Volume

    Call Functions Ending a Call When you want to finish your call, briefly press the key. Redialing the Last Number The phone stores the numbers you dialed, received or missed if the callers are identified; see “Call Records” on page 76 for further details. To recall any of these numbers: 1.

  • Page 15: Answering A Call

    Call Functions Answering a Call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and the following screen appears on each display. Accept Reject If the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone number or name, if stored in your Phonebook, is displayed.

  • Page 16: Quickly Switching To Silent Mode

    Call Functions 3. Press the Select soft key. 4. Change the number as required. 5. To... Press the... call the number key. store the number Save soft key and enter the name and location required (for further details, refer to page 34). Deleting a Missed Call 1.

  • Page 17: Selecting Functions And Options

    Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customize your phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys marked and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.

  • Page 18: Example: Setting The Display Language

    Selecting Functions and Options Example: Setting the Display Language 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Menu soft key to access the menus. Service Provider 07:30 AM Wed Jul 31 Menu Ph.Book 2. Scroll through the menus until you reach the Phone Settings menu, by pressing the key.

  • Page 19: Phonebook

    Phonebook You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in the memory of your SIM card. In addition, you can store up to 500 numbers in the phone memory. The SIM card and phone memories, although physically separate, are used as if they were a single entity, called the Phonebook.

  • Page 20: Using Phonebook Entry Options

    Phonebook Storing a Number Using the Phonebook Menu 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Ph.Book soft key. 2. Scroll to New Entry by pressing the key and press the Select soft key. 3. Select an icon to identify the category of the number to be stored.

  • Page 21: Searching For A Number In The Phonebook

    Phonebook Searching for a Number in the Phonebook After storing numbers in the Phonebook, you can search for them in two ways; by name and by caller group. Searching for a Number by Name 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Ph.Book soft key.

  • Page 22: Editing A Caller Group

    Phonebook Editing a Caller Group 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Ph.Book soft key. 2. Scroll to Group Edit by pressing the key and press the Select soft key. 3. Enter the first few letters of the required group name or scroll through the group list by pressing key.

  • Page 23: Checking The Memory Status

    Phonebook • Number: allows you to view the number assigned to the key. 7. When you have finished, press the key. Speed-Dialing from the Phonebook To speed-dial the numbers assigned to keys , press and hold down the appropriate key. Note: Memory location 1 is reserved for your Voice Mail server number.

  • Page 24: Changing The Text Input Mode

    Entering Text Changing the Text Input Mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display. Text input mode indicator Options To select the... Press the until...

  • Page 25: Using The Upper/Lower-Case Character Mode

    Entering Text rules to ensure that the correct punctuation is used. Example: is used twice to display two punctuation marks: ’ • To change the case in the T9 mode, use the key. • You can move the cursor by using the keys.

  • Page 26: Using The Symbol Mode

    Entering Text Using the Symbol Mode The Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols in a text message. Use the navigation keys to scroll to the desired symbol and then press OK soft key to insert the highlighted symbol into your message. Using the Number Mode The Number mode enables you to enter numbers in a text message (a telephone number for example).

  • Page 27: Options During A Call

    Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Putting a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can make another call while you have a call in progress if this service is supported by the network.

  • Page 28: Switching The Microphone Off (Mute)

    Options During a Call Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other party cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to another person in the room but do not want the other party to hear you.

  • Page 29: Using The Sms Service

    Options During a Call Using the SMS Service If you receive an SMS (Short Message Service) message during a call, the message icon ( flashes on the display. The Messages option enables you to use this feature. Read Messages: allows you to read the messages that you have received.

  • Page 30: Using The Menus

    Options During a Call 3. Select the Private option. Now you can talk privately with that person. The other participants can continue to converse with each other. 4. To return to the multiparty call, press the Options soft key and select Conference. All the multiparty call participants can now hear each other.

  • Page 31: Accessing Menu Functions By Using Shortcuts

    Using the Menus Accessing Menu Functions by Using Shortcuts The menu items (menu, sub-menus and options) are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut number. The shortcut number is shown in the bottom right next to the the display.
  • Page 32 Using the Menus 3. Call Records (see page 76) 3.1 Missed Calls 3.2 Incoming Calls 3.3 Outgoing Calls 3.4 Delete All 3.4.1 Missed Calls 3.4.2 Incoming Calls 3.4.3 Outgoing Calls 3.5 Call Time 3.5.1 Last Call 3.5.2 Total Outgoing 3.5.3 Total Incoming 3.5.4 Reset Timers 4.

  • Page 33: Text Messages

    Using the Menus 8. Network Services (see page 106) 8.1 Call Forwarding 8.1.1 Forward Always 8.1.2 Busy 8.1.3 No Reply 8.1.4 Unreachable 8.1.5 Cancel All 8.2 Call Waiting 8.2.1 Voice Calls 8.2.2 Data Calls 8.2.3 Cancel All 8.3 Network Selection 8.3.1 Automatic 8.3.2 Manual 8.4 Caller ID...

  • Page 34: Write Messages (Menu 1.2)

    Text Messages 3. To scroll through the message, press the key. While reading a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key. Delete: allows you to delete obsolete messages. Text Reply (inbox only): allows you to reply to the sender by sending a text message.

  • Page 35: Templates (Menu 1.3)

    Text Messages 4. Enter a destination number and press the OK soft key. The message is sent. Creating a Message using the Options 1. Create your message. 2. Press the Options soft key. 3. Select one of the following options by using the keys and pressing the Select soft key.

  • Page 36: Broadcast (Menu 1.5)

    Text Messages Default Type: allows you to set the default message type (Text, Fax, Email and Paging). The network can convert the messages into the selected format. Default Validity: allows you to set the length of time for which your text messages will be stored at the message center while attempts are made to deliver them.

  • Page 37: Voice Mail (Menu 1.6)

    Text Messages Language: allows you to select your preferred language to be used when displaying cell broadcast messages. Please contact your service provider for more information. Voice Mail (Menu 1.6) This menu provides you with a way of accessing your voice mailbox (if provided by your network). The following options are available.

  • Page 38: Picture Messages

    Picture Messages Multimedia Message Service (MMS) is a messaging service very similar to Short Message Service (SMS). It provides automatic and immediate delivery of personal multimedia messages from phone to phone or from phone to e-mail. In addition to the familiar text content of text messages, multimedia messages can contain images, graphics, voice and audio clips.

  • Page 39: Outbox (Menu 2.2)

    Picture Messages Cut Number: allows you to extract a number from the message text, so that you can call the number or save it in the Phonebook. Forward: allows you to forward the message to another person. Save Picture: allows you to save an image from the message into your phone.

  • Page 40: Delete All (Menu 2.4)

    Picture Messages 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you finish creating your message. 5. If you want to change the added items, press key to highlight one and press the Options soft key. The following options are available: • Edit: allows you to change text or replace the image with another.

  • Page 41: Call Records

    Call Records In this menu, you can view the: • missed, incoming or outgoing calls • length of time of the call you made or received • cost of your calls Note: You can access all of the numbers in the three types of call records by pressing the idle mode.

  • Page 42: Camera

    Call Records Total Incoming: the total length of all calls received since the timer was last reset. Reset Timers: the option used to reset the call timers; you must first enter the phone password (see page 117) and then press the OK soft key. Camera Using the camera module built in your phone, you can take pictures of people or events while on the...

  • Page 43: New Photo (Menu 4.2)

    Camera 3. Press the Take soft key to take a picture. If you want to have the delay time of 10 seconds, press the After 10s soft key. 4. Press the Save soft key to save the photo. 5. Enter a name for your photo and press the OK soft key.

  • Page 44: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings You can use the Sound Settings feature to customize various settings, such as the: • ring melody, volume and type • sounds made when you press a key, make an error or receive a message Ring Tone (Menu 5.1) This option allows you to select the required ring melody.

  • Page 45: Message Tone (Menu 5.5)

    Sound Settings Message Tone (Menu 5.5) This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received. SMS Tone This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new SMS message has been received.

  • Page 46: Phone Settings

    Sound Settings Minute Minder: sets whether the phone must beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call. Connect Tone: sets your phone to beep when the person you are calling answers the phone. Phone Settings Many different features of your phone can be customized to suit your preferences.

  • Page 47: My Settings (Menu 6.2)

    Phone Settings My Settings (Menu 6.2) You can change the background image and the color of the components in the display according to your preference. Wallpaper This option allows you to change the background image (wallpaper) to be displayed in idle mode. To change the background image: 1.

  • Page 48: Language (Menu 6.5)

    Phone Settings Language (Menu 6.5) You can select a display language. When the language option is set to Automatic, the language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card used. Security (Menu 6.6) The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone to: •...

  • Page 49: Display Settings (Menu 6.7)

    Phone Settings FDN Mode The FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are available: Disable: you can phone any number. Enable: you can only call phone numbers stored in the Phonebook.

  • Page 50: Extra Settings (Menu 6.8)

    Phone Settings Auto Light Using this feature, you can specify the time for which the backlight is to be used. This feature helps conserve your battery power. The following options are available: Disable: the backlight is used according to the setting in the Back Light menu option (Menu 6.7.2);...

  • Page 51: Short Cut (Menu 6.9)

    Phone Settings Short Cut (Menu 6.9) The navigation keys can be used as shortcut keys. When held down in idle mode, they allow you to access specific menu options directly. To assign a shortcut to a key: 1. Select the key to be used as a shortcut key by pressing the key, followed by the Select soft key.

  • Page 52: Organizer

    Organizer The Organizer feature enables you to: • view the calendar and organize your schedule • define a list of things to do • set the current date and time • set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time (to remind you of an appointment for example) •...

  • Page 53: To Do List (Menu 7.2)

    Organizer Writing a Memo To write or edit a memo on a specific date: 1. Select the required date in the calendar, using the navigation keys. Note: To skip to the previous or next month, press the volume keys on the left side of the phone.
  • Page 54 Organizer 6. Press the OK soft key. Editing the To Do List If tasks are already defined in the To Do List when you select the To Do List menu option (Menu 7.2), the current contents are displayed with a status mark and priority (three stars for high, two for normal and one for low).

  • Page 55: Time & Date (Menu 7.3)

    Organizer Time & Date (Menu 7.3) This option allows you to change the current time and date displayed. You can also check the current time for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and 21 major cities around the world. The following options are available: Set Time: allows you to enter the current time.

  • Page 56: Calculator (Menu 7.5)

    Organizer To stop the alarm when it rings, open the folder and press the Exit soft key. When setting or viewing an alarm, the following options are available when you press the Options soft key: Remove Alarm: deactivates the current alarm. Alarm Sound Set: allows you to select the alarm melody.

  • Page 57: Network Services

    Network Services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish. Call Forwarding (Menu 8.1) This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specify. Example: You may wish to forward your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday.

  • Page 58: Call Waiting (Menu 8.2)

    Network Services Call Waiting (Menu 8.2) This network service enables you to be informed when someone is trying to reach you during another call. You can specify individual call waiting options for each of the following call types: • Voice calls only •...

  • Page 59: Caller Id (Menu 8.4)

    Network Services Caller ID (Menu 8.4) You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. Note: Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. The following options are available: Default: the default setting provided by the network is used.

  • Page 60: Funbox

    Funbox The Funbox menu contains several fun options. Games (Menu 9.1) You can enjoy three games with your phone. Scroll to the required game, using the keys and press the Select soft key. For further details on the game, refer to the on-screen help. T-Zones (Menu 9.2) Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless...

  • Page 61: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems 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 may appear Insert SIM Card • Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. Phone Locked Enter Password •...

  • Page 62: Access Codes

    • the model and serial numbers of your phone • your warranty details • a clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after- sales service. Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card.

  • Page 63: Pin2

    Access Codes The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorized use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, the code is disabled and cannot be used until you re-enable it by entering the PUK (see below).

  • Page 64: Health And Safety Information

    Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.

  • Page 65: Precautions When Using Batteries

    For body worn operation, to maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, use only Samsung- approved accessories. When carrying the phone while it is on, use the specific Samsung- supplied or approved carrying case, holster, or other body-worn accessory. Use of non-Samsung-approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided.

  • Page 66: Road Safety

    Health and Safety Information • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery at room temperature.

  • Page 67: Operating Environment

    Health and Safety Information 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you need to make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.

  • Page 68: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

    Health and Safety Information Persons with pacemakers: • Should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on • Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket • Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize potential interference If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your phone immediately.

  • Page 69: Emergency Calls

    Health and Safety Information Emergency Calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (medical emergencies, for example).

  • Page 70: Care And Maintenance

    Health and Safety Information Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years.

  • Page 71: Acknowledging Special Precautions And The Fcc And Industry Canada Notice

    Health and Safety Information Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC and Industry Canada Notice Cautions Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC Compliance Information This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.

  • Page 72: Standard Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.

  • Page 73: Glossary

    Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P.
  • Page 74 Glossary MMS (Multimedia Message Service) A message service for the mobile environment, standardized by the WAP Forum and the 3rd Generation Partnership Program (3GPP). For phone users, MMS is similar to Short Message Service (SMS)-it provides automatic, immediate delivery of user-created content from phone to phone.
  • Page 75 Glossary Soft Keys Two keys marked on the phone, the purpose of which: • Varies according to the function that you are currently using • Is indicated on the bottom line of the display just above the corresponding key Tri Band Ability to handle any of the following types of network;...

  • Page 76: Index

    Index redialing automatically • 95 Access codes • 117 time (3.4) • 77 Accessories • 9 via phonebook • 38 Active folder • 95 waiting (8.2) • 52, 108 Alarm, set (7.4) • 103 Camera (4) • 79 Alert type (5.3) • 83 Card Answering installing the SIM •...
  • Page 77 Index Keypad tone (5.4) • 83 Keys Earpiece volume • 25 description • 11 Editing location • 10 memos • 98 shortcut • 96 messages • 62 missed calls • 27, 76 phonebook number • 37 tasks • 100 Language (6.5) • 90 to do list •...
  • Page 78 Index Setting Tone alarm (7.4) • 103 connect • 86 date (7.3.2) • 102 error • 85 language (6.5) • 90 folder • 85 time (7.3.1) • 102 keypad • 83 Shortcut (6.9) • 96 message • 84 Silent mode • 30 power on/off •...

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