01-250 4/2/99 11:47 AM Page 1 SGH-250 MOBILE PHONE Owner's Instructions MENU OK C 1 4 7 . GHI 2 5 8 0 ABC 3 6 9 DEF JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ GLOBAL SYSTEM FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS 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 Battery release button Earpiece Phonebook/ Menu scroll button MENU Menu selection/ Menu scroll button Clear/Cancel button Dial/Entry button End of call/On-Off button C MENU OK OK C AMPHENOL SIMLOCK SIM card holder SIM card 1 4 7 . GHI 2 5 8 0 ABC 3 6 9 DEF 2 OPEN JKL MNO Numeric/letter buttons Special function buttons PQRS TUV WXYZ Microphone Battery terminals Flip cover 3 01-250 4/2/99 11:47 AM Page 4 Handset Display and Indicators Parts List The SGH-250 product contains the following parts. Net 086519412532 Network name Telephone number Handset Travel Adapter Indicator Description Signal strength Calling Roaming Battery charge level GSM Global system for mobile communication Slim Battery Owner's Instructions SGH-250 NE MOBILE PHO ctions Owner's Instru Incoming Short Message Voice Mail (Currently not used) Phone locked Vibration mode Muting · Cigarette lighter adapter CL-10 Volume level No service Activated Refused Cellular network or specific network is not available Barring password or access to optional services is accepted Barring password or access to optional services is refused · Hands-free Car kits CH-20 (holder + cable + microphone + speaker) · Light and long-life batteries In addition, you can obtain the following approved accessories for your phone, from your local SAMSUNG dealers: · Desktop charger DT-20 4 5 01-250 4/2/99 11:47 AM Page 6 Warranty Details Please record the model and serial numbers of your unit and the date of purchase and dealer in the space provided below. We recommend that you keep your purchase receipt with this booklet in case your telephone should require servicing during the warranty period. Contents YOUR MOBILE PHONE s s s s s Rear View of the Phone..................................................... Front View of the Phone.................................................... Handset Display and Indicators ........................................ Parts List ............................................................................ Warranty Details ............................................................... 2 3 4 5 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS s s General Safety Precautions............................................... 10 Battery Safety Precautions................................................ 12 FOR Model Number: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Dealer: PREPARING YOUR MOBILE PHONE s s s s s s s s s USE 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 28 29 30 31 32 32 33 34 35 Inserting Your SIM Card .................................................... Battery Types ..................................................................... Attaching and Removing a Battery Pack........................... Charging a Battery Pack .................................................... Switching the Phone On and Off....................................... Entering Your PIN Code ..................................................... Extending the Antenna...................................................... Selecting a Menu Option .................................................. Choosing Your Language................................................... THE USING s s s s s s s s s s s BASIC CALL FUNCTIONS Placing a Call..................................................................... Receiving a Call................................................................. Viewing Information about Calls....................................... Resetting the Call Timer.................................................... Selecting the Ringing Tone ............................................... Adjusting the Ringing Volume........................................... Adjusting the Key Volume ................................................. Adjusting the Earpiece Volume ......................................... Muting the Microphone .................................................... Automatic Redialling ......................................................... Redialling One of the Last Ten Numbers .......................... 6 7 01-250 4/2/99 11:47 AM Page 8 Contents s s s s s s s s (cont.) USING GSM NETWORK SERVICES 36 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 56 s s s s s s s s s s s 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............... Deleting a Phonebook Entry by Name .............................. Deleting a Phonebook Entry by Memory Location............ THE USING s s s s s s s s s s ADVANCED FEATURES Preventing Access to Your Phone Settings....................... Preventing Access to the Memory Registers.................... Displaying Your Own Phone Number ................................ Locking the Phone ............................................................. Preventing Access to Your Phone ..................................... Changing Your PIN............................................................. Changing the Phone's Password ....................................... Changing the Greeting Message ...................................... Customising Your Phone's Features .................................. Resetting the Phone's Features................................................. THE Call Barring ........................................................................ Checking the Call Barring Status ...................................... Changing the Call Barring Service Password ................... Call Diverting ..................................................................... Checking the Call Diversion Status................................... Using the Call Waiting Features ....................................... Holding a Call .................................................................... Reading a Short Message................................................. Creating a Short Message ................................................ Entering SC Address.......................................................... Missed Call Service.................................................... 61 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 71 73 74 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS s s Cleaning Your Mobile Phone............................................. 75 Problems and Solutions..................................................... 76 Glossary of Terms .............................................................. 78 GLOSSARY s SELECTING s s s NETWORK Searching for a Network Automatically ........................... 58 Searching for a Network Manually................................... 59 Editing a Network List....................................................... 60 Symbols 1 Press/Push x = Step number Important Note 8 9 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. The use of mobile phones in aircraft: x Is dangerous to aircraft operations x May disrupt the cellular network x Is illegal Failure to observe in-flight regulations may lead to the suspension of cellular services and/or legal action. NEVER use your phone while driving, even if it allows hands-free operation. Always park your vehicle first. In some countries, it is illegal to use mobile and radio telephones whilst driving. Avoid contact between the antenna and the face (especially the eyes) during a conversation. Take care with the antenna in crowded places. Being very concerned about health precautions, SAMSUNG recommends that you avoid using your mobile phone close to medical devices (pacemakers, etc.). If in doubt, consult the manufacturer of the medical device. Hearing aid Pacemaker You are advised to turn off the phone when at a refuelling point (petrol station for example). NEVER store or carry inflammable gas, liquids or explosive materials in the same compartment as your mobile phone. DO NOT use the travel adapter if: x The power cord is damaged x It has been dropped or undergone a shock Have a qualified after-sales service repair it. NEVER try to repair it yourself. Avoid operating your mobile phone close to other electrical equipment (telephones, televisions, radios, personal computers, etc.), as it may cause interference. Nof jdsk sds dkfjdk tzkf ezre îer lktrif lmretr afflm kglftrtytulkh lmgre ere îer lktrif lmretr fdfgrt tlm kglftrtytulkh grtr uirt Nof jdsk sds dkfjdk tzkf ezre îer lktrif lmretr afflm kglftrtytulkh lmgre ere îer lktrif lmretr fdfgrt tlm kglftrtytulkh grtr uirt Nof jdsk sds dkfjdk tzkf ezre îer lktrifr afflm kglftrtytulkfd tlm kglftrtytulkh grtr Nof jdsk sds dkfjdk tzkf ezre îer lktrif l afflm kglftrtytulkgf ere îer lktrif lmrefgrt tlm kglftrtytulkh DO NOT expose the phone and accessories to rain or any liquids. Remove the battery from your phone and contact your dealer if the phone and accessories come into contact with any liquid. DO NOT leave them in direct sunlight or in a humid, dusty or hot environment. 10 11 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. Low Battery 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. Any replacement battery pack must be of the same make and type. DO NOT dispose of used batteries in a fire or waste bin. Dispose of them in accordance with local legislation. LITTER 45°C 5°C DO NOT charge the batteries in extreme temperature conditions: x Above 45° C x Below 5° C DO NOT disassemble the battery pack. There are no user-serviceable parts inside it. DO NOT drop the batteries or subject them to physical shocks. Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Attach the battery pack to the phone before charging with the travel adapter. If the battery is not used for a long period of time (about a half year), its service life may be reduced. Store it in a cool, dry place. 2 1 98 January 97 Jan uary 12 13 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. · If you do not insert the SIM card, the Check Card message is displayed when you switch the phone on. · You can make emergency call while you have inserted a SIM card. (Some networks don't require a SIM card for emergency calls. Check with your Air Time Provider.) · If you wish to block access to the phone registers stored in the SIM card, see page 47. 1. Remove the battery pack (see page 17). 2. Turn the phone face down. 2 3. Slide the SIM card lock in the direction of the OPEN arrow and lift up the holder. 3 x The gold-coloured chip should touch the contacts on the phone when the holder is closed x The cut corner should be towards the top of the phone 5. With the SIM card lock in the OPEN position, push the holder back against the phone and slide the SIM card lock in the direction of arrow, until it locks into position. OPEN AMPHENOL 4. Slide the SIM card into the holder: SIMLOCK 4 6. Replace the battery pack (see page 17). 5 Normally you cannot insert the SIM card in the wrong position, as you will not be able to close the holder. If you cannot close the holder, check that: · The card is in the correct position · The SIM card lock is in the OPEN position SIMLOCK OPEN AMPHENOL 14 15 01-250 4/2/99 11:47 AM Page 16 Battery Types 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: · Slim battery: lasts as long as the light battery but is heavier · Long-life battery: lasts longer than the other two Attaching and Removing a Battery Pack 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. Operation Times Battery Type Slim battery Long-life battery Talk Time 1 hour 50 min. 3 hours 20 min. ...