User manual SAMSUNG SGH-250

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. Standby Time 30 ~ 40 hours 60 ~ 80 hours 1. To reattach the battery pack after charging, align it with the phone 1/2 inch away from the battery release button, facing the battery charge contacts to the phone. 1 2. Slide the battery pack upwards until it clicks firmly into position. If Low Battery is displayed and you hear a warning beep whilst on the phone, finish your call immediately. Otherwise, the phone may switch off. 2 Charging Times When Low Battery is displayed, charge the battery pack or replace it with a fully charged battery pack. Quick Charge Battery Type Slim Long-life TA DTC CLA 2 hours 3 hours Normal Charge DTC 5 hours 9 hours 3. To remove the battery pack, release it by: x Holding down the button on the rear of the phone x Sliding the battery pack downwards about 1/2 inch 3 4. Lift the battery pack away from the phone. 4 TA = Travel Adapter DTC = Desktop Charger (option) CLA = Cigarette Lighter Adapter (option) 16 17 01-250 4/2/99 11:48 AM Page 18 Charging a Battery Pack You are supplied with a battery charger that must be plugged into an appropriate wall socket (230V, 50Hz). For more details about charging times, see page 16. · The battery pack may become warm during charging. See pages 12 and 13 for various safety precautions to be taken with the battery pack. · When the battery is discharged, and Low Battery are displayed. Refer to the table in Step 3. 1. Plug the travel adapter into the bottom of the handset. 1 2. Plug the travel adapter into an appropriate wall socket. Result: · Charging begins · The battery status indicator blinks You can use the phone while charging the battery pack. However, the charge time will be longer. 2 3. When is displayed (charging is finished), unplug the adapter from the phone by: x Pressing the two buttons on the sides of the adapter plug x Pulling the plug Refer to the table below when checking the battery status. Indication Battery Status Discharged 1/3 full 2/3 full Fully charged Switching the Phone On and Off A mobile phone can only place and receive calls when it is switched on. 1. Switch the phone on by pressing / for at least two seconds. I MENU Result: · The phone gives a long beep · The greeting message is displayed · The phone scans for the available network; when the network name is displayed, you can place and receive calls · If Phone Lock is displayed, enter the password first (see page 49). · When you switch the telephone on for the first time, Enter PIN: is displayed (see page 20). · If Check Card is displayed, check that your SIM card is correctly installed (see page 15). 2. When you have finished using the phone, switch it off by pressing / again for two seconds. OK C 1 4 . 2 5 ABC 1 3 6 DEF MENU OK C 1 4 . 2 5 ABC 2 3 6 DEF Power Off I 3 Result: · The phone gives a long beep · Power Off appears · The display is cleared · The battery is no longer being used To enable the phone to lock automatically when switched off. See page 49. 4 4. Unplug the adapter from the wall socket. 18 19 01-250 4/2/99 11:48 AM Page 20 Entering Your PIN Code The SIM card is protected by a PIN (Personal Identification Number) that you must enter the first time you use your phone or each time it is switched on, if this option is set (see page 50). · For more details about the PIN and PUK codes, refer to the glossary on page 77. · If you wish to change your PIN, see page 51. · If you enter the wrong PIN three times in a row, the card is blocked. To unblock your phone, you must enter the eight-digit PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) that comes with your SIM card. · If you enter the wrong PUK ten times in a row, your SIM card will be permanently blocked. You must then contact your network operator. 1. Switch the phone on by pressing / for at least two seconds. I Extending the Antenna If the signal received is weak (crackling and background noise during a telephone conversation), you can pull out the telescopic antenna. 1. Grasp the knob on the end of the antenna and carefully pull the antenna out to its full extension. 1 Result: Reception quality is improved. Enter PIN: 2. When you have finished the conversation, push the antenna gently back in. If the signal received is sufficiently strong, you do not need to pull out the antenna. The signal strength is indicated on the display: Strong signal Weak signal 2 2. When Enter PIN: is displayed, enter your PIN. Result: A star is displayed to represent each digit entered. MENU OK C 3 2 ABC 3. Press /OK . 1 4 . 3 6 DE 5 Result: · PIN Accepted is displayed · Searching appears · The network name is displayed If you entered the wrong PIN, Wrong PIN is displayed. Try again with a correct PIN. 20 21 01-250 4/2/99 11:48 AM Page 22 Selecting a Menu Option Most of your phone's functions are selected via menus. To select a menu or sub-menu option, proceed as follows. 1. In Standby mode, press MENU to enter the menu system. Result: The first menu appears. 2. Select a menu option by pressing: x The appropriate numeric button Example: Press 2 to select the second menu. or by pressing: x ,, or as often as required followed by x /OK Result: The first sub-menu appears. 3. Select a sub-menu option by pressing: x Its number directly if you know it Example: Press 3 to select the Any key sub-menu. or by pressing: x ,, or as often as required followed by x /OK 4. Adjust the required option by pressing the appropriate buttons (,, or , numeric buttons, etc.). 5. To exit... Each menu level one by one All menu levels Press... C as often as required /. I Choosing Your Language When you start using your cellular phone for the first time, you must select the language in which the various menus and indications are displayed. You can choose between Twelve languages (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Dutch, Portuguese and Turkish). The default language used by the phone is English. MENU K C 1 2 2 MENU 1. In Standby mode, press MENU to enter the menu system. Result: The first menu appears. 2. Press 4, 1 to access the Language sub-menu status. 3. Scroll through the various languages by pressing ,, or . Also you can access the various language by pressing a number key including and #. 2 English 3 Italian 4 French ,, OK C 1 4 . GHI 2 5 ABC JKL 2 3 6 DEF MNO OK C MENU . HI 2 5 8 ABC 3 6 9 DEF 3 OK C 3 JKL MNO 3 RS TUV WXYZ 4. When the required language is displayed, press /OK . MENU MENU OK C 2 5 ABC 5 35 6 Result: · The phone switches to Standby mode · From now on, all the menus will be displayed in the language selected. OK C 42 ABC 1 . 3 DEF JKL MNO 22 23 01-250 4/2/99 11:48 AM Page 24 Placing a Call You can only place a call when a network is displayed. Tel Number: +8225413000 1. Type in the required telephone number, including the area code. 4. (cont.) You can adjust the earpiece volume during a conversation by pressing the volume button on the left side. 5. If reception is poor (crackling or background noise during the conversation), carefully pull the antenna out to its full extension. If you are inside a building, you can also try moving nearer a window. 6. When you have finished, press /I Result: The number entered is displayed. To place an international call, insert a "+" before the international code by pressing for more than one second. Example: + 82 2 541 3000. 2. If you make a mistake: 4 MENU 5 i OK C 1 4 . 3 2 5 ABC 3 6 x Press C one or more times until the incorrect digit is cleared x Continue typing your number To clear the whole number, press C for more than one second. . +8225413000 00:05 Result: · Call Ended appears · Your number is stored in the Redial memory (see page 35 for further details on this function) 7. If you do not wish to receive calls, switch the phone off by pressing / for a while. I MENU 3. When you have entered the whole number, press /OK . OK C . GHI 2 5 ABC 6 3 6 DEF Result: · The number is dialled · Calling is displayed JKL MNO 4. Hold the phone up to your ear and wait until the call is answered. Result: When your call is answered: ·+8225413000 appears · The call timer records the length of the call (if this option is set; see page 54. You can: · Display the length of the call while phoning · Specify that the phone must beep after each minute while you are on the phone For further details on these functions, see page 54. Call Ended 24 25 02-250 4/2/99 11:35 AM Page 2 Receiving a Call You can only receive a call when the phone is in Standby mode. 1. When a call is received: x Your phone rings (if this option is set; see page 30) x Called is displayed If your phone was set to the vibration mode, the phone vibrates when a call is received. 2. To answer a call, open the cover. If the cover is already open, press /OK . 4. If reception is poor (crackling or background noise during the conversation), carefully pull the antenna out to its full extension. If you are inside a building, you can also try moving nearer a window. 4 i 5. When you have finished x Press / or x Close the flip cover. I MENU OK C 2 5 ABC 5 3 DEF JKL 6 MNO 3. Hold the phone up to your ear and converse normally. You can adjust the earpiece volume during a conversation by pressing the volume button on the left side. You can: · Specify the number of rings before a call is answered automatically · Answer a call by pressing any button (except / ). For further details on these functions, see page 54. I 26 27 02-250 4/2/99 11:35 AM Page 4 Viewing Information about Calls