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- Page 1 DUAL BAND GSM TELEPHONE SGH-A800 OWNER’S MANUAL ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-03117A English. 01/2003. Rev.2.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The information in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing; Samsung reserves the right, however, to change or modify any of the specifications without notice. Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed, your SIM card or your service provider. - Page 3 Contents (continued) Phonebook ........Creating a Phonebook Entry ......Searching for and Dialling a Number in the Phonebook .
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Page 4: Important Safety Precautions
Contents (continued) Network Services ....... Call Diverting (Menu 7-1) ......107 Call Barring (Menu 7-2) . -
Page 5: Unpacking
Wearable Ear-Microphone Owner’s Manual Hand Strap In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer: • Battery charger * • Simple Hands-free kit • Cigarette lighter adapter • Data kit Note: A rubber dust cover is fitted over the connector on the bottom of the phone, to protect it during shipment. -
Page 6: Your Phone
Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. Open Vi e w Earpiece Display Navigation keys Volume key Soft key (left) Dial/menu confirmation Alphanumeric keys Interface connector Microphone (on the bottom) Closed Vi e w Ear-microphone Folder WAP Browser... -
Page 7: Display
Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Description (continued) Makes or answers a call. In idle mode, recalls the last number dialled. In the menu facility, selects a menu function or stores information that you have entered (such as a name) in the phone or SIM memory. -
Page 8: Backlight
Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Icons Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when the Call Diverting feature is activated. -
Page 9: Service Light
Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Service Light The service light is below the external display on the folder. It flashes when services are available on the phone. To change the colour of the light or turn it off, set the Service light menu option;... -
Page 10: Installing/Removing/Charging The Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged standard battery is fully recharged in approximately 120 minutes. - Page 11 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d Charging the Battery Using the Travel Adapter Note: The phone can be used while the battery is being charged, but this will cause the phone to charge more slowly.
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Page 12: Switching The Phone On/Off
G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d Switching the Phone On/Off 1. Open the phone. 2. Hold down the key until the phone switches on. - Page 13 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Making an International Call 1. Press and hold down the key for the international prefix. The + character appears. 2.
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Page 14: Ending A Call
C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Speed-Dialling from the Phonebook Once you have stored numbers in the phonebook, you can dial a number simply by pressing one or two keys. -
Page 15: Accessing Options During A Call
C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s If you hold down one of these keys while receiving an incoming call, the call is rejected or the ring tone is silenced, depending on the setting of the Side key menu option;... - Page 16 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Using the Scratchpad Your phone has a convenient feature for entering a phone number during a call as if it were a note pad. While using this feature, the key tones are automa- tically muted to avoid disturbing your conversation.
- Page 17 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Using the SMS Service You can read a newly received message or write a new message during a call.
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Page 18: Using The Ear-Microphone
C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Using the Ear-Microphone With the ear-microphone supplied with your phone, you can make or answer a call without holding the phone. -
Page 19: Entering Text
S S e e l l e e c c t t i i n n g g F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s a a n n d d O O p p t t i i o o n n s s To view the various functions/options available and select the one required, proceed as follows. -
Page 20: Changing The Text Input Mode
E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Changing the Text Input Mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will see the text input mode indicator at the bottom of the display. -
Page 21: Using The Abc Mode
E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t 2. Enter the required word using the ABC mode (see page 41) and press the soft key. The word is saved in the T9 dictionary and inserted in the input field. - Page 22 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Refer to the table below for more information about the characters available. The characters vary, depending on text input language. You can select the language by setting one of the following options: •...
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Page 23: Using The Symbolic Mode
E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Using the Symbolic Mode The Symbolic mode enables you to insert symbols in a text message. To... - Page 24 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Notes: • If you make a mistake while entering a number, correct it using the key. For further details, refer to page 23. •...
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Page 25: Searching For And Dialling A Number In The Phonebook
P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Storing a Number Using the Phonebook Menu 1. In idle mode, press the soft key to access the Phonebook menu. 2. Scroll to the Add entry option by pressing the key and press the soft key. -
Page 26: Speed-Dialling
P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Change name (phone memory) This option allows you to change the name of the selected entry. To clear the old name, press the information on how to enter characters, see page 37. -
Page 27: Voice-Dialling
P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Note: Key is reserved for your Voice Mail server number. -
Page 28: Editing Group Settings
P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Editing Group Settings You can change the settings of the five predefined caller groups. 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the soft key. - Page 29 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Checking the Memory Status You can check how many entries are stored in the phonebook (card and phone memories) and how many free locations remain. 1.
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Page 30: Using The Menus
Using the Menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by pressing the left soft key in idle mode, then scrolling with the navigation keys. - Page 31 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s Main Menu Level 1 2. Call records 5. Call costs (continued) 3. Voice functions 1.
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Page 32: Messages
U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s Main Menu Level 1 7. Network services 5. Caller ID (continued) 6. Active line 7. -
Page 33: Outbox (Menu 1-2)
M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s When the Inbox menu option is selected, the list of messages received is displayed with the: • Sender’s phone number (or name if stored in the phonebook) •... -
Page 34: New Message (Menu 1-3)
M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s To scroll through the message, press the key. You can choose the following options, by pressing the soft key. Delete: allows you to delete the message. Send: allows you to send the message to another person. -
Page 35: Voice Mail (Menu 1-4)
M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s 5. If you selected... Then... Send Enter a destination number. Send by set • Select a profile. • Enter a destination number. Notes: • To recall a number from your phonebook, press soft key. -
Page 36: Preset Messages (Menu 1-6)
M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s 4. When you receive a reply from the other party, the reply message (indicated by the sender’s ID) is shown below your original message (indicated by your ID). 5. -
Page 37: Broadcast (Menu 1-9)
M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Broadcast (Menu 1-9) This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics, such as the weather or traffic. Messages are displayed immediately as they are received, provided that: •... -
Page 38: Call Records
Call Records Via this menu, you can view: • Missed calls • Received calls • Dialled calls The number and name (if available) are displayed together with the date and time at which the call was made. You can also view call times and costs. Missed Calls (Menu 2-1) This option lets you view the last 30 unanswered... -
Page 39: Call Costs (Menu 2-5)
C C a a l l l l R R e e c c o o r r d d s s Call Costs (Menu 2-5) This feature lets you view the cost of calls. Notes: • This feature is not intended for billing purposes. •... -
Page 40: Voice Command (Menu 3-2)
V V o o i i c c e e F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s In the Voice Dial menu option, the following options are available. Record: allows you to record name tags and allocate them to numbers for voice dialling. -
Page 41: Voice Memo (Menu 3-3)
V V o o i i c c e e F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Voice Memo (Menu 3-3) You can use the Voice Memo feature to: •... -
Page 42: Sound Settings
Sound Settings You can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • Ring tone, volume and type for incoming calls or messages • Volume for the voice prompt • Sounds made when your call is connected or when you press a key •... -
Page 43: Messages (Menu 4-2)
S S o o u u n n d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Alert type: lets you specify how you are informed of any incoming calls. Light only: only the service light on the folder comes Melody: the phone rings using the melody selected via the Melody option (see page 81). -
Page 44: Minute Minder (Menu 4-6)
S S o o u u n n d d S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Minute Minder (Menu 4-6) This menu option allows you to specify whether the phone must beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call. -
Page 45: Service Light (Menu 5-3)
P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Power On/Off Image This option allows you to select the image to be displayed when you switch the phone on or off. Main Display This option allows you to select the idle screen for the main display. -
Page 46: Security (Menu 5-5)
P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Security (Menu 5-5) The security settings enable you to restrict the use of your phone to: •... -
Page 47: Quick Menu (Menu 5-6)
P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Change PIN2 The Change PIN2 feature allows you to change your current PIN2 to a new one. You must enter the current PIN2 before you can specify a new one. -
Page 48: Side Key (Menu 5-9)
P P h h o o n n e e S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Side Key (Menu 5-9) This menu option allows you to set the function of the volume keys on the left side of the phone when you receive an incoming call. -
Page 49: Calendar (Menu 6-2)
O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 3. Select the required day on the calendar by pressing the navigation keys. Press the 4. If applicable, depending on the category selected, enter the required time and press the If you have selected the 12-hour time format (see page 100), select A M or P M by pressing the... -
Page 50: To-Do List (Menu 6-3)
O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Creating a New Memo 1. Select the required date in the calendar, referring to page 95. 2. Write your memo of up to 100 characters and press the soft key. -
Page 51: Clock (Menu 6-4)
O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r The following options are available when you press the Options soft key. Add: allows you to add a new task. For details about adding To do list-type memos, see page 93. -
Page 52: Alarm (Menu 6-5)
O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Set format: allows you to change the time and date formats. Time format: 12 hours 24 hours Date format: DD/MM/YYYY (day/month/year) YYYY/MM/DD (year/month/day) Alarm (Menu 6-5) This option allows you to set the alarm to ring at a... -
Page 53: Calculator (Menu 6-6)
O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Calculator (Menu 6-6) You can use the phone as a 15-digit calculator. The calculator performs basic arithmetic functions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages. -
Page 54: Timer (Menu 6-8)
O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Units Available Type Units Currency Length yard mile Weight grain Volume Area acre Temperature °C °F Timer Using the Timer feature, you can set the phone to sound an alarm after a certain time. -
Page 55: Stopwatch (Menu 6-9)
O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Stopwatch (Menu 6-9) The stopwatch can be used to measure times for various sports. Example: Running or swimming races. Up to four stopwatches can be used. The precision of the stopwatch is one hundredth of a second. -
Page 56: 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 so wish. Call Diverting (Menu 7-1) Note: The call divert options may be different depending on your SIM card and those not supported by your network operator may not be shown. -
Page 57: Call Barring (Menu 7-2)
N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s You can specify individual call diverting options for each of the following call types: •... -
Page 58: Call Waiting (Menu 7-3)
N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s All incoming: calls cannot be received. Incoming while abroad: calls cannot be received when you are using your phone outside your home service area. -
Page 59: Network Selection (Menu 7-4)
N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s Deactivating Specific Call Waiting Options 1. Select the type of call to which the option applies. 2. -
Page 60: Active Line (Menu 7-6)
N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s Active Line (Menu 7-6) Some SIM cards may be used with two subscriber numbers. -
Page 61: Fun Box
N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s Default group: you may set a default CUG with your service provider. - Page 62 F F u u n n B B o o x x The WAP Browser ends the network connection after a certain period of inactivity and automatically reconnects as necessary. For this reason, you may find that you are billed for several network connections within a single session.
- Page 63 F F u u n n B B o o x x Browser Setting This menu option allows you to: • Set up the proxy servers • Choose one of the proxy servers to be used when accessing the Wireless Web P roxy setting: allows you to set up seven proxy servers for the WAP Browser.
- Page 64 F F u u n n B B o o x x Using the WAP Browser Menu There are various menu options available when surfing the Wireless Web. To access the WAP Browser menu, proceed as follows. 1. Press the key.
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Page 65: Games (Menu 8-2)
F F u u n n B B o o x x Games (Menu 8-2) Using this menu option, you can also enjoy playing three games. Scroll to the required game by pressing the key and press the soft key. To select an option, press the corresponding number key. -
Page 66: Media Box (Menu 8-3)
F F u u n n B B o o x x Space War Space War is an arcade board game. It requires patience and discretion. The aim is to remove about 80% of the background while avoiding the mushroom bombs in order to progress to the next stage. -
Page 67: Additional Services
Additional Services ALS (Alternate Line Service) Note: Please contact your service provider to check the availability of this feature and how to subscribe to ALS. The ALS feature enables two lines to be associated with one SIM card. Consequently, you can make and receive calls on either line. -
Page 68: 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 appear No SIM Card • Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. Enter PIN •... -
Page 69: Reference Information
• 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. Reference Information Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. -
Page 70: Health And Safety Information
R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n The PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) is required to change a blocked PIN. - Page 71 • If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung- approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
- Page 72 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n •...
- Page 73 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n 5.
- Page 74 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Persons with pacemakers: •...
- Page 75 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Emergency Calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well...
- Page 76 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
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Page 77: Glossary
Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features of your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. Active Folder Ability to voice dial or submit a voice command immediately on opening the phone. - Page 78 G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y CLI (Caller Line Identification) Services Services allowing subscribers to view or block the telephone numbers of callers. GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) International standard for cellular communication, guaranteeing compatibility between the various network operators.
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Page 79: Index
G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) Card containing a chip with all the information required to operate the phone (network and memory information, as well as the subscriber’s personal data). - Page 80 I I n n d d e e x x (continued) Display Key tones contrast • 86 selecting • 83 external • 15; 86 volume • 27 icons • 14 Keys main • 13; 86 location • 10 power on/off image • 85 purpose •...
- Page 81 I I n n d d e e x x Safety T9 mode • 37; 39 batteries • 137 Text electronic devices • 141 entering • 37 explosive atmospheres • 143 input modes • 37 information • 135; 145 language • 87 medical devices •...