Samsung SGH-V206 Manual

							TRI BAND
GPRS TELEPHONE
SGH-V205
ELECTRONICS
* Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone,
depending on the software installed or your service provider.
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-xxxxxA
English. 11/2002. Rev. 1.0
www.samsungmobile.com
3rd version
(2002. 10. 29) 
						

							 
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* 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.
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Contents
 
Important Safety Precautions ...................... 7
Unpacking .................................................... 9
Your Phone ................................................ 10
 
Phone Layout ....................................................  10
Display.............................................................  13
Service Light .....................................................  16
 
Getting Started .......................................... 17
 
Installing the SIM Card .......................................  17
Charging a Battery ............................................  19
Switching the Phone On/Off ................................  21
Using the Holster ...............................................  22
 
Call Functions ............................................ 23
 
Making a Call ....................................................  23
Adjusting the Volume .........................................  25
Answering a Call ................................................  26
Viewing Missed Calls ..........................................  27
Quickly Switching to Silent mode .........................  29
 
Selecting Functions and Options ................ 30
 
Example: Setting the Display Language ................  32
 
Phonebook ................................................. 34
 
Storing a Number with a Name ............................  34
Using Phonebook Entry Options ...........................  36
Searching for a Number in the Phonebook .............  38
Editing a Caller Group ........................................  40
Speed-Dialing ...................................................  41
Checking the Memory Status ...............................  42
 
Entering Text ............................................. 43
 
Changing the Text Input Mode ............................  44
Using the T9 Mode .............................................  45
Using the Upper/Lower-Case Character Mode ........  46
Using the Symbol Mode ......................................  48
Using the Number Mode .....................................  48 
						

							 
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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 .....................................  53
 
Using the Menus......................................... 55
 
Accessing Menu Functions by Scrolling .................  55
Accessing Menu Functions by Using Shortcuts .......  56
List of Menu Functions ........................................  56
 
Text Messages ........................................... 61
 
Read Messages  
 
(Menu 1.1)
 
.................................  61
Write Messages  
 
(Menu 1.2)
 
................................  63
Templates  
 
(Menu 1.3)
 
........................................  65
Setup  
 
(Menu 1.4)
 
..............................................  65
Broadcast  
 
(Menu 1.5)
 
........................................  67
Voice Mail  
 
(Menu 1.6)
 
........................................  68
My Contents  
 
(Menu 1.7) .......................................  
 
69
Memory Status  
 
(Menu 1.8)
 
.................................  69
 
Picture Messages ....................................... 70
 
Inbox  
 
(Menu 2.1)
 
..............................................  70
Outbox  
 
(Menu 2.2)
 
............................................  72
Write New  
 
(Menu 2.3) ..........................................  
 
73
Delete All  
 
(Menu 2.4)
 
.........................................  75
Setup  
 
(Menu 2.5)
 
..............................................  75
 
Call Records ............................................... 76
 
Missed Calls  
 
(Menu 3.1)
 
.....................................  76
Incoming Calls  
 
(Menu 3.2)
 
..................................  76
Outgoing Calls  
 
(Menu 3.3)
 
..................................  77
Delete All  
 
(Menu 3.4)
 
.........................................  77
Call Time  
 
(Menu 3.5)
 
.........................................  77
 
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Camera ...................................................... 79
 
Take and Send  
 
(Menu 4.1)
 
.................................  79
New Photo  
 
(Menu 4.2)
 
.......................................  80
My Photo  
 
(Menu 4.3)
 
.........................................  80
 
Sound Settings ........................................... 82
 
Ring Tone  
 
(Menu 5.1)
 
........................................  82
Ring Volume  
 
(Menu 5.2) .......................................  
 
82
Alert Type  
 
(Menu 5.3)
 
........................................  83
Keypad Tone  
 
(Menu 5.4)
 
....................................  83
Message Tone  
 
(Menu 5.5)
 
...................................  84
Folder Tone 
 
(Menu 5.6)
 
.......................................  85
Power on/Off 
 
(Menu 5.7) .......................................  
 
85
Extra Tones  
 
(Menu 5.8)
 
......................................  85
 
Phone Settings ........................................... 87
 
Infrared Activate  
 
(Menu 6.1)
 
...............................  87
My Settings  
 
(Menu 6.2)
 
......................................  88
Greeting Message  
 
(Menu 6.3)
 
.............................  89
Own Number  
 
(Menu 6.4)
 
....................................  89
Language  
 
(Menu 6.5)
 
.........................................  90
Security  
 
(Menu 6.6)
 
...........................................  90
Display Settings
 
   (Menu 6.7) .................................  
 
93
Extra Settings  
 
(Menu 6.8)
 
...................................  95
Short Cut  
 
(Menu 6.9)
 
.........................................  96
Reset Settings  
 
(Menu 6.10)
 
................................  96
 
Organizer ................................................... 97
 
Calendar  
 
(Menu 7.1)
 
..........................................  97
To Do List  
 
(Menu 7.2) ...........................................  
 
99
Time & Date  
 
(Menu 7.3)
 
....................................  102
Alarm  
 
(Menu 7.4) ...............................................  
 
103
Calculator  
 
(Menu 7.5) .........................................  
 
104
Currency Exchange  
 
(Menu 7.6)
 
..........................  105
 
Network Services .....................................  106
 
Call Forwarding  
 
(Menu 8.1)
 
................................  106
Call Waiting  
 
(Menu 8.2)
 
.....................................  108
Network Selection  
 
(Menu 8.3)
 
............................  109
Caller ID  
 
(Menu 8.4) ...........................................  
 
110
Band Selection  
 
(Menu 8.5) ..................................  
 
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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 .................  120
 
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals ...........  120
Precautions When Using Batteries .......................  123
Road Safety .....................................................  125
Operating Environment .....................................  127
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres ......................  129
Emergency Calls ...............................................  130
Other Important Safety Information ....................  131
Care and Maintenance .......................................  132
Acknowledging Special Precautions and 
the FCC and Industry Canada Notice ...................  134
 
Glossary ...................................................  139
Index .......................................................  143 
						

							 
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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. 
 
Switching Off When Refueling
 
Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service 
station) or near fuels or chemicals.
 
Switching Off in Aircraft
 
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them 
in aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
 
Switching Off in Hospitals
 
Switch off your phone near medical equipment.
Follow any regulations or rules in force.
 
Interference
 
All wireless phones may be subject to interference, 
which could affect their performance.
 
Special Regulations
 
Meet any special regulations in force in any area 
and always switch off your phone whenever it is 
forbidden to use it, or when it may cause 
interference or danger (in a hospital for example). 
						

							 
Important Safety Precautions
 
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Radio Frequency Exposure
 
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.
 
Sensible Use
 
Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). 
Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when 
the phone is switched on.
 
Accessories and Batteries
 
Use only Samsung-approved accessories and 
batteries. 
 
Qualified Service
 
Only qualified service personnel may install or 
repair your phone.
 
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Unpacking
 
Your package contains the following items.
In addition, you can obtain the following 
accessories for your phone from your local 
Samsung dealer:
• Ear-microphone
• Simple hands-free kit
• Standard/slim batteries
• Cigarette lighter adapter
HandsetTravel Adapter
BatteryHand Strap
User’s ManualEar-Microphone
Holster 
						

							 
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Your Phone
 
Phone Layout
 
The following illustrations show the main elements 
of your phone.
Earpiece
Display
Soft key (right)
WAP Browser 
key
Alphanumeric 
keys Camera key
Soft key (left)
Dial/menu
confirmation key
IrDA portMicrophone Cancel/
correction keyFolder
Navigation 
keys
Volume/menu
browse keys Ear-microphone
jack
Special
function keysPower on/off / 
menu exit key
Camera module
Antenna
Service light
External display
 
Your Phone
 
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Key Description  
In menu mode, scroll through the 
menu options and Phonebook memory.
In idle mode, allow you to access your 
favourite menu options directly; for 
more information on shortcuts, see 
page 96.
In menu mode, return to the previous 
menu level and select the current 
menu respectively.
 
When entering text, move the cursor 
left and right respectively. 
 
In idle mode, allow you to access your 
favourite menu options directly; for 
more information on shortcuts, see 
page 96.
(soft keys)
Perform the functions indicated by the 
text above them (on the bottom line of 
the display).
In idle mode, quickly accesses the 
Camera menu to allow you to use the 
camera on your phone.
In idle mode, launches the WAP 
(Wireless Application Protocol) Browser 
directly.
Deletes characters from the display.
In menu mode, returns to the previous 
menu level. 
						

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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.
Ends a call. Also switches the phone on 
and off when held down. 
In menu mode, cancels your input and 
returns to idle mode.
When held down in idle mode, accesses 
your voice mail.
Enter numbers, letters and some 
special characters.
Enter special characters.
Perform various functions.
(on the side of the phone) 
During a call, adjust the earpiece 
volume.
In idle mode, adjust the key volume.
In menu mode, scroll through the 
menu options and Phonebook memory. Key Description (continued)
Your Phone
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Display
Display Layout
The display comprises three areas.
Area Description
First line Displays various icons (see 
page 14).
Middle lines Display messages, instructions 
and any information that you 
enter (number to be dialed, for 
example).
Last line Shows the functions currently 
assigned to the two soft keys.
Icons
Text and 
graphic area
Soft keys
Menu            Ph.Book 
						

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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; for further details, see 
page 83. 
Appears when a new text message is 
received.
Appears when a new voice mail message 
is received.
Appears when you are entering text to 
indicate the current text input mode.
Appears when you set the alarm.
Shows the level of your battery. The more 
bars you see, the more power you have 
left.
Appears when the IrDA port is active. For 
details, see page 87.
Appears when mute mode is active.
Your Phone
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Backlight
The display is illuminated by a backlight. When you 
press any key or open the folder, the backlight 
illuminates. It turns off if no key is pressed within a 
given period of time, depending on the 
Back Light 
menu option (Menu 6.7.2).
To specify the length of time for which the backlight 
is active, set the 
Back Light menu option (Menu 
6.7.2); see page 93 for further details.
You can also set the phone to use the backlight only 
during a specified period of time, via the 
Auto 
Light menu option (Menu 6.7.3); see page 94 for 
further details.
External Display
Your phone has an external display on the cover. It 
indicates that you have an incoming call or a 
message, and notifies you when you set an alarm at 
the specified time. 
						

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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); see page 94 for further details.
Service light
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Getting Started
Installing the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are 
provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your 
subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional 
services available and many others.
Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts 
can be easily damaged by scratches 
or bending, so be careful when 
handling, inserting or removing the 
card.
Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of 
small children.
1. If necessary, switch off the phone by holding 
down the   key until the power-off image is 
displayed.
2. Remove the battery. To do so:
➀ Press down the catch above the battery and 
hold it in this position.
➁ Slide the battery and lift it away, as shown.