SGH-B308

User’s Guide

Installing the SIM card and battery

1. Remove the battery cover and insert the SIM card.

Battery cover

2. Install the battery and reattach the cover.

• Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly.

• Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide.

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English. 07/2008. Rev. 1.0

Battery

Silent mode Press and hold in Idle mode to disable all sounds on the phone. To exit, press and hold this key again.

Display

Your phone is in Idle mode when you are not on a call or using a menu.

You must be in Idle mode to dial a phone number.

Icons

Text and graphics

Menu Phonebook

Soft key function indicators

Your phone displays the following status indicators on the top of the screen:

Icon Description

Signal strength

Call in progress

Out of your service area; you cannot make or receive calls except for emergency calls

GPRS network

Roaming network

Call ringer set to vibrate

Silent mode

Mute mode, during a call

Call diverting feature active

New text or multimedia message

New voice mail message

Alarm set

Battery power level

Using the menus

In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to enter the main menu.

Labels at the bottom corners of the display show the current soft key functions. Press the left soft key ( ) or right soft key ( ) to perform the function indicated.

To return to the previous menu level, press the

soft key or C .

To exit this menu without changing the menu settings, press this key.

Use the 4-way navigation keys as shortcuts to access your favourite menus.

1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.

2. Select Phone settings → Short cut .

3. Select a key.

4. Select a menu to be assigned to the key.

To select or modify a menu or feature:

1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.

2. Press the Navigation keys to reach a desired menu and then press the Select soft key or .

3. If the menu contains any submenus, locate the one you want by pressing the Navigation keys. Press the Select soft key or to enter the submenu.

If the selected menu contains additional submenus, repeat this step.

4. Press the Navigation keys to find the setting of your choice.

5. Press the Select soft key or to confirm your chosen setting.

Shortcut numbers

You can quickly access the menu you want by using shortcut numbers.

The shortcut number displays in front of the menu name in Menu mode.

Charging the battery

1. Plug the supplied travel adapter.

Phone layout and key functions

With the triangle facing up

2. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter.

Note : Do not remove the battery from the phone without unplugging the adapter first. Otherwise, the phone may be damaged.

Web access/

Confirm key

In Idle mode, accesses the web browser.

In Menu mode, selects the highlighted option or confirms input.

Soft keys

Perform functions indicated by the text above the key.

Dial key

Makes and answers a call.

In Idle mode, retrieves the most recent calls.

Voice mail server key

In Idle mode, accesses your voice mail server when held down.

Alphanumeric keys

4-way navigation keys

In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly.

In Menu mode, scroll through menu options.

Power/End key

Turns the phone on or off when held down.

Also ends a call.

Cancel/Clear key

Deletes characters from the display. Returns the display to the previous menu level.

Silent mode key

X Silent mode

Switching on or off the phone

1. Press and hold for more than one second to switch on the phone.

2. If the time & date message appears, press the Yes soft key and set the time and date by following the onscreen instructions.

3. Press and hold for more than two seconds to switch off the phone.

Changing the display language

1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.

2. Select Phone settings → Language .

3. Select a language.

Making a call

1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number, and press .

2. Press to end the call.

Answering a call

1. When the phone rings, press the Accept soft key or to answer a call.

Press the Reject soft key or to reject the call.

Menu map

1. SIM AT *

2. Call records

2.1 Missed calls

2.2 Received calls

2.3 Dialled calls

2.4 Delete all

2.5 Call time

2.6 Call cost *

3. Network services

3.1 Call diverting

3.2 Call barring

3.3 Call waiting

3.4 Network selection

3.5 Caller ID

3.6 Closed user group

4. Sound settings

4.1 Ring tone

4.2 Ring volume

4.3 Alert type

4.4 Keypad tone

4.5 Keypad volume

4.6 Message tone

4.7 Alert on call

4.8 Folder tone

4.9 Power on/off

4.0 Extra tones

5. Messages

5.1 Text messages

5.2 Multimedia messages

5.3 Push messages

5.4 Configuration messages

6. Funbox

6.1 WAP browser

6.2 FM Radio

6.3 Games

6.4 Sounds

6.5 Images

6.6 Delete all

6.7 Memory status

7. Organiser

7.1 Alarm

7.2 Calendar

7.3 Time & Date

7.4 Calculator

7.5 To do list

7.6 Voice memo

7.7 Currency exchange

8. Phonebook

8.1 Search

8.2 New entry

8.3 Group search

8.4 Edit group

8.5 Speed dial

8.6 Copy all

8.7 Delete all

8.8 Memory status

9. Phone settings

9.1 Display settings

9.2 Greeting message

9.3 Own number

9.4 Language

9.5 Security

9.6 Extra settings

9.7 Short cut

9.8 Connection settings

9.9 Reset settings

* Show only if supported by your SIM card.

2. Press to end the call.

Adjusting the volume

1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.

2. Select Sound settings → Ring volume .

3. Press Up or Down to adjust the volume level.

4. Press the OK soft key.

While a call is in progress, press Up or Down to adjust the earpiece volume.

Changing a ringtone for calls

1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.

2. Select Sound settings → Ring tone .

3. Select a ringtone.

Redialling recent numbers

1. In Idle mode, press .

2. Press Up or Down to scroll to the number you want.

3. Press to dial the number.

Entering text

Changing the text input mode

• Press and hold and select a mode; press to switch between modes.

• Press and hold to switch to Symbol mode.

Pinyin mode

1. Press the keys corresponding to the phonetic spelling, pinyin, referring to the letters printed on the keys.

Example: To enter “ ”, press 6 and 4 to enter “ni.”

2. Press Left or Right to select alternative pinyins for the keys you pressed.

3. If you cannot find the character you want, press Up or Down to scroll through the word choices.

4. Press or to activate the character selection field.

5. Press the number key corresponding to the character you want.

Otherwise, press Left or Right to scroll to a character and press .

Stroke mode

1. Press the keys that corresponds to a character’s component strokes.

Example: To enter “ ”, press 5 for and 3 for .

2. If you cannot find the character you want, press Up or Down to scroll through the word choices.

3. Press the number key corresponding to the character.

Otherwise, press Left or Right to scroll to a character and press .

Quick English mode

1. Press keys 2 to 9 to start entering a word. Press each key only once for one letter.

The word you are entering appears on the display. It may change with each keypress. Finish entering the word before editing or deleting any keystrokes.

Example: To enter “Hello” in Quick English mode, press 4 , 3 , 5 , 5 , and

6 .

2. Press 0 to insert a space and enter the next word.

Otherwise, press Up or Down to display alternative word choices.

English mode

Press the keys labelled with the letter you want once for the first letter, twice for the second letter, and so on.

For example, press 2 three times to enter “C” and 5 two times to enter

“K.”

Number mode

Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want.

Symbol mode

Press the number keys corresponding to the symbol you want and press the OK soft key. You can press Up or Down to display more symbols.

My Words mode

You can set up a list of phrases you use frequently in order to quickly enter characters.

1. Select Add Word .

2. Enter the phrase you want and press the OK soft key.

3. Enter the name for the phrase in English mode and press the OK soft key.

4. To insert an added phrase, select it from the My Words list.

Tips for entering text

• To move the cursor, press Left or Right .

• To delete characters one by one, press C . To delete all of the characters, press and hold C .

• To insert a space between characters, press 0 .

• To change case in Quick English mode or English mode, press .

• To enter punctuation marks in Quick English mode or English mode, press 1 .

Sending an SMS message

1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.

2. Select Messages → Text messages → Write new .

3. Enter the message text.

4. Press the Options soft key and add items using the following options:

• Add objects : add sounds, images, or animated images.

• Add templates : add text templates.

• Add emoticon : add emoticons.

• Add phonebook : add phonebook contacts.

• Add bookmark : add bookmark items.

5. Press the Options soft key and select Send only or Save and send .

6. If you select Save and send , select a memory location.

7. Enter destination numbers.

8. Press to send the message.

Quick feature reference

This section provides brief explanations of features on your phone.

Menu

Menu

> SIM AT

Menu > Call records

> Missed calls, Received calls, or Dialled calls

Menu > Call records

> Delete all

Menu > Call records

> Call time

Description

Use a variety of additional services offered by your service provider.

View the most recent calls you have dialled, received, or missed.

Delete the call logs in each call type or all logs at once.

View the duration of recent calls you have dialled and received. Also reset the time counter.

View the cost of your calls.

Menu > Call records

> Call cost

Menu

> Network services

Access network services offered by your service provider.

Menu

Menu > Sound settings

> Ring tone or Ring volume

Menu > Sound settings

> Alert type

Menu > Sound settings

> Keypad tone or Keypad volume

Menu

> Sound settings

> Message tone

Menu

> Sound settings

> Alert on call

Menu > Sound settings

> Folder tone

Menu > Sound settings

> Power on/off

Menu > Sound settings

> Extra tones

Menu > Messages

> Text messages or

Multimedia messages

> Inbox, Outbox, or Draft

Description

Select a ringtone for incoming calls or a volume level.

Select an alert type for the call ringer.

Select a tone which the phone sounds or a volume level when you press a key.

Select the alert ringtone for incoming SMS,

MMS, and broadcast messages, or set how often you are informed of a new message.

Set the phone to alert you when you receive a new message or when the time for an alarm comes during a call.

Select the tone that the phone sounds when you open or close the phone.

Set the phone to sound when it is switched on or off.

Set additional tones for the phone.

Read received, sent, or saved messages.

Menu

Menu > Messages

> Text messages or

Multimedia messages

> Write new

Menu > Messages

> Text messages or

Multimedia messages

> Templates or Emoticon templates

Menu > Messages

> Text messages or

Multimedia messages

> Settings or Setup

Menu > Messages

> Text messages or

Multimedia messages

> Delete all

Menu > Messages

> Text messages or

Multimedia messages

> Memory status

Menu > Messages

> Text messages

> Voice mail

Description

Create and send messages to other mobile phones.

Preset templates of frequently used messages or emoticons.

Set options for using messaging services.

Delete messages in each message box or all messages at once.

Check memory information for messages.

Access your voice mail server and listen to messages on the network.

Menu

Phonebook

> Delete all

Phonebook

> Memory status

Menu > Phone settings

> Display settings

Menu > Phone settings

> Greeting message

Menu > Phone settings

> Own number

Menu > Phone settings

> Language

Menu > Phone settings

> Security

Menu > Phone settings

> Security

> Mobile tracker

Menu > Phone settings

> Extra settings

Menu > Phone settings

> Short cut

Description

Delete all contacts stored in the phone’s memory, on the SIM card, or both.

View the total number of contacts in the phone’s memory or on the SIM card.

Change settings for the display and backlight.

Enter the greeting message to be displayed when the phone is switched on.

Check your phone numbers or assign a name to them.

Select a language to be used for the display text.

Protect the phone against unauthorised use.

Track your phone when it is stolen or lost.

When someone tries to use your phone with other SIM card, the phone will automatically send the preset tracking message to your family or friends. This feature may be unavailable due to certain features supported by your service provider.

Set the automatic redialling feature or the answering method.

Set the Navigation keys as shortcuts to access your favourite menus directly.

Menu

Menu > Phone settings

> Connection settings

Menu > Phone settings

> Reset settings

Description

Create and customise the profiles containing the settings for connecting your phone to the network.

Reset the phone to the factory default settings.

Important safety precautions

Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal.

Drive safely at all times

Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park your vehicle first.

Switching off when refuelling

Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.

Switching off in an aircraft

Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.

Switching off near all medical equipment

Hospitals and health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. Follow any regulations or rules in force.

Menu

Menu > Messages

> Text messages

> Broadcast

Menu > Messages

> Multimedia messages

> MMS profile

Menu > Messages

> Push messages

Menu > Messages

> Configuration messages

Menu > Funbox

> WAP browser

Menu > Funbox

> FM Radio

Description

Change settings for the service and access broadcast messages.

Select or configure a connection profile to be used for MMS.

Change the settings for the service and access or delete push messages.

Access or delete messages containing network parameters from your service provider.

Launch and configure the web browser.

Listen to music or news via the FM radio on your phone. First, you must connect your phone with a headset, which serves as a radio antenna.

Access games, sounds, or images in your phone’s memory.

Menu > Funbox

> Games, Sounds, or Images

Menu > Funbox

> Delete all

Menu > Funbox

> Memory status

Menu > Organiser

> Alarm

Delete games, sounds, or images in each media box, or all media files at once.

Check the amount of memory in use for games, sounds, and images.

Set an alarm to sound at a specific time.

Interference

All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their performance.

Special regulations

Follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it.

Water resistance

Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.

Sensible use

Use only in the normal position (held to your ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on.

Emergency calls

Key in the emergency number for your present location, then press .

Do not end the call until given permission to do so.

Small children and your phone

Keep the phone and all its parts including accessories out of reach of small children.

Accessories and batteries

Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous.

Caution

Risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

Menu

Menu > Organiser

> Calendar

Menu > Organiser

> Time & Date

Menu > Organiser

> Calculator

Menu > Organiser

> To do list

Menu > Organiser

> Voice memo

Menu > Organiser

> Currency exchange

Phonebook > Search

Phonebook

> New entry

Phonebook

> Group search

Phonebook

> Edit group

Phonebook

> Speed dial

Phonebook

> Copy all

Description

Keep track of daily or monthly schedule.

Set the current time and date manually and set your local time zone.

Perform basic arithmetic functions.

Create a list of tasks and assign a deadline to each task.

Record voice memos and listen to them.

Do currency conversions.

Search for contacts in Phonebook.

Add a new contact to Phonebook.

Search for contacts in caller groups.

Select a ringtone and image for incoming calls and messages from members of a group. Also change the group name.

Assign speed dial numbers for your most frequently dialled numbers.

Copy all contacts stored in the phone memory to the SIM card, or vice versa.

At very high volume, prolonged listening to a headset can damage your hearing.

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

Use of authorised software

Use only Samsung-authorised software. The use of any unauthorised software could damage your phone.

SAR information

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 European Union (EU) Council. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on the safety standards that were developed by independent scientific organisations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies.

The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.

The exposure standard for wireless phones employs a unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit set by the EU

Council is 2.0W/kg.