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Samsung SGH-E800C User Manual

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  • Page 1 * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-05871A English. 12/2004. Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 2 GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-E800C...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important safety precautions ... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your phone ... 10 Phone layout... 10 Display... 13 Backlight ... 16 Service display... 16 Camera ... 16 Built-in antenna ... 17 Getting started... 18 Inserting/Removing the SIM card ... 18 Installing/Removing/Charging the battery...
  • Page 5 Contents List of menu functions ... 54 Phonebook menu ... 60 Find name (Phonebook 1-1) ... 60 Add entry (Phonebook 1-2) ... 63 Speed list (Phonebook 1-3) ... 64 Copy all to phone (Phonebook 1-4) ... 66 Send all via infrared (Phonebook 1-5) ... 67 Delete all (Phonebook 1-6) ...
  • Page 6 Contents Slider tone (Menu 4-8) ... 90 Alerts on call (Menu 4-9) ... 90 Messages ... 91 Short messages (Menu 5-1) ... 91 Multimedia messages (Menu 5-2) ... 98 Push messages (Menu 5-3) ... 109 Preset messages (Menu 5-4)... 110 Voice mail (Menu 5-5) ...
  • Page 7 Contents Language (Menu 9-3) ... 157 Security (Menu 9-4) ... 158 Auto redial (Menu 9-5) ... 161 Voiceclarity (Menu 9-6)... 161 Slide down operation (Menu 9-7)... 162 Active slide (Menu 9-8)... 162 Anykey answer (Menu 9-9) ... 162 Fax mode (Menu 9-10) ... 163 Infrared activation (Menu 9-11) ...

  • Page 8: Important Safety Precautions

    Important safety precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road safety at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching off when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.

  • Page 9: Emergency Call

    Keep the phone and all its parts including accessories out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers.

  • Page 10: Unpacking

    In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer: • Advanced handsfree car kit • Simple handsfree car kit • PC data link kit •...

  • Page 11: Your Phone

    Your phone Phone layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Mirror Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/ Right) Soft key (left) Volume keys WAP Browser Dial/Menu confirmation key Cancel/Back/ Correction key Special function keys (Reverse side) Camera Flash Earpiece Display Power On/Off / Menu exit key...

  • Page 12: Key Description

    Your phone Key(s) Description Perform the functions indicated by the text above them, on the bottom line of the display. (soft keys) In Menu Mode, scroll through the menu options. In Idle Mode, the Left key enters the New SMS message writing screen, the Right key enters the Incoming call’s melody setting menu and the Down key enters the Calendar menu.
  • Page 13 Your phone Key(s) Description (continued) Ends a call. When pressed and held, switches the phone on or off. In Menu Mode, cancells your input and returns to Idle Mode. When pressed and held in Idle Mode, quickly accesses your voice mail server.

  • Page 14: Display

    Key(s) Description (continued) (on the right side of the phone) When pressed and held, turns the camera capture mode on. In capture mode, works as a camera shutter. Display Display layout The display has three areas: Menu Phonebook Area First line Middle lines Last line Icons...

  • Page 15: Icon Description

    Your phone Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The more the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are out of a service area. When it displays, you cannot make or receive calls.
  • Page 16 Your phone Icon Description (continued) Appears when you are connected to the GPRS network. Appears when your SIM card supports the Call diverting status indication and the Call diverting feature is activated. When your SIM card supports ALS (Alternate Line Service), this icon may appears with the number 1, 2, or both.

  • Page 17: Backlight

    Your phone Backlight The display and the keypad are illuminated by a backlight. When you press any key, the backlight illuminates. It turns off if you don’t press any key within a given period of time, depending on the Backlight menu option. For further details, see page 156.

  • Page 18: Built-In Antenna

    Your phone Built-in antenna Your phone has a built-in antenna. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is switched on. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than needed.

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Getting started Inserting/Removing the SIM card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available and so on. • Keep all miniature SIM cards out of the reach of small children.

  • Page 20: 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 130 minutes.

  • Page 21: Removing The Battery

    Getting started 2. Press the battery against the back of the phone until it clicks into place. Removing the battery 1. Switch off the phone by pressing and holding the key. 2. To remove the battery, pull the battery catch toward the top of the phone and hold it in that position.
  • Page 22 1. Plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack at the bottom of the phone. Check that the arrow on the connector is facing towards the front of the phone. 2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. While charging, the battery icon at the top right- hand corner of the display repeatedly fills to show that the battery is charging.

  • Page 23: Low Battery Indicator

    Getting started 3. When charging is finished, disconnect the adapter from the power outlet and from the phone by pressing the grey tabs on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, the battery sensor informs you in the following ways: an empty battery icon flashes ), you hear a warning tone and a message...

  • Page 24: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Switching the phone on or off To switch the phone on: 1. Hold down the switches on. 2. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the Ok soft key. For further details, see page 185. The phone searches for your network and the current date and time appear on the display.

  • Page 25: Selecting Functions And Options

    Getting started Selecting functions and options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise your phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys marked and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.

  • Page 26: Locking Or Unlocking The Keypad

    To view various functions/options available or select the one is required: 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 2. To select the: • function displayed • option highlighted view the next function or highlight the next option on a list move back to the previous function or option on a list move back up one level...
  • Page 27 Getting started locks the keys automatically when you slide the folder down. Otherwise, if you set the Continue operation option in the Slide down operation menu (see page 162), the confirming message appears on the display when you slide the folder down in the Idle Mode.

  • Page 28: Call Functions

    Call functions Making a call Using the number keypad When the idle screen is displayed, enter the area code and phone number, and press the Note: If you have set the Auto redial option (Menu 9-5) to On, the number is redialled automatically up to ten times if the person you called does not answer or the line is busy.

  • Page 29: Making A Call From Phonebook

    Call functions 2. Enter the country code, area code and phone number and press the Making a call from phonebook You can store the names and phone numbers called regularly in the SIM card and phone’s memory, which are jointly called the Phonebook. You then do not need to remember all your numbers;...

  • Page 30: Viewing Missed Calls

    Call functions Viewing missed calls If you have a subscription that includes the Caller Line Identification (CLI) feature and you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who was calling you so that you can call the person back.

  • Page 31: Ending A Call

    Call functions Ending a call When you want to finish your call, briefly press the key. Or, slide the folder down if you set the Stop operation option in the Slide down operation menu (see page 162). Answering a call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the incoming call animation.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the volume During a call, if you wish to adjust the earpiece volume, use the volume keys on the left side of the phone. When you hear a sound, such as ringtone, you can also adjust the earpiece volume. But it is not fixed. Note: When a call comes in, you can mute the call ringer by pressing and holding one of the volume keys.

  • Page 33: Searching For A Number In Phonebook

    Call functions CAUTIONS: Do not hold the phone near to your ear when you use the loudspeaker. Because the volume may be extremely loud. Note: You can turn on / off the loudspeaker by pressing the Right soft key during a call. Switching the microphone off (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off so that the other person cannot...
  • Page 34 1. Press the Options soft key. 2. If necessary, press the Up or Down key to highlight the Phonebook option. Press the Select soft key. 3. Select the Find name option and press the Select soft key. The Phonebook entries are listed. 4.

  • Page 35: Sending Dtmf Tones

    Call functions Sending DTMF tones You can send the DTMF(Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) tones of the number on the display during a call. This option is helpful for entering a password or account number when you call an automated system, like a banking service. To send the DTMF tones: 1.

  • Page 36: Putting A Call On Hold

    Using the voiceclarity The voiceclarity feature makes received sound loud and clear during a call. It is useful when you are in a noisy place. The phone turns on the voiceclarity feature automatically after a while when you are in a noisy place and the voiceclarity is set to on.
  • Page 37 Call functions To place a call on hold, 1. Press the Options soft key. 2. Press the Up or Down key to highlight the Hold option. If you want to reactivated the call, press the Retrie. soft key. To make a call while you have a call in progress: 1.

  • Page 38: Answering A Second Call

    Answering a second call You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if this service is supported by the network and you have activated the Call waiting option (see page 83). You will be notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.

  • Page 39: Making A Multi-Party Call

    Call functions Making a multi-party call A multi-party call feature is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multi-party or conference call. For more information, contact your service provider. Setting up the multi-party call 1.
  • Page 40 To end the current call, press the The call on hold is continued. To make a call when you have the multi-party call: See “To make a call while you have a call in progress:” on page 36. To answer an incoming call when you have the multi-party call in progress and another call on hold: 1.

  • Page 41: Using The Ear-Microphone

    Call functions Removing one participant 1. Press the Options soft key and select the Remove option. 2. Press the Up or Down key to highlight a participant and press the Select soft key. The call ends with that participant, but you can continue to talk with the other participants.

  • Page 42: Entering Text

    Entering Text The phone allows you to enter characters for messages and names in Chinese and English. To enter Chinese text, the phone provides several widely used pronunciation based (Pinyin) and character shape based (Stroke) input methods to meet the preferences of different users, allowing for greater convenience and ease of use.

  • Page 43: Changing The Text Input Mode

    Entering Text Changing the Text Input Mode When you are in a field that allows character entry, you should notice the text input mode indicator on the bottom of the display. Example: Entering a name in Phonebook Enter name To change to another text input mode: 1.

  • Page 44: Using Pinyin Mode

    Using Pinyin Mode Pinyin is a system to mark Chinese pronunciation in Latin alphabets. With the pinyin input method, you can enter Chinese characters by entering the pinyin string from the phone keypad and the phone automatically presents the matching alternatives. This mode allows you to enter Pinyin characters with only one key press per letter.
  • Page 45 Entering Text 3. If you cannot find the character you want from the display, press the Up or Down key to scroll through choices in the Character Selection map. When the character you are typing appears in the Character Selection Map, you may select it, without completing the Pinyin spelling or entering the tone for the character.

  • Page 46: Using Chinese Stroke Modes

    Entering Text Inserting a Space Insert a space between the characters, press the key in Text Area. Clearing Strokes and Characters Press the C key or more times to remove strokes to the left. Once the Pinyin Area is empty, pressing the C key removes characters from the Text Area.
  • Page 47 Entering Text The table shows the stroke/key relationship: Typing Strokes and Characters in Stroke Mode 1. To type a character, press keys corresponding to its component strokes. Press keys on the handset in the order that you would write the strokes, using one press per desired stroke.
  • Page 48 2. The phone displays your strokes in the Key Stroke Area and offers character choices in the Character Selection Map. As you enter strokes, notice that the choices in the Character Selection Map change. To scroll through choices in the Character Selection Map, press the Up or Down key.

  • Page 49: Using Quick English Mode

    Entering Text Using Quick English Mode To type a word, press keys corresponding to the letters you need. Remember the following as you are typing: 1. Start entering the word by pressing keys 1 to 0. Press each key only once for each letter. Example: To enter “hello”...

  • Page 50: Smart Punctuation

    2. Enter the word you want to add using English mode (see page 50) and press the Ok soft key. The word is saved in the T9 dictionary and inserted in the input field. 3. Continue entering other words in Quick English mode.

  • Page 51: Using English Mode

    Entering Text Using English Mode When typing in English mode, press the key labelled with the required letter: - Once for the first letter - Twice for the second letter - And so on Example: To display the letter “C”, quickly press the 2 key three times.

  • Page 52: Using Number Mode

    Entering Text Changing the Case To shift the case of the next letter(s) that you type, press the key. There are three cases; Lower Case, Initial Capital and Capital Lock. Inserting a Space To insert a space between the words, press the key.

  • Page 53: Using Symbolic Mode

    Entering Text Using Symbolic Mode Symbolic mode enables you to enter symbols in your text. display more symbols enter a symbol return to the previous text input mode Press the Up or Down key. corresponding number key. Ok or soft key.

  • Page 54: 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. Accessing a menu function The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by pressing the Menu or Phonebook soft key in Idle Mode, then scrolling with the navigation keys.

  • Page 55: List Of Menu Functions

    Using the menus You can also access the menus and sub-menus by quickly entering the corresponding menu number. Example: Accessing the Voice mail menu. 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press the 5 for Messages. 3. Press the 5 for Voice mail. List of menu functions Various menus let you check or change your phone settings.

  • Page 56: Main Menu

    3. Services (see page 72) Service directory Main menu 1. SAT (SIM Application Toolkit) page 73) 2. Call records Missed calls Received calls Dialled calls Delete all Call time 2-5-1 2-5-2 2-5-3 2-5-4 Call costs* 2-6-1 2-6-2 2-6-3 2-6-4 2-6-5 2-6-6 3.
  • Page 57 Using the menus 3-2-2 3-2-3 3-2-4 3-2-5 3-2-6 3-2-7 Call waiting Network selection Caller ID Active line 4. Sound settings Incoming calls 4-1-1 4-1-2 4-1-3 4-1-4 Messages 4-2-1 4-2-2 Power on/off Connection tone Key tone Minute minder Quiet mode Slider tone Alerts on call 5.
  • Page 58 5-2-1 5-2-2 5-2-3 5-2-4 5-2-5 5-2-6 Push messages 5-3-1 5-3-2 5-3-3 Preset messages Voice mail 5-5-1 5-5-2 Broadcast 5-6-1 5-6-2 5-6-3 5-6-4 Settings 5-7-1 5-7-2 Memory status 5-8-1 5-8-2 6. Fun box (see page 117) WWW Services 6-1-1 6-1-2 6-1-3 6-1-4 6-1-5 6-1-6...
  • Page 59 Using the menus 6-2-1 6-2-2 6-2-3 6-2-4 6-2-5 JAVA world 6-3-1 6-3-2 6-3-3 7. Organiser New memo Calendar To do list Clock 7-4-1 7-4-2 7-4-3 7-4-4 Alarm Calculator Conversion 7-7-1 7-7-2 7-7-3 7-7-4 7-7-5 Timer Stopwatch 8. Camera (see page 146 Take photos My photos My albums...
  • Page 60 9. Phone settings Display 9-1-1 9-1-2 9-1-3 9-1-4 9-1-5 Greeting message Language Security 9-4-1 9-4-2 9-4-3 9-4-4 9-4-5 9-4-6 9-4-7 9-4-8 Auto redial Voiceclarity Slide down operation Active slide Anykey answer 9-10 Fax mode 9-11 Infrared activation 9-12 Reset settings 9-12-1 Sound settings 9-12-2 Phone settings 9-12-3 All settings...

  • Page 61: Phonebook Menu

    Phonebook menu Phonebook offers the following features: • Phonebook: allows you to find, create or set up the speed-dialling feature and manage Phonebook entries. • Management: allows you to create or remove your own number, set up caller groups and check the memory status.

  • Page 62: Delete Entry

    change the Phonebook entries Changing the phone memory entries Scroll to the category that you want to edit by pressing the Left or Right key. Following categories are available and you can edit information of each category by pressing the Options soft key. Category Then Mobile Select one of the following options.
  • Page 63 Phonebook menu Changing the SIM memory entries To change the SIM memory entry’s information, press the Options soft key. The following options are available: Edit number This option allows you to change the number. You can also add a new number if none has been stored for the selected category.

  • Page 64: Add Entry (Phonebook 1-2)

    Add entry (Phonebook 1-2) You can store phone numbers and the corresponding names in the memory of your SIM card. In addition, you can store up to 1000 names in the phone memory and each name can be associated with up to five numbers. 1.

  • Page 65: Speed List (Phonebook 1-3)

    Phonebook menu For information about how to enter characters, see page 41. 6. When you are satisfied, press the Ok soft key. 7. If you select Phone in step 3, go to step 8. If you select SIM in step 3, enter the location number and press the Ok soft key.

  • Page 66: Editing The Speed-Dial Entries

    3. Enter a phone number and press the Ok soft key. Or, To retrieve a number from your Phonebook, press the Phonebook soft key. Select an entry from the list and press the Ok soft key. Press the Ok soft key to save it. 4.

  • Page 67: Copy All To Phone (Phonebook 1-4)

    Phonebook menu Dialling a number stored in the SIM card Once you have stored phone numbers in your SIM card, you can dial them easily whenever required. To dial a number stored in the SIM card: 1. Enter the number of the SIM card location where the number you want to dial is stored.

  • Page 68: Send All Via Infrared (Phonebook 1-5)

    Send all via infrared Via the infrared connection, you can send your Phonebook entries to another IrDA- compliant devices and vice versa. Note: This feature may not be available depending on the devices. Sending your phonebook 1. Align the IrDA ports on both sides each other. 2.
  • Page 69 Phonebook menu...

  • Page 70: Delete All (Phonebook 1-6)

    Delete all (Phonebook 1-6) You can delete Phonebook entries selectively depending on the memory location, or all entries at once. 1. Scroll to a desired memory selection and place a check mark ahead of it by pressing the Select soft key. Selecting All places check marks on all of the memories.

  • Page 71: Own Number (Phonebook 2-1)

    Phonebook menu Own number To store your own phone number(s) with a name: 1. Scroll to an empty location by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. 2. When Edit number highlights, press the Select soft key.

  • Page 72: Group Setting (Phonebook 2-2)

    Group setting You can change the settings of the ten predefined caller groups. 1. Select a caller group by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. 2. Scroll to a setting option by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key.

  • Page 73: Memory Status (Phonebook 2-3)

    Phonebook menu Memory status (Phonebook 2-3) You can check how many names are stored in SIM card and phone’s memory. When you have finished, press the soft key or key to exit. Service directory (Phonebook 3-1) Note: This feature may not be available depending on your SIM card.

  • Page 74: Sat (Sim Application Toolkit)

    SAT (SIM Application Toolkit) If you use a SAT card that provides additional services, the SAT menu displays. For further details, see your SIM card instructions. Shown only if it is supported by your SIM card.

  • Page 75: Call Records

    Call records Via this menu, you can view the: • calls you missed, received or dialled. • cost of your calls. • length of your calls. Note: You can access the numbers in the three types of call records by pressing the Mode.

  • Page 76: Dialled Calls (Menu 2-3)

    Call records By pressing the Options soft key, you can also: • delete the current call record from the list. • delete all of the calls. • paste the number into Phonebook. Dialled calls (Menu 2-3) This option lets you view the last 20 dialled numbers.

  • Page 77: Call Time (Menu 2-5)

    Call records Call time (Menu 2-5) This option lets you view the timers for calls made and received. Notes: • If your SIM card supports the ALS (Alternate Line Service) feature, you must first select the appropriate line. • The actual time invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary, depending on network features, rounding-off for billing purposes and others.
  • Page 78 Call records The following options are available: Last call cost: cost of the last call made. Total cost: total cost of all calls made since the cost counter was last reset. If the total cost exceeds the maximum cost set via the Set max cost option, you can no longer make any calls until you reset the counter.

  • Page 79: 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 wish. Call diverting 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 80: Setting Call Diverting Options

    • Data calls only (not available when line 2 is in use) Example: You can: systematically divert fax calls to your office fax machine. divert voice calls to your colleague if you are already using the phone. Setting call diverting options 1.

  • Page 81: Call Barring (Menu 3-2)

    Network services Deactivating specific call diverting options 1. Select the call diverting option to be deactivated. 2. Select the type of calls to which this option applies. 3. Press the Remove soft key. The phone sends your settings to the network and displays the network’s acknowledgement.

  • Page 82: Setting Call Barring Options

    Cancel all: all call barring options are deactivated; calls can be made and received normally. Change barring password: allows you to change barring password. You can specify individual call barring options for each of the following call types: • Voice calls only •...

  • Page 83: Changing The Barring Password

    Network services Deactivating specific call barring options 1. Select the call barring option to be deactivated. 2. Select the type of calls to which this option applies. 3. Press the Deactivate soft key. 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider.

  • Page 84: Call Waiting (Menu 3-3)

    Call waiting This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call. You can specify individual call waiting options for each of the following call types: • Voice calls only • Fax calls only (not available when line 2 is in use) •...

  • Page 85: Network Selection (Menu 3-4)

    Network services Network selection The Network selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside your home area. Note: You can select a network other than your home network only if it has a valid roaming agreement with your home network.

  • Page 86: Caller Id (Menu 3-5)

    Network services Caller ID (Menu 3-5) You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. Note: Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. The following options are available: Default: the default setting provided by the network is used.

  • Page 87: Sound Settings

    Sound settings You can use the Sound settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • ringtone, volume and type for incoming calls or messages. • sounds made when your call is connected or when you press a key. •...

  • Page 88: Messages (Menu 4-2)

    Sound settings Ring volume: allows you to adjust the ring volume. Use the Up and Down keys or the volume keys on the left side of the phone. The more bars you see, the louder the volume. Alert type: lets you specify how you are informed of any incoming calls.

  • Page 89: Power On/Off (Menu 4-3)

    Sound settings Vibration: the phone vibrates but does not ring. Vibration then tone: the phone first vibrates and then starts ringing. Repetition: allows you to specify how often the phone informs you of a new message. You can choose either Once or Periodic. Power on/off (Menu 4-3) This option allows you to select the melody that the...

  • Page 90: Key Tone (Menu 4-5)

    Sound settings Key tone (Menu 4-5) This menu option allows you to select the tone that the keypad sounds when you press a dial key. To turn the sound off, select Off. To adjust the key tone volume, press the volume keys on the left side of the phone in Idle Mode.

  • Page 91: Slider Tone (Menu 4-8)

    Sound settings Slider tone (Menu 4-8) This menu allows you to select the slider tone that the phone sounds when you slide the folder up or down. To turn the sound off, select Off. Alerts on call (Menu 4-9) This menu allows you to set the phone to all alerts while calling.

  • Page 92: Messages

    Messages This menu allows you to create, send, read and save messages with the Short Message Service (SMS: text message), Enhanced Message Service (EMS: message including simple image, animation or melody) and Multimedia Message Service (MMS: message supporting the presentation of various media types, such as full colour images and polyphonic ring tones).

  • Page 93: Managing Memory

    Messages You also hear an alert, depending on the message sound setting; for further details, see page 87. To read the new message(s) immediately, press the View soft key. The list of the messages appears. Note: To clear the new message notification on the display, press the Managing memory Inbox and Outbox share a given amount of memory...
  • Page 94 2. While entering your message, press the Options soft key to use the following options. • Send: allows you to send the message. Refer to the next step. • Text: allows you to format the text. Following text attributes can all be combined as required. Text size: Small/Medium/Large Text mode: Normal/Underscore/Strikethrough Bold: On/Off...
  • Page 95 Messages 3. When you have finished entering your message, choose Send from the options. 4. Enter a destination number on the Address screen. You can search for a number in Phonebook by pressing the Phonebook soft key. Note: To clear or clear all your input, press or press and hold the C key.
  • Page 96 • sender’s phone number, or name if stored in Phonebook. • message status; message to read or message. To view a message, scroll to it and press the Select soft key. The screen shows the: • date and time when the message was received. •...
  • Page 97 Messages Extract media: you can save media (except the predefined EMS animations and sounds) from the message into Media box. You can use these items when writing a message; for further details, see page 93. Transfer: allows you to transfer the message from the SIM card to the phone’s memory or vice versa.

  • Page 98: Delete All

    Delete: allows you to delete the message. Cut address: extracts phone numbers, email addresses or URL addresses in the text, so that you can call the number or send a message to the number or save it in your Phonebook. Send: allows you to send the message to another person.

  • Page 99: Multimedia Messages (Menu 5-2)

    Messages 4. When a confirming message appears, press the Yes soft key to delete all of the messages in the box(es). Otherwise, press the No soft key. Multimedia messages Multimedia Message Service (MMS) is a messaging service very similar to Short Message Service (SMS).
  • Page 100 the message appear on the display. You also hear an alert, depending on the message sound setting; for further details, see page 87. To read the new message in Idle Mode, press the View soft key. And then you see the list in the Inbox.
  • Page 101 Messages Notes: • You can only receive up to 150 messages. • Multimedia message boxes, Camera, and Media box share a given amount of memory in your phone. You can also use the Delete or Delete all option to delete some sounds or images in Camera or Media box.
  • Page 102 Item How to add Picture 3. Select one of pictures you want to add. The picture is displayed. (continued) 4. Press the Add soft key. To add a picture in the Media box; 1. Select one of the picture categories. The picture list of the category is displayed.
  • Page 103 Messages Item How to add Sound To add a sound in the Media box; (continued) 1. Select one of the sound categories. 2. Select one of the sounds you want 3. Press the Select soft key to add it. 1. Enter a new message. Or you can Message 2.
  • Page 104 • Add page: allows you to add up to 10 pages. You can move to each page using the Left or Right key on the message screen. • Page timing: allows you to set how long one page of the received messages displays. After a specified time, the display automatically scrolls to the next page.
  • Page 105 Messages Edit address: to edit the selected address. Delete address: to delete the selected address. Note: To clear or clear all your input, press or press and hold the C key. When you have no input, press and hold the C key to move to the previous screen.
  • Page 106 To view a message except retrieving, scroll to it and press the Select soft key. To scroll through the message contents, press the Up or Down key. When the message has more than one page, you can press the Left or Right key to move through the pages or the pages are moved through as predefined page timer, which the sender sets, has elapsed.
  • Page 107 Messages Properties: shows you detailed information about the message. Move to My folder: moves the message to the My folder for later use. Outbox Outbox stores messages that you sent, you failed to send and you cancelled sending. When the Outbox menu option is selected, the list of messages you have sent or saved displays with the: •...
  • Page 108 Messages To scroll through the message, press the Up or Down key. When the message has more than one page, you can press the Left or Right key to move through the pages or the pages are moved through as paging timing that sender fixed automatically. You can choose the following options by pressing the Opt.

  • Page 109: My Folder

    Messages Delete: deletes the message. Properties: shows you detailed information about the message. My folder You can move the messages stored in the Inbox or Outbox to the My folder by using the Move to My folder option. While making a new message, you can also save to My folder by using the Save message option.

  • Page 110: Push Messages (Menu 5-3)

    1. Scroll to a message box and place a check mark ahead of it by pressing the Select soft key. Selecting All places check marks on all of the message boxes. 2. If necessary, repeat step 1 to check another box.

  • Page 111: Preset Messages (Menu 5-4)

    Messages Delete all: deletes all of the push messages. Preset messages Using this menu, you can preset up to nine messages that you use most frequently. When you access this menu, the preset message list displays. 1. Scroll to a message or an empty entry by pressing the Up or Down key.

  • Page 112: Broadcast (Menu 5-6)

    • Call your voice mail server number by accessing the Connect to voice mail menu and follow the instructions provided. Voice server number Before using the voice mail service, you must store the voice mail server number obtained from your service provider.
  • Page 113 Messages When you get broadcast messages, you can see the messages in Idle Mode. If it is short you can see the display, otherwise, press the View soft key to read the message. In the Broadcast menu option, the following options are available: Read: lets you read the received broadcast messages.

  • Page 114: Settings (Menu 5-7)

    Messages To enable or disable this channel press the Select soft key, then select Enable or Disable. The Add channel option allows you to add a new channel to the channel list. Enter the appropriate channel code obtained from your service provider and a title for the channel.

  • Page 115: Multimedia Messages

    Messages Delivery report: allows you to set on or off. When this function is set to on, the network informs you whether or not your message has been delivered. Multimedia messages Using this menu, you can set up default settings for sending or receiving MMS message.
  • Page 116 Adverts reject: when this option sets to On, you can reject advertisements by service provider. Report allowed: when this option sets to Off, your phone does not send a reply to the recipient’s phone even if the sender asks for the read reply. MMS profiles: in this menu, you can configure MMS profile settings that are required when you send or receive multimedia messages.

  • Page 117: Memory Status (Menu 5-8)

    Messages - Login ID: enter the user ID required to connect to GPRS network. - Password: enter the password required to connect to the GPRS network. • Bearer: select the bearer to be used for each type of network accesses. - GPRS only: it only work in GPRS network.

  • Page 118: Fun Box

    Fun box The Fun box menu contains several fun options: • WWW services • Media box • JAVA world WWW services (Menu 6-1) Your phone comes equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) Browser, making it possible for you to access the Wireless Web. Each time you start the WAP Browser, the phone connects to the Wireless Web and the service indicator icon (...

  • Page 119: Navigating The Wap Browser

    Fun box Note: To quickly launch the WAP browser from Idle Mode, press the To scroll through the screen, use the Up and Down keys. To exit the browser, press the time. The phone returns to Idle Mode. Navigating the wap browser scroll through and select browser items...
  • Page 120 1. Press the key or scroll to the logo on the top left of all WAP pages and then press the key. A list of options appears. 2. Highlight the required option using the Up or Down key. 3. Press the 4.
  • Page 121 Fun box Bookmark: allows you to use the Bookmark menu option. For details, see page 120. Messages: allows you to read or write an SMS message. For details, see page 91. Media box: allows you to use your Media box. For details, see page 123.

  • Page 122: Clear Cache

    Edit: allows you to change the name and URL address of the bookmark. Delete: allows you to delete the bookmark. Go to URL This menu option allows you to manually enter the URL address of the Web site that you wish to access.
  • Page 123 Fun box Gateway: enter the IP Address and IP Port Data call type: select a network connection type; ISDN or Analogue. Dial number: enter the PPP server phone number. Login ID: enter the PPP server login ID. Password: enter the PPP server password. GPRS setting: you can change the proxy settings for the GPRS network.

  • Page 124: Media Box (Menu 6-2)

    Fun box GPRS only: the phone only works in GPRS networks. GSM only: the phone only works in GSM networks. Current proxy This menu option allows you to activate one of the proxies you set up to use the WAP connection. Media box (Menu 6-2) This menu option stores various media items from...
  • Page 125 Fun box Set as: allows you to set it as a wallpaper or a caller ID. Wallpaper: allows you to set it as a wallpaper. Caller ID: allows you to set it as a caller ID. Protection: allows you to protect it from deletion or not.
  • Page 126 For further details about these options, see the options of the Photos menu (see page 123). Delete all This option deletes all of the photos, images and sounds in the Media box. Photos 1. Scroll to a box and place a check mark ahead it by pressing the Select soft key.

  • Page 127: Memory Status

    Fun box Sounds 1. Scroll to a sound box and place a check mark ahead it by pressing the Select soft key. Selecting All places check marks on all of the boxes. 2. If necessary, repeat step 1 to check another box.

  • Page 128: Java World (Menu 6-3)

    JAVA world You can download MIDlets (Java applications running on mobile phones) from various sources using the WAP Browser and store them in your phone. Downloads A list of Java games is displayed. In basic, two pre- loaded MIDlets (Java games) are provided. If the list of Java games is empty, a pop up message is displayed to invite to download a new game.
  • Page 129 Fun box Play: allows you to start a new game or a saved game. Saved game allows you to continue the beginning of last stage you played. Instructions: shows you the explanation of control keys, offense items and defense items. Configuration: allows you to turn the sound, vibration on or off and select the game speed from 1 to 5.
  • Page 130 Special attacks Level 1: Aurora, all enemies are hit by a snowball. Level 2: Ice dragon, all enemies are hit by a snowball and frozen for 8 seconds. Level 3: Icicle storm, double powered snowball attack to all enemies and decreasing enemies’ attack accuracy for 10 seconds.

  • Page 131: Internet Settings

    Fun box Playing a game Your score goes up when you remove the bubbles. Only when more than 3 same coloured bubbles line up horizontally or diagonally, they disappear. To line up the bubbles, move the band rounding three bubbles to suitable place and rotate it. When the game is over, your score is ranked on the high score board if it is within third.
  • Page 132 Fun box Memory status You can check the free space for Java download. The display also shows the used memory.

  • Page 133: Organiser

    Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • view the calendar and/or write a memo or to do list. • set the current date and time, and find out what time it is in various cities around the world. • set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time.
  • Page 134 • Call: calls you need to make. • Anniversary: anniversaries to be remembered, such as wedding anniversaries, birthdays or other special days. Note: You can save up to 25 items to each category, so you can save 100 memos totally. 3.

  • Page 135: Calendar (Menu 7-2)

    Organiser 10. You can choose the following option by pressing the Options soft key: • Add: allows you to add a new memo on the day. • Delete: allows you to delete the memo. • Edit: allows you to edit the memo. •...

  • Page 136: Creating A New Memo

    The following options are available when you press the Options soft key on the Calendar display: Add memo: allows you to add a new memo on the day. Go to date: allows you to enter a particular date and then schedule an event on that date. View all: shows all of the events that you have scheduled.

  • Page 137: Viewing Your Calendar Memos

    Organiser 4. Follow the procedure from step 4 on page 133 onwards to save the memo. Viewing your calendar memos A date that has a memo associated with it is highlighted in a red box. If you select a date when events have already been scheduled, the number of memos of each type is shown at the bottom of the calendar.

  • Page 138: To Do List (Menu 7-3)

    To do list (Menu 7-3) This menu allows you to view a list of tasks. To create a new memo of the To do list type: 1. Write the memo about your task and press the Ok soft key. For more information about how to enter characters, see page 41.

  • Page 139: Clock (Menu 7-4)

    Organiser Copy: allows you to copy the task to a different date. Delete: allows you to delete the task. Delete all: allows you to delete all of tasks from the list. Clock (Menu 7-4) This option allows you to change the current time and date displayed.
  • Page 140 To select your time zone: 1. Select the city corresponding to your time zone by pressing the Left or Right key one or more times. The local date and time display. 2. Press the Set soft key. 3. To update the current date/time with this new setting indicate that the...

  • Page 141: Alarm (Menu 7-5)

    Organiser Alarm (Menu 7-5) This option allows you to set an alarm to ring at a specific time. You can set up to three alarms or set the phone to ring an alarm when it is switched off. To set an alarm: 1.
  • Page 142 6. When you have finished, press the key to exit. Once an alarm has been set, you can see the Alarm icon ( ) on the top line of the display. To stop the alarm when it rings, press any key. Note: When the Quiet Mode is activated, the alarm tone doesn’t sound.

  • Page 143: Calculator (Menu 7-6)

    Organiser The snooze alarm tone sounds while the phone is switched off and the Auto power is set to on, and the Quiet Mode is activated. If you reset the moring call’s alarm time or deactivate the morning call’s alarm, the snooze alarm is cancelled. Calculator You can use the phone as a calculator.

  • Page 144: Conversion (Menu 7-7)

    Conversion This menu option allows you to convert from one type of unit to another. To convert a value: 1. Scroll to the type of conversion to be performed from Length, Weight, Volume, Area and Temperature, and press the Select soft key. 2.

  • Page 145: Timer (Menu 7-8)

    Organiser Units available Type Length Weight Volume Area Temperature Timer (Menu 7-8) Using the Timer feature, you can set the phone to sound an alarm after a certain time. 1. Press the Set soft key. 2. Enter the length of time you want to count down in hours and minutes and press the Ok soft key.

  • Page 146: Stopwatch (Menu 7-9)

    To stop the timer melody when it rings, press any key. To stop the timer before the end, press the Stop soft key on the Timer screen. Notes: • The timer uses power from the battery consequently, the phone’s operating time is reduced. •...

  • Page 147: Camera

    Camera Using the camera module embedded in your phone, you can take pictures for people or events while on the move. Additionally, you can send photos to other people in a picture message or as an e-mail attachment. The camera produces JPEG pictures. CAUTIONS: •...
  • Page 148 The image to be captured appears on the display. The icons on the top line of the display indicate the size, quality, flash type and current mode (shown if you select the multi-shop mode or night mode). 3. Adjust the image by aiming the camera to the subject.
  • Page 149 Camera switch the camera flash on or off (if you set the Manual option in the Flash light menu. See page 151, 154) For more information about these functions, see “Using the camera options” on page 149. 4. Press the the right side of the phone to take a picture.

  • Page 150: Using The Camera Options

    Camera Send: allows you to send a multimedia message using the taken picture. For further details about sending multimedia messages, see page 87. Rename: allows you to rename the taken picture. Go to my photos: allows you to see the taken pictures in the My photos (see page 152).
  • Page 151 Camera on the right side of the phone, the phone automatically takes and saves the pictures successively as many times as you set. The Mobile (128*120) size will be set by default. Night mode: this option allows you to take a picture of the best quality when it is dark.
  • Page 152 synchronized with the Settings menu. See page 153. Photo size: sets the image size to one of VGA(640*480), QVGA(320*240), QQVGA(160*120) and Mobile(128*120). The selected image size displays on the capture screen. Photo quality: allows you to select the image quality from Super fine, Fine, Normal, and Economy.

  • Page 153: My Photos (Menu 8-2)

    Camera My photos In this menu, you can review the pictures you have taken. scroll through the pictures show the selected picture as an enlargement go back to the multiple view mode use the options turn the camera off and return to Idle Mode My albums My Album allows you to store the pictures as your photo album.

  • Page 154: Delete All (Menu 8-4)

    Delete all (Menu 8-4) You can delete all the photos saved in each category. 1. Scroll to a photo box and place a check mark ahead it by pressing the Select soft key. Selecting All places check marks on all of the photo boxes.

  • Page 155: Memory Status (Menu 8-6)

    Camera Photo quality: allows you to select the image quality from Super fine, Fine, Normal, and Economy. The option you select appears on the top of the display. Shutter sound: allows you to select a sound when you press the shutter, the soft key or the Camera ( ) key on the right side of the phone.

  • Page 156: Phone Settings

    Phone settings Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences via the Phone settings menu. Display (Menu 9-1) You can change the background image and the colour of the components on the display according to your preference and needs. Wallpaper This option allows you to change the background image to be displayed in Idle Mode.

  • Page 157: Lcd Brightness

    Phone settings Text style: allows you to set the style of the text displayed on the idle screen. Note: When you set the wallpaper image to Calendar, the Text position and Text style options don’t work. Skin You can change the colour setting of the display components, such as soft key indications area or the menu names and icons.

  • Page 158: Greeting Message (Menu 9-2)

    Greeting message This menu option allows you to set a greeting message to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. When you access this menu, the current message displays. clear the existing message enter a new message save your input cancel your input and return to Idle Mode...

  • Page 159: Security (Menu 9-4)

    Phone settings Security (Menu 9-4) The security settings enable you to restrict the use of your phone to the people and types of calls of your choice. Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone. For more information, see page 170 -172.

  • Page 160: Phone Lock

    Phone settings Phone lock When the Phone lock feature is enabled, the phone is locked and you must enter the 8-digit phone password each time the phone is switched on. The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. To change the phone password, see the Change password menu option below.

  • Page 161: Sim Lock

    Phone settings SIM lock To enable the SIM lock feature, you must enter a new four- to eight-digit SIM lock code, and confirm it by entering it again. The following options are available: Disable: you can use any other SIM cards with your phone.

  • Page 162: Auto Redial (Menu 9-5)

    Phone settings Once you have entered a new PIN2, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu option is not displayed. Auto redial (Menu 9-5) With the Auto Redial function, the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an...

  • Page 163: Slide Down Operation (Menu 9-7)

    Phone settings Slide down operation (Menu 9-7) You can select the phone’s action when you slide the folder down. Stop operation: when you slide the folder down, the phone stops the current operation and locks the keypad automatically. Continue operation: when you slide the folder down, the phone performs the current operation continuously.

  • Page 164: Fax Mode (Menu 9-10)

    You can use your phone as a modem for faxing when it is connected to computing devices. You need to purchase a data kit from your local Samsung dealer. In this menu, you can enable the fax mode on your phone.

  • Page 165: Infrared Activation (Menu 9-11)

    Phone settings Infrared activation In this menu, you can activate or deactivate the infrared port. The following options are available: Off: deactivates infrared feature on the phone. On: activates the infrared feature on the phone. The IrDA icon ( display. If there is no communication between your phone and the IrDA-compliant device within 1 minute of activating the feature, it is automatically...

  • Page 166: Using Als (Alternate Line Service)

    Using ALS (Alternate Line Service) The ALS feature enables two lines to be associated with one SIM card. Consequently, you can make and receive calls on either line. If you subscribe to this network service, a few additional menu options enable you to set up this feature.

  • Page 167: Viewing Call Information

    Using ALS (Alternate Line Service) Setting call diverting options You can set up call diverting via the Call diverting menu option. This service reroutes incoming calls on the line of your choice to a specified number. For further details, see page 78. Viewing call information You can view call times and last call cost information for each line.

  • Page 168: 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 may appear No SIM card Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. Phone locked Enter password The Phone lock feature is enabled.
  • Page 169 Solving problems “No service” displays • The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak reception area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Move and try again. • You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider.

  • Page 170: Phonebook Entry

    • 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. Solving problems ) to weak (...

  • Page 171: Access Codes

    Access codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorised use. Some access codes can be changed using the Security menu option(Menu 9-4). See page 158 for further details.

  • Page 172: Pin2

    Access codes PIN2 The PIN2, supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access some functions, such as charging unit counters. These functions are only available if supported by your SIM card. If you key in an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, key in the PUK2 and press the Ok soft key to unlock the phone.

  • Page 173: Call Barring Password

    Access codes You cannot change the PUK2. If you lose the code, contact your service provider. Call barring password The 4-digit call barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. You obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this function.

  • Page 174: Health And Safety Information

    Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured, so as not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.

  • Page 175: Precautions When Using Batteries

    Health and safety information SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value.

  • Page 176: Road Safety

    • 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 177: Operating Environment

    Health and safety information accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, make sure that you are following the special regulations in a given area or country.

  • Page 178: Hearing Aids

    Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers: •...

  • Page 179: Posted Facilities

    Health and safety information health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle.

  • Page 180: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

    Health and safety information Potentially explosive atmospheres Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

  • Page 181: Other Important Safety Information

    Health and safety information be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers. To make an emergency call, proceed as follows. 1. If the phone is not on, switch it on. 2.

  • Page 182: Care And Maintenance

    • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone, its parts or accessories. • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
  • Page 183 Health and safety information • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, which may damage the phone’s electronic circuit boards. • Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards.

  • Page 184: 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. ALS (Alternate Line Service) Capability of associating two lines with one SIM card.
  • Page 185 Glossary EMS (Enhanced Message Service) Network service sending and receiving messages that include images, sounds and animations to and from another user without having to speak to the correspondent. GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) New non-voice value-added service that allows information to be sent and received across a mobile telephone network.

  • Page 186: Multiparty Calling

    Glossary users, MMS is similar to Short Message Service (SMS)-it provides automatic, immediate delivery of user-created content from phone to phone. The message addressing used is primarily phone numbers, thus the traffic goes from phone to phone. MMS also provides support for e-mail addressing, so that messages can also be sent by e-mail.

  • Page 187: Soft Keys

    Glossary SDN (Service Dialling Numbers) Telephone numbers supplied by your network provider and giving access to special services, such as voice mail, directory inquiries, customer support and emergency services. 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).

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