Page 1 * Some of the contents of 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.:GH68-06206A English. 1/2005. Rev 1.0...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Important safety precautions... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your phone... 10 Phone layout ... 10 Display... 13 Service light... 16 Camera ... 16 Getting started ... 17 Installing the SIM card ... 17 Charging the battery ... 19 Switching on or off the phone... 21 Call functions ...
Page 5 Contents Options during a call ... 50 Putting a call on hold... 50 Using the menu functions ... 51 Switching the microphone off (Mute) ... 52 Muting or sending key tones... 53 Sending a sequence of DTMF tones ... 53 Searching for a number in Phonebook ...
Page 6 Camera... 97 Take photos (Menu 4.1) My photos (Menu 4.2) Record videos (Menu 4.3) My videos (Menu 4.4) Delete all (Menu 4.5) Memory status (Menu 4.6) Sound settings ... 106 Ring tone (Menu 5.1) Ring volume (Menu 5.2) Alert type (Menu 5.3) Keypad tone (Menu 5.4)
Page 7 Contents Funbox ... 141 WAP browser (Menu 9.1) Games (Menu 9.2) Sounds (Menu 9.3) Images (Menu 9.4) Delete all (Menu 9.5) Memory status (Menu 9.6) Solving problems... 153 Access codes ... 156 Phone password ... 156 PIN ... 157 PUK ... 157 PIN2 ...
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 refueling Do not use the phone at a refueling 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 and batteries. Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.
Page 10: Unpacking
Unpacking Your package contains the following items: Handset Battery You can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer: • Standard battery • Simple handsfree car • Car charger • Travel adapter Note: The items supplied with your phone and available accessories may be different, depending on your country or service provider.
Page 11: Your Phone
Your phone Phone layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Volume/menu browse keys Soft key (left) Dial/menu confirm key Alphanumeric keys Special function keys Headset jack Camera Service light Earpiece Display Navigation (Up/Down/ Left/Right) keys WAP browser Soft key (right) Power on/off / menu exit key...
Page 12: Key Description
Key(s) Description Performs the functions indicated by the screen text above them, on the bottom (soft keys) line of the display. In Idle mode, quickly enters the following menus respectively: • Up: Camera. • Down/Left/Right: your favorite menu options. For further details about shortcuts, see page 119.
Page 13 Your phone Key(s) Description (continued) In Idle mode, quickly accesses your voice mail when held down. Enters numbers, letters, and some special characters. Enters special characters. Performs various functions. (on the right side of the phone) In Standby mode, turns the camera on when held down.
Page 14: Display
Display Display layout The display has 3 areas: Menu Area Description First line Displays various icons. See page 14. Middle Displays messages, instructions, and any information that you enter, such as the number you are dialing. Last line Shows the current functions assigned to the two soft keys.
Page 15: Icon Description
Your phone Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are out of your service area. When it displays, you cannot make or receive a call.
Page 16: External Display
Icon Description Appears when Mute mode is active. Shows the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power you have remaining. Backlight The backlight illuminates the display and the keypad. When you press any key or open the phone, the backlight comes on.
Page 17: Service Light
Your phone To turn the display on when the phone is closed, press and hold either of the Volume keys on the left side of the phone. With the phone closed, you can take photos using the external display by pressing and holding the Camera key on the right side of the phone.
Page 18: Getting Started
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 so on. 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...
Page 19 Getting started 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket, as shown, so that the card locks into position. Make sure the metal contacts of the card face into the phone. Note: When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it upward, as shown, and take it out of the socket.
Page 20: Charging The Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter comes with your phone for charging the battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. The travel adapter allows you to use the phone while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly.
Page 21: Low Battery Indicator
Getting started 2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. 3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the phone by pressing the buttons on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out. ➁...
Page 22: Switching On Or Off The Phone
Switching on or off the phone 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold the switches on. 3. If the phone asks you to enter the phone password, enter the password and press the OK soft key. The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory.
Page 23: Call Functions
Call functions Making a call When the idle screen displays, enter the area code, and phone number, then press the Note: When you activate the Auto redial option in the Extra settings menu (Menu 6.6), the phone will automatically redial up to ten times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone.
Page 24: Ending A Call
Ending a call When you want to end your call, briefly press the key or close the phone. Redialing the last number The phone stores the numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed, if the call recipient or caller is identified.
Page 25: Adjusting The Volume
Call functions Making a call from Phonebook You can store the phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone’s memory. These entries are collectively called Phonebook. Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial it by pressing a few keys.
Page 26: Answering A Call
Answering a call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image. The caller’s phone number or name, if stored in Phonebook, displays. 1. If necessary, open the phone. Press the or the Accept soft key to answer the incoming call.
Page 27: Viewing Missed Calls
Call functions Viewing missed calls When you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who called you so that you can call the person back. The number of calls you have missed displays on the idle screen immediately after a call is missed.
Page 28: Deleting A Missed Call
4. Change the number. 5. To call the number store the number Save soft key and enter a Deleting a missed call 1. Press the Options soft key. 2. If necessary, press the Up or Down key to highlight the Delete option. 3.
Page 29: Quickly Switching To Silent Mode
Call functions Quickly switching to Silent mode Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making noise, in a theater for example. In Idle mode, press and hold the key until the “Silent Mode” message and the Vibration icon ( display.
Page 30: Selecting Functions And Options
Selecting functions and options Your phone offers a set of functions that allows you to customize it. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed using the two soft keys, . Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.
Page 31: Selecting Options
Selecting functions and options Selecting options To view the various functions and options available and to select the one you want: 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...
Page 32: Phonebook
Phonebook You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in both your SIM card and phone’s memory. They are physically separate but are used as a single entity, called Phonebook. Note: Depending on your particular SIM card, the maximum number of phone numbers the SIM card can store may differ.
Page 33 Phonebook To select the category, press the Left or Right key and press the Select soft key. 4. Select a memory location, either SIM or Phone, by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. Note: When you change phones, any numbers stored in your SIM card memory are automatically available with the new phone, whereas any numbers stored in the phone’s...
Page 34: Storing A Number Using The Phonebook
Storing a number using the Phonebook menu 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key. 2. Scroll to New entry by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. 3. Select the category of the number to be stored by pressing the Left or Right key, and press the Select soft key.
Page 35: Using Phonebook Entry Options
Phonebook Using Phonebook entry options While accessing any Phonebook entry, press the Options soft key to access the options for the entry. The following options are available: Paste: allows you to paste the number into the normal dialing mode. Use this option to dial a number similar to one in Phonebook, such as a different extension in the same office.
Page 36: Dialing A Number From Phonebook
Delete: allows you to delete the selected number from Phonebook. You are asked to confirm that you wish to delete the name and number by pressing the Yes soft key. Copy: allows you to copy the number to another location. You can select the memory location, either SIM or Phone, and the location number.
Page 37: Dialing A Number From The Sim Card
Phonebook Dialing a number from the SIM card 1. In Idle mode, enter the location number of the phone number you want and press the The list of the entries in the SIM card appears. 2. You can press the Up or Down key to find other numbers on the list.
Page 38: Speed Dialing
Speed dialing You can assign up to 8 phone numbers from your Phonebook list that you use most frequently to the number keys (2 to 9), and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing and holding the associated number key. Setting up speed-dial entries 1.
Page 39: Searching For And Dialing A Number In Phonebook
Phonebook • Delete: allows you to clear the setting so that no number is assigned to the key. • Delete all: allows you to clear the settings for all keys so that no numbers are assigned to any of the keys. •...
Page 40: Searching For A Number By Caller Group
4. To view the highlighted entry select a different entry look for a name starting with a different letter 5. Once you have found the entry, press the key to dial the number, or press the Options soft key to access the Phonebook entry options; for further details, see page 34.
Page 41: Editing A Caller Group
Phonebook 5. To view the highlighted entry select a different entry 6. Once you have found the entry, press the to dial the number, or press the Options soft key to access the Phonebook entry options; for further details, see page 34. Editing a caller group 1.
Page 42: Deleting All Of The Phonebook Entries
• SMS Tone: allows you to set a ring tone to be used when you receive a message from a member of that group. • Graphic: allows you to set a graphic icon to be displayed when you receive a voice call from a member of that group.
Page 43: Checking The Memory Status
Phonebook 5. Enter the phone password and press the OK soft key. Note: The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. To change this password, see page 156. 6. When a confirmation message appears, press the Yes soft key. To cancel the deletion, press the No soft key.
Page 44: Using The Service Dialing Numbers
Using the service dialing numbers You can view the list of Service Dialing Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider. These numbers include emergency numbers, directory enquiries, and voice mail numbers. 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key.
Page 45: Entering Text
Entering text When using your phone, you will often need to enter text, such as when storing a name in Phonebook, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events on your calendar. You can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone’s keypad.
Page 46: Changing The Text Input Mode
Changing the text input mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display. Example: Writing a text message Write new Options To select T9 mode Alphabet mode Number mode Symbol mode...
Page 47: Using T9 Mode
Entering text Using T9 mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input mode is based on a built-in dictionary. To enter a word in T9 mode: 1.
Page 48 To add a new word into the T9 dictionary: 1. After pressing the keys corresponding to the word you want to add, press the 0 key or the Down key to display the alternative words. 2. When you press the 0 key or the Down key on the last alternative word, the display shows Add on the bottom line.
Page 49: Using Alphabet Mode
Entering text Using Alphabet mode Use the 1 to 0 keys to enter your text. 1. Press the keys labeled with the letter you want: - Once for the first letter - Twice for the second letter - And so on 2.
Page 50: Using Number Mode
• To insert a space, press the • To shift case in Alphabet mode, use the There are 3 cases; Capital lock ( ), and Initial capital ( • You can move the cursor by using the Left and Right keys. To delete letters, press the C key. Press and hold the C key to clear the display.
Page 51: Options During A Call
Options during a call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Putting a call on hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can make another call while you have a call in progress if your network supports this service.
Page 52: Using The Menu Functions
When you have an active call and a call on hold, you may switch between the two calls, changing the one on hold to active and placing the other on hold. To switch between the two calls, simply press the Swap soft key.
Page 53: Switching The Microphone Off (Mute)
Options during a call Switching the microphone off (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off so that the other person on the phone cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to person in the room, but do not want the person on the phone to hear you.
Page 54: Muting Or Sending Key Tones
Muting or sending key tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the DTMF (Dual Tone Multi- Frequency) tones of the keys, which allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call.
Page 55: Searching For A Number In Phonebook
Options during a call Searching for a number in Phonebook You can search for a number in Phonebook during a call. 1. Press the Options soft key. 2. Press the Down key to highlight the Phonebook option. 3. Press the OK soft key. The Phonebook entries are listed.
Page 56: Call Waiting
Call waiting You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if your network supports this service and you have set the Call waiting menu (Menu 8.3) to Activate; see page 137. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone. To answer a call while you have a call in progress: 1.
Page 57 Options during a call 4. To add a new person to the multi-party call, call the new person in the normal way and press the Options soft key. Select the Join option and press the OK soft key. You can add incoming callers by answering the call, pressing the Options soft key, and selecting the Join option.
Page 58: New Call
Dropping one participant 1. Press the Options soft key and choose the Select one option. Press the OK soft key. The list of call participants appears. 2. Highlight a person from the list by pressing the Up or Down key, and press the Select soft key or the 3.
Page 59: Using The Menus
Using the menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor it to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling using the Navigation keys or by using the shortcuts.
Page 60: Using Shortcuts
4. To return to the previous menu level exit the menu without changing the settings Using shortcuts The menu items, such as menus, sub-menus and options, are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut numbers. The shortcut number is shown at the bottom right next to the soft key on the display.
Page 61: List Of Menu Functions
Using the menus List of menu functions The following list shows the menu structure and indicates the number assigned to each option and the page where you can find a description of each feature. Note: If you use a SIM AT card that provides additional services, the SIM AT menu displays when you press the Menu soft key to enter Menu mode.
Page 62 2. Multimedia messages 2.1 Inbox 2.2 Outbox 2.3 Draft 2.4 Write new 2.5 Templates 2.6 Delete all 2.7 Memory status 2.8 Setup 2.9 MMS profile 3. Call records 3.1 Missed calls 3.2 Incoming calls 3.3 Outgoing calls 3.4 Delete all 3.5 Call time 3.5.1 Last call 3.5.2 Total outgoing...
Page 63 Using the menus 4. Camera (see page 97) 4.1 Take photos 4.2 My photos 4.3 Record videos 4.4 My videos 4.5 Delete all 4.6 Memory status 5. Sound settings 5.1 Ring tone 5.2 Ring volume 5.3 Alert type 5.4 Keypad tone 5.5 Message tone 5.5.1 SMS tone 5.5.2 SMS-CB tone...
Page 64 6. Phone settings 6.5 Security 6.5.1 PIN check 6.5.2 Change PIN 6.5.3 Phone lock 6.5.4 Change password 6.5.5 Privacy 6.5.6 SIM lock 6.5.7 FDN mode 6.5.8 Change PIN2 * 6.6 Extra settings 6.7 Short cut 6.8 Reset settings 7. Organizer 7.1 Alarm 7.1.1 Once alarm 7.1.2 Daily alarm...
Page 65 Using the menus 8. Network services 8.1 Call forwarding 8.1.1 Forward always 8.1.2 Busy 8.1.3 No reply 8.1.4 Unreachable 8.1.5 Cancel all 8.2 Call barring 8.2.1 All outgoing 8.2.2 International 8.2.3 International except to home 8.2.4 All incoming 8.2.5 Incoming while abroad 8.2.6 Cancel all 8.2.7 Change barring password 8.3 Call waiting...
Page 66: Text Messages
Text messages Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other GSM mobile phones. In addition, your phone supports the Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS), which enables you to include simple pictures, melodies, and animated images in your messages. To use this feature, you must subscribe to your service provider’s message service.
Page 67 Text messages While reading a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key: Delete: allows you to delete the message. Send: allows you to forward the message. For further details about how to send a message, see page 68.
Page 68: Outbox (Menu 1.2)
Outbox (Menu 1.2) This message box is used to store messages that you have sent or will send. When you enter this menu, the list of messages in the box displays with the recipients’ phone numbers or names, if available in your Phonebook. 1.
Page 69: Write New (Menu 1.3)
Text messages Select objects: allows you to save media objects, such as sounds or images, from the message into your phone. You can use the objects when writing a message. For details, see page 70. Write new In this menu, you can write and send a text message.
Page 70 3. Select Send only or Save and send, and press the Select soft key. If you want to just save the message, select Save only. After saving the message, the phone returns to the Text messages screen. 4. If you select a save option, choose the memory location and press the OK soft key.
Page 71 Text messages • Add objects: allows you to add a sound, melody, picture, or animated image to the message. Select the category of the object to be added. In each category, you can select from the various factory-set items or choose an item received from other sources, such as the Internet or other phones.
Page 72: Templates (Menu 1.4)
Templates (Menu 1.4) Using this menu, you can preset a maximum of 5 messages that you use most frequently. Select the message template you want and press the Options soft key. The following options are available: Edit: allows you to write a new message template or edit an existing message template.
Page 73 Text messages Setting x (where x is the setting group number): each group has its own sub-menu. Service center: allows you to store or change the number of your message center, which is required when sending messages. You must obtain this number from your service provider.
Page 74: Delete All (Menu 1.6)
Character support: allows you to choose a character type from GSM-alphabet, Uni-code, or Automatic. If you select Uni-code and your recipient’s phone does not support it, your recipient may not be able to read your message. Delete all (Menu 1.6) This menu allows you to delete all of the text messages in each message box separately, and all.
Page 75: Memory Status (Menu 1.7)
Text messages Memory status (Menu 1.7) You can check how may messages are store in the SIM, phone, and broadcast memories. Press the Up or Down key to view the number of messages you stored and the total number of messages you can store in the SIM, phone, and broadcast memories.
Page 76: Broadcast (Menu 1.9)
Text messages Broadcast (Menu 1.9) This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics, such as the weather or traffic. Cell Broadcast (CB) messages display as soon as they are received, provided that: • the phone is in Idle mode. •...
Page 77 Text messages Edit: use to change the ID and title of an existing channel. Language: allows you to select your preferred language in which to display cell broadcast messages. Please contact your service provider for further details.
Page 78: Multimedia Messages
Multimedia messages Multimedia Message Service (MMS) is a service providing delivery of personal multimedia messages from phone to phone or from phone to e-mail. In addition to the familiar text content, multimedia messages can contain images, video clips, audio clips, and combinations of these things. Images could include downloads and photos you have taken, while audio clips could be downloaded or recorded sounds, or voice memos.
Page 79: Inbox (Menu 2.1)
Multimedia messages Inbox (Menu 2.1) Viewing a message when you receive it When a new multimedia message comes in, the display shows the MMS Message icon ( text notification along with the sender’s number. 1. Press the Select soft key to view brief information about the message, such as the sender’s number, the message size and the subject.
Page 80 Viewing a message from the Inbox When you access the Inbox menu (Menu 2.1), a list of multimedia messages you have received displays with the senders’ phone numbers, if they are available in your Phonebook, or subjects. The icons on the left tell you the status of the messages. •...
Page 81 Multimedia messages While viewing a message, you can choose the Message options by pressing the Options soft key. If you are viewing a new message, the options are the same as when you view a message at the time of its receipt. See the previous section. When you are reviewing a message retrieved from the MMS server, the following options are available: Delete: deletes the message.
Page 82: Outbox (Menu 2.2)
Outbox (Menu 2.2) When you access this menu, the list of multimedia messages you have sent or saved displays. The icons on the left tell you the status of the messages. • : Messages currently being sent • : Messages sent •...
Page 83: Draft (Menu 2.3)
Multimedia messages While viewing a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key: Delete: deletes the message. Cut address: allows you to extract the destination numbers or e-mail addresses and URL, other e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message text.
Page 84: Write New (Menu 2.4)
Write new (Menu 2.4) This menu allows you to create a new multimedia message and then send it to one or multiple destinations. Creating and sending a multimedia message 1. Enter the subject of your message and press the OK soft key. For further details about entering characters, page 44 2.
Page 85 Multimedia messages • Send: allows you to send the message. Use this option when you finish creating the message. • Save: saves the message in the Draft (Menu 2.3) or Templates (Menu 2.5) box for later use. • Settings: allows you to change the message settings.
Page 86 • Edit text/picture/sound: allows you to change the text or replace the photo, voice memo, video with another one. • Add page: allows you to add more pages. After you add a page, the display shows you the current page number and memory space used for the page.
Page 87 Multimedia messages 7. Choose one of the following options and press the Select soft key: • Phone number: allows you to enter the phone number you want. • E-mail address: allows you to enter the e- mail address of the recipient. •...
Page 88: Templates (Menu 2.5)
Templates (Menu 2.5) This menu stores messages you saved as templates so that you can use them to make new messages. 1. Scroll through the template list using the Up and Down keys. 2. When the message template you want highlights, press the Select soft key.
Page 89: Delete All (Menu 2.6)
Multimedia messages Delete all (Menu 2.6) This menu allows you to delete all of the multimedia messages in each message box separately. You can also delete all of your messages at one time. select a message box to clear place a check mark remove a check mark delete the marked...
Page 90: Setup (Menu 2.8)
Multimedia messages Setup (Menu 2.8) You can change the default settings for sending or receiving multimedia messages. The following options are available: Delivery report: when this option is enabled, the network informs you whether or not your message has been delivered. Read reply: when this option is enabled, your phone sends a request for a reply along with your message to the recipient.
Page 91: Mms Profile (Menu 2.9)
Multimedia messages Report allowed: when this option is enabled, the sender of an incoming message receives a delivery report from the network. Page duration: you can set the length of time one page of an outgoing message displays on the message presentation screen.
Page 92 Multimedia messages User name: enter the user ID required to connect to the MMS server. Password: enter the password required to connect to the MMS server. APN: enter the access point name used for the address of the MMS server. For further details, contact your service provider.
Page 93: Call Records
Call records In this menu, you can view the: • calls you missed, received, or dialed. • length of your calls. • cost of your calls. Notes: • You can access the numbers in the 3 types of call records by pressing the •...
Page 94: Incoming Calls (Menu 3.2)
Incoming calls This menu lets you view the 20 most recent numbers of the calls you received. The number or name, if available, displays together with the time and date the call was received. To dial the number, press the By pressing the Options soft key, you can access the following options: Edit: allows you to edit the number, if available,...
Page 95: Delete All (Menu 3.4)
Call records Delete all (Menu 3.4) This menu allows you to delete all of the records in each call record separately. You can also delete all of your call records at one time. select a call record to clear place a check mark remove a check mark delete the marked records...
Page 96: Call Cost (Menu 3.6)
Total incoming: shows the total length of all calls you have received since the timer was last reset. Reset timers: allows you to reset the call timers. You must first enter the phone password and then press the OK soft key. Note: The password is preset to “00000000”...
Page 97 Call records Price/Unit: allows you to set the cost of one unit; this price per unit is applied when calculating the cost of your calls. You must first enter your PIN2 (see page 158) and then press the OK soft key.
Page 98: Camera
Camera Using the camera module in your phone, you can take photos of people or events while on the move. Additionally, you can send photos to other people as a part of a multimedia message or set one as wallpaper or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry.
Page 99 Camera 2. Adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject. When you press the right soft key, you can use the camera options. See page 100. You can change the image settings or switch to other modes by using the keypad. For details, see page 99.
Page 100: Key Function
Protection: allows you to protect the photo from being deleted. Delete: allows you to delete the photo. Rename: allows you to change the name of the photo. Properties: shows the properties of the photo, such as the file name, the time and date it was saved, photo size, protection status, and file size.
Page 101: Using The Camera Options
Camera Function sets a time delay before taking a photo. switches to the My photos menu (Menu 4.2). Using the camera options In Capture mode, you can access various options by pressing the right soft key. The following options are available: Effects: allows you to change the color tone or apply a special effect to the photo.
Page 102 Photo size: allows you to select a photo size. Once you change this setting, it is saved for the next shots. Photo quality: allows you to change the image quality. Once you change this setting, it is saved for the next shots. Taking a photo with the phone closed 1.
Page 103: My Photos (Menu 4.2)
Camera My photos (Menu 4.2) This menu allows you to review your photos. When you access this menu, your phone displays them in Thumbnail mode, which shows all your photos as small images. Use the Navigation keys to scroll through the photos. To view photos on the full screen, select the photo you want to view and then press the View soft key.
Page 104: Record Videos (Menu 4.3)
Record videos You can record a video that is currently displayed on the camera screen and save it as a video file. 1. When the camera turns on, adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject. You can use the following keys in Record mode: Function switches to Capture mode.
Page 105: My Videos (Menu 4.4)
Camera My videos When you access this menu, the thumbnail images of the videos display. To play a video: 1. Press the Navigation keys to scroll to the video you want to view. 2. Press the Play soft key to start playing the video.
Page 106: Delete All (Menu 4.5)
Delete all (Menu 4.5) This menu allows you to delete each type of the photos or videos saved in your phone. You can also delete all of your photos and videos at one time. select a photo or video type to clear place a check mark remove a check mark Unmark soft key.
Page 107: Sound Settings
Sound settings You can use the Sound Settings feature to customize various settings, such as the: • ring melody, volume, and type. • sounds made when you press a key, receive a message, open/close the phone, or switch your phone on or off. •...
Page 108: Alert Type (Menu 5.3)
Sound settings Alert type (Menu 5.3) This menu allows you to specify how you are to be informed of incoming calls or alarms you set. The following options are available: Light only: the service light flashes; the phone neither rings nor vibrates. Melody: the phone rings using the selected ring tone.
Page 109 Sound settings Vibration: the phone vibrates. Single beep: the phone beeps once. SMS tone x: the phone uses one of several SMS tones. SMS-CB tone (Menu 5.5.2) This menu may not be available depending on your SIM card. The following options are available for alerting you to new cell broadcast messages: Off: the phone does not use a CB tone.
Page 110: Folder Tone (Menu 5.6)
Sound settings Folder tone (Menu 5.6) This menu allows you to select the tone that the phone sounds when you open or close the phone. To turn off the sound, select Off. Power on/off (Menu 5.7) This menu allows you to select the melody that the phone sounds when it is switched on and off.
Page 111: Extra Tones (Menu 5.9)
Sound settings Extra tones You can customize additional tones for the phone. To turn a given tone The following options are available: Error tone: sets whether or not the phone informs you when you make a mistake. Minute minder: sets whether or not the phone beeps every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call.
Page 112: Phone Settings
Phone settings Many different features of your phone can be customized to suit your preferences. All of these features are accessed in the Phone settings menu. Display settings In this menu, you can change various settings for the display or backlight. Wallpaper (Menu 6.1.1) This menu allows you to change the background...
Page 113 Phone settings Text display: you can specify whether or not the phone displays the time and date on the idle screen. Text color: you can select the color of the text to be displayed on the idle screen. This options is available when the Text display option is enabled.
Page 114: Greeting Message (Menu 6.2)
Phone settings Graphic logo (Menu 6.1.6) This menu allows you to display your service provider’s logo instead of its name. Off: the service provider’s name displays in Idle mode. On: the service provider’s logo stored in your phone displays in Idle mode; if no logo has been stored, the service provider’s name displays.
Page 115: Language (Menu 6.4)
Phone settings Language You can select a display language. When the language option is set to Automatic, the language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card used. Note: Depending on your country, service provider, or the software version of the phone, the Automatic option may not display.
Page 116 Phone settings Change PIN (Menu 6.5.2) This feature allows you to change your current PIN to a new one, provided that the PIN Check feature is enabled. You must enter the current PIN before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new PIN, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again.
Page 117 Phone settings Privacy (Menu 6.5.5) Using this menu, you can lock your contents, such as multimedia messages, photos, video clips, voice memos, images and sounds. Once you have locked the contents, you must enter the phone password to access the associated menus. select an item to lock place a check mark remove a check mark...
Page 118 FDN mode (Menu 6.5.7) FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are available: Disable: you can call any number. Enable: you can only call phone numbers stored in Phonebook.
Page 119: Extra Settings (Menu 6.6)
Phone settings Extra settings You can turn the automatic redialing or answering features on or off. To turn a feature The following options are available: Auto redial: when this option is checked, the phone makes up to 10 attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call.
Page 120: Short Cut (Menu 6.7)
Short cut (Menu 6.7) The Down, Left, and Right keys can be used as shortcut keys. In Idle mode, they allow you to access specific menus directly. To assign a shortcut to a key: 1. Select the key to be used as a shortcut key by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key.
Page 121: Reset Settings (Menu 6.8)
Phone settings Reset settings (Menu 6.8) You can easily reset your phone to its default settings. To reset your phone, enter the 4- 8-digit phone password and press the OK soft key. Note: The password is preset to “00000000.” To change this password, see page 115.
Page 122: Organizer
Organizer The Organizer feature enables you to: • set an alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time, for example, to remind you of an appointment. • view the calendar and organize your schedule. • set the current time and date. •...
Page 123 Organizer To set an alarm: 1. Choose the type of alarm to be set and press the Select soft key. 2. Enter the time for the alarm to sound. Note: Your phone is preset to a 24-hour format. To change the format, see page 127. If you want to use the alarm options, press the Options soft key.
Page 124: Calendar (Menu 7.2)
Organizer Calendar (Menu 7.2) With the Calendar feature, you can: • consult the calendar and check your memos. • write memos to keep track of your schedule. • set an alarm to act as a reminder. Consulting the calendar When you select the Calendar menu (Menu 7.2), the calendar displays with today’s date highlighted.
Page 125 Organizer Note: To skip to the previous or next month, press the Volume keys on the left side of the phone. 2. Press the Select soft key. An empty memo screen displays allowing you to enter your memo. 3. Enter your memo and then press the OK soft key.
Page 126: Viewing A Memo
Organizer Viewing a memo When you select a day on which more than one memo exists, the latest memo for the day displays. In that case, press the Up or Down key to scroll to the previous or next memo. Press the New soft key to add a new memo for the day.
Page 127: Time & Date (Menu 7.3)
Organizer Time & Date This menu allows you to change the current time and date displayed. You can also find out what time it is in another part of the world. The following options are available: Set time: allows you to enter the current time. You can choose the time format in the Time format menu (Menu 7.3.4).
Page 128: Calculator (Menu 7.4)
Time format: allows you to change the time format to 24 Hours or 12 Hours. Calculator (Menu 7.4) With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides basic arithmetic functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 1.
Page 129: To Do List (Menu 7.5)
Organizer To do list (Menu 7.5) This feature allows you to: • enter a list of tasks to be done. • assign a priority and a deadline to each task. • sort the tasks by priority and status. Creating the To do list 1.
Page 130: Editing The To Do List
Editing the To do list When you select the To do list menu (Menu 7.5), the current contents display with the status mark if the task has been done and priority; for Normal, and Scroll to a task from the list and press the View soft key to view the details for the task.
Page 131: Voice Memo (Menu 7.6)
Organizer Voice memo You can record voice memos. After recording, you can send a memo to other people via Multimedia Message Service. Record (Menu 7.6.1) This menu allows you to record a new memo. When you select this option, the display shows a 30- second timer.
Page 132 6. Press the OK soft key. The memo is saved and then the display shows the memo information. 7. Press the Options soft key to access the following memo options: • Send: allows you to send the memo to other people by using the MMS feature.
Page 133: Currency Exchange (Menu 7.7)
Organizer Delete all (Menu 7.6.3) In this menu, you can delete all of your voice memos. When a confirmation message appears, press the Yes soft key. To cancel the deletion, press the No soft key. Memory status You can check the amount of memory for voice memos.
Page 134: 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 forwarding This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to a number that you specify. Example: You may wish to forward your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday.
Page 135 Network services 2. Select the type of calls, voice or data, by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the Select soft key. The current status displays. If the option has already been set, the number to which the calls are forwarded displays.
Page 136: Call Barring (Menu 8.2)
Call barring The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls. To set your call barring options: 1. Select a call barring option by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the Select soft key The following options are available: •...
Page 137 Network services 2. Select the type of calls, voice or data, by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the Select soft key. 3. Press the Activate soft key to confirm your settings. 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider.
Page 138: Call Waiting (Menu 8.3)
Call waiting This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call. You can specify individual call waiting option for voice calls and/or data calls: To set your call waiting options: 1. Select the type of calls, voice or data, to which you want to apply the call waiting option by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the Select soft key.
Page 139: Network Selection (Menu 8.4)
Network services Network selection The Network Selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area. Note: You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two.
Page 140: Caller Id (Menu 8.5)
Caller ID (Menu 8.5) 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 141 Network services Index list: lets you list, add, or delete CUG index numbers. The list of current CUG indexes appears. Add a new CUG index as advised by your service provider or delete a group. scroll through existing CUG indexes add a new CUG index delete a CUG...
Page 142: Funbox
Funbox The Funbox menu contains several fun options. WAP browser Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser to allow you to access and navigate the Wireless Web using your phone. Home (Menu 9.1.1) Selecting this menu connects the phone to the network and loads the homepage of the Wireless Web service provider.
Page 143: Navigating The Wap Browser
Funbox Navigating the WAP browser scroll through browser items select a browser item return to the previous page return to the startup homepage Entering text in the WAP browser When you are prompted to enter text, the current text input mode is indicated on the screen. To change text input mode, press the more times.
Page 144 Lower-case character mode (a): allows you to enter lower-case English characters. Note: You can enter special characters in Upper-case or Lower-case Character mode. For details about available characters, see page 48. Selecting and using browser menu options Various menu options are available when you are using the WAP Browser to navigate the Wireless Web.
Page 145 Funbox Go to URL: allows you to manually enter the URL address of a Web page. After entering an address, press the OK soft key to go there directly. Show URL: displays the URL address of the Web page to which you are currently connected. It also enables you to set the current site as the startup home page.
Page 146 Funbox After saving an item, you can access the following options by pressing the Options soft key: Goto URL: takes you to the site. Edit: allows you to edit the address and name. Delete: allows you to delete the item. http:// (Menu 9.1.3) This menu allows you to manually enter the URL...
Page 147 Funbox When the bearer is set to GPRS: IP address: enter the WAP gateway address required to connect to the Internet. User name: enter the User ID required to connect to the GPRS network. Password: enter the password required to connect to the GPRS network.
Page 148: Games (Menu 9.2)
Push message In this menu, you can receive and access web messages from the server. The following options are available: Inbox: allows you to read the messages received from the web server. Receive: allows you to set whether or not your phone receives web messages.
Page 149 Funbox • CONTINUE: allows you to continue the last game you were playing. • HIGH SCORE: shows the high score table. This option may not be available for some games. • HOW TO PLAY: shows how to play the game and the key functions for the game.
Page 150 4. To exit and return to the Games screen, press the Back soft key or the C key. Note: When you select the default games from the list, the Delete option is not available, so that you cannot delete them. Entering text If you need to enter text while using a MIDlet, you can use the following input modes:...
Page 151: Sounds (Menu 9.3)
Funbox Sounds (Menu 9.3) In this menu, you can view the list of sounds downloaded from the web server or received in multimedia messages. You can set the downloaded sounds as the current ring tone or send them to other phones. Scroll to the sound you want on the Sound list and press the Play soft key.
Page 152: Delete All (Menu 9.5)
Delete: allows you to delete the image. Set as wallpaper: sets the image as your wallpaper for the idle screen. Delete all (Menu 9.5) This menu allows you to delete all of the downloaded items in the Games, Sounds or Images folders separately.
Page 153: Memory Status (Menu 9.6)
Funbox Memory status (Menu 9.6) You can check the amount of memory being used and the memory remaining for games, sounds, and images. Games: the display shows the total, free and used space and the number of games you have downloaded.
Page 154: Solving Problems
Solving problems If you are experiencing problems with your phone, perform the following simple checks before contacting a service professional. This may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages may appear: Insert SIM card •...
Page 155 Solving problems “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” displays • The network connection has been lost. You may be in a weak signal 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 156: 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 157: 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 unauthorized use. When requested for any of the codes explained below, enter the appropriate code (displayed as asterisks) and press the OK soft key.
Page 158: Pin
The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorized use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, the code is disabled and cannot be used until you re-enable it by entering the PUK (see below).
Page 159: Pin2
Access codes PIN2 The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access specific functions, such as setting the maximum cost of a call. These functions are available if supported by your SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, the code is disabled and you cannot access the functions until you re-enable it by entering the PUK2.
Page 160: Barring Password
Access codes Barring password A 4-digit barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. You can obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this function. You can change this password in the Call barring menu (Menu 8.2).
Page 161: Health And Safety Information
Health and safety information SAR Certification 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 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government.
Page 162 Health and safety information SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC 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 163: For Body Operation
For body operation For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved accessory designated for this product or when used with and accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum from the body.
Page 164: Precautions When Using Batteries
• If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung- approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.
Page 165: Road Safety
Health and safety information • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery at room temperature.
Page 166: Operating Environment
Health and safety information Operating environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions.
Page 167: Hearing Aids
Health and safety information Persons with pacemakers: • should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on • should not carry the phone in a breast pocket • should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize potential interference If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch your phone off immediately.
Page 168: Potentially Explosive Environments
Health and safety information You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted facilities Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices require you to do so.
Page 169: Emergency Calls
Health and safety information Emergency calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (medical emergencies, for example).
Page 170: Other Important Safety Information
Health and safety information Other important safety information Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
Page 171: Care And Maintenance
Health and safety information Care and maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years •...
Page 172 • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation. • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove or a radiator. The phone may explode when overheated. •...
Page 173: Glossary
Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet, and to take full advantage of the features of your mobile phone, here are a few definitions: Active folder Ability to answer a call simply by opening the phone.
Page 174 Glossary EMS (Enhanced Message Service) An adaptation of the Short Message Service (SMS) that allows you to send and receive ring tones and the service provider’s logo, as well as combinations of simple media to and from EMS-compliant handsets. Because EMS is based on SMS, it can use SMS centers the same way that SMS does.
Page 175 Glossary Java Programming language generating applications that can run on all hardware platforms, whether small, medium or large, without modification. It has been promoted for and geared heavily to the Web, both for public Web sites and Intranets. When a Java program runs from a Web page, it is called a Java applet.
Page 176 Glossary PIN (Personal Identification Number) Security code that protects the phone against unauthorized use. The PIN is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card. It may be a four to eight-digit number and can be changed, as required. PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) Security code used to unlock the phone when an incorrect PIN has been entered three times in...
Page 177: Soft Keys
Glossary SMS (Short Message Service) Network service sending and receiving messages to and from another subscriber without having to speak to the correspondent. The message created or received can be displayed, received, edited or sent. Soft keys Two keys marked on the phone, the purpose of which: •...

Samsung SGH-E316 User Manual

Important Safety Precautions

Unpacking

Your Phone

Getting Started

Call Functions

Entering Text

Selecting Functions and Options

Phonebook

Options During a Call

Using the Menus

Text Messages

Multimedia Messages

Call Records

Camera

Sound Settings

Phone Settings

Organizer

Network Services

Funbox

Solving Problems

Access Codes

Health and Safety Information

Quick Links

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