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Samsung SGH-E480 User Manual

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  • Page 1 SGH-E480 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
  • Page 3 Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous.

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    About this Guide This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone features. Indicates that you need to press the →...
  • Page 5 • Digital data printing Print images, messages, and other personal data directly from your phone. • Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology. • Offline mode Switch your phone to use its none- wireless functions in an airplane.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Keys, features, and locations Get started First steps to operating your phone Install and charge the phone... 7 Power on or off ... 9 Keys and display ... 10 Access menu functions ... 13 Customise your phone ...
  • Page 7 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log 3 Applications (continued) 1 Recent contacts 4 FM radio 2 Missed calls 5 Bluetooth 3 Dialled calls 6 Java world 4 Received calls 7 SIM application toolkit 5 Delete all 4 Browser 6 Call time...

  • Page 8: Unpack

    You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. Your phone Keys, features, and locations Earpiece...

  • Page 9: Get Started

    Get started First steps to operating your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services. Install and charge the phone Remove the battery cover.

  • Page 10: Low Battery Indicator

    Get started Plug the travel adapter into the phone. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the wall outlet. Remove the adapter from the phone.

  • Page 11: Power On Or Off

    Power on or off Switch on 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ Do not turn on the phone when 3. If necessary, enter the mobile phone PIN and press <OK>. use is prohibited. Switch off 1. Open the phone. 2.

  • Page 12: Keys And Display

    Get started Keys and display Keys Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, access the following menus directly: • Up: My Menu mode • Down/Left/Right: Your favourite menus In Menu mode, scroll through menu options.
  • Page 13 Enter special characters. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to activate or deactivate Silent mode. Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers. Adjust the phone volume. In Idle mode, with the phone open, adjust the key tone volume. In Idle mode, access the Camera menu.
  • Page 14 Get started New text message New voicemail New multimedia message New e-mail Call diverting feature active Bluetooth active Bluetooth headset or hands- free car kit connected GPRS network status • Blue: GPRS network • Red: Transferring data in GPRS network EDGE network status •...

  • Page 15: Access Menu Functions

    Access menu functions Use the The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you soft keys are using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role. Select Press the left soft key to select the highlighted option.

  • Page 16: Customise Your Phone

    Get started Customise your phone 1. In Idle mode, press Display <Menu> and select language Settings → Language. 2. Select a language. 1. In Idle mode, press Call ringer <Menu> and select melody Settings → Incoming call tone. 2. Select a ringtone category. 3.
  • Page 17 You can set [Left], [Right], or Menu [Down] to function as shortcuts shortcuts to access your favourite menus. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → → Shortcuts. 2. Select a key. 3. Select a menu to be assigned to the key.

  • Page 18: Make/Answer Calls

    Get started You can switch the phone to Silent mode Silent mode to avoid disturbing other people. Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode. You can protect the phone Phone lock against unauthorised use with a phone password. The phone will require the password on power-up.

  • Page 19: Step Outside The Phone

    1. When the phone rings, press Answer a call 2. To end the call, press [ Press [ / ]. Adjust the volume during a call Step outside the phone Begin with your camera, the music player, the web browser, and other special features Use the camera 1.

  • Page 20: Play Music

    <Menu> and select My files → Videos → My video clips. 2. Select the video clip you want. Use these methods: • Download from the wireless • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio. See Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide.
  • Page 21 • Receive via Bluetooth • Copy to a memory card and insert it into the phone 1. In Idle mode, press Create a <Menu> and select play list Applications player. 2. Press <Options> and select Add music from memory location. 3.

  • Page 22: Listen To The Fm Radio

    Step outside the phone Listen to the FM radio 1. Plug the connecter of the Listen to supplied headset into the the radio jack on the right side of the phone. 2. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Applications 3.

  • Page 23: Use Phonebook

    • To scroll through browser Navigate items, press [Up] or [Down]. the web • To select an item, press < > or [ ]. • To return to the previous page, press <Back> or [C]. • To return to the homepage, press and hold [C].

  • Page 24: Send Messages

    Step outside the phone To the SIM card: Add a 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone contact number and press [ ]. (continued) 2. Select SIM 3. Enter a name. 4. Press <Options> and select Save, or press [ ] to save the contact.
  • Page 25 2. Enter the message text and press [ ]. 3. Enter destination numbers. 4. Press [ ] to send the message. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Send a and select Messages multimedia Create new message message Multimedia message. (MMS) 2.

  • Page 26: View Messages

    Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press Send an <Menu> and select e-mail Messages message 2. Select Subject. 3. Enter the email subject and press [ ]. 4. Select Message. 5. Enter the e-mail text and press [ ]. 6.

  • Page 27: Send An Sos Message

    When a notification appears: View a 1. Press <View>. multimedia message 2. Select the message from the Inbox. From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Inbox. 2. Select an MMS message 1. In Idle mode, press View an <Menu>...

  • Page 28: Use Bluetooth

    Step outside the phone 3. Select Recipients. Set up SOS 4. Enter the phone numbers to message which you want to send the options SOS message and press (continued) [ ]. 5. Press <Save>. 6. Press <Yes> to send a notification to the registered numbers.
  • Page 29 1. In Idle mode, press Search for <Menu> and select and pair with Applications a Bluetooth → My devices device new device. 2. Select a device. 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <OK>.
  • Page 30 Step outside the phone To receive data via Bluetooth, Receive data your phone’s Bluetooth feature must be active. 1. When a device attempts to access your phone, press <Yes> to permit the connection. 2. If necessary, press <Yes> to confirm that you are willing to receive.

  • Page 31: Enter Text

    Enter text ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes You can enter text in some features such as Messages, Phonebook, or Calendar, using ABC mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode. Changing the text input mode The text input mode indicator displays when the cursor is in a text field.

  • Page 32: Using T9 Mode

    Enter text Using T9 mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. Entering a word in T9 mode 1. Press [2] to [9] to start entering a word. Press each key once for each letter. For example, press [4], [3], [5], [5], and [6] to enter Hello in T9 mode.

  • Page 33: Using Number Mode

    3. Press <Spell>. 4. Enter the word you want using ABC mode and press <Add>. Using Number mode Number mode enables you to enter numbers. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want. Using Symbol mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols. Press move to a symbol set the Navigation keys.

  • Page 34: Call Functions

    Call functions Advanced calling features Making a call 1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number. • Press [C] to clear the last digit or press and hold [C] to clear the whole display. • Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers.

  • Page 35: Viewing Missed Calls

    1. In Idle mode, enter the location number for the phone number you want and press [ ]. 2. Scroll through other numbers, if necessary. 3. Press <Dial> or [ ] to dial the number you want. Answering a call When you receive a call, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image.

  • Page 36: Options During A Call

    Call functions Press redial the last call the button and then press and hold it again. answer a call the button and hold. end a call the button and hold. Options during a call You can access a number of functions during a call.

  • Page 37: Menu Functions

    1. Press [ ] to answer the call. The first call is automatically put on hold. 2. Press <Swap> to switch between the calls. Using the speakerphone feature Use the speakerphone feature to talk and listen with the phone a short distance away. Press [ ] and then <Yes>...
  • Page 38 Menu functions Menu Description Call costs Check the cost of your calls, if supported by your SIM card. Phonebook Menu Description Contact list Search for contact information stored in Phonebook. FDN contacts Create a list of contacts to be used in FDN (Fixed Dialling Number) mode, in which the phone allows outgoing calls only to the...
  • Page 39 Menu Description Service number View the SDN (Service Dialling Number) list assigned by your service provider, if supported by your SIM card. Applications Menu Description Music Player Listen to music. Voice recorder Record voice memos and any other sounds. Image editor Edit your photos using various editing tools.
  • Page 40 Menu functions Menu Description Bookmarks Save URL addresses in order to quickly access web pages. Enter URL Enter a URL address and access the associated web page. Clear cache Clear the cache, which is a temporary memory site that stores recently accessed web pages.
  • Page 41 Menu Description SOS messages Specify options for sending and receiving an SOS message. Broadcast Change the settings for messages receiving broadcast messages. Memory status Check the amount of memory currently in use in each message folder. My files Menu Description Images, Videos, Access media files and Music, Sounds,...
  • Page 42 Menu functions Menu Description Calendar Keep track of your schedule. Memo Make memos for things that are important and manage them. World clock Set your local time zone and find out the current time in another part of the world. Calculator Perform arithmetic functions.
  • Page 43 Settings Menu Description Time and date Change the time and date displayed on your phone. Phone settings Select a language for the → Language display text. Phone settings Enter the greeting that is → Greeting displayed briefly when the message phone is switched on.
  • Page 44 Menu functions Menu Description Display settings Change the background → Wallpaper image that is displayed in Idle mode. Display settings Select a display style for → Main menu the main menu screen. style Display settings Change the display settings → Text display for the text displayed on the idle screen.
  • Page 45 Menu Description Sound settings Change the sound settings → Message tone for incoming messages individually according to message type. Sound settings Select the melody that the → Power-on/off phone sounds when it is tone switched on or off. Sound settings Set how the phone acts to →...
  • Page 46 Menu functions Menu Description Network Set the phone to hide your services → Caller phone number from the person you are calling. Network Store the number of the services → Voice voicemail server and mail server access your voicemails. Network Change to an appropriate services →...
  • Page 47 Menu Description Security → FDN Set the phone to restrict mode calls to a limited set of phone numbers, if supported by your SIM card. Security → Change your current PIN2, Change PIN2 if supported by your SIM card. Security → Set the phone to send the Mobile tracker preset tracking message to...

  • Page 48: 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 to not exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.

  • Page 49: Precautions When Using Batteries

    • Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.

  • Page 50: Operating Environment

    Health and safety information • Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short- circuiting can occur when a metallic object like a coin, clip or pen causes a direct connection between the + and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery).

  • Page 51: Posted Facilities

    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.

  • Page 52: Emergency Calls

    Health and safety information Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refuelling point (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress.

  • Page 53: Care And Maintenance

    • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly. • 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.
  • Page 54 Health and safety information • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics. • 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...
  • Page 56 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide.

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