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Samsung SGH-E251 User Manual

Samsung SGH-E251 User Manual

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Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-12414A
English (EU). 12/2006. Rev. 1.1

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  • Page 1 * 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.
  • Page 2 SGH-E251 User’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    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 Important station) or near fuels or chemicals. Switch off in an aircraft safety Wireless phones can cause interference.
  • Page 4 Be aware of special regulations Accessories and batteries Meet any special regulations in force in any area Use only Samsung-approved batteries and and always switch off your phone whenever it is accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. forbidden to use it, or when it may cause Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage interference or danger.

  • Page 5: Features

    About this Guide • Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To a video. quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started”...
  • Page 6 • Digital data printing • Multimedia Message Service Print images, messages, and (MMS) other personal data directly from Send and receive MMS messages your phone. with a combination of text, image, video, and audio. • Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Browse the web ........... 20 Contents Use Phonebook ..........21 Send messages ..........23 Unpack View messages ..........24 Make sure you have each item Send an SOS message ........25 Use Bluetooth ..........26 Your phone Enter text Keys, features, and locations ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes Get started Call functions...
  • Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log 3 Applications (continued) 6 My files 9 Settings 4 FM radio 1 Images 1 Time and date 1 Recent contacts 5 Bluetooth 2 Videos 2 Phone settings 2 Missed calls 6 Java world...

  • Page 9: Unpack

    The items supplied with Volume keys your phone and the Power on/off/ Left soft key Menu exit key accessories available at Dial key your Samsung dealer may Headset/ Delete key Alphanumeric vary, depending on your Adapter keys jack country or service provider.

  • Page 10: Get Started

    Get started Insert the SIM card. First steps to operating your phone SIM card information Make sure that the gold-coloured When you subscribe to a cellular network, you contacts on the card receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity are face down. Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional Install the battery.

  • Page 11: Low Battery Indicator

    Get started Plug the travel Remove the adapter into the adapter from the phone. phone. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall Low battery indicator outlet. When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, When the phone is completely charged •...

  • Page 12: Power On Or Off

    Power on or off To unlock the keypad, press <Unlock> and then <OK>. Switch on 1. Open the phone. Offline mode You can switch the phone to Offline mode, in 2. Press and hold [ Do not turn on which the phone functions requiring network the phone when connections are deactivated.

  • Page 13: Keys And Display

    Get started Keys and display Make or answer a call. In Idle mode, retrieve numbers Keys recently dialled, missed, or received. Perform the function indicated on the Delete characters from the display or bottom line of the display. items in an application. In Idle mode, access the following Press and hold to switch the phone menus directly:...
  • Page 14 Display Enter special characters. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to Layout Icons activate or deactivate Silent mode. display various icons. Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause Text and graphics between numbers. display messages, instructions, and Adjust the phone volume.
  • Page 15 Get started New text message Home Zone, if registered for the appropriate service New voicemail Office Zone, if registered for New multimedia message the appropriate service New e-mail Browsing Internet Call diverting feature active Memory card inserted Bluetooth active Silent mode (Vibration) Bluetooth headset or hands- Silent mode (Mute) free car kit connected...

  • Page 16: Access Menu Functions

    Access menu functions Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. option Use the The roles of the soft keys vary 2. Press the Navigation keys to depending on the function you soft keys move to the next or previous are using.

  • Page 17: Customise Your Phone

    Get started Customise your phone You can set wallpaper for the Idle mode idle screen on the display. 1. In Idle mode, press wallpaper Display 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> <Menu> and select language and select Settings → Settings →...
  • Page 18 2. Select an item to be You can set [Left] or [Right] to Menu changed. function as shortcuts to access shortcuts your favourite menus. 3. Select the menu item you want. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select To access a My menu item: →...

  • Page 19: Make/Answer Calls

    Get started You can protect the phone 5. Select Phone lock. Phone lock against unauthorised use with 6. Select Enable. a phone password. The phone 7. Enter the password and will require the password on press <OK>. power-up. 1. In Idle mode, press Make/Answer calls <Menu>...

  • Page 20: Step Outside The Phone

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

  • Page 21: Play Music

    • Download from the wireless files to the stop recording. The video is phone saved automatically. • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung 4. Press < > to record PC Studio Samsung PC another video. Studio User’s Guide...
  • Page 22 • Receive via Bluetooth 1. From the music player Play music screen, press [ • Copy to a memory card and files insert it into the phone 2. During playback, use the following keys: • : pauses or resumes playback. 1.

  • Page 23: Listen To The Fm Radio

    Step outside the phone Listen to the FM radio 1. From the station list, press Store radio <Options> and select Add. stations 1. Plug the connecter of the Listen to the 2. Enter the title of the station supplied headset into the radio and the frequency of the jack on the right side of the...

  • Page 24: Use Phonebook

    Use Phonebook • To scroll through browser Navigate the items, press [Up] or To the phone’s memory: [Down]. Add a 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone contact • To select an item, press number and press [ < > or [ →...
  • Page 25 Step outside the phone To the SIM card: 1. In Idle mode, press Add a Create and <Menu> and select 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone contact send a name Phonebook → number and press [ (continued) card namecard. 2.

  • Page 26: Send Messages

    Send messages 4. Select Image or video or Music or Sound. 1. In Idle mode, press Send a text 5. Select Add image or Add <Menu> and select message video and add an image or Messages → Create new (SMS) a video clip.

  • Page 27: View Messages

    Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press 9. Enter e-mail addresses. Send an <Menu> and select 10.Press [ ] to send the e-mail Messages → Create new e-mail. → message Email. 2. Select Subject. View messages 3. Enter the e-mail subject and press [ When a notification appears: View a text...

  • Page 28: Send An Sos Message

    When a notification appears: 3. Select an e-mail or a View a header. 1. Press <View>. multimedia 4. If you selected a header, message 2. Select the message from press <Options> and the Inbox. select Retrieve to view the From the Inbox: body of the e-mail.

  • Page 29: Use Bluetooth

    Step outside the phone Use Bluetooth 3. Select Recipients. Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth Set up SOS technology, enabling you to connect the phone 4. Enter the phone numbers to message wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and which you want to send the options exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or SOS message and press...
  • Page 30 1. In Idle mode, press 1. Access an application, Search for Send data <Menu> and select Phonebook, My files, and pair with Applications → Bluetooth Calendar, or Memo. a Bluetooth → → My devices Search 2. Select the item you want to device new device.
  • Page 31 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 32: Enter Text

    Using ABC mode Enter text Press the appropriate key until the character ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes you want appears on the screen. You can enter text in some features such as Messages, Phonebook, or Calendar, using ABC Other ABC mode operations mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode.

  • Page 33: Using T9 Mode

    Enter text Using T9 mode For example, Of and Me use [6] and [3]. 4. Press [ ] to insert a space and enter the T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows next word. you to key in any character using single keystrokes.

  • Page 34: Using Number Mode

    alternative words, Spell displays on the Press bottom line. clear the symbols [C]. 3. Press <Spell>. 4. Enter the word you want using ABC mode insert the symbols <OK>. and press <Add>. Using Number mode Number mode enables you to enter numbers. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want.

  • Page 35: Call Functions

    2. Enter the country code, area code, and Call functions phone number, then press [ Advanced calling features Redialling recent numbers 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of Making a call recent numbers. 1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone 2.
  • Page 36 1. In Idle mode, enter the location number for • Press and hold [ / ] to reject a call or mute the phone number you want and press [ ]. the ringer, depending on the Volume key setting. 2. Scroll through other numbers, if necessary. 3.
  • Page 37 Call functions Placing a call on hold/Retrieving Press Press <Hold> to place the call on hold, or press redial the last call the button and then <Retrieve> to retrieve the call. press and hold it again. Making a second call answer a call the button and hold.

  • Page 38: Menu Functions

    1. Press [ ] to answer the call. The first call is Menu functions automatically put on hold. 2. Press <Swap> to switch between the calls. All menu options listed Using the speakerphone feature This section provides brief explanations of Use the speakerphone feature to talk and listen menu functions on your phone.
  • Page 39 Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Call costs Check the cost of your Create contact Add a new contact to calls, if supported by your Phonebook. SIM card. Group Organise your contacts in caller groups. Phonebook Speed dial Assign a speed dial number for your most frequently Menu Description...
  • Page 40 Menu Description Menu Description Service number View the SDN (Service Bluetooth Connect the phone Dialling Number) list wirelessly to other assigned by your service Bluetooth devices. provider, if supported by Java world Access Java games and your SIM card. applications. SIM application Use a variety of additional Applications...
  • Page 41 Menu functions Messages Menu Description Bookmarks Save URL addresses in Menu Description order to quickly access web Create new Create and send text, pages. message multimedia, email Enter URL Enter a URL address and messages. access the associated web My messages Access messages that you page.
  • Page 42 Menu Description Menu Description SOS messages Specify options for sending Memory card Access the files stored on a and receiving an SOS memory card. This menu is message. only available when you insert a memory card into Broadcast Change the settings for the phone.
  • Page 43 Menu functions Camera Menu Description Memo Make memos for things Menu Description that are important and Take photo Take photos in various manage them. modes. The camera World clock Set your local time zone produces jpeg photos. and find out the current Record video Record a video of what is time in another part of the...
  • Page 44 Settings Menu Description Phone settings Set up a menu of your own Menu Description → My menu using your favourite menu Time and date Change the time and date items, which can be easily displayed on your phone. accessed by pressing [Up] Phone settings Select a language for the in Idle mode.
  • Page 45 Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Phone settings Change additional settings Display settings Select a skin colour pattern → Extra settings for using the phone. → Skin for Menu mode. Phone settings Switch the phone to Offline Display settings Adjust the brightness of →...
  • Page 46 Menu Description Menu Description Sound settings Change the sound settings Sound settings Set how the phone acts to → Incoming call for incoming calls. → Silent mode alert you to a specific event while in Silent mode. Sound settings Select the tone that the →...
  • Page 47 Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Network Set the phone to restrict Network Change to an appropriate services → Call calls. services → Band band when you travel barring selection abroad. Network Set the phone to inform Security → PIN Activate your PIN to services →...
  • Page 48 Menu Description Menu Description Security → SIM Set the phone to work only Memory status Check memory information lock with the current SIM card for each items in the by assigning a SIM lock phone’s memory or on a password. memory card.

  • Page 49: Health And Safety Information

    Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure Health and safety information of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg).

  • Page 50: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones

    (RF) exposure tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines from wireless phones. The FDA publication includes the whenused with a Samsung accessory designated for following information: this product or when used with an accessory that...
  • Page 51 Health and safety information distances from the user, the exposure to RF is some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in drastically lower because a person's RF exposure reproducing those studies, or in determining the decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the reasons for inconsistent results.
  • Page 52 • “Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary phones with the Federal Communications Commission for device function; and (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF •...
  • Page 53 Health and safety information yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated about long-term exposures, since the average period of in other laboratories. A few animal studies, however, phone use in these studies was around three years. have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate What research is needed to decide whether RF the development of cancer in laboratory animals.
  • Page 54 angle at which the phone is held, or which model of oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, phone is used. industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts to independent What is FDA doing to find out more about the investigators.
  • Page 55 Health and safety information RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically wireless phones at all. For example, the government in with distance. For example, you could use a headset the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such and carry the wireless phone away from your body a recommendation in December 2000.
  • Page 56 are used against the head or against the body. Either FTC, these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to configuration should result in compliance with the substantiate their claim. safety limit. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work? Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF...
  • Page 57 Health and safety information compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the • National institute for Occupational Safety and Health same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in (NIOSH): 2000. • http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for •...

  • Page 58: Road Safety

    Road Safety incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you. Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to 4. Let the person you are speaking with know you are communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But driving;...

  • Page 59: Operating Environment

    Health and safety information “The wireless industry reminds you to use 8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1 your phone safely when driving.” or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies. Remember, For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, or it is a free call on your wireless phone! visit our web-site www.wow-com.com...
  • Page 60 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic • should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to Devices minimize potential interference. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from taking place, switch your phone off immediately. radio frequency (RF) signals.

  • Page 61: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Health and safety information Vehicles areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its but not always clearly marked.

  • Page 62: Emergency Calls

    Emergency Calls If certain features are in use (call barring, for example), you may first need to deactivate those features before This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using you can make an emergency call. Consult this radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as document and your local cellular service provider.
  • Page 63 Health and safety information FCC Notice and Cautions if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to •This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC radio communications. However, there is no Rules. Operation is subject to the following guarantee that interference will not occur in a two conditions: (1) this device may not cause particular installation.

  • Page 64: Other Important Safety Information

    For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s place objects, including both installed or portable authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 65: Product Performance

    Health and safety information • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a suspension or denial of telephone services to the message displays on the screen. When a signal is offender, or legal action, or both. found, your phone returns to standby mode.

  • Page 66: Battery Precautions

    • 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.

  • Page 67: Care And Maintenance

    For safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact warming first. your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such...
  • Page 68 • Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device's may cause an electric shock to you or damage to moving parts and prevent proper operation. the phone. •...

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