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Samsung SGH-E740 GH68-14751A User Manual

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  • Page 1 SGH-E740 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety

    Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Copyright information ® • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. Bluetooth QD ID: B012417 • Java is a trademark or registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
  • 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 • FM radio Listen to your favourite radio stations anytime, anywhere. • 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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Get started First steps to operating your phone Install and charge the phone ... 6 Power on or off... 7 Your phone ... 7 Keys and display... 8 Access menu functions ... 12 Enter text ...
  • Page 7 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 5 Messages 1 Call log 1 Create new message 1 Recent contacts 2 My messages 2 Missed calls 3 Templates 3 Dialled calls 4 Delete all 4 Received calls 5 Settings 5 Delete all 6 SOS messages...

  • Page 8: Unpack

    • PC data cable 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. Get started First steps to operating your phone...

  • Page 9: Power On Or Off

    Removing the battery cover Power on or off Switch on 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ 3. If necessary, enter the PIN and press <OK>. Switch off 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ Your phone Front view Earpiece Web access/...

  • Page 10: Keys And Display

    Get started Rear view Mirror Camera lens Music player key Camera key Multi-function jack • When you close the phone, the music player launches. See page 22 for playing music. To close the music player, press [ • When the phone is closed and the display turns off, the phone locks the exposed keys.
  • Page 11 Make or answer a call. In Idle mode, retrieve numbers recently dialled, missed, or received. Delete characters from the display or items in an application. Press and hold to switch the phone on or off. End a call. In Menu mode, cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode.
  • Page 12 Get started Icons The following icons may appear on the top line of the screen to indicate your phone’s status. Depending on your country or service provider, the icons shown on the display may vary. Signal strength Call in progress Out of your service area or Offline mode Alarm set...
  • Page 13 EDGE network status • Blue: EDGE network • Red: Transferring data in EDGE network Home Zone Office Zone Browsing Internet Memory card inserted Music playback in progress Music playback paused FM radio on Silent mode (Vibration) Silent mode (Mute) Ringer type •...

  • Page 14: Access Menu Functions

    Get started Access menu functions Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. option 2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option. 3. Press <Select> or [ ] to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted. 4.
  • Page 15 T9 mode To enter a word: 1. Press [2] to [9] to start entering a word. 2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters. 3. When the word displays correctly, press [ ] to insert a space. Otherwise, press [0] to display alternative word choices.

  • Page 16: Customise Your Phone

    Get started Customise your phone 1. In Idle mode, press Display <Menu> and select language Settings → Phone settings → Language. 2. Select a language. 1. In Idle mode, press Call ringer <Menu> and select melody Settings → Sound settings → Incoming call →...
  • Page 17 1. In Idle mode, press Menu mode <Menu> and select skin colour Settings → Display settings → Skin. 2. Select a colour pattern. 1. In Idle mode, press Menu <Menu> and select shortcuts Settings → Phone settings → Shortcuts. 2. Select a key. 3.

  • Page 18: Use An Optional Memory Card

    Get started Use an optional memory card • Frequent erasing and Important writing will shorten a card's memory card lifespan. information • Do not remove a card from the phone or turn off the phone while data is being accessed or transferred. This could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or phone.

  • Page 19: Step Outside The Phone

    1. Insert the card into the card Insert a slot, with the label side face memory card 2. Press the card until it locks into place. 1. Press the card so that it is Remove the disengaged from the phone. memory card 2.
  • Page 20 Step outside the phone During a call, press [ ] and Use the then <Yes> to activate the speakerphone speaker. feature Press [ ] again to switch back to the earpiece. 1. During a call, call the Make a multi- second participant.

  • Page 21: Use The Camera

    Use the camera 1. In Idle mode, press and Take a photo hold [ ] to turn on the camera. 2. Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments. 3. Press [ ] or [ photo. The photo is saved automatically.

  • Page 22: Play Music

    Prepare • Download from the wireless music files web. • Download from a PC using the optional Samsung PC Studio. See Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide. • Receive via Bluetooth. • Copy to a memory card. See the next section.
  • Page 23 You can copy music files to the Synchronise memory card by synchronising with with Windows Media Player 11. Windows You must use a 128 MB Media Player memory card or larger. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Phone settings →...
  • Page 24 Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press and Play music hold [ files 2. Press [ ] to play music files. 3. During playback, use the following keys: • : pause or resume playback. • Left: restart playback. Press to return to the previous file within 3 seconds after the...

  • Page 25: Listen To The Fm Radio

    4. Select the added playlist. 5. Press <Options> and select Add → a source. 6. Select a playlist, or select the files you want and press <Add>. 7. Press [ ] to play music. Listen to the FM radio 1. Plug the connecter of the Listen to supplied headset into the the radio...

  • Page 26: Browse The Web

    Step outside the phone By automatic tuning: Store radio 1. From the radio screen, stations press <Options> and select Self-tuning. 2. Press <Yes> to confirm. Available radio stations are automatically saved. By manual setup: 1. From the radio screen, press [Left] or [Right] or rotate the jog disc to find the radio station you want.

  • Page 27: Use Phonebook

    Use Phonebook 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone Add a contact number. 2. Press <Options> and select Save → a memory location → New. 3. For Phone, select a number type. 4. Specify contact information. 5. Press [ ] or <Save> to save the contact.
  • Page 28 Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press Send a <Menu> and select multimedia Messages → Create new message message → Multimedia message. 2. Select Subject. 3. Enter the message subject and press [ ]. 4. Select Image or video and add an image or a video clip.

  • Page 29: View Messages

    3. Enter the email subject and press [ ]. 4. Select Message. 5. Enter the email text and press [ ]. 6. Select File attach. 7. Add image, video, sound, music files, or document files. 8. Press <Options> and select Send. 9.

  • Page 30: Use Bluetooth

    Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press View an email <Menu> and select Messages → My messages → Email inbox. 2. Select Check new mail. 3. Select an email or a header. 4. If you selected a header, press <Options>...
  • Page 31 1. In Idle mode, press Search for <Menu> and select and pair with Applications → Bluetooth a Bluetooth → My devices → Search 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 32 Step outside the phone 1. When a device attempts to Receive data access your phone, press <Yes> to permit the connection. 2. If necessary, press <Yes> to confirm that you are willing to receive.

  • Page 33: Menu Functions

    Menu functions All menu options listed This section provides brief explanations of menu functions on your phone. Call log Menu Description Recent contacts, Check the most recent calls Missed calls, dialled, received, or Dialled calls, missed. Received calls Delete all Delete all of the records in each call type.
  • Page 34 Menu functions Menu Description Create contact Add a new contact to Phonebook. Group Organise your contacts in caller groups. Speed dial Assign a speed dial number for your most frequently dialled numbers. My namecard Create a name card and send it to other people. Own number Check your phone numbers, or assign a name...
  • Page 35 • Browser: Access up-to-date information and a wide variety of media content, such as wallpapers, ringtones, and music files. Messages Menu Description Create new Create and send text, message multimedia, or email messages. My messages Access messages that you have received, sent, or that have failed during sending.
  • Page 36 Menu functions My files Menu Description Images, Videos, Access media files and Music, Sounds, other files stored in the Other files phone’s memory. Memory card Access the files stored on a memory card. This menu is only available when you insert a memory card into the phone.
  • Page 37 Menu Description Timer Set a period of time for the phone to count down. Stopwatch Measure elapsed time. Camera Menu Description Take photo Take photos in various modes. Record video Record a video of what is displayed on the camera screen.
  • Page 38 Menu functions Menu Description ‡ Browser Access up-to-date information and a wide variety of media content, such as wallpapers, ringtones, and music files. Java world Access Java games and applications. SIM application Use a variety of additional toolkit services offered by your service provider.
  • Page 39 Menu Description Phone settings Set how the phone reacts → Slide settings when you open it for an incoming call, and when you close it while using a function. Phone settings Use the Navigation keys as → Shortcuts shortcuts to access specific menus directly from Idle mode.
  • Page 40 Menu functions Menu Description Phone settings Switch the phone to Offline → Offline mode mode, in which the phone functions requiring network connection are deactivated. Display settings Change the background → Wallpaper image that is displayed in Idle mode. Display settings Select a display style for →...
  • Page 41 Menu Description Sound settings Select the tone that the → Keypad tone phone sounds when you press a key. Sound settings Change the sound settings → Message tone for incoming messages individually according to message type. Sound settings Set your phone to sound →...
  • Page 42 Menu functions Menu Description Network Select the network to be services → used while roaming outside Network of your home area, or let selection the network be chosen automatically. Network Set the phone to hide your services → phone number from the Caller ID person you are calling.
  • Page 43 Menu Description Security → Set the phone to restrict FDN 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 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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 47: Electronic Devices

    Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. 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.

  • Page 48: Posted Facilities

    Health and safety information You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted facilities Switch off your phone in any facility where posted notices require you to do so. Potentially explosive environments Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions.

  • Page 49: Other Important Safety Information

    To make an emergency call: 1. Switch on the phone. 2. Key in the emergency number for your present location. Emergency numbers vary by location. 3. Press Certain features like Call Barring may need to be deactivated before you can make an emergency call. Consult this document and your local cellular service provider.
  • Page 50 Health and safety information • Keep your phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children and pets. They may accidentally damage these things or choke on small parts. • Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity, and liquids contain minerals that corrode electronic circuits.
  • Page 51 • If your phone has a flash or light, do not use it too close to the eyes of people or animals. This may cause damage to their eyes. • Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorised antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices.
  • Page 53 * 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. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-14751A...

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