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  • Page 1 SGH-E500 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety

    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: Accessories And Batteries

    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. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.” In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety...
  • Page 5 • Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology. • Name card Create name cards with your number and profile. Whenever introducing yourself to others, use this convenient electronic name card. •...

  • 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 p. 37 3 Applications (continued) 1 Recent contacts p. 37 3 Image editor 2 Missed calls p. 38 4 Beauty tools 3 Dialled calls p.

  • Page 8: Unpack

    • User’s Guide 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...

  • 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 power outlet. Remove the adapter from the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: •...

  • Page 11: Power On Or Off

    Power on or off Switch on 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ Do not turn on 3. If necessary, enter the the phone when PIN and press <OK>. mobile phone 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 your favourite menus directly. In Menu mode, scroll through menu options. In Idle mode, launch the web browser. In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm input.
  • 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. With the phone closed, press and hold to turn on the external display.
  • Page 14 Get started Received signal strength Icons Call in progress Out of your service area; you cannot make or receive calls Alarm set New text message New voicemail New multimedia message New e-mail One of the message Inboxes is full Call diverting feature active p.

  • 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 → 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 2. Select an image type. 3. For Clock, scroll to a clock type and press <Save>. For Cover title, enter a greeting and press For Wallpaper images, select an image category and then an image. You can change the colour for Menu mode the display components, such skin color...
  • Page 18 Get started You can set up a menu for your My Menu own favourite menu items. mode To set a My menu item: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Phone settings → My menu. 2. Select an item to be changed.

  • Page 19: Make/Answer Calls

    3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press <OK>. 4. Enter the new password again and press <OK>. 5. Select Phone lock. 6. Select Enable. 7. Enter the password and press <OK>. Make/Answer calls 1. Enter an area code and Make a call phone number.

  • Page 20: Step Outside The Phone

    Step outside the phone Begin with your camera, the web, and other special features Use the camera 1. In Idle mode, press and Take a photo hold [Camera] to turn on the camera. 2. Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments.

  • Page 21: Play Music

    Use these methods: Copy music • Download from the wireless files to the p. 63 phone • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Studio User’s Guide • Receive via Bluetooth p. 59 Create a play list...

  • Page 22: Browse The Web

    Step outside the phone • Left: returns to the Play music previous file. Moves files backward in a file when (continued) held down. • Right: skips to the next file. Skips forward in a file when held down. • Volume: adjusts the volume.

  • Page 23: Use Phonebook

    Use Phonebook To the phone’s memory: Add a 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone contact number and press [ 2. Select Phone → New → a number type. 3. Specify contact information: First name, Last name, Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Other, Email, Graphic ID, Ringtone, Group, and Notes.

  • Page 24: Send Messages

    Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press Create and <Menu> and select send a Phonebook → My name card namecard. 2. Specify your contact information. 3. Press [ name card. 4. To send the name card, press <Options> and select Send via →...
  • Page 25 1. In Idle mode, press Send a <Menu> and select multimedia Messages → Create new message message → Multimedia (MMS) message. 2. Select Subject. 3. Enter the message subject and press [ 4. Select Image or video or Sound. 5. For Image or video, select Add image or Add video and add an image or a video clip.

  • Page 26: View Messages

    Step outside the phone 3. Enter the e-mail subject Send an and press [ e-mail 4. Select Message. (continued) 5. Enter the e-mail text and press [ 6. Select File attach. 7. Add image, video, sound, music, or document files. 8.

  • Page 27: Use Bluetooth

    From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → My messages → Inbox. 2. Select an MMS message 1. In Idle mode, press View an <Menu> and select e-mail Messages → My messages → Email inbox. 2.
  • Page 28 Step outside the phone 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 29: Use Voice Recognition

    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. Use voice recognition Your phone can recognise specific voice commands in order to dial a number or search...
  • Page 30 Step outside the phone 5. Say “Yes” when you hear Dial a name what you want. (continued) 6. Say the number type you want if the name has more than one number type. 1. In Idle mode, press [C]. Access 2.

  • 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 Other ABC mode operations • To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically or press [Right]. Then, enter the next letter. •...

  • Page 33: Using Symbol Mode

    • Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the display. Adding a new word to the T9 dictionary This feature may not be available for some languages. 1. Enter the word that you want to add. 2.

  • 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

    3. Press <Dial> or [ ] to dial the number you want. Voice dialling You can dial a number stored in Phonebook by saying the associated name or number into the microphone. p. 60 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 Connect the headset to the jack on the bottom of the phone. The button on the headset works as follows: Press redial the last call the button and then press and hold it again. answer a call or the button and hold.

  • Page 37: Answering A Second Call

    Answering a second call You can answer an incoming call while already on the phone, if your network supports this function and you have activated the call waiting feature. p. 119 1. Press [ ] to answer the call. The first call is automatically put on hold.
  • Page 38 Call functions • Mute keys/Send keys: switch the key tones off or on. To communicate with answering machines or computerised telephone systems, Send keys must be selected. • Phonebook: access the contact list. • Send DTMF: send the DTMF (Dual tone multi-frequency) tones as a group.

  • Page 39: Menu Functions

    Menu functions All menu options listed Call log (Menu 1) Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled, received, or missed, and the length of the calls. You can also check the cost of your calls, if the SIM card supports this function. To access this menu, press <Menu>...

  • Page 40: Missed Calls

    Menu functions • Add to reject list: add the number to the Reject list. • View contact details: access contact information, if the caller is saved in Phonebook. Missed calls (Menu 1.2) This menu displays the most recent received calls that you did not answer. Dialled calls (Menu 1.3) This menu displays the most recent calls you...

  • Page 41: Call Costs

    • Reset timers: reset the call timers. You need to enter the phone password. The password is preset to 00000000. You can change this password. Call costs (Menu 1.7) This network feature displays the cost of calls. This menu is available only if your SIM card supports this feature.

  • Page 42: Contact List

    Menu functions Contact list (Menu 2.1) Use this menu to search for contacts in Phonebook. You can quickly access this menu by pressing <Contacts> in Idle mode. Finding a contact 1. Enter the first few letters of the name that you want to find.

  • Page 43: Fdn Contacts

    FDN contacts (Menu 2.2) Use this menu to create a list of contacts to be used in FDN (Fixed Dialling Number) mode, in which the phone allows outgoing calls only to the specified phone numbers, if your SIM card supports this feature. You can activate FDN mode in the FDN mode menu.

  • Page 44: Group

    Menu functions You can change the number type, or set the number as the default for the contact by pressing <Options> and selecting Change type or Mark as default number. • Email: assign an e-mail address. You can set domain name extensions and retrieve one by pressing <Options>...

  • Page 45: Speed Dial

    Adding members to a caller group 1. Select a group. 2. Press <Add>. 3. Press [ ] to select the contacts you want. 4. Press <Add>. Managing caller groups While viewing the group list, press <Options> to access the following options: •...

  • Page 46: My Namecard

    Menu functions • View: check the name and number assigned to the key. • Change: assign a different number to a key. • Remove: clear the speed dial setting for a key. Dialling speed dial numbers In Idle mode, press and hold the appropriate key.

  • Page 47: Management

    Management (Menu 2.8) Use this menu to manage contacts in Phonebook. • Save new contacts to: select a default memory location for saving contacts. If you select Always ask, the phone will ask you to select a memory location each time you save a number.

  • Page 48: Music Player

    Use the following methods to save music files to your phone: • Download from the wireless web • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio programme Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Receive via an active Bluetooth connection p. 59...
  • Page 49 Function Left Returns to the previous file. Moves backward in a file when held down. Right Skips to the next file. Skips forward in a file when held down. Opens the current play list. Down Stops playback. Volume Adjusts the volume. Changes the repeat mode.
  • Page 50 Menu functions • Settings: change the default settings for playing music files: Repeat mode: select a repeat mode. Shuffle: set the music player to play tracks in random order. Visualisation: change the playback animation. Skin: select a skin type. Volume: select a volume level. •...

  • Page 51: Voice Recorder

    Voice recorder (Menu 3.2) Use this menu to record voice memos. A voice memo can be up to one hour long. Recording a voice memo 1. Press [ ] to start recording. 2. Speak into the microphone. Press [ ] to pause or resume the recording.

  • Page 52: Image Editor

    Menu functions • Settings: customise the default settings for the voice recorder: Recording time: select a recording time: - Limit for multimedia messages: record a voice memo for adding to an MMS message. - Limit for emails: record a voice memo for adding to an e-mail.

  • Page 53: Beauty Tools

    2. Press <Load>, or press <Options> and select Load. 3. Press <Options> and select Insert → a feature type. • Frame: add a decorative frame. • Clip Art: add an image clip. • Emoticon: add an emoticon. 4. Select an item. 5.

  • Page 54: Women's Life

    Menu functions • Combine images: merge the image with another image. • Undo: cancel your selection. 6. When you have finished, press <Options> and select Save as. 7. Press <Yes>. 8. Enter a name for the image and press Memory status (Menu 3.4.2) Use this menu to view the amount of memory currently in use in the Beauty tools menu.
  • Page 55 • Colour: select your favourite colour. • Fashion: select your favourite fashion style. • Hobby: select your favourite hobby. • Weather: select your favourite weather. • Vacation spot: select where you want to go for your vacation. • Perfume using time: select when you will to use perfume.
  • Page 56 Menu functions 2. Enter the date you want and press [Down]. 3. Enter your birth date and press <OK>. The graphics and numbers are displayed indicating your biorhythm states for that date. To send the biorhythm via SMS, press <Options> and select Send via SMS. Checking your biorhythm for the current month 1.
  • Page 57 Calories (Menu 3.5.4) Use this menu to measure calories you have consumed and burned, based on the amount of work and/or exercise you have done. You can also check the total calories consumed for a day. Saving a calorie item 1.

  • Page 58: Bluetooth

    Menu functions 2. Press [Down] and enter the average length (in days) of your menstrual cycle. 3. Press <OK>. 4. Press [Left] or [Right] to move the calendar. Shopping list (Menu 3.5.6) Use this menu to make a shopping list by entering information on items that you want or need to buy and calculate the total expense.

  • Page 59: Bluetooth Device

    • If there are obstacles between the devices, the maximum operating distance may be reduced. • It is recommended that you do not use the Bluetooth feature while using multimedia features such as voice recorder, camera, and music player, or vice versa, for better performance.
  • Page 60 Menu functions • • Unknown device • Printer • Mono headset/Hands-free car kit The colour of the icon indicates the status of the device: • Grey for unpaired devices • Blue for paired devices • Red for devices that are currently connected to your phone 3.

  • Page 61: Java World

    Sending data via Bluetooth 1. Activate the Bluetooth feature. 2. Select the application in which the item you want to send is stored. 3. Scroll to the item you want and press <Options>. 4. Select Send via → Bluetooth. The phone searches for devices within range and displays a list of available devices.

  • Page 62: Voice Commands

    Menu functions • Permission: set permission settings for services charging you additional costs, such as network access and SMS. • Lock/Unlock: lock the application to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the application. • Upgrade: upgrade the application to the latest version, except for embedded games.
  • Page 63 Dialling a number by voice 1. Access the Voice commands menu, or press [C] in Idle mode to activate voice recognition. 2. At the voice prompt, say “Call.” 3. Say a name or phone number. Speak into the microphone for best results. 4.
  • Page 64 Menu functions Setting up options Use this menu to customise various settings for voice recognition. From the Voice commands menu, press <Settings> to access the following options: • Choice lists: set the phone to require confirmation of your voice commands when using voice dialling or accessing Phonebook: Automatic: the phone asks for confirmation when results are not clear.

  • Page 65: Sim-At

    Viewing help information You can view onscreen help information for using voice recognition. From the Voice commands menu, press <Help>. SIM-AT (Menu 3.9) This menu is available if you use a SIM-AT card that supports SIM Application Toolkit menus and provides additional services, such as news, weather, sports, entertainment, and location services.
  • Page 66 Menu functions Navigating the web browser Press scroll through browser [Up] or [Down]. items select a browser item < return to the previous <Back> or [C]. page return to the homepage and hold [C]. Using browser options 1. Select or press [ ]. 2.

  • Page 67: Bookmarks

    Bookmarks (Menu 4.2) Use this menu to save URL addresses in order to quickly access web pages, or access the preset bookmarks. Adding a bookmark 1. Select an empty location. 2. Enter a title for the bookmark and press [Down]. 3.
  • Page 68 Menu functions For each server, the following options are available: • Profile name: assign a name to the server profile. • Home URL: enter the address of your homepage. • Bearer: select a bearer for each type of network address accessed. •...

  • Page 69: Current Profile

    DNS2: enter the secondary address. Dial number: enter the PPP server phone number. Login ID: enter the user ID. Password: enter the password. Data call type: select a data call type. Current profile (Menu 4.6) Use this menu to activate one of the proxy servers you have set up.
  • Page 70 Menu functions To send the message to more than one recipient, fill in additional destination fields. 3. Press [ ] to send the message. Using options while composing an SMS message While composing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: •...
  • Page 71 4. Select Add image or Add video and add an image or a video clip. • The maximum size allowed for a message can differ, depending on your service provider. • Depending on the file type or DRM (Digital Rights Management) system, some files may not be able to be forwarded.
  • Page 72 Menu functions • Add page: add pages. Move to each page by pressing [Left] or [Right]. • Delete page: delete a page. • Edit page: change the duration of page display or move the page forward or backward among the other pages. •...

  • Page 73: My Messages

    8. Enter an e-mail address. To send the e-mail to more than one recipient, fill in additional destination fields. 9. Press [ ] to send the e-mail. Using options while composing an e-mail While composing an e-mail, press <Options> to access the following options: •...

  • Page 74: Using Message Options

    Menu functions Viewing a message The following icons may appear on the message list to show the message type: • • • MMS notification • Push message A ! icon next to a message means that the message is of high priority. A grey-coloured message icon indicates low priority.
  • Page 75 • Print via Bluetooth: print the message by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth. Some printers may not be compatible with the phone. • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the message. MMS messages •...
  • Page 76 Menu functions • Cut address: extract URL addresses, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message. • Delete: delete the message. • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the message. Draft (Menu 5.2.2) This folder stores messages you have saved to send at a later time.
  • Page 77 • Print via Bluetooth: print the message by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth. Some printers may not be compatible with the phone. • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the message. •...
  • Page 78 Menu functions Email inbox (Menu 5.2.5) This folder stores e-mails that you have received. Viewing an e-mail 1. Press <Select> when Check new mail displays. The phone checks the e-mail server and downloads new e-mails. The following icons may appear on the list to show the e-mail status: •...

  • Page 79: Templates

    • Reply to: send a reply to the sender or all recipients. • Forward: forward the e-mail to other people. • Delete: delete the e-mail from the phone’s memory or from both the phone’s memory and the e-mail server. • Add to block list: add the sender’s e-mail address or subject to the Block list to reject e-mails from that address or containing that subject.
  • Page 80 Menu functions Creating a template 1. Select an empty location. 2. Enter a message and press [ Using template options From the template list, press <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: edit the template. • Send: create and send a new message via SMS, MMS, or e-mail using the template.

  • Page 81: Delete All

    Delete all (Menu 5.4) Use this menu to delete all messages in each message type at once. 1. Press [ ] to select the message folders to be cleared. 2. Press <Delete>. 3. Press <Yes> to confirm the deletion. Settings (Menu 5.5) Use this menu to set up various options for using the messaging service.

  • Page 82: Messages (Continued)

    Menu functions • Receiving options: activate 3D view mode for displaying received messages. The phone will convert message text to 3D vivid graphics. This option is available only when the message consists of a single page. • Block number: store the phone numbers from which you want to reject SMS messages.
  • Page 83 Reception within home network or abroad has the following options: - Automatic: the phone automatically retrieves messages from the server. - Reject: the phone rejects all messages. - Manual: the phone displays notifications. Use the Retrieve option to manually download new messages. •...
  • Page 84 Menu functions - Version: select an available OMA version and maximum size limit for sending or receiving messages. Depending on your service provider, it may not be possible to support the maximum limit 300KB. In this case, try again after changing the setting to 100KB.
  • Page 85 • Sending options: set up the options for sending e-mails: Send copy to self: send a copy of your e-mail to your e-mail account. Request delivery receipt: set the network to inform you when e-mails have been delivered. Request read receipt: send a read-reply request for a reply along with e-mails.
  • Page 86 Menu functions Keep in server: leave the copies of e-mails in the server after retrieving. • Email accounts: set up an e-mail account and select an account to be used: Current account: select an account. Account settings: configure e-mail accounts using different e-mail servers. Press <Create>, or press <Options>...
  • Page 87 When the protocol type is POP3: - POP3 server: enter the IP address or host name of the server that receives your e-mail. - POP3 port: enter the POP3 port number. - Same ID and password: select if you want to have the same user ID and password with the outgoing e-mail server.

  • Page 88: Broadcast Messages

    Menu functions Profile settings: configure e-mail profiles using different e-mail servers. Set the options for each profile: - Profile name: enter a name for the e-mail profile. - APN: enter the access point name used for the GPRS network address. - Login ID: enter the user ID.

  • Page 89: Memory Status

    • Receiving channels: indicate the channels from which you wish to receive broadcast messages. Please contact your service provider for further details. • Language: select the preferred languages in which broadcast messages display. Memory status (Menu 5.7) Use this menu to view the amount of memory currently in use in each message folder.

  • Page 90: Images

    Menu functions Images (Menu 6.1) This menu displays photos you have taken and images you have downloaded, received in messages, or imported from a computer. Viewing an image 1. Select an image folder. 2. Select an image. Viewing a slide show You can view your images as a slide show, a sequential presentation of each image in the current folder.

  • Page 91: Videos

    • Print via: print the image by connecting the phone to a printer via USB or Bluetooth. • To print via USB, you first need to set the USB mode to Pictbridge. • Some printers may not be compatible with the phone.

  • Page 92: Music

    Menu functions Function Right Skips to the next file. Skips forward in a file when held down. Opens the file list. Down Stops playback. Volume Adjusts the volume. After playback, press < > to access the following options: • Play: play the selected file. •...

  • Page 93: Sounds

    Sounds (Menu 6.4) This menu displays the voice memos you have recorded, and sound clips you have downloaded, received in messages, or imported from a computer. Playing a sound clip 1. Select a sound folder. 2. Select a sound clip. For a voice memo, see Voice recorder.

  • Page 94: Other Files

    Menu functions • Key management: manage the licence keys you have acquired. Other files (Menu 6.5) Files that you have received but which are not supported by your phone are stored in this folder. You cannot open these files on the phone.

  • Page 95: Memory Status

    Memory status (Menu 6.6) You can check the total amount of memory and the amount of memory currently in use in each media box. You can also access a media box by selecting it from this menu. Planner (Menu 7) Use this menu to keep track of your schedule.

  • Page 96: Calendar

    Menu functions Stopping an alarm • For a non-wake-up alarm, press any key. • For a wake-up alarm, press <OK> or [ Press any key, except for <OK> and [ to cause it to sound again after 5 minutes. You can do this a maximum of 5 times. Deactivating an alarm 1.
  • Page 97 2. Press <Options> and select Create → Appointment or Miscellany. 3. Enter information or change the settings: • Subject: enter a title for the item. • Details: enter item details. • Start date and Start time: enter the starting date and time for the item. •...
  • Page 98 Menu functions • Alarm time: enter the time for the alarm to ring. • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format. • Alarm tone: select an alarm tone. • Repeat every year: set the phone to remind you of the anniversary every year. 4.
  • Page 99 Viewing an item 1. Select a date on the calendar to display the items for that day. 2. Select an item to view its details. 3. Press [Left] or [Right] to access the other items scheduled for the selected day. While viewing an item, press <Options>...

  • Page 100: Memo

    Menu functions Starting day: select which day of the week the calendar starts with. Default view by: select the default calendar view mode. • Missed alarm events: access items whose alarms you have missed. • Memory status: access memory information for the items stored on the calendar.

  • Page 101: World Clock

    Viewing a memo Select a memo from the list. While viewing a memo, press <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: edit the selected memo. • Send via: send the memo via Bluetooth, SMS, MMS, or e-mail. • Delete: delete the selected memo. •...

  • Page 102: Converter

    Menu functions 1. Enter the first number. • Press [ ] to insert a decimal point. • Press [ ] to insert a bracket. • Press [Volume] to move the cursor. • Press <Options> to use additional arithmetic functions or switch to the Converter screen.

  • Page 103: Timer

    Timer (Menu 7.7) Use this menu to set a period of time for the phone to count down. The phone sounds an alarm when the specified period of time expires. Starting the timer 1. Press <Set>. 2. Enter the length of time you want to count down and press <OK>.

  • Page 104: Take Photo

    Menu functions Take photo (Menu 8.1) The camera produces JPEG photos. When you take a photo in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, shadows may appear on the photo. Taking a photo with the phone open 1. Access the Take photo menu or press and hold [Camera] to turn on the camera.
  • Page 105 Mosaic shot: take several stills and save them in one frame. You can select the layout. • Effects: change the colour tone or apply a special effect. • Frames: apply a decorative frame. • Timer: set a time delay before the camera takes a photo.
  • Page 106 Menu functions Using the keypad in Capture mode You can use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Capture mode. Function Left/Right Adjusts the brightness. Up/Down Zooms in or out. Volume up Flips the image vertically. Volume Shows the mirror image. down Switches to Record mode.
  • Page 107 • Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Set as: set the photo as your wallpaper for the displays or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry. • Edit: edit the image using the Image editor. p.

  • Page 108: Record Video

    Menu functions Record video (Menu 8.2) You can record a video of what is displayed on the camera screen and save it. Recording a video with the phone open 1. Access the Record video menu. 2. Make any desired adjustments. •...
  • Page 109 • Camcorder settings: change the following settings for recording videos: Recording mode: select a video recording mode. Select Normal to record a video within the limit of the currently available memory. The video clip is saved in MP4 format. Select Limit for multimedia messages or Limit for emails to record a video suitable for an MMS message or e-mail.
  • Page 110 Menu functions Function Changes the frame size. Changes the image quality. Changes the video recording mode. Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect. Changes the white balance setting. Mutes or unmutes the audio. Sets the timer. Goes to the My video clips folder.

  • Page 111: Go To My Photos

    Recording a video with the phone closed 1. Press and hold [Camera]. The displays. 2. If necessary, press [Volume up] to switch to Record mode. 3. Make any desired adjustments. • Press [Volume up] to switch to Capture mode. • Press [Volume down] to show the mirror image.

  • Page 112: Phone Settings

    Menu functions • Time: enter the current time. • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format. • Time format: select a time format. • Date: enter the current date. • Date format: select a date format. • Auto update: activate the auto time update feature.
  • Page 113 Assigning a shortcut menu 1. Select a key to be used as a shortcut key. 2. Select a menu to be assigned to the key. Using shortcut options Press <Options> to access the following options: • Assign: assign a shortcut menu assignment. •...
  • Page 114 Menu functions 2. In Idle mode, enter the number for the action you want. For example, enter time as 4-digit to set an alarm or date as 4-digits to enter your schedule. 3. Press one of the Navigation keys. You can access the following applications by default: •...
  • Page 115 • Text message: enter a message to be sent to the caller when a call is rejected. Voice command settings (Menu 9.2.7) Use this menu to activate or deactivate voice recognition. When voice recognition is deactivated, you cannot initiate the feature by accessing the Voice commands menu.

  • Page 116: Display Settings

    Menu functions Display settings (Menu 9.3) Use this menu to change settings for the display. Wallpaper (Menu 9.3.1) You can change the background image that is displayed on each display. • Main display: access the following options for the main display: Main display: select a background image in Idle mode.

  • Page 117: Sound Settings

    Dialling display (Menu 9.3.5) Use this menu to select a font size and colour for the numbers entered and the background colour of the display while dialling. Calendar (Menu 9.3.6) Use this menu to display the calendar of the current month on the idle screen. Show caller ID (Menu 9.3.7) Use this menu to set the phone to display...
  • Page 118 Menu functions Message tone (Menu 9.4.3) Use this menu to set up the ringtone for incoming messages and e-mails. • Tone: select one of the several message tones. • Alert type: specify how you are informed when a message comes in. •...

  • Page 119: Light Settings

    Light settings (Menu 9.5) Use this menu to change settings for light. Backlight time (Menu 9.5.1) You can change the settings for the backlight or display stays on. • Main display on: select the length of time the backlight stays on. •...
  • Page 120 Menu functions • Unreachable: divert calls when you are not in your service area or when your phone is switched off. • Cancel all: cancel all call diverting options. 2. Select the type of calls to be diverted. 3. Select Activate. To deactivate call diverting, select Deactivate.
  • Page 121 4. Enter the call barring password supplied by your service provider and press <Select>. Call waiting (Menu 9.6.3) This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you while you are on another call. 1. Select the type of calls to which the call waiting option will apply.

  • Page 122: Security

    Menu functions Band selection Menu 9.6.7) For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must register with an available network. Your phone can handle any of the following types of networks: Combined GSM 900/1800, GSM 1900, and GSM 900/1800/1900. The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses.
  • Page 123 Phone lock (Menu 9.7.3) The Phone lock feature locks the phone from unauthorised use. When this feature is enabled, you must enter a 4- to 8-digit phone password each time the phone is switched on. The password is preset to 00000000. To change the password, use the Change password menu.

  • Page 124: Memory Status

    Menu functions Mobile tracker (Menu 9.7.9) When someone tries to use your phone with another SIM card, the phone will automatically send the preset tracking message to your family or friends. You can check the phone number from which the messages are sent and then track your phone.

  • Page 125: Reset Settings

    Reset settings (Menu 9.9) Use this menu to reset the phone’s settings you have changed. 1. Press [ ] to select the setting categories to be reset. 2. Press <Reset>. 3. Press <Yes> to confirm the reset. 4. Enter the phone password and press <OK>. The password is preset to 00000000.

  • Page 126: Solve Problems

    Solve problems Help and personal needs To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional. When you switch on your phone, the following messages may appear: “Insert SIM”...
  • Page 127 • You are trying to access an option for which you have no subscription with your service provider. Contact the service provider for further details. You have entered a number but it was not dialled • Be sure that you have pressed [ •...

  • Page 128: Health And Safety Information

    • 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. Health and safety information SAR certification information...

  • Page 129: Precautions When Using Batteries

    The exposure standard for mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit recommended by the EU Council is 2.0W/kg. The highest SAR value for this model phone was 0.57 W/kg. SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.
  • Page 130 • 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. Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use.

  • Page 131: Operating Environment

    • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Road safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.

  • Page 132: Electronic Devices

    Health and safety information 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...

  • Page 133: Posted Facilities

    Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. 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.

  • Page 134: 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 like medical emergencies.

  • Page 135: Care And Maintenance

    • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless equipment could result in serious injury if the air bag inflates.
  • Page 136 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...
  • Page 137 • If the phone, battery, charger, or any accessory is not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified service facility. The personnel there will assist you, and if necessary, arrange for service.

  • Page 138: Index

    Index ABC mode, text input • 29 Active flip • 113 Alarm • 93 Answering call • 33 second call • 35 Anykey answer • 113 Auto redial • 113 Background image • 114 Backlight, set display • 117 keypad • 117 Band selection •...
  • Page 139 Date, set • 110 Deleting call log • 38 e-mail • 77, 79 items • 97 MMS • 73, 74, 79 phonebook • 45 SMS • 72, 74, 79 Dialled calls • 38 Dialling display, set • 115 Display brightness • 114 icons •...
  • Page 140 Index Low battery indicator • 8 Memory status file manager • 93 messages • 87 phone • 122 phonebook • 45 Message tone • 116 Messages cell broadcast • 86 configuration • 73 e-mail • 70 greeting • 110 MMS • 68 push •...
  • Page 141 Photos editing • 50, 51 taking • 101 viewing • 88 PIN, change • 120 PIN2, change • 121 Pink schedule • 55 Power on/off tone • 116 Privacy • 121 Problems, solve • 124 Push messages • 73, 86 Received calls •...
  • Page 142 Index Videos playing • 89 recording • 106 Voice recognition feature accessing • 28, 61 name dialling • 27, 28, 61 settings • 62, 113 Voice recorder playing • 49 recording • 49 Voicemail server • 119 Waiting call • 119 Wallpaper •...
  • Page 144 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. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-11475A English (EU). 08/2006. Rev. 1.0...

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