Page 1 * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-05213A English. 12/2004. Rev. 1.1...
Page 2 GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-E820...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Important safety precautions ... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your phone ... 10 Phone layout... 10 Display... 13 Backlight ... 16 Service display... 16 Camera ... 16 Built-in antenna ... 17 Getting started... 18 Inserting/Removing the SIM card ... 18 Installing/Removing/Charging the battery...
Page 5 Contents Phonebook menu ... 56 Find name ... 56 Add entry ... 59 Speed list ... 60 Copy all to phone ... 62 Send all via infrared... 63 Delete all... 65 Own number... 66 Group setting... 67 Memory status ... 68 Service directory ...
Page 6 Contents Messages ... 87 Short messages ... 87 Multimedia messages ... 94 Push messages ... 105 Preset messages ... 106 Voice mail ... 106 Broadcast ... 107 Settings ... 109 Memory status ... 113 Fun box ... 114 WWW services ... 114 Media box...
Page 7 Contents Slide down operation ... 158 Active slide ... 159 Anykey answer... 159 Fax mode ... 159 Infrared activation ... 160 Reset settings ... 161 Using ALS (Alternate Line Service) ... 162 Solving problems ... 164 Access codes... 167 Phone password ... 167 PIN...
Page 8: Important Safety Precautions
Important safety precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road safety at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching off when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Page 9: Emergency Call
Do not cut off the call until given permission to do so. Water resistance Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may install or repair your phone.
Page 10: Unpacking
Note: The items supplied with your phone may be different depending on the country. In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer: • Advanced handsfree car kit • Simple handsfree car kit • PC data link kit...
Page 11: Your Phone
Your phone Phone layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Mirror Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/ Right) Soft key (left) Volume keys WAP Browser Dial/Menu confirmation key Cancel/Back/ Correction key Special function keys (Reverse side) Camera Flash Earpiece Display Power On/Off / Menu exit key...
Page 12: Key Description
Your phone Key(s) Description Perform the functions indicated by the text above them, on the bottom line of the display. (soft keys) In Menu Mode, scroll through the menu options. In Idle Mode, the Left key enters the New SMS message writing screen, the Right key enters the Incoming call’s melody setting menu and the Down key enters the Calendar menu.
Page 13 Your phone Key(s) Description (continued) Ends a call. When pressed and held, switches the phone on or off. In Menu Mode, cancells your input and returns to Idle Mode. When pressed and held in Idle Mode, quickly accesses your voice mail server.
Page 14: Display
Key(s) Description (continued) (on the right side of the phone) When pressed and held, turns the camera capture mode on. In capture mode, works as a camera shutter. Display Display layout The display has three areas: Menu Phonebook Area First line Middle lines Last line Icons...
Page 15: Icon Description
Your phone Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The more the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are out of a service area. When it displays, you cannot make or receive calls.
Page 16 Your phone Icon Description (continued) Appears when you are connected to the GPRS network. Appears when your SIM card supports the Call diverting status indication and the Call diverting feature is activated. When your SIM card supports ALS (Alternate Line Service), this icon may appears with the number 1, 2, or both.
Page 17: Backlight
Your phone Backlight The display and the keypad are illuminated by a backlight. When you press any key, the backlight illuminates. It turns off if you don’t press any key within a given period of time, depending on the Backlight menu option. For further details, see page 153.
Page 18: Built-In Antenna
Your phone Built-in antenna Your phone has a built-in antenna. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is switched on. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than needed.
Page 19: Getting Started
Getting started Inserting/Removing the SIM card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available and so on. • Keep all miniature SIM cards out of the reach of small children.
Page 20: Installing/Removing/Charging The Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged standard battery is fully recharged in approximately 130 minutes.
Page 21: Removing The Battery
Getting started 2. Press the battery against the back of the phone until it clicks into place. Removing the battery 1. Switch off the phone by pressing and holding the key. 2. To remove the battery, pull the battery catch toward the top of the phone and hold it in that position.
Page 22 Charging the battery by using the travel adapter Note: The phone can be used while the battery is being charged, but this causes the battery to charge more slowly. 1. Plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack at the bottom of the phone. Check that the arrow on the connector is facing towards the front of the phone.
Page 23: Low Battery Indicator
Getting started 3. When charging is finished, disconnect the adapter from the power outlet and from the phone by pressing the grey tabs on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, the battery sensor informs you in the following ways: an empty battery icon flashes ), you hear a warning tone and a message...
Page 24: Switching The Phone On Or Off
Switching the phone on or off To switch the phone on: 1. Hold down the switches on. 2. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the Ok soft key. For further details, see page 167. The phone searches for your network and the current date and time appear on the display.
Page 25: Selecting Functions And Options
Getting started Selecting functions and options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise your phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys marked and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.
Page 26 To view various functions/options available or select the one is required: 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 2. To select the: • function displayed • option highlighted view the next function or highlight the next option on a list move back to the previous function or option on a list move back up one level...
Page 27: Locking Or Unlocking The Keypad
Getting started Locking or unlocking the keypad You can lock the soft keys, navigation keys, WAP browser key, volume keys and camera key to avoid pressing keys by accident. To lock the keys, slide the folder down. If you set the Stop operation option in the Slide down operation menu (see page 158), the phone locks the keys automatically when you slide the folder down.
Page 28: Call Functions
Call functions Making a call Using the number keypad When the idle screen is displayed, enter the area code and phone number, and press the Note: If you have set the Auto redial option to On, the number is redialled automatically up to ten times if the person you called does not answer or the line is busy.
Page 29: Making An International Call
Call functions Making an international call 1. Press and hold the 0 key for the international prefix. The + character appears. 2. Enter the country code, area code and phone number and press the Making a call from phonebook You can store the names and phone numbers called regularly in the SIM card and phone’s memory, which are jointly called the Phonebook.
Page 30: Viewing Missed Calls
3. To dial the number, press the To view each call record, see “Call records” on page 70.. Viewing missed calls If you have a subscription that includes the Caller Line Identification (CLI) feature and you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who was calling you so that you can call the person back.
Page 31: Ending A Call
Call functions Speed-dialling from Phonebook Once you have stored numbers in the Phonebook, you can dial a number simply by pressing one or two keys. For further details, see page 60. Ending a call When you want to finish your call, briefly press the key or slide the folder down.
Page 32: Adjusting The Volume
Adjusting the volume During a call, if you wish to adjust the earpiece volume, use the volume keys on the left side of the phone. When you hear a sound, such as ringtone, you can also adjust the earpiece volume. But it is not fixed. Note: When the folder is slid down and a call comes in, you can mute the call ringer by pressing and holding one of the volume keys.
Page 33: Searching For A Number In Phonebook
Call functions Switching the microphone off (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off so that the other person cannot hear you. Example: You may wish to say something to another person in the room but do not want the calling person to hear you. 1.
Page 34: Sending Dtmf Tones
3. Select the Find name option and press the Select soft key. The Phonebook entries are listed. 4. Enter the first a few letters of the name that you want to find. The Phonebook entries are listed starting with the first entry matching your input. Note: You can also scroll through the Phonebook from the beginning, by pressing the Up or Down key.
Page 35: Using The Message Service
Call functions To send the DTMF tones: 1. When you are connected to the teleservice system, press the Options soft key. 2. Press the Up or Down key to highlight the Send DTMF option. Press the Select soft key. 3. Enter the number you want to send and press the OK soft key.
Page 36: Putting A Call On Hold
The phone turns on the voiceclarity feature automatically after a while when you are in a noisy place and the voiceclarity is set to on. Turn on / off the voiceclarity 1. Press the Options soft key. 2. Press the Up or Down key to highlight the Voiceclarity on / Voiceclarity off option.
Page 37: Answering A Second Call
Call functions 2. Press the The first call is automatically put on hold. Or alternatively: 1. Put the current call on hold by pressing the Hold soft key. 2. Make the second call in the normal way. To switch between the two calls, simply press the Swap soft key.
Page 38: Transferring A Call
3. To end the call on hold, press the Options soft key and select the End held call option. To end the current call, press the The call on hold is continued. Transferring a call You can transfer the current call to the call on hold if this service is supported by the network, so that the callers can talk to each other.
Page 39 Call functions 4. To add a new person to the multi-party call, call the person in the normal way. Then press the Options soft key and select the Join option. Press the Select soft key. You can add incoming callers by answering the call and selecting the Join option.
Page 40 And then you can answer the new call. Having a private conversation with one participant 1. Press the Options soft key and select the Split option. Press the Select soft key. 2. Press the Up or Down key to highlight a participant and press the Select soft key.
Page 41: Using The Ear-Microphone
Call functions Using the ear-microphone With the ear-microphone, you can make or answer a call without holding the phone. When you connect the ear-microphone to the jack at the right side of the phone, the button on the ear-microphone works as listed below: redial the last call answer a call end a call...
Page 42: Entering Text
Entering text At many times while you are using your phone, you need to enter text, such as when storing a name in the Phonebook, writing a new message, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events on your calendar. You are provided with the following text input modes: •...
Page 43: Changing The Text Input Mode
Entering text Changing the text input mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will see the text input mode indicator at the bottom of the display. Example: Entering a name in the Phonebook Enter name To change to another text input mode: 1.
Page 44: Using The T9 Mode
Quickly changing the text input mode To switch between the Number and previous mode Symbol and previous mode ABC and T9 mode Using the T9 mode To type a word in the T9 mode: 1. Start entering the word by pressing keys 2 to 9. Press each key only once for each letter.
Page 45: Smart Punctuation
Entering text If Spell appears above the left soft key while you are entering text, the word does not exist in the T9 dictionary. To type words not found in the T9 mode, change the text input mode to the ABC mode, or proceed as follows: 1.
Page 46: Using The Abc Mode
Inserting a space To insert a space between words, press the Entering a number directly To enter a number, press and hold the number key. Scrolling To move the cursor to the left, right, up or down within the text, press the navigation keys. Clearing letters and words To clear the letter to the left of the cursor, press the C key.
Page 47 Entering text Note: The cursor moves to the right when you press a different key. When entering the same letter twice or a different letter on the same key, just press the Right key or wait a few seconds for the cursor to move to the right automatically, and then enter the next letter.
Page 48: Inserting A Space
Entering text Changing the case To change the case of the next letter(s) that you type, press the key. There are three cases: • Lower Case (no indicator) • Initial Capital ( • Capital Lock ( Inserting a space To insert a space between words, press the key.
Page 49: Using The Symbolic Mode
Entering text Using the symbolic mode The Symbolic mode enables you to enter symbols in your text. display more symbols enter a symbol return to the previous text input mode with entered symbol(s) return to the previous text input mode without entered symbol(s) Using the number mode The Number mode enables you to enter numbers in...
Page 50: Using The Menus
Using the menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. Accessing a menu function The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by pressing the Menu or Phonebook soft key in Idle Mode, then scrolling with the navigation keys.
Page 51: List Of Menu Functions
Using the menus Example: Accessing the Voice mail menu. 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press the 5 for Messages. 3. Press the 5 for Voice mail. List of menu functions Various menus let you check or change your phone settings.
Page 52: Main Menu
Main menu 1. SAT (SIM Application Toolkit) page 69) 2. Call records 1. Missed calls 2. Received calls 3. Dialled calls 4. Delete all 5. Call time 1. Last call time 2. Total sent 3. Total received 4. Reset timers 6.
Page 53 Using the menus 3. Call waiting 4. Network selection 5. Caller ID 6. Active line 4. Sound settings 1. Incoming calls 1. Default melodies 2. My sounds 3. Ring volume 4. Alert type 2. Messages 1. Short messages 2. Multimedia messages 3.
Page 54 3. Push messages 1. Inbox 2. Setting 3. Delete all 4. Preset messages 5. Voice mail 1. Connect to voice mail 2. Voice server number 6. Broadcast 1. Read 2. Receive 3. Channel 4. Language 7. Settings 1. Short messages 2.
Page 55 Using the menus 2. Internet settings 3. Memory status 7. Organiser 1. New memo 2. Calendar 3. To do list 4. Clock 1. Set time 2. Set date 3. Set world time 4. Set format 5. Alarm 6. Calculator 7. Conversion 1.
Page 56 2. Greeting message 3. Language 1. Text language 2. Input mode 4. Security 1. PIN check 2. Change PIN 3. Phone lock 4. Change password 5. Privacy 6. SIM lock 7. FDN mode 8. Change PIN2* 5. Auto redial 6. Slide down operation 7.
Page 57: Phonebook Menu
Phonebook menu Phonebook offers the following features: • Phonebook: allows you to find, create or set up the speed-dialling feature and manage Phonebook entries. • Management: allows you to create or remove your own number, set up caller groups and check the memory status.
Page 58: Delete Entry
Changing the phone memory entries Scroll to the category that you want to edit by pressing the Left or Right key. Following categories are available and you can edit information of each category by pressing the Options soft key. Category Then Mobile Select one of the following options.
Page 59 Phonebook menu Changing the SIM memory entries To change the SIM memory entry’s information, press the Options soft key. The following options are available: Edit number This option allows you to change the number. You can also add a new number if none has been stored for the selected category.
Page 60: Add Entry
Add entry You can store phone numbers and the corresponding names in the memory of your SIM card. In addition, you can store up to 1000 names in the phone memory and each name can be associated with up to five numbers. 1.
Page 61: Speed List
Phonebook menu 6. When you are satisfied, press the Ok soft key. 7. If you select Phone in step 3, go to step 8. If you select SIM in step 3, enter the location number and press the Ok soft key. 8.
Page 62: Editing The Speed-Dial Entries
To retrieve a number from your Phonebook, press the Phonebook soft key. Select an entry from the list and press the Ok soft key. Press the Ok soft key to save it. 4. When you have finished, press the key to exit. Editing the speed-dial entries 1.
Page 63: Copy All To Phone
Phonebook menu Dialling a number stored in the SIM card Once you have stored phone numbers in your SIM card, you can dial them easily whenever required. To dial a number stored in the SIM card: 1. Enter the number of the SIM card location where the number you want to dial is stored.
Page 64: Send All Via Infrared
Send all via infrared Via the infrared connection, you can send your Phonebook entries to another IrDA- compliant devices and vice versa. Note: This feature may not be available depending on the devices. Sending your phonebook 1. Align the IrDA ports on both sides each other. 2.
Page 65 Phonebook menu Receiving phonebook from another device 1. Align the IrDA ports on both sides each other. 2. Access the Infrared activation menu (see page 160) and select On to activate the port. 3. When your phone receives Phonebook data from the other device: If the other person sends you one entry, your phone displays the name and the phone number...
Page 66: Delete All
Delete all You can delete Phonebook entries selectively depending on the memory location, or all entries at once. 1. Scroll to a desired memory selection and place a check mark ahead of it by pressing the Select soft key. Selecting All places check marks on all of the memories.
Page 67: Own Number
Phonebook menu Own number To store your own phone number(s) with a name: 1. Scroll to an empty location by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. 2. When Edit number highlights, press the Select soft key.
Page 68: Group Setting
Group setting You can change the settings of the ten predefined caller groups. 1. Select a caller group by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. 2. Scroll to a setting option by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key.
Page 69: Memory Status
Phonebook menu Memory status You can check how many names are stored in SIM card and phone’s memory. When you have finished, press the soft key or key to exit. Service directory Note: This feature may not be available depending on your SIM card.
Page 70: Sat (Sim Application Toolkit)
SAT (SIM Application Toolkit) If you use a SAT card that provides additional services, the SAT menu displays. For further details, see your SIM card instructions. Shown only if it is supported by your SIM card.
Page 71: Call Records
Call records Via this menu, you can view the: • calls you missed, received or dialled. • cost of your calls. • length of your calls. Note: You can access the numbers in the three types of call records by pressing the Mode.
Page 72: Dialled Calls
Call records By pressing the Options soft key, you can also: • delete the current call record from the list. • delete all of the calls. • paste the number into Phonebook. Dialled calls This option lets you view the last 20 dialled numbers.
Page 73: Call Time
Call records Call time This option lets you view the timers for calls made and received. Notes: • If your SIM card supports the ALS (Alternate Line Service) feature, you must first select the appropriate line. • The actual time invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary, depending on network features, rounding-off for billing purposes and others.
Page 74 Call records The following options are available: Last call cost: cost of the last call made. Total cost: total cost of all calls made since the cost counter was last reset. If the total cost exceeds the maximum cost set via the Set max cost option, you can no longer make any calls until you reset the counter.
Page 75: Network Services
Network services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish. Call diverting Note: The call divert options may be different depending on your SIM card and those not supported by your network operator may not be shown.
Page 76: Setting Call Diverting Options
• Data calls only (not available when line 2 is in use) Example: You can: • systematically divert fax calls to your office fax machine. • divert voice calls to your colleague if you are already using the phone. Setting call diverting options 1.
Page 77: Call Barring
Network services Deactivating specific call diverting options 1. Select the call diverting option to be deactivated. 2. Select the type of calls to which this option applies. 3. Press the Remove soft key. The phone sends your settings to the network and displays the network’s acknowledgement.
Page 78: Setting Call Barring Options
Cancel all: all call barring options are deactivated; calls can be made and received normally. Change barring password: allows you to change barring password. You can specify individual call barring options for each of the following call types: • Voice calls only •...
Page 79: Changing The Barring Password
Network services Deactivating specific call barring options 1. Select the call barring option to be deactivated. 2. Select the type of calls to which this option applies. 3. Press the Deactivate soft key. 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider.
Page 80: Call Waiting
Call waiting This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call. You can specify individual call waiting options for each of the following call types: • Voice calls only • Fax calls only (not available when line 2 is in use) •...
Page 81: Network Selection
Network services Network selection The Network selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside your home area. Note: You can select a network other than your home network only if it has a valid roaming agreement with your home network.
Page 82: Caller Id
Network services Caller ID You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. Note: Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. The following options are available: Default: the default setting provided by the network is used.
Page 83: Sound Settings
Sound settings You can use the Sound settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • ringtone, volume and type for incoming calls or messages. • sounds made when your call is connected or when you press a key. •...
Page 84: Messages
Sound settings Ring volume: allows you to adjust the ring volume. Use the Up and Down keys or the volume keys on the left side of the phone. The more bars you see, the louder the volume. Alert type: lets you specify how you are informed of any incoming calls.
Page 85: Power On/Off
Sound settings Vibration: the phone vibrates but does not ring. Vibration then tone: the phone first vibrates and then starts ringing. Repetition: allows you to specify how often the phone informs you of a new message. You can choose either Once or Periodic. Power on/off This option allows you to select the melody that the phone sounds when you switch it on or off.
Page 86: Key Tone
Sound settings Key tone This menu option allows you to select the tone that the keypad sounds when you press a dial key. To turn the sound off, select Off. To adjust the key tone volume, press the volume keys on the left side of the phone in Idle Mode. Minute minder This menu option allows you to specify whether or not the phone beeps every minute during a call to...
Page 87: Slider Tone
Sound settings Slider tone This menu allows you to select the slider tone that the phone sounds when you slide the folder up or down. To turn the sound off, select Off. Alerts on call This menu allows you to set the phone to all alerts while calling.
Page 88: Messages
Messages This menu allows you to create, send, read and save messages with the Short Message Service (SMS: text message), Enhanced Message Service (EMS: message including simple image, animation or melody) and Multimedia Message Service (MMS: message supporting the presentation of various media types, such as full colour images and polyphonic ring tones).
Page 89: Managing Memory
Messages To read the new message(s) immediately, press the View soft key. The list of the messages appears. Note: To clear the new message notification on the display, press the have missed calls, voice mails, short messages or multimedia messages, and multi CBs, the right soft key indication changes in the following order: Missed, Connect, View, CB and Phonebook.
Page 90 2. While entering your message, press the Options soft key to use the following options. • Send: allows you to send the message. Refer to the next step. • Text: allows you to format the text. Following text attributes can all be combined as required. Text size: Small/Medium/Large Text mode: Normal/Underscore/Strikethrough Bold: Off/On...
Page 91 Messages Note: To clear or clear all your input, press or press and hold the C key. When you have no input, press and hold the C key to move to the previous screen. To send the message to multiple destinations up to 5, press the Add soft key and repeat step 4.
Page 92 Messages To view a message, scroll to it and press the Select soft key. The screen shows the: • date and time when the message was received. • memory where the message was stored; the SIM card or for the phone’s memory. •...
Page 93 Messages Transfer: allows you to transfer the message from the SIM card to the phone’s memory or vice versa. Outbox Outbox stores any messages that you have already sent or just saved without sending. When the Outbox menu option is selected, the list of messages you have sent or saved displays with the: •...
Page 94 Send: allows you to send the message to another person. Edit: allows you to edit the message. Transfer: allows you to transfer the message from the SIM card to the phone’s memory or vice versa. Delete all You can delete all messages stored in the SIM card and phone’s memory in this menu.
Page 95: Multimedia Messages
Messages Multimedia messages Multimedia Message Service (MMS) is a messaging service very similar to Short Message Service (SMS). It provides asynchronous delivery of personal multimedia messages from between phone and phone, phone and e-mail, phone and web(by URL). In addition to the familiar text content of text messages, multimedia messages can contain images, graphics, voice and sounds.
Page 96 Notes: • while retrieving a new message, you cannot access WAP sites, and cannot also enter the Downloads menu (see page 124). • To clear the new message notification on the display, press the calls, voice mails, short messages or multimedia messages, and multi CBs, the right soft key indication changes in the following order: Missed, Connect, View, CB and Phonebook.
Page 97 Messages Notes: • You can only receive up to 150 messages. • Multimedia message boxes, Camera, and Media box share a given amount of memory in your phone. You can also use the Delete or Delete all option to delete some sounds or images in Camera or Media box.
Page 98 Item How to add Picture 3. Select one of pictures you want to add. The picture is displayed. (continued) 4. Press the Add soft key. To add a picture in the Media box; 1. Select one of the picture categories. The picture list of the category is displayed.
Page 99 Messages Item How to add Sound To add a sound in the Media box; (continued) 1. Select one of the sound categories. 2. Select one of the sounds you want 3. Press the Select soft key to add it. 1. Enter a new message. Or you can Message 2.
Page 100 • Add page: allows you to add up to 10 pages. You can move to each page using the Left or Right key on the message screen. • Page timing: allows you to set how long one page of the received messages displays. After a specified time, the display automatically scrolls to the next page.
Page 101 Messages If it is not an empty entry, do the following things. Edit address: to edit the selected address. Delete address: to delete the selected address. Note: To clear or clear all your input, press or press and hold the C key. When you have no input, press and hold the C key to move to the previous screen.
Page 102 Note: The icon of message status can have various forms like priority that sender fixed (see page 110). To view a message, scroll to it and press the Select soft key. But you cannot view the retrieving message. To scroll through the message contents, press the Up or Down key.
Page 103 Messages Cut address: extracts phone numbers, email addresses or URL addresses in the text, so that you can call the number or send a message to the number or save it in your Phonebook. Properties: shows you detailed information about the message.
Page 104 Messages To resend the message that you failed to send, scroll through and select the message by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the Select soft key. Then press the Opt. soft key, and then select the Send option. To scroll through the message, press the Up or Down key.
Page 105: My Folder
Messages You can choose the following options by pressing the Opt. soft key: Send: replies to the sender by sending a message. Replay: replays the message. Delete: deletes the message. Properties: shows you detailed information about the message. My folder You can move the messages stored in the Inbox or Outbox to the My folder by using the Move to My folder option.
Page 106: Push Messages
Delete all This menu option allows you to delete all of the messages in each message box. You can also delete all of your messages at one time. 1. Scroll to a message box and place a check mark ahead of it by pressing the Select soft key. Selecting All places check marks on all of the message boxes.
Page 107: Preset Messages
Messages Never: the push message never comes in. Optional: Only the push messages whose setting matches to the number in this option come in. The preset number is SMS service centre. You can also edit the number. Delete all: deletes all of the push messages. Preset messages Using this menu, you can preset up to nine messages that you use most frequently.
Page 108: Broadcast
• In Idle Mode, hold the 1 key down to access your voice mail server and follow the instructions provided. • Call your voice mail server number by accessing the Connect to voice mail menu and follow the instructions provided. Voice server number Before using the voice mail service, you must store the voice mail server number obtained from your...
Page 109 Messages • the message channel is currently active on the channel list. When you get broadcast messages, you can see the messages in Idle Mode. If it is short you can see the display, otherwise, press the CB soft key to read the message.
Page 110: Settings
Messages To enable or disable this channel press the Select soft key, then select Enable or Disable. The Add channel option allows you to add a new channel to the channel list. Enter the appropriate channel code obtained from your service provider and a title for the channel.
Page 111 Messages Delivery report: allows you to set on or off. When this function is set to on, the network informs you whether or not your message has been delivered. Character support: allows you to select the character set when editing and sending messages. GSM-alphabet: you can only send the message using GSM characters.
Page 112 Messages Delivery report: when this option sets to On, the network informs you whether or not your message has been delivered. Read reply: when this option sets to On, your recipient’s phone sends a reply to let you know when your message was read by her/him. Receive settings: the following options are available: Msg.
Page 113 Messages - Data call type: select a network connection type between ISDN and Analogue. - Dial number: enter the server phone number. - Login ID: enter the server login ID. - Password: enter the server password. • GPRS setting: allows you to change the proxy settings for the GPRS network.
Page 114: Memory Status
Messages Memory status You can check the memory status for messages. Short messages You can check how many messages are stored in SIM card and phone’s memory. When you have finished, press the soft key or key to exit. Multimedia messages Multimedia message boxes, Camera and Media box share a given amount of memory in your phone.
Page 115: Fun Box
Fun box The Fun box menu contains several fun options: • WWW services • Media box • JAVA world WWW services Your phone comes equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) Browser, making it possible for you to access the Wireless Web. Each time you start the WAP Browser, the phone connects to the Wireless Web and the service indicator icon (...
Page 116: Navigating The Wap Browser
Note: To quickly launch the WAP browser from Idle Mode, press the To scroll through the screen, use the Up and Down keys. To exit the browser, press the time. The phone returns to Idle Mode. Navigating the wap browser scroll through and select browser items...
Page 117 Fun box Using the WAP browser menus There are various menu options available when surfing the Wireless Web. To access the WAP Browser menu: 1. Press the left of all WAP pages and then press the key. A list of options appears. 2.
Page 118 Goto URL: allows you to manually enter the URL address of the site that you wish to access. Bookmark: allows you to use the Bookmark menu option. For details, see page 117. Messages: allows you to read or write an SMS message.
Page 119: Clear Cache
Fun box Once you have stored an address, the following options are available when you select it. Go: allows you to access the site directly. Edit: allows you to change the name and URL address of the bookmark. Delete: allows you to delete the bookmark. Go to URL This menu option allows you to manually enter the URL address of the Web site that you wish to...
Page 120 Fun box For each proxy, the following options are available: Proxy name: enter the name of the HTTP proxy server. GSM setting: you can change the proxy settings for the GSM network. Gateway: enter the IP Address and IP Port Data call type: select a network connection type;...
Page 121: Media Box
Fun box GPRS first: your phone will search for the GPRS network first. If this service is not available, you can set the GSM service temporarily. GPRS only: the phone only works in GPRS networks. GSM only: the phone only works in GSM networks. Current proxy This menu option allows you to activate one of the proxies you set up to use the WAP connection.
Page 122 Fun box Move to album: allows you to move it to one of the albums. Set as: allows you to set it as a wallpaper or a caller ID. Wallpaper: allows you to set it as a wallpaper. Caller ID: allows you to set it as a caller ID. Protection: allows you to protect it from deletion or not.
Page 123 Fun box For further details about these options, see the options of the Photos menu (see page 120). Delete all This option deletes all of the photos, images and sounds in the Media box. Photos 1. Scroll to a box and place a check mark ahead it by pressing the Select soft key.
Page 124 Sounds 1. Scroll to a sound box and place a check mark ahead it by pressing the Select soft key. Selecting All places check marks on all of the boxes. 2. If necessary, repeat step 1 to check another box. 3.
Page 125: Java World
Fun box JAVA world You can download MIDlets (Java applications running on mobile phones) from various sources using the WAP Browser and store them in your phone. Downloads A list of Java games is displayed. In basic, two pre- loaded MIDlets (Java games) are provided. If the list of Java games is empty, a pop up message is displayed to invite to download a new game.
Page 126 Fun box Play: allows you to start a new game or a saved game. Saved game allows you to continue the beginning of last stage you played. Instructions: shows you the explanation of control keys, offense items and defense items. Configuration: allows you to turn the sound, vibration on or off and select the game speed from 1 to 5.
Page 127 Fun box Special attacks Level 1: Aurora, all enemies are hit by a snowball. Level 2: Ice dragon, all enemies are hit by a snowball and frozen for 8 seconds. Level 3: Icicle storm, double powered snowball attack to all enemies and decreasing enemies’ attack accuracy for 10 seconds.
Page 128: Internet Settings
Fun box Playing a game Your score goes up when you remove the bubbles. Only when more than 3 same coloured bubbles line up horizontally or diagonally, they disappear. To line up the bubbles, move the band rounding three bubbles to suitable place and rotate it. When the game is over, your score is ranked on the high score board if it is within third.
Page 129 Fun box Memory status You can check the free space for Java download. The display also shows the total memory and used memory.
Page 130: Organiser
Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • view the calendar and/or write a memo or to do list. • set the current date and time, and find out what time it is in various cities around the world. • set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time.
Page 131 Organiser • Anniversary: anniversaries to be remembered, such as wedding anniversaries, birthdays or other special days. Note: You can save up to 25 items to each category, so you can save 100 memos totally. 3. Scroll to a date on the calendar by pressing the navigation keys.
Page 132: Calendar
10. You can choose the following option by pressing the Options soft key: • Add: allows you to add a new memo on the day. • Delete: allows you to delete the memo. • Edit: allows you to edit the memo. •...
Page 133: Creating A New Memo
Organiser The following options are available when you press the Options soft key on the Calendar display: Add memo: allows you to add a new memo on the day. Go to date: allows you to enter a particular date and then schedule an event on that date. View all: shows all of the events that you have scheduled.
Page 134: Viewing Your Calendar Memos
4. Follow the procedure from step 4 on page 130 onwards to save the memo. Viewing your calendar memos A date that has a memo associated with it is highlighted in a red box. If you select a date when events have already been scheduled, the number of memos of each type is shown at the bottom of the calendar.
Page 135: To Do List
Organiser To do list This menu allows you to view a list of tasks. To create a new memo of the To do list type: 1. Write the memo about your task and press the Ok soft key. For more information about how to enter characters, see page 41.
Page 136: Clock
Copy: allows you to copy the task to a different date. Delete: allows you to delete the task. Delete all: allows you to delete all of tasks from the list. Clock This option allows you to change the current time and date displayed.
Page 137 Organiser To select your time zone: 1. Select the city corresponding to your time zone by pressing the Left or Right key one or more times. The local date and time display. 2. Press the Set soft key. 3. To update the current date/time with this new setting...
Page 138: Alarm
Alarm This option allows you to set an alarm to ring at a specific time. You can set up to three alarms or set the phone to ring an alarm when it is switched off. To set an alarm: 1. Select either Morning call, Alarm1 or Alarm2 by pressing the Up or Down key.
Page 139 Organiser 6. When you have finished, press the key to exit. Once an alarm has been set, you can see the Alarm icon ( ) on the top line of the display. To stop the alarm when it rings, press any key. Note: When the Quiet Mode is activated, the alarm tone doesn’t sound.
Page 140: Calculator
The snooze alarm tone sounds while the phone is switched off and the Auto power is set to on, and the Quiet Mode is activated. If you reset the morning call’s alarm time or deactivate the morning call’s alarm, the snooze alarm is cancelled. Calculator You can use the phone as a calculator.
Page 141: Conversion
Organiser Conversion This menu option allows you to convert from one type of unit to another. To convert a value: 1. Scroll to the type of conversion to be performed from Currency, Length, Weight, Volume, Area and Temperature, and press the Select soft key.
Page 142: Timer
Units available Type Currency Length Weight Volume Area Temperature Timer Using the Timer feature, you can set the phone to sound an alarm after a certain time. 1. Press the Set soft key. 2. Enter the length of time you want to count down in hours and minutes and press the Ok soft key.
Page 143: Stopwatch
Organiser Even if you exit the Timer screen, the timer will continue running. After the specified time has expired, the phone informs you by playing a melody and displaying a text notification. To stop the timer melody when it rings, press any key.
Page 144: Camera
Camera Using the camera module embedded in your phone, you can take pictures for people or events while on the move. Additionally, you can send photos to other people in a picture message or as an e-mail attachment. The camera produces JPEG pictures. CAUTIONS: •...
Page 145 Camera The icons on the top line of the display indicate the size, quality, flash type and current mode (shown if you select the multi-shot mode or night mode). 3. Adjust the image by aiming the camera to the subject. adjust the brightness of the picture zoom in or out the...
Page 146 switch the camera flash on or off (if you set the Manual option in the Flash light menu. See page 148, 151) For more information about these functions, see “Using the camera options” on page 146. 4. Press the the right side of the phone to take a picture. The picture is automatically saved in the My photos (see page 149).
Page 147: Using The Camera Options
Camera Go to my photos: allows you to see the taken pictures in the My photos (see page 149). Set as: allows you to set it as a wallpaper or a caller ID. Wallpaper: allows you to set it as a wallpaper. Caller ID: allows you to set it as a caller ID.
Page 148 Camera Night mode: this option allows you to take a picture of the best quality when it is dark. Capture only: you can take pictures without review. Frame: this option allows you to use a frame on the picture. Press the navigation key to find the frame format you want to use.
Page 149 Camera Photo quality: allows you to select the image quality from Super fine, Fine, Normal, and Economy. The option you select appears on the top of the display. Shutter sound: allows you to select a sound when you press the shutter, the Camera ( ) key on the right side of the phone.
Page 150: My Photos
My photos In this menu, you can review the pictures you have taken. scroll through the pictures show the selected picture as an enlargement go back to the multiple view mode use the options turn the camera off and return to Idle Mode My albums My Album allows you to store the pictures as your photo album.
Page 151: Delete All
Camera Delete all You can delete all the photos saved in each category. 1. Scroll to a photo box and place a check mark ahead it by pressing the Select soft key. Selecting All places check marks on all of the photo boxes.
Page 152: Memory Status
Camera Photo quality: allows you to select the image quality from Super fine, Fine, Normal, and Economy. The option you select appears on the top of the display. Shutter sound: allows you to select a sound when you press the shutter, the soft key or the Camera ( ) key on the right side of the phone.
Page 153: Phone Settings
Phone settings Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences via the Phone settings menu. Display You can change the background image and the colour of the components on the display according to your preference and needs. Wallpaper This option allows you to change the background image to be displayed in Idle Mode.
Page 154: Lcd Brightness
Text style: allows you to set the style of the text displayed on the idle screen. Note: When you set the wallpaper image to Calendar, the Text position and Text style options don’t work. Skin You can change the colour setting of the display components, such as soft key indications area or the menu names and icons.
Page 155: Greeting Message
Phone settings Greeting message This menu option allows you to set a greeting message to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. When you access this menu, the current message displays. clear the existing message enter a new message save your input cancel your input...
Page 156: Security
Phone settings Security The security settings enable you to restrict the use of your phone to the people and types of calls of your choice. Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone. For more information, see page 167 -169.
Page 157: Phone Lock
Phone settings Phone lock When the Phone lock feature is enabled, the phone is locked and you must enter the 8-digit phone password each time the phone is switched on. The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. To change the phone password, see the Change password menu option below.
Page 158: Sim Lock
Phone settings SIM lock To enable the SIM lock feature, you must enter a new four- to eight-digit SIM lock code, and confirm it by entering it again. The following options are available: Disable: you can use any other SIM cards with your phone.
Page 159: Auto Redial
Phone settings Once you have entered a new PIN2, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu option is not displayed. Auto redial With the Auto Redial function, the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call.
Page 160: Active Slide
Reject soft key to answer incoming calls. Fax mode You can use your phone as a modem for faxing when it is connected to computing devices. You need to purchase a data kit from your local Samsung dealer.
Page 161: Infrared Activation
Phone settings In this menu, you can enable the fax mode on your phone. The following options are available: Off: you can send or receive data calls. On: you can send or receive fax calls. In any case you can send or receive voice calls. After connecting the phone to your computing device using the data cable and set this menu to On.
Page 162: Reset Settings
Reset settings This menu option allows you to reset your phone to its default configuration. You can reset the sound settings, phone settings or all of the settings together. 1. Select one of the settings to reset by pressing the Select soft key. 2.
Page 163: Using Als (Alternate Line Service)
Using ALS (Alternate Line Service) The ALS feature enables two lines to be associated with one SIM card. Consequently, you can make and receive calls on either line. If you subscribe to this network service, a few additional menu options enable you to set up this feature.
Page 164: Viewing Call Information
Using ALS (Alternate Line Service) Setting call diverting options You can set up call diverting via the Call diverting menu option. This service reroutes incoming calls on the line of your choice to a specified number. For further details, see page 74. Viewing call information You can view call times and last call cost information for each line.
Page 165: Solving Problems
Solving problems Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages may appear No SIM card Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. Phone locked Enter password The Phone lock feature is enabled.
Page 166 “No service” displays • The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak reception area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Move and try again. • You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider.
Page 167: Phonebook Entry
If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take a note of: • 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. ) to weak (...
Page 168: Access Codes
Access codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorised use. Some access codes can be changed using the Security menu option. See page 155 for further details.
Page 169: Pin2
Access codes PIN2 The PIN2, supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access some functions, such as charging unit counters. These functions are only available if supported by your SIM card. If you key in an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, key in the PUK2 and press the Ok soft key to unlock the phone.
Page 170: Call Barring Password
Access codes You cannot change the PUK2. If you lose the code, contact your service provider. Call barring password The 4-digit call barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. You obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this function.
Page 171: 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, so as not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.
Page 172: Precautions When Using Batteries
SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value.
Page 173 • If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung- approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.
Page 174: Road Safety
Health and safety information 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. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.
Page 175: 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 176: Other Medical Devices
Health and safety information Other medical devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Page 177: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Health and safety information Potentially explosive atmospheres Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Page 178: Other Important Safety Information
be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers. To make an emergency call, proceed as follows. 1. If the phone is not on, switch it on. 2.
Page 179: Care And Maintenance
Health and safety information • 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. Do not place objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
Page 180 • 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 boards. • Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards.
Page 181: Glossary
Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features of your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. ALS (Alternate Line Service) Capability of associating two lines with one SIM card.
Page 182 Glossary EMS (Enhanced Message Service) Network service sending and receiving messages that include images, sounds and animations to and from another user without having to speak to the correspondent. GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) New non-voice value-added service that allows information to be sent and received across a mobile telephone network.
Page 183: Multiparty Calling
Glossary users, MMS is similar to Short Message Service (SMS)-it provides automatic, immediate delivery of user-created content from phone to phone. The message addressing used is primarily phone numbers, thus the traffic goes from phone to phone. MMS also provides support for e-mail addressing, so that messages can also be sent by e-mail.
Page 184: Soft Keys
SDN (Service Dialling Numbers) Telephone numbers supplied by your network provider and giving access to special services, such as voice mail, directory inquiries, customer support and emergency services. SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) Card containing a chip with all the information required to operate the phone (network and memory information, as well as the subscriber’s personal data).
Page 185: Index
Index ABC mode • 41, 45 Access codes • 167 Accessories • 9 Active line select • 81 service, use • 162 Alarm, set • 137 Alert type • 83 ALS • 162 Autopower alarm • 138 background image, set • 152 Backlight •...
Page 186 FDN mode • 157 Fixed Dial Number mode • Fun box • 114 Functions, select • 24 Greeting message • 154 Group settings • 67 Icons • 14 Inbox • 90 Input mode changing • 42 language, set • 154 International calls •...
Page 187 Index mode • 41, 48 speed-dial • 60 storing • 59 Options, select • 24 Organiser • 129 Outbox • 92, 102 Password barring • 78, 169 phone • 156, 167 Personal Identification Number • 167 Phone layout • 10 settings •...
Page 188 Switching on/off microphone • 32 phone • 23 Symbolic mode • 41, 48 T9 mode • 41, 43 Text entering • 41 input modes • 41 language • 154 Time setting • 135 world • 135 Timer • 141 To do list • 134 Tone connection •...
Page 189 Index...
Page 192 2004.04.26 (place and date of issue) ※ It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your phone.

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Samsung SGH-E820 User Manual

Important Safety Precautions

Unpacking

Your Phone

Getting Started

Call Functions

Entering Text

Using the Menus

Phonebook Menu

SAT (SIM Application Toolkit)

Call Records

Network Services

Sound Settings

Messages

Fun Box

Organiser

Camera

Phone Settings

Using als (Alternate Line Service)

Solving Problems

Access Codes

Health and Safety Information

Glossary

Index

Quick Reference Card

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