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Samsung SGH-E958 User Manual

Samsung SGH-E958 User Manual

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* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide
may not match your phone exactly.
* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide.
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-16713A
World Wide Web
English. 11/2007. Rev. 1.0
http://www.samsungmobile.com

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  • Page 1 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-16713A World Wide Web...
  • Page 2 SGH-E958 User’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Important Safety

    Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service Important safety station) or near fuels or chemicals. Switch off in an aircraft precautions Wireless phones can cause interference.
  • Page 4 Be aware of special regulations Accessories and batteries Meet any special regulations in force in any area and Use only Samsung-approved batteries and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About this Guide • Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video. This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. Special In this guide, the following instruction icons features of your phone appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful...
  • Page 6 • FM radio • Offline mode Listen to your favourite radio Switch your phone to Offline stations anytime, anywhere. mode to use its non-wireless functions while on an aeroplane. • Image editor Edit or decorate your photos. • Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal data, and connect to other •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Use the camera..........22 Contents Play music........... 24 Listen to the FM radio ........27 Unpack Browse the web ........... 28 Use Phonebook ..........28 Make sure you have each item Send messages ..........29 Get started View messages ..........30 Use Bluetooth ..........
  • Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Logs 4 Browser 6 My files 0 Alarms 1 Recent contacts 1 Home 6 Memory card 2 Missed calls 2 Anysearch 7 Memory status # Settings 3 Dialled calls 3 SFC home 7 Calendar...

  • Page 9: Unpack

    You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. • Use the purchased accessories with only Samsung-authorised devices.

  • Page 10: Power On Or Off

    Power on or off Improperly connecting the adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any damages by Switch on 1. Open the phone. misuse are not covered by the warranty. 2. Press and hold [ FRONT FRONT 3. If necessary, enter the PIN and press <OK>.

  • Page 11: Phone Layout

    Get started Phone layout Rear view Front view Mirror Camera flash Camera lens Earpiece Speaker Display Power key Touch panel Camera key Left soft key Right soft key Volume keys Menu exit key Dial key Alphanumeric keys When you close the phone, it locks the exposed Multi-function Special function jack...

  • Page 12: Keys And Icons

    Keys and icons Make or answer a call. Keys In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers recently dialled, missed, or received. Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. End a call. In Idle mode, access the following In Menu mode, cancel input and menus directly.
  • Page 13 Get started Icons Enter special characters or perform The following icons may appear on the top line special functions. of the screen to indicate your phone’s status. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to Depending on your country or service provider, activate or deactivate Silent mode.
  • Page 14 Call in progress Bluetooth active Out of your service area or Offline Synchronised with PC mode Connected to secured web page SOS message feature active Music playback in progress Browsing Internet Music playback paused Roaming network Memory card inserted Call diverting active Alarm set Home Zone FM radio on...

  • Page 15: Access Menu Functions

    Get started Access menu functions Ringer type: • : Melody 1. Press a desired soft key. Select an • : Vibration option 2. Press the touch panel to • : Vibration then melody move to the next or • : Vibration and melody previous option.

  • Page 16: Enter Text

    Enter text 5. If necessary, press [ ] or ] to find the character Change the 1. In the text entry screen, you want. text input press and hold [ mode 6. Press the number key 2. Select the mode you want. corresponding to the Korean mode is available when character.
  • Page 17 Get started To enter a word: To enter a word: Chinese ABC mode Stroke mode Press the appropriate key until 1. Press the keys corresponding the character you want appears to a character’s component on the display. strokes. 2. If necessary, press [ ] or English To enter a word:...
  • Page 18 Korean To enter consonants: To enter vowels: mode Press the appropriate key until Korean vowels are entered by the character you want appears using, “ ”, “ . ”, or " ". on the display. “.” is dependent and should be To enter double consonants, added to "...
  • Page 19 Get started To enter a word: Press the keys corresponding to Symbol mode the symbols you want. Enter a Korean word using the combination of consonants and Other • Press [1] to enter vowels. Follow the direction operations punctuation marks or special below: characters in Pinyin mode, When entering...

  • Page 20: Customise Your Phone

    Customise your phone In Idle mode, press [ / ] to Key tone adjust the key tone volume. 1. In Idle mode, press volume Display <Menu> and select language Settings → Phone 1. In Idle mode, press settings → Language → Idle mode <Menu>...
  • Page 21 Get started 1. In Idle mode, press 1. In Idle mode, press Menu mode Phone lock <Menu> and select <Menu> and select skin colour Settings → Display Settings → Security → settings → Theme. Phone lock. 2. Select a colour pattern. 2.

  • Page 22: Use An Optional Memory Card

    Use an optional memory card • Keep cards away from small children or pets. • Frequent erasing and Important • Do not expose cards in a writing will shorten a card's memory card place subject to lifespan. information electrostatic discharge •...

  • Page 23: Step Outside The Phone

    Step outside the phone 1. Remove the battery cover. Insert a Begin with call functions, camera, music player, 2. Insert the card into the card memory card web browser, and other special features slot, with the label side face Make or answer calls 1.
  • Page 24 1. When the phone rings, open 3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to add Answer a call the phone. If the phone is more participants. already open, press [ ]. 4. During a multi-party call: 2. Press [ ] to end the call. •...

  • Page 25: Use The Camera

    Step outside the phone Use the camera 1. In Idle mode, enter an area Make an IP code and phone number. call 1. In Idle mode, press and Take a photo 2. Press <Options> and hold [ ] to turn on the select IP call.
  • Page 26 1. In Idle mode, press 4. Press [ ] or [ ] to start View a photo <Menu> and select My recording. files → Images → My 5. Press [ ], < >, or [ photos. to stop recording. The video 2.

  • Page 27: Play Music

    This problem is temporary and is not music files web. a phone defect. • Download from a PC using the optional Samsung PC 1. Insert a memory card into Studio. See Samsung PC Copy music the phone. Studio User’s Guide.
  • Page 28 5. Copy files from the PC to 3. Select Sync digital media the memory card. files to this device when a pop-up window appears on 6. When you have finished, your PC. disconnect the phone from the PC. 4. Enter the name of your phone and click Finish.
  • Page 29 Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press • : open the playlist. Play music <Menu> and select Music • : adjust the files player. volume. 2. Select a music category → a 4. Press [ ] to stop playback. music file.

  • Page 30: Listen To The Fm Radio

    6. Select a music category or 4. Press [ ] or [ ] to find select the files you want and available radio stations. press <Add>. 5. Press [ ] to turn off the 7. Press [OK] to play music. radio.

  • Page 31: Browse The Web

    Step outside the phone Browse the web Use Phonebook In Idle mode, press [ ] → 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone Launch the Add a contact Home. The homepage of your number and press web browser service provider opens. <Options>.

  • Page 32: Send Messages

    3. Select a contact. 1. In Idle mode, press Send a <Menu> and select 4. Scroll to a number and multimedia Messages → Create press [ ] to dial, or press message message → Message. [OK] to edit contact information. 2.

  • Page 33: View Messages

    Step outside the phone View messages 1. In Idle mode, press Send an email <Menu> and select 1. In Idle mode, press Messages → Create View a text <Menu> and select message message → Email. Messages → My 2. Enter email addresses and messages →...

  • Page 34: Use Bluetooth

    Use Bluetooth 1. In Idle mode, press Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth View an email <Menu> and select technology, enabling you to connect the phone Messages → My messages wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and → Email inbox. exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely.
  • Page 35 Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press 4. For sending a contact, Search for <Menu> and select select which data you want and pair with Bluetooth → My devices → to send. a Bluetooth Search for new devices. 5.

  • Page 36: Menu Functions

    Menu functions Menu Description IP call Select a default IP call All menu options listed prefix number. You can also This section provides brief explanations of add new prefix numbers. menu functions on your phone. This function is avalilable only if supported by your network.
  • Page 37 Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Call manager → Make a list of the phone Speed dial Assign a speed dial number Reject list numbers of callers to for your most frequently reject. dialled numbers. My namecard Create a name card and send it to other people.

  • Page 38: Music Player

    Music player Menu Description Access and listen to all music files sorted by SFC home Access Samsung Fun Club, criteria. You can also make your own music the preset website playlists. providing Samsung mobile phone users with attractive download services of up-...
  • Page 39 Set up various options for using the messaging 1. All rights and responsibilities for the Java-based games services. embedded in your phone and media contents provided by Samsung Fun Club, such as images, sounds, and Java applications, belong to their respective owners.
  • Page 40 Menu Description Menu Description SOS Messages Specify options for sending Memory card Access the files stored on a and receiving an SOS memory card. This menu is message. You can send an only available when you SOS message by pressing insert a memory card into [ / ] 4 times when the the phone.
  • Page 41 Menu functions Bluetooth Menu Description Bluetooth Display available Bluetooth Menu Description services services. Activation Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature. Applications My devices Search for connectable Bluetooth devices. Menu Description My phone’s Allow other Bluetooth Voice recorder Record voice memos and visibility devices to locate your any other sounds.
  • Page 42 Menu Description Menu Description Image stamp Make an outline stamp of a Stopwatch Measure elapsed time. photo and merge it with Memo Make memos for things another photo. that are important and Java world Access Java games and manage them. applications.
  • Page 43 Menu functions Settings Menu Description Phone settings → Use the touch panel as Menu Description Shortcuts shortcuts to access specific Time and date Change the time and date menus directly from Idle displayed on your phone. mode. [ ] is fixed as a Phone settings →...
  • Page 44 Menu Description Menu Description Phone settings → Switch the phone to Offline Display settings Select a skin colour pattern Offline mode mode, in which the phone → Theme for Menu mode. functions requiring network Display settings Select a font size and connection are →...
  • Page 45 Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Display settings Set the phone to display or Sound settings Set the phone to sound → Show caller block caller information on → Power on/off when it is switched on or information all missed calls and tone off.
  • Page 46 Menu Description Menu Description Light settings → Select the length of time Setup wizard Quickly customise basic Backlight time the backlight or display settings of your phone. stays on when the phone is Select the option you want not used. for each setting by following the onscreen Light settings →...
  • Page 47 Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Network services Select the network to be Security → PIN Activate your PIN to → Network used while roaming outside check protect your SIM card selection of your home area, or let against unauthorised use. the network be chosen Security →...
  • Page 48 Menu Description Menu Description Security → SIM Set the phone to work only Security → Set the phone to send the lock with the current SIM card Mobile tracker preset tracking message to by assigning a SIM lock your family or friends when password.

  • Page 49: Health And Safety Information

    SAR tests are conducted using standard operating Health and safety information positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. SAR certification information Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements operating can be well below the maximum value.

  • Page 50: Precautions When Using Batteries

    • Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and contact metal objects. Short-circuiting the terminals recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved may damage the battery or the object causing the chargers. Disconnect the charger from the power short-circuiting.

  • Page 51: Road Safety

    Health and safety information • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of batteries in a fire. the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that the equipment should only be used Road safety...

  • Page 52: Posted Facilities

    Hearing aids Posted facilities Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some Switch off your phone in any facility where posted hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you notices require you to do so. may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to Potentially explosive environments discuss alternatives.

  • Page 53: Emergency Calls

    Health and safety information Emergency calls Other important safety information This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or radio signals, wireless, and landline networks as well as install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee service may be dangerous and may invalidate any connection in all conditions.

  • Page 54: Care And Maintenance

    • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the • Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas, suspension or denial of telephone services to the as its moving parts may be damaged. offender, or legal action, or both. •...
  • Page 55 Health and safety information • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, stove, or radiator. The phone may explode when overheated. • When the phone or battery gets wet, the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes colour.

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