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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.:GH68-15042A
World Wide Web
English. 06/2007. 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.:GH68-15042A World Wide Web...
  • Page 2 SGH-E848 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 Important safety Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. precautions Switch off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference.
  • Page 4 Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on. Use of authorised software Emergency calls Use only Samsung-authorised software. The use of Key in the emergency number for your present any unauthorised software could damage your location, then press phone.
  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About this Guide • Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your This User’s Guide provides you with condensed phone to take a photo or record information about how to use your phone. a video. In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Special Indicates that you need to pay careful...
  • Page 6 • Image editor • FM radio Edit or decorate your photos. Listen to your favourite radio stations anytime, anywhere. • Photo printing • Bluetooth Print your photos to preserve Transfer media files and your best moments forever. personal data, and connect to other devices using wireless Bluetooth technology.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Play music........... 22 Contents Listen to the FM radio ........24 Browse the web ........... 25 Unpack Use Phonebook ..........26 Send messages ..........27 Make sure you have each item View messages ..........29 Get started Use Bluetooth ..........30 First steps to operating your phone Menu functions Assemble and charge the phone ......
  • Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Logs 4 Browser 7 Calendar 0 Alarms 1 Recent contacts 3 SFC home 2 Missed calls 4 Enter URL 8 Camera # Settings 3 Dialled calls 5 Bookmarks 1 Time and date 4 Received calls...
  • 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 Removing the battery cover Switch on 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ ]. 3. If necessary, enter the PIN and press <OK>. 4. When the setup wizard opens, customise your phone according to your preferences.
  • Page 11: Phone Layout

    Get started Phone layout Rear view Front view Mirror Camera lens Earpiece Display Navigation keys Web access/ (Up/Down/Left/ Confirm key Right) Left soft key Right soft key Volume keys Camera key Delete/Menu exit key Dial key Memory card slot Alphanumeric keys Power key Multi-function Special function keys...
  • 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 End a call. bottom line of the display. Delete characters from the display. In Idle mode, access the following In Menu mode, cancel input and menus: return the phone to Idle mode.
  • 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 hands-free car kit or headset connected Out of your service area or Offline mode Synchronised with PC SOS message feature active Music playback in progress Memory card inserted Music playback paused Alarm set Silent mode (Mute) Browsing Internet Silent mode (Vibration) Roaming network...
  • Page 15: Access Menu Functions

    Get started Access menu functions Whisper mode, during a call 1. Press a desired soft key. Select an Mute mode, during a call option 2. Press the Navigation keys to New message: move to the next or • : Text or Multimedia previous option.
  • Page 16: Enter Text

    Enter text 4. If necessary, press [Up] or [Down] to find the character Change the 1. In the text entry screen, you want. text input press and hold [ ]. mode 5. Press the number key 2. Select the mode you want. corresponding to the character.
  • Page 17 Get started Chinese To enter a word: ABC mode To enter a word: 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 [Up] or English To enter a word: [Down] to find the character...
  • Page 18 To enter consonants: To enter vowels: Korean 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 consonats, added to "...
  • Page 19 Get started To enter a word: Symbol Press the corresponding number mode key to select a symbol. 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 ABC mode and When entering...
  • Page 20: Customise Your Phone

    Customise your phone 1. In Idle mode, press Display <Menu> and select language 1. In Idle mode, press Settings → Phone Basic settings <Menu> and select settings → Language → Settings → Setup wizard. Language. 2. Select a language. 2. Select a language. 3.
  • Page 21 In Idle mode, press [volume] 1. In Idle mode, press Key tone Menu mode to adjust the key tone volume. <Menu> and select volume skin colour Settings → Display settings → Menu style → Skin. 1. In Idle mode, press Idle mode <Menu>...
  • Page 22: Step Outside The Phone

    Step outside the phone You can switch the phone to Silent mode Begin with call functions, camera, music player, Silent mode to avoid disturbing web browser, and other special features other people. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ]. Make or answer calls 1.
  • Page 23 Step outside the phone 1. When the phone rings, 3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to add Answer a call press [ more participants. 2. To end the call, press [ ] or 4. During a multi-party call: [ ] to unlock the keypad •...
  • Page 24: Use The Camera

    Use the camera 1. In Idle mode, press and hold Record ] to turn on the camera. 1. In Idle mode, press and hold a video Take a photo 2. Press [1] to switch to ] to turn on the camera. Record mode.
  • Page 25: Play Music

    • Download from a PC using updates. This may also affect some phone functions. This the optional Samsung PC problem is temporary and is Studio. See Samsung PC not a phone defect. Studio User’s Guide. • Receive via Bluetooth.
  • Page 26 2. Connect your phone and PC 1. In Idle mode, press Play music with an optional PC data <Menu> and select Music files cable. player. 3. Select Sync digital media 2. Select a playlist → a music files to this device when a file.
  • Page 27: Listen To The Fm Radio

    Step outside the phone 4. Select the added playlist. • Right: skip to the next file. Press and hold to 5. Press <Options> and scan forward in a file. select Add → a source. • Up: open the playlist. 6. Select a playlist → a file, or •...
  • Page 28: Browse The Web

    By manual setup: 3. Press [ ] to turn on the radio. 1. From the FM radio screen, press <Options> and 4. Press [Left] or [Right] to select Add. find available radio stations. 2. Enter the frequency of the station and press <Save>. 5.
  • Page 29: Use Phonebook

    Step outside the phone • To scroll through browser 3. For Phone, select a number Navigate items, press [Up] or type. the web [Down]. 4. Specify contact information. • To select an item, press 5. Press <Options> and [ ]. select Save or [ ] to save •...
  • Page 30: Send Messages

    Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press Send a <Menu> and select multimedia 1. In Idle mode, press Messages → Create Send a text message <Menu> and select message → Message. message Messages → Create 2. Enter destination numbers message → Message. or email addresses and 2.
  • Page 31 Step outside the phone 8. For attaching files, press 5. Press <Options> and select <Options> and select Add Input field. attachment → an item. 6. Press [ ] to select the input 9. Press [ ] to send the field items and press message.
  • Page 32: View Messages

    View messages 1. In Idle mode, press View an <Menu> and select 1. In Idle mode, press email View a text Messages → My <Menu> and select message messages → Email inbox. Messages → My 2. Select an account. messages → Inbox. 3.
  • Page 33: Use Bluetooth

    Step outside the phone Use Bluetooth 1. In Idle mode, press Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth Search for <Menu> and select technology, enabling you to connect the phone and pair with Bluetooth → My devices wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and a Bluetooth →...
  • Page 34 1. When a device attempts to 1. Access an application, such Receive data Send data access your phone, press as Phonebook, My files, <Yes> to permit the Calendar, or Memo. connection. 2. Select an item. 2. If necessary, press <Yes> 3.
  • Page 35: Menu Functions

    Menu functions Menu functions Menu Description Delete all Delete all of the records in All menu options listed each call and message This section provides brief explanations of type. menu functions on your phone. Call manager → Check the time record for Call time calls made and received.
  • Page 36: Music Player

    Phonebook Menu Description Management Manage contacts in Menu Description Phonebook or change the Contact list Search for contact default settings for information stored in Phonebook. Phonebook. Service number View the SDN (Service Create contact Add a new contact to Dialling Number) list Phonebook.
  • Page 37 1. All rights and responsibilities for the Java-based games 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 38 Messages Menu Description Saved pages Access the list of pages you Menu Description have saved while online. Create message Create and send text, History Access the list of pages you multimedia, or email have accessed recently. messages. Browser settings Clear the cache. Delete My messages Access messages that you cookies or set whether or...
  • Page 39 English language learning. You can message. You can send an download new files from SOS message by pressing Samsung Fun Club to your [Volume] 4 times when the PC and copy them to your phone is closed and the phone.
  • Page 40 Camera Menu Description Use the camera embedded in your phone to Secure mode Determine if the phone take photos and record videos. asks for your confirmation when other devices access your data. Bluetooth Bluetooth Display available Bluetooth Menu Description services services.
  • Page 41 World clock Set your local time zone Samsung Fun Club, such as images, sounds, and Java applications, belong to their respective owners. and find out the current time in another part of the...
  • Page 42 Settings Menu Description SIM application Use a variety of additional Menu Description toolkit services offered by your Time and date Change the time and date service provider. displayed on your phone. This menu is available only if supported by your SIM Phone settings →...
  • Page 43 Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Phone settings → Use the Navigation keys as Phone settings → Switch the phone to Offline Shortcuts shortcuts to access specific Offline mode mode, in which the phone menus directly from Idle functions requiring network mode.
  • Page 44 Menu Description Menu Description Display settings Change the display Display settings Select a video system for → Text display settings for the text → TV-out your TV to view the phone displayed on the idle settings display on the TV screen. screen.
  • Page 45 Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Sound settings Set the phone to sound an Setup wizard Quickly customise basic → Time alert alert at regular intervals. settings of your phone. You can also set the phone Select the option you want to state the current time by for each setting by pressing and holding...
  • Page 46 Menu Description Menu Description Network services Select the network to be Security → Change the PIN. → Network used while roaming outside Change PIN code selection of your home area, or let Security → Activate your phone the network be chosen Phone lock password to protect your automatically.
  • Page 47 Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Security → Fixed Set the phone to restrict Connection Create and customise the dialling mode calls to a limited set of settings profiles containing the phone numbers, if settings for connecting supported by your SIM your phone to the network.
  • Page 48: 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 49: Precautions When Using Batteries

    • Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of chargers. Disconnect the charger from the power batteries in a fire. source when it is not in use. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
  • Page 50: Road Safety

    Road safety As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But recommended that the equipment should only be used an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of in the normal operating position (held to your ear with...
  • Page 51: Posted Facilities

    Health and safety information 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 52: Emergency Calls

    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 53: Care And Maintenance

    Health and safety information • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High suspension or denial of telephone services to the temperatures can shorten the life of electronic offender, or legal action, or both. devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics.
  • Page 54 • When the phone or battery gets wet, the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes colour. In this case, phone repairs are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer's warranty, even if the warranty for your phone has not expired. •...

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