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  • Page 1 SGH-E428 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety

    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. Switch off in an aircraft Important Wireless phones can cause interference.
  • Page 3 Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on. Use of authorised software Emergency call 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 4: About This Guide

    About this Guide • Camera Use the camera module on This User’s Guide provides you with condensed your phone to take a photo. information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started”...
  • Page 5 • Multimedia Message • Organiser Service (MMS) Keep track of your daily, Send and receive MMS weekly, and monthly schedule. messages with a combination of text, images and audio. • Voice recorder Record memos or sounds. • SOS message Send SOS messages to your family or friends for help in an •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Browse the web ........... 16 Contents Use Phonebook ..........17 Send messages ..........18 Unpack View messages ..........20 Send an SOS message ........21 Make sure you have each item Manage your schedule ........22 Your phone Enter text Keys, features, and locations Pinyin, stroke, English, Quick English, Number, and Get started...
  • Page 7 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 4 Sound settings (continued) 7 Organizer p.63 9 Phone settings (continued) 1 SIM-AT MENU p.38 3 Power on/off p.44 4 Security p.76 1 New memo p.63 4 Connection tone p.44 5 Auto redial p.78...

  • Page 8: Unpack

    Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/Right) • The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at Web access/ Confirm key your Samsung dealer may vary, Right soft key depending on your country or Left soft keys Power on/off/ service provider. Menu exit key Volume keys •...

  • Page 9: Get Started

    Get started Insert the SIM card. First steps to operating your phone Make sure that the SIM card information gold-coloured When you subscribe to a cellular network, you contacts on the card receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity are face down. Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional Install the battery.

  • Page 10: Low Battery Indicator

    Get started Plug the travel Remove the adapter adapter into the from the phone. phone. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall Low battery indicator outlet. When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, When the phone is completely charged (the •...

  • Page 11: Power On Or Off

    Power on or off Keys and display Keys Switch on 1. Open the phone. Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. 2. Press and hold [ Do not turn on In Idle mode, access the following the phone when 3.
  • Page 12 Get started Make or answer a call. Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters. In Idle mode, retrieve numbers recently dialled, missed, or received. In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to access your voicemail server. Press Delete characters from the display. and hold [0] to enter an international In Menu mode, return to the call prefix.
  • Page 13 In Idle mode, press and hold to turn Icons Received signal strength on the camera. Call in progress In Capture mode, take a photo. Out of your service area; you cannot send or receive Display calls Layout SOS message feature active Icons p.

  • Page 14: Access Menu Functions

    Get started Access menu functions New MMS message Call diverting feature active Use the The roles of the soft keys vary p. 41 depending on the function you soft keys are using. The bottom line of the Call ringer type p.

  • Page 15: Customise Your Phone

    Press the number key Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. corresponding to the option you shortcuts option want. 2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option. Customise your phone 3. Press <Select> or [ ] to 1.
  • Page 16 Get started 3. Select a ringtone. You can switch the phone to Call ringer Silent mode Silent mode to avoid disturbing 4. Press <Yes>. melody other people with your phone (continued) sounds. Press and hold [ ] in Idle You can set wallpaper for the mode.

  • Page 17: Make/Answer Calls

    Make/Answer calls 2. Enter a new 4- to 8- digit password and press <OK>. 1. In Idle mode, enter an area Make a call 3. Enter the new password code and phone number. again and press <OK>. 2. Press [ 4.

  • Page 18: Step Outside The Phone

    Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press View a photo <Menu> and select Begin with your camera, the web, and other special Camera → My photos. features 2. Select the photo you want. Use the camera Browse the web 1.

  • Page 19: Use Phonebook

    Use Phonebook • To scroll through browser Navigate items, press [Up] or the web To the phone’s memory: [Down]. Add a 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone contact • To select an item, press number and press <Save>. <Select> or [ 2.

  • Page 20: Send Messages

    Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press 5. Enter a number or e-mail Find a Add a <Phonebook> and select address, or select a contact contact Find name. ringtone or caller ID image. (continued) 2. Enter the first few letters of 6.
  • Page 21 6. Select Message and enter 5. Enter a destination number the message text. and press <OK>. 7. When you have finished, 6. Press <Send> to send the press <Opt.> and select message. Send. 8. Select an empty location. 1. In Idle mode, press Send a <Menu>...

  • Page 22: View Messages

    Step outside the phone View messages When a notification appears: View a 1. Press <View>. multimedia When a notification appears: View a text message 2. Press <Options> and 1. Press <View>. message select Retrieve. 2. Select the message from 3. Select the message from the Inbox.

  • Page 23: Send An Sos Message

    Send an SOS message 7. Press <Back> twice to You can send an SOS message to your family or return to the SOS message friends for help in an emergency. screen. 8. Select Message sending → 1. In Idle mode, press Set up SOS <Menu>...

  • Page 24: Manage Your Schedule

    Step outside the phone Manage your schedule 7. Press <Yes> to set an alarm. 1. In Idle mode, press and Create a 8. Enter the time for the hold [C]. memo alarm to sound and press 2. Enter the memo contents <OK>.

  • Page 25: Enter Text

    • Press and hold [ ] to quickly switch to Enter text Symbol mode. Pinyin, stroke, English, Quick English, Number, and Symbol modes Using Chinese Pinyin mode You can enter text in some features, such as Pinyin is a system to enter Chinese words by Messages, Phonebook, or Calendar, by using spelling them phonetically (how they sound) Pinyin, and Stroke modes for Chinese, and...

  • Page 26: Using Chinese Stroke Mode

    Enter text Using Chinese Stroke mode 4. Press [1] to activate the character selection field. This mode allows you to enter individual A number, from 1 to 5, is added to each Chinese strokes, in written order, from top to character.

  • Page 27: Using English Mode

    Entering strokes and characters in • Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the entire display. Stroke mode 1. Press the keys corresponding to a Using English mode character’s component strokes. Press keys in the order that you would write the strokes, Press the appropriate key until the character using one press per stroke.

  • Page 28: Using Quick English Mode

    Enter text • Press [C] to delete characters one by one. word choices for the keys that you have Press and hold [C] to clear the entire display. pressed. 4. Press [ ] to insert a space and enter the Using Quick English mode next word.

  • Page 29: Using Symbol Mode

    Using Symbol mode 1. Enter the word you want to add. 2. Press [0] to display alternative words for Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols. your key presses. When there are no more alternative words, Spell appears on the Press bottom line.

  • Page 30: Call Functions

    2. Enter the country code, area code, and Call functions phone number, then press [ Advanced calling features Redialling recent numbers 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of Making a call recent numbers. 1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone 2.

  • Page 31: Viewing Missed Calls

    1. In Idle mode, enter a location number and • Press and hold [ / ] to reject a call or mute press [ ]. the ringer, depending on the Volume key setting. p. 78 2. Scroll through other numbers, if necessary. 3.

  • Page 32: Options During A Call

    Call functions Making a second call Press You can make another call if your network redial the last call and hold the button supports this function. twice. 1. Press <Options> and select Hold to put the answer a call and hold the button. call on hold.
  • Page 33 1. Press [ ] to answer the call. The first call is • Swap: switch between the current call and a automatically put on hold. call on hold during a multi-party call. • Join: set up a multi-party call by adding a 2.
  • Page 34 Call functions to each other, but you are disconnected from • Send DTMF: send the DTMF (Dual tone the call. multi-frequency) tones as a group. The DTMF tones are the tones used in phones for • End held multiparty: disconnect the call tone dialling, sounding when you press the currently on hold.

  • Page 35: Menu Functions

    Finding a contact Menu functions 1. Enter the first few letters of the name that All menu options listed you want to find. 2. Select the name from the list. Phonebook 3. Scroll to a number and press [ ] to dial. You can store phone numbers on your SIM card Using Phonebook options and in your phone’s memory.

  • Page 36: Add Entry

    Menu functions • Copy to SIM (FDN): copy the selected 3. Enter a phone number and press <Save>. number to the FDN list. 4. Enter a name and press <Save>. • Delete entry: delete the contact. 5. If necessary, change a location number. 6.

  • Page 37: Group Search

    3. Enter a name and press <OK>. Storing a contact on the SIM card 4. To save additional information, press [Left] 1. Select SIM or SIM (FDN). or [Right] to scroll to the field you want. If you select SIM(FDN), enter your PIN2 5.

  • Page 38: Own Number

    Menu functions Information Assigning speed dial entries 1. Select a key location from [2] to [9]. Key Use this menu to find city and country codes. [1] is reserved for your voicemail server. 1. Select City code or Country code. 2.

  • Page 39: Group Setting

    Group setting Copy all to phone Use this menu to copy all of the contacts stored Use this menu to change the properties of caller on the SIM card to the phone’s memory. groups. From each caller group, the following options Delete all are available: Use this menu to delete all contacts stored on...

  • Page 40: Sim-At Menu

    Menu functions Memory status services. Available services may vary, depending on your service provider’s plans. Use this menu to check the number of contacts For details, see your SIM card instructions or you have stored in the phone’s memory and on contact your service provider.

  • Page 41: Received Calls

    Dialled calls Accessing a call record (Menu 2.3) 1. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through the This menu displays the most recent calls you call list. have dialled. 2. Press [ ] to view the details of a call, press [ ] to dial a number.

  • Page 42: Call Costs

    Menu functions • Total sent: check the total length of all the • Last call cost: check the cost of your last calls you have dialled. call. • Total received: check the total length of all • Total cost: check the total cost of all of your the calls you have received.

  • Page 43: Network Services

    Network services • Unreachable: divert calls when you are (Menu 3) not in an area covered by your service Use this menu to access network services. provider or when your phone is switched Please contact your service provider to check off.

  • Page 44: Call Waiting

    Menu functions • All outgoing: prohibit all outgoing calls. 4. Enter the call barring password supplied by your service provider and press <OK>. • International: prohibit international calls. Call waiting (Menu 3.3) • International except to home: only allow calls to numbers within the current This network service informs you when country when you are abroad, and to your someone is trying to reach you while you are on...

  • Page 45: Caller Id

    Caller ID Active line (Menu 3.5) (Menu 3.7) This network service allows you to hide your Some SIM cards may be used with two phone number from the person you are calling. subscriber numbers. If your SIM card supports this function, use this menu to select the line If you select Default, the phone will use the that is used to make calls.

  • Page 46: Messages

    Menu functions Power on/off • Default ring tones: select one of the (Menu 4.3) default melodies to be used as your Use this menu to turn on or off the melody that ringtone. the phone sounds when it is switched on or off. •...

  • Page 47: Silent Mode

    Silent mode Short messages (Menu 4.7) (Menu 5.1) Use this menu to set how the phone acts to Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to alert you to a specific event while in Silent send or receive text messages including mode.
  • Page 48 Menu functions 2. Select a destination field. • Save message: save the message in the Outbox folder. 3. Enter a destination number or press <OK>. To send the message to more than one Inbox (Menu 5.1.2) recipient, fill in additional destination fields. Use this menu to access SMS messages you 4.
  • Page 49 • Cut address: extract URL addresses, e-mail • Send: send or resend the message. addresses, or phone numbers from the • Transfer: move the message between the message. SIM card and the phone’s memory. • Protection: lock the message to prevent it •...

  • Page 50: Multimedia Messages

    Menu functions • Send: create and send an SMS message 4. Press <Yes> to confirm the deletion. using the emoticon. Multimedia messages (Menu 5.2) • Delete: delete the emoticon. Multimedia Message Service (MMS) delivers Delete all (Menu 5.1.5) messages containing a combination of text, Use this menu to delete all of your messages in image, and audio from phone to phone or from each message box.
  • Page 51 3. Select the Picture or Sound line and add an Using options while composing an MMS image or sound file. message Press <Opt.> to access the following options: • The maximum size allowed for a message • Preview: view the message as it will be can differ, depending on your service provider.
  • Page 52 Menu functions Inbox • Cut address: extract URL addresses, e-mail (Menu 5.2.2) addresses, or phone numbers from the Use this menu to access MMS messages that message. you have received. The following icons may • Properties: access the message properties. appear on the message list to show the •...

  • Page 53: Push Messages

    • Delete: delete the message. My folder (Menu 5.2.5) • Replay: replay the message. Use this menu to view the messages you have • Send: resend the message. moved to this folder using the Move to My folder option while viewing a message. •...

  • Page 54: Preset Messages

    Menu functions • Setting: determine whether or not your Using template options phone receives push messages. From the Preset message screen, press Always: the phone receives push messages. <Select> to access the following options: Never: the phone rejects push messages. •...

  • Page 55: Sos Messages

    SOS messages • Incoming SOS alert: set whether or not (Menu 5.6) the phone uses the preset alert type (siren In an emergency, you can send an SOS and alert message) for incoming SOS message to your family or friends for help. You messages.

  • Page 56: Settings

    Menu functions The Archive box saves network messages • Validity period: set the length of time your indefinitely. messages are stored in the SMS server. • Receive: select to receive broadcast • Message type: set the default message messages, or not. type.
  • Page 57 Validity period: set the length of time - Reject: the phone rejects new messages. messages are stored in the MMS server. Anonymous reject: reject messages from Delivery after: set a time delay before unknown senders. messages are sent. Adverts reject: reject advertisements. Address hiding: set your address to be Report allowed: set the network to inform hidden from the recipient’s phone.

  • Page 58: Memory Status

    Menu functions Memory status - Proxy use: activate or deactivate the (Menu 5.9) proxy server. Use this menu to access memory information - GPRS setting: customise the settings for SMS and MMS messages. required for connecting to the GPRS network. When Proxy use is set to Enable: Fun box (Menu 6)
  • Page 59 Home • Exit: exit the web browser. (Menu 6.1.1) • Reload: reload the current page with Use this menu to connect your phone to the updated information. network and load the homepage of the wireless • Show URL: display the URL address of the web service provider.
  • Page 60 Menu functions Exiting the web browser • Delete: delete the bookmark. Press [ ] to end the network connection and Go to URL (Menu 6.1.3) exit the browser. Use this menu to manually enter a URL address Bookmarks (Menu 6.1.2) and access the associated web page.
  • Page 61 • Profile name: enter a profile name. APN: enter the access point name of the GPRS network gateway. • Home URL: enter the URL address of the Login ID: enter the user ID. page to be used as your homepage. Password: enter the password.

  • Page 62: Fun Club

    Fun club (Menu 6.2) My photos (Menu 6.3.1) Use this menu to access Samsung Fun Club, the Use this menu to access photos you have taken. preset website providing Samsung mobile While viewing a file, press <Options> to phone users with attractive download services access the following options: of up-to-date ringtones and wallpapers.
  • Page 63 • Protection: lock the file to prevent it from Sounds (Menu 6.3.3) being deleted, or unlock the file. Use this menu to access voice memos you have • Properties: access the file properties. recorded, or sound clips you have downloaded from the wireless web or received in messages.

  • Page 64: Java World

    Menu functions Group delete Accessing an embedded game (Menu 6.3.5) Select a game from the game list and follow the Use this menu to delete unwanted items from onscreen instructions. The procedure may differ each media box. from game to game. Memory status (Menu 6.3.6) Using Java application options...

  • Page 65: Organizer

    Memory status (Menu 6.4.3) You can quickly access this menu by pressing and holding [C] in Idle mode. Use this menu to check the total amount of memory for the items you have added and the 1. Enter the content and press <Save>. amount of memory currently in use in the 2.

  • Page 66: Calendar

    Menu functions Calendar • Tasks (Menu 7.2) • Calls Use this menu to keep track of your monthly • Anniversaries schedule. 1. Select a date on the calendar to display the Selecting a day on the calendar items for the day. When you access this menu, the calendar in 2.

  • Page 67: To Do List

    • Go to Date: enter the date you want to • Mark: change the task status. access. • Edit: edit the task. • View all: view all items stored on the • Move: move the task to another date. calendar. Press [Left] or [Right] to scroll •...

  • Page 68: Alarm

    Menu functions • Auto update: activate the auto time update 3. Press <Select> to select the days on which feature. Your phone will read the MCC the alarm sounds and press <Save>. (Mobile Country Code) from the network and 4. Enter the time for the alarm to sound and automatically update the current time for the press <OK>.

  • Page 69: Voice Recorder

    Setting alarms to sound when the 3. When you have finished, select . The voice memo is automatically saved. phone is off 4. Select to review the voice memo. From the Alarm screen, select Auto power → Voices (Menu 7.6.2) If the phone is off when it is time for the alarm Use this menu to access the list of voice memos to sound, the phone switches on and sounds...
  • Page 70 Menu functions Group delete (Menu 7.6.4) Buttons Function Use this menu to delete the voice memos you Moves forward in a file. want. Stops playback in a file. Settings (Menu 7.6.5) • Press [Up] or [Down], or [ / ] to adjust the Use this menu to configure settings for volume.

  • Page 71: Calculator

    Memory status 5. If necessary, repeat from step 2 to confirm (Menu 7.6.6) the calculation. Use this menu to check the total amount of memory for the items you have added and the Converter (Menu 7.8) amount of memory currently in use in the phone’s system.

  • Page 72: Timer

    Menu functions Timer Stopwatch (Menu 7.9) (Menu 7.0) Use this menu to set a period of time for the Use this menu to measure elapsed time. The phone to count down. The phone will sound an maximum measurement time is 10 hours. alarm when the specified period of time has 1.

  • Page 73: Take Photos

    Take photos 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to take a photo. The (Menu 8.1) photo is saved in the My photos folder. You can take photos in various modes. The 4. Press <Options> to access photo options. camera produces jpeg photos. p.
  • Page 74 Menu functions • Rotation: show the mirror image or flip the Function image vertically. Changes the preview screen. • Timer: set a time delay before the camera takes a photo. Changes the image size. • Settings: change the default settings for Changes the image quality.

  • Page 75: My Photos

    Using photo options 3. Press [ ] to take a photo. The photo is automatically saved. After saving a photo, press <Options> to access the following options: My photos (Menu 8.2) • Send: send the file via MMS. • Rename: change the file name. Use this menu to access photos you have taken.

  • Page 76: Settings

    Menu functions Phone settings Settings (Menu 8.5) (Menu 9) Use this menu to customise your phone Use this menu to change the default settings for settings. You can also reset the settings to their taking photos. default values. • Photo size: select an image size. To access this menu, press <Menu>...
  • Page 77 • Text position: select a text position. If you Brightness (Menu 9.1.4) do not want text to display in Idle mode, You can adjust the brightness of the display for select Off. varying lighting conditions. • Text style: select a font style or colour. Dialing font colour (Menu 9.1.5) Front LCD...

  • Page 78: Greeting Message

    Menu functions Security Service light (Menu 9.1.7) (Menu 9.4) Use this menu to activate or deactivate the use Use this menu to protect the phone against of the service light on the front of the phone. unauthorised use by managing the several The service light blinks at regular intervals access codes of your phone and SIM card.
  • Page 79 Change PIN Privacy (Menu 9.4.2) (Menu 9.4.5) Use this menu to change your PIN. The PIN Use this menu to lock access to call logs, check feature must be enabled to change the Phonebook entries, messages, and files. When PIN. a privacy option is enabled, you must enter the phone password to access the locked items or Phone lock...

  • Page 80: Auto Redial

    Menu functions Anykey answer Change PIN2 (Menu 9.4.8) (Menu 9.7) If supported by your SIM card, use this menu to Use this menu to answer an incoming call by change your current PIN2. pressing any key, except ]. When [ / ] and this option is set to Off, you must press Auto redial (Menu 9.5)

  • Page 81: Solve Problems

    Reset settings (Menu 9.0) Solve problems Use this menu to reset the phone settings, and Help and personal needs sound settings individually. You can also reset To save the time and expense of an all settings in your phone at the same time. unnecessary service call, perform the simple 1.
  • Page 82 Solve problems “Enter PIN” • You are trying to access an option for which you have no subscription with your service • You are using your phone for the first time. provider. Contact the service provider for You must enter the PIN supplied with the further details.
  • Page 83 • A clear description of the problem ) to weak ( ). Then contact your local dealer or Samsung • Try moving the phone slightly or moving after-sales service. closer to a window if you are in a building.

  • Page 84: Health And Safety Information

    The exposure standard for mobile phones Health and safety information employs a unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit SAR certification information recommended by the EU Council is 2.0W/kg. This phone meets European Union (EU) SAR tests are conducted using standard requirements concerning exposure to radio operating positions with the phone transmitting...

  • Page 85: Precautions When Using Batteries

    • If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. Precautions when using batteries • Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Samsung- • Never use a charger or battery that is approved chargers. Disconnect the charger damaged in any way.

  • Page 86: Road Safety

    Health and safety information Road safety charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly affected by temperatures below 0°C (32°F). Your wireless phone gives you the powerful • Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental ability to communicate by voice, almost short-circuiting can occur when a metallic anywhere, anytime.

  • Page 87: Electronic Devices

    detailed safety instructions. Do not connect Pacemakers incompatible products. Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a As with other mobile radio transmitting minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be equipment, users are advised that for the maintained between a wireless phone and a satisfactory operation of the equipment and for pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the safety of personnel, it is recommended that...

  • Page 88: Other Medical Devices

    Health and safety information Other medical devices Posted facilities If you use any other personal medical devices, Switch off your phone in any facility where consult the manufacturer of your device to posted notices require you to do so. determine if it is adequately shielded from Potentially explosive environments external RF energy.

  • Page 89: Emergency Calls

    include the areas below decks on boats, possible on all wireless phone networks or when chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles certain network services and/or phone features using liquefied petroleum gas, such as propane are in use. Check with local service providers. or butane, areas where the air contains To make an emergency call: chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or...

  • Page 90: Care And Maintenance

    Health and safety information dangerous and may invalidate any warranty can interfere with the operation of the applicable to the device. aircraft. • Check regularly that all wireless phone • Failure to observe these instructions may equipment in your vehicle is mounted and lead to the suspension or denial of telephone operating properly.
  • Page 91 • Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly so may cause an electric shock to you or dampened in a mild soap-and-water damage to the phone. solution. • Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty •...
  • Page 92 Health and safety information • Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorised antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices. • If the phone, battery, charger, or any accessory is not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified service facility.
  • Page 93 * 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.

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