Samsung GT-E2121 User Manual Download

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Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-28599A

English (MEA). 04/2010. Rev. 1.0

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone

depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.

http://www.samsungmobile.com

Summary of Contents for GT-E2121

Page 1: ...in Korea Code No GH68 28599A English MEA 04 2010 Rev 1 0 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider http www samsungmobile com ...

Page 2: ...GT E2121 user manual ...

Page 3: ...notes usage tips or additional information Followed by the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step for example In Menu mode select Messages Create new message represents Messages followed by Create new message Square brackets phone keys for example represents the Power End key Angled brackets softkeys that control different functions at each screen for example OK represents the...

Page 4: ...3 Copyright information Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this phone are the property of their respective owners Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc ...

Page 5: ...one on or off 12 Access menus 12 Use the shortcut toolbar 13 Customise your phone 14 Use basic call functions 15 Send and view messages 16 Enter text 18 Add and find contacts 19 Use basic camera functions 21 Listen to music 22 Browse the web 25 Using advanced functions 26 Use advanced call functions 26 Use advanced Contacts functions 29 Use advanced messaging functions 30 Use advanced camera funct...

Page 6: ...red games and applications 39 Create a world clock 39 Set and use alarms 40 Use the mobile prayer feature 41 Use the mobile compass 41 Use the calculator 42 Convert currencies or measurements 42 Set a countdown timer 42 Use the stopwatch 43 Create a text memo 43 Manage your calendar 43 Activate the torch light 44 Troubleshooting 45 Safety and usage information 51 ...

Page 7: ...6 Introducing your mobile phone In this section learn about your mobile phone s layout keys and icons Phone layout 2 3 1 4 8 5 7 9 6 ...

Page 8: ...In ldle mode access voice mails press and hold 4 Keypad lock key In Idle mode lock or unlock the keypad press and hold 5 Softkeys Perform actions indicated at the bottom of the display 6 Confirm key In Idle mode access Music library Launch the web browser press and hold Select the highlighted menu option or confirm an input Depending on your service provider or region the key may perform different...

Page 9: ...gress Call diverting activate SOS message feature activated Roaming outside of normal area Connecting to secured web page FM radio on Alarm activated Memory card inserted New text message SMS New multimedia message MMS New email message New voice mail message Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level ...

Page 10: ... phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use Install the SIM card and battery Remove the back cover and insert the SIM 1 card Insert the battery and replace the back cover 2 SIM card Back cover Battery ...

Page 11: ...pter into a 2 power outlet When charging is finished unplug the travel 3 adapter Do not remove the battery from the phone before unplugging the travel adapter first Otherwise the phone may be damaged Insert a memory card optional Your phone accepts microSD or microSDHC memory cards up to 2 GB depending on memory card manufacturer and type ...

Page 12: ...quent writing and erasing will shorten the life span of memory cards Remove the back cover and battery 1 Unlock the memory card cover 2 Lift the memory card cover and insert a 3 memory card with the label side facing up Close and lock the memory card cover 4 Replace the battery and back cover 5 Memory card cover Memory card ...

Page 13: ...your PIN and press 2 OK if necessary If you remove the bettery the time and date will be reset To turn your phone off repeat step 1 above Access menus To access your phone s menus In Idle mode press 1 Menu to access Menu mode You may need to press the Confirm key to access Menu mode depending on your region or service provider Use the Navigation key to scroll to a menu or 2 option ...

Page 14: ...e for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software Use the shortcut toolbar To add menus to the shortcut toolbar In Menu mode select 1 Settings Display Shortcuts toolbar Press 2 Options Edit Select your favourite menus 3 Press 4 Options Open to select submenus if necessary Press 5 Save or press Options Save When you are finished adding menus the shortcut...

Page 15: ...d profile In Menu mode select 1 Settings Profiles Select a profile you want 2 To edit a sound profile In Menu mode select 1 Settings Profiles Scroll to a user profile and press 2 Options Edit Customise the sound settings as desired 3 To set menu shortcuts In Menu mode select 1 Settings Phone Shortcuts Select a key to use as a shortcut 2 Select a menu to assign to the shortcut key 3 ...

Page 16: ...the volume of voice during a call While a call is in progress press the Navigation key up or down to adjust the volume To use the speakerphone feature During a call press the Confirm key to activate 1 the speaker To switch back to the earpiece press the 2 Confirm key again In noisy environments you may have difficulty hearing the calls while using the speakerphone feature For better audio performa...

Page 17: ...end a call press and hold the headset button Send and view messages To send a text or multimedia message In Menu mode select 1 Messages Create new message Message Enter a recipient number and scroll down 2 Enter your message text p 3 18 For sending as a text message skip to step 5 For attaching multimedia continue with step 4 Press 4 Options Add multimedia and add an item Press the Confirm key to ...

Page 18: ...s Attach items and add an item if necessary Press the Confirm key to send the message 6 To view text or multimedia messages In Menu mode select 1 Messages Inbox Select a text or multimedia message 2 To view an email In Menu mode select 1 Messages Email inbox Select 2 Check new email Select an email or a header 3 If you selected a header press 4 Options Retrieve to view the body of the email ...

Page 19: ...d to select an input mode or change the input language T9 mode Press appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter 1 an entire word When the word displays correctly press 2 0 to insert a space If the correct word does not display press the Navigation key up or down to select an alternate word ABC mode Press an appropriate alphanumeric key until the character you want appears on the display ...

Page 20: ...elete characters one by one press Clear To quickly delete characters press and hold Clear To insert a space between characters press 0 To enter punctuation marks press 1 Add and find contacts The memory location to save new contacts may be preset depending on your service provider To change the memory location in Menu mode select Contacts Management Save new contact to a memory location ...

Page 21: ... memory location if necessary Select a number type 3 Enter contact information 4 Press the Confirm key to add the contact to 5 memory To find a contact In Menu mode select 1 Contacts Contact list Enter the first few letters of the name you want 2 to find Select the contact s name from the contact list 3 ...

Page 22: ...take a photo The 3 photo is saved automatically Press 4 Back to take another photo step 2 After capturing photos press Album to view photos To view photos In Menu mode select My files Images a photo file To capture videos In Menu mode select 1 Camera to turn on the camera Press 2 Options Camcorder to switch to Recording mode Aim the lens at the subject and make any 3 adjustments ...

Page 23: ... To view videos In Menu mode select My files Videos a video file Listen to music To listen to the FM radio In Menu mode select 1 Applications FM radio Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio 2 Press 3 Yes to start automatic tuning The radio scans and saves available stations automatically The first time you turn on the FM radio you will be prompted to start automatic tuning ...

Page 24: ...with care and keep the contact points clean Listening to the FM radio without a headset may reduce battery charge more quickly When the current radio signal is weak plug the supplied headset The volume through mono headsets is very low or virtually inaudible Use stereo headsets only To listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card Download from the wireless web p 2...

Page 25: ...tegory a music file 2 Control playback using the following keys 3 Key Function Confirm Pause or resume playback Navigation Left Skip backward press within 3 seconds Scan backward in a file press and hold Right Skip forward press within 3 seconds Scan forward in a file press and hold Up Down Adjust the volume ...

Page 26: ...ing the following keys 2 Key Function Navigation Scroll up or down on a web page Confirm Select an item Back Return to the previous page Options Access a list of browser options To bookmark your favourite web pages In Menu mode select 1 Internet Bookmarks Press 2 Create Enter a page title and a web address URL 3 and press the Confirm key ...

Page 27: ...alls you have missed on the display To dial the number of a missed call Press 1 View Scroll to the missed call you want to dial 2 Press 3 to dial To call a recently dialled number In Idle mode press 1 to display a list of recent numbers Scroll to the number you want and press 2 to dial To hold a call or retrieve a held call Press Hold to place a call on hold or press Retrieve to retrieve a held ca...

Page 28: ...ur network supports this function you can answer a second incoming call Press 1 to answer the second call The first call is automatically placed on hold Press 2 Swap to switch between the calls To make a multiparty call conference call Call the first party you want to add to the 1 multiparty call While connected to the first party call the 2 second party The first party is automatically placed on ...

Page 29: ... Contact list Scroll to the number you want to dial and press 2 to dial To reject a call To reject an incoming call press The caller will hear a busy tone To reject calls from certain numbers automatically use the auto rejection To activate the auto rejection and set up the reject list In Menu mode select 1 Settings Application Call All calls Auto reject Scroll left or right to 2 On if necessary S...

Page 30: ...our namecard In Menu mode select 1 Contacts My namecard Enter your personal details and press 2 Options Save or press the Confirm key To create a group of contacts In Menu mode select 1 Contacts Groups Press 2 Options Create group Enter a group name and press the Confirm key 3 To set a group ringtone press 4 Options Group ringtone the Confirm key Select a ringtone category a ringtone 5 Press 6 Opt...

Page 31: ... to 3 save the template To insert text templates in new messages In Menu mode select 1 Messages Create new message a message type In the text input field press 2 Options Add text Template a template Use advanced camera functions To capture photos with decorative frames In Menu mode select 1 Camera to turn on the camera Press 2 Options Shooting mode Frame Select a frame and press 3 Select ...

Page 32: ... Shooting mode Change the shooting mode Night mode on Night mode off Set whether to use Night shot mode Timer Select the time delay Resolution Change the resolution option Effects Apply a special effect Before capturing a video press Options to access the following options Option Function Recording mode Change the recording mode Resolution Change the resolution option Effects Apply a special effec...

Page 33: ...Default storage Select a memory location for storing captured photos Default name Edit a default name for captured photos Before capturing a video press Options Settings to access the following settings Option Function Quality Adjust the quality level for your videos Audio recording Turn the audio on or off Recording sound Set the camera shutter to make a sound when capturing a video Default stora...

Page 34: ...sung PC Studio and copy files from 3 the PC to the phone Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information To transfer data from a PC to your phone you need Windows XP Service Pack 2 To copy music files to a memory card Insert a memory card 1 In Menu mode select 2 Settings PC connections Mass storage Using an PC data cable connect the 3 multifunction jack on your phone to a PC When connecte...

Page 35: ...ons Create playlist Enter a title for your new playlist and press the 3 Confirm key Select the new playlist 4 Press 5 Add Tracks Select the files you want to include and press 6 Add To customise your music player settings In Menu mode select 1 Music Press 2 Options Settings Adjust the settings to customise your music 3 player Press 4 Save ...

Page 36: ...ord to start recording When you are finished recording press 5 Stop To set up your favourite station list In Menu mode select 1 Applications FM radio Select a radio station to add to the favourite 2 station list Press 3 Options Add to Favourites Select an empty location you want to set 4 You can access your favourite stations by pressing the location number on the FM radio screen ...

Page 37: ...ssages to your family or friends for help To activate the SOS message In Menu mode select 1 Messages Settings SOS messages Sending options Scroll left or right to 2 On Scroll down and press the Confirm key to open 3 the recipient list Press the Confirm key to open your contact list 4 Select a contact 5 Select a number if necessary 6 Press 7 Options Save to save the recipients ...

Page 38: ...n you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations Press and hold the Navigation key down in Idle mode Press the Navigation key down four times when the keys are locked Activate the mobile tracker When someone inserts a new SIM card in your phone the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to two recipients to help you locate and recover your phone To activate th...

Page 39: ...m key to open 4 the recipient list Press the Confirm key to open your contact list 5 Select a contact 6 Select a number if necessary 7 Press 8 Options Save to save the recipients Scroll down and enter the sender s name 9 Press the Confirm key 10 Accept Record and play voice memos To record a voice memo In Menu mode select 1 Applications Voice recorder Press the Confirm key to start recording 2 ...

Page 40: ...ect a file 2 Use Java powered games and applications In Menu mode select 1 Applications Games and more Select a game or application from the list and 2 follow the on screen instructions Available games may vary depending on your service provider or region Game controls and options may vary Create a world clock In Menu mode select 1 Applications World clock Press 2 Options Add ...

Page 41: ...and control alarms for important events To set a new alarm In Menu mode select 1 Applications Alarms Select an empty alarm location 2 Set the details of the alarm 3 Press 4 Save or press Options Save To stop an alarm When the alarm sounds 5 Press OK or the Confirm key to stop the alarm Press Snooze to silence the alarm for the snooze period ...

Page 42: ...feature The mobile prayer feature alerts you to prayer time using the specified alarm tone You can set different alarms for each prayer time To set mobile prayer alarms in Menu mode select Settings Prayer times Use the mobile compass Find the direction of the Qiblah from anywhere with the mobile compass In Menu mode select 1 Applications Qiblah direction Press 2 Options Update ...

Page 43: ...rrencies or measurements In Menu mode select 1 Applications Convertor a conversion type Enter the currencies measurements and units 2 in the appropriate fields Set a countdown timer In Menu mode select 1 Applications Timer Press 2 Set Enter the time to count down and press 3 OK Press the Confirm key to begin the count down 4 When the timer expires press 5 OK to stop the alert ...

Page 44: ...es When you are finished press 4 Stop Press 5 Reset to clear recorded times Create a text memo In Menu mode select 1 Applications Memo Press 2 Create Enter your memo text and press the Confirm 3 key Manage your calendar To change the calendar view In Menu mode select 1 Applications Calendar Press 2 Options View by week or View by month ...

Page 45: ...ts In Menu mode select 1 Applications Calendar Select a date on the calendar 2 Select an event to view its details 3 Activate the torch light The torch light feature helps you see in dark places by making the display and backlight as bright as possible To activate the torch light press and hold the Navigation key up in Idle mode or with the keypad locked To deactivate the torch light press Back or...

Page 46: ... using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card You can disable this feature by using the PIN lock menu PUK Your SIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the ...

Page 47: ...ith weak signals or poor reception you may lose your connection to the network Move to another area and try again Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your phone is turned on Ensur...

Page 48: ...nal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try again When dialling from contacts the call is not connected Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact list Re enter and save the number if necessary Ensure that you have not set call barring for the contact s phone number The phone beeps and the battery icon flash...

Page 49: ... your phone for an extended period of time your phone may feel hot to the touch This is normal and should not affect your phone s lifespan or performance Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile phone must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application If you receive error messages when launching the camera try the following Charge t...

Page 50: ...h another radio receiver If you can hear the station with another receiver your phone may require service Contact a Samsung Service Centre Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile phone for a variety of reasons If you receive error messages when opening music files on your phone try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a...

Page 51: ...nnection is not established when you connect the phone to a PC Ensure that the PC data cable you are using is compatible with your phone Ensure that you have the proper drivers installed and updated on your PC ...

Page 52: ...m small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed Excessive exposure to sound at high volumes can cause hearing damage Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into an audio source and use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or musi...

Page 53: ... Use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone Never dispose of batteries or phones in a fire Follow all local regulations when disposing of used batteries or phones Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devices such as microwave ovens stoves or radiators Batter...

Page 54: ...explosive environments Do not use your phone at refuelling points service stations or near fuels or chemicals Turn off your phone whenever directed by warning signs or instructions Your phone could cause explosions or fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and transfer areas or blasting areas Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the p...

Page 55: ...ty Safety precautions Drive safely at all times Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones while driving Use hands free accessories to increase your safety when possible Follow all safety warnings and regulations Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in a certain area Use only Samsung approved accessories Using...

Page 56: ...ne or switch to a mode that disables the wireless functions when directed by airline personnel Protect the phone and batteries from damage Avoid exposing your phone and batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 45 C 113 F Extreme temperatures can cause the deformation of the phone and reduce the charging capacity and life of your phone and batteries Prevent batteries ...

Page 57: ...or storing your phone in dusty dirty areas to prevent damage to moving parts Your phone is a complex electronic device protect it from impacts and rough handling to avoid serious damage Do not paint your phone as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation If your phone has a camera flash or light avoid using it close to the eyes of children or animals Your phone may be damaged by exp...

Page 58: ... electronic equipment such as pacemakers hearing aids medical devices and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience Important usage information Use your phone in the normal position Avoid contact with your phone s internal antenna Internal antenna ...

Page 59: ...charge and must be recharged before use Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use Use batteries only for their intended purpose Handle SIM cards or memory cards with care Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data and or damage to the card or phone Protect cards from strong shocks static electricity and electrical...

Page 60: ...that exceed a maximum exposure level known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR of 2 0 W kg During testing the maximum SAR recorded for this model was 0 556 W kg In normal use the actual SAR is likely to be much lower as the phone has been designed to emit only the RF energy necessary to transmit a signal to the nearest base station By automatically emitting lower levels when possible your phone...

Page 61: ...nt or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling Bu...

Page 62: ...posed of these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local free battery return system Disclaimer Some content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are protected by copyright patent trademark and or oth...

Page 63: ...G BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SAMSUNG DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY VALIDITY TIMELINESS LEGALITY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS DEVICE AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES...

Page 64: ...ities over which Samsung has no control Without limiting the generality of this disclaimer Samsung expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for any interruption or suspension of any content or service made available through this device Samsung is neither responsible nor liable for customer service related to the content and services Any question or request for service relating to the co...

Page 65: ...ntial requirements of Directive 1999 5 EC The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex IV of Directive 1999 5 EC has been followed with the involvement of the following Notified Body ies BABT Forsyth House Churchfield Road Walton on Thames Surrey KT12 2TD UK Identification mark 0168 The technical documentation kept at Samsung Electronics QA Lab which will be ...

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