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Formatting the memory card on a PC may cause 

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incompatibility with your phone. Format the 

memory card only on the phone.
Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life 

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span of memory cards.

1. Remove the back cover and battery.
2. Unlock the memory card cover.

3. Lift the memory card cover and insert a 

memory card with the label side facing up.

4. Close and lock the memory card cover.
5. Replace the battery and back cover.

Memory card cover

Memory card

Summary of Contents for GT-E2121B

Page 1: ...GT E2121B user manual ...

Page 2: ...ote 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 message represents Messages followed by Create 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 OK ...

Page 3: ...ll technologies and products that comprise this phone are the property of their respective owners Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Bluetooth QD ID B015695 Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc ...

Page 4: ...rt a memory card optional 10 Using basic functions 12 Turn your phone on or off 12 Access menus 12 Customise your phone 13 Use basic call functions 14 Send and view messages 15 Send an email 16 Enter text 16 Add and find contacts 18 Use basic camera functions 19 Listen to music 20 Browse the web 23 Using advanced functions 24 Use advanced call functions 24 Use advanced phonebook functions 27 ...

Page 5: ...nd an SOS message 36 Make fake calls 37 Record and play voice memos 37 Use Java powered games and applications 38 Create a world clock 38 Set and use alarms 39 Use the calculator 40 Convert currencies or measurements 40 Set a countdown timer 40 Use the stopwatch 41 Create a text memo 41 Manage your calendar 42 Activate the torch light 43 Troubleshooting 44 Safety and usage information 50 ...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...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 In Menu mode select the highlighted menu option or confirm an input Depending on your service provider or region the key may perf...

Page 8: ... diverting activate SOS message feature activated Roaming outside of normal area Connecting to secured web page FM radio on Bluetooth activated 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 9: ... phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use Install the SIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover and insert the SIM card 2 Insert the battery and replace the back cover SIM card Back cover Battery ...

Page 10: ...dapter into a power outlet 3 When charging is finished unplug the travel 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 11: ...quent writing and erasing will shorten the life span of memory cards 1 Remove the back cover and battery 2 Unlock the memory card cover 3 Lift the memory card cover and insert a memory card with the label side facing up 4 Close and lock the memory card cover 5 Replace the battery and back cover Memory card cover Memory card ...

Page 12: ...o turn your phone off repeat step 1 above Access menus To access your phone s menus 1 In Idle mode press Menu to access Menu mode You may need to press the Confirm key to access Menu mode depending on your region or service provider 2 Use the Navigation key to scroll to a menu or option 3 Press Select OK or the Confirm key to confirm the highlighted option 4 Press Back to move up one level Press t...

Page 13: ...tware Customise your phone To set the sound profile To switch to sound profile 1 In Menu mode select Settings Profiles 2 Select a profile you want To edit a sound profile 1 In Menu mode select Settings Profiles 2 Scroll to a user profile and press Options Edit 3 Customise the sound settings as desired To set menu shortcuts 1 In Menu mode select Settings Phone Shortcuts 2 Select a key to use as a s...

Page 14: ...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 1 During a call press the Confirm key to activate the speaker 2 To switch back to the earpiece press the Confirm key again In noisy environments you may have difficulty hearing the calls while using the speakerphone feature For better audio performa...

Page 15: ...o end a call press and hold the headset button Send and view messages To send a text or multimedia message 1 In Menu mode select Messages Create message Message 2 Enter a recipient number and scroll down 3 Enter your message text p 16 For sending as a text message skip to step 5 For attaching multimedia continue with step 4 4 Press Options Add multimedia and add an item 5 Press the Confirm key to ...

Page 16: ...tach items and add an item if necessary 6 Press the Confirm key to send the message Enter text To change the text input mode Press and hold to switch between T9 and ABC modes Press to change case or switch to Number mode Press to switch to Symbol mode Press and hold to select an input mode or change the input language T9 mode 1 Press appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word ...

Page 17: ... Number mode Press an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a number Symbol mode Press an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a symbol To move the cursor press the Navigation key To delete 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 To view text or multimedia messages 1 In Menu...

Page 18: ...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 To add a new contact 1 In Idle mode enter a phone number and press Options 2 Select Create contact a memory location if necessary 3 Select a number type if necessary 4 Enter contact information 5 Press the Confirm...

Page 19: ...e basic camera functions To capture photos 1 In Menu mode select Camera to turn on the camera 2 Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments 3 Press the Confirm key to take a photo The photo is saved automatically 4 Press Back to take another photo step 2 After capturing photos select Album to view photos To view photos In Menu mode select My files Images a photo file ...

Page 20: ...ents 4 Press the Confirm key to start recording 5 Press the Confirm key or Stop to stop recording The video is saved automatically After capturing videos select Album to view videos To view videos In Menu mode select My files Videos a video file Listen to music To listen to the FM radio 1 In Menu mode select Applications FM radio 2 Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio ...

Page 21: ...or off Navigation Left Right Tune a radio station Select a saved radio station press and hold Up Down Adjust the volume The back cover serves as the antenna for the FM radio Handle the back cover 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 th...

Page 22: ...o your memory card p 31 After transferring music files to your phone or memory card 1 In Menu mode select Music 2 Select a music category a music file 3 Control playback using the following keys 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 Scan forward in a file press and hold Up Down Ad...

Page 23: ...he following keys 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 1 In Menu mode select Internet Bookmarks 2 Press Options Add bookmark 3 Enter a page title and a web address URL and press the Confirm key ...

Page 24: ...alls you have missed on the display To dial the number of a missed call 1 Press View 2 Scroll to the missed call you want to dial 3 Press to dial To call a recently dialled number 1 In Idle mode press to display a list of recent numbers 2 Scroll to the number you want and press 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 25: ...ur network supports this function you can answer a second incoming call 1 Press to answer the second call The first call is automatically placed on hold 2 Press Swap to switch between the calls To make a multiparty call conference call 1 Call the first party you want to add to the multiparty call 2 While connected to the first party call the second party The first party is automatically placed on ...

Page 26: ...Contact list 2 Scroll to the number you want to dial and press 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 1 In Menu mode select Settings Application Call All calls Auto reject 2 Scroll left or right to On if necessary 3 ...

Page 27: ...your namecard 1 In Menu mode select Contacts My namecard 2 Enter your personal details and press Options Save or press the Confirm key To create a group of contacts 1 In Menu mode select Contacts Groups 2 Press Options Create group 3 Enter a group name and press the Confirm key 4 To set a group ringtone press Options Group ringtone the Confirm key 5 Select a ringtone category a ringtone 6 Press Op...

Page 28: ... key to save the template To insert text templates in new messages 1 In Menu mode select Messages Create message a message type 2 In the text input field press Options Add text Template a template Use advanced camera functions To capture photos with decorative frames 1 In Menu mode select Camera to turn on the camera 2 Press Options Shooting mode Frame 3 Select a frame and press Select ...

Page 29: ... 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 30: ...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 31: ...amsung PC Studio and copy files from 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 1 Insert a memory card 2 In Menu mode select Settings PC connections Mass storage 3 Using an PC data cable connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC When connecte...

Page 32: ...ons Create playlist 3 Enter a title for your new playlist and press the Confirm key 4 Select the new playlist 5 Press Add Tracks 6 Select the files you want to include and press Add To customise your music player settings 1 In Menu mode select Music 2 Press Options Settings 3 Adjust the settings to customise your music player 4 Press Save ...

Page 33: ...ord to start recording 5 When you are finished recording press Stop To set up your favourite station list 1 In Menu mode select Applications FM radio 2 Select a radio station to add to the favourite station list 3 Press Options Add to Favourites 4 Select an empty location you want to set You can access your favourite stations by pressing the location number on the FM radio screen ...

Page 34: ...s Use the Bluetooth wireless feature To turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 In Menu mode select Applications Bluetooth 2 Press Options Settings 3 Scroll left or right to On 4 To allow other devices to locate your phone scroll down to My phone s visibility and scroll left or right to Visible 5 Press Save ...

Page 35: ... if it has one and press OK When the owner of the other device enters the same code or accepts the connection pairing is complete You may not need to enter a PIN depending on the device To send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 Select the file or item from one of your phone s applications that you want to send 2 Press Options Send via or Send namecard via Bluetooth when sending contact d...

Page 36: ...d send an SOS message In an emergency you can send SOS messages to your family or friends for help To activate the SOS message 1 In Menu mode select Messages Settings SOS messages Sending options 2 Scroll left or right to On 3 Scroll down and press the Confirm key to open the recipient list 4 Press the Confirm key to open your contact list 5 Select a contact 6 Select a number if necessary 7 Press ...

Page 37: ...o exit SOS mode press Make fake calls You can simulate an incoming call when 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 Record and play voice memos To record a voice memo 1 In Menu mode select Applications Voice recorder 2 Press the Confirm key to start recording ...

Page 38: ...elect a file Use Java powered games and applications 1 In Menu mode select Applications Games and more 2 Select a game or application from the list and 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 1 In Menu mode select Applications World clock 2 Press Options Add ...

Page 39: ...nd control alarms for important events To set a new alarm 1 In Menu mode select Applications Alarms 2 Select an empty alarm location 3 Set the details of the alarm 4 Press Save or press Options Save To stop an alarm When the alarm sounds Press OK or the Confirm key to stop the alarm Press Snooze to silence the alarm for the snooze period ...

Page 40: ...nu mode select Applications Calculator 2 Use the keys that corresponds to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations Convert currencies or measurements 1 In Menu mode select Applications Convertor a conversion type 2 Enter the currencies measurements and units in the appropriate fields Set a countdown timer 1 In Menu mode select Applications Timer 2 Press Set ...

Page 41: ...he alert Use the stopwatch 1 In Menu mode select Applications Stopwatch 2 Press Start to begin the stopwatch 3 Press Record to record lap times 4 When you are finished press Stop 5 Press Reset to clear recorded times Create a text memo 1 In Menu mode select Applications Memo 2 Press Create 3 Enter your memo text and press the Confirm key ...

Page 42: ...r View by month To create an event 1 In Menu mode select Applications Calendar 2 Press Options Create an event type 3 Enter the details of the event as required 4 Press Save or press the Confirm key To view events 1 In Menu mode select Applications Calendar 2 Select a date on the calendar 3 Select an event to view its details ...

Page 43: ...t 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 44: ... 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 45: ...with 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 Ensu...

Page 46: ...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 47: ... 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 48: ...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 49: ...necessary Ensure that your phone and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 metres 30 feet If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre A connection 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 ...

Page 50: ...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 51: ... 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 52: ...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 53: ...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 54: ...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 55: ...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 56: ... 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 57: ...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 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...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 61: ...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 62: ...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 63: ...uirements 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 made avai...

Page 64: ...ed in Korea Code No GH68 28129A English EU 12 2010 Rev 1 1 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider www samsungmobile com ...

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