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Solve problems

Help and personal needs

To save the time and expense of an

unnecessary service call, perform the simple

checks in this section before contacting a

service professional.

When you switch on your phone, the

following messages may appear:
“Insert SIM”
• Be sure that the SIM card is correctly

installed.

“Phone lock”
• The automatic locking function has been

enabled. You must enter the phone’s

password before you can use the phone.

“Enter PIN”
• You are using your phone for the first time.

You must enter the PIN supplied with the

SIM card.

• The PIN check feature is enabled. Every time

the phone is switched on, the PIN has to be

entered. To disable this feature, use the PIN

check menu.

“Enter PUK”
• The PIN code has been entered incorrectly

three times, and the SIM card is now

blocked. Enter the PUK supplied by your

service provider.

“No network,” “Network failure,” or “Not

done” displays
• The network connection has been lost. You

may be in a weak signal area. Move and try

again.

Summary of Contents for SGH-E500

Page 1: ...SGH E500 User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...int service station or near fuels or chemicals Switch off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous Switch off the phone near all medical equipment Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy Follow any regulations or rules in force Interference All wireless...

Page 3: ... your phone away from small children Keep the phone and all its parts including accessories out of the reach of small children Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung approved batteries and accessories such as headsets and PC data cables Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phon...

Page 4: ...n on the referenced page Indicates that you need to press the Navigation keys to scroll to the specified option and then select it Indicates a key on the phone For example Indicates a soft key whose function is displayed on the phone screen For example Menu Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video Special features of your phone Music player Play mu...

Page 5: ... Enjoy Java based embedded games and download new games Digital data printing Print images messages and other personal data directly from your phone Women s life Use multiple features designed for women in our modern world Offline mode Switch your phone to offline to use its non wireless functions in an airplane Multimedia Message Service MMS Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of tex...

Page 6: ...e Answer calls 17 Step outside the phone 18 Begin with your camera the web and other special features Use the camera 18 Play music 19 Browse the web 20 Use Phonebook 21 Send messages 22 View messages 24 Use Bluetooth 25 Use voice recognition 27 Enter text 29 ABC T9 Number and Symbol modes Call functions 32 Advanced calling features Menu functions 37 All menu options listed Solve problems 124 Help ...

Page 7: ...e p 63 p 65 p 65 p 65 p 65 p 67 5 Messages p 67 1 Create new message 2 My messages 3 Templates 4 Delete all 5 Settings p 67 p 71 p 77 p 79 p 79 5 Messages continued 6 Broadcast messages 7 Memory status p 86 p 87 6 My files p 87 1 Images 2 Videos 3 Music 4 Sounds 5 Other files 6 Memory status p 88 p 89 p 90 p 91 p 92 p 93 7 Planner p 93 1 Alarm 2 Calendar 3 Memo 4 World clock 5 Calculator 6 Convert...

Page 8: ...e Keys features and locations Special function keys Earpiece Main display Dial key Alphanumeric keys Web access Confirm key Microphone Navigation keys Up Down Left Right Right soft key External display Camera key Headset Adapter jack Power on off Menu exit key Left soft keys Delete key Camera lens Volume keys Try to avoid any chemicals especially alcohol based chemicals ink or oils from coming in ...

Page 9: ...tity Module card loaded with your subscription details such as your PIN and available optional services Install and charge the phone Remove the battery cover If the phone is already on first turn it off by pressing and holding Install the SIM card Make sure that the gold coloured contacts on the card are face down Install the battery Reattach the cover ...

Page 10: ...y icon blinks If the battery level becomes too low the phone automatically turns off Recharge your battery Plug the travel adapter into the phone Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet When the phone is completely charged the battery icon becomes still unplug the adapter from the power outlet Remove the adapter from the phone ...

Page 11: ...owed to use mobile devices such as in an airplane and at a hospital To switch to Offline mode press Menu and select Settings Phone settings Offline mode On In Offline mode you can use non wireless functions such as games calendar camera and music player Switch on Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold 3 If necessary enter the PIN and press OK...

Page 12: ...onfirm input Send or answer a call In Idle mode retrieve numbers recently dialled missed or received Delete characters from the display and selected items in an application In Idle mode initiate voice recognition Press and hold to switch the phone on or off End a call In Menu mode cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode Enter numbers letters and some special characters In Idle mode press an...

Page 13: ... adjust the key tone volume With the phone closed press and hold to turn on the external display In Idle mode access the Camera menu press and hold to turn on the camera In Camera mode take a photo or record a video Layout Text and graphics display messages instructions and information you enter Icons display various icons Menu Contacts Soft key function indicators show the current functions assig...

Page 14: ...re active p 117 Bluetooth active p 57 Synchronised with a PC GPRS network EDGE network Home Zone if registered for the appropriate service Office Zone if registered for the appropriate service Roaming network Ringer type p 115 None Melody Vibration Melody and vibration Vibration then melody Melody then vibration Silent mode Vibration Silent mode Mute Battery power level Depending on your country o...

Page 15: ...on Press the right soft key to return to the previous menu level Select Back Select an option 1 Press a desired soft key 2 Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option 3 Press Select or to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted 4 To exit choose either of the following methods Press Back to move up one level Press to return to Idle mode Use shortcuts Press the numb...

Page 16: ...ry 3 Select a ringtone 4 Press Save Display language Call ringer melody You can set wallpaper for the idle screen on each display For the main display 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Display settings Wallpaper Main display Main display 2 Select an image category 3 Select an image 4 Press Save For the external display 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Display settings Wall...

Page 17: ...olour for the display components such as title bars and highlight bars 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Display settings Skin 2 Select a colour pattern Menu mode skin color You can set Left Right and Down to function as shortcuts to access your favourite menus 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Phone settings Shortcuts 2 Select a key 3 Select a menu to be assigned to the ke...

Page 18: ...menu item 1 In Idle mode press Up 2 Scroll to an item 3 Press My Menu mode You can switch the phone to Silent mode to avoid disturbing other people Press and hold in Idle mode You can protect the phone against unauthorised use with a phone password The phone will require the password on power up 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Security Change password 2 Enter the default password 000...

Page 19: ...new password again and press OK 5 Select Phone lock 6 Select Enable 7 Enter the password and press OK 1 Enter an area code and phone number 2 Press 3 To end the call press Make a call 1 When the phone rings press 2 To end the call press Press Volume Answer a call Adjust the volume during a call ...

Page 20: ...take a photo The photo is saved automatically 4 Press Back to take another photo Take a photo 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select My files Images My photos 2 Select the photo you want 1 In Idle mode press and hold Camera to turn on the camera 2 Press 1 to switch to Record mode 3 Press or Camera to start recording 4 Press or Camera to stop recording The video is saved automatically 5 Press to reco...

Page 21: ...msung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User s Guide Receive via Bluetooth p 59 Play a video Copy music files to the phone 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Applications Music Player 2 Press Options and select Add music 3 Press to select the files you want and press Add 1 From the music player screen press 2 During playback use the following keys pauses or resumes playback Up opens the current play l...

Page 22: ...s to the next file Skips forward in a file when held down Volume adjusts the volume 3 Press Down to stop playback Play music files continued In Idle mode press or press Menu and select Browser Home To scroll through browser items press Up or Down To select an item press or To return to the previous page press Back or C To return to the homepage press and hold C To access browser options select or ...

Page 23: ...ax Other Email Graphic ID Ringtone Group and Notes 4 Press Save or to save the contact Add a contact To the SIM card 1 In Idle mode enter a phone number and press 2 Select SIM New 3 Enter a name 4 Press to save the contact 1 In Idle mode press Contacts 2 Enter the first few letters of the name you want 3 Select a contact 4 Scroll to a number and press to dial or press to edit contact information F...

Page 24: ...tion 3 Press to save the name card 4 To send the name card press Options and select Send via a sending method Create and send a name card 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages Create new message Text message 2 Enter the message text and press 3 Enter destination numbers 4 Press to send the message Send a text message SMS ...

Page 25: ... or video select Add image or Add video and add an image or a video clip For Sound select Add sound and add a sound clip Send a multimedia message MMS 6 Select Text 7 Enter the message text and press 8 Press Options and select Send 9 Enter destination numbers or e mail addresses 10 Press to send the message 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages Create new message Email 2 Select Subject Sen...

Page 26: ... Options and select Send 9 Enter e mail addresses 10 Press to send the e mail Send an e mail continued When a notification appears 1 Press View 2 Select the message from the Inbox From the Inbox 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages My messages Inbox 2 Select an SMS message When a notification appears 1 Press View 2 Select the message from the Inbox View a text message View a multimedia me...

Page 27: ...ss Menu and select Messages My messages Inbox 2 Select an MMS message 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages My messages Email inbox 2 Select Check new mail 3 Select an e mail or a header 4 If you selected a header press Options and select Retrieve to view the body of the e mail View an e mail 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Applications Bluetooth Activation On 2 Select My phone s visi...

Page 28: ...uetooth PIN if it has one and press OK When the owner of the other device enters the same code the pairing is complete Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device 1 Access an application Phonebook My files Calendar or Memo 2 Select the item you want to send 3 Press Options and select Send via Bluetooth 4 Select a device 5 If necessary enter the Bluetooth PIN and press OK Send data ...

Page 29: ... receive data via Bluetooth your phone s Bluetooth feature must be active 1 When a device attempts to access your phone press Yes to permit the connection 2 If necessary press Yes to confirm that you are willing to receive Receive data 1 In Idle mode press C 2 At the voice prompt say just Call or say Call and then a person s name or phone number 3 If you said just Call say a name or phone number 4...

Page 30: ...ollowing commands Call person s name phone number dial a number by saying a name or phone number in Phonebook Dial a name continued Access features Send SMS person s name or phone number send an SMS message Lookup person s name access contact details Go To menu access a menu Check status check the signal status remaining battery power or your phone number 3 Follow the corresponding menu procedure ...

Page 31: ...ext input mode indicator displays when the cursor is in a text field Press and hold to switch between T9 and ABC modes Press to change case or to switch to Number mode Press and hold to switch to Symbol mode Using ABC mode Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen creating an SMS message with GSM alphabet encoding Characters in order displayed Key Upper case Lowe...

Page 32: ...keystrokes Entering a word in T9 mode 1 Press 2 to 9 to start entering a word Press each key once for each letter For example press 4 3 5 5 and 6 to enter Hello in T9 mode T9 predicts the word that you are typing and it may change with each key that you press 2 Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters 3 When the word displays correctly go to step 4 Otherwise press 0 to display al...

Page 33: ...for your key presses When there are no more alternative words Spell displays on the bottom line 3 Press Spell 4 Enter the word you want using ABC mode and press Add Using Number mode Number mode enables you to enter numbers Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want Using Symbol mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols To Press display more symbols Up or Down select a symbol the cor...

Page 34: ...ou want and press Making a call from Phonebook Once you have stored a number in Phonebook you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook p 40 You can also use the speed dial feature to assign your most frequently dialled numbers to specific number keys p 43 You can quickly dial a number from the SIM card using the location number assigned when stored 1 In Idle mode enter the location numbe...

Page 35: ...swer is active you can press any key to answer a call except for Reject and p 113 When Active flip is active you can simply open the phone p 113 Press Reject or to reject a call Press and hold Volume to reject a call or mute the ringer depending on the Volume key setting p 112 Viewing missed calls If you have missed calls the screen displays how many calls you have missed 1 Press View 2 If necessa...

Page 36: ...Placing a call on hold Retrieving Press Hold to place the call on hold or press Retrieve to retrieve the call Making a second call You can make another call if your network supports this function 1 Press Hold to put the call on hold 2 Make the second call in the normal way 3 Press Swap to switch between the calls 4 Press Options and select End held call to end the call on hold 5 To end the current...

Page 37: ...e feature Press again to switch back to the earpiece Using In call options Press Options to access the following options during a call Switch to headset Switch to phone switch the call to a Bluetooth headset or hands free car kit or back to the phone Voice clarity on Voice clarity off remove extraneous noise and increase call quality so that the person with whom you are speaking can hear you clear...

Page 38: ...on a multi party call Split have a private conversation with the selected participant The other participants can converse with each other After the private conversation select Join to return both private participants to the multi party call Transfer transfer the currently active call to a caller on hold The two callers can talk to each other but you are disconnected from the call Remove disconnect...

Page 39: ...d or missed Accessing a call log 1 Press Left or Right to move to another call type 2 Press Up or Down to scroll through the call list 3 Press to dial a number or to view the details of a call Using call log options From the call list press Options to access the following options Details access the call details about the selected call log Call make a call to the number Add to Phonebook save the nu...

Page 40: ...s menu displays the most recent calls you have received Delete all Menu 1 5 Use this menu to delete all of the logs in each call type 1 Press to select the call types to be cleared 2 Press Delete 3 Press Yes to confirm the deletion Call time Menu 1 6 This menu displays the time log for calls made and received The actual time invoiced by your service provider will vary Last call time check the leng...

Page 41: ...Set max cost you must reset the counter before you can make another call Max cost check the maximum cost limit set in Set max cost Reset counters reset the cost counters Set max cost set the maximum cost authorised for your calls Price Unit set the price per unit that is applied when the cost of your calls is calculated Phonebook Menu 2 You can store phone numbers on your SIM card and in your phon...

Page 42: ...e send an SMS or MMS message to the selected number or send an MMS message or e mail to the selected e mail address Copy copy the number to the phone s memory to the SIM card or to the FDN list Copy to phone copy the e mail address to the phone s memory Send via send the contact via SMS MMS e mail or Bluetooth Delete delete the selected contact Mark as default number set the selected number as the...

Page 43: ... and select Add 2 Enter your PIN2 and press OK 3 Enter information about the contact Name assign a name Phone number add a number Location assign a location number 4 Press Save to save the contact Using contact options You can access contact options by pressing Options in the FDN list Create contact Menu 2 3 Use this menu to add a new contact to Phonebook Storing a contact in the phone s memory 1 ...

Page 44: ...person 3 Press Options and select Save or Save to save the contact Storing a contact on the SIM card 1 Select SIM 2 Enter a name and press Down 3 Enter a phone number and press Down 4 Change the location number if necessary 5 Press Save to save the contact Group Menu 2 4 Use this menu to organise your contacts in caller groups You can set domain name extensions and retrieve one by pressing Options...

Page 45: ...lected group Group members however will not be deleted from Phonebook Speed dial Menu 2 5 Use this menu to assign speed dial numbers 2 to 9 for 8 of your most frequently dialled numbers Assigning speed dial numbers 1 Scroll to a key location from 2 to 9 Key 1 is reserved for your voicemail server 2 Press Options and select Add Contact or FDN contact 3 Select a contact from the contact list 4 Selec...

Page 46: ...phone s memory p 41 Using name card options After saving your name card press Options to access the following options Edit edit the name card Send via send the name card via SMS MMS e mail or Bluetooth Exchange namecard exchange the name card with another person via Bluetooth Remove delete the name card Print via Bluetooth print the name card by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth Some...

Page 47: ...ll of the contacts from your phone s memory your SIM card or the FDN list Memory status display the number of contacts you have stored in Phonebook Service number Menu 2 9 Use this menu to view the list of Service Dialling Numbers SDN assigned by your service provider including emergency numbers and numbers for directory enquiries This menu is available if your SIM card supports SDN 1 Scroll to th...

Page 48: ...ung PC Studio User s Guide Receive via an active Bluetooth connection p 59 Creating a play list Add the music files to the play list so you can play them 1 From the music payer screen press Options and select Add music 2 Press to select the files you want and press Add Playing music files 1 From the music player screen press Options and select Play via 2 Select Phone to use the phone speaker Selec...

Page 49: ...nt play list or all play lists Remove from playlist remove the selected file from the play list Send via send the file via e mail or Bluetooth Set as set the file as your ringtone as a ringtone for a Phonebook entry or as a ringtone for alarms Left Returns to the previous file Moves backward in a file when held down Right Skips to the next file Skips forward in a file when held down Up Opens the c...

Page 50: ...ot expired Key management manage the licence keys you have acquired Shortcuts view the functions of the keys you can use during playback Accessing the play list From the music player screen press Up Press Options to access the following options Play via play the selected file via the phone speaker or a Bluetooth stereo headset Add music add files to the play list Move track in playlist move the se...

Page 51: ...record additional memos Playing a voice memo 1 From the Voice recorder screen press Options and select Go to My voice clips 2 Select a voice memo The memo plays During playback use the following keys Using voice recorder options From the Voice recorder screen press Options to access the following options Record record a new voice memo Go to My voice clips access the voice memo list Key Function Pa...

Page 52: ...ix of file names Visualisation change the playback animation Image editor Menu 3 3 Use this menu to edit your photos using an assortment of editing tools Applying an effect 1 Press Options and select New image Open or Take photo 2 Select a photo or take a new photo 3 Press Load or press Options and select Load 4 Press Options and select Effects an effect option 5 Press Done 6 Press Options and sel...

Page 53: ...arious editing tools Makeover kits Menu 3 4 1 Use this menu to decorate the appearance of a person on a photo by using various tools 1 Press Options and select New image Open or Take photo 2 Select a photo or take a new photo 3 If you take a new photo adjust the chin line of the photo by pressing the Navigation keys 4 Press Options and select Load 5 Press Options and select one of the following op...

Page 54: ...ption from this menu Women s life Menu 3 5 Your phone has special menus which can be useful for women in modern world Fragrance type Menu 3 5 1 Use this menu to help you choose the fragrance type best suited for your personal image according to your own preferences such as your favourite food and music your hobbies fashion sense and the places you love to go Creating a profile 1 Press Create or pr...

Page 55: ...the profile item Send via multimedia message send the fragrance type via MMS Delete delete the fragrance type Using fragrance type options From the fragrance type list press Options to access the following options View view the fragrance type details Create create a new fragrance type Delete delete the selected fragrance type or all fragrance types Biorhythm Menu 3 5 2 Use this menu to check where...

Page 56: ...thm screen select Biorhythm alarm 2 Set each alarm option Set biorhythm alarm activate the alarm Birthday enter your birth date Alarm time enter the time for the alarm to ring AM PM set AM or PM in 12 hour time format Alarm day check the days for the alarm Alarm tone select an alarm tone 3 When you have finished press Save Height Weight ratio Menu 3 5 3 Use this menu to measure the percentage by w...

Page 57: ...rently 5 Move to the How long field and enter the length of work time 6 Press Save Accessing a calorie item When you enter the Calories menu the total calories consumed for the selected day are displayed at the bottom of the calendar Select a day to view the details From the calorie list press Options to access the following options Change time enter the length of work time Create add a new calori...

Page 58: ... many enter the number of the items 4 When you have finished press Save to add the item to the bag From the item list on a shopping bag press Options to access the following options Edit edit information about the item Add add a new item to the bag Delete remove the selected item or all items from the bag Bluetooth Menu 3 6 Using Bluetooth wireless you can connect the phone wirelessly to other Blu...

Page 59: ...ata Bluetooth services display available Bluetooth services Searching for and pairing with a Bluetooth device 1 From the Bluetooth menu select My devices 2 Select Search new device After searching a list of devices to which you can connect displays The following icons indicate the kind of device Stereo headset Mobile phone Computer If there are obstacles between the devices the maximum operating d...

Page 60: ...Options to access the following options Connect connect to a headset or hands free car kit Disconnect end the connection with the connected device Browse files search for data from the device and import data directly to your phone Service list access the Bluetooth service list of the device Rename rename the paired device Authorise device Unauthorise device determine whether or not the phone asks ...

Page 61: ...luetooth your phone s Bluetooth feature must be active and its visibility must be enabled If an unauthorised Bluetooth device sends data to your phone the phone displays a confirmation message To receive data press Yes Java world Menu 3 7 Use this menu to access the embedded Java games and downloaded Java applications Playing a game Select a game from the game list and follow the onscreen instruct...

Page 62: ...sed for applications requiring network access The following options are available APN enter the access point name of the network gateway Login ID enter the user ID Password enter the password Proxy select whether or not the phone uses a proxy server to launch the web browser Proxy settings customise the following proxy settings When the proxy is set to Enable IP address enter the gateway address P...

Page 63: ... or number Repeat to start over with another command Cancel to end the voice recognition 6 Say the number type you want if the name has more than one number Accessing features 1 Access the Voice commands menu or press C in Idle mode to activate voice recognition 2 At the voice prompt say one of the following commands Send SMS send an SMS message Lookup access contact details Go To access a menu Ch...

Page 64: ...one to better recognise your voice Digit dialling set the phone to recognise your voice for voice recognition and also to reset settings Select location select a country in which you speak the language Adapt digits adapt your phone to recognise your vocal style and pronunciation for each digit Follow the voice prompts to adapt the phone Reset digits return to default settings Sound configure sound...

Page 65: ...ay vary depending on your service provider s plans For details see your SIM card instructions or contact your service provider Browser Menu 4 The Wireless Application Protocol WAP on your phone allows you to access the wireless web Using the web browser you can access up to date information and a wide variety of media content such as wallpapers ringtones and music files To access this menu press M...

Page 66: ...tion about the browser Accessing other phone menus From any web page press to access the following options Enter URL enter a URL address manually Bookmarks switch to the Bookmarks menu Messages check the messages stored in the My messages folder You can also create and send a new SMS message My files switch to the My files menu Exiting the browser Press to end the network connection and exit the b...

Page 67: ...ge Using bookmark options On the Bookmark screen press Options to access the following options Open access the website Edit edit the address and name of the bookmark Delete delete the selected bookmark or all bookmarks Enter URL Menu 4 3 Use this menu to manually enter the URL address of a website and access the website Clear cache Menu 4 4 Use this menu to clear the cache which is a temporary mem...

Page 68: ...e access point name of the GPRS network gateway Login ID enter the user ID Password enter the password When the proxy is set to Disable DNS1 enter the primary address DNS2 enter the secondary address APN enter the access point name of the GPRS network gateway Login ID enter the user ID Password enter the password GSM settings customise the following GSM network settings When the proxy is set to En...

Page 69: ...adcast messages To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Messages Create new message Menu 5 1 Use this menu to create and send text messages multimedia messages or e mails Text message Menu 5 1 1 Short Message Service SMS allows you to send or receive text messages including pictures audio clips and animated images Creating and sending an SMS message 1 Enter your message and press 2 ...

Page 70: ... a text template Phonebook entry or bookmark Add picture Add animation Add melody attach a simple image an animated image or a melody Attach add a name card or calendar data as a data format attachment Save in save the message in another message folder Input language change the language to be used in T9 input mode Text style change the text attributes Multimedia message Menu 5 1 2 Multimedia Messa...

Page 71: ...ssage press Options to access the following options Add add the message subject or message text Add image Add video Add sound add an image a video clip or a sound clip Change image Change video Change sound replace an added item Edit edit the subject or text Preview view the message as it will be shown on the recipient s phone View open the selected attachment Send send the message Save in save th...

Page 72: ...xt audio and images To use this feature you need to subscribe to an e mail service and set up your e mail account and profile p 84 p 85 Creating and sending an e mail 1 Select the Subject line 2 Enter the subject of your e mail and press 3 Select the Message line 4 Enter the e mail text and press 5 Select the File attach line 6 Add media files document files stored in the Other files folder or Pho...

Page 73: ...files stored in the Other files folder View Play open the selected attachment Send send the e mail Save in save the e mail in another message folder Attach attach Phonebook entries as name cards or calender data or memos as data format attachments Remove subject Remove message clear the subject or text Remove delete the selected attachment or all attachments Remove all attachments delete all attac...

Page 74: ... normal mode This option is available only when the message consists of a single page Delete delete the message Move to phone Move to SIM move the message between the SIM card and the phone s memory Zoom view enlarge the font size so that you can view enlarged text Add to block list add the sender s number to the Block list to reject the messages from the sender Cut address extract URL addresses e...

Page 75: ...eople Delete delete the message or all messages Add to block list add the sender s number to the Block list to reject the messages from the sender Cut address extract URL addresses e mail addresses or phone numbers from the message Attached items save media contents from the message to your phone s memory Lock Unlock lock the message to prevent it from being deleted or unlock the message Details a...

Page 76: ...ould a message from the Inbox To edit the MMS message press Options and select Edit Outbox Menu 5 2 3 This folder stores messages that the phone is attempting to send or has failed to send While viewing a message press Options to access the following options View Play open the selected file Register save the attached name cards and calendar items to the phone Save to My files save the selected fil...

Page 77: ...s View Play open the selected file Register save the attached name cards and calendar items to the phone Save to My files save the selected file Forward forward the message to other people Delete delete the selected message Move to phone Move to SIM move the message between the SIM card and the phone s memory Print via Bluetooth print the message by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth ...

Page 78: ...e mail Press and hold Volume to move to the first or last page in the e mail 4 Press or to view the next or previous e mail Using e mail options While viewing the e mail or header press Options to access the following options Retrieve retrieve the body of the e mail from the e mail server View Play open the selected file Save to My files save the selected file Register save the attached name cards...

Page 79: ...rom the e mail to your phone s memory Print via Bluetooth print the message by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth Some printers may not be compatible with the phone Lock Unlock lock the message to prevent it from being deleted or unlock the message Details access the e mail properties My folder Menu 5 2 6 Use this menu to view the messages you have moved to this folder using the Move ...

Page 80: ...ess embedded MMS templates or ones you have saved so that you can use them in composing an MMS message Creating a template 1 Press Options and select Add new 2 Create a template as you would when creating an MMS message 3 Press Options and select Save in Templates Using template options From the template list press Options to access the following options View open the selected template Send send t...

Page 81: ...essages Request delivery receipt set the network to inform you when messages have been delivered Character support select a character encoding type When you select Auto the phone switches the encoding type from GSM alphabet to Unicode if you enter an Unicode character Use of Unicode encoding will reduce the maximum number of characters in a message to about half If this menu is not shown your phon...

Page 82: ...hidden from the recipient s phone Request read receipt send a read reply request along with your messages Priority set the priority level of your messages Expiry set the length of time your messages are stored in the MMS server Delivery time set a time delay before messages are sent Receiving options set up the options for receiving MMS messages Anonymous reject reject messages from unknown sender...

Page 83: ...ers Profile name assign a name to the MMS profile Server URL enter the address of your MMS server Proxy connect to the GPRS network using the proxy server GPRS settings customise the settings required for connecting to the GPRS network when the proxy is set to Enable IP address enter the gateway address Port enter the port number APN enter the access point name used for the address of the GPRS net...

Page 84: ...y type of item of up to 100 KB Moderate video you can add any type of items of up to 300 KB Creation mode select an MMS creation mode Warning you can create a message with any type of content and of any size but the phone will inform you when the content and size have exceeded the maximum Free you can create a message with any type of contents and of any size Restricted you can create a message wi...

Page 85: ...enter the tag line in your signature Receiving options set up the options for receiving e mails Check interval determine how often the phone checks the server for incoming e mails If you select Not used you can use the Check new mail feature to receive new e mails manually Send read receipt determine whether or not the phone sends a read reply for incoming e mails If you select Announce the phone ...

Page 86: ...d account To access the following options press Options and select Next or press User name enter a user name Email address enter your e mail address Reply address enter your e mil address to be used when the recipient sends a reply To access the following options press Options and select Next or press SMTP server enter the IP address or host name of the outgoing e mail server SMTP port enter the S...

Page 87: ...en the protocol type is IMAP4 IMAP4 server enter the IP address or host name of the server that receives your e mail IMAP4 port enter the IMAP4 port number Same ID and password select if you want to have the same user ID and password with the outgoing e mail server IMAP4 user ID enter the IMAP4 user name IMAP4 password enter the IMAP4 password Secure connection IMAP4 use a secure connection for th...

Page 88: ... messages from the wireless web server Receive set how your phone receives push messages Service centre enter the address of the server from which you want to receive push messages Broadcast messages Menu 5 6 The broadcast service delivers short messages on various topics such as the weather or traffic Use this menu to change the settings for the service and to access broadcast messages Read open ...

Page 89: ...eos music files and sound clips stored in the phone s memory To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select My files Tips for Digital Rights Management As a result of the Digital Rights Management DRM system some of the media items you download from the Internet or receive by MMS may require a licence key to access them You can acquire the key from the website which owns the rights to the ...

Page 90: ...begins 4 Press Back to stop the slide show Using image options While viewing an image press Options to access the following options List return to the image list Send via send the file via MMS e mail or Bluetooth Set as set the image as your wallpaper for the displays or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry Edit edit the image using the Image editor if it is a photo taken by the camera on th...

Page 91: ... Key management manage the licence keys you have acquired Videos Menu 6 2 This menu displays video clips you have recorded downloaded received in messages or imported from a computer Playing a video clip 1 Select a video folder 2 Select a video clip During playback use the following keys To print via USB you first need to set the USB mode to Pictbridge p 113 Some printers may not be compatible wit...

Page 92: ...m being deleted or unlock the file Details access the file properties Activate key get a new licence key when the key for the selected DRM file expires Reactivate key get another key even when the key for the selected DRM file has not expired Key management manage the licence keys you have acquired Music Menu 6 3 This menu displays music files you have downloaded or imported from a computer 1 Sele...

Page 93: ...cted file via MMS e mail or Bluetooth Set as set the file as your ringtone as a ringtone for a Phonebook entry or a ringtone for alarms Move to Favourite sounds Move to move the file to another folder Delete delete the file Rename change the file name Bluetooth visibility share the currently selected file or the files you want with other Bluetooth devices Lock Unlock lock the file to prevent it fr...

Page 94: ...he file list Bluetooth visibility share the selected file or the files you want with other Bluetooth devices Print via print the image by connecting the phone to a printer via USB or Bluetooth Lock Unlock lock the file to prevent it from being deleted or unlock the file Details access the file properties Activate key get a new licence key when the key for the selected DRM file expires Reactivate k...

Page 95: ...ator converter timer and stopwatch To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Planner Alarm Menu 7 1 Use this menu to set alarms The alert type for a normal alarm corresponds to the call alert type settings A wake up alarm is not affected by your sound settings Setting an alarm 1 Select the type of alarm 2 Set each alarm option Alarm activate the alarm Alarm time enter the time for the...

Page 96: ...he phone is off when it is time for the alarm to sound the phone switches on and sounds the alarm Calendar Menu 7 2 Use this menu to keep track of your schedule Selecting a day on the calendar When you access the Calendar menu the calendar in Month view appears with today s date indicated by a blue box Press Left or Right to move by day Press Up or Down to move by week Press Volume to move by mont...

Page 97: ...ormation about the appointed location Alarm set an alarm for the item before set how long before the item the alarm is to alert you Alarm tone select an alarm tone Repeat for Appointment select to set the item to recur and select a repeat option until for Appointment set the ending date if the item will recur 4 Press Save to save the item Entering an anniversary 1 Select a date on the calendar 2 P...

Page 98: ...gs Task enter information about the task Start date enter the starting date Due date enter the ending date Priority select a priority level Alarm set an alarm for the task before set how long before the task the alarm is to alert you Alarm time enter the time for the alarm to ring AM PM select AM or PM in 12 hour time format Alarm tone select an alarm tone 4 Press Save to save the task Consulting ...

Page 99: ... view mode of the calendar Done Not done change the status of the task item Delete delete the item Print via Bluetooth print the item details by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth Some printers may not be compatible with the phone Using calendar options On the calendar press Options to access the following options View by change the view mode of the calendar Create add a new item Go t...

Page 100: ...ek view Press Options and select View by a view mode Day view You can view items for the selected date The following icons may display to indicate the item status Alarm set Recurring item Completed task Task priority Red high Blue normal and Grey low Select an item to view its details Week view You can view items for the selected week A cell on the timetable indicates the presence of item informat...

Page 101: ...r of memos stored in the phone s memory World clock Menu 7 4 Use this menu to find out the current time in another part of the world Viewing world time 1 From the world map press Left or Right to scroll to the city you want on the upper or lower line As the time line moves the time and date of the given zone display 2 Press to save the time zone Applying daylight saving time 1 From the world map p...

Page 102: ...7 6 Use this menu for common conversions such as currency and temperature Performing a conversion 1 Select a converter 2 Press Left or Right to select the original unit and press Down 3 Enter the value to be converted and press Down Press to insert a decimal point Press to change the temperature to above zero or below zero 4 Press Left or Right to select the unit to which you want to convert The e...

Page 103: ...he timer before it rings Stopwatch Menu 7 8 Use this menu to measure elapsed time The maximum time is 10 hours 1 Press to start the stopwatch 2 Press to check an interval You can repeat this step for a total of 4 intervals Camera Menu 8 You can use the camera module embedded in your phone to take photos and record videos To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Camera or press Camera...

Page 104: ...tos folder Using camera options in Capture mode In Capture mode press to access the following options Record video switch to Record mode Shooting mode take a photo in the following modes Single shot take a photo in Normal mode You can select whether or not the camera automatically saves a photo Multi shot take a series of action stills You can select the number of photos the camera will take When ...

Page 105: ...finder mode select a preview screen Scene program set whether or not to use Night shot mode Exposure metering select a method to determine the exposure of an image based on a specific area of the image White balance adjust the colour balance of the photo You can make your photo appear warmer or cooler Preferences change the following camera settings Shutter sound select the sound that you hear whe...

Page 106: ... shot photos Key Function Left Right Adjusts the brightness Up Down Zooms in or out Volume up Flips the image vertically Volume down Shows the mirror image 1 Switches to Record mode p 106 2 Changes the image size 3 Changes the image quality 4 Changes the shooting mode 5 Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect 6 Changes the white balance setting 7 Selects a decorative frame 8 Sets the t...

Page 107: ...want with other Bluetooth devices Print via print the image by connecting the phone to a printer via USB or Bluetooth Lock Unlock lock the file to prevent it from being deleted or unlock the file Details access the file properties Taking a photo with the phone closed 1 Press and hold Camera The icon displays 2 If necessary press Volume up to switch to Capture mode 3 Make any desired adjustments Pr...

Page 108: ...s or Camera to start recording 4 Press or Camera to stop recording The video is automatically saved in the My video clips folder Using camera options in Record mode In Record mode press to access the following options Take photo switch to Capture mode Effects change the colour tone or apply a special effect Timer set a time delay before the camera starts recording a video Go to My video clips acce...

Page 109: ...ord audio record a video clip with audio White balance adjust the colour balance of the video You can make your video appear warmer or cooler Zoom sound turn the sound effect for zooming on or off Brightness sound turn the sound effect for brightness adjustment on or off Default name change the default prefix of file names Camcorder shortcuts view the functions of the keys you can use in Record mo...

Page 110: ...ideo clips folder p 89 Bluetooth visibility share the file with other Bluetooth devices Lock Unlock lock the file to prevent it from being deleted or unlock the file Details access the file properties 2 Changes the frame size 3 Changes the image quality 4 Changes the video recording mode 5 Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect 6 Changes the white balance setting 7 Mutes or unmutes th...

Page 111: ... menu to access a list of photos you have taken p 88 Go to My video clips Menu 8 4 Use this menu to access a list of videos you have recorded p 89 Settings Menu 9 The Settings menu provides you with various setting options to customise the phone to your preferences and needs You can also reset the settings to their default values To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Settings Time...

Page 112: ...oad Phone settings Menu 9 2 Many different features of your phone s system can be customised to suit your preferences Language Menu 9 2 1 Use this menu to select a language for the display text Greeting message Menu 9 2 2 Use this menu to enter the greeting that is displayed briefly when the phone is switched on Shortcuts Menu 9 2 3 You can use the Navigation keys as shortcuts to access specific m...

Page 113: ...f your own using your favourite menu items which can be easily accessed by pressing Up in Idle mode Setting up My menu item 1 Select an item to be changed 2 Select the menu item you want Using item options Press Options to access the following options Assign assign an item Change change the selected item Remove remove the selected item Remove all remove all items Advanced shortcuts Menu 9 2 5 Use ...

Page 114: ...sed as a shortcut key 2 Select a menu to be assigned to the key Using Advanced shortcut options Press Options to access the following options Assign assign a shortcut menu Change change a shortcut menu Remove deactivate the shortcut assignment to the selected key Remove all deactivate all shortcut assignments Volume key Menu 9 2 6 Use this menu to change the volume key settings Volume key function...

Page 115: ...elect to use your phone as a modem Pictbridge select to connect your phone to a PictBridge compatible printer Extra settings Menu 9 2 9 You can turn the automatic redialling or answering features on or off Auto redial set the phone to make up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call Anykey answer answer an incoming call by pressing any key except for Reject and Voice cla...

Page 116: ...of the menu background image Cover display select an image or text to be displayed on the external display Clock select a clock type Cover title enter the text you want Wallpaper images select an image Text display Menu 9 3 2 You can change the display settings for the text displayed on the idle screen Text position select a position If you do not want text to display in Idle mode select Off Text ...

Page 117: ...ay Show cover indicators Menu 9 3 8 Use this menu to set whether or not the icons are shown on the external display after the display turns off Sound settings Menu 9 4 Use this menu to customise various sound settings Incoming call Menu 9 4 1 Use this menu to select a volume level and alert type for incoming calls Alert type specify how you are to be informed of incoming calls Ring tone select a r...

Page 118: ...t the tone that the phone sounds when you open or close the phone Silent mode Menu 9 4 6 Use this menu to set how the phone acts to alert you to a specific event in Silent mode Extra tones Menu 9 4 7 Use this menu to customise additional tones for the phone Minute minder set the phone to beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call Connection tone set t...

Page 119: ...e phone controls the use of the keypad light Any time the keypad light is always used Night time the keypad light is used only between 5 00 PM and 9 00 AM Custom time you can specify the time period that the keypad light is used Network services Menu 9 6 Use this menu to access network services Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them if you wish Call ...

Page 120: ...is network service allows you to restrict your calls 1 Select a call barring option All outgoing prohibit outgoing calls International prohibit international calls International except home only allow calls to numbers within the current country when you are abroad and to your home country All incoming prohibit incoming calls Incoming while abroad prohibit incoming calls when you use your phone out...

Page 121: ...cally You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two Caller ID Menu 9 6 5 This network service allows you to hide your phone number from the person you are calling However some networks do not allow the user to change this setting If you select Default the phone will use the default setting provided by the network Voice mail server ...

Page 122: ... this menu to protect the phone against unauthorised use by managing the several access codes of your phone and SIM card PIN check Menu 9 7 1 The 4 to 8 digit PIN Personal Identification Number protects your SIM card against unauthorised use When this feature is enabled the phone requires your PIN each time it is switched on Change PIN Menu 9 7 2 Use this menu to change your PIN The PIN check feat...

Page 123: ...k entries messages or files When a privacy options enabled you must enter the phone password to access the locked items or functions SIM lock Menu 9 7 6 The SIM lock feature allows your phone to work only with the current SIM by assigning a SIM lock code You must enter the SIM lock code to use a different SIM card FDN mode Menu 9 7 7 If supported by your SIM card Fixed Dialling Number FDN mode res...

Page 124: ...ts specify phone numbers to which you want to send the tracking messages Sender enter the sender s name Message check the preset tracking message text 3 When you have finished press Save 4 Press Accept if you agree to the terms and conditions of service listed on the screen Memory status Menu 9 8 Use this menu to check the amount of memory being used for storing data in Messages My files Calendar ...

Page 125: ... shown depending on your service provider Key management Menu 9 11 Use this menu to manage the licence keys you have acquired to activate media contents locked by DRM systems Press Options to access the following options Details access the properties of the licence key Display Preview Play Execute open the corresponding media content Delete delete the selected licence key Go to my messages Go to M...

Page 126: ...nter the phone s password before you can use the phone Enter PIN You are using your phone for the first time You must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card The PIN check feature is enabled Every time the phone is switched on the PIN has to be entered To disable this feature use the PIN check menu Enter PUK The PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times and the SIM card is now blocked Ent...

Page 127: ...you are accessing the correct cellular network Be sure that you have not set an incoming call barring option Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking Be sure that you have switched on the microphone Be sure that you are holding the phone close enough to your mouth The microphone is located at the bottom of the phone The phone starts beeping and Battery low flashes on the display Your battery is...

Page 128: ...or Samsung after sales service Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union EU requirements concerning exposure to radio waves Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver It is designed and manufactured to not exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency RF energy as recommended by the EU Council These limits are part of comprehensive g...

Page 129: ...to a base station the lower the power output of the phone Before a new model phone is available for sale to the public compliance with the European R TTE Directive must be shown This directive includes as one of its essential requirements the protection of the health and safety of the user and any other person Precautions when using batteries Never use a charger or battery that is damaged in any w...

Page 130: ...n a week since overcharging may shorten its life Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery it may require cooling or warming first Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places because the capacity and lifetime of the battery will be reduced Try to keep the battery at room temperature A phone with a hot or cold battery may not work temporarily even when the battery is...

Page 131: ...the country or region you are in Operating environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in the area you are in and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it or when it may cause interference or danger When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device read its user s guide for detailed safety instructions Do not connect incompatible products As wi...

Page 132: ...he independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place switch off your phone immediately Hearing aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids In the event of such interference you may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives Other medical devices If you us...

Page 133: ...uch areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refuelling point service station Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots fuel storage and distribution areas chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress Areas with a potentially explosiv...

Page 134: ...k with local service providers To make an emergency call 1 Switch on the phone 2 Key in the emergency number for your present location Emergency numbers vary by location 3 Press Certain features like Call Barring may need to be deactivated before you can make an emergency call Consult this document and your local cellular service provider Other important safety information Only qualified personnel...

Page 135: ... to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender or legal action or both Care and maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years Keep your phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small...

Page 136: ... a mild soap and water solution Do not paint the phone Paint can clog the device s moving parts and prevent proper operation Do not put the phone in or on heating devices such as a microwave oven stove or radiator The phone may explode when overheated When the phone or battery gets wet the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes colour In this case phone repairs are no longer guaran...

Page 137: ...fety information 135 If the phone battery charger or any accessory is not working properly take it to your nearest qualified service facility The personnel there will assist you and if necessary arrange for service ...

Page 138: ...h receiving data 59 sending data 59 settings 57 Broadcast messages 86 Browser web 63 C Calculator 99 Call cost 39 Call log dialled 38 missed 38 received 38 Call time 38 Caller groups 43 Caller ID 119 Calls answering 33 barring 118 diverting 117 holding 34 making 32 redialling 32 rejecting 33 waiting 119 Calories 55 Camera photos 102 videos 106 CB Cell Broadcast messages 86 Characters enter 29 Conf...

Page 139: ...nding 70 deleting 77 setting 82 viewing 76 Emergency calls 132 F FDN Fixed Dialling Number mode 121 File manager 87 Fragrance type 52 G Games 50 59 Greeting message 110 H Health and safety 126 Height Weight ratio 54 Holding call 34 I Icons description 12 Image editor 50 Images downloaded 88 Inbox messages e mail 76 MMS SMS 71 International calls 32 Internet 63 K Key tones selecting 115 sending mut...

Page 140: ...iparty call 36 Music player 46 Music downloaded 90 My files 87 My menu 111 N Name card 44 Names entering 29 searching 40 Network band select 120 Network selection 119 Network services 117 Numbers searching 40 storing 41 O Offline mode 9 113 Outbox messages 74 P Password call barring 118 phone 121 Phone care and maintenance 133 display 11 icons 11 locking 121 password 121 resetting 123 switching on...

Page 141: ...incoming calls 115 messages 116 Road safety 129 Roaming 119 S Safety information 126 precaution 1 Security calls 120 Sent messages 75 Shopping list 56 Shortcut 110 Silent mode entering 16 setting 116 SIM card inserting 7 locking 121 Skin colour 114 SMS messages creating sending 67 deleting 72 setting 79 viewing 72 Sound settings 115 Sounds downloaded 91 Speakerphone 35 Speed dial 43 Stopwatch 101 ...

Page 142: ...cording 106 Voice recognition feature accessing 28 61 name dialling 27 28 61 settings 62 113 Voice recorder playing 49 recording 49 Voicemail server 119 W Waiting call 119 Wallpaper 114 Web browser access 63 bookmarks 65 World time 99 ...

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Page 144: ...English EU 08 2006 Rev 1 0 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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