Samsung SGH-E590 User Manual Download

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English (EU). 11/2006. Rev. 1.0

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Page 1: ...English EU 11 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 ...

Page 2: ...SGH E590 User s Guide Draft_2nd ...

Page 3: ...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 4: ... 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 5: ...res Indicates that you can get more information 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 Speci...

Page 6: ...phone to use its none wireless functions in an airplane Name card Create name cards with your number and profile Whenever introducing yourself to others use this convenient electronic name card Multimedia Message Service MMS Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text image video and audio E mail Send and receive e mails with image video and audio attachments Java Enjoy Java based emb...

Page 7: ... outside the phone 19 Begin with your camera the music player the web browser and other special features Use the camera 19 Play music 20 Browse the web 21 Use Phonebook 22 Send messages 24 View messages 25 Send an SOS message 26 Use Bluetooth 27 Use a memory card 29 Enter text 31 ABC T9 Number and Symbol modes Call functions 34 Advanced calling features Menu functions 39 All menu options listed So...

Page 8: ...es 8 Memory status p 62 p 67 p 73 p 74 p 75 p 82 p 83 p 83 6 My files p 84 1 Images 2 Videos 3 Music 4 Sounds 5 Other files 6 Memory card2 7 Memory status p 84 p 86 p 88 p 88 p 89 p 92 p 92 7 Planner p 92 1 Alarm 2 Calendar 3 Memo 4 World clock 5 Calculator 6 Converter 7 Timer 8 Stopwatch p 92 p 93 p 98 p 98 p 100 p 100 p 101 p 101 8 Camera p 102 1 Take photo 2 Record video 3 Go to My photos 4 Go ...

Page 9: ...your Samsung dealer may vary depending on your country or service provider Your phone Keys features and locations Camera lens Headset Adapter jack Delete key Microphone Power on off Menu exit key Right soft key Web access Confirm key Navigation Up Down Left Right keys Earpiece Display Volume keys Left soft key Dial key Memory card slot Alphanumeric keys Special function keys Camera option key Zoom...

Page 10: ...riber Identity 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 Insert the SIM card Make sure that the gold coloured contacts on the card are face down Install the battery ...

Page 11: ...inks If the battery level becomes too low the phone automatically turns off Recharge your battery Reattach the cover Plug the travel adapter into the phone Plug the adapter into a standard AC power outlet When the phone is completely charged the battery icon becomes still unplug the adapter from the wall outlet Remove the adapter from the phone ...

Page 12: ...lpful when you want to use your phone in a place where you are not allowed 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 Pre...

Page 13: ...er In Menu mode select the highlighted menu option or scroll through menu options Press this key to select an option continued Press this key up to scroll to up Press this key down to scroll to down Press this key left to scroll to left Press this key right to scroll to right Make or answer a call In Idle mode retrieve numbers recently dialled missed or received Delete characters from the display ...

Page 14: ...mail Press and hold 0 to enter an international call prefix Enter special characters In Idle mode press and hold to activate or deactivate Silent mode Press and hold to enter a pause between numbers Adjust the phone volume In Idle mode adjust the key tone volume In Camera mode open the camera option screen In Camera mode zoom in or out In Idle mode press and hold to turn on the camera In Camera mo...

Page 15: ...ned to the soft keys Icons display various icons Icons1 Received signal strength Call in progress Out of your service area you cannot make or receive calls Alarm set p 92 SOS message feature active p 26 New text message New voicemail New multimedia message New e mail Call diverting feature active p 117 Bluetooth active p 54 Bluetooth headset or hands free car kit connected p 54 ...

Page 16: ...ata in EDGE network Home Zone if registered for the appropriate service Memory card inserted p 30 Silent mode Vibration Silent mode Mute Ringer type p 115 None Melody Vibration Melody and vibration Melody then vibration Vibration then melody Battery power level 1 Depending on your country or service provider the icons shown on the display may vary ...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...urrent date and select a date format 7 Select an alert type for incoming calls a ringtone and a ringtone volume 8 Press OK when the setup is completed Basic settings 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Phone settings Language 2 Select a language 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Sound settings Incoming call Ring tone 2 Select a ringtone category 3 Select a ringtone 4 Press Sa...

Page 19: ...de press Menu and select Settings Display settings Skin 2 Select a colour pattern Idle mode wallpaper Menu mode skin colour You can set or 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 key You can set up a menu for your own favourite menu items To set up favourite m...

Page 20: ...bing other people Press and hold in Idle mode Silent 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 00000000 and press OK 3 Enter a new 4 to 8 digit password and press OK 4 Enter the new password again and press OK Phone ...

Page 21: ...t Enable 7 Enter the password and press OK 1 Enter an area code and phone number 2 Press 3 To end the call press 1 When the phone rings press 2 To end the call press Phone lock continued Make a call Answer a call Press Adjust the volume during a call ...

Page 22: ...the subject and make any desired adjustments 3 Press to 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 2 Press to start recording 3 Press or to stop recording The video is saved automatically 4 Press to record another video View a p...

Page 23: ...from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User s Guide Play a video Copy music files to the phone Receive via Bluetooth p 56 Copy to a memory card and insert it into the phone p 29 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Applications Music player 2 Press Options and select Add music from a memory location 3 Press to select the files you want and press Add Create a play li...

Page 24: ...ic player screen press 2 During playback use the following keys pauses or resumes playback Up opens the current play list 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 adjusts the volume 3 Press Down to stop playback Play music files In Idle mode press or press Menu and select Browser Home Launch the we...

Page 25: ...press and hold C To access browser options select or press To access other phone menus press Navigate the web To the phone s memory 1 In Idle mode enter a phone number and press 2 Select Phone New a number type 3 Specify contact information First name Last name Mobile Home Office Fax Other Email Graphic ID Ringtone Group Birthday and Notes 4 Press to save the contact Add a contact ...

Page 26: ...ter 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 Find a contact 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Phonebook My namecard 2 Specify your contact information 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 ...

Page 27: ...sage Multimedia message 2 Select Subject 3 Enter the message subject and press Send a text message SMS Send a multimedia message MMS 4 Select Image or video or Music or Sound 5 Select Add image or Add video and add an image or a video clip Alternatively select Add music or Add sound and add a music file or a sound clip 6 Select Text 7 Enter the message text and press 8 Press Options and select Sen...

Page 28: ...e mail text and press 6 Select File attach 7 Add image video sound music files or document files 8 Press Options and select Send Send an e mail 9 Enter e mail addresses 10 Press to send the e mail 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 View a text message ...

Page 29: ...ect 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 View a multimedia message View an e 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 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages SOS messages Sending options 2 Select On ...

Page 30: ...Select Recipients 4 Enter the phone numbers to which you want to send the SOS message and press 5 Press Save 6 Press Yes to send a notification to the registered numbers In Idle mode with the phone closed press 4 times The phone sends the SOS message Send the SOS message 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Applications Bluetooth Activation On 2 Select My phone s visibility On to allow other devic...

Page 31: ...nd press OK 4 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 For Phonebook select which data you want to send 5 Select a device 6 If necessary enter the Bluetooth PIN and press OK ...

Page 32: ...2 If necessary press Yes to confirm that you are willing to receive Receive data Frequent erasing and writing will shorten a card s lifespan Do not remove a card from the phone or turn off the phone while data is being accessed or transferred This could result in loss of data and or damage to the card or phone Do not subject cards to strong shocks Do not touch card terminals with your fingers or m...

Page 33: ...information continued Insert a memory card 1 Press the card so that it is disengaged from the phone 2 Slide the card out of the slot Using a card adapter and a USB card reader writer you can read the card on a PC 1 Insert a memory card into a card adapter and then the adapter into a card reader writer 2 Plug the USB connector of the card reader writer into the USB port on your PC 3 Access the appr...

Page 34: ...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 Upper case Lower ca...

Page 35: ...nput mode that allows you to enter any character using single 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 d...

Page 36: ... that you want to add 2 Press 0 to display alternative words 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 ...

Page 37: ...croll to the number you 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 42 You can also use the speed dial feature to assign your most frequently dialled numbers to specific number keys p 45 You can quickly dial a number from the SIM card using the location number assigned when stored 1 In Idle mode ent...

Page 38: ...t or to reject a call Press and hold 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 necessary scroll through the missed calls 3 Press to dial the number you want Using the headset Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone Connect ...

Page 39: ...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 call press Answering a second call You can answer an incoming call while already on the phone if your network supports this function and you have activated the call...

Page 40: ...nnect your headset or car kit to the phone p 54 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 clearly even if you are in a noisy place Whisper mode on Whisper mode off turn on or off Whisper mode Whisper mode automatically increases the microphone s sensitivity to allow the other person to hear your v...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...g Recent contacts Menu 1 1 This menu displays the most recent calls dialled received or missed Accessing a call log 1 Press or to move to another call type 2 Press or to scroll through the call list 3 Press to dial a number or press 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 Call make a call ...

Page 43: ...st recent received calls that you did not answer Dialled calls Menu 1 3 This menu displays the most recent calls you have dialled Received calls Menu 1 4 This 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 M...

Page 44: ...ts this feature Note that this is not intended to be used for billing purposes Last call cost check the cost of your last call Total cost check the total cost of all your calls If the total cost exceeds the maximum cost set in 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...

Page 45: ...e that you want to find 2 Select the contact you want from the list 3 Scroll to a number and press to dial or press to edit contact information Using Phonebook options While viewing contact details press Options to access the following options Edit edit contact information Register to calendar register the person s birthday to the Calendar Send message send an SMS or MMS message to the selected nu...

Page 46: ...t of contacts to be used in FDN Fixed Dialling Number mode in which the phone allows outgoing calls only to the specified phone numbers if your SIM card supports this feature Adding a contact 1 Press Options and select Add 2 Enter your PIN2 and press OK 3 Enter information about the contact Name assign a name Number add a number Location assign a location number 4 Press Save to save the contact Us...

Page 47: ... Graphic ID assign a caller ID image to alert you to a call from the person Ringtone assign a ringtone to alert you to a call from the person Group assign the number to a caller group Birthday enter the person s birthday Notes add a memo about the person 3 Press Save to save the contact Storing a contact on the SIM card 1 Select SIM 2 Enter information about the contact Name assign a name Phone nu...

Page 48: ...ons View display the members of the selected group Add add a new group Edit change the properties of the selected group Send message send an SMS MMS or e mail to the members you want Delete delete the selected 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 s...

Page 49: ...or the FDN list View check the name and number assigned to the key Change assign a different number to a key Remove clear the speed dial setting for a key Dialling speed dial numbers In Idle mode press and hold the appropriate key My namecard Menu 2 6 Use this menu to create a name card and send it to other people Saving your name card The procedure for creating your name card is the same as the o...

Page 50: ... connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth Own number Menu 2 7 Use this feature to check your phone numbers or to assign a name to each of the numbers Changes made here do not affect the actual subscriber numbers on your SIM card Management Menu 2 8 Use this menu to manage Phonebook Save new contacts to select a default memory location for saving contacts If you select Always ask the phone w...

Page 51: ...quiries This menu is available if your SIM card supports SDN 1 Scroll to the number you want 2 Press Dial or Applications Menu 3 Use this menu to play Java applications play music files or edit photos You can also use the Bluetooth feature To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Applications Music player Menu 3 1 Use this menu to enjoy music First you need to save music files in you...

Page 52: ...From the music player screen press Options and select Add music from a memory location 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 Select Bluetooth stereo headset to use a Bluetooth stereo headset and then search for and connect the phone to the headset During playbac...

Page 53: ...om the play list Send via send the file via MMS 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 Settings change the default settings for playing music files Repeat mode select a repeat mode Shuffle set the music player to play tracks in random order Visualisation change the playback animation Volume select a volume level Deta...

Page 54: ... play list Move track in playlist move the selected file to the position you want within the play list Go to all playlists access all play lists Move to move the selected file to another play list Copy to copy the selected file to another play list Remove remove the selected file or the files you want from the play list Voice recorder Menu 3 2 Use this menu to record voice memos A voice memo can b...

Page 55: ...ce memo list Settings customise the default settings for the voice recorder Recording time select a recording time Volume select a volume level Default name change the default prefix 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 Ta...

Page 56: ...rame add a decorative frame Clip Art add an image clip Emoticon add an emoticon 4 Select an item 5 Adjust the position of the inserted item and press Done 6 Press Options and select Save as 7 Press Yes 8 Enter a new file name and press Bluetooth Menu 3 4 Using Bluetooth wireless you can connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them talk hands free or control t...

Page 57: ...data 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 If there are obstacles between the devices the maximum operating distance may be reduce...

Page 58: ...e it When the owner of the other device enters the same code pairing is finished Using device options From the device list press 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 servic...

Page 59: ...end via Bluetooth 5 For a Phonebook entry select which data you want to send The phone searches for devices within range and displays a list of available devices 6 Select a device 7 If necessary enter the Bluetooth PIN needed for pairing and press OK Receiving data via Bluetooth To receive data via Bluetooth your phone s Bluetooth feature must be active and its visibility must be enabled If an una...

Page 60: ...k the application to protect it from being deleted or unlock the application Upgrade upgrade the application to the latest version except for embedded games Send information via text message send the URL address containing the application via SMS except for embedded games Memory status access memory information for applications Network settings customise a connection profile to be used for applica...

Page 61: ...es Available services may 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 a...

Page 62: ...eb page About access version and copyright information 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 To Press scroll thro...

Page 63: ...marked page Selecting a bookmark item launches the web browser and accesses the associated web page Using bookmark options From the bookmark list press Options to access the following options Open access the website Edit edit the address and name of the bookmark Delete delete the currently selected bookmark or all bookmarks Enter URL Menu 4 3 Use this menu to manually enter the URL address of a we...

Page 64: ... the web browser GPRS settings customise the GPRS network settings When the proxy is set to Enable Proxy IP enter the web gateway address Proxy port enter the port number APN enter the 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 acc...

Page 65: ... 6 Use this menu to activate one of the proxy servers you have set up Messages Menu 5 Use the Messages menu to send and receive short messages multimedia messages and e mails You can also access push messages and cell broadcast 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...

Page 66: ... option is available only when the message consists of a single page Insert add 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 The maximum number of characters allowed in a message varies by your...

Page 67: ...d an image or a video clip 5 Select the Music or sound line 6 Select Add music or Add sound and add a music file or a sound clip 7 Select the Text line 8 Enter the message text and press 9 When you have finished press Options and select Send 10 Enter a phone number or an e mail address To send the message to more than one recipient fill in additional destination fields 11 Press to send the message...

Page 68: ...View open the selected attachment Send send the message Save in save the message in another message folder Add page add pages Move to each page by pressing or Delete page delete a page Edit page change the duration of page display or move the page forward or backward among the other pages Attach attach a Phonebook entry as a name card or calender data as a data format attachment or a document file...

Page 69: ...bject 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 Phonebook entries as name cards or calender data as data format attachments 7 When you have finished press Options and select Send 8 Enter an e mail address To send the e mail to more t...

Page 70: ...d 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 as data format attachments Remove subject Remove message clear the subject or text Remove all attachments delete all attachments Remove delete the selected attachment or all attachments My messages Menu 5 2 Use this menu to a...

Page 71: ...sender via SMS or MMS Forward forward the message to other people View as vivid message View as text message view the message in 3D view mode or switch back to normal view 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 A icon next to a message icon means t...

Page 72: ...protect it from being deleted or unlock the message MMS messages Retrieve retrieve the MMS message from the server Reply via text message send a reply to the sender via SMS Reply via multimedia message to send a reply via MMS to the sender or all recipients Forward forward the message to other people Delete delete the message or all messages Add to block list add the sender s number to the Block l...

Page 73: ...ers from the message Delete delete the message Lock Unlock lock the message to protect it from being deleted or unlock the message Draft Menu 5 2 2 This folder stores messages you have saved to send at a later time When you select an SMS or e mail message it opens in Edit mode so that you can edit and or send the message When you select an MMS message it opens in Preview mode as would a message fr...

Page 74: ...ng deleted or unlock the message Details access the message properties Sentbox Menu 5 2 4 This folder stores messages that you have sent successfully While viewing a message press Options to access the following options View Play open the selected attachment Register save the attached name cards and calendar items to the phone Save to My files save the selected attachment Forward forward the messa...

Page 75: ...Failed to be retrieved 2 Select an e mail or a header 3 Press to view other pages in the e mail Press and hold 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 ...

Page 76: ...ng that subject Cut address extract URL addresses e mail addresses and phone numbers Attached items save the selected attachment or all attachments from the e mail to your phone s memory Print via Bluetooth print the e mail by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth Lock Unlock lock the message to protect it from being deleted or unlock the message Details access the e mail properties My f...

Page 77: ...e via SMS MMS or e mail using the selected template Delete delete the selected template Multimedia message templates Menu 5 3 2 You can access 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 Templa...

Page 78: ...ings Sending options set up the options for sending SMS messages Reply path allow recipients to reply to you through your SMS server 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...

Page 79: ...sages Request delivery receipt set the network to inform you when your messages have been delivered Address hiding set your address to be 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 bef...

Page 80: ...file settings configure MMS profiles using different MMS servers 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 ent...

Page 81: ...y type of items 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 w...

Page 82: ... the tag line in your signature Receiving options set up the options for receiving e mails Check interval set how often the phone checks the e mail server for downloading new e mails If you select Not used use the Check for new email option 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 a...

Page 83: ...ess 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 SMTP port number ...

Page 84: ...ver 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 your email service IMAP4 incoming email o...

Page 85: ...ess 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 SOS messages Menu 5 6 In an emergency you can send an SOS message to your family or friends for help You can also receive an SOS message from other people who are in an emergency Use this menu to specify options for sending and receiving an SO...

Page 86: ...broadcast messages until the phone is switched off Press Options and select Save when a text notification appears to save to the Archive box The Archive box saves broadcast messages indefinitely Activation select to receive broadcast messages or not Receiving channels indicate the channels from which you wish to receive broadcast messages Please contact your service provider for further details La...

Page 87: ...equire a licence key to access them You can acquire the key from the website which owns the rights to the content use the Activate key option Note the following icons on the list Forwardable item with a valid key Forwardable item without a valid key Unforwardable item with a valid key Unforwardable item without a valid key Your service provider supports only count based or unlimited access DRM fil...

Page 88: ...ptions List return to the image list Full screen view open the image on a full screen Send via send the file via MMS e mail or Bluetooth Set as set the image as your wallpaper for the display 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 the phone p 52 Move to move the file to another folder Copy to card copy the fi...

Page 89: ... 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 USB mode to PictBridge p 113 Some printers may not be compatible with the ph...

Page 90: ...sibility share the selected file with other Bluetooth devices Lock Unlock lock the file to protect 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 key get another key even when the key for the selected DRM file has not expired Key management manage the licence keys you have acqu...

Page 91: ... a sound clip For a voice memo see Voice recorder p 52 Using sound options While playing a sound clip press Options to access the following options List return to the sound list Send via send the selected file via MMS 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 Move to move the file to another folder Copy to card copy the...

Page 92: ...han image video music and sound files Your phone provides you with Picsel File Viewer to allow you to view various document files Available file formats are doc xls ppt pdf and txt Viewing a document Select a file Picsel File Viewer runs and open the document Use the following keys to view the document Depending on the file size or memory capacity of Picsel File Viewer some files may not open prop...

Page 93: ...om zoom in or out 1 Searches backward through the document for the word entered in Search mode 2 Returns to the first page 3 Searches forward through the document for the word entered in Search mode 4 Returns to the previous page 5 Rotates the document 6 Moves to the next page 7 Fits the document to the screen width 8 Moves to the last page Key Function 9 Fits the document to the screen height Cha...

Page 94: ...e Copy to card copy the file to a memory card This option is only available when you insert a memory card into the phone Delete delete the selected file Rename change the file name Visible to Bluetooth share the file or all files with other Bluetooth devices Lock Unlock lock the file to prevent it from being deleted or unlock the file Details access the file properties Settings change the settings...

Page 95: ...media box You can access a media box by selecting it from this menu Planner Menu 7 Use this menu to keep track of your schedule You can also use convenient features such as an alarm clock calculator 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 t...

Page 96: ... or If the snooze option is set for the Wake up alarm press any key except for OK and to cause it to sound again after a specific time Deactivating an alarm 1 Select the alarm you want to deactivate 2 Select Off on the Alarm line and press Save Setting alarms to sound when the phone is off From the Alarm screen select Auto power up On If the phone is off when it is time for the alarm to sound the ...

Page 97: ... for the item Details enter item details Start date and Start time enter the starting date and time for the item AM PM select AM or PM in 12 hour time format End date and End time enter the ending date and time for the item AM PM select AM or PM in 12 hour time format Location for Appointment enter information about the appointed location Alarm set an alarm for the item before set how long before ...

Page 98: ...PM in 12 hour time format Alarm tone select an alarm tone Repeat every year set the phone to remind you of the anniversary every year 4 Press Save to save the anniversary Entering a task 1 Select a date on the calendar 2 Press Options and select Create Task 3 Enter information or change the settings Task enter information about the task Start date enter the starting date Due date enter the ending ...

Page 99: ...s for that day 2 Select an item to view its details 3 Press or to access the other items scheduled for the selected day While viewing an item press Options to access the following options Edit edit the item Create add a new item Send via send the item via SMS MMS e mail or Bluetooth View by change the view mode of the calendar Done Not done change the status of the task item Delete delete the item...

Page 100: ...select which day of the week the calendar starts with Default view by select the default calendar view mode Missed alarm events access items whose alarms you have missed Memory status access memory information for the items stored on the calendar Viewing items in a different mode You can change the calendar display to Day view or Week view Press Options and select View by a view mode Day view You ...

Page 101: ...os 1 Select the memo you want to view 2 Press or to view other memos Using memo options While viewing memo details press Options to access the following options Edit change the memo s text Send via send the selected memo via SMS MMS e mail or Bluetooth Delete delete the memo Print via Bluetooth print the memo details by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth Memory status check how many m...

Page 102: ...e of the given zone display 2 Press to save the time zone Using world clock options From the world map press Options to access the following options Edit change the local time zone Save save the selected foreign time zone Apply daylight saving time apply daylight saving time to the time zone you want Mark as second clock set the selected time zone to be displayed for a dual clock type Display sett...

Page 103: ... access the math function you want 3 Enter the second number 4 Press to view the result 5 If necessary repeat from step 2 to continue the calculation Converter Menu 7 6 Use this menu for common conversions such as currency and temperature Performing a conversion 1 Select a converter 2 Press or to select the original unit and press 3 Enter the value to be converted and press Press to insert a decim...

Page 104: ...e sounds an alarm when the specified period of time expires Starting the timer 1 Press Set 2 Enter the length of time you want to count down and press OK 3 Press to start counting down Stopping the timer Press any key when the timer sounds Press on the Timer screen to stop the timer before it sounds Stopwatch Menu 7 8 Use this menu to measure elapsed time The maximum time is 10 hours 1 Press to st...

Page 105: ...to access camera options next section Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes p 104 3 Press or to take a photo The photo is saved in the My photos folder Do not take photos of people without their permission Do not take photos in a place where cameras are not allowed Do not take photos in a place where you may interfere with another person s privacy When you take a ph...

Page 106: ...ills You can select the number of photos the camera will take Mosaic shot take several stills and save them in one frame You can select the layout Effects change the colour tone or apply a special effect Frames apply a decorative frame Timer set a time delay before the camera takes a photo Go to My photos access the My photos folder Camera settings change the default settings for taking a photo Ph...

Page 107: ...ngs Shutter sound select the sound that you hear when you press the shutter release 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 Camera shortcuts view the functions of the keys you can use in Capture mode Using the keypad in Capture mode You can use the keypad t...

Page 108: ...delete all delete the multi shot photos you want Rename change the file name Go to My photos access the My photos folder p 84 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 Bluetooth or USB 5 Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect 6 Changes the white balance setting 7 Se...

Page 109: ...cess camera options next section Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes p 108 3 Press to start recording 4 Press or 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 ...

Page 110: ...n the limit of the currently available memory The video clip is saved in MP4 format Size select a frame size Quality select an image quality setting Record 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 brightne...

Page 111: ...ete the file Rename change the file name Key Function Adjusts the brightness Zooms in or out 1 Switches to Capture mode p 102 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 the audio 8 Sets the timer 0 Goes to the My video clips folder Key Function ...

Page 112: ...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 and date Menu 9 1 Use this menu to set the current time and date on your phone Time zone updating select a mode for updating the current time and ...

Page 113: ...t select a date format 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 t...

Page 114: ... 9 2 4 You can set up a menu of your own using your favourite menu items which can be easily accessed by pressing in Idle mode Setting up favourite menu items 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...

Page 115: ...d shortcuts menu press and select a key to be used 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 cha...

Page 116: ...e printer to directly print images stored in your phone Extra settings Menu 9 2 8 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 clarity remove extraneous noise and increase call quality...

Page 117: ...whether or not to display the same background image in Menu mode Transparency adjust the transparency of the menu background image Main menu style Menu 9 3 2 You can select a display style for the main menu screen Text display Menu 9 3 3 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 sele...

Page 118: ...omise 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 ringtone for the call ringer Volume select a ringtone volume Keypad tone Menu 9 4 2 Use this menu to select the tone that the phone sounds when you press a key Message tone Menu 9 4 3 Use th...

Page 119: ...rmed of the length of your call Connection tone set the phone to beep when an outgoing call is connected to the system Alerts on call set the phone to beep when you receive a new message or when the time for an alarm comes during a call Indicative tone set the phone to beep when a pop up window displays Light settings Menu 9 5 Use this menu to change settings for the light Backlight time Menu 9 5 ...

Page 120: ...e option you want for each setting by following the onscreen instructions Network services Menu 9 7 Use this menu to access network services Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them if you wish Call diverting Menu 9 7 1 This network service reroutes incoming calls to a phone number that you specify 1 Select a call diverting option Divert always divert ...

Page 121: ...ng 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 outside of your home service area Cancel all cancel all call barring settings allowing to be sent and received norm...

Page 122: ...our home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two Caller ID Menu 9 7 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 Menu 9 7 6 Use this menu to store the numbe...

Page 123: ... 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 8 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 8 2 Use this menu to change your PIN The PIN check feat...

Page 124: ... 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 8 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 8 7 If supported by your SIM card Fixed Dialling Number FDN mode restricts yo...

Page 125: ...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 9 Use this menu to check the amount of memory being used for storing data in Messages My files Calendar Phonebook JAVA world and Memo You can ...

Page 126: ...ete the selected licence key Go to My messages Go to My files Go to Java world access the message containing the media content the corresponding file folder or the corresponding game VOD settings Menu 9 12 Use this menu to select a connection profile to be used for accessing a video streaming server This menu may not be shown depending on your service provider Current profile select a profile Prof...

Page 127: ...easurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate SAR The SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram W kg The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1 6 watts per kilogram 1 6 W kg The FCC exposure limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection to the public and to account...

Page 128: ...ted for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1 5 cm from the body Non compliance with the above restrictions may result in violation of FCC RF exposure guidelines SAR information on this and other model phones can be viewed on line at www fcc gov oet fccid This site uses the phone FCC ID number A3LSGHE590 Sometimes it may be...

Page 129: ...ource The so called cordless phones which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house typically operate at far lower power levels and thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC s compliance limits Do wireless phones pose a health hazard The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones There is no proof however t...

Page 130: ... wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function and Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordi...

Page 131: ...ls of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals However many of the studies that showed increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer causing chemicals so as to be pre disposed to develop cancer in absence of RF exposure Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day These conditions are not simila...

Page 132: ...which the phone is held or which model of phone is used What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF FDA is working with the U S National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency energy RF ...

Page 133: ...body and the source of the RF since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance For example you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna Again the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products you can use measures lik...

Page 134: ...b more RF energy Wireless phones marketed in the U S are required to meet safety requirements regardless of whether they are used against the head or against the body Either configuration should result in compliance with the safety limit Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phon...

Page 135: ...eless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same time This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000 FDA continu...

Page 136: ...ut an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones one that every user must uphold When driving a car driving is your first responsibility When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car practice good common sense and remember the following tips 1 Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial If available these features help you to ...

Page 137: ...d and your mirrors then continue 7 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road 8 Use your wireless phone to call for help Dial 9 1 1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire traffic accident or medical emergenci...

Page 138: ...ended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency RF signals However certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone Consult the manufacturer to dis...

Page 139: ...facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle Posted Facilities Switch your phone off...

Page 140: ...or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and or phone features are in use Check with local service providers To make an emergency call 1 If the phone is not on switch it on 2 Key in the emergency number for your present location for examp...

Page 141: ...ules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa...

Page 142: ...d personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone its parts or acces...

Page 143: ...plays on the screen When a signal is found your phone returns to standby mode Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver When it s turned on it receives and transmits radio frequency RF signals When you use your phone the system handling your call controls the power level This power can range from 0 006 watts to 0 2 watts in digital mode Maintain...

Page 144: ...s on factors such as network configuration signal strength operating temperature features selected frequency of calls and voice data and other application usage patterns Battery Precautions Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way Use the battery only for its intended purpose If you use the phone near the network s base station it uses less power talk and standby time are greatl...

Page 145: ...rily not work even when the battery is fully charged Li ion batteries are particularly affected by temperatures below 0 C 32 F Do not short circuit the battery Accidental short circuiting can occur when a metallic object coin clip or pen causes a direct connection between the and terminals of the battery metal strips on the battery for example when you carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag Shor...

Page 146: ...phone warms up to its normal operating temperature moisture can form inside the phone which may damage the phone s electronic circuit boards Do not drop knock or shake the phone Rough handling can break internal circuit boards Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the phone Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap and water solution Do not pai...

Page 147: ...es may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices If the phone battery charger or any accessory is not working properly take it to your nearest qualified service facility The personnel there will assist you and if necessary arrange for service NorthAmerica_Cingular_T mobile fm Page 121 Tuesday May 16 2006 7 52 AM ...

Page 148: ...a 56 sending data 56 settings 54 Broadcast messages 83 Browser web 58 C Calculator 100 Calendar 93 Call costs 41 Call log dialled 40 missed 40 received 40 Call time 40 Caller groups 45 Caller ID 119 Calls answering 35 barring 118 diverting 117 holding 36 making 34 redialling 34 rejecting 35 waiting 119 Camera photos 102 videos 106 CB Cell Broadcast messages 83 Characters enter 31 Configuration mes...

Page 149: ... tones send 38 E E mails creating sending 66 deleting 72 74 setting 78 viewing 71 Emergency calls 132 F FDN Fixed Dialling Number mode 121 FDN contacts 43 File manager 84 File viewer 89 G Games 56 Greeting message 110 H Health and safety 126 Holding call 36 I Icons descriptions 12 Image editor 52 Images downloaded 84 Inbox messages e mail 71 MMS SMS 67 International calls 34 Internet 58 J Java app...

Page 150: ... SMS 62 Minute minder 116 Missed calls 40 MMS messages creating sending 64 deleting 69 74 setting 76 viewing 67 Multiparty call 38 Music player 48 Music downloaded 88 My files 84 N Name card 46 Names entering 31 searching 42 Network band select 120 Network selection 119 Network services 117 Numbers searching 42 storing 44 O Offline mode 9 113 Outbox messages 70 P Password call barring 118 phone 12...

Page 151: ...y 113 manually 34 Resetting phone 122 Ringer incoming calls 115 messages 115 Road safety 129 Roaming 119 S Safety information 126 precautions 1 Security calls 120 Sent messages 71 Setup wizard 117 Shortcut 110 Silent mode setting 116 switching 17 SIM card inserting 7 8 locking 121 Skin colour 114 Slide settings 110 SMS messages creating sending 63 deleting 68 74 setting 75 viewing 68 Sound setting...

Page 152: ...t 110 Timer 101 U USB settings 113 V Videos playing 86 recording 106 Voice clarity 37 113 Voice recorder playing 52 recording 51 Voicemail server 119 W Waiting call 119 Wallpaper 114 Web browser access 58 bookmarks 60 World clock 98 ...

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