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SGH-E690
User’s Guide

E690.book Page 2 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42 PM

Summary of Contents for SGH-E690

Page 1: ...SGH E690 User s Guide E690 book Page 2 Wednesday October 11 2006 2 42 PM ...

Page 2: ...ar 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 phones may be subject to...

Page 3: ...ll 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 phone For more detailed safet...

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: ...Digital data printing Print images messages and other personal data directly from your phone Multimedia Message Service MMS Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text images video and audio E mail Send and receive e mails with images video and audio attachments SOS message Send SOS messages to your family or friends for help in an emergency Offline mode Switch your phone to offline t...

Page 6: ...ith your camera the music player and other special features Use the camera 18 Play music 19 Listen to the FM radio 20 Browse the web 21 Use Phonebook 22 Send messages 23 View messages 25 Send SOS messages 26 Use Bluetooth 27 Use a memory card 29 Enter text 32 ABC T9 Number and Symbol modes Call functions 35 Advanced calling features Menu functions 40 All menu options listed Solve problems 121 Help...

Page 7: ...3 p 65 5 Messages p 65 1 Create new message 2 My messages 3 Templates 4 Delete all 5 Settings 6 SOS message p 65 p 70 p 75 p 77 p 77 p 84 5 Messages continued 7 Broadcast messages 8 Memory status p 85 p 85 6 My files p 86 1 Images 2 Videos 3 Music 4 Sounds 5 Other files 6 Memory card2 7 Memory status p 86 p 87 p 89 p 89 p 90 p 90 p 91 7 Planner p 91 1 Alarm 2 Calendar 3 Memo 4 World time 5 Calcula...

Page 8: ... vary depending on your country or service provider Your phone Keys features and locations Camera key Headset Adapter jack Camera lens External display Earpiece Main display Dial key Web access Confirm key Microphone Navigation keys Up Down Left Right Right soft key Power on off Menu exit key Left soft keys Volume keys Special function keys Memory card slot Alphanumeric keys Delete key E690 book P...

Page 9: ...ith 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 E690 book Page 7 Wednesday October 11 2006 2 42 PM ...

Page 10: ...ery 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 wall outlet Remove the adapter from the phone E690 book Page 8 Wednesday October 11 2006 2 42 PM ...

Page 11: ... 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 Switch off 1 Open the pho...

Page 12: ...irm input Make or answer a call In Idle mode retrieve the numbers recently dialled missed or received Delete characters from the display or items in an application 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 and hold 1 to access your voicemail Press and hold ...

Page 13: ...ome Zone if registered for the appropriate service Office Zone if registered for the appropriate service Memory card inserted p 29 Ringer type p 113 None Melody Vibration Melody and vibration Vibration then melody Melody then vibration Silent mode Vibration Silent mode Mute p 114 Battery power level 1 Depending on your country or service provider the icons shown on the display may vary E690 book P...

Page 14: ...y 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 number key corresponding to th...

Page 15: ...e 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 2 Select an image category 3 Scroll to an image 4 Press Save For the external display 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Display settings Wallpaper Cover display Idle mode w...

Page 16: ...onents 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 key Menu shortcuts E690 book...

Page 17: ...ode 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 00000000 and press OK Si...

Page 18: ... 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 1 When the phone rings press 2 To end the call press Press Make a call Answer a call Adjust the volume during a call E690 book Page 17 Wednesday October 11 2006 2 42 PM ...

Page 19: ...hoto 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 to turn on the camera 2 Press 1 to switch to Record mode 3 Press or to start recording 4 Press or to stop recording The video is saved automatically 5 Press to record another video View a photo Record a ...

Page 20: ...msung PC Studio User s Guide Play a video Copy music files to the phone Receive via Bluetooth p 55 Copy to a memory card and insert the card into the phone p 29 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Applications Music Player 2 Press Options and select Add music from Phone or Memory card 3 Press to select the files you want and press Add 4 Press Back to return to the Music player screen Create a pla...

Page 21: ...ile Moves forward in a file when held down adjusts the volume 3 Press Down to stop playback Play music files 1 Plug the connecter of the supplied headset into the jack on the right side of the phone 2 In Idle mode press Menu and select Applications FM radio 3 Press Options and select FM radio on 4 Press Left or Right to find available radio stations 5 To turn off the radio press Options and select...

Page 22: ...ation and press Save 4 Select a location in which you want to store the station Store a radio station 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 menu options select or press To access other phone menus ...

Page 23: ...d Notes 4 Press Options and select Save or Save 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 Options and select Save or 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 Find a contac...

Page 24: ...ame 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 E690 book Page 23 Wednesday October 11 2006 2 42 PM ...

Page 25: ... 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 Send an e mail E690 book Page...

Page 26: ...und music files or document files 8 Press Options and select Send 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 E690 book Page 25 Wednesday October 11 2006 2 42 PM ...

Page 27: ...the Inbox 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages My messages Inbox 2 Select an MMS message View a multimedia 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 E690 book Page 26 Wednesday October 11 2006 ...

Page 28: ...t Yes on the Message sending field 3 Select Recipients 4 Enter the phone numbers to which you want to send the SOS message 5 Press to save your settings In Idle mode with the phone closed press 4 times The phone sends the SOS message Set up SOS message options 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 o...

Page 29: ...r 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 For Phonebook select which data you want to send 6 If necessary enter the Bluetooth PIN and press OK Send data E690 book Page 28...

Page 30: ...en an incoming call comes in while receving data via Bluetooth the Bluetooth connection is ended 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 Important memory card...

Page 31: ...ubject to electro static discharge and or electromagnetic interference Important memory card information continued 1 Insert the card into the card slot with the label side face up 2 Press the card until it locks into place 1 Press the card so that it is disengaged from the phone 2 Remove the card from the slot Insert a memory card Remove the memory card E690 book Page 30 Wednesday October 11 2006 ...

Page 32: ...1 Insert a memory card into a card adapter and then the adapter into a card reader writer 2 Plug the USB connecter of the card reader writer into the USB port on your computer 3 Access the appropriate memory disk and copy to and from the card Use a card adapter E690 book Page 31 Wednesday October 11 2006 2 42 PM ...

Page 33: ...ess and hold the right soft key and select the mode you want Press and hold to switch to Number mode or back to the previous 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 ABC mode T9 mode Number mode Symbol mode Characters in order displayed Key Upper case L...

Page 34: ... to clear the display Using T9 mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in 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 whol...

Page 35: ...aracters one by one Press and hold C to clear the display Adding a new word to the T9 dictionary This feature may not be available for some languages 1 Enter the word 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 OK Using Num...

Page 36: ...l 1 In Idle mode press and hold 0 The character appears 2 Enter the country code area code and phone number then press To Press scroll to a symbol set the Navigation keys select a symbol the corresponding number key clear the entered symbols C insert the symbols OK Press C to delete the last digit or press and hold C to clear the whole display Press and hold to enter a pause between numbers E690 b...

Page 37: ...n stored 1 In Idle mode enter the location number for the phone number you want and press 2 Scroll through other numbers if necessary 3 Press Dial or to dial the number you want Answering a call When you receive an incoming call the phone rings and displays the incoming call image Press Accept or to answer the call Tips for answering a call When Anykey answer is active you can press any key to ans...

Page 38: ...headset to the jack on the right side of the phone The button on the headset works as follows Options during a call You can access a number of functions during a call Adjusting the volume during a call Use to adjust the earpiece volume during a call Press to increase the volume level and to decrease the volume level To Press redial the last call the button and then press and hold it again answer a...

Page 39: ...n 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 waiting feature p 116 1 Press to answer the call The first call is automatically put on hold 2 Press Swap to switch between the calls Using the speakerphone feature Use the speakerphone feature to talk and l...

Page 40: ... cannot hear you or switch it back on Mute keys Send keys switch the key tones on or off Phonebook access the contact list Send DTMF send the DTMF Dual tone multi frequency tones as a group The DTMF tones are the tones used in phones for tone dialling sounding when you press the number keys This option is helpful for entering a password or an account number when you call an automated system like a...

Page 41: ...as news weather forecasts entertainment and location services provided by your SIM card This option is available when you use a SIM card supporting SIM AT menus Conv record record your conversation Menu functions All menu options listed Call log Menu 1 Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled received or missed and the length of the calls You can also check the cost of your calls if the SI...

Page 42: ...message Delete delete the selected call log or all call logs Reject list specify numbers from which you do not want to accept calls Add to reject list add the number to the Reject list View contact details access contact information if the caller is saved in Phonebook Missed calls Menu 1 2 This menu displays the most recent received calls that you did not answer Dialled calls Menu 1 3 This menu di...

Page 43: ... the calls you have received Reset timers reset the call timers You need to enter the phone password Call costs Menu 1 7 This network feature displays the cost of calls This menu is available only if your SIM card supports 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 ...

Page 44: ...u 2 1 Use this menu to search for contacts in Phonebook Finding a contact 1 Enter the first few letters of the name that you want to find 2 Select the name 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 Send message se...

Page 45: ... 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 You can activate FDN mode in the FDN mode menu p 119 Adding a contact 1 From the FDN contacts screen press Options and select Add 2 Enter your PIN2 supplied with the SIM card and press OK 3 Enter information about the contact ...

Page 46: ...rk as default number Email assign an e mail address Graphic ID assign a caller ID image to alert you to a call from the person Alert assign a ringtone to alert you to a call from the person Group assign the number to a caller group Notes add a memo about the person 3 Press Options and select Save to save the contact You can set domain name extensions and retrieve one by pressing Options and select...

Page 47: ...ss to select the contacts you want 4 Press Add Managing caller groups While viewing the group list press Options to access the following options 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 f...

Page 48: ...Speed dial screen press Options to access the following options Add assign a number to an unassigned key You can select a contact from Phonebook 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...

Page 49: ...e numbers Changes made here do not affect the actual subscriber numbers on your SIM card Management Menu 2 8 Use this menu to manage contacts in Phonebook Save new contacts to select a default memory location for saving contacts If you select Always ask the phone will ask you to select a memory location each time you save a number Copy all copy all of the contacts stored on the SIM card to the pho...

Page 50: ...is 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 your phone s memory To enjoy high quality music you can use an optional Bluetooth stereo headset Downloading or receiving music files Use the following methods to save music files to your phone Download from the wireless web p 61 Download from a computer ...

Page 51: ... Bluetooth stereo headset to use a Bluetooth stereo headset and then search for and connect the phone to the headset During playback use the following keys Key Function Pauses or resumes playback Left Returns to the previous file Moves backward in a file when held down Right Skips to the next file Moves forward in a file when held down Up Opens the current play list Down Stops playback Adjusts the...

Page 52: ...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 Details access the file properties Shortcuts view th...

Page 53: ...e hour long Recording a voice memo 1 Press to start recording 2 Speak into the microphone Press to pause or resume the recording 3 When you have finished press Save or Down The voice memo is automatically saved 4 Press to review the voice memo or press Up to 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 ...

Page 54: ... record a voice memo for adding to an e mail 1 hour record a voice memo of up to one hour 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 Take photo 2 Select a photo...

Page 55: ... 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 Decision maker Menu 3 4 This menu helps you make decisions when you are not sure what to do in given situations Adding a decision category 1 Press Create to create a new category 2 Enter the title for the category and ...

Page 56: ...tegories Bluetooth Menu 3 5 Using Bluetooth you can connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them talk hands free or control the phone remotely Bluetooth technology allows free wireless connections between all Bluetooth compliant devices within a range of 10 metres Since the devices communicate using radio waves they do not need to be in line of sight to each ...

Page 57: ... phone asks for your confirmation when other devices access your 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 Mono headset Hands fre...

Page 58: ...port 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 you to permit connection when other devices try to connect to your phone Delete remove the selected device or all devices from the list Sending data via Bluetooth 1 Activate the Bluetooth feature 2 ...

Page 59: ...st and follow the onscreen instructions The procedure may differ from game to game Using Java application options From the application list press Options to access the following options Start launch the selected application Delete delete the selected application Details access the application properties Permission set permission settings for services charging you additional costs such as network a...

Page 60: ...g proxy settings When the proxy is set to Enable IP address enter the gateway address Port enter the port number When the proxy is set to Disable DNS1 enter the primary address DNS2 enter the secondary address FM radio Menu 3 7 Use this menu to listen to music or news via the FM radio on your phone Turning on and listening to the radio First you must connect your phone with the headset which serve...

Page 61: ...location and press Options Add 3 Enter the frequency of the station and press Save 4 Select a location in which you want to store the station 5 Repeat from step 2 to store other stations To listen to the stored stations press Up or Down from the FM radio screen Using radio options From the FM radio screen press Options to access the following options FM radio on FM radio off turn the radio on or o...

Page 62: ... location services 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 ...

Page 63: ...ccessing 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 browser To Press scroll t...

Page 64: ...ark options From the bookmark list press Options to access the following options Open access the bookmarked web page Edit edit the URL address and title of the bookmark Delete delete the selected bookmark or all bookmarks Enter URL Menu 4 3 Use this menu to manually enter a URL address and access the associated web page Clear cache Menu 4 4 Use this menu to clear the cache which is a temporary mem...

Page 65: ... 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 Enable Proxy IP enter the we...

Page 66: ...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 The maximum number of...

Page 67: ...e an animated image or a melody Attach add a name card or a calendar item as a data format attachment Save in save the message in another message folder Language select change the language to be used in T9 input mode Text style change the text attributes Multimedia message Menu 5 1 2 Multimedia Message Service MMS delivers messages containing a combination of text image video and audio from phone ...

Page 68: ...s 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 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 the message in another message folder Add page add pages Move to each page by pressing Left...

Page 69: ...e this feature you need to subscribe to an e mail service and set up your e mail account and profile p 81 p 83 Creating and sending an e mail You can create and send e mails 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...

Page 70: ...e phone s memory or on the memory card Add other file add document files stored in the Other files folder or on the memory card Add from memory card add media files or document files stored on the memory card 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 calendar item as data format att...

Page 71: ...s to access the following options SMS messages Reply via send a reply to the sender via SMS or MMS Forward forward the message to other people Delete delete the message Move to phone Move to SIM move the message between the SIM card and the phone s memory 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 addr...

Page 72: ... sender or all recipients Forward forward the message to other people Delete delete the message 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 fr...

Page 73: ... opens in Preview mode as in 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 sel...

Page 74: ...ards and calendar items to the phone Save to My files save the selected file Forward forward the message to other people Cut address extract URL addresses e mail addresses or phone numbers from the message 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 print...

Page 75: ...rst 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 Register save the attached name cards and calendar items to the phone Save to My files save the selected file A icon next t...

Page 76: ...your phone s memory Print via Bluetooth print the e mail by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth Some printers may not be compatible with the phone Lock Unlock lock the e mail to prevent it from being deleted or unlock the e mail 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 to my folder option w...

Page 77: ...ave 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 the selected template via MMS Edit edit t...

Page 78: ...your messages Request delivery receipt set the network to inform you when messages have been delivered Validity period set the length of time your messages are stored in the SMS server Message type set the default message type The network can convert messages into the selected format Service centre store or change the number of SMS server Block number store the phone numbers from which you want to...

Page 79: ...ge has been delivered to you Home network determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are in your home service area Network when abroad determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are roaming on another network Reception within home network or abroad has the following options Automatic the phone automatically retrieves messages from the server Re...

Page 80: ...ary address DNS2 enter the secondary address APN enter the access point name used for the address of the GPRS network Login ID enter the user ID Password enter the password Version select an available OMA version and maximum size limit for sending or receiving messages Block number specify phone numbers from which messages will not be accepted Numbers specified here are also included in the SMS bl...

Page 81: ...size Restricted you can create a message with the type of content and size specified in Message class Emails Menu 5 5 3 You can configure e mails settings Sending options set up the options for sending e mails Send copy to self send a copy of your e mail to your e mail account Request delivery receipt set the network to inform you when e mails have been delivered Request read receipt send a read r...

Page 82: ...e downloads e mail headers only or both e mail headers and bodies Delete option determine whether e mails are deleted immediately or the next time you connect to the server Download limit determine the maximum size for incoming e mails Your phone will reject e mails that exceed the specified size Keep in server leave copies of e mails on the e mail server after retrieving Email accounts set up an ...

Page 83: ...TP user name SMTP password enter the SMTP password Secure connection SMTP use a secure connection for the e mail service Retrieve server type select the protocol for the incoming e mail server The remaining options depend on the protocol type setting When the protocol type is POP3 POP3 server enter the IP address or host name of the server that receives your e mail POP3 port enter the POP3 port nu...

Page 84: ...mail service Include attachments select this option to receive attachments with e mails Email retrieval limit set the number of headers you will retrieve from the server Email profiles set up an e mail profile and select a profile to be used Current profile select a profile Profile settings configure e mail profiles using different e mail servers Set the options for each profile Profile name enter...

Page 85: ... sending and receiving SOS messages Message sending activate or deactivate the SOS message feature To send an SOS message press 4 times in Idle mode with the phone closed Recipients specify the phone numbers to which you want to send SOS messages Repeat sending set the number of times the phone repeats sending SOS messages Incoming SOS alert set whether or not the phone uses the preset alert type ...

Page 86: ...Options and select Save when a text notification appears to save to the Archive box 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 Language select the preferred languages in which broadcast messages display Memory status Menu 5 8 Use this menu ...

Page 87: ...image Viewing a slide show You can view your images as a slide show a sequential presentation of each image in the current folder 1 Select an image folder 2 Press Options and select Create slide show 3 Select a time interval The slide show 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 lis...

Page 88: ...ange the file name Create slide show view all image as a slide show Bluetooth visibility share the file with other Bluetooth devices Print via print the file 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 Videos Menu 6 2 This menu displays video clips you have recorded downlo...

Page 89: ...ailable if a memory card inserted Delete delete the selected file or all files Rename change the file name List by change the sort order of the file list Bluetooth visibility share the selected 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 Key Function Pauses or resumes playback Left R...

Page 90: ...nd 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 alarm tone or as a ringtone for a Phonebook entry Move to move the file to another folder or to a memory card Copy to card copy the file to a memory card This option is only available if a memory card inserted Delete de...

Page 91: ...y 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 Memory card Menu 6 6 Use this menu to access the files stored on a memory card This menu is only available when you insert a memory card into the phone To print via USB you first need to set the USB mode to Pictbridge p 110 Some p...

Page 92: ...d 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 alarm to sound AM PM s...

Page 93: ... 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 grey box Press Left or Right to move by day Press Up or Down to move by week Press to move by month Creating an item You can sto...

Page 94: ...larm 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 unit 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 Press Options and select Create Anniversary 3 Enter inf...

Page 95: ...iority 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 the calendar Once you have created items the item icons and the number of items for a specific day appears at...

Page 96: ...ia 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 p 92 Go to select today s date or enter a specific date Event list sort items by type of item Delete delete items stored on the calendar by using various deleting options Settings chan...

Page 97: ...ed task Task priority high normal 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 information Select a cell in the day you want Memo Menu 7 3 You can create a list of memos Creating a memo 1 Press Options sand select Create 2 Enter the memo contents 3 Press Options and select Save Viewing a memo Select...

Page 98: ...nt on the upper or lower line As the time line moves the time and date of the given zone displays 2 Press to save the time zone Applying daylight saving time 1 From the world map press Options and select Set daylight saving time 2 Press to select the time zones you want 3 Press Save Calculator Menu 7 5 Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic functions such as addition subtraction multiplication ...

Page 99: ... 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 equivalent value for the amount you entered displays Using convertor options Press Options to access the following options Clear clear the current values Reverse reverse the conversion Exchange rate edit t...

Page 100: ... 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 in Idle mode Take photo Menu 8 1 The camera produces jpeg photos Do not take photos of people without their permission Do not take photos in a place where cameras are not allowed Do no...

Page 101: ...ecord 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 and the shooting speed Mosaic shot take several stills and save them in one frame You can select the layout ...

Page 102: ... 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 when you press the shutter 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 ...

Page 103: ...age for a Phonebook entry Edit edit the image using the Image editor p 53 Flips the image vertically Shows the mirror image 1 Switches to Record mode p 103 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 Key Function 8 Sets the timer 0 Goes to the ...

Page 104: ...he file properties Taking a photo with the phone closed 1 Press and hold 2 Make any desired adjustments Press to flip the image vertically Press to show the mirror image 3 Press to take a photo The photo is saved automatically Record video Menu 8 2 You can record a video of what is displayed on the camera screen and save it Recording a video with the phone open 1 Access the Record video menu 2 Mak...

Page 105: ...lour tone or apply a special effect Timer set a time delay before the camera starts recording a video Go to My video clips access the My video clips folder Camcorder settings change the following settings for recording a video Recording mode select a video recording mode Select Normal to record a video within the limit of the currently available memory The video clip is saved in mp4 format 5 To Pr...

Page 106: ...ooming 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 mode Using the keypad in Record mode You can use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Record mode Key Function Left Right Adjusts the brightness Up Down Zooms in or out Fl...

Page 107: ...to prevent it from being deleted or unlock the file Details access the file properties Recording a video with the phone closed If you close the phone while in Record mode you can continue recording videos 1 Press and hold 2 Make any desired adjustments Press to view the image vertically or press to show the mirror image 3 Press to start recording 5 Changes the colour tone or applies a special effe...

Page 108: ...ustomise 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 Home zone set the home time zone Select the city that corresponds to your home zone To set the daylight saving time select Set daylight saving time...

Page 109: ...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 menus directly from Idle mode Use this menu to change the shortcut assignments for Left Right and Down Assigning a shortcut menu 1 Select a key to be used as a shortcut key 2 Select a menu to be ...

Page 110: ...emove remove the selected item Remove all remove all items Advanced shortcuts Menu 9 2 5 Use this menu to activate the Advanced shortcut feature You can quickly access the text message alarm calendar convertor and calculator applications from the dialling screen Launching menus by number 1 From the Advanced shortcuts menu select On and press Save 2 In Idle mode enter the number for the action you ...

Page 111: ... menu to change the volume key settings Volume key function set whether the phone mutes the call ringer or rejects a call if you press and hold when a call comes in You can also set whether the phone sends an SMS message to the caller when a call is rejected Text message enter a message to be sent to the caller when a call is rejected USB settings Menu 9 2 7 Use this menu to select a USB mode that...

Page 112: ... the person with whom you are speaking can hear you clearly even if you are in a noisy place Active folder answer an incoming call by opening the phone Offline mode Menu 9 2 9 Use this menu to switch the phone to Offline mode or back to Online mode Display settings Menu 9 3 Use this menu to change settings for the display and light Wallpaper Menu 9 3 1 You can change the background image that is d...

Page 113: ...ct a skin colour pattern for Menu mode Brightness Menu 9 3 5 You can adjust the brightness of the display for varying lighting conditions Dialling display Menu 9 3 6 Use this menu to select a font size and colour for the numbers entered and the background colour of the display while dialling Calendar Menu 9 3 7 Use this menu to display the calendar of the current month on the idle screen Show call...

Page 114: ...o select the tone that the phone sounds when you press a key Message tone Menu 9 4 3 Use this menu to set up the ringtone for incoming messages and e mails Tone select one of the several message tones Alert type specify how you are to be informed when a message comes in Repetition specify how often the phone informs you of a new message Power on off tone Menu 9 4 4 Use this menu to select the melo...

Page 115: ...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 light Backlight Menu 9 5 1 You can select the length of time the backlight or display stays on when the phone is not used Main display on select the length of time the backlight stays on Main display dim select the length of time the display stays on in Dim mode a...

Page 116: ...ll No reply divert calls when you do not answer the phone Unreachable divert calls when you are not in a service area or when your phone is switched off Cancel all cancel all call diverting options 2 Select the type of calls to be diverted 3 Select Activate To deactivate call diverting select Deactivate 4 Move to the Divert to line 5 Enter the number to which calls are to be diverted and press Sel...

Page 117: ... to be barred 3 Select Activate To deactivate call barring select Deactivate 4 Enter the call barring password supplied by your service provider and press Select Call waiting Menu 9 6 3 This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you while you are on another call 1 Select the type of calls to which the call waiting option will apply 2 Select Activate To deactivate call waiting...

Page 118: ...the voicemail server number Band selection Menu 9 6 7 For the phone to make and receive phone calls it must register with an available network Your phone can handle any of the following types of networks Combined GSM 900 1800 GSM 1900 and Tri band GSM 900 1800 1900 The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses When you travel abroad you must remember to change...

Page 119: ... phone password each time the phone is switched on The password is preset to 00000000 To change the password use the Change password menu Change password Menu 9 7 4 Use this menu to change your phone password Privacy Menu 9 7 5 Use this menu to lock access to call logs Phonebook entries messages or files stored in the phone s memory When a privacy options enabled you must enter the phone password ...

Page 120: ... Mobile tracker Menu 9 7 9 When someone tries to use your phone with another SIM card the phone will automatically send the preset tracking message to your family or friends You can check the phone number from which the messages are sent and then track your phone This feature is useful when the phone is stolen or lost 1 Enter the phone password and press OK 2 Specify the following options Mobile t...

Page 121: ...ory being used for storing data in Messages My files Calendar Phonebook JAVA world and Memo You can also view the amount of shared memory Reset settings Menu 9 9 Use this menu to reset the phone s settings you have changed 1 Press to select the setting categories to be reset 2 Press Reset 3 Press Yes to confirm the reset 4 Enter the phone password and press OK The password is preset to 00000000 Yo...

Page 122: ...ore 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 s...

Page 123: ...ight cellular network Be sure that you have not set an incoming call barring option Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking Be sure that your microphone is switched on 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 insufficiently charged Rechar...

Page 124: ...ice 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 guidelines and establish per...

Page 125: ...r 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 way Use the battery only fo...

Page 126: ... 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 fully charged Li ion batte...

Page 127: ...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 with other mobile radio tran...

Page 128: ... 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 use any other personal medica...

Page 129: ...plosion 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 explosive atmosphere are often but ...

Page 130: ...ers 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 should service the phone o...

Page 131: ...al 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 children and pets They ma...

Page 132: ...ution 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 guaranteed by the manufacturer s...

Page 133: ...e 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 E690 book Page 132 Wednesday October 11 2006 2 42 PM ...

Page 134: ...57 settings 56 Broadcast messages 85 Browser web 61 C Calculator 97 Call cost 42 Call log dialled 41 missed 41 received 41 Call time 42 Caller groups 46 Caller ID 117 Calls answering 36 barring 115 diverting 115 holding 38 making 35 redialling 36 rejecting 36 transferring 40 waiting 116 Camera photos 99 videos 103 CB Cell Broadcast messages 85 Characters enter 32 Configuration messages 72 Connecti...

Page 135: ...eting 75 setting 80 viewing 74 Emergency calls 129 F FDN Fixed Dialling Number mode 119 File manager 86 FM radio 59 Folder tone 113 G Games 58 Greeting message 108 H Health and safety 123 Holding call 38 I Icons description 11 Image editor 53 Images downloaded 86 Inbox messages e mail 74 MMS SMS 70 International calls 35 Internet 61 K Key tones selecting 113 sending muting 39 volume 113 L Language...

Page 136: ...ng 70 Mobile tracker 119 Multiparty call 39 Music player 49 Music downloaded 89 My files 86 My menu 109 N Name card 47 Names entering 32 searching 43 Network band select 117 Network selection 116 Network services 114 Numbers searching 43 storing 44 O Offline mode 9 111 Outbox messages 72 P Password call barring 116 phone 118 Phone care and maintenance 130 display 11 Icons 11 locking 118 password 1...

Page 137: ...calls 113 messages 113 Road safety 126 Roaming 116 S Safety information 123 precaution 1 Security calls 117 Sent messages 73 Shortcut 108 109 Silent mode entering 16 setting 114 SIM card inserting 7 locking 119 Skin colour 112 SMS messages creating sending 65 deleting 70 setting 77 viewing 70 Sound settings 113 Sounds downloaded 89 Speakerphone 38 Speed dial 47 Stopwatch 99 Switching on off microp...

Page 138: ... playing 88 recording 103 Voice recorder playing 52 recording 52 Voicemail server 117 W Waiting call 116 Wallpaper 111 Web browser access 61 bookmarks 63 World time 97 E690 book Page 137 Wednesday October 11 2006 2 42 PM ...

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Page 140: ...1 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 E690 book Page 1 Wednesday October 11 2006 2 42 PM ...

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