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http://www.samsungmobile.com

Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-15042A

English. 06/2008. Rev. 1.0

Summary of Contents for SGH-E848I

Page 1: ...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 World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com Printed in Korea Code No GH68 15042A English 06 2008 Rev 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...SGH E848I User s Guide ...

Page 3: ... 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 interference which could affect their performance Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal Copyright information Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG Inc worl...

Page 4: ...ding 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 Use of authorised software Use only Samsung authorised software The use of any unauthorised software could damage your phone Qualified service Onl...

Page 5: ... 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 music files using your phone as a music player You...

Page 6: ...personal data and connect to other devices using wireless Bluetooth technology Web browser Access the wireless web to get up to the minute information and a wide variety of media content SOS message Send SOS messages to your family or friends for help in an emergency Voice recorder Record memos or sounds ...

Page 7: ...ions 12 Enter text 13 Customise your phone 17 Step outside the phone 19 Begin with call functions camera music player web browser and other special features Make or answer calls 19 Use the camera 21 Play music 22 Listen to the FM radio 24 Browse the web 25 Use Phonebook 26 Send messages 27 View messages 29 Use Bluetooth 30 Menu functions 32 All menu options listed Health and safety information 45 ...

Page 8: ...ll 5 Settings 6 SOS Messages 7 Broadcast messages 8 Memory status 6 My files 1 Images 2 Videos 3 Music 4 Sounds 5 Other files 6 Memory card2 7 Memory status 7 Calendar 8 Camera 9 FM radio Applications 1 Voice recorder 2 Java world 3 Image editor 4 Bluetooth 5 Memo 6 World clock 7 Calculator 8 Converter 9 Timer 10 Stopwatch 11 SIM application toolkit1 0 Alarms Settings 1 Phone settings 2 Light sett...

Page 9: ...hone Assemble and charge the phone The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary depending on your country or service provider Use the purchased accessories with only Samsung authorised devices The use of these accessories with other devices could cause problems and any repair costs would not be covered by the warranty To AC power outlet ...

Page 10: ...e to the phone Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty FRONT FRONT Switch on 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold 3 If necessary enter the PIN and press OK 4 When the setup wizard opens customise your phone according to your preferences See page 17 Switch off 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold ...

Page 11: ...k Special function keys Navigation keys Up Down Left Right Delete Menu exit key Right soft key Alphanumeric keys Power key Mouthpiece When you close the phone it locks the exposed keys to prevent any unwanted phone operations from accidentally pressing any of the keys To unlock the keypad press Camera key Memory card slot Camera lens Mirror ...

Page 12: ...he web browser In Menu mode select the highlighted menu option or confirm input Make or answer a call In Idle mode retrieve the numbers recently dialled missed or received End a call Delete characters from the display 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 server Press and ...

Page 13: ... and hold to activate or deactivate Silent mode Press and hold to enter a pause between numbers Adjust the phone volume Press and hold to switch the phone on or off Press to activate or deactivate the touch keys Press and hold to turn on the camera In Camera mode take a photo or record a video Signal strength GPRS 2 5G network Connecting to GPRS 2 5G network Transferring data in GPRS 2 5G network ...

Page 14: ...ternet Roaming network Call diverting active Home Zone Office Zone Bluetooth active Bluetooth hands free car kit or headset connected Synchronised with PC Music playback in progress Music playback paused Silent mode Mute Silent mode Vibration Ringer type Melody Vibration Vibration then melody Vibration and melody Increasing melody ...

Page 15: ...io on Battery power level 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 OK or to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted 4 Press Back to move up one level Press to return to Idle mode Use menu numbers Press the number key corresponding to the option you want ...

Page 16: ...Right to select alternative pinyins 3 Press Select or Numbers are added to each character 4 If necessary press Up or Down to find the character you want 5 Press the number key corresponding to the character Chinese Stroke mode To enter a word 1 Press the keys corresponding to a character s component strokes 2 If necessary press Up or Down to find the character you want 3 Press the number key corre...

Page 17: ...rectly press 0 to insert a space Otherwise select a word from the alternative word choices Number mode Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want Symbol mode Press the corresponding number key to select a symbol Other operations Press 1 to enter punctuation marks or special characters in ABC mode and English word mode Press 0 to insert a space Press to change the text input mode Press and...

Page 18: ...s 2 Scroll to the profile you are using 3 Press Options and select Edit Display language Call ringer melody 4 Select Voice call ringtone 5 Select a ringtone category 6 Select a ringtone 7 Press Options and select Save profile To change the sound profile 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Phone settings Phone profiles 2 Select the profile you want In Idle mode press volume to adjust the ...

Page 19: ... Phone settings Shortcuts 2 Select a key 3 Select a menu to be assigned to the key Idle mode wallpaper Menu shortcuts You can switch the phone to Silent mode to avoid disturbing other people In Idle mode press and hold 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Security settings Phone lock 2 Select On 3 Enter a new 4 to 8 digit password and press OK 4 Enter the new password again and press OK S...

Page 20: ... To end the call press or to unlock the keypad and press Make a call 1 When the phone rings press 2 To end the call press or to unlock the keypad and press During a call press and then Yes to activate the speaker Press again to switch back to the earpiece 1 During a call call the second participant The first call is put on hold 2 Press Options and select Join Answer a call Use the speakerphone fea...

Page 21: ...elect Select one Remove to drop one participant 5 Press to end the multi party call 1 In Idle mode press and hold to turn on the camera 2 Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments 3 Press or to take a photo The photo is saved automatically 4 Press Back to take another photo 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select My files Images My photos 2 Select the photo you want Take a photo Vi...

Page 22: ...n Idle mode press Menu and select My files Videos My video clips 2 Select the video you want Record a video View a video Use these methods Download from the wireless web Download from a PC using the optional Samsung PC Studio See Samsung PC Studio User s Guide Receive via Bluetooth Copy to a memory card and insert it into the phone Synchronise music files with Windows Media Player See the next sec...

Page 23: ...nising with Windows Media Player 11 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Phone settings PC connections Media player Synchronise with Windows Media Player 2 Connect your phone and PC with an optional PC data cable 3 Select Sync digital media files to this device when a pop up window appears on your PC 4 Enter the name of your phone and click Finish 5 Select and drag the music files you wan...

Page 24: ...r the playback has started Press and hold to scan backward in a file Play music files Right skip to the next file Press and hold to scan forward in a file Up open the playlist Volume adjust the volume 4 Press Down to stop playback 1 From the music player screen press Options and select Open playlist All Playlists 2 Press Options and select Create playlist 3 Enter the title of the playlist and pres...

Page 25: ...ug the connecter of the supplied headset into the multi function jack on the phone 2 In Idle mode press Menu and select FM radio Listen to the radio 3 Press to turn on the radio 4 Press Left or Right to find available radio stations 5 Press to turn off the radio By automatic tuning From the FM radio screen press Options and select Self tuning Available radio stations are automatically saved Store ...

Page 26: ...de press and select Home The homepage of your service provider opens Launch the web browser To scroll through browser items press Up or Down To select an item press To return to the previous page press Back To access browser options press Options 1 In Idle mode enter a phone number and press Options 2 Select Save a memory location New Navigate the web Add a contact ...

Page 27: ...de 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 contact 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages Create new message Text message 2 Enter destination numbers and press Down 3 Enter the message text 4 Press to send the message Send a text message ...

Page 28: ...ss 4 Select Image or video and add an image or a video clip 5 Select Music or sound and add a music or a sound clip 6 Select Text 7 Enter the message text and press Send a multimedia message 8 Press Options and select Send 9 Press 10 Enter destination numbers or email addresses and press 11 Press Options and select Send to send the message ...

Page 29: ... Subject 3 Enter the email subject and press 4 Select Message 5 Enter the email text and press 6 Select File attach 7 Add image video sound music or document files 8 Press Options and select Send Send an email 9 Press 10 Enter email addresses and press 11 Press Options and select Send to send the email ...

Page 30: ...sages Inbox 2 Select a multimedia message View a text message View a multimedia message 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages My messages Email inbox 2 Select an account 3 Press Options and select Check for new email 4 Select an email or a header 5 If you selected a header press Options and select Retrieve to view the body of the email View an email ...

Page 31: ...nu and select Applications Bluetooth Activation On 2 Select My phone s visibility On to allow other devices to locate your phone Turn on Bluetooth 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Applications Bluetooth My devices Search new device 2 Select a device 3 Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device s Bluetooth PIN if it has one and press OK When the owner of the other device enters the same code pai...

Page 32: ...Bluetooth 4 For sending a contact select which data you want to send 5 Search for and select a device 6 If necessary enter the Bluetooth PIN and press OK Send data 1 When a device attempts to access your phone press Yes to permit the connection 2 If necessary press Yes to confirm that you are willing to receive Receive data ...

Page 33: ...lls dialled received or missed Delete all Delete all of the records in each call and message type Area code Find and retrieve area and country codes to quickly and easily dial phone numbers Call manager Call time Check the time record for calls made and received Call manager Call cost Check the cost of your calls if supported by your SIM card Call manager Reject list Make a list of the phone numbe...

Page 34: ...dd a new contact to Phonebook Group Organise your contacts in caller groups Speed dial Assign a speed dial number for your most frequently dialled numbers My namecard Create a name card and send it to other people Own number Check your phone numbers or assign a name to each of the numbers Management Manage contacts in Phonebook or change the default settings for Phonebook Service number View the S...

Page 35: ...ormation from the wireless web Your phone s skin colour and keytone settings do not affect this application Fun club1 Access Samsung Fun Club the preset website providing Samsung mobile phone users with attractive download services of up to date tones and wallpapers Bookmarks Save URL addresses in order to quickly access web pages Enter URL Enter a URL address and access the associated web page Cl...

Page 36: ...r respective owners Menu Description Saved pages Access the list of pages you have saved while online History Access the list of pages you have accessed recently Menu Description Browser settings Clear the cache Delete cookies or set whether or not they are stored Change the settings for the web browser and access version and copyright information about it Streaming settings Select a connection pr...

Page 37: ...s Set up various options for using the messaging services Menu Description SOS Messages Specify options for sending and receiving an SOS message You can send an SOS message by pressing Volume 4 times when the phone is closed and the exposed keys are locked Broadcast messages Access the received broadcast messages or change the settings for receiving broadcast messages Memory status Check informati...

Page 38: ...ds Other files Access media files and other files stored in the phone s memory Memory card Access the files stored on a memory card This menu is only available when you insert a memory card into the phone Memory status Check information about the memory currently in use Menu Description Voice recorder Record voice memos and any other sounds Java world1 Access Java games and applications Image edit...

Page 39: ... Perform arithmetic functions Converter Do conversions such as length and temperature Timer Set a period of time for the phone to count down Menu Description Stopwatch Measure elapsed time SIM application toolkit Use a variety of additional services offered by your service provider This menu is available only if supported by your SIM card 1 All rights and responsibilities for the Java based games ...

Page 40: ...ings Shortcuts Use the Navigation keys as shortcuts to access specific menus directly from Idle mode Up is fixed as a shortcut to My menu mode Phone settings Time and date Change the time and date displayed on your phone Phone settings Volume key Set how the phone reacts if you press and hold Volume when a call comes in Phone settings Show caller information Set the phone to display or block calle...

Page 41: ... time the backlight or display stays on when the phone is not used Menu Description Light settings Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display for varying lighting conditions Light settings Keypad light Set how the phone controls the use of the keypad light Display settings Home screen Set up the idle screen on the main display Display settings My theme Select a display style for the main menu...

Page 42: ...eed dial numbers for your most frequently dialled numbers Menu Description Phonebook settings Save new contacts to Select a default memory location for saving contacts Phonebook settings Search by initials Activate the last name and first name input fields on the contact list You can search for a contact with the initial letters of the first name and last name more quickly Phonebook settings Own n...

Page 43: ...ge the default settings for playing music Menu Description Network settings Select network Select the network to be used while roaming outside of your home area or let the network be chosen automatically Network settings Network mode Change to an appropriate band when you travel abroad Security settings Phone lock Activate your phone password to protect your phone against unauthorised use Security...

Page 44: ...e password Change the phone password Security settings Change PIN code Change the PIN Menu Description Security Change PIN2 code Change your current PIN2 if supported by your SIM card Setup wizard Quickly customise basic settings of your phone Select the option you want for each setting by following the onscreen instructions Memory settings Change the settings related with the memory and check inf...

Page 45: ...xperts drawn from industry government and academia after extensive reviews of the scientific literature related to the biological effects of RF energy The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement 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 kilogr...

Page 46: ...CC that it does not exceed the exposure limit established by the FCC Tests for each model phone are performed in positions and locations e g at the ear and worn on the body as required by the FCC The highest SAR values for this model phone as reported to the FCC are Head 0 584 W Kg Body worn 0 415 W Kg For body worn operation this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guideline...

Page 47: ...ing to radio frequency RF exposure from wireless phones The FDA publication includes the following information What kinds of phones are the subject of this update The term wireless phone refers here to hand held wireless phones with built in antennas often called cell mobile or PCS phones These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radio frequency energy RF because of the shor...

Page 48: ...rgy RF in the microwave range while being used They also emit very low levels of RF when in the stand by mode Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects by heating tissue exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects Some studies have suggested that some bi...

Page 49: ... including the following Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones Design 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...

Page 50: ...less phone networks rely upon While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves the RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless phones Base stations are thus not the primary subject of the safety questions discussed in this document What are the results of the research done...

Page 51: ...human health Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000 Between them the studies investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer glioma meningioma or acoustic neuroma tumors of the brain or salivary gland leukemia or other cancers None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects from wireles...

Page 52: ...if they do may be many many years The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day to day use of wireless phones Many factors affect this measurement such as the angle at 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 ...

Page 53: ...ntracts to independent investigators The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone If there is a risk from these pr...

Page 54: ...ss phone use What about children using wireless phones The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones including children and teenagers If you want to take steps to lower exposure to radio frequency energy RF the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones Reducing the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance between...

Page 55: ...ce of the RF emissions will not be placed against the head On the other hand if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use then that part of the body will absorb 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 co...

Page 56: ...ding to FTC these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate their claim What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment Radio frequency energy RF from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices For this reason FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference EMI of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless...

Page 57: ...other medical devices Should harmful interference be found to occur FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources can be obtained from the following organizations FCC RF Safety Program http www fcc gov oet rfsafety Environmental Protection Agency EPA http www epa gov radiation Occupation...

Page 58: ...r 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 place your call without taking your attention off the road 2 When available use a hands free device If possible add an addit...

Page 59: ... the traffic if possible place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary If you need to make a call while moving dial only a few numbers check the road 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 ...

Page 60: ...pecial non emergency number The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving For more information please call 1 888 901 SAFE or visit our web site www wow com com Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications Internet Association Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to us...

Page 61: ... to discuss alternatives Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm 6 inches be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research Persons with pacemakers should always keep the phone more than ...

Page 62: ...e to assist you in obtaining this information Switch your phone off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care 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 manufac...

Page 63: ... chemical transfer or storage facilities vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas such as propane or butane areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Emergency Calls This phone like any wireless phone operates using radio signals wireless and landline networks as well ...

Page 64: ... features before you can make an emergency call Consult this document and your local cellular service provider When making an emergency call remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible Remember that your phone may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident do not cut off the call until given permission to do so Restricting Children s access to your ...

Page 65: ...uency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Howerver there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try ...

Page 66: ...ations made in the radio phone not expressly approved by Samsung will void the user s authority to operate the equipment Only use approved batteries antennas and chargers The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone Although your phone is quite sturdy it is a complex piece of equipment and can be brok...

Page 67: ...d and the air bag inflates serious injury could result Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft The use of wireless phone in aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the aircraft s operation Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender or legal action or both Product Performance Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Rece...

Page 68: ...y pressing any key Anytime the Power Save feature is activated a message displays on the screen When a signal is found your phone returns to standby mode Maintaining Your Phone s Peak Performance For the best care of your phone only authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories Faulty service may void the warranty There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properl...

Page 69: ...usage charges Not all features are available for purchase or use in all areas Downloadable Ring Tones may be available at an additional cost Other conditions and restrictions may apply See your service provider for additional information Battery Standby and Talk Time Standby and talk times will vary depending on phone usage patterns and conditions Battery power consumption depends on factors such ...

Page 70: ...a new battery If left unused a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time Use only Samsung approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung approved chargers When a charger is not in use disconnect it from the power source Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week since overcharging may shorten its life Extreme temperatures will affect the chargi...

Page 71: ...ry for example when you carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag Short circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the object causing the short circuiting Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations In some areas the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For safe disposal options for Li Ion batteries contact your nearest Samsung authorized...

Page 72: ...hone in dusty dirty areas as its moving parts may be damaged Do not store the phone in hot areas High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics Do not store the phone in cold areas When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature moisture can form inside the phone which may damage the phone s electronic circuit boards Do n...

Page 73: ...o close to the eyes of people or animals This may cause damage to their eyes Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna Unauthorised antennas or modified accessories 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 assis...

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