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* Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the softwar installed or your service provider. Code No.: GH68-05247A World Wide Web English. 05/2004. Rev. 1.0 http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-E800...
Contents Important safety precautions ... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your phone ... 10 Phone layout... 10 Display... 13 Backlight ... 16 Service display ... 16 Camera ... 16 Built-in antenna ... 17 Getting started... 18 Inserting/Removing the SIM card ... 18 Installing/Removing/Charging the battery...
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Contents Phonebook menu ... 56 Find name ... 56 Add entry ... 59 Speed list ... 60 Copy all to phone ... 62 Send all via infrared... 63 Delete all... 65 Own number... 66 Group setting... 67 Memory status ... 68 Service directory ...
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Contents Slide down operation ... 158 Active slide ... 159 Anykey answer... 159 Fax mode ... 159 Infrared activation ... 160 Reset settings ... 161 Using ALS (Alternate Line Service) ... 162 Solving problems ... 164 Access codes ... 167 Phone password ...
Important safety precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road safety at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching off when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Do not cut off the call until given permission to do so. Water resistance Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may install or repair your phone.
Your phone Phone layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: (Reverse side) Mirror Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/ Right) Soft key (left) Volume keys WAP Browser Dial/Menu confirmation key Cancel/Back/ Correction key Special function keys Camera Flash Earpiece Display Power On/Off / Menu exit key...
Your phone Key(s) Description (continued) Ends a call. When pressed and held, switches the phone on or off. In Menu Mode, cancells your input and returns to Idle Mode. When pressed and held in Idle Mode, quickly accesses your voice mail server.
Your phone Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The more the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are out of a service area. When it displays, you cannot make or receive calls.
Your phone Backlight The display and the keypad are illuminated by a backlight. When you press any key, the backlight illuminates. It turns off if you don’t press any key within a given period of time, depending on the Backlight menu option. For further details, see page 153.
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged standard battery is fully recharged in approximately 130 minutes.
Getting started 2. Press the battery against the back of the phone until it clicks into place. Removing the battery 1. Switch off the phone by pressing and holding the key. 2. To remove the battery, pull the battery catch toward the top of the phone and hold it in that position.
Getting started 3. When charging is finished, disconnect the adapter from the power outlet and from the phone by pressing the grey tabs on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, the battery sensor informs you in the following ways: an empty battery icon flashes ), you hear a warning tone and a message...
Getting started Selecting functions and options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise your phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys marked Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.
Getting started Locking or unlocking the keypad You can lock the soft keys, navigation keys, WAP brower key, volume keys and camera key to avoid pressing keys by accident. To lock the keys, slide the folder down. If you set the Stop operation option in the Slide down operation menu (see page 158), the phone locks the keys automatically when you slide the folder down.
Call functions Making an international call 1. Press and hold the 0 key for the international prefix. The + character appears. 2. Enter the country code, area code and phone number and press the key. Making a call from phonebook You can store the names and phone numbers called regularly in the SIM card and phone’s memory, which are jointly called the Phonebook.
Call functions Speed-dialling from Phonebook Once you have stored numbers in the Phonebook, you can dial a number simply by pressing one or two keys. For further details, see page 60. Ending a call When you want to finish your call, briefly press the key or slide the folder down.
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Call functions Switching the microphone off (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off so that the other person cannot hear you. Example: You may wish to say something to another person in the room but do not want the calling person to hear you. 1.
Call functions To send the DTMF tones: 1. When you are connected to the teleservice system, press the Options soft key. 2. Press the Up or Down key to highlight the Send DTMF option. Press the Select soft key. 3. Enter the number you want to send and press the OK soft key.
Call functions 2. Press the key to dial the second call. The first call is automatically put on hold. Or alternatively: 1. Put the current call on hold by pressing the Hold soft key. 2. Make the second call in the normal way. To switch between the two calls, simply press the Swap soft key.
Call functions 4. To add a new person to the multi-party call, call the person in the normal way. Then press the Options soft key and select the Join option. Press the Select soft key. You can add incoming callers by answering the call and selecting the Join option.
Call functions Using the ear-microphone With the ear-microphone, you can make or answer a call without holding the phone. When you connect the ear-microphone to the jack at the right side of the phone, the button on the ear-microphone works as listed below: Press redial the last call the button twice in Idle Mode.
Entering text Changing the text input mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will see the text input mode indicator at the bottom of the display. Example: Entering a name in the Phonebook Enter name Text input mode indicator: T9 English mode...
Entering text If Spell appears above the left soft key while you are entering text, the word does not exist in the T9 dictionary. To type words not found in the T9 mode, change the text input mode to the ABC mode, or proceed as follows: 1.
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Entering text Note: The cursor moves to the right when you press a different key. When entering the same letter twice or a different letter on the same key, just press the Right key or wait a few seconds for the cursor to move to the right automatically, and then enter the next letter.
Entering text Using the symbolic mode The Symbolic mode enables you to enter symbols in your text. Press the display more Up or Down key. symbols enter a symbol corresponding number key. return to the Ok soft key. previous text input mode with entered symbol(s) return to the...
Using the menus Example: Accessing the Voice mail menu. 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press the 5 for Messages. 3. Press the 4 for Voice mail. List of menu functions Various menus let you check or change your phone settings.
Using the menus 3. Call waiting 4. Network selection 5. Caller ID 6. Active line 4. Sound settings (see page 82) 1. Incoming calls 1. Default melodies 2. My sounds 3. Ring volume 4. Alert type 2. Messages 1. Short messages 2.
Using the menus 2. Internet setting 3. Memory status 7. Organiser (see page 129) 1. New memo 2. Calendar 3. To do list 4. Clock 1. Set time 2. Set date 3. Set world time 4. Set format 5. Alarm 6.
Phonebook menu Phonebook offers the following features: • Phonebook: allows you to find, create or set up the speed-dialling feature and manage Phonebook entries. • Management: allows you to create or remove your own number, set up caller groups and check the memory status.
Phonebook menu Changing the SIM memory entries To change the SIM memory entry’s information, press the Options soft key. The following options are available: Edit number This option allows you to change the number. You can also add a new number if none has been stored for the selected category.
Phonebook menu 6. When you are satisfied, press the Ok soft key. 7. If you select Phone in step 3, go to step 8. If you select SIM in step 3, enter the location number and press the Ok soft key. 8.
Phonebook menu Dialling a number stored in the SIM card Once you have stored phone numbers in your SIM card, you can dial them easily whenever required. To dial a number stored in the SIM card: 1. Enter the number of the SIM card location where the number you want to dial is stored.
Phonebook menu IrDA port IrDA port Receiving phonebook from another device 1. Align the IrDA ports on both sides each other. 2. Access the Infrared activation menu (see page 160) and select On to activate the port. 3. When your phone receives Phonebook data from the other device: If the other person sends you one entry, your phone displays the name and the phone number...
Phonebook menu Own number To store your own phone number(s) with a name: 1. Scroll to an empty location by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. 2. When Edit number highlights, press the Select soft key.
Phonebook menu Memory status You can check how many names are stored in SIM card and phone’s memory. When you have finished, press the soft key or key to exit. Service directory Note: This feature may not be available depending on your SIM card.
SAT (SIM Application Toolkit) If you use a SAT card that provides additional services, the SAT menu displays. For further details, see your SIM card instructions. Shown only if it is supported by your SIM card.
Call records Via this menu, you can view the: • calls you missed, received or dialled. • cost of your calls. • length of your calls. Note: You can access the numbers in the three types of call records by pressing the Mode.
Call records Call time This option lets you view the timers for calls made and received. Notes: • If your SIM card supports the ALS (Alternate Line Service) feature, you must first select the appropriate line. • The actual time invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary, depending on network features, rounding-off for billing purposes and others.
Network services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish. Call diverting Note: The call divert options may be different depending on your SIM card and those not supported by your network operator may not be shown.
Network services Deactivating specific call diverting options 1. Select the call diverting option to be deactivated. 2. Select the type of calls to which this option applies. 3. Press the Remove soft key. The phone sends your settings to the network and displays the network’s acknowledgement.
Network services Deactivating specific call barring options 1. Select the call barring option to be deactivated. 2. Select the type of calls to which this option applies. 3. Press the Deactivate soft key. 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider.
Network services Network selection The Network selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside your home area. Note: You can select a network other than your home network only if it has a valid roaming agreement with your home network.
Sound settings You can use the Sound settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • ringtone, volume and type for incoming calls or messages. • sounds made when your call is connected or when you press a key. •...
Sound settings Vibration: the phone vibrates but does not ring. Vibration then tone: the phone first vibrates and then starts ringing. Repetition: allows you to specify how often the phone informs you of a new message. You can choose either Once or Periodic. Power on/off This option allows you to select the melody that the phone sounds when you switch it on or off.
Sound settings Slider tone This menu allows you to select the slider tone that the phone sounds when you slide the folder up or down. To turn the sound off, select Off. Alerts on call This menu allows you to set the phone to all alerts while calling.
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Messages To read the new message(s) immediately, press the View soft key. The list of the messages appears. Note: To clear the new message notification on the display, press the key. When you also have missed calls, voice mails, short messages or multimedia messages, and multi CBs, the right soft key indication changes in the following order: Missed, Connect, View, CB...
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Messages Note: To clear or clear all your input, press or press and hold the C key. When you have no input, press and hold the C key to move to the previous screen. To send the message to multiple destinations up to 5, press the Add soft key and repeat step 4.
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Messages Transfer: allows you to transfer the message from the SIM card to the phone’s memory or vice versa. Outbox Outbox stores any messages that you have already sent or just saved without sending. When the Outbox menu option is selected, the list of messages you have sent or saved displays with the: •...
Messages Multimedia messages Multimedia Message Service (MMS) is a messaging service very similar to Short Message Service (SMS). It provides asynchronous delivery of personal multimedia messages from between phone and phone, phone and e-mail, phone and web(by URL). In addition to the familiar text content of text messages, multimedia messages can contain images, graphics, voice and sounds.
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Messages Notes: • You can only receive up to 150 messages. • Multimedia message boxes, Camera, and Media box share a given amount of memory in your phone. You can also use the Delete or Delete all option to delete some sounds or images in Camera or Media box.
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Messages Item How to add Sound To add a sound in the Media box; (continued) 1. Select one of the sound categories. The sound list of the category is displayed. 2. Select one of the sounds you want to add. 3.
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Messages If it is not an empty entry, do the following things. Edit address: to edit the selected address. Delete address: to delete the selected address. Note: To clear or clear all your input, press or press and hold the C key. When you have no input, press and hold the C key to move to the previous screen.
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Messages Cut address: extracts phone numbers, email addresses or URL addresses in the text, so that you can call the number or send a message to the number or save it in your Phonebook. Properties: shows you detailed information about the message.
Messages You can choose the following options by pressing the Opt. soft key: Send: replies to the sender by sending a message. Replay: replays the message. Delete: deletes the message. Properties: shows you detailed information about the message. My folder You can move the messages stored in the Inbox or Outbox to the My folder by using the Move to My folder option.
Messages Never: the push message never comes in. Optional: Only the push messages whose setting matches to the number in this option come in. The preset number is SMS service centre. You can also edit the number. Delete all: deletes all of the push messages. Preset messages Using this menu, you can preset up to nine messages that you use most frequently.
Messages • the message channel is currently active on the channel list. When you get broadcast messages, you can see the messages in Idle Mode. If it is short you can see the display, otherwise, press the CB soft key to read the message.
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Messages Delivery report: allows you to set on or off. When this function is set to on, the network informs you whether or not your message has been delivered. Character support: allows you to select the character set when editing and sending messages. GSM-alphabet: you can only send the message using GSM characters.
Messages - Data call type: select a network connection type between ISDN and Analogue. - Dial number: enter the server phone number. - Login ID: enter the server login ID. - Password: enter the server password. • GPRS setting: allows you to change the proxy settings for the GPRS network.
Fun box The Fun box menu contains several fun options: • WWW services • Media box • JAVA world WWW services Your phone comes equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) Browser, making it possible for you to access the Wireless Web. Each time you start the WAP Browser, the phone connects to the Wireless Web and the service indicator icon (...
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Fun box Using the WAP browser menus There are various menu options available when surfing the Wireless Web. To access the WAP Browser menu: 1. Press the key or scroll to the logo on the top left of all WAP pages and then press the key.
Fun box Once you have stored an address, the following options are available when you select it. Go: allows you to access the site directly. Edit: allows you to change the name and URL address of the bookmark. Delete: allows you to delete the bookmark. Go to URL This menu option allows you to manually enter the URL address of the Web site that you wish to...
Fun box GPRS first: your phone will search for the GPRS network first. If this service is not available, you can set the GSM service temporarily. GPRS only: the phone only works in GPRS networks. GSM only: the phone only works in GSM networks. Current proxy This menu option allows you to activate one of the proxies you set up to use the WAP connection.
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Fun box For further details about these options, see the options of the Photos menu (see page 120). Delete all This option deletes all of the photos, images and sounds in the Media box. Photos 1. Scroll to a box and place a check mark ahead it by pressing the Select soft key.
Fun box JAVA world You can download MIDlets (Java applications running on mobile phones) from various sources using the WAP Browser and store them in your phone. Downloads A list of Java games is displayed. In basic, two pre- loaded MIDlets (Java games) are provided. If the list of Java games is empty, a pop up message is displayed to invite to download a new game.
Fun box Special attacks Level 1: Aurora, all enemies are hit by a snowball. Level 2: Ice dragon, all enemies are hit by a snowball and frozen for 8 seconds. Level 3: Icicle storm, double powered snowball attack to all enemies and decreasing enemies’ attack accuracy for 10 seconds.
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Fun box Memory status You can check the free space for Java download. The display also shows the total memory and used memory.
Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • view the calendar and/or write a memo or to do list. • set the current date and time, and find out what time it is in various cities around the world. • set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time.
Organiser • Anniversary: anniversaries to be remembered, such as wedding anniversaries, birthdays or other special days. Note: You can save up to 25 items to each category, so you can save 100 memos totally. 3. Scroll to a date on the calendar by pressing the navigation keys.
Organiser The following options are available when you press the Options soft key on the Calendar display: Add memo: allows you to add a new memo on the day. Go to date: allows you to enter a particular date and then schedule an event on that date. View all: shows all of the events that you have scheduled.
Organiser To do list This menu allows you to view a list of tasks. To create a new memo of the To do list type: 1. Write the memo about your task and press the Ok soft key. For more information about how to enter characters, see page 41.
Organiser To select your time zone: 1. Select the city corresponding to your time zone by pressing the Left or Right key one or more times. The local date and time display. 2. Press the Set soft key. 3. To Select update the current Set local.
Organiser 6. When you have finished, press the key to exit. Once an alarm has been set, you can see the Alarm icon ( ) on the top line of the display. To stop the alarm when it rings, press any key. Note: When the Quiet Mode is activated, the alarm tone doesn’t sound.
Organiser Conversion This menu option allows you to convert from one type of unit to another. To convert a value: 1. Scroll to the type of conversion to be performed from Currency, Length, Weight, Volume, Area and Temperature, and press the Select soft key.
Organiser Even if you exit the Timer screen, the timer will continue running. After the specified time has expired, the phone informs you by playing a melody and displaying a text notification. To stop the timer melody when it rings, press any key.
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Camera The icons on the top line of the display indicate the size, quality, flash type and current mode (shown if you select the multi-shop mode or night mode). 3. Adjust the image by aiming the camera to the subject. Press the adjust the brightness of Left or Right key.
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Camera Go to my photos: allows you to see the taken pictures in the My photos (see page 149). Set as: allows you to set it as a wallpaper or a caller ID. Wallpaper: allows you to set it as a wallpaper. Caller ID: allows you to set it as a caller ID.
Camera Photo quality: allows you to select the image quality from Super fine, Fine, Normal, and Economy. The option you select appears on the top of the display. Shutter sound: allows you to select a sound when you press the shutter, the soft key or the Camera ( ) key on the right side of the phone.
Camera Delete all You can delete all the photos saved in each category. 1. Scroll to a photo box and place a check mark ahead it by pressing the Select soft key. Selecting All places check marks on all of the photo boxes.
Phone settings Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences via the Phone settings menu. Display You can change the background image and the colour of the components on the display according to your preference and needs. Wallpaper This option allows you to change the background image to be displayed in Idle Mode.
Phone settings Greeting message This menu option allows you to set a greeting message to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. When you access this menu, the current message displays. Press the clear the existing C key and hold it down. message enter a new appropriate alphanumeric...
Phone settings Phone lock When the Phone lock feature is enabled, the phone is locked and you must enter the 8-digit phone password each time the phone is switched on. The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. To change the phone password, see the Change password menu option below.
Reject soft key to answer incoming calls. Fax mode You can use your phone as a modem for faxing when it is connected to computing devices. You need to purchase a data kit from your local Samsung dealer. and the...
Phone settings In this menu, you can enable the fax mode on your phone. The following options are available: Off: you can send or receive data calls. On: you can send or receive fax calls. In any case you can send or receive voice calls. After connecting the phone to your computing device using the data cable and set this menu to On.
Using ALS (Alternate Line Service) The ALS feature enables two lines to be associated with one SIM card. Consequently, you can make and receive calls on either line. If you subscribe to this network service, a few additional menu options enable you to set up this feature.
Solving problems Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages may appear No SIM card Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. Phone locked Enter password The Phone lock feature is enabled.
• the model and serial numbers of your phone • your warranty details • a clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service. Access codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card.
Access codes PIN2 The PIN2, supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access some functions, such as charging unit counters. These functions are only available if supported by your SIM card. If you key in an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, key in the PUK2 and press the Ok soft key to unlock the phone.
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, so as not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.
• 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.
Health and safety information 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 discuss alternatives. Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a...
Health and safety information Potentially explosive atmospheres Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Health and safety information • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone, its parts or accessories. • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features of your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. ALS (Alternate Line Service) Capability of associating two lines with one SIM card.
Glossary users, MMS is similar to Short Message Service (SMS)-it provides automatic, immediate delivery of user-created content from phone to phone. The message addressing used is primarily phone numbers, thus the traffic goes from phone to phone. MMS also provides support for e-mail addressing, so that messages can also be sent by e-mail.
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