Page 1 * Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-05485A World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 02/2005. Rev 1.3...
Page 2 GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-E810...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Important safety precautions... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your phone... 10 Phone layout ... 10 Display... 13 Service light... 16 Camera ... 16 Flashlight... 16 Getting started ... 17 Installing the SIM card ... 17 Charging the battery ... 19 Switching on or off the phone ...
Page 5 Contents Entering text ... 45 Changing the text input mode ... 46 Using T9 mode ... 47 Using alphabet mode... 49 Using number mode ... 50 Using symbol mode... 51 Options during a call ... 52 Putting a call on hold... 52 Using the menu functions ...
Page 6 Sound settings ... 83 Ring tone (Menu 4.1) Ring volume (Menu 4.2) Alert type (Menu 4.3) Keypad tone (Menu 4.4) Message tone (Menu 4.5) Slider tone (Menu 4.6) Power on/off (Menu 4.7) Alert on call (Menu 4.8) Extra tones (Menu 4.9) Messages...
Page 7 Contents Phone settings ... 146 Activate infrared Display settings (Menu 9.2) Greeting message Own number (Menu 9.4) Language (Menu 9.5) Security (Menu 9.6) Extra settings (Menu 9.7) Short cut (Menu 9.8) Reset settings (Menu 9.9) Solving problems... 156 Access codes ... 159 Phone password ...
Page 8: Important Safety Precautions
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.
Page 9: Emergency Call
Keep the phone and all its parts including accessories out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.
Page 10: Unpacking
Unpacking Your package contains the following items: Handset Battery You can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer: • Standard/slim batteries • Simple handsfree car kit • Car charger • Travel charger • Finger strap...
Page 11: Your Phone
Your phone Phone layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Camera Slider Ear-microphone jack Soft key (left) Volume/menu browse keys Dial key Alphanumeric keys IrDA port Special function keys Earpiece Display Navigation (Up/ Down/Left/ Right) keys Soft key (right) WAP browser/ confirm key...
Page 12: Key Description
Your phone Key(s) Description In Menu mode, scrolls through the menu options and Phonebook. In Idle mode, allows you to access your favourite menu options directly. For further details about shortcuts, see page 155. When entering text, moves the cursor to the left or right, depending on which side you push.
Page 13 Your phone Key(s) Description (continued) Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when held down. In Menu mode, cancels your input and returns the phone to Idle mode. In Idle mode, accesses your voice mail when held down. Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters.
Page 14: Display
Display Display layout The display has three areas: Menu Area First line Middle lines Last line Icons Text and graphics area Soft key function Phonebook indicators Description Displays various icons. See page 14. Displays messages, instructions, and any information that you enter, such as the number you are dialling.
Page 15: Icon Description
Your phone Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are out of your service area. When it displays, you cannot make or receive a call.
Page 16 Icon Description Appears when Silent mode is active or you set the phone to vibrate when you receive a call. You set this option in the Alert type menu (Menu 4.3). For further details, see page 28 and page 84 respectively. Appears when the IrDA port is active.
Page 17: Service Light
Your phone Service light The service light, which is a circular light around the Navigation keys, flashes when services are available on the phone. To activate or deactivate the service light, use the Service light menu (Menu 9.2.4). See page 148 for further details.
Page 18: Getting Started
Getting started Installing the SIM card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available, and so on. Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card.
Page 19 Getting started 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket, as shown, so that the card locks into position. Make sure the metal contacts of the card face into the phone. Note: When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it upwards, as shown, and take it out of the socket.
Page 20: Charging The Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel charger comes with your phone for charging the battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. The travel charger allows you to use the phone while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly.
Page 21: Low Battery Indicator
Getting started 2. Plug the charger into a standard AC wall outlet. The LED on the travel charger indicates the charging progress by the following colors: • Red: the battery is being charged. • Green: the battery is completely charged. 3.
Page 22: Switching On Or Off The Phone
Switching on or off the phone 1. Press and hold the switches on. 2. If the phone asks you to enter a password, enter a password and press the The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. For further details, see page 159. 3.
Page 23: Call Functions
Call functions Making a call When the idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, then press the Note: When you activate the Auto redial option in the Extra settings menu (Menu 9.7), the phone will automatically redial up to ten times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone.
Page 24: Ending A Call
Ending a call When you want to end your call, briefly press the key or push the slider down. Redialling the last number The phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialled, received or missed, if the call recipient or caller is identified.
Page 25: Adjusting The Volume
Call functions Making a call from phonebook You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone’s memory. These entries are collectively called Phonebook. Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial it by pressing a few keys.
Page 26: Answering A Call
Answering a call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image. The caller’s phone number or name, if stored in Phonebook, displays. 1. If necessary, push the slider up. 2. Press the answer the incoming call. When the Anykey answer option in the Extra settings menu (Menu 9.7) is activated, you can press any key to answer a call except for the...
Page 27: Viewing Missed Calls
Call functions Viewing missed calls When you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who called you so that you can call the person back. The number of calls you’ve missed displays on the idle screen immediately after a call is missed.
Page 28: Deleting A Missed Call
3. Press the key or Select soft key. 4. Change the number. call the number store the number Deleting a missed call 1. If necessary, push the slider up. 2. Press the key or Options soft key. 3. If necessary, press the Up or Down key to highlight the Delete option.
Page 29: Quickly Switching To Silent Mode
Call functions Quickly switching to silent mode Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making noise, in a theatre for example. In Idle mode, press and hold the “Silent mode” message and the Vibration icon ( display.
Page 30: Selecting Functions And Options
Selecting functions and options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customize it. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed using the two soft keys, . Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.
Page 31: Selecting Options
Selecting functions and options Selecting options To view the various functions and options available and to select the one you want: 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 2. To select the: • function displayed • option highlighted view the next function or highlight the next option on a list move back to the...
Page 32: Phonebook
Phonebook You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in both your SIM card and your phone’s memory. They are physically separate but are used as a single entity, called Phonebook. Note: Depending on your particular SIM card, the maximum number of phone numbers the SIM card can store may differ.
Page 33 Phonebook 4. Select a memory location, either SIM or Phone, by pressing the Up or Down key and press the key or Select soft key. Note: When you change phones, any numbers stored in your SIM card memory are automatically available with the new phone, whereas any numbers stored in the phone’s memory will need to be reentered.
Page 34: Storing A Number Using The Phonebook
Storing a number using the phonebook menu 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key. 2. Scroll to Add entry by pressing the Up or Down key and press the 3. Select an icon to identify the category of the number to be stored by pressing the Left or Right key, and press the key.
Page 35: Using Phonebook Entry Options
Phonebook Using phonebook entry options While accessing any Phonebook entry, press the key or Options soft key to access the options for the entry. The following options are available: Photo caller ID: allows you to assign one of the photos you took using the camera as a caller ID image to be displayed when you receive a call from the selected number.
Page 36 Phonebook Paste: allows you to paste the number into the normal dialling mode. Use this option to dial a number similar to one in Phonebook, such as a different extension in the same office. Use the C key to change the number as required; see page 22 for further details.
Page 37: Editing A Caller Group
Phonebook Editing a caller group 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key. 2. Scroll to Group edit by pressing the Up or Down key and press the 3. Scroll through the group list by pressing the Up or Down key.
Page 38: Dialling A Number From Phonebook
Dialling a number from phonebook Once you have stored phone numbers in Phonebook, you can dial them easily and quickly by using the location numbers that were assigned to them in Phonebook. Note: If you cannot remember a location number, you must go into the Search option by pressing the Phonebook soft key to search for the entry by name.
Page 39: Speed-Dialling
Phonebook Speed-dialling Once you have stored phone numbers from your Phonebook list, you can set up to eight speed-dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing the associated numeric key. Setting up speed-dial entries 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key.
Page 40 6. Once you have assigned a number to the key, you can use the following options by pressing key or Options soft key: • Change: allows you to assign a different number to the key. • Delete: allows you to clear the setting so that no number is assigned to the key.
Page 41: Searching For And Dialling A Number In Phonebook
Phonebook Searching for and dialling a number in phonebook After storing numbers in Phonebook, you can search for them in two ways; by name and by caller group. Searching for a number by name 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key.
Page 42: Searching For A Number By Caller Group
Searching for a number by caller group 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key. 2. Scroll to Group search by pressing the Up or Down key and press the key. You are asked to enter a group name. 3.
Page 43: Deleting All Of The Phonebook Entries
Phonebook Deleting all of the phonebook entries You can delete all of the entries in the selected memory or both memories. 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key. 2. Scroll to Delete all by pressing the Up or Down key and press the 3.
Page 44: Checking The Memory Status
Checking the memory status You can check how many names and numbers are stored in Phonebook, in both the SIM card and the phone’s memories. You can also see the capacity of both memories. 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key.
Page 45: Using The Service Dialling Numbers
Phonebook Using the service dialling numbers You can view the list of Service Dialling Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider. These numbers include emergency numbers, directory enquiries and voice mail numbers. 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key.
Page 46: Entering Text
Entering text When using your phone, you will often need to enter text, such as when storing a name in Phonebook, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events on your calendar. You can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone’s keypad.
Page 47: Changing The Text Input Mode
Entering text Changing the text input mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display. Example: Writing a text message Options To select T9 mode Alphabet mode Number mode Symbol mode...
Page 48: Using T9 Mode
Using T9 mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input mode is based on a built-in dictionary. To enter a word in T9 mode: 1. When you are in T9 mode, start entering a word by pressing the keys 2 to 9.
Page 49 Entering text To add a new word into the T9 dictionary: 1. After pressing the keys corresponding to the word you want to add, press the 0 or Down key to display the alternative words. 2. When you press the 0 or Down key at the last alternative word, the display shows Add on the bottom line.
Page 50: Using Alphabet Mode
Using alphabet mode Use the 1 to 0 keys to enter your text. 1. Press the keys labelled with the letter you want: - Once for the first letter - Twice for the second letter - And so on 2. Select the other letters in the same way. Note: The cursor moves to the right when you press a different key.
Page 51: Using Number Mode
Entering text • To insert a space, press the • To shift case in Alphabet mode, use the There are three cases; Capital lock ( case ( ), and Initial capital ( • You can move the cursor by using the Left and Right keys.
Page 52: Using Symbol Mode
Using symbol mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols into a text message. select a symbol display more symbols insert the symbol(s) into your message clear the symbol(s) cancel your input and exit Symbol mode Symbol Press the corresponding numeric key.
Page 53: Options During A Call
Options during a call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Putting a call on hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can make another call while you have a call in progress if your network supports this service.
Page 54: Using The Menu Functions
To switch between the two calls, simply press the Swap soft key. The current call is placed on hold and the call on hold is reactivated so that you can continue conversing with that person. When you want to finish, end each call normally by pressing the Using the menu functions You can access the main menu functions during a...
Page 55: Switching Off The Microphone (Mute)
Options during a call Switching off the microphone (Mute) You can temporarily switch off your phone’s microphone so that the other person on the phone cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to a person in the room, but do not want the person on the phone to hear you.
Page 56: Muting Or Sending Key Tones
Muting or sending key tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the DTMF (Dual Tone Multi- Frequency) tones of the keys, which allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call.
Page 57: Searching For A Number In Phonebook
Options during a call Searching for a number in phonebook You can search for a number in Phonebook during a call. 1. Press the 2. Press the Down key to highlight the Phonebook option. 3. Press the The Phonebook entries are listed. 4.
Page 58: Call Waiting
Call waiting You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if your network supports this service and you have set the Call waiting menu (Menu 3.3) to Activate; see page 78. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone. To answer a call while you have a call in progress: 1.
Page 59 Options during a call 3. To join the first participant to the multi-party call, press the select the Join option. Press the soft key. 4. To add a new person to the multi-party call, call the new person in the normal way and press the key or Options soft key.
Page 60: Dropping One Participant
Dropping one participant 1. Press the key or Options soft key and choose the Select one option. Press the soft key. The list of call participants appears. 2. Highlight a person from the list by pressing the Up or Down key and press the 3.
Page 61: Using The Menus
Using the menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor it to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling using the Navigation keys or by using the shortcuts.
Page 62: Using Shortcuts
4. To scroll through the menus confirm the chosen setting return to the previous menu level exit the menu without changing the settings Using shortcuts The menu items, such as menus, sub-menus and options are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut numbers.
Page 63: List Of Menu Functions
Using the menus List of menu functions The following list shows the menu structure and indicates the number assigned to each option and the page where you can find a description of each feature. 1. SIM AT (see page 68) 2.
Page 64 3. Network services 3.1 Call diverting 3.1.1 Divert always 3.1.2 Busy 3.1.3 No reply 3.1.4 Unreachable 3.1.5 Cancel all 3.2 Call barring 3.2.1 All outgoing 3.2.2 International 3.2.3 International except to home 3.2.4 All incoming 3.2.5 Incoming while abroad 3.2.6 Cancel all 3.2.7 Change barring password 3.3 Call waiting 3.3.1 Voice calls...
Page 65 Using the menus 4. Sound settings 4.1 Ring tone 4.2 Ring volume 4.3 Alert type 4.4 Keypad tone 4.5 Message tone 4.5.1 SMS tone 4.5.2 SMS-CB tone 4.5.3 MMS tone 4.5.4 Repetition 4.6 Slider tone 4.7 Power on/off 4.8 Alert on call 4.9 Extra tones 5.
Page 66 5. Messages 5.5 Voice mail 5.5.1 Connect to voice server 5.5.2 Voice server number 5.6 Broadcast messages 5.6.1 Read 5.6.2 Receive 5.6.3 Channel list 5.6.4 Language 5.7 Memory status 5.7.1 Text messages 5.7.2 Multimedia messages 6. Funbox (see page 114) 6.1 WAP browser 6.1.1 Home 6.1.2 Bookmarks...
Page 67 Using the menus 7. Organiser 7.1 Alarm 7.1.1 Once 7.1.2 Daily 7.1.3 Morning call 7.1.4 Remove alarm 7.1.5 Autopower 7.2 Calendar 7.3 Time & Date 7.3.1 Set time 7.3.2 Set date 7.3.3 World time 7.3.4 Time format 7.4 Calculator 7.5 To do list 7.6 Voice memo 7.6.1 Record voice 7.6.2 Voice list...
Page 68 9. Phone settings 9.1 Activate infrared 9.2 Display settings 9.2.1 Wallpaper 9.2.2 Menu style 9.2.3 Back light 9.2.4 Service light 9.2.5 Graphic logo 9.3 Greeting message 9.4 Own number 9.5 Language 9.6 Security 9.6.1 PIN check 9.6.2 Change PIN 9.6.3 Phone lock 9.6.4 Change password 9.6.5 Privacy 9.6.6 SIM lock...
Page 69: Sim At
SIM AT This menu is available if you use a SIM AT card that provides additional services, such as news, weather, sports, entrainment, and location services. Available services may vary, depending on your service provider’s plans. For further details, see your SIM card instructions or contact your service provider.
Page 70: Call Records
Call records In this menu, you can view the: • calls you missed, received, or dialled. • length of your calls. • cost of your calls. Notes: • You can access the numbers in the three types of call records by pressing the •...
Page 71: Received Calls (Menu 2.2)
Call records Received calls This menu lets you view the 20 most recent calls you received. The number or name, if available, displays together with the time and date the call was received. By pressing the can: • edit the number, if available, and dial it or save it in Phonebook.
Page 72: Delete All (Menu 2.4)
Delete all (Menu 2.4) This menu allows you to delete all of the records in each call record separately. You can also delete all of your call records at one time. select a call record to clear place a check mark remove a check mark 2.
Page 73: Call Time (Menu 2.5)
Call records Call time (Menu 2.5) This menu lets you view the timers for calls you made and received. Note: The actual time invoiced by your service provider may vary, depending on network features, rounding-off for billing purposes, and so on. The following timers are available: Last call time: length of the last call.
Page 74: Call Costs (Menu 2.6)
Call records Call costs (Menu 2.6) This network feature lets you view the cost of calls. This menu may not be available depending on your SIM card. The following options are available: Last call cost: cost of the last call you made. Total cost: total cost of all calls you made since the cost counter was last reset.
Page 75: Network Services
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 This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to a number that you specify. Example: You may wish to divert your business calls to a colleague while you are on holidays.
Page 76 2. Select the type of calls, voice or data, by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the key or Select soft key. The current status displays. If the option has already been set, the number to which the calls are diverted displays.
Page 77: Call Barring (Menu 3.2)
Network services Call barring The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls. To set your call barring options: 1. Select a call barring option by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the soft key. The following options are available: •...
Page 78 3. Press the Activate soft key to confirm your settings. 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement displays. To deactivate specific call barring settings: 1.
Page 79: Call Waiting (Menu 3.3)
Network services Call waiting This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call. You can specify individual call waiting options for voice calls and/or data calls: To set your call waiting options: 1. Select the type of calls, voice or data, to which you want to apply the call waiting option by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the key or Select soft key.
Page 80: Network Selection (Menu 3.4)
Network selection The Network selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area. Note: You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two.
Page 81: Caller Id (Menu 3.5)
Network services Caller ID (Menu 3.5) You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. Note: Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. The following options are available: Default: the default setting provided by the network is used.
Page 82 Activating a closed user group If you select the Closed user group menu, you can enter the CUG function. You can now access the following options after pressing the soft key: Index list: lets you list, add, or delete CUG index numbers.
Page 83 Network services Default group: you may set a default CUG with your service provider. If you have done so, you can enable the Default group option on your phone. When making a call, you are given the option of using your default CUG, instead of selecting one from the list.
Page 84: Sound Settings
Sound settings You can use the Sound settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • ring tone, volume, and alert type. • sounds made when you press a key, receive a message, push the slider up or down, switch on or off your phone.
Page 85: Alert Type (Menu 4.3)
Sound settings Alert type (Menu 4.3) This menu allows you to specify how you are to be informed of incoming calls or alarms you set. The following options are available: Light only: the service light flashes; the phone neither rings nor vibrates. Melody: the phone rings using the selected ring tone or alarm melody.
Page 86: Message Tone (Menu 4.5)
Sound settings Message tone (Menu 4.5) This menu allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received. SMS tone (Menu 4.5.1) The following options are available for alerting you to new SMS messages: Off: the phone does not use an SMS tone.
Page 87: Slider Tone (Menu 4.6)
Sound settings MMS tone (Menu 4.5.3) The following options are available for alerting you to new MMS messages: Off: the phone does not use an MMS tone. Light only: the service light flashes. Vibration: the phone vibrates. Single beep: the phone beeps once. MMS tone x: the phone uses one of several MMS tones.
Page 88: Power On/Off (Menu 4.7)
Sound settings Power on/off (Menu 4.7) This menu allows you to select the melody that the phone sounds when it is switched on or off. Select either Classical or Cheerful. To turn the sound off, select Off. Alert on call (Menu 4.8) This menu allows you to choose whether or not the phone informs you when you receive a new...
Page 89: Extra Tones (Menu 4.9)
Sound settings Extra tones You can customise additional tones for the phone. To turn a given tone The following options are available: Error tone: sets whether or not the phone informs you when you make a mistake. Minute minder: sets whether or not the phone beeps every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call.
Page 90: Messages
Messages Using the Messages menu, you can use various message features, such as: • short text messages • multimedia messages • WAP push messages • voice mail • cell broadcast messages You can also access online album, mail, and messenger services given by your service provider. Text messages (Menu 5.1) Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send...
Page 91 Messages Create (Menu 5.1.1) In this menu, you can write and send a text message. Note: When you add media items to a message, the number of characters you are allowed to enter decreases. Creating a simple text message 1. Create your message. You can create a message using standard Alphabet characters or special Uni-code characters, depending on the setting in the...
Page 92 • For further details about Text formatting, Add content, Add templates, Add from phonebook, Add from bookmarks, and Language options, see page 91. 3. Select Send only or Save and send, and press key or Select soft key. If you want to just save the message, select Save only.
Page 93: Creating A Long Text Message
Messages For the Bold, Italic, Underline, and Strikethrough attributes, select On or Off. These attributes can be combined. • Add content: allows you to add a sound, melody, picture, or animated image to the message. Select the category of the object to be added.
Page 94 Inbox (Menu 5.1.2) This message box is used to store messages that you have received. When you enter this menu, the list of messages in the box displays with the senders’ phone numbers or names, if available in your Phonebook. 1.
Page 95 Messages Save address: allows you to extract the sender’s number and URL, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message text. Move to phone: allows you to move the message from the SIM card to the phone’s memory. This option is only available when you select a message stored in the SIM card.
Page 96 Messages Delete: allows you to delete the message. Send: allows you to send/resend the message. For further details, see page 90. Save address: allows you to extract the destination number and URL, e-mail addresses or phone numbers from the message text. Move to phone: allows you to move the message from the SIM card to the phone memory.
Page 97 Messages Send: allows you to retrieve the message template. Once you have completed the message, you can send, save and send, or simply save it. For further details about how to send a message, see page 90. Delete: allows you to delete the message template. You are asked to confirm the deletion by pressing key or Yes soft key.
Page 98 Default type: allows you to set the default message type to Text, Fax, E-mail, or Paging. The network can convert the messages into the selected format. Validity period: allows you to set the length of time your text messages are stored in the message centre while attempts are made to deliver them.
Page 99: Multimedia Messages (Menu 5.2)
Messages Multimedia messages Multimedia Message Service (MMS) is a service providing delivery of personal multimedia messages from phone to phone or from phone to e-mail. In addition to the familiar text content, multimedia messages can contain images, video clips, audio clips, and combinations of these things.
Page 100 2. When Add here highlights, press the Options soft key and add the message contents using one of the following options: • Add text: enter the message text and press key or OK soft key. • Add photo: allows you to add a photo you took using the camera on your phone.
Page 101 Messages • Add destination: allows you to enter destination addresses. See steps 6 to 11 on page 101. • Preview: shows your message as it will display on the recipient’s phone. Note: You can add text, an image, and a sound once for each page.
Page 102 • Save: saves the message in the Draft or Templates box for later use. • Settings: allows you to change the message settings. For further details about each setting option, see page 107. • Add destination: allows you to enter destination addresses.
Page 103 Messages 11. To enter additional numbers or addresses to the other destination types, press the C key or soft key and repeat steps 6 through 10. You can enter up to 10 destinations each for To, Cc, and Bcc. 12. When you have finished entering the destinations, select Send message and press key or Select soft key.
Page 104 3. To read the message, press the soft key. Your phone retrieves the message contents from the server and displays it. 4. To scroll through the message, press the Up or Down key. 5. When you are finished, press the Viewing a message from the inbox When you access the Inbox menu (Menu 5.2.2), the list of multimedia messages you have received...
Page 105 Messages 2. Press the message view screen. Or, the display automatically switches to the screen after a few seconds. 3. To scroll through the message, press the Up or Down key. If the message has more than one page, you can scroll through the pages by using the Left and Right keys.
Page 106 Save sound: allows you to save a sound from the message into the Sounds folder (Menu 6.3). Properties: shows you information about the message, such as the message status, subject, sender’s e-mail address or phone number, message size, priority, and the time and date the message was received.
Page 107 Messages If the message has more than one page, you can scroll through the pages by using the Left or Right key. While viewing a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the soft key: Delete: deletes the message. Save address: allows you to extract the destination numbers or e-mail addresses and URL, e-mail addresses or phone numbers from the...
Page 108 2. When the message template you want highlights, press the 3. Press the key or OK soft key to use the following options, or the display automatically shows the options after a specified time: • Edit: allows you to send a message using the template.
Page 109 Messages Message acceptance: you can specify the category of messages you want to receive. Hide ID: when this option is enabled, your phone number does not display on the recipient’s phone. Validity period: you can select the length of time your messages are stored at the message centre after they are sent.
Page 110: Push Messages (Menu 5.3)
Messages Connection URL: enter the address of your MMS server. Security: select a data transmission mode. Choose Secure to protect your data against unauthorised access; otherwise, choose Non-secure. IP address: enter the gateway address required to connect to the MMS server. User name: enter the user ID required to connect to the MMS server.
Page 111: Delete All (Menu 5.4)
Messages Delete all This menu allows you to delete all of the messages in each message box separately. You can also delete all of your messages at one time. 1. Select a message type and press the Select soft key. select a message box to clear place a check mark...
Page 112: Voice Mail (Menu 5.5)
Messages Voice mail (Menu 5.5) This menu allows you to access your voice mailbox, if your network supports this service. The following options are available: Connect to voice server: before using the Voice mail feature, you must enter the voice server number obtained from your service provider.
Page 113 Messages The following options are available: Read: lets you view received message. The Volatile box displays the messages from the network, but loses its contents as soon as the phone is switched off. Scroll through the message by using the Up and Down keys. While reading a message, press the Save soft key to store the message in the Archive box for later retrieval.
Page 114: Memory Status (Menu 5.7)
Messages Memory status (Menu 5.7) You can check the amount of memory being used and the amount remaining for messages. Text messages: shows the number of messages currently stored and the total number of messages you can store in the SIM, Phone, and CB memories. If necessary, press the Up or Down key to scroll through the screen.
Page 115: Funbox
Funbox The Funbox menu contains several fun options. WAP browser Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser to allow you to access and navigate the Wireless Web using your phone. Home (Menu 6.1.1) Selecting this menu connects the phone to the network and loads the homepage of the Wireless Web service provider.
Page 116: Navigating The Wap Browser
Navigating the WAP browser scroll through and select browser items select a numbered item return to the previous page access the favourite list return to the startup homepage Entering text in the WAP browser When you are prompted to enter text, the currently active text input mode is indicated on the screen.
Page 117 Funbox Selecting and using browser menu options Various menu options are available when you are using the WAP browser to navigate the Wireless Web. To access a menu option: 1. Press the Menu soft key and select the Menu option. 2.
Page 118 set the current page as your startup homepage set a bookmark for the current page cancel your setting Clear cache: deletes the information stored in the cache. These cache stores the most recently accessed Web pages. Inbox: allows you to read messages received from a web server.
Page 119 Funbox 3. Enter a name for the item and press the OK soft key. After saving an item, you can use the following options by pressing the key or Options soft key: Go to URL: quickly takes you to the site. Edit: allows you to edit the address.
Page 120 Bearer: select a bearer to be used for each type of network address accessed; GPRS or Data. The remaining options depend on the Bearer setting. When the bearer is set to GPRS: IP address: enter the WAP gateway address required to connect to the Internet. User name: enter the User ID required to connect to the GPRS network.
Page 121: Games (Menu 6.2)
Funbox Press the Yes soft key to confirm the deletion. Otherwise, press the No soft key. Games (Menu 6.2) You can download MIDlets (Java applications that run on mobile phones) from various sources using the WAP browser, and store them in your phone. When you access the Games menu, the list of the default games appears.
Page 122 • HOW TO PLAY: shows how to play the game and the key functions for the game. • OPTION: allows you to switch on or off the game sound. 3. Press the 5 key or selection. While you are playing a game, to return to the startup screen...
Page 123: Sounds (Menu 6.3)
Funbox DNS settings The DNS (Domain Name Server) is the server that assigns the Java server domain name to an IP address. The DNS setting is preset at the factory, but sometimes you may need to change it at your service provider’s instructions.
Page 124: Images (Menu 6.4)
Images (Menu 6.4) In this menu, you can view the list of photos downloaded from a web server or received in messages. You can set the downloaded photos as the current background image or send them to other phones. If you set a photo as your wallpaper, it displays as My photo on the list.
Page 125: Memory Status (Menu 6.6)
Funbox 2. Press the Delete soft key to delete the marked items. 3. When a confirmation message displays, press key or Yes soft key to confirm. 4. When the phone asks for confirmation again, press the Memory status You can check the amount of memory being used and the memory remaining for games or sounds and images.
Page 126: Organiser
Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • set an alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time, for example, to remind you of an appointment. • view the calendar and organise your schedule. • set the current time and date. •...
Page 127 Organiser To set an alarm: 1. Choose the type of alarm to be set and press the key or Select soft key. 2. Enter the time for the alarm to sound. Note: Your phone is preset to a 24-hour format. To change the format, see page 130.
Page 128: Calendar (Menu 7.2)
Calendar (Menu 7.2) With the Calendar feature, you can: • consult the calendar and check your memos. • write memos to keep track of your schedule. • set an alarm to act as a reminder. Consulting the calendar When you select the Calendar menu, the calendar displays with today’s date highlighted.
Page 129 Organiser 2. Press the An empty memo screen displays allowing you to enter your memo. 3. Enter your memo and then press the OK soft key. Note: For further details about how to enter characters, see page 45. You are asked if you wish to set an alarm. 4.
Page 130: Time & Date (Menu 7.3)
Organiser Viewing a memo When you select a day on which more than one memo exists, the latest memo for the day displays. In that case, press the Up or Down key to scroll to the previous or next memo. You can use the following options by pressing the Options soft key: New: allows you to write a new memo.
Page 131: Calculator (Menu 7.4)
Organiser Set date: allows you to enter the day, month, and year. World time: allows you to find out what time it is in another part of the world, using the Left and Right keys. The screen shows the city name and the current time and date.
Page 132: To Do List (Menu 7.5)
2. Enter the operation for your calculation by pressing the Navigation keys, according to the illustration on the display. 3. Enter the second number. 4. To view the result, press the 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 as many times as required. To do list (Menu 7.5) This feature allows you to:...
Page 133: Editing The To Do List
Organiser Editing the to do list When you select the To do list menu, the current contents display with the status mark, if the task has been done, and priority; Normal, and Action View the details for a specific task Change the status of a specific task Create a new task ➀...
Page 134 Action Sort the existing tasks by priority or status Copy a task Copy a task to the calendar Delete a task Delete all tasks Exit the To do list Procedure (Continued) ➀ Press the Options soft key. ➁ Select the Sort option. ➂...
Page 135: Voice Memo (Menu 7.6)
Organiser Voice memo You can record voice memos. After recording, you can send a memo to other people via Multimedia Message Service. Record voice This menu allows you to record a new memo. When you select this option, the display shows a 30- second timer.
Page 136 6. Press the key or OK soft key. The memo is saved and then the display shows the memo information. 7. Press the key or Options soft key to use the following memo options: • Send: allows you to send the memo to other people by using the MMS feature.
Page 137: Currency Exchange (Menu 7.7)
Organiser Delete all (Menu 7.6.3) In this menu, you can delete all of your voice memos. When a confirmation message appears, press the key or Yes soft key. To cancel the deletion, press the No soft key. When the phone asks for confirmation again, press the one more time.
Page 138: Camera
Camera Using the camera module embedded in your phone, you can take photos of people or events while on the move. You can also send photos to other people in a multimedia message, or set one as wallpaper or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry. You can also record videos using the phone as a camcorder.
Page 139 Camera 2. Adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject. 3. To flip the image vertically flip the image horizontally zoom in or out adjust the brightness use the options 4. Press the 5. Press the To discard the photo, press the Cancel soft key. Press the key.
Page 140 6. To use the photo options left soft key. For details, return to Capture mode return to Idle mode Using the camera options in capture mode In Capture mode, you can access various options for the camera by pressing the left soft key. The following options are available: Effects: allows you to change the colour tone or apply a special effect to the photo.
Page 141: Key Function
Camera Self timer: allows you to set a time delay before the camera takes the photo. Select the length of delay you want. When you press the key, the camera takes the photo after the specified time. Settings: allows you to change the default image settings.
Page 142: Take Photos (Menu 8.1)
Function removes the white line or spots on the display. uses a frame. sets the timer. switches to the My photos menu (Menu 8.2). flash light on/off. Take photos This menu allows you to take a photo. Accessing this menu turns the camera on and the display switches to Capture mode.
Page 143 Camera Send: allows you to send the photo to other people as part of multimedia message. For further details, see page 98. You can transfer the photo to the web site given by your Rename: allows you to change the name of the photo.
Page 144: Video (Menu 8.3)
Video (Menu 8.3) You can record a video using your phone as a camcorder. Record (Menu 8.3.1) You can record up to five videos. 1. When the camera turns on, adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject. 2.
Page 145 Camera Video clips When you access this menu, the thumbnail images of your videos display. To play a video: 1. Press the Navigation keys to scroll to the video you want to review. 2. Press the 3. To pause the playing resume stop return to Idle mode...
Page 146: Memory Status (Menu 8.4)
Camera Memory status (Menu 8.4) You can check the amount of memory being used and the memory remaining in the camera. Each time you press the Up or Down key, the display shows the total, free, and used space for photos and videos.
Page 147: Phone Settings
If there is no communication between your phone and the IrDA-compliant device within 30 seconds of activating the feature, it is automatically deactivated. Note: For optional performance, use the an optional PC data cable. You can purchase one from your local Samsung dealer. (Menu 9.1) IrDA port...
Page 148: Display Settings (Menu 9.2)
Display settings In this menu, you can change various settings for the display or backlight. Wallpaper (Menu 9.2.1) This menu allows you to change the background image or the colour of the text to be displayed in Idle mode. The following options are available: Wallpaper list: you can download images from the wireless web site preset by your service provider, or select a background image to be displayed on the...
Page 149 Phone settings Menu style (Menu 9.2.2) This menu allows you to select the menu display style. You can choose from Grid style, Bar style, and Page style. Back light (Menu 9.2.3) You can select the length of time the backlight is on. The backlight turns on when you press a key, when you push the slider up, or when you receive a call or message, and remains on for the specified length of...
Page 150: Greeting Message (Menu 9.3)
Greeting message This menu allows you to set a greeting to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. clear the existing message enter a new message appropriate alphanumeric change the text input mode For further details about how to enter characters, see page 45.
Page 151: Language (Menu 9.5)
Phone settings Language You can select a display language. When the language option is set to Automatic, the language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card used. Note: Depending on your country, service provider, or software version of the phone, the Automatic option may not display.
Page 152 Phone settings Change PIN (Menu 9.6.2) This feature allows you to change your current PIN to a new one, provided that the PIN check feature is enabled. You must enter the current PIN before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new PIN, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again.
Page 153 Phone settings Privacy (Menu 9.6.5) Using this menu, you can lock your media contents, such as multimedia messages, photos, voice memos, videos, images and sounds. Once you have locked the contents, you must enter the phone password to access the associated menus. select an item to lock place a check mark...
Page 154 FDN mode (Menu 9.6.7) FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are available: Disable: you can call any number. Enable: you can only call phone numbers stored in Phonebook.
Page 155: Extra Settings (Menu 9.7)
Phone settings Extra settings You can turn the automatic redialling or answering features on or off. To turn a feature The following options are available: Auto redial: when this option is checked, the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call.
Page 156: Short Cut (Menu 9.8)
Short cut (Menu 9.8) The Navigation keys can be used as shortcut keys. In Idle mode, they allow you to access specific menus directly. In this menu, you can change the shortcuts assigned to the Navigation keys. To assign a shortcut to a key: 1.
Page 157: Solving Problems
Solving problems If you are experiencing problems with your phone, perform the following simple checks, before contacting a service professional. This may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch on your phone, the following messages may appear: Insert SIM card •...
Page 158 “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” displays • The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Move and try again. • You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider.
Page 159: Phonebook Entry
• 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. ) to weak ( ).
Page 160: Access Codes
Access codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorised use. When requested for any of the codes explained below, enter the appropriate code (displayed as asterisks) and press the you make a mistake, press the C key one or more times until the incorrect digit is cleared and then...
Page 161: Pin
Access codes The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, the code is disabled and cannot be used until you re-enable it by entering the PUK (see below).
Page 162: Pin2
PIN2 The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access specific functions, such as setting the maximum cost of a call. These functions are available if supported by your SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, the code is disabled and you cannot access the functions until you re-enable it by entering the PUK2.
Page 163: Barring Password
Access codes Barring password A 4-digit barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. You can obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this function. You can change this password in the Call barring menu (Menu 3.2).
Page 164: Health And Safety Information
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.
Page 165: Precautions When Using Batteries
Health and safety information SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value.
Page 166 • 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.
Page 167: Road Safety
Health and safety information Road safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.
Page 168: Electronic Devices
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 pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the...
Page 169: Other Medical Devices
Health and safety information Other medical devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Page 170: Potentially Explosive Environments
Health and safety information Potentially explosive environments 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.
Page 171: Emergency Calls
Health and safety information Emergency calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (medical emergencies, for example).
Page 172: Other Important Safety Information
Other important safety information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
Page 173: Care And Maintenance
Health and safety information 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.
Page 174 • 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, a stove or a radiator. The phone may explode when overheated. •...
Page 175: Glossary
Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet, and to take full advantage of the features of your mobile phone, here are a few definitions: Active slider Ability to answer a call simply by pushing the slider Call barring Ability to restrict outgoing and incoming calls.
Page 176 Glossary EMS (Enhanced Message Service) An adaptation of the Short Message Service (SMS) that allows you to send and receive ring tones and the service provider’s logo, as well as combinations of simple media to and from EMS-compliant handsets. Because EMS is based on SMS, it can use SMS centres the same way that SMS does.
Page 177 Glossary Java Programming language generating applications that can run on all hardware platforms, whether small, medium or large, without modification. It has been promoted for and geared heavily to the Web, both for public Web sites and Intranets. When a Java program runs from a Web page, it is called a Java applet.
Page 178 Glossary PIN (Personal Identification Number) Security code that protects the phone against unauthorised use. The PIN is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card. It may be a four to eight-digit number and can be changed, as required. PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) Security code used to unlock the phone when an incorrect PIN has been entered three times in...
Page 179: Soft Keys
Glossary SMS (Short Message Service) Network service sending and receiving messages to and from another subscriber without having to speak to the correspondent. The message created or received can be displayed, received, edited or sent. Soft keys Two keys marked purpose of which: •...
Page 180 Glossary Uni-code encoding A character coding system designed to support the worldwide interchange, processing, and display of the written text of the diverse languages and technical disciplines of the world. Uni-code encoding provides data transmission to any other platforms without corruption, especially when you use special Alphabet that are used for languages other than English.
Page 181 Glossary...
Page 182: Index
Index Access codes • 159 Alarm • 125 Alert type • 84 Alphabet mode, text input • Answering call • 25 second call • 57 Anykey answer • 154 Auto redial • 154 Background image • 147 Backlight description • 15 time, set •...
Page 183 Index Diverting, calls • 74 DNS settings • 122 DTMF tones, send • 55 Earpiece volume • 24 Emergency calls • 170 EMS (Enhanced Message Service) • 89 Error tone • 88 FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode • 153 Flashlight • 16 Forward, multimedia message •...
Page 184 MIDlets, launch • 120 Minute minder • 88 Missed calls • 26, 69 MMS (Multimedia Messages Service) • 97 Morning call • 125 Multimedia messages creating/sending • 98 deleting • 104, 106 editing • 106 reading • 102, 105 setting • 99 Multi-party calls •...
Page 185 Index Received calls • 70 Received messages multimedia • 102 text • 92 Recording, voice memos • Redialling automatically • 154 manually • 23 Resetting phone • 155 Ring tone • 83 Ring type • 84 Ring volume • 83 Road safety •...
Page 186 Vibration • 84 Video deleting • 144 playing • 144 recording • 143 Voice mail • 111 Voice memo deleting • 135 playing • 135 recording • 134 Voicemail server • 111 Volume, adjust earpiece • 24 keypad tone • 24 ring •...

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Using the Menus

Network Services

Sound Settings

Messages

Funbox

Organiser

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Phone Settings

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Access Codes

Index

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