Page 1 * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. Code No.: GH68-05349A World Wide Web English. 11/2004. Rev. 1.1 http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-E800...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Important safety precautions ... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your phone ... 10 Phone layout... 10 Display... 14 Backlight ... 17 Service display... 17 Homescreen menu ... 17 Camera ... 18 Built-in antenna ... 18 Getting started... 19 Inserting/Removing the SIM card ... 19 Installing/Removing/Charging the battery...
Page 4 Contents Contacts menu ... 57 Find name ... 57 Add entry ... 60 Speed list ... 61 Copy all to phone ... 63 Send all via infrared... 64 Delete all... 66 Own number... 67 Group setting... 68 Memory status ... 69 Service directory ...
Page 5 Contents Messages ... 108 Text messages ... 108 Photo messages ... 115 Push messages ... 126 Preset messages ... 127 Answer phone ... 127 Broadcast ... 128 Settings ... 130 Memory status ... 133 WAP ... 135 Home... 135 Bookmark... 138 Go to URL...
Page 6 Contents Using ALS (Alternate Line Service) ... 161 Solving problems ... 163 Access codes... 166 Phone password ... 166 PIN... 166 PIN2 ... 167 PUK ... 167 PUK2 ... 167 Call barring password... 168 Health and safety information... 169 SAR certification information ... 169 Precautions when using batteries...
Page 7: 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 8: Emergency Call
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.
Page 9: Unpacking
Note: The items supplied with your phone may be different depending on the country. In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer: • Advanced handsfree car kit • Simple handsfree car kit • PC data link kit...
Page 10: Your Phone
Your phone Phone layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Mirror Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/ Right) Soft key (left) Volume keys Homescreen menu key Dial/Menu confirmation key Cancel/Back/ Correction key Special function keys (Reverse side) Camera Flash Earpiece Display Power On/Off /...
Page 11: Key Description
Your phone Key(s) Description Perform the functions indicated by the text above them, on the bottom line of the display. (soft keys) In Menu Mode, scroll through the menu options. In Idle Mode, the Left and Right keys enter the Homescreen Menu (page 17) at the bottom of the screen and the Up and Down keys enter the Find name in the Contacts menu.
Page 12 Your phone Key(s) Description (continued) Deletes characters from the display. When pressed and held in Idle Mode, quickly accesses the New memo screen. In Menu Mode, returns to previous menu. Ends a call. When pressed and held, switches the phone on or off. In Menu Mode, cancells your input and returns to Idle Mode.
Page 13 Your phone Key(s) Description (continued) (on the left side of the phone) During a call, adjust the earpiece volume. In Idle Mode, adjust the key tone volume. In the capture mode, flip the picture vertically by pressing the volume up key and horizontally by pressing the volume down key.
Page 14: Display
Your phone Display Display layout The display has three areas: Menu Area First line Middle lines Last line Icons Text and graphic area Soft keys Contacts Indications Description Displays various icons. See page 15. Display messages, instructions and any information that you enter, such as number to be dialled.
Page 15: Icon Description
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.
Page 16 Your phone Icon Description (continued) Appears when you are connected to the GPRS network. Appears when your SIM card supports the Call diverting status indication and the Call diverting feature is activated. When your SIM card supports ALS (Alternate Line Service), this icon may appears with the number 1, 2, or both.
Page 17: Backlight
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 84.
Page 18: Camera
Your phone Camera The camera embedded in your phone allows you to take a picture of people or events while on the move. For further details about using the Camera feature, see page 99. (Reverse side) Built-in antenna Your phone has a built-in antenna. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is switched on.
Page 19: Getting Started
Getting started Inserting/Removing the SIM card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available and so on. • Keep all miniature SIM cards out of the reach of small children.
Page 20: Installing/Removing/Charging The Battery
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.
Page 21: Removing The Battery
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.
Page 22 Getting started Charging the battery by using the travel adapter Note: The phone can be used while the battery is being charged, but this causes the battery to charge more slowly. 1. Plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack at the bottom of the phone.
Page 23: Low Battery Indicator
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...
Page 24: Switching The Phone On Or Off
Getting started Switching the phone on or off To switch the phone on: 1. Hold down the switches on. 2. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the Ok soft key. For further details, see page 166.
Page 25: Selecting Functions And Options
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 and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.
Page 26 Getting started To view various functions/options available or select the one is required: 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 previous function or option on a list...
Page 27: Locking Or Unlocking The Keypad
Getting started Locking or unlocking the keypad You can lock the soft keys, navigation keys, homescreen menu 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 96), the phone locks the keys automatically when you slide the folder down.
Page 28: Call Functions
Call functions Making a call Using the number keypad When the idle screen is displayed, enter the area code and phone number, and press the Note: If you have set the Auto redial option to On, the number is redialled automatically up to ten times if the person you called does not answer or the line is busy.
Page 29: Making An International Call
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 Making a call from Contacts You can store the names and phone numbers called regularly in the SIM card and phone’s memory, which are jointly called the Contacts.
Page 30: Viewing Missed Calls
Call functions 3. To dial the number, press the To view each call record, see “Call History” on page 70. Viewing missed calls If you have a subscription that includes the Caller Line Identification (CLI) feature and you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who was calling you so that you can call the person back.
Page 31: Ending A Call
Call functions Speed-dialling from Contacts Once you have stored numbers in the Contacts, you can dial a number simply by pressing one or two keys. For further details, see page 61. Ending a call When you want to finish your call, briefly press the key or slide the folder down.
Page 32: Adjusting The Volume
Call functions Adjusting the volume During a call, if you wish to adjust the earpiece volume, use the volume keys on the left side of the phone. When you hear a sound, such as ringtone, you can also adjust the earpiece volume. But it is not fixed. Note: When the folder is slid down and a call comes in, you can mute the call ringer by pressing and holding one of the volume keys.
Page 33: Searching For A Number In Contacts
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.
Page 34: Sending Dtmf Tones
Call functions 3. Select the Find name option and press the Select soft key. The Contacts entries are listed. 4. Enter the first a few letters of the name that you want to find. The Contacts entries are listed starting with the first entry matching your input.
Page 35: Using The Message Service
This option is helpful for entering a password or account number when you call an automated system, like a banking service. To send the DTMF tones: 1. When you are connected to the teleservice system, press the Options soft key. 2.
Page 36: Putting A Call On Hold
Call functions Using the voiceclarity The voiceclarity feature makes received sound loud and clear during a call. It is useful when you are in a noisy place. The phone turns on the voiceclarity feature automatically after a while when you are in a noisy place and the voiceclarity is set to on.
Page 37: Answering A Second Call
To make a call while you have a call in progress: 1. Enter the phone number that you want to dial or look it up in the Contacts. 2. Press the The first call is automatically put on hold. Or alternatively: 1.
Page 38: Transferring A Call
Call functions 2. To switch between the two calls, press the Swap soft key. 3. To end the call on hold, press the Options soft key and select the End held call option. To end the current call, press the The call on hold is continued.
Page 39 3. To join the first participant to the multi-party call, press the Options soft key and select the Join option. Press the Select soft key. 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.
Page 40 Call functions Or, select the End current option to end the call in progress. And then you can answer the new call. Having a private conversation with one participant 1. Press the Options soft key and select the Split option. Press the Select soft key. 2.
Page 41: Using The Ear-Microphone
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: redial the last call answer a call end a call...
Page 42: Entering Text
Entering text At many times while you are using your phone, you need to enter text, such as when storing a name in the Contacts, writing a new message, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events on your calendar. You are provided with the following text input modes: •...
Page 43: Changing The Text Input Mode
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 Contacts Enter name To change to another text input mode: 1.
Page 44: Using The T9 Mode
Entering text Quickly changing the text input mode To switch between the Number and previous mode Symbol and previous mode ABC and T9 mode Using the T9 mode To type a word in the T9 mode: 1. Start entering the word by pressing keys 2 to 9. Press each key only once for each letter.
Page 45: Smart Punctuation
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.
Page 46: Using The Abc Mode
Entering text Inserting a space To insert a space between words, press the Entering a number directly To enter a number, press and hold the number key. Scrolling To move the cursor to the left or right within the text, press the Left or Right key. Clearing letters and words To clear the letter to the left of the cursor, press the C key.
Page 47 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.
Page 48: Inserting A Space
Entering text Changing the case To change the case of the next letter(s) that you type, press the key. There are three cases: • Lower Case (no indicator) • Initial Capital ( • Capital Lock ( Inserting a space To insert a space between words, press the key.
Page 49: Using The Symbolic Mode
Using the symbolic mode The Symbolic mode enables you to enter symbols in your text. display more symbols enter a symbol return to the previous text input mode with entered symbol(s) return to the previous text input mode without entered symbol(s) Using the number mode The Number mode enables you to enter numbers in your text.
Page 50: Using The Menus
Using the menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. Accessing a menu function The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by pressing the Menu or Contacts soft key in Idle Mode, then scrolling with the navigation keys.
Page 51: List Of Menu Functions
Example: Accessing the Answer phone menu. 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press the 5 for Messages. 3. Press the 5 for Answer phone. List of menu functions Various menus let you check or change your phone settings. The following list shows the menu structure.
Page 52 Using the menus Main Menu 1. Call history 1. Missed calls 2. Received calls 3. Dialled calls 4. Delete all 5. Call time 1. Last call time 2. Total sent 3. Total received 4. Reset timers 6. Call costs* 1. Last call cost 2.
Page 53 6. Minute minder 7. Quiet mode 8. Slider tone 9. Alerts on call 2. Display 1. Wallpaper 2. Skin 3. Backlight 4. LCD brightness 5. Service display 3. Language 1. Text language 2. Input mode 4. Security 1. PIN check 2.
Page 54 Using the menus 4. Camera (see page 99 1. Take photos 2. My photos 3. My albums 4. Delete all 5. Settings 6. Memory status 5. Messages 1. Text messages 1. Create 2. Inbox 3. Outbox 4. Delete all 2. Photo messages 1.
Page 55 8. Memory status 1. Text messages 2. Photo messages * (see page 135) 6. WAP 1. Home 2. Bookmark 3. Go to URL 4. Clear cache 5. Proxy settings 6. Current proxy 7. SAT (SIM Application Toolkit) page 142) 8. Media album 1.
Page 56 Using the menus 2. Set date 3. Set world time 4. Set format 5. Alarm 6. Calculator 7. Conversion 1. Currency 2. Length 3. Weight 4. Volume 5. Area 6. Temperature 8. Timer 9. Stopwatch...
Page 57: Contacts Menu
Contacts menu Contacts offer the following features: • Contacts: allows you to find, create or set up the speed-dialling feature and manage Contacts entries. • Management: allows you to create or remove your own number, set up caller groups and check the memory status.
Page 58: Delete Entry
Contacts menu Changing the phone memory entries Scroll to the category that you want to edit by pressing the Left or Right key. Following categories are available and you can edit information of each category by pressing the Options soft key. Category Then Mobile Select one of the following options.
Page 59 Contacts 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.
Page 60: Add Entry
Contacts menu Add entry You can store phone numbers and the corresponding names in the memory of your SIM card. In addition, you can store up to 1000 names in the phone memory and each name can be associated with up to five numbers. 1.
Page 61: Speed List
For information about how to enter characters, see page 42. 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.
Page 62: Editing The Speed-Dial Entries
Contacts menu 3. Enter a phone number and press the Ok soft key. Or, To retrieve a number from your Contacts, press the Contacts soft key. Select an entry from the list and press the Ok soft key. Press the Ok soft key to save it.
Page 63: Copy All To Phone
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.
Page 64: Send All Via Infrared
Contacts menu Send all via infrared Via the infrared connection, you can send your Contacts entries to another IrDA- compliant devices and vice versa. Note: This feature may not be available depending on the devices. Sending your Contacts 1. Align the IrDA ports on both sides each other. 2.
Page 65 Receiving Contacts from another device 1. Align the IrDA ports on both sides each other. 2. Access the Infrared activation menu (see page 97) and select On to activate the port. 3. When your phone receives Contacts data from the other device: If the other person sends you one entry, your phone displays the name and the phone number and you can specify whether or not you want to...
Page 66: Delete All
Contacts menu Delete all You can delete Contacts entries selectively depending on the memory location, or all entries at once. 1. Scroll to a desired memory selection and place a check mark ahead of it by pressing the Select soft key. Selecting All places check marks on all of the memories.
Page 67: Own Number
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. 3.
Page 68: Group Setting
Contacts menu Group setting You can change the settings of the ten predefined caller groups. 1. Select a caller group by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. 2. Scroll to a setting option by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key.
Page 69: Memory Status
Contacts 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.
Page 70: Call History
Call history 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.
Page 71: Dialled Calls
Call history By pressing the Options soft key, you can also: • delete the current call record from the list. • delete all of the calls. • paste the number into Contacts. Dialled calls This option lets you view the last 20 dialled numbers.
Page 72: Call Time
Call history 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.
Page 73 Call history The following options are available: Last call cost: cost of the last call made. Total cost: total cost of all calls made since the cost counter was last reset. If the total cost exceeds the maximum cost set via the Set max cost option, you can no longer make any calls until you reset the counter.
Page 74: Games
Games You can download MIDlets (Java applications running on mobile phones) from various sources using the WAP Browser and store them in your phone. Applications 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.
Page 75 Games Play: allows you to start a new game or a saved game. Saved game allows you to continue the beginning of last stage you played. Instructions: shows you the explanation of control keys, offense items and defense items. Configuration: allows you to turn the sound, vibration on or off and select the game speed from 1 to 5.
Page 76 Games 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.
Page 77: More Games
Games Playing a game Your score goes up when you remove the bubbles. Only when more than 3 same coloured bubbles line up horizontally or diagonally, they disappear. To line up the bubbles, move the band rounding three bubbles to suitable place and rotate it. When the game is over, your score is ranked on the high score board if it is within third.
Page 78: Memory Status
Games Password: enter the password required to connect to the GPRS network. DNS setting: enter the DNS address. The DNS (Domain Name Server) address to connect the Java server is automatically set when making data call set up. Memory status You can check the free space for Java download.
Page 79: Phone Settings
Phone settings Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences via the Phone settings menu. 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.
Page 80 Phone settings More ringtones: allows you to download melodies via WAP. My sounds: allows you to select one of the sounds received from other sources, such as theWAP sites, the EasyStudio PC software or photo messages. Ring volume: allows you to adjust the ring volume.
Page 81: Connection Tone
• Tone: the phone rings using the tone selected via the Tone option. See above. • Vibration: the phone vibrates but does not ring. • Vibration then tone: the phone first vibrates and then the phone rings. Repetition: allows you to specify how often the phone informs you of a new message.
Page 82: Minute Minder
Phone settings Minute minder This menu option allows you to specify whether or not the phone beeps every minute during a call to keep you informed of the length of your call. The following options are available: Off: the phone does not beep. On: the phone beeps every minute.
Page 83: Display
Phone settings 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. The following options are available: Animations: allows you to select one of the animations.
Page 84: Language
Phone settings Backlight You can specify how long the phone uses the backlight. Select how long the backlight remains on after the last key is pressed. LCD brightness This option allows you to adjust the brightness of the display screens to make them lighter or darker. 1.
Page 85: Security
Phone settings Security The security settings enable you to restrict the use of your phone to the people and types of calls of your choice. Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone. For more information, see page 166 -168.
Page 86: Phone Lock
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.
Page 87: Sim Lock
Phone settings SIM lock To enable the SIM lock feature, you must enter a new four- to eight-digit SIM lock code, and confirm it by entering it again. The following options are available: Disable: you can use any other SIM cards with your phone.
Page 88: Network Services
Phone settings Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu option is not displayed. 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...
Page 89: Answer Phone
• Voice calls only • Fax calls only (not available when line 2 is in use) • Data calls only (not available when line 2 is in use) Example: You can: • systematically divert fax calls to your office fax machine. •...
Page 90: Call Barring
Phone settings 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.
Page 91: Setting Call Barring Options
Change barring password: allows you to change barring password. You can specify individual call barring options for each of the following call types: • Voice calls only • Fax calls only (not available when line 2 is in use) • Data calls only (not available when line 2 is in use) Setting call barring options 1.
Page 92: Changing The Barring Password
Phone settings You can also deactivate all call barring options by selecting the Cancel all option. Changing the barring password You can set and change the call barring password obtained from your service provider. 1. Select Change barring password from the Call barring screen, and press the Select soft key.
Page 93: Network Selection
2. Press the Activate soft key to confirm your settings. The phone sends your settings to the network and displays the network’s acknowledgement. Deactivating specific call waiting options 1. Select the type of call to which the option applies. 2. Press the Deactivate soft key. The phone sends your settings to the network and displays the network’s acknowledgement.
Page 94: Active Line
Phone settings 2. Press the Up or Down key until the preferred network highlights and press the Select soft key. You are connected to that network when roaming. Caller ID 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.
Page 95: Others
Others 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. clear the existing message enter a new message save your input cancel your input and return to Idle...
Page 96: Slide Down Operation
Phone settings Slide down operation You can select the phone’s action when you slide the folder down. Stop operation: when you slide the folder down, the phone stops the current operation and locks the keypad automatically. Continue operation: when you slide the folder down, the phone performs the current operation continuously.
Page 97: 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. In this menu, you can enable the fax mode on your phone.
Page 98: Reset Settings
Phone settings Reset settings This menu option allows you to reset your phone to its default configuration. You can reset all of the settings at once. When a confirming message appears, press the Yes soft key to reset settings. Then enter the phone password and press the Ok soft key.
Page 99: Camera
Camera Using the camera module embedded in your phone, you can take pictures for people or events while on the move. Additionally, you can send photos to other people in a picture message or as an e-mail attachment. The camera produces JPEG pictures. CAUTIONS: •...
Page 100 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-shot mode or night mode). 3. Adjust the image by aiming the camera to the subject. adjust the brightness of the picture zoom in or out the...
Page 101 switch the camera flash on or off (if you set the Manual option in the Flash light menu. See page 104, 107) For more information about these functions, see “Using the Camera options” on page 102. 4. Press the the right side of the phone to take a picture. The picture is automatically saved in the My photos (see page 105).
Page 102 Camera Rename: allows you to rename the taken picture. Go to my photos: allows you to see the taken pictures in the My photos (see page 105). Set as: allows you to set it as a wallpaper or a caller ID. Wallpaper: allows you to set it as a wallpaper.
Page 103 Note: The zoom control bar and the brigthness control bar do not display when you use the multi-shot mode. Night mode: this option allows you to take a picture of the best quality when it is dark. Capture only: you can take pictures without review. Frame: this option allows you to use a frame on the picture.
Page 104 Camera Photo size: sets the image size to one of VGA(640*480), QVGA(320*240), QQVGA(160*120) and Mobile(128*120). The selected image size displays on the capture screen. 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.
Page 105: My Photos
My photos In this menu, you can review the pictures you have taken. scroll through the pictures show the selected picture as an enlargement go back to the multiple view mode use the options turn the camera off and return to Idle Mode My albums My Album allows you to store the pictures as your photo album.
Page 106: Delete All
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.
Page 107: Memory Status
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.
Page 108: Messages
Messages This menu allows you to create, send, read and save messages with the Short Message Service (SMS: text message), Enhanced Message Service (EMS: message including simple image, animation or melody) and Multimedia Message Service (MMS, photo message service: message supporting the presentation of various media types, such as full colour images and polyphonic ring tones).
Page 109: Managing Memory
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 have missed calls, voice mails (answer phone), text messages or photo messages, and multi CBs, the right soft key indication changes in the following order: Missed, Connect, View, CB and Contacts.
Page 110 Messages Note: For further information about how to enter characters, see page 42. 2. While entering your message, press the Options soft key to use the following options. • Send: allows you to send the message. Refer to the next step. •...
Page 111 4. Enter a destination number on the Address screen. You can search for a number in Contacts by pressing the Contacts soft key. 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.
Page 112 Messages • message status; message to read or message. To view a message, scroll to it and press the Select soft key. The screen shows the: • date and time when the message was received. • memory where the message was stored; the SIM card or •...
Page 113 when writing a message; for further details, see page 110. 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:...
Page 114 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 Contacts. Send: allows you to send the message to another person.
Page 115: Photo Messages
Photo messages Multimedia Message Service (MMS, photo message service) is a messaging service very similar to Short Message Service (SMS, text message service). It provides asynchronous delivery of personal photo 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, photo messages can contain images, graphics, voice and sounds.
Page 116 Messages • To clear the new message notification on the display, press the calls, voice mails (answer phone), text messages or photo messages, and multi CBs, the right soft key indication changes in the following order: Missed, Connect, View, CB and Contacts. If Msg.
Page 117 Create This menu option allows you to create a new photo message and then send it to multiple destinations. 1. Select one of the following items using the Up or Down key and press the Add soft key. Item How to add Subject 1.
Page 118 Messages Item How to add Picture To add a picture in the Media album; (continued) 1. Select one of the picture categories. 2. Select one of pictures you want to 3. Press the Add soft key. Sound To add a new sound; 1.
Page 119 Item How to add 1. Enter a new message. Or you can Message enter a preset message. To enter a preset message; • Press the Options soft key and • Select one of the preset 2. Press the Options soft key and select the Done option to add the message.
Page 120 Messages • Clear subject/picture/sound/message: allows you to delete the subject, image, sound or message by selected work. • Delete page: allows you to delete the current page. • Save message: saves the message in Draft (see page 124) or My folder (see page 124). Note: To go back to the edit screen, press the soft key or the C key.
Page 121 6. When you have finished entering the destinations, press the Send soft key. If you want to cancel a sending message or resend a message that you failed to send, go to the Outbox. Then select the message and the option in point.
Page 122 Messages Notes: • Some types of sound or picture may not be able to play or display. • When the message has an attachment like video clips, the Attachment icon ( line. You may not play the attachment. And you may also not extract it from the message.
Page 123 Outbox Outbox stores messages that you sent, you failed to send and you cancelled sending. When the Outbox menu option is selected, the list of messages you have sent or saved displays with the: • message’s subject or No subject if the message had no subject.
Page 124: My Folder
Messages You can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key: Delete: deletes the message. Replay: replays the message. Send: send the message. Properties: shows you detailed information about the message. Move to My folder: moves the message to the My folder for later use.
Page 125 can also save to My folder by using the Save message option. To view a message, scroll to it and press the Select soft key. You can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key: Delete: deletes the message. Replay: replays the message.
Page 126: Push Messages
Messages 3. When you have finished checking, press the Ok soft key. 4. When a confirming message appears, press the Yes soft key to delete all of the messages in the box(es). Otherwise, press the No soft key. Push messages This menu allows you to set to be received and read push messages.
Page 127: Preset Messages
Preset messages Using this menu, you can preset up to nine messages that you use most frequently. When you access this menu, the preset message list displays. 1. Scroll to a message or an empty entry by pressing the Up or Down key. 2.
Page 128: Broadcast
Messages Answer phone number Before using the answer phone service, you must store the answer phone server number obtained from your service provider. When you select an entry, following options are available. Edit number: enter a answer phone server number or press the Contacts soft key to enter a number from the Contacts.
Page 129 Messages In the Broadcast menu option, the following options are available: Read: lets you read the received broadcast messages. Archive: shows the list of the messages you saved from the temporary list. Temporary: shows the latest messages. These messages will be gone when the phone is switched off.
Page 130: Settings
Messages Language: selects a language you prefer. Then, You can get cell broadcast messages only in the language you selected. Settings Text messages Using this menu, you can set up default SMS (text message service) information. The following options are available: Service centre: allows you to store or change the number of your SMS centre required when sending messages.
Page 131 Messages Uni-code: you can send the message using Unicode characters, including GSM alphabets. And the maximum number of characters which can be entered in a message is reduced to half in length. Automatic: if you select Automatic, the phone selects the character set according as you use Unicode characters or not.
Page 132 Messages Msg. reception: allows you to set how you receive a message in the home network or the roaming network. • Home network / Roaming network: you can select one of Manual, Automatic and Reject. Anonymous reject: when this option sets to On, your phone rejects messages without a caller ID.
Page 133: Memory Status
- 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. - Gateway: enter the IP address and IP port. - APN: enter the access point name used for the address of the GPRS network gateway.
Page 134 Messages Photo messages Photo message boxes, Camera and Media album share a given amount of memory in your phone. The display shows the status of free and used memory. You can see the used memory status of photo message boxes, Camera and Media album by pressing the Left or Right key.
Page 135: Wap
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 ( ) appears on the display to inform you that you are connected to the Wireless Web and will be billed accordingly.
Page 136: Navigating The Wap Browser
Navigating the WAP browser scroll through and select browser items select a numbered item return to the previous page return to the startup homepage Entering text in the WAP browser When you are prompted to enter text, the current text input mode appears above the right soft key. For further information on how to enter text, see page 42.
Page 137 3. Press the 4. If necessary, select the secondary option by pressing the Up or Down key and then press the soft key. Note: The WAP Browser menus may vary, depending on your version of the browser. The following WAP Browser menus are available: Back: returns to the previous page.
Page 138: Bookmark
Answering a call during a WAP connection You can receive an incoming call while you are navigating the WAP browser. Answer the call by pressing the normally would. After ending the call, you can continue navigating on the WAP page you were previously accessing.
Page 139: Go To Url
Go to URL This menu option allows you to manually enter the URL address of the Web site that you wish to access. Enter the URL address and press the Ok soft key. For further information about how to enter text, see page 42.
Page 140 Data call type: select a network connection type; ISDN or Analogue. Dial number: enter the PPP server phone number. Login ID: enter the PPP server login ID. Password: enter the PPP server password. GPRS setting: you can change the proxy settings for the GPRS network.
Page 141: Current Proxy
Current proxy This menu option allows you to activate one of the proxies you set up to use the WAP connection.
Page 142: Sat (Sim Application Toolkit)
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.
Page 143: Media Album
Media album This menu option stores various media items from other sources, such as the WAP sites, the EasyStudio PC software or photo messages. Photos This option allows you to view the taken pictures. My photos: allow you to view the photos in my photos.
Page 144: Images
Media album Images This option allows you to view the images received from other sources, such as the WAP sites, the EasyStudio PC software or photo messages. When you view an image, press the Options soft key to send, rename, delete, set as a wallpaper or view the properties.
Page 145: Delete All
Delete all This option deletes all of the photos, images and sounds in the Media album. Photos 1. Scroll to a box and place a check mark ahead it by pressing the Select soft key. Selecting All places check marks on all of the boxes.
Page 146: Memory Status
Media album 2. If necessary, repeat step 1 to check another box. 3. When you have finished checking, press the Ok soft key. 4. When a confirming message appears, press the Yes soft key to delete all of the sounds in the box(es).
Page 147: Calendar
Calendar The Calendar 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.
Page 148 Calendar • 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.
Page 149: Calendar
• Add: allows you to add a new memo on the day. • Delete: allows you to delete the memo. • Edit: allows you to edit the memo. • Move: allows you to move the memo to a different date. •...
Page 150: Creating A New Memo
Calendar 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.
Page 151: Viewing Your Calendar Memos
4. Follow the procedure from step 4 on page 148 onwards to save the memo. Viewing your calendar memos A date that has a memo associated with it is highlighted in a red box. If you select a date when events have already been scheduled, the number of memos of each type is shown at the bottom of the calendar.
Page 152: To Do List
Calendar 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 42.
Page 153: Clock
Copy: allows you to copy the task to a different date. Delete: allows you to delete the task. Delete all: allows you to delete all of tasks from the list. Clock This option allows you to change the current time and date displayed.
Page 154 Calendar 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 update the current date/time with this new setting...
Page 155: Alarm
Alarm This option allows you to set an alarm to ring at a specific time. You can set up to three alarms or set the phone to ring an alarm when it is switched off. To set an alarm: 1. Select either Morning call, Alarm1 or Alarm2 by pressing the Up or Down key.
Page 156 Calendar 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.
Page 157: Calculator
The snooze alarm tone sounds while the phone is switched off and the Auto power is set to on, and the Quiet Mode is activated. If you reset the moring call’s alarm time or deactivate the morning call’s alarm , the snooze alarm is cancelled. Calculator You can use the phone as a calculator.
Page 158: Conversion
Calendar 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.
Page 159: Timer
Units Available Type Currency Length Weight Volume Area Temperature Timer Using the Timer feature, you can set the phone to sound an alarm after a certain time. 1. Press the Set soft key. 2. Enter the length of time you want to count down in hours and minutes and press the Ok soft key.
Page 160: Stopwatch
Calendar 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.
Page 161: Using Als (Alternate Line Service)
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.
Page 162: Viewing Call Information
Using ALS (Alternate Line Service) Setting call diverting options You can set up call diverting via the Call diverting menu option. This service reroutes incoming calls on the line of your choice to a specified number. For further details, see page 88. Viewing call information You can view call times and last call cost information for each line.
Page 163: Solving Problems
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.
Page 164 Solving problems “No service” displays • The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak reception 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 165: Contacts 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. Solving problems ) to weak (...
Page 166: 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. Some access codes can be changed using the Security menu option. See page 85 for further details.
Page 167: Pin2
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.
Page 168: Call Barring Password
Access codes You cannot change the PUK2. If you lose the code, contact your service provider. Call barring password The 4-digit call barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. You obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this function.
Page 169: 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 170: 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 171 • 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.
Page 172: 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 173: 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 174: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
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 175: Emergency Calls
Health and safety information use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. They include below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), areas where the air...
Page 176: Other Important Safety Information
Health and safety information emergency number). Emergency numbers vary by location. 3. Press the If certain features are in use (call barring, for example), you may first need to deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call. Consult this document and your local cellular service provider.
Page 177: Care And Maintenance
in the air bag deployment area. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result. • Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless phones in aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, and is illegal.
Page 178 Health and safety information • Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards. • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water solution.
Page 179: Glossary
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.
Page 180: Message Service
Glossary EMS (Enhanced Message Service) Network service sending and receiving messages that include images, sounds and animations to and from another user without having to speak to the correspondent. GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) New non-voice value-added service that allows information to be sent and received across a mobile telephone network.
Page 181: Multiparty Calling
Glossary Generation Partnership Program (3GPP). For phone 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.
Page 182 Glossary Telephone numbers supplied by your network provider and giving access to special services, such as voice mail, directory inquiries, customer support and emergency services. SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) Card containing a chip with all the information required to operate the phone (network and memory information, as well as the subscriber’s personal data).
Page 183: Index
Index ABC mode • 42, 46 Access codes • 166 Accessories • 9 Active line select • 94 service, use • 161 Alarm, set • 155 Alert type • 80 ALS • 161 Autopower alarm • 156 background image, set • 83 Backlight •...
Page 184 Index Ear-microphone • 41 Earpiece volume • 32 Emergency calls • 175 FDN mode • 87 Fixed Dial Number mode • 87 Functions, select • 25 Games • 74 Greeting message • 95 Group settings • 68 Icons • 15 Inbox •...
Page 185 Network services • 88 Numbers correcting • 28 FDN • 87 mode • 42, 49 speed-dial • 61 storing • 60 Options, select • 25 Outbox • 113, 123 Password barring • 92, 168 phone • 86, 166 Personal Identification Number •...
Page 186 Index T9 mode • 42, 44 Text entering • 42 input modes • 42 language • 84 Time setting • 153 world • 153 Timer • 159 To do list • 152 Tone connection • 81 keypad • 81 message • 80 power on/off •...

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Samsung GH68-05349A User Manual

Table of Contents

Important Safety Precautions

Unpacking

Your Phone

Getting Started

Call Functions

Entering Text

Using the Menus

3. Phone Settings

Contacts Menu

Call History

Games

Phone Settings

Camera

Messages

Wap

SAT (SIM Application Toolkit)

Media Album

Calendar

Using als (Alternate Line Service)

Solving Problems

Access Codes

Health and Safety Information

Glossary

Index

Quick Reference Card

Quick Links

Chapters

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