Samsung SGH-E116 User manual

* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in
this guide may not match your phone exactly.
* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in
this guide.
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA
English (LTN). 10/2006. Rev. 1.0

SGH-E116
User’s Guide

Important safety
precautions
Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park
your vehicle first.
Switch off the phone when refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service
station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switch off in an aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using
them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switch off the phone near all medical
equipment
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to external radio
frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in
force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect their performance.
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
Copyright information
•Bluetooth
®
is a registered trademark of the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
•Java
TM
is a trademark or registered trademark
of Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Important safety precautions
1
Be aware of special regulations
Meet any special regulations in force in any area
and always switch off your phone whenever it is
forbidden to use it, or when it may cause
interference or danger.
Water resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to your ear).
Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when
the phone is switched on.
Emergency calls
Key in the emergency number for your present
location, then press .
Keep your phone away from small children
Keep the phone and all its parts, including
accessories, out of the reach of small children.
Accessories and batteries
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables.
Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage
you or your phone and may be dangerous.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your
phone.
For more detailed safety information, see "Health
and safety information" on page 87.
• The phone could explode if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
At very high volumes, prolonged listening
to a headset can damage your hearing.

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About this Guide
This User’s Guide provides you with condensed
information about how to use your phone. To
quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer
to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.”
In this guide, the following instruction icons
appear:
Indicates that you need to pay careful attention
to the subsequent information regarding safety
or phone features.

Indicates that you can get more information on
the referenced page.
→
Indicates that you need to press the Navigation
keys to scroll to the specified option and then
select it.
[ ]
Indicates a key on the phone. For example,
[]
< >
Indicates a soft key, whose function is displays
on the phone screen. For example, <
Menu >
• Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module on your
phone to take a photo or record
a video.
Special features of your phone
•Musicplayer
Play music files on your phone.
You can use other phone
functions while listening to
music.
•Java
Enjoy Java™-based embedded
games and download new
games.

Special features of your phone
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•Offlinemode
Switch your phone to Offline mode
to use its non-wireless functions
while on an airplane.
•Webbrowser
Access the wireless web to get
up-to-the-minute information
and a wide variety of media
content.
• Multimedia Message Service
(MMS)
Send and receive MMS
messages with a combination of
text, images, video, and audio.
•SOSmessage
Send SOS messages to your
family or friends for help in an
emergency.
•Namecard
Create name cards with your
number and profile. Whenever
introducing yourself to others,
use this convenient electronic
name card.
• Voice recorder
Record memos or sounds.
•Calendar
Keep track of your daily, weekly,
and monthly schedule.
•TimerandStopwatch
Count down to a specific event
or measure the time it takes to
do your exercise or work.

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Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Your phone 6
Keys, features, and locations
Get started 7
First steps to operating your phone
Assemble and charge the phone ...................... 8
Power on or off.............................................. 9
Keys and icons ............................................. 10
Access menu functions .................................. 12
Customize your phone................................... 13
Make or answer calls ..................................... 16
Step outside the phone 16
Begin with your camera, music player, web browser
and other special features
Use the camera ............................................ 16
Play music ................................................... 17
Browse the web ........................................... 19
Use Phonebook ............................................ 19
Send messages ............................................ 20
View messages ............................................ 22
Send an SOS message .................................. 23
Use a memory card ...................................... 24
Enter text 26
AB, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
Call functions 28
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 33
All menu options listed
Solve problems 85
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 87
Index 116

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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode.
1 Call log
p. 33
1 Recent contacts
2 Missed calls
3 Dialled calls
4 Received calls
5 Delete all
6 Call time
7 Call costs
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p. 33
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2 Phonebook
p. 35
1 Contact list
2 Add new contact
3 Group
4 Speed dial
5 My namecard
6 Own number
7 Management
8 Service number
1
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3 Applications
p. 39
1 Java world
2 Music player
3 Voice recorder
4 World time
5 Alarm
6 Calculator
7 Converter
8 Timer
9 Stopwatch
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p. 46
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4 Browser
p. 47
1 Home
2 Bookmarks
3 http://
4 WAP profile
5 Clear cache
p. 47
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p. 49
5 Messaging
p. 49
1 Create message
2 My messages
3 Templates
4 Delete all
5 Settings
6 SOS messages
7 Memory status
p. 49
p. 53
p. 57
p. 58
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p. 61
p. 61
6 File manager
p. 62
1 Images
2 Videos
3 Music
4 Sounds
5 Other files
6 Memory card
2
7 Memory status
p. 62
p. 63
p. 64
p. 64
p. 65
p. 65
p. 65
7 Calendar
p. 65
8 Camera
p. 68
9 Settings
p. 72
1 Time and date
2 Phone settings
3 Display settings
4 Sound settings
5 Network services
6 Security
7 Connection settings
8 Reset settings
p. 73
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p. 75
p. 76
p. 78
p. 81
p. 83
p. 84
1. Shows only if supported by
your SIM card.
2. Shows only if a memory card
is inserted.

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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
•Phone
• Travel Adapter
• Battery
• User’s Guide
You can obtain various accessories from your
local Samsung dealer.
Your phone
Keys, features, and locations
With the phone open
The items supplied with your phone and the
accessories available at your Samsung dealer
may vary, depending on your country or service
provider.
Special
function keys
Earpiece
Display
Dial key
Web access/
Confirm key
Left soft key
Mouthpiece
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/
Right)
Right soft key
Power/Menu
exit key
Headset/
Adapter jack
Delete key
Volume keys
Alphanumeric
keys
Memory card
slot

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With the phone closed
Get started
First steps to operating your phone
SIM card information
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you
receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity
Module) card loaded with your subscription
details, such as your PIN, and available optional
services.
Camera lens
Camera key
Music player
control keys

Get started
8
Assemble and charge the phone
Insert the SIM card.
Make sure that the
gold-colored contacts
on the card are face
down.
Insert the battery.
Reattach the battery
cover.
.
Plug the travel adapter
into the phone.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC power
outlet.

Get started
9
Power on or off
Offline mode
You can switch the phone to Offline mode, in
which the phone functions requiring network
connections are deactivated. This mode is
helpful when you want to use your phone in a
place where you are not allowed to use mobile
devices, such as in an airplane or at a hospital.
To switch to Offline mode, press <
Menu > and
select
Settings → Phone settings → Offline
mode
→ On .
In Offline mode, you can use non-wireless
functions, such as games, calendar, camera,
and music player.
When the phone is completely charged,
unplug the
adapter from the power outlet
and from the phone.
Switch on
Do not switch on
the phone when
mobile phone use
is prohibited.
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
3. If necessary, enter the
PIN and press <
OK >.
Switch off 1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].

Get started
10
Keys and icons
Keys
Perform the function indicated on
the bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access your
favourite menus directly.
 p. 14
In Menu mode, scroll through
menu options.
In Idle mode, launch the web
browser.
In Menu mode, select the
highlighted menu option or
confirm input.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the
numbers recently dialled, missed,
or received.
Delete characters from the display
or items in an application.
Press and hold to switch the
phone on or off.
End a call.
In Menu mode, cancel input and
return the phone to Idle mode.
Enter numbers, letters, and some
special characters.
Enter special characters or
perform special functions.
Adjust the phone volume.

Get started
11
Icons
The following icons may appear on the screen
to indicate your phone’s status. Depending on
your country or service provider, the icons
shown on the display may vary.
In Idle mode, press and hold to
turn on the camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo or
record a video.
Press and hold to launch or close
the music player.
Start playing music.
Return to the previous file while
playing music.
Skip to the next file while playing
music.
Stop music playback.
Signal strength
Call in progress
Out of your service area or Offline
mode; you cannot make or
receive calls
GPRS network
Roaming network
Call diverting feature active
 p. 78
Home Zone, if registered for the
appropriate service

Get started
12
Access menu functions
Office Zone, if registered for the
appropriate service
Call ringer set to vibrate  p. 76
Quiet mode (Vibration)
Quiet mode (Mute)
Mute mode, during a call  p. 31
New message
New voicemail
SOS message feature active
 p. 23
Memory card inserted  p. 24
Alarm set  p. 44
Battery power level
Select an
option
1. Press a desired soft key.
2. Press the Navigation keys to
move to the next or
previous option.
3. Press < Select >, or [ ] to
confirm the function
displayed or option
highlighted.
4. To exit, choose either of the
following methods:
•Press<
Back > to move
up one level.
• Press [ ] to return to
Idle mode.

Get started
13
Customize your phone
Use menu
numbers
Press the number key
corresponding to the option
you want.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Phone
settings
→ Language .
2. Select a language.
Display
language
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Sound
settings
→ Incoming call
→ Ringtone .
2. Select a ringtone category.
3. Select a ringtone.
4. Press <
Save >.
Call ringer
melody

Get started
14
You can set the wallpaper for
the idle screen.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Display
settings
→ Wallpaper →
Main display .
2. Select an image category.
3. Select an image.
4. Press <
Select >.
5. Press <
Save >.
Idle mode
wallpaper
You can change the color for
the display components, such
as title bars and highlight bars.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Display
settings
→ Skin .
2. Select a color pattern.
You can set the Navigation
keys to function as shortcuts to
access your favourite menus.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Phone
settings
→ Shortcuts .
2. Select a key.
3. Select a menu to be
assigned to the key.
Menu mode
skin color
Menu
shortcuts

Get started
15
You can switch the phone to
Quiet mode to avoid disturbing
other people.
In Idle mode, press and hold
[].
You can protect the phone
against unauthorized use with
a phone password. The phone
will require the password when
turned on.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Security →
Change password .
2. Enter the default password,
00000000 , and press
<
OK >.
Quiet mode
Phone lock
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
password and press <
OK >.
4. Enter the new password
again and press <
OK >.
5.
Select Phone lock .
6. Select Enable .
7. Enter the password and
press <
OK >.

16
Make or answer calls
Step outside the phone
Begin with your camera, music player, web browser
and other special features
Use the camera
1. In Idle mode, enter an area
code and phone number.
2. Press [ ].
3. To end the call, press [ ].
1. When the phone rings,
press [ ].
2. To end the call, press [ ].
Press [ / ].
Make a call
Answer
a call
Adjust the
volume
during a call
1. Open the phone.
2. In Idle mode, press and
hold [
] to turn on the
camera.
3. Aim the lens at the subject
and make any desired
adjustments.
4. Press [ ] or [ ] to take
a photo. The photo is saved
automatically.
5.
Pres s < Preview > to take
another photo.
Take a photo

Step outside the phone
17
Play music
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select File
manager
→ Images →
Photos .
2. Select the photo you want.
1. In Idle mode, press and
hold [ ] to turn on the
camera.
2. Press [
1 ] to switch to
Record mode.
3. Press [ ] or [
] to start
recording.
4. Press [ ], < >, or [
]
to stop recording. The video
is saved automatically.
5. Press <
Back > to record
another video.
View a
photo
Record a
video
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select
File manager →
Videos → Video clips .
2. Select the video you want.
Use these methods:
• Download from the wireless
web
 p. 47
• Download from a computer
using the optional Samsung
PC Studio
 Samsung PC
Studio User’s Guide
• Copy to a memory card and
insert the card into the
phone
 p. 24
View a video
Copy music
files to the
phone