Samsung SGH-E251 User manual

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your
service provider.
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Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-18442A
English (SEA). 05/2008. Rev.1.0

SGH-E251
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.
Bluetooth QD ID: B013829
•Java
TM
is a trademark or registered
trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
• Windows Media Player
®
is a registered
trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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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 unauthorised 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 40.
• 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.
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 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
displayed on the phone screen. For
example, <
Menu >
• Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module on
your phone to take a photo or
record a video.
Special features of your phone
• Synchronisation with
Windows Media Player
Transfer music files to your
phone directly from the
Windows Media Player.
• Music player
Play music files using your
phone as a music player. You
can use other phone functions
while listening to music.

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•Java
Enjoy Java-based embedded
games and download new
games.
• Image editor
Edit or decorate your photos.
•FMradio
Listen to your favourite radio
stations anytime, anywhere.
• Offline mode
Switch your phone to Offline
mode to use its non-wireless
functions while on an airplane.
•Bluetooth
Transfer media files and
personal data, and connect to
other devices using wireless
Bluetooth technology.
•SOSmessage
Send SOS messages to your
family or friends for help in an
emergency.
• Voice recorder
Record memos or sounds.

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Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Get started 6
First steps to operating your phone
Assemble and charge the phone ...................... 6
Power on or off.............................................. 7
Phone layout ................................................. 7
Keys and icons .............................................. 8
Access menu functions .................................. 11
Enter text .................................................... 12
Customise your phone................................... 13
Step outside the phone 16
Begin with call functions, camera, music player, web
browser and other special features
Make or answer calls ..................................... 16
Use the camera ............................................ 17
Play music................................................... 18
Listen to the FM radio ................................... 21
Browse the web ........................................... 23
Use Phonebook ............................................ 23
Send messages ............................................ 24
View messages ............................................ 26
Use Bluetooth .............................................. 26
Menu functions 29
All menu options listed
Health and safety information 40

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1 Call log
1 Recent contacts
2 Missed calls
3 Dialled calls
4 Received calls
5 Delete all
6 Call manager
2 Phonebook
1 Contact list
2 FDN contacts
3 Create contact
4 Group
5 Speed dial
6 My namecard
7 Own number
8 Management
9 Service number
1
3 Music
4 Browser
1 Home
2 Bookmarks
3 Enter URL
4 Clear cache
5 Profile settings
6 Current profile
5 Messages
1 Create new message
2 My messages
3 Templates
4 Delete by folder
5 Settings
6 SOS messages
7 Broadcast messages
8 Memory status
6 My files
1 Images
2 Videos
3 Music
4 Sounds
6 My files
5 Games & more
6 Other files
7 Memory card
2
8 Memory status
7 Applications
1 Alarms
2 Calendar
3 Voice recorder
4 FM radio
5 Image editor
6 Bluetooth
7 Memo
8 World clock
9 Calculator
10 Converter
11 Timer
12 Stopwatch
13 SIM application toolkit
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8 Camera
9 Settings
1 Phone settings
2 Light settings
3 Display settings
4 Message settings
5 Call settings
6 Phonebook settings
7 Calendar settings
8 Browser settings
9 Music player settings
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10 Network settings
11 Security settings
12 Setup wizard
13 Memory settings
14 Reset settings
1. Available only if supported
by your SIM card.
2. Available only if a memory
card is inserted.
3. Depending on your service
provider, Media player
settings may be displayed
instead of this menu.
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode.

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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
• Phone
•Traveladapter
•Battery
•User’sGuide
You can obtain various accessories from your
local Samsung dealer.
Get started
First steps to operating your phone
Assemble and charge the phone
The items supplied with your phone and the
accessories available at your Samsung dealer
may vary, depending on your country or service
provider.
With the triangle facing
the front of your phone

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Removing the battery cover
Power on or off
Phone layout
Front view
Switch on
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
3. If necessary, enter the PIN and
press <
OK >.
4. When the setup wizard opens,
customise your phone
according to your preferences.
Switch off
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
Web access/
Confirm key
Earpiece
Dial key
Left soft key
Volume keys
Alphanumeric
keys
Mouthpiece
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/
Right)
Right soft key
Power/Menu
exit key
Delete key
Display
Memory card
slot Special
function keys

Get started
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Rear view
Keys and icons
Keys
When you close the phone, it locks the exposed
keys to avoid accidental key presses. To unlock
the keypad, press <
Unlock > and then < OK >.
Camera lens
Multi-function jack
Mirror
Perform the function indicated on
the bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access the following
menus directly:
• Up: My menu mode
• Down: launch the camera
• Left/Right: your favourite
menus
In Menu mode, scroll through
menu options.

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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.
In Idle mode, press and hold [
1 ]
to access your voice mail server.
Press and hold [
0 ] to enter an
international call prefix.
Enter special characters or
perform special functions.
In Idle mode, press and hold [ ]
to activate or deactivate the Silent
profile. Press and hold [ ] to
enter a pause between numbers.
Adjust the phone volume.

Get started
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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.
Signal strength
Call in progress
Out of your service area or Offline
mode
SOS message feature active
Alarm set
GPRS (2.5G) network status
EDGE network status
Browsing Internet
Connected to secured web page
Call diverting active
Home Zone
Office Zone
Bluetooth active
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or
headset connected
One of the message Inboxes is full
New message:
• : Text message
• : Multimedia message
•:Email
• : Voice mail

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Access menu functions
Memory card inserted
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
FM radio on
Profile settings:
•:Normal
•:Silent
• : Driving
• : Meeting
• : Outdoor
• : Offline
• : User created
Battery power level
Select an
option
1. Press the left 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. Press <
Back > to move up
one level.
Press [ ] to return to Idle
mode.
Use menu
numbers
Press the number key
corresponding to the option
you want.

Get started
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Enter text
Change the
text input
mode
• Press and hold [ ] or press
right soft key to switch
between T9 mode, ABC
mode or Symbol mode.
• Press [ ] to change case
or switch to Number mode.
ABC mode
To ente r a w ord:
Press the appropriate key until
the character you want
appears on the display.
T9 mode
To enter a word:
1. Press [
2 ] to [ 9 ]
corresponding to the letters
of the word you want.
2. Enter the whole word
before editing or deleting
characters.
3. When the word displays
correctly, press [ ] to
insert a space.
Otherwise, press [
0 ] to
display alternative word
choices.
Number
mode
Press the keys corresponding
to the digits you want.

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Customise your phone
Symbol
mode
Press the keys corresponding
to the symbols you want.
Other
operations
•Press[ 1 ] to enter
punctuation marks or
special characters.
• Press [ ] to insert a space.
• Press the Navigation keys
to move the cursor.
•Press[
C ] to delete
characters one by one.
•Pressandhold[
C ] to clear
the entire display.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Phone
settings
→ Language .
2. Select a language.
To change the profile
properties:
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Phone settings
→ Phone profiles .
2. Scroll to the profile you are
using.
3. Press <
Options > and select
Edit .
Display
language
Call ringer
melody

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4. Select Voice call ringtone .
5. Press [Left] or [Right] to
select a ringtone category.
6. Select a ringtone.
7. Press <
Options > and
select
Save profile .
To change the sound profile:
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Phone
settings
→ Phone
profiles
.
2. Select the profile you want.
In Idle mode, press [Volume]
to adjust the key tone volume.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Display
settings
→ Home screen
→ Wallpaper .
2. Select an image category.
3. Select an image.
4. Press <
Select > and then
<
Save >.
Key tone
volume
Idle mode
wallpaper

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1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Display
settings
→ My theme .
2. Select
a colour pattern.
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.
Themes for
the display
Menu
shortcuts
You can activate the Silent
profile to avoid disturbing
other people. In Idle mode,
press and hold [ ].
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Security
settings
→ Phone lock .
2. Select
On .
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
password and press <
OK >.
4. Enter the new password
again and press <
OK >.
Silent profile
Phone lock

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Step outside the phone
Begin with call functions, camera, music player,
web browser and other special features
Make or answer calls
1. In Idle mode, enter an area
code and phone number.
2. Press [ ].
Press [Volume] to adjust
the volume.
3. Press [ ] to end the call.
1. When the phone rings, slide
it up or press [ ].
2. Press [ ] to end the call.
Make a call
Answer a call
During a call, press [ ] and
then <
Yes > to activate the
speaker.
Press [ ] again to switch
back to the earpiece.
1. During a call, call the
second participant.
The first call is put on hold.
2. Press <
Options > and
select
Join .
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to add
more participants.
4. During a multi-party call:
•Press<
Options > and
select
Split to have a
private conversation with
one participant.
Use the
speakerphone
feature
Make a
multi-party
call

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Use the camera
•Press< Options > and
select
Remove to drop
one participant.
5. Press [ ] to end the
multi-party call.
1. In Idle mode, press and
hold [ ] to turn on the
camera.
2. Aim the lens at the subject
and make any desired
adjustments.
Take a photo
3. Press [ ] to take a photo.
The photo is saved
automatically.
4. Press <
Back > to take
another photo.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select My
files
→ Images → My
photos
.
2. Select the photo you want.
1. In Idle mode, press and
hold [ ] to turn on the
camera.
2. Press [
1 ] to switch to
Recording mode.
View a photo
Record
a video