Samsung SGH-E316 User manual

DUAL BAND GPRS Series
SGH-e316
Portable Digital Telephone
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your phone,
and keep it for future reference.
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-06778A
English.05/2005. Rev. 1.0
E316_CB_050905_F4

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engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Precautions......................... 7
Unpacking .................................................... 11
Your Phone................................................... 13
Phone Layout ........................................................ 13
Display................................................................. 17
Service Light ......................................................... 21
Camera ................................................................ 21
Getting Started............................................. 23
Installing the SIM Card ........................................... 23
Charging the Battery .............................................. 26
Switching the Phone On or Off ................................. 28
Call Functions............................................... 29
Making a Call......................................................... 29
Answering a Call .................................................... 32
Adjusting the Volume ............................................. 33
Viewing Missed Calls............................................... 33
Quickly Switching to Silent Mode.............................. 36
Selecting Functions and Options................... 37
Phone Book .................................................. 39
Storing a Number with a Name................................ 39
Using Phone Book Entry Options .............................. 42
Dialing a Number from the Phone Book..................... 44
Speed Dialing........................................................ 45
Searching for and Dialing a Number in Phone Book..... 46
Editing a Caller Group............................................. 48
Deleting All of the Phone Book Entries....................... 49
Checking the Memory Status ................................... 50
Using the Service Dialing Numbers........................... 51

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Entering Text................................................ 53
Changing the Text Input Mode................................. 54
Using T9 Mode....................................................... 55
Using Alphabet Mode.............................................. 57
Using Number Mode ............................................... 58
Using Symbol Mode................................................ 58
Options During a Call.................................... 59
Putting a call on Hold.............................................. 59
Using the Menu Functions ....................................... 60
Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) ........................ 61
Muting or Sending Key Tones................................... 62
Sending a Sequence of DTMF Tones ......................... 62
Searching for a Number in Phone Book ..................... 63
Using the SMS Service............................................ 63
Call Waiting........................................................... 64
Making a Multi-party Call......................................... 64
Using the Menus........................................... 67
Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling..................... 67
Using Shortcuts ..................................................... 68
List of Menu Functions ............................................ 68
Recent Calls.................................................. 73
Missed Calls .......................................................... 73
Calls Received ....................................................... 73
Calls Made ............................................................ 74
Delete All.............................................................. 74
Call Time .............................................................. 75
Messaging .................................................... 77
Text Messages....................................................... 77
Picture Messages ................................................... 87
Push Messages .................................................... 101
Voice Mail ........................................................... 101
Network Services........................................ 103
Call Forwarding.................................................... 103

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Call Barring......................................................... 104
Call Waiting......................................................... 106
Network Selection................................................ 107
Caller ID............................................................. 108
Closed User Group ............................................... 108
Camera....................................................... 111
Take Photos ........................................................ 111
My Photos........................................................... 116
Delete All............................................................ 117
Memory Status .................................................... 118
Internet...................................................... 119
Sound Settings ........................................... 123
Ring Tones.......................................................... 123
Ring Volume........................................................ 123
Download............................................................ 123
Alert Type........................................................... 123
Keypad Tone ....................................................... 124
Message Tone...................................................... 124
Folder Tone......................................................... 125
Power On/Off ...................................................... 126
Alerts on Call....................................................... 126
Extra Tones......................................................... 126
Applications................................................ 129
Alarm................................................................. 129
Calendar............................................................. 130
Time & Date........................................................ 133
Calculator ........................................................... 134
To Do List ........................................................... 135
Voice Memo ........................................................ 138
Currency Exchange .............................................. 140
My Browser ................................................ 141
Audio ................................................................. 141

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Games................................................................ 142
Graphics............................................................. 145
Go to Internet ..................................................... 145
Delete All............................................................ 151
Memory Status .................................................... 151
Phone Settings ........................................... 153
Display Settings................................................... 153
Greeting Message ................................................ 156
My Mobile Number ............................................... 156
Language............................................................ 156
Security.............................................................. 157
Extra Settings...................................................... 161
Short Cut............................................................ 162
Reset Settings..................................................... 162
Solving Problems........................................ 163
Access Codes.............................................. 167
Phone Password................................................... 167
PIN .................................................................... 168
PUK.................................................................... 168
PIN2 .................................................................. 169
PUK2.................................................................. 169
Health and Safety Information ................... 171
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals............... 171
For Body Operation .............................................. 173
Precautions When Using Batteries .......................... 173
Road Safety ........................................................ 175
Operating Environment......................................... 176
Electronic Devices................................................ 177
Potentially Explosive Environments......................... 179
Emergency Calls .................................................. 179
Other Important Safety Information ....................... 180
Care and Maintenance .......................................... 181
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC and Indus-

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try Canada Notice ................................................ 182
Appendix A: CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR)... 184
Appendix B: Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone
Use.................................................................... 186
Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones... 191
STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY ................ 203
Glossary ..................................................... 209
Index.......................................................... 215

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Important Safety Precautions
7
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 Refueling
Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service
station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switching Off in an Aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them
in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switching Off in Hospitals
Switch your phone off near medical equipment.
Follow any regulations or rules in force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect their performance.

Important Safety Precautions
8
Special Regulations
Follow any special regulations in force in any area
and always switch your phone off whenever it is
forbidden to use it, or when it may cause
interference or danger (in a hospital for example).
Sensible Use
Use only in the normal position (held to the ear).
Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when
the phone is switched on.
Emergency Call
Ensure the phone is switched on and in service. Key in
the emergency number for your present location,
then press the key. You must deactivate any
unnecessary features before you can make an
emergency call. Give all the necessary information
as accurately as possible. Do not end 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. Use of any unauthorized accessories could
damage your phone and may be dangerous.

Important Safety Precautions
9
Qualified Service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your
phone.
For more detailed safety information, see “Health
and Safety Information” on page 171.

Important Safety Precautions
10

Unpacking
11
Unpacking
Your package contains the following items:
Handset Travel Adapter
Battery Hand Strap
User’s Manual
Note: The items supplied with your phone may be different, depending upon
your country or service provider.
You can obtain the following accessories for your
phone from your local Samsung dealer:
Standard battery Ear-microphone
Simple hands-free kit Leather case
Car power charger Battery charger cradle
Holster Data kit

Unpacking
12

Your Phone
13
Your Phone
Phone Layout
The following illustrations show the main elements of
your phone:
Antenna
Camera
Service light
Ear-microphone
jack
Camera key
External display
Service light

Your Phone
14
Key (s) Description
In Menu mode, scrolls through the menu
options and Phone Book.
In Idle mode, the Up key allows you to access
the Camera menu and the Down key to access
your favorite menu option directly. For further
details about shortcuts, see “Using Shortcuts”
on page 68.
In Menu mode, the Left key returns to the
previous menu level and the Right key selects
the current menu.
When entering text, moves the cursor to the
left and right respectively.
In Idle mode, allows you to access your
favorite menu options directly. For further
details about shortcuts, see “Using Shortcuts”
on page 68.
(soft keys)
Performs the functions indicated by the text
above them, on the bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, launches the WAP (Wireless
Application Protocol) browser.

Your Phone
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Makes or answers a call.
In Idle mode, recalls the last number dialed,
received or missed.
In Menu mode, selects a menu function or
stores information that you have entered, such
as a name in the SIM card or phone’s memory.
Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and
off when held down.
In Menu mode, cancels your input and returns
to Idle mode.
In the text Input mode, deletes characters from
the display.
In Menu mode, returns to the previous menu
level.
In Idle mode, quickly accesses your voice mail
when held down.
Enters numbers, letters and some special
characters.
Enters special characters.
Performs various functions.
Key (s) Description (Continued)

Your Phone
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(on the right side of the phone)
In Standby mode, turns the camera on when
held down.
In Capture mode, works as a camera shutter.
(on the left side of the phone)
During a call, adjusts the earpiece volume.
In Idle mode with the folder open, adjusts the
keypad tone volume. With the folder closed,
turns the external display on when held down.
In Menu mode, scrolls through the menu
options and Phone Book.
Key (s) Description (Continued)