Samsung SGH-E370 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-xxxxA
English. 02/2006. Rev. 1.0

SGH-E370
User’s Guide
Draft03
2006.02.21
E370XAxxx

Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park
the 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.
Important
safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.

Important safety precautions
1
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect their performance.
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 the 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 accessories and
batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could
damage 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 88.
• The phone could explode if the battery is replaced
with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

2
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 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
1.
•MP3player
Play MP3 music files using your
phone as an MP3 player.
•Webbrowser
Access the wireless web to get up-
to-the-minute information and a
wide variety of media content.

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Special features of your phone
•Bluetooth
Send photos, images, videos, and
other personal data, and connect
to other devices using free,
wireless Bluetooth technology.
• Get personal with photo caller
ID
See who’s calling you when the
phone displays their very own
photo displays.
• Name card
Create name cards with your
number and profile. Whenever
introducing yourself to others, use
this convenient electronic name
card.
• Multimedia message service (MMS)
Send and receive MMS messages with a
combination of text, images, video, and audio.
•E-mail
Send and receive e-mails with images, video, and
audio attachments.
• Java game
Enjoy Java ™ -based embedded
games and download new games.
•Calendar
Keep track of your daily, weekly,
and monthly schedule.
• Voice recorder
Record memos or sounds.

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Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Your phone 6
Buttons, features, and locations
Get started 7
First steps to operating your phone
Install and charge the phone..................................... 7
Power on or off........................................................ 8
Keys and display ..................................................... 9
Access menu functions ............................................ 11
Customise your phone............................................. 12
Make/Answer calls .................................................. 15
Step outside the phone 15
Begin with your camera, the Music player, the web, and
other special features
Use the camera...................................................... 15
Play music............................................................. 16
Browse the web...................................................... 17
Use Phonebook ...................................................... 18
Send messages...................................................... 19
View messages....................................................... 20
Use Bluetooth ........................................................ 21
Enter text 23
ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
Call functions 25
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 29
All menu options listed
Solve problems 86
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 88
Index 108

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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode.
1 Call records  p.29
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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2 Phonebook  p.31
1 Contact list
2 FDN list
3 Add new contact
4 Group
5 Speed dial
6 My name card
7 Own number
8 Management
9 Service number
*
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3 Applications  p.35
1 Music player
2 Voice recorder
3 Java world
4 World time
5 Alarm
6 Calculator
7 Converter
8 Timer
9 Stopwatch
0 SIM AT *
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4 Browser  p.42
1 Home
2 Bookmarks
3 Goto URL
4 Clear cache
5 Profile settings
6 Current profile
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5 Messages  p.45
1 Create new message
2 My messages
3 Templates
4 Delete all
5 Settings
6 Broadcast messages
7 Memory status
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6 File manager  p.61
1 Images
2 Videos
3 Music
4 Sounds
5 Other files
6 Memory status
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7 Calendar  p.65
8 Camera  p.69
9 Settings  p.74
1 Time & Date
2 Phone settings
3 Display settings
4 Sound settings
5 Light settings
6 Network services
7 Bluetooth
8 Security
9 Memory status
0 Reset settings
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* Shows only if supported by your
SIM card.

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

7
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.
Install and charge the phone
Remove the battery.
If the phone is already on,
first turn it off by pressing
and holding [ ].
Insert the SIM card.
Make sure that the gold-
coloured contacts on the
card are face down.
Install the battery. Plug the travel adapter
into the phone.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.
When the phone is completely charged, unplug the
adapter from the power outlet.

8
Get started
Low battery indicator
When the battery is low:
• a warning tone sounds,
• the battery low message displays, and
• the empty battery icon blinks.
If the battery level becomes too low, the phone
automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.
Power on or off
Keypad lock
When you close the phone, the keypad lock feature
locks the exposed keys so that nothing will happen if
the keys are accidentally pressed.
To unlock the keypad, press < Unlock > and press
< OK >.
Remove the adapter from the phone.
Switch on
Do not turn on the
phone when
mobile phone use
is prohibited.
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ] to turn on
the phone.
3. If necessary, enter the PIN and
press < OK >.
Switch off
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].

9
Get started
Keys and display
Keys
Perform the function indicated on the
bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access your favourite
menus directly.
 p. 75
In Menu mode, scroll through menu
options.
In Idle mode, launch the web browser.
In Menu mode, select the highlighted
menu option.
Delete characters from the display or an
item in an application.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve numbers recently
dialled, missed, or received.
Press and hold to switch the phone on
and 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 voicemail server. Press and
hold [
0 ] to enter an international call
prefix.
Enter special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold [
] to
activate or deactivate Quiet mode. Press
and hold [
] to insert a pause between
numbers.
Adjust the phone volume.
In Idle mode, with the phone open,
adjust the keypad tone volume. With the
phone closed, press and hold to turn on
the backlight.
In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on
the camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo or start
recording a video.

10
Get started
Display
Layout
Icons
*
Received signal strength
Call in progress
Out of your service area; you
cannot send or receive calls
Home Zone, if you have
registered for the appropriate
service
Roaming network
Text and graphics
display messages,
instructions, and
information you enter.
Soft key function
indicators
show the current functions
assigned to the soft keys.
Menu Contacts
Icons
display various icons.
New text message
New multimedia message
New e-mail
New voicemail
Call diverting feature active
 p. 79
Bluetooth active  p. 81
Alarm set  p. 40
Call ringer settings  p. 77
• No indicator: Melody
• : Vibration
• : Vibration then melody
• : Melody then vibration
Quiet mode
Battery power level
* Depending on your country or service provider, the icons shown
on the display may vary.

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Get started
Access menu functions
Use the soft
keys
The roles of the soft keys vary
depending on the function you are
using. The bottom line of the
display indicates their current role.
Select Back
Press the left
soft key to select
the highlighted
option.
Press the right
soft key to return
to the previous
menu 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.
Use shortcuts Press the number key
corresponding to the option you
want.

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Get started
Customise your phone
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Phone
settings → Language .
2. Select a language.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Sound
settings → Incoming call →
Ring tone .
2. Select a ringtone category.
3. Select a ringtone.
4. Press < Save >.
Display
language
Call ringer
melody
You can set wallpaper for the idle
screen on the display.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Display
settings → Wallpaper .
2. Select an image category.
3. Select an image.
You can change the colour 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 colour pattern.
Idle mode
wallpaper
Menu mode
skin colour

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Get started
You can switch the phone to Quiet
mode to avoid disturbing other
people.
Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.
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 → Short cut .
2. Select a key.
3. Select a menu to be assigned to
the key.
Quiet mode
Menu
shortcuts
Using numbers entered in the
dialling scrren, you can send a text
message, set alarm time, perform
coverter, set scheduler time, or
perform calculation.
To change an Advanced shortcut
key:
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Phone
settings → Advanced
shortcut .
2. Select On and press [Down].
3. Select a key.
4. Select a menu to be assigned to
the key.
Advanced
Menu shortcuts

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Get started
To use an Advanced shortcut
feature:
1. In Idle mode, enter a number.
2. For sending a text message,
enter the destination number.
For an alarm or scheduler item,
enter the time you want as 4-
digit.
For example: Enter “1234.” This
4-digit number will be displayed
as 12:34 in the Alarm time
line.
For the converter or calculator,
enter the number you want to
convert, or the first number you
want to use.
3. Press one of the Navigation
keys.
4. See the corresponding menu.
Advanced
Menu shortcuts
(continued)
You can protect the phone against
unauthorised use with a phone
password. The phone will require
the password on power-up.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings →
Security → Change
password .
2. Enter the default password,
00000000 and press < OK >.
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 >.
Phone lock

15
Make/Answer calls
Step outside the phone
Begin with your camera, the Music player, the web, 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 is ringing,
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 < Back > to take another
photo.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select File manager →
Images → Photos .
2. Select the photo you want.
Take a photo
View a photo

16
Step outside the phone
Play music
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 < > to record another
video.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select File manager →
Videos → Videos .
2. Select the video you want.
Record a video
Play a video
Use these methods:
• Download from the wireless
web  p. 42
• Download from a computer
using Samsung PC Studio
 Samsung PC Studio User’s
Guide
• Receive via Bluetooth  p. 84
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Applications →
Music player .
2. Press < Options > and select
Add to list → Add all or Add a
file .
3. For Add a file , press [ ] to
select the files you want and
press < Add >.
Copy MP3 files
to the phone
Create a play
list

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Step outside the phone
Browse the web
Using a built-in web browser, you can easily access the
wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services
and information and to download web content.
4. Press < Back > to return to the
Music player screen.
1. From the Music player screen,
press [ ].
2. During playback, use the
following keys:
• : pauses/resumes
playback.
• Left: returns to the previous
file. Moves backward in a
file when held down.
• Right: skips to the next file.
Skips forward in a file when
held down.
• Up: opens the play list.
• / : adjusts the volume.
• Down: stops playback.
Play MP3 file
In Idle mode, press [ ].
• To scroll through browser items,
press the Navigation keys.
• To select an item, press < >.
• To return to the previous page,
press < Back > or [ C ].
• To return to the homepage,
press and hold [ C ].
• To access options, press [ ] or
select on the top of the
screen.
Launch the
web browser
Navigate the
web