Samsung SGH-E420 User manual

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http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA
English (EU). 08/2006. Rev. 1.0
* 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.

SGH-E420
User’s Guide
Draft
2006.08.03
(Version:E420XAFG4)

Important
safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
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.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect their performance.

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 the ear).
Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when
the phone is switched on.
Emergency call
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 78.
• 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 displayed
on the phone screen. For example, <
Menu >
•Camera
Use the camera module on
your phone to take a photo.
Special features of your phone
•Webbrowser
Access the wireless web to get
up-to-the minute information
and a wide variety of media
content.
• Phonebook
Store home, office, or cellular
phone numbers for your
contacts.

Special features of your phone
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•MultimediaMessage
Service (MMS)
Send and receive MMS
messages with a combination
of text, images, video, and
audio.
•Java
Enjoy Java™-based embedded
games and download new
games.
•Organiser
Keep track of your daily,
weekly, and monthly schedule.
• Voice recorder
Record memos or sounds.
•Alarm
Use your phone as an alarm
clock to wake you up in the
morning or notify you of an
impending event.
•Mobiletracker
Trace your missing phone by checking the
number from a tracking message.

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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
Install and charge the phone........................... 7
Power on or off.............................................. 9
Keys and display............................................ 9
Access menu functions .................................. 12
Customise your phone................................... 13
Make/Answer calls ........................................ 15
Step outside the phone 16
Begin with your camera, the web, and other special
features
Use the camera ............................................ 16
Browse the web............................................ 16
Use Phonebook ............................................ 17
Send messages............................................ 18
View messages ............................................ 20
Manage your schedule .................................. 21
Enter text 22
ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
Call functions 25
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 30
All menu options listed
Solve problems 75
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 78
Index 99

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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode.
1 SIM-AT MENU
p.35
2
2 Call log
p.35
1 Missed calls
2 Received calls
3 Dialled calls
4 Delete all
5 Call time
6 Call costs
1
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3 Network services
p.37
1 Call diverting
2 Call barring
3 Call waiting
4 Network selection
5 Caller ID
6 Band selection
7 Active line
1
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4 Sound settings
p.40
1 Incoming calls
2 Messages
p.40
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4 Sound settings (continued)
3 Power on/off
4 Connection tone
5 Keypad tone
6 Minute minder
7 Silent mode
8 Alerts on call
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5 Messages
p.42
1 Short messages
2 Multimedia
messages
3 Push messages
4 Preset messages
5 Voice mail
6 Broadcast
7 Settings
8 Memory status
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6 Fun box
p.52
1 WWW services
2 Media box
3 JAVA world
p.52
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7 Organiser
p.58
1 New memo
2 Calendar
3 To do list
4 Clock
5 Alarm
6 Voice recorder
7 Calculator
8 Converter
9 Timer
0 Stopwatch
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8 Camera
p.66
1 Take photos
2 My photos
3 Delete all
4 Settings
5 Memory status
p.66
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9 Phone settings
p.70
1 Display
2 Greeting message
3 Language
p.70
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9 Sound settings (continued)
4 Security
5 Auto redial
6 Voice clarity
7 Anykey answer
8 Active folder
9 Volume key
0 Reset se ttings
p.72
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p.75
Press < Phonebook > in
Idle mode.
Phonebook
p.30
1 Find name
2 FDN list
1
3 Add entry
4 Speed-dial list
5 Own number
6 Group setting
7 Management
8 Service directory
1
1. Shows only if supported by
your SIM card.
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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
• Phone
•TravelAdapter
• Battery
• User’s Guide
You can obtain various
accessories from your local
Samsung dealer.
The items supplied with your
phone and the accessories
available at your Samsung
dealer may vary, depending
on your country or service
provider.
Your phone
Keys, features, and locations
Special
function keys
Earpiece
Main display
Dial key
Alphanumeric
keys
Web access/
Confirm key
Microphone
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/Right)
Right soft key
External display
Camera key
Headset/
Adapter jack
Power on/off/
Menu exit key
Left soft keys
Cancel/Delete key
Camera lens
Volume keys

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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
cover.
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.
Reattach the
battery cover.

Get started
8
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.
Plug the travel
adapter into the
phone.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall
outlet.
When the phone is completely charged (the
battery icon becomes still), unplug the
adapter from the wall outlet.
Remove the adapter
from the phone.

Get started
9
Power on or off Keys and display
Keys
Switch on
Do not turn 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 [ ].
Perform the function indicated on the
bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access the following
menus directly:
• Up:
Camera
•Down: Find name
•Left: Create in Short messages
•Right: Calendar
In Menu mode, scroll through menu
options.

Get started
10
In Idle mode, launch the web
browser.
In Menu mode, select the highlighted
menu options or confirm input.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve numbers
recently dialled, missed, or received.
Delete characters from the display.
In Menu mode, return to the
previous menu level.
In Idle mode, enter the
New memo
menu when held down.
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 Silent mode.
Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause
between numbers.
Adjust the phone volume.
In Idle mode, with the phone open,
adjust the key tone volume. With the
phone closed, turn on the external
display when held down.
In Idle mode, press and hold to turn
on the camera.
In Capture mode, take a photo.

Get started
11
Display
Layout
Icons
1
Received signal strength
Call in progress
Out of your service area; you
cannot send or receive calls
Text and graphics
display messages,
instructions, and
information you enter.
Icons
display various icons.
Menu P
h
one
b
oo
k
Soft key function
indicators
show the current
functions assigned
to the soft keys.
Home Zone, if you have
registered for the appropriate
service
Office Zone, if you have
registered for the appropriate
service
Alarm set
 p. 62
New SMS message
New MMS message
Call diverting feature active
 p. 37
GPRS network
Call ringer type
 p. 40
• None: Melody or Light only
•: :Vibration
•: :Vibration
then melody

Get started
12
Access menu functions
Silent mode (Mute)
Silent mode (Vibration)
Battery power level
1. Depending on your country or service provider, the
icons shown on the display may vary.
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.
Press the left soft
key to select the
highlighted option.
Press the right
soft key to return
to the previous
menu level.
Select Back

Get started
13
Customise your phone
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 > or [ C ] to
move up one level.
• Press [ ] to return to Idle
mode.
Use
shortcuts
Press the number key
corresponding to the option you
want.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select Phone
settings
→ Language →
Text language
.
2. Select a language.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select Sound
settings
→ Incoming
calls
.
2. Select a ringtone category,
Default ringtones or My
sounds
.
Display
language
Call ringer
melody

Get started
14
3. Select a ringtone.
4. Press <
Yes >.
You can set wallpaper for the
idle screen on the display.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select Phone
settings
→ Display →
Wallpaper .
2. Select an image category,
Default wallpapers ,
Photos , or Downloaded
images
.
3. Select an image.
4. Press <
Yes >.
Idle mode
wallpaper
You can switch the phone to
Silent mode to avoid disturbing
other people with your phone
sounds.
Press and hold [ ] in Idle
mode.
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 Phone
settings
→ Security →
Change password .
2. Enter the default password,
00000000 , and press
<
OK >.
Silent mode
Phone lock

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Make/Answer calls
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 >.
1. 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

16
Step outside the phone
Begin with your camera, the web, and other special
features
Use the camera 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.
1. In Idle mode, press and
hold [Up] or [ ] to turn on
the camera.
2. Aim the lens at the subject
and make any desired
adjustments.
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to take
a photo. The photo is saved
automatically.
4. Press <
Camera > to take
another photo.
Take a photo
1. In Idle mode, [Up] and
select
My photos .
2. Select the photo you want.
In Idle mode, press [ ].
View a photo
Launch the
web browser

Step outside the phone
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Use Phonebook
• To scroll through browser
items, press [Up] or
[Down].
• To select an item, press
<
Select > or [ ].
• To return to the previous
page, press [
C ].
• To use options, select on
the top of the screen.
• To access other phone
menus, press [ ].
Navigate
the web
To the phone’s memory:
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
number and press <
Save >.
2. Select
Phone → a number
type.
3. Enter a name and press
<
Save > to save the
contact.
4. To save additional
information, press
<
Options > and select Edit
number
, press < Edit >, or
press <
Options > in each
field.
Add a
contact