Samsung SGH-E496 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. 11/2006. Rev. 1.0

SGH-E496
User’s Guide

Copyright information
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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.

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 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 100.
• 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
• Music player
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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• 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.
•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.
•Namecard
Create name cards with your
number and profile. Whenever
introducing yourself to others,
use this convenient electronic
name card.
•Alarm
Use your phone as an alarm
clock to wake you up in the
morning or notify you of an
impending event.
• Voice recorder
Record memos or sounds.
•Organiser
Keep track of your daily,
weekly, and monthly schedule.

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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 ......................... 7
Power on or off ................................................ 9
Keys and icons............................................... 10
Access menu functions .................................... 13
Customise your phone .................................... 13
Make or answer calls....................................... 16
Step outside the phone 17
Begin with your camera, music player, web browser,
and other special features
Use the camera.............................................. 17
Play music..................................................... 18
Browse the web.............................................. 20
Use Phonebook .............................................. 20
Send messages .............................................. 21
View messages .............................................. 22
Send an SOS message .................................... 23
Use Bluetooth ................................................ 24
Use a memory card......................................... 26
Enter text 28
ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
Call functions 30
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 35
All menu options listed
Solve problems 98
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 100

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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode.
1 Call log
p. 35
1 Recent contacts
2 Missed calls
3 Dialled calls
4 Received calls
5 Delete all
6 Call time
7 Call cost
1
p. 35
p. 36
p. 36
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p. 37
p. 37
2 Phonebook
p. 37
1 Contact list
2 Create contact
3 Group
4 Speed dial
5 My namecard
6 Own number
7 Management
8 Service number
1
p. 37
p. 38
p. 39
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p. 41
p. 41
p. 41
3 Applications
p. 42
1 Music player
2 Voice recorder
3 Browser
4 Java world
5 World clock
6 Alarm
7 Calculator
8 Converter
9 Timer
10 Stopwatch
11 Memo
12 SIM Application
Toolkit
1
p. 42
p. 44
p. 46
p. 49
p. 50
p. 51
p. 52
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p. 53
p. 53
p. 53
p. 54
4 Yahoo search
p. 53
5 Messages
p. 55
1 Create message
2 My messages
3 Templates
4 Delete all
5 Settings
6 SOS messages
7 Memory status
p. 55
p. 59
p. 64
p. 65
p. 65
p. 68
p. 69
6 My files
p. 69
Images
Videos
Music
Sounds
Other files
Memory card
2
Memory status
p. 69
p. 71
p. 72
p. 72
p. 73
p. 74
p. 74
7 Calendar
p. 74
8 Camera
p. 77
9 Settings
p. 82
1 Time and date
2 Phone settings
3 Display settings
4 Sound settings
5 Network services
6 Bluetooth
7 Security
8 Connection settings
9 Reset settings
p. 82
p. 83
p. 85
p. 86
p. 88
p. 91
p. 93
p. 95
p. 97
1. Available only if supported by
your SIM card.
2. Available only if a memory
card is inserted.

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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.
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
Power/Menu
exit key
Mouthpiece
Web access/
Confirm key
Headset/
Adapter jack
Left soft key
Right soft key
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/
Right)
Main display
Delete key
Message
access key Alphanumeric
keys
MP3 player key
Dial key
Volume keys
Speakers

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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.
Assemble and charge the phone
Camera lens
Memory card slot
External
display Camera key
Insert the SIM card.
Make sure that the gold-
coloured contacts on the
card are face down.

Get started
8
Insert the battery.
Reattach the battery
cover.
Plug the travel adapter
into the phone.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC power
outlet.
When the phone is completely charged,
unplug the adapter from the power outlet
and from the phone.

Get started
9
Power on or off
Offline mode
You can switch the phone to Offline mode, in
which the phone functions requiring network
connection 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.
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 the following
menus directly.
• Up: My menu mode
• Down/Left/Right: Your
favourite menus directly
 p. 83
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.
In Idle mode, enter the My
messages
menu.
In Idle mode, enter the Music
player
menu.
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.

Get started
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Icons
The following icons may appear on the top line
of the screen to indicate your phone’s status.
Depending on your country or service provider,
the icons shown on the display may vary.
Enter numbers, letters, and some
special characters.
Enter special characters or
perform special functions.
Adjust the phone volume.
In Idle mode, press and hold to
turn on the camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo or
record a video.
Signal strength
GPRS (2.5G) network
EDGE network
Call in progress
Out of your service area or Offline
mode; you cannot make or
receive calls
SOS message feature active
 p. 68

Get started
12
Roaming network
Call diverting feature active
 p. 88
Home Zone, if registered for the
appropriate service
Office Zone, if registered for the
appropriate service
Call ringer set to vibrate  p. 87
Silent mode (Mute)
Silent mode (Vibration)
Whisper mode, during a call
 p. 34
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or
headset connected
 p. 92
Bluetooth active  p. 91
New message
New voicemail
Memory card inserted  p. 26
Alarm set  p. 51
Battery power level

Get started
13
Access menu functions
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 > to move
up one level.
• Press [ ] to return to
Idle mode.
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.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Sound
settings
→ Incoming call
→ Ringtone .
Display
language
Call ringer
melody

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2. Select a ringtone category.
3. Select a ringtone.
4. Press <
Save >.
In Idle mode, press [ / ] to
adjust the keytone volume.
You can set the wallpaper for
the idle screen.
1. In Idle mode, press
< Menu > and select
Settings → Display
settings
→ Wallpaper →
Main display .
Call ringer
melody
(continued)
Keytone
volume
Idle mode
wallpaper
2. Select an image or video
category.
3. Select an image or a video
clip.
4. Press <
Select >.
5. Press <
Save >.
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.
Menu mode
skin colour

Get started
15
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.
You can set up a menu of your
own, using your favourite
menu items.
Menu
shortcuts
My Menu
To set up My Menu item
access:
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Phone
settings
→ My menu .
2. Select an item to be
changed.
3. Select the menu item you
want.
To access a My Menu item:
1. In Idle mode, press [Up].
2. Select the item you want.

Get started
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Make or answer calls
You can switch the phone to
Silent mode to avoid disturbing
other people.
In Idle mode, press and hold
[].
You can protect the phone
against unauthorised 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 >.
Silent 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 >.
1. In Idle mode, enter an area
code and phone number.
2. Press [ ].
3. To end the call, press [ ].
Make a call

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Step outside the phone
Begin with your camera, music player, web
browser, and other special features
Use the camera
1. When the phone rings,
press [ ].
2. To end the call, press [ ].
Press[/].
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. Press <
Preview > to take
another photo.
Take a photo