Samsung SGH-E500 User manual

SGH-E500
User’s Guide

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
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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 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 126.
• 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 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 using your
phone as a music player.
• Voice recognition
Just say a command to dial a
phone number or access
features.
• Get personal with photo
caller ID
See who’s calling you when
their very own photo displays.

Special features of your phone
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• Bluetooth
Transfer media files and
personal data and connect to
other devices using free,
wireless Bluetooth technology.
•Namecard
Create name cards with your
number and profile. Whenever
introducing yourself to others,
use this convenient electronic
name card.
•Java
Enjoy Java™-based embedded
games and download new
games.
• Digital data printing
Print images, messages, and
other personal data directly
from your phone.
• Women’s life
Use multiple features designed
for women in our modern
world.
• Offline mode
Switch your phone to offline to use its
non-wireless functions in an airplane.
• 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.

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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........................................... 10
Access menu functions .................................. 13
Customise your phone................................... 14
Make/Answer calls ........................................ 17
Step outside the phone 18
Begin with your camera, the web, and other special
features
Use the camera ............................................ 18
Play music ................................................... 19
Browse the web ........................................... 20
Use Phonebook ............................................ 21
Send messages............................................ 22
View messages ............................................ 24
Use Bluetooth .............................................. 25
Use voice recognition.................................... 27
Enter text 29
ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
Call functions 32
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 37
All menu options listed
Solve problems 124
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 126
Index 136

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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode.
1 Call log
p. 37
1 Recent contacts
2 Missed calls
3 Dialled calls
4 Received calls
5 Delete all
6 Call time
7 Call costs
*
p. 37
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2 Phonebook
p. 39
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
*
p. 40
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3 Applications
p. 45
1 Music Player
2 Voice recorder
p. 46
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3 Applications (continued)
3 Image editor
4 Beauty tools
5 Women’s life
6 Bluetooth
7 Java world
8 Voice commands
9 SIM-AT
*
p. 50
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4 Browser
p. 63
1 Home
2 Bookmarks
3 Enter URL
4 Clear cache
5 Profile settings
6 Current profile
p. 63
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5 Messages
p. 67
1 Create new message
2 My messages
3 Templates
4 Delete all
5 Settings
p. 67
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5 Messages (continued)
6 Broadcast messages
7 Memory status
p. 86
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6 My files
p. 87
1 Images
2 Videos
3 Music
4 Sounds
5 Other files
6 Memory status
p. 88
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7 Planner
p. 93
1 Alarm
2 Calendar
3 Memo
4 World clock
5 Calculator
6 Converter
7 Timer
8 Stopwatch
p. 93
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8 Camera
p. 101
1 Take photo
2 Record video
3 Go to My photos
4 Go to My video clips
p. 102
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9 Settings
p. 109
1 Time and date
2 Phone settings
3 Display settings
4 Sound settings
5 Light settings
6 Network services
7 Security
8 Memory status
9 Reset settings
10 VOD settings
**
11 Key management
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* Shows only if supported by
your SIM card.
** Shows only if supported by
your service provider.

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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.
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
Delete key
Camera lens
Volume keys
Try to avoid any
chemicals, especially
alcohol based
chemicals, ink or oils,
from coming in contact
with the leather on the
front of the phone.
High humidity can also
damage the leather.
Leather

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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 [ ].
Install the SIM card.
Make sure that the
gold-coloured
contacts on the card
are face down.
Install the battery.
Reattach the cover.

Get started
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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 power outlet.
Removethe adapter
from the phone.

Get started
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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 and 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 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 [ ].

Get started
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Keys and display
Keys
Perform the function indicated on
the bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access your favourite
menus directly.
 p. 110
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.
Send or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve numbers
recently dialled, missed, or received.
Delete characters from the display
and selected items in an application.
In Idle mode, initiate voice
recognition.
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 voicemail. Press and
hold [
0 ] to enter an international
call prefix.

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Display
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, press and hold to
turn on the external display.
In Idle mode, access the Camera
menu: press and hold to turn on the
camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo or
record a video.
Layout
Text and graphics
display messages,
instructions, and
information you enter.
Icons
display various icons.
Menu Contacts
Soft key function
indicators
show the current
functions assigned
to the soft keys.

Get started
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Icons
*
Received signal strength
Call in progress
Out of your service area; you
cannot make or receive calls
Alarm set
 p. 93
New text message
New voicemail
New multimedia message
New e-mail
One of the message Inboxes
is full
Call diverting feature active
 p. 117
Bluetooth active
 p. 57
Synchronised with a PC
GPRS network
EDGE network
Home Zone, if registered for
the appropriate service
Office Zone, if registered for
the appropriate service
Roaming network
Ringer type
 p. 115
• None: Melody
•:Vibration
• : Melody and
vibration
•:Vibrationthen
melody
•:Melodythen
vibration
Silent mode (Vibration)
Silent mode (Mute)
Battery power level
* Depending on your country or service provider, the
icons shown on the display may vary.

Get started
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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.
Press the left soft
key to select the
highlighted option.
Press the right
soft key to return
to the previous
menu level.
Select Back
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.

Get started
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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 each display.
For the main display:
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Display
settings
→ Wallpaper →
Main display → Main
display
.
2. Select an image category.
3. Select an image.
4. Press <
Save >.
For the external display:
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Display
settings
→ Wallpaper →
Cover display .
Idle mode
wallpaper

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2. Select an image type.
3. For
Clock , scroll to a clock
type and press <
Save >.
For
Cover title , enter a
greeting and press
[].
For
Wallpaper images ,
select an image category
and then 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.
Menu mode
skin color
You can set [Left], [Right], and
[Down] 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.
Menu
shortcuts

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You can set up a menu for your
own favourite menu items.
To set a My menu item:
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. Scroll to an item.
3. Press [ ].
My Menu
mode
You can switch the phone to
Silent mode to avoid disturbing
other people.
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
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 [ ].
Make a call
1. When the phone rings,
press [ ].
2. To end the call, press [ ].
Press [Volume].
Answer
a call
Adjust the
volume
during a call

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Step outside the phone
Begin with your camera, the web, and other special
features
Use the camera
1. In Idle mode, press and
hold [Camera] to turn on
the camera.
2. Aim the lens at the subject
and make any desired
adjustments.
3. Press [ ] or [Camera] to
take a photo. The photo is
saved automatically.
4. Press <
Back > to take
another photo.
Take a 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 [Camera] to turn on
the camera.
2. Press [
1 ] to switch to
Record mode.
3. Press [ ] or [Camera] to
start recording.
4. Press [ ], < >, or
[Camera] to stop recording.
The video is saved
automatically.
5. Press < > to record
another video.
View a photo
Record
a video