Samsung SGH-E780 User manual

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http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-09841A
English (EU). 04/2006. 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-E780
User’s Guide

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
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 cover.
Plug the travel adapter into the phone.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall 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
When the phone is completely charged (the
battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter
from the power outlet.
Remove the adapter from the phone.
Power 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 >.
Power 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. 87
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 item in an application.
In Idle mode, initiate the voice recognition
feature.
End a call.
Press and hold to switch the phone on or off.
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.
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 keypad 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.

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Get started
Display
Press and hold to launch or close the music
player.
Pause or resume playing music.
Return to the previous file during playback.
Move backward in a file when held down.
Skip to the next file during playback. Skip
forward in a file when held down.
Layout
Text and graphics
display messages,
instructions, and
information you enter.
Soft key function
indicators
show the current
functions assigned to
the two soft keys.
Icons
display various icons.
Menu Contacts
Icons
*
Received signal strength
Call in progress
Out of your service area; you
cannot send or receive calls
Alarm set
 p. 72
New text message
New voicemail
New multimedia message
New e-mail
One of the message Inboxes is full
Call diverting feature active
 p. 92
Bluetooth active
 p. 44
Synchronised with a PC
GPRS network
EDGE network

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Get started
Access menu functions
Home Zone, if registered for the
appropriate service
Office Zone, if registered for the
appropriate service
Ringer type
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• None: Melody
•:Vibration
• : Melody and vibration
• : Vibration then melody
• : Melody then vibration
Silent mode
 p. 14
Battery power level
* 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

12
Get started
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 shortcuts 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 →
Ring tone .
2. Select a ringtone category.
3. Select a ringtone.
4. Press < Save >.
Display
language
Call ringer
melody

13
Get started
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 .
2. Select an image type.
Idle mode
wallpaper
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 colour