Samsung SGH-E830 User manual

SGH-E830
User’s Guide

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.
Copyright information
• Bluetooth
®
is a registered trademark of
the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
•Java
TM
is a trademark or registered
trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.

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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 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 37.
• 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 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
•Musicplayer
Play music files on your phone.
You can enjoy high quality
music.
•Java
Enjoy Java™-based embedded
games and download new
games.

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•FMradio
Listen to your favourite radio
stations anytime, anywhere.
•Offlinemode
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.
•SOSmessage
Send SOS messages to your
family or friends for help in an
emergency.
• Voice recorder
Record memos or sounds.
•Calendar
Keep track of your daily,
weekly, and monthly schedule.

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Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Get started 6
First steps to operating your phone
Assemble and charge the phone ...................... 6
Power on or off.............................................. 7
Phone layout ................................................. 7
Keys and icons .............................................. 8
Access menu functions .................................. 12
Enter text .................................................... 12
Customise your phone ................................... 14
Step outside the phone 16
Begin with call functions, camera, music player, web
browser and other special features
Make or answer calls ..................................... 16
Use the camera ............................................ 17
Play music................................................... 18
Listen to the FM radio ................................... 20
Browse the web ........................................... 20
Use Phonebook ............................................ 21
Send messages ............................................ 22
View messages ............................................ 24
Use Bluetooth .............................................. 24
Menu functions 27
All menu options listed
Health and safety information 37

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1 Call log
1 Recent contacts
2 Missed calls
3 Dialled calls
4 Received calls
5 Delete all
6 Call time
7 Call costs
1
2 Phonebook
1 Contact list
2 FDN contacts
1
3 Create contact
4 Group
5 Speed dial
6 My namecard
7 Own number
8 Management
9 Service number
1
3 Applications
1 Music player
2 Voice recorder
3 Applications
3 Image editor
4 FM radio
5 Bluetooth
6 Java world
7 SIM application toolkit
1
4 Browser
1 Home
2 Bookmarks
3 Enter URL
4 Clear cache
5 Profile settings
6 Current profile
5 Messages
1 Create new message
2 My messages
3 Templates
4 Delete all
5 Settings
6 SOS messages
7 Broadcast messages
8 Memory status
6 My files
1 Images
2 Videos
3 Music
4 Sounds
5 Other files
6 Memory card
2
7 Memory status
7 Planner
1 Alarm
2 Calendar
3 Memo
4 World clock
5 Calculator
6 Converter
7 Timer
8 Stopwatch
8 Camera
1 Take photo
2 Record video
3 Go to My photos
4 Go to My video clips
9 Settings
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 Key management
11 VOD settings
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1. Available only if supported
by your SIM card.
2. Shows only if a memory
card is inserted.
3. Shows only if supported by
your service provider.
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode.

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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
•Phone
• Travel Adapter
• Battery
• User’s Guide
You can obtain various accessories from your
local Samsung dealer.
Get started
First steps to operating your phone
Assemble and charge the phone
The items supplied with your phone and the
accessories available at your Samsung dealer
may vary, depending on your country or service
provider.
To AC p ow e r outl e t

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Removing the battery cover
Power on or off
Phone layout
Front view
Switch on 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 [ ].
Web access/
Confirm key
Earpiece
Dial key
Left soft key
Volume keys
Alphanumeric
keys
Memory
card slot Special function
keys
Mouthpiece
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/
Right)
Right soft key
Power/Menu
exit key
Delete key
Display

Get started
8
Rear view
Keys and icons
Keys
When you close the phone, it locks the exposed
keys to prevent any unwanted phone
operations, from accidentally pressing any of
the keys. To unlock the keypad, press
<
Unlock > and then < OK >.
Camera lens
Camera key
Mirror
Multi-function jack
Perform the function indicated on
the bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access your
favourite menus directly.
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.

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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.
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.

Get started
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Icons
The following icons may appear on the screen
to indicate your phone’s status. Depending on
your country or service provider, the icons
shown on the display may vary.
Signal strength
GPRS (2.5G) network status
EDGE network status
Call in progress
Out of your service area or Offline
mode
SOS message feature active
Alarm set
Call ringer set to vibrate
Browsing Internet
Call diverting active
Home Zone
Office Zone
Bluetooth active
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or
headset connected
Synchronised with PC

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Connected to secured web page
One of the message Inboxes is full
New message:
•:Textmessage
• : Multimedia message
• : Email
•:Voicemail
Memory card inserted
Silent mode (Mute)
Silent mode (Vibration)
Ringer type
•None:Melody
•:Increasingmelody
•:Vibration
• : Melody and vibration
• : Increasing and vibration
• : Vibration then melody
• : Melody then vibration
Battery power level

Get started
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Access menu functions Enter text
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. 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.
Change the
text input
mode
•Pressandhold[]to
switch between T9 mode
( ) and ABC mode
().
• Press [ ] to change case
or switch to Number mode
().
•Pressandhold[]to
switch to Symbol mode
().
ABC mode To ent e r a word:
Press the appropriate key until
the character you want
appears on the display.

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T9 mode To enter a word:
1. Press [
2 ] to [ 9 ] to start
entering a word.
2. Enter the whole word
before editing or deleting
characters.
3. When the word displays
correctly, press [ ] to
insert a space.
Otherwise, press [
0 ] to
display alternative word
choices.
Number
mode
Press the keys corresponding
to the digits you want.
Symbol
mode
Press the corresponding
number key to select a
symbol.
Other
operations
•Press[ 1 ] to enter
punctuation marks or
special characters.
• Press [ ] to insert a space.
• Press the Navigation keys
to move the cursor.
•Press[
C ] to delete
characters one by one.
•Pressandhold[ C ] to clear
the entire display.

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
In Idle mode, press [ / ] to
adjust the key tone volume.
1. In Idle mode, press
< Menu > and select
Settings → Display
settings
→ Wallpaper →
Normal → Wallpaper .
2. Select an image category.
3. Select an image.
4. Press <
Select >.
5. Press < Save >.
Key tone
volume
Idle mode
wallpaper

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1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Display
settings
→ Skin .
2. Select a colour pattern.
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 mode
skin colour
Menu
shortcuts
You can switch the phone to
Silent mode to avoid disturbing
other people. In Idle mode,
press and hold [ ].
1. In Idle mode, press
< Menu > and select
Settings → Security →
Change password .
2. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
password and press <
OK >.
3. Enter the new password
again and press <
OK >.
4.
Select Phone lock .
5. Select Enable .
6. Enter the password and
press <
OK >.
Silent mode
Phone lock

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Step outside the phone
Begin with call functions, camera, music player,
web browser and other special features
Make or answer calls
1. In Idle mode, 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 [ ].
Make a call
Answer a
call
During a call, press [ ] and
then <
Yes > to activate the
speaker.
Press [ ] again to switch
back to the earpiece.
1. During a call, call the
second participant.
The first call is put on hold.
2. Press <
Options > and
select
Join .
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to add
more participants.
Use the
speakerphone
feature
Make a
multi-party
call

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Use the camera
4. During a multi-party call:
•Press<
Options > and
select
Split to have a
private conversation with
one participant.
•Press<
Options > and
select
Remove to drop
one participant.
5. Press [ ] to end the multi-
party call.
1. Open the phone.
2. In Idle mode, press and
hold [ ] to turn on the
camera.
Take a photo
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 <
Back > to take
another photo.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select My
files
→ Images → My
photos
.
2. Select the photo you want.
View a
photo

Step outside the phone
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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.
Record a
video
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select My
files
→ Videos → My video
clips
.
2. Select the video you want.
Use these methods:
• Download from the wireless
web
• Download from a computer
using the optional Samsung
PC Studio. See Samsung PC
Studio User’s Guide.
View a video
Copy music
files to the
phone