Samsung SGH-E900 User manual

SGH-E900
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.

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Important safety precautions
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 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 accessories and
batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could
damage you and 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 99.
• 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
•Imageeditor
Crop, resize, rotate, and decorate
your photos.
• Music player
Play music files using your phone as
a music player.
• Photo printing
Print your photos to preserve your
best moments forever.

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Special features of your phone
•PhonetoTV
View photos and video clips
captured with the phone on your TV
screen.
• File viewer
Open documents in various formats
on the phone without corruption.
•Bluetooth
Transfer media files and personal
data and connect to other devices
using free, wireless Bluetooth
technology.
•Webbrowser
Access the wireless web to get up-
to-the-minute information and a
wide variety of media content.
• Offline mode
Switch your phone to offline to use its
non-wireless functions in an airplane.
•E-mail
Send and receive e-mails with image, video, and
audio attachments.
• Multimedia Message Service (MMS)
Send and receive MMS messages with a
combination of text, image, video, and audio.
•Java
Enjoy Java ™ -based embedded
games and download new games.
• Voice recorder
Record memos or sounds.

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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........................................................ 8
Keys and display ..................................................... 9
Access menu functions ............................................ 12
Customise your phone............................................. 13
Make/Answer calls .................................................. 16
Step outside the phone 16
Begin with your camera, the music player, the web, and
other special features
Use the camera ...................................................... 16
Play music ............................................................. 17
Browse the web...................................................... 18
Use Phonebook ...................................................... 19
Send messages ...................................................... 20
View messages....................................................... 21
Use Bluetooth ........................................................ 22
Use a memory card................................................. 24
Watch the phone display on a TV .............................. 25
Enter text 27
AB, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
Call functions 29
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 33
All menu options listed
Solve problems 97
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 99
Index 107

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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode.
1 Call log  p. 33
1 Recent contacts
2 Missed calls
3 Dialled calls
4 Received calls
5 Delete all
6 Call time
7 Call costs
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2 Phonebook  p. 35
1 Contact list
2 Create contact
3 Group
4 Speed dial
5 My namecard
6 Own number
7 Management
8 Service number
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3 Applications  p. 39
1 Music player
2 Voice recorder
3 Image editor
4 Java world
5 World clock
6 Alarm
7 Calculator
8 Converter
9 Timer
10 Stopwatch
11 Key management
12 Memo
13 SIM AT
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4 Browser  p. 49
1 Home
2 Enter URL
3 Bookmarks
4 Saved pages
5 History
6 Clear cache
7 Browser settings
8 Streaming settings
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5 Messages  p. 53
1 Create message
2 My messages
3 Templates
4 Delete all
5 Settings
6 Memory status
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6 My files  p. 68
1 Images
2 Videos
3 Music
4 Sounds
5 Other files
6 Memory card
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7 Memory status
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7 Calendar  p. 74
8 Camera  p. 78
9 Settings  p. 83
1 Time and date
2 Phone settings
3 Display settings
4 Sound settings
5 Light settings
6 Network services
7 Bluetooth
8 Security
9 Connection settings
10 Reset settings
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* Shows only if supported by your
SIM card.
** Shows only if supported by your
service provider.
*** Shows only if a memory card is
inserted.

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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
You can obtain various accessories from
your local Samsung dealer.
Phone Travel Adapter
Battery User’s Guide
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
Display
Volume keys
Dial key
Alphanumeric
keys
Web access/
Confirm key
(Centre)
Left soft key
Microphone
Play/Pause/
Stop key
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/
Left/Right)
Right soft key
Camera flash
Camera lens
Power on/
off key
Camera key
Headset/
Adapter jack
Speaker
Backward
key
Memory card
slot
Forward key
Delete/Menu
exit key
Music player
key

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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.
Plug the travel adapter into the phone.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.

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Get started
Low battery indicator
When the battery is low:
• a warning tone sounds,
• the low battery 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.
Switch on
Do not turn on
the phone when
mobile phone
use is prohibited.
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ] on the right
of the phone.
3. If necessary, enter the PIN and
press < OK >.
Switch off
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].

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Get started
Key Lock mode
When you close the phone, the keypad lock feature
locks the exposed keys so that nothing will happen if
the keys are accidentally pressed.
To unlock the keypad, press [ ].
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.
Keys and display
Keys
Press and hold to switch the phone on or
off.
In Idle mode, press and hold [ MP3 ] to
launch or close the music player.
In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn
on the camera. In Camera mode, take a
photo or record a video.
Perform the function indicated on the
bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access your favourite
menus directly.  p. 84
In Menu mode, scroll through menu
options.

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Get started
In Idle mode, launch the web browser.
In Menu mode, select the highlighted
menu option or confirm input.
In Music player, play or pause music.
Press and hold to stop playback.
Return to the previous file during music
playback. Moves backward in a file when
held down.
Skip to the next file during music
playback. Skips forward in a file when
held down.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve numbers recently
dialled, missed, or received.
End a call.
Delete characters from the display.
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, adjust the key tone
volume. With the phone closed, press and
hold to turn on tne display.

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Get started
Display
Layout
Icons
*
Received signal strength
GPRS network
Connecting to GPRS network
Transferring data in GPRS network
EDGE network
Connecting to EDGE network
Transferring data in EDGE network
Text and graphics
display messages,
instructions, and
information you enter.
Soft key function
indicators
show the current functions
assigned to the soft keys.
Menu Contacts
Icons
display various icons.
Call in progress
Out of your service area; you
cannot make or receive calls
Connected to Internet
Connected to a secured web page
Synchronised with PC
Call diverting feature active
 p. 89
Home Zone, if registered for the
appropriate service
Office Zone, if registered for the
appropriate service
Roaming network
SMS message
MMS message
E-mail
Voicemail
Configuration message

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Get started
Access menu functions
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or
headset connected  p. 91
Bluetooth active  p. 91
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
Memory card inserted  p. 24
Alarm set  p. 46
Silent mode (Vibration)
Silent mode (Mute)
Call ringer set to vibrate
Mute mode, during a call
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

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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 [Centre] 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. For the menu numbers 10,
11, and 12, press [ 0 ],[]and[]
respectively.
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 .
2. Select a ringtone category.
3. Select a ringtone.
4. Press < Save >.
Display
language
Call ringer
melody

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Get started
You can set wallpaper for the idle
screen.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Display
settings → Wallpaper → Main
display .
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.
Idle mode
wallpaper
Menu mode
skin colour
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
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.
Menu
shortcuts
My Menu

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Get started
To access a My menu item:
1. In Idle mode, press [Up].
2. Scroll to an item.
3. Press [Centre].
You can switch the phone to Silent
mode to avoid disturbing other
people.
Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.
Silent 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 >.
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 >.
Phone lock

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Make/Answer calls
Step outside the phone
Begin with your camera, the music player, the web, and
other special features
Use the camera
1. In Idle mode, enter an area
code and phone number.
2. Press [ ].
3. To end the call, press [ ] to
unlock the keypad and press
< Cancel > or [ ].
1. When the phone rings, press
[].
2. To end the call, press [ ] to
unlock the keypad and press
[].
Press [ / ].
Make a call
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 [Centre] to take a
photo. The photo is saved
automatically.
5. Pres s < Preview > to take
another photo.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select My files → Images
→ My photos .
2. Select the photo you want.
Take a photo
View a photo

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Step outside the phone
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 [Centre] to start
recording.
4. Press [ ] or < > to stop
recording. The video is saved
automatically.
5. Press < Preview > to record
another video.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and sele ct My files → Videos →
My video clips .
2. Select the video you want.
Record a video
Play a video
Use these methods:
• Download from the wireless
web  p. 49
• Download from a computer
using the optional Samsung PC
Studio  Samsung PC Studio
User’s Guide
• Receive via Bluetooth  p. 93
• Copy to a memory card and
insert the card into the phone.
 p. 24
1. In Idle mode, press and hold
[ MP3 ].
2. Press < Options > and select
Add music from → Phone or
Memory card .
Copy music
files to the
phone
Create a play
list

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Step outside the phone
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.
3. Press [Centre] to select the files
you want and press < Select >.
4. Press < Back > to return to the
music player screen.
1. From the music player screen,
press [ ].
2. During playback, use the
following keys:
• : pauses or resumes
playback.
• : returns to the previous
file. Moves backward in a
file when held down.
• : skips to the next file.
Skips forward in a file when
held down.
• Centre: opens the play list.
• / : adjusts the volume.
3. Press and hold [ ] to stop
playback.
Play music
In Idle mode, press [Centre].
• To scroll through browser items,
press [Up] or [Down].
• To select an item, press
[Centre].
• To return to the previous page,
press < Back >.
• To move to the next page, press
< Options > and select Go →
Forward .
• To access browser options,
press < Options >.
Launch the
web browser
Navigate the
web