Samsung SGH-E950 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.
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Code No.:GH68-15438A
English (EU). 08/2007. Rev. 1.0

SGH-E950
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.
Bluetooth QD ID: B012863
•Java
TM
is a trademark or registered
trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
• Picsel and Picsel Viewer
TM
are trademarks of
Picsel Technologies, Inc.
• Windows Media Player
®
is a registered
trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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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 42.
• 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.
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
touch panel to scroll to the specified
option and then select it.
[ ] Indicates a key on the phone and touch
panel. 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
• Synchronisation with
Windows Media Player
Transfer music files to your
phone directly from Windows
Media Player.
•Musicplayer
Play music files on your phone.
You can use other phone
functions while listening to
music.

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•FMradio
Listen to your favourite radio
stations anytime, anywhere.
• Image editor
Edit or decorate your photos.
• Photo printing
Print your photos to preserve
your best moments forever.
•PhonetoTV
View photos and video clips
captured with the phone on your
TV screen.
• Offline mode
Switch your phone to Offline
mode to use its non-wireless
functions while on an aeroplane.
•Bluetooth
Transfer media files and personal
data, and connect to other
devices using wireless Bluetooth
technology.
• File viewer
Open documents in various
formats on the phone without
corruption.
•SOSmessage
Send SOS messages to your
family or friends for help in an
emergency.

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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
Use an optional memory card ......................... 16
Step outside the phone 17
Begin with call functions, camera, music player, web
browser, and other special features
Make or answer calls..................................... 17
Use the camera............................................ 19
Play music................................................... 20
Listen to the FM radio ................................... 23
Browse the web ........................................... 24
Use Phonebook ............................................ 25
Send messages ............................................ 25
View messages ............................................ 27
Use Bluetooth .............................................. 28
Menu functions 30
All menu options listed
Health and safety information 42

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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode.
1 Call log
1 Recent contacts
2 Missed calls
3 Dialled calls
4 Received calls
5 Sent messages
6 Received messages
7 Delete all
8 Call manager
2 Phonebook
1 Contact list
2 Create contact
3 Group
4 Speed dial
5 My namecard
6 Own numbers
7 Management
8 Service number
1
3 Music player
4 Browser
1 Home
2 Enter URL
4 Browser
3 Bookmarks
4 Saved pages
5 History
6 Browser settings
7 Streaming settings
2
5 Messages
1 Create message
2 My messages
3 Templates
4 Delete all
5 Settings
6 SOS Messages
7 Memory status
6 My files
1 Images
2 Videos
3 Music
4 Sounds
5 Other files
6 Memory card
3
7 Memory status
7 Calendar
8 Camera
9 Yahoo! ready/Google/
Bluetooth/Java world
‡
* Applications
‡‡
1 Smart search
2 Voice recorder
3 FM radio
4 Image editor
5 Image stamp
6 Bluetooth
‡
7 Java world
‡
8 World clock
9 Calculator
10 Convertor
11 Timer
12 Stopwatch
13 Memo
14 SIM application toolkit
1
0 Alarms
# Settings
1 Time and date
2 Phone settings
3 Display settings
4 Sound settings
5 Light settings
6 Setup wizard
7 Network services
8 Security
9 Connection settings
10 Memory status
11 Reset settings
1. Available only if supported by
your SIM card.
2. Available only if supported by
your service provider.
3. Available only if a memory card
is inserted.
‡ If the Yahoo! ready and Google
services are not available,
Bluetooth or Java world will
display in menu 9 instead of
appearing in Applications .
‡‡If the Yahoo! ready and Google
services are not available, the
order of submenus will change.

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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.
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 po wer o utle 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 >.
4. When the setup wizard opens,
customise your phone
according to your preferences.
Switch off
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
Earpiece
Display
Left soft key
Volume keys
Dial key
Multi-function
jack Special function
keys
Touch panel
Menu exit key
Right soft key
Alphanumeric keys
Mouthpiece

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 [ ].
Camera key
Power key
Camera lens
Mirror
Speaker
Camera flash
Perform the function indicated on
the bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access the following
menus directly.
• (up): My menu mode
• (down): your favourite menus
• (left): your favourite menus
• (right): your favourite menus
• (centre): web browser
In Menu mode, scroll through menu
options ( , , , ), or select
the highlighted menu option or
confirm input (
OK ).

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Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers
recently dialled, missed, or
received.
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 server. Press
and hold [
0 ] to enter an
international call prefix.
Enter special characters or perform
special functions.
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.
Press and hold to switch the phone
on or off.
Press to activate or deactivate the
touch keys and the touch panel.
Press and hold to turn on the
camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo or
record a video.

Get started
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Access menu functions Enter text
Select an
option
1. Press a desired soft key.
2. Press the touch panel to
move to the next or
previous option.
3. Press <
Select >, < OK >, or
[
OK ] 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
• Press and hold [ ] to
switch between T9 mode
and ABC mode.
• Press [ ] to change case
or switch to Number mode.
• Press and hold [ ] to
switch to Symbol mode.
ABC mode
To enter a word:
Press the appropriate key until
the character you want
appears on the display.

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T9 mode
To ente r a w ord:
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
select a word from the
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 touch panel to
move the cursor.
•Press<
Clear > to delete
characters one by one.
•Pressandhold<
Clear > 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 .
2. Press [ ] or [ ] to select
Normal
.
3.
Select Main display .
4. Select a category.
5. Select an image or a video.
6. Press <
Select > or < >.
7. If necessary, press [ ] and
then <
Yes >.
8. Press <
Save >.
Key tone
volume
Idle mode
wallpaper

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1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Display
settings
→ Theme .
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 →
Phone lock .
2. Select
Enable .
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
password and press <
OK >.
4. Enter the new password
again and press <
OK >.
Silent mode
Phone lock

Get started
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Use an optional memory card
• Frequent erasing and
writing will shorten a card's
lifespan.
• Do not remove a card from
the phone or turn off the
phone while data is being
accessed or transferred.
This could result in loss of
data and/or damage to the
card or phone.
• Do not subject cards to
strong shocks.
Important
memory card
information
• Keep cards away from small
children or pets.
• Do not expose cards in a
place subject to
electrostatic discharge and/
or electrical noise.
• Do not touch card terminals
with your fingers or metal
objects. If dirty, wipe the
card with a soft cloth.

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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. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the card into the card
slot, with the label side face
up.
3. Attach the battery cover.
Remove the card from the slot.
Insert a
memory card
Remove the
memory card
1. In Idle mode, enter an area
code and phone number.
2. Press [ ].
Press [ / ] to adjust the
volume.
During a call, the touch
keys and the touch panel
are locked. Press [ ] to
unlock.
3. Press [ ] to end the call.
Make a call

Step outside the phone
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1. Open the phone. If the
phone is already open,
press [ ].
2. Press [ ] to end the call.
During a call, press [
OK ] and
then <
Yes > to activate the
speaker.
Press [
OK ] 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 .
Answer a call
Use the
speakerphone
feature
Make a
multi-party
call
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to add
more participants.
4. During a multi-party call:
•Press<
Options > and
select
Select one →
Options → Private to
have a private
conversation with one
participant.
•Press<
Options > and
select
Select one →
Options → Remove to
drop one participant.
5. Press [ ] to end the multi-
party call.