Samsung SGH-E900 User Manual

SGH-E900User’s Guide

8Get startedLow battery indicatorWhen the battery is low:• a warning tone sounds,• the low battery message displays, and• the empty battery icon bli

98“Enter PUK”• The PIN has been entered incorrectly three times in succession, and the SIM card is now blocked. Enter the PUK supplied by your service

99No number is dialled when you re-call a Phonebook entry•Use the Contact list menu to ensure the number has been stored correctly.• Re-store the numb

100SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency

101Health and safety information• Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. Disconnect the c

102Health and safety informationOperating environmentRemember to follow any special regulations in force in the area you are in, and always switch off

103Health and safety informationSwitch off your phone in health care facilities when regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Vehicles

104Health and safety informationTo make or receive calls, the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength. Emergency

105Health and safety informationCare and maintenanceYour phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The

106Health and safety information• If your phone has a flash or light, do not use it too close to the eyes of people or animals. This may cause damage

107IndexAAB mode, text input • 27Alarm • 46Answeringcall • 30second call • 31Anykey answer • 85Auto redial • 85BBackground image • 86Backlight, setdis

9Get startedKey Lock modeWhen you close the phone, the keypad lock feature locks the exposed keys so that nothing will happen if the keys are accident

108IndexIIcons, description • 11Image editor • 43Images, downloaded • 69Inbox, messagese-mail • 60MMS/SMS • 57International calls • 29Internet • 49JJa

109Indexvideos • 81voice memos • 42Rediallingautomatically • 85manually • 30Resetting phone • 97Ringerincoming calls • 87messages • 87Road safety • 10

Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE)For the following product :Manufacturedat:to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following

World Wide Webhttp://www.samsungmobile.comPrinted in KoreaCode No.:GH68-10880AEnglish (EU). 06/2006. Rev. 1.1* Depending on the software installed or

10Get startedIn Idle mode, launch the web browser.In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm input.In Music player, play or pause mus

11Get startedDisplayLayoutIcons*Received signal strengthGPRS networkConnecting to GPRS networkTransferring data in GPRS networkEDGE networkConnecting

12Get startedAccess menu functionsBluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connectedp. 91Bluetooth activep. 91Music playback in progressMusic playbac

13Get startedCustomise your phoneSelect an option1. Press a desired soft key.2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option.3. Pr

14Get startedYou can set wallpaper for the idle screen.1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Display settings → Wallpaper → Main d

15Get startedTo 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 av

16Make/Answer callsStep outside the phoneBegin with your camera, the music player, the web, and other special featuresUse the camera1. In Idle mode, e

17Step outside the phonePlay music1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera.2. Press [1] to switch to Record mode.3. Press [ ] or [Cen

ImportantsafetyprecautionsFailure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal.Drive safely at all timesDo not use a hand-held

18Step outside the phoneBrowse the webUsing a built-in web browser, you can easily access the wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services and

19Step outside the phoneUse PhonebookTo the phone’s memory:1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Options>.2. Select Save contact → Ph

20Step outside the phoneSend messages1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Create message → Text message.2. Enter the message text

21Step outside the phoneView messages1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Create message → Email.2. Select Subject.3. Enter the e

22Step outside the phoneUse BluetoothYour phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, enabling you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth

23Step outside the phone3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <OK>.When the owner of the other

24Step outside the phoneUse a memory cardYou can use an optional microSD memory card to increase your phone’s memory capacity. • Frequent erasing and

25Step outside the phoneWatch the phone display on a TVYou can view the display of your phone on a TV screen by connecting the phone and TV with a TV

26Step outside the phone1. With the TV switched on, connect your phone to the TV with a TV out cable, as shown.2. Switch the TV to External Input mode

27Enter textAB, T9, Number, and Symbol modesYou can enter text for some features, such as Messages, Phonebook, or Calendar, using AB mode, T9 mode, Nu

1Important safety precautionsBe aware of special regulationsMeet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone wheneve

28Enter text• Press [ ] to insert a space.• Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor. • Press [ ] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold

29Using Number modeNumber mode enables you to enter numbers. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want.Using Symbol modeSymbol mode enables

30Call functions2. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, then press [ ].Redialling recent numbers1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display

31Call functions Using the headsetUse the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone. Connect the headset to the jack on the right s

32Call functions3. Press <Options> and select End held call to end the call on hold.4. To end the current call, press [ ].Using the speakerphone

33•Join: set up a multi-party call by adding a caller on hold to a currently active call. You can include up to 5 people on a multi-party call.•Privat

34Menu functions3. Press [Centre] to view the details of a call, or [ ] to dial a number.Using call log optionsWhile viewing call details, press <O

35Menu functions Phonebook (Menu 2)To reset the call timers, press <Reset>. You need to enter the phone password.Call costs (Menu 1.7) This n

36Menu functionsFinding a contact in Idle modeYou can find contacts in Idle mode, by the spelling of a contact name. The phone searches for the contac

37Menu functions Phonebook (Menu 2)Storing a contact on the SIM card1. Select SIM.2. Enter information about the contact.•Name: assign a name.•Phon

2About this GuideThis User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, pl

38Menu functionsSpeed dial (Menu 2.4)Use this menu to assign a speed dial number (2 to 9) for 8 of your most frequently dialled numbers.Assigning spee

39Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)Own number (Menu 2.6) Use this feature to check your phone numbers, or to assign a name to each of the number

40Menu functionsMusic player (Menu 3.1)Use this menu to enjoy music. First, you need to save music files into your phone’s memory or on a memory card.

41Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)During playback, use the following keys:Using music player optionsFrom the music player screen, press <Opt

42Menu functionsMusic player overrides other sounds: set the music player to continue playback even if you exit it.Equaliser: select an equaliser sett

43Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)Playing a voice memo1. From the Voice recorder screen, press <Options> and select Go to My voice clips.

44Menu functionsTransforming1. Select a photo or take a new photo.2. Press <Options> and select Transform → an option:•Resize: change the photo

45Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)2. Press <Options> and select Merge stamp. The background photo appears in the image box next to .3. Pr

46Menu functions•Upgrade: upgrade the application to the latest version.•Send information via Text message: send the URL containing the application vi

47Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)Stopping an alarm• For a non-wake-up alarm, press any key.• For a wake-up alarm, press <Confirm> or [Ce

3Special features of your phone•Phone to TVView photos and video clips captured with the phone on your TV screen.• File viewerOpen documents in variou

48Menu functions3. Enter the value to be converted and press [Down].• Press [ ] to insert a decimal point.• Press [ ] to change the temperature to abo

49Menu functions Browser (Menu 4)•Go to my item: access the corresponding file folder.•Details: access the properties of the licence key.Memo (Menu

50Menu functionsHome (Menu 4.1)Use this menu to connect your phone to the network and load the homepage of the wireless web service provider. You can

51Menu functions Browser (Menu 4)•Save: save the selected image or page.•Page details: access the page properties.•Browser options: change the vari

52Menu functionsUsing bookmark optionsFrom the Bookmarks screen, press <Options> to access the following options:•Go to: access the bookmarked w

53Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)Messages (Menu 5)Use the Messages menu to send and receive text messages, multimedia messages, and e-mails. You c

54Menu functions•Preview as vivid message: view the message in 3D view mode. The phone converts message text to 3D vivid graphics. This option is avai

55Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)7. Select the Message line.8. Enter the message text and press [Centre].9. When you have finished, press <Opti

56Menu functionsEmail (Menu 5.1.3)You can create and send e-mails that include text, audio, and images. Creating and sending an e-mail1. Select the Su

57Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)•Attach: attach Phonebook entries as name cards or calender data as data format attachments.•Remove subject/Remov

4ContentsUnpack 6Make sure you have each itemYour phone 6Keys, features, and locationsGet started 7First steps to operating your phoneInstall and c

58Menu functions•Forward: forward the message to other people.•Zoom view: reduce the font size so that you can view more text on one screen.•View as v

59Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)Configuration messages•Install: apply the configuration specified in the message to your phone.•Delete: delete th

60Menu functionsWhile viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options:•Send again: retry sending the message.•Forward: forwar

61Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)3. Select an e-mail or a header.4. Press [Left] or [Right] to view other pages in the e-mail.5. Press [ ] or [ ]

62Menu functionsUsing folder optionsOn the folder list, press <Options> to access the following options:•Open: open the selected folder.•Create

63Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)Delete all (Menu 5.4)Use this menu to delete messages in each message folder all at once.1. Press [Centre] to sel

64Menu functions•Profile settings: set the properties of each profile.Service centre: store or change the number of your SMS server. Default destinati

65Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)Reception when abroad: determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are roaming on anoth

66Menu functions•Receiving options: set up the options for receiving e-mails:Check interval: determine how often the phone checks the server for incom

67Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)When the protocol type is POP3:- POP3 server: enter the IP address or host name of the server that receives your

5Overview of menu functionsTo access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode.1 Call logp. 331 Recent contacts2 Missed calls3 Dialled calls4 R

68Menu functions•Email profile: select a connection profile to be used for e-mail services. You can also create or edit a profile.p. 95Push messages

69Menu functions My files (Menu 6)Note the following icons on the list: • : Forwardable item with a valid key.• : Forwardable item without a valid

70Menu functions•Copy to memory card: copy the file to a memory card.•Visible to Bluetooth: share the file or the files you want with other Bluetooth

71Menu functions My files (Menu 6)•Set as: set the video clip, if saved as a 3GP file, as wallpaper for the display or caller ID image for a Phoneb

72Menu functions•Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth.•Set as: set the file as your ringtone or as a ringtone for a Phonebook entry.•

73Menu functions My files (Menu 6)Using document optionsWhile viewing a document, press <Options> or < > to access the following option

74Menu functions•Hide controller/Show controller: hide or show the shortcut tool bar of the file viewer.•Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or B

75Menu functions Calendar (Menu 7)• Press [Left] or [Right] to move by day.• Press [Up] or [Down] to move by week.• Press [ / ] to move by month.Cr

76Menu functions•Alarm: select to set an alarm for the anniversary.•Before: set how long before the anniversary the alarm is to alert you. •Alarm time

77Menu functions Calendar (Menu 7)•Delete: delete the item.•Memory status: access memory information for the items stored on the calendar.Using cal

6UnpackMake sure you have each itemYou can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. PhoneTravel Adapter BatteryUser’s

78Menu functionsCamera (Menu 8)You can use the camera module embedded in your phone to take photos and record videos.To access this menu, press <Me

79Menu functions Camera (Menu 8)•Shooting mode: take a photo in the following modes:Single shot: take a photo in Normal mode. You can select whethe

80Menu functionsUsing the keypad in Capture modeYou can use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Capture mode.Using photo optionsAfter savi

81Menu functions Camera (Menu 8)•Rename: change the file name.•Go to My photos: access the My photos folder.p. 69•Lock/Unlock: lock the file to pr

82Menu functions•Camcorder settings: change the following settings for recording a video:Recording mode: select a video recording mode.Select Normal t

83Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)Using video optionsAfter saving a video clip, press <Options> to access the following options:•Viewfinder:

84Menu functions•Calendar starting day: set which day of the week the calendar starts with.•Auto update: activates the auto time update feature. Your

85Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)Assigning a shortcut menu1. Select a key to be used as a shortcut key.2. Select a menu to be assigned to the key.

86Menu functionsDisplay settings (Menu 9.3)Use this menu to change settings for the display and backlight.Wallpaper (Menu 9.3.1)You can set up the idl

87Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)Sound settings (Menu 9.4)Use this menu to customise various sound settings.Incoming call(Menu 9.4.1)Use this menu

7Get startedFirst steps to operating your phoneSIM card informationWhen you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Ide

88Menu functions•Connection tone: set the phone to beep when an outgoing call connects to the system.•Alert on call: set the phone to beep when you re

89Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)•No reply: divert calls when you do not answer the phone.•Unreachable: divert calls when you are not in your serv

90Menu functionsCall waiting(Menu 9.6.3)This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you while you are on another call.1. Select t

91Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)•Outside access: enable calls to numbers other than those in the closed user group. This feature depends on the n

92Menu functions•Secure mode: determine if the phone asks for your confirmation when other devices access your data.•Bluetooth services: display avail

93Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)•Service list: access the Bluetooth service list of the device.•Rename: rename the paired device.•Authorise devic

94Menu functionsPIN check (Menu 9.8.1)The 4- to 8-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. When thi

95Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)Mobile tracker (Menu 9.8.9)When someone tries to use your phone with another USIM/SIM card, the phone will automa

96Menu functions•IP address: enter the IP address of the proxy server.•Port: enter the port number of the proxy server.•Linger time: set a time period

97Using profile optionsPress <Options> to access the following options:•Edit: edit the selected profile.•Delete: delete the profile.•Add new con