Samsung SGH-E250 User Manual

SGH-E250User’s Guide

Get started8Low battery indicatorWhen the battery is low:• a warning tone sounds,• the battery low message displays, and• the empty battery icon bli

Menu functions98Timer (Menu 7.7)Use this menu to set a period of time for the phone to count down. The phone sounds an alarm when the specified period

Menu functions Camera (Menu 8)99Take photo (Menu 8.1)The camera produces JPEG photos. Taking a photo 1. Access the Take photo menu to turn on the c

Menu functions100Multi shot: take a series of action stills. You can select the number of photos the camera will take.Mosaic shot: take several stills

Menu functions Camera (Menu 8)101•Camera shortcuts: view the functions of the keys you can use in Capture mode.Using the keypad in Capture modeYou

Menu functions102•Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth.•Viewfinder: return to Capture mode.•Set as: set the photo as your wallpaper f

Menu functions Camera (Menu 8)103• Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes.p. 1043. Press [ ] to start recording.4.

Menu functions104Select Normal to record a video within the limit of the currently available memory. The video clip is saved in MP4 format.Size: selec

Menu functions Camera (Menu 8)105Using video optionsAfter saving a video clip, press < > to access the following options:•Viewfinder: return

Menu functions106Settings (Menu 9)The Settings menu provides you with various setting options to customise the phone to your preferences and needs. Yo

Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)107Phone settings (Menu 9.2)Many different features of your phone’s system can be customised to suit your preferenc

Get started9Power on or offKeypad lockWhen you close the phone, it locks the exposed keys to prevent any unwanted phone operations, from accidentally

Menu functions108Using shortcut optionsPress <Options> to access the following options:•Assign: assign a shortcut menu.•Change: change a shortcu

Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)1092. In Idle mode, enter the number for the action you want. For example, enter time as 4-digit to set an alarm or

Menu functions110•Text message: enter a message to be sent to the caller when a call is rejected.USB settings (Menu 9.2.8)Use this menu to select a US

Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)111•Wallpaper: select a background image in Idle mode.•Menu background: set whether or not to display the same back

Menu functions112Show caller ID (Menu 9.3.8)Use this menu to set the phone to display missed call notifications with the most recently missed caller’s

Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)113Slide tone (Menu 9.4.5)Use this menu to select the tone that the phone sounds when you open or close the phone.

Menu functions114•Any time: the keypad light is always used.•Night time: the keypad light is used only between 5:00 PM and 9:00 AM.•Custom time: you c

Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)115Call barring (Menu 9.6.2)This network service allows you to restrict your calls.1. Select a call barring option:

Menu functions116Network selection (Menu 9.6.4)This network service allows you to manually select the network to be used while roaming outside of your

Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)117Security (Menu 9.7)Use this menu to protect the phone against unauthorised use by managing the several access co

Get started10Keys and displayKeysPerform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display.In Idle mode, access the following menus directly:•

Menu functions118Privacy (Menu 9.7.5)Use this menu to lock access to call logs, messages, or files. When a privacy options enabled, you must enter the

Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)1192. Specify the following options:•Mobile tracker: activate or deactivate the Mobile tracker feature.•Recipients:

Menu functions120Key management (Menu 9.10)Use this menu to manage the licence keys you have acquired to activate media files locked by DRM systems.Pr

121Solve problemsHelp and personal needsTo save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before

Solve problems122• You are trying to access an option for which you have no subscription with your service provider. Contact the service provider for

123No 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 num

Health and safety information124The exposure standard for mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR

Health and safety information125standby time are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and the parameters set by the network

Health and safety information126• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fir

Health and safety information127Electronic devicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain ele

Get started11DisplayEnter special characters.In Idle mode, press and hold [] to activate or deactivate Silent mode. Press and hold [] to enter a pause

Health and safety information128VehiclesRF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Chec

Health and safety information129Emergency callsThis phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless, and landline networks as w

Health and safety information130• For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, inc

Health and safety information131electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics.• Do not store the phone in cold areas. When t

132IndexAABC mode, text input • 30Alarm • 89Answeringcall • 34second call • 35Anykey answer • 110Auto redial • 110BBackground image • 110Backlight, se

Index133DDate, set • 106Deletingcalendar items • 93, 94call log • 38, 39e-mail • 72, 74memos • 95MMS • 69, 70, 74phonebook • 46SMS • 68, 70, 74Dialled

134IndexLight settings • 113Lockingmenu functions • 118phone • 117SIM card • 118Low battery indicator • 8MMemo • 95Memory cardaccessing files • 89inse

Index135unpacking • 6Phonebookadding • 42deleting • 41, 46editing • 41finding • 41managing • 46options • 41speed dialling • 44Photosediting • 51taking

136IndexTT9 mode, text input • 31Templates, message • 73Text, enter • 30Time, set • 106Timer • 98UUSB settings • 110VVideosplaying • 85recording • 102

Get started12New text messageNew voicemailNew multimedia messageNew e-mailCall diverting feature activep. 114Bluetooth activep. 54Bluetooth headset

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Get started13Access menu functionsUse the soft keysThe roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are using. The bottom line of the dis

Get started14Customise your phone1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Phone settings → Language.2. Select a language.1. In Idle m

Get started15You can set [Left] or [Right] to function as shortcuts to access your favourite menus.1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Sett

Get started16Make/Answer callsYou can protect the phone against unauthorised use with a phone password. The phone will require the password on power-u

17Step outside the phoneBegin with your camera, the music player, the web browser, and other special featuresUse the camera1. When the phone rings, pr

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

Step outside the phone18Play music1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select My files → Images → My photos.2. Select the photo you want.1. In Idle

Step outside the phone19• Receive via Bluetoothp. 57• Copy to a memory card and insert it into the phonep. 281. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and

Step outside the phone20Listen to the FM radioBrowse the webUsing a built-in web browser, you can easily access the wireless web to get a variety of u

Step outside the phone21Use Phonebook• To scroll through browser items, press [Up] or [Down]. • To select an item, press <> or [ ].• To return t

Step outside the phone22To the SIM card:1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press [ ].2. Select SIM → New.3. Enter a name.4. Press <Save>

Step outside the phone23Send messages1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Create new message → Text message.2. Enter the message

Step outside the phone24View messages1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Create new message → Email.2. Select Subject.3. Enter t

Step outside the phone25Send an SOS messageYou can send an SOS message to your family or friends for help in an emergency.When a notification appears:

Step outside the phone26Use Bluetooth Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, enabling you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetoot

Step outside the phone271. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Applications → Bluetooth → My devices → Search new device.2. Select a device.3.

Important safety precautions1Be aware of special regulationsMeet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone wheneve

Step outside the phone28Use a memory cardYou can use an optional microSD memory card to increase your phone’s memory capacity. To receive data via Blu

Step outside the phone29• Keep cards away from small children or pets.• Do not expose cards in a place subject to electro-static discharge and/or elec

30Enter textABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modesYou can enter text in some features such as Messages, Phonebook, or Calendar, using ABC mode, T9 mode, Nu

Enter text 31Other ABC mode operations• To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move

Enter text32• Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the entire display.Adding a new word to the T9 dictionaryThis fea

33Call functionsAdvanced calling featuresMaking a call1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number.2. Press [ ].3. When you want to end the c

Call functions341. In Idle mode, enter the location number for the phone number you want and press [ ].2. Scroll through other numbers, if necessary.3

Call functions 35Options during a callYou can access a number of functions during a call.Adjusting the volume during a callUse [ / ] to adjust the

Call functions361. Press [ ] to answer the call. The first call is automatically put on hold.2. Press <Swap> to switch between the calls.Using t

Call functions 37•Mute keys/Send keys: switch the key tones on or off.•Phonebook: access the contact list.•Send DTMF: send the DTMF (Dual tone mult

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 functionsAll menu options listedCall log (Menu 1)Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled, received, or missed, and the length of the c

Menu functions Call log (Menu 1)39•Reject list: specify numbers from which you do not want to accept calls.•Add to reject list: add the number to t

Menu functions40•Reset timers: reset the call timers. You need to enter the phone password.Call costs (Menu 1.7)This network feature displays the cost

Menu functions Phonebook (Menu 2)41Contact list (Menu 2.1)Use this menu to search for contacts in Phonebook.Finding a contact1. Enter the first few

Menu functions42FDN contacts (Menu 2.2)Use this menu to create a list of contacts to be used in FDN (Fixed Dialling Number) mode, in which the phone a

Menu functions Phonebook (Menu 2)43•Email: assign an e-mail address.•Graphic ID: assign a caller ID image to alert you to a call from the person.•R

Menu functions442. Press <Add>.3. Press [ ] to select the contacts you want.4. Press <Options> and select Add.Managing caller groupsFrom t

Menu functions Phonebook (Menu 2)45•View: check the name and number assigned to the key.•Change: assign a different number to a key.•Remove: clear

Menu functions46Own number (Menu 2.7)Use this feature to check your phone numbers, or to assign a name to each of the numbers. Changes made here do no

Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)47Applications (Menu 3)Use this menu to play Java applications, play music files, or edit photos. You can also

Special features of your phone3• Digital data printingPrint images, messages, and other personal data directly from your phone.•BluetoothTransfer medi

Menu functions48Playing music files1. From the music player screen, press <Options> and select Play via.2. Select Phone to use the phone speaker

Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)49•Transfer to Bluetooth stereo headset/Transfer to phone: switch the sound output to a Bluetooth headset or th

Menu functions50•Add music from: add files to the play list.•Move track in playlist: move the selected file to the position you want within the play l

Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)51Using voice recorder optionsFrom the Voice recorder screen, press <Options> to access the following opt

Menu functions52Adding visual featuresYou can decorate photos by adding a frame, or an image.1. Select a photo or take a new photo.2. Press <Load&g

Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)53Turning off the radioFrom the radio screen, press [ ], or disconnect the headset from the phone.Setting up a

Menu functions54•Speaker on/Earphone on: change sound output to the phone speaker or headset. •Settings: select the radio volume.Bluetooth (Menu 3.5)U

Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)55•My phone’s name: assign a Bluetooth device name to your phone, which is then displayed on other devices.•Sec

Menu functions56Using device optionsFrom the device list, press <Options> to access the following options:•Connect: connect to a headset or hand

Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)577. If necessary, enter the Bluetooth PIN needed for pairing and press <OK>.Receiving data via Bluetooth

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

Menu functions58•Network settings: customise a connection profile to be used for applications requiring network access. The following options are avai

Menu functions Browser (Menu 4)59Browser (Menu 4)The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) on your phone allows you to access the wireless web. Using

Menu functions60•Reload: reload the current page.•Show URL: display the URL address of the current web page.•About ...: access version and copyright i

Menu functions Browser (Menu 4)61•Edit: edit the address and name of the bookmark.•Delete: delete the currently selected bookmark or all bookmarks.

Menu functions62When the proxy is set to Disable:DNS1: enter the primary address.DNS2: enter the secondary address.APN: enter the access point name of

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)63Messages (Menu 5)Use the Messages menu to send and receive short messages, multimedia messages, and e-mails. You

Menu functions64•Save and send: save the message in Sentbox and then send it.•Insert: add a text template, Phonebook entry, or bookmark.•Add picture/A

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)658. Enter the message text and press [ ].9. When you have finished, press <Options> and select Send.10.Enter

Menu functions66•Remove subject/Remove text/Remove media/Remove: remove an added item.Email (Menu 5.1.3)You can create and send e-mails that include t

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)67•Edit: edit the subject or text.•Add image/Add videos/Add sounds/Add music: add media files stored in the phone’s

51 Call logp.381 Recent contacts2 Missed calls3 Dialled calls4 Received calls5 Delete all6 Call time7 Call costs1p.38p.39p.39p.39p.39p.39p.402

Menu functions68• MMS notification ( : Being retrieved, : Failed to be retrieved)• Voicemail• Push message from web servers• Configuration message,

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)69MMS messages•Retrieve: retrieve the MMS message from the server.•Reply via text message: send a reply to the send

Menu functions70•Lock/Unlock: lock the message to protect it from being deleted, or unlock the message.Draft (Menu 5.2.2)This folder stores messages y

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)71Sentbox (Menu 5.2.4)This folder stores messages that you have sent successfully.While viewing a message, press &l

Menu functions722. Select an e-mail or a header.3. Press [ / ] to view other pages in the e-mail. Press and hold [ / ] to move to the first or last pa

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)73•Print via Bluetooth: print the e-mail by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth. •Lock/Unlock: lock the

Menu functions74•Send: create and send a new message via SMS, MMS, or e-mail using the selected template.•Delete: delete the selected template.Multime

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)75Settings (Menu 5.5)Use this menu to set up for using the messaging service.Text messages (Menu 5.5.1)You can conf

Menu functions76Address hiding: set your address to be hidden from the recipient’s phone.Request read receipt: send a read-reply request along with yo

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)77- Proxy: connect to the GPRS network using the proxy server.- GPRS settings: customise the settings required for

6UnpackMake sure you have each item• Phone•Travel Adapter•Battery•User’s GuideYou can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer.The it

Menu functions78Small video: you can add any type of items of up to 100 KB.Moderate video: you can add any type of items of up to 300 KB.•Creation mod

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)79Edit name: enter the name in your signature.Edit telephone number: enter the phone number in your signature.Edit

Menu functions80To access the following options, press <Options> and select Next, or press []. - User name: enter a user name.- Email address: e

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)81When the protocol type is IMAP4:- IMAP4 server: enter the IP address or host name of the server that receives you

Menu functions82•Service centre: enter the address of the server from which you want to receive push messages.SOS messages (Menu 5.6)In an emergency,

Menu functions My files (Menu 6)83The Archive box saves broadcast messages indefinitely.•Activation: select to receive broadcast messages, or not.•

Menu functions84•: Unforwardable item with a valid key.•: Unforwardable item without a valid key.Your service provider supports only count-based or un

Menu functions My files (Menu 6)85•Move to: move the file to another folder.•Copy to card: copy the files to a memory card.•Delete: delete the sele

Menu functions86During playback, use the following keys:After playback, press < > to access the following options:•Play: play the selected file.

Menu functions My files (Menu 6)87Music (Menu 6.3)This menu displays music files you have downloaded, or imported from a computer.1. Select Music.2

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

Menu functions88•Details: access the file properties.•Activate key: get a new licence key when the key for the selected DRM file expires.•Reactivate k

Menu functions Planner (Menu 7)89•Activate key: get a new licence key when the key for the selected DRM file expires.•Reactivate key: get another k

Menu functions90•Alarm time: enter the time for the alarm to ring.•AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format.•Alarm day: select days of the week t

Menu functions Planner (Menu 7)91• Press [Left] or [Right] to move by day.• Press [Up] or [Down] to move by week.• Press [ / ] to move by month.Cre

Menu functions92Entering an anniversary1. Select a date on the calendar.2. Press <Options> and select Create → Anniversary.3. Enter information

Menu functions Planner (Menu 7)93Consulting the calendarOnce you have created items, the item icons and the number of items for a specific day appe

Menu functions94•Go to: select today’s date or enter a specific date.•Event list: sort items by type of item.•Delete: delete items stored on the calen

Menu functions Planner (Menu 7)95Memo (Menu 7.3)Use this menu to make memos for things that are important and manage them.Creating a memo1. Press &

Menu functions964. Press [ ] to save the city as your local time zone.5. Press <Save>.Viewing world time1. From the world map, press [Left] or [

Menu functions Planner (Menu 7)97•Press <Options> to use additional arithmetic functions or to switch to the Converter screen.2. Press one of