Samsung SGH-E900 User Manual

World Wide Webhttp://www.samsungmobile.comPrinted in KoreaCode No.:GH68-11214AEnglish (SEA). 06/2006. Rev. 1.0* Depending on the software installed or

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

97Solve problemsHelp and personal needsTo save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before c

98Solve problems• Be sure that you are accessing the correct cellular network.• Be sure that you have not set an incoming call barring option.Your cor

99Health and safety informationSAR certification informationThis phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves.Your

100Health and safety informationBefore a new model phone is available for sale to the public, compliance with the European R&TTE Directive must be

101Health and safety information• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object like a coin, clip or

102Health and safety informationElectronic devicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain ele

103Health and safety informationPotentially explosive environmentsSwitch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and

104Health and safety informationOther important safety information• Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicl

105Health and safety information• Do not store the phone in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries,

106IndexAAB mode, text input • 27Alarm • 46Answeringcall • 30second call • 31Anykey answer • 85Auto redial • 85BBackground image • 85Backlight, setdis

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

107Index107FFDN (Fixed Dialling Number) mode • 94File manager • 68File viewer • 72GGames • 45Greeting message • 84HHealth and safety • 99Holding, call

108Indexmanaging • 39options • 36speed dialling • 38Photostaking • 77viewing • 69PIN, change • 93PIN2, change • 94Power on/off tone • 87Privacy • 93Pr

Get started9Key Lock modeWhen you close the phone, the keypad lock feature locks the exposed keys so that nothing will happen if the keys are accident

Get started10In Idle mode, launch the web browser.In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm input.In Music player, play or pause mus

Get started11DisplayLayoutIcons*Received signal strengthGPRS networkConnecting to GPRS networkTransferring data in GPRS networkEDGE networkConnecting

Get started12Access menu functionsBluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connectedp. 91Bluetooth activep. 91Music playback in progressMusic playbac

Get started13Customise your phoneSelect an option1. Press a desired soft key.2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option.3. Pr

Get started14You can set wallpaper for the idle screen.1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Display settings → Wallpaper → Main d

Get started152. Select an item to be changed.3. Select the menu item you want.To access a My menu item:1. In Idle mode, press [Up].2. Scroll to an ite

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

SGH-E900User’s Guide

Step outside the phone17Play 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 phone18Browse the webUsing a built-in web browser, you can easily access the wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services and

Step outside the phone19Use Phonebook• To scroll through browser items, press [Up] or [Down]. • To select an item, press [Centre].• To return to the p

Step outside the phone20Send messages1. In Idle mode, press <Contacts>.2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want.3. Select a contact.4

Step outside the phone213. Enter the message subject and press [Centre].4. Select Image and video or Sound.5. For Image and video, select Add image or

Step outside the phone22View messagesWhen a notification appears: 1. Press <View>. 2. Select the message from the Inbox.From the Inbox:1. In Idl

Step outside the phone23Use BluetoothYour phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, enabling you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth

Step outside the phone24Use 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 phone251. Slide the card into the card slot, with the label side face down.2. Press the card until it locks into place.1. Press the c

Step outside the phone26Watch 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

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

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

28Enter text• Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor. • Press [ ] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [ ] to clear the display.Using

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

30Call functionsRedialling recent numbers1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of recent numbers.2. Scroll to the number you want and press [

31Call functions 313. Press [ ] to dial the number you want.Using the headsetUse the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone. Con

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•SIM service: access special services, such as news, weather forecasts, entertainment, and location services, provided by your SIM card. This option

34Menu functionsUsing call log optionsWhile viewing call details, press <Options> to access the following options:•Call: edit the number and dia

35Menu functions Phonebook (Menu 2)35Call costs (Menu 1.7) This network feature displays the cost of calls. This menu is available only if supporte

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

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

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

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

40Menu functionsTo enjoy high quality music, you can use an optional Bluetooth stereo headset.Downloading or receiving music filesYou can play *.mp3,

41Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)41Using music player optionsFrom the music player screen, press <Options> to access the following optio

42Menu functionsVisualisation: change the playback animation.Volume: select a volume level.•Details: access the file properties.•Key management: manag

43Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)43During playback, use the following keys:Changing the recording modeYou can change the recording mode of the

44Menu functions3. Press <Done>.4. Press <Options> and select Save as.5. Enter a new file name and press <Options> and select <OK

45Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)455. Press <Options> and select Merge. The stamp photo is added to the background photo as an outline.6

46Menu functions•Settings: select a connection profile to be used for applications requiring network access. You can also create or edit a profile.p.

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

47Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)47Deactivating an alarm1. Select the alarm you want to deactivate.2. Select Off on the Alarm line.3. Press &l

48Menu functionsTimer (Menu 3.9)Use this menu to set a period of time for the phone to count down. The phone sounds an alarm when the specified period

49Menu functions Browser (Menu 4)49Viewing a memoSelect the memo you want to view. While viewing memo details, press <Options> to access the

50Menu functionsUsing page optionsFrom any web page, press <Options> to access the following options:•Go to: access the linked web page.•Go to h

51Menu functions Browser (Menu 4)51Exiting the browserPress [ ] to end the network connection and close the browser.Enter URL (Menu 4.2)Use this me

52Menu functionsSaved pages (Menu 4.4)You can access the list of pages you have saved while online. If you select a link on the page, the phone switch

53Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)53Creating and sending an SMS message1. Enter your message and press [Centre].2. Enter a destination number.To se

54Menu functionsMultimedia message(Menu 5.1.2)Multimedia Message Service (MMS) delivers messages containing a combination of text, image, video, and a

55Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)55•Add memory card: add a file stored on a memory card, if inserted.•Edit: edit the message subject or text.•Prev

56Menu functions8. Enter an e-mail address.To send the e-mail to more than one recipient, fill in additional destination fields. 9. Press [Centre] to

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

57Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)57• Push message from web servers or Configuration message, containing network parameters from your service prov

58Menu functionsMMS messages•Retrieve: retrieve the MMS message from the MMS server.•Reply via text message: reply to the sender via SMS.•Reply via mu

59Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)59•Delete: delete the report.•Lock/Unlock: lock the message to protect it from being deleted, or unlock the messa

60Menu functions•Delete: delete the message.•Move to phone/Move to SIM: move the message between the SIM card and the phone’s memory.•Lock/Unlock: loc

61Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)61•Add to filtering list: add the sender’s e-mail address or subject to the Block list to reject e-mails from tha

62Menu functionsMultimedia message templates (Menu 5.3.2)You can access embedded MMS templates or ones you have saved so that you can use them when co

63Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)633D vivid graphics. This option is available only when the message consists of a single page. •Block list: store

64Menu functionsAllow information: accept information messages.Allow report: set the network to inform the sender when a message has been delivered to

65Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)65Attach your vCard: allow your contact information to be attached to e-mails. You must first create your name ca

66Menu functions- Email address: enter your e-mail address.- SMTP server: enter the IP address or host name of the outgoing e-mail server.- SMTP port:

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

67Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)67- User ID: enter the IMAP4 user name.- Password: enter the IMAP4 password.- Use SMTP authentication: enable SMT

68Menu functionsSOS messages (Menu 5.6)You can send SOS messages to your family or friends in case of an emergency. When the phone closed, press [ / ]

69Menu functions My files (Menu 6)69Your service provider supports only count-based or unlimited-access DRM files.Images (Menu 6.1)This menu displa

70Menu functionsBluetooth. Some printers may not be compatible with the phone.•Details: access the file properties.•Key management: manage the licence

71Menu functions My files (Menu 6)71•Copy to memory card: copy the file to a memory card.•Visible to Bluetooth: share the selected file or the file

72Menu functions•Visible to Bluetooth: share the selected file or the files you want with other Bluetooth devices.•Lock/Unlock: lock the file to prote

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

74Menu functions•Lock/Unlock: lock the file to protect it from being deleted, or unlock the file.•Details: access the file properties.•Shortcuts: view

75Menu functions Calendar (Menu 7)75•AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format.•End date and End time: enter the ending date and time for the a

76Menu functions•Start date: enter the starting date.•Due date: enter the ending date.•Select priority: select a priority level.4. Press <Save>

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

77Menu functions Camera (Menu 8)77•Memory status: access memory information for the items stored on the calendar.Viewing items in a different modeY

78Menu functionsTaking a photo1. Access the Camera menu or press and hold [] to turn on the camera.2. Make any desired adjustments.• Press < > t

79Menu functions Camera (Menu 8)79•Camera settings: change the default settings for taking a photo.Size: select an image size. Quality: select an i

80Menu functionsUsing photo optionsAfter saving a photo, press <Options> to access the following options:•View: access one of the multi-shot pho

81Menu functions Camera (Menu 8)814. Press [Centre], < >, or [] to stop recording. The video is automatically saved in the My video clips fol

82Menu functionsWhite balance: adjust the colour balance of the image. You can make your video appear warmer or cooler.•Camcorder shortcuts: view the

83Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)83•Delete: delete the file.•Rename: change the file name.•Go to My video clips: access the My video clips folder.

84Menu functionsLanguage (Menu 9.2.1)Use this menu to select a language for the display text. If you select Automatic, the phone uses the same languag

85Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)85easily accessed by pressing [Up] in Idle mode.Setting up My menu item1. Select an item to be changed.2. Select

86Menu functionsprovider’s logo on the idle screen. This is only available if a graphic icon has been received in a message.Main menu style (Menu 9.3.

6UnpackMake sure you have each itemYou can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer.PhoneTrave l Adap t erBatteryUser’s GuideThe item

87Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)87messages, e-mails, and broadcast messages individually. •Tone: select one of several message tones. •Alert type

88Menu functionsbacklight turns off. After a specified time, the display turns off.Keypad light (Menu 9.5.2)Use this menu to set how the phone control

89Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)89•All outgoing calls: prohibit all outgoing calls.•International: prohibit international calls.•International ex

90Menu functionsVoice mail server (Menu 9.6.6)Use this menu to store the number of the voicemail server and access your voicemails.•Connect to voice s

91Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)91Setting up the Bluetooth featureThe Bluetooth menu provides the following options:•Activation: activate or deac

92Menu functions• Orange for devices that are currently connected to your phone3. Select a device.4. Enter a Bluetooth PIN and press <OK>. This

93Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)93Receiving data via BluetoothTo receive data via Bluetooth, your phone’s Bluetooth feature must be active and it

94Menu functionsSIM lock(Menu 9.8.6)This menu allows your phone to work only with the current SIM by assigning a SIM lock code. You must enter the SIM

95Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)95there has been no new data traffic in that time.•DNS: activate or deactivate the DNS (Domain Name Server) addre

96Menu functionsReset settings (Menu 9.10) Use this menu to reset the phone’s settings you have changed.1. Press [Centre] to select the setting catego