Samsung E316 User Manual
DUAL BAND GPRS Series
SGH-e316
Portable Digital Telephone
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your phone,
and keep it for future reference.
Printed in Korea
Code No.:
GH68-05083A
English.05/2004. Rev. 1.0
E316UEDE1.E32.0_WBE316_051304_F2
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engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Precautions......................... 7
Unpacking ...................................................... 9
Your Phone................................................... 11
Phone Layout ........................................................ 11
Display................................................................. 15
Service Light ......................................................... 18
Camera ................................................................ 19
Getting Started............................................. 21
Installing the SIM Card ........................................... 21
Charging the Battery .............................................. 23
Switching the Phone On or Off ................................. 25
Call Functions............................................... 27
Making a Call......................................................... 27
Adjusting the Volume ............................................. 29
Answering a Call .................................................... 30
Viewing Missed Calls............................................... 31
Quickly Switching to Silent Mode.............................. 33
Selecting Functions and Options................... 35
Phone Book .................................................. 37
Storing a Number with a Name................................ 37
Using Phone Book Entry Options .............................. 40
Dialing a Number from the Phone Book..................... 41
Speed Dialing........................................................ 42
Searching for and Dialing a Number in Phone Book..... 44
Editing a Caller Group............................................. 46
Deleting All of the Phone Book Entries....................... 47
Checking the Memory Status ................................... 48
Using the Service Dialing Numbers........................... 49
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Entering Text................................................ 51
Changing the Text Input Mode................................. 51
Using T9 Mode....................................................... 52
Using Alphabet Mode.............................................. 55
Using Number Mode ............................................... 56
Using Symbol Mode................................................ 56
Options During a Call.................................... 57
Putting a call on Hold.............................................. 57
Using the Menu Functions ....................................... 58
Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) ........................ 58
Muting or Sending Key Tones................................... 59
Sending a Sequence of DTMF Tones ......................... 60
Searching for a Number in Phone Book ..................... 60
Using the SMS Service............................................ 61
Call Waiting........................................................... 61
Making a Multi-party Call......................................... 62
New Call ............................................................... 64
Using the Menus........................................... 65
Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling..................... 65
Using Shortcuts ..................................................... 66
List of Menu Functions ............................................ 66
Text Messages.............................................. 73
Inbox ................................................................... 73
Outbox................................................................. 74
Write New............................................................. 76
Templates............................................................. 78
Settings................................................................ 78
Delete All.............................................................. 80
Memory Status ...................................................... 81
Voice Mail ............................................................. 81
Broadcast ............................................................. 82
Multimedia Messages.................................... 85
Inbox ................................................................... 85
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Outbox................................................................. 88
Draft.................................................................... 89
Write New............................................................. 90
Templates............................................................. 94
Delete All.............................................................. 95
Memory Status ...................................................... 95
Setup................................................................... 95
MMS Profile........................................................... 97
Call Records.................................................. 99
Missed Calls .......................................................... 99
Incoming Calls....................................................... 99
Outgoing Calls..................................................... 100
Delete All............................................................ 100
Call Time ............................................................ 101
Call Cost............................................................. 101
Camera....................................................... 103
Take Photos ........................................................ 103
My Photos........................................................... 108
Record Videos ..................................................... 109
My Videos ........................................................... 110
Delete All............................................................ 111
Memory Status .................................................... 111
Sound Settings ........................................... 113
Ring Tone ........................................................... 113
Ring Volume........................................................ 113
Alert Type........................................................... 113
Keypad Tone ....................................................... 114
Message Tone...................................................... 114
Folder Tone......................................................... 115
Power On/Off ...................................................... 115
Alerts on Call....................................................... 115
Extra Tones......................................................... 116
Phone Settings ........................................... 117
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Display Settings................................................... 117
Greeting Message ................................................ 119
Own Number....................................................... 119
Language............................................................ 120
Security.............................................................. 120
Extra Settings...................................................... 123
Short Cut............................................................ 124
TTY Setting ......................................................... 125
Reset Settings..................................................... 125
Organizer.................................................... 127
Alarm................................................................. 127
Calendar............................................................. 128
Time & Date........................................................ 131
Calculator ........................................................... 132
To Do List ........................................................... 133
Voice Memo ........................................................ 136
Currency Exchange .............................................. 138
Network Services........................................ 139
Call Forwarding.................................................... 139
Call Waiting......................................................... 140
Network Selection................................................ 141
Caller ID............................................................. 142
Funbox ....................................................... 143
WAP Browser....................................................... 143
Games................................................................ 149
Sounds............................................................... 152
Images............................................................... 153
Delete All............................................................ 153
Memory Status .................................................... 154
Solving Problems........................................ 155
Access Codes.............................................. 159
Phone Password................................................... 159
PIN .................................................................... 160
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PUK.................................................................... 160
PIN2 .................................................................. 161
PUK2.................................................................. 161
Health and Safety Information ................... 163
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals............... 163
For Body Operation .............................................. 165
Precautions When Using Batteries .......................... 165
Road Safety ........................................................ 167
Operating Environment......................................... 168
Electronic Devices................................................ 169
Potentially Explosive Environments......................... 171
Emergency Calls .................................................. 171
Other Important Safety Information ....................... 173
Care and Maintenance .......................................... 173
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC and Indus-
try Canada Notice ................................................ 175
Appendix A: CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR)... 176
Appendix B: Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone
Use.................................................................... 178
Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones... 183
STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY ................ 195
Glossary ..................................................... 201
Index.......................................................... 207
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Important Safety Precautions
Read these guidelines before using your wireless
phone. Failure to comply with them may be
dangerous or illegal.
Road Safety at All Times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the
vehicle first.
Switching Off When Refueling
Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service
station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switching Off in an Aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them
in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switching Off in Hospitals
Switch your phone off near medical equipment.
Follow any regulations or rules in force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect their performance.
Special Regulations
Follow any special regulations in force in any area
and always switch your phone off whenever it is
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forbidden to use it, or when it may cause
interference or danger (in a hospital for example).
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 Call
Ensure the phone is switched on and in service. Key in
the emergency number for your present location,
then press the
key. You must deactivate any
unnecessary features before you can make an
emergency call. Give all the necessary information
as accurately as possible. Do not end the call until
given permission to do so.
Water Resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Accessories and Batteries
Use only Samsung-approved accessories and
batteries. Use of any unauthorized accessories could
damage 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 163.
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Unpacking
Your package contains the following items:
Handset
Battery
User’s Manual
Note: The items supplied with your phone may be different, depending upon
your country or service provider.
Travel Charger
Ear-microphone
You can obtain the following accessories for your
phone from your local Samsung dealer:
Standard battery Ear-microphone
Simple hands-free kit Car holder
Car power charger Battery charger
Travel charger Data kit
Unpacking
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Unpacking
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Your Phone
Phone Layout
The following illustrations show the main elements of
your phone:
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Ear-microphone
Service light
Key
(s)
jack
Camera
Description
Antenna
Camera key
External display
Service light
In Menu mode, scrolls through the menu
options and Phone Book.
In Idle mode, the Up key allows you to access
the Camera menu and the Down key to access
your favorite menu option directly. For further
details about shortcuts, see
“Using Shortcuts”
on page 66.
In Menu mode, the Left key returns to the
previous menu level and the Right key selects
the current menu.
When entering text, moves the cursor to the
left and right respectively.
In Idle mode, allows you to access your
favorite menu options directly. For further
details about shortcuts, see “Using Shortcuts”
on page 66.
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Key
(s)
(soft keys)
Description
(Continued)
Performs the functions indicated by the text
above them, on the bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, launches the WAP (Wireless
Application Protocol) browser.
Makes or answers a call.
In Idle mode, recalls the last number dialed,
received or missed.
In Menu mode, selects a menu function or
stores information that you have entered, such
as a name in the SIM card or phone’s memory.
Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and
off when held down.
In Menu mode, cancels your input and returns
to Idle mode.
In the text Input mode, deletes characters from
the display.
In Menu mode, returns to the previous menu
level.
In Idle mode, quickly accesses your voice mail
when held down.
Enters numbers, letters and some special
characters.
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Key
(s)
Description
(Continued)
Enters special characters.
Performs various functions.
(on the right side of the phone)
In Standby mode, turns the camera on when held
down.
In Capture mode, works as a camera shutter.
(on the left side of the phone)
During a call, adjusts the earpiece volume.
In Idle mode with the folder open, adjusts the
keypad tone volume. With the folder closed,
turns the external display on when held down.
In Menu mode, scrolls through the menu
options and Phone Book.
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Display
Display Layout
The display has three areas:
Area Description
First line Displays various icons. See page 16.
Middle lines Displays messages, instructions and any
information that you enter, such as the
number you are dialing.
Last line Shows the current functions assigned to
the two soft keys.
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Icons
Icon Description
Shows the received signal strength. The greater
the number of bars, the stronger the signal.
Appears when a call is in progress.
Appears when you are out of your service area.
When it displays, you cannot make or receive a
call.
Appears when you are connected to the GPRS
network.
Appears when the GPRS data connection is
established.
Appears when you are out of your home area and
have logged onto a different network; for example,
when traveling in other countries.
Appears when a new text message has been
received.
Appears when a new multimedia message has
been received.
Appears when the Call Forwarding feature is
activated.
Appears when a new voice mail message has
been received.
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Icon Description
Appears when you set an alarm to ring at a
specified time.
Appears when Silent mode is active or when you
set the Alert Type menu (Menu 5.3) to Vibration.
For further details, see page 33 and page 113
respectively.
Appears when Mute mode is active.
Shows the level of your battery. The more bars
you see, the more power you have remaining.
(Continued)
Backlight
The backlight illuminates the display and the keypad.
When you press any key or open the folder, the
backlight turns on and remains on for a given period
of time, depending on your setting in the Back Light
menu (Menu 6.1.4). When no keys are pressed, the
display dims and turns off after one minute to
conserve your battery power.
To specify the length of time the backlight is active,
set the Back Light menu (Menu 6.1.4). See
page 118
for further details.
External Display
Your phone has an external display on the folder. It
indicates when you have an incoming call or a
message. At the specified time it also alerts you when
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you have set an alarm by flashing the service light
and showing the corresponding icon on the display.
You can also select the color of an image to be
displayed in the Front LCD menu (Menu 6.1.2). See
“Front LCD” on page 118 for further details.
To turn the display on with the folder closed, press
and hold one of the Volume keys on the left side of
the phone. With the folder closed, you can take
photos using the external display by pressing the
Camera key on the right side of the phone. For
further details, see
page 103.
Service Light
The service light is on the folder. It flashes when
services are available on the phone.
To activate or deactivate the service light, set the
Service Light menu (Menu 6.1.5). See
further details.
page 118 for
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Camera
The camera module on the folder of your phone
allows you to take a photo or record a video while on
the move.
For further details about the Camera feature, see
page 103.
Your Phone
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Your Phone
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Getting Started
Installing the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your
subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional
services available and so on.
Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can
be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be
careful when handling, inserting or removing the
card.
Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small children.
1. If necessary, switch the phone off by holding
down the key until the power-off image
displays.
2. Remove the battery. To do so:
➀
Slide the battery lock towards the top of the phone
and hold it in that position.
➁
Lift the battery away, as shown.
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3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket, as
shown, so that it locks the card into position.
Make sure the metal contacts of the card face into the
phone.
When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it upwards,
as shown, and take it out of the socket.
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4. Replace the battery so that the tabs on the end
align with the slots at the bottom of the phone.
5. Press the battery down until it clicks into place.
Make sure that the battery is properly installed
before switching the power on.
Charging the Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion
battery. A travel charger comes with your phone for
charging the battery. Use only approved batteries
and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for
further details.
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The travel charger allows you to use the phone while
the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to
charge more slowly.
Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first
time. A discharged battery is fully recharged in approximately 200 minutes.
1. With the battery in position on the phone, plug the
connector of the travel charger into the jack at
the bottom of the phone.
2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.
3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter
from the power outlet and disconnect it from the
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phone by pressing the buttons on both sides of the
connector and pulling the connector out.
Note: You must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from the phone
during charging; otherwise, the phone could be damaged.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of
talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and a
message repeats at regular intervals on the display. If
this happens, the display dims to conserve the
remaining battery power.
When the battery level becomes too low, the phone
automatically turns off.
Switching the Phone On or Off
1. Open the folder.
2. Press and hold the key until the phone
switches on.
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3. If the phone asks you to enter the phone
password, enter the password and press the OK
soft key. It is preset to “00000000” at the factory.
For further details, see page 159.
4. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press
the OK soft key. For further details, see page 160.
The phone searches for your network and, after finding
it, the idle screen appears on the display. You can now
make or receive a call.
The display language is preset to English at the factory.
To change the language, use the
For further details, see
page 120.
Language (Menu 6.4).
5. When you wish to switch the phone off, press and
hold the key until the power-off image
displays.
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Call Functions
Making a Call
When the idle screen displays, enter the area code
and phone number, then press the
Note: When you activate the Auto Redial option in the Extra Settings menu
(Menu 6.6), the phone automatically redials up to ten times when the person
does not answer the call or is already on the phone. See page 123 for further
details.
Making an International Call
key.
1. Press and hold the 0 key.
The + character appears.
2. Enter the country code, area code and phone
number and press the key.
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