Samsung GH68-05578A User Manual
* Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your
phone, depending on the software installed or your
service provider.
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Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-05578A
English. 12/2004. Rev. 1.1
GPRS TELEPHONE
SGH-E800
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Contents
Important safety precautions ...................... 7
Unpacking .................................................... 9
Your phone ................................................ 10
Phone layout...................................................... 10
Display.............................................................. 13
Backlight ........................................................... 16
Service display................................................... 16
Camera............................................................. 16
Built-in antenna ................................................. 17
Getting started........................................... 18
Inserting/Removing the SIM card ......................... 18
Installing/Removing/Charging the battery.............. 19
Switching the phone on or off............................... 23
Selecting functions and options ............................ 24
Locking or unlocking the keypad........................... 26
Call functions ............................................. 27
Making a call...................................................... 27
Ending a call ...................................................... 30
Answering a call ................................................. 30
Rejecting a call................................................... 30
Adjusting the volume .......................................... 31
Accessing options during a call ............................. 31
Using the ear-microphone.................................... 40
Entering text .............................................. 41
Changing the text input mode .............................. 42
Using the T9 mode ............................................. 43
Using the ABC mode ........................................... 45
Using the symbolic mode..................................... 48
Using the number mode ...................................... 48
Using the menus ........................................ 49
Accessing a menu function................................... 49
List of menu functions......................................... 50
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Contents
Phonebook menu ....................................... 56
Find name ......................................................... 56
Add entry .......................................................... 59
Speed list ......................................................... 60
Copy all to phone ............................................... 62
Send all via infrared............................................ 63
Delete all........................................................... 65
Own number...................................................... 66
Group setting..................................................... 67
Memory status ................................................... 68
Service directory ................................................ 68
SAT (SIM Application Toolkit) ................... 69
Call records ................................................ 70
Missed calls ....................................................... 70
Received calls .................................................... 70
Dialled calls ...................................................... 71
Delete all........................................................... 71
Call time ........................................................... 72
Call costs .......................................................... 72
Network services ....................................... 74
Call diverting ..................................................... 74
Call barring........................................................ 76
Call waiting........................................................ 79
Network selection ............................................... 80
Caller ID ........................................................... 81
Active line ......................................................... 81
Sound settings ........................................... 82
Incoming calls.................................................... 82
Messages .......................................................... 83
Power on/off ...................................................... 84
Connection tone ................................................. 84
Key tone ........................................................... 85
Minute minder.................................................... 85
Quiet mode........................................................ 85
Slider tone......................................................... 86
Alerts on call...................................................... 86
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Contents
Messages ................................................... 87
Short messages ................................................. 87
Multimedia messages.......................................... 94
Push messages ................................................ 105
Preset messages .............................................. 106
Voice mail ....................................................... 106
Broadcast ........................................................ 108
Settings .......................................................... 109
Memory status ................................................ 113
Fun box .................................................... 114
WWW services ................................................. 114
Media box........................................................ 120
JAVA world ...................................................... 124
Organiser ................................................. 129
New memo ...................................................... 129
Calendar ......................................................... 131
To do list ......................................................... 134
Clock .............................................................. 135
Alarm ............................................................. 137
Calculator........................................................ 139
Conversion ...................................................... 140
Timer.............................................................. 141
Stopwatch ....................................................... 142
Camera .................................................... 143
Take photos..................................................... 143
My photos ....................................................... 149
My albums....................................................... 149
Delete all......................................................... 150
Settings ......................................................... 150
Memory status ................................................. 151
Phone settings ......................................... 152
Display............................................................ 152
Greeting message............................................. 154
Language ........................................................ 154
Security .......................................................... 155
Auto redial....................................................... 158
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Contents
Slide down operation ....................................... 158
Active slide ...................................................... 159
Anykey answer................................................. 159
Fax mode ........................................................ 160
Infrared activation ............................................ 160
Reset settings .................................................. 161
Using ALS (Alternate Line Service) .......... 162
Solving problems ..................................... 164
Access codes............................................ 167
Phone password ............................................... 167
PIN................................................................. 167
PIN2 ............................................................... 168
PUK ................................................................ 168
PUK2 .............................................................. 168
Call barring password........................................ 169
Health and safety information.................. 170
SAR certification information .............................. 170
Precautions when using batteries........................ 171
Road safety ..................................................... 173
Operating environment ..................................... 173
Electronic devices ............................................. 174
Potentially explosive atmospheres....................... 176
Emergency calls ............................................... 176
Other important safety information ..................... 177
Care and maintenance ...................................... 178
Glossary................................................... 180
Index ....................................................... 184
Quick reference card ................................ 189
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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 refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service
station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switching off in aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them
in aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switching off in hospitals
Switch off your phone 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
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 (in a hospital for example).
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Important safety precautions
Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to the ear).
Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when
the phone is switched on, especially the phone is in
service.
Emergency call
Ensure the phone is switched on and in service. Key
in the emergency number for your present location,
then press the key. If certain features are in
use, deactivate those features before you can make
an emergency call. Give all the necessary
information as accurately as possible. Do not cut off
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.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may install or
repair your phone.
For more detailed safety information, see “Health
and safety information” on page 170.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY
AN INCORRECT TYPE
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO
THE INSTRUCTIONS
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Unpacking
Your package contains the following items:
Phone
Battery Owner’s manual
Note
: The items supplied with your phone may be
different depending on the country.
In addition, you can obtain the following
accessories for your phone from your local
Samsung dealer:
• Advanced handsfree car kit
• Simple handsfree car kit
• PC data link kit
• Headset
Travel adapter
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Your phone
Phone layout
The following illustrations show the main elements
of your phone:
(Reverse side)
Mirror
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/
Right)
Soft key (left)
Volu me keys
WAP Bro wser
key
Dial/Menu
confirmation key
Cancel/Back/
Correction key
Special
function keys
Camera
Flash
Earpiece
Display
Power On /Off /
Menu exit key
Soft key (right)
Ear-microphone
jack
Camera key
Alphanumeric
keys
IrDA port
Microphone
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Your phone
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Key(s) Description
Perform the functions indicated by the
text above them, on the bottom line of
(soft keys)
the display.
In Menu Mode, scroll through the
menu options.
In Idle Mode, the Left key enters the
New SMS message writing
the Right key enters the
call’s melody setting
Down key enters the
The Up key enters the
when pressed and held it switches the
phone to the capture mode.
In Idle Mode, launches the WAP
(Wireless Application Protocol) browser
directly.
Makes or answers a call.
In Idle Mode, accesses the call log list.
In Menu Mode, selects a menu function
or stores information that you have
entered, such as a name in the phone
or SIM memory.
Deletes characters from the display.
When pressed and held in Idle Mode,
quickly accesses the
screen.
In Menu Mode, returns to previous
menu.
screen,
Incoming
menu and the
Calendar
Camera
menu.
menu,
New memo
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Your phone
Key(s) Description
Ends a call.
When pressed and held, switches the
phone on or off.
In Menu Mode, cancells your input and
returns to Idle Mode.
When pressed and held in Idle Mode,
quickly accesses your voice mail
server.
Enter numbers, letters and some
special characters.
Used for various purposes in different
functions.
When pressed and held while entering
a phone number, the key enters a
pause.
When pressed and held in Idle Mode,
the key enters or exits the Quiet
Mode.
(on the left side of the phone)
During a call, adjust the earpiece
volume.
In Idle Mode, adjust the key tone
volume.
In the capture mode, flip the picture
vertically by pressing the volume up
key and horizontally by pressing the
volume down key.
(continued)
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Your phone
Key(s) Description
(continued)
(on the right side of the phone)
When pressed and held, turns the
camera capture mode on. In capture
mode, works as a camera shutter.
Display
Display layout
The display has three areas:
Menu Phonebook
Area Description
Icons
Text a n d
graphic area
Soft keys
Indications
First line Displays various icons. See
page 14.
Middle lines Display messages, instructions
and any information that you
enter, such as number to be
dialled.
Last line Shows the functions currently
assigned to the two soft keys.
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Your phone
Icons
Icon Description
Shows the received signal strength. The
more the number of bars, the stronger
the signal.
Appears when a call is in progress.
Appears when you are out of a service
area. When it displays, you cannot make
or receive calls.
Appears when you have new or
unchecked voice messages. When your
SIM card supports ALS (Alternate Line
Service), this icon may appears like ,
, .
Appears when you have new or unread
messages.
Appears when you have new or
unchecked multimedia messages.
Appears when you are retrieving a
multimedia message.
Appears when you are sending a
multimedia message.
Appears when you set the alarms to ring
at a specified time.
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Appears when the IrDA port is active. For
details, see page 160.
Appears when you connect the phone to
the computer by the IrDA port.
Your phone
Icon Description
(continued)
Appears when you are connected to the
GPRS network.
Appears when your SIM card supports the
Call diverting status indication and the
Call diverting feature is activated. When
your SIM card supports ALS (Alternate
Line Service), this icon may appears with
the number 1, 2, or both. For example:
, , .
Appears when you are at the home zone.
May be shown only if your service provider
(
supports this feature)
Appears when you are at the office zone.
May be shown only if your service provider
(
supports this feature)
Appears when you set the alert type for
incoming calls to
then melody
Vibration
. For further details, see
page 83.
Appears when the Quiet Mode is active.
Shows the level of your battery. The more
bars you see, the more power you have
left.
or
Vibration
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Your phone
Backlight
The display and the keypad are illuminated by a
backlight. When you press any key, the backlight
illuminates. It turns off if you don’t press any key
within a given period of time, depending on the
Backlight
page 153.
menu option. For further details, see
Service display
The service display works when the LCD turns off
and you are in a service area
activity depends on the
option. See page 153.
.
The service light’s
Service display
menu
Camera
The camera embedded in your phone allows you to
take a picture of people or events while on the
move.
For further details about using the Camera feature,
see page 143.
(Reverse side)
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Your phone
Built-in antenna
Your phone has a built-in antenna. As with other
mobile radio transmitting equipment, do not touch
the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is
switched on. Contact with the antenna affects call
quality and may cause the phone to operate at a
higher power level than needed.
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Getting started
Inserting/Removing the SIM card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a SIM card loaded with your
subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional
services available and so on.
• Keep all miniature SIM cards out of the reach of
small children.
• The SIM card and its data can be easily damaged
by scratches or bending, so be careful when
handling, inserting or removing the card.
• When installing the SIM card, always make sure
that the phone is switched off before you remove
the battery.
Inserting the SIM card
1. If necessary, remove the battery by referring to
page 20.
2. Insert and slide the SIM card under the tab,
ensuring that the notched corner is top left and
the gold contacts of the card face into the
phone.
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Getting started
Removing the SIM card
To remove the SIM card, slide the card out of the
holder, as shown.
Installing/Removing/Charging the battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion
battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers.
Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details.
Note
: You must fully charge the battery before using
your phone for the first time. A discharged
standard battery is fully recharged in
approximately 130 minutes.
Installing the battery
1. Insert the teeth on the bottom of the battery
into the corresponding slots on the phone..
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Getting started
2. Press the battery against the back of the phone
until it clicks into place.
Removing the battery
1. Switch off the phone by pressing and holding the
key.
2. To remove the battery, pull the battery catch
toward the top of the phone and hold it in that
position. Lift the battery away from the phone.
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Getting started
Charging the battery by using the travel
adapter
Note
: The phone can be used while the battery is
being charged, but this causes the battery to
charge more slowly.
1. Plug the connector of the travel adapter into the
jack at the bottom of the phone.
Check that the arrow on the connector is facing
towards the front of the phone.
2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.
While charging, the battery icon at the top righthand corner of the display repeatedly fills to
show that the battery is charging.
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Getting started
3. When charging is finished, disconnect the
adapter from the power outlet and from the
phone by pressing the grey tabs on both sides of
the connector and pulling the connector out.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of
talk time remain, the battery sensor informs you in
the following ways: an empty battery icon flashes
( ), you hear a warning tone and a message
repeats at regular intervals on the display.
When the battery becomes too weak for the phone
to operate, it switches off automatically.
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Getting started
Switching the phone on or off
To switch the phone on:
1. Hold down the key until the phone
switches on.
2. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and
press the
page 167.
Note
The phone searches for your network and the
current date and time appear on the display.
After finding it, you can make or receive a call.
Ok
soft key. For further details, see
: Your O2 Pay & Go mobile is supplied with
PIN deactivated.
Service Provider
Tue 1 Jun 04
12:53
Menu Phonebook
Note
: To change the language, use the
Language
menu option. For further
details, see page 154.
To switch the phone off:
Hold down the key until the power-off
animation displays.
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Getting started
Selecting functions and options
Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you
to customise your phone. These functions are
arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via
the two soft keys marked and Each menu
and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the
settings of a particular function.
The roles of the soft keys vary according to the
current context; the labels or icons on the bottom
line of the display and just above the soft keys
indicate their current roles.
Example
:
Service Provider
Tue 1 Jun 04
12:53
Menu Phonebook
Press the left soft
key to access the
menu functions.
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Press the right soft
key to access the
Phonebook feature.
Getting started
To view various functions/options available or select
the one is required:
1. Press the appropriate soft key.
2.
To Press the
select the:
Select
soft key.
• function displayed
• option highlighted
view the next function or
Down key.
highlight the next option
on a list
move back to the
Up key.
previous function or
option on a list
Back
move back up one level
in the structure
(or
key or
C
) soft
key.
return to Idle Mode key.
In some functions, you may be asked for a
password or PIN. Enter the required code and press
the
Ok
soft key.
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Getting started
Locking or unlocking the keypad
You can lock the soft keys, navigation keys, WAP
browser key, volume keys and camera key to avoid
pressing keys by accident.
To lock the keys, slide the folder down.
If you set the
down operation
locks the keys automatically when you slide the
folder down.
Otherwise, if you set the
option in the
page 158), the confirming message appears on the
display when you slide the folder down in the Idle
Mode. In the message, you can lock the keys by
pressing the
Yes
or NO soft keys in the confirming me ssage, the
phone locks the keys after a little while.
To unlock the keys, slide the folder up or press the
Unlock
again.
Stop operation
menu (see page 158), the phone
Slide down operation
Yes
soft key. If you don't press the
soft key and then press the OK soft key
option in the
Continue operation
Slide
menu (see
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Call functions
Making a call
Using the number keypad
When the idle screen is displayed, enter the area
code and phone number, and press the key.
Note:
If you have set the
the number is redialled automatically up to ten
times if the person you called does not answer
or the line is busy. For further details, see
page 158.
Correcting the number
To clear Press the
the last digit
displayed
any other digit in
the number
the all digits
displayed
Auto redial
C
key.
Navigation keys until the
cursor (|) is immediately to
the right of the digit to be
cleared and press the
You can also insert a missing
digit simply by pressing the
appropriate key.
C
key and hold it down for
more than one second.
option to On,
C
key.
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Call functions
Making an international call
1. Press and hold the 0 key for the international
prefix. The + character appears.
2. Enter the country code, area code and phone
number and press the key.
Note
: Please consult your O2 Pay & Go welcome pack
for details on how to use your mobile whilst
abroad.
Making a call from phonebook
You can store the names and phone numbers called
regularly in the SIM card and phone’s memory,
which are jointly called the Phonebook. You then do
not need to remember all your numbers; simply
select the required name to recall the associated
number.
For further details about the Phonebook feature,
see page 56.
Using the call logs
The phone stores up to 20 calls dialled, received or
missed chronologically. The last call is saved in the
first position. If the same number occurs more than
once, only the latest occurrence is saved.
To recall any of these numbers:
1. Press the key in Idle Mode to access the Call
log list.
2. Use the Up and Down keys to scroll through the
list until the number you want highlights.
The call logs are listed with the following icons:
• : Dialled calls
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Call functions
• : Received calls
• : Missed calls
3. To dial the number, press the key.
To view each call record, see “Call records” on
page 70..
Viewing missed calls
If you have a subscription that includes the Caller
Line Identification (CLI) feature and you are unable
to answer a call for any reason, you can find out
who was calling you so that you can call the person
back.
The number of missed calls displays on the idle
screen immediately after a call was missed.
To view the missed calls immediately:
1. Press the
Missed
soft key.
The list of the missed calls displays.
2. If necessary, scroll to the number you want by
pressing the Up or Down key.
3. To dial the number, press the key.
To use the missed call options, see “Missed calls” on
page 70.
Note
: To clear the missed call notification on the
display, press the key. When you also
have voice mails, short messages or
multimedia messages and multi CBs, the right
soft key indication changes in the following
order:
Missed, Connect, View, CB
Phonebook
.
and
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