Samsung GH68-08589A User Manual

* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country,

some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly.

* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear

different from the illustrations in this guide.

World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com

Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-08589A

English. 11/2009. Rev. 1.2

SGH-E770 User’s Guide

Important

safety

precautions

Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal.

Drive safely at all times

Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first.

Switch off the phone when refuelling

Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.

Switch off in an aircraft

Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.

Switch off the phone near all medical equipment

Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy. F ollow any regulations or rules in force.

Interference

All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their performance.

Be aware of 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.

Water resistance

Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.

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 calls

Key in the emergency number for your present location, then press .

Keep your phone away from small children

Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children.

Accessories and batteries

Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous.

• The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.

• Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instruc tio ns.

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

For more detailed safety information, see "Health and safety information" on page 94.

Important safety precautions

About this Guide

This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please ref er to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.”

In this guide, the following instruction icons appear:

Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone features.

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[ ] < >

Indicates that you can get more information on the referenced page.

Indicates that you need to press the Navigation

→

keys to scroll to the specified option and then select it.

Indicates a key on the phone. For example, [ ] Indicates a soft key, whose function is displayed

on the phone screen. For example, <

• Camera and camcorder

Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video.

Special

features of your phone

•MP3 player

Play MP3 files using your phone as an MP3 player.

• File viewer

Open documents in various formats on the phone without corruption.

•Web browser

Access the wireless web to get upto-the-minute information and a wide variety of media content.

• Image editor

Crop, resize, rotate, and decorate your photos.

•Bluetooth

T ransfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology.

• Photo printing

Print your photos to preserve your best mome nts forever.

• Multimedia Message Service (MMS)

Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text, image, video, and audio.

•E-mail

Send and receive e-mails with image, video, and audio attachments.

• Phone to TV

View photos and video clips captured with the phone on your TV screen.

•Java

Enjoy Java™-based embedded games and download new games.

•VibeTonz™

Use the enhanced vibration feature, which allows the phone to vibrate rhythmically.

Special features of your phone

Unpack 6

Make sure you have each item

Your phone 6

Buttons, features, and locations

Get started 7

First steps to operating your phone

Install and charge the phone..................................... 7

Power on or off........................................................ 8

Keys and display ..................................................... 9

Access menu functions ............................................ 11

Customise your phone............................................. 12

Make/Answer calls .................................................. 14

Step outside the phone 15

Begin with your camera, the MP3 player, the web, and other special features

Use the camera...................................................... 15

Play MP3s.............................................................. 16

Browse the web...................................................... 17

Use Phonebook ...................................................... 17

Send messages...................................................... 19

View messages....................................................... 20

Use Bluetooth ........................................................ 22

Use a memory card................................................. 23

Enter text 25

AB, T9, Number, and Symbol mode

Call functions 27

Advanced calling features

Menu functions 31

All menu options listed

Solve problems 92

Help and personal needs

Health and safety information 94

Index 101

Overview of menu functions

To access Menu mode, press <

1 Call log

1 Recent contacts 2 Missed calls 3 Dialled calls 4 Received calls 5 Delete all 6 Call time 7 Call cost

2 Phonebook

1 Contact list 2 Add new contact 3 Group 4 Speed dial 5 My namecard 6 Own number 7 Management 8 Service number

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1 MP3 player 2 Voice recorder 3 Image editor 4 Java world 5 World clock 6 Alarm 7 Calculator 8 Convertor 9 Timer 10 Stopwatch 11 Key management 12 SIM AT

4 Browser

1 Home 2 Enter URL 3 Bookmarks 4 Saved pages 5 History 6 Clear cache 7 Browser settings

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5 Messaging

1 Create message 2 My messages 3 Templates 4 Delete all 5 Settings 6 SOS messages 7 Memory status

6 File manager

1 Images 2 Videos 3 Music 4 Sounds 5 Other files 6 Memory card 7 Memory status

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1 Time and date

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2 Phone settings

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3 Display settings

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4 Sound settings 5 Light settings

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6 Network services

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7 Bluetooth

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8 Security

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9 Connection settings

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SIM card.

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inserted.

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Unpack

Make sure you have each item

Your ph one

Buttons, features, and locations

Earpiece

Phone

Battery

Travel Adapter

User’s Guide

You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

The items supplied with your phone and the accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider.

Display

Headset jack

Left soft key

Dial key

Volume keys

Alphanumeric

keys

Special

function keys

Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/ Right)

Web access/ Confirm key

Right soft key Power on/off/

Menu exit key Delete key

Microphone

Flash Camera

lens Camera key

External display

Memory card slot

MP3 player control keys

Get started

First steps to operating your phone

SIM card information

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services.

Install and charge the phone

Remove the battery.

Insert the SIM card.

Install the battery. Plug the travel adapter

into the phone.

Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.

When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the power outlet.

If the phone is already on, first turn it off by holding [ ].

Make sure that the goldcoloured contacts on the card face down into the phone.

Get started

Remove the adapter from the phone.

Power on or off

Switch on

1. Open the phone.

2. Press and hold [ ] to turn on the phone.

Low battery indicator

When the battery is low:

• a warning tone sounds,

• the low battery message displays, and

• the empty battery icon blinks. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone

automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.

Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited.

Switch off

3. If necessary, enter the PIN and press <OK>.

1. Open the phone.

2. Press and hold [ ].

Keys and display

Keys

Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display .

In Idle mode, access your favourite menus

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directly. In Menu mode, scroll through menu options.

In Idle mode, launch the web browser. In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu

option or confirm input. Make or answer a call.

In Idle mode, retrieve the recent numbers dialled, missed, or received.

Delete characters from the display, or an item in an application.

End a call. Press and hold to switch the phone on or off. In Menu mode, cance l input and return the

phone to Idle mode.

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Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters.

[1]

In Idle mode, press and hold your voicemail server. Press and hold [ enter an international call prefix.

Enter special characters. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to activate

or deactivate Quiet mode. Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers.

Adjust the phone volume. In Idle mode, with the phone open, adjust

the keypad tone volume. With the phone closed, press and hold [

get a verbal time check. Press and hold [ to turn on the external display or flashlight.

In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on the camera.

In Camera mode, take a photo or reco rd a video.

to access

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Display

Layout

Press and hold to launch or close the MP3 player.

Start playing music. Move back to the previous file during

playback. Skip to the next file during playback.

Icons

display various icon s.

Text and graphics

display messages, instructions, and information you enter.

Menu Contacts

Soft key function indicators

show the current func tio n s assigned to the soft keys.

Icons

Received signal strength Call in progress Out of your service area; you

cannot make or receive calls GPRS network Connecting to GPRS network Connected to Internet Roaming network New message New e-mail New voicemail Call diverting feature active Home Zone, if registered for the

appropriate service Office Zone, if registered for the

appropriate service Bluetooth active Connected to Bluetooth hands-free

car kit or headset

Synchronised with PC MP3 playback in progress MP3 playback paused Memory card inserted Alarm set

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Ringer type setting

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• : VibeTonz & Melody None: Melody

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•: VibeTonz

• : VibeTonz then Melody

Quiet mode (VibeTonz) Quiet mode (Mute) Mute mode, during a call Battery power level

* Depending on your country or s ervice provider, the

icons shown on the display may vary.

Access menu functions

Use the soft keys

The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role.

Select Back

Press the left soft key to select the highlighted option.

Press the right soft key to return to the previous menu level.

Get started

Select an option

1. Press the appropriate soft key.

2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option.

3. Press <

4. To exit, choose either of the

Select

confirm the function displayed or option highlighted.

following methods.

• Press <

one level.

• Press [ ] to return to Idle

mode.

> or [ ] to

Back

> to move up

Customise your phone

Display language

Call ringer melody

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

settings

2. Select a language.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

settings Ringtone

2. Select a ringtone category .

3. Select a ringtone.

4. Press <

Settings

→

Language

Settings

→

Incoming call

Save

→

Phone

Sound

→

Use shortcuts

Press the number key corresponding to the option you want.

Idle mode wallpaper

Menu mode skin colour

You can set wallpaper for the idle screen on each display.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

settings display

2. Select an image or a video category.

3. Select an image or a video.

4. Press <

5. Press <

You can change the colour for the display components, such as title bars and highlight bars.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

settings

2. Select a colour pattern.

Settings

→

Wallpaper

Cover display

Select Save

Settings

→

Skin

→

Display

→

Display

Main

Menu shortcuts

Quiet mode

You can set the Na v igation ke ys as shortcuts to access your favourite menus.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

settings

2. Select a key.

3. Select a menu to be assigned to the key.

You can switch the phone to Quiet mode to avoid disturbing other people.

Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.

Settings

→

Shortcuts

→

Phone

Get started

Phone lock

You can protect the phone against unauthorised use with a phone password. The phone will require the password on power-up.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

Security password

2. Enter the default password,

00000000

3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press <OK>.

4. Enter the new password again and press <OK>.

5. Select

6. Select

7. Enter the password and press <OK>.

Settings

→

Change

, and press <OK>.

Phone lock Enable

→

Make/Answer calls

Make a call

Answer a call

Adjust the volume during a call

1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number.

2. Press [ ].

3. To end the call, press [ ].

1. When the phone is ringing, press [ ].

2. To end the call, press [ ].

Press [ / ].

Step outside the phone

Begin with your camera, the MP3 player, the web, and other special features

Use the camera

Take a photo

View a photo

1. Open the phone.

2. In Idle mode, press and hold [] to turn on the camera.

3. Aim the lens at the subject and adjust the image.

4. Press [ ] to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically.

Pres

s <

Preview

another photo.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

Images

2. Select the photo you want.

> to

File manager

→

Photos

take

→

Record a video

Play a video

1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera.

2. Press [1] to switch to Record mode.

3. Press [ ] to start recording.

4. Press [ ] or < > to stop recording. The video is saved automatically.

5. Press <

2. Select the video you want.

Preview

another video.

In Idle mode, press < and select

Videos

→

> to record

File manager

Video clips

→

Step outside the phone

Play MP3s

Copy MP3 files to the phone

Create a play list

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1. In Idle mode, press < and select

MP3 player

2. Press <

Add music from Memory card

Applications

Options

> and select

→

Phone

→

Play MP3 files

3. Press [ ] to select the files you want and press <

4. Press <

1. From the MP3 player screen,

2. During playback, use the

Back

MP3 player screen.

press [ ].

following keys:

•: pauses or resumes

playback.

• Left: moves back to the

previous file.

• Right: skips to the next file.

• Up: opens the play list.

• / : adjusts the volume.

• Down: stops playback.

Select

> to return to the

Browse the web

Using a built-in web browser, you can get easy access to the wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services and information and to enjoy downloads of web content.

Launch the web browser

Navigate the web

In Idle mode, press [ ].

• T o scroll through browser items, press [Up] or [Down].

• To select an item, press [ ].

• To return to the previous page, press <

Back

• T o move to the next page, press <

Options

Forward

• To access options, press <

Options

> and select Go →

Use Phonebook

Add an entry

To the phone’s memory:

1. In Idle mode, enter a phone

2. Select

3. Specify contact information:

4. Press <

number and press <

Save contact

→

a number type.

First name, Last name, Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Other , Email, Caller ID, Ringtone, Group, and Memo.

Save

entry.

Options

→

Phone

> to save the

Step outside the phone

Add an entry

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Find an entry

To the SIM card:

1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <

2. Select

Save contact

Options

→

SIM

3. Enter a name.

4. Press <

Save

> to save the

entry.

1. In Idle mode, press <

Contacts

2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want.

3. Select a contact.

4. Scroll to a number and press []

to dial, or press [ ] to

edit contact information.

Create and send a name card

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

namecard

Phonebook

→ My

2. Specify your contact information.

3. Press <

Save

> to save the

namecard.

4. To send the namecard to other people, press < select

Send via

Options

→

a sending

> and

method.

Send messages

Send a text message (SMS)

Send a multimedia message (MMS)

1. In Idle mode, press <

2. Enter the message text.

3. Press <

4. Enter destination numbers.

5. Press [ ] to send the message.

1. In Idle mode, press <

2. Select

3. Enter the message subject and

and select

Create message → message

Save and send

and select

Create message → Multimedia message

press [ ].

Messaging

Options

Messaging

Subject

> and select

Send only

→

Text

→

4. Select

5. For

6. Select

7. Enter the message text and

8. Press <

9. Enter destination numbers or

10.Press [ ] to send th e messag e.

Image and video

Sound

Image and video

Add image

add an image or video clip. For

and add a sound clip.

press [ ].

Send

addresses.

Sound

Message

Options

, select

Add video

Add sound

> and select

Step outside the phone

and

Step outside the phone

Send an e-mail

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

Create message →

2. Select

3. Enter the e-mail subject and press [ ].

4. Select

5. Enter the e-mail text and press [].

6. Select

7. Add image, video, sound, music files, or document files.

8. Press <

Send

9. Enter e-mail addresses.

10.Press [ ] to send the e-mail.

Messaging

Subject

Message

File attached

Options

Menu>

→

> and select

View messages

View a text message

When a notification app ear s :

1. Press <

2. Select the message from the

From the Inbox:

1. In Idle mode, press <

2. Select an SMS message ( ).

View

Inbox.

and select

messages

Messaging

→

Inbox

→

View a multimedia message

When a notification appears:

1. Press <

2. Press <

3. Select the message from the

From the Inbox:

1. In Idle mode, press <

2. Select an MMS message ( ).

View Options

Retrieve

Inbox.

and select

messages

> and select

Messaging

→

Inbox

→

View an e-mail

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

messages →

2. Select an account.

3. Press < e-mails or headers.

4. Select an e-mail or a header.

5. If you selected a header, press <

Options

Retrieve

Messaging

Yes

> to download new

> and select

→

Email inbox

Step outside the phone

Use Bluetooth

Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology which enables you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely.

Turn on Bluetooth

Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device

In Idle mode, press < select

Settings

Activation

1. In Idle mode, press <

2. Select a device.

3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the

→ On.

and select

Bluetooth Search for new devices

other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <OK>.

When the owner of the other device enters the same code, pairing is complete.

→

Bluetooth

Settings

→

My devices

→

> and

→

Send data

Receive data

1. Access an application,

Phonebook, File manager Calendar

2. Scroll to an item.

3. Press <

Send via

4. Select a device.

5. If necessary, enter the Bluetooth PIN and press <OK>.

To receive data via Bluetooth, your phone’s Bluetooth feature must be active.

If necessary, press < confirm the reception.

Options

> and select

→ Bluetooth

Yes

, or

> to

Use a memory card

You can use an optional microSD memory card to enlarge your phone’s memory capacity .

Important memory card information

• Frequent erasing and writing will shorten a card’s lifespan.

• Do not remove a card from the phone or turn off the phone while data is being accessed or transferred. This could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or phone.

• Do not subject cards to strong shocks.

• Do not touch card terminals with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth.

Insert a memory card

• Keep cards away from small children or pets.

• Do not expose cards in a place subject to electro static discharge and/or electrical noise.

1. Insert the card into the card

slot, with the label side face down.

2. Push the card in with your

thumb until it locks into place.

Step outside the phone

Use a card adapter

Using a card adapter and a USB card reader/writer, you can read the card on a PC.

1. Insert a memory card into a card adapter, and then the adapter into a card reader/ writer.

2. Plug the USB connecter of the card reader/writer into the USB port on your PC.

3. Access the appropriate memory disk and copy to and from the card.

If a file name is more than 28 characters, the file will not display on the phone.

Enter text

AB, T9, Number, and Symbol mode

You can enter text for some features, such as Messaging, Phonebook, or Calendar, using AB mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode.

Changing the text input mode

• Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 mode ( ) and AB mode ( ). Depending on your country, you may also be able to access an input mode for your specific language.

• Press [ ] to change case or switch to Number mode ( ).

• Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode.

Using AB mode

Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the display .

Key

Characters in order displayed

Upper case

Lower case

Enter text

Tips for using AB mode

• To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same k ey , w ait for the curs or to move to the right auto matically or press [Ri ght]. Then, enter the next letter.

• Press [ ] to insert a space.

• Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor.

•Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the display.

Using T9 mode

T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes.

Entering a word in T9 mode

1. Press [2] to [9] to start entering a word. Press each key once for each letter.

For example, press [4], [3], [5], [5], and [6] to enter Hello in T9 mode.

T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it may change with each key that you press.

2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters.

3. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4. Otherwise, press [0] to display alternative wor d choices for the keys that you have pressed.

For example, Of and Me use [6] and [3].

4. Press [ ] to insert a space and enter the next word.

Tips for using T9 mode

• Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes automatically.

• Press [ ] to insert a space.

• Press the Navigation keys to mov e th e cursor.

• Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the display.

Adding a new word to the T9 dictionary

This feature may not be available for some languages.

1. Enter the word that you want to add.

2. Press [0] to display alternative words for your key presses. When there are no more alternative words,

Add

appears on the bottom line.

3. Press <

4. Enter the word you want using AB mode and press <OK>.

Add

Using Number mode

Number mode enables you to enter numbers. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want.

Using Symbol mode

Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols.

To Press

display more symbols [Up] or [Down]. select a symbol the corresponding

clear the entered symbols [C]. insert the symbols <OK>.

number key.

Call functions

Advanced calling features

Making a call

1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number.

2. Press [ ].

• Press [C] to clear the last digit or press and hold

] to clear the whole display. You can move the

[ cursor to edit an incorrect digit.

• Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers.

Making an international call

1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0]. The + character appears.

2. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, then press [ ].

Redialling recent numbers

1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of recent numbers.

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Samsung GH68-08589A User Manual

About this Guide

Contents

Overview of menu functions

Unpack

Your ph one

Get started

Install and charge the phone

Power on or off

Keys and display

Access menu functions

Customise your phone

Make/Answer calls

Step outside the phone

Use the camera

Play MP3s

Browse the web

Use Phonebook

Send messages

View messages

Use Bluetooth

Use a memory card

Enter text

Changing the text input mode

Using AB mode

Using T9 mode

Using Number mode

Using Symbol mode

Call functions

Making a call