GT-E2120
safety and usage information
Comply with the following precautions to prevent danger or legal actions and ensure peak performance from your mobile phone.
Mobile Phone
user manual
Some contents in this manual may differ from your phone
depending on the software of the phone or your service
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-25190A
English (VNZ). 09/2009. Rev. 1.0
Turn off the phone or disable the wireless
functions when in an aircraft
Your phone can cause interference with aircraft
equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off
your phone or switch to a mode that disables the
wireless functions when directed by airline personnel.
Protect batteries and chargers from damage
Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot •
temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/
113° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the
charging capacity and life of your batteries.
Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, •
as this can create a connection between the + and
– terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or
permanent battery damage.
Never use a damaged charger or battery.•
Handle your phone carefully and sensibly
Do not disassemble your phone due to a risk of •
electric shock.
Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can •
cause serious damage and will change the colour
of the label that indicates water damage inside
the phone. Do not handle your phone with wet
hands. Water damage to your phone can void your
manufacturer’s warranty.
provider.
www.samsungmobile.com
Safety warnings
Keep your phone away from small children and
pets
Keep your phone and all accessories out of reach from
small children and pets. Small parts may cause choking
or serious injury if swallowed.
Protect your hearing
Listening to a headset at high volumes can
damage your hearing. Use only the minimum
volume setting necessary to hear your
conversation or music.
Install mobile phones and equipment with
caution
Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment
installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid
placing your phone and accessories near or in an air
bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless
equipment can cause serious injury when air bags in ate
rapidly.
Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty areas •
to prevent damage to moving parts.
Your phone is a complex electronic device—protect •
it from impacts and rough handling to avoid serious
damage.
Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog moving •
parts and prevent proper operation.
If your phone has a camera ash or light, avoid using it •
close to the eyes of children or animals.
Your phone may be damaged by exposure to magnetic •
elds. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with
magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in
contact with magnetic elds for extended periods of
time.
Avoid interference with other electronic devices
Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that
may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded
electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing
aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in
homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your
electronic devices to solve any interference problems
you experience.
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers
with care
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers •
speci cally designed for your phone.
Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious
injuries or damage to your phone.
Never dispose of batteries or phones in a re. Follow •
all local regulations when disposing of used batteries
or phones.
Never place batteries or phones on or in heating •
devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or
radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.
Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing •
the battery to high external pressure, which can lead to
an internal short circuit and overheating.
Avoid interference with pacemakers
Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between mobile
phones and pacemakers to avoid potential interference,
as recommended by manufacturers and the independent
research group, Wireless Technology Research. If you
have any reason to suspect that your phone is interfering
with a pacemaker or other medical device, turn off the
phone immediately and contact the manufacturer of the
pacemaker or medical device for guidance.
Important usage information
Use your phone in the normal position
Avoid contact with your phone's internal antenna.
Internal antenna
Allow only quali ed personnel to service your
phone
Allowing non-quali ed personnel to service your phone
may result in damage to your phone and will void your
warranty.
Turn off the phone in potentially explosive
environments
Do not use your phone at refueling points (service
stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your phone
whenever directed by warning signs or instructions.
Your phone could cause explosions or re in and around
fuel or chemical storage, transfer areas and blasting
areas. Do not store or carry ammable liquids, gases,
or explosive materials in the same compartment as the
phone, its parts, or accessories.
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries
While using your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed
grip, press the keys lightly, use special features that
reduce the number of keys you have to press (such as
templates and predictive text), and take frequent breaks.
Do not use the phone if the screen is cracked or
broken
Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands
and face. Bring the phone to a Samsung service centre
to replace the screen. Damage caused by careless
handling will void your manufacturer's warranty.
Ensure maximum battery and charger life
Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as •
overcharging may shorten battery life.
Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be •
recharged before use.
Disconnect chargers from power sources when not •
in use.
Use batteries only for their intended purpose.•
Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care
Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring •
or accessing information, as this could result in loss of
data and/or damage to the card or phone.
Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and •
electrical noise from other devices.
Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life span •
of memory cards.
Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals with •
your ngers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with
a soft cloth.
Ensure access to emergency services
Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in
some areas or circumstances. Before traveling in remote
or areas without signal coverage, plan an alternate
method of contacting emergency services personnel.
Safety precautions
Drive safely at all times
Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all
regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones while
driving. Use hands-free accessories to increase your
safety when possible.
Follow all safety warnings and regulations
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a
mobile phone in a certain area.
Use only Samsung-approved accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage your
phone or cause injury.
Turn off the phone near medical equipment
Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in
hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations,
posted warnings, and directions from medical
personnel.
Speci c Absorption Rate (SAR) certi cation
information
Your phone conforms to European Union (EU)
standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency
(RF) energy emitted by radio and telecommunications
equipment. These standards prevent the sale of mobile
phones that exceed a maximum exposure level (known
as the Speci c Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 watts
per kilogram.
During testing, the maximum SAR recorded for this
model was 0.761 watts per kilogram. In normal use, the
actual SAR is likely to be much lower, as the phone has
been designed to emit only the RF energy necessary
to transmit a signal to the nearest base station. By
automatically emitting lower levels when possible, your
phone reduces your overall exposure to RF energy.
The Declaration of Conformity of this manual
demonstrates your phones compliance with the
European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications
Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information
about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the
Samsung mobile phone website.
Correct disposal of this product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other
European countries with separate collection
systems)
This marking on the product, accessories
or literature indicates that the product and
its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB
cable) should not be disposed of with other household
waste at the end of their working life.
To prevent possible harm to the environment or human
health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please
separate these items from other types of waste and
recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable
reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer
where they purchased this product, or their local
government of ce, for details of where and how they
can take these items for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check
the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This
product and its electronic accessories should not be
mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
Correct disposal of batteries in this product
(Applicable in the European Union and other
European countries with separate battery
return systems.)
This marking on the battery, manual or
packaging indicates that the batteries in this product
should not be disposed of with other household waste at
the end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical
symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains
mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels
in EC Directive 2006/66. If batteries are not properly
disposed of, these substances can cause harm to
human health or the environment.
To protect natural resources and to promote material
reuse, please separate batteries from other types of
waste and recycle them through your local, free battery
return system.
Phone layout
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
4-way navigation key
In ldle mode, access user-
de ned menus (depending
on your service provider,
pre-de ned menus may differ),
activate the torch light (up),
and make a fake call (down);
In Menu mode, scroll through
menu options
►
Activate the torch light
►
Make fake calls
2
Dial key
Make or answer a call; In Idle
mode, retrieve recently dialled,
missed, or received numbers;
Send an SOS message
►
Activate and send an SOS
message
3
Voice mail service key
In ldle mode, access voice
mails (press and hold)
4
Lock key
In Idle mode, lock or unlock
the keypad (press and hold)
5
Softkeys
Perform actions indicated at
the bottom of the display
6
Con rm key
In Idle mode, access Music
player; Launch the web
browser (press and hold);
In Menu mode, select the
highlighted menu option or
con rm an input
7
Power/Menu exit key
Turn the phone on and off
(press and hold); End a call;
In Menu mode, cancel input
and return to Idle mode
8
Alphanumeric keys
9
Silent pro le key
In ldle mode, activate or
deactivate the silent pro le
(press and hold)
Your phone displays the following status indicators on
the top of the screen:
Icon Description
Signal strength
GPRS network
connected
Call in progress
Call diverting active
SOS message
feature activated
Roaming (outside of
normal service area)
Connecting to
secured web page
FM radio on
Alarm activated
Icon Description
Memory card inserted
New text message
(SMS)
New multimedia
message (MMS)
New email message
New voice mail
message
Normal pro le
activated
Silent pro le
activated
Battery power level
Install the SIM card and battery
1. Remove the battery and cover then insert the SIM
card.
Battery cover
SIM card
2. Insert the battery and cover.
Battery
Charge the battery
1. Plug the supplied travel
adapter.
To AC power outlet
Do not remove the battery while the phone is connected
to the travel charger. Otherwise, the phone may be
damaged.
2. When charging is
nished, unplug the
travel adapter.
Insert a memory card (optional)
Your phone accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™
memory cards up to 2 GB (depending on memory card
manufacturer and type).
1. Remove the battery cover and battery.
2. Unlock the memory card cover.
3. Lift the memory card cover and insert a memory card
with the label side facing up.
Memory card
Memory card cover
4. Close and lock the memory card cover.
5. Replace the battery and battery cover.
Instructional icons
Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information
Followed by: the order of options or menus you
must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu
mode, select Messages → Create new message
→
(represents Messages, followed by Create new
message)
Square brackets: phone keys; for example: [
[ ]
(represents the Power/Menu exit key)
Angled brackets: softkeys that control different
functions at each screen; for example: <OK>
< >
(represents the OK softkey)
Turn your phone on or off
To turn your phone on,
1. Press and hold [
2. Enter your PIN and press <OK> (if necessary).
To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above.
To transfer data from a PC to your phone, you need
Windows XP Service Pack 2.
].
Access menus
To access your phone's menus,
1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> to access Menu mode.
You may need to press the Conrm key to access
Menu mode depending on your region or service
provider.
2. Use the Navigation key to scroll to a menu or option.
3. Press <Select>, <OK>, or the Conrm key to conrm
]
the highlighted option.
4. Press <Back> to move up one level; Press [
return to Idle mode.
When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, you must •
enter the PIN2 supplied by the SIM card. For details,
contact your service provider.
Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords •
or private information or other damages caused by
illegal software.
Make a call
1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone
number.
2. Press [
3. To end the call, press [
] to dial the number.
].
] to
Answer a call
1. When a call comes in, press [ ].
2. To end the call, press [
].
Adjust the volume
To adjust the volume of the ringtone
1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Proles.
2. Scroll to the phone prole you are using.
If you are using the silent prole, you are not allowed
to adjust the volume of the ringtone.
3. Press <Options> → Edit → Volume → Call alert.
4. Scroll left or right to adjust the volume level.
5. Press <Save>.
To adjust the volume of voice during a call
While a call is in progress, press the Navigation key up
or down to adjust the volume.
In noisy environments, you may have difculty hearing
the calls while using the speakerphone feature. For
better audio performance, use the normal phone mode.
Change your ringtone
1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Proles.
2. Scroll to the prole you are using.
If you are using the silent or ofine prole, you are
not allowed to change the ringtone.
3. Press <Options> → Edit → Call ringtone.
4. Select a ringtone category → a ringtone.
To switch to another prole, select it from the list.
Call a recently dialled number
1. In Idle mode, press [ ].
2. Scroll left or right to a call type.
3. Scroll up or down to select a number or name.
4. Press the Conrm key to view details of the call or
[
] to dial the number.
Enter text
To change the text input mode
Press and hold [• ] to switch between T9 and ABC
modes.
Press [•
] to change case or switch to Number
mode.
Press [• ] to switch to Symbol mode.
Press and hold [•
] to select an input mode or change
the input language.
T9 mode
1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an
entire word.
2. When the word displays correctly, press [0] to insert
a space. If the correct word does not display, press
the Navigation key up or down to select an alternate
word.
ABC mode
Press the appropriate alphanumeric key until the
character you want appears on the display.
Number mode
Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a
number.
Symbol mode
Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a
symbol.
To move the cursor, press the Navigation key.•
To delete characters one by one, press <• Clear>. To
delete the characters on the left side of the cursor,
press and hold <Clear>.
To insert a space between characters, press [• 0].
To enter punctuation marks, press [• 1].
Add a new contact
Your phone is preset to save contact to the phone
memory. To change the memory location, in Menu mode,
select Settings → Application → Phonebook → Save
new contact to → a memory location.
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press
<Options>.
2. Select Create contact → a number type (if
necessary).
3. Enter contact information.
4. Press the Conrm key to add the contact to memory.
Send and view messages
To send a text or multimedia message
1. In Menu mode, select Messages →
Create new message → Message.
2. Enter a destination number and scroll down.
3. Enter your message text.
For sending as a text message, skip to step 5.
For attaching multimedia, continue with step 4.
4. Press <Options> → Add multimedia and add an
item.
5. Press the Conrm key to send the message.
►
Enter text
To view text or multimedia messages
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Inbox.
2. Select a text or multimedia message.
Make fake calls
You can simulate an incoming call when you want to get
out of meetings or unwanted conversations.
Press and hold the Navigation key down in Idle •
mode.
Press the Navigation key down four times when the •
keys are locked.
Activate the mobile tracker
When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your
phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically send
the contact number to two recipients to help you locate
and recover your phone. To activate the mobile tracker,
1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Security →
Mobile Tracker 2.0.
2. Press <OK> to set a phone lock password.
3. Enter a new 4-to 8-digit password and press <OK>.
4. Enter the new password again and press <OK>.
5. Select Settings.
6. Enter a new 8-digit password for the mobile tracker
and press <OK>.
7. Enter the new password againg and press <OK>.
8. Scroll left or right to On.
9. Scroll down and press the Conrm key to open the
recipient list.
10. Press the Conrm key to open your contact list.
11. Scroll to a contact and press the Conrm key.
12. Select a number (if necessary).
13. When you are nished selecting contacts, press the
Conrm key to return to the recipient list.
14. Press <Options> → OK to save the recipients.
15. Scroll down and enter the sender's name.
16. Press <Options> → Save → <Accept>.
To change the password for the mobile tracker, select
Change Mobile tracker 2.0 Password.
Activate and send an SOS message
In an emergency, you can send SOS messages to your
family or friends for help.
To activate the SOS message
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Settings →
SOS messages → Sending options.
2. Scroll left or right to On.
3. Scroll down and press the Conrm key to open the
recipient list.
4. Press the Conrm key to open your contact list.
5. Select a contact.
6. Select a number (if necessary).
7. Press <Options> → Save to save the recipients.
8. Scroll down and set the number of times to repeat
the SOS message.
9. Press <Save> → <Yes>.
To send an SOS message
1. With the keys locked, press [ ] four times to send
an SOS message to preset numbers.
The phone switches to SOS mode and sends the
preset SOS message.
2. To exit SOS mode, press [
].
Use the camera
To capture photos
1. In Menu mode, select Camera to turn on the
camera.
2. Aim the lens at the subject and make any
adjustments.
3. Press the Conrm key to take a photo. The photo is
saved automatically.
4. Press <Back> to take another photo (step 2).
After capturing photos, select <Album> to view photos.
To view photos
In Menu mode, select My les → Images → a photo le.
To capture videos
1. In Menu mode, select Camera to turn on the camera.
2. Press <Options> → Camcorder to switch to
Recording mode.
3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any
adjustments.
4. Press the Conrm key to start recording.
5. Press the Conrm key or <Stop> to stop recording.
The video is saved automatically.
After capturing videos, select <Album> to view videos.
To view videos
In Menu mode, select My les → Videos → a video le.
Listen to music
1. In Menu mode, select Music.
2. Press <Options> → Create playlist.
3. Enter a title for your new playlist and press the
Conrm key.
4. Select the new playlist.
5. Press <Options> → Add → a memory location → a
music category (if necessary).
6. Select the les you want to include and press <Add>.
7. Press the Conrm key to begin playback.
8. Control playback using the following keys:
Key Function
Conrm Pause or resume playback
Left: Skip backward; Scan backward in a le •
Navigation
(press and hold)
Right: Skip forward; Scan forward in a le •
(press and hold)
Up/Down: Adjust the volume•
Listen to the FM radio
1. In Menu mode, select Applications → FM radio.
2. Press the Conrm key to start the FM radio.
3. Press <Yes> to start automatic tuning.
The radio scans and saves available stations
automatically.
The rst time you turn on the FM radio, you will be
prompted to start automatic tuning.
4. Press and hold the Navigation key left or right to a
saved radio station.
Press the Navigation key left or right to tune a radio
staion.
5. To turn off the FM radio, press the Conrm key.
The volume through mono headsets is very low or •
virtually inaudible. Use stereo headsets only.
Listen to the FM radio without the headset when the •
radio signal is strong and when the current radio signal
is weak, use the supplied headset.
Listening to the FM radio without the headset may •
reduce battery charge more quickly.
The battery cover serves as the antenna for the FM •
radio. Handle the battery cover with care and keep the
contact points clean.
Activate the torch light
The torch light feature helps you see in dark places by
making the display and backlight as bright as possible.
To activate the torch light, press and hold the Navigation
key up in Idle mode or with the keypad locked.
To deactivate the torch light, press <Back> or [
].
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE)
We,
Samsung Electronics
declare under our sole responsibility that the product
to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/or
other normative documents.
We hereby declare that [all essential radio test suites have been carried out and
that] the above named product is in conformity to all the essential requirements of
Directive 1999/5/EC.
The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in
Annex[IV] of Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed with the involvement of the
following Notied Body(ies):
The technical documentation kept at :
Samsung Electronics QA Lab.
which will be made available upon request.
(Representative in the EU)
2009.06.24 Yong-Sang Park / S. Manager
* It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone
number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer
where you purchased your phone.
GSM Mobile Phone : GT-E2120
SAFETY EN 60950- 1 : 2001 +A11:2004
EMC EN 301 489- 01 V1.6.1 (09-2005)
EN 301 489- 07 V1.3.1 (11-2005)
SAR EN 50360 : 2001
EN 62209-1 : 2006
RADIO EN 301 511 V9.0.2 (03-2003)
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