Samsung SGH-E215 User Guide

SGH-E215L

User’s Guide

Installing the SIM card and battery

1. Remove the battery cover and insert the SIM card.

Charging the battery

1. Plug the supplied travel adapter into the phone and a power outlet.

Phone layout and key functions

In Menu mode, selects the

Confirm key

highlighted option or

confirms input.

Soft keys

Perform functions indicated by the text above the key.

Some of the contents in this guide may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.

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Silent mode

SOS mode

Press and hold in Idle mode to disable all sounds on the phone. To exit, press and hold this key again.

With the phone closed, press the Volume keys 4 times to send an SOS message to preset phone numbers. Once the SOS message is sent, the phone will change to SOS mode and will receive calls only from the registered recipients. Upon receiving a call from the SOS message recipients, the phone will automatically answer the call. Press to exit SOS mode.

English (LTN). 06/2008. Rev.1.0

Printed in Korea

Code No.: GH68-19236A

Display

Your phone is in Idle mode when you are not on a call or using a menu. You must be in Idle mode to dial a phone number.

Icons

Text and graphics

Menu Contacts

Soft key function indicators

Battery cover

2. Install the battery and reattach the battery cover.

Battery

Your phone displays the following status indicators on the top of the screen:

Icon Description

Signal strength

GPRS (2.5G) network

Connecting to GPRS (2.5G) network

Tra n s f er ring data i n GPRS (2.5G) network

Call in progress

Out of your service area or Offline mode

Connected to secured web page

Connected with PC

Call diverting active

Roaming network

Icon Description

SOS message feature active

Bluetooth active

Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected

Alarm set

FM radio on

Silent mode (Vibration)

Silent mode (Mute)

Call ringer set to vibrate

Whisper mode, during a call

Mute mode, during a call

Battery power level

New message

New voice mail

With the triangle facing up

2. When charging is finished, unplug the travel adapter.

Note

: Do not remove the battery from the phone without unplugging the

travel adapter first. Otherwise, the phone may be damaged.

Switching on or off the phone

1. Press and hold for more than one second to switch on the phone.

2. Press and hold for more than two seconds to switch off the phone.

Changing the display language

1. In Idle mode, press the

2. Select

Settings → Phone settings → Language

3. Select a language.

soft key.

Making a call

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

2. Press to end the call.

Answering a call

1. When the phone rings, press the call.

Press the

Reject

soft key or to reject the call.

2. Press to end the call.

soft key or to answer a

Makes and answers a call.

In Idle mode, retrieves the

In Idle mode, launch the

In Idle mode, adjust the

keypad ton e volume.

Send an SOS message.

Launches the music player

when held down with the

Voice mail server key

In Idle mode, accesses

your voice mail server

Dial key

most recent calls.

Music player key

music player.

Volume keys

SOS mode

Music player key

phone closed.

Starts playback.

when held down

Alphanumeric keys

4-way navigation keys

In Idle mode, access the following menus or functions directly:

Up: My menu

•

Down/Left/Right

favorite menus In Menu mode, scroll through menu options

Camera key

In Idle mode, press to turn on the camera.In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video.

Power/End key

Turns the phone on or off when held down. Also, ends a call.

Delete key

Deletes characters from the display or items in an application.

ilent mode key

Silent mode

: your

Adjusting the volume

1. In Idle mode, press the

2. Select

3. Press

4. Press the

Settings → Sound settings → Incoming call →

volume

Left

Right

Save

soft key.

While a call is in progress, press the Volume keys to adjust the earpiece volume.

soft key.

to adjust the volume level.

Call alert

Changing a ringtone for calls

1. In Idle mode, press the

2. Select

Settings →

3. Select a ringtone category → a ringtone and press the

soft key.

Sound settings →

Incoming call →

Save

Ringtone

soft key.

Redialing recent numbers

1. In Idle mode, press .

Left

Right

2. Press

3. Press

4. Press to dial the number.

to select a call type.

Down

to scroll to the number you want.

Using the menus

In Idle mode, press the

Labels at the bottom corners of the display show the current soft key functions. Press the left soft key ( ) or right soft key ( ) to perform the function

Use the 4-way navigation keys as shortcuts to access your favorite menus.

1. In Idle mode, press the

2. Select

3. Select a key.

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

Settings → Phone settings → Shortcuts

soft key to enter the main menu.

To exit the menu without changing the menu settings, press this key.

soft key.

To select or modify a menu or feature:

1. In Idle mode, press the

soft key.

2. Press the Navigation keys to reach a desired menu and then press the

Select

soft key or .

3. If the menu contains any submenus, locate the one you want by pressing the Navigation keys. Press the

Select

soft key or to

enter the submenu.

If the selected menu contains additional submenus, repeat this step.

4. Press the Navigation keys to find the setting of your choice.

5. Press the

Select

soft key or to confirm your chosen setting.

Shortcut numbers

You can quickly access the menu you want by using shortcut numbers. The shortcut number displays in front of the menu name in Menu mode.

Menu map

1. Call log

1.1 Recent contacts

1.2 Missed calls

1.3 Dialled calls

1.4 Received calls

1.5 Delete all

1.6 Call manager

2. Phonebook

2.1 Contact list

2.2 Create contact

2.3 Group

2.4 Speed dial

2.5 My namecard

2.6 Own numbers

2.7 Management

2.8 Service number

3. Applications

3.1 Alarm

3.2 Music player

3.3 Voice recorder

3.4 FM radio

3.5 Java world

3.6 Memo

3.7 World clock

3.8 Calculator

3.9 Converter

3.10 Timer

3.11 Stopwatch

3.12 SIM AT

4. Browser

4.1 Home

4.2 Enter URL

4.3 Bookmarks

4.4 Clear cache

4.5 Browser settings

5. Messages

5.1 Create message

5.2 My messages

5.3 Templates

5.4 Delete all

5.5 Settings

5.6 SOS messages

5.7 Memory status

6. My files

6.1 Images

6.2 Videos

6.3 Music

6.4 Sounds

Entering text

6.5 Other files

6.6 Memory card

6.7 Memory status

7. Calendar

8. Camera

9. Settings

9.1 Time and date

9.2 Phone settings

9.3 Display settings

9.4 Sound settings

9.5 Light settings

9.6 Network services

9.7 Bluetooth

9.8 Security

9.9 Connection settings

9.10 Memory status

9.11 Reset settings

1 Available only if supported

by your SIM card.

2 Available only if a memory

card is inserted.

Changing the text input mode

• Press and hold to switch between T9 mode and ABC mode.

• Press to change case or switch to Number mode.

• Press and hold to switch to Symbol mode.

T9 mode

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

The word you are entering appears on the display. It may change with each keypress. Finish entering the word before editing or deleting any keystrokes.

Example: To enter “Hello” in T9 mode, press 4, 3, 5, 5, and 6.

2. To display alternate word choices, press 0.

3. Press to insert a space and enter the next word.

ABC mode

Press the keys labeled with the letter you want once for the first letter, twice for the second letter, and so on.

For example, press 2 three times to enter “C” and 5 two times to enter “K.”

Number mode

Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want.

Symbol mode

Press the keys corresponding to the symbol you want and press the OK soft key. You can press the Navigation keys to scroll to a symbol set.

Tips for entering text

• To move the cursor, press the Navigation keys.

• To delete characters one by one, press C. To delete all of the characters, press and hold C.

• To insert a space between characters, press .

• To enter punctuation marks in T9 mode or ABC mode, press

repeatedly.

Sending an SMS message

1. In Idle mode, press the

2. Select

Messages → Create message →

3. Enter the message text.

4. Press the

•

Options

Insert

: add text templates, contacts, or bookmark items.

Add image

: add images.

Add animation

soft key.

Text message

soft key and add items using the following options:

: add emotions or animations.

•

Add melody

•

Attach

5. Press the

: add sounds.

: attach a contact, calendar item, memo, or task.

Options

soft key and select

Send only

Save and send

6. Enter a destination number.

7. Press to send the message.

Taking a photo

1. In Idle mode, press .

2. Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments.

3. Press to take a photo.

4. Press the

Preview

soft ke y to take another photo, or pre ss C to delete

the photo.

Quick feature reference

This section provides brief explanations of features on your phone.

Menu Description

Menu > Call log > Recent contacts, Missed calls, Dialled calls, or Received calls

View the most recent calls you have missed, dialed, or received.

Menu Description

> Delete all

Menu > Call log > Call manager

Menu > Call log

Delete the call logs in each call type, or all logs at once.

View the duration of recent calls you have dialed and received, and the cost of your calls, if supported by your SIM card. Also, make a list of the phone numbers from which you want to reject calls.

Menu > Phonebook

Search for contacts in Phonebook.

> Contact list

Menu > Phonebook

Add a new contact to Phonebook.

> Create contact

Menu > Phonebook > Group

Create a group and select a ringtone and image for incoming calls from members of a group. Also, change the group name.

Menu > Phonebook > Speed dial

Menu > Phonebook

Assign speed dial numbers to your most frequently dialed numbers.

Create a name card and send it to other people.

> My namecard

Menu > Phonebook > Own numbers

Menu > Phonebook > Management

Check your phone numbers or assign a name to them.

Copy or move all contacts on the SIM card to the phone’s memory, and vice versa. You can also

Menu Description

Menu > Phonebook > Service number

Menu > Applications

Access the list of service numbers assigned by your service provider.

Set an alarm to sound at a specific time.

> Alarm

Menu > Applications > Music player

Menu > Applications

Listen to music. music playlists.

Record voice memos and listen to them.

> Voice recorder

Menu > Applications > FM radio

Menu > Applications > Java world

Menu > Applications > Memo

Menu > Applications > World clock

Menu > Applications

Listen to music or news via the FM radio on your phone. First, you must connect your phone with the headset, which serves as a radio antenna.

Access the embedded Java games and downloaded Java applications.

Make memos for things that are important and manage them.

Set your local time zone and find out the current time in another part of the world.

Perform basic arithmetic functions.

> Calculator

Menu > Applications

Do conversions such as length and temperature.

> Converter

You can also make your own

check memory information for contacts.

Menu Description

Menu > Applications > Timer

Menu > Applications

Set a period of time for the phone to count down.

Measure elapsed time.

> Stopwatch

Menu > Applications > SIM AT

Use a variety of additional service offered by your service provider. Depending on your SIM card, this may available but labelled differently.

Menu > Browser > Home

Menu > Browser > Enter URL

Menu > Browser > Bookmarks

Menu > Browser > Clear cache

Menu > Browser > Browser settings

Menu > Messages > Create message

Connect your phone to the network and load the homepage of the wireless web service provider.

Enter a URL address in order to quickly access web pages.

Save URL addresses in order to quickly access web pages.

Clear the cache, which is a temporary memory site that stores recently accessed web pages.

Select a connection profile to be used for accessing the wireless web.

Create and send messages to other mobile

phones. > Text message or Multimedia message

Menu Description

Menu > Settings > Security

Activate your phone password to protect your

phone against unauthorized use. > Phone lock

Menu > Settings

Change the phone password. > Security > Change password

Menu > Settings > Security > Privacy

Menu > Settings > Security > SIM lock

Menu > Settings > Security

Lock access to messages, files, or all menu

functions on the phone, except for call functions.

Set the phone to work only with the current SIM

card by assigning a SIM lock password.

Set the phone to restrict calls to a limited set of

phone numbers, if supported by your SIM card. > Fixed dialling mode

Menu > Settings > Security

Change your current PIN2, if supported by your

SIM card. > Change PIN2 code

Menu > Settings > Security > Mobile tracker

Track your phone when it is stolen or lost. When

someone tries to use your phone with other SIM

card, the phone will automatically send the

preset tracking message to your family or

friends. This feature may be unavailable due to

certain features supported by your service

provider.

Menu Description

Menu > Messages > My messages

Menu > Messages

Access messages that you have received, sent, or failed in sending.

Preset templates of frequently used messages.

> Templates

Menu > Messages > Delete all

Menu > Messages

Delete messages in each message folder, or all messages at once.

Set options for using messaging services.

> Settings

Menu > Messages > SOS messages

Menu > Messages > Memory status

Menu > My files > Images, Videos,

Activate the SOS message feature. Enter recipients and select the repeat mode.

Check information about the memory currently in use.

Access media files and other files stored in the

phone’s memory. Music, Sounds, or Other files

Menu > My files > Memory card

Access the files stored on a memory card. This

menu is only available when you insert a

memory card into the phone.

Menu > My files > Memory status

Check information about the memory currently

in use.

Menu > Calendar Keep track of daily or monthly schedule.

Menu Description

Menu > Settings > Connection settings

Create and customize the profiles containing the

settings for connecting your phone to the

network.

Menu > Settings > Memory status

Menu > Settings

Check information about the memory currently

in use.

Reset the phone to the factory default settings. > Reset settings

Important safety precautions

Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal.

Drive safely at all times

Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park your 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 near all medical equipment

Hospitals and health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. Follow any regulations or rules in force.

Interference

Menu Description

Menu > Camera Take photos in various modes.

Menu > Settings > Time and date

Menu > Settings > Phone settings

Set the current time and date manually or set your local time zone.

Select a language to be used for the display text.

> Language

Menu > Settings > Phone settings

Enter the greeting message to be displayed when the phone is switched on.

> Greeting message

Menu > Settings > Phone settings

Set the Navigation keys as shortcuts to access your favorite menus directly.

> Shortcuts

Menu > Settings > Phone settings > My menu

Menu > Settings > Phone settings > Volume key

Menu > Settings > Phone settings

Set up a menu of your own using your favorite menu items, which can be easily accessed by pressing [Up] in Idle mode.

Set whether the phone mutes the call ringer or rejects a call if you press and hold the Volume keys when a call comes in.

Set the automatic redialing feature or the answering method.

> Extra settings

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 off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it.

Water resistance

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

Sensible use

Use only in the normal position (held to your 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 . Do not end the call until given permission to do so.

Small children and your phone

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

Accessories and batteries

Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous.

CAUTION

Risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

At very high volume, prolonged listening to a headset can damage your hearing.

Menu Description

Menu > Settings > Phone settings > Offline mode

Menu > Settings

Switch the phone to Offline mode. This mode is helpful when you want to use your phone in a place where you are not allowed to use mobile devices, such as in an airplane and at a hospital.

Change the settings for the display.

> Display settings

Menu > Settings

Change the settings for the various sounds.

> Sound settings

Menu > Settings > Light settings

Menu > Settings > Network services

Menu > Settings > Bluetooth

Menu > Settings > Security

Change the settings for the backlight and keypad light.

Access network services offered by your service provider.

Connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely.

Activate your PIN to protect your SIM card against unauthorized use.

> PIN check

Menu > Settings

Change the PIN. > Security > Change PIN code

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

SAR information

Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on the safety standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies.

The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.

The exposure standard for wireless phones employs a unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6

. The highest SAR values for this model phone as reported to the FCC are

W/kg GSM 850 Head: 0.91 W/kg, Body-worn: 0.65 W/kg, GSM 1900 Head: 1.04 W/ kg, Body-worn: 0.343 W/kg.

In the U.S. and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements.