Samsung SGH-E490 User Guide

SGH-E490 User’s Guide

Important safety

precautions

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

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Drive safely at all times

Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your 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. Follow 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 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 .

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 batteries and accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or 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 instructions.

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

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

For more detailed safety information, see "Health and safety information" on page 100.

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 refer 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.

Indicates that you can get more information

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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 exa mple , [ ]

Indicates a soft key, whose function is displays

< >

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

• Music player

Play music files on your phone.

•Java

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

• Offline mode

Switch your phone to Offline mode to use its non-wireless functions while on an airplane.

•Bluetooth

Transfer media files and personal data, and connect to other devices using wireless Bluetooth technology.

•Web browser

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

• Multimedia Message Service (MMS)

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

•Name card

Create name cards with your number and profile. Whenever introducing yourself to others, use this convenient electronic name card.

•Alarm

Use your phone as an alarm clock to wake you up in the morning or notify you of an impending event.

• Voice recorder

Record memos or sounds.

•Organiser

Keep track of your daily, weekly, and monthly schedule.

Special features of your phone

Contents

Unpack 6

Make sure you have each item

Your phone 6

Keys, features, and locations

Get started 7

First steps to operating your phone

Assemble and charge the phone ......................... 7

Power on or off ................................................ 9

Keys and icons............................................... 10

Access menu functions .................................... 13

Customise your phone .................................... 13

Make or answer calls....................................... 16

Step outside the phone 17

Begin with your camera, music player, web browser, and other special features

Use the camera.............................................. 17

Play music..................................................... 18

Browse the web.............................................. 20

Use Phonebook .............................................. 20

Send messages .............................................. 21

View messages .............................................. 22

Send an SOS message .................................... 23

Use Bluetooth ................................................ 24

Use a memory card......................................... 26

Replace the front cover ................................... 27

Enter text 28

ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes

Call functions 30

Advanced calling features

Menu functions 35

All menu options listed

Solve problems 98

Help and personal needs

Health and safety information 100

Index 109

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 Create contact 3 Group 4 Speed dial 5 My namecard 6 Own number 7 Management 8 Service number

3 Applications

1 Music player 2 Voice recorder

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3 Applications (Continued)

3 Java world

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4 World clock

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5 Alarm

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6 Calculator

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7 Converter

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8 Timer

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9 Stopwatch

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10 Memo

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11 SIM Application

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4 Browser

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1 Home

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2 Enter URL

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3 Bookmarks

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4 Saved pages

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5 History

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6 Clear cache

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7 Browser settings

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Toolkit

> in Idle mode.

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5 Messages

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

6 My files

Images Videos Music Sounds Other files Memory card Memory status

7 Calendar

8 Camera

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9 Settings

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1 Time and date

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2 Phone settings

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3 Display settings

p. 69

4 Sound settings 5 Network services

p. 69

6 Bluetooth 7 Security

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8 Connection settings

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9 Reset settings

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1. Available only if supported by

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your SIM card.

2. Browser functions will app ear under Applications menu and Yahoo search function will appear in Menu 4 if the Yahoo search service is supported.

3. Available only if a memory card is inserted.

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Unpack

Make sure you have each item

• Phone

•Travel Adapter

•Battery

• Additional front and battery covers

•User’s Guide You can obtain various accessories from your

local Samsung dealer.

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

Your phone

Keys, features, and locations

With the phone open

Earpiece

Main display

Web access/

Confirm key

Headset/

Adapter jack Left soft key Volume keys

Message

access key

Dial key

Mouthpiece

Speakers

Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/ Right)

Right soft key

MP3 player key Power/Menu

exit key Delete key Alphanumeric

keys

Special function keys

With the phone closed

External

display

Camera lens

Memory card slot

Camera key

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.

Assemble and charge the phone

Insert the SIM card.

Make sure that the goldcoloured contacts on the card are face down.

Get started

Insert the battery.

Reattach the battery cover.

Plug the travel adapter into the phone.

Plug the adapter into a standard AC power outlet.

When the phone is completely charged, unplug the adapter from the power outlet and from the phone.

Removing the battery cover

Power on or off

Switch on

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

Switch off

1. Open the phone.

2. Press and hold [ ].

3. If necessary, enter the

1. Open the phone.

2. Press and hold [ ].

PIN and press <

Offline mode

You can switch the phone to Offline mode, in which the phone functions requiring network connection are deactivated. 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 or at a hospital.

To switch to Offline mode, press < select

Settings → Phone settings → Offline

→ On.

mode

In Offline mode, you can use non-wireless functions, such as games, calendar, camera, and music player.

> and

Get started

Keys and icons

Keys

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

In Idle mode, access the following menus directly.

• Up: My menu mode

• Down/Left/Right: Your

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.

favourite menus directly

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In Idle mode, enter the

messages

In Idle mode, enter the

player

Make or answer a call. In Idle mode, retrieve the

numbers recently dialled, missed, or received.

Delete characters from the display or items in an application.

Press and hold to switch the phone on or off.

End a call. In Menu mode, cancel input and

return the phone to Idle mode.

menu.

Music

Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters.

Enter special characters or perform special functions.

Icons

The following icons may appear on the top line of the screen to indicate your phone’s status. Depending on your country or service provider, the icons shown on the display may vary.

Signal strength

Get started

GPRS (2.5G) network

Adjust the phone volume.

EDGE network

Call in progress

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

In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video.

Out of your service area or Offline mode; you cannot make or receive calls

SOS message feature active

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Get started

Roaming networ k

Call diverting feature active

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Home Zone, if registered for the appropriate service

Office Zone, if registered for the appropriate service

Call ringer set to vibratep. 87

Silent mode (Mute)

Silent mode (Vibration)

Whisper mode, during a call

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Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected

Bluetooth activep. 91

New message

New voicemail

Memory card insertedp. 26

Alarm setp. 48

Battery power level

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Access menu functions

Select an option

1. Press a desired 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

to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted.

following methods:

• Press <

• Press [ ] to return to

Back

up one level.

Idle mode.

> or [ ]

> to move

Use menu numbers

Press the number key corresponding to the option you want.

Customise your phone

Display language

Call ringer melody

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Settings → Phone

→

settings

2. Select a language.

1. In Idle mode, press

> and select

Settings → Sound

→

settings

→ Ringtone

Language

Incoming call

Get started

Call ringer melody

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Keytone volume

Idle mode wallpaper

2. Select a ringtone category.

3. Select a ringtone.

Save

4. Press <

In Idle mode, press [ / ] to adjust the keytone volume.

You can set the wallpaper for the idle screen.

1. In Idle mode, press

Settings → Display settings Main display

> and select

→

Wallpaper →

2. Select an image or video category.

3. Select an image or a video clip.

Select

4. Press <

5. Press <

Menu mode skin colour

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

1. In Idle mode, press

Settings → Display settings

2. Select a colour pattern.

Save

> and select

→

Skin

Menu shortcuts

My Menu

You can set the Navigation keys to function as shortcuts to access your favourite menus.

1. In Idle mode, press

> and select

Settings → Phone

→

settings

2. Select a key.

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

You can set up a menu of your own, using your favourite menu items.

Shortcuts

To set up My Menu item access:

1. In Idle mode, press

> and select

Settings → Phone

→

settings

2. Select an item to be changed.

3. Select the menu item you want.

To access a My Menu item:

1. In Idle mode, press [Up].

2. Select the item you want.

My menu

Get started

Silent mode

Phone lock

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

In Idle mode, press and hold [].

You can protect the phone against unauthorised use with a phone password. The phone will require the password when turned on.

1. In Idle mode, press

> and select

Settings → Security → Change password

2. Enter the default password,

00000000

, and press

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

4. Enter the new password again and press <

Select

press <

Phone lock

Enable

6. Select

7. Enter the password and

Make or answer calls

Make a call

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

2. Press [ ].

3. To end the call, press [ ].

Answer a call

Adjust the volume during a call

1. When the phone rings, press [ ].

2. To end the call, press [ ].

Press [/].

Step outside the phone

Begin with your camera, music player, web browser, and other special features

Use the camera

Take 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 make any desired adjustments.

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

5. Press < another photo.

Preview

> to take

Step outside the phone

View a photo

Record a video

1. In Idle mode, press

> and select

files

→

Images → My

photos

2. Select the photo you want.

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

2. Press [

3. Press [ ] or [ ] to

4. Press [ ], <>, or

5. Press <

] to switch to

Record mode.

start recording.

[ ] to stop recording. The video is saved automatically.

Preview

another video.

> to record

View a video

Play music

Copy music files to the phone

1. In Idle mode, press

> and select

files

→

Videos → My video

clips

2. Select the video you want.

Use these methods:

• Download from the wireless

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web

• Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Studio User’s Guide

• Receive via Bluetooth

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Samsung PC

Create a play list

• Copy to a memory card and insert the card into the

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phone

1. In Idle mode, press [ ].

Press < select a memory location.

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

4. Press < the music player screen.

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Options

Add music from →

Add

Back

> to return to

> and

Play music files

1. From the music player screen, press [ ].

2. During playback, use the following keys:

• : pause or resume playback.

• Left: return to the previous file.

• Right: skip to the next file.

•/: adjust the volume.

3. Press [Down] to stop playback.

Step outside the phone

Browse the web

Using the built-in web browser, you can easily access the wireless web to get a variety of upto-date services and information and to download web content.

Launch the web browser

Navigate the web

In Idle mode, press [ ]. The homepage of your service provider opens.

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

• To select an item, press [].

• To return to the previous page, press <

• To access browser options, press <

Back

Options

Use Phonebook

Add a contact

Find a contact

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

2. Select memory location

3. For type.

4. Specify contact information.

5. Press < contact.

1. In Idle mode, press <

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

Options

Save contact → a

Phone

, select a number

Save

Contacts

→ New

> to save the

Create and send a name card

3. Select a contact.

4. Scroll to a number and press [ ] to dial, or press [ ] to edit contact information.

1. In Idle mode, press

> and select

Phonebook → namecard

2. Specify your contact information.

3. Press < name card.

4. To send the name card, press < select sending method.

Save

> to save the

Options

Send via →

> and

Send messages

Send a text message (SMS)

1. In Idle mode, press <

Messages → Create message message

2. Enter the message text.

3. Press < select

Send only

4. Enter destination numbers.

5. Press [ ] to send the message.

> and select

→ Text

Options

Save and send

Step outside the phone

> and

Step outside the phone

Send a multimedia message (MMS)

1. In Idle mode, press

> and select

Messages → Create message message

2. Select

3. Enter the message subject and press [ ].

4. Select add an image or a video clip.

5. Select sound clip.

6. Select

7. Enter the message text and press [ ].

8. Press <

Send

→ Multimedia

Subject

Image or video

Sound

and add a

Message

Options

> and select

and

9. Enter destination numbers

10.Press [ ] to send the

View messages

View a text message

When you receive a message:

1. Press <

2. Select the message from

From the Inbox:

1. In Idle mode, press [ ]

2. Select an SMS message

or email addresses.

message.

View

Inbox

the

and select

().

Inbox

View a multimedia message

When you receive a message:

View

1. Press <

2. Press < select

3. Select the message from

Inbox

the

From the Inbox:

1. In Idle mode, press [ ] and select

2. Select an MMS message ().

Options

Retrieve

Inbox

> and

Send an SOS message

You can send an SOS message to your family or friends for help in an emergency.

Set up SOS message options

1. In Idle mode, press

> and select

Messages → SOS messages options

2. Select

SOS

3. Select

4. Enter the phone numbers to which you want to send the SOS message and press [].

on the

line.

Recipients

→ Sending

Sending

Step outside the phone

Set up SOS message options

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Send the SOS message

5. Press <

6. Press <

In Idle mode, with the phone closed, press [ / ] 4 times.

The phone sends the SOS message.

Options

to save your

Yes

> to send the

> and

Save

select settings.

notification to the registered numbers.

Use Bluetooth

Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, enabling 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

1. In Idle mode, press

> and select

Settings → Bluetooth → Activation → On

2. Select

My phone’s

visibility

other devices to locate your phone.

→ On

to allow

Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device

1. In Idle mode, press

> and select

Settings → Bluetooth → My devices → new devices

2. Select a device.

3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <

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

Search for

Send data

1. Access an application,

Phonebook, My files Calendar

2. Select an item.

3. Press < select

Bluetooth

4. Search for and select a device.

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

, or

Memo

Options

Send via →

> and

Step outside the phone

Receive data

1. When a device attempts to access your phone, press

Yes

> to permit the

< connection.

2. If necessary, press < to confirm that you are willing to receive.

Use a memory card

You can use a memory card to increase your phone’s memory capacity.

Important memory card information

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

• Do not subject cards to strong shocks.

Yes

• 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 touch card terminals with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth.

• Keep cards away from small children or pets.

• Do not expose cards in a place subject to electrostatic discharge and/or electromagnetic interference.

Insert a memory card

1. Insert the card into the card slot, with the label side face down.

2. Press the card until it locks into place.

Replace the front cover

Your phone comes with extra front and battery covers in different colours. You can choose the pair of covers that suits your personal taste.

Step outside the phone

Remove the memory card

1. Press the card so that it is disengaged from the phone.

2. Remove the card from the slot.

Enter text

ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes

You can enter text in some features, such as Messages, Phonebook, or Calendar, using ABC mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode.

Changing the text input mode

• Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 mode ( ) and ABC 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 ABC mode

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

To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically or press [Right]. Then, enter the next letter.

Other ABC mode operations

•Press [1] to enter special characters.

• Press [ ] to insert a space.

• Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor.

•Press [

] to delete characters one by one.

Press and hold [

] to clear the entire display.

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