Samsung SGHE770 Users 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.
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Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-08316A
English. 09/2005. Rev. 1.0
SGH-E770
User’s Guide
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Important
safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the follo wing
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 98.
Important safety precautions
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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 “G et
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.
[ ]
< >
2
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, <
Menu
• 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.
• Voice commands
Experience a new level of voice
command capability that allows for
easy hands-free use. You can select
menus, control camera settings,
enter alarms, as well as make phone
calls without any key presses.
•Bluetooth
Transfer media files and personal
data and connect to other devices
using free, wireless Bluetooth
technology.
• Photo printing
Print your photos to preserve your best moments
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, an d
audio attachments.
• Get personal with photo/video
caller ID
See who’s calling you when their
very own photo or video displays.
• 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.
Special features of your phone
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Contents
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, MP3 player, web, and other special
features
Use the camera...................................................... 15
Play MP3s.............................................................. 16
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Browse the web...................................................... 17
Use Phonebook ...................................................... 17
Send messages...................................................... 19
View messages....................................................... 20
Use Bluetooth ........................................................ 22
Use Voice Command ............................................... 23
Use a memory card................................................. 24
Enter text 26
AB, T9, Number, and Symbol mode
Call functions 28
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 32
All menu options listed
Solve problems 96
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 98
Index 104
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 name card
6 Own number
7 Management
8 Service number
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Menu
3 Applications
1 MP3 player
2 Voice recorder
3 Image editor
4 Java world
5 World clock
6 Alarm
7 Voice Commands
8 Calculator
9 Converter
10 Timer
11 Stopwatch
12 Key management
13 SIM AT
4 Browser
1 Home
2 Enter URL
3 Bookmarks
4 Saved pages
5 History
6 Clear cache
7 Browser settings
> in Idle mode.
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5 Messaging
1 Create message
2 My messages
3 Templates
4 Delete all
5 Settings
6 Memory status
6 File manager
1 Images
2 Videos
3 Music
4 Sounds
5 Other files
6 Memory card
7 Memory status
7 Calendar
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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
4 Sound settings
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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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10 Reset settings
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SIM card.
** Shows only if a memory card is
inserted.
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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
You r 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.
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Display
Headset jack
Left soft key
Dial key
Volume keys
Alphanumeric
keys
Special
function keys
Microphone
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/
Left/Right)
Web access/
Confirm key
Right soft key
Power on/off/
Menu exit key
Delete key
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.
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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.
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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
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 in put 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
0
] to
]
to
Get started
]
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Get started
Display
Layout
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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 tions
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
Call ringer set to vibrate
Quiet mode (Vibration)
Quiet mode (Mute)
Mute mode, during a call
Battery power level
* Depending on your country or service 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
Get started
Press the left
soft key to select
the highlighted
option.
Press the right
soft key to return
to the previous
menu level.
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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
>.
Menu
→
Menu
→
>
Phone
.
>
Sound
→
Use shortcuts
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Press the number key
corresponding to the option you
want. For the index numbers 10, 11
and 12, press [0], [ ] and [ ],
respectively.
Idle mode
wallpaper
Menu mode
skin colour
You can set wallpaper for the idle
screen on each display.
Menu
1. In Idle mode, press <
and select
settings
display
2. Select an image or video
category.
3. Select an image or 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
or
Cover display
Select
>.
Save
>.
Settings
→
Skin
.
→
Display
→
Menu
→
Display
>
Main
.
>
Menu
shortcuts
Quiet mode
You can set the Na v igation ke ys as
shortcuts to access your favourite
menus.
Menu
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
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Get started
Phone lock
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You can protect the phone against
unauthorised use with a phone
password. The phone will require
the password on power-up.
Menu
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 <
4. Enter the new password again
and press <
5. Select
6. Select
7. Enter the password and press
OK
<
Settings
→
Change
.
, and press <OK>.
OK
Phone lock
Enable
.
>.
>.
.
→
OK
>
>.
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, MP3 player, 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. Adjust the image to be
captured.
4. Press [ ] to take a photo. The
photo is saved automatically.
Pres
s <
5.
1. In Idle mode, press <
2. Select the photo you want.
Preview
another photo.
and select
Images
> to
File manager
→
Photos
take
Menu
.
→
>
Record a video
Play a video
1. In Idle mode, press and hold
[ ] to turn on the camera.
1
2. Press [
3. Press [ ] to start recording.
4. Press [ ] or < > to stop
5. Press <
1.
2. Select the video you want.
] to switch to Record
mode.
recording. The video is saved
automatically.
Preview
another video.
In Idle mode, press <
and select
Videos
→
> to record
File manager
Video clips
Menu
.
>
→
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Step outside the phone
Play MP3s
Copy MP3 files
to the phone
Create a play
list
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Use these methods:
• Download from the wireless
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web
• Download from a computer
using the optional Samsung PC
Studio
User’s Guide
• Receive via Bluetooth
• Copy to a memory card and
insert the card into the phone.
1. In Idle mode, press <
and select
MP3 player
2. Press <
Add music from
Memory card
Samsung PC Studio
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Applications
.
Options
.
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Menu
→
> and select
→
Phone
>
or
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,
• T o move to the next page, press
• To access browser options,
press <
Options
<
Forward
press <
Back
>.
> and select Go →
.
Options
>.
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 , Em ail,
Caller ID, Ringtone, Group, and
Memo.
Save
entry.
Options
> to save the
→
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Phone
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Step outside the phone
Add an entry
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Find an entry
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To the SIM card:
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
number and press <
2. Select
Save contact
Options
→
SIM
3. Enter a name.
Save
4. Press <
> to save the
entry.
1. In Idle mode, press
Contacts
<
>.
2. Select a contact.
3. Scroll to a number and press
[]
to dial, or press [ ] to
edit contact information.
Create and
send a name
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card
.
1. In Idle mode, press <
and select
name card
Phonebook
.
2. Specify your contact
information.
Save
3. Press <
> to save the
Menu
→ My
>
name card.
4. To send the name card to other
people, press <
select
Send via
Options
→
> and
a sending
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
or
Send only
.
Menu
→
Text
Menu
→
.
>
>
4. Select
5. For
.
6. Select
7. Enter the message tex t and
8. Press <
9. Enter destination numbers or
10.Press [ ] to send the 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
.
or
, select
, select
Add video
Add sound
.
> and select
or
Step outside the phone
and
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Step outside the phone
Send an e-mail
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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>
→
Email
.
.
.
> and select
.
View messages
View a text
message
When a notification appe ars :
1. Press <
2. Select the message from the
From the Inbox:
1. In Idle mode, press <
2. Select a SMS message ( ).
View
Inbox.
and select
messages
>.
Messaging
→
Inbox
Menu
→
.
>
My
View a
multimedia
message
When a notification appears:
View
1. Press <
2. Press <
Retrieve
3. Select the message from th e
Inbox.
From the Inbox:
1. In Idle mode, press <
and select
messages
2. Select a MMS message ( ).
>.
Options
.
Messaging
→
Inbox
> and select
Menu
→
My
.
>
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
.
Menu
→
Email inbox
>
My
.
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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
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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 <
When the owner of the other
device enters the same code,
pairing is complete.
→
Bluetooth
Settings
→
My devices
Menu
Menu
→
> and
OK
.
→
→
>.
>
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 <
To receive data via Bluetooth, your
phone’s Bluetooth feature must be
active.
If necessary, press <
confirm the reception.
.
Options
> and select
→ Bluetooth
Yes
.
> to
OK
, or
>.
Use Voice Command
Your phone can recognise specific voice commands in
order to dial a number or search for names in
Phonebook, or access menus. Your phone recognises
only English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
Dial a name
1. In Idle mode, press <
and select
Voice Commands
dial
2. At the voice prompt, say a
name.
3. If necessary, say “Next” or
“Previous” to select the name
you want.
4. If the name has more than one
number, press [Left] or [Right]
to select the number you want.
5. Say nothing for 3 seconds or
press [ ] and the phone will
dial the currently selected
number.
Applications
.
→
Menu
→
Name
>
Search for a
name
1. In Idle mode, press <
and select
Voice Commands
search
2. At the voice prompt, say a
name.
3. If necessary, say “Next” or
“Previous” to select the name
you want.
4. Say nothing for 3 seconds or
press [ ] and the phone will
display the contact information .
Applications
.
→
Menu
→
Name
>
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Step outside the phone
Access a menu
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1. In Idle mode, press <
and select
Voice Commands
menu
2. At the voice prompt, say a
menu name, for example,
Phonebook.
3. Say nothing for 3 seconds or
press [ ] and the phone will
open the menu.
Applications
.
→
Menu
→
Direct
>
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 ac cessed 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 in to the card
slot, with the label side face
down.
2. Push the card in with your
thumb until it locks into place.
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 52
characters, the file will not display
on the phone.
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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.
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Using AB mode
Press the appropriate key until the character you want
appears on the display .
Key
(Creating an SMS message with GSM-Alphabet encoding)
Characters in order displayed
Upper case
Lower case
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 [Rig ht].
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 [
enter Hello in T9 mode.
T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it
may change with each key that you press.
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], [3], [5], [5], and [6] to
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 [
4. Press [ ] to insert a space and enter the next
word.
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] and [3].
Tips for using T9 mode
• Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes
automatically.
• 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.
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.
Enter text
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