Samsung SGHE786 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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SGH-E786

User’s Guide

Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.

Important safety precautions

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

Drive safely at all times

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

Switch off the phone when refuelling

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

Switch off in an aircraft

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

Switch off the phone near all medical equipment

Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy. 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 the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on.

Emergency call

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 unauthorized 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 126.

precautions safety Important

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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 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 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

• Music player

Play music files using your phone as a music player.

• Bluetooth

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

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•Voice recognition

Just say a command to dial a phone number or access features.

•Get personal with photo caller ID

See who’s calling you when their very own photo displays.

•Name card

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

•Java

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

•Digital data printing

Print images, messages, and other personal data directly from your phone.

•Multimedia Message Service (MMS)

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

•E-mail

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

•Offline mode

Switch your phone to offline to use its non-wireless functions in an airplane.

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phone your of features Special

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
Install and charge the phone .................................	7
Power on or off....................................................	9
Keys and display................................................	10
Access menu functions .......................................	13
Customise your phone........................................	14
Make/Answer calls .............................................	18
Step outside the phone	18

Begin with your camera, the music player, and other special features

Use the camera .................................................	18
Play music ........................................................	20
Browse the web.................................................	21
4 Use Phonebook..................................................	22

Send messages .................................................	24
View messages..................................................	26
Use Bluetooth....................................................	27
Use voice recognition .........................................	29
Enter text	31
ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
Call functions	34
Advanced calling features
Menu functions	39
All menu options listed
Any PC	122
Special programme guide for your PC
Solve problems	123
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information	126
Index	157

Overview of menu functions

To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode.

1	Call log	p. 39
1	Recent contacts	p. 39
2	Missed calls	p. 40
3	Dialled calls	p. 40
4	Received calls	p. 40
5	Delete all	p. 40
6	Call time	p. 40
7	Call costs1	p. 41
2 Phonebook		p. 41
1	Contact list	p. 42
2	FDN contacts	p. 43
3	Create contact	p. 43
4	Group	p. 44
5	Speed dial	p. 45
6	My namecard	p. 46
7	Own number	p. 46
8	Management	p. 47
9	Service number1	p. 47
3	Applications	p. 48
1	Music Player	p. 48
2	Voice recorder	p. 51

3	Applications (continued)
3	Image editor	p. 53
4	Decision maker	p. 54
5	Bluetooth	p. 55
6	Java world	p. 58
7	Voice commands	p. 59
8	SIM-AT1	p. 61
4 Browser		p. 62
1	Home	p. 62
2	Bookmarks	p. 63
3	Enter URL	p. 64
4	Clear cache	p. 64
5	Profile settings	p. 64
6	Current profile	p. 65
5 Messages		p. 66
1	Create new message	p. 66
2	My messages	p. 71
3	Templates	p. 77
4	Delete all	p. 78
5	Settings	p. 78

5Messages (continued)

6Broadcast messages p. 86

7	Memory status	p. 86
6	My files	p. 87
1	Images	p. 87
2	Videos	p. 88
3	Music	p. 90
4	Sounds	p. 90
5	Other files	p. 91
6	Memory status	p. 91
7	Planner	p. 92
1	Alarm	p. 92
2	Calendar	p. 93
3	Memo	p. 97
4	World time	p. 98
5	Calculator	p. 98
6	Converter	p. 99
7	Timer	p. 99
8	Stopwatch	p. 100

8 Camera		p. 100
1	Take photo	p. 101
2	Record video	p. 105
3	Go to My photos	p. 108
4	Go to My video clips	p. 108
9	Settings	p. 109
1	Time and date	p. 109
2	Phone settings	p. 109
3	Display settings	p. 113
4	Sound settings	p. 115
5	Light settings	p. 116
6	Network services	p. 117
7	Security	p. 119
8	Memory status	p. 121
9	Reset settings	p. 121

1.Shows only if supported by your SIM card.

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Unpack

Make sure you have each item

•Phone

•Travel Adapter

•Battery

•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

		Camera lens
		Headset/Adapter
	Earpiece	jack
		Camera key
		External display
	Main display	Music player
		control keys
		Speaker

	Web access/	Navigation keys
		(Up/Down/Left/Right)
	Confirm key	Right soft key
	Left soft keys	Power on/off/
	Volume keys	Menu exit key
	Dial key	Delete/Voice recognition key
		Alphanumeric
		keys
		Microphone
	Special
	function keys

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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 cover.

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

Install the SIM card.

Make sure that the gold-colored contacts on the card are face down.

Install the battery.

Reattach the cover.

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Get started

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 wall outlet.

Remove the adapter from the phone.

Low battery indicator

When the battery is low:

•a warning tone sounds,

•the battery low 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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Power on or off

Switch on 1. Open the phone.

2. Press and hold [].

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

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

Switch off 1. Open the phone.

2. Press and hold [].

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 and at a hospital.

To switch to Offline mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Phone settings → Offline mode → On.

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

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Get started

Keys and display

Keys

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

In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly. p. 110

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 numbers recently dialled, missed, or received.

Delete characters from the display or items in an application.

In Idle mode, initiate the voice recognition feature. Start voice dialing when held down.

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.

Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters.

In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to access your voicemail. Press and hold [0] to enter an international call prefix.

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Enter special characters.

In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to activate or deactivate Silent mode. Press and hold [] to enter a pause between numbers.

Adjust the phone volume.

In Idle mode, with the phone open, adjust the key tone volume. With the phone closed, press and hold to turn on the external display.

In Idle mode, access the Camera menu: press and hold to turn on the camera.

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

Press and hold to launch or close the music player.

Pause or resume playing music.

Return to the previous file during playback.

Move backward in a file when held down.

Skip to the next file during playback. Skip forward in a file when held down.

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Get started

Display
Layout									Icons
									display various icons.
									Text and graphics
									display messages,
									instructions, and
									information you enter.
									Soft key function
	Menu					Contacts			indicators
									show the current
									functions assigned
									to the soft keys.
Icons						Received signal strength
						Call in progress
						Out of your service area; you
						cannot make or receive calls
						Alarm set			p. 92

New text message

New voicemail

New multimedia message New e-mail

One of the message Inboxes is full

Call diverting feature active p. 117

Bluetooth active p. 55 Synchronised with a PC GPRS network

EDGE network

Home Zone, if registered for the appropriate service

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Office Zone, if registered for the appropriate service

Ringer type p. 115

•None: Melody

• : Vibration

•: Melody and vibration

• : Vibration then melody

•: Melody then vibration

Silent mode (Vibration) Silent mode (Mute) p. 115 Battery power level

Access menu functions

Use the The roles of the soft keys vary

soft keys depending on the function you are using. The bottom line of the

display indicates their current role.

Select Back

Press the left soft	Press the right
key to select the	soft key to return
highlighted option.	to the previous
	menu level.

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Get started

Select an	1. Press a desired soft key.
option	2. Press the Navigation keys to
	move to the next or previous
	option.
	3. Press <Select> or [		] to
	confirm the function displayed
	or option highlighted.
	4. To exit, choose either of the
	following methods:
	•	Press <Back> to move up
		one level.
	•	Press [ ] to return to Idle
		mode.
Use	Press the number key

shortcuts corresponding to the option you want.

Customise your phone

Display	1.	In Idle mode, press
		<Menu> and select
language
		Settings → Phone
		settings → Language.
	2.	Select a language.
Call ringer	1.	In Idle mode, press
		<Menu> and select
melody
		Settings → Sound
		settings → Incoming call
		→ Ring tone.
	2.	Select a ringtone category.
	3.	Select a ringtone.
	4.	Press <Save>.

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Idle mode wallpaper

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

For the main display:

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select

Settings → Display settings → Wallpaper → Main display → Main display.

2.Select an image category.

3.Scroll to an image.

4.Press <Save>.

For the external display:

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select

Settings → Display settings → Wallpaper → Cover display.

2.Select an image type.

3.For Clock, scroll to a clock type and press <Save>.

For Cover title, enter a greeting and press

[].

For Wallpaper images, select an image category and then an image.

Menu mode skin color

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

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select

Settings → Display settings → Skin.

2.Select a color pattern.

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Get started

Menu shortcuts

You can set [Left], [Right], and [Down] to function as shortcuts to access your favourite menus.

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select

Settings → Phone settings → Shortcuts.

2.Select a key.

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

My menu mode

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

To set a My menu item:

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select

Settings → Phone settings → My menu.

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.Scroll to an item.

3.Press [].

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		You can switch the phone to
	Silent mode
		Silent mode to avoid disturbing
		other people.
		Press and hold [ ] in Idle
		mode.
		You can protect the phone
	Phone lock
		against unauthorized use with
		a phone password. The phone
		will require the password on
		power-up.
		1. In Idle mode, press
		<Menu> and select
		Settings → Security →
		Change password.
		2. Enter the default password,
		00000000, and press
		<OK>.

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

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

5.Select Phone lock.

6.Select Enable.

7.Enter the password and press <OK>.

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Make/Answer calls

		1.	Enter an area code and
	Make a call
			phone number.
		2.	Press [	].
		3.	To end the call, press [		].
		1.	When the phone rings,
	Answer
			press [	].
	a call
		2.	To end the call, press [		].
	Adjust the	Press [ /		].

volume during a call

Step outside the phone

Begin with your camera, the music player, and other special features

Use the camera

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

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

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

4.Press <Back> to take another photo.

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		1.	In Idle mode, press				1. In Idle mode, press
	View a photo					Play a video
			<Menu> and select My				<Menu> and select My
			files → Images → My				files → Videos → My video
			photos.				clips.
		2.	Select the photo you want.				2. Select the video clip you
							want.
		1.	In Idle mode, press [ ]
	Record
			and select Record video.
	a video
		2.	Press [	] or [	] to
			start recording.
		3.	Press [	], <	>, or
			[ ] to stop recording. The

video is saved automatically.

4.Press <> to record another video.

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Step outside the phone

Play music

Copy music files to the phone

	Create a
Use these methods:	play list
• Download from the wireless
web p. 62
• Download from a computer
using the optional Samsung
PC Studio Samsung PC
Studio User’s Guide
• Receive via Bluetooth
p. 55

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select

Applications → Music Player.

2.Press <Options> and select Add music.

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

4.Press <Back> to return to the Music player screen.

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Play music files

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

2.During playback, use the following keys:

•: pauses or resumes playback.

•Up: accesses the current play list.

•Left: returns to the previous file. Moves backward in a file when held down.

•Right: skips to the next file. Skips forward in a file when held down.

•/: adjusts the volume.

•Down: stops playback.

Browse the web

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

Launch the	In Idle mode, press [	].
web browser

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Step outside the phone

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

•To select an item, press <> or [].

•To return to the previous page, press <Back> or [].

•To return to the homepage, press and hold [].

•To use browser menu

options, select

or press

[].

•To use web page options, press [].

Use Phonebook

	Add a	To the phone’s memory:
		1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
	contact
		number and press [	].

2.Select Phone → New → a number type.

3.Specify contact information: First name, Last name, Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Other, Email, Graphic ID, Alert, Group, and Notes.

4.Press [] to save the contact.

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To the SIM card:

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

2.Select SIM → New.

3.Enter a name.

4.Press [] to save the contact.

		1.	In Idle mode, press
	Find a
			<Contacts>.
	contact
		2.	Enter the first few letters of
			the name you want.
		3.	Select a contact.
		4.	Scroll to a number and
			press [ ] to dial, or press
			[	] to edit contact
			information.

Create and send a name card

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select

Phonebook → My namecard.

2.Specify your contact information.

3.Press [] to save the name card.

4.To send the name card, press <Options> and select Send via → a sending method.

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Step outside the phone

Send messages

Send a text message (SMS)

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select

Messages → Create new message → Text message.

2.Enter the message text and press [].

3.Enter destination numbers.

4.Press [] to send the message.

Send a multimedia message (MMS)

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select

Messages → Create new message → Multimedia message.

2.Select Subject.

3.Enter the message subject and press [].

4.Select Image or video or Sound.

5.For Image or video, select Add image or Add video and add an image or a video clip.

For Sound, select Add sound and add a sound clip.

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6.Select Text.

7.Enter the message text and press [].

8.Press <Options> and select Send.

9.Enter destination numbers or e-mail addresses.

		10.Press [		] to send the
			message.
		1.	In Idle mode, press
	Send an
			<Menu> and select
	e-mail
			Messages → Create new
			message → Email.
		2.	Select Subject.

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

4.Select Message.

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

6.Select File attach.

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

8.Press <Options> and select Send.

9.Enter e-mail addresses.

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

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Step outside the phone

View messages

View a text message

When a notification appears:

1.Press <View>.

2.Select the message from the Inbox.

From the Inbox:

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select

Messages → My messages → Inbox.

2.Select an SMS message ().

View a multimedia message

When a notification appears:

1.Press <View>.

2.Select the message from the Inbox.

From the Inbox:

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select

Messages → My messages → Inbox.

2.Select an MMS message ( ).

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View an e-mail

1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select

Messages → My messages → Email inbox.

2.Select Check new mail.

3.Select an e-mail or a header.

4.If you selected a header, press <Options> and select Retrieve to view the body of the e-mail.

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	1. In Idle mode, press
		<Menu> and select
	Bluetooth
		Applications → Bluetooth
		→ Activation → On.
		2. Select My phone’s
		visibility → On to allow
		other devices to find your
		phone.

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