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.

World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com

English (

Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-xxxxA

LTN

). 08/2006. Rev. 1.0

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(

SGH-E786

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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.

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 on

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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, <

• 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.

• 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.

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

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

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 <

1 Call log

1 Recent contacts 2 Missed calls 3 Dialled calls 4 Received calls 5 Delete all 6 Call time 7 Call costs

2 Phonebook

1 Contact list 2 FDN contacts 3 Create contact 4 Group 5 Speed dial 6 My namecard 7 Own number 8 Management 9 Service number

3 Applications

1 Music Player 2 Voice recorder

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3 Applications

3 Image editor

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4 Decision maker

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5 Bluetooth

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6 Java world

p. 40

7 Voice commands

p. 40

8 SIM-AT

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4 Browser

p. 41

1 Home 2 Bookmarks

p. 42

3 Enter URL

p. 43

4 Clear cache

p. 43

5 Profile settings

p. 44

6 Current profile

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5 Messages

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1 Create new message

p. 47

2 My messages 3 Templates

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4 Delete all 5 Settings

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> in Idle mode.

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5 Messages

6 Broadcast messages 7 Memory status

6 My files

1 Images 2 Videos 3 Music 4 Sounds 5 Other files 6 Memory status

7 Planner

1 Alarm 2 Calendar 3 Memo 4 World time 5 Calculator 6 Converter 7 Timer 8 Stopwatch

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8 Camera

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1 Take photo

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2 Record video 3 Go to My photos

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4 Go to My video clips

p. 87

9 Settings

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1 Time and date

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2 Phone settings

p. 91

3 Display settings

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4 Sound settings 5 Light settings

p. 92

6 Network services 7 Security

p. 92

8 Memory status

p. 93

9 Reset settings

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1. Shows only if supported by

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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 pho ne

Keys, features, and locations

Earpiece

Main display

Web access/

Confirm key

Left soft keys

Volume keys

Dial key

Special

function keys

Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/Right)

Right soft key

Power on/off/ Menu exit key

Delete/Voice recognition key Alphanumeric keys Microphone

Camera lens

Headset/Adapter jack

Camera key External display

Music player control keys

Speaker

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.

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.

Power on or off

Switch on

Do not turn 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 co n nec tio n ar e de a cti va t ed. Thi s mo d e is hel pfu l 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 < select

Settings →

→ On

mode

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

Phone settings →

> and

Offline

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.

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.

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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 [ access your voicemail. Press and hold [

] to enter an international

call prefix.

] to

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 menu: press and hold to turn on the camera.

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

Camera

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.

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.

Received signal strength Call in progress Out of your service area; you

cannot make or receive calls Alarm set

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New text message

New voicemail New multimedia message New e-mail One of the message Inboxes

is full Call diverting feature active

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Bluetooth active

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Synchronised with a PC GPRS network EDGE network Home Zone, if registered for

the appropriate service

Office Zone, if registered for the appropriate service

Ringer type

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• None: Melody

• : Vibration

• : Melody and vibration

• : Vibration then melody

• : Melody then vibration

Silent mode (Vibration) Silent mode (Mute)

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Battery power level

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.

Get started

Select an option

Use shortcuts

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

Press the number key corresponding to the option you want.

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 → Phone settings

2. Select a language.

1. In Idle mode, press <

Settings → Sound settings

→ Ring tone

2. Select a ringtone category.

3. Select a ringtone.

4. Press <

→

> and select

→

Save

Language

Incoming call

Idle mode wallpaper

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

For the main display:

1. In Idle mode, press

> and select

Settings → Display settings Main display → Main display

2. Select an image category.

3. Scroll to an image.

4. Press <

For the external display:

1. In Idle mode, press <

Settings → Display settings Cover display

→

Wallpaper →

Save

> and select

→

Wallpaper →

Menu mode skin color

2. Select an image type.

3. For

Clock

, scroll to a clock

Save

type and press < For

Cover title

greeting and press [].

For

Wallpaper images

select an image category and then an image.

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

1. In Idle mode, press

> and select

Settings → Display settings

2. Select a color pattern.

→

Skin

, enter a

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 <

> and select

Settings → Phone settings

2. Select a key.

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

→

Shortcuts

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 <

> 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. Scroll to an item.

3. Press [ ].

→

My menu

Silent mode

Phone lock

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

Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.

You can protect the phone against unauthorized use with a phone password. The phone will require the password on power-up.

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 <

5. Select

6. Select

7. Enter the password and press <

Phone lock

Enable

Get started

Make/Answer calls

Make a call

Answer a call

Adjust the volume during a call

1. Enter an area code and phone number.

2. Press [ ].

3. To end the call, press [ ].

1. When the phone rings, press [ ].

2. To end the call, press [ ].

Press

[/]

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

[]

camera.

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

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

4. Press < another photo.

to turn on the

[]

Back

> to take

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 select

2. Press [ ] or start recording.

3. Press [ ], < >, or

[]

video is saved automatically.

4. Press < > to record another video.

Record video

to stop recording. The

[]

Play a video

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

→ Videos →

files clips

2. Select the video clip you want.

My video

Step outside the phone

Play music

Copy music files to the phone

Use these methods:

• Download from the wireless web

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• 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

1. In Idle mode, press <

Menu> Applications → Music Player

2. Press < select

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

Add

4. Press < the Music player screen.

and select

Options

Add music

Back

> to return to

> and

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 web browser

In Idle mode, press [ ].

Step outside the phone

Navigate the web

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

• To select an item, press <> or [ ].

• To return to the previous page, press <

[].

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

•

To use brows e r m e n u options

[].

•

To use web page options,

[].

press

Back

> or

, select or press

Use Phonebook

Add a contact

To the phone’s memory:

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

2. Select 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.

Phone →

New →

Find a contact

To the S I M c a r d :

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

SIM →

New

2. Select

3. Enter a name.

4. Press [ ] to save the contact.

1. In Idle mode, press <

Contacts

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 <

> and select

Phonebook → My namecard

2. Specify your contact information.

3. Press [ ] to save the name card.

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

Options

Send via →

> and

Step outside the phone

Send messages

Send a text message (SMS)

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Messages → Create new message message

2. Enter the message text and press [ ].

3. Enter destination numbers.

4. Press [ ] to send the message.

→ .

Text

Send a multimedia message (MMS)

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Messages → Create new message message

2. Select

3. Enter the message subject and press [ ].

4. Select

Sound

5. For

Add image

and add an image or a video clip.

For

sound

clip.

→

Multimedia

Subject

Image or video

Sound

and add a sound

Add video

, select

Add

Send an e-mail

6. Select

7. Enter the message text and

8. Press <

9. Enter destination numbers

10.Press [ ] to send the

1. In Idle mode, press

2. Select

Text

press [ ].

Options

select

Send

or e-mail addresses.

message.

Menu> Messages → message

Subject

> and

and select

Create new

→

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

4. Select

5. Enter the e-mail text and

6. Select

7. Add image, video, sound,

8. Press <

9. Enter e-mail addresses.

10.Press [ ]

Message

press [ ].

File attach

music files, or document files.

Options

select

Send

e-mail.

> and

to send the

Step outside the phone

View messages

View a text message

When a notification appears:

1. Press <

2. Select the message from

From the Inbox:

1. In Idle mode, press

2. Select an SMS message

View

the Inbox.

> and select

Messages → My messages

().

→

Inbox

View a multimedia message

When a notification appears:

1. Press <

2. Select the message from

From the Inbox:

1. In Idle mode, press

2. Select an MMS message

View

the Inbox.

> and select

Messages → My messages

().

→

Inbox

View an e-mail

1. In Idle mode, press

> and select

Messages → messages

2. Select

3. Select an e-mail or a header.

4. If you selected a header, press < select body of the e-mail.

→

Email inbox

Check new mail

Options

Retrieve

> and

to view the

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

Applications → Bluetooth

→ Activation → On

2. Select

visibility

other devices to find your phone.

> and select

My phone’s

→ On to allow

Step outside the phone

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