Samsung SGH-E848 User Guide
* 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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English. 06/2007. Rev. 1.0
SGH-E848
User’s Guide
Important safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
Copyright information
•Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of
the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
Bluetooth QD ID: B012609
•JavaTM is a trademark or registered
trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
• Picsel and Picsel ViewerTM are trademarks
of Picsel Technologies, Inc.
• Windows Media Player® is a registered
trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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.
Use of authorised software
Use only Samsung-authorised software. The use of
any unauthorised software could damage your
phone.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your
phone.
For more detailed safety information, see "Health
and safety information" on page 45.
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About this Guide
This User’s Guide provides you with condensed
information about how to use your 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 need to press the
Navigation keys to scroll to the specified
option and then select it.
[ ] Indicates a key on the phone.
< > Indicates a soft key, whose function is
2
For example, [ ]
displayed on the phone screen. For
example, <
Menu
>
• Camera and camcorder
Special
• Synchronisation with
• Music player
Use the camera module on your
phone to take a photo or record
a video.
features of your phone
Windows Media Player
Transfer music files to your
phone directly from the
Windows Media Player.
Play music files using your
phone as a music player. You
can use other phone functions
while listening to music.
• Image editor
Edit or decorate your photos.
•FM radio
Listen to your favourite radio
stations anytime, anywhere.
• Photo printing
Print your photos to preserve
your best moments forever.
•Phone to TV
View photos and video clips
captured with the phone on your
TV screen.
• Offline mode
Switch your phone to Offline
mode to use its non-wireless
functions while on an aeroplane.
•Bluetooth
Transfer media files and
personal data, and connect to
other devices using wireless
Bluetooth technology.
• File viewer
Open documents in various
formats on the phone without
corruption.
•SOS message
Send SOS messages to your
family or friends for help in an
emergency.
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Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Get started 6
First steps to operating your phone
Assemble and charge the phone ...................... 6
Power on or off.............................................. 7
Phone layout ................................................. 8
Keys and icons .............................................. 9
Access menu functions .................................. 12
Enter text .................................................... 13
Customise your phone................................... 17
Step outside the phone 19
Begin with call functions, camera, music player, web
browser, and other special features
Make or answer calls ..................................... 19
Use the camera ............................................ 21
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Play music................................................... 22
Listen to the FM radio ................................... 24
Browse the web ........................................... 25
Use Phonebook ............................................ 26
Send messages ............................................ 27
View messages ............................................ 29
Use Bluetooth .............................................. 30
Menu functions 32
All menu options listed
Health and safety information 45
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press <
1 Logs
1 Recent contacts
2 Missed calls
3 Dialled calls
4 Received calls
5 Sent messages
6 Received messages
7 Delete all
8 Call manager
2 Phonebook
1 Contact list
2 Create contact
3 Group
4 Speed dial
5 My namecard
6 Own numbers
7 Management
8 Service number
3 Music player
4 Browser
1 Home
2 Anysearch
1
Menu
4 Browser
3 SFC home
4 Enter URL
5 Bookmarks
6 Saved pages
7 History
8 Browser settings
9 Streaming settings
5 Messages
1 Create message
2 My messages
3 Templates
4 Delete all
5 Settings
6 SOS Messages
7 Memory status
6 My files
1 Images
2 Videos
3 Music
4 Olympic Games English
5 Sounds
6 Other files
7 Memory card
8 Memory status
> in Idle mode.
2
3
7 Calendar
8 Camera
9 Bluetooth
* Applications
1 Smart search
2 Voice recorder
3 FM radio
4 Image editor
5 Image stamp
6 Java world
7 World clock
8 Calculator
9 Converter
10 Timer
11 Stopwatch
12 Memo
13 SIM application too lkit
0 Alarms
# Settings
1 Time and date
2 Phone settings
3 Display settings
4 Sound settings
5 Light settings
6 Setup wizard
7 Network services
8 Security
9 Connection settings
10 Memory status
11 Reset settings
1. Available only if supported by
your SIM card.
2. Available only if supported by
your service provider.
3. Available only if a memory
1
card is inserted.
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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.
• Use the purchased accessories with only
Samsung-authorised devices. The use of
these accessories with other devices could
cause problems and any repair costs would
not be covered by the warranty.
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Get started
First steps to operating your phone
Assemble and charge the phone
To A C p ower ou t l e t
Removing the battery cover
Power on or off
Switch on
Switch off
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
3. If necessary, enter the
4. When the setup wizard
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
OK
PIN and press <
opens, customise your
phone according to your
preferences. See page
17.
>.
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Get started
Phone layout
Front view
Earpiece
Web a cce ss/
Confirm key
Left soft key
Volu me key s
Dial key
Power key
Multi-function
jack
8
Display
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/
Right)
Right soft key
Delete/Menu
exit key
Alphanumeric keys
Special function keys
Mouthpiece
Rear view
Camera lens
Camera key
Memory card slot
When you close the phone, it locks the exposed
keys to prevent any unwanted phone
operations, from accidentally pressing any of
the keys. To unlock the keypad, press [ ].
Mirror
Keys and icons
Keys
Perform the function indicated on the
bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access the following
menus:
• Up: My menu mode
• Left/Right/Down: your favourite
menus
In Menu mode, scroll through menu
options.
In Idle mode, access the
browser
In Menu mode, select the highlighted
menu option or confirm input.
menu.
WAP
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers
recently dialled, missed, or received.
End a call.
Delete characters from the display.
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 server. Press
and hold [
international call prefix.
0
] to enter an
1
] to
9
Get started
10
Enter special characters or perform
special functions.
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.
Press and hold to switch the phone
on or off.
Press to activate or deactivate the
touch keys.
Press and hold to turn on the
camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo or
record a video.
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
GPRS (2.5G) network
Connecting to GPRS (2.5G)
network
Transferring data in GPRS (2.5G)
network
EDGE network
Connecting to EDGE network
Transferring data in EDGE network
Call in progress
Out of your service area or Offline
mode
SOS message feature active
Memory card inserted
Alarm set
Browsing Internet
Roaming networ k
Call diverting active
Home Zone
Office Zone
Bluetooth active
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or
headset connected
Synchronised with PC
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
Silent mode (Mute)
Silent mode (Vibration)
Ringer type
•: Melody
•: Vibration
• : Vibration then melody
• : Vibration and melody
• : Increasing melody
11
Get started
12
Whisper mode, during a call
Mute mode, during a call
New message:
• : Text or Multimedia
message
•: Email
•: Voicemail
FM radio on
Battery power level
Access menu functions
Select an
option
Use menu
numbers
1. Press a desired soft key.
2. Press the Navigation keys to
move to the next or
previous option.
3. Press <
4. Press <
Press the number key
corresponding to the option
you want.
Select
[ ] to confirm the function
displayed or option
highlighted.
Back
one level.
Press [ ] to return to Idle
mode.
>, <OK>, or
> to move up
Enter text
Change the
text input
mode
Chinese
Pinyin mode
1. In the text entry screen,
press and hold [ ].
2. Select the mode you want.
Korean mode is only available
in the Korean language setting.
To ente r a w o r d :
1. Press the keys corresponding
to the Chinese phonetic
spelling, pinyin.
2. Press [Left] or [Right] to
select alternative pinyins.
3. Press <
Select
Numbers are added to each
character.
> or [ ].
4. If necessary, press [Up] or
[Down] to find the character
you want.
5. Press the number key
corresponding to the
character.
6. When you have finished
typing, press [ ].
Rapid character entry:
To enter the word zhong guo
( ), enter the first character
using the following keystrokes;
9
], [4], [6], [6], [4], [ ] and
[
[
1
]. You do not have to
complete the Pinyin spelling to
include guo ( ). The character
displays automatically.
13
Get started
Chinese
Stroke mode
14
To ente r a w o r d :
1. Press the keys corresponding
to a character’s component
strokes.
2. If necessary, press [Up] or
[Down] to find the character
you want.
3. Press the number key
corresponding to the
character you want.
4. When you have finished
typing, press [ ].
Rapid character entry:
Try entering the characters
zhong guo () using the
following keystrokes: [
and [
9
]. You can enter the
complete pair in only three key
presses.
2
], [8],
ABC mode
English
word mode
To en t e r a w o r d :
Press the appropriate key until
the character you want appears
on the display.
To en t e r a w o r d :
2
1. Press [
] to [9] to start
entering a word.
2. Enter the whole word before
editing or deleting
characters.
3. When the word displays
correctly, press [
0
] to insert
a space.
Otherwise, select a word
from the alternative word
choices.
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