Samsung SGHE900 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
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Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-0XXXXA
English. 03/2006. Rev. 1.0.
Draft 06.03.15
SW: E900XXFC2
SGH-E900
User’s Guide
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 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 you and 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 99.
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 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.
[ ]
< >
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,
[Centre]
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
• Image editor
Crop, resize, rotate, and decorate
your photos.
•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.
•Web browser
Access the wireless web to get upto-the-minute information and a
wide variety of media content.
•Java
Enjoy Java™-based embedded
games and download new games.
• Name card
Create name cards with your
number and profile. Whenever
introducing yourself to others, use
this convenient electronic name
card.
Special features of your phone
• File viewer
Open documents in various formats
on the phone without corruption.
• Phone to TV
View photos and video clips
captured with the phone on your TV
screen.
• 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, and
audio attachments.
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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........................................................ 8
Keys and display ..................................................... 9
Access menu functions ............................................ 12
Customise your phone............................................. 13
Make/Answer calls .................................................. 15
Step outside the phone 16
Begin with your camera, the music player, the web, and
other special features
Use the camera ...................................................... 16
Play music ............................................................. 17
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Browse the web...................................................... 18
Use Phonebook ...................................................... 18
Send messages ...................................................... 20
View messages....................................................... 21
Use Bluetooth ........................................................ 22
Use a memory card................................................. 23
Watch the phone display on a TV .............................. 25
Enter text 27
AB, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
Call functions 29
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 33
All menu options listed
Solve problems 97
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 99
Index 106
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 Create contact
3 Group
4 Speed dial
5 My namecard
6 Own number
7 Management
8 Service number
9 Information
number
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Menu
> in Idle mode.
3 Applications
1 Music player
2 Voice recorder
3 Image editor
4 Java world
5 World clock
6 Alarm
7 Calculator
8 Converter
9 Timer
10 Stopwatch
11 Key management
12 Memo
13 SIM AT
4 Browser
1 Home
2 Enter URL
3 Bookmarks
4 Saved pages
5 History
6 Clear cache
7 Browser settings
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5 Messages
1 Create message
2 My messages
3 Templates
4 Delete all
5 Settings
6 Memory status
6 My Files
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
9 Settings
1 Time and date
2 Phone settings
3 Display settings
4 Sound settings
5 Light settings
6 Network services
7 Bluetooth
8 Security
9 Connection settings
10 Reset settings
* Shows only if supported by your
SIM card.
** Shows only if a memory card is
inserted.
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Unpack
A
You r phon e
Make sure you have each item
Phone
Battery
Tra v e l A d a p t e r
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.
Keys, features, and locations
Earpiece
Display
Web access/
Confirm key
(Centre)
Left soft key
Volume ke ys
Backward
key
Dial key
lphanumeric
keys
Special
function keys
Memory card
slot
Play/Pause/
Stop key
Right soft key
Forwar d key
Delete/Menu
exit key
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/
Left/Right)
Microphone
Camera flash
Camera lens
Power on/
off key
Camera key
Music player
Headset/
Adapter jack
Speaker
key
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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.
Insert the SIM card.
Install the battery. Rattach the battery
cover.
Plug the travel adapter into the phone.
If the phone is already
on, first turn it off by
pressing and holding
[].
Make sure that the goldcoloured contacts on the
card are face down.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.
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Get started
When the phone is completely charged (the
battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter
from the power outlet.
Remove the adapter from the phone.
Power on or off
Switch on
Do not turn on
the phone when
mobile phone
use is prohibited.
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ] on the right
3. If necessary, enter the PIN and
of the phone.
press <
OK
>.
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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Switch off
Key Lock mode
When you close the phone, the keypad lock feature
locks the exposed keys so that nothing will happen if
the keys are accidentally pressed.
To unlock the keypad, press [ ].
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
Keys and display
Keys
Press and hold to switch the phone on or
off.
In Idle mode, press to launch or close the
music player.
In Idle mode, press to turn on the
camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo or record
a video.
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.
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In Idle mode, launch the web browser.
In Menu mode, select the highlighted
menu option or confirm input.
In Music player mode, play or pause
music. Press and hold to stop playback.
Returns to the previous file during music
playback.
Skip to the next file during music
playback.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve 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.
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Get started
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Enter numbers, letters, and some special
characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold
[1]
to
access your voicemail server. Press and
hold [
0
] to 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, adjust the keypad tone
volume.
Display
Layout
*
Icons
Icons
display various icons.
Text and graphics
display messages,
instructions, and
information you enter.
Menu Contacts
Soft key function
indicators
show the current functions
assigned to the soft keys.
Received signal strength
GPRS network
Connecting to GPRS network
EDGE network
Connecting to EDGE network
Call in progress
Out of your service area; you
cannot make or receive calls
Icons
Connected to Internet
Connected to a secured web page
Synchronised with PC
Connected to Bluetooth
hands-free
Bluetooth active
Call diverting feature active
Home Zone, if registered for the
appropriate service
Office Zone, if registered for the
appropriate service
Roaming network
New text message
New multimedia message
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car kit or headset
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New e-mail
New voicemail
New configuration message
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
Memory card inserted
Alarm set
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.
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Get started
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Get started
Access menu functions
Use the soft
keys
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The roles of the soft keys vary
depending on the function you are
using. The bottom line of the
display indicates their current role.
Press the left
soft key to select
the highlighted
option.
Select Back
Press the right
soft key to return
to the previous
menu level.
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 <
Select
> or [Centre] 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.
Press the number key
corresponding to the option you
want.
For menu numbers 10, 11, and 12,
press [
0
], [] and [] respectively.
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 → Phone
→
Language
Settings → Sound
→
Incoming call →
.
Save
>.
Menu
Menu
Idle mode
>
.
>
wallpaper
Menu mode
skin colour
You can set wallpaper for the idle
screen on the main display.
1. In Idle mode, press <
and select
settings
display
2. Select an image or a video
category.
3. Select an image or a 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 → Display
→
Wallpaper → Main
.
Select
Save
>.
Settings → Display
→
Skin
>.
Menu
>
Menu
>
.
Get started
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Get started
Menu
shortcuts
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You can set the Navigation keys to
function as shortcuts to access
your favourite menus.
1. In Idle mode, press <
and select
settings
2. Select a key.
3. Select a menu to be assigned to
the key.
Settings → Phone
→
Shortcuts
Menu
.
>
My Menu
Quiet mode
You can set up a menu for your
own favourite menu items.
To set a My menu item:
1. In Idle mode, press <
and select
settings
2. Select an item.
3. Select a menu for the item.
To access a My menu item:
1. In Idle mode, press [Up].
2. Scroll to an item.
3. Press [
You can switch the phone to Quiet
mode to avoid disturbing other
people.
Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.
Settings → Phone
→
My menu
OK
].
Menu
.
>
Phone lock
You can protect the phone against
unauthorised use with a phone
password. The phone will require
the password on power-up.
1. In Idle mode, press <
and select
Security → Change
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 →
.
, and press <OK>.
OK
Phone lock
Enable
>.
Menu
>
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 rings, press
[].
2. To end the call, press [ ].
Press [ / ].
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Step outside the phone
Begin with your camera, the music player, the web, and
other special features
Use the camera
Take a photo
1. Open the phone.
2. In Idle mode, press [ ] to turn
on the camera.
3. Aim the lens at the subject and
make any desired adjustments.
4. Press [ ] or [Centre] to take a
photo. The photo is saved
automatically.
5.
Pres
s <
Preview
another photo.
> to
take
Record a video
Play a video
1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to turn
on the camera.
2. Press [
3. Press [ ] or [Centre] to start
4. Press [ ] or < > to stop
5. Press <
1.
2. Select the video you want.
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mode.
recording.
recording. The video is saved
automatically.
another video.
In Idle mode, press <
and select
Videos → My
] to switch to Record
Preview
> to record
Menu
File manager →
video clips
.
>
View a photo
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1. In Idle mode, press <
and select
Images → My photos
2. Select the photo you want.
File manager →
Menu
.
>
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