Samsung SGH-E640 - Manuals

5 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call records p.29 1 Current contacts 2 Missed calls 3 Dialled calls 4 Received calls 5 Delete all 6 Call time 7 Call costs * p.29 p.30 p.30 p.30 p.30 p.30 p.31 2 Phonebook p.31 1 Contact list 2 FDN list * 3 Add new ...

6 Unpack Make sure you have each item You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. Phone Travel adapter Battery User’s manual The items supplied with your phone and the accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. Your phone Button...

7 Get started First steps to operating your phone SIM card informationWhen 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 th...

8 Get started Low battery indicatorWhen 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 Remove the adapter from the phone...

9 Ge t s ta rte d Keys and display Key(s) Description Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly. p. 78 In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options. In Idle mode, launch the web browser.In Menu mode, select the highlighted m...

10 Get started Display * The icons shown on the display may vary, depending on your country or service provider. Layout The display has the three areas. Icons Received signal strengthCall in progressOut of your service area; you cannot send or receive calls Alarm setNew text message New voicemail me...

11 Ge t s ta rte d 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. Press the left soft key to access Menu mode. Press the right soft key to access Contact list in the Phonebo...

12 Get started Customise your phone 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Phone settings → Language. 2. Select a language. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Sound settings → Incoming call → Ring tone. 2. Press [Left] or [Right] and select a ringer category...

15 Step outside the phone Begin with your camera, music, and other special features Use camera 1. Open the phone.2. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and adjust the image. 4. Press [ ] to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. 5. Press [ ...

16 Step outside the phone Play MP3s Use these methods:• Download from the wireless web p. 43 • Download from a computer using Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Receive via Bluetooth p. 87 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Applications → MP3 player. 2. Press <Options&...

17 Ste p outsid e th e phone Browse the web Using the 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. Use Phonebook In Idle mode, press [ ]. • To scroll through browser items, press [Up] or [Down]...

18 Step outside the phone Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press <Contacts>. 2. Select an entry.3. Select a number and press [ ] to dial, or press <Options> to access options. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Phonebook → My name card. 2. Specify your contact information. 3. P...

19 Ste p outsid e th e phone 4. Select Picture & Video → Pictures or Videos → a category. 5. Select a photo or a video clip and press <Add>. 6. Select Sound → a category. 7. Select a sound clip and press <Add>. 8. Select Message.9. Enter the message text and press [ ]. 10. Press <...

20 Step outside the phone View messages - When a notification appears: 1. Press <View>.2. Select a message from the Inbox. From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → My messages → Inbox. 2. Select a message. When a notification appears: 1. Press <View>.2. S...

21 Ste p outsid e th e 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. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings →...

22 Enter text T9, ABC, Number, and Symbol mode You can enter text for some features such as messaging, Phonebook, or Calendar, using T9, ABC , Number, and Symbol modes. Changing the text input mode The text input mode indicator appears when the cursor is in a text field. Press the right soft key to ...

E nte r text 23 • Press [ ] to change case. Lower case (No indicator), Initial capital ( ), and Capital lock ( ) are available. • 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...

24 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, Spell appears on the bottom line. 3. Press <Spell>.4. Enter the word you want using ABC mode and press <OK>. Using Number mode Number mode e...

Call f un cti on s 25 Making a call from Phonebook Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook. p. 31 You can also use the speed dial feature to assign your most frequently called numbers to specific number keys. p. 34 Dialling a number from the...

26 Call functions 3. Press [ ] to dial the number you want. Using the headset Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone. Connect the headset to the jack on the left side of the phone. The button on the headset work as listed below: Options during a call You can access a numbe...

Call f un cti on s 27 1. Press [ ] to answer the call. The first call is automatically put on hold. 2. Press <Swap> to switch between the calls.3. Press <Options> and select End held call to end the call on hold. 4. To end the current call, press [ ]. Transferring a call You can transfer...

28 Call functions 1. When connected with a teleservice system, press <Options> and select Send DTMF. 2. Enter the number you need to send and press <OK>. Using Phonebook You can access the Phonebook menu to locate or store entries. p. 31 Press <Options> and select Phonebook. Muting...

29 4. If desired, call another person or answer an incoming call. 5. Press <Options> and select Join.6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 as desired. Having a private conversation with one participant 1. Press <Options> and select Private. 2. Select a name or number from the participant list. You can...

30 Menu functions Using call record options While viewing the call list, press <Options> to access the following options:• Details: show the details of the selected call.• Call: edit the selected number and dial the number. • Save as contacts: save the phone number to the phone or SIM card mem...

M enu fu nctions Ph on eb ook (M enu 2) 31 • Reset timers: reset the call timers. You need to enter the phone password. Call costs (Menu 1.7) This network feature displays the cost of calls. This menu is available only if your SIM card supports this feature. Note that this is not intended to be used...

32 Menu functions Using Phonebook options While viewing the contact list or contact details, press <Options> to access the following options:• View: open details about the contact.• Edit: edit the contact information.• Send message: send an SMS or MMS message.• Add new contact: add a new conta...

M enu fu nctions Ph on eb ook (M enu 2) 33 Add new contact (Menu 2.3) Use this menu to add a new contact to Phonebook. Storing a number in the phone’s memory 1. Select Phone.2. Change the settings or enter information about the contact.• First name/Last name: assign a name.• Mobile/Home/Office/Fax/O...

34 Menu functions Adding members to a caller group 1. Select a group.2. Press <Add>. The list of contacts stored in your phone’s memory is displayed. 3. Select the contact you want to add to the selected group. 4. To add more members, press <Options> and select Add → a contact. Repeat th...

M enu fu nctions Ph on eb ook (M enu 2) 35 Dialling speed dial entries Press and hold the appropriate key in Idle mode. My name card (Menu 2.6) Use this menu to create a name card and send it to other people. Saving your name card The procedure for creating your name card is the same as the one for ...

36 Menu functions • Delete all: delete all of the contacts from your phone’s memory, your SIM card, or both.1. Press [ ] to check the location(s) to be cleared. 2. Press <Delete> and then <Yes>. If you select FDN, you need to enter the PIN2. 3. Enter the phone password and press <OK&g...

M enu fu nctions Applic at ions (M enu 3) 37 The downloaded or received files are stored in the Music folder. p. 64 Creating a play list Add MP3 files to the play list.1. From the MP3 player screen, press <Options> and select Add to list. 2. Select either of the following options: • Add all: a...

38 Menu functions • Play: play the selected file.• Send via: send the selected file via e-mail or Bluetooth. • Open play list: display the play list.• Set as: set the file as your ringtone, alarm tone, or a caller alert melody for a Phonebook entry. • Delete: delete the selected file from the Music ...

M enu fu nctions Applic at ions (M enu 3) 39 Playing a voice memo 1. From the Voice recorder screen, press <Options> and select Go to voice list. 2. Select a voice memo. The memo plays. During playback, use the following keys: Using voice memo options From the Voice recorder screen, press <...

40 Menu functions Java world (Menu 3.3) Use this menu to access and play Java games and to select a profile for accessing Java services. Using Java game options From the Java world screen, select Downloads and press <Options> to access the following options:• Launch: launch the selected game.•...

M enu fu nctions Applic at ions (M enu 3) 41 World time (Menu 3.4) Use this menu to set your local time zone and find out what time it is in another part of the world. Setting your local time zone 1. From the world map, press [Left] or [Right] to select the city that corresponds to your home time zo...

42 Menu functions Otherwise, press <Snooze> or any key to stop the alarm and cause it to sound again after 5 minutes. You can do this a maximum of five times. Setting the alarm to ring even if the phone is off From the Alarm screen, select Auto power → On. If the phone is off when it is time f...

M enu fu nctions Brows er (M enu 4) 43 Timer (Menu 3.8) Use this menu to set a period of time for the phone to count down. The phone will sound an alarm when the specified period of time has expired. Starting the timer 1. Press <Set>.2. Enter the length of time you want to count down and press...

44 Menu functions Home (Menu 4.1) Use this menu to connect your phone to the network and load the home page of the wireless web service provider. You can also press [ ] in Idle mode. Navigating with the web browser Using browser menu options Press [ ] or select on the top of the screen to access the...

M enu fu nctions Brows er (M enu 4) 45 Bookmarks (Menu 4.2) Use this menu to save URL addresses in order to quickly access websites. Adding a bookmark 1. Select an empty location. 2. Enter a name for the bookmark and press [Down].3. Enter a URL address and press [ ]. Accessing a bookmarked page Scro...

46 Menu functions • GPRS settings: customise the following GPRS network settings:When the proxy is set to Enable:Proxy IP: enter the web gateway address.Proxy port: enter the port number.APN: enter the access point name of the GPRS network gateway.Login ID: enter the user ID.Password: enter the pass...

M enu fu nctions Mess ag es ( M enu 5) 47 Messages (Menu 5) Use the Messages menu to send and receive text messages, multimedia messages, and e-mails. You can also use the web push message and cell broadcast message features.To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Messages. C...

48 Menu functions To send the message to more than one recipient, press [Down] and fill in additional destination fields. 5. Press [ ] to send the message. Multimedia message (Menu 5.1.2) Multimedia Message Service (MMS) delivers messages containing a combination of text, image, video, and audio, fr...

M enu fu nctions Mess ag es ( M enu 5) 49 • Edit page: change the duration of page display or move the page forward. • Attach: attach a name card or calender data as a data format attachment. • Remove subject/Remove message: delete the subject or text. • Remove media/Remove sound: delete an added it...

50 Menu functions • Remove subject/Remove message: delete the subject or text. • Remove: delete the selected attachment or all attachments. • Remove all attachments: delete all attachments. 8. When you finish, press <Options> and select Send. 9. Enter an e-mail address. To send the e-mail to m...

M enu fu nctions Mess ag es ( M enu 5) 51 • Delete: delete the message or all messages.• Move to my folder: move the message to the My folder box. • Move to phone/Move to SIM: move the SMS message between the SIM card and the phone’s memory. • Sort by: change the sort order of the messages.• Protect...

52 Menu functions • Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message. • Cut media: save media content from the message into your phone’s memory. • Properties: access the message properties.Web push messages• Go to URL: connect to the URL specified in the message. • Cut ...

M enu fu nctions Mess ag es ( M enu 5) 53 • Message that the phone has failed to send While viewing the message list, press <Options> to access the following options:• Cancel sending: cancel sending the message.• View: open the message.• Send/Send again: send the message.• Edit: edit the messa...

M enu fu nctions Mess ag es ( M enu 5) 55 • Protection: protect the e-mail from being deleted.• Properties: access the e-mail properties.While viewing a header or e-mail, press <Options> to access the following options:• Retrieve: retrieve one or all e-mails.• Open file: open the attached file...

56 Menu functions Templates (Menu 5.3) Use this menu to create, edit, and send SMS or MMS templates. Text template (Menu 5.3.1) Use this menu to preset frequently used text messages.1. Select an empty location.2. Enter a message and press [ ]. 3. Press <Options> to access the following options...

M enu fu nctions Mess ag es ( M enu 5) 57 Send settings: set up the following options for sending a text message.• Reply path: allow the recipient to reply to you through your message centre. • Delivery report: set the network to inform you when your message has been delivered. • Validity period: se...

58 Menu functions • Report allowed: send a delivery report from the network to the sender. • Home reception: determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are in your home service area. • Roaming reception: determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you...

M enu fu nctions Mess ag es ( M enu 5) 59 - Password: enter the password. Version: select an available OMA version and maximum size limit for sending or receiving messages. Block number: specify phone numbers from which messages will not be accepted. Numbers specified here are also included in the S...

M enu fu nctions Mess ag es ( M enu 5) 61 Protocol type: select the protocol for the incoming e-mail server. The remaining options depend on the protocol type setting. When the protocol type is POP3:POP3 server: enter the IP address or domain name of the server that receives your e-mail. POP3 port: ...

62 Menu functions • Service centre: specify the address of the server from which you want to receive web push messages, the Receive option is set to SMS-C specific. Broadcast messages (Menu 5.6) The Cell Broadcast service delivers short messages on various topics such as the weather or traffic.Use t...

M enu fu nctions File man age r (Men u 6) 63 File manager (Menu 6) The File manager menu allows you to access images, videos, music files, and sound files stored in the phone’s memory.To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select File manager. Images (Menu 6.1) This menu displays p...

64 Menu functions • Share for Bluetooth: set whether or not to prevent this file from being accessed from other Bluetooth devices. • Protection: protect the video clip from being deleted. • Properties: access the properties of the video clip. Music (Menu 6.3) This menu displays MP3 files you have do...

M enu fu nctions File man age r (Men u 6) 65 Using sound options While viewing the sound list, press <Options> to access the following options:• Play: play the sound file.• Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Set as: set the file as your ringtone, alarm tone, or a caller a...

66 Menu functions Calendar (Menu 7) The calendar feature enables you to keep track of your schedule and to-do list, to view missed alarm events, and to make a memo.To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Calendar. Consulting the calendar When you enter the Calendar menu, the ...

M enu fu nctions Calen dar(Men u 7) 67 • Details: enter event details.• Start date and Start time: enter the starting date and time for the event. • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format. • End date and End time: enter the ending date and time for the event. • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-ho...

68 Menu functions Entering a new Miscellaneous 1. Select a date on the calendar.2. Press <Options> and select Create → Miscellaneous. 3. Enter information or change the settings in the following entry fields:• Subject: enter the title of the event.• Details: enter event details.• Start date an...

M enu fu nctions Calen dar(Men u 7) 69 While viewing an event or the event list, press <Options> to access the following options:• View: display the event details.• Edit: edit the event.• Create: add a new event.• Send via: send the event via SMS, MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • View mode: change...

70 Menu functions Viewing a missed alarm event When you are unable to acknowledge an alarm, the phone displays a missed alarm notification. • Press <View> to view the corresponding event.• Press <Exit> Accessing missed alarm events 1. Press <Options> and select Missed alarm events....

M enu fu nctions Came ra (Menu 8 ) 71 2. Adjust the image by aiming the camera lens at the subject.• Press the left soft key to access camera options. See the next section. • Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes. p. 72 3. Press [ ] to take a photo. The photo is saved...

72 Menu functions ISO: change the ISO setting, which controls the sensitivity of your camera. For low light situations, lower the ISO number to increase the quality. The higher the ISO number, the faster the camera shutter functions and the more sensitive the camera is to light. Higher ISO settings ...

M enu fu nctions Came ra (Menu 8 ) 73 Using photo options After taking a photo, press <Options> to access the following options:• Take another: return to Capture mode to take another photo. • Send via: send the photo via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Set as: set the photo as your wallpaper for ...

74 Menu functions • Set as: set the photo as your wallpaper for the displays or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry. • Edit: decorate the photo by adding emoticons or applying a frame or special effect. • Delete: delete the photo.• Rename: change the name of the photo.• Move to favourite imag...

M enu fu nctions Came ra (Menu 8 ) 75 4. Press [ ] or the right soft key to stop recording. The video is automatically saved in the Video folder. Using camera options in Record mode In Record mode, press the left soft key to access the following options:• Take a photo: switch to Capture mode.• Effec...

76 Menu functions Using the keypad in Record mode You can use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Record mode: Using video options After recording a video clip, press the left soft key to access the following options:• Record another: return to Record mode to record another video clip. •...

78 Menu functions Settings (Menu 9) Use this menu to customise your phone settings. You can also reset the settings to their default values.To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Settings. Time & Date (Menu 9.1) Use this menu to change the time and date displayed on your...

M enu fu nctions Settings (M enu 9) 79 Using shortcut optionsPress <Options> to access the following options:• Change: change a shortcut menu.• Remove: deactivate the shortcut assignment to the selected key. • Remove all: deactivate all shortcut assignments. Side key (Menu 9.2.4) Use this menu...

M enu fu nctions Settings (M enu 9) 81 Sound settings (Menu 9.4) Use this menu to customise various sound settings. Incoming call (Menu 9.4.1) Use this menu to select a volume and alert type for incoming calls.• Ring tone: select a ring tone for the call ringer.• Volume: select a ringer volume.• Ale...

82 Menu functions Extra tones (Menu 9.4.7) Use this menu to customise additional tones for the phone. • Minute minder: set the phone to beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call. • Connection tone: set the phone to beep when it is connected to the syst...

M enu fu nctions Settings (M enu 9) 83 6. If you selected No reply, move to the Sec line and select the length of time the network delays before diverting a call. Call barring (Menu 9.5.2) This network service allows you to restrict your calls.1. Select a call barring option: • All outgoing: prohibi...

84 Menu functions Network selection (Menu 9.5.4) This network service allows you to either automatically or manually select the network to be used while roaming outside of your home area. You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two...

M enu fu nctions Settings (M enu 9) 85 • GSM 1900• Tri band (GSM 1900/GSM 900/1800)The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses. When you travel abroad, you may need to change to an appropriate band. When you select a new band, your phone automatically searches...

86 Menu functions • Secure mode: determine if the phone asks for your confirmation when other devices access your data. • Bluetooth services: display available Bluetooth services. Searching for and pairing with a Bluetooth device 1. From the Bluetooth setting options, select My devices. 2. Select Se...

M enu fu nctions Settings (M enu 9) 87 Using device options From the device list, press <Options> to access the following options: • Connect: connect to the currently selected device.• Disconnect: end the connection with the device.• Browse files: search for data from the device and import dat...

88 Menu functions Security (Menu 9.7) Use this menu to protect the phone against unauthorised use by managing the several access codes of your phone and SIM card. PIN check (Menu 9.7.1) The 4- to 8-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. When this ...

89 SIM lock (Menu 9.7.6) The SIM lock feature allows your phone to work only with the current SIM by assigning a SIM lock code. You must enter the SIM lock code to use a different SIM card. FDN mode (Menu 9.7.7) If supported by your SIM card, Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode restricts your outgoing ...

90 Solve problems Solve problems Help and personal needsTo save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional. When you switch on your phone, the following messages may appear: “Insert SIM card”• Be sure that t...

92 Health and safety information Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves.Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured to not exceed the limits for exposu...

H ea lth and sa fe ty infor m ation 93 Precautions when using batteries • Never use a adapter or battery that is damaged in any way. • Use the battery only for its intended purpose. • If you use the phone near the network’s base station, it uses less power. Talk and standby time are greatly affected...

94 Health and safety information Road safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.When you are driving a car, driving is your ...

H ea lth and sa fe ty infor m ation 95 wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Other medical devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician...

96 Health and safety information Emergency calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless, and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone...

H ea lth and sa fe ty infor m ation 97 Care and maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. • Keep your phone and all...

100 100 Index A ABC mode, text input • 22 Active folder • 79 Alarm • 41 Answering call • 25 second call • 26 Anykey answer • 79 Auto redial • 79 B Backlight time, set • 80 Band selection • 84 Barring, calls • 83 Battery charging • 7 low indicator • 8 precautions • 93 Bluetooth receiving, data • 87 s...

101 In de x I Icons, description • 10 Images, downloaded • 63 Inbox, messages e-mail • 53 MMS • 51 SMS • 51 International calls • 24 Internet • 43 K Key tone volume • 81 Keypad tones selecting • 81 sending • 28 L Language, select • 78 Last number, redial • 24 Locking media content • 88 phone • 88 SI...