Samsung SGH-E100 - Manual

Your Phone 12 Deletes characters from the display.When pressed and held in Idle Mode, quickly accesses the New memo menu. In Menu Mode, returns to previous menu. Ends a call. When pressed and held, switches the phone on or off. In Menu Mode, cancels your input and returns to Idle Mode. When pressed ...

Your Phone 16 Dimming Mode If no key is pressed for given period of time which you can set in the Phone setting menu option ( Menu 4.2.3 ), the backlight turns to dim to save the power. Press any key to awake it from the Dimming Mode. Display Off Mode If no key is pressed for one minute after the ba...

Getting Started 18 Removing the SIM Card To remove the SIM card, slide the card out of the holder, as shown. Installing/Removing/Charging the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. N...

Getting Started 20 Charging the Battery by Using the Travel Adapter Note : The phone can be used while the battery is being charged, but this causes the battery to charge more slowly. 1. Plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack at the bottom of the phone. Check that the arrow on the co...

Getting Started 22 Switching the Phone On or Off To switch the phone on: 1. Open the folder. 2. Hold down the key until the phone switches on. 3. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the Ok soft key. For further details, see page 149. The phone searches for your network and the curre...

Getting Started 24 To view various functions/options available or select the one is required: 1. Press the appropriate soft key. In some functions, you may be asked for a password or PIN. Enter the required code and press the Ok soft key. 2. To Press the select the:• function displayed • option high...

Call Functions 26 Making an International Call 1. Press and hold the 0 key for the international prefix. The + character appears. 2. Enter the country code, area code and phone number and press the key. Making a Call from Phonebook You can store the names and phone numbers called regularly in the SI...

Call Functions 28 Speed-dialling from Phonebook Once you have stored numbers in Phonebook, you can dial a number simply by pressing one or two keys. For further details, see page 56. Ending a Call When you want to finish your call, briefly press the key or close the folder. Answering a Call When som...

Call Functions 30 Accessing Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off so that the other person cannot hear you. Example: You may wish to say someth...

Call Functions 32 The current call is placed on hold and the call on hold is reactivated so that you can continue conversing with the other person. To end the call on hold, press the Options soft key and select the End held call option. When you want to finish, end each call normally by pressing the...

Call Functions 34 Using the Message Service You can read or write a new message during a call. 1. Press the Options soft key. 2. Press the Up or Down key to highlight the Message option. Press the Select soft key. 3. To read a received message, select the Step option, and then scroll to the message ...

Call Functions 36 Having a Private Conversation With One Participant 1. Press the Options soft key and select the Split option. Press the Select soft key. 2. Press the Up or Down key to highlight a participant and press the Select soft key. Now you can talk privately with that person. The other part...

38 Entering Text At many times while you are using your phone, you need to enter text, such as when storing a name in Phonebook, writing a new message, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events on your calendar. You are provided with the following text input modes: • T9 mode * This mode a...

Entering Text 40 Quickly Changing the Text Input Mode Using the T9 Mode To type a word in the T9 mode: 1. Start entering the word by pressing keys 2 to 9 . Press each key only once for each letter. Example: To enter “hello” in the T9 mode, press the 4 , 3 , 5 , 5 , and 6 keys. The word you are typin...

Entering Text 42 Entering a Number directly To enter a number, press and hold the number key. Scrolling To move the cursor to the left or right within the text, press the Left or Right key. Clearing Letters and Words To clear the letter to the left of the cursor, press the C key. You can clear all o...

Entering Text 44 Scrolling To move the cursor to the left or right within the text, press the Left or Right key. Clearing Letters and Words To clear the letter to the left of the cursor, press the C key. You can clear all of the letters on the display by pressing and holding the C key. Returning to ...

Using the Menus 46 List of Menu Functions Various menus let you check or change your phone settings. The following list shows the menu structure. The numbers assigned to each menu option may not match the menu number on the phone. It depends on the services supported by your SIM card. Phonebook Menu...

Using the Menus 50 6. Network services (see page 119) 6.1 Call diverting 6.1.1 Divert always6.1.2 Busy6.1.3 No reply6.1.4 Unreachable6.1.5 Cancel all 6.2 Call barring 6.2.1 All outgoing6.2.2 International6.2.3 International except to home6.2.4 All incoming6.2.5 Incoming while abroad6.2.6 Cancel all6...

52 Phonebook Menu Phonebook offers the following features: • Phonebook : allows you to find, create or set up the speed-dialling feature and manage Phonebook entries. • Management : allows you to create or remove your own number, set up caller groups and check the memory status. • Services : allows ...

Phonebook Menu 54 The following options are available: Edit number This option allows you to change the number. You can also add a new number if none has been stored for the selected category. Change name This option allows you to change the name of the entry. To clear the old name, press the C key....

Phonebook Menu 56 6. When you are satisfied, press the Ok soft key. 7. If you select Phone in step 3, go to step 8. If you select SIM in step 3, enter the location number and press the Ok soft key. 8. If you want to change the entry, use the options. for information about how to do it, see page 53. ...

Phonebook Menu 58 Dialling a Number Stored in the SIM Card Once you have stored phone numbers in your SIM card, you can dial them easily whenever required. To dial a number stored in the SIM card: 1. Enter the number of the SIM card location where the number you want to dial is stored. 2. Press the ...

Phonebook Menu 60 Receiving Phonebook from Another Phone 1. Align the IrDA ports on both phones each other. 2. Access the Infrared activation ( Menu 4.8 ) menu and select On to activate the port. 3. When your phone receives Phonebook data from the other device: If the other person sends you the entr...

Phonebook Menu 62 4. To assign a name, press the Down key to move to Change name and press the Select soft key. 5. Enter a name and press the Ok soft key. 6. When you have finished, press the soft key or the key to exit. To remove one of your numbers: 1. Select the entry you want to delete from the ...

64 Messages This menu allows you to create, send, read and save messages with the Short Message Service (SMS: text message), Enhanced Message Service (EMS: message including simple image, animation or melody) and Multimedia Message Service(MMS: message supporting the presentation of various media ty...

Messages 66 To view a message, scroll to it and press the Select soft key. The screen shows the: • date and time when the message was received. • memory where the message was stored; for the SIM card or for the phone’s memory. • message contents. You can scroll to the next or previous message by pre...

Messages 68 • Preset messages : allows you to add a preset message to your text. Select one of nine messages stored in the Preset messages menu option ( Menu 1.4 ). See page 82. • Save message : allows you to save the message so that it can be sent later. You can read the message in Outbox. 3. When ...

Messages 70 Delete All (Menu 1.1.4) You can delete all messages stored in the SIM card and phone’s memory in this menu. 1. Scroll to a message box and place a check mark ahead of it by pressing the Select soft key. Selecting All places check marks on all of the message boxes. 2. If necessary, repeat...

Messages 78 Outbox (Menu 1.2.3) Outbox stores messages that you sent, sending, you failed to send and you cancelled sending. When the Outbox menu option is selected, the list of messages you have sent or saved displays with the: • message’s subject or No subject if the message had no subject. • reci...

Messages 80 Delete : deletes the message. Replay : replays the message. Send : send the message. Cut media : extracts the picture or sound, so that you can set them as a wallpaper or ringtone or you can send them as a multimedia message. Cut address : extracts phone numbers, email addresses or URL a...

Messages 82 Change name : enter a server name and press the Ok soft key to save it. Delete : when the confirming message appears, press the Yes soft key. To cancel, press the No soft key. Preset Messages (Menu 1.4) Using this menu, you can preset up to nine messages that you use most frequently. Whe...

Messages 84 The Add channel option allows you to add a new channel to the channel list. Enter the appropriate channel code obtained from your service provider and a title for the channel. Language : selects a language you prefer. Then, You can get cell broadcast messages only in the language you sel...

Messages 86 Adverts reject: when this option sets to On , you can reject advertisements by service provider. Report allowed: when this option sets to Off , your phone does not send a reply to the recipient’s phone even if the sender asks for the read reply. MMS profiles : in this menu, you can confi...

88 Call Records Via this menu, you can view the: • calls you missed, received or dialled. • cost of your calls. • length of your calls. Note : You can access the numbers in the three types of call records by pressing the key in Idle Mode. Missed Calls (Menu 2.1) This option lets you view the last 20...

Call Records 90 Call Time (Menu 2.5) This option lets you view the timers for calls made and received. Notes: • If your SIM card supports the ALS (Alternate Line Service) feature, you must first select the appropriate line. • The actual time invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary, depe...

92 Sound Settings You can use the Sound settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • ring tone, volume and type for incoming calls or messages. • sounds made when your call is connected or when you press a key. • Quiet Mode to which your phone switches when you hold down the key. I...

Sound Settings 94 Repetition : allows you to specify how often the phone informs you of a new message. You can choose either Once or Periodic . Power On/Off (Menu 3.3) This option allows you to select the melody that the phone sounds when you switch it on or off. You can choose either Basic or Cheer...

96 Phone Settings Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences via the Phone settings menu. Greeting Message (Menu 4.1) This menu option allows you to set a greeting message to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. When you access this menu, the curr...

Phone Settings 98 Backlight (Menu 4.2.3) You can specify how long the phone uses the backlight. Select how long the backlight remains on after the last key is pressed or the folder is open. LCD Brightness (Menu 4.2.4) This option allows you to adjust the brightness of the display screens to make the...

Phone Settings 102 Once you have entered a new PIN2, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. Note : Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu option is not displayed. Auto Redial (Menu 4.5) With the Auto Redial function, the phone makes up to ten attempts to redia...

Phone Settings 104 If there is no communication between your phone and the IrDA-compliant device within 1 minute of activating the feature, it is automatically deactivated. Service Light (Menu 4.9) This option allows you to select whether or not the service light on. Off : the service light does not...

105 Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • view the calendar and/or write a memo or to do list. • set the current date and time, and find out what time it is in various cities around the world. • set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time. • use your phone as a calculator, u...

Organiser 106 • Anniversary : anniversaries to be remembered, such as wedding anniversaries, birthdays or other special days. Note : You can save up to 25 items to each category, so you can save 100 memos totally. 3. Scroll to a date on the calendar by pressing the navigation keys. Press the Select ...

Organiser 108 The following options are available when you press the Options soft key on the Calendar display: Add memo : allows you to add a new memo on the day. Go to date : allows you to enter a particular date and then schedule an event on that date. View all : shows all of the events that you h...

Organiser 110 To Do List (Menu 5.3) This menu allows you to view a list of tasks. To create a new memo of the To do list type: 1. Write the memo about your task and press the Ok soft key. For more information about how to enter characters, see page 38. 2. Follow step 4 on page 106 onwards to save th...

Organiser 112 1. Select the city corresponding to your time zone by pressing the Left or Right key one or more times. The local date and time display. 2. Press the Set soft key. 4. When you have finished, press the soft key or the key to exit. Set format : allows you to change the time and date form...

Organiser 114 5. Repeat step 4 to change each setting. 6. When you have finished, press the soft key or the key to exit. Once an alarm has been set, you can see the Alarm icon ( ) on the top line of the display. To stop the alarm when it rings, open and close the phone or press any key. Note : When ...

Organiser 116 Conversion (Menu 5.7) This menu option allows you to convert from one type of unit to another. To convert a value: 1. Scroll to the type of conversion to be performed from Currency , Length , Weight , Volume , Area and Temperature , and press the Select soft key. 2. Enter the value to ...

Organiser 118 Even if you exit the Timer screen, the timer will continue running. After the specified time has expired, the phone informs you by playing a melody and displaying a text notification. To stop the timer melody when it rings, open and close the phone or press any key. To stop the timer b...

Network Services 120 • Fax calls only (not available when line 2 is in use) • Data calls only (not available when line 2 is in use) Example: You can: • systematically divert fax calls to your office fax machine. • divert voice calls to your colleague if you are already using the phone. Setting Call ...

Network Services 122 Cancel all : all call barring options are deactivated; calls can be made and received normally. You can specify individual call barring options for each of the following call types: • Voice calls only • Fax calls only (not available when line 2 is in use) • Data calls only (not ...

Network Services 124 Call Waiting (Menu 6.3) This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call. You can specify individual call waiting options for each of the following call types: • Voice calls only • Fax calls only (not available when line 2 is in use) • Dat...

Network Services 126 Caller ID (Menu 6.5) You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. Note : Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. The following options are available: Default : the default setting provided by the network is u...

Fun Box 130 Using the WAP Browser Options Several options are available when you are surfing the Wireless Web. To access these options, press the key once connected to the Wireless Web. Goto URL : allows you to manually enter the URL address of the site that you wish to access. Bookmark : allows you...

Fun Box 132 For each proxy, the following options are available: Proxy name : enter the name of the HTTP proxy server. GSM setting : you can change the proxy settings for the GSM network. Gateway: enter the IP Address and IP Port Data call type: select a network connection type; ISDN or Analogue . D...

Fun Box 134 Media box (Menu 7.2) This menu option stores various media items from other sources, such as the WAP sites, the EasyStudio PC software or multimedia messages. Images (Menu 7.2.1) This option allows you to view the images extracted from EMS or MMS, downloaded from WAP sites, the EasyStudi...

Fun Box 136 JAVA World (Menu 7.3) You can download MIDlets (Java applications running on mobile phones) from various sources using the WAP Browser and store them in your phone. Downloads (Menu 7.3.1) A list of Java games is displayed. In basic, two pre-loaded MIDlets (Java games) are provided. If th...

Fun Box 138 Key Commands 4/6 or Left/Right: move left or right 2, 5, Up or :control the distance at the first press and throw the snowball at the next press. 8, Down: use the special attack depending on your mana 3: enters item mode to use your item, select the item you want to use by pressing 2, 5,...

Fun Box 140 Games (Menu 7.4) Using this menu option, you can also enjoy playing three games. Scroll to the required game by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. To select an option, press the corresponding number key. The following options are available: New Game : allows you t...

Fun Box 142 Go! Hamster (Menu 7.4.2) Go! Hamster is an arcade board game. It requires patience and discretion. The aim is to remove about 80% of the background while avoiding the mushroom bombs in order to progress to the next stage. When the start screen appears, press any key to start the game. Ke...

144 Using ALS (Alternate Line Service) The ALS feature enables two lines to be associated with one SIM card. Consequently, you can make and receive calls on either line. If you subscribe to this network service, a few additional menu options enable you to set up this feature. Note: Please contact yo...

146 Solving Problems Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages may appear No SIM card Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. Pho...

Solving Problems 148 The phone starts beeping and “Battery Low” flashes on the display The battery is insufficiently charged. Replace the battery and recharge it. The audio quality of the call is poor • Check the signal strength indicator on the display ( ); the number of bars indicates the signal s...

Access Codes 150 PIN2 The PIN2, supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access some functions, such as charging unit counters. These functions are only available if supported by your SIM card. If you key in an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, key in the PUK2 and press the Ok soft key t...

152 Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio-Frequency Energy(SAR 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, so as not to exceed the limits for expos...

Health and Safety Information 154 • If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the batter...

Health and Safety Information 156 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you need to make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mi...

Health and Safety Information 158 Persons with pacemakers: • should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on • should not carry the phone in a breast pocket • should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimise potential interference If yo...

Health and Safety Information 160 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...

Health and Safety Information 162 • Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone. • Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas, as its moving parts may be damaged. • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High temperatures can shorte...

Glossary 164 EMS (Enhanced Message Service) Network service sending and receiving messages that include images, sounds and animations to and from another user without having to speak to the correspondent. GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) New non-voice value-added service that allows information t...

Glossary 166 SDN (Service Dialling Numbers) Telephone numbers supplied by your network provider and giving access to special services, such as voice mail, directory inquiries, customer support and emergency services. SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) Card containing a chip with all the informat...

167 Index A ABC mode • 38, 42Access codes • 149Accessories • 9Active line select • 127service, use • 144 Alarm, set • 113Alert type • 93ALS • 144Auto redial, set • 102Autopower alarm • 114 B background image, set • 97Backlight • 15, 98Barring calls • 121 Battery charging • 20installing • 18low batte...

171 Access the Menu Functions ➀ Press the Menu soft k ey in Idle Mode. ➁ Scroll with the Left or Down k ey through the main menus until y ou reach the required menu. ➂ Scroll with the Up or Down k ey through the list of options until the required option is selected. ➃ Press the Select soft k e y to ...