Samsung SGH-E400 - Manual

Your Phone 12 Makes or answers a call. When held down in idle mode , recalls the last number dialled or received. In the menu facility , selects a menu option or stores information that you have entered (such as a name) in the phone or SIM memory. Ends a call. When held down , switches the phone on ...

Your Phone 14 Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal strength. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are connected to the GPRS network. Appears when the silent mode is active or you set the Alert Type menu optio...

Your Phone 16 Service Light The service light is below the external display on the phone cover. It flashes when services are available on the phone. To activate or deactivate use of the service light, set the Service Light menu option ( Menu 4.7.4 ); see page 88 for further details. Service light 17...

Getting Started 18 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder so that the holder locks the card in position. Make sure that the cut corner is top left and the gold contacts of the card face into the phone. Note : When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it, as shown below, and take it out of ...

Getting Started 20 2. Connect the adapter to a standard AC wall outlet. 3. When charging is finished, disconnect the adapter from the power outlet and from the phone by pressing the gray tabs on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out. Note : Do not remove the battery from the phon...

22 Call Functions Making a Call When the idle screen is displayed, key in the area code and phone number, and press the key. Note : If you have checked the Auto Redial option in the Extra Settings menu ( Menu 4.8 ), the number is redialled automatically up to ten times when the person does not answe...

Call Functions 24 Making a Call from the Phonebook You can store frequently-dialled phone numbers with a name in the SIM card or the phone memory, using the phonebook. You then simply select the required name to recall the associated number. For further details on the Phonebook features, refer to pa...

Call Functions 26 Viewing Missed Calls If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who was calling you, provided that this service is available. In this way, you can call the person back, if necessary. The number of missed calls is displayed on the idle screen immediately aft...

Call Functions 28 Switching Quickly to the Silent Mode The silent mode is convenient when discretion is required and you wish to stop the phone from making any noise, in a theatre for example. In idle mode, to switch your phone quickly to the silent mode, simply press and hold down the key until the...

Selecting Functions and Options 30 To view the various functions/options available and select the one required, proceed as follows. 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... Then press the...

Phonebook 34 Using Phonebook Entry Options While accessing any phonebook entry, press the Options soft key to use the options for the entry. The following options are available. Paste : allows you to paste the selected number into the normal dialling mode. Use this option to dial a number similar to...

Phonebook 36 2. Press the Select soft key when Search is highlighted. You are asked to enter a name. 3. Enter the start of the name that you wish to find. The phonebook entries are listed, starting with the first entry matching your input. This entry is also highlighted. 5. Once you have found the r...

Phonebook 38 5. Select each option and change the settings, as required. The following options are available. Call ring tone : allows you to select the ring tone to be used when you receive a voice call from a person in the group. SMS tone : allows you to select the ring tone to be used when you rec...

Phonebook 40 Deleting All Phonebook Entries You can delete all entries in either the phone or SIM card memory or in both memories together. 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Name soft key. 2. Scroll to Delete All by pressing the or key and press the Select soft key. 4. Enter the phone ...

42 Entering Text When using your phone, you will often need to enter text. For example, when storing a name in the phonebook, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events in your calendar. You can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone’s keypad. You are provided with the following...

Entering Text 44 Using the T9 Mode The T9 predictive text input mode allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input mode is based on a built-in dictionary. 1. When you are in the T9 predictive text input mode, start entering a word by pressing keys to . Press each key on...

Entering Text 46 Using the Upper/Lower-CaseCharacter Modes Use the to keys to enter your text. 1. Press the key labelled with the required letter: - Once for the first letter- Twice for the second letter- And so on 2. Select the other letters in the same way. Note : The cursor moves to the right whe...

48 Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Putting a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can make another call while you have a call in progress if this service is supported by the network. Of thes...

Options During a Call 50 Muting/Sending Key Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the key tones. It allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call. Note : To communicate with answeri...

Options During a Call 52 Using the SMS Service If you receive an SMS (Short Message Service) message during a call, the message icon ( ) flashes in the display. The SMS Service option enables you to use this feature. For further details on the SMS service, refer to page 62. Answering a Second Call Y...

Options During a Call 54 3. Select the Private option. Now you can talk privately with that person. The other participants can continue to converse with each other. 4. To return to the multiparty call, press the Options soft key and select Join . All of the multiparty call participants can now hear ...

Using the Menus 56 Accessing Menu Functions by Using Shortcuts The menu items (menu, sub-menus and options) are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut number. The shortcut number is shown in the bottom right next to the soft key on the display. Simply press the Menu soft key an...

Using the Menus 60 5. Organiser (see page 92) 5.1 Calendar5.2 To Do List5.3 Time & Date 5.3.1 Set Time5.3.2 Set Date5.3.3 World Time5.3.4 Time Format 5.4 Alarm 5.4.1 Once Alarm5.4.2 Daily Alarm5.4.3 Morning Call5.4.4 Remove Alarm5.4.5 Autopower 5.5 Calculator5.6 Currency Exchange 6. Network Serv...

62 Messages The SMS (Short Message Service) function is a network service and may not be supported by your network. Messages can be sent by text, fax, E-mail and paging messaging systems, provided that these services are supported by your network. To send text messages by phone, you must obtain the ...

Messages 64 Outbox (Menu 1.2) The outbox is used to store the messages that you have already sent or will send. When you select this menu, the list of messages in the outbox is displayed with the recipients’ phone numbers or names, if available in your phonebook. 1. Select the message you wish to re...

Messages 66 3. Select Send or Save and Send , and press the Select soft key. If you just want to save the message, select Save . After saving the message, the phone returns to the Messages menu. 4. Select the memory in which the message is to be saved and press the OK soft key. 5. Enter a destinatio...

Messages 68 Send Message : allows you to recall the selected message. Once you have completed the message, you can send, save and send, or simply save it. For details on how to send a message, see page 65. Delete : allows you to delete the selected message. You are asked to confirm the deletion by p...

Messages 70 You can delete all objects using the Delete All option ( Menu 1.6.4 ). If you want to delete all objects, select All Objects . Memory Status (Menu 1.7) This menu shows how many messages are currently stored in the SIM, phone and cell broadcast (CB) memories. You can delete all messages i...

Messages 72 Broadcast (Menu 1.9) This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics, such as the weather or traffic. Messages are displayed immediately they are received, provided that: • The phone is in idle mode • The Receive option is set to Enable • The message channel is...

Call Records 74 Dialled Calls (Menu 2.3) This option lets you view the most recent dialled numbers. The number and name, if available, are displayed, together with the date and time at which the call was made. By pressing the Options soft key, you can: • Delete the number • Edit the number and save ...

76 Sound Settings You can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • Ring melody, volume and type • Sounds made when you press a key, make an error or receive a message Note : When the phone is in the silent mode (see page 28), you cannot change the sound settings. ...

Sound Settings 78 Message Tone (Menu 3.5) This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received. SMS Tone This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new SMS message has been received. The following options are available. OFF : the phon...

Sound Settings 80 Extra Tones (Menu 3.8) You can customise various other tones used by the phone. The following options are available. Error Tone : indicates whether the phone must beep to inform you if you have made a mistake. Minute Minder : indicates whether the phone must beep every minute durin...

Phone Settings 82 My Settings (Menu 4.2) You can change the background image and the menu display style according to your preference. Wallpaper (Menu 4.2.1) This option allows you to change the background image (wallpaper) to be displayed in idle mode. To change the background image, proceed as foll...

Phone Settings 84 Language (Menu 4.5) You can select a display language. When the language option is set to Automatic , the language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card used. Security (Menu 4.6) The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone to: • ...

Phone Settings 86 SIM Lock (Menu 4.6.5) When the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. You must enter the SIM lock code. Once you have entered the SIM lock code, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. To unlock the SIM, you must enter the SIM lock code. ...

Phone Settings 88 Auto Light (Menu 4.7.3) Using this feature, you can specify the time for which the backlight is to be used. This feature helps conserve your battery power. The following options are available. Disable : the backlight is used according to the setting in the Back Light menu option ( ...

Phone Settings 90 Extra Settings (Menu 4.8) You can turn the automatic redialling or answering features on or off. The following options are available. Auto Redial : when this option is checked, the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call. Note : The interv...

92 Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • View the calendar and organise your schedule • Define a list of things to do • Set the current date and time • Set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time (to remind you of an appointment for example) • Use the phone as a calculator f...

Organiser 94 Editing a Memo If you select a day for which a memo already exists, the most recent memo on that day is displayed. If several memos exist, you can browse through them using the and keys. To add a new memo on the same day, press the New soft key. The following options are available when ...

Organiser 98 Alarm (Menu 5.4) This feature allows you to: • Set the alarm to ring at a specific time • Set the phone to switch on automatically and ring the alarm even if the phone is switched off ( Autopower menu option set to Enable ) The following options are available. Once Alarm : the alarm rin...

Organiser 100 Currency Exchange (Menu 5.6) Using this menu option, you can make currency conversions. 1. Enter the current exchange rate of your source currency and press the OK soft key. You can insert a decimal point by pressing the key. 2. Enter the amount for which you wish to conduct the curren...

Network Services 102 To set your call diverting options, proceed as follows. 1. Select the type of call diverting required by pressing the or key until the appropriate option is highlighted, and then press Select . 2. Select the type of calls to be diverted by pressing the or key until the appropria...

Network Services 104 3. Press the Activate soft key to confirm your settings. 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement is displayed. To deactivate specific call barring settings, proceed as f...

Network Services 106 Network Selection (Menu 6.4) The Network Selection feature enables you to indicate whether the network used when roaming (outside your home area) is selected automatically or manually. Note : You can select a network other than your home network only if it has a valid roaming ag...

Network Services 108 Add a new CUG index as advised by your service provider or delete a selected group. Outside Access : lets you enable or disable calls to numbers other than those nominated for the Closed User Group. This feature depends on the nature of your CUG subscription. Please check with y...

110 Funbox The Funbox menu contains several fun options. Games (Menu 7.1) You can enjoy two games with your phone. Scroll to the required game, using the and keys and press the Select soft key. For each game, the following options are available. New Game : allows you to start a new game. High Score ...

Funbox 114 Edit Home : allows you to change the startup homepage manually. To change the homepage, enter the required URL and press the OK soft key. For more information on entering text, numbers or symbols, refer to page 42. Inbox : allows you to read messages received from the Web server. Favorite...

Funbox 116 The remaining options depend on the Bearer setting, as indicated below. When the bearer is set to Data When the bearer is set to GPRS Note : The WAP Browser settings may vary, depending on the service provider. Contact your service provider for more information. Clear Cache (Menu 7.2.5) Y...

Funbox 118 Using the Menus From the Main Screen press the Menu soft key to access the following options. Info * : displays information about the selected MIDlet, such as the file size, application version, vendor and the location of the jad file, which is the MIDlet description file. Remove * : remo...

120 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 Insert SIM Card • Check that the SIM card is correctly installe...

Solving Problems 122 The phone starts beeping and “**Warning** Low Battery” flashes in the display • The battery is insufficiently charged. Replace the battery and/or recharge it. The audio quality of the call is poor • Check the signal strength indicator in the display ( ); the number of bars indic...

Access Codes 124 PIN The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, the code is disabled and cannot be used until you re-enable it by enterin...

Access Codes 126 Call Barring Password The 4-digit call barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. You obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this function. See page 103 for further details. 127 Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio-F...

Health and Safety Information 128 SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while op...

Health and Safety Information 130 • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and life-time of the battery. Always try to keep the battery at room temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily no...

Health and Safety Information 132 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 134 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 136 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 138 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 the phone and all its p...

Glossary 142 PIN (Personal Identification Number) Security code that protects the phone/SIM against unauthorised use. The PIN is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card. It may be a four to eight-digit number and can be changed, as required. PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) Security code used to ...

150 151 Access the Menu Functions ! Press the Menu soft k ey . @ Scroll with the and k eys through the list of menus until y ou reach the required menu. # Press the Select soft k ey . $ Scroll with the and k eys through the list of options until the required one is selected. % Press the Select soft ...