Samsung SGH-E840 - Manual

5 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode. 1 Call log 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 name...

6 Unpack Make sure you have each item • Phone• Travel adapter• Battery• User’s GuideYou can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. Get started First steps to operating your phone Assemble and charge the phone The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at you...

7 Removing the battery cover Power on or off Phone layout Front view Switch on 1. Open the phone.2. Press and hold [ ].3. If necessary, enter the PIN and press < OK >. 4. When the setup wizard opens, customise your phone according to your preferences. See page 14. Switch off 1. Open the phone....

Get started 8 Rear view Keys and icons Keys 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 [ ]. Camera key Memory card slot Camera lens Mirror Perform the function indicated on the ...

Get started 10 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 (...

Get started 12 Access menu functions Enter text Select an option 1. Press a desired soft key.2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option. 3. Press < Select >, < OK >, or [ ] to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted. 4. Press < Back > to move u...

13 T9 mode To enter a word: 1. Press [ 2 ] to [ 9 ] to start entering a word. 2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters. 3. When the word displays correctly, press [ ] to insert a space.Otherwise, select a word from the alternative word choices. Number mode Press the keys corresp...

Get started 14 Customise your phone 1. In Idle mode, press < Menu > and select Settings → Setup wizard . 2. Select a language.3. Select a main menu style.4. Select a skin colour pattern.5. Select the current time zone.6. Enter the current time and select a time format. 7. Enter the current dat...

16 Step outside the phone Begin with call functions, camera, music player, web browser, and other special features Make or answer calls 1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number. 2. Press [ ]. Press [Volume] to adjust the volume.During a call, the exposed keys are locked. Press [ ] or [ ]...

17 Use the camera 3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to add more participants. 4. During a multi-party call: • Press < Options > and select Select one → Private to have a private conversation with one participant. • Press < Options > and select Select one → Remove to drop one participant. 5. Press [...

Step outside the phone 18 1. In Idle mode, press < Menu > and select My files → Images → My photos . 2. Select the photo you want. 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera. 2. Press [ 1 ] to switch to Record mode. 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to start recording. View a photo Record a v...

19 Play music Use these methods: • Download from the wireless web. • Download from a PC using the optional Samsung PC Studio. See Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide. • Receive via Bluetooth.• Copy to a memory card and insert it into the phone. • Synchronise music files with Windows Media Player. See the...

21 Listen to the FM radio • Up: open the playlist.• Volume: adjust the volume. 4. Press [Down] to stop playback. 1. From the music player screen, press < Options > and select Open playlist → All → Playlists . 2. Press < Options > and select Create playlist . 3. Enter the title of the pla...

Step outside the phone 22 Browse the web 4. Press [Left] or [Right] to find available radio stations. 5. Press [ ] to turn off the radio. By automatic tuning: From the FM radio screen, press < Options > and select Self - tuning . Available radio stations are automatically saved. By manual setu...

23 Use Phonebook 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press < Options >. 2. Select Save contact → a memory location → New . 3. For Phone , select a number type. 4. Specify contact information.5. Press < Save > or [ ] to save the contact. Add a contact 1. In Idle mode, press < Con...

Step outside the phone 24 Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press < Menu > and select Messages → Create message → Message . 2. Enter destination numbers and press [Down]. 3. Enter the message text.4. Press < Options > and select Send to send the message. Send a text message 1. In Idle mode,...

25 7. Fill in the fields. 8. For attaching files, press < Options > and select Add attachment → an item. 9. Press < Options > and select Send to send the message. 1. In Idle mode, press < Menu > and select Messages → Create message → Email . 2. Enter email addresses and press [Down...

Step outside the phone 26 View messages 1. In Idle mode, press < Menu > and select Messages → My messages → Inbox . 2. Select a text message. 1. In Idle mode, press < Menu > and select Messages → My messages → Inbox . 2. Select a multimedia message. View a text message View a multimedia ...

27 Use Bluetooth Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, enabling you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely. 1. In Idle mode, press < Menu > and select Applications ‡ → Bluetooth → Activa...

Step outside the phone 28 1. Access an application, such as Phonebook , My files , Calendar , or Memo . 2. Select an item.3. Press < Options > and select Send via → Bluetooth . 4. For sending a contact, select which data you want to send. 5. Search for and select a device. 6. If necessary, ent...

29 Menu functions All menu options listed This section provides brief explanations of menu functions on your phone. Call log Menu Description Recent contacts, Missed calls, Dialled calls, Received calls Check the most recent calls dialled, received, or missed. Sent messages, Received messages View t...

33 My files Calendar Keep track of your schedule. Camera Use the camera embedded in your phone to take photos and record videos. Yahoo! ready/Google/Bluetooth/ Java world Depending on your country or service provider, you may have one of these four menus here:• Yahoo! ready : Launch the Yahoo search...

35 ‡ If the Yahoo! ready and Google services are not available depending on your country or service provider, Bluetooth or Java world will move to menu 9. Alarms Set a wake-up call to wake you up in the morning or an alarm to alert you to an event at a specific time. Settings Timer Set a period of t...

41 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 exposure to radio-frequency (RF) ene...

Health and safety information 42 Before a new model phone is available for sale to the public, compliance with the European R&TTE Directive must be shown. This directive includes as one of its essential requirements the protection of the health and safety of the user and any other person. Precau...

43 • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. 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 wi...

Health and safety information 44 Hearing aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Other medical devices If you use any other personal medical devices, cons...

Health and safety information 46 • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender, or legal action, or both. Care and maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The sugges...

* 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. World Wide Webhttp://www.samsungmobil...