Samsung SGH-E400 Bedienungsanleitung

TRI BAND GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-E400 * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider . Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-03956A English. 10 /2003. Re v . 1.0 World Wide W eb http://www .samsungmobile.com[...]

3 Contents Important Safety Precautions ................. 7 Unpacking ............................................... 9 Your Phone ............................................. 10 Phone Layout............................................. 10 Display ..................................................... 13 Service Light ..............................[...]

Contents 4 Entering Text .......................................... 42 Changing the Text Input Mode ..................... 43 Using the T9 Mode ..................................... 44 Using the Upper/Lower-Case Character Modes ........................................ 46 Using the Symbol Mode............................... 47 Using the Number Mode .[...]

Contents 6 Network Services .................................. 101 Call Diverting (Menu 6.1) ........................... 101 Call Barring (Menu 6.2) ............................. 103 Call Waiting (Menu 6.3) ............................. 105 Network Selection (Menu 6.4) ..................... 106 Caller ID (Menu 6.5) .................................[...]

7 Important Safety Precautions Read these guidelines before using y our mobile phone. F ailure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. F or more detailed safety information, see “Health and Safety Information” on page 127. Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching Off When Re[...]

Important Safety Precautions 8 Radio Frequency Exposure The design of this phone complies with European Union (EU) requirements relating to r adio frequency (RF) exposure. T o maintain compliance with these requirements, use only Samsung-supplied or approved accessories. Use of non- approved accessories may violate the requirements. Sensible Use Us[...]

10 Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. Earpiece Display Soft key (right) WAP Browser key Alphanumeric keys Dial/menu confirmation key IrDA port Cancel/ correction key V olume/menu browse keys Special function keys Power on/off / menu exit key Microphone Soft key (left) Navigation keys Antenna Se[...]

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 and off . In the menu facility , cancels your inp[...]

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 option ( Menu 3.3 ), so that the phone vibr ates when y[...]

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. T o 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 Installing the SIM Card When yo[...]

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 the holder . 4. Place the battery so that the tab[...]

Getting Started 20 2. Connect the adapter to a standard AC w all outlet. 3. When charging is finished, disconnect the adapter from the power outlet and from the phone by pressing the gr ay tabs on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out. Note : Do not remove the battery from the phone while it is charging without first unplugging [...]

22 Call Functions Making a Call When the idle screen is displayed, k ey 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 answer the call or is already on the phone; see page[...]

Call Functions 24 Making a Call from the Phonebook Y ou can store frequently-dialled phone numbers with a name in the SIM card or the phone memory , using the phonebook. Y ou then simply select the required name to recall the associated number . F or further details on the Phonebook features, refer to page 31. Adjusting the Volume During a call, if[...]

Call Functions 26 Viewing Missed Calls If you are unable to answer a call for an y reason, you can find out who was calling y ou, provided that this service is a vailable. In this w ay , you can call the person back, if necessary . The number of missed calls is display ed on the idle screen immediately after a call was missed. T o view the missed c[...]

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 “Silent Mode” message and vibr ation icon ( )[...]

Selecting Functions and Options 30 T o view the various functions/options a vailable and select the one required, proceed as follows. 1. Press the appropriate soft k ey . In some functions, you may be ask ed for a password or PIN. Enter the required code and press the OK soft key . 2. To... Then press the... Select the: • Function displayed or ?[...]

Phonebook 32 4. Select a memory location, either SIM or Phone , by pressing the or key and press the Select soft key . Note : If you change phones, an y numbers stored in y our SIM card memory will automatically be available with the new phone, whereas any numbers stored in the phone memory must be stored again. 5. Enter a name and press the OK sof[...]

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 av ailable. Paste : allows you to paste the selected number into the normal dialling mode. Use this option to dial a number similar to one in the phonebook, a different extension in[...]

Phonebook 36 2. Press the Select soft key when Search is highlighted. Y ou 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 y ou have found the required entry , press the key to dial the number[...]

Phonebook 38 5. Select each option and change the settings, as required. The following options are av ailable. Call ring tone : allows you to select the ring tone to be used when you receiv e a voice call from a person in the group. SMS tone : allows you to select the ring tone to be used when you receive a text message from a person in the group. [...]

Phonebook 40 Deleting All Phonebook Entries Y ou can delete all entries in either the phone or SIM card memory or in both memories together . 1. When the idle screen is displa yed, press the Name soft key . 2. Scroll to Delete All by pressing the or k ey and press the Select soft key . 4. Enter the phone password and press the OK soft key . Note : [...]

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 . Y ou can enter alphanumeric characters b y using your phone’ s keypad. Y ou are provided with the following text input modes. • T9 mode This mode al[...]

Entering Text 44 Using the T9 Mode The T9 predictiv e text input mode allows you to key in any char acter using single keystrok es. This text input mode is based on a built -in dictionary . 1. When y ou are in the T9 predictive text input mode, start entering a word by pressing keys to . Press each k ey only once for one letter . Example : T o ente[...]

Entering Text 46 Using the Upper/Lower-Case Character Modes Use the to keys to enter your text. 1. Press the k ey labelled with the required letter: - Once for the first letter - T wice for the second letter - And so on 2. Select the other letters in the same w ay . Note : The cursor moves to the right when you press a different key . When entering[...]

48 Options During a Call Y our phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Putting a Call on Hold Y ou can place the current call on hold whenever y ou want. Y ou can make another call while y ou have a call in progress if this service is supported by the network. Of these two calls, one is active and the other is o[...]

Options During a Call 50 Muting/Sending Key Tones These options allow y ou to turn the k ey tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the k ey tones. It allows you to press keys without hearing anno ying key tones during a call. Note : T o communicate with answering machines or computerised telephony systems[...]

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 ou can answer an incoming call while you ha ve a[...]

Options During a Call 54 3. Select the Private option. Now you can talk priv ately with that person. The other participants can continue to con verse with each other . 4. T o return to the multiparty call, press the Options soft key and select Join . All of the multiparty call participants can now hear each other . Dropping One Participant 1. Press[...]

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 and key in the required number . Note : The number[...]

Using the Menus 58 2. Call Records (continued) 2.5 Call Time 2.5.1 Last Call Time 2.5.2 T otal Sent 2.5.3 T otal Received 2.5.4 Reset Timers 2.6 Call Cost * 2.6.1 Last Call Cost 2.6.2 T otal Cost 2.6.3 Max Cost 2.6.4 Reset Counters 2.6.5 Set Max Cost 2.6.6 Price/Unit 3. Sound Settings (see page 76) 3.1 Ring T one 3.2 Ring V olume 3.3 Alert T ype 3.[...]

Using the Menus 60 5. Organiser (see page 92) 5.1 Calendar 5.2 T o Do List 5.3 Time & Date 5.3.1 Set Time 5.3.2 Set Date 5.3.3 W orld Time 5.3.4 Time Format 5.4 Alarm 5.4.1 Once Alarm 5.4.2 Daily Alarm 5.4.3 Morning Call 5.4.4 Remove Alarm 5.4.5 Autopower 5.5 Calculator 5.6 Currency Exchange 6. Network Services (see page 101) 6.1 Call Diverting[...]

62 Messages The SMS (Short Message Service) function is a network service and may not be supported by y our network. Messages can be sent by text, fax, E-mail and paging messaging systems, provided that these services are supported by your network. T o send text messages by phone, you must obtain the number of the SMS centre from your service provi[...]

Messages 64 Outbox (Menu 1.2) The outbox is used to store the messages that y ou have already sent or will send. When you select this menu, the list of messages in the outbox is display ed with the recipients’ phone numbers or names, if av ailable in your phonebook. 1. Select the message y ou wish to read from the list and press the View soft key[...]

Messages 66 3. Select Send or Save and Send , and press the Select soft key . If you just want to sa ve 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 destination number and press the OK soft key . 6. If y ou[...]

Messages 68 Send Message : allows you to recall the selected message. Once you hav e completed the message, you can send, sav e and send, or simply save it. F or details on how to send a message, see page 65. Delete : allows y ou to delete the selected message. Y ou are asked to confirm the deletion by pressing the Yes soft key . Settings (Menu 1.5[...]

Messages 70 Y ou 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. Y ou can delete all messages in each memory using the Delete All option ( Menu[...]

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

Call Records 74 Dialled Calls (Menu 2.3) This option lets you view the most recent dialled numbers. The number and name, if av ailable, are displayed, together with the date and time at which the call w as made. By pressing the Options soft k ey , you can: • Delete the number • Edit the number and save it in the phonebook • Call the number De[...]

76 Sound Settings Y ou can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • Ring melody , volume and type • Sounds made when you press a k ey , 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. Ring Tone (Menu 3.1) This option allows y[...]

Sound Settings 78 Message Tone (Menu 3.5) This option allows you to select how the phone informs y ou that a new message has been receiv ed. 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 av ailable. OFF : the phone does not use the SMS tone. Light Only : the s[...]

Sound Settings 80 Extra Tones (Menu 3.8) Y ou can customise various other tones used b y the phone. The following options are av ailable. Error Tone : indicates whether the phone must beep to inform you if you ha ve made a mistake. Minute Minder : indicates whether the phone must beep every minute during an outgoing call to k eep you informed of th[...]

Phone Settings 82 My Settings (Menu 4.2) Y ou can change the background image and the menu display style according to y our preference. Wallpaper (Menu 4.2.1) This option allows you to change the background image (wallpaper) to be displa yed in idle mode. T o change the background image, proceed as follows. 1. Scroll through the list by pressing th[...]

Phone Settings 84 Language (Menu 4.5) Y ou 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 y ou to restrict the use of your phone to: • The people of your choice • The types of cal[...]

Phone Settings 86 SIM Lock (Menu 4.6.5) When the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. Y ou must enter the SIM lock code. Once you hav e entered the SIM lock code, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. T o unlock the SIM, you must enter the SIM lock code. FDN Mode (Menu 4.6.6) The FDN (Fixed Dial Numbe[...]

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 av ailable. Disable : the backlight is used according to the setting in the Back Light menu option ( Menu 4.7.2 ); see page 87. Enable : the backligh[...]

Phone Settings 90 Extra Settings (Menu 4.8) Y ou can turn the automatic redialling or answering features on or off . The following options are av ailable. 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 interval between two call attempts v aries. Active Fo[...]

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 for basic mathematical equations or curre[...]

Organiser 94 Editing a Memo If you select a day for which a memo already exists, the most recent memo on that day is displa yed. If several memos exist, you can browse through them using the and keys. T o add a new memo on the same day , press the New soft key . The following options are av ailable when you press the Options soft key . Edit : allow[...]

Organiser 96 Edit an existing task • Highlight the task. • Press the Options soft key . • Select the Edit option. • Change the text, priority and deadline for the task. Sort the existing tasks by priority or status • Press the Options soft key . • Select the Sort option. • Select the sort criterion ( High , Low , Done or Undo ). Copy [...]

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 av ailable. Once Alarm : the alarm rings only once and is then deactivated. Daily A[...]

Organiser 100 Currency Exchange (Menu 5.6) Using this menu option, you can mak e currency conversions. 1. Enter the current ex change rate of your source currency and press the OK soft key . Y ou can insert a decimal point by pressing the key . 2. Enter the amount for which y ou wish to conduct the currency conversion and press the OK soft key . Th[...]

Network Services 102 T o set your call diverting options, proceed as follows. 1. Select the t ype of call diverting required by pressing the or key until the appropriate option is highlighted, and then press Select . 2. Select the t ype of calls to be diverted by pressing the or key until the appropriate option is highlighted and then press Select [...]

Network Services 104 3. Press the Activate soft key to confirm y our settings. 4. Enter y our call barring password supplied by your service provider . The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’ s acknowledgement is displayed. T o deactivate specific call barring settings, proceed as follows. 1. Select the call barring option t[...]

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 : Y ou can select a network other than y our home network only if it has a v alid roaming agree- ment with your home network. T o indicate[...]

Network Services 108 Add a new CUG index as advised by your service provider or delete a selected group . Outside Access : lets y ou 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 our service provider . Default Group : you may [...]

110 Funbox The Funbox menu contains sever al fun options. Games (Menu 7.1) Y ou can enjoy two games with your phone. Scroll to the required game, using the and keys and press the Select soft k ey . For each game, the following options are a vailable. New Game : allows you to start a new game. High Score : shows you the High Score table. Key Info : [...]

Funbox 112 Note : For further details about the text entry modes, see page 42. Exiting the WAP Browser T o exit the browser at any time, simply press the key . Selecting and Using Browser Menu Options V arious menu options are available when y ou are using the WAP Browser to na vigate the Wireless We b . T o access a menu option, proceed as follows[...]

Funbox 114 Edit Home : allows you to change the startup homepage manually . T o 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 W eb server . Favorite (Menu 7.2.2) This option allows you to stor[...]

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 ma y vary , depending on the service provider . Contact your service provider for more information. Clear Cache (Menu 7.2.5) Y ou can clear the information stored in the ca[...]

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 v ersion, vendor and the location of the jad file, which is the MIDlet description file. Remove * : removes the selected MIDlet. When the confirmation me[...]

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 installed. Phone Locked Enter Password • The automatic[...]

Solving Problems 122 The phone starts beeping and “**Warning** Low Battery” flashes in the display • The battery is insufficiently charged. R eplace 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 indicates the signal strength from strong ( ) [...]

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 entering the PUK (see below). PUK The 8-digit PUK ( P IN [...]

Access Codes 126 Call Barring Password The 4-digit call barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. Y ou obtain the password from your service provider when y ou subscribe to this function. See page 103 for further details. 127 Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio-Frequency Energy (SAR Information) This phone mee[...]

Health and Safety Information 128 SAR tests are conducted using standard oper ating 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 S AR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. Thi[...]

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 not work, even when the battery is fully charged.[...]

Health and Safety Information 132 6. Dial sensibly and assess the tr affic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. T ry 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 mirrors, then continue. 7. Do not engage in stres[...]

Health and Safety Information 134 Persons with pacemak ers: • Should always k eep 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 you have any reason to suspect that interfer[...]

Health and Safety Information 136 Emergency Calls This phone, like any wireless phone, oper ates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-progr ammed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on an y wireless phone for essential communications (medical emer- ge[...]

Health and Safety Information 138 Care and Maintenance Y our phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill an y warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. • K eep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of smal[...]

140 Glossary T o help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on y our mobile phone, here are a few definitions. Active Folder Ability to answer a call simply by opening the phone. Call Barring Ability to restrict outgoing and incoming calls. Call Diverting Ability to re[...]

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 unlock the phone when an incorrect PIN has been en[...]

144 Index A Access codes • 123 Accessories • 9 Active Folder • 90 Alarm (5.4) • 98 Alert Type (3.3) • 77 Animations • 67, 69 Answering a call • 25 a second call • 52 Anykey Answer • 90 Auto Light • 88 Auto Redial • 90 Autopower • 98 B Background image • 82 Backlight • 15, 87 auto light • 88 brightness • 87 Band Selec[...]

Index 146 146 I Icons • 14 Identifying callers • 35, 36, 37, 107 Images background • 82 messages • 66, 69 Inbox (1.1) • 62 Incoming text messages • 62 Infrared Activate (4.1) • 81 Internet • 111 IrDA port • 81 K Key tones adjusting volume • 24 muting • 50 selecting (3.4) • 77 sending • 50 Keypad Tone (3.4) • 77 Keys desc[...]

Index 148 148 R Radio-frequencies • 127 Reading text messages • 62 Received Calls (2.2) • 73 Redialling automatically • 90 last number • 23 Rejecting calls • 25 Reset Settings (4.10) • 91 Ring tone (3.1) • 76 type (3.3) • 77 volume (3.2) • 76 Road safety • 131 Roaming • 106 S Safety batteries • 129 explosive atmospheres ?[...]

150 151 Access the Menu Functions ! Press the Menu soft key . @ Scroll with the and keys through the list of menus until you reach the required menu. # Press the Select soft key . $ Scroll with the and keys through the list of options until the required one is selected. % Press the Select soft key . • Each of the two soft keys ( and ) perform the[...]

152 Answer a Call Open the phone or Press the key . Adjust the Vo l um e Press the or key on the left side of the phone. Store Numbers in the Phonebook ! Key in the number . @ Press the Save soft key . # Select a category icon. $ Press the Select soft key . % Select the memory . ^ Enter the name. & Press the OK soft key * If necessary , change [...]