* Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider.World Wide Webhttp://ww
10Your phonePhone layoutThe following illustrations show the main elements of your phone:EarpieceDisplaySoft key (right)Power on/off/ Menu exit keyAlp
Messages1007. Choose one of the following options and press the key or Select soft key:• Phone number: allows you to enter the phone number you want.
Messages101Inbox (Menu 5.2.2) Viewing a message when you receive itWhen a new multimedia message comes in, the display shows the MMS Message icon ( )
Messages102Viewing a message from the InboxWhen you access the Inbox menu, the list of multimedia messages or notifications you’ve received displays w
Messages103While viewing a message, you can access the Messages options by pressing the key or Options soft key. If you are viewing a new message, t
Messages104Outbox (Menu 5.2.3) When you access this menu, the list of the multimedia messages you have sent or saved displays. The icons on the left
Messages105Save address: allows you to extract the destination numbers or e-mail addresses and URL, e-mail addresses or phone numbers from the message
Messages1063. Press the key or OK soft key to use the following options, or the display automatically shows the options after a specified time:• Edi
Messages107Off when roaming: the phone automatically downloads new messages unless you are roaming on another network or in another country.Message ac
Messages108MMS profile (Menu 5.2.7)In this menu, you can configure various network settings that are required when you send or receive multimedia mes
Messages109Push messages (Menu 5.3) In this menu, you can receive and access web messages from the server.The following options are available:Inbox:
Your phone11Key(s)Description In Menu mode, scrolls through the menu options and Phonebook.In Idle mode, the Up key allows you to access the Camera me
Messages1103. Press the Delete soft key to delete the marked messages.4. When a confirmation message displays, press the key or Yes soft key to confi
Messages111Broadcast messages (Menu 5.6) This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics, such as the weather or traffic.
Messages112Delete: use to remove a channel from the list.Edit: use to change the ID and title of an existing channel.Language: allows you to select yo
113FunboxThe Funbox menu contains several fun options.WAP browser (Menu 6.1) Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browse
Funbox114Navigating the WAP browserEntering text in the WAP browserWhen you are prompted to enter text, the currently active text input mode is indica
Funbox115T9 mode (T9): allows you to enter English characters by pressing one key per letter. In this mode, you can use only the 0 key to display alte
Funbox116Go to URL: allows you to manually enter the URL address of a Web page. After entering an address, press the OK soft key to go there directly.
Funbox117Bookmarks (Menu 6.1.2)This menu allows you to store up to 16 URL addresses.Using this menu, you can access one of the default web sites or s
Funbox118http:// (Menu 6.1.3)This menu allows you to manually enter the URL address of a Web site that you wish to access.For further details about h
Funbox119Password: enter the password required to connect to the GPRS network.APN: enter the access point name used for the address of the GPRS networ
Your phone12Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when held down. In Menu mode, cancels your input and returns the phone to Idle mode.In Idl
Funbox120Games (Menu 6.2) You can download MIDlets (Java applications that run on mobile phones) from various sources using the WAP Browser and store
Funbox1213. Press the 5 key or key to confirm your selection.Viewing MIDlet information1. Scroll to the MIDlet you want and press the Info soft key.
Funbox122Entering textIf you need to enter text while using a MIDlet, you can use the following input modes:Upper-case character mode (A): allows you
Funbox123Sounds (Menu 6.3)In this menu, you can view the list of sounds downloaded from a web server or received in multimedia messages. You can set
Funbox124By pressing the Options soft key, you can use the following options: Rename: allows you to change the name of the image.Delete: deletes the i
Funbox125Memory status (Menu 6.6)You can check the amount of memory being used and the memory remaining for games or sounds and images.Games: the dis
126OrganiserThe Organiser feature enables you to:• set an alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time, for example, to remind you of an appointme
Organiser127To set an alarm:1. Choose the type of alarm to be set and press the key or Select soft key.2. Enter the time for the alarm to sound.Note:
Organiser128Calendar (Menu 7.2) With the Calendar feature, you can:• consult the calendar and check your memos.• write memos to keep track of your sc
Organiser1292. Press the key. An empty memo screen displays allowing you to enter your memo.3. Enter your memo and then press the key or OK soft k
Your phone13DisplayDisplay LayoutThe display has three areas:Area DescriptionFirst line Displays various icons. See page 14.Middle lines Displays mess
Organiser130Viewing a memoWhen you select a day on which more than one memo exists, the latest memo for the day displays. In that case, press the Up o
Organiser131Time & date (Menu 7.3) This menu allows you to change the current time and date displayed. You can also find out what time it is in a
Organiser132Calculator (Menu 7.4) With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides basic arithmetic functions; addit
Organiser133To do list (Menu 7.5) This feature allows you to:• enter a list of tasks to be done.• assign a priority and a deadline to each task.• sor
Organiser134To change the status of a specific task, press the key to mark the task as completed as of the current time and date. You can use the fo
Organiser135Voice memo (Menu 7.6) You can record voice memos. After recording, you can send a memo to other people via Multimedia Message Service.Rec
Organiser1366. Press the key or OK soft key.The memo is saved and then the display shows the memo information.7. Press the key or Options soft key
Organiser137Delete all (Menu 7.6.3)In this menu, you can delete all of your voice memos.When a confirmation message appears, press the key or Yes so
138CameraUsing the camera module embedded in your phone, you can take photos of people or events while on the move. You can also send photos to other
Camera139Taking a photo with the phone open1. Accessing the Take photos menu turns on the camera on the front of your phone. Or you can press and hold
Your phone14IconsIcon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal.Appears when a call is i
Camera1404. Press the key or Camera key to take the photo.5. Press the key or Save soft key.To discard the photo, press the Cancel soft key.Taking
Camera1412. Adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject.You can adjust the brightness and zoom in or out by using the Volume keys.3. Press th
Camera142Night shot: allows you to take a photo of the best quality when it is dark.Rotation: allows you to rotate the photo. You can flip the photo v
Camera143Take photos (Menu 8.1) This menu allows you to take a photo.Accessing this menu turns the camera on and the display switches to Capture mode
Camera144Protection: allows you to protect the photo from being deleted.Delete: allows you to delete the photo.Delete all: allows you to delete all of
Camera1453. Press the key or Camera key to start recording.4. When you have finished, press the left soft key, key, or Camera key.Or, the phone aut
Camera146Press the Options soft key on the video list to use the following options:Rename: allows you to change the file name.Delete: allows you to de
147Phone settingsMany different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences. All of these features are accessed in the Phone set
Phone settings148Display settings (Menu 9.2) In this menu, you can change various settings for the display or backlight.Wallpaper (Menu 9.2.1)This m
Phone settings149Front LCD display (Menu 9.2.2)This menu allows you to select the colour of an image to be displayed on the external display.Menu sty
Your phone15BacklightThe backlight illuminates the display and the keypad. When you press any key or open the phone, the backlight comes on. It goes o
Phone settings150Graphic logo (Menu 9.2.6) This menu allows you to display your service provider’s logo instead of its name.Off: the service provider
Phone settings151Own number (Menu 9.4) This function is a memory aid, which you can use to check your own phone numbers if you need to do so.You can:
Phone settings152PIN check (Menu 9.6.1) When the PIN check feature is enabled, you must enter your PIN each time you switch the phone on. Consequentl
Phone settings153The following options are available:Disable: you are not asked to enter the phone password when you switch the phone on.Enable: you a
Phone settings154When the phone asks for the phone password, enter the password and press the key or OK soft key.Note: The password is preset to “00
Phone settings155Change PIN2 (Menu 9.6.8) The Change PIN2 feature allows you to change your current PIN2 to a new one. You must enter the current PIN
Phone settings156Anykey answer: when this option is checked, you can answer an incoming call by pressing any key, except the key or the Reject soft
Phone settings157Reset settings (Menu 9.9) You can easily reset your phone to its default settings. To reset your phone:1. Select the Reset settings
158Solving problemsIf you are experiencing problems with your phone, perform the following simple checks, before contacting a service professional. Th
Solving problems159 “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” displays• The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak signal area (in a tu
Your phone16External displayYour phone has an external display on the front of your phone. It indicates when you have an incoming call or a message. I
Solving problems160The phone starts beeping and “**Warning** Low Battery” flashes on the display• Your battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the
161Access codesThere are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorise
Access codes162PINThe Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. It is usually supplied wi
Access codes163PIN2The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access specific functions, such as setting the maximum cost
Access codes164Barring passwordA 4-digit barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. You can obtain the password from your se
165Health and safety informationSAR certification informationThis phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves.Your
Health and safety information166SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power
Health and safety information167• If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time.• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and re
Health and safety information168Road safetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But a
Health and safety information169Electronic devicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain ele
Your phone17CameraThe camera module on the front of your phone allows you to take a photo and record a video while on the move. For further details ab
Health and safety information170Other medical devicesIf you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determi
Health and safety information171Potentially explosive environmentsSwitch your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and o
Health and safety information172Emergency callsThis phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as we
Health and safety information173Other important safety information• Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicl
Health and safety information174Care and maintenanceYour phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The
Health and safety information175• Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation.• Do not put the phone
176GlossaryTo help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet, and to take full advantage of the features of your
Glossary177EMS (Enhanced Message Service)An adaptation of the Short Message Service (SMS) that allows you to send and receive ring tones and the servi
Glossary178JavaProgramming language generating applications that can run on all hardware platforms, whether small, medium or large, without modificati
Glossary179PIN (Personal Identification Number)Security code that protects the phone against unauthorised use. The PIN is supplied by the service prov
18Getting startedInstalling the SIM cardWhen you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscripti
Glossary180SMS (Short Message Service)Network service sending and receiving messages to and from another subscriber without having to speak to the cor
181IndexAAccess codes • 161Active folder • 155Alarm • 126Alert type • 84Alphabet mode, text input • 50Answeringcall • 26second call • 57Anykey answer
Index182Displaybacklight • 15external • 16icons • 14layout • 13settings • 148Diverting, calls • 74DNS settings • 122DTMF tones, send • 55EEarpiece vol
Index183Menusaccessing • 60list • 62Message tone • 85Messagescell broadcast • 111greeting • 150multimedia • 96text • 88voice • 110MIDlets, launch • 12
Index184RReceived calls • 70Received messagesmultimedia • 101text • 91Recordingvideos • 144voice memos • 135Rediallingautomatically • 155manually • 24
Index185Volume, adjustearpiece • 25keypad tone • 25ring • 83WWaiting call • 57, 78Wallpaper • 148WAP browseraccess • 113bookmarks • 117cache, clear •
187Access the menu functions➀Press the Menu soft key.➁Scroll using the Navigation keys through the list of the menus until you reach the menu you want
188Choose the alert type➀Select the Alert type menu (Menu 4.3).➁Select an option: • Light only• Melody• Vibration• Vibra+melody➂Press the Select soft
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE) For the following product:GSM900/GSM1800 Dualband DigitalPortable Cellular Telephone (Product description)SGH-E3
Getting started193. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket, as shown, so that the card locks into position. Make sure the metal contacts of the c
GPRS TELEPHONESGH-E300
Getting started205. Press the battery down until it clicks into place. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching the power on.
Getting started212. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from the power outlet and disconn
Getting started22Switching the phone on or off1. Open the phone.2. Press and hold the key until the phone switches on.3. If the phone asks you to en
23Call functionsMaking a callWhen the idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, then press the key.Note: When you activate the Aut
Call functions24Ending a callWhen you want to end your call, briefly press the key or close the phone.Redialling the last numberThe phone stores th
Call functions25Making a call from PhonebookYou can store phone numbers that you use regularly in the SIM card or in the phone’s memory, which are col
Call functions26Answering a callWhen somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image.The caller’s phone number or name, if st
Call functions27Viewing missed callsWhen you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who called you so that you can call the pers
Call functions282. Press the key or Select soft key.3. Change the number.Deleting a missed call1. Press the key or Options soft key.2. If necessar
Call functions29Quickly switching to Silent modeSilent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making noise, in a theatre for example.
3ContentsImportant safety precautions... 7Unpacking ... 9Your phone...
30Selecting functions and optionsYour phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise it. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-me
Selecting functions and options31Selecting optionsTo view the various functions and options available and to select the one you want: 1. Press the app
32PhonebookYou can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in both your SIM card and your phone’s memory. They are physically separate but a
Phonebook33To select the category, press the Left or Right key and press the key or Select soft key.4. Select a memory location, either SIM or Phone
Phonebook34Storing a number using the Phonebook menu1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key. 2. Scroll to Add entry by pressing
Phonebook35Using Phonebook entry optionsWhile accessing any Phonebook entry, press the key or Options soft key to access the options for the entry.T
Phonebook36Paste: allows you to paste the number into the normal dialling mode. Use this option to dial a number similar to one in Phonebook, such as
Phonebook37Dialling a number from PhonebookOnce you have stored phone numbers in Phonebook, you can dial them easily and quickly by using the location
Phonebook38Speed-diallingYou can assign up to eight phone numbers from Phonebook that you use most frequently to the number keys (2 to 9), and then di
Phonebook396. Once you have assigned a number to the key, you can use the following options by pressing the Options soft key or key:• Change: allows
Contents4Entering text ... 46Changing the text input mode ... 47Using T
Phonebook40Searching for and dialling a number in PhonebookAfter storing numbers in Phonebook, you can search for them in two ways; by name and by cal
Phonebook41Searching for a number by caller group1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key. 2. Scroll to Group search by pressing
Phonebook42Editing a caller group1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key.2. Scroll to Group edit by pressing the Up or Down key
Phonebook43Deleting all of the Phonebook entriesYou can delete all of the entries in the selected memory or both memories. 1. When the idle screen dis
Phonebook44Checking the memory statusYou can check how many names and numbers are stored in Phonebook, in both the SIM card and phone’s memory. You ca
Phonebook45Using the service dialling numbersYou can view the list of Service Dialling Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider. These numbers
46Entering textWhen using your phone, you will often need to enter text, such as when storing a name in Phonebook, creating your personal greeting or
Entering text47Changing the text input modeWhen you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator
Entering text48Using T9 modeT9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input mode i
Entering text49To add a new word into the T9 dictionary:1. After pressing the keys corresponding to the word you want to add, press the 0 or Down key
Contents5Sound settings ... 83Ringtone (Menu 4.1)... 83Ring
Entering text50Using Alphabet modeUse the 1 to 0 keys to enter your text. 1. Press the keys labelled with the letter you want:- Once for the first let
Entering text51• To insert a space, press the key. • To shift case in Alphabet mode, use the key. There are three cases; Initial capital ( ), Capi
52Options during a callYour phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call.Putting a call on holdYou can place the curren
Options during a call53When you have an active call and a call on hold, you may switch between the two calls, changing the one on hold to active and p
Options during a call54Switching the microphone off (Mute)You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off so that the other person on the phone
Options during a call55Muting or sending key tonesThese options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your p
Options during a call56Searching for a number in PhonebookYou can search for a number in Phonebook during a call.1. Press the key or Options soft ke
Options during a call57Call waitingYou can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if your network supports this service and you ha
Options during a call583. To join the first participant to the multi-party call, press the key or Options soft key and select the Join option. Press
Options during a call59Dropping one participant1. Press the key or Options soft key and select the Select one option. Press the key or OK soft key
Contents6Phone settings ... 147Activate infrared (Menu 9.1)... 147Display
60Using the menusThe phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor it to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus.
Using the menus61Using shortcutsThe menu items, such as menus, sub-menus and options, are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut
Using the menus62List of menu functionsThe following list shows the menu structure and indicates the number assigned to each option and the page where
Using the menus633. Network services (see page 74)3.1 Call diverting3.1.1 Divert always3.1.2 Busy3.1.3 No reply3.1.4 Unreachable3.1.5 Cancel al
Using the menus644. Sound settings (see page 83)4.1 Ringtone4.2 Ring volume4.3 Alert type4.4 Keypad tone4.5 Message tone4.5.1 SMS tone4.5.2 SM
Using the menus655. Messages (continued)5.6 Broadcast messages5.6.1 Read5.6.2 Receive5.6.3 Channel list5.6.4 Language5.7 Memory status5.7.1 Te
Using the menus667. Organiser (see page 126)7.1 Alarm7.1.1 Once7.1.2 Daily7.1.3 Morning call7.1.4 Remove alarm7.1.5 Autopower7.2 Calendar7.3
Using the menus679. Phone settings (see page 147)9.1 Activate infrared9.2 Display settings9.2.1 Wallpaper9.2.2 Front LCD display9.2.3 Menu style
68SIM ATThis menu is available if you use a SIM AT card that provides additional services, such as news, weather, sports, entertainment, and location
69Call recordsIn this menu, you can view the:• calls you missed, received or dialled.• length of your calls.• cost of your calls.*Notes:• You can acce
7Important safety precautionsRead these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road saf
Call records70Received calls (Menu 2.2) This menu lets you view the last 20 numbers of the calls you received. The number or name, if available, disp
Call records71Delete all (Menu 2.4) This menu allows you to delete all of the records in each call record. You can also delete all of your call recor
Call records72Call time (Menu 2.5) This menu lets you view the timers for calls you made and received. Note: The actual time invoiced for calls by yo
Call records73Call costs (Menu 2.6) This network feature lets you view the cost of calls. This menu may not be available depending on your SIM card.T
74Network servicesThese menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, i
Network services752. Select the type of calls, voice or data, by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the key or Select soft key.The current s
Network services76Call barring (Menu 3.2) The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls.To set your call barring options:1. Sele
Network services772. Select the type of calls, voice or data, by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the key or Select soft key.3. Press the
Network services78Call waiting (Menu 3.3) This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call.You can specify in
Network services79Network selection (Menu 3.4) The Network selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when ro
Important safety precautions8Sensible useUse only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone
Network services80Caller ID (Menu 3.5) You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called.Note: Some netw
Network services81Activating a closed user groupIf you select the Closed user group menu, you can enter the CUG function. You can access the following
Network services82Default group: you may set a default CUG with your service provider. If you have done so, you can enable the Default group option on
83Sound settingsYou can use the Sound settings feature to customise various settings, such as the:• ring melody, volume and type.• sounds made when yo
Sound settings84Alert type (Menu 4.3) This menu allows you to specify how you are to be informed of incoming calls. The following options are availab
Sound settings85Message tone (Menu 4.5) This menu allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received.SMS tone (Menu
Sound settings86MMS tone (Menu 4.5.3)The following options are available for alerting you to new MMS messages:Off: the phone does not use an MMS tone
Sound settings87Alert on call (Menu 4.8)This menu allows you to select whether or not the phone informs you when you receive a new message or when th
88MessagesUsing the Messages menu, you can use various message features, such as:•short text messages• multimedia messages• WAP push messages• voice m
Messages89Create (Menu 5.1.1) In this menu, you can write and send text messages.Note: When you add media items to a message, the number of character
9UnpackingYour package contains the following items:You can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer:•Standard/e
Messages904. If you select a save option, select the memory location by pressing the Up and Down keys and press the key or OK soft key.5. Enter a de
Messages91• Add templates: allows you to apply one of the preset message templates to the text. Select one of five items stored in the Templates menu
Messages92While reading a message, you can access the following options by pressing the key or Options soft key:Delete: allows you to delete the mes
Messages931. Select a message from the list and press the key or View soft key to read the message contents.2. To scroll through the contents, press
Messages94Templates (Menu 5.1.4) Using this menu, you can preset a maximum of five messages that you use most frequently. Select an empty location or
Messages95Setting x (where x is the setting group number): each group has its own sub-menu.Setting name: allows you to give a name to the setting grou
Messages96Character support: allows you to select a character type from GSM-alphabet, Uni-code, or Automatic. If you select Uni-code and your recipien
Messages97Create (Menu 5.2.1) This menu allows you to create a new multimedia message and send it to one or multiple destinations.Creating and sendin
Messages98• Send: allows you to send the message. Use this option when you finish creating the message.• Save: saves the message in the Draft (Menu 5.
Messages99• Add page: allows you to add up to 5 pages. After adding pages, you can move to each page using the Left or Right key on the message screen
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