Page 1 * Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-05016A World Wide Web English. 05/2004. Rev 1.0 http://www.samsungmobile.com...
Page 2 GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-E710...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Safety Precautions... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your Phone ... 10 Phone Layout ... 10 Display... 13 Service Light ... 16 Camera ... 17 Flashlight... 17 Getting Started ... 18 Installing the SIM Card ... 18 Charging the Battery ... 20 Switching On or Off the Phone ...
Page 5 Contents Options During a Call ... 52 Putting a Call on Hold... 52 Using the Menu Functions ... 53 Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) ... 54 Muting and Sending DTMF Tones ... 55 Sending a Sequence of DTMF Tones ... 55 Searching for a Number in Phonebook ...
Page 6 Contents Funbox ... 105 WAP browser... 105 Games ... 111 Sounds... 115 Images... 115 Delete all... 116 Memory status ... 116 Call records ... 118 Missed calls... 118 Received calls ... 119 Dialled calls ... 119 Delete all... 120 Call time... 121 Call costs...
Page 7 Contents Solving Problems... 155 Access Codes ... 158 Phone Password ... 158 PIN ... 159 PUK ... 159 PIN2 ... 160 PUK2 ... 160 Barring Password... 161 Health and Safety Information ... 162 SAR Certification Information ... 162 Precautions When Using Batteries ... 163 Road Safety ...
Page 8: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching Off When Refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Page 9: Emergency Call
Water Resistance Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Qualified Service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.
Page 10: Unpacking
Note: The items supplied with your phone may be different, depending on your country or service provider. You can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer: rd battery • Standa • Simple hands-free kit •...
Page 11: Your Phone
Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: folder Ear-microphone jack Soft key (left) Volume/menu browse keys Dial key IrDA port Special function keys Camera Flashlight External display Earpiece Display Navigation (Up/ Down/Right/Left) keys WAP browser/ confirmation key Soft key (right)
Page 12: Key Description
Your Phone Key(s) Description In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options and Phonebook. In Idle mode, allow you to access your favourite menu options directly. For more information about shortcuts, see page 154. When entering text, move the cursor to the left and right respectively.
Page 13 Your Phone Key(s) Description (continued) Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when held down. In Menu mode, cancels your input and returns to Idle mode. In Idle mode, accesses your voice mail when held down. Enter numbers, letters and some special characters.
Page 14: Display
Display Display Layout The display has three areas: Menu Area First line Middle lines Last line Icons Text and graphic area Phonebook Soft key indicators Description Displays various icons. See page 14. Display messages, instructions and any information that you enter, such as the number you are dialling.
Page 15: Icon Description
Your Phone Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time. Appears when the IrDA port is active. For details, see page 144.
Page 16 Icon Description Appears when Silent mode is active or when you set the Alert type menu so that the phone vibrates when you receive a call. For further details, see page 29 and page 101 respectively. Appears when Mute mode is active. Shows the level of your battery.
Page 17: Service Light
Your Phone External Display Your phone has an external display on the folder. It indicates when you have an incoming call or message. It also alerts you at the specified time when you have set an alarm by displaying the corresponding icon.
Page 18: Camera
Your Phone Camera The camera on the folder allows you to take a photo or record a video while on the move. For further details about the Camera feature, see page 92. Flashlight You can use the built-in flashlight on the folder, on the left side of the camera, to view the external display or to take photos when it is dark.
Page 19: Getting Started
Getting Started Installing the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available, and so on. Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting or removing the card.
Page 20 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket, as shown, so that it locks the card into position. Make sure the gold coloured contacts of the card face into the phone. Note: When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it upward, as shown, and take it out of the socket.
Page 21: Charging The Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter comes with your phone for charging the battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. The travel adapter allows you to use the phone while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly.
Page 22: Low Battery Indicator
2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. 3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the phone by pressing the buttons on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out. Note: You must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from the phone during charging;...
Page 23: Switching On Or Off The Phone
Getting Started Switching On or Off the Phone 1. Open the folder. 2. Press and hold the switches on. 3. If the phone asks you to enter a password, enter the password and press the Ok soft key or key. The phone password is preset to “00000000”...
Page 24: Call Functions
Call Functions Making a Call When the idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, then press the Note: When you activate the Auto redial option in the Extra settings menu, the phone automatically redials up to ten times if the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone.
Page 25: Ending A Call
Call Functions Ending a Call When you want to end your call, briefly press the key or close the folder. Redialling the Last Number The phone stores the numbers you’ve dialled, received, or missed if the caller is identified. See “Call records”...
Page 26: Adjusting The Volume
Call Functions Making a Call from Phonebook You can store phone numbers that you use regularly in the SIM card or in the phone’s memory, which are collectively called Phonebook. Once you have stored numbers in Phonebook, you can dial a number by pressing a few keys or assign your most frequently-used numbers to number keys using the Speed Dial feature.
Page 27: Answering A Call
Call Functions Answering a Call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image. When the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone number or name, if stored in your Phonebook, displays. 1. If necessary, open the folder. Press the or the Accept soft key to answer the incoming call.
Page 28: Viewing Missed Calls
Viewing Missed Calls When you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who is calling you so that you can call the person back. The number of calls you missed displays on the idle screen immediately after a call is missed.
Page 29: Deleting A Missed Call
Call Functions call the number store the number Deleting a Missed Call 1. Press the Options soft key or 2. If necessary, press the Up or Down key to highlight the Delete option. 3. Press the Select soft key or You can press the Missed Call feature.
Page 30: Quickly Switching To Silent Mode
Quickly Switching to Silent Mode Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making noise, in a theatre for example. In Idle mode, press and hold the “Silent mode” message and the Vibration icon ( display. The phone also vibrates. In Silent mode, your phone changes the sound settings as follows: Option...
Page 31: Selecting Functions And Options
Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise it. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed using the two soft keys marked allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.
Page 32: Selecting Options
In each main menu, one of the most popular sub menus is assigned to the left soft key example, if you select the Sound settings menu, Ringtone is assigned to the left soft key. This allows you to quickly access the most popular menus.
Page 33 Selecting Functions and Options In some functions, you may be asked for a password or PIN. Enter the code and press the Ok soft key or key. Note: When you access a list of options, your phone highlights the currently selected option. If, however, there are only two options, such as On/Off or Enable/Disable, your phone highlights the option that is not currently active...
Page 34: Phonebook
Phonebook You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in both your SIM card and your phone’s memory. They are physically separate, but are used as a single entity, called Phonebook. Note: Depending on the manufacture of your SIM card, the maximum number of phone numbers the SIM card can store may differ.
Page 35 Phonebook 4. Select a memory location, either SIM or Phone, by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or Note: When you change phones, any numbers stored in your SIM card are automatically available with the new phone, whereas any numbers stored in the phone’s memory must be reentered.
Page 36: Storing A Number Using The Phonebook
Storing a Number Using the Phonebook Menu 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key. 2. Scroll to Add entry by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or 3. Select an icon to identify the category of the number to be stored by pressing the Left or Right key, and press the Select soft key or key.
Page 37: Using Phonebook Entry Options
Phonebook Using Phonebook Entry Options While accessing any Phonebook entry, press the Options soft key to access the options for the entry. select the highlighted option highlight a different option The following options are available: Photo caller ID: allows you to assign one of the photos you took using the camera as a caller ID image to be displayed when you receive a call from the selected number.
Page 38 Phonebook Copy: allows you to copy the number to another location. You can select the memory and the location number. Paste: 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 a different extension in the same office.
Page 39: Dialling A Number From Phonebook
Phonebook Dialling a Number from Phonebook Once you have stored phone numbers in Phonebook, you can dial them easily and quickly by using the location numbers that were assigned to them in Phonebook. Dialling a Number from the SIM Card 1.
Page 40: Speed Dialling
Speed Dialling You can assign up to eight phone numbers from Phonebook that you use most frequently to the number keys (2 to 9), and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing and holding the associated number key. Setting Up Speed-dial Entries 1.
Page 41: Searching For And Dialling A Number In Phonebook
Phonebook • Delete: allows you to clear the setting so that no number is assigned to the key. • Delete all: allows you to clear the settings for all keys so that no numbers are assigned to any of the keys. •...
Page 42: Searching For A Number By Caller Group
4. To view the highlighted entry select a different entry look for a name starting with a different letter 5. Once you have found the entry, press the key to dial the number. Press the Options soft key or the Phonebook entry options; for further details, see page 36.
Page 43: Editing A Caller Group
Phonebook 5. To view the highlighted entry select a different entry 6. Once you have found the entry, press the key to dial the number. Press the Options soft key or the Phonebook entry options; for further details, see page 36. Editing a Caller Group 1.
Page 44: Deleting All Of The Phonebook Entries
• SMS tone: allows you to set a ring tone to be used when you receive a message from a person in the group. • Graphic: allows you to set a graphic icon to be displayed when you receive a call from a person in the group.
Page 45: Checking The Memory Status
Phonebook 6. When the confirmation message appears, press the Yes soft key or To cancel the deletion, press the No soft key. 7. When the display confirms again, press the Yes soft key or 8. When you are finished, press the key.
Page 46: Using The Service Dialling Numbers
Using the Service Dialling Numbers You can view the list of Service Dialling Numbers (SDN) assigned by your network provider. These numbers include emergency numbers, directory enquiries, and voice mail numbers. 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Phonebook soft key. 2.
Page 47: Entering Text
Entering Text When using your phone, you will often need to enter text, such as when storing a name in Phonebook, creating your personal greeting, or scheduling events on your calendar. You can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone’s keypad.
Page 48: Changing The Text Input Mode
Changing the Text Input Mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display. Example: Writing a text message Create Options To select T9 mode Alphabet mode Number mode Symbol mode Note: Additional text input modes may be available,...
Page 49: Using T9 Mode
Entering Text Using T9 Mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input mode is based on a built-in dictionary. To enter a word in T9 mode: 1.
Page 50 To 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 to display the alternative words. 2. When there are no more alternative words, the display shows Add on the bottom line.
Page 51: Using Alphabet Mode
Entering Text Using Alphabet Mode Use the 1 to 0 keys to enter your text. 1. Press the keys labelled with the letter you want: - Once for the first letter - Twice for the second letter - And so on 2.
Page 52: Using Number Mode
• To insert a space, press the • To shift the case in Alphabet mode, use the key. There are three cases; Initial capital ( Capital lock ( • You can move the cursor using the Left and Right keys. To delete letters, press the C key. Press and hold the C key to clear the display.
Page 53: Options During A Call
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 your network supports this service.
Page 54: Using The Menu Functions
When 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 placing the other on hold. To switch between the two calls, simply press the Swap soft key.
Page 55: Switching The Microphone Off (Mute)
Options During a Call Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off so that the other person on the phone cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to another person in the room but do not want the person on the phone to hear you.
Page 56: Muting And Sending Dtmf Tones
Muting and Sending DTMF Tones The Mute keys and Send keys options allow you to turn off or on the key tones. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) tones of the keys, which allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call.
Page 57: Searching For A Number In Phonebook
Options During a Call Searching for a Number in Phonebook You can search for a number in Phonebook during a call. 1. Press the Options soft key or 2. Press the Down key to highlight the Phonebook option. 3. Press the Ok soft key or The Phonebook entries are listed.
Page 58: Call Waiting
Call Waiting You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if your network supports this service and you have set the Call waiting menu to Activate; see page 140. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone. To answer a call while you have a call in progress: 1.
Page 59 Options During a Call 3. To join the first participant to the multi-party call, press the Options soft key or select the Join option. Press the Ok soft key or key. 4. To add a new person to the multi-party call, call the person in the normal way and press the Options soft key or option and press the Ok soft key or...
Page 60: Dropping One Participant
Dropping One Participant 1. Press the Options soft key or the Select one option. Press the Ok soft key or key. The list of call participants appears. 2. Highlight a person from the list by pressing the Up or Down key and press the 3.
Page 61: Using The Menus
Using the Menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor it to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling using the Navigation keys or by using the shortcuts.
Page 62: Using Shortcuts
4. To return to the previous menu level exit the menu without changing the settings Using Shortcuts Menu items, such as menus, sub-menus, and options, can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut numbers. For the main menus, you can access any one of them by pressing the number keys (1 to 9) corresponding to their location on the screen.
Page 63: List Of Menu Functions
Using the Menus List of Menu Functions The following list shows the menu structure available and indicates the number assigned to each option and the page where you can find a description of each feature. Note: The menu items on this list are numbered according to the screen grid numbers.
Page 64 3. Network services 3.2 Call barring 3.2.1 All outgoing 3.2.2 International 3.2.3 International except to home 3.2.4 All incoming 3.2.5 Incoming while abroad 3.2.6 Cancel all 3.2.7 Change barring password 3.3 Call waiting 3.3.1 Voice calls 3.3.2 Data calls 3.3.3 Cancel all 3.4 Network selection 3.5 Caller ID 3.6 Closed user group...
Page 65 Using the Menus 5. Messages 5.1 Text messages 5.1.1 Create 5.1.2 Inbox 5.1.3 Outbox 5.1.4 Templates 5.1.5 Settings 5.2 Multimedia messages 5.2.1 Create 5.2.2 Inbox 5.2.3 Outbox 5.2.4 Draft 5.2.5 Templates 5.2.6 Settings 5.2.7 MMS profile 5.3 Push messages 5.3.1 Inbox 5.3.2 Receive 5.3.3 Delete all 5.4 Delete all...
Page 66 6. Funbox (see page 105) 6.1 WAP browser 6.1.1 Home 6.1.2 Bookmarks 6.1.3 Http:// 6.1.4 WAP profile 6.1.5 Clear cache 6.2 Games 6.3 Sounds 6.4 Images 6.5 Delete all 6.6 Memory status 6.6.1 Games 6.6.2 Sounds & images 7. Organiser (see page 123) 7.1 Alarm 7.1.1 Once...
Page 67 Using the Menus 8. Camera (see page 92) 8.1 Take photos 8.2 My photos 8.3 Video 8.3.1 Record 8.3.2 Video clips 8.4 Memory status 9. Phone settings 9.1 Activate infrared 9.2 Display settings 9.2.1 Wallpaper 9.2.2 Front LCD display 9.2.3 Menu style 9.2.4 Back light 9.2.5 Service light 9.2.6 Graphic logo...
Page 68: Messages
Messages Using the Messages menu, you can use various message features, such as: • short text messages • multimedia messages • WAP push messages • voice mail • cell broadcast messages Text messages Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other GSM mobile phones.
Page 69 Messages Create In this menu, you can write and send a text message. Note: When you add media objects to the message, the number of characters you can enter decreases. Creating a Simple Text Message 1. Create your message. Note: For further details about how to enter characters, see page 46.
Page 70 4. If you select a save option, choose the memory location and press the Ok soft key or 5. Enter a destination number and press the Ok soft key or The message is sent. Note: When the phone fails to send the message, it asks you if you want to retry.
Page 71 Messages • Add templates: allows you to apply one of the preset message templates to the text. Select one of five messages stored in the Templates box. For further details, see page 73. • Add from phonebook: allows you to add a Phonebook entry to your message.
Page 72 Messages While reading a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key key: Delete: allows you to delete the message. Send: allows you to send/resend the message. For further details, see page 68. Text reply: allows you to reply to the sender by sending a text message.
Page 73 Messages 1. Select a message from the list and press the View soft key or contents. 2. To scroll through the contents, press the Up or Down key. 3. To scroll to the previous or next message, press While reading a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key key: Delete: allows you to delete the message.
Page 74 Templates Using this menu, you can preset a maximum of five messages that you use most frequently. Select an empty location or the message template you want and press the Options soft key or The following options are available: Edit: allows you to write a new message or edit the message.
Page 75 Messages Setting 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 group currently being defined. Service centre: allows you to store or change the number of your message centre, which is required when sending messages.
Page 76: Multimedia Messages
Messages Character support: allows you to choose a character type from GSM-alphabet, Uni-code, or Automatic. If you select Uni-code and your recipient’s phone does not support it, your recipient may not be able to read your message. Multimedia messages This menu allows you to use the Multimedia Message Service.
Page 77 Messages Create This menu allows you to create a new multimedia message and then send it to multiple destinations. Creating and Sending a Multimedia Message 1. Enter the subject of your message and press the Next soft key or For further details about how to enter characters, see page 46.
Page 78 • Save: saves the message in the Draft or Templates box for later use. For further details, see page 84. • Settings: allows you to change the message settings. For further details about each setting option, see page 85. After changing the settings, you need to press the key to go back to the Options screen.
Page 79 Messages • Add page: allows you to add up to five pages. After you add a page, the display shows you the current page number and memory space used for the page. You can move to each page using the Left or Right key on the message screen.
Page 80 7. Choose one of the following options and press the Select soft key or • Phone number: allows you to enter the phone number you want. • E-mail: allows you to enter the e-mail address of the recipient. • Phonebook: allows you to retrieve a number from your Phonebook.
Page 81 Messages Inbox Viewing a Message When You Receive it When a new multimedia message comes in, the display shows the MMS Message icon ( text notification along with the message subject. 1. Press the View soft key or information about the message, such as the sender’s number, the message size and the subject.
Page 82 Viewing a Received Message in the Inbox When you access the Inbox menu, the list of multimedia messages you received displays with the senders’ phone numbers, if they are available in your Phonebook, or subjects. The icons on the left tell you the status of the messages: •...
Page 83 Messages While viewing a message, you can choose the Message options by pressing the Options soft key key. If you are viewing a new message, the options are the same as when you view a message as soon as you receive it. See page 80. When you are reviewing a message retrieved from the MMS server, the following options are available: Delete: deletes the message.
Page 84 Outbox When you access this menu, the list of the multimedia messages you sent or saved displays. The icons on the left tell you the status of the messages. • : Messages currently being sent • : Messages sent • : Messages your phone couldn’t send •...
Page 85 Messages While viewing a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key key: Delete: deletes the message. Save address: allows you to extract the destination numbers or e-mail addresses and URL, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message text.
Page 86 3. Press the Ok soft key or following options, or the display automatically shows the options after a specified time: • Edit: allows you to send a message using the template. For further details about how to send a message, see page 76. •...
Page 87 Messages Off when roaming: the phone automatically downloads new messages unless you are roaming on another network or in another country. Message acceptance: you can specify the category of messages you want to receive. Hide ID: when this option is enabled, your phone number does not display on the recipient’s phone.
Page 88: Mms Profile
MMS profile In this menu, you can configure various network settings that are required when you send or receive multimedia messages. Notes: • The last profile you accessed is automatically activated for sending messages. • If you change the MMS settings without first checking with your service provider, the MMS feature may not work properly.
Page 89: Push Messages
Messages Push messages In this menu, you can receive and access web messages from the server. The following options are available: Inbox: allows you to read the messages received from the web server. Receive: allows you to set whether or not your phone receives web messages.
Page 90: Voice Mail
4. When a confirmation message displays, press the Yes soft key or 5. When the display confirms again, press the Yes soft key or Voice mail This menu allows you to access your voice mail box, if your network supports this service. The following options are available: Connect to voice server: before using the Voice Mail feature, you must enter the voice server...
Page 91: Broadcast Messages
Messages Broadcast messages This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics, such as the weather or traffic. Cell Broadcast (CB) messages display as soon as they are received, provided that: • the phone is in Idle mode. •...
Page 92: Memory Status
Messages Delete: 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 your preferred language to display cell broadcast messages. Please contact your service provider for further details.
Page 93: Camera
Camera Using the camera module in your phone, you can take photos of people or events while on the move. Additionally, you can send photos to other people in a multimedia message or set a wallpaper or caller ID image. You can also record videos using your phone as a camcorder.
Page 94 Taking a Photo with the Folder Open 1. Accessing the Take photos menu turns the camera on. The image to be captured appears on the display. You can also press and hold the Camera ( ) key in Idle mode to turn on the camera. 2.
Page 95 Camera Using the Camera options In Capture mode, you can use various options for the camera by pressing the left soft key. scroll to an option select the highlighted option return to Capture mode The following options are available: Effects: allows you to change the colour tone or apply special effects to the photo.
Page 96 Self timer: allows you to have a delay time before the camera takes the photo. Select the length of time you want. When you press the Camera key, the camera takes the photo after the specified time. Settings: allows you to change the image settings. Photo size: sets the image size to either VGA(640x480), QVGA(320x240), QQVGA(160x120), or Mobile(128x120).
Page 97: My Photos
Camera My photos This menu allows you to review your photos. When you access this menu, your phone displays the photos in Thumbnail mode, which shows them as small images. Use the Navigation keys to scroll through the photos. To view the photos on the full screen, press the key.
Page 98: Video
Video You can record a video using your phone as a camcorder. Record You can record up to five videos. 1. When the camera turns on, adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject. • Press the right soft key to turn on or off the flashlight.
Page 99: Video Clips
Camera Video clips When you access this menu, the thumbnail images of your videos display. To play a video: 1. Press the Navigation keys to scroll to the video you want to review. 2. Press the 3. To pause the playing resume stop return to Idle mode...
Page 100: Memory Status
Camera Memory status You can check the amount of the memory being used and the remaining memory in the camera. Each time you press the Up or Down key, the display shows the total, used, and free space for photos and videos.
Page 101: Sound Settings
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, receive a message, open/close the folder, or switch your phone on/off. •...
Page 102: Alert Type
Sound settings Alert type This menu allows you to specify how you are to be informed of incoming calls or alarms you set. The following options are available: Light only: the service light flashes; the phone neither rings nor vibrates. Melody: the phone rings using the selected ring tone or alarm melody.
Page 103: Message Tone
Sound settings Message tone This menu allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received. SMS tone The following options are available for alerting you to new SMS messages: Off: the phone does not use an SMS tone. Light only: the service light flashes.
Page 104: Folder Tone
Sound settings MMS tone The following options are available for alerting you to new multimedia messages: Off: the phone does not use an MMS tone. Light only: the service light flashes. Vibration: the phone vibrates. Single beep: the phone beeps once. MMS tonex: the phone uses one of several MMS tones.
Page 105: Alert On Call
Sound settings Alert on call This menu allows you to set whether or not the phone informs you when you receive a new message or when the alarm time expires during a call. Off: the phone alerts you after ending a call. On: the phone alerts you during a call.
Page 106: Funbox
Funbox The Funbox menu contains several fun options. WAP browser Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser to allow you to access and navigate the Wireless Web using your phone. Home Selecting this menu connects the phone to the network and loads the homepage of the Wireless Web service provider.
Page 107: Navigating The Wap Browser
Funbox Navigating the WAP Browser scroll through and select browser items select a numbered item return to the previous page access the Bookmarks list return to the startup homepage Entering Text in the WAP Browser When you are prompted to enter text, the current text input mode is indicated on the screen.
Page 108 T9 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 alternative words. To change the case, press the key. Number mode (1): allows you to enter numbers. Selecting and Using Browser Menu Options Various menu options are available when you are using the WAP Browser to navigate the Wireless...
Page 109 Funbox Go 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. Show URL: displays the URL address of the Web page to which you are currently connected. It also enables you to set the current site as the startup home page.
Page 110 Bookmarks This menu allows you to store the URL addresses of up to 16 of your favourite web sites. To store your favourite web site: 1. Select an empty location and press the Options soft key or 2. Enter the address you want to store and press the Enter soft key or For further details about how to enter characters, see page 46.
Page 111: Wap Profile
Funbox WAP profile This menu allows you to set up five proxy servers for the WAP browser. Contact your service provider for details about your WAP profile options. Note: The availability of the setting options may vary depending on your country. For each server, the following options are available: Profile name: enter a name that you wish to assign to the HTTP proxy server.
Page 112: Games
When the bearer is set to Data: IP address: enter the WAP gateway address required to connect to the Internet. Login name: enter the PPP server login ID. Password: enter the PPP server password. Dial-up number: enter the PPP server phone number.
Page 113: Launching A Midlet
Funbox When you access the Games menu, the list of the default games appears. Once you have downloaded games, they are added to the list. Launching a MIDlet Note: The following procedure is for the default games. For downloaded games, the procedure may be different.
Page 114 While you are playing a game, to adjust the sound volume stop the game and return to the startup screen exit the game To view MIDlet information: 1. Scroll to the MIDlet you want on the Games list and press the Info soft key. The display shows information about the MIDlet, such as the file size, application version, and its vendor.
Page 115 Funbox Entering Text If you need to enter text while using a MIDlet, you can use the following input modes: Upper-case character mode (A): allows you to enter upper-case English characters. Lower-case character mode (a): allows you to enter lower-case English characters. Number mode (1): allows you to enter numbers.
Page 116: Sounds
Funbox Sounds In this menu, you can listen to the sounds downloaded from the web server or received in multimedia messages. You can set the downloaded sounds as the current ring tone. Scroll to the sound you want on the Sounds list and press the Play soft key or key.
Page 117: Delete All
Funbox Delete all This menu allows you to delete all of the downloaded contents in the Games, Sounds and Images folders. You can delete all of the contents at one time. 1. To select a folder to clear place or remove a check mark 2.
Page 118 Funbox Sounds & images: the display shows the total, free and used space, including the memory status used for objects in the Sounds and Images menus. Press the Up or Down key to scroll through the screen.
Page 119: Call Records
Call records In this menu, you can view the: • calls you missed, received or dialled. • length of your calls. • cost of your calls, if your SIM card supports it. Notes: • You can access the numbers in the three types of call records by pressing the •...
Page 120: Received Calls
Received calls This menu lets you view the most recent 20 numbers of the calls you received. The number or name, if available, displays together with the time and date when the call was received. Press the key to dial the number. By pressing the Options soft key or use the following options: Edit: allows you to edit the number and dial it or...
Page 121: Delete All
Call records Delete all This menu allows you to delete all of the records in each call type. You can also delete all of your call records at one time. 1. To select a call log type to clear place or remove a check mark 2.
Page 122: Call Time
Call time This menu lets you view the timers for calls you made and received. Note: The actual time invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary, depending on network features, rounding-off for billing purposes, and so on. The following options are available: Last call time: length of the last call.
Page 123: Call Costs
Call records Call costs This network feature lets you view the cost of calls. This menu may not be available, depending on your SIM card. The following options are available: Last call cost: cost of the last call you made. Total cost: total cost of all calls you made since the cost counter was last reset.
Page 124: Organiser
Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • set an alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time, such as to remind you of an appointment. • view the calendar and organise your schedule. • set the current time and date. •...
Page 125 Organiser 2. Enter the time for the alarm to sound. Note: Your phone is preset to use 24-hour format. To change the format, see page 129. If you want to use the alarm options, press the Options soft key. The following options are available: •...
Page 126: Calendar
Calendar With the Calendar feature, you can: • consult the calendar to check your memos. • write memos to keep track of your schedule. • set an alarm to act as a reminder. Consulting the Calendar When you select the Calendar menu, the calendar with today’s date highlighted displays.
Page 127 Organiser 2. Press the An empty memo screen displays allowing you to enter your memo. 3. Enter your memo and then press the Ok soft key or key. Note: For further details about how to enter characters, see page 46. You are asked if you wish to set an alarm.
Page 128: Viewing A Memo
Organiser Viewing a Memo When you select a day for which a memo already exists on the calendar, the latest memo for the day displays. If more than one memo is stored, press the Up or Down key to scroll to the previous or next memo. Press the key to add a new memo for the day.
Page 129: Time & Date
Organiser Time & date This menu allows you to change the current time and date displayed. You can also find out what time it is in another part of the world. The following options are available: Set time: allows you to enter the current time. Note: Before setting the time, you must specify your time zone in the World time menu.
Page 130: Calculator
Time format: allows you to change the time format to 24 hours or 12 hours. Display options: allows you to set whether the phone displays the time or the date on the menu title bars. Calculator With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator.
Page 131: To Do List
Organiser To do list This feature allows you to: • enter a list of tasks to be done. • assign a priority and a deadline to each task. • sort the tasks by priority and status mark. Creating the To do list 1.
Page 132 You can use the following options: Action View the details for a specific task Change the status of a specific task Create a new task Edit an existing task Sort the existing tasks by priority or status Procedures Highlight the task. Press the key.
Page 133 Organiser Action Copy a task Copy a task to the calendar Delete a task Delete all tasks Exit the To Do list Procedures Highlight the task. Press the Options soft key. Select the Copy option. Change the text, priority, and/or deadline for the task. Highlight the task.
Page 134: Voice Memo
Voice memo In this menu, you can record voice memos. After recording, you can send a memo to other people using the Multimedia Message Service (MMS). Record voice This menu allows you to record a new memo. When you select this menu, the display shows the 30- second timer.
Page 135: Voice List
Organiser 6. Press the Ok soft key or The memo is saved and then the display shows the memo information. 7. Press the Options soft key or following memo options: • Send: allows you to send the memo to other people by using the MMS feature.
Page 136: Currency Exchange
Delete all In this menu, you can delete all of your voice memos. When the confirmation message appears, press the Yes soft key or again, press the Yes soft key or Memory status You can check the amount of the memory being used and the memory remaining for voice memos.
Page 137: Network Services
Network services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish. Call diverting This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specify. Example: You may wish to divert your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday.
Page 138 The current status displays. If the option has already been set, the number to which the calls are diverted displays. 3. If you selected No reply in step 1, select the length of time the network waits before diverting a call and press the Select soft key or 4.
Page 139: Call Barring
Network services Call barring The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls. You can use the following options to restrict voice calls and/or data calls: All outgoing: calls cannot be made. International: international calls cannot be made. International except to home: when abroad, calls can be made only to numbers within the current country and to your home country, which is...
Page 140 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement displays. To deactivate specific call barring settings: 1. Select the call barring option to be deactivated. 2. Select the type of calls to which this option applies.
Page 141: Call Waiting
Network services Call waiting This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call. You can specify individual call waiting options for voice calls and/or data calls. To set your call waiting options: 1. Select the type of calls, voice or data, to which you want to apply the call waiting option by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the Select soft key or...
Page 142: Caller Id
To automatically or manually select the network when roaming: 1. Press the Up or Down key until the appropriate option highlights and then press the Ok soft key key. If you select Automatic, you are connected to the first available network when roaming. If you select Manual, the phone scans for the available networks.
Page 143: Closed User Group
Network services Closed user group Closed User Group (CUG) is a network service which allows incoming and outgoing calls to be restricted to a selected user group. You can create up to ten user groups. Example: A company lends SIM cards to its employees and wants to restrict outgoing calls to members of the same team.
Page 144 Network services Outside access: lets you enable or disable calls to numbers other than those in the Closed User Group. This feature depends on the nature of your CUG subscription. Please check with your service provider. Default group: you may set a default CUG with your service provider.
Page 145: Phone Settings
If there is no communication between your phone and the IrDA-compliant device within 30 seconds of activating the feature, it is automatically deactivated. Note: For optimal performance, use an optional data link cable. You can purchase one from your local Samsung dealer. IrDA port...
Page 146: Display Settings
Display settings In this menu, you can change various settings for the display or the backlight. Wallpaper This menu allows you to change the background image or the colour of the text to be displayed in Idle mode. The following options are available: Wallpaper list: you can select a background image to be displayed on the idle screen.
Page 147: Menu Style
Phone settings Front LCD display This menu allows you to adapt the external display to your preference. The following options are available: Display type: allows you to change the type of the external display. No display: the display shows only the current time on a digital clock.
Page 148: Graphic Logo
Phone settings Service light This menu allows you to select whether or not the service light is used. It also allows you to select a colour in which it flashes. To use the service light, select one of the seven colour settings.
Page 149: Greeting Message
Phone settings Greeting message This menu allows you to set a greeting to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. For further details about how to enter characters, see page 46. Own number This function is a memory aid, which you can use to check your own phone numbers if you need to do so.
Page 150: Security
Phone settings Security The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone by others and the types of calls. Various codes and passwords are used to protect features of your phone. They are described in the following sections. Also see pages 158-161. PIN check When the PIN Check feature is enabled, you must enter your PIN each time you switch on the phone.
Page 151: Phone Lock
Phone settings Phone lock When the Phone Lock feature is enabled, the phone is locked and you must enter a 4 to 8-digit phone password each time the phone is switched on. The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory.
Page 152: Sim Lock
Privacy Using this menu, you can lock your media contents, such as multimedia messages, photos, videos, voice memos, images, and sounds. Once you have locked the contents, you must enter the phone password to access the associated menus. select an item to lock place or remove a check mark...
Page 153: Fdn Mode
Phone settings FDN mode The FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are available: Disable: you can call any number. Enable: you can only call phone numbers stored in Phonebook.
Page 154: Extra Settings
Extra settings You can turn on or off the automatic redialling or answering features. To turn a feature 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.
Page 155: Short Cut
Phone settings Short cut The navigation keys can be used as shortcut keys. In Idle mode, they allow you to access specific menus directly. To assign a shortcut to a key: 1. Select the key to be used as a shortcut key by pressing the Up or Down key, and press the Select soft key or 2.
Page 156: Solving Problems
Solving Problems If you are experiencing problems with your phone, perform the following simple checks before contacting a service professional. This 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 •...
Page 157 Solving Problems “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” displays • The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Move and try again. • You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider.
Page 158: Phonebook Entry
• the model and serial numbers of your phone • your warranty details • a clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after- sales service. Solving Problems ) to weak ( ).
Page 159: Access Codes
Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorised use. When requested for any of the codes explained below, enter the appropriate code, displayed as asterisks, and press the Ok soft key or you make a mistake, press the C key one or more times until the incorrect digit is cleared and then...
Page 160: 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).
Page 161: Pin2
Access Codes PIN2 The PIN2 (4 to 8-digits), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access specific functions, such as setting the maximum cost of a call. These functions are available if supported by your SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, the code is disabled and you cannot access the functions until you re-enable it by entering the PUK2.
Page 162: Barring Password
Access Codes Barring Password A 4-digit barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. You can obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this function. You can change this password in the Call barring menu.
Page 163: Health And Safety Information
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 so as not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.
Page 164: Precautions When Using Batteries
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 operating can be well below the maximum value.
Page 165 Health and Safety Information • 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 battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
Page 166: Road Safety
Health and Safety Information 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 wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.
Page 167: Electronic Devices
Health and Safety Information Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a...
Page 168: Other Medical Devices
Health and Safety Information Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Page 169: Potentially Explosive Environments
Health and Safety Information Potentially Explosive Environments Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Page 170: Emergency Calls
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 for essential communications (medical emergencies, for example).
Page 171: Other Important Safety Information
Health and Safety Information Other Important Safety Information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
Page 172: Care And Maintenance
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 parts and accessories out of the reach of small children.
Page 173 Health and Safety Information • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation. • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove, or a radiator. The phone may explode when overheated.
Page 174: Glossary
Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet, and to take full advantage of the features of your mobile phone, here are a few definitions: Active Folder Ability to answer a call simply by opening the phone.
Page 175 Glossary Dual Band Ability to operate with both DCS (1800 Mhz) and GSM (900 Mhz) networks. The phone automatically uses the network with the strongest signal and even switches networks during a call within the same operator’s network. EMS (Enhanced Message Service) An adaptation of the Short Message Service (SMS) that allows you to send and receive ring tones and the service provider’s logo, as well as combinations...
Page 176 Glossary GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) International standard for cellular communication, guaranteeing compatibility between the various network operators. GSM covers most European countries and many other parts of the world. Java Programming language generating applications that can run on all hardware platforms, whether small, medium or large, without modification.
Page 177 Glossary Phone Password Security code used to unlock the phone when you have selected the option to lock it automatically each time it switches on. PIN (Personal Identification Number) Security code that protects the phone against unauthorised use. The PIN is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card.
Page 178 Roaming Use of your phone when you are outside your home area (when travelling for example). 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.
Page 179 Glossary Voice Mail Computerised answering service that automatically answers your calls when you are not available, plays a greeting (optionally in your own voice) and records a message.
Page 180: Index
Index Access codes • 158 Active folder • 153 Alarm • 123 Alert on call • 104 Alert type • 101 Alphabet mode, text input • Answering call • 26 second call • 57 Anykey answer • 153 Auto redial • 153 Background image •...
Page 181 Index Dialled calls • 119 Display backlight • 15 external • 16 icons • 14 layout • 13 settings • 145 Diverting, calls • 136 DTMF tones, send • 55 Earpiece volume • 25 Emergency calls • 169 EMS (Enhanced Message Service) •...
Page 182 Morning call • 123 Multimedia messages creating/sending • 76 deleting • 82, 84 editing • 84 reading • 80, 83 setting • 85 Multi-party calls • 57 Muting all sounds • 29 key tones • 55 microphone • 54 Names entering •...
Page 183 Index Security, calls • 149 Sent messages multimedia • 83 text • 71 Service light • 16, 147 Shortcut, keys • 154 Silent mode • 29 SIM card installing • 18 locking • 151 SMS (Short Message Service) Inbox • 70 Outbox •...
Page 186 2003. 09. 18 (place and date of issue) * It is not the address of the Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of the Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your phone.

Samsung SGH-E710 User Manual

Table of Contents

Important Safety Precautions

Unpacking

Your Phone

Getting Started

Call Functions

Options During a Call

Using the Menus

8. Camera

Messages

Funbox

Call Records

Organiser

Solving Problems

Access Codes

Health and Safety Information

Quick Links

Chapters

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