Samsung SGH-E715 User guide

User Guide

Samsung Telecommunications America

1130 East Arapaho Road

Richardson, Texas 75081

1-800-SAMSUNG

www.samsungusa.com/wireless

trademark of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its related entities.

Specifications subject to change without notice. GH68-04405A

SGH

e715

Samsung mobile phones have been rated number

one in brand loyalty by consumers two years

in a row according to Brand Keys, a leading

independent authority on brand loyalty.

DUAL BAND GPRS Series

SGH-e715

Portable Digital Telephone

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your phone,

and keep it for future reference.

Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-04405A

e715_091803_d4

SW-E75UVWH4/HWver:RevE71.0

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Intellectual Property

All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is

otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers

relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to,

accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone

System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under

federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.

Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions

(patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets,

copyrights, software, computer programs, and related

documentation and other works of authorship. You may not

infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the

Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not

(and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of,

reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise

attempt to create source code from the software. No title to or

ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All

applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with

SAMSUNG and its suppliers.

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Samsung Telecommunications America

(STA), Inc.

Headquarters:

1301 E. Lookout Drive

Richardson, TX 75082

Tel: 972-761-7000

Fax: 972-761-7001

Customer Care Center:

1601 E. Plano Parkway

Suite 150

Plano, TX 75047

Tel: 888-987-HELP (4357)

Fax: 972-761-7501

Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com/

wireless

reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without

prior written approval. Samsung is a registered trademark of

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its related entities.

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Table of Conten

ts

Important Safety Precautions ..................... 7

Road Safety at All Times...................................... 7

Switching Off When Refueling............................... 7

Switching Off in Aircraft ....................................... 7

Switching Off in Hospitals..................................... 7

Interference ....................................................... 7

Special Regulations ............................................. 8

Radio Frequency Exposure ................................... 8

Sensible Use....................................................... 8

Accessories and Batteries..................................... 8

Qualified service ................................................. 8

Unpacking................................................... 9

Your Phone ............................................... 11

Phone Layout ................................................... 11

Display...................................................... 15

Display Layout.................................................. 15

Camera ........................................................... 18

Getting Started.......................................... 19

Installing the SIM Card ...................................... 19

Charging the Battery ......................................... 21

Switching the Phone On or Off ............................ 23

Call Functions............................................ 25

Making a Call.................................................... 25

Adjusting the Volume ........................................ 27

Answering a Call ............................................... 27

Viewing Missed Calls.......................................... 27

Switching Quickly to the Silent Mode ................... 29

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Selecting Functions and Options ............... 31

Setting the Display Language ............................. 32

Phonebook ................................................ 33

Storing a Number with a Name........................... 33

Using Phonebook Entry Options........................... 35

Searching for and Dialing a Number in the

Phonebook....................................................... 36

Editing a Caller Group........................................ 37

Speed-Dialing................................................... 38

Deleting All Phonebook Entries............................ 39

Checking Memory Status.................................... 40

Entering Text ............................................ 41

Changing the Text Input Mode............................ 41

Using the T9 Mode ............................................ 42

Using the Upper/Lower-Case Character Mode........ 43

Using the Symbol Mode ..................................... 44

Using the Number Mode..................................... 44

Options During a Call ................................ 45

Putting a Call on Hold ........................................ 45

Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) ................... 46

Muting/Sending Key Tones................................. 46

Muting/Sending DTMF........................................ 47

Searching for a Number in Phonebook ................. 47

Answering a Second Call.................................... 48

Making a Multi-party Call.................................... 48

Using the Menus........................................ 51

Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling................ 51

Accessing a Menu Function by Using its Shortcut ... 52

List of Menu Functions ....................................... 52

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Text Messages........................................... 59

Write New........................................................ 60

Templates........................................................ 62

Settings........................................................... 63

Delete All......................................................... 64

Memory Status................................................. 64

Voice Mail ........................................................ 64

Broadcast ........................................................ 65

Picture Messages ...................................... 67

Inbox .............................................................. 67

Outbox ............................................................ 69

Draft............................................................... 70

Write New........................................................ 70

Templates........................................................ 73

Delete All......................................................... 73

Memory Status................................................. 73

Call Records .............................................. 75

Missed Calls ..................................................... 75

Incoming Calls.................................................. 75

Outgoing Calls.................................................. 76

Delete All......................................................... 76

Call Time ......................................................... 76

Camera...................................................... 77

Take and Send ................................................. 77

Using the Camera options .................................. 78

My Photos........................................................ 79

My Album ........................................................ 80

My Journal ....................................................... 80

Memory Status................................................. 80

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Sound Settings.......................................... 81

Ring Tone ........................................................ 81

Ring Volume..................................................... 81

Alert Type........................................................ 81

Keypad Tone .................................................... 82

Message Tone................................................... 82

Folder Tone...................................................... 83

Power On/Off.................................................... 83

Extra Tones...................................................... 84

Phone Settings.......................................... 85

Infrared Activate............................................... 85

Display Settings................................................ 86

Greeting Message ............................................. 89

Own Number.................................................... 89

Language......................................................... 89

Security........................................................... 90

Extra Settings................................................... 93

ShortCut.......................................................... 94

Reset Settings .................................................. 94

Organizer .................................................. 95

Alarm.............................................................. 95

Calendar.......................................................... 96

Time & Date..................................................... 98

Calculator ........................................................ 99

To Do List ........................................................ 99

Voice Memo ................................................... 102

Currency Exchange ......................................... 102

Network Services .................................... 103

Call Forwarding............................................... 103

Call Waiting.................................................... 104

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Network Selection........................................... 105

Caller ID........................................................ 106

Funbox.................................................... 107

t-zones.......................................................... 107

Games........................................................... 108

Sounds.......................................................... 108

Images.......................................................... 109

Delete All....................................................... 109

Memory Status............................................... 109

Solving Problems .................................... 111

Access Codes........................................... 115

Phone Password.............................................. 115

PIN ............................................................... 115

PUK............................................................... 115

PIN2 ............................................................. 116

PUK2............................................................. 116

WAP Browser .......................................... 117

About the WAP Browser ................................... 117

Using the WAP Browser.................................... 120

Health and Safety Information................ 125

Usage guidelines:

All about performance and safety...................... 125

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone 126

Caring for the Battery...................................... 129

Acknowledging Special Precautions and FCC ....... 130

FDA Consumer Update..................................... 131

CTIA Safety Information .................................. 140

Owner's Record .............................................. 143

User Guide Proprietary Notice........................... 143

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STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY............. 145

Glossary.................................................. 151

Index ...................................................... 155

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Important Safety Precautions

7

Important Safety Precautions

Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure

to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. For more

detailed safety information, see

“Health and Safety

Information” on page 125.

Road Safety at All Times

Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle

first.

Switching Off When Refueling

Do not use the phone at a service station or near fuels or

chemicals.

Switching Off in Aircraft

Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an

aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.

Switching Off in Hospitals

Switch off your phone near medical equipment. Follow any

regulations or rules in force.

Interference

All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could

affect its performance.

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I m p o rt a n t S a f et y P r e c a ut i o n s

8

Special Regulations

Meet any special regulations in force in any area and always

turn your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it

may cause interference or danger (in a hospital for example).

Radio Frequency Exposure

The design of this phone complies with FCC (of the U.S.

government) requirements relating to radio frequency (RF)

exposure. To maintain compliance with these requirements, use

only Samsung-supplied or approved accessories. Use of non-

approved accessories may violate the requirements.

Sensible Use

Use only in the normal position (held to the ear).

Accessories and Batteries

Use only Samsung Genuine accessories and batteries.

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may install or repair your

phone.

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Unpacking

9

Unpacking

Your package contains the following items.

In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your

phone from your local Samsung dealer:

 Battery Charger

 Hands-Free Headset

 Simple Hands-Free Kit

 Car Power Charger

 Standard Battery

 Travel Adapter

 Data Kit

 Leather Case

 Holster

Handset

Travel Adapter

Battery

User Manual

Ear-microphone

Holster

Hand strap

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Unpacking

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Your Phone

11

Your Phone

Phone Layout

The following illustrations show the main elements of your

phone.

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Your Phone

12

Key Description

In the Menu Mode, scroll through the menu options

and phonebook memory.

In idle mode, allow you to access your favorite

menu options directly.

In the Menu mode, return to the previous menu

level and select the current menu respectively.

When entering text, move the cursor left and right

respectively.

In idle mode, allow you to access your favorite

menu options directly.

Perform the functions indicated by the text above

them (on the bottom line of the display).

In idle mode, launches the WAP Browser directly.

In the Menu mode, returns to the previous menu

level.

Deletes characters from the display.

In the Menu mode, returns to the previous menu

level.

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Your Phone

13

Makes or answers a call.

When held down in idle mode, recalls the last

numbers dialed or received.

In the Menu mode, selects a menu function or

stores information that you have entered (such as a

name) in the phone or SIM memory.

Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off

when held down.

In the Menu mode, returns to the idle mode and

cancels your input.

When held down in idle mode, accesses your voice

mail.

Enter numbers, letters and some special characters.

The key with the * key is used to change from

upper to lower case when entering text. The key

with the # key is used to enter a space, or to turn

on the silent/vibration function.

(on the side of the phone)

During a call, adjusts the earpiece volume.

In idle mode, adjusts the key volume.

In the Menu mode, scroll through the menu options

and phone book memory.

Key Description

(Continued)

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Your Phone

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Display

15

Display

Display Layout

The display is comprised of three areas.

Area Description

First line Displays various icons (see page 16).

Middle lines Display messages, instructions and any

information that you enter (number to be

dialed, for example).

Last line Shows the functions currently assigned to

the two soft keys.

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Display

16

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 the Silent mode is active or you set the

Alert Type

menu option so that the phone vibrates

when you receive a call.

Appears when a new text message has been received.

Appears when a new voice mail message has been

received.

Appears when you are entering text to indicate the

current text input mode.

Appears when you set the alarm.

Shows the level of your battery. The more bars you see,

the more power you have left.

Appears when the Mute mode is active.

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