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DUAL BAND GPRS Series
SGH-e316
Portable Digital Telephone
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your phone,
and keep it for future reference.
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-05083A
English.05/2004. Rev. 1.0
E316UEDE1.E32.0_WBE316_051304_F2
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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), patent
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Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions......................... 7 Unpacking ...................................................... 9 Your Phone................................................... 11 Phone Layout ........................................................ 11 Display................................................................. 15 Service Light ......................................................... 18 Camera ...............................................................
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Entering Text................................................ 51 Changing the Text Input Mode................................. 51 Using T9 Mode....................................................... 52 Using Alphabet Mode.............................................. 55 Using Number Mode ............................................... 56 Using Symbol Mode................................................ 56 Options During a Call.................................... 57 Putting a call on Hold........
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Outbox ................................................................. 88 Draft .................................................................... 89 Write New............................................................. 90 Templates............................................................. 94 Delete All.............................................................. 95 Memory Status ...................................................... 95 Setup ............................................
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Display Settings................................................... 117 Greeting Message ................................................ 119 Own Number....................................................... 119 Language............................................................ 120 Security.............................................................. 120 Extra Settings...................................................... 123 Short Cut..........................................................
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PUK.................................................................... 160 PIN2 .................................................................. 161 PUK2.................................................................. 161 Health and Safety Information ................... 163 Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals............... 163 For Body Operation .............................................. 165 Precautions When Using Batteries .......................... 165 Road Safety .............
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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 Refueling Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. Switching Off in an Aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous. Switching Off i
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forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger (in a hospital for example). Sensible Use Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on. Emergency Call Ensure the phone is switched on and in service. Key in the emergency number for your present location, then press the key. You must deactivate any unnecessary features before you can make an emergency call. Give all the necessary information as
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Unpacking Your package contains the following items: Handset Travel Charger Battery Ear-microphone User’s Manual Note: The items supplied with your phone may be different, depending upon your country or service provider. You can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer: Standard battery Ear-microphone Simple hands-free kit Car holder Car power charger Battery charger Travel charger Data kit Unpacking 9
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Unpacking 10
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Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Your Phone 11
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Ear-microphone jack Antenna Camera Camera key Service light External display Service light Key(s) Description In Menu mode, scrolls through the menu options and Phone Book. In Idle mode, the Up key allows you to access the Camera menu and the Down key to access your favorite menu option directly. For further details about shortcuts, see “Using Shortcuts” on page 66. In Menu mode, the Left key returns to the previous menu level and the Right key selects the current menu. When enterin
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Key(s) Description (Continued) Performs the functions indicated by the text above them, on the bottom line of the display. (soft keys) In Idle mode, launches the WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser. Makes or answers a call. In Idle mode, recalls the last number dialed, received or missed. In Menu mode, selects a menu function or stores information that you have entered, such as a name in the SIM card or phone’s memory. Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when held
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Key(s) Description (Continued) Enters special characters. Performs various functions. (on the right side of the phone) In Standby mode, turns the camera on when held down. In Capture mode, works as a camera shutter. (on the left side of the phone) During a call, adjusts the earpiece volume. In Idle mode with the folder open, adjusts the keypad tone volume. With the folder closed, turns the external display on when held down. In Menu mode, scrolls through the menu options and Phone Book. Y
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Display Display Layout The display has three areas: Area Description First line Displays various icons. See page 16. Middle lines Displays messages, instructions and any information that you enter, such as the number you are dialing. Last line Shows the current functions assigned to the two soft keys. Your Phone 15
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Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are out of your service area. When it displays, you cannot make or receive a call. Appears when you are connected to the GPRS network. Appears when the GPRS data connection is established. Appears when you are out of your home area and have logged onto a different network; for example, when traveling in other countries. A
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Icon Description (Continued) Appears when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time. Appears when Silent mode is active or when you set the Alert Type menu (Menu 5.3) to Vibration. For further details, see page 33 and page 113 respectively. Appears when Mute mode is active. Shows the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power you have remaining. Backlight The backlight illuminates the display and the keypad. When you press any key or open the folder, the backlight tu
