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    SGH-E490 User's Guide
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    be dangerous or illegal. Copyright information • Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. • JavaTM is a hand-held phone while driving. Park your vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near
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    , such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous. • The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. • Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. At very high volumes
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    is displays on the phone screen. For example, 2 • Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video. Special features of your phone • Music player Play music files on your phone. • Java Enjoy Java™-based embedded games and download new games.
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    on an airplane. • Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal data, and connect to other devices using wireless Bluetooth technology. • Web browser Access the wireless web to get up-to-the-minute information and a wide variety of media content. • Multimedia Message Service (MMS) Send and receive
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    or answer calls 16 Step outside the phone 17 Begin with your camera, music player, web browser, and other special features Use the camera 17 Play music 18 4 Browse the web 20 Use Phonebook 20 Send messages 21 View messages 22 Send an SOS message 23 Use Bluetooth 24 Use a memory card
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    1 Time and date p. 82 2 Phone settings p. 83 3 Display settings p. 85 4 Sound settings p. 86 5 Network services p. 88 6 Bluetooth p. 91 7 Security p. 93 8 Connection settings p. 95 9 Reset settings p. 97 1. Available only if supported by your SIM card. 2. Browser functions will appear
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    front and battery covers • User's Guide You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. 6 Your phone Keys, features, and locations
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    display Memory card slot Camera key Get started First steps to operating your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services
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    Get started Insert the battery. Reattach the battery cover. Plug the travel adapter into the phone. 8 Plug the adapter into a standard AC power outlet. When the phone is completely charged, unplug the adapter from the power outlet and from the phone. Removing the battery cover
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    place where you are not allowed to use mobile devices, such as in an airplane or at a hospital. To switch to Offline mode, press and select Settings → Phone settings → Offline mode → On. In Offline mode, you can use non-wireless functions, such as games, calendar, camera, and music player. 9
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    highlighted menu option or confirm input. 10 In Idle mode, enter the My messages menu. In Idle mode, enter the Music player menu. Make or answer a call. In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers recently dialled, missed, or received. Delete characters from the display or items in an application. Press and
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    characters. Enter special characters or perform special functions. Adjust the phone volume. In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on appear on the top line of the screen to indicate your phone's status. Depending on your country or service provider, the icons shown on the display may vary. Signal
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    the appropriate service Call ringer set to vibratep. 87 Silent mode (Mute) Silent mode (Vibration) 12 Whisper mode, during a call p. 34 Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connectedp. 92 Bluetooth activep. 91 New message New voicemail Memory card insertedp. 26 Alarm setp. 48 Battery power
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    to the option you want. Customise your phone Display language Call ringer melody 1. In Idle mode, press and select Settings → Phone settings → Language. 2. Select a language. 1. In Idle mode, press and select Settings → Sound settings → Incoming call → Ringtone. 13 Get started
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    Keytone volume In Idle mode, press [ / ] to adjust the keytone volume. Idle mode wallpaper You can set the wallpaper for the idle screen. 1. In Idle mode, press and select Settings → Display settings → Wallpaper → Main display. 14 2. Select an image or video category. 3. Select an image
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    2. Select a key. 3. Select a menu to be assigned to the key. You can set up a menu of your own, using your favourite menu items. To set up My Menu item access: 1. In Idle mode, press and select Settings → Phone settings → My menu. 2. Select an item to be changed. 3. Select the menu item you
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    select Settings → Security → Change password. 2. Enter the default password, 00000000, and press . 3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press . 4. Enter the new password again and press . 5. Select Phone lock. 6. Select Enable. 7. Enter the password and press . Make or answer
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    Answer a call 1. When the phone rings, press [ ]. 2. To end the call, press [ ]. Adjust the volume during a call Press [ / ]. Step outside the phone Begin with your camera, music player, web browser, and other special features Use the camera Take a photo 1. Open the phone. 2. In Idle mode,
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    select My files → Videos → My video clips. 2. Select the video you want. Play music Copy music files to the phone Use these methods: • Download from the wireless webp. 51 • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC StudioSamsung PC Studio User's Guide • Receive via Bluetooth p. 26
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    Create a play list • Copy to a memory card and insert the card into the phonep. 26 1. In Idle mode, press [ ]. 2. Press and select Add music from → a memory location. 3. Press [ ] to select the files you want and press . 4. Press to return to the music player screen. Play
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    Step outside the phone Browse the web Using the built-in web browser, you can easily access the wireless web to get a variety of upto-date services and information and to download web content. Launch the web browser In Idle mode, press [ ]. The homepage of your service provider opens. Navigate
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    select Phonebook → My namecard. 2. Specify your contact information. 3. Press to save the name card. 4. To send the name card, press and select Send via → a sending method. Send messages Send a text message numbers. 5. Press [ ] to send the message. 21 Step outside the phone
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    Step outside the phone Send a multimedia message (MMS) 22 1. In Idle mode, press and select Messages → Create message → Multimedia message. 2. Select Subject. 3. Enter the message subject and press [ ]. 4.
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    Step outside the phone View a multimedia message When you receive a message: 1. Press . 2. an SOS message You can send an SOS message to your family or friends for help in an emergency. Set up SOS message options 1. In Idle mode, press and select Messages → SOS messages → Sending
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    . Use Bluetooth Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, enabling you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely. Turn on Bluetooth 1. In Idle mode, press and select Settings → Bluetooth
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    Step outside the phone Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device 1. In Idle mode, press and select Settings → Bluetooth → My devices → Search for new devices. 2. Select a device. 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device's Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press . When the owner of
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    to receive. Use a memory card You can use a memory card to increase your phone's memory capacity. Important memory card information • Frequent erasing and writing will shorten a card's lifespan. • Do not subject cards to strong shocks. 26 • Do not remove a card from the phone or turn off the
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    face down. Replace the front cover Your phone comes with extra front and battery covers in different colours. You can choose the pair of covers that suits your personal taste. 2. Press the card until it locks into place. Remove the memory card 1. Press the card so that it is disengaged from the
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    Enter text ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes You can enter text in some features, such as Messages, Phonebook, or Calendar, using ABC mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode. Changing the text input mode • Press and hold [ ] to
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    cursor. • Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the entire display. Adding a new word to the T9 dictionary This feature may not be available for some languages. 1. Enter the word you want to add. 2. Press [0] to display alternative words for your key presses. When
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    to a symbol set the Navigation keys. select a symbol the corresponding number key. clear the entered [C]. symbols insert the symbols . 30 Call functions Advanced calling features Making a call 1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number, and press [ ]. Enter a phone number, and
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    by selecting it from Phonebook.p. 37 You can also use the speed dialling feature to assign your most frequently dialled numbers to specific number keys.p. 39 You can quickly dial a number from the SIM card using its location number assigned when stored. 1. In Idle mode, enter a location number
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    When Anykey answer is active, you can press any key, except for and [ ].p. 84 • When Active flip is active, you can simply open the phone.p. 84 • Press or [ ] to reject a call. • Press and hold [ / ] to reject a call or mute the ringer, depending on the Volume key setting.p. 84
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    5. To end the current call, press [ ]. Answering a second call You can answer a call while already on the phone, if your network supports the call waiting feature and you have activated it.p. 89 1. Press [ ] to answer the call. The first call is automatically put on hold. 2. Press to switch
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    answering machines or computerised telephone systems, Send keys must be selected. • Send DTMF: send DTMF (Dual tone multifrequency) tones of a specific number as a group. This option is helpful for entering a password or an account number when you call an automated system, like a banking service
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    can talk to each other, but you are disconnected from the call. • Join: set up a multi-party call by adding a caller on hold to a currently active call calls. You can also check the cost of your calls, if your SIM card supports this function. To access this menu, press in Idle mode and
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    number. • Delete: delete the selected call record or all records. Missed calls (Menu 1.2) This menu displays the most recent calls you did not answer. 36 Dialled calls (Menu 1.3) This menu displays the most recent calls you have dialled. Received calls (Menu 1.4) This menu displays the most recent
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    the call timers, press . You need to enter the phone password. The password is preset to 00000000. You can change this password.p. 94 Call cost (Menu 1.7) This network feature displays the cost of your calls. This menu is available only if supported by your SIM card. Note that this is not
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    Send message: send a message to the selected number or email address. • Copy to: copy the contact to the phone's memory or to the SIM card. • Send via: send the contact via SMS, MMS, or Bluetooth. • Delete: delete the selected contact. Create contact (Menu 2.2) Use this menu to add a new contact to
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    a caller group 1. Press and select Add. 2. Enter a name for the group. 3. Select the caller ID line and set an image. 4. Select the ringtone line and set a ringtone. 5. Press to save the group. Adding members to a caller group 1. Select a group. 2. Press . 3. Press [ added
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    for creating your name card is the same as the one for saving a phone number in the phone's memory.p. 38 Using name card options After saving your name card, press to access the following options: • Edit: edit the name card. • Send via: send the name card via SMS, MMS, or Bluetooth.
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    stored in the phone's memory and on the SIM card. Service number (Menu 2.8) Use this menu to view the SDN (Service Dialling Number) list assigned by your service provider, including emergency numbers and numbers for directory enquiries. This menu is available if your SIM card supports SDN. Select
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    to your phone's memory: Your phone supports mp3 files with a bit rate of up to 192 kbps. • Download from the wireless webp. 51 42 • Download from a PC using the optional Samsung PC StudioSamsung PC Studio User's Guide • Receive via an active Bluetooth connection p. 26 • Copy to a memory card and
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    : • Play/Pause: begin or pause playback. • Open playlist: access the play list. • Go to music: access the Music folder. • Send via bluetooth: send the file via Bluetooth. • Set as: set the file as your ringtone or as a ringtone for a Phonebook entry. • Remove from playlist: remove the selected
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    : set the music player to play tracks in random order. Visualisation: change the playback animation. Volume: select a volume level. • Details: access the file properties recording. The voice memo is automatically saved. 4. Press [ ] to review the voice memo, or press [Up] to record a new memo. 44
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    play the selected voice memo in Review mode. • Record: record a new voice memo. • Go to My voice clips: access the voice memo list. • Send via: send the file via MMS or Bluetooth. • Delete: delete the file. • Rename: change the file name. • Lock/Unlock: lock the file to prevent it from being deleted
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    or all applications, except for the embedded games. 46 • Lock/Unlock: lock the application to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the application. • Details: access the application properties. • Permissions: set permission settings for services that charge you additional costs, such as network
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    : change the local time zone. • Add: add a time zone. • Unmark second clock/Mark as second clock: set the selected time zone to be displayed for a dual clock type, or cancel the setting. • Set daylight saving time: apply daylight saving time to the time zone you want. • Delete: delete the selected
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    again after 5 minutes. Deactivating an alarm 1. Select the alarm you want to deactivate. 2. Select Off on the Alarm line. 3. Press . Setting alarms to sound when the phone is off From the Alarm screen, select Auto power → On. If the phone is off when it is time for the alarm to sound, the
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    for the amount you entered displays. For the currency converter, you can view and set currency rates by pressing . Timer (Menu 3.8) Use this menu to set a period of time for the phone to count down. The phone sounds an alarm when the specified period of time expires. 49 Menu functions
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    Menu functions Starting the timer 1. Press . 2. Enter the length of time you want to count down and press . 3. Press [ ] to start counting down. Stopping to access the following options: • Edit: change the memo's text. • Send via: send the selected memo via Bluetooth, SMS, or MMS.
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    SIM card instructions or contact your service provider. Browser (Menu 4) The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser on your phone allows you to access the wireless web. From the wireless web, you can access up-to-date information and a wide variety of media content, such as games, wallpapers
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    : enter a URL address manually. • Go: move backward or forward through pages in history. • Reload: reload the current page with updated information. • Bookmarks: bookmark the various settings for the browser. Cache: change the cache mode or clear the cache. The cache is a temporary memory site that
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    > to access the following options: • Go to: access the bookmarked web page. • Go to homepage: access the homepage. • Enter URL: enter a URL address manually. • Edit bookmark: edit the URL address and title of the bookmark. • Add bookmark: add a new bookmark. • Send URL via SMS: send the URL address
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    web page or all pages. Clear cache (Menu 4.6) Use this menu to clear the cache. The cache is a temporary memory site that stores recently accessed web pages. Browser settings (Menu 4.7) Use this menu to select a connection profile to be used for accessing the wireless web. You can also create
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    the message text and press [ ]. • The maximum number of characters allowed in a message varies by service provider. If your message exceeds the maximum number of characters, the phone will split the message. • You can use various options by pressing .next section 2. Enter a destination
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    animation/Add melody: add a media file stored in the phone's memory. • Attach: attach a Phonebook entry as a name card or a calendar item as a data Multimedia Message Service (MMS) delivers messages containing a combination of text, image, video, and audio, from phone to phone or from phone to email
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    You can check common options in the last cell of the table: Subject • Add: add the message subject. • Edit: edit the subject. • Clear subject: remove the message subject. Image or video • Add image/Add video: add a media file stored in the phone's memory. • Change image/Change video: replace an
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    an added item. • Add sound: add a media file stored in the phone's memory. • Change sound: replace an added item. • Add memory card: add a file stored on a memory card. This option is only available when you insert a memory card into the phone. • Remove sound: remove an added item. 58 Message
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    the page between the other pages. • Attach: attach a Phonebook entry as a name card or a calendar item as a data format attachment. My messages (Menu 5.2) Use , containing network parameters from your service provider • : Broadcast message from your service provider • : Delivery report for
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    . • Move to phone/Move to SIM: move the message between the SIM card and the phone's memory. 60 • Cut address: extract URL addresses, email addresses, or phone numbers from the message. • Copy media: save media content from the message to your phone's memory. • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to
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    from the message. • Attached items: save media content from the message to your phone's memory. • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the message. • Details: access the message properties. Configuration messages • Install: apply the configuration specified
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    Menu functions Delivery reports • Cut address: extract URL addresses, email addresses, or phone numbers from the report. • Delete: delete the report. • Lock/Unlock: lock the report to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the report. Drafts (Menu 5.2.2) This folder stores messages you have saved
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    to other people. • Cut address: extract URL addresses, email addresses, or phone numbers from the message. • Delete: delete the message. • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the message. • Details: access the message properties. My folders (Menu 5.2.5) Use
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    Menu functions Templates (Menu 5.3) Use this menu to make and use templates of frequently used messages or passages. Text templates (Menu 5.3.1) You can access embedded text templates or create ones with the sentences you use frequently so that you can use them in composing an SMS message. Creating
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    protection to delete locked messages, and then press . 4. Press to confirm the deletion. Settings (Menu 5.5) Use this menu to set up various options for using the messaging services. Text message (Menu 5.5.1) You can configure default SMS settings. • Send settings: set up the options
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    Menu functions • Block list: specify phone numbers from which you want to reject messages. • Current profile: select an SMS setting profile. • Profile settings: set the properties of each profile: Service centre: store or change the number of your SMS server. Default destination: enter the default
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    your country. • Retrieve settings: set up the options for receiving service area. Reception when abroad: determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are roaming on another network. Reception within your home network or abroad has the following options: - Manual: the phone
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    receiving an SOS message. Sending options (Menu 5.6.1) You can set up SOS message options. • Sending SOS: activate or deactivate the SOS message feature. To send an SOS message, press [ / ] 4 times in Idle mode, with the phone closed. While the phone is attempting to send an SOS message, turns to
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    phone uses the message ringer setting. Memory status (Menu 5.7) Use this menu to view the amount of memory currently in use in each message folder. My files (Menu 6) The My files menu allows you to access images, videos, music files, and sound files stored in the phone's memory or on a memory card
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    to another folder or to a memory card. • Copy to memory card: copy the file to a memory card. This option is only available when you insert a memory card into the phone. • Visible to Bluetooth: share the file or all files with other Bluetooth devices. • Lock/Unlock: lock the file to prevent it from
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    or Bluetooth. • Set as wallpaper: set the video clip, if saved as a 3gp file, as your wallpaper for the main display. • Delete: delete the file. • Rename: change the file name. • Move to: move the file to another folder or to a memory card. • Copy to memory card: copy the file to a memory card. This
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    Bluetooth: share the file or all files with other Bluetooth devices. • Lock/Unlock: lock the file to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the file. • Details: access the file properties. Music Use this menu to access music files you have downloaded or imported from your PC. Playing a music file
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    you insert a memory card into the phone. • Copy to memory card: copy the file to a memory card. This option is only available when you insert a memory card into the phone. • Visible to Bluetooth: share the file or all files with other Bluetooth devices. • Lock/Unlock: lock the file to prevent it
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    Bluetooth devices. • Lock/Unlock: lock the file to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the file. • Details: access the file properties. Memory card Use this menu to access the files stored on a memory card. This menu is only available when you insert a memory card into the phone. • Your phone
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    Options> and select Create → an item type. 3. Enter information or change the settings. 4. Press to save the item. Consulting the calendar Once you have new item. • Send via: send the item via SMS, MMS, or Bluetooth. • View by: change the view mode of the calendar. • Delete: delete the selected
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    events: view items whose alarms you have missed. 76 • Memory status: access memory information for the items stored on the calendar. Viewing items following icons may display to indicate the item's status: • : Alarm set • : Recurring item • : Task priority (Red: high, Blue: normal, Grey: low)
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    schedule item. Select a cell on the date you want. Camera (Menu 8) You can use the camera embedded in your phone to take photos and record . • Press < > to access camera options. next section • Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes. p. 79 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to
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    on one frame. You can select the layout and shooting mode. • Effects: change the colour tone or apply a special effect. • Frames: apply a decorative frame. • Timer: set a time delay before the camera takes a photo. • Go to My photos: access the My photos folder. • Camera
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    use in Capture mode. Using the keypad in Capture mode You can use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Capture mode: Key Function Left/ decorative frame. 8 Sets the timer. 0 Goes to the My photos folder. Changes the preview screen. Taking a photo with the phone closed 1. Press
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    a video 1. In Capture mode, press [1]. 2. Make any desired adjustments.s • Press < > to access camera options. next section • Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes. p. 81 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to start recording. 4. Press [ ], < >, or [ ] to stop recording. The video
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    or off. 7 • Camcorder shortcuts: view the functions of the keys you can use in Record mode. 8 Using the keypad in Record mode 0 You can use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Record mode: Key Function Left/Right Adjusts the brightness. Up/Down/ / Zooms in or out. Function
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    date displayed on your phone. Before setting the time and date, specify your time zone in the World clock menu.p. 47 • Time zone updating: select one of the following options. Prompt first: your phone will read the MCC (Mobile Country Code) from the network and automatically update the current time
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    features of your phone's system can be customised to suit your preferences. Some menus may not be available, depending on your service provider. Language (Menu 9.2.1) Use this menu to select a language for the display text. If you select Automatic, the phone uses the same language as the SIM card
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    change additional settings for using the phone. • Auto redial: set the phone to make up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call. • Active flip: set whether a call is automatically answered when you open your phone. • Anykey answer: set whether a call is answered when you
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    a video clip to be displayed on the main display. • Calendar wallpaper: set the phone to display the calendar of the current month. • Text position: : select a font colour. • Graphic logo: set the phone to display a graphic icon instead of the service provider's logo. This is only available if
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    zone for a dual clock type. 86 Show caller information (Menu 9.3.8) Use this menu to set the phone to display missed call notifications with the most recently missed caller's information. To set the external display to show caller information, select With cover display. Cover display font colour
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    type: specify how you are to be informed of incoming calls. Keypad tone (Menu 9.4.2) Use this menu to select the tone that the phone sounds when you press a key. Message tone (Menu 9.4.3) Use this menu to change the sound settings for incoming messages individually according to message type. • Tone
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    . • Busy: divert calls when you are on another call. • No reply: divert calls when you do not answer the phone. • Unreachable: divert calls when you are not in your service area or when your phone is switched off. 88 • Cancel all: cancel all call diverting options. 2. Select the type of calls to be
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    phone outside of your service area. • Cancel all: cancel all call barring settings, allowing calls to be sent and received normally. • Change barring password: change the call barring password obtained from your service (Menu 9.5.4) This network service allows you to manually select the network to be
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    access: enable calls to numbers other than those in the closed user group. This feature depends on the nature of your CUG subscription. • Default group: enable the default CUG, if you have set one with your service provider. When making a call, you are given the option of using your default CUG
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    performance, you do not use the Bluetooth feature while using multimedia features. • Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your phone. Setting up the Bluetooth feature The Bluetooth menu provides the following options: • Activation
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    with a Bluetooth device 1. From the Bluetooth menu, select My devices. 2. Select Search for new devices. After searching, a list of devices to which you can connect displays. The following icons indicate the type of device: • : Mobile phone • : Stereo headset • : Mono headset/Hands-free car kit
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    your PUK/PUK2 (Personal Unblocking Key). The codes are supplied by your service provider. PIN check (Menu 9.7.1) The 4- to 8-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. When this feature is enabled, the phone requires your PIN each time it is switched
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    current SIM card by assigning a SIM lock password. You must enter the password to use a different SIM card. Fixed dialling mode (Menu 9.7.7) If supported by your SIM card, FDN (Fixed Dialling Number) mode restricts your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. When this feature is enabled
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    of the unauthorised SIM card. To use your phone with any other SIM card, you must first deactivate the mobile tracking feature. 1. Enter the phone password and press . 2. Specify the following options: • Mobile tracker: activate the Mobile tracker feature. • Recipients: specify phone numbers to
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    enter the access point name. Login ID: enter the login ID. Password: enter the login password. When the bearer is set to GSM: Dial number: enter the PPP phone number. Login ID: enter the login ID. Password: enter the login password. Data call type: select a call type for data transmission. 3. Press
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    : add a new profile. Reset settings (Menu 9.9) Use this menu to reset the phone's settings you have changed. 1. Press [ ] to select the setting categories to be reset. 2. Press . 3. Press to confirm the reset. 4. Enter the phone password and press . The password is preset to 00000000
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    the SIM card. • The PIN locking feature is enabled. Every time the phone is switched on, the PIN has to be entered. To disable this feature, use the PIN check menu. "PUK lock" • The PIN code was entered incorrectly three times, and the SIM card is now blocked. Enter the PUK supplied by your service
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    enough to your mouth. The microphone is located at the bottom of the phone. The phone starts beeping and "Low battery" flashes on the display • Your battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the battery. The audio quality of the call is poor • Check the signal strength indicator on the display
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    and on the battery with a clean soft cloth. If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take note of: • 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. 100 Health
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    model phone is available for sale to the public, compliance with the European R&TTE Directive must be shown. This directive includes as one of its essential requirements the protection of the health and safety of the user and any other person. Precautions when using batteries • Never use a charger
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    phone near the network's base station, it uses less power. Talk and standby time are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and the parameters set by the service provider. • Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge, the type of battery, and the charger
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    batteries in accordance with local regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Road safety Your wireless phone gives phone or any accessory to another device, read its user's guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products. As with other mobile
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    determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Switch off your phone in health care facilities when regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
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    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. Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refuelling point (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe
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    strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers. To make an emergency call: 1. Switch on the phone. 2. Key in the emergency number for your present location. Emergency
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    interfere with the operation of the aircraft. • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender, or legal action, or both. Care and maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with
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    antenna. Unauthorised antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices. • If the phone, battery, charger, or any accessory is not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified service facility. The personnel there will assist you, and if
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    answer • 84 Auto redial • 84 Auto time update • 82 B Barring, calls • 88 Battery charging • 7 inserting • 8 precautions • 101 Block list SMS • 66 Bluetooth receiving data • 26 sending data • 25 settings • 91 Broadcast messages • 61, 68 Browser, web bookmarks • 53 homepage, access • 51 C Calculator
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    tones, send • 34 E Emergency calls • 106 F FDN (Fixed Dialling Number) mode • 94 File manager • 69 G Greeting message • 83 H Health and safety • 100 Holding, call • 32 I Icons • 11 Images deleting • 70 viewing • 70 Inbox, messages • 59 Indicative tone • 87 Inserting battery • 8 memory card • 27
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    redial • 31 Locking phone • 94 SIM card • 94 M Memory card accessing files • 74 inserting • 27 Memory status file manager • 74 setting • 66 viewing • 59 Mobile tracker • 95 Multi-party calls • 35 Music files downloading • 42 playing • 43 Music player • 42 My files • 69 My menu • 84 N Name card
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    Index Outbox • 62 P Password, change call barring • 89 phone • 94 Phone care and maintenance • 107 charging • 7 icons • 11 keys • 10 locking • 94 overview • 6 password • 94 resetting • 97 settings • 83 switching on/off • 9 unpacking • 6 Phonebook deleting • 38, 41 finding • 37 managing • 41 112
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    Shortcuts • 83 Silent mode entering • 16 setting • 87 SIM card inserting • 7 locking • 94 Skin colour • 85 SMS messages creating/sending • 55 deleting • 60, 62, 63 setting • 65 viewing • 59 Solving problems • 98 SOS message • 68 Sound settings • 86 Sounds deleting • 73 playing • 72 Speakerphone • 33
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    Samsung Electronics declare under our sole responsibility that the product GSM Mobile Phone : SGH‫ڈ‬E490 declare that [all essential radio test suites have been carried out and that] the Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card
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    or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No
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SGH-E490
User’s Guide