Samsung E715 User Guide

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Camera
Using the camera module built in your phone, you can take 
pictures of people or events while on the move.  
Additionally, you can send photos to other people in a 
picture message. The camera produces JPG pictures.
Take and Send
This menu provides the option to take a picture to send the 
photo as a picture message to other destinations.
Taking a Picture to Send a Message
Note: When you take a picture in direct sunlight or under too bright 
illumination, shading may occur on the picture.
1. Accessing the Take and Send menu turns on the camera at 
the front of the phone’s outer display. You can see the 
picture to be captured on the display.
2. Adjusting the image and aiming it to the subject:
 OUse the Left and Right keys to adjust the brightness of the 
image.
 OUse the Volume keys on the left side of the phone to zoom in 
and out from the image. 
 OTo use the camera options, press the  left soft key.  For 
details, see page 78.
3. If lighting is poor and a flash is required, select the   right 
soft key to toggle the flash on and off.
4. Press the Camera soft key on the right side of the phone or 
the  the to take the picture.
5. Press the Save soft key.
6. When you press the Next soft key after saving a picture, the 
following options are available:
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Send: allows you to send the picture using a multimedia 
message.
Set as Wallpaper: allows you to set the picture as your 
wallpaper for the idle screen.
Set as Caller ID: allows you to assign the picture to a 
number as that number’s caller ID image.
Protection: allows you to set the picture not to be deleted.Delete this: deletes the picture.Rename: allows you to rename the picture title.
Properties: shows the properties about the picture with the 
thumbnail image.
Using the Camera options
In the capture mode, you can use various options by 
pressing the Opt soft key.
The following options are available:Effects: allows you to change the color tone or apply special 
effects to the picture. When you select an option, the display 
shows your setting and prompts you to confirm it. Press the 
Select soft key.
Frames: allows you to use the frame. Select a frame from 
the list. Move the frame to your selection and press the 
Select soft key to use it.
Multi-shot: allows you to take action stills. Select High 
Speed or Normal Speed to use this option. When you 
press the 
 soft key, the camera takes up to six, nine, 
fifteen pictures successively depending on the option you’ve 
selected.
Rotation: rotates the picture. You can reverse the picture 
as a mirror image or flip the picture vertically.
Self Timer: allows you to have a delay time. Select the 
length of time you want from either three, five and ten 
seconds. When you press the 
 soft key, the camera takes the picture after a specified time. 
Settings: allows you the following two options:
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Photo Size: allows you to select a picture size. The higher 
the value, the higher the image quality and larger the file 
size.
Available photo sizes are: VGA(640X480); QVGA(320X240); 
QQVGA(160X120); and Mobile (128x120).
Photo Quality: allows you to change the image quality. You 
may choose from Ecomony, Normal, Fine and Super Fine.
My Photos
This menu allows you to review your pictures. When you 
access this menu, the display shows the latest pictures on 
the full screen. Use the Left and Right keys to scroll through 
the pictures. 
To change the view mode, press the right soft key,
labeled with the following modes:View: shows a picture on the full screen.Multi: shows six thumbnails on one screen.
Note: Once you have changed the view mode, it is saved for the next 
access.
Press the Options soft key to use the following options:Send: allows you to send the photo as a multimedia 
message. 
Set as Wallpaper: allows you to set the picture as your 
wallpaper for the idle screen.
Set as Caller ID: allows you to assign the picture to a 
number as that number’s caller ID image.
Protection: allows you to set the picture not to be deleted.Delete this: deletes the picture.
Delete all: funtionality currently not supported.Rename: allows you to change the name of the picture.
Properties: shows the properties of the picture, such as 
date and time it was taken, file size, image size, protection 
status, file format and file name.
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My Album
This option provides the ability for you to store your pictures 
using the t-zone browser.  When a picture is taken and you 
have selected the Save soft key; you are prompted with the 
option to select Next or NewPhoto.  Use the following 
procedures to send a picture to your album:
1. Select Next to go to the Photo Menu.
2. Select 1 or Send to name the picture and then press the OK 
soft key.
3. Select option 2 or Send to My Album. The Picture 
Messages screen is displayed and your picture is stored in 
the Picture Outbox and 
sent to your album.
My Journal
This option provides the ability for you to post your 
multimedia content to the Internet.  When a picture is taken 
and you have selected the Save soft key; you are prompted 
with the option to select Next or NewPhoto.  Use the 
following procedures to send a picture to your journal:
1. Select Next to go to the Photo Menu.
2. Select 1 or Send to name the picture and then press the OK 
soft key.
3. Select option 3 or Send to My Journal. The Picture 
Messages screen is displayed and your picture is sent to 
your journal and is also stored in the Picture Outbox. 
Memory Status
The Memory Status screen displays the Total, Free and 
Used photo memory.
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Sound Settings
You can use the Sound Settings feature to customize various 
settings, such as the:
 ORing melody, volume and type OSounds made when you press a key, make an error or receive a 
message
Note:  When the phone is in the Silent mode (see page 31), you cannot change the sound settings.
Ring Tone 
This option allows you to select the required ring melody. You can choose between many different melodies. Each time 
you select a melody, it is played for a few seconds. If you 
have downloaded any sounds from the Internet or received 
any ring tone messages, you can view the list in this menu. 
Ring Volume 
This option allows you to adjust the ring volume to one of 
five levels. 
Use the Up and Down keys on the left side of the phone. 
Alert Type 
This option allows you to specify how you are to be informed 
of any incoming calls. 
The following options are available. Light Only: only the backlight is switched on; the phone 
neither rings nor vibrates.
Melody: the phone rings using the ring melody selected via 
the Ring Tone menu option.
Vibration: the phone vibrates but does not ring. Vibra+Melody: the phone first vibrates three times and 
then starts ringing.
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Keypad Tone 
This option allows you to select the tone that the keypad 
generates when you press a key. 
The following options are available.Off: the keys do not make any sound.Cool: each key, when pressed, makes the same sound but is 
a different tone from the Beep option.
Piano: each key, when pressed, plays the piano melody.Tone: each key, when pressed, makes a different sound.
Beep: each key, when pressed, makes the same sound.
Message Tone 
This option allows you to select how the phone informs you 
that a new message has been received.
SMS Tone
This option allows you to select how the phone informs you 
that a new SMS message has been received.
The following options are available.SMS Tone1~10: the phone uses an SMS tone. You are 
provided with ten SMS tones.
OFF: the phone does not use the SMS tone.Light Only: the service light at the top of the phone flashes.
Vibration: the phone vibrates.Single Beep: the phone beeps once. 
SMS CB Tone*
This option allows you to select how the phone informs you 
that a new cell broadcast (CB) message has been received.
The following options are available.OFF: the phone does not use the CB tone.
Light Only: the service light at the top of the phone flashes.Vibration: the phone vibrates.
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Single Beep: the phone beeps once. SMS CB Tone1~10: the phone uses a CB tone. You are 
provided with ten CB tones.
*This option is available only if supported by your SIM card.
Multi-Media Messaging Service (MMS) Tone
This option allows you to select how the phone informs you 
that MMS message has been received.
The following options are available.
OFF: the phone does not use the MMS tone.Light Only: the service light on the front of the phone 
flashes.
Vibration: the phone vibrates.Single Beep: the phone beeps once. MMS Tone1~10: You are provided with ten MMS tones.
*This option is available only if supported by your SIM card.
Folder Tone
T h i s o pt ion  a l low s  yo u  to  se le c t a  to n e  t h a t s ou n ds  wh en  yo u  
open or close the phone. The following options are available: 
Off, Future or Crystal.
Power On/Off 
Use this option to chose the sound you prefer when turning 
your phone on or off. The following options available: Off, 
Classical, and Cheerful.
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Extra Tones 
You can customize various other tones used by the phone. 
The following options are available.
Error Tone: sets whether the phone informs you that you 
have made a mistake or not. 
Minute Minder: sets whether the phone must beep every 
minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the 
length of your call.
Connect Tone: sets your phone to beep when the person 
you are calling answers the phone.
To turn a given 
tone...Then press the...
OnOn soft key.A check mark is displayed 
in front of the option.
OffOff soft key again.The check mark is no 
longer displayed.
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Phone Settings
Many different features of your phone can be customized to 
suit your preferences. All of these features are accessed via 
the Phone Settings menu.
Infrared Activate
This feature allows you to send or receive data through the 
infrared port. To use an infrared connection, you must:
 Oconfigure and activate an IrDA-compliant infrared port on your 
PC.
 Oactivate the infrared feature on the phone; the IrDA icon 
appears on the top line of the display.
 Oalign the IrDA port on the phone with the IrDA port on your 
computer.
The connection is ready for data transmission. 
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 the best performance, use the data link cable supplied in your 
SGH-e715 kit.
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Display Settings 
You can change the background image and the color of the 
components in the display according to your preference.
Wallpaper
This option allows you to change the background image 
(wallpaper) to be displayed in idle mode.
To change the background image, proceed as follows.
1. Scroll through the list by pressing the Up or Down key.
You have various preset images available. You can also 
select the blank background and any images downloaded 
from the Internet.
2. Press the Select soft key when the required image is 
highlighted.
The selected image is displayed.
3. After viewing the image, press the Select soft key to display 
it on the idle screen.
To  c h a n g e  t h e  Text Color, scroll through the list by pressing 
the Up or Down key. Select the color desired and press the 
Select soft key.
Menu Style
This option allows you to select the menu display style. You 
can choose between Bar Style and Page Style. 
1. Adjust the contrast by using the Up and Down keys or the 
keys on the left side of the phone.
2. When you are satisfied, press the OK soft key to save the 
selection.
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