Samsung GT-E2120 Install the SIM card and battery, Charge the battery, Instructional icons

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Install the SIM card and battery

1.Remove the battery and cover then insert the SIM card.

Battery cover

SIM card

2. Insert the battery and cover.

Battery

Charge the battery

1. Plug the supplied travel

2. When charging is

adapter.

finished, unplug the

 

travel adapter.

To AC power outlet

Do not remove the battery while the phone is connected to the travel charger. Otherwise, the phone may be damaged.

Insert a memory card (optional)

Your phone accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards up to 2 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type).

1.Remove the battery cover and battery.

2.Unlock the memory card cover.

3.Lift the memory card cover and insert a memory card with the label side facing up.

Memory card

Memory card cover

4.Close and lock the memory card cover.

5.Replace the battery and battery cover.

Instructional icons

Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information

Followed by: the order of options or menus you

must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu mode, select Messages Create new message

(represents Messages, followed by Create new message)

[ ]

Square brackets: phone keys; for example: [

]

(represents the Power/Menu exit key)

 

 

 

Angled brackets: softkeys that control different

<> functions at each screen; for example: <OK> (represents the OK softkey)

Turn your phone on or off

To turn your phone on,

1.Press and hold [].

2.Enter your PIN and press <OK> (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above.

To transfer data from a PC to your phone, you need Windows XP Service Pack 2.

Access menus

To access your phone's menus,

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> to access Menu mode.

You may need to press the Confirm key to access Menu mode depending on your region or service provider.

2.Use the Navigation key to scroll to a menu or option.

3.Press <Select>, <OK>, or the Confirm key to confirm the highlighted option.

4.Press <Back> to move up one level; Press [] to return to Idle mode.

When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, you must enter the PIN2 supplied by the SIM card. For details, contact your service provider.

Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.

Make a call

1.In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone number.

2.Press [] to dial the number.

3.To end the call, press [].

The volume through mono earphones is very low or virtually inaudible. Use stereo earphones only.

Answer a call

1.

When a call comes in, press [ ].

2.

To end the call, press [ ].

Adjust the volume

To adjust the volume of the ringtone

1.In Menu mode, select Settings Profiles.

2.Scroll to the phone profile you are using.

If you are using the silent profile, you are not allowed to adjust the volume of the ringtone.

3.Press <Options> → Edit Volume Call alert.

4.Scroll left or right to adjust the volume level.

5.Press <Save>.

To adjust the volume of voice during a call

While a call is in progress, press the Navigation key up or down to adjust the volume.

In noisy environments, you may have difficulty hearing the calls while using the speakerphone feature. For better audio performance, use the normal phone mode.

Change your ringtone

1.In Menu mode, select Settings Profiles.

2.Scroll to the profile you are using.

If you are using the silent or offline profile, you are not allowed to change the ringtone.

3.Press <Options> → Edit Call ringtone.

4.Select a ringtone category → a ringtone.

To switch to another profile, select it from the list.

Call a recently dialled number

1. In Idle mode, press [ ].

2.Scroll left or right to a call type.

3.Scroll up or down to select a number or name.

4.Press the Confirm key to view details of the call or

 

[ ] to dial the number.

Enter text

 

 

 

 

To change the text input mode

Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 and ABC

 

modes.

Press [ ] to change case or switch to Number

 

mode.

Press [ ] to switch to Symbol mode.

Press and hold [ ] to select an input mode or change

 

the input language.

T9 mode

1.Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word.

2.When the word displays correctly, press [0] to insert a space. If the correct word does not display, press the Navigation key up or down to select an alternate word.

ABC mode

Press the appropriate alphanumeric key until the character you want appears on the display.

Number mode

Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a number.

Symbol mode

Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a symbol.

To move the cursor, press the Navigation key.

To delete characters one by one, press <Clear>. To delete the characters on the left side of the cursor, press and hold <Clear>.

To insert a space between characters, press [0].

To enter punctuation marks, press [1].

Add a new contact

Your phone is preset to save contact to the phone memory. To change the memory location, in Menu mode, select Settings Application Phonebook Save new contact to → a memory location.

1.In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Options>.

2.Select Create contact → a number type (if necessary).

3.Enter contact information.

4.Press the Confirm key to add the contact to memory.

Send and view messages

To send a text or multimedia message

1.In Menu mode, select Messages Create new message Message.

2.Enter a destination number and scroll down.

3.Enter your message text. Enter text

For sending as a text message, skip to step 5. For attaching multimedia, continue with step 4.

4.Press <Options> → Add multimedia and add an item.

5.Press the Confirm key to send the message.

To view text or multimedia messages

1.In Menu mode, select Messages Inbox.

2.Select a text or multimedia message.

Make fake calls

You can simulate an incoming call when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations.

Press and hold the Navigation key down in Idle mode.

Press the Navigation key down four times when the keys are locked.

Activate the mobile tracker

When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to two recipients to help you locate and recover your phone. To activate the mobile tracker,

1.In Menu mode, select Settings Security Mobile Tracker 2.0.

2.Press <OK> to set a phone lock password.

3.Enter a new 4-to 8-digit password and press <OK>.

4.Enter the new password again and press <OK>.

5.Select Settings.

6.Enter a new 8-digit password for the mobile tracker and press <OK>.

7.Enter the new password againg and press <OK>.

8.Scroll left or right to On.

9.Scroll down and press the Confirm key to open the recipient list.

10.Press the Confirm key to open your contact list.

11.Scroll to a contact and press the Confirm key.

12.Select a number (if necessary).

13.When you are finished selecting contacts, press the Confirm key to return to the recipient list.

14.Press <Options> → OK to save the recipients.

15.Scroll down and enter the sender's name.

16.Press <Options> → Save → <Accept>.

To change the password for the mobile tracker, select

Change Mobile tracker 2.0 Password.

Activate and send an SOS message

In an emergency, you can send SOS messages to your family or friends for help.

To activate the SOS message

1.In Menu mode, select Messages Settings SOS messages Sending options.

2.Scroll left or right to On.

3.Scroll down and press the Confirm key to open the recipient list.

4.Press the Confirm key to open your contact list.

5.Select a contact.

6.Select a number (if necessary).

7.Press <Options> → Save to save the recipients.

8.Scroll down and set the number of times to repeat the SOS message.

9.Press <Save> → <Yes>.

To send an SOS message

 

 

1.

With the keys locked, press [

] four times to send

 

an SOS message to preset numbers.

 

The phone switches to SOS mode and sends the

 

preset SOS message.

 

2.

To exit SOS mode, press [

].

Use the camera

To capture photos

1.In Menu mode, select Camera to turn on the camera.

2.Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.

3.Press the Confirm key to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically.

4.Press <Back> to take another photo (step 2).

After capturing photos, select <Album> to view photos.

To view photos

In Menu mode, select My files Images → a photo file.

To capture videos

1.In Menu mode, select Camera to turn on the camera.

2.Press <Options> → Camcorder to switch to Recording mode.

3.Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.

4.Press the Confirm key to start recording.

5.Press the Confirm key or <Stop> to stop recording. The video is saved automatically.

After capturing videos, select <Album> to view videos.

To view videos

In Menu mode, select My files Videos → a video file.

Listen to music

1.In Menu mode, select Music.

2.Press <Options> → Create playlist.

3.Enter a title for your new playlist and press the

Confirm key.

4.Select the new playlist.

5.Press <Options> → Add → a memory location → a music category (if necessary).

6.Select the files you want to include and press <Add>.

7.Press the Confirm key to begin playback.

8.Control playback using the following keys:

Key

Function

Confirm

Pause or resume playback

Left: Skip backward; Scan backward in a file

(press and hold)

Navigation • Right: Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (press and hold)

Up/Down: Adjust the volume

Listen to the FM radio

1.In Menu mode, select Applications FM radio.

2.Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio.

3.Press <Yes> to start automatic tuning.

The radio scans and saves available stations automatically.

The first time you turn on the FM radio, you will be prompted to start automatic tuning.

4.Press and hold the Navigation key left or right to a saved radio station.

Press the Navigation key left or right to tune a radio staion.

5.To turn off the FM radio, press the Confirm key.

Listen to the FM radio without the headset when the radio signal is strong and when the current radio signal is weak, use the supplied headset.

Listening to the FM radio without the headset may reduce battery charge more quickly.

The battery cover serves as the antenna for the FM radio. Handle the battery cover with care and keep the contact points clean.

Activate the torch light

The torch light feature helps you see in dark places by making the display and backlight as bright as possible. To activate the torch light, press and hold the Navigation key up in Idle mode or with the keypad locked.

To deactivate the torch light, press <Back> or [].

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Contents Phone layout Access menus Install the SIM card and batteryCharge the battery Adjust the volume

GT-E2120 specifications

The Samsung GT-E2120 is a classic mobile device that was launched in the late 2000s, designed primarily for users who seek a reliable phone without the frills of modern smartphones. This feature phone, part of Samsung's extensive lineup, is notable for its practicality and straightforward functionality.

One of the main features of the GT-E2120 is its compact design. The device is lightweight and easy to carry, making it a suitable choice for individuals who prefer a portable phone. The phone's dimensions measure approximately 107 x 45 x 12.3 mm, a size that allows it to fit comfortably in the pocket. The overall construction is simple yet sturdy, ensuring that it can withstand everyday wear and tear.

The GT-E2120 features a 1.77-inch display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels. While it may not boast the high-definition display of contemporary smartphones, the screen provides decent clarity for basic tasks such as texting and dialing. The keypad is designed with tactile buttons, allowing for easy and efficient typing, a necessity for users who still rely heavily on SMS communication.

In terms of technology, the GT-E2120 is equipped with dual-band GSM (850/1900) connectivity, enabling users to make calls and send texts without complications. It does not support more advanced mobile technologies such as 3G or 4G, aligning with its purpose as a straightforward communication device.

Another significant characteristic of the GT-E2120 is its impressive battery life. The device is powered by an 800 mAh battery, providing a talk time of up to 12 hours and standby time that can extend to several days. This attribute makes it ideal for users who require a phone for prolonged periods without the need for frequent charging.

The phone also comes with basic multimedia functionalities, including a camera capable of taking 1.3 MP photos. Though limited compared to modern standards, it serves well for casual snapshots. Additionally, the GT-E2120 offers features such as an FM radio and multimedia player, allowing users to enjoy music and radio on the go.

In conclusion, the Samsung GT-E2120 is a testament to the enduring appeal of feature phones. Its simplicity, compact design, and robust battery life cater to users looking for a reliable communication device without the complexities of today’s smartphones.