Install the SIM card and battery
Remove the back cover and insert the SIM card. 1.
Back cover SIM card
Insert the battery and replace the back cover . 2.
Battery
Charge the battery
If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot turn
on the device, even with the travel adapter connected.
Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes
before you try to turn on the device.
Plug a travel adapter into the 1.
multifunction jack.
T o AC power outlet
When charging is 2.
nished,unplugthe
travel adapter .
Do not remove the battery before removing the travel •
adapter . Doing this may cause damage to the phone.
T o save energy , unplug the travel adapter when not in •
use. The travel adapter does not have a power switch,
so you must unplug the travel adapter from the outlet
to interrupt the power supply . The travel adapter should
remain close to the socket when in use.
Insert a memory card (optional)
Y our phone accepts microSD
™
or microSDHC
™
memory
cards up to 16 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer
and type).
Formatting the memory card on a PC may cause •
incompatibility with your phone. Format the memory
card only on the phone.
Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the •
life span of memory cards.
Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of 1.
the phone.
Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts 2.
facing down.
Memory card
Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it 3.
locks in place.
Close the cover to the memory card slot. 4.
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
message (represents Messages, followed by
Create message)
[ ]
Square brackets: phone keys; for example:
[
] (represents the Power/End key)
< >
Angled brackets: softkeys that control different
functions at each screen; for example: <OK >
(represents the OK softkey)
T urn your phone on or off
T o turn your phone on,
Press and hold [ 1.
].
Enter your PIN and press < 2. OK > (if necessary).
When the setup wizard opens, customise your phone as 3.
desired by following the screen.
If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from
the device, the time and date will be reset.
T o turn your phone of f, repeat step 1 above.
Access menus
T o access your phone’ s menus,
In Idle mode, press < 1. Menu > to access Menu mode.
Y oumayneedtopresstheConrmkeytoaccessMenu
mode depending on your region or service provider .
When you are using the smart home screen, you cannot
usetheConrmkeytoaccessMenumode.
Use the Navigation key to scroll to a menu or option. 2.
Press < 3. Select >, <Save>,ortheConrmkeytoconrm
the highlighted option.
Press < 4. 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
In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone number . 1.
Press [ 2.
] to dial the number .
T o end the call, press [ 3.
].
Answer a call
When a call comes in, press [ 1. ].
T o end the call, press [ 2.
].
Adjust the volume
T o adjust the volume of the ringtone
In Menu mode, select 1. Settings → Sound proles .
Scrolltotheproleyouareusing.2.
Ifyouareusingthesilentprole,youarenotallowedto
adjust the volume of the ringtone.
Press < 3. Edit > → V olume.
Scroll to 4. Call alert .
Scroll left or right to adjust the volume level and press 5.
<Save>.
T o 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.
Innoisyenvironments,youmayhavedifcultyhearing
the calls while using the speakerphone feature. For
better audio performance, use the normal phone mode.
Change your ringtone
In Menu mode, select 1. Settings → Sound proles .
Scrolltotheproleyouareusing.2.
Ifyouareusingthesilentprole,youarenotallowedto
change the ringtone.
Press < 3. Edit > → V oice call ringtone.
Select a memory location (if necessary). 4.
Select a ringtone. 5.
T oswitchtoanotherprole,selectitfromthelist.
Call a recently dialled number
In Idle mode, press [ 1. ] to display a list of recent
numbers.
Scroll left or right to a call type. 2.
Scroll up or down to a number or name. 3.
PresstheConrmkeytoviewdetailsofthecallor 4.
[
] to dial the number .
Use the smart home screen
The smart home screen allows you to access applications,
contacts, and calendar events or view the clock from Idle
mode.
When you are using the smart home screen, the
Navigation key does not work as shortcuts.
T o add items to the smart home screen
In Menu mode, select 1. Settings → Display → Smart
home.
Press < 2. Edit >.
Select the items to display on the smart home screen. 3.
For the shortcuts toolbar , you can add or delete
the shortcuts as desired. Press <Options > → Edit
shortcuts.
Press < 4. Options > → Save .
PresstheConrmkey .5.
Y ou can change the idle screen to another style. In Menu
mode, select Settings → Display → Smart home and
scroll left or right to a style you want.
T o access the smart home items
Press the Navigation key to scroll through the items on the
smarthomescreenandpresstheConrmkeytoselectan
item.
Enter text
T o change the text input mode
Press and hold [• ] to switch between T9 and ABC modes.
Depending on your region, you may be able to access an
inputmodeforyourspeciclanguage.
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
Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an 1.
entire word.
When the word displays correctly , press [ 2. 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 an appropriate alphanumeric key until the character
you want appears on the display .
Number mode
Press an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a number .
Symbol mode
Press an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a symbol.
T o use other features for text input
T o move the cursor , press the Navigation key .•
T o delete characters one by one, press <• Clear>. T o delete
characters quickly , press and hold <Clear >.
T o insert a space between characters, press [• 0 ].
T o start a new line, press [• 0 ] three times.
T o enter punctuation marks, press [• 1 ].
Add a new contact
The memory location to save new contacts may be
preset depending on your service provider . T o change
the memory location, in Menu mode, select Contacts →
<Options> → Settings → Save new contact to → a
memory location.
In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press 1.
<Options>.
Select 2. Add to Contacts → Create contact → a
memory location (if necessary).
Select a number type (if necessary). 3.
Enter contact information. 4.
PresstheConrmkeyorpress<5. Options > → Save to
add the contact to memory .
Send and view messages
T o send a text message or multimedia message
In Menu mode, select 1. Messages → Create message .
Enter a recipient number and scroll down. 2.
Enter your message text. 3.
See “Enter text.”
For sending as a text message, skip to step 5.
For attaching multimedia, continue with step 4.
Press < 4. Options > → Add multimedia and add an item.
PresstheConrmkeytosendthemessage.5.
T o view text or multimedia messages
In Menu mode, select 1. Messages → Inbox .
Select a text or multimedia message. 2.
Make fake calls
Y ou can simulate an incoming call when you want to get out
of meetings or unwanted conversations.
T o activate the fake call feature
In Menu mode, select Settings → Call → Fake call →
Fake call hot key.
T o make a fake call
In Idle mode, press and hold the Navigation key down.•
When the keys are locked, press the Navigation key down •
four times.
Activate the mobile tracker
When someone inserts a new SIM card in your phone, the
mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact
numbertospeciedrecipientstohelpyoulocateand
recover your phone.
T o activate the mobile tracker ,
In Menu mode, select 1. Settings → Security → Mobile
tracker.
Enter your password and press < 2. OK >.
ThersttimeyouaccessMobile tracker, you will be
promptedtocreateandconrmapassword.
PresstheConrmkeytoturnonthemobiletracker3.
feature.
Select 4. Recipients and press <Options > → Contacts
to open your contact list.
Y ou can also enter a phone number including a country
code (with +). Skip to step 6.
Select contacts 5. → <Add >.
Whenyouarenishedsettingtherecipients,pressthe6.
Conrmkeytosavetherecipients.
Scroll down and enter the sender’s name. 7.
PresstheConrmkey8. → <Accept >.
Activate and send an SOS message
In an emergency , you can send SOS messages to your
family or friends for help.
T o activate the SOS message
In Menu mode, select 1. Messages → Settings → SOS
messages → Sending options.
Select 2. Sending SOS to activate the SOS message
feature.
Select 3. Recipients and press <Options > → Search to
open your contact list.
Y ou can also enter a phone number including a country
code (with +). Skip to step 6.
Select 4. Multiple → contacts → <Add >.
Whenyouarenishedsettingtherecipients,pressthe5.
Conrmkeytosavetherecipients.
Select 6. Repeat and set the number of times to repeat
the SOS message.
Press < 7. Back > → <Ye s >.
T o send an SOS message
With the keys locked, press [ 1. ] four times to send an
SOS message to preset numbers.
The phone switches to SOS mode and sends the preset
SOS message.
T o exit SOS mode, press [ 2.
].
Use the camera
T o capture photos
In Menu mode, select 1. Camera to turn on the camera.
Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view . 2.
Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. 3.
PresstheConrmkeytotakeaphoto.4.
The photo is saved automatically .
T o view photos
In Menu mode, select My les → Images →aphotole.
T o record videos
In Menu mode, select 1. Camera to turn on the camera.
Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view . 2.
Press [ 3. 1 ] to switch to the camcorder .
Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. 4.
PresstheConrmkeytostartrecording.5.
Press < 6. Stop > to stop recording.
The video is saved automatically .
T o view videos
In Menu mode, select My les → V ideos →avideole.
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE)
We, Samsung Electronics
declare under our sole responsibility that the product
GSM Mobile Phone : GT -E2600
to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/or
other normative documents.
SAFETY EN 60950-1 : 2006 + A1 1 : 2009
SAR EN 50360 : 2001 / AC 2006
EN 62209-1 : 2006
EMC EN 301 489-01 V1.8.1 (04-2008)
EN 301 489-07 V1.3.1 (1 1-2005)
EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1 (05-2009)
RADIO EN 301 51 1 V9.0.2 (03-2003)
EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (10-2006)
We hereby declare that [all essential radio test suites have been carried out and that]
the above named product is in conformity to all the essential requirements of Directive
1999/5/EC.
The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex[IV]
ofDirective1999/5/EChasbeenfollowedwiththeinvolvementofthefollowingNotied
Body(ies):
BABT , Forsyth House,
ChurcheldRoad,
Walton-on-Thames,
Surrey , KT12 2TD, UK*
Identicationmark:0168
The technical documentation kept at :
Samsung Electronics QA Lab.
which will be made available upon request.
(Representative in the EU)
Samsung Electronics Euro QA Lab.
Blackbushe Business Park, Saxony Way ,
Y ateley, Hampshire, GU46 6GG, UK
201 1.10.17 Joong-Hoon Choi / Lab. Manager
(place and date of issue) (name and signature of authorised person)
* It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of
Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased
your product.
Listen to music
In Menu mode, select 1. Music → Library .
Select a music category 2. →amusicle.
Control playback using the following keys: 3.
Key Function
Conrm Pause or resume playback
Navigation
Left: Restart playback; Skip backward •
(press within 2 seconds); Scan
backwardinale(pressandhold)
Right: Skip forward; Scan forward in a •
le(pressandhold)
Up/Down: Adjust the volume•
1 Rate the current track
2 Select a sound effect
3 Change the repeat mode
4 ActivateordeactivateShufemode
Listen to the FM radio
Plug a headset into the phone. 1.
In Menu mode, select 2. Applications → FM radio .
PresstheConrmkeytostarttheFMradio.3.
Press < 4. Ye s > to start automatic tuning.
The radio scans and saves available stations
automatically .
ThersttimeyouturnontheFMradio,youwillbe
prompted to start automatic tuning.
Control the FM radio using the following keys: 5.
Key Function
Conrm Turn the FM radio on or of f
Navigation
Left/Right: Fine-tune the frequency; •
Search for an available radio station
(press and hold)
Up/Down: Adjust the volume•