Samsung SCH-N500 Owner'S Manual Download

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Printed in Korea

Code No.: GH68-02639A

Eng. 02/2002. Rev.1.0

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DUAL BAND

GSM TELEPHONE

SGH-N500

OWNER’S MANUAL

Summary of Contents for SCH-N500

Page 1: ...Printed in Korea Code No GH68 02639A Eng 02 2002 Rev 1 0 World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com DUAL BAND GSM TELEPHONE SGH N500 OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... at the time of printing Samsung reserves the right however to change or modify any of the specifications without notice Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software installed your SIM card or your service provider ...

Page 3: ... the Battery 15 Charging a Battery 18 Switching the Phone On Off 20 Call Functions 22 Making a Call 22 Adjusting the Volume 24 Answering or Rejecting a Call 25 Viewing Missed Calls 26 In Call Options 28 Entering Text 35 Changing the Text Input Mode 36 Using the T9 Mode 36 Using the ABC Mode 38 Using the Number Mode 40 Using the Symbolic Mode 40 3 ...

Page 4: ...3 61 Preset Message List Menu 2 4 62 Setup Menu 2 5 62 Broadcast Menu 2 6 63 Picture Messages Menu 2 7 65 Voice Functions 67 Voice Dial Menu 3 1 67 Voice Command Menu 3 2 70 Voice Memo Menu 3 3 70 Voice Active Menu 3 4 72 AnswerPhone Menu 3 5 73 Tones 74 Ring Tone Menu 4 1 74 Melody Composer Menu 4 2 75 Ring Volume Menu 4 3 77 Key Volume Menu 4 4 77 Alert Type Menu 4 5 77 Keypad Tone Menu 4 6 78 M...

Page 5: ...l and dangerous Respect special regulations Follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it or when it may cause interference or danger in a hospital for example Interference All mobile phones may be subject to radio interference which may affect their performance 6 Contents continued Games 111 WWW Services 112 Home Menu 8 1 1...

Page 6: ...sing IMPORTANT Use only SAMSUNG approved accessories The use of any other power accessory will invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the phone and may be dangerous When you disconnect the power cord of any accessory grasp and pull the connector not the cord 9 8 Safety Precautions Unpacking Your package contains the following items In addition you can obtain the following accessories for ...

Page 7: ...ode you can access the write SMS message screen by pressing the up key You can access voice dialling or voice command by pressing the down key once you set the Voice Active option Ends a call Also switches the phone on and off when pressed and held In the menu facility returns to the idle mode and cancels your input When held down in idle mode locks the keypad manually Makes or answers a call In i...

Page 8: ...pad lock icon This information varies depending on your SIM card service provider or current context Icons Text and graphic area Soft key indications Signal strength shows the received signal strength The greater the number of bars the better the signal strength Service appears when a call is in progress New Message appears when a new text message has been received New Voice Mail appears when a ne...

Page 9: ... if the Message Tone is set Light only When the alarms ring When you receive a call To change the colour set the phonebook Colour option see page 45 Getting Started Installing the SIM Card and the Battery When you subscribe to a cellular network you are provided with a SIM card loaded with your subscription details PIN optional services available and so on Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of sm...

Page 10: ...d contacts of the card face into the phone 5 Hold the SIM card down and release the SIM card holder to lock it into place Note If you need to remove the SIM card carefully slide the card holder back and take the card out of the tab 6 Place the battery back on the phone Slide the battery up towards the catch until it locks into place Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching...

Page 11: ...lead connector is facing towards the front of the phone 2 Connect the adapter to a standard AC wall outlet When the battery is charging the battery icon in the top right hand corner of the display fills repeatedly Note Do not remove the battery from the phone while the travel adapter is connected to the phone 3 When charging is finished disconnect the adapter from the power outlet and from the pho...

Page 12: ...M card Please contact your service provider if you experience any problems 2 If the phone asks for a password key in the password and press the OK soft key The phone password is factory set to 0000 For further details see page 122 3 If the phone asks for a PIN key in the PIN and press the OK soft key For further details see page 123 The phone searches for your network and when it finds it the idle...

Page 13: ...n one second Ending a Call When you have finished your call briefly press Making a Call from the Phonebook You can store the names and phone numbers of the people you call regularly in the SIM card memory and phone memory called the phonebook You then simply select the required name to recall the associated number For further details on the Phonebook feature refer to page 41 Redialling the Last Nu...

Page 14: ...s to answer an incoming call Press the Accept soft key When the Any Key Answer menu option is set to ON press any key except or the Reject soft key Rejecting a Call To reject a call press or the Reject soft key Note When you have a call in lock mode the lock mode is deactivated automatically When you end the call the phone will be locked automatically after the predetermined amount of time Adjusti...

Page 15: ...issed Call feature at any time by selecting the Missed Calls menu option 1 1 for further details see page 55 Viewing Missed Calls If you are unable to answer a call for any reason you can find out who was calling you provided that this service is available In this way you can call the person back if necessary The number of missed calls is displayed on the idle screen immediately after the call was...

Page 16: ... you To switch the microphone back on proceed as follows 1 Press the Options soft key 2 Press to highlight the Unmute option 3 Press the OK soft key Your correspondent can hear you again Searching for a Number in the Phonebook You can search for a number in the phonebook during a call 1 Press the Options soft key 2 Press to highlight the Phonebook option 3 Press the OK soft key 4 Enter the start o...

Page 17: ...ions soft key and selecting the Hold option 2 Make the second call in the normal way To swap between the two calls simply press the Swap soft key The current call is placed on hold and the call on hold is reactivated so that you can continue conversing with the other party When you have finished end each call normally by pressing Answering a Second Call You can answer an incoming call while you ha...

Page 18: ... answering the call and pressing Options followed by Join Repeat as required Having a Private Conversation With One Participant 1 Press the Options soft key and choose the Select one option The list of call participants appears 2 Highlight the required person by pressing followed by 3 Select Private Now you can talk privately with that person The other participants can continue to converse with ea...

Page 19: ... scheduling events in your calendar you will need to enter text You are provided with the following text input modes T9 mode This mode allows you to enter words with only one keystroke per letter Each key on the keypad has more than one letter when you press the key once J K or L may be displayed The T9 mode automatically compares your keystrokes with an internal linguistic dictionary to determine...

Page 20: ...When you are in the T9 predictive text input mode start entering a word by pressing keys to Press each key only once for one letter Example to enter HELLO in the T9 English mode press and The word that you are typing appears in the display It may change with each key that you press 2 Enter the whole word before editing or deleting any keystrokes 3 If the word is correct start entering the next wor...

Page 21: ...no shift indicator Initial Cap indicator Caps Lock indicator Press the key one or more times to display the appropriate shift indicator in the bottom line of the display and continue typing normally To insert a space press the key To delete letters press the key Press and hold down the key to clear the display Using the ABC Mode Use the to keys to enter your text 1 Press the key labelled with the ...

Page 22: ...e corresponding name the maximum length depends on your SIM card For information on how to enter a name see page 35 4 When you are satisfied press the Save soft key The phone now displays the first free location in the SIM card for you to save the number and name If the card memory is full the first free location in the phone memory is displayed 5 Press the right soft key to toggle between the pho...

Page 23: ...ighted option Highlight a key one or different option more times until the required option is highlighted Voice Record Note This option only appears if no name has as yet been recorded This option allows you to add a voice tag to the number Follow the instructions given by your phone to record the required name Play Voice Note This option only appears when you have already recorded a name This opt...

Page 24: ... and thus distinguish the caller by the ringing tone Specific ringing tones can be assigned to up to five numbers Colour This option allows you to assign a specific service light colour to a number and thus distinguish the caller by the service light colour Four colours are available normal red violet and blue and they can be assigned to up to five numbers If no specific colour assigned the servic...

Page 25: ...s entry is also highlighted 4 To Then press the View the View soft key highlighted entry Select a key one or more different entry times until the required entry is highlighted Look for a name Key labelled with the required starting with a letter different letter 5 Once you have found the required entry press to dial the number Dialling a Number using the Service Directory or Information Numbers No...

Page 26: ... 12 57 M e n u P h o n e B o o k To view the various functions options available and select the one required proceed as follows 1 Press the appropriate soft key 2 To Then press the Select the Left soft key Function displayed or Option highlighted View the next function key or highlight the next option in a list Move back to the key previous function or option in a list Move back up one Right soft ...

Page 27: ...h the menus key Confirm the chosen setting Select soft key Return to the previous soft key menu level Exit the menu without key changing the settings Accessing Menu Functions by Using Shortcuts The menu items menu sub menus and options are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut number The shortcut number is shown in the bottom line on the display 1 In idle mode press the Menu...

Page 28: ...sage List 5 Setup 1 Service Centre 2 Default Type 3 Default Validity 4 Reply Path 5 Delivery Report 6 Broadcast 1 Read 2 Receive 3 Channel List 4 Language 7 Picture Messages Main menu level 1 level 2 3 Voice Functions 1 Voice Dial 1 Record 2 Act 3 Delete One 4 Play All 5 Delete All 2 Voice Command 1 Record 2 Act 3 Play All 4 Delete All 3 Voice Memo 1 Record 2 Replay 3 Delete One 4 Delete All 4 Voi...

Page 29: ...t in the phonebook Delete the call from the list 55 54 Using the Menus Main menu level 1 level 2 5 Settings 2 Network Services 1 Call Diverting 2 2 Call Barring 2 3 Call Waiting 2 4 Network Selection 5 Line Identification 2 6 Closed User Group 3 Security Settings 1 PIN Check 2 Change PIN 3 Phone Lock 4 Change Password 5 SIM Lock 6 FDN Mode 1 7 Change PIN2 1 4 LCD Settings 1 Screen Mode 2 Select Im...

Page 30: ...ing on your SIM card This network feature lets you view the cost of calls The following options are available Last Call Cost cost of the last call made Total Cost total cost of all calls made since the cost counter was last reset If the total cost exceeds the maximum cost set via the Set Max Cost option you will no longer be able to make any calls except calls to the emergency services until you r...

Page 31: ...Voice Mail Menu 2 1 This menu provides you with a quick way of accessing your voice mailbox if provided by your network Connect to Voice Mail Before using this feature you must enter the voice server number obtained from your service provider see the following page You can then select this option and simply press the OK soft key to listen to your messages Note In idle mode you can access your voic...

Page 32: ... this menu you can write and edit text messages of up to 160 characters You can also access this menu by pressing the up navigation key in idle mode 1 Key in a message For details on how to enter text refer to page 35 2 After you complete the message you can select the following options Send Only allows you to send the message immediately You can enter the required destination Save and Send allows...

Page 33: ...t Type allows you to set the default message type Text Voice Fax X 400 Email and ERMES The network can convert the messages into the selected format Default Validity allows you to set the length of time for which your text messages will be stored at the SMS centre while attempts are made to deliver them to the recipient Possible values are one hour 6 hours 24hours one week and the maximum authoris...

Page 34: ...be used when displaying cell broadcast messages Messages Picture Messages Menu 2 7 The phone allows you to send and receive text messages that contain pictures These messages are called Picture Messages several of which are preset in the phone and can be replaced with new one received from other sources The following options are available Write Message allows you to write text to send with the pic...

Page 35: ...it in the phonebook Note Each picture message is made up of several text messages therefore sending one picture message may cost more than one text message Picture messages are stored in the phone you cannot view them if you use your SIM in another phone This function is available between phones supporting Nokia s Smart Messaging services Nokia is a registered trademark of Nokia Corporation ...

Page 36: ... a name can be a voice tag Before using voice dialling note that Voice tags are not dependent on a language They are dependent on the speaker s voice The voice tags are sensitive to any background noise Where possible record voice tags or make calls in a quiet environment When recording a voice tag or making a call hold the phone in the normal position close to your ear The maximum length for a vo...

Page 37: ...rd Allows you to record name tags and allocate them to numbers for voice dialling Say the name you want to use for voice dialling after you hear a voice prompt For best results use names with at least two syllables or use both a first and last name The phone stores the name as a first sample and then prompts you to say the name again Respond to the prompt by repeating the name The phone stores the...

Page 38: ...key Voice Memo Delete One Allows you to delete a specific memo All memos recorded are played back starting with the most recent one Voice Memo Delete All Allows you to delete all memos Press the OK soft key to confirm Voice Command Menu 3 2 This menu allows you to get quick access to the frequently used menus by saying your own voice command You can select the following functions Voice Command Rec...

Page 39: ... To stop recording before the time is up press the Stop soft key To change the message use the Delete option and then record a new message Message Select the phone provides two default messages and allows you to record your own personal message see the previous option You can select User Message only when you have recorded your own message Voice Active Menu 3 4 This setting automatically enables t...

Page 40: ...ody volume and type Sounds made when you press a key make an error or receive a message Note The silent mode allows you to turn the various tones off when discretion is required Press and hold down to toggle between activating and deactivating the silent mode Ring Tone Menu 4 1 This option allows you to select the required ringing tone There are 35 different tones available 30 pre defined ring ton...

Page 41: ...d of any incoming calls The following options are available 76 Tones To Then press the Enter a rest key press the key until the rest is of the required length Delete notes key Move a note a key for semitone up or down example the note A changes to A B C C and so on in the scale each time you press the key Add to a note or key not Change the length key the length of a note will be changed each time...

Page 42: ...when your call is accepted 78 Tones Light only only the backlight is switched on the phone neither rings nor vibrates Melody the phone rings using the ringing tone selected via menu option 4 1 Vibration the phone vibrates but does not ring Vibra Melody the phone both rings and vibrates Keypad Tone Menu 4 6 This option allows you to select the tone that the keypad generates when you press a key The...

Page 43: ... allows you to set a greeting message to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on The current message is displayed To Then press the Clear the existing message key and hold it down until the message is cleared Enter a new message Appropriate alphanumeric keys For more information on how to enter characters refer to page 35 To go back to the previous menu level without saving your input p...

Page 44: ...t a line with The following options are available Edit allows you to edit name and number Erase allows you to erase name and number Language You can select the text language When the language option is set to Automatic the language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card used You can also set the default text input mode For details on the text input modes available refe...

Page 45: ...ure off Note This feature is only available when the phone is connected to a car kit optional Any key Answer Depending on the setting of the Any key Answer option you can answer an incoming call by pressing any key except and the Reject soft key To reject the call press or the Reject soft key The following options are available ON you can press any key except and Reject OFF you can only press or t...

Page 46: ... 2 These menu functions are network services Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them if you so wish Caller ID You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called Note Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting The following options are available Default the default setting provided by the netw...

Page 47: ...isplayed To deactivate specific call diverting settings proceed as follows 1 Select the call diverting option to be deactivated 2 Select the type of call to which this option applies Call Diverting Note Some call divert options may not be shown if they are not supported by your network operator This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specify Example You ma...

Page 48: ...arring Password you can set and change the call barring password obtained from your 3 Press the Remove soft key The phone sends your settings to the network and the network s acknowledgement is displayed You can also deactivate all call diverting settings by selecting the Cancel All option Note When all calls are diverted one of the indicators below is displayed on the last line of the display if ...

Page 49: ...d to that network when roaming service provider using this option You must enter the current password before you can specify a new one Once you have entered a new password you are asked to confirm it by entering it again Call Waiting This network service enables you to be informed when someone is trying to reach you during another call To set your call waiting options proceed as follows 1 Select t...

Page 50: ...current CUG indexes appears Add a new CUG index as advised by your service provider or delete a selected group To Then press the Scroll through the key existing CUG indexes Add a new CUG index Options soft key select Add and enter the index Delete a CUG index key to select the index to be deleted press the Options soft key and select Delete Line Identification This option allows you to view the fo...

Page 51: ...enables you to allow or prohibit calls to numbers other than those nominated for the Closed User Group This feature depends on the nature of your CUG subscription Please check with your service provider Default Group you may communicate a default CUG to your service provider If you have done so you can enable the Default Group option on your phone When making a call you will be given the option of...

Page 52: ...ce Provider and the current time and date Image Display The LCD displays the image selected via the Select Image option The following options are available Enable you are required to enter the phone password when you switch the phone on Disable you are not asked to enter the phone password when you switch the phone on Change Password The Change Password feature allows you to change your current ph...

Page 53: ... URL of your home Web site Access Point NAS Phone Number PPP server phone number Login Name PPPserver login ID may be optional Password PPP server password may be optional Network Type V 32 Transparent V 32 Non Transparent V 110 Transparent or V 110 Non Transparent Clock The LCD displays an analogue clock To display the normal mode for a while press any key Note Press any key to access Normal mode...

Page 54: ...ce Colour Menu 5 6 There are five colours available for the service light green orange red violet and blue You can scroll through these colours by pressing the key Press the Select soft key to select the required colour ...

Page 55: ...t is in various cities around the world Scheduler Menu 6 1 The Scheduler helps you to keep track of reminders calls that you need to make meetings and birthdays The phone alarm rings when the date set for a birthday reminder or call is reached When you access the Scheduler menu the following options are available Go to date allows you to enter a particular date and schedule an event on that date V...

Page 56: ...tivated Weekly Alarm the alarm rings every week on the same day and at the same time The Alarm Tone option allows you to select a specific tone for the alarm To schedule a new event proceed as follows 1 When the calendar is displayed use the key to select the month the and keys to select the week and the and keys to select the day You can also use the Go to date menu option to specify the date Not...

Page 57: ...y mistakes or clear the display press the key To enter a decimal point press the key To set the alarm proceed as follows 1 Select an alarm type by pressing the Select soft key The Set Alarm option allows you to set the alarm time or days of the week 2 If you choose Weekly Alarm select the required day of the week and press The symbol appears to indicate that the day is selected To remove it press ...

Page 58: ...e done Assign a priority and deadline to each task Sort the tasks by priority and status mark for task to be done for completed tasks Creating the To Do List To create the To Do List proceed as follows 1 Press the New soft key 2 Enter the task For further information on how to enter text see page 35 3 Press the OK soft key 4 Select high or low priority using the key and the Select soft key 5 Enter...

Page 59: ...using the daylight next to the time saving time difference Indicate that the Remove DST soft key time zone is no longer only available when a using the daylight check mark is shown saving time next to the time difference the key You can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key New allows you to create a new task Mark allows you to mark a task as completed Edit allows you to ed...

Page 60: ... On Off soft key Instructions gives you an explanation of how to play the game You can page up or down with the key High Score shows you the game s high score list To stop playing a game press the key If you record a high score for a given game the phone displays the High Score screen when you finish the game Clock Menu 6 7 Set Time This option allows you to change the time displayed using the 24 ...

Page 61: ...1 In idle mode press the Menu soft key 2 Press for WWW Services 3 Press for Goto 4 Enter the URL address and press the Go soft key WWW Services You can use your phone as a Web Browser You can obtain up to date news weather sport and other information as well as use e mail and other Internet services Please contact your service provider to open your Internet account To use the Web Browser you must ...

Page 62: ...owed by OK Note The WAP Browser menus may vary depending on your version of the browser The following options are available Reload reloads the current page Home takes you back at any time to the homepage of the Wireless Web service provider Bookmarks allows you to load a bookmarked Web page directly Mark Site adds the current page to your bookmark list About Phone com shows the version of the WAP ...

Page 63: ...are prompted to enter text the current text entry mode appears above the right soft key abc Abc ABC NUM or SYM 1 4 To change modes press the right soft key until the required mode is displayed abc Abc ABC allows you to enter lower case and upper case letters You can switch between lower and upper case letters by pressing the key SYM1 4 allows you to enter various symbols and punctuation marks To v...

Page 64: ...nt ring tone for each line with the Ring Tone menu option 4 1 See page 74 for further details 4 Setting Call Diverting Options You can set up call diverting options for each line via the Call Diverting menu option 5 2 1 This service enables you to divert calls received on a given line to the number specified See page 86 for further details ...

Page 65: ... any problems Phone Locked The automatic locking function has been enabled You must enter the phone s password before you can use the phone Enter PIN You are using your phone for the first time You must enter the Personal Identification Number supplied with the SIM card The option requiring that the PIN be entered each time the phone is switched on has been enabled You must enter your PIN and then...

Page 66: ...e Your warranty details A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG after sales service No service is displayed The network connection was lost You may be in a weak reception area in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings Move and try again You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider Contact the service...

Page 67: ... supported by your SIM card If you key in an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession key in the PUK2 and press the OK soft key Key in a new PIN2 and press the OK soft key Key in the new PIN2 again and press the OK soft key Reference Information Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorised use T...

Page 68: ... normal it is time to buy a new battery If left unused a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time PUK The PUK Personal Unblocking Key is required to change a blocked PIN The PUK may be supplied with the SIM card If not contact your local service provider If you key in an incorrect PUKten times in succession the SIM card cannot be used anymore Contact your service provider for a new ca...

Page 69: ...approved chargers When a charger is not in use disconnect it from the power source Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week since overcharging may shorten its life Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery it may require cooling or warming first Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places such as in a car in summer or winter conditions as...

Page 70: ...ide the phone which may damage the electronic circuits Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it or when it may cause interference or danger in a hospital for example Operation of any radio transmitting equipment including cellular phones may interfere with inadequately protected medical...

Page 71: ...ou and if necessary arrange for the phone to be repaired Emergency Calls Important This phone like any cellular phone uses radio signals cellular and landline networks as well as user programmed functions that cannot guarantee connection in all conditions Therefore you should never rely solely on any cellular phone for essential communi cations medical emergencies for example Remember to make or r...

Page 72: ...lternate lines with one SIM card You can make and receive calls on either line as required Call Barring Ability to restrict outgoing and incoming calls Call Diverting Ability to reroute calls to another number Call Holding Ability to put one call on standby while answering or making another call you can then switch between the two calls as required Call Waiting Ability to inform users that they ha...

Page 73: ... to the correspondent The message created or received up to 160 characters long can be displayed received edited or sent GSM Global System for Mobile Communication International standard for cellular communication guaranteeing compatibility between the various network operators GSM covers most European countries and many other parts of the world Line Identification Services Service allowing subscr...

Page 74: ...in the phonebook 46 time 1 4 56 via the phonebook 41 waiting 5 2 3 90 Card installing SIM 15 Care 129 Changing call barring password 89 password 5 3 4 96 PIN 5 3 2 95 PIN2 5 3 7 97 text modes 36 Characters changing modes 36 entering 35 Charging batteries 18 Clock 6 7 110 type 97 Closed User Group 5 2 6 93 Colour service light 14 100 Composer Melody 4 2 75 Conference calls 32 Connect to Voice Mail ...

Page 75: ...ecurity 5 3 94 Selecting functions options 48 Sending key tones 34 messages 61 Service colours 100 dialling numbers SDN 47 light 5 1 6 14 83 Dialled Calls 1 3 56 Dialling 22 Display 12 contrast 98 icons 13 language 77 Diverting calls 5 2 1 86 E Earpiece volume 24 Editing messages 61 missed calls 27 phonebook numbers 44 schedules 102 Emergency calls 8 130 Erasing missed calls 27 phonebook numbers 4...

Page 76: ... format 106 setting 6 7 1 110 world 6 6 109 Tone connect 4 0 79 error 4 8 79 keypad 4 6 78 melody 75 message 4 7 78 ring 4 1 74 Travel adapter 18 T9 mode 36 U User groups 93 V Vibration 77 Voice Active 3 4 72 Voice Command 3 2 70 Voice Dial 3 1 67 activating 68 deleting numbers 69 playing recorded names numbers 61 recording 68 earpiece 24 Voice Functions 3 67 Voice Memo 3 3 70 deleting 71 recordin...

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