Samsung SGH-A500 Owner'S Manual Download

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DUAL BAND

GPRS TELEPHONE

SGH-A500

ELECTRONICS

* Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone,

depending on the software installed or your service provider.

Printed in Korea

Code No.: GH68-03380A

English. 11/2002. Rev. 1.0

World Wide Web

http://www.samsungmobile.com

Summary of Contents for SGH-A500

Page 1: ...LECTRONICS Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software installed or your service provider Printed in Korea Code No GH68 03380A English 11 2002 Rev 1 0 World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com ...

Page 2: ...he Volume 25 Answering a Call 26 Viewing Missed Calls 27 Quickly Switching to Silent Mode 29 Selecting Functions and Options 30 Example Setting the Display Language 32 Phonebook 34 Storing a Phone Number with a Name 34 Speed Dialling by Memory Location 35 Searching for a Number in the Phonebook 36 Phonebook Options 37 Entering Text 41 Changing the Text Input Mode 42 Using the T9 Mode 43 Using the ...

Page 3: ...enu 3 1 68 Ring Volume Menu 3 2 68 Alert Type Menu 3 3 69 Keypad Tone Menu 3 4 69 Message Tone Menu 3 5 70 Alarm Tone Menu 3 6 70 Extra Tone Menu 3 7 71 5 Phone Settings 72 Greeting Message Menu 4 1 72 Own Number Menu 4 2 72 Language Menu 4 3 73 Light Menu 4 4 73 Auto Redial Menu 4 5 74 Active Folder Menu 4 6 74 Anykey Answer Menu 4 7 75 Contrast Menu 4 8 75 Reset Settings Menu 4 9 75 Organiser 76...

Page 4: ...Safety Information 105 Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy SAR Information 105 Precautions When Using Batteries 107 Road Safety 109 Operating Environment 111 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres 113 Emergency Calls 114 Other Important Safety Information 115 Care and Maintenance 116 Glossary 118 Index 122 Quick Reference Card 127 ...

Page 5: ...int service station or near fuels or chemicals Switching Off in Aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference Using them in aircraft is both illegal and dangerous Switching Off in Hospitals Switch off your phone near medical equipment Follow any regulations or rules in force Interference All wireless phones may be subject to interference which could affect their performance Special Regulations M...

Page 6: ...the phone is switched on Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung approved accessories and batteries Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may install or repair your phone 9 Unpacking Your package contains the following items The illustrations below may look different from your phone and accessories In addition you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local ...

Page 7: ...splay In menu mode scrolls through the menu options and phonebook memory In idle mode the key launches the WAP Browser The key accesses your favorite menu options directly for more information about shortcuts see page 84 In menu mode return to the previous menu level and select the current menu respectively When entering a name move the cursor left and right respectively In idle mode accesses your...

Page 8: ...ial characters Enter special characters The key enters or exits silent mode when held down on the side of the phone During a call adjust the earpiece volume In idle mode adjust the key tone volume In menu mode scroll through the menu options and phonebook memory Key Description Your Phone 13 Display Display Layout The display comprises three areas Area Description First line Displays various icons...

Page 9: ... voice mail message is received Appears when you activate the Mute mode Your Phone 15 Backlight The display is illuminated by a backlight When you press any key or if you open the folder the backlight illuminates It turns off if no key is pressed within a given period of time depending on the Back Light option in the Phone Settings menu To specify the length of time for which the backlight is acti...

Page 10: ... key down until the power off animation is displayed 2 Remove the battery To do so Slide the catch above the battery toward the top of the phone and hold it in this position Lift the battery away as shown Use the grooves on both sides of the phone when you lift the battery away Getting Started 17 3 Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder so that the holder locks the card in position ensuring t...

Page 11: ...rged in approximately 200 minutes Using the Travel Adapter The travel adapter allows you to use the phone while the battery is charging but this will cause the phone to charge more slowly Getting Started 19 1 With the battery in position on the phone plug the connector of the travel adapter into the bottom of the phone 2 Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet 3 When charging is finished u...

Page 12: ...ow the battery is not correctly plugged in or operating in a too high or too low temperature 4 When charging is finished unplug the adapter from both the power outlet and the charger Getting Started 21 5 Take the battery out of the charger Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain you will hear a warning tone and a message will be repeated at regular...

Page 13: ...ge 73 5 When you wish to switch the phone off hold the key down for more than two seconds 23 Call Functions Making a Call When the idle screen is displayed key in the area code and phone number and press the key Note If you have set the Auto Redial menu option 4 5 to ON see page 74 the number is redialled automatically up to ten times when the person does not answer your call or is already on the ...

Page 14: ...e display clear the display by holding down the C key for more than one second 2 Press the key to display a list of the last numbers dialled 3 Use the and keys to scroll through the numbers until the required number is highlighted 4 To Then Dial the number highlighted Press the key Edit the number highlighted Press the Edit soft key Change the number as needed referring to Correcting the Number on...

Page 15: ...l by closing the folder or pressing the key Note You can answer a call while using the phonebook or menu features Caller s name or number if available Call Functions 27 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 so that you can call the person back if necessary The number of missed calls is dis...

Page 16: ...r the name and location required for further details refer to page 34 Call Functions 29 Quickly Switching to Silent Mode You can quickly switch your phone to silent mode with a touch of a key Press and hold the key down until the icon and Silent Mode appear on the display Your phone goes to silent mode immediately In silent mode your phone switches the sound settings as listed below To exit silent...

Page 17: ...ions available and select the one required 1 Press the appropriate soft key In some functions you may be asked for a password or PIN Enter the required code and press the OK soft key Note When you access a list of options your phone highlights the current option If however there are only two options such as On Off or Enable Disable your phone highlights the option that is not currently active so t...

Page 18: ... or key Selecting Functions and Options 33 4 Scroll through the sub menus until you reach the Language sub menu by pressing the or key 5 To view the languages available press the Select soft key or the key The current setting is highlighted 6 Scroll through the list of languages until the appropriate one is highlighted by pressing the or key 7 Press the Select soft key or the key to confirm your s...

Page 19: ...e satisfied press the OK soft key The phone now displays the first free location in the last memory used to save a number and name If that memory is full the first free location in the other memory is displayed Phonebook 35 5 Press the right soft key to toggle between the phone To Phone and card To Card memories 6 If you do not want to save the number and name in the suggested location press the C...

Page 20: ...ter Key labelled with the required letter Phonebook 37 Phonebook Options When storing or viewing a number in the phonebook Options appears above the left soft key to allow you to access the phonebook options described in the following paragraphs Accessing the Options To access the various phonebook options 1 Choose a phonebook entry 2 Press the View soft key 3 Press the Options soft key The first ...

Page 21: ... group You can define up to five caller groups 1 In idle mode press the Name soft key 2 Press the Options soft key Phonebook 39 3 Select the Caller group option 4 Select the group to be defined 5 Set the appropriate options The following options are available Call ring tone allows you to select the ring tone to be used when you receive a voice phone call from a person in the group SMS tone allows ...

Page 22: ... SDN 41 Entering Text When using your phone you will often need to enter text For example when storing a name in the phonebook creating your personal greeting or scheduling events in your calendar You can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone s keypad 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...

Page 23: ...ctionary 1 When you are in the T9 predictive text input mode start entering a word by pressing keys 2 to 9 Press each key only once for one letter Example To enter HELLO in the T9 mode press and 2 The word that you are typing appears on the display It may change with each key that you press 3 Enter the whole word before editing or deleting any keystrokes 4 If the word is correct start entering the...

Page 24: ...he other letters in the same way Note The cursor moves to the right when you press a different key When entering the same letter twice or a different letter on the same key just wait for a few seconds for the cursor to move right automatically and then select the next letter L E T S E A T Entering Text 45 Refer to the table below for more information on the characters available by using the keys T...

Page 25: ...by pressing the Hold soft key 2 Make the second call in the normal way To switch 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 Options During a Call 47 When you want to finish end each call normally by pressing the key Switching the Microphone Off Mute You can temp...

Page 26: ...ew soft key For a more detailed description of the Phonebook feature refer to page 34 Options During a Call 49 Using the SMS Service If you receive an SMS Short Message Service message during a call the message icon flashes on the display The SMS Service option enables you to use this feature Read Messages allows you to read the messages that you have received Write Messages allows you to write a ...

Page 27: ...e Participant Note This feature may not be available depending on your network or service provider 1 Press the Options soft key and choose the Select One option The list of the call participants appears Options During a Call 51 2 Highlight the required person by pressing the or key followed by the Select soft key or the key 3 Select Private Now you can talk privately with that person The other par...

Page 28: ...croll through the menus or key or use the and keys on the left side of the phone Confirm the chosen setting Select soft key or press key Using the Menus 53 Accessing Menu Functions by Using Shortcuts The menu items such as menu sub menus and options are numbered and can be quickly accessed using their shortcut numbers The shortcut number is shown at the bottom right next to the soft key on the dis...

Page 29: ...l Cost 1 5 2 Total Cost 1 5 3 Max Cost 1 5 4 Reset Counters 1 5 5 Set Max Cost 1 5 6 Price Unit Shown only if supported by your SIM card Using the Menus 55 2 Messages see page 61 2 1 Read Messages 2 1 1 Inbox 2 1 2 Outbox 2 2 Write Messages 2 3 Preset Message 2 4 Setup 2 4 1 Setting 1 2 4 2 Setting 2 2 4 3 Setting 3 2 4 4 Common Setting 2 5 Broadcast 2 5 1 Read 2 5 2 Receive 2 5 3 Channel List 2 5...

Page 30: ...ge PIN2 Shown only if supported by your SIM card Using the Menus 57 7 Network Services see page 89 7 1 Call Diverting 7 1 1 Divert Always 7 1 2 Busy 7 1 3 No Reply 7 1 4 Unreachable 7 1 5 Cancel All 7 2 Call Barring 7 2 1 All Outgoing 7 2 2 International 7 2 3 International Except to Home 7 2 4 All Incoming 7 2 5 Incoming While Abroad 7 2 6 Cancel All 7 2 7 Change Barring Password 7 3 Call Waiting...

Page 31: ...he number if available and dial it or save it in the phonebook Delete the call from the list Call Records 59 Dialled Calls Menu 1 3 This option lets you view the last 10 numbers dialled The number and name if available are displayed together with the date and time when the call was made By pressing the Options soft key you can Edit the number and save it in the phonebook Delete the call from the l...

Page 32: ...s a network service and may not be supported by your network Messages can be sent by text fax or E mail messaging systems provided that these services are supported by your network To send text messages by phone you must obtain the number of the SMS centre from your service provider When the New Message icon appears you receive a new text message If the message memory is full an error message is d...

Page 33: ... 2 2 Via this menu you can write text messages of up to 160 alphanumeric characters Note For further information about entering characters in your message refer to page 41 After you complete the message you can select the following options Send Only enter the destination and select a setting group in which you set up default information on the SMS feature via the Setup menu see page 64 Save and Se...

Page 34: ...n convert the messages into the selected format Messages 65 Default Validity allows you to set the length of time for which your text messages will be stored at the message centre while attempts are made to deliver them to you Setting Name allows you to give a name to the setting group currently being defined Common Setting two options are available Reply Path allows the recipient of your SMS mess...

Page 35: ...st messages Please contact your service provider for more information Messages 67 Voice Mail Menu 2 6 This menu provides you with a way of accessing your voice mailbox if provided by your network Note Voice Mail is a network feature Please contact your service provider for more information Connect to Voice Server before using this feature you must enter the voice server number obtained from your s...

Page 36: ...Menu 3 2 This option allows you to adjust the ringing volume to one of five levels Use the and keys or the and keys on the left side of the phone The greater the number of bars the greater the volume Sound Settings 69 Alert Type Menu 3 3 This option allows you to indicate how you are to be informed of any incoming calls The following options are available Light only only the backlight is switched ...

Page 37: ...e you select an item it plays for a few seconds Sound Settings 71 Extra Tone Menu 3 7 You can turn the several tones to inform you of some situations on or off Error Tone This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that you have made a mistake The following options are available OFF the phone does not beep ON the phone beeps to indicate an invalid entry Minute Minder This option all...

Page 38: ...nter a new message Appropriate alphanumeric keys Change the text input mode soft key Phone Settings 73 Language Menu 4 3 You can select a display language When the language option is set to Automatic the language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card you are using Light Menu 4 4 Back Light You can select whether or not the phone uses the backlight A marginal increase ...

Page 39: ...er Menu 4 7 This option allows you to answer an incoming call by pressing any key except the key and Reject soft key The following options are available OFF to answer a call you can only press the key or Accept soft key To reject the call press and hold the or key down on the left side of the phone ON to answer a call you can press any key except the key and the Reject soft key To reject the call ...

Page 40: ... allows you to delete all memos You are asked to confirm your action Go to date allows you to jump to a specific date Organiser 77 Writing a Memo To write or edit a memo on a specific date 1 Select a date on the calendar by using the navigation keys Note To skip to the previous or next month press the or key on the left side of the phone 2 Press the Select soft key An empty memo screen is displaye...

Page 41: ...ing the or key and the Select soft key Organiser 79 5 Enter your deadline If you do not want to set deadline press the Skip soft key 6 Press the OK soft key Editing the To Do List If tasks are already defined in the To Do List when you select the To Do List menu option 5 2 the current contents are displayed with the associated status mark for done job The following options are available To Then Vi...

Page 42: ...pressing the OK soft key To Then Organiser 81 The following options are available Set Time allows you to enter the current time You can choose the time format via the Format menu option 5 3 4 Note Before setting the time you must specify your time zone via the World Time menu option 5 3 3 Set Date allows you to enter the day month and year You can change the date format via the Format menu option ...

Page 43: ...tivates the alarm Autopower if this option is set to Enable the phone switches on automatically when the alarm rings If the menu option is set to Disable and the phone is switched off at the specified time the alarm will not ring Organiser 83 Calculator Menu 5 5 Using this feature you can use the phone as a calculator The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions addition subtraction mult...

Page 44: ...u option 5 1 Calculator menu option 5 5 Messages menu option 2 Sound Settings menu option 3 To Do List menu option 5 2 Voice Mail menu option 2 6 Broadcast menu option 2 5 To change a shortcut allocation of a key 1 Select the shortcut key you want to change by pressing the or key and press the Select soft key Key down Key right Key left 2 Select the menu option to be assigned to the key and press ...

Page 45: ... the PIN Check feature is enabled you must enter your PIN each time you switch the phone on Consequently any person who does not have your PIN cannot use your phone without your approval Note Before disabling the PIN Check feature you must enter your PIN To change your PIN refer to the Change PIN menu option 6 2 on the following page The following options are available Disable the phone connects d...

Page 46: ... can use the phone until you switch it off The following options are available Disable you are not asked to enter the phone password when you switch the phone on Enable you are required to enter the phone password when you switch the phone on Security 87 Change Password Menu 6 4 The Change Password feature allows you to change your current phone password to a new one You must enter the current pas...

Page 47: ...is not displayed 89 Network Services These menu functions are network services Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them if you wish Call Diverting Menu 7 1 This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specify Example You may wish to divert your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday Call diverting ca...

Page 48: ... call diverting Remove soft key Network Services 91 Call Barring Menu 7 2 The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls Call barring can be set up in the following ways All Outgoing calls cannot be made International international calls cannot be made International Except to Home when abroad calls can be made only to numbers within the current country and to your home country ...

Page 49: ...btained from your service provider by using this option You need to 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 Network Services 93 Call Waiting Menu 7 3 This network service enables you to be informed when someone is trying to reach you during another call You can specify individual call waiting ...

Page 50: ...key You are connected to that network Network Services 95 Caller ID Menu 7 5 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 network is used Hide Number your number is not displayed on the other person s phone...

Page 51: ...call you will be given the option of using your default CUG instead of selecting one from the list Deactivate deactivates the CUG function This menu appears only when the default group is enabled or a CUG index is selected To Press the Scroll through the existing CUG indexes or key Add a new CUG index Options soft key select the Add option and enter the index Delete a CUG index Options soft key an...

Page 52: ... operator No service Network failure or Not done is displayed The network connection was lost You may be in a weak signal area in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings Move and try again Solving Problems 99 You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider Contact the service provider for further details You have entered a number but it was...

Page 53: ... phone and its SIM card These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorised use When requested for any of the codes explained below key in the appropriate code displayed as asterisks and press the OK soft key If you make a mistake press the C key one or more times until the incorrect digit is cleared and then continue entering the correct code The access codes except the PUK PIN Unblocking...

Page 54: ...tivate the PIN Check feature page 85 menu option 6 1 Change the PIN page 86 menu option 6 2 Access Codes 103 PIN2 The PIN2 4 to 8 digits supplied with some SIM cards is required to access specific functions such as setting the maximum cost of a call These functions are available if supported by your SIM card If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession the code is disabled and you cann...

Page 55: ...ines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population The guidelines were developed by independent scientific organisations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies The limits include a substantial safety margin designed to ensure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health The exposure standard for mobile phones employs a unit of measurement ...

Page 56: ...le Li ion standard battery Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way Use the battery only for its intended purpose If you use the 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 network operator Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery cha...

Page 57: ... important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones one that every user must uphold When driving a car driving is your first responsibility When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car practice good common sense and remember the following tips 1 Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial If available these features help you to place...

Page 58: ...s injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen call roadside assistance or any other special non emergency wireless number Health and Safety Information 111 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 When connecting the phone or any accessory to a...

Page 59: ...ignals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle Posted Facilities Switch off your phone in any facility where posted notices require you to do so Potentially Explosive Atmospheres ...

Page 60: ...ive all the necessary information as accurately as possible Remember that your phone may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident do not cut off the call until given permission to do so Health and Safety Information 115 Other Important Safety Information Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle Faulty installation or service may be d...

Page 61: ...hone in cold areas When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature moisture can form inside the phone which may damage the phone s electronic circuit boards Do not drop knock or shake the phone Rough handling can break internal circuit boards Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the phone Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap a...

Page 62: ...y 119 DCS Digital cellular network standard based on the GSM network architecture With the higher frequency range 1800 MHz for DCS instead of 900 MHz for GSM more radio channels can be made available thus allowing the network to support more subscribers and traffic Dual Band Ability to operate with both DCS 1800 MHz and GSM 900 MHz networks The phone automatically uses the network with the stronge...

Page 63: ... services SIM Subscriber Identification Module Card containing a chip with all the information required to operate the phone network and memory information as well as the subscriber s personal data The SIM card fits into a small slot on the back of the phone and is protected by the battery Glossary 121 SMS Short Message Service Network service sending and receiving messages to and from another sub...

Page 64: ...pying memos 78 phonebook number 38 Correcting numbers 23 Cost of call 60 CUG 95 D Date format 5 3 4 81 setting 5 3 2 81 Deleting memos 78 messages 62 missed calls 28 phonebook 38 tasks 80 Index 123 Dialled calls 1 3 59 Display contrast 75 icons 14 layout 13 setting language 73 Diverting calls 7 1 89 E Earpiece volume 25 Editing memos 77 messages 62 missed calls 27 58 phonebook number 38 tasks 79 t...

Page 65: ...sages 2 1 61 Received calls 1 2 58 Redialling automatically 74 last number 24 Reset setting 4 9 75 Ring tone melody 3 1 68 type 3 3 69 volume 3 2 68 Roaming 94 S Safety information 105 precautions 7 Index 125 Schedule 76 SDN 40 Searching in phonebook 36 Security 6 85 Selecting functions options 30 Sending key tones 48 messages 63 Service light 15 73 Setting alarm 5 4 82 date 5 3 2 81 language 4 3 ...

Page 66: ...he key Press the key View Missed calls immediately after missing them Open the folder and press the View soft key Scroll with the and keys through the Missed calls keys through the list of the menus until you reach the required menu Scroll with the and keys through the list of the options until the required one is selected To return the call press the key Each of the two soft keys and perform the ...

Page 67: ...ess the OK soft key If necessary change the Search for a Number in the Phonebook Press the Name soft key Enter the start of the name Press the Search soft key To scroll through the names Choose the Alert Type Press the OK soft key To make a call press the location press the and keys key Select the Alert Type menu option 3 3 Select an option Light only Melody Vibration Vibra Melody Press the Select...

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