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Multimedia player functions

Play music

You can play .mp3, .aac,

.aac+, and .wma files. Use

these methods:
• Download from the

wireless web

• Download from a

computer using the

optional Samsung PC

Studio. See Samsung PC

Studio User’s Guide.

• Receive via Bluetooth
• Copy from a memory

card and insert the card

into the phone

• Synchronise music files

with Windows Media

Player

Copy music

files to the

phone

You can copy music files to

your phone by synchronising

with Windows Media Player.
1. In Phone’s Idle mode,

press <Menu> and

select Settings

→

Phone

settings

→

USB

connection

→

Media

player.

2. Connect your phone and

computer with an

optional PC data cable.

3. Select Synchronize

media files to this

device when a pop-up

window appears on your

PC.

4. Select the Sync tab.
5. Click Edit Playlist.
6. Select the music files you

want and click OK.

Synchronise
with
Windows
Media
Player

Summary of Contents for SGH-F500

Page 1: ... the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly Depending on your country your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com Printed in Korea Code No GH68 XXXXXA English EU 01 2007 Rev 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...SGH F500 User s Guide ...

Page 3: ...r all medical equipment Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy Follow any regulations or rules in force Interference All wireless phones may be subject to interference which could affect their performance Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal Copyright information Bluetooth is a re...

Page 4: ...way from small children Keep the phone and all its parts including accessories out of the reach of small children Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung approved batteries and accessories such as headsets and PC data cables Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone For more de...

Page 5: ...n and then select it Indicates a key on the phone For example Indicates a soft key whose function is displays on the phone screen For example Menu 3G Your phone is capable of operating in a 3G environment allowing much greater data transfer speed video streaming and video conferencing Special features of your phone Multimedia gate Use the phone functions and the multimedia player functions separat...

Page 6: ... mode Switch your phone to Offline mode to use its non wireless functions while on an airplane Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices using wireless Bluetooth technology Web browser Access the wireless web to get up to the minute information and a wide variety of media content Email Send and receive emails with images video and audio attachments Organiser Kee...

Page 7: ...th call functions web browser messaging and other special features Make or answer calls 15 Browse the web 16 Use Phonebook 17 Send messages 18 View messages 19 Use Bluetooth 20 Switch applications 21 Multimedia player functions 22 Use multimedia functions the music player camera media album and document viewer Use Multimedia player keys 22 Play music 24 Use the camera 29 View photos and videos in ...

Page 8: ...es 2 Videos 3 Sounds 4 Games more 5 Other files 6 Memory status 7 Applications 1 Calendar 2 Memo 3 Task 4 Voice recorder 5 World clock 6 Calculator 7 Converter 8 Timer 9 Stopwatch 10 SIM application toolkit1 11 Memory status 8 Alarms 9 Settings 1 Phone settings 2 Display settings 3 Message settings 4 Call settings 5 Phonebook settings 6 Network settings 7 Security 8 Memory settings 9 Master reset ...

Page 9: ...in various accessories from your local Samsung dealer Get started First steps to operating your phone Assemble and charge the phone The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary depending on your country or service provider To AC power outlet ...

Page 10: ...press Confirm Switch off Press and hold Special function keys Camera lens Phone display Dial key Alphanumeric keys Left soft key Microphone Video call key Volume keys Headset Adapter jack Menu access Confirm key Navigation keys Up Down Left Right Application switch key Power on off Menu exit key Earpiece Delete key Right soft key ...

Page 11: ...ultimedia Player mode to use multimedia player functions slide down The larger screen on the rear side turns on Keys and icons Phone keys Multimedia player display Right navigation soft key Option key Left navigation soft key Menu exit key Memory card slot Camera key Confirm key Phone Multimedia player switch Keypad lock key Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display Make a v...

Page 12: ...recently dialled missed or received Press and hold to switch the phone on or off End a call In Menu mode cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode Enter numbers letters and some special characters Enter special characters or perform special functions Scroll through items or perform a specific function according to your actions dragging pressing or holding Select the highlighted menu option or...

Page 13: ... and Multimedia Player mode Slide up to lock the multimedia player keys Adjust the phone volume Signal strength GPRS 2 5G network Connecting to GPRS 2 5G network UMTS 3G network Connecting to UMTS 3G network Call in progress Out of your service area Video call in progress Roaming network Music playback in progress Music playback paused Bluetooth active Bluetooth hands free car kit or headset conne...

Page 14: ... Outdoor Offline Alarm set Battery power level Select an option 1 Press a desired soft key 2 Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option 3 Press Select or OK to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted 4 Press Back to move up one level Press to return to Idle mode Use menu numbers Press the number key corresponding to the option you want ...

Page 15: ...ode Press and hold to switch between T9 mode and ABC mode Press to change case or switch to Number mode Press and hold to switch to Symbol mode ABC mode To enter a word Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the display T9 mode To enter a word 1 Press 2 to 9 to start entering a word 2 Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters 3 When the word displays cor...

Page 16: ...enu and select Settings Phone settings Language Screen text 2 Select a language 3 Press Save Display language To change the profile properties 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Phone settings Phone profiles 2 Scroll to the sound profile you are using 3 Press Options and select Edit 4 Select Voice call ringtone and select a ringtone for voice calls 5 Select V call ringtone and select a ...

Page 17: ...display Wallpaper 2 Scroll to an image folder 3 Select an image Key tone volume Idle mode wallpaper 4 Slide down to switch the screen to the multimedia player display 5 Press and select Set as Wallpaper 6 Press 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Phone settings Shortcuts 2 Select a key 3 Select a menu to be assigned to the key 4 Press Save You can activate the Silent profile to avoid dis...

Page 18: ...ss Confirm 3 Enter a new 4 to 8 digit password and press Confirm 4 Enter the new password again and press Confirm 5 Select Phone lock 6 Select Enable 7 Enter the password and press Confirm Phone lock To make a voice call 1 In Idle mode enter an area code and phone number 2 Press Press to adjust the volume 3 Press to end the call To make a video call 1 In Idle mode enter an area code and phone numb...

Page 19: ...articipant The first call is put on hold 2 Press Options and select Join 3 Repeat step 1 and 2 to add more participants Answer a call Use the speakerphone feature Make a multi party call 4 During a multi party call Press Options and select Split to have a private conversation with one participant Press Options and select Remove to drop one participant 5 Press to end the multi party call In Idle mo...

Page 20: ... press Options 2 Select Add to phonebook a memory location New 3 For Phone select a number type Navigate the web Add a contact 4 Specify contact information 5 Press Options and select Save or press Save to save the contact 1 In Idle mode press Contacts 2 Enter the first few letters of the name you want 3 Select a contact 4 Scroll to a number and press to dial or press OK to edit contact informatio...

Page 21: ...Create message Multimedia message 2 Enter the message subject Send a text message Send a multimedia message 3 Select Image or video and add an image or a video clip 4 Select Sound and add a sound clip 5 Select Text 6 Enter the message text and press OK 7 Press Options and select Add file s an item type 8 Press OK to select the items you want to be attached 9 Press Options and select Attach 10 Pres...

Page 22: ... 9 Enter email addresses 10 Press OK to send the email Send an email 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages Inbox 2 Select a text message 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages Inbox 2 Select a multimedia message 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages Email inbox 2 Press Options and select Download 3 Select an email or a header 4 If you selected a header press Options and sele...

Page 23: ... locate your phone 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Bluetooth My devices Search for new devices 2 Select a device Turn on Bluetooth Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device 3 Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device s Bluetooth PIN if it has one and press OK When the owner of the other device enters the same code pairing is complete 1 Access an application Phonebook My files Calendar Memo ...

Page 24: ...vice attempts to access your phone press Yes to permit the connection 2 If necessary press Yes to confirm that you are willing to receive 1 While using a menu press 2 Select an application Receive data Switch to an application Call open the dialling screen Messages access the Messages menu Browser launch the web browser 1 Press 2 Scroll to End all 3 Press Yes Available applications Close all runni...

Page 25: ...on a list Scroll left or right to move two tabs at a time Scroll one by one through the tabs Press Lightly press and release Perform the following options Opens an option list Functions as the left soft navigation key Functions as the right soft navigation key Closes the current menu function Hold Press and hold Move backward or forward in a file continuously until you release your finger from the...

Page 26: ...eft or right on the key to scroll through menu icons Music Video Settings Camera Documents and Album 2 Press to access the highlighted menu 3 Press to exit the menu Access menu functions 1 In a menu press to open an option list 2 Scroll up or down by dragging up or down on the key or pressing on a corner of the key 3 Press to confirm the highlighted option 4 After change the setting press to save ...

Page 27: ...ic files with Windows Media Player Copy music files to the phone You can copy music files to your phone by synchronising with Windows Media Player 1 In Phone s Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Phone settings USB connection Media player 2 Connect your phone and computer with an optional PC data cable 3 Select Synchronize media files to this device when a pop up window appears on your PC 4 S...

Page 28: ...file Press to skip to the next file Hold to move forward in a file Play music files Press to adjust the volume Drag to the left or right on the key to access the all music list or check the music player settings 4 Press and select Stop to stop playback 1 From the music player screen press to open the option list 2 Select Play via Phone or Bluetooth stereo headset 3 Search for and select your Bluet...

Page 29: ...ltiple press to select the music files you want and then 4 Press 5 When you have finished press to access your favourite music list Set up your favourite music list 6 Select the playlist you want 7 Press to begin playback 1 From the screen drag to the right on the key 2 Press to access the favourite music list 3 Press and select Create playlist 4 Slide down to switch to the phone display 5 Enter a...

Page 30: ...r down on the key and press 12 Press to begin playback While you using the music player music files are sorted automatically on the most played music list or recent music list In addition to play lists you have created use those play list to listen to your favourite music easily and quickly 1 From the music player screen drag to the right on the key 2 Press to access the favourite music list 3 Sel...

Page 31: ... list add the current file to another play list Remove from playlist remove the current file from the play list Use player options Do not play remove the file from the current playlist Send via send the file via multimedia message email or Bluetooth Set as set the file as your ringtone for voice calls or video calls or as a ringtone for a Phonebook entry Activate get a new license key from the cor...

Page 32: ...ser setting Customise music player settings Do not take photos of people without their permission Do not take photos in a place where cameras are not allowed Do not take photos in a place where you may interfere with another person s privacy When you take a photo in direct sunlight or in bright conditions shadows may appear on the photo 1 In Idle mode access Camera The display is activated as a vi...

Page 33: ...ore the camera takes a photo Effects change the colour tone or apply a special effect Adjust an image Customise the camera settings Frames apply a decorative frame White balance adjust the colour temperature of the camera ISO change the ISO setting which controls the sensitivity of your camera For low light situations select a higher ISO number Viewfinder mode select a preview screen In Capture mo...

Page 34: ...e drag to the left on the key to open the My photos list 2 Select a photo from the list 3 Press or or drag to the left or right on the key to view other photos View photos 1 In Capture mode press to switch to Record mode 2 Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments 3 Press Camera to start recording Press Camera to pause or resume 4 Press 1 to stop recording 5 Press to review the ...

Page 35: ...elay before the camera starts recording Effects change the colour tone or apply a special effect Adjust an image Customise the camcorder settings White balance adjust the colour temperature of the camera Record audio on off record a video with audio Recording mode select a video recording mode Viewfinder mode select a preview screen In Record mode drag to the right on the key to open the option li...

Page 36: ...the photo on a full screen Play videos View photos 1 From the file list select a photo 2 Press to open the option list 3 Select Slide show The slide show begins 1 In Idle mode access Album 2 Select a video file The video plays 3 During playback use the following options Press to pause or resume playback Press to move to the previous file Hold to move backward in a file Press to move to the next fi...

Page 37: ...us document files Available file formats are doc xls ppt pdf and txt Hold to move forward in a file Drag up or down on the key to adjust the volume 4 Press and select Stop to stop playback From the video player screen drag to the left on the key to open the option list Repeat select a repeat mode type Caption size select a caption size Controller hide time select the length of time the controller ...

Page 38: ... Organise your contacts in caller groups My namecard Create a name card and send it to other people Copy all Copy all of the contacts stored on the SIM card to the phone s memory or vice versa Service number View the SDN Service Dialling Number list assigned by your service provider if supported by your USIM SIM card Phonebook settings Manage contacts in Phonebook or change the default settings fo...

Page 39: ... to quickly access web pages Saved pages Access the list of pages you have saved while online History Access the list of pages you have accessed recently Advanced Clear the cache or delete cookies or to change the browser display settings Browser settings Select a connection profile to be used for accessing the wireless web Menu Description Create message Create and send text multimedia and email ...

Page 40: ...messages in each message folder all at once Message settings Set up various options for using the messaging services Menu Description SOS messages Speficy options for sending and receiving an SOS message Memory status Check the amount of memory currently in use in each message folder Menu Description Images Videos Sounds Other files Access media files and other files stored in the phone s memory G...

Page 41: ...recorder Record voice memos and any other sounds World clock Set your local time zone and find out the current time in another part of the world Calculator Perform arithmetic functions Converter Do conversions such as length and temperature Timer Set a period of time for the phone to count down Stopwatch Measure elapsed time SIM application tookkit Use a variety of additional services offered by y...

Page 42: ...e to make up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call Phone settings Auto keypad lock Set the phone to lock the keypad automatically when the display turns off Phone settings Any key answer Set whether a call is answered when you press any key except for Reject and Phone settings Volume key in incoming call Set how the phone reacts if you press and hold when a call comes...

Page 43: ... settings Change the default settings for using the message services Call settings Access network services for call functions Menu Description Phonebook settings Change the settings for using phonebook Network settings Select network Select the network to be used while roaming outside of your home area or let the network be chosen automatically Network settings Network mode Select the network you ...

Page 44: ...curity PIN lock Activate your PIN to protect your USIM SIM card against unauthorised use Menu Description Security Fixed dialling mode Set the phone to restrict calls to a limited set of phone numbers if supported by your USIM SIM card Security Change phone password Change the phone password Security Privacy lock Lock access to messages files call logs contacts or all menu functions on the phone e...

Page 45: ... on Radiation Protection and Measurement NCRP and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE In both cases the recommendations were developed by scientific and engineering experts drawn from industry government and academia after extensive reviews of the scientific literature related to the biological effects of RF energy Security Mobile tracker Set the phone to send the preset tra...

Page 46: ...ower output Before a new model phone is available for sale to the public it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the exposure limit established by the FCC Tests for each model phone are performed in positions and locations e g at the ear and worn on the body as required by the FCC The highest SAR values for this model phone as reported to the FCC are Head 1 18W Kg Body w...

Page 47: ...with increasing distance from the source The so called cordless phones which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house typically operate at far lower power levels and thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC s compliance limits Do wireless phones pose a health hazard The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless...

Page 48: ... by wireless phones Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function and Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of ...

Page 49: ...ies however have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals However many of the studies that showed increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer causing chemicals so as to be pre disposed to develop cancer in absence of RF exposure Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours...

Page 50: ...of wireless phones Many factors affect this measurement such as the angle at which the phone is held or which model of phone is used What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF FDA is working with the U S National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address im...

Page 51: ... a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance For example you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna Again the sci...

Page 52: ...ch is the source of the RF emissions will not be placed against the head On the other hand if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy Wireless phones marketed in the U S are required to meet safety requirements regardless of whether they are used against the head or against the body Either configuration shoul...

Page 53: ...ice manufacturers and many other groups was completed in late 2000 This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI FDA has tested wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements ...

Page 54: ...es you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere anytime But an 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 fe...

Page 55: ...al only a few numbers check the road and your mirrors then continue 7 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road 8 Use your wireless phone to call for help Dial 9 1 1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire tr...

Page 56: ...ersonnel it is recommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency RF signals However certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone Consult th...

Page 57: ... facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy Vehicles RF signals 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 your phone of...

Page 58: ...s the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and or phone features are in use Check with local service providers To make an emergency call 1 If the phone is not on switch it on 2 Key in the emergency number for your present location for example 911 or other off...

Page 59: ...Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and f not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee tha...

Page 60: ...n Avoid dropping hitting bending or sitting on it Other Important Safety Information Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly Do not store or carry flam...

Page 61: ... current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon The more bars displayed the stronger the signal If you re inside a building being near a window may give you better reception Understanding the Power Save Feature If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching a Power Save feature is automatically activated If your phone is active it pe...

Page 62: ... if the antenna is damaged Speak directly into the phone s receiver Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills If your phone does get wet immediately turn the power off and remove the battery If it is inoperable call Customer Care for service Availability of Various Features Ring Tones Many services and features are network dependent and may require additional subscription ...

Page 63: ...tery only with Samsung 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 ...

Page 64: ...ill corrode electronic circuits Do not use the phone with a wet hand Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone Do not use or store the phone in dusty dirty areas as its moving parts may be damaged Do not store the phone in hot areas High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics Do not store the phone in cold...

Page 65: ... not working properly take it to your nearest qualified service facility The personnel there will assist you and if necessary arrange for service When the phone or battery gets wet the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes colour In this case phone repairs are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer s warranty even if the warranty for your phone has not expired If your phone has ...

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