Samsung SGH-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 SGH-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...

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 2...

Page 4: ...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 Voic...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...ing 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 pow...

Page 7: ...de 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 swit...

Page 8: ...ad 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...

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 Batt...

Page 10: ...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 an...

Page 11: ...ead 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 fill...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...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 mem...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...ssed 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...

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...

Page 17: ...ons 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...

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...

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...

Page 20: ...hen 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...

Page 21: ...hree shift options Lower Case 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...

Page 22: ...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 fre...

Page 23: ...ghted 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 allo...

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...

Page 25: ...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 label...

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...

Page 27: ...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 men...

Page 28: ...age 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...

Page 29: ...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...

Page 30: ...ng 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...

Page 31: ...oice 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 n...

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...

Page 33: ...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 tim...

Page 34: ...e 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 Message...

Page 35: ...t 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...

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 nois...

Page 37: ...d 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...

Page 38: ...ey 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 sof...

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 all...

Page 40: ...dy 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...

Page 41: ...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 sem...

Page 42: ...hen 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 Vibratio...

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...

Page 44: ...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...

Page 45: ...re 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 pre...

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...

Page 47: ...splayed 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 Not...

Page 48: ...rring 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 display...

Page 49: ...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 b...

Page 50: ...urrent 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...

Page 51: ...nables 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 provide...

Page 52: ...e 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 pa...

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...

Page 54: ...e 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 t...

Page 55: ...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...

Page 56: ...ivated 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...

Page 57: ...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 allo...

Page 58: ...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...

Page 59: ...sing 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...

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...

Page 61: ...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...

Page 62: ...wed 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 homepa...

Page 63: ...re 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...

Page 64: ...t 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...

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 mus...

Page 66: ...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 rec...

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...

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 sup...

Page 69: ...pproved 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 t...

Page 70: ...de 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...

Page 71: ...u 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 functi...

Page 72: ...ternate 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 anothe...

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 c...

Page 74: ...n 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 Charac...

Page 75: ...curity 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 icon...

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...

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