Samsung SGH-N500 User Manual

Printed in KoreaCode No.: GH68-02639AEng. 02/2002. Rev.1.0World Wide Webhttp://www.samsungmobile.comDUAL BANDGSM TELEPHONE SGH-N500OWNER’S MANUAL

1716Getting Started Getting Started3. Slide the SIM card holder in the direction of thearrow and hold it in position.4. Insert the SIM card under th

1918Getting Started Getting StartedCharging a BatteryYour phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ionbattery. A travel adapter is provided with your pho

21Getting Started204. When you wish to switch the phone off, hold down for more than two seconds.N o t e : If you want to switch the phone off in loc

2322Call FunctionsCall FunctionsMaking a CallWhen the idle screen is displayed, key in the areacode and phone number and press .N o t e : If you have

2524Call Functions Call FunctionsAnswering or Rejecting a CallWhen somebody calls you, the phone rings and thephone icon in the middle of the screen f

2726Editing a Missed Call Number1. Press the Options soft key.2. Press to highlight the Paste option.3. Press the Select soft key.4. Change the numbe

29Call Functions28Call FunctionsIn-Call OptionsYour phone provides a number of control functionsduring a call. To access these functions during a call

31Call Functions30Call FunctionsPutting a Call on HoldYou can place the current call on hold whenever youwant. You can make another call while you hav

33Call Functions32Call FunctionsMaking a Multiparty CallA multiparty call is a network service that allowsup to six people to take part simultaneously

3534Call FunctionsMuting/Sending Key TonesThese options allow you to turn the key tones off oron. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phonedoes

The information in this manual is believed to be correct atthe time of printing; Samsung reserves the right, however,to change or modify any of the sp

37Entering Text36Entering TextChanging the Text Input Mode1. When you are in a field that allows characters tobe entered, you will notice the text inp

39Entering Text38Entering TextN o t e : To exit the text input mode without saving yourinput, press . The phone returns to theprevious menu level.The

41P h o n e b o o kYou can store phone numbers and their correspon-ding names in the memory of your SIM card. Inaddition, you can store up to 200 numb

43P h o n e b o o k42P h o n e b o o k6. If you do not want to save the number and namein the suggested location, press to clear thelocation number a

45P h o n e b o o k44P h o n e b o o kEditAllows you to edit a number and name stored in thephonebook.EraseAllows you to erase a number and name store

47P h o n e b o o k46P h o n e b o o kSearching for and Dialling a Number inthe Phonebook1. When the idle screen is displayed, press thePhoneBook sof

49Selecting Functions and Options48Selecting Functionsand OptionsYour phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise your phone. These fu

51Using the Menus50Using the MenusThe phone offers a range of functions that allow youto tailor the phone to your needs. These functionsare arranged i

53Using the Menus52Using the MenusMenu StructureMenus let you check or change your phone settings. Thefollowing outline shows the menu structure.Note:

Call RecordsVia this menu, you can view the phone calls:• Missed• Received• DialledThe number and name (if available) are displayedtogether with th

C o n t e n t sSafety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Your Phone . . . . . . . .

5756Call RecordsCall RecordsDialled Calls Menu 1-3This option lets you view the last 15 numbers dialled.You can also:• Edit the number and save it in

5958M e s s a g e sYour phone receives voice mail notification messages,and the Short Message Service(SMS) messages. Vo i c email and SMS are network

61M e s s a g e s M e s s a g e s60To scroll through the messages, press the key.You can choose the following options, by pressingthe Options soft ke

63M e s s a g e sPreset Message List Menu 2-4Using this menu, you can preset up to five messagesthat you use most frequently. This menu shows theprese

6564M e s s a g e sThe last five messages are also stored for laterretrieval. Please contact your service provider formore information.The following o

66Call recordsDiscard: allows you to discard the picture messagewithout saving it.Cut Number: allows you to extract a number fromthe picture message,

67Voice FunctionsYou can use the Voice feature to customize varioussettings, such as the:• Voice Dial• Voice Command• Voice Memo• Voice Active• Answer

69Voice Functions68Voice FunctionsVoice Dial Delete OneAllows you to delete an individual voice tag. Thecorresponding phone number remains in thephone

71Voice Functions70Voice FunctionsVoice Memo Record: Allows you to record amemo. The screen displays the:• Memo location• Date and time when the memo

73Voice Functions72Voice FunctionsAnswerPhone Menu 3-5You can set your phone to answer calls and play arecorded message.You can use the message to inf

4 5C o n t e n t s(continued)Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Storing a Phone Number with a Name . . . . 41Phonebook Options

75T o n e sMelody Composer Menu 4-2This option allows you to compose your own melodyto be used as the ringing tone. • Three octaves are available. • A

77T o n e sDeleting a Melody1. Select the melody that you wish to delete.2. Press and hold for a few seconds. All notes are erased.3. Press the Li

79T o n e sError Tone Menu 4-8This option allows you to select how the phoneinforms you that you have made a mistake. Thefollowing options are availab

80S e t t i n g sMany diff e rent features of your phone can becustomised to suit your pre f e rences. All of thesef e a t u res are accessed via the

81S e t t i n g sOwn NumberN o t e : The contents of this menu may vary,depending on the SIM card. You can enter your own name and number using thisme

83S e t t i n g s82S e t t i n g sService LightThis option allows you to select whether or not thes e r vice light on the top of the phone is used. Th

85S e t t i n g s84S e t t i n g sReset SettingsYou can easily reset your phone to its defaultconfiguration. To do so, proceed, as follows.1. Select

87S e t t i n g s86S e t t i n g sExample: You can:• Systematically divert fax calls to youroffice fax machine • Divert voice calls to your colleague

89S e t t i n g s88S e t t i n g sTo set your call barring options, proceed as follows.1. Select the type of call barring required by pressinguntil t

91S e t t i n g s90S e t t i n g sNetwork SelectionThe Network Selection feature enables you toindicate whether the network used when roaming(outside

7Safety PrecautionsRead these simple guidelines. Failure to comply withthem may be dangerous or illegal. For more detailed safety information, see “Sa

93S e t t i n g s92S e t t i n g sClosed User Group (CUG)This network service allows incoming and outgoingcalls to be restricted to a selected user gr

95S e t t i n g s94S e t t i n g sThe following options are available.Enable: you must enter the PIN each time the phoneis switched on.Disable: the ph

97S e t t i n g s96S e t t i n g sThe following options are available.Enable: you can only call phone numbers stored inthe phonebook. You must enter y

99S e t t i n g s98S e t t i n g sBrowser Settings Menu 5-5N o t e : This menu may not be shown, depending onyour network service provider.You can set

100S e t t i n g sService Colour Menu 5-6There are five colours available for the service light:green, orange, red, violet, and blue.You can scroll th

101OrganiserThe Organiser feature enables you to:• Write your schedule or to do list• Use a calculator • Set the current date and time• Set the alarm

103O r g a n i s e r102O r g a n i s e rA date that has a schedule already associated isdisplayed in bold. If you select such a date, you willsee the

105O r g a n i s e r104O r g a n i s e rCalculator Menu 6-3You can use the phone as a 9-digit calculator. Thecalculator provides the basic arithmetic

107O r g a n i s e r106O r g a n i s e rExamples:Expression Key Sequence Result12*3+5= 12x3+5 (or ) 4134+57= 34+57 (or ) 9145+57= 45 (or ) 10248-23

109O r g a n i s e r108O r g a n i s e rWorld Time Menu 6-6You can use your phone to check the current time in21 major cities around the world. Scroll

Qualified serviceOnly qualified service personnel must repair cellularequipment. Use only approved accessories andbatteries. Use sensiblyAvoid unneces

111110O r g a n i s e rGamesUsing this menu you can also enjoy popular gameswith the phone. Scroll to the chosen game and press the Select softkey.The

113WWW Services112To access the Bookmark feature, proceed as follows.1. In idle mode, press the Menu soft key.2. Press for WWW Services.3. Press for

115WWW Services114WWW ServicesNavigating with the WAP BrowserYou can surf the Internet using either the phone keysor the WAP Browser menu. Using the P

117Additional ServicesALS (Alternate Line Serv i c e )N o t e : Please contact your service provider to checkthe availability of this feature and how

118WWW ServicesAdditional Services3. Setting the Ring Ty p eTo distinguish between incoming calls on the twolines, you can select a different ring ton

119Solving ProblemsBefore contacting the after-sales service, perform thefollowing simple checks. They may save you the timeand expense of an unnecess

121120Solving ProblemsSolving ProblemsThe phone starts beeping and “** Warning **Battery Low” flashes in the display• The battery is insufficiently ch

123Reference Information122PINThe PIN (Personal Identification Number) protectsyour SIM card against unauthorised use. The PIN isusually supplied with

125Reference Information124Reference InformationUsing the BatteriesYour phone is powered by a re c h a rgeable Li-ions t a n d a r d battery. Precauti

127Reference Information126Reference InformationSafety InformationRoad Safety• Remember, road safety always comes first!• Do not use a hand-held phone

11Your Phone10Your PhonePhone LayoutThe following illustration shows the main elementsof your phone.Earphone jackMicrophoneService lightEarpieceDispla

129Reference Information128Reference Information• Switch off your cellular phone when in aircraft.The use of cellular phones in aircraft is illegal an

130Reference Information• Do not attempt to open the phone. Non-experthandling of the phone may damage it.• Do not drop or knock the phone. Rough hand

131G l o s s a r yTo help you understand the main technical terms andabbreviations used in this booklet and take fulladvantage of the features on your

133G l o s s a r y132G l o s s a r yPUK (PIN Unblocking Key)Security code used to unlock the phone when anincorrect PIN has been entered three times i

135134G l o s s a r yIndexAABC text mode • 38Access codes • 122Accessories • 9Active Line (5-1-#) • 85Alarm (6-2) • 103Alert Type (4-5) • 45; 77ALS •

137I n d e x136I n d e xNetwork Selection (5 - 2 - 4) • 91Network Services (5 - 2) • 85Numberscopying phonebook• 44correcting• 22editingmissed call• 2

139138I n d e xSettingsalarm • 103browser • 99date• 110language• 81LCD • 97network • 85phone • 80reset • 86security • 94service colour • 100time • 108

13Your Phone12Your PhoneDisplayDisplay LayoutThe display comprises three areas.IconsArea DescriptionFirst line Displays various icons (see opposite).M

1514Your PhoneBacklightThe display and keypad are illuminated by abacklight. When you press any key, the backlightcomes on. To specify the length of t