Samsung SGH-N500 User Manual Page 1

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Your Phone14BacklightThe backlight illuminates the display and keypad. When you press any key, the backlight illuminates. It turns off if no key is pr

Getting Started163. Place the battery cover, as shown, and slide it toward the top of the phone until it clicks into place.Charging the BatteryYour ph

Getting Started18Switching On or Off the Phone1. Press and hold for more than one second to switch on the phone.The power-on image displays and an a

Getting Started20Your Phone’s ModesStandby ModeStandby is the most basic state of your phone. The phone goes into Standby mode soon after you turn it

Getting Started22Vibrate ModeVibrate Mode disables all sounds on the phone. This feature is best used in situations where the phone might disturb othe

Call Functions24Hard Pause: enters a hard pause. For details about pause-dialling, see page 27.Correcting the NumberEnding a CallWhen you want to fini

Call Functions26For the Memory Locations of One DigitPress and hold the digit of the memory location containing the number to be dialled.For example:

Call Functions285. Store the number in your Phone Book as you normally would by pressing the Save soft key and following the screen prompts.Pause Dial

Call Functions30Silencing the Call RingerIf you press or the Silence soft key once, when a call is received, the phone stops ringing or vibrating de

Call Functions32Call ForwardingWhen the Call Forwarding menu (Menu 7-1-4) is enabled, your phone forwards incoming calls to another phone or voice mai

34Entering TextWhen using your phone, you will need to enter text at many times; for example, when storing a name in Phone Book, creating a text messa

Entering Text36Using T9(English) ModeT9 is a predictive text input mode which allows you to enter any character using single keystrokes. This text inp

Entering Text38Refer to the table below for the list of characters assigned to each key.(Caps Lock mode)• To change the case of the next letters that

40Using the MenusThe phone offers a range of functions that allows you to tailor it to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and submenus.

Using the Menus42List of Menu FunctionsThe following list shows the menu structure available and indicates the number assigned to each option.1. Phon

Using the Menus445. Display (see page 73)5.1 Language5.2 Wallpaper5.3 Banner5.4 Menu Style5.5 Backlight5.6 LCD Contrast5.7 Quick Menu Indicato

46Phone BookThe Phone Book allows you to store frequently- used phone numbers and the associated names in your personal directory to make it easy for

Phone Book48By GroupThis option allows you to find an entry by selecting its caller group.1. Press to highlight the group selection field.2. Select

Phone Book50• E-mail: allows you to store an e-mail address.• URL: allows you to store a URL address.• Group: allows you to assign an entry to a calle

Phone Book52To change the name of a caller group:1. Press or to scroll to the group you want to edit.2. Press the Rename soft key.3. Press to cl

Contents3ContentsIMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ... 7UNPACKING ... 9YOUR PHONE...

Messages54To retrieve a number from Phone Book, press the Options soft key and select Ph Book, SMS Groups.Note: You can enter more numbers by entering

Messages56Inbox (Menu 2-2)Your phone can store up to 50 messages total in Inbox, Outbox and the Drafts box. When the memory is full, a warning messag

Messages58Templates (Menu 2-5)Using this menu, you can preset up to eleven(including Empty message that you can make) messages that you use most freq

Messages60Msg Reminder (Menu 2-7-2)When a message is received, the phone alerts you by sounding the selected ringer. You can set how often you want t

Messages62Reset: clears the New Message icon and resets the counter for a new voice message, if necessary. The phone resets the counter automatically

Messages64Settings (Menu 2-0-3)This menu allows you to set the following options for emergency messages:Priority: selects a priority level.Delivery A

Call History66When you press the Options soft key on the call log list, the following options are available:Save: (shows when the number is not stored

Call History68Note: This feature is not intended to be used for billing purposes.The following options are available:Last Call: shows information abou

Sound70To adjust the volume level for each item, the following options are available:Silent: the phone does not sound a ring and does not flash the ba

Sound72private encrypted CDMA line. For this option to work correctly, you need to set the Voice Privacy menu (Menu 7-3-4) to Enhanced. Key Tone (Men

Contents4USING THE MENUS ... 40Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling... 40Using Shortcuts ...

73DisplayThe Display feature enables you to customize various settings for the display and the light.Language (Menu 5-1)This menu allows you to chang

Display74Banner (Menu 5-3)This option allows you to set a banner message to display at the bottom of the display in Standby mode. However, the banner

76OrganiserThe Organiser feature enables you to:• keep track of important dates and events• create a list of things to do• make a memo• set an alarm t

Organiser78Erase Passed: allows you to erase the passed events.Erase All: allows you to erase all of the events.• To view details, press the Navigatio

Organiser80Viewing Your ScheduleSelect a day with scheduled events on the calendar, referring to “Scrolling Through the Calendar” on page 78 and press

Organiser82Viewing a MemoThe list of your memos displays when you access the Memo Pad menu (Menu 6-3). While viewing the memo list:• Press the Options

Organiser842. Enter the operation for your calculation on the second line by pressing the Navigation keys, according to the graphic on the display.3.

Organiser86• To view details, press or to scroll to a counter and press the View soft key. While viewing a counter, press the Edit soft key to edi

Settings88Auto Redial (Menu 7-1-3)When this menu is activated, your phone automatically redials when a connection fails.To activate this feature, sel

Settings90Call Waiting (Menu 7-1-5)The Call Waiting feature alerts you of incoming calls while you are on a call.To enable the feature, select To Ena

Contents6GAMES ... 97Jump Jump (Menu 8-1)... 97Dolmen (Menu 8-2)..

Settings92Key Guard (Menu 7-2-2)You can prevent accidental key pressing by using Key Guard mode. To activate the Key Guard feature, select the period

Settings94To place an emergency call, enter the number and then press . The phone recognises three emergency numbers stored in the Emergency Numbers

Settings96Clear Phone Book (Menu 7-3-5)This menu allows you to erase all of the numbers in your Phone Book. When a confirmation message displays, pre

Games98Settings (Menu 8-3)This menu allows you to change the volume for the game sound and turn on or off the backlight during a game.Volume (Menu 8

Health and Safety Information100SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its hig

Health and Safety Information102Precautions When Using Batteries• Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way.• Use the battery only f

Health and Safety Information104Operating EnvironmentRemember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone

Health and Safety Information106VehiclesRF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Chec

Health and Safety Information108Other Important Safety Information• Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicl

Health and Safety Information110• Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation.• Do not put the phone

7Important Safety PrecautionsRead these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal.Road Safe

Glossary112Channel Communications signals transmit along paths called channels.Codec Compression & Decompression.Deactivation The process of rende

Glossary114Vocoder Voice Coder. A device used to convert speech into digital signals.Wireless Radio-based Systems that allow transmission of telephone

115Index1231-beep mode 22AAccessories 9Air time 67Alarm 82Alert tones, set 71Alphabet mode, text input 37BBackground image 73Backlight 14, 74Banner 74

Index116IIcons, description 13Inbox, messages 56Installing battery 15KKey guard mode 21, 92Key tonelength 72volume 72Keysdescription 11location 10LLan

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119Internal Phone BookSave a numberEnter number + Save + Enter name + Next + / (Label) + Select + / (Entry options) + / to change the settings

1201: Phone Book 1: Find2: Add Entry3: Groups4: Memory Status2: Messages 1: Write2: Inbox3: Outbox4: Drafts5: Templates6: Erase Messages7: Settings8:

Important Safety Precautions8Water ResistanceYour phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Sensible UseUse only in the normal position (held to the

10Your PhonePhone LayoutThe following illustrations shows the main elements of your phone.EarpieceDisplayAdapter jackHeadsetjackSoft key(left)Call key

Your Phone12Enters numbers, letters, and some special characters.Enters 1-Beep mode when pressed and held.In Standby mode, activates Key Guard mode wh