Samsung GH68-03401A User Manual

Printed in KoreaCode No.:GH68-03401AEng. 2002/12. Rev.1.2ELECTRONICSDUAL BANDGSM TELEPHONE SGH-T500OWNER’S MANUALGLOBAL SYSTEMS FORMOBILE COMMUNICATIO

16GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteedd17GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteedd3. Insert and slide the SIM card under the two tabs, ensuring that the notched corner

1918GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteeddGGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteedd2. Connect the adapter to a standard AC wall outlet.When the battery is charging, the

21GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteedd20Switching the Phone On/Off1. Open the phone.2. Hold down until the phone switches on.3. If the phone asks for a

2322CCaallll FFuunnccttiioonnssCall FunctionsMaking a CallWhen the idle screen is displayed, key in the areacode and phone number and press .No

2524CCaallll FFuunnccttiioonnssCCaallll FFuunnccttiioonnss2. Access the list of numbers by pressing .3. Use or to scroll throu

2726Editing a Missed Call Number1. Press the Options soft key.2. Press the Select soft key.3. Change the number as required. Press orto move

29CCaallll FFuunnccttiioonnss28CCaallll FFuunnccttiioonnssIn-Call OptionsYour phone provides a number of control functionsthat you can use during a

31CCaallll FFuunnccttiioonnss30CCaallll FFuunnccttiioonnssPutting a Call on HoldYou can place the current call on hold whenever youwant. You can mak

33CCaallll FFuunnccttiioonnss32CCaallll FFuunnccttiioonnssMaking a Multiparty CallA multiparty call is a network service that allowsup to six people

3534CCaallll FFuunnccttiioonnssMuting/Sending Key TonesThese options allow you to turn the key tones off oron. If the Mute keys option is selected, y

1ContentsImportant Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Your Ph

37PPhhoonneeBBooookk36PPhhoonneeBBooookkIf the card memory is full, the first free location in the phone memory is displayed.5. Press the right soft

39PPhhoonneeBBooookk38PPhhoonnee BBooookkPPhhoonneeBBooookkEditThis option allows you to edit a number and namestored in the phonebook. EraseThis opt

4140PPhhoonneeBBooookkDialling a Number Using the ServiceDirectory or Information NumbersNote: The Service Dir. and Information Numbersoptions may not

4342Entering TextWhen storing a name in the phonebook, creating yourpersonal greeting or scheduling events in yourcalendar, you will need to enter tex

4544Using the English Mode (T9)To type a word, proceed as follows. 1. Start entering the word by pressing keys to . Press each key only once foreach l

4746The cursor moves to the right when you press adifferent key. When entering the same letter twice ora different letter on the same key, just wait a

Selecting Functionsand OptionsYour phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise your phone. These functions arearranged in menus and su

5150SSeelleeccttiinngg FFuunnccttiioonnss aanndd OOppttiioonnssUsing the MenuThe phone offers a range of functions that allow youto tailor the phon

53UUssiinngg tthhee MMeennuu52UUssiinngg tthhee MMeennuuMain menu level 1 level 23. Voice Functions 1. Voice Dial 1. Record2. Act3. Delete One4. P

54UUssiinngg tthhee MMeennuuMain menu level 1 level 25. Settings 3. Security Settings 1. PIN Check2. Change PIN3. P

32Contents(Continued)Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Changing Text Input Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

55Call RecordsVia this menu, you can view:• Missed calls• Received calls• Dialled calls The number and name (if available) are displayedtogether wi

57CCaallll RReeccoorrddss56CCaallll RReeccoorrddssCall Cost Menu 1-5This network feature lets you view the cost of calls.The following options are a

59MMeessssaaggeess58You can then select this option and simply press theOK soft key to listen to your messages.Note: If you press and hold down when t

61MMeessssaaggeess60MMeessssaaggeessWrite Messages Menu 2-3Via this menu, you can write and edit text messagesof up to 160 characters. 1. Key in a me

63MMeessssaaggeess62MMeessssaaggeessDefault Type: allows you to set the default messagetype (Text, Voice, Fax, X400, Email, and ERMES). Thenetwork can

65MMeessssaaggeess64MMeessssaaggeessPicture Messages Menu 2-7The phone allows you to send and receive textmessages that contain pictures. These messag

66MMeessssaaggeessThe following options are available.Save: allows you to save the picture message in yourpicture message list.Discard: allows you to

67Voice FunctionsIn the Voice Functionsmenu, you can use voicefeatures, such as:• Voice Dial• Voice Command• Voice MemoVoice Dial Menu 3-1The voice

69VVooiiccee FFuunnccttiioonnss68VVooiiccee FFuunnccttiioonnssDelete One: allows you to delete an individual voicetag. The corresponding phone numbe

71VVooiiccee FFuunnccttiioonnss70VVooiiccee FFuunnccttiioonnssThe following options are available.Record: allows you to record a memo. The screendis

54Important SafetyPrecautionsRead these guidelines before using your wirelessphone. Failure to comply with them may be danger-ous or illegal. For more

73TToonneess72When you receive a ring tone message, proceed asfollows. 1. To listen to the tone, press the Playsoft key.2. To save the ring tone, pres

75TToonneess74TToonneessThe melody is saved and is played each time your phone rings. Deleting a Melody1. Select the melody that you wish to delete.

77TToonneess76TToonneessOFF: when you switch the phone on and off, you donot hear a jingle.Classical: when you switch the phone on and off, youhear th

79SSeettttiinnggss78Own NumberNote: The contents of this menu may vary, dependingon the SIM card.You can enter your own name and number using thismenu

81SSeettttiinnggss80SSeettttiinnggssService LightThis option allows you to select whether the servicelight on the frame of the external LCD is used or

83SSeettttiinnggss82SSeettttiinnggssReset SettingsYou can easily reset your phone to its defaultconfiguration. Before proceeding, you must enter theph

85SSeettttiinnggss84SSeettttiinnggssYou can specify individual diverting options for each ofthe following call types:• Voice calls only• Fax calls o

87SSeettttiinnggss86SSeettttiinnggssCall BarringThe call barring network service allows you to restrict yourcalls.Call barring can be set up in the fo

89SSeettttiinnggss88SSeettttiinnggssCall WaitingThis network service enables you to be informed whensomeone is trying to reach you during another call

91SSeettttiinnggss90SSeettttiinnggssLine IdentificationThis option allows you to view the following lineidentification settings.CLIP (Calling Line Ide

Radio Frequency ExposureThe design of this phone complies with EuropeanUnion (EU) requirements relating to radio frequency(RF) exposure. To maintain c

93SSeettttiinnggss92SSeettttiinnggssDeactivate: deactivates the CUG function.Index List: lets you list, add or delete CUG indexnumbers. The list of cu

95SSeettttiinnggss94SSeettttiinnggssChange PINThis feature allows you to change your current PINto a new one, provided that the PIN Check feature isen

97SSeettttiinnggss96SSeettttiinnggssLCD/LED Settings Menu 5-4WallpaperThis option allows you to select the background imageto be displayed on your pho

99SSeettttiinnggssBrowser Settings Menu 5-5Note: This menu may not be shown, depending onyour network service provider.You can set up several proxies,

100OrganiserThe Organiser feature enables you to:• Write your schedule or to do list• Set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specifictime (to re

101OOrrggaanniisseerrTo schedule a new event, proceed as follows.1. When the calendar is displayed, select the monthby pressing the volume keys on the

103OOrrggaanniisseerr102OOrrggaanniisseerrTo set the alarm, proceed as follows.1. Select an alarm type by pressing the Selectsoftkey.The Set Alarm opt

105OOrrggaanniisseerr104OOrrggaanniisseerrExamples:Expression Key operation Result12*3+5= 12x3+5 (or ) 4134+5

107OOrrggaanniisseerr106OOrrggaanniisseerrYou can choose the following options, by pressing theOptionssoft key.New: allows you to create a new task.Ma

109OOrrggaanniisseerr108OOrrggaanniisseerrClock Menu 6-7This option allows you to change the current timeand date.The following options are available

9YYoouurr PPhhoonnee8Your PhonePhone LayoutThe following illustrations show the main elementsof your phone.Open View MicrophoneService lightEarpieceA

Conversion Menu 6-8This option allows you to convert from one type ofunit to another.To convert a value, proceed as follo

OOrrggaanniisseerr OOrrggaanniisseerrTimer Menu 6-9Using the Timer feature, you can set the phone tosound an alarm

115114LLiiffeeBowlingThe goal of the game is to knock down a triangulargroup of ten pins by rolling a ball. When you start a new game, you can select

117LLiiffee116LLiiffeeB: the bat and ball change back to their standardform.C: the ball sticks to the bat each time it hits it, givingyou time to opti

FatnessUsing this feature, you can check your weight in relationto your height.The following options are available.Calculate:allows you to calculate y

Pink ScheduleUsing this feature, you can enter information on yourmenstrual cycle and determine the:• Date of your next ovulation• Probability of be

123WWW ServicesYou can use your phone as a Web Browser. You canobtain up-to-date news, weather, sport and otherinformation as well as use e-mail and o

125WWWWWW SSeerrvviicceessGoto Menu 8-3This menu option allows you to manually enter theURL address of the Web site that you wish to access. Enter th

Entering Text, Numbers, or SymbolsWhen you are prompted to enter text, the current textentry mode appears above the right soft key (ABC/abc).To change

129128AAddddiittiioonnaall SSeerrvviicceess3. Setting the Ring TypeTo distinguish between incoming calls on the twolines, you can select a different

11YYoouurr PPhhoonnee10YYoouurr PPhhoonneeDisplayDisplay LayoutThe display comprises of three areas.Area DescriptionFirst line Displays various icon

131SSoollvviinngg PPrroobblleemmss130“No Service” is displayed• The network connection was lost. You may be in aweak reception area (in a tunnel or

133132Reference InformationAccess CodesThere are several access codes that are used by yourphone and its SIM card. These codes help you protectthe p

135RReeffeerreennccee IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn134RReeffeerreennccee IInnffoorrmmaattiioonnPUK codeThe PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) is required tochan

137RReeffeerreennccee IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn136RReeffeerreennccee IInnffoorrmmaattiioonnSAR tests are conducted using standard operatingpositions wi

139RReeffeerreennccee IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn138RReeffeerreennccee IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn• Extreme temperatures will affect the chargingcapacity of y

141RReeffeerreennccee IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn140RReeffeerreennccee IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers whiledriving.

PacemakersPacemaker manufacturers recommend that aminimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintainedbetween a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoidp

VehiclesRF signals may affect improperly installed orinadequately shielded electronic systems in motorvehicles. Check with the manufacturer or itsrepr

When making an emergency call, remember to giveall the necessary information as accurately aspossible. Remember that your phone may be the onlymeans o

• Do not store the phone in cold areas. When thephone warms up to its normal operatingtemperature, moisture can form inside the phone,which may damage

13YYoouurr PPhhoonnee12YYoouurr PPhhoonneeBacklightThe display and keypad are illuminated by a backlight.When you press any key, the backlight illum

149GlossaryTo help you understand the main technical terms andabbreviations used in this booklet and take fulladvantage of the features of your mobile

151GGlloossssaarryy150GGlloossssaarryyPUK (PIN Unblocking Key)Security code used to unlock the phone when anincorrect PIN has been entered three times

153152GGlloossssaarryyIndexAAccess codes • 133Accessories • 7Active Folder • 82Active Line • 83Alarm (6-2) • 102Alert Type (4-4) • 75ALS • 128Any-key

155IInnddeexx154IInnddeexxNNamesentering • 42searching/dialling • 40storing • 35Network Selection • 90Network Services (5-2) • 84Numbercaller • 82own

157SGH-T500 GSM Telephone Quick Reference CardPress and hold down .Switch On/Off(Direct Call)➀ Key in the number.➁ Press .Make a CallBriefly

➀ Press the PhoneBooksoft key.➁ Enter the start of thename.➂ Press the Find soft key.➃ To scroll through thenames, press or.➄ To make a call,

14YYoouurr PPhhoonnee15Getting StartedInstalling the SIM Card and the BatteryWhen you subscribe to a cellular network, you areprovided with a SIM car