Samsung SGH-S500 User Manual

Dual BANDGPRS TELEPHONESGH-S500ELECTRONICS* Some of the contents in this manual may differ from yourphone, depending on the software installed or your

Your Phone16Display Off ModeIf no key is pressed one minute after the backlight turns off, the display goes into the Off Mode to save the power. Press

Getting Started18Removing the SIM CardTo remove the SIM card, slide the card out of the holder, as shown.Installing/Removing/Charging the BatteryYour

Getting Started20Charging the Battery Using the Travel AdapterNote: The phone can be used while the battery is being charged, but this causes the phon

Getting Started22Switching the Phone On or OffTo switch the phone on:1. Open the phone. 2. Hold down the key until the phone switches on.3. If the p

Getting Started24To view various functions/options available and select the one required:1. Press the appropriate soft key.In some functions, you may

Call Functions26Making an International Call1. Press and hold the 0 key for the international prefix. The + character appears.2. Enter the country cod

Call Functions28Speed-Dialling from PhonebookOnce you have stored numbers in the Phonebook, you can dial a number simply by pressing one or two keys.

Call Functions30Accessing Options During a CallYour phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Switching the Microph

Call Functions32To switch between the two calls, simply press the Swap soft key.The current call is placed on hold and the call on hold is reactivated

Call Functions345. To view the highlighted entry, press the Ok soft key.For further details about the Phonebook feature, see page 45.Using the Message

23 Contents Important Safety Precautions ... 7Unpacking ... 9Your Phone ...

Call Functions36To answer an incoming call when you have a multi-party call in progress and a call on hold:1. Press the Accept soft key.2. Select the

38Entering TextAt many times while you are using your phone, you need to enter text, such as when storing a name in the Phonebook, writing a new messa

Entering Text40Quickly Changing the Text Input ModeUsing the T9 ModeTo type a word in the T9 mode:1. Start entering the word by pressing keys 2 to 9.

Entering Text42ScrollingTo move the cursor to the left or right within the text, press the Left or Right key.Clearing Letters and WordsTo clear the le

Entering Text44ScrollingTo move the cursor to the left or right within the text, press the Left or Right key.Clearing Letters and WordsTo clear the le

Phonebook461. Enter the number you want to save.Notes:• If you make a mistake while entering a number, correct it using the C key. For further details

Phonebook48Changing the Phonebook EntriesChanging the Phone memory entriesScroll to the category you want to edit by pressing the Left or Right key. T

Phonebook50Speed-diallingYou can set up to eight speed-dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing the associated num

Phonebook52Copying Entries from the SIM Card tothe Phone’s MemoryYou can copy all of the numbers stored in the SIM card to the phone’s memory.1. When

Phonebook54• Melody: allows you to select a melody to sound when a call comes in from a member in the group. • Change name: allows you to change the n

Contents 4Copying Entries from the SIM Card tothe Phone’s Memory ... 52Deleting Phonebook Entries...

Phonebook56You can check how many names and numbers are stored in Phonebook, SIM card and phone’s memories, and how many free locations remain. 1. Whe

57Using the MenusThe phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub

Using the Menus58Example: To access the Missed calls menu option, press the Menu soft key, 2, 1 in Idle Mode.Note: The numbers assigned to each menu f

Using the Menus604. Phone settings (see page 81)4.1 Greeting message4.2 Display4.2.1 Wallpaper4.2.2 Skin4.2.3 Backlight4.2.4 LCD brightness4.3

Using the Menus627. Funbox (see page 112)7.1 WWW services*7.1.1 Home7.1.2 Bookmark7.1.3 Go to URL7.1.4 Clear cache7.1.5 Proxy settings7.1.6 Cu

Messages64To read the new message(s) immediately, press the Message soft key. The list of messages appears.Note: To clear the new message notification

Messages66You can scroll to the next or previous message by pressing the Left or Right key.To scroll through the message, press the Up or Down key. Yo

Messages685. Enter a destination number on the Address screen.To clear or clear all your input, press or press and hold the C key. When you have no in

Messages70Settings (Menu 1.6)Via this menu, you can set up default SMS information.The following options are available:Service centre: allows you to s

Messages72The following options are available:Read: lets you read the received broadcast messages. Archive: shows the list of the messages you saved f

Contents 6 Solving Problems ... 128Access Codes ... 131 Phone Password ...

Call Records74Dialled Calls (Menu 2.3)This option lets you view the last 20 dialled numbers.The number, or name if available, displays together with t

Call Records76Set max cost: option used to enter the maximum cost that you authorise for your calls; you must first enter your PIN2 (see page 132) and

Sound Settings78Vibration: the phone vibrates but does not ring. Vibration then melody: the phone first vibrates and then starts ringing.Messages (Men

Sound Settings80Minute Minder (Menu 3.6)This menu option allows you to specify whether or not the phone beeps every minute during a call to keep you i

Phone Settings82Display (Menu 4.2)You can change the background image and the colour of the components on the display according to your preference and

Phone Settings84Text language: allows you to change the language of the display text, such as menus, options or warning messages.Input mode: allows yo

Phone Settings86must enter the current password before you can specify a new one.The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. Once you have en

Phone Settings88Silence: the ring tone is silenced when you hold down one of the volume keys; the call is not rejected.Fax Mode (Menu 4.7)You can use

90OrganiserThe Organiser feature enables you to:• view the calendar and/or write a memo or to do list.• set the current date and time, and find out wh

Organiser92Calendar (Menu 5.2)The calendar helps you to keep track of schedule, calls that you need to make, tasks that you need to do and anniversari

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

Organiser94Press the Select soft key to view the memos.If you have created more than one memo on the same day, you can scroll to the event you want to

Organiser96Set time: allows you to enter the current time. You can choose the time format in the Set format menu option; see page 97.Note: Before sett

Organiser98The icon means that no alarm is currently set. The icon means that an alarm has already been set.2. Press the Select soft key.3. Press

Organiser1002. Press the key to enter a decimal point (.) or the key to enter the appropriate arithmetic symbol: + (add), - (subtract), * (multipl

Organiser102Timer (Menu 5.8)Using the Timer feature, you can set the phone to sound an alarm after a certain time.1. Press the Set soft key.2. Enter t

104Network ServicesThese menu functions are network services.Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, i

Network Services106Deactivating Specific Call Diverting Options1. Select the call diverting option to be deactivated.2. Select the type of calls to wh

Network Services1084. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider.The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’

Network Services1101. Press the Up or Down key until the appropriate option highlights and press the Select soft key.If you select Automatic, you are

112Fun BoxThe Fun box menu contains several fun options:• WWW services•Media box•Games• IrDAWWW Services (Menu 7.1)Your phone comes equipped with a WA

Important Safety Precautions 8 Sensible Use Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the ph

Fun Box114Using the WAP Browser MenusThere are various menu options available when surfing the Wireless Web.To access the WAP Browser menu:1. Press th

Fun Box116Bookmark (Menu 7.1.2)This menu option allows you to store the URL addresses of up to 5 of your favourite Web sites. To store a URL address:

Fun Box118Login ID: enter the user ID required to connect to the GPRS network.Password: enter the password required to connect to the GPRS network.Hom

Fun Box120While you are playing a game:At the end of the game, if your score is ranked fifth or higher, you may enter a name of up to 10 characters.Ho

Fun Box122Bowling (Menu 7.3.3)The goal of the game is to knock down a triangular group of ten pins by rolling a ball. When you start a new game, you c

Fun Box124Sending Your Phonebook1. Align the IrDA ports on both phones with each other.2. Access the Send phonebook menu option in the IrDA menu and c

126Using ALS (Alternate Line Service)The ALS feature enables two lines to be associated with one SIM card. Consequently, you can make and receive call

128Solving ProblemsBefore contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnece

Solving Problems130The phone starts beeping and “Battery Low” flashes on the displayThe battery is insufficiently charged. Replace the battery and rec

Access Codes132PIN2The PIN2, supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access some functions, such as charging unit counters. These functions are o

10 Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone.EarpieceDisplaySoft key (right)WAP Browser keyAlphanumeri

134Health and Safety InformationExposure to Radio-Frequency Energy(SAR Information)This phone meets Australian Communications Authority (ACA) requirem

Health and Safety Information136•Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short- circuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin, clip or pen) c

Health and Safety Information13810.Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless assistance number when necessary. If you see a broken-

Health and Safety Information140health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.VehiclesRF signals may aff

Health and Safety Information142When making an emergency call, remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Remember that

Health and Safety Information144•Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorised antennas or modified accessories may damage th

Glossary146EMS (Enhanced Message Service)Network service sending and receiving messages that include images, sounds and animations to and from another

Glossary148Soft KeysTwo keys marked and on the phone, the purpose of which:•varies according to the function that you are currently using• is indi

149IndexAABC mode • 38, 42Access codes • 131Accessories • 9Active lineselect • 111service, use • 126Alarm, set • 97Alert type • 78ALS • 126Auto redial

Index150Emergency calls • 141External display • 15FFDN mode • 86Fixed Dial Number mode • 86Fun box • 112Functions, select • 23GGames • 119Bowling • 12

Your Phone 12 Ends a call. When held down, switches the phone on and off. In Menu Mode, cancels your input and returns to Idle mode. When held down i

Index152date • 96display • 82network • 104phone • 81reset • 89security • 84SMS • 70sound • 77text language • 84time • 96Side key • 87SIM carddialling

153Access the Menu Functions➀ Press the Menu soft key in Idle Mode.➁ Scroll with the Left or Down key through the main menus until you reach the

154Redial the Last NumberPress the key twice.Speed-DialIn Idle Mode, hold down the appropriate key (2 to 9). Or, press the key and the key.Dial a

Your Phone 14 Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal.Appears when a call