Samsung SGH-S500 Manual de usuario

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

16Getting StartedInserting/Removing the SIM CardWhen you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a SIM card loaded with your subscripti

Getting Started182. Press the battery against the back of the phone until it clicks into place. Removing the Battery1. Switch off the phone by pressin

Getting Started20Low Battery IndicatorWhen the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, the battery sensor informs you in the follo

Getting Started22Selecting Functions and OptionsYour phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise your phone. These functions are arran

24Call FunctionsMaking a CallUsing the Number KeypadWhen the idle screen is displayed, enter the area code and phone number, and press the key.Note:

Call Functions263. To dial the number, press the key.To view each call record, see “Call Records” on page 75.Viewing Missed CallsIf you have a subsc

Call Functions28Adjusting the VolumeDuring a call, if you wish to adjust the earpiece volume, use the volume keys on the left side of the phone. Press

Call Functions30Putting a Call on HoldYou can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can make another call while you have a call in pro

Call Functions32Searching for a Number in PhonebookYou can search for a number in your Phonebook during a call.1. Press the Options soft key.2. If nec

Call Functions34Having a Second Call During a Multi-party CallTo answer or make a call when you have the multi-party call:1. To place the multi-party

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

36Entering 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 Text38Using Hindi ModeWhen you input Hindi characters, you will see the below screen on the phone.Example: Entering a message in New message

Entering Text40Example: To enter (made up of half character) press the 1, (Virama), 1, 5 and 5 keys.Example: To enter (Writing order: + + ),

Entering Text42Inserting a SpaceTo insert a space between words, press the key.Entering a Hindi Number directlyTo enter a hindi number, press and ho

Entering Text44Changing the CaseTo change the case of the next letter(s) that you type, press the key. There are three cases:• Lower Case (no indica

Entering Text46Changing the CaseTo change the case of the next letter(s) that you type, press the key. There are three cases:• Lower Case (no indica

48PhonebookPhonebook offers the following features:• Phonebook: allows you to create, find or manage Phonebook entries, and set up the speed-dialling

Phonebook50Storing a Number Using the Phonebook Menu1. In Idle Mode, press the Phonebook soft key.2. Scroll to the Add entry option by pressing the

Phonebook52Change nameThis option allows you to change the name of the entry. To clear the old name, press the C key. For more information about how t

Phonebook54Using the Speed-dial FeatureWhen the idle screen is displayed, press the number key(2 to 9) assigned to the speed-dial entry and press the

Contents 4 Phonebook ... 48 Creating a Phonebook Entry ... 48Searching fo

Phonebook56Editing Group SettingsYou can change the settings of the five predefined caller groups.1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Phon

Phonebook58Checking the Memory StatusYou can check how many names and numbers are stored in Phonebook, SIM card and phone’s memories, and how many fre

59Using 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 Menus60Example: 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 Menus624. Phone settings (see page 83)4.1 Greeting message4.2 Display4.2.1 Wallpaper4.2.2 Skin4.2.3 Backlight4.2.4 LCD brightness4.3

Using the Menus647. 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

Messages66To read the new message(s) immediately, press the Message soft key. The list of messages appears.Note: To clear the new message notification

Messages68You 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

Messages705. 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

Messages72Settings (Menu 1.6)Via this menu, you can set up default SMS information.The following options are available:Service centre: allows you to s

Contents 6 Using ALS (Alternate Line Service) ... 125Solving Problems ... 127Access Codes ...

Messages74The following options are available:Read: lets you read the received broadcast messages. Archive: shows the list of the messages you saved f

Call Records76Dialled 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 Records78Set max cost: option used to enter the maximum cost that you authorise for your calls; you must first enter your PIN2 (see page 131) and

Sound Settings80Messages (Menu 3.2)This option allows you to set up the ringer for incoming messages.The following options are available:Tone: lets yo

Sound Settings82The following options are available:Off: the phone does not beep.On: the phone beeps every minute.Quiet Mode (Menu 3.7)When you hold t

Phone Settings84Display (Menu 4.2)You can change the background image and the colour of the components on the display according to your preference and

Phone Settings86Security (Menu 4.4)The security settings enable you to restrict the use of your phone to the people and types of calls of your choice.

Phone Settings88The following options are available:Disable: you can use any other SIM cards with your phone.Enable: you must enter the SIM lock code

Phone Settings90In this menu, you can enable the fax mode on your phone.The following options are available:Off: you can send or receive data calls.On

91OrganiserThe 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

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

Organiser92• Note: You can save up to 25 items to each category, so you can save 100 memos totally.3. Scroll to a date on the calendar by pressing the

Organiser94Creating a New Memo1. Scroll to a date on the calendar, referring to page 93, and press the Select soft key.2. Write your memo and press th

Organiser96Once you have defined tasks, they are listed with a status mark ( for Done or for Undo) within the To do list menu.To scroll to a specif

Organiser982. Press the Set soft key.4. When you have finished, press the soft key or the key to exit.Set format: allows you to change the time an

Organiser100Note: When the Quiet mode is activated, the alarm tone doesn’t sound. But When you set a Morning call, it sounds the alarm tone even if th

Organiser102Refer to the table on the following page for the units available.4. Select the required unit by pressing the Left or Right key. 5. Press t

Organiser104Stopwatch (Menu 5.9)The stopwatch can be used to measure times for various sports.Example: Running or swimming races Up to four stopwatche

Network Services106Example: You can:• systematically divert fax calls to your office fax machine.• divert voice calls to your colleague if you are alr

Network Services108Setting Call Barring Options1. Select the type of call barring by pressing the Up or Down key and then press the Select soft key.2.

Network Services110Deactivating Specific Call Waiting Options1. Select the type of call to which the option applies.2. Press the Deactivate soft key.T

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

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

Fun Box114To access the WAP Browser menu:1. Press the key. A list of options appears.2. Highlight the required option using the Up or Down key.3. Pr

Fun Box1163. Enter the address and press the Ok soft key to save it.Once you have stored an address, the following options are available when you sele

Fun Box118GPRS first: your phone will search for the GPRS network first. If this service is not available, you can set the GSM service temporarily.GPR

Fun Box120Honey Ball (Menu 7.3.1)The goal of the game is to break honey blocks by bouncing a ball between a bat and the honey blocks.When you start a

Fun Box122IrDA (Menu 7.4) This feature allows you to send or receive data through the infrared port. Activation (Menu 7.4.1)When using Activation opti

Fun Box1244. Scroll to the entry you want to send and press the Select soft key.Your phone begins sending the entry(ies).Note: While sending the Phone

Using ALS (Alternate Line Service)126Setting Call Diverting OptionsYou can set up call diverting via the Call diverting menu option (Menu 6.1). This s

Solving Problems128“No service” displays• The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak reception area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings

130Access CodesThere are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorise

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

Access Codes132Call Barring passwordThe 4-digit call barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. You obtain the password from

Health and Safety Information134SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power

Health and Safety Information136Road SafetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But a

Health and Safety Information138Other Medical DevicesIf you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determi

Health and Safety Information1403. Press the key.If certain features are in use (call barring, for example), you may first need to deactivate those

Health and Safety Information142•Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slig

Glossary144GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)New non-voice value-added service that allows information to be sent and received across a mobile teleph

146IndexAABC mode • 36, 44Access codes • 130Accessories • 9Active lineselect • 111service, use • 125Alarm, set • 98Alert type • 80ALS • 125Auto redial

Index14834removing a participant • 35NNamesentering • 36searching/dialling • 50storing • 48Network selection • 110Network services • 105Numberscorrect

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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

151Access 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

152Redial 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