Samsung SGH-A500 Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. DUAL BAND GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-A500 ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-03380A World Wide Web English. 11/2002. Rev. 1.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Safety Precautions ... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your Phone ... 10 Phone Layout... 10 Display ... 13 Service Light ... 15 Getting Started ... 16 Installing the SIM Card ... 16 Charging a Battery ... 18 Switching the Phone On/Off ... 22 Call Functions ... - Page 3 Options During a Call ... 46 Putting a Call on Hold ... 46 Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) ... 47 Muting/Sending Key Tones ... 48 Searching for a Number in the Phonebook ... 48 Using the SMS Service ... 49 Answering a Second Call ...
- Page 4 Solving Problems ... 98 Access Codes ... 101 Phone Password ... 101 PIN ... 102 PUK... 102 PIN2... 103 PUK2 ... 103 Barring Password ... 104 Health and Safety Information... 105 Exposure to Radio-Frequency Energy (SAR Information) ... 105 Precautions When Using Batteries... 107 Road Safety ...
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Page 5: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. For more detailed safety information, see “Health and Safety Information” on page 105. Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. -
Page 6: Unpacking
The design of this phone complies with European Union (EU) requirements relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure. To maintain compliance with these requirements, use only Samsung-supplied or approved accessories. Use of non-approved accessories may violate the requirements. Sensible Use Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). -
Page 7: Your Phone
Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. Folder Ear-microphone jack Soft key (left) Volume/menu browse keys Dial/menu confirmation key Special function keys Antenna Earpiece Display Navigation keys/ WAP Browser key Service light(LED) Soft key (right) Cancel/correction Power on/off / menu exit key... -
Page 8: Display
Your Phone Description Makes or answers a call. In idle mode, recalls the last number dialled. In menu mode, selects a menu function or stores information that you have entered, such as a name in the phone or SIM memory. Ends a call. -
Page 9: Service Light
Your Phone Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal strength. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when a new text message is received. Appears when the Vibrate mode is active. Appears when you set the alarm. -
Page 10: Getting Started
Getting Started Installing the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as PIN, optional services available and so on. Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting or removing the... -
Page 11: Charging A Battery
A travel adapter and a battery charger are provided with your phone for charging battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local SAMSUNG dealer for further details. Note: You need to fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery is fully recharged in approximately 200 minutes. -
Page 12: Low Battery Indicator
Getting Started 2. Plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack at the bottom of the charger. 3. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. The LED on the charger will indicate the charging progress with the following colours: •... -
Page 13: Switching The Phone On/Off
Getting Started Switching the Phone On/Off 1. Open the folder. 2. Hold down the key for more than one second to switch the phone on. 3. If the phone asks for a password, key in the password and press the OK soft key. The phone password is factory set to “00000000.”... -
Page 14: Adjusting The Volume
Call Functions Ending a Call When you want to finish your call, briefly press the key. Making a Call from the Phonebook You can store the frequently dialled phone numbers in the SIM card or phone memory, using the phonebook. You then simply select the required name to recall the associated number. -
Page 15: Answering A Call
Call Functions Answering a Call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and the phone icon in the middle of the screen flashes. Caller's name or number (if available) " " " " " If the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone number or name, if stored in your phonebook, is displayed. -
Page 16: Quickly Switching To Silent Mode
Call Functions 3. Press the Select soft key. 4. Change the number as needed. 5. To... Press the... Call the number key. Store the number Save soft key and enter the name and location required; for further details, refer to page 34. Deleting a Missed Call 1. -
Page 17: Selecting Functions And Options
Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise your phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys marked and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function. -
Page 18: Example: Setting The Display Language
Selecting Functions and Options Example: Setting the Display Language 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Menu soft key to enter menu mode. 2. Scroll through the menus until you reach the Phone settings menu, by pressing the key. -
Page 19: Phonebook
Phonebook You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in the memory of your SIM card. In addition, you can store up to 100 numbers and names in the phone memory. The SIM card and phone memories, although physically separate, are used as if they were a single entity, called the phonebook. -
Page 20: Searching For A Number In The Phonebook
Phonebook Searching for a Number in the Phonebook 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Name soft key. You are asked to enter a name. 2. Enter the first few letters of the name that you wish to find and press the Search soft key. Note : You can also scroll through the phonebook from the beginning, by pressing the Search soft key directly. -
Page 21: Caller Group
Phonebook Edit This option allows you to edit a number and name stored in the phonebook. Erase This option allows you to erase a number and name stored in the phonebook. You are asked to confirm that you wish to erase the name and number from the phonebook by pressing the Yes soft key. -
Page 22: Entering Text
Phonebook Memory Status You can check how many names and numbers are stored in the phonebook (card and phone memories). 1. In the idle mode, press the Name soft key. 2. Press the Options soft key. 3. Select the Memory Status option. 4. -
Page 23: Changing The Text Input Mode
Entering Text Changing the Text Input Mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display. Text input mode indicator To select... Press the soft key until... Upper-case is displayed. -
Page 24: Using The Upper/Lower-Case Character Mode
Entering Text • To enter full stops, hyphens or apostrophes, press the 1 key. The T9 mode applies grammar rules to ensure that the correct punctuation is used. Example: is used twice to display two punctuation marks: ’ • To change the case in the T9 mode, use the key. -
Page 25: Options During A Call
Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Putting a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can make another call while you have a call in progress, if this service is supported by the network. -
Page 26: Muting/Sending Key Tones
Options During a Call Muting/Sending Key Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the key tones. It allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call. -
Page 27: Making A Multiparty Call
Options During a Call Making a Multiparty Call A multiparty call is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multiparty or conference call. For more information, contact your service provider. Setting up the Multiparty Call 1. -
Page 28: Using The Menus
Using the Menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling using the navigation keys or by using the shortcut numbers. -
Page 29: List Of Menu Functions
Using the Menus List of Menu Functions The following illustration shows the menu structure available and indicates the: • Number assigned to each option. • Page on which you can find a description of each feature. Note: If you use a SIM AT card that provides additional services, the SIM AT menu ( 9 ) is displayed first when you press the Menu soft key to enter menu mode. - Page 30 Using the Menus 4. Phone Settings (see page 72) 4.1 Greeting Message 4.2 Own Number 4.3 Language 4.4 Light 4.4.1 Back Light 4.4.2 Service Light 4.5 Auto Redial 4.6 Active Folder 4.7 Anykey Answer 4.8 Contrast 4.9 Reset Settings 5. Organiser (see page 76) 5.1 Calendar 5.2 To Do List...
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Page 31: Call Records
Call Records Via this menu, you can view: • Missed, received or dialled calls. • duration of your calls. • the cost of your calls. Missed Calls (Menu 1.1) This option lets you view the last 10 unanswered calls when the caller line identification service is available. -
Page 32: Call Cost (Menu 1.5)
Call Records Call Cost (Menu 1.5) This network feature lets you view the cost of calls. The following options are available: Last Call Cost: cost of the last call made. Total Cost: total cost of all calls made since the cost counter was last reset. -
Page 33: Write Messages (Menu 2.2)
Messages To scroll through the message, use the keys or the keys. You can choose the following options, by pressing the Options soft key. Text Reply (inbox only): allows you to reply by sending a text message. You can also change the SMS centre number, if needed. -
Page 34: Setup (Menu 2.4)
Messages The following options are available: Edit: allows you to write a new message or edit the selected preset message. Note: For further information about how to enter characters, refer to page 41. Send Message: allows you to recall the selected message. -
Page 35: Voice Mail (Menu 2.6)
Messages Receive: allows you to enable or disable the reception of broadcast messages. Channel List: allows you to indicate the channels from which you wish to receive broadcast messages. The following options are available: Select: used to enable or disable channels in the list by marking or unmarking them respectively. -
Page 36: Sound Settings
Sound Settings You can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • Ringing volume and type. • Sounds made when you press a key, make an error or receive a message. Note : When the phone is in silent mode (see page 29), you cannot change the sound settings. -
Page 37: Message Tone (Menu 3.5)
Sound Settings Message Tone (Menu 3.5) This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received. The following options are available. Light Only: the service light at the top of the phone flashes. Vibration: the phone vibrates. -
Page 38: Phone Settings
Phone Settings Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences. All of these features are accessed via the Phone Settings menu. Greeting Message (Menu 4.1) This option allows you to set a greeting message to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. -
Page 39: Auto Redial (Menu 4.5)
Phone Settings Auto Redial (Menu 4.5) With the Auto Redial function, the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call. Note: The interval between two call attempts varies. The following options are available. OFF: the number is not redialled. -
Page 40: Organiser
Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • View the calendar and organise your schedule. • Define a list of things to do. • Set the current date and time. • Set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time (to remind you of an appointment for example). -
Page 41: To Do List (Menu 5.2)
Organiser Once you have finished editing the memo, press the OK soft key. The following options are then available when you press the Options soft key: Alarm: allows you to set the alarm to ring on the chosen day. Erase: allows you to delete the memo. Copy to: allows you to copy the memo to another date and/or time. -
Page 42: Time & Date (Menu 5.3)
Organiser To... Then... Sort the existing • Press the Options soft key. tasks by priority • Select the Sort option. or status • Select the sort criterion (High, Low, Done, Undo). Copy a task • Highlight the task. • Press the Options soft key. •... -
Page 43: Alarm (Menu 5.4)
Organiser Alarm (Menu 5.4) This feature allows you to: • Set the alarm to ring at a specific time • Set the phone to switch on automatically and ring the alarm even if the phone is switched off ( Autopower menu option set to Enable ) In the Alarm menu, the following options are available: Once Alarm: the alarm rings only once and is then... -
Page 44: Shortcut (Menu 5.6)
Organiser ShortCut (Menu 5.6) The down, left and right navigation keys can also be used as shortcut keys. In idle mode, they allow you to access specific menu options directly. Using the ShortCut menu, the following menu options can be assigned to the shortcut keys: •... -
Page 45: Security
Security The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone to: • The people of your choice. • The types of calls of your choice. Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone. They are described in the following sections (see also pages 101-104). -
Page 46: Change Pin (Menu 6.2)
Security Change PIN (Menu 6.2) This feature allows you to change your current PIN to a new one, provided that the PIN Check feature is enabled. You must enter the current PIN before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new PIN, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. -
Page 47: Fdn Mode (Menu 6.6)
Security FDN Mode (Menu 6.6) The FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are available. Disable: you can phone any number. Enable: you can only call phone numbers stored in the phonebook. -
Page 48: Call Barring (Menu 7.2)
Network Services To set your call diverting options: 1. Select the type of call diverting required by pressing the key and then press the Select soft key. 2. Select the type of calls to be diverted by pressing the key and then press the Select soft key. -
Page 49: Call Waiting (Menu 7.3)
Network Services 3. Press the Activate soft key to confirm your settings. 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgment is displayed. To deactivate specific call barring settings: 1. -
Page 50: Network Selection (Menu 7.4)
Network Services Network Selection (Menu 7.4) The Network Selection feature enables you to indicate whether the network used when roaming outside your home area is selected automatically or manually. Note: You can select a network other than your home network only if it has a valid roaming agreement with your home network. -
Page 51: Wap Browser
Network Services Index List: lets you list, add or delete CUG index numbers. The list of current CUG indexes appears. Add a new CUG index, as advised by your service provider or delete a selected group. To... Press the... Scroll through key. -
Page 52: Solving Problems
Solving Problems Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages may appear Insert SIM Card • Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. Phone Locked Enter Password •... -
Page 53: Access Codes
• The model and serial numbers of your phone • Your warranty details • A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG after-sales service. Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. -
Page 54: Pin2
Access Codes The P ersonal I dentification N umber or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, the code is disabled and cannot be used until you re-enable it by entering the PUK (see below). -
Page 55: Barring Password
Access Codes Barring Password The 4-digit barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. You need to obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this function. See page 92 for further details. Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio-Frequency Energy (SAR Information) -
Page 56: Precautions When Using Batteries
• If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung- approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life. -
Page 57: Road Safety
Health and Safety Information • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and life-time of the battery. Always try to keep the battery at room temperature. -
Page 58: Operating Environment
Health and Safety Information 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you need to make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue. -
Page 59: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Health and Safety Information Persons with pacemakers: • Should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on • Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket • Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimise potential interference If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your phone immediately. -
Page 60: Emergency Calls
Health and Safety Information Emergency Calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (medical emergencies, for example). -
Page 61: Care And Maintenance
Health and Safety Information Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. -
Page 62: Glossary
Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. Active Folder Ability to answer a call simply by opening the phone. - Page 63 Glossary PIN (Personal Identification Number) Security code that protects the phone against unauthorised use. The PIN is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card. It may be a four to eight-digit number and can be changed as needed. PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) Security code used to unlock the phone when an incorrect PIN has been entered three times in...
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Page 64: Index
Index making • 23 missed • 27, 58 Access codes • 101 multiparty • 50 Accessories • 9 received (1.2) • 58 Active forder (4.6) 74 records (1) • 58 Alarm (5.4) • 82 redialling Alarm tone (3.6) • 70 automatically •... - Page 65 Index Messages phone broadcast (2.5) • 65 preset (2.3) • 63 reading (2.1) • 61 Phone setup (2.4) • 64 lock (6.3) • 86 voice mail (2.6) • 67 password • 101 writing (2.2) • 63 settings (4) • 72 Microphone mute •...
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Page 66: Quick Reference Card
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