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DUAL BAND GSM TELEPHONE SGH-N400 OWNER’S MANUAL ELECTRONICS Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed, your SIM card or your service provider. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.: GH68-02005A...
Your package contains the following items. key. Give your Standard Battery In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local SAMSUNG dealer: • Cigarette lighter adapter • Simple hands-free car kit • Additional standard batteries •...
Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustration shows the main elements of your phone. Antenna Earphone jack Volume and menu keys During a call, adjust the earpiece volume. In idle mode with the flip cover open, adjust the key tone volume.
Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Display Display Layout The display comprises three areas. Icons Text and graphic area Soft key indications Menu PhoneBook Area Description First line Displays various icons (see page 13).
Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Backlight The display and keypad are illuminated by a backlight. When you open the flip cover, press any key or hold down one of the volume keys with the flip cover closed, the backlight comes on.
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G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d 3. Slide the ivory-coloured lock on the SIM card holder left to unlock the holder. Lift the holder up. 4.
A travel adapter is provided with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local SAMSUNG dealer for further details. The phone can be used while the battery is charging. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time.
G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d Switching the Phone On/Off 1. Open the flip cover. 2. Hold down the key for more than one second to switch the phone on.
Call Functions Making a Call When the idle screen is displayed, key in the area code and phone number and press the Note: If you have set the Auto Redial option (5-1-7) to ON (see page 85) and the person called does not answer or is already on the phone, the number is redialled automatically up to ten times.
C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Redialling the Last Number The phone stores the last 10 numbers dialled. To recall any of these numbers, proceed as follows. 1.
C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Viewing Missed Calls If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who was calling you, provided that this service is available.
C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s In-Call Options Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. To access these functions during a call, press the Options soft key.
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C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Putting a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want.
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C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 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.
C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Muting/Sending Key Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the key tones.
P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k 5. Press the right soft key to toggle between the phone (To Phone) and card (To Card) memories. 6. If you do not want to save the number and name in the suggested location, press the clear the location number and enter your preferred location by pressing the number keys.
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P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Play Voice Note: This option only appears when you have already recorded a name. This option plays back the names that you have recorded.
P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Searching for and Dialling a Number in the Phonebook 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the PhoneBook soft key. 2. If your SIM card provides Service Dialling Number (SDN) and Information Number services, you will see the following screen.
Entering Text When using your phone, you will often need to enter text. For example, when storing a name in the phonebook, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events in your calendar. You can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone’s keypad. You are provided with the following text input modes.
E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Using the T9 Mode The T9 predictive text input mode allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input is based on a built-in dictionary.
E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Using the ABC Mode Use the keys to enter your text. 1. Press the key labelled with the required letter: •...
E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Using the Number Mode The Number mode enables you to enter numbers in a text message (a telephone number for example). Press the keys corresponding to the required digits before manually switching back to the appropriate text entry mode.
S S e e l l e e c c t t i i n n g g F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s a a n n d d O O p p t t i i o o n n s s To view the various functions/options available and select the one required, proceed as follows.
U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s Accessing Menu Functions by Using Shortcut Numbers The menu items (menu, sub-menus and options) are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut number.
U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 2. Messages (continued) 2-2 Read Messages 2-3 Write Messages 2-4 Preset Message List 2-5 Setup 2-5-1 Service Centre 2-5-2 Default Type 2-5-3 Default Validity...
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U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 5. Settings (continued) 5-3 Security 5-3-1 PIN Check 5-3-2 Change PIN 5-3-3 Phone Lock 5-3-4 Change Password 5-3-5 SIM Lock 5-3-6 FDN Mode...
Call Records Via this menu, you can view the phone calls: • Missed • Received • Dialled The number and name (if available) are displayed, together with the date and time at which the call was made. You can also view call times and costs. Missed Calls This option lets you view the last 10 unanswered calls.
C C a a l l l l R R e e c c o o r r d d s s Call Cost Note: The options of this menu may vary, depending on your SIM card. This network feature lets you view the cost of calls. The following options are available.
M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Voice Server Number You can change the voice mail server number. To... Then... Enter the server Press the corresponding number number keys. Recall a number in Press the PhoneBook the phonebook soft key.
M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s 2. After you complete the message, you can select the following options. Send Only: allows you to send the message immediately. You can enter the required destination.
M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Possible values are one hour, 6 hours, 24 hours, one week and the maximum authorised by your service provider. Reply Path: allows the recipient of your SMS message to send you a reply via your message centre, if the service is provided by the network.
Voice Functions You can use the voice functions to customise the following features: • Voice dialling • Voice commands • Voice memos • Answerphone Voice Dial The Voice Dialling feature allows you to make phone calls by saying a voice tag that has been assigned to a name and phone number.
V V o o i i c c e e F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Delete One This option allows you to delete an individual voice tag. The corresponding phone number remains in the phonebook but the voice tag is deleted.
Tones You can use the Tones menu to customise various sound settings, such as the: • Ringing tone or melody, volume and type • Sounds made when you press a key, make an error or receive a message Ring Tone This option allows you to select the required ringing tone.
T T o o n n e e s s To... Then... Change the length Press the of a note length will be changed each time you press the key). Listen to your melody Press the Listen soft key. Cancel your changes Press the 3.
T T o o n n e e s s Keypad Tone This option allows you to select the tone that the keypad generates when you press a key. The following options are available. OFF: the keys do not make any sound. Tone: each key, when pressed, makes a different sound.
Settings Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences. All of these features are accessed via the Settings menu. Phone Greeting Message This option allows you to set a greeting message to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. The current message is displayed.
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S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Any-key Answer Depending on the setting of the Any-key Answer option, you can answer an incoming call by pressing any key except the key and the Reject soft key. To reject the call, press or the Reject soft key.
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S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Caller ID You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. Note: Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting.
S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Network Services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you so wish. Call Diverting Note: Some call divert options may not be shown if they are not supported by your network...
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S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s To deactivate specific call diverting settings, proceed as follows. 1. Select the call diverting option to be deactivated. 2. Select the type of call to which this option applies. 3.
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S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement is displayed. To deactivate specific call barring settings, proceed as follows.
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S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Network Selection The Network Selection feature enables you to: • Indicate whether the network used when roaming (outside your home area) is selected automatically or manually •...
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S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Line Identification This option allows you to view the following line identification settings. CLIP (Calling Line Identification Presentation) / COLP (Connected Line Identification Presentation) If these network functions are active, the caller’s number is displayed during a call.
S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 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.
S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s SIM Lock When the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. Once you have entered the lock code, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again.
S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Quick Menu key can also be used as a shortcut key. When pushed in the appropriate direction in idle mode, it allows you to access specific menu options directly.
S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Auto Antenna You can decide whether the antenna is to extend and retract automatically. The following options are available. Flip On/Off: the antenna automatically extends when you open the flip cover and retracts when you close the flip cover.
Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • Write your schedule or To Do List • Calculate • Check the calendar • 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) •...
O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r To schedule a new event, proceed as follows. 1. When the calendar is displayed, use the volume keys to select the month, push select the week, and push left or right to select a day.
O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r The alarm icon ( ) is displayed in the top line of the display. To stop the alarm when it rings, open the flip cover or press any key.
O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r To Do List This feature allows you to: • Draw up a list of tasks to be done • Assign a priority and deadline to each task •...
O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r World Time You can use your phone to check the current time in 21 major cities around the world. Scroll through the cities by pushing in the appropriate direction.
Games Using this menu you can also enjoy popular games with the phone. Scroll to the chosen game and press the Select soft key. The following options are available. Play: allows you to start a game. Configuration: allows you to adjust phone settings, such as the backlight and the sound.
W W W W W W S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s To access the Bookmark feature, proceed as follows. 1. In idle mode, press the Menu soft key. 2. Press for WWW Services.
W W W W W W S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s Note: The WAP Browser menus may vary, depending on your version of the browser. The following options are available. Reload: reloads the current page.
Additional Services ALS (Alternate Line Service) Note: Please contact your service provider to check the availability of this feature and how to subscribe to it. The ALS feature enables two lines to be associated with one SIM card. Consequently, you can make and receive calls on either line as required.
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 appear Insert SIM Card • Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. •...
If the above guidelines do not enable you to solve the problem, take a note of: • 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. Reference Information Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card.
See page 92 for further details. Using the Batteries Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion standard battery. Additional batteries can be obtained from your SAMSUNG dealer. Precautions When Using Batteries • Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way.
R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n • 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.
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R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Operating Environment •...
R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n •...
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G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) International standard for cellular communication, guaranteeing compatibility between the various network operators. GSM covers most European countries and many other parts of the world. Line Identification Services Service allowing subscribers to view or block the telephone numbers of callers.
Index (continued) ABC text mode • 46 Calls (continued) Access codes • 125 diverting (5-2-1) • 88 Accessories • 9 emergency • 8; 132 Active Flip (5-1-0) • 23; 86 ending • 23 Active Line (5-1-#) • 87 holding • 30 Alarm (6-2) •...
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I I n n d d e e x x (continued) Names contrast • 101 entering • 42 layout • 12 searching/dialling • 40 settings (5-4) • 101 storing in the LED indicator • 14 phonebook • 35 Length of calls • 61 Network Selection (5-2-4) •...
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I I n n d d e e x x (continued) Silent mode Vibration • 79 activating/ Voice Command (3-2) • 73 deactivating • 21 acting • 73 SIM card deleting • 73 installing • 15 playing • 73 locking (5-3-5) • 100 recording •...