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  • Page 1 O W N E R S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2 Samsung SCH-2500 Series DUAL-BAND TRI-MODE D I G I T A L T E L E P H O N E Owner’s Manual Please read this manual before operating the phone, and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 3: Intellectual Property

    No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with Samsung and their respective suppliers. SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, INC.
  • Page 4 Introduction To Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung 2500 Series Phone Using the latest digital technology, the Samsung 2500 Series Phone operates in a similar manner to other wireless phones, while providing superior resonance and tone quality, and support for North American digital CDMA networks both at 800 MHz and 1900 MHz.
  • Page 5 You’ll find the Safety Considerations in the Appendix. Still have questions? We’ll be happy to answer them. Just call our Samsung Customer Care Center toll-free at 1.888.987.HELP. We hope you enjoy using your new Samsung 2500 Series Phone, and thanks for choosing Samsung.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Battery Storage Temperatures 12 Battery Disposal and Recycling 12 Samsung 2500 Series Phone and Battery Specifications 13 Basic Operations of Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone 14 Turning on Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone 16 Modes of Operation 17 Conversation Mode 17...
  • Page 7 Table Of Contents Calling Options 25 Overview of Calling Options 26 Character Entry 27 Alphabetical Character Entry 28 Digit Entry 28 Punctuation Entry 29 Entering a Pause 29 Placing / Answering Calls 30 Placing a Call 30 Answering a Call 30 Ending a Call 30 Automatic Hyphenation 30 Correcting a Misdialed Number 31...
  • Page 8 Table Of Contents Your Personal Phone Book 45 Overview of Your Personal Phone Book 46 Storing Phone Numbers / Names 47 Storing Phone Numbers Shortcut 48 Storing Phone Numbers at Call End 48 Storing Phone Numbers in Secret Locations 49 Phone Book Locations and the Voice Mail Access Key 49 Emergency Dialing Using Memory Location Nine 49 Viewing Stored Entries 50...
  • Page 9 Table Of Contents Advanced Features 63 Pause Dialing 64 Pause Dialing from a Stored Phone book Entry 64 Manual Pause Dialing 65 Security Options 66 Lock Mode 66 Lock Code Setting 67 Locking the Phone 68 Dialing in Lock Mode 69 Call Limiting Options 70 Limiting Calls 70 Resetting the Phone 72...
  • Page 10 Table Of Contents Genuine Samsung Accessories 81 Batteries 82 Desktop Charger 82 Cigarette Lighter Adapter 82 Travel Charger 83 Hands-Free Car Kit 83 Leather Case 83 Hand Strap 84 Charging Times with Accessories 84 Data and Fax Calling 85 Data and Fax Calling Overview 86...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started Your Consumer Package Description of Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone Screen Display Battery Installation, Charging, and Care Basic Operations of Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone Display Options Service Mode Selection Menu Organization...

  • Page 12: Your Consumer Package

    Getting Started Your Consumer Package Your Consumer Package contains the following items: • Samsung 2500 Series Phone with Hand Strap and Travel Charger • Extended Lithium-Ion Battery • Owner’s Manual, Quick Reference Card, Accessory Guide, and Warranty card...

  • Page 13: Description Of Your Samsung Pcs Phone

    Getting Started Description of Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone Function keys and other controls activate the features of your Samsung 2500 Series Phone. The following illustration identifies the function keys, controls, and indicators: 1) LED Indicator (calls, messages, power on)

  • Page 14: Screen Display

    Getting Started Screen Display The Samsung 2500 Series Phone features an LCD screen with four text lines and one icon line. The icon line displays active options and selected menu items. During conversation, the screen displays the call timer and the name and number of the other party, if available.

  • Page 15: Key Functions

    Getting Started Table 1: Key Functions Press SEND to: • place and answer calls, • initiate Three-Way Calling, • answer a Call Waiting call. • access your Call Logs (incoming and outgoing) In Standby mode, press SEND twice to redial the last outgoing number.

  • Page 16: Status / Alert Indicators

    Getting Started Table 2: Status / Alert Indicators Signal Strength Indicates current network signal strength In Use Indicates that the phone is in use No Service Indicates that the phone is outside a service area and cannot send or receive calls, or the phone is in Power Save mode.
  • Page 17 Getting Started Table 2: Status / Alert Indicators (Continued) The following status / alert indicators are text only: Locked Text display indicates Lock mode Ringer Off Text display indicates a ringer off status Greeting A personal greeting of up to 12 characters displays in Standby mode, when set.

  • Page 18: Battery Installation, Charging And Care

    Installing the Battery To attach the battery to your Samsung 2500 Series Phone: 1. Hold the battery so that the metal contacts on the base of the battery line up with the metal contacts on the base of the phone.

  • Page 19: Tc20 Travel Charger

    Getting Started TC20 Travel Charger The TC20 Travel Charger allows you to charge your phone’s battery from a standard wall outlet. Also, using the TC20 allows you to make a phone call while the battery is charging. Here’s how to do it: 1.

  • Page 20: Charging The Battery Using The Optional Dual-Slot Desktop Charger

    Charger To charge the battery using the optional Dual-Slot Desktop Charger: Note: Use only the TC20 Travel Charger or Samsung-approved Dual-Slot Desktop Charger with your Samsung 2500 Series Phone. Using the wrong charger could damage the battery. 1. Plug the power cord of the charger into a wall outlet.

  • Page 21: Samsung 2500 Series Battery Charge Indicator

    2 hours, and an extended battery charges in no more than 3 hours. Caring for the Battery Use only Samsung-approved batteries, desktop and travel chargers. These chargers maximize battery life and performance. Using other batteries or chargers may invalidate your phone / battery warranty and may damage the battery.

  • Page 22: Battery Storage Temperatures

    • Charge the battery in accordance with the instructions specified in this manual. • Return unwanted Samsung Lithium Ion batteries to your nearest Samsung Service Center. (Call toll-free 1.888.987.HELP (4357) in the U.S. and Canada.)

  • Page 23: Samsung 2500 Series Phone And Battery Specifications

    Getting Started Table 4: Samsung 2500 Series Phone and Battery Specifications Dual Band / Tri Mode: LCD Screen: Battery Type: Antenna: 2500 Series Phone with: Standard Battery Dimensions (H x W x D): Weight: Volume: Talk Time: Standby Time: AMPS 800 MHz...

  • Page 24: Basic Operations Of Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone

    Getting Started Basic Operations of Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone Power On / Off Press and hold Menu Scrolling Press Make a Call Enter the phone number, and then One Touch Voice Mail Messages Menu Correct Mistakes Press Redial Last Call Press...
  • Page 25 Getting Started Basic Operations (continued) Save Numbers Enter phone number, press Incoming Calls Press Call Logs In Standby Mode, press Outgoing Calls Press Name Search In Standby Mode, press the lower half Memory Search In Standby Mode, press the upper half Microphone Mute Press Ring Volume Setting In Standby Mode, press and then follow screen prompts.

  • Page 26: Turning On Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone

    Getting Started Turning on Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone To turn on the phone, ensure your battery is charged, and then press and hold sounds. The display updates to reflect the following conditions: • When the phone locates digital service, the greeting, time, and date display.

  • Page 27: Modes Of Operation

    While in Power Save mode, the phone also searches for service in response to any keypress. Note: The Samsung 2500 Series Phone will not enter Power Save mode if it is in Analog or Analog Home only mode.

  • Page 28: Display Options

    5. When the desired option displays, press the setting. Own Phone Number Display The phone number of your Samsung 2500 Series Phone displays every time you turn on the phone. You can also view your phone number during a call or from Standby Mode by doing the following: 1.

  • Page 29: Personal Banner

    Getting Started Personal Greeting You can create and display a 12-character personal greeting, which displays on the screen in Standby mode. To create a personal greeting: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Display. 3. Press for Greeting. 4.

  • Page 30: Language Selection

    Getting Started Language Selection You can display either English or French text on your phone. To select the language: 1. Press 2. Press 3. Press 4. Press Francais. 5. When the desired language displays, press the setting. 6. Press to return to the previous screen. to display the Main Menu.

  • Page 31: Service Mode Selection

    Getting Started Service Mode Selection You can operate your Samsung 2500 Series phone in one of four different service modes: • Automatic The phone adjusts automatically between Digital and Analog mode, and will roam on either type of service. Digital service is preferred when available.

  • Page 32: Menu Organization

    The Main Menu in Standby mode contains 8 primary options, most of which contain sub-menus that have more options. (See “Table 5: Samsung 2500 Series Phone Main Menu” on page 23.) In Use Menu The In Use Menu options are available in Conversation mode: 1.

  • Page 33: Main Menu Structure

    Getting Started Table 5: Samsung 2500 Series Phone Main Menu Main Menu Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2...
  • Page 34 Getting Started Table 5: Samsung 2500 Series Phone Main Menu - continued Main Menu Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3...

  • Page 35: Calling Options

    Calling Options Calling Options Overview of Calling Options Character Entry Placing / Answering Calls Ringer Options Alert Options Tracking Calls Through Call Logs...

  • Page 36: Overview Of Calling Options

    Calling Options Overview of Calling Options Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone provides a variety of calling options. For detailed information on each of the following calling options, see the related section in this manual: • Enter the phone number by pressing the digit keys, and then press •...

  • Page 37: Character Entry

    Character Entry You can enter and store names / numbers and a personal banner on your Samsung 2500 Series Phone. You can enter upper case and lower case letters, numbers, and punctuation marks by pressing the alphanumeric keys on the keypad.

  • Page 38: Alphabetical Character Entry

    Calling Options Alphabetical Character Entry To enter letters when saving a name in the Phone Book or when entering a personal banner: 1. Repeatedly press any alphanumeric key to cycle through the letters (and number) associated with that key. For example, repeatedly pressing c, 2.

  • Page 39: Punctuation Entry

    Calling Options Punctuation Entry To enter punctuation marks when entering a name in the Phone Book or a personal greeting: 1. Press repeatedly to scan punctuation options: • Period ( . ) • Apostrophe ( ’ ) • Comma ( , ) •...

  • Page 40: Placing / Answering Calls

    Calling Options Placing / Answering Calls Placing a Call To place a call: 1. Press and hold screen display indicates that the phone is on. (No dial tone sounds.) 2. Enter the phone number, up to 32 digits, by pressing the digit keys.

  • Page 41: Correcting A Misdialed Number

    Calling Options Correcting a Misdialed Number To correct a misdialed digit or number: • Press to erase the digit, and then enter the correct digit. • Press and hold then enter the correct number. Prepend Dialing The Prepend option lets you to add digits such as area codes and network feature activation codes to a phone number that is in your Phone Book or Call Logs.

  • Page 42: Missed Call Alert

    Calling Options Missed Call Alert Your phone keeps a list of calls that you do not answer when the phone is on and service is available. The phone indicates a missed call by sounding an alert tone and displaying a text notification on the screen, along with the number of missed calls.

  • Page 43: Failed Call Alert

    Calling Options Failed Call Alert A failed call can occur during dialing if the phone is out of calling range or the network is busy. The phone responds to a failed call by displaying an appropriate text message: “Call Failed - Out of Range” or “Call Failed - Network Busy”. To acknowledge a failed call alert, cancel the call attempt and return to Standby mode by pressing then try the call again later.

  • Page 44: Microphone Mute

    Calling Options Microphone Mute You can mute the microphone during conversation by pressing the Mute button ( instead of the call timer. The phone resets this condition to the default “unmute” setting at call end. To mute the microphone: 1. During conversation, simply press the “MUTE”...

  • Page 45: Incoming Call Notification

    Calling Options Incoming Call Notification Your phone signals an incoming call or message by: • lighting the screen and keypad, • flashing the red LED on the top of the handset, • sounding the ringer (unless set to Vibrate or Off).* Notification continues until one of the following events occurs: •...

  • Page 47: Ring Type Setting For Voice Calls

    Calling Options Ring Type Setting for Voice Calls This option enables you to select a unique ring type for incoming voice calls. To set the ring type for voice calls: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Sounds. 3.

  • Page 48: Ring Tone Mute

    Calling Options Ring Tone Mute Use this feature when the ringer sounds and you need to silence it quickly. There are two types of Ring Tone mute on your phone. • When the flip is closed, mute the ringer by pressing the key (it’s on the side of the phone).

  • Page 49: Ring Volume Setting For Message Calls

    Calling Options Ring Volume Setting for Message Calls This option enables you to select a unique ring volume for incoming message calls. This volume setting applies to voice mail notification (VMN), paging, and text messages. To set the ring volume for message calls: 1.

  • Page 50: Key Beep Volume Setting

    Calling Options Key Beep Volume Setting The keys on your phone beep in response to being pressed. The volume of the beeps can be easily set to one of three levels or if you find the beeps annoying you can turn them off. To set the key beep volume: 1.

  • Page 51: Alert Options

    Calling Options Alert Options The Alerts menu is available in Standby mode to turn the Minute Beep and Service alert tones on and off. The Minute Beep sounds an alert 10 seconds before every elapsed minute during an outgoing call, when set. Service alerts include audible alert tones that sound when: •...

  • Page 52: Tracking Calls Through Call Logs

    Calling Options Tracking Calls Through Call Logs The Call Logs store up to 10 incoming calls and 10 outgoing calls. Each log stores the name and phone number (if available), as well as the time / date stamp. In case of duplicate entries in sequence, the system consolidates those entries and stores only the most recent call from the same phone number.

  • Page 53: Reviewing Airtime

    Calling Options Reviewing Airtime You can review the airtime of the most recent call, as well as total airtime for all calls since the phone was activated. An option is provided to erase the total airtime number so that you can begin a new total airtime measurement.

  • Page 55: Your Personal Phone Book

    Personal Phone Book Your Personal Phone Book Overview of Your Personal Phone Book Storing Phone Numbers / Names Viewing Stored Entries Dialing from Your Personal Phone Book Erasing Phone Book Entries...

  • Page 56: Overview Of Your Personal Phone Book

    Personal Phone Book Overview of Your Personal Phone Book The Internal Phone Book provides the following features: • 199 memory locations * including: 9 one-touch turbo dial locations (1 through 9) 90 two-touch turbo dial locations (10 through 99) 100 three-touch turbo dial locations (100 through 199) 40 Secret memory locations (160 through 199) •...

  • Page 57: Storing Phone Numbers / Names

    Personal Phone Book Storing Phone Numbers / Names To store phone numbers / names: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Add Entry. The screen prompts for the phone number. (You can enter up to 32 digits.) 4.

  • Page 58: Storing Phone Numbers Shortcut

    Personal Phone Book Note: By default, memory location 001 stores your voicemail number, and memory location 009 stores 911 emergency calling. However, if you desire, these two locations can be overwritten by numbers of your choice. Storing Phone Numbers Shortcut Store a phone number quickly by entering the number, and then pressing the memory location and to enter the associated name.

  • Page 59: Storing Phone Numbers In Secret Locations

    Personal Phone Book Storing Phone Numbers in Secret Locations Your Samsung 2500 Series phone allows you to store 30 phone numbers that cannot be viewed unless you know the phone’s lock code. To make a number secret, simply save it into any memory location from 160 through 199 when prompted for a memory location.

  • Page 60: Viewing Stored Entries

    Personal Phone Book Viewing Stored Entries Quick Access Phone Book Search To find a phone book entry quickly by either name or location: 1. By Location - Press the upper portion of the and the screen prompts for a memory location. Enter the memory location, or scroll to the desired location.

  • Page 61: Finding Entries By Name

    Personal Phone Book Finding Entries by Name To find a Phone Book entry by name using the Main Menu: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Find Name. 4. Begin entering the letters of the name you are searching by pressing the alphanumeric keys.

  • Page 62: Dialing From Your Personal Phone Book

    Personal Phone Book Dialing from Your Personal Phone Book Dialing numbers from your phone book is quick and easy. There are five methods explained below which are easily memorized. Check them out. Now, since it’s unlikely that you will memorize who is in all 199 locations (or even say 25 locations), then the best approach is to use 1, 2, or 3 touch “Turbo”...

  • Page 63: Erasing Phone Book Entries

    Personal Phone Book Erasing Phone Book Entries To erase Phone Book entries: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Erase. Entry. 4. Press for By Name, or press By Memory #. 5. Enter the name or number corresponding to the entry you want to erase.

  • Page 65: Short Message Services And Voice Mail

    Short Message Services Short Message Services and Voice Mail Overview of Short Message Services and Voice Mail Short Message Memory Capacity Short Message Ringing Reviewing Short Messages Short Messages and Lock Mode Setting Up Your Voice Mail Box Erasing Messages Displaying the Time Stamp...

  • Page 66: Overview Of Short Message Services And Voice Mail

    Short Message Memory Capacity Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone can store up to 20 short messages, depending on the length of the messages. When short message memory reaches 75 percent of capacity, the screen displays a message and a prompt to erase old messages.

  • Page 67: Reviewing Short Messages

    Short Message Services Reviewing Short Messages The phone receives incoming short messages in both Standby and Conversation modes. When a new message arrives, the message header includes the type of message (Voice, Page, or Text) and the name / phone number of the caller, if available. You can review the message upon notification, or store the message for later review.

  • Page 68: Setting Up Your Voice Mail Box

    Short Message Services Setting Up Your Voice Mail Box Setting up your Voice Mail Box provides access to voice mail messages for review. To set up your Voice Mail Box, contact your carrier. Reviewing Voice Mail Messages To review voice mail messages: 1.

  • Page 69: Reviewing Page And Text Messages

    Short Message Services Reviewing Page and Text Messages To review page and text messages: 1. Press to display the Messages menu. The number of new messages displays next to the associated message type in the menu. 2. Press for Text, or press list of page or text messages displays.

  • Page 70: Short Message Options

    Short Message Services Short Message Options The Messages menu provides a number of options while you are reviewing text messages. You can return a call to the phone number in the message, save or erase the message, and scroll to the next or previous message.

  • Page 71: Erasing Messages

    Short Message Services Erasing Messages You can erase an individual message after reviewing it, or erase all stored short messages at one time. To erase all short messages: 1. Press to display the Messages menu. 2. Press for Delete All. The screen prompts for confirmation before erasing messages.

  • Page 72: Displaying The Time Stamp

    Short Message Services Displaying the Time Stamp You can select the time stamp that displays with short messages. Select from: • UTC/GMT (Universal Time - Coordinated): Records the time when the Message Center sends the message to your phone (based on Greenwich Mean Time) •...

  • Page 73: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features Advanced Features Pause Dialing Security Options Call Limiting Options Resetting the Phone Keyguard Emergency and Special Numbers Over the Air Service Provisioning (OTASP)

  • Page 74: Pause Dialing

    Advanced Features Pause Dialing Pause Dialing enables you to send numbers as DTMF (Dual-tone Multi-frequency) signals after placing a call. This feature saves time when using your tele-services such as bank account inquiries, credit card inquires, etc. There are two pause dialing methods; pause dialing from a stored phone book entry and manual pause dialing.

  • Page 75: Manual Pause Dialing

    Advanced Features Manual Pause Dialing 1. From Standby mode, enter the phone number of the service by pressing the digit keys. 2. Press to enter a pause. The letter “p” displays in the number, meaning that a pause will occur at that point in the dialing sequence.

  • Page 76: Security Options

    Advanced Features Security Options Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone provides many security options, including a user-programmable lock code, keypad lock, and call restriction features. To access the Security menu in Standby mode, press lock code. (The default lock code is 0000 or the last four digits of your phone number.) Press the associated digit key to access...

  • Page 77: Lock Code Setting

    Advanced Features Lock Code Setting The default lock code for your Samsung 2500 Series Phone is 0000 or the last four digits of your phone number, depending on how your phone was activated. You can change the lock code as often as you like.

  • Page 78: Locking The Phone

    Advanced Features Locking the Phone You can select settings to lock the phone manually or automatically, or leave the phone unlocked. To lock the phone: 1. Press 2. Press 3. Press 4. Press the scroll keys to select an option: •...

  • Page 79: Dialing In Lock Mode

    Advanced Features Dialing in Lock Mode You can place calls to the three emergency and three special numbers even if the phone is Lock mode. If the phone is locked and you want to place a routine outgoing call, you must unlock the phone and then dial as you normally would.

  • Page 80: Call Limiting Options

    Advanced Features Call Limiting Options Limiting Calls Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone provides a wide variety of Call Limiting options in the Security menu. These options give you powerful tools to manage your phone. Descriptions of the call limiting options are given here. The next few pages show you how to push the buttons to choose your limiting options.
  • Page 81 Advanced Features • Roaming - You have several options for your phone’s roaming abilities: No limit - All roaming calls are allowed. Incoming - Roaming calls are limited to those placed to your phone. Outgoing roaming calls from your phone are not allowed.

  • Page 82: Resetting The Phone

    Advanced Features Resetting the Phone Resetting the phone erases all Phone Book entries, message notifications, text messages, call logs, special numbers, and returns all saved options to the default settings. In a nutshell - it blows away all your settings. You really need to ask yourself why you would want to do this.

  • Page 83: Keyguard

    Advanced Features KeyGuard The Samsung 2500 Series phone has an automatic KeyGuard function. Simply closing the flip enables KeyGuard. To disable the KeyGuard, open the flip or press and hold the button. Ringer mute works even when KeyGuard is enabled. When KeyGuard is enabled;...

  • Page 84: Emergency And Special Numbers

    Advanced Features Emergency and Special Numbers Three Emergency numbers (911, *911, and #911) are permanently programmed into your phone. The Security menu provides the option of storing three additional Special numbers. Each Special number can be up to ten digits long. All three emergency numbers and the three Special numbers can be manually dialed at any time even if your phone is locked or all outgoing calls are limited.

  • Page 85: Dialing Emergency / Special Numbers

    2. Press to place the call. Over The Air Service Provisioning (OTASP) Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone is capable of being programmed “over the air” by your service provider. Your carrier will provide you further information on this feature. During an over-the-air programming session, your phone may display the following messages on the LCD: •...

  • Page 88: Special Pcs Features

    Special PCS Features Any Key Answer Activate Any Key Answer to answer incoming calls by pressing any key on the keypad, except To activate Any Key Answer: 1. Press 2. Press 3. Press 4. Use the scroll keys to toggle between On / Off. 5.

  • Page 89: Three-Way Calling

    The phone places the other party on hold. 2. When the third party answers, press connect with the original party. Three-Way Calling is a subscriber service. For more information on Three-Way Calling, contact your carrier. The Samsung 2500 , enter the phone again. again to...

  • Page 90: Call Waiting

    Call Waiting is a subscriber service. For more information on Call Waiting, contact your carrier. Call Forwarding Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone provides the option of forwarding incoming calls to another phone number, even while your phone is off. Activating Call Forwarding does not affect outgoing calls made from this phone.

  • Page 91: Genuine Samsung Accessories

    Accessories Genuine Samsung Accessories Samsung 2500 Series Phone Accessories...

  • Page 92: Batteries

    Accessories Samsung 2500 Series Accessories Be sure to look for the Samsung Genuine Accessories logo to ensure performance matched accessories. Accessories may not be available at all dealer locations. Batteries Two types of Li-Ion batteries are available for use with your Samsung 2500 Series Phone: •Standard Battery - BTS41...

  • Page 93: Travel Charger

    The Hands-Free Car Kit provides safety, freedom and convenience in your vehicle. (Kit includes Cradle and Microphone.) Hands-Free Car Kit: HFK41 Leather Case The Leather Case provides durability and convenience while using your Samsung 2500 Series phone. Leather Case: LC2500...

  • Page 94: Hand Strap

    Accessories The accessories listed above are available for purchase at your local retail center or by calling Samsung Customer Care at 1. 888.987.HELP. Charging Times with Accessories* Dual-Slot Desktop Charger Travel Charger Hands-Free Car Kit Cigarette Lighter Adapter *Charging the battery with the phone turned on and the Backlight on extends charging time.

  • Page 95: Data And Fax Calling

    Data and Fax Calls Data and Fax Calls Data and Fax Calling Overview Receiving Fax and Data Calls...

  • Page 96: Data And Fax Calling Overview

    PC, enabling you to use wireless data involving a wide variety of Windows software applications. To use digital data with your Samsung 2500 Series Phone, you will need to obtain a digital data/fax kit from your service provider. This kit will contain the necessary cables, software, and documentation required for you to connect and use your Samsung 2500 Series phone with your computing device.

  • Page 97: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting Common Questions Safety Considerations Glossary of Terms...

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    Appendix Troubleshooting Maximizing Call Quality For optimum call quality with your Samsung 2500 Series Phone, please follow these guidelines: • Fully extend the antenna. While it may be possible to place calls with the antenna retracted, the phone operates best with the antenna fully extended.

  • Page 99: Common Questions

    END / PWR. Is it difficult to operate a Samsung 2500 Series Phone? No. The Samsung 2500 Series Phone is easy to use. To place a call, enter the number by pressing the digit keys on the keypad, and then press SEND.
  • Page 100 Appendix What can I do to silence the ringer when I don’t want to be disturbed? The Samsung 2500 Series Phone has a Ringer Mute option that enables you to mute the ringer during incoming calls by pressing the key (it’s on the side of the phone) or the key.

  • Page 101: Safety Considerations

    Appendix Safety Considerations For a variety of safety reasons, it is important to consider where you will be using your Samsung 2500 Series Phone. When using your phone and its accessories, please follow these guidelines: Compliance with Safety Standards The Samsung 2500 Series Phone meets all standards and...
  • Page 102 Appendix Electronic Devices Your wireless telephone is a radio transmitter and receiver. When the power is on, the phone receives and sends out RF energy. Most modern electronic equipment, such as equipment in hospitals and cars, contains an RF signal shield. RF energy may affect some inadequately shielded electronic equipment.
  • Page 103 Notice The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. If this occurs, stop using the phone to avoid further interference. Maintenance For maintenance, contact Samsung Customer Care at 1.888.987.HELP (4357).

  • Page 104: Glossary Of Terms

    Appendix Glossary of Terms Airtime - Actual time spent talking on the wireless phone. Most carriers bill customers based on how many minutes of airtime they use each month. AMPS - (Advanced Mobile Phone System) The standard Analog wireless telephone service. Antenna - A device for transmitting or receiving signals.
  • Page 105 Hook Flash - The action of clicking on the receiver of a landline phone. On the Samsung 2500 Series Phone, press SEND to achieve the same result. LCD – (Liquid Crystal Display) Commonly used to refer to the screen display on the wireless phone.
  • Page 106 TRI-Mode - A phone that will operate in three modes: CDMA 1900, CDMA 800 and AMPS 800. The SCH-2500 Series phone has this capability. VMN - Voice Mail Notification. A kind of SMS message that informs the user that he/she has voicemail(s).

  • Page 107: Index

    Index Accessories 81 Aircraft 92 Airtime, Reviewing 43 Alert Options 41 Alphabetical Entry 28 Answering a Call 14, 30 Antenna 3, 13 Antenna Care 88 Any Key Answer 78 Automatic Hyphenation 30 Backlight Control 18 Basic Operations of Your Phone 14 Batteries 82 Battery Care 11 Battery Charge Indicator 6, 11...
  • Page 108 Index Call Limiting Options 67 Call Waiting 80 Call Waiting Indicator 7 Character Entry 28, 29 Charging the Battery 9, 10, 11 Charging Times with Accessories 84 Cigarette Lighter Adapter 82 Clear Key 3, 5 Common Questions 89 Compliance with Safety Standards 91 Consumer Package 2 Conversation Mode 17 Correcting a Misdialed Number 14, 31...
  • Page 109 Index Electronic Devices 92 Emergency and Special Numbers 74 End / Power Key 3, 5 Ending a Call 14, 30 Erasing Messages 61 Erasing Phone Book Entries 53 Failed Call Alert 33 Failed Call Indicator 7 Finding Entries By Location 50 Finding Entries by Name 51 Getting Started 1 Glossary of Terms 94...
  • Page 110 Index Key Functions 5 Key Beep Volume Setting 40 KeyGuard 73 Language Selection 20 LCD Screen 3, 4 LED Indicator 3 Leather Case 83 Limiting Calls 70 Lock Code Setting 67 Lock Mode 66 Locked Indicator 7 Locking the Phone 68 Main Menu Structure 23 Maintenance 93 Making Calls 14...
  • Page 111 Index Messages (Reviewing Short) 57 Microphone 3 Microphone Mute 34 Minute Beep (Setting) 33 Minute Beep Indicator 7 Missed Call Alert 32 Mute Microphone 32 Name Search 15 No Service Indicator 6 Notice 93 OK (Store) Key 3, 5 One-Touch Turbo Dialing 52 One-Touch Voice Mail Access 58 Outgoing Call (Review) 15 Own Phone Number Display 18...
  • Page 112 Index Power On Light 3 Power On / Off 16 Power Save Mode 17 Prepend Dialing 31 Punctuation Entry 29 Redialing a Call 14 Resetting the Phone 72 Reviewing Airtime 43 Reviewing Short Messages 57 Reviewing Page and Text Messages 59 Reviewing Voice Mail Messages 58 Ring Tone Mute 38 Ring Type Setting (voice) 37...
  • Page 113 Tone Length Setting 40 Tracking Calls Through Call Logs 42 Travel Charger 2, 9, 83 Troubleshooting 88 Turbo Dialing 52 Turning on Your Samsung Phone 16 Two-touch Turbo Dialing 52 Version Display 19 Vibrate Indicator 6 Viewing Stored Entries 50...
  • Page 114 Index Voice Mail Box 58 Voice Mail Messages (Review) 58 Voice Message Indicator 6 Volume / Scroll Buttons 3, 5 Weight 13 Licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: U.S. Patent No. 4, 901, 307; 5, 056, 109; 5, 099, 204; 5, 101, 501;...

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