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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
GLOBAL SYSTEMS FOR
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
http://www.samsungmobile.com
English. 09/2001. Rev.1.0

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  • Page 1 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Precautions ....Unpacking ..... . Your Phone .
  • Page 3 Contents (continued) Entering Text ....Changing the Text Input Mode ... Using the T9 Mode ..... Using the ABC Mode .

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Contents (continued) Organiser ..... . 105 Scheduler (Menu 6-1)....105 Alarm (Menu 6-2) .

  • Page 5: Unpacking

    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 •...

  • Page 6: Your Phone

    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.

  • Page 7: Display

    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).

  • Page 8: Service Light

    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.
  • Page 9 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.

  • Page 10: Charging A Battery

    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.

  • Page 11: Switching The Phone On/Off

    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.

  • Page 12: Call Functions

    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.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Volume

    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.

  • Page 14: Viewing Missed Calls

    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.

  • Page 15: In-Call Options

    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.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 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.

  • Page 18: Phonebook

    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.

  • Page 19: Phonebook Options

    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.
  • Page 20 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.

  • Page 21: Searching For And Dialling A Number In The Phonebook

    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.

  • Page 22: Entering Text

    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.

  • Page 23: Using The T9 Mode

    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.

  • Page 24: Using The Abc Mode

    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: •...

  • Page 25: Using The Number Mode

    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.

  • Page 26: Example: Selecting An Alert Type

    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.

  • Page 27: Using The Menus

    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 4.

  • Page 28: Accessing Menu Functions By Using Shortcut Numbers

    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.

  • Page 29: Voice Functions

    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...
  • Page 30 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...

  • Page 31: Call Records

    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.

  • Page 32: Call Cost (Menu 1-5)

    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.

  • Page 33: Read Messages (Menu 2-2)

    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.

  • Page 34: Preset Message List (Menu 2-4)

    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.

  • Page 35: Broadcast (Menu 2-6)

    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.

  • Page 36: Voice Functions

    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.

  • Page 37: Voice Command (Menu 3-2)

    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.

  • Page 38: Answerphone (Menu 3-4)

    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 Record: this option allows you to record a memo. The screen displays the: •...

  • Page 39: Tones

    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.

  • Page 40: Ring Volume (Menu 4-3)

    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.

  • Page 41: Keypad Tone (Menu 4-5)

    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.

  • Page 42: Settings

    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.
  • Page 43 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.
  • Page 44 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.

  • Page 45: Network Services (Menu 5-2)

    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...
  • Page 46 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.
  • Page 47 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.
  • Page 48 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 •...
  • Page 49 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.

  • Page 50: Security (Menu 5-3)

    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.

  • Page 51: Lcd (Menu 5-4)

    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.

  • Page 52: Quick Menu (Menu 5-5)

    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.

  • Page 53: Auto Antenna (Menu 5-7)

    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.

  • Page 54: Organiser

    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) •...

  • Page 55: Alarm (Menu 6-2)

    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.

  • Page 56: Calculator (Menu 6-3)

    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.

  • Page 57: To Do List (Menu 6-4)

    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 •...

  • Page 58: World Time (Menu 6-6)

    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.

  • Page 59: Games

    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.

  • Page 60: Opening A Page Directly

    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.

  • Page 61: Network Connection Information

    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.

  • Page 62: Additional Services

    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.

  • Page 63: 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 appear Insert SIM Card • Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. •...

  • Page 64: Reference Information

    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.

  • Page 65: Using The Batteries

    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.

  • Page 66: Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 67 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 •...

  • Page 68: Glossary

    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 •...
  • Page 69 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.

  • Page 70: Index

    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) •...
  • Page 71 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) •...
  • Page 72 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 •...

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