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ELECTRONICS
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-03735A
English. 06/2003. Rev. 1.1
Dual BAND
GPRS TELEPHONE
SGH-S500

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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. ELECTRONICS Code No.: GH68-03735A World Wide Web English. 06/2003. Rev. 1.1 http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Dual BAND GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-S500...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Precautions ... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your Phone ... 10 Phone Layout ... 10 Display... 13 Backlight ... 15 Display Off Mode ... 16 Getting Started ... 17 Inserting/Removing the SIM Card ... 17 Installing/Removing/Charging the Battery... 18 Switching the Phone On or Off...
  • Page 3 Contents Copying Entries from the SIM Card to the Phone’s Memory ... 52 Deleting Phonebook Entries... 52 Editing Group Settings ... 53 Using Other Phonebook Features ... 54 Using the Menus... 57 Accessing a Menu Function ... 57 List of Menu Functions... 58 Messages ...
  • Page 4 Contents Solving Problems ... 128 Access Codes ... 131 Phone Password ... 131 PIN... 131 PIN2 ... 132 PUK ... 132 PUK2 ... 132 Call Barring password ... 133 Health and Safety Information ... 134 Exposure to Radio-Frequency Energy (SAR Information) ... 134 Precautions When Using Batteries ...

  • 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. Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching Off When Refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    Water Resistance Your phone is not water-resistance. Keep it dry. Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Qualified Service Only qualified service personnel should install or repair your phone. Failure to do so may invalidate the warranty.

  • Page 7: Your Phone

    Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. Open View Folder Soft key (left) Ear-microphone jack Volume/menu browse keys Dial/menu confirmation key Cancel/ correction key Special function keys Closed View External display Earpiece Key(s) Display (soft keys) Navigation keys...

  • Page 8: Display

    Your Phone Key(s) Description (continued) 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 in Idle Mode, quickly accesses your voice mail server. Enters numbers, letters and some special characters.

  • Page 9: Backlight

    Your Phone Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are outside a service area. When it displays, you cannot make or receive calls.

  • Page 10: Display Off Mode

    Your Phone Display Off Mode If no key is pressed one minute after the backlight turns off, the display goes into the Off mode to save the power. Press any key to awake the display from the Off mode. Getting Started Inserting/Removing the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a SIM card loaded with your...

  • Page 11: Installing/Removing/Charging The Battery

    Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged standard battery is fully recharged in approximately 140 minutes.
  • Page 12 Getting Started Charging the Battery Using the Travel Adapter Note: The phone can be used while the battery is being charged, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly. 1. Plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack at the bottom of the phone.

  • Page 13: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Getting Started Switching the Phone On or Off To switch the phone on: 1. Open the phone. 2. Hold down the key until the phone switches on. 3. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the Ok soft key. For further details, see page 131.

  • Page 14: Call Functions

    Getting Started To view various functions/options available and select the one required: 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 2. To Press the select the: Select soft key. • function displayed • option highlighted view the next function or Down key. highlight the next option on a list move back to the...
  • Page 15 Call Functions Making an International Call 1. Press and hold the 0 key for the international prefix. The + character appears. 2. Enter the country code, area code and phone number and press the key. Making a Call from Phonebook You can store the names and phone numbers called regularly in the SIM card and phone memories, which are jointly called the Phonebook.

  • Page 16: Ending A Call

    Call Functions Speed-Dialling from Phonebook Once you have stored numbers in the Phonebook, you can dial a number simply by pressing one or two keys. For further details, see page 50. Ending a Call When you want to finish your call, briefly press the key or close the folder.

  • Page 17: Accessing Options During A Call

    Call Functions Accessing Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off so that the other person cannot hear you.
  • Page 18 Call Functions To switch between the two calls, simply press the Swap soft key. The current call is placed on hold and the call on hold is reactivated so that you can continue conversing with the other person. To end the call on hold, press the Options soft key and select the End held call option.
  • Page 19 Call Functions 5. To view the highlighted entry, press the Ok soft key. For further details about the Phonebook feature, see page 45. Using the Message Service You can read or write a new message during a call. 1. Press the Options soft key. 2.

  • Page 20: Using The Ear-Microphone

    Call Functions To answer an incoming call when you have a multi- party call in progress and a call on hold: 1. Press the Accept soft key. 2. Select the End held option to end the call on hold. Or, select the End current option to end the call in progress.

  • Page 21: Entering Text

    Entering Text At 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 message, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events on your calendar. You are provided with the following text input modes: •...

  • Page 22: Using The T9 Mode

    Entering Text Quickly Changing the Text Input Mode To switch between the Press and hold the Number and previous mode Symbol and previous mode key. ABC and T9 modes right soft key. Using the T9 Mode To type a word in the T9 mode: 1.

  • Page 23: Using The Abc Mode

    Entering Text Scrolling To move the cursor to the left or right within the text, press the Left or Right key. Clearing Letters and Words To clear the letter to the left of the cursor, press the C key. You can clear all of the letters on the display by pressing and holding the C key.

  • Page 24: Using The Symbolic Mode

    Entering Text Scrolling To move the cursor to the left or right within the text, press the Left or Right key. Clearing Letters and Words To clear the letter to the left of the cursor, press the C key. You can clear all of the letters on the display by pressing and holding the C key.

  • Page 25: Searching For A Number In The Phonebook

    Phonebook 1. Enter the number you want to save. Notes: • If you make a mistake while entering a number, correct it using the C key. For further details, see page 25. • To insert a dialling pause for special phone services, such as banking by phone, hold down the is displayed to indicate the pause.

  • Page 26: Changing The Phonebook Entries

    Phonebook Press the dial the displayed key. number change the Options soft key. For Phonebook entries further details, see page 48. Changing the Phonebook Entries Changing the Phone memory entries Scroll to the category you want to edit by pressing the Left or Right key.

  • Page 27: Speed-Dialling

    Phonebook Speed-dialling You can set up to eight speed-dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing the associated number key. Setting Up Speed-dial Entries 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Phonebook soft key. 2.

  • Page 28: Copying Entries From The Sim Card To The Phone's Memory

    Phonebook 3. Press the Dial soft key or the Copying Entries from the SIM Card to the Phone’s Memory You can copy all of the numbers stored in the SIM card to the phone’s memory. 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Phonebook soft key.

  • Page 29: Using Other Phonebook Features

    Phonebook 5. Scroll to a setting option by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. The following options are available: • Melody: allows you to select a melody to sound when a call comes in from a member in the group.
  • Page 30 Phonebook Checking the Memory Status You can check how many names and numbers are stored in Phonebook, SIM card and phone’s memories, and how many free locations remain. 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Phonebook soft key. 2.

  • Page 31: 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. Accessing a Menu Function The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by pressing the Menu soft key in Idle Mode, then scrolling with the navigation keys.

  • Page 32: List Of Menu Functions

    Using the Menus Example: To access the Missed calls menu option, press the Menu soft key, 2, 1 in Idle Mode. Note: The numbers assigned to each menu function are indicated on the list below. List of Menu Functions Various menus let you check or change your phone settings.
  • Page 33 Using the Menus 4. Phone settings (see page 81) 4.1 Greeting message 4.2 Display 4.2.1 Wallpaper 4.2.2 Skin 4.2.3 Backlight 4.2.4 LCD brightness 4.3 Language 4.3.1 Text language 4.3.2 Input mode 4.4 Security 4.4.1 PIN check 4.4.2 Change PIN 4.4.3 Phone lock 4.4.4 Change password 4.4.5 SIM lock 4.4.6 FDN mode...

  • Page 34: Messages

    Using the Menus 7. Funbox (see page 112) 7.1 WWW services 7.1.1 Home 7.1.2 Bookmark 7.1.3 Go to URL 7.1.4 Clear cache 7.1.5 Proxy settings 7.1.6 Current proxy 7.2 Media box 7.2.1 Image 7.2.2 Melody 7.2.3 Delete all 7.3 Games 7.3.1 Honey ball 7.3.2 Go! Hamster 7.3.3 Bowling...

  • Page 35: Outbox (Menu 1.2)

    Messages To read the new message(s) immediately, press the Message soft key. The list of messages appears. Note: To clear the new message notification on the display, press the key. When you have also missed calls, the right soft key indication changes in the following order: Missed, Message, and Phonebook.

  • Page 36: New Message (Menu 1.3)

    Messages You 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. You can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key: Delete: allows you to delete the message.

  • Page 37: Voice Mail (Menu 1.4)

    Messages 5. 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 input, press and hold the C key to move to the previous screen.

  • Page 38: Settings (Menu 1.6)

    Messages Settings (Menu 1.6) Via this menu, you can set up default SMS information.The following options are available: Service centre: allows you to store or change the number of your SMS centre required when sending messages. You must obtain this number from your service provider.

  • Page 39: Call Records

    Messages The following options are available: Read: lets you read the received broadcast messages. Archive: shows the list of the messages you saved from the temporary list. Temporary: shows the latest messages. These messages will be gone when the phone is switched off.

  • Page 40: Dialled Calls (Menu 2.3)

    Call Records Dialled Calls (Menu 2.3) This option lets you view the last 20 dialled numbers. The number, or name if available, displays together with the date and time when the call was made. By pressing the Options soft key, you can also: •...

  • Page 41: Sound Settings

    Call Records Set max cost: option used to enter the maximum cost that you authorise for your calls; you must first enter your PIN2 (see page 132) and then press the Ok soft key. Price/Unit: option used to set the cost of one unit; this price per unit is applied when calculating the cost of your calls;...

  • Page 42: Messages (Menu 3.2)

    Sound Settings Vibration: the phone vibrates but does not ring. Vibration then melody: the phone first vibrates and then starts ringing. Messages (Menu 3.2) This option allows you to set up the ringer for incoming messages. The following options are available: Tone: lets you choose from many different tones.

  • Page 43: Minute Minder (Menu 3.6)

    Sound Settings Minute Minder (Menu 3.6) This menu option allows you to specify whether or not the phone beeps every minute during a call to keep you informed of the length of your call. The following options are available: Off: the phone does not beep. On: the phone beeps every minute.

  • Page 44: Display (Menu 4.2)

    Phone Settings Display (Menu 4.2) You can change the background image and the colour of the components on the display according to your preference and needs. Wallpaper (Menu 4.2.1) This option allows you to change the background image to be displayed in Idle Mode. The following options are available: Image: allows you to use various default images.

  • Page 45: Security (Menu 4.4)

    Phone Settings Text language: allows you to change the language of the display text, such as menus, options or warning messages. Input mode: allows you to set the default language to be used in the text input mode. Security (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.

  • Page 46: Auto Redial (Menu 4.5)

    Phone Settings must enter the current password before you can specify a new one. The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. Once you have entered a new password, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. SIM Lock (Menu 4.4.5) To enable the SIM Lock feature, you must enter a...

  • Page 47: Fax Mode (Menu 4.7)

    You can use your phone as a modem for faxing when it is connected to computing devices. You need to purchase a data kit from your local Samsung dealer. In this menu, you can enable the fax mode on your phone.

  • Page 48: Organiser

    Organiser The 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 what time it is in various cities around the world. • set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time.

  • Page 49: Calendar (Menu 5.2)

    Organiser Calendar (Menu 5.2) The calendar helps you to keep track of schedule, calls that you need to make, tasks that you need to do and anniversaries. You can set the phone to ring when the set date for a schedule is reached. Consulting the Calendar Press the move to another...

  • Page 50: To Do List (Menu 5.3)

    Organiser Press the Select soft key to view the memos. If you have created more than one memo on the same day, you can scroll to the event you want to view by pressing the Left or Right key. The following options are available when you press the Options soft key: Add: allows you to add a new memo.

  • Page 51: Alarm (Menu 5.5)

    Organiser Set time: allows you to enter the current time. You can choose the time format in the Set format menu option; see page 97. Note: Before setting the time, you must specify your time zone in the Set world time menu option. Set date: allows you to enter the day, month and year.

  • Page 52: Calculator (Menu 5.6)

    Organiser icon means that no alarm is currently set. The icon means that an alarm has already been set. 2. Press the Select soft key. 3. Press the Options soft key. 4. Scroll to an option by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key.

  • Page 53: Conversion (Menu 5.7)

    Organiser symbol: + (add), - (subtract), * (multiply), / (divide), % (remainder), ( or ). 3. Enter the second figure. 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3, if necessary. 5. Press the Equal soft key to view the result. The result appears in the Answer box. Note: The result is rounded to six decimal places.

  • Page 54: Timer (Menu 5.8)

    Organiser Timer (Menu 5.8) Using the Timer feature, you can set the phone to sound an alarm after a certain time. 1. Press the Set soft key. 2. Enter the length of time you want to count down in hours and minutes and press the Ok soft key. 3.

  • Page 55: Network Services

    Network Services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish. Call Diverting (Menu 6.1) Note: The call divert options may be different depending on your SIM card and those not supported by your network operator may not be shown.

  • Page 56: Call Barring (Menu 6.2)

    Network Services Deactivating Specific Call Diverting Options 1. Select the call diverting option to be deactivated. 2. Select the type of calls to which this option applies. 3. Press the Remove soft key. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement displays.

  • Page 57: Call Waiting (Menu 6.3)

    Network Services 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement displays. You can also deactivate all call barring settings by selecting the Cancel all option. Changing the Barring Password You can set and change the call barring password obtained from your service provider.

  • Page 58: Caller Id (Menu 6.5)

    Network Services 1. Press the Up or Down key until the appropriate option highlights and press the Select soft key. If you select Automatic, you are connected to the first available network when roaming. If you select Manual, the phone scans for the available networks.

  • Page 59: Fun Box

    Fun Box The Fun box menu contains several fun options: • WWW services • Media box • Games • IrDA WWW Services (Menu 7.1) Your phone comes equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) Browser, making it possible for you to access the Wireless Web. Each time you start the WAP Browser, the phone connects to the Wireless Web and the service indicator icon (...
  • Page 60 Fun Box Using the WAP Browser Menus There are various menu options available when surfing the Wireless Web. To 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.
  • Page 61 Fun Box Bookmark (Menu 7.1.2) This menu option allows you to store the URL addresses of up to 5 of your favourite Web sites. To store a URL address: 1. Select an empty location and press the Select soft key. 2.

  • Page 62: Media Box (Menu 7.2)

    Fun Box Login ID: enter the user ID required to connect to the GPRS network. Password: enter the password required to connect to the GPRS network. Home URL: You can change the address of your startup homepage. When the default homepage displays, you can delete it using the C key and enter your own choice.
  • Page 63 Fun Box While you are playing a game: Press the adjust the game volume keys. volume pause/resume the C key. game exit the game key or right soft key. At the end of the game, if your score is ranked fifth or higher, you may enter a name of up to 10 characters.

  • Page 64: Irda (Menu 7.4)

    Fun Box Bowling (Menu 7.3.3) The goal of the game is to knock down a triangular group of ten pins by rolling a ball. When you start a new game, you can select the required mode, character and ball by pressing the right soft key.
  • Page 65 Fun Box Sending Your Phonebook 1. Align the IrDA ports on both phones with each other. 2. Access the Send phonebook menu option in the IrDA menu and choose one of the following options and press the Select soft key: •...

  • Page 66: Using Als (Alternate Line Service)

    Using ALS (Alternate Line Service) The ALS feature enables two lines to be associated with one SIM card. Consequently, you can make and receive calls on either line. If you subscribe to this network service, a few additional menu options enable you to set up this feature.

  • Page 67: 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 No SIM card Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. Phone locked Enter password The Phone lock feature is enabled.

  • Page 68: 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 69: Call Barring Password

    Access Codes PIN2 The PIN2, supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access some functions, such as charging unit counters. These functions are only available if supported by your SIM card. If you key in an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, key in the PUK2 and press the Ok soft key to unlock the phone.

  • Page 70: Health And Safety Information

    Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio-Frequency Energy (SAR Information) This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured, so as not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.

  • Page 71: Road Safety

    • 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 72: Operating Environment

    Health and Safety Information attention away from your primary responsibility, driving safely. 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 73: 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 74: 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 75: Care And Maintenance

    Health and Safety Information Care and Maintenance • Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children’s. • Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits. •...

  • Page 76: Glossary

    Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features of your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. ALS (Alternate Line Service) Capability of associating two lines with one SIM card.
  • Page 77 Glossary PIN (Personal Identification Number) Security code that protects the phone/SIM 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 required. PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) Security code used to unlock the phone when an incorrect PIN has been entered three times in...

  • Page 78: Index

    Index holding • 31 international • 26 ABC mode • 38, 42 log • 26 Access codes • 131 making • 25 Accessories • 9 missed • 27, 73 Active line multi-party • 35 select • 111 received • 73 service, use •...
  • Page 79 Index searching • 47 sending SMS • 49 Names storing numbers/names entering • 38 searching/dialling • 47 PIN • 131 storing • 45 changing • 85 Network selection • 109 checking • 84 Network services • 104 PIN2 • 132 Numbers changing •...
  • Page 82 * The address in not for Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your phone.

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