Samsung SGHC500L Users Manual

SGH-C500L

User’s Guide

• Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly.

• Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide.

Printed in Korea

World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com

Code No.: GH68-xxxxxA

English (LTN). 03/2007. Rev.1.0

Installing the SIM card and battery

1. Remove the battery cover and insert the SIM card.

Battery cover

2. Install the battery and reattach the cover.

Battery

Charging the battery

1. Plug the supplied travel adapter.

To AC wall outlet

2. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter.

Note

: Do not remove the battery from the phone without unplugging the

adapter first. Otherwise, the phone may be damaged.

Phone layout and key functions

Web access/

Confirm key

In Idle mode, accesses

the web browser.

Selects the highlighted

option or confirms

input in a menu mode.

Makes and answers a

In Idle mode, adjust the

keypad tone volume.

Send an SOS message

times.

Voicemail server key

Alphanumeric keys

Dial key

call. In Idle mode, retrieves the most

recent calls.

Volume keys

when pressed four

X SOS mode

X Voicemail server

4-way navigation keys

In Menu mode, scroll through menu options. In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly.

Soft keys

Perform functions indicated by the text above the key.

Power/End key

Turns the phone on or off when pressed and held. Also ends a call.

Cancel/Clear key

Deletes characters from the display. Returns the display to the previous menu level.

Silent mode key

Silent mode

Voicemail server

SOS mode

Press and hold in Idle mode to disable all sounds on the phone. To exit, press and hold this key again.

Press and hold 1 in Idle mode to access your voicemail server.

With the phone closed, press the Volume keys four times in Idle mode to send an SOS message to preset phone numbers. Once the SOS message is sent, the phone will change to SOS mode and will receive calls only from the SOS message recipients until the SOS mode is cancelled. Upon receiving a call from the SOS message recipients, the phone will automatically answer the call, after one vibration, relaying the emergency situation to the caller.

Display

Your phone is in Idle mode when you are not on a call or using a menu. You must be in Idle mode to dial a phone number.

Icons

Text and graphics

Menu Ph.Book

Soft key function indicators

Using the menus

Your phone displays the following status indicators on the top of the screen:

Icon Description

Received signal strength

Call in progress

Out of your service area; you cannot make or receive calls except for emergency calls

GPRS network

Roaming network

Call ringer set to vibrate

Silent mode

Mute mode, during a call

Whisper mode, during a call

Call diverting feature active

SOS message feature active

New text message

New multimedia message

New voicemail message

Alarm set

Battery power level

Switching on or off the phone

1. Press and hold for more than one second to switch on the phone.

2. To switch off the phone, press and hold for more than two seconds.

Changing the display language

1. In Idle mode, press the

2. Select

Phone settings →

3. Select a language.

soft key.

Language

Making a call

1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number, and press .

2. When you want to end the call, press .

Answering a call

1. When the phone rings, press the

To reject the call, press the

2. To end the call, press .

Reject

soft key or to answer a call.

soft key or .

Menu map

Adjusting the volume

1. In Idle mode, press the

2. Select

3. Press

Sound settings → Ring volume

Down

4. Press the OK soft key.

While a call is in progress, press the Volume keys to adjust the earpiece volume.

soft key.

to adjust the volume level.

Changing a ringtone for calls

1. In Idle mode, press the

2. Select

Sound settings →

3. Select a ringtone.

soft key.

Ring tone

Redialling recent numbers

1. In Idle mode, press .

2. Press Up or

Down

to scroll to the number you want.

3. Press to dial the number.

Entering text

In Idle mode, press the

Labels at the bottom corners of the display show the current soft key functions. Press the left soft key ( ) or right soft key ( ) to perform the function indicated.

To return to the

previous menu

level, press the

soft key or

Use the 4-way navigation keys ( ) as shortcuts to access your favourite menus.

1. In Idle mode, press the

2. Select

3. Select a key.

4. Select a menu to be assigned to the key.

Phone settings

soft key to enter the main menu.

To exit the menu without changing the menu settings, press this key.

soft key.

→ Shortcuts

To select or modify a menu or feature:

1. In Idle mode, press the

soft key.

2. Press the Navigation keys to reach a desired menu and then press the

Select

soft key or .

3. If the menu contains any submenus, locate the one you want by pressing the Navigation keys. Press the

Select

soft key or to enter

the submenu.

If the selected menu contains additional submenus, repeat this step.

4. Press the Navigation keys to find the setting of your choice.

5. Press the

Select

soft key or to confirm your chosen setting.

Shortcut numbers

You can quickly access the menu you want by using shortcut numbers. The shortcut number displays in front of the menu name in Menu mode.

1. SIM AT*

2. Call records

2.1 Missed calls

2.2 Received calls

2.3 Dialled calls

2.4 Delete all

2.5 Call time

2.6 Call cost*

3. Network services

3.1 Call diverting

3.2 Call barring

3.3 Call waiting

3.4 Network selection

3.5 Caller ID

3.6 Closed user group

3.7 Band selection

4. Sound settings

4.1 Ring tone

4.2 Ring volume

4.3 Alert type

4.4 Keypad tone Message tone

4.5

4.6 Alert on call

4.7 Power on/off

4.8 Extra tones

5. Messages

5.1 Text messages

5.2 Multimedia messages

5.3 Push messages

5.4 Configuration messages

5.5 SOS messages

6. Funbox

6.1 WAP browser

6.2 Games

6.3 Sounds

6.4 Images

6.5 Delete all

6.6 Memory status

7. Organiser

7.1 Alarm

7.2 Calendar

7.3 Time & Date

7.4 Calculator

7.5 To do list

7.6 Voice memo

8. Camera

8.1 Take photos

8.2 My photos

8.3 Memory status

9. Phone settings

9.1 Display settings

9.2 Greeting message

9.3 Own number

9.4 Language

9.5 Security

9.6 Extra settings

9.7 Shortcuts

9.8 Volume key

9.9 Connection settings

9.0 Reset settings

Ph.Book soft key

Press the in Idle mode. 1 Search 2 New entry 3 Group search 4 Edit group 5 Speed dial 6 Delete all 7 Memory status 8 SDN*

* Shows only if supported by

your SIM c ard.

Changing the text input mode

In a text input field, press the right soft key until the input mode indicator you want appears:

•: T9 mode

•: ABC mode

• : Number mode

• None: Symbol mode

T9 mode

1. Press 2 to 9 to start entering a word. Press each key once for one letter.

Example: To enter “Hello” in T9 mode, press 4, 3, 5, 5, and 6.

T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it may change with each key that you press.

2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters.

3. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4. Otherwise, press 0 to display alternative word choices for the keys that you have pressed.

For example, Of and Me use 6 and 3.

4. Press to insert a space and enter the next word.

ABC mode

Press the keys labelled with the character you want:

- once for the first character

- twice for the second character

- and so on.

For example, press 2 three times to enter “C” and 5 two times to enter “K.”

Number mode

Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want.

Symbol mode

Press the number keys corresponding to the symbol you want and press the OK soft key. You can press Up or

Down

to display more symbols.

Tips for entering text

• To move the cursor, press the Navigation keys.

• To delete characters one by one, press C. To delete all of the letters, press and hold C.

• To insert a space between characters, press .

• To change case in T9 mode or ABC mode, press .

• To enter punctuation marks in T9 mode or ABC mode, press 1.

Sending an SMS message

1. In Idle mode, press the

2. Select

Messages →

3. Enter the message text.

4. Press the

•

Options

Add objects

: add sounds, images, or animated images.

Add templates

Add emoticon

Add phonebook

Add bookmark

soft key.

Text messages →

Write new

soft key and add items using the following options:

: add text templates.

: add emoticons.

: add Phonebook contacts.

: add bookmark items.

5. Press the

only

6. If you select

Options

and select

Save and send

Send only, Save and send

Save only

, select a memory location.

, or

7. Enter a destination number.

8. Press the

Options

soft key and select

Send message

Taking a photo

1. In Idle mode, press the

2. Select

Camera →

3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments.

4. Press to take a photo.

5. Press the

Save

soft key to save the photo, or press the

key to delete the photo.

6. After saving the photo, press the

Note

: After taking a photo, you may be unable to save the photo, depending

on your phone's memory capacity. Delete old photos to free up memory.

Take photos

soft key.

soft key to take another photo.

Cancel

Save

soft

Quick feature reference

This section provides brief explanations of features on your phone.

Feature Description Select

Find a contact Search for contacts in Phonebook. Ph.Book > Search Add a new

contact Search group Search for Phonebook contacts in

Change properties of a caller group

Speed dial Assign speed dial numbers for your

Delete Phonebook contacts

Phonebook memory status

SDN (Service Dialling Numbers)

Use the SIM service

Add a new contact to Phonebook. Ph.Book > New entry

caller groups. Select a ringtone and image for

incoming calls and messages from members of a group. Also change the group name.

most frequently dialled numbers. Delete all Phonebook contacts

stored in the phone’s memory, on the SIM card, or both.

View the total number of Phonebook contacts in the phone’s memory or on the SIM card.

Access the list of service numbers assigned by your service provider. (Shows only if supported by your SIM card.)

Use a variety of additional services offered by your service provider.

Ph.Book > Group search

Ph.Book > Edit group

Ph.Book > Speed dial

Ph.Book > Delete all

Ph.Book > Memory status

Ph.Book > SDN

Menu > SIM AT

Feature Description Select

View recent calls

Delete recent calls

Call time display

Call cost display

Network services

Select ringtone and volume

Alert type Select an alert type for the call

Select key tone

Select message tone

View the most recent calls you have dialled, received, or missed.

Delete the call logs in each call type, or all logs at once.

View the duration of recent calls you have dialled and received. Also reset the time counter.

View the cost of your calls. Menu > Call records

Access network services offered by your service provider.

Select a ringtone for incoming calls, or adjust the volume level.

ringer. Select a tone which the phone

sounds when you press a key. Select the alert ringtone for

incoming SMS, MMS, and broadcast messages, or set how often you are informed of a new message.

Menu > Call records > Missed calls, Received calls, Dialled calls

Menu > Call records > Delete all

Menu > Call records > Call time

> Call cost Menu

> Network services Menu > Sound settings

> Ring tone or Ring volume

Menu > Sound settings > Alert type

Menu > Sound settings > Keypad tone

Menu > Sound settings > Message tone

Feature Description Select

Display settings

Greeting message

Check your own phone numbers

Display language

Security Protect the phone against

Extra settings Set the automatic redialling feature

Menu shortcuts

Volu me k ey Set whether the phone mutes the

Connection settings

Reset the phone

Change settings for the display and backlight.

Enter the greeting message to be displayed when the phone is switched on.

Check your phone numbers or assign a name to them.

Select a language to be used for the display text.

unauthorised use.

or the answering method. Set the Navigation keys as

shortcuts to access your favourite menus directly.

call ringer or rejects a call if you press and hold the Volume keys when a call comes in.

Create and customize the profiles containing the settings for connecting your phone to the network.

Reset the phone to the factory default settings.

Menu > Phone settings > Display settings

Menu > Phone settings > Greeting message

Menu > Phone settings > Own number

Menu > Phone settings > Language

Menu > Phone settings > Security

Menu > Phone settings > Extra settings

Menu > Phone settings > Shortcuts

Menu > Phone settings > Volume key

Menu > Phone settings > Connection settings

Menu > Phone settings > Reset settings

Feature Description Select

Alert on call Set the phone to alert you when

Power on/ off tone

Extra tones Set additional tones for the phone. Menu > Sound settings

Read SMS or MMS messages

Send SMS or MMS messages

Message templates

Messaging options

you receive a new message or when the time for an alarm comes during a call.

Select the melody that the phone sounds when it is switched on or off.

Read received, sent, or saved messages.

Create and send messages to other mobile phones.

Preset templates of frequently used messages or emoticons.

Set options for using messaging services.

Menu > Sound settings > Alert on call

Menu > Sound settings > Power on/off

> Extra tones Menu > Messages

> Text messages or Multimedia messages > Inbox, Outbox, or Draft

Menu > Messages > Text messages or Multimedia messages > Write new

Menu > Messages > Text messages or Multimedia messages > Templates or Emoticon templates

Menu > Messages > Text messages or Multimedia messages > Settings or Setup

Important safety precautions

Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal.

Drive safely 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.

Switching off in an aircraft

Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.

Switching off near all medical equipment

Hospitals and health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. Follow any regulations or rules in force.

Interference

All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their performance.

Special regulations

Follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it.

Water resistance

Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.

Feature Description Select

Delete messages

Message memory status

Voic ema il Access your voicemail server and

Broadcast message

MMS profile Select or configure a connection

Push messages

Configuration messages

SOS messages

Sensible use

Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on.

Emergency calls

Key in the emergency number for your present location, then press end the call until given permission to do so.

Small children and your phone

Keep the phone and all its parts including accessories out of reach of small children.

Accessories and batteries

Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous.

CAUTION

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

Delete messages in each message box, or all messages at once.

Check memory information for messages.

listen to messages on the network.

Change settings for the service and access broadcast messages.

profile to be used for MMS.

Change the settings for the service, and access or delete push messages.

Access or delete messages containing network parameters from your service provider.

Activate the SOS message feature. Enter recipients and select the repeat mode.

Risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose used batteries according to the instructions.

At very high volume, prolonged listening to a headset can damage your hearing.

Menu > Messages > Text messages or Multimedia messages > Delete all

Menu > Messages > Text messages or Multimedia messages > Memory status

Menu > Messages > Text messages > Voice mail

Menu > Messages > Text messages > Broadcast

Menu > Messages > Multimedia messages > MMS profile

Menu > Messages > Push messages

Menu > Messages > Configuration messages

Menu > Messages > SOS messages

. Do not

Feature Description Select

Web browser Launch and configure the web

Access media files

Delete all media files

Funbox memory status

Alarm Set an alarm to sound at a specific

Calendar Keep track of daily or monthly

Time and date

Calculator Perform basic arithmetic functions. Menu > Organiser

Task list Create a list of tasks and assign a

Voice memo Record voice memos and listen

Camera Take photos in various modes, and

browser. Access games, sounds, images in

your phone’s memory.

Delete games, sounds, images in each media box, or all media files at once.

Check the amount of memory in use for games, sounds and images.

time.

schedules. Set the current time and date

manually.

deadline to each task.

them.

access saved photos in jpeg format. You can also check memory information for the photos.

Menu > Funbox > WAP browser

Menu > Funbox > Games, Sounds, Images

Menu > Funbox > Delete all

Menu > Funbox > Memory status

Menu > Organiser > Alarm

Menu > Organiser > Calendar

Menu > Organiser > Time & Date

> Calculator Menu > Organiser

> To do list Menu > Organiser

> Voice memo Menu > Camera

SAR information

Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on the safety standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and through evaluation of scientific studies.

The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.

The exposure standard for wireless phones employs a unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6

. The highest SAR values for this model phone were Head:1.35 W/kg,

W/kg Body-worn: 0.431 W/kg.

In the U.S. and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/ kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements.

Health and safety information

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals

Health and safety information

The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.

The exposure standard for wireless phones employs a unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit recommended by the FCC is 1.6W/kg.

SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest

1. In the U.S. and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements.

certified power level in all tested frequency bands.

Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is

because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output of the phone.

Before a new model phone is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and

locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC for each model. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement.

The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID printed in the label on the phone.

For body operation

For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved accessory designated for this product or when used with and accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum from the body.

The minimum distance for this model phone is written in the FCC certification information from the body. None compliance with the above conditions may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.

For more Information concerning exposure to radio frequency signals, see the following websites:

Health and safety information

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) http://www.fcc.gov

Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA): http://www.wow-com.com

U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA) http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer

World Health Organization (WHO) http://www.who.int/peh-emf/en

Precautions when using batteries

• Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way.

• Use the battery only for its intended purpose.

• If you use the phone near the network’s base station, it uses less power; talk and standby time are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and the parameters set by the network operator.

• Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge, the type of battery and the charger used. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will gradually wear out. When the operation time (talk time and standby time) is noticeably

shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new battery.

• If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time.

• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.

• Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or warming first.

• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or

winter conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery at room temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work, even when the battery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly affected by temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F).

• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin, clip or pen) causes a direct connection between the + and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery), for example when you carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the object causing the short-circuiting.

Health and safety information

• Dispose used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose batteries in a fire.

Road safety

Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.

When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the following tips:

• Get to know your wireless phone and its features, such as speed dial and redial. If available, these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road.

• When available, use a hands-free device. If possible, add an extra layer of convenience and safety to your wireless phone with one of the many hands-free accessories available today.

• Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless phone without removing your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you.

• Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice, and even heavy traffic can be hazardous.

• Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. Jotting down a To Do list or flipping through your Address Book takes your attention away from your primary responsibility, driving safely.

• 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.

• Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Make the people with whom you are talking aware that you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road.

• Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial the emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies. Remember, it is a free call on your wireless phone!

• Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. If you see a car accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call the emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.

Health and safety information

• If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured, or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or any other special nonemergency wireless number.

Operating environment

Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.

When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.

As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position (held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder).

Electronic devices

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives.

Pacemakers

Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

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 minimize potential interference.

If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your phone immediately.

Hearing aids

Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.

Other medical devices

If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Switch off your phone in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

Health and safety information

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