Samsung SGH-D500 User Manual

*Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider.

		Printed in Korea
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http://www.samsungmobile.com		English. 10/2005. Rev. 1.2

GPRS TELEPHONE

SGH-D500

Contents
Important safety precautions ................................	7
Unpacking .............................................................	9
Your phone..........................................................	10
Phone layout...........................................................	10
Display...................................................................	12
Camera ..................................................................	15
Flash......................................................................	15
Home screen icon ...................................................	15
Plug-in speaker .......................................................	16
Getting started ....................................................	17
Installing the SIM card .............................................	17
Charging the battery ................................................	19
Switching on or off the phone....................................	21
Using the Keypad Lock feature ..................................	21
Call functions.......................................................	22
Making a call...........................................................	22
Adjusting the volume ...............................................	27
Answering a call ......................................................	27
Viewing missed calls ................................................	28
Quickly switching to Quiet mode ................................	29
Using the headset....................................................	30
Selecting functions and options...........................	31
Using the soft keys ..................................................	31
Selecting options .....................................................	32
Entering text .......................................................	33
Changing the text input mode ...................................	34
Using ABC mode......................................................	35
Using T9 mode ........................................................	36
Using Number mode.................................................	37
Using Symbolic mode ...............................................	37
Options during a call............................................	38
Putting a call on hold................................................	38
Using the speaker....................................................	39
Call waiting.............................................................	39
Using the Bluetooth headset......................................	40
Switching on or off the Voice Clarity feature ................	40
Switching off the microphone (Mute) ..........................	41
Muting or sending key tones......................................	41
Using Address book..................................................	42

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Sending a sequence of DTMF tones ............................			42
Using the message service........................................			42
Using SIM services...................................................			43
Making a multi-party call ..........................................			43
Using the menus..................................................			45
Accessing a menu function by scrolling .......................			45
Using shortcuts .......................................................			46
List of menu functions ..............................................			47
Call history		........................................................	52
All calls (Menu 1.1) ...................................................			52
Dialled calls (Menu 1.2) .............................................			53
Received calls		(Menu 1.3) ..........................................	53
Missed calls (Menu 1.4) .............................................			53
Delete all	(Menu 1.5) ..............................................		54
Call time (Menu 1.6) .................................................			54
Call costs	(Menu 1.7) ................................................		55
Address book.......................................................			56
Contact list (Menu 2.1) .............................................			56
Add new contact (Menu 2.2).......................................			58
Group (Menu 2.3) ....................................................			60
Speed dial	(Menu 2.4) ..............................................		62
My name card (Menu 2.5) ..........................................			63
Own number (Menu 2.6)............................................			64
Management (Menu 2.7)............................................			64
Service number (Menu 2.8)........................................			66
Settings ...............................................................			67
Time & Date (Menu 3.1) ............................................			67
Phone settings (Menu 3.2) .........................................			68
Display settings (Menu 3.3)........................................			69
Sound settings (Menu 3.4) .........................................			71
Network services (Menu 3.5) ......................................			74
Connectivity (Menu 3.6) ............................................			79
Security (Menu 3.7) ..................................................			82
Memory status (Menu 3.8).........................................			85
Reset settings		(Menu 3.9)..........................................	87
Camera ................................................................			88
Take a photo		(Menu 4.1) ...........................................	88
Record video (Menu 4.2)............................................			93
Photos (Menu 4.3) ....................................................			96
My photos	(Menu 4.4) ...............................................		98
Video clips	(Menu 4.5)...............................................		98
My video clips		(Menu 4.6) ..........................................	99

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		Contents
Messaging .........................................................		100
SMS (Menu 5.1) ...................................................		100
MMS (Menu 5.2) ...................................................		108
Email (Menu 5.3)....................................................		122
Answer phone (Menu 5.4) ........................................		136
Push messages (Menu 5.5) ......................................		136
Text template (Menu 5.6) ........................................		137
Broadcast messages (Menu 5.7) ...............................		137
Memory status (Menu 5.8) .......................................		138
Browser.............................................................		140
Home (Menu 6.1)....................................................		140
Bookmarks (Menu 6.2) ............................................		142
Go to URL (Menu 6.3)..............................................		143
Clear cache (Menu 6.4)............................................		143
Settings (Menu 6.5) ................................................		143
Current proxy (Menu 6.6) ........................................		145
Applications.......................................................		146
Java world (Menu 7.1).............................................		146
MP3 player (Menu 7.2) ............................................		152
Voice recorder (Menu 7.3)........................................		155
World time (Menu 7.4) ............................................		157
Alarm (Menu 7.5) ...................................................		158
Calculator	(Menu 7.6)..............................................	159
Convertor (Menu 7.7)...............................................		160
Timer (Menu 7.8)....................................................		160
Stopwatch (Menu 7.9) .............................................		161
SIM AT (Menu 7.10) ................................................		162
Media album .................................................		163
Images.................................................................		163
Videos..................................................................		165
Music ...................................................................		167
Sounds.................................................................		169
Memory status ......................................................		172
Calendar ............................................................		173
Month view (Menu 9.1)............................................		173
Week view (Menu 9.2) ............................................		178
Day view	(Menu 9.3)...............................................	178
Schedule	(Menu 9.4)...............................................	179
Anniversary (Menu 9.5) ...........................................		181
Miscellaneous (Menu 9.6) ........................................		182
To do (Menu 9.7)....................................................		183

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Missed alarm events (Menu 9.8) ...............................	184
Memo (Menu 9.9) ...................................................	185
Memory status (Menu 9.10) .....................................	186
Solving problems...............................................	187
Access codes .....................................................	190
Phone password ....................................................	190
PIN......................................................................	191
PUK .....................................................................	191
PIN2 ....................................................................	192
PUK2 ...................................................................	192
Barring password...................................................	192
Health and safety information ...........................	193
SAR certification information ...................................	193
Precautions when using batteries .............................	194
Road safety ..........................................................	195
Operating environment...........................................	196
Electronic devices ..................................................	196
Potentially explosive environments...........................	198
Emergency calls ....................................................	198
Other important safety information ..........................	199
Care and maintenance............................................	200
Glossary ............................................................	202
Index.................................................................	207
Qnuick reference card........................................	213

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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.

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

Switch off your phone near medical equipment. Hospitals or 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

Meet 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 (in a hospital for example).

Water resistance

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

Sensible use

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

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Important safety precautions

Emergency call

Key in the emergency number for your present location, then press the key. Give all necessary information as accurately as possible. Do not end the call until given permission to do so.

Keeping small children away from your phone

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

Accessories and batteries

Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous.

Use only Smsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers.

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

For more detailed safety information, see “Health and safety information” on page 193.

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF A BATTERY IS REPLACED

BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE

INSTRUCTIONS.

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Unpacking

Your package contains the following items:

Handset				Travel Adapter

Battery

User’s Manual

Plug-in speaker

You can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer:

• Standard battery	• Hand strap
• Car charger	• Car cradle
• B/T Handsfree car kit	• PC data link kit
• USB dongle	• Bluetooth headset kit

Note: The items supplied with your phone and available accessories may be different, depending on your country or service provider.

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Your phone

Phone layout

The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone:

		Earpiece
		Display
		Navigation (Up/
		Down/Left/Right)
		keys
		WAP access/confirm
		key
	Volume keys	Soft key (right)
	Soft key (left)	Power on/off/
	Dial key
		menu exit key
		Cancel/correct key
		Alphanumeric
	IrDA port	keys
	Special function
	keys	Microphone
	Camera	Flash

Headset jack

Camera key

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Key(s)

(soft keys)

Your phone

Description

Performs the functions indicated by the screen text above them, on the bottom line of the display.

In Idle mode, the Up and Down keys allow you to navigate through home screen icons. Using the Right key, you can activate a option window of the highlighted home screen icon. To leave the option window, press the Left key. For further details about home screen icons, see page 15.

In Menu mode, scrolls through the menu options and Phonebook.

When entering text, moves the cursor, depending on which side you push.

In Idle mode, allows you to activate a option window of the highlighted home screen icon.

In Menu mode, selects the highlighted menu options.

Deletes characters from the display.

In Menu mode, returns you to the previous menu level.

Makes or answers a call.

In Idle mode, retrieves the last number dialled, missed, or received.

Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when held down.

In Menu mode, cancels your input and returns the phone to Idle mode.

In Idle mode, accesses your voice mail when held down.

Enters numbers, letters, and some special characters.

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Key(s) Description (continued)

Enters special characters.

Performs various functions.

(on the left side of the phone)

Adjusts the ringer volume when the phone is ringing and the earpiece volume during a call.

In Idle mode, with the phone open, adjusts the keypad tone volume. With the phone closed, turns on the backlight when held down.

In Menu mode, scrolls through menu options and Phonebook.

(on the right side of the phone)

In Idle mode, accesses the Camera menu. Turns on the camera when held down.

In Capture mode, takes a photo.

Display

Display layout

The display has 3 areas:

Icons

Text and graphics area

			Soft key function
Menu	Contacts		indicators

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Area	Description
First line	Displays various icons. See page 13.
Middle	Displays messages, instructions, and
	any information that you enter, such
	as the number you are dialling.
Last line	Shows the current functions assigned
	to the two soft keys.

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 out of your service area. When it displays, you cannot make or receive a call.

Appears when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time. For further details, see page 158.

Appears when a new text message has been received.

Appears when a new voice mail message has been received.

Appears when a new multimedia message has been received or sent.

When is blinking red and blue, multimedia message is being retrieved from the MMS server or being sent.

Appears when a new e-mail has been received or sent.

When @ is blinking red and blue, an e-mail is being retrieved from the e-mail server or being sent.

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Icon Description (continued)

Flashes in rotation when one of the message Inboxes is full.

Appears when the Call Diverting feature is active. For further details, see page 74.

Appears when the IrDA port is active. For details, see page 82.

Appears when the Bluetooth feature is active. For further details, see page 79.

Appears when you synchronise personal information stored in your phone with corresponding PC applications by using the PC suite software.

Appears when you are connected to the GPRS network.

Appears when you are in the Home Zone if you have registered for the service.

Appears when you are in the City Zone if you have registered for the service.

Appears when you set the phone to vibrate for an incoming call. For further details, page 71.

Appears when Quiet mode is active. For further details, see page 29.

Shows the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power you have remaining.

Backlight

The backlight illuminates the display and the keypad. When you press any key or open the phone, the backlight comes on. It goes off when no keys are pressed within a given period of time, depending on the

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setting in the Backlight menu (Menu 3.3.5). See page 70 for further details.

Camera

The camera module on the back of your phone allows you to take a photo and record a video while on the move.

For further details about the Camera feature, see page 88.

Flash

You can use the built-in flash on the back of your phone, to the right of the camera, to take photos when it is dark.

Home screen icon

The home screen icons appear at the left side of screen in Idle mode. The home screen icons consist of the call history, message, WAP, and schedule icon.

You can navigate through the home screen icons by pressing the Up and Down key. You can activate a option window of the highlighted icon by pressing the Right key or the key. To leave the option window, press the Left key, the C key or the key. To access each menu option, press the key.

In the call history option window, you can enter the Call history menu (Menu 1) or check call(s).

In the message option window, you can write a text message or check unread message(s).

In the WAP option window, you can access WAP services. In the schedule option window, you can make a new schedule or check event(s).

If there are missed call(s), unread message(s) or remaining today’s event(s), the number is display next to the icon.

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Your phone

Plug-in speaker

With the Plug-in speaker, you can hear louder sounds. To use it, take off the cover and then connect the Plug-in speaker to the headset jack at the right side of the phone.

After using the Plug-in speaker, put the cover on it.

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Getting started

Installing the SIM card

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available, and so on.

Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card.

Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small children.

1.If necessary, switch off the phone by holding down the key until the power-off image displays.

2.Remove the battery. To do so:

Press the catch above the battery and hold it in that position.

Lift the battery away, as shown.

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3.Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket, as shown, so that the card locks into position.

Make sure the gold coloured contacts on the card face into the phone.

Note: When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it upwards, as shown, and take it out of the socket.

4.Place the battery so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone.

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5.Press the battery until it clicks into place. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching the power on.

Charging the battery

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter comes with your phone for charging the battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details.

The travel adapter allows you to use the phone while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly.

Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 90 minutes.

1.With the battery in position on the phone, plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack at the bottom of the phone.

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2.Plug the charger into a standard AC wall outlet.

3.When charging is finished, unplug the charger from the power outlet and disconnect it from the phone by pressing the buttons on both sides of the connector and pulling out the connector.

Note: You must unplug the charger before removing the battery from the phone during charging; otherwise, the phone could be damaged.

Low battery indicator

When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and the “Battery low” message repeats at regular intervals on the display. In this case, your phone turns off the backlight to conserve the remaining battery power.

If the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off.

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Switching on or off the phone

1.Open the phone.

2.Press and hold the key until the phone switches on.

3.If the phone asks you to enter a password, enter the password and press the OK soft key. The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. For further details, see page 190.

4.If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the OK soft key. For further details, see page 191.

The phone searches for your network and, after finding it, the idle screen appears on the display. Now, you can dial or receive calls.

Note: To change languages, use the Language menu (Menu 3.2.1). For further details, see page 68.

5.When you wish to switch off the phone, press and hold the key until the power-off image displays.

Note: When your phone is closed, you first need to open the phone to activate the display and the keypad.

Using the Keypad Lock feature

You can open the phone to use the number keypad and close the phone so that it takes up less space.

When you close the phone, the display turns off and the phone automatically locks the exposed function keys so that even if they are pressed accidentally, nothing will happen.

To unlock the keypad, press and hold the Unlock soft key or the left soft key and then press the OK soft key. The keypad is activated and you can use the phone’s functions.

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Call functions

Making a call

When the idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, then press the key.

Note: When you activate the Auto redial option in the

Extra settings menu (Menu 3.2.3), the phone will automatically redial up to 10 times if the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone. See page 68 for further details.

Making an international call

1.Press and hold the 0 key. The + character appears.

2.Enter the country code, area code, and phone number and press the key.

Correcting the number

To clear	Press the
the last digit displayed	C key.
any other digit in the	Left or Right key until the cursor
number	is immediately to the right of the
	digit to be cleared and press the
	C key. You can also insert a
	missing digit.
the whole display	C key and hold it for more than
	one second.

Ending a call

When you want to end your call, briefly press the key or close the phone.

Note: You can set how the phone reacts when you close the phone in the Slide settings menu (Menu 3.2.2). For further details, see page 68. While you are using a headset, the call is not ended by closing the phone even though the Down option of the

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Call functions

Redialling the last number

The phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialled, received, or missed, if the call recipient or caller can be identified. See “Call history” on page 52 for further details.

To recall any of these numbers:

1.If you have entered characters on the display, press the key to return to Idle mode.

2.Press the key to display a list of the most recent numbers used, in the order you dialled, missed, or received them.

3.Press the Up or Down key to scroll through the numbers until the number you want highlights.

4.Press the key to dial the displayed number.

Making a call from Phonebook

You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone’s memory. These entries are collectively called Phonebook. You then do not need to remember all of your numbers; simply select the required name to recall the associated number.

Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial it by pressing a few keys. You can also assign your most frequently-used numbers to number keys using the Speed Dial feature.

For further details about the Address book feature, see page 56.

Storing a number in Idle mode

As soon as you start to enter a number, Save appears above the left soft key to allow you to store the number in Phonebook.

Note: You can select a default memory location in which you want to save your numbers. For further details, see page 58

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To store a number in the phone’s memory:

1.Enter the number you want to store.

Note: If you make a mistake while entering a number, correct it using the C key. For further details, see page 22.

2.When you are sure that it is correct, press the Save soft key.

3.Select Phone and press the Select soft key.

4.Select an icon to identify the category in which the number is to be stored. 5 categories are available:

• Mobile

• Home

• Office

• Fax

• Other

To select the category, press the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key.

5.Press the Down key to move and change the setting or enter more information, if necessary.

•Last name/First name: Enter the entry name. For further details about how to enter characters, see page 33.

•Mobile/Home/Office/Fax/Other: Add a number for any category.

•Email: Enter an e-mail address.

•Graphic ID: Assign an image as a caller ID image to be displayed when you receive a call from the selected number.

•Alert: Select a unique ringer melody for the entry. By selecting a different tone for each entry, incoming voice calls having a caller ID can be distinguished from each other.

•Group: Select one of the default relation groups, where the entry is included. Grouping the entries enables you to search for a number within the group. See page 61.

•Notes: Add a memo about the person.

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6.When you have finished entering the Phonebook information for the entry, press the key.

Alternatively, press the Options soft key and select

Save.

After storing, the phone displays information about the entry you just saved.

7. To		Press the
	use the entry	Options soft key. For further
	options	details, see page 57.
	dial a number	Down key to scroll to a number
		and press the	key.
	return to the idle	Back soft key or the		key.
	screen

To store a number on the SIM card:

1.Enter the number you want to store.

2.When you are sure that it is correct, press the Save soft key.

3.Select SIM and press the Select soft key.

Note: When you change phones, any numbers stored in your SIM card memory are automatically available with the new phone, whereas any numbers stored in the phone’s memory will need to be reentered.

4.Enter a name and press the Down key.

5.If necessary, change the phone number and press the Down key.

6.If you do not want to save the number and name in the suggested location, press the C key to clear the location number and enter another location by pressing the number keys.

7.When you have finished entering the Phonebook information for the entry, press the Save soft key.

After storing, the phone displays information about the entry you just saved.

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8. To		Press the
	use the entry options	Options soft key. For
		further details, see page 57.
	dial a number	key.
	return to the idle	Back soft key or the
	screen	key.

Dialling a number from the SIM card

Once you have stored phone numbers on the SIM card, you can dial them easily and quickly by using the location numbers that were assigned to them in Phonebook.

Note: If you cannot remember a location number or if you want to dial a number in the phone’s memory, you must go into the Contact list menu (Menu 2.1) to search for the entry by name. For details, see

page 56.

1.In Idle mode, enter the location number for the phone number you want to dial and press the key. The entry appears.

2.You can press the Left or Right key to find other numbers.

3.Press the Dial soft key, the key, or the key when you have found the number you want.

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Adjusting the volume

During a call, if you want to adjust the earpiece volume, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone.

Press the key to increase the volume level and the key to decrease the level.

In Idle mode, you can also adjust the keypad tone volume using these keys.

Answering a call

When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image.

The caller’s phone number or name, if stored in Phonebook, displays.

1.Press the key or the Accept soft key or open the phone to answer the incoming call.

When the Anykey answer option in the Extra settings menu (Menu 3.2.3) is active, you can

press any key to answer a call except for the key and the Reject soft key. See page 68.

Notes:

•To reject the call, press the Reject soft key or key.

•You can mute the ringer by pressing and holding the Volume keys.

2.End the call by closing the phone or pressing the key.

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Notes:

•You can set how the phone reacts when you open or close

the phone in the Slide settings menu (Menu 3.2.2). For further details, see page 68. While you are using a headset, the call is not ended by closing the phone even though the Down option of the menu is set to Stop operation.

•You can answer a call while using menu features or Phonebook. After ending the call, the display returns to the function screen you were using.

Viewing missed calls

When you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who called you so that you can call the person back.

The number of calls you have missed displays on the idle screen immediately after a call is missed.

To view a missed call immediately:

1.If the phone is closed, open the phone.

2.The number for the last missed call displays, if available.

3. To		Press the
	scroll through the missed	Up or Down key.
	calls
	access the options	Options soft key.
		See below.

call the number displayed key.

When you press the Options soft key, you can access the following options:

Details: shows information about the call, such as the number or name, if available, and the time and date it was received.

Call back: dials the number.

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Paste: allows you to save the number in your Phonebook. For further details about storing a number, see page 58.

Send message: allows you to send an SMS (Short Message Service) or MMS (Multimedia Message Service) message to the number. For further details about sending a message, see page 100 or page 108, respectively.

Delete: deletes the current call. Delete all: deletes all calls.

Quickly switching to Quiet mode

Quiet mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from ringing, in a theatre for example.

In Idle mode, press and hold the key until the “Quiet mode activated” message and the Quiet mode icon ( ) display.

In Quiet mode, instead of sounds, your phone will vibrate, or do nothing, depending on the function and the situation.

To exit and reactivate the previous sound settings, press and hold the key again until “Quiet mode deactivated” appears. The Quiet mode icon ( ) no longer displays.

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