Samsung SGHD500 Users 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
World Wide Web	Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA
http://www.samsungmobile.com	English. 09/2004. Rev 1.0

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FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION

In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of this phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards.

Use only the supplied antenna or one that is approved. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could impair call quality, damage the phone, or result in a violation of FCC regulations.

Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.

Body-worn Operation

This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the phone kept 1.5 cm. from the body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, use only belt-clips, holsters

or similar accessories that maintain at least a 0.59 inch (1.5 cm.) separation distance, between the user's body and the back of the phone, including

the antenna. The use of belt-clips, holsters and similar accessories should not contain metallic components in its assembly. The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, and should be avoided.

Vehicle Mounted External Antenna (optional, if available.)

A minimum separation distance of 7.9 inches (20cm) must be maintained between a person and the vehicle mounted external antenna to satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements.

For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC web site at http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/

Contents
Important safety precautions...........................	7
Unpacking ........................................................	9
Your phone.....................................................	10
Phone layout...........................................................	10
Display...................................................................	13
Camera ..................................................................	16
Flash......................................................................	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 ..................................	22
Call functions .................................................	23
Making a call...........................................................	23
Adjusting the volume ...............................................	29
Answering a call ......................................................	30
Viewing missed calls ................................................	31
Quickly switching to Quiet mode ................................	32
Using the headset....................................................	33
Selecting functions and options......................	34
Using the soft keys ..................................................	34
Selecting options .....................................................	35
Entering text ..................................................	36
Changing the text input mode ...................................	37
Using ABC mode......................................................	38
Using T9 mode ........................................................	39
Using Number mode.................................................	41
Using Symbolic mode ...............................................	41
Options during a call ......................................	42
Putting a call on hold................................................	42
Using the speaker....................................................	43
Call waiting.............................................................	43
Using the Bluetooth headset......................................	44
Switching on or off the Voice Clarity feature ................	45
Switching off the microphone (Mute) ..........................	45

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Muting or sending key tones......................................		46
Using Phonebook .....................................................		46
Sending a sequence of DTMF tones ............................		47
Using the message service........................................		47
Using SIM services...................................................		48
Making a multi-party call ..........................................		48
Using the menus ............................................		50
Accessing a menu function by scrolling .......................		50
Using shortcuts .......................................................		51
List of menu functions ..............................................		52
Call records ....................................................		58
All calls (Menu 1.1) ...................................................		58
Dialled calls (Menu 1.2) .............................................		59
Received calls (Menu 1.3) ..........................................		60
Missed calls (Menu 1.4) .............................................		60
Delete all	(Menu 1.5) ................................................	60
Call time	(Menu 1.6) .................................................	61
Call costs	(Menu 1.7) ................................................	62
Phonebook .....................................................		63
Contact list (Menu 2.1) .............................................		63
Add new contact (Menu 2.2).......................................		65
Group (Menu 2.3) ....................................................		68
Speed dial (Menu 2.4) ..............................................		71
My name card (Menu 2.5) ..........................................		72
Own number (Menu 2.6)............................................		73
Management (Menu 2.7)............................................		73
Service number (Menu 2.8)........................................		75
Applications ...................................................		76
Java world (Menu 3.1)...............................................		76
MP3 player (Menu 3.2) ..............................................		84
Voice recorder (Menu 3.3)..........................................		88
World time (Menu 3.4) ..............................................		91
Alarm (Menu 3.5) .....................................................		92
Calculator	(Menu 3.6)................................................	94
Converter (Menu 3.7).................................................		95
Timer (Menu 3.8)......................................................		96
Stopwatch (Menu 3.9) ...............................................		97
SIM AT (Menu 3.10) ..................................................		97

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		Contents
Browser..........................................................		98
Home (Menu 4.1)......................................................		98
Bookmarks (Menu 4.2) ............................................		101
Go to URL (Menu 4.3)..............................................		102
Clear cache (Menu 4.4)............................................		102
Settings (Menu 4.5) ................................................		102
Current proxy (Menu 4.6) ........................................		105
Messages......................................................		106
Short message (Menu 5.1) .......................................		106
Multimedia messages (Menu 5.2) ..............................		116
Email (Menu 5.3)....................................................		133
Push messages (Menu 5.4) ......................................		150
Voice mail (Menu 5.5) .............................................		151
Text template (Menu 5.6) ........................................		152
Broadcast messages (Menu 5.7) ...............................		152
Memory status (Menu 5.8) .......................................		154
Funbox .........................................................		155
Images.................................................................		155
Videos..................................................................		157
Music ...................................................................		160
Sounds.................................................................		163
Memory status ......................................................		166
Organiser .....................................................		167
Month view (Menu 7.1)............................................		167
Week view (Menu 7.2) ............................................		172
Day view	(Menu 7.3)...............................................	172
Schedule	(Menu 7.4)...............................................	174
Anniversary (Menu 7.5) ...........................................		175
Miscellaneous (Menu 7.6) ........................................		176
To do (Menu 7.7)....................................................		178
Missed alarm event (Menu 7.8) ................................		179
Memo (Menu 7.9) ...................................................		180
Memory status (Menu 7.10) .....................................		181
Camera.........................................................		182
Take a photo (Menu 8.1) .........................................		182
Record video (Menu 8.2)..........................................		188
Photos (Menu 8.3) ..................................................		192
My photos	(Menu 8.4) .............................................	194
Video clips (Menu 8.5).............................................		194
My video clips (Menu 8.6) ........................................		196

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Settings........................................................		197
Time & Date (Menu 9.1) ..........................................		197
Phone settings (Menu 9.2) .......................................		198
Display settings (Menu 9.3)......................................		201
Sound settings (Menu 9.4) .......................................		203
Network services (Menu 9.5) ....................................		207
Connectivity (Menu 9.6) ..........................................		213
Security (Menu 9.7) ................................................		218
Memory status	(Menu 9.8).......................................	222
Reset settings	(Menu 9.9)........................................	224
Solving problems..........................................		225
Access codes ................................................		228
Phone password ....................................................		228
PIN......................................................................		229
PUK .....................................................................		229
PIN2 ....................................................................		230
PUK2 ...................................................................		230
Barring password...................................................		231
Health and safety information......................		232
SAR certification information ...................................		232
Precautions when using batteries .............................		233
Road safety ..........................................................		235
Operating environment...........................................		235
Electronic devices ..................................................		236
Potentially explosive environments...........................		238
Emergency calls ....................................................		239
Other important safety information ..........................		240
Care and maintenance............................................		241
Glossary .......................................................		243
Index ...........................................................		250
Qnuick reference card ..................................		255

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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.

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Important safety precautions

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 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 232.

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

Straight Headset

Hand strap

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

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

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
	10	Camera key

Your phone

Key(s)

(soft keys)

Description

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

In Idle mode, allows you to access your favourite menu options directly. For further details about shortcuts, see page 199.

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, launches the WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser.

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.

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Your phone

Key(s) Description (continued)

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

Enters numbers, letters, and some special characters.

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.

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Your phone

Display

Display layout

The display has 3 areas:

								Icons
								Text and
								graphics area
								Soft key function
	Menu					Contacts		indicators
Area						Description
First line						Displays various icons. See
						page 14.
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.

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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 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 92.

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.

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

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

Flash alternatively when the e-mail Inbox is full.

Appears when the Call Diverting feature is active. For further details, see page 207.

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Your phone

Icon Description (continued)

Appears when the IrDA port is active. For details, see page 217.

Appears when the Bluetooth feature is active For further details, see page 213.

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 Office Zone if you have registered for the service.

Appears when you set the phone to vibrate for an incoming call. For further details, page 203.

Appears when Quiet mode is active. For further details, see page 32.

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

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Your phone

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 setting in the Backlight menu (Menu 9.3.5). After a specified time, the display shows the current time and date on a digital clock. To turn on the backlight, press and hold the Volume keys.

To specify the length of time the backlight is active, go to the Backlight menu. See page 203 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 182.

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.

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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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Getting started

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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Getting started

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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Getting started

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 “Warning low battery” 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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Getting started

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 228.

4.If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the OK soft key. For further details, see page 229.

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 9.2.1). For further details, see page 198.

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.

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Getting started

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 9.2.5), 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 200 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
number	cursor 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.

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Call functions

Ending a call

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

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 records” on page 58 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.

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Call functions

For further details about the Phonebook feature, see page 63.

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 65

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 23.

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.

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Call functions

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 36.

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

•E-mail: 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 69.

•Notes: Add a memo about the person.

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.

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Call functions

7. To		Press the
	use the entry	Options soft key. For further
	options	details, see page 64.
	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.

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Call functions

7.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.

8. To		Press the
	use the entry	Options soft key. For further
	options	details, see page 64.
	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

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 63.

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.

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Call functions

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

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.

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