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Samsung SGH-S500 User Manual

Samsung SGH-S500
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Dual BAND
GPRS TELEPHONE
SGH-S500
ELECTRONICS
* Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your
phone, depending on the software installed or your
service provider.
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-03735A
English. 06/2003. Rev. 1.1
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com

Table of Contents

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Samsung SGH-S500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display typeTFT
Display resolution128 x 160 pixels
Display number of colors65536 colors
External display resolution96 x 64 pixels
Networking typeGSM/EDGE
Operating frequency900 / 1800 MHz
Display number of lines8 lines
Internal memory0 MB
WAP1.2
Ringer type-
Product colorSilver
Talk time (2G)5 h
Battery capacity800 mAh
Standby time (2G)550 h
Form factorClamshell
Vibrating alertYes
Phonebook capacity500 entries
Text prediction system typeT9
Personal info management (PIM)Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Stopwatch
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth43 mm
Width83 mm
Height22 mm
Weight80 g

Summary

Important Safety Precautions

Road Safety at All Times

Safety advice for driving.

Switching Off When Refuelling

Turn off phone at fuel stations.

Switching Off in Aircraft

Phone use is dangerous on aircraft.

Switching Off in Hospitals

Switch off near medical equipment.

Emergency Call

How to make an emergency call.

Getting Started

Inserting/Removing the SIM Card

How to install and remove the SIM card.

Installing/Removing/Charging the Battery

Procedures for battery installation, removal and charging.

Charging the Battery Using the Travel Adapter

Steps for charging the phone battery with an adapter.

Switching the Phone On or Off

Instructions for powering the phone on and off.

Selecting Functions and Options

How to navigate phone menus and options.

Call Functions

Making a Call

How to make calls using the keypad.

Making an International Call

Steps to make international calls.

Making a Call from Phonebook

How to call stored numbers from the phonebook.

Speed-Dialling from Phonebook

How to set up and use speed dial.

Answering a Call

How to respond to an incoming call.

Rejecting a Call

How to decline an incoming call.

Putting a Call on Hold

Placing an active call on standby.

Transferring a Call

Forwarding a current call to another party.

Making a Multi-party Call

Setting up and managing conference calls.

Entering Text

Changing the Text Input Mode

How to switch between T9, ABC, and other input modes.

Using the T9 Mode

How to type words using the T9 predictive text input.

Using the ABC Mode

How to type using the traditional multi-tap ABC mode.

Phonebook

Creating a Phonebook Entry

How to add new contacts to the phonebook.

Searching for a Number in the Phonebook

How to find contacts by name.

Messages

Inbox

How to view received SMS and EMS messages.

New Message

How to compose and send new text, image, or melody messages.

Call Records

Sound Settings

Incoming Calls

Setting ringtone and volume for incoming calls.

Phone Settings

Display

Customizing background image and display elements.

Security

Restricting phone use with codes and passwords.

Reset Settings

Restoring phone to default configuration.

Organiser

New Memo

Creating new memos with categories and optional alarms.

Calendar

Managing schedules, tasks, and anniversaries.

Alarm

Setting alarms for specific times.

Network Services

Call Diverting

Rerouting incoming calls to another number.

Call Barring

Restricting outgoing and incoming calls.

Setting Call Barring Options

Activating specific call barring types.

Call Waiting

Notifying of incoming calls during another call.

Solving Problems

When you switch your phone on, the following messages may appear

Explains common messages displayed on startup.

"No service" displays

Troubleshooting steps for "No service" errors.

You have entered a number but it was not dialled

Reasons why a number might not dial.

Your correspondent cannot reach you

Troubleshooting steps when calls cannot be received.

Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking

Troubleshooting microphone issues.

The audio quality of the call is poor

Tips for improving call audio quality.

No number is dialled when you recall a Phonebook entry

Troubleshooting issues with dialling from Phonebook.

Access Codes

Phone Password

Explains the phone password and its use.

PIN

Information about the Personal Identification Number for SIM.

PIN2

Information about the secondary PIN for SIM card functions.

PUK

Unblocking a blocked PIN using the PUK code.

PUK2

Unblocking a blocked PIN2 using the PUK2 code.

Call Barring password

Password for using the call barring function.

Health and Safety Information

Exposure to Radio-Frequency Energy (SAR Information)

EU guidelines on RF energy exposure limits.

Precautions When Using Batteries

Safety guidelines for battery usage and charging.

Road Safety

Safety tips for using the phone while driving.

Operating Environment

Guidelines for safe phone use in various environments.

Electronic Devices

Potential interference with other electronic equipment.

Pacemakers

Maintaining distance from pacemakers to avoid interference.

Persons with pacemakers

Specific advice for pacemaker users.

Hearing Aids

Potential interference with hearing aids.

Other Medical Devices

Precautions for other medical devices.

Emergency Calls

How to make emergency calls.

Other Important Safety Information

General safety guidelines and warnings.

Care and Maintenance

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the phone.

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