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SGH-Z500 User’s Guide Z500.book Page 2 Friday, August 26, 2 005 5:13 PM.
Import ant safety precautions F ailure to comply with the foll owing precautions may be dangerous or i llegal. Use road safety at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the ph one wh en refue lling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemic als.
1 Important safety pr ecautions Be aware of special regulations Meet an y spec ial regul ations in forc e in an y area an d always switch off your phone whenev er it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause inter feren ce or dang er . Water resistance Y our phone is not water-resistant.
2 About this Guide This User’ s Guide provides y ou with c ondensed information about how to use your phone. T o quickly learn the basics for your phone, p lease refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.
3 Special features of your p hone • Bluetooth Send photos, images, video s, and other personal data, and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology . •W A P b r o w s e r Access the wireless web and access various services and cu rrent informa tion.
4 Cont ent s Special features of your phone 2 Unpack 6 Make sure you have each item Your phone 6 Buttons, features, and locations Get started 7 First step s to operat ing your pho ne Install and charge the phon e ....................... ....... 7 Power on or off .
5 1 Call log p. 29 1 Missed calls 2 Dialled calls 3 Received calls 4 Current contacts 5 Delete all 6 Data call s 7 Calls cost * 8 Calls t ime p.
6 Un p a c k Make sure you have each item Y ou can obtain various accessories from yo ur loc al Sams ung dea ler . Phone Tr a v e l C h a r g e r Battery PC Data C able PC Li nk CD User’s Manual The items su pplied with y our phone and the accessori es at your Samsung dealer may vary , depend ing on yo ur coun try or service provid er .
7 G et started First steps to operating your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PI N and a v ailable optional service s.
Get started 8 Low batt ery ind icator When the batt ery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the battery low message displays, and • the empty battery icon blinks. If the batt ery lev el becomes too lo w , the pho ne automatically turns off. R e charge your battery .
9 Get started Keys and display Key(s) Description Perform the function indicated on the bottom li ne of t he displ ay . In Idle mode, access menu options directly . p. 67 In Menu mode, scroll throug h the menu options. In Idle mode, accesses Menu mode.
Get started 10 Display Layout The display has three areas. Icons Received signal strength Accessing services in a 2.5G networ k; when transfer ring data, this icon animates. Accessing services in a 3G networ k; when transfer ring data, this icon animates.
11 Get started Access menu functions Icons (continued) New message; depending on the message type, the following icons may appear . •: S M S • : MMS or MMS with attachments •: E - m a i l •: V o i c e m a i l •: W A P p u s h • : Configuration message Inbox full; depending on the message type, the following icons may appear .
Get started 12 Customise your phone Select an option 1. Press the appropriate sof t key or to access Menu mode. 2. Press the Navigation keys to move to t he next or previous option. 3. Press < Select >, < OK >, or to confirm the function displayed or option highlighte d.
13 Get started T o change the sound profile: 1. In Idle mode, press and select Settings → Profiles . 2. Select th e profil e you want. Y ou can set a wallpaper for the idle screen. 1. In Idle mode, press and select Settings → Display → Wallpaper .
14 Make/Answer calls S tep outside the phone Begin with your camera, games, WAP, and other special features Use camera T o make a voice cal l: 1. Enter an area code and phone number . 2. Press [ ]. 3. T o end the call, press [ ]. To m a k e a v i d e o c a l l : 1.
15 Step outside the phone Play medi a files 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera. 2. Press [ 1 ] to switch to Record mode. 3. Press [ ] to switch between the interior lens and ext erior lens. 4. Press to start recording. 5. Press to stop recording.
Step outside the phone 16 Play games Browse the web Using a built-in W AP (Wireless Access Protocol) browser , you can get easy access to the wireless web to receive a variety of up-to-date information and servic es and to enjoy down loads of web contents.
17 Step outside the phone Use Contacts • T o scroll through browser items, press [Up] or [Down]. • T o select an item, press . • T o return to the previous page, press < Back >. • T o use browser options, press < Options >. T o the phone’s memory: 1.
Step outside the phone 18 Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press and select Contacts → My name card . 2. Specify your co ntact information. 3. Press < Options > and select Save to save the name card. 4. T o send the name card to other people, access the My name card menu again.
19 Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press < Msg. > and select Create new → File messenger . 2. Enter the message subje ct. 3. Move to the Message field. 4. Enter the message text. 5. Move to the Attach files line. 6. Press < Options > and select Add files , Add name card , or Add v-calend ar .
Step outside the phone 20 View messages Use Bluetooth wireless Y our phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology which enables you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely .
21 Step outside the phone Use a memory card Y ou can use a memory card to enlarge your phone’s capacity . 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN code or the other device’ s Bluetooth PIN code, if it has, and press < OK >. When the owner of the other device enters the same code , the pairing is complete.
Step outside the phone 22 1. Slide a memory card into the memory card slot, with the label side face down. 2. Press the card until it locks into place. 1. Press the memory card so that it is disengaged from the phone. 2. Slide the card out of the slot.
23 E nter text ABC, T9, Number, and Symb ol mode Y ou can enter text for some features such as Messages, Phonebook, or Organiser , using ABC mode, T9 mode, Number mode , and Symbol mode. Changing the text input mode The text input mode i ndicator displays when the cursor is in a text inpu t field.
Enter text 24 Using ABC mode Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen. Tips f or usin g ABC mo de • T o enter the same letter twice or to enter a different let ter on the same k ey , wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically or press [Right].
25 Call functions Advanced calling features Making a call 1. In Idle mode, enter th e area code and phone number . 2. Press [ ]. Making an intern ational c all 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ 0 ]. The + character appears. 2. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number , then press [ ] .
Call functions 26 Viewing missed c alls If you have missed calls, the screen displays how many calls you h ave missed. 1. Press < View >. 2. If necessary , scroll through the missed calls. 3. Press [ ] to dial the number you want. Using the headset Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone.
27 Call functions Transferring a call Y ou can transfer the currently active call to a caller on hold, if your ne twork supports it. With this option, the two callers can talk to each other , but you are disconnected from the call. Press < Options > and select Transfer .
Call functions 28 2. Enter the number you need to send and press < Send >. Adding a memo Y ou can add a memo during a call. Press < Options > and select Memo . p. 59 Making a mult i-party c all Use this feature to allow as many as six people t o join a mu lti-part y call, or conferenc e call.
29 Using video call option s During a video call, press < Options > to access the followin g opt ions: • Loudspeak er / Loudspeak er off : turn the Loudspeaker on or off . • Switch to headset / Switch to phone : switch the call to a Bluetooth headset or back to the phone.
Menu functions 30 • Use number : paste the selected number to the normal dialling screen. • Save to Contacts : save the selected number in Phonebook. • Send message : send a message to the selected number using SMS, MMS, or file messenger . • Delete : delete the call record.
31 Menu functions Contacts (Menu 2) Calls time (Menu 1.8) This menu displays the time log for voice and video calls made and received. The actual time invoiced by your service provid er will vary . • Total dialled : check the total le ngth of voice calls dialled.
Menu functions 32 While viewing details of a contact, press < Options > to access the following options: • Edit : edit the contact information.
33 Menu functions Contacts (Menu 2) 4. Press < Optio ns > and select Save . Storing a number on the USIM/SIM car d 1. Select SIM . 2. Press [Down] and change the settings or enter info rmati on abou t the contac t: • Name : assign a name. • Phone number : enter a phone number .
Menu functions 34 Dialling spee d dial entrie s Press and hold the appropriate k ey in Idle mode. My name card (Menu 2.5) Use this menu to create your name card and send it to other people. Saving your name card The procedure for creating your name card is the same as the one for saving a number in the phone’ s memory .
35 Menu functions Appl icatio ns (Menu 3) Applications (Menu 3) Use this menu to play media fil es, to record a voice memo, to set time zon e, or to use the phone as a calc ulato r or co nverter . T o access this menu, press in Idle mode and select Applications .
Menu functions 36 Using media player options During playback, press < Options > to access the followin g opt ions: • Pause / Resume : pause or resume playback. • Stop : stop playback. • Send : send the file via MMS, e-mail, file messenger , Bluetooth, or infrared port.
37 Menu functions Appl icatio ns (Menu 3) Voice memo (Menu 3.3) Use this menu to re cord voice memos. Recording a voice memo 1. Press to start recording. 2. Speak into the microphone. Press to pause or resume the recording. 3. When you finish, pre ss < Stop >.
Menu functions 38 Worl d cloc k (Menu 3.4) Use this menu to set your local time zone and fi nd out what time it i s in another part of the world. Setting yo ur local tim e zone 1. From the world map, press [Left] or [Right] to select the city that corresponds to your home time zon e.
39 Menu functions Internet (Menu 4) • Press [ ] to change the temperature to above zero (+) or below zero (-). 4. Press [Down]. 5. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the unit you want to convert to. The equivalent v alue for the amount you entered displays.
Menu functions 40 • Advanced : clear browser information and access the browser settings. Search text : search for a specific word or phrase from the c urrent W AP page. Clear history : delete the URLs stored in the history . Clear cookies : delete cookies.
41 Menu functions Messages (Menu 5) Network se ttings (Menu 4.6) Use this menu to select a connection profile to be used for connecting to the Internet. Y ou can also make or edit a profile. p. 73 Messages (Menu 5) Use the Messages menu to send a nd rec eive te xt messages, multimedia messages, and e-mai ls.
Menu functions 42 6. Press < Optio ns > to access the following options: • Preview : display the message you created. • Edit text / Change file : edit the added text, picture, or sound clip. • Delete text / Delete file : delete the added text, picture, or sound clip.
43 Menu functions Messages (Menu 5) Email (Menu 5.1.4) Y ou can send and receive e- mails that include text, audio, and images. T o use this feature, you need to subscr ibe to an e-ma il serv ice an d set up you r e-mail account. p. 51 1. Enter the e-mail subject.
Menu functions 44 While viewing the message list, press < Options > to access the following options: • View : display the message. For MMS notifications, you can access the message properties. • Reply : send a reply to the sender . • Reply to all : send a reply to the sender and all recipients.
45 Menu functions Messages (Menu 5) • Save a s tem plate : save the message as a templa te in the Multimedia templates folder . • Save files : save media items from the message into your phone’s memory or the memory card. • Save to Contacts : extract phone number s or e-mail addresses from the message and sav e them in Phonebook.
Menu functions 46 • View : display the selected message. • Forward : forward the message to other people. • Sort by : change the sort o rder of the list. • Delete : delete the message. • Delete all : delete al l messa ges. • Details : access the message properties.
47 Menu functions Messages (Menu 5) • Delete permanently : delete the se lected e- mail or all e-mails from both the phone’ s memory and the e-mail se rver . • Email accounts : change the active e-mail account. • Details : access the e-mail properties.
Menu functions 48 Using message options On the message list, press < Options > to access the followin g opt ions: • View : open the selected message.
49 Menu functions Messages (Menu 5) Character support : select a character encoding type. If you select Autom atic , the phone switches the encoding type from GSM- alphabet to Unicode if you enter a unicode char acter . Use of unicode encoding will reduce the maximum of number in a message to about half .
Menu functions 50 • MMS profiles : select a connection profile to be used for MMS. Y ou can also make or edit a profile. p. 73 • Message size : select t he maximum file size of MMS a ttachme nt. Th is file size may va ry , depending on y our country .
51 Menu functions Messages (Menu 5) • Email accounts : select an account to be used and set up e-mail accounts. Press < Opti ons > and select Edit to access the following options: Account name : enter a name for the currently selected account.
Menu functions 52 Memory status (Menu 5. ) Use this menu to view the memory status f or SMS, MMS, e-mail, and push messages. File manager (Menu 6) The File ma nager menu allows you to acc ess images, videos, ringtones, sounds, and other files stored in the phone’ s memory or the memory card.
53 Menu functions File manager (Menu 6) • Hidden from bluetooth : hide the file so that other Bluetooth devices cannot access it. • Visible to bl uetooth : share the file with other Bluetooth devices. • Set as : set the image as your wallpaper for the main display or external display , or a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry .
Menu functions 54 During playback, use the following keys: Using video options During playback, press < Options > to access the followin g opt ions: • Pause / Resume : pause or resume playback. • Stop : stop playback. • Send : send the sel ected file via MMS , e-mail, file messenger , Bluetooth, or infrared port.
55 Menu functions File manager (Menu 6) Music This menu displays AAC or MP3 music files you have downloaded or received in messages. Playing a music file Select a music file.
Menu functions 56 Sounds This menu displays the de fault ringtones and sound files you have downloade d or received in messages. Y ou can also access voice memos y ou have recorded. Playing a sound clip 1. Press [Left] or [Ri ght] to scroll to a sound folder .
57 Menu functions Organiser (Menu 7) 5. Press < OK >. 6. Press < SKIP > and then < OK >. 7. Press [Up] to make the character mo ve forward.
Menu functions 58 Alarm (Menu 7.1) U s e t h i s m e n u t o s e t a l a r m s t o r i n g a t s p e c i f i c t i m e s . The alert type for a normal alarm corresponds to the call alert type settings in the currently selected profile. A wake-up alarm does not be affected by your profile setting.
59 Menu functions Organiser (Menu 7) 3. Press [Down] and enter information or change the settings in the following entry fields: • Title : enter the title of the event. • Details : enter the event details. • Start and End : enter the starting and en ding times for the event.
Menu functions 60 Viewing an e vent Square brack ets on a calendar date indicate the type of events scheduled for th at day: 1. Select a date on the calendar to display the events for that day . The list of events displays. The foll owing ic ons indi cate th e type of ev ent: 2.
61 Menu functions Camera (Menu 8) Anniversary (Menu 7.6) This menu displays anniversaries you hav e created. If you have s et the Repeat an d Alarm options, the and icons display . Select an anniversary item t o view its detai ls. Task (Menu 7.7) Use this menu to display tasks you have created.
Menu functions 62 Taking a photo The camera will produ ce JPEG photos . 1. T o turn on the camera, access the Camera menu or press and hold [ ]. 2. Press [ ] to switch between the interior lens below the dis play and the exteri or lens on the external of the phone.
63 Menu functions Camera (Menu 8) Viewfinder : select a preview mode , either F ull Screen mode or Normal mo de with actual ratio. Shutter sound : select a camera shutter sound. Capture q uality : select an image quality . Image size : select an image size.
Menu functions 64 Using photo options After saving a photo , press < Options > to access the follo wing op tions: • Viewfinder : return to Capture mode . • View : open the selected photo when you t ake multiple photos. • Send : send the photo via MMS, e-mail, file messenger , Bluetooth, or infrared port.
65 Menu functions Camera (Menu 8) • Brightness : display the brigh tness con trol bar . • Video settings : change the following settings for recording a video: Default name : change the de fault prefix of the video name. Default storage : select a memory location to store video clips.
Menu functions 66 Settings (Menu 9) Use this menu to customise your phone settings. Y ou can also reset the settings to their default valu e s. T o access this menu, press in Idle m ode and select Settings . Profiles (Menu 9.1) Use this menu to adjust and cu stomise the p hone tone for differ ent events or situatio ns.
67 Menu functions Settings (Menu 9) Changing an active profil e Select the prof ile you w ant. Time & date ( Menu 9.2) Use this menu to change the time and date displayed on your phon e. Before setting the time and date, specify your time zone in the Worl d cl ock menu.
Menu functions 68 Display (Menu 9.4) Use this menu to change settings for the display . Greeting message (Menu 9.4.1) Use this m enu to en ter the greeting that is displayed on the main display or external display . Wallpaper (Menu 9.4.2) Y ou can change the background image that is displayed on the main display in Idle mode.
69 Menu functions Settings (Menu 9) • By network : use the default setting pro vided by the netw ork. • Send : send your nu mber each time you make a call. • Hide : ensure your number does not display on the other person’ s phone. Diverti ng (Menu 9.
Menu functions 70 Waitin g (Menu 9.5.4) This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you while you are on another call. 1. Select the type of ca lls to which the call w aiting option will apply . 2. Press < Optio ns > and select Activat e .
71 Menu functions Settings (Menu 9) Setting up the Bluetooth f eature The Bluetooth menu provid es the follow ing options: • Activa tion : activate or deactiv ate the Bluetooth feature . • My devices : search for connectable Bluetooth devices. See the next section.
Menu functions 72 Using device options From th e device list , press < Options > to access the followin g opt ions: • Browse device : search for data from the selected device and import data d irectly to your phone. • Connec t : connect to the currently selected device.
73 Menu functions Settings (Menu 9) Network (Menu 9.6.3) Use this menu to change the settings f or connecting to your cellular network. • Network selection : select to either automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area.
Menu functions 74 Local ph one IP : enter the IP address obtained from the network operator , if you checked the Static IP option. Static DNS : specify if you want to manually enter the DNS (Domain Name Server) address; see the Server 1/2 option. If you w ant the address to be automatically assigned by the server , remove the check mark.
75 Menu functions Settings (Menu 9) Media player (Menu 9.7.7) Use this menu to change the default se ttings for playing media files in the Media player . p. 3 6 VOD (Menu 9.7.8) Use this menu to activate a connection profi le to be used for accessing streaming servers to use VOD (Video on Demand) services.
76 3. Enter t he phone passwor d and pr ess < Confirm >. T o access a locked item, you need to en ter the phone password. Change PIN code (Menu 9.8.7) Use this menu to chang e your PIN. The P IN Check feature must be enabled to use this feature.
77 Solve problems “No service ,” “Netw ork failu re,” or “N ot done” displays • The network connection h as been lost. Y ou may be in a weak signal area. Move and try again. • Y ou are trying to access an option for which y ou have no subscriptio n with your service provider .
78 H ealth and safety information SAR certi fication in formation This phon e meets Eu ropean Union ( EU) requirements concerning exposure to r adio wa ves.
79 He alth and safety information • Battery charging time depends on the rem aining 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. W hen the operation time is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new battery .
Health and safety information 80 When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its us er’s guide for de tailed safety instructions.
81 He alth and safety information Potentially explosive environm ents Switch off your phone when in an y area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Health and safety information 82 Other important safe ty information • Only qualified pe rsonnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. F aulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any w arranty applicable to the device.
83 He alth and safety information • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean th e phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth sli ghtly dampened in a mild soap -and-wat er sol uti on. • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and p revent prop er operation.
84 Index A ABC mode, text input • 24 Alarm • 58 Answering call • 25, 28 second call • 26 Anykey answer • 67 Auto redial • 70 B Backlight time, set • 68 Barring, calls • 69 Battery char.
85 Ind e x SMS • 43 web • 45 Infrared, connect • 72 International calls • 25 Internet • 39 K key tone volume • 66 Keypad tones sending • 27 settings • 66 L Language, select • 67 Last.
86 creating/sending • 41 deleting • 44 settings • 48 viewing • 44 Sound settings • 66 Sounds, downloaded • 56 Speed-dial • 33 Switching on/off microphone • 27 phone • 8 T Templates M.
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