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Samsung SGH-F500 User Manual

Samsung SGH-F500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 SGH-F500 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety

    Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Copyright information ® • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. Bluetooth QD ID: B012661 • Java is a trademark or registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
  • Page 3 Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous.

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    About this Guide This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone features.
  • Page 5 • Media player Play media files on your phone. You can enjoy high quality videos and music. • Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video. • Java Enjoy Java™-based embedded games and download new games.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Get started First steps to operating your phone Assemble and charge the phone ... 6 Power on or offs ... 6 Phone layout ... 7 Switch between Phone mode and Multimedia Player mode... 8 Keys and icons ...
  • Page 7 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log 5 Messages 1 Create message 2 Inbox 2 Phonebook 3 Email inbox 4 Drafts 5 Outbox 3 Bluetooth 6 Sentbox 7 Templates 8 Voice mail 9 Delete all 4 Browser 10 Message settings...

  • Page 8: Unpack

    User’s Guide You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. Get started First steps to operating your phone...

  • Page 9: Phone Layout

    Phone layout Front view Screen switch/ Keypad lock Memory card slot Confirm key Camera key Menu exit key You can lock the keypad to prevent any unwanted phone operations from accidentally pressing any of the keys. In Idle mode, slide keypad, slide down halfway.

  • Page 10: Switch Between Phone Mode And Multimedia Player Mode

    Get started Switch between Phone mode and Multimedia Player mode Your phone provides you with entertaining multimedia functions, as well as traditional phone functions. When you switch on your phone, it goes into traditional Phone mode using the small display on the rear side. To switch the phone to Multimedia Player mode to use multimedia player functions, slide...
  • Page 11 Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters. In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to access your voicemail server. Press and hold [0] to enter an international call prefix. Enter special characters or perform special functions. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to activate or deactivate the Silent profile.
  • Page 12 Get started Icons The following icons may appear on the top line of the screen to indicate your phone’s status. Depending on your country or service provider, the icons shown on the display may vary. Signal strength GPRS (2.5G) network Connecting to GPRS (2.5G) network EDGE network...

  • Page 13: Access Menu Functions

    New message: • : Text message • : Multimedia message • : Email • : Voicemail • : Push • : Configuration message Profile setting • : Normal • : Silent • : Car • : Meeting • : Outdoor •...

  • Page 14: Enter Text

    Get started In Multimedia Player mode You can access menu functions and options by touching or dragging on the multimedia player keys. Further details are described in “Multimedia player functions” on p. 23. Enter text Entering text is only available in Phone mode.

  • Page 15: Customise Your Phone

    • Press [1] to enter Other operations punctuation marks or special characters. • Press [ ] to insert a space. • Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor. • Press [C] to delete characters one by one. • Press and hold [C] to clear the entire display.
  • Page 16 Get started To change the sound profile: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Phone settings → Phone profiles. 2. Select the profile you want. 3. Press [OK]. In Idle mode, press [ / ] to Key tone adjust the key tone volume.

  • Page 17: Step Outside The Phone

    1. In Idle mode, press Phone lock <Menu> and select Settings → Security → Change phone password. 2. Enter the default password, 00000000, and press <Confirm>. 3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press <Confirm>. 4. Enter the new password again and press <Confirm>.

  • Page 18: Browse The Web

    Step outside the phone 1. When the phone rings, Answer a press [ call 2. For a video call, press <Show me> to allow the other person to see you. 3. Press [ call. During a call, press [OK] and Use the then <Yes>...

  • Page 19: Use Phonebook

    • To scroll through browser Navigate items, press [Up] or the web [Down]. • To select an item, press [OK]. • To return to the previous page, press <Back>. • To access browser options, press <Options>. Use Phonebook 1. In Idle mode, enter a Add a phone number and press contact...

  • Page 20: Send Messages

    Step outside the phone Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press Send a text <Menu> and select message Messages → Create message → Text message. 2. Enter the message text. 3. Press <Options> and select Send. 4. Enter destination numbers. 5.

  • Page 21: View Messages

    1. In Idle mode, press Send an <Menu> and select email Messages → Create message → Email. 2. Enter the email subject. 3. Move to the Message field. 4. Enter the email text. 5. Select Attach file(s) → Add → an item type. 6.

  • Page 22: Use Bluetooth

    Step outside the phone Use Bluetooth Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, enabling you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands- free, or control the phone remotely. 1. In Idle mode, press Turn on <Menu>...

  • Page 23: Switch Applications

    5. Search for and select a device. 6. If necessary, enter the Bluetooth PIN and press <OK>. 1. When a device attempts Receive to access your phone, data press <Yes> to permit the connection. 2. If necessary, press <Yes> to confirm that you are willing to receive.

  • Page 24: Use A Leather Case

    Step outside the phone Use a leather case A durable, portable leather case is provided with your phone. When used properly, it can help protect your phone from being damaged. It has an internal battery so that you do not need to carry an extra battery. Slide the phone into place.

  • Page 25: Reset The Phone

    Reset the phone If your phone freezes for any reason while using a phone function, you can easily reset Press and hold the reset Reset the button inside the hole using phone a sharp tool. The phone does not reboot automatically after resetting.
  • Page 26 Multimedia player functions • the right soft/ navigation key. • current menu function. Hold Move backward or Press and forward in a file hold. continuously until you release your finger from the key. When the multimedia player display turns off, press [ ] to turn the display on.

  • Page 27: Play Music

    Use these methods: phone • Download from the wireless web. • Download from a PC using the optional Samsung PC Studio. See Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide. • Receive via Bluetooth. • Copy to a memory card and insert the card into the phone.
  • Page 28 Multimedia player functions 6. Click Start Sync. 7. When synchronization is finished, disconnect the phone from the PC. 1. In Multimedia Player’s Play music Idle mode, access Music. files 2. Press [ playback. 3. During playback, use the following options: •...
  • Page 29 5. Enter the headset’s Bluetooth PIN, 0000, and press <OK>. 6. Slide down to return the screen to the multimedia player display. 7. Press [ playback. Sound output switches to the headset. 1. From the music player Set up your screen, drag to the right favourite on the key to access the...
  • Page 30 Multimedia player functions 7. Access the playlist you created. 8. Press [ ] and select Add music from → a source category. 9. Press [ music files you want and then [ 10. To change the track order, press [ ] and select Move track in playlist.
  • Page 31 From the music player Use player screen, press [ ]. Depending options on the current playlist, available options vary: • Transfer to phone/ Transfer to Bluetooth stereo headset: switch sound output to the phone speaker or a Bluetooth stereo headset. •...

  • Page 32: Use The Camera

    Multimedia player functions • Key management: manage license keys. • Settings: change the settings for using the music player. From the music player Customise screen, drag to the left on music the key to open the option player list. settings •...
  • Page 33 3. Press [ take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. 4. Press [ the viewfinder, or press ] to delete the photo. In Capture mode, adjust the Adjust an image to be captured: image • Drag up or down on the left side of the key to zoom in or out.
  • Page 34 Multimedia player functions • ISO: change the ISO setting, which controls the sensitivity of your camera. For low light situations, select a higher ISO number. • Zoom: zoom in or out the image. • Brightness: adjust the brightness. • Viewfinder mode: select a preview screen.
  • Page 35 Multimedia player functions 1. In Capture mode, press View ] to open the Album photos folder. 2. Select a photo from the list. 3. Press [ view other photos, or press [ out the image. 1. In Capture mode, press Record a ] to switch to Record video...
  • Page 36 Multimedia player functions • Drag to the left or right on the key to change the camcorder settings and access an option list. • Press [ Capture mode. In Record mode, drag to the Customise right on the key to open the option list.

  • Page 37: View Photos And Videos In Album

    View photos and videos in Album 1. In Multimedia Player’s View Idle mode, access photos Album. 2. Select a photo. 3. Press [ view other photos. 4. Press [ out the image. 1. From the file list, select a View photo.

  • Page 38: Use The Video Player

    Multimedia player functions From the video player screen, Customise drag to the left on the key to video open the option list. player • Repeat: select a repeat settings mode type. • Caption size: select a caption size. • Controller hide time: select the length of time the controller image displays on the screen.

  • Page 39: View Documents

    • Light: change settings Available for the backlight and options keypad light. • Display: change settings for the display. You can also select a video system for your TV. • Applications: change the settings for using applications in Multimedia player mode. •...

  • Page 40: Menu Functions

    Menu functions All menu options listed This section provides brief explanations of menu functions on your phone. Call log Check the most recent calls dialled, received, or missed. Phonebook Menu Description Search for Search for contact contacts information stored in Phonebook.
  • Page 41 Bluetooth Connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices. Browser Menu Description Home Connect your phone to the network and load the homepage of the wireless web service provider. Enter URL Enter a URL address and access the associated web page. Bookmarks Save URL addresses in order to quickly access...
  • Page 42 Menu functions Menu Description Email inbox Access emails that you have received. Drafts Access messages that you have saved to send at a later time. Outbox Access messages that the phone is attempting to send or has failed to send. Sentbox Access messages that you have sent.
  • Page 43 Menu Description Games & more Access the embedded Java games and download Java applications. Memory status Check memory information for media items. Applications Menu Description Calendar Keep track of your schedule. Memo Make memos for things that are important and manage them.
  • Page 44 Menu functions Menu Description Memory status Check memory information for tasks and memos. Alarms Set alarms. The phone sounds a wake-up alarm even when the Silent profile is activated. Settings Menu Description Phone settings Change the sound → Phone settings of the phone for profiles different events or situations.
  • Page 45 Menu Description Phone settings Select a USB mode that → USB will be used when you connection connect your phone to a PC or printer via USB interface. Display settings Select a display style for → Main display the phone screen. Display settings Select the length of time →...
  • Page 46 Menu functions Menu Description Network Create and customise settings → the profiles containing Connections the settings for connecting your phone to the network. Network Select a connection settings → profile to be used for Browser accessing the wireless settings web. Network Select a connection settings →...

  • Page 47: Health And Safety Information

    Menu Description Security → Set the phone to send Mobile tracker the preset tracking message to your family or friends when someone tries to use your phone with another USIM/SIM card. This feature may be unavailable due to certain features supported by your service provider.

  • Page 48: Precautions When Using Batteries

    • If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Samsung- approved chargers. Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use. Do not...

  • Page 49: Electronic Devices

    • Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object like a coin, clip or pen causes a direct connection between the + and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery). For example, do not carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag where the battery may contact metal objects.

  • Page 50: Hearing Aids

    Health and safety information Hearing aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Other medical devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy.

  • Page 51: Care And Maintenance

    To make or receive calls, the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use.
  • Page 52 Health and safety information • Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone. • Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas, as its moving parts may be damaged. •...
  • Page 54 this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-13753A English (EU). 04/2007. Rev. 1.0...

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