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Manual

SGH-X500

QUICK GUIDE

Printed in Korea

Code No.: GH68-

11156A

English(EU). 05/2006. Rev.1.0

World Wide Web

http://www.samsungmobile.com

This guide explains how to set up your phone and

gives a quick overview of the main functions of

the phone.

Menu map

1. Call log

1.1 Recent contacts

1.2 Missed calls

1.3 Dialled calls

1.4 Received calls

1.5 Delete all

1.6 Call time

1.7 Call cost

2. Phonebook

2.1 Contact list

2.2 Add new contact

2.3 Group

2.4 Speed dial

2.5 My namecard

2.6 Own number

2.7 Management

3. Applications

3.1 Java world

3.2 Voice recorder

3.3 World clock

3.4 Alarm

3.5 Calculator

3.6 Converter

3.7 Timer

3.8 Stopwatch

3.9 Memo

3.0 SIM AT

4. Browser

4.1 Home

4.2 Bookmarks

4.3 http://

4.4 WAP profile

4.5 Clear cache

5. Messages

5.1 Create message

5.2 My messages

5.3 Templates

5.4 Delete all

5.5 Settings

5.6 Memory status

6. My files

6.1 Images

6.2 Videos

6.3 Sounds

6.4 Other files

6.5 Memory status

7. Calendar

8. Bluetooth

9. Settings

9.1 Time and date

9.2 Phone settings

9.3 Display settings

9.4 Sound settings

9.5 Network services

9.6 Security

9.7 Connection settings

9.8 Reset settings

* Shows only if supported by your

SIM card.

Installing the SIM card and battery

1. Remove the battery cover, and insert the SIM card.

2. Install the battery and reattach the cover.

Battery cover

Battery

Charging the battery

1. Plug the supplied travel adapter.

2. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter.

Note

: Do not remove the battery from the phone without unplugging the

adapter first. Otherwise, the phone may be damaged.

To AC wall outlet

Adjusting the volume during a call

Use the Volume keys to adjust the earpiece volume during a call. Press the

Up volume key to increase the volume level and the Down volume key to

decrease the volume level.

Changing a ringtone and volume for

calls

1. In Idle mode, press the

soft key.

2. Select

Settings

→

Sound settings

→

Incoming call

3. Select a ringtone.

4. Adjust the ringtone volume.

5. Press the

Save

soft key to use the current settings.

Redialling recent numbers

1. In Idle mode, press .

2. Press

Down

to scroll to the number you want.

3. Press to dial the number.

Using the menus

In Idle mode, press the

soft key

to enter the main menu.

Use the Navigation keys ( )

as shortcuts to access your favourite menus.

1. In Idle mode, press the

soft key.

2. Select

Settings

→

Phone settings

→

Shortcuts

3. Select a key.

4. Press the

Options

soft key and select

Change

5. Select a menu to be assigned to the key.

To exit the menu

without changing

the menu settings,

press this key.

Labels at the bottom corners of the display

show the current soft key functions. Press the

left soft key ( ) or right soft key ( ) to

perform the function indicated.

To select or modify a menu or feature:

1. In Idle mode, press the

soft key.

2. Press the Navigation keys to reach a desired menu and then press

the

Select

soft key or .

3. If the menu contains any submenus, locate the one you want by

pressing the Navigation keys. Press the

Select

soft key or to

enter the submenu.

If the selected menu contains additional submenus, repeat this step.

4. Press the Navigation keys to find the setting of your choice.

5. Press the

Select

soft key or to confirm your chosen setting.

Shortcut numbers

You can quickly access the menu you want by using shortcut numbers.

The shortcut number displays in front of the menu name in Menu mode.

Switching on or off the phone

1. Press and hold for more than one second to switch on the phone.

2. To switch off the phone, press and hold for more than two

seconds.

Changing the display language

1. In Idle mode, press the

soft key.

2. Select

Settings

→

Phone settings

→

Language

3. Select a language.

Making a call

1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number,

and press .

2. To end the call, press .

Answering a call

1. When the phone rings, press to answer a call.

2. To end the call, press .

GPRS network

Roaming network

Call diverting feature active

Home Zone, if registered for the appropriate service

Office Zone, if registered for the appropriate service

Bluetooth active

Alert type set to vibrate

Quiet mode (Vibration)

Quiet mode (Mute)

Mute mode, during a call

New message

New voicemail

Alarm set

Battery power level

Icon Description

(Continued)

Display

Your phone is in Idle mode when you are not on a call or using a menu.

You must be in Idle mode to dial a phone number.

Your phone displays the following status indicators on the top of the

screen:

Icon Description

Received signal strength

Call in progress

Out of your service area; you cannot make or receive

calls.

Menu Contacts

Text and graphics

Soft key function indicators

Icons

Phone layout and key functions

Silent

mode

Disable all sounds on the phone, when pressed and held

in Idle

mode. To exit, press and hold this key again.

Silent mode key

Alphanumeric keys

Soft keys

Perform functions

indicated by the

text above the key.

Dial key

Make and answer a

call. In Idle mode,

retrieve the most

recent calls.

Clear key

Delete characters

from the display.

Navigation keys

In Menu mode, scroll

through menu options.

In Idle mode, access your

favourite menus directly.

Power on/off

/Menu exit key

Turn the phone on or off

when pressed and held.

Also end a call.

Volume keys

Adjust the earpiece

volume. In Idle mode,

with the phone open,

adjust the key tone

volume.

Web access/Confirm key

In Idle mode, access the

web browser. Select the

highlighted option or

confirm input in a menu.

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Brand	Samsung
Model	SGH-X500
Category	Mobile Phones
File type	PDF
File size	1.22 MB

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