Getting Started, Inserting/Removing the SIM Card | Samsung S500

Getting Started

Inserting/Removing the SIM Card

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available and so on.

•Keep all miniature SIM cards out of the reach of small children.

•The SIM card and its contacts can easily be damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting or removing the card.

•When installing the SIM card, always make sure that the phone is switched off before you remove the battery.

Inserting the SIM Card

1.If necessary, remove the battery by referring to page 18.

2.Insert and slide the SIM card under the two tabs, ensuring that the notched corner is top left and the gold contacts of the card face into the phone.

Getting Started

Removing the SIM Card

To remove the SIM card, slide the card out of the holder, as shown.

Installing/Removing/Charging the Battery

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details.

Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged standard battery is fully recharged in approximately 140 minutes.

Installing the Battery

1.Insert the teeth on the bottom of the battery into the corresponding slots on the phone.

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Samsung S500 manual Getting Started, Inserting/Removing the SIM Card, Installing/Removing/Charging the Battery

Contents

Dual Band Gprs Telephone SGH-S500 Contents 105 112 Using ALS Alternate Line Service 125 Important Safety Precautions Unpacking Your Phone Phone Layout Keys Description DisplayDisplay Layout Area Description Icons Display Off ModeBacklight External Display Getting Started Installing/Removing/Charging the BatteryInserting/Removing the SIM Card Charging the Battery Using the Travel Adapter Removing the BatterySwitch off the phone by pressing and holding Key Switching the Phone On or Off Low Battery Indicator Press the left soft Key to accessSelecting Functions and Options Menu functions Call Functions Making a Call Rejecting a Call Ending a CallAnswering a Call Viewing Missed Calls Switching the Microphone Off Mute Adjusting the VolumeAccessing Options During a Call Muting/Sending Key Tones Answering a Second Call To switch between the two calls, press the Swap soft keyPutting a Call on Hold Transferring a Call Searching for a Number in Phonebook Using the Message ServiceSetting up the Multi-party Call Making a Multi-party Call Having a Private Conversation With One Participant Using the Ear-microphoneHaving a Second Call During a Multi-party Call Removing One Participant Changing the Text Input Mode Entering Text When you input Hindi characters, you will see Using Hindi ModeVirama toggles a Virtual Keypad List of the combination of half and full formed consonant 2 keysInsert a space by pressing the key Using the T9 Mode Changing the Case Using the ABC ModeLower Case no indicator Initial Capital Capital Lock ‘ @ Using the Symbolic Mode Using the Number Mode Phonebook Storing a Number in Idle ModeCreating a Phonebook Entry Changing the Phonebook Entries Storing a Number Using the Phonebook MenuSearching for a Number in the Phonebook Changing the Phone memory entries Speed-dialling Setting Up Speed-dial EntriesEditing the Speed-dial Entries Deleting Phonebook Entries Using the Speed-dial FeatureCopying Entries from the SIM Card to the Phone’s Memory Dialling a Number Stored in the SIM Card Using Other Phonebook Features Editing Group SettingsUsing Your Own Number Dialling the Service Directory Checking the Memory Status Using the Menus Accessing a Menu Function List of Menu Functions Sound settings seeCall records see Phone settings see Network services see SIM AT MessagesInbox Menu Message contents Outbox Menu New Message Menu Bold On/Off Italic On/Off Alignment Left/Center/Right Storing the Voice Mail Server Number Preset Messages MenuVoice Mail Menu Listening to Your Voice Mail Delete All Menu Settings MenuMemory Status Menu Broadcast Menu Missed Calls Menu Call RecordsReceived Calls Menu Call Costs Menu Dialled Calls MenuCall Time Menu This option lets you view the last 20 dialled numbers Sound Settings Incoming Calls Menu Minute Minder Menu Power On/Off MenuConnection Tone Menu Messages Menu Quiet Mode Menu Phone SettingsGreeting Message Menu LCD Brightness Menu To adjust the display contrastYou can specify how long the phone uses the backlight Change Password Menu Auto Redial Menu FDN Mode MenuFax Mode Menu Change PIN2 Menu Reset Settings Menu Organiser New Memo Menu Add memo allows you to add a new memo on the day Consulting the CalendarPrevious or next Down Year Calendar Menu Viewing Your Calendar Memos To Do List MenuCreating a New Memo Press the Select soft key to view the memos Clock Menu Set local SelectRemove DST only Conversion Menu Calculator MenuEnter the second figure Repeat Steps 2 and 3, if necessary Units Available Length Yard Mile Weight Ton GrainTimer Menu Type Units Stopwatch Menu Network ServicesData calls only not available when line 2 is in use Call Diverting Menu Deactivating Specific Call Diverting Options Setting Call Diverting OptionsCall Barring Menu Select the call diverting option to be deactivated Activating the Call Waiting Feature Setting Call Barring OptionsChanging the Barring Password Call Waiting Menu Active Line Menu Network Selection MenuCaller ID Menu Deactivating Specific Call Waiting Options Navigating the WAP Browser Press Using the WAP Browser MenusFun Box Entering Text in the WAP Browser Answering a Call During a WAP Connection Using the WAP Browser OptionsAbout shows the version of the WAP Browser Bookmark Menu Clear Cache Menu Proxy settings MenuThis menu option allows you to set up five proxy servers Enter the address and press the Ok soft key to save it Current Proxy Menu Adjust the game Volume keysMedia box Menu While you are playing a game Bat increases in length Key CommandsGo! Hamster Menu Honey Ball Menu Sending Your Phonebook Activating the feature, it is automatically deactivatedSend phonebook Menu Align the IrDA ports on both phones with each other Editing the Line Name Setting the Ring TypeSelecting a Line Receiving Phonebook from Another Phone Solving Problems Viewing Call Information No number is dialled when you recall a Phonebook entry No service displaysPhone starts beeping and Battery Low flashes on the display You have entered a number but it was not dialled Access Codes Phone Password Exposure to Radio-Frequency Energy SAR Information Health and Safety InformationCall Barring password Highest SAR Value for this model phone was 1.080 W/kg Precautions When Using Batteries Health and Safety Information Electronic Devices Road SafetyOperating Environment Pacemakers Other Medical Devices Potentially Explosive AtmospheresEmergency Calls Vehicles Other Important Safety Information Care and Maintenance Glossary Global System for Mobile Communication Gprs General Packet Radio ServiceSMS Short Message Service IrDA Infrared Data Association Index 149 150 SGH-S500 Gprs Telephone Quick Reference Card 152