User manual SAMSUNG SGH-A500

[. . . ] * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. DUAL BAND GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-A500 ELECTRONICS World Wide Web http://www. samsungmobile. com Printed in Korea Code No. : GH68-03380A English. 1. 0 Contents Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Price/Unit: option used to set the cost of one unit; this price per unit is applied when calculating the cost of your calls. Read Messages (Menu 2. 1) Two message boxes are available. Inbox: used to store the messages that you received. Outbox: used to store the messages that you already sent or will send. Select the required box. The list of messages in the box is displayed. To view a message, highlight it in the list by using the and keys or the and keys, and press the View soft key. The screen shows the: · Sender's phone number if sent with the message or name if it is available in your phonebook (inbox only). · Date and time when the message was received (inbox only). 61 * Shown only if supported by your SIM card. 60 Messages Messages To scroll through the message, use the keys or the and keys. and Write Messages (Menu 2. 2) You can choose the following options, by pressing the Options soft key. Via this menu, you can write text messages of up to 160 alphanumeric characters. Text Reply (inbox only): allows you to reply by sending a text message. You can also change the SMS centre number, if needed. Call Back (inbox only): allows you to call the sender back. Delete: allows you to delete the message, if it is obsolete. Cut Number: allows you to extract a number from the message text, so that you can call the number or save it in the phonebook. Send: allows you to send a message that you received or saved. · Save but not send the message. Note: For further information about entering characters in your message, refer to page 41. After you complete the message, you can select the following options: Send Only: enter the destination and select a setting group in which you set up default information on the SMS feature via the Setup menu (see page 64). Save and Send: allows you to save a copy of the message and then send the message to the required destination. You are also required to select a setting group. You can read the message in your outbox by using the Read Messages option. Save Only: allows you to save the message so that it can be sent later. You can read the message in your outbox by using the Read Messages option. Edit Message: allows you to edit a message. Note: The options available vary, depending on the message status, new/old, not sent or sent for example. Preset Message (Menu 2. 3) Using this menu, you can preset up to five messages that you use most frequently. This menu shows the preset message list. Scroll through the list by using the and keys. When the required message number appears, press the Options soft key. 62 63 Messages Messages The following options are available: Edit: allows you to write a new message or edit the selected preset message. [. . . ] · If the phone, battery, charger or any accessory is not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified service facility. The personnel there will assist you, and if necessary, arrange for service. 116 117 Glossary Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. DCS Digital cellular network standard based on the GSM network architecture. With the higher frequency range (1800 MHz for DCS instead of 900 MHz for GSM), more radio channels can be made available, thus allowing the network to support more subscribers and traffic. Active Folder Ability to answer a call simply by opening the phone. Dual Band Ability to operate with both DCS (1800 MHz) and GSM (900 MHz) networks. The phone automatically uses the network with the strongest signal and even switches networks during a call within the same operator's network. Call Barring Ability to restrict outgoing and incoming calls. Call Diverting Ability to reroute calls to another number. GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) International standard for cellular communication, guaranteeing compatibility between the various network operators. [. . . ]