Samsung SCH 2500 User Manual

O W N E R S M A N U A L  
Intellectual Property  
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is  
otherwise the property of Samsung and their respective suppliers  
relating to the PCS phone, including but not limited to, accessories,  
parts, or software relating thereto (the Phone System), is the sole and  
exclusive property of Samsung. Intellectual Property includes, but is  
not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade  
secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related  
documentation and other works of authorship. You may not infringe or  
otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property.  
Moreover, you agree you will not (and will not attempt to) modify,  
prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble,  
or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No title  
to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All  
applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with Samsung  
and their respective suppliers.  
SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, INC.  
Headquarters:  
1130 E. Arapaho Road  
Richardson, TX 75081  
Tel: 972.761.7000 / Fax: 972.761.7001  
Internet Address: http://www.samsungtelecom.com  
Custom er Car e Cen ter:  
1601 E. Plano Parkway, Suite 150  
Plano, TX 75074  
Toll Free Tel: 1.888.987.HELP / Fax: 972.761.7501  
© 1999 Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. All rights reserved.  
No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written  
approval. Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. is a trademark of  
Samsung Electronics Corporation, Ltd.  
Printed in the United States of America  
EVersion 1.1  
Introduction To Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone  
Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung 2500 Series  
Phone. Using the latest digital technology, the Samsung 2500  
Series Phone operates in a similar manner to other wireless  
phones, while providing superior resonance and tone quality,  
and support for North American digital CDMA networks both at  
800 MHz and 1900 MHz.  
The following features make your Samsung 2500 Series Phone  
both fun and easy to use:  
Phone Book Memory – 199 Locations  
Dual-Band Tri-Mode support for digital and analog  
networks. The following frequencies and modes are  
supported: 1900 MHz CDMA, 800 MHz CDMA, and 800  
MHz AMPS.  
One-touch VoiceMail Access  
User Programmable Lock Code  
Short Message Services (SMS) and Voice Mail Notification  
(VMN)  
9 Ring Tones, 4 Melodies, or Vibrate Alert  
Redial – 10 Numbers  
Outgoing / Incoming Call Logs - 10 Locations Each  
One-Touch dialing - 9 locations (1 through 9)  
Two-Touch dialing - 90 locations (10 through 99)  
Three-Touch dialing - 100 locations (100 through 199)  
Mute Option During Conversation  
Bilingual Menu (English or French)  
Call Restriction Options  
How To Use This Manual  
Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone Owners Manual explains  
your phones operations through easy-to-follow instructions.  
Youll find everything you need to know about using your new  
Samsung 2500 Series Phone right here.  
Want to know how many different ways you can place a phone  
call from this phone? Check out the chapter on Calling Options.  
Wondering about terms like Roaming and Prepend? Theres a  
handy Glossary of Terms in the back of this manual.  
Weve also included some important safety information that you  
should know before using your phone. Youll find the Safety  
Considerations in the Appendix.  
Still have questions? Well be happy to answer them. Just call  
our Samsung Customer Care Center toll-free at 1.888.987.HELP.  
We hope you enjoy using your new Samsung 2500 Series  
Phone, and thanks for choosing Samsung.  
Table Of Contents  
Getting Started 1  
Your Consumer Package 2  
Description of Your Samsung PCS Phone 3  
Screen Display 4  
Key Functions 5  
Status / Alert Indicators 6  
Battery Installation, Charging and Care 8  
Installing the Battery 8  
TC20 Travel Charger 9  
Charging the Battery using the Optional Dual-slot Desktop Charger 10  
Samsung 2500 Series Battery Charge Indicator 11  
Rapid Charging Using the Dual-Slot Desktop Charger 11  
Caring for the Battery 11  
Battery Storage Temperatures 12  
Battery Disposal and Recycling 12  
Samsung 2500 Series Phone and Battery Specifications 13  
Basic Operations of Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone 14  
Turning on Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone 16  
Modes of Operation 17  
Conversation Mode 17  
Standby Mode 17  
Power Save Mode 17  
Display Options 18  
Backlight Control 18  
Own Phone Number Display 18  
Personal Banner 19  
Version Display 19  
Language Selection 20  
Service Mode Selection 21  
Menu Organization 22  
Main Menu 22  
In Use Menu 22  
Menu Navigation 22  
Main Menu Structure 23  
i
Table Of Contents  
Calling Options 25  
Overview of Calling Options 26  
Character Entry 27  
Alphabetical Character Entry 28  
Digit Entry 28  
Punctuation Entry 29  
Entering a Pause 29  
Placing / Answering Calls 30  
Placing a Call 30  
Answering a Call 30  
Ending a Call 30  
Automatic Hyphenation 30  
Correcting a Misdialed Number 31  
Prepend Dialing 31  
Missed Call Alert 32  
Dropped Call Alert 32  
Failed Call Alert 33  
Minute Beep 33  
Microphone Mute 34  
Incoming Call Notification 35  
Ringer Options 36  
Ring Type Setting for Voice Calls 37  
Ring Volume Setting for Voice Calls 37  
Ring Tone Mute 38  
Ring Type Setting for Message Calls 38  
Ring Volume Setting for Message Calls 39  
Ring Type Setting for Data/Fax Calls 39  
Key Beep Volume Setting 40  
Tone Length Setting 40  
Alert Options 41  
Tracking Calls Through Call Logs 42  
Reviewing Airtime 43  
ii  
Table Of Contents  
Your Personal Phone Book 45  
Overview of Your Personal Phone Book 46  
Storing Phone Numbers / Names 47  
Storing Phone Numbers Shortcut 48  
Storing Phone Numbers at Call End 48  
Storing Phone Numbers in Secret Locations 49  
Phone Book Locations and the Voice Mail Access Key 49  
Emergency Dialing Using Memory Location Nine 49  
Viewing Stored Entries 50  
Finding Entries By Location 50  
Finding Entries By Name 51  
Viewing Secret Phone Book Entries 51  
Dialing from Your Personal Phone Book 52  
Memory Dialing Shortcuts 52  
Erasing Phone Book Entries 53  
Short Message Services and Voice Mail 55  
Overview of Short Message Services and Voice Mail 56  
Short Message Memory Capacity 56  
Short Message Ringing 56  
Reviewing Short Messages 57  
Short Messages and Lock Mode 57  
Setting Up Your Voice Mail Box 58  
Reviewing Voice Mail Messages 58  
One-touch Voice Mail Access 58  
Reviewing Page and Text Messages 59  
Short Message Options 60  
Erasing Messages 61  
Displaying the Time Stamp 62  
iii  
Table Of Contents  
Advanced Features 63  
Pause Dialing 64  
Pause Dialing from a Stored Phone book Entry 64  
Manual Pause Dialing 65  
Security Options 66  
Lock Mode 66  
Lock Code Setting 67  
Locking the Phone 68  
Dialing in Lock Mode 69  
Call Limiting Options 70  
Limiting Calls 70  
Resetting the Phone 72  
KeyGuard 73  
Emergency and Special Numbers 74  
Storing Special Numbers 74  
Dialing Emergency / Special Numbers 75  
Over the Air Service Provisioning (OTASP) 75  
Special PCS Features 77  
Any Key Answer 78  
Three-Way Calling 79  
Placing a Three-Way Call 79  
Call Waiting 80  
Call Forwarding 80  
Block Own Number Option 80  
iv  
Table Of Contents  
Genuine Samsung Accessories 81  
Batteries 82  
Desktop Charger 82  
Cigarette Lighter Adapter 82  
Travel Charger 83  
Hands-Free Car Kit 83  
Leather Case 83  
Hand Strap 84  
Charging Times with Accessories 84  
Data and Fax Calling 85  
Data and Fax Calling Overview 86  
Receiving Fax and Data Calls 86  
Appendix 87  
Troubleshooting 88  
Maximizing Call Quality 88  
Caring for the Antenna 88  
Common Questions 89  
Safety Considerations 91  
Glossary of Terms 94  
Index 97  
v
Getting Started  
1
Getting Started  
Your Consumer Package  
Description of Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone  
Screen Display  
Battery Installation, Charging, and Care  
Basic Operations of Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone  
Display Options  
Service Mode Selection  
Menu Organization  
1
Getting Started  
Your Consumer Package  
Your Consumer Package contains the following items:  
• Samsung 2500 Series Phone with Hand Strap and Travel  
Charger  
• Extended Lithium-Ion Battery  
• Owners Manual, Quick Reference Card,  
Accessory Guide, and Warranty card  
Samsung SCH-2500  
Owner's Manual  
2
Getting Started  
Description of Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone  
Function keys and other controls activate the features of your  
Samsung 2500 Series Phone. The following illustration  
identifies the function keys, controls, and indicators:  
1
1) LED Indicator  
8) Microphone  
(calls, messages, power on)  
9) Active Flip  
2) Microphone mute button  
3) Volume / Scroll buttons  
4) LCD screen  
10) Digit Keys (0 - 9)  
11) End/Power key  
12) CLR key  
5) Menu button  
6) Send key  
7) Scroll Keys  
13) OK (Store) and Messages key  
14) Navigation/Phonebook key  
15) Antenna  
3
Getting Started  
Screen Display  
The Samsung 2500 Series Phone features an LCD screen with  
four text lines and one icon line. The icon line displays active  
options and selected menu items.  
During conversation, the screen displays the call timer and the  
name and number of the other party, if available. Active in-use  
options, such as Mute, Call Waiting, and Message Notification  
also display during conversation. For additional indicators, see  
“Table 2: Status / Alert Indicators” on page 6.  
The following icons and text display at power-on:  
Signal  
Strength  
Roaming  
Digital Mode  
Battery  
Strength  
New Message  
Vibrator  
No Service  
(voice, page or text)  
4
Getting Started  
Table 1: Key Functions  
Press SEND to:  
• place and answer calls,  
• initiate Three-Way Calling,  
• answer a Call Waiting call.  
• access your Call Logs (incoming and outgoing)  
In Standby mode, press SEND twice to redial the  
last outgoing number.  
1
Press and hold OK/Messages to be connected to  
your voice mail (contact your carrier for access  
to this service.)  
From any menu, press OK/Messages to save  
menu settings and Phone Book entries.  
From Standby mode, press OK/Messages to  
access voice, page and text messages.  
Press CLR to:  
• erase one character at a time,  
• return to the previous screen.  
Press and hold CLR to:  
• erase all entered characters and numbers,  
• return to Standby while viewing menus.  
Press END / POWER to:  
• end a call,  
• exit the current menu,  
• mute the ringer on an incoming call.  
Press and hold END / POWER to turn the phone  
on and off.  
Press MENU to display menus and scan options.  
Press the SCROLL keys or Navigation button  
to scan menu options.  
Press the VOLUME /SCROLL buttons to:  
• adjust voice volume during conversation,  
• adjust ringer volume in Standby mode,  
• scroll menus, Phone Book, and Call Logs.  
5
Getting Started  
Table 2: Status / Alert Indicators  
Signal Strength  
Indicates current network signal strength  
In Use  
Indicates that the phone is in use  
No Service  
Indicates that the phone is outside a service  
area and cannot send or receive calls, or the  
phone is in Power Save mode.  
Roaming  
Displays when the phone is outside your  
carriers coverage area and receiving service  
from another carriers network.  
Battery Charge  
Indicates battery charge level  
Message Indicator  
Indicates a new voice, page, or text message(s)  
Digital  
Indicates that the phone is in Digital mode. (In  
Analog mode, no icon displays.)  
Vibrate  
Indicates that the phone is on Vibrate Alert.  
During an incoming call, the phone vibrates  
and no ringer sounds  
6
 
Getting Started  
Table 2: Status / Alert Indicators (Continued)  
The following status / alert indicators are text only:  
Locked  
Text display indicates Lock mode  
1
Ringer Off  
Text display indicates a ringer off status  
Greeting  
A personal greeting of up to 12 characters displays in  
Standby mode, when set.  
The following indicators are both text and audible alert:  
Incoming Call  
Text display and ringer / vibrate alert signal incoming  
calls, depending on setting  
Call Waiting  
Text display indicates Call Waiting  
Dropped / Failed Call  
Text display indicates a dropped or failed call  
The following indicators are audible alert only:  
Minute Beep  
Sounds every 60 seconds in Conversation mode,  
when set, beginning when the other party answers.  
Service Alert  
Sounds when the phone enters or leaves a service area.  
7
Getting Started  
Battery Installation, Charging, and Care  
Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone package includes a partially  
charged, rechargeable battery so that you can use the phone  
immediately after it is activated.  
Installing the Battery  
To attach the battery to your Samsung 2500 Series Phone:  
1. Hold the battery so that the metal contacts on the base of  
the battery line up with the metal contacts on the base of  
the phone.  
2. Place the battery on the back of the phone with the top of  
the battery about 1 cm (0.25 inches) from the latch.  
3. Gently slide the battery toward the top of the phone until  
it snaps into place.  
8
Getting Started  
TC20 Travel Charger  
The TC20 Travel Charger allows you to charge your phones  
battery from a standard wall outlet. Also, using the TC20 allows  
you to make a phone call while the battery is charging. Heres  
how to do it:  
1
1. Make sure the battery is installed onto the phone.  
2. Plug the two-pronged connector on the Travel Charger  
into the wall and the other end of the cable into the  
accessory connector at the bottom of the phone. The  
battery will begin charging. Easy, huh?  
3. Now all you need to know is how the LED on the travel  
charger indicates the status of the battery charge. Here it  
is:  
red indicates that the battery is charging.  
green indicates that the battery is fully charged.  
yellow indicates that the battery is operating at a  
temperature that is too high or too low, or that the  
charger is not plugged in correctly. Please check the  
charger and battery.  
4. Make a phone call anytime youd like. The TC20 travel  
charger will continue charging the battery even when you  
are making phone calls ! Coolness !  
5. For the absolute fastest charging time, turn the phone off  
while the battery is charging. The battery charges fastest  
when the phone is turned off.  
9
Getting Started  
Charging the Battery using the Optional Dual-Slot Desktop  
Charger  
To charge the battery using the optional Dual-Slot Desktop  
Charger:  
Note: Use only the TC20 Travel Charger or Samsung-approved  
Dual-Slot Desktop Charger with your Samsung 2500 Series  
Phone. Using the wrong charger could damage the battery.  
1. Plug the power cord of the charger into a wall outlet.  
2. Select one of the following three charging options:  
• insert the entire phone (with battery attached) into the  
front compartment of the charger  
• insert a single battery (alone, not attached to the phone)  
into the rear compartment of the charger.  
• insert a single battery into the rear compartment and a  
phone with battery into the front compartment.  
When two batteries are in the charger, the batteries charge  
simultaneously. If you charge the battery while it is attached to  
the phone, the Battery Charge Indicator on the LCD screen  
activates.  
A completely discharged standard battery recharges fully in  
about 3 hours, and a fully discharged extended battery  
recharges in about 4 hours. Leaving your phone powered on  
during charging or charging batteries simultaneously increases  
charging time. Leaving the battery in the charger once it is fully  
charged does not harm the battery. A green LED on the charger  
indicates a full battery charge.  
10  
Getting Started  
Samsung 2500 Series Battery Charge Indicator  
The Battery Charge Indicator  
displays in the upper right  
corner of the LCD screen and indicates four levels of charge.  
Three solid bars (as shown here) indicate a fully charged  
battery. When the battery charge level is low or empty, an  
empty Battery Charge Indicator (no bars displayed) flashes on  
the screen.  
1
Rapid Charging using the Dual-Slot Desktop Charger  
To charge your battery in the most rapid method, insert the  
phone and battery into the front compartment, and leave the  
phone off. Using this method, a standard battery charges in no  
more than 2 hours, and an extended battery charges in no more  
than 3 hours.  
Caring for the Battery  
Use only Samsung-approved batteries, desktop and travel  
chargers. These chargers maximize battery life and  
performance. Using other batteries or chargers may invalidate  
your phone / battery warranty and may damage the battery.  
For proper battery care, please follow these guidelines:  
To avoid damage, charge the battery in temperatures  
that range from 32°F to 104°F (0° C to 40° C).  
• Do not use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in  
high humidity areas (such as a bathroom).  
• Never dispose of the battery by incineration (fire).  
• Keep the metal contacts at the battery base clean.  
11  
Getting Started  
• Do not attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the  
battery, as injuries or burns may result.  
• Replace the battery when it no longer provides  
acceptable performance.  
To avoid injuries / burns, do not allow metal objects or  
liquids to contact or short-circuit the battery terminals.  
To avoid damage, avoid storing the battery for long  
periods of time, and store the battery in temperatures  
ranging from -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C).  
Table 3: Battery Storage Temperatures  
Less than one month: -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C)  
• More than one month: -4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C)  
Battery Disposal and Recycling  
Please follow these guidelines when disposing of or recycling  
the battery:  
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire; the cell may  
explode. Check the regulations in your area for special  
disposal instructions.  
• Do not open or puncture the battery; the released  
electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the  
eyes and skin, and can be toxic if swallowed.  
• Charge the battery in accordance with the instructions  
specified in this manual.  
• Return unwanted Samsung Lithium Ion batteries to your  
nearest Samsung Service Center. (Call toll-free  
1.888.987.HELP (4357) in the U.S. and Canada.)  
12  
Getting Started  
Table 4:  
Samsung 2500 Series Phone and Battery Specifications  
Dual Band / Tri Mode:  
AMPS 800 MHz  
CDMA 800 MHz  
CDMA 1900 MHz (PCS)  
LCD Screen:  
Battery Type:  
5 Lines (4 Text Lines, 1 Icon Line)  
Standard: 1000 mAH Li-Ion  
Extended: 1600 mAH Li-Ion  
Dual-Band retractable  
1
Antenna:  
2500 Series Phone with: Standard Battery  
Extended Battery  
4.8 x 1.97 x 1.2 inches  
Dimensions (H x W x D):  
4.8 x 1.97 x 0.95 inches  
146 x 54 x 25 mm  
146 x 54 x 34 mm  
Weight:  
Volume:  
5.1 oz. (145 g)  
146 cc  
5.8 oz. (165 g)  
171 cc  
Talk Time:  
AMPS : up to 55 min  
CDMA 800 : up to 130 min  
CDMA 1900 : up to 130 min  
or  
up to 90 min  
up to 210 min  
up to 210 min  
or  
Standby Time:  
AMPS : up to 6.7 hours  
CDMA 800 : up to 36 hours  
CDMA 1900 : up to 36 hours  
up to 10.7 hours  
up to 58 hours  
up to 58 hours  
13  
Getting Started  
Basic Operations of Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone  
Power On / Off Press and hold  
.
Menu Scrolling Press , then  
,
,
, or  
.
Make a Call Enter the phone number, and then  
press  
.
One Touch Voice Mail Press and hold  
to place a call  
to your voicemail service.*  
Messages Menu Press  
Correct Mistakes Press  
Redial Last Call Press  
in Standby Mode.  
.
twice to connect to the  
last incoming or outgoing number.  
Speed Dialing Enter the memory location, and then  
press  
.
End Call Close the flip, or press  
.
.
Answer Call Open the flip, or press  
* Contact your carrier for voice mail service and user information.  
14  
Getting Started  
Basic Operations (continued)  
Save Numbers Enter phone number, press  
,
and then follow screen prompts.  
Incoming Calls Press  
,
,
to  
1
review the last 10 incoming calls.  
Call Logs In Standby Mode, press  
Outgoing Calls Press  
.
,
,
to  
review the last 10 outgoing calls.  
Name Search In Standby Mode, press the lower half  
of  
.
Memory Search In Standby Mode, press the upper half  
of  
.
Microphone Mute Press  
while conversing.  
Ring Volume Setting In Standby Mode, press  
.
15  
Getting Started  
Turning on Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone  
To turn on the phone, ensure your battery is charged, and then  
press and hold  
. The red LED flashes, and an alert  
sounds. The display updates to reflect the following conditions:  
• When the phone locates digital service, the greeting,  
time, and date display. You can now place and receive  
calls.  
• If the phone cannot locate digital service, but does  
locate analog service, there will be no time or date  
displayed.  
• If the phone cannot locate service, “Searching for  
Service” displays. In this case, you cannot place and  
receive calls. Turn off the phone, and then try again  
later when or where service is available.  
• In Lock mode, “Locked” displays. To unlock the phone,  
see “Lock Mode” on page 66.  
16  
Getting Started  
Modes of Operation  
Conversation Mode  
You can place and answer calls only when your phone is turned  
on. During a call, the phone is in Conversation mode.  
Standby Mode  
1
The phone is in Standby mode when it is on, but not in use.  
Power Save Mode  
Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone automatically enters Power  
Save mode if it does not locate service 15 minutes after you  
turn on the phone. In this case, “Power Save - No Service  
Available” displays. The phone periodically “wakes up” and  
searches for service, but until the phone locates service, you  
will not be able to place or receive calls. While in Power Save  
mode, the phone also searches for service in response to any  
keypress.  
Note: The Samsung 2500 Series Phone will not enter Power  
Save mode if it is in Analog or Analog Home only mode.  
17  
Getting Started  
Display Options  
Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone provides several display  
options:  
Backlight Control  
When the phone is attached to the Hands-Free Car Kit, the  
backlight remains on (unless the phone or backlight is turned  
off). At other times, you can select backlight options.  
To select backlight options:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Display.  
for Backlight.  
4. Press the scroll keys to scan menu options: 10 Seconds  
(after last keypress), 30 Seconds (after last keypress), Flip  
Open, Off.  
5. When the desired option displays, press  
the setting.  
to save  
Own Phone Number Display  
The phone number of your Samsung 2500 Series Phone  
displays every time you turn on the phone. You can also view  
your phone number during a call or from Standby Mode by  
doing the following:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
.
for Phone Book.  
for My Phone #.  
to return to the previous screen.  
18  
Getting Started  
Personal Greeting  
You can create and display a 12-character personal greeting,  
which displays on the screen in Standby mode.  
To create a personal greeting:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Display.  
1
for Greeting.  
4. Enter your personal greeting of up to 12 characters by  
pressing the alphanumeric keys on the keypad. (See  
“Alphabetical Character Entry” on page 28.)  
5. Press  
to save the setting.  
Version Display  
You can view the software version of your phone.  
To view the version in Standby mode (Main Menu):  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Display.  
for Version.  
to return to the previous screen.  
To view the version in Conversation mode (In Use Menu):  
1. Press  
2. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Version.  
19  
Getting Started  
Language Selection  
You can display either English or French text on your phone.  
To select the language:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Setup.  
for Language.  
or  
to toggle between English /  
Francais.  
5. When the desired language displays, press  
the setting.  
to save  
6. Press  
to return to the previous screen.  
20  
Getting Started  
Service Mode Selection  
You can operate your Samsung 2500 Series phone in one of  
four different service modes:  
Automatic  
The phone adjusts automatically between Digital  
and Analog mode, and will roam on either type of  
service. Digital service is preferred when available.  
1
Analog Home Only  
The phone operates only in Analog mode, and does  
not roam.  
Home Only  
The phone operates in Digital mode, if available, or  
Analog mode if Digital service is not available, and  
does not roam.  
Analog  
The phone operates in Analog mode only, and  
roams in Analog mode.  
To select the service mode:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Network.  
or  
to scan options: Automatic, Analog  
Home Only, Automatic Home Only, Analog.  
4. When the desired service mode displays, press  
save the setting. The phone will reset to Automatic or  
Automatic Home Only on the next power-up.  
to  
21  
Getting Started  
Menu Organization  
Main Menu  
The Main Menu in Standby mode contains 8 primary options,  
most of which contain sub-menus that have more options. (See  
“Table 5: Samsung 2500 Series Phone Main Menu” on page 23.)  
In Use Menu  
The In Use Menu options are available in Conversation mode:  
1. Silent Key  
2. Phone Book  
3. Version  
4. Send Tel #  
Menu Navigation  
To access a menu option, press  
menu options using  
, and then scroll the  
, the VOLUME keys, or the  
,
navigation key. Press the associated digit key to select the  
desired option, or press when the desired option is  
highlighted. If you know the number of the option you want to  
select, simply press , and then press the associated digit  
key to select the desired option. (You do not have to scroll  
through the list or display an option in order to select it.)  
22  
Getting Started  
Table 5: Samsung 2500 Series Phone Main Menu  
Main Menu  
Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2  
1
23  
 
Getting Started  
Table 5: Samsung 2500 Series Phone Main Menu - continued  
Main Menu  
Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3  
24  
Calling Options  
2
Calling Options  
Overview of Calling Options  
Character Entry  
Placing / Answering Calls  
Ringer Options  
Alert Options  
Tracking Calls Through Call Logs  
25  
Calling Options  
Overview of Calling Options  
Your Samsung 2500 Series Phone provides a variety of calling  
options. For detailed information on each of the following  
calling options, see the related section in this manual:  
Enter the phone number by pressing the digit keys, and  
then press  
Access a phone number stored in the Call Logs, and then  
press  
Access an entry in your Personal Phone Book, and then  
press  
.
.
.
Use Turbo Dialing (One, Two, and Three-touch Dialing).  
Call emergency or special numbers in Lock mode.  
Initiate Three-Way Calling during conversation.  
Answer a Call Waiting call during conversation.  
26  
Calling Options  
Character Entry  
You can enter and store names / numbers and a personal  
banner on your Samsung 2500 Series Phone. You can enter  
upper case and lower case letters, numbers, and punctuation  
marks by pressing the alphanumeric keys on the keypad.  
The phone accepts character entry in the following ways:  
Enter phone numbers in both Standby and Conversation  
mode.  
2
Enter letters and punctuation to save a name entry in the  
Phone Book.  
Enter letters, numbers, and punctuation to save a personal  
greeting.  
27  
Calling Options  
Alphabetical Character Entry  
To enter letters when saving a name in the Phone Book or  
when entering a personal banner:  
1. Repeatedly press any alphanumeric key to cycle through  
the letters (and number) associated with that key. For  
example, repeatedly pressing  
displays A, B, C, a, b,  
c, 2. Continuing to press 2 causes this sequence to repeat.  
2. To enter more letters, press the associated alphanumeric  
key. If the next letter is the same as the previous letter (or  
appears on the same key), press  
to move to the  
next space, and then enter the next letter (or wait two  
seconds and the cursor will move over by itself).  
3. To erase a letter entered incorrectly, press  
. You can  
also press  
, and then enter a different letter. To  
erase the entire entry, press and hold  
.
4. To enter special French vowels, enter the normal vowel by  
using the digit keys, and then use the  
to change the normal vowel to a  
special French vowel.  
or  
buttons  
5. When youve finished entering characters, press  
to  
save the entry.  
Digit Entry  
To enter digits in any mode:  
1. Press the associated digit key. The entered digits display on  
the screen from left to right.  
2. To erase a single digit, press  
.
To erase an entire number entry, press and hold  
.
28  
 
Calling Options  
Punctuation Entry  
To enter punctuation marks when entering a name in the  
Phone Book or a personal greeting:  
1. Press  
• Period ( . )  
repeatedly to scan punctuation options:  
Apostrophe ( ’ )  
• Comma ( , )  
Left Bracket ( ( )  
• Right Bracket ( ) )  
• Dash ( – )  
Ampersand ( & )  
At Symbol ( @ )  
2. When the desired option displays, wait two seconds and  
the cursor will move to the next character place, or (if you  
just can’t wait) press  
continue the entry.  
to move to the next space and  
3. When youve finished entering characters, press  
save the entry.  
to  
Entering a Pause  
To enter a pause, press the  
key while entering a phone  
number. For a complete explanation of Pause Dialing,  
see“Pause Dialing” on page 64.  
29  
Calling Options  
Placing / Answering Calls  
Placing a Call  
To place a call:  
1. Press and hold  
to turn on the phone. An active  
screen display indicates that the phone is on. (No dial tone  
sounds.)  
2. Enter the phone number, up to 32 digits, by pressing the  
digit keys. The phone number displays from left to right.  
3. Press  
phone number (if service is available).  
Answering a Call  
. The phone places the call to the entered  
Answer an incoming call by opening the flip, or by pressing  
if the flip is open .*  
Ending a Call  
End a call by closing the flip, or by pressing  
time (length of call) displays, along with the name / number of  
the called party (if available). The phone returns to Standby  
mode automatically.  
. The call  
Automatic Hyphenation  
Automatic Hyphenation follows the North American  
Numbering Plan, which hyphenates numbers as follows:  
800-555-1234  
Digits following a Hard Pause are not hyphenated. (See “Pause  
Dialing” on page 64.)  
*When AnyKey Answer is active, press any key except  
answer a call.  
to  
30  
Calling Options  
Correcting a Misdialed Number  
To correct a misdialed digit or number:  
Press  
digit.  
to erase the digit, and then enter the correct  
Press and hold  
to erase the entire number entry, and  
then enter the correct number.  
Prepend Dialing  
The Prepend option lets you to add digits such as area codes  
and network feature activation codes to a phone number that is  
in your Phone Book or Call Logs. (The prepended phone  
number cannot be more than 10 digits.)  
2
To prepend existing phone numbers in the Phone Book or Call  
Logs:  
1. Access the phone number entry.  
2. Enter the area code or feature activation code by pressing  
the digit keys. For feature calls, press  
the feature code.  
before dialing  
3. Press  
to call the new number.  
31  
Calling Options  
Missed Call Alert  
Your phone keeps a list of calls that you do not answer when  
the phone is on and service is available. The phone indicates a  
missed call by sounding an alert tone and displaying a text  
notification on the screen, along with the number of missed  
calls. If calling party information is available, the screen  
displays the phone number of the most recent missed call. If  
the callers name and number are stored in the Phone Book, the  
name and number will display.  
To acknowledge a missed call notification, select one of the  
following options:  
Press  
Press  
to call the number.  
to save the number in the Phone Book.  
Dropped Call Alert  
A dropped call can occur during conversation in response to a  
signal fade. In this case, the call ends, and “Call Dropped”  
displays.  
To acknowledge a dropped call alert, press  
.
If the dropped call was an outgoing call from your phone, you  
can redial the number automatically by pressing  
twice.  
32  
Calling Options  
Failed Call Alert  
A failed call can occur during dialing if the phone is out of  
calling range or the network is busy. The phone responds to a  
failed call by displaying an appropriate text message: “Call  
Failed - Out of Range” or “Call Failed - Network Busy”.  
To acknowledge a failed call alert, cancel the call attempt and  
return to Standby mode by pressing  
then try the call again later.  
or  
, and  
Minute Beep  
2
You can set the Minute Beep option to sound an alert 10  
seconds before each elapsed minute to remind you of the  
length of your current outgoing call.* The other party does not  
hear this beep.  
To turn Minute Beep on and off:  
1. Press  
to display the Main Menu in Standby mode  
before placing the call.  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Alerts.  
for Minute Beep.  
4. Use the scroll keys to select On or Off.  
5. When the desired option displays, press  
the setting.  
to save  
*The airtime you are billed for may not correspond exactly to the  
Minute Beep. Please contact your carrier for billed airtime information  
and details.  
33  
Calling Options  
Microphone Mute  
You can mute the microphone during conversation by pressing  
the Mute button (  
) . When Mute is active, “MUTE” displays,  
instead of the call timer. The phone resets this condition to the  
default “unmute” setting at call end.  
To mute the microphone:  
1. During conversation, simply press the  
“MUTE” displays on the screen.  
button.  
2. To unmute” the microphone press the  
The “MUTE” message goes away.  
button again.  
34  
Calling Options  
Incoming Call Notification  
Your phone signals an incoming call or message by:  
lighting the screen and keypad,  
flashing the red LED on the top of the handset,  
sounding the ringer (unless set to Vibrate or Off).*  
Notification continues until one of the following events occurs:  
You answer the call.  
You press  
.
2
The calling party ends the call.  
The network stops paging the handset.  
Your phone provides the following call notification features:  
Nine unique ring types and four melody tones  
Six ring volume settings, including Vibrate and Off  
Name display with Caller ID**  
Automatic storage of call information in the Call Logs (up  
to 10 phone numbers each for outgoing and incoming  
calls)  
Two answer options (Press  
Answer.)  
, or use Any Key  
For information on these options, see the related section in this  
manual.  
*During conversation, no audible tone or vibration occurs.  
**Caller ID is a subscriber service. For more information on Caller ID,  
contact your carrier. If the calling number and name are stored in your  
Personal Phone Book, both the name and number display to identify  
the incoming call.  
35  
Calling Options  
Ring Type Setting for Voice Calls  
This option enables you to select a unique ring type for  
incoming voice calls.  
To set the ring type for voice calls:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Sounds.  
for Ring Type.  
for Ring.  
2
5. Press the scroll keys to scan nine ring types and four  
melody tones. Each tone sounds as you scan the options.  
6. When the desired ring type sounds, press  
the setting.  
to save  
Ring Volume Setting for Voice Calls  
You can set the voice call ring volume in Standby mode from  
the Main Menu or by pressing the Volume buttons on the side  
of the phone.  
To set the ring volume for voice calls in Standby mode:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Sounds.  
for Ring Volume.  
4. Press the scroll keys to scan volume options: HIGH, MED,  
LOW, OFF, VIBRATE, or 1-BEEP.  
5. When the desired volume setting displays, press  
save the setting.  
to  
37  
   
Calling Options  
Ring Tone Mute  
Use this feature when the ringer sounds and you need to  
silence it quickly. There are two types of Ring Tone mute on  
your phone.  
When the flip is closed, mute the ringer by pressing the  
key (its on the side of the phone).  
When the flip is open, mute the ringer by pressing the  
key.  
After the call ends, the saved ring volume setting is restored  
automatically.  
Ring Type Setting for Message Calls  
This option enables you to select a unique ring type for  
incoming message calls. This means you can have a distinct ring  
type for voice mail notification (VMN), paging, and text  
messages*.  
To set the ring type for message calls:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Sounds.  
for Ring Type.  
for Message.  
for Voice,  
for Text, or  
for Page.  
6. Press the scroll keys to scan nine ring types and four  
melody tones. Each tone sounds as you scan the options.  
7. When the desired ring type sounds, press  
the setting.  
to save  
*Voice mail, paging, and text messaging are subscriber services. Please  
contact your carrier for more information on these services.  
38  
 
Calling Options  
Ring Volume Setting for Message Calls  
This option enables you to select a unique ring volume for  
incoming message calls. This volume setting applies to voice  
mail notification (VMN), paging, and text messages.  
To set the ring volume for message calls:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Sounds.  
for Ring Volume.  
for Message.  
2
5. Press the scroll keys to scan volume options: HIGH, MED,  
LOW, OFF, VIBRATE, or 1-BEEP.  
6. When the desired volume setting displays, press  
save the setting.  
to  
Ring Type Setting for Data/Fax Calls  
This option enables you to select a unique ring type for  
incoming Data/Fax calls.  
To set ring type for Data/Fax calls:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Sounds.  
for Data/Fax.  
4. Press the scroll keys to scan nine ring types and four  
melody tones. Each tone sounds as you scan the options.  
5. When the desired ring type sounds, press  
the setting.  
to save  
39  
   
Calling Options  
Key Beep Volume Setting  
The keys on your phone beep in response to being pressed.  
The volume of the beeps can be easily set to one of three levels  
or if you find the beeps annoying you can turn them off.  
To set the key beep volume:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Sounds.  
for Key Beep.  
4. Press the scroll keys to scan volume options: HIGH, MED,  
LOW, or Off.  
5. When the desired option displays, press  
setting.  
to save the  
Tone Length Setting  
The Tone Length setting enables you to select short or long  
DTMF tones. Select short DTMF tones for normal use.  
To set tone length:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Sounds.  
for Tone Length.  
4. Press the scroll keys to toggle between Short / Long.  
5. When the desired option displays, press  
setting.  
to save the  
40  
Calling Options  
Alert Options  
The Alerts menu is available in Standby mode to turn the  
Minute Beep and Service alert tones on and off.  
The Minute Beep sounds an alert 10 seconds before every  
elapsed minute during an outgoing call, when set.  
Service alerts include audible alert tones that sound when:  
the phone enters or leaves a service area.  
To select alert options:  
2
1. Press  
2. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Alerts.  
3. Press the associated digit key to select an option:  
• Press  
• Press  
for Minute Beep.  
for Service.  
4. Press the scroll keys to toggle between On / Off.  
5. When the desired option displays, press  
the setting.  
to save  
41  
Calling Options  
Tracking Calls Through Call Logs  
The Call Logs store up to 10 incoming calls and 10 outgoing  
calls. Each log stores the name and phone number (if available),  
as well as the time / date stamp. In case of duplicate entries in  
sequence, the system consolidates those entries and stores only  
the most recent call from the same phone number.  
To quickly review the last 10 outgoing calls, press  
Standby mode.  
in  
To redial the last outgoing number, press  
To review call logs:  
twice.  
1. Press  
2. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Call Logs.  
3. Press the associated digit key to select an option:  
• Press  
• Press  
• Press  
for Outgoing calls.  
for Incoming calls.  
for Air Time.  
4. When the list of calls displays (option 1 or 2), press the  
Volume buttons to scan entries. If there is a Phone Book  
match, the name displays. If there is not a Phone Book  
match, only the phone number displays. For option 3 (Air  
Time), see “Reviewing Airtime” on page 43.  
5. Press  
screen.  
to exit the Call Logs and return to the previous  
42  
Calling Options  
Reviewing Airtime  
You can review the airtime of the most recent call, as well as  
total airtime for all calls since the phone was activated. An  
option is provided to erase the total airtime number so that you  
can begin a new total airtime measurement.  
To review airtime:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Call Logs.  
2
for Airtime.  
4. Press the associated digit key to display airtime for the  
selected calls:  
• Press  
for Last Call. The screen displays the airtime  
and the time / date stamp for the last call.  
• Press  
for Total. The screen displays the total  
airtime for all calls since the last reset action.  
• Press for Erase Total. Press to erase total  
airtime, or press to cancel the operation and  
return to the previous screen.  
Note: Differences in carrier billing systems and how your  
carrier bills for airtime (that is by the minute or the second)  
could mean that the call timer on yofı˝2.453001 Tw1u]TJı˝3tha  
43  
 
44  
Personal Phone Book  
3
Your Personal  
Phone Book  
Overview of Your Personal Phone Book  
Storing Phone Numbers / Names  
Viewing Stored Entries  
Dialing from Your Personal Phone Book  
Erasing Phone Book Entries  
45  
Personal Phone Book  
Overview of Your Personal Phone Book  
The Internal Phone Book provides the following features:  
199 memory locations * including:  
9 one-touch turbo dial locations (1 through 9)  
90 two-touch turbo dial locations (10 through 99)  
100 three-touch turbo dial locations (100 through 199)  
40 Secret memory locations (160 through 199)  
One-touch Voice Mail access key *  
One-touch emergency dialing to 911 (location 9)  
Confirmation option when overwriting or erasing entries  
in the Phone Book and Call Logs  
Automatic scrolling to the next available location, when  
saving entries  
Adding entries by name or location  
One-touch search of entries by name or memory location  
Speed Dialing (One, Two, and Three-touch Dialing)  
Placing a call to the displayed Phone Book entry  
Pause Dialing  
Prepending phone numbers to a 10 digit maximum  
Phone Book match for Incoming / Outgoing Calls, Call  
Waiting, Three-Way Calling, and SMS Messages  
Name / Number display when entry includes name  
“Save to Phone Book” option at call end if phone number  
is not currently stored  
* See “Phone Book Locations and the Voice Mail Access Key” on page 49  
regarding memory location 001.  
46  
Personal Phone Book  
Storing Phone Numbers / Names  
To store phone umbers / names:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Phone Book.  
for Add Entry. The screen prompts for the  
phone number. (You can enter up to 32 digits.)  
4. Enter the phone number by pressing the digit keys. The  
number displays from left to right.  
5. To store the phone number, press  
available location displays.  
. The first  
6. To accept the displayed location, press  
. To select  
3
another location, press the scroll keys to scroll to the  
desired location, and then press . (You can also  
enter the number of the desired location using the digit  
keys.)  
Note: To make the number secret, store it in any location  
between 160 and 199.  
7. To include a name with the number entry, enter the name  
at the screen prompt. (See Alphabetical Character Entry”  
on page 28.)  
8. Press  
to save the entry.  
Note: If the desired memory location already contains an entry,  
the phone displays a text notification asking if you want to  
replace the current entry. To replace the entry, press  
.
To return to the previous screen and select another location,  
press  
.
47  

Sony Ericsson T316 User Manual
Seagate ST3500641AV User Manual
Seagate MOMENTUS ST98823A User Manual
Seagate Constellation ST32000444SSIM User Manual
Samsung Spinpiont HM120JC User Manual
Samsung MM A880 User Manual
Pioneer S DV88 User Manual
Philips Xenium CT2898 User Manual
Philips CDR 560 User Manual
Pengo Computer Accessories EQUITY SERIES COMPUTER 386SX User Manual