Samsung SGH-N400 manual

Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-02005A English. 09/2001. Rev .1.0 ELECTRONICS World Wide Web http://www .samsungmobile.com DUAL BAND GSM TELEPHONE SGH-N400 OWNER’S MANUAL GLOBAL SYSTEMS FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed, your SIM card or your service provi[...]

3 Contents Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Y our Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Phone Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Service Light . . . . . . . . . .[...]

5 4 V oice Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 V oice Dial (Menu 3-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 V oice Command (Menu 3-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 V oice Memo (Menu 3-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 AnswerPhone (Menu 3-4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 T ones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

6 Contents (continued) Organiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Scheduler (Menu 6-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Alarm (Menu 6-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Calculator (Menu 6-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 T o Do List (Menu 6-4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Calendar (Me[...]

Qualified service Only qualified service personnel must repair cellular equipment. Use only approved accessories and batteries. Use sensibly Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on. Emergency calls Ensure that the phone is switched on and in service. Enter the emerg[...]

11 Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e 10 Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustration shows the main elements of your phone. Earphone jack Service light Antenna Earpiece Microphone Soft keys Perform the functions indicated by the text above them (in the bottom line of the display). Deletes characters from the display . In the menu facility ,[...]

13 Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e 12 Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Display Display Layout The display comprises three areas. Signal strength : shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal strength. Area Description First line Displays various icons (see page 13). Middle Display messages, instr[...]

15 14 Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Backlight The display and keypad are illuminated by a backlight. When you open the flip cover , press any key or hold down one of the volume keys with the flip cover closed, the backlight comes on. It turns off if no key is pressed within a given period of time, depending on the Backlight option in the Phon[...]

17 16 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d 3. Slide the ivory-coloured lock on the SIM card holder left to unlock the holder . Lift the holder up. 4. Insert the SIM card, ensuring that the cut corner faces top left and the gold contacts of the card face into the phone. 5. Cl[...]

19 18 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d Charging a Battery Y our phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery . A travel adapter is provided with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local SAMSUNG dealer for further details. The phone can be[...]

21 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d 20 5. When you wish to switch the phone off, hold down the key for more than two seconds. Locking the Keypad If the keypad lock icon ( ) is displayed, you cannot use the keypad. T o activate the keypad, hold down the left soft key . Y ou can access the Menu and Phonebook features without op[...]

23 22 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Call Functions Making a Call When the idle screen is displayed, key in the area code and phone number and press the key . Note : If you have set the Auto Redial option ( 5-1-7 ) to ON (see page 85) and the person called does not answer or is already on the phone, the number is redialled auto[...]

25 24 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Redialling the Last Number The phone stores the last 10 numbers dialled. T o recall any of these numbers, proceed as follows. 1. T o dial the last number called, press the key twice. Otherwise, press the key in idle mode to access the list [...]

27 26 4. Change the number as required. Push in the appropriate direction to move back through the number . 5. T o... Then press the... Call the number key . Store the number Save soft key and enter the name and location required (for further details, refer to page 35). Deleting a Missed Call 1. Press the Options soft key. 2. Push up or down to hig[...]

29 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 28 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s In-Call Options Y our phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. T o access these functions during a call, press the Options soft key . Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) Y ou can temporarily switch your p[...]

31 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 30 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Putting a Call on Hold Y ou can place the current call on hold whenever you want. Y ou can make another call while you have a call in progress if this service is supported by the network. Of these two calls, one is active and the other is o[...]

33 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 32 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Making a Multiparty Call A multiparty call is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multiparty or conference call. For more information, contact your service provider . Setting Up the Multiparty Cal[...]

35 34 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Muting/Sending Key T ones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the key tones. Note: T o communicate with answering machines or computerised telephony systems, the Send keys option must be selected. Using th[...]

37 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k 36 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k 5. Press the right soft key to toggle between the phone ( T o Phone ) and card ( T o Card ) memories. 6. If you do not want to save the number and name in the suggested location, press the key to clear the location number and enter your preferred location by pressing the [...]

39 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k 38 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Play V oice Note: This option only appears when you have already recorded a name. This option plays back the names that you have recorded. V oice Delete Note: This option only appears when you have already recorded a name. This option allows you to delete a specific voice[...]

41 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k 40 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Searching for and Dialling a Number in the Phonebook 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the PhoneBook soft key . 2. If your SIM card provides Service Dialling Number (SDN) and Information Number services, you will see the following screen. 3. Select Find Entry by[...]

43 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t 42 Entering Text When using your phone, you will often need to enter text. For example, when storing a name in the phonebook, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events in your calendar . Y ou can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone’ s keypad. Y ou are provided with the fo[...]

45 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t 44 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Using the T9 Mode The T9 predictive text input mode allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input is based on a built-in dictionary . 1. When you are in the T9 predictive text input mode, start entering a word by press[...]

47 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t 46 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Using the ABC Mode Use the to keys to enter your text. 1. Press the key labelled with the required letter: • Once for the first letter • T wice for the second letter • And so on Note : T o display a list of special characters, press . See the[...]

48 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t 49 Selecting Functions and Options Y our phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise your phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys ( ). Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function. The ro[...]

51 S S e e l l e e c c t t i i n n g g F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s a a n n d d O O p p t t i i o o n n s s 50 S S e e l l e e c c t t i i n n g g F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s a a n n d d O O p p t t i i o o n n s s T o view the various functions/options available and select the one required, proceed as follows. 1. Press the appropria[...]

53 52 S S e e l l e e c c t t i i n n g g F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s a a n n d d O O p p t t i i o o n n s s Using the Menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling, entering the shortcut[...]

55 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 54 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s Accessing Menu Functions by Using Shortcut Numbers The menu items (menu, sub-menus and options) are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut number . This number is shown in the bottom-right next to the soft key on the d[...]

57 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 56 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 2. Messages (continued) 2-2 Read Messages 2-3 Write Messages 2-4 Preset Message List 2-5 Setup 2-5-1 Service Centre 2-5-2 Default T ype 2-5-3 Default V alidity 2-5-4 Reply Path 2-5-5 Delivery Reports 2-6 Broadcast 2-6-1 Read 2-6-2 Receive 2[...]

59 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 58 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 5. Settings (continued) 5-3 Security 5-3-1 PIN Check 5-3-2 Change PIN 5-3-3 Phone Lock 5-3-4 Change Password 5-3-5 SIM Lock 5-3-6 FDN Mode 1 5-3-7 Change PIN2 1 5-4 LCD 5-4-1 Screen Mode 5-4-2 Select Image 5-4-3 LCD Contrast 5-4-4 Select ID[...]

61 60 Call Records Via this menu, you can view the phone calls: • Missed • Received • Dialled The number and name (if available) are displayed, together with the date and time at which the call was made. Y ou can also view call times and costs. Missed Calls Menu 1-1 This option lets you view the last 10 unanswered calls. Y ou can also: • Ed[...]

63 62 C C a a l l l l R R e e c c o o r r d d s s Call Cost * Menu 1-5 Note : The options of this menu may vary , depending on your SIM card. This network feature lets you view the cost of calls. The following options are available. Last Call Cost: cost of the last call made. T otal Cost: total cost of all calls made since the cost counter was last[...]

65 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s 64 V oice Ser ver Number Y ou can change the voice mail server number . T o... Then... Enter the server Press the corresponding number number keys. Recall a number in Press the PhoneBook the phonebook soft key . Correct a digit Press . Move the cursor to the Push up or down. left/ri[...]

67 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s The following options are available. Edit: allows you to write a new message or edit the selected preset message. Note : For further information on how to enter text in your message, refer to page 42. Send Message: allows you to recall the selected preset message. Once you have completed the message, you can send,[...]

Possible values are one hour , 6 hours, 24 hours, one week and the maximum authorised by your service provider . Reply Path: allows the recipient of your SMS message to send you a reply via your message centre, if the service is provided by the network. Delivery Reports: allows you to activate or deactivate the report function. When this function i[...]

71 V V o o i i c c e e F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 70 Record This option allows you to record voice tags and assign them to the appropriate numbers. Say the name that you wish to use for voice dialling after you hear a voice prompt. For best results, use names with at least two syllables, or use both a first and last name. The phone stores [...]

V oice Command Menu 3-2 This menu allows you to access frequently used menus quickly by saying your own voice command. Y ou can select the following options. Record: depending on the SIM card, the 20 most frequently used menu functions can be assigned voice commands. The menus are set by default to OFF , indicating that no voice command has been re[...]

75 V V o o i i c c e e F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 74 V V o o i i c c e e F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s AnswerPhone Menu 3-4 Y ou can set your phone to answer calls and play a recorded message. Y ou can use the message to inform callers of your current situation and to guide them to leave messages in your voice mail. While the message[...]

77 T T o o n n e e s s 76 Composing a Melody Y ou can compose three melodies. 1. When you access the menu, the names of any melodies created are displayed. Otherwise, (Empty) appears. Select the melody that you wish to create or edit. 2. Press the Select soft key and compose your melody using the following keys. T o... Then... Enter C, the first no[...]

79 78 T o... Then... Change the length Press the key (t he of a note length will be changed each time you press the key) . Listen to your melody Press the Listen soft key . Cancel your changes Press the key . 3. When you are satisfied with your melody , press the Ye s soft key . 4. Enter a title for the melody . Note : For further details on how to[...]

81 80 T T o o n n e e s s Keypad T one Menu 4-5 This option allows you to select the tone that the keypad generates when you press a key . The following options are available. OFF: the keys do not make any sound. T one: each key , when pressed, makes a different sound. Beep: each key , when pressed, makes the same sound. Message T one Menu 4-6 This[...]

82 83 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Own Number Note : The contents of this menu may vary , depending on the SIM card. Y ou can enter your own name and number using this menu. If you have subscribed to the Alternate Line Service, you can select a line by pushing up or down. The following options are available. Add: allows you to add a name and num[...]

85 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 84 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Any-key Answer Depending on the setting of the Any-key Answer option, you can answer an incoming call by pressing any key except the key and the Reject soft key . T o reject the call, press or the Reject soft key. The following options are available. OFF: you can only press the k[...]

87 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 86 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Caller ID Y ou can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. Note : Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. The following options are available. Default: the default setting provided by the network is used. Hide Nu[...]

Network Services Menu 5-2 These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you so wish. Call Diverting Note : Some call divert options may not be shown if they are not supported by your network operator . This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted t[...]

Call Barring The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls. Call barring can be set up in the following ways. All outgoing: calls cannot be made. International: international calls cannot be made. International except to home: when abroad, calls can be made only to numbers within the current country and to your home country , t[...]

Call W aiting This network service enables you to be informed when someone is trying to reach you during another call. T o set your call waiting options, proceed as follows. 1. Select the type of calls to which the call waiting option is to be applied by pushing up or down until the appropriate option is highlighted and then press the Select soft k[...]

95 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 94 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Network Selection The Network Selection feature enables you to: • Indicate whether the network used when roaming (outside your home area) is selected automatically or manually • Set up a preferred list to be used when selecting a network automatically Note : Y ou can select a[...]

97 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 96 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Line Identification This option allows you to view the following line identification settings. CLIP (Calling Line Identification Presentation) / COLP (Connected Line Identification Presentation) If these network functions are active, the caller’ s number is displayed during a c[...]

Change PIN This feature allows you to change your current PIN to a new one, provided that the PIN Check feature is enabled. Y ou must enter the current PIN before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new PIN, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. Phone Lock When the Phone Lock feature is enabled, the phone is locked and yo[...]

S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s SIM Lock When the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. Once you have entered the lock code, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. T o unlock the SIM, you must enter the SIM lock code. FDN Mode The FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you t[...]

103 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s 102 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Quick Menu Menu 5-5 The key can also be used as a shortcut key . When pushed in the appropriate direction in idle mode, it allows you to access specific menu options directly . 1. Select the direction to be assigned a shortcut: • UP ( " ) • DOWN ( ❷ ) • RIGHT ( ❿[...]

104 S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Auto Antenna Menu 5-7 Y ou can decide whether the antenna is to extend and retract automatically . The following options are available. Flip On/Off: the antenna automatically extends when you open the flip cover and retracts when you close the flip cover . Keypad: the antenna automatically extends when you press [...]

105 Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • Write your schedule or T o Do List • Calculate • Check the calendar • Set the current date and time • Set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time (to remind you of an appointment for example) • Find out what time it is in various cities around the world Scheduler Menu 6-[...]

107 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 106 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Alarm Menu 6-2 This option allows you to set the alarm to ring at a specific time. Y ou can set one or more alarms. The following alarms are available. Daily Alarm: the alarm rings every day at the same time. Once Alarm: the alarm rings only once and is then deactivated[...]

109 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 108 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 109 T o erase any mistakes or clear the display , press the key . T o enter a decimal point, press the key . It calculates down to the second decimal place. Examples : Expression Key Sequence Result 12*3+5= 12x3+5 (or ) 41 34+57= 34+57 (or ) 91 45+57= 45 (or ) 102 48-23[...]

111 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 110 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Y ou can choose the following options, by pressing the Options soft key . New: allows you to create a new task. Mark: allows you to mark a task as completed. Edit: allows you to edit an existing task. Sort: allows you to sort the tasks by priority (high, low) or by stat[...]

113 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r 112 O O r r g g a a n n i i s s e e r r Clock Menu 6-7 Using this option, you can set the current date and time. Set Time This option allows you to change the time displayed, using the 24-hour system. Note : Before setting the time, you must specify your time zone, via the World T ime menu option ( 6-6 ). Set[...]

115 114 WWW Services Y ou can use your phone as a Web Browser . Y ou can obtain up-to-date news, weather , sport, and other information as well as use e-mail and other Internet services. Please contact your service provider to open your Internet account. T o use the Web Browser , you must indicate your phone number via the Own Number menu option ( [...]

117 W W W W W W S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s 116 W W W W W W S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s Navigating with the W AP Browser Y ou can surf the Internet using either the phone keys or the W AP Browser menu. Using the Phone Keys When surfing the Internet, the phone keys function differently from the phone mode. T o... Then... Scroll each line of [...]

119 W W W W W W S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s 118 W W W W W W S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s Entering T ext, Numbers, or Symbols When you are prompted to enter text, the current text entry mode appears above the right soft key: abc/Abc/ABC, NUM or SYM 1 ~ 4. T o change modes, press the right soft key until the required mode is displayed. abc/Abc[...]

121 120 3. Setting the Ring T ype T o distinguish between incoming calls on the two lines, you can select a different ring type for each line with the Ring T one menu option ( 4-1 ). See page 76 for further details. 4. Setting Call Diverting Options Y ou can set up call diverting options for each line, via the Call Diverting menu option ( 5-2-1 ). [...]

123 S S o o l l v v i i n n g g P P r r o o b b l l e e m m s s 122 “No service” is displayed • The network connection was lost. Y ou may be in a weak reception area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Move and try again. • Y ou are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider .[...]

125 124 S S o o l l v v i i n n g g P P r r o o b b l l e e m m s s Reference Information Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorised use. The access codes (except for the PUK and PUK2 codes) can be changed using Security menu options. See page[...]

127 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n 126 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Barring Password The 4-digit barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. Y ou obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this funct[...]

129 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n 128 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Safety Information Road Safety • Remember , road safety always comes first! • Do not use a hand-held phone while driving a vehicle. Always park the vehicle before having a conver[...]

131 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n 130 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n • Switch off your cellular phone when in aircraft. The use of cellular phones in aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft or disrupt the cellular n[...]

133 132 R R e e f f e e r r e e n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Glossary T o 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. Active Flip Ability to used the voice dial or voice command features, simpl[...]

135 G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y Roaming Use of your phone when you are outside your home area (when travelling for example). SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) Card containing a chip with all the information required to operate the phone (network and memory information, as well as the subscriber’ s personal data). The SIM card fits into a[...]

137 I I n n d d e e x x C (continued) Contrast ( 5-4-3 ) • 101 Copying phonebook numbers • 39 Cost of calls • 62 CUG ( 5-2-6 )• 96 D Date format ( 6-7-3 ) • 113 setting ( 6-7-2 ) • 113 Deleting melodies • 78 missed calls • 27 phonebook numbers • 39 schedules • 105 tasks • 111 voice dial numbers • 72 Dialled Calls ( 1-3 ) •[...]

139 I I n n d d e e x x P (continued) Phonebook (continued) dialling • 37; 40 editing numbers • 38 erasing numbers • 39 making calls • 23; 37; 40 memory status • 39 options • 36 pasting numbers • 38 playing recorded names • 38 ring tones • 39 searching/dialling • 40 sending text messages • 37 storing numbers/ names • 35 voic[...]

141 SGH-N400 GSM T elephone Quick Reference Card Press and hold . Switch On/Off (Direct Call) ➀ Key in the number . ➁ Press . Make a Call Briefly press . End a Call (V oice Dial) Provided that the name is recorded and the Active Flip menu option ( 5-1-0 ) is set to V oice Dial : ➀ Open the flip cover . ➁ Say the name. ➀ Press the Menu sof[...]

142 ➀ Press the PhoneBook soft key . ➁ Enter the start of the name. ➂ Press the Find soft key . ➃ T o scroll through the names, push up or down. ➄ T o make a call, press . Search for a Name in the PhoneBook ➀ Find the required name. ➁ Press the Options soft key . ➂ Select the V oice Record menu. ➃ Record the name and follow the in[...]