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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 Owner’s Manual explains
your phone’s operations through easy-to-follow instructions.
You’ll 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? There’s a
handy Glossary of Terms in the back of this manual.
We’ve also included some important safety information that you
should know before using your phone. You’ll find the Safety
Considerations in the Appendix.
Still have questions? We’ll 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Your Consumer Package
Your Consumer Package contains the following items:
• Samsung 2500 Series Phone with Hand Strap and Travel
Charger
• Extended Lithium-Ion Battery
• Owner’s Manual, Quick Reference Card,
Accessory Guide, and Warranty card
Samsung SCH-2500
Owner's Manual
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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
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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)
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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.
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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
carrier’s coverage area and receiving service
from another carrier’s 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
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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.
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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.
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TC20 Travel Charger
The TC20 Travel Charger allows you to charge your phone’s
battery from a standard wall outlet. Also, using the TC20 allows
you to make a phone call while the battery is charging. Here’s
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 you’d 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.
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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.
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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.
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• 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.)
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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
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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.
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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
.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.)
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Table 5: Samsung 2500 Series Phone Main Menu
Main Menu
Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2
➪
1
➪
➪
➪
➪
➪
➪
➪
➪
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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.
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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.
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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 you’ve 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
.
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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 you’ve 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.
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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
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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.
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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 caller’s 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 (it’s 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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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.
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Personal Phone Book
Storing Phone Numbers / Names
To store phone numbers / names:
1. Press
2. Press
3. Press
to display the Main Menu.
for Phone Book.
for Add Entry. The screen prompts for the
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
.
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