Samsung SCH-2500 series User manual

OWNERS MANUAL
SCH-2500
Series

Samsung
SCH-2500 Series
DUAL-BAND TRI-MODE
DIGITAL TELEPHONE
Owner’s Manual
Please read this manual before operating
the phone, and keep it for future reference.

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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
i
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

Table Of Contents
ii
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

Table Of Contents
iii
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

Table Of Contents
iv
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

Table Of Contents
v
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