Samsung D600 Time display

GolfGuru81 · 07-06-2006, 08:49

Hi

I've just recently upgraded my phone from a D500 to a D600. One of the things I've noticed is that on the D500 is that when the phone was not active, it would diplay the time and date on the screen but the D600 just goes blank after inactivity on the phone. Is there a setting somewhere on the phone to get it to display the date and time as it's really handy to see the date and time without having to slide the phone and view it that way.

Much appreciated.

mattworld · 07-06-2006, 10:15

Press and hold the volume key (either up or down), it'll then display the date and time for a few seconds.

GolfGuru81 · 07-06-2006, 10:33

Cool thanks matt, is it not possible to have the time and date to be displayed at all times?

markbyrne · 07-06-2006, 11:11

I called Samsung about this & they advised that the time will not display in standby mode.

Back to Nokia or Sony Eric for me

GolfGuru81 · 07-06-2006, 12:19

I'm not too bothered about it but it's kind of strange that they didn't add it as it's useful to see the time without actually having to press a button on the phone, well that's life i suppose

mattworld · 07-06-2006, 13:36

It really annoyed me at first, but I've kind of got used to it, it must save on battery power though as the display isn't always on.

qpw3141 · 07-06-2006, 13:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by maj81

I'm not too bothered about it but it's kind of strange that they didn't add it as it's useful to see the time without actually having to press a button on the phone, well that's life i suppose

There are these really amazing, high tech gadgets available now that make finding out the time a real breeze.

You don't need to get your phone out, or press anything.

What they are are tiny little clocks that you can actually strap to your wrist so that you can tell the time just by looking.

It was thought at first that they wouldn't catch on, but now there are shops that specialise in their sale. Even Argos do them.

markbyrne · 07-06-2006, 15:12

There's always one smart @rse

GrantM · 07-06-2006, 15:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by qpw3141

There are these really amazing, high tech gadgets available now that make finding out the time a real breeze.

You don't need to get your phone out, or press anything.

What they are are tiny little clocks that you can actually strap to your wrist so that you can tell the time just by looking.

It was thought at first that they wouldn't catch on, but now there are shops that specialise in their sale. Even Argos do them.

Bit heavy on the arm tho

Ive just got a sony erickson w810i and that doesnt display the time either unless you press a button. I had a d500 previous aswell and i miss that feature of it always showing the time and if you have had a text or a call.

GolfGuru81 · 07-06-2006, 18:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by qpw3141

There are these really amazing, high tech gadgets available now that make finding out the time a real breeze.

You don't need to get your phone out, or press anything.

What they are are tiny little clocks that you can actually strap to your wrist so that you can tell the time just by looking.

It was thought at first that they wouldn't catch on, but now there are shops that specialise in their sale. Even Argos do them.

Well have you ever thought that some people don't like to wear watches, what's the point when your phone can do it for you

qpw3141 · 08-06-2006, 10:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by maj81

Well have you ever thought that some people don't like to wear watches, what's the point when your phone can do it for you

Hey, chill. I didn't say that anyone should be forced to use one method or another. Just pointing out the alternatives.

If you want to look like a gawky teenager trying to impress its mates by fumbling for its phone to see what the time is, go right ahead

Fr3Ak · 08-06-2006, 15:19

Ah, those were the days........
Teenagers..........
Fumbling...........

GolfGuru81 · 08-06-2006, 18:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by qpw3141

Hey, chill. I didn't say that anyone should be forced to use one method or another. Just pointing out the alternatives.

If you want to look like a gawky teenager trying to impress its mates by fumbling for its phone to see what the time is, go right ahead

I'm no teenager and if you must know, most of my friends use their phones to tell the time too and I'm pretty sure a lot of other people do too

07-06-2006, 08:49	#1
GolfGuru81 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 772	Samsung D600 Time display Hi I've just recently upgraded my phone from a D500 to a D600. One of the things I've noticed is that on the D500 is that when the phone was not active, it would diplay the time and date on the screen but the D600 just goes blank after inactivity on the phone. Is there a setting somewhere on the phone to get it to display the date and time as it's really handy to see the date and time without having to slide the phone and view it that way. Much appreciated.

07-06-2006, 10:15	#2
mattworld Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 701	Press and hold the volume key (either up or down), it'll then display the date and time for a few seconds.

07-06-2006, 10:33	#3
GolfGuru81 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 772	Cool thanks matt, is it not possible to have the time and date to be displayed at all times?

07-06-2006, 11:11	#4
markbyrne Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 40	I called Samsung about this & they advised that the time will not display in standby mode. Back to Nokia or Sony Eric for me

07-06-2006, 12:19	#5
GolfGuru81 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 772	I'm not too bothered about it but it's kind of strange that they didn't add it as it's useful to see the time without actually having to press a button on the phone, well that's life i suppose

07-06-2006, 13:36	#6
mattworld Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 701	It really annoyed me at first, but I've kind of got used to it, it must save on battery power though as the display isn't always on.

07-06-2006, 13:45	#7
qpw3141 Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,238	Quote: Originally Posted by maj81 I'm not too bothered about it but it's kind of strange that they didn't add it as it's useful to see the time without actually having to press a button on the phone, well that's life i suppose There are these really amazing, high tech gadgets available now that make finding out the time a real breeze. You don't need to get your phone out, or press anything. What they are are tiny little clocks that you can actually strap to your wrist so that you can tell the time just by looking. It was thought at first that they wouldn't catch on, but now there are shops that specialise in their sale. Even Argos do them.

07-06-2006, 15:12	#8
markbyrne Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 40	There's always one smart @rse

07-06-2006, 15:36	#9
GrantM Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 207	Quote: Originally Posted by qpw3141 There are these really amazing, high tech gadgets available now that make finding out the time a real breeze. You don't need to get your phone out, or press anything. What they are are tiny little clocks that you can actually strap to your wrist so that you can tell the time just by looking. It was thought at first that they wouldn't catch on, but now there are shops that specialise in their sale. Even Argos do them. Bit heavy on the arm tho Ive just got a sony erickson w810i and that doesnt display the time either unless you press a button. I had a d500 previous aswell and i miss that feature of it always showing the time and if you have had a text or a call.

07-06-2006, 18:24	#10
GolfGuru81 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 772	Quote: Originally Posted by qpw3141 There are these really amazing, high tech gadgets available now that make finding out the time a real breeze. You don't need to get your phone out, or press anything. What they are are tiny little clocks that you can actually strap to your wrist so that you can tell the time just by looking. It was thought at first that they wouldn't catch on, but now there are shops that specialise in their sale. Even Argos do them. Well have you ever thought that some people don't like to wear watches, what's the point when your phone can do it for you

08-06-2006, 10:22	#11
qpw3141 Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,238	Quote: Originally Posted by maj81 Well have you ever thought that some people don't like to wear watches, what's the point when your phone can do it for you Hey, chill. I didn't say that anyone should be forced to use one method or another. Just pointing out the alternatives. If you want to look like a gawky teenager trying to impress its mates by fumbling for its phone to see what the time is, go right ahead

08-06-2006, 15:19	#12
Fr3Ak Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North of England Posts: 113	Ah, those were the days........ Teenagers.......... Fumbling...........

08-06-2006, 18:30	#13
GolfGuru81 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 772	Quote: Originally Posted by qpw3141 Hey, chill. I didn't say that anyone should be forced to use one method or another. Just pointing out the alternatives. If you want to look like a gawky teenager trying to impress its mates by fumbling for its phone to see what the time is, go right ahead I'm no teenager and if you must know, most of my friends use their phones to tell the time too and I'm pretty sure a lot of other people do too

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