Page 1 SCH-u540 Series P O R T A B L E A l l D i g i t a l M o b i l e P h o n e User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
Page 2: Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state...
Page 3: Disclaimer Of Warranties; Exclusion Of Liability
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Getting Started ...4 Turning Your Phone On and Off ...4 Setting Up Voicemail ...4 Understanding this User Manual ...5 Notes and Tips ...5 Understanding Your Phone ...6 Features of Your Phone ...6 Open View of Your Phone ...7 Closed View of Your Phone ...9 Command Keys ...10 Understanding the Display Screen ...12 Battery ...16...
Page 5 Finding My Phone Number ...56 Messaging ... 57 Types of Messages ...57 Retrieving New Messages ...58 Creating and Sending Text Messages ...58 Creating and Sending Picture Messages ...60 Creating and Sending Video Messages ...61 Receiving Picture Messages ...63 Receiving Video Messages ...64 Message Folders ...65 Changing Message Settings ...72 Voicemail ...73...
Page 6 Other Important Safety Information ...140 Product Performance ... 141 Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...142 Battery Standby and Talk Time ...142 Battery Precautions ...142 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ...144 Care and Maintenance ...144 Warranty Information ...146 Standard Limited Warranty ...146 Index ...150...
Page 7: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started Topics Covered • Turning Your Phone On and Off • Setting Up Voicemail • Understanding this User Manual • Notes and Tips This section allows you to start using your phone after activating your service, setting up your voicemail, contacting customer support, or getting an understanding of how this manual is put together.
Page 8: Voicemail Setup
Voicemail Setup* Press and hold wireless phone number from any touch-tone phone. When the recorded announcement begins, press (if applicable). An easy-to-follow setup tutorial will begin. Follow the instructions to set up your new password and record a greeting. Listen to Voicemail Press and hold You are then prompted to enter your password followed by Follow the recorded prompts to listen to messages, change administrative...
Page 9: Understanding Your Phone
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Topics Covered • Features of Your Phone • Open View of Your Phone • Closed View of Your Phone • Command Keys • Understanding the Display Screen • Battery This section outlines key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use.
Page 10: Open View Of Your Phone
Open View of Your Phone The following illustration shows the main internal features of your phone: 1. Internal LCD 2. OK Key 3. Left Soft Key 4. Camera/Camcorder Key 5. Send Key 6. Voicemail Key 7. Special Function Key 8. Microphone 9.
Page 11 Features Internal LCD: Displays all the information needed to operate your phone. OK Key: Pressing when navigating through a menu accepts the highlighted choice in a menu. Left Soft Key: This key is used to navigate through menus and applications by selecting the choice indicated on the lower left area of the display screen.
Page 12: Closed View Of Your Phone
Closed View of Your Phone The following illustration shows the main external features of your phone: 2. Volume Key 3. Lock/Unlock Key for Touchpad Screen 4. Rewind Key 5. Speaker *The microSD™ memory card slot is located underneath the battery cover on the lower left side of the handset. Features Camera Lens: Allows you to take photos or shoot video.
Page 13: Left Soft Key
Play/Pause Key: Music play or pause key. microSD™ Memory Card Slot*: Allows you to insert a microSD™ memory card to add additional memory and storage capacity. Fast Forward Key: Music fast forward key. Press and hold to fast forward music. Tap to go to the next song. Speakerphone Key: Press this key to enable/disable the speakerphone option.
Page 14: Navigation Key
To erase the previous word in a sentence, press and hold • To back up one menu level, briefly press • Press and hold • End Key Press and hold the End key ( • Press to disconnect a call. •...
Page 15: Understanding The Display Screen
Touch Keypad Lock Press Lock/Unlock Key ( lock icon located on the left side of your phone to lock/ unlock the touch keypad(i.e. Pause, and Fast Forward) on the front of the u540. Note: The music touch keys are only functional when the backlight is on. Understanding the Display Screen The top line of your phone’s display contain icons that indicate network status, battery power, signal strength,...
Page 16 Digital signal strength: Appears when your phone is receiving digital data. Appears when your phone is on and indicates the current signal strength. More bars indicate a stronger signal. Standalone Mode: Appears when Standalone Mode is on. When on, all RF functions for your phone are disabled, and you cannot use your phone to place or receive calls.
Page 17: Bottom Display Icons
Bluetooth Connected: Indicates Bluetooth wireless technology is active and connected. Hold - Keys Locked: Indicates that music player keys are locked and are not functional. Press again to unlock the music player keys. Battery Level: More bars indicate a greater charge. When the battery is low, an empty battery icon flashes and the phone sounds an alert, which indicates your phone is about to shut down.
Page 18: Dialogue Boxes
Alarm On: Indicates that your phone has a set alarm. Auto Answer: Automatic answer is enabled. Your phone automatically picks up calls after the designated time with the stereo headset or when your Bluetooth headset or Bluetooth hands-free car kit is connected. SSL: Indicates the secure socket layer is active transmits your communications over the internet in an encrypted format.
Page 19: Battery
Note: When using a non-supported battery the handset can only be used for the duration of the life of the battery and cannot be recharged. Important!: Using a non-supported battery may cause damage to your phone. Use a Samsung supported battery only.
Page 20: Install The Battery
Install the Battery Press down, and slide the battery cover back and lift up to remove it. Insert the top end of the battery into the phone housing by using the direction of the arrow printed on the battery. The gold contacts on the top of the battery should match up with those on the phone.
Page 21: Remove The Battery
Charge the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
Page 22: Battery Indicator
Travel Charger The travel charger is a convenient, light-weight charger that rapidly charges your phone from any 120/ 220 VAC outlet. Plug the large end of the travel charger into a standard 120/220 VAC wall outlet. Insert the smaller end of the travel charger into the charger/ accessory connector on the left side of the phone.
Page 23: Call Functions
Section 3: Call Functions Topics Covered • Making a Call • Answering a Call • Call In-Progress Options • Recent Calls • Roaming • TTY ® • VoiceSignal This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call.
Page 24: Answering A Call
If the entry contains more than one number, use the up or down navigation key to highlight the desired number. Press Answering a Call When you receive an incoming call, press soft key Ignore to send the call to voicemail, or left soft key Quiet to silence the ringer.
Page 25: Recent Calls
Use the navigation key to highlight a menu. Press highlighted menu or to activate the feature. Press the left soft key again to unmute the call. Recent Calls When you place, miss, or receive a call, a record of the call is saved in Recent Calls, which is a listing of the different types of calls you can either receive or make.
Page 26: Call History Icons
• Details: Displays details about the caller if entered in Contacts. • Erase: Deletes the call from Call History. • Lock/Unlock: Locks or unlocks the entry to prevent accidental deletion. • View Timers: Select to view the call timers for your phone. Press the down navigation key to highlight an option.
Page 27: Delete Call History Entries
Use the up/down navigation keys to highlight the desired entry type (Mobile 1, Mobile 2, Home, Work, Or Fax) then press Enter a name for the entry using the keypad. Press the left soft key Abc if you wish to select a different method of text entry, such as Word, Abc, ABC, 123, or Symbols.
Page 28: Delete All Call History Entries
Delete All Call History Entries From the main screen, press Press the right soft key display. Press the down navigation key to highlight Erase All and press Yes or No at the ERASE ALL ENTRIES? pop-up screen. Press Roaming What is Roaming? Your phone can roam on other digital networks.
Page 29: Tty
Your phone is fully TTY compatible. Connect the TTY equipment to the headset jack, which is located on the right side of the phone. Before you can use your phone with a TTY device, you’ll need to enable TTY functions in the phone. From the main screen, press highlight Press...
Page 30: Voicesignal Settings
VoiceSignal Settings You can adjust the settings and preferences for VoiceSignal by opening Voice Commands menu. Using this menu, you can change the following Voice Commands features: Tips for adapting Digit Dial • Digit Dial Adaptation • Reset Digit Dial Adaptation •...
Page 31: Adapting Voicesignal
better recognition by adjusting the Sensitivity setting toward Reject Less. If you frequently experience false activations (VoiceSignal detects a wrong match), you might be able to get better performance by adjusting the Sensitivity setting toward Reject More. • Digit Dialing: Use the Digit Dialing menu to adapt digit dialing to your voice. Adapt Digits : Lets you adapt digits, which can improve voice recognition of phone numbers.
Page 32: Tips For Adapting Digit Dial
Tips for adapting Digit Dial Adapt digits in a quiet place. • Make sure you wait for the beep before starting to speak. • Speak clearly, and say each digit distinctly. • If you make a mistake while recording a sequence of digits, or if there is an •...
Page 33: Reset Digit Dial Adaptation
Reset Digit Dial Adaptation This option erases an adaptation and resets Digit Dial to its original state. From the main screen, press highlight Press Tools, then Press Voice Settings, then Highlight screen displays requesting confirmation of reset. Note: If you have not performed the Adapt Digits function, the Reset Digits option will not be accessible. Press to proceed.
Page 34: Send Text Msg
“Say the name or number” plays through the earpiece. To use Digit Dialing, say the area code and number that you want to dial into the microphone, clearly and naturally. The number that you said is repeated through the earpiece and your phone dials the number.
Page 35: Send Picture
Say the name exactly as it is displayed in your Contacts list, first name followed by last name. The contact name appears in the To: field. For more information, refer to "Creating and Sending Text Messages" on page 58. Send Picture Send Picture allows you to access the Picture Messaging menu.
Page 36: Opening Applications
Name Lookup To perform a name lookup, you’ll need to have some entries in your Contacts list. From the main screen, press the Voice Commands key ( A list of commands appears in the display and the audio prompt "Please say a command"...
Page 37: Checking Phone Status
The menu option spoken opens. Checking Phone Status From the main screen, press the Voice Commands key ( A list of commands appears in the display and the audio prompt "Please say a command" plays through the earpiece or speakerphone--if it is enabled.
Page 38: Help Guide
Help Guide Provides helpful information on how to use VoiceSignal. From the main screen, press the Voice Commands key ( A list of commands appears in the display and the audio prompt “Please say a command” plays through them earpiece or speakerphone—if it is enabled.
Page 39: Menu Navigation
Section 4: Menu Navigation Topics Covered • Menu Navigation • Navigation Key Shortcuts • Menu Outline This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of all the available menus associated with your phone. Menu Navigation Access menus using the navigation keys, two soft keys shortcut.
Page 40: Navigation Key Shortcuts
Navigation Key Shortcuts From the main screen, press a navigation key (as illustrated below) to launch its corresponding application. The Navigation key default settings can be customized to select other functions. For more information on how to customize your Navigation key see "Set Shortcut Key" on page 85. From the main screen, press highlight Press...
Page 41 6: Sync Music 2: Picture & Video 1: V CAST Videos 2: Get New Pictures 1: Get New Applications 3: My Pictures 4: My Videos 5: Take Picture 6: Record Video 7: PIX Place 3: Games 1: Get New Applications 4: News &...
Page 42 5: Friends 4: Speed Dials 5: My Name Card RECENT CALLS 1: Missed 2: Received 3: Dialed 4: All 5: View Timers SETTINGS & TOOLS 1: My Account 2: Tools 1: Voice Commands 1: Voice Dial 2: Voice Settings 3: Menu Readout 4: Digit Dial Readout 5: Call Announcement 2: Calculator...
Page 43 1: Get New Ringtones 2: Vibrate 3: Reminder 2: Picture-Video Message 1: Tone 1: Get New Ringtones 2: Vibrate 3: Reminder 3: Voicemail 1: Tone 1: Get New Ringtones 2: Vibrate 3: Reminder 4: Device Connect 3: Keypad Sounds 4: Keypad Volume 5: Service Alerts 1: ERI 2: Minute Beep...
Page 44 2: Front Screen 5: Display Themes 6: Dial Fonts 1: Style 2: Size 7: Clock Format 1: Main Clock 2: Front Clock 6: Phone Settings 1: Standalone Mode 2: Set Shortcut Keys 3: Language 4: Location 5: Security 6: System Select 7: NAM Selection 8: Quick Search 7: Call Settings...
Page 45: Entering Text
Section 5: Entering Text Topics Covered • Changing the Text Entry Mode • Entering Text Using Word Mode • Entering Upper and Lower Case • Entering Symbols • Entering Numbers This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone.
Page 46: Entering Upper And Lower Case
Enter the phone number or Email address of the recipient, then press the down navigation key to move to the Text field. Press the left soft key text entry mode options. Abc is highlighted by default. Use the up/down navigation keys to highlight Word, then press Now, for practice, enter the word “Hello”...
Page 47: Entering Numbers
Press the left soft key the text entry mode options. Abc is highlighted by default. Use the up/down navigation keys to highlight Symbols, then press appears in the display. Press left soft key through the other symbols, if necessary. Enter the key that corresponds with the symbol that you wish to enter. For example, press symbols.
Page 48: Understanding Your Contacts
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts Topics Covered • Opening Contacts Menu • Contacts Icons • Adding a Contact • Adding Pauses • Contact Groups • Finding a Contact Entry • Editing an Existing Contact Entry • Deleting a Contact Entry •...
Page 49: Contacts Icons
Contacts Icons You can assign multiple entries to a contact. The icons in the following table represent all available entry types Mobile 1 icon. Enter a mobile number for the entry in this field. Home icon. Enter a home number for the entry in this field. Work icon.
Page 50: Adding A Contact
Adding a Contact When you add information to your Contacts, you can add it as a new entry or as an existing entry. Method 1 Creating a new Contact from the main screen From the main screen, press Press New Contact to enter the contact information. Enter a name for the entry using the keypad.
Page 51 Press to enter the number as a Add New Contact, press to add the number to Update Existing or press to Notepad. If you selected Add New Contact, the following types are available. • Mobile 1 • Mobile 2 • Home •...
Page 52: Adding Pauses
An UPDATE EXISTING pop-up screen with a selection list of entry types displays. Use the up or down navigation keys to highlight the desired type then press your Contacts. Method 3 Storing Numbers After a Call Once you’ve finished a call, you can store the number of the caller to your Contact List.
Page 53: Contact Groups
Contact Groups You can place Contact entries into categories, called “Groups.” Groups allow you to search your Contacts faster, quickly send messages to one or more group members, and more. Note: By default, new entries to your Contacts are placed into the No Group unless another group is specified.
Page 54: Create A New Group
Create a New Group In addition to the five groups already in your phone, you can create additional groups (a maximum of 25). New groups can be named anything you like as long as their names are within the 32-character limit. From the main screen, press Press Groups.
Page 55: Send A Picture Message To Members Of A Group
Send a Picture Message to Members of a Group Note: Only available within Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area. From the main screen, press Press Groups. Your existing groups appear in the display. Highlight the desired group name and press the right soft key Options.
Page 56: Finding A Contacts Entry
• Video: Add an image from the My Videos gallery to the message. • Subject: Add a subject to the Video Message. • Name Card: Attach a Name Card or an entry in your Contacts to the message. Once you’ve finished adding the desired content to your Video Message, press SEND to send the Video Message to the intended recipients.
Page 57: Speed Dialing
Speed Dialing Note: 1-Touch, 2-Touch, and 3-Touch dialing allows you to call numbers stored in your Contact List quicker. Speed dialing allows you to press and hold a key (or keys) to dial the number associated with those key(s). There are three types of speed dialing; 1-touch, 2-touch, and 3-touch dialing.
Page 58: My Name Card
Continue to assign speed dial entries or press main screen. My Name Card My Name Card allows you to create a virtual business card. Once completed, you can send the card to recipients as a vCard attachment. From the main screen, press Press My Name Card.
Page 59: Finding My Phone Number
“CONNECTING” appears in the display. When the information is exchanged, a message will appear that the transfer is complete. Note: ** All information will be transferred except for group name and ringtone. Finding My Phone Number My Number displays the ten-digit number assigned to your phone. From the main screen, press key to highlight Press...
Page 60: Messaging
Section 7: Messaging Topics Covered • Types of Messages • Retrieving New Messages • Creating and Sending Text Messages • Creating and Sending Picture Messages • Creating and Sending Video Messages • Receiving Picture Messages • Receiving Video Messages • Message Folders •...
Page 61: Retrieving New Messages
Retrieving New Messages While text messages from other phones are delivered directly to your phone, Picture and Video messages and Email will be stored in the Inbox of the message server and the server will alert you to new messages. Therefore you need to retrieve new messages to your phone and read them on the phone.
Page 62 Press the down navigation key or text field, compose your message using the keypad. At any point while composing a message, press the left soft key soft key Press the left soft key Word, Abc, ABC,123, and Symbols modes of text entry. Press the right soft key the options listed: •...
Page 63: Creating And Sending Picture Messages
Creating and Sending Picture Messages Note: Only available within Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area. Picture Message combines text, picture, and sound creating an intuitive message. This is also known as Multimedia Messaging (MMS). From the main screen, press the left soft key Press New Message.
Page 64: Creating And Sending Video Messages
• Cancel Message: Cancels the message and allows you to save it in the Drafts folder. Note: If you do not select an option press the Press the down navigation key to highlight the Picture field. Press the left soft key to attach the highlighted image.
Page 65 Press the down navigation key or text field, compose your message using the keypad. At any point while composing a message, press the left soft key right soft key Press the left soft key Word, Abc, ABC,123, and Symbols modes of text entry. Press the right soft key the options listed: •...
Page 66: Receiving Picture Messages
Receiving Picture Messages When you receive a new Picture Message, NEW PIC-VIDEO MSG appears in the display along with the options View Now, or View Later. Note: For the option Reject to appear in the display when you receive a Picture Message, Auto Receive mode must be set to Off in the Message Settings menu.
Page 67: Receiving Video Messages
Receiving Video Messages When you receive a new Video Message, NEW PIC-VIDEO MSG appears in the display along with the options View Now, or View Later. Note: For the option Reject to appear in the display when you receive a Video Message, Auto Receive mode must be set to Off in the Message Settings menu.
Page 68: Receive Messages While In A Call
Receive Messages While in a Call When you receive a message while in a call, the NEW TXT MESSAGE or NEW PIC-VIDEO MSG(S) dialog box appears in the display. Press View now, or press the up/down navigation key to highlight View later and press Note: Text messages can only be viewed during a call.
Page 69 While viewing a message press the right soft key display the available options. Options are dependent on the message type: • For Text Messages the following options appear in the display: Forward : Forwards the message to another recipient. Reply w/copy : Replies to the received message with a text message, picture message or video message and allows you to send a copy of the message to another contact.
Page 70: Review Messages In The Sent Folder
Add To Contacts : Save the number of the sender to your Contacts as a new entry or add to an existing entry Message Info : Provides the following information: From (also provides the date and time the message was sent), Callback Number, Priority, Message Type, Size and if a Picture, Sound or Name Card were included in the message.
Page 71 Message Info : Provides the following information: Send To Number (also provides the date and time the message was sent), Priority, Message Type, Size, Attachment(s) (if a Graphic, Sound or Name Card were included in the message), Status, and Cause Code. •...
Page 72: Create A Draft Text Message
Drafts Draft messages are those that have been composed but never sent. You can return to the Drafts folder at any time to view, edit, or send a draft message. Create a Draft Text Message From the main screen, press the left soft key Press New Message.
Page 73 - Priority Level: Save the message with a High or Normal priority. Callback # : Provides the ability to send a callback # with the message. - Validity Period: message is valid. Deferred Delivery : Allows you to enter a date and time in which to defer delivery for this text message.
Page 74 Cancel Message : Cancels the message and allows you to save it in the Drafts folder. • Sound: Insert a sound byte. Note: Press the left soft key Preview : Allows you to preview the message. Save As Draft : Save the message to your Draft folder. Priority Level : Save the message with a High or Normal priority.
Page 75: Changing Message Settings
- Deferred Delivery: delivery for this text message. Remove Name Card: Deletes the name card. Cancel Message : Cancels the message and allows you to save it in the Drafts folder. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired option. Press perform the function for the highlighted option.
Page 76: Voicemail
message when 50 Picture-Video messages are stored in the Inbox. Choose from On or Off. Quick Text : Displays the Quick Text pre-defined entries for Text Message and Picture-Video Message. Press the right soft key Quick Text list or press the left soft key text and press list.
Page 77: View Voicemail Messages In The Inbox Folder
View Voicemail Messages in the Inbox Folder From the main screen, press the left soft key, Press Voicemail. Press CALL to dial voicemail and retrieve your message(s). Email This menu allows you to send and receive Email using Mobile Web. To use your Email, follow these steps: From the main screen, press the left soft key, Press...
Page 78: Chat
Chat You have the ability to join wireless chat rooms from your phone. Send messages including text and icons to many chat room participants or launch one-on-one (private) chat rooms. To access a chat room from the browser: From the main screen, press the left soft key Press Chat.
Page 79: Changing Your Settings
Section 8: Changing Your Settings Topics Covered • My Account • Tools • Bluetooth Menu • Sounds Settings • Display Settings • Phone Settings • Call Settings • Memory • Phone Info This section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes display settings, security settings, and extra settings associated with your phone.
Page 80: Bluetooth Menu
Bluetooth Menu About Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet without requiring a physical connection. Unlike infrared, you don't need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth.
Page 81 DUN: Dial Up Networking • DUN provides a standard to access the Internet and other dial-up services over Bluetooth wireless technology. The most common scenario is accessing the Internet from a laptop by dialing up on a mobile phone, wirelessly. OPP: Object Push Profile (vCard only) •...
Page 82: Call Sounds
A list of found Bluetooth devices will be displayed. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight a Bluetooth device. Press devices. Enter the passkey (0000 for most Bluetooth® devices) and press pair with the device you selected. Select Yes to pair the devices. Once connected the Bluetooth Connected icon appears in the upper half of the display.
Page 83: Alert Sounds
Press Call Sounds. Press Call Ringtone to get new ringtones from “Get It Now” (Get New Applications) or choose from pre-loaded ringtones. Press Call Vibrate to turn Call Vibrate On or Off. Press to save the setting. Alert Sounds From the main screen, press highlight Press Sounds Settings.
Page 84: Display Settings
Service Alerts From the main screen, press highlight Press Sounds Settings. Press Service Alerts. For the following options, you can turn the Service Alert On or Off. • ERI: Sounds an alert when you go into and out of your coverage areas. •...
Page 85 Use the navigation key to select an option and press Banner Banner allows you to create your own personalized greeting that appears in main screen. Or you can display the network to which you are subscribed. To create a personal banner: From the main screen, press highlight Press...
Page 86 Duration : Can be set to 7 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds, Always On, or Always Off. Brightness : Use the navigation key to adjust the brightness. • Keypad: The following options are for the keypad. 7 Seconds : The keypad is on for 7 seconds. 15 Seconds : The keypad is on for 15 seconds.
Page 87: Display Themes
Display Themes Choose from 3 preset themes used for the menu display. From the main screen, press highlight Press Display Settings. Press Display Themes. Use the navigation key to select an option and press Dial Fonts From the main screen, press highlight Press Display Settings.
Page 88: Standalone Mode
Phone Settings The Phone Settings menu provides the ability to access the following menus: Standalone Mode With Standalone Mode on, all RF functions for your phone are disabled, and you cannot use your phone to place or receive calls. From the main screen, press highlight Press Phone Settings.
Page 89 Location Note: This feature is only available on the Verizon Wireless network. The Location Global Positioning Service (GPS) setting identifies your location to the network. You can fully enable this setting or set GPS to work only in the case that you dial 911 from your phone.
Page 90: Lock Phone
Lock Phone Lock Phone restricts the use of your phone with the exception of outgoing calls to 911. Lock Phone allows you to answer calls, but to place calls (except to emergency numbers) you have to unlock the phone. From the main screen, press highlight Press Phone Settings.
Page 91: Resetting Your Phone
Enter the Lock Code then press digits of your telephone number. Press Location Setting. Highlight Lock Setting and press Edit Lock Code The default lock code is the last four digits of your phone number. Edit Code allows you to change this code to a lock code of your preference. From the main screen, press highlight Press...
Page 92: System Select
Highlight Yes and press return to the Security list Call Emergency Numbers in Lock Mode In Lock Mode, you can dial 911 to place an emergency call. Note: If you dial 911, your phone dials the emergency number immediately (no prompt). System Select The System Select menu allows you to set your roaming options.
Page 93: Searching For A Contact
Press Quick Search. Press the right soft key Quick Search. Press Select On or Off and press Searching for a Contact From the main screen, press the first three numeric keys that correspond to the letters of the contacts name. For example, to search for “Sally”...
Page 94: Call Settings
Call Settings The Call Settings menu allows you to select the method for answering incoming calls, setting redial options, setting data options, voice privacy, and more. Answer Options The Answer Options menu allows you to select the method for answering incoming calls.
Page 95: One Touch Dial
One Touch Dial You can use this option to enable or disable the speed dialing feature. From the main screen, press highlight Press Call Settings. Press One Touch Dial. Select On or Off and press For more information, refer to "Speed Dialing" on page 54. Voice Privacy Note: This feature is only available on the Verizon Wireless network.
Page 96: Memory
DTMF Tones Use this menu to set DTMF settings to Normal, or Long. From the main screen, press highlight Press Call Settings. Press DTMF Tones. The following options appear in the display: • Normal: Select for a normal tone. • Long: Select for an extended tone. Use the navigation key to select an option and press Memory The Memory menu allows you to manage your Save Options (for Pictures, Videos,...
Page 97: Phone Info
• Card Memory: Allows you to see memory usage of everything stored on your microSD™ card. The following file options are available for the removable microSD™ memory card: Card Memory Usage : Displays the current memory usage and allocation figures for the various applications and folders stored on the card. These include: Total Used, Available, My Pictures, My Videos, Ringtones, My Music, and My Sounds.
Page 98: Multimedia
Section 9: Multimedia Topics Covered • Get It Now • Music & Tones • Picture & Video • Games • News & Info • Tools on the Go • Extras This section describes how to download and play music, tones, and video. It also outlines how to take, record and store images and videos, sounds, and ringtones using your phone.
Page 99: Music & Tones
Press View Log to see the file transfer activity. Press the Press Help to display a list of frequently asked questions. Use the navigation key to highlight an item and press Press the Music & Tones This menu allows you to get new tunes and tones, record new sounds, and set tunes and tones as your ringtone.
Page 100: Get New Ringtones
Under the File System option, select FAT32 and click the Start button. Your microSD™ memory card will be reformatted. Remove the microSD™ card from the SD card reader and insert it back into your phone. The My Music directory will automatically be created on the microSD™...
Page 101: My Music
You are connected to the web server and presented with available provider ringtone applications. To return to the main screen, press the My Ringtones From the main screen, press highlight Press My Ringtones. Press Get New Ringtones to access the web to download new ringtones.
Page 102 Note: To create a playlist, see "Creating a Playlist" on page 100 for more information. Press the Play/Pause ( Forward ( You can use the Fast Forward ( another song track. Press and hold the Fast Forward ( ) keys to forward or rewind the current song. Playing Music with the Flip Open From the main screen, press highlight...
Page 103: Creating A Playlist
• Add to playlist: Add song to playlist. • Move song: Moves the song from the microSD™ card to the phone and from the phone to the microSD™ card. Displays when microSD™ card is inserted. • Erase song: Erases the selected file. •...
Page 104: Editing A Playlist
Highlight a song, press the right soft key Add to playlist. Highlight the appropriate playlist and press To return to the main screen, press the Editing a Playlist From the main screen, press highlight Press My Music. Press Playlists. Highlight the playlist you would like to edit and press the right soft key Options.
Page 105: Sync Music
Sync Music This option allows you to transfer music files from your PC. In order to use this option, you must load Windows Media Player 10 is only compatible with Windows XP For setup of Windows Media • To download the Windows Media http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/mp10/default.aspx •...
Page 106: V Cast Video
A Synchronization Complete message will appear on the phone when downloading is complete. Disconnect the USB cable (purchased seperately). To return to the main screen, press the Picture & Video This menu allows you to get new Pictures and Videos via a wireless Internet connection (Mobile Web) or take new Pictures or Videos using your phone’s camera/ camcorder.
Page 107: Downloading A Video Clip
Downloading a Video Clip Launch V CAST Videos and select a video you want to save. For information about launching your video player and choosing a video clip, review steps 1-5 of the previous section, “Browsing, Selecting and Playing Video Clips” above. To download and save the highlighted video, press clip will be saved to My Video.
Page 108: Get New Pictures
After reading terms, highlight Save to accept and press Cancel to decline and press Note: Fees apply for text messages/alerts both sent and received. Get New Pictures From the main screen, press highlight Press Picture & Video. Press Get New Pictures. Press Get New Applications.
Page 109: My Videos
My Videos My Videos allows you to review videos taken with the camcorder feature or downloaded and stored into your phone and/or microSD are stored in My Videos. You can access video clips without launching the V CAST Videos application and delete your saved video clips directly. From the main screen, press highlight Press...
Page 110: Pix Place
PIX Place Sends pictures to your online album. Note: You must first setup your account on the Verizon Wireless website: www.verizonwireless.com before establishing a connection. From the main screen, press highlight Press Picture & Video. Press PIX Place. The PIX Place sign-on screen displays. Enter your Mobile Number and Password.
Page 111 Icon Display : Allows you to hide or view the camera icons in the display. Select Display All, Partial, Guideline, No Icons. Shutter Sound : Use the up or down navigation key to select Ready Sound or Shutter Sound. Once selected use the left or right navigation key to select a Ready Sound or Shutter Sound.
Page 112: Record Video
Record Video This menu launches the camcorder. From the main screen, press highlight Tip: Alternatively to launch the camera, press the Camera/Camcorder key ( If you would like to switch to the camcorder, press and hold the Camera/Camcorder key ( launch camcorder.
Page 113: Games
Press the left soft key To exit the camcorder, press the Note: If you receive an incoming call while using your camcorder, the video recording is stopped. You will be presented with the call Ignore / Accept screen. If you ignore the call, then you are given the choice to Save, Play or Erase the video.
Page 114: News & Info
News & Info From the main screen, press highlight Tip: Alternatively to launch the Verizon Wireless Mobile Web, press the Up arrow navigation key. Press News & Info. The browser is launched and a pop up screen with available applications is displayed.
Page 115: Extras
Note: The Tools on the Go menu will display all downloaded applications, with the most current download first. Extras Extras is paid application which, after installation, acts as a backup assistant for your Address Book. Get Extras saves your address book entries to a database to protect them in the event that your phone is damaged and allows them to be retrieved at a later date.
Page 116: Tools
Section 10: Tools Topics Covered • Voice Commands • Calculator • Calendar • Alarm Clock • World Clock • Stop Watch • Notepad The topics covered in this section allow you to schedule appointments, view the calendar, set an alarm, view time zones, take notes, and perform simple math calculations Voice Commands For more information, refer to "VoiceSignal™"...
Page 117 • Up key: [+] Addition • Down key: [-] Subtraction • Right key: [x] Multiplication • Left key: [÷] Division Use the keypad to enter the second number into your equation. Press (=) to perform the calculation and view the result. Calculates the tip and determine how much each person should pay for the meal.
Page 118: Calendar
Note: Press the key to enter a decimal point. Press Use the left or right navigation keys to select the To units of money or measure for the quantity you want converted. Calendar Schedule up to eight events for any day by indicating each event’s start and end time.
Page 119: Alarm Clock
Fill in and select event details using the navigation keys and the alphanumeric keypad. Press . The event is saved. View an event From the main screen, press key to Settings & Tools. Press Tools, A calendar appears in the display with the current date highlighted. Use the navigation keys to highlight the date containing the event that you wish to view.
Page 120: Disable An Alarm Before It Sounds
The following options appear in the display: • Alarm 1 • Alarm 2 • Alarm 3 Use the navigation key to highlight the alarm that you wish to enable, then press . The Set Alarm (1, 2, or 3 depending on your selection) screen appears in the display.
Page 121: World Clock
Press Off to turn the highlighted alarm off. Press the highlighted alarm or press Snooze When an alarm sounds, a menu screen displays that allows you to either turn the alarm off or to have the alarm ring again after 5 minutes. This is called Snooze. To use this feature follow these steps: Set one of your phone’s 3 alarms.
Page 122: Notepad
Press STOP to stop stopwatch. Press the right soft key Press the left soft key Notepad Create and store notes in Notepad. Return to Notepad anytime to review and edit your notes. From the main screen, press key to Settings & Tools. Press Tools, If you have any stored notes, they appear as a list in the display.
Page 123 With a note highlighted, press the right soft key pop-up menu with the options listed in the following table appears in the display: • Edit: Edit the note currently highlighted or appearing in the display. • Erase: Erase the note currently highlighted or appearing in the display. •...
Page 124: Dashboard And Mobile Web 2.0
Section 11: Dashboard and Mobile Web 2.0 Topics Covered • Dashboard and Mobile Web 2.0 • Accessing Mobile Web 2.0 through Dashboard • Links • Navigate the Web • Placing a Call While Using Mobile Web 2.0 • Receiving a Call While Using Mobile Web 2.0 •...
Page 125: Accessing Mobile Web 2.0 Through Dashboard
Note: This feature is currently unavailable outside of the United States. Only available within the Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area. Functionality may vary by phone model. Service quality and availability may vary based on area. Any time the service indicator accordingly.
Page 126: Placing A Call While Using Mobile Web 2.0
Placing a Call While Using Mobile Web 2.0 Note: This feature is currently unavailable outside of the United States. Only available within the Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area. You can place a call while using Mobile Web if the website supports this feature. Press the appropriate soft key to call the number.
Page 127: Launching Dashboard
Left Soft Key: Press the left soft key to go to the highlighted web link and/or perform the function above it in the display. Right Soft Key: The right soft key is the Menu key. Press this key to display a pop-up menu with several options. SEND Key: Press to dial a highlighted number.
Page 128: Adding A Channel
Adding a Channel From the main screen, press the navigation key up. Press the right soft key Highlight Add Channel and press appear: • Subscription Summary: Displays the total number of channels downloaded, the number of basic channels downloaded, and the number of premium channels downloaded to your handset.
Page 129: Health And Safety Information
Section 12: Health and Safety Information Topics Covered • Health and Safety Information • Consumer Information on Wireless Phones • Road Safety • Operating Environment • Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices • Potentially Explosive Environments • Emergency Calls •...
Page 130 from industry, government, and academia after extensive reviews of the scientific literature related to the biological effects of RF energy. The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg).
Page 131: Ul Certified Travel Adaptor
for a particular phone. Additional product specific SAR information can also be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar. UL Certified Travel Adaptor The Travel Adaptor for this phone has met UL 1310 safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guidelines. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Page 132 energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. They also emit very low levels of RF when in the stand-by mode. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects.
Page 133: What Are The Results Of The Research Done Already
FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones. FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon.
Page 134: What Research Is Needed To Decide Whether Rf Exposure From Wireless Phones Poses A Health Risk
What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk? A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years.
Page 135: What Steps Can I Take To Reduce My Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy From My Wireless Phone
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? If there is a risk from these products - and at this point we do not know that there is - it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
Page 136: Do Wireless Phone Accessories That Claim To Shield The Head From Rf Radiation Work
source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use, then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless phones marketed in the U.S.
Page 137: Road Safety
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur, FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem. Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources can be obtained from the following organizations: FCC RF Safety Program: •...
Page 138: Road Safety
Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless phone without removing your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your voicemail answer it for you. Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions.
Page 139: Operating Environment
Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user's guide for detailed safety instructions.
Page 140: Other Medical Devices
When some mobile phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate. The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings for some of their mobile phones, to assist hearing device users in finding phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices.
Page 141: Posted Facilities
Posted Facilities Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices require you to do so. Potentially Explosive Environments Switch your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Page 142: Restricting Children's Access To Your Phone
communication at the scene of an accident; do not cut off the call until given permission to do so. Restricting Children's access to your Phone Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that increase your phone bill.
Page 143: Product Performance
equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result. Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless phone in • aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the aircraft's operation. Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of •...
Page 144: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones
If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with • Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones Health and Safety Information 142...
Page 145 Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. In some areas, the • disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
Page 146: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories. Go to: http://www.samsungwireless.com/recycling.htm for more information. Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
Page 147 If the phone, battery, charger or any accessory is not working properly, take it to • your nearest qualified service facility. The personnel there will assist you, and if necessary, arrange for service.
Page 148: Warranty Information
80% of rated capacity or the battery leaks, and this Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery Standard Limited Warranty...
Page 149 Warranty on the original Product or for 90 days, whichever is longer. All replaced parts, components, boards and equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of such Product.
Page 150 STATED HEREIN. SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE...
Page 151 SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P.
Page 152: Index
Index Numerics 1-touch dialing 2-touch dialing 3G protocol icon 3-touch dialing Adding a New Contact Entry Alarm clock icon snooze turn off the alarm Answer options Auto retry Backup to last menu Battery charging indicator installing removing Bluetooth about icons Calendar add a new event Call Functions...
Page 153 key functions launch dashboard links navigate Options receiving a call while using dashboard selecting channels Dial Fonts Dialing one-touch three-touch two-touch Disable alarm Display backlight banner language screen icons Display Theme Downloading Music Drafts folder Email End key Entering Text changing text entry mode entering numbers...
Page 154 message missed calls no service roaming speakerphone standalone voice call voice privacy voicemail Installing battery Language setting Left soft key Lock code, changing Lock Mode placing an emergency call Lock phone Making a call Menu Navigation menu outline Menu shortcuts Message Folders drafts erase options...
Page 155 Record Video Removing battery Reset phone Retrieving a Message Return to last menu Reviewing sent Right soft key Roaming definition options Safe Use of your phone Security edit lock code lock phone voice privacy Security settings Send key Sent, reviewing messages Set an alarm Settings backlight...
Page 156 deleting clips description downloading clips Video clips View an event, calendar View Picture-Video Msg Later Voice Commands menu, speech recognition, voice commands Voice privacy Voicemail listening to Receive setting up viewing messages voicemail VoiceSignal description digit dial features name dial name lookup open apps phone status...

Samsung SCH-u540 Series User Manual

Getting Started

Understanding Your Phone

Call Functions

Menu Navigation

Entering Text

Understanding Your Contacts

Messaging

Changing Your Settings

Multimedia

Tools

Dashboard and Mobile Web 2.0

Health and Safety Information

Warranty Information

Index

Quick Links

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