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- Page 1 SGH-Z540 User’s Guide...
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Page 2: Important Safety
Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Use road safety at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. - Page 3 Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous.
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Page 4: About This Guide
About this Guide This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.” In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone... - Page 5 • Bluetooth Send photos, images, videos, and other personal data, and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology. • Web browser Access the wireless web to get up-to-the-minute information and a wide variety of media content. • Get personal with photo caller See who’s calling you with their very own photo displays.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Keys, features, and locations Get started First steps to operating your phone Install and charge the phone... 7 Power on or off ... 8 Keys and display ... 9 Access menu functions ... 11 Customise your phone... - Page 7 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press [Centre] in Idle mode. 1 Call log p. 28 1 Missed calls p. 28 2 Dialled calls p. 28 3 Received calls p. 28 4 Current contacts p. 28 5 Delete all p.
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Page 8: Unpack
PC Data Cable Battery User’s Guide PC Link CD You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. -
Page 9: Get Started
Get started First steps to operating your phone USIM/SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services. For 3G services, you can purchase a USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module) card. -
Page 10: Power On Or Off
Get started Remove the adapter from the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the battery low message displays, and • the empty battery icon blinks. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. -
Page 11: Keys And Display
Keys and display Keys Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, access menu options directly. p. 68 In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options. In Idle mode, access Menu mode. In Menu mode, select a highlighted menu option or confirm input. - Page 12 Get started Display Layout The display has three areas. Msg. Contacts Icons Received signal strength Accessing services in a 2.5G network; when transferring data, this icon animates. Accessing services in a 3G network; when transferring data, this icon animates. Roaming network Voice call in progress Out of your service area;...
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Page 13: Access Menu Functions
Inbox full: • : SMS • : MMS • : E-mail • : Voicemail • : Configuration message Profile setting • : Normal • : Meeting • : Car • : Silent • : Outdoor Battery power level * Depending on your country or service provider, the icons shown on the display may vary. -
Page 14: Customise Your Phone
Get started Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. option 2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option. 3. Press <Select> or [Centre] to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted. 4. To exit, choose either of the following methods: •... - Page 15 To change the sound profile: 1. In Idle mode, press [Centre] and select Settings → Profiles. 2. Select the profile you want. You can set wallpaper for the idle Idle mode screen on each display. Wallpaper For the main display: 1.
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Page 16: Make/Answer Calls
Get started You can protect the phone Phone lock against unauthorised use with a phone password. The phone will require the password on power- 1. In Idle mode, press [Centre] and select Settings → Security → Change phone password. 2. Enter the default password, 00000000, and press <Confirm>. -
Page 17: Step Outside The Phone
Step outside the phone Begin with your camera, games, the web, and other special features Use camera 1. In Idle mode, press and hold Take a photo ] to turn on the camera. 2. Press [ the interior lens and exterior lens. -
Page 18: Play Media Files
• Download from the wireless p. 38 phone • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Studio User’s Guide • Receive via Bluetooth p. 71 1. In Idle mode, press [Centre] Create a play and select Applications →... -
Page 19: Use Contacts
• To scroll through browser Navigate the items, press [Up] or [Down]. • To select an item, press <Select> or [Centre]. • To return to the previous page, press <Back> or [C]. • To access options, press <Options>. Use Contacts To the phone’s memory: Add a contact 1. -
Page 20: Send Messages
Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press [Centre] Create and and select Contacts → My send your name card. name card 2. Specify your contact information. 3. Press <Options> and select Save to save the name card. 4. To send the name card, access the My name card menu again. - Page 21 1. In Idle mode, press <Msg.> Send files by and select Create new → File messenger. 2. Enter the message subject. 3. Move to the Message field. 4. Enter the message text. 5. Move to the Attach files line. 6. Press <Options> and select Add files, Add name card, or Add v-calendar.
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Page 22: View Messages
Step outside the phone View messages When a notification appears: View a text message 1. Press <View>. 2. Select the message from the Inbox. From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Msg.> and select Inbox. 2. Select a text message ( When a notification appears: View a multimedia... - Page 23 1. In Idle mode, press [Centre] Search for and and select Settings → pair with a Connectivity → Bluetooth Bluetooth → My devices → Search device new device. 2. Select a device. 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has, and press <OK>.
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Page 24: Enter Text
Enter text ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes You can enter text in some features such as Messages, Contacts, or Organiser, using ABC mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode. Changing the text input mode The text input mode indicator displays when the cursor is in a text input field. -
Page 25: Using Abc Mode
Using ABC mode Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen. Characters in order displayed Upper case Lower case (creating an SMS message with GSM alphabet encoding) Other ABC mode operations • To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically or press [Right]. -
Page 26: Call Functions
Call functions Advanced calling features Making a call 1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number. • Press [C] to clear the last digit or press and hold [C] to clear the whole display. You can move the cursor to edit an incorrect digit. •... -
Page 27: Options During A Call
• Press and hold [ ] to reject a call or mute the ringer, depending on the Volume key setting. p. 68 Viewing missed calls If you have missed calls, the screen displays how many calls you have missed. 1. Press <View>. 2. -
Page 28: Using In-Call Options
Call functions 2. Press <Swap> to switch between the calls. 3. Press <Options> and select Drop → Drop held call to end the call on hold. 4. To end the current call, press [ Using In-call options Press <Options> to access the following options during a call: •... -
Page 29: Using The Video Call Feature
Using the video call feature In a 3G (UMTS) service area, your phone can make or receive a video call, allowing you to see another person on the screen during a conversation. The other person’s phone must support the video call feature. -
Page 30: Menu Functions
Menu functions All menu options listed Call log (Menu 1) Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled, received, or missed, the length of your calls. You can also check the cost of your calls, if your USIM/SIM card supports this function. -
Page 31: Data Calls
Data calls (Menu 1.6) Use this menu to view the total amount of sent or received data. To reset a counter or all counters, press <Options> and select Reset or Reset all. If the phone is locked, it will require the phone password. -
Page 32: Contacts
Menu functions Contacts (Menu 2) You can store phone numbers on your USIM/SIM card and in your phone’s memory. The USIM/SIM card and phone’s memory are physically separate, but they are used as a single entity called Contacts. To access this menu, press [Centre] in Idle mode and select Contacts. -
Page 33: New Contact
New contact (Menu 2.2) Use this menu to add a new contact to Contacts. Adding a contact to the phone’s memory 1. Select Phone. 2. Change the settings or enter information about the contact: • First name/Last name: assign a name. •... -
Page 34: Speed Dial
Menu functions Managing caller groups From the group list, press <Options> to access the following options: • View members: display the members of the selected group. • Add member: add contacts to the selected group, if the group does not have any. •... -
Page 35: Own Number
Own number (Menu 2.7) Use this feature to check your phone numbers, or to assign a name to each of the numbers. Changes made here do not affect the actual subscriber numbers on your USIM/SIM card. Service number (Menu 2.8) Use this menu to view the list of Service Dialling Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider, including emergency numbers and numbers for... - Page 36 Use the following methods to save music or video files to your phone’s memory: • Download from the wireless web • Download from a computer using Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Receive via an active Bluetooth connection p.
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Page 37: Voice Recorder
• Visible to Bluetooth: share the file with other Bluetooth devices. • Show controller/Hide controller: display or hide the controller image. • Details: access the file properties. • Player settings: change the default settings for playing media files: Play options: select a repeat mode. Volume: select a volume level. - Page 38 Menu functions 3. Press <Stop> or [Down]. The voice memo is automatically saved. 4. Press [Centre] to review the memo, or [Up] to record additional memos. Playing a voice memo 1. From the voice recorder screen, press <Options> and select Go to sounds. 2.
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Page 39: World Clock
World clock (Menu 3.4) Use this menu to set your local time zone and find out what time it is in another part of the world. Setting the local time zone 1. From the world map, press [Left] or [Right] to scroll to the city you want on the upper line ( As the time line moves, the time and date of the given zone display. -
Page 40: Converter
Menu functions Converter (Menu 3.6) Use this menu for common conversions, such as currency and temperature. Performing a conversion 1. Select the converter type you want. 2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the original unit and press [Down]. 3. Enter the value to be converted and press [Down]. -
Page 41: Enter Url
• Reload: reload the current page with updated information. • Add favourite: add the current page to your bookmark list. • Favourites: access the bookmark list. • History: show URLs previously visited. • Send link: send the URL via SMS, e-mail, or file messenger. -
Page 42: History
Menu functions • Open: open the selected bookmark folder. • Rename: change the name of the bookmark folder. • New: add a new bookmark or folder. • Edit: edit the selected bookmark. • Move: move the selected bookmark to another bookmark folder. - Page 43 2. Enter a destination number. To send the message to more than one recipient, fill in additional destination fields. 3. Press [Centre] to send the message. Using options while composing an SMS message While composing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: •...
- Page 44 Menu functions • Insert text template: insert a text template. • Save to Drafts: save the message in the Drafts folder. • Add page: add a page. Move to each page by pressing [Left] or [Right]. • Move page: move the current page to the next or previous page.
- Page 45 • Add name card: attach a Contacts entry as a name card. • Add v-calendar: attach calendar data as a data format attachment. • Delete all attachments: delete all attachments. • Save to Drafts: save the message in the Drafts folder.
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Page 46: Inbox
Menu functions Inbox (Menu 5.2) This folder stores all types of messages you have received, except for e-mails. Viewing a message The following icons may appear on the message list to show the message type: • • • MMS notification •... -
Page 47: Drafts
• Reply to all: send a reply to the sender and all recipients. • Forward: forward the message to other people. • Send to Album: send the message to the online media album, if provided. • Call back: dial the phone number of the sender. •... -
Page 48: Sent Box
Menu functions From the message list, press <Options> to access the following options: • View: open the selected MMS message. • Send again: resend the message. • Edit: edit the selected message. • Cancel sending: cancel sending the message. • Sort by: change the sort order of the message list. -
Page 49: Media Album
• Call/Go to URL/Go to RTSP: dial the highlighted phone number or access the highlighted web link. • Add to Favourites: save the highlighted web link to the bookmark list. • Create email: send an e-mail to the highlighted e-mail address. •... -
Page 50: Broadcast
Menu functions Using template options From the text template list, press <Options> to access the following options: • Send: send the template as an SMS, MMS, file messenger, or e-mail. • New: add a new template. • Edit: change the selected template. •... -
Page 51: Delete All
Delete all (Menu 5.0) Use this menu to delete all of the messages in each message folder at once. 1. Press [Centre] to check the message boxes you want. 2. Press <Delete>. 3. Press <Yes> to confirm the deleting. Settings (Menu 5. - Page 52 Menu functions Hide address: set your address to be hidden from the recipient’s phone. Request delivery report: set the network to inform you when your message has been delivered. Request read report: send a read-replay request along with your messages. Keep a copy: leave the copies of your messages in the Sent box folder after sending.
- Page 53 Restricted: you can create a message with the type of content and size specified by default. • Slide interval: select the length of time the display shows each page in a message. Email (Menu 5. You can configure default e-mail settings. You cannot change e-mail profile settings while an e-mail is being sent or retrieved.
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Page 54: Memory Status
Menu functions Retrieving server type: select the protocol for the incoming e-mail server. The remaining options depend on the protocol type setting. POP3 server/IMAP4 server: enter the IP address or host name of the POP3 or IMAP4 server. POP3 port/IMAP4 port: enter the POP3 or IMAP4 port number. -
Page 55: File Manager
File manager (Menu 6) The File manager menu allows you to access images, videos, music files, and sounds stored in the phone’s memory. To access this menu, press [Centre] in Idle mode and select File manager. Tips for Digital Rights Management As a result of the Digital Rights Management (DRM) system, some of the media items you download from the Internet or receive by MMS may require a... -
Page 56: Videos
Menu functions • Cliparts: add an image clip to the photo. • Insert text: add text to the photo. • Rotate: rotate the photo clockwise or counterclockwise. • Flip: flip the photo vertically or horizontally. • Crop: select a variously sized and shaped section of the photo. -
Page 57: Music
Playing a video clip 1. Scroll to a video folder. 2. Select a video clip. The media player opens. p. 34 Using video options From the video list, press <Options> to access the following options: • Play: play the selected file. •... -
Page 58: Sounds
Menu functions • Hidden from Bluetooth: hide the file so that other Bluetooth devices cannot access it. • Visible to Bluetooth: share the file with other Bluetooth devices. • Set as ringtone: set the file as your ringtone for voice calls or video calls. •... -
Page 59: Games & More
• Hidden from Bluetooth: hide the file so that other Bluetooth devices cannot access it. • Visible to Bluetooth: share the file with other Bluetooth devices. • Delete: delete the selected file. • Rename: change the file name. • Set as ringtone: set the file as your ringtone for voice calls or video calls. -
Page 60: Other Files
Menu functions • Network settings: activate a connection profile to be used for accessing a Java server. You can also create or edit a profile. • Memory status: access the memory information for each folder in File manager. Downloading new games 1. -
Page 61: Calendar
• For a wake-up alarm, press <OK> or [Centre]. Press any key, except <OK> or [Centre], to cause it to sound again after 5 minutes. Deactivating an alarm When you do not need an alarm any longer, you can deactivate it. 1. - Page 62 Menu functions Entering an anniversary 1. Select a date on the calendar. 2. Press <Options> and select New Anniversary. 3. Enter information or change the settings: • Occasion: enter information about the anniversary. • Date: enter the date. • Alarm: set an alarm for the anniversary. •...
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Page 63: Week View
• Delete all: delete all of the items for the selected day. • Send schedule/Send task: send the item via SMS, e-mail, file messenger, or Bluetooth. • Send memo: send the memo via SMS. Using calendar options From the calendar, press <Options> to access the following options: •... -
Page 64: Memo
Menu functions Memo (Menu 7.8) This menu displays memos you have created. Select a memo to view its details. Missed event alarm (Menu 7.9) When you are unable to acknowledge an alarm for a scheduled appointment or anniversary, the phone stores the alarm until you confirm it. - Page 65 • Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes. 4. Press [Centre] to take a photo. The photo is saved in the Pictures folder. 5. To Press use photo options <Options> or < delete the photo <Delete>...
- Page 66 Menu functions Spot metering: adjust the exposure based on a specific area of the image. Select On to display the spot focus frame in the middle of the image, and change the exposure according to the brightness of the image fragment in the frame. White balance: adjust the colour balance of the photo.
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Page 67: Recording A Video
Recording a video You can record a video of what is displayed on the camera screen and save it. Recording a video 1. Access the Camera menu to turn on the camera or press and hold [ ] in Idle mode. 2. -
Page 68: Settings
Menu functions Size: select a frame size. Audio record: turn the audio on or off. • Camcorder shortcuts: view the functions of the keys you can use in Record mode. Using the keypad in Record mode Function Flips the image vertically. Shows the mirror image. -
Page 69: Time & Date
• Voice call ringtone: select a ringtone for the call ringer of voice calls. • Video call ringtone: select a ringtone for the call ringer of video calls. • Tone volume: adjust the volume for the call ringer. • Message alert type: select an alert type for the message ringer. -
Page 70: Phone
Menu functions Phone (Menu 9.3) Many different features of your phone’s system can be customised to suit your preferences. Language (Menu 9.3.1) Use this menu to select one of several languages for the display text or T9 input mode. Shortcuts (Menu 9.3.2) You can use the Navigation keys as shortcut keys to access specific menus directly from Idle mode. -
Page 71: Display
Display (Menu 9.4) Use this menu to change settings for the display. Greeting message (Menu 9.4.1) Use this menu to enter the greeting that is displayed on the main display or external display. Wallpaper (Menu 9.4.2) You can change the background image that is displayed on the main display. - Page 72 Menu functions • Unreachable: divert calls when you are not in an area covered by your service provider or when your phone is switched off. • Cancel all: cancel all call diverting options. 3. Enter the number to which the calls will be diverted in the Divert to line.
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Page 73: Connectivity
• Default group: enable the default CUG, if you have set one with your service provider. When making a call, you are given the option of using your default CUG, instead of selecting one from the list. • Group index: add, delete, or activate CUG index numbers. - Page 74 Menu functions Setting up the Bluetooth feature The Bluetooth menu provides the following options: • Activation: activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature. • My devices: search for connectable Bluetooth devices. • My phone’s visibility: allow other Bluetooth devices to connect to your phone. •...
- Page 75 • Authorise device/Unauthorise device: determine whether or not the phone asks you to permit connection when other devices try to connect to your phone. • Delete: remove the selected device or all devices from the list. • Rename: rename the selected device. Sending data via Bluetooth 1.
- Page 76 Menu functions Connections (Menu 9.6.3) Use this menu to create and customise the profiles containing the settings for connecting your phone to the network. You need these settings to use the web browser or send MMS messages or e-mails. Your phone is suited for connecting to the network by default.
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Page 77: Application Settings
Using profile options From the profile list, press <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: edit the selected profile. • New: add a new profile. • Rename: change the profile name. • Delete: delete the profile. • Restore: restore the changed settings to the default status. - Page 78 Menu functions Phone lock (Menu 9.8.1) Use this menu to protect the phone from unauthorised use. When this feature is enabled, you must enter a 4- to 8-digit phone password each time the phone is switched on. The password is preset to 00000000. To change the password, use the Change phone password menu.
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Page 79: Solve Problems
• Messages: check the preset tracking message text. 3. When you have finished, press <Save>. Memory status (Menu 9.9) Use this menu to check the amount of memory being used for storing data, such as Text message, Multimedia message, Email, Push message, File manager, Contacts, and Organiser items. - Page 80 The model and serial numbers of your phone • Your warranty details • A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after- sales service. ). The number of bars indicates the ) to weak ( ).
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Page 81: Health And Safety Information
Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured to not exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council. -
Page 82: Road Safety
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. Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life. -
Page 83: Electronic Devices
Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. -
Page 84: Emergency Calls
Health and safety information Emergency calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless, and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications like medical emergencies. -
Page 85: Care And Maintenance
Care and maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. • Keep your phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children and pets. -
Page 86: Index
Index ABC mode, text input • 23 Active folder • 68 Alarm • 58 Answering call • 24, 27 second call • 25 Anykey answer • 68 Auto redial • 70 Background image • 69 Backlight time, set • 69 Barring, calls •... - Page 87 Health and safety • 79 Holding, call • 25 Icons, description • 10 Images, downloaded • 53 Inbox, messages e-mail • 46 SMS/MMS • 44 International calls • 24 Internet • 38 Java applications • 57 key tone volume • 67 Keypad tones selecting •...
- Page 88 Index Safety information • 79 precaution • 1 Security calls • 76 Sent messages • 45 Shortcuts • 68 SIM card inserting • 7 locking • 76 SMS messages creating/sending • 40 deleting • 44, 49 settings • 49 viewing • 44 Sound profiles •...
- Page 89 (place and date of issue) * It is not the address of the Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your phone.
- Page 90 in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-08845A English (EU). 04/2006. Rev. 1.1...