Samsung SGH-X540 User Manual

SGH-X540
User's Guide
• Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country,
some of the descriptions 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.
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-12673A
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com English (EU). 12/2006. Rev.1.0
Silent
Press and hold in Idle mode to disable all sounds on the phone.
mode
To exit, press and hold this key again.
Voicemail
Press and hold 1 in Idle mode to access your voicemail server.
server
SOS
With the phone closed, press the Volume keys four times in Idle
mode
mode to send an SOS message to preset phone numbers. Once the
SOS message is sent, the phone will change to SOS mode and will
receive calls only from the SOS message recipients until the SOS
mode is cancelled. Upon receiving a call from the SOS message
recipients, the phone will automatically answer the call, after one
vibration, relaying the emergency situation to the caller.
Display
Your phone is in Idle mode when you are not on a call or using a
menu. You must be in Idle mode to dial a phone number.
Icons
Text and graphics
Menu Phonebook Soft key function
indicators
Using the menus
In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to enter the main menu.
Labels at the bottom corners of the
display show the current soft key
functions. Press the left soft key ( )
or right soft key ( ) to perform the
function indicated.
To exit the
To return to the
menu without
previous menu
changing the
level, press the
menu settings,
Back soft key
press this key.
c
or .
Use the 4-way navigation keys ( )
to scroll up, down, left, or right through the menu
system, highlight menu items, change feature
settings, and play games.
Installing the SIM card and battery
1. Remove the battery cover and insert the SIM card.
Battery cover
2. Install the battery and reattach the cover.
Battery
Your phone displays the following status indicators on the top of the
screen:
Icon Description
Received signal strength
Call in progress
Out of your service area; you cannot make or receive calls
except for emergency calls
SOS message feature active
GPRS network
Alarm set
Call diverting feature active
New text message
New multimedia message
New voicemail message
Bluetooth active
Call ringer set to vibrate
Silent mode
Battery power level
To select or modify a menu or feature:
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.
2. Press the Navigation keys to reach a desired menu and then press the
Select soft key or .
3. If the menu contains any submenus, locate the one you want by
pressing the Navigation keys. Press the Select soft key or
enter the submenu.
If the selected menu contains additional submenus, repeat this step.
4. Press the Navigation keys to find the setting of your choice.
5. Press the Select soft key or to confirm your chosen setting.
Shortcut numbers
You can quickly access the menu you want by using shortcut numbers.
The shortcut number displays in front of the menu name in Menu mode.

Charging the battery

1. Plug the supplied travel adapter.
To AC wall outlet
2. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter.
Note: Do not remove the battery from the phone without unplugging
the adapter first. Otherwise, the phone may be damaged.
Switching on or off the phone
1. Press and hold for more than one second to switch on the phone.
2. To switch off the phone, press and hold
Changing the display language
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.
2. Select Phone settings → Language → Text
3. Select a language.
Making a call
1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number, and press
2. When you want to end the call, press .
Answering a call
1. When the phone rings, press the Accept soft key or
To reject the call, press .
2. To end the call, press .
Menu map
1. Call log 5. Messages
1.1 Missed calls 5.1 Text messages
1.2 Received calls 5.2 Multimedia messages
1.3 Dialled calls 5.3 Push messages
1.4 Delete all 5.4 Preset messages
1.5 Call time 5.5 Voice mail
1.6 Call costs* 5.6 Broadcast
5.7 Settings
2. Network services
5.8 SOS messages
to
5.9 Memory status
2.1 Call diverting
2.2 Call barring
6. Fun box
2.3 Call waiting
2.4 Network selection 6.1 WWW services
2.5 Caller ID 6.2 Media box
2.6 Band selection 6.3 JAVA world
3. Applications 7. Planner
3.1 Voice recorder 7.1 New memo
3.2 FM radio 7.2 Calendar
3.3 Bluetooth 7.3 To do list
3.4 SIM-AT* 7.4 Clock
7.5 Alarm
4. Sound settings
7.6 Calculator
7.7 Converter
4.1 Incoming calls
7.8 Timer
4.2 Messages
7.9 Stopwatch
4.3 Power on/off
4.4 Connection tone
8. Camera
4.5 Keypad tone
4.6 Minute minder 8.1 Take photo
4.7 Silent mode 8.2 My photos
4.8 Alerts on call 8.3 Delete all
Phone layout and key functions
Web access/
Confirm key
In Idle mode, accesses
the web browser.
Selects the highlighted
option or confirms
input in a menu.
Dial key
Makes and answers a
call. In Idle mode,
retrieves the most
recent calls.
Volume keys
In Idle mode, adjust the
keypad tone volume.
Send an SOS message
when pressed four times.
SOS mode
Voicemail server key
Voicemail server
Alphanumeric keys

Adjusting the volume

1. In Idle mode, press the
for more than two seconds. 2. Select Sound settings
3. Press the Navigation keys to adjust the volume level.
4. Press the Save soft key.
While a call is in progress, press the Volume keys to adjust the earpiece
volume.
language.
Changing a ringtone for calls
1. In Idle mode, press the
2. Select Sound settings
.
My sounds.
3. Select a ringtone and press the
Redialling recent numbers
to answer a call.
1. In Idle mode, press
2. Press Up or Down to scroll to the number you want.
3. Press to dial the number.

Entering text

Changing the text input mode
8.4 Settings
8.5 Memory status
In a text input field, press the right soft key until the input mode indicator
9. Phone settings
you want appears:
9.1 Display
• : T9 mode
9.2 Greeting message
9.3 Language
• : ABC mode
9.4 Offline mode
9.5 Security
• : Number mode
9.6 Auto redial
9.7 Voice clarity
• None: Symbol mode
9.8 Anykey answer
9.9 Active folder
9.10 Volume key Note: To change the language, press and hold the right soft key and select
9.11 Reset settings
Language select.
Press the Phonebook soft
T9 mode
key in Idle mode.
1 Find name
1. Press 2 to 9 to start entering a word. Press each key once for one letter.
2 FDN list
3 Add entry
Example: To enter Hello in T9 mode, press 4, 3, 5, 5, and 6.
4 Speed-dial list
5 Own number
T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it may change with each
6 Group setting
key that you press.
7 Management
8 SDN*
2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters.
* Shows only if
supported by your SIM
3. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4. Otherwise, press
card.
display alternative word choices for the keys that you have pressed.
For example, Of and Me use
Soft keys
Perform functions
indicated by the text
above the key.
4-way navigation keys
In Menu mode, scroll
through menu options.
In Idle mode, access your
favourite menus directly.
Power/End key
Turns the phone on or off
when held down. Also
ends a call.
Camera key
In Idle mode, accesses
the Camera menu. Press
and hold to turn on the
camera. In Camera
mode, takes a photo.
Cancel/Clear key
Deletes characters from
the display. Returns the
display to the previous
menu level.
Silent mode key
Silent mode
Menu soft key.
Incoming calls Ring volume.
→ →
Menu soft key.
Incoming calls Default ringtones or
→ →
Yes soft key.
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6 and 3.