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Samsung SPH-A540 Series User Manual

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  • Page 2 SPH-A540 Series P O R T A B L E T r i - M o d e T E L E P H O N E User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 3 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 thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.

  • Page 4: Disclaimer Of Warranties

    SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability .............. 3 Your consumer package........... 15 Front view of the SPH-A540 ........16 Getting to know your phone........17 Antenna ................17 Backlight features..............17 Clear key ................17 End key ................17 Headset connector ...............
  • Page 7 Ringer type — Calls ..............82 Ringer type — Alarm ..............82 Ringer type — data/fax incoming ..........82 Ringer type — planner .............83 Key beep................84 Tone Length ................84 Alerts..................84 Alerts — Minute beep...............84 Alerts — service ...............85 Alerts — connect..............85 Alerts —...
  • Page 8 Games..............89 Key commands ..............89 Push Push ................90 Object ..................90 Fly Ribbon................90 Object ..................90 Spider Hunter................91 Object ..................91 Security .................91 Lock phone ................92 Locking the phone ..............92 Unlocking the phone..............92 Calling in lock mode ..............92 Lock code ................93 Special #s................94 Storing Special #s..............
  • Page 9 In-use menu ............101 Usage guidelines: all about performance and safety......102 Understanding Signal Strength..........102 Understanding the Power Save Mode........102 Understanding how Your Phone Operates ......102 Specifications are Subject to Change........102 Exposure To Radio Frequency Signals ........ 103 Body-worn Operation............
  • Page 10 Your Phone as a Network Device ......108 Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada Notice ........109 Information to User.............109 Samsung Phone and Battery Specifications ......110 Owner's Record ..............110 User Guide Proprietary Notice ..........110 Limited Warranty ........... 111...

  • Page 11: Your Consumer Package

    Your consumer package Your consumer package contains the following items: • Samsung SPH-A540 phone with hand strap • Samsung Standard Li-Ion battery • Samsung travel adaptor • User guide...

  • Page 12: Front View Of The Sph-A540

    Front view of the SPH-A540 Speaker Icons Graphic area Display screen Navigation Menu key Volume key End key Ok key Clear key Send key Keypad Microphone Adapter Outlet...

  • Page 13: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Antenna The antenna is a device for transmitting and receiving signals. The shape and size of the antenna is determined, in part, by the frequency of the signals that they receive. An antenna makes the call sound clearer when it is fully extended. Use only in the normal position and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is active.

  • Page 14: Headset Connector

    Headset connector This is where the optional hands-free headset is connected. The headset includes an earbud and microphone in a convenient, lightweight unit so you can talk without using your hands. •Before inserting the hands-free headset connector to your phone, gently pry open the top of the cover to expose the headset connector.

  • Page 15: Send Key

    Send key key performs several useful functions: •Press once to answer calls. •Enter a number and press once to connect a call. •Press twice in standby mode to redial the last outgoing number. Navigation The Navigation key allows you to locate different menu options by pressing in the appropriate direction.
  • Page 16 Service indicator This icon indicates a call is in progress. When the phone is calling a number, this icon will flash until the call is connected. No service indicator This icon indicates your phone cannot find a signal because you’re outside a service area. You cannot make or receive calls.

  • Page 17: Installing The Battery

    Gently place the battery into the provided slots on the underside of the phone. Gently push the top end of the battery down (The top end of the battery displays the word Samsung in raised letters.) until you hear it click into place.

  • Page 18: Removing The Battery

    Lift the battery away from the phone. Charging the battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved travel adaptors and batteries. These adaptors are designed to maximize battery life. Using other adaptors may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
  • Page 19 Travel adapter Use the adaptor outlet to connect your phone to a wireless data device or a hands-free car kit (both sold separately). The dual-slot adaptor outlet is located at the bottom of the phone. Using the travel adaptor The travel adaptor allows you to charge your phone’s battery from any standard 110/220 free volt AC wall outlet.
  • Page 20 The empty battery icon Two to three minutes before the battery charge level gets too low to operate the phone, the battery sensor will let you know by blinking an empty battery icon ), and sounding a tone. If you continue to operate the phone without charging the battery, the phone will automatically turn off.
  • Page 21 Power save mode Your phone comes with a power save feature that automatically activates if your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching. While this feature is active, the phone’s battery charge is conserved. The phone automatically rechecks periodically for a signal.
  • Page 22 Press at any time to return to standby mode, but be careful; if you are on a call when you press , you will return to standby mode and disconnect your call. Messages can also be received when in standby mode, the alert tone will sound when a new message is received.
  • Page 23 Getting Started Getting service You must contact your service provider and follow their instructions for obtaining service for your phone. We suggest that you read this user guide to fully understand the services that your phone supports. Turning your phone on To turn your phone on: Fully extend the antenna for the clearest reception.
  • Page 24 Turning your phone off To turn your phone off: Press and hold for more than two seconds. The display screen and the backlight go off. Note: If your phone is on, and is pressed for less than one second, the phone will not power off.
  • Page 25 List of main and sub menus This list displays the Main menu structure and Message features. It shows the individual sub menus and features assigned to each main menu option. 1. Calls 1:Outgoing 2:Incoming 3:Missed 4:Erase History 1:Outgoing 2:Incoming 3:Missed 4:All Calls 5:Air Time 1:Last Call...
  • Page 26 1:General 1:Scroll Timer 2:Msg. Remind 2:New Message 1:Call Back # 2:Save Message 3:Entry Method 4:Delivery Ack 5:Canned Msg. 3:Erase 1:Voice Notif. 2:Received 3:Sent 4:Stored 5:All 5. Voice Dial 1:Record 2:Review 3:Erase All 4:Set Active 6. Calendar 1:Today 2:Month View 3:Jump To Date 4:Task List 5:Countdown 6:Alarm Clock...
  • Page 27 3:Alarm 4:Data/Fax In 5:Schedule 3:Key Beep 4:Tone Length 5:Alerts 1:Minute Beep 2:Service 3:Connect 4:Disconnect 6:Voice Volume 7:Roam Ringer 8:Power On/Off 9 Setup 1:Display 1:Idle Screen 2:Backlight 3:Banner 4:Auto Hyphen 5:Contrast 1:Main LCD 2:Front LCD 6:Version 2:Security 1:Lock Phone 2:Change Lock 3:Special #s 4:Erase PBook 5:Reset Phone...
  • Page 28 Using your phone’s menus Your phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your personal requirements. These functions are arranged in menus and submenus. The menus and submenus can be accessed by using the navigation key or using shortcuts.
  • Page 29 The following steps are a sample exercise to access games: In standby mode, press to access the main menu. Press for Games. Press for Push Push. Press to start. Calls Outgoing To place a call press to power on your phone. The phone first shows an animated sequence and the icons discussed earlier display, this indicates your phone is on.
  • Page 30 Your phone provides the following voice call notification features: •Eight ring volume settings including 1- beep, vibrate, or silent. •Ring types and melody tones •Name display with Caller ID. (If the caller’s name is programmed into your Phone Book.) •Automatic storage of an incoming call’s information to a call log. (The last 10 calls you answered are stored in an Incoming call log list and the last 10 calls you missed are stored in a Missed call log list)
  • Page 31 Erase history You can erase any one of the call directories (Outgoing, Incoming, or Missed), or you can erase all three directories. To erase all directories: In standby mode, press to display the main menu. Press for the Calls menu. Press for Erase History.
  • Page 32 When the call log option displays, press to locate the call information you require. If there is a Phone Book match, the name displays. If there is no Phone Book match, only the phone number will display. When your selection is highlighted you can: •Press to be connected to that party.
  • Page 33 Press to highlight an option. The available options are: •Last Call •Total •Erase All •LifeTime Press to open an option, or press to cancel, and return to the previous screen. Last call Last call allows you to review the amount of time spent on the last call you made.
  • Page 34 The screen displays the total number of calls, and the total air time for calls made and received since you last set the Total air time to zero (by using the Erase All option.) Press to return to the previous display screen. Erase All If you choose the Erase All option, the counter for all air times with the exception of LifeTime, will be set to zero.
  • Page 35 Press for LifeTime. The screen displays the total number of calls made from this phone, and the total amount of air time used since this phone was set-up. This information cannot be erased. Press to return to the previous display screen. Call waiting Your phone beeps when another call is coming in.
  • Page 36 Three way calling To place a three way call: Call the first party, and press . When connected, ask them to remain on the line, press and they will be placed on hold. Call the second phone number, and press When the second party answers, press and all parties will be connected.
  • Page 37 Find name This option allows you to find a stored name (alphabetically) in the Phone Book and place a call to that name. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. Press for Phone Book. Press for Find. Press to highlight the name.
  • Page 38 Find entry This option allows you to find a stored entry by location number. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. Press for the Phone Book. Press for Find Entry. Press to highlight by Entry. Press to select the entry. The entry information is displayed. Press to highlight the phone number.
  • Page 39 Note: All Phone Book entries can be made secret. If you access the entry later, you will be prompted to enter your 4-digit user lock code. Editing phone book numbers Once stored in the Phone Book, an entry can be changed quite easily. To change a Phone Book entry: In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
  • Page 40 Adding pauses When you call automated systems (like banking services), you are often required to enter a password or account number. Instead of manually entering the numbers each time, you can store the numbers in your Phone Book separated by special characters called pauses. •P pause: A hard pause stops the calling sequence.
  • Page 41 Pause dialing from a stored entry To pause dial from the Phone Book: If you stored the number using (2 second) T pause(s), simply call the number from the Phone Book. If you stored the number using (hard) P pause(s), call the number from the Phone Book and wait for the appropriate prompt from the number you are calling (credit card number, bank account number, etc.).
  • Page 42 Press to display the following menu options: •Send •Add Phone# •Edit •Prepend •Erase •Send MSG. Press to highlight the Erase option. Press . The phone prompts Yes or No. Press to highlight your option. Press to confirm (Yes) and erase the Phone Book entry, or press to cancel (No) the Erase command.
  • Page 43 Editing an existing e-mail address To edit an existing e-mail address: In standby mode, press to display the main menu. Press for Phone Book. Press for Find. The Phone Book displays. Press to highlight the entry and press Press , and select the Edit option. The Phone Book (options) screen displays.
  • Page 44 Storing incoming phone numbers at the end of a call To store a phone number after ending a call: Note: If the call was incoming, and Caller ID information was unavailable, then the store option will also be unavailable. Once you have pressed to end your call, the screen displays the call time (length of call), phone number and name of the party (if available).
  • Page 45 One-touch dialing Memory locations 001 through 009 are special One-Touch locations. You can call the phone numbers stored in the Phone Book memory from 001 through 009 by pressing one key. For example, for location number 001. Press and hold until the name and number are displayed and called.
  • Page 46 Memory This features saves voice and dial calls in memory. You can save up to 500 automatic dial in your Phone Book and up to 10 in Voice Dial. Messages Your phone comes equipped with several ways to send and receive messages. Mobile originating SMS text messaging Note: Check with your service provider to confirm availability of this service.
  • Page 47 In-use menu Your phone includes both a standby menu and an In-Use menu. The In-Use menu is displayed by pressing while the phone is being used during a call. The In-Use menu options are: • Mute - Mutes or (Un)mutes your end of a phone conversation so that the recipient can hear nothing.
  • Page 48 Specifications are Subject to Change The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing, however, Samsung reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.
  • Page 49 Body-worn Operation To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a handset on your body, use a Samsung supplied or approved carrying case, holster or other body-worn accessory. If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure the antenna is at least one inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting.
  • Page 50 Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations. Phone Operation NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.
  • Page 51 phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers: • Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON;...
  • Page 52 Aircraft FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch Off your phone before boarding an aircraft. Blasting Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone Off when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions.
  • Page 53 Cautions Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment and void your authority to operate this equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas, and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and will invalidate the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.
  • Page 54 To make all of the features available to you, your phone is designed by Samsung and your service provider to allow your service provider to send (at any time) a variety or information and messages to your phone. You may think of this as an over the air service to your phone.
  • Page 55 CAUTION: If you turn off your phone during a download, your phone (or some features) may not work properly in the network. If this happens don’t worry, contact your service provider for help in correcting the problem. Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada Notice Only use approved batteries, antennas, and chargers.
  • Page 56 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Samsung Phone and Battery Specifications Dual Band/Tri Mode: CDMA 1.9GHz / CDMA 800 MHz/AMPS 800 MHz Display Screen: Graphical LCD up to 5 lines w/1 dedicated Icon Line) Battery Type:Standard: Lithium-Ion...
  • Page 57 Trademark of Openwave, Inc. Limited Warranty What is covered and for how long? Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. (Samsung) warrants the original (“Purchaser”) that Samsung’s phones and accessories (“Products”) are free from defects in material and workmanship under...
  • Page 58 (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the Samsung phone for which it is specified. What are Samsung’s Obligations? During the applicable warranty period, Samsung will repair or replace at Samsung’s sole option, without charge to purchaser, any defective...
  • Page 59 PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTES, 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 60 DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS, OR FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NELIGENCE) OR FAULT COMMITTED BY SAMSUNG, ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, OR ANY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO...
  • Page 61 THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT, AS THE CASE MAY BE. This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure between Purchaser and SAMSUNG, and SAMSUNG’s Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty. The agents,...
  • Page 63 Index 0 / next key, 67 911, 94 Accessing menus, 32 Accessing menus using shortcut numbers, 32 Adaptor outlet, 23 Adjusting ringer volume, 80 Adjusting voice volume during a call, 80 Air time, 36 Alarm clock, 75 Alerts, 84 Alerts - connect, 85 Alerts - disconnect, 85 Alerts - service, 85 Alphabetical text entry, 53...
  • Page 64 Ending a fax or data call, 69 Entering numbers, 53 Entering text, numbers, and/or symbols, 52 Erase log, 35 Erase Message, 58 Erase PBook, 95 Exiting the web/minibrowser, 64 Find by entry, 42 Fly Ribbon, 90 Front view of the Samsung SPH-A540, 16 Games, 89...
  • Page 65 Getting service, 27 Getting to know your phone, 17 Green, 23 Inbox, 55 Incoming, 33 Input mode, 24 Installing the battery, 21 Key beep, 84 Last call, 37 Launching the minibrowser, 63 LED indicator, 18 LifeTime, 37, 38 List, 29 List of main and sub menus, 29 Lock, 92 Lock Code, 93...
  • Page 66 MENU key, 67 Menu key, 18 Message options, 60 Message setup, 58 Messages and lock mode, 57 Microphone, 18 Missed, 34 Mobile web, 62 Navigation, 19 Navigation key, 66 New messages, 54 Numbers 1-9, 67 OK/Message key, 18 One-touch dialing, 49 Outbox, 56 Outgoing, 33 Pound / space key, 67...
  • Page 67 Red, 23 Removing the battery, 22 Resetting your phone, 96 Returning to the previous menu, 32 Reviewing, 56 Reviewing calls, 35 Reviewing outbox, 56 Ringer, 82, 83 Ringer options, 80 Ringer type - data/fax incoming, 82 Ringer type - Planner, 83 Roam, 85 Roaming Analog Networks, 98...
  • Page 68 Special #s, 94 Spider Hunter, 91 Storing pauses in a phone book, 44 Storing phone numbers at the end of a call, 48 Storing special #s, 94 Symbol entry, 53 Symbol mode, 53 T9®, 53 Talk mode, 26 Three-touch dialing, 49 Tips on recording names, 87 Total air time, 37 Turning your phone off, 28...
  • Page 69 Voice volume, 81 Your consumer package, 15...

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