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Samsung SPH-m530 User Manual

Samsung SPH-m530 User Manual

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SPH-m530
P O R T A B L E
D u a l - 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.
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  • Page 1 SPH-m530 P O R T A B L E D u a l - 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 2: Intellectual Property

    Company aka 3M CORPORATION DELAWARE. ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 3 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 the express warranty, including incidental, special or consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits or benefits.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started ................... 1 Closed View of Phone ......... . 1 Open View of Phone.
  • Page 5 Entertainment................... 39 TV & Radio..........39 Music .
  • Page 6 Speed Dial ..........81 Groups .

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Closed View of Phone 1. Hole 9. Camera Lens 2. Power/Accessory 8. Hold Key Connector 7. Volume Keys 3. Camera/ Camcorder Key 6. Front LCD 5. microSD 4. Front Navigation Card Slot Hole: The Hole is used to hang an accessory, such as a keychain. Power/Accessory Connector: The power/accessory interface connector is used to plug in the charging accessories and also connect any available accessory cables to your phone.

  • Page 8: Open View Of Phone

    Camera Lens: Allows you to take photos or shoot video. Open View of Phone 11. Navigation Keys 1. Menu/OK Key 10. Right Softkey 2. Left Softkey 3. Music Store 9. Speakerphone 4. TALK Key 8. END Key 7. BACK Key 5.

  • Page 9: Viewing The Display Screen

    END Key: Ends a call. If you press and hold the END key, the power goes On or Off. When you receive an incoming call, press to ignore the call and send the call to voicemail. Speakerphone Key: When pressed during a call, this key is used to turn the speakerphone on or off.
  • Page 10 indicates that there is an unread message in your inbox. indicates that the message has been read. indicates that there is an unread urgent message in your inbox. indicates that you have read the urgent message. indicates that the message was sent. indicates that the message failed to send.
  • Page 11 displays your current signal strength. When you are receiving maximum signal strength, five bars are shown. displays your current battery strength at full. displays your current battery strength at empty. indicates that the handset is in Mute mode. indicates that the handset is in Key Mute mode. indicates that the handset is in Speaker mode.

  • Page 12: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    indicates that there is a voice caption attached to an image. indicates that Bluetooth technology is enabled. indicates that Bluetooth technology is active and hidden. indicates that Bluetooth technology is connected. indicates that Bluetooth technology is active and visible. indicates that Bluetooth technology is connected but idle. indicates that a that Memory Card is inserted.

  • Page 13: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger

    Tip: The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power when you are in an area where there is no signal. To turn your phone off: • Press for two or more seconds until you see the powering down animation on the display screen.
  • Page 14 Installing the Battery To install the LiIon battery: Press the top of the battery cover and slide the battery cover down to release it. Lift the cover up by the bottom corners to remove it. Insert the bottom end of the battery into the phone housing by using the direction of the arrow printed on the battery.
  • Page 15 If the battery charge is getting too low, the battery icon blinks and the phone sounds a warning tone. Always use a Samsung-approved desktop charger, travel adapter, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery. Getting Started 9...

  • Page 16: Using The Travel Adapter

    WARNING! FOR CONNECTION TO AN ELECTRICAL SUPPLY NOT LOCATED IN NORTH AMERICA, YOU MUST USE AN ADAPTER OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER OUTLET. USE OF THE WRONG ADAPTER COULD DAMAGE YOUR PHONE AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

  • Page 17: Using A Microsd Memory Card In Your Phone

    Note: It takes approximately 4 hours to fully recharge a completely drained standard battery. With the Samsung approved LiIon battery, you can recharge the battery before it drains completely. Using a microSD Memory Card in Your Phone Your phone is capable of supporting a memory storage media known as a microSD memory card.
  • Page 18 Carefully insert the microSD card into the opening and firmly push it in until you hear a click, which indicates that the card is now securely installed. Note: To remove the card once it has been inserted, firmly push the end of the card further into the phone and release—the card should pop out of the memory card slot.

  • Page 19: Phone Basics

    Phone Basics Your handset supports a flexible user interface that allows you to modify the user interface via downloadable themes. The availability of a custom user interface is subject to your carrier. The following description of the basic capabilities of the phone is a general description and not specific to a particular user interface.

  • Page 20: Missed Call Notification

    Tip: Some networks support + dialing. + dialing automatically indicates to the network that you are dialing an international call and adds the international dialing prefix (typically ‘001’) to the call automatically. To use + dialing, press and hold the 0 key (until the + appears) before entering the phone number.
  • Page 21 In-Call Options During a call, use the left softkey to Mute or UnMute your phone’s microphone. Additional actions are available by pressing the right softkey Options during a call. (To select an option, press the corresponding keypad MENU number or highlight the option and press •...
  • Page 22 Note: The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified as Unknown ID or Restricted Number. Saving a Phone Number You can store up to 1000 phone numbers in the Contacts list. (For more information, see "Adding a New Contact" on page 80.) Enter a phone number from standby mode.
  • Page 23 Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as Voicemail or credit card billing numbers. There are two types of pauses available on your phone: • Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you press •...

  • Page 24: Using Caller Id

    MENU Select On or Off and press Input the five or six digit prefix (for example, area code and prefix) and MENU press Making an Abbreviated Dial Call Enter the last four or five digits of the prefix phone number. Abbrev. Dial is displayed in the lower left corner with the prefix digits displayed.

  • Page 25: Making A Three-Way Call

    To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: • Press . (This puts the first caller on hold and answers the second call.) To switch back to the first caller: • Press again. Making a Three-Way Call With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time.
  • Page 26 Your phone is compatible with selected TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission. Your phone and TTY device will connect via a special cable that plugs into your phone's headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the connector cable.

  • Page 27: Entering Text

    Entering Text To change the character input mode: When you display a screen where you can enter text, press the right softkey for Options. Softkey options are not displayed when viewing existing messages. Select a character input mode: • T9 (English): To enter characters using predictive T9 Text Input (see page 21).

  • Page 28: Alpha Mode

    • To enter a period, press . To enter other special characters, press and then repeatedly press to cycle through other special characters until the desired character is displayed. If the desired character does not display, press the right softkey for Options and select Symbol.

  • Page 29: Numbers, Symbols, Emoticons And Preset Messages

    Numbers, Symbols, Emoticons and Preset Messages See "To change the character input mode:" on page 21 to enter the following types of input. To enter symbols: • Select the Symbol mode. To enter a symbol, press the corresponding number key indicated on the display. Use the navigation keys to scroll up or down to see additional symbols.

  • Page 30: Roaming

    Roaming Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the network. Roaming Indicator Other Digital Networks Note: You may pay a higher per-minute rate for roaming calls. Roaming on Other Digital Networks When you’re roaming, you may not be able to access certain features, such as web services.

  • Page 31: Update Prl

    Update PRL You can manually update your PRL (Preferred Roaming List) to access additional networks provided by new roaming partners of your service provider, or by new systems that have been enabled. This typically results in either a better signal or expanded coverage.

  • Page 32: Voice Service

    Voice Service Voice recognition allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported by your phone. To activate voice recognition: Press and hold . (The phone prompts you to say a voice command.) Wait for the beep and then say one of the following commands: •...
  • Page 33 To place a call using Call <Name or #>: Activate voice recognition. (See page 26.) Say “Call” followed by either a name stored in your Contacts or a valid 7, 10 or 11 digit North American phone number naturally and clearly. •...
  • Page 34 Send Email <Name> To compose email using Voice Service: Activate voice recognition. (See page 26.) Say “Send Email” followed by a name stored in your Contacts. • If the phone asks you, "Did You Say," followed by the correct name, say Yes.

  • Page 35: Customizing Voice Service

    Check <Item> The voice recognition Status option gives you an update on your phone's service, signal strength, and battery level. To retrieve your phone's status information: Activate voice recognition. (See page 26.) Say “Check” followed immediately by one of the following items: •...
  • Page 36 Press the navigation key up or down to select Reject The Most, Reject More 2, Reject More 1, Recommended, Reject Less 1, Reject Less 2, MENU or Reject The Least and press If you select Reject More, your phone will require a more exact sound match and if you select Reject Less, your phone will require a less exact sound match.
  • Page 37 Select Reset Digits. Press the left softkey Sound By default, your phone provides audio prompts such as “Please say a command”. You can turn these prompts on or off. To turn Voice Service prompts On or Off: MENU Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press Select Voice Service.
  • Page 38 About You can view information about the version of your Voice Service application. To view Voice Service information: MENU Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press Select Voice Service. Select About. 32 Voice Service...

  • Page 39: Main Menu

    Main Menu User Interface The SPH-m530 is equipped with the capability to provide multiple user interfaces that can provide a different look and feel, and be customized to user preference. The availability of a customized user interface is subject to your service provider.

  • Page 40: Changing The Phone's Menu Style

    Changing the Phone’s Menu Style Your phone allows you to choose how the menu appears on your display screen. To select the display’s menu style: Activate the main menu. Press the right soft key for List View. Menu Layout The grid menu consists of the following menus: 1: Web 2: Ringers 3: Entertainment...
  • Page 41 Each menu (in alphabetical order) provides the following group of functions and features: • Calls: Manage incoming, outgoing, missed, and recent calls. Please see "Calls" on page 38 for more information. • Contacts: Manage your phone book. Please see "Contacts" on page 80 for detail description.

  • Page 42: Web

    When you launch the browser, the phone will connect to the Internet and the service indicator icon will display. Launching the Web Browser • MENU Activate the main menu, highlight the Web menu, and press The first time you use the Web Browser, you will be prompted to go through a setup process that takes approximately three minutes.
  • Page 43 Using the Menu to Navigate By pressing the Menu softkey, you can navigate between web pages. Press the Menu softkey and select one of the following options: Home to return to the carrier’s home page. Forward one web page (if you have not returned from a previous web page, this option is greyed out).

  • Page 44: Calls

    Calls Your phone will display calls you have missed. You can also access your list of recent calls from the idle screen by pressing the key. Calls Options When in a call history menu (Incoming, Outgoing, Missed, or Recent), press the right softkey for Options to select one of the following options for a call: •...

  • Page 45: Entertainment

    Entertainment The Entertainment menu allows you to listen, view, and download media content onto your phone. The content can be streamed to your phone from your network provider's server, which allows you to stay up to date, or from your memory card. After you access the Entertainment menu, you will see the following options: •...
  • Page 46 My Play List You can create and use playlists to organize the media clips that you have stored on your memory card. When you attempt to open a newly created playlist for the first time, you will receive the following prompt: “There is no content in My Play List.

  • Page 47: Music

    Music Activate the main menu, highlight the Entertainment menu, and press MENU MENU Highlight Music and press . The Music Store is displayed. Follow the onscreen instructions to download songs or other audio tracks. A service charge may apply. Music Player To start the music player: Activate the main menu, highlight the Entertainment menu, and press MENU...

  • Page 48: Memory Card

    • Shuffle Order to randomize the current playlist. • Go to Store to view and purchase new music. • Go to Player to return to the main player menu. Note: Flip the phone closed to access controls on the front to navigate tracks. Memory Card Connect to PC You must insert a memory card into the phone in order to connect the phone to a...
  • Page 49 File Manager You can view and manage the files stored on your phone. Your phone can include any of the following folders that are used by different applications: • DCIM stores your photos and videos. • MEDIA is used by the Media Player application. If you transfer music or video files from your computer to your phone to be played by the Media Player application, you should place them here.
  • Page 50 Select Memory Card. Select Memory Info.. Using the navigation keys, highlight ALL, Phone or Card and MENU press .The amount of storage space used and available is displayed on-screen. When you are finished, press the left softkey for Done. 44 Entertainment...

  • Page 51: Bluetooth

    The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 10 meters (30 feet). Note: There are many Bluetooth devices in the market whose compatibility with the SPH-m530 cannot be guaranteed. Enable By default, your device’s Bluetooth functionality is turned off.

  • Page 52: Device Name

    • Visible for 3Min allows other devices three minutes before changing your status to hidden. • Hidden prevents other Bluetooth devices from detecting and identifying your phone. Device Name Your phone’s Bluetooth name will appear to other in-range Bluetooth devices, depending on your Visibility settings.

  • Page 53: Pairing Bluetooth Devices

    Pairing Bluetooth Devices Paired Devices The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your phone and another Bluetooth device. When devices are paired, a passkey is shared between devices, allowing for fast, secure connections while bypassing the discovery and authentication process.

  • Page 54: Options

    MENU Enter the passkey and press On the other device, initiate the search process. Follow the prompt and enter any relevant information to complete the pairing. Options After a device is added to your list of Trusted Devices, press the right softkey select from the following options (the list may change depending on the device type): •...

  • Page 55: Missed Alerts

    Missed Alerts The Missed Alerts menu serves as a centralized location so you don’t have to go through different menus to check for missed calls, unheard voice mail or unread messages, etc. This menu is only a reminder. The actual information is still saved in the various locations even when the missed alert has been viewed.

  • Page 56: My Downloads

    My Downloads You can download the following types of items to your phone: • Games allows you to download and play games. You can also play pre- installed demo games. • Ringers allows you to download and assign ringer types to voice calls. •...

  • Page 57: Assigning Ringers And Screen Savers

    Assigning Ringers and Screen Savers Assigning Downloaded Ringers You may assign a ringer to more than one type of call. Activate the main menu, highlight the My Downloads menu, and press MENU MENU Highlight Ringers and press MENU If you wish to hear the ringer, highlight the desired ringer and press When you are finished, press to return to the Ringers menu.

  • Page 58: Launching Applications

    Launching Applications Activate the main menu, highlight the My Downloads menu, and press MENU MENU Highlight Tools and press MENU Select the application you wish to launch and press Follow the on-screen instructions to launch the application. When you are finished, select Exit (or Quit) or press Note: Your phone comes equipped with preloaded applications such as Backup Manager, GPS Nav, Media Player, and Windows Live.

  • Page 59: Messaging

    Messaging After you access the Messaging menu, you will see the following options: • Inbox allows you to view text messages that you have received. • Outbox allows you to view text messages that you have sent. • Send Text allows you to send text messages. •...
  • Page 60 • T9 (English) changes the text entry mode to T9. For more information, see page 21. • Alpha changes the text entry mode to Alphabet. For more information, see page 22. • Symbol changes the text entry mode to Symbol. For more information, see page 23.

  • Page 61: Voicemail

    • Save to Drafts stores a copy of the text message in your Drafts folder. To reply to the text message: While the message is open, select the left softkey for Reply. Compose your reply, or use a pre-composed messages. •...

  • Page 62: Web Alert

    To call your Voicemail: • Press and hold on your phone’s keypad. To display your Missed Calls: • MENU MENU Press , highlight the Calls menu, press , and select Missed Calls. Important: When you are roaming off the network, you may not receive notification of new Voicemail messages.

  • Page 63: Settings

    To access your web alerts: MENU Activate the main menu, highlight the Messaging menu, and press Select Web Alert. Follow the on-screen instructions. Settings There are several options associated with voice mail, text and pic/video messaging. The Settings menu allows you to customize the options to fit your preferences. To access the Settings menu: MENU Activate the main menu, highlight the Messaging menu, and press...
  • Page 64 Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the desired message or MENU available entry and press to edit. Press and hold to erase the message. Enter your new message or MENU edit the existing one and press to save. To delete a preset message: In the Settings menu, select General.
  • Page 65 Select one of the following options: • Voicemail • Text Message • Pic/Video Msg MENU Use the navigation keys to select the desired volume level and press to save. When you are finished, press the left softkey for Done. To set the ringer type: In the Settings menu, select General.
  • Page 66 Auto-Erase This option allows you to automatically delete old messages when the memory becomes full. This prevents new messages from being rejected due to the Inbox being full. To turn this option On or Off: In the Settings menu, select General. Select Auto-Erase.
  • Page 67 Use the navigation key to highlight None, your mobile directory number, MENU or Other for a different phone number and press For the Other call back #, enter the number using the keypad and press MENU to save. To edit your signature, or to turn signatures on or off: In the Settings menu, select Text Message.

  • Page 68: Tools

    Tools After you access Tools menu, you will see the following options: • GPS Nav allows you to launch the GPS Navigation system application on your phone. • Alarm Clock allows you to set multiple alarm times on your phone. •...

  • Page 69: Calendar

    Press the navigation key down once to select the desired ringer. (Cycle through the ringers by pressing the navigation key left or right.) Press the navigation key down once to select the alarm frequency. Press the navigation key left or right and select one of the following options: •...
  • Page 70 Set the event details using the navigation keys. Press up and down to move between options and press left and right to change the currently- highlighted options: Event Type, Reminder, Recurrence, Alarm Ringer, Start (starting time), End (end time), and go to Contact. (When the scheduled event occurs, this entry will be displayed onscreen, making the person convenient to contact.) When you are finished with the event details, press the left softkey...
  • Page 71 • If you have one or more events scheduled for today, they are displayed. Press the left softkey for Add New. Enter the task description using the keypad and press the left softkey for Next. Press the navigation keys left or right to select a Low or High priority. Enter the Due Time and Date using the keypad.

  • Page 72: Viewing Events

    Select Calendar. Select Countdown. • If there are no existing countdowns, the No Countdown Entered screen is automatically displayed. • If you have one or more composed memos, they are displayed. Press the left softkey for Add New. MENU Enter a name using the keypad and press Enter the time and date values and press the left softkey for Done.

  • Page 73: Calculator

    To delete all scheduled events: MENU Activate the main menu, highlight the Tools menu, and press Select Calendar. Select Scheduler. Press the right softkey for Options. Select Erase All. MENU Highlight Yes with the navigation key and press to confirm. Calculator To use the calculator: MENU...

  • Page 74: Memo Pad

    Press the left softkey for DST Setting to turn Daylight Savings Time (DST) On or Off. The DST setting is intended to show the time if DST is on or off. It is not intended to show if DST is in use for a particular region/country/city.
  • Page 75 Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo: MENU Activate the main menu, highlight the Tools menu, and press Select Voice Memo. Select Record. (The phone prompts you to start recording after the beep.) Wait for the beep and then start speaking. Press the left softkey to Pause the memo.
  • Page 76 Press the left softkey to Pause the memo. (When a memo is paused, press the left softkey again to Resume playing.) To erase an individual memo: MENU Activate the main menu, highlight the Tools menu, and press Select Voice Memo. Select Review.

  • Page 77: Camera

    Camera You can activate the camera and take pictures when the phone is open. In addition to taking pictures, you can also record, view, and send videos to your friends and family with your phone’s built-in video camera. To take a picture: MENU Activate the main menu, highlight the Camera menu, and press Select Camera.
  • Page 78 When you are finished recording, press the left softkey again for Done. Camera and Camcorder Options Once you have captured the picture or video, you can press the right softkey for Options (Next if you are in Camcorder mode) and select one of the following options: •...
  • Page 79 • White Balance allows you to set up the white balance of the camera automatically or manually using the different preset modes. The modes available are Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual. • Night Shot allows you to take a picture in low light levels. Set it to be Off (default) or On.
  • Page 80 Prepare for the picture. At 3 seconds, the timer icon turns red. To cancel the Self Timer after it has started: • Press Camcorder Options The settings associated with the full-color digital camcorder allow you to customize how the camcorder operates when taking videos. To set a camcorder option: Start the camera.

  • Page 81: Photo Album

    Photo Album Your media can be stored in the phone, on your memory card, or in an Online Album. To view media stored in an Album: MENU Activate the main menu, highlight the Camera menu, and press Select My Albums. MENU Select either In Phone, Memory Card or Online Albums and press Use the navigation keys to scroll though your media.

  • Page 82: Send Pic/Video

    Creating an Online Album The first time you access Online Albums you will need to establish a Picture Messaging password. This password will also allow you to log in to the Picture Messaging Web site. Please contact your service provider for the web site details to access and manage your uploaded pictures and albums.
  • Page 83 • if you selected Mobile # or Email, enter the recipient’s phone number MENU or email address and press Tip: The recipients of the message appear in the lower half of the screen. If you wish to send your text message to multiple numbers or addresses, repeat step 4. You can send a text message to a maximum of 10 numbers.

  • Page 84: Print

    Print A USB data cable must be connected between the printer and the phone before any printing can occur. To print pictures from your phone: Insert one end of the data cable into the USB slot on the printer. MENU Activate the main menu, highlight the Camera menu, and press Select Print.

  • Page 85: Settings

    Press the right softkey to Preview the image or press the left softkey to Print the image. MENU Select Yes to confirm printing and press Settings Auto Save To You can change the default saved file location for your pictures and videos. Select MENU Phone or Memory Card and press Note: Even when this setting is set to Memory Card, photos and videos will be...

  • Page 86: Contacts

    Contacts Finding Contacts MENU Activate the main menu, highlight the Contacts menu, and press Select Find. Scroll down through your list of contacts to highlight the name and press to make the call. Adding a New Contact Your phone can store up to 1000 phone numbers. Each contact entry can store up to a total of five phone numbers (plus one email address), and each entry’s name can contain up to 20 characters.

  • Page 87: Speed Dial

    Select the phone number (Home, Work, etc.) to be edited, and MENU press Press and hold to erase the entire number or press once to erase just the last digit. MENU Enter the phone number and press If you want to change the label (Mobile, Home, Work, etc.) of the selected number, press the right softkey for Options and select MENU...

  • Page 88: Groups

    Highlight the Contact that you wish to assign to the speed dial # and MENU press • To call a Contact using a 1 digit speed dial, from the Idle screen, press and hold the # key assigned to the Contact. •...

  • Page 89: My Name Card

    My Name Card This function is similar to an entry in the Phone Book, except that it contains your contact information, like a business card. You can send the name card to others via Bluetooth. To send your Name Card via Bluetooth: MENU Activate the main menu, highlight the Contacts menu, and press Select My Name Card.

  • Page 90: Settings

    MENU Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press Select Phone Interface. MENU Select Bell or Samsung and press Dialing Font You can adjust the display format of your dialing font. To change the dialing font color: MENU Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press Select Display.
  • Page 91 • Hyphenate displays each block of digits separated by hyphens in a different color. A sample of the new Dialing Font color appears onscreen. • If you selected Monochrome, press the navigation keys left or right to MENU select your desired color and press •...
  • Page 92 • Flip open, 30 seconds, 15 seconds, 8 seconds or Off for Keypad. • On or Off for Pwr Save Mode. Turning on the power save mode will slow down the user interface response in order to conserve power. MENU Press to save and exit.

  • Page 93: Sounds

    Note: The Help option provides additional information on using T9 text entry mode. Scroll up or down using the navigation keys. When you are finished, press the left softkey for OK. Sounds Volume To adjust the volume of the ringer and voice: MENU Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press Select Sounds.
  • Page 94 Ringer Type You can assign ringer types to individual Contacts entries, types of calls, Scheduler entries, and types of messages. • Single Tones are non-polyphonic traditional style ring tones. • Ring Tones include a variety of standard ringer types. • Melodies include a variety of musical melodies.
  • Page 95 Alerts Your phone can alert you with an audible tone when you change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, when a call has been connected, and when turning your phone on and off. The different options available are: •...
  • Page 96 You can change the tone level and tone duration of a key press. Voicemail or other automated systems may require long or short time lengths to activate different features. To select a tone level: MENU Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press Select Sounds.

  • Page 97: Messages

    MENU Press to place a check mark beside Power On and/or Power Off to enable or disable vibration on any of these functions. MENU Press to save and exit. Messages See "Settings" on page 57 for information on messaging settings. Voice Service See "Voice Service"...
  • Page 98 MENU Select On or Off and press If you selected On, input the five or six digit prefix (for example, area MENU code and prefix) and press To make an Abbreviated Dial call: Enter the last four or five digits of the prefix phone number. Abbrev. Dial is displayed in the lower left corner with the prefix digits displayed.
  • Page 99 Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Insurance Number or Mobile Directory Number or try 0000. If none of these work, call Customer Service at 1-800-Samsung. Select Outgoing Call.
  • Page 100 Airplane Mode When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information. All incoming calls will be sent directly to your Voicemail box. The Bluetooth interface will be disabled when Airplane Mode is on. To set your phone to Airplane Mode: MENU Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press...
  • Page 101 Headset Mode Send End Button This feature allows the handset to recognize the Send End button functionality in the headset. When on, the headset’s Send button will be treated like the TALK key on the handset and the End button will be treated like the END key on the handset. MENU Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press Select Others.

  • Page 102: Phone Support

    Phone Support The Phone Support menu allows you to access customer service assistance and information about your account by launching the web browser. Phone Info The Phone Info screen displays information about your handset’s current hardware and software. The Icon Glossary option can help you identify a display icon whose function you have forgotten.

  • Page 103: Text Assistance

    Text Assistance This function sends an empty text message. Activate the main menu, highlight the Phone Support menu, and press MENU Select Text Assistance. An empty text message is sent. You will receive a text message in your Inbox inbox shortly asking you to reply with your query.

  • Page 104: Phone Security

    Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Insurance Number or Mobile Directory Number or try 0000. If none of these work, call Customer Service at 1-800-Samsung. Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature...

  • Page 105: Special #S

    Changing the Lock Code From the Security menu, select Change Lock. MENU Enter your new lock code and press . Your new lock code must have 4 digits. MENU Re-enter your new lock code and press . Please select a code that can be recalled easily, or have it recorded and stored in a safe location.

  • Page 106: Reset Phone

    Reset Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. From the Security menu, select Reset Phone. MENU Select Yes and press MENU Select Yes again to confirm and press . Your phone will reset. 100 Phone Security...

  • Page 107: Safety

    Safety Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.

  • Page 108: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    • Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove the battery. If it’s inoperable, return it to a dealer store or call Customer Support for service.
  • Page 109 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately shielded electronic equipment. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems and/or entertainment systems in motor vehicles.

  • Page 110: Caring For The Battery

    The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. • Use only Samsung approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.
  • Page 111 • Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time. It’s best to follow these storage rules: • Less than one month: -4º F to 140º F (-20º C to 60º C) • More than one month: -4º...

  • Page 112: Owner's Record

    SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the SPH-m530 are: CDMA mode (Part 22) - Head: 0.454 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.514 W/kg PCS mode (Part 24) - Head: 0695 W/kg;...

  • Page 113: User Guide Proprietary Notice

    User Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: 4,901,307 5,109,390 5,267,262 5,416,797 5,506,865 5,544,196 5,657,420 5,101,501 5,267,261 5,414,796 5,504,773 5,535,239 5,600,754 5,778,338 5,228,054 5,337,338 5,710,784 5,056,109 5,568,483 5,659,569 5,490,165 5,511,073 T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S.

  • Page 114: Manufacturer's Warranty

    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 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.
  • Page 115 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. What Are the Limits On SAMSUNG's Liability? EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN, PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS,"...
  • Page 116 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, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG.

  • Page 117: Index

    Index Abbreviated dialing 17 Emergency Numbers 14 Account Info 96 Entering Text Activating Voice Service 26 ABC Mode Add New Services 96 Change a Character Input Mode Airplane Mode 94 Alarm Clock 62 Symbols and Numbers Alert Notification 89 T9 Text Input Auto-Answer 93 Entertainment 39–44 Backlight 85...
  • Page 118 Menus Ringer Types 88 Roaming 24 Layout Navigation Other Digital Networks Messaging 53 Message Setup Options Pic/Video Msg Scheduler 53, 55 Text Messaging Erasing Events Missed Call Notification 14 Viewing Events My Downloads 50–52 Security Menu 98 Assigning Downloaded Ringers Send Pic/Video 76 Sound Settings 87 Downloading Games...

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