a540telus.book Page 1 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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.
a540telus.book Page 2 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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.
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a540telus.book Page 5 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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............
a540telus.book Page 6 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Travel adapter ......................................................... 23 Using the travel adaptor.........................................................23 Low battery indicator.............................................................23 The empty battery icon ..........................................................24 Your phone’s modes ................................................ 24 Answer mode .............................................
a540telus.book Page 7 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Calls......................................................................... 33 Outgoing .............................................................................. 33 Incoming.............................................................................. 33 Missed.................................................................................. 34 Erase history ........................................................................
a540telus.book Page 8 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Erasing your phone book ......................................................46 Editing an existing e-mail address .........................................47 Setting speed dial ..................................................................47 Storing incoming phone numbers at the end of a call............48 Storing phone numbers from call logs...................................48 Shortcuts to storing phone numbers....................................
a540telus.book Page 9 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Msg. Remind .............................................................................58 New message.............................................................................58 Canned Msg...............................................................................59 Receiving a message in standby mode .................................. 59 Receiving a message while on a call .....................................
a540telus.book Page 10 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Calendar .................................................................. 71 Today ....................................................................................71 Month View ...........................................................................71 How to schedule an event......................................................71 How to add, edit, or erase an event .......................................72 Scheduler............................
a540telus.book Page 11 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Ringer type — Calls ..................................................................82 Ringer type — Alarm ................................................................82 Ringer type — data/fax incoming .............................................82 Ringer type — planner .............................................................83 Key beep............................................................................... 84 Tone Length ...........
a540telus.book Page 12 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Games...................................................................... 89 Key commands ......................................................................89 Push Push .............................................................................90 Object ....................................................................................... 90 Fly Ribbon.............................................................................90 Object ......
a540telus.book Page 13 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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...................................
a540telus.book Page 14 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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 .......................
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a540telus.book Page 17 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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.
a540telus.book Page 18 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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. LED indicator The LED indicator flashes to indicate an incoming call or message.
a540telus.book Page 19 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Send key The 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. When in standby mode the navigation key also acts as a hot key.
a540telus.book Page 20 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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. Wait a little while for a signal or move into an open area. Note: The no service indicator icon will always appear when you turn on your phone.
a540telus.book Page 21 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Installing the battery Note: Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter. The phone can be used while the battery is charging, but must be fully charged the first time you use your phone otherwise the battery could be damaged. To attach the battery to your phone: 1. Gently place the battery into the provided slots on the underside of the phone. 2.
a540telus.book Page 22 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Removing the battery To remove the battery from your phone: 1. Turn the phone off by pressing and holding . 2. Push the battery release latch up and pull the battery away from the latch. 3. 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.
a540telus.book Page 23 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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. Also, using the travel adaptor allows you to make a phone call while the battery is charging.
a540telus.book Page 24 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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. If this happens, your wireless call will be terminated. However, if you plug into a charging device, you can continue your call.
a540telus.book Page 25 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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. To manually force the phone to recheck for a signal, press any key.
a540telus.book Page 26 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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. The menu is accessed when you are in standby mode by pressing . Talk mode You can place and answer calls only when your phone is turned on.
a540telus.book Page 27 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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: 1. Fully extend the antenna for the clearest reception. 2. Press and hold for more than two seconds. Note: Your phone has a built-in antenna.
a540telus.book Page 28 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Turning your phone off To turn your phone off: 1. Press and hold for more than two seconds. 2. 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. This feature prevents your phone from being turned off accidentally.
a540telus.book Page 29 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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 2:Total 3:Erase All 4:Lifetime 2. Phone Book 1:Find Name 2:Add New Entry 3:My Phone# 4:Find Entry 5:Group Search 6:Add email 3.
a540telus.book Page 30 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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 7:Set Time 7. Roaming 1:Set Mode 2:Set NAM 3:Call Guard 8.
a540telus.book Page 31 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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 3:Call Answer 4:Auto Answer 5:Language 6:Calculator 0.
a540telus.book Page 32 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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. Accessing menus using the navigation key • Menu options are numbered but can also be accessed by using the navigation key. • Press right to view the WirelessWeb options.
a540telus.book Page 33 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM The following steps are a sample exercise to access games: 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Games. 3. Press for Push Push. 4. Press to access the main menu. 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. (No dial tone will be heard). This is called standby mode. 1.
a540telus.book Page 34 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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.
a540telus.book Page 35 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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: 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for the Calls menu. 3. Press for Erase History. The available options are: 4. •Outgoing •Incoming •Missed •All Calls Press for All Calls. 5. Press left for Yes to erase all your call directories, or right for No. 6.
a540telus.book Page 36 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 4. 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. 5. When your selection is highlighted you can: 6. •Press to be connected to that party. •Press to review all the available call information (name and phone number [if available] and time/date stamp.) •Press for more options.
a540telus.book Page 37 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 4. 5. Press to highlight an option. The available options are: •Last Call •Total •Erase All •LifeTime Press to open an option, or press previous screen. to cancel, and return to the Last call Last call allows you to review the amount of time spent on the last call you made. 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for Calls. 3. Press for Air Time. 4. Press for Last Call.
a540telus.book Page 38 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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.) 5. 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. The counter will begin counting the next time you make or receive a call.
a540telus.book Page 39 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 4. 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. 5. Press to return to the previous display screen. Call waiting Your phone beeps when another call is coming in. To answer this call: 1. Press . When connected, ask them to remain on the line or, request to call back later. 2.
a540telus.book Page 40 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Three way calling To place a three way call: 1. Call the first party, and press . When connected, ask them to remain on the line, press and they will be placed on hold. 2. Call the second phone number, and press 3. When the second party answers, press connected. . and all parties will be Note: You may need to contact your service carrier to set up Call waiting, Caller I.D., and Three way calling.
a540telus.book Page 41 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Find name This option allows you to find a stored name (alphabetically) in the Phone Book and place a call to that name. 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Find. 4. Press to highlight the name. 5. Press to select the name. The display screen shows the phone number and E-mail address (if available) associated with the name. 6. Press 7. Pressing to place the call.
a540telus.book Page 42 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Find entry This option allows you to find a stored entry by location number. 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for the Phone Book. 3. Press for Find Entry. 4. Press to highlight by Entry. 5. Press to select the entry. The entry information is displayed. 6. Press to highlight the phone number. 7. Press to call the number. Group search This option allows you to find a stored entry in a related group. 1.
a540telus.book Page 43 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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: 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Find. 4. Press to highlight the entry requiring editing. 5. Press . The existing phone number is highlighted. 6.
a540telus.book Page 44 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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. •T pause: A 2 second pause stops the calling sequence for 2 seconds and then automatically sends the remaining digits.
a540telus.book Page 45 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Pause dialing from a stored entry To pause dial from the Phone Book: 1. If you stored the number using (2 second) T pause(s), simply call the number from the Phone Book. 2. 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.). 3. Press to call the number.
a540telus.book Page 46 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 5. Press to display the following menu options: 6. •Send •Add Phone# •Edit •Prepend •Erase •Send MSG. Press to highlight the Erase option. 7. Press . The phone prompts Yes or No. 8. Press to highlight your option. 9. Press to confirm (Yes) and erase the Phone Book entry, or press to cancel (No) the Erase command. Erasing your phone book You can erase all the numbers stored in your Phone Book.
a540telus.book Page 47 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Editing an existing e-mail address To edit an existing e-mail address: 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press 3. Press for Find. The Phone Book displays. 4. Press to highlight the entry and press 5. Press , and select the Edit option. The Phone Book (options) screen displays. Edit the existing E-mail address. 6. Press for Phone Book. . to save.
a540telus.book Page 48 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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. 1. 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). 2. Press 3. Follow the prompts to save the number. .
a540telus.book Page 49 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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. Two-touch dialing Memory locations 010 through 099 are special Two-Touch locations.
a540telus.book Page 50 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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. Your phone is able to send and receive text messages.
a540telus.book Page 51 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM To continue, select from the following two menus: . 6. Press 7. Press to highlight the Options menu and press the following options: • Priority: Allows you to assign a priority to your messages. • • • • . Select from •Urgent •Normal Validity: Allows you to select the period of time you want the message to be available to the recipient. •Always •30 min.
a540telus.book Page 52 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 8. Press to highlight the Action menu and press following options: . Select from the • • • • Send: Allows you to send the message. OK: Allows you to save the message. CLR: Allows you to return to the previous menu. END: Allows you to cancel the message and end the session. Entering text, numbers, and/or symbols At various times when using your phone, you will need to enter text in the display screen.
a540telus.book Page 53 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM To change the input mode again: 1. Press to view the options. 2. Press to highlight your choice. 3. Press to save. • T9(English): This is the predictive word entry mode. You can quickly and easily enter frequently used words. • Alpha: This is the text entry mode. • Symbol: Symbol entry is used with number keys and associated symbols. • Number: This is the number entry mode. • .COM and .NET: These are URL extensions.
a540telus.book Page 54 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM For example, to enter the word hello, you can spell out the word by pressing only five keys, 4-3-5-5-6. T9 Text Input recognizes the most commonly used word for that number sequence is hello. If two or more words share the same number sequence, T9 provides the most commonly used word, with the ability to navigate to the next most commonly used word by pressing . Press repeatedly to display all of the available words that T9 knows.
a540telus.book Page 55 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 6. Enter your message data, (press to select your text entry mode), when finished, press to return to the New Message menu. 7. If the same message is to be sent to multiple recipients, press to the Message To menu. 8. Press and enter the number you want to send. 9. Press when finished. to go 10. To add additional recipient addresses, repeat the above steps. The multiple destinations entered will be updated on the Message To screen. 11.
a540telus.book Page 56 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 5. While viewing your message press to access the following options: •Callback •Reply •Forward •Save addr •Erase •Detail •Save cb# Outbox Your phone stores messages in Outbox, regardless of whether the message was successfully transmitted. If No Save was not set in the Save Message setting under Msg Setup, you can review, resend, or delete any message stored in the Outbox.
a540telus.book Page 57 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Message memory capacity Your phone can store up to 16K or 94 messages. The storage capacity includes all received, sent, filed message types, VMN (Voicemail Notification), and text messages. The number of messages stored, depends upon the length of each message. When message memory reaches over 75% capacity, the screen displays a text notification.
a540telus.book Page 58 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Erase message 1. In standby mode, press the Message menu. 2. Press for Erase Msg. 3. Press to highlight an option. 4. Press to complete the action. (press when in-use) to display (press when in-use) to display Message setup 1. In standby mode, press the Message menu. 2. Press for Message setup. You can preset a number of options for general settings or new messages.
a540telus.book Page 59 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Save Message You are offered two options. Select to save the setting. Auto Save On/Off - automatically saves the created message to the Outbox after the message is transmitted. Entry Method You can navigate between Alphabet and T9 Word (predictive keypad) for the default setting. Select to save the setting. Canned Msg. Canned messages are pre-programmed into your phone.
a540telus.book Page 60 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Reviewing stored voicemail and text messages in standby mode 1. In standby mode, press , to display the Message menu. The number of received or sent messages displays next to the associated message type in the menu. 2. Press for Voice. The date and time for the last voice mail message received display with a notification of the number of new voice mail messages. 3. 4. •You can press to call your mail box directly to review voice mails.
a540telus.book Page 61 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 1. In standby mode, press (press when in-use) to display the Message menu. A number of received or sent messages displays next to the associated message type in the menu. 2. For Text messages use the press to open. 3. Press 4. •Call Back: Automatically calls the number found in the message. •Reply: to reply to the sender. The phone accesses the New Message menu and copies the sender’s originating address to the Send To field.
a540telus.book Page 62 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 6. Press the to highlight the message ringer type you are changing. . 7. Press 8. Use the to hear tones. Each tone plays as you navigate through the options. 9. When the desired ringer is played, press Note: You can press to save the setting. to return to the previous menu at any time. Mobile web Your phone comes equipped with Wireless Web Internet access through a MiniBrowser.
a540telus.book Page 63 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Launching the minibrowser Note: The first time you use the MiniBrowser, you will be prompted to go through a security setup process that takes approximately three to five minutes. Note: When the security key is initially sent to the carrier, a unique value is created. If the phone is reset for any reason, you must contact the carrier to reset the security key. The original key is no longer valid and will not allow the MiniBrowser to operate.
a540telus.book Page 64 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 2. Once connected, the Home Page (or the last page visited), displays. Press and hold to access the MiniBrowser. An example of a Home Page is shown below: WEB HOME PAGE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Financial Traffic Travel Weather Sports Entertainment Games Shopping Portals Note: What appears in the display window is dependent upon the service provider content. To view additional text, use the . Exiting the web/minibrowser Press to exit the Web.
a540telus.book Page 65 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM The minibrowser start and end prompts Your phone can be set to view a prompt each time you start or end a MiniBrowser session. You have the option to change this default prompt setting. The default setting may differ as it is based upon the carrier’s requirement. To change the settings: or press for Mobile Web. 1. In standby mode, press the 2. Press 3. Press 4. •None: This prompt is never displayed.
a540telus.book Page 66 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Navigating the web When you use the MiniBrowser, some of the keys on your keypad will operate differently than during a normal phone call. The MiniBrowser presents on-screen items in any of the following ways: •Text or number input •Links (embedded in content) •Numbered options (some options may not be numbered) •Simple text You can act on the options or links by using the soft keys.
a540telus.book Page 67 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Asterisk / Shift: Press this key before entering text to create upper case characters. You can also use this key to move back one space on the display screen. 0/Next: Press this key to enter a 0, or to move to the next word when in T9 predictive word entry mode. Pound/Space: Press this key to insert a space when entering text. Numbers 1 - 9: If items on a menu are numbered, these keys can be used to select them.
a540telus.book Page 68 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Making a phone call while using the minibrowser You may initiate a phone call from the MiniBrowser if the site you are using supports this feature (the phone number may be highlighted and the left soft key will appear as Call). Pressing the Call soft key will call the number. In most cases you can also use to call the number. The Internet connection will be terminated when you initiate the call.
a540telus.book Page 69 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 5. Press 6. Pressing • • Voice Calls Only: No incoming Data/Fax calls can be received. Fax One Time: Waiting for Fax call. No voice calls can be received for next 10 minutes. Fax Only: No Voice Calls can be received. Data One Time: Waiting for data call. No voice calls can be received. Data Only: No voice calls can be received. • • • to save your option of choice. returns you to the previous screen.
a540telus.book Page 70 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM cable or turning off your phone will also end a data or fax call, but may disrupt your computer. Sending a fax or data file When connected to a computing device, your phone allows wireless fax and data transmissions. Your computing device software initiates the call to the destination phone number. Your phone functions as a wireless modem to send the fax or data file to the number designated by your PC software.
a540telus.book Page 71 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Calendar The Calendar allows you to add events in a calendar. They can be viewed at anytime. You can also set an alert to remind you of your plans. 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press 3. Press 4. •Today •Month View •Jump To Date •Task List •Count Down •Alarm Clock •Set Time Press to open that option. for Calendar. to highlight an option.
a540telus.book Page 72 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 5. Press to view your options. 6. Press to highlight an option. 7. Press to select that option. Note: Press and hold to navigate between text entry modes and number icons, making it easier to enter information in the correct format. 8. Enter the event. (Up to 32 characters can be entered.) 9. Press to continue. The Time/Date screen displays. 10. Add the start time and date using the keypad. 11. Press to display the next screen.
a540telus.book Page 73 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Scheduler Scheduler allows you to view in calendar format the current month, a past month or a future month. In Scheduler, the current date is highlighted on the calendar. Days with scheduled events are marked with an asterisk(*). How to view an event 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Calendar. 3. Press for Month View. 4. A current calendar screen displays. The current date is highlighted. 5. Press the right/left to select a new date.
a540telus.book Page 74 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Task list The Task List allows you to compile a list of items to be completed. Your phone can store, prioritize and manage twenty Task List items. Creating a task list item: 1. In standby mode, press for the Calendar. 2. Press 3. Use the navigation key to set the priority for a Task List item. Your choices are High and Low. for Task List. An Add To Do screen displays. How to view, edit, add, or erase a task list item 1.
a540telus.book Page 75 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 4. Enter the date and time you want to “Count Down” to. For example: if today’s date is April 1, 2001 and you want to know how many months, days, and hours remain before 7:00 P.M. February 14th 2002, enter the time 07:00 P.M. and the date 02/14/2002. 5. Press to store the Count Down timer. How to view, edit, add or erase a count down timer 1. In standby mode, press for the Calendar. 2. Press for Count Down.
a540telus.book Page 76 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Your phone only supports a 12 hour time display, it is necessary to press either , or . These keys represent A.M. and P.M. respectively. Note: Once an alarm is set, an alarm clock icon displays on the screen in standby mode. When the alarm is turned off the alarm clock icon is removed. Calculator You can perform calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using your phone.
a540telus.book Page 77 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 6. Press to perform the calculation and view the result, or continue to calculate with the same operator, or change the operator and continue. Every time you change the operator, the previous calculation is performed and the result is displayed as the bottom number on the display screen. 7. Press to perform the calculation and view the result. Setup The following features allow you to personalize your phone.
a540telus.book Page 78 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM To set the Backlight: 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press 3. Press 4. Press the 5. •Folder open •30 seconds •8 seconds •Off When the desired setting is reached, press for Display. for Backlight. to go through the menu options: to save. Banner This option allows you to edit and personalize a banner to display on your phone while in Standby Mode.
a540telus.book Page 79 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Contrast The LCD has contrast setting that can help you see the screen better in different lighting conditions. To set the LCD contrast: 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for Display. 3. Press for LCD Contrast. 4. Scroll between the contrast settings to determine what contrast is most visible to you. 5. When the desired contrast setting displays, press to save.
a540telus.book Page 80 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Version You can view both the software version and hardware version running on your phone. This feature is helpful if you need to call your carrier. Note: You can press to return to the previous menu at any time. 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press 3. Press for Version. The hardware and software information is displayed. 4. Press for Display. to return to standby mode.
a540telus.book Page 81 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Voice volume To adjust the voice volume option: 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Voice Volume. 4. Highlight your volume choice and press 5. The screen immediately displays the volume icon the bars of which will change according to the setting chosen, you can also press the down to change the setting. When the desired setting is reached, press to save. 6. Press .
a540telus.book Page 82 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Ringer type — calls To activate, view or change the ringer type for calls: 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Ringer Type. 4. Press for Calls. 5. Use the to navigate through the 10 monotone ringer types and 10 melody tones. Each tone plays as you navigate through the options. 6. When the desired ringer type plays, press Note: You can press to display the main menu. to save the setting.
a540telus.book Page 83 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Ringer Type 4. Press for Data/Fax In. 5. Use the to hear tones. Each tone plays as you navigate through the options. 6. When the desired ringer type plays, press Note: You can press to save the setting. to return to the previous menu at any time. Ringer type — planner To activate, view or change the ringer type for your planner: 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Sounds. 3.
a540telus.book Page 84 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Key beep Key Beep allows you to adjust the tone length and volume level that the keypad generates each time you press a key. The display icon shows up to 5 levels (the loudest setting). No bars indicate that the key beep function is silenced. 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Key Beep. 4. Press the 5. When the desired level or tone is reached, press to adjust level or tone.
a540telus.book Page 85 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 4. In this exercise select the Minute beep option. (For other Alerts exercises to work correctly, select the appropriate option.) 5. Press the 6. When the desired setting is reached, press to choose between On or Off. Note: You can press to save the setting. to return to the previous menu at any time. Alerts — service You can set the service alert option to sound an alert when the phone goes in and out of service coverage areas.
a540telus.book Page 86 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Power on/off Using this feature you can choose to have sound when you power on and off. 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Power On/Off. 4. Press to choose between On or Off. 5. When the desired setting is reached, press to save the setting. Roam ringer When this option is set to On, your phone sounds a unique tone when a call is received in a network service area.
a540telus.book Page 87 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Voice dial Your phone features Voice Dial(ing). Using the Voice Dialing feature requires that you first program the phone to recognize the name of the person you are calling. Note: You can store only one voice dial entry per stored name. You CANNOT store multiple entries for a stored name. Tips on recording names • Avoid recording similar names phonetically.
a540telus.book Page 88 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 4. Wait for the beep and then say the name. For best results, use names with at least two syllables, or use both a first and last name. The phone stores the name as a “first” sample, and then prompts you to say the name again. 5. Respond to the prompt by repeating the name exactly as you did the first time. The phone stores the name as a second sample and then requests the phone number. 6. Enter the phone number using the keypad. 7. Press 8.
a540telus.book Page 89 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 5. Press at any time to exit without removing any voice entries. Set active Voice dialing is always active once you have programmed the phone to accept voice entries and associated the phone numbers. To place voice activated calls, press and hold . After you hear the voice prompt and the beep, say the name of the person you are calling into the phone or earbud microphone. 1. While in standby, press 2. Press for Voice Dial. 3.
a540telus.book Page 90 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Push Push To open Push Push: 1. Press . 2. Press for Games. 3. Press for Push Push. 4. Press to start or press for help. Object The object of the game is to push the balls into the little house. The ball can be pushed left, right, up, or down. It cannot however, be pushed backwards. There must always be a space to push the ball forward or else the ball is stuck and the level cannot be completed.
a540telus.book Page 91 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Spider Hunter To open Spider Hunter: 1. Press to display the menu. 2. Press for Games. 3. Press for Spider Hunter. 4. Press to start the game. 5. Select the level by pressing for easy or for hard. Object The object of the game is to drop the potted plants on the spiders from the top of the wall. Press to drop the plants. The spiders will attempt to reach the top of the wall. You start out with three hearts.
a540telus.book Page 92 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Lock phone Locking the phone limits all outgoing calls except calls to 911 emergency and the three user-programmable emergency/secret numbers. You can lock the phone manually during use, or set the phone to lock automatically when it is turned on. When the phone is in Lock Mode, you can answer incoming calls, but you must unlock the phone to place outgoing calls (except to emergency and secret numbers).
a540telus.book Page 93 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM To place an outgoing call in lock mode: To call 911 or a confidential number, enter the number and then press . Lock code The default lock code for your phone is generally the last four digits of your phone number. You can enter a personal lock code and later change the lock code as often as you like. To enter a new lock code: 1. Press for Security. Enter your current lock code. 2. Press for Change Lock. The screen prompts Lock code.
a540telus.book Page 94 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Special #s Your phone provides the option of storing three emergency numbers. Each number can be up to 32 digits. All emergency numbers can be manually called at any time even when your phone is locked or restricted. This can be a useful feature for controlling what numbers can be called from your phone. Note: Emergency number 911 is hard-coded into your phone.
a540telus.book Page 95 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 5. Press 6. Press to save the number entered. to exit and return to the previous menu. Calling Special #s in lock mode To call special numbers in lock mode: 1. In standby mode, use the keypad to enter the special number. 2. Press to place the call. Erase PBook Erase PBook erases your Phone Book. Personal settings (the call log, Messages, Schedules, or other phone feature settings), are unaffected by clearing the memory on your phone.
a540telus.book Page 96 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Resetting your phone Resetting the phone returns all setup options to the factory default settings. To reset the phone: 1. Press for Security. Enter your current lock code. 2. Press for Reset Phone. A confirmation prompt displays asking if you want to Proceed. 3. Press to reset the phone or press to cancel the operation.
a540telus.book Page 97 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM To enable Auto Answer: for Auto Answer. The Auto Answer screen 1. Press displays. 2. Press 3. •Yes •No Press to save. 4. Pressing to highlight one of the available options: returns you to the previous screen. Language The language option on your phone can change the language of voice prompts, menus, and key-input. To change the language: 1. Press 2. Press 3. Press for Language. to highlight the language required. to save.
a540telus.book Page 98 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Roaming on analog networks When you roam on analog networks, you will experience a similar quality provided by other analog carriers today. Although some calling features, such as Wireless Web, may be unavailable, you can still make and receive calls. You will experience a few differences including: • • • • You are more likely to experience static, cross-talk, fade-out and dropped calls.
a540telus.book Page 99 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Set mode Choose from three different settings on your dual-band mode phone to control your roaming experience: 1. Press 2. Press for Set Mode. To select an option, scroll to select Automatic, Home Only, or Analog. • Automatic: This setting seeks automatically the TELUS service. When the service is unavailable, it searches for an alternative system.
a540telus.book Page 100 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM To turn the Call Guard feature on or off: 1. Press for Call Guard. Wait briefly until a message prompt displays and then disappears from the display screen. 2. Select Yes or No, and press • If the Yes option is chosen, an extra step is required to make or take roaming calls. If the No option is chosen, no extra step is required to make or take roaming calls. • . To place roaming calls with Call Guard on: 1.
a540telus.book Page 101 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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. • Calls - Checks your call log for outgoing, incoming, and missed calls. You can also erase the logs from this menu.
a540telus.book Page 102 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Usage guidelines: all about performance and safety Understanding Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive, is dependent upon the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal. The signal strength indicator ( ) displays in the upper left corner of your display screen.
a540telus.book Page 103 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Exposure To Radio Frequency Signals Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also transmits radio frequency (RF) signals In August, 1996. the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposer guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S.
a540telus.book Page 104 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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. Tips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: • Extend your antenna fully.
a540telus.book Page 105 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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.
a540telus.book Page 106 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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. Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn your phone Off when in any area with a potential explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.
a540telus.book Page 107 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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.
a540telus.book Page 108 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Your Phone as a Network Device Your telephone requires a service provider to send and receive calls. Your phone is only one part of a system or “network” of devices that makes it possible for you to send and receive calls, text messages, voice message, access the Internet using the minibrowser, and to take advantage of all of the other services and features available when your phone is used with your service provider.
a540telus.book Page 109 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 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.
a540telus.book Page 110 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM • 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 PCS Antenna:Retractable, user-replaceable Owner's Record The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment.
a540telus.book Page 111 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM Licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: U.S. Patent No. 4,901,307; 5,056,109; 5,099,204; 5,101,501; 5,103,459; 5,107,225; 5,109,390. Openwave® is a registered Trademark of Openwave, Inc. Limited Warranty 1. 2. What is covered and for how long? Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc.
a540telus.book Page 112 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM 3. 112 •Defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, adjustment and service of products.
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a540telus.book Page 114 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMULAR 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.
a540telus.book Page 115 Monday, August 5, 2002 4:12 PM ANY SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT LIE SOLELY WITH THE PURCHASER AND THE DIRECT VENDOR, OWNER OR SUPPLIER OF SUCH 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.
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