Samsung SPH-A540SR User Manual
SPH-A540 Series
PORTABLE
Tri-Mode
TELEPHONE
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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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 ............................................................... 18
LED indicator ....................................................................... 18
Menu key ............................................................................. 18
Microphone ......................................................................... 18
Keypad ................................................................................. 18
OK/Message key ................................................................... 18
Speaker ................................................................................ 18
Send key............................................................................... 19
Navigation ............................................................................ 19
Display screen...................................................................... 19
Display screen icons............................................................. 19
Installing the battery ............................................................. 21
Removing the battery............................................................ 22
Charging the battery ............................................................. 22
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Travel adapter .........................................................23
Using the travel adaptor.........................................................23
Low battery indicator.............................................................23
The empty battery icon ..........................................................24
Your phone’s modes................................................24
Answer mode ........................................................................24
Digital mode..........................................................................24
Input mode ...........................................................................24
Lock mode ............................................................................24
Power save mode ..................................................................25
Silent mode...........................................................................25
Standby mode........................................................................25
Talk mode.............................................................................26
Vibrate mode.........................................................................26
Getting Started.........................................................27
Getting service.......................................................................27
Turning your phone on .........................................................27
Turning your phone off .........................................................28
Several ways to answer a call.................................................28
List of main and sub menus.....................................29
Using your phone’s menus.......................................32
Accessing menus using the navigation key.............................32
Returning to the previous menu ............................................32
Accessing menus using shortcut numbers .............................32
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Calls.........................................................................33
Outgoing .............................................................................. 33
Incoming.............................................................................. 33
Missed.................................................................................. 34
Erase history ........................................................................ 35
Reviewing calls..................................................................... 35
Keeping track of call activity ................................................. 36
Air time ................................................................................ 36
Last call.....................................................................................37
Total..........................................................................................37
Erase All....................................................................................38
LifeTime....................................................................................38
Call waiting........................................................................... 39
Caller I.D.............................................................................. 39
Three way calling ................................................................. 40
Phone Book .............................................................40
Find name............................................................................ 41
Add new entry ...................................................................... 41
My phone # .......................................................................... 41
Find entry............................................................................. 42
Group search ....................................................................... 42
Setting secret........................................................................ 42
Editing phone book numbers ............................................... 43
Overwriting existing name and number information............. 43
Adding pauses ...................................................................... 44
Storing pauses in a phone book entry................................... 44
Pause dialing from a stored entry ......................................... 45
Manual pause calling............................................................ 45
Erasing individual phone book entries ................................. 45
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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......................................48
One-touch dialing..................................................................49
Two-touch dialing .................................................................49
Three-touch dialing...............................................................49
Shortcuts to memory dialing..................................................49
Memory.................................................................................50
Messages ................................................................. 50
Mobile originating SMS text messaging..................................50
Creating SMS text messages ...................................................50
Entering text, numbers, and/or symbols ................................52
Alphabetical text entry ...........................................................53
Entering numbers..................................................................53
Symbol entry .........................................................................53
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English text entry............................................................53
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New messages.......................................................................54
Inbox ....................................................................................55
Outbox ..................................................................................56
Reviewing outbox......................................................................56
Message memory capacity......................................................... 57
Messages and lock mode .......................................................... 57
Web.......................................................................................57
Erase message .......................................................................58
Message setup.......................................................................58
Scroll timer...............................................................................58
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Msg. Remind.............................................................................58
New message.............................................................................58
Canned Msg...............................................................................59
Receiving a message in standby mode .................................. 59
Receiving a message while on a call ..................................... 59
Reviewing voice mails and text messages.............................. 59
Reviewing stored voicemail and text messages
in standby mode................................................................... 60
Message options................................................................... 60
Ringer type — Message ............................................................61
Mobile web..............................................................62
Launching the minibrowser .................................................. 63
Exiting the web/minibrowser................................................ 64
The minibrowser start and end prompts............................... 65
The minibrowser soft keys.................................................... 65
Navigating the web................................................................ 66
How the minibrowser keys work .......................................... 66
Using links ........................................................................... 67
Making a phone call while using the minibrowser................ 68
Data/fax................................................................................ 68
Receiving a fax..........................................................................69
Ending a fax or data call............................................................69
Sending a fax or data file...........................................................70
Changing your phone back to voice calling ............................... 70
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Calendar..................................................................71
Today....................................................................................71
Month View...........................................................................71
How to schedule an event ......................................................71
How to add, edit, or erase an event .......................................72
Scheduler..............................................................................73
How to view an event.............................................................73
Jump to date..........................................................................73
Task list.................................................................................74
How to view, edit, add, or erase a task list item .....................74
Count down...........................................................................74
How to view, edit, add or erase a count down timer ..............75
Alarm clock...........................................................................75
Calculator..............................................................................76
Setup ....................................................................... 77
Display..................................................................................77
Backlight ...............................................................................77
Banner..................................................................................78
Contrast.................................................................................79
Auto hyphen..........................................................................79
Version..................................................................................80
Sounds..................................................................... 80
Ringer options.......................................................................80
Adjusting ringer volume (rapidly) .........................................80
Adjusting voice volume during a call .....................................80
Voice volume.........................................................................81
Ringer volume.......................................................................81
Ringer type............................................................................81
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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 — disconnect .................................................................85
Power on/off ........................................................................ 86
Roam ringer ......................................................................... 86
Voice........................................................................86
Voice dial ............................................................................. 87
Tips on recording names...................................................... 87
Record......................................................................................87
Review.......................................................................................88
Erase all....................................................................................88
Set active...................................................................................89
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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...................................................................... 94
Calling Special #s in lock mode.................................................95
Erase PBook..........................................................................95
Resetting your phone.............................................................96
Call answer............................................................................96
Auto answer ..........................................................................96
Language...............................................................................97
Roaming ..................................................................97
Roaming on other digital networks........................................97
Roaming on analog networks ................................................98
Setting your phone’s roam mode...........................................98
Set mode...............................................................................99
Setting an alert when roam charges apply (call guard) .........99
Setting ringer for roaming calls ...........................................100
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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......................................................... 103
Antenna Care...................................................................... 104
Phone Operation ................................................................ 104
Tips on Efficient Operation................................................. 104
Operating a Motor Vehicle.................................................. 104
Electronic Devices .............................................................. 104
Pacemakers.............................................................................104
Other Medical Devices ............................................................105
Vehicles...................................................................................105
Posted Facilities.......................................................................105
Aircraft ............................................................................... 106
Blasting Areas..................................................................... 106
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres ...................................... 106
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air bag ............................... 106
Storing your phone............................................................. 106
Cautions ............................................................................. 107
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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
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Your consumer package
Your consumer package contains the following items:
• Samsung SPH-A540 phone
• Samsung Standard Li-Ion battery
• Samsung travel adaptor
• User guide
with hand strap
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Front view of the SPH-A540
Speaker
Icons
Volum e
Graphic area
Navigation
key
key
Ok
Send
key
Microphone
Adapter Outlet
key
Display screen
Menu key
End key
Clear key
Keypad
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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.
Backlight features
Your keypad has user settable backlighting for easy visibility.
Clear key
The key is used to erase/clear numbers or characters that may have been
incorrectly entered. Or, you can use it to return to a previous screen.
•If you enter an incorrect number or character on the display
screen, press once briefly.
•To erase all digits or characters from the display screen, press
for two seconds.
•To back up one menu level, press once briefly.
•To return to standby mode from any menu, press for two
seconds.
End key
This key is utilized in several ways:
•Press and hold to turn on your phone.
•Press and hold to turn off your phone.
•Press once to disconnect a call, return to standby mode, or
cancel any input.
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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. When you
have the phone ringer set to off, the LED indicator notifies you of an incoming
call or message.
•The LED indicator lights momentarily when you power up the
phone.
Menu key
Press to enter the menu selection.
Microphone
The microphone is used for conversation and recording.
Keypad
Use these keys to enter text, numbers, and special characters.
OK/Message key
The key stores information that you enter. When in standby mode,
functions as a Message menu access key to send messages and review
received messages.
Speaker
The speaker is for listening to voice conversations.
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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.
Display screen
Your phone has two display screens:
The display screen on the front of your phone is comprised of three areas:
•An upper line of stationary icons
•The middle area showing the time of day
•The lower line showing the date
The display screen on the inside of your phone is comprised of three areas:
•An upper line of stationary icons
•The graphic area in the middle
•A lower line of text information
The top line of icons on the liquid crystal display (LCD), appear according to
the phone’s operating mode.
Display screen icons
Signal strength: This icon always appears when your phone is on. It
shows your current signal strength. More lines indicate more signal
strength.
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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. As soon as service is located, the indicator will disappear.
Roaming: This icon is your extended roaming indicator.
Analog
: Indicates you are on an analog system.
Digital mode
: This icon indicates your phone is operating in digital
mode. Your phone has some features that work only in a digital
service area; these services include the Web Browser and certain
other message(s) services. If this icon is absent, your phone is
operating in analog mode.
Vibrate mode: This icon indicates that an incoming call will make
the phone vibrate rather than ring.
Battery strength: This icon always displays when your phone is
active, it displays your battery charge level. The more black bars you
see, the greater the charge. When the battery becomes very low, a
flashing empty battery icon displays and the phone sounds an audible
alert; this indicates that your phone is about to turn itself off.
New message
: This icon displays when you have a message waiting.
Alarm clock: This icon displays when you have your alarm clock set.
Ringer silent: This icon displays while in standby mode when your
phones ringer is set to silent.
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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. 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.
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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. Using other adaptors may invalidate your
warranty and may cause damage.
When the phone has finished charging it can be disconnected.
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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.
Follow these steps to use you travel adapter:
1. With the battery in position in the phone, attach the cord from the travel
adaptor by plugging it into the adaptor outlet at the bottom of the phone.
2. Connect the adaptor to a standard 110/220 free volt AC wall outlet. The
battery will begin charging immediately, and the LED (located at the top
of your phone) will light and remain red.
3. The LED indicates the status of the battery being charged.
•Red indicates that the battery is charging.
•Green indicates that the battery is fully charged.
4. You can make a phone call when the phone is plugged into the travel
adaptor. The adaptor will continue to charge the battery even when you
are making the call.
Note: The battery charges faster when the phone is turned off.
Low battery indicator
You can tell whether or not your battery needs to be recharged by checking the
battery indicator (this icon is located in the upper-right corner of the
display screen). The presence of all three bars indicate a full charge. No bars
(the battery icon is empty) means your battery must be charged.
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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. Be sure to monitor the battery strength icon and
make certain your battery is adequately charged.
Your phone’s modes
Answer mode
With this option activated, you can select how you want to answer your phone
when you receive an incoming call.
Digital mode
Some of your phones features work only in digital service areas, the icon
indicates that your phone is operating in digital mode. If the digital icon is
absent, your phone is operating in analog mode.
Input mode
Use input mode to enter text, numbers and symbols into various screens.
Lock mode
When you lock your phone using the Lock Mode menu option, you restrict
phone usage. You can receive messages and calls, but you cannot make an
outgoing call until your phone is unlocked. You can unlock your phone, by
following the prompts and entering the lock code.
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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. A message on the display screen will
inform you when your phone is operating in the power save mode.
Silent mode
The Silent Mode feature allows you to silence the ringer when in standby mode.
•With the phone in standby mode, press and hold for 2
seconds. Entering Silent Mode displays briefly.
•To exit from Silent Mode press and hold for 2 seconds. The
screen prompt Exit Silent Mode displays, and your phone
automatically reactivates the previous ringer volume setting. (The
silent mode icon is removed from the standby screen.)
Standby mode
Standby mode is the fundamental state of your phone once your phone has
found service.
Your phone goes into standby mode:
1. After you power it on.
2. When you press after a call, if your phone is on.
When in standby mode, you will see:
1. The month/date, and time.
2. All other active icons.
While in standby mode, enter a phone number, and press to call.
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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. When you
are on a call your phone is in Talk mode. Pressing will display a list of the
In-Use menu options.
Vibrate mode
In standby mode:
1. Press the down arrow located on the left side of your phone to adjust the
ringer volume .
2. The vibrate icon appears on the display.
To change the setting:
1. Press the down arrow located on the left side of your phone to adjust the
ringer volume.
2. Your options are: Off, vibrate, 1 beep, level 1, level 2, level 3, level
4, level 5, level 6, level 7, level 8, and High+Vib.
Note: Downloadable ring tones and images may also be available.
3. The vibrate icon no longer appears on the display screen.
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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. As with any other radio-transmitting
device, do not touch the antenna as it affects call quality and can cause the
phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary.
3. The LED indicator lights and a power-up alert sounds. The name of your
service provider momentarily appears on the display screen.
4. The phone begins searching for a network signal. When a signal is found,
the date, day, and time appears.
5. Your phone is now ready to place and receive calls.
If the phone is outside of your carrier’s coverage or roaming area the icon
displays. If this happens you cannot place or receive calls. You must try later
when service becomes available.
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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.
Several ways to answer a call
When you receive a call:
• If the caller can be identified, the phone displays “Call from caller’s
phone number, (or name if pre-stored in your Phone Book)”.
• If the caller cannot be identified, the phone displays “Call from Unknown
ID”.
There are several ways to answer an incoming call.
•Press
•Press any key
•Open folder
•Set the Auto Answer feature
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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
2. Phone Book
3. WirelessWeb
4. Message
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
1:Find Name
2:Add New Entry
3:My Phone#
4:Find Entry
5:Group Search
6:Add email
1:Downloads
1:Get New
2:Manage
1:Ringtones
2:Images
2:Start Browser
3:Prompt
4:Connection
1:New Message
2:Inbox
1:Voice
2:Text
3:Web
3:Outbox
1:Sent
2:Stored
4:Delivery
5:MSG Setup
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5. Voice Dial
6. Calendar
7. Roaming
8. Sounds
1:General
1:Scroll Timer
2:Msg. Remind
2:New Message
3:Erase
1:Record
2:Review
3:Erase All
4:Set Active
1:Today
2:Month View
3:Jump To Date
4:Task List
5:Countdown
6:Alarm Clock
7:Set Time
1:Set Mode
2:Set NAM
3:Call Guard
1:Ringer Volume
1:Calls
2:Messages
3:Alarm
2:Ringer Type
1:Voice Calls
1:with Caller ID
2:No Caller ID
2:Messages
1:Voice Mail
2:Text
3:Web Alerts
1:Call Back #
2:Save Message
3:Entry Method
4:Delivery Ack
5:Canned Msg.
1:Voice Notif.
2:Received
3:Sent
4:Stored
5:All
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