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Summary of Contents for SCH-U540T

Page 1: ... Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software installed or your service provider World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com ...

Page 2: ...SCH U540T User s Guide ...

Page 3: ...ive works of reverse engineer decompile disassemble or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers Samsung Telecommunications America STA Inc Headquarters 1301 East Lookout Drive Suite 150 Richardson TX 75082 Tel 97...

Page 4: ... PRODUCT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW RULE SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN ADDITION SAMSUNG SHALL ...

Page 5: ...off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous Switch off the phone near all medical equipment Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy Follow any regulations or rules in force Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions m...

Page 6: ...en the phone is switched on Emergency call Key in the emergency number for your present location then press Keep your phone away from small children Keep the phone and all its parts including accessories out of the reach of small children Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung approved accessories and batteries Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous Qu...

Page 7: ...re you have each item Your phone 3 Buttons features and locations Get started 4 First steps to operate your phone Menu functions 8 All menu options listed Solve problems 17 Help and personal needs Health and safety information 19 ...

Page 8: ...llowing accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer Phone Travel Adapter Battery User s Manual Standard battery Extended battery Battery charger Leather case Headset Data link cable Car charger adapter Travel chager adapte Portable hands free kit ...

Page 9: ...ttery To remove the battery slide the battery catch toward the top of the phone and hold it Plug the adapter into the phone Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet When the phone is completely charged the battery icon stops blinking unplug the adapter from the power outlet Remove the adapter from the phone 1 2 3 4 5 Power on Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited 1 Op...

Page 10: ... Idle mode retrieves the last number dialled missed or received Back key Deletes characters from the display In Menu mode returns to the previous menu level Key s Description End key Ends a call Hold down to switch the phone on and off In Menu mode cancels input and returns the phone to Idle mode Numeric keys Enter numbers letters and some special characters In Idle mode hold 1 down to access your...

Page 11: ...he keypad tone volume With the phone closed hold down to turn on the backlight In Menu mode scrolls through the menu options Speaker phone key on the right Turns on the external speaker during a call In Idle mode retrieves the last number dialed received or missed Holde down to start the voice recognition ...

Page 12: ...s 5 My Name Card 4 Messaging 1 Voice Mail 2 Text and Multimedia 3 Web Alert 4 E Mail 5 IM Chat 6 Short Codes 5 Pictures 1 Camera 2 Camcorder 3 My Albums 6 Shop 1 Launch 7 My Content 8 Games 9 Music 1 TELUS Music Player 2 My Music List 0 Web 3 Tools 1 Alarm 2 Bluetooth 3 Calculator 4 Calendar 5 Mass storage 6 Memo Pad 7 World Time 8 Voice Memo 9 Voice Services 0 Set Time Settings 1 Display 2 Sounds...

Page 13: ...numbers in the Call Log memory Missed Calls This option lets you view the last 10 calls missed if you are subscribed to the caller ID service When you access this menu the last missed calls are displayed Incoming Calls This option lets you view the last 10 calls received if you are subscribed to the caller ID service When you access this menu the last incoming calls are displayed Outgoing Calls Th...

Page 14: ... a person s name entry number or group name in your Contacts Add New Entry This menu allows you to add a new entry to your Contacts A name can contain up to 6 numbers in different categories Home Work Mobile Paper Fax and No label Speed Dial s Speed dialing allows you to press and hold a key or keys to dial the number associated with those key s There are three types of speed dialing 1 touch 2 tou...

Page 15: ...ils you have received Text and Multimedia You can create and send new text and multimedia messages including voice SMS messages and e mails You can view the messages you have received sent or saved separately in this message box When you access each message box a list of messages displays Web Alert Use this menu to allow you to view specific Web alerts from your service provider E Mail Use this me...

Page 16: ...n the My Videos My Albums Your phone s picture storage area is called My Albums There are two types of folders that can be used separately according to your needs In Phone Online Albums Shop With your new Web enabled phone you have access to a variety of services such as downloadable ring tunes games images tools and other applications My Content This menu allows you to download various multimedia...

Page 17: ... Finance Travel Shopping Tools and Business Links as well as useful management options including My Account and Search Many sites are available under more than one menu choose the one that s most convenient for you Tools The Tools menu provides you various convenient features like a calendar task list memo pad D day counter alarm and calculator To access this menu press in Idle mode and select Too...

Page 18: ...rld Time You can use this menu to find out what time it is in another part of the world Voice Memo You can use your phone s Voice Services to record brief memos to remind you of important events phone numbers or grocery list items Voice Service Your Sprint PCS Phone s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice This section includes easy to follow instructions on using voice activated dial...

Page 19: ...ce light is on Sounds This menu enables you to customize various settings for sounds In this menu you can adjust the ringer volume for calls messages and alarms set the unique ringer melodies for incoming calls alarm melodies scheduler alert or roaming alert customize additional tones for the phone select the key tone type and adjust the key tone volume and length set the sound settings for using ...

Page 20: ...everal languages for the display text activate or deactivate Airplane mode the location feature Headset mode or Key Guard mode Solve problems Help and personal needs To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional When you switch on your phone the following messages may appear Insert SIM card Be sure tha...

Page 21: ...an outgoing call barring option Your correspondent cannot reach you Be sure your phone is switched on pressed for more than one second Be sure you are accessing the correct cellular network Be sure that you have not set an outgoing call barring option Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking Be sure you have switched off the microphone Be sure you are holding the phone close enough to your mout...

Page 22: ...gned and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission FCC of the U S Government These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population The guidelines are based on the safety standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations t...

Page 23: ...the government adopted requirement for safe exposure The tests are performed in positions and locations e g at the ear and worn on the body as required by the FCC for each model While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions they all meet the government requirement The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reporte...

Page 24: ...ns Industry Association CTIA http www wow com com U S Food and Drug Administration FDA http www fda gov cdrh consumer World Health Organization WHO http www who int peh emf en Precautions when using batteries Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way Use the battery only for its intended purpose If you use the phone near the network s base station it uses less power talk and stan...

Page 25: ...when a metallic object coin clip or pen causes a direct connection between the and terminals of the battery metal strips on the battery for example when you carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag Short circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the object causing the short circuiting Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations Always recycle Do not dispose of batteries...

Page 26: ...o plan calls when your car will be stationary If you need to make a call while moving dial only a few numbers check the road and your mirrors then continue Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Make the people with whom you are talking aware that you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road Use your...

Page 27: ...nic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm 6 inches be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and recom...

Page 28: ...our vehicle Posted facilities Switch off your phone in any facility where posted notices require you to do so Potentially explosive environments Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Users are advised to switch off the phone whi...

Page 29: ...tain features are in use call barring for example you may first need to deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call Consult this document and your local cellular service provider When making an emergency call remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible Remember that your phone may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident do not...

Page 30: ... for many years Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children s Keep the phone dry Precipitation humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits Do not use the phone with a wet hand Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone Do not use or store the phone in dusty dirty areas as its moving parts may be damaged...

Page 31: ...nowledging Special Precautions and the FCC and Industry Canada Notice FCC Notice and Caution This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found...

Page 32: ...Only use approved batteries antennas and chargers The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone Although your phone is quite sturdy it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken Avoid dropping hitting bending or sitting on it If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisi...

Page 33: ... the FCC is 1 6 W kg SAR Tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value This is because the phone is designed to operate at...

Page 34: ...ide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use TENS OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN THE U S TODAY TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE UNIQUE COMBINATION OF CONVENIENCE SAFETY AND VALUE DELIVERED BY THE WIRELESS TELEPHONE QUITE SIMPLY THE WIRELESS PHONE GIVES PEOPLE THE POWERFUL ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE BY VOICE ALMOST ANYWHERE ANYTIME WITH THE BOSS WITH A CLIENT WITH THE KIDS WITH EMERGENCY PERSONNEL OR EVEN WITH THE PO...

Page 35: ... us in emergencies and providing opportunities to help others in need When it comes to the use of wireless phones safety is your most important call Wireless Phone Safety Tips Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using a wireless phone which should be easy to remember 1 Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial Carefully read your instruction manua...

Page 36: ...moving or before pulling into traffic Try to plan your calls before you begin your trip or attempt to coincide your calls with times you may be stopped at a stop sign red light or otherwise stationary But if you need to dial while driving follow this simple tip dial only a few numbers check the road and your mirrors then continue 7 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be ...

Page 37: ...affic signal a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen call roadside assistance or other special non emergency wireless number Careless distracted individuals and people driving irresponsibly represent a hazard to everyone on the road Since 1984 the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association and the wireless industry have conducted educational o...

Page 38: ...nit connected to the telephone wiring in a house typically operate at far lower power levels and thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC s compliance limits 2 Do wireless phones pose a health hazard The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones There is no proof however that wireless phones are absolutely safe Wireless phon...

Page 39: ...pe emitted by wireless phones Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function and Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different a...

Page 40: ...ure to radio frequency energy RF FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electromagnetic Fields EMF Project since its inception in 1996 An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world The Project has also helped develop a series of...

Page 41: ...rned about the RF exposure from these products you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use 6 What about children using wireless phones The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones including children and teenagers If you want to take steps to lower exposure to radio frequency energy RF the measures described above ...

Page 42: ...aim to shield the head from RF radiation work Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones there is no reason to believe that accessories that claim to shield the head from those emissions reduce risks Some products that claim to shield the user from RF absorption use special phone cases while others involve nothing more than a metallic accessory attached to th...

Page 43: ...patible hearing aid at the same time This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000 FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices Should harmful interference be found to occur FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem 9 What are the results of the research done already The research done thus far ha...

Page 44: ...ifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years However very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one exists Epidemiological studies can provide data that is directly applicable to human populations but 10 or more years follow up may be needed to provide answers about some health effects such as cancer This is because ...

Page 45: ...ds and cochlear implants users may detect a buzzing humming or whining noise Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings for some of their mobile phones to assist hearing device users in finding phones that may be compatible with their hearing devic...

Page 46: ...hearing aid is the less likely you are to experience interference noise from mobile phones STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY What is Covered and For How Long SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA L P SAMSUNG warrants to the original purchaser Purchaser that SAMSUNG s Phones and accessories Products are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon t...

Page 47: ...bligations During the applicable warranty period SAMSUNG will repair or replace at SAMSUNG s sole option without charge to Purchaser any defective component part of Product To obtain service under this Limited Warranty Purchaser must return Product to an authorized phone service facility in an adequate container for shipping accompanied by Purchaser s sales receipt or comparable substitute proof o...

Page 48: ... CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS THAT MAY ARISE BY OPERATION OF LAW INCLUDING IF APPLICABLE THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO THE SAME DURATION OF TIME AS ...

Page 49: ...HE ENFORCEABILITY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE CONSTRUED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTOR...

Page 50: ...arranty or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG Accordingly additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation whether oral or written do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon Samsung Telecommunications America STA Inc 1301 East Lookout Drive Richardson TX 75082 Phone 1 800 SAMSUNG Phone 1 888 987 HELP 4357 2004 Samsung Telecommunications America...

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