Samsung Electronics Co SGHX540 Single-Band PCS GSM Phone with Bluetooth User Manual SGH X540 FCC
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Single-Band PCS GSM Phone with Bluetooth SGH X540 FCC
Users Manual
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-xxxxxA
English (EU). 10/2006. Rev.1.0
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
SGH-X540
User’s Guide
• Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country,
some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly.
• Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different
from the illustrations in this guide.
Draft 03
2006.10.30
Version: X540XAFJ3
1. Call log
1.1 Missed calls
1.2 Received calls
1.3 Dialled calls
1.4 Delete all
1.5 Call time
1.6 Call costs*
2. Network services
2.1 Call diverting
2.2 Call barring
2.3 Call waiting
2.4 Network selection
2.5 Caller ID
2.6 Band selection
3. Applications
3.1 Voice recorder
3.2 FM radio
3.3 Bluetooth
3.4 SIM-AT*
4. Sound settings
4.1 Incoming calls
4.2 Messages
4.3 Power on/off
4.4 Connection tone
4.5
Keypad tone
4.6 Minute minder
4.7 Silent mode
4.8 Alerts on call
5. Messages
5.1 Text messages
5.2 Multimedia messages
5.3 Push messages
5.4 Preset messages
5.5 Voice mail
5.6 Broadcast
5.7 Settings
5.8 SOS messages
5.9 Memory status
6. Fun box
6.1 WWW services
6.2 Media box
6.3 JAVA world
7. Planner
7.1 New memo
7.2 Calendar
7.3 To do list
7.4 Clock
7.5 Alarm
7.6 Calculator
7.7 Converter
7.8 Timer
7.9 Stopwatch
8. Camera
8.1 Take photos
8.2 My photos
8.3 Delete all
8.4 Settings
8.5 Memory status
9. Phone settings
9.1 Display
9.2 Greeting message
9.3 Language
9.4 Offline mode
9.5 Security
9.6 Auto redial
9.7 Voice clarity
9.8 Anykey answer
9.9 Active folder
9.10 Volume key
9.11 Reset settings
Press the
Phonebook
soft
key in Idle mode.
1 Find name
2 FDN list
2 Add entry
3 Speed-dial list
4 Own number
5 Group setting
6 Management
7 SDN*
* Show only if supported
by your SIM card.
Phone layout and key functions
Web access/
Confirm key
In Idle mode, accesses
the web browser.
Selects the highlighted
option or confirms
input in a menu.
Dial key
Makes and answers a
call. In Idle mode,
retrieves the most
recent calls.
Volume keys
In Idle mode, adjust the
keypad tone volume.
Send an SOS message
when pressed four times.
X
SOS mode
Voicemail server key
X
Voicemail server
Soft keys
Perform functions
indicated by the text
above the key.
4-way navigation keys
In Menu mode, scroll
through menu options.
In Idle mode, access your
favourite menus directly.
Power/End key
Turns the phone on or off
when held down. Also
ends a call.
Camera key
In Idle mode, accesses
the Camera menu. Press
and hold to turn on the
camera. In Camera
mode, takes a photo.
Cancel/Clear key
Deletes characters from
the display. Returns the
display to the previous
menu level.
Silent mode key
X
Silent mode
Alphanumeric keys
Installing the SIM card and battery
1. Remove the battery cover and insert the SIM card.
2. Install the battery and reattach the cover.
Battery cover
Battery
Charging the battery
1. Plug the supplied travel adapter.
2. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter.
Note
: Do not remove the battery from the phone without unplugging
the adapter first. Otherwise, the phone may be damaged.
To AC wall outlet
Adjusting the volume
1. In Idle mode, press the
Menu
soft key.
2. Select
Sound
settings
→
Incoming calls
→
Ring volume
.
3. Press the Navigation keys to adjust the volume level.
4. Press the
Save
soft key.
While a call is in progress, press the Volume keys to adjust the earpiece
volume.
Changing a ringtone for calls
1. In Idle mode, press the
Menu
soft key.
2. Select
Sound settings
→
Incoming calls
→
Default ringtones
or
My sounds
.
3. Select a ringtone and press the
Yes
soft key.
Redialling recent numbers
1. In Idle mode, press .
2. Press
Up
or
Down
to scroll to the number you want.
3. Press to dial the number.
Using the menus
In Idle mode, press the
Menu
soft key
to enter the main menu.
Use the 4-way navigation keys ( )
to scroll up, down, left, or right through the menu
system, highlight menu items, change feature
settings, and play games.
To exit the
menu without
changing the
menu settings,
press this key.
Labels at the bottom corners of the
display show the current soft key
functions. Press the left soft key ( )
or right soft key ( ) to perform the
function indicated.
To return to the
previous menu
level, press the
Back
soft key
or
c
.
To select or modify a menu or feature:
1. In Idle mode, press the
Menu
soft key.
2. Press the Navigation keys to reach a desired menu and then press the
Select
soft key or .
3. If the menu contains any submenus, locate the one you want by
pressing the Navigation keys. Press the
Select
soft key or to enter
the submenu.
If the selected menu contains additional submenus, repeat this step.
4. Press the Navigation keys to find the setting of your choice.
5. Press the
Select
soft key or to confirm your chosen setting.
Shortcut numbers
You can quickly access the menu you want by using shortcut numbers.
The shortcut number displays in front of the menu name in Menu mode.
Switching on or off the phone
1. Press and hold for more than one second to switch on the phone.
2. To switch off the phone, press and hold for more than two seconds.
Changing the display language
1. In Idle mode, press the
Menu
soft key.
2. Select
Phone settings
→
Language
→
Text language
.
3. Select a language.
Making a call
1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number, and press .
2. When you want to end the call, press .
Answering a call
1. When the phone rings, press the
Accept
soft key or to answer a call.
To reject the call, press .
2. To end the call, press .
Your phone displays the following status indicators on the top of the
screen:
Icon Description
Received signal strength
Call in progress
Out of your service area; you cannot make or receive calls
except for emergency calls
SOS message feature active
GPRS network
Roaming network
Alarm set
Bluetooth active
Call diverting feature active
New text message
New multimedia message
New voicemail message
Call ringer set to vibrate
Silent mode
Battery power level
Menu map Entering text
Changing the text input mode
In a text input field, press the right soft key until the input mode indicator
you want appears:
•: T9 mode
•: ABC mode
• : Number mode
• None: Symbol mode
Note
: To change the language, press and hold the right soft key and select
Language select
.
T9 mode
1. Press
2
to
9
to start entering a word. Press each key once for one letter.
Example: To enter Hello in T9 mode, press
4
,
3
,
5
,
5
, and
6
.
T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it may change with each
key that you press.
2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters.
3. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4. Otherwise, press
0
to
display alternative word choices for the keys that you have pressed.
For example, Of and Me use
6
and
3
.
Display
Your phone is in Idle mode when you are not on a call or using a
menu. You must be in Idle mode to dial a phone number.
Silent
mode
Press and hold
in Idle mode to disable all sounds on the phone.
To exit, press and hold this key again.
Voicemail
server
Press and hold
1
in Idle mode to access your voicemail server.
SOS
mode
With the phone closed, press the Volume keys four times in Idle
mode to send an SOS message to preset phone numbers. Once the
SOS message is sent, the phone will change to SOS mode and will
receive calls only from the SOS message recipients until the SOS
mode is cancelled. Upon receiving a call from the SOS message
recipients, the phone will automatically answer the call, after one
vibration, relaying the emergency situation to the caller.
Text and graphics
Soft key function
indicators
Menu Phonebook
Icons
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE)
Model description
: Portable Cellular Telephone (GSM x00/xx00/xx00)
Model name
: SGH-X540
Manufactured at
: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, 94-1, Imsoo-Dong, Gumi City, Kyung-Buk,
Korea, 730-350
*
to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/or other
normative documents.
Safety
:
SAR
:
EMC
: :
:
Network
:
We hereby declare that [all essential radio test suites have been carried out and that] the
above named product is in conformity to all the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/
EC.
The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex[IV] of
Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed with the involvement of the following Notified
Body(ies):
BABT, Balfour House, Churchfield Road,
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 2TD, UK
identification mark: 0168
The technical documentation kept at:
Samsung Electronics QA Lab.
which will be made available upon request.
(Representative in the EU)
Place and date of issue
:
2006.xx.xx
* It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of Sam-
sung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your
phone.
4. Press to insert a space and enter the next word.
ABC mode
Press the keys labelled with the character you want:
- once for the first character
- twice for the second character
- and so on.
For example, press
2
three times to enter C and
5
two times to enter K.
Number mode
Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want.
Symbol mode
Press the number keys corresponding to the symbol you want and press the
OK
soft key. You can press
Up
or
Down
to display more symbols.
Tips for entering text
• To move the cursor, press the Navigation keys.
• To delete characters one by one, press
C
. To delete all of the characters,
press and hold
C
.
• To insert a space between characters, press .
• To change case in T9 mode or ABC mode, press .
• To enter punctuation marks in T9 mode or ABC mode, press
1
.
Sending an SMS message
1. In Idle mode, press the
Menu
soft key.
2. Select
Messages
→
Text messages
→
Create
.
3. Enter the message text.
4. Press the
Options
soft key and add items using the following options:
•
Add media
: add sounds, images, or animated images.
•
Add emoticon
: add emoticons.
•
Preset messages
: add text templates.
5. Press the
Options
soft key and select
Send
.
6. Select an empty location.
7. Enter a destination number and press the
OK
soft key.
8. Press the
Send
soft key to send the message.
Taking a photo
1. In Idle mode, press and hold .
2. Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments.
3. Press or
to take a photo.
4. Press
C
to take another photo.
Quick feature reference
This section provides brief explanations of features on your phone.
Feature Description Select
Find a contact Search for contacts in Phonebook. Phonebook
> Find name
Create an FDN
list Create a list of contacts to be used in
FDN (Fixed Dialling Number) mode,
in which the phone allows outgoing
calls only to the specified phone
numbers.
Phonebook
> FDN list
Add a new
contact Add a new contact to Phonebook. Phonebook
> Add entry
Speed dial Assign speed dial numbers (2 to 9)
for eight of your most frequently
dialled numbers.
Phonebook
> Speed-dial list
Check your
own phone
numbers
Check your phone numbers or assign
a name to them. Phonebook
> Own number
Manage caller
groups Add a new caller group, or edit or
delete a group. Phonebook
> Group setting
Manage
contacts Copy all contacts on the SIM card to
the phone’s memory, delete all
Phonebook contacts. You can also
check memory information for
Phonebook contacts.
Phonebook
> Management
SDN (Service
Dialling
Numbers)
Access the list of service numbers
assigned by your service provider. Phonebook
> SDN
View recent
calls View the most recent calls you have
dialled, received, or missed. Menu > Call log
> Missed calls,
Received calls, or
Dialled calls
Delete recent
calls Delete the call logs in each call type,
or all logs at once. Menu > Call log
> Delete all
Call time
display View the duration of recent calls you
have dialled and received. Also reset
the time counter.
Menu > Call log
> Call time
Call cost
display View the cost of your calls. Menu > Call log
> Call costs
Network
services Access network services offered by
your service provider. Menu > Network
services
Voice memo Record voice memos and listen to
them. Menu > Applications >
Voice recorder
FM radio Listen to music or news via the FM
radio on your phone. First, you must
connect your phone with the
headset, which serves as a radio
antenna.
Menu > Applications >
FM radio
Bluetooth Connect the phone wirelessly to
other Bluetooth devices and talk
hands-free, or control the phone
remotely.
Menu > Applications >
Bluetooth
Use the SIM
service Use a variety of additional services
offered by your service provider. Menu > Applications >
SIM-AT
Select a call
ringtone Select a ringtone for incoming calls,
a volume level, or an alert type. Menu > Sound
settings > Incoming
calls
Feature Description Select
Select a
message tone Select the alert ringtone and alert
type for incoming SMS and MMS, or
set how often you are informed of a
new message.
Menu > Sound
settings > Messages
Power on/ off
tone Select the melody that the phone
sounds when it is switched on or off. Menu > Sound
settings > Power on/
off
Connection
tone Set the phone to beep when a call is
connected to the system. Menu > Sound
settings > Connection
tone
Select a
key tone Select a tone which the phone
sounds when you press a key. Menu > Sound
settings > Keypad
tone
Minute minder Set the phone to beep every minute
during an outgoing call to keep you
informed of the length of your call.
Menu > Sound
settings > Minute
minder
Silent mode Set how the phone acts to alert you
to a specific event while in Silent
mode.
Menu > Sound
settings > Silent mode
Alerts on call Set the phone to alert you when you
receive a new message or when the
time for an alarm comes during a
call.
Menu > Sound
settings > Alerts on
call
Read SMS or
MMS messages Read received, sent, or saved
messages. Menu > Messages
> Text messages or
Multimedia messages
> Inbox, Outbox, or
Draft
Feature Description Select
Send SMS or
MMS messages Create and send messages to other
mobile phones. Menu > Messages
> Text messages or
Multimedia messages
> Create
Push messages Change the settings for the service,
and access or delete push messages. Menu > Messages
> Push messages
Message
templates Preset templates of frequently used
messages. Menu > Messages
> Preset messages
Voicemail Access your voicemail server and
listen to messages on the network. Menu > Messages
> Voice mail
Broadcast
messages Change settings for the service and
access broadcast messages. Menu > Messages
> Broadcast
Messaging
options Set options for using messaging
services. Menu > Messages
> Settings
SOS message Activate the SOS message feature.
Enter recipients and select the repeat
mode.
Menu > Messages
> SOS messages
Message
memory status Check memory information for
messages. Menu > Messages
> Memory status
Web browser Launch and configure the web
browser. Menu > Fun box
> WWW services
Access media
files Access sounds or images in your
phone’s memory. Menu > Fun box
> Media box > My
photos, Downloaded
images, or Sounds
Delete all
media files Delete sounds and images in each
media box, or all media files at once. Menu > Fun box
> Media box > Delete
all
Feature Description Select
Funbox
memory status Check the amount of memory in use
for games, sounds and images. Menu > Fun box
> Media box >
Memory status
Java
applications Access the embedded Java games
and downloaded Java applications. Menu > Fun box
> JAVA world
Schedule an
item Create a new item. Menu > Planner
> New memo
Calendar Keep track of daily or monthly
schedule. Menu > Planner
> Calendar
Task list Create a list of tasks and assign a
deadline to each task. Menu > Planner
> To do list
Time and date Set the current time and date
manually and set your local time
zone. You can also set your phone to
update the current time
automatically when you travel
abroad. Time information may not be
updated when you move to one time
zone to another within a country.
Menu > Planner
> Clock
Alarm Set an alarm to sound at a specific
time. Menu > Planner
> Alarm
Calculator Perform basic arithmetic functions. Menu > Planner
> Calculator
Converter Do conversions such as currency and
temperature. Menu > Planner
> Converter
Timer Set a period of time for the phone to
count down. Menu > Planner
> Timer
Feature Description Select
Stopwatch Measure elapsed time. The
maximum measurement time is 10
hours.
Menu > Planner
> Stopwatch
Camera Take photos in various modes, and
access saved photos in jpeg format.
You can also delete photos or check
memory information for photos.
Menu > Camera
Display
settings Change settings for the display and
light. Menu > Phone
settings > Display
Greeting
message Enter the greeting message to be
displayed when the phone is
switched on.
Menu > Phone
settings > Greeting
message
Language
selection Select a language to be used for the
display text or text input mode. Menu > Phone
settings > Language
Offline mode Switch the phone to Offline mode.
This mode is helpful when you want
to use your phone in a place where
you are not allowed to use mobile
devices, such as in an airplane and at
a hospital.
Menu > Phone
settings > Offline
mode
Security Protect the phone against
unauthorised use. Menu > Phone
settings > Security
Auto redial Set the phone to make up to ten
attempts to redial a phone number
after an unsuccessful call.
Menu > Phone
settings > Auto redial
Voice clarity Remove extraneous noise and
increase call quality so that the
person with whom you are speaking
can hear you clearly even if you are
in a noisy place.
Menu > Phone
settings > Voice clarity
Feature Description Select
Important safety precautions
Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with
them may be dangerous or illegal.
Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first.
Switching off when refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or
chemicals.
Switching off in an aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an aircraft is both illegal
and dangerous.
Anykey answer answer an incoming call by pressing
any key, except for . Menu > Phone
settings > Anykey
answer
Active folder Answer an incoming call by opening
the phone. Menu > Phone
settings > Active
folder
Volume key
setting Set whether the phone mutes the
call ringer or rejects a call if you
press and hold the Volume keys
when a call comes in.
Menu > Phone
settings > Volume key
Reset the
phone Reset the phone to the factory
default settings. Menu > Phone
settings > Reset
settings
Feature Description Select
Switching off near all medical equipment
Hospitals and health care facilities may be using equipment that could be
sensitive to external RF energy. Follow any regulations or rules in force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their
performance.
Special regulations
Follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your
phone whenever it is forbidden to use it.
Water resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact
with the antenna when the phone is switched on.
Emergency calls
Key in the emergency number for your present location, then press
. Do not
end the call until given permission to do so.
Small children and your phone
Keep the phone and all its parts including accessories out of reach of small
children.
Accessories and batteries
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets and PC
data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and
may be dangerous.
Risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose used batteries according to the instructions.
CAUTION
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.
SAR information
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed 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
organisations through periodic and through evaluation of scientific studies.
The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety
of all persons, regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless phones employs a unit of measurement
known as Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit set by FCC is 1.6 W/kg.
SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions specified by th e
FCC with the phone transmitting at its hightest certified power level in all tested
frequency bands. The highest SAR value for this model phone was 0.997 W/kg.
At very high volume, prolonged listening to a headset can damage
your hearing.
Yong-Sang Park/S.Manager
128
Health and safety information
Before a new model phone is available for sale to the
public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that
it does not exceed the exposure limit established by
the FCC. Tests for each model phone are performed in
positions and locations (e.g. at the ear and worn on
the body) as required by the FCC.
The highest SAR values for this model phone as
reported to the FCC are GSM1900 Mode Head:0.997
W/Kg, Body-worn: 0.387 W/Kg.
.
For body worn operation, this model phone has been
tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines
whenused with a Samsung accessory designated for
this product or when used with an accessory that
contains no metal and that positions the handset a
minimum of 1.5 cm from the body.
Non-compliance with the above restrictions may result
in violation of FCC RF exposure guidelines.
SAR information on this and other model phones can
be viewed on-line at www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid. This site
uses the phone FCC ID number, A3LSGHX540.
Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery
pack to find the number. Once you have the FCC ID
number for a particular phone, follow the instructions
on the website and it should provide values for typical
or maximum SAR for a particular phone. Additional
product specific SAR information can also be obtained
at www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar.
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Restricting Children's access to your Phone
Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed
to play with it because they could hurt themselves and
others, damage the phone or make calls that increase
your phone bill.
FCC Notice and Cautions
FCC Notice
The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used
in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC
• 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 to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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can require you to stop using the phone if such
interference cannot be eliminated.
Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as
propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire
Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this
standard, contact the National Fire Protection
Association, One Battery march Park, Quincy, MA
02269, Attn: Publication Sales Division.
Cautions
Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not
expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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.
Other Important Safety Information
• Only qualified personnel should service the phone
or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation
or service may be dangerous and may invalidate
any warranty applicable to the device.
• Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment
in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
• Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or
explosive materials in the same compartment as
the phone, its parts or accessories.
• For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember
that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not
place objects, including both installed or portable
wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or
in the air bag deployment area. If wireless
equipment is improperly installed and the air bag
inflates, serious injury could result.
• Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft.
The use of wireless phone in aircraft is illegal and
may be dangerous to the aircraft's operation.
• Failure to observe these instructions may lead to
the suspension or denial of telephone services to
the offender, or legal action, or both.
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