Samsung SCH-1530 User manual

Samsung
SCH-1530
PCS
DIGITAL TELEPHONE
Owner’s Manual
Please read this manual before operating the phone,
and keep it for future reference.

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Introduction To Your Samsung PCS Phone
Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung PCS Phone.
Using the latest digital technology, the Samsung PCS Phone
operates in a similar manner to other wireless phones, while
providing superior resonance and tone quality.
The following options make your Samsung PCS Phone both fun
and easy to use:
• Phone Book Memory – 99 Locations
• VoiceDial Access Key (VoiceDial is a subscriber service.)
•ProgrammableLock
• Short Message Services (SMS) and Voice Mail Notification
• 9 Ring Types, 4 Melody Tones, and Vibrate Alert
• Redial – 10 Numbers
• Outgoing / Incoming Call Logs - 10 Locations Each
• One-Touch Dialing - 9 Locations
• Two-Touch Dialing - 90 Locations
• Mute Option During Conversation
• Bilingual Menu (English / French)
• Call Restriction Options

How To Use This Manual
Your Samsung SCH-1530 PCS Phone Owner’s Manual explains
Digital PCS technology and phone operations through easy-to-
follow instructions. You’ll find everything you need to know
about using your new Samsung PCS Phone right here.
Want to know how many different ways you can place a phone
call from this phone? Check out the chapter onCalling Options.
Wondering about terms like Roaming and Prepend? There’s a
handy Glossary of Terms in the back of this manual.
We’ve also includedsome important safety informationthatyou
should know before using your phone. You’ll find the Safety
Considerations in the Appendix.
Still have questions? We’ll be happy to answer them. Just call
our Samsung Customer Care Center toll-free at 1.888.987.HELP.
We hope you enjoy using your new Samsung PCS Phone, and
thanks for choosing Samsung.

Table Of Contents
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Getting Started 1
Your Consumer Package 2
Description of Your Samsung PCS Phone 3
Screen Display 4
Key Functions 5
Status / Alert Indicators 6
Battery Installation, Charging and Care 8
Desktop Rapid Charger 8
Charging the Battery 9
Battery Charge Indicator 9
Caring for the Battery 10
Battery Storage Temperatures 10
Battery Disposal and Recycling 11
Samsung PCS Phone and Battery Specifications 12
Basic Operations of Your Samsung PCS Phone 13
Turning on Your Samsung PCS Phone 14
Modes of Operation 14
Display Options 15
Language Selection 17
Service Mode Selection 18
NAM Selection 19
Menu Organization 20
Main Menu Structure 21
Calling Options 23
Overview of Calling Options 24
Character Entry 25
Alpha Entry 26
Digit Entry 26
Punctuation Entry 27
Placing / Answering Calls 28

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Ending a Call 28
Automatic Hyphenation 28
Correcting a Misdialed Number 29
Prepend Dialing 29
Missed Call Alert 30
Dropped Call Alert 30
Failed Call Alert 31
Minute Beep 31
Mute Microphone 32
Incoming Call Notification 33
Ringer / Alert Options 34
Ring Volume Setting 35
Ring Type Setting 35
Message Alert Setting 36
Key Volume Setting 37
Tone Length Setting 37
Ring Tone Mute 37
Alerts Menu 38
Tracking Calls Through Call Logs 39
Erasing Call Logs 40
Reviewing Airtime 40
Your Personal Phone Book 41
Overview of Your Personal Phone Book 42
Storing Phone Numbers / Names 43
Storing Phone Numbers at Call End 44
Viewing Stored Entries 45
Finding Entries By Location 45
Finding Entries By Name 46
Dialing from Your Personal Phone Book 46
Memory Dialing Shortcuts 46
Editing Phone Book Entries 47

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Erasing Phone Book Entries 48
Short Message Services and Voice Mail 49
Overview of Short Message Services and Voice Mail 50
Reviewing Messages 51
Setting Up Your Voice Mail Box 52
Reviewing Voice Mail Messages 52
One-touch Voice Mail Access 52
Reviewing Page and Text Messages 53
Messages Options 54
Erasing Messages 55
Displaying the Time Stamp 56
Advanced Features 57
Pause Dialing 58
Entering and Storing Pauses 58
Security Options 59
Lock Mode 59
Lock Code Setting 60
Locking the Phone 61
Dialing in Lock Mode 62
Call Restriction Options 63
Restricting Calls 63
Resetting the Phone 64
KeyGuard 65
Emergency and Special Numbers 66
Storing Emergency / Special Numbers 66
Dialing Emergency / Special Numbers 66

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Special PCS Features 67
Any Key Answer 68
VoiceDial Access 68
Three-Way Calling 69
Placing a Three-Way Call 69
Call Waiting 70
Call Forwarding 70
Block Own Number Option 70
Accessories 71
Batteries 72
Desktop Rapid Charger 72
Cigarette Lighter Adapter 72
Travel Charger 73
Hands-Free Car Kit 73
Leather Case 73
Hand Strap 74
Charging Times with Accessories 74
Appendix 75
Troubleshooting 76
Maximizing Call Quality 76
Caring for the Antenna 76
Common Questions 77
Safety Considerations 79
Driving 79
Aircraft 80
Glossary of Terms 82
Index 85

Getting Started
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1
Getting Started
Your Consumer Package
Description of Your Samsung PCS Phone
Battery Installation, Charging, and Care
Basic Operations of Your Samsung PCS Phone
Display Options and Service Selection
Menu Organization

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Samsung SCH-1530
Owner's Manual
Your Consumer Package
Your Consumer Package contains the following items:
• Samsung PCS Phone and Hand Strap
• Standard Li-Ion Battery
• Travel Charger
• Owner’s Manual and Quick Reference Card

Getting Started
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1
Description of Your Samsung PCS Phone
Function keys and other controls activate the features of your
Samsung PCS Phone. The following illustration identifies the
function keys, controls, and indicators:
1) LED Indicator
(Calls, Messages, Power On)
2) LCD Screen
3) Volume / Scroll Buttons
4) Send Key
5) Scroll Keys
6) VoiceDial Access Key
7) Clear Key
8) Microphone
9) OK (Store) Key
10) Menu Key
11) Messages Key
12) End / Power Key
13) Antenna

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Screen Display
The Samsung SCH-1530 PCS Phone features a dot matrix LCD
screen with four text lines and one icon line. The icon line
displays active options and selected menu items.
During conversation, the screen displays the call timer and the
name and number of the other party, if available. Active in-use
options, such as Mute, Call Waiting, and Message Notification
also display during conversation. For additional indicators, see
“Table 2: Status / Alert Indicators” on page 6.
The following icons and text display at power-on:
Signal
Strength Battery Strength
No Service New Voice
Mail Digital Mode
New Text
Message
Roaming

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Table 1: Key Functions
Press SEND to:
• place and answer calls,
• initiate Three-Way Calling,
• answer a Call Waiting call.
In Standby mode, press SEND twice to redial the
last outgoing number.
VoiceDial Access Key (Contact your carrier for
access to this service.)
Press CLR to:
• erase one character at a time,
• return to the previous screen.
Press and hold CLR to:
• erase all entered characters,
• return to Standby while viewing menus.
Press END / POWER to:
• end a call,
• exit the current menu,
• mute the ringer on an incoming call.
Press and hold END / POWER to turn the phone
on and off.
Press MENU to display menus and scan options.
Press MESSAGES to access voice, page and text
messages.
Press OK to save menu settings and Phone Book
entries.
Press the SCROLL keys to scan menu options.
Press the VOLUME /SCROLL buttons to:
• adjust voice volume during conversation,
• adjust ringer volume in Standby mode,
• scroll menus, Phone Book, and Call Logs,
• change uppercase /lowercase letters.

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Table 2: Status / Alert Indicators
Signal Strength
Indicates current signal strength
In Use
Indicates that the phone is in use
No Service
Indicates that the phone is outside a service
area and cannot send or receive calls, or the
phone is in Power Save mode.
Battery Charge
Indicates battery charge level
Voice Message
Indicates new voice message
Text Message
Indicates new text message
Roaming
Displays when the phone is outside your
carrier’s coverage area / in another carrier’s
coverage area.
Digital
Indicates that the phone is in Digital mode. (In
Analog mode, no icon displays.)

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Table 2: Status / Alert Indicators (Continued)
The following status / alert indicators are text only:
Locked
Text display indicates Lock mode
Ringer Off or Vibrate
Text display indicates ringer status
Greeting
A personal banner of up to 12 characters displays in
Standby mode, when set.
The following indicators are both text and audible alert:
Incoming Call
Text display and ringer / vibrate alert signal incoming
calls, depending on setting
Call Waiting
Text display indicates Call Waiting
Dropped / Failed Call
Text display indicates a dropped or failed call
The following indicators are audible alert only:
Minute Beep
Sounds every 60 seconds in Conversation mode,
when set, beginning when the other party answers.

Getting Started
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Battery Installation, Charging, and Care
Your Samsung PCS Phone package includes a partially charged,
rechargeable battery so that you can use the phone
immediately after it is activated.
Installing the Battery
To attach the battery to your Samsung PCS Phone:
1. Hold the battery so that the metal contacts on the base of
the battery line up with the metal contacts on the base of
the phone.
2. Place the battery on the back of the phone with the top of
the battery about a quarter of an inch from the latch.
3. Gently slide the battery toward the top of the phone until
it snaps into place.
Desktop Rapid Charger
The Desktop Rapid Charger contains:
• Front compartment for charging the battery while
attached to the phone
• Rear compartment for charging the battery alone (not
attached to the phone)
• Red light to indicate that the battery is charging
(A yellow light indicates that the battery is operating at a
temperature that is too high or too low, or that the
battery is misaligned in the charger. Please check the
charger and battery.)
• Green light to indicate that the battery is fully charged

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Charging the Battery
To charge the battery using the Desktop Rapid Charger:
1. Plug the power cord of the charger into a wall outlet.
2. Insert the entire phone (with battery attached) into the
front compartment of the charger, or insert a single battery
(alone, not attached to the phone) into the rear
compartment of the charger.
When two batteries are in the charger, the batteries charge
simultaneously. If you charge the battery while it is attached to
the phone, the Battery Charge Indicator on the screen
activates.
A completely discharged standard battery recharges fully in
about 3.0 hours. The extended battery recharges in about 5.0
hours. Leaving your phone powered on during charging or
charging batteries simultaneously increases charging time.
Leaving the battery in the charger once it is fully charged does
not harm the battery. A green LED on the charger indicates a
full battery charge.
Note: Use only the Samsung-approved Desktop Rapid Charger
with your Samsung PCS Phone. Using the wrong charger could
damage the battery.
Battery Charge Indicator
The Battery Charge Indicator displays in the upper right corner
of the screen and indicates four levels of charge. Three solid
bars indicate a fully charged battery. When the battery charge
level is low or empty, a clear Battery Charge Indicator (no bars
displayed) flashes on the screen.

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Caring for the Battery
Use only Samsung-approved batteries, desktop and travel
chargers. These chargers maximize battery lifeand
performance.Using other batteries or chargers may invalidate
your phone / battery warranty and may damage the battery.
For proper battery care, please follow these guidelines:
• To avoiddamage, chargethe battery in temperatures
that rangefrom 32° F to104°F (0° C to 40° C).
• Do not use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in
high humidity areas (such as a bathroom).
• Never disposeof the battery by incineration (fire).
• Keep the metal contacts at the battery base clean.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the
battery, as injuries or burns may result.
• Replacethebattery when it no longer provides
acceptable performance.
• To avoidinjuries / burns, do not allow metal objects or
liquids to contact or short-circuit the battery terminals.
• To avoiddamage, avoid storing the battery for long
periods of time, andstore the batteryin temperatures
rangingfrom -4° F to 140° F(-20°C to60° C).
Table3: Battery StorageTemperatures
• Less than one month: -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C)
• More than one month: -4° F to 113° F(-20° C to 45° C)

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Battery Disposal and Recycling
Please follow these guidelines when disposing of or recycling
the battery:
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire; the cell may
explode. Check the regulations in your area for special
disposal instructions.
• Do not open or puncture the battery; the released
electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the
eyes and skin, and can be toxic if swallowed.
• Charge the battery in accordance with the instructions
specified in this manual.
• Return unwanted Samsung Lithium Ion batteries to your
nearest Samsung Service Center. (Call toll-free
1.888.987.HELP (4357) in the U.S. and Canada.)

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Table 4: Samsung PCS Phone and Battery Specifications
Dual Band / Dual Mode: AMPS 800 MHz / PCS 1.9 GHz
LCD Screen: 5 Lines (4 Text Lines, 1 Icon Line)
BatteryType: Standard:850 mAh Li-Ion
Extended: 1350 mAh Li-Ion
PCS Antenna: 1/4 Wave (down), 5/8 Wave (up)
PCS Phone with: Standard Battery Extended Battery
Dimensions (Hx W x D): 5.75 x 2.1 x 1inches 5.75 x 2.1 x 1.3 inches
14.6 x 5.4 x 2.5 cm 14.6 x 5.4 x 3.35 cm
Weight: 7.7 oz.(220 g) 7.9 oz. (226 g)
Volume: 191 cc 250 cc
Talk Time: CDMA: up to 3.0 hours up to 4.7 hours
AMPS: up to 2.0 hours up to 3.5 hours
or or
Standby Time: CDMA:upto50 hours up to80hours
AMPS: up to 15 hours up to 24 hours