Samsung SCH-u540

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Samsung SCH-u540
Samsung SCH-u540
Manufacturer Samsung
Carrier Verizon Wireless
Screen LCD; 262k colors; 176 x 220 pixels
Exterior screen LCD; 65k colors; 96 x 96 pixels
Camera 1.3 megapixels
Ringtone MP3
Memory MicroSD compatible
Networks CDMA 800/1900 / 1xEVDO
Connectivity Bluetooth / USB cable
Battery Li-ion
Form factor Clamshell
Media Verizon - V CAST streaming music and video, download wallpaper, ringtones. Features EMS, SMS, MMS, Video Messaging (a variant of MMS), and the ability to browse Mobile Web.
The Samsung SCH-u540 closed with front screen illuminated.
The Samsung SCH-u540 closed with front screen illuminated.

The Samsung SCH-u540 is a middle-of-the-line, mildly above-average phone offered by Verizon Wireless for access to its CDMA network located throughout North America.

While the design is similar to that of other phones offered in the past for Verizon, the phone differs from many VGA-only capable phones in that it offers VCast[1] "on-the-go" music download service.

The phone comes packed with a commendable 1.3 megapixel camera with a camera interface designed by Samsung, not Verizon as commonly found on other phones of the same price range. The camera controls are entirely customizable, even down to the visible icons on the screen and the "ready" and "capture" sounds, making timed shots particularly easy.

The phone features a very slim, flat design commonly found on other Samsung Cell phones of the current era. The phones have become quite popular, possibly riding the wave previously occupied by the Motorola RAZR (earlier versions). The phone features bright lighting both in the display and in the keypad (with full configurable options for timeout) and even carries an onboard "hold" switch for the outside touch controls.

The User interface is the standard "Verizon Wireless" interface, though in an updated "2007" flavor. The phone is completely devoid of the red bars that once dominated all Verizon offerings, and the user is provided with three choices of display themes:

  • Rainbow - the standard Verizon interface, albeit with pleasing icons and black-accent color on the menu screens.
  • Amoeba - A blue interface that features a morphic "blob" used to move within the menu.
  • Vivid - A blue theme that features a red "OK" key and a spinwheel-esque menu browser.

The Amoeba and Vivid themes are Adobe Flash based.

[edit] Features

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  • The phone is "all digital" operating in 1x and EVDO modes, technically a hybrid of both.
  • a 1.3 megapixel camera without flash
  • a basic external display (65K colors with selectable wallpaper that can display animated GIFs).
  • a large 176x220 internal screen (256K colors with regular or animated wallpaper, changeable clock settings and banner customization).
  • MicroSD card slot
    • Phone can read and write to card:
      • pictures
      • videos
      • some sounds
    • Phone will play MP3 and WMA songs placed on the memory card by a computer user.
  • Mobile Web 2.0 on a browser developed specifically for the next generation of Samsung handsets
  • Speakerphone
  • Alarm Clock, Tip Calculator, Regular Calculator, Notepad, World Clock, Stopwatch, Calendar with recurring-appointment functionality
  • Outside touch controls that activate the MP3 player when in standby mode. Also features a "HOLD" button to keep the touchpad from accidentally becoming activated.
  • GPS-ready with e911; supports VZ Navigator service from Verizon that allows users to track their location and get directions for a moderate fee.

[edit] Menu Tree

The following list shows the menu structure and indicates the number assigned to each option. This menu tree gives you a good overview of how each function relates to another, and where to get to certain settings and features on the Samsung SCH-u540, and was provided by the user manual. [2]

The Samsung SCH-u540's keypad is flush with the surface of the phone. CNET reviewers sometimes say that this makes dialing by feel difficult.
The Samsung SCH-u540's keypad is flush with the surface of the phone. CNET reviewers sometimes say that this makes dialing by feel difficult.
  • GET IT NOW
    • 1: Music & Tones
      • 1: V CAST Music
      • 2: Get New Ringtones
        • 1: Get New Applications
      • 3: My Ringtones
        • Get New Ringtones
          • Get New Applications
      • 4: My Music
      • 5: My Sounds
        • Record New
        • Sync Music
    • 2: Picture & Video
      • 1: V CAST Videos
      • 2: Get New Pictures
        • 1: Get New Applications
      • 3: My Pictures
      • 4: My Videos
      • 5: Take Picture
      • 6: Record Video
      • 7: PIX Place
    • 3: Games
      • 1: Get New Applications
    • 4: News & Info
    • 5: Tools on the Go
      • 1: Get New Applications
    • 6: Extras
      • 1: Get New Applications
  • MESSAGING
    • 1: New Message
      • 1: TXT Message
      • 2: Picture Message
      • 3: Video Message
    • 2: Inbox
    • 3: Sent
    • 4: Drafts
    • 5: Voicemail
    • 6: Email
    • 7: Mobile IM
    • 8: Chat
  • CONTACTS
    • 1: New Contact
    • 2: Contact List
    • 3: Groups
      • 1: No Group
      • 2: Business
      • 3: Colleague
      • 4: Family
      • 5: Friends
    • 4: Speed Dials
    • 5: My Name Card
  • RECENT CALLS
    • 1: Missed
    • 2: Received
    • 3: Dialed
    • 4: All
    • 5: View Timers
  • SETTINGS & TOOLS
    • 1: My Account
    • 2: Tools
      • 1: Voice Commands
        • 1: Voice Dial
        • 2: Voice Settings
        • 3: Menu Readout
        • 4: Digit Dial Readout
        • 5: Call Announcement
      • 2: Calculator
        • 1: Normal
        • 2: Tip
        • 3: Converter
      • 3: Calendar
      • 4: Alarm Clock
      • 5: World Clock
      • 6: Stop Watch
      • 7: Notepad
    • 3: Bluetooth Menu
      • 1: Add New Device
    • 4: Sounds Settings
      • 1: Call Sounds
        • 1: Call Ringtone
          • 1: Get New Ringtones
        • 2: Call Vibrate
      • 2: Alert Sounds
        • 1: TXT Message
          • 1: Tone
            • 1: Get New Ringtones
          • 2: Vibrate
          • 3: Reminder
        • 2: Picture-Video Message
          • 1: Tone
            • 1: Get New Ringtones
          • 2: Vibrate
          • 3: Reminder
        • 3: Voicemail
          • 1: Tone
            • 1: Get New Ringtones
          • 2: Vibrate
          • 3: Reminder
        • 4: Device Connect
      • 3: Keypad Sounds
      • 4: Keypad Volume
      • 5: Service Alerts
        • 1: ERI
        • 2: Minute Beep
        • 3: Call Connect
        • 4: Service Change
      • 6: Power On/Off
        • 1: Power On
        • 2: Power Off
    • 5: Display Settings
      • 1: Banner
        • 1: Personal Banner
        • 2: ERI Banner
      • 2: Backlight
        • 1: Display
          • 1: Duration
          • 2: Brightness
        • 2: Keypad
      • 3: Contrast
      • 4: Wallpaper
        • 1: Main Screen
          • 1: My Pictures
          • 2: My Videos
        • 2: Front Screen
      • 5: Display Themes
      • 6: Dial Fonts
        • 1: Style
        • 2: Size
      • 7: Clock Format
        • 1: Main Clock
        • 2: Front Clock
    • 6: Phone Settings
      • 1: Standalone Mode
      • 2: Set Shortcut Keys
      • 3: Language
      • 4: Location
      • 5: Security
      • 6: System Select
      • 7: NAM Selection
      • 8: Quick Search
    • 7: Call Settings
      • 1: Answer Options
      • 2: Auto Retry
      • 3: TTY Mode
      • 4: One Touch Dial
      • 5: Voice Privacy
      • 6: Data Settings
      • 7: DTMF Tones
      • 8: Memory
        • 1: Save Options
        • 2: Phone Memory
        • 3: Card Memory
      • 9: Phone Info
        • 1: My Number
        • 2: SW Version
        • 3: Icon Glossary

Also in the Tools and settings menu if you hit the #button it will prompt for a user code. enter all 0's and click ok and this will get you into a field test menu. also if you click * and enter all 0's you get into the service programming menu.


[edit] References

  1. ^ "Verizon SCH-u540 Display Page"
  2. ^ "Samsung SCH-u540 User Manual"