Samsung Messager Touch SCH-R631 User manual

Samsung Messager™ Touch
(SCH-R631)
PORTABLE TRI-BAND
MOBILE PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Intellectual Property
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will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of,
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create source code from the software. No title to or ownership in the
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©2010 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC is a registered
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Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of
Liability
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON
THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE
PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES
NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER
WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR
QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT;
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MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR
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THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR
USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE
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CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR
BENEFITS.
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ........................................6
Understanding this User Manual ......................................... 6
Install the Battery ...............................................................7
Remove the Battery ............................................................9
Charging the Battery ..........................................................9
Activating Your Phone ...................................................... 11
Setting Up Your Voicemail ................................................12
Memory Card (Optional) .................................................... 12
Headset (Optional) ............................................................14
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ...................15
Features of Your Phone .................................................... 15
Side Views of Your Phone ................................................. 16
Open View (Front) of Your Phone ......................................18
Closed Rear View of Your Phone .......................................20
Command Keys ................................................................21
Entering Text .................................................................... 23
Understanding the Display Screen ....................................24
Menu Navigation ..............................................................26
Your Phone’s Modes ........................................................ 27
Section 3: Call Functions ........................................32
Making a Call ...................................................................32
Answering a Call .............................................................. 36
Call Options Menu ............................................................39
Calls .................................................................................40
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Section 4: Understanding Your Contacts ............... 43
Finding a Contact ..............................................................43
Adding a New Contact ......................................................44
Deleting a Contact ............................................................45
Editing a Contact ..............................................................45
Saving a Number After a Call ............................................46
Speed Dial ........................................................................47
Contact Groups .................................................................48
Memory Status .................................................................49
Section 5: Storefront .............................................. 50
Launching Storefront ........................................................50
Applications Shopping and Downloading ...........................50
Section 6: Messages .............................................. 51
Types of Messages ...........................................................51
Create and Send Text Messages .......................................51
Create and Send Picture Messages ...................................52
Create and Send Video Messages .....................................52
Receive Messages ............................................................53
Message Folders ..............................................................54
Messages .........................................................................54
Drafts ...............................................................................54
Voicemail ..........................................................................54
Erase Messages ...............................................................55
Managing Preset Messages ..............................................55
Message Settings .............................................................55
Section 7: Browser ................................................. 56
Browser ............................................................................56
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Launching the Browser ....................................................56
Using the Browser ............................................................57
Using Links ...................................................................... 57
Section 8: Voice Service .........................................58
Voice Commands .............................................................58
Voice Settings .................................................................. 59
Section 9: Camera-Camcorder ...............................61
Taking Pictures and Videos ..............................................61
Screen Layouts ................................................................66
Saving Pictures and Videos .............................................. 69
Point, Click, and Send Pictures and Videos .......................70
Section 10: Multimedia ..........................................72
Camera ............................................................................72
Camcorder .......................................................................72
My Images ....................................................................... 72
My Videos ........................................................................72
Music Player ....................................................................73
My Ringtones ................................................................... 74
Ringback Tones ............................................................... 74
Communities ....................................................................74
Section 11: Tools ....................................................75
Calendar .......................................................................... 75
Alarm ...............................................................................75
Bluetooth .........................................................................75
Timer ...............................................................................77
Stop Watch ......................................................................77
World Clock ......................................................................77
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Calculator .........................................................................78
Tip Calculator ...................................................................78
Memo Pad ........................................................................78
Converter ..........................................................................78
Device Search ..................................................................78
Section 12: Settings ............................................... 79
Location ...........................................................................79
Sound Settings .................................................................79
Display Settings ................................................................80
Touch Settings .................................................................80
Phone Settings .................................................................81
Call Settings .....................................................................82
Memory Manager .............................................................83
Phone Info ........................................................................83
Section 13: Health and Safety Information ........... 85
Health and Safety Information ...........................................85
Please Note the Following Information When
Using Your Handset ......................................................87
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ..........................88
UL Certified Travel Adapter ...............................................88
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones .......................89
Road Safety ....................................................................100
Responsible Listening .....................................................102
Operating Environment ...................................................105
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices .............106
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations
for Wireless Devices ...................................................107
Potentially Explosive Environments .................................110
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Emergency Calls ............................................................ 111
FCC Notice and Cautions ................................................ 112
Other Important Safety Information ................................. 113
Product Performance ..................................................... 114
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones .....................116
Battery Standby and Talk Time .......................................116
Battery Precautions ........................................................ 116
Care and Maintenance ...................................................119
Section 14: Warranty Information ........................121
Standard Limited Warranty .............................................121
End User License Agreement for Software ......................126
Index ......................................................................135
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Section 1: Getting Started
This section explains how to start using your Samsung Messager™
Touch.
Understanding this User Manual
The chapters of this manual generally follow the same order as the
menus and sub-menus in your phone.
Notes and Tips
Throughout this manual there is text that is set apart from the rest.
These are intended to point out important information, quick methods
for activating features, to define terms, and more. The definitions for
these methods are as follows:
• Notes : Explain alternative options within the current feature, menu, or sub-
menu.
• Tips : Provide quick or innovative methods for performing functions related
to the subject.
• Important : Points out important information about the current feature that
could affect performance, or even damage your phone.
Text Conventions
This manual provides condensed information about how to use your
phone. To make this possible, the following terms and icons appear in
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