Samsung Messager Touch SCH-R631 User manual

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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ACG_SCH-R631_English_UM_DE18_TE_060110_F3
Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is
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relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to,
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Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or
unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software,
computer programs, and related documentation and other works of
authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights
secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you
will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative 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), LLC
Headquarters: Customer Care Center:
1301 E. Lookout Drive 1000 Klein Rd.
Richardson, TX 75082 Plano, TX 75074
Toll Free Tel: [phone].HELP (4357)
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Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com
©2010 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC is a registered
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entities.
Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Phone?
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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;
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 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
EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR
BENEFITS.
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ........................................ 5
Understanding this User Manual ......................................... 5
Activating Your Phone ........................................................ 6
Battery ............................................................................... 6
Turning your Phone On and Off ......................................... 10
Memory Card (Optional) .................................................... 11
Voicemail ......................................................................... 12
Locking and Unlocking ..................................................... 12
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ................... 14
Features of Your Phone .................................................... 14
Front View (Closed) of Your Phone .................................... 15
Side Views of Your Phone ................................................. 16
Front View (Open) of Your Phone ...................................... 17
Closed View (Rear) of Your Phone ..................................... 18
Learning More About Your Phone ..................................... 19
Home Screen ................................................................... 20
Shortcuts ......................................................................... 22
Widgets ............................................................................ 23
Menus .............................................................................. 24
Entering Text .................................................................... 25
Section 3: Call Functions ........................................ 26
Making Calls .................................................................... 26
Answering Calls ............................................................... 29
Ending a Call .................................................................... 31
Calls ................................................................................. 31
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Section 4: Understanding Your Contacts ............... 35
Adding a Contact ..............................................................35
Finding a Contact ..............................................................37
Editing a Contact ..............................................................38
Erasing a Contact .............................................................39
Groups ..............................................................................39
Speed Dials ......................................................................40
Memory Status .................................................................41
Top 5 Contacts .................................................................41
Section 5: Messaging ............................................. 43
Creating and Sending Text Messages ...............................43
Creating and Sending Picture Messages ...........................44
Creating and Sending Video Messages .............................45
Receiving Messages .........................................................46
Messages .........................................................................48
Drafts ...............................................................................49
Voicemail ..........................................................................49
Message Settings .............................................................50
Section 6: Pictures and Video ................................ 51
Using the Camera .............................................................51
Pictures ............................................................................55
Using the Camcorder ........................................................57
Videos ..............................................................................61
Section 7: Multimedia and Web ............................. 63
Multimedia .......................................................................63
Ringtones .........................................................................67
Browser ............................................................................68
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Brew ................................................................................ 68
Section 8: Tools ...................................................... 69
Voice Service ................................................................... 69
Voice Commands Settings ................................................ 71
Bluetooth ......................................................................... 72
Calendar .......................................................................... 76
Memo Pad ........................................................................ 77
Alarm Clock ..................................................................... 78
Stop Watch ...................................................................... 78
World Time ...................................................................... 79
Sketch Pad ....................................................................... 80
Timer ............................................................................... 80
Calculator ......................................................................... 81
Tip Calculator ................................................................... 81
Converter ......................................................................... 82
Device Search .................................................................. 83
Section 9: Changing Your Settings ........................ 84
Location ........................................................................... 84
Widgets ............................................................................ 84
Sounds Settings ............................................................... 86
Display Settings ............................................................... 89
Touch Settings ................................................................. 91
Phone Settings ................................................................. 91
Call Settings ..................................................................... 98
Memory Manager ........................................................... 100
Phone Info ...................................................................... 103
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Section 10: Health and Safety Information ......... 104
Health and Safety Information .........................................104
Please Note the Following Information When
Using Your Handset ....................................................106
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ........................107
UL Certified Travel Adapter .............................................107
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones .....................108
Road Safety ....................................................................118
Responsible Listening .....................................................121
Operating Environment ...................................................124
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices .............125
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations
for Wireless Devices ...................................................126
Potentially Explosive Environments .................................129
Emergency Calls .............................................................130
FCC Notice and Cautions ................................................131
Other Important Safety Information .................................132
Product Performance ......................................................133
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones .....................135
Battery Standby and Talk Time .......................................135
Battery Precautions ........................................................135
Care and Maintenance ....................................................138
Section 11: Warranty Information ....................... 140
Standard Limited Warranty .............................................140
End User License Agreement for Software ......................145
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Getting Started 5
Section 1: Getting Started
This section explains how to start using your phone by activating your
service, setting up your Voicemail, and getting an understanding of
how this manual is put together.
Understanding this User Manual
The chapters of this manual generally follow the same order as the
menus and sub-menus in your phone. A robust index for quick
reference to most features begins on page 154.
Also included is important safety information that you should know
before using your phone. Most of this information is near the back of
the guide, beginning on page 104.
Text Conventions
This manual uses the following terms and icons appear in place of
repeated procedural steps:
select Tap a menu item or screen item to launch, access, or
save a highlighted menu item or field of interest.
➔ Used in place of “select” in long “drill down”
procedure steps.
Example: “... Settings ➔ Call Settings ➔ Answer Options ...”
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Notes and Tips
Throughout this manual some text is set apart from the rest. In this
way, important information, quick methods for activating features, to
define terms, and more are emphasized. The definitions for these
methods are as follows:
• Note : Explains alternative options within the current feature, menu, or sub-
menu.
• Tip : Provides quick or innovative methods for performing functions related
to the topic.
• Caution : Provides advice to warn of potential consequences to an action or
command.
• Warning : Points out important information about the topic that could affect
performance, or even damage your phone.
• Example : Gives examples to illustrate the procedure or results.
Activating Your Phone
Contact your Wireless Carrier and follow their instructions for
obtaining service, if necessary. We suggest that you read this guide
to fully understand the services your phone supports.
Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery,
and comes with a travel adapter for charging. The battery comes
partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your
phone for the first time. A fully discharged battery requires up to 4
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hours of charge time. After the first charge, you can use the phone
while charging.
Warning!: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung
accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other
accessories may void your warranty and may cause damage.
Battery Indicator
The battery indicator in the upper-right corner of the display
shows battery power level, with 5 bars indicating a full charge. Two
to three minutes before the battery becomes too low to operate, the
empty battery icon blinks and a tone sounds. If you continue to
operate the phone without charging, it will shut down.
Battery Cover
Your phone has a removable battery cover.
Removing the Cover
䊳 Lay the phone face
down and gently pull up
on the slot at the base
of the cover. Then, lift
the cover up and away
from the phone.
Installing the Cover
䊳 Place the top end of the battery cover over the battery and
press it gently into place
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Installing the Battery
1. Remove the battery
cover. See “Removing
the Cover” on page 7.
2. Insert the top end of the
battery into the phone,
aligning the gold
contacts on the top of the battery with phone’s gold contacts.
3. Press on the bottom end of the battery until it slips into place.
4. Install the battery cover. For more information, see “Installing
the Cover” on page 7.
Removing the Battery
1. Press and hold to
turn off the phone.
2. Remove the battery
cover. See “Removing
the Cover” on page 7.
3. Lift the bottom end of
the battery up and out of the phone.
4. Install the battery cover. For more information, see “Installing
the Cover” on page 7.
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Travel Adapter
The travel adapter included with your phone is a convenient, charger
that rapidly charges your phone from any 120/220 VAC outlet.
Charging the Battery
Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery
before using your phone for the first time. A fully discharged battery
requires up to 4 hours of charge time. After the first charge, you can use the
phone while charging.
1. Insert the USB end of the
Travel Adapter into the
phone’s Power/USB
Connector.
2. Plug the Travel Adapter into
a standard 120 VAC or 220
VAC wall outlet.
3. When charging is complete,
unplug the travel adapter from the power outlet and remove
the USB cable from the phone.
Warning!: To avoid damage, always unplug the adapter before removing the
battery from the phone.
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Turning your Phone On and Off
Turning your Phone On
䊳 Press and hold the End key ,
on the bottom right of the phone.
The phone begins searching for a
signal. When the phone finds a
signal, the time and date appear in
the display.
Note: If you are outside of your carrier’s coverage or roaming area, the No Service
icon ( ) appears at the top of the phone’s display. If you cannot place or
receive calls, try later when service is available, or at another location.
Turning Your Phone Off
䊳 Press and hold the End key , on the bottom right of the
phone, for two or more seconds.
Note: If your phone is on and you press for less than one second, the
phone will not power off. This prevents your phone from being turned off
accidentally.
Press and Hold
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Memory Card (Optional)
Your phone supports the use of an optional, removable microSDTM or
microSDHCTM memory card of up to 16GB capacity.
Note: Music Player requires the use of a memory card.
Installing a Memory Card
1. Pull the microSD cover
out and turn it to expose
the card slot.
2. Hold the card with the
label facing up, and
carefully slide the
memory card into the slot until you feel it lock into place.
3. Replace the microSD cover.
Removing a Memory Card
1. Pull the microSD cover out and turn it to expose the card slot.
2. Carefully push on the memory card to release the lock, then
release. The card will slide out a short distance.
3. Remove the memory card from the memory card slot.
Tip: For best results, format a previously-used microSD memory card with your
phone before using it. For more information, see “Formatting a Memory
Card” on page 102.
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Voicemail
Voicemail allows callers to leave message, which you can retrieve at
any time.
Note: After you set up your Voicemail account, you can view voicemail details in
the Voicemail folder (in the Messaging menu).
Setting up Voicemail
1. In Standby mode, tap Dialer to display the Dialer screen.
2. Press and hold .
3. Follow the prompts to set up your Voicemail.
Listening to Voicemail
1. In Standby mode, tap Dialer to display the Dialer screen.
2. Press and hold .
3. Follow the prompts to listen to messages and manage your
voicemail.
Locking and Unlocking
Your phone offers two lock modes: Display Lock and Phone Lock.
Locking and unlocking the display
Locking the display prevents unintentional key presses. By default,
the display locks when the backlight goes out.
Locking the display manually
䊳 Press the Lock key .
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Unlocking the display
䊳 Wake the screen by pressing the Lock key or the Clear
key , then drag your finger from any edge of the Lock
screen toward the middle.
Tip: You can also unlock the display by pressing and holding the Lock key .
Locking and unlocking the Phone
Locking the phone prevents unauthorized access to information and
features on the phone, but allows dialing of Emergency Numbers.
Locking and unlocking the phone requires the Lock code.
Locking the phone
1. From Standby mode, tap Menu ➔ Menu 1 ➔ Settings ➔ Phone
Settings ➔ Security .
2. At the prompt, enter the lock code. By default, the lock code is
the last four digits of your phone number.
3. Tap Lock Phone Now . The Home screen displays in Locked
mode.
Unlocking the phone
䊳 Touch Unlock and enter the lock code at the prompt.
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
This section outlines key features of your phone. It also describes the
screen format and icons displayed when the phone is in use.
Features of Your Phone
• Full high-resolution, color Touch Screen
• Sliding QWERTY Keypad
• Widget menu
• Messaging, including Text, Picture and Video
• Built-in 2 Megapixel Digital wide-screen Camera/Camcorder
• High speed data (EVDO)
• Bluetooth
®
(v2.0) Wireless Technology
• Global Positioning (GPS) Technology
• Voice and Touch Keypad Dial
• Music (MP3) Player and Video (MP4) Player
• Support for optional microSD™ and microSDHC™ cards up to 16 GB
• Voice Recognition
• Speakerphone
• Personal Information Management Tools, including Calendar, Memo Pad,
Alarm Clock, World Time, Stop Watch, Sketch Pad, Timer, Calculator, Tip
Calculator, and Converter
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Front View (Closed) of Your Phone
Features
1. Earpiece : Lets you hear
other parties to calls, music,
video sounds, and tones.
2. Touch Screen Display :
Indicates your phone’s
status, including numbers
dialed, feature screens,
status icons, message
indicators and contents, and
signal strength. Shows all
touch controls.
3. Music Player Key : Press to
launch the Music Player.
4. Send Key : Press to place or answer calls. In Standby mode,
press once to access the Recent Calls log.
5. Clear Key : Press to delete characters from the display in text
entry mode. When navigating the phone’s features and menus,
press to return to the previous menu or screen.
6. Power On-Off/End Key : Press and hold to turns the phone on
and off. Press to end a call. Press to return to Standby mode
from any feature, function, or menu.
7. Messaging Key : Press to launch the Messaging menu.
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Side Views of Your Phone
Features
1. Strap tab : Attach an
optional carrying
strap (not
included).
2. Volume Key : Press
to adjust ring
volume in Standby
mode, adjust the
voice volume
during a call, or
mute the ringer for
an incoming call.
3. Memory Card Slot : Insert an optional microSD™ memory card
for additional multimedia file storage.
4. Microphone : Lets the other caller hear you clearly when you are
speaking to them.
5. Camera Key : Press to launch the Camera/Camcorder to take
pictures or record videos.
6. Power / USB Connector : Connect charging accessories or USB
cables to your phone.
7. Lock Key : Press to lock the display. When locked, press and
hold to unlock the display.
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