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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Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is
otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers
relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to,
accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone
System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal
laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual
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
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trademark of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its related
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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