Samsung SCH-R480 User manual

GH68_3XXXXA
SCH-R480
PORTABLE MOBILE PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone and keep it for future reference.

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ............................. 4
Understanding This User Manual ........... 4
Battery ............................... 5
Activating Your Phone ................... 9
Voicemail ............................ 10
Memory Card ......................... 10
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ......... 12
Your Phone’s Features .................. 12
Front View of Your Phone ................ 13
Keypad ............................. 14
Side Views of Your Phone ................ 15
Rear View of Your Phone ................ 16
Command Keys ....................... 17
Menu Navigation ...................... 21
Understanding the Display Screen ......... 22
Section 3: Entering Text .............................. 24
Entering Text ......................... 24
Section 4: Call Functions ............................ 26
Making a Call ......................... 26
Answering a Call ......................29
Call In Progress Options .................30
Voice Commands ......................30
Calls Logs ...........................34
Section 5: Messages .................................. 36
Accessing Messages ...................36
Types of Messages .....................36
Creating and Sending Text Messages .......36
Creating and Sending Multimedia Messages . 38
Receiving Messages ....................40
Message Folders ......................40
Erase Messages .......................45
Messaging Settings ....................46
Section 6: Contacts .................................... 47
Accessing Contacts ....................47
Groups ..............................52
Speed Dials ..........................56
Favorites ............................57
Memory Info ..........................59

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Section 7: Multimedia .................................60
Accessing Multimedia ...................60
Camera ..............................60
Camcorder ...........................63
Music Player ..........................67
My Images ...........................71
My Ringtones .........................72
My Videos ............................73
easyedge ............................73
Tone Room Deluxe .....................73
Section 8: Browser ......................................74
Launching the Browser ..................74
Using the Browser ......................74
Using Links ...........................75
How Browser Keys Work .................75
Section 9: Tools ..........................................76
Accessing Tools .......................76
Bluetooth .............................76
Voice SVC ............................78
Calculator ............................78
Calendar .............................78
Alarm Clock ...........................79
Stopwatch ............................79
World Clock ...........................79
Memo Pad ............................79
USB Mass Storage ......................79
Section 10: Settings ....................................80
Accessing Your Phone’s Settings ...........80
Location ..............................80
Display Settings ........................80
Sounds Settings ........................82
Call Settings ..........................84
Phone Settings ........................86
Phone Info ............................91
Memory ..............................91
Section 11: Health and Safety
Information ..............................................92
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals ....92
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
Certification Information ................97
FCC Part 15 Information to User ............98
Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) . .99
Smart Practices While Driving .............99
Battery Use and Safety ..................100

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Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 102
UL Certified Travel Charger ............. 103
Display / Touch-Screen ................ 104
GPS ............................... 104
Emergency Calls ..................... 105
Care and Maintenance ................. 106
Responsible Listening ................. 106
Operating Environment ................ 109
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices ....... 111
Restricting Children's Access to
Your Mobile Device .................. 112
FCC Notice and Cautions ............... 112
Other Important Safety Information ....... 113
Section 12: Warranty Information ............. 115
Standard Limited Warranty .............. 115
End User License Agreement for Software . . 120
Index ......................................................... 128

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Section 1: Getting Started
This section explains how to start using your phone by
activating your service, setting up your voicemail, or getting
an understanding of how this manual is put together.
Understanding This User Manual
The chapters of this guide 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 128.
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 92.
Notes and Tips
Throughout this guide, 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 at hand.
• Important: Points out important information about the
current feature that could affect performance, or even damage
your phone.

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Text Conventions
This manual provides condensed information about how to
use your phone. To make this possible, the following terms
and icon appear in place of repeatedly-used procedural
steps:
Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-ion
battery. A travel adapter is included with the phone for
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.
Warning!: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and
batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to
maximize battery life. Using other accessories may
invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
highlight Use the Navigation Key ( ) to move a
highlighting effect onto a menu item or screen
item of interest.
select After “highlighting” a menu item or screen item,
press the Center-Select key ( ) to launch,
access, or save a highlighted menu item or
screen field of interest.
➔Used in place of “select” in long “drill down”
procedure steps.
Example: “... Settings ➔ Call Settings ➔
Auto Retry ...”

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Battery Cover
The battery is under a removable cover on the back of
the phone.
Removing the Battery Cover
n Use a fingernail in the slot at the upper left of the back
of your phone to lift the back cover off of the phone.
Replacing the Battery Cover
n Align the cover and press it into place, ensuring that it
snaps securely at all four corners.

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Installing the Battery
1. Remove the battery cover. For more information, refer
to “Removing the Battery Cover” on page 6.
2. Insert the top end of the battery into the phone
housing, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with
the gold contacts in the phone. Push down on the
bottom of the battery down until it snaps into place.
3. Replace the battery cover. For more information, refer
to “Replacing the Battery Cover” on page 6.
Removing the Battery
1. Remove the battery cover. For more information, refer
to “Removing the Battery Cover” on page 6.
2. Lift the battery up, using the slot provided.
3. Lift the battery up and out of the phone.

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Charging the Battery
Your phone comes with a travel adapter to rapidly charge
your phone from any 100/240 AC outlet.
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 travel adapter into the port at the base of
the phone.
Note: This illustration displays the correct orientation for
connecting the travel adapter. If the travel adapter is
incorrectly connected, damage to the accessory port will
occur therefore voiding the phone’s warranty.
2. Plug the cable into a standard AC power outlet.
3. When charging is complete, the battery indicator ()
in the upper right corner of the display shows five bars.
Unplug the travel adapter from the phone.
Important! Charge the battery completely before you use your
phone for the first time.

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Battery Indicator
The battery indicator ( ) in the upper-right corner of the
display indicates power level. Monitor the battery strength
and ensure your battery is adequately charged.
• Five bars () indicate a full charge.
• An empty battery icon ( ) indicates a nearly empty battery.
• A blinking empty battery icon ( ) and a tone sounding
indicate you have two to three minutes before the battery is too
low to operate the phone.
If you continue to operate the phone without charging, the
phone will power off.
Activating Your Phone
Contact your wireless provider and follow their instructions
for obtaining service, if necessary. We suggest that you
read this guide to fully understand the services your
phone supports.
Turning Your Phone On
n Press and hold End until the display lights.
Note: As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not
touch the antenna while using your phone as this can
affect call quality and can cause the phone to operate at
a higher power level than is necessary.
Turn Your Phone Off
n Press and hold End for two or more seconds. Your
phone powers off.

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Voicemail
Setting Up Your Voicemail
Voicemail allows callers to leave voice messages, which can
be retrieved any time.
Note: Once your Voicemail account has been set up, you can
use the Voicemail folder (under the Messaging menu) to
view details of voice messages in your Voicemail
account.
1. In standby mode, press and hold or dial your own
mobile number to dial your Voicemail account.
2. Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to set up
your mail box.
Listen to Voicemail
1. In standby mode, press and hold or dial your own
mobile number to dial Voicemail. After connecting, you
will hear your voice greeting.
2. You are prompted to enter your password.
Memory Card
Your phone supports optional, removable microSD™or
microSDHC™memory cards of up to 32GB capacity (not
included). You can store music, pictures, videos, and other
files on a memory card.
Installing a Memory Card
1. Pull the memory card cover out and turn it to expose
the card slot.
2. Push the memory card into the slot until it locks
into place.
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Removing a Memory Card
1. Pull the memory card cover out and turn it to expose
the memory card in the card slot.
2. Press on the memory card to release the lock; then
remove the card.
Formatting
Formatting erases all content from the memory card and
prepares it for use with your phone.
Formatting a Memory Card Using Your Phone
1. In standby mode, press MENU; then select
Settings ➔ Memory ➔Card Memory ➔
Format Card .
2. At the prompt, highlight Yes ; then press OK .
Formatting a Memory Card using Your PC
For best playback of songs stored on a microSD™or
microSDHC™memory card, use the PC file system FAT32.
For more information about using a PC to format memory
cards, consult your PC and/or memory card reader
documentation.

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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
This section outlines some key features of your Samsung
SCH-R480 phone. It also describes the screen format.
Your Phone’s Features
• Domestic and international voice and text messaging service
(available on participating networks).
• Large 2.4 inch (diagonally) color screen (320 x 240 pixel
resolution)
• 3G EVDO support
• Bluetooth®Wireless Technology (see Note)
• Global Positioning System (GPS) Technology
• Digital Assistant Tools
• QWERTY Keypad
• Text (SMS), Picture/Video (MMS), Email, Commercial Mobile
Alerting System (CMAS), and Social Network (Facebook and
Twitter) Messaging
• Built-in 2.0 Megapixel Digital Camera
• Voice Dial
• Music Player
• Memory Card Slot (microSD™and microSDHC™up to 32 GB)
Note: The SCH-R480 phone supports the wireless headset,
hands-free, dial-up networking, stereo (A2DP),
phonebook access, object push, and file transfer profiles
for Bluetooth
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wireless technology.

Understanding Your Phone 13
Front View of Your Phone
Features
1. Earpiece : Hear callers and alerts.
2. Display : View information to operate your phone.
3.
Left Soft Key : Press to select the command displayed at
the left of the bottom line of the display.
4. Send Key : Press to place or receive a call. Press in
standby mode to launch the Recent Calls list.
5. Speakerphone Key : Press and hold to enable/disable
speakerphone.
6. Navigation Key : In menu mode, press to scroll through
the phone menu. From standby mode, press up or
down or left or right for shortcuts. (For more
information, refer to “Navigation Key” on page 20.)
7. Back Key : In a text entry field, press to delete
characters. In menu mode, press to return to a
previous screen or menu.
8. End/Power Key : Ends a call. When navigating, press to
return to the Home screen. Press and hold to power the
phone On or Off. When you receive an incoming call, press to
send the call to Voicemail.
9. Right Soft Key : Press to select the command displayed
at the right of the bottom line of the display.
10. Center-Select Key : Press to select the command
displayed at the center of the bottom line of the display.
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Keypad
Features
1. Voicemail Key : In standby mode, press and hold to dial
Voicemail.
2. Shift Key : Toggle capitalization for text input.
Capitalization remains as selected until you press the
Shift key again.
3. Fn Key : Toggle the text input mode to use the QWERTY
keypad to enter numbers and symbols as well as
letters.
4.
Sym/Lock Key : When entering text, press to launch a
Symbols screen for selecting symbols. From standby
mode, press and hold this key to lock the keypad.
5. Vibrate Mode Key : In standby mode, press and hold to
activate Vibrate mode.
6. Space/Voice SVC Key : Enter spaces between words and
characters. In standby mode, press and hold to launch
Voice SVC. (For more information, refer to “Voice SVC”
on page 78.)
7. Calendar Key : Launch your phone’s Calendar tool.
8. Messaging Key : Launch the Messages menu.
9. Enter Key : Press to move the insertion point to the next
line in a message.
10. Backspace Key : In text entry mode, delete characters
from the display. In menu mode, return to the previous
menu or screen.
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Side Views of Your Phone
Features
1. Volume Key : In standby mode, adjust the System
Volume. When receiving a call, temporarily mute the
ringer.
2. microSD (Memory Card) Slot : Install and remove an
optional microSD Memory Card for additional image/
photo storage and for music storage.
3. Camera Key : In standby mode, press and hold to light
the front display backlight and launch the Camera
feature of your phone. In Camera mode, take pictures.
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Rear View of Your Phone
Features
1. Headset Connector : Connect an optional headset (for
hands-free operation and/or music playback) or an
optional TTY device.
2. Camera Lens : The lens of your built-in camera.
3. Power / USB Connector : Connect charging accessories or
optional USB Data cable to your phone.
4. Speaker : Reproduce music and other sounds played by
your phone.
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