Samsung SCH-r610 Series User manual

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some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly.
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different from the illustrations in this guide.
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SCH-R610
User’s Guide
Draft0.1
2007.03.09

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Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park
the vehicle first.
Switch off the phone when refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service
station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switch off in an aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them
in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switch off the phone near all medical
equipment
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to external radio
frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in
force.
Important
safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.

Important safety precautions
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Be aware of special regulations
Meet any special regulations in force in any area and
always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden
to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
Water resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid
unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone
is switched on.
Emergency call
Key in the emergency number for your present
location, then press .
Keep your phone away from small children
Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories,
out of the reach of small children.
Accessories and batteries
Use only Samsung-approved accessories and
batteries. Use of any unauthorized accessories could
damage your phone and may be dangerous.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your
phone.
For more detailed safety information, see "Health and
safety information" on page 20.
• The phone could explode if the battery is replaced
with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of the used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

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Contents
Your phone 5
Keys, features, and locations
Unpack 5
Make sure you have each item
Get started 6
First steps to operating your phone
Install and charge the phone ..................................... 6
Power on or off........................................................ 7
Keys ...................................................................... 7
Menu functions 9
All menu options listed
Solve problems 18
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 20

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1 Contacts
1 Find
2 Add New Entry
3 Speed Dial
4 Group
5 Memory Info
2 Calls
1 Outgoing Calls
2 Incoming Calls
3 Missed Calls
4 All Calls
5 Call Timer
6 Data Counter
3 Messages
1 Send Message
2 Inbox
3 Outbox
4 Drafts
5 Voicemail
6 Erase Messages
7 Msg Settings
4 MetroWEB
1 Get In Web
5 @metro
1 @metro
6 Voice SVC
1 Voice Commands
2 Voice Settings
7 Multimedia
1 Camera
2 Camcorder
3 My Images
4 My Videos
5 My Ringtones
6 My Sounds
7 My Music
8 Tools
1 Bluetooth
2 Calendar
3 Memo Pad
4 Alarm Clock
5 World Time
6 Calculator
7 Stop Watch
8 Converter
9 Tip Calculator
9 Settings
1 Location
2 Display Settings
3 Sound Settings
4 Call Settings
5 Phone Settings
6 Memory Info
7 Phone Info
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode.

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Your phone
Keys, features, and locations
Display
Power/Menu
exit key
Mouthpiece
Volume keys
Dial key
Multi-function
jack
Delete/
Cancel key
Confirm key
Camera key
Earpiece
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/
Right)
Mirror
Camera lens
Right soft key
Left soft key
Memory
card slot
Special
function keys
Alphanumeric
keys
Unpack
Make sure you have each item
You can obtain various accessories
from your local Samsung dealer.
Phone Travel Adapter
Battery User’s Guide
The items supplied with your
phone and the accessories at
your Samsung dealer may vary,
depending on your country.

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Get started
First steps to operating your phone
Install and charge the phone
Remove the battery cover.
If the phone is already on, first turn it off by pressing
and holding .
Install the battery.
Reattach the battery cover.
Plug the travel adapter into the phone.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.
When the phone is completely charged (the
battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter
from the power outlet.

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Get started
Low battery indicator
When the battery is low:
• a warning tone sounds,
• the battery low message displays, and
• the empty battery icon blinks.
If the battery level becomes too low, the phone
automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.
Power on or off
Keys
Remove the adapter from the phone.
Power on
Do not turn on the
phone when
mobile phone use
is prohibited.
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold .
3. If necessary, enter the PIN and
press [ OK ].
Power off 1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold .
Perform the function indicated on the
bottom line of the display.

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Get started
In Idle mode, access menu options
directly.
In Menu mode, scroll through the menu
options.
In Menu mode, select the highlighted
menu option.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the recent
numbers dialed, missed, or received.
Delete characters from the display. In
Menu mode, return to the previous menu
level.
Press and hold to switch the phone on
and off.
End a call.
In Menu mode, cancel input and return
the phone to Idle mode.
Enter numbers, letters, and some special
characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold to
activate Voice Commands .
Enter special characters.
Press and hold to enter an
international call prefix.
In Idle mode, press and hold to
activate or deactivate Silent mode.
Adjust the phone volume.
In Idle mode, with the phone open,
adjust the key tone volume.
In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on
the camera.
In Camera mode, switch to Capture
mode or Record mode.

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Menu functions
All menu options listed
Contacts
You can store phone numbers with associated names
in your phone’s memory called Contacts to make it
easy for you to make a call without having to
remember the phone number.
To access this menu, press < Menu > in Idle mode and
select Contacts .
Find
This menu allows you to find an entry by scrolling
through the Contact List or by entering the entry
name you want.
Add New Entry
This menu allows you to add a new entry to your
Contacts. A name can contain up to 5 numbers in
different categories; Home, Work, Mobile, Pager and
Fax.
Speed Dial
Once you have stored phone numbers in Contacts ,
you can set up to 999 speed-dial entries and then dial
them easily by pressing and holding the associated
one or two number keys.
Group
Use this menu to organize your contacts in caller
groups.
Memory Info
Use this menu to check the number of contacts you
have stored in the phone’s memory.

Menu functions Calls
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Calls
Use this menu to view the calls you have dialed,
received, or missed, and the length of your calls.
To access this menu, press < Menu > in Idle mode and
select Calls .
Outgoing Calls
If Caller Line Identification is available, your phone
keeps a list of the 20 most recent outgoing calls that
you have made. Contact your service provider for the
availability.
Incoming Calls
This menu lets you view up to 20 of the most recent
calls you have received if you subscribe to the Caller
Line Identification service. Contact your service
provider for further details about this service. When
you access this menu, a list of the incoming calls
displays.
Missed Calls
The phone stores the most recent numbers you have
failed to answer. When you access this menu, a list of
the missed calls displays.
All calls
Use this menu to view the most recent calls dialed,
received, or missed. When you access this menu, a list
of all calls displays.
Call Timer
This item displays the time log for calls made and
received, or all calls together. You can also view the
elapsed time of your last call, the time spent on calls
while roaming, and even view how much data has been
transmitted and received through the wireless web.
Note that the actual time invoiced by your service
provider will vary.

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Menu functions
Data Counter
You can view how much data has been transmitted
and received through the wireless web.
Note that the actual time invoiced by your service
provider will vary.
Messages
Use the Messages menu to send and receive short
text messages to and from other mobile phones. In
addition, your phone supports the Enhanced
Messaging Service (EMS), which enables you to
include simple pictures, melodies, and animated
images in your messages. You can also use the voice
mail feature.
To access this menu, press < Menu > in Idle mode and
select Messages .
Send Message
In this menu, you can create and send new text
messages. You can also create and send multimedia
messages using various images and sounds (pix
message) and video clips (flix message).
Inbox
You can view the messages you have received in this
message box. When you access this menu, a list of
messages displays.
Outbox
This folder stores messages that the phone is
attempting to send or has failed to send.
Drafts
You can view the messages you have saved in this
message box while creating a message.

Menu functions MetroWEB
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Voicemail
Use this menu to access your voice mails.
Erase Messages
Use this menu to delete messages in each message
folder all at once.
Msg Settings
You can change the various settings for using the
message feature.
MetroWEB
Use this menu to access internet services with your
phone.
To access this menu, press < Menu > in Idle mode and
select MetroWEB .
Get In Web
Use this menu to browse various web pages.
@metro
Use this menu to use various online applications, such
as, games and screen savers for your phone. You can
also demonstrate free sample applications.
To access this menu, press < Menu > in Idle mode and
select @metro .
@metro
In this menu, you can purchase and manage online
applications. Select Help to customize and learn how
to use this menu.
You must enter the voice server number before you
can access your voice mails. Your service provider
can give the voice server number.

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Menu functions
Voice SVC
Use this menu to perform some functions or access
specific menus by your voice command.
To access this menu, press < Menu > in Idle mode and
select Voice SVC .
Voice Commands
Use this menu by saying the command into the
mouthpiece.
Voice Settings
This menu allows you to change the settings for using
the Voice commands feature.
Multimedia
The Multimedia menu allows you to take photos or
record videos by using the camera module built into
your phone. You can also access images, videos,
music files, and sound files stored in the phone’s
memory.
To access this menu, tap or press < Menu > and select
Multimedia in Idle mode.
Camera
You can take photos using the camera module
embedded in your phone.
• Do not take photos of people without their
permission.
• Do not take photos in a place where cameras
are not allowed.
• Do not take photos in a place where you may
interfere with another person’s privacy.

Menu functions Tool s
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Camcorder
You can record a video of what is displayed on the
camera screen and save it.
My Images
This menu displays photos you have taken and images
you have downloaded, received in messages, or
imported from a computer.
My Videos
This menu displays video clips you have recorded,
downloaded, received in messages, or imported from
a computer.
My Ringtones
Use this menu to select a ringtone for voice calls and
messages separately.
My Sounds
This menu displays voice memos you have recorded,
and sound files you have downloaded, received in
messages, or imported from a computer.
My Music
Use this menu to listen to music. To enjoy the music
you need to save MP3 files in your phone’s memory.
Tools
The Tools menu provides you with various convenient
features, such as, a calendar, memo pad, alarm, and
calculator.
To access this menu, press < Menu > in Idle mode and
select Tools .

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Menu functions
Bluetooth
Use this menu to connect your phone to other
compatible devices wirelessly using Bluetooth
technology. Using Bluetooth wireless, you can connect
the phone wirelessly to a Bluetooth headset or hand-
free kit to talk hands-free.
Calendar
This menu allows you to view the current month, as
well as past or future months in calendar format.
On the calendar, the current day is indicated by a
colored box and the selected day is highlighted. Days
with scheduled events are indicated by blue box on the
calendar day.
Memo Pad
This feature allows you to make and view memos of
important things you need to remember.
Alarm Clock
This menu allows you to set an alarm to ring at a
specific time.
World Time
Use this menu to find out the current time in another
part of the world. Scroll through the map by pressing
the Navigation keys.
Calculator
Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic functions
such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division.
Stop Watch
Use this menu to measure elapsed time.
Converter
Use this menu for common conversions, such as
currency and temperature.

Menu functions Settings
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Tip Calculator
This menu lets you calculate the amount of money for
a tip when you pay bills.
Settings
Many different features of your phone’s system can be
customized to suit your preferences.
To access this menu, press < Menu > in Idle mode and
select Settings .
Location
Use this menu to set your network provider to spot
your current location, in case of emergency.
Display Settings
This menu enables you to customize various settings
for the display and the light. In this menu, you can:
• set a banner message to be displayed on the
phone screen in Idle mode.
• specify the length of time the backlight for the
display and keypad stay on.
• adjust the brightness or contrast of the display for
varying lighting conditions.
• change the background image for the display.
• select a display theme to be used for the phone
screen.
• select a clock type for the display.
• select an entering mode to be used while dialing.
Sound Settings
This menu enables you to customize various settings
for sounds. In this menu, you can:
• set the ringer melodies for calls.
• set the alert tones for text, multimedia, and
voicemail messages.
• set the keypad tone and volume.
• adjust volume for the keypad and earpiece .
• customize additional tones for the phone.