Samsung SCH-R710 User manual

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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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ........................................6
Understanding this User Manual .........................................6
Battery ...............................................................................8
Charging the Battery ........................................................11
Turning Your Phone On or Off ...........................................12
Locking and Unlocking .....................................................13
Voicemail .........................................................................15
Memory Card ...................................................................16
Headset Jack ...................................................................17
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ...................18
Features of Your Phone ....................................................18
Front View of Your Phone .................................................19
Rear View .........................................................................21
Command Keys ................................................................22
Understanding the Display ................................................24
Learning More About Your Phone .....................................28
Menu ...............................................................................29
Entering Text ....................................................................30
Section 3: Call Functions ........................................34
Making a Call ...................................................................34
Answering a Call ..............................................................38
In-Call Options .................................................................39
Calls .................................................................................40

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Section 4: Understanding Your Contacts ............... 42
Adding a New Contact ......................................................42
Finding a Contact ..............................................................44
Editing a Contact ..............................................................45
Erasing a Contact .............................................................46
Favorites ..........................................................................47
Groups ..............................................................................48
Memory Status .................................................................49
Section 5: Games & Apps ....................................... 50
Shopping and Downloading ..............................................50
Changing Games & Apps Settings .....................................51
Using On-line Help ............................................................51
Section 6: Messages .............................................. 52
Types of Messages ...........................................................52
Create and Send Text Messages .......................................52
Create and Send Picture Messages ...................................53
Create and Send Video Messages .....................................54
Receive Messages ............................................................55
Message Folders ..............................................................55
Erasing Messages ............................................................56
Quick Text ........................................................................56
Message Settings .............................................................57
Section 7: Browser ................................................. 58
Launching the Browser .....................................................58
Using the Browser ............................................................59
Using Links .......................................................................59

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Section 8: Voice Service .........................................60
Voice Commands .............................................................60
Voice Service Settings ......................................................61
Section 9: Camera-Camcorder ...............................62
Taking Pictures ................................................................63
Taking Videos ..................................................................66
Section 10: Multimedia ..........................................69
muve music .....................................................................69
Camera ............................................................................69
Camcorder .......................................................................70
My Images .......................................................................71
My Videos ........................................................................73
My Ringtones ...................................................................75
My Sounds .......................................................................76
Section 11: Tools ....................................................78
Voice Service ...................................................................78
Bluetooth .........................................................................78
Calendar ..........................................................................80
Memo Pad ........................................................................80
Alarm Clock .....................................................................81
World Time ......................................................................81
Calculator .........................................................................81
Stopwatch ........................................................................82
Timer ...............................................................................82
Converter .........................................................................82
Tip Calculator ...................................................................82
Device Search ..................................................................83

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Section 12: Settings ............................................... 84
Location ...........................................................................84
Widget ..............................................................................85
Display Settings ................................................................86
Sound Settings .................................................................86
Call Settings .....................................................................87
Phone Settings .................................................................88
Memory Manager .............................................................89
Phone Info ........................................................................89
Section 13: Health and Safety Information ........... 90
Health and Safety Information ...........................................90
Please Note the Following Information When Using
Your Handset ................................................................92
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ..........................93
UL Certified Travel Adapter ...............................................93
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones .......................94
Road Safety ....................................................................105
Responsible Listening .....................................................107
Operating Environment ...................................................110
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices .............111
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations
for Wireless Devices ...................................................112
Potentially Explosive Environments .................................115
Emergency Calls .............................................................116
FCC Notice and Cautions ................................................117
Other Important Safety Information .................................118
Product Performance ......................................................119
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones .....................121

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Battery Standby and Talk Time ....................................... 121
Battery Precautions ........................................................ 121
Care and Maintenance ...................................................124
Section 14: Warranty Information ........................126
Standard Limited Warranty .............................................126
End User License Agreement for Software ...................... 131
Index ......................................................................140

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Section 1: Getting Started
This section explains how to start using your Samsung R710.
Understanding this User Manual
The chapters of this manual generally follow the features of your
phone. A robust index for features begins on page 140.
Also included is important safety information that you should know
before using yourphone. ost of this information is near the back of the
manual, beginning on page 90.
Special Text
Throughout this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest.
These are intended to point out important information, share quick
methods for activating features, to define terms, and more. The
definitions for these methods are as follows:
• Note : Presents alternative options within the current feature or menu.
• Tip : Provides quick or innovative methods for performing functions related
to the subject.
• Important : Points out information about the current feature that could
affect performance or your use of the phone.
• Warning : Brings to your attention important information to prevent loss of
data or functionality, or even prevent damage your phone.