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.

Getting Started 7
Text Conventions
This manual provides condensed information about how to use your
phone. To make this possible, the following terms and icons appear in
place of often-used procedural steps:
select Touch a menu item or screen item to launch or save
a menu item or screen field of interest.
➔ Used in place of “select” in long “drill down”
procedure steps.
Example: “... Settings ➔ Call Settings ➔ Call Answer ...”

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Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A
Travel Adapter is included 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.
Battery Indicator
The battery indicator in the upper-right corner of the display indicates
power level. Monitor the power level to ensure your battery is
adequately charged.
• Five bars indicate a full charge.
• An empty battery icon indicates a near-empty battery.
• When you have two to three minutes of battery power left, the empty
battery icon will blink and a tone will sound. If you continue to operate the
phone without charging, the phone will power off.

Getting Started 9
Battery Cover
The battery is under a removable cover
on the back of the phone.
Removing the battery cover
䊳 Pull up on the slot provided (1)
while lifting the cover up (2) and
away from the phone (3).
Replacing the battery cover
䊳 Place the top end of
the battery cover over
the battery (1) and
press the battery
cover down (2) until it
clicks into place (3).

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Installing the Battery
䊳 Insert the top end of
the battery,
matching the gold
contacts on the
battery to those on
the inside of the
phone (1), then
press the battery
into the phone (2)
until it slips into place.
Removing the Battery
Before removing the battery, turn the phone off, if necessary. To turn
the phone off, press and hold .
䊳 Lift the bottom end
of the battery up (1)
and out of the phone
(2).

Getting Started 11
Charging the Battery
Your phone comes with a convenient, light-weight Travel Adapter for
rapidly charging the battery from any 120/220 VAC outlet.
Note: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung
accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Use of other
accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
Warning!: When connecting to an outlet outside North America, you must use the
proper adapter for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adapter could
damage your phone and void your warranty.
1. Plug the Travel Adapter into a standard 120/220 VAC wall
outlet.
2. Connect the Travel Adapter into the Power/Accessory
connector on the side of your phone.
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Turning Your Phone On or Off
Turning Your Phone On
䊳 Press and hold the key until the display lights. The phone
searches for a network signal, and the time, date, and day
appear on the display.
If you are outside 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.
Note: As with any other radio-transmitting device, avoid touching 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.
TurningYour Phone Off
䊳 With the phone on, press and hold 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.

Getting Started 13
Locking and Unlocking
Your phone offers two lock functions, locking the phone, or locking
the screen.
Locking and Unlocking the Phone
Locking the phone prevents unauthorized access to information on
the phone, but allows dialing with the Dialer. Locking and unlocking
the phone requires the Lock Code.
Locking the phone
1. From a Home screen, touch Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Phone Settings
➔ Security .
2. At the prompt, enter the phone’s Lock Code. The default lock
code is the last four digits of your phone number.
3. Select Lock Phone ➔ Lock , then touch OK .
Tip: The default Lock Code is the last four digits of your telephone number, or you
can set a custom lock code at Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Phone Settings ➔
Security .
Unlocking the phone
Note: You may need to unlock the screen before unlocking the phone. For more
information, see “Locking and Unlocking the Screen” on page 14.
1. Touch the screen, or press any key.
2. At the prompt, enter the Lock Code. The default lock code is
the last four digits of your phone number.

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Locking and Unlocking the Screen
By default, the phone locks automatically when the backlight goes
off, or you can lock it manually.
Note: You can choose to disable automatic screen locking. For more information,
see see “Phone Settings” on page 88.
Locking the screen manually
䊳 Press the Lock / Voice Service key. The lock screen
displays briefly.
Unlocking the screen
䊳 Press and hold the Lock / Voice Service key.

Getting Started 15
Voicemail
Setting Up 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
Message menu) to view details of voice messages in your
Voicemail box.
䊳 In Standby mode, touch the Dialer soft key, then touch and
hold , or dial your mobile number. Follow the prompts in
the new user tutorial to set up your mail box.
Listening to Voicemail
䊳 In Standby mode, touch the Dialer soft key, then touch and
hold , or dial your mobile number. After connecting, you
will hear your voice greeting, and the prompt to enter your
password.

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Memory Card
Install an optional microSDTM or microSDHCTM card (not included) in
your phone for storing music, sounds, photos, and videos.
Note: muve music requires that an optional Memory Card be installed.
Installing a Memory Card
1. Remove the battery cover from the phone, as shown. For more
information, refer to “Battery Cover” on page 9. There is no
need to turn off the phone.
2. Align the memory card as shown, with the gold contacts facing
down, then carefully slide the memory card into the card slot
until you feel the card click into place.
3. Replace the battery cover.
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