Samsung Character User manual

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PORTABLE
DUAL-BAND
MOBILE PHONE
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ........................................ 6
Understanding this User Manual .........................................6
Charging the Battery ...........................................................7
Activating Your Phone .......................................................10
Setting Up Your Voicemail .................................................15
Storage Card (Optional) .....................................................16
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ...................18
Features of Your Phone .....................................................18
Side Views of Your Phone .................................................19
Open View (Front) of Your Phone .......................................21
Closed Rear View of Your Phone .......................................23
Understanding the Display Screen ....................................24
Menu Navigation ...............................................................29
Learning More About Your Phone ......................................30
Entering Text ....................................................................31
Your Phone’s Modes .........................................................32
Section 3: Call Functions .......................................38
Making a Call ...................................................................38
Answering a Call ...............................................................47
Calls .................................................................................52
Section 4: Understanding Your Contacts ............... 60
Contacts ...........................................................................60
Adding a New Contacts Entry ............................................62
Finding a Contacts Entry ...................................................65
Editing a Contacts Entry ....................................................69
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Saving a Number After a Call ............................................74
Speed Dial .......................................................................77
Contacts Groups ...............................................................80
Deleting a Contacts Entry .................................................84
Memory Status .................................................................84
Section 5: Messaging .............................................85
Types of Messages .......................................................... 85
Create and Send Text Messages ......................................85
Receive Text Messages ....................................................87
Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode ..........................88
Send Picture Messages in Standby Mode ......................... 91
Receive Picture Messages ................................................ 94
Message Folders ..............................................................97
Erase Messages .............................................................103
Message Settings ........................................................... 104
Section 6: Camera ................................................ 106
Taking Pictures ..............................................................106
Screen Layouts ..............................................................110
Saving Pictures ..............................................................112
Camera Options .............................................................112
The Pictures Gallery ....................................................... 122
Point, Click, and Send Pictures ....................................... 125
Section 7: Multimedia ..........................................126
Accessing Multimedia .................................................... 126
Using Your Music Player ................................................. 127
Ringtones .......................................................................131
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Section 8: Accessing the Web ............................. 133
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edge
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...................................................................133
Browser ..........................................................................134
Tone Room .....................................................................137
Section 9: Voice Service ....................................... 138
Launching Voice Service .................................................138
Voice Commands ............................................................139
Voice Command Settings ................................................141
Section 10: Tools .................................................. 146
Tools Menu .....................................................................146
Voice Service ..................................................................146
Bluetooth ........................................................................146
Calendar .........................................................................150
Memo Pad ......................................................................151
Sketch Pad .....................................................................152
Alarm Clock ....................................................................153
World Time .....................................................................155
Stop Watch .....................................................................156
Timer ..............................................................................156
Calculator .......................................................................157
Tip Calculator .................................................................158
Converter ........................................................................159
Device Search ................................................................160
Section 11: Changing Your Settings .................... 161
Accessing Your Settings .................................................161
Location .........................................................................161
Widgets ..........................................................................162
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Sounds Settings ............................................................. 164
Display Settings .............................................................168
Touch Settings ............................................................... 171
Phone Settings ...............................................................172
Call Settings ...................................................................180
Memory Manager ........................................................... 183
Phone Info ...................................................................... 189
Section 12: Health and Safety Information ..........190
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals ...................... 190
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information . 199
Smart Practices While Driving ........................................202
Battery Use and Safety ...................................................204
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....................... 207
UL Certified Travel Charger ............................................209
Display / Touch-Screen ..................................................210
GPS & AGPS ...................................................................211
Emergency Calls ............................................................213
Care and Maintenance ...................................................215
Responsible Listening .................................................... 217
Operating Environment ................................................... 221
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations
for Wireless Devices ..................................................224
Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile Device ....... 227
FCC Notice and Cautions ................................................227
Other Important Safety Information .................................228
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Section 13: Warranty Information ....................... 229
Standard Limited Warranty .............................................229
End User License Agreement for Software ......................234
Index ...................................................................... 243
Getting Started 6
Section 1: Getting Started
This section explains how to start using your SCH-R640 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 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 243.
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 190.
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:
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:
Charging the Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery.
Only use 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.
select
Tap a menu item or screen item 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
Answer Options
...”
Getting Started 8
Use the Travel Adapter
The travel adapter included with your phone is a convenient, light-
weight charger that rapidly charges your phone from any 120/220
VAC outlet.
1. Plug the Travel Adapter’s Charging Head into a standard 120
VAC or 220 VAC wall outlet.
Important!:
For connection to an electrical supply not located in North America,
you must use an adaptor of the proper configuration for the power
outlet. Use of the wrong adapter could damage your phone and void
your warranty.
2. If needed, install the battery in the phone. (For more
information, refer to “Install the Battery” on page 10.)
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3.
Insert the smaller end of the Travel Adapter into the charger/
accessory connector on the upper left side of your phone.
Warning!:
Your touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your
finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic
object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered
glass surface and void the warranty (see “Warranty Information” on
page 229).
Important!:
You must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from the
phone during charging to avoid damage.
Correct
Incorrect
Getting Started 10
Low 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 near 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 use your phone without charging its battery, the phone
will shut down.
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.
Install the Battery
Note:
Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard
Li-Ion battery and travel adapter.
Important!:
You must fully charge the battery the first time you use your phone,
otherwise you could damage the battery. From fully discharged to fully
charged, the battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time.
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1.
If needed, lay the phone face down and insert a small coin into
the slot at the top of the battery cover (1) and gently pry it away
from the phone. Then, lift the cover away from the phone (2).
2. First, insert the top end of the battery (1), matching the gold
contacts on the battery to those on the inside of the phone.
3. Press lightly on the bottom end of the battery (2) down into the
phone until it slips into place.
Getting Started 12
4.
Place the bottom end of the battery cover over the battery (1)
and press the battery cover down into place (2).
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Remove the Battery
1. Press and hold to turn off the phone (if on).
2. Lay the phone face down and insert a small coin into the slot at
the bottom of the battery cover and gently pry it away from the
phone. then lift the cover away from the phone (2).
3. Lift the battery up (1) and away (2) from the phone, bottom end
first.
Getting Started 14
Turn Your Phone On
1. Press and hold the End key ( ), on the bottom right of the
phone.
Note:
As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the antenna (at
the bottom of the device) 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.
2. The phone begins searching for a network signal.
3. Once the phone finds a signal, the Signal Strength icon
( ) replaces the No Service icon ( ) .
4. You’re now ready to place and receive calls.
Note:
If you are outside of 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.
Turn Your Phone Off
Press and hold the End key ( ), on the bottom right of the
phone, for two or more seconds. Your phone powers off.
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.
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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 Message menu) to view details of voice messages in your
Voicemail box.
To dial Voicemail:
1. In Standby mode, tap the
Dialer
soft key. The Dialer screen
appears in the display.
2. Press and hold or dial your own mobile number and
press . (For more information, refer to “Making a Call” on
page 38.)
3. Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to setup your voice
mail box.
Listen to Voicemail
1. In Standby mode, tap the
Dialer
soft key.
2. Press and hold (or dial your own mobile number and
press ). (For more information, refer to “Making a Call”
on page 38.)
3. You are prompted to enter your password.
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