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- Page 1 Samsung ( S C H - R 8 1 0 C S e r i e s ) M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Page 2: Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state... -
Page 3: Open Source Software
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT... - Page 4 MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ...4 Charging the Battery ..........4 Activating Your Phone . - Page 6 Section 5: Understanding Your Contacts ...28 Your Contacts List ..........28 Adding a New Contacts Entry .
- Page 7 Section 9: Applications ...52 Facebook ........... 52 Music Player .
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Page 8: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your Samsung phone by activating your service, setting up your Voicemail, or getting an understanding of how this manual is put together. 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. - Page 9 designed to maximize battery life. Use of other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage. 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. Plug the large end of the Travel Adapter into a standard 120 VAC or 220 VAC wall outlet.
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Page 10: Activating Your Phone
Low battery indicator The battery indicator ( power level. Monitor the battery strength and ensure your battery is adequately charged. Five bars ( ) indicate a full charge. • An empty battery icon ( • A blinking empty battery icon ( •... -
Page 11: Remove The Battery
Match the gold contacts on the battery to those inside the phone. Press down lightly on the top end of the battery until it slips into place in the phone. Place the battery cover over the battery (1) and slide it into place (2). Remove the Battery Press and hold phone, if it is on. -
Page 12: Setting Up Your Voicemail
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. Note: If you are outside your carrier coverage or roaming area, the No Service icon ( display. -
Page 13: Memory Card (Optional)
You can install a microSD (such as, sound files and photos) in your phone. Install a Memory Card Open the microSD cover on the right hand side of the phone, as shown. Incorrect Make sure the gold contacts of the card are face down, as shown, then carefully slide the memory card into the memory card slot until you feel it click into place. -
Page 14: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also describes the screen format and the icons that will be displayed when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Full-screen Touch Screen [high-resolution (240 x400 pixels), color] •... - Page 15 Volume Key — Lets you adjust the ring volume in standby mode, adjust the voice volume during a call, or mute the ringer during an incoming call. Send Key — Lets you place or receive a call. In standby mode, press the key once to access the Recent Calls log.
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Page 16: Rear View
Voice Recognition Key — Used to launch VoiceSignal voice recognition system. Camera Key — Launches the Camera-Camcorder feature of your phone and takes pictures or records videos. End Key — Ends a call. Returns you to standby mode from any feature, function, or menu. -
Page 17: Soft Keys
In standby mode, press the Volume key on the upper left side of the phone Up or Down to • adjust the volume of the incoming calls ringer. When receiving a call, press the Volume key Up or Down to mute the ringer. •... -
Page 18: Understanding The Display Screen
End Key Briefly press once to disconnect a call. • Press to return to standby mode from any menu, or to cancel the last input. • Camera Key Press and hold the Camera key on the right side of the phone to launch the Camera function. -
Page 19: Phone Modes
Dialogue Boxes Dialogue boxes prompt for action, inform you of status, or warn of situations such as low battery. Backlight The backlight illuminates the display. It goes off when the screen and phone keys are not pressed within a period of time set in the Backlight Time menu. The backlight turns on when you press a key. -
Page 20: Lock Mode
Lock Mode When the phone is in Lock Mode, restrictions are placed on phone use. You can receive calls and messages, but cannot place outgoing calls (except for emergency numbers) until you unlock the phone. Lock Mode also restricts access to menus and the Volume key. -
Page 21: Adjust The Ringer
Adjust the Ringer To adjust the Ringer volume in standby mode, press the Volume key up or down. In standby mode, press the Volume key up or down to set the call ringer volume. Note: The Vibrate icon ( icon ( ) appears in the display when the phone is in Silence All mode. -
Page 22: Section 3: Call Functions
Section 3: Call Functions This section explains the features and functionality associated with making and answering calls. Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing In standby mode, touch the Dialer soft key to display the touch keypad. Enter the number you wish to call. Touch or the Voice Call soft key to place the call. -
Page 23: Making A Call - Contact Dialing
In standby mode, touch the Dialer soft key to display the touch keypad. Enter the number you wish to call. Touch the Add Pause soft key. Select Wait or 2-Sec Pause. The respective letter (W or P) is added to your number entry. Touch key to call the number. -
Page 24: Making A Call - Voice Dialing
Two-Touch Dialing Memory locations 010 through 030 are special Two-Touch dialing locations. Favorites Screen Dialing You can also dial Contacts entries with assigned Speed Dial numbers from the Favorites screen. In standby mode, touch the Dialer soft key to display the touch keypad. Touch the Favorites button ( Favorites screen appears in the display. - Page 25 To dial a name, do the following: In standby mode, touch the Voice Recognition key ( “Say a Command” appears in the display and is pronounced through the earpiece. Say, “Call”. You are prompted to “Say the name or #”. Say the name of a person in your Contacts list, first name followed by last name.
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Page 26: Answering A Call
Say the telephone number of the person you want to call. For example, say “7 8 1 9 7 0 5 2 0 0." If it recognizes the number, Voice Dial repeats and dials the number. If Voice Dial is not sure it has recognized the number, it displays and prompts you with “Call?”... -
Page 27: Adjusting The Call Volume
During an incoming call, touch the mail. Adjusting the Call Volume In standby mode, repeatedly touch the Volume key on the left side of phone until the Call Volume Level desired appears in the display. Calls Log The Calls log retains information about Outgoing, Incoming, and Missed calls. You can also view times for your last call and the time totals for all calls. -
Page 28: Section 4: Menu Navigation
Section 4: Menu Navigation This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also describes the menus available with your phone. Main Menu Navigation Access menus using the Menu soft key, other soft keys, or icons on the Widget Bar or Shortcut Bar. -
Page 29: The In-Use Options
Note: You can position a Widget icon as needed by touching, holding, and sliding it. Touch a Widget icon on the standby screen to launch its function. Note: You can return a Widget icon to the Widget Bar simply by touching, holding, and sliding the icon until it overlaps the Widget Bar. - Page 30 Mutes/unmutes the microphone on your phone. Allows you to speak to someone else without being overheard by the other party on your call. Opens the Memo Pad. Launches the Messages menu. Ends the current call and returns the phone to Standby mode.
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Page 31: Using Shortcuts Bar
Using Shortcuts Bar Shortcuts are special icons that you can use to launch particular phone features and functions. You can initially access the shortcuts on your phone by displaying the Shortcuts Bar. Shortcut Bar The Shortcut Bar provides icons that easily access phone features and functions. -
Page 32: Section 5: Understanding Your Contacts
Section 5: Understanding Your Contacts This section explains how to manage your daily contacts by storing their name and number in your Contacts. Contacts entries can be sorted by name. Your Contacts List Your Contacts list can store up to 500 entries, with each contact having up to five associated phone numbers, an e-mail address, and a picture ID. -
Page 33: Saving A Number From A Call
Touch a phone number field (Mobile, Mobile 2, Home, Work, or Fax) or the e- mail address (E-mail) field. The 3X4 Keypad text entry screen appears. If desired, select another text entry screen from the drop-down menu. Enter a number or address for the new Contact. If desired, assign the new Contact to a Group. -
Page 34: Creating A New Contacts Entry
• Update existing — Lets you add the number or e-mail address you just entered to an existing Contacts entry. Creating a new Contacts entry Touch Add New Contacts. To save the number as other than the first Mobile number, touch the button The following (number type) icons appear in the display: Mobile Home... -
Page 35: Finding A Contacts Entry
Touch the Calls log you wish to review. Touch the number you wish to store in your Contacts list Touch the Add To Contacts soft key to see the following options: • Add New Contacts — Lets you create a new Contacts entry. •... -
Page 36: Editing An Existing Contact Entry
Touch the Search field and enter the first few characters of the name. When the desired entry is listed, do one of the following • To dial the number associated with the named Contact, touch • To send a text, picture or video message, touch •... -
Page 37: Speed Dial Numbers
Adding Pauses to Contacts Numbers For information on adding pauses to contact numbers, see “Manual Pause Calling” on page 18. Speed Dial Numbers You can assign and change Speed Dial numbers for Contacts entries. Assigning a Speed Dial Number In standby mode, touch Dialer, then touch the Favorites button ( Tip: To scroll the Favorites list, touch the Volume key (on the left side of the phone) Up or Down. -
Page 38: Renaming A Contacts Group
Renaming a Contacts Group Use this option to rename a Group in your Contacts list. In standby mode, touch the Menu soft key and touch Contacts. In the drop-down menu at the top right, select Groups. Touch the Rename soft key. -
Page 39: Section 6: Messaging
Section 6: Messaging This section explains how to create, send, receive, and view different types of messages. This section also describes the features and functionality associated with messaging. Creating and Sending New Messages This section guides you through procedures for creating and sending text, picture, and postcards. -
Page 40: Creating And Sending A Picture Message
Touch the Done soft key to preview your message. If you choose, you can change or add recipients by touching the Edit Send to soft key and access more options by touching the More soft key. Touch the Send soft key. Creating and Sending a Picture Message In standby mode, touch the Messages soft key, then touch Send Message Picture Message. -
Page 41: Creating And Sending A Video Message
Using the display as a viewfinder, when the image that you wish to send appears in the display, press the Camera key ( Touch the Send soft key ( for sending, then the Picture Msg screen appears in the display showing the To list. - Page 42 Touch the Video field. You are prompted to Take a Video or to add a video clip from the My Videos folder. Touch the Send button to save the video and return to the Video Msg screen. To preview your Video message, touch the Preview soft key. •...
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Page 43: Message Sending Options
To complete and send your message, refer to steps 3 – 9 of “Creating and Sending a Video Message” on page 37. Message Sending Options You can set priority, validity, and other options before you send a message. Which options appear in the Sending Options list depends on what type of message you have composed and what message field you have highlighted. -
Page 44: Message Folders
Receive Messages in Chat View When you exchange a series of text messages with a single Contact or number, you can view your incoming messages and your sent messages as if they were a “chat session”. Only text messages appear in the Chat With screen To use Chat View, you must set the Message Settings ➔... -
Page 45: Voicemail
Your phone can still receive messages while in Lock Mode. The time and date of the message appear in the display, but you cannot access the message until you enter the lock code. For more information, refer to “Lock Phone” on page 72. Voicemail Voicemail allows callers to leave voice messages in your voice mailbox, and lets you review, play, and delete your voice messages any time you are in your Carrier’s... -
Page 46: Section 7: Web
Section 7: WEB This section outlines how to launch the Browser, how to navigate to other pages on the web, and how the keys on the keypad are used with the web application. Additionally, links to other sites are briefly discussed. Browser Indicator With the Browser, you can conveniently surf the web and download ringtones and wallpapers using your phone. -
Page 47: Using Links
At the bottom of the Browser screen is a bar that contains browser commands. The Left and Right soft keys are used to execute the browser commands that appear in their respective corners of the display. These are called “soft keys” because their function changes depending on the application. - Page 48 Back — Displays the previously viewed web page, if any. Forward — Displays the previously viewed web page, if any. Refresh — Reloads and displays the current web page. Home — Loads and displays the web page designated as your “home page”. Zoom —...
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Page 49: Section 8: Multimedia
Section 8: Multimedia This section outlines your phone’s multimedia functions and key features associated with multimedia. Accessing Multimedia In standby mode, touch the Menu soft key, then touch Multimedia. The following Multimedia sub-menus appear in the display: • Camera — Lets you launch and set up your phone’s camera. •... -
Page 50: Camcorder
Camcorder Using the camcorder module in your phone, you can shoot videos of people or events. You can also adjust the resolution and appearance of your videos. Entering Camcorder Mode: • – In standby mode, press and hold the Camera key ( —... -
Page 51: My Videos
While viewing a picture, select one of the following options: • Zoom button — Lets you magnify the current image. • CANVAS button — Lets you use the current image to create a Postcard message. • Full screen button — Expands the current image to fill the display. •... - Page 52 If there are videos stored in your phone or on an optional Memory Card, up to seven thumbnail images from your videos appear in the Videos screen. To take a new video, touch the More soft key and touch Camcorder. The camcorder view finder screen appears in the display.
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Page 53: My Ringtones
My Ringtones lets you assign ringtones (preloaded and downloaded) for calls, alerts, and as distinctive ringers for Contacts. From the Multimedia menu, touch My Ringtones. A list of ringtones appears in the display. When accessing My Ringtones from an Alarm or a Contact, select a particular ringtone. -
Page 54: My Sounds
My Sounds My Sounds lets you record voice memos and lets you assign preloaded and downloaded sound files as ringers for calls, alarms, and other alerts. From the Multimedia menu, touch My Sounds. Record New and choose one of the following: •... - Page 55 Note: The maximum length for a voice memo in “Limit for Message” mode is 60 seconds. In “Until Memory Full” mode, the time limit is determined by available memory. You can save as many voice memos as will fit in the empty memory capacity. From the Multimedia menu, touch My Sounds then touch the Record New soft key.
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Page 56: Section 9: Applications
Section 9: Applications A number of preloaded (or downloadable) applications are available from your Wireless Carrier. These are some of the applications available from the Main Menu or Widget Bar: Facebook, Music Player, Alarm Clock, Calendar, Blutooth and Tools. Facebook Facebook is a social networking website that allows you to create profiles that contain photos, lists of personal interests, exchange private or public messages, and join groups of friends. -
Page 57: Set An Alarm
Set an Alarm From the Main menu, touch Alarm Clock. Touch the New Alarm soft key. The following Alarm options appear in the display: • Alarm Name — Populated with the default name, Alarm. To change, select this field and enter a new name. -
Page 58: Calendar
Note: If the alarm is set to repeat on one or more days, the alarm icon remains in the top of the display. If the alarm was set as a once only alarm (no repeat day selected), the alarm icon disappears from the top of the display. - Page 59 From the Main menu, touch Calendar. Highlight the desired date. Touch the New Event soft key and enter the event Title. Select each of the following New Event options: • Start Date — Populated with highlighted Calendar date. Select the date this event begins.
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Page 60: Bluetooth
Navigate to and select a desired date. The calendar is replaced by the Daily View for the selected date, listing all events scheduled for this date. Select an Event to view. The current settings for the selected Event appear in the display in a scrollable list. -
Page 61: Add New Device
• “Bluetooth Power On” pops-up in the display. • The blue Bluetooth On icon ( • The Search button becomes highlighted in blue. Turn Bluetooth Off From the Main menu, touch Bluetooth. The Bluetooth screen displays. Touch the Turn Off soft key. “Bluetooth Power Off” pops-up in the display, the Search button highlighting disappears, and the blue Bluetooth On icon ( disappears from the status bar. -
Page 62: Connecting To A Bluetooth Device
Note: If you are pairing and connecting to another phone or to a personal computer, both devices prompt for a passkey or PIN. To successfully pair and connect your phone with the other device, the same passkey or PIN must be entered on both devices. Paired Icons The Bluetooth screen shows the icons for Bluetooth wireless technology devices paired with your handset. -
Page 63: Tools
• Service list — Lists the Bluetooth services supported by your phone. • Device Info — Shows the device name, Type of device, Status, and device Address. Select the desired option. Bluetooth Settings To access the phone’s Bluetooth settings, in the Bluetooth screen, touch the Settings soft key. -
Page 64: Voice Commands
Voice Commands To access the Voice Commands menu: In standby mode, touch and hold the Voice Recognition key ( side of the phone. – Or – From the Tools menu, touch Voice Service you want to use. Voice Settings From the Tools menu, touch Voice Service Confirmation: you can select whether and when VoiceSignal asks for confirmation of your •... -
Page 65: Memo Pad
Memo Pad The Memo Pad application creates notes and stores them. Return to Memo Pad anytime to review, edit, erase and send your memos. World Time World Time lets you set up to four clocks to the time of day or night in any of the 24 different time zones around the world. - Page 66 Setting a World Clock The home clock is set to a default time and city and is labeled with the name of the city. To change this or another World Clock setting, do the following: From the Tools menu, touch World Time. Select the clock you wish to set to a new time zone.
- Page 67 By changing your 2nd Clock, you can quickly and easily keep track of the time in a new city and at home. From the Tools menu, touch World Time. Touch the Set as 2nd Clock soft key. Select the World Clock you prefer as your 2nd Clock.
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Page 68: Tip Calculator
Currency — Reviewing/Editing and Adding Exchange Rates The Currency Converter includes long-term average exchange rates as default values. You can review or change a default exchange rate to the current exchange rate or add a currency and its exchange rate. From the Tools menu, touch Converter Currency. -
Page 69: Section 10: Changing Your Settings
Section 10: Changing Your Settings This section explains how to customize your phone to suit your needs and preferences. Settings Menu To access the Settings menu, select Menu in the display. Location This function identifies your location to the network via the Global Positioning System (GPS). -
Page 70: Display Settings
To enable/disable a particular widget, select the associated option in the Widget screen. A check mark appears in/disappears from the option’s check box. To enable/disable all available widgets, select Select All/Unselect All. Select OK to save. Display Settings Using the Display menu, you can set the menu style, set the standby mode animation, customize the backlight settings, and more. -
Page 71: Sounds Settings
To adjust the backlight brightness, touch, hold, and slide the Level button left or right. To save your new setting, touch the Save soft key. Sounds Settings The Sounds Settings menu provides a variety of options to customize audio properties for such things as ringers, keypad tones alerts, and more.Volume Volume lets you adjust the loudness of the sounds your phone produces.From the Settings menu, select Sounds Settings •... - Page 72 • Voice Calls — Lets you select which ringtone, sound file, and/or one of a set of ringtones and/or sound files plays when you receive a voice call. • Text Message — Lets you select which ringtone or sound file plays when you receive a Text Message. •...
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Page 73: Call Settings
Key Tone Key Tone lets you select the volume and the length of the DTMF tones that the phone sends when dialing. From the Settings menu, select Sounds Settings key. Vibrating Alert Vibrating Alert lets you set your phone to vibrate in sync with ringtones and melodies your phone plays. -
Page 74: Auto Answer
Auto Answer With Auto Answer enabled, your phone automatically answers calls after a period of time that you select. From the Settings menu, select Call Settings and touch the OK soft key to save. Speed Dial Speed Dial lets you disable the speed dialing function, except for the Voicemail hot key ( ) which remains active. -
Page 75: Phone Settings
Note: The “Enabling TTY may Impair Headset Use and Non-TTY Accessory Performance.” message pops up when you select TTY Mode. To access the TTY Mode settings, touch the Yes soft key. To return to the Call Settings sub-menu, touch the No soft key. If you touch the Yes soft key, the following settings appear in the display: •... -
Page 76: Auto Screen Lock
Language The language option on your phone can change the language of voice prompts, menus, and key-input. From the Settings menu, select Phone Settings Español. Touch the OK soft key to save. Vibration Feedback When set to On, Vibration Feedback causes your phone to vibrate as well as play a tone when you touch a key, button, or field on the phone to assure you that your screen touch is recognized. - Page 77 during use, or set the phone to lock automatically when it is turned on. With the phone in lock mode, you can answer incoming calls, but you must unlock the phone to place outgoing calls (except to emergency and secret numbers). From the Settings menu, select Phone Settings enter the lock code.
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Page 78: Emergency Numbers
Emergency Numbers Your phone provides the option of storing three emergency numbers. Each number can be up to 32 digits in length. All emergency numbers can be manually called at any time, even when your phone is locked or restricted. Note: Emergency number 911 is hard-coded into your phone. -
Page 79: Erase All Contacts
Reset Phone Reset Phone returns all Settings to their factory default values. From the Settings menu, select Phone Settings enter the lock code. Note: The default lock code is the last four digits of your telephone number. Select the lock code field, enter the lock code, and touch the OK soft key. Select Reset Phone. -
Page 80: Nam Selection
Note: The default lock code is the last four digits of your telephone number. Select the lock code field, enter the lock code, and touch the OK soft key. Select Restrictions. The following options appear in the display: • Outgoing Calls — When set to Allow None, restricts the phone from originating calls. •...