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Samsung Renown SCH-U810 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Verizon Wireless

    Verizon Wireless P O R T A B L E A l l D i g i t a l 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.

  • 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 laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ...4 Understanding this User Manual ......4 Notes and Tips ........4 Using the Battery .
  • Page 5 Section 7: Messaging ... 60 Types of Messages ....... . 60 Retrieving New Messages .
  • Page 6 Health and Safety Information ......138 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....139 UL Certified Travel Adapter .

  • Page 7: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started 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 161. Also included is important safety information that you should know before using your phone.

  • Page 8: Installing The Battery

    Using A Non-Supported Battery Samsung handsets do not support the use of a non-supported battery. When using a non-supported battery you will hear a series of beeps and you will see a warning message that indicates “NON- SUPPORTED BATTERY.
  • Page 9 Insert the top end of the battery into the phone housing using the directional arrow printed on the battery. The gold contacts at the battery end must align with contacts on the phone. Push bottom end of the battery down until it snaps into place.
  • Page 10 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. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage. Note: The phone can be used while charging but will charge faster when powered off.

  • Page 11: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Turning Your Phone On Open the flip, then press and hold Note: As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the internal antenna as it affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary. The internal antenna is located along the top on the back side of your phone.

  • Page 12: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    ® – Bluetooth Wireless Technology ** **The Samsung Renown™ supports the following Bluetooth profiles: Headset, Handsfree, Serial Port, Dial Up Networking, Object Push for vCard and vCalendar, Phonebook Access, Bluetooth Stereo Support for Music and File Transfer for My Sounds, My Pictures, and My Videos. The Renown™ does not support all Bluetooth OBEX profiles.
  • Page 13 Features (Closed view) Hand Strap Holder: Allows you to attach a hand strap for carrying the phone. Speaker: (located under battery cover) Music, Ringtones, and Sounds are played through the speaker. Power/Accessory Connector: The power/accessory interface connector is used to plug in the charging accessories and also connect any available accessory cables to your phone.

  • Page 14: Open View Of Your Phone

    External LCD: External LCD shows signal and battery strength, time, day, and date. It also displays incoming calls or messages. Also displays partial information for VZ Navigator when VZ Navigator is in use and the flip is closed. Camera/Camcorder key: Press to activate the camera or press and hold to activate the camcorder.

  • Page 15: Command Keys

    Internal LCD: Displays all the information needed to operate your phone. OK Key: Pressing when navigating through a menu accepts the highlighted choice in a menu, or performs an action in an application. Left Soft Key: This key is used to navigate through menus and applications by selecting the choice indicated on the lower left area of the display screen.

  • Page 16: Right Soft Key

    Some functions of the left soft key are as follows. Press the Message (left) soft key • When the left soft key function is Settings, press the Settings (left) soft • to view settings for the feature. When the left soft key function is Edit, press the Edit (left) soft key •...

  • Page 17: Understanding The Display Screen

    Directional Keys Use the Directional keys (up, down, left, right) to browse menus, sub-menus, and lists. Each key also acts as a shortcut to launch applications. The Directional keys can be customized to launch your favorite application. For more information, refer to “Set Shortcuts”...
  • Page 18 Airplane Mode: Appears when Airplane Mode is on. When on, all RF functions for your phone are disabled, and you cannot use your phone to place or receive calls. Roaming: Your phone is outside your home area. While roaming, another wireless provider may be handling your call.
  • Page 19 Voice Privacy: Prevents eavesdropping over a CDMA traffic channel. Hold - Keys Locked: Indicates that the external music player keys are locked and are not functional. Press and hold the HOLD key to lock/unlock the external music player keys. No service: Your phone cannot find a signal because you’re outside a service area.

  • Page 20: Inserting And Removing The Microsd Card

    Speakerphone: Your phone switches to speakerphone instead of earpiece. Missed Calls: Your phone displays this icon when calls are missed. New Msgs: You’ve received a new text, page or web alert message. You’re also notified of a new message by animations and sound. Calendar Event: Your phone displays this icon when you have a calendar event scheduled.
  • Page 21 Press down to slide the battery cover back to remove. Push the microSD card into the slot until it locks into place. Press in the microSD card to unlock and remove. Slide the battery cover up until it snaps into place. Understanding Your Phone...

  • Page 22: Installing Your Sim Card

    Your wireless device comes with a SIM card installed which along with a Global Feature on your account, enables you to make calls and access email in GSM Networks while traveling overseas. Should your SIM card be lost or damaged, please follow these instructions for the installation of your new SIM.
  • Page 23 Make sure the gold contacts of the SIM card are face down, then slide the SIM card completely into the socket. card slot Insert the top end of the battery into the phone housing using the directional arrow printed on the battery. The gold contacts at the battery end must align with contacts on the phone.
  • Page 24 Slide the battery cover up until it snaps into place.

  • Page 25: Section 3: Call Functions

    Section 3: Call Functions This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. Making a Call From the home screen, enter the number to call using the numeric keypad and press Dialing Emergency Numbers You can dial any of the numbers 911, *911, or #911 to place an...

  • Page 26: Assisted Dialing

    Press to insert the U.S. country code, then enter the area code and number. Press . The number is dialed. Calling Internationally from another country (GSM Only) From the home screen, press and hold the “+” symbol. The “+” symbol automatically inserts the exit code for the country from which you are calling.

  • Page 27: Answering A Call

    You can answer calls with either the flip open or closed. To answer a call with the flip in the closed position; open the flip. The call will be automatically answered. To answer a call with the flip in the open position; press to answer the call, or , or the right soft key to send the call to voicemail, or left soft key...

  • Page 28: Viewing Recent Call History

    All: Displays all missed, received, and outgoing calls made from your • phone. View Timers: Displays amount of time for: Last Call, All Calls, • Received Calls, Dialed Calls, Roaming Calls, Transmit Data, Received Data, Total Data, Last Reset, Lifetime Calls, and Lifetime Data Counter. Using the default Twilight display theme, Grid menu layout: press MENU.
  • Page 29 When you view Recent Calls, an icon to the left of the number indicates the type of call. Indicates a Missed call Indicates a Dialed call Indicates a Received call Making Calls Using Call History From the home screen, press key up or down until the desired number is highlighted.
  • Page 30 Enter a name for the entry using the keypad. Press the left soft key Abc if you wish to select a different method of text entry, such as Word, Abc, ABC, 123, or Symbols. To assign a Speed Dial location, press the directional key up or down to highlight the number you would like to assign to a Speed Dial location and press the right soft Options.

  • Page 31: Contacts

    Press the directional key down to highlight Erase All and press . Select Yes or No at the ERASE ALL ENTRIES? pop-up screen. Press Contacts Making Calls Using Contacts Contacts are entries that you create to store names, numbers, and other information for people or groups of interest. If you’ve already entered information into your Contacts list, you can recall and dial the contact easily.

  • Page 32: Voice Commands

    For CDMA Settings: Press CDMA Settings. Press the directional key up or down to choose Home Only or Automatic and press For GSM Settings: Press GSM Settings. Press the directional key up or down to choose Automatic or Manual, and press Voice Commands Voice Commands is advanced speech recognition software that can be used to activate a wide variety of functions on your phone.
  • Page 33 Always Off : Voice Commands never displays a choice list. Instead, – the application picks the best from among the possible choices. • Sensitivity: Sensitivity controls the balance between rejecting too much, which means the phone frequently does not recognize names, numbers, or commands, and rejecting too little, which means it frequently recognizes something even if nothing was said.
  • Page 34 Call Digit Dialing Digit Dial allows you to dial any phone number by simply speaking the digits into the phone. No training is necessary, and Digit Dial is programmed to understand natural speech. From the home screen, press the Voice Commands key After a brief pause, a list of optional commands appears in the display and the audio prompt "Please say a command"...
  • Page 35 The name that you said is repeated through the speaker and your phone dials the number. If Voice Commands is not sure of the number that you said, a list of possible matches appears in the display. You’re asked to confirm the correct number as Voice Commands displays the results.
  • Page 36 Send Picture allows you to access the Picture Messaging menu. You can use entries stored in My Pictures or you can take a picture of an image using the camera. From the home screen, press the Voice Commands key A list of commands appears in the display and the audio prompt "Please say a command"...
  • Page 37 The “Go To” command allows you to access a menu within the phone (for example, “Go to Contacts”). If no menu option is stated, a list of options will be provided. Opening Menus and Applications To navigate menu items on your phone or to open select applications using Voice Commands, perform the following: From the home screen, press the Voice Commands key A list of commands appears in the display and the audio...
  • Page 38 • "Time": Displays and announces the current time through the earpiece or speakerphone—if it is enabled. • "Signal Strength": Displays and announces the current EVDO and 1x signal strength levels through the earpiece or speakerphone—if it is enabled. • "Battery": Displays and announces the current battery level through the earpiece or speakerphone—if it is enabled.
  • Page 39 • To erase a contact, say “Erase”. The contact highlighted on your display will be erased if confirmed. “Erase contact?” will be asked. Say “Yes” to erase the contact or “No” to cancel. Play <Playlist name> Play From the home screen, press Voice Commands key A list of commands appears in the display and the audio prompt "Please say a command"...

  • Page 40: Section 4: Menu Navigation

    Section 4: Menu Navigation This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. An outline of the available menus of your phone is included. Menu Navigation Access menus using the Directional key, soft keys , or use a shortcut. Your Renown™ comes with the Twilight display theme as the default display theme.

  • Page 41: Menu Outline

    Example using standard menu navigation: From the home screen, press Directional key to highlight Press the Directional key down to highlight Groups and then press Press the Directional key down to highlight Family and then press VIEW. Example using number accelerators: From the home screen, press Press the Directional key to highlight...
  • Page 42 4: Family 5: Friends 4: Speed Dials 5: In Case of Emergency 6: My Name Card Messaging 1: New Message 1: TXT Message 2: Picture Message 3: Video Message 4: Voice Message 2: Inbox 3: Sent 4: Drafts 5: Voicemail 6: Visual Voice Mail 7: Mobile IM 8: Email...
  • Page 43 7: Online Album 3: Games 1: Get New Applications 4: Mobile Web 5: Browse & Download 1: Get New Applications 6: Extras 1: Get New Applications Email Mobile IM VZ Navigator Settings & Tools 1: My Verizon 2: Tools 1: Voice Commands 2: Calculator 1: Normal 2: Tip...
  • Page 44 4: Emergency Tone 5: Device Connect 3: Keypad Sounds 4: Keypad Volume 5: Service Alerts 1: ERI 2: Minute Beep 3: Call Connect 6: Power On/Off 1: Power On 2: Power Off 5: Display Settings 1: Banner 1: Personal Banner 2: ERI Banner 2: Backlight 1: Display...
  • Page 45 9: Key Setting 6: Language 7: Location 8: Current Country 9: Phone Security 0: SIM Security *: System Select 1: CDMA Settings 2: GSM Settings #: NAM Select 1: NAM Select 2: Auto NAM Select :Quick Search 7: Call Settings 1: Answer Options 2: Auto Retry 3: TTY Mode...

  • Page 46: Section 5: Entering Text

    Section 5: Entering Text This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone. This section also describes how to use Word text entry system to reduce the amount of key strokes associated with entering text. Changing the Text Entry Mode While composing a message, press left soft key to display a pop-up menu with the following Text Entry...

  • Page 47: Entering Upper And Lower Case

    Now, for practice, enter the word “Hello” into your message by pressing each of the following keys only once: Word recognizes that the most frequently used word for the sequence of numbers entered. The word you just entered is “HELLO.” If more than one word shares the same sequence, Word provides the most common of the two.

  • Page 48: Entering Numbers

    Repeat steps 3 through 6 to insert as many symbols into your message as desired. Entering Numbers Enter numbers into a text message while in number mode (123). For instructions on changing text entry modes see “Changing the Text Entry Mode” on page 43.. From the home screen, press the left soft key Message, then press Message to compose a new text message.

  • Page 49: Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts

    Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts This section allows you to manage your daily contacts by storing their name and number in your Address Book. Opening Contacts Menu The Contacts menu provides access to powerful features such as adding Groups, creating and sending vCards, and viewing the phone number assigned to your phone by Verizon Wireless.

  • Page 50: Adding A Contact

    Adding a Contact When you add information to your Contacts, you can add it as a new entry or as an existing entry. Method 1 Creating a new Contact from the home screen From the home screen, press Directional key to highlight Press New Contact.
  • Page 51 Press to enter the number as a Add New Contact, press to add the number to Update Existing or press to save the entry to Notepad. If you selected Add New Contact, the following types are available. • Mobile 1 •...

  • Page 52: Adding Pauses

    An UPDATE EXISTING pop-up screen with a selection list of entry types displays. Press the or down to highlight the desired type then press number is added to the selected entry and saved to your Contacts. Method 3 Storing Numbers After a Call Once you’ve finished a call, you can store the number of the caller to your Contact List.

  • Page 53: Contact Groups

    You can place Contact entries into categories, called “Groups.” Groups allow you to search your Contacts faster, quickly send messages to one or more group members, and more. Note: By default, new entries to your Contacts are placed into the No Group unless another group is specified.
  • Page 54 In addition to the five groups already in your phone, you can create additional groups (a maximum of 25). New group names must be within a 32-character limit. From the home screen, press Directional key to highlight Press Groups. Your existing groups appear in the display.
  • Page 55 Note: You can mark up to 10 members of a group for message distribution. If you try to mark an 11th member, you’ll be notified that “MAXIMUM NUMBER OF RECIPIENTS IS 10”. Press the Directional key down to place the cursor in the Text field.
  • Page 56 Note: Video Messaging charges apply per your Calling Plan. Compatible device required. Monthly plans are available. Not available everywhere. From the home screen, press Directional key to highlight Press Groups. Your existing groups appear in the display. Highlight the desired group name and press the right soft Options.

  • Page 57: Finding A Contacts Entry

    Highlight the desired group name and press the right soft Options. Highlight New Voice Msg and press Press the Directional key up or down to highlight the contacts in the group to which you want to send a message. Press to place a checkmark next to each selection to send messages to.

  • Page 58: Deleting A Contact Entry

    Press to backspace and delete numbers, text, or symbols. Press and hold to erase all numbers in the highlighted field. Use the keypad to re-enter numbers, text, or symbols. When you’re finished editing the entry, press Your changes are saved. Deleting a Contact Entry From the home screen, press the right soft key Contacts.

  • Page 59: My Name Card

    3-touch dialing Call phone numbers assigned to memory locations 100 through 999 by briefly pressing the first and second keys, then pressing and holding the third key. For example, to dial location number 113, briefly press then press and hold until the number dials.
  • Page 60 enabled phone You can send individual contacts or your entire contact list to or from another device that is Bluetooth enabled*. Note: *If Bluetooth is not powered on, or your Renown™ is not paired with another device see “Turning Bluetooth On or Off” on page 84.. Important!: Not all Bluetooth devices will accept a name card.

  • Page 61: Finding My Phone Number

    My Number displays the ten-digit number assigned to your phone. From the home screen, press Press the Directional key to highlight the Settings & Tools menu and press Press Phone Info Press My Number MY NUMBER screen displays with CDMA Number and GSM Number. Press the Directional key highlight either CDMA or GSM number and press...
  • Page 62 Add Contact Emergency Contact Added Press New Contact to enter a new contact as an emergency number. Enter Contact information and press SAVE. The Emergency Contact is added and is displayed in the Contact List in red font. From the home screen, press the right soft key Contacts.

  • Page 63: Section 7: Messaging

    You can send text messages to another mobile phone or to an Email address. Note: The Samsung Renown requires a SIM card in order to send Text Messages outside of the U.S. (in GSM networks). NOTE: The menu navigation instructions for this section uses the default Twilight display theme, Grid menu layout.
  • Page 64 From the home screen, press Press the Directional key to highlight and then press Press New Message. Note: You can also access Messaging menu by pressing the left soft key Press TXT Message to compose a new text message. Enter the phone number or Email address of the recipient. At any point while entering your recipient(s) phone number or Email address, press the left soft key right soft key...

  • Page 65: Creating And Sending Picture Messages

    – Name Card: Attach My Name Card information or information from one of your Contacts. • Edit Text Format: Allows you to edit the text size, alignment, style, color, and background color. • Priority Level: Save the message with a High or Normal priority. •...
  • Page 66 Press the right soft key Add to add a recipient From Contacts, Recent Calls, Groups, To Online Album or To Contacts. Note: If you do not select an option press the Press the key to move to the Text field. In the text field, compose your message using the keypad.

  • Page 67: Creating And Sending Video Messages

    Once all fields are complete, press message to the intended recipient(s). Creating and Sending Video Messages Note: Video Messaging charges apply per your Calling Plan. Compatible device required. Monthly plans are available. Not available everywhere. Video Message combines text, and video creating an intuitive message.

  • Page 68: Creating And Sending Voice Messages

    • Add Quick Text: Choose from up to 15 pre-loaded messages. You can add 15 additional messages by pressing the right soft key Options and then press New. You can erase Quick Text messages by pressing the left soft key Erase.
  • Page 69 At the NEW VOICE MESSAGE screen, enter the phone number or Email address of the recipient. At any point while entering your recipient(s) phone number or Email address, press the left soft key Add soft keys for additional options. Press the left soft key 123 to change Text Mode.

  • Page 70: Receiving Picture Messages

    Press the Directional key down to highlight the Subject field. In the Subject field, compose your message using the keypad. Press the left soft key change entry mode. Press the right soft key to Add Quick Text. Highlight the desired Quick Text phrase, and press Press the Directional key down to highlight the Name...

  • Page 71: Receiving Video Messages

    • Messaging Font Size: Allows you to select the font size of the message being viewed. Select Normal or Large. • Message Info: Provides the following information: From and Callback #, Priority, Message Type, Size and Attachment(s) name and size. Note: When viewing a Picture message, you can view the previous message by pressing the Directional key left.

  • Page 72: Receiving Voice Messages

    • Message Info: Provides the following information: From and Callback #, Priority, Message Type, Size and Attachment(s) name and size. Note: When viewing a Video message, you can view the previous message by pressing the Directional key left. You can also view the next message by pressing the Directional key right.

  • Page 73: Message Folders

    With the message open, press REPLY to return a message to the sender. Receive Messages While in a Call When you receive a message while in a call, the NEW MESSAGE dialog box appears in the display. Press View Now or highlight View Later and press Note: Text messages can only be viewed during a call.
  • Page 74 While viewing a message press the right soft key Options to display the available options. Options are dependent on the message type: • For Text Messages the following options may appear in the display: – Forward : Forwards the message to another recipient. Reply w.
  • Page 75 Forward : Forward the message to another recipient. – Erase : Erases the video. – Save Picture : Saves an image of the video in a Video message to My – Videos. Save As Ringtone : Saves the sound byte received with the message –...
  • Page 76 For Text and Picture Messages, press to the message. Note: When the Inbox exceeds 100 text messages, the first message in the list is replaced with the next incoming message. Picture and Video messages are replaced when the phone’s maximum memory is reached.
  • Page 77 Add To Contacts : Adds the sender’s information to your contact list. – Messaging Font Size : Allows you to select the font size of the – message being viewed. Select Normal or Large. Message Info : Provides the following information: Sent To Number –...
  • Page 78 From the Sent menu, press the left soft key delete the message from the Sent folder. Highlight Yes to delete, or No to return to the Sent menu. Drafts Draft messages are those that have been composed but never sent. You can return to the Drafts folder at any time to view, edit, or send a draft message.
  • Page 79 • For Text Messages the following options may appear in the display: • Save As Draft: Save the message to your Draft folder. • Add: Select this option to display the following sub-menus: – Quick Text: Choose from up to 15 pre-loaded messages. You can add 15 additional messages by pressing the right soft key and then press New.
  • Page 80 • Picture-Video: Insert a picture-video clip. Note: Press the left soft key My Pics-Videos to add a new picture or video clip. Preview : Allows you to review the message. – Save As Draft : Save the message to your Draft folder. –...

  • Page 81: Erase Options

    Review : Allows you to review the message. – Save As Draft : Save the message to your Draft folder. – Add Quick Text : Choose from up to 15 pre-loaded messages. You – can add 15 additional messages by pressing the right soft key Options and then press New.

  • Page 82: Changing Message Settings

    This menu allows you to define settings for messages sent or received on your phone. To access your message settings, use the following steps: From the home screen, press Press the Directional key to highlight and then press Press the left soft key Settings.

  • Page 83: Voicemail

    New voicemail alerts are sent via a free Text message. These messages indicate how many new and urgent voicemails are in your voice mailbox. Open the free text message to view the number of new and urgent voice messages in your voice mailbox.

  • Page 84: Mobile Im

    The Instant Messaging function allows you to send and receive instant messages using one of the following communities: • AOL® Instant Messenger™ • Windows Live Messenger • Yahoo!® Messenger Note: You must first create the Instant Message account before accessing it on your phone.

  • Page 85: Chat

    Join wireless chat rooms from your phone. Send text messages and icons to many chat room participants or launch one-on-one (private) chat rooms. To access a chat room from the browser: From the home screen, press Press the Directional key to highlight and then press Press Chat.

  • Page 86: Section 8: Changing Your Settings

    Section 8: Changing Your Settings This section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes display settings, security settings, and extra settings associated with your phone. Note: All instructions on accessing or changing the features will begin from the SETTINGS AND TOOLS menu.
  • Page 87 Your phone supports the following Bluetooth profile services: – Voice Calls are supported using any of the following depending on the accessory: • HSP - Headset • HFP - Hands-free profiles*. – Transfer Object allows sending an OPP - Object Push Profile which allows transfer of vCard (i.e., Contact information) between devices and vCalendar (i.e.
  • Page 88 Press Bluetooth Menu. Add New Device is highlighted, press Note: If you have NOT already activated Bluetooth on the phone, the message: “TURN BLUETOOTH POWER ON?” displays. Highlight Yes to activate or No to exit and press The prompt: “PLACE DEVICE YOU ARE CONNECTING TO IN DISCOVERABLE MODE.”...

  • Page 89: Sounds Settings

    Note: After selecting On, users have one minute to see your accessibility. After which Discovery Mode will automatically default back to off. • Supported Profiles: Displays a list of supported Bluetooth profiles. Highlight a profile and press • My Phone Info: Shows the handset information. •...

  • Page 90: Alert Sounds

    Press Call Vibrate to turn Call Vibrate On or Off. Press to save the setting. Alert Sounds From the home screen, press Press the Directional key to highlight & Tools and press Press Sounds Settings. Press Alert Sounds. For the following options, you can set the tone for the message alerts.

  • Page 91: Display Settings

    From the home screen, press Press the Directional key to highlight & Tools and press Press Sounds Settings. Press Keypad Volume. Press the Directional key up or down or volume key to adjust the keypad volume. Press SET to save. Service Alerts From the home screen, press Press the...
  • Page 92 • Wallpaper: Choose pictures from My Pictures, or videos from My Videos to use as the background display for your home screen. Choose pictures from My Pictures to use as the background display for your Front Screen. • Display Themes: Choose from 2 themes used for menu display. •...

  • Page 93: Display Themes

    From the home screen, press Press the Directional key to highlight & Tools and press Press Display Settings. Press Backlight. The menus listed appear in the display. • Display: The following options are for the Main LCD. Duration : Can be set to 7 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds, Always –...

  • Page 94: Main Menu Settings

    Press the left soft key Preview. Press the Directional key left or right to cycle through thumbnails of the themes. Press the left soft key List to return to the list. Make your selection and press SET to save. Main Menu Settings Choose 3 preset main menu layout themes for the menu display.

  • Page 95: Clock Format

    Select Style or Size and press • Style: Choose Normal, Rainbow, Quill Pen, or Sticky. • Size: Choose Normal or Large Only. Press the Directional key left or right to highlight a setting and press Clock Format This menu allows you to have time displayed in digital or analog format.

  • Page 96: Phone Settings

    Press Clock Format. Press Front Clock. The following options appear in the display. • Digital: Time appears in 12-hour digital format. Example: 8:00pm. • Analog: Time appears in clock format with Roman numerals. • Off: No time is displayed. Note: Press the right soft key Color to select from White or Black.

  • Page 97: Set Shortcuts

    Your phone is capable of operating in a number of countries on both CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) and GSM (Global Systems for Mobile) networks. While in the United States or on other CDMA roaming networks, use your phone in Verizon CDMA Mode.
  • Page 98 To personalize Set My Shortcuts: Highlight Set My Shortcuts and press the shortcut options (Shortcut 1, 2, 3 or 4) to change and press Highlight any of the menu settings and press Note: Press the right soft key Options to: 1. Reset Shortcut 1,2,3 or 4 or: 2.

  • Page 99: Phone Security

    Note: This feature is only available on the Verizon Wireless network. The Location Global Positioning Service (GPS) setting identifies your location to the network. You can fully enable this setting or set GPS to work only in the case that you dial 911 from your phone.
  • Page 100 • Restore Phone: All settings are reset to factory default settings and all user data is erased including pictures, videos, music, messages, contacts, and downloaded applications stored on the phone. Edit Codes The default lock code is the last four digits of your phone number. Use Edit Code to change the code to a lock code of your choice.
  • Page 101 Press Restrictions. Enter the Lock Code then press is the last four digits of your telephone number. Choose from the following options: • Location Setting • Calls • Messages • Dial-Up Modem Highlight an option and press Phone Lock Setting Phone Lock Setting restricts the use of your phone with the exception of emergency outgoing calls to 911.

  • Page 102: Sim Security

    Your phone returns to the home screen. The Lock Code is required immediately to access any functions. Restoring Your Phone Memory to Factory Condition Restore Phone, returns all setup options to their factory default. From the home screen, press Press the Directional key to highlight &...

  • Page 103: Quick Search

    Press SIM Security, and enter the lock code and press . The screen displays the following options: • Edit PIN Code: Allows you to edit the PIN code. (PIN number must be locked before editing.) • PIN Lock: Allows you to lock/unlock the PIN code. •...

  • Page 104: Call Settings

    Note: Quick Search must be turn on to perform the procedures listed below. From the home screen, press the first three numeric keys that correspond to the letters of the contacts name. For example, to search for “Sally” you would enter: Press the Directional key up to search for Contacts.

  • Page 105: Tty

    Press Answer Options. The following options appear in the display: • Flip Open: Calls are answered when the flip is opened. • Any Key: Calls are answered when any key is pressed. • Auto with Handsfree: Calls are answered automatically with a 5 second delay.

  • Page 106: Data Settings

    • TTY Off Press for your selection. TTY MODE SET screen displays. One Touch Dial You can use this option to enable or disable the speed dialing feature. From the home screen, press Press the Directional key to highlight & Tools and press Press Call Settings.

  • Page 107: Memory

    Use this menu to set DTMF settings to Normal, or Long. From the home screen, press Press the Directional key to highlight & Tools and press Press Call Settings. Press DTMF Tones. The following options appear in the display: • Normal: Select for a normal tone. •...
  • Page 108 Press the Directional key to highlight & Tools and press Press Memory. The following options are available: • Save Options: You can set your Pictures, Videos and Sounds to be saved to either phone memory or card memory. • Phone Memory: Allows you to see the memory usage for everything stored on your phone.

  • Page 109: Phone Info

    The Phone Info menu allows you to view the software and hardware information, your assigned number, and an icon glossary for your phone. From the home screen, press Press the Directional key to highlight & Tools and press Press Phone Info. My Number is highlighted, press Press CDMA Number to display the CDMA Mobile Device and Identification numbers.

  • Page 110: Section 9: Media Center

    Section 9: Media Center This section describes how to download and play music, tones, and video. It also outlines how to take, record and store images and videos, sounds, and ringtones using your phone. Note: All instructions on accessing or changing the features will begin from the Media Center menu.

  • Page 111: Media Center

    Before downloading music to your microSD™ memory card, be sure to format it as described below. Formatting a microSD™ Card using your Samsung Renown™ From the home screen, press Press the Directional key to highlight &...
  • Page 112 Remove the microSD™ card from the SD card reader and insert it back into your phone. The My Music directory will automatically be created on the microSD™ memory card the first time that you access V Cast Music with ® Rhapsody /My Music/Sync Music from your phone.
  • Page 113 The external keys which you will use are labeled below. Rewind Key From the home screen, with your flip closed, press and hold the Play/Pause ( ) key. After the prompt, press the Play/Pause ( ) key. Press the Play/Pause ( key to Play All or press the Fast Forward ( select Shuffle, Playlists or to select individual songs loaded on your phone or memory card.
  • Page 114 • Play All: This option will play all of your songs in list order. • Shuffle: This option will re-sort a playlist order. While in the My Music library, press the left soft key Shop to go to the V CAST Music catalog. Press to go back to My Music library.
  • Page 115 Press Playlists. The CREATE PLAYLIST prompts appears. Enter the name of the playlist and press Highlight the song(s) to add to the new playlist and press Mark or the left soft key right soft key Done. To return to the home screen, press the Editing a Playlist From the home screen, press Center menu is highlighted.

  • Page 116: Picture & Video

    ® V CAST Music with Rhapsody (PC Subscription and Downloads) ® V CAST Music with Rhapsody is a digital music service that lets you listen to millions of songs from thousands of artists. Discover new and old favorites in an extensive music catalog. Download ®...
  • Page 117 V CAST Videos V CAST, the next generation wireless technology that unveils a whole new multimedia experience at your fingertips, provides access to vibrant, full-color content from some of the biggest names in entertainment. V CAST is your link to video on demand, which allows you to view or download video clips that contain breaking news, sports highlights, weather and more.
  • Page 118 Note: Not all video content available can be downloaded to your phone; however, all content is available for viewing. Deleting Video Clips From the home screen, press Center menu is highlighted. Press Press Picture & Video. Press My Videos. Highlight the video you want to erase and press the left soft key Erase.
  • Page 119 Press the Directional key in any direction to highlight a photo, and press VIEW to view the highlighted picture. Press the right soft key from the following options (depending on whether you choose to highlight or highlight and view a photo): •...
  • Page 120 – To Card: Allows you to move selected pictures from the phone’s internal memory to the memory card. (Memory card needs to be inserted for this option) – To Phone: Allows you to move selected pictures to the phone’s internal memory.
  • Page 121 Press the Directional key to highlight a video and press PLAY. While the video is playing, press the left soft key Mute, to mute the sound if desired. Press the right soft key Options to select from the following options: •...

  • Page 122: Take Pictures

    Manage My Videos Manage My Videos allows you to organize your videos. You can move your videos from the phone’s internal memory to a microSD ™ memory card or from the memory card to the phone’s internal memory. You can also erase selected videos or lock them to prevent accidental deletion.

  • Page 123: Record Video

    – ISO: Auto, 100, 200, or 400. Metering : Average, Center, Spot – Icon Display : Allows you to hide or view the camera icons in the – display. Select Display All, Partial, Guideline, No Icons. Sound Effect: Allows you to select Ready Sound and/or Shutter –...
  • Page 124 Pressing the left soft key Videos previews previously recorded or downloaded videos. Pressing the right soft key Options will display the specific video settings. To view the specific video settings, press the right soft key Options while the camcorder is active. Press the Directional key up or down to advance to each setting category.

  • Page 125: Games

    Note: If the battery level becomes too low while you are recording, the recording is stopped and the video is auto-saved. The low battery indicator will be displayed and you will exit from the camcorder application. If your battery is too low then the phone will power down without saving the video.

  • Page 126: Mobile Web

    Press the Directional key up or down to make a selection and press Choose the charge Either Subscription or Unlimited, then press . Follow in screen prompts to apply. Mobile Web Browse the Internet from your phone with Mobile Web. Note: This feature is not available everywhere.

  • Page 127: Extras

    Note: The Tools on the Go menu will display all downloaded applications, with the most current download first. Extras From the home screen, press Center menu is highlighted. Press Press Extras. Get New Applications is highlighted. Press Highlight the desired application to download and press Follow on screen subscription prompts and press The download process begins.

  • Page 128: Section 10: Tools

    Section 10: Tools The topics covered in this section allow you to schedule appointments, view the calendar, set an alarm, view time zones, take notes, and perform simple math calculations. Note: All instructions on accessing or changing the features will begin from the SETTINGS AND TOOLS menu.
  • Page 129 Press (=) to perform the calculation and view the result. Calculates the tip and determines how much each person should pay. From the home screen, press Press the Directional key to highlight & Tools and press Press Tools, Calculator, Tip Calculator opens. Populate the following fields: •...

  • Page 130: Calendar

    Note: Press the key to enter a decimal point. Press change the sign for a number to a negative. Press the Directional key left or right to select the To units of money or measure for the quantity you want converted. Calendar Schedule up to eight events for any day by indicating each event’s start and end time.
  • Page 131 • Alert Time: Set the Alert Time to sound before the event takes place. Fill in and select event details by pressing the Directional key in any direction and using the alphanumeric keypad. Press . The event is saved. View an event From the home screen, press Press the Directional key to highlight...

  • Page 132: Alarm Clock

    Press the left soft key Done. For more information on sending a calendar event, see “Transferring vCalendar events via Bluetooth” on page 86. Alarm Clock Your phone has an alarm clock that can be set to go off once, or recur daily at a specific time.

  • Page 133: Stop Watch

    Press the Directional key down once to highlight the first Ringer field. Press the right to set the ringer to Tone, Vibrate, or Light Only. If you selected Tone, press the again to highlight the second field. Press the Directional key left or right to set the alert tone to VZW Default Tone, or select a tone from My Ringtones.

  • Page 134: World Clock

    Press the right soft key Reset to erase recorded stopwatch time. To return to the home screen, press World Clock World Clock allows you to view the time of day or night in any part of the world. From the home screen, press Press the Directional key to highlight &...

  • Page 135: Current Country

    Tip: Press and hold to cycle through text entry mode types (Word, Abc, and 123). Press to cycle between lower case, all caps, and initial caps. Select a text entry mode and press exit the pop-up menu. When you’re finished entering details for the note, press .
  • Page 136 If your current location is not highlighted, press the Directional key up or down to highlight the appropriate country and press...

  • Page 137: Section 11: Dashboard With Mobile Web 2.0

    Section 11: Dashboard with Mobile Web 2.0 This section outlines the mobile web options available. Dashboard with Mobile Web 2.0 Dashboard is a graphically rich front end to all of Verizon Wireless’ data products and services. It provides access to Mobile Web 2.0 and quick and easy access to Verizon Wireless information.
  • Page 138 From the home screen, press the to launch Dashboard. A list of channels displays. Use the Directional key to highlight Get Channels and press Select the channel you want to add and press Confirm by pressing the right soft key Deleting A Channel From the home screen, press the to launch Dashboard.

  • Page 139: Navigate The Web

    Note: This feature is not available everywhere. When you use Mobile Web, some of the keys operate differently than during a normal phone call. Mobile Web presents on-screen items in any of the following ways: – Text or numeric input –...

  • Page 140: Links

    Numbers 1 - 9: Use the number keys to select items in a menu if they are numbered. END Key: Press to exit Mobile Web and return the phone to home screen. Left Soft Key: Press the left soft key to go to the highlighted web link and/or perform the function above it in the display.

  • Page 141: Section 12: Health And Safety Information

    Section 12: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. These safety precautions should be followed to safely use your phone. Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Certification Information (SAR) Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.

  • Page 142: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    SAR for a particular phone. Additional product specific SAR information can also be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar. Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories. Go to: https://fun.samsungmobileusa.com/recycling/index.jsp...

  • Page 143: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a series of Questions and Answers for consumers relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure from wireless phones. The FDA publication includes the following information: What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called "cell,"...
  • Page 144 health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists. Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the •...
  • Page 145 cancer-causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop cancer in absence of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we don't know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health.
  • Page 146 FDA and Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts to independent investigators.

  • Page 147: Medical Equipment

    was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists. Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions? Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that hands- free kits reduce risks.

  • Page 148: Road Safety

    wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same time.
  • Page 149 Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless phone without removing your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you. Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions.

  • Page 150: Responsible Listening

    "The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving." For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, or visit our web-site www.ctia.org. Important!: If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric keypad, please call 1-888-901-7233. Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association.

  • Page 151: Operating Environment

    Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such • as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal. Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you •...

  • Page 152: Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices

    As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position (held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder if you are using an external antenna).
  • Page 153 The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless phones, to assist hearing device users find phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box.

  • Page 154: Potentially Explosive Environments

    The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy.

  • Page 155: Fcc Notice And Cautions

    networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers. To make an emergency call: If the phone is not on, switch it on. Key in the emergency number for your present location (for example, 911 or other official emergency number).

  • Page 156: Other Important Safety Information

    Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone • in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is •...

  • Page 157: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones

    There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. To ensure that the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating for your phone is • maintained, secondary transmitters such as Bluetooth and WLAN components must be disabled during a call. For more information, refer to “Turning Bluetooth On or Off”...
  • Page 158 Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only • with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.

  • Page 159: Care And Maintenance

    Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of •...

  • Page 160: Section 13: Warranty Information

    Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 161 SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of such Product.
  • Page 162 Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional...
  • Page 163 To avoid unintended information leaks and other problems of this sort, it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung’s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System (EFS) Clear which will eliminate all user memory and return all settings to default settings.

  • Page 164: Index

    Index Numerics 1-touch dialing 2-touch dialing 3-touch dialing Adding a New Contact Entry Alarm clock icon snooze turn off the alarm Assisted Dialing Battery charging indicator installing removing Bluetooth about icons Bluetooth Settings Browse & Download Calendar add a new event Call Functions answering a call Contacts...
  • Page 165 speed dialing Creating and Sending PICTURE Messages Creating and Sending TXT Messages Creating and Sending VIDEO Messages Current Country Dashboard with Mobile Web 2.0 Dial Fonts Dialing one-touch three-touch two-touch Dialing Emergency Numbers Directional Keys Disable alarm Display backlight banner language screen icons Display Settings...
  • Page 166 display silent mode SSL icon vibrate mode Indicator 1X signal strength airplane mode battery strength Bluetooth Bluetooth Active Bluetooth Connected calendar event D signal strength data call dormant EV signal strength EV1X signal strength keys lock location on message missed calls no service roaming speakerphone...
  • Page 167 My Name Card My Ringtones My Sounds Non-Supported Battery Notes and tips Notes, description Notes, editing Online Album Pause hard pause two-second pause Phone Info Phone Safety Phone Settings airplane mode NAM Select Network Mode Set Shortcuts SIM Security System Select time &...
  • Page 168 display settings edit lock code language lock phone phone security settings Tools signal strength icons SIM Info Snooze Sounds Alert Sounds Call Sounds Keypad Volume Power On/Off Service Alerts Speakerphone Key Speed dial, assigning Standard Limited Warranty 157 Store numbers, shortcuts Storing numbers after a call Sync Music Text messages, receiving...
  • Page 169 Video clips View an event, calendar View Multimedia Message Later Visual VoiceMail Voice Commands description digit dial name dial name lookup phone status send picture send text Voicemail listening to Receive setting up viewing messages voicemail Wall Charger Wallpaper Warranty Information...

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