Samsung Attain SCH-R920 User Manual
Samsung Attain SCH-R920 User Manual

Samsung Attain SCH-R920 User Manual

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  • Page 1 P O R T A B L E D U A L - B A N D 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 Microsoft, Inc. Microsoft Live™ is a trademark of Microsoft, Inc. ® Samsung , Samsung Attain™, and SCH-R920™ are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and/or its related entities. divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.
  • Page 4: Open Source Software

    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 5: Table Of Contents

    Using the Swype Keyboard ......37 Using the Samsung Keypad ......39 Section 5: Accounts and Contacts ...
  • Page 6 Section 6: Messaging ... 55 Types of Messages ....... . . 55 Text and Multimedia Messaging .
  • Page 7 Battery Use and Safety ......129 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....130 UL Certified Travel Charger .
  • Page 8 Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile Device ..140 FCC Notice and Cautions ......140 Other Important Safety Information .
  • Page 9: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section allows you to quickly start using your Samsung SCH-R920 phone by installing the SIM and microSD cards, installing and charging the battery, activating your service, and setting up your voicemail account. Understanding this User Manual The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your phone.
  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Phone

    This manual provides condensed information about how to use your phone. To make this possible, the following text conventions are used to represent often-used steps: Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures.
  • Page 11 Important!: The plug-in SIM card information and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children. Make sure the gold contacts of the SIM card face into the phone, then carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket (as shown) until the card locks into place.
  • Page 12 Remove the battery cover. (For more information, see “Removing the battery cover”.) Insert the battery into the phone, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts in the phone. Push down on the bottom of the battery until it snaps into place. Align the cover and press it firmly into place, making sure it snaps into place at the corners.
  • Page 13 Your phone comes with a Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) to rapidly charge your phone from any 120/220 VAC outlet. Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time.
  • Page 14: Tty Mode

    4 hours of charge time. After the first charge, you can use the phone while charging. Warning!: Use only 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.
  • Page 15: Turning Your Phone On

    Press and hold the Power/Lock Key for three seconds. While powering on, the phone connects with the network (both digital and LTE), then displays the Locked screen and puzzle pieces for any active Notification alerts. Note: Your phone’s internal antenna is located along the bottom back of the phone.
  • Page 16: Voicemail

    All unanswered calls to your phone are sent to voicemail, even if your phone is turned off, so you’ll want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as you activate your phone. Setting up Voicemail Press Home, then touch hold Follow the automated instructions to set up your new password and record a greeting.
  • Page 17: Roaming

    When you travel outside your home network’s coverage area, your phone can roam to acquire service on other compatible digital networks. When Roaming is active, the Roaming icon ) appears in the Annunciator Line of the display. Tip: You can set your phone’s roaming behavior. (For more information, refer to “Mobile networks”...
  • Page 18: System Tutorial

    For more information, refer to “Set unlock pattern/Change unlock pattern” on page 110. Unlocking with a Password Press the Power/Lock Key to wake the screen. Enter your Password. Press OK. System Tutorial Learn about important concepts to get the most out of your phone.
  • Page 19: Removing The Sim Card

    To remove the SIM card, slide it away from the handset. See the following illustration. Memory Card Your phone includes a removable microSD™ memory card, for storage of music, pictures, and other files, and supports optional microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards of up to 32GB capacity.
  • Page 20: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines key features of your phone, including keys, displays, and icons. Features 3.5-inch (480x320 pixel) HVGA full-screen touch screen • 7-panel Home screen, simplefied main menu, and separate, 3-page • Applications menu High Speed Data [EVDO 1x - Rev 0 Capable Technology, 4G Long Term •...
  • Page 21: Front View

    Earpiece: Listen to callers. Light and Proximity Sensors: Light sensor adjusts screen brightness when Brightness is set to Automatic brightness. (For more information, refer to “Brightness” on page 108.) During a call, Proximity sensor detects that the phone is next to your face and darkens the screen to save battery power.
  • Page 22: Side Views

    3.5mm Headset Jack: allows you to plug in headphones. Accessory Hook: Attach optional accessories, such as a lanyard, here. Volume Key: From a Home screen, press to adjust Master Volume. During calls or music playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call. Microphone: allows other callers to hear you when you are speaking to them.
  • Page 23: Back View

    Camera Lens: Used when taking photos or recording videos. Flash: Used taking photos in low light conditions. Back Cover: Protects the battery, LTE SIM slot, and Memory Card slot. Speaker Grill: Plays ringtones, call audio when in Speakerphone mode, music, and other sounds. Understanding Your Phone...
  • Page 24: Touch Screen Display

    Your phone’s touch screen display is the interface to its features. Annunciator Line: Presents icons to show network status, battery power, and connection details. (For more information, refer to “Annunciator Line” on page 21.) Home screen: The starting point for using your phone. Place icons, widgets, and other items to customize your phone to your needs.
  • Page 25 You can manually change the orientation of most of your phone’s screens by opening the QWERTY keypad. Your SCH-R920 can also automatically change the orientation of some screens. The phone’s built-in accelerometer senses movement and changes a screen’s orientation from portrait to landscape.
  • Page 26: Navigation

    USB Connected:The phone is connected to a computer using a USB cable. New Text Message: You have a new text or multimedia message. New Voicemail: You have new voicemail. New Email Message: You have new email. Alarm Set: An alarm is active. (For more information, refer to “Clock”...
  • Page 27: Notification Panel

    Press Search to launch Quick Search, to search the web and your phone. Context-sensitive Menus While using your phone, context-sensitive menus offer options for the feature or screen. To access context-sensitive menus: Touch Menu. • Touch and hold on an item. •...
  • Page 28: Home Screen

    Buttons at the top of the Notification Panel show statuses for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Sound, and Airplane Mode. You can change any of these statuses between enable and disable by touching the appropriate button. Clearing Notifications Sweep your finger downward from the top of the screen to display the Notifications Panel.
  • Page 29: Primary Shortcuts

    Your phone comes with 7 Home screen panels. You can customize the Home screen to include up to the seven default panels, and set one as Home. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then press Touch Edit page. An array of thumbnail images of the Home screen panels appears in the display.
  • Page 30: Customizing The Home Screen Panels

    Customize the Home screen panels to suit your preferences. Add Widgets: For more information, refer to “Adding Widgets to a • Home Screen panel” on page 26. Add Shortcuts: For more information, refer to “Adding Shortcuts to • a Home Screen panel” on page 27. Add Folders: For more information, refer to “Adding Folders to a •...
  • Page 31 Pocket Express Large: Launch the Pocket Express Large application. Power control: Set network and power settings. Program Monitor: Monitor active applications, and running in the background. Rhapsody: Rhapsody lets you stream any of millions of songs to your phone for your listening pleasure. Traffic: Display traffic information for a particular destination.
  • Page 32 Directions & Navigation: Provides turn-by-turn directions for car, bus, bike, or walking trips. You can also save directions to a particular destination. IM and Social: Access your Facebook, Twitter, and Instant Messaging accounts. Music playlist: Launch Music Player to play a selected Playlist.
  • Page 33 Choose a picture to display in the background of a Home screen panel. You can choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images, or select a picture you’ve taken with the Camera or downloaded. Navigate to the desired Home screen panel. (For more information, refer to “Extended Home Screen”...
  • Page 34: Section 3: Call Functions

    Section 3: Call Functions This section describes how to make, answer, or end calls. This section also describes your phone’s features and functionality associated with making or answering calls. Making Calls Your phone offers multiple ways to make calls: Use the touch screen Keypad to enter a telephone or speed dial •...
  • Page 35: Making Calls From Contacts

    When you call an Emergency Number, such as 911, your phone locks itself in emergency mode, only allowing you to make calls to the emergency call center you originally contacted. This enables emergency operators to more easily dispatch aid. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Enter 911 using the touch keypad.
  • Page 36: Answering Calls

    Say “Call” followed by a Contact name or a phone number. Making Calls using Favorites Favorites are Contacts you designate as favorites by starring them, or Contacts you call frequently. (For more information about designating favorites, see “Favorites” on page 50.) Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Touch Favorites to display the list of your Favorites.
  • Page 37 When your phone alerts you to an incoming call, you can ignore the call to send the caller to voicemail, or reject the call and send a message to the caller. Ignoring a call When you ignore a call, the call is forwarded to voicemail. On the Incoming call screen, press the Volume key up or down.
  • Page 38: Ending A Call

    From the In-Call screen, touch From screens other than the In- Call screen, do the following: Open the Notification Panel. (For more information, refer to “Notification Panel” on page 23.) On the In-Call line, touch Call Log When you place, answer, or miss a a call, a record of the call is saved in the Call log.
  • Page 39: Voicemail

    Select a filter type, from All logs, Missed calls, Dialed calls, or Received calls. Deleting Call log records Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Call log. While viewing the Call log, press Delete. Touch call records to mark them for deletion, or touch Select all.
  • Page 40: Section 4: Entering Text

    Section 4: Entering Text This section describes how to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers when you need to enter text. Your phone provides on-screen QWERTY keyboards to support quick and easy text input. Screen • keyboard, landscape Screen • keyboard, portrait Screen QWERTY Keyboards...
  • Page 41: Screen Keyboard Types

    You can also touch individual keys or use Swype Word Prediction or Voice Recognition. Samsung Keypad: Use the Samsung Keypad to enter text by touching • keys on the screen. You can also use XT9 predictive text to match the first few letters you type with words in a dictionary, then you can select a finished word from a list.
  • Page 42 Here are a few tips to get you started: Spacing is automatic: When you finish a word, just lift your finger and • start the next word. Double letters: Just “scribble” on the key. • Capitalization: Swype recognizes and capitalizes the first word of •...
  • Page 43: Using The Samsung Keypad

    To use Swype Speech Recognition: Touch the Speech Recognition Key. The Samsung Keypad is a custom screen QWERTY keyboard, featuring predictive text and voice input. Input characters by touching the on-screen keys with your finger, or by using speech recognition. (For more information, refer to “Using Samsung Speech Recognition”...
  • Page 44 Configure the Samsung Keypad to your preferences. While entering text, touch to access Samsung keyboard • settings. (For more information, refer to “Samsung keypad” on page 118.) Note: In portrait mode, touch the key to display the Samsung keypad settings, then touch Portrait keypad types to choose Qwerty Keypad or 3x4 Keypad.
  • Page 45 Note: The XT9 option is available only when Abc mode has been selected. Begin typing a word. A list of word options is displayed. Touch one of the words to replace the word that has already been typed. at the bottom of the screen. The Samsung Entering Text...
  • Page 46 Using Samsung Speech Recognition Enter text by speaking. Samsung Keyboard recognizes your speech and enters text for you. Note: Enable Speech Recognition in Samsung Keyboard settings. (For more information, refer to “Samsung keypad” on page 118.) Touch the Speech Recognition.
  • Page 47: Section 5: Accounts And Contacts

    Section 5: Accounts and Contacts This section explains how to manage your accounts and contacts. Accounts Your phone provides the ability to synchronize information from a variety of accounts, including Google, a Microsoft Exchange server and Web interface, and social networking sites such as Hotmail, Yahoo!, Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace.
  • Page 48 Press Home Menu, then touch Settings Accounts and sync. Tap your Google account to show the Data & synchronization menu. Tap a setting to enable or disable synchronization. When enabled, a check mark becomes highlighted in the check box: • Sync Books: When enabled, synchronizes the Google ebooks in your Google account with your phone’s ebooks.
  • Page 49 Press Home Menu, then touch Settings Accounts and sync. Touch your Corporate account to display settings, then touch Account settings for these settings: • General settings: – Account name: Enter a name to identify the account. – Your name: Enter your name, to be used in outgoing emails. –...
  • Page 50 The Work option uses mail@mero (see “mail@metro” on page 90) to access a Microsoft Exchange-based account through the Microsoft Exchange Server Web Interface. Press Home Menu, then touch Settings Accounts and sync. Touch Add account Work. Touch Activate Exchange now. Follow the prompts to complete the set-up.
  • Page 51: Contacts

    To access Contacts: Press Home, then touch – or – Press Home, then touch Creating Contacts Press Home, then touch Select a storage location: Phone, Google, or other account (such as personal or business e-mail). Touch contact fields to enter information: •...
  • Page 52: Updating Contacts

    Enter a phone number with the Phone Dialer keypad, then save it. Press Home, then touch Touch the digits of the phone number on the keypad. Touch Add to Contacts, then select Create contact from the pop-up menu. Continue entering contact information. (For more information, refer to “Creating Contacts”...
  • Page 53: Joining Contacts

    Use the Get Friends feature to sync with your accounts. You can choose from an account you’ve already set up on your phone, or set up a new account. (For more information about setting up accounts on your phone, see “Accounts” on page 43.) Press Home, then touch Press...
  • Page 54: Favorites

    Press Home, then touch Touch a contact to display its information. Touch the Joined Contacts field to display joined contacts. Touch a contact to separate it. Sending Namecards You can send one or more contact’s information as namecards over a Bluetooth connection to another Bluetooth device, or as attachments to Gmail or Email messages.
  • Page 55: My Profile

    Creating Favorites Press Home, then touch Touch and hold on a contact, then select Add to favorites from the pop-up menu. – or – Touch a contact to display it, then touch the the top right of the screen. My Profile My profile is your own contact record.
  • Page 56: Deleting A Group

    Press Home, then touch Touch a Group to display it. Press Menu, then touch Edit group. Touch the Group Name field to change the Group Name. Touch Ringtone to choose a ringtone for calls from members of this group. Touch Default ringtone, Sound, or Phone ringtone to select a new ringtone.
  • Page 57: History

    Press Home, then touch Touch a Group to display it. Press Menu, then touch Send Message. Touch contacts to mark them as recipients for the new message, then touch Send The new message opens, with the marked contacts as recipients. Continue creating the message, as desired. (For more information, refer to “Creating and Sending Messages”...
  • Page 58 Press Home, then touch Press Menu, then touch More Press Menu, then touch an option: • Remove: Touch a speed dial to remove it. • Change order: Touch and hold a speed dial, then drag it to a new location in the list. Contacts.
  • Page 59: Section 6: Messaging

    Section 6: Messaging This section describes how to send and receive messages, and how to use other features associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your phone supports these types of messages: Text messages: Send and receive simple messages containing text to •...
  • Page 60 Touch the Type to compose field and compose your message. While composing a message, press for these options: • Add subject: Add a subject field to the message and enter a subject. (This option also converts the message to MMS.) •...
  • Page 61: Gmail

    Configure message settings. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Messaging. Press Menu, then touch Settings to set: • Storage settings: – Delete old messages: Touch to enable or disable automatic erasure of messages when stored message reach default limits. When disabled, the phone will prompt you to delete old messages to make room.
  • Page 62 Refresh your account to update your phone from the Gmail servers. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Gmail. Press Menu, then touch Refresh. Composing and Sending Gmail Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Gmail. Press Menu, then touch Compose.
  • Page 63: Google Talk

    – Message text size: Select Tiny, Small, Normal, Large, or Huge text size. – Batch operations: Allow changes to labels on more than one conversation. – Sync inboxes and labels: Choose which Gmail labels are synchronized. • Notification settings: – Email notifications: When enabled, notifications for new email appears in the Notifications Panel.
  • Page 64: Composing And Sending Email

    Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Email. Press Menu, then touch Accounts. Press Menu, then touch Add account. Touch the Email address field to enter your email address. Touch the Password field or touch Next to enter your password.
  • Page 65: Email Account Settings

    Refresh your account to update your phone from the servers. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Email. Press Menu, then touch Refresh. Email Account Settings Use Account settings to configure handling of email from your accounts. Note: These are basic settings for most accounts. Some email accounts may have additional settings.
  • Page 66 – Sync Calendar: Enable to synchronize your Exchange calendar with your phone’s calendar. • Common settings: – Add signature: Touch to add pre-composed text to outgoing emails. – Signature: Touch to compose or change text to be added to outgoing emails.
  • Page 67: Section 7: Web And Social Networking

    Section 7: Web and Social Networking YouTube View and upload YouTube videos, right from your phone. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications YouTube. Voice Search Voice Search offers voice-activated Google searches. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Voice Search.
  • Page 68 While browsing pages, use gestures and menus to navigate links on pages: • Touch an item or hyperlink to select it. • Touch and hold on a hyperlink for these options: – Open: Go to the linked page. – Open in new window: Open a new window to display the linked page. –...
  • Page 69 While browsing, bookmark a site to quickly access it in the future. Creating a bookmark Create a bookmark to a page, for later browsing. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications MetroWEB. Browse to the desired website, then touch Bookmarks next to the URL field.
  • Page 70 – Share link: Send the page’s URL via Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, mail@metro, or Messaging. – Copy link URL: Copy the page’s URL to the clipboard for pasting. – Remove from history: Remove the record of this page. – Set as homepage: Set this page as the default first page when opening MetroWEB.
  • Page 71 While viewing a web page, press New window: Open a new browser window. The previous browser • windows remain open in the background (use the Windows option to switch between windows). Windows: Switch between windows, or open a new window. •...
  • Page 72: Maps

    – Set home page: View and set the default first page that displays when you launch MetroWEB. – Default storage: Select where MetroWEB stores files. • Privacy settings: – Clear cache: Delete content and databases stored on the phone. – Clear history: Delete the list of previously-visited pages. –...
  • Page 73: Maps Menu

    – Share this place: Share this location using Messaging, Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, or mail@metro. – Report a problem with the map: Send an error report to Google Maps. Maps Menu Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Maps. While viewing a map, touch •...
  • Page 74: Section 8: Music

    Section 8: Music Music Player Music Player plays music files stored on a microSD or microSDHC Memory Card. (For information on installing a Memory Card, For more information, refer to “Memory Card” on page 15. Important!: For information on transferring media files to a memory card, see “Transferring Files to a Memory Card”...
  • Page 75: Creating A Playlist

    • Playback Controls: Touch to play a previous song, the current song, or the next song. Touch and hold to rewind or fast forward playback of the current song. • Repeat: Touch to repeat the current song, repeat all songs, or disable repeat mode.
  • Page 76: Section 9: Pictures And Video

    Section 9: Pictures and Video Camera Use your phone’s built-in Camera & Camcorder to take pictures and record video. Press and hold the Camera key ( right side of your phone. Options tab Important!: Do not take take photos of people without their permission. Do not take photos in places where cameras are not allowed.
  • Page 77: Configure The Camera

    Configure the camera. While in Camera mode, touch the Options tab to configure: • Swap Camera: Toggle between the front and rear cameras. • Flash: Choose Off (never flash), On (always flash), or Auto flash (flash only when the light is low). •...
  • Page 78: Camcorder

    Use your phone’s built-in Camcorder to record video. Press the Camera key ( of your phone, then touch Options tab Important!: Do not record videos of people without their permission. Do not record videos in places where cameras are not allowed. Do not record videos in places where you may interfere with another person’s privacy.
  • Page 79: Video Player

    Configure the camcorder. While in Camcorder mode, touch the Options tab: • Swap Camcorder: Toggle between the front and rear cameras. • Flash: Choose Off (never flash) or On (always flash). • Exposure value: Choose an exposure value. • Settings Camcorder: –...
  • Page 80: Gallery

    To play a video, touch it. Size Surround Previous / Pause / Sound Rewind Play Progress Bar To display or hide on-screen playback controls, touch the Video Player screen. The following controls are available: • Size: Touch to change image size from full screen to small proportional size image or large proportional size image.
  • Page 81: Sharing Pictures And Videos

    While browsing videos, tap the screen or press for these options: • Share video: Share the selected video via AllShare, Messaging, YouTube, Gmail, Email, Bluetooth, or mail@metro. • Details: View information about the video. • Via Bluetooth: Send the video via Bluetooth. Viewing Pictures Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications...
  • Page 82 Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Gallery. Touch a category, then touch a picture to select it. Press Menu, then touch More Home screen wallpaper. Use the crop tool to edit the picture, then touch Save to set the edited picture as the Home screen wallpaper.
  • Page 83: Section 10: Connections

    Section 10: Connections In addition to its network connections, your phone includes features to connect to the internet and to other devices, via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, VPN, and Dial Up Networking. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides access to local area networks.
  • Page 84: Bluetooth

    When your phone completes a scan, a list of detected hotspots appears in the display. Touch a Wi-Fi hotspot to connect. • If the Wi-Fi hotspot is open, you will be automatically connected. (Open hotspots can require to you launch metroWEB and agree to a set of network usage rules that appear in the metroWEB window.) •...
  • Page 85: Airplane Mode

    Search for a Bluetooth device and pair with it, to exchange information between your phone and the device. From the Home screen, press Settings Wireless and network. Touch Bluetooth to turn on Bluetooth. Activate the target device’s discoverable mode. Touch Bluetooth settings Scan devices.
  • Page 86 Your phone supports optional, removable microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards of up to 32 GB capacity, for storage of music, pictures, videos, and other files. For information about installing and removing a memory card, see “Memory Card” on page 15. Important!: To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the phone.
  • Page 87: Section 11: Applications

    Section 11: Applications Applications display on the Applications screens to provide access to your phone’s applications. You can also place shortcuts to applications on the Home screen, for quick access to the application. (For more information, refer to “Adding Applications to a Home Screen panel” on page 29.) Accessing Applications Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications.
  • Page 88 With AllShare, the following media playback options are available: Play or download media from my phone on a player: Play • multimedia content stored on your phone on a Wi-Fi capable playback device (such as a TV or stereo). You can then use your phone as a remote to control playback.
  • Page 89: Appstore

    AppStore lets you access the @metro App Store to download additional applications. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications AppStore. Books With Google Books, you can find more than 3 million free e-books and hundreds of thousands more to buy in the eBookstore. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications menu, touch Calculator...
  • Page 90: Camera & Camcorder

    Lock time zone : Lock event dates and times to selected time zone. – Select time zone : Select time zone for locking event dates and times. – • Notification settings: Set alerts & notifications : Set Calendar to alert you to coming –...
  • Page 91: Clock

    The Clock application includes Alarm clock, World clock, Stopwatch and Timer features. for Set alarms to go off once, or to repeat on specified days. From the Home screen, touch Clock. Downloads Displays lists of content previously downloaded via the Internet or via .
  • Page 92: Latitude

    With Google Latitude, you can see the location of all of your friends on a list or on a map. You can also share or hide your location. You must first set up your phone to use wireless networks to help pinpoint your location.
  • Page 93 • Latitude settings: Displays the Location reporting screen where you configure Background location reporting, view Location history, and other Location information. • Add friends: Select from your Contacts or Add via email address. • Check in: Select your exact location from a pop-up list. •...
  • Page 94: Loopt

    – Help: Displays the Google Mobile Help web page where you can receive help on Google Maps. – Terms, Privacy & Notices: Displays the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, Legal Notices, or Web History information. Select the desired information from the pop-up menu. –...
  • Page 95 • Search nearby: Enter search criteria to find nearby points of interest. • Share this place: Send the location information via Messaging, Email, Bluetooth, Gmail, or mail@metro. • Report a problem with the map: Send an error report to Google Maps.
  • Page 96: Market

    Layers: Additional items that you can have displayed on your map. They include: Traffic: displays real-time traffic conditions • so you can plan the fastest route. Satellite: shows your map as a satellite • image. • Terrain: shows terrain features such as hills and mountains.
  • Page 97: Memo

    Create and manage text memos, and send memos via Bluetooth to paired Bluetooth devices. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Memo. Note: You can send a memo via Bluetooth. After creating a memo, press and hold on the memo, then touch Send via. Then, follow the prompts to send the memo to a paired Bluetooth device.
  • Page 98: Myextras

    Touch a file to launch it in the associated application (if the file is associated with an application). While browsing files, use these controls: • Touch Up to go back up to a higher directory. • Touch Home to go back to the root directory. •...
  • Page 99: Quickoffice

    ® Quickoffice is a Microsoft Office -compatible office suite, that provides a central place for managing your documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and PDFs, on and off line. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Quickoffice. Rhapsody Rhapsody lets you stream any of millions of songs to your phone for your listening pleasure.
  • Page 100: Visual Voice Mail

    Listen to and manage your voicemail messages directly, that is, without calling your voicemail box. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Visual Voice Mail. Voice Control Voice Control is advanced speech recognition software that recognizes your spoken commands to dial phone numbers, create messages, and launch phone features such as Contacts, Calendar, and Music Player.
  • Page 101 Create a new message by speaking the type of message and the recipient(s). Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Voice Control. At the audio prompt “Say a command”, say “Send Email”. At the prompt, say a Contact name. You are prompted to select one of the following e-mail applications: •...
  • Page 102: Voice Control Settings

    Downloads Messaging • • Email Metro • • Navigator Gallery Metro411 • • Gmail MetroPCS • • Easy WiFi Google • Search Check <Item> Access device information by speaking the command. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Voice Control.
  • Page 103: Voice Recorder

    Record your voice or other sounds, and share recordings via Bluetooth, Messaging, or Gmail. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Voice Recorder. Voice Search Search your phone and the Internet using spoken criteria. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Voice Search.
  • Page 104: Section 12: Settings

    Section 12: Settings This section explains Settings for customizing your phone. Accessing Settings Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Menu Settings. – or – Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Settings. The Settings menu appears in the display. Wireless and network Control your phone’s wireless connections.
  • Page 105: Bluetooth Profiles

    From the Settings menu, touch Wireless and network Wi-Fi settings Network settings Advanced. • Wi-Fi sleep policy: Specify when to switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data for data communications. Touch to choose from When screen turns off, Never when plugged in, or Never. •...
  • Page 106: Bluetooth Settings

    Turn your device’s Bluetooth service On or Off. For more information about using Bluetooth to exchange information with other Bluetooth devices, see “Bluetooth”on page 80. From the Settings menu, touch Wireless and network Bluetooth settings Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth On or Off. When On, a check appears in the checkbox.
  • Page 107: Call Settings

    Data roaming You can select whether your phone supports data services when roaming outside your home area in your Wireless Provider’s network. From the Settings menu, touch Wireless and network Mobile networks Data roaming to activate or deactivate Data roaming. When activated, a check appears in the checkbox.
  • Page 108 Note: To erase messages, press Menu, then touch Delete. View call timer View your phone’s call time counters. From the Settings menu, touch Call settings View call timer. The Last call, Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, All calls, Last Reset, and Lifetime Calls timers appear.
  • Page 109: Sound Settings

    When enabled Auto Answer lets you set your phone to automatically answer calls when you receive them or after a few seconds delay. From the Settings menu, touch Call settings Auto Answer. Select Off, After 3 Seconds, After 5 Seconds, or After 10 Seconds.
  • Page 110 Adjust the volume levels for incoming call and notification ringtones. Note: You can also adjust Ringer volume from the Home screen by pressing the Volume Key. From the Settings menu, touch Sound Touch and drag the slider to set Incoming call volume. Touch and drag the slider to set Media volume.
  • Page 111 Audible touch tones When enabled, tones play for when you dial numbers on the Phone Dialer. From the Settings menu, touch Sound Audible touch tones to enable or disable tones. When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box. Audible selection When enabled, tones play when you touch the screen for selections (other than the Phone Dialer).
  • Page 112: Display Settings

    Select Off, Alert (play tone), or Vibrate. Display settings Font style Select the font used to display text in screens. From the Settings menu, touch Display Touch a font to select it. You are prompted to verify your selection. Touch Get fonts online to download additional fonts. Brightness Set the default screen brightness.
  • Page 113: Location And Security

    Calibrate the screen’s responses to your touch when you place your phone on its back. From the Settings menu, touch Display Horizontal calibration. The Horizontal calibration screen appears in the display. Place your phone on a level, flat surface and touch Calibrate.
  • Page 114 From the Settings menu, touch Location and security Standalone GPS services to enable or disable Standalone GPS services. When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box. Tip: To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the followingn conditions: •...
  • Page 115: Credential Storage

    A screen unlock Password is a word or series of4 or more characters that you can store and then use to unlock your phone. From the Settings menu, touch Location and security Set screen lock or Change screen lock. Touch Password. A QWERTY keypad appears on the screen.
  • Page 116: Applications

    Install encrypted certificates from an optional installed micro SD memory card. Note: You must have installed a micro SD memory card containing encrypted certificates to use this feature. From the Settings menu, touch Location and security Install encrypted certificates, Choose a certificate and follow the prompts to install. Set password Set or change a password to protect credentials.
  • Page 117: Running Services

    Running services View and control services running on your phone. Warning!: Not all services can be stopped, and stopping services may have undesirable consequences on the application or Android System. From the Settings menu, touch Applications services.. To stop a service, touch the service, then touch Stop at the confirmation prompt.
  • Page 118: Accounts And Sync

    This setting is used by developers when developing location- based applications. Note: This setting is used for application development purposes. From the Settings menu, touch Applications Development Allow mock locations to enable or disable the setting. When enabled, a check mark appears in the box.
  • Page 119: Privacy

    From the Settings menu, touch Accounts and sync. Under Manage accounts, touch Add account and follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account. Tip: For more information about adding accounts, see “Accounts”on page 43. Removing an account Important!: Removing an account also deletes all of its messages, contacts and other data from the phone.
  • Page 120: Sd Card And Phone Storage

    Factory data reset Use Factory data reset to return your phone to its factory defaults. This setting erases all data from your phone, including your Google or other email account settings, system and application data and settings, and downloaded applications. It will not erase current system software and bundled applications, or files stored on an optional installed memory card, such as music or photos.
  • Page 121: Locale And Text

    From the Settings menu, touch Locale and text Select input method. Select Samsung keypad or Swype (Swype is the default). Note: For details about these on-screen keypads, see “Entering Text”on page 36. Configure Swype settings. Swype is a new way to enter text by gliding your finger over the characters on the on-screen keyboard.
  • Page 122: Voice Input And Output

    Touch items to enable or disable the setting. When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box. Settings include: • Portrait keypad types: Select which type of Samsung keypad appears when you touch a text entry field, either Qwerty Keypad or 3x4 Keypad.
  • Page 123: Accessibility

    Touch a setting to configure: • Language: Select your preferred spoken language from the list. • SafeSearch: (Applies only to Google searches.) Select how closely you want Voice recognition to monitor your speech for explicit images: Off (none), Moderate, or Strict. •...
  • Page 124: Date And Time

    Touch a service to enable or disable it. When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box: • SoundBack: When enabled, plays tones for touch actions. • KickBack: When enabled, vibrates for touch actions. • TalkBack: When enabled, recites menu options, application titles, contacts, and other items when scrolling and making selections.
  • Page 125 • Model number: Display your phone’s model number. • Firmware version: Display the firmware version of your phone. • Baseband version: Display the baseband version of your phone. • Kernel version: Display the kernel version of your phone. • Build number: Display your phone’s build number. Settings...
  • Page 126: Section 13: Health And Safety Information

    Section 13: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. The terms “mobile device” or “cell phone” are used in this section to refer to your phone. Read this information before using your mobile device. Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals The U.S.
  • Page 127 While RF energy does not ionize particles, large amounts can increase body temperatures and cause tissue damage. Two areas of the body, the eyes and the testes, are particularly vulnerable to RF heating because there is relatively little blood flow in them to carry away excess heat. Research Results to Date: Is there a connection between RF and certain health problems? The results of most studies conducted to date say no.
  • Page 128 in Childhood and Adolescence (MOBI-KIDS) MOBI-KIDS is an international study investigating the relationship between exposure to radio frequency energy from communication technologies including cell phones and brain cancer in young people. This is an international multi-center study involving 14 European and non-European countries. Additional information about MOBI-KIDS can be found at http://www.creal.cat/programes-recerca/en_projectes-creal/ view.php?ID=39.
  • Page 129 Use speaker mode or a headset to place more distance between your • head and the cell phone. Hands-Free Kits Hands-free kits may include audio or Bluetooth® headsets and various types of body-worn accessories such as belt-clips and holsters. Combinations of these can be used to reduce RF energy absorption from cell phones.
  • Page 130: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Certification Information

    Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources can be obtained from the following organizations (updated 10/1/2010): FCC RF Safety Program: • http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): • http://www.epa.gov/radtown/wireless-tech.html. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): • http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/. (Note: This web address is case sensitive.) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): •...
  • Page 131 SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum reported value.
  • Page 132: Fcc Part 15 Information To User

    Samsung is committed to promoting responsible driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand and address distractions.
  • Page 133: Battery Use And Safety

    If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear to be working properly. Health and Safety Information...
  • Page 134: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    Samsung-approved chargers which are specifically designed for your phone. Warning!: Use of a non-Samsung-approved battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Samsung's warranty does not cover damage to the phone caused by non- Samsung-approved batteries and/or chargers.
  • Page 135 Recycling programs for your mobile device, batteries, and accessories may not be available in your area. We've made it easy for you to recycle your old Samsung mobile device by working with respected take-back companies in every state in the country.
  • Page 136: Ul Certified Travel Charger

    The Travel Charger for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guidelines: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Page 137: Gps & Agps

    Defense policy and the 2008 Federal Radio navigation Plan (FRP). Changes may affect the performance of location-based technology on your mobile device. Certain Samsung mobile devices can also use an Assisted Global Positioning System (AGPS), which obtains information from the cellular network to improve GPS performance. AGPS uses your...
  • Page 138: Emergency Calls

    The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years: Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: Liquids of any kind Keep the mobile device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits.
  • Page 139: Responsible Listening

    Microwaves Do not try to dry your mobile device in a microwave oven. Doing so may cause a fire or explosion. Dust and dirt Do not expose your mobile device to dust, dirt, or sand. Cleaning solutions Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the mobile device.
  • Page 140 When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the • people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to. Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you •...
  • Page 141: Operating Environment

    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 395 E Street, S.W. Suite 9200 Patriots Plaza Building Washington, DC 20201 Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4674) 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) Outside the U.S. 513-533-8328 Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/default.html 1-888-232-6348 TTY Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch your mobile device off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
  • Page 142 For more information see: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf- faqs.html#. 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. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
  • Page 143: Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    Regulations for Wireless Devices The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established requirements for digital wireless mobile devices to be compatible with hearing aids and other assistive hearing devices. When individuals employing some assistive hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants) use wireless mobile devices, they may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise.
  • Page 144: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device

    The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard. HAC/Wi-Fi for Newer Technologies This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids.
  • Page 145: Other Important Safety Information

    mobile device warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the mobile device. Although your mobile device is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending, or sitting on it. Other Important Safety Information •...
  • Page 146: Section 14: Warranty Information

    (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 147 During the applicable warranty period, provided the Product is returned in accordance with the terms of this Limited Warranty, SAMSUNG will repair or replace the Product, at SAMSUNG’s sole option, without charge. SAMSUNG may, at SAMSUNG’s sole option, use rebuilt, reconditioned, or new parts or components when repairing any Product, or may replace the Product with a rebuilt, reconditioned or new Product.
  • Page 148 Limited Warranty or to make binding representations or claims, whether in advertising, presentations or otherwise, on behalf of SAMSUNG regarding the Products or this Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
  • Page 149 You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure by providing notice to SAMSUNG no later than 30 calendar days from the date of the first consumer purchaser's purchase of the Product. To opt out, you must send notice by e-mail to optout@sta.samsung.com, with the subject line: "Arbitration Opt Out."...
  • Page 150: End User License Agreement For Software

    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 151 Software. You may not rent, lease, lend, sublicense or provide commercial hosting services with the Software. 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered as part of the product support services related to the Software provided to you, if any, related to the Software.
  • Page 152 8. TERMINATION. This EULA is effective until terminated. Your rights under this License will terminate automatically without notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination of this EULA, you must cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies, full or partial, of the Software.
  • Page 153 SAMSUNG SHALL BE DEEMED TO ALTER THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY REGARDING THIRD-PARTY APPLICATIONS, OR TO CREATE ANY WARRANTY. 11. Limitation of Liability. SAMSUNG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE ANY THIRD-PARTY...
  • Page 154 Arbitration Board. The award of arbitration shall be final and binding upon the parties. 14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY. This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals and representations with respect to the Software or any other subject matter covered by this EULA.
  • Page 155: Index

    Index Abc mode Accessibility settings services Text-to-speech Accounts adding a Corporate account adding a Google account setting up a Facebook account setting up a Twitter account Airplane mode Android keyboard configuring entering text Android Market Applications downloading new Applications settings allow mock locations development managing...
  • Page 156 rejecting sending to voicemail silencing a ringer three-way using Speed Dials using the Dialer using Voice Commands Voice Dialer Camcorder recording video settings Camera settings taking pictures Care and Maintenance Children and Cell Phones Clock Contacts activities creating creating from Call log creating from the Dialer display options exporting and importing...
  • Page 157 Gallery sharing pictures and video viewing pictures and video Get Friends Getting Started Setting Up Your Phone Gmail account settings composing and sending configuring your account refreshing your account Google Android Market Gmail managing an account Maps setting up an account Talk Voice Search your account...
  • Page 158 Virtual Keyboard Types Reducing Exposure Hands-Free Kits and Other Accessories Reset factory data Responsible Listening Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile device Ringtones notification setting a song as a ringtone Roaming Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Screen Keyboards Android Swype...
  • Page 159 Security locking and unlocking locking the phone screen unlock pattern Security settings credential storage screen unlock pattern visible passwords Settings Sharing pictures and video Silent mode SIM card installation Installing removing Smart Practices While Driving Sound settings audible selection tones audible touch tones haptic feedback notification ringtone...
  • Page 160 Videos Gallery recording sharing Voice Commands calling checking status opening menus or applications sending messages settings Voice Search Voicemail checking setting up Volume Wallpaper setting Warranty Information Wi-Fi adding a connection manually scanning and connecting settings turning on or off Wireless Networking Bluetooth Dial Up Networking...

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