Samsung SCH-r351 User Manual

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SCH-r351
P O R T A B L E
D u a l
B a n d
T E L E P H O N E
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your phone,
and keep it for future reference.
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  • Page 1 SCH-r351 P O R T A B L E D u a l B a n d T E L E P H O N E User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Company AKA 3M CORPORATION DELAWARE. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 3 Except as set forth in the express warranty contained on the warranty page enclosed with the product, the purchaser takes the product "as is", and Samsung makes no express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with respect to the product, including but not limited to the merchantability of the product or its fitness for any particular purpose or use;...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started................1 Front View of Phone ........1 Back View of Phone.
  • Page 6 Saving a Phone Number From Call History..... 43 Prepending a Phone Number From Call History ....44 Erasing Call History .
  • Page 7 Device Name ..........73 Device Info .
  • Page 8 Manufacturer’s Warranty ............111 Index..................114...
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Front View of Phone 1. Earpiece 2. Signal Strength 13. Battery Indicator Strength Indicator 3. LCD (Display) 4. Navigation Key 9. Softkey (Right) 5. Softkey (Left) 6. MENU/OK 10. BACK Key 7. TALK Key 11. END/ POWER Key 8.
  • Page 10: Back View Of Phone

    Back View of Phone 14. Headset 17. Camera Lens Jack 18. Volume 15. Charger/ Button Accessories Jack 19. Mirror 16. Side Camera Button Key Functions 1. Earpiece: Allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones and sounds offered by your phone. 2.
  • Page 11 • Press when navigating through a menu to accept the highlighted choice in the menu. 7. Talk Key: Can be used in several different ways. • Allows you to place or receive a call. • In standby mode, press the key once to access the Recent Calls log. •...
  • Page 12: Viewing The Display Screen

    18. Volume Button: Can be used in several different ways. • Adjust the ringer volume in standby mode or to adjust the voice volume during a call. • Scroll up or down to navigate through the different menu options. • To mute the ringer during an incoming call, press the volume key up or down.
  • Page 13 Indicates that you have voicemail waiting. • Press and hold to dial your Voicemail box. Indicates that you have a missed scheduled appointment. Indicates that you have a missed alarm. Indicates that you have a new message waiting. Indicates that the message is locked. A passcode must be entered before the message can be opened.
  • Page 14 Displays your current battery strength when it is low. Indicates Key Mute mode; the keypad turned off. Indicates Speaker mode; the microphone turned off. Indicates that the Self Timer function is enabled. With the self timer enabled, a set amount of time is required prior to taking a picture. Indicates that the white balance has been set to Sunny.
  • Page 15: Features Of Your Phone

    Features of Your Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung SCH-r351 phone. This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, reliable, and offers many significant features and service options: • Dual-band capability provides access to other Digital Networks where roaming agreements are established. See "Roaming" on page 23.
  • Page 16: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger

    In Power Save mode, your phone periodically searches for a signal without your intervention. You can also initiate a search for service by pressing any key (when your phone is turned on). Tip: The Power Save mode helps to conserve battery power when you are in an area without a signal.
  • Page 17 Installing or Removing the Battery To install or remove the Li-ion battery: 1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages. 2. Press down at the top of the battery cover and push in the direction of the arrow to remove.
  • Page 18 • To insert the battery, insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone at an angle (1), making sure the metal contacts on the battery connect with the matching connectors in the phone. Press down until the battery snaps into place (2).
  • Page 19 PHONE WHEN INSERTING. It takes approximately 4 hours to fully recharge a completely drained standard battery. With the Samsung approved Li-ion battery, you can recharge the battery before it drains completely. An animated battery icon is displayed on the LCD screen. The icon indicates whether the battery is being charged or is fully charged.
  • Page 20: About Using A Microsd Memory Card

    About Using a microSD Memory Card Your phone is capable of supporting a memory storage media known as a microSD memory card. This card is the newest standard of flash memory specifically designed for use with ultra-small mobile phones and other devices. It is ideal for storing media-rich files such as music, videos, and photographs in your phone.
  • Page 21: Phone Basics

    Phone Basics Displaying Your Phone Number If you forget your phone number, your phone can remind you. To display your phone number: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Select Tools/Settings > Settings > Phone Info > Phone Number. Note: Menu items may be selected by highlighting them with the navigation key and pressing .
  • Page 22 You can also place calls from your phone using Voice Dial (page 33), Speed Dialing numbers from your Contacts (page 18), or using your Call History listings (page 42). Answering Calls To answer an incoming call: 1. Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) 2.
  • Page 23 Warning: After initiating a 911 call, you must end the call by pressing This notifies the phone that the 911 call was terminated intentionally by the user. No other calls can be made before terminating the 911 call. In-Call Options During a call, use the left softkey to Mute or UnMute your phone’s microphone.
  • Page 24 End-of-Call Options After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and duration of the call are displayed. Press the right softkey for Options to delete the number or save the new number in your Contacts.
  • Page 25 Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers. There are two types of pauses available on your phone: • Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you press •...
  • Page 26 5. Press the navigation key up or down to select On and press 6. Input the five or six digit prefix and press to Save. Making an Abbreviated Dial Call To make a call: 1. Enter the last four or five digits of the prefix phone number. 2.
  • Page 27: Entering Text

    2. Press and hold the second digit for approximately two seconds. (The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows “Speed Dial # ...”.) Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, symbols, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when sending text messages).
  • Page 28: Using Voicemail

    Entering Numbers and Symbols To enter symbols: • Select the Symbol mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 19.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the display. To enter numbers: • Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode”...
  • Page 29: Responding To Call Waiting

    Responding to Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you of incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available and you are in digital mode). To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: •...
  • Page 30: Tty Use With Handset

    TTY Use With Handset A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone), is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech or language disabilities to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission.
  • Page 31: Roaming

    Roaming Understanding Roaming Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the network. The following chart indicates what you will see depending on where you are using your phone. Roaming Indicator Virgin Mobile Network - No Network indicator is displayed...
  • Page 32 5. To select an option, highlight it and press • Automatic: This setting seeks service. When service is unavailable, the phone searches for an alternate system. • Home only: This setting allows you to access the home network only preventing roaming on other networks. 24 Roaming...
  • Page 33: Menus

    Menus Menus Your phone displays the first level menu choices with static graphical icons arranged in a grid pattern. As you navigate through the menu, menu options are highlighted. You can use the navigation key to scroll through menus quickly and easily.
  • Page 34: Viewing The Menus

    Viewing the Menus 6: Mocospace 7: Voicemail Menu Diagram 1: Call Voicemail The following list outlines your phone’s 2: Clear Envelope menu structure: 3: Voicemail # 1: My Account 8: Settings 2: Web 1: General 3: Call History 1: Notification 1: Recent Calls •...
  • Page 35 2: Text Message • Screensavers 3: Picture Message • Get New Wallpaper 3: Reminder • Games 1: Off • Get New Games 2: Once • Applications 3: Every 2 min • Get New Applications 4: Auto-Erase 8: Contacts • Yes •...
  • Page 36 2: Memory card • On 3: Memory Info. • Off 1: ALL 6: Keypad Light 2: Phone • 30 seconds 3: Card • 15 seconds 6: Memo Pad • 8 seconds 7: World Time • Off 8: Voice Memo 7: Language 1: Record •...
  • Page 37 5: Voicemail • On 1: Use Ringer • Off Volume 3: Connect 2: Adjust Volume • On 2: Ringer Type • Off 1: Voice Calls 4: Sig. Fade Tone 1: With Caller ID • On 1: Ring Tones • Off 2: Melodies 5: Power On 3: My Downloads...
  • Page 38 5: Signature 1: TTY Options • On • TTY On • Off • TTY Off 6: Draft Alert 2: Voice Service • On 1: Confirmation • Off 1: Automatic 7: Priority 2: Always Confirm • Normal 3: Never Confirm • Urgent 2: Adaptation 4: Phone Info 1: Adapt Voice...
  • Page 39 5: Key Guard 2: Erase Downloads 1: On 3: Erase Pic 2: Off 4: Erase Messages 6: Location 5: Default Setting 1: On 6: Reset Phone 2: Off In-Call Options Menu 7: Roaming 1: Key Mute/Key Unmute 1: Set Mode 2: Contact Details 1: Automatic 3: Contacts...
  • Page 40 • Metering • Average • Spot 4: Settings • Resolution • 1.3M:1280x960 • High:640*480 • Med:320*240 • Low:220*176 • Quality • Super Fine • Fine • Normal • Shutter Sound • Off • Shutter 1-3 • Say Cheese • Status Bar •...
  • Page 41: Voice Service

    Voice Service Activating Voice Service Voice recognition allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported by your phone. There is no voice training required to use the voice recognition feature. You simply say the pre-designated command displayed on your screen in a normal tone of voice to perform the desired function.
  • Page 42 Tips for using Voice Dial: • Voice Dial works best in quieter environments. • When saying a number, speak at a normal speed and say each digit clearly. There is no need to pause between digits. • The phone recognizes the digits one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, zero, and oh.
  • Page 43 To send a text or picture message using Voice Dial: 1. Activate voice recognition by pressing and holding . (The phone prompts you for a command.) 2. Say Send Text or Send Picture. (The phone prompts you to say the number or Contact name.) 3.
  • Page 44: Voice Service Settings

    3. Say the menu name naturally and clearly. 4. The phone will say the menu name and then display the menu. Note: The next time you use voice dial to go to a menu, you can just say “Go to” and then the name of the menu instead of waiting for the prompt.
  • Page 45 Voice Adaptation Voice calling is speaker-independent, which means that no initial training or adaptation is required. Some users with heavy accents or unusual voice characteristics may encounter difficulty in achieving high accuracy with speaker independent Voice calling. The Adapt Voice feature allows users to dramatically improve the digit accuracy through adaptation.
  • Page 46 8. The phone displays the first sequence of words. Say the words using a normal tone of voice. The phone then displays the next sequence of words. 9. In total, there are 15 sets of words and/or digits. When you are finished with a full session, you will reach a screen that reads, “Adapting...”...
  • Page 47: My Account

    My Account Your phone allows you to access information about your account and make changes to it over the web. To access your account: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Select My Account. The web browser will launch and you can view your account information.
  • Page 48 soon as you navigate to another page, the active session will launch and you will see the "Connecting" message. Web Connection Status and Indicators Your phone's display lets you know the current status of your web connection through indicators which appear at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: When your web connection is active (data is being transferred).
  • Page 49 You'll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items. This softkey is often labeled OK. • If the items on a page are numbered, you can use your keypad (number keys) to select an item. Links, which appear as underlined text, allow you to jump to different Web pages, select special functions, or even place phone calls.
  • Page 50: Call History

    Call History Viewing History You will find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 60 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you missed, made, or accepted. Call History makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.
  • Page 51: Making A Call From Call History

    Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Select Call History. 3. Select Recent Calls. 4. Highlight the entry you want to call and press to dial the number. Tip: When in standby mode, you can also press the key to show your recent calls.
  • Page 52: Prepending A Phone Number From Call History

    Prepending a Phone Number From Call History If you need to make a call from Call History and you happen to be outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number. To prepend a phone number from Call History: 1.
  • Page 53: Camera

    Camera Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-In Phone is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. To take a picture: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Select Camera > Camera. Shortcut: To activate camera mode, you can also press and hold the the side camera button (see illustration on page 2).
  • Page 54: Camera Options

    Camera Options There are several settings associated with the full-color digital camera. These settings allow you to customize how the camera operates when taking pictures. To set a camera option: 1. Start the camera. For more information, see "Taking Pictures" on page 2.
  • Page 55 • Fluorescent: Adjusts the white balance to match the inside lighting conditions displayed using common fluorescent lighting. Night Shot: Adjusts the camera to take images in dark lighting conditions. Metering: Allows you to adjust the lighting conditions. The modes available are: •...
  • Page 56: Picture Messaging

    Storage: The default storage for your pictures can be set to your Phone or Card. • (5) Launch: Allows you to review pictures currently stored in your camera and your memory card. Setting the Self Timer To activate the Self Timer and get yourself in on the picture: 1.
  • Page 57 Your phone can store pictures in two ways: • In Phone: A folder that keeps photos taken through the camera. • Memory Card: A folder or series of folders that keeps photos on a removable microSD card. Images can be assigned to address book entries, sent to other users, or printed from your phone.
  • Page 58: Pictbridge

    SCH-r351 cannot be guaranteed. Printing From Your Phone The SCH-r351 comes equipped with a built-in camera that allows you to print images directly to a printer using the PictBridge technology. A USB data cable must be connected between the two devices before any printing can occur.
  • Page 59: Settings

    Note: These options may vary and are dependent on the printer’s capabilities. 9. Press the navigation key down to select Border. Press the navigation key left or right to select on or off. 10. Press the right softkey to Preview the image or press the left softkey to Print the image.
  • Page 60: Messaging

    Messaging Now you can exchange text and multimedia messages right from your phone and stay connected without saying a word. Within the Messaging menu you can also view the number of voicemail messages you have waiting for you. For more information on using your phone’s voicemail feature, see “Voicemail”...
  • Page 61 4. Select Text Message. Enter a recipient in the following ways: • To enter a phone number or email address, press the right softkey for New Addr, and use the keypad to enter the number. When you are finished, press •...
  • Page 62: Picture Messaging

    To read and reply to a text message: When you receive a text message, you will see a message icon on your display screen. 1. While the message is open, press the left softkey for Reply. 2. Compose your reply message. 3.
  • Page 63: Mobile Email

    5. Enter a recipient from the “Send to Recent” list, from your Contacts, or enter a new phone number or email address. You can send each message to up to 10 recipients. 6. Enter text on the Subject line. 7. Retrieve pictures from your phone or memory card to attach to your message.
  • Page 64 2. Follow the system prompts to create your passcode, record your greeting, and record your name announcement. Note: You must request this feature from your service provider for it to work correctly. Note: The voicemail setup process may vary in certain Affiliate areas. Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you of a new message: •...
  • Page 65: Settings

    Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your phone or from any other touch- tone phone. To dial from your phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. To Use One-Touch Message Access: •...
  • Page 66 • Quick Messages: Allows you to edit or change the default pre-written messages. • Message Alert: Allows you to configure the Volume level, Type, and Reminder settings for Message Alerts. • Auto-Erase: If Yes is selected, old messages are automatically deleted from the mail boxes when they become full (called “threaded inbox"...
  • Page 67 3. Select Message & Icon or Icon only using the navigation key and press to select. Quick Messages Preset messages are used to enter common responses to questions often received in text messages. A preset message can be selected and automatically entered into the message.
  • Page 68 Note: Press the left softkey for Always Vibrate to turn on vibration or Vibrate Off to turn off vibration. Ringer Type This option allows you to select the ringer type for voicemail, text messaging, and picture messaging. Any ringer saved in the phone can be used as the default ringer. Ringers that are downloaded can also be assigned.
  • Page 69 4. Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired duration and press to select. Auto-Erase This option allows you to automatically delete old messages when the Inbox becomes full. This prevents new messages from being rejected due to the Inbox being full.
  • Page 70 To access the call back number option: 1. In the Settings menu, select Text Message. 2. Select Call Back #. 3. Use the navigation key to highlight either None, your phone #, or Other for a custom # and press BACK 4.
  • Page 71: Tunes

    Tunes Tunes gives you the ability to listen to audio clips from your memory card. After you access the Tunes menu, your phone displays all the media content that is saved on your memory card, if installed. To listen to an audio clip saved on your memory card: 1.
  • Page 72: My Stuff

    My Stuff With your new web-enabled phone, you have access to a variety of services such as downloadable Ringers, Screensaver, Games, and Applications. While each type of download involves a different file type, the basic method for accessing and downloading files is the same. Ringers Downloading Ringers To download an available ringer to your phone:...
  • Page 73: Screensavers

    6. Select Voice Calls. 7. Select With Caller ID or No Caller ID. 8. Press to exit. Note: You can assign a ringer to more than one type of call. Screensavers Downloading Screensaver To download an available screensaver to your phone: 1.
  • Page 74: Games

    • If you wish to see the screensaver, highlight the desired screensaver BACK and press to view. When you are finished, press the key to return to the Screensavers menu. 4. Press the right softkey and select Set as. 5. Select Screensaver. 6.
  • Page 75: Applications

    Applications Downloading Applications To download an application to your phone: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Select My Stuff. 3. Select Applications. 4. Select Get New Applications. The web will launch and take you to the application download menu. 5. Use your navigation key to highlight and select an application you wish to download.
  • Page 76: Contacts

    Contacts Your phone can store up to 600 numbers. Each contact can store up to a total of seven phone numbers. For instance, you could store both the home and mobile numbers for someone. Each Contact name can contain up to 64 characters. Finding Contacts There are several ways to display your Contacts entries: by name, speed dial number, and voice dial recognition.
  • Page 77: Speed Dial #S

    To edit a Contact: 1. From standby mode, press the right softkey for Contacts. 2. Enter the first few letters or name of the contact. 3. Select the desired entry and press 4. Press the right softkey for Options and select Edit. 5.
  • Page 78: My Name Card

    My Name Card This function is similar to an entry in the Phonebook, except that it contains your contact information, like a business card. You can send the name card to others via Bluetooth. To send a name card via Bluetooth: 1.
  • Page 79: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, PCs, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 10 meters (30 feet). Note: There are many Bluetooth devices in the market whose compatibility with the SCH-r351 cannot be guaranteed. Trusted Devices Trusted Devices The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your phone and another Bluetooth device.
  • Page 80: Enable

    Enable By default, your device’s Bluetooth functionality is turned off. Turning Bluetooth on makes your device “discoverable” by other in-range Bluetooth devices. To turn Bluetooth on or off: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Select Tools/Settings > Tools. 3. Select Bluetooth. 4.
  • Page 81: Device Name

    Device Name Your phone’s Bluetooth name will appear to other in-range Bluetooth devices, depending on your Visibility settings. To set a Bluetooth name for your phone: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Select Tools/Settings > Tools. 3. Select Bluetooth. 4. Select Device Name. BACK 5.
  • Page 82: Tools

    Tools Alarm Your phone comes with a built-in alarm with multiple alarm times. To use the alarm: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Select Tools/Settings > Tools. 3. Select Alarm. 4. Select Alarm #1, Alarm #2, Alarm #3. 5. Press the navigation key left or right and select On. 6.
  • Page 83: Calculator

    Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. To use the calculator: for Menu. 1. Press 2. Select Tools/Settings > Tools. 3. Select Calculator. 4. Enter a number using the keypad. (Use to insert a decimal point and/or to make the number negative or positive.) 5.
  • Page 84 6. Press the navigation key down and select one of the following: • • No Alarm 30min before • • On Time 1Hr before • 10min before 7. Press the navigation key down and select the frequency of the event to be Once, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly.
  • Page 85 • By illuminating the backlight. To select the ringer: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Select Tools/Settings > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type. 3. Select Scheduler. 4. Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired ringer category. 5.
  • Page 86: Task List

    5. Select Delete All. 6. Highlight Yes using the navigation key and press to confirm. Task List You can create and view a list of tasks. To add a task: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Select Tools/Settings > Tools > Calendar. 3.
  • Page 87: Countdown

    6. Highlight Yes using the navigation key and press to confirm. To set the state of a task: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Select Tools/Settings > Tools > Calendar. 3. Select Task List. 4. Select the task you wish to set a state for. 5.
  • Page 88: Mass Storage

    Tip: When viewing an existing countdown, press the navigation key left or right to cycle between the other countdown entries. Mass Storage You can connect your phone to your personal computer using a USB data cable, using your phone as a portable disk drive. Connect to PC You must insert a memory card into the phone in order to connect the phone to a computer.
  • Page 89 File Manager You can view and manage the files stored on your phone. Your phone can include any of the following folders that are used by different applications: • dcim: stores your photos. • music: used by the Tunes application. If you transfer music files from your computer to your phone to be played by the Tunes application, you should place them here.
  • Page 90: Memo Pad

    Memo Pad Your phone comes with a memo pad you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized. To compose a memo: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Select Tools/Settings > Tools. 3. Select Memo Pad. •...
  • Page 91: World Time

    4. Select the memo you wish to send. 5. Press the right softkey for Options. 6. Select Send Msg. 7. Enter the phone number or email address of the person(s) to whom you’re sending a message. (See "Text Messaging" on page 52 for more information.) World Time World time displays the current time in thirty-two different time zones around the...
  • Page 92 5. Wait for the beep and then start speaking. (As it is recording, the phone displays a countdown timer that shows how many seconds are left for recording.) • Press the left softkey to Pause the memo. (When a memo is paused, press the left softkey again to Resume recording.) 6.
  • Page 93: Voice Service

    To erase an individual memo: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Select Tools/Settings > Tools. 3. Select Voice Memo. 4. Select Review. (The phone displays a list of saved memos, with the first one selected.) 5. Highlight the memo to erase. 6.
  • Page 94: Settings

    Settings Display Changing the Main Screen Your new phone offers options for what you see on the display screen when in standby mode. To change the Screensaver: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Select Tools/Settings > Settings > Display > Main Screen. 3.
  • Page 95 Changing the Greeting Your phone allows you to change the greeting shown on your display screen when it is idle. To change the greeting on your phone: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Select Tools/Settings > Settings > Display > Main Screen. 3.
  • Page 96 Note: Long backlight settings reduce the battery’s talk and standby times. Changing the Color of your Dialing Font You can adjust the color of your dialing font so that it appears in color or monochromatic. To change the dialing font color: 1.
  • Page 97: Sounds

    Power Save Mode You can control how your phone searches for a signal. When Power Save Mode is on and the signal is lost, the phone periodically searches for a signal, rather than continuously. This conserves power in areas without a signal. To change the Power Save mode: 1.
  • Page 98 To adjust the ringer or key tone volume: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Select Tools/Settings > Settings > Sounds. 3. Select Volume. 4. Select Ringer, Earpiece, Headset, Speakerphone, or Advanced. • Ringer: Press the navigation key up or down until the desired volume level is selected.
  • Page 99 2. Select Tools/Settings > Settings > Sounds. 3. Select Ringer Type. 4. Select Voice Calls, Messages, Scheduler, or Roam Ringer. • For Voice Calls, select With Caller ID or No Caller ID. • For Messages, select Voicemail, Text Message, or Pic Msg. •...
  • Page 100 Key Tone Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the audible tones accompanying a key press. There are three different tones available: • Xylophone: Musical polyphonic tones are heard when a key is pressed. • DTMF: Dual tone, multi-frequency beeps are heard when a key is pressed. •...
  • Page 101: Messaging

    4. Select Tone Length. 5. Select Short or Long and press to save and exit. Messaging See "Messaging" on page 52. Phone Info Phone Info The Phone Info screen displays information about your phone’s current hardware and software. The Icon Glossary option can help you identify a display icon whose function you have forgotten.
  • Page 102: More

    • • • Messenger Calculator Voice Service • • • Mobile email Calls Voice Memo 6. Press to save and exit. More Accessibility TTY Options See "To turn TTY Mode on or off:" on page 22. Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Notepad, Voice Memos, etc., when you are in an airplane or any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited.
  • Page 103 • Call Answer: Allows you to set up how you answer incoming calls (Any Key or Talk Key). • Contacts Match: Allows you to turn On or Off the contact matching feature. When On, you can dial the last few digits and press .
  • Page 104 Call Answer To set the actions required to answer an incoming call: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Select Tools/Settings > Settings > More..3. Select Call setup. 4. Select Call Answer and select one of the following: • • Any Key Talk Key 5.
  • Page 105 Ringer Sound: All audio is routed through the Handset Only or Headset Only. The phone’s ringer will not ring. Note: This feature works with the wire headset and does not work with the Bluetooth headset. This feature is not guaranteed to work with non-Samsung accessories. To change the Headset Mode: 1.
  • Page 106 Location Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use with location-based services that may be available in the future. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911. Note: Even if the Location feature is enabled, no service may use your location information without your express permission.
  • Page 107: Phone Security

    Tip: If you cannot remember your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Insurance Number or Phone Number or try 0000. If none of these work, call Customer Service at 1-800-SAMSUNG. Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature...
  • Page 108 Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Select Tools/Settings > Settings > More..3. Select Security. 4. Enter your lock code. 5. Select Change Lock. 6. Enter your new lock code and press the left softkey for Next.
  • Page 109: Using Special Numbers

    Restricting Voice Calls You can restrict your incoming and outgoing calls to Allow all, Contacts only, or Special# only. To restrict voice calls: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Select Tools/Settings > Settings > More..3. Select Restrict and Lock. 4. Select Voice. 5.
  • Page 110: Erasing Phone Data

    3. Select Security. 4. Enter your lock code. 5. Select Special #. 6. Select entry one, two, or three and press BACK 7. Press and hold to clear the existing number. 8. Enter the number using the keypad. 9. Press to save and exit.
  • Page 111: Default Setting

    Default Setting Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. The Contacts, Call History, Scheduler, and Messaging are not affected. To restore the default settings on your phone: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Select Tools/Settings > Settings > More..3.
  • Page 112: Safety

    Safety Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.
  • Page 113: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance There are several simple guidelines for operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. • Speak directly into the mouthpiece. • Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove the battery.
  • Page 114 Following Safety Guidelines To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger. Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals.
  • Page 115: Caring For The Battery

    The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. • Use only Samsung approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.
  • Page 116 • Do not attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery. • The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time. • It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance.
  • Page 117 SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the SCH-r351 are: CDMA mode (Part 22) Head: 0.971 W/kg Body-worn: 0.523 W/kg PCS mode (Part 24) Head: 1.42 W/kg...
  • Page 118: Owner's Record

    Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: SCH-r351 Serial No.: User Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of...
  • Page 119: Standard Limited Warranty

    80% of rated capacity or the battery leaks, and this 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;...
  • Page 120 JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE...
  • Page 121 Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this 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 statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon.
  • Page 122 Index Selecting a Character Input Mode Abbreviated Dialing 17 Symbols and Numbers Activating Voice Service 33 Erasing Text Messages 54 Air Time 44 Airplane Mode 94 Alerts 91 Font Auto Answer 95 Changing the color Changing the size Backlight 87 Backlight Brightness 87 Icon Glossary 4, 93 Backlight Contrast 87...
  • Page 123 Phone Number 13, 93 Volume 89 Phone Numbers Saving With Pauses PictBridge 50 Applications Picture Message 54 Downloading Items Picture Messages Games Screensaver Storing Wireless Web Pictures - Storing 48 Launching the Web Navigating Ringers Resetting Your Phone 103 Restricting Calls 100 Ringer Types 90 Roaming 23 Other Digital Networks...

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