Page 1 SPH-m610 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 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 Getting Started ................... 4 Closed View of Phone ......... . 4 Front View of Your Phone .
Page 5 Making a Call from Call History ........57 Saving a Phone Number from Call History .
Page 6 Pic/Video Msg ..........103 My Pics/Videos.
Page 7: Getting Started
Getting Started Closed View of Phone 1. Camera Lens 2. Volume Key 4. Power/Accessory Interface Connector 3. External Display Camera Lens: The camera lens allows you to take pictures and record videos whether the phone is open. Volume Key: Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (with the flip open) or to adjust the voice volume during a call.
Page 8: Front View Of Your Phone
Power/Accessory Interface Connector: Allows you to plug in the battery charger or connect optional accessories, such as a USB data cable or an optional headset for safe, convenient hands-free conversations. Front View of Your Phone 1. Speaker 2. Display Screen 3.
Page 9 Speaker: The speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones and sounds offered by your phone. The speaker also allows you to listen to live or stored media content when not using headphones. Display Screen: This screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone.
Page 10: Viewing The Display Screen
Numeric Keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and characters. END Key: This key can be used in several different ways. • During a call, press to end the call. • When you receive an incoming call, press to mute the ringer. •...
Page 11 indicates that you are in a high-speed EV-DO coverage area. indicates that you have an active EV-DO connection. When the arrows are moving, data is being transferred over the EV-DO network. indicates that the EV-DO connection is dormant. indicates that position location is active. indicates that position location is inactive.
Page 12 indicates that you have a pending message to be sent. indicates that the message is a draft. indicates that there is URL contained in the text message. indicates that the text message is locked. A locked message cannot be deleted without confirmation. indicates that the TTY option is On.
Page 13 indicates that the Camera is enabled. indicates that the camcorder is enabled. 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. This is used for taking pictures outdoors on bright sunny days.
Page 14: Features Of Your Phone
Use the navigation keys to scroll through the list of icons. Features of Your Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung SPH-m610 phone. This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options: •...
Page 15: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger
In Power Save mode, your phone searches for a signal periodically 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 feature helps to conserve your battery power when you are in an area where there is no signal.
Page 16 Release Button Removal Slots Carefully remove the battery cover from the phone. Battery Cover Insert the battery into the opening in the back of the phone at a 45- degree angle, making sure to line up the gold contacts. Gold Contact Pins Gently press down on the battery until it snaps into place.
Page 17 Insert the battery cover alignment tabs into the phone as shown below. Alignment Tabs Carefully slide the cover in and then press down until the cover snaps into place. Removing the Battery Note: Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages.
Page 18 Grip the battery at the bottom and pull it up and out at a 45-degree angle. Caution: Be careful not to damage the contact pins during this process. Replace the battery cover by following steps 6 and 7 from "Installing the Battery"...
Page 19 Always use a Samsung-approved desktop charger, travel adapter, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery. WARNING! FOR CONNECTION TO AN ELECTRICAL SUPPLY NOT LOCATED IN NORTH AMERICA, YOU MUST USE AN ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER OUTLET.
Page 20: Using A Microsd Memory Card
It takes approximately 3 hours to fully recharge a completely drained standard battery. With the Samsung approved LiIon battery, you can recharge the battery before it drains completely. An animated battery icon is displayed on both the external LCD screen and the main screen.
Page 21 Locate the memory slot (to the right of the gold contact pins as shown below). Memory Slot Gold Contact Pins Carefully insert the microSD card into the opening and firmly push it in until you hear a click indicating the card is securely installed. Note: To remove the card, once it has been inserted, firmly push the end of the card into the phone and release—the card should pop out.
Page 22: Phone Basics
Phone Basics Note: To access the phone’s main Menu, press from standby mode. Menu items may be selected by highlighting them with the navigation key and pressing , or you can press the key corresponding to the menu’s position in the 3x4 grid or its number in the list menu.
Page 23 Tip: To redial your last recent call, press twice. Tip: Some networks support + dialing. + dialing automatically indicates to the network that you are dialing an international call and adds the international dialing prefix (typically ‘011’) to the call automatically. To use + dialing, press and hold (until the + appears) before entering the phone number.
Page 24 Ending a Call To disconnect a call when you are finished: • Close the phone or press Missed Call Notification When an incoming call is not answered, a Missed Call message is displayed on your screen. To dial a missed call back press Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 (dial and press...
Page 25 • (9) Phone Info displays the phone number, icon glossary, the hardware/ software version, Preferred Roaming List (PRL), the system and the technology being used. End-of-Call Options After receiving a call or making a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and the duration of the call are displayed.
Page 26 Finding a Phone Number To find an entry from the Contacts menu: From the Idle screen, press the right softkey for Contacts. Scroll down through your list of contacts to highlight the name and press to make the call. Tip: To search through your list more quickly, enter the first few letters in the Name box.
Page 27 Abbrev. Dial Abbreviated dialing allows you to program a five or six digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers. When abbreviated dialing is on, you can enter the last four or five digits of any phone number that matches the five or six digit prefix, and the number is dialed.
Page 28: Using Caller Id
you can dial Speed Dial entries using one key press for locations 2-9, or two key presses for locations 10-99. To use One-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 2-9: • Press and hold the appropriate key for approximately two seconds. To use Two-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 10-99: Press the first digit.
Page 29: Making A Three-Way Call
To switch back to the first caller: • Press again. Making a Three-Way Call With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. To make a Three-Way Call: Enter a number you wish to call and press Once you have established the connection, press the right softkey...
Page 30 Note: Not all service providers support TTY. Consult your service provider for more information. To turn TTY Mode on or off: Press followed by . (A brief explanation of TTY Mode will display.) Press again to continue. Press the navigation key up or down to select TTY On or TTY Off and press to save and exit.
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. When you are roaming the appears near the top of your display.The following chart indicates what you’ll see depending on where you’re using your phone. Note: You may pay a higher per-minute rate for roaming calls.
Page 32: Mdn
This setting allows you to associate your Mobile Directory Number (MDN) to your phone’s Electronic Serial Number (ESN). You will need a Master Service Lock (MSL) code, which you can get from your service provider. From the standby screen, press +<6 digits MSL code>+ Follow the instructions provided you by your service provider.
Page 33: Entering Text
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). To change the character input mode: When the phone is in text edit mode, press the right softkey Options.
Page 34 • To choose a word displayed in the list, scroll up and down using the up and down navigation keys. • To accept a word, press • To accept a word and insert a space, press • Press to erase a single character. Press and hold to delete an entire entry.
Page 35 To enter text using Alpha: From a text entry screen (for example, a Contacts entry), press the right softkey for Options and select Alpha. Use your keypad to enter the contact's name. (For example, to enter "Bill", press twice, three times, three times, and then after a brief pause three times again.)
Page 36 To enter emoticons (smileys): • Select the Emoticons mode and press the appropriate key. (See "Selecting a Character Input Mode" on page 30.) To enter preset messages: Select the Preset Msg mode. (See "Selecting a Character Input Mode" on page 30.) Scroll to the desired pre-programmed message and press Note: Preset messages make composing text messages quicker by allowing you to...
Page 37: 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 38 • The phone recognizes the digits one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, zero, and oh. The phone does not recognize numbers such as "one eight hundred" for "1-800." Instead, say "one-eight-zero-zero." • The phone recognizes only valid 7, 10 or 11 digit North American phone numbers.
Page 39: Send Text
then say the number again. If the number isn't valid, or if the phone still doesn't understand the number on the second try, it will not place a call. Send Text <Name> Send Text <Name> lets you start composing text messages for any person in your Contacts or to a phone number.

Page 40: Lookup
• If the phone asks you, "Did You Say," followed by an incorrect name, say “No”. (If there are other alternatives, the phone will prompt you with the next one. You can also press the navigation key up or down to select the correct address from the Choice List.) Compose your email message using the keypad.

Page 41: Customizing Voice Service
you to say a voice command.) Say “Check” followed immediately by one of the following items: • Status: plays back and displays ALL status information. • Battery: plays back and displays the current level of battery charge. • Signal: plays back and displays current signal strength. •...
Page 42 Digit Dialing Voice Dialing 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 Dialing. The Adapt Digits feature allows users to dramatically improve the digit accuracy through adaptation.
Page 43 Wait for the beep, and then repeat the digits using a normal tone of voice. (The phone plays back your recording and asks you if the recording sounds "OK.") • If the recording sounds OK (no mistakes and no background noise), say “Yes”.
Page 44 Press the navigation key up or down to select the appropriate setting and press To modify your Voice Service prompts: Press , followed by for Settings. Press for Voice Service. Press for Sound. Press for Name Settings. Press for Speed or for Volume.
Page 45: Main Menu
Main Menu Menu Styles Your phone can display the various features and options in one of three different menu styles, Grid Black, Grid White and List Black. By default, your handset is set to the Grid White menu style. Note: Key commands for the first menu level in the List style differ from those in this guide.
Page 46: Backing Up Within A Menu
Changing the Phone’s Menu Style Your phone allows you to choose how the menu appears on your display screen. To select the display’s menu style: Press for Menu. Press the right softkey for Options. Press for Menu Style. Press the navigation key up or down to select Grid Black, Grid White, or List Black and press to save and exit.
Page 47 1: Always visible 1: General 2: Visible for 3min 1: Notification 3: Hidden 1: Message & Icon 4: Device Name 2: Icon only 5: Exchange FTP Folder 2: Preset Messages 1: Phone 1: Can’t talk right now. 2: Memory card Send me a message.
Page 48 2: Text Message 3: Memory Info. • (same as 1: All Voicemail) 2: Phone 3: Pic/Video Msg 3: Card • (same as 2: Voice Service Voicemail) 3: Voice Memo 3: Reminder 1: Record 1: Off 2: Review 2: Once 3: Erase All 3: Every 2 min 4: Planner 4: Auto-Erase...
Page 49 2: Memory Card • None 2: Status Bar • Today 1: On • Schedule 2: Off • Task List 3: Account Info • Countdown 4: View Mode 3: Menu Style 1: Wide Screen 1: Grid Black 2: Full Screen 2: Grid White 0: Contacts 3: List Black 1: Find...
Page 50 1: Flip open • Always Vibrate 2: 30 seconds 2: Advanced 3: 15 seconds 1: Text Message 4: 8 seconds • Use Ringer Volume 5: Off • Separate Volume 3: Pwr Save Mode • Always Vibrate 1: On 2: Pic/Video Msg (same 2: Off as Text Message) 4: Brightness...
Page 51 3: Pic/Video Msg 1: Short (same as Voicemail) 2: Long 3: Schedule 3: Voice Service 1: Single Tones 1: Choice Lists 2: Ring Tones • Automatic 3: Melodies • Always On 4: Downloads • Always Off 4: Roam Ringer 2: Sensitivity 1: Normal •...
Page 52 1: Unlocked 2: 1X-Only Mode 2: On Power-Up 3: Home Only Mode 3: Lock Now 6: Launch Pad 2: Lock Pic/Video 1: Up Key 1: On 1: Inbox 2: Off 2: Music 3: Change Lock 3: Send Text 4: Special # 4: Missed Alerts 1: 911 5: Contacts...
Page 53 2: Contacts Only 6: Call History 3: Special# Only 7: Voice Memo 4: Call Answer 8: Tools 1: Any Key 9: Phone Info 2: Talk Key 3: Flip Open 1: Camera Menu 5: Auto Answer • Self timer 1: Yes •...
Page 54 • Green • Shutter Sound • Aqua • Off • Controls • Sound 1 • Brightness • Sound 2 • +5 • Sound 3 • +4 • View Mode • +3 • Full Screen • +2 • Wide Screen • +1 •...
Page 55 1: Quality 1: Fine 2: Normal 3: Economy 2: Storage 1: Phone 2: Card 3: Video Length 1: Video Mail 2: Long Video 5: Review Album 6: Camera Mode Main Menu 52...
Page 56: Web
The Wireless Web Your phone comes equipped with wireless Web access through your browser. You can view specially designed version of popular sites which includes sports, weather, news, stock quotes etc. as well as downloadable ringtones, screen savers and games. When you launch the browser, the phone will connect to the Internet and the service indicator icon will display.
Page 57 Your web connection is active using the 1X network (data is being transferred). The 1X network is not as quick as EV-DO. While you are surfing, incoming voice calls go directly to Voicemail; outgoing voice calls can be made, but the web connection will terminate. Navigating the Wireless Web Navigating through menus and Web sites during a web session is easy once you've learned a few basics.
Page 58 Tip: The tenth item in a numbered list may be selected by pressing key on your phone’s keypad, even though the number 0 doesn’t appear on the screen. • To go back one page, press on your phone. (Note that is also used like a BACKSPACE key to delete text.) Using the Menu to Navigate...
Page 59: Call History
Call History Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for outgoing, incoming or missed calls. 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 60: Making A Call From Call History
• Prepend to add a dialing prefix to the phone number prior to calling. (Appears only if this number is not already stored as a Contact.) • Erase to erase this number from your Call History. • Erase All to erase all entries. Note: To view additional information about a call, highlight the call and press The hour and date of the call are displayed.
Page 61: Erasing Call History
Press to Save the number. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the entry. (See "Saving a Phone Number" on page 22.) After you have saved the number, the new Contacts entry is displayed. Note: You cannot save phone numbers already in your Contacts or from calls identified as Unknown ID or Restricted.
Page 62: Media Player
Media Player Media player gives you the ability to listen to audio clips and view video clips right from your phone's display. The content can either be streamed to your phone from your network provider's server, which allows you to stay up-to-date, or from your memory card to allow you to enjoy your collection of favorite media contents.
Page 63: My Play List
Media Player Controls • The play list can contain song and media files. • Press to play or pause the current track. • Press the right navigation key to skip to the next song in the current playlist. • Press the left navigation key to skip to the previous song in the current playlist.
Page 64 Play List). The contents of the memory card Media folder will then be listed so you can select and add the clips you want added to the default play list (my favorites). To add files to the play list again, at a later date, you must select the play list and press the left soft key for Options, and use the Add New feature.
Page 65: Bluetooth
A/V equipment that a user has access to. It may be used in concert with A2DP or VDP. Note : There are many Bluetooth devices in the market whose compatibility with the SPH-m610 cannot be guaranteed. Bluetooth 62...
Page 66: Trusted Devices
Trusted Devices Paired Devices The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your phone and another Bluetooth device. When devices are paired, a passkey is shared between devices, allowing for fast, secure connections while bypassing the discovery and authentication process. To pair your phone with another Bluetooth device: Press , followed by...
Page 67: Enable
Enter the PIN number and press Follow the on screen prompts to enter your PIN number and press Highlight the device you wish to connect to and press the left softkey for Connect. Pairing Successful will be displayed if the device is connected properly.
Page 68: Visibility
To turn Bluetooth on or off: Press , followed by for Bluetooth. Press for Enable. Select On or Off and press Bluetooth Status Indicators The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: • Bluetooth is active. • Bluetooth is connected to a device.
Page 69: Exchange Ftp Folder
: Give your handset an easily-recognized name so other people can select your handset quickly in environments where multiple Bluetooth devices are visible. Exchange FTP Folder You can designate which folder files are transferred over using the Bluetooth connection. To set your Bluetooth FTP folder: Press , followed by for Bluetooth.
Page 70: Missed Alerts
Missed Alerts The Missed Alerts screen shows you a list of events that you have missed while busy working on other high priority work. The Missed Alerts screen serves as a centralized location so you don’t have to go through different menus to check for missed calls, unheard voice mail or unread messages, etc.
Page 71: Music
Music Music is an application that provides a searchable catalog of music that can be previewed and purchased and downloaded to your phone. Once downloaded, you can use the Music application to listen to the music. As new features are being rolled out by your service provider, the Music application can be updated over the air.
Page 72 Music Player Controls • Press to play or pause the current track. • Press the right navigation key to skip to the next song in the current playlist. • Press the left navigation key to skip to the previous song in the current playlist.
Page 73: Downloads
Downloads With your new, web-enabled phone, you have access to a variety of services such as downloadable Games, Ringers, and Screen Savers. While each type of download involves a different file type, the basic method for accessing and downloading files is the same.
Page 74: Ringers
Ringers Downloading Ringers To download an available ringer to your phone: Press , followed by for Downloads. Highlight Ringers and press Highlight Get New Ringers and press . The browser will launch and take you to the Ringers download menu. Use your navigation key to highlight and select a ringer you wish to download.
Page 75: Screen Savers
Note: You may assign a ringer to more than one type of call. Screen Savers Downloading Screen Savers Press , followed by for Downloads. Highlight Screen Savers and press Highlight Get New Screen Savers and press . The browser will launch and take you to the Screen Savers download menu.
Page 76: Applications
Note: You may assign a Screen Saver to more than one task. Applications Downloading Applications Press , followed by for Downloads. Highlight Applications and press Highlight Get New Applications and press . The browser will launch and take you to the application download menu. Use your navigation key to highlight and select an application you wish to download.
Page 77: 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. The following folders are available in the Messaging menu: •...
Page 78 Tip: The recipients of the message appear in the lower half of the screen. If you wish to send your text message to multiple numbers or addresses, repeat step 4. You can send a text message to a maximum of 10 numbers. Press the left softkey for Next.
Page 79 • Edit allows you to reenter the message recipients and the message. • Priority allows you to set the priority level between Normal and Urgent. • Call Back # allows you to enter or omit a call back number in your message.
Page 80: Pic/Video Msg
messages, or Erase All to delete all messages in your Inbox and press • for Erase Multiple. Scroll through your list of messages and press to check or uncheck messages you want to erase. When you are finished, press the left softkey for Erase Pic/Video Msg Your phone lets you take pictures, view them using the phone's display, and...
Page 81: Voicemail
checkmark appears beside the picture. You can select more than one picture. Once you have finished selecting all the pictures you wish to send press the left softkey for Next. • Select Take New Picture to take a new picture prior to sending your message.
Page 82 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 83: Web Alert
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. Using One-Touch Message Access •...
Page 84 To access the Settings menu: Press , followed by for Messaging. Press for Settings. General General settings affect voice mail, text and pic/video messages. • Notification: Allows you to configure whether new messages will appear with a pop-up message or with an icon. •...
Page 85 Note: When you send a message using Preset Messages, the last message selected automatically displays as the first choice when sending a new message. Message Alert The Message Alert menu allows you to configure the volume and message reminder default settings for your messages. To set the volume: In the Settings menu, press for General.
Page 86 To set the message reminder option: In the Settings menu, press for General. Press for Message Alert. Press for Reminder. 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 memory becomes full.
Page 87 Priority There are two priority levels associated with text messaging. They are: • Normal this option sends the message as normal with regular delivery. • Urgent this option sends the message at the highest level and alerts the recipient that it is urgent. This setting allows you to select the default priority level when creating new messages.
Page 88 If signatures are on, your current signature is now displayed. Press and hold to erase the signature. Enter your new signature or edit the existing one using the keypad and press the left softkey save Alerts setup This menu allows you to set your phone to automatically connect to the Internet to receive Web Alerts.
Page 89: Tools
Tools 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 A memory card provides the physical storage for the removable disk. The phone’s internal memory is not accessible through the Connect to PC command.
Page 90 It is now safe to remove the phone from the data cable. 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: •...
Page 91: Voice Service
music, video and photos have to be in the correct folder (as described above) for the application to play correctly. Memory Info. To view the amount of storage space used on your phone: Press , followed by for Tools. Press for Mass Storage.
Page 92 Press for Voice Memo. (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.) Press the right softkey for Done to end the recording prior to the...
Page 93: Planner
Press for Voice Memo. Press for Erase All. Press the navigation key up to select Yes and press Planner Your Planner helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. You can schedule events for either the current day, or a specific calendar date. There are four options available in the Planner: •...
Page 94 • Alarm Type: Choose a ringer type for the alarm. • Start: Enter the starting time and date using the keypad. Use the right softkey to toggle between AM and PM. • End: Enter the end time and date using the keypad. Use the right softkey to toggle between AM and PM.
Page 95 • End: Enter the end time and date using the keypad. Use the right softkey to toggle between AM and PM. • go to Contact: Press to display a list of your Contacts. Scroll down to the desired Contact entry and press .
Page 96 To delete one or more tasks: Press , followed by for Tools. Press for Planner. Press for Task List. If you wish to delete a specific task, highlight it using the navigation keys. Press the right softkey for Options. Press to Erase the highlighted task or for Erase All.
Page 97: Memo Pad
Viewing Events To view your scheduled events: Press , followed by for Tools. Press for Planner. Press for Today or for Scheduler. If you selected , use the navigation keys to scroll to the desired date and press the left softkey for View.
Page 98: World Time
Enter up to 128 characters in the memo using the keypad and press the left softkey for Save. To view a memo: Press , followed by for Tools. Press for Memo Pad. Use the navigation keys to scroll to the desired memo and press view the memo details.
Page 99: Using The Alarm Clock
Note: The DST setting is to show what is the local time would be if DST is turned on or off. Your handset has no knowledge of whether DST is used for a particular region. The handset does not automatically turn DST on or off based upon the calendar date.
Page 100 Use your navigation key to select a mathematical function: • Left to Subtract • Right to Add • Up to Multiply • Down to Divide Enter the next number using the keypad. Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary. Press to view the results.
Page 101: Pics/Videos
Pics/Videos Camera Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. Press , followed by for Pics/Videos. Press for Camera. Shortcut: To activate camera mode, you can also press and hold the camera Using the phone’s main LCD as a viewfinder, aim the camera lens at your subject.
Page 102 • Send to Other to send the picture to an online service provider. • Review Pictures to review the images stored in your camera. • To exit camera mode, press 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.
Page 103 • : Automatically adjusts the lighting. Auto • : Decreases the light sensitivity for taking Sunny pictures in full or mostly sunny conditions. • : Increases light sensitivity for taking pictures Cloudy under cloudy conditions. • : Adjusts the white balance to match inside Tungsten lighting conditions displayed using common household light bulbs.
Page 104: Camcorder
• Status Bar: Allows you to Show or Hide the Status Bar. • Memory Info: shows the total amount of memory available, the amount used, the amount free, the number of pictures left and the number taken. • Launch: provides the following options: •...
Page 105 Using the phone’s main LCD as a viewfinder, aim the camera lens at your subject. To zoom in or out, press the right and left navigation keys. Note: Depending on your picture resolution, zoom levels may not be available. Press the left softkey for Record.
Page 106: Pic/Video Msg
• Color Tones: Allows you to select between several different color tones by pressing the navigation key left or right. When you find the desired tone, press • White Balance: Allows you to set up the white balance of the camcorder automatically or manually using the different preset modes.
Page 107: My Pics/Videos
My Pics/Videos My Pics/Videos allows you to view pictures and videos that you have taken. Your media can be stored in the phone or in an Online Album. Online albums are remote storage space provided by your service provider that can be accessed using your phone.
Page 108: Pictbridge Print
SPH-m610 cannot be guaranteed. Printing From Your Phone The SPH-m610 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 109 Note: You can also print pictures using a Bluetooth connection (see page 104). To use PictBridge to print pictures from your phone: Insert one end of the data cable into the USB slot on the printer. (Printer must support PictBridge technology.) Press , followed by for Pics/Videos.
Page 110: Settings And Info
Press the right softkey to Preview the image or press the left softkey to Print the image. Select Yes to confirm printing and press Settings and Info Auto Save to You can change the default saved file location for your pictures and videos. Select Phone or Memory Card and press Note: Even when this setting is set to Memory Card, photos and videos will be saved to the phone if the memory card is not in the phone.
Page 111: Contacts
Contacts Adding a New Contact Your phone can store up to 500 phone numbers. Each contact entry can store up to a total of five phone numbers (plus one email address), and each entry’s name can contain up to 20 characters. To add a new entry: Enter a new phone number and press the right softkey for Options.
Page 112: Editing A Contacts Entry Phone Number
Press the right softkey to Edit the entry. Scroll down to the Add Number box. Enter the phone number using the keypad and press Select a label (Mobile, Home, etc.) for this number and press When you are finished, press the left softkey for Done.
Page 113: Speed Dial #S
Press the navigation key up or down to highlight and listen to the desired Ringer and press to save. Press the left softkey for Done. Speed Dial #s You can assign a speed dial number (1 or 2 digits) to up to 98 phone numbers from your Contacts that you use most frequently to the number keys, and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing and holding the associated number key (for a 1-digit speed dial #) or the last associated number key (for a 2-...
Page 114: Memory
Highlight the group that you want to change the name for. Press the right softkey for Options and select Rename group. Enter the new name for the group and press To associate an existing number located in your Contacts: Press , followed by for Contacts.
Page 115: Services
Note: If the device is not visible, you will be prompted to search for the device. Select Yes and press . For more information, see ‘Bluetooth” on page 62. To edit your Name Card: Press , followed by for Contacts. Press for My Name Card.
Page 116: Settings
Settings Display Screen Saver Your phone offers options for what you see on the display screen when in standby mode. To change the display images: Press , followed by for Settings. Press for Display. Press for Screen Saver. Press for Main LCD. Press the navigation keys up or down to select the type of Screen Saver: Preset Images, Downloads or My Albums and press Press the navigation key up and down to select the desired image.
Page 117 To change the dialing font color: Press , followed by for Settings. Press for Display. Press for Dialing Font. Select one of the following styles: • Basic displays entered digits plainly. • Feather animates entry of each digit as if written by a feather quill. •...
Page 118 Press the navigation keys up or down to select one of Preset Animation, Downloads or My Albums and press Use the navigation keys to select the desired image and press Greeting The text greeting can be up to 14 characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode.
Page 119 You can change the brightness of the LCD screens, making them brighter or dimmer. To change the LCD Brightness: Press , followed by for Settings. Press for Display. Press for Backlight. Press for Brightness. Using the navigation keys, select a brightness level and press Note: Long backlight settings reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.
Page 120: Sounds
Game Vibrate, select On and press Tip: You can adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (or the earpiece volume during a call) by using the volume key on the side of your phone or Samsung Bluetooth headset when equiped.
Page 121 Silence All There may be times when you need to silence your phone entirely. The phone’s Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds without turning your phone off. To activate Silence All: • With the phone flipped open, press and hold the volume key down in standby mode.
Page 122 Press the navigation button left or right to select Single Tones, Ring Tones, Melodies, Downloads or My Videos ringers. Press the navigation button down and then left or right to select the desired Ringer. Press to save and exit. Selecting Ringer Type for Roam Ringer To select a ringer type for incoming roam calls: Press , followed by...
Page 123 Press: • for Minute Beep • for Service • for Connect • for Sig. Fade Tone • for Roam • for Power On • for Power Off Select On or Off using the navigation key and press to save and exit.
Page 124: Voice Service
Press to save and exit. Your phone offers a number of options for changing the tone duration of a key press. Voicemail or other automated systems may require long or short time lengths to activate different features. To select a tone length: Press , followed by for Settings.
Page 125: Others
Press the navigation key up or down to select one of the following functions: • • • Inbox Scheduler Alarms • • • Music Messaging Calculator • • • Send Text Voice Service Media Player • • • Missed Alerts Ringer Type •...
Page 126 Press to make the call. Contacts Match With the Contacts Match feature On, you can dial the last few digits and press A list of Contacts entries appear whose last few digits match the sequence you dialed. To set up Contacts Match: Press , followed by for Settings.
Page 127 Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Insurance Number or Mobile Directory Number or try 0000. If none of these work, call Customer Service at 1-800-Samsung. Press for Outgoing Call.
Page 128 Press to save and exit. 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 in areas where making or receiving voice or data calls is prohibited. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
Page 129: Phone Info
Headset Only: All audio is routed through the headset only. The phone’s ringer will not ring. Note: This feature works with the wire headset and does not work with the Samsung Bluetooth headset. To change Audio Routing: Press , followed by for Settings.
Page 130: Phone Security
Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Insurance Number or Mobile Directory Number or try 0000. If none of these work, call Customer Service at 1-800-Samsung. Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature...
Page 131: Special
Calling in Lock Mode You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in lock mode. To place an outgoing call in lock mode: • To call an emergency number or special number, enter the phone number and press •...
Page 132: Default Settings
• for Erase Pic/Video • for Erase Voice Memo • for Erase Message Using the navigation key, select Yes and press Default Settings Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. Your Contacts, Call History, Scheduler, Pictures, Voice Memo and Messages are not affected.
Page 133: 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 134: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone
• 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. If it’s inoperable, return it to a dealer store or call Customer Support for service.
Page 135 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 136: 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 137 • It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. When used correctly, the battery can be recharged hundreds of times before it needs replacing. • Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time. It’s best to follow these storage rules: •...
Page 138: Owner's Record
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 SPH-m610 are: CDMA mode (Part 22) - Head: 0.938 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.646 W/kg PCS mode (Part 24) - Head: 1.09 W/kg;...
Page 139: User Guide Proprietary Notice
User Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: 4,901,307 5,109,390 5,267,262 5,416,797 5,506,865 5,544,196 5,657,420 5,101,501 5,267,261 5,414,796 5,504,773 5,535,239 5,600,754 5,778,338 5,228,054 5,337,338 5,710,784 5,056,109 5,568,483 5,659,569 5,490,165 5,511,073 T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S.
Page 140: Manufacturer's Warranty
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 141 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. What Are the Limits On SAMSUNG's Liability? EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN, PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS,"...
Page 142 This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure between Purchaser and SAMSUNG, and SAMSUNG's 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.
Page 143: Index
Index Abbrev. Dial Display Language Abbreviated Dialing Display Screen Symbols 113–116 Activating Voice Service Display Settings Airplane Mode Displaying Your Phone Number 70–73 Alarm Clock Downloads Alert Notification Assigning Downloaded Ringers Auto-Answer Downloading Applications Downloading Games Downloading Ringers Backlight Downloading Screen Savers Battery Capacity Charging...
Page 144 Phone Numbers Saving Making Calls With Pauses 59–60 Media Player Pic/Video Msg Playing Video and Audio Clips PictBridge Memo Pad Memory Installing the microSD Resetting Your Phone Menus Restricting Calls Diagram Ringer Types Navigation Roaming Viewing Other Digital Networks Messaging Erasing All Messages Message Setup Options Pic/Video Msg...
Page 145 Voicemail Clearing Notification Retrieving Setting Up Volume Settings Web Alert Wireless Web Downloading Items Games Launching the Browser Navigating Ringers Screen Savers World Time Index 142...

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