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Samsung Messager SCH-r450 Series User Manual

Samsung Messager SCH-r450 Series User Manual

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See also: Information Manual , Manual Del Usuario
Samsung Messager™
( S C H - r 4 5 0
S e r i e s )
P O R T A B L E
T R I - 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.

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  • Page 1 Samsung Messager™ ( S C H - r 4 5 0 S e r i e s ) P O R T A B L E T R I - B A N D M O B I L E...

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ...4 Understanding this User Manual ......4 Installing the Battery ....... . . 4 Charging the Battery .
  • Page 5 Health and Safety Information ..... . . 118 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....119 UL Certified Travel Adapter .
  • Page 6 Potentially Explosive Environments ....131 Emergency Calls ........131 FCC Notice and Cautions .

  • Page 7: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your SCH-r450 phone by activating your service, setting up your Voicemail, or getting an understanding of how this manual is put together. Understanding this User Manual The chapters of this guide generally follow the same order as the menus and sub-menus in your phone.

  • Page 8: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Use of other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.

  • Page 9: Activating Your Phone

    The travel adapter included with your phone is a convenient, light-weight charger that rapidly charges your phone from any 120/220 VAC outlet. Plug the large end of the Travel Adapter into a standard 120 VAC or 220 VAC wall outlet. Important!: 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 10: Memory Card (Optional)

    Once the phone finds a signal, the time, date, and day appear near the top of the display. You’re now ready to place and receive calls. Note: If you are outside of your carrier’s coverage or roaming area, the No Service icon ( ) appears at the top of the phone’s display.
  • Page 11 Insert the memory card — label side facing up and smaller end pointing toward the phone — into the memory card slot. Press the memory card into the slot until the card locks into place. Replace the battery cover. Remove a Memory Card Open the battery cover from the back of your phone.

  • Page 12: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also describes the screen format and the icons that will be displayed when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Domestic and international voice and text messaging service (available •...
  • Page 13 Left Soft Key — Used to navigate through menus and applications and to select the choice indicated at the bottom left corner of the Main LCD. Speakerphone Key — Lets you enable/disable speakerphone mode. SEND Key — Lets you place or receive a call. In standby mode, press the key once to access the recent call log.

  • Page 14: Open View (Front) Of Your Phone

    Camera / Music Player Key — Launches the Camera or the Music Player feature of your phone. Voice Recognition Key — In standby mode, pressing and holding this key launches VoiceSignal options. Open View (Front) of Your Phone Earpiece / Speaker — Lets you hear ringing and alert tones, alarm tones, and the other parties to calls.

  • Page 15: Closed Rear View Of Your Phone

    soft2 Key — Right soft key — Used to navigate through menus and applications and to select the choice indicated at the bottom right corner of the Main Display. OK Key — In standby mode, launces the Main Menu. When navigating through a menu accepts the highlighted choice in a menu.

  • Page 16: Command Keys

    Camera Lens — The lens of your built-in camera. Mirror — Lets you position the Camera Lens to take self portraits. Camera / Music Player Key — Launches the Camera or the Music Player feature of your phone. Battery Cover — Lets you access your phone’s battery. Volume Key —...
  • Page 17 The Speakerphone key ( ) is used to place your phone in Speakerphone mode, allowing you to use your phone handsfree and/or to share a call with others, such as in an office or conference room Clear Key The C/Back Arrow key ( ) is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or symbols from the display.

  • Page 18: Understanding The Display Screen

    The top line of your phone’s display contains icons that indicate network status, battery power, signal strength, connection type, and more. The center portion of the display shows information such as call progress information, messages, and photos. The bottom line of the display shows current soft key functions.

  • Page 19: Your Phone's Modes

    Choice • • Example: “Save Message?” Reconfirm • • Example: “Erase All Messages?” Performing • • Example: “Sending...” “Connecting...” Completed • • Example: “Message Saved” Information • • Example: “New Message” Error • • Example: “System Error!” Warning • • Example: “Low Battery,” “Memory Full!” Backlights Backlights illuminate the display and the keypad.
  • Page 20 When the phone is in Lock Mode, restrictions are placed on phone use. You can receive calls and messages, but cannot place outgoing calls (except for emergency numbers) until you unlock the phone. Lock Mode also restricts access to menus and the volume key.

  • Page 21: Vibrate Mode

    To disable Speakerphone Mode: • Press and hold until “Speakerphone Off” appears in the display. Note: Your phone automatically enters Speakerphone Mode when you dial a call using the QWERTY keypad and the called phone begins ringing. Enter/Exit Silent Mode Silence the tones your keypad makes when you press a key.
  • Page 22 Camera mode lets you activate your phone’s camera to take pictures. In Camera mode, you can also adjust the resolution and appearance of your pictures. Note: For more information, refer to “Camera” on page 75. Entering Camera Mode — In standby mode, press and hold the •...

  • Page 23: Section 3: Call Functions

    Section 3: Call Functions This section provides procedures for making and answering calls. This section also describes features, such as call logs and call timers, that help you make calls and manage your call time. Note: The procedures in this section can be performed using the phone keypad or the QWERTY keypad.

  • Page 24: Speed Dialing

    To manually call a number with pause(s) without storing it in your Contacts list: In standby mode, enter the number you wish to call. Press the Options soft key. The following pause options appear in the display: • 2-Sec Pause — A 2-second pause after which dialing resumes. •...
  • Page 25 Press the number key representing the second digit of the desired Contact’s speed dial number. Press and hold the number key representing the third digit of the desired Contact’s speed dial number. Example: To speed dial the Contacts entry assigned to speed dial 325, press , press Voice Dialing The voice recognition capabilities of your SCH-r450 are...
  • Page 26 Say “Yes” to confirm the name or “No” to hear the next name, or use the keypad to select the correct name from the list. (See “Choice Lists” on page 71, for more information.) • Press the Repeat soft key to say the name again. •...

  • Page 27: Answering A Call

    If you voice dial a contact that contains Wait(s), wait for the appropriate • prompt(s) from the number you are calling (credit card number, bank account number, and so on) and enter the appropriate response(s). Answering a Call Incoming When you receive a call, the phone displays one of the following: If the caller can be identified, the caller’s number (or name if it’s in your •...

  • Page 28: Call Answer

    Tip: You can also enter the Volume > Voice Calls sub-menu from standby mode by pressing , then selecting Settings ➔ ➔ Volume Voice Calls. Use the Volume key on the right side of your phone to adjust the ringer volume setting. Note: The Vibrate icon ( ) appears in the display when the call ringer is set to Vibrate.

  • Page 29: Calls

    To temporarily silence the incoming call ringer: While your phone is ringing, press the Volume key ), on the left side of the phone, up or down. Ignore an Incoming Call Ignored calls are immediately forwarded to Voicemail. To ignore an incoming call: While your phone is ringing, press the Ignore soft key.

  • Page 30: Incoming Calls

    The last 90 outgoing calls are stored in the Outgoing calls log. Review the Outgoing calls log for the time and date of a call, as well as other information. In standby mode, press Outgoing Calls. A list of your outgoing calls appears in the display.

  • Page 31: Missed Calls

    – Erase — Erase the selected call from your Incoming calls list. – Lock/Unlock — Blocks/permits erasure of the selected call from your Incoming calls list. – Erase all — Erase all unlocked calls from your Incoming calls list. – View Timer — Call Timer screen appears in the display listing the number and types of calls and their total durations.

  • Page 32: Call Timer

    To Erase all calls, press the Yes soft key. To keep the calls, press the No soft key. Call Timer View the duration of your last call, total calls, and calls made during the life of your phone using the Call timer feature. Call timer is not for billing purposes.

  • Page 33: Store Numbers From Call Logs

    • Lifetime Data Counter — Shows the amount of data (in kilobytes) that your phone has transmitted and received since being activated. To reset a timer other than Lifetime Data Counter, highlight the timer you want to reset and press the Reset soft key. To reset all timers except Lifetime Data Counter, press the Reset All soft key.

  • Page 34: Section 4: Menu Navigation

    Section 4: Menu Navigation This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. Menu Navigation Access the menus and sub-menus in your phone using the navigaTion key ( ) , the arrow keys ( and soft keys ( In standby mode press menus appear in the display.

  • Page 35: Navigate Using A Shortcut

    QWERTY Keypad Open In standby mode and with the QWERTY keypad open, the navigation key application pattern rotates 90° as shown here. Contacts (Find) MetroWEB Messages QWERTY Keypad Shortcuts In standby mode and with the QWERTY keypad open, you have the option of using the arrow keys on the QWERTY keypad itself to launch applications, as shown here.

  • Page 36: Section 5: Entering Text

    Section 5: Entering Text This section outlines how to select the desired text entry mode when entering characters using the phone keypad or the nested, QWERTY keyboard-style keypad. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the number of key strokes needed to enter text.

  • Page 37: Using T9® Mode (Phone Keypad Only)

    (Abc) and requires only one key press per letter of the word that you’re spelling. While composing a text message, press the Left soft key, then select T9Word. • For practice, enter the word “Samsung” by pressing each of the following keys only once: Entering Text...

  • Page 38: Using Abc Mode

    T9 Word recognizes that the most commonly used word for the numeric sequence you just entered is “Samsung.” If more than one word shares the same numeric sequence, T9 Word provides the most commonly used word, any additional words appear in a pop-up window, in which you can select a desired word.

  • Page 39: Entering Symbols

    Enter numbers while in 123 mode by pressing the key labeled with the corresponding number that you wish to insert into your message. Entering Symbols Enter symbols such as “@” or “%” into a text message. While composing a text message, enter symbols by using one of following keypads: •...

  • Page 40: Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts

    Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts This section details how you can manage your daily contacts by storing their names and numbers in your Contacts list. You can have your Contacts entries sorted by name. Note: Although the procedures in this section are written for the phone keypad, you can also perform these procedures using the QWERTY keypad.

  • Page 41: Finding A Contacts Entry

    Tip: You can also press the keypad number key that corresponds to the menu option number. Finding a Contacts Entry Voice Method Use the VoiceSignal Lookup command to view contact information for any named contact stored in your Contacts list by saying the name.

  • Page 42: Adding A New Contacts Entry

    If you’ve stored a name entry in Contacts, Find allows you to find it quickly. In standby mode, press the Contacts soft key or the Contacts shortcut (Up navigation) key. The Find screen appears in the display with the Go To field and the first Contacts entry highlighted.
  • Page 43 • Create New — Lets you create a new Contacts entry. • Update Existing — Lets you add the number you entered to an existing Contacts entry. Select Create New. The Create New screen appears in the display showing the following icons: Mobile Home Work...

  • Page 44: Editing A Contacts Entry

    Editing Contacts Name and Numbers Find the Contacts entry you wish to change. See “Finding a Contacts Entry” on page 38 for more information. Highlight the entry and press VIEW ( Contact screen appears in the display showing the highlighted entry’s information. Use the Up/Down navigation keys to review the information for the entry that you wish to change, then press EDIT ( ).
  • Page 45 To add pauses to a Contacts entry number, do the following: Find the Contacts entry associated with the number you want to include one or more pauses. (See “Finding a Contacts Entry” on page 38 for more information.) Select and edit the desired number. (See “Editing a Contacts Entry”...

  • Page 46: Saving A Number After A Call

    A photo gallery screen appears in the display, showing a series of thumbnail photos. (See “Using My Images Gallery” on page 81 for more information.) Select the picture that you wish to assign to the Contacts entry. If there is no usable picture in the photo gallery screen: •...
  • Page 47 Press to end your call. The call time, length of call, phone number, and name of the party (if available) appear in the display. Press the Save soft key. The Save screen appears in the display showing the following options: •...

  • Page 48: Speed Dial

    The following number type options appear in the display: Mobile Home Work Pager Note: Number types that are already assigned a number show the number instead of the number type label. Select the desired unassigned number type. The Contacts entry information appears in the display with the new number posted in the appropriate number type field.

  • Page 49: Contacts Groups

    Press the Options soft key, then select Set Speed Dial. The Speed Dial screen appears in the display. Highlight an Unassigned Speed Dial number or enter an Unassigned Speed Dial number in the Go To field using either keypad. Important!: Do not enter Speed Call numbers 1 or 911. These numbers are already assigned to Voicemail (001) and to emergency use (911).
  • Page 50 Create a Contacts entry (see “Adding a New Contacts Entry” on page 39 for more information) that you want to add to a Group. – Or – Find a Contacts entry (see “Finding a Contacts Entry” on page 38 for more information) that you want to add to a Group.
  • Page 51 Do one of the following: • Highlight a Contacts entry you want to add to the group, then press MARK ( ). A checkmark appears in the entry’s checkbox. Repeat as needed to check all the desired Contacts. • Press the Mark All soft key. Note: To unmark a marked Contact, highlight the Contact and press MARK ) to clear the checkmark.

  • Page 52: Deleting A Contacts Entry

    The Erase option lets you delete a Group, thus freeing you to reassign the Contacts formerly in the Group. From the Contacts menu, select Group. The Group List screen appears in the display. Highlight the Group you wish to delete, then press the Options soft key, and select Erase.

  • Page 53: Section 7: @Metro

    Section 7: @metro With @metro, you can download full featured applications over the air including games, personalized ring tones, pictures, and more. You can send and receive instant messages and email, or browse the web to catch up on all the latest news. This section outlines how to obtain games and other applications for your phone.
  • Page 54 At the @metro menu, select Settings ( options appear in the display: • Order Apps — Download applications over the network. • Move Apps — Move previously downloaded applications between available folders. • Manage Apps — View used and available memory. •...
  • Page 55 Restoring Apps Disabled apps can be quickly restored at no additional purchase cost. To restore an app, run the application you want to restore from the Main Menu. You will be guided through the restoration process. Expired Apps Apps that were purchased based on the number of uses or time expire.

  • Page 56: Section 8: Messaging

    Section 8: Messaging This section explains how to send or receive different types of messages. This section also describes the features and functionality associated with messaging. Note: Although the procedures in this section are written for the phone keypad, you can also perform these procedures using the QWERTY keypad.

  • Page 57: Receive Text Messages

    – Edit Send To — Edit the recipient’s number or email address. – Add Quick Text — Insert pre-composed text in your message. – Save As Draft — Save the message to your Draft folder. – Priority Level — Choose High or Normal. –...
  • Page 58 Using the display as a viewfinder, when the image that you wish to send appears in the display, press TAKE ( ) to take a picture. Note: For more information about using the camera feature in your phone, see “Camera” on page 75. Press Send ( ) to save the picture and begin delivery process.

  • Page 59: Send Picture Messages In Standby Mode

    • Validity Period — Enter the Date when this message will cease to be valid, then use the Left and Right navigation keys to choose the Time . • Delivery Ack — Choose On or Off — Requests confirmation when your message is received.
  • Page 60 Highlight the PIC: field, then press the My PIC soft key. A photo gallery of thumbnail images appears in the display. Do one of the following: • Select a picture to add it to your message. To expand the highlighted picture for easier viewing, press the VIEW soft key.

  • Page 61: Receive Picture Messages

    • Remove Pic — Remove the picture from your message. • Remove Sound — Remove the sound file from your message. • Add To Contacts — Save the recipient’s number or e-mail address as a Contacts list entry. Select the desired option and setting. Press SEND ) to send the message.

  • Page 62: Message Boxes

    While viewing your message press the Options soft key. The following options appear in the display: • Replay — Play the sound file included in the picture message again. • Forward — Send a copy of this message to another recipient. •...
  • Page 63 • Save Pic — Picture Messages Only — Save the picture included in this message to the My Images folder. • Save Quick Text — Save the text in this message as a new Quick Text. • Lock / Unlock — Block/permit erasure of the highlighted message.
  • Page 64 In standby mode, press the Messages shortcut (Down navigation) key or press , then select Outbox. Your list of sent messages appear in the display. Highlight a message in the list, you have the following options: • To remove the highlighted message from the Inbox, press the Erase soft key.
  • Page 65 Messages in the Draft Box are those that have been composed but never sent. You can return to the Draft Box at any time to view, edit, or send a draft message. Create a Draft Message In standby mode, press the Messages shortcut (Down navigation) key or , then select Send Message and then select one of the following Send Message options:...
  • Page 66 • Delivery Ack — Choose On or Off — Requests confirmation when your message is received. • Add To Contacts — Save the recipient’s number or e-mail address to your Contacts. Select an option to perform its function. When you have completed composing your message, press SEND ( ) to send it.

  • Page 67: Erase Messages

    • To access other options, press the Options soft key. The following options appear in the display: – Send — Send the highlighted message to the number or e-mail address currently included with the message. – Lock / Unlock — Block/permit erasure of the highlighted message. –...

  • Page 68: Message Settings

    Note: This function erases all messages in the selected message box. To delete a single message, go to the respective message box, highlight the message, and press the Erase soft key. (For more information, refer to “Managing Inbox Messages” on page 60, “Managing Outbox Messages”...
  • Page 69 In standby mode, press the Messages shortcut (Down navigation) key or press , then select Msg Settings ➔ General Quick Text. The Quick Text sub-menu appears in the display. Select a Quick Text you want to change. Note: You cannot change the pre-defined Quick Text included with your phone.
  • Page 70 • Signature — Create a signature, which can be included at the bottom of outgoing Picture message text. • Reply — Select type of message to be sent (TXT Message or Picture Message) when you reply to Picture messages. Select the desired option, then select the desired setting or enter the desired value.

  • Page 71: Section 9: Metroweb

    Section 9: MetroWEB This section outlines how to launch MetroWEB, how to navigate to other pages on the web, and how the keys on the QWERTY keypad are used with the web application. Additionally, links to other sites are briefly discussed. MetroWEB With MetroWEB, you can conveniently surf the web and download ringtones and wallpapers using your phone.

  • Page 72: Using Links

    Numbered options (some may not be numbered). • Simple text. • You can act upon options or links by using the soft keys. MetroWEB soft keys At the bottom of the MetroWEB display is a bar that contains browser commands. The Left and Right ( the keypad are used to execute the commands that appear in their respective corners of the display.

  • Page 73: Section 10: Voice Svc

    Section 10: Voice SVC This section explains how you can use and customize your phone’s VoiceSignal voice recognition feature. Voice SVC Options Your SCH-r450 includes VoiceSignal, state-of-the-art voice recognition software that lets you use your voice to dial numbers, access your Contacts list, and open Tools. To access your phone’s voice recognition, do the following: In standby mode, press The following options appear in the display:...

  • Page 74: Voice Settings

    Go to — Lets you access the following list of your phone’s features • and functions: – Contacts – Calls – Messages – MetroWEB – @metro – VoiceSVC – Multimedia – Tools – Settings Check — Lets you say a single command (such as “Status”) to verify •...

  • Page 75: Digit Dialing

    From the Voice Settings menu, select Sensitivity. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to adjust the selected Sensitivity setting incrementally between Reject More spoken commands or names and Reject Less spoken commands or names. Press to accept the new setting. Press to discard the new setting and return to the Voice Settings menu.
  • Page 76 Wait for the beep and say the digits using your normal tone of voice. After a moment, the phone plays back the recording and prompts “Did the recording sound ok?” • If the recording was good, say “Yes.” • If you need to re-record, say “No.” If you say “No,”...
  • Page 77 To set the key or action that launches VoiceSignal, do the following: From the Voice Settings menu, select Voice Launch. The following options appear in the display: • Key Only — Press and hold for one call. • Key/EarMic — Attach a headset to your phone. Press and hold or press and hold the button on the headset to activate VoiceSignal.

  • Page 78: Section 11: Multimedia

    Section 11: Multimedia Use your SCH-r450 phone to take full color digital pictures, display them on your phone’s vivid color display, and instantly share them with family and friends. With Mobile Shop, you can download personalized ringtones, pictures, and more. For more information, contact your Wireless Carrier.
  • Page 79 When you activate your phone’s camera, the second line of the display is reserved for the current camera resolution setting and the picture counter. The center of the display shows a viewfinder image of the subject at which the camera is pointed.
  • Page 80 Self Timer — Delays the camera shutter by either 2, 5, or 10 seconds after you press Take ( Multi Shot — Automatically takes multiple pictures in sequence after you press Take ( Camera Shortcuts You can use the Navigation key or the Arrow keys to quickly access both the Brightness and Zoom capabilities of the built-in camera.
  • Page 81 • Color Effects • Settings Highlight Self Timer. The following available values appear in the display: • Off • 2 Seconds • 5 Seconds • 10 Seconds Select the desired delay. The camera screen appears in the display. The next time you press Take ( timer appears in the display that indicates the time remaining before the camera takes the picture.
  • Page 82 Highlight Resolution. The following available values appear in the display: • 960x1280 • 480x640 • 240x320 • 120x160 Select the desired Resolution value. The camera applies the selected Resolution value to your next picture. White Balance White Balance allows you to adjust picture quality according to available light.
  • Page 83 Camera Settings (unlike other Camera Options) do not return to their respective default values when you end the current Camera session. Instead, Camera Settings apply to future Camera sessions until you change individual Settings values or until you use Reset Settings. Memory In camera mode, press the Options soft key.

  • Page 84: Using My Images Gallery

    Note: To avoid blurred pictures when taking Night Shots, hold your phone very steady for two seconds after pressing Take ( In camera mode, press the Options soft key. The options menu bar appears in the display. Highlight Settings, then select Night Shot. The following settings appear in the display: •...

  • Page 85: Using Your Music Player

    To return to the previous menu, press to standby mode, press Using Your Music Player Music Player lets you play MP3 and unprotected AAC, AAC+, WMA music files, loaded onto an optional microSD™ Memory Card using a personal computer. (For information on loading music files on a Memory Card, see “Loading Music Files”...

  • Page 86: Music Player Controls

    At the Multimedia menu, select Music Player. The Library screen appears in the display, showing the following options: • All • Artists • Albums • Genres • Playlists Highlight the desired option, press VIEW ( ), and then do one of the following: •...

  • Page 87: Using My Ringtones Gallery

    – Play Mode — Lets you change the play mode from Normal, Shuffle, Repeat One, Repeat All, or Shuffle Repeat All. – Add to Playlist — Moves you to the Playlists menu to let you add the selected music file to a playlist. –...

  • Page 88: Using My Sounds Gallery

    in the display. Highlight a ringtone. You have the following options: • To assign the highlighted ringtone to be used as a Ringtone, a Contact ID, or an Alert Tone, press the Set As soft key. • To hear the ringtone, press PLAY ( •...
  • Page 89 – Lock / Unlock — Block/permit erasure of the highlighted image. – Erase all — Erase all unlocked voice memos. – Sound Info — Shows the title, size, type, and date for the file. When you highlight a melody file, you have the following options: •...

  • Page 90: Section 12: Tools

    Section 12: Tools This section explains how you can use your phone’s Personal Information Manager (PIM) functions to view today’s calendar, schedule appointments, set an alarm, perform simple math calculations, and more. Accessing Your Phone’s Tools To launch the Tools menu: In standby mode, press Tools menu appears in the display.
  • Page 91 To search for available Bluetooth devices: From the Tools menu, select Bluetooth. The following options appear in the display: • Add New Device • Registered List • Bluetooth Settings Select Add New Device. If Bluetooth is off, you are prompted to “Turn bluetooth on?”.
  • Page 92 From the Registered List, highlight the device and press If you are unable to connect with the device a pop-up appears in the display. Press the Yes soft key to retry. Disconnecting from a Bluetooth Device From the Registered List, highlight the device and press the Off soft key.

  • Page 93: Calendar

    Calendar allows you to view the current, past, or future month in calendar format. While viewing the calendar, the current date is highlighted, and days with scheduled events are surrounded by a box. View an Event From the Tools menu, select Calendar A calendar appears in the display with the current date highlighted.
  • Page 94 From the Tools menu, select Calendar. A calendar appears in the display with the current date highlighted. The month and year appear at the top of the display. Press the Add soft key. The New Event screen appears in the display. •...

  • Page 95: Memo Pad

    Create notes and store them in Memo Pad. Notes that you create in Return to Memo Pad anytime to review and edit your notes. Note: Memo Pad can’t be prioritized or assigned an alert. Create a Memo From the Tools menu, select Memo Pad. If you have any stored memos, they appear as a list in the display.

  • Page 96: Alarm Clock

    Your phone has three alarm clocks that can be set to go off once, or to recur daily at a specific time. Once set, an alarm clock is easy to change or turn off completely. Note: The alarm doesn’t function when the phone is turned off. If the time for an alarm that was set for Once has elapsed while the phone is off, the alarm occurs at the specified time on the next day.

  • Page 97: World Time

    If the alarm was set as a Once only alarm, the alarm icon disappears • from the top of the display. Turn Off the Alarm From the Tools menu, select Alarm Clock. The following options appear in the display: • Alarm 1 •...

  • Page 98: Calculator

    Hong Kong Beijing Tokyo Guam Okhotsk Wellington Midway HAST/HADT : Honolulu AKST/AKDT : PST/PDT : Alaska Seattle PST/PDT : MST/MDT : Los Angeles Denver CST/CDT : CST/CDT : Dallas Chicago CST/CDT : EST/EDT : Mexico City Detroit Do one of the following: •...

  • Page 99: Stop Watch

    • To add parentheses [( )] to your calculation or to enter a Power exponent (^), such as, 3^2, which is the equivalent of 3 Operator soft key. • Press the Clear soft key) to clear current entries. Use the Navigation keys (as shown in the Calculator screen) to set the type of calculation that you wish to perform.
  • Page 100 Volume • Area • Temperature • To convert a currency, length, weight, volume, area, or temperature, do the following: From the Tools menu, select Converter. The following list of converters appears in the display: • Currency • Length • Weight •...
  • Page 101 To save the changed exchange rate, press OK ( The EXCHANGE RATE list appears in the display. To discard the change, press the Cancel soft key. To change any other exchange rates, repeat Steps 3 – 6. To return to the Converter screen, press Currency —...

  • Page 102: Tip Calculator

    You cannot erase the preloaded currencies from the Exchange Rate list. You can erase a currency that you have added to the list by doing the following: From the Tools menu, select Converter Press the Rate soft key. The EXCHANGE RATE list for the From currency appears in the display.

  • Page 103: Section 13: Settings

    Section 13: Settings This section explains how to configure your phone’s language, network preferences, security options, and other settings. Accessing Your Phone’s Settings To launch the Settings menu: In standby mode, press The Settings menu appears in the display. Location Setting You can set your phone to pass Global Positioning System (GPS) data to identify your location to the network continually or only when you make an emergency (911) call.

  • Page 104: Menu Style

    • Backlight — Set backlight options for the Main Display, Keypad, backlight Brightness, and Charging. Select the desired sub-menu. The following sections describe the Display sub-menus in greater detail. Menu Style From the Settings menu, select Display Settings Style. The following options appear: •...

  • Page 105: Dialing Font Size

    From the Settings menu, select Display Settings Theme The following options appear in the display: Use the Navigation/Arrow keys to show the desired color theme (which appears in the preview screen), then press OK ( ) to save the displayed theme setting. Dialing Font Size Lets you select the character size of your dialing font.

  • Page 106: Sound Settings

    Note: Prolonged backlight use drains your battery faster. From the Settings menu, select Display Settings Backlight The following sub-menus appear in the display: • Main Display — Sets the time the internal display backlight remains on after a period of inactivity. Optional settings are: 10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds, Always On, and Always Off.
  • Page 107 You can assign ring tones and melodies for calls, alarms, and other alerts in the Ringer Type sub-menu. From the Settings menu, select Sound Settings Ringer Type. The following ringer types appear in the display: • Voice Calls • Messages –...

  • Page 108: Call Settings

    From the Settings menu, select Sound Settings Tone The following options appear in the display: • Tone Level — Select the desired Keypad volume level (Off, Low, Low/Medium, Medium, Medium/High, or High). • Tone Length — Select the desired DTMF Tones length as Short or Long.

  • Page 109: Voice Privacy

    Your phone is fully Teletypewriter (TTY)/Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) compatible. You connect TTY/TDD equipment to the headset connector on the top of your phone, behind the folder hinge. Note: TTY Mode must be enabled (TTY Full selected) before you can use your phone with TTY/TDD equipment.

  • Page 110: Phone Settings

    Use the Data Settings sub-menu to set your phone to detect data connections automatically. From the Settings menu, select Call Settings Settings The following options appear in the display: • Data Off — Your phone ignores data connections. • Data For Next Call — Your phone accepts data connection for the next call.
  • Page 111 The following options appear in the display: • English • Español Select your language preference. Security Use the Security sub-menu to lock your phone, set up emergency numbers, enable or disable voice privacy, set restrictions, and other security options. Lock Phone Locking the phone blocks all outgoing calls except those to 911 and to the three user-programmed emergency numbers.
  • Page 112 Note: The default lock code is the last four digits of your mobile phone number. Select Change Lock. The “New Lock Code” prompt appears in the display. Enter the New Lock Code. You’re prompted to re-enter the New Lock Code for verification. Enter the new lock code again.
  • Page 113 The “Enter Code” prompt disappears and the Security menu appears in the display. Select Emergency # Select one of the three emergency numbers. Enter the emergency number (up to 32 digits in length). To save the number that you entered, press OK ( To discard your entry and return to the previous menu, ress the Cancel soft key.
  • Page 114 Note: The default lock code is the last four digits of your mobile phone number. The “Enter Code” prompt disappears and the Security menu appears in the display. Select Erase All Entries. The “Erase all entries?” prompt appears in the display To reset your Contacts list, press the Yes soft key.

  • Page 115: Set Time

    The System Select feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area. From the Settings menu, select Phone Settings System Select. The following roaming options appear in the display: • MetroPCS only — Roaming is OFF. If your home system is not available then your call will not be connected, and the no service icon ( ) appears in the display.
  • Page 116 Enter the current date using your keypad: • The month and day must be entered using two digits each. • The year must be entered with all four digits. Press OK ( to save the date. Quick Search Quick Search is an easy way to locate contacts in your Address Book and Menu items.

  • Page 117: Memory Info

    From the Settings menu, select Phone Settings PC Connection. The following settings appear in the display: • USB Mass Storage — Your phone appears as a removable disk drive to your PC, allowing you to transfer files (such as, music or text files) to and from your phone.
  • Page 118 The following options appear in the display: • Memory Usage — Shows Total phone memory, total memory Available, and memory quantities used to store Images, Ringtones, Sounds, Applications, and Picture messages. • My Images — Lists the photos stored in the My Images folder. Lets you copy photos to an optional Memory Card or lets you make used memory available by erasing unwanted photos or by moving photos to an optional Memory Card.

  • Page 119: Phone Info

    Select the desired option. To delete/move selected photos or downloaded ringtones: • Select My Images or My Music. • If you select My Images, press the Options soft key, then select Erase, Move, or Copy. The selected Erase or Move/Copy (to phone memory) screen appears in the display.
  • Page 120 A list of the icons that can appear on the top line of the display shows in the display. Press OK ( to return to the Phone Info menu. Version You can view the PRL (Preferred Roaming List), ERI (Extended Roaming Indicator), software version, Browser version, @metro version, and hardware version on your phone.

  • Page 121: Section 14: Health And Safety Information

    Section 14: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. These safety precautions should be followed to safely use your phone. Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Certification Information (SAR) Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.

  • Page 122: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    SAR for a particular phone. Additional product specific SAR information can also be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar. Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories.

  • Page 123: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a series of Questions and Answers for consumers relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure from wireless phones. The FDA publication includes the following information: What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called "cell,"...
  • Page 124 health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists. Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the •...
  • Page 125 cancer-causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop cancer in absence of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we don't know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health.
  • Page 126 FDA and Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts to independent investigators.

  • Page 127: Medical Equipment

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

  • Page 128: Road Safety

    wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same time.
  • Page 129 Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless phone without removing your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you. Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions.

  • Page 130: Responsible Listening

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

  • Page 131: Operating Environment

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

  • Page 132: Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices

    As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position (held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder if you are using an external antenna).
  • Page 133 The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless phones, to assist hearing device users find phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box.

  • Page 134: Potentially Explosive Environments

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

  • Page 135: Fcc Notice And Cautions

    Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use.

  • Page 136: Other Important Safety Information

    Although your phone 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 Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone •...

  • Page 137: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones

    Battery Precautions Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping it, especially on a hard • surface, can potentially cause damage to the phone and battery. If you suspect damage to the phone or battery, take it to a service center for inspection.
  • Page 138 Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only • with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.

  • Page 139: Care And Maintenance

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

  • Page 140: Section 15: Warranty Information

    Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 141 SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of such Product.
  • Page 142 Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional...
  • Page 143 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 144: Index

    Index Symbols @metro On-Line Help Settings Numerics 2-Sec Pause Accessing Your Phone’s Settings Accessing Your Phone’s Tools Adding a New Contacts Entry Dial Method Menu Method Adjust Key Tone Ringer Setting Alarm Clock When an Alarm Sounds Alarm clock Turn Off the Alarm Alerts Apps Buying...
  • Page 145 Camera Options Screen Screen Icons Self Timer Shortcuts Taking Pictures Camera Mode Camera Resolution, Notes About Camera Screen Canned Message Text Editing and Entering Change Lock Change Text Entry Modes Clear Key Contacts Add Pauses Adding Deleting Edit Name and Numbers Editing Erase All Finding...
  • Page 146 Health and Safety Information Icon Glossary Icons Number Type Ignore Calls Inbox Folder Incoming Calls Incoming Calls Menu Input Mode Language Left Soft Key Lock Code, Changing Lock Mode Lock Phone MEID Memory Card Formatting Install Managment Remove Memory Info Memory Info Settings Card Memory Phone Memory...
  • Page 147 OK Key Outbox Folder Outbox, Reviewing Messages Outgoing Pause Dial Pauses, Adding Phone Info Icon Glossary MEID Phone Number Phone Number Phone Safety Phone Settings Airplane Mode Language NAM Selection Quick Search Security Set Time System Select Picture Message Settings Picture Messages Online Viewing Receiving...
  • Page 148 Volume Wallpaper Settings Menu Accessing Settings, Picture Messages Settings, Text Messages Shortcut to Menus Shutter Sounds Silence Ringer Silent Mode Entering Exiting Software Version, Viewing Sound Settings Ringer Type Volume Standard Limited Warranty Standby Mode Store Emergency #s Store Numbers After a Call Taking Pictures Talk Mode Text Conventions...
  • Page 149 Voice Setting About VoiceSignal Choice Lists Sensitivity Sound Voice Launch Voice SVC Voicemail Checking Folder Listening to Volume Wait Wallpaper Warranty Information World Time Zooming, Pictures...

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