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Samsung Messager II GH68-23718A User Manual

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  • Page 1 ( S C H - R 5 6 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.

  • 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 Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode ....54 Send Picture/Video Messages in Standby Mode ... 56 Receive Picture/Video Messages .
  • Page 6 Health and Safety Information ......132 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....133 UL Certified Travel Adapter .

  • Page 7: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your Samsung Messager™ II 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

    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)

    The phone begins searching for a network signal. 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 as shown. Correct Make sure that the gold contacts of the card are face up, as shown, then carefully slide the memory card into the memory card slot until you feel it click into place. Replace the microSD cover. Remove a Memory Card Open the microSD cover on the right hand side of the phone.

  • Page 12: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    • Note: The Samsung Messager II supports the wireless Handsfree Profile ® (HFP) and OBEX profiles for Bluetooth Samsung Messager II does not support the Bluetooth serial port profile. Closed View of Your Phone Features wireless technology. The Volume Key — Lets you adjust the ring volume in standby mode, adjust the voice volume during a call, or mute the ringer during an incoming call.
  • 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

    END Key — Ends a call. If you press and hold the END key, the power goes On or Off. When you receive an incoming call, press to send the call to voicemail. Camera / Multimedia Key — Launches the Camera feature or the Multimedia menu of your phone.

  • 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, launches the Main Menu. When navigating through a menu accepts the highlighted choice in a menu.

  • Page 16: Command Keys

    Headset Connector — Used to connect a headset or TTY device to your phone. (For more information, refer to “TTY Mode” on page 119.) Command Keys Functions for the soft keys are defined by what appears above each in the display. There are two soft keys, the Left soft key ) and the Right soft key ( Left Soft Key Some functions of the Left soft key are as follows:...

  • Page 17: Understanding The Display Screen

    Press and hold the End key to turn on your phone. • Briefly press once to disconnect a call. • Press to return to standby mode from any menu, or to cancel the • last input. Send Key The Send key is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the last number(s) dialed, received, or missed.
  • Page 18 The Auto Answer icon appears beneath the current date to indicate that the Auto Answer function is active. (For more information, refer to “Auto Answer” on page 119.) The center portion of the display shows information such as call progress information, messages, and photos. This line contains the Shortcut Icon bar, provided the Shortcut Icon option is set to On.
  • Page 19 (as shown above) to landscape mode (as shown here). Display Screen Icons Your Samsung Messager II phone can show you definitions of the icons that appear on the top line of the display. To access the Icon...

  • Page 20: Your Phone's Modes

    Note: During a phone call, the display backlight dims after 10 seconds and turns off after 30 seconds to conserve battery power, regardless of the Backlight setting. For more information, refer to “Backlight” on page 116. Your Phone’s Modes Call Answer Mode You can choose to answer a call by pressing any key except the key or key, by pressing only the...

  • Page 21: Standby Mode

    – Press the Unlock soft key, You are prompted to enter the device lock code (password). – Enter the Lock Code (usually the last four digits of the phone number assigned to your Samsung Messager II). You are returned to standby mode. Note: For more information, refer to “Lock Phone” on page 122.
  • Page 22 Caution!: Keep the phone away from you ear while in Speakerphone Mode. (For more information, refer to “Responsible Listening” on page 141.) • 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.

  • Page 23: Camcorder Mode

    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-Camcorder” on page 75. Entering Camera Mode — In standby mode, press and hold the •...

  • Page 24: Section 3: Call Functions

    Emergency Calls When you call an Emergency Number, such as 911, your SCH- Samsung Messager II phone locks itself in emergency mode, only allowing you to make calls to the emergency call center you originally contacted. This enables emergency operators to more easily dispatch aid, such as police, fire fighting, and emergency medical personnel.

  • Page 25: Speed Dialing

    When the second party answers, press three parties. Manual Pause Calling 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: •...
  • Page 26 , press , then press and hold Voice Dialing The voice recognition capabilities of your Samsung Messager II are exceptional due to advanced, speaker-independent technology. This means you do not need to “train” your phone to understand your voice. You can use your voice in a natural manner to dial numbers.
  • Page 27 If Voice Dial is not sure which name you said, it displays a choice list of up to three names and prompts you with “Did you say?” followed by the first name on the list. 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.

  • Page 28: Answering A Call

    If you voice dial a contact that contains 2-Sec Pause(s) simply wait for • the pauses to pass and the dialing to complete. 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).
  • Page 29 Note: The Vibrate icon ( ) appears in the display when the call ringer is set to Vibrate. The Vibrate/Ring icon ( when the call ringer is set to Vibrate/High. Call Answer Select from two methods for answering calls. This option can be changed in the Settings menu.

  • Page 30: Calls

    To ignore an incoming call: While your phone is ringing, press the Ignore soft key. The incoming call is forwarded to Voicemail. In-Use Menu You can access a number of menus and features even while in a call. While in a call, press the Options soft key. The following options pop-up in the display: •...

  • Page 31: Incoming Calls

    • To compose and send a message to the caller, press the Msg soft key. The Send Message screen appears in the display. (For more information, refer to “Create and Send Text Messages” on page 53 or “Send Picture/Video Messages in Standby Mode”...

  • Page 32: Erase Logs

    The last 90 missed calls (calls you did not answer) are stored in the Missed calls log. Review the Missed calls log for the time and date of the call, as well as other information. In standby mode, press the Menu soft key, then select ➔...

  • Page 33: Data Counter

    In standby mode, press the Menu soft key, then select ➔ Calls Call Timer. The following options appear in the display: • Last Call — Shows the duration of your last call. • Outgoing Calls — Shows the number and total duration of all calls originated by your phone since the last reset.
  • Page 34 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. Press to exit the Data Counter screen. Note: Although other data counters can be reset, only the Lifetime Data Counter can never be reset.

  • Page 35: 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 the Menu soft key. The first of several menus appears in the display.

  • Page 36: Navigation Key Shortcuts

    In standby mode and with the QWERTY keypad closed and Shortcut Icon set to On, press the Navigation key Up or Down to launch the corresponding applications in the pattern shown here. Contacts Left Navigation Messages With Shortcut Icon Off In standby mode and with the QWERTY keypad closed and Shortcut Icon set to Off, press the Navigation key Up, Down, Left, or Right to launch the corresponding applications in the pattern...

  • Page 37: Section 5: Entering Text

    Navigation Mode) Key Keys Your Samsung Messager II has a built-in, keyboard-style keypad, commonly called QWERTY, that you can access by sliding it open from beneath the top section of the phone. This also automatically rotates the image in the display to show information in a wider, landscape format.

  • Page 38: Using T9 ® Mode (Phone Keypad Only)

    Note: T9 Word does not support the QWERTY keypad, which does not need this function. Abc — Enter letters, numbers, and symbols by using the QWERTY • keypad or by repeatedly pressing each phone key until the desired character (as shown on the key) appears in the display. ABC mode letter options are: –...

  • Page 39: Using Abc Mode

    • For practice, enter the word “Samsung” by pressing each of the following keys only once: 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 40: Entering Symbols

    While composing a text message, do one of the following: • Using the QWERTY keypad, press in the lower left corner of the display. • Using the phone keypad, press the Left soft key, then select 123. Enter numbers while in 123 mode by pressing the key labeled with the corresponding number that you wish to insert into your message.

  • Page 41: 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 42: Finding A Contacts Entry

    Tip: To launch the Contacts menu using a voice command — In standby mode, press and hold until the phone prompts, “Say a command.” Say “Go to Contacts” into the microphone. Select the desired option. Tip: You can also press the keypad number key that corresponds to the menu option number.

  • Page 43: Adding A New Contacts Entry

    – Send Pic Msg – Send Video Msg – Call – Send Name Card Via Bluetooth Shortcut Key Method If you’ve stored a name entry in Contacts, Find allows you to find it quickly. In standby mode, press Contacts shortcut (Up navigation) key.
  • Page 44 Using the keypad, enter the number you wish to add to your Contacts. Press the Save soft key. The following options appear in the display: • Create New — Lets you create a new Contacts entry. • Update Existing — Lets you add the number you entered to an existing Contacts entry.

  • Page 45: Editing A Contacts Entry

    Repeat steps 3 and 4 as needed. Press to save the new entry. Editing a Contacts Entry Editing Contacts Name and Numbers Find the Contacts entry you wish to change. See “Finding a Contacts Entry” on page 39 for more information. Highlight the entry and press VIEW ( Contact screen appears in the display showing the highlighted entry’s information.
  • Page 46 Note: You can enter multiple Waits to extend the length of a pause. For example, two consecutive Waits cause a total pause time of four seconds. Keep in mind that pauses count as digits towards the 32-digit maximum. 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.
  • Page 47 Highlight the desired Contact, then press the Edit soft key. The Edit Contact screen appears in the display. Highlight the Picture ID field (at the top of the Edit Contact screen), then press the Set soft key. A photo gallery screen appears in the display, showing a series of thumbnail photos.

  • Page 48: Saving A Number After A Call

    Press to save the ringer assignment to the selected Contacts entry. Saving a Number After a Call Once you finish a call, you can store the caller’s number to your Contacts list. Note: If the call was incoming and Caller ID information was unavailable, then the Save option is also unavailable.

  • Page 49: Speed Dial

    From the Save screen, select Update Existing. The Update Existing screen appears in the display showing your Contacts list with the Go To field and the first Contacts entry highlighted. Find and select the Contacts entry to which you want to add the new number.

  • Page 50: Contacts Groups

    Follow either of the New Contacts entry procedures (see “Adding a New Contacts Entry” on page 40) until you enter a name for the entry. After entering the Contacts entry name, do not press . Instead, highlight the number field to be assigned a Speed Dial number.
  • Page 51 Using Add New/Edit Contact Option To add a Contact to a Group using either the Add New Contact option or the Edit Contact option, do the following: Create a Contacts entry (see “Adding a New Contacts Entry” on page 40 for more information) that you want to add to a Group.
  • Page 52 • Send Pic Msg • Send Video Msg • Rename • Erase • Add Select Add. The Add Contacts screen appears in the display showing a list of Contacts entries. Do one of the following: • Highlight a Contacts entry you want to add to the group, then press MARK ( ).

  • Page 53: Deleting A Contacts Entry

    Press the New soft key. The New Group screen appears in the display. Enter a new group name using either keypad. (See “Entering Text” on page 34 for more information.) Press SAVE ( ). “Group Saved” appears in the display followed by the Group List screen showing your new Group.

  • Page 54: Memory Info

    The Memory Info menu option lets you view the amount of memory you have used to store Contacts entries, as well as the memory remaining to store more Contacts entries. From the Contacts menu, select Memory Info. The Memory Info Contacts screen appears in the display showing the amount of memory Used and remaining (Free) for Contacts entries.

  • Page 55: 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 56: Section 8: Messages

    Section 8: Messages 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 the key ( ) to take a picture. Note: For more information about using the camera feature in your phone, see “Camera-Camcorder” on page 75. Press the soft key ( and begin delivery process.

  • Page 59: Send Picture/Video 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 Text: field, then enter the message text using either keypad. (See “Entering Text” on page 34 for more information.) For a Picture Message, highlight the PIC: field, then press the Picture soft key. A photo gallery of thumbnail images appears in the display.

  • Page 61: Receive Picture/Video Messages

    Press the Options soft key to complete the message text and set message send options. The following options appear in the display: • Preview — View the picture/video as the recipient will see it. • Add Quick Text — Add pre-computes text to your message. •...

  • Page 62: Message Boxes

    Once a Picture/Video message has been downloaded to your phone, the new Picture/Video message appears in the display. If the message includes a sound file, the phone begins playing it. Note: For more information on viewing and managing received picture messages, see “Inbox”...
  • Page 63 Received messages of all types (except Voicemail) are stored in the Inbox. In standby mode, press the Messages shortcut (Down navigation) key or press the Menu soft key, then select ➔ Messages Inbox. The Inbox appears in the display showing a list of received messages. Tip: While in a call, press the Options soft key, then select Messages.
  • Page 64 • To remove the highlighted message from the Inbox, press the Erase soft key. • To review the highlighted message, press OPEN ( • For more options, press the Options soft key. The following options appear in the display: – Reply — Compose and send a reply message to the originator of the received message.
  • Page 65 Select an option to perform its function. Managing Outbox Messages In standby mode, press the Messages shortcut (Down navigation) key press the Menu soft key, then select ➔ Messages Outbox. Your list of sent messages appear in the display. Highlight a message in the list, you have the following options: •...
  • Page 66 Compose your message using either keypad, press the Options soft key, then select Save As Draft. “Message saved” appears in the display and your message is saved to the Drafts box. View and Edit Draft Text Messages In standby mode, press the Messages shortcut (Down navigation) key or press the Menu soft key, then select ➔...
  • Page 67 Make any needed changes and press the Options soft key. The following options appear in the display: • Preview — Shows the message contents. • Add Quick Text — Insert pre-composed text into your message text. • Save As Draft — Saves the changed message to the Draft Box. •...

  • Page 68: Erase Messages

    When you’re notified of a new voicemail message by an alert tone and the new message icon, the following options pop: Listen Now — Calls your voice mailbox and lets you listen to your • messages. Listen Later — Returns you to standby mode where you can choose •...

  • Page 69: Message Settings

    Select the message box containing the messages you want to delete. You’re prompted to confirm the erasure of all messages in the selected box or in all boxes. To delete the messages, press the Yes soft key. To cancel deleting the messages, press the No soft key. Message Settings Use the Msg Settings sub-menus to define settings for general, text, and picture messages.

  • Page 70: Text Message Settings

    Enter/change the text content of your Quick Text using either keypad. (See “Entering Text” on page 34 for more information.) To save your finished Quick Text, press Quick Text menu appears in the display with your new Quick Text highlighted. Text Message Settings In standby mode, press the Messages shortcut (Down navigation) key or press the Menu soft key, then select...

  • 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 Metroweb

    When you use MetroWEB, some of the keys operate differently than during a normal phone call. MetroWEB presents on-screen items in any of the following ways: Text or numeric input. • Links (embedded in content). • Numbered options (some may not be numbered). •...

  • Page 73: Section 10: Voice Svc

    This section explains how you can use and customize your phone’s Voice SVC voice recognition feature. Voice SVC Options Your Samsung Messager II includes Nuance Vsuite, 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:...

  • 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 Nuance Vsuite, do the following: From the Voice Settings menu, select Voice Launch. The following options appear in the display: • Key Only — Press and hold 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: Camera-Camcorder

    Section 11: Camera-Camcorder Use your Samsung Messager II phone to take full color digital pictures and videos, display them on your phone’s vivid color display, and instantly share them with family and friends. It’s fun, and as easy to use as a traditional point-and-click camera or camcorder.
  • Page 79 • To erase the photo, press the • To send the photo as part of a Picture message, press the soft key. • To save the picture to memory, press the Tip: You can change a number of the camera’s settings to suit particular uses for your pictures.

  • Page 80: Screen Layouts

    To discard the pictures, press the You are prompted to confirm the erasure. Taking Videos To take a video using the current camcorder settings, do the following: In the Camera screen, press the highlight the icon and select Camcorder. The camcorder view finder screen appears in the display.
  • Page 81 Takes a picture. Opens the My Images folder. Discards the new photo. Saves the new photo and includes it in a Picture message. Saves the new photo. Camera Screen Icons The following icons appear in the Camera screen when the Icon Display Camera setting is set to On.
  • Page 82 Photo Limit — Indicates the available number of photos you can take. [Depending on the camera size and quality settings. (For more information, refer to “Size” on page 81 and “Quality” on page 82.)] Brightness — Brightens or darkens the image from 4 to +4.

  • Page 83: Saving Pictures And Videos

    Saves the new video. Camcorder Screen Icons The following icons appear in the Camcorder screen when the Icon Display Camcorder setting is set to On. Mode — Indicates whether in Camcorder mode (shown) or Camera mode ( Recording Mode — Indicates camcorder’s recording mode setting [Limit for MMS (shown) or Normal ( (You can change the recording mode setting.

  • Page 84: Camera Options

    Access the My Images / My Videos folder by pressing the • key. Send the picture or video to someone else by pressing the • soft key. For a detailed procedure, see “Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode” on page 54. Discard the picture or video by pressing the •...
  • Page 85 • 320x240 pixels • 176x144 pixels Select the desired option. You’re returned to the camera viewfinder screen. Note: The Size setting affects zoom capabilities. When Size is set to 1600x1200 pixels, zoom is not available. When Size is set to any value lower than 1600x1200 pixels, zoom settings 1 –...

  • Page 86: Night Shot

    • 100 • 200 • 400 Select the ISO setting of your choice. You’re returned to the camera viewfinder screen. Night Shot Night Shot lets you take pictures in low light conditions. In camera mode, press the . The following options appear in the display: •...

  • Page 87: Camera Settings

    • Sepia — Subjects and pictures appear in a brownish-gray hue. • Negative — Subjects and pictures appear in inverted colors. • Green — Subjects and pictures appear in a greenish hue. • Aqua — Subjects and pictures appear in an aqua hue. Select the color effect of your choice.

  • Page 88: Shutter Sound

    Metering In camera mode, press the ) and select Metering. The following options appear in the display: • Average — Adjusts exposure to the average light level over a large picture area. • Center — Adjusts exposure to the average light level over a center portion of the subject.

  • Page 89: Camcorder Options

    In camera mode, press the ) and select Reset Settings. You are prompted to confirm the reset. • To reset the Camera settings, select Yes. • To keep the current Camera settings, select No. Camcorder Options The Camcorder Options let you adjust the default camcorder settings to suite available lighting, the subject of the video, or the purpose of the video.

  • Page 90: Color Effects

    • Fluorescent — Use this setting when recording videos under fluorescent lights. Select the White Balance you wish to use. The camera viewfinder screen appears in the display with your selected White Balance applied. The next time you press the Camera key ( camera applies the selected White Balance to your photo.

  • Page 91: Camcorder Settings

    Tip: To stop or disable the Self Timer without resetting it, press Camcorder Settings Memory In camcorder mode, press the ) and select Memory. The following storage options appear in the display: • Phone Memory — Stores videos in phone memory. •...

  • Page 92: Camera-Camcorder Adjustments

    • Look here • 1,2,3! Select the desired start sound. You’re returned to the camcorder viewfinder screen. End Sound Choose from two different sounds whenever you stop video recording. Aside from being a cool sound effect, End Sound acts as an audible reminder that your camcorder has stopped recording a video.

  • Page 93: The Photo Gallery

    Brightness Brightness lets you temporarily lighten the pictures you take or videos you record. Increasing the Brightness (-4 – +4) lightens your pictures or videos (0 is normal). In camera mode, press the Navigation key Up or Down. The Brightness adjustment appears in the display. To brighten your next picture(s), press the Navigation key Up.

  • Page 94: The Video Gallery

    • Picture Info — View the Name, Date and Time created, Resolution, and Size of the currently highlighted or displayed image. Select the desired option to perform its function or to enter its sub-menu. The Video Gallery Saved videos are stored in the My Videos folder. You can browse the videos one at a time (expanded mode), or view several videos at once in thumbnail format.

  • Page 95: Point, Click, And Send Pictures And Videos

    Note: To enlarge the video playback, press the Full Screen soft key. The following controls are available • To pause/resume playing a video, press • To stop playing a video, press the Down navigation key. • To skip play to an earlier video in the My Videos folder, press the Left navigation key.
  • Page 96 Using the display as a viewfinder, take the desired picture or begin record the desired video by pressing the Camera key ( ). To stop video recording, press the Camera key ) again. The photo/video review screen appears in the display. Press the soft key.

  • Page 97: Section 12: Multimedia

    Section 12: Multimedia Use your Samsung Messager II 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 98: Using Your Music Player

    In standby mode, press the Menu soft key, then select ➔ Multimedia My Images. A multiple-page matrix of thumbnail views of saved photos and images appears in the display. Highlight an image or photo. You have the following options: • To take new photos, press the Camera soft key. •...
  • Page 99 • Now Playing — Music Player mode only — Indicates number of music files currently playing. Select this option (or press the Back soft key) to return to the Music Player screen. • All — Lists all music files on the Memory Card and lets you play individual music files or play multiple music files by creating a temporary music playlist.

  • Page 100: Loading Music Files

    Tip: To play additional files, use the Left and Right navigation keys, or highlight and mark additional files for playback. (For more information, see “Launching the Music Library Menu” on page 95.) • Other options — Use the Navigation key to highlight an Artist, Album, Genre, or Playlist, then press VIEW ( Use the Navigation key to highlight a music file, then press the Play soft key to play the file.

  • Page 101: Using My Ringtones Gallery

    • With your phone powered off, insert the Memory Card into your phone. (For more information, see “Install a Memory Card” on page 7.) • Power your phone on. • When the Memory Card icon ( the Memory Card from your phone. (For more information, see “Remove a Memory Card”...
  • Page 102 • A list of recorded voice memo files and melodies. When you select Record New, the Record New screen appears in the display. • To start recording a voice memo, press REC ( • To pause/resume recording, press the Pause soft key. •...

  • Page 103: Section 13: Tools

    Section 13: 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 the Menu soft key, then select Tools .
  • Page 104 To search for available Bluetooth devices: From the Tools menu, select Bluetooth. The following options appear in the display: • Registered List • Bluetooth Settings Select Registered List. If there are no Bluetooth devices registered, the Add New Device screen appears in the display. (See Step 3.) If Bluetooth is off, you are prompted to “Turn bluetooth on?”.
  • Page 105 This menu provides a list of Bluetooth wireless technology devices discovered by your handset. From the Tools menu, select ➔ Bluetooth Registered List. A list of registered Bluetooth devices appears in the display. Connecting to a Bluetooth Device 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.

  • Page 106: Calendar

    Shows the handset name. You may change this name. Enter the text and press Supported Profiles Lists and describes the Bluetooth profiles your phone supports. Device Info Shows the Bluetooth Type, Status, and Address of your phone. Calendar Calendar allows you to view the current, past, or future month in calendar format.
  • Page 107 • To return to the Events list, press OK ( • For more options, press the Options soft key. The following options appear in the display: – Monthly — Returns you to the Monthly calendar display. – Erase — Remove this event from the Calendar. Select the desired option.

  • Page 108: Memo Pad

    Press SAVE ( ) to store the event in your calendar. An alarm will notify you prior to the event, provided you set Reminder to a value other than Off. 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.

  • Page 109: Alarm Clock

    – Lock / Unlock — Prevents/allows erasure of the highlighted memo. Select the desired option. 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.

  • Page 110: World Time

    When you’re finished entering the time and frequency for the alarm, press SAVE ( and if Bluetooth is disabled, the alarm icon ( in the top of the display. When an Alarm Sounds An animated alarm clock appears in the display along with Snooze and Dismiss options and an alert sounds when the specified time for the alarm arrives.
  • Page 111 World Time lets you view the time and date in up to two locations or time zones. To change a displayed time zone or location, or to view the time and date in a particular time zone or location, do the following: In the World Time screen, highlight the location you wish to change.

  • Page 112: Calculator

    To accept the highlighted setting, press time zone abbreviation changes from ...ST to ...DT, indicating that Daylight Saving Time is enabled for the displayed time zone. Calculator You can perform calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using your phone. Note: You must use the phone keypad to use the Calculator.

  • Page 113: Stop Watch

    You can use this function to set a stop watch. From the Tools menu, select Stop Watch. The Stop Watch screen appears in the display. To start, stop, and resume the stopwatch count, press At the start of each succeeding event/lap, press the Record soft key to record the completion time for the previous event/lap.
  • Page 114 Enter the quantity you want converted in the From field. The converted quantity appears in the To field. Note: To include a decimal point, press the Currency — Reviewing/Editing Exchange Rates The Currency Converter includes long-term average exchange rates as default values. To review and/or change a default exchange rate to the current exchange rate, do the following: From the Tools menu, select Converter Press the Rate soft key.

  • Page 115: Tip Calculator

    Press the Add soft key. The ADD EXCHANGE RATE screen appears in the display with the Base field highlighted. Use the Left and Right navigation/arrow keys to select the Base currency to be converted from. Highlight the Currency field, and enter an identifier of up to 5 characters for the new currency using either keypad.
  • Page 116 Calculations are based on the total amount of the check, a selected gratuity percentage, and the number of people paying. From the Tools menu, select Tip Calculator. The Tip Calculator screen appears in screen, with the Bill field highlighted. Use the keypad to enter the total amount of the bill.

  • Page 117: Section 14: Settings

    Section 14: 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 Menu soft key, then select Settings . The Settings menu appears in the display.
  • Page 118 Select the desired sub-menu. The following sections describe the Display sub-menus in greater detail. Wallpaper Wallpaper lets you choose images that appear in the background on your phone’s Main display while in standby mode. From the Settings menu, select Display Settings Wallpaper.
  • Page 119 – On – Off Select the desired setting. Backlight You can set the backlight for your display or keypad to remain on for a specified period of time or remain on as long as the folder is open. Note: Prolonged backlight use drains your battery faster. From the Settings menu, select Display Settings Backlight The following sub-menus appear in the display:...

  • Page 120: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings let you customize your phone’s audio properties, such as ringers, keypad tones, alerts, start up melody, and more. Volume Use the Volume sub-menu to set the default volume for call ringers, message alerts, and alarms. From the Settings menu, select Sound Settings Volume.

  • Page 121: Call Settings

    You can set your phone to sound an alert whenever you enter or leave your service area, connect or disconnect a call, and other options. From the Settings menu, select Sound Settings Alerts The following alerts appear in the display: •...

  • Page 122: Call Alert

    • Send Key — Only pressing Select the desired option. Call Alert Call Alert lets you select what sounds your phone plays to notify you of incoming calls. From the Settings menu, select Call Settings Alert. The following call alert options appear in the display: •...

  • Page 123: Data Settings

    From the Settings menu, select Call Settings Mode. A message pops-up warning of possible headset and non-TTY accessory performance impairment when in TTY mode and prompting you to confirm that you want to enable/disable TTY Mode. • To confirm you want to view/change the TTY Mode setting, press the Yes soft key.

  • Page 124: Phone Settings

    Select the desired setting. Hearing Aid Mode Your Samsung Messager II phone lets you select whether to operate with hearing aids. From the Settings menu, select Call Settings Aid Mode The following options appear in the display: • On — Enables hearing aid support in your phone.
  • Page 125 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 126 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 127 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 128 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 129: 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 130 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 131: 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 132 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 133: Phone Info

    • My Sounds — Lists the recorded sounds stored in the My Sounds folder. Lets you make used memory available by erasing unwanted recorded sounds. • Format Card — Erases the current contents of the optional Memory Card (if any) and replaces it with a set of folders needed by your phone.
  • Page 134 Press OK ( to return to the Phone Info menu. Icon Glossary This option causes the ICON GLOSSARY list to appear in the display and show the icons that can appear in the display and the names of the icons. From the Settings menu, select Phone Info Glossary.

  • Page 135: Section 15: Health And Safety Information

    Section 15: 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 136: 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 137: 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 138 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 139 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 140 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 141 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 142: 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 143 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 144: 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 145 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 146: Operating Environment

    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 395 E Street, S.W. Suite 9200 Patriots Plaza Building Washington, DC 20201 Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4647) 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) Outside the U.S. 513-533-8328 Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov Internet: http://www.cdc.gov 1-888-232-6348 TTY Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/ default.html Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.

  • Page 147: Fcc Hearing-Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    Should use the ear opposite the implantable medical device to • minimize the potential for interference; Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to • suspect that interference is taking place; Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your •...

  • Page 148: Other Medical Devices

    relatively immune to interference noise. The hearing aid and wireless phone rating values are then added together. A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for normal use. A sum of 6 is considered for best use. In the above example, if a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless phone meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two values equal M5.

  • Page 149: Emergency Calls

    in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch the phone off while at a refueling point (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress.

  • Page 150: Fcc Notice And Cautions

    FCC Notice The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such interference cannot be eliminated. Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).

  • Page 151: Product Performance

    Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception 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 152: Battery Standby And Talk Time

    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 153: Care And Maintenance

    For safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
  • Page 154 Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device's moving parts and • prevent proper operation. Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave • oven, a stove or a radiator. The phone may explode when overheated. If your phone is equipped with an external antenna, use only the •...

  • Page 155: Section 16: 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 156 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 157 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 158: End User License Agreement For Software

    Software. You may not rent, lease, lend, sublicense or provide commercial hosting services with the Software. 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered as part of the product support services related to the Software provided to you, if any, related to the Software.
  • Page 159 8. TERMINATION. This EULA is effective until terminated. Your rights under this License will terminate automatically without notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination of this EULA, you shall cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies, full or partial, of the Software.
  • Page 160 WITH ANY PROVISION OF THIS EULA, HOWEVER CAUSED, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
  • Page 161 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 162 No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice.
  • Page 163 Index 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 Auto Answer Auto Retry Backlight Banner...
  • Page 164 Screen Icons Shooting Mode Taking Pictures Camera Mode Camera Options Size 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 Groups Memory Info Metro411 Opening Saving Call Numbers...
  • Page 165 Incoming Calls Incoming Calls Menu Input Mode Language Left Soft Key Lock Code, Changing Lock Mode Lock Phone MEID Memory Card Formatting Installing Management Removing Memory Info Memory Info Settings Card Memory Phone Memory Save Options Memory Management Message Folder Draft Box Inbox Outbox...
  • Page 166 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 Photos Sending Taking Multi Shot Pictures Taking Snap Shots Picture Message Settings Picture Messages Online Viewing Receiving Send in Camera Mode QWERTY Keypad...
  • Page 167 Software Version, Viewing Sound Settings Ringer Type Volume Standard Limited Warranty Standby Mode Store Emergency #s Store Numbers After a Call Taking pictures and videos Talk Mode Text Conventions Text Entry Mode Changing Text Message Settings Text Messages, Receiving Text Modes Changing Three-Way Calling Timer, Calls...

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