Samsung SCH SCH-R451C User Manual
Samsung SCH SCH-R451C User Manual

Samsung SCH SCH-R451C User Manual

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Samsung
( S C H - R 4 5 1 C
S e r i e s )
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 ( S C H - R 4 5 1 C S e r i e s ) 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...
  • Page 3: Open Source Software

    EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT...
  • Page 4 MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ...4 Understanding this User Manual ........4 Install the Battery .
  • Page 6 Speed Dial ..........35 Contacts Groups .
  • Page 7 Section 10: Browser ...51 Launching Browser ......... . . 51 Using Browser .
  • Page 8: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your SCH-R451C phone. Understanding this User Manual The chapters of this guide generally follow the same order as the menus and sub- menus in your phone. Notes and Tips Throughout this guide there is text that is set apart from the rest.
  • Page 9: Install The Battery

    Install the Battery Note: Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter. Important!: You must fully charge the battery the first time you use your phone, otherwise you could damage the battery. Battery Cover Remove the battery cover to access the battery and microSD™...
  • Page 10: Remove The Battery

    Install the Battery Insert the top end of the battery first, matching the gold contacts on the inside of the battery to those on the phone (1), then press the bottom of the battery down into the phone until it slips into place (2). Remove the Battery Before removing the battery, turn the phone off, if necessary.
  • Page 11: 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 12: Activating Your Phone

    Activating Your Phone Contact your Wireless Carrier and follow their instructions for obtaining service, if necessary. We suggest that you read this guide to fully understand the services your phone supports. Turning Your Phone On Press and hold the network signal, and the time, date, and day appear on the display. 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 13: Memory Card (Optional)

    In standby mode, press and hold the Voicemail. After connecting, you will hear your voice greeting, and the prompt to enter your password. Memory Card (Optional) Your phone has a Memory Card slot on its side, behind the battery cover. You can install a microSD™...
  • Page 14: Headset (Optional)

    Remove a Memory Card Remove the battery cover from the back of your phone. (For more information, refer to “Battery Cover” on page 5.) Press the memory card into the slot until the card lock releases. Remove the memory card from the memory card slot. If desired, install another memory card.
  • Page 15: Section 2: Call Functions

    Section 2: 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 16: Manual Pause Calling

    Three-way Calling Call two other numbers and connect them to your call using three-way calling. In standby mode, enter the number for the first party in your call, then press When connected, ask the first party to remain on the line. Press them on hold.
  • Page 17: Speed Dialing

    Speed Dialing Speed Dialing lets you place a call to any Contact stored in your Contacts list by dialing the Contact’s Location number. For more information, refer to “Speed Dial” on page 35. Example: To speed dial the Contacts entry assigned to speed dial 325, press , then press and hold Voice Dialing The voice recognition capabilities of your SCH-R451C are exceptional due to...
  • Page 18: Answering A Call

    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 Contacts) appears • in the display. If the caller cannot be identified, Call from unavailable #, Call from restricted #, or no •...
  • Page 19: Call Waiting

    Call Waiting If you’re on a call, your phone beeps when you receive a second call. Call Waiting lets you answer the second call and alternate between both calls. Note: Contact your Wireless Carrier for availability. Press to place the first call on hold, answer the second call, and ask the caller to remain on the line.
  • Page 20: Recent Calls

    Recent Calls Your phone has Call Logs that retain information about Outgoing, Incoming, and Missed Calls. The Calls menu lets you access this information for future reference, to return calls, and to add new Contacts. You can also view times for your last call and the total of all calls.
  • Page 21: Call Timer

    In standby mode, press Menu appears in the display with the first call in the list highlighted. Press the Options soft key, then select Erase all. “Erase all entries?” prompts you to confirm erasure of all Calls log entries. 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.
  • Page 22: Section 3: Voice Service

    Section 3: Voice Service Your SCH-R451C includes Nuance, state-of-the-art voice recognition software that lets you use your voice to dial numbers, access your Contacts list, and open Tools. Voice Commands To access the Voice Commands menu from standby mode: Press and hold “Say a Command”...
  • Page 23: Voice Settings

    Voice Settings Voice Settings allow you to customize the way Nuance interprets your voice commands. To access the Voice Settings menu: In standby mode, press Menu Choice Lists When Nuance cannot recognize a name or number, it displays a choice list of up to three possible choices, and prompts you to confirm the correct one.
  • Page 24: Voice Launch

    Adapt Digits To adapt digit dialing, do the following: In standby mode, press Menu ➔ Dialing Adapt Digits. Reset Digits You can choose to reset digit dialing to factory default settings. In standby mode, press Menu ➔ Dialing Reset Digits. Tips for Adapting Digit Dialing Use Adapt Digits in a quiet place.
  • Page 25: Section 4: Understanding Your Phone

    Section 4: 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 on participating •...
  • Page 26: Closed View Of Your Phone

    Closed View of Your Phone Features Volume Key — Adjusts the ring volume in standby mode, adjusts the voice volume during a call, or mutes the ringer during an incoming call. Left Soft Key — Navigates through menus and applications. Speakerphone Key —...
  • Page 27 Display — Indicates the status of your phone, including numbers dialed, feature and function screens, status icons, message indicators, and signal strength. OK Key — In standby mode, launches the Prepaid Menu. Pressing when navigating through a menu accepts the highlighted choice in a menu. Navigation Key —...
  • Page 28: Open View (Front) Of Your Phone

    Open View (Front) of Your Phone Features soft1 Key — Left soft key — Selects the choice at the bottom left corner of the display. shift Key — Shifts ABC text entry mode capitalization between ABC, Abc, and abc. Messages Key — Launches the Messages menu. Fn Key —...
  • Page 29: Closed Rear View Of Your Phone

    soft2 Key — Right soft key — Selects the choice at the bottom right corner of the display. OK Key — In standby mode, launches the Prepaid Menu. When navigating through a menu, accepts the highlighted choice in a menu. Clear / Back Key —...
  • Page 30: Command Keys

    Speaker Grille — Lets you hear ringing and alert tones, alarm tones, and the other parties to calls. 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.
  • Page 31: Speakerphone Key

    In standby mode, press the OK key • In some menus, press the OK key • In Camera mode, press the OK key • When the OK key function is Edit, press the OK key • Speakerphone Key The Speakerphone key 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...
  • Page 32: Display Screen Icons

    Briefly press in standby mode to display a list of recent calls to and from your phone. • Press twice in standby mode to call the most recent number. • Press to pick up a waiting call. Press • Navigation Key Use the directional keys on the Navigation key and lists.
  • Page 33: Your Phone's Modes

    Your Phone’s Modes Call Answer Mode You can choose to answer a call by pressing any key except the key, by pressing only the information, refer to “Call Settings” on page 45..) Input mode Input mode determines how you enter text, numbers, and symbols. While at any text entry screen, press the Left soft key the pop-up menu using the Navigation key.
  • Page 34: Adjust The Ringer

    Place Calls in Standby Mode While in standby mode, enter a phone number, and press Press to return to standby mode. Receive Messages in Standby Mode You can receive messages in standby mode. An alert tone sounds and a notification message appears in the display when a new message arrives.
  • Page 35: Speakerphone Mode

    Speakerphone Mode Speakerphone lets you use your phone handsfree or to share a call with other people nearby. To turn Speakerphone Mode on and off: In standby mode, press and hold the Speakerphone key On” or “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 36 Music Player Mode Music Player mode lets you activate your phone’s Music Player to play music files from an optional microSD™ Memory Card. Note: For more information, refer to “Memory Card (Optional)” on page 9. and to “Music Player” on page 48. Enter Music Player Mode —...
  • Page 37: Section 5: Understanding Your Contacts

    Section 5: Understanding Your Contacts Up to 500 entries can be stored in Contacts. Each entry can have up to five associated phone numbers and one e-mail address. Each phone number can be up to 32 digits in length, including pauses, and associated names can be up to 32 characters in length.
  • Page 38: Adding A New Contact

    Adding a New Contact Dial Method Using the keypad, enter the number you wish to add to your Contacts. Press the Save soft key and enter the contact information. Menu Method From the Contacts menu, select Add New Contact. Enter the contact info name of the new entry using either keypad. Deleting a Contact Find the Contacts entry you want to delete.
  • Page 39: Saving A Number After A Call

    Find the Contacts entry you want to edit, and press Edit. Highlight the Ringtone field, press the Set soft key, and choose a tone from: • My Ringtones • My Sounds 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 40: Contacts Groups

    Contacts Groups Groups let you easily send messages to multiple, selected Contacts. You can also use Groups to find Contact entries and to add/remove Contacts names in a Group or to create or rename a Group. Add Multiple Contacts to a Group The Add option lets you add one or more existing Contacts to a Group.
  • Page 41: Memory Info

    the display. Highlight the Group you wish to delete, then press the Options Note: When you delete a Group, any assigned Contacts entries return to No Group. 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.
  • Page 42: Section 6: Menu Navigation

    Section 6: 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 shortcut. In standby mode press the Menu soft key menus appear in the display. Note: More than one menu may appear in your display.
  • Page 43: Navigation Key Shortcuts

    QWERTY Keypad Closed In standby mode with the QWERTY keypad closed, press a navigation key to launch the key’s corresponding application in the pattern shown here. Messages QWERTY Keypad Open In standby mode with the QWERTY keypad open, the navigation key application pattern rotates 90°...
  • Page 44: Navigate Using A Shortcut

    Navigate Using a Shortcut You can also access menus and sub-menus using menu numbers. Before you can navigate using a shortcut, you’ll need to know the menu or sub-menu number that you wish to access. In standby mode, press the Menu soft key Press the number of the menu, sub-menu, and so on for the feature that you wish to access.
  • Page 45: Section 7: Tools

    Section 7: Tools This section explains how you can use your phone’s Tools functions to view today’s calendar, schedule appointments, set an alarm, perform simple math calculations, and more. Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet without requiring a physical connection.
  • Page 46: Calendar

    Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Settings allow you to set your phone’s Bluetooth availability, and view and set information about your phone’s Bluetooth capabilities. From standby mode, press Menu Calendar Calendar allows you to view the current, past, or future month in calendar format, and schedule events.
  • Page 47: World Time

    World Time World Time lets you view the time of day or night in any of the 24 different time zones around the world. Note: World Time requires your Wireless Provider’s digital service. From standby mode, press Menu the display. Use the navigation keys to scroll through time zones. Calculator You can perform calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using your phone.
  • Page 48: Section 8: Settings

    Section 8: Settings This section explains how to configure your phone’s language, network preferences, security options, and other settings. Location Use the Location setting to specify whether your phone passes your Global Positioning System (GPS) location to the network continually, or only when you make an emergency (911) call.
  • Page 49: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Sound Settings let you customize your phone’s audio properties, such as ring tones, keypad tones, alerts, start up melody, and more. From standby mode, press Menu – Volume — Set the default volume for Voice Calls, Messages, and Alarms. –...
  • Page 50: Memory Info

    – System Select — Set how the phone selects a system for use when outside your home area. – Set Time — Set the time and date (only when operating in out-of-service conditions). – Quick Search — Choose whether Quick Search is used to locate contacts by key entries. –...
  • Page 51: Section 9: Multimedia

    Section 9: Multimedia This section describes the Multimedia features of your phone, including the Camera and Music Player, and My Images, My Ringtones, and My Sounds. Camera Use your SCH-R451C phone to take full color digital pictures, display them on your phone’s vivid color display, and instantly share them with family and friends.
  • Page 52: My Images

    – Memory — Choose the default location for saving photos, the Phone’s memory or to an installed Memory Card. – Shutter Sounds — Select a sound to be played when you press Take. – Reset Settings — Choose On to reset all Camera Settings to the defaults. –...
  • Page 53: Music Player Controls

    In Music Player mode, use the Navigation keys to select music files, then press the Left soft key to Play the file(s). Music Player Controls Volume key: • – To play a music file louder, press the Volume key Up. –...
  • Page 54: My Ringtones

    Loading Music Files To be played with Music Player, music must be stored on a microSD™ Memory Card, in a folder named My_Music. The My_Music folder is created for you when you install the microSD™ Memory Card into your phone. Copy music files to the microSD™...
  • Page 55: Section 10: Browser

    Section 10: Browser With Browser, you can conveniently surf the web and download ringtones and wallpapers using your phone. This section outlines how to launch Browser, how to navigate to pages on the web, and how the keys on the QWERTY keypad are used with the web application.
  • Page 56: Using Browser

    • Buy Ringtones — Lets you browse and purchase Ringtones for use on your phone. • Buy Graphics — Lets you browse and purchase Ringtones for use on your phone. Exit Browser To exit Browser, press Using Browser When you use Browser, some of the keys operate differently than during a normal phone call.
  • Page 57 The following table lists QWERTY keyboard keys used in Browser, and their functions. Arrow keys — Use to browse lists and options. Back Key — Press once to back up one page. Press and hold to go back to home page. When entering text, press once to clear the last number, letter, or symbol entered.
  • Page 58: Section 11: Messages

    Section 11: 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 59: Receive Messages

    When you receive a message in standby mode, the ringer sounds (unless turned off) and New Message appears in the display along with the closed envelope icon The date and time of the message also appear in the display along with the following options: View Now —...
  • Page 60: Drafts

    Drafts 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. From standby mode, press Menu Voicemail Voicemail messages are logged in the Voicemail box of the Messages menu. Open the Voicemail box to check for voicemail and listen to Voicemail messages.
  • Page 61: Section 12: Entering Text

    Section 12: Entering Text This section outlines how to enter text using the phone keypad or the QWERTY keyboard-style keypad. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry feature to reduce the number of key strokes needed to enter text. Built-in QWERTY Keypad Display Left Soft...
  • Page 62: Text Entry Modes

    Text Entry Modes Changing the Text Entry Mode In any text entry screen or field, the current text entry mode (T9 Word, Abc, ABC, 123, or Symbols) is shown in the lower left of the display. To change the text entry mode: Press the Left soft key to scroll through available text entry modes.
  • Page 63 For example, to enter the word “Samsung”, press each of the following keys only once: If more than one word shares the same numeric sequence, T9 Word inserts the most commonly used word, and displays any additional words in a pop-up menu where you can select the desired word.
  • Page 64: Using Abc/Abc Mode

    Using Abc/ABC Mode Abc mode enters characters with the first character of each word capitalized. ABC mode enters characters as all capitals. To switch to Abc or ABC mode while composing a text message, press the Left soft key Enter characters while in Abc or ABC mode by using one of the keypads: •...
  • Page 65 The first of three symbol screens is displayed. Use the Left and Right soft keys and Navigation keys to browse the list. Highlight a symbol, then press Repeat these steps to insert additional symbols into your message. to enter the symbol in your message. Entering Text...
  • Page 66: Section 13: Prepaid

    Section 13: Prepaid This section outlines the Prepaid features of your phone. For more information, contact your Wireless Carrier. From standby mode, press Menu My Phone Number This menu item displays the telephone number assigned to your phone. From standby mode, press Menu Serial Number This menu item displays the serial number assigned to your phone.

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