Page 1 SCH-R631 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
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Page 4 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...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ... 5 Understanding this User Manual ... 5 Activating Your Phone ... 6 Battery ... 6 Turning your Phone On and Off ... 10 Memory Card (Optional) ... 11 Voicemail ... 12 Locking and Unlocking ... 12 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ...
Page 6 Section 4: Understanding Your Contacts ... 35 Adding a Contact ...35 Finding a Contact ...37 Editing a Contact ...38 Erasing a Contact ...39 Groups ...39 Speed Dials ...40 Memory Status ...41 Top 5 Contacts ...41 Section 5: Messaging ... 43 Creating and Sending Text Messages ...43...
Page 7 Timer ... 80 Calculator ... 81 Tip Calculator ... 81 Converter ... 82 Device Search ... 83 Section 9: Changing Your Settings ... 84 Location ... 84 Widgets ... 84 Sounds Settings ... 86 Display Settings ... 89 Touch Settings ... 91 Phone Settings ...
Page 8 Section 10: Health and Safety Information ... 104 Health and Safety Information ...104 Please Note the Following Information When Using Your Handset ...106 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ...107 UL Certified Travel Adapter ...107 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...108 Road Safety ...118...
Page 9: Section 1: Getting Started
A robust index for quick reference to most features begins on page 154. Also included is important safety information that you should know before using your phone. Most of this information is near the back of the guide, beginning on page 104. Text Conventions...
Page 10: Notes And Tips
Notes and Tips Throughout this manual some text is set apart from the rest. In this way, important information, quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more are emphasized. The definitions for these methods are as follows: Note: Explains alternative options within the current feature, menu, or sub- •...
Page 11: Battery Indicator
After the first charge, you can use the phone while charging. Warning!: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may void your warranty and may cause damage.
Page 12: Installing The Battery
Press on the bottom end of the battery until it slips into place. Install the battery cover. For more information, see “Installing the Cover” on page 7.
Page 13: Charging The Battery
Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time. After the first charge, you can use the phone while charging.
Page 14: Turning Your Phone On And Off
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. If you cannot place or receive calls, try later when service is available, or at another location.
Page 15: Installing A Memory Card
Replace the microSD cover. Removing a Memory Card Pull the microSD cover out and turn it to expose the card slot. Carefully push on the memory card to release the lock, then release. The card will slide out a short distance.
Page 16: Voicemail
Voicemail Voicemail allows callers to leave message, which you can retrieve at any time. Note: After you set up your Voicemail account, you can view voicemail details in the Voicemail folder (in the Messaging menu). Setting up Voicemail In Standby mode, tap Dialer to display the Dialer screen.
Page 17: Locking And Unlocking The Phone
, then drag your finger from any edge of the Lock screen toward the middle. Tip: You can also unlock the display by pressing and holding the Lock key . Locking and unlocking the Phone Locking the phone prevents unauthorized access to information and features on the phone, but allows dialing of Emergency Numbers.
Page 18: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
This section outlines key features of your phone. It also describes the screen format and icons displayed when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Full high-resolution, color Touch Screen • Sliding QWERTY Keypad • Widget menu •...
Page 19: Front View (Closed) Of Your Phone
Power On-Off/End Key: Press and hold to turns the phone on and off. Press to end a call. Press to return to Standby mode from any feature, function, or menu. Messaging Key: Press to launch the Messaging menu.
Page 20: Side Views Of Your Phone
Memory Card Slot: Insert an optional microSD™ memory card for additional multimedia file storage. Microphone: Lets the other caller hear you clearly when you are speaking to them. Camera Key: Press to launch the Camera/Camcorder to take pictures or record videos.
Page 21: Front View (Open) Of Your Phone
Function (Fn) Key: Toggles access to numbers or symbols at the top of the QWERTY keys. Shift Key: Press and hold to toggle between Abc and XT9 text entry modes. Press to toggle capitalization within a mode. Space Key: Inserts a space character in a text field.
Page 22: Closed View (Rear) Of Your Phone
Closed View (Rear) of Your Phone Features Headset Connector: Connect a headset or TTY device to your phone. Camera Lens: The lens of the built-in camera. Battery Cover: Remove to access your phone’s battery. Battery Cover Pull Slot: Used to remove the Battery Cover.
Page 23: Learning More About Your Phone
Your phone contains a Tutorial Widget for access to tutorials about many phone features. To access the tutorials: From a Home screen, tap the Widgets icon Widget Tray. In the Widget Tray, tap the Tutorial widget Home screen. Tap the Tutorial widget to view the tutorial: •...
Page 24: Home Screen
Your phone includes 3 Home screens, which you can customize by placing widgets and changing wallpaper. Caution!: Your touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty (see “Warranty Information”...
Page 25: Understanding The Home Screen
Understanding the Home Screen The top line displays icons to indicate network status, battery power, signal strength, connection type, and more. Tap the Widgets icon to open the Widget Tray. The center portion displays Widgets, call info, and alerts. The bottom line contains available soft keys: •...
Page 26: Shortcuts
Shortcuts You can add up to nine shortcuts to the Shortcuts screen to launch your favorite features or applications. Note: The first time you launch Shortcuts, the screen is empty. Customize the Shortcuts screen to include your favorite features. Accessing Shortcuts From Standby mode, tap Shortcuts.
Page 27: Widgets
Widgets are icons that you can place on any of the three Home screen to launch their menus or applications right from the Home screen. Note: You can choose widgets to show in the Widgets Tray. For a list of all available widgets, see “Widgets” on page 84. Using the Widget Tray...
Page 28: Menus
Menus Your phone’s Menus provide access to phone features and applications. Accessing Menus From Standby mode, tap Menu to display Menu 1. Tap the Menu 2 tab to display Menu Tap an icon to launch its sub-menu or application.
Page 29: Entering Text
Using the QWERTY keypad, you can enter text as you would on a computer keyboard. Each key is labeled with a letter, and a number or symbol in blue. To enter characters, press the key corresponding to the character. Use these special keys when entering text: Clear: Press to delete the previous character.
Page 30: Section 3: Call Functions
Your phone offers multiple ways to make calls: Use the touchscreen Dialer to enter a telephone or speed dial number. • Use the QWERTY keyboard to enter a telephone or speed dial number. Calls • with the QWERTY keypad are made automatically in Speakerphone mode.
Page 31: Making A Call Using Speed Dial
Use Speed Dialing to call to any stored Contact by dialing the Contact’s assigned 1-, 2- or 3-digit speed dial number. Note: To use Speed Dialing, you must enable One Touch Dial in Phone Settings. For more information, see “One Touch Dial” on page 100.
Page 32: Name Dialing
(Name Dialing), or by speaking the digits of the number (Digit Dialing). Tip: When Voice Commands prompts you for input, you will also see the prompts on screen, where you tap to make selections.
Page 33: Number Dialing
When you receive a call, the phone alerts you by displaying an alert containing the caller’s number and name, if the number is stored in Contacts. Tip: You can quickly silence the ringer for an incoming call by pressing the Volume Down, or tapping Quiet. ➔...
Page 34: Answering An Incoming Call
Answering an Incoming Call Press Tip: You can choose other options for answering calls. For more information, see “Answer Options” on page 98. Answering Call-Waiting Calls When you receive a call while already on a call: Press automatically placed on hold.
Page 35: Ending A Call
The Calls log saves information about all Missed, Received, and Dialed calls. Use the Calls logs for reference, to return calls, and to save information to Contacts. You can also view call times. Tip: Launch the All calls log from Standby mode by pressing the Send key Call Functions...
Page 36: Viewing Calls Logs
• Received: Calls you answered. • Dialed: Calls you made. • All: All calls. • View Timers: Details about calls. In a call log, touch and drag to scroll the list of calls. Icons indicate the type: • Dialed •...
Page 37: View Timers
In Standby mode, tap Menu • Last Call: Duration of your last call. • All Calls: Number and total duration of all calls to and from your phone since the last reset. • Received Calls: Number and total duration of all calls to your phone since the last reset.
Page 38: Storing Numbers From Call Logs
In Standby mode, tap Menu Tap Missed, Received, Dialed or All to display a call log. Touch and drag to scroll up or down to find a call record, then tap the record to display it. Tap Save, then tap Add New Contact, or Update Existing.
Page 39: Section 4: Understanding Your Contacts
This section explains how to manage your daily contacts by storing up to 1000 contact entries, with up to five phone numbers and one e- mail address each, plus assign Speed Dial numbers for faster dialing. To access the Contacts List for quick access to most functions: From Standby mode, tap Contacts.
Page 40: Contacts Fields
Enter the telephone number, then tap Save Tap Mobile 1, Mobile 2, Home, Business, or Fax. At the New Contact screen, open the phone, then tap fields to enter contact information using the QWERTY keypad. When finished, tap Save to save the contact.
Page 41: Finding A Contact
Touch and drag to scroll through the list of contacts. – or – Enter the first few letters of a contact’s name. As you enter letters, matching contacts display. While viewing the list of contacts, you can use these features: •...
Page 42: Editing A Contact
Contacts list. • If Voice Commands recognizes the name, it displays the information. • If Voice Commands does not recognize the name, a list of up to three names appears in the display, and Voice Commands prompts “Did you say?”...
Page 43: Erasing A Contact
Groups allow you to categorize contacts to make finding contacts faster, or to send messages to multiple contacts. Managing Groups View the list of default groups, create new groups, and delete groups. From Standby mode, tap Menu Groups. A list of available groups displays. Default groups are Business, Colleague, Family, and Friends.
Page 44: Add Contacts To A Group
Add Contacts to a Group You can assign a contact to a group when you add or edit the contact, or use the Add Members option to add one or more existing Contacts to a Group, at one time. From Standby mode, tap Menu Groups.
Page 45: Setting A Speed Dial
From Standby mode, tap Menu Dials. Tap the desired speed dial number. Tap a contact to assign to the speed dial. At the prompt, tap Yes to set the speed dial. Tip: To set Speed Dials when editing a contact, by tap...
Page 46 From the Home screen, tap the Top 5 Contacts widget activate it, then tap Set. On the Top 5 Setting screen, tap the list and press Done. The contact appears as part of the Top 5 Contacts widget on the Home screen. Erasing Top 5 Contacts...
Page 47: Section 5: Messaging
Messages and Video Messages (also known as MMS). Note: Instructions in this section use the QWERTY keypad, unless otherwise stated. Enter text using your phone’s QWERTY keypad. If you tap a field that requires text input, your phone will prompt you to open the phone.
Page 48: Creating And Sending Picture Messages
Email addresses. In Standby mode, press the Messaging key New Message Tip: Slide the phone open immediately after taking a picture to create a new Picture Message. On the New PIC Msg screen, enter recipients: •...
Page 49: Creating And Sending Video Messages
In Standby mode, press the Messaging key New Message Tip: Slide the phone open immediately after recording a video to create a new Video Message. On the New Video Msg screen, enter recipients: • Tap Add to select from the Contacts list, Recent Calls, or Groups.
Page 50: Receiving Messages
.com or .org. Tap the Video field to add a video to the message: • Choose a video from Videos: In Videos, tap a video to preview it, then tap Add to add it to the message.
Page 51: Viewing Text Messages
Press for these options: • Forward: Send a copy of this message to another recipient. • Reply w. Copy: Send a message to the sender, including a copy of the original message. • Erase: Delete the message. • Save Quick Text: Save the message text to the Quick Text list.
Page 52: Messages
• Play Again: (Picture Messages Only) Replay the attached sound file. • Forward: Send a copy of this message to another recipient. • Reply w. Copy: Compose and send a reply message to the sender of the message, including a copy of the original message.
Page 53: Drafts
Drafts The Drafts folder stores messages that have not been sent. Return to the Drafts folder at any time to view, edit, or send a draft message. In Standby mode, tap Menu A list of draft messages appears in the display.
Page 54: Message Settings
(Off) old received messages after you view them and new messages require storage space. • Text Msg Auto View: Choose On to display the full content of a text message when the message is received. • Picture/Video Msg Download: Choose On to have your phone automatically download Picture and Video messages for viewing when they are received.
Page 55: Section 6: Pictures And Video
Using the screen as a viewfinder, compose your picture by aiming the lens (on the back of the phone) at the subject. Note: Press the Volume key Up to zoom in on your subject, or Down to zoom out (not available when Resolution is set to 1600x1200).
Page 56: Camera Settings
• Send via: Send the picture in a Picture Message, or by Bluetooth. • Set As: Set the picture as Wallpaper, or as Picture ID for a contact. • Erase: Delete the new picture and return to the Camera. •...
Page 57 Shutter Sound: Choose a sound when you take a • picture from Off, Shutter 1, Shutter 2, Shutter 3. Memory: Choose the default storage location, Phone • or optional Card (if installed). Timer: Set a delay, Off, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds. Pictures and Video...
Page 58 Edit: Modify your picture with Dynamic Canvas. • Send via: Send the picture in a Picture Message, or • Via Bluetooth. Set as: Set the picture as Wallpaper, or as Picture ID • for a contact. Erase: Delete the selected picture. •...
Page 59: Pictures
• Expand the picture to full screen. • Tap Options for these options: – Edit: Use graphic tools to change the picture. – Erase: Delete this picture. – Set As: Set this picture as Wallpaper or as a contact’s Picture ID. ➔ ➔ Multimedia Pictures.
Page 60 – Take Picture: Launch the Camera to take a new picture. – Rename: Change the filename for this picture. – Move To Card / Phone: Move the picture between the Phone and Card memory (if an optional memory card is installed).
Page 61: Using The Camcorder
• For Save: Record a video of any length. Using the display as a viewfinder, point the camera lens at your subject. Note: Press the Volume key Up to zoom in on your subject, or Down to zoom out. Press the Camera key Camera key After recording the video, choose from these video options: •...
Page 62: Camcorder Settings
Camcorder Settings Tip: In Camcorder mode, tap the screen to show or hide Camcorder Settings. Back: Return to Standby mode. Mode: Switch between Camera and Camcorder. Recording Mode: Limit for Send: Record a video up to 15 seconds in •...
Page 63 Review: Choose On to review each video as you • record it, or Off to save and continue shooting. Start Sound: Choose Start Beep to play a sound when • you start recording, or Off for no sound. End Sound: Choose Stop Beep to play a sound when •...
Page 64 Quick View: Scroll through saved videos, and choose options for a selected video. Back: Return to the previous screen or option. • Slide Show: View saved videos as a slide show. • Send via: Send the video in a Video Message. •...
Page 65: Videos
Use Videos to view and manage videos saved to your phone, or to an optional installed memory card. In a Home screen, tap Menu Thumbnail images from the latest videos that you’ve saved appear in the display. While browsing videos, tap •...
Page 66 • To return to the Videos folder and choose another video file to play, press While viewing a video, tap • Send Video Message: Send the video in a Video Message. • Rename: Rename the highlighted video. • File Info: View video details.
Page 67: Section 7: Multimedia And Web
Multimedia From Standby mode, tap Menu Camera Use your phone’s built-in digital Camera to take full color digital pictures and share them with family and friends. For more information, see “Using the Camera” on page 51. From Standby mode, tap Menu Camera.
Page 68: Music Player
From Standby mode, press the Music Player key Music Player searches the installed memory card for music files, then displays Music Player with the first music file found. Tip: You can also launch the Music Player from a Home screen by tapping Menu ➔ ➔...
Page 69 • All Songs: All music files on the Memory Card. Choose music files to play now, or create a playlist. • Playlists: View, create and manage playlists. • Artists: Music files sorted by Artist. Choose music files to play now, or create a playlist.
Page 70: Loading Music Files
– To pause playback, tap – To resume playback, tap – To skip to the next music file in the selected list, tap To scan backward through the current music file, touch and hold – To close Music Player and return to Standby mode, tap...
Page 71: Ringtones
Tap a ringtone for these options: • Send: Send the file in a Picture Message . • Set As: Set the file as a Ringtone, Contact ID ringtone, or an Alert Tone. • Rename: Change the filename of the selected ringtone (only for ringtones you have created).
Page 72: Erasing Ringtone Files
Ringtones. In the Ringtones screen, tap Note: You can only erase ringtones you’ve recorded or transferred to your phone. Tap ringtone(s) to mark them for erasure, or tap Mark All to mark all ringtones. Check marks appear to the right of marked ringtones.
Page 73: Section 8: Tools
Service Voice Commands. – or – From Standby mode, tap Menu Tip: You can set your phone to start Voice Service when you open the phone. For more information, refer to “Voice Commands Settings” on page 71. ➔ ➔ Menu 1 Tools.
Page 74 • Call: Place calls by saying a command: – “Contact Name” to call a contact stored in your contact list. – “Telephone Number” to call a telephone number, even if it is not stored in your Contacts list. – “Voicemail” to dial Voicemail to check voicemail messages.
Page 75: Voice Commands Settings
– None: Use the phone menu or define a Shortcut to launch Voice Commands. – None / Headset: When you attach a headset to your phone, you can make and end calls using Voice Commands by pushing the action button on the headset, then press •...
Page 76: Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology for exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet, without a physical connection. In Standby mode, tap Menu Tip: You can also access Bluetooth from Standby mode by tapping Menu ➔ Bluetooth. Turning Bluetooth On/Off Turn Bluetooth On to exchange information with a Bluetooth device.
Page 77 Yes on your phone and accept the prompt on the target device. Note: When pairing your phone with a Bluetooth device other than a headset or headphones, the same passkey or PIN must be entered on both devices for the pairing to succeed.
Page 78: Supported Profiles
Handsfree: HFP profile supports Bluetooth headsets, and may also support • other compatible Bluetooth devices with speakerphone capabilities . Dial Up Networking: DUN profile allows the phone to be used as a data • modem with a compatible Bluetooth device, such as a laptop or PDA.
Page 79: Bluetooth Options
When set to Off, your phone is not visible to other devices. • Auto Pairing: Set to On to allow your to attempt to automatically pair with a device. Set to Off to have the phone prompt you to enter a device’s PIN to pair.
Page 80: Calendar
• To move to another month, swipe the screen left or right. • To view a list of events for a particular date, tap the date. • To view a an event from an event list, tap the preferred event.
Page 81: Memo Pad
Create and store notes with Memo Pad. From Standby mode, tap Menu Pad. Tip: You can also access Memo Pad from Standby mode by tapping Menu ➔ Menu 2 Memo Pad. While viewing the list of memos, use these controls: •...
Page 82: Alarm Clock
While viewing the Alarm list: • Tap Add New Alarm to add a new alarm. • To deactivate an alarm, tap the On button to the right of the alarm. It changes to Off. • To change the settings for an alarm, tap the alarm.
Page 83: World Time
World Time lets you view the time in time zones around the world. From Standby mode, tap Menu Time. To add a clock to the World Time screen, tap United States or Other Countries. Find a city: • Search for a city by opening the QWERTY keypad, tapping the search field, and entering the first few letters of the city’s name.
Page 84: Sketch Pad
• To resume drawing, tap Draw. • To remove a line you just drew, tap Undo. Timer Timer lets you use your phone as a countdown timer. At the end of the count, an alert tone sounds. From Standby mode, tap Menu Set the countdown timer by tapping the up/down arrows for Hour (00–23), Minute (00–59), and/or Second (00–59).
Page 85: Calculator
• To toggle a number’s sign, tap +/-. • To “nest” calculations within a calculation, tap ( ) before and after parts of the calculation you want to perform first. Set the type of calculation by tapping the appropriate calculation operator (Division “/”, Multiplication “X”,...
Page 86: Converter
Tap Done to calculate the Tip, Split, and Each fields with the defaults. To change the Bill, Tip, or Split field entry, tap the desired field to enter a new value, then tap Done. The amount of the Tip, the bill Total, and the amount Each person should pay appear in the screen.
Page 87: Device Search
• Contacts • Recent Calls • Calendar • Message • Picture • Video • Menu Tap Search. To go to an item found in the search, tap the item. ➔ Menu 1 to narrow your search: ➔ ➔ Tools Device...
Page 88: Section 9: Changing Your Settings
From Standby mode, tap Menu Location. The following options appear in the display: • Location on: GPS location setting is on whenever you make or receive a call, wherever the feature is available. • E911 Only: GPS location setting is on only when you dial 911.
Page 89 Choose from these widgets: Browser: Launches the Browser. Send Message: Launches the Send Message sub- menu. Top 5 Contacts: Quickly call or send a message to any of five Contacts you assign. Pictures: Opens Pictures. Clock: Shows the current date and time.
Page 90: Sounds Settings
Call Sounds. Tap a setting to make selections: • Call Ringtone: Select a ringtone or sound file to play for new calls. • Call Vibrate: Select On to have your phone vibrate for new calls. • Caller ID Readout: Select Ring Only to have the phone ring for incoming calls, or Caller ID + Ring to show Caller ID while ringing, or Name Repeat to repeat the calling Contact’s Name.
Page 91: Alert Sounds
– Tone: Select a ringtone or sound file to play. – Vibrate: Choose On to have your phone vibrate for a new message. – Reminder: Choose a time period to have your phone repeat the alert, from Once, Every 2 Minutes, Every 15 minutes, or Off for no reminders.
Page 92: Keypad Volume
➔ Settings Power On/Off. • Power On: Choose On to play a melody when you turn the phone on, or Off for no melody. • Power Off: Choose On to play a melody when you turn the phone off, or Off for no melody.
Page 93: Display Settings
➔ Settings Backlight. • Backlight Time: Set the length of time the display backlight remains on while in Idle mode. Choose 7 Seconds, 15 Seconds, 30 Seconds, Always On, or Always Off. • Brightness: Tap on the scale to choose Level 0 through Level 5.
Page 94: Unlock Screen
Settings Fonts. • Dial Font Size: Choose Normal or Large font size. • Lock Screen Font Color: Tap a color to select one of 16 colors. Unlock Screen Select which key(s) can wake your phone’s display when locked. From Standby mode, tap Menu ➔...
Page 95: Transition Effect
From Standby mode, tap Menu ➔ Settings Transition Effect. • On: One screen replaces another by sliding from the left or right. • Off: One screen overwrites another. Touch Settings Enable or disable automatic locking of your phone, vibration feedback when you touch an active area on the display, and more.
Page 96: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode When Airplane Mode is set to On, all wireless functions of your phone are disabled, and you cannot send or receive calls or messages. While in Airplane Mode is enabled, you can use other features of your phone, such as Calendar, Games, or Music Player.
Page 97: Word Completion
Word Completion Word Completion is a predictive text entry aid. When set to On, a list of words pops up as you enter characters. To complete a word, you can select it from the list. From Standby mode, tap Menu ➔...
Page 98 • Calls: – Incoming: Choose Allow All to accept all incoming calls, Allow Contacts to accept calls only from Contacts, or Allow None to block all incoming calls. – Outgoing: Choose Allow All to permit all outgoing calls, Allow Contacts to permit calls only to Contacts, or Allow None to block all outgoing calls.
Page 99: Phone Lock Setting
Tap Phone Lock Setting for these options: • Unlocked: The phone is always unlocked. • On Power Up: The phone locks automatically when you power it on. You can call Emergency Numbers, but must enter the lock code to access other features.
Page 100: Reset Settings
Manually lock your phone, to prevent access until you unlock it with the lock code. This is a one-time lock, your phone returns to the Phone Lock Setting after you unlock it. From Standby mode, tap Menu ➔ Settings Phone Settings At the Enter Code prompt, enter the lock code.
Page 101: System Select
➔ Settings System Select. • Home Only: The phone operates only in your home system area. • Automatic: The phone uses your Wireless Provider’s Preferred Roaming List (PRL) of networks to acquire service. If no preferred networks are found, the phone uses any available digital system.
Page 102: Call Settings
Answer Options. • Slide Open: Answer in Speakerphone mode by sliding the phone open. • Any Key: Answer by pressing any key except the End or Volume keys. • Auto w/ Handsfree: When using an optional handsfree device, calls are answered automatically after a delay.
Page 103: Auto Retry
Seconds, Every 60 Seconds, or Off. TTY Mode Your phone is fully TTY compatible, allowing you to connect a TTY device to the phone’s headset jack. Before you can use your phone with a TTY device, you’ll need to enable TTY Mode.
Page 104: Voice Privacy
One Touch Dial Use One Touch Dial to control the speed dialing feature. For more information about using speed dialing, see “Speed Dials” on page 40. From Standby mode, tap Menu ➔ Settings One Touch Dial. Choose On to enable One Touch Dial, or Off to disable.
Page 105: Save Options
• Pictures: Choose Phone to save to the phone’s memory, or Card to save to an optional installed memory card. • Videos: Choose Phone to save to the phone’s memory, or Card to save to an optional installed memory card.
Page 106: Formatting A Memory Card
Formatting a Memory Card erases all files from the card and creates directories compatible with your phone. Caution!: Repeated formatting of a microSD card reduces its service life. To free space on a memory card, use the Erase feature of Memory Manager.
Page 107: Phone Info
From Standby mode, tap Menu Info. The following options appear in the display: • My Number: View the ten-digit number assigned to your phone. • SW/HW Version: View the software and hardware versions. • Icon Glossary: View icons and descriptions.
Page 108: Section 10: Health And Safety Information
The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram...
Page 109 Before a new model phone is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the exposure limit established by the FCC.
Page 110: Please Note The Following Information When Using Your Handset
Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery pack to find the number. Once you have the FCC ID number for a particular phone, follow the instructions on the website and it should provide values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone.
Page 111: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling
If your handset has a touchscreen display, please note that a touchscreen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touchscreen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Page 112: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones
FDA and other federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person's RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source. The so- called "cordless phones,"...
Page 113: Do Wireless Phones Pose A Health Hazard
However, the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit radio frequency energy (RF) at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
Page 114 Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type • emitted by wireless phones; Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the • user that is not necessary for device function; and Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible •...
Page 115: What Are The Results Of The Research Done Already
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 116: What Research Is Needed To Decide Whether Rf Exposure From Wireless Phones Poses A Health Risk
This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop - if they do - may be many, many years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is...
Page 117: What Is Fda Doing To Find Out More About The Possible Health Effects Of Wireless Phone Rf
Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used. What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF? FDA is working with the U.S.
Page 118: What Steps Can I Take To Reduce My Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy From My Wireless Phone
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? If there is a risk from these products - and at this point we do not know that there is - it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
Page 119: Do Hands-Free Kits For Wireless Phones Reduce Risks From Exposure To Rf Emissions
Hands-free kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience and comfort. These systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use, then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy.
Page 120: What About Wireless Phone Interference With Medical Equipment
Unlike "hand-free" kits, these so-called "shields" may interfere with proper operation of the phone. The phone may be forced to boost its power to compensate, leading to an increase in RF absorption. In February 2002, the Federal trade Commission (FTC)
Page 121 (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed in late 2000.
Page 122: Road Safety
RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/ HomeBusinessandEntertainment/CellPhones/default.htm Road Safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using...
Page 123 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 124 "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 125: Responsible Listening
Responsible Listening Caution!: Avoid potential hearing loss. Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud sounds over time. The risk of hearing loss increases as sound is played louder and for longer durations. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss.
Page 126 When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the • people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to. Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you choose to •...
Page 127 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300 Reston, VA 20190 Voice: (800) 222-2336 Email: info@audiology.org Internet: http://www.audiology.org National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda, MD 20892-2320 Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov Internet: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/...
Page 128: Operating Environment
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. When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user's guide for detailed safety instructions.
Page 129: Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic 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; Health and Safety Information...
Page 130: Fcc Hearing-Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless 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 131 The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user's hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs.
Page 132 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 133: 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. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Switch your phone off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
Page 134: Emergency Calls
(such as propane or butane), areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
Page 135: Restricting Children's Access To Your Phone
Restricting Children's access to your Phone Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that increase your phone bill.
Page 136: Other Important Safety Information
Avoid dropping, hitting, bending or sitting on it. Other Important Safety Information Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a • vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device.
Page 137: Product Performance
• with great force. Do not place objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
Page 138: Understanding How Your Phone Operates
For more information, refer to “Turning Bluetooth On/Off” on page 72 If your phone is equipped with an external antenna, hold the phone with the • antenna raised, fully-extended and over your shoulder.
Page 139: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones
• 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. Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way. •...
Page 140 Do not modify or remanufacture the battery as this could result in serious • safety hazards. If you use the phone near the network's base station, it uses less power; • talk and standby time are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and the parameters set by the network operator.
Page 141 Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it • may require cooling or warming first. Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or • winter conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery.
Page 142: Care And Maintenance
Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so may cause an electric • shock to you or damage to the phone. Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas, as its moving parts may • be damaged.
Page 143 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.
Page 144: Section 11: Warranty Information
Other Phone Accessories What is Not Covered? This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper use of Product by Purchaser. This Limited Warranty does not cover: (a) defects or damage resulting from accident, misuse, abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper storage, exposure to moisture or dampness, neglect, unusual...
Page 145 (h) defects or damage caused by cellular signal reception or transmission, or viruses or other software problems introduced into the Product; (j) any other acts which are not the fault of SAMSUNG; or (i) Product used or purchased outside the United States. This Limited Warranty covers...
Page 146 Product. Repaired/replaced cases, pouches and holsters will be warranted for a period of ninety (90) days. All other repaired/replaced Product will be warranted for a period equal to the remainder of the original Limited Warranty on the original Product or for 90 days, whichever is longer.
Page 147 SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE...
Page 148 BY ANY OTHER PARTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
Page 149: End User License Agreement For Software
Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) ©2010 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice. [021710] End User License Agreement for Software IMPORTANT.
Page 150 OTHERWISE DISABLE THE "I ACCEPT", AND STILL INSTALL, COPY, DOWNLOAD, ACCESS OR OTHERWISE USE THE SOFTWARE), YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS EULA. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THE TERMS IN THIS EULA, YOU MUST CLICK THE "DECLINE"...
Page 151 After upgrading, you may no longer use the Software that formed the basis for your upgrade eligibility. 6. SOFTWARE TRANSFER. You may not transfer this EULA or the rights to the Software granted herein to any third party unless it is in Warranty Information...
Page 152 Software and destroy all copies, full or partial, of the Software. 9. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the Software is at your sole risk and that the entire risk as to satisfactory quality, performance, accuracy and effort is with you.
Page 153 EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 10. EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AND CERTAIN OTHER DAMAGES. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES...
Page 154 EULA and your exclusive remedy hereunder shall be limited to the greater of the actual damages you incur in reasonable reliance on the Software up to the amount actually paid by you for the Software or US$5.00. The foregoing limitations, exclusions and...
Page 155 "commercial software" and "commercial software documentation" with only those rights as are granted to all other end users pursuant to the terms and conditions herein. 13. APPLICABLE LAW. This EULA is governed by the laws of TEXAS, without regard to conflicts of laws principles. This EULA shall not be governed by the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, the application of which is expressly excluded.
Page 156: Precautions For Transfer And Disposal
Please contact the Samsung Customer Care Center for details. Important!: Please provide warranty information (proof of purchase) to Samsung’s Customer Care Center in order to provide this service at no charge. If the warranty has expired on the device, charges may apply.
Page 157 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC: 1301 East Lookout Drive Richardson, Texas 75082 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Important!: If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric keypad, dial the numbers listed in brackets. Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) © 2010 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved.
Page 158 Alarm Clock Answering Calls call waiting sending to Voicemail Battery charging indicator installing removing travel adapter Bluetooth adding a new device options supported profiles turning On/Off Brew Browser Calculator Calendar...
Page 159 Calls logs emergency calls ending a call in-call options making calls sending calls to Voicemail storing numbers from Calls logs three-way calling using Speed Dial using the Dialer viewing call timers viewing Calls logs voice dialing Call Settings...
Page 160 Camcorder settings using Camera settings using Card Memory formatting management Contacts adding a contact adding a contact from Dialer editing a Contact erasing finding finding using Voice Commands Memory Status Converter Creating and Sending Messages picture text video Device Search...
Page 161 Banner Dialing Font Size Wallpaper File Save Options Getting Started Activating Your Phone Understanding this User Manual Voicemail Health and Safety Information Keypad Volume Making Calls emergency calls three-way calling using Speed Dial using the Dialer voice dialing Memo Pad...
Page 162 Message Folders Drafts Voicemail Messaging picture messages text messages video messages microSD card formatting installing management removing M-Ratings Multimedia Phone Safety Phone Settings Airplane Mode Language Security Settings System Select Picture Messages creating and sending...
Page 163 Pictures SAR values Security Settings Lock Phone Resetting Your Phone Restriction Settings Airplane Mode Alerts Auto Retry Backlight Banner Call Call Answer Call Settings Dialing Font Size Display Keypad Volume Language Location Lock Phone Memory Manager Phone Info Phone Settings...
Page 164 Ringer Type Security Security Settings Sounds System Select TTY Mode Voice Privacy Volume/Vibrate Wallpaper Sketch Pad Sound Settings Alerts Keypad Volume Ringer Type Volume/Vibrate Standard Limited Warranty Stop Watch Text Conventions Text Messages creating and sending Timer Tip Calculator Tools T-Ratings...
Page 165 TTY Mode UL Certification Video Messages creating and sending Videos Voice Commands settings using voice dialing Voice Privacy Voicemail listening setting up Warranty Information World Time...

Samsung SCH-R631 User Manual

Section 1: Getting Started

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Section 3: Call Functions

Section 4: Understanding Your Contacts

Section 5: Messaging

Section 6: Pictures and Video

Section 7: Multimedia and Web

Section 8: Tools

Section 9: Changing Your Settings

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Section 10: Health and Safety Information

Section 11: Warranty Information

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