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Samsung Tint SCH-R420 Series User Manual

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( S C H - R 4 2 0
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  • Page 1 Samsung Tint™ ( S C H - R 4 2 0 S e r i e s ) P O R T A B L E T R I - B A N D M O B I L E...

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

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

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ...4 Understanding this User Manual ......4 Installing the Battery ....... . . 5 Removing the Battery .
  • Page 5 Health and Safety Information ..... . . 118 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....119 UL Certified Travel Adapter .
  • Page 6 FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices ....... 130 Potentially Explosive Environments .

  • Page 7: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your Samsung Tint™ 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: Installing 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. Insert the top end of the battery first, matching the gold contacts on the inside of the battery to those on the phone.

  • Page 9: 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 10: Activating Your Phone

    The battery indicator ( ) in the upper-right corner of the display indicates power level. Monitor the battery strength and ensure your battery is adequately charged. Five bars ( ) indicate a full charge. An empty battery icon ( ) indicates a near empty battery. A blinking empty battery icon ( indicate you have two to three minutes before the battery is too low to operate the phone.

  • Page 11: Setting Up Your Voicemail

    Press and hold for two or more seconds. Your phone powers off. Note: If your phone is on and you press phone will not power off. This prevents your phone from being turned off accidentally. Setting Up Your Voicemail Voicemail allows callers to leave voice messages, which can be retrieved any time.

  • Page 12: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also describes the screen format and the icons that will be displayed when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Domestic and international voice and text messaging service (available •...

  • Page 13: Open View (Front) Of Your Phone

    Front Display — Indicates the status of your phone, including status icons, message indicators, signal strength, and so on. Headset Connector — Used to connect an optional headset (for hands free operation) or an optional TTY device. Camera-Speakerphone-PTT Key — Launches the Camera feature of your phone, places your phone in Speakerphone mode, or launches the ChatLINK PTT( Push-To-Talk) feature.

  • Page 14: Command Keys

    Navigation Key — In Menu mode, lets you scroll through the phone menu options. In Standby mode, lets you access preset functions and one user-defined function. 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.

  • Page 15: Right Soft Key

    Some functions of the Left soft key ( In standby mode and with the Shortcut Icon Display setting On, press • the MENU soft key ( ) to open the Main Menu. (For more information, refer to “Shortcut Icon” on page 104.) In standby mode and with the Shortcut Icon Display setting Off, press •...

  • Page 16: Understanding The Display Screen

    To erase the entire sentence, press and hold • To back up one menu level, briefly press • End Key Press and hold the End key to turn your phone on or off. • Briefly press once to disconnect a call. •...
  • Page 17 The bottom line of the display shows current soft key functions. The sample screen shows that pressing the Left soft key will display the Main Menu screen, pressing OK ) will launch the highlighted application, and pressing the Right soft key will show the @metro screen. Main Display —...

  • Page 18: Shortcut Icons

    To access the Icon Glossary: In standby mode, press MENU ( ➔ Phone Info Icon Glossary. A list appears showing the icons that can appear on the top line of the displays. Shortcut Icons The following icons appear in the second line from the bottom of the display (provided the display setting Shortcut Icon is set to On) and let you launch the associated applications.

  • Page 19: Your Phone's Modes

    Backlights illuminate the display and the keypad. When you press any key or open the phone, the backlights come on. They go off when no keys are pressed within a period of time set in the Backlight menu. Note: During a phone call, the display backlight dims after 10 seconds and turns off after another 30 seconds to conserve battery power, regardless of the Backlight setting.

  • Page 20: Vibrate Mode

    Tip: You can also enter the Volume > Voice Calls sub-menu by pressing MENU ➔ ➔ ➔ Settings Sound Settings Volume key on the left side of your phone to adjust the ringer volume setting. Note: The Vibrate icon ( ) appears in the display when the phone is in Vibrate mode.

  • Page 21: Lock Mode

    To place your phone in Handsfree mode, do one of the following: Connect an optional wired headset. • – Or – Pair and connect an optional Bluetooth technology headset or • handsfree car kit. (For more information, refer to “Add New Device” on page 89.) Camera Mode Camera mode lets you take pictures with your phone’s camera.

  • Page 22: Section 3: Call Functions

    Section 3: Call Functions This section provides procedures for making and answering calls. This section also describes features, such as call logs and call timers, that help you make calls and manage your call time. Making a Call With the phone on, enter the number you wish to call using the keypad.

  • Page 23: Speed Dialing

    Press the Options soft key. The following pause options appear in the display: • 2-Sec Pause — A 2-second pause after which dialing resumes. • Wait — A hard pause (waits for input from you). Use the Up/Down navigation or arrow keys to highlight the desired pause.

  • Page 24: Voice Dialing

    Press the number key representing the second digit of the desired Contact’s speed dial number. Press and hold the number key representing the third digit of the desired Contact’s speed dial number. Example: To speed dial the Contacts entry assigned to speed dial 325, press , press , then press and hold Voice Dialing...
  • Page 25 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. (For more information, refer to “Choice Lists” on page 75.) • Press the Repeat soft key to say the name again. •...

  • Page 26: 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 27: Call Answer

    Tip: You can also enter the Volume > Voice Calls sub-menu by selecting ➔ ➔ ➔ MENU Settings Sound Settings Volume key on the left side of your phone to adjust the ringer volume setting. Note: The Vibrate icon ( ) appears in the display when the phone is in Vibrate mode.

  • Page 28: Calls Logs

    During an incoming call, press the Volume key ( on the left side of the phone up or down to silence the ringer. Ignore an Incoming Call Ignored calls are immediately forwarded to Voicemail. During an incoming call, press the Ignore soft key. The incoming call is forwarded to Voicemail.
  • Page 29 The following Calls Logs appear in the display: • Outgoing Calls — Stores and lists records of the last 90 calls you originated (outgoing) on your phone. • Incoming Calls — Stores and lists records of the last 90 calls you received and answered (incoming) on your phone.
  • Page 30 You can erase any or all calls from individual calls logs (Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, or Missed Calls) or from all calls logs at the same time (All Calls). In standby mode, select MENU Use the Navigation key to highlight Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, Missed Calls, or All Calls, then press the key.

  • Page 31: Data Counter

    • Lifetime Calls — Shows the total number and duration of all calls made with and received by your phone since being activated. Press Reset to reset the highlighted timer. Press Reset All to reset all of the timers except Lifetime Calls.

  • Page 32: Section 4: Menu Navigation

    Section 4: Menu Navigation This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of all the available menus associated with your phone. Menu Navigation Access the menus and sub-menus in your phone using the Navigation key ( ) and soft keys ( shortcut.

  • Page 33: Navigation Key Shortcuts - Shortcut Icon On

    In standby mode, press the Up or Down Navigation key to launch that key’s corresponding application in the pattern shown here. Contacts* Left Navigation Messages* Navigation Key Shortcuts — Shortcut Icon Off In standby mode, press a Navigation key to launch that key’s corresponding application in the pattern shown here.
  • Page 34 To launch an application: Highlight the desired Shortcut Icon using the Left and Right navigation keys. Press OK (...

  • Page 35: Section 5: Entering Text

    Section 5: Entering Text This section outlines how to select the desired text entry mode when entering characters using the phone keypad. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the number of key strokes needed to enter text. Changing the Text Entry Mode Text messages can be made up of alphabetical characters, numbers, and symbols.

  • Page 36: Using T9 ® Mode

    While composing a text message, press the Left soft key, then select T9Word. For practice, enter the word “Samsung” by pressing each of the following keys only once: T9 Word recognizes that the most commonly used word for the numeric sequence you just entered is “Samsung.”...

  • Page 37: Using Abc Mode

    To replace the currently displayed text with an alternative, highlight the preferred alternative and press Note: To enter a space, press the key. To enter a period, press the key. (For other symbols, see “Entering Symbols” on page 35) Adding Words to T9 Word The T9 Word dictionary may not contain an obscure word, such as the latest technical jargon or slang.

  • Page 38: Entering Symbols

    Enter symbols such as “@” or “%” into a text message. While composing a text message, press the Left soft key, then select Symbols. The first of three symbol screens appears in the display. Use the Prev and Next soft keys to page through the other symbols, if desired.

  • Page 39: 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. Contacts Up to 500 entries can be stored in Contacts. Each entry can have up to five associated phone numbers and one Email address.

  • Page 40: Finding A Contacts Entry

    Note: You can also press the keypad number key that corresponds to the menu option number. Finding a Contacts Entry Voice Method Use the VoiceSignal Lookup command to view contact information for any named contact stored in your Contacts list by saying the name.
  • Page 41 Use the Navigation key to highlight an option, then press highlighted option’s sub-menu appears in the display. Quick Search Method For information on enabling Quick Search, see “Quick Search” on page 114. In standby mode and with Quick Search enabled, press the first few numeric keys that correspond to the letters of the Contact’s name.

  • Page 42: Adding A New Contacts Entry

    – Send Txt Msg — Create and send a text message to the selected Contact. – Send Pic Msg — Create and send a picture message to the selected Contact. – Call — Dial the number associated with the name. –...

  • Page 43: Editing A Contacts Entry

    Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight one of the following fields: • Mobile • Home • Work • Pager • Email • Group • Ringtone • Fax Enter a phone number in the highlighted field. Repeat steps 3 and 4 as needed. Press to save the new entry.
  • Page 44 When you’re finished changing the contents of a field, press . Your changes are saved and a confirmation message appears in the display. Add Pauses to Contacts Numbers Calls to automated systems such as banking services often require a password or account number. Instead of manually entering these numbers, you can store them in a Contacts entry with the phone number and with special characters called pauses, up to a maximum of 32 digits.
  • Page 45 Find the Contacts entry you want to edit. (For more information, refer to “Finding a Contacts Entry” on page 37.) Use the Up/Down navigation keys to highlight the desired Contacts entry, then press Edit. The Edit Contact screen appears in the display. Use the Up/Down navigation keys to highlight the Email field.

  • Page 46: Saving A Number After A Call

    call from that Contact instead of the ringtone currently assigned to Voice Calls. Find the Contacts entry you want to edit. (For more information, refer to “Finding a Contacts Entry” on page 37.) Use the Up/Down navigation keys to highlight the desired Contact, then press Edit.

  • Page 47: Speed Dial

    Follow the instructions in the upcoming sections depending on whether the number is a new entry or you wish to add it to an existing entry. Create a New Entry Use the Navigation key to highlight Create New and press .
  • Page 48 Example: To speed dial the Contacts entry assigned to Speed Dial 5, press and hold , (1-touch dialing). To speed dial the Contacts entry assigned to Speed Dial 35, press then press and hold , (2-touch dialing). To speed dial the Contacts entry assigned to Speed Dial 235, press , press , then press and hold You can assign one or more Speed Dial numbers to a Contacts...

  • Page 49: Contacts Groups

    Find the Contacts entry you want to edit. (For more information, refer to “Finding a Contacts Entry” on page 37.) Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired entry. Press Edit. The Edit Contact screen appears in the display. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the number field marked by the Speed Dial icon ( Press Options.
  • Page 50 The Select Group screen appears in the display showing Groups similar to the following: • No Group • Business • Colleague • Family • Friends Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the Group to which you want to assign the selected Contact, then press You are returned to the Add New Entry/Edit Contact screen and the selected Group name populates the Group field.
  • Page 51 Note: To unmark a marked Contact, highlight the Contact and press MARK to clear the check mark. When you have marked the Contacts you want to add to the group, press Done. “Contact added to group” appears in the display, followed by the selected Group list including the added Contacts.

  • Page 52: Deleting A Contacts Entry

    The Erase option lets you delete a Group, thus freeing you to reassign the Contacts formerly in the Group. In standby mode, press MENU Group List screen appears in the display. Use the Up/Down navigation keys to highlight the Group that you wish to delete, then press Options.

  • Page 53: Chatlink

    ChatLINK is a downloadable Push-To-Talk (PTT) application provided by your Wireless Carrier. ChatLINK lets you conduct PTT calls with selected Contacts or Groups. Obtaining ChatLINK In standby mode, press MENU ➔ Contacts ChatLINK. If ChatLINK is not present on your phone, “Can’t find application on phone.

  • Page 54: Memory Info

    A Metro411 Directory Assistance screen appears in the display. Note: For more information about Metro411 Directory Assistance service, contact your Wireless Carrier. If Metro411 is not present on your phone, “Can’t find application on phone. Click Yes to search catalog” appears in the display.

  • Page 55: Section 7: @Metro

    Section 7: @metro With Mobile Shop, 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 e- mail, 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: Using On-Line Help

    Select the desired option to enter the option’s sub-menu and view or change settings. Using On-line Help The Help sub-menu within @metro is a short tutorial on several @metro-Mobile Shop features. View information about charges, cancelling subscriptions, buying apps, disabling apps, and more. At the @metro menu, select Help ( described in the following subsections appear in the display.

  • Page 57: 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. Types of Messages Your phone is able to send and receive Text messages and Picture messages to compatible phones and devices.

  • Page 58: Receive Text Messages

    – ABC – 123 – Symbols – Add T9 Word • Select the desired option. Press the Options to complete the message text and set message send options. The following options appear in the display: • Edit Send To — Edit the recipient’s number or e-mail address. •...
  • Page 59 When you exchange a series of text messages with a single Contact or number, your incoming messages and your sent messages will appear as if they were a “chat session”. Tip: If you prefer, you can view your messages individually. (For more information, refer to “View a Text Message Now —...

  • Page 60: Send Picture Messages In Camera Mode

    • Add To Contacts — Save the sender’s number to your Contacts. • Message Info — Shows message delivery status, addressee, size, and so on. • Extract — Lets you call the originator of the highlighted message. Highlight an option, then press for the highlighted option.
  • Page 61 Using the display as a viewfinder, when the image that you wish to send appears in the display, press the Take key ) to take a picture. Note: For more information about using the camera feature in your phone, see “Camera” on page 79. Press the Send key ( ) to save the picture and begin delivery...

  • Page 62: Send Picture Messages In Standby Mode

    Press to exit the pop-up menu without inserting a sound. 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 as the recipient will see it. •...
  • Page 63 Tip: Press the Add soft key to display a pop-up menu containing: Contacts, Groups, and Recent Calls. These options allow you to find and add recipients to the Send To: list. The Subject field appears in the display. Enter a subject for the Picture message using the keypad.

  • Page 64: Receive Picture Messages

    Note: You can record and insert a voice memo of up to 60 seconds in length, if you record first before attaching a picture. If a picture is attached before recording, the size of the voice memo is limited to the amount of remaining memory.
  • Page 65 If the new picture message is not highlighted, use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the new message. Press the key. “Connecting” appears in the display followed by “Retrieving” and a progress bar indicating that the message is downloading to your phone. Once a Picture message has been downloaded to your phone, the new Picture message appears in the display.

  • Page 66: E-Mail Messaging

    Note: For more information on received picture message options, see “Inbox” on page 64. E-Mail Messaging mail@metro lets you use your Tint™ to access your on-line e- mail account to receive and send e-mail messages. In standby mode, select MENU An E-mail account screen appears in the display.

  • Page 67: Message Boxes

    Follow prompts and information from your Wireless Carrier to setup Mobile Instant Messaging on your phone. Message Boxes Your phone stores messages in any one of five message boxes. The subsections that follow describe each message box in detail. Inbox Received messages of all types (except Voicemail) are stored in the Inbox.
  • Page 68 In standby mode, select MENU of incoming messages appears in the display. Highlight a message in the list. Press Erase to remove the highlighted message from the Inbox. Press Options. The following options appear in the display: • Reply — Compose and send a reply message to the originator of this message.

  • Page 69: Draft Box

    • Message Info — Shows message delivery status, addressee, size, and so on. • Extract — Lets you call or send a message to the originator of this message. Highlight an option, then press for the highlighted option. Messages and Lock Mode Your phone can still receive messages while in Lock Mode.
  • Page 70 In standby mode, select MENU of any draft messages that you’ve saved appears in the display. Highlight a text message that you wish to view or edit, then press Edit. The message text edit screen appears in the display. Enter or change the recipient’s number and/or e-mail address and the message text using the keypad.

  • Page 71: Erase Messages

    The following options appear in the display: • Send — Send the highlighted message to the original recipient, if the recipient’s number and/or e-mail address is included with the draft message. • Lock / Unlock — Block/permit erasure of the highlighted message.

  • Page 72: Message Settings

    In standby mode, select MENU Messages. The following options appear in the display: • Inbox — Deletes all unlocked messages stored in the Inbox. • Outbox — Deletes all unlocked messages stored in the Outbox. • Drafts — Deletes all unlocked messages stored in the Drafts box. •...
  • Page 73 Tip: You can also create new Quick Text by viewing/editing an Outbox or Drafts message and using the Save Quick Text option in the Options menu. (For more information, refer to “Review Messages in the Outbox” on page 65) • Enter/change the text content of your Quick Text using the keypad. (For more information, refer to “Entering Text”...
  • Page 74 received. With Auto Receive Off, you are prompted to download Picture messages. • Signature — Create a signature, which can be included at the bottom of outgoing Picture message text. Use the Up/Down navigation keys to highlight the desired setting. Press the key to enter the highlighted option’s sub-menu.

  • Page 75: 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 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 76: Using Links

    Links have several purposes, such as jumping to a different page, to a different site, or even initiating a phone call. Links are shown inside of brackets ([ ]). You can normally use the Left soft key ( ) to select a link when it is highlighted. How MetroWEB Keys Work The following table lists MetroWEB keys and their functions.

  • Page 77: Section 10: Voice Svc

    Section 10: Voice SVC This section explains how you can use and customize your phone’s VoiceSignal voice recognition feature. Voice SVC Options Your My Shot includes VoiceSignal, state-of-the-art voice recognition software that lets you use your voice to dial numbers, access your Contacts list, and open Tools.

  • Page 78: 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 your phone's: Status, Signal, Network, Battery, or My phone #.

  • Page 79: Digit Dialing

    In standby mode, press the MENU soft key, then select ➔ ➔ Voice SVC Voice Settings 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.
  • Page 80 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 81 To set the key or action that launches VoiceSignal, do the following: In standby mode, press the MENU soft key, then select ➔ ➔ Voice SVC Voice Settings options appear in the display: • Key Only — Press and hold call.

  • Page 82: Section 11: Multimedia

    Section 11: Multimedia Use your My Shot 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 83 When you activate your phone’s camera, the second line of the display is reserved for the current camera resolution setting and the picture counter. The center of the display shows a viewfinder image of the subject at which the camera is pointed.
  • Page 84 Memory Counter — Indicates the number of photos stored in the My Images folder and the maximum number of photos you can save at the current Resolution and Quality settings. Camera Shortcuts You can use the Navigation Keys to quickly access both the Brightness and Zoom capabilities of the built in camera.
  • Page 85 Series Shot Mode In camera mode, press the Options soft key, then highlight ➔ Series Shot. The Series shot counter ( display. Press Take ( ) for each of 5 pictures in the series. The Series shot counter indicates the number of pictures taken in the series.
  • Page 86 • Picture ID — Lets you take pictures the correct size and resolution for Contacts list picture IDs. Select the desired resolution setting. The camera applies the selected Resolution setting to your next picture. Night Shot Night Shot lets you take pictures in low light. Note: To avoid blurred pictures when taking Night Shots, hold your phone very steady for two seconds after pressing Take ( In camera mode, press the Options soft key, then highlight...
  • Page 87 • Cloudy — Use this setting when taking pictures in cloudy conditions. • Tungsten — Use this setting when taking pictures under incandescent lights. • Fluorescent — Use this setting when taking pictures under fluorescent lights. Select the desired White Balance. The camera applies the selected White Balance setting to your next picture.

  • Page 88: Using My Images Gallery

    View Mode In the Camera Settings screen, select View Mode. The following options appear in the display: • Landscape — Shows a wider, more panoramic view of the subject. • Portrait — Shows a narrower, more vertically oriented view of the subject.

  • Page 89: Using My Ringtones Gallery

    A multiple-page matrix of thumbnail views of saved photos and images appears in the display. Highlight an image or photo. Press the Camera soft key to take new photos. Press View ( ) to expand the highlighted image to fill the screen.

  • Page 90: Using My Sounds Gallery

    My Sounds lets you record and manage voice memo files and assign melodies as ringers or alerts. In standby mode, press the MENU soft key, then select ➔ Multimedia My Sounds. The following options appear in the display: • Record New — Lets you record voice memos. •...

  • Page 91: Section 12: Tools

    Section 12: Tools This section explains how you can use your phone’s Digital Assistant 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 MENU appears in the display.

  • Page 92: Registered List

    Registered List 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. Add New Device To search for available Bluetooth devices: From the Registered List select Add New Device.
  • Page 93 Select the desired option. A pop-up message appears to inform you that your phone is connected with the selected device. Connecting to a Bluetooth Device From the Registered List, Highlight the device and press Connected icon ( ) appears in the display. If you are unable to connect with the device a pop-up appears in the display.

  • Page 94: Calendar

    Lists the Bluetooth profiles your phone supports. Selecting a profile shows a description of that profile. 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 95 • Start Time — Populated with the current time (rounded to the nearest half-hour). To change the time, use the keypad. – Use the Left/Right navigation keys to select AM or PM. • End Date — Populated with highlighted Calendar date. To change the date, use the keypad.

  • Page 96: Memo Pad

    • Erase all — Erase all events from the Calendar. Highlight an option. Press option. Memo Pad Create notes and store them in Memo Pad. Notes that you create in Memo Pad can’t be prioritized or assigned an alert. Return to Memo Pad anytime to review and edit your notes.

  • Page 97: Alarm Clock

    To erase a Memo: • From the Memo Pad screen, highlight the Memo and press Options. The following options appear in the display: – Edit — Change the currently highlighted memo. – Erase — Erase the highlighted memo. – Erase all — Erase all of the unlocked memos. –...

  • Page 98: World Time

    – To select a particular Tone, use the Up/Down navigation keys to highlight the current Tone and press the Left/Right navigation key. The Alert Tone menu appears in the display. (For more information, refer to “Ringer Type” on page 105.) When you’re finished entering the time and frequency for the alarm, press SAVE.

  • Page 99: Calculator

    Use the Left/Right navigation keys to browse cities and their current times. The following cities are supported. Los Angeles Denver Dallas Chicago New York Caracas Newfoundland Buenos Aires Mid Atlantic Cape Verde London Paris Berlin Athens Helsinki Nairobi Jidda Tehran Kabul Tashkent New Delhi...

  • Page 100: Stop Watch

    Enter the first number in your equation using the keypad. (Numbers can be up to 15 digits long, and can include a decimal point followed by up to 5 digits.) • Press to enter a decimal point. • Press to change the sign for a number to a negative. Press Operator to add parentheses [( )] to your equation or to enter a Power exponent (^), such as, 3^2, which is the equivalent of 3...
  • Page 101 Area • Temperature • Using Converters To convert a currency, length, weight, volume, area, or temperature, do the following: From the Tools menu, select Converter. The following list of converters appears in the display: • Currency • Length • Weight •...
  • Page 102 Use the keypad keys to change the selected exchange rate value. Press to save the changed exchange rate. The EXCHANGE RATE list appears in the display. To change any other exchange rates, repeat Steps 3 – 6. Press to return to the Converter screen. Currency —...

  • Page 103: Tip Calculator

    Press Rate. The EXCHANGE RATE list for the From currency appears in the display. Highlight the user-added currency exchange rate to be erased. Press Erase. You are prompted to confirm the erasure. Note: The Erase soft key is undefined for preloaded Exchange Rates.

  • Page 104: Section 13: Changing Your Settings

    Section 13: Changing Your 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.

  • Page 105: Menu Style

    • Banner — Lets you change/replace the text greeting that appears in the display when your phone is in standby mode. Also lets you enable/disable an ERI (Extended Roaming Indicator) banner. • Backlight — Set backlight options for the Main Display, Keypad, and backlight Brightness.
  • Page 106 Select the desired clock. The following clock format options appear in the display: • Samsung — Main Clock only — Day, Month, and Date appear in display just below the Status Icon line. Time appears in the middle of the screen. Overwrites the current Wallpaper.
  • Page 107 If you select Personal, the Banner screen appears in the display with the Enter Text field highlighted. • Enter a word or short phrase to appear in your phone’s display while in standby mode (Up to 12 characters). (For more information, refer to “Entering Text”...

  • Page 108: Sound Settings

    From the Settings menu, select Display Settings Shortcut Icon. The following options appear in the display: • On — Shortcut Icons list appears in the display when your phone is in standby mode. • Off — Shortcut Icons list does not appear in the display. Select the preferred Shortcut Icon option.

  • Page 109: Call Settings

    Select the desired ringtone gallery. Scroll through the list of ringtones and melodies. • To play a ringtone or melody, press Play. When the desired ringtone or melody plays, press save your selection. Alerts 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.

  • Page 110: Auto Answer

    You can select a specific answer mode when you receive an incoming call. From the Settings menu, select Call Settings Answer. The following call answer options appear in the display: • Any Key — Pressing any key except the Volume key or answers a call.

  • Page 111: Data Settings

    From the Settings menu, select Call Settings 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. • Press Yes to change the TTY Mode setting. •...

  • Page 112: Phone Settings

    • Data Until Powered Off — Your phone accepts data connections until you turn off your phone. Select the desired data setting. Phone Settings Airplane Mode When set to On, Airplane Mode disables all radio functions of your phone. This prevents you from making or receiving calls, but allows you to use other features (such as the camera and the Tools) safely in sensitive environments, such as on board an aircraft.
  • Page 113 The “Enter Code” prompt appears in the display. Enter the four-digit lock code using the keypad. 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. Lock Phone Locking the phone blocks all outgoing calls except those to 911 and to the three user-programmed emergency numbers.
  • Page 114 You have the option of storing up to three emergency numbers to your phone. Each number can be up to 32 digits in length. All emergency numbers can be dialed any time, even when your phone is locked or restricted. Note: Emergency number 911 is hard-coded into your phone.
  • Page 115 You are prompted to confirm that you want to restore default settings (except for Contacts). • Press Yes to reset your phone to factory default settings. • Press No to keep the current settings. Erase All Entries Erase All Entries deletes all entries from the Contacts list. From the Security menu, select Erase All Entries.

  • Page 116: System Select

    Note: The phone automatically restarts itself. System Select 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 Select. The following roaming options appear in the display: •...

  • Page 117: Shortcut Key

    Note: The hour and minute values must be entered using two digits each (such as, 05 or 11). You must enter the hour value in 12-hour format (that is, values 01 – 12). To change am or pm, use the Left and Right navigation keys.

  • Page 118: Memory Info

    The following Navigation key options appear in the display: • Up Key • Right Key • Down Key • Left Key Note: The Right Key and Left Key shortcuts can be changed only when the Shortcut Icon display setting is set to Off. (For more information, refer to “Shortcut Icon”...

  • Page 119: Phone Info

    • My Photos — Shows total phone memory used to store Images in the My Images folder. • My Ringtones — Shows total phone memory used to store ringtones in the My Ringtones folder. • My Sounds — Shows total phone memory used to store recorded sounds in the My Sounds folder.
  • Page 120 Press to return to the Phone Info menu. MEID Lists the MEID (Mobile Equipment Identifier) number for your phone in decimal (MEID Dec) and hexadecimal (MEID Hex) formats. From the Settings menu, select Phone Info MEID Dec and MEID Hex numbers for your phone appear in the display.

  • Page 121: Section 14: Health And Safety Information

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

  • Page 122: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

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

  • Page 123: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a series of Questions and Answers for consumers relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure from wireless phones. The FDA publication includes the following information: What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called "cell,"...
  • Page 124 health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists. Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the •...
  • Page 125 cancer-causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop cancer in absence of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we don't know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health.
  • Page 126 FDA and Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts to independent investigators.
  • Page 127 was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists. Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions? Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that hands- free kits reduce risks.

  • Page 128: Road Safety

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

  • Page 130: Responsible Listening

    "The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving." For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, or visit our web-site www.ctia.org. Important!: If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric keypad, please call 1-888-901-7233. Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association.
  • Page 131 Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such • as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal. Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you •...

  • Page 132: 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 133: 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 134: Potentially Explosive Environments

    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 135: 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 136: 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 137: 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 138: 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 139: 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 140 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 141: Section 15: Warranty Information

    Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 142 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 143 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 144: 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 145 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 146 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 147 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 148 No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice.

  • Page 149: Index

    Index Symbols @metro Applications Shopping and Downloading Launching On-line Help Settings Numerics 1-Touch Dialing 2-Sec Pause 2-Touch Dialing 3-Touch Dialing Accessing Your Phone’s Settings Accessing Your Phone’s Tools Activating Your Phone Adding Contacts Dial Method Menu Method Adding Words to the T9 Dictionary Adjust Key Tone Ringer Setting...
  • Page 150 Calls Answering Answering, Setting Block Call Timer Caller ID Data Counter Emergency Ignore In-Use Menu Logs Making Notification Features Pauses Silence Ringer Speed Dialing Three-way Waiting Calls Logs Erase Calls Restrictions Camera Options Screen Screen Icons Self Timer Shortcuts Taking Pictures Camera Mode Camera Screen Charging the Battery...
  • Page 151 Names and Numbers E-Mail Emergency Calls Erase All Entry Finding Contacts Shortcut Key Method Voice Method Front Contrast Gallery Image Health and Safety Information Icon Glossary IM (Instant Messaging) Installing the Battery In-Use Menu mail@metroSM MEID Memo Pad Menu Navigation Message Settings Text Messages...
  • Page 152 NAM Selection Quick Search Security Set Time and Date Shortcut Key System Select Picture Messages Online Viewing Receiving Send in Camera Mode Settings Pictures brightness Quality Shutter Sounds Zooming In Quality, Pictures Quick Search Setting Receive Pic. Messages Receive Text Messages Removing the Battery Reset Phone Resolution, Notes About...
  • Page 153 Taking pictures Text Entering Numbers Entering Symbols Using Abc Mode ® Using T9 Mode Timer Calls Camera Tip Calculator Tools Alarm Clock Bluetooth Calculator Calendar Converter Memo Pad Stop Watch Tip Calculator World Time Tools Menu Accessing T-Ratings Travel Adapter Turning Your Phone UL Certification Understanding this User Manual...

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