Page 1 P O R T A B L E D u a l - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
Page 2: Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
Page 3: Open Source Software
MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ... 4 Understanding this User Manual ......4 Notes and Tips ........4 Using the Battery .
Page 6 Section 7: Messaging ... 56 Types of Messages ....... . . 56 Retrieving New Messages .
Page 7 Health and Safety Information ..... . . 127 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....128 UL Certified Travel Adapter .
Page 8: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started Understanding this User Manual The chapters of this manual generally follow the same order as the menus and sub-menus in your phone. A robust index for quick reference to most features begins on page 150. Also included is important safety information that you should know before using your phone.
Page 9: Battery Indicator
If you continue to operate the phone without charging, it shuts down. Using A Non-Supported Battery Samsung handsets do not support the use of a non-supported battery. When using a non-supported battery you will hear a series of beeps and you will see a warning message that indicates “NON SUPPORTED BATTERY.
Page 10 Insert the top end of the battery into the phone housing using the Directional arrow printed on the battery. The gold contacts at the battery end must align with contacts on the phone. Push bottom end of the battery down until it snaps into place.
Page 11 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. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage. Note: The phone can be used while charging but will charge faster when powered off.
Page 12: Turning Your Phone On And Off
Wall Charger The wall charger is a convenient, light-weight charger that rapidly charges your phone from any 120/ 220 VAC outlet. Pull the connector cover out and turn to expose the connector. Insert the wall charger adapter end with the arrow up into the connector at the bottom of the phone.
Page 13: Setting Up Voicemail
Setting Up Voicemail* Voicemail allows callers to leave voice messages. Note: Once your voicemail account has been set up, you can use the voicemail selection 5 (under the Messaging menu) to view details of voice messages in your voicemail box. Voicemail Setup Press and hold or dial...
Page 14 To remove the card: Pull the microSD card cover out and turn to expose the card slot. Correct Incorrect Press in the microSD card to unlock and remove.
Page 15: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines key features of your phone as well as screens and icons that display when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone – High Speed Data (1x Technology) – Global Positioning (GPS) Technology for VZ Navigator –...
Page 16 Features (Slide Open) Earpiece: The earpiece allows you to hear the other caller. Left Soft Key: This key is used to navigate through menus and applications by selecting the choice indicated on the lower left area of the display screen. Music Key: Touch to launch music player.
Page 17: Closed View Of Your Phone
Closed View of Your Phone The following shows the main features of the phone. Features (Side view) Volume Key: Allows you to adjust the master volume or adjust the voice volume during a call. To mute the ringer during an incoming call, press the volume key up or down. Also press and hold the key, to activate Sound Off mode/ Normal mode.
Page 18: Command Keys
Command Keys Functions for the soft keys are defined by what appears above each in the display. There are two soft keys, the left soft key and the right soft key Left Soft Key Some functions of the left soft key are as follows. Touch the Message (left) soft key to open the Message menu.
Page 19: Understanding The Display Screen
Press the Send key to pick up a waiting call. Press the Send • again to switch back to the other call. Directional Keys Use the Directional keys (up, down, left, right) to browse menus, sub-menus, and lists. Each key also acts as a shortcut to launch applications.
Page 20 Display icons The following list contains icons that may appear in your display. Airplane Mode: Appears when Airplane Mode is on. When on, all RF functions for your phone are disabled, and you cannot use your phone to place or receive calls. Roaming: Your phone is outside your home area.
Page 21 Music Only Mode: Indicates Music Only Mode is active on your device. When Music Only Mode is active the device acts as a music player only and you will not be able to receive or make phone calls. Voice Commands Activate: Indicates Voice Commands is active on your device.
Page 22 New Msgs: You’ve received a new text, page or web alert message. You’re also notified of a new message by animations and sound. Calendar Appt: Your phone displays this icon when you have a calendar event scheduled. Voicemail: You’ve received a voicemail message, page or web alert message.
Page 23: Section 3: Call Functions
Section 3: Call Functions This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. Making a Call Slide the phone up and enter the phone number to call using the numeric keypad and press the Send key Answering a Call You can answer calls with either the slide open or closed.
Page 24: Recent Calls
Note: During a call turn on Whisper Mode when speaking softly or when the caller cannot hear your voice clearly. This mode is useful in meetings or public places. Touch the Directional key to highlight a menu. Touch to open the highlighted menu or to activate the feature.
Page 25 • Date: The date of the call. • Duration: The duration of the calls made or received. Touch the right soft key Options to display the following options: • Save to Contacts: Save the number to your Contacts list. Note: If save doesn't appear, that entry is already in your Contacts list. •...
Page 26 Creating or Updating Contacts Using Call History Slide the phone up and press the Send key touch the Directional key up or down until the desired number is highlighted. Touch the right soft key Options. Save to Contacts is highlighted. Touch Touch the Directional key up or down to highlight Add New Contact or Update Existing.
Page 27: Contacts
An UPDATE EXISTING pop-up screen with a selection list of entry types displays. Touch the Directional key or down to highlight the desired type then touch The number is added to the selected entry and saved to your Contacts. Deleting Call History Entries Slide the phone up and press the Send key touch the Directional key up or down until the...
Page 28: Roaming
Slide the phone up and touch the right soft key Contacts. Touch the Directional key until the contact that you want to call is highlighted then touch VIEW. Details for the contact appear in the display. Note: To quickly locate a name, press (or multi-press) any key on the keypad that corresponds to the first, second, and/or third letters of the contact’s name.
Page 29: Voice Commands
Voice Commands Voice Commands is advanced speech recognition software that can be used to activate a wide variety of functions on your phone. Voice Commands software automatically voice activates all contacts for voice dialing and searching, no pre-recording or training needed. Speak phone numbers naturally to dial, and use voice commands to navigate phone menus.
Page 30 – Timeout: Allows you to set the timeout interval. If not used within 5 sec or 10 sec Voice Command will timeout and return to the home screen. • Key Settings: Allows you to select the method the Voice Command menu can be accessed.
Page 31 The number that you said is repeated through the speaker and your phone dials the number. If Voice Commands is not sure of the number that you said, a list of possible matches appears in the display. You’re asked to confirm the correct number as Voice Commands displays the results.
Page 32 Send <Msg Type> Send Text Slide the phone up and press the Voice Commands key A list of commands appears in the display and the audio prompt "Please say a command" plays through the earpiece or speakerphone. Say “Send Text” at a distance of 3-12 inches from the microphone.
Page 33 Goto <Menu> The “Go To” command allows you to access a menu within the phone (for example, “Go to Contacts”). If no menu option is stated, a list of options will be provided. Opening Menus and Applications To navigate menu items on your phone or to open select applications using Voice Commands, perform the following: Slide the phone up and press the Voice Commands key A list of commands appears in the display and the audio...
Page 34 • "Time": Displays and announces the current time through the earpiece or speakerphone—if it is enabled. • "Signal Strength": Displays and announces the current EVDO and 1x signal strength levels through the earpiece or speakerphone—if it is enabled. • "Battery Level": Displays and announces the current battery level through the earpiece or speakerphone—if it is enabled.
Page 35 types for that contact. Say what you would liked modified. After the selected modification is finished, “Contact updated” will be announced. • To erase a contact, say “Erase”. The contact highlighted on your display will be erased if confirmed. “Erase contact?” will be asked. Say “Yes”...
Page 36 Help Provides helpful information on how to use Voice Commands. Slide the phone up and press the Voice Commands key A list of commands appears in the display and the audio prompt “Please say a command” plays through them earpiece or speakerphone. Say, "Help"...
Page 37: Section 4: Menu Navigation
Section 4: Menu Navigation This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. An outline of the available menus of your phone is included. Menu Navigation Access menus using the Directional key , or use a shortcut. ™ Your Trance comes with the Violin display theme as the default display theme.
Page 38 Menu Number Accelerators You can also access menus and sub-menus faster and with fewer key presses using menu number accelerators. To access a menu or sub-menu quickly, touch MENU, then enter the menu and/or sub-menu number(s) for the feature desired. See the following examples for standard menu navigation and number accelerators using the default Violin display theme, Grid main menu layout.
Page 39: Menu Outline
Menu Outline The following list shows the menu structure and indicates the accelerator number assigned to each option. Contacts 1: New Contact 2: Contact List 3: Groups 1: Business 2: Colleague 3: Family 4: Friends 4: Speed Dials 5: In Case of Emergency 6: My Name Card Messaging 1: New Message...
Page 40 1: Get New Pictures 1: Get New Applications 2: My Pictures 3: Take Picture 4: Online Album 3: Games 1: Get New Applications 4: Mobile Web 5: Browse & Download 1: Get New Applications 6: Extras 1: Get New Applications Email 1: Mobile Email 2: Mobile Web Mail...
Page 41 1: Get New Ringtones 2: Vibrate 3: Reminder 2: Pic/Voice message 1: Tone 1: Get New Ringtones 2: Vibrate 3: Reminder 3: Voicemail 1: Tone 1: Get New Ringtones 2: Vibrate 3: Reminder 4: Emergency Tone 5: Missed Calls 1: Tone 1: Get New Ringtones 2: Vibrate 3: Reminder...
Page 42 7: Dial Fonts 1: Font Style 2: Size 8: Menu Fonts 1: Font Style 2: Size 9: Clock Format 6: Touch Settings 1: Touch Vibrate 2: Sensitivity Level 7: Phone Settings 1: Airplane Mode 2: Set Shortcuts 3: Voice Command Settings 1: TXT Msg Readout 2: Confirm Choices 3: Sensitivity...
Page 43 5: My Sounds 6: My Contacts 7: Move All To Card 3: Card Memory* 1: Card Memory Usage 2: My Pictures 3: My Ringtones 4: My Music 5: My Sounds 6: My Contacts 7: Move All To Phone 0: USB Mode *: Phone Info 1: My Number 2: SW/HW Version...
Page 44: Section 5: Entering Text
Section 5: Entering Text This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone. This section also describes how to use T9 Word text entry system to reduce the amount of key strokes associated with entering text. Changing the Text Entry Mode While composing a message, touch the left soft key Abc to display a pop-up menu with the following Text Entry...
Page 45: Entering Symbols
Now, for practice, enter the word “Hello” into your message by pressing each of the following keys only once: T9 Word recognizes that the most frequently used word for the sequence of numbers entered. The word you just entered is “HELLO.”...
Page 46: Entering Upper And Lower Case
Enter the phone number or Email address of the recipient, then touch the Directional key Text field. Touch the left soft key Abc to display a pop-up menu containing the text entry mode options. Abc is highlighted by default. Touch the Directional key up or down to highlight 123, then touch Enter the key that corresponds with the number that you wish to enter.
Page 47: Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts This section allows you to manage your daily contacts by storing their name and number in your Address Book. Opening Contacts Menu The Contacts menu provides access to powerful features such as adding Groups, creating and sending vCards, and viewing the phone number assigned to your phone by Verizon Wireless.
Page 48: Adding A Contact
Street icon. Enter a street address for the entry in this field. City icon. Enter a city for the entry in this field. State icon. Enter a state for the entry in this field. Zip Code icon. Enter a zip code for the entry in this field.
Page 49 Method 2 Adding a number to a new or existing Contact from the home screen You can add new numbers to the Contacts by simply entering the number from the home screen, then following the necessary prompts to complete the process. Slide the phone up and enter the number to save using the keypad, then touch the left soft key You’re prompted to select from Add New Contact ,...
Page 50: Adding Pauses
Note: You can assign a speed dial location to each number associated with the contact (Home, Work, Mobile 1, Mobile 2, and Fax.). When you’re finished entering information for the entry, touch SAVE. The entry is saved to your Contacts. If you selected Update Existing, the Contact List opens in Search mode.
Page 51: Contact Groups
• Add Wait: A hard pause stops the calling sequence until further input from you. When you’re finished entering information for the entry, touch the right soft key Save. Continue with Step 2, Method 2 for Adding a number to a new or existing Contact from the home screen.
Page 52 Touch to save the selection to the designated group. Create a New Group In addition to the four groups already in your phone, you can create additional groups (a maximum of 26). New group names must be within a 32-character limit. Slide the phone up and touch Directional key to highlight the...
Page 53 Note: You can mark up to 10 members of a group for message distribution. If you try to mark an 11th member, you’ll be notified that “MAXIMUM NUMBER OF RECIPIENTS IS 10”. Enter the content of your message using the keypad. To send the text message, touch Send a Picture Message to Members of a Group Note: Only available within Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area.
Page 54: Finding A Contacts Entry
menu and touch . Press groups appear in the display. Highlight the desired group name and touch the right soft Options. Highlight New Voice Msg and touch Touch the Directional key up or down to highlight the contacts in the group to which you want to send a message.
Page 55: Deleting A Contact Entry
Touch the Directional key up or down to highlight the name, number, Email address, or other field that you wish to edit. Touch to backspace and delete numbers, text, or symbols. Touch and hold to erase all numbers in the highlighted field.
Page 56: Emergency Contacts
3-touch dialing Call phone numbers assigned to memory locations 100 through 999 by briefly pressing the first and second keys, then pressing and holding the third key. For example, to dial location number 113, briefly press , then press and hold Assign a speed dial location Slide the phone up and touch Directional key...
Page 57 Press From Contacts to add an emergency number from your contacts list. Select a Contact and touch Add Contact Emergency Contact Added Press New Contact to enter a new contact as an emergency number. Enter Contact information and touch SAVE. The Emergency Contact is added and is displayed in the Contact List in red font.
Page 58: My Name Card
My Name Card My Name Card allows you to create a virtual business card. Once completed, you can send the card to recipients as a vCard attachment. Slide the phone up and touch Directional key to highlight the menu and touch .
Page 59: Finding My Phone Number
™ Trance Note: If your is not paired already with the destination device, follow the instructions onBluetooth Menu for Bluetooth Search. Highlight Yes to connect to the other device and touch The other device will ask to connect. Touch “CONNECTING” appears in the display. When the information is exchanged, a message will appear that the transfer is complete.
Page 60: Section 7: Messaging
Section 7: Messaging This section allows you to send or receive different types of messages. It also includes the features and functionality associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your phone is capable of sending Email, text, picture, and voice messages. Send Email, text, picture, and voice messages by simply entering the Email address or the phone number of the recipient in the To: <...>...
Page 61: Threaded Messaging
• Auto Erase Inbox : Erases the oldest message of the same type (Text or Picture-Voice) when the maximum number of received messages of that type is exceeded in the Inbox. For example, When the Inbox exceeds 150 text messages, the first message in the list is replaced with the next incoming message.
Page 62 Enter the phone number or Email address of the recipient. At any point while entering your recipient(s) phone number or Email address, touch the left soft key right soft key Add soft keys to display additional options. – Touch the left soft key 123 to change Text Entry Mode.
Page 63 To send the message, touch SEND. Messaging...
Page 64: Creating And Sending Picture Messages
Creating and Sending Picture Messages Note: Only available within Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area. Picture Message combines text, picture, and sound creating an intuitive message. This is also known as Multimedia Messaging (MMS). Slide the phone up and touch Directional key to highlight the menu and touch .
Page 65: Creating And Sending A Voice Message
Note: If you do not select an option touch the to return to your message. Touch the Directional key down to highlight the Picture field. Touch the left soft key a picture, and follow the prompts. Touch the highlighted image. Highlight the Sound field.
Page 66 Touch the right soft key Add to add a recipient From Contacts, Recent Calls, or Groups. Touch the key to move to the Voice field. Your voice recording is shown. Touch the right soft key to display a pop-up menu with the options listed: •...
Page 67: Receiving Picture Messages
Once all fields are complete, touch Retrieving a Text Message When you receive a message the message ringer sounds, (unless turned off), and NEW TXT MESSAGE appears in the display along with the closed envelope icon . The date and time of the message also appear in the display.
Page 68: Receiving Voice Messages
• Erase : Deletes the message. Only displays in menu when a sound byte is attached to the message that was sent. • Save Picture: Saves the picture in a Picture message to My Pictures. • Save As Ringtone: Saves the sound byte received with the message as a ringtone.
Page 69 • Erase : Deletes the message. Only displays in menu when a sound byte isn’t attached to the message that was sent. • Save As Ringtone: Saves the sound byte received with the message as a ringtone. • Save Sound: Saves the sound received with the message. •...
Page 70: Message Folders
Highlight the unopened message, then touch The INBOX screen appears first with information about the message. Touch DOWNLOAD to view Multimedia message. Note: If Auto Receive is set to On the message will automatically display. Message Folders Your phone provides default message folders for your Text and Multimedia messages.
Page 71 – For Picture Messages the following options may appear in the display: • Play Again: Replays the sound byte attached to a Picture Message. • Forward: Forwards the message to another recipient. • Erase: Deletes the message. Only displays in menu when a sound byte is attached to the message that was sent.
Page 72 For Text and Multimedia messages, touch reply to the message. Note: When the Inbox exceeds 150 text messages, the first message in the list is replaced with the next incoming message. Multimedia messages are replaced when the phone’s maximum memory is reached. For information on how to set Auto Erase and Auto Receive see “Changing Message Settings”...
Page 73 • Message Info: Provides the following information: Send To Number (also provides the date and time the message was sent), Priority, Message Type, Size, Attachment(s) (if a Picture, Sound or Name Card were included in the message), Status, and Cause Code.
Page 74 Compose your message using the keypad, then touch the right soft key Options. A pop-up menu appears in the display. Scroll down with the Directional key Draft is highlighted, then touch message appears in the display and your message is saved to the Drafts folder.
Page 75: Erase Options
• Add Quick Text: Choose from up to 15 pre-loaded messages. You can add 15 additional messages by touching the right soft key Options then press 1. New. Enter your new quick text and press SAVE. You can erase Quick Text messages by touching the left soft key Erase.
Page 76: Voicemail
Voicemail New voicemail alerts are sent via a free Text message. These messages indicate how many new and urgent voicemails are in your voice mailbox. Open the free text message to view the number of new and urgent voice messages in your voice mailbox.
Page 77 • Powerchat • Friendz • Lavachat • Best Pix • More • Search Use the on-screen application specific functions and options to use the Chat applications. Messaging...
Page 78: Section 8: Changing Your Settings
Section 8: Changing Your Settings This section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes display settings, security settings, and extra settings associated with your phone. Note: All instructions on accessing or changing the features will begin from the SETTINGS AND TOOLS menu.
Page 79: Bluetooth Service Profiles
Bluetooth Service Profiles Actually, the Bluetooth specification is a protocol that describes how the short-range wireless technology works, whereas individual profiles describe the services supported by individual devices. Profiles reduce the chance that different devices will not work together. Your phone supports the following Bluetooth profile services: •...
Page 80: Bluetooth Settings
Press Bluetooth Menu. Add New Device is highlighted, touch Note: If you have NOT already activated Bluetooth on the phone, the message: “TURN BLUETOOTH POWER ON?” displays. Highlight Yes to activate or No to exit and touch The prompt: “PLACE DEVICE YOU ARE CONNECTING TO IN DISCOVERABLE MODE.”...
Page 81: Sounds Settings
• My Phone Info: Shows the handset information. • Auto Pairing: Allows you to turn automatic pairing of Bluetooth devices on or off. Transferring vCalendar events via Bluetooth You can transfer vCalendar events via Bluetooth. Use the following steps: Slide the phone up and touch Directional key to highlight the Settings &...
Page 82: Keypad Sounds
Touch the Directional key to highlight the option you want and touch SET. If you want to skip a setting, touch the right soft key Skip to move to the next setting. Once you have set your desired settings you will return to the Sound Settings menu.
Page 83: Digit Dial Readout
• Emergency Tone: Allows you to set the alert for emergency dialing. The options for emergency tone are: – Alert: Phone plays the Emergency Dialing tone except when the master volume setting is Vibrate or All Sounds Off. Note: If Emergency Tone is set to Alert and Master Volume is set to Vibrate, the handset will vibrate after emergency dialing.
Page 84: Display Settings
• ERI: Sounds an alert when you go into and out of your coverage areas. • Minute Beep: While on a call your phone beeps after every minute of usage. • Call Connect: Sounds an alert when a call is connected and when a call has ended.
Page 85 Banner Banner allows you to create your own personalized greeting that appears in home screen. Or you can display the network to which you are subscribed. To create a personal banner: Slide the phone up and touch Directional key to highlight the Settings &...
Page 86: Display Themes
• Display: The following options are for the Main LCD. Duration : Can be set to 7 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds, Always – Brightness : Touch the Directional key – the brightness. • Keypad: The following options are for the keypad. 7 Seconds : The keypad is on for 7 seconds.
Page 87 Touch the left soft key Preview. Touch the Directional left or right to cycle through thumbnails of the themes. White Violin Touch the left soft key List to return to the list. Make your selection and touch Main Menu Settings Menu Layout Choose 3 preset main menu layout themes for the menu display.
Page 88 • Personalizing: Choose Personalizing to display: Media Center, Messaging, My Ringtones, My Pictures, My Music, Contacts, Recent Calls, Games and Settings & Tools. Highlight a setting and touch Replace Menu Items Change the preset navigation menu layout display. Slide the phone up and touch Directional key to highlight the Settings &...
Page 89: Menu Fonts
Reset Menu Settings Resets the preset main menu layout display. Slide the phone up and touch Directional key to highlight the Settings & Tools menu and touch Display Settings. Press Main Menu Settings. Press Menu Items. Touch the Directional key from the following: •...
Page 90: Touch Settings
• Helvesegoe (default) • Cool Jazz Press Size and touch • Size: Choose Normal or Large. Touch the Directional key left or right to highlight a setting and touch Clock Format This menu allows you to have time displayed in digital or analog format.
Page 91: Phone Settings
Touch Vibrate Slide the phone up and touch Directional key to highlight the Settings & Tools menu and touch Press Touch Settings. Press Touch Vibrate. The following options appear in the display: • On: Select to turn on vibration. • Off: Select to turn off vibration. Touch to save changes.
Page 92: Set Shortcuts
Set Shortcuts Set Shortcuts allows you to personalize menu settings for Set My Shortcuts and Set Directional Keys. Choose menu settings for each of the shortcut options under Set My Shortcuts. In addition, you can personalize 3 Directional keys with Set Directional Keys. Slide the phone up and touch Directional key to highlight the...
Page 93: Current Country
Language Change the display language from English to Espanol or vice versa. Slide the phone up and touch Directional key to highlight the Settings & Tools menu and touch Phone Settings. Press Language. Select a language and touch Location Note: This feature is only available on the Verizon Wireless network. The Location Global Positioning Service (GPS) setting identifies your location to the network.
Page 94 Security The Security menu allows you to lock your phone, set restrictions, and other security options. Slide the phone up and touch Directional key to highlight the Settings & Tools menu and touch Phone Settings. Press Security. Enter the lock code (factory settings are the last four digits of your telephone number) and touch options appear in the display: •...
Page 95 At the “RE-ENTER NEW CODE” prompt, re-enter lock code and touch “PHONE ONLY CODE SET” or “CALLS & SERVICES CODE SET” message appears in display confirming your lock code changed. Note: Your phone does not allow you to view the lock code for obvious security reasons.
Page 96 Press Phone Lock Setting. The following options display: • Unlocked: If locked, unlocks the device or phone, depending on your selection. • On Power Up: The Lock Code is required whenever you power up the phone. Select an option and touch Lock Phone Now Slide the phone up and touch Directional key...
Page 97: Quick Search
Call Emergency Numbers in Lock Mode In Lock Mode, you can dial 911 to place an emergency call. Note: If you dial 911, your phone dials the emergency number immediately (no prompt). System Select The System Select menu allows you to set your roaming options. For more information, refer to “Roaming Options”...
Page 98: Slide Auto Lock
Touch the Directional key up to search for Contacts. If a match is found, the name(s) appear in the display. Press the Send key key to call the contact. Searching for a Menu Item Note: Quick Search must be turn on to perform the procedures listed below. Slide the phone up and press the first three numeric keys that correspond to the letters of the Menu item name.
Page 99: Call Settings
Call Settings The Call Settings menu allows you to select the method for answering incoming calls, setting redial options, setting data options, voice privacy, and more. Answer Options The Answer Options menu allows you to select the method for answering incoming calls. Slide the phone up and touch Directional key to highlight the...
Page 100: Voice Privacy
Your phone is fully TTY compatible. Connect the TTY equipment to the headset jack. Before you can use your phone with a TTY device, you’ll need to enable TTY functions in the phone. Slide the phone up and touch Directional key to highlight the Settings &...
Page 101: Memory
Press Voice Privacy. The following options appear: • On • Off Select an option and touch DTMF Tones Use this menu to set DTMF settings to Normal, or Long. Slide the phone up and touch Directional key to highlight the Settings &...
Page 102 Slide the phone up and touch Directional key to highlight the Settings & Tools menu and touch Memory. The following options are available: • Save Options: You can set your Pictures and Sounds to be saved to either phone memory or card memory. •...
Page 103: Usb Auto Detection
™ Your has the ability to automatically detect connection Trance of a Samsung USB data cable from your computer to the phone. Refer to the illustration on the next page for the Samsung data USB cable connection ™ Warning!: Before connecting the...
Page 104: Phone Info
Phone Info The Phone Info menu allows you to view the software and hardware information, your assigned number, and an icon glossary for your phone. Slide the phone up and touch Directional key to highlight the Settings & Tools menu and touch Phone Info.
Page 105: Set-Up Wizard
Manual Updates Slide the phone up and touch Directional key to highlight the Settings & Tools menu and touch Phone Info. My Number is highlighted. Press Software Update. • Press Status to check the status of a download or update and see information on the last successful update.
Page 106: Section 9: Media Center
Section 9: Media Center This section describes how to download and play music, and tones. It also outlines how to take, and store images and sounds, and ringtones using your phone. Note: All instructions on accessing or changing the features will begin from the Media Center menu.
Page 107: Music & Tones
Music & Tones For more information, refer to “Music” on page 110. Get New Ringtones Use this option to download new ringtones from the Internet. Slide the phone up and touch Directional key to highlight the Media Center menu and touch &...
Page 108: Picture
Record New is highlighted. Touch RECORD NEW screen. Touch the left soft key RecTime to set record time. Touch During the recording, touch automatically save the recording to My Sounds or touch the left soft key Pause to pause and resume the recording appropriately.
Page 109: Take Pictures
– Via Bluetooth: Sends a selected picture to another Bluetooth enabled device. • Set As: Set the picture as the Main Wallpaper, or Picture ID. • Take Picture: Activates the camera. • Get New Pictures: Allows you to download pictures and wallpaper from the Media Center server.
Page 110 Ready Sound: The sound you hear before you capture the image. Off, Say Cheese!, Look Here!, 1,2,3,! Shutter Sound: Allows you to select a shutter sound. Off, Shutter, OK, Melody. – Reset Settings : Return camera options to default settings. •...
Page 111: Games
• Unlock; Allows you to unlock selected pictures. Highlight your selection and touch Online Album Stores pictures to your online album. Note: You must first setup your account on the Verizon Wireless website: www.verizonwireless.com before establishing a connection. Slide the phone up and touch Directional key to highlight the Media Center menu and touch...
Page 112: Mobile Web
Mobile Web Slide the phone up and touch Directional key to highlight the Media Center menu and touch Mobile Web. Tip: Alternatively to launch the Verizon Wireless Mobile Web, touch the Directional The browser is launched and a pop up screen with available applications is displayed.
Page 113: Extras
Extras Slide the phone up and touch Directional key to highlight the Media Center menu and touch Extras. Get New Applications is highlighted. Touch Highlight the desired application to download and touch Follow on screen subscription prompts and touch The download process begins. At the “App installed successfully.
Page 114: Section 10: Music
Section 10: Music This section describes how to download and play music using your phone. Inserting and Removing the microSD card For more information, refer to “Inserting and Removing the microSD card (purchased separately)” on page 9. Memory Card Formatting Formatting a microSD™...
Page 115: Music And Tones
Remove the microSD™ card from the SD card reader and insert it back into your phone. The My Music directory will automatically be created on the microSD™ memory card the first time that you access V Cast Music/My Music/Sync Music from your phone.
Page 116 Sync your music from your PC to your V CAST Music wireless device Sync your music from your PC to your V CAST Music with ® Rhapsody (Subscription and PC Downloads)* wireless phone. Note: *V CAST Over The Air Music downloads are not available. Music can be purchased and downloaded via V CAST Music with Rhapsody®...
Page 117 • Go to Home Screen: Allows you to return to the home screen. • Play Mode: Choose from Normal, Shuffle, Repeat One, Repeat All and Shuffle Repeat All for the play mode. • Add to Playlist: Adds the current song to a playlist. (A playlist must be created in order to add the song.) •...
Page 118 Creating a Playlist Slide the phone up, and touch the The music player screen appears in the display. Touch the left soft key Library. Press Playlists. Touch the left soft key New. Enter the name of the playlist and touch Adding songs to a playlist Touch the left soft key View.
Page 119 Bluetooth Music Sharing Typically, only one Bluetooth device can be connected to a handset at one time. When trying to connect a second Bluetooth device, most handsets will drop the first connection. ™ The Trance , if it detects that a Stereo Bluetooth device is connected - and the user tries to connect a second Stereo Bluetooth device - they will get a prompt asking if current BT device should be disconnected (Yes) or not (No).
Page 120: Section 11: Tools
Section 11: Tools The topics covered in this section allow you to schedule appointments, view the calendar, set an alarm, view time zones, take notes, and perform simple math calculations. Note: All instructions on accessing or changing the features will begin from the SETTINGS AND TOOLS menu.
Page 121 Use the keypad to enter the second number into your equation. Touch (=) to perform the calculation and view the result. Calculates the tip and determines how much each person should pay. Slide the phone up and touch Directional key to highlight the Settings &...
Page 122: Calendar
Enter the quantity you want converted in the text box. Note: Press to enter a decimal point. Press for a number to a negative. Touch the Directional key left or right to select the To units of money or measure for the quantity you want converted. Calendar Schedule up to eight events for any day by indicating each event’s start and end time.
Page 123 • Alert Time: Set the Alert Time to sound before the event takes place. Fill in and select event details by touching the Directional in any direction and using the alphanumeric keypad. Touch . The event is saved. View an event Slide the phone up and touch Directional key to highlight the...
Page 124: Alarm Clock
Alarm Clock Your phone has an alarm clock that can be set to go off once, or recur daily at a specific time. Once set, the alarm clock is easy to change or turn off. Set An Alarm Slide the phone up and touch Directional key to highlight the Settings &...
Page 125: Stop Watch
If you selected Tone, touch the Directional key again to highlight the second field. Touch the Directional left or right to set the alert tone to VZW Default Tone, or select a tone from My Ringtones. When all fields have correct information entered, touch SAVE to save your settings.
Page 126: World Clock
World Clock World Clock allows you to view the time of day or night in any part of the world. Slide the phone up and touch Directional key to highlight the Settings & Tools menu and touch Press Tools, World Clock. Use the left soft key Cities to display the 45 supported cities.
Page 127: Usb Mass Storage
Tip: Press and hold to cycle through text entry mode types (T9 Word, Abc, and 123). Press to cycle between lower case, all caps, and initial caps. Select a text entry mode and touch exit the pop-up menu. When you’re finished entering details for the note, touch .
Page 128: Section 12: Mobile Web
Section 12: Mobile Web This section outlines the mobile web options available. Mobile Web Mobile Web allows you to surf the web from your wireless phone. If you receive a call while using Mobile Web, the web session is suspended during the call. Once the call ends, your Mobile Web session resumes where you left off.
Page 129: Mobile Web Soft Keys
Mobile Web Soft Keys Note: This feature is currently unavailable outside of the United States. Only available within the Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area. At the bottom of the Mobile Web display contains the browser commands. The left and right keypad are used to perform the commands in the display.
Page 130: Links
Links Note: This feature is currently unavailable outside of the United States. Only available within the Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area. Links can serve several purposes, such as jumping to a different page, to a different site, or initiating a phone call. Links are underlined (__).
Page 131: Section 13: Health And Safety Information
Section 13: 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 132: 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 Mobile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories. Go to: http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/type/ type.do?group=mobilephones&type=mobilephones...
Page 133: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones
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 134 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 135 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 136 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 137 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 138: 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 139 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 140: 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 141: Operating Environment
Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such • as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal. Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you •...
Page 142: Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices
As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position (held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder if you are using an external antenna).
Page 143 The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless phones, to assist hearing device users find phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box.
Page 144: Potentially Explosive Environments
The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy.
Page 145: Fcc Notice And Cautions
networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers. To make an emergency call: If the phone is not on, switch it on. Key in the emergency number for your present location (for example, 911 or other official emergency number).
Page 146: Other Important Safety Information
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. Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is •...
Page 147: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones
Battery Precautions Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping it, especially on a hard • surface, can potentially cause damage to the phone and battery. If you suspect damage to the phone or battery, take it to a service center for inspection.
Page 148 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 149: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of •...
Page 150: Section 14: 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 151 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 152 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 153 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 154: Index
Index Numerics 1-touch dialing 2-touch dialing 3-touch dialing Add an Entry to Another Group Adding a New Contact Entry Alarm clock icon snooze turn off the alarm Answer options Auto retry Battery charging indicator installing removing Bluetooth about Bluetooth Settings Browse and Download Calendar add a new event...
Page 155 three-touch two-touch Directional Keys Disable alarm Display backlight banner language screen icons Display Settings Display Themes Drafts folder Emergency Contacts Adding Emergency Contacts Unassign an Emergency Contact End key Entering Text changing text entry mode entering numbers entering symbols entering upper and lower case using Word Mode Extras Finding a Contacts Entry...
Page 156 Installing the Battery Language setting Left soft key Links Lock code, changing Lock Mode placing an emergency call Lock phone Main Menu Making a call Manage My Pics Media Center Memory Card Formatting Menu Fonts Menu Navigation menu outline Menu Number Accelerators Message Folders Drafts erase options...
Page 157 Powering off Powering on Receive messages in call Receive text messages Receiving PICTURE Messages Receiving VOICE Messages Removing battery Retrieving a Message Return to last menu Return to the previous menu Reviewing sent Right soft key Roaming definition options SAR values Security edit lock code lock phone...
Page 158 Transferring vCalendar events via Bluetooth T-Ratings TTY Mode Turning Your Phone On and Off Two-touch dialing UL Certification Understanding Your Address book Using Contacts List Understanding Your Contacts Understanding Your Phone display screen features of your phone Using the Battery V CAST Music with Rhapsody®...

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Section 1: Getting Started

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Section 3: Call Functions

Section 4: Menu Navigation

Section 5: Entering Text

Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts

Section 7: Messaging

Section 8: Changing Your Settings

Section 9: Media Center

Section 10: Music

Section 11: Tools

Section 12: Mobile Web

Section 13: Health and Safety Information

Section 14: Warranty Information

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