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- Page 1 SCH-u740 P O R T A B L E D u a l - M o d e T E L E P H O N E User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Page 2: Intellectual Property
Company aka 3M CORPORATION DELAWARE. ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. -
Page 3: Disclaimer Of Warranties; Exclusion Of Liability
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 Getting Started ... 1 Closed View of Phone ......... . 1 Front View of Your Phone . - Page 5 Saving a Phone Number From Call History ......45 Erasing Call History ......... . . 46 Air Time .
- Page 6 Pic/Video Msg ..........95 My Pics/Videos.
- Page 7 Special #s..........133 Erase .
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Page 8: Getting Started
Getting Started Closed View of Phone 1. Hold Key 11. Camera Lens 2. Power/Accessory Connector 3. Volume Keys 4. External LCD 5. Rewind Key 6. Play/Pause Key Hold Key: Allows you to lock/unlock the music keys (i.e. Play/Pause, and Fast Forward) on the front of the phone. Power/Accessory Connector: The power/accessory interface connector is used to plug in the charging accessories and also connect any available accessory cables to your phone. -
Page 9: Front View Of Your Phone
microSD™ Card Slot: This expansion slot allows you to insert a microSD™ memory card to add additional memory and storage capacity. Flash: The built-in flash has manual and automatic capabilities. Camera Lens: Allows you to take photos or shoot video. Front View of Your Phone 1. - Page 10 Left Soft Key: This key is used to navigate through menus and applications by selecting the choice available in the Left Soft key Option. TALK Key: Allows you to place or receive a call. In idle mode, press the key once to access the recent call log. Speakerphone Key: The speakerphone key allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones and sounds offered by your phone.
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Page 11: Viewing The Display Screen
Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s interior and exterior display screens provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screens: indicates that your 1X web connection is active. Incoming voice calls go directly to Voicemail;... - Page 12 indicates that the message failed to send. indicates that you have a pending message to be sent. indicates that the message is a draft. indicates that there is URL contained in the text message. indicates that the text message is locked. A locked message cannot be deleted without confirmation.
- Page 13 indicates that the handset is in Speaker mode. indicates that the Camera is enabled. indicates that the Camcorder is enabled. indicates that the self-timer function is enabled. With the self timer enabled, a set amount of time is required prior to taking a picture. indicates that the white balance has been set to Sunny.
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Page 14: Features Of Your Phone
Your phone can also display a handy glossary of icons: MENU Press , highlight the Settings menu, and press Select Phone Info. Select Icon Glossary. Use the navigation keys to scroll through the list of icons. Features of Your Phone The SCH-u740 is lightweight, easy-to-use, reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options: •... -
Page 15: Turning Your Phone On And Off
Turning Your Phone On and Off To turn your phone on: • Press and hold to turn your phone on. Once your phone is On, it displays “Looking for Service” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode –... - Page 16 Tip: Be sure to watch your phone’s battery level indicator and charge the battery before it runs out of power. Installing the Battery To install the LiIon battery: Slide the battery cover down and lift up to remove it. Insert the top end of the battery into the phone housing by using the direction of the arrow printed on the battery.
- Page 17 Slide the battery cover up until it snaps into place. Removing the Battery Note: Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages. To remove your battery: Use your finger to lift the battery (bottom end first) up and away from the phone.
- Page 18 Always use a Samsung-approved desktop charger, travel adapter, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery. WARNING! FOR CONNECTION TO AN ELECTRICAL SUPPLY NOT LOCATED IN NORTH AMERICA, YOU MUST USE AN ADAPTER OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER OUTLET.
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Page 19: Using The Travel Adapter
Note: It takes approximately 4 hours to fully recharge a completely drained standard battery. With the Samsung approved LiIon battery, you can recharge the battery before it drains completely. Using a microSD Memory Card in Your Phone... - Page 20 Installing the microSD Memory Card To install the card: Locate the memory slot on the right side of the phone and pull out and turn the plastic cover. Orient the microSD’s gold contact pins upward. Carefully insert the microSD card into the opening and firmly push it in until you hear a click, which indicates that the card is now securely installed.
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Page 21: Phone Basics
Phone Basics Note: To access the phone’s main Menu, press items may be selected by highlighting them with the navigation key and pressing MENU Note: Your phone can display the various features and options in one of two different menu styles, grid and list. By default, your handset is set to the grid (3x4 in Portrait mode and 3x3 in Landscape mode) menu style. - Page 22 Tip: To redial your last recent call, press twice. Tip: Some networks support + dialing. + dialing automatically indicates to the network that you are dialing an international call and adds the international dialing prefix (typically ‘001’) to the call automatically. To use + dialing, press and hold the 0 key (until the + appears) before entering the phone number.
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Page 23: Calling Emergency Numbers
Note: When your phone is off, incoming calls go to Voicemail. Ending a Call To disconnect a call when you are finished: • Close the phone or press Missed Call Notification When an incoming call is not answered, a Missed Call message is displayed on your screen. -
Page 24: End-Of-Call Options
• (8) Phone Info displays the phone number, icon glossary, the hardware/ software version, Preferred Roaming List (PRL), the system and the technology being used. End-of-Call Options After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and the duration of the call are displayed. - Page 25 Finding a Phone Number To find an entry from the Contacts menu: From the Idle screen, press the right softkey Scroll down through your list of contacts to highlight the name and press to make the call. Tip: To search through your list more quickly, enter the first few letters in the Name box.
- Page 26 Abbrev. Dial Abbreviated dialing allows you to program a five or six digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers. When abbreviated dialing is on, you can enter the last four or five digits of any phone number that matches the five or six digit prefix, and the number is dialed.
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Page 27: Using Caller Id
you can dial Speed Dial entries using one key press for locations 2-9, or two key presses for locations 10-99. To use One-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 2-9: • Press and hold the appropriate key for approximately two seconds. To use Two-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 10-99: Press the first digit. - Page 28 Once you have established the connection, press the right softkey for Options and select 3-Way Call. Dial the second number and press the left softkey When you’re connected to the second party, press your three-way call. If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected.
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Page 29: Tty Use With Handset
TTY Use With Handset A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone), is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with selected TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission. -
Page 30: Entering Text
Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, symbols, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when sending text messages). To change the character input mode: When you display a screen where you can enter text, press the right softkey for Options. -
Page 31: Alpha Mode
• To accept a word, press MENU • To accept a word and insert a space, press the # key. • Press to erase a single character. Press and hold entire entry. • To enter a period, press 1. To enter other special characters, press 1 and then repeatedly press 0 to cycle through other special characters until the desired character is deposed. -
Page 32: Numbers, Symbols, Emoticons And Preset Messages
After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two seconds or when you enter a character on a different key. Note: When the Dual Language text option is enabled, accented characters are also displayed. In Landscape Mode •... -
Page 33: Roaming
Roaming Understanding Roaming Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the network. The following chart indicates what you’ll see depending on where you’re using your phone. Roaming Indicator Other Digital Networks Note: You may pay a higher per-minute rate for roaming calls. - Page 34 • 1X-Only Mode: This setting allows you to access 1X networks. No EVDO service is available. • Home Only Mode: This setting allows you to access the home network only and prevents roaming on other networks. 27 Roaming...
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Page 35: Voice Service
Voice Service Activating Voice Service Voice recognition allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported by your phone. There is no voice training required to use the voice recognition feature. You simply say the pre-designated command displayed on your screen in a normal tone of voice to perform the desired function. - Page 36 • The phone recognizes the digits one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, zero, and oh. The phone does not recognize numbers such as "one eight hundred" for "1-800." Instead, say "one-eight-zero-zero." • The phone recognizes only valid 7, 10 or 11 digit North American phone numbers.
- Page 37 Note: In some cases, the phone might ask you to repeat a name or number. Make sure that the number is a valid 7, 10 or 11 digit North American phone number, and then say the number again. If the number isn't valid, or if the phone still doesn't understand the number on the second try, it will not place a call.
- Page 38 • If the phone asks you, "Did You Say," followed by the correct name, say Yes. (You can also select the correct address from those displayed on the screen by pressing • If the phone asks you, "Did You Say," followed by an incorrect name, say No.
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Page 39: Customizing Voice Service
To retrieve your phone's status information: Press and hold to activate voice recognition. (The phone prompts you to say a voice command.) Say “Check” followed immediately by one of the following items: • Status: plays back and displays ALL status information. •... - Page 40 If you select Reject More, your phone will require a more exact sound match and if you select Reject Less, your phone will require a less exact sound match. Digit Dialing Voice Dialing is speaker independent, which means that no initial training or adaptation is required.
- Page 41 When you are ready to start recording, press you to say the first sequence of digits.) Wait for the beep, and then repeat the digits using a normal tone of voice. (The phone plays back your recording and asks you if the recording sounds "OK.") •...
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Page 42: Voice Launch
Select Prompts, Digits, or Names. Press the navigation key up or down to select the appropriate setting and press MENU To modify your Voice Service prompts: Press , highlight the Settings menu, and press MENU Select Voice Service. Select Sound. Select Name Settings. -
Page 43: Main Menu
Main Menu Menu Styles Your phone can display the various features and options in one of two different menu styles, grid and list. By default, your handset is set to the grid menu style. Note: Key commands for the first menu level in the list style differ from those in this guide. -
Page 44: Backing Up Within A Menu
Select Menu Style. Press the navigation key up or down to select 3x4 Black or List Black and press to save and exit. MENU Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: • Press To return to standby mode: •... -
Page 45: Menu Layout
Menu Layout The SCH-u740 has 2 screen orientations. Each screen has its own unique menu layout: Portrait Mode The grid menu under Portrait mode consists of the following menus: 1: Web 2: Call History 4: Bluetooth 5: Missed Alerts 7: Downloads 8: Messaging *: Pics/Videos 0: Contacts... - Page 46 Landscape Mode The grid menu under Landscape mode consists of the following menus: Windows Live™ Messaging Contacts Pics/Videos Tools Bluetooth Each menu (in alphabetical order) provides the following group of functions and features: • Bluetooth: Manage and use the Bluetooth capability provided by the phone. Please see "Bluetooth"...
- Page 47 • Windows Live™ : A 3rd party application for you to stay in touch via IM or e-mail. Access is subject to your network service provider’s service and additional charges may apply. Please contact your service provider for more information. 1.Windows Live and Hotmail are either registered trade-marks or trade-marks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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Page 48: Web
The Wireless Web Your phone comes equipped with wireless Web access through your browser. You can view specially designed version of popular sites which includes sports, weather, news, stock quotes etc., as well as downloadable ringtones, screen savers and games. When you launch the browser, the phone will connect to the Internet and the service indicator icon will display. - Page 49 Your web connection is active using the 1X network (data is being transferred). The 1X network is not as quick as EV-DO. Incoming voice calls go directly to Voicemail; outgoing voice calls can be made, but the web connection will terminate. Navigating the Wireless Web Navigating through menus and Web sites during a web session is easy once you've learned a few basics.
- Page 50 Tip: The tenth item in a numbered list may be selected by pressing the 0 key on your phone’s keypad, even though the number 0 doesn’t appear on the screen. • To go back one page, press on your phone. (Note that like a BACKSPACE key to delete text.) Using the Menu to Navigate By pressing the Menu softkey, you can navigate between web pages.
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Page 51: Call History
Call History Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you missed, made, or accepted. Call History makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list. -
Page 52: Making A Call From Call History
• Prepend to add a dialing prefix to the phone number prior to calling. (Appears only if this number is not already stored as a Contact.) • Erase to erase this number from your Call History. • Erase All to erase all entries. Note: To view additional information about a call, highlight the call and press The hour and date of the call are displayed. -
Page 53: Erasing Call History
Press Save to save the number. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the entry. (See "Saving a Phone Number" on page 17.) After you have saved the number, the new Contacts entry is displayed. Note: You cannot save phone numbers already in your Contacts or from calls identified as Unknown ID or Restricted. -
Page 54: Media Player
Media Player Media Player gives you the ability to listen to audio clips and view video clips right from your phone's display. The content can either be streamed to your phone from your network provider's server, which allows you to stay up to date, or from your memory card to allow you to enjoy your collection of favorite media content. -
Page 55: My Play List
Highlight Memory Card and press Select an entry (music, file, list, etc.) and press softkey to begin playing. My Play List You can create and use playlists to organize the media clips that you have stored on your memory card. When you attempt to open a newly created playlist for the first time, you will receive the following prompt, “There is no content in My Play List. - Page 56 When the phone is open: • Press to play or pause the current track. MENU • When playing songs from the memory card, press the right navigation key to skip to the next song in the current playlist and press the left navigation key to skip to the previous song in the current playlist.
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Page 57: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as mono or stereo headsets, hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, PCs, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 10 meters (30 feet). -
Page 58: Visibility
• Bluetooth is connected to a device. Visibility The Visibility setting allows you to manage your availability to other Bluetooth devices. To configure your phone’s visibility (discoverability) to other Bluetooth devices: Press , highlight the Bluetooth menu, and press MENU Select Visibility. - Page 59 To pair your phone with another Bluetooth device: Press , highlight the Bluetooth menu, and press MENU Select Trusted Devices. If no devices are currently listed, press the left softkey Otherwise press the right softkey again. Select Search and press .
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Page 60: Options
Options After a device is added to your list of Trusted Devices, press the right soft key to select from the following options: • Add New: adds another device to your Trusted Devices list. • Send Contact: lets you send a name card from Contacts to the trusted device. -
Page 61: Missed Alerts
Missed Alerts The Missed Alerts screen shows you a list of events that you have missed while busy working on other high priority work. The Missed Alerts screen serves as a centralized location so you don’t have to go through different menus to check for missed calls, unheard voice mail or unread messages, etc. -
Page 62: Music
Music Music is an application that provides a searchable catalog of music that can be previewed and purchased and downloaded to your phone. Once downloaded, you can use the phone’s built-in player to listen to the music. As new features are being rolled out by your service provider, the Music application can be updated over the air. - Page 63 Select a song track and press to begin playing. MENU To exit the music player: • Press . When the phone prompts you to confirm, highlight Exit and press MENU Music Player Controls • Press to play or pause the current track. MENU •...
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Page 64: Downloads
Downloads With your new, web-enabled phone, you have access to a variety of services such as downloadable Games, Ringers, and Screen Savers. While each type of download involves a different file type, the basic method for accessing and downloading files is the same. -
Page 65: Ringers
Note: You may store a limited number of downloaded games on your phone, depending on the file sizes. Playing Games To play a pre-installed or downloaded game on your phone: Press , highlight the Downloads menu, and press MENU Highlight Games and press MENU Select the game you wish to play and press Follow the on-screen instructions to play the game. -
Page 66: Screen Savers
Assigning Downloaded Ringers Downloaded ringers may be assigned directly from the Downloads menu and are also available through the Settings menu. To assign a downloaded ringer through the Settings menu, see "Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls, Messaging and Scheduler" on page 114. To assign a downloaded ringer through the Downloads menu: Press , highlight the Downloads menu, and press... -
Page 67: Applications
Assigning Downloaded Screen Savers Downloaded Screen Savers may be assigned directly from the Downloads menu and are also available through the Settings menu. To assign a downloaded Screen Saver through the Settings menu: • see "Screen Saver" on page 108. To assign a downloaded Screen Saver from the Downloads menu: Press , highlight the Downloads menu, and press... -
Page 68: Im & Email
Note: In the u740, Java applications need to be run in the display mode that it started in. For example, if the application is started in Portrait mode, closing the flip and then opening the flip in Landscape mode will suspend the application, and a reminder message to use the other orientation will be displayed. -
Page 69: Messaging
Messaging Now you can exchange text and multimedia messages right from your phone and stay connected without saying a word. Within the Messaging menu you can also view the number of Voicemail messages you have waiting for you. After you access the Messaging menu, you will see the following options: 1: Send Message 1: Text 2: Pic/Video Msg... - Page 70 In addition, messaging includes a variety of preset messages, such as “I’m running late, I’m on my way,” that make composing messages fast and easy. To send a text message: Press , highlight the Messaging menu, and press MENU Select Send Message. Using the navigation keys, select Text and press Using the navigation keys, select either the Contacts, Mobile #, or Email box and press...
- Page 71 • Auto Capital when on, capitalizes the first word of a sentence. • Used word Dic. when on, adds the words used to the phone’s dictionary. • Display Cand. when on and you are in T9 Mode, displays possible word choices on the screen. •...
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Page 72: Pic/Video Msg
• To use pre-written messages, press the right softkey and select Preset Msg. Press the corresponding number on the keypad to enter the preset message response. Press the left softkey for Next when finished. Press the left softkey to Send. Note: The last preset message used automatically moves to the top of the list when you send a new message. - Page 73 Note: If you have not registered and configured this feature, you will be prompted to do so. Follow the instructions on screen, then continue with this procedure. Using the navigation keys, select either the Contacts, Mobile #, or Email box and press MENU •...
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Page 74: Voicemail
• If you wish to add a subject to your picture message, highlight Subj: and press the right softkey for Add. Enter your text and press the left softkey for Next. • If you wish to add text to your picture message, highlight Text: and press the right softkey for Add. - Page 75 To call your Voicemail: • Press and hold 1 on your phone’s keypad. To display your Missed Calls: • Press , highlight the Call History menu, press MENU Calls. Important: When you are roaming off the network, you may not receive notification of new Voicemail messages.
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Page 76: Web Alert
To clear the icon from the display screen: Press , highlight the Messaging menu, and press MENU Select Voicemail. Select Clear Envelope. Press the navigation key up to select Yes and press Web Alert Your phone is capable of receiving web alerts from online providers. Consult with your Service Provider for more details. - Page 77 Select Notification. Select Message & Icon or Icon only using the navigation key and press to select. MENU Preset Messages Preset messages are used to enter common responses to questions often received in text messages. A preset message can be selected and automatically entered into the message.
- Page 78 Note: When you send a message using Preset Messages, the last message selected automatically displays as the first choice when sending a new message. Message Alert The Message Alert menu allows you to configure the volume and message reminder default settings for your messages. To set the volume: In the Settings menu, select General.
- Page 79 To set the message reminder option: In the Settings menu, select General. Select Message Alert. Select Reminder. Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired duration and press to select. MENU Auto-Erase This option allows you to automatically delete old messages when the memory becomes full.
- Page 80 Priority There are two priority levels associated with text messaging. They are: • Normal this option sends the message as normal with regular delivery. • Urgent this option sends the message at the highest level and alerts the recipient that it is urgent. This setting allows you to select the default priority level when creating new messages.
- Page 81 If signatures are on, your current signature is now displayed. Press and hold to erase the signature. Enter your new signature or edit the existing one using the keypad and press the left softkey save. Alerts setup This menu allows you to set your phone to automatically connect to the Internet to receive Web Alerts.
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Page 82: Tools
Tools After you access the Tools menu, you will see the following options: 1: Mass Storage 1: Connect to PC 2: File Manager 1: Phone 2: Memory card 3: Memory Info. 1: ALL 2: Phone 3: Card 2: Voice Service 3: Voice Memo 1: Record 2: Review... - Page 83 Press , highlight the Tools menu, and press MENU Select Mass Storage. Select Connect to PC. The phone now appears as a removable disk on your computer. Warning: Call is disabled when the device is connected as a mass storage device. Using your computer’s navigation systems, transfer your files between the computer and the phone.
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Page 84: Voice Service
Note: The Music application will look in the Media folder for audio content to play but the Media Player will not look in the Music folder. For audio files transferred from your computer, they are more accessible if you put the files in the Media folder since both applications can play those files (if the format is supported). - Page 85 Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo: Press , highlight the Tools menu, and press MENU Select Voice Memo. Select Record. (The phone prompts you to start recording after the beep.) Wait for the beep and then start speaking. (As it is recording, the phone displays a countdown timer that shows how many seconds are left for recording.) Press the left softkey...
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Page 86: Planner
Select a memo and press MENU — — Press the number corresponding to the memo you want to review. (The phone replays the memo.) Press the left softkey to Pause the memo. (When a memo is paused, press the left softkey again to Resume playing.) To erase an individual memo: Press... - Page 87 Today To add an event to today’s schedule: Press , highlight the Tools menu, and press MENU Select Planner. Select Today. Press the left softkey for Add New. Enter the event description using the keypad and press the left softkey for Next.
- Page 88 Using the navigation keys, scroll to the desired date. Press the left softkey for View. Press the left softkey for Add New. Enter the event description using the keypad and press the left softkey for Next. Set the event details using the navigation keys. Press up and down to move between options and press left and right to change the currently highlighted options.
- Page 89 • If you have one or more events scheduled for today, they are displayed. Press the left softkey Enter the task description using the keypad and press the left softkey for Next. Press the navigation keys left or right to select a Low or High priority. Enter the Due Time and Date using the keypad.
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Page 90: Viewing Events
Enter a name using the keypad and press Enter the time and date values and press the left softkey To view a countdown: Press , highlight the Tools menu, and press MENU Select Planner. Select Countdown. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the desired countdown and press to view. -
Page 91: Memo Pad
Select Erase All. Highlight Yes with the navigation key and press Memo Pad Your phone comes with a memo pad you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized. To compose a memo: Press , highlight the Tools menu, and press MENU Select Memo Pad. -
Page 92: Alarm Clock
Select World Time. Press the navigation key left, right, up, or down to display the different time zones. Press the left softkey for DST Setting to turn Daylight Savings Time (DST) On or Off. Note: Your handset does not automatically turn DST on or off based upon the calendar date. -
Page 93: Calculator
Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. To use the calculator: Press , highlight the Tools menu, and press MENU Select Calculator. Enter a number with the keypad. (Use * to insert a decimal point and/or # to make the number negative or positive.) Use your navigation key to select a mathematical function: •... -
Page 94: Pictures/Videos
Pictures/Videos After you access the Pics/Videos menu, you will see the following options: 1: Camera 2: Camcorder 3: Pic/Video Msg • Inbox • Sent Msg • Saved Msg • Pending 4: My Pics/Videos • In Phone • Memory Card • Online Albums 5: PictBridge Print 6: Settings and Info 1: Auto Save to... - Page 95 Using the phone’s main LCD as a viewfinder, aim the camera lens at your subject. To zoom in or out, press the left and right navigation keys. Note: Depending on your picture resolution, zoom levels may not be available. Press either the left softkey for Capture, button ( ) until the shutter sounds.
- Page 96 Note: When taking a picture with the phone closed, the subject image appears in reverse on the external display. The captured image will not be saved in reverse. Press side camera button ( ) to take the picture. The picture taken appears on the external LCD.
- Page 97 To set a camera option: Start the camera. For more information, see "Taking Pictures" on page Press the right softkey for Options. Press the number key corresponding to the desired option. • Self-Timer: Allows you to configure a timer for Off, 5 Seconds or 10 Seconds.
- Page 98 • Resolution: Your full-color digital camera can take pictures in different modes. Each of the modes allow you to increase the zoom multiple levels, depending on the picture quality setting. This allows you to get a closer view of the subject or scenery being photographed.
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Page 99: Camcorder
Setting the Self-timer To activate the Self-timer and get yourself in the picture: With the phone open and in Camera mode, press the right softkey for Options. Select Self-Timer. Using the navigation key, highlight the length of delay you want the timer to use (5 or 10 seconds) and press Press the left softkey for Capture. - Page 100 When you are finished recording, press the left softkey Done. Press the right softkey for Next and select one of the following options: • Send Msg to send your video to someone using Pic/Video Msg. For more information, see "Pic/Video Msg" on page 65. •...
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Page 101: Camcorder Options
Camcorder Options There are several settings associated with the full-color digital camcorder. These settings allow you to customize how the camcorder operates when taking videos: 1: Self-Timer 4: Controls.. 1: Off 1: Brightness 2: 5 Seconds 2: White Balance 3: 10 Seconds 2: Flash 1: Off 2: On This Shot... -
Page 102: Pic/Video Msg
• Brightness: Allows you to set the brightness level. Press the navigation key left or right to increase or decrease the desired brightness. • White Balance: Allows you to set up the white balance of the camcorder automatically or manually using the different preset modes. -
Page 103: My Pics/Videos
My Pics/Videos My Pics/Videos allows you to view pictures and videos that you have taken. Your media can be stored in the phone or in an Online Album. Online albums are remote storage space provided by your service provider that can be accessed using your phone. -
Page 104: Pictbridge Print
Creating an Online Album The first time you use any of the Picture Messaging management options involving the Picture Messaging Web site you will need to establish a Picture Messaging password. This password will also allow you to log in to the Picture Messaging Web site. - Page 105 Press , highlight the Pics/Videos menu, and press MENU Select PictBridge Print. Insert the data cable into your phone. Read the onscreen “Connect Printer” message and press the left softkey for Next. Highlight the desired image and press the left softkey select multiple images, press to place a check mark next to each MENU...
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Page 106: Settings & Info
Settings & Info Auto Save To You can change the default saved file location for your pictures and videos. Select Phone or Memory Card and press MENU Note: Even when this setting is set to Memory Card, photos and videos will be saved to the phone if the memory card is not in the phone. -
Page 107: Contacts
Contacts After you access the Contacts menu, you will see the following options: 1: Find 2: Add New Entry 3: Speed Dial #s 4: Group 1: Unassigned 2: Family 3: Friends 4: Colleague 5: VIPs 6: Empty 7: Empty 5: Memory 6: My Name Card 7: Services 1: Customer Service... -
Page 108: Adding A Phone Number To An Existing Contact Entry
Select Find. Scroll down through your list of contacts to highlight the name and press to make the call. Tip: To search through your list more quickly, enter the first few letters in the Name box. The display will move down the list to the first entry that matches the text in the Name box. -
Page 109: Selecting A Ringer Type For An Entry
Press the left softkey for Done. Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry You can assign a ringer type to a Contacts entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Type” on page 113.) To select a ringer type for an entry: Press , highlight the Contacts menu, and press MENU... -
Page 110: Group
• To call a Contact using a 1 digit speed dial, from the Idle screen, press and hold the # key assigned to the Contact. • To call a Contact using a 2 digit speed dial, from the Idle screen, enter the first digit, and then press and hold the # key for the second digit of the speed dial # assigned to the Contact. -
Page 111: My Name Card
My Name Card This function is similar to an entry in the Phone Book, except that it contains your contact information, like a business card. You can send the name card to others via Bluetooth. To send your Name Card via Bluetooth: Press , highlight the Contacts menu, and press MENU... -
Page 112: Settings
Settings After you access the Settings menu, you will see the following options: 1: Display 1: Screen Saver 1: Main LCD 1: Preset Images 2: Downloads 3: My Albums 2: Sub LCD 1: Preset Images 2: Main LCD Image 2: Set Foreground 1: Digital Clock 2: Analog Clock 3: Calendar... - Page 113 7: Insert Space 3: Alerts 1: On 2: Off 8: Help 2: Sounds 1: Ringer Type 1: Voice Calls 1: With Caller ID 1: Single Tones 2: Ring Tones 3: Melodies 4: Downloads 5: My Videos 2: Messaging 1: Voicemail 1: Single Tones 2: Ring Tones 3: Melodies...
- Page 114 4: Sound 1: Prompts (On/Off) 2: Digits (On/Off) 3: Names (On/Off) 4: Names Settings 1: Speed • Fastest • Faster 2 • Faster 1 • Recommended • Slower 1 • Slower 2 • Slowest 2: Volume • Loudest • Louder 2 •...
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Page 115: Display
2: Language 1: English 2: French 3: Airplane Mode 1: On 2: Off 3: On PowerUp 4: Location 1: On 2: Off 5: Key Guard 1: Flip-closed 2: After 5 Seconds 3: Off Display Screen Saver Your phone offers options for what you see on the display screen when in standby mode. - Page 116 To change the foreground image: Press , highlight the Settings menu, and press MENU Select Display. Select Set Foreground. Press the navigation keys up or down to select one of Digital Clock, Analog Clock, Calendar or Others and press • If you selected Others, press the navigation keys up or down to select one of Speed Dial #s, Today, Schedule, Task List, Countdown or None and press...
- Page 117 To change the dialing font color: Press , highlight the Settings menu, and press MENU Select Display. Select Dialing Font. Select Basic. Select Color. Press the navigation keys up or down to select one of the following and press MENU •...
- Page 118 To select the Incoming Call style: Press , highlight the Settings menu, and press MENU Select Display. Select Incoming Call. Select With Caller ID or No Caller ID. Press the navigation keys up or down to select one of Preset Animation, Downloads or My Albums and press Use the navigation keys to select the desired image and press Greeting...
- Page 119 Use the navigation key to select: • Flip open, 30 seconds, 15 seconds, or 8 seconds for the Main Display. • Flip open, 30 seconds, 15 seconds, 8 seconds or Off for Keypad. • On or Off for Pwr Save Mode. Turning on the power save mode will slow down the user interface response in order to conserve power.
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Page 120: Sounds
To change your Text Entry options: Press , highlight the Settings menu, and press MENU Select Display. Select Text Entry. Using the navigation keys, select one of the following options and press MENU • Auto Capital: when activated, capitalizes the first word of a sentence. Highlight On or Off and press MENU •... - Page 121 • Downloads include all the ringtones you have previously downloaded. • My Videos includes videos you have recorded and can be used for playback. Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls, Messaging and Scheduler Your phone provides a variety of ringer options that allow you to customize your ring and volume settings.
- Page 122 Game Vibrate, select On, and press Tip: You can adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (or the earpiece volume during a call) by using the volume key on the side of your phone or Samsung Bluetooth headset when equipped.
- Page 123 Alerts Your phone can alert you with an audible tone when you change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, when a call has been connected, and when turning your phone on and off. The different actions available are: •...
- Page 124 Select one of the following options: • Power On • Power Off Select Off, Mystery, Crystal, or Exciting using the navigation key and press to save and exit. MENU Key Tone Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the audible tones accompanying a key press.
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Page 125: Voice Service
Select Sounds. Select Key Tone. Select Tone Length. Select Short or Long and press MENU Voice Service For more information, see "Voice Service" on page 28. Security For more information, see "Phone Security" on page 132. Roaming For more information, see "Roaming" on page 26. Launch Pad You have the option of assigning the navigation key to an often-used function. -
Page 126: Others
Others Call Setup Call Setup options allow you to set up the following options: Abbrev. Dial Abbreviated dialing allows you to program a five or six digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers. When abbreviated dialing is on, you can enter the last four or five digits and the handset will prepend the six or five digit prefix to the sequence you have entered to complete the dialing number. - Page 127 Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Insurance Number or Mobile Directory Number or try 0000. If none of these work, call Customer Service at 1-800-Samsung. Select Outgoing Call.
- Page 128 Select Call Answer and select one of the following: • • Any Key Talk Key Press to save and exit. MENU Auto Answer To answer calls when your phone is connected to an optional hands-free car kit or head set: Press , highlight the Settings menu, and press MENU...
- Page 129 Select Airplane Mode. (A brief explanation of Airplane Mode will display.) Press to continue. MENU Press the navigation key up or down to select On, Off or On PowerUp and press to save and exit. MENU While in Airplane Mode, your phone’s standby screen will display “PhoneOff.” Location Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location- based services that may be available in the future.
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Page 130: Phone Info
• Off: Deactivates the Key Guard feature. To change the Key Guard settings: Press , highlight the Settings menu, and press MENU Select Others. Select Key Guard. Press the navigation key up or down to select Flip-closed, After 5 Seconds or Off and press to save and exit. -
Page 131: Landscape Mode
Landscape Mode Opening Your Phone to a Landscape View The following illustration shows how to properly open the phone to a Landscape orientation: Close the phone. Carefully grab the outer LCD section of the phone and turn it to the right. -
Page 132: Open View Of Your Phone - Landscape Mode
Open View of Your Phone - Landscape Mode The following illustration shows the main internal features of your phone, as available in Landscape mode: 1. Alphanumeric Keypad Short Press: ABC Long Press: 123, Symbols and Special Characters Soft Key is not functional in Landscape Mode 2. -
Page 133: Making A Call - Landscape Mode
Spacebar Key: Allows you to add spaces between words and characters. Shift Key: Allows you to toggle the casing for Alphabet characters between lowercase and uppercase. Fn Key: Activates functions when pressed in conjunction with certain keys. Right Soft Key (Landscape): This key is used to navigate through menus and applications by selecting the choice available in the Right Soft key Option. -
Page 134: Answering A Call - Landscape Mode
If the entry contains more than one number, use the navigation key to highlight the desired number. Press to call the number. Answering a Call - Landscape Mode When you receive an incoming call, the Incoming screen appears in the display. Press the right softkey for Ignore to send the call to voicemail or the left softkey... - Page 135 (abc), or initial caps (Abc) for characters in ABC mode. • Press to dial a vanity number. For example to dial 1-800-SAMSUNG, enter the number 1-800 using the gray numeric keys. Press keyboard enter SAMSUNG and press Note: This feature is only functional in idle mode.
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Page 136: Entering Numbers - Landscape Mode
Press the left softkey to Send. If you wish to change your text message options, press the right softkey of the following: • Edit allows you to reenter the message recipients and the message. • Priority allows you to set the priority level between Normal and Urgent. -
Page 137: Media Player
sensitive and provides different operations and options depending on the state of the application. While in the Landscape mode, the full keyboard can be used for text and number entry. Entering Special Symbols While in text entry mode, select Options Select Symbols. -
Page 138: Tools
Tools To access Tools in Landscape mode: • Press , highlight the Tools menu, and press MENU For more information, see "Tools" on page 75. Bluetooth To access Bluetooth in Landscape mode: • Press , highlight the Bluetooth menu, and press MENU For more information, see "Bluetooth"... -
Page 139: Phone Security
Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Insurance Number or Mobile Directory Number or try 0000. If none of these work, call Customer Service at 1-800-Samsung. Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature... -
Page 140: Special #S
Calling in Lock Mode You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in lock mode. To place an outgoing call in lock mode: • To call an emergency number or special number, enter the phone number and press •... -
Page 141: Default Settings
• Erase Pic/Video • Erase Voice Memo • Erase Messages Using the navigation key, select Yes and press Default Settings Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. The Phonebook, Call History, Scheduler, Pictures, Voice Memo and Messages are not affected. -
Page 142: Safety
Safety Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength 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 143: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone
• Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove the battery. If it’s inoperable, return it to a dealer store or call Customer Support for service. - Page 144 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately shielded electronic equipment. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems and/or entertainment systems in motor vehicles.
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Page 145: Caring For The Battery
The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. • Use only Samsung approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage. - Page 146 • Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time. It’s best to follow these storage rules: • Less than one month: -4º F to 140º F (-20º C to 60º C) • More than one month: -4º...
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Page 147: Owner's Record
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless handset. -
Page 148: User Guide Proprietary Notice
User Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: 4,901,307 5,109,390 5,267,262 5,416,797 5,506,865 5,544,196 5,657,420 5,101,501 5,267,261 5,414,796 5,504,773 5,535,239 5,600,754 5,778,338 5,228,054 5,337,338 5,710,784 5,056,109 5,568,483 5,659,569 5,490,165 5,511,073 T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S. -
Page 149: Manufacturer's Warranty
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 150 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. What Are the Limits On SAMSUNG's Liability? EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN, PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS,"...
- Page 151 This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure between Purchaser and SAMSUNG, and SAMSUNG's Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this 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.
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Page 152: Index
Index Abbrev. Dial 19 Abbreviated Dialing 19 Activating Voice Service 28 Airplane Mode 121 Alarm Clock 85 Alert Notification 116 Auto-Answer 121 Backlight 111 Battery Capacity Charging Disposal Installing Removing Bluetooth 50–53 Calculator 86 Call History 44 Erasing Making a Call From Options Saving a Phone Number From Viewing... - Page 153 Phone Info 123 Phone Number 14, 123 Key Guard 122 Key Tone 117 Phone Numbers Launch Pad 118 Pic/Video Msg 65 Location Settings 122 PictBridge 97 Locking Your Phone 132 Resetting Your Phone 134 Making a call 126 Restricting Calls 120 Making Calls 14 Ringer Types 113 Media Player 47–49...
- Page 154 Changing Voice Launch Customizing Voice Memos 78 Voice Service Activating Voicemail Clearing Notification Retrieving Setting Up VoiceSignal features Volume Settings 115 Web Alert 69 Wireless Web Downloading Items Games Launching the Browser Navigating Ringers Screen Savers World Time 84 147 Index...
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