Page 1 SCH-u520 Series P O R T A B L E D U A L - M O D E M O B I L E P H O N E User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
Page 2 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its related entities. Licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: U.S. Patent No. 4, 901, 307; 5, 056, 109; 5, 099, 204; 5, 101, 501; 5, 103, 459; 5, 107, 225; 5, 109, 390.
Page 3 EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Understanding Your Contacts ...49 Contacts ...50 Finding a Contacts Entry ...51 Adding a New Contacts Entry ...52 Editing a Contacts Entry ...54 Saving a Number After a Call ...57 Speed Dial ...59 Contacts Groups ...61 Deleting a Contacts Entry ...64 Memory Info ...64 Messaging ...65...
Page 5 Camera Options ...93 Camcorder Options ...101 Zoom ...106 Brightness ...107 The Photo Gallery ...107 The Video Gallery ...108 Point, Click, and Send Pictures and Videos ...109 MetroWEB ... 110 MetroWEB ...111 Launching MetroWEB ...111 Using MetroWEB ...111 Using Links ...112 How MetroWEB Keys Work ...112...
Page 6 UL Certified Travel Adapter ...167 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...169 Road Safety ...175 Operating Environment ...176 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ...176 Potentially Explosive Environments ...178 Emergency Calls ...178 FCC Notice and Cautions ...179 Other Important Safety Information ...180 Product Performance ...
Page 7: Getting Started
• Charging the Battery • Setting Up Your Voice Mail This section explains how to start using your phone by activating your service, setting up your voice mail, or getting an understanding of how this manual is put together. Getting Started...
Page 8: Understanding This User Manual
Note: Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter. Important!: You must fully charge the battery the first time you use your phone, otherwise you could damage the battery. You can use your phone while the battery is charging, but the battery will take longer to recharge.
Page 9: Turn Your Phone On
Note: As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the antenna while using your phone as this can affect call quality and can cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary. The phone begins searching for a network signal.
Page 10: Charging The Battery
120 VAC or 220 VAC wall outlet. Note: For connection to an electrical supply not located in North America, you must use an adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adapter could damage your phone and void your warranty.
Page 11: Setting Up Your Voice Mail
Voice mail allows callers to leave voice messages, which can be retrieved any time. Note: Once your voice mail account has been set up, you can use the Voicemail folder (under the Message menu) to view details of voice messages in your voice mail box.
Page 12: Understanding Your Phone
• Command Keys • Understanding the Display Screen • Your Phone’s Modes This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Domestic and international voice and text messaging service (available on •...
Page 13: Closed View Of Your Phone
Shows time and date. Media Player Keypad — Used with the phone closed to control play of music files. Stereo Speakers — Used to listen to audio from your phone, such as music files, alerts, and ringtones.
Page 14: Open View Of Your Phone
With a headset connected and the phone closed, you can answer calls and place calls to your Contacts without touching your phone. Flash — Used with the built-in camera to take photos and videos in low light. Open View of Your Phone 1.
Page 15 In camera mode, switches between camera and camcorder functions. End Key — Ends a call. If you press and hold the END key, the power goes On or Off. When you receive an incoming call, press to send the call to voicemail.
Page 16: Command Keys
With a headset connected and the phone closed, you can answer calls and place calls to your Contacts without touching your phone. 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 ( Left Soft Key Some functions of the left soft key are as follows.
Page 17: Send Key
In standby mode, momentarily press the Camera/Speakerphone key ( ) — located on the right side of your phone — to activate the camera built into your phone. With the camera or camcorder active, the Camera/Speakerphone key ( ) switch between the camera and camcorder functions.
Page 18: Understanding The Display Screen
Pressing the Right soft key ( Display Screen Icons Your SCH-U520 phone can show you definitions of the icons that appear on the top lines of the front and main displays. To access the Icon Glossary: In idle mode, press the...
Page 19: Your Phone's Modes
They go off when no keys are pressed within a period of time set in the Backlight menu. Note: During a phone call, the display backlights dim and turn off after ten seconds to conserve battery power, regardless of the Backlight setting.
Page 20: Lock Mode
Tip: You can also cycle between T9 Word, Abc, and 123 by repeatedly pressing and holding the Lock Mode When the phone is in Lock Mode, restrictions are placed on phone use. You can receive calls and messages, but cannot place outgoing calls (except for emergency numbers) until you unlock the phone.
Page 21: Vibrate Mode
In standby mode, repeatedly press and the Down volume key ( ) until Vibrate appears in the display. The volume key ( ) is on the upper left side of phone, near the left soft key Adjust the Ringer In standby mode, press the volume key ( ) on the left side of the phone up or down.
Page 22: Call Functions
• Making a Call • Answering a Call • Calls This section provides procedures for making and answering calls. This section also describes features, such as call logs and call timers, that help you make calls and manage your call time.
Page 23: Making A Call
With the phone on, enter the Emergency Number you wish to call using the keypad. Note: You can define up to 3 emergency numbers in your phone. (See <Italic>“Emergency #” on page 152 for more information.) Press to place the call.
Page 24: Speed Dialing
Tip: Press the Save (left) soft key ( number frequently. Speed Dialing Speed Dialing lets you place a call to any Contact stored in your Contacts list by dialing the Contact’s Location number. 1-Touch Dialing Use 1-touch dialing to speed dial Contacts from 001 (Voicemail) through 009.
Page 25: Voice Dialing
Note: End Calls Before relaunching the VoiceSignal voice recognition software — When you use Voice Dialing to make a call, you must end that call before you can use other Voice Commands. See <Italic>“Voice SVC” on page 113 for more information.
Page 26 Say “Yes” to confirm the name or “No” to hear the next name, or use the keypad to select the correct name from the list. (See <Italic>“Choice Lists” on page 115, for more information.) • Press the Repeat (right) soft key ( •...
Page 27: Answering A Call
Tip: Assign pictures to Contacts entries. The entry’s assigned picture appears in the display when you receive a call from that entry. See <Italic>“Assigning a Picture to a Contacts Entry” on page 56. The phone continues to notify you of the call until one of the following events occur: You answer the call.
Page 28: Call Waiting
Adjust the Ringer In standby mode, press the volume key ( ) on the left side of the phone up or down. Options are: • Ringer Off • Vibrate • Low • Low/Medium Press once you’re satisfied with the setting. The phone returns to standby mode.
Page 29: Call Block
Caller ID Caller ID lets you identify who is calling you by displaying a caller’s number. If the caller’s name and number are stored in Contacts, the caller’s name also appears. If you’ve assigned a picture to the entry, it appears in the display as well.
Page 30: Calls
Tip: To quickly view a list of your most recent calls (outgoing, incoming, and missed), briefly press the key in standby mode. The All Calls screen listing to 270 of your most recent calls appears in the display.
Page 31: Incoming Calls
Incoming Calls The last 90 Incoming calls are stored in your phone’s Incoming call log. You can review the Incoming call log for time and date of the call, as well as other information. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( (for Calls) and appears in the display.
Page 32: Missed Calls
Missed Calls The last 90 missed calls (calls not picked up) are stored in the Missed call log. Review the Missed call log for the time and date of the call, as well as other information. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( (for Calls) and in the display.
Page 33: Call Timer
To keep the calls, press the No (right) soft key ( Call Timer View the duration of your last call, total calls, and calls made during the life of your phone using the Call timer feature. Call timer is not for billing purposes.
Page 34: Data Counter
Note: Although Total call timers can be erased, LifeTime call timers can never be erased. Data Counter Use Data Counter to view the amount of data that has been sent or received (or a total of both) using the data services that your phone supports. The Data Counter can be a helpful tool for monitoring data usage, especially if your service agreement has specified limits.
Page 35 • for Missed Calls • for All Calls Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the number you wish to store in Contacts and press Press the Options (right) soft key ( navigation keys to highlight Save. Select Create New to add the number as a Contacts entry, or select Update Existing to find a Contact with which to associate the new number.
Page 36: Menu Navigation
• Menu Navigation • Menu Shortcuts • Navigation Key Shortcuts • Navigate Using a Shortcut • Menu Outline This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of all the available menus associated with your phone.
Page 37: Menu Navigation
In standby mode press the Menu (left) soft key ( menus appear in the display. Note: Note: More than one menu may appear in your display. This setting can be modified in the Display/ Menu Style menu. (See <Italic>“Menu Style” on page 141 for more information.) Use the navigation key to browse through the menus.
Page 38: Navigate Using A Shortcut
Before you can navigate using a shortcut, you’ll need the menu or sub-menu number that you wish to access. Tip: Use the list of menus and sub-menus, which begins on page 38, to navigate using shortcuts. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( Press the number of the menu, sub-menu, and so on for the feature that you wish to access.
Page 39 Messages Send Message 3.1.1 Text Message 3.1.2 Picture Message 3.1.3 Video Message Inbox Outbox Drafts Voicemail Erase Messages 3.6.1 Inbox 3.6.2 Outbox 3.6.3 Drafts 3.6.4 All Messages Msg Settings 3.7.1 General 3.7.1.1 3.7.1.2 3.7.1.3 3.7.1.4 3.7.1.5 3.7.1.6 3.7.1.7 3.7.1.8 3.7.2 Text Message 3.7.2.1...
Page 40 MetroWEB Get In Web Voice SVC Voice Commands Voice Settings 6.2.1 Choice Lists 6.2.2 Sensitivity 6.2.3 Digit Dialing 6.2.4 Sound 6.2.5 Voice Launch 6.2.6 About Multimedia Camera Camcorder My Images My Videos My Ringtones My Sounds My Music Tools Bluetooth 8.1.1...
Page 41 8.4.2 Alarm 2 8.4.3 Alarm 3 World Time Calculator Stop Watch Converter 8.8.1 Currency 8.8.2 Length 8.8.3 Weight 8.8.4 Volume 8.8.5 Area 8.8.6 Temperature Tip Calculator Settings Location Display Settings 9.2.1 Menu Style 9.2.2 Wallpaper 9.2.2.1 9.2.2.2 9.2.3 Clock Format 9.2.3.1...
Page 42 9.2.7.1 9.2.7.2 9.2.7.3 9.2.8 Front Contrast Sound Settings 9.3.1 Volume 9.3.1.1 9.3.1.2 9.3.1.3 9.3.2 Ringer Type 9.3.2.1 9.3.2.2 9.3.2.3 9.3.3 Alerts 9.3.3.1 9.3.3.2 9.3.3.3 9.3.3.4 9.3.4 Key Tone 9.3.4.1 9.3.4.2 Call Settings 9.4.1 Call Answer 9.4.2 Auto Answer 9.4.3 Auto Retry 9.4.4...
Page 43 Phone Info 9.7.1 Phone Number 9.7.2 Icon Glossary 9.7.3 Version Lock Phone Change Lock Emergency # Reset Phone Erase All Entry Restriction Images Videos Memory Usage My Images My Videos My Ringtones My Sounds Memory Usage My Images My Videos...
Page 44: Entering Text
This section outlines how to select the desired text entry mode when entering characters into your phone. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the number of key strokes you must make when entering text.
Page 45: Changing The Text Entry Mode
Symbols pop-up window. The current text entry mode (T9 Word, Abc, ABC, 123, or Symbols) is indicated in the lower part of a text entry screen. To change the text entry mode, do one of the following: Keypad shortcut •...
Page 46: Using T9® Mode
T9 Word recognizes commonly used words for the numeric sequence of key presses and inserts the word into your message. T9 Word is much faster than the traditional method of text entry (Abc) and requires only one key press per letter of the word that you’re spelling.
Page 47: Entering Numbers
The current text entry mode is highlighted. Use the navigation keys to highlight Abc, then press • Enter characters while in Abc mode by pressing the key labeled with the desired characters (such as, press • Press the key repeatedly until the desired character appears in the display (such as, press twice for “H”).
Page 48 Use the navigation keys to highlight Symbols, then press three symbol screens appear in the display. Use the Left and Right Soft Keys to page through the other symbols, if desired. Press the key that corresponds with the symbol that you wish to enter. For...
Page 49: Understanding Your Contacts
• Deleting a Contacts Entry • Memory Info This section details how you can manage your daily contacts by storing their names and numbers in your Contacts list. You can have your Contacts entries sorted by name. Understanding Your Contacts...
Page 50: Contacts
• Find — Find a phone number By Name. Tip: You can also access the Find option from standby mode, by pressing the Contacts (Up) navigation key. • Add New Entry — Add a number or e-mail address to your Contacts.
Page 51: Finding A Contacts Entry
Use the VoiceSignal Lookup command to view contact information for any named contact stored in your Contacts list by saying the name. Note: The Lookup command shows the requested contact information in the display but does not dial any phone numbers for the contact.
Page 52: Adding A New Contacts Entry
The Find screen appears in the display with the Go To field highlighted, followed by the first few names in your Contacts list. Tip: You can also access the Find screen from standby mode by pressing the Menu (left) soft key ( then pressing (for Contacts) and Enter a name as entered in Contacts.
Page 53 Mobile Home Work Pager Use the navigation keys to highlight the type that matches your new entry, then press the Use the keypad to enter a name to associate with the Contacts entry. Press the key to save the entry.
Page 54: Editing A Contacts Entry
– Set Speed Dial / Remove speed dial — Assign/remove a speed dial number (see <Italic>“Speed Dial” on page 59 for more information). – Set as default — Set the number the phone will dial when Contracts dialing, speed dialing, or voice dialing.
Page 55 Note: You can enter multiple Waits to extend the length of a pause. For example, two consecutive Waits cause a total pause time of four seconds. Keep in mind that pauses count as digits towards the 32- digit maximum. To add pauses to a Contacts entry number, do the following: Find the Contacts entry associated with the number you want to include one or more pauses.
Page 56 Assigning a Picture to a Contacts Entry When you assign a picture to a Contacts entry, the picture that you assigned to the entry appears in the display when you receive a call from that Contact. Find the Contacts entry you want to edit. See <Italic>“Finding a Contacts Entry”...
Page 57: Saving A Number After A Call
Saving a Number After a Call Once you finish a call, you can store the caller’s number to your Contacts list. Note: If the call was incoming and Caller ID information was unavailable, then the Save option is also unavailable.
Page 58 Pager Use the navigation keys to highlight the number type that matches your new entry, then press the Enter a name for the new entry (see <Italic>“Entering Text” on page 44 for more information). Press the key. The new entry is saved to your Contacts list.
Page 59: Speed Dial
To speed dial the Contacts entry assigned to Location 235, press • then press and hold the You can assign one or more Speed Dial numbers to a Contacts entry during new entry creation or by editing an existing entry. Assignment During Entry Creation To assign a Speed Call number to a new Contacts entry number, do the following: Follow either of the New Contacts entry procedures (see <Italic>“Adding a...
Page 60 Unassigned Speed Dial number in the Go To field using the keypad. Important! Do not enter Speed Call numbers 001 or 911. These numbers are already assigned to Voicemail (001) and to emergency use (911). Press the SET key ( number assignment.
Page 61: Contacts Groups
Add Contacts Entry to a Group Using Add New/Edit Contact Option To add a Contact to a Group using either the Add New Contact option or the Edit Contact option, do the following: Create a Contacts entry (see <Italic>“Adding a New Contacts Entry” on page 52 for more information) or find a Contacts entry (see <Italic>“Finding a Contacts Entry”...
Page 62 The Add Contacts screen appears in the display showing a list of Contacts entries. Do one of the following: • Use the navigation keys to highlight an entry you want to add to the group, then press the MARK key ( Repeat as needed to check all the desired Contacts.
Page 63 “Group Saved” appears in the display followed by the Group List screen showing your new Group. Erase a Group The Erase option lets you delete a Group, thus freeing you to reassign the Contacts formerly in the Group. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( (for Contacts) and display.
Page 64: Deleting A Contacts Entry
Contact. Press the No (right) soft key ( Memory Info The Memory Info menu option lets you view the amount of memory you have used to store Contacts entries, as well as the memory remaining to store more Contacts entries.
Page 65: Messaging
• Receive Picture Messages • Video Messages • Message Boxes • Erase Messages • Message Settings This section explains how to send or receive different types of messages. This section also describes the features and functionality associated with messaging. Messaging...
Page 66: Types Of Messages
Text messages can be up to 160 characters in length. Note: Available memory is shared between all messages. You can store up to 100 messages. However, the exact number is dependent upon message length. Create and Send Text Messages...
Page 67: Receive Text Messages
Picture message with a voice memo or preloaded sound. Tip: You can send a Picture message to up to ten recipients. Enter each recipient’s address or phone number in a separate Send to field of the Picture message composer.
Page 68 – Record New — Record a new memo to insert into the message. Note: You can record and insert a voice memo of up to 60 seconds in length, if you record first before attaching a picture. If a picture is attached before recording, the size of the voice memo is limited to the amount of remaining memory.
Page 69: Send Picture Messages In Standby Mode
Picture message with a voice memo, ring tone, or downloaded melody. Tip: You can send a Picture message to up to ten recipients. Enter each recipient’s address or phone number in a separate Send to field of the Picture message composer.
Page 70 – Record New — Record a new memo to insert into the message. Note: You can record and insert a voice memo of up to 60 seconds in length, if you record first before attaching a picture. If a picture is attached before recording, the size of the voice memo is limited to the amount of remaining memory.
Page 71: Receive Picture Messages
View Now — Retrieves and opens the message, where you have the option to • Reply, Forward, Delete, Save Text, Save Pic, or Save Msg. View Later — Saves the message to your inbox, where you can view it later, then • returns your phone to standby mode.
Page 72: Video Messages
• Reply With Copy — Compose and send a reply message to the originator of the received message and include a copy of the original message. • Save Sound — Save the sound file included in this message to the My Sounds folder.
Page 73 • Save As Draft — Save the message to your Draft folder. • Priority Level — Choose High, Normal, or Low. • Validity Period — Enter the Date when this message will cease to be valid, then use the Left and Right navigation keys to choose the Time.
Page 74: Message Boxes
– Save As Draft — Save the message to your Draft folder. – Priority Level — Choose High, Normal, or Low. – Validity Period — Enter the Date when this message will cease to be valid, then use the Left and Right navigation keys to choose the Time.
Page 75 • Save Pic — Picture Messages Only — Save the picture included in this message to the My Images folder. • Save Quick Text — Save the text in this message as a new Quick Text. • Lock / Unlock — Block/permit erasure of the highlighted message.
Page 76: Messages And Lock Mode
Messages and Lock Mode Your phone can still receive messages while in Lock Mode. The time and date of the message appear in the display, but you cannot access the message until you enter the lock code.
Page 77: Draft Box
Draft Box Messages in the Draft Box are those that have been composed but never sent. You can return to the Draft Box at any time to view, edit, or send a draft message. Create a Draft Message In standby mode, press the Down navigation key, then press Send Message) and for Video Message.
Page 78 • Save As Draft — Saves the changed message to the Draft Box. • Priority Level — Choose High, Normal, or Low. • Validity Period — Enter the Date when this message will cease to be valid, then use the Left and Right navigation keys to choose the Time.
Page 79 • Add To Contacts — Save the recipient’s number and/or e-mail address to your Contacts. • Save Quick Text — Save the message text as Quick Text for insertion into other messages. • Erase Drafts — Delete all unlocked draft messages.
Page 80: Erase Messages
You can erase all of the messages in each your boxes from one convenient location. Note: This function erases all messages in the selected box. To delete a single message, open the box from the Messages menu, then delete the message from the Options menu while viewing the message content.
Page 81: Text Message Settings
Press the New (right) soft key ( Tip: You can also create new Quick Text by viewing/editing an Outbox message and using the Save Quick Text option in the Options menu. See “Review Messages in the Outbox” on page 75 for more information.
Page 82 In standby mode, press the Down navigation key, then press Settings and appear in the display. • Auto Receive — On/Off — With Auto Receive On, Picture or Video messages automatically download and display as they are received. With Auto Receive Off, you are prompted to download Picture messages.
Page 83: Metro
You can send and receive instant messages and email, or browse the web to catch up on all the latest news. This section outlines how to obtain games and other applications for your phone. For more information, contact your Wireless Carrier.
Page 84: Accessing @Metro (Mobile Shop)
Use the Left and Right navigation keys to highlight the Mobile Shop icon ), then press the Note: The first time you access the Mobile Shop, an “airtime warning” message appears in the display along with instructions on how to remove this message.
Page 85: Demo Apps
Press the key to view the selected Help information. Buying New Apps To buy new and exciting apps, visit the Mobile Shop. It provides you with a variety of apps you can choose from. What do I pay? When you buy an app, you will be charged for the purchase cost of the app.
Page 86: Restoring Apps
Restoring Apps Disabled apps can be quickly restored at no additional purchase cost. To restore an app, run the application you want to restore from the Main Menu. You will be guided through the restoration process. Expired Apps Apps that were purchased based on the number of uses or for a specified period of...
Page 87: Camera-Camcorder
Use your SCH-U520 phone to take full color digital pictures and videos, display them on your phone’s vivid color display, and instantly share them with family and friends. It’s fun, and as easy to use as a traditional point-and-click camera or camcorder. This section explains how you can do the following: –...
Page 88: Taking Pictures And Videos
Press the Save (left) soft key ( Press the Erase (right) soft key ( Tip: You can change a number of the camera’s settings to suit particular uses for your pictures. See “Camera Options” on page 93 for more information.
Page 89 Taking Videos To take a video using the current camcorder settings, do the following: In standby mode, press the Camera key ( ) on the right side of the phone. The message “Loading...” appears in the display followed by a camera view finder screen.
Page 90: Screen Layouts
1. Pressing the Menu (left) soft key ( Camcorder. 2. From the camera screen, by pressing the Options (right) soft key, using the Left and Right navigation keys to highlight the Camcorder icon, and then pressing the Using the display as a viewfinder, point the camera lens at your subject.
Page 91 Quality — Indicates camera’s picture quality setting. (You can change the picture quality setting. See “Quality” on page 102 for more information.) Camera Resolution — Indicates camera’s current resolution setting. (You can change the camera resolution setting. See “Camera Options” on page 93 for more information.) Photo Limit —...
Page 92 The center of the display shows a viewfinder image of the subject at which the camcorder is pointed. The soft key labels on the bottom line of the display change to the following: My Videos — Pressing the left soft key ( •...
Page 93: Saving Pictures And Videos
Save the picture or video by pressing the Save (left) soft key ( • A picture is stored in the My Images folder. A video is stored in the My Videos folder. These folders are part of the phone’s memory and/or part of an optional Memory Card devoted to storing, browsing, and viewing saved pictures and videos.
Page 94: Self Timer
Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired flash setting, then press the Self Timer Self Timer lets you delay taking a picture long enough to let you join others in a picture. In camera mode, press the Options (right) soft key ( menu bar appears in the display.
Page 95: Multi Shot
• Series Shot — Off / 3 pictures taken in succession / 5 pictures taken in succession. • Divided Shot — Off / 4 of the same new picture in a 2-by-2 array / 9 of the same new picture in a 3-by-3 array.
Page 96: White Balance
You’re returned to the camera viewfinder screen. Note: The Resolution setting affects zoom capabilities. When Resolution is set to 1280 X 960, zoom is not available. When Resolution is set to any value lower than 1280 X 960, zoom settings 01 – 10 are available.
Page 97 Color Effects Change the look of your pictures with Color Effects. Choose from nine available settings such as Cool, Negative, and Sepia. The selected color effect previews in the display before you take the picture. In camera mode, press the Options (right) soft key ( menu bar appears in the display.
Page 98 • Center — Adjusts exposure to the average light level over a center portion of the subject. • Spot — Adjusts exposure to the light level over a small portion of the subject. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the sampling area of your choice, then press the viewfinder screen.
Page 99 Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight Icon Display, then press key. The following options appear in the display: • Display All — Shows camera icons as seen in “Camera Screen Icons” on page 90. • Guideline — Shows a cross hatch pattern in the view finder screen.
Page 100: Shutter Sound
Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the view mode setting of your choice, then press the viewfinder screen. Shutter Sound Choose from four different sounds whenever you take a picture. Aside from being a cool sound effect, Shutter Sounds acts as an audible reminder that your camera has taken a picture.
Page 101: Camcorder Options
Use the navigation keys to highlight Recording Mode. The following options appear in the display: • Limit for MMS — Record videos that are a maximum of 15 seconds long. The videos can be included in video messages. • Normal — Record videos that are any length the available memory will allow.
Page 102 Self Timer Self Timer lets you delay taking a video long enough to let you join others in the video. In camcorder mode, press the Options (right) soft key ( options menu bar appears in the display.
Page 103 Note: When you set Recording Mode to Limit for MMS, Quality is automatically reset to Economy. Once the quality setting of your choice is highlighted, press the You’re returned to the camcorder viewfinder screen. White Balance White Balance allows you to adjust video quality according to available light.
Page 104 • Cool — Subjects and pictures appear in a bluish hue. • Warm — Subjects and pictures appear in a golden hue. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the color tone of your choice is highlighted, then press the camcorder viewfinder screen.
Page 105 Start Sound Choose from two different sounds whenever you begin video recording. Aside from being a cool sound effect, Start Sound acts as an audible reminder that your camcorder has begun recording a video. In camcorder mode, press the Options (right) soft key ( options menu bar appears in the display.
Page 106: Zoom
10) enlarges your pictures or videos (01 is normal). Note: The Resolution setting affects zoom capabilities. When Resolution is set to 1280 X 960, zoom is not available. When Resolution is set to any value lower than 1280 X 960, zoom settings 01 – 10 are available.
Page 107: Brightness
Brightness setting. The Photo Gallery Saved pictures are stored in the My Image folder. You can browse the pictures one at a time (expanded mode), or view several pictures at once in thumbnail format. In the Camera viewfinder screen, press the My Image (left) soft key ).
Page 108: The Video Gallery
The Video Gallery Saved video clips are stored in the My Videos folder. You can view the video clips one at a time (expanded mode), or browse several vidoes at once in thumbnail format.
Page 109: Point, Click, And Send Pictures And Videos
Point, Click, and Send Pictures and Videos Take a picture or record a video and send it to anyone with a compatible device in a few easy steps. In standby mode, press the Camera key ( ) to activate the camera.
Page 110: Metroweb
• Using Links • How MetroWEB Keys Work This section outlines how to launch MetroWEB, how to navigate to other pages on the web, and how the keys on the keypad are used with the web application. Additionally, links to other sites are briefly discussed.
Page 111: Metroweb
You can access this information without reconnecting to the Internet. However, if you are viewing stored information, and you select a link to a site that was not accessed in your last session, you automatically re-connect to the Internet.
Page 112: Using Links
Using Links Links have several purposes, such as jumping to a different page, to a different site, or even initiating a phone call. Links are shown inside of brackets ([ ]). You can normally use the left soft key ( How MetroWEB Keys Work The following table lists MetroWEB keys and their functions.
Page 113: Voice Svc
Section 11: Voice SVC Topics Covered • Voice SVC Options • Voice Commands • Voice Settings This section explains how you can use and customize your phone’s VoiceSignal voice recognition feature. Voice SVC...
Page 114: Voice Svc Options
• Voice SVC) and for Voice Commands. Note: You can also set your phone to start VoiceSignal when you open the phone. See “Voice Launch” on page 118 for more information. The following voice commands appear in the display: Call — Lets you dial the phone by saying any name stored in your contact list, •...
Page 115: Voice Settings
Status, Signal, Network, Battery, or My phone #. Note: Speaking clearly, say the command that you want to use. If VoiceSignal does not recognize a command, it prompts you to repeat the command. If VoiceSignal still does not recognized the command, it tells you “Sorry, no match found”...
Page 116: Digit Dialing
Note: After you adapt Digit Dial, your phone is customized to your voice, and your voice only. Others will not be able to use it unless they reset the phone to factory defaults.
Page 117: Adapt Digits
“Please say” plays through the speaker followed by the four digits appearing in the display. Wait for the beep and say the digits using your normal tone of voice. After a moment, the phone plays back the recording and prompts “Did the recording sound ok?”...
Page 118: Voice Launch
Press the OK (left) soft key ( the Back (right) soft key ( Sound Sound lets you specify what (if any) text prompts you want your phone to read to you through the earpiece. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key (...
Page 119 About This option causes the About VoiceSignal screen to appear in the display, showing version and build information about the VoiceSignal software included on your phone. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( (for Voice SVC), The About VoiceSignal screen appears in the display showing the version level of the VoiceSignal software currently installed on your phone.
Page 120: Multimedia
Section 12: Multimedia Topics Covered • Accessing Multimedia • My Images • My Videos • My Ringtones • My Sounds • My Music This section outlines your phone’s multimedia functions and key features associated with multimedia.
Page 121: Accessing Multimedia
- The Camera screen by pressing the My Images (left) soft key ( - The Edit Contact screen by selecting the picture ID field and pressing the Set (left) soft key ( Use the navigation keys to highlight a picture.
Page 122: My Videos
• Rename — Lets you rename the picture. • Move — Lets you move the picture from the phone to the memory card or from the memory card to the phone. • Lock / Unlock — Lets you protect the picture from being deleted.
Page 123: My Ringtones
• Set As — Lets you assign the selected video as the Main Wallpaper. • Rename — Lets you change the name of the video. • Move — Lets you move the video from the phone to the memory card or from the memory card to the phone.
Page 124: My Sounds
-A Set Alarm screen by selecting the Ringer option, highlighting the second (file name) field, pressing the Left or Right navigation key, and selecting My Sounds -The Edit Contact screen by selecting the Ringtone field, pressing the Set (left) soft key ( selecting My Sounds Note: Recorded sound files (voice memos) do not appear in these lists.
Page 125: My Music
– Send — Lets you send the selected sound file to a specified recipient in a Picture message. – Set As — Lets you assign the selected sound file as the Ringtone or as the Contact ID for a Contact or an Alert Tone for Text, Picture, or Voicemail messages.
Page 126: Tools
• World Time • Calculator • Stop Watch • Converter • Tip Calculator This section explains how you can use your phone’s Personal Information Manager (PIM) functions to view today’s calendar, schedule appointments, set an alarm, perform simple math calculations, and more.
Page 127: Bluetooth
30 feet without requiring a physical connection. Unlike infrared, you don't need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth. If the devices are within a range of one another, you can exchange information between them, even if they are located in different rooms.
Page 128: Registered List
• Rename Device — Lets you change or replace the device name, as needed. • Device Info — Shows the type of device, status, address, the date when it was paired with your phone, and the date the device was last connected with your phone.
Page 129: Calendar
Enable/Disable Selecting this option turns Bluetooth on or off. Discovery Mode Allows other users to see your accessibility. Select On for other devices to see your device, or Off for no visibility. Device Name Shows the handset name. You may change this name. Enter the text and press the key.
Page 130 <Italic>“Entering Text” on page 44 for more information.) Note: The current mode of text entry is indicated in the lower left corner of the display. To set the Start Date, use the keypad to enter the start date for the event.
Page 131: Memo Pad
In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( (for Tools) and If you have any stored memos, they appear as a list in the display. If this is your first time in Memo Pad, press the Add (left) soft key ( memo.
Page 132: Alarm Clock
Once set, an alarm clock is easy to change or turn off completely. Note: The alarm doesn’t function when the phone is turned off. If the time for an alarm that was set for Once has elapsed while the phone is off, the alarm occurs at the specified time on the next day.
Page 133 Press to silence the alarm. • If the alarm was set as a Daily alarm, the alarm icon remains in the top of the • display. If the alarm was set as a Once only alarm, the alarm icon disappears from the top •...
Page 134: World Time
World Time World Time lets you view the time of day or night in any of the 24 different time zones around the world. Note: To use World Time, you need to subscribe to your Cellular Provider’s digital service. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key (...
Page 135: Calculator
• Press the Operator (right) soft key ( [( )] to your equation or to enter an Power exponent (^), such as, 3^2, which is the equivalent of 3 • Press the Clear (left) soft key ( Use the navigation keys (as shown in the Calculator screen) to set the type of calculation that you wish to perform.
Page 136: Converter
Use the navigation keys to highlight the conversion feature you wish to use, then press the Use the navigation keys to select the units to be converted From and To. Enter the quantity you want converted in the From field. The converted quantity appears in the To field.
Page 137 Converter screen. Currency — Adding Exchange Rates You can use the Currency Converter to convert from and to obscure currencies by adding exchange rates for these currencies. To add a currency and its exchange rate...
Page 138: Tip Calculator
Currency — Erasing Exchange Rates You cannot erase the preloaded currencies from the Exchange Rate list. You can erase a currency that you have added to the list by doing the following: In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key (...
Page 139: Settings
Topics Covered • Location Setting • Display Settings • Sound Settings • Call Settings • Phone Settings • Memory Info • Phone Info This section explains how to configure your phone’s language, network preferences, security options, and other settings. Settings...
Page 140: Location Setting
• Theme — Choose the color set used to show menus and screens on your phone’s display. • Dialing Font — Lets you select the style and size of the font used to display digits you dial. • Banner — Lets you change or replace the text greeting that appears in the display when your phone is in standby mode.
Page 141: Menu Style
• My Images — Lets you select an image that you’ve downloaded or a picture you’ve taken with the camera. • My Videos — Lets you select a video clip that you’ve downloaded or taken with the camcorder. • Preset Images — Lets you select an image that came preloaded with your phone.
Page 142: Clock Format
• Analog — Time is shown using an analog clock face image. • Off — Time, date, and day of the week are shown using the default, small digital format. Use the navigation keys to highlight the image that you wish to use and press the key to save your selection.
Page 143: Dialing Font
• If you select Personal, the Banner screen appears in the display with the Enter Text field highlighted. – Enter a word or short phrase to appear in your phone’s display while in standby mode (Up to 13 characters). See See <Italic>“Entering Text” on page 44 for more information.
Page 144: Front Contrast
Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired option, then press the key. Backlight You can set the backlight for your display or keypad to remain on for a specified period of time or remain on as long as the folder is open. Note: Prolonged backlight use drains your battery faster.
Page 145: Sound Settings
(for Settings) and following options appear in the display: • Voice Calls — Lets you set your phone to be silent, play a sound, and/or vibrate in response to incoming calls. • Messages — Lets you set your phone to be silent, play a sound, and/or vibrate in response to incoming messages.
Page 146 When the desired ringer type plays, press the selection. Alerts You can set your phone to sound an alert whenever you enter or leave your service area, connect or disconnect a call, and other options. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key (...
Page 147: Call Settings
Key Tone Key Tone lets you adjust the volume level and length of tone that the keypad generates each time you press a key. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( (for Settings) and following options appear in the display: •...
Page 148: Auto Retry
You connect TTY/TDD equipment to the headset connector on the top of your phone, behind the folder hinge. Note: TTY Mode must be enabled (TTY Full selected) before you can use your phone with TTY/TDD equipment. (for Call Settings), and (for Call Settings), and for Auto Retry.
Page 149: Voice Privacy
Voice Privacy lets you choose what level of voice security (Standard or Enhanced) your phone will use. Tip: You can change your Voice Privacy setting during a call by using the In-Use Menu options. (See <Italic>“In-Use Menu” on page 29 for more information.)
Page 150: Phone Settings
The following options appear in the display: • On — Disables the radio transmitter and receiver in your phone. Tip: If you need to make an emergency call with Airplane mode enabled, just dial the emergency number and press • Off — Enables the radio transmitter and receiver in your phone.
Page 151: Lock Phone
Important! If you change the NAM1 setting after setting the phone to lock upon power-up and did not program a number into NAM2, you won’t be able to access your phone. You must call the Service Center to unlock your phone.
Page 152: Change Lock
Enter the new lock code again. Your changes are stored. Note: Your phone does not allow you to view the lock code for obvious security reasons. If you change the lock code, be sure to write down or memorize the new code.
Page 153: Reset Phone
Important! DO NOT depend on this phone as a primary method of calling 911 or for essential or emergency calls. Remember to always turn your phone on and check for adequate signal strength before placing a call. Note: When you dial an emergency number, you phone locks itself to the emergency location that answered the call and locks itself in 911-Only mode, blocking from dialing any number but an emergency number.
Page 154: Erase All Entry
The “Enter Code” prompt appears in the display. Enter the four-digit lock code using the keypad. Note: The default lock code is the last four digits of your mobile phone number. The “Enter Code” prompt disappears and the Security menu appears in the display.
Page 155: Nam Selection
The “Enter Code” prompt appears in the display. Enter the four-digit lock code using the keypad. Note: The default lock code is the last four digits of your mobile phone number. Enter for Restriction. The following options appear in the display: •...
Page 156: System Select
Set Time Use the Set Time option to set the current date and time. Note: In digital service mode, the Main Clock feature is disabled. The network adjusts time and date automatically. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key (...
Page 157: Searching For A Contact
• The year must be entered with all four digits. Press to save the date. Quick Search Quick Search is an easy way to locate contacts in your Address Book and Menu items. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( (for Settings), The following options appear in the display: •...
Page 158: Memory Info
Press the key to access the content of the menu item. PC Connection PC Connection allows you to select how you want your phone to connect to your PC. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( (for Settings), The following options appear in the display: •...
Page 159: Phone Memory
Freeing Memory Phone Memory sub-menus let you list files in your multimedia folders and let you erase or move files as needed to free up memory on your phone for reuse. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key (...
Page 160 • Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight Erase, then press the key. • Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight a file you want to erase, then press the key to mark the file for erasure. (Press the Mark All (right) soft key ) to mark all files for erasure.)
Page 161: Card Memory
Card Memory sub-menus let you list files in your multimedia folders and let you erase or move files as needed to free up space on your Memory Card for reuse. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key (...
Page 162 • Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight Erase, then press the key. • Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight a file you want to erase, then press the key to mark the file for erasure. (Press the Mark All (right) soft key ) to mark all files for erasure.)
Page 163: Phone Info
In standby mode, press the (for Settings), list of the icons that can appear on the top line of the display shows in the display. Press to return to the Phone Info menu.
Page 164 Version You can view the PRL (Preferred Roaming List), ERI (Extended Roaming Indicator), software version, and hardware version on your phone. This feature is helpful if you need to contact Customer Service. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( (for Settings), Hardware and software information for your phone appears in the display.
Page 165: Health And Safety Information
• Battery Standby and Talk Time • Battery Precautions • Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling • Care and Maintenance 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...
Page 166: Health And Safety Information
This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output.
Page 167: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling
Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery pack to find the number. Once you have the FCC ID number for a particular phone, follow the instructions on the website and it should provide values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone.
Page 168 POWER UNIT IS INTENDED TO BE CORRECTLY ORIENTATED IN A VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL OR FLOOR MOUNT POSITION.
Page 169: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones
FDA and other federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person's RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source.
Page 170 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 type emitted •...
Page 171 RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used. What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF? FDA is working with the U.S.
Page 172 If there is a risk from these products - and at this point we do not know that there is - it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
Page 173 RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use, then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy.
Page 174 This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000.
Page 175: Road Safety
Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you need to make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.
Page 176: Operating Environment
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user's guide for detailed safety instructions.
Page 177: Persons With Pacemakers
If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs.
Page 178: Potentially Explosive Environments
Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (medical emergencies, for example). Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use.
Page 179: Fcc Notice And Cautions
Restricting Children's access to your Phone Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that increase your phone bill.
Page 180: Other Important Safety Information
If you're inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception. Understanding the Power Save Feature If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. If your phone is active, it periodically rechecks service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key.
Page 181: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones
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 is inoperable, call Customer Care for service. Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones Many services and features are network dependent and may require additional subscription and/or usage charges.
Page 182: Battery Precautions
• require cooling or warming first. Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or winter • conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery at room temperature.
Page 183: Care And Maintenance
Do not permit a battery out of the phone to come in contact with metal objects, • such as coins, keys or jewelry. Do not crush, puncture or put a high degree of pressure on the battery as this can • cause an internal short-circuit, resulting in overheating.
Page 184 Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove • or a radiator. The phone may explode when overheated. If your phone is equipped with an external antenna, use only the supplied or an •...
Page 185: Warranty Information
Section 16: Warranty Information Topics Covered • Standard Limited Warranty Warranty Information...
Page 186: Standard Limited Warranty
80% of rated capacity or the battery leaks, and this 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 187 (90) days. All other repaired/replaced Product will be warranted for a period equal to the remainder of the original Limited Warranty on the original Product or for 90 days, whichever is longer. All replaced parts, components, boards and equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG.
Page 188 UNENFORCEABILITY SHALL NOT AFFECT THE ENFORCEABILITY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE CONSTRUED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS. THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT.
Page 189 Standard Limited Warranty whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC 1000 Klein Street Plano, Texas 75074 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) ©2007 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC All rights reserved.
Page 190: Index
Index Symbols @metro On-line Help Settings Numerics 2-sec pause Adding a new Contacts entry Dial Method Adjust key tone Ringer setting ringer setting Alarm clock set the alarm turn off the alarm when an alarm sounds Alerts Apps buying disabled...
Page 191 Management Change lock Clear key Contacts add pauses Adding a new Contacts entry edit name and numbers opening Save a number after a call Contacts List Memory Create messages Creating and Sending New Messages Video Messages Data Counter Data Settings...
Page 192 Entering Symbols Using T9 Mode Erase logs Erase messages Exit metroWeb Expired apps File Save Options Formatting a Memory Card Formatting a microSD Card Front Contrast Gallery photo video General message settings Getting Started Activating Your Phone Understanding this User...
Page 193 Shopping and downloading Mode Call answer Camera Input Lock Silent Standby Talk Vibrate Msg setting sub menu Multi shot Multimedia Navigation key Navigation key shortcuts Notes and tips Notes, description Number type icons OK key Outbox folder Outbox, reviewing messages...
Page 194 Reviewing outbox Right soft key Ringer Type Safe Use of your phone Save a number after a call Save pictures Screen Layouts Security sub menu Send key Send Pic messages Setting Call Answer Front Contrast Settings Auto Answer Auto Retry...
Page 195 Understanding Your Contacts Deleting a Contacts entry Editing an existing Contacts entry Finding a Contacts entry Understanding Your Phone Closed View of Your Phone Command Keys Display Screen Features of Your Phone Open View of Your Phone Using Abc Mode...

Samsung SCHU520 User Manual

Getting Started

Understanding Your Phone

Call Functions

Menu Navigation

Entering Text

Understanding Your Contacts

Messaging

Metro

Camera-Camcorder

Metroweb

Voice SVC

Multimedia

Tools

Settings

Health and Safety Information

Warranty Information

Index

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