Page 1 P O R T A B L E T R I - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
Page 2: Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
Page 3 ® Samsung and Galaxy Indulge™ are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and/or its related entities. All product and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Screen images simulated. Appearance of the phone may vary. Open Source Software Some software components of this product incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and other open source licenses.
Page 4 MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ... 4 Understanding this User Manual ......4 Battery ......... . . 5 Turning Your Phone On and Off .
Page 6 Using the Samsung Keypad ......57 Section 6: Messaging ... 60 Types of Messages ....... . . 60 Text and Multimedia Messaging .
Page 7 Battery Use and Safety ......136 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....137 UL Certified Travel Charger .
Page 8: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started This section allows you to quickly start using your Samsung Galaxy Indulge™ phone by installing and charging the battery, activating your service, and setting up voicemail. Understanding this User Manual The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your phone.
Page 9: Battery
A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time. After the first charge, you can use the phone while charging. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
Page 10 The battery is under a removable cover on the back of the phone. Removing the battery cover Pull up using the slot provided (1), while lifting the cover off the phone (2). Installing the battery cover Align the cover and press it firmly into place, making sure it snaps into place at the corners.
Page 11 Removing the Battery Remove the battery cover. (For more information, refer to “Removing the battery cover” on page 6.) Lift the battery up by the slot provided. Lift the battery up and out of the phone. Charging the Battery Your phone comes with a Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) to rapidly charge your phone from any 120/220 VAC outlet.
Page 12 USB cable from the phone. Non-Supported Batteries Samsung handsets do not support the use of non-approved batteries. Important!: Using a non-supported battery may damage to your phone. When using a non-supported battery you will hear a series of beeps and see a warning message: “NON-SUPPORTED BATTERY.
Page 13: Turning Your Phone On And Off
Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On Press and hold the Power/Lock Key for three seconds. While powering on, the phone connects with the network, then displays the Home screen and active alerts. Note: Your phone’s internal antenna is located along the bottom back of the phone.
Page 14: Voicemail
Voicemail All unanswered calls to your phone are sent to voicemail, even if your phone is turned off, so you’ll want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as you activate your phone. Setting up Voicemail Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch then touch and hold Follow the automated instructions to set up your new password and record a greeting.
Page 15: Memory Card
Memory Card Your phone includes a removable microSD™ memory card, for storage of music, pictures, and other files, and supports optional microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards of up to 32GB capacity. Note: You can only store music files that you own (from a CD or purchased using the phone) on a memory card.
Page 16: Securing Your Phone
Important!: To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the phone. From the Home screen, press Settings SD card & phone storage Remove the rear cover. (For more information, refer to “Removing the battery cover”...
Page 17 Unlocking with a Personal Screen Unlock Pattern Press the Power/Lock Key to wake the screen. Draw your personal unlock pattern on the screen. For information on setting a personal unlock pattern, see “Screen unlock settings” on page 114. Getting Started...
Page 18: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines key features of your phone, including keys, displays, and icons. Features 3.5-inch (320x480 pixel) full-screen touch screen • CDMA 1X/EVDO RevO Wireless Technology • Android platform • Motion and position sensitivity • Full integration with Google applications, including Google Search, •...
Page 19: Front View
Front View Features Earpiece: Listen to callers. Menu Key: Press to display options for the current screen. Home Key: Press to display the Home screen. Press and hold to display the Recent applications screen. Tip: From the Recent applications screen, you can launch the Task Manager. (For more information, refer to “Task Manager”...
Page 20: Side Views
Volume Key: From a Home screen, press to adjust Master Volume. During calls or music playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call. USB Power/Accessory Port: Plug in a USB cable for charging or to sync music and files. Camera Key: From a Home screen, press and hold to launch the Camera application.
Page 21: Open View (Front)
Open View (Front) Features Display: The Display automatically rotates when you slide open the QWERTY keypad. Fn Key: Function Key: Toggles the QWERTY keypad keys between their default characters/functions and their alternate symbols/functions. • Shift / Messaging Key: Pressing fn - Shift launches the Messaging menu.
Page 22: Back View
Power / Lock Key: Press and hold to power your phone on or off. With the phone on, press to lock your phone and blank or waken the display. Camera Lens: Used when taking photos or recording videos. Speaker Grill: Plays ringtones, call audio when in Speakerphone mode, music and other sounds.
Page 23: Touch Screen Display
Touch Screen Display Your phone’s touch screen display is the interface to its features. Features Annunciator Line: Presents icons to show network status, battery power, and connection details. (For more information, refer to “Annunciator Line” on page 20.) Home screen: The starting point for using your phone. Place icons, widgets, and other items to customize your phone to your needs.
Page 24 You can manually change the orientation of most of your phone’s screens by opening the QWERTY keypad. Your Galaxy Indulge can also automatically change the orientation of some screens. The phone’s built-in accelerometer senses movement and changes a screen’s orientation from portrait to landscape.
Page 25: Navigation
New Email Message: You have new email. Alarm Set: An alarm is active. (For more information, refer to “Clock” on page 93.) Silent mode: All sounds except media and alarms are silenced. (See “Silent mode” on page 109.) Vibrate mode: All sounds are silenced, but the phone vibrates for alerts.
Page 26: Notification Panel
While using your phone, context-sensitive menus offer options for the feature or screen. To access context-sensitive menus: Press Menu. • Touch and hold on an item. • Touch Touch items to select or launch them. For example: Touch the on screen keyboard to enter characters or text. •...
Page 27: Home Screen
Clearing Notifications Sweep your finger downward from the top of the screen to display the Notifications Panel. Touch Clear to clear all notifications. Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your phone. Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start with the phone unlocked, at the Home screen.
Page 28: Primary Shortcuts
Adding and removing Home screen panels Your phone comes with 7 Home screen panels. You can customize the Home screen to include up to the seven default panels, and set one panel as Home. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then press Touch Edit page.
Page 29: Customizing The Home Screen Panels
Editing the Primary Shortcuts Press Home, then touch Press Menu, then touch Edit. Touch and drag an icon to replace a primary shortcut. When you are finished, press Customizing the Home Screen Panels Customize the Home screen to suit your preferences. Add Widgets: For more information, refer to “Adding Widgets to a •...
Page 30 News & Weather: Combines multiple RSS news feeds and weather information. Picture frame: Display a picture. Power control: Set network and power settings. Poynt Gas Prices: Identify and locate lowest price gasoline near a specific location. Poynt Top 10 Movie Widget: Find and download movies from the Poynt Top 10 list.
Page 31 Settings: Go to a specific setting. Removing Shortcuts Touch and hold the Shortcut until the trash can icon ( appears, then drag the Shortcut to the Adding Folders to a Home Screen panel Place Folders on the Home screen to organize items together on the Home screen.
Page 32 Touch and hold the Folder until the trash can icon ( appears, then drag the Folder to the Choose a picture to display in the background of a Home screen icon. panel. You can choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images, or select a picture you’ve taken with the Camera or downloaded.
Page 33 Adding Applications to a Home Screen panel You can add shortcuts to applications to a Home screen panel, for quick access to the application. Navigate to a Home screen panel. Touch Applications. Touch and hold on an application icon. The Shortcut icon is automatically placed on the selected Home screen panel.
Page 34 Maps: Use Google Maps to find your current location, get directions, and other location-based information. (For more information, refer to “Maps” on page 74.) Market: Browse, download, and install Android applications. (For more information, refer to “Market” on page 96.) Memo: Create text memos, and send memos via Bluetooth.
Page 35 Settings: Configure your phone to your preferences. (For more information, refer to “Settings” on page 103.) Storefront: Purchase ringtones, ringback tones, graphics, applications, and games. (For more information, refer to “Storefront” on page 99.) Talk: Chat with other Google Talk users. (For more information, refer to “Google Talk”...
Page 36: Section 3: Call Functions
Section 3: Call Functions This section describes how to make, answer or end calls. Making Calls Your phone offers multiple ways to make calls: Use the touch screen Keypad to enter a telephone or speed dial • number. Use the QWERTY keypad to enter a telephone or speed dial number. •...
Page 37: Making Calls From Contacts
Dialing Emergency Numbers When you call an Emergency Number, such as 911, your phone locks itself in emergency mode, only allowing you to make calls to the emergency call center you originally contacted. This enables emergency operators to more easily dispatch aid, such as police, fire fighting, and emergency medical personnel.
Page 38 Favorites are contacts that you designate as favorites by starring them. (For more information about creating favorites, see “Starred Contacts” on page 48.) From a Home screen, touch Touch Favorites to display favorites. Find the contact and touch it to open the Contact entry. Touch to dial the default number for the Contact.
Page 39: Answering Calls
Answering Calls To answer an incoming call: On the Incoming call screen, touch and drag right. Sending Calls to Voicemail When your phone alerts you to an incoming call, you can ignore the call by rejecting it to send the caller to voice mail, or reject the call and send a message to the caller.
Page 40: Silencing An Incoming Call Ringtone
When your phone alerts you to an incoming call, you can silence the ringtone for the call by pressing the Volume Key down. Ending a Call Press the Volume Key. The In-Call screen appears. Touch End call. Call Log When you place, answer, or miss a call, a record of the call is saved in the Call log.
Page 41: Voice Dialer
Managing the Call Log Deleting Call log records From the Home screen, touch While viewing the Call log, press the select Delete. Touch call records to mark them for deletion, or touch Select all. A check appears in the check box to show marked records.
Page 42: Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your phone are sent to voicemail, even if your phone is turned off, so you’ll want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as you activate your phone. Setting up Voicemail From the Home screen, touch hold speed dial 1.
Page 43: Section 4: Accounts And Contacts
Section 4: Accounts and Contacts This section explains how to manage your contacts and accounts. Accounts Your phone provides the ability to synchronize information from a variety of accounts, including Google, a Corporate Exchange server, and social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace.
Page 44 From the Home screen, press the touch Settings Accounts & sync. Tap your Google account to display the Data & synchronization screen. Tap a setting to enable or disable synchronization. When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box: •...
Page 45 Managing a Corporate Exchange account From the Home screen, press the touch Settings Accounts & sync. Touch your Corporate account to display settings, then touch Account settings for these settings: • General settings – Account name: Enter a name to identify the account. –...
Page 46 Setting Up a Facebook account Note: You must register your phone with Facebook before using the phone to access the site. From your Facebook account, go to Account Settings and follow the “Activate a Phone” registration instructions. From the Home screen, press the touch Settings Accounts &...
Page 47: Contacts
Contacts To access Contacts: From the Home screen, touch Creating Contacts From the Home screen, touch contact. At the Save contact to prompt, touch an account for saving the contact: • Phone: Saves to the phone’s Contacts. • Google: Saves to your Google account. •...
Page 48 Enter a phone number with the Phone Dialer keypad, then save it. From a Home screen, touch Touch the digits of the phone number on the Dialer keypad. Press the Menu Key, then touch Add to Contacts Create contact from the pop-up menu. Continue entering contact information.
Page 49: Get Friends
Updating Contacts from Call log Save a phone number from a recent call record to create a new contact, or update an existing contact. For more information, see “Creating or Updating Contacts Using Call Log” on page 36. Get Friends Use the Get Friends feature to sync with your accounts.
Page 50 Your phone can synchronize with multiple accounts, including Google, Corporate Exchange, and other email providers, plus social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace. When you synchronize contacts from these accounts with your phone, you may have multiple contacts for one person. Linking imported contact records to a phone contact allows you to see all the contact’s numbers and addresses together in one Contact entry.
Page 51 Sending Namecards Sending a Namecard (vCard) You can send a contact namecard as a vCards via Bluetooth to other Bluetooth devices, or via Gmail as an attachment. Important!: Not all Bluetooth devices will accept contacts, and not all devices support transfers of multiple contacts. Check the target device’s documentation.
Page 52: Starred Contacts
You can export your contact list to an optional installed memory card, or import a list of contacts (previously exported) from a memory card. From the Home screen, touch Press the Menu Key, then touch Import/Export. Touch Import from SD card or Export to SD card, then follow the prompts to complete the operation.
Page 53: Groups
Groups Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for contacts faster, or to quickly call or send messages to group members. Accessing Groups From the Home screen, touch Groups. Creating a New Group From the Home screen, touch Groups. Press the Menu Key, then touch Create.
Page 54 Tip: You can also add a contact to a group when you create the contact. For more information, see “Creating Contacts” on page 43. From the Home screen, touch Groups. Touch a Group to display it, then touch Add member. Touch contact(s) to mark them for addition, or touch Select all to mark all contacts.
Page 55: History
History History displays all calls, messages, emails, IMs, and Facebook, MySpace and Twitter messages sent and received from contacts. From the Home screen, touch History. A list of calls, messages and emails displays, sorted by time, with most recent first. Press the Menu Key for these options: •...
Page 56: Section 5: Entering Text
Section 5: Entering Text This section describes how to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers when you need to enter text. Your phone provides both sliding and screen QWERTY keyboards to support quick and easy text input. Sliding keypad • Screen keypad, •...
Page 57: Screen Qwerty Keyboards
Entering Numbers and Symbols The default entry mode is initial capital case (Abc). Enter symbols by pressing the Fn key ( ) to toggle the entry mode, before pressing the key(s) corresponding to the number(s) or symbol(s) you want to enter. Press once to enter a single number or symbol.
Page 58: Screen Keyboard Types
Android Keyboard: Use the Android Keyboard to enter text by • touching keys on the screen. You can also use Android predictive text. Samsung Keypad: Use the Samsung Keypad to enter text by touching • keys on the screen. The Samsung Keypad, like the Android Keyboard, includes predictive text.
Page 59 Contractions: Swype recognizes most words that include an • apostrophe; just swype the letters of the word, including the apostrophe. Punctuation: Tap and hold a key to view a punctuation menu and • make a selection. Accented characters: Just glide through the letters of the word. •...
Page 60: Using The Android Keyboard
Enter text by speaking. Swype recognizes your speech and enters text for you. To use Swype Speech Recognition: Touch the Speech Recognition Key. The Android Keyboard is a custom screen QWERTY keyboard, featuring predictive text and voice input. Input characters by touching the on-screen keys with your finger, or use speech recognition.
Page 61: Using The Samsung Keypad
Configure the Samsung Keypad to your preferences. While entering text, touch • screen appears in the display. For more information, refer to “Samsung keypad” on page 124. • Note: In Landscape orientation touching the . The Samsung keypad settings key displays the Samsung keypad settings, but in Portrait orientation it displays Portrait keypad types: Qwerty Keypad and 3x4 Keypad.
Page 62 Abc key appears. If desired, rotate your phone counterclockwise to Landscape orientation. Touch a text input field. The Samsung screen keypad appears in ABC mode. Touch the desired alphabetic characters. To change capitalization to the Abc mode, touch the shift key ( ).
Page 63 Continue typing your message. Touch message, or touch information, refer to “Creating and Sending Messages” on page 60.) at the bottom of the screen. The Samsung to send the Send for more options. (For more Entering Text...
Page 64: Section 6: Messaging
Section 6: Messaging This section describes how to send and receive messages, and other features associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your phone supports these types of messages: Text messages: Send and receive simple messages containing text to • other mobile phones or email addresses (also known as SMS). Multimedia messages: Send and receive text messages with pictures •...
Page 65 Touch the Type to compose field, or touch Next, and compose your message. While composing a message, press the Menu Key for these options: • Add subject: Add a subject field to the message and enter a subject. (This option also converts the message to MMS.) •...
Page 66: Gmail
Configure message settings. From a Home screen, touch Press the Menu Key, then touch Settings to set: • Storage settings: – Delete old messages: Touch to enable or disable automatic erasure of messages when stored message reach default limits. When disabled, the phone will prompt you to delete old messages to make room.
Page 67 Composing and Sending Gmail From the Home screen, select Gmail. Press the Menu Key, then touch Compose. Touch the To field to enter recipients. As you enter names or numbers, matching contacts display. Touch a contact to add it to the field. Touch the Subject field to enter a subject.
Page 68: Email
– Clear search history: Remove previous searches you have performed. – Labels: Choose which labels are synchronized. – Email notifications: When enabled, notifications for new email appears in the Notifications Panel. – Select ringtone: Choose a ringtone for new email notifications. –...
Page 69: Composing And Sending Email
Configuring additional email accounts From the Home screen, select Email. Press the Menu Key, then touch Accounts. Press the Menu Key, then touch Add account. Touch the Email address field to enter your email address. Touch the Password field or touch Next to enter your password.
Page 70: Email Account Settings
Combined Inbox Emails you receive to all accounts are presented in the combined Inbox, or you can view email accounts individually. Press the Menu Key, then touch Accounts. Touch an account, or touch the Combined Inbox. Refreshing Your Email Account Refresh your account to update your phone from the servers.
Page 71: Google Talk
Google Talk Chat with other Google Talk users. Tip: Talk requires that you have a Google account. For information on setting up a Google account, see “Adding a Google account” on page 39. From the Home screen, select Talk. If you have already set up your Google account, you are automatically logged in.
Page 72: Section 7: Web And Social Networking
Section 7: Web and Social Networking YouTube View and upload YouTube videos, right from your phone. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications YouTube. Voice Search Voice Search offers voice-activated Google searches. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Voice Search.
Page 73 Selecting items on a page While browsing pages, use gestures and menus to navigate links on pages: • Touch an item or hyperlink to select it. • Touch and hold on a hyperlink for these options: – Open: Go to the linked page. –...
Page 74: Creating A Bookmark
While browsing, bookmark a site to quickly access it in the future. Creating a bookmark Create a bookmark to a page, for later browsing. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Browser. Browse to the desired web site, then touch Bookmarks next to the URL field.
Page 75: Copying Text
On the History tab, use these options: • Touch a page to load it. • Touch the star next to a page to bookmark it. • To clear the history, press Menu • Touch and hold on a page for these options: –...
Page 76 Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Browser. Browse to the desired web site. Touch and hold on a hyperlink or URL, then press Menu for these options: • Bookmark link: Create a bookmark to the page (without loading it). •...
Page 77: Browser Settings
Browser Settings Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Browser. Press Menu More Settings: • Page content settings – Default zoom: Choose a default zoom level for web pages. – Open pages in overview: When enabled, displays an overview of newly-opened pages.
Page 78: Maps
• Advanced settings – Set search engine: Select Google, Yahoo!, or Bing as the search engine for your Browser. – Website settings: View and manage settings for individual websites. – Reset to default: Clear all browser data and reset all settings to the factory defaults.
Page 79: Maps Menu
Maps Menu Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Maps. While viewing a map, press • Search: Enter text criteria to find locations or points of interest. • Directions: Get driving, public transport, or walking directions. • Starred Places: Synchronize your starred map items with Google maps.
Page 80: Section 8: Music
Section 8: Music Music Player Music Player plays music files stored on a microSD or microSDHC Memory Card. (For information on installing a Memory Card, For more information, refer to “Memory Card” on page 11. Important!: For information on transferring media files to a memory card, see “Transferring Files to a Memory Card”...
Page 81: Creating A Playlist
Creating a Playlist From the Home screen, touch Music Player List. Press Menu Add to playlist, then select an option: • Current playlist: Add the song to the current playlist. • Create playlist: Create a new named playlist and add the song to Setting a song as a ringtone You can set a song as a ringtone for all voice calls, for calls from an individual contact, or as an alarm tone.
Page 82: Section 9: Pictures And Video
Section 9: Pictures and Video Camera Use your phone’s built-in Camera to take pictures and record video. From the Home screen, touch Camera. Options tab Important!: Do not take photos of people without their permission. Do not take photos in places where cameras are not allowed. Do not take photos in places where you may interfere with another person’s privacy.
Page 83: Camera Options
Camera Options Configure the camera. While in Camera mode, touch the Options tab to configure: • Shooting mode: Choose an automatic shooting mode, from: – Single Shot: Take a single photo. – Smile shot: Touch the Camera button to automatically focus on the subject’s face and take the picture.
Page 84: Capturing Video
Camcorder Use your phone’s built-in Camcorder to record video. From the Home screen, touch Camera Camcorder. Options tab Important!: Do not take videos of people without their permission. Do not take videos in places where cameras are not allowed. Do not take videos in places where you may interfere with another person’s privacy.
Page 85: Video Player
Camcorder Options Configure the camcorder. While in Camcorder mode, touch the Options tab: • Recording mode: Choose a recording mode, from: – Normal: Record a video of any length. – Limit for MMS: Record a video up to 1 minute long, suitable for sending in a Video message.
Page 86: Gallery
Use Gallery to view, capture, and manage pictures and videos. Note: To take pictures or record video, you must install an optional memory card in your phone. (For more information, refer to “Memory Card” on page 11.) From the Home screen, select Gallery.
Page 87: Setting A Picture As Wallpaper
Sharing pictures and video Share pictures and videos via Email, AllShare, Bluetooth, Messaging, Picasa, or Gmail. From the Home screen, select Gallery. Touch a category, then touch a picture or video to select it. Tip: To select multiple pictures or videos, press thumbnails to mark them, then touch Share.
Page 88: Section 10: Connections
Section 10: Connections Your phone includes features to connect to the internet and to other devices, via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Dial Up Networking. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides access to local area networks. Use your phone’s Wi-Fi feature to: Access the internet for browsing, or to send or receive email.
Page 89: Bluetooth
Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually From the Home screen, sweep your finger downward to display the Notification Panel. Touch Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi On. Touch Add Network, then enter these fields: • Network SSID: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi Wireless Access Point. •...
Page 90: Memory Card
Pairing with a Bluetooth Device Search for a Bluetooth device and pair with it, to exchange information between your phone and the device. From the Home screen, press Settings Wireless & networks Touch Bluetooth to turn on Bluetooth. Activate the target device’s discoverable mode. Touch Scan devices.
Page 91 Transferring Files to a Memory Card Attach your phone to the computer with the USB Data Cable. Your phone recognizes the connection and displays USB connected in the Annunciator Line and Notifications Panel. Display the Notifications Panel, then touch USB connected. At the prompt, touch Connect USB storage to enable copying of files between your computer and the memory card.
Page 92: Section 11: Applications
Section 11: Applications Applications display on the Applications screens to provide access to your phone’s applications. You can also place shortcuts to applications on the Home screen, for quick access to the application. (For more information, refer to “Adding Applications to a Home Screen panel” on page 29.) Accessing Applications Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications.
Page 93: Allshare
AllShare Share your media content with other DLNA certified™ (Digital Living Network Alliance) Devices over Wi-Fi connections. Note: You must activate Wi-Fi and connect to a Wi-Fi network to use this application. (For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 84.) With AllShare, the following media playback options are available: Play file from my phone on another player: Play your stored media...
Page 94: Block Breaker
Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications AllShare. Next to Play file from my phone on another player, touch Select Videos, Audio, or Pictures. Select one or more media files you want to transmit to the playback device. A green check mark appears when you select a media file.
Page 95: Calendar
Calendar Record events and appointments to manage your schedule. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Calendar. Touch a tab to choose a calendar view: • Month: Display the current month, and scroll to other months. • Week: Display the current week, and scroll to other weeks. •...
Page 96 Sending Events via Bluetooth Send events as vCalendar files to other Bluetooth devices. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Calendar. Touch an event to display its details. Press Menu, then touch Send via Note: If there is no Email account defined to your phone, Send via automatically launches Bluetooth.
Page 97: Camera
Camera Take pictures and record video with your phone’s built in Camera. (For more information, refer to “Camera” on page 78.) From the Home screen, touch Camera. Clock The Clock application includes Alarm clock, World clock, Stopwatch, and Timer features, for Set alarms to go off once, or to repeat on specified days.
Page 98: Latitude
With Google Latitude, you can see the location of all of your friends on a map or on a list. You can also share or hide your location. You must first set up your phone to use wireless networks to help pinpoint your location.
Page 99 Latitude Options Press to display the following options: • Search: allows you to search for a place of interest. • Directions: displays navigation directions to a location from a starting point. • Starred Places: shows you locations you have marked as favorites, such as restaurants, museums, parks, and so on.
Page 100: Maps
My Location: When selected, the location displays on the map with a blinking blue arrow. Maps Use Google Maps to find your current location, search for destinations, and get detailed directions. (For more information, refer to “Maps” on page 74.) Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Maps.
Page 101: My Files
My Files Find, view and manage files stored on an optional installed memory card. If the file is associated with an application on your phone, you can launch the file in the application. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications My Files.
Page 102: Navigation
Navigation Google Maps Navigation is an internet-connected turn-by-turn, GPS navigation system with voice guidance. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Navigation. Tip: To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the followingn conditions: • inside a building or between buildings •...
Page 103: Storefront
Storefront Storefront lets you purchase ringtones, ringback tones, graphics, applications, and games using your Wireless Provider’s server. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Storefront. Follow the on-screen prompts to enable Storefront. Talk Use Google Talk to chat with other Google Talk users. (For more information, refer to “Google Talk”...
Page 104: Voice Commands
Voice Commands is advanced speech recognition software that recognizes your spoken commands to dial phone numbers, create messages, and launch phone features such as Contacts, Calendar and My Music. To use Voice Commands, speak naturally into your phone, at a distance of 3-12 inches.
Page 105 Lookup <Name> Access a contact record by speaking the name of the contact. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Voice Commands. At the audio prompt “Say a command.”, say “Lookup” followed by the name of a Contact entry. The named Contact’s information appears in the display.
Page 106: Voice Recorder
Configure the Voice Commands feature of your phone. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Voice Commands. Press Menu, then touch Settings Select a setting for customization: • Confirmation: Select when the system asks you to confirm a name or number.
Page 107: Section 12: Settings
Section 12: Settings This section explains Settings for customizing your phone. Accessing Settings Press Home Menu, then touch Settings. – or – Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Settings. The Settings menu appears in the display. Wireless & networks Control your phone’s wireless connections.
Page 108: Bluetooth Profiles
Advanced Wi-Fi settings From the Settings menu, touch Wireless & networks Wi-Fi settings Advanced. • Advanced – Wi-Fi sleep policy: Specify when to switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data for data communications. Touch to choose from When screen turns off, Never when plugged in, or Never. –...
Page 109: Bluetooth Settings
Turning Bluetooth On or Off Turn your device’s Bluetooth service On or Off. For more information about using Bluetooth to exchange information with other Bluetooth devices, see see “Bluetooth” on page 85 From the Settings menu, touch Wireless & networks Bluetooth settings.
Page 110: Airplane Mode
Airplane mode When airplane mode is activated, all your phone’s wireless connections are disabled, and you cannot make or receive calls or messages or connect to networks. While in airplane mode, you can use other features of your phone, such as playing music, watching videos, or other applications.
Page 111: Call Settings
Call settings Ignore with message Create messages to use when rejecting incoming calls. (For more information, refer to “Sending Calls to Voicemail” on page 35.) From the Settings menu, touch Call settings Ignore with message. Touch Create. Enter the message text, then touch Save. Note: To erase messages, press Menu, then touch Delete.
Page 112: Call Restrictions
Call Restrictions Call Restrictions lets you limit calls made with and to you phone From the Settings menu, touch Call settings Call Restrictions. Touch Incoming to choose to Allow All Incoming calls, Allow Contacts Incoming calls only, or to Allow None. Touch Outgoing to choose to Allow All Outgoing calls, Allow Contacts Outgoing calls only, or to Allow None.
Page 113: Sound Settings
Sound settings Silent mode Temporarily silence all the sounds your phone makes except for media playback and alarms. From the Settings menu, touch Sound settings. Touch Silent mode to enable or disable silent mode. When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box. Vibrate When enabled, your phone vibrates to alert you to incoming calls, as well as playing the call ringtone.
Page 114 Choose a default ringtone for incoming voice calls. Tip: You can also set songs as ringtones for all calls, or for a selected contact. (For more information, refer to “Setting a song as a ringtone” on page 77.) From the Settings menu, touch Sound settings ringtone.
Page 115: Haptic Feedback
Haptic feedback When enabled, the phone vibrates to indicate screen touches and other interactions. From the Settings menu, touch Sound settings feedback to enable or disable screen touch feedback vibration. When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box. Vibration intensity When Haptic feedback option is enabled, lets you adjust the intensity of the Haptic feedback vibration.
Page 116: Display Settings
Font style Select the font used to display text in screens. From the Settings menu, touch Display settings Font style. Touch a font to select it. You are prompted to verify your selection. Touch Get fonts online to download additional fonts. Brightness Set the default screen brightness.
Page 117: Location & Security
Keyboard timeout Set the length of delay between the last key press or screen touch and the automatic keyboard timeout (dim and lock). From the Settings menu, touch Display settings Keyboard timeout. Touch a setting (3 seconds / 6 seconds / 15 seconds / Same as Screen timeout) to select it.
Page 118 Enable or disable location service from Standalone GPS services. Note: Standalone location services must be enabled to use some applications. Important!: By selecting Standalone GPS services, you are allowing access to all location information by any third party through web access or any software or peripheral components you choose to install, download, add or attach to the device or any other means.
Page 119: Device Administration
Set unlock PIN/Change unlock PIN A screen unlock PIN is a Personal Identification Number that you can store and then use to unlock your phone. From the Settings menu, touch Location & security Set screen lock or Change screen lock. Touch PIN.
Page 120: Credential Storage
Credential storage Use secure credentials You can install credentials from an optional installed memory card, and use the Credential storage settings to allow applications to access the secure certificates and other credentials. Note: You must have installed encrypted certificates from a memory card to use this feature.
Page 121: Applications
Applications You can download and install applications from Android Market, or create applications using the Android SDK and install them on your phone. Use Applications settings to manage applications on your phone. Warning!: Because this device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, end- users operate these devices at their own risk.
Page 122: Accounts & Sync
Development Set options for application development. USB debugging When enabled, allows debugging when the phone is attached to a PC by a USB cable. Note: This setting is used for application development purposes. From the Settings menu, touch Applications Development. Touch USB debugging to enable or disable the setting.
Page 123: Manage Accounts
Manage accounts Use Manage accounts to set up and configure your accounts. Note: Available settings depend on the type of account. Not all settings are available for all accounts. From the Settings menu, touch Accounts & sync. Under Manage accounts, touch the account to modify its settings.
Page 124: Privacy
Use Privacy settings to manage use of personal information by your phone. Mobile backup and restore Back up my data From the Settings menu, touch Privacy to enable or disable backup of your application settings and data. When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box.
Page 125: Sd Card & Phone Storage
From the Settings menu, touch USB settings. The following options are available: • Samsung Kies: Your phone is controllable by Samsung Kies, a utility program not available in the United States. • Mass storage: Your phone appears to the personal computer as a removable disk drive.
Page 126: Language & Keyboard
From the Settings menu, touch Language & keyboard Select input method. Select Swype, Android keyboard, or Samsung keypad. Note: For details about these on-screen keypads, see “Entering Text” on page 52. Configure text entry options to your preferences.
Page 127 • Swype Advanced settings: – Auto-spacing: When enabled, inserts spaces automatically when you pause entering text. – Auto-capitalization: When enabled, automatically capitalizes the first letter of the first word in a sentence. – Show complete trace: When enabled, displays a trace of your Swype paths when using the Swype keyboard.
Page 128 Configure Samsung keypad settings. For more information about entering text with the Samsung keypad, see “Using the Samsung Keypad” on page 57. From the Settings menu, touch Language & keyboard Samsung keypad (Samsung keypad settings) to access the following options: Touch items to enable or disable the setting.
Page 129: Voice Input & Output
• Keypad sweeping: When enabled, lets you select text entry modes by sweeping across the Samsung keypad. • Auto-capitalization: When enabled, automatically capitalizes the first letter of the first word in a sentence.
Page 130: Accessibility
Voice output Text-to-speech settings Text-to-speech provides audible readout of text, for example, the contents of text messages, and the Caller ID for incoming calls. From the Settings menu, touch Voice input & output Text-to-speech settings. Touch a setting to configure: •...
Page 131: Date & Time
The power key When enabled, this option lets you end calls by pressing the Power-Lock key. From the Settings menu, touch Accessibility key ends calls to enable/disable this option. When activated, a check appears in the box. Date & time By default, your phone receives date and time information from the wireless network.
Page 132: About Phone
View information about your phone, including status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and a tutorial. From the Settings menu, touch About phone. Touch items to view details: • Status: View Battery status, Battery level, Phone number, MIN, PRL version, MEID, Network, Signal strength, Mobile network type, Service state, Roaming, Mobile network state, Wi-Fi MAC address, Bluetooth address, and Up time.
Page 133: Section 13: Health And Safety Information
Section 13: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. The terms “mobile device” or “cell phone” are used in this section to refer to your phone. Read this information before using your mobile device. Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals The U.S.
Page 134 While RF energy does not ionize particles, large amounts can increase body temperatures and cause tissue damage. Two areas of the body, the eyes and the testes, are particularly vulnerable to RF heating because there is relatively little blood flow in them to carry away excess heat. Research Results to Date: Is there a connection between RF and certain health problems? The results of most studies conducted to date say no.
Page 135 Risk of Brain Cancer from Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields in Childhood and Adolescence (MOBI-KIDS) MOBI-KIDS is an international study investigating the relationship between exposure to radio frequency energy from communication technologies including cell phones and brain cancer in young people. This is an international multi-center study involving 14 European and non-European countries.
Page 136 Reduce the amount of time spent using your cell phone; • Use speaker mode or a headset to place more distance between your • head and the cell phone. Hands-Free Kits Hands-free kits may include audio or Bluetooth® headsets and various types of body-worn accessories such as belt-clips and holsters.
Page 137: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Certification Information
precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists. Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources can be obtained from the following organizations (updated 10/1/2010): FCC RF Safety Program: • http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): •...
Page 138: Smart Practices While Driving
SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value.
Page 139 Samsung is committed to promoting responsible driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand and address distractions.
Page 140: Battery Use And Safety
If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear to be working properly. Do not place your battery in or near a heat source. Excessive •...
Page 141: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling
Recycling programs for your mobile device, batteries, and accessories may not be available in your area. We've made it easy for you to recycle your old Samsung mobile device by working with respected take-back companies in every state in the country.
Page 142: Ul Certified Travel Charger
Dispose of unwanted electronics through an approved recycler. To find the nearest recycling location, go to our website: www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect Or call, (877) 278-0799. Follow local regulations regarding disposal of mobile devices and batteries Dispose of your mobile device and batteries in accordance with local regulations.
Page 143: Gps & Agps
Defense policy and the 2008 Federal Radio navigation Plan (FRP). Changes may affect the performance of location-based technology on your mobile device. Certain Samsung mobile devices can also use an Assisted Global Positioning System (AGPS), which obtains information from the cellular network to improve GPS performance. AGPS uses your...
Page 144: Emergency Calls
The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years: Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: Liquids of any kind Keep the mobile device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits.
Page 145: Responsible Listening
Do not try to dry your mobile device in a microwave oven. Doing so may cause a fire or explosion. Dust and dirt Do not expose your mobile device to dust, dirt, or sand. Cleaning solutions Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the mobile device.
Page 146 When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the • people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to. Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you •...
Page 147: Operating Environment
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 395 E Street, S.W. Suite 9200 Patriots Plaza Building Washington, DC 20201 Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4647) 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) Outside the U.S. 513-533-8328 Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/default.html 1-888-232-6348 TTY Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch your mobile device off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
Page 148 For more information see: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf- faqs.html#. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Page 149: Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Report and Order in WT Docket 01-309 modified the exception of wireless mobile devices under the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act) to require digital wireless mobile devices be compatible with hearing aids.
Page 150: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device
A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for normal use. A sum of 6 is considered for best use. If a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless mobile device meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two values equal M5.
Page 151: Fcc Notice And Cautions
FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice The mobile device may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the mobile device if such interference cannot be eliminated. Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).
Page 152: Section 14: Warranty Information
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...
Page 153 Product and the sellers' name and address. To obtain assistance on where to deliver the Product, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-888-987-4357. Upon receipt, SAMSUNG will promptly repair or replace the defective Product. SAMSUNG may, at SAMSUNG's...
Page 154 WRITTEN WARRANTY STATED HEREIN. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING...
Page 155: End User License Agreement For Software
SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC 1301 E. Lookout Drive Richardson, Texas 75082 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) ©2011 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. All rights reserved.
Page 156 8. TERMINATION. This EULA is effective until terminated. Your rights under this License will terminate automatically without notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination of this EULA, you shall cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies, full or partial, of the Software.
Page 157 SAMSUNG AND ITS LICENSORS (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "SAMSUNG" FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTIONS 9, 10 and 11) HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED...
Page 158 To avoid unintended information leaks and other problems of this sort, it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung’s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System (EFS) Clear which will eliminate all user memory and return all settings to default settings.
Page 159 Important!: If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric keypad, dial the numbers listed in brackets. Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) © 2011 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice.
Page 160: Index
Index Abc mode Accessibility settings services Text-to-speech Accounts adding a Corporate account adding a Google account setting up setting up a Facebook account setting up a MySpace account setting up a Twitter account Airplane mode Android keyboard configuring entering text Android Market Applications downloading new...
Page 161 three-way using the Dialer Voice Dialer Camcorder recording video settings Camera settings taking pictures Care and Maintenance Children and Cell Phones Clock Contacts activities creating creating from Call log creating from the Dialer exporting and importing Get Friends groups history linking My Profile namecards...
Page 162 configuring your account refreshing your account Google Android Market Gmail managing an account Maps setting up an account Talk Voice Search your account YouTube GPS & AGPS Groups adding contacts creating sending a message Health and Safety Information Home key Home screen adding shortcuts adding widgets...
Page 163 Mobile device Ringtones notification setting setting a song as a ringtone Roaming settings Samsung keypad configuring entering text Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Screen Keyboards Android Samsung Swype Security locking and unlocking locking the phone screen unlock pattern Security settings...
Page 164 Symbol/Numeric mode Synchronization settings auto-sync background data System Tutorial Text changing input method entering using Android keyboard using Samsung keypad using Swype keyboard virtual QWERY keyboard Text Input Abc mode numeric mode symbol mode Text settings Android keyboard Swype...
Page 165 Voice Search Voicemail checking sending calls to setting up Volume Wallpaper setting Warranty Information Wi-Fi adding a connection manually scanning and connecting settings turning on or off Wireless Networking Bluetooth Wi-Fi YouTube...

Samsung Indulge SCH-R915 User Manual

Section 1: Getting Started

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Section 3: Call Functions

Section 4: Accounts and Contacts

Section 5: Entering Text

Section 6: Messaging

Section 7: Web and Social Networking

Section 8: Music

Section 9: Pictures and Video

Section 10: Connections

Section 11: Applications

Section 12: Settings

Section 13: Health and Safety Information

Section 14: Warranty Information

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