Samsung SCH-R270 User Manual

Samsung SCH-R270 User Manual

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SCH-R270
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.
GH68_3XXXXA Printed in KoreaXX

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  • Page 1 SCH-R270 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. GH68_3XXXXA Printed in KoreaXX...
  • 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 THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
  • Page 4 © 2012 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: www.samsung.com/us/support...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ......5 Section 4: Entering Text ......23 Understanding this User Manual ... . 5 Text Entry Modes ..... . 23 ®...
  • Page 6 Section 7: Messages .........53 Section 10: Multimedia ......82 Accessing the Messages Menu ... . 53 Accessing Multimedia ....82 Create and Send Text Messages .
  • Page 7 Battery Use and Safety ....124 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 126 UL Certified Travel Charger ....127 Display / Touch-Screen .
  • Page 8 Other Important Safety Information ..137 Section 15: Warranty Information ..139 Standard Limited Warranty ....139 End User License Agreement for Software . . .144 Index ............
  • Page 9: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started Notes and Tips This section explains how to start using your SCH-R270 phone. Throughout this manual, the following labels point out Understanding this User Manual important information, quick methods for activating features, and more: The chapters of this guide generally follow the same order as •...
  • Page 10: Installing The Battery

    Text Conventions Installing the Battery To condense information in this manual, the following terms Note: Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged and icon appear in procedural steps: rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter. highlight Use the Navigation key ( ) to move a highlighting effect onto a menu item or Important! You must fully charge the battery the first time you...
  • Page 11: Removing The Battery

    Removing the Battery Caution! The display on your handset is made of glass or acrylic and could break if your handset is dropped or if it receives significant impact or excessive pressure, which could void the warranty (For more information, refer to “Standard Limited Warranty”...
  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-Ion North America, you must use an adaptor of the battery. Only use Samsung-approved charging devices and proper configuration for the power outlet. Use of batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize the wrong adapter could damage your phone and battery life.
  • Page 13: Activating Your Phone

    Low battery indicator 2. Attach the USB Cable to the Charging Head. 3. Insert the smaller end of the USB Cable into the The battery indicator ( ) in the upper-right corner of the charger/accessory connector on the lower right side of display indicates power level.
  • Page 14: Turn Your Phone Off

    Turn Your Phone Off Note: As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not With the phone open, press and hold for two or touch the antenna while using your phone as this can more seconds. Your phone powers off. affect call quality and can cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary.
  • Page 15: Memory Card (Optional)

    Memory Card (Optional) Listen to Voicemail 1. In Standby mode, press and hold or dial your Your phone has a Memory Card slot on its right side, under own mobile number to access Voicemail. After the battery cover. You can install a microSD™ or connecting, you will hear your voice greeting.
  • Page 16: Remove A Memory Card

    Remove a Memory Card 3. Replace the battery cover. 1. Remove your phone’s battery cover. Note: When you install a new microSD or microSDHC card in 2. Carefully press the Memory Card inward until you feel your R270 phone, it creates the file folders needed for it release.
  • Page 17: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    Features of Your Phone ® File Transfer profiles for Bluetooth wireless technology. • Domestic and international voice and text messaging service The SCH-R270 does not support the Bluetooth serial (available on participating networks). port profile. ® • Bluetooth Wireless Technology (see Note) •...
  • Page 18: Closed View Of Your Phone

    Closed View of Your Phone Features 1. Camera Lens: The lens of your built-in camera. 2. Front Display: Indicates the status of your phone, including status icons, message indicators, signal strength, and so on.
  • Page 19: Side Views Of Your Phone

    Side Views of Your Phone Features 1. Volume Key: Lets you adjust the ringer volume in Standby mode, adjust the voice volume during a call, or mute the ringer during an incoming call. Press and hold to light the front display. 2.
  • Page 20: Open View (Front) Of Your Phone

    Open View (Front) of Your Phone Features 1. Main Display: Indicates the status of your phone, including numbers dialed, feature and function screens, status icons, message indicators and contents, signal strength, and so on. 2. Navigation Key: In Menu mode, lets you scroll through the phone menu options.
  • Page 21 7. Voice Recognition Key: Used in Standby mode to launch 13. OK Key: Pressing when navigating through a menu VoiceSignal voice recognition system. (For more accepts the highlighted choice in a menu. information, refer to “Voice SVC” on page 100). Also 14.
  • Page 22: Display Screen Layout

    Display Screen Layout 4. The center of the screen shows information such as call progress indicators, messages, menus, Banner text, and photos. 5. The bottom line of the display shows current soft key functions. In the sample screen, pressing the Left soft key will show the Messages menu, pressing the Center soft key will launch the Main Menu, and pressing the Right soft key will show the Contacts Find screen.
  • Page 23: Front Display

    Front Display Display Screen Icons Your SCH-R270 phone can show you definitions of the icons that appear on the top line of the display. To access the Icon Glossary: In Standby mode, press Menu, then select Settings Phone Info Icon Glossary. A list appears showing all of the icons that can appear on the top line of the 1.
  • Page 24: Dialogue Boxes

    Dialogue Boxes Backlights Dialogue boxes prompt for action, inform you of status, or Backlights illuminate the displays and the keypad. When you warn of situations such as low battery. Dialogue boxes and press any key or open the phone, the backlights come on. their definitions are outlined below.
  • Page 25: Section 3: Menu Navigation

    Section 3: Menu Navigation Return to the Previous Menu This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. Menu Navigation • Press Back to return to a previous menu. • When Back does not appear in the display, press to return Access the menus and sub-menus in your phone using the Navigation key ( ) and soft keys (...
  • Page 26: Shortcut Icon Bar

    Shortcut Icon Bar In Standby mode, when you press APP or press the Navigation key Left or Right, the Shortcut Icon bar appears in the display containing some or all of the following icons: MetroWEB @metro Pocket Express myMetro Metro Total MyExtras Protection IM and Social...
  • Page 27: Section 4: Entering Text

    Section 4: Entering Text This section outlines how to enter text using the phone • Symbols: Using the phone keypad, enter a symbol into your keypad. This section also describes how to use the T9 message by pressing the number next to the symbol in the predictive text entry feature to reduce the number of key Symbols pop-up window.
  • Page 28: Using T9 ® Mode

    . The word is added to the For example, to enter the word “Samsung”, press each of the T9 dictionary. following keys only once: Note: In Add T9 Word mode, you enter a word using the same multiple keypress method as when in Abc text entry mode.
  • Page 29: Using Abc/Abc Mode

    Using Abc/ABC Mode Using 123 Mode Abc mode enters characters with the first character of each Enter numbers into a text message while in 123 mode. word capitalized. ABC mode enters characters as all capitals. 1. To switch to 123 mode while composing a text 1.
  • Page 30: Section 5: Call Functions

    When you call an Emergency Number, such as 911, your 4. To confirm that you want to exit Emergency mode, SCH-R270 phone locks itself in Emergency mode, only allowing you to make calls to the emergency call center you press Yes.
  • Page 31: Dialing International Numbers

    Three-Way Calling Call Another Country — Shortcut Method During a call, Three-Way Calling lets you call a third party and connect them to your existing call. 1. During a call, ask the other party to remain on the line. 2. Enter a third party’s phone number and press 3.
  • Page 32: Manual Pause Calling

    Manual Pause Calling Speed Dialing To manually call a number with pause(s) without storing it in Speed Dialing lets you place a call to any Contact stored in your Contacts list: your Contacts list by dialing the Contact’s Location number. 1-Touch Dialing (1 –...
  • Page 33: Voice Dialing

    Voice Dialing 3-Touch Dialing (100 – 999) 1. In Standby mode, enter the first two digits of the Your SCH-R270’s voice recognition let’s you speak phone desired Contact’s speed dial number. numbers and Contact names in a natural manner to call them.
  • Page 34 Dialing a Contact Name Dialing a Number 1. In Standby mode, press and hold until “Say a 1. In Standby mode, press and hold until “Say a command” appears in the display and plays through command” appears in the display and plays through the earpiece.
  • Page 35: Answering A Call

    Answering a Call Call Answer You can set your phone to answer calls only when you press When you receive a call, the phone rings and displays one of or when you press any key except , or the following: .
  • Page 36 Set Call Ringer Volume Call Waiting 1. In Standby mode, press the Volume key on the left side If you’re on a call, your phone beeps when you receive a of the phone up or down to set the call ringer volume second call.
  • Page 37: Call Logs

    In-Use Menu – Voice Privacy: When set to Enhanced, the phone sounds an audible beep when you loose privacy (encryption) on a CDMA You can access a number of menus and features even while in a call. connection. [This option requires that this option is set to While in a call, you can: Enhanced.
  • Page 38: Erase Logs

    – Erase: Erase the selected call from your Outgoing calls list. Tip: To quickly view a list of your most recent calls (outgoing, – Lock / Unlock: Blocks/permits erasure of the selected call from incoming, and missed), briefly press while in your Outgoing, Incoming, or Missed call list.
  • Page 39: Call Timer

    Call Timer Data Counter Call Timer shows you the duration of your last call, total calls, Use Data Counter to view the amount of data sent or received and calls made during the life of your phone. Call timer is not (or a total of both) by the data services on your phone.
  • Page 40: Store Numbers From Call Logs

    Store Numbers from Call Logs You can store numbers from your Outgoing, Incoming, Missed, and All calls logs to your Contacts list. Tip: In Standby mode, briefly press to display the Recent Calls list. You can then select any call in the list to save to Contacts.
  • Page 41: Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts

    Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts Contacts This section details how you can manage your daily contacts by storing their names and numbers in your Contacts list. Up to 1000 entries can be stored in Contacts. Each entry can have up to five associated phone numbers and one Email Note: Although the procedures in this section are written for address.
  • Page 42: Adding A New Contacts Entry

    Adding a New Contacts Entry Add to an Existing Entry 1. From the Save menu, select Update Existing. The You can use either of three methods to add an entirely new Update Existing screen appears in the display entry to Contacts. Dial Method showing your Contacts list with the Go To field and the first Contacts entry highlighted.
  • Page 43: Saving A Number After A Call

    Saving a Number After a Call Menu Method 1. From the Contacts menu, select Add New Entry. Once you finish a call, you can store the caller’s number to your Contacts list. The Add New Entry screen appears in the display with the Name field highlighted.
  • Page 44: Finding A Contacts Entry

    Finding a Contacts Entry Adding a Picture ID Menu Method To add a picture or image to a Contact that will identify that Contact as originator of a new call, do the following: 1. From the Contacts menu, select Find. The Contacts 1.
  • Page 45 Voice Method • If VoiceSignal does not recognize the name you said, a choice list of up to three names appears in the display, and Use the Voice SVC Contacts command to view contact VoiceSignal prompts you with “Did you say?” followed by information for any named contact stored in your Contacts list by saying the name.
  • Page 46 Quick Search Method • For more options, press Options and the following options pop-up in the display: 1. In Standby mode, and with Quick Search phone setting – Send Txt Msg set to On, press the numeric keys that correspond to the first few letters of a Contact’s name.
  • Page 47 Shortcut Key Method 3. When the desired entry is listed in the display, highlight the entry. If you’ve stored a name entry in Contacts, Find allows you to • To dial the default number associated with the name, press find it quickly. 1.
  • Page 48: Editing A Contacts Entry

    Editing a Contacts Entry Editing Contacts Name and Numbers 1. Find the Contacts entry you wish to change. (For more information, refer to “Finding a Contacts Entry” on page 40.) 2. Highlight the entry and press Edit. The Edit Contact screen appears in the display.
  • Page 49: Edit An Existing Email Address

    Add Pauses to Contacts Numbers Pause Dial from Contacts 1. If you stored the number using 2-second pause(s), Calls to automated systems such as banking services often require a password or account number. Instead of manually simply recall the number from Contacts. entering these numbers, you can store them in a Contacts 2.
  • Page 50: Assigning A Picture To A Contacts Entry

    Assigning a Picture to a Contacts Entry Assigning a Ringtone to a Contacts Entry When you assign a picture to a Contacts entry, the picture When you assign a ringtone to a Contacts entry, the phone you assign appears in the display when you receive a call plays the ringtone that you assign when you receive a call from that Contact.
  • Page 51: Speed Dial

    Speed Dial Assignment During Entry Creation To assign a Speed Call number to a new Contacts entry A Contacts entry’s Speed Dial number corresponds to the number, do the following: number keys you press to speed dial one of that entry’s numbers.
  • Page 52 Changing a Speed Dial Location 6. Press Yes to save your Speed Dial assignment and return to the Add New Entry screen. 1. Find the Contacts entry you want to edit. See “Finding Press No to discard the assignment and return to the a Contacts Entry”...
  • Page 53: Contacts Groups

    Contacts Groups 2. Highlight the Group field, then press Set. The Select Group screen appears in the display Contact Groups let you easily send messages to multiple, showing Groups similar to the following: selected Contacts. You can also use Groups to find Contact entries and to add/remove Contacts names in a Group or to •...
  • Page 54 Using Group Add Option 4. Do one of the following: • Highlight a Contacts entry you want to add to the group, then The Add option lets you add one or more existing Contacts to a Group. press MARK. A check mark appears in the entry’s check 1.
  • Page 55: Rename A Group

    Rename a Group Add a New Group The Rename option lets you change the name any of the The New option lets you add Groups. Groups, except No Groups. 1. From the Contacts menu, select Group. The Group 1. From the Contacts menu, select Group. The Group List screen appears in the display.
  • Page 56: Deleting A Contacts Entry

    Erase a Group Deleting a Contacts Entry The Erase option lets you delete a Group, thus freeing you to 1. Find the Contacts entry you want to delete. (See reassign the Contacts formerly in the Group. “Finding a Contacts Entry” on page 40 for more 1.
  • Page 57: Section 7: Messages

    Section 7: Messages Create and Send Text Messages This section explains how to use your phone to exchange Text and Picture messages with compatible phones and Text messages can be up to 160 characters in length. devices. 1. From the Messages menu, select Send Message Text Message.
  • Page 58: Send Picture Messages In Camera Mode

    4. Enter your message text. (For more information, refer 4. Enter the phone number or Email address of the to “Entering Text” on page 23.) recipient(s) of the Picture message. 5. If needed, set message delivery options by pressing Tip: Press Add to display a pop-up menu containing: Contacts, Options.
  • Page 59: Send Picture Messages In Standby Mode

    Send Picture Messages in Standby Note: When you record a voice memo before attaching a Mode picture, your voice memo can be up to 60 seconds long. Send Picture messages to recipients with a compatible If you attach a picture before recording the voice memo, phone or other device, and accompany a Picture message with a voice memo, ringtone, or downloaded melody.
  • Page 60 Tip: You can send a Picture message to up to ten Send To, CC, Note: For more information about using the Camera- and/or BCC recipients. Enter each recipient’s address or Camcorder feature in your phone, see “Camera” on phone number in a separate recipient field of the Create page 72.
  • Page 61: Message Content And Delivery Options

    Message Content and Delivery Options Note: If you record first before attaching a picture, you can • Edit Send To: Text message only — Edit the recipient’s number record and insert a voice memo of up to 60 seconds in or email address.
  • Page 62: Receiving Messages

    Receiving Messages • Add To Contacts: Save the recipient’s number or Email address as a Contacts list entry. When you receive a message, your phone notifies you in one • Cancel Message: Discard your message or save it to the Drafts of the following ways: folder, then return to the Send Message menu.
  • Page 63: Messages And Lock Mode

    Messages and Lock Mode Listen to Voicemail Now 1. In Standby mode, select Listen Now in the New Your phone can still receive messages while in Lock Mode. Voicemail pop-up. Your phone automatically calls your The time and date of the message appear in the display, but you cannot access the message until you enter the lock voice mailbox.
  • Page 64: Message Boxes

    Message Boxes Managing Inbox Messages Inbox 1. From the Messages menu, select Inbox. The Inbox appears in the display showing a list of received Received messages of all types (except Voicemail) are stored messages. in the Inbox. Review Messages in the Inbox 2.
  • Page 65: Draft Box

    Outbox Managing Outbox Messages 1. From the Messages menu, select Outbox. Your list of Your phone stores messages in the Outbox, regardless of sent messages appear in the display. whether the message was successfully transmitted. Verify if and when a message or Email was successfully received by 2.
  • Page 66 View and Edit Draft Text Messages Tip: Press Add to display a pop-up menu containing: Contacts, 1. From the Messages menu, select Drafts. A list of any Groups, and Recent Calls. These options allow you to find draft messages that you’ve saved appears in the and add recipients to the Send To: list.
  • Page 67 View and Edit Draft Pic. Messages Managing Draft Messages 1. From the Messages menu, select Drafts. A list of any 1. From the Messages menu, select Drafts. A list of any draft messages that you’ve saved appears in the draft messages that you’ve saved appears in the display.
  • Page 68 Emergency Alerts Box Voicemail Box Emergency Alerts lets you receive geographically-targeted From the Messages menu, you can view a list of new Wireless Emergency Alerts. Alerts will alert you of imminent voicemail messages, clear the voicemail counter, and call threats to your safety within your area. There is no charge for voicemail to listen to your messages.
  • Page 69 Message View Options OUTBOX • Play Again: Replay the sound file in a Picture message. INBOX • Forward: Send the highlighted message to another recipient. • Forward: Send a copy of this message to another recipient. • Erase: Picture Messages Only — Delete this message from •...
  • Page 70 DRAFT Text DRAFT Pic • Edit Send To: Change, add, or remove recipients from this • Preview: Shows the message contents. message. • Add Quick Text: Insert pre-composed text into your message • Add Quick Text: Insert pre-composed text into your message text.
  • Page 71: Message List Options

    Message List Options OUTBOX – Forward: Send the highlighted message to another recipient. INBOX – Resend: Send another copy of the highlighted message to the – Reply: Compose and send a reply message to the originator of original recipient the received message. –...
  • Page 72: Erase Messages

    Erase Messages DRAFTS – Send: Send the highlighted message to the number or Email You can erase all of the messages in any or all of message address currently included with the message. boxes using one convenient sub-menu. – Lock / Unlock: Block/permit erasure of the highlighted Note: This function erases all messages in the selected message.
  • Page 73: Message Settings

    Message Settings • Reminder: Select whether and how often you will hear and/or feel a reminder that you have received a message (Once, Use the Msg Settings sub-menus to define settings for Every 2 Minutes, Every 15 Minutes, Off). general, text, and picture messages. General Message Settings 2.
  • Page 74: Picture Message Settings

    4. Enter/change the text content of your Quick Text using 2. Select the desired option, then select the desired the keypad. (See “Entering Text” on page 23 for more setting or enter the desired value. Picture Message Settings information.) 5. To save your finished Quick Text, press .
  • Page 75: Emergency Alerts

    Emergency Alerts 1. From the Messages menu, select Msg Settings Emergency Alerts. The following options appear in the display: • Receive Alerts: Choose to receive/not receive Extreme Alert, Severe Alert, and/or Amber Alert CMAS alerts. • Alert Reminder: Choose whether CMAS alerts will be repeated Once, Every 2 Minutes, Every 15 Minutes, or not repeated (Off).
  • Page 76: Section 8: Camera

    Section 8: Camera Taking Snap Shots (Single Pictures) Use your R270 phone to take full color digital pictures, display them on your phone’s vivid color display, and instantly share them with family and friends. This section explains how you can do the following: •...
  • Page 77 Taking Multi Shot Pictures 2. Using the display as a viewfinder, point the camera at your subject. When taking pictures of moving subjects or subjects you 3. To take a photo, press Camera or Take. cannot pose, such as children and pets, the camera’s Multi Shot mode simplifies the process of taking multiple pictures 4.
  • Page 78 Point, Click, and Send Pictures 3. When you select the Series Shot option, a Series Shot progress bar ( ) appears in the Take a picture and send it to anyone with a compatible display. device in a few easy steps. When you select Mosaic Shot On, a Mosaic division 1.
  • Page 79: Camera Options

    Camera Options White Balance: Adjusts picture quality according to The Camera Options let you adjust default camera settings to suit available light. Selections are: Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, available lighting, the subject of the photo, or the purpose of the Tungsten, and Florescent. photo, for the current camera session.
  • Page 80: Camera Adjustments

    Camera Adjustments Brightness Zoom Brightness lets you temporarily lighten the pictures you take. Increasing the Brightness (1 – 9) lightens your pictures (5 is Zoom lets you temporarily enlarge the pictures you take. normal). Increasing the Zoom (1 – 8) enlarges your pictures (0 is 1.
  • Page 81: The Photo Gallery

    The Photo Gallery • Lock/Unlock: Prevent/allow erasure of the currently highlighted or displayed image. Saved pictures are stored in the My Images folder. You can • Slide Show: View all picture files as an automatic slide show. browse the pictures one at a time (expanded mode), or view several pictures at once in thumbnail format.
  • Page 82: Section 9: @Metro

    Section 9: @Metro Launching @metro With @metro, you can download full featured applications over the air including games, personalized ring tones, In standby mode, do one of the following to launch pictures, and more. You can send and receive instant @metro: messages and email, or browse the web to catch up on all •...
  • Page 83: Applications Shopping And Downloading @Metro App Store

    Applications Shopping and Changing Your @metro Settings Downloading @metro App Store Use the Settings menu in @metro to manage, move, order applications, and much more. Download games, ring tones, Email, and more by using the 1. At the @metro menu, select Settings.
  • Page 84: Using On-Line Help

    Using On-line Help Demo Apps A Demo app is free and is designed to demonstrate the app’s The Help sub-menu within @metro is a short tutorial on main features. It usually expires after a certain period of time several @metro features. View information about charges, or a number of uses and often has limited functions.
  • Page 85: Expired Apps

    Expired Apps Apps that were purchased based on the number of uses or time expire. You can purchase additional uses from the @metro App Store catalog. @Metro...
  • Page 86: Section 10: Multimedia

    Section 10: Multimedia Using the Music Player Use the Multimedia menu to access your SCH-R270 phone’s Camera to take full color digital pictures, to display and Music Player lets you play MP3 and unprotected AAC, AAC+, manage pictures and other images, to play and manage WMA music files, loaded onto an optional microSD™...
  • Page 87 – • Albums: Lists album titles for music files on the Memory Card Song Info: Lists the Title, Artist, Album, Genre, File Name, and lets you play one or more music files from a selected Encoding Format, Bitrate, File Size, and Date of the highlighted album.
  • Page 88 Music Player Controls 7. Press Options and select one of the following options: • Go to Home Screen: While playing a song, this option returns Volume key: you to the Home screen, the music continues playing in the 1. Press the Volume key Up to increase the volume. background.
  • Page 89: Using My Images

    Using My Images Loading Music Files To transfer music to a microSD™ Memory Card, do the My Images lets you manage your photos and images you following: download, and lets you choose the pictures that appear in 1. Insert a memory card into the phone. (For more your phone’s display when you turn it on or off, while in Standby mode (wallpaper), and as image IDs for your information, see “Install a Memory Card”...
  • Page 90: Using My Ringtones Gallery

    Using My Ringtones Gallery – Copy: Make a copy of this image in phone or card memory. – View by Location: Select to view All images or to view only My Ringtones lets you assign Ringtones for calls, alarms, and those images in Phone Memory or Card Memory.
  • Page 91 Recording a Sound File – Send Pic Msg: Recorded or downloaded files only — Send this file as part of a Picture Message. Record New lets you record sound files. 1. From the My Ringtones menu, select Record New. 2. The RECORD NEW screen appears in the display. •...
  • Page 92: Section 11: Tools

    Section 11: Tools This section explains how you can use your phone’s Personal To turn Bluetooth support on: Information Manager (PIM) Tools to view your calendar, From the Bluetooth menu, select Bluetooth Settings schedule appointments, set alarms, perform simple math Enable.
  • Page 93: Registered List

    Registered List Add (Pair With) a New Device 1. From the Registered List, select Add New Device. This list shows all Bluetooth wireless technology devices paired with your handset, and indicates whether any device “Place device you are connecting to in is connected with your handset.
  • Page 94: Bluetooth Settings

    Bluetooth Settings Connecting to a Registered (Already Paired) Device 1. From the Registered List, highlight the device and The Bluetooth Settings menu provides the ability to view and press change the device name, show the visibility, and set the security for the device. 2.
  • Page 95: Calendar

    Calendar 3. To display the highlighted event, press View. • To change the event details, press . (See “Add a New Edit Calendar allows you to view the current, past, or future Event” .) month in calendar format. While viewing the calendar, the current date is highlighted, and days with scheduled events •...
  • Page 96: Memo Pad

    Add a New Event Memo Pad 1. From the Calendar, press Add. Create notes and store them in Memo Pad. Notes that you 2. To highlight New Event options, press the Navigation create in Return to Memo Pad anytime to review and edit your notes.
  • Page 97: Alarm Clock

    Alarm Clock Review, Edit, and Erase Memos 1. From the Memo Pad list, highlight the desired memo. Your phone lets you have up to 10 alarm clocks that can each You have the following options: be set to go off at a different time once, or to recur on a select day of the week.
  • Page 98: World Time

    When an Alarm Sounds World Time An animated alarm clock appears in the display along with World Time lets you view the time of day or night in any of Snooze and Dismiss options and an alert sounds when the the 24 different time zones around the world.
  • Page 99 Selecting/Displaying Time Zones Selecting a Home Zone To change home (upper) time zone or location, do the World Time lets you view the time and date in up to two following: locations or time zones. Viewing a Time Zone 1. In the World Time screen, locate and view the time zone you wish to make your Home Zone.
  • Page 100: Calculator

    Calculator 4. Enter the other number(s) and press to perform the calculation and view the result. You can perform calculations, including addition, subtraction, Stop Watch multiplication and division using your phone. You can use this function to set a stop watch. Note: You must use the phone keypad to use the Calculator.
  • Page 101: Converter

    Converter Currency — Reviewing/Editing Exchange Rates The Currency Converter includes long-term average The Converter lets you covert one measure of the available exchange rates as default values. categories (Currency, Length, Weight, Volume, Area, and Temperature) into another. 1. From the Tools menu, select Converter Currency.
  • Page 102 Currency — Adding Exchange Rates 7. Press Save to save the new exchange rate. Currency — Erasing Exchange Rates You can use the Currency Converter to convert from and to obscure currencies by adding exchange rates for these You cannot erase the preloaded currencies from the currencies.
  • Page 103: Tip Calculator

    Tip Calculator USB Mass Storage Tip Calculator automatically calculates the following USB Mass Storage lets you transfer files between personal amounts: computers and an optional Memory Card in your phone. • Gratuity (tip) Note: To use the USB Mass Storage tool, you must install an •...
  • Page 104: Section 12: Voice Svc

    Section 12: Voice SVC Voice SVC Options Voice Commands Your SCH-R270 includes Nuance VSuite, state-of-the-art To access the Voice Command menu, do one of the following: voice recognition software that lets you use your voice to dial In Standby mode, press and hold numbers, access your Contacts list, and open Tools.
  • Page 105: Voice Settings

    Voice Settings • Check: Verify your phone's Status, Voicemail, Messages, Missed Calls, Time, Signal Strength, Battery Level, Volume, To access the Voice Settings menu: or My Number. From the Voice SVC menu, select Voice Settings. • Contacts: Find a Contact by name and review the Contact’s Confirm Choices information.
  • Page 106: Adapt Voice

    Adapt Voice Adapt Voice To adapt voice recognition, do the following: If VSuite regularly makes mistakes recognizing the numbers you speak, you can use Adapt Voice to improve the accuracy 1. From the Voice Settings menu, select Adapt Voice of Suite's digit recognition. Adapt Voice.
  • Page 107 Prompts Reset Voice To reset Adapt Voice to factory default settings, do the Use the Prompts option to select what (if any) text prompts following: you want your phone to read to you through the 1. From the Voice Settings menu, select Adapt Voice speakerphone or earpiece.
  • Page 108: Key Setting

    Key Setting About From the Voice Settings menu, select About. To set the key or action that launches Nuance Vsuite, do the following: The About Nuance screen appears in the display 1. From the Voice Settings menu, select Key Setting. The showing the version level of the Vsuite software following options appear in the display: currently installed on your phone.
  • Page 109: Section 13: Changing Your Settings

    Clock Format Clock lets you choose whether and in what format the time and date appear as the Main Clock [Samsung, Digital (default), Analog, Off] and/or the Front Clock [Samsung (default), Digital, or Analog] on your phone.
  • Page 110: Font Size

    Theme Backlight Theme lets you choose the color scheme [Samsung (the You can separately set the Main Display, Keypad, and/or default) or Celestial] used to display menu screens, pop-up Charging backlight to remain on for 10, 15, or 30 seconds; to menus, and messages.
  • Page 111: Sounds Settings

    Sounds Settings Alerts You can set your phone to sound an alert for each elapsed Sounds settings let you customize your phone’s audio minute during a call, whenever you enter or leave your home properties, such as ringers, keypad tones, alerts, start up service area, whenever you connect or disconnect a call, melody, and more.
  • Page 112: Auto Retry

    Auto Retry Voice Privacy Auto Retry automatically re-dials a number at an interval you Voice Privacy lets you choose what level of voice security select, when there is no answer or the dialed party is busy. (Standard or Enhanced) your phone will use. When set to Depending upon your location, the number of times your Enhanced, your R270 sounds an alert tone if the network’s phone redials a number may vary.
  • Page 113: Phone Settings

    Phone Settings Language The Language option lets you select the language (English or You can set or reset the operating characteristics of your Español) of menus, sub-menus, and other user-interface phone to suit your location and/or to limit access to your features.
  • Page 114 Lock Phone Change Lock The Lock Phone option lets you Lock or Unlock your phone Change Lock lets you replace your phone’s default lock code immediately or set your phone to lock itself On Power Up. (the last four digits of your phone number) with one of your own choosing.
  • Page 115 Emergency # Remember to always turn your phone on and check for adequate signal strength before placing an emergency call. The Emergency # option lets you enter and store up to three emergency numbers in your phone. Each number can be up Note: When you dial an emergency number, you phone locks to 32 digits long.
  • Page 116 Erase All Contacts Factory Data Reset The Erase All Contacts option deletes all entries from the Use Factory data reset to return your phone to its factory Contacts list. defaults. This setting erases all data from your phone, Restriction including system and application data and settings, and downloaded applications.
  • Page 117: Nam Selection

    NAM Selection Set Time The NAM Selection option lets you select your preferred Use the Set Time options to set the current time and date system (NAM 1 or NAM 2), provided your phone has a NAM 2 displayed on your phone and used by your phone’s Tools. (For number programmed into it.
  • Page 118: Quick Search

    Quick Search PC Connection When set to On, the Quick Search option provides an easy The PC Connection option lets you enable (USB Mass Storage way to find Contacts from Standby mode. setting, the default) or disable (No Connection setting) your R270’s ability to act as a USB flash drive, provided you have In Standby mode, just press the number keys that installed an optional microSD or microSDHC Memory Card...
  • Page 119: Phone Info

    Phone Info Memory Info Phone Info lets you review the phone number assigned to The Memory options let you: your phone; lets you reference the meanings of icons that • Select the default storage location (Phone Memory or Card appear on your phone’s Standby mode screen; lets you Memory) for images taken with your phone’s Camera and for identify the hardware and software versions of your phone, ringtones you download onto you phone.
  • Page 120: Section 14: Health And Safety Information

    Section 14: Health and Safety Information with RF energy, these studies have failed to be replicated. This section outlines the safety precautions associated with The majority of studies published have failed to show an using your phone. The terms “mobile device” or “cell phone” association between exposure to radio frequency from a cell are used in this section to refer to your phone.
  • Page 121 Interphone Study The energy levels associated with radio frequency energy, including both radio waves and microwaves, are not great Interphone is a large international study designed to enough to cause ionization of atoms and molecules. determine whether cell phones increase the risk of head and Therefore, RF energy is a type of non-ionizing radiation.
  • Page 122 International Cohort Study on Mobile Phone Users Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) (COSMOS) Program of the National Cancer Institute The COSMOS study aims to conduct long-term health The National Cancer Institute (NCI) actively follows cancer monitoring of a large group of people to determine if there statistics in the United States to detect any change in rates of are any health issues linked to long-term exposure to radio new cases for brain cancer.
  • Page 123 The FDA also is working with voluntary standard-setting Headsets can substantially reduce exposure because the bodies such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics phone is held away from the head in the user's hand or in Engineers (IEEE), the International Commission on approved body-worn accessories.
  • Page 124: Children And Cell Phones

    Studies have shown that these products generally do not Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from work as advertised. Unlike “hands-free” kits, these so-called various sources can be obtained from the following “shields” may interfere with proper operation of the phone. organizations (updated 10/1/2010): The phone may be forced to boost its power to compensate, •...
  • Page 125: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Certification Information

    • US Food and Drug Administration: expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/ watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/ The FCC SAR limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety HomeBusinessandEntertainment/CellPhones/default.htm.
  • Page 126: Fcc Part 15 Information To User

    SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC Samsung could void your authority to operate the device. RF exposure guidelines. The maximum SAR values for this This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 127: Commercial Mobile Alerting System (Cmas)

    Personal Localized Alerting impaired. Samsung is committed to promoting responsible Network ("PLAN")). If your wireless provider has chosen to driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand participate in CMAS/PLAN, alerts are available while in the and address distractions.
  • Page 128: Battery Use And Safety

    Before answering calls, consider your circumstances. Let the Never mount this device in a manner that will obstruct the call go to voicemail when driving conditions require. driver's clear view of the street and traffic. Remember, driving comes first, not the call! Never use wireless data services such as text messaging, Web If you consider a call necessary and appropriate, follow these browsing, or e-mail while operating a vehicle.
  • Page 129 If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked • Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way. by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear • Do not allow the battery to touch metal objects. Accidental to be working properly.
  • Page 130: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    Consumers should purchase manufacturer or We've made it easy for you to recycle your old Samsung carrier-recommended products and accessories. If unsure about mobile device by working with respected take-back whether a replacement battery or charger is compatible, contact companies in every state in the country.
  • Page 131: Ul Certified Travel Charger

    Mail It In The Samsung Mobile Take-Back Program will provide UL Certified Travel Charger Samsung customers with a free recycling mailing label. The Travel Charger for this phone has met applicable UL Just go to safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/citizenship/...
  • Page 132: Display / Touch-Screen

    WARNING REGARDING DISPLAY The display on your mobile device is made of glass or Certain Samsung mobile devices can use a Global Positioning acrylic and could break if your mobile device is System (GPS) signal for location based applications. A GPS dropped or if it receives significant impact.
  • Page 133: Emergency Calls

    • Remain on the mobile device for as long as the emergency make or receive any calls, the mobile device must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal responder instructs you. Navigation strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless mobile Maps, directions, and other navigation-data, including data device networks or when certain network services and/or relating to your current location, may contain inaccurate or...
  • Page 134: Care And Maintenance

    Cleaning solutions years: Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: detergents to clean the mobile device. Wipe it with a soft Liquids of any kind cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water solution.
  • Page 135 • Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into sounds over time. The risk of hearing loss increases as an audio source. sound is played louder and for longer durations. Prolonged •...
  • Page 136 • Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, National Institute on Deafness and Other such as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Communication Disorders Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound National Institutes of Health normal.
  • Page 137: Operating Environment

    Implantable Medical Devices Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained Internet: between a handheld wireless mobile device and an http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/ implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or default.html implantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potential 1-888-232-6348 TTY interference with the device.
  • Page 138: Posted Facilities

    Other Medical Devices or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch the mobile device off while at a refueling If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the point (service station). manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy.
  • Page 139: Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) be able to use a rated mobile device successfully. Trying out Regulations for Wireless Devices the mobile device with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has M-Ratings: Wireless mobile devices rated M3 or M4 meet established requirements for digital wireless mobile devices FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference...
  • Page 140: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device

    hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in mobile device meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 values equals M5. standard.
  • Page 141: Other Important Safety Information

    Cautions • When using a headset in dry environments, static electricity can build up in the headset and cause a small quick static electrical Any changes or modifications to your mobile device not expressly approved in this document could void your shock.
  • Page 142 • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of cell phone services to the offender, or legal action, or both. • While using your device, leave some lights on in the room and do not hold the screen too close to your eyes. •...
  • Page 143: Section 15: Warranty Information

    Case/Pouch/Holster 90 Days SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage resulting from improper Other Phone Accessories 1 Year testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, or adjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG;...
  • Page 144 (iii) the battery has return the Product to an authorized phone service facility in been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for an adequate container for shipping, accompanied by the which it is specified.
  • Page 145 ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY claims, whether in advertising, presentations or otherwise, LASTS, OR THE DISCLAIMER OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL on behalf of SAMSUNG regarding the Products or this Limited OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS Warranty.
  • Page 146 For any arbitration in which your total damage claims, exclusive of attorney fees and expert witness fees, are ALL DISPUTES WITH SAMSUNG ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM $5,000.00 or less (“Small Claim”), the arbitrator may, if you THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE SALE, CONDITION OR...
  • Page 147 You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure by Severability providing notice to SAMSUNG no later than 30 calendar days If any portion of this Limited Warranty is held to be illegal or from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s purchase of the unenforceable, such partial illegality or unenforceability shall Product.
  • Page 148: End User License Agreement For Software

    2012 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. All DISCONTINUE USE OF THE SOFTWARE. rights reserved. 1. GRANT OF LICENSE. Samsung grants you the following No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior rights provided that you comply with all terms and conditions written approval.
  • Page 149 EULA) and you may not retain any copies of the Software. 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and The transfer may not be an indirect transfer, such as a its affiliates may collect and use technical information consignment.
  • Page 150 License will terminate automatically without sponsorship, or recommendation of, or affiliation with the notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the third-party or its products and services. Purchaser agrees terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination of this...
  • Page 151 EXTENT POSSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, APPLICATIONS, OR TO CREATE ANY WARRANTY. SAMSUNG DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS, IMPLIED, 11. Limitation of Liability. SAMSUNG WILL NOT BE LIABLE OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR...
  • Page 152 SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL rights as are granted to all other end users pursuant to the DAMAGES EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE terms and conditions herein. All Software and Products POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO...
  • Page 153 The award of arbitration shall be final and binding upon the parties. 14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY. This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals and representations with respect to the Software or any other subject matter covered by this EULA.
  • Page 154: Index

    Index Symbols Apps Buying 80 @metro Calculator 96 Disabled 80 Applications Shopping and Calendar Expired 81 Downloading 79 View an Event 91 Removing 80 Launching 78 Call Answer 31 Restoring 80 On-line Help 80 Call Functions Auto Answer 107 Settings 79 Answering a Call 31 Auto Retry 108 Making a Call 26...
  • Page 155 Calls Contacts 37 Call Timer 35 Add Pauses 45 Data Counter 35 Data Counter 35 Adding 38 Data, View Counters 35 Erase Logs 34 Deleting 52 Dialing Font Size 106 Incoming 34 Edit Name and Numbers 44 Display 105 Missed 34 Editing 44 Display / Touch-Screen 128 Outgoing 34...
  • Page 156 Edit Contacts Name and Numbers 44 Gallery, photo 77 Language 109 Emergency 111 General Message Settings 69 Lock Code, Changing 110 Emergency #s in Lock Mode 111 Getting Started Lock Phone 110 Emergency Calls 129 Activating Your Phone 9 Emergency Numbers 111 Understanding this User Manual 5 Memory Card Entering Text...
  • Page 157 microSD Installing 11 Pause Dial 28 Receive Text Messages 58 Removing 12 Pauses, Adding 45 Reducing Exposure Missed Calls Menu 34 Personal Localized Alerting Network Hands-Free Kits and Other Msg Setting Sub Menu 69 (PLAN) 123 Accessories 119 Phone Settings Reset Your Phone 111 Navigation Key Shortcuts 21 Airplane Mode 109...
  • Page 158 Volume 107 Wallpaper 105 Samsung Mobile Products and Taking pictures 72 Settings, Picture Messages 70 Recycling 126 Text Conventions 6 Settings, Text Messages 70 Save a Number After a Call 39 Text Entry Mode 23 Silence Ringer 32 Security Settings...
  • Page 159 UL Certified Travel Charger 127 View an Event, Calendar 91 Wallpaper 105 Understanding Your Contacts Voice Privacy 108 Warranty Information 139 Adding a New Contacts Entry 38 Voice Setting World Time 94 Contacts Groups 49 About VoiceSignal 104 Deleting a Contacts Entry 52 Confirm Choices 101 Editing an Existing Contacts Key Settings 104...

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