Samsung SCH-R720 User Manual

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  • Page 1 P O R T A B L E D U A L - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 Certification Mark of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance, Inc. ® Samsung and Samsung Admire™ 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.
  • 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 Section 7: Web and Social Networking ...47 MetroWEB ........47 Social Networking .
  • Page 7 Battery Use and Safety ......106 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....107 UL Certified Travel Charger .
  • Page 8: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section allows you to quickly start using your Samsung Admire™ 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

    Solid color ( 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). Align the cover (1) and press it firmly into place (2), making sure it snaps into place at the corners.
  • Page 11 Remove the battery cover. (For more information, see “Removing the battery cover”.) Insert the battery into the phone, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts in the phone. Push down on the bottom of the battery until it snaps into place. Install the battery cover.
  • Page 12 Your phone comes with a Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) to rapidly charge your phone from any 120/220 VAC outlet. Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time.
  • Page 13: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Samsung handsets do not support the use of non-approved batteries. Important!: Using a non-supported battery may damage your phone. When using a non-supported battery you will hear a series of beeps and see a warning message: “UNABLE TO CHARGE NON-SUPPORTED BATTERY. SEE USER MANUAL”...
  • Page 14: Your Google Account

    Press and hold the Power/Lock key for two seconds Power off. Your Google Account Your new phone uses your Google account to fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk and the Android Market. When you turn on your phone for the first time, set up a connection with your existing Google account, or create a new Google account.
  • Page 15: Roaming

    When you travel outside your home network’s coverage area, your phone can roam to acquire service on other compatible digital networks. When Roaming is active, the Roaming icon appears in the Annunciator Line of the display. Tip: You can set your phone’s roaming behavior. For more information, refer to “Mobile networks”...
  • 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 Storage Unmount SD card. Remove the rear cover. (For more information, refer to “Removing the battery cover” on page 6.) Gently press on the memory card, then release so that it pops out from the slot, and carefully pull the card out (2).
  • Page 17: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines key features of your phone, including Home screens, keys, displays, and icons. Features 3.5-inch (320x480 pixel) full touch screen • CDMA 1X/EVDO Wireless Technology • • Android platform Motion and position sensitivity •...
  • Page 18: Front View

    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. Back Key: Press to return to the previous screen or option. Search Key: Press to launch Search, to search your device or the web.
  • Page 19: Side Views

    Accessory Hook: Connect optional accessories, such as carrying straps, to the phone. Volume Key: From a Home screen, press to adjust Master Volume. During calls or music playback, press to adjust call volume or media volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call.
  • Page 20: Touch Screen Display

    Your phone’s touch screen display is the interface to its features. Annunciator Line: Presents icons to show network status, battery power, and connection details. (For more information, refer to “Annunciator Line” on page 17.) Home screen: The starting point for using your phone. Place icons, widgets, shortcuts, and folders to customize your phone to your needs.
  • Page 21 You can customize display settings to your preferences. (For more information, refer to “Display settings” on page 85.) Annunciator Line The Annunciator line displays icons to show network status, battery power, and other details. Signal Strength: Current signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal.
  • Page 22: Navigation

    Alarm Set: An alarm is active. (For more information, refer to “Clock” on page 67.) Silent mode: All sounds except media and alarms are silenced, but the phone vibrates for alerts. (See “Silent mode” on page 83.) Vibrate mode: All sounds are silenced, but the phone vibrates for alerts.
  • Page 23: 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 24: 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. The Home screen consists of the Home panel, plus 4 panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more space for adding shortcuts, widgets and folders.
  • Page 25 Add Folders: For more information, refer to “Adding Folders to a • Home Screen panel” on page 23. Change the Wallpaper: For more information, refer to “Changing the • Wallpaper on a Home Screen panel” on page 23. Adding Shortcuts to a Home Screen panel Use Shortcuts for quick access to applications or features, such as Email or other applications.
  • Page 26 Widgets are self-contained applications that you can place on the Home screen to access favorite features. Navigate to the desired Home screen, then touch and hold on the screen to display the Add to Home screen menu. Touch Widgets, then touch a selection to add it to the Home screen.
  • Page 27 Place Folders on the Home screen to organize items together on the Home screen. Navigate to the desired Home screen, then touch and hold on the screen to display the Add to Home screen menu. Touch Folders, then touch a selection to add it to the Home screen: New folder: Create a new empty folder.
  • Page 28 You can add shortcuts to applications to a Home screen panel, for quick access to the applications. Navigate to a Home screen panel. Touch Applications. (For more information and a list of available applications, see “Applications” on page 65.) Touch and hold on an application icon. The application shortcut is automatically placed on the selected Home screen panel.
  • Page 29: Section 3: Call Functions

    Section 3: Call Functions This section describes how to make, answer or end calls. Making Calls Making Calls Using the Phone Dialer From a Home screen panel, touch Touch the digits of the telephone on the Phone screen. While dialing, use these options: •...
  • Page 30: Answering Calls

    A contact is an entry that you have created to store the name, numbers, and other information for people or groups of interest. (For more information, refer to “Contacts” on page 32.) From a Home screen, touch Contacts. Find the contact and touch it to open the Contact entry. Touch to dial the default number for the Contact.
  • Page 31: Silencing An Incoming Call Ringtone

    When you receive a call while on a call: Touch and drag to the right to answer the incoming call. The • original call is placed on hold, and remains on hold until you end the second call, or swap calls back to the original call. Press Swap calls to place the second call on hold and return •...
  • Page 32 Return a call, or call a number from a recent call stored in Call log. (For more information, refer to “Making Calls from Call Log” on page 26.) Sending Messages using Call Log From the Home screen, touch Call log. Touch a call to display details.
  • Page 33: Voice Dialer

    Voice dialer is a voice recognition application you can use to make calls, and to launch other phone features. From the Home screen, touch Voice Dialer. The phone displays “Listening” and prompts you to speak a command. Follow the voice prompts or on-screen examples to speak a command or touch an on-screen option.
  • Page 34: 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 35 • Sync Contacts: When enabled, synchronizes your Google contacts with your phone’s Contacts. • Sync Gmail: When enabled, synchronizes your Gmail messages on your phone. • Sync Calendar: When enabled, synchronizes your Google calendar with your phone. Adding a Corporate Exchange account From the Home screen, press Settings Accounts &...
  • Page 36: Contacts

    – Sync contacts: When enabled, synchronizes your Exchange contacts with your phone’s Contacts. – Sync Calendar: When enabled, synchronizes your Exchange calendar with your phone. Under Data & synchronization, configure these settings: • Sync Contacts: When enabled, synchronizes your Exchange contacts with your phone’s Contacts.
  • Page 37: Updating Contacts

    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 Menu, then touch Add to contacts Create new contact from the pop-up menu. Continue entering contact information.
  • Page 38: Joining Contacts

    From the main Home screen, touch Press Menu, then touch Display options to set these options: • Touch Only contacts with phones to restrict display to contacts with phone numbers. • Touch Sort list by to select to list contacts by First name or Last name.
  • Page 39: Starred Contacts

    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 40: 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. Virtual QWERTY Keyboard Your phone uses a virtual QWERTY keyboard for text entry. Use the keyboard to enter letters, punctuation, numbers, and other characters into text entry fields or applications.
  • Page 41: Entering Symbols And Numbers

    Here are a few tips to get you started: Spacing is automatic: When you finish a word, just lift your finger and • start the next word. Double letters: Just “scribble” on the key. • Capitalization: Swype recognizes and capitalizes the first word of •...
  • Page 42: Entering Text Using The Android Keyboard

    From Numeric Mode, you can switch to a ABC mode: Touch From Numeric Mode, you can switch to a different Numeric Mode: Touch and hold Editing Keyboard The Editing Keyboard provides a quick way to move the cursor and highlight text. If the application in which you are working supports editing, you can cut, copy or paste highlighted text.
  • Page 43: Google Pinyin

    The default case is lower case (abc). Enter upper and lower case alphabet letters by touching the Shift key to toggle the case, before touching the letter key(s). • Touch once to switch from abc to Abc mode • Touch and hold to switch to ABC mode Entering Symbols and Numbers To enter common symbols, touch then touch the corresponding key.
  • Page 44: 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). •...
  • Page 45: Managing Messages

    • All threads: Displays all message threads and saves your current message as a Draft. Touch Send to send the message. Managing Messages Threaded View Messages you send and receive to the same contact, number or address are grouped together as a “thread”. Threaded messages allow you to see all the messages you exchanged with a contact, or other recipient, with the latest message displayed first.
  • Page 46: Gmail

    – Roaming auto-retrieve: Touch to enable or disable automatic retrieval of MMS messages when in Roaming mode. When enabled, MMS messages download and display automatically. When disabled, the phone prompts you to download new MMS messages. • Notification settings: – Notifications: Touch to enable or disable alerts in the status bar. –...
  • Page 47: Email

    • Discard: Close the message without saving. • Help: Launches Browser with Google Mobile Help. Press Menu Send to send the message. Gmail account settings From the Home screen, select Gmail. Press Menu for these options • Refresh: Update Gmail on your phone from the Google servers. •...
  • Page 48: Composing And Sending Email

    You can configure Email for most accounts in just a few steps. Configuring the first email account From the Home screen, select Email. The Set up email screen appears. Touch Email address to enter your email address, then touch Password or touch Next to enter your password. For an account with a public Email provider, your phone contacts the Email server and continues account set up automatically.
  • Page 49: 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 Menu, 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. From the Home screen, select Email.
  • Page 50: 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 30 From the Home screen, select Talk. If you have already set up your Google account, you are automatically logged in.
  • Page 51: Section 7: Web And Social Networking

    Section 7: Web and Social Networking MetroWEB Your phone is equipped with metroWEB, a full HTML Browser, which allows you to access the internet. From any Home screen panel, touch Navigating the web Command Keys Touch Back to return to the previous page. To go forward, press Menu Zoom In –...
  • Page 52 Touch the URL field at the top of the screen, then enter the URL using the physical keypad or the on-screen QWERTY keyboard. As you enter characters, potential matches display. Continue entering characters, or touch a match to complete the URL. Touch Go to load the page.
  • Page 53 – Share link: Send the page’s URL via Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, mail@metro, or Messaging. – Copy link URL: Save the link’s URL to the clipboard. – Delete bookmark: Remove the bookmark. – Set as homepage: Assign the bookmarked link as the home page. •...
  • Page 54 To paste the copied text, navigate to the desired field (or to another application), then touch and hold in a text field and touch Paste. Copying a hyperlink or URL From any Home screen panel, touch Browse to the desired web site. Touch and hold on a hyperlink or URL these options are available: •...
  • Page 55: Social Networking

    – Load images: When enabled, images are automatically loaded when you visit a page. When disabled, images are indicated by a link, which you can touch to download the picture. – Auto-fit pages: When enabled, the browser automatically sizes web pages to fit your phone’s display.
  • Page 56 If you already have a facebook account, tap on the Email and Password fields and enter your information using the on-screen keyboard, then tap Login. – or – If you don’t have a Facebook account, tap Sign up and follow the on-screen instructions. Facebook Chat You can use the IM and Social application to go directly to your Facebook account rather than accessing it from MetroWEB.
  • Page 57 You can use the IM and Social application to go directly to your AIM account rather than accessing it from MetroWEB. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch IM and Social AIM. Tap on the Screen Name and Password fields and enter your information using the on-screen keyboard, then tap Sign in.
  • Page 58: 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, see “Memory Card” on page 11.) Important!: For information on transferring media files to a memory card, see “Transferring Files to a Memory Card”...
  • Page 59: Setting A Song As A Ringtone

    Touch New. Touch the Playlist name field and use the on-screen keyboard to enter a name. Touch Save. Adding Music to a Playlist From the Home screen, touch Music. Press and hold a song that you want to add to a playlist. Touch Add to playlist.
  • Page 60: 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. 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 61: Camera Options

    • Press Menu More to access the following additional options: – Details: View the Title, file Type, Date taken, Album name, Location, Latitude, and Longitude for this photo. – Set as: Assign the picture as a contact icon, or as wallpaper. –...
  • Page 62 Use your phone’s built-in Camcorder to record video. From the Home screen, touch Camera use the Mode Slider to select Camcorder. 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 63: Gallery

    • Press Menu More Details: View the Title, file Type, Date taken, Album name, Location, Latitude, and Longitude for this camcorder video. • Touch Back to return to the Camcorder to take more videos. Camcorder Options Configure the camcorder. While in Camcorder mode, touch an option to configure: •...
  • Page 64: Setting A Picture As Wallpaper

    Crop: Drag the edges of the crop tool to select an area of the – picture, then touch Save to save just the selected area, removing the rest of the picture. – Rotate left: Change the orientation of the picture. –...
  • Page 65: 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 66: Bluetooth

    Turn on Wi-Fi. For more information, refer to “Turning Wi-Fi On or Off” on page 61. Touch Add Wi-Fi network, then enter these fields: • Network SSID: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi Wireless Access Point. • Security: Select the type of security used by the WAP. •...
  • Page 67: Vpn (Virtual Private Network)

    At the prompt, enter the passkey for the target device and touch OK. Your phone is now paired with the target device, and ready to transfer information via Bluetooth. Bluetooth Status Indicators The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: Displays when Bluetooth is active.
  • Page 68 Display the Notifications Panel, then touch USB connected. At the prompt, touch Turn on USB storage to enable copying of files between your computer and the memory card. Touch OK. On your PC, launch Windows Explorer. Your phone will appear as a “Removable Disk”. Within the Windows Explorer window, drag and drop files from the PC to the memory card installed in your phone.
  • Page 69: Section 11: Applications

    Section 11: Applications Applications display on the Applications menu 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 24.) Accessing Applications Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications.
  • Page 70: Calendar

    Record events and appointments to manage your schedule. From the Applications menu, touch The Calendar is displayed with today’s date highlighted. Press Menu to choose a calendar option: • Day: Display today’s schedule, and scroll to other days. • Week: Display the current week, and scroll to other weeks. •...
  • Page 71: Clock

    The Clock application provides a full-screen display of time, day and date, as well as weather information for your location. Clock also lets you set multiple Alarm clocks, You can set alarms to go off once, or to repeat on specified days. From the Applications menu, touch Contacts Create and maintain a phonebook of Contact information.
  • Page 72: Latitude

    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 tablet to use wireless networks to help pinpoint your location.
  • Page 73: Loopt

    Location reporting : Select settings for Detect your location, Set your – location, Do not update your location. Location History settings : Select settings for Enable location history – Account settings : Sign out of Latitude. – Loopt Share your location with selected friends. From the Applications menu, touch M Studio Access your Wireless Provider’s online media store.
  • Page 74 • 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. • Clear Map: after viewing or following directions, this option resets the map.
  • Page 75: Market

    Clear Map: Lets you remove all layers from • the map. My Location: When selected, the location displays on the map with a blinking blue arrow. Market Browse for new Android applications, games or downloads for your phone. You’ll need to have a Google account set up on your phone to download a new application.
  • Page 76: Music

    Play music files from an optional, installed memory card. (For more information, refer to “Music Player” on page 54 and to “Memory Card” on page 11.) From the Applications menu, touch My Files Find, view and manage files stored on an optional installed memory card.
  • Page 77: News & Weather

    Google News & Weather delivers multiple RSS news feeds to your phone. From the Applications menu, touch Phone Phone allows you to dial numbers. (For more information, refer to “Call Functions” on page 25.) From the Applications menu, touch Places Google Places displays company logos on a layer of Google Maps.
  • Page 78: Voice Dialer

    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 79: Voice Search

    Downloads Messaging • • • Voice Search Search your phone and the Internet using spoken criteria. From the Applications menu, touch YouTube View and upload YouTube videos, right from your phone. From the Applications menu, touch Phone status Voice Search. YouTube.
  • Page 80: 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 81: Bluetooth Profiles

    ® Your phone supports Bluetooth 3.0. Bluetooth profiles Bluetooth profiles are specifications for services supported by individual devices. Profiles improve the ability of different devices to work together. Your phone supports these Bluetooth profiles: Headset: HSP profile supports use of a compatible Bluetooth headset •...
  • Page 82: Vpn Settings

    • Discoverable: Control your phone’s visibility to other devices’ Bluetooth searches. Touch to turn On or Off. Available when Bluetooth is turned On. • Scan devices: Touch to scan for nearby discoverable devices. After searching, touch a device to pair with it. For more information, see see “Pairing with a Bluetooth Device”...
  • Page 83 To save your settings, press To establish a L2TP/IPSec PSK (Pre-shared key based L2TP/ IPSec): Tap Add L2TP/IPSec PSK VPN. Tap VPN name, add a name for this connection using the keypad, then tap OK. Tap Set VPN server, add a name using the keypad, then tap Tap Set IPsec pre-shared key, enter a key and tap OK.
  • Page 84: Call Settings

    Set options for network selection and data services while roaming. Important!: Depending on your service plan, changes you make to Mobile Networks settings may incur extra charges. Contact your Wireless Provider for more information. From the Settings menu, touch Wireless & networks Mobile networks.
  • Page 85 This setting allows you to change the international dialing prefix that is used to make international calls. From the Settings menu, touch Call settings . Touch North American dialing to remove the checkmark. Touch International dialing. Enter the international dialing prefix you want to use. The default is 011.
  • Page 86 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 87: 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 88 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 55.) From the Settings menu, touch Sound settings Phone ringtone.
  • Page 89: Display Settings

    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. Emergency tone When enabled (the default setting) and during an Emergency (911) Call, the phone plays a tone that emergency personnel can use to locate your phone.
  • Page 90: Location & Security

    Set the level of animations for transitions from one window to another. From the Settings menu, touch Display settings Animation. Touch No animation, Some animations, or All animations. Screen timeout Set the length of delay between the last key press or screen touch and the automatic screen timeout (dim and lock).
  • Page 91 The default lock screen prevents accidental call dialing or activation of features or applications. To protect your phone from unauthorized use, use a personal screen unlock pattern, a Personal Identification Number (PIN), or a password. For more information about using the lock and unlock features of your phone, see “Securing Your Phone”...
  • Page 92: Credential Storage

    Select device administrators Add or remove device administrators. From the Settings menu, touch Location & security. Touch Select device administrators. 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.
  • Page 93: 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 94 Set options for application development. From the Settings menu, touch Applications Development. Important!: These features are used for development purposes only. 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.
  • Page 95: Accounts & Sync

    Set up and manage your accounts, including your Exchange and Google accounts. General sync settings Background data When enabled, all accounts can sync, send, and receive data at any time, in the background. Important!: Disabling background data can extend battery life and lower data use.
  • Page 96: Privacy

    Important!: Removing an account also deletes all of its messages, contacts and other data from the phone. From the Settings menu, touch Accounts & sync. Touch an account to display its settings. Touch Remove account, then touch Remove account at the prompt to remove the account and delete all its messages, contacts and other data.
  • Page 97: Language & Keyboard

    Select language Set the language used by your phone’s screens. From the Settings menu, touch Language & keyboard Select language. Touch a language from the list. User dictionary Add words to your dictionary. From the Settings menu, touch Language & keyboard User Dictionary.
  • Page 98 Configure Android keyboard settings. For more information about entering text with the Android keyboard, see “Entering Text Using the Android Keyboard” on page 38. From the Settings menu, touch Language & keyboard Android keyboard to access the following options: Touch items to enable or disable the setting. When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box.
  • Page 99 – Korean Keyboard Type: Choose between 2-Bulsik layout or Short vowel layout. – Voice input language: Set to Match to layout or Always Korean. – Multi-tap Key Timeout: Set the amount of time before timeout when using multi-tap. • Word suggestion settings: –...
  • Page 100: Voice Input & Output

    Voice input Voice recognizer settings Voice recognition lets you conduct searches by speaking to your phone. From the Settings menu, touch Voice input & output Voice recognizer settings. Touch a setting to configure: • Language: Select your preferred spoken language from the list. •...
  • Page 101: Accessibility

    Accessibility services are special features to make using the phone easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use the Accessibility settings to activate these services. From the Settings menu, touch Accessibility. Touch Accessibility to activate or deactivate accessibility services. When activated, a check appears in the box. Accessibility services Enable or disable accessibility services.
  • Page 102: About Phone

    • Select date format: Set the format for date displays. 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: •...
  • Page 103: 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 104 Therefore, RF energy is a type of non-ionizing radiation. Other types of non-ionizing radiation include visible light, infrared radiation (heat), and other forms of electromagnetic radiation with relatively low frequencies. While RF energy does not ionize particles, large amounts can increase body temperatures and cause tissue damage.
  • Page 105 The COSMOS study aims to conduct long-term health monitoring of a large group of people to determine if there are any health issues linked to long-term exposure to radio frequency energy from cell phone use. The COSMOS study will follow approximately 300,000 adult cell phone users in Europe for 20 to 30 years.
  • Page 106 there is - it is probably very small. But, if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your RF exposure. Reduce the amount of time spent using your cell phone; •...
  • Page 107: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Certification Information

    made such a recommendation in December 2000. In this report, a group of independent experts noted that no evidence exists that using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit cell phone use by children was strictly precautionary;...
  • Page 108 The FCC exposure limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection to the public and to account for any variations in measurements. 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.
  • Page 109: Smart Practices While Driving

    Samsung is committed to promoting responsible driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand and address distractions.
  • Page 110: 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 111: 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 112: Ul Certified Travel Charger

    U.S. Mail, for recycling. 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 113: 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 114: Emergency Calls

    Maps, directions, and other navigation data may contain inaccurate or incomplete data, and circumstances can and do change over time. In some areas, complete information may not be available. Therefore, you should always visually confirm that the navigational instructions are consistent with what you see before following them.
  • Page 115: Care And Maintenance

    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 116 cell phones, at high volume settings for long durations may lead to permanent noise-induced hearing loss. This includes the use of headphones (including headsets, earbuds, and Bluetooth® or other wireless devices). Exposure to very loud sound has also been associated in some studies with tinnitus (a ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to sound, and distorted hearing.
  • Page 117: Operating Environment

    American Academy of Audiology 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300 Reston, VA 20190 Voice: (800) 222-2336 Email: info@audiology.org Internet: http://www.audiology.org/Pages/default.aspx National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda, MD 20892-2320 Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov Internet: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/...
  • Page 118 Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from Radio Frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless mobile device. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Implantable Medical Devices A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained between a handheld wireless mobile device and an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potential interference with the device.
  • Page 119: Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    Switch your mobile device off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch the mobile device off while at a refueling point (service station).
  • Page 120: Hac/Wi-Fi For Newer Technologies

    T-Ratings: Mobile devices rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than mobile devices that are not labeled. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating.
  • Page 121: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device

    Mobile Device Your mobile device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the mobile device, or make calls that increase your mobile device bill. Keep the mobile device and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children.
  • Page 122 Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or • denial of cell phone services to the offender, or legal action, or both.
  • Page 123: Section 14: Warranty Information

    (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery; (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering; or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 124 During the applicable warranty period, provided the Product is returned in accordance with the terms of this Limited Warranty, SAMSUNG will repair or replace the Product, at SAMSUNG'S sole option, without charge. SAMSUNG may, at SAMSUNG's sole option, use rebuilt, reconditioned, or new parts or components when repairing any Product, or may replace the Product with a rebuilt, reconditioned or new Product.
  • Page 125 Limited Warranty or to make binding representations or claims, whether in advertising, presentations or otherwise, on behalf of SAMSUNG regarding the Products or this Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
  • Page 126 You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure by providing notice to SAMSUNG no later than 30 calendar days from the date of the first consumer purchaser's purchase of the Product. To opt out, you must send notice by e-mail to optout@sta.samsung.com, with the subject line: "Arbitration Opt Out."...
  • Page 127: End User License Agreement For Software

    Software. You may not rent, lease, lend, sublicense or provide commercial hosting services with the Software. 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered as part of the product support services related to the Software provided to you, if any, related to the Software.
  • Page 128 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 must cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies, full or partial, of the Software.
  • Page 129 Purchaser agrees that SAMSUNG shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to caused by, or in...
  • Page 130 SAMSUNG SHALL BE DEEMED TO ALTER THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY REGARDING THIRD-PARTY APPLICATIONS, OR TO CREATE ANY WARRANTY. 11. Limitation of Liability. SAMSUNG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE ANY THIRD-PARTY...
  • Page 131 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 132: Index

    Index Accessibility settings services Text-to-speech Accounts adding a Corporate account adding a Google account setting up Airplane mode Android keyboard configuring entering text Android Market Applications downloading new Applications settings allow mock locations development managing running services unknown sources USB debugging Back key Battery charging...
  • Page 133 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 linking namecards setting a picture as contact icon speed dials starred contacts updating updating from Call log...
  • Page 134 Health and Safety Information Home key Home screen adding shortcuts adding widgets customizing folders primary shortcuts wallpaper Icons Annunciator Line Location settings Network location services Locking and Unlocking setting unlock pattern unlocking the keypad Maps Market Memory Card formatting installing removing Memory card formatting...
  • Page 135 Responsible Listening Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile device Ringtones notification setting setting a song as a ringtone Roaming Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Security locking and unlocking locking the phone screen unlock pattern Security settings credential storage screen unlock pattern...
  • Page 136 TTY Mode settings Turning Your Phone On and Off Twitter UL Certified Travel Charger Understanding Your Phone Front View Side Views Unlocking using an unlock pattern Unlocking your phone set an unlock pattern port Videos Gallery recording sharing Voice Commands calling opening menus or applications Voice Dialer...

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