Samsung SCH-R530RWBMTR User Manual

ANDROID SMARTPHONE
User Manual
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Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started .......................... 4
Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Turning the Phone On Turning the Phone Off Restarting the Phone Setting Up Your Phone Free Dropbox Account Displaying Your Phone Number Voicemail Your Google Account Creating a Samsung Account Roaming Securing Your Phone TTY Mode
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ..... 22
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Front View Side Views Back View Navigation Motions
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Multi Window Notifications Home Screen Customizing the Home Sc Shortcuts Folders Wallpaper Apps
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Section 3: Memory Card ............................43
Mounting the SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Unmounting the Memory Card SD Card Available Memory Status Formatting a Memory Card
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Section 4: Accounts and Contacts ...........45
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Contacts
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Section 5: Calling ......................................58
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Multi-Party Calling Answering Calls Ending a Call
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Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Call Settings
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Section 6: Entering Text ............................70
Text Input Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Entering Text Using the Samsung Keyboard Using the Google Voice Typing Featur Samsung Keyboard Settings Entering Text Using Swype
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Section 7: Messaging ................................76
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Text and Multimedia Messaging Emergency Alerts Email
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Gmail
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Google Talk Google+ Messenger Voice Recorder
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Section 8: Multimedia ...............................87
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Music Player Google Play Books Google Play Magazines
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Google Play Movies & TV Google Play Music Video Player Camera Camcorder Gallery YouTube
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Section 9: Applications and Widgets .....106
Accessing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Applications List Accessing Widgets Widgets List
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Section 10: Connections .........................134
4G Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
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Internet Wi-Fi
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Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct Beaming
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Bluetooth Tethering PC Connections AllShare Cast Nearby Devices
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Section 11: Settings ............................... 153
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Wireless and Network Device
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Personal Accounts System
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Section 12: Health and Safety
Information ........................................ 208
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . . . . . . 208
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification
Information
FCC Part 15 Inform
Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) Smart Practices While Drivin Battery Use and Safety
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling
UL Certified Travel Charger
Display / Touch-Screen GPS Emergency Calls Care and Maintenance Responsible Listening
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ation to User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
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Operating Environment FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulat
for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Restricting Children's Access to
Your Mobile Device FCC Notice and Cautions Other Important Safety Information
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ions
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Section 13: Warranty Information ..........232
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232
End User License Agreement for Software
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Index .........................................................245
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Section 1: Getting Started

This section allows you to quickly start using the Samsung SCH-R530 phone by installing the SIM and microSD cards, installing and charging the battery, activating your service, and setting up your voicemail account.

Understanding This User Manual

The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your phone. A robust index for features begins on page 245.
Also included is import know before using this phone. Most of this information is near the back of the gu
This manual gives navigation instru default display settings. If you select other settings, navigation steps may be different.
Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual assume that you are starting from the Home screen. To get to the Home screen, you may need to unlock the phone or keypad. (For more information, refer to “Securing Your Phone” on page 21.
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ant safety information that you should
ide, beginning on
ctions according to the
)
page 208.
Note:
Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, and may vary from your phone, depending on the software version on your phone, and any changes to the phone’s Settings.
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start with the phone unlocked, at the Home screen.
All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual displays may vary, depending on the software version of your phone and any changes to the phone’s Settings.

Special Text

In this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest. This special text is intended to point out important information, to share quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
Notes
: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu,
or sub-menu.
Tips
: Provides quick or innovative methods or useful shortcuts.
Example
: Provides an example of the feature or procedure.
Important
: Provides important information about the current
feature that could affect performance.
Caution
Warning
prevent loss of data or functionality or even to prevent damage to your phone.
: Provides information to avoid possible damage.
: Brings to your attention important information to

Text Conventions

This manual provides condensed information about how to use your phone. To make this possible, the following text conventions are used to represent often-used steps:
Example:
Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures.
“Press
Settings  Wi-Fi
Home
, then touch Menu
.”

Setting Up Your Phone

Before using your phone, install the SIM card, the microSD™ card, and the battery into their respective internal slots and compartments.
Important!
Before removing or replacing the battery cover, make sure the phone is switched off. To turn the phone off, hold down the power key until the power off image displays, and then touch
Power off
.
Getting Started 5

Removing the Battery Cover

1. Locate the cover removal opening (1).
2. Place your fingernail in the opening and pry the cover
away from the device (2).
Caution!
Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
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Replacing the Battery Cover

Align the cover (1) and press it firmly into place (2), ensuring that the cover snaps into place at the corners.

Installing the SIM Card

When you subscribe to a 4G LTE cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many other features. Only this SIM card works with this device.
Important!
The SIM card must be installed for your phone to establish a network connection.
The plug-in SIM card information and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children.
1. Remove the battery cover. (See “Removing the Battery
Cover” on page 6.)
2. Locate the SIM card slot on the bottom inside of the
phone.
3. Make sure the gold contacts of the SIM card face
downward and that the notched corner of the card faces outward to the right (as shown).
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4. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket
(as shown) until the card locks into place.
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Removing the SIM Card

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Firmly press the card into the slot and release it. The
card should pop partially out of the slot.
4. Remove the card from the slot.
5. Replace the battery cover.
Note:
If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the phone cannot make a network connection. Once the SIM card is inserted, do not remove it.
If your SIM card is ever separated from the device or damaged, your phone will not function. If you experience any issues with your phone, contact Customer Service.
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Installing a Memory Card

This phone lets you install an optional microSD (SD) or microSDHC memory card to expand available memory to store images, videos, music, applications, and data.
1.
Remove the batter Cover” on page 6.)
te the microSD card slot on the bottom inside of
2. Loca
the phone.
3. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the
memory card into the slot (as shown), pushing gently until the memory card clicks into place.
y cover. (
See “Removing the Battery
Important!
Caution!
Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the memory card with the phone’s contacts.
Applications, personal settings, and other stored data may be lost or may not function properly if the memory card is removed.
For more information about mounting/unmounting, formatting, or uninstalli SD Card” on page 43, see “Unmountin on page 4
or see “Formatting a Mem
3,
ng a memory card,
see “Mounting the
g the Memory Card”
ory Card” on page 44.
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Removing a Memory Card

Important!
Unmount the memory card before removing it from
the phone to prevent damage to information stored on the memory card.
1. Press Home, then touch Storage  Unmount SD card
Remove the battery cover
2.
Cover” on page 6.)
3. Firm
ly press the Memory card into the slot and carefully release it. The card should pop partially out of the slot.
4. Remove the card from the slot.
5.
Replace the b to “Replacing the Battery Cover” on page 7.
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attery cover.
Menu  Settings
. See “Removing the Battery
. (
For more information, refer

Battery

This phone is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) is included with the phone for charging the battery.
Note:
This phone is shipped with the battery partially charged. Please charge the battery fully before using the phone for the first time.
After the first charge, you can use the phone while charging.
Warning!
Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery can cause damage to the phone.
Battery Indicator
The battery icon in the Status bar shows the battery power level. Two to three minutes before the battery becomes too low to operate the phone, the empty battery icon flashes and a tone sounds. If you continue to operate the phone without charging the battery, the phone powers off.
Installing the Battery
1. Remove the battery cover. See “Removing the Battery
Cover” on page 6.
2. Slide the battery into the compartment (1) so that the
tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone. Ensure that the connectors align.
3. Gently press down to secure the battery (2).
Removing the Battery
1. Remove the battery cover. See “Removing the Battery
Cover” on page 6.
2. Lift the battery up using the slot provided (1).
3. Lift the battery up and out of the phone (2).
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Charging the Battery
This phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A wall charger, which is used for charging the battery, is included with this phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details.
Before using the phone for the first time, you must fully charge the battery. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours.
Important!
It is recommended that you fully charge the battery
before using the device for the first time.
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1. Insert the USB cable into the phone’s Charger/
Accessory jack.
Note:
This illustration displays both the correct and incorrect orientation for connecting the USB cable. Failure to connect the USB cable correctly may damage the accessory port and void the phone’s warranty.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head.
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3. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power
outlet. The device turns o
n with the screen locked and
indicates both its charge state and percent of charge.
Warning!
While the device is charging, if the touch screen does not function due to an unstable power supply, unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet or unplug the USB cable from the device.
4. When charging is finished, first unplug the charger’s
power plug from the AC wall outlet, and then disconnect the USB cable connector from the device.

Turning the Phone On

Press and hold the upper right side of the phone) for three seconds. While powering on, the phone connects with the network, then displays the Locked screen and any active Notification alerts.
Power/Lock
key (on the
Note:
The phone’s internal antenna is located along the bottom back of the phone. Do not block the antenna; doing so may affect call quality or cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than necessary.
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Unlocking the Phone

1.
If needed, press
Home
to wake
the screen.
2. If there are no Notification
alerts on the phone, swipe the screen to unlock it. The Home screen displays.

Turning the Phone Off

1. Press and hold the
seconds until the Device options screen displays.
2. At the prompt, touch OK
3. Tou ch
at the prompt.
Power/Lock
Power off
.

Restarting the Phone

1. Press and hold the
options screen displays.
Restart  OK
2. Tap
Power/Lock
.
for two
until the Device
Note:
If you purchased your phone online, the first time you power your phone on and unlock the screen, the
Welcome
Activation Wizard
Follow the prompts to activate and set up your phone.
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screen displays.
Important!
Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non­metallic stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. For more information, refer to “Standard Limited Warranty” on page 232.

Setting Up Your Phone

When you first turn on the phone, you are asked to set up a few things. To do that, the following screens display. Touch
Skip
to skip some screens, or touch (Some screens may or may not display depending on the options you choose.)
Note:
If your screen dims or turns off, press the Power/Lock
key to continue.

Welcome

1. Touch Touch the language you want this phone to use,
such as
English
.
Start
2. Touch
.

No SIM Card in Device

The
Insert SIM card
the SIM card that was Ensure that you have an activated SIM card installed in your
phone before phone set
“Installing the SIM Ca
Skip
Touch
screen displays if you have not installed
provided with this phone.
-up.
rd” on page 7.
to operate your phone without the SIM card.
Back
to redisplay them.
For more information, refer to

Wi-Fi

Make sure the Wi-Fi one of the following options:
Tou ch not listed.
Tou ch Wi-Fi networks.
Touch one of the Wi-Fi networks in the list, enter the password, and touch another Wi-Fi network or touch
Skip
To uc h refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 141.
to perform this task later. For more information,
OFF / ON
icon is set to ON, and choose
Add Wi-Fi network
Scan
to make sure you have an accurate list of
to enter a Network SSID that is
Connect
. Touch and connect to
Next
to continue.
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Got Google?

To use all of the Android features of your phone, you need to create a Google With a Google Account, Google applications, including Gmail, Maps, Navigation, Google Talk, and Google Play, are always in sync between your phone and computer.
Got Google?
The Google Account or simply sign in to an existing Google Account.
Note:
If you skipped Wi-Fi setup, the Wi-Fi setup screen displays and you must connect through a Wi-Fi network.
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Account the first time you use your phone.
screen lets you create and sign in to a new
Respond to the “
1. Tou ch Sign in
Do you have a Google Account?
Yes
if you already have a Google Account. The
screen displays.
Touch the
Email
field and enter your Google Account Email ID
and touch
Next
on the keyboard.
Enter your Google Account password and touch keyboard.
– or –
No
if you do not have a Google Account.
Tou ch
The
Make it Google
screen displays. Touch
create and sign in to a new Google Account. (Or touch
Not now
to bypass this step and proceed.)
Touch OK.
2. Once you enter your Google Account information, you are prompted to agree to the Google Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Signing in
3. The
your Google Account.
screen displays until the phone links to
For more information, refer to
“Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on page 83.
” as follows:
Done
on the
Get an account
to

Entertainment

Sign up for Google Wallet— a fast, easy, and safe way to pay for purchases in the Google
(This screen displays only when you are signed in to your Google Account.)
Play Store and other sites.
Tou ch
Set up credit card
information for your Google Account. – or –
Not now
Touch
and enter purchase
.

Backup and Restore

Use your Google Account to back up your apps, settings, and other data.
(This screen displays only when you are signed in to your Google Account.)
1. Read the backup and restore information.
2. Enable either or both options.
3. Touch
to continue .
If you selected
phone
information is restored.
Restoring from my Google Account to this
, the Restoring screen displays while your

Google and Location

Enable the desired settings related to location information, then touch

This Phone Belongs To...

To personalize the phone with your name:
1. Touch the First and Last fields and use the on-screen
keyboard to enter you first and last name.
2. Touch

Setup Complete

Congratulations! Your phone is set up and ready to use.
Tou ch
to continue.
Finish
.
to continue.
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Free Dropbox Account

Dropbox is a cloud file storage subscription service. Using a Dropbox account, you can save files and access them with multiple devices from multiple locations.
To get a free 50 GB Dropbox account for two years:
1. Touch
2. Touch
Disclaimer
information.
Create a new Dropbox account
fields, and touch – or –
I already have an account
Touch – or –
No thanks
Touch
to read the Dropbox disclaimer
, enter the required
Register for Dropbox
to skip this offer.
.
to sign in to Dropbox.

Displaying Your Phone Number

Home
Press
Settings  About device  Status
Your phone number displays in the field.
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, then touch
Menu
.
My phone number

Voicemail

All unanswered calls to the phone are sent to voicemail, even if the phone is turned off. Set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as you activate the phone.

Setting Up Voicemail

1. Press and hold
2. Follow the automated instructions to set up your new password and record a greeting.
Home
, touch
.

Checking Voicemail

1. Press and hold
2. Follow the automated instructions to manage voicemail.
Tip:
You can also access
number from any touch-tone phone.
Home
, touch
.
Voicemail
Phone
, and then touch
Phone
, and then touch
by dialing your phone

Your Google Account

Your new phone uses your Google Account to fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk, and Google Play. When you turn on the phone for the first time, you should set up a connection with your existing Google Account or create a new Google Account.
Home
1. Press
The
Add a Google Account
2. Touch
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in, if you
Existing
already have a Google Account, or to create a Google Account.
, then touch
or
New
to continue.
Apps
screen displays.
Gmail

Resetting Your Google Account Password

A Google Account password is required for Google applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account password, follow these instructions to reset it:
1. From your computer, use an Internet browser to
navigate to
.
2. When the web page loads, click the account?
3. Under the title
password reset prompts.
google.com/accounts
link.
Having trouble signing in?
.
Can’t access your
, follow the
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Creating a Samsung Account

An active Samsung account is required to use applications such as AllShare Play and Media Hub.
1. From the Home screen, touch Settings
The
3. From the
account
4. From the
account
a Samsung account.
5. Read the Terms and conditions, and then touch the
accept all the terms above
6. Touch
7. Enter the required information and touch
8. At the Welcome screen, touch
9. Follow the on-screen instructions to verify your email
address and activate your account.
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screen displays.
Add account
.
Samsung account
and follow the on-screen instructions to create
Agree
screen, touch
.
Menu  Settings
Add account
screen, touch
check box.
Next
.
.2. Under Accounts, touch
Samsung
Create new
Sign up

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
.
I
.
) displays in the Annunciator Line (Notification Bar) of
( the display.
Tip:
During roaming, some services may not be available. Depending on your coverage area and service plan, extra charges may apply when you make or receive calls.
Note:
You can set your phone’s roaming behavior. For more
information, refer to “Mobile Networks” on page 160.
Contact your wireless provider for more information about your coverage area and service plan.

Securing Your Phone

By default, the phone locks automatically when the screen times out, or you can lock the phone manually. You can unlock the phone using one of the default Unlock screens. For increased security, use a personal screen unlock pattern, a personal identification number (PIN), or a password.
For more information about creating and enabling a Screen unlock pattern, see “Lock Screen” on page 180.
Note:
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start with the phone unlocked, at the Home screen.

Locking the Phone Manually

Press the side of the phone.
Power/Lock
key on the top right

Unlocking the Phone

For information on unlocking your phone, see “Unlocking the Phone” on page 14.
Unlocking with a Personal Screen Unlock Pattern
1. Press
2. Draw a personal unlock pattern on the screen.
For more information, refer to “Lock Screen” on page 180.
Unlocking wit Password
1. Press
2. Enter your Password.
3. Press
Home
h a
Home
OK
.
to wake the screen.
to wake the screen.

TTY Mode

This phone is fully TTY-compatible, allowing you to connect a TTY device to the phone’s headset jack. Before you can use this phone with a TTY device, enable TTY Mode.
For more information, refer to
“Other Call Settings”
on page 69.
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Features

4.8-inch 1280x720 Super AMOLED HD touch screen
CDMA 1X/EV-DO Rev-A /LTE Wireless Technology
1.5 gigahertz dual-core processor
Android® 4.0 platform
Google Play™ Store, plus pre-loaded applications
SAFE™ Certified
Connections
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0
Tet he rin g
VPN
NFC
Android Beam
S Beam
Wi-Fi Direct
AllShare Cast
DLNA
USB 3.0
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Messaging Services
Text Messaging
Picture Messaging
Video Messaging
Voice Messaging
Email
Mobile Instant Messenger (IM)
Chat
8 Megapixel Camera/Camcorder with LED flash + 1.9 Megapixel Front camera
Picture Gallery
Video Player (720p — MP4 and 3GP)
DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium content
Music Player (AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, and WMA)
Speakerphone
Support for microSD™ and microSDHC™ Memory Cards up to 64GB capacity
Google Chrome® mobile browser

Front View

1 2
3
4
1.
8 7
2.
3.
Earpiece
: Use during calls to listen to callers.
LED Indicator
: Flashes or glows to alert you to alert
notifications or phone status.
Menu Key
: Press to display options for the current
screen.
Home Key
4.
: Press to display the Home screen or, if the phone is locked, the Lock screen. Press and hold to display recent applications or to launch Task Manager.
5.
Microphone
: Use when recording and during calls, to
allow callers to hear your voice.
Back Key
6.
: Press to return to the previous screen or
option.
1.9 Megapixel Front Camera
7.
: Use for taking pictures and
recording video.
8.
Proximity and Light Sensors
: Detects the presence of nearby objects to control phone functions or blank the screen display, such as when you hold the phone to your ear during a phone call. Detects ambient light to
6
5
determine screen brightness when
Automatic brightness
(see “Brightness” on page 173),
and when you take pictures with the Front camera
Brightness
is set to
.
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Side Views

1
24
1.
Volume Key
Master Volume. During calls or music playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call.
2.
USB Power/Accessory Port
charging or to sync music and files.
3.
3
2
Power/Lock Key
off. Press to lock the phone or to wake the screen for unlocking.
: From the Home screen, touch to adjust
: Press and hold to turn the phone on or
: Connect a USB cable for

Back View

1
2
2
3
3
1.
Noise Cancelation Microphone
5 1
5
4
4
noise that the phone uses to produce a quiet background during calls and video chats.
2.
Camera Flash 8 Megapixel Camera Lens
3.
: Use when taking photos.
: Captures background
: Use when taking photos or
recording videos.
External Speaker
4.
: Play ringtones, call audio when in Speakerphone mode, media sounds (music and video), and other sounds.
5.
3.5mm Headset Jack
: Plug in an optional headset or
TTY equipment.
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