Samsung SCH-R631LBAXAR User Manual

SCH-R631

PORTABLE
TRI-BAND
MOBILE PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started ........................................ 5
Understanding this User Manual ......................................... 5
Activating Your Phone ........................................................6
Battery ............................................................................... 6
Turning your Phone On and Off .........................................10
Memory Card (Optional) ....................................................11
Voicemail .........................................................................12
Locking and Unlocking ..................................................... 12
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ................... 14
Features of Your Phone .................................................... 14
Front View (Closed) of Your Phone .................................... 15
Side Views of Your Phone ................................................. 16
Front View (Open) of Your Phone ...................................... 17
Closed View (Rear) of Your Phone ..................................... 18
Learning More About Your Phone .....................................19
Home Screen ...................................................................20
Shortcuts .........................................................................22
Widgets ............................................................................23
Menus ..............................................................................24
Entering Text .................................................................... 25
Section 3: Call Functions ........................................ 26
Making Calls .................................................................... 26
Answering Calls ...............................................................29
Ending a Call .................................................................... 31
Calls .................................................................................31
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Section 4: Understanding Your Contacts ............... 35
Adding a Contact ..............................................................35
Finding a Contact ..............................................................37
Editing a Contact ..............................................................38
Erasing a Contact .............................................................39
Groups ..............................................................................39
Speed Dials ......................................................................40
Memory Status .................................................................41
Top 5 Contacts .................................................................41
Section 5: Messaging ............................................. 43
Creating and Sending Text Messages ...............................43
Creating and Sending Picture Messages ...........................44
Creating and Sending Video Messages .............................45
Receiving Messages .........................................................46
Messages .........................................................................48
Drafts ...............................................................................49
Voicemail ..........................................................................49
Message Settings .............................................................50
Section 6: Pictures and Video ................................ 51
Using the Camera .............................................................51
Pictures ............................................................................55
Using the Camcorder ........................................................57
Videos ..............................................................................61
Section 7: Multimedia and Web ............................. 63
Multimedia .......................................................................63
Ringtones .........................................................................67
Browser ............................................................................68
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Brew ................................................................................68
Section 8: Tools ...................................................... 69
Voice Service ...................................................................69
Voice Commands Settings ................................................ 71
Bluetooth .........................................................................72
Calendar ..........................................................................76
Memo Pad ........................................................................77
Alarm Clock .....................................................................78
Stop Watch ......................................................................78
World Time ......................................................................79
Sketch Pad ....................................................................... 80
Timer ...............................................................................80
Calculator .........................................................................81
Tip Calculator ................................................................... 81
Converter .........................................................................82
Device Search .................................................................. 83
Section 9: Changing Your Settings ........................ 84
Location ...........................................................................84
Widgets ............................................................................84
Sounds Settings ............................................................... 86
Display Settings ...............................................................89
Touch Settings ................................................................. 91
Phone Settings ................................................................. 91
Call Settings ..................................................................... 98
Memory Manager ........................................................... 100
Phone Info ...................................................................... 103
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Section 10: Health and Safety Information ......... 104
Health and Safety Information .........................................104
Please Note the Following Information When
Using Your Handset ....................................................106
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ........................107
UL Certified Travel Adapter .............................................107
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones .....................108
Road Safety ....................................................................118
Responsible Listening .....................................................121
Operating Environment ...................................................124
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices .............125
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations
for Wireless Devices ...................................................126
Potentially Explosive Environments .................................129
Emergency Calls .............................................................130
FCC Notice and Cautions ................................................131
Other Important Safety Information .................................132
Product Performance ......................................................133
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones .....................135
Battery Standby and Talk Time .......................................135
Battery Precautions ........................................................135
Care and Maintenance ....................................................138
Section 11: Warranty Information ....................... 140
Standard Limited Warranty .............................................140
End User License Agreement for Software ......................145
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Section 1: Getting Started

This section explains how to start using your phone by activating your service, setting up your Voicemail, and getting an understanding of how this manual is put together.

Understanding this User Manual

The chapters of this manual generally follow the same order as the menus and sub-menus in your phone. A robust index for quick reference to most features begins on page 154.
Also included is important safety information that you should know before using your phone. Most of this information is near the back of the guide, beginning on page 104.

Text Conventions

This manual uses the following terms and icons appear in place of repeated procedural steps:
select
Used in place of “select” in long “drill down”
Tap a menu item or screen item to launch, access, or save a highlighted menu item or field of interest.
procedure steps.
Example:
“...
Settings
Call Settings
Answer Options
Getting Started 5
...”

Notes and Tips

Throughout this manual some text is set apart from the rest. In this way, important information, quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more are emphasized. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
Note
: Explains alternative options within the current feature, menu, or sub-
menu.
Tip
: Provides quick or innovative methods for performing functions related
to the topic.
Caution
: Provides advice to warn of potential consequences to an action or
command.
Warning
: Points out important information about the topic that could affect
performance, or even damage your phone.
Example
: Gives examples to illustrate the procedure or results.

Activating Your Phone

Contact your Wireless Carrier and follow their instructions for obtaining service, if necessary. We suggest that you read this guide to fully understand the services your phone supports.

Battery

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery, and comes with a travel adapter for charging. 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
6
hours of charge 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 void your warranty and may cause damage.

Battery Indicator

The battery indicator in the upper-right corner of the display shows battery power level, with 5 bars indicating a full charge. Two to three minutes before the battery becomes too low to operate, the empty battery icon blinks and a tone sounds. If you continue to operate the phone without charging, it will shut down.

Battery Cover

Your phone has a removable battery cover.
Removing the Cover
Lay the phone face down and gently pull up
on the slot at the base of the cover. Then, lift the cover up and away from the phone.
Installing the Cover
Place the top end of the battery cover over the battery and press it gently into place
Getting Started 7

Installing the Battery

1. Remove the battery
cover. See “Removing the Cover” on page 7.
2. Insert the top end of the
battery into the phone, aligning the gold contacts on the top of the battery with phone’s gold contacts.
3. Press on the bottom end of the battery until it slips into place.
4. Install the battery cover. For more information, see “Installing
the Cover” on page 7.

Removing the Battery

1. Press and hold to
turn off the phone.
2. Remove the battery
cover. See “Removing the Cover” on page 7.
3. Lift the bottom end of
the battery up and out of the phone.
4. Install the battery cover. For more information, see “Installing
the Cover” on page 7.
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Travel Adapter

The travel adapter included with your phone is a convenient, charger that rapidly charges your phone from any 120/220 VAC outlet.

Charging the Battery

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. After the first charge, you can use the phone while charging.
1. Insert the USB end of the
Travel Adapter into the phone’s Power/USB Connector.
2. Plug the Travel Adapter into
a standard 120 VAC or 220 VAC wall outlet.
Correct
Incorrect
3. When charging is complete,
unplug the travel adapter from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from the phone.
Warning!:
To avoid damage, always unplug the adapter before removing the battery from the phone.
Getting Started 9

Turning your Phone On and Off

Press and Hold

Turning your Phone On

Press and hold the
End
key , on the bottom right of the phone. The phone begins searching for a signal. When the phone finds a signal, the time and date appear in the display.
Note:
If you are outside of your carrier’s coverage or roaming area, the No Service icon ( ) appears at the top of the phone’s display. If you cannot place or receive calls, try later when service is available, or at another location.

Turning Your Phone Off

Press and hold the
End
key , on the bottom right of the phone, for two or more seconds.
Note:
If your phone is on and you press for less than one second, the phone will not power off. This prevents your phone from being turned off accidentally.
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Memory Card (Optional)

Incorrect
Correct
Your phone supports the use of an optional, removable microSDTM or microSDHCTM memory card of up to 16GB capacity.
Note:
Music Player requires the use of a memory card.

Installing a Memory Card

1. Pull the microSD cover
out and turn it to expose the card slot.
2. Hold the card with the
label facing up, and carefully slide the memory card into the slot until you feel it lock into place.
3. Replace the microSD cover.

Removing a Memory Card

1. Pull the microSD cover out and turn it to expose the card slot.
2. Carefully push on the memory card to release the lock, then
release. The card will slide out a short distance.
3. Remove the memory card from the memory card slot.
Tip:
For best results, format a previously-used microSD memory card with your phone before using it. For more information, see “Formatting a Memory Card” on page 102.
Getting Started 11

Voicemail

Voicemail allows callers to leave message, which you can retrieve at any time.
Note:
After you set up your Voicemail account, you can view voicemail details in the Voicemail folder (in the Messaging menu).

Setting up Voicemail

1. In Standby mode, tap
2. Press and hold .
3. Follow the prompts to set up your Voicemail.
Dialer
to display the Dialer screen.

Listening to Voicemail

1. In Standby mode, tap
2. Press and hold .
3. Follow the prompts to listen to messages and manage your
Dialer
to display the Dialer screen.
voicemail.

Locking and Unlocking

Your phone offers two lock modes: Display Lock and Phone Lock.

Locking and unlocking the display

Locking the display prevents unintentional key presses. By default, the display locks when the backlight goes out.
Locking the display manually
Press the
Lock
key .
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Unlocking the display
Wake the screen by pressing the
Lock
key or the
Clear
key , then drag your finger from any edge of the Lock screen toward the middle.
Tip:
You can also unlock the display by pressing and holding the
Lock
key .

Locking and unlocking the Phone

Locking the phone prevents unauthorized access to information and features on the phone, but allows dialing of Emergency Numbers. Locking and unlocking the phone requires the Lock code.
Locking the phone
1. From Standby mode, tap
Settings ➔ Security
2. At the prompt, enter the lock code. By default, the lock code is
Menu ➔ Menu 1 ➔ Settings ➔ Phone
.
the last four digits of your phone number.
3. Tap
Lock Phone Now
. The Home screen displays in Locked
mode.
Unlocking the phone
Touch
Unlock
and enter the lock code at the prompt.
Getting Started 13

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

This section outlines key features of your phone. It also describes the screen format and icons displayed when the phone is in use.

Features of Your Phone

Full high-resolution, color Touch Screen
Sliding QWERTY Keypad
Widget menu
Messaging, including Text, Picture and Video
Built-in 2 Megapixel Digital wide-screen Camera/Camcorder
High speed data (EVDO)
Bluetooth® (v2.0) Wireless Technology
Global Positioning (GPS) Technology
Voice and Touch Keypad Dial
Music (MP3) Player and Video (MP4) Player
Support for optional microSD™ and microSDHC™ cards up to 16 GB
Voice Recognition
Speakerphone
Personal Information Management Tools, including Calendar, Memo Pad, Alarm Clock, World Time, Stop Watch, Sketch Pad, Timer, Calculator, Tip Calculator, and Converter
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Front View (Closed) of Your Phone

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2
3 4
5
6
7

Features

1.
Earpiece
: Lets you hear other parties to calls, music, video sounds, and tones.
2.
Touch Screen Display
: Indicates your phone’s status, including numbers dialed, feature screens, status icons, message indicators and contents, and signal strength. Shows all touch controls.
3.
Music Player Key
: Press to
launch the Music Player.
4.
Send Key
5.
: Press to place or answer calls. In Standby mode,
press once to access the Recent Calls log.
Clear Key
: Press to delete characters from the display in text entry mode. When navigating the phone’s features and menus, press to return to the previous menu or screen.
6.
Power On-Off/End Key
: Press and hold to turns the phone on and off. Press to end a call. Press to return to Standby mode from any feature, function, or menu.
7.
Messaging Key
: Press to launch the Messaging menu.
Understanding Your Phone 15

Side Views of Your Phone

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Features

1.
Strap tab
: Attach an optional carrying strap (not included).
2.
Volume Key
: Press to adjust ring volume in Standby mode, adjust the voice volume during a call, or mute the ringer for an incoming call.
3.
Memory Card Slot
for additional multimedia file storage.
4.
Microphone
speaking to them.
5.
Camera Key
pictures or record videos.
6.
Power / USB Connector
cables to your phone.
7.
Lock Key
: Press to lock the display. When locked, press and
hold to unlock the display.
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: Insert an optional microSD™ memory card
: Lets the other caller hear you clearly when you are
: Press to launch the Camera/Camcorder to take
: Connect charging accessories or USB

Front View (Open) of Your Phone

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3
4
5
6
7

Features

1.
Function (Fn) Key
: Toggles access to numbers or symbols at the
top of the QWERTY keys.
2.
Shift Key
: Press and hold to toggle between Abc and XT9 text
entry modes. Press to toggle capitalization within a mode.
3.
Space Key
: Inserts a space character in a text field.
4.
OK Key
: Press to select a highlighted item, or the command at
the center of the bottom line of the display.
5.
Navigation Keys
6.
Next Line Key
7.
Back / Clear Key
Press to return to the previous menu or screen.
: Press to scroll in menus or move the cursor.
: Move the cursor to the next line.
: When entering text, press to delete characters.
Understanding Your Phone 17

Closed View (Rear) of Your Phone

1
2
3
4
5

Features

1.
Headset Connector
: Connect a headset or TTY device to your phone.
2.
Camera Lens
: The lens of the
built-in camera.
3.
Battery Cover
: Remove to
access your phone’s battery.
4.
Battery Cover Pull Slot
: Used
to remove the Battery Cover.
5.
Speaker Grille
: Plays ringing and alert tones, alarm tones, and the other parties to calls.
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Learning More About Your Phone

Your phone contains a Tutorial Widget for access to tutorials about many phone features.
To access the tutorials:
1. From a Home screen, tap the
Widget Tray
2. In the
.
Widget Tray
, tap the
Widgets
icon to open the
Tut or ia l
widget to place it on the
Home screen.
3. Tap the
Tut or ia l
widget to launch the tutorial. Touch a topic
to view the tutorial:
• Physical Keys
• Widget Tray
•Shortcuts
• Adjusting Volume
• Making a Call
•Contacts
•Camera
• Music Player
• Widget and Menu
• Zooming
Understanding Your Phone 19

Home Screen

Portrait Mode
1
2
3
4
5
The Home screens are your starting point for using the features of your phone. Your phone includes 3 Home screens, which you can customize by placing widgets and changing wallpaper.
Caution!:
Your touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty (see “Warranty Information” on page 140.)
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Understanding the Home Screen

Landscape Mode

1. The top line displays icons to indicate network status, battery
power, signal strength, connection type, and more.
2. Tap the Widgets icon to open the Widget Tray.
3. The center portion displays Widgets, call info, and alerts.
4. The bottom line contains available soft keys:
•Dialer
: Launches the Dialer screen to place calls.
•Contacts
: Launches Contacts.
•Shortcuts
•Menu
: Launches the Menu.
: Launches the Shortcuts screen.
5. Three lamps indicate which Home screen is currently showing,
in this example, Home screen 1.
Landscape Mode
With the QWERTY keypad open, the display rotates automatically from portrait mode as shown at left, to landscape mode.

Icons

Your phone’s Icon Glossary contains definitions of the icons that appear in the display.
In Standby mode, tap
Icon Glossary
Menu ➔ Menu 1
.
Settings
Phone Info
Understanding Your Phone 21

Shortcuts

You can add up to nine shortcuts to the Shortcuts screen to launch your favorite features or applications.
Note:
The first time you launch Shortcuts, the screen is empty. Customize the Shortcuts screen to include your favorite features.

Accessing Shortcuts

1. From Standby mode, tap
Shortcuts
. The
Shortcuts
screen
displays.
2. Tap a Shortcut icon to launch its sub-menu or application.

Customizing the Shortcuts Screen

Adding Shortcuts
To add a shortcut, tap , then select a shortcut from the list.
Removing Shortcuts
1. To remove a shortcut, tap , then
tap the Shortcut you wish to delete. Ta p
Delete
to delete the Shortcut.
2. To delete all Shortcuts, tap
then tap
Delete
.
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Mark All
,

Widgets

Widgets are icons that you can place on any of the three Home screen to launch their menus or applications right from the Home screen.
Note:
You can choose widgets to show in the Widgets Tray. For a list of all available widgets, see “Widgets” on page 84.

Using the Widget Tray

Accessing the Widget Tray
1. In Standby mode, tap the
icon . The
Widgets Tray
Widgets
appears
at the bottom of the Home screen.
2. To h ide the
Widgets
Navigating the Widget Tray
Scroll through available Widgets by
Widget Tray
icon again.
, tap the
sliding your finger right or left along the Widget Tray.
Placing Widgets
1. Tap a widget to place it on the Home screen.
2. To
move
a widget on a Home screen, tap and hold on the
widget until it moves, then slide it to a new location.
3. To
remove
a widget from a Home screen, tap the Widgets icon
to open the Widget Tray, then touch and drag it to the tray.
Understanding Your Phone 23

Menus

Your phone’s Menus provide access to phone features and applications.

Accessing Menus

1. From Standby mode, tap
display
Menu 1
2. Tap t he
3. Tap an icon to launch its sub-menu
Menu 2
2
.
Menu
.
tab to display
to
Menu
or application.
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Entering Text

Your phone includes a slide-out QWERTY keypad, for quick and easy text input. Using the QWERTY keypad, you can enter text as you would on a computer keyboard.
Each key is labeled with a letter, and a number or symbol in blue. To enter characters, press the key corresponding to the character. Use these special keys when entering text:
Clear
: Press to delete the previous character. Press
and hold to delete the previous word.
Next Line
: Press to move the insertion point to the next
line, or to the next field.
Shift
: Press to switch between (upper case), and hold to access
Space
: Press to insert a space.
Function
abc
XT9
predictive text mode.
: Press to toggle entry mode between
Abc
(initial case),
ABC
(lower case) modes. Press and
Abc
(text), Fn (to access to the number or symbol in blue for the next key press) and Fn (to lock access to the blue numbers or symbols).
Symbols
: Tap to display the
Symbols
menu. Tap a
symbol to insert it into your text.
Understanding Your Phone 25

Section 3: Call Functions

This section describes how to make, answer and end calls, and other call-related features.

Making Calls

Your phone offers multiple ways to make calls:
Use the touchscreen Dialer to enter a telephone or speed dial number.
Use the QWERTY keyboard to enter a telephone or speed dial number. Calls with the QWERTY keypad are made automatically in Speakerphone mode.
Call a contact from Contacts.
Return a call, or call a recent caller via the Calls logs.
Voice dial with Voice Commands.

Making a Call Using the Dialer

1. In Standby mode, tap Dialer. The format
of the Dialer screen depends on whether the phone is open.
2. Enter the number to call, using the
touch keypad or the QWERTY keypad.
3. Press to dial the call.
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