Samsung SCH-R640 User Manual

SCH-R640

PORTABLE DUAL-
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 ........................................ 6
Understanding this User Manual .........................................6
Charging the Battery ...........................................................7
Activating Your Phone .......................................................10
Setting Up Your Voicemail .................................................16
Storage Card (Optional) .....................................................17
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ................... 20
Features of Your Phone .....................................................20
Front View of the Phone ....................................................21
Side Views of the Phone ...................................................22
Camera View of the Phone ................................................23
Open View (Front) of the Phone .........................................24
Understanding the Display Screen ....................................26
Menu Navigation ...............................................................31
Learning More About Your Phone ......................................32
Entering Text ....................................................................33
Your Phone’s Modes .........................................................34
Section 3: Call Functions .......................................40
Making a Call ...................................................................40
Answering a Call ...............................................................48
Calls .................................................................................53
Section 4: Understanding Your Contacts ............... 62
Contacts ...........................................................................62
Adding a New Contacts Entry ............................................63
Finding a Contacts Entry ...................................................64
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Editing a Contacts Entry ...................................................67
Deleting a Contacts Entry ................................................. 73
Saving a Number After a Call ............................................73
Speed Dial .......................................................................74
Contacts Groups ............................................................... 76
Memory Status ................................................................. 78
Section 5: Messaging ............................................. 79
Types of Messages ..........................................................79
Create and Send Text Messages ......................................79
Receive Text Messages .................................................... 81
Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode ..........................81
Send Picture Messages in Standby Mode ......................... 84
Receive Picture Messages ................................................ 86
Message Folders .............................................................. 87
Erase Messages ............................................................... 92
Quick Text ........................................................................ 93
Message Settings .............................................................93
Section 6: Camera ..................................................95
Taking Pictures ................................................................ 95
Screen Layouts ................................................................99
Saving Pictures .............................................................. 101
Camera Options .............................................................101
The Pictures Gallery ....................................................... 109
Point, Click, and Send Pictures ....................................... 113
Section 7: Multimedia ..........................................114
Accessing Multimedia ....................................................114
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Using Your Music Player .................................................114
Ringtones .......................................................................118
Section 8: Accessing the Web ............................. 121
Brew ..............................................................................121
Browser ..........................................................................122
Section 9: Voice Service ....................................... 127
Launching Voice Service .................................................127
Voice Commands ............................................................128
Voice Command Settings ................................................130
Section 10: Tools .................................................. 134
Tools Menu .....................................................................134
Voice Service ..................................................................134
Bluetooth ........................................................................134
Calendar .........................................................................137
Memo Pad ......................................................................138
Sketch Pad .....................................................................140
Alarm Clock ....................................................................141
World Time .....................................................................143
Stop Watch .....................................................................144
Timer ..............................................................................144
Calculator .......................................................................145
Tip Calculator .................................................................146
Converter ........................................................................147
Device Search ................................................................148
Section 11: Changing Your Settings .................... 149
Accessing Your Settings .................................................149
Location .........................................................................149
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Widgets ..........................................................................150
Sounds Settings ............................................................. 151
Display Settings .............................................................155
Touch Settings ............................................................... 158
Phone Settings ............................................................... 159
Call Settings ................................................................... 168
Memory Manager ........................................................... 171
Phone Info ...................................................................... 177
Section 12: Health and Safety Information ..........178
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals ...................... 178
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification
Information ................................................................187
Smart Practices While Driving ........................................190
Battery Use and Safety ................................................... 192
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....................... 195
UL Certified Travel Charger ............................................197
Display / Touch-Screen ..................................................198
GPS & AGPS ................................................................... 199
Emergency Calls ............................................................201
Care and Maintenance ...................................................203
Responsible Listening ....................................................205
Operating Environment ................................................... 209
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations
for Wireless Devices ..................................................212
Restricting Children's Access to Your
Mobile Device ............................................................215
FCC Notice and Cautions ................................................215
Other Important Safety Information .................................216
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Section 13: Warranty Information ....................... 217
Standard Limited Warranty .............................................217
End User License Agreement for Software ......................224
Index ...................................................................... 234
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Section 1: Getting Started

This section explains how to start using your SCH-R640 phone by activating your service, setting up your Voicemail, or 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 234.
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 178.

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:
Notes
: Explain alternative options within the current feature, menu, or sub-
menu.
Tips
: Provide quick or innovative methods for performing functions related
to the subject at hand.
Important
: Points out important information about the current feature that
could affect performance, or even damage your phone.
Getting Started 6

Text Conventions

This manual provides condensed information about how to use your phone. To make this possible, the following terms and icon display in place of repeatedly-used procedural steps:
select
Tap a menu item or screen item to launch, access, or save a highlighted menu item or screen field of interest.
Used in place of “select” in long “drill down”
procedure steps.
Example:
“...
Settings
Call Settings
Answer Options

Charging the Battery

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Use of
other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
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...”

Use the Travel Adapter

The travel adapter included with your phone is a convenient, light­weight charger that rapidly charges your phone from any 120/220 VAC outlet.
1. Plug the Travel Adapter’s Charging Head into a standard 120
VAC or 220 VAC wall outlet.
Important!:
For connection to an electrical supply not located in North America, you must use an adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adapter could damage your phone and void your warranty.
2. If needed, install the battery in the phone. (For more
information, refer to “Install the Battery” .)
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Insert the smaller end of the Travel Adapter into the charger/
Incorrect
Correct
3.
accessory connector on the bottom, middle portion of your phone.
Warning!:
Your touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger. Using excessive force when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty (see “Warranty Information” on page 217).
Important!:
You must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from the phone during charging to avoid damage.
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Low battery indicator

The battery indicator ( ) in the upper-right corner of the display indicates power level. Monitor the battery strength and ensure your battery is adequately charged.
Five bars ( ) indicate a full charge.
An empty battery icon ( ) indicates a near empty battery.
A blinking empty battery icon ( ) and a tone sounding indicate you have two to three minutes before the battery is too low to operate the phone. If you continue to use your phone without charging its battery, the phone will shut down.

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.

Install the Battery

Note:
Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter.
Important!:
You must fully charge the battery the first time you use your phone, otherwise you could damage the battery. From fully discharged to fully charged, the battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time.
Getting Started 10
If needed, lay the phone face down and insert a small object or
1.
thumbnail into the slot at the top of the battery cover (1) and gently pry it away from the phone. Then, lift the cover away from the phone (2).
2. First, insert the top end of the battery (1), matching the gold
contacts on the battery to those on the inside of the phone.
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3.
Press lightly on the bottom end of the battery (2) down into the phone until it slips into place.
4. Place the bottom end of the battery cover over the battery (1)
and press the battery cover down into place (2).
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Remove the Battery
1. Press and hold to turn off the phone (if on).
2. Lay the phone face down and insert a small object or thumbnail
into the slot at the top of the battery cover and gently pry it away from the phone. then lift the cover away from the phone (2).
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3.
Lift the battery up (1) and away (2) from the phone, bottom end first.

Turn Your Phone On

1. Press and hold the Power key ( ), on the bottom right of
the phone.
Note:
As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the antenna (at the bottom of the device) while using your phone as this can affect call quality and can cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary.
2. The phone begins searching for a network signal.
3. Once the phone finds a signal, the time, date, and day display
in the second line of the screen.
4. You’re now ready to place and receive calls.
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Note:
If you are outside of your carrier’s coverage or roaming area, the No Service icon ( ) displays at the top of the phone’s screen. If you cannot place or receive calls, try later when service is available, or at another location.

Turn Your Phone Off

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

Voicemail allows callers to leave voice messages, which can be retrieved any time.
Note:
Once your Voicemail account has been set up, you can use the Voicemail folder (under the Message menu) to view details of voice messages in your Voicemail box.
To dial Voicemail:
1. In Standby mode, press the
Dialer
soft key. The Dialer screen
displays.
2. Press and hold or dial your own mobile number and
press . (For more information, refer to “Making a Call” on page 40.)
3. Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to setup your voice
mail box.
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Listen to Voicemail

1. In Standby mode, press the
2. Press and hold (or dial your own mobile number and
Dialer
soft key.
press ). (For more information, refer to “Making a Call” on page 40.)
3. You are prompted to enter your password.

Storage Card (Optional)

You can install a microSDTM or microSDHCTM Storage Card to provide additional memory for storing files (such as, music/sound files and photos) in your phone.
This device can use up to a 16GB memory card.
Note:
You must install a storage card in order to use the Music Player.
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Install a Memor y Card

1. Remove the battery cover. (For more information, refer to
“Remove the Battery” on page 13.)
2. Hold the card with the label facing up and the gold contacts of
the card facing down, as shown, then carefully slide the memory card into the memory card slot until you feel it click into place.
Correct
Incorrect
Tip:
Memory Cards written to and/or formatted by other devices are likely to slow your phone’s response to commands and produce other unwanted results. It is best to format a used microSD Memory Card after inserting it in your handset. (For more information, refer to “Formatting a Memory Card” on page 176.)
3. Replace the battery cover.
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Remove a Memor y Card

1. Remove the battery cover. (For more information, refer to
“Remove the Battery” on page 13.)
2. Carefully press the memory card inward until you feel it
release.
3. Slowly release your pressure on the card. The card slides out of
the slot a short distance.
4. Remove the memory card from the memory card slot.
5. If desired, install another memory card and replace the battery
cover. (For more information, refer to “Install a Memory Card” on page 18.)
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

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

Features of Your Phone

Full-screen Touch Screen [high-resolution] 2.8” Touch QVGA TFT, color
Widget menu
Messaging (Text and Picture) with sliding QWERTY Keypad
Built-in 1.3 Megapixel Digital Camera
High speed (1x) data
Bluetooth® Stereo (v2.1) Wireless Technology (see Note)
Global Positioning (GPS E911) Technology
PIM Functions
Voice and Touch Keypad Dial
Music (MP3) Player
Memory Card slot (for optional microSD™ cards up to 16 GB)
Voice Recognition
Speakerphone
Note:
The SCH-R640 supports the wireless handsfree profile and the serial port profile for Bluetooth® wireless technology. The SCH-R640 does not support Bluetooth OBEX profiles.
Understanding Your Phone 20

Front View of the Phone

1
3
2
4
5
1.
Earpiece
: Allows you to hear other parties to calls, music, and tones.
2.
Display
: Indicates the status of your phone (including numbers dialed, feature and function screens, status icons, message indicators and contents, signal strength, and so on) and shows all touch controls (hot buttons, keypads, and menus).
3.
Send Key
: Allows you to place or receive a call. In Standby mode, press the key once to access the Recent Calls log.
4.
Clear Key
: Deletes characters from the display when you are in text entry mode. Press this key to return to the previous menu or screen when navigating features on your phone.
5.
Power On-Off/End Key
Returns you to Standby mode from any feature, function, or menu.
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: Turns the power on and off. Ends a call.

Side Views of the Phone

7
6
2
3
4
5
1
1. Headset Connector: Used to connect a headset or TTY device
to your phone. (For more information, refer to “TTY Mode” on page 169.)
2.
Strap holder
(not
3.
Volume Key
mode, adjust the voice volume during a call, or mute the ringer during an incoming call.
: Allows you to attach an optional carrying strap
included).
: Allows you to adjust the ring volume in Standby
Understanding Your Phone 22
Power / USB Connector
1
3
2
4.
or any available USB cables to your phone.
5.
Microphone
speaking to them.
6.
Camera Key
takes pictures. (For more information, refer to “Camera” on page 95.)
7.
LOCK Key
and lights the backlight.
: Lets the other caller hear you clearly when you are
: Launches the Camera feature of your phone and
: Locks and unlocks the keys and the touch screen
: Used to connect charging accessories

Camera View of the Phone

1. Camera Lens: The lens of your built-in camera.
2. Battery Cover: Allows you to access your phone’s battery.
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3.
1
2
3
4 5 6 7
8
9
12
11
10
Speaker Grill: Allows you to hear ringing and alert tones, alarm tones, and the other parties to calls.

Open View (Front) of the Phone

Open the QWERTY keypad by sliding the lower half of the phone to the left.
1.
Earpiece
: Allows you to hear other parties to calls, music, and
tones.
2. Display: Indicates the status of your phone, including numbers
dialed, feature and function screens, status icons, message indicators, signal strength, and so on.
Understanding Your Phone 24
Fn Key: Text Function Key — Toggles text entry mode between
3.
Fn, Fn (locked) and abc modes.
4.
Shift Key
: Toggles ABC mode capitalization between ABC, Abc,
and abc.
5. Space Key: Inserts a space character in a text entry.
6. OK Key: When navigating through a menu accepts the
highlighted choice in a menu.
7. Arrow (Navigation) Keys: In Menu mode, Left and Right arrow
keys page from Main menu to Main menu; while Up and Down arrow keys scroll through the menu options.
8.
Return Key
: In text entry mode, creates a new paragraph
(inserts a line return).
9. Back / Clear Key: Deletes characters from the display when
you are in text entry mode. Press this key to return to the previous menu or screen when navigating features on your phone.
10. Send Key: Allows you to place or receive a call. In Standby
mode, press the key once to access the recent call log.
11. Back / Clear Key: Deletes characters from the display when
you are in text entry mode. Press this key to return to the previous menu or screen when navigating features on your phone.
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