Samsung SCHR970C Users Manual

SCH-R970C

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Table of Contents

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Section 1: Getting Started .......................... 4

Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Turning Your Phone On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

TTY Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Your Google™ Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Creating a Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Securing Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ..... 19

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Side Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Motions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Customizing the Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Section 3: Accounts and Contacts ...........49

Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Section 4: Calling ......................................62

Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Multi-party Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Text and Multimedia Messaging . . . . . . . . . . .73

Emergency alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Section 6: Applications and Widgets .......82

Accessing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Applications List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Accessing Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Section 7: Connections ...........................126

Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Beaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Nearby devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

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Screen Mirroring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Section 8: Settings .................................. 137

Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

My device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185

Section 9: Health and Safety

Information ........................................193

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . .193
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198

FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . .200

Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) .200

Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . .200

Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202

Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . .204

UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205

Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205

GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206

Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

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Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . 212

Restricting Children's Access to

Your Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . 215

Section 10: Warranty Information ..........217

Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

End User License Agreement for Software . . 222

Index .........................................................230

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Section 1: Getting Started

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This section allows you to quickly start using your Samsung
SCH-R970C phone by installing the SIM and (optional)
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 230.

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 193.

This manual gives navigation instructions according to the
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 18.)

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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

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In this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest.
These are intended to point out important information, 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

: Gives an example of the feature or procedure.

•

Important

: Points out important information about the current

feature that could affect performance.

•

Warning

: Brings to your attention important information to
prevent loss of data or functionality, or even prevent damage to
your phone.

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 ➔ Connections ➔ Wi-Fi

Home

, then touch Menu

.”

Getting Started 5

➔

Setting Up Your Phone

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Before using your phone, you need to install the SIM card,
the microSD™ card, and the battery into their respective
internal slots and compartment.

Caution!

Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.
Doing so may damage the cover.

Important!

Removing the battery cover

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, then touch

Power off

.

1. Locate the cover removal opening (1).

2. Place your fingernail in the opening and pry the cover

away from the device (2).

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Installing the battery cover

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Align the cover (1) and press it firmly into place (2),
making sure it 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 others features. This SIM card will only
work 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 top 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).

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

Correct

Incorrect

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Installing a Memory Card

Your device lets you install an (optional) microSD (SD) or
microSDHC memory card to expand available memory to
store images, videos, music, applications, and data.

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.

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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.

1. Remove the battery cover. (See “Removing the battery

cover” on page 6.)

2. Locate the microSD card slot on the top inside of the

phone.

3. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the

memory card into the slot (as shown), pushing gently
until it clicks into place.

Important!

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Correct

Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the

memory card with the phone’s contacts.

Incorrect

Removing a Memory Card

Important!

1. Press
Settings ➔ More ➔ Storage ➔ Unmount SD card

more information, refer to “Storage” on page 190.)

2. Remove the battery cover. (See “Removing the battery
cover” on page 6.)

3. Firmly 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 battery cover. For more information, refer

to “Installing the battery cover” on page 7.

To prevent damage to information stored on the
memory card, unmount the card before removing it
from the phone.

Home

, then touch Menu

Getting Started 9

➔

. (For

Battery

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Your 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:

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.

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.

Note:

Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the
battery, can cause damage to the phone.

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Battery Indicator

The battery icon in the Annunciator Line shows battery
power level. Two to three minutes before the battery
becomes too low to operate your phone, the empty battery
icon will flash and a tone will sound. If you continue to
operate the phone without charging the battery, the phone
will power 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, making sure the connectors align.

3. Gently press down to secure the battery (2).

Removing the Battery

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1. Remove the battery cover. (See “Removing the battery

cover” on page 6.)

2. Lift the battery up by the slot provided (1).

3. Lift the battery up and out of the phone (2).

Charging the Battery

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A
wall charger, which is used for charging the battery, is
included with your phone. Use only approved batteries and
chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details.

Before using your phone for the first time, you must fully
charge the battery. A discharged battery recharges fully in
approximately 4 hours.

Note:

Verify that the battery is installed prior to connecting the
wall charger. If both the wall charger is connected and
the battery is not installed, the handset will power cycle
continuously and prevent proper operation. Failure to
unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery,
can cause the phone to become damaged.

Important!

It is recommended you fully charge the battery
before using your device for the first time.

Getting Started 11

1. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

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Accessory jack at the bottom of the device.

2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head.

Incorrect

Note:

This illustration displays both the
orientation for connecting the USB cable. If the USB
cable is incorrectly connected, damage to the accessory
port will occur therefore voiding the phone’s warranty.

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correct

and

incorrect

3. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power

Warning!

outlet. The device turns on with the screen locked and
indicates both its charge state and percent of charge.

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

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power plug from the AC wall outlet, then disconnect
the USB cable connector from the device.

Important!

If your handset has a touch screen display, please
note that a 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.
For more information, refer to “Standard Limited
Warranty” on page 217.

Turning Your 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:

Your 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.

Getting Started 13

Unlocking Your Phone

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1. If needed, press Press
Home

to wake

the screen.

2. If there are no

Notification alerts on
your phone, swipe the
screen to unlock it.
The Home screen
appears.

Turning Your Phone Off

Note:

If you have purchased your phone online, the first time
you power your phone on and unlock the screen, the
Activation Wizard

Follow the prompts to activate and set-up your phone.

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Welcome

screen appears.

1. Press and hold the

upper right side of the device) for two seconds.

2. At the prompt, touch

appears.

3. At the prompt, touch

Power off

OK

.

Power/Lock Key

. The

Power off

(on the

pop-up

TTY Mode

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Your phone is fully TTY-compatible, allowing you to connect a
TTY device to the phone’s headset jack. Before you can use
your phone with a TTY device, you’ll need to enable TTY
Mode.

For more information, refer to “Other call settings” on page

72.

Voicemail

All unanswered calls to your phone are sent to voicemail,
even if your phone is turned off, so you’ll want to set up your
voicemail and personal greeting as soon as you activate your
phone.

Setting up Voicemail

1. Press

touch and hold .

2. Follow the automated instructions to set up your new

password and record a greeting.

Home

, then touch

Phone

, then

Checking Voicemail

1. Press

touch and hold .

2. Follow the automated instructions to manage

voicemail.

Tip:

You can also access
number from any touch-tone phone.

Displaying Your Phone Number



Press

Settings ➔ About device ➔ Status

Your phone number displays under

Home

, then touch

Voicemail

Home

by dialing your phone

, then touch Menu

Getting Started 15

Phone

, then

➔

.

My phone number

.

Your Google™ Account

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Your new phone uses your Google account to fully utilize its
Android features, including Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk,
and the Google™ Play apps. When you turn on your phone
for the first time, you should set up a connection with your
existing Google account, or create a new Google account.

Home

.

or

New

, then touch

screen displays.

to continue.

1. Press

Gmail

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.

Applications

➔

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. Once the Web Page loads, click on the
your account?

3. Under

reset prompts.

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http://google.com/accounts

link.

Forgot your password?

.

Can’t access

, follow the password

Creating a Samsung Account

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An active Samsung account is required to use applications
such as AllShare Play and Media Hub.

1. From the Home screen, touch
Settings

The

2. Under Accounts, touch

3. From the

account

4. From the

account

a Samsung account.

5. Read the Terms and conditions, then touch the

all the terms

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.

screen appears in the display.

Add account

Add account

.

Samsung account

and follow the on-screen instructions to create

Agree

screen, touch

above

check box.

.

Menu ➔ Settings

.

screen, touch

Next

.

Samsung

Create new

I accept

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
( ) appears in the Annunciator Line (Notification Bar) of
the display.

Tip:

You can set your phone’s roaming behavior. (For more
information, refer to “Mobile networks” on page 146.)

During roaming, some services may not be available.
Depending on your coverage area and service plan, extra
charges may apply when making or receiving calls.

Note:

Contact your Wireless Provider for more information
about your coverage area and service plan.

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Securing Your Phone

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By default, the phone locks automatically when the screen
times out, or you can lock it manually. You can unlock the
phone using one of the default Unlock screens, or 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 152.

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.

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Power/Lock

key on the top right

Unlocking the phone

For information on unlocking your phone, see “Unlocking
Your Phone” on page 14.

Unlocking with a Personal Screen Unlock Pattern

1. Press

2. Draw your personal unlock pattern on the screen.

For more information, refer to “Lock screen” on page 152.

Unlocking with a Password

1. Press

2. Enter your Password.

3. Press

OK

Home

to wake the screen.

Home

to wake the screen.

.

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

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FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY

–

Features

•

5.0-inch 1920x1080 Super AMOLED Full HD touch screen

•

CDMA 1X/EV-DO Rev-A /LTE Wireless Technology

•

1.9 gigahertz quad-core processor with 16 or 32 GB memory and

2 GB RAM

•

Android® 4.2 platform

•

Google Play™ Store, plus pre-loaded applications

•

SAFE™ Certified

•

Connections

–

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 and 5 GHz bands)

–

Mobile Hotspot

–

Bluetooth 4.0

–

Tet he ri ng

–

VPN

–

NFC

–

Android Beam

–

S Beam

–

Wi-Fi Direct

–

AllShare Cast

–

DLNA

USB 2.0

•

Messaging Services

–

Text Messaging

–

Picture Messaging

–

Video Messaging

–

Voice Messaging

–

Email

–

Mobile Instant Messenger (IM)

–

Chat

•

13 Megapixel Camera-Camcorder with LED flash + 2 Megapixel
Front Camera-Camcorder

•

Picture Gallery

•

Video Player (1080p — MP4 and 3GP)

•

DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 1080p, including
premium content

•

Music Player (AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, and WMA)

•

Speakerphone

•

Support for microSD™ and microSDHC™ Memory Cards up to
64GB capacity

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Front View

1
2

3
4

6

5

7

8

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1.

Earpiece:

Use during calls to listen to callers.

LED Indicator

2.

notifications or phone status.

3.

Menu Key

screen.

Home Key

4.

screen if the phone is locked. Press and hold to display
recent applications or to launch Task Manager.

5.

Microphone

your voice, and when recording.

Back Key

6.

option.

2 Megapixel Front Camera

7.

recording video.

8.

Proximity and Light Sensors

nearby objects to control device functions or blank the
screen display, such as when you hold the phone to
your ear during a phone call. Detect ambient light to
determine screen brightness when

Automatic brightness

and when taking pictures with the Front camera.

: Flashes or glows to alert you to alert

: Press to display options for the current

: Press to display the Home screen, or Lock

: Use during calls to allow callers to hear

: Press to return to the previous screen or

: Use for taking pictures and

: Detect the presence of

Brightness

(see “Brightness” on page 155),

is set to

Side Views

1

3

2

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FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY

1.

Volume Key

Master Volume. During calls or music playback, press
to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an
incoming call.

USB Power/Accessory Port

2.

charging or to sync music and files.

3.

Power/Lock Key

off. Press to lock the phone, or to wake the screen for
unlocking.

: From the Home screen, touch to adjust

: Connect a USB cable for

: Press and hold to turn the phone on or

Understanding Your Phone 21

Back View

1

2

3

4

6

5

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1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

22

Infrared Lens

remotely.

13 Megapixel Camera Lens

recording videos.

Camera Flash
External Speaker

Speakerphone mode, media sounds (music and video),
and other sounds.

3.5mm Headset Jack

TTY equipment.

Noise cancelation microphone

noise that the phone uses to produce a quiet
background during calls and video chats.

: Use when controlling media devices

: Use when taking photos or

: Use when taking photos.

: Play ringtones, call audio when in

: Plug in an optional headset or

: Captures background

Navigation

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Navigate your phone’s features using the command keys and
the touch screen.

Warning!

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, see “Warranty
Information” on page 217.

Command Keys

Menu Key

To uch Menu
options for the current screen or feature.

Home Key

Press the
Press and hold the

recent applications, or to launch Task Manager.

Back Key

To uch Back
step.

Context-sensitive Menus

While using your phone, context-sensitive menus offer
options for the feature or screen currently in use.

To access context-sensitive menus:

Touch

•

•

Touch and hold on an item.

Menu

.

to display a context-sensitive menu of

Home Key

to display the Home screen.

Home Key

to launch a menu of

to return to the previous screen, option or

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Motions

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Finger Motions

Touch

Touch items to select or launch them. For example:

•

Touch the on-screen keyboard to enter characters or text.

•

Touch an item to select it.

•

Touch an app’s icon to launch the application.

Touch and Hold

Activate on-screen items by a touch and hold gesture. For
example:

•

Touch and hold a widget or icon on the Home screen to move it.

•

Touch and hold on a field to display a pop-up menu of options.

Swipe

Swipe your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
For example:

•

Unlocking the screen

•

Scrolling the Home screen or a menu

•

Combine touch and hold with swipe to drag an item to a new
location.

Pinch

Using two fingers, make a pinch motion on the screen. For
example:

•

Pinch in to zoom in on pictures or screens.

•

Pinch out to zoom out on pictures or screens.

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