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Samsung SGH-R830 (US Cellular) User Manual

SCH-R830

ANDROID SMARTPHONE
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
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
TTY Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turning Your Phone On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Your Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Your Google™ Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Securing Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
System Tutorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Turning Your Phone Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ......17
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Side Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Touch Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Notification Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Section 3: Call Functions ..........................31
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Keypad options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Call settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Section 4: Entering Text ............................44
On-screen QWERTY Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Using the Samsung Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using T9 Predictive Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Using Continuous input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Using the Google Voice Typing Feature . . . . . . 50
Using Handwriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Section 5: Accounts and Contacts ...........51
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
My Contact Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Speed Dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Section 6: Messaging ................................68
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Text and Multimedia Messaging . . . . . . . . . . .68
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
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Section 7: Connections .............................83
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Beaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
AllShare Cast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Nearby devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Section 8: Applications and Widgets .......95
Accessing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Accessing Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Section 9: Settings .................................. 135
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Wireless and network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Section 10: Health and Safety
Information ........................................... 178
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . 178 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
Certification Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . 184
Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) . 185
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 188
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . 197
Restricting Children's Access to
Your Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . 200
Section 11: Warranty Information ..........202
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
End User License Agreement for Software . . 207
Index .........................................................215
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Section 1: Getting Started

This section allows you to quickly start using your Samsung SCH-R830 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 215.
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.
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.

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:
➔ Arrows are used to represent the sequence of
selecting successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures.
Example:
“From the Home screen, touch Menu touch
Settings ➔ Wireless and network ➔ Wi-Fi
settings
.”
Getting Started 5
, then

Setting Up Your Phone

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

Removing the battery cover

Pull up using the slot provided (1), while lifting the
cover off the phone (2).

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.
Important!
The SIM card must be installed for your phone to access 4G LTE.
Important!
6
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.
Make sure the gold contacts of the SIM card face into the phone, then carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket (as shown) until the card locks into place.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the phone
cannot make an LTE connection with the network.

Installing the Memory Card

Your device lets you install a microSD (SD) or microSDHC memory card to expand available memory to store images, videos, music, some applications, and data.
With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the memory card into the slot (as shown), pushing gently until it clicks into place.
Important!
The SIM card provided with your phone is matched with it and will not function if transferred to any other device.
Correct
Incorrect
Getting Started 7

Installing the Battery

1. Remove the battery cover. (For more information, see
“Removing the battery cover”.)
2. Insert the battery into the phone (1), aligning the gold
contacts on the battery with the gold contacts in the phone. Push down on the bottom of the battery (2) until it snaps into place.
8

Installing the battery cover

Align the cover (1) and press it firmly into place (2), making sure it snaps into place along its edges (3).

Charging the Battery

Your phone comes with a Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) to rapidly charge your phone from any 120/ 220 VAC outlet.
Note:
The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time.
After the first charge, you can use the phone while charging.
1. Connect the USB cable to the charging head.
Correct
Incorrect
Getting Started 9
2. On the phone, slide the connector cover (1) to expose
Correct
Incorrect
the connector.
3. Insert the USB cable into the port (2).
4. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power
outlet.
5. When charging is complete, unplug the charging head
from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from the phone.
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Battery
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.
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, the empty battery icon will flash and a tone will sound. If you continue to operate the phone without charging, the phone will power off.

TTY Mode

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
43.

Turning Your Phone On

Press and hold the seconds. While powering on, the phone connects with the network (both digital and LTE), then displays the Locked screen and any active Notification alerts.
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.
Power/Lock
key for three
Getting Started 11

Unlocking Your Phone

1. If needed, Press the Power/Lock
right side to wake the screen.
2. Swipe across the screen. The Home screen appears.
key on the upper

Checking Voicemail

1. Press
2. Touch and hold .
3. Follow the automated instructions to manage
voicemail.
Tip:
You can also access number from any touch-tone phone.
Home ➔

Voicemail

Phone
.
by dialing your phone
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
2. Touch and hold .
3. Follow the automated instructions to set up your new
password and record a greeting.
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Home
➔
Phone
.
Displaying Your Phone Number
Press
About phone ➔ Status
Your phone number displays under
Home
➔
.
Menu ➔ Settings
➔
Phone number
.

Your Samsung Account

A Samsung account is required for you to access all features of such applications as Media Hub and Samsung Apps. When you turn on your phone for the first time, you should set up a connection with your existing Samsung account, or create a new Samsung account.
1. Press Settings ➔ Accounts and sync
2. Touch
3. At the
following options:
• Create new account
account.
• Sign in
Password
4. The phone communicates with the Samsung server to
set up your account. When complete, your Samsung account appears in the
Home
➔
Menu
, then touch
.
Add account Samsung account
: Enter your existing Samsung account
➔ Samsung account
screen, touch one of the
: Follow the prompts to create a new
, then touch
Sign in
.
Accounts and sync
.
Email
and
screen.

Your Google™ Account

Your new phone uses your Google account to fully use its Android features, including Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk, and the Play Market. 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.
1. Press
The
2. To uch
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Google
Account, or to sign in if you already have a Google account.

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 URL loads, click on the account?
Home
➔
Add a Google Account
Next
to continue.
http://google.com/accounts
link.
Apps
➔
screen displays.
.
Can’t access your
Getting Started 13
Gmail
.
3. Under
reset prompts.
Forgot your password?
, follow the password

Roaming

When you travel outside your home network’s coverage area, your phone can roam to acquire service on other compatible digital networks. When Roaming is active, the Roaming icon ( ) appears in the Annunciator Line of the display.
Tip:
You can set your phone’s roaming behavior. (For more information, refer to “Mobile networks” on page 141.)
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

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 “Screen security” on page 161.
For other settings related to securing your phone, see “Security” on page 161.
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.

Unlocking the phone

For information on unlocking your phone, see “Unlocking Your Phone” on page 12.
Power/Lock
key on the upper right
Unlocking with a Personal Screen Unlock Pattern
1. Press the
side to wake the screen.
2. Draw your personal unlock pattern on the screen.
For more information, refer to “Screen security” on page
161.
Unlocking with a Password
1. Press the
2. Enter your Password.
3. Touch
OK
.
Power/Lock
Power/Lock
key on the upper right
key to wake the screen.

System Tutorial

Learn about important concepts to get the most out of your phone.
From the Home screen, touch Menu
Settings ➔ About phone ➔ System tutorial
, then touch
.

Turning Your Phone Off

1. Press and hold the
seconds.
2. At the prompt, touch
Power/Lock
Power off
key for two
.

Removing the Battery

1. Remove the battery cover. (For more information, refer to “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).
Getting Started 15

Memory Card

Your phone includes a removable microSD™ memory card, for storage of music, pictures, and other files, and supports optional microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards of up to 32GB capacity. (For information on installing a memory card, see “Installing the Memory Card” on page 7.)
Note:
You can only store music files that you own (from a CD or purchased using the phone) on a memory card.

Removing a Memory Card

Important!
To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the phone.
Menu
1. From the Home screen, touch Settings ➔ SD card and phone storage ➔ Unmount SD
.
card
2. Remove the rear cover. (For more information, refer to
“Removing the battery cover” on page 6.)
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, then touch
3. Gently press on the memory card, then release so that
it pops out from the slot, and carefully pull the card out.
4. If desired, install another memory card.
5. Install the cover. (For more information, refer to
“Installing the battery cover” on page 8.)

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

This section outlines key features of your phone, including keys, displays, and icons.

Features

•
4.0-inch (800x480 pixel) WVGA full-screen touch screen
•
1.2 Gigahertz Dual-Core Processor
•
High Speed Data [4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) Technology, EVDO
Rev A Capable Technology, and Wi-Fi Technology]
•
Android OS
•
Motion and position sensitivity
•
Full integration with Google® applications, including Play Store®,
plus pre-loaded applications
•
Connections
–
USB 2.0 HS
–
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
–
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
–
USB Tethering
–
Bluetooth 4.0 (For more information, refer to
profiles”
on page 137.)
•
Messaging Services (with on-screen QWERTY Keypads)
–
Text, Picture, and Video Messaging
“Bluetooth
–
Voice Messaging
–
Email
–
Mobile Instant Messenger (IM)
–
Chat
•
Full-HTML Browser
•
Global Positioning (GPS) Technology
•
5 Megapixel CMOS Camera-Camcorder, rear-facing
•
1.3 Megapixel CMOS Camera-Camcorder, front-facing
•
Picture Gallery, supporting JPG, PNG, GIF, and BMP formats
•
Music Player, supporting MP3 format
•
Video Player, supporting MP4, M4V, 3GP, DIVX, H.263, and H.264 formats
•
Speakerphone
•
Ringtone and Alert tone support for MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, QCP, EVRC, MIDI, WAV, and AMR formats
•
Support for microSD™ and microSDHC™ Memory Cards (up to 32 GB capacity) (A microSD Memory Card is included with your phone.)
Understanding Your Phone 17

Front View

1
4 5
6
2
7
3
8
1.
Earpiece
: Listen to callers.
Camera Lens
2. Light and Proximity Sensors
3.
screen brightness when
brightness
: Take photos or record videos.
: Light sensor adjusts
Brightness
is set to
Automatic
. (For more information, refer to “Brightness” on page 154.) During a call, if Proximity sensor detects the phone is next to your face, the screen darkens to save battery power.
Menu Key
4.
5.
: Touch to display options for the current
screen (
Edit page, Create folder, Search, Settings
Home Key
: Touch to display the Home screen. Touch
).
and hold at any time to launch Task Manager.
Back Key
6.
: Touch to return to the previous screen or
option.
Microphone
7.
: Passes your voice to other parties in a call. Used when recording voice notes. Passes your voice to Voice Control. (See “Voice Recorder” on page 131 and “S Voice” on page 128.)
LED Indicator
8.
: Only lights when screen is off. Indicates
statuses you select. (See “LED Indicator” on page
156.)
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Side Views

1
2
5
4
3
6
1.
3.5mm Headset Jack
: allows you to plug in
headphones.
Volume Key
2.
Master Volume. During calls or music playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call.
Memory Card Slot
3.
: From a Home screen, press to adjust
: Lets you insert a microSD™ (up to 2 GB) or microSD™HC (up to 32 GB) memory card for additional storage of images, videos, music, ringtones, and recorded sound files.
USB Power/Accessory Port
4.
: Plug in a USB cable for
charging or to sync music and files.
Power/Lock Key
5.
: Press and hold to power your phone on or off. With the phone on, press to lock your phone and blank or waken the display.
Noise Cancellation Microphone
6.
: Used by your phone to
reduce background noise during calls.
Understanding Your Phone 19

Back View

1
2
3
4
20
1.
Camera Lens Flash
2.
low light.
Back Cover
3. Speaker Grill
4.
Speakerphone mode, music, and other sounds.
: Take photos or record videos.
: Used when taking pictures or recording videos in
: Protects the battery and LTE SIM slot.
: Plays ringtones, call audio when in

Touch Screen Display

1
3
2
4
5
6
Your phone’s touch screen display is the interface to its features.
1.
Annunciator Line
: Presents icons showing network, system, and connection status. (For more information, refer to “Annunciator Line” on page 23.)
2.
Home screen
: Starting point for using your phone. Place application icons, widgets, and other items to customize your phone to your needs. (For more information, refer to “Home Screen” on page 27, .)
3.
Primary Shortcuts
: Shortcuts to your phone’s common features. (For more information, refer to “Primary Shortcuts” on page 28.)
4.
Panel Indicators
: Indicate or select which of the seven Home screen panels appears in the display. (See “Extended Home Screen” on page 27.)
5.
Shortcuts
: Shortcuts can be added to quickly launch applications or features, such as Email or other applications. (For more information, refer to “Adding Apps and Widgets to a Home Screen panel” on page 30
.)
6.
Widgets
: Widgets can be added to provide direct access to applications or features, such as Google Search. (See “Adding Apps and Widgets to a Home Screen panel” on page 30.)
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Display settings

You can customize display settings to your preferences. (For more information, refer to “Display” on page 154.)

Changing the Screen Orientation

You can manually change the orientation of most of your phone’s screens by opening the QWERTY keypad.
Your SCH-R830 can also automatically change the orientation of some screens. The phone’s built-in accelerometer senses movement and changes a screen’s orientation from portrait to landscape.
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Note:
Some screens, especially those for applications and games, do not respond to the accelerometer.

Annunciator Line

The Annunciator line displays icons to show network status, battery power, and other details.
Signal Strength
greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal.
Airplane Mode Active
communications are disabled. (See “Airplane mode” on page 140.)
System Alert
Voice Call
Speakerphone
Missed Call
Battery Level
Charging Indicator
Device Power Critical
percent power remaining. Charge immediately.
: Current signal strength. The
: All wireless
: Check Notifications Panel for alerts.
: A voice call is in progress.
: Speakerphone is enabled.
: Displays when there is a missed call.
: Shown fully charged.
: Battery is charging.
: Battery has only three
1X Connection Active
system.
3G Connection Active
system.
4G Connection Active
system.
USB Connected
computer using a USB cable.
New Text Message
multimedia message.
New Voicemail
New Email Message
Alarm Set
: An alarm is active. (For more
information, refer to “Clock” on page 105.)
Silent mode
are silenced. (See “Sound profiles” on page 150.)
Vibrate mode
phone vibrates for alerts. (See “Sound profiles” on page 150.)
: Phone is active on a 1X
: Phone is active on an EVDO
: Phone is active on a 4G LTE
:The phone is connected to a
: You have a new text or
: You have new voicemail.
: You have new email.
: All sounds except media and alarms
: All sounds are silenced, but the
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Preparing SD Card
installed and being prepared for use.
SD Card ready to be removed
been unmounted and can be removed without damaging files stored on the card.
SD Card Media scanning complete
media files on optional memory card is complete.
SD Card removed
removed without being unmounted.
Bluetooth Active
Bluetooth Connected
another Bluetooth device.
Wi-Fi Active
communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Wi-Fi Action Needed
Wireless Access Point (WAP).
TTY
: TTY Mode is active.
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: An optional memory card is
: Optional memory card
: Bluetooth is turned on.
: The phone is paired with
: Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
: Action needed to connect to
: Memory card has
: Scan for

Navigation

Navigate your phone’s features using the command keys and the touch screen.
Warning!
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. 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 “Warranty Information” on page 202.)

Command Keys

Menu Key
Touch Menu options for the current screen or feature.
Home Key
•
Press
•
Press and hold at any time to show a list of features and/or apps you’ve used recently.
–
At the bottom of list, touch manage applications, clear available
–
To empty the recent features-apps list, touch
to display a context-sensitive menu of
Home
to display the Home screen.
Storage
(System and SD card).
Task manager
RAM
to review and
(memory), and review
Remove all
.
Back Key
Touch Back step.
to return to the previous screen, option or

Context-sensitive Menus

While using your phone, context-sensitive menus offer options for the feature or screen. To access context-sensitive menus:
• Touch
•
Touch and hold on an item.
Menu
.

Touch

Touch items to select or launch them. For example:
•
Touch the on screen keypad to enter characters or text.
•
Touch a menu item to select it.
•
Touch an application’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 on the home screen to move it.
•
Touch and hold on a field to display a pop-up menu of options.

Sweep

To sweep, lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Use sweep when:
•
Unlocking the screen
•
Scrolling the Home screen or a menu
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