Samsung Suede Quick Reference Manual

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Quick Reference Manual

Please read this manual before operating your

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Table of Contents

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

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

Your Wireless Device .......................................................... 6

Battery ..................... .......................................................... 7

Charging the Battery ........................................................10

Memory Card ................................................................... 11

Headset Jack ................................................................... 12

Turning Your Phone On or Off ........................................... 12

Locking and Unlocking your Phone ................................... 13

Locking and Unlocking your Screen .................................. 14

Understanding the Display ................................................ 15

Learning More About Your Phone .....................................20

Menu ....................... ........................................................ 20

Section 2: Call Functions ........................................ 21

Making a Call ................................................................... 21

Voicemail ................. ........................................................ 21

Voice Commands .............................................................22

Voice Service Settings ...................................................... 23

Section 3: Entering Text ......................................... 24

Entering Text .................................................................... 24

Section 4: Messages ..............................................28

Types of Messages ..........................................................28

Create and Send Text Messages ......................................28

Section 5: Games & Apps ....................................... 29

Shopping and Downloading ..............................................29

Changing Games & Apps Settings .....................................30

Using On-line Help ............................................................30

Section 6: Muve Music ........................................... 31

Section 7: Bluetooth ............................................... 32

Bluetooth Services ............................................................32

Turning Bluetooth On / Off ................................................32

Pairing With a New Device ................................................32

Bluetooth Settings ............................................................33

Section 8: Health and Safety Information ............. 34

Health and Safety Information ...........................................34

Please Note the Following Information When Using

Your Handset ................................................................36

Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ..........................37

UL Certified Travel Adapter ...............................................37

Consumer Information on Wireless Phones .......................38

Road Safety ......................................................................49

Responsible Listening .......................................................51

Operating Environment .....................................................54

Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ...............55

FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations

for Wireless Devices .....................................................56

Potentially Explosive Environments ...................................59

Emergency Calls ...............................................................60

FCC Notice and Cautions ..................................................61

Other Important Safety Information ...................................62

Product Performance ........................................................63

Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ....................... 65

Battery Standby and Talk Time ......................................... 65

Battery Precautions .......................................................... 65

Care and Maintenance .....................................................68

Section 9: Warranty Information ............................ 70

Standard Limited Warranty ............................................... 70

End User License Agreement for Software ........................ 75

Index ........................................................ ................ 84

Section 1: Getting Started

This section explains how to start using your Samsung Suede.

Understanding this User Manual

The chapters of this manual generally follow the features of your phone. A robust index for features begins on page 84.

Also included is important safety information that you should know before using yourphone. ost of this information is near the back of the manual, beginning on page 34.

Special Text

Throughout 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:

•

Note

: Presents alternative options within the current feature or menu.

•

Tip

: Provides quick or innovative methods for performing functions related

to the subject.

•

Important

: Points out information about the current feature that could

affect performance or your use of the phone.

•

Warning

: Brings to your attention important information to prevent loss of

data or functionality, or even prevent damage your phone.

Text Conventions

This manual provides condensed information about how to use your phone. To make this possible, the following terms and icons appear in place of often-used procedural steps:

select

Touc h a me nu it em or sc reen item to launch or sa ve a menu item or screen field of interest.

➔

Used in place of “select” in long “drill down” procedure steps.

Example:

“...

Settings

➔

Call Settings

➔

Answer Options

Getting Started 5

...”

Your Wireless Device

Earpiece / Speaker

: Lets you hear tones and the other parties to calls.

Touch Screen

: Displays your phone’s status and touch controls.

Speakerphone Key

: Touch to enable or disable Speakerphone mode.

Send Key

: Press to place or answer a call. In Standby mode, press to access the Recent Calls log.

Muve Music Key

: In Standby mode, press to launch Muve Music.

Microphone

Power

: Lets the other caller hear you clearly.

End Key

: Press and hold to power on or off. Press to end a call, or to return to Standby mode.

Clear Key

: When entering text, press to delete characters. When

navigating, press to return to the previous menu or screen.

Headset Connector

: Used to connect an optional wired headset

or TTY device to your phone.

Battery

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Travel Adapter is included for charging the battery.

Removing the battery cover

䊳

Pull up on the slot provided (1) while lifting the cover up (2) and away from the phone (3).

Getting Started 7

Replacing the batter y cover

䊳

Place the top end of the battery cover over the battery (1) and press the battery cover down (2) until it clicks into place (3).

Installing the Battery

䊳

Insert the top end of the battery, matching the gold contacts on the battery to those on the inside of the phone (1), then press the battery into the phone (2) until it slips into place.

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.

Removing the Battery

䊳

Before removing the battery, turn the phone off. Lift the bottom end of the battery up (1) and out of the phone (2).

Getting Started 9

Charging the Battery

Your phone comes with a convenient, light-weight Travel Adapter for rapidly charging the battery from any 120/220 VAC outlet.

Note:

Use only 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.

Warning!:

When connecting to an outlet outside North America, you must use the proper adapter for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adapter could damage your phone and void your warranty.

Plug the Travel Adapter into a standard 120/220 VAC wall outlet.

Connect the Travel Adapter into the Power/Accessory connector on the side of your phone.

Correct Incorrect

Memory Card

The microSDHCTM card (included) is already installed in your phone for storing music, sounds, photos, and videos. Follow the procedure below if you remove the memory card from the memory card slot.

Installing a Memory Card

Remove the battery cover from the phone, as shown. For more information, refer to “Removing the battery cover” on page 7. There is no need to turn off the phone.

Correct

Incorrect

Align the memory card as shown, with the gold contacts facing down, then carefully slide the memory card into the card slot until you feel the card click into place.

Replace the battery cover.

Getting Started 11

Headset Jack

Your phone includes a jack for attaching an optional Headset or Headphones. You can use a Headset for hands-free telephone conversations, or Headphones, to listen to music or videos.

䊳

Plug the Headset or Headphone cable into the Headset Jack on the top of the phone.

Turning Your Phone On or Off

Turning Your Phone On

䊳

Press and hold until the display lights. The phone searches for a network signal, and the time, date, and day appear on the display.

Note:

If you are outside your carrier’s coverage or roaming area, the

No Service

cannot place or receive calls, try later when service is available, or at another location.

Note:

Avoid touching the antenna while using your phone, as this can affect call quality and can cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than necessary.

icon appears at the top of the phone’s display. If you

TurningYour Phone Off

䊳

With the phone on, press and hold 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.

Locking and Unlocking your Phone

Locking the phone prevents unauthorized access to information on the phone. Locking and unlocking the phone requires the Lock Code.

Locking the phone

From a Home screen, touch

➔

Security

At the prompt, enter the phone’s Lock Code. The default lock

➔

Settings

➔

Phone Settings

code is the last four digits of your phone number.

Select

Lock Phone

Tip:

The default Lock Code is the last four digits of your telephone number, or you can set a custom lock code at

Security

➔

Lock

, then touch OK.

Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Phone Settings ➔

Getting Started 13

Unlocking the phone

Note:

You may need to unlock the screen before unlocking the phone. For more information, For more information, refer to “Locking and Unlocking your Screen” on page 14.

Touch the screen, or press any key.

At the prompt, enter the Lock Code. The default lock code is the last four digits of your phone number.

Locking and Unlocking your Screen

By default, the phone locks automatically when the backlight goes off, or you can lock it manually.

Note:

You can choose to disable automatic screen locking. For more information, refer to “Phone Settings” in the User Manual.

Locking the screen manually

䊳

Press the

Lock/Voice Service key

. The lock screen

displays briefly.

Unlocking the screen

䊳

Press and hold the

Lock/Voice Service key

Understanding the Display

Status Bar

: Displays icons to indicate network status, battery power, signal strength, connection type, and more. For more information.

Shortcut Bar

: Touch the arrow at the bottom of the Status Bar to display the Shortcut Bar. The indicators below the Status Bar show the Home screen panel.

Home screen

: Shows information such as call progress information, messages, and widgets. For more information, see “Home Screen” on page 17.

Widget Tray

Soft Keys

: Touch the tab to open the Widget Tray.

: Touch to quickly access features.

Getting Started 15

Shortcut Bar

From a Home screen, touch the arrow at the bottom of the Status Bar to display the Shortcut Bar.

To hide Shortcut Bar, touch anywhere on the Home screen.

The Shortcut Bar contains these shortcuts:

•

Widget setup

: Choose Widgets to appear

in the Widget Tray.

•

Browser

: Launch your phone’s HTML

web browser.

•

Airplane Mode

: Activate or deactivate

Airplane mode.

•

Bluetooth

: Access Bluetooth. For more information, see

page 32.

“Bluetooth”

Home Screen

The Home screen is your starting point for using your phone. You can customize home screens by placing widgets and changing wallpaper.

The Home screen consists of three panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more space for adding widgets. Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to the left or right side panels. As you scroll, the indicator at the top of the display shows your current position.

Customizing the Home Screens

Customize the Home screens to suit your preferences.

•

Place widgets

: From a Home screen, touch the widget tab ➔ touch and

drag the selected widget onto the Home screen.

•

Change wallpaper: From a Home screen, touch Settings ➔ Display Settings ➔ Wallpaper

➔

Menu 1 ➔

Getting Started 17

Widgets

Widgets are links to applications, tools, or features, which can be placed in the Widget Tray, or on a Home screen.

The Widget Tray, at the left of the Home screen, provides quick access to widgets.

Use your finger to scroll in the Widget Tray to scroll through the widgets.

Accessing the Widget Tray

䊳

From a Home screen, touch the the Widget Tray.

Widget Tray tab

to show or hide

Customizing the Widget Tray

Select widgets for display in the Widget Tray, and enable online widgets to connect to the network.

From a Home screen, display the Shortcut Bar by touching the arrow at the bottom of the Status Bar, then touch the Widget setup icon.

Use your finger to scroll the list of widgets. Touch a widget to select or unselect it, or touch

Touch OK to save your settings and return to the Home screen.

Note:

You can also access Widget setup from Settings. For more information, refer to “Widget” in the User Manual

Placing Widgets

Select All

Unselect All

Use these methods to customize the Widget Tray and Home screens:

•

Touch a widget in the Widget Tray to place it on a Home screen.

•

To move a widget on a Home screen, touch and drag it to a new location.

•

To return a widget to the Widget Tray, tap the Widget Tray tab to open it, then touch and drag the widget to the tray.

Tip:

With the Widget Reset Gesture, you can move all widgets from the current Home screen back to the Widget Tray. Simply open the Widget Tray, then shake the phone three times.

Getting Started 19

Learning More About Your Phone

The Help widget contains information about many of the features of your phone.

From a Home screen, open the Widget Tray. For more information, see “Widgets” on page 18.

Touch the Help

Tap the Help widget to view topics.

widget to place it on the Home screen.

The Menu displays applications and features.

䊳

From a Home screen, touch

There are two menu screens. Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to

Main Menu 1

Main Menu 2

Touch an icon to launch the application or feature.

Section 2: Call Functions

Making a Call

From the Home screen, touch Dialer

Touch the digits of the telephone or speed dial number.

•

Touch

Contacts

•

Touch

•

Touch

•

Tou ch

Press to dial the call.

Voicemail

Setting Up 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 folder (under the Voicemail box.

䊳

In Standby mode, touch the hold , or dial your mobile number. Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to set up your mail box.

to find a contact.

Groups

to call member(s) of a group.

Favor ites

to call a favorite contact.

Backspace

to delete digits if you enter an incorrect number.

Message

menu) to view details of voice messages in your

Dialer soft key

, then touch and

Call Functions 21

Voicemail

Listening to Voicemail

In Standby mode, touch the

Dialer soft key

, then touch and hold , or dial your mobile number. After connecting, you will hear your voice greeting, and the prompt to enter your password.

Voice Commands

Your Suede includes Nuance® Voice Service, state-of-the-art voice recognition software that recognizes your spoken commands to dial numbers, create messages, and launch phone features.

From a Home screen, press and hold the

Service key

Note:

You can launch Voice Service when you connect an optional headset to the phone. For more information, see “Voice Service Settings” on page 23.

Follow the spoken prompts to use Voice Service.

• Call <Name or #>

on the right side of your phone.

: Place a call to a saved contact or to a telephone

Lock/Voice

number.

• Send Text <Name or #>

: Create a Text message, addressed to a saved

contact or to a telephone number.

• Send picture <Name or #>

: Create a Picture message, addressed to a

saved contact or to a telephone number.

• Lookup<Name>

• Go to<Menu>

•Check<Item>

: Find and view contact details. : Open a menu item. : View details about your phone’s status.

Voice Service Settings

Customize the way Voice Service interprets your voice commands.

Tip:

When configuring Voice Service settings, touch Help for information about the setting.

From a Home screen, touch

Voice Settings

Select a setting for customization:

• Confirm Choices

: Choose whether the phone prompts you with a list of

potential matches to your command. Select

Confirm

, or

• Adaptation

•Modes

Never Confirm

: Adapt Voice Service to your voice, for optimal recognition

accuracy. Touch

Adapt Voice

: Control the level of guidance provided by Voice Service. Choose

Menu ➔

Tools ➔

Automatic, Always

, then follow the prompts.

Voice Service ➔

from:

–

Expert Mode

–

Prompt Mode

–

Readout Mode

screen displays.

• Voice Launch Only

: The system uses beeps to prompt you for commands.

: The system uses spoken prompts.

: The system prompts you for information, and reads out the

: Choose a method for launching Voice Service, from

, to launch with the Lock/Voice Service key, or

Key/Ear Mic

launch with the Lock/Voice Service key OR with headset controls when you atttach an optional headset.

• About

: View version and build information for Nuance voice recognition

software.

Call Functions 23

Key

Section 3: Entering Text

Entering Text

The Suede provides convenient touch text entry with a phone-style 3x4 keypad or the virtual QWERTY keyboard.

Entering Text Using the Vir tual QWERTY Keyboard

Your phone’s virtual QWERTY keyboard offers quick and easy touch text input, similar to a computer keyboard.

Accessing the QWERTY Keyboard

䊳

With the cursor in a text field, touch the pull-down menu at the top right of the screen and choose

– or –

Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to automatically switch to the QWERTY keyboard.

Tip:

The QWERTY Keyboard always displays in landscape mode. To switch back to the 3x4 Keypad, touch or rotate the phone.

QWERTY

Changing the Text Entry Mode

While entering text with the QWERTY keyboard, choose text entry modes to make text entry easier:

•

Abc

: Enter text characters. While entering text, touch between Abc and ABC modes, or touch mode until you touch

•

123 Sym

: Enter numbers or symbols. While in 123 Sym mode, touch

123

to switch between Symbols and Numbers.

•

Shortcuts

Caps

again.

: Insert common internet characters and phrases, such as @,

Caps

once to switch

twice quickly to lock in ABC

http://, www., or .com.

Using Abc/ABC/abc mode

Enter text in upper and lower case by pressing corresponding keys.

While entering text:

•

Press the key for each letter only once.

•

Touch

Caps

to switch to Abc (initial case) mode.

•

Tap

Caps

twice quickly to switch to ABC (upper case) mode. To switch back

to Abc mode, touch

Using 123 Sym mode

Caps

once.

Enter numbers and symbols by pressing corresponding keys.

While entering text:

•

Touch a key to enter a number.

•

Ta p

SYM

to access more symbols.

Entering Text 25

SYM

Entering Text with the 3X4 Keypad

The 3x4 Keypad provides standard text entry for phone keypads.

Accessing the 3x4 Keypad

䊳

With the cursor in a text field, touch the pull-down menu at the top right of the screen and choose

Note:

The 3x4 Keypad is the default for most text entry fields. The 3x4 Keypad always displays in portrait mode.

Changing the Text Entry Mode

3X4Keypad

Choose text entry modes to make entering text easier.

䊳

While entering text with the 3x4 Keypad, press

Entry Mode

choose Abc, abc, ABC, T9Word, T9word, T9WORD, or 123.

Tip:

The current text entry mode displays in the upper right corner of the 3x4 Keypad.

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