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Backlight You can set the backlight for your display or keypad to remain on or off or to remain on for a specified period of time. Note: Prolonged backlight use drains your battery faster. 1. At the Settings menu, select Display Settings ➔ Backlight. The following sub-menus appear in the display: • Main Display - Sets the amount of time the main display backlight remains on with the phone idle. Optional settings are 7, 15, and 30 Seconds and Always On (this setting uses much more power than the timed settings) and Always Off. • Keypad - Sets the amount of time the main display backlight remains on with the phone idle. Optional settings are 7, 15, and 30 Seconds and Always On (this setting uses much more power than the timed settings) and Always Off. • Brightness - Use the Left and Right soft keys to select between any of 5 optional settings. • Sub LCD - Use the Up and Down navigation keys to select the foreground color for the Sub (Front) LCD) between any of 8 optional settings. 2. Select a sub-menu and setting. You're returned to the Backlight menu. Front Contrast Set the Front (Sub) LCD contrast to your preference. 1. At the Settings menu, select Display Settings ➔ Front Contrast. The Front Contrast screen appears in the display. 2. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to adjust the contrast for the Front Display. The results of your adjustments appear in the display. 3. Press to save your new contrast setting. Sounds Settings The Sounds Settings menu provides a variety of options to customize audio properties for such things as ringers, keypad tones alerts, and more. Volume Use the Volume sub-menu to set the default volume for incoming calls and alarms, or set the phone to vibrate. 1. At the Settings menu, select Sound Settings ➔ Volume. The following options appear in the display: • Voice Calls - Lets you set the volume and/or vibration for the incoming calls ringer. 111

Section	Page
SCH-r500 Series	1
Table of Contents	4
Section 1: Getting Started 4	4
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 9	4
Section 3: Call Functions 18	4
Section 4: Menu Navigation 28	4
Section 5: Entering Text 30	4
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts 34	4
Section 7: Messaging 46	4
Section 8: Browser 57	5
Section 9: Brew 59	5
Section 10: Camera 60	5
Section 11: Multimedia 81	5
Section 12: Tools/Utilities 90	5
Section 13: Voice SVC 103	5
Section 14: Changing Your Settings 108	5
Section 15: Health and Safety Information 127	6
Section 16: Warranty Information 146	6
Section 1: Getting Started	7
Understanding this User Manual	7
Notes and Tips	7
Text Conventions	7
Activating Your Phone	7
Install the Battery	8
Turn Your Phone On	8
Turn Your Phone Off	8
Remove the Battery	9
Charging the Battery	9
Use the Travel Adapter	9
Low Battery Indicator	10
Setting Up Your Voicemail	10
Listen to Voicemail	10
Memory Card (Optional)	10
Install a Memory Card	10
Remove a Memory Card	11
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	12
Features of Your Phone	12
Closed View of Your Phone	12
Features	12
Front Open View of Your Phone	13
Features	13
Command Keys	15
Left Soft Key	15
Right Soft Key	15
MENU/OK Key	15
Speakerphone Key	15
Voice Recognition Key	15
CLR Key	16
END Key	16
SEND Key	16
Navigation Key	16
Camera Key	16
Understanding the Display Screen	17
Display Screen Icons	17
Dialogue Boxes	17
Backlights	18
Your Phone’s Modes	18
Call Answer Mode	18
Input mode	18
Lock Modes	18
Phone Lock	18
Standby Mode	19
Receive Messages in Standby Mode	19
Talk Mode	19
Speakerphone Mode	19
Silent Mode	19
Adjust the Ringer	20
Section 3: Call Functions	21
Making a Call - Number Entry Dialing	21
Dialing Emergency Numbers	21
Dialing International Numbers	21
Call another country from the U.S.	21
Manual Pause Calling	21
Making a Call - Speed Dialing	22
One-Touch Dialing	22
Two-Touch Dialing	22
Three-Touch Dialing	22
Pause Dialing From a Contacts Entry	23
Making a Call - Quick Search Dialing	23
Quick Search Dialing a Contact	23
Making a Call - Voice Dialing	23
Using Voice Dial	23
Voice Dialing Tips:	23
Dialing a Name	23
Dialing a Number	24
Pause Dialing From a Contacts Entry	25
Answering a Call	25
Answering an Incoming Call	25
Ignoring a Call	25
Adjusting the Call Volume	25
Calls Log	25
Review the Calls Log	26
Outgoing Calls	26
Incoming Calls	27
Missed Calls	27
All Calls	28
Call Timer	29
Data Counter	29
Roaming	30
What is Roaming?	30
How Roaming Works	30
Section 4: Menu Navigation	31
Menu Navigation	31
Return to the Previous Menu	31
Navigation Key Shortcuts	31
The In-Use Options	31
Navigate Using Shortcuts	32
Section 5: Entering Text	33
Text Entry Modes	33
Changing the Text Entry Mode	33
Entering Text in Alpha (Abc) Mode	34
Entering Text in T9 Word Mode	34
Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters	35
Entering Numbers	35
Entering Symbols	35
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts	37
Your Contacts List	37
Open Your Contacts List	37
Adding a New Contacts Entry	37
Using the Contacts Add Option	37
Saving a Number from a Call	38
Storing Number from a Calls Log	39
Finding a Contacts Entry	40
Voice Method	40
Keypad Methods	41
Find by Name	41
Group	41
Search by Number	42
Editing an Existing Contact Entry	43
Adding Pauses to Contacts Numbers	43
Store Pauses in a New Contacts Entry	43
Add Pauses to an Existing Contacts Entry	44
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers	44
Add a Number or E-Mail Address to an Existing Entry	45
Edit an Existing E-Mail Address	46
Speed Dial Numbers	46
Renaming a Contacts Group	47
Deleting a Contacts Entry	47
Memory Info	48
Section 7: Messaging	49
Accessing Your Messages	49
Creating and Sending New Messages	49
Creating and Sending a Text Message	49
Creating and Sending a Picture Message	50
Creating and Sending a Video Message	51
Message Send Options	53
Receiving New Messages	53
Receive Messages While in a Call	54
Voicemail	54
Voice Mail Setup	54
Checking your Voicemail	54
Message Folders	54
Inbox	54
Messages and Lock Mode	56
Outbox	56
Drafts Folder	57
Voicemail	58
Erasing Messages	58
Message Settings	59
Section 8: Browser	60
Browser	60
Stored Web Content	60
Launching Browser	60
Exit Browser	60
Using Browser	60
Browser soft keys	61
Using Links	61
How Browser Keys Work	61
Section 9: Brew	62
Finding Applications	62
Section 10: Camera	63
Taking Pictures and Videos	63
Taking Snap Shots (Single Pictures)	63
Taking Multi Shot Pictures	64
Taking Videos	65
Screen Layouts	66
Camera Screen	66
Camera Screen Icons	66
Camcorder Screen	67
Camcorder Screen Icons	67
Saving Pictures and Videos	68
Camera Options	68
Self Timer	69
Multi Shot	69
Quality	70
Resolution	70
White Balance	70
Fun Tools	71
Color Effects	71
Fun Frames	72
Settings	72
Memory	72
Auto Save	73
Icon Display	73
Metering	73
View Mode	74
Night Shot	74
Shutter Sound	74
Reset Settings	75
Camcorder	75
Camcorder Options	75
Recording Mode	76
Self Timer	76
Quality	77
White Balance	77
Color Effects	77
Settings	78
Memory	78
Auto Save	78
Icon Display	78
Start Sound	79
End Sound	79
Reset Settings	80
Camera	80
Zoom	80
Brightness	80
The Photo Gallery	80
Switch From Expanded to Thumbnail Mode	81
The Video Gallery	81
Switch From Expanded to Thumbnail Mode	82
Point, Click, and Send Pictures and Videos	82
Section 11: Multimedia	84
Accessing Multimedia	84
Music Player	84
Launching the Music Player Library Menu	84
Playing Music	85
Music Player Controls	86
My Images	87
My Videos	88
Playing Videos	88
Media Player Controls	89
My Ringtones	89
My Sounds	90
Voice Memo	91
Section 12: Tools/Utilities	93
Tools/Utilities Menu	93
Opening Tools/Utilities Menu	93
Bluetooth	93
Turn Bluetooth On/Off	94
Add New Device	94
Registered List	95
Connecting to a Bluetooth Device	95
Bluetooth Settings	95
Enable/Disable	95
Discovery Mode	95
Device Name	95
Supported Profiles	95
Device Info	95
Calendar	95
View an Event	95
Add a New Event	96
View, Edit, and Erase Events	97
Memo Pad	98
Add a Memo	98
View, Edit, and Erase Memos	98
Alarm Clock	98
When an Alarm Sounds	99
Disabling Alarms	99
Turn Off the Alarm	99
Reset the Alarm(s)	100
World Time	100
Calculator	101
Stop Watch	102
Converter	103
Currency - Reviewing/Editing Exchange Rates	103
Currency - Adding Exchange Rates	104
Currency - Erasing Exchange Rates	104
Tip Calculator	105
Section 13: Voice SVC	106
Launching Voice SVC	106
Voice Commands	106
Voice Command Tips:	107
Voice-Activating Your Contacts List	107
Ending Calls Before Restarting the VoiceSignal Software	107
Voice Settings	107
Choice Lists	107
Sensitivity	108
Digit Dialing	108
Tips for Adapting Digit Dialing	108
Adapt Digits	108
Reset Digits	109
Sound	109
Voice Launch	109
About VoiceSignal	110
Section 14: Changing Your Settings	111
Accessing Your Settings	111
Location	111
Display Settings	111
Menu Style	112
Wallpaper	112
Clock Format	112
Theme	113
Dialing Font	113
Banner	113
Backlight	114
Front Contrast	114
Sounds Settings	114
Volume	114
Ringer Type	115
Alerts	115
Key Tone	116
Call Settings	116
Call Answer	116
Auto Answer	117
Auto Retry	117
TTY Mode	117
Voice Privacy	118
Data Settings	118
Phone Settings	118
Airplane Mode	118
Language	119
Security	119
Lock Phone	119
Change Lock	120
Emergency #	120
Resetting Your Phone	121
Erase All Entries	121
Restriction	121
NAM Selection	122
System Select	122
Set Time	122
Quick Search	123
Searching for a Menu Item	123
Searching for a Contact	123
Shortcut Key	124
Memory Info	125
Save Options	125
Phone Memory	125
Memory Usage	125
Freeing Memory	126
Card Memory	127
Memory Usage	127
Freeing Memory	127
Formatting a Memory Card	128
Phone Info	128
Phone Number	128
Icon Glossary	129
Version	129
Section 15: Health and Safety Information	130
Health and Safety Information	130
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	130
Certification Information (SAR)	130
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	131
UL Certified Travel Adapter	131
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones	132
What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?	132
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?	132
What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?	132
What are the results of the research done already?	133
What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?	134
What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?	134
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone?	135
What about children using wireless phones?	135
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions?	136
Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work?	136
What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?	136
Road Safety	137
Responsible Listening	139
Operating Environment	140
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices	141
Implantable Medical Devices	141
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices	141
Other Medical Devices	143
Vehicles	143
Posted Facilities	143
Potentially Explosive Environments	143
Emergency Calls	143
Restricting Children's access to your Phone	144
FCC Notice and Cautions	144
FCC Notice	144
Cautions	144
Other Important Safety Information	145
Product Performance	145
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception	145
Understanding the Power Save Feature	145
Understanding How Your Phone Operates	145
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance	146
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones	146
Battery Standby and Talk Time	146
Battery Precautions	146
Care and Maintenance	148
Section 16: Warranty Information	149
Standard Limited Warranty	149
Precautions for Transfer and Disposal	152
Index	153
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C	153
D	153
E	154
F	154
G	154
H	154
I	154
K	154
L	154
M	154
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O	155
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Backlight

You can set the backlight for your display or keypad to remain on

or off or to remain on for a specified period of time.

Note:

Prolonged backlight use drains your battery faster.

At the

Settings

menu, select

Display Settings

➔

Backlight

. The following sub-menus appear in the display:

•

Main Display

— Sets the amount of time the main display

backlight remains on with the phone idle. Optional settings are

, and

Seconds and

Always On

(this setting uses much more

power than the timed settings) and

Always Off

•

Keypad

— Sets the amount of time the main display backlight

remains on with the phone idle. Optional settings are

, and

Seconds and

Always On

(this setting uses much more power than

the timed settings) and

Always Off

•

Brightness

— Use the Left and Right soft keys to select between

any of 5 optional settings.

•

Sub LCD

— Use the Up and Down navigation keys to select the

foreground color for the Sub (Front) LCD) between any of 8 optional

settings.

Select a sub-menu and setting. You’re returned to the

Backlight

menu.

Front Contrast

Set the Front (Sub) LCD contrast to your preference.

At the

Settings

menu, select

Display Settings

➔

Front

Contrast

. The

Front Contrast

screen appears in the

display.

Use the Left and Right navigation keys to adjust the

contrast for the Front Display. The results of your

adjustments appear in the display.

Press

to save your new contrast setting.

Sounds Settings

The

Sounds Settings

menu provides a variety of options to

customize audio properties for such things as ringers, keypad

tones alerts, and more.

Volume

Use the

Volume

sub-menu to set the default volume for incoming

calls and alarms, or set the phone to vibrate.

At the

Settings

menu, select

Sound Settings

➔

Volume

The following options appear in the display:

•

Voice Calls

— Lets you set the volume and/or vibration for the

incoming calls ringer.