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Section 14: Changing Your Settings Topics Covered • Accessing Your Settings • Location • Display Settings • Sound Settings • Call Settings • Phone Settings • Memory Info • Phone Info This section explains how to customize your phone to suit your needs and preferences. Accessing Your Settings To access your phone's settings from standby mode, do one of the following: • Press the Settings (left) soft key ( ). • Press the MENU key ( ), then press wxyz for Settings. The Settings menu appears in the display. Location This function identifies your location to the network via the Global Positioning System (GPS). You can set this function for continuous operation or to operate only in the event that you dial 911. Note: Contact your Wireless Provider to determine whether, when, or where location-based services are available. 1. At the Settings menu, press for Location. 127

Section	Page
SCH-R500 Series	1
Table of Contents	4
Section 1: Getting Started	7
Understanding this User Manual	7
Notes and tips	7
Activating Your Phone	8
Install the Battery	8
Turn Your Phone On	8
Turn Your Phone Off	9
Remove the Battery	9
Charging the Battery	9
Use the Travel Adapter	9
Low battery indicator	10
Setting Up Your Voice Mail	10
Listen to voice mail	11
Memory Card (Optional)	11
Install a Memory Card	11
Remove a Memory Card	11
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	13
Features of Your Phone	13
Closed View of Your Phone	14
Features	14
Front Open View of Your Phone	15
Features	15
Command Keys	16
Left Soft Key	16
Right Soft Key	17
OK Key	17
Speakerphone Key	17
Voice Recognition Key	17
CLR Key	17
END Key	18
SEND Key	18
Navigation Key	18
Camera Key	18
Understanding the Display Screen	19
Display Screen Icons	19
Dialogue Boxes	19
Backlights	20
Your Phone’s Modes	20
Call Answer Mode	20
Input mode	20
Lock Modes	21
Phone Lock	21
Standby Mode	21
Receive Messages in Standby Mode	21
Talk Mode	21
Speakerphone Mode	21
Vibrate Mode	22
Adjust the Ringer	22
Section 3: Call Functions	23
Making a Call - Number Entry Dialing	24
Dialing Emergency Numbers	24
Dialing International Numbers	24
Call another country from the U.S.	24
Placing calls when outside the U.S. - Mexico	24
Manual Pause Calling	25
Making a Call - Speed Dialing	25
One-Touch Dialing	25
Two-Touch Dialing	26
Three-Touch Dialing	26
Pause Dialing From a Contacts Entry	26
Making a Call - Quick Search Dialing	26
Quick Search Dialing a Contact	26
Making a Call - Voice Dialing	26
Using Voice Dial	27
Voice Dialing Tips:	27
Dialing a Name	27
Dialing a Number	28
Pause Dialing From a Contacts Entry	28
Answering a Call	28
Answering an Incoming Call	29
Ignoring a Call	29
Adjusting the Call Volume	29
Calls Log	29
Review the Calls Log	29
Outgoing Calls	30
Incoming Calls	31
Missed Calls	31
All Calls	32
Call Timer	33
Data Counter	34
Roaming	35
What is Roaming?	35
How Roaming Works	35
Section 4: Menu Navigation	36
Menu Navigation	36
Return to the Previous Menu	36
Navigation Key Shortcuts	37
The In-Use Options	37
Navigate Using Shortcuts	38
Menu Outline	38
Section 5: Entering Text	45
Text Entry Modes	45
Changing the Text Entry Mode	46
Entering Text in Alpha (Abc) Mode	46
Entering Text in T9 Word Mode	46
Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters	47
Entering Numbers	47
Entering Symbols	48
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts	49
Your Contacts List	49
Open Your Contacts List	50
Adding a New Contacts Entry	50
Using the Contacts Add Option	50
Saving a Number from a Call	51
Storing Number from a Calls Log	52
Finding a Contacts Entry	53
Voice Method	53
Keypad Methods	54
Find by Name	54
Group	55
Search by Number	55
Editing an Existing Contact Entry	56
Adding Pauses to Contacts Numbers	56
Store Pauses in a New Contacts Entry	57
Add Pauses to an Existing Contacts Entry	57
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers	58
Add a Number or Email Address to an Existing Entry	59
Edit an Existing Email Address	59
Speed Dial Numbers	60
Renaming a Contacts Group	60
Deleting a Contacts Entry	61
Memory Info	61
Section 7: Messaging	62
Accessing Your Messages	64
Creating and Sending a Video Message	65
Message Send Options	67
Receiving New Messages	67
Receive Messages While in a Call	68
Voicemail	68
Voice Mail Setup	68
Checking your Voicemail	68
Message Folders	69
Inbox	69
Messages and Lock Mode	70
Outbox	70
Drafts Folder	71
Voicemail	73
Erasing Messages	73
Message Settings	74
Section 8: Browser	75
Browser	76
Using Browser	76
Browser soft keys	76
Using Links	76
How Browser Keys Work	77
Section 9: Games & Apps	78
Finding Applications	78
Section 10: Camera-Camcorder	79
Taking Pictures and Videos	79
Taking Snap Shots (Single Pictures)	79
Taking Multi Shot Pictures	80
Taking Videos	81
Screen Layouts	82
Camera Screen	82
Camera Screen Icons	82
Camcorder Screen	84
Camcorder Screen Icons	84
Saving Pictures and Videos	85
Camera Options	85
Self Timer	86
Multi Shot	86
Quality	87
Resolution	87
White Balance	87
Fun Tools	88
Color Effects	88
Fun Frames	89
Settings	89
Memory	89
Auto Save	90
Icon Display	90
Metering	90
View Mode	91
Night Shot	91
Shutter Sound	91
Reset Settings	92
Camcorder	92
Camcorder Options	92
Recording Mode	93
Self Timer	93
Quality	94
White Balance	94
Color Effects	95
Settings	95
Memory	95
Auto Save	96
Icon Display	96
Start Sound	96
End Sound	97
Reset Settings	97
Camera	97
Zoom	97
Brightness	98
The Photo Gallery	98
Switch From Expanded to Thumbnail Mode	99
The Video Gallery	99
Switch From Expanded to Thumbnail Mode	100
Point, Click, and Send Pictures and Videos	100
Section 11: Multimedia	101
Accessing Multimedia	101
Music Player	102
Launching the Music Player Library Menu	102
Playing Music	103
Music Player Controls	103
My Images	104
My Videos	105
Playing Videos	106
Media Player Controls	106
My Ringtones	107
My Sounds	108
Voice Memo	109
Ringback Tones	111
Section 12: Tools	112
Tools Menu	112
Opening Tools Menu	112
Bluetooth	113
Turn Bluetooth On/Off	113
Add New Device	113
Registered List	114
Connecting to a Bluetooth Device	114
Bluetooth Settings	114
Enable/Disable	114
Discovery Mode	115
Device Name	115
Supported Profiles	115
Device Info	115
Calendar	115
View an event	115
Add a New Event	116
Memo Pad	116
Add a Memo	116
View, Edit, and Erase Memos	117
Alarm Clock	117
When an Alarm Sounds	118
Disabling Alarms	118
Turn Off the Alarm	118
Reset the Alarm(s)	118
World Time	119
Calculator	120
Stop Watch	121
Converter	121
Currency - Reviewing/Editing Exchange Rates	121
Currency - Adding Exchange Rates	122
Currency - Erasing Exchange Rates	122
Tip Calculator	123
Section 13: Voice Service	124
Launching Voice Service	124
Voice Commands	124
Voice Command Tips:	125
Voice-Activating Your Contacts List	125
Ending Calls Before Restarting the VoiceSignal Software	126
Voice Settings	126
Choice Lists	126
Sensitivity	126
Digit Dialing	126
Tips for Adapting Digit Dialing	127
Adapt Digits	127
Reset Digits	128
Sound	128
Voice Launch	128
About VoiceSignal	129
Section 14: Changing Your Settings	130
Accessing Your Settings	130
Location	130
Display Settings	131
Menu Style	131
Wallpaper	132
Clock Format	132
Theme	132
Dialing Font	133
Banner	133
Backlight	134
Front Contrast	134
Sound Settings	134
Volume	134
Ringer Type	135
Alerts	136
Key Tone	136
Call Settings	137
Call Answer	137
Auto Answer	137
Auto Retry	137
TTY Mode	138
Voice Privacy	138
Data Settings	139
Phone Settings	139
Airplane Mode	139
Language	139
Security	140
Lock Phone	140
Change Lock	140
Emergency #	141
Resetting Your Phone	142
Erase All Entry	142
Restriction	142
System Select	143
Set Time	143
Quick Search	151
Health and Safety Information	151
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	151
Certification Information (SAR)	151
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	153
UL Certified Travel Adapter	153
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones	153
What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?	154
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?	154
What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?	154
What are the results of the research done already?	156
What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?	156
What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?	157
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone?	157
What about children using wireless phones?	158
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions?	158
Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work?	158
What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?	159
Road Safety	160
Responsible Listening	161
Operating Environment	163
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices	163
Implantable Medical Devices	164
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones	164
Other Medical Devices	165
Vehicles	165
Posted Facilities	165
Potentially Explosive Environments	165
Emergency Calls	166
Restricting Children's access to your Phone	166
FCC Notice and Cautions	167
FCC Notice	167
Cautions	167
Other Important Safety Information	167
Product Performance	168
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception	168
Understanding the Power Save Feature	168
Understanding How Your Phone Operates	168
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance	168
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones	169
Battery Standby and Talk Time	169
Battery Precautions	169
Care and Maintenance	171
Section 16: Warranty Information	172
Standard Limited Warranty	172
Precautions for Transfer and Disposal	175