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SCH-R631
PO R T AB LE
TRI-B A ND
MOBILE P H ONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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r631.book Page 2 Tuesday, June 1, 2010 2:57 PM Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited t
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r631.book Page 3 Tuesday, June 1, 2010 2:57 PM Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com ©2010 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its related entities. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Phone? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: www.samsungtelecom.com/support GH68-28230A Printed in Korea. ® Openwave is a registered Trademark of Openwav
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r631.book Page 4 Tuesday, June 1, 2010 2:57 PM Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF
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r631.book Page 1 Tuesday, June 1, 2010 2:57 PM Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ........................................ 5 Understanding this User Manual ......................................... 5 Activating Your Phone ........................................................ 6 Battery ...............................................................................6 Turning your Phone On and Off ......................................... 10 Memory Card (Optional) ..................
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r631.book Page 2 Tuesday, June 1, 2010 2:57 PM Section 4: Understanding Your Contacts ............... 35 Adding a Contact ..............................................................35 Finding a Contact ..............................................................37 Editing a Contact ..............................................................38 Erasing a Contact .............................................................39 Groups ......................................................
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r631.book Page 3 Tuesday, June 1, 2010 2:57 PM Brew ................................................................................68 Section 8: Tools ...................................................... 69 Voice Service ................................................................... 69 Voice Commands Settings ................................................ 71 Bluetooth .........................................................................72 Calendar ..............................
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r631.book Page 4 Tuesday, June 1, 2010 2:57 PM Section 10: Health and Safety Information ......... 104 Health and Safety Information .........................................104 Please Note the Following Information When Using Your Handset ....................................................106 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ........................107 UL Certified Travel Adapter .............................................107 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ................
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r631.book Page 5 Tuesday, June 1, 2010 2:57 PM Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by activating your service, setting up your Voicemail, and getting an understanding of how this manual is put together. Understanding this User Manual The chapters of this manual generally follow the same order as the menus and sub-menus in your phone. A robust index for quick reference to most features begins on page 154. Also included is important safety informa
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r631.book Page 6 Tuesday, June 1, 2010 2:57 PM Notes and Tips Throughout this manual some text is set apart from the rest. In this way, important information, quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more are emphasized. The definitions for these methods are as follows: � Note: Explains alternative options within the current feature, menu, or sub- menu. � Tip: Provides quick or innovative methods for performing functions related to the topic. � Caution: Provides advi
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r631.book Page 7 Tuesday, June 1, 2010 2:57 PM 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 void your warranty and may cause damage. Battery Indicator The battery indicator in the upper-right corner of the display shows battery power level, with 5 bars indicating a full charge. Two to three minut
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r631.book Page 8 Tuesday, June 1, 2010 2:57 PM Installing the Battery 1. Remove the battery cover. See “Removing the Cover” on page 7. 2. Insert the top end of the battery into the phone, aligning the gold contacts on the top of the battery with phone’s gold contacts. 3. Press on the bottom end of the battery until it slips into place. 4. Install the battery cover. For more information, see “Installing the Cover” on page 7. Removing the Battery 1. Press and hold to turn off the phon
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r631.book Page 9 Tuesday, June 1, 2010 2:57 PM Travel Adapter The travel adapter included with your phone is a convenient, charger that rapidly charges your phone from any 120/220 VAC outlet. 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. 1. Insert the USB end of the T
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r631.book Page 10 Tuesday, June 1, 2010 2:57 PM Turning your Phone On and Off Turning your Phone On Press and hold the End key , on the bottom right of the phone. The phone begins searching for a signal. When the phone finds a signal, the time and date appear in the display. Press and Hold Note: If you are outside of your carrier’s coverage or roaming area, the No Service icon ( ) appears at the top of the phone’s display. If you cannot place or receive calls, try later when service
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r631.book Page 11 Tuesday, June 1, 2010 2:57 PM Memory Card (Optional) TM Your phone supports the use of an optional, removable microSD or TM microSDHC memory card of up to 16GB capacity. Note: Music Player requires the use of a memory card. Installing a Memory Card 1. Pull the microSD cover out and turn it to expose the card slot. 2. Hold the card with the Incorrect label facing up, and Correct carefully slide the memory card into the slot until you feel it lock into place. 3. Replace
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r631.book Page 12 Tuesday, June 1, 2010 2:57 PM Voicemail Voicemail allows callers to leave message, which you can retrieve at any time. Note: After you set up your Voicemail account, you can view voicemail details in the Voicemail folder (in the Messaging menu). Setting up Voicemail 1. In Standby mode, tap Dialer to display the Dialer screen. 2. Press and hold . 3. Follow the prompts to set up your Voicemail. Listening to Voicemail 1. In Standby mode, tap Dialer to display the Dialer s
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r631.book Page 13 Tuesday, June 1, 2010 2:57 PM Unlocking the display Wake the screen by pressing the Lock key or the Clear key , then drag your finger from any edge of the Lock screen toward the middle. Tip: You can also unlock the display by pressing and holding the Lock key . Locking and unlocking the Phone Locking the phone prevents unauthorized access to information and features on the phone, but allows dialing of Emergency Numbers. Locking and unlocking the phone requires the Lo
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r631.book Page 14 Tuesday, June 1, 2010 2:57 PM Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines key features of your phone. It also describes the screen format and icons displayed when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone � Full high-resolution, color Touch Screen � Sliding QWERTY Keypad � Widget menu � Messaging, including Text, Picture and Video � Built-in 2 Megapixel Digital wide-screen Camera/Camcorder � High speed data (EVDO) ® � Bluetooth (v2.0) Wireless Technology �
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r631.book Page 15 Tuesday, June 1, 2010 2:57 PM Front View (Closed) of Your Phone Features 1 1. Earpiece: Lets you hear other parties to calls, music, video sounds, and tones. 2. Touch Screen Display: 2 Indicates your phone’s status, including numbers dialed, feature screens, status icons, message indicators and contents, and 7 3 signal strength. Shows all 4 6 touch controls. 5 3. Music Player Key: Press to launch the Music Player. 4. Send Key: Press to place or answer calls. In Stan
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r631.book Page 16 Tuesday, June 1, 2010 2:57 PM Side Views of Your Phone Features 1 1. Strap tab: Attach an optional carrying 7 strap (not 2 6 included). 2. Volume Key: Press to adjust ring volume in Standby mode, adjust the 5 3 voice volume during a call, or 4 mute the ringer for an incoming call. 3. Memory Card Slot: Insert an optional microSD™ memory card for additional multimedia file storage. 4. Microphone: Lets the other caller hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.
