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SCH-R640
PO R T AB LE DU A L -
BA N D
MOBILE P H ONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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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 to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), paten
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Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), LLC Headquarters: Customer Care Center: 1301 E. Lookout Drive 1000 Klein Rd. Richardson, TX 75082 Plano, TX 75074 Toll Free Tel: 1.888.987.HELP (4357) Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com ©2011 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 Syste
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® The Bluetooth word mark, figure mark (stylized “B Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG. ™ ™ microSD , microSDHC , and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the SD Card Association. Open Source Software Some software components of this product incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and othe
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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 THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE
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Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ........................................ 6 Understanding this User Manual .........................................6 Charging the Battery ...........................................................7 Activating Your Phone .......................................................10 Setting Up Your Voicemail .................................................16 Storage Card (Optional) .....................................................17 Section 2: Under
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Editing a Contacts Entry ................................................... 67 Deleting a Contacts Entry ................................................. 73 Saving a Number After a Call ............................................ 73 Speed Dial ....................................................................... 74 Contacts Groups ............................................................... 76 Memory Status ................................................................. 78 Section 5:
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Using Your Music Player .................................................114 Ringtones .......................................................................118 Section 8: Accessing the Web ............................. 121 Brew ..............................................................................121 Browser ..........................................................................122 Section 9: Voice Service ....................................... 127 Launching Voice Service .......
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Widgets .......................................................................... 150 Sounds Settings ............................................................. 151 Display Settings ............................................................. 155 Touch Settings ............................................................... 158 Phone Settings ............................................................... 159 Call Settings ...................................................................
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Section 13: Warranty Information ....................... 217 Standard Limited Warranty .............................................217 End User License Agreement for Software ......................224 Index ......................................................................234 5
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Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your SCH-R640 phone by activating your service, setting up your Voicemail, or 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 234. Also included is important safety information that you should know before using yo
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Text Conventions This manual provides condensed information about how to use your phone. To make this possible, the following terms and icon display in place of repeatedly-used procedural steps: select Tap a menu item or screen item to launch, access, or save a highlighted menu item or screen field of interest. ➔ Used in place of “select” in long “drill down” procedure steps. Example: “...Settings ➔ Call Settings ➔ Answer Options...” Charging the Battery Your phone is powered by a recha
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Use the Travel Adapter The travel adapter included with your phone is a convenient, light- weight charger that rapidly charges your phone from any 120/220 VAC outlet. 1. Plug the Travel Adapter’s Charging Head into a standard 120 VAC or 220 VAC wall outlet. Important!: For connection to an electrical supply not located in North America, you must use an adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adapter could damage your phone and void your warranty. 2. If
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3. Insert the smaller end of the Travel Adapter into the charger/ accessory connector on the bottom, middle portion of your phone. Incorrect Correct Warning!: Your touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger. Using excessive force when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty (see “Warranty Information” on page 217). Important!: You must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from the phone during charging
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Low battery indicator The battery indicator ( ) in the upper-right corner of the display indicates power level. Monitor the battery strength and ensure your battery is adequately charged. � Five bars ( ) indicate a full charge. � An empty battery icon ( ) indicates a near empty battery. � A blinking empty battery icon ( ) and a tone sounding indicate you have two to three minutes before the battery is too low to operate the phone. If you continue to use your phone without charging its bat
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1. If needed, lay the phone face down and insert a small object or thumbnail into the slot at the top of the battery cover (1) and gently pry it away from the phone. Then, lift the cover away from the phone (2). 2. First, insert the top end of the battery (1), matching the gold contacts on the battery to those on the inside of the phone. 11
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3. Press lightly on the bottom end of the battery (2) down into the phone until it slips into place. 4. Place the bottom end of the battery cover over the battery (1) and press the battery cover down into place (2). Getting Started 12
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Remove the Battery 1. Press and hold to turn off the phone (if on). 2. Lay the phone face down and insert a small object or thumbnail into the slot at the top of the battery cover and gently pry it away from the phone. then lift the cover away from the phone (2). 13
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3. Lift the battery up (1) and away (2) from the phone, bottom end first. Turn Your Phone On 1. Press and hold the Power key ( ), on the bottom right of the phone. Note: As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the antenna (at the bottom of the device) while using your phone as this can affect call quality and can cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary. 2. The phone begins searching for a network signal. 3. Once the phone finds a signal, the t
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Note: If you are outside of your carrier’s coverage or roaming area, the No Service icon ( ) displays at the top of the phone’s screen. If you cannot place or receive calls, try later when service is available, or at another location. Turn Your Phone Off Press and hold the End key ( ), on the bottom right of the phone, for two or more seconds. Your phone powers off. Note: If your phone is on and you press for less than one second, the phone does not power off. This prevents your phone f
