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User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your

phone and keep it for future reference.

Summary of Contents for SCH-R390C

Page 1: ...S C H R 3 9 0 M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference...

Page 2: ...s suppliers 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 BS...

Page 3: ...CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS TO WORK IMPROPERLY Samsung Telecommunications America STA LLC 2012 Samsung Telecommunications America LLC Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics C...

Page 4: ...other countries Openwave is a registered Trademark of Openwave Inc RSA is a registered Trademark RSA Security Inc The Bluetooth word mark figure mark stylized B Design and combination mark Bluetooth...

Page 5: ...y Screen 19 Section 3 Call Functions 21 Making a Call 21 Answering a Call 23 Call In Progress Options 23 Voice Commands 24 Accessing Calls 27 Making Calls Using Calls 27 Creating or Updating Contacts...

Page 6: ...y Ringtones 52 My Videos 53 Section 8 Connections 57 Web 57 Using the Browser 57 Using Links 57 How Browser Keys Work 57 Games Apps 58 Bluetooth 58 Enable downloading for Web Applications 59 Navigator...

Page 7: ...e Products and Recycling 85 UL Certified Travel Charger 86 Display Touch Screen 86 GPS AGPS 87 Emergency Calls 88 Care and Maintenance 88 Responsible Listening 89 Operating Environment 91 FCC Hearing...

Page 8: ...ows Notes Explain alternative options within the current feature menu or sub menu Tips Provide quick or innovative methods for performing functions related to the subject at hand Important Points out...

Page 9: ...ing Use only Samsung approved charging devices and batteries Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage Battery...

Page 10: ...e Battery 1 Remove the battery cover For more information see Removing the battery cover on page 5 2 Insert the top end of the battery into the phone housing aligning the gold contacts on the battery...

Page 11: ...e comes with a USB cable and charging head to rapidly charge your phone from any 120 220 VAC outlet Note The battery comes partially charged You must fully charge the battery before first use A fully...

Page 12: ...ry 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 op...

Page 13: ...our Phone Off Press and hold End for two or more seconds Your phone powers off Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail Voicemail allows callers to leave voice messages which can be retrieved any time Note...

Page 14: ...d in the card slot 2 Press on the memory card to release the lock then remove the card Formatting Formatting erases all content from the memory card and prepares it for use with your phone Formatting...

Page 15: ...CDMA 2000 1x Technology Bluetooth Wireless Technology see Note Global Positioning System GPS Technology Digital Assistant Tools QWERTY Keypad Text SMS Picture Video MMS Email Commercial Mobile Alerti...

Page 16: ...Press and hold to enable disable speakerphone 6 Center Select Key Press to select the command displayed at the center of the bottom line of the display 7 Back Key In a text entry field press to delete...

Page 17: ...ring text press to launch a Symbols screen for selecting symbols From standby mode press and hold this key to lock the keypad 5 Voice SVC Key From standby mode press and hold to launch Voice SVC For m...

Page 18: ...ll lets you temporarily mute the ringer 2 microSD Memory Card Slot Lets you install and remove optional microSD Memory Card for additional image photo storage and for music storage 3 Camera Key From s...

Page 19: ...3 Power USB Connector Used to connect charging accessories or optional USB Data cable to your phone 4 Speaker Reproduces music and other sounds played by your phone Command Keys Left Soft Key Some fun...

Page 20: ...In standby mode enter a number and press the Send Key to make a call In standby mode press the Send Key to display the ALL CALLS list Press the Send Key twice in standby mode to call the most recent...

Page 21: ...tial case ABC upper case and abc lower case modes Press and hold the Shift Key to switch to T9 Word mode For more information refer to Entering Text on page 29 Fn Key While in input mode the Fn Functi...

Page 22: ...ter or words Calendar Key In standby mode press the Calendar Key on the QWERTY keyboard to quickly open Calendar function Message Key In standby mode press the Message Key on the QWERTY keyboard to qu...

Page 23: ...in Menu 4 Clock Display Displays the day date and time 5 Right Soft Key Functions The bottom line of the display shows current soft key functions The sample screen shows that pressing the Right Soft K...

Page 24: ...boxes prompt for action inform you of status or warn of situations such as low battery Dialog boxes and their definitions are outlined below Choice Example Save Message Reconfirm Example Erase All Me...

Page 25: ...umber and press Send 4 When the second party answers press Send to connect all three parties Manual Pause Calling To manually call a number with pause s without storing it in your Contacts list 1 In s...

Page 26: ...one two and three digit speed dialing options Examples of how to speed dial are illustrated in the following table Assigning a Speed Dial Location 1 In standby mode press Menu Contacts Speed Dials 2...

Page 27: ...ss the down on the Volume key Answering Call Waiting Calls When you receive a call while on a call Press Send to place the first call on hold and answer the new call Press Send again to return to the...

Page 28: ...Tip Press the Left Soft Key Info at any time to display helpful tips for using Voice Commands The following is a list of functions that you can perform with Voice Commands Call Name or Place a call to...

Page 29: ...th your selection s Continue creating the message Go To Menu Access a menu item by speaking the menu s name 1 In standby mode press and hold Voice Commands The audio prompt Please say a command sounds...

Page 30: ...the contact CreateNew DisplaystheNEWCONTACTscreensoyoucancreate a new contact Modify Saythenameofthecontacttomodify Displaysthecontact information to modify Erase Say the name of the contact to erase...

Page 31: ...Select the method for launching Voice Commands Choose Voice Key Only to launch with the Voice Commands key Choose Voice Key Ear Mic to launch with the Voice Commands key OR with headset controls when...

Page 32: ...s Options Erase 3 At the Erase entry prompt highlight Yes then press OK Deleting All Call Records 1 In standby mode press Menu Calls and locate a call from All Calls Missed Call Incoming Calls or Outg...

Page 33: ...entry mode when using the external keypad 123 Sym Press shift plus a number or symbol to enter a number or symbol in the text entry field Symbols Displays panels 1 3 from which to select symbols to en...

Page 34: ...s listed on the screen highlight the entry or use the navigation key to scroll through the contacts numbers and press Send to the selected dial the number Press Edit to add or change information for t...

Page 35: ...nd enter information into the other desired fields for this contact 4 Press SAVE to save the new entry Editing a Contacts Entry 1 In standby mode press Menu Contacts Find 2 Highlight a contact to edit...

Page 36: ...ections depending on whether the number is a new entry or you are adding it to an existing entry Create a New Entry 1 From the Save screen select Add New Contact The ADD NEW CONTACT screen displays on...

Page 37: ...th devices 1 In standby mode press Contacts 2 Highlight the Contact entry Name Card and press Options Send Name Card via Bluetooth 3 Press MARK next to each contact that you want to send a Name Card v...

Page 38: ...ague Family Friends 3 Highlight a group then press VIEW to display a list of group members Add a New Group 1 In standby mode press Menu Contacts Groups The GROUPS screen displays 2 Press New enter a n...

Page 39: ...on lets you change the name any of the Groups except No Group 1 In standby mode press Menu Contacts Groups 2 Highlight a Group to rename then press Options Rename The RENAME GROUP screen displays 3 En...

Page 40: ...of memory you have used to store Contacts entries as well as the memory remaining to store more Contacts entries In standby mode press Menu Contacts Memory Info The MEMORY INFO screen displays the To...

Page 41: ...cts from the Contacts List Recent Calls Select a number from the RECENT CALLS list Groups Choose a contacts Group 3 Press the OK The NEW TEXT MESSAGE screen displays Enter the text content of your mes...

Page 42: ...tures select a picture then press OK 5 Press Sounds and select a sound to play when displaying this picture or Select Record New press OK to begin recording and press Stop to stop recording Press Set...

Page 43: ...xt message from the list Priority Level Select the priority level of your message Selections are Urgent Normal or Low Validity Period Set the date and time to store your text messages at the message c...

Page 44: ...4 Press Options to select Forward Send a copy of this message to another recipient Reply w Copy Compose and send a reply message to the originator of the received message and include a copy of the or...

Page 45: ...eived message and saves them to the Contacts list Message Info Displays information about the Text Picture or Video message ManageInbox Erases Locks or Unlocks the selected message SortbySender Sortby...

Page 46: ...Saves the selected message as a Quick Text message Manage Drafts Erases Locks or Unlocks the selected Draft message Sort by Recipient Sort by Time Sorts the Draft messages by Recipient or by Time dep...

Page 47: ...Security and will alert customers of imminent threats to their safety within their area There is no charge for receiving an Emergency Alert message There are three types of Emergency Alerts Alerts is...

Page 48: ...age icon displays this notification means you have a new voicemail message 1 In standby mode press Menu Messages Voicemail A list of contacts who left voicemail displays 2 Select one of the voicemail...

Page 49: ...pe of notification to receive when a message is received Selections Msg Icon or Icon Only Auto Save Choose whether your messages are saved automatically when you exit them Selections On Off or Prompt...

Page 50: ...ore information refer to Managing Inbox Messages on page 41 Managing Outbox Messages on page 41 or Managing Draft Messages on page 42 1 In standby mode press Menu Messages 2 Press Options and select o...

Page 51: ...reen press the Camera Key or the Center Select Key For more information refer to Camera Options on page 48 Point Click and Send Pictures 1 In standby mode press and hold the Camera Key on the right si...

Page 52: ...isplays After taking a picture the following screen displays 1 My Images Displays the image gallery 2 Camera Takes a picture 3 Options Displays Camera options menu 1 2 3 1 Save Saves the image to the...

Page 53: ...t sensing for low light conditions or Off to use available light Self Timer Set a timer for a delay between pressing the Camera Key and the taking of the photo ChooseatimerofOff 2Sec 5Sec or10Sec Colo...

Page 54: ...currently playing Select this option or press Back to return to the Music Player screen All Songs Lists all music files on the Memory Card Playlists Lists any playlists you have saved and lets you cre...

Page 55: ...epeat all songs once shuffle and repeat all songs Library soft key Displays the Library screen Options soft key Displays the following sub menus and options Go to Home Screen Displays the Home screen...

Page 56: ...or displayed image as part of a Picture message Via a Bluetooth connection or To Facebook SetAs AssignthecurrentlyhighlightedordisplayedimageastheMain Wallpaper Lock Screen Wallpaper or as the Pictur...

Page 57: ...phone depending on current location Erase To erase the selected voice memo file Erase Files Erases all ringtone files File Info Shows the title size type and date for the file Get More Tones Download...

Page 58: ...ra key then press Options Camcorder and press OK 2 Aim the viewfinder at the subject and press Camcorder 3 Press to stop recording then press one of the following options 1 Save Saves the video to the...

Page 59: ...or a delay between pressing the Camcorder Key and recording the video ChooseatimerofOff 2Sec 5Sec or10Sec Color Effect SettheCameratoreplacephotocolorswith Normalcolors Black White Sepia Negative Gree...

Page 60: ...he standard ringing that callers hear as they wait for you to answer Instead callers can hear your favorite tune as they wait patiently for you to answer 1 In standby mode press Menu Multimedia Ringba...

Page 61: ...ys At the bottom of the browser display is a bar that contains browser commands The Left and Right soft keys on the keypad are used to execute the commands that display in their respective corners of...

Page 62: ...ess Menu Tools Bluetooth Add New Device and press OK 2 If you have not enabled Bluetooth press OK at the Turn bluetooth power on prompt 3 Place the device to pair with your phone in Discoverable mode...

Page 63: ...etooth Options MyPhoneName Lets you reviewand or change the nameof your Bluetooth device Discovery Mode Makes your phone visible to other Bluetooth devices for pairing and connecting SupportedProfiles...

Page 64: ...gives you audible turn by turn directions to any destination along with detours if traffic s heavy and re routing if you miss a turn You can perform a local search by business category address interse...

Page 65: ...ir with a Bluetooth device see Add New Device on page 58 Voice SVC Your device includes Nuance Vsuite state of the art voice recognition software that lets you use your voice to dial numbers access yo...

Page 66: ...lculate powers such as 32 The following options display Beginning of nested operation Ending of nested operation Power Raise the current number to the power of your next entry 5 Use the keypad to ente...

Page 67: ...mode press Menu Tools Calculator Converter 2 Select the conversion feature and press OK 3 Use the Left and Right Navigation keys to select the measurement above the From field 4 Enter the measure to...

Page 68: ...field and use the Left or Right Navigation keys to select the number of times you want a reminder to display 11 Highlight the Alert Tone field and press Set then select an alert tone and press SET 12...

Page 69: ...field and press Set then select the amount of time to delay sounding the alarm each time you press Snooze 7 Highlight the Repeat field and press Set then select the number of times to repeat this alar...

Page 70: ...zone 5 Press Home highlight Yes and press OK to set this as your Local time zone Memo Pad Create notes and store them in Memo Pad Return to Memo Pad anytime to review and edit your notes 1 In standby...

Page 71: ...p melody and more From the Settings menu select Sounds Settings Master Volume Set the Master Volume for all the sounds on your phone 1 From the Settings menu select Sounds Settings Master Volume 2 Pre...

Page 72: ...one of two sounds for your phone to produce when you press a key From the Settings menu select Sounds Settings Keypad Sounds then select Default or Lucid Keypad Volume You can select the volume at wh...

Page 73: ...in on for 10 15 or 30 seconds to be Always On or Always Off 3 Set the Brightness of the display by pressing the Left or Right Navigation key Note Prolonged backlight use drains your battery faster Wal...

Page 74: ...her features such as the camera and the Tools safely in sensitive environments such as on board an aircraft 1 From the Settings menu select Phone Settings Airplane Mode 2 Highlight On or Off and selec...

Page 75: ...your phone immediately or set your phone to lock itself On Power Up Locking the device blocks all outgoing calls except those to 911 and to any other user programmed emergency numbers You can lock th...

Page 76: ...ry Data Reset option returns all settings on your phone to factory default values including contacts 1 From the Settings menu select Phone Settings Security Factory Data Reset 2 Highlight Yes at the p...

Page 77: ...n optional USB Data Cable From the Settings menu select Phone Settings PC Connection With PC Connection set to USB Mass Storage you can transfer music sound ringtone and image files to and from a micr...

Page 78: ...ion the number of times your phone re dials a number may vary 1 From the Settings menu select Call Settings Auto Retry 2 Highlight an amount of time 10 60 seconds and press SET TTY Mode Your phone is...

Page 79: ...ount of available and used card memory if installed Note This option prepares used microSD or microSDHC Memory Cards for use with your phone Repeated formatting of a Memory Card can shorten its servic...

Page 80: ...s published have failed to show an association between exposure to radio frequency from a cell phone and health problems The low levels of RF cell phones emit while in use are in the microwave frequen...

Page 81: ...r more than 5 000 people with brain tumors glioma and meningioma and a similar number of healthy controls Results of this study did NOT show that cell phones caused brain cancer In this study most peo...

Page 82: ...Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions the FDA has urged the cell phone industry to take a number of steps including the following Support needed research on possi...

Page 83: ...claim to shield the user from RF absorption use special phone cases while others involve nothing more than a metallic accessory attached to the phone Studies have shown that these products generally...

Page 84: ...smitter and receiver It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for Radio Frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission FCC of the U S Government These FCC RF...

Page 85: ...anted an Equipment Authorization for this mobile phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines The maximum SAR values for this model phone as report...

Page 86: ...e known as the Personal Localized Alerting Network PLAN If your wireless provider has chosen to participate in CMAS PLAN alerts are available while in the provider s coverage area If you travel outsid...

Page 87: ...only in specific locations in the automobile Be sure to consult the state and local laws or ordinances where you drive before mounting this device in an automobile Failure to comply with these restric...

Page 88: ...ne and battery If you suspect damage to the phone or battery take it to a service center for inspection Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way Do not allow the battery to touch me...

Page 89: ...ing Direct SM locations A list of these locations may be found at http pages samsung com us recyclingdirect usactivities_environment_samsungrecyclingdirect_locations jsp Samsung branded devices and ba...

Page 90: ...CTION TO A SUPPLY NOT IN NORTH AMERICA USE AN ATTACHMENT PLUG ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER OUTLET THIS POWER UNIT IS INTENDED TO BE CORRECTLY ORIENTED IN A VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL...

Page 91: ...ications that require location based information e g driving directions such applications transmit location based information The location based information may be shared with third parties including...

Page 92: ...atures are in use call blocking for example you may first need to deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call Consult your User Manual and your local cellular service provider When...

Page 93: ...ortable audio devices such as portable music players and cell phones at high volume settings for long durations may lead to permanent noise induced hearing loss This includes the use of headphones inc...

Page 94: ...xposure to extremely loud noises such as rock concerts that might cause temporary hearing loss Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal Do not listen at any volume that causes...

Page 95: ...or implantable cardioverter defibrillator to avoid potential interference with the device Persons who have such devices Should ALWAYS keep the mobile device more than six 6 inches from their implanta...

Page 96: ...nvironments Switch your mobile device off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting i...

Page 97: ...ed mobile device successfully Trying out the mobile device with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs M Ratings Wireless mobile devices rated M3 or M4 meet FCC req...

Page 98: ...rease your mobile device bill Keep the mobile device and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice The mobile device may cause TV or radio int...

Page 99: ...nted metal object to discharge static electricity before inserting the headset Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the mobile device its par...

Page 100: ...al discomfort in your hands neck shoulders or other parts of your body When using your device for extended periods hold the device with a relaxed grip press the keys lightly and take frequent breaks I...

Page 101: ...er or the enhancement data code removed defaced damaged altered or made illegible e ordinary wear and tear f defects or damage resulting from the use of Product in conjunction or connection with acces...

Page 102: ...ervice under this Limited Warranty you must return the Product to an authorized phone service facility in an adequate container for shipping accompanied by the sales receipt or comparable proof of sal...

Page 103: ...e or reseller is authorized to modify or extend this Limited Warranty or to make binding representations or claims whether in advertising presentations or otherwise on behalf of SAMSUNG regarding the...

Page 104: ...from the Product s sale condition or performance You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure by providing notice to SAMSUNG no later than 30 calendar days from the date of the first consumer...

Page 105: ...owed without prior written approval Specifications and availability subject to change without notice 111611 End User License Agreement for Software IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY This End User License Agree...

Page 106: ...provided to you if any related to the Software Samsung may use this information solely to improve its products or to provide customized services or technologies to you and will not disclose this infor...

Page 107: ...es worms Trojan horses and other items of a destructive nature References on this mobile device to any names marks products or services of any third parties are provided solely as a convenience to Pur...

Page 108: ...RIGHTS SAMSUNG DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE THIRD PARTY APPLICATION THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE THIRD PARTY APPLICATION WILL MEET PURCHASER S REQUIREMENTS...

Page 109: ...ant to solicitations issued on or after December 1 1995 is provided with the commercial rights and restrictions described elsewhere herein All Software and Products provided to the United States Gover...

Page 110: ...1 Browser How Browser Keys Work 57 Using Browser 57 Using Links 57 C Calculator 61 Call Answer 74 Call Functions answering a call 23 answering Call Waiting calls 23 Call In Progress options 23 Making...

Page 111: ...vices 93 FCC Notice and Cautions 94 G Gallery Image 52 Games Apps 58 Getting Started Activating Your Phone 9 Understanding this User Manual 4 Voicemail 9 GPS AGPS 87 GPS Setting 67 H Health and Safety...

Page 112: ...ree Kits and Other Accessories 78 Reset Your Phone 72 Responsible Listening 89 Restricting Children s Access to Your Mobile device 94 Restriction 71 S Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 85 Save a N...

Page 113: ...dding a New Contacts Entry 31 Contacts Groups 34 Deleting a Contacts Entry 33 Editing an Existing Contacts Entry 31 Finding a Contacts Entry 30 Memory Info 36 Save a Number After a Call 32 Speed Dial...

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