Samsung SH-u740 User Manual

SCH-u740PORTABLE Dual-ModeTELEPHONEUser GuidePlease read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.BMC_u740_UG_EN_0810

3 Getting Started3. Left Soft Key: This key is used to navigate through menus and applications by selecting the choice available in the Left Soft ke

93 Pictures/Videos6. When you are finished recording, press the left softkey again for Done.7. Press the right softkey for Next and select one o

Pictures/Videos 94Pictures/VideosCamcorder OptionsThere are several settings associated with the full-color digital camcorder. These settings allow

95 Pictures/Videos• Brightness: Allows you to set the brightness level. Press the navigation key left or right to increase or decrease the desired b

Pictures/Videos 96Pictures/VideosMy Pics/VideosMy Pics/Videos allows you to view pictures and videos that you have taken. Your media can be stored i

97 Pictures/VideosCreating an Online AlbumThe first time you use any of the Picture Messaging management options involving the Picture Messaging Web

Pictures/Videos 98Pictures/Videos2. Press , highlight the Pics/Videos menu, and press .3. Select PictBridge Print.4. Insert the data cable into you

99 Pictures/VideosSettings & InfoAuto Save ToYou can change the default saved file location for your pictures and videos. Select Phone or Memory

Contacts 100ContactsContactsAfter you access the Contacts menu, you will see the following options:1: Find2: Add New Entry3: Speed Dial #s4: Group1:

101 Contacts2. Select Find.3. Scroll down through your list of contacts to highlight the name and press to make the call.Tip: To search through yo

Contacts 102Contacts9. Press the left softkey for Done.Selecting a Ringer Type for an EntryYou can assign a ringer type to a Contacts entry so you

Getting Started 4Getting StartedViewing the Display ScreenYour phone’s interior and exterior display screens provides a wealth of information about

103 Contacts• To call a Contact using a 1 digit speed dial, from the Idle screen, press and hold the # key assigned to the Contact.• To call a Conta

Contacts 104ContactsMy Name CardThis function is similar to an entry in the Phone Book, except that it contains your contact information, like a bus

105 SettingsSettingsAfter you access the Settings menu, you will see the following options:1: Display1: Screen Saver1: Main LCD1: Preset Images2: Do

Settings 106Settings7: Insert Space1: On2: Off8: Help2: Sounds1: Ringer Type1: Voice Calls1: With Caller ID1: Single Tones2: Ring Tones3: Melodies4:

107 Settings4: Sound1: Prompts (On/Off)2: Digits (On/Off)3: Names (On/Off)4: Names Settings1: Speed• Fastest• Faster 2• Faster 1• Recommended•

Settings 108SettingsDisplayScreen SaverYour phone offers options for what you see on the display screen when in standby mode.To change the display i

109 SettingsTo change the foreground image:1. Press , highlight the Settings menu, and press .2. Select Display.3. Select Set Foreground.4. Press t

Settings 110SettingsTo change the dialing font color:1. Press , highlight the Settings menu, and press .2. Select Display.3. Select Dialing Font.4.

111 SettingsTo select the Incoming Call style:1. Press , highlight the Settings menu, and press .2. Select Display.3. Select Incoming Call.4. Selec

Settings 112Settings5. Use the navigation key to select:• Flip open, 30 seconds, 15 seconds, or 8 seconds for the Main Display. • Flip open, 30 seco

5 Getting Startedindicates that the message failed to send.indicates that you have a pending message to be sent.indicates that the message is a draf

113 SettingsTo change your Text Entry options:1. Press , highlight the Settings menu, and press .2. Select Display.3. Select Text Entry.4. Using th

Settings 114Settings• Downloads include all the ringtones you have previously downloaded.• My Videos includes videos you have recorded and can be us

115 SettingsVolumeTo adjust the ringer volume:1. Press , highlight the Settings menu, and press .2. Select Sounds.3. Select Volume.4. Select for Ri

Settings 116SettingsAlertsYour phone can alert you with an audible tone when you change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, when a cal

117 Settings4. Select one of the following options:• Power On• Power Off5. Select Off, Mystery, Crystal, or Exciting using the navigation key and pr

Settings 118Settings2. Select Sounds.3. Select Key Tone.4. Select Tone Length.5. Select Short or Long and press to save and exit.Voice ServiceFor

119 SettingsOthersCall SetupCall Setup options allow you to set up the following options:Abbrev. DialAbbreviated dialing allows you to program a fiv

Settings 120SettingsMaking a call using Contacts Match:1. Dial the last few digits of the desired number and press . A list of Contacts entries app

121 Settings4. Select Call Answer and select one of the following:5. Press to save and exit.Auto AnswerTo answer calls when your phone is connecte

Settings 122Settings3. Select Airplane Mode. (A brief explanation of Airplane Mode will display.)4. Press to continue.5. Press the navigation key

Getting Started 6Getting Startedindicates that the handset is in Speaker mode.indicates that the Camera is enabled.indicates that the Camcorder is e

123 Settings• Off: Deactivates the Key Guard feature.To change the Key Guard settings:1. Press , highlight the Settings menu, and press .2. Select

Landscape Mode 124LandscapeLandscape ModeOpening Your Phone to a Landscape ViewThe following illustration shows how to properly open the phone to a

125 Landscape ModeOpen View of Your Phone - Landscape ModeThe following illustration shows the main internal features of your phone, as available in

Landscape Mode 126Landscape6. Spacebar Key: Allows you to add spaces between words and characters.7. Shift Key: Allows you to toggle the casing for

127 Landscape Mode5. If the entry contains more than one number, use the navigation key to highlight the desired number.6. Press to call the numbe

Landscape Mode 128Landscape• Press the Backspace key ( ) to delete characters behind the blinking cursor.• Press and hold keys to enter the symbols

129 Landscape Mode10. Press the left softkey to Send. If you wish to change your text message options, press the right softkey for Options and s

Landscape Mode 130Landscapesensitive and provides different operations and options depending on the state of the application.While in the Landscape

131 Landscape ModeToolsTo access Tools in Landscape mode:• Press , highlight the Tools menu, and press .For more information, see "Tools"

Phone Security 132Phone Security Phone SecurityAccessing the Security MenuAll of your phone’s security settings are available through the Security m

7 Getting StartedYour phone can also display a handy glossary of icons:1. Press , highlight the Settings menu, and press .2. Select Phone Info.3.

133 Phone SecurityCalling in Lock ModeYou can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in lock mode. To place an outgoing call in lock mo

Phone Security 134Phone Security• Erase Pic/Video• Erase Voice Memo• Erase Messages3. Using the navigation key, select Yes and press .Default Setti

135 SafetySafetyGetting the Most Out of Your ReceptionKeeping Tabs on Signal StrengthThe quality of each call you make or receive depends on the sig

Safety 136Safety• Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and

137 SafetyUsing Your Phone Near Other Electronic DevicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, RF

Safety 138Safety• Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders.• Any other area where you would normally

139 Safety• Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time. It’s best to follow these storage rules:• Less than one mont

Safety 140Safety• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

141 SafetyUser Guide Proprietary NoticeCDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following patents:4,901,307 5

Manufacturer’s Warranty 142Manufacturer’s WarrantySTANDARD LIMITED WARRANTYWhat is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG Electronics Canada Inc. ("

Getting Started 8Getting StartedTurning Your Phone On and OffTo turn your phone on:• Press and hold to turn your phone on.Once your phone is On, i

143 Manufacturer’s WarrantySAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and

Manufacturer’s Warranty 144OTHERWISE, AS TO THE QUALITY, CAPABILITIES, OPERATIONS, PERFORMANCE OR SUITABILITY OF ANY THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPME

145 IndexIndexAAbbrev. Dial 19Abbreviated Dialing 19Activating Voice Service 28Airplane Mode 121Alarm Clock 85Alert Notification 116Auto-Answer 121BBa

Index 146KKey Guard 122Key Tone 117LLaunch Pad 118Location Settings 122Locking Your Phone 132MMaking a call 126Making Calls 14Media Player 47–49Memo

147 Index32Changing Voice Launch 35Customizing 32Voice Memos 78Voice ServiceActivating 28VoicemailClearing 68Notification 67Retrieving 68Setting Up 67

9 Getting StartedTip: Be sure to watch your phone’s battery level indicator and charge the battery before it runs out of power.Installing the Batter

Getting Started 10Getting Started4. Slide the battery cover up until it snaps into place.Removing the BatteryNote: Make sure the power is off so tha

11 Getting StartedCharging the BatteryYour phone’s LiIon battery is rechargeable and should be charged as soon as possible so you can begin using yo

Getting Started 12Getting StartedUsing the Travel AdapterTo use the travel adapter provided with your phone:1. Locate the interface connector on the

Intellectual PropertyAll Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers r

13 Getting StartedInstalling the microSD Memory CardTo install the card:1. Locate the memory slot on the right side of the phone and pull out and tu

Phone Basics 14Phone BasicsPhone BasicsNote: To access the phone’s main Menu, press from standby mode. Menu items may be selected by highlighting

15 Phone BasicsTip: To redial your last recent call, press twice.Tip: Some networks support + dialing. + dialing automatically indicates to the ne

Phone Basics 16Phone BasicsNote: When your phone is off, incoming calls go to Voicemail.Ending a CallTo disconnect a call when you are finished:• Cl

17 Phone Basics• (8) Phone Info displays the phone number, icon glossary, the hardware/software version, Preferred Roaming List (PRL), the system an

Phone Basics 18Phone BasicsFinding a Phone NumberTo find an entry from the Contacts menu:1. From the Idle screen, press the right softkey for Cont

19 Phone BasicsAbbrev. DialAbbreviated dialing allows you to program a five or six digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers. When abbreviated di

Phone Basics 20Phone Basicsyou can dial Speed Dial entries using one key press for locations 2-9, or two key presses for locations 10-99.To use One-

21 Phone Basics2. Once you have established the connection, press the right softkey for Options and select 3-Way Call.3. Dial the second number an

Phone Basics 22Phone BasicsTTY Use With HandsetA TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone), is a telecommunications device that allows people who

Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of LiabilityExcept as set forth in the express warranty contained on the warranty page enclosed with the product,

23 Entering TextEntering TextSelecting a Character Input ModeYour phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, symbols, and

Entering Text 24Entering Text• To accept a word, press .• To accept a word and insert a space, press the # key.• Press to erase a single characte

25 Entering TextAfter a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two seconds or when you enter a character on

Roaming 26RoamingRoamingUnderstanding RoamingRecognizing Icons on the Display ScreenYour phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off

27 Roaming• 1X-Only Mode: This setting allows you to access 1X networks. No EVDO service is available.• Home Only Mode: This setting allows you to a

Voice Service 28Voice ServiceVoice ServiceActivating Voice ServiceVoice recognition allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported

29 Voice Service• The phone recognizes the digits one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, zero, and oh. The phone does not recognize n

Voice Service 30Voice ServiceNote: In some cases, the phone might ask you to repeat a name or number. Make sure that the number is a valid 7, 10 or

31 Voice Service• If the phone asks you, "Did You Say," followed by the correct name, say Yes. (You can also select the correct address fr

Voice Service 32Voice ServiceTo retrieve your phone's status information:1. Press and hold to activate voice recognition. (The phone prompts

Table of ContentsGetting Started ... 1Closed View of Phone . . . . .

33 Voice ServiceIf you select Reject More, your phone will require a more exact sound match and if you select Reject Less, your phone will require a

Voice Service 34Voice Service5. When you are ready to start recording, press . (The phone prompts you to say the first sequence of digits.)6. Wait

35 Voice Service4. Select Prompts, Digits, or Names.5. Press the navigation key up or down to select the appropriate setting and press . To modify

Main Menu 36Main MenuMain MenuMenu StylesYour phone can display the various features and options in one of two different menu styles, grid and list.

37 Main Menu3. Select Menu Style.4. Press the navigation key up or down to select 3x4 Black or List Black and press to save and exit.Backing Up Wi

Main Menu 38Main MenuMenu LayoutThe SCH-u740 has 2 screen orientations. Each screen has its own unique menu layout:Portrait ModeThe grid menu under

39 Main MenuLandscape ModeThe grid menu under Landscape mode consists of the following menus:Each menu (in alphabetical order) provides the followin

Main Menu 40Main Menu• Windows Live™1: A 3rd party application for you to stay in touch via IM or e-mail. Access is subject to your network service

41 WebWebThe Wireless WebYour phone comes equipped with wireless Web access through your browser. You can view specially designed version of popular

Web 42WebYour web connection is active using the 1X network (data is being transferred). The 1X network is not as quick as EV-DO. Incoming voice cal

Saving a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Erasing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

43 WebTip: The tenth item in a numbered list may be selected by pressing the 0 key on your phone’s keypad, even though the number 0 doesn’t appear o

Call History 44Call HistoryCall HistoryViewing HistoryYou’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (

45 Call History• Prepend to add a dialing prefix to the phone number prior to calling. (Appears only if this number is not already stored as a Conta

Call History 46Call History4. Press Save to save the number.Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the entry. (See "Saving a Phone Number&quo

47 Media PlayerMedia PlayerMedia Player gives you the ability to listen to audio clips and view video clips right from your phone's display. Th

Media Player 48Media Player2. Highlight Memory Card and press . A list appears.3. Select an entry (music, file, list, etc.) and press or press the

49 Media PlayerWhen the phone is open:• Press to play or pause the current track.• When playing songs from the memory card, press the right navigat

Bluetooth 50BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth de

51 Bluetooth• Bluetooth is connected to a device.VisibilityThe Visibility setting allows you to manage your availability to other Bluetooth devices

Bluetooth 52BluetoothTo pair your phone with another Bluetooth device:1. Press , highlight the Bluetooth menu, and press .2. Select Trusted Devices

Pic/Video Msg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95My Pics/Videos. . . . . . . . . . . . .

53 BluetoothOptionsAfter a device is added to your list of Trusted Devices, press the right soft key to select from the following options:• Add Ne

Missed Alerts 54Missed AlertsMissed AlertsThe Missed Alerts screen shows you a list of events that you have missed while busy working on other high

55 MusicMusicMusic is an application that provides a searchable catalog of music that can be previewed and purchased and downloaded to your phone. O

Music 56Music4. Select a song track and press to begin playing.To exit the music player:• Press . When the phone prompts you to confirm, highlight

57 DownloadsDownloadsWith your new, web-enabled phone, you have access to a variety of services such as downloadable Games, Ringers, and Screen Save

Downloads 58DownloadsNote: You may store a limited number of downloaded games on your phone, depending on the file sizes.Playing GamesTo play a pre-

59 DownloadsAssigning Downloaded RingersDownloaded ringers may be assigned directly from the Downloads menu and are also available through the Setti

Downloads 60DownloadsAssigning Downloaded Screen Savers Downloaded Screen Savers may be assigned directly from the Downloads menu and are also avail

61 DownloadsNote: In the u740, Java applications need to be run in the display mode that it started in. For example, if the application is started i

Messaging 62MessagingMessagingNow you can exchange text and multimedia messages right from your phone and stay connected without saying a word. With

Special #s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

63 MessagingIn addition, messaging includes a variety of preset messages, such as “I’m running late, I’m on my way,” that make composing messages fa

Messaging 64Messaging• Auto Capital: when on, capitalizes the first word of a sentence.• Used word Dic.: when on, adds the words used to the phone’s

65 Messaging• To use pre-written messages, press the right softkey for Optionsand select Preset Msg. Press the corresponding number on the keypad

Messaging 66MessagingNote: If you have not registered and configured this feature, you will be prompted to do so. Follow the instructions on screen,

67 Messaging• If you wish to add a subject to your picture message, highlight Subj:and press the right softkey for Add. Enter your text and press

Messaging 68MessagingTo call your Voicemail:• Press and hold 1 on your phone’s keypad. To display your Missed Calls:• Press , highlight the Call Hi

69 MessagingTo clear the icon from the display screen:1. Press , highlight the Messaging menu, and press .2. Select Voicemail.3. Select Clear Envel

Messaging 70Messaging2. Select Notification.3. Select Message & Icon or Icon only using the navigation key and press to select.Preset MessagesP

71 MessagingNote: When you send a message using Preset Messages, the last message selected automatically displays as the first choice when sending a

Messaging 72MessagingTo set the message reminder option:1. In the Settings menu, select General.2. Select Message Alert.3. Select Reminder.4. Press

1 Getting StartedGetting StartedClosed View of Phone1. Hold Key: Allows you to lock/unlock the music keys (i.e. Rewind, Play/Pause, and Fast Fo

73 MessagingPriorityThere are two priority levels associated with text messaging. They are:• Normal: this option sends the message as normal with re

Messaging 74Messaging4. If signatures are on, your current signature is now displayed. Press and hold to erase the signature. Enter your new signa

75 ToolsToolsAfter you access the Tools menu, you will see the following options:1: Mass Storage1: Connect to PC2: File Manager1: Phone2: Memory car

Tools 76Tools3. Press , highlight the Tools menu, and press .4. Select Mass Storage.5. Select Connect to PC. The phone now appears as a removable d

77 ToolsNote: The Music application will look in the Media folder for audio content to play but the Media Player will not look in the Music folder.

Tools 78ToolsRecording Voice MemosTo record a voice memo:1. Press , highlight the Tools menu, and press .2. Select Voice Memo.3. Select Record. (Th

79 Tools4. Select a memo and press .— or —Press the number corresponding to the memo you want to review. (The phone replays the memo.) Press the

Tools 80ToolsTodayTo add an event to today’s schedule:1. Press , highlight the Tools menu, and press .2. Select Planner.3. Select Today.4. Press th

81 Tools4. Using the navigation keys, scroll to the desired date.5. Press the left softkey for View.6. Press the left softkey for Add New.7. Ent

Tools 82Tools• If you have one or more events scheduled for today, they are displayed. Press the left softkey for Add New.4. Enter the task descri

Getting Started 2Getting Started9. microSD™ Card Slot: This expansion slot allows you to insert a microSD™ memory card to add additional memory and

83 Tools4. Enter a name using the keypad and press .5. Enter the time and date values and press the left softkey for Done.To view a countdown:1.

Tools 84Tools5. Select Erase All.6. Highlight Yes with the navigation key and press to confirm.Memo PadYour phone comes with a memo pad you can us

85 Tools2. Select World Time.3. Press the navigation key left, right, up, or down to display the different time zones.4. Press the left softkey fo

Tools 86ToolsCalculatorYour phone comes with a built-in calculator. To use the calculator:1. Press , highlight the Tools menu, and press .2. Select

87 Pictures/VideosPictures/Videos After you access the Pics/Videos menu, you will see the following options:1: Camera2: Camcorder3: Pic/Video Msg• I

Pictures/Videos 88Pictures/Videos3. Using the phone’s main LCD as a viewfinder, aim the camera lens at your subject. To zoom in or out, press the le

89 Pictures/VideosNote: When taking a picture with the phone closed, the subject image appears in reverse on the external display. The captured imag

Pictures/Videos 90Pictures/VideosTo set a camera option:1. Start the camera. For more information, see "Taking Pictures" on page 87. 2. Pr

91 Pictures/Videos• Resolution: Your full-color digital camera can take pictures in different modes. Each of the modes allow you to increase the zoo

Pictures/Videos 92Pictures/VideosSetting the Self-timerTo activate the Self-timer and get yourself in the picture:1. With the phone open and in Came