Samsung Rugby 4 Instruction Manual

							RUGGEDIZED
MOBILE PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your device, 
and keep it for future reference. 
						

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©2014 Samsung Electronics 
Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung 
Electronics Co., Ltd.
The actual available capacity of the internal memory 
is less than the specified capacity because the 
operating system and default applications occupy 
part of the memory. The available capacity may 
change when you upgrade the device.
Nuance®, VSuite™, T9® Text Input, and the Nuance 
logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
Nuance Communications, Inc., or its affiliates in the 
United States and/or other countries.
ACCESS® and NetFront™ are trademarks or 
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Fidelity Alliance, Inc.
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Canadian ICES -003.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence 
exempt RSS standard(s) . Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: 
(1) this device may not cause interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference, 
including interference that may cause undesired 
operation of the device.  
						

							iii TOC
Getting Started .............................................................1
Front View ........................................................................\
...2
Closed and Side Views ..............................................4
Assemble Your Device ...............................................5
Set Up Your Device  ......................................................8
Know Your Device ...................................................10
Home Screen..................................................................11
Status Bar ........................................................................\
.13
Navigation ........................................................................\
.14
Entering Text ...................................................................16
Calling ........................................................................\
..........19
Calling ........................................................................\
.........20
Applications ...................................................................25
Menu ........................................................................\
............26
Address Book ................................................................27
Alarms ........................................................................\
.........31
PTT ........................................................................\
................32
Bluetooth ........................................................................\
...38
Browser ........................................................................\
......40
Camera ........................................................................\
.......42
Downloads .......................................................................44
Messaging ........................................................................\
45
Music Player ....................................................................49
My Files ........................................................................\
......51
Settings and Tools .......................................................53
Wi-Fi ........................................................................\
..............54
Settings  ........................................................................\
......55
Sound Profiles ................................................................56
Display  ........................................................................\
........58
Time and Date ...............................................................60
Phone ........................................................................\
..........61
Call ........................................................................\
................62
Backup Manager ..........................................................66
Security........................................................................\
.......67
PC Connections ............................................................69
Network ........................................................................\
......70
Memory ........................................................................\
......72
Reset ........................................................................\
............74
Software Update ...........................................................75
About Phone ...................................................................76
TalkBack ........................................................................\
....77
PTT Hotkey .......................................................................78
Tools ........................................................................\
..............79
Voice Recognition .......................................................80
Voice Recorder ..............................................................82
Calendar ........................................................................\
....84
Logs ........................................................................\
..............86
Compass ........................................................................\
...87
Ta s ks ........................................................................\
............88
Memo  ........................................................................\
..........89
Calculator ........................................................................\
..90
Tip Calculator .................................................................91
Converter........................................................................\
...92
World Clock .....................................................................93
Timer ........................................................................\
............94
Stopwatch ........................................................................\
.95
Safety Information ...................................................96
Warning ........................................................................\
......97
Caution ........................................................................\
.......99
Table of Contents  
						

							Getting Started
Learn about your mobile 
device hardware, assembly 
procedures, and how to 
get started using your new 
device.  
						

							2Front ViewGetting Started
• Alphanumeric keypad: Use these keys to enter 
numbers, letters, and some special characters. 
Press and hold the  1 key to access your 
voicemail messages. Press and hold the  0 key 
to enter a prefix code for an international call.
• Asterisk key: Enter an asterisk character for 
calling features. In text mode, press the asterisk 
key to change the character input type. When 
dialing a number, press and hold the asterisk key 
to enter a pause between numbers.
• Centre/Select key: Press this key to enter menus 
and confirm selections. When an option appears 
in the centre of a screen, use the Centre/Select 
key to choose the option.
• Clear key: Delete characters in text mode. When 
navigating menus, the Clear key returns you to the 
previous screen.
• Earpiece: Listen to phone calls and voicemail.
• Voice recognition key: Shortcut key to the Voice 
Recognition app.
• Left soft key: Select the option indicated on the 
bottom left of the screen.
• Main display: The interactive display of the phone.
• Microphone: Audio receiver to speak into for 
phone calls.
Front View
Asterisk key
Power/Exit/End key
Multitasking key
Pound key
Voice recognition key
Left soft key
Earpiece
Send key
Microphone
Right soft key
Main display
Navigation keys
Centre/Select key
Alphanumeric keypad
Clear key  
						

							3Front ViewGetting Started
• Multitasking key: Press to bring up the 
Application Switch window, which allows you 
to switch to another application without closing 
any application that is currently open. You can 
select the Phone, Messaging, Browser, and 
Music Player apps, or close all open apps.
• Navigation keys: Navigate through menus, pages, 
and applications using the Up, Down, Right, and 
Left navigation keys.
• Pound key: Enter the pound character (#) for 
calling features. In text entry mode, press the 
Pound key to enter a space between characters. 
When on a Home screen, press and hold the 
Pound key to set the phone on Vibrate alert mode.
• Power/Exit/End key: Press and hold this key to 
turn the phone on and off. When on a phone call, 
press this key to end the call. When in a menu or 
application, press this key to exit the screen or 
application window.
• Right soft key: Select the option indicated on the 
bottom right of the screen.
• Send key: Dial or receive a call. In standby mode, 
press the key once to view the call logs. Press the 
Send key again to dial a number in the call log. 
When the phone is turned off, you can press and 
hold the Send key to turn the phone on.  
						

							4Closed and Side ViewsGetting Started
• Camera: Takes pictures and record videos. 
• Cover display: View an incoming call or message. 
The Cover display also shows the date, time, 
network, and other icons, as well as alerts and 
alarms.
• PTT Hotkey: By default, this key launches Push 
to Talk (PTT) . This hotkey can be reassigned to 
launch a different application. See PTT Hotkey.
• Speaker: Plays music and other audio files. It can 
also be turned on during calls to allow others to 
hear the conversation (when appropriate) .
• Speaker key: During a call, press this key to 
turn the speaker on. When the phone is turned 
on and closed, press and hold this key to turn 
on and use the camera in Self Shot mode. See 
Using the Self Shot Feature.
• USB/Headset port: Plug in the travel charger, 
optional PC connection cable, or optional headset.
• Volume keys: Control volume levels for audio and 
ringtones. If you wish to silence an incoming call 
alert, press the Down volume key. The Volume 
keys can also be used to navigate up and down 
menus.
Closed and Side Views
Camera
USB/Headset  
port
PTT Hotkey
Speaker
Volume keys
Speaker key
Cover display  
						

							5Assemble Your DeviceGetting Started
Prior to use, it is necessary to 
install the SIM card, optional 
memory card (not included) , 
and the battery.
Remove the Back Cover
1. Use an object, such as a coin, and insert it in 
the slot on the back cover lock (1) . Turn the lock 
counter-clockwise to open the battery cover (2) .
Lift the cover up and away from the phone.
2.  Use the groove at the top left corner of the cover 
(3) to lift the cover up and away from the back of 
the phone (4) .
Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover 
excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
Install the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are 
provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, 
your SIM card will be loaded with your subscription 
details, such as your PIN, available optional 
services, and others features.
Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM 
card to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of 
reach of small children.
To install a SIM card:
1. Remove the back cover and battery.
2.  Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card 
slot until the card locks into place. 
Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into 
the phone and that the angled corner of the card 
is positioned as shown. 
Caution: If the card is not inserted correctly, the 
device will not detect the SIM card. Re-orient the 
card and place it back into the slot if the SIM is 
not detected.
Assemble Your Device  
						

							6Assemble Your DeviceGetting Started
Install an Optional Memory Card
You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC 
memory card (not included) to expand available 
memory space.
Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it 
is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.  
To add additional memory to your phone, you can 
insert a microSD card into the memory card slot, 
located on top of the SIM card, inside the back of 
the phone.
Use the following instructions and illustrations to 
properly install a microSD card.
Note: Your phone supports microSD cards to a 
maximum size of 32GB.
1. Remove the back cover and the battery.
2.  Slide the microSD card into the slot as shown in 
the diagram.
Warning! Please note the printed circuit side faces 
down when inserting the card.
To remove a microSD card:
 ►Press down and gently slide it out of the socket.
Install the Battery
1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of 
the phone, making sure the connectors align. 
2.  Gently press down to secure the battery.
Replace the Back Cover
1. Place the cover back on the bottom of the 
handset (1) then press down firmly (2) .
2.  Press down along the edges to make sure the 
cover is flush with the phone and that there is a 
tight seal.
3. Turn the slot on the back cover lock clockwise 
until the cover locks.
Note: When placing the cover back on the phone, 
press down firmly along the edges to ensure that the 
cover is flush with the phone. This ensures that the 
battery compartment is pressurized.