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Samsung SCH-R261 User Manual

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  • Page 1 SCH-R261 P O R T A B L E T R I - B A N D 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: Intellectual Property

    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.
  • Page 3 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 other open source licenses. To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses, please visit: http://opensource.samsung.com.
  • Page 4 MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ... 4 Understanding this Manual ......4 Text Conventions .
  • Page 6 Create and Send Text Messages ..... . . 45 Receive Text Messages ......47 Chat View .
  • Page 7 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....107 UL Certified Travel Charger ......108 Display / Touch-Screen .

  • Page 8: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your Samsung SCH-R261 phone by activating your service, setting up your Voicemail, or getting an understanding of how this manual is put together. Understanding this Manual The chapters of this guide generally follow the same order as the menus and sub-menus in your phone.

  • Page 9: Installing The Battery

    Used in place of “select” in long “drill down” procedure steps. Example: Select Settings Installing the Battery Note: Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter. Important!: You must fully charge the battery the first time you use your phone, otherwise you could damage the battery.

  • Page 10: Removing The Battery

    Place the battery cover back over the battery (1) and press down lightly (2) until it clicks into place. Press and hold to turn off the phone. Grasp the device firmly and locate the cover release latch. Place your fingernail in the opening and firmly “pop” the cover off the device.

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Use of other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.

  • Page 12: Activating Your Phone

    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. Three bars ( ) indicate a full charge. An empty battery icon ( ) indicates a near empty battery. A blinking empty battery icon ( indicate you have two to three minutes before the battery is too low to operate the phone.
  • Page 13 Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to setup your mail box. Listen to Voicemail In standby mode, press and hold or dial your own mobile number to dial Voicemail. After connecting, you will hear your voice greeting. You are prompted to enter your password.

  • Page 14: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also describes the screen format and the icons that display when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Domestic and international voice and text messaging service (available •...
  • Page 15 Earpiece: Lets you hear ringing and alert tones, alarm tones, and other parties during calls. Main Display: Indicates the status of your phone, including numbers dialed, feature and function screens, status icons, message indicators and contents, signal strength, and so on. OK Key: Pressing when navigating through a menu accepts the highlighted choice in a menu.

  • Page 16: Closed View (Front) Of Your Phone Features

    Camera lens: Used to focus the subject when taking a picture. Front Display: Indicates the status of your phone, including status icons, message indicators, signal strength, and so on. Volume Key: Lets you adjust the ring volume in standby mode, adjust the voice volume during a call, or mute the ringer during an incoming call.

  • Page 17: Command Keys

    Camera Key: Launches the Camera feature of your phone and takes photos. Accessory slot: Used to connect a carrying strap to the phone. Command Keys Functions for the soft keys are defined by what displays above each on the screen. There are two soft keys, Left ( Right ( Left Soft Key Some functions of the Left soft key (...

  • Page 18: Understanding The Display Screen

    Press and hold to erase the entire sentence. • Briefly press to back up one menu level. • End Key Press and hold the End key to turn your phone on or off. • Briefly press once to disconnect a call. •...

  • Page 19: Menu Navigation

    Your R261 phone displays a table of definitions for the icons that display on the top line of the screen. To access the Icon Glossary: In standby mode, press , then select Settings Info Icon Glossary. A table of icons and definitions for the icons that display on the top line of the screen displays.

  • Page 20: Navigation Key Shortcuts

    In standby mode, press a navigation key to launch the key’s corresponding application. Create Txt Msg All Calls Calendar Navigate Using a Shortcut You can also access menus and sub menus using menu numbers. After pressing Menu, press the menu number to go directly to the menu or sub menu of your choice.

  • Page 21: Talk Mode

    In standby mode, press the Volume key up or down. In standby mode, press the Volume key up or down to set the call ringer volume as desired. Options are: • Silence All • Vibrate • Low • Low/Medium Tip: You can add vibration to Master Volume settings Low – High. Just press Vib.on.

  • Page 22: Speakerphone Mode

    The Ring icon ( ) displays on the screen. Tip: You can also set your phone to Vibrate by pressing the Volume key ) down until “Vibrate” displays on the screen. Speakerphone Mode Speakerphone mode increases the sound volume through the earpiece during a call.

  • Page 23: Lock Mode

    Symbols. (For more information, refer to “Entering Text” on page 30.) Tip: You can cycle between T9 Word, Abc, and 123 by repeatedly pressing and holding until the phone beeps. Lock Mode When the phone is in Lock Mode, restrictions are placed on phone use.

  • Page 24: Section 3: Call Functions

    Section 3: Call Functions This section explains how to make and answer calls. This section also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering calls. Number Entry Dialing Turn on the phone and enter the number to call. Press to place the call.

  • Page 25: Manual Pause Calling

    In standby mode, press and hold until a plus sign (+) displays on the screen. Note: When you press your phone automatically replaces the + with 011, the three-digit exit code for the United States. Enter the country code for the country that you are calling. Enter the number that you wish to call, then press Manual Pause Calling When you call automated systems (like banking services), you...

  • Page 26: Speed Dialing

    Once you store phone numbers to the Contacts List, you can set up to 8 speed dial entries and then dial them simply by touching the associated numeric key. One-Touch Dialing Speed Dial numbers 2 through 9 are special One-Touch dialing numbers.
  • Page 27 Name Dialing dials any number stored in your Contacts list by saying the name of the contact. Digit Dialing dials any valid telephone number, as well as numbers not stored to your Contacts list by speaking the digits of the number. Dialing by Name To dial a name, do the following: In standby mode, press and hold...

  • Page 28: Answering A Call

    If the number is recognized, Voice Dial repeats and dials the number. If Voice Dial is not sure it has recognized the number, it displays a choice list of up to three numbers and prompts you with “Did you say?” followed by the first number on the list.

  • Page 29: Outgoing Calls

    Viewing the Calls Log In standby mode, press Menu Calls logs and options display: • Outgoing Calls • Incoming Calls • Missed Calls • All Calls • Call Timer • Data Counter Select the Calls log to view or the function you want to use. Outgoing Calls Your phone retains information about the last 90 outgoing calls and stores them in the Outgoing calls log.

  • Page 30: Missed Calls

    Your phone retains information about the last 90 Incoming calls and stores them in the Incoming call log. You can review the Incoming call log for the time and date of the call, as well as other information. At the Calls menu, select Incoming Calls. A list of your Incoming calls displays on the screen.

  • Page 31: All Calls

    • View Timer: Displays the number of calls and/or the total time spent on the Last Call, Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, Roaming Calls, All Calls, Last Reset, or Lifetime Calls. Press Msgs. The following options display on the screen: • Text Message: Lets you send a text message to the selected called number.

  • Page 32: Data Counter

    • Last Call: View the duration of your last call. • Outgoing Calls: View the duration of the total outgoing calls made on your phone, in your home zone, since the last erasure. • Incoming Calls: View the duration of the total incoming calls received on your phone, in your home zone, since the last erasure.

  • Page 33: Roaming

    What is Roaming? Roaming lets you use your R261 phone when you travel outside of your Wireless Carrier’s coverage area. The Roaming icon ( ) displays in the top line of the screen when Roaming is active, and extra charges may apply when making or receiving calls. Note: Some features may be unavailable while roaming.

  • Page 34: Section 4: Entering Text

    Section 4: Entering Text This section outlines how to select the desired text entry mode when entering characters using the phone keypad. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the number of key strokes needed to enter text. Changing the Text Entry Mode Text messages can be made up of alphabetical characters, numbers, and symbols.

  • Page 35: Using T9® Mode

    While composing a text message, press the Left soft key, then select T9Word. For practice, enter the word “Samsung” by pressing each of the following keys only once: T9 Word recognizes that the most commonly used word for the numeric sequence you just entered is “Samsung.”...

  • Page 36: Entering Symbols

    Enter symbols such as “@” or “%” into a text message. While composing a text message, press the Left soft key, then select Symbols. The first of three symbol screens displays on the screen. Use the Prev and Next soft keys to page through the other symbols, if desired.

  • Page 37: Section 5: Understanding Contacts

    Section 5: Understanding Contacts This section details how you can manage your daily contacts by storing their names and numbers in your Contacts list. You can have your Contacts entries sorted by name. Contacts Up to 1000 entries can be stored in Contacts. Each entry can have up to three associated phone numbers and one Email address.

  • Page 38: Finding A Contacts Entry

    Shortcut Key Method If you’ve stored a name entry in Contacts, Find allows you to find it quickly by entering the first few letters of a Contact’s name. In standby mode, press Contacts. The Find screen displays on the screen with a grayed Go To field displayed, followed by the first few names in your Contacts list.
  • Page 39 • If Voice SVC recognizes the name you said, the Contact entry information for that name displays on the screen. • If Voice SVC does not recognize the name you said, a choice list of up to three names displays on the screen, and Voice SVC prompts you with “Did you say?”...

  • Page 40: Adding A New Contacts Entry

    Highlight the searched for Contact. • Press to call the Contact. • Press to view the Contact information. Adding a New Contacts Entry You can use either of two methods to add an entirely new entry to Contacts. Dial Method Using the keypad, enter the number you wish to add to your Contacts.
  • Page 41 Use the Navigation key to review the information for the entry that you wish to change, then press Edit Contact screen displays on the screen. Highlight the particular information you want to add or change. • Press to backspace and delete numbers or letters. •...
  • Page 42 Press Options and select the pause option to add to the number sequence. • Wait: A hard pause (waits for input from you). • 2-Sec Pause: A 2-second pause after which dialing resumes. Press to store the number to Contacts. Pause Dial from Contacts If you stored the number using 2-second pause(s), simply find the Contacts entry, highlight the number, and press...

  • Page 43: Saving A Number After A Call

    Once you finish a call, you can store the caller’s number to your Contacts list. Note: If the call was incoming and Caller ID information was unavailable, then the Save option is also unavailable. Press to end your call. The call time, length of call, phone number, and name of the party (if available) display on the screen.
  • Page 44 After entering the Contacts entry name, do not press Instead, highlight a number field. Press Options. The following options display on the screen: • Set Speed Dial: Assign a speed dial number. • Set as default: Set the number the phone will dial when Contacts dialing, speed dialing, or voice dialing.

  • Page 45: Contacts Groups

    Select an Unassigned Speed Dial number or enter an Unassigned Speed Dial number in the Go To field using the keypad. Important!: Do not enter Speed Call numbers 1, 211, 311, 411, 611, or 911. These numbers are already assigned to Voicemail (001), to Information (411), to Customer Care (611), and to emergency use (911).
  • Page 46 Highlight the Group field, then press Edit The Select Group screen displays on the screen showing Groups similar to the following: • No Groups • Business • Colleague • Family • Friends Select the Group to which you want to assign the selected Contact and press You are returned to the New Contact/Edit Contact screen and the selected Group name populates the Group field.
  • Page 47 Press Done when you have marked the Contacts you want to add to the group. “Contact added to group” displays on the screen, followed by the selected Group list including the added Contacts. Remove Contacts Entry from a Group In standby mode, press Menu The Group List screen displays on the screen.

  • Page 48: Memory Info

    The Memory Info menu option lets you view the amount 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 Info. The Memory Info Contacts screen displays on the screen showing the Total amount of memory in your phone, the amount of memory Used to store Contacts entries, and the remaining (Free) for Contacts entries.

  • Page 49: Section 6: Messages

    Section 6: Messages This section explains how to send or receive different types of messages. This section also describes the features and functionality associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your phone is able to send and receive Text messages to compatible phones and devices.
  • Page 50 • Deferred Delivery: Sets a delay time before the phone sends a message. • Delivery Ack: Choose On or Off — Requests confirmation when your message is received. • Add To Contacts: Save the recipient’s number or Email address as a Contacts list entry.

  • Page 51: Receive Text Messages

    When you receive a message in standby mode, the ringer sounds (unless turned off) and New Message displays on the screen along with the closed envelope icon ( Select one of the following, displayed options. View Now: Opens the message, where you have the option to •...

  • Page 52: Chat View

    In standby mode, press Messages screen displays on the screen. Select the new message. The new text message displays on the screen in Chat View. (For more information, refer to “Chat View” on page 48.) Chat View Chat View mode is the default format for viewing text messages. In Chat View mode, you can view a series of text messages exchanged between your phone and another phone as if the messages were a chat session, instead of viewing only the...
  • Page 53 Enter a subject for the Picture message using the keypad. (For more information, refer to “Entering Text” on page 30.) Press the Navigation key Down then enter the message text in the Text field using the keypad. (For more information, refer to “Entering Text” on page 30.) Your new picture displays in the Picture field.

  • Page 54: Send Picture Messages In Standby Mode

    Send Picture messages to recipients with a compatible phone or other device, and accompany the Picture message with a voice memo, ring tone, or downloaded melody. Tip: You can send a Picture message to up to ten recipients. Enter each recipient’s address or phone number in a separate Send To field of the Picture message composer.

  • Page 55: Receive Picture Messages

    If you wish to insert a sound into your Picture message, use the Down navigation key to highlight the Sound: field press Sound; otherwise, proceed to step 12. The My Ringtones screen displays on the screen showing the following options: •...
  • Page 56 Select one of the following options: • View Now: Retrieves and opens the message, where you have the option to Erase, Reply, Forward, Save Pic, Save Sound, Save Quick Text, Lock or Add to Contexts. • View Later: Saves the message to your inbox, where you can view it later, then returns your phone to standby mode.

  • Page 57: Message Boxes

    • Extract: Calls the sender of the received message. Select an option to invoke its function. Note: For more information on received picture message options, see “Inbox” on page 53. Message Boxes Your phone stores messages in any one of five message boxes. The subsections that follow describe each message box in detail.
  • Page 58 Press Options and select one of the following: • Reply: Compose and send a reply message to the originator of the received message. • Reply With Copy: Compose and send a reply message to the originator of the received message and include a copy of the original message.

  • Page 59: Draft Box

    Press Options and select one of the following: • Forward: Send the highlighted message to another recipient. • Resend: Re-send the highlighted message to the original recipient. • Lock / Unlock: Block/permit erasure of the highlighted message. • Add To Contacts: Save the recipient’s number to your Contacts. •...
  • Page 60 • Delivery Ack: Choose On or Off — Requests confirmation when your message is received. • Add To Contacts: Save the recipient’s number or Email address as a Contacts list entry. • Remove Pic (Pic Msg only): Remove the picture from your message.

  • Page 61: Erase Messages

    Listen Later: Returns you to standby mode where you can later • choose to call your mailbox and review your messages. Listen to Voicemail Later If you choose to review your voicemail messages at a later time: In standby mode, press Messages Voicemail screen displays on the screen, showing the number of new voicemail messages received and the date and time the latest message was received.

  • Page 62: Text Message Settings

    • Voicemail #: Enter the voicemail number to the voice mailbox answering this dialed number. • Entry Mode: Choose the default method for entering text into messages. • callback #: Choose whether to include a callback phone number with your outgoing messages, and enter the number to include. •...

  • Page 63: Section 7: Camera

    Section 7: Camera Use your R261 phone to take full color digital pictures, display them on your phone’s vivid color display, and instantly share them with family and friends. It’s fun, and as easy to use as a traditional point-and-click camera. This section explains how you can do the following: Take pictures with the phone’s built-in digital camera.
  • Page 64 Tip: You can change a number of the camera’s settings to suit particular uses for your pictures. See “Picture Options” on page 63 for more information. Pictures When taking pictures of moving subjects or subjects you cannot pose, such as children and pets, the camera’s Multi Shot mode simplifies the process of taking multiple pictures in quick succession.

  • Page 65: Camera Screen Layout

    Press Take when the image that you wish to capture displays on the screen. The camera takes one picture (Single Shot or Frame Shot) or multiple pictures in quick succession (Series Shot or Mosaic Shot). The picture displays on the screen. Series Shot Press Done to save the pictures to memory.
  • Page 66 • Series Shot: Takes a series ( photos automatically or manually when you press The number of photos taken depends upon the Series Shot setting. • Mosaic Shot: Takes multiple shots individually when you press Take. The number of shots taken depends upon the Divided Shot setting.

  • Page 67: Picture Options

    – View Mode: Selections are: - Landscape: Your pictures are wider than they are tall. - Portrait: Your pictures are taller than they are wide. – Shutter Sound: makes a sound when you press the Camera key to take a photo. Selections are: Off, Shutter, OK, or DingDong. –...

  • Page 68: Send Pictures

    • Send: Send the currently displayed or highlighted picture as a Picture message. • Set As: Assign the currently displayed or highlighted picture to be standby screen Main Wallpaper, as a Picture ID for someone in your Contacts list, or as Front Wallpaper. •...

  • Page 69: Section 8: Brew

    Section 8: Brew The Brew application allows you to download full featured applications over the air including games, personalized ring tones, pictures, and more. You can send and receive instant messages and email, or browse the web to catch up on all the latest news.

  • Page 70: Section 9: Multimedia And Web

    Section 9: Multimedia and Web This section outlines your phone’s multimedia and web functions. Accessing Multimedia In standby mode, press Menu, then select Multimedia. The following sub-menus display on the screen: • Camera: Lets you launch and set up your phone’s camera. (For more information, refer to “Camera”...

  • Page 71: My Ringtones

    – Set As: Assign the selected picture as the Main Wallpaper, as the Picture ID for a Contact, or as the Front Wallpaper. Erase Images: Erases one or more selected images. – – Rename: Change the file name of the selected image. –...

  • Page 72: Brew

    – Lock / Unlock: Prevent/permit deletion of the highlighted file. – Erase: Delete the highlighted file. – Rename: Change the name of the highlighted file. – Ringtone Info: Displays information about the selected file, such as the file name, the file type, and the data size. Press to return to the previous menu.

  • Page 73: Web Browser

    Note: For more information, contact your Wireless Carrier. Launching Brew In standby mode, press Menu The Brew menu displays on the screen as shown. Applications Shopping and Downloading (Brew) Download games, ring tones, e-mail, and more using Mobile Shop. Note: For information on airtime charges, contact your Wireless Carrier. At the Brew menu, highlight MobileShop, then press Catalog and follow the instructions in your...

  • Page 74: Section 10: Tools

    Section 10: Tools This section explains how to use your phone’s productivity assistance tools and utilities to schedule events, set reminders, perform calculations, and more. Tools Menu Tools is a suite of Personal Information Manager (PIM) applications such as a Calendar, and Memo Pad that run on your phone.
  • Page 75 Registered List provides a list of Bluetooth wireless technology devices previously connected to your handset. In standby mode, press Menu Tools Bluetooth Registered List. The Bluetooth screen displays on the screen showing a list of devices previously connected to your device.

  • Page 76: Calendar

    Press Yes to connect with the device now. – or – Press No to connect with the device at a later time. Connecting to a Bluetooth Device From the Registered List, In standby mode, press Menu Registered List. Select the desired device. Note: If you are unable to pair with the device a pop-up displays on the screen.
  • Page 77 Press Options while viewing the calendar to access other options: • Go to Date: Lets you jump to any date you specify. • Go to Today: Lets you jump to today’s date. • Weekly: Switches from a full month calendar to a single week calendar.

  • Page 78: Memo Pad

    Highlight the Reminder field, and set the Reminder to Off or to select a reminder interval. Highlight the Alert time field, then select the amount of time before the event occurs that you wish to be notified. Press Save to store the event in your calendar. An alert notifies you prior to the event, if one was selected.
  • Page 79 Press Add and create a new alarm. A Set Alarm 1 screen displays the following: • Alarm • Time • Frequency • Ringer Highlight the options you wish to change, then select values for the options. Use the keypad to enter the Time for the alarm. Press when you’re finished entering and selecting values for the alarm.

  • Page 80: World Time

    Highlight an existing alarm. Press Options. Select from the following options: • On / Off: Enables or disables the highlighted alarm while retaining the current settings. • Add new alarm: Define a new alarm. • Erase this alarm: Deletes the highlighted alarm. •...

  • Page 81: Calculator

    Hawaii Alaska San Francisco Los Angeles Do one of the following: • Press DST On [the DST on icon ( Savings Time (DST) for the displayed time zone or press DST Off to display standard time. • Press Options and select Set as Home Zone to set the displayed time zone as the home time zone for your phone.

  • Page 82: Stop Watch

    You can use this menu to set a stop watch. In standby mode, press Menu Tools Stop Watch. Press to Start, Stop, and continue the stopwatch count. Press Record at the start of each succeeding event/lap to record the completion time for the previous event/lap.
  • Page 83 The Currency Converter includes long-term average exchange rates as default values. To review and/or change a default exchange rate to the current exchange rate, do the following: In standby mode, press Menu Currency. Press Rate. The Exchange Rate list for the USD (U.S. Dollars) currency displays on the screen.

  • Page 84: Tip Calculator

    Highlight the Exchange Rate field and enter a decimal exchange rate for the new currency using the keypad. (For more information, refer to “Entering Numbers” on page 31.) Note: Press to enter the decimal point. The Exchange Rate field only accepts up to 5 digits after the decimal point.
  • Page 85 To start Voice SVC, do one of the following: In standby mode, press and hold • “Say a Command” displays on the screen and is pronounced through the earpiece, followed by a list of available commands. In standby mode, press Menu •...

  • Page 86: Voice Settings

    When you use Voice SVC to make a call, you must end that call before you can use Voice SVC again. Voice Settings Choice Lists Voice SVC uses choice lists when it is not confident it has correctly recognized a name or number. In this case, it can display a list of up to three possible choices, and prompt you to confirm the correct one.
  • Page 87 Tips for Adapting Digit Dialing Use Adapt Digits in a quiet place. • Make sure you wait for the beep before starting to speak. • Speak clearly, and say each digit distinctly. • If you make a mistake while recording a sequence of digits, or if there •...
  • Page 88 Sound lets you specify what (if any) text prompts you want your phone to read to you through the earpiece. In standby mode, press Menu select Voice Settings Sound. Select the desired option and setting: • Prompts: Enables (On) or disables (Off) playing of prompts. •...

  • Page 89: Section 11: Changing The Phone Settings

    Section 11: Changing the Phone Settings This section explains how to customize your call and phone settings to suit your needs and preferences. Accessing Your Phone’s Settings In standby mode, press Menu Tip: To launch the Settings menu using a voice command — In standby mode, press and hold until the phone prompts, “Say a command.”...

  • Page 90: Display Settings

    • Main Display • Front Display Note: When you select Front Display, your Wallpaper selection automatically changes the Clock Format setting for the Front Clock to Samsung. (For more information, refer to “Clock Format” on page 86.) Select an image type: •...
  • Page 91 Note: The Clock Format setting for the Front Clock automatically changes to Samsung when you change the Wallpaper setting for the Front Display. (For more information, refer to “Wallpaper” on page 86.) A “Clock Format Set” message displays on the screen, and you are returned to the Clock Format menu.

  • Page 92: Sound Settings

    You can set the backlight for your display or keypad to remain on for a specified period of time or remain on as long as the folder is open. Note: Prolonged backlight use drains your battery faster. In standby mode, press Menu Settings Backlight...

  • Page 93: Master Volume

    The following sub-sections detail the available Sound Settings: Master Volume Use the Master Volume option to set the volume for incoming calls and alarms. In standby mode, press Menu Settings Master Volume. Use the Navigation key or the Volume key (on the left side of your phone) to change the volume level (Silence All, Vibrate, Low, Low/Medium, Medium, Medium/High, High).

  • Page 94: Call Settings

    You can set your phone to sound an alert whenever you enter or leave your service area, connect or disconnect a call, and other options. In standby mode, press Menu Settings Alerts Select the desired option: • Minute Beep: Sound an alert ten seconds before each elapsed minute of a call.

  • Page 95: Auto Answer

    In standby mode, press Menu Settings Call Answer. Select a Call Answer method: • Any Key: Press any key except the answer an incoming call. • Send Key: Press to answer an incoming call. • Flip Open: Flip open the phone to answer an incoming call. Tip: You can set your phone to answer calls automatically, without any input from you.

  • Page 96: Voice Privacy

    Your phone is fully TTY compatible. TTY equipment is connected to your phone through the headset connector on the right side of the phone. TTY Mode must be enabled before you can use your phone with a TTY device. In standby mode, press Menu Settings Call...

  • Page 97: Phone Settings

    The Phone Settings options let you tailor your phones basic operations. To access the Phone Settings sub-menu, do the following: In standby mode, press Menu Settings. The Phone Settings sub-menu displays on the screen. The following sub-sections detail the available Phone Settings. Airplane Mode When set to On, Airplane Mode disables all radio functions of your phone.
  • Page 98 Locking the phone limits all outgoing calls except calls to 911 emergency and the three user-programmable emergency numbers. You can lock the phone manually during use, or set the phone to lock automatically when it is turned on. With the phone in lock mode, you can answer incoming calls, but you must unlock the phone to place outgoing calls (except to emergency and secret numbers).
  • Page 99 Note: Emergency number 911 is hard-coded into the phone. 911 is available any time, even when the phone is locked or restricted. If you call 911 a tone plays and an Emergency prompt displays for the call duration. At the Security sub-menu, select Emergency #. Select one of three emergency number entries.

  • Page 100: Nam Selection

    Restriction lets you limit the use of your phone to make outgoing calls and/or to receive incoming calls to any numbers, to no numbers, or to calls from/to your Contacts. In standby mode, press Menu Settings Security Restriction. Select the type of calls or messages you want to allow or restrict.

  • Page 101: Quick Search

    Use the Set Time option to set the current date and time. Note: In digital service mode, the Set Time feature is disabled. The network adjusts time and date automatically. In standby mode, press Menu Settings Set Time. Select an option: •...

  • Page 102: Memory Info

    For example, to search for “Sally” you could enter: Press the Up navigation key. The Find screen displays on the screen showing the Contacts entries with names that correspond to your key entries. Highlight the desired Contacts entry. Press to call the highlighted Contact. Memory Info The Memory Info screen lets you review your phone’s available memory and helps you manage your files stored there.

  • Page 103: Section 12: Health And Safety Information

    Section 12: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. The terms “mobile device” or “cell phone” are used in this section to refer to your phone. Read this information before using your mobile device. Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals The U.S.
  • Page 104 While RF energy does not ionize particles, large amounts can increase body temperatures and cause tissue damage. Two areas of the body, the eyes and the testes, are particularly vulnerable to RF heating because there is relatively little blood flow in them to carry away excess heat. Research Results to Date: Is there a connection between RF and certain health problems? The results of most studies conducted to date say no.
  • Page 105 in Childhood and Adolescence (MOBI-KIDS) MOBI-KIDS is an international study investigating the relationship between exposure to radio frequency energy from communication technologies including cell phones and brain cancer in young people. This is an international multi-center study involving 14 European and non-European countries. Additional information about MOBI-KIDS can be found at http://www.creal.cat/programes-recerca/en_projectes-creal/ view.php?ID=39..
  • Page 106 Hands-free kits may include audio or Bluetooth® headsets and various types of body-worn accessories such as belt-clips and holsters. Combinations of these can be used to reduce RF energy absorption from cell phones. Headsets can substantially reduce exposure because the phone is held away from the head in the user's hand or in approved body-worn accessories.

  • Page 107: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Certification Information

    FCC RF Safety Program: • http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): • http://www.epa.gov/radtown/wireless-tech.html. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): • http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/. (Note: This web address is case sensitive.) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): • http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/. World Health Organization (WHO): •...

  • Page 108: Smart Practices While Driving

    Samsung is committed to promoting responsible driving and giving drivers the tools they need to...

  • Page 109: Battery Use And Safety

    Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile devices and their accessories in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. The use of these devices may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas. For example, only hands-free use may be permitted in certain areas.
  • Page 110 Samsung, even if they appear to be working properly. Do not place your battery in or near a heat source. Excessive • heating can damage the phone or the battery and could cause the phone or the battery to explode.

  • Page 111: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    Recycling programs for your mobile device, batteries, and accessories may not be available in your area. We've made it easy for you to recycle your old Samsung mobile device by working with respected take-back companies in every state in the country.

  • Page 112: Ul Certified Travel Charger

    Warning!: Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode. UL Certified Travel Charger The Travel Charger for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guidelines: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE.

  • Page 113: Gps & Agps

    Defense policy and the 2008 Federal Radio navigation Plan (FRP). Changes may affect the performance of location-based technology on your mobile device. Certain Samsung mobile devices can also use an Assisted Global Positioning System (AGPS), which obtains information from the cellular network to improve GPS performance. AGPS uses your...

  • Page 114: Emergency Calls

    The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years: Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: Liquids of any kind Keep the mobile device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits.

  • Page 115: Responsible Listening

    Dust and dirt Do not expose your mobile device to dust, dirt, or sand. Cleaning solutions Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the mobile device. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water solution. Shock or vibration Do not drop, knock, or shake the mobile device.
  • Page 116 Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you • choose to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment, use noise-cancelling headphones to block out background environmental noise. By blocking background environment noise, noise cancelling headphones should allow you to hear the music at lower volumes than when using earbuds.

  • Page 117: Operating Environment

    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 395 E Street, S.W. Suite 9200 Patriots Plaza Building Washington, DC 20201 Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4674) 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) Outside the U.S. 513-533-8328 Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/default.html 1-888-232-6348 TTY Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch your mobile device off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.

  • Page 118: Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    For more information see: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf- faqs.html#. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
  • Page 119 The intent of the HAC Act is to ensure reasonable access to telecommunications services for persons with hearing disabilities. While some wireless mobile devices are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise, and mobile devices also vary in the amount of interference they generate.

  • Page 120: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device

    usage” while using their hearing aid with the particular wireless mobile device. “Normal usage” in this context is defined as a signal quality that is acceptable for normal operation. The M mark is intended to be synonymous with the U mark. The T mark is intended to be synonymous with the UT mark.
  • Page 121 Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials • in the same compartment as the mobile device, its parts, or accessories. For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag • inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment near or in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area.

  • Page 122: Section 13: Warranty Information

    (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery; (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering; or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 123 During the applicable warranty period, provided the Product is returned in accordance with the terms of this Limited Warranty, SAMSUNG will repair or replace the Product, at SAMSUNG'S sole option, without charge. SAMSUNG may, at SAMSUNG's sole option, use rebuilt, reconditioned, or new parts or components when repairing any Product, or may replace the Product with a rebuilt, reconditioned or new Product.
  • Page 124 Limited Warranty or to make binding representations or claims, whether in advertising, presentations or otherwise, on behalf of SAMSUNG regarding the Products or this Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
  • Page 125 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 purchaser's purchase of the Product. To opt out, you must send notice by e-mail to optout@sta.samsung.com, with the subject line: "Arbitration Opt Out."...

  • Page 126: End User License Agreement For Software

    Software. You may not rent, lease, lend, sublicense or provide commercial hosting services with the Software. 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered as part of the product support services related to the Software provided to you, if any, related to the Software.
  • Page 127 8. TERMINATION. This EULA is effective until terminated. Your rights under this License will terminate automatically without notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination of this EULA, you must cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies, full or partial, of the Software.
  • Page 128 Purchaser agrees that SAMSUNG shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to caused by, or in...
  • Page 129 SAMSUNG SHALL BE DEEMED TO ALTER THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY REGARDING THIRD-PARTY APPLICATIONS, OR TO CREATE ANY WARRANTY. 11. Limitation of Liability. SAMSUNG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE ANY THIRD-PARTY...
  • Page 130 To avoid unintended information leaks and other problems of this sort, it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung’s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System (EFS) Clear which will eliminate all user memory and return all settings to default settings.

  • Page 131: Index

    Index Numerics 2-Sec Pause Activating Your Phone Adding Contacts Dial Method Menu Method Adjust key beep Ringer Setting Alerts Battery Charging Installing Low Battery Indicator Removing Battery Use & Safety Brew Applications Shopping and Downloading Launching Browser introduction Call Functions Adjusting the Call Volume Call Settings Auto Answer...
  • Page 132 Front Contrast Theme Wallpaper Do cell phones pose a health hazard? Editing Contacts Add Pauses Assigning a Ringtone Changing Speed Dial Numbers Email Address Name and Numbers Names and Numbers Emergency Calls Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Sig- nals FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices FCC Notice and Cautions Finding Contacts...
  • Page 133 Accessories Removing the Battery Responsible Listening Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile device Return to Last Menu Ringer Types, Assigning Roaming Samsung Mobile Products and Recy- cling Security Settings Change Lock Emergency # Lock Phone Resetting Your Phone Restriction Send Picture Messages...
  • Page 134 UL Certified Travel Charger Use the Travel Adapter Vibrate Mode Voice SVC About Voice SVC Choice Lists Digit Dialing Sensitivity Sound Voice Commands Voice Launch Voicemail Listen Setup Wallpaper Warranty Information...

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