Page 1 SCH-r561 P O R T A B L E D u a l - M o d e T E L E P H O N E User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
Page 2: Intellectual Property
Company aka 3M CORPORATION DELAWARE. ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Page 3: Disclaimer Of Warranties; Exclusion Of Liability
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 4: Table Of Contents
Getting Started ... 1 Closed View of Phone ......... . 1 Viewing the Display Screen .
Page 5 Launching Applications ........43 Ringers...
Page 6 Enable............82 Visibility .
Page 7 Manufacturer’s Warranty... 115 Index ... 118...
Page 8: Getting Started
Closed View of Phone 2. Volume Keys 3. Menu/OK Key 7. microSD 8. Alpha-numeric Keypad 1 Getting Started 1. Front LCD 4. Left Softkey 5. Music Store 6. TALK Key Card Slot 9. Headset Jack 10. Hole 11. Power/Accessory Connector 12.
Page 9 Front LCD: The Front LCD shows signal and battery strength, time, day, and date. It also displays incoming calls or messages. Volume Keys: Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in idle mode (with the phone open) or adjust the voice volume during a call. To mute the ringer during an incoming call, press the volume key up or down.
Page 10: Viewing The Display Screen
On or Off. When you receive an incoming call, press to ignore the call and send the call to voicemail. Camera/Camcorder Key: This key is used to launch the integrated digital camera. Microphone: The Microphone allows the other caller to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.
Page 11 indicates that you have missed scheduler. indicates that you have a missed alarm. indicates that you have a new message. indicates that the message is locked. indicates that the TTY option is On. indicates that your phone is in vibrate all mode. indicates that your phone is set to ringer plus vibrate mode.
Page 12 indicates that the handset is in Mute mode. indicates that the handset is in Key Mute mode. indicates that the handset is in Speaker mode. indicates that the handset is in Whisper mode. indicates that the Camera is enabled. indicates that the Camcorder is enabled. indicates that the self-timer function is enabled.
Page 13: Turning Your Phone On And Off
indicates that Bluetooth technology is connected. indicates that Bluetooth technology is active and hidden. Your phone can also display a handy glossary of icons: Press , select the Phone Support menu, and press Select Phone Info. Select Icon Glossary. Use the navigation keys to scroll through the list of icons. Turning Your Phone On and Off To turn your phone on: •...
Page 14: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Battery Capacity Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. When the battery runs low, the battery icon will blink to remind you to recharge the battery.
Page 15 Installing the Battery To install the LiIon battery: Press the top of the battery cover and slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow to release it. Lift the cover up by the bottom corners to remove it. Insert the bottom end of the battery into the phone housing by using the direction of the arrow printed on the battery.
Page 16 Always use a Samsung-approved desktop charger, travel adapter, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery. 9 Getting Started indicates that the battery is full. If the battery...
Page 17: Using The Travel Adapter
WARNING! FOR CONNECTION TO AN ELECTRICAL SUPPLY NOT LOCATED IN NORTH AMERICA, YOU MUST USE AN ADAPTER OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER OUTLET. USE OF THE WRONG ADAPTER COULD DAMAGE YOUR PHONE AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Page 18: Using A Microsd Memory Card In Your Phone
Note: It takes approximately 4 hours to fully recharge a completely drained standard battery. With the Samsung approved LiIon battery, you can recharge the battery before it drains completely. Using a microSD Memory Card in Your Phone...
Page 19 Note: To remove the card once it has been inserted, firmly push the end of the card further into the phone and release—the card should pop out of the memory card slot. If this does not work, repeat the process again. With the card now securely installed, resecure the plastic cover over the microSD slot on the phone.
Page 20: Phone Basics
Your handset supports a flexible user interface that allows you to modify the user interface via downloadable themes. The availability of a custom user interface is subject to your carrier. The following description of the basic capabilities of the phone is a general description and not specific to a particular user interface. However, there are some general principles that govern the handset's user interface.
Page 21 Tip: Some networks support + dialing. + dialing automatically indicates to the network that you are dialing an international call and adds the international dialing prefix (typically ‘011’) to the call automatically. To use + dialing, press and hold the 0 key (until the + appears) before entering the phone number. To answer an incoming call: Make sure your phone is on.
Page 22: In-Call Options
During a call, use the left softkey microphone. Additional actions are available by pressing the right softkey Options during a call. (To select an option, press the corresponding keypad number or highlight the option and press • (1) Speaker On or Speaker Off allows you to activate or deactivate the speakerphone.
Page 23 Note: The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified as Unknown ID or Restricted Number. Saving a Phone Number You can store up to 600 phone numbers in the Contacts list. (For more information, see "Adding a New Contact" on page 60.) Enter a phone number from standby mode.
Page 24: Abbreviated Dial
You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as Voicemail or credit card billing numbers. There are two types of pauses available on your phone: • Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you press •...
Page 25: Using Caller Id
Select On and press Input the five or six digit prefix (for example, area code and prefix) and press Making an Abbreviated Dial Call Enter the last four or five digits of the phone number. Abbrev. Dial is displayed in the lower left corner with the prefix digits displayed. Note: If there is more than one Contact entry that matches the last four or five digits, a list is displayed which allows you to select the desired number to call.
Page 26: Making A Three-Way Call
To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: • Press . (This puts the first caller on hold and answers the second call.) To switch back to the first caller: • Press again. Making a Three-Way Call With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time.
Page 27 Your phone is compatible with selected TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission. Your phone and TTY device will connect via a special cable that plugs into your phone's headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the connector cable.
Page 28: Entering Text
To change the character input mode: When you display a screen where you can enter text, press the right softkey Select a character input mode: • T9 (English): To enter characters using predictive T9 Text Input (see page 21). • Alpha: To enter characters by tapping the keypad (see page 22).
Page 29: Alpha Mode
Alpha Mode To enter characters by tapping the keypad, select the Alpha mode. Press the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears. Use the key to switch between uppercase, lowercase, and mixed case. To enter text using Alpha: From a text entry screen, press the right softkey select Text Mode, and then select Alpha.
Page 30 To enter “emoticons” (smileys): • Select the Emoticons mode. To enter an emoticon, press the corresponding number key indicated on the display. Use the navigation keys to scroll up or down to see additional emoticons. Emoticons are also referred to as “smileys”, which are icons that express an emotion through a facial expression.
Page 31: Roaming
Roaming Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the network. Other Digital Networks Note: You may pay a higher per-minute rate for roaming calls. Roaming on Other Digital Networks When you’re roaming, you may not be able to access certain features, such as web services.
Page 32: Update Prl
Update PRL You can manually update your PRL (Preferred Roaming List) to access additional networks provided by new roaming partners of your service provider, or by new systems that have been enabled. This typically results in either a better signal or expanded coverage.
Page 33: Voice Service
Voice Service Voice recognition allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported by your phone. To activate voice recognition: Press and hold command.) Wait for the beep and then say one of the following commands: • Call <Name or #> •...
Page 34 If the phone asks you, "Did You Say," followed by an incorrect number, say No. (If there are other alternatives, the phone will prompt you with the next one. You can also press the navigation key up or down to select the correct number from the Choice List, and then press Alternatively, you can call a person in your Contacts by saying the name of the person, exactly as it is entered in your Contacts.
Page 35 • If the phone asks you, "Did You Say," followed by an incorrect name, say No. (If there are other alternatives, the phone will prompt you with the next one. You can also press the navigation key up or down to select the correct address from the Choice List.) Compose your message using the keypad.
Page 36: Customizing Voice Service
Time plays back and displays current date and time information. • Signal Strength plays back and displays current signal strength. • Network plays back and displays the type of network coverage. • Battery plays back and displays the current level of battery charge. •...
Page 37 Tip: To reset voice, press Reset Voice while in the Adaptation menu. Changing Audio Guidance Mode By default, your phone is set to prompt mode and provides audio prompts such as “Please say a command”. To change the audio guidance mode: Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press Select More...
Page 38: Main Menu
User Interface The SCH-r561 is equipped with the capability to provide multiple user interfaces that can provide a different look and feel, and be customized to user preference. The availability of a customized user interface is subject to your service provider.
Page 39: Menu Layout
Select Menu Style. Select Grid Menu or List Menu and press Menu Layout The grid menu consists of the following menus: 1: Web 4: Ringers 7: Contacts *: Tools The list menu consists of the same menus in the following order: 1: Web 2: Entertainment 3: My Downloads...
Page 40 features: • Calls: Manage incoming, outgoing, missed, and recent calls. Please see "Calls" on page 59 for more information. • Contacts: Manage your phone book. Please see "Contacts" on page 60 for detail description. • Camera: Use the Camera and Camcorder features. Please see "Camera" on page 63 for more information.
Page 41: Web
When you launch the browser, the phone will connect to the Internet and the service indicator icon will display. Launching the Web Browser • Activate the main menu, highlight the Web menu, and press The first time you use the Web Browser, you will be prompted to go through a setup process that takes approximately three minutes.
Page 42 Using the Menu to Navigate By pressing the Menu softkey, you can navigate between web pages. Press the Menu softkey and select one of the following options: Home to return to the carrier’s home page. Forward one web page (if you have not returned from a previous web page, this option is greyed out).
Page 43: Entertainment
Entertainment The Entertainment menu allows you to listen, view, and download media content onto your phone. The content can be streamed to your phone from your network provider's server, which allows you to stay up to date, or from your memory card. After you access the Entertainment menu, you will see the following options: •...
Page 44: Memory Card
Select a song track and press To exit the music player: • Press . When the phone prompts you to confirm, highlight Exit and press Music Player Controls • Press to play or pause the current track. • Press the right navigation key to skip to the next song in the current playlist. •...
Page 45 Select Connect to PC. The phone now appears as a removable disk on your computer. Warning: Call is disabled when the device is connected as a mass storage device. Using your computer’s navigation systems, transfer your files between the computer and the phone. Warning: Do not disconnect the phone from the data cable while transferring files! Please follow proper shutdown procedure for removable storage device to avoid file corruption.
Page 46 Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of your Mobile Directory Number or try 1234. If none of these work, call Customer Service at 1- 800-Samsung. Press the left soft key for Cancel.
Page 47 Using the navigation keys, highlight ALL, Phone or Card and press .The amount of storage space used and available is displayed on-screen. When you are finished, press the left softkey for Done. Entertainment 40...
Page 48: My Downloads
You can download the following types of items to your phone: • Ringers allows you to download and assign ringer types to voice calls. • Screen Savers allows you to download and assign screen savers to your phone. • Games allows you to download and play games. You can also play pre- installed demo games.
Page 49: Playing Games
Press the right softkey and select Set As... Select Voice Calls. Note: Ringers for Contacts, Messages, Alarms, and Schedules can also be set. Select With Caller ID or No Caller ID. Press to exit. Note: Downloaded ringers are also available through the Settings menu (see "To select Ringer Types for Voice Calls, Messages and Schedule:"...
Page 50: Launching Applications
Select the game you wish to play and press Follow the on-screen instructions to play the game. When you are finished, select Exit (or Quit) or press Launching Applications Activate the main menu, highlight the My Downloads menu, and press Highlight Applications and press Select the application you wish to launch and press Follow the on-screen instructions to launch the application.
Page 51: Ringers
Ringers Volume To adjust the volume of the ringer and voice: Activate the main menu, highlight the Ringers menu, and press Select Ringer Settings. Select Volume. Select Ringer, Voice, Headset, Speaker Phone, Text Message, Pic/ Video Message, or More... • For Ringer, press the navigation key up or down until the desired volume level is selected.
Page 52: Alerts
My Downloads include all the ringtones you have previously downloaded. • My Video includes videos you have recorded and can be used for playback. To select Ringer Types for Voice Calls, Messages and Schedule: Activate the main menu, highlight the Ringers menu, and press Select Ringer Settings.
Page 53: Key Tones
• Signal Fade/Call Drop: An alert tone is sounded when your phone partially loses signal due to network conditions or leaving network coverage area. • Power On: An alert tone is sounded when powering on. • Power Off: An alert tone is sounded when powering off. To enable or disable alert sounds: Activate the main menu, highlight the Ringers menu, and press Select Ringer Settings.
Page 54 Select Key Tones Off or Level 1-8 and press To select a tone length: Activate the main menu, highlight the Ringers menu, and press Select Ringer Settings. Select Key Tones. Select Tone Length. Select Short or Long and press 47 Ringers to save and exit.
Page 55: Messaging
Messaging After you access the Messaging menu, you will see the following options: • Send Message allows you to send text, picture and video messages. • Text Messages allows you to view text messages that you have received, sent, and saved. •...
Page 56 Symbols changes the text entry mode to Symbol. For more information, see page 22. • Number changes the text entry mode to Numbers. • Emoticons allows you to add emoticons such as : ) to your message. • Text Options allows you to access the following options: •...
Page 57: Pic/Video Messages
Compose your reply, or use a pre-composed messages. • To type a message, use your keypad to enter text. Use the right softkey • To use pre-written messages, press the right softkey and select Add Preset Message. Press the corresponding number on the keypad to enter the preset message response.
Page 58: Instant Messaging
Right soft key or email address and press Using the navigation keys select: • In Phone, Memory Card or Online Albums to send a picture that is already saved. Use the navigation keys to highlight a picture and press A checkmark appears beside the picture. You can select more than one picture.
Page 59: E-Mail
Follow the on-screen instructions. E-Mail Your phone is capable of accessing online e-mails using the preloaded My Email application. To access the online e-mail service: Activate the main menu, highlight the Messaging menu, and press Select Email. Follow the on-screen instructions. Voicemail All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your Voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off.
Page 60: Settings
Using One-Touch Message Access • Press and hold 1 on your phone’s keypad. Follow the system prompts. Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your Messages Activate the main menu, highlight the Messaging menu, and press Select Voicemail. Select Call Voicemail to call the Voicemail server.
Page 61 Select Settings. General General settings affect voice mail, text and picture/video messages. • Notification: Allows you to configure whether new messages will appear with a pop-up message or with an icon. • Quick Messages: Allows you to edit, delete or add pre-written messages. •...
Page 62 Select Yes. To add a preset message: In the Settings menu, select General. Select Quick Messages. Press the right softkey Select Add New. Enter your message using the keypad. Press the left softkey to the list. Note: When you send a message using Quick Messages, the last message selected automatically displays as the first choice when sending a new message.
Page 63 Select one of the following options: • Voicemail • Text Message • Pic/Video Message Press the navigation key left or right to select between Ring Tones, Melodies, or My Downloads and press Press the navigation key down to preview the first ringer. Press left or right to preview the other ringers associated with the ringer group selected.
Page 64 Edit Signature allows you to create a signature of up to 15 characters that is automatically appended to all your text messages. Save in Outbox To turn the In the Settings menu, select Text Message. Select Save in Outbox. Press the navigation key up or down to select Yes or No and press to select.
Page 65 Press the navigation key up or down to select On or Off and press select. Messaging 58...
Page 66: Calls
Your phone will display calls you have missed. You can also access your list of recent calls from the idle screen by pressing the Calls Options When in a Recent History menu (call history in threaded structure), press the right softkey for Options to select one of the following options for a call: •...
Page 67: Contacts
Contacts Finding Contacts Activate the main menu, highlight the Contacts menu, press Select Contacts Scroll down through your list of contacts to highlight the name and press to make the call. Adding a New Contact Your phone can store up to 600 phone numbers. Each contact entry can store up to a total of seven phone numbers, three email addresses, one URL, one memo, and each entry’s name can contain up to 64 characters.
Page 68: Backup
Press the right softkey Select Edit Contact. Select the phone number (Home, Work, etc.) to be edited. Press and hold just the last digit. Enter the phone number and press Select the Number Type using the navigation keys (Mobile, Home, Work, Pager, Fax, or Others) and press Press the left softkey To select a ringer type for an entry:...
Page 69: Missed Alerts
Missed Alerts The Missed Alerts menu serves as a centralized location so you don’t have to go through different menus to check for missed calls, unheard voice mail or unread messages, etc. This menu is only a reminder. The actual information is still saved in the various locations even when the missed alert has been viewed.
Page 70: Camera
You can activate the camera and take pictures when the phone is open. In addition to taking pictures, you can also record, view, and send videos to your friends and family with your phone’s built-in video camera. To take a picture: Activate the main menu, highlight the Camera menu, and press Select Camera.
Page 71 When you are finished recording, press the left softkey Done. Camera and Camcorder Options Once you have captured the picture or video, you can press the right softkey for Options (Next if you are in Camcorder mode) and select one of the following options: •...
Page 72 Resolution allows you to change the resolution of images. Images taken at a higher resolution require more memory to save. The available sizes are 2M, 1.3M, High, Med, or Low. Tip: While in Capture mode, the zoom feature is available using the navigation keys. As the resolution increases, zooming capability is reduced.
Page 73: My Albums
Camcorder Options The settings associated with the full-color digital camcorder allow you to customize how the camcorder operates when taking videos. To set a camcorder option: Start the camera. For more information, see "To record a video:" on page Press the right softkey Press the number key corresponding to the desired option.
Page 74: My Albums Options
indicated by either a camera or a camcorder icon in the top right corner. • To select/unselect the currently-highlighted picture or video, press • To view the currently-highlighted picture or video, press the left softkey • To access the video or picture options, press the right softkey for Options.
Page 75: Send Pic/Video
Once you have received confirmation that your account has been successfully registered, you may upload and share pictures and access the Picture Messaging Web site. To access the Picture Messaging Web site: From your computer’s web browser, go to the Picture messaging web site provided by your service provider.
Page 76: Print
videos you wish to send press the left softkey • Select Take New Picture to take a new picture prior to sending your message. For more information on taking a picture, see "To take a picture:" on page 63. • Select Take New Video to take a new video prior to sending your message.
Page 77: Settings And Info
Highlight Copies and press the navigation key left or right to select the desired number of copies to print. Press the navigation key down to select Size. Press the navigation key left or right to select one of the following sizes: •...
Page 78 Status Bar You can set whether the status bar icons are displayed onscreen while taking pictures or recording videos. Select On or Off and press Account Info The Account Info screen allows you to check the details of your online album(s), such as your account number, the number of pictures you have loaded, and comments.
Page 79: Tools
Tools After you access Tools menu, you will see the following options: • GPS Nav allows you to launch the GPS Navigation system application on your phone. • Alarm Clock allows you to set multiple alarm times on your phone. •...
Page 80: Calendar
Press the navigation key down once and enter the alarm time. Press the navigation key down once to select the desired ringer. (Cycle through the ringers by pressing the navigation key left or right.) Press the navigation key down once to select the alarm frequency. Press the navigation key left or right and select one of the following options: •...
Page 81 Set the event details using the navigation keys. Press up and down to move between options and press left and right to change the currently- highlighted options: Event Type, Reminder, Recurrence, Alarm Ringer, Start (starting time), End (end time), and go to Contact. (When the scheduled event occurs, this entry will be displayed onscreen, making the person convenient to contact.) When you are finished with the event details, press the left softkey...
Page 82 If you have one or more events scheduled for today, they are displayed. Press the left softkey Enter the task description using the keypad and press the left softkey for Next. Press the navigation keys left or right to select a Low or High priority. Enter the Due Time and Date using the keypad.
Page 83 Select Calendar. Select Countdown. • If there are no existing countdowns, the New Countdown screen is automatically displayed. • If you have one or more composed memos, they are displayed. Press the left softkey Enter a name using the keypad and press Enter the time and date values and press the left softkey To view a countdown: Activate the main menu, highlight the Tools menu, and press...
Page 84: Calculator
To delete all scheduled events: Activate the main menu, highlight the Tools menu, and press Select Calendar. Select Scheduler. Press the right softkey Select Delete All. Highlight Yes with the navigation key and press Calculator To use the calculator: Activate the main menu, highlight the Tools menu, and press Select Calculator.
Page 85: Bluetooth
If more than one person is paying, choose # paying and enter the number. The total amount of the tip is shown in Tip ($) and the amount each person pays in You pay. Bluetooth For information on pairing Bluetooth devices, see "Pairing Bluetooth Devices" on page 83.
Page 86: Voice Memo
Press the right softkey Select Delete to erase the highlighted memo or Delete All to erase all memos. Highlight Yes with the navigation key and press To send a saved memo: Activate the main menu, highlight the Tools menu, and press Select Memo Pad.
Page 87 Press the right softkey countdown completion. Note: When recording a conversation during a call, only the other speaker's audio is recorded. Reviewing and Erasing Memos To play the voice memos you have recorded: Activate the main menu, highlight the Tools menu, and press Select Voice Memo.
Page 88: Voice Service
To edit a voice memo caption: Activate the main menu, highlight the Tools menu, and press Select Voice Memo. Select Review. (The phone displays a list of saved memos, with the first one selected.) Highlight the desired memo. Press the right softkey Edit the caption and press the left softkey Viewing Voice Memo Information To view voice memo information:...
Page 89: Bluetooth
The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 10 meters (30 feet). Note: There are many Bluetooth devices in the market whose compatibility with the SCH-r561 cannot be guaranteed. Enable By default, your device’s Bluetooth functionality is turned off.
Page 90: Device Name
Visible for 3min allows other devices three minutes before changing your status to hidden. • Hidden prevents other Bluetooth devices from detecting and identifying your phone. Device Name Your phone’s Bluetooth name will appear to other in-range Bluetooth devices, depending on your Visibility settings. To change your Bluetooth name for your phone: Activate the main menu, highlight the Tools menu, and press Select Bluetooth.
Page 91: Options
If no devices are currently listed, press the left softkey Select Search and press in-range Bluetooth devices. Select the device you wish to pair with and press the left softkey Add to list. Enter the passkey and press The name of the Bluetooth device is displayed. Press the left softkey for Done.
Page 92 • Info allows you to view information about the highlighted trusted device. 85 Bluetooth...
Page 93: Settings
You can set which interface to use to navigate menus on your phone. To change the phone interface: Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press Select Display. Select Phone Interface. Select Samsung or Bell and press Settings 86...
Page 94 You can change the brightness of the LCD screen, making it brighter or dimmer. To change the brightness setting: Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press Select Display. Select Brightness. Using the navigation keys, select a brightness level and press Backlight The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen is backlit after any key press is made.
Page 95 Select Display. Select Power Save Mode. Select On or Off. Turning on the power save mode will slow down the user interface response in order to conserve power. Press to save and exit. Keypad Light The keypad light setting lets you select how long the keypad light is on after any key press is made.
Page 96: Sounds
Note: Greeting menu does not appear when using the Bell phone interface. Sounds Volume To adjust the volume of the ringer and voice: Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press Select Sounds. Select Volume. Select Ringer, Voice, Headset, Speaker Phone, Text Message, Pic/ Video Message, or More...
Page 97 • Ring Tones include a variety of standard ringer types. • Melodies include a variety of musical melodies. • My Downloads include all the ringtones you have previously downloaded. • My Video includes videos you have recorded and can be used for playback. To select Ringer Types for Voice Calls, Messages and Schedule: Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press Select Sounds.
Page 98 Service Change: An alert tone is sounded when you come in or out of your coverage area. • Call Connect: An alert tone is sounded when you are initially connected. • Signal Fade/Call Drop: An alert tone is sounded when your phone partially loses signal due to network conditions or leaving network coverage area.
Page 99 Select Sounds. Select Key Tones. Select Tone Volume. Select Key Tones Off or Level 1-8 and press To select a tone length: Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press Select Sounds. Select Key Tones. Select Tone Length. Select Short or Long and press to save and exit.
Page 100: Messages
Messages See "Settings" on page 53 for information on messaging settings. Text Entry The Text Entry menu allows you to customize how T9 text entry mode functions on your handset. For more information, see "T9 Text Input" on page 21. Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press Select Text Entry.
Page 101: Phone Info
• Contacts Press to save and exit. Phone Info See "Phone Info" on page 104 for information on this function. More... Auto Keyguard To set your phone’s Auto Keyguard settings: Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press Select More...
Page 102 Select Clear Bookmarks, Clear Cache, Clear Cookies, or Edit Homepage. Call Setup Call Setup options allow you to set up the following options: Auto Answer To answer calls when your phone is connected to an optional hands-free car kit or head set: Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press Select More...
Page 103 Call Answer To set the actions required to answer an incoming call: Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press Select More... and then Call Setup. Select Call Answer and select Any Key or Talk Key. Press to save and exit. Contacts Match With the Contacts Match feature on, you can dial the last few digits and press To set up Contacts Match:...
Page 104 To create speed dial entries: Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press Select More... and then Contacts. Select Speed Dial. A list of current speed dials is displayed. Using the navigation keys, select a number and press the left soft key for Assign.
Page 105 Headset Mode Turbo Button Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press Select More... Select Headset Mode. Select Turbo Button. Select On or Off and press Ringer Sound The ringer sound feature directs audio exclusively to either the phone’s speaker or to the headset.
Page 106 Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Insurance Number or Mobile Directory Number or try 0000. If none of these work, call Customer Service at 1-800-Samsung. Select Restrict or Lock.
Page 107 Lock Camera/Pictures When your camera is locked, you must enter your lock code before taking any pictures or viewing stored pictures. Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press Select More... Select Restrict and Lock. Select Camera/Pictures. Enter your lock code. Select On or Off and press Roaming See "Roaming"...
Page 108: Security
Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Insurance Number or Mobile Directory Number or try 0000. If none of these work, call Customer Service at 1-800-Samsung. Changing the Lock Code Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press Select More...
Page 109: Erase/Reset
Erase/Reset You can erase your Contacts, Downloads, Pics/Video, Voice Memos or Message. Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press Select More... Select Security. Select Erase/Reset. Select Erase Web Cookies, Erase Web History, Erase Web Cache, Erase Contacts, Erase My Downloads, Erase Pic/Video Message, or Erase Messages.
Page 110: Reset Phone
Reset Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press Select More... Select Security. Select Erase/Reset. Select Reset Phone. Press the left softkey Select Yes and press Select Yes again to confirm and press 103 Security...
Page 111: Phone Support
Phone Support The Phone Support menu allows you to access customer service assistance and information about your account by launching the web browser. Phone Info The Phone Info screen displays information about your handset’s current hardware and software. The Icon Glossary option can help you identify a display icon whose function you have forgotten.
Page 112: Text Assistance
Text Assistance This function sends an empty text message. Activate the main menu, highlight the Phone Support menu, and press Select Text Assistance. An empty text message is sent. You will receive a text message in your Inbox inbox shortly asking you to reply with your query.
Page 113: Landscape Mode
Landscape Mode Landscape View of Your Phone Display screen QWERTY keypad Left landscape softkey Opening Your Phone to a Landscape View Change the phone from portrait to landscape mode by turning the phone on its side so that the display screen is on the left. Carefully press the display screen of the phone and slide it up.
Page 114: Creating And Sending Messages - Landscape Mode
Creating and Sending Messages - Landscape Mode Slide open your r561 to Landscape mode. At the Idle screen, press the left landscape softkey Using the navigation keys highlight a contact and press one of the following options: • Go to Contacts: scroll through your Contacts list and press select a desired recipient.
Page 115: Safety
Safety Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.
Page 116: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone
Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove the battery. If it’s inoperable, return it to a dealer store or call Customer Support for service.
Page 117 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately shielded electronic equipment. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems and/or entertainment systems in motor vehicles.
Page 118: Caring For The Battery
The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. • Use only Samsung approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.
Page 119 • 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 month: -4º F to 140º F (-20º C to 60º C) • More than one month: -4º...
Page 120: Owner's Record
SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the SCH-r561 are: CDMA mode (Part 22) - Head: 0.733 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.933 W/kg PCS mode (Part 24) - Head: 1.15 W/kg;...
Page 121: User Guide Proprietary Notice
User Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: 4,901,307 5,109,390 5,267,262 5,416,797 5,506,865 5,544,196 5,657,420 5,101,501 5,267,261 5,414,796 5,504,773 5,535,239 5,600,754 5,778,338 5,228,054 5,337,338 5,710,784 5,056,109 5,568,483 5,659,569 5,490,165 5,511,073 T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S.
Page 122: Standard Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if: (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 SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of such Product. What Are the Limits On SAMSUNG's Liability? EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN, PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS,"...
Page 124 This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure between Purchaser and SAMSUNG, and SAMSUNG's Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG.
Page 125 Abbreviated dialing 17 Accessing the Menus in Landscape Mode 107 Account Info 104 Activating Voice Service 26 Add New Services 104 Airplane Mode 94 Alarm Clock 72 Alert Notification 45, 90 Auto-Answer 95 Backlight 87 Battery Capacity Charging Disposal Installing Removing Bluetooth 82–85 Calculator 77...
Page 126 Location Settings 98 Locking Your Phone 99 Making Calls 13 Memo Pad 78 Menus Layout Navigation Messaging 48 Message Setup Options Pic/Video Msg Text Messaging To Erase a Text Message Missed Call Notification 14 My Downloads 41–43 Assigning Downloaded Ringers Assigning Downloaded Screen Savers Downloading Games...
Page 127 Voice Service Activating Voicemail Clearing Retrieving Volume Settings 44, 89 Wireless Web Downloading Items Launching the Browser Navigating World Clock 78 Index 120...

Samsung SCH-R561 User Manual

Getting Started

Phone Basics

Entering Text

Roaming

Voice Service

Main Menu

Web

Entertainment

My Downloads

Ringers

Messaging

Calls

Contacts

Missed Alerts

Camera

Tools

Bluetooth

Settings

Security

Phone Support

Landscape Mode

Safety

Quick Links

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