Samsung Chrono User manual

PORTABLE TRI-BAND
MOBILE PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ..............................................4
Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Activating Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ...........................8
Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Closed View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Open View (Front) of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Command Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Understanding the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Navigation Key Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Navigate Using a Shortcut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Your Phone’s Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Section 3: Call Functions .............................................18
Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Making a Call — Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Making a Call — Quick Search Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Making a Call — Voice Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
The In-Use Options Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ignoring a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adjusting the Call Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Calls Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Section 4: Entering Text ............................................... 29
Changing the Text Entry Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using T9®Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using Abc Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Entering Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Entering Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Entering Emoticons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Section 5: Understanding Your Contacts .................... 32
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Finding a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Saving a Number After a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Contacts Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Memory Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Section 6: Messaging ................................................... 46
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Create and Send Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Receive Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Chat Vie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Send Picture Messages in Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Receive Picture Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Message Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Erase Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Message Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Section 7: Games & Apps ............................................. 61
Accessing Games and Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Launching an Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Finding and Downloading Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Section 8: Camera ........................................................ 62
Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Camera Screen Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Picture Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Camera Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Point, Click, and Send Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Section 9: Multimedia .................................................. 73
Accessing Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
My Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
My Ringtones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Section 10: Navigator ................................................... 76
Accessing Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Section 11: Tools/Utilities ............................................ 77
Tools/Utilities Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Cricket411 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Voice SVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Memo Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Stop Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Tip Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Section 12: Changing Your Phone’s Setting ............... 93
Accessing Your Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Phone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Memory Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Phone Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Section 13: Health and Safety Information ............... 107
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information . . . 111
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

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Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations
for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile Device . . . . . . . 124
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Section 14: Warranty Information .............................126
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
End User License Agreement for Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Index ............................................................................134

Getting Started 4
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 User Manual
The chapters of this guide generally follow the same order as the
menus and sub-menus in your phone. A robust index for quick
reference to most features begins on page 134.
Also included is important safety information that you should
know before using your phone. Most of this information is near
the back of the guide, beginning on page 107.
Notes and Tips
Throughout this guide there is text that is set apart from the rest.
These are intended to point out important information, quick
methods for activating features, to define terms, and more. The
definitions for these methods are as follows:
• Notes : Explain alternative options within the current feature, menu, or
sub-menu.
• Tips : Provide quick or innovative methods for performing functions
related to the subject at hand.
• Important : Points out important information about the current feature
that could affect performance, or even damage your phone.
Text Conventions
This manual provides condensed information about how to use
your phone. To make this possible, the following terms and icon
appear in place of repeatedly-used procedural steps:
highlight Use the Navigation key ( ) to move a
highlighting effect onto a menu item or screen
item of interest.
select After “highlighting” a menu item or screen item,
press the OK key ( ) to launch, access, or save
a highlighted menu item or screen field of
interest.
➔ Used in place of “select” in long “drill down”
procedure steps.
Example: Select Settings ➔ Call Settings ➔ Call Answer .

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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.
1. Insert the top end of the battery first, matching the gold
contacts on the inside of the battery to those on the phone.
2. Press lightly on the bottom end of the battery down into the
phone until it slips into place.
3. Place the battery over the battery (1) and press lightly
upward (2) until it clicks into place.
Removing the Battery
1. Press and hold to turn off the phone (if on).
2. Press down on the battery cover and slide the cover
toward the bottom end of the phone. Lift the cover up and
away from the phone, bottom end first.
3. Lift the bottom of the battery up and away from the phone.
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.

Getting Started 6
Use the Travel Adapter
The travel adapter included with your phone is a convenient,
light-weight charger that rapidly charges your phone from any
120/220 VAC outlet.
1. Plug the large end of the Travel Adapter into a standard
120 VAC or 220 VAC wall outlet.
Important!: For connection to an electrical supply not located in North
America, you must use an adaptor of the proper configuration for
the power outlet. Use of the wrong adapter could damage your
phone and void your warranty.
2. Insert the smaller end of the Travel Adapter into the
charger/accessory connector on the right side of your
phone.
Important!: You must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from
the phone during charging to avoid damage.
Low Battery Indicator
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 ( ) and a tone sounding
indicate you have two to three minutes before the battery is too
low to operate the phone.
If you continue to use your phone without charging its battery, the
phone will shut down.
Activating Your Phone
Contact your Wireless Carrier and follow their instructions for
obtaining service, if necessary. We suggest that you read this
guide to fully understand the services your phone supports.
Correct
Incorrect

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Turning Your Phone On
1. If closed, open your phone, as shown.
2. Press . The display lights.
• The phone begins searching for a network signal.
• Once the phone finds a signal, the time, date, and day appear at
the top of the display.
• You’re now ready to place and receive calls.
Note: If you are outside of your carrier’s coverage or roaming area, the No
Service icon ( ) appears at the top of the phone’s display. If you
cannot place or receive calls, try later when service is available, or at
another location.
Turning Your Phone Off
1. If closed, open your phone.
2. Press and hold for two or more seconds. Your phone
powers off.
Note: If your phone is on and you press for less than one second, the
phone will not power off. This prevents your phone from being turned
off accidentally.
Setting Up Your Voicemail
Voicemail allows callers to leave voice messages, which can be
retrieved any time.
Note: Once your Voicemail account has been set up, you can use the
Voicemail folder (under the Message menu) to view details of voice
messages in your Voicemail box.
To dial Voicemail:
1. In standby mode, press and hold or dial your own
mobile number.
2. Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to setup your
mail box.
Listen to Voicemail
䊳 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.

Understanding Your Phone 8
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also
describes the screen format and the icons that will be displayed
when the phone is in use.
Features of Your Phone
• Domestic and international voice and text messaging service (available
on participating networks).
• High speed data (CDMA 2000 1x Technology)
• Bluetooth
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Wireless Technology (see Note)
• Global Positioning System (GPS) Technology
• PIM Functions
• Picture (MMS) Messaging
• Text (SMS) Messaging
• Email Messaging
• Built-in VGA Digital Camera
• Voice Dial
Note: The R261 phone supports the wireless Headset, Handsfree, Object
Push, File Transfer, and Phone Access profiles for Bluetooth®wireless
technology. The R261 does not support Bluetooth OBEX profiles. (For
more information, refer to “Bluetooth Settings” on page 79.)
Closed View of Your Phone
Features
1. Camera Lens : The lens of your built-in camera.
2. 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.
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Front Display : Indicates the status of your phone, including
status icons, message indicators, signal strength, and so
on.
4. Camera Key : Launches the Camera feature of your phone
and takes photos.
5. Power / Accessory Connector : Used to connect an optional
headset (for hands free operation), or optional TTY device,
charging accessories, or optional accessory cables to your
phone. (For more information, refer to “Charging the
Battery” on page 5.)
Open View (Front) of Your Phone
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Understanding Your Phone 10
Features
1. Earpiece : Lets you hear ringing and alert tones, alarm
tones, and the other parties to calls.
2. 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.
3. Navigation Key : In Menu mode, lets you scroll through the
phone menu options. In Standby mode, lets you access
preset functions and one user-defined function.
4. Left Soft Key : Used to navigate through menus and
applications and to select the choice indicated at the
bottom left corner of the Main LCD.
5. SEND Key : Lets you place or receive a call. In standby
mode, press the key once to access the recent calls log.
6. Voicemail Key : Lets you speed dial your Voicemail account
to review your voice messages.
7. Special Function Keys : Enter special characters. Perform
various functions.
8. Voice Recognition Key : Used to launch Voice SVC voice
recognition system.
9. Microphone : Lets the other caller hear you clearly when
you are speaking to them.
10. Alpha-numeric Keys : Use these keys to enter numbers,
letters, and characters.
11. END Key : Ends a call. If you press and hold the END key, the
power goes On or Off. When you receive an incoming call,
press to send the call to voicemail.
12. CLR Key : Deletes characters from the display when you are
in text entry mode. Press this key to return to the previous
menu or screen when navigating features on your phone.
13. Right Soft Key : Used to navigate through menus and
applications and to select the choice indicated at the
bottom right corner of the Main Display.
14. OK Key : Pressing when navigating through a menu accepts
the highlighted choice in a menu.
Command Keys
Functions for the soft keys are defined by what appears above
each in the display. There are two soft keys, Left ( ) and Right
().
Left Soft Key
Some functions of the Left soft key ( ) are as follows:
• In standby mode, press the Menu soft key to launch the Main menu.
• When the Left soft key function is Edit, press the Edit soft key to edit a
Contacts entry.

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Right Soft Key
Some functions of the Right soft key ( ) are as follows:
• In standby mode, press the Contacts soft key to launch the Contacts
Find screen.
• When the Right soft key function is Options, press the Options soft key
and a pop-up menu appears.
OK Key
• In standby mode, press the OK key ( ) to launch the Widget
highlighted in the quick access menu.
• In a menu, press to accept the highlighted selection.
• In camera mode, press to take a photo or to create a Picture message.
• When the OK key function is Edit , press to edit a Draft message.
Send Key
The Send key ( ) is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to
recall the last number(s) dialed, received, or missed.
• Press to answer calls.
• Enter a number and briefly press to make a call.
• Briefly press in standby mode to display a list of recent calls to and
from your phone.
• Press twice in standby mode to call the most recent number.
• Press to pick up a waiting call. Press gain to switch back to the other
call.
Clear Key
The CLR key ( ) is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or
symbols from the display. You can also use the key to return to a
previous menu or to return to standby mode from any menu.
• If you enter an incorrect character, briefly press to backspace (and
delete) the character.
• Press and hold, to erase the entire sentence.
• Briefly press, to back up one menu level.
End Key
The End key ( ) is used to end calls and return to standby
mode from any menu.
• Press and hold to turn your phone on or off.
• Briefly press once to disconnect a call.
• Press to return to standby mode from any menu, or to cancel the last
input.
Navigation Key
Use the directional keys on the Navigation key ( ) to browse
menus, sub-menus, and lists. Each directional key also acts as a
shortcut to launch applications.
Camera Key
Use the Camera key ( ) on the right side of the phone to
activate the camera built into your phone and to take pictures.

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Understanding the Display Screen
1. The top line of
your phone’s
display contains
icons that indicate
network status,
battery power,
signal strength,
connection type,
and more.
2. The Main Clock
shows the day,
date, and time.
3. The center portion
of the display
shows information
such as call progress information, messages, and photos.
4. The bottom line of the display shows current soft key
functions.
The sample screen shows that pressing the Left ( Menu )
soft key will launch the Main menu, pressing OK ( ) will
launch the Widget highlighted in the quick access menu,
and pressing the Right ( Contacts ) soft key will show the
Contacts Find screen.
Display Screen Icons
Your R261 phone can show you definitions of the icons that
appear on the top line of the display.
To access the Icon Glossary:
䊳 In standby mode, press Menu , then select Settings ➔
Phone Info ➔ Icon Glossary . A list appears showing the
icons that can appear on the top line of the displays.
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3
2
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Dialogue Boxes
Dialogue boxes prompt for action, inform you of status, or warn
of situations such as low battery. Dialogue boxes and their
definitions are outlined below.
• Choice
– Example: “Save Message?”
• Reconfirm
– Example: “Erase All Messages?”
• Performing
– Example: “Sending...” “Connecting...”
• Completed
– Example: “Message Saved”
• Information
– Example: “New Message”
• Error
– Example: “System Error!”
• Warning
– Example: “Low Battery,” “Memory Full!”
Backlights
Backlights illuminate the display and the keypad. When you press
any key or open the phone, the backlights come on. They go off
when no keys are pressed within a period of time set in the
Backlight menu.
Note: During a phone call, the display backlight dims and turns off after 7
seconds to conserve battery power, regardless of the Backlight setting.
(For more information, refer to “Backlight” on page 95.)
Menu Navigation
Access the menus and sub menus in your phone using the
navigation key ( ) and soft keys ( ), or use a
shortcut.
1. In standby mode, press Menu . The first of several
menus appears in the display.
Note: More than one menu may appear in your display. This setting can be
modified in the Display/Menu Style menu.
Tip: You can launch any of the Main Menus by using a voice command — In
standby mode, press and hold until the phone prompts, “Say a
command.” Say “Go to” followed by a Main Menu name into the
microphone. For example, Say “Go to Games & Apps” to access the
Games & Apps menu.
2. Use the navigation key to browse through the menus.

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3. To enter the menu or sub menu that appears in the display,
press .
4. Press the Back soft key to return to the previous menu.
Return to the Previous Menu
• Press the Back soft key to return to a previous menu.
• When Back does not appear in the display, press to return to the
previous menu.
Navigation Key Shortcuts
In standby mode, press a navigation key to launch the key’s
corresponding application.
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. Before you
can navigate using a shortcut, you’ll need the menu or sub-menu
number that you wish to access.
1. In standby mode, press Menu.
2. Press the number of the menu, sub menu, and so on for
the feature that you wish to access.
Example: Press Menu, then press , . This takes you to the
Tools/Utilities menu (Menu 7), and then to the Calculator (sub
menu 8).
Messages
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Your Phone’s Modes
Standby Mode
Standby mode is the state of the phone once it has found service
and is idle. The phone goes into standby mode:
• After you power the phone on.
• When you press after a call or from within a menu.
In standby mode, you will see the time, day, and date as well as
all phone status icons.
Placing Calls in Standby Mode
1. To place a call while in standby mode, enter a phone
number, and press .
2. To return to standby mode, press .
Receiving Messages in Standby Mode
You can receive messages in standby mode. An alert tone sounds
and a notification message appears in the display when a new
message arrives. The following call message options appear:
• View Now : This selection allows you to view the messages now.
• View Later : This selection allows you to view the messages at a later
date.
Highlight the desired viewing option and then press .
Adjusting Your Phone’s Master Volume
In standby mode, press the Volume key (on the left side of the
phone) up or down.
1. In standby mode, press the Volume key up or down to set
the call ringer volume as desired.
Options are:
Tip: You can add vibration to Master Volume settings Low – High . Just press
Vib.on .
2. When you are satisfied with the setting, press SET . Your
phone returns to standby mode.
Tip: You can also access the Master Volume setting by pressing Menu ➔
Settings ➔ Sound Settings ➔ Master Volume . Use the Volume key on
the left side of your phone to adjust the ringer volume setting.
Note: The Vibrate icon ( ) appears in the display when the phone is in
Vibrate mode. The Vibrate/Ring icon ( ) appears in the display when
you press Vib.on with Master Volume set to Low – High .
• Silence All • Medium
•Vibrate •Medium/High
•Low •High
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Call Answer Mode
You can choose to answer a call by pressing any key except
or , by pressing only , or by opening the phone’s flip.
(For more information, refer to “Call Answer” on page 98.)
Talk Mode
You can place and receive calls only when your phone is on.
While in a call, your phone is in talk mode. Press the Options soft
key to display a list of menu options. (For more information, refer
to “The In-Use Options Menu” on page 23.)
Enter/Exit Vibrate Mode
Silences the tones your phone plays and vibrates your phone,
instead.
To enter Vibrate Mode:
䊳 In standby mode, press and hold . “ Entering Vibrate
Mode ” briefly appears in the display and your phone
returns to standby mode with the Vibrate icon ( )
appearing in the display.
To exit Vibrate Mode:
䊳 While in Vibrate mode and standby mode, press and hold
. “ Exit Vibrate Mode ” briefly appears in the display
and your phone returns to standby mode with the Ring icon
( ) appearing in the display.
Tip: You can also put your phone in Vibrate mode by repeatedly pressing the
Volume key ( ) down until “ Vibrate ” appears in the display.
The Volume key is on the left side of phone.
Speakerphone Mode
Speakerphone mode increases the sound volume through the
earpiece during a call. This lets you conduct a call handsfree,
and/or lets you share a call with others.
To enter Speakerphone Mode:
䊳 During a call, press the Options soft key, then select
Speaker On .
Caution!: While in Speakerphone mode, hold your phone away from your ear.
(For more information, refer to “Responsible Listening” on
page 119.)
To exit Speakerphone Mode:
䊳 During a call, press the Options soft key, then select
Speaker Off .
– or –
Press .

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Handsfree Mode
Handsfree mode lets you operate your phone remotely, without
touching it other than to turn it on or off.
To place your phone in Handsfree mode, do one of the following:
• Connect an optional wired headset.
– or –
• Pair and connect with an optional Bluetooth technology headset or
hansfree car kit. (For more information, refer to “Add New Device”
on page 78.)
Camera Mode
Camera mode lets you take pictures with your phone’s camera.
In Camera mode, you can also adjust the resolution and
appearance of your pictures.
(For more information, refer to “Camera” on page 62.)
• Entering Camera Mode : In standby mode, press and hold the Camera
key ( ) — on the right side of the phone.
• Exiting Camera Mode : Press .
Note: You can also enter Camera mode by pressing Menu and selecting
Multimedia ➔ Camera .
Input mode
Input mode determines how you enter text, numbers, and
symbols. While at any text entry screen, press the Left soft key,
then choose the input mode from the pop-up menu using the
Navigation key. Optional input modes are T9 Word , Abc , 123 , and
Symbols . (For more information, refer to “Entering Text” on
page 29.)
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. You can receive calls and messages, but cannot place
outgoing calls (except for emergency numbers) until you unlock
the phone. Lock Mode also restricts access to menus and the
Volume key. Unlock your phone by entering the lock code when
prompted. (For more information, refer to “Lock Phone” on
page 101.)