Samsung SCH-R250 User manual

SCH-R250
PORTABLE
DUAL-BAND
MOBILE PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.

GEN_SCH-R250_English_UM_DJ01_CB_102810_F5
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ........................................ 6
Understanding this User Manual ......................................... 6
Installing the Battery .......................................................... 8
Charging the Battery .......................................................... 9
Activating Your Phone ...................................................... 12
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ................... 14
Features of Your Phone .................................................... 14
Closed View of Your Phone ............................................... 15
Open View (Front) of Your Phone ...................................... 17
Understanding the Display Screen .................................... 20
Menu Navigation .............................................................. 23
Section 3: Call Functions ........................................ 25
Making a Call ................................................................... 25
Answering a Call .............................................................. 30
Calls Logs ........................................................................ 34
Section 4: Entering Text ......................................... 38
Text Entry Modes ............................................................. 38
Using T9® Mode .............................................................. 39
Using Abc/ABC Mode ....................................................... 40
Using 123 Mode ............................................................... 41
Entering Symbols ............................................................. 41
Section 5: Understanding Your Contacts ............... 42
Contacts ........................................................................... 42
Adding a New Contacts Entry ........................................... 43
Finding a Contacts Entry ................................................... 48

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Editing a Contacts Entry ....................................................53
Speed Dial ........................................................................57
Contacts Groups ...............................................................60
Deleting a Contacts Entry ..................................................64
Memory Info .....................................................................64
Section 6: Messages .............................................. 65
Accessing the Messages Menu .........................................65
Creating and Sending Text Messages ...............................65
Creating and Sending Picture Messages ...........................67
Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode ..........................69
Receiving Messages .........................................................70
Message Boxes ................................................................72
Message Folder Options ...................................................74
Message Settings .............................................................77
Message Content and Delivery Options .............................79
Creating Quick Text ..........................................................80
Section 7: Camera .................................................. 81
Taking Pictures .................................................................81
Taking Snap Shots (Single Pictures) ..................................82
Screen Layouts .................................................................85
Camera Options and Settings ............................................87
The Photo Gallery .............................................................88
Section 8: Multimedia ............................................ 89
Accessing Multimedia .......................................................89
Camera ................ ............................................................89
Using My Images ..............................................................90
Using My Ringtones Gallery ..............................................92

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Section 9: Web ........................................................ 93
Browser ................... ........................................................ 93
Launching the Browser .................................................... 93
Using the Browser ............................................................ 94
Using Links ...................................................................... 95
How Browser Keys Work .................................................. 95
Shop . ............................................................................... 97
Applications Shopping and Downloading .......................... 97
Changing Your Brew Settings ........................................... 98
Using On-line Help ........................................................... 99
Section 10: Tools .................................................. 101
Accessing Your Phone’s Tools ........................................ 101
Bluetooth ................. ...................................................... 101
Calendar .................. ...................................................... 106
Memo Pad ...................................................................... 108
Alarm Clock ................................................................... 110
World Time .................................................................... 111
Calculator ....................................................................... 113
Stop Watch .................................................................... 114
Converter ....................................................................... 114
Tip Calculator ................................................................. 117
Section 11: Voice SVC .......................................... 118
Voice SVC Options .......................................................... 118
Voice Command ............................................................. 118
Voice Settings ................................................................ 120

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Section 12: Changing Your Settings .................... 125
Location Setting ..............................................................125
Display Settings ..............................................................125
Sounds Settings .............................................................128
Call and Phone Settings ..................................................129
Call Settings ...................................................................130
Phone Settings ...............................................................132
Memory Info ...................................................................142
Phone Info ......................................................................143
Section 13: Health and Safety Information ......... 144
Health and Safety Information .........................................144
Please Note the Following Information When Using
Your Handset ..............................................................146
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ........................147
UL Certified Travel Adapter .............................................147
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones .....................148
Road Safety ....................................................................158
Responsible Listening .....................................................161
Operating Environment ...................................................164
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices .............165
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations
for Wireless Devices ...................................................166
Potentially Explosive Environments .................................169
Emergency Calls .............................................................170
FCC Notice and Cautions ................................................171
Other Important Safety Information .................................172
Product Performance ......................................................173
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones .....................175

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Battery Standby and Talk Time ....................................... 175
Battery Precautions ........................................................ 175
Care and Maintenance ................................................... 178
Section 14: Warranty Information ........................ 180
Standard Limited Warranty ............................................. 180
End User License Agreement for Software ...................... 186
Index ........................................................ .............. 195

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Section 1: Getting Started
This section explains how to start using your phone.
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 195.
Important safety information that you should know before using your
phone is near the back of the guide, beginning on page 144.
Notes and Tips
Throughout this manual, the following labels point out important
information, quick methods for activating features, and more:
• Notes : Explain alternative options within the current feature, menu, or
submenu.
• 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.

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Text Conventions
To condense information in this manual, the following terms and icon
appear in 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: “... Settings ➔ Call Settings ➔ Call Answer ...”

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Installing the Battery
Note: Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard
Lithium 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.

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Removing the Battery
Caution!: The display on your handset is made of glass or acrylic and could break
if your handset is dropped or if it receives significant impact or
excessive pressure, which could void the warranty (For more
information, refer to “Warranty Information” on page 180.) Do not use if
screen is broken or cracked as this could cause injury to you.
Important!: You must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from the
phone during charging to avoid damage.
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.

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Use the Travel Adapter
The travel adapter 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.

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2. Insert the smaller end of the Travel Adapter into the charger/
accessory connector on the lower 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.
• Five 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.
Correct Incorrect

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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.
Turning Your Phone On
1. With the phone open, press . The
display lights, showing the power up
animation.
Note: As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not
touch the antenna while using your phone as this can
affect call quality and can cause the phone to operate
at a higher power level than is necessary.
2. The phone begins searching for a network
signal. Once the phone finds a signal, the
time, date, and day appear near 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.
Turn Your Phone Off
䊳 With the phone open, press and hold for two or more
seconds. Your phone powers off.
Press
Antenna

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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 Voice mail account has been set up, you can use the Voice mail
folder (under the Message menu) to view details of voice messages in your
Voicemail box.
1. In Standby mode, press and hold or dial your own mobile
number to dial Voicemail.
2. Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to setup your mail
box.
Listen to Voicemail
1. In Standby mode, press and hold or dial your own mobile
number to access Voicemail. After connecting, you will hear
your voice greeting.
2. You are prompted to enter your password.

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Section 6: Messages
This section explains how to use your phone to exchange Text and
Picture messages with compatible phones and devices.
Note: Available memory is shared between all messages. You can store up to 100
messages. However, the exact number is dependent upon message length.
Accessing the Messages Menu
䊳 In Standby mode, press Menu ➔ Messages.
The Messages menu appears in the display.
Creating and Sending Text Messages
Text messages contain up to 160 characters.
1. In Standby mode, press Menu ➔ Messages .
2. Select Send Message ➔ Text Message. The Create Txt Msg
screen displays.
Tip: To launch the Create Txt Msg screen using a voice command: In Standby
mode, press and hold until the phone prompts, “ Say a command. ” Say
“ Send Text ” into the microphone. You are then prompted to say a Contact
name or a number for the first recipient of the message.

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3. Enter the phone number or Email address of the recipient.
– or –
Press Add and select a contact from Contacts , Groups , or
Recent Calls .
4. Press and compose a text message.
5. Press Options to set message delivery options. (For more
information, refer to “Message Content and Delivery Options”
on page 79.)
6. Press Send ( ) to send this message.
Text Message Settings
1. From the Messages menu, select Msg Settings ➔ Text
Message . The following options appear in the display.
• Auto View : On/Off. With Auto View On , the full content of a text
message appears in the display as the messages is received.
• Auto Scroll : On/Off: With Auto Scroll On , the full content of a text
message automatically rolls upward on the display, one screen-full at a
time.
• Message View : Chat/Normal. With Message View set to Chat , multiple
text messages exchanged with a single addressee appear as a chat
session.
2. Select the desired option, then select the desired setting or
enter the desired value.

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Creating and Sending Picture Messages
Send Picture messages to recipients with a compatible phone or
other device, and accompany a Picture message with a voice memo,
ringtone, or downloaded melody.
1. In Standby mode, press Menu ➔ Messages .
2. Select Send Message ➔ Picture Message. The Create Pic
Msg screen displays.
3. Enter the phone number or Email address of the recipient.
– or –
Press Add to address your message to Contacts , Groups , and
Recent Calls .
4. Press the Right Navigation key to select CC or BCC for this
message and enter a contact (optional).
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.
5. Enter a Subject and Text for this message.
6. Highlight the Picture: field, and press Picture , then select a
picture and press OK .
– or –
7. Press Camera , take a picture and press OK .
8. Highlight the Sound field and press Sound .
9. Select a sound file and press OK ..