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.

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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.