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Samsung SCH-R250 User Manual

SCH-R250

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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Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), LLC
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Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started ........................................ 5
Understanding this User Manual ......................................... 5
Installing the Battery ..........................................................7
Charging the Battery ..........................................................8
Activating Your Phone ......................................................11
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ................... 13
Features of Your Phone .................................................... 13
Closed View of Your Phone ............................................... 14
Open View (Front) of Your Phone ...................................... 16
Understanding the Display Screen .................................... 19
Section 3: Menu Navigation ................................... 23
Menu Navigation .............................................................. 23
Navigation Key Shortcuts .................................................24
Section 4: Entering Text ......................................... 25
Text Entry Modes .............................................................25
Using T9® Mode ..............................................................26
Using Abc/ABC Mode .......................................................27
Using 123 Mode ............................................................... 28
Entering Symbols ............................................................. 28
Section 5: Call Functions ........................................29
Making a Call ................................................................... 29
Answering a Call .............................................................. 34
Calls Logs ........................................................................38
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts ............... 42
Contacts ...........................................................................42
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Adding a New Contacts Entry ............................................43
Finding a Contacts Entry ...................................................47
Editing a Contacts Entry ....................................................51
Speed Dial ........................................................................55
Contacts Groups ...............................................................57
Deleting a Contacts Entry ..................................................62
Memory Info .....................................................................62
Section 7: Messages ..............................................63
Accessing the Messages Menu .........................................63
Create and Send Text Messages .......................................63
Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode ..........................64
Send Picture Messages in Standby Mode ..........................66
Message Content and Delivery Options .............................68
Receiving Messages .........................................................69
Message Boxes ................................................................71
Erase Messages ...............................................................79
Message Settings .............................................................80
Section 8: Camera .................................................. 83
Taking Pictures .................................................................83
Taking Snap Shots (Single Pictures) ..................................84
Screen Layouts .................................................................87
The Photo Gallery .............................................................89
Section 9: @Metro .................................................. 91
Launching @metro ...........................................................91
Applications Shopping and Downloading
@metro App Store ........................................................92
Changing Your @metro Settings .......................................92
Using On-line Help ............................................................93
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Section 10: Multimedia ..........................................96
Accessing Multimedia ......................................................96
Camera ............................................................................96
Using My Images ..............................................................96
Using My Ringtones Gallery ..............................................98
Section 11: Tools .................................................. 100
Accessing Your Phone’s Tools ........................................100
Bluetooth .......................................................................100
Calendar ........................................................................104
Memo Pad ......................................................................106
Alarm Clock ...................................................................107
World Time ....................................................................108
Calculator .......................................................................110
Stop Watch ....................................................................111
Converter .......................................................................112
Tip Calculator ................................................................. 115
Section 12: Voice SVC ..........................................116
Voice SVC Options .......................................................... 116
Voice Command .............................................................116
Voice Settings ................................................................ 118
Section 13: Changing Your Settings .................... 123
Location Setting ............................................................. 123
Display Settings .............................................................123
Sounds Settings ............................................................. 125
Call and Phone Settings .................................................126
Call Settings ................................................................... 127
Phone Settings ............................................................... 129
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Memory Info ...................................................................135
Phone Info ......................................................................136
Section 14: Health and Safety Information ......... 137
Health and Safety Information .........................................137
Please Note the Following Information When
Using Your Handset ....................................................139
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ........................140
UL Certified Travel Adapter .............................................140
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones .....................141
Road Safety ....................................................................151
Responsible Listening .....................................................154
Operating Environment ...................................................157
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices .............158
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations
for Wireless Devices ...................................................159
Potentially Explosive Environments .................................162
Emergency Calls .............................................................163
FCC Notice and Cautions ................................................164
Other Important Safety Information .................................165
Product Performance ......................................................166
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones .....................168
Battery Standby and Talk Time .......................................168
Battery Precautions ........................................................168
Care and Maintenance ....................................................171
Section 15: Warranty Information ....................... 173
Standard Limited Warranty .............................................173
End User License Agreement for Software ......................179
Index ......................................................................187
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Section 1: Getting Started

This section explains how to start using your SCH-r250 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 189.
Important safety information that you should know before using your phone is near the back of the guide, beginning on page 137.

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 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.
Getting Started 5

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 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.
Getting Started 7

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 “Standard Limited Warranty” on page 173.) 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.
Getting Started 9
2.
Correct
Incorrect
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.
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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.
Antenna
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.
Getting Started 11
Press

Turn Your Phone Off

䊳
With the phone open, 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.
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 2: Understanding Your Phone

This section lists some important features of your phone and describes the keys and the screen format.

Features of Your Phone

•
Domestic and international voice and text messaging service (available on participating networks).
•
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology (see Note)
•
Global Positioning (GPS) Technology
•
Personal Information Management (PIM) Functions
•
Picture (MMS) Messaging
•
Text (SMS) Messaging
•
Built-in VGA Digital Camera
•
Voice Dial
•
Speakerphone
Note:
The SCH-r250 supports the wireless Headset, Handsfree, Object Push, File Transfer, and Phonebook Access profiles for Bluetooth technology. The SCH-r250 does not support the Bluetooth serial port profile.
Understanding Your Phone 13
®
wireless

Closed View of Your Phone

Features

1.
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. Press and hold to light the front display.
2.
Camera Lens
— The lens of
your built-in camera.
3.
Front Display
— Indicates the status of your phone, including status icons, message indicators, signal strength, and so on.
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4.
Headset Jack
(2.7 mm) — Used to connect an optional, wired headset (for hands free operation) or optional TTY/TDD device.
5.
Camera Key
— Launches the Camera feature of your phone and takes photos.
6.
USB Power / Accessory Connector
— Used to connect charging accessories or optional USB accessory cables to your phone.
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Understanding Your Phone 15

Open View (Front) of Your Phone

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Features

1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
SEND Key
— Lets you place or receive a call. In Standby mode,
press the key once to access the recent calls log.
5.
Voicemail Key
— Lets you speed dial your Voicemail account to
review your voice messages.
6.
Special Function Keys
— Enter special characters. Perform
various functions.
7.
Voice Recognition Key
— Used to launch VoiceSignal voice
recognition system.
8.
Microphone
— Lets the other caller hear you clearly when you
are speaking to them.
9.
Alpha-numeric Keys
— Use these keys to enter numbers,
letters, and characters.
Understanding Your Phone 17
10.
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.
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.
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.
13.
OK Key
— Pressing when navigating through a menu accepts
the highlighted choice in a menu.
14.
Earpiece
— Lets you hear ringing and alert tones, alarm tones,
and the other parties to calls.
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Understanding the Display Screen

Without Widget Bar

1.
Icons indicating network and phone statues. (For more information, refer to “Display Screen Icons” on page 20.)
2.
Current day of the week, date, and time.
3.
Icon indicating that Auto Answer function is active. (For more information, refer to “Auto Answer” on
1 2
3
4
5
6
page 127.)
4.
The center of the screen shows information such as call progress indicators, messages, photos, and, in Standby Mode, Navigation key shortcut icons. (For more information, refer to “Navigation Key Shortcuts” on page 24.)
5.
This line shows a shortcut icons menu that lets you launch a number of r250 applications.
6.
The bottom line of the display shows current soft key functions. In the sample screen, pressing the Left soft key will show the Main Menu screen, pressing
APP
( ) will launch the
Application Widget Bar, and pressing the Right soft key will
@metro
show the
screen.
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With Widget Bar

1.
This line shows a shortcut icons menu that lets you launch a number of r250 applications.
2.
The bottom line of the display shows current soft key functions. In this sample screen, pressing the Left soft key will show the Main Menu
1
2
screen, pressing will launch the application related to the highlighted Widget (in this example,
MetroWEB
the
@metro
), and pressing the Right soft key will show
screen.

Display Screen Icons

Your SCH-r250 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 all of the icons
that can appear on the top line of the display.
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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?”
•
Performi ng
•
Example: “Sending...” “Connecting...”
•
Completed
•
Example: “Message Saved”
•
Information
•
Example: “New Message”
•
Error
•
Example: “System Error!”
•
Warning
•
Example: “Low Battery,” “Memory Full!”
Understanding Your Phone 21

Backlights

Backlights illuminate the displays 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 turns off after 10 seconds to conserve battery power, regardless of the Backlight setting.
For more information, refer to “Backlight” on page 125.
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Section 3: Menu Navigation

This section explains the menu navigation for your phone.

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 appears in the display.
2.
Use the Navigation key to browse through the menus.
3.
Press to enter the menu or sub-menu that appears in the display.

Menu Shortcuts

Use shortcuts to quickly access menus and sub-menus. Select then press the number to the left of the menu label to jump to the desired menu, sub-menu, or feature.

Return to the Previous Menu

•
Press
Back
to return to a previous menu.
•
When
Back
does not appear in the display,
previous menu.
Example:
To jump to the press (for Messages) and for Outbox.
Menu
. The first of several menus
press to
Outbox
sub-menu from Standby mode, select
return to the
Menu
Menu Navigation 23
Menu
, then
,

Navigation Key Shortcuts

Find (Contacts)
Messages
ApplicationsApplications
In Standby mode, press the Navigation key Up or Down to launch the corresponding applications in the pattern shown here.

Widget Bar

In Standby mode, when you press bar appears in the display, containing the following widgets:
MetroWEB Metro411 MetroNavigator Pocket Express Loopt
Select the appropriate widget to launch the desired application.
APP
( ) the Applications widget
MetroBACKUP Mobile IM mail@metro myMetro @metro
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Section 4: Entering Text

This section outlines how to enter text using the phone keypad. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry feature to reduce the number of key strokes needed to enter text.

Text Entry Modes

Changing the Text Entry Mode

In any text entry screen or field, the current text entry mode (T9word, T9Word, T9WORD, abc, Abc, ABC, 123, Symbols, or
shown in the lower left of the display. To change the text entry mode:
䊳
Press the Left soft key to scroll through available text entry modes.
• T9 Word
— Press each phone key only once to enter the letter of the word that you’re spelling. The phone recognizes common words from the keys pressed.
•Abc
— Enter letters, numbers, and symbols by repeatedly pressing each phone key until the desired character (as shown on the key) appears in the display.
• 123
— Enter numbers by pressing the corresponding keypad keys.
•Symbols
— Using the phone keypad, enter a symbol into your message by pressing the number next to the symbol in the Symbols pop-up window.
•Emoticons
— Using the phone keypad, enter an Emoticon (Smiley) into your message by pressing the number next to the Emoticon in the Symbols pop-up window.
Emoticons
Entering Text 25
) is

Using T9® Mode

T9 Word recognizes commonly used words matching the numeric sequence of key presses and inserts the word into your message. Text entry using T9 Word is much faster than the traditional method (Abc) and requires only one key press per letter of the word.
For example, to enter the word “Samsung”, press each of the following keys only once:
SAMSUNG
If more than one word shares the same numeric sequence, T9 Word inserts the most commonly used word, and displays any additional words in a pop-up menu where you can select the desired word.
䊳
To s wit ch t o T9Word while composing a text message, press the Left soft key, then select T9Word.
Note:
To enter a space, press the key. To enter a period, press the key. These key functions apply to both T9 Word and Abc modes. (For other symbols, see “Entering Symbols” on page 28..)
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