Samsung SCH-R261 (Cricket) User Manual
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PORTABLE TRI-BAND
MOBILE PHONE
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ..............................................4
Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Activating Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ......................... 10
Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Closed View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Open View (Front) of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Command Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Understanding the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Navigation Key Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Navigate Using a Shortcut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Your Phone’s Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Section 3: Call Functions .............................................20
Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Making a Call — Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Making a Call — Quick Search Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Making a Call — Voice Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
The In-Use Options Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Ignoring a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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Adjusting the Call Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Calls Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Section 4: Entering Text ............................................... 31
Changing the Text Entry Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
®
Using T9
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using Abc Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Entering Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Entering Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Entering Emoticons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Section 5: Understanding Your Contacts ....................34
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Finding a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Saving a Number After a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Contacts Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Memory Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Section 6: Messaging ................................................... 49
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Create and Send Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Receive Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Chat View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Send Picture Messages in Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Receive Picture Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Message Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Erase Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Message Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Section 7: Games & Apps ............................................. 66
Accessing Games and Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Launching an Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Finding and Downloading Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Section 8: Camera ........................................................ 68
Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Camera Screen Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Picture Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Camera Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Point, Click, and Send Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Section 9: Multimedia ..................................................80
Accessing Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
My Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
My Ringtones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Section 10: Navigator ...................................................83
Accessing Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Section 11: Tools/Utilities ............................................ 84
Tools/Utilities Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Cricket411 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Voice SVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Memo Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Stop Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Tip Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Section 12: Changing Your Phone’s Setting .............103
Accessing Your Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Phone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Memory Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Phone Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Section 13: Health and Safety Information ............... 117
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information . . . 121
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
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Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations
for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile Device . . . . . . . 134
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Section 14: Warranty Information .............................136
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
End User License Agreement for Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Index ............................................................................144
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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 144.
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 117.
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.
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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
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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
Installing the Battery
Note:
Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable
standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter.
Important!:
.
1. Insert the top end of the battery first, matching the gold
2. Press lightly on the bottom end of the battery down into the
You must fully charge the battery the first time you use your
phone, otherwise you could damage the battery.
contacts on the inside of the battery to those on the phone.
phone until it slips into place.
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Place the battery over the battery (1) and press lightly
3.
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 (1) and slide the cover
toward the bottom end of the phone. Lift the cover (2) up
and away from the phone, bottom end first.
3. Lift the bottom of the battery up (1) and away (2) from the
phone.
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Charging the Battery
Correct
Incorrect
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
1
2
3
4
5
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® 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 86.)
Closed View of Your Phone
Features
1.
Camera Lens
2.
Volume Key
mode, adjust the voice volume during a call, or mute the
ringer during an incoming call.
: The lens of your built-in camera.
: Lets you adjust the ring volume in standby
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Front Display
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
14
13
12
11
3.
status icons, message indicators, signal strength, and so
on.
4.
Camera Key
and takes photos.
5.
Power / Accessory Connector
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 7.)
: Indicates the status of your phone, including
: Launches the Camera feature of your phone
: Used to connect an optional
Open View (Front) of Your Phone
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Features
1.
Earpiece
: Lets you hear ringing and alert tones, alarm
tones, and the other parties to calls.
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Main Display
2.
numbers dialed, feature and function screens, status
icons, message indicators and contents, signal strength,
and so on.
3.
Navigation Key
phone menu options. In Standby mode, lets you access
preset functions and one user-defined function.
4.
Left Soft Key
applications and to select the choice indicated at the
bottom left corner of the Main LCD.
5.
SEND Key
mode, press the key once to access the recent calls log.
6.
Voicemail Key
to review your voice messages.
7.
Special Function Keys
various functions.
8.
Voice Recognition Key
recognition system.
9.
Microphone
you are speaking to them.
10.
Alpha-numeric Keys
letters, and characters.
: Indicates the status of your phone, including
: In Menu mode, lets you scroll through the
: Used to navigate through menus and
: Lets you place or receive a call. In standby
: Lets you speed dial your Voicemail account
: Enter special characters. Perform
: Used to launch Voice SVC voice
: Lets the other caller hear you clearly when
: Use these keys to enter numbers,
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
applications and to select the choice indicated at the
bottom right corner of the Main Display.
14.
OK Key
the highlighted choice in a menu.
: Used to navigate through menus and
: Pressing when navigating through a menu accepts
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.
•
When the Left soft key function is Edit, press the
edit a Contacts entry.
Menu
soft key ( ) to launch the Main
Edit
soft key ( ) to
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Right Soft Key
Some functions of the Right soft key ( ) are as follows:
•
In standby mode, press the
Contacts
Find
screen.
•
When the Right soft key function is Options, press the
( ) 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 the
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 once 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.
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Contacts
soft key ( ) to launch the
Edit
Options
key ( ) to edit a
soft key
•
Press to pick up a waiting call. Press again 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.
•
To erase the entire sentence, press and hold .
•
To back up one menu level, briefly press .
End Key
•
Press and hold the End key 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 (
soft key will launch the Main menu, pressing OK ( ) will
launch the Widget highlighted in the quick access menu,
and pressing the Right (
Contacts
Find
screen.
Contacts
) soft key will show the
Menu
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
Phone Info
➔
icons that can appear on the top line of the displays.
Icon Glossary
Menu
, then select
. A list appears showing the
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Settings
➔
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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!”
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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 105.)
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
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.
Menu
. The first of several
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To enter the menu or sub menu that appears in the display,
Messages
Browser
3.
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
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).
Menu
, press the menu number to
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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 .
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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:
• Silence All • Medium
•Vibrate •Medium/High
•Low •High
•Low/Medium
Tip:
You can add vibration to Master Volume settings
Vib.on
.
2. When you are satisfied with the setting, press
phone returns to standby mode.
Tip:
You can also access the
Settings ➔ Sound Settings ➔ Master Volume
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
Vibrat e
mode. The Vibrate/Ring icon ( ) appears in the display when
you press
Master Volume
Vib.on
with Master Volume set to
Low
–
High
setting by pressing
. Use the Volume key on
Low
–
. Just press
SET
. Your
Menu
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 108.)
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
key to display a list of menu options. (For more information, refer
to “The In-Use Options Menu” on page 25.)
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 . “
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
your phone returns to standby mode with the Ring icon
( ) appearing in the display.
” briefly appears in the display and
Options
Entering Vibrate
soft
Tip:
You can also put your phone in Vibrate mode by repeatedly pressing the
Volume key ( ) down until “
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
Speaker On
Caution!:
To exit Speakerphone Mode:
䊳
During a call, press the
Speaker Off
– or –
Press .
.
While in Speakerphone mode, hold your phone away from your ear.
(For more information, refer to “Responsible Listening” on
page 129.)
.
Vibrat e
” appears in the display.
Options
soft key, then select
Options
soft key, then select
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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
on page 85.)
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 68.)
•
Entering Camera Mode
key ( ) — on the right side of the phone.
•
Exiting Camera Mode
Note:
You can also enter Camera mode by pressing
Multimedia
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: In standby mode, press and hold the Camera
: Press .
➔
Camera
.
“Add New Device”
Menu
and selecting
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
Symbols
. (For more information, refer to “Entering Text” on
page 31.)
Tip:
You can cycle between
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 111.)
T9 Word, Abc
T9 Word, Abc, 123
, and
123
by repeatedly pressing
, and
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Section 3: Call Functions
This section explains how to make and answer calls. This section
also includes the features and functionality associated with
making or answering calls.
Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing
1. With the phone on, enter the number you wish to call using
the keypad.
2. Press to place the call.
Dialing Emergency Numbers
To place an emergency call:
1. With the phone on, enter 911 using the keypad.
2. Press to place the call.
You can specify other numbers as emergency numbers using the
Emergency # settings. (For more information, refer to
“Emergency #” on page 112.)
Important!:
Emergency number 911 is preset into your phone. You can dial
this number almost any time, even when the phone is locked or
restricted.
If you call 911 an audible tone is heard and an Emergency
prompt appears in the display for the duration of the call.
Important!:
Because of various transmission methods, network parameters,
and user settings necessary to complete a call from your
wireless phone, a connection cannot always be guaranteed.
Therefore, emergency calling may not be available on all
wireless networks at all times.
Important!:
DO NOT depend on this phone as a primary method of calling
911 or for any other essential or emergency communications.
Dialing Inter national Numbers
Call Another Country — Manual Method
1. In standby mode, enter 011 (the three-digit exit code for
the United States).
2. Enter the country code for the country that you are calling.
3. Enter the number that you wish to call, then press .
Note:
Puerto Rico and Canada are on the North American dialing plan.
Making calls to Puerto Rico and Canada is similar to making calls
within the United States, no unique country codes are necessary.
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Call Another Country — Shor tcut Method
1. In standby mode, press and
hold until a plus sign (+)
appears in the display.
Note:
When you press , your phone
automatically replaces this + with
011, the three-digit exit code for the
United States.
2. Enter the country code for the
country that you are calling.
3. Enter the number that you
wish to call, then press .
Manual Pause Calling
When you call automated systems (like banking services), you
are often required to enter a password or account number.
Instead of manually entering the numbers each time, you can
store the numbers in your Contacts along with special characters
called pauses.
•
2-Sec Pause
sequence for two seconds and then automatically sends the remaining
digits.
•
Wait
press .
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: P pause — A two-second pause stops the calling
: W pause — A hard pause stops the calling sequence until you
To manually call a number with pause(s) without storing it to your
Contacts:
1. Enter the number you wish to call.
2. Press Options. A pop-up menu containing the following
options appears in the display:
•
2-Sec Pause
•
Wait
3. Highlight the desired pause option.
4. To enter the highlighted pause into your number sequence,
press .
Note:
If you select 2-Sec Pause, P appears in the display. If you select Wait,
W appears in the display.
5. Press to call the number.
: a two-second pause.
: a hard pause (awaits input from you).
Making a Call — Speed Dialing
You can store phone numbers and contact names in your phone’s
Contacts list. Speed Dialing lets you quickly and easily dial any
contact in your Contacts list by using that contact’s location
number in the list. You can assign and change location (speed
dial) numbers for your contacts. (See “Assignment During Entry
Creation” on page 43.)
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One-Touch Dialing
Speed Dial numbers 2 through 9 are special One-Touch dialing
numbers. You can call the phone numbers stored in your phone’s
Contacts list and assigned Speed Dial numbers 2 through 9 by
pressing and holding a single key.
Example:
For Speed Dial number 3, press and hold until the name and
number appear in the display and the number is dialed.
Two-Touch Dialing
Memory locations 10 through 99 are special Two-Touch dialing
locations.
Example:
For location number 13, briefly press , then press and hold
until the name and number appear in the display and the
number is dialed.
Three-Touch Dialing
Memory locations 100 through 999 are special Three-Touch
dialing locations.
Example:
For location number 113, briefly press , briefly press
again, then press and hold until the name and number appear
in the display and the number is dialed.
Pause Dialing From a Contacts Entry
•
If you speed dial a contact that contains (two-second) P pause(s)
simply wait for the pauses to pass and the dialing to complete.
•
If you speed dial a contact that contains (hard) W pause(s), wait for the
appropriate prompt(s) from the number you are calling (credit card
number, bank account number, and so on) and enter the appropriate
response(s).
Making a Call — Quick Search Dialing
Use the Quick Search feature to dial
any number stored in your Contacts
list by pressing the number keys that
correspond to the first few letters of
a Contact name. (For more
information, refer to “Quick Search”
on page 115.)
Quick Search Dialing a Contact
To find and dial a Contact, do the
following:
1. In standby mode, press the number keys that correspond
to the first few letters of the Contact name, as shown.
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Press the Up navigation key.
2.
The Contact List screen
appears showing the desired
Contact name, as shown.
3. If needed, use the Up and
Down navigation keys to
highlight the Contact you wish
to call.
4. Press to call the
highlighted Contact.
Making a Call — Voice Dialing
Your R261 mobile phone includes state-of-the-art voice
recognition software that lets you dial numbers using your voice.
Using Voice Dial
Use the Voice Dial command to dial any number stored in your
Contacts list by saying the name of the contact (Name Dialing).
You can also use Voice Dial to dial any valid telephone number,
even numbers not stored in your Contacts list, by speaking the
individual digits in the number (Digit Dialing).
Voice Dialing Tips:
•
Wait for the beep before speaking.
•
Speak clearly at a normal volume, as if you were talking to someone
on the phone.
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•
When saying a name, say the first name then the last name.
Dialing a Name
To dial a name, do the following:
1. In standby mode, press and hold .
“Say a Command” appears in the display and is
pronounced through the earpiece.
2. Say, “Call”.
You are prompted to “Say the name or #”.
3. Speak clearly and say the name of a person in your
Contacts list, first name followed by last name.
If the name is recognized, Voice Dial repeats the name and
dials the number.
If Voice Dial is not sure which name you said, it displays a
choice list of up to three names and prompts you with “Did
you say?” followed by the first name on the list.
4. Say “Ye s” to confirm the name or “No” to hear the next
name, or use the keypad to select the correct name from
the list. (For more information, refer to “Choice Lists” on
page 89.)
•
Press
Repeat
to say the name again.
•
Press
Settings
, then press
Exit
to exit Voice Dial without dialing.
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If the recognized name has multiple numbers stored for it
(that is, Home, Work, Mobile, and so on), Voice Dial
displays the possible choices and prompts you with
“Which number?”
5. Say one of the following number types:
•“Home
”
•“Work
”
•“Mobile
”
Voice Dial dials the specified number.
Dialing a Number
To dial a number using Voice Dial, do the following:
1. In standby mode, press and hold .
“Say a Command” appears in the display and is
pronounced through the speaker.
2. Say “Call”.
Voice SVC prompts you to “Say the name or #”.
3. Speak clearly and say the telephone number of the person
you want to call. For example, say “7 8 1 5 5 5 6 2 0 0."
If it recognizes the number, Voice Dial repeats and dials the
number. If Voice Dial is not sure it has recognized the
number, it displays a choice list of up to three numbers and
prompts you with “Did you say?” followed by the first
number on the list.
4. Say “Ye s” to confirm the number or “No” to hear the next
one, or use the keypad to select the correct number from
the list. (For more information, refer to “Choice Lists” on
page 89.)
•
To say the name again, press
•
To exit Voice Dial without dialing, press .
Pause Dialing From a Contacts Entry
•
If you voice dial a contact that contains (two-second) T pause(s) simply
wait for the pauses to pass and the dialing to complete.
•
If you voice dial a contact that contains (hard) P pause(s), wait for the
appropriate prompt(s) from the number you are calling (credit card
number, bank account number, and so on) and enter the appropriate
response(s).
Answering a Call
Your phone notifies you of a call in the following ways:
•
A ring tone sounds and/or your phone vibrates (Your phone provides
seven ring volume settings including:
Low/Medium, Medium, Medium/High
ring types to distinguish callers.)
•
A phone number (unless blocked by the caller) and a name appear in
the display (If the caller’s number and name are stored in your
Contacts list).
•
If the caller can’t be identified,
restricted number
, or no number appears in the display.
Repeat
.
Silence All
,
Vibrate, Low
, or
High
, and/or
Call from unavailable#, Call from
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,
different
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Your phone continues to notify you of the call until one of the following
•
events occurs:
–You answer the call.
–You ignore the call.
–The calling party ends the call.
–The call is sent to voicemail.
Answering an Incoming Call
䊳
Open the flip on your phone, if
closed, and/or press . The
ring tone and/or vibration stop
and the caller’s voice can be
heard in the earpiece.
Tip:
You can set your phone to automatically
answer calls or to answer calls when
you press any key but the key or
automatically, as indicated by the Auto
Answer icon ( ). (For more
information, refer to “Call Settings” on
page 108.)
The In-Use Options Menu
You can access numerous menus and features while in a call.
Note:
If the call is disconnected while you are accessing the In-Use Option,
the In-Use Option disappears from the display and the phone
eventually returns to standby mode.
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1. While in a call, press Options.
The following menu items appear in the display:
•Speaker On
•
•
• Recent Calls
•
•
Do one of the following:
•
•
Tip:
You can block/restore sound going to the other parties on this call by
pressing Mute / Unmute. This can reduce noise on conference calls.
/
Off
this call. (For more information, refer to
on page 18.)
Message
more information, refer to
Contacts
Send DTMF
Location
more information, refer to
Select the desired sub-menu or feature.
Exit the menu by pressing .
: Enables/disables Speakerphone mode during
: The
Messages
“Messaging”
: The Contacts Find
: The
All
Calls Log screen appears in the display.
: Send your phone number as DTMF tones.
: Lets you change your phone’s Location setting. (For
“Location”
“Speakerphone Mode”
menu appears in the display. (For
screen appears in the display.
on page 103.)
on page 49.)
Ignoring a Call
When you ignore an incoming call, the call is immediately
forwarded to your voice mail.
䊳
During an incoming call, press Ignore. The caller is
forwarded to your voice mail.
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Adjusting the Call Volume
In standby mode, repeatedly press the Volume key ( ) down
until the Call Volume Level desired appears in the display. The
Volume key is on the left side of phone.
Calls Log
The Calls log retains information about Outgoing, Incoming, and
Missed calls. You can also view times for your last call and the
time totals for all calls.
Review the Calls Log
1. In standby mode, press Menu, then select
Calls
. The following Calls logs and options appear in the
display:
• Outgoing Calls
• Incoming Calls
• Missed Calls
• All Calls
• Call Timer
• Data Counter
2. Select the Calls log that you wish to review or the function
you wish to access.
Recent
Note:
In cases where there is a Contacts match for a Calls log entry, the
name associated with the number appears in the display instead of the
number.
Outgoing Calls
Your phone retains information about the last 90 outgoing calls
and stores them in the Outgoing calls log. You can review the
Outgoing calls log for the time and date of a call, as well as other
information.
Note:
To quickly view your most recent calls, briefly press in standby
mode. Up to 270 of your most recent outgoing, incoming, and missed
calls appear in the display.
1. At the
2. Highlight a call, then press OPEN to view the Name of
3. Press Options. A pop-up menu containing the following
Recent Calls
your outgoing calls appears in the display.
the called party (if in the Contacts list), the number dialed,
the time and date the call was placed, and the duration of
the call (in minutes and seconds).
options appears in the display:
•
Save
: Save the number to your Contacts.
•
Details
Contact.
menu, select Outgoing Calls. A list of
: Calls to Contacts Only — Shows the entry for the called
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•
Erase
: Erase the selected call from your Outgoing call log.
•
Lock/Unlock
•
Erase all
•
View Timer
on the Last Call, Home Outgoing, Home Incoming, Roaming Calls,
All Calls, Last Reset, and Lifetime Calls.
4. Press Msgs to launch the Send Message menu. The
following options appear in the display:
•
Tex t Me ssag e
number called.
•
Picture Message
selected number called.
Note:
For more information, refer to “Types of Messages” on page 49.
5. Select the desired message type to compose a message.
Incoming Calls
Your phone retains information about the last 90 Incoming calls
and stores them in the Incoming call log. You can review the
Incoming call log for the time and date of the call, as well as
other information.
1. At the
your Incoming calls appears in the display.
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: Protect the selected call from being erased.
: Erase all calls from your Outgoing call log.
: Shows the number of calls and/or the total time spent
: Lets you send a text message to the selected
: Lets you send a picture message to the
Recent Calls
menu, select Incoming Calls. A list of
2. Highlight a call, then press OPEN to view the Name of
the caller (if in the Contacts list), the originating number,
the time and date the call was received, and the duration
of the call (in minutes and seconds).
3. Press Options. A pop-up menu containing the following
options appears in the display:
•
Save
: Save the number to your Contacts.
•
Details
: Calls from Contacts Only — Shows the entry for the
calling Contact.
•
Erase
: Erase the selected call from your Incoming calls log.
•
Lock/Unlock
•
Erase All
•
View Timer
on the Last Call, Home Outgoing, Home Incoming, Roaming Calls,
All Calls, Last Reset, and Lifetime Calls.
4. Press Msgs. The following options appear in the display:
•
Tex t Me ssag e
calling number.
•
Picture Message
selected calling number.
Note:
For more information, refer to “Types of Messages” on page 49.
5. Select an option to perform its function.
: Protect the selected call from being erased.
: Erase all calls from your Incoming calls log.
: Shows the number of calls and/or the total time spent
: Lets you send a text message to the selected
: Lets you send a picture message to the
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