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Samsung SCH-R270 (Metro PCS) User Manual

SCH-R270

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 .......................... 5
Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Activating Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Memory Card (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ..... 13
Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Closed View of Your Phone Side Views of Your Phone
Open View (Front) of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . 16
Display Screen Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Section 3: Menu Navigation ..................... 21
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Navigation Key Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Shortcut Icon Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Section 4: Entering Text ............................23
Text Entry Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using T9® Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using Abc/ABC Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using 123 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Entering Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Section 5: Call Functions ..........................26
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Call Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts .37
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Finding a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Contacts Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Deleting a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Memory Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Section 7: Messages .................................53
Accessing the Messages Menu . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Create and Send Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . .53
Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode . . . . . 54
Send Picture Messages in Standby Mode . . . .55
Message Content and Delivery Options . . . . . . 57
Receiving Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Message Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Erase Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Message Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Section 8: Camera .....................................72
Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Taking Snap Shots (Single Pictures) . . . . . . . .72
Camera Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Camera Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
The Photo Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Section 9: @Metro .....................................78
Launching @metro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Applications Shopping and Downloading
@metro App Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Changing Your @metro Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Using On-line Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
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Section 10: Multimedia ............................. 82
Accessing Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Using My Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Using My Ringtones Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Section 11: Tools ......................................88
Accessing Your Phone’s Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Memo Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Stop Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Tip Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
USB Mass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Section 12: Voice SVC ............................. 100
Voice SVC Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Voice Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Section 13: Changing Your Settings ...... 105
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Sounds Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Phone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Phone Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Memory Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Section 14: Health and Safety
Information ............................................116
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . 116 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
Certification Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . 122
Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) . 123
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 126
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . 135
Restricting Children's Access to
Your Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
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Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . .137
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Section 15: Warranty Information ..........139
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
End User License Agreement for Software . . .144
Index .........................................................150

Section 1: Getting Started

This section explains how to start using your SCH-R270 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 150.
Important safety information that you should know before using your phone is near the back of the guide, beginning on page 116.

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
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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 access, or save a highlighted menu item or screen field of interest.
➔ Used in place of “select” in long “drill down”
procedure steps.
Example:
OK
key to launch,
“...
Settings
Call Answer
➔
Call Settings
...”
➔

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.

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 139.) 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.
Getting Started 7

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.

Use the Travel Adapter

The travel adapter rapidly charges your phone from any 120/ 220 VAC outlet.
Charging Head
USB Cable
Incorrect
Correct
1. Plug the Charging Head 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. Attach the USB Cable to the Charging Head.
Correct
Incorrect
3. Insert the smaller end of the USB Cable 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.

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.
Getting Started 9
Note:
Press
Antenna
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.
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Turn Your Phone Off

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.

Memory Card (Optional)

Your phone has a Memory Card slot on its right side, under the battery cover. You can install a microSD™ or microSDHC™ Memory Card to provide additional memory for storing files (such as, sound files and photos) in your phone.

Install a Memory Card

1. Remove the battery cover from the back of your phone.
Correct
Incorrect
2. Carefully insert the Memory Card — label side facing
up — into the Memory Card slot, as shown, until you feel it click into place.
Getting Started 11
3. Replace the battery cover.
Note:
When you install a new microSD or microSDHC card in your R270 phone, it creates the file folders needed for storing multimedia files.
If you install a microSD or microSDHC card that has been used in another device, you should format the card. (For more information, refer to “Memory” on page 92.)
Do not add other file folders or file types to the Memory Card with another device. This slows the phone’s access to files on the Memory Card. Instead, use the R270 to download files to the Memory card or use the USB data cable with the R270 to add files to the Memory Card.
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Remove a Memory Card

1. Remove your phone’s battery cover.
2. Carefully press the Memory Card inward until you feel
it release.
3. Slowly release your pressure on the card. It will slide
outward a short distance.
4. Remove the Memory Card from the Memory Card slot.
5. If desired, install another Memory Card. (For more
information, refer to “Install a Memory Card” on page 11.)
6. Replace the battery cover.

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) Tools
•
Picture (MMS) Messaging
•
Text (SMS) Messaging
•
Built-in VGA Digital Camera
•
Voice Dial
•
Speakerphone
Note:
The SCH-R270 supports the wireless Headset, Handsfree, Stereo, Phonebook Access, Object Push, and File Transfer profiles for Bluetooth The SCH-R270 does not support the Bluetooth serial port profile.
Understanding Your Phone 13
®
wireless technology.

Closed View of Your Phone

1
2
14

Features

1.
Camera Lens Front Display
2.
including status icons, message indicators, signal strength, and so on.
: The lens of your built-in camera. : Indicates the status of your phone,

Side Views of Your Phone

1
2
3
4

Features

1.
Volume Key
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.
USB Power / Accessory Connector
2.
charging accessories or optional USB accessory cables to your phone.
Camera Key
3.
phone and takes photos.
Headset Jack
4.
wired headset (for hands free operation) or optional TTY/TDD device.
: Lets you adjust the ringer volume in
: Used to connect
: Launches the Camera feature of your
(3.5 mm): Used to connect an optional,
Understanding Your Phone 15

Open View (Front) of Your Phone

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
11
9
12
13
10
14
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Features

1.
Main Display
including numbers dialed, feature and function screens, status icons, message indicators and contents, signal strength, and so on.
Navigation Key
2.
the phone menu options. In Standby mode, lets you access preset functions and one user-defined function.
Left Soft Key
3.
applications and to select the choice indicated at the bottom left corner of the Main LCD.
SEND Key
4.
mode, press the key once to access the recent calls log.
5.
Voicemail Key
account to review your voice messages.
Special Function Keys
6.
Perform various functions.
: Indicates the status of your phone,
: In Menu mode, lets you scroll through
: Used to navigate through menus and
: Lets you place or receive a call. In Standby
: Lets you speed dial your Voicemail
: Enter special characters.
7.
Voice Recognition Key
VoiceSignal voice recognition system. (For more information, refer to “Voice SVC” on page 100). Also used with T9 text entry to display additional word suggestions. (For more information, refer to “Using T9® Mode” on page 24.)
Microphone
8.
you are speaking to them.
Alpha-numeric Keys
9.
letters, and characters.
CLR Key
10.
11.
12.
: 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.
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.
Right Soft Key
applications and to select the choice indicated at the bottom right corner of the Main Display.
: Used in Standby mode to launch
: Lets the other caller hear you clearly when
: Use these keys to enter numbers,
: Used to navigate through menus and
13.
OK Key
: Pressing when navigating through a menu
accepts the highlighted choice in a menu.
Earpiece
14.
: Lets you hear ringing and alert tones, alarm
tones, and the other parties to calls.
Understanding Your Phone 17

Display Screen Layout

1
2
3
4
5
1. Icons indicating network and phone statuses. (For
more information, refer to “Display Screen Icons” on page 19.)
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 page 107.)
4. The center of the screen shows information such as
call progress indicators, messages, menus, Banner text, and photos.
5. The bottom line of the display shows current soft key
functions. In the sample screen, pressing the Left soft
Messages
key will show the soft key will launch the Main Right soft key will show the
menu, pressing the Center
Menu
, and pressing the
Contacts Find
screen.
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Front Display

1
2
1. The top line of the front display contains icons that
indicate network status, battery power, signal strength, and more. (For more information, refer to “Display Screen Icons”.)
2. The remainder of the display shows the clock and
calendar and shows information about such occurrences as incoming calls, new messages, and charging status.

Display Screen Icons

Your SCH-R270 phone can show you definitions of the icons that appear on the top line of the display.
To access the Icon Glossary
In Standby mode, press Phone Info ➔ Icon Glossary. A list appears showing all of the icons that can appear on the top line of the display.
:
Menu
, then select Settings ➔
Understanding Your Phone 19

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”
•
Example: “New Message”
•
Error
•
Example: “System Error!”
•
Warning
Example: “Low Battery,” “Memory Full!”
•
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Information

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 106.

Section 3: Menu Navigation

Contacts Find
Messages
APP APP
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
menus 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
Menu
label to jump to the desired menu, sub-menu, or feature.
Example:
, then press the number to the left of the menu
To jump to the mode, press
(for Outbox).
Menu
. The first of several
Outbox
sub-menu from Standby
Menu
, (for Messages), and

Return to the Previous Menu

•
Press
Back
to return to a previous menu.
•
When
Back
does not appear in the display,
to the previous menu.
press to
return

Navigation Key Shortcuts

In Standby mode, press the Navigation key Up or Down, Left or Right to launch the corresponding applications in the pattern shown here.
Menu Navigation 21

Shortcut Icon Bar

1
1. When activated, the Shortcut Icon bar lets you easily
launch any of a number of pre-loaded applications on your phone. (For more information on enabling Shortcut Icon, see “Shortcut Icon” on page 106.)
In Standby mode, when you press Navigation key Left or Right, the Shortcut Icon bar appears in the display containing some or all of the following icons:
MetroWEB Pocket Express Metro Total
Protection IM and Social Metro411
Select the appropriate icon to launch the desired application.
APP
or press the
@metro myMetro MyExtras
mail@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 Entr y Mode

In any text entry screen or field, the current text entry mode (T9word, T9Word, T9WORD, abc, Abc, ABC, 123, Symbols, or
Emoticons
change the text entry mode:
) is shown in the lower left of the display. To
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.
Entering Text 23

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 key entry 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.
To swit ch to T9Word while composing a text message, press the Left soft key, then select T9Word.
Note:
To enter a space, press . To enter a period, press
. These key functions apply to both T9 Word and Abc modes. (For other symbols, see “Entering Symbols” on page 25.)
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Adding Words to the T9 Word Dictionary

If pressing the keys corresponding to a word you want to enter does not display that word, do the following:
1. Press the Left soft key and select
2. Enter the word you want to add to the T9 Word
dictionary, then press . The word is added to the T9 dictionary.
Note:
In
Add T9 Word
multiple keypress method as when in Abc text entry mode.
mode, you enter a word using the same
Add T9 Word
.

Using Abc/ABC Mode

Abc
mode enters characters with the first character of each
word capitalized.
1. To s wit ch to abc,
text message, press the Left soft key, then select or
2. Enter characters while in abc,
using the keypad:
•
•
•
ABC
mode enters characters as all capitals.
Abc, or ABC
ABC
.
Press the key repeatedly until the desired character appears in the display (for example, press once for “G” and twice for “H”).
Pause briefly and the displayed character is accepted and inserted into your message.
Press to enter a space and press to enter a period.
mode while composing a
Abc, or ABC
mode by
Abc

Using 123 Mode

Enter numbers into a text message while in 123 mode.
1. To switch to
message, press the Left soft key, then select
2. Enter numbers while in 123 mode by pressing the key
labeled with the desired number.
123
mode while composing a text
123

Entering Symbols

Enter symbols such as “@” or “%” into a text message.
1. To switch to
message, press the Left soft key, then select
2. The first of three symbol screens is displayed. Use the
Left and Right soft keys and Navigation key to browse the list.
3. Select a symbol to enter it in your message text.
4. To insert additional symbols into your message, repeat
Steps 1 through 3.
Symbols
mode while composing a text
Entering Text 25
Symbols
.
.

Section 5: Call Functions

This section provides procedures for making and answering calls, and for reviewing your call time.

Making a Call

1. In Standby mode, enter an area code and a phone
number.
2. To make the call, press . (Adjust the volume with
the Volume key.)
3. To end the call, press .
Tip:
To re-dial your last call, press twice.
To re-dial other recent calls, press , highlight a call, and press again.

Emergency Calls

When you call an Emergency Number, such as 911, your SCH-R270 phone locks itself in Emergency mode, only allowing you to make calls to the emergency call center you originally contacted. This lets emergency operators more easily dispatch aid, such as police, fire fighters, and emergency medical personnel.
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1. In Standby mode, enter the Emergency Number you
wish to call.
Note:
You can define up to 3 emergency numbers in your phone. (For more information, see “Emergency #” on page 111.)
2. Press .
Tip:
If you need to make an emergency (911) call with Airplane mode enabled, just dial the emergency number and press
. (For more information, see “Airplane Mode” on
page 109.)
3. To exit Emergency mode, press . You are
prompted to confirm that you want to exit Emergency mode.
4. To confirm that you want to exit Emergency mode, Yes
.
press
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