Samsung SCH-R610ZKACRI User Manual
SCH-r610 Series
PORTABLE DUAL-MODE
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
Getting Started .............................................................................................7
Understanding this User Manual ...............................................................................7
Charging the Battery ................................................................................................. 8
Activating Your Phone ............................................................................................... 9
Setting Up Your Voicemail ....................................................................................... 11
Memory Card (Optional) ..........................................................................................12
Understanding Your Phone ........................................................................13
Features of Your Phone ...........................................................................................13
Closed View (Front) of Your Phone ..........................................................................14
Closed View (Rear) of Your Phone ........................................................................... 16
Open View (Front) of Your Phone .............................................................................17
Open View (Rear) of Your Phone ..............................................................................19
Command Keys ......................................................................................................20
Understanding the Display Screen ..........................................................................22
Your Phone’s Modes ...............................................................................................23
Call Functions ............................................................................................27
Making a Call ..........................................................................................................27
Answering a Call .....................................................................................................31
Recent Calls ...........................................................................................................34
Menu Navigation ........................................................................................40
Menu Navigation .....................................................................................................40
Menu Shortcuts ...................................................................................................... 41
Navigate Using a Shortcut .......................................................................................41
Menu Shortcuts Outline ..........................................................................................41
Entering Text ..............................................................................................48
Text Entry Screens ..................................................................................................48
Changing the Text Entry Mode ................................................................................49
Using T9® Mode ....................................................................................................49
Using Abc Mode ......................................................................................................50
Entering Numbers ................................................................................................... 51
Entering Symbols ....................................................................................................51
Understanding Your Contacts ...................................................................53
Contacts .................................................................................................................53
Finding a Contacts Entry .........................................................................................54
Adding a New Contacts Entry .................................................................................. 56
Editing a Contacts Entry .......................................................................................... 57
Saving a Number After a Call .................................................................................. 61
Speed Dial ..............................................................................................................63
Contacts Groups ..................................................................................................... 65
Sending Contacts Entries (V-card) ........................................................................... 68
Deleting a Contacts Entry ........................................................................................69
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Memory Info ...........................................................................................................69
Games & Apps ........................................................................................... 70
Accessing Games & Apps .......................................................................................70
Applications Shopping and Downloading .................................................................70
Changing Your Games & Apps Settings ...................................................................71
Using On-line Help ..................................................................................................71
Messaging ................................................................................................. 72
Accessing Messaging .............................................................................................72
Types of Messages .................................................................................................73
Create and Send Text Messages .............................................................................73
Receive Text Messages ...........................................................................................74
Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode ................................................................75
Send Picture Messages in Standby Mode ................................................................76
Receive Picture Messages ......................................................................................78
Send Video Messages in Camcorder Mode ..............................................................80
Send Video Messages in Standby Mode ..................................................................81
Receive Video Messages .........................................................................................83
Message Boxes .......................................................................................................84
Erase Messages ......................................................................................................89
Message Settings ...................................................................................................90
Browser ..................................................................................................... 92
Browser ..................................................................................................................92
Launching Browser .................................................................................................92
Using Browser ........................................................................................................93
Using Links .............................................................................................................93
How Browser Keys Work .........................................................................................93
Voice SVC .................................................................................................. 95
Voice SVC Options ...................................................................................................95
Voice Commands ....................................................................................................95
Voice Settings .........................................................................................................97
Multimedia .............................................................................................. 101
Accessing Multimedia ...........................................................................................101
Camera-Camcorder ..............................................................................................102
Using My Images Gallery .......................................................................................122
Using My Videos Gallery ........................................................................................123
Using My Ringtones Gallery ...................................................................................124
Using My Sounds Gallery ......................................................................................124
Using Music Library ..............................................................................................127
Tools/Utilities .......................................................................................... 131
Accessing Tools/Utilities .......................................................................................131
Bluetooth ..............................................................................................................131
Calendar ...............................................................................................................135
Memo Pad ............................................................................................................137
Alarm Clock ..........................................................................................................138
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World Time ...........................................................................................................140
Calculator .............................................................................................................142
Stop Watch ........................................................................................................... 142
Converter ..............................................................................................................143
Tip Calculator .......................................................................................................145
Settings ....................................................................................................147
Accessing Your Phone’s Settings .......................................................................... 147
Location Setting ....................................................................................................148
Display Settings .................................................................................................... 148
Sound Settings ..................................................................................................... 152
Call Settings ......................................................................................................... 154
Phone Settings .....................................................................................................157
Memory Info ......................................................................................................... 165
Phone Info ............................................................................................................ 167
Health and Safety Information ................................................................169
Health and Safety Information ............................................................................... 169
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ..............................................................171
UL Certified Travel Adapter ................................................................................... 171
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ........................................................... 171
Road Safety ..........................................................................................................178
Responsible Listening ........................................................................................... 179
Operating Environment ......................................................................................... 181
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ...................................................181
Potentially Explosive Environments .......................................................................183
Emergency Calls ................................................................................................... 184
FCC Notice and Cautions .......................................................................................185
Other Important Safety Information .......................................................................185
Product Performance ............................................................................................186
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...........................................................187
Battery Standby and Talk Time ............................................................................. 187
Battery Precautions ..............................................................................................187
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 189
Warranty Information ..............................................................................190
Standard Limited Warranty ...................................................................................190
Index .........................................................................................................195
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Understanding this User Manual
Section 1: Getting Started
Topics Covered
• Understanding this User Manual
• Charging the Battery
• Activating Your Phone
• Setting Up Your Voicemail
This section explains how to start using your r610 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 submenus in your phone. A robust index for quick reference to most features begins on
page 195.
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
169.
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.
Getting Started 7
Charging the Battery
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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.
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 dama ge your
phone and void your warranty.
2. Insert the smaller end of the Travel Adapter into the charger/accessory
connector at the bottom end of your phone.
Correct
Important!: You must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from the phone during chargi ng to
avoid damage.
Incorrect
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Activating Your Phone
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.
Install the Battery
Note: Your phone comes pa ckaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li-Ion ba ttery and travel
adapter.
Important!: You must fully charge the battery the first time you use your phone, otherwise you could
damage the battery. A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time.
1. Insert the bottom end of the battery first, matching the gold contacts on the
inside of the battery to those on the phone.
2. Press lightly on the top end of the battery down into the phone until the
battery slips into place.
Getting Started 9
3.
3
4
1
2
Place the battery cover so that the tabs on the bottom (3) align with the
slots at the bottom of the battery compartment. Push the top end of the
battery cover (4) down until it snaps into place. .
Remove the Battery
1.
Press and hold the key to turn off the phone (if on).
2. Press up on the battery cover release latch (1) and lift the top end of the
cover (2) away from the phone.
3. Lift the battery (3) up and away from the phone, top end first.
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Setting Up Your Voicemail
Antenna
Press
& Hold
Turn Your Phone On
1. Open the slide on your phone, as shown.
2. Press and hold the key for two or
more seconds.
Note: As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the
antenna while using your phone as this ca n affect call quality
and can cause the phone to operate at a h igher power level
than is necessary.
3. The phone begins searching for a network
signal.
4. Once the phone finds a signal, the time,
date, and day appear in the bottom of the
display.
5. 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 ava ilable,
or at another location.
Turn Your Phone Off
䡲 Press and hold the key 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 o ff. 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 (unde r the Message
menu) to view details of voice messages in you r Voicemail box.
1. In idle mode, press and hold the key or dial your own mobile number
to dial Voicemail.
2. Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to setup your mail box.
Getting Started 11
Listen to Voicemail
1. In idle mode, press and hold the key or dial your own mobile number
to dial 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 the lower left side of the phone. You can
install a microSD
TM
card to provide additional memory for storing files (such as,
sound files and photos) in your phone.
Install a Memory Card
1. Uncover the memory card slot (on the lower left side of the phone).
2. Insert the memory card — label side facing you and smaller end pointing
toward the phone — into the memory card slot.
3. Press the memory card into the slot until the card locks into place.
Remove a Memory Card
1. Uncover the memory card slot (on the lower left side of the phone).
2. Press the memory card into the slot until the card lock releases.
3. Remove the memory card from the memory card slot.
4. If desired, install another memory card. (See “Install a Memory Card” for
more information.)
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Features of Your Phone
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Topics Covered
• Features of Your Phone
• Closed View (Front) of Your Phone
• Open View (Front) of Your Phone
• Command Keys
• Understanding the Display Screen
• Your Phone’s Modes
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
• Global Positioning (GPS) Technology
• PIM Functions (Calendar, Memo Pad, Calculator, and more)
• Text Messaging (SMS) and Picture Messaging (MMS)
• Built-in Digital Camera with Camcorder function
• Music Player (MP3)
• External Memory Support (microSD)
• Voice Dial
• Speakerphone
®
Wireless Technology
Note: The r610 supports the wireless handsfree profile, serial port profile, and dial-up networking profile
for Bluetooth® wireless technology. The r610 does not support all Bluetooth OBEX profiles.
Understanding Your Phone 13
3. Volume Key
13. Camera Key
9. Navigation/Shortcut/
Music Player Key
2. Display
5. Memory Card
Slot
1. Earpiece
11. Power/Accessory
Connector
4. Left Soft Key
6. SEND Key
7. CLR Key
8. OK Key
10. END Key
12. Right Soft Key
Closed View (Front) of Your Phone
Features
1. Earpiece — Lets you hear keypad tones and phone calls.
2. Display — Indicates the status of your phone, including numbers dialed,
feature and function screens, status icons, message indicators, signal
strength, and so on.
3. Volume Key — Lets you adjust the Voice Calls volume in standby mode
(with the keypad unlocked) or during a call or lets you adjust the Music
Player volume while playing a music file. Lets you mute the ringer
temporarily during an incoming call or activate Sound Off or Normal Mode
while in standby mode.
4. Left Soft Key — With the keypad unlocked, used to pop-up menus and
applications and to select the choice indicated at the bottom left corner of
the Display (such as Unlock with the slide closed and the keypad locked).
5. Memory Card Slot — Used to plug in a microSD memory card for
additional multimedia file storage.
6. SEND Key — With the keypad unlocked, lets you place or receive a call. In
standby mode, press the key once to access the recent call log.
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Closed View (Front) of Your Phone
7. CLR Key — With the keypad unlocked, press this key to return to the
previous menu or screen when navigating features on your phone.
8. OK Key — With the keypad unlocked, pressing when navigating through a
menu accepts the highlighted choice in a menu. With the keypad locked,
pressing this key completes the keypad unlock sequence.
9. Navigation/Shortcut/Music Player Key — With the keypad unlocked and
in Menu mode, lets you scroll through the phone menu options. In standby
mode, lets you access preset functions. In Music Player mode, lets you
access Music Player functions.
10. END Key — With the keypad unlocked, ends a call, sends an incoming call
to voicemail or closes a menu and returns you to standby mode.
11. Power/Accessory Connector — Lets you plug in battery charging
accessories, optional headset (for safe, convenient, hands-free
conversations), or any available accessory cables to your phone.
12. Right Soft Key — With the keypad unlocked, used to navigate through
menus and applications and to select the choice indicated at the bottom
right corner of the Display.
13. Camera Key — With the slide closed, pressing this key pops-up the
message “Open slide”. (For more information, see “Open View (Front) of
Your Phone” on page 17 and “Camera Key” on page 22.)
Understanding Your Phone 15
Closed View (Rear) of Your Phone
1. Stereo Speakers
2. Battery Cover
Release
3. Battery Cover
Features
1. Stereo Speakers — Let you listen to audio from your phone, such as
music files, alerts, and ringtones.
2. Battery Cover Release — Releases the Battery Cover latch that holds the
Battery Cover in place.
3. Battery Cover — Protects the battery and holds it in place.
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1. Earpiece
2. Display
4. Navigation/Shortcut/
Music Player Key
5. Left Soft Key
6. SEND Key
9. Special Function Keys
8. Memory Card Slot
10. Microphone
13. Alpha-numeric Keys
15. END Key
17. Right Soft Key
16. OK Key
11. Voice Recognition Key
7. CLR Key
3. Volume Key
14. Camera Key
12. Power Accessory Connector
Open View (Front) of Your Phone
Open View (Front) of Your Phone
Features
1. Earpiece — Lets you hear keypad tones and phone calls.
2. Display — Indicates the status of your phone, including numbers dialed,
feature and function screens, status icons, message indicators, signal
strength, and so on.
Understanding Your Phone 17
3.
Volume Key — In standby mode, lets you adjust the ringer volume or lets
you select a vibrate mode. During a call, lets you adjust the Earpiece
volume.
4. Navigation/Shortcut/Music Player Key — With the keypad unlocked and
in Menu mode, lets you scroll through the phone menu options. In standby
mode, lets you access preset functions. In Music Player mode, lets you
access Music Player functions.
5. Left Soft Key — Used to navigate through menus and applications and to
select the choice indicated at the bottom left corner of the Display.
6. SEND Key — Lets you place or receive a call. In standby mode, press the
key once to access the recent call log.
7. CLR Key — When you are in text entry mode, deletes characters from the
display. When navigating features on your phone, press this key to return
to the previous menu or screen.
8. Memory Card Slot — Used to plug in a microSD memory card for
additional multimedia file storage.
9. Special Function Keys — Enter special characters (such as a text space).
Perform various functions (such as launching Silent Mode).
10. Microphone — Lets the other caller hear you clearly when you are
speaking to them.
11. Voice Recognition Key — In Idle mode, pressing and holding this key
launches Voice Commands function.
12. Power/Accessory Connector — Used to plug in the charging accessories
and also connect any available accessory cables to your phone.
13. Alpha-numeric Keys — Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and
characters.
14. Camera Key — Lets you launch the camera and switch between camera
and camcorder modes.
15. 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.
16. OK Key — Pressing when navigating through a menu accepts the
highlighted choice in a menu. In settings screens, accepts setting value
entries and selections. In camera mode, it takes a picture. In camcorder
mode, it starts and stops video recording.
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Open View (Rear) of Your Phone
2. Camera Lens
3. Camera Key
1. Mirror
4. Flash
17. 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.
Open View (Rear) of Your Phone
Features
1. Mirror — Used when taking self-portrait photographs.
2. Camera Lens — The lens of your built-in camera.
3. Camera Key — Lets you launch the camera and switch between camera
and camcorder modes.
4. Flash — Lets you take pictures in low light.
Understanding Your Phone 19
Command Keys
Functions for the soft keys are defined by what appears above each in the display.
There are two soft keys, the (left) soft key and the (right) soft key .
Left Soft Key
Some functions of the left soft key are as follows.
• With the slide closed, the function is Unlock. Press to Unlock the keys.
• In standby mode, press the Settings (left) soft key ( ) to open the Settings
menu.
• When the left soft key function is Edit, press the Edit (left) soft key ( ) to edit a
Contact.
Right Soft Key
Some functions of the right soft key are as follows.
• In standby mode, press the Contacts (right) soft key ( ) to open the Contacts
list.
• When the right soft key function is Options, press the Options (right) soft key ( )
and a pop-up menu appears.
• When the right soft key function is Back, press the Back (right) soft key ( ) to
back up one menu level.
OK Key
• In standby mode, press the Menu key ( ) to open the main menu.
• In a menu, press the OK key ( ) to accept the highlighted selection.
• In camera mode, press the TAK E key ( ) to take a photo; or the SEND key ( )
to include a photo in a picture message.
• In camcorder mode, press the REC key ( ) to start video recording; and press the
STOP key ( ) to end video recording.
• In messaging mode, press the SEND key ( ) to send a message to the recipient;
or press the EDIT key ( ) to edit a Draft message.
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.
1. If you enter an incorrect character, briefly press to backspace
(and delete) the character.
2. To erase the entire sentence, press and hold .
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Command Keys
Multimedia
Messages
Games & Apps
Browser
3. To back up one menu level, briefly press .
4. To return to standby mode, press and hold until you return to
standby mode.
End Key
1. Press and hold the End key to turn on your phone.
2. Briefly press once to disconnect a call.
3. Press to return to standby mode from any menu, or to cancel the last
input.
Send Key
The Send key is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the last
number(s) dialed, received, or missed.
1. Press once to answer calls.
2. Enter a number and briefly press to make a call.
3. Briefly press in standby mode to display a list of recent calls to and
from your phone.
4. Press twice in standby mode to call the most recent number.
5. Press to pick up a waiting call. Press again to switch back to the
other call.
Navigation Key
Use the directional keys on the navigation key to browse menus, submenus, and lists. Each key also acts as a shortcut to launch applications.
Navigation Key Shortcuts
In standby mode, press a navigation key to launch the key’s corresponding
application.
Understanding Your Phone 21
Camera Key
Use the Camera key ( ) — located on the right side of your phone — to activate the
camera built into your phone and to take pictures, and to switch between camera
and camcorder functions.
Understanding the Display Screen
The top line of your phone’s display contains icons
that indicate network status, battery power, signal
strength, connection type, and more. The following
list contains icons that may appear in your display.
Display Screen Icons
Your r610 phone can show you definitions of the
icons that appear on the top lines of the front and
main displays. To access the Icon Glossary:
䊳 In standby mode, press the Menu key ( ), then press (for Set-
tings), (for Phone Info), and for Icon Glossary. A list shows of
the icons that can appear on the top line of the displays.
Dialogue Boxes
Dialogue boxes prompt for action, inform you of status, or warn of situations such as
low memory. Dialogue boxes and their definitions are outlined below.
• Choice
• Example: “Save Message?”
• Reconfirm
• Example: “Erase message?”
• Performing
• Example: “Sending...” “Connecting...”
• Completed
• Example: “Message Saved”
• Information
• Example: “New Voicemails”
• Error
• Example: “System Error!”
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Your Phone’s Modes
• Warning
• Example: “Battery Low,” “Memory Full!”
Backlights
Backlights illuminate the internal and external 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 backlights dim and turn o ff after 10 seconds to conserve batter y
power, regardless of the Backlight setting.
See “Backlight” on page 151 for more information.
Your Phone’s Modes
Call Answer Mode
You can select how you wish to answer a call.
1. In standby mode, press the Menu key ( ), then press (for
Settings), (for Call Settings), and for Call Answer. The
following call answer options appear in the display:
• Any Key — Pressing any key except the key or key answers a call.
•Send Key — Only pressing answers a call.
• Slide Up — Opening the phone’s slide or pressing answers a call.
2. Use the navigation keys to highlight an option.
3. Press the key to select the method for answering calls.
Input mode
Input mode determines how you enter text, numbers and symbols. While at any text
entry screen, press the Abc (left) soft key ( ), then choose the input mode from the
pop-up menu using the navigation keys. Optional input modes are T9 Word, Abc,
ABC, Symbols, and 123. (See “Entering Text” on page 48 for more information.
Tip: You can also cycle between T9 Word, Abc, and 123 by repeatedly pressing and holding the key
until the phone beeps.
Understanding Your Phone 23
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. (See
“Change Lock” on page 159 for more information.)
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.
1. While in standby mode, enter a phone number, and press to place a
call.
2. Press to return to standby mode.
Receive 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 OK key ().
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 Options (right) soft key ( ) to display a list of
menu options. See “In-Use Menu” on page 34 for more information.
Enter/Exit Silent Mode
Silence the tones your keypad makes when you press a key.
• In standby mode, press and hold . Entering Silent Mode briefly appears in the
display and your phone returns to standby mode.
• While in Silent mode and standby mode, press and hold . Exit Silent Mode
briefly appears in the display and your phone returns to standby mode.
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Your Phone’s Modes
Vibrate Mode
䊳 In standby mode, repeatedly press the Volume key ( ) down until Vibrate
appears in the display.
The Volume key is on the upper left side of phone, near the (left) soft key
().
Adjust the Ringer
In standby mode, press the Volume key ( ) on the left side of the phone up
1.
or down. Options are:
•Ringer Off •Medium
•Vibrate • Medium/High
•Low •High
•Low/Medium • Vibrate/High
2. When you are satisfied with the setting, press the key. Your phone
returns to standby mode.
Tip: You can also enter the Voice Calls – Volume sub-menu by pressing the Menu key ( ), then pressing
the , , , and keys. Use the Volume key on the left side of your phone to adjust the
ringer setting.
Note: The Vibrate icon ( ) appears in the display when the phone is in Vibrate mode. The Vibrate/Ring
icon ( ) appears in the display when the phone is in Vibrate/High mode.
Speakerphone Mode
To enable speakerphone mode:
1. During a call, press the Options (right) soft key ( ). The In Use menu
appears in the display. (For more information about the In Use menu, see
“In-Use Menu” on page 34.)
2. Press the key (for Speakerphone). The Speakerphone icon ( )
appears in the display.
3. Use the Volume key — located on the left side of your phone — to adjust
the Voice volume.
Note: For safety information related to speakerphone use, see “Responsible Listening” on page 179.
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To disable speakerphone mode, do one of the following:
• During a call, do Steps 1 and 2 above to switch from Speakerphone mode to using
the earpiece.
• End a call by pressing the key. Your phone automatically switches from
Speakerphone mode to using the earpiece.
Camera Mode
Camera mode lets you activate your phone’s camera to take pictures. In Camera
mode, you can also adjust the resolution and appearance of your pictures.
See “Multimedia” on page 101 for more information.
• Entering Camera Mode — In standby mode, press and hold the Camera key ( )
on the right side of your phone.
• Exiting Camera Mode — Press the key.
Camcorder Mode
Camcorder mode lets you activate your phone’s camera to record videos. In
Camcorder mode, you can also adjust the resolution and appearance of your videos.
See “Multimedia” on page 101 for more information.
• Entering Camcorder Mode — In Camera mode, press and hold the key on the
right side of your phone.
• Exiting Camcorder Mode — Press the key.
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Making a Call
Section 3: Call Functions
Topics Covered
• Making a Call
• Answering a Call
• Recent Calls
This section provides procedures for making and answering calls. This section also
describes features, such as call logs and call timers, that help you make calls and
manage your call time.
Making a Call
1. With the phone on, enter the number you wish to call using the keypad.
Tip: When making an international call, begin by pressing and holding the Star key ( ). A “plus” sign (+)
appears in the display. Now, enter the country code and phone numbe r you wish to call. Your phone
automatically dials the international call code (011) for you.
2. Press to place the call.
Emergency Calls
When you call an Emergency Number, such as 911, your r610 phone locks itself in
emergency mode, only allowing you to make calls to the emergency call center you
originally contacted. This enables emergency operators to more easily dispatch aid,
such as police, fire fighting, and emergency medical personnel.
1. With the phone on, enter the Emergency Number you wish to call using the
keypad.
Note: You can define up to 3 emergency numbers in your phone. (See “Emergency #” on page 159 for more
information.)
2. Press to place the call.
Tip: If you need to make an emergency (911) call with Airplane mode enabled, just dial the emergency
number and press . (See “Airplane Mode” on page 157 for more information.)
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Three-way Calling
Call two other numbers and connect them to your call using three-way calling.
1. In standby mode, enter the number for the first party in your call, then
press .
2. When connected, ask the other party to remain on the line. Press to
place them on hold.
3. Enter the second party’s phone number and press .
4. When the second party answers, press to connect all three parties.
Manual Pause Calling
To manually call a number with pause(s) without storing it in your Contacts list:
1. In standby mode, enter the number you wish to call.
2. Press the Options (right) soft key ( ).
The following pause options appear in the display:
• 2-Sec Pause — A 2-second pause after which dialing resumes.
•Wait — A hard pause (waits for input from you).
3. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired pause.
4. Press the key to enter the highlighted pause into the number
sequence.
5. Press to call the number.
Tip: Press the Save (left) soft key ( ) to store pauses along with the number if you plan to call the
number frequently.
Speed Dialing
Speed Dialing lets you place a call to any Contact stored in your Contacts list by
dialing the Contact’s Location number.
1-Touch Dialing
Use 1-touch dialing to speed dial Contacts from 001 (Voicemail) through 009.
䊳 In standby mode, press and hold the number key representing the desired
Contact’s Location number.
Example: To speed dial the Contact assigned Location 005, press and hold the key.
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Making a Call
2-Touch Dialing
Use 2-touch dialing to speed dial Contacts from 010 through 099.
1. In standby mode, press and release the number key representing the first
digit of the desired Contact’s Location number.
2. Press and hold the number key representing the second digit of the desired
Contact’s Location number.
Example: To speed dial the Contact assigned Location 035, press , then press and hold the key.
3-Touch Dialing
Use 3-touch dialing to speed dial Contacts from 100 through 999.
1. In standby mode, press and release the number key representing the first
digit of the desired Contact’s Location number.
2. Press the number key representing the second digit of the desired
Contact’s Location number.
3. Press and hold the number key representing the third digit of the desired
Contact’s Location number.
Example: To speed dial the Contacts entry assigned to Location 325, press , press , then press
and hold the key.
Voice Diali ng
The voice recognition capabilities of your r610 are exceptional due to advanced,
speaker-independent technology. This means you do not need to “train” your phone
to understand your voice. You can use your voice in a natural manner to dial
numbers.
Note: End Calls Before relaunching the VoiceSignal voice recognition software — When you use Voice
Dialing to make a call, you must end that call before you can use other Voice Commands. See “Voice
SVC” on page 95 for more information.
Use the Call command to dial any number stored in your Contacts list by saying the
name of the contact (Name Dialing). You can also use Call to dial any telephone
number, even numbers not stored in your contact list, by speaking the individual
digits in the number (Digit Dialing).
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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.
• 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 the key.
“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 “Yes ” to confirm the name or “No” to hear the next name, or use the
keypad to select the correct name from the list. (See See “Choice Lists” on
page 97, for more information.)
• Press the Repeat (right) soft key ( ) to say the name again.
• Press the Settings (left) soft key ( ), then press the Exit (right) soft key ( )
to exit VoiceSignal without dialing.
If the recognized name has multiple numbers stored for it (that is, Mobile,
Work, Home, 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”
• “Pager ”
Voice Dial dials the specified number.
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