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SCH-R261
P O R T ABLE T R I-B A ND
MOBIL E PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents,
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® ® Nuance , VSuite™, T9 Text Input, and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc., or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. ® The Bluetooth word mark, figure mark (stylized “B Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG. microSD™ and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the SD Card Association. Open Source Software Some software component
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Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORK
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Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ..............................................4 The In-Call Options Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Ignoring a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Understanding this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Adjusting the Call Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Create and Send Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Section 10: Tools .......................................................... 70 Receive Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Tools Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Chat View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Re
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Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your Samsung � Important: Points out important information about the current feature SCH-R261 phone by activating your service, setting up your that could affect performance, or even damage your phone. Voicemail, or getting an understanding of how this manual is put � Caution: Warns of potential damage to the phone. together. Text Conventions Understanding this Manual This manual provides condensed information about how to use
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➔ 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!: You must fully charge the battery the first time you use your phone, otherwise you could damage the battery. 3. Insert the top end of the battery first, aligning the gold 1. Grasp the device firmly and locate the cover re
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Removing the Battery 1. Press and hold to turn off the phone. 2. Grasp the device firmly and locate the cover release latch. 3. Place your fingernail in the opening and firmly “pop” the cover off the device. 5. Place the battery cover back over the battery (1) and press down lightly (2) until it clicks into place. 6
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4. 1. Li Lift ft t th he b e bo ot tt to om m of of t th he e ba bat tt te er ry up (1) a y up (1) and away nd away (2 (2) f ) fr ro om m the the Caution!: For connection to an electrical supply not located in North America, phon phone e. . 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 o
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Low Battery Indicator Note: If you are outside of your carrier’s coverage or roaming area, the No Service icon ( ) displays at the top of the phone’s screen. If you The battery indicator ( ) in the upper-right corner of the cannot place or receive calls, try later when service is available, or at display indicates power level. Monitor the battery strength and another location. ensure your battery is adequately charged. Turning Off Your Phone Three bars ( ) indicate a full charge. 1. If c
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2. Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to setup your mail box. Listen to Voicemail 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. Getting Started 9
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also Open View (Front) of the Phone describes the screen format and the icons that display 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
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Features 9. Voice Recognition Key: Used to launch Voice SVC voice 1. Earpiece: Lets you hear ringing and alert tones, alarm recognition system. tones, and other parties during calls. 10. Alpha-numeric Keys: Use these keys to enter numbers, 2. Main Display: Indicates the status of your phone, including letters, and characters. numbers dialed, feature and function screens, status 11. CLR Key: Deletes characters from the display when you are icons, message indicators and contents, signal streng
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Closed View (Front) of Your Phone Features Side Views of Your Phone 4 1 2 1 3 2 1. Volume Key: Lets you adjust the ring volume in standby 1. Camera lens: Used to focus the subject when taking a mode, adjust the voice volume during a call, or mute the picture. ringer during an incoming call. 2. Front Display: Indicates the status of your phone, including 2. Power / Accessory Connector: Used to connect an optional status icons, message indicators, signal strength, and headset (for hands free
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3. Camera Key: Launches the Camera feature of your phone OK Key � In standby mode, press the OK key ( ) to launch the Main menu. and takes photos. � In a menu, press to accept the highlighted selection. 4. Accessory slot: Used to connect a carrying strap to the � In camera mode, press to take a photo or to create a Picture phone. message. Command Keys � When the OK key function is Edit, press the Edit key ( ) to edit a Draft message. Functions for the soft keys are defined by what displays
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� Press and hold to erase the entire sentence. Understanding the Display Screen � Briefly press to back up one menu level. 1. The top line of your phone’s End Key screen contains icons that � Press and hold the End key to turn your phone on or off. indicate network status, � Briefly press once to disconnect a call. battery power, signal strength, � Press to return to standby mode from any menu, or to cancel the connection type, and more. last input. 2. The Main Clock displays the
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Display Screen Icons Menu Navigation Your R261 phone displays a table of definitions for the icons that Access the menus and sub menus in your phone using the display on the top line of the screen. navigation key ( ) and soft keys ( ), or use a shortcut. To access the Icon Glossary: 1. In standby mode, press Menu. The first of several In standby mode, press , then select Settings ➔ Phone menus displays on the screen. Info ➔ Icon Glossary. A table of icons and definitions for the icons t
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Navigation Key Shortcuts Your Phone’s Modes In standby mode, press a navigation key to launch the key’s Standby Mode corresponding application. Standby mode is the state of the phone once it has found service Create Txt Msg and is idle. The phone goes into standby mode: � After you power on the phone. � When you press after a call or from within a menu. All Calls Messages In standby mode, you will see the time, day, and date as well as all phone status icons. Calendar Placing Calls in St
