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Product Performance, Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception

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• Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender, or legal action, or both. Product Performance Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal. If you're inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception. Understanding the Power Save Feature If your phone is unable to find a signal after searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. If your phone is active, it periodically rechecks service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key. Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a message displays on the screen. When a signal is found, your phone returns to standby mode. 166

Section	Page
SCH-R250	1
Table of Contents	5
Section 1: Getting Started	9
Understanding this User Manual	9
Notes and Tips	9
Text Conventions	10
Installing the Battery	11
Removing the Battery	12
Charging the Battery	12
Use the Travel Adapter	13
Low battery indicator	14
Activating Your Phone	15
Turning Your Phone On	15
Turn Your Phone Off	16
Setting Up Your Voicemail	16
Listen to Voicemail	16
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	17
Features of Your Phone	17
Closed View of Your Phone	18
Features	18
Open View (Front) of Your Phone	20
Features	21
Understanding the Display Screen	23
Without Widget Bar	23
With Widget Bar	24
Display Screen Icons	24
Dialogue Boxes	25
Backlights	26
Section 3: Menu Navigation	27
Menu Navigation	27
Menu Shortcuts	27
Return to the Previous Menu	27
Navigation Key Shortcuts	28
Widget Bar	28
Section 4: Entering Text	29
Text Entry Modes	29
Changing the Text Entry Mode	29
Using T9® Mode	30
Adding Words to the T9 Word Dictionary	31
Using Abc/ABC Mode	31
Using 123 Mode	32
Entering Symbols	32
Section 5: Call Functions	33
Making a Call	33
Emergency Calls	33
Three-Way Calling	34
Dialing International Numbers	34
Call Another Country — Manual Method	34
Call Another Country — Shortcut Method	35
Manual Pause Calling	35
Speed Dialing	36
1-Touch Dialing (1 – 9)	36
2-Touch Dialing (10 – 99)	36
3-Touch Dialing (100 – 999)	36
Voice Dialing	37
Voice Dialing Tips	37
Dialing a Contact Name	37
Dialing a Number	38
Answering a Call	38
Call Answer	39
Call Notification Features	39
Set Call Ringer Volume	40
Call Waiting	40
Silence an Incoming Ring	40
Ignore an Incoming Call	41
In-Use Menu	41
Calls Logs	42
Outgoing / Incoming / Missed Calls	42
Erase Logs	43
Erase All Calls	43
Call Timer	44
Data Counter	44
Store Numbers from Call Logs	45
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts	46
Contacts	46
Open Contacts	46
Adding a New Contacts Entry	47
Dial Method	47
Add to an Existing Entry	48
Saving a Number After a Call	49
Menu Method	50
Adding a Picture ID	50
Calls Log Method	51
Finding a Contacts Entry	51
Menu Method	51
Voice Method	52
Quick Search Method	53
Shortcut Key Method	54
Editing a Contacts Entry	55
Editing Contacts Name and Numbers	55
Add Pauses to Contacts Numbers	56
Pause Dial from Contacts	57
Edit an Existing Email Address	57
Assigning a Picture to a Contacts Entry	57
Assigning a Ringtone to a Contacts Entry	58
Speed Dial	59
Assignment During Entry Creation	60
Changing a Speed Dial Location	61
Contacts Groups	61
Add Contacts Entry to a Group	62
Using Add New/Edit Contact Option	62
Using Group Add Option	63
Rename a Group	64
Add a New Group	65
Erase a Group	65
Deleting a Contacts Entry	66
Memory Info	66
Section 7: Messages	67
Accessing the Messages Menu	67
Create and Send Text Messages	67
Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode	68
Send Picture Messages in Standby Mode	70
Message Content and Delivery Options	72
Receiving Messages	73
Messages and Lock Mode	74
Voicemail	74
Listen to Voicemail Now	74
Listen to Voicemail Later	75
Message Boxes	75
Inbox	75
Review Messages in the Inbox	75
Managing Inbox Messages	76
Outbox	76
Review Messages in the Outbox	76
Managing Outbox Messages	77
Draft Box	77
Create a Draft Message	77
View and Edit Draft Text Messages	78
View and Edit Draft Pic. Messages	78
Managing Draft Messages	79
Message View Options	79
Message List Options	81
Erase Messages	83
Message Settings	84
General Message Settings	84
Editing and Entering Quick Text	85
Text Message Settings	86
Picture Message Settings	86
Section 8: Camera	87
Taking Pictures	87
Taking Snap Shots (Single Pictures)	88
Taking Multi Shot Pictures	89
Point, Click, and Send Pictures	90
Screen Layouts	91
Camera Screen	91
Camera Screen Icons	91
The Photo Gallery	93
Section 9: @Metro	95
Launching @metro	95
Applications Shopping and Downloading @metro App Store	96
Changing Your @metro Settings	96
Using On-line Help	97
Buying New Apps	97
What do I pay?	97
Demo Apps	98
Removing Apps	98
Disabled Apps	98
Restoring Apps	98
Expired Apps	99
Section 10: Multimedia	100
Accessing Multimedia	100
Camera	100
Using My Images	100
My Images Options	101
Using My Ringtones Gallery	102
Recording a Sound File	103
Section 11: Tools	104
Accessing Your Phone’s Tools	104
Bluetooth	104
Turn Bluetooth On/Off	104
Registered List	105
Add (Pair With) a New Device	106
Connecting to a Registered (Already Paired) Device	106
Disconnecting from a Bluetooth Device	106
Managing Your Registered List	107
Bluetooth Settings	107
Calendar	108
View an Event	108
Add a New Event	109
Memo Pad	110
Create a Memo	110
Review, Edit, and Erase Memos	110
Alarm Clock	111
When an Alarm Sounds	112
Turn Off the Alarm	112
World Time	112
Selecting/Displaying Time Zones	113
Viewing a Time Zone	113
Selecting a Home Zone	114
Enable Daylight Saving Time (DST)	114
Calculator	114
Stop Watch	115
Converter	116
Currency — Reviewing/Editing Exchange Rates	116
Currency — Adding Exchange Rates	117
Currency — Erasing Exchange Rates	118
Tip Calculator	119
Section 12: Voice SVC	120
Voice SVC Options	120
Voice Command	120
Voice Command Tips:	121
Voice Settings	122
Choice Lists	122
Sensitivity	122
Digit Dialing	123
Tips for Adapting Digit Dialing:	123
Adapt Digits	124
Reset Digits	125
Sound	125
Voice Launch	126
About	126
Section 13: Changing Your Settings	127
Location Setting	127
Display Settings	127
Wallpaper	128
Clock Format	128
Theme	128
Dialing Font Size	128
Banner	129
Backlight	129
Front Contrast	129
Sounds Settings	129
Master Volume	130
Ringer Type	130
Alerts	130
Key Tone	130
Call and Phone Settings	130
Call Settings	131
Call Answer	131
Auto Answer	131
Auto Retry	131
TTY Mode	132
Voice Privacy	132
Hearing Aid Mode	133
Phone Settings	133
Airplane Mode	133
Language	133
Security	134
Lock Phone	134
Auto Device Lock	135
Change Lock	135
Emergency #	136
Reset Phone	137
Erase All Entries	137
Restriction	137
NAM Selection	138
System Select	138
Set Time	138
Speed Dial	139
Quick Search	139
Memory Info	139
Phone Info	140
Section 14: Health and Safety Information	141
Health and Safety Information	141
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	141
Certification Information (SAR)	141
Please Note the Following Information When Using Your Handset	143
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	144
UL Certified Travel Adapter	144
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones	145
What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?	145
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?	146
What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?	146
What are the results of the research done already?	148
What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?	149
What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?	150
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone?	151
What about children using wireless phones?	151
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions?	152
Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work?	153
What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?	153
Road Safety	155
Responsible Listening	158
Operating Environment	161
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices	162
Implantable Medical Devices	162
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices	163
Other Medical Devices	165
Vehicles	166
Posted Facilities	166
Potentially Explosive Environments	166
Emergency Calls	167
Restricting Children's access to your Phone	168
FCC Notice and Cautions	168
FCC Notice	168
Cautions	169
Other Important Safety Information	169
Product Performance	170
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception	170
Understanding the Power Save Feature	170
Understanding How Your Phone Operates	171
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance	171
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones	172
Battery Standby and Talk Time	172
Battery Precautions	172
Care and Maintenance	175
Section 15: Warranty Information	177
Standard Limited Warranty	177
End User License Agreement for Software	183
Precautions for Transfer and Disposal	189
Index	191
Symbols	191
A	191
B	192
C	192
D	194
E	194
G	195
H	195
I	195
L	196
M	196
N	197
O	197
P	197
R	198
S	198
T	199
U	200
V	201