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Your Phone’s Modes, Standby Mode, Placing Calls in Standby Mode, Receiving Messages in Standby Mode

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Your Phone's Modes Adjusting Your Phone's Master Volume Standby Mode In standby mode, press the Volume key (on the left side of the 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. 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: In standby mode, you will see the time, day, and date as well as all phone status icons. Placing Calls in Standby Mode T 1. To place a call while in standby mode, enter a phone number, and press . F 2. To return to standby mode, press . Receiving Messages in Standby Mode A You can receive messages in standby mode. An alert tone sounds and a notification message appears in the display when a new R message arrives. The following call message options appear: D • View Now: This selection allows you to view the messages now. • Silence All • Vibrate • Low • Low/Medium • Medium • Medium/High • High Tip: You can add vibration to Master Volume settings Low - High. Just press Vib.on. 2. When you are satisfied with the setting, press SET. Your phone returns to standby mode. Tip: You can also access the Master Volume setting by pressing Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Sound Settings ➔ Master Volume. Use the Volume key on the left side of your phone to adjust the ringer volume setting. • View Later: This selection allows you to view the messages at a later date. Highlight the desired viewing option and then press . Note: The Vibrate icon ( ) appears in the display when the phone is in Vibrate mode. The Vibrate/Ring icon ( ) appears in the display when you press Vib.on with Master Volume set to Low - High. 17

Section	Page
Samsung Chrono	1
Open Source Software	3
Table of Contents	4
Section 1: Getting Started	7
Understanding this User Manual	7
Notes and Tips	7
Text Conventions	8
Installing the Battery	8
Removing the Battery	9
Charging the Battery	10
Use the Travel Adapter	10
Low Battery Indicator	11
Activating Your Phone	11
Turning Your Phone On	11
Turning Your Phone Off	11
Setting Up Your Voicemail	12
Listen to Voicemail	12
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	13
Features of Your Phone	13
Closed View of Your Phone	13
Features	13
Open View (Front) of Your Phone	14
Features	14
Command Keys	15
Left Soft Key	15
Right Soft Key	16
OK Key	16
Send Key	16
Clear Key	16
End Key	16
Navigation Key	16
Camera Key	16
Understanding the Display Screen	17
Display Screen Icons	17
Dialogue Boxes	18
Backlights	18
Menu Navigation	18
Return to the Previous Menu	19
Navigation Key Shortcuts	19
Navigate Using a Shortcut	19
Your Phone’s Modes	20
Standby Mode	20
Placing Calls in Standby Mode	20
Receiving Messages in Standby Mode	20
Adjusting Your Phone’s Master Volume	20
Call Answer Mode	21
Talk Mode	21
Enter/Exit Vibrate Mode	21
To enter Vibrate Mode:	21
To exit Vibrate Mode:	21
Speakerphone Mode	21
To enter Speakerphone Mode:	21
To exit Speakerphone Mode:	21
Handsfree Mode	22
Camera Mode	22
Input mode	22
Lock Mode	22
Section 3: Call Functions	23
Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing	23
Dialing Emergency Numbers	23
Dialing International Numbers	23
Call Another Country — Manual Method	23
Call Another Country — Shortcut Method	24
Manual Pause Calling	24
Making a Call — Speed Dialing	24
One-Touch Dialing	25
Two-Touch Dialing	25
Three-Touch Dialing	25
Pause Dialing From a Contacts Entry	25
Making a Call — Quick Search Dialing	25
Quick Search Dialing a Contact	25
Making a Call — Voice Dialing	26
Using Voice Dial	26
Voice Dialing Tips:	26
Dialing a Name	26
Dialing a Number	27
Pause Dialing From a Contacts Entry	27
Answering a Call	27
Answering an Incoming Call	28
The In-Use Options Menu	28
Ignoring a Call	28
Adjusting the Call Volume	29
Calls Log	29
Review the Calls Log	29
Outgoing Calls	29
Incoming Calls	30
Missed Calls	31
All Calls	31
Call Timer	32
Data Counter	32
Roaming	33
What is Roaming?	33
How Roaming Works	33
Section 4: Entering Text	34
Changing the Text Entry Mode	34
Using T9® Mode	35
Using Abc Mode	35
Entering Numbers	35
Entering Symbols	36
Entering Emoticons	36
Section 5: Understanding Your Contacts	37
Contacts	37
Open Contacts	37
Finding a Contacts Entry	38
Shortcut Key Method	38
Voice Method	39
Quick Search Method	40
Adding a New Contacts Entry	41
Dial Method	41
Menu Method	41
Editing a Contacts Entry	42
Editing Contacts Name and Numbers	42
Add Pauses to Contacts Numbers	42
Pause Dial from Contacts	43
Edit an Existing Email Address	43
Assigning a Ringtone to a Contacts Entry	44
Saving a Number After a Call	44
Create a New Entry	45
Add to an Existing Entry	45
Speed Dial	46
Assignment During Entry Creation	46
Assignment to an Existing Entry	47
Changing a Speed Dial Location	47
Contacts Groups	48
Add Contacts Entry to a Group	48
Using Add New/Edit Contact Option	48
Using Group Add Option	48
Remove Contacts Entry from a Group	49
Rename a Group	50
Add a New Group	50
Erase a Group	50
Deleting a Contacts Entry	50
Memory Info	51
Section 6: Messaging	52
Types of Messages	52
Create and Send Text Messages	52
Menu Method	52
Chat Method	53
Receive Text Messages	54
Receive Messages While in a Call	54
View a Text Message Now	55
View a Text Message Later	55
Chat View	56
Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode	56
Send Picture Messages in Standby Mode	58
Receive Picture Messages	60
View a Picture Message Later	60
View a Picture Message Now	60
Message Boxes	61
Inbox	61
Managing Inbox Messages	62
Outbox	62
Review Messages in the Outbox	62
Messages and Lock Mode	63
Managing Outbox Messages	63
Draft Box	63
Create a Draft Message	63
View and Edit Draft Messages	64
Managing Draft Messages	65
Voicemail	65
Listen to Voicemail Now	65
Listen to Voicemail Later	66
Erase Messages	66
Message Settings	67
Editing and Entering Preset Messages	68
Section 7: Games & Apps	69
Accessing Games and Apps	69
Launching an Application	69
Finding and Downloading Applications	70
Section 8: Camera	71
Taking Pictures	71
Taking Snap Shots (Single Pictures)	71
Taking Multi Shot Pictures	72
Camera Screen Layout	74
Camera Screen Soft Keys	74
Camera Screen Icons	74
Picture Options	75
Camera Options	76
Shot Type	76
Resolution	77
Night Shot	77
Self Timer	77
Quality	78
White Balance	78
Color Effect	79
Settings	79
Auto Save	79
Icon Display	80
View Mode	80
Shutter Sound	80
Reset Settings	80
Zoom	81
Brightness	81
Gallery	81
Switch From Expanded to Thumbnail Mode	82
Point, Click, and Send Pictures	82
Section 9: Multimedia	83
Accessing Multimedia	83
My Images	83
My Ringtones	84
Record New Voice Memo	85
Section 10: Navigator	86
Accessing Navigator	86
Section 11: Tools/Utilities	87
Tools/Utilities Menu	87
Opening Tools/Utilities Menu	87
Cricket411	87
Bluetooth	87
Turn Bluetooth On/Off	87
Add New Device	88
Registered List	89
Connecting to a Bluetooth Device	89
Bluetooth Settings	89
Voice SVC	90
Voice Commands	90
Voice Command Tips:	91
Voice-Activating Your Contacts List	91
Ending Calls Before Restarting Voice SVC	91
Voice Settings	92
Choice Lists	92
Sensitivity	92
Digit Dialing	93
Sound	94
Voice Launch	94
About Voice SVC	94
Calendar	95
View an event	95
Add a New Event	96
Memo Pad	97
Add a Memo	97
View, Edit, and Erase Memos	97
Alarm Clock	98
When an Alarm Sounds	98
Turn Off the Alarm	99
Reset the Alarm	99
World Time	99
Calculator	100
Stop Watch	101
Converter	102
Currency — Reviewing/Editing Exchange Rates	103
Currency — Adding Exchange Rates	103
Currency — Erasing Exchange Rates	104
Tip Calculator	105
Section 12: Changing Your Phone’s Setting	106
Accessing Your Phone’s Settings	106
Location	106
Display Settings	107
Wallpaper	107
Clock Format	107
Theme	108
Dialing Font Size	108
Backlight	108
Front Contrast	109
Sound Settings	109
Master Volume	109
Ringer Type	110
Alerts	110
Key Tone	111
Call Settings	111
Call Answer	111
Call Alert	112
Auto Answer	112
Auto Retry	112
TTY Mode	112
Phone Settings	113
Airplane Mode	113
Language	114
Security	114
Lock Phone	114
Change Lock	114
Emergency #	115
Resetting Your Phone	115
Erase all entries	116
Restriction	116
System Select	117
Set Time	117
Speed Dial	117
Quick Search	118
Searching for a Contact	118
Memory Info	118
Phone Info	119
Section 13: Health and Safety Information	120
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	120
Do cell phones pose a health hazard?	120
Research Results to Date: Is there a connection between RF and certain health problems?	121
Interphone Study	121
International Cohort Study on Mobile Phone Users (COSMOS)	121
Risk of Brain Cancer from Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields in Childhood and Adolescence (MOBI-KIDS)	122
Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program of the National Cancer Institute	122
Cell Phone Industry Actions	122
Reducing Exposure: Hands-Free Kits and Other Accessories	122
Steps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy	122
Hands-Free Kits	123
Cell Phone Accessories that Claim to Shield the Head from RF Radiation	123
Children and Cell Phones	123
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information	124
Smart Practices While Driving	125
On the Road - Off the Phone	125
Battery Use and Safety	127
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	128
Follow local regulations regarding disposal of mobile devices and batteries	129
UL Certified Travel Charger	129
Display / Touch-Screen	129
GPS & AGPS	130
Your Location	130
Use of AGPS in Emergency Calls	130
Navigation	130
Emergency Calls	131
Care and Maintenance	131
Responsible Listening	132
Operating Environment	134
Using Your Mobile Device Near Other Electronic Devices	134
Implantable Medical Devices	134
Other Medical Devices	135
Vehicles	135
Posted Facilities	135
Potentially Explosive Environments	135
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices	136
Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile Device	137
FCC Notice and Cautions	137
FCC Notice	137
Cautions	138
Other Important Safety Information	138
Section 14: Warranty Information	139
Standard Limited Warranty	139
End User License Agreement for Software	142
Precautions for Transfer and Disposal	145
Index	147
Numerics	147
A	147
B	147
C	147
D	148
E	148
F	148
G	148
H	148
I	148
L	148
M	148
N	149
O	149
P	149
R	149
S	149
T	150
U	150
V	150
W	150