Samsung SCH-r211 - Manuals

3 Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your Samsung r211 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 manual generally follow the same or...

Getting Started 4 Important!: You must fully charge the battery the first time you use your phone, otherwise you could damage the battery. 1. Insert the top end of the battery first, matching the gold contacts on the top end of the battery to those inside the phone. 2. Press the bottom end of the ba...

5 4. Lift the battery (3) up and away from the phone, bottom end first. 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 ...

Getting Started 6 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 i...

7 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 the key or enter your own mobile number and press to dial Voicemail. 2. Follow the prompts in the...

Understanding Your Phone 8 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 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 ...

9 Features 1. Earpiece / Speaker — Lets you hear ringing and alert tones, alarm tones, and the other parties to calls. 2. Power / Accessories Connector — Used to plug in charging accessories and to connect any available accessory cables to your phone. 3. Display — Indicates the status of your phone,...

Understanding Your Phone 10 15. Navigation Key — In standby mode, launches selected functions or applications. In Menu mode, lets you scroll through the phone menu options. 16. Headset Connector — Lets you connect wired headsets to your r211 for handsfree operation. Command Keys Soft Keys Functions ...

Understanding Your Phone 12 – Example: “Erase All Messages?” • Performing – Example: “Sending...” “Connecting...” • Completed – Example: “Message Saved” • Information – Example: “New Message” • Error – Example: “System Error!” • Warning – Example: “Low Battery,” “Memory Full!” Backlights Backlights ...

13 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...

Understanding Your Phone 14 To exit Silent Mode: 䊳 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. Vibrate Mode While in Vibrate Mode, your phone does not ring to indicate incoming calls or alarms, it...

15 To Unlock the Keypad: 1. In standby mode, press the Unlock soft key. Press * to unlock pops up in the display. 2. Press . Keypad is unlocked! pops up in the display.

Call Functions 16 Section 3: Call Functions This section explains how to make or answer a call. This section also describes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing 1. With the phone on, enter the number you wish to call using th...

17 3. Highlight the desired pause option. 4. Press the OK soft key to include the highlighted pause in your number sequence. 5. Press to call the number. Making a Call — Contacts Dialing After you store phone numbers and contact names in your phone’s Contacts list, you can dial any Contacts entry wi...

Call Functions 18 Two-Touch Dialing Speed Dial numbers 010 through 099 are Two-Touch dialing numbers. Example: For location number 013, briefly press , then press and hold until the name and number appear in the display and the number is dialed. Three-Touch Dialing Speed Dial numbers 100 through 999...

19 Answering a Call Your phone notifies you of a call in the following ways: • A ring tone sounds and/or your phone vibrates (Your phone provides: seven ring volume settings including 1- beep, Vibrate, or Silence All, and/or different ring types to distinguish callers.) • A phone number (unless bloc...

Call Functions 20 • All Calls • Call Timer • Data Counter 2. Select the desired Calls log. A list of calls appears in the display. Note: In cases where there is a Contacts match for a Calls log entry, the name associated with the number appears in the display instead of the number. The following sub...

21 1. In standby mode, press MENU ➔ Calls ➔ Incoming Calls . A list of your incoming calls appears in the display. 2. Highlight a call entry, then press the OPEN soft key to view further information about the call. 3. Press the Msg soft key to send a text message to the number shown in this incoming...

Call Functions 22 All Calls You can access calls from the Outgoing Calls , Incoming Calls , and Missed Calls logs individually, or you can use the All Calls option to access all calls from all call logs. 1. In standby mode, press MENU ➔ Calls ➔ All Calls . A list of all of your calls appears in the ...

23 Data Counter Use Data Counter to view the amount of data that has been sent or received (or a total of both) using the data services that your phone supports, such as Axcess Shop. The Data Counter can be a helpful tool for monitoring data usage, especially if your service agreement has specified ...

Menu Navigation 24 Section 4: Menu Navigation This section explains the menu navigation and keypad shortcuts for your phone. Menu Navigation Access the menus and sub-menus in your phone using the Navigation key ( ) and soft keys ( or ), or use a shortcut. 1. In standby mode, press the MENU key ( ). ...

25 3. Highlight the searched for menu or menu item, then press . Navigation Key Shortcuts In standby mode, press a Navigation key to launch the key’s corresponding application in the pattern shown here. Games&Apps Go To Web Messages Browser

Entering Text 26 Section 5: Entering Text This section outlines how to select the desired text entry mode when entering characters using the phone keypad. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the number of key strokes needed to enter text. Changing the...

27 Using T9 ® Mode T9 Word recognizes commonly used words for the numeric sequence of key presses and inserts the word into your message. T9 Word is much faster than the traditional method of text entry (Abc) and requires only one key press per letter of the word that you’re spelling. 1. While compo...

Entering Text 28 Entering Numbers Enter numbers into a text message while in 123 mode. 1. While composing a text message, press the Left soft key. Select 123 . 2. Enter numbers while in 123 mode by pressing the key labeled with the corresponding number that you wish to insert into your message. Ente...

29 Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts This section explains how to manage your daily contacts by storing their name and number in your Contacts. Contacts entries can be sorted by name. Your Contacts List Your Contacts list can store up to 500 entries, with each contact having up to five associat...

Understanding Your Contacts 30 5. If desired, assign the new Contact to a Group . This lets you send messages to and find this Contact and other related contacts. (For more information, refer to “Group” on page 33.) 6. If desired, select a unique Ringtone to identify this new Contact. (For more info...

Understanding Your Contacts 32 • Update Existing — Lets you add the number or e-mail address you just entered to an existing Contacts entry. For more information on saving the number, see “Saving a Number from a Call” on page 30. Finding a Contacts Entry Keypad Methods Find by Name If you have store...

33 4. Select the desired option to enter that option’s sub-menu. Group This option lets you find a Contacts list entry with a specific Group name. 1. In standby mode, press MENU ➔ Contacts ➔ Group . The Group List screen appears in the display. 2. Select the name of the group you wish to browse. The...

Understanding Your Contacts 34 3. Use the Up/Down navigation keys to highlight a number stored in this contact entry. 4. Press to backspace and delete numbers. 5. Press and hold to clear all numbers in the highlighted field. Note: You can also add numbers (such as a Pager number or a Fax number) to ...

35 Add Pauses to an Existing Contacts Entry 1. Find the desired entry in the Contacts list. (For more information, refer to “Finding a Contacts Entry” on page 32.) 2. Press the Edit soft key. The Edit Contact screen appears in the display with the contact name highlighted. 3. Highlight a number stor...

Understanding Your Contacts 36 The following menu options appear in the display: • Set Speed Dial — Lets you assign a Speed Dial number to this Contacts entry. • Set as default — Your phone automatically dials this number when you Find this Contacts entry and press . • Wait — A hard pause (awaits in...

37 • To insert the @ symbol, do the following: – Press the abc soft key. A pop-up menu appears in the display with Abc highlighted. – Select Symbols . – Select the @ symbol. – Enter the remainder of the e-mail address using the keypad. (For more information, refer to “Entering Text” on page 26.) • T...

Understanding Your Contacts 38 Note: You cannot rename No Group . 2. Highlight the group (other than No Group ) that you wish to rename, then press the Options soft key. The following options appear in the display: • Send Text Msg — Lets you send a text message to all contacts in the selected Group....

Messaging 40 4. Enter the text for your message using the keypad. (For more information, refer to “Entering Text” on page 26.) • To change the text input method, do one of the following: – Repeatedly press and hold the key until the desired text input method is indicated by the left soft key label. ...

41 Receiving New Messages When you receive a message in standby mode, an alert sounds (unless turned off) and a New Message notification appears in the display along with the closed envelope icon ( ). The date and time of the message and the following options also appear in the display: • View Now —...

Messaging 42 Message Folders Inbox Received messages of all types (except Voice Mail) are stored in the Inbox. 1. From the Messages menu, select Inbox , to open the Inbox folder. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight a message, then do one of the following: • Press the Erase soft key to delete the...

43 Messages and Lock Mode Your phone can still receive messages while in Lock Mode. The time and date of the message appear in the display, but you cannot access the message until you enter the lock code. (For more information, refer to “Lock Phone” on page 66.) Outbox Your phone stores outgoing mes...

Messaging 44 Select an option to perform its function. • Press to return to the Outbox list. Drafts Folder Messages in the Drafts folder are those that have been composed but never sent. You can return to the Drafts folder at any time to view, edit, or send a draft message. 1. From the Messages menu...

45 numbers appears in the display. 2. Press to call your voice mailbox and listen to your voice messages. Note: You can, in standby mode, also press and hold to dial your voice mailbox. Erasing Messages You can erase all of the messages in each/all of your message folders from one convenient locatio...

Messaging 46 • CB# — Lets you disable, enable, and update the callback number that can be inserted in outgoing messages. • VM# — Lets you update your Voicemail access number. • Signature — Lets you disable, enable, and update the text signature that can be inserted in outgoing messages. • Preset Msg...

47 Section 8: Browser This section outlines how to launch Browser, how to navigate to other pages on the web, and how the keys on the keypad are used with the web application. Additionally, links to other sites are briefly discussed. Browser With Browser, you can conveniently surf the web and downlo...

Browser 48 • Simple text. You can act upon options or links by using the soft keys. Browser soft keys The bottom of the Browser display is a bar that contains browser commands. The Left and Right ( ) soft keys on the keypad are used to execute the command that appears above them in the display. Thes...

49 Section 9: Games & Apps This section explains the Games & Apps features where users can download multimedia, applications, games, and check news and sports. Finding Applications With Games & Apps, you can download full featured applications over the air including games, personalized r...

Tools/Utilities 50 Section 10: Tools/Utilities This section explains how to use your phone’s digital assistant functionality to schedule events, set reminders, create a “to do” list, perform calculations, and more. Tools/Utilities Menu Tools is a suite of Personal Information Management (PIM) applic...

51 The following controls are also available: • Press the Add soft key to add an event to the highlighted date. • Press to open the highlighted date. • To view previous months, press the Volume key ( ) Up. • To view future months, press the Volume key ( ) Down. • Press the navigation keys to move to...

Tools/Utilities 52 2. To add a new memo, press the Add soft key. A numbered Memo screen appears in the display. 3. Enter a memo using the keypad. (For more information, refer to “Entering Text” on page 26.) 4. When you’re finished entering details for the memo, press to save your memo. View, Edit, a...

53 3. When you’re finished press . The alarm is set and the alarm icon ( ) appears in the top line of the display. When an Alarm Sounds An animated alarm clock appears in the display with the options Snooze or Dismiss , and an alert sounds when the specified time for the alarm arrives. 䊳 Use the nav...

Tools/Utilities 54 4. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired option, then press . World Time World Time lets you view the time of day or night in another part of the world. World Time displays time in any of 45 different cities and/or time zones around the world. 1. From the Tools/Utilitie...

Tools/Utilities 56 Converter The conversion menu provides the following conversion categories: • Currency • Length • Weight • Volume • Area • Temperature To convert a currency, length, weight, volume, area, or temperature, do the following: 1. From the Tools/Utilities menu, select Converter and the ...

57 Currency — Adding Exchange Rates You can use the Currency Converter to convert from and to obscure currencies by adding exchange rates for these currencies. To add a currency and its exchange rate to the Currency Converter, do the following: 1. From the Tools/Utilities menu, select Converter ➔ Cu...

Tools/Utilities 58 5. To erase the selected exchange rate, press the Yes soft key. To return to the Exchange Rate list without erasing the selected exchange rate, press the No soft key. Tip Calculator Tip Calculator automatically calculates the following amounts: • Gratuity (tip) • Individual paymen...

59 Section 11: Changing Your Settings This section explains how to customize your phone to suit your needs and preferences. Accessing Your Settings 䊳 To access your phone’s settings from standby mode, do one of the following: • Press the Settings soft key. • Press MENU ➔ Tools & Settings ➔ Setti...

Changing Your Settings 60 • Contrast — Lets you set contrast level for the Display. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight a sub-menu. 3. Press to enter the highlighted sub-menu. The following sections describe the above listed display sub- menus in greater detail. Menu Style Menu Style allows you ...

61 Dialing Font Size Dialing Font Size lets you select the size of displayed dialed numbers. 1. At the Settings menu, select Display Settings ➔ Dialing font size . The following options appear in the display: • Normal • Large 2. Highlight the desired font size, then press to save the setting. Banner...

Changing Your Settings 62 Contrast Set the Front (Sub) LCD contrast to your preference. 1. At the Settings menu, select Display Settings ➔ Contrast . The CONTRAST screen appears in the display. 2. Use the Navigation key to adjust the contrast for the Front Display. The results of your adjustments ap...

Changing Your Settings 64 1. At the Settings menu, select Call Settings ➔ Call Answer . The following Call Answer options appear in the display: • Any Key — Press any key except , the soft keys ( ), or the Volume key to answer an incoming call. • Send Key — Press to answer an incoming call. Tip: You...

65 1. At the Settings menu, select Call Settings ➔ TTY Mode . You are prompted to confirm you want to change the current TTY Mode setting. Note: The “ Enabling TTY may impair headset use and non-TTY accessory performance. ” message pops up when you select TTY Mode . 2. To access the TTY Mode options...

Changing Your Settings 66 • When you select On , the “ Will disable all incoming and outgoing call? ” prompt appears in the display. • When you select Off , the “ Will enable all incoming and outgoing call? ” prompt appears in the display. 3. Press the Yes soft key to apply your selection, display/ ...

67 Change Lock The default lock code for your phone is generally the last four digits of your phone number. It is advisable to change the default lock code to a secret code for security purposes. 1. At the Settings menu, select Phone Settings ➔ Security . You’re prompted to enter the lock code. Note...

Changing Your Settings 70 – Enter the current time using your keypad. The hour and minute must be entered using two digits each and in 12/24-hour format. – Use the Up/Down navigation keys to highlight the time-of-day setting (am/pm) field. – Use the Left/Right navigation keys to select am , pm , or ...

Changing Your Settings 72 Version You can view both the software and hardware version of your phone using this feature. This feature is helpful if you need to contact Customer Service. 1. At the Settings menu, select Phone Info ➔ Version . Your phone’s hardware and software version information appea...

73 Section 12: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. These safety precautions should be followed to safely use your phone. Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Certification Information (SAR) You...

Health and Safety Information 74 contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this mobile phone with all reported SAR levels e...

Health and Safety Information 76 health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists. Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: •...

Health and Safety Information 78 FDA and Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, indu...

Health and Safety Information 80 wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs whe...

Health and Safety Information 82 "The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving." For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, or visit our web-site www.ctia.org. Important!: If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric keypad, please call 1-888-901...

83 • Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal. • Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you experience ringing in your ears, he...

Health and Safety Information 84 Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read ...

85 • Should use the ear opposite the implantable medical device to minimize the potential for interference; • Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place; • Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your implantable m...

Health and Safety Information 86 relatively immune to interference noise. The hearing aid and wireless phone rating values are then added together. A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for normal use. A sum of 6 is considered for best use. In the above example, if a hearing aid meets the M2 level rat...

Health and Safety Information 88 FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such interference cannot be eliminated. Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such ...

Health and Safety Information 90 features are available for purchase or use in all areas. Downloadable Ring Tones may be available at an additional cost. Other conditions and restrictions may apply. See your service provider for additional information. Battery Standby and Talk Time Standby and talk ...

91 lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery at room temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work, even when the battery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly affected by temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F). • Do not place the phone in areas that m...

Health and Safety Information 92 • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device's moving parts and prevent proper operation. • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove or a radiator. The phone may explode when overheated. • If your phone is equipped with ...

93 Section 13: Warranty Information Standard Limited Warranty What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC ("SAMSUNG") warrants to the original purchaser ("Purchaser") that SAMSUNG's Phones and accessories ("Products") are free from defects in mat...

Warranty Information 94 facility in an adequate container for shipping, accompanied by Purchaser's sales receipt or comparable substitute proof of sale showing the date of purchase, the serial number of Product and the sellers' name and address. To obtain assistance on where to deliver the Product, ...

Warranty Information 96 End User License Agreement for Software IMPORTANT. READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. for software owned by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd....

Warranty Information 98 REQUIREMENTS, THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY SAMSUNG OR A SAMSUNG AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY. SHOULD THE SOFTWA...

99 shall not be governed by the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, the application of which is expressly excluded. If a dispute, controversy or difference is not amicably settled, it shall be finally resolved by arbitration in Seoul, Korea in accordance with the Arbitrat...

Warranty Information 100 No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice.

101 Index A Adjust key tone 63 B Browser 47 How Browser Keys Work 48 Launching Browser 47 Using Browser 47 Using Links 48 C Call Settings 63 Auto Answer 64 Auto Retry 64 Call Answer 63 TTY Mode 64 Voice Privacy 65 Changing Your Settings 59 Contacts List 29 Open 29 Creating and Sending New Messages T...