Samsung SCH-R561 User Manual

SCH-r561PORTABLE Dual-ModeTELEPHONEUser GuidePlease read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.BMC_r561_UG_EN_0327

3 Getting Started15. 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

93 SettingsMessagesSee "Settings" on page 53 for information on messaging settings.Text EntryThe Text Entry menu allows you to customize h

Settings 94Settings5. Press to save and exit.Phone InfoSee "Phone Info" on page 104 for information on this function.More...Auto Keyguar

95 Settings3. Select Browser. 4. Select Clear Bookmarks, Clear Cache, Clear Cookies, or Edit Homepage.Call SetupCall Setup options allow you to set

Settings 96SettingsCall AnswerTo set the actions required to answer an incoming call:1. Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and pre

97 SettingsTo create speed dial entries:1. Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press .2. Select More... and then Contacts.3. S

Settings 98SettingsHeadset ModeTurbo Button1.Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press .2. Select More...3. Select Headset Mo

99 Settings6. Press to save and exit.When the Location feature is on, your phone’s standby screen will display the icon. When Location is turned

Settings 100SettingsLock Camera/PicturesWhen your camera is locked, you must enter your lock code before taking any pictures or viewing stored pictu

101 SecuritySecurityTo access the security menu:1. Activate the main menu, highlight the Settings menu, and press .2. Select More...3. Select Secu

Security 102SecurityErase/ResetYou can erase your Contacts, Downloads, Pics/Video, Voice Memos or Message.1. Activate the main menu, highlight the S

Getting Started 4Getting Startedindicates that you have missed scheduler.indicates that you have a missed alarm.indicates that you have a new messag

103 SecurityReset PhoneResetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. 1. Activate the main

Phone Support 104Phone SupportPhone SupportThe Phone Support menu allows you to access customer service assistance and information about your accoun

105 Phone SupportText AssistanceThis function sends an empty text message.1. Activate the main menu, highlight the Phone Support menu, and press .2.

Landscape Mode 106Landscape Landscape ModeLandscape View of Your Phone Opening Your Phone to a Landscape View1. Change the phone from portrait to la

107 Landscape ModeCreating and Sending Messages - Landscape Mode1. Slide open your r561 to Landscape mode.2. At the Idle screen, press the left land

Safety 108SafetySafetyGetting the Most Out of Your ReceptionKeeping Tabs on Signal StrengthThe quality of each call you make or receive depends on t

109 Safety• Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remov

Safety 110SafetyUsing Your Phone Near Other Electronic DevicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. Howeve

111 Safety• Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders.• Any other area where you would normally be ad

Safety 112Safety• Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time. It’s best to follow these storage rules:• Less than on

5 Getting Startedindicates that the handset is in Mute mode.indicates that the handset is in Key Mute mode.indicates that the handset is in Speaker

113 Safety• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to wh

Safety 114SafetyUser Guide Proprietary NoticeCDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following patents:4,901,3

115 Manufacturer’s WarrantyManufacturer’s WarrantySTANDARD LIMITED WARRANTYWhat is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG Electronics Canada Inc. ("

Manufacturer’s Warranty 116SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and

117 Manufacturer’s WarrantyOTHERWISE, AS TO THE QUALITY, CAPABILITIES, OPERATIONS, PERFORMANCE OR SUITABILITY OF ANY THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPME

Index 118IndexAAbbreviated dialing 17Accessing the Menus in Landscape Mode 107Account Info 104Activating Voice Service 26Add New Services 104Airplane

119 IndexLLocation Settings 98Locking Your Phone 99MMaking Calls 13Memo Pad 78MenusLayout 32Navigation 35Messaging 48Message Setup Options 53Pic/Video

Index 120Voice Memos 79Voice ServiceActivating 26VoicemailClearing 53Retrieving 52Volume Settings 44, 89WWireless WebDownloading Items 41Launching th

Getting Started 6Getting Startedindicates that Bluetooth technology is connected.indicates that Bluetooth technology is active and hidden. Your phon

7 Getting StartedUsing Your Phone’s Battery and ChargerBattery CapacityYour phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. It allows you to r

Getting Started 8Getting StartedInstalling the BatteryTo install the LiIon battery:1. Press the top of the battery cover and slide the battery cover

9 Getting Started4. Insert the top end of the battery cover into the grooves of the phone. Snap the lid into place.Removing the BatteryNote: Make su

Getting Started 10Getting StartedWARNING! FOR CONNECTION TO AN ELECTRICAL SUPPLY NOT LOCATED IN NORTH AMERICA, YOU MUST USE AN ADAPTER OF THE PROPER

11 Getting Started4. An animated battery icon is displayed on the main screen. The icon provides an indication of whether the battery is being charg

Getting Started 12Getting StartedNote: To remove the card once it has been inserted, firmly push the end of the card further into the phone and rele

Intellectual PropertyAll Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers r

13 Phone BasicsPhone BasicsYour handset supports a flexible user interface that allows you to modify the user interface via downloadable themes. The

Phone Basics 14Phone BasicsTip: Some networks support + dialing. + dialing automatically indicates to the network that you are dialing an internatio

15 Phone BasicsIn-Call OptionsDuring a call, use the left softkey to Mute or UnMute your phone’s microphone. Additional actions are available by p

Phone Basics 16Phone BasicsNote: The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified as Unknown ID or Restricted Number.Saving a Phone Nu

17 Phone BasicsDialing and Saving Phone Numbers With PausesYou can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as Vo

Phone Basics 18Phone Basics5. Select On and press .6. Input the five or six digit prefix (for example, area code and prefix) and press .Making an A

19 Phone BasicsTo respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call:• Press . (This puts the first caller on hold and answers the second call.)To

Phone Basics 20Phone BasicsYour phone is compatible with selected TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that

21 Entering TextEntering TextTo change the character input mode:1. When you display a screen where you can enter text, press the right softkey for

Entering Text 22Entering TextAlpha ModeTo enter characters by tapping the keypad, select the Alpha mode. Press the corresponding key repeatedly unti

Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of LiabilityExcept as set forth in the express warranty contained on the warranty page enclosed with the product,

23 Entering TextTo enter “emoticons” (smileys):• Select the Emoticons mode. To enter an emoticon, press the corresponding number key indicated on t

Roaming 24RoamingRoamingRecognizing Icons on the Display ScreenYour phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the network.Note: Yo

25 RoamingUpdate PRL1You can manually update your PRL (Preferred Roaming List) to access additional networks provided by new roaming partners of you

Voice Service 26Voice ServiceVoice ServiceVoice recognition allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported by your phone.To activa

27 Voice Service• If the phone asks you, "Did You Say," followed by an incorrect number, say No. (If there are other alternatives, the pho

Voice Service 28Voice Service• If the phone asks you, "Did You Say," followed by an incorrect name, say No. (If there are other alternativ

29 Voice Service• Time plays back and displays current date and time information.• Signal Strength plays back and displays current signal strength.•

Voice Service 30Voice ServiceTip: To reset voice, press Reset Voice while in the Adaptation menu.Changing Audio Guidance ModeBy default, your phone

31 Main MenuMain MenuUser InterfaceThe SCH-r561 is equipped with the capability to provide multiple user interfaces that can provide a different loo

Main Menu 32Main Menu3. Select Menu Style.4. Select Grid Menu or List Menu and press .Menu LayoutThe grid menu consists of the following menus:The

Table of ContentsGetting Started ... 1Closed View of Phone . . . . .

33 Main MenuEach menu (in alphabetical order) provides the following group of functions and features:• Calls: Manage incoming, outgoing, missed, and

Web 34WebWebWhen you launch the browser, the phone will connect to the Internet and the service indicator icon will display.Launching the Web Browse

35 WebUsing the Menu to NavigateBy pressing the Menu softkey, you can navigate between web pages. Press the Menu softkey and select one of the follo

Entertainment 36EntertainmentEntertainmentThe Entertainment menu allows you to listen, view, and download media content onto your phone. The content

37 Entertainment3. Select a song track and press to begin playing.To exit the music player:• Press . When the phone prompts you to confirm, highl

Entertainment 38Entertainment5. Select Connect to PC. The phone now appears as a removable disk on your computer.Warning: Call is disabled when the

39 Entertainment• To erase a file, highlight the file to be deleted, and press the right softkey for Options, followed by Delete.• If the file is v

Entertainment 40Entertainment4. Using the navigation keys, highlight ALL, Phone or Card and press .The amount of storage space used and available i

41 My DownloadsMy DownloadsYou can download the following types of items to your phone:• Ringers allows you to download and assign ringer types to v

My Downloads 42My Downloads3. Press the right softkey and select Set As...4. Select Voice Calls.Note: Ringers for Contacts, Messages, Alarms, and S

Playing Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Launching Applications . . . . . . . . .

43 My Downloads3. Select the game you wish to play and press .4. Follow the on-screen instructions to play the game. When you are finished, select

Ringers 44RingersRingersVolumeTo adjust the volume of the ringer and voice:1. Activate the main menu, highlight the Ringers menu, and press .2. Sel

45 Ringers• My Downloads include all the ringtones you have previously downloaded.• My Video includes videos you have recorded and can be used for p

Ringers 46Ringers• Signal Fade/Call Drop: An alert tone is sounded when your phone partially loses signal due to network conditions or leaving netwo

47 Ringers4. Select Tone Volume.5. Select Key Tones Off or Level 1-8 and press to save and exit.To select a tone length:1. Activate the main menu,

Messaging 48MessagingMessagingAfter you access the Messaging menu, you will see the following options:• Send Message allows you to send text, pictur

49 Messaging• Symbols changes the text entry mode to Symbol. For more information, see page 22. • Number changes the text entry mode to Numbers.• Em

Messaging 50Messaging2. Compose your reply, or use a pre-composed messages.• To type a message, use your keypad to enter text. Use the right softkey

51 Messaging• Right soft key for New Addr: enter the recipient’s phone number or email address and press .5. Using the navigation keys select:•

Messaging 52Messaging3. Follow the on-screen instructions.E-MailYour phone is capable of accessing online e-mails using the preloaded My Emailapplic

Bluetooth... 82Enable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

53 MessagingUsing One-Touch Message Access• Press and hold 1 on your phone’s keypad. Follow the system prompts.Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to

Messaging 54Messaging2. Select Settings.GeneralGeneral settings affect voice mail, text and picture/video messages.• Notification: Allows you to con

55 Messaging5. Select Delete.6. Select Yes.To add a preset message:1. In the Settings menu, select General.2. Select Quick Messages.3. Press the rig

Messaging 56Messaging4. Select one of the following options:• Voicemail• Text Message• Pic/Video Message5. Press the navigation key left or right

57 Messaging• Edit Signature allows you to create a signature of up to 15 characters that is automatically appended to all your text messages.To tur

Messaging 58Messaging2. Press the navigation key up or down to select On or Off and press to select.

59 CallsCallsYour phone will display calls you have missed. You can also access your list of recent calls from the idle screen by pressing the key

Contacts 60ContactsContacts Finding Contacts1. Activate the main menu, highlight the Contacts menu, press .2. Select Contacts.3.Scroll down through

61 Contacts4. Press the right softkey for Options.5. Select Edit Contact.6. Select the phone number (Home, Work, etc.) to be edited.7. Press and h

Missed Alerts 62Missed AlertsMissed AlertsThe Missed Alerts menu serves as a centralized location so you don’t have to go through different menus to

Manufacturer’s Warranty... 115Index ...

63 CameraCamera You can activate the camera and take pictures when the phone is open. In addition to taking pictures, you can also record, view, and

Camera 64Camera6. When you are finished recording, press the left softkey again for Done.Camera and Camcorder OptionsOnce you have captured the pi

65 Camera• Resolution allows you to change the resolution of images. Images taken at a higher resolution require more memory to save. The available

Camera 66CameraCamcorder OptionsThe settings associated with the full-color digital camcorder allow you to customize how the camcorder operates when

67 Camera4. Use the navigation keys to scroll though your media. The media type is indicated by either a camera or a camcorder icon in the top right

Camera 68CameraOnce you have received confirmation that your account has been successfully registered, you may upload and share pictures and access

69 Cameramore than one. Once you have finished selecting all the pictures or videos you wish to send press the left softkey for Next.• Select Take

Camera 70Camera7. Highlight Copies and press the navigation key left or right to select the desired number of copies to print.8. Press the navigatio

71 CameraStatus BarYou can set whether the status bar icons are displayed onscreen while taking pictures or recording videos. Select On or Off and p

Tools 72ToolsToolsAfter you access Tools menu, you will see the following options:• GPS Nav allows you to launch the GPS Navigation system applicati

1 Getting StartedGetting StartedClosed View of Phone2. Volume Keys1. Front LCD16. Camera/Camcorder Key11. Power/Accessory Connector7. microSDTM Card

73 Tools4. Press the navigation key left or right and select On or Off.5. Press the navigation key down once and enter the alarm time.6. Press the n

Tools 74Tools6. Set the event details using the navigation keys. Press up and down to move between options and press left and right to change the cu

75 Tools• If you have one or more events scheduled for today, they are displayed. Press the left softkey for Add New.4. Enter the task description

Tools 76Tools2. Select Calendar.3. Select Countdown.• If there are no existing countdowns, the New Countdown screen is automatically displayed. • If

77 ToolsTo delete all scheduled events:1. Activate the main menu, highlight the Tools menu, and press .2. Select Calendar.3. Select Scheduler. 4. P

Tools 78Tools5. If more than one person is paying, choose # paying and enter the number. 6. The total amount of the tip is shown in Tip ($) and the

79 Tools3. Highlight the memo you wish to delete using the navigation keys.4. Press the right softkey for Options.5. Select Delete to erase the hi

Tools 80Tools3. Press the right softkey for Finish to end the recording prior to the countdown completion.Note: When recording a conversation duri

81 ToolsEditing Voice Memo CaptionsTo edit a voice memo caption:1. Activate the main menu, highlight the Tools menu, and press .2. Select Voice Mem

Bluetooth 82BluetoothBluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth d

Getting Started 2Getting Started1. Front LCD: The Front LCD shows signal and battery strength, time, day, and date. It also displays incoming calls

83 Bluetooth• Visible for 3min allows other devices three minutes before changing your status to hidden.• Hidden prevents other Bluetooth devices fr

Bluetooth 84Bluetooth4. If no devices are currently listed, press the left softkey for Add New. 5. Select Search and press . Your phone displays

85 Bluetooth• Info allows you to view information about the highlighted trusted device.

Settings 86SettingsSettingsDisplayScreenYou can set what image appears on the display screen when in standby mode and for incoming/outgoing calls.To

87 SettingsBrightnessYou can change the brightness of the LCD screen, making it brighter or dimmer.To change the brightness setting:1. Activate the

Settings 88Settings2. Select Display.3. Select Power Save Mode.4. Select On or Off. Turning on the power save mode will slow down the user interface

89 SettingsNote: Greeting menu does not appear when using the Bell phone interface.SoundsVolumeTo adjust the volume of the ringer and voice:1. Activ

Settings 90Settings• Ring Tones include a variety of standard ringer types.• Melodies include a variety of musical melodies.• My Downloads include a

91 Settings• Service Change: An alert tone is sounded when you come in or out of your coverage area.• Call Connect: An alert tone is sounded when yo

Settings 92Settings2. Select Sounds.3. Select Key Tones.4. Select Tone Volume.5. Select Key Tones Off or Level 1-8 and press to save and exit.To s