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Backlights, Your phone’s modes, Call answer mode – Samsung Byline SCH-R310 User Manual

Page 16: Input mode, Lock mode, Standby mode, Place calls in standby mode

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Backlights

Backlights illuminate the display and the keypad. When you press
any key or open the phone, the backlights come on. They go off
when no keys are pressed within a period of time set in the
Backlight menu.

Note: During a phone call, the display backlight turns on for 10 seconds, then dims

for 30 seconds, then turns off to conserve battery power, regardless of the
Backlight setting.

(For more information, refer to “Backlight” on page 79.)

Your Phone’s Modes

Call Answer Mode

You can choose to answer a call by pressing any key except

or

, by pressing only the

key, or by opening the

phone’s flip. (For more information, refer to “Call Answer” on
page 20.)

Input mode

Input mode determines how you enter text, numbers, and
symbols. While at any text entry screen, press the Left soft key
(

), then choose the input mode from the pop-up menu using

the Navigation key. Optional input modes are T9 Word, Abc, ABC,
Symbols, and 123. (For more information, refer to “Entering Text”
on page 27.)

Tip: You can cycle between T9 Word, Abc, and 123 by repeatedly pressing and

holding the

key until the phone beeps.

Lock Mode

When the phone is in Lock Mode, restrictions are placed on
phone use. You can receive calls and messages, but cannot place
outgoing calls (except for emergency numbers) until you unlock
the phone. Lock Mode also restricts access to menus and the
Volume key. Unlock your phone by entering the lock code when
prompted. (For more information, refer to “Change Lock” on
page 85.)

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.

Place Calls in Standby Mode

1.

While in standby mode, enter a phone number,
and press

to place a call.

2.

Press

to return to standby mode.

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