Activating your phone – Samsung SCH-R261BSAXAR User Manual
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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 is adequately charged.
Three bars (
) indicate a full charge.
An empty battery icon (
) indicates a near empty battery.
A blinking empty battery icon (
) and a tone sounding
indicate you have two to three minutes before the battery is too
low to operate the phone.
If you continue to use your phone without charging its battery, the
phone will shut down.
Activating Your Phone
Contact your Wireless Carrier and follow their instructions for
obtaining service, if necessary. We suggest that you read this
guide to fully understand the services your phone supports.
Turning On Your Phone
1.
If closed, open your phone, as shown.
2.
Press
. The display lights.
• The phone begins searching for a network signal.
• Once the phone finds a signal, the time, date, and day display at
the top of the screen.
• You can place and receive calls.
Note: If you are outside of your carrier’s coverage or roaming area, the No
Service icon (
) displays at the top of the phone’s screen. If you
cannot place or receive calls, try later when service is available, or at
another location.
Turning Off Your Phone
1.
If closed, open your phone.
2.
Press and hold
for two or more seconds. Your phone
powers off.
Note: If your phone is on and you press
for less than one second, the
phone will not power off. This prevents your phone from being turned
off accidentally.
Setting Up Your Voicemail
Voicemail allows callers to leave voice messages, which are
retrievable any time.
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.
To dial Voicemail:
1.
In standby mode, press and hold
or dial your own
mobile number.