Samsung SCH-R550ZKACRI - Manual (Page 18)

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Your Phone’s Modes
Call Answer Mode
You can select how you wish to answer a call.
1. In standby mode, press the Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Call
Settings ➔ Call Answer. The following call answer
options appear in the display:
• Any Key — Pressing any key except or answers a
call.
• Send Key — Only pressing answers a call.
• Flip Open — Opening the phone’s flip or pressing answers a
call.
2. Select the desired method for answering calls.
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 keys. Optional input modes are T9 Word, Abc, ABC,
123, and Symbols. (For more information, refer to “Entering Text”
on page 31.)
Tip: You can also cycle between T9 Word, Abc/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 Code”
on page 114.)
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.
1. While in standby mode, enter a phone number, and press
to place a call.
2. Press to return to standby mode.
Receive Messages in Standby Mode
You can receive messages in standby mode. An alert tone sounds
and a notification message appears in the display when a new
message arrives. The following call message options appear: