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.