Getting Started 5Section 1: Getting StartedThis section allows you to quickly start using your SamsungSCH-R940 phone by installing the SIM and microSD cards,installing and charging the battery, activating your service,and setting up your voicemail account.Understanding this User ManualThe sections of this manual generally follow the features ofyour phone. A robust index for features begins on page 187.Also included is important safety information that you shouldknow before using your phone. Most of this information isnear the back of the guide, beginning on page 153.This manual gives navigation instructions according to thedefault display settings. If you select other settings,navigation steps may be different.Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manualassume that you are starting from the Home screen. To get tothe Home screen, you may need to unlock the phone orkeypad. (For more information, refer to “Securing YourPhone” on page 15.)Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings,and may vary from your phone, depending on thesoftware version on your phone, and any changes to thephone’s Settings.Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manualstart with the phone unlocked, at the Home screen.All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actualdisplays may vary, depending on the software version ofyour phone and any changes to the phone’s Settings.Special TextIn this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest.These are intended to point out important information, sharequick methods for activating features, to define terms, andmore. The definitions for these methods are as follows:• Notes: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu,or sub-menu.• Tips: Provides quick or innovative methods, or useful shortcuts.
