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  • Page 1 SCH-i509 user manual...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Google Android operating systems and may vary depending on the user’s operating system. Applications and their functions may vary by country, ● region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by third-party applications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues or ●...

  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

    Samsung and their respective owners. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user. Please keep this manual for future reference.
  • Page 4 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered ●...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ..............9 Unpack ..................9 Install the UIM card and battery ......... 9 Charge the battery ............... 11 Insert a memory card (optional) ........14 Attach a hand strap (optional) .......... 16 Getting started ............17 Turn your device on and off ..........17 Get to know your device .............
  • Page 6 Internet ................... 73 Maps ..................76 Latitude ................... 78 Places ..................78 Navigation ................79 YouTube .................. 80 Samsung Apps ..............81 Market ..................82 News & Weather ..............82 Connectivity ............84 Bluetooth ................84 Wi-Fi ..................86 Mobile network sharing ............. 88 GPS ...................
  • Page 7 Tools ................. 94 Clock ..................94 Calculator ................95 Downloads ................95 Google Search ............... 96 My Files ................... 96 Quickoffice ................97 Task manager ................ 98 UIM Toolkit ................98 Voice Search ................99 Settings ..............100 Access the Settings menu ..........100 Wireless and networks ............
  • Page 8 Troubleshooting ..........111 Safety precautions ..........117 Contents...

  • Page 9: Assembling

    ● Battery ● Quick start guide ● Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. The items supplied with your device and available ● accessories may vary depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 10 To install the UIM card and battery, ] and select Power If the device is on, press and hold [ → OK to turn it off. Remove the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. Insert the UIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.

  • Page 11: Charge The Battery

    You can charge the device with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device.

  • Page 12: Charge With Travel Adapter

    While charging, the device may heat up. This is ● normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. If your device is not charging properly, bring your ● device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. Assembling...
  • Page 13 When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the travel adapter from the device and then from the power outlet. Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the device. To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in use.

  • Page 14: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card.

  • Page 15: Remove The Memory Card

    Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place. Replace the back cover. › Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. → Settings → SD card and phone In Idle mode, select storage Unmount SD card...

  • Page 16: Attach A Hand Strap (Optional)

    Attach a hand strap (optional) Remove the back cover. Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection. Replace the back cover. Assembling...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, press and hold [ ]. If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and then select Power off →...

  • Page 18: Get To Know Your Device

    Get to know your device › Device layout Proximity sensor Earpiece Volume key Touch screen Home key Back key Menu key Mouthpiece Headset jack Multifunction jack Camera lens GPS antenna Power/Reset/ Lock key Speaker Back cover Main antenna 1. Do not touch or cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions.
  • Page 19 Access the quick menus (press and Reset hold); Reset the device (press and hold Lock for 8-10 seconds until the SAMSUNG logo appears); Lock the touch screen. Open a list of options available on the current screen; In Idle mode, open the...

  • Page 20: Indicator Icons

    › Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider. Icon Definition No signal Signal strength Open Wi-Fi APs available Wi-Fi connected Bluetooth activated Bluetooth headset connected GPS activated Call in progress Call on hold Speakerphone activated Missed call Synchronised with the web...
  • Page 21 Icon Definition No UIM card New text message New email message New voice mail message Alarm activated Event notification Roaming (outside of normal service area) Silent mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Music playback in progress Music playback paused FM radio turned on in the background Error occurred or caution required Battery power level...

  • Page 22: Use The Touch Screen

    Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use ● sharp tools. Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact ●...

  • Page 23: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And Keys

    Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom in ● or out while viewing photos or web pages. Pinch: Place two fingers far apart, and then pinch them ● together. Your device turns off the touch screen when you do ●...
  • Page 24 › Add items to the idle screen You can customise the idle screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To add items to the idle screen, → Add or tap and hold the empty area on the Press [ idle screen.
  • Page 25 › Use the notifications panel In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator icons area and drag your finger down to open the notifications panel. You can activate or deactivate wireless connection features and access a list of notifications, such as messages, calls, events or processing status.

  • Page 26: Access Applications

    In Idle mode press [ an option. Select an image. Save or Set wallpaper. Select Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device. Access applications To access your device’s applications, In Idle mode, select to access the application list.
  • Page 27 Press [ ] to return to the previous screen; Press the Home key to return to the idle screen. If you rotate the device while using some features, the interface will automatically rotate as well. To prevent the interface from rotating, open the notifications panel and select Auto rotation.

  • Page 28: Customise Your Device

    › Use the task manager Your device is a multitasking device. It can run more than one application at the same time. However, multitasking may cause hang-ups, freezing, memory problems, or additional power consumption. To avoid these problems, end unnecessary programs using the task manager. Task In Idle mode, open the application list and select manager...
  • Page 29 › Set up a sound profile You can change your device’s sounds by customising the current sound profile or switching to another sound profile. To set up a profile, Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Sound →...
  • Page 30 If you forget your unlock code, bring your device to a ● Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security ● codes or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.
  • Page 31 Set an unlock PIN code Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Location and security → Set screen lock → PIN. Continue. Enter a new PIN (numeric) and select Enter the PIN again and select Set an unlock password In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings →...

  • Page 32: Enter Text

    Input method → a keyboard type (Samsung keypad or Swype). › Enter text using the Samsung keypad → Portrait keypad types and select a text input Select method. You can select one of key input methods (QWERTY or traditional keypad) or handwriting input methods.
  • Page 33 Number Function Enter text by voice; This icon is available only when you activate the voice input feature for the Samsung keypad. This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language. Clear your input. Start a new line.
  • Page 34 Release the finger on the last character. When the word displays correctly, select to insert a space. If the correct word does not display, select an alternative word from the list that appears. Repeat steps 1-4 to complete your text. You can also tap the keys to enter text.

  • Page 35: Copy And Paste Text

    Number Function Enter text by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language. Insert a space. › Copy and paste text While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications. Place the cursor on the text you want to copy.

  • Page 36: Download Applications From Android Market

    Download applications from Android Market Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications. Android Market provides you an easy and quick way to shop for games and mobile applications. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ●...

  • Page 37: Download Files From The Web

    Download files from the web Files you download from the web can include viruses that will damage your device. To lessen your risk, only download files from sources you trust. Some media files include Digital Rights Management to protect copyrights. This protection may prevent you from downloading, copying, modifying, or transferring some files.
  • Page 38 › Set up a server account Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Accounts and sync. → Add account → Select an account type. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. › Activate automatic sync Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Accounts and sync.

  • Page 39: Communication

    Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features. › Make or answer a call You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end or reject calls.

  • Page 40: Use A Headset

    Answer a call When a call comes in, drag right until it reaches the dot. When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to mute the ringtone. End call. To end the call, select Reject a call When a call comes in, drag left until it reaches the dot.
  • Page 41 › Use options during a call You can use the following options while a call is in progress: To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key up or ● down. To place a call on hold, select . To retrieve a held call, ●...
  • Page 42 › Use additional features You can use various other call-related features, such as auto rejection, call diverting or barring. Set auto rejection Use auto rejection to reject calls from certain numbers automatically. To activate auto rejection and set up the reject list, Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select...

  • Page 43: View Call Logs

    Set call barring Call barring is a network feature to restrict certain types of calling or to prevent others from making calls with your device. Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Call settings → Voice call →...

  • Page 44: Messaging

    Messaging Learn to create and send text (SMS) messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. ›...

  • Page 45: Google Mail

    Adjust the following settings to customise the messaging feature: Option Function Message Enter your signature to add to your signature outgoing messages. Text templates Add or edit text templates. Delete old Set to delete messages automatically messages when the memory is full. Text message Set the maximum number of messages limit...
  • Page 46 › Send an email message Gmail. In Idle mode, open the application list and select If you are launching this application for the first time, select OK. → Compose. Press [ Enter a name or address in the recipient field. Enter a subject and message.

  • Page 47: Email

    › Organise email by labels You can organise your email by labelling your messages. You can sort messages by label filter. Add a label to a message From the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message. Change labels. Select Select a label to add and select Filter messages →...
  • Page 48 › Send an email message In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email → an email account. → Compose. Press [ Add recipients of your message. Enter email addresses manually, separating them with a ● semicolon or a comma. Select email addresses from the lists by selecting the ●...

  • Page 49: Talk

    › View an email message When you open an email account, you can view previously retrieved emails offline or connect to the email server to view new messages. After retrieving email messages, you can view them offline. Email → In Idle mode, open the application list and select an email account.

  • Page 50: Social Hub

    › Add friends to your friend list Talk. In Idle mode, open the application list and select The friend list shows all of your Google Talk contacts at a glance. → Add friend. Press [ Send Enter an email address of the friend and select invitation.

  • Page 51: Entertainment

    Entertainment Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 pixels (2 megapixels) and videos at resolutions up to 320 x 240 pixels. To use this feature, you must first insert a memory card. The camera interface appears only in the landscape ●...
  • Page 52 Number Function Check the camera status and settings. : Resolution ● : Exposure metre type ● : Number of photos you can take ● (according to available memory) : Storage location ● Change the shooting mode. Set whether to use Night shot mode. Adjust the brightness.
  • Page 53 › Capture a photo in Smile shot mode Your camera can recognise people’s faces and help you take photos of their smiling faces. Camera In Idle mode, open the application list and select to turn on the camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. →...
  • Page 54 › Capture a combined photo You can take two photos with the same background and then combine the left and right halves of each photo into one photo. This feature is helpful when you want to take a photo with a friend but there is no one available to take the photo for you.
  • Page 55 › Customise camera settings → Before taking a photo, select to access the following options: Option Function Select the length of the delay before the Timer camera takes a photo. Resolution Change the resolution option. Adjust the colour balance according to White balance lighting conditions.

  • Page 56: Record A Video

    › Record a video In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera to turn on the camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Select to switch to the camcorder. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments.
  • Page 57 Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. The zoom function may be unavailable when recording in the highest resolution. Select to start recording. Select to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. The camcorder may not be able to properly record videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed.

  • Page 58: Gallery

    → Before recording a video, select to access the following settings: Setting Function Display the guidelines on the preview Guidelines screen. Audio Turn the audio on or off. recording Set the camera to display the recorded Review video. Reset Reset menus and recording options. Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your memory card.

  • Page 59: View A Photo

    › View a photo In Idle mode, open the application list and select Gallery. Select a folder. To change the view mode, select at the top right of the screen. Select a photo (with no icon) to view. While viewing a photo, use the following options: To view more photos, scroll left or right.

  • Page 60: Music

    Add music files to your memory card Start by transferring files to your memory card: Download from the wireless web. p. 73 ► ● Download from a PC with Samsung Kies. p. 90 ► ● Receive via Bluetooth. p. 86 ►...
  • Page 61 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected. Move to a point of the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Restart playback; Skip backward (double- tap); Scan backward in a file (tap and hold). Pause playback;...
  • Page 62 You can control the music player with a headset. In ● Idle mode, press and hold the headset button to launch the music player. Press the headset button to start or pause playback. ™ SRS CS Headphone delivers a 5.1 surround sound ●...

  • Page 63: Fm Radio

    Adjust the following settings to customise your music player: Option Function Set whether or not to activate the 5.1 channel virtual 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected. Equalizer Select a default equaliser type. Effect Select a sound effect. FM radio Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio.
  • Page 64 Control the FM radio with the following keys: Number Function Turn the FM radio off or on. Fine-tune the frequency. Search for an available radio station. Add the current radio station to the favourites list. Adjust the volume. › Save a radio station automatically Plug a headset into the device.
  • Page 65 Scroll to the radio station you want. Select to add to the favourites list. You can add a name for a radio station or remove a radio station; Tap and hold a radio station on the favourites list and select Remove or Rename. ›...

  • Page 66: Personal Information

    Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts. › Create a contact In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select Select a memory location.

  • Page 67: Find A Contact

    › Find a contact In Idle mode, open the application list and select Scroll up or down on the contact list. You can also drag your finger along the index on the right side to quickly scroll through the list. Select a contact’s name.

  • Page 68: Create A Group Of Contacts

    › Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can manage multiple contacts and send messages or email to an entire group. Start by creating a group. → In Idle mode, open the application list and select Groups.

  • Page 69: Import Or Export Contacts

    › Import or export contacts To import contact files (in vcf format) from a memory card to your device, In Idle mode, open the application list and select → More → SD card backup → Import from Press [ external SD card. Select a memory location.

  • Page 70: Calendar

    › View social network activities You can view the recent activities of contacts in social network services, such as Facebook and Twitter. → In Idle mode, open the application list and select Activities. Select an item you want to view. Calendar Learn to create and manage daily, weekly, or monthly events, and set alarms to remind yourself of important events.

  • Page 71: Memo

    To view events of a specific date, In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calendar. Select a date on the calendar. To move to a specific day by entering a date manually, ● → More → Go to, enter the date by selecting press [ + or -, and select Set.

  • Page 72: Voice Recorder

    › View memos Memo. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select a memo to view its details. To edit the memo, select ● → To delete the memo, select ● You can send the memo to others by tapping and holding the memo and selecting Send via →...

  • Page 73: Web

    Web services require a data connection. Contact your operator to choose the best data plan. Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. You may incur additional charges for accessing the ● web and downloading media files. For details, contact your service provider.
  • Page 74 Number Function Enter the web address of a web page to access. Open a list of saved bookmarks, frequently visited pages and recent internet history. While browsing the web page, use the following options: To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread ●...
  • Page 75 › Search for information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Internet. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select the URL input field. Select and say a keyword into your device’s microphone.

  • Page 76: Maps

    To copy the web address (URL) of the web page, select ● Copy link URL. Delete bookmark. To delete the bookmark, select ● To use the web page as your homepage of the browser, ● select Set as homepage. › Access the frequently visited pages or the recent history Internet.
  • Page 77 Select the location you want to view details. To view a list of all results for your search, select ● To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread ● them apart. To zoom out, move your fingers closer together.

  • Page 78: Latitude

    Latitude Learn to share your location with your friends and view ™ friends’ locations via Google Latitude This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Latitude. In Idle mode, open the application list and select The device automatically joins Latitude. →...

  • Page 79: Navigation

    While viewing information, use the following options: Map. To view the place on the map, select ● Directions. To view the route to the place, select ● Call. To view the phone number of the place, select ● Navigation Learn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show your destination with voice guidance.

  • Page 80: Youtube

    YouTube Learn to view and share videos via YouTube. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Watch videos In Idle mode, open the application list and select YouTube. If you are launching this application for the first time, select Accept.

  • Page 81: Samsung Apps

    Upload. Enter details of the upload and select Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of applications directly to your device. Featuring a wealth of games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, health related applications and more, Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice of mobile experience.

  • Page 82: Market

    Market You can download games, ringtones, or other applications from the Android Market. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Market. In Idle mode, open the application list and select If you are launching this application for the first time, select Accept.

  • Page 83: Read News Articles

    › Read news articles News & In Idle mode, open the application list and select Weather. Select a news topic at the top of the screen. Select an article to open it. → Settings → News To add news topics, press [ settings →...

  • Page 84: Connectivity

    Bluetooth. If the devices are within range of one another, you can exchange information between them even if they are located in different rooms. Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, ● or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature.
  • Page 85 › Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Wireless and networks Bluetooth settings → → → Scan devices. Select a device. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select OK.

  • Page 86: Wi-Fi

    › Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Wireless and networks Bluetooth settings → → → Discoverable. Your device is visible to other Bluetooth devices for 120 seconds. When prompted, enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select OK (if necessary).
  • Page 87 › Activate the Wi-Fi feature In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and networks → Wi-Fi settings → Wi-Fi. An active Wi-Fi running in the background will consume battery power. To preserve battery power, activate the Wi-Fi only when needed.

  • Page 88: Mobile Network Sharing

    Mobile network sharing Learn to set your device as a wireless modem or wireless access point for PCs or other devices, and share your device’s mobile network connection. › Share your device’s mobile network via Wi-Fi Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select →...

  • Page 89: Gps

    › Share your device’s mobile network via USB Using a USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC. Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Wireless and networks → Tethering & portable hotspot.

  • Page 90: Pc Connections

    Samsung Kies program. › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies). Using a USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC.

  • Page 91: Vpn Connections

    › Connect as a mass storage device You can access the file directory of the memory card by using the device as a memory card reader. Insert a memory card into the device. Using a USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC.
  • Page 92 › Set up VPN connections Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Wireless and networks VPN settings Add VPN. → → → Select a VPN type. Customise the connection information. Available options may vary depending on the VPN type. Option Function VPN name...
  • Page 93 › Connect to a private network Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Wireless and networks VPN settings. → → Select a private network to connect. Connect. Enter the user name and password and select Connectivity...

  • Page 94: Tools

    Tools Clock Learn to use the clock display on the Idle screen, and set and control alarms for important events. › Use the clock display Clock. In Idle mode, open the application list and select While using the clock display, use the following features: To create or delete an alarm, select ●...

  • Page 95: Calculator

    › Delete an alarm Clock → In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select an alarm to delete. Delete → Select Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calculator.

  • Page 96: Google Search

    Google Search You can search for applications and data in your device and specific data on the web. Google In Idle mode, open the application list and select Search. If you are launching this application for the first time, set whether or not to view the search history of your Google account and whether or not to use your location.

  • Page 97: Quickoffice

    Quickoffice Learn to view Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF files on your memory card. › Open a Quickoffice document In Idle mode, open the application list and select Quickoffice. If you are launching this application for the first time, register as an online user or skip the registration. Select a Quickoffice program.

  • Page 98: Task Manager

    Task manager With the task manager, you can view currently running applications and memory information. Task In Idle mode, open the application list and select manager. Use the following options: Active applications : View the list of all the applications ●...

  • Page 99: Voice Search

    Voice Search Learn to use the voice command feature to dial a number, send a message, or search for locations and information by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Voice In Idle mode, open the application list and select Search.

  • Page 100: Settings

    Settings Access the Settings menu Settings. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select a setting category and select an option. Wireless and networks Change the settings for wireless network connections. › Flight mode Disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.

  • Page 101: Vpn Settings

    › Tethering & portable hotspot USB tethering : Activate the USB tethering feature to share ● your device’s mobile network connection with PCs via USB. When connected to a PC, your device is used as a wireless modem for a PC. p.

  • Page 102: Call Settings

    Call settings Customise the settings for calling features. › All calls Auto reject : Enable or disable the auto reject feature and ● specify a list of callers to automatically reject. Answering call ● Answering mode : Set to how to answer calls. Answering key : Set the device to answer calls by pressing the Home key.

  • Page 103: Sound

    Sound Change the settings for various sounds on your device. Silent mode : Activate Silent mode to mute all sounds ● except media sounds and alarm ringtones. Phone Profiles : Select a sound profile to use or customise ● sound options in profiles as desired. Vibrate : Set when the device will vibrate for various events.

  • Page 104: Location And Security

    Lock screen Wallpaper: Select an image to display when the screen is locked. Brightness : Set the brightness of the display. ● Auto-rotate screen : Set whether or not to rotate the ● content automatically when the device is rotated. Animation : Set the device to display animation when you ●...

  • Page 105: Applications

    Set up UIM card lock ● Lock UIM card : Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature to require the PIN before using the device. Change UIM PIN : Change the PIN used to access UIM data. Visible passwords : Set the device to display your password ●...

  • Page 106: Accounts And Sync

    USB debugging : This is for application development. When your device is connected to a PC with a USB cable, the USB debugging mode will be activated and Samsung Kies will launch automatically. Stay awake : Set the device’s screen to stay on while charging the battery.

  • Page 107: Sd Card And Phone Storage

    Automatic restore : Set the device to restore applications’ ● data you backed up when they are installed in your device. Factory data reset : Reset your settings to the factory ● default values and delete all your data. SD card and phone storage View memory information for your device and memory card.

  • Page 108: Personal Dictionary

    : Learn how to enter text with the Swype keypad. ● Version : View version information. ● › Samsung keypad Portrait keypad types : Select the default input method, ● such as the QWERTY keyboard, traditional keypad, or handwriting screen.

  • Page 109: Voice Input And Output

    : Set the device to insert a full stop when you ● double-tap the space bar. Tutorial : Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keypad. ● Voice input and output Change the settings for the voice recogniser and the text-to- speech feature.

  • Page 110: Accessibility

    Accessibility Change the settings for accessibility features. Accessibility : Activate an accessibility application you have ● downloaded, such as Talkback or Kickback, which provide voice, melody, or vibration feedback. The power key ends calls : Set the device to end a call ●...

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is enabled, you Password must enter the password you set for the device.

  • Page 112: Calls Are Being Dropped

    If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold [ ] for 8-10 seconds until the SAMSUNG logo appears. The device will reboot automatically. If this does not solve the problem, perform a factory data reset.

  • Page 113: Audio Quality Is Poor

    Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. ● Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. ● Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone ● number you are dialling. Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your device is turned on.
  • Page 114 Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the...
  • Page 115 Contact a Samsung Service Centre. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or deleting ●...
  • Page 116 Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are ● within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not established when you connect...

  • Page 117: Safety Precautions

    For safe disposal of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest authorised service centre. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. •...
  • Page 118 • Never place batteries or devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated. • Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating. Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage •...
  • Page 119 Do not use your device in a hospital or near medical equipment that can be interfered with by radio frequency If you personally use any medical equipment, contact the manufacturer of the equipment to ensure the safety of your equipment from radio frequency. If you are using a hearing aid, contact the manufacturer for information about radio interference Some hearing aids may be interfered with by the radio frequency of your...
  • Page 120 Comply with all safety warnings and regulations regarding mobile device usage while operating a vehicle While driving, safely operating the vehicle is your first responsibility. Never use your mobile device while driving, if it is prohibited by law. For your safety and the safety of others, practice good common sense and remember the following tips: •...
  • Page 121 Proper care and use of your mobile device Keep your device dry • Humidity and all types of liquids may damage device parts or electronic circuits. • Do not turn on your device if it is wet. If your device is already on, turn it off and remove the battery immediately (if the device will not turn off or you cannot remove the battery, leave it as-is).

  • Page 122: Reduce The Risk Of Repetitive Motion Injuries

    Do not store your device near or in heaters, microwaves, hot cooking equipment, or high pressure containers • The battery may leak. • Your device may overheat and cause a fire. Do not drop your device or cause impacts to your device •...
  • Page 123 Using generic batteries or chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction. • Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung. Do not bite or suck on the device or the battery •...
  • Page 124 Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device • Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. For service, take your device to a Samsung Service Centre. • Do not disassemble or puncture the battery, as this can cause explosion or fire.
  • Page 125 Keep your personal and important data safe • While using your device, be sure to back up important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. • When disposing of your device, back up all data and then reset your device to prevent misuse of your personal information.
  • Page 126 ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ” Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Samsung has no control.
  • Page 127 Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your PC. Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC. Samsung Kies will launch automatically. Refer to the Kies help for more information. www.samsung.com English (IDN). 10/2011. Rev. 1.1...

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