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Samsung SGH-I896 User Manual

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SGH-I896
P O R T A B L E
Q u a d - B A N D
M O B I L E
P H O N E
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.

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  • Page 1 SGH-I896 P O R T A B L E Q u a d - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, provincial laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. ™...
  • Page 4 Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. ® Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. ® ® DivX , DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc., and are used under licence. Covered by one or more of the following U.S.

  • Page 5: Open Source Software

    In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or use of the product or arising from the breach of the express warranty, including incidental, special or consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits or benefits.
  • Page 6 ® Bluetooth or otherwise) of such content may be an infringement of privacy or copyright law. Neither Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. nor any of its affiliates shall be liable or responsible for any data or content disclosed, reproduced, downloaded or distributed by the user of this equipment.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    introducing your phone ..........3 Install the SIM Card and Battery .......3 contents Charge the Battery ............6 Insert a Memory Card (optional) ........8 Phone Layout ............10 Indicator Icons ............13 getting started with your phone ......15 Turn Your Phone On and Off ........15 Use the Touch Screen ..........16 Get to Know the Idle Screen ........17 Access Applications ..........19...
  • Page 8 Voice Recorder ............66 Text and Multimedia Messages ......36 Gmail™ ..............38 web .................67 Email ............... 40 Internet ..............67 Samsung Email ............42 Google Search ............70 Samsung IM ............42 Layar ............... 70 Talk™ ..............42 Google Maps™ ............70 Social Hub ...............
  • Page 9 Voice input and output .......... 103 Voice Dialler ............90 Accessibility ............104 GPS Navigator ............91 Date and time ............104 Samsung Apps ............91 About phone ............104 settings ..............93 troubleshooting ..........105 Settings ..............93 health and safety information ......110 Wireless and network ..........
  • Page 10 Caring for the Battery ..........115 Special Precautions and Industry Canada Notice . 116 Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) ......117 Owner’s Record ............ 118 warranty information ..........119 Standard Limited Warranty ........119 index ..............125...

  • Page 11: Instructional Icons

    Instructional Icons using this Before you start, familiarize yourself with the icons that are used in this manual: manual Warning: Situations that could cause injury to yourself or others. Caution: Situations that could cause damage to your phone or to other equipment. This user manual has been designed Note: Notes, usage tips, or additional information.
  • Page 12 Square brackets: Device keys. For example: ] (represents the Lock key).

  • Page 13: Introducing Your Phone

    Install the SIM Card and Battery introducing your Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM into their corresponding internal compartments. The microSD™ phone card slot is also located in this same internal area. Install the SIM card: 1.
  • Page 14 2. Lift the cover up (2) and away from the phone (3). upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned as shown. 3. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket (as • If the card is not inserted correctly, the phone does shown) until the card locks into place.
  • Page 15 Install the battery: 7. Press up on the bottom of the phone (3) until you hear a light click. 4. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone, making sure the connectors align (1). 5. Gently press down to secure the battery (2). 6.

  • Page 16: Charge The Battery

    2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the PC data cable. multifunction jack. Only use Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorized chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your phone. When your battery is low, the phone will emit a warning tone and display a low battery message.
  • Page 17 5. Close the cover to the multifunction jack. Improperly connecting the travel adapter can damage To charge the battery using the PC data cable: the phone. Damage due to misuse is not covered by 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of the warranty.

  • Page 18: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    • When you insert a memory card into your phone, it appears in My Files as a folder labelled “sd”. Samsung uses approved memory standards for memory cards but some brands might not be fully compatible with your phone. Using an incompatible 3.
  • Page 19 To remove a memory card: To format a memory card: Before removing the memory card, unmount it for safe Formatting your memory card on a PC might cause removal. incompatibilities with your phone. Only format the memory card on the phone. Do not remove the memory card while the phone is transferring information.

  • Page 20: Phone Layout

    Phone Layout Back of phone This section outlines some key features of your phone and describes the screen and the icons that appear when the phone is in use. It also shows how to navigate through the phone. 1. Camera lens: used to take pictures and shoot videos. 2.
  • Page 21 Front of phone 1. Earpiece: allows you to hear the caller. 2. Home screen indicator: shows which Home screen is presently displayed. 3. Application icons: you can place shortcuts to your favorite applications on the Home screen. 4. Primary shortcuts: allows quick access to important features Phone, Email, Browser, and Applications.
  • Page 22 Side of Phone 1. Power/Accessory Interface connector: lets you connect a travel charger or other optional accessories such as a USB/data cable or a hands-free headset. 2. Volume keys: let you adjust the ringer volume while in standby mode or adjust the sound volume during a call. When receiving a call, briefly press either volume key to mute the ring tone.

  • Page 23: Indicator Icons

    Indicator Icons Icon Definition Call on hold Icons shown on the display might vary depending on your region or service provider. Speakerphone activated Missed call Icon Definition Synchronized with the web No signal Uploading data Signal strength Downloading data GPRS network connected Call forwarding activated EDGE network connected Connected to PC...
  • Page 24 Icon Definition Silent mode activated Flight mode activated Vibration activated Music playback in progress Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Current time...

  • Page 25: Getting Started With Your Phone

    Turn Your Phone On and Off getting started To turn your phone on, press and hold the lock key ]. Your phone will automatically connect to the with your phone network. When you turn on your phone for the first time, tap the Android image on the screen and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your phone for its first use.

  • Page 26: Use The Touch Screen

    • To only use your phone’s non-network services, • For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the switch to Flight mode. Press and hold [ ] and screen protection film before using your phone. select Flight mode. • Your touch screen has a layer that detects small electrical charges emitted by the human body.

  • Page 27: Get To Know The Idle Screen

    Get to Know the Idle Screen • Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom in or out while viewing photos or web pages. When your phone turns on or is in Idle mode, the Idle screen • Your phone turns off the touch screen when you do is displayed.
  • Page 28 • Shortcuts: Add shortcuts to items, such as 3. When the item and the trash tab turn red, release the applications, bookmark, and contacts. item. • Folders: Create a new folder or add folders for your Use the shortcuts panel contacts.

  • Page 29: Access Applications

    • Silent: Activate or deactivate Silent mode. 2. Scroll left or right to display the application screens. You can also select a dot at the top of the screen to Add or remove panels from the Idle screen move to the corresponding main menu screen. 3.

  • Page 30: Customize Your Phone

    4. Press [ ] to return to the previous screen or press 2. Set the date and time and change other options as ] to return to the Idle screen. needed. To turn the touch tone on or off: Your phone has a built-in motion sensor that detects its orientation.
  • Page 31 You can set an unlock pattern to prevent unauthorized 3. Select Set wallpaper. people from using your phone without your permission. Samsung is not responsible for any use of default 1. In Idle mode, select Applications  Settings  images or wallpapers provided on your phone.
  • Page 32 5. Draw the pattern again to confirm. a Samsung Service Centre to be unlocked. 6. Select Confirm. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by third-party software. To lock your SIM card: You can lock your phone by activating the PIN supplied with your SIM card.

  • Page 33: Enter Text

    Tap and hold on the text input field, select Input • If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, your method, and select a keyboard type (Swype or Samsung SIM card will be blocked. You must enter a PIN keypad).
  • Page 34 2. Pause on the second character for a moment and then Number Function drag your finger to the next character. Switch between Symbol mode and ABC/Number 3. Continue until you have finished the word. mode. 4. Release the finger on the last character. The word is Delete characters.
  • Page 35 Using the Samsung keypad To enter text using the Samsung keypad: Number Function Change case. 1. Tap and hold to open the Select Input Method screen and select Samsung keypad. Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode. 2. Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or by writing on the touch screen.

  • Page 36: Set Up Voice Mail

    1. Tap and hold the text input field. If you have enabled more than one input language in the settings for the Samsung Keypad ( ►p. 102), the current 2. Select Select text in the option list. language is indicated on the spacebar and you can change 3.

  • Page 37: Android Market

    Android Market 3. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and record your name. Android Market provides you with an easy way to shop for These steps may be different depending on your games and mobile applications. Based on the Android network.

  • Page 38: Download Files From The Web

    Download Files from the Web • If you select Install, select OK to download the item immediately. When you download files or web applications from the web, • If you select Buy, you need to enter your credit card your phone stores them on a memory card. information.

  • Page 39: Synchronize Data

    Applications Settings Applications Unknown or on the web, the information is updated in the other sources. location automatically. To view the download history: • This feature might not be available in your region. • To synchronize with the Google web server, you 1.
  • Page 40 1. In Idle mode, select Applications  Settings  3. Press [ ]  Sync now. Your phone will synchronize Accounts and sync. the data you have selected for synchronization. 2. Select Auto-sync. 3. Select the account that you want to sync information with. 4.

  • Page 41: Communication

    Calls communication You can use your phone to make and answer calls, use options during calls, and customize and use call-related features. Make and answer calls To make a call: 1. In Idle mode, select Phone. 2. Enter an area code and phone number. 3.
  • Page 42 To send a message when you reject incoming calls, drag the • Use the contact list to save the numbers that you Reject call with message tab up from the bottom of the dial frequently. ► p. 61 screen and tap the message you want to send. •...
  • Page 43 Use options during a voice call To call a contact from Contacts: 1. In Idle mode, select Phone  Contacts. You can use the following options while a voice call is in progress: 2. Select a contact’s name. • Adjust voice volume: Press the Volume key up or 3.
  • Page 44 • Activate the speakerphone: Select Speaker. • Connect the current caller to the caller placed on hold: Press [ ] → Transfer. You will be disconnected In noisy environments, you might have difficulty from the call. hearing some calls while using the speakerphone. For better audio performance, use the normal phone View and dial missed calls mode.
  • Page 45 To set auto rejection and create the reject list: 1. In Idle mode, select Applications  Settings  Call settings  Voice call  Call forwarding. You can use auto rejection to automatically reject calls from 2. Select a condition. specific numbers.

  • Page 46: Text And Multimedia Messages

    To set call waiting: 3. Select a log to view its details. Call waiting is a network feature that alerts you of an From the detail view, you can dial the number, send a incoming call when you are on a call. message to the number or add the number to the phonebook or reject list.
  • Page 47 2. Enter a number manually or choose from the recent 4. Select Type to compose and enter your message text. recipient list, contact list or group list by selecting the To insert emoticons, press [ ]  Insert smiley. corresponding button. 5.

  • Page 48: Gmail

    Listen to voicemail messages the title bar and the unread messages display in bold. If you have labelled a message, its label appears in a coloured If you have set missed calls to be diverted to voicemail, rectangle on the message. callers can leave a voice message when you do not answer incoming calls.
  • Page 49 2. Select an email message. • Add star/Remove star: Add or remove star icon for this message. See Organize email by labels on p. 40. In the message view, touch to use the following options: • Mark unread: lets you mark the message as unread. •...

  • Page 50: Email

    Organize email by labels Email You can organize your email by labelling your messages or You can send or view email messages using your personal adding stars to mark important messages. You can then sort or company email account. messages by label filter. To set up an email account: To add a label to a message: 1.
  • Page 51 To send an email message: To view email messages: 1. In Idle mode, select Email and, if necessary, select an When you open an email account, you can view previously email account. retrieved emails offline or connect to the email server to view new messages.

  • Page 52: Samsung Email

    Description. your account(s). Samsung Email Talk™ Samsung Email allows you to connect your phone to your You can send instant messages to your friends or family personal or company email accounts. using Google Talk 1. In Idle mode, select Applications  Samsung Email.

  • Page 53: Social Hub

    Social Hub 3. Enter the email address of the friend and select Send invitation. You can access Social Hub , the integrated When your friend accepts the invitation, they are added to communication application for email, messages, instant your friend list. messages, contacts, or calendar information.

  • Page 54: Entertainment

    Camera entertainment You can capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 2560 x 1920 pixels (5 megapixels) and videos at resolutions up to 1280 x 720 pixels. Capturing photos To capture a photo: 1.
  • Page 55 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary Number Function adjustments. Check the camera status and settings. • : Resolution • : Exposure meter type • :GPS indicator • : Number of photos you can take (according to available memory) •...
  • Page 56 • You can also press the volume keys to zoom in and out. To capture a photo using preset options for types of scenes: • If you want the lens to focus on a location other than the Your camera provides you with predefined settings for centre of the screen, tap the preview screen where you various scenes.
  • Page 57 1. In Idle mode, select Applications  Camera. 2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the landscape view. 2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the landscape view. 3. Select  Panorama. 3. Select  Continuous. 4. Make any necessary adjustments. 4.
  • Page 58 To capture a photo in Smile shot mode: 1. In Idle mode, select Applications  Camera. 2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the Your camera can recognise people’s faces and help you to landscape view. take photos when they smile. 3.
  • Page 59 6. Select to take a photo. The left half of the first photo appears as a transparent guide for the next photo. To capture a photo using the frame guide: 6. Make any necessary adjustments with the aid of the guide. You can take two photos with the same background and 7.
  • Page 60 Customize the camera settings 6. Move the phone to follow the moving subject. The phone automatically captures the next photos. Before taking a photo, select to access the  7. Continue to follow the subject until the phone has following options: captured all of the shots required for the action photo.
  • Page 61 Before taking a photo, select to access the → Option Function following settings: Adjust the sensitivity of the camera imaging sensor. Setting Function Metering Select a type of exposure meter. Guidelines Display guidelines on the preview screen. Anti-shake Reduce the blur caused by the phone's vibration or movement.
  • Page 62 Capturing video Number Function To capture a video: Check the camcorder status and settings. • : Length of video that can be 1. In Idle mode, select Applications  Camera. captured (according to available memory). 2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the •...
  • Page 63 Customize the camcorder settings 6. Select to start recording.  7. Select to stop recording. Before capturing a video, select to access the → The video is saved automatically. following options: The camera might not be able to properly record Option Function videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed.

  • Page 64: Video Player

    Before capturing a video, select to access the .3gp,.mp4, .avi, .wmv, .flv, .mkv (Codec: MPEG4, H.263, → following settings: Sorenson H.263, H.264, VC-1). • Some file formats may not be supported, depending Setting Function on the software of the phone. Guidelines Display the guidelines on the preview •...

  • Page 65: Gallery

    Gallery Icon Function Scan backward in a file (tap and hold). You can view photos and play videos saved in your phone’s memory or on a memory card. Pause playback or select to resume If your phone indicates that the memory is full when playback.
  • Page 66 • If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files. • Share: Lets you share the photo via AllShare, Messaging, Picasa, Samsung Email, Gmail, or To view a photo in Gallery: Bluetooth. • Delete: Lets you delete the image.

  • Page 67: Music Player

    Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: music codecs include: MIDI, MP3, AAC, AMR, IMY, WAV. • Download from the web. p. 28  • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies.  p. 82 • Receive using Bluetooth. p. 77 ...
  • Page 68 • Synchronize with Windows Media Player 11. p. 82 4. Control playback with the following icons:  To copy music files to a memory card: Icon Function 1. Insert a memory card. Adjust the volume. 2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC.
  • Page 69 3. Press [ Create.  Icon Function 4. Enter a title for the new playlist and select Save. Resume playback. 5. Select Add music. Skip forward or scan forward in a file (tap and 6. Select the files that you want to include and select Add. hold).
  • Page 70 2. Press [ ] → More → Settings, or press [ ] → Settings. 3. Adjust the following settings to customize your music player: Option Function Equalizer Select an equalizer type (alters the frequency response). Effect Select a sound effect. Music menu Select music categories to display on the music library screen.

  • Page 71: Personal Information

    Contacts personal You can use contact cards and groups to store personal information in the phone’s memory or on a SIM card. You information can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts.
  • Page 72 To create a contact from the dialer screen: 2. Scroll up or down in the contact list.You can also select the first letter of the name in the alphabetical list at the 1. In Idle mode, select Phone  Keypad. right side of the screen.
  • Page 73 3. Select a location number and then select a contact. To retrieve contacts from your community accounts: You can view the list of community website accounts and You can quickly dial this number by tapping and select an account to add a contact from the website to your holding the location number in the dialing screen.

  • Page 74: Calendar

    Calendar To view the communication log: You can view the communication log of calls, messages, You can create and manage daily, weekly, or monthly email or SNS threads. events, and set alarms to remind yourself of important events. 1. In Idle mode, select Applications  Contacts  History.

  • Page 75: Memo

    2. Select a date on the calendar. In the month view, days 3. To snooze or dismiss the reminder, select Snooze all or with scheduled events are indicated by a small triangle. Dismiss all. To move to a specific day by entering a date manually, press [ ] →...

  • Page 76: Voice Recorder

    2. Select a memo to view its details. To play a voice memo: 1. In Idle mode, select Applications  Voice Recorder. You can send the memo to others by tapping and holding the memo and selecting an option. 2. Select the voice memo that you want to play. You can send the voice memo to others by tapping Voice Recorder and holding a voice memo and selecting Share.

  • Page 77: Web

    Internet You can access and bookmark your favourite web pages. • You might incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media. For details, contact your service provider. • Available functions can vary depending on your region. To browse web pages: 1.
  • Page 78 You can also select to open a list of saved • [ ] → More → Add bookmark: Bookmark the bookmarks, frequently visited pages, and recent internet current web page. history. • [ ] → More → Add shortcut to Home: Creates a While browsing web pages, you can use the following shortcut to the active page on the idle screen.
  • Page 79 To bookmark your favourite web pages: • Add shortcut to Home: Add the bookmark shortcut to the Idle screen. 1. In Idle mode, select Browser. • Share link: Send the web address (URL) of the web 2. Select  Bookmarks. page to others.

  • Page 80: Google Search

    Layar To access frequently visited pages or the recent history: 1. In Idle mode, select Browser. Layar allows you to browse locations for real-time local information or maps using the camera in your phone and to 2. Select and then select Most visited or History. share the information with others.
  • Page 81 To open the map view: • Enter the address and select • Enter the category of the business and select 1. In Idle mode, select Applications  Maps. • Select an address you have visited from the list. To search the map: To get directions to a specific destination: 1.

  • Page 82: Youtube

    YouTube™ To share your location using Google Latitude You can share your location with your friends and view your YouTube is a free online video streaming service. You can friend’s locations using Google Latitude view and share videos using YouTube. 1.

  • Page 83: Daily Briefing

    4. Control playback using the following: Press [ ] for additional YouTube options. Daily Briefing You can get current weather, finance information, news, and schedule information from the web. 1. In Idle mode, select Applications  Daily Briefing. 2. If this is an initial access, tap the Tap to add city field and start entering the name of the city.

  • Page 84: Market

    To select the information displayed on the screens, press [ ]  Market You can download games, ringtones, or other applications from the Android Market. This feature might not be available in your region. 1. In Idle mode, select Applications  Market. 2.

  • Page 85: Connectivity

    Bluetooth. If the phones 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 using the Bluetooth wireless feature. Always ensure that you share and receive data with phones that are trusted and properly secured.
  • Page 86 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the • Some phones may not be compatible with your other phone’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select phone, especially those that are not tested or OK. Alternatively, select Accept to match the PIN approved by Bluetooth SIG.

  • Page 87: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi 3. Search for and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled phone. To receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature: You can use your phone’s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network 1. In Idle mode, select Applications  Settings  (WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standards.
  • Page 88 2. Enter the SSID for the network and select the security type. An active WLAN running in the background will 3. Set the security settings depending on the selected consume battery power. To preserve battery power, security type. only activate the WLAN when needed. 4.

  • Page 89: Allshare

    2. Select a network indicated by the WPS icon and select 1. In Idle mode, select Applications  AllShare. WPS PIN. 2. Select Settings. 3. On the access point, enter the PIN and press the start 3. Adjust the following settings to customize the DLNA button.
  • Page 90 To play your files on another DLNA-enabled phone: Your phone automatically searches for DLNA-enabled phones. 1. In Idle mode, select Applications  AllShare. 3. Select a phone as the media server (the one that 2. Select Play file from my phone on another player. contains media files).

  • Page 91: Tv Connections (Tv Out Mode)

    Playback begins at the selected player. 4. Select a video encoding system according to your region. 6. Control playback using the icons on your phone. Option Function TV Connections (TV Out Mode) Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, England, Finland, Germany, You can connect your phone to a TV and view the phone’s Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, Netherlands, New interface on the TV screen.

  • Page 92: Pc Connections

    Applications  USB settings  Media player. To connect with Samsung Kies: 2. Press [ ]to return to Idle mode. Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website (www.samsungmobile.com).
  • Page 93 3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the The file directory of the memory card will appear as a multifunction jack on your phone to a PC on which removable disk, separate from the internal memory. Windows Media Player is installed. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the 1.
  • Page 94 6. Copy files from the PC to the phone or memory card. To disconnect the phone from the PC, click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the Windows task bar and select Eject SAMSUNG_Android. Disconnect the phone when the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears.

  • Page 95: Tools

    Clock tools You can set and control alarms for important events and set various world clocks. You can also use the stopwatch and count-down timer. To set a new alarm: 1. In Idle mode, select Applications  Clock  Alarm. 2.
  • Page 96 To stop an alarm: To select a city in the world map view, select 4. To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2 and 3. When an alarm sounds: • Tap and drag Stop to stop the alarm. To allow clock adjustment for daylight savings time, tap and hold the clock for the city and select DST •...

  • Page 97: Calculator

    Mini Diary 2. Set the length of time to count down. 3. Select Start to begin the countdown. You can keep a photo diary on your phone. You can now use other functions with the timer counting To create a Mini Diary: down in the background.

  • Page 98: My Files

    To view a Mini diary: • Share: Share files with others via AllShare, Messaging, Picasa, Email, Samsung Email, Gmail, Bluetooth, or 1. In Idle mode, select Applications  Mini Diary. YouTube. 2. Select a diary. • Create folder: Create a new folder.
  • Page 99 To create a new document: 3. Select a text encoding type (if necessary). 4. View and edit the document. 1. In Idle mode, select Applications  ThinkFree Office. • To move between pages or pan through the 2. If you are launching this application for the first time, document, scroll in the corresponding direction.

  • Page 100: Write And Go

    Write and Go Voice Dialler You can enter text and send it as a message, upload it to a You can dial a number or open an application by voice. community website, or save it as a memo or calendar event. •...

  • Page 101: Gps Navigator

    3. Press OK to confirm the operation. The phone opens • To use Samsung Apps, your phone must be connected to the the corresponding application. internet using a cellular connection or Wi-Fi.
  • Page 102 Samsung may collect personal information from you in order to deliver the applications to your device. This is done in accordance with the Samsung Apps privacy policy (http://www.samsungapps.com/common/privacy.as). In order to receive any of the applications, you must select the “Accept”...

  • Page 103: Settings

    Settings settings To access the Settings menu: 1. In Idle mode, select Applications  Settings. 2. Select a setting category and then select an option. Wireless and network Change the settings for wireless network connections. Flight mode Disable all wireless functions on your phone. You can only use non-network services.
  • Page 104 Tethering • WPS button connection: Connect to a WLAN using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button. Share your phone’s mobile data connection via USB. • Add Wi-Fi network: Add WLAN APs manually. VPN settings Mobile AP Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Set your device as a wireless AP (Access Point) to connect to the internet on other network devices.

  • Page 105: Call Settings

    Call settings • Call status tones: Activate or deactivate the call connect tone or minute minder tone. Customize the settings for calling features. • Outgoing call vibration: Phone vibrates when the called party answers the call. All calls • Alerts on call: Activate or deactivate alerts during a call. •...

  • Page 106: Sound

    Fixed Dialing Numbers • Silent mode: Activate silent mode to mute all sounds, except for media sounds and alarm ringtones. • Enable FDN: Restrict outgoing calls only to contacts • Vibrate: Select when the phone vibrates to alert you to specified in the FDN list.

  • Page 107: Display

    • Haptic feedback: Set the phone to vibrate when you • Power saving mode: Activate Power saving mode. In touch the keys. Power saving mode, the phone saves power by adjusting the white balance on the display and the brightness level. •...

  • Page 108: Applications

    • Use sensor aiding: Enhance positioning and save • Use secure credentials: Use certificates and power using sensors. credentials to ensure secure use of various applications. • Set screen lock: Set an unlock pattern, PIN or • Install encrypted certificates: Install encrypted Password to unlock the phone.

  • Page 109: Accounts And Sync

    This is for application development. • Background data: Allows applications to sync, send, • Samsung Apps: Select a network connection to get and receive data at any time (required in order to use the application update notification from Samsung Apps auto sync feature).

  • Page 110: Privacy

    Privacy • Available space: View the amount of available storage space. Change the settings for managing your settings and data. • Unmount SD card: Unmount the external or internal SD card before formatting. • Back up my data: Back up current settings and application data.

  • Page 111: Search

    Select input method • Search history: Show/Don’t show personalized search history. Select your preferred method of inputting text (Swype or the Samsung keypad). • Manage search history: Manage the online record of your personal search history. Swype • Searchable items: Select the types of items to include in your search.
  • Page 112 • Vibrate on keypress: vibration provides physical feedback. • Version: View the version information. • Enable tip Indicator: turn on flashing indicator for quick Samsung keypad help. • Auto-spacing: Set the phone to automatically insert a • Portrait keypad types: Select the default input method, space between words.

  • Page 113: Voice Input And Output

    • Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an capitalizes the first letter of the next word). example. • Tutorial: Learn how to enter text using the Samsung • Driving mode: Set the phone to read verbal notifications keypad.

  • Page 114: Accessibility

    Date and time • Always use my settings: Default settings override application settings. Access and alter the following settings to control how time • Default engine: Shows the speech synthesis engine and date are displayed on your phone: used for spoken text (Pico TTS). •...

  • Page 115: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. When you turn on your phone or while you are using the Code Try this to solve the problem: phone, it prompts you to enter one of the following Your SIM card is blocked, usually as a result codes: of entering your PIN incorrectly several...
  • Page 116 Move to another area and try again. • If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your local Samsung Service Centre. • You cannot access some options without a subscription. Contact your service provider for more details.
  • Page 117 Calls are being dropped Others cannot hear you speaking on a call When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, • Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone. you might lose your connection to the network. Move to •...
  • Page 118 Error messages appear when opening music files Your phone is hot to the touch Some music files might not play on your Samsung phone for When you use applications that require more power or use a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when...
  • Page 119 • Ensure that your phone and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 metres). • If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre.

  • Page 120: Health And Safety Information

    Getting the Most Out of Your Reception health and safety Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength information The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.

  • Page 121: Knowing Radio Frequency Safety

    Knowing Radio Frequency Safety Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP There are several simple guidelines for operating your standards described below. In 1991-92, the Institute of phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the •...

  • Page 122: Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone • When available, use a hands-free phone. • Position your phone within easy reach. Failure to follow the instructions outlined may lead to serious • Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; personal injury and possible property damage.

  • Page 123: Following Safety Guidelines

    Following Safety Guidelines with the manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical phones, in areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause such as pacemakers and hearing aids, to determine if they interference or danger.

  • Page 124: Turning Off Your Phone In Dangerous Areas

    Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas • Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle’s engine. To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn off your phone when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating that two-way radios should be turned off.

  • Page 125: Caring For The Battery

    The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of instructions per UL guidelines. your battery’s performance. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED • Use only Samsung approved batteries and desktop MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE.IMPORTANT SAFETY battery life.

  • Page 126: Special Precautions And Industry Canada Notice

    Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-ion) Batteries • Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas, such as the bathroom. For safe disposal options of your LiIon batteries, contact • Never dispose of the battery by incineration. your nearest service center.

  • Page 127: Specific Absorption Rates (Sar)

    equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas and interference to radio or television reception, which can be chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more cause damage or a defect to the phone.

  • Page 128: Owner's Record

    As stated above, variations in SAR values between different model phones do Model: SGH-I896 not mean variations in safety. SAR values at or below the Serial No.: federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public.

  • Page 129: Warranty Information

    SAMSUNG Electronics Canada Inc. ("SAMSUNG") warrants to the original purchaser ("Purchaser") that SAMSUNG's phones and accessories ("Products") are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon the date of purchase and continuing for the following specified period of...
  • Page 130 (iii) the battery has been illegible; (c) any plastic surfaces or other externally exposed used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal use; (d) which it is specified.
  • Page 131 Product, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-800- PRODUCT "AS IS," AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO Samsung. Upon receipt, SAMSUNG will promptly repair or WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND THERE ARE replace the defective Product. SAMSUNG may, at NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY...
  • Page 132 TO YOU. THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE WHICH VARY FROM PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
  • Page 133 SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as EQUIPMENT, WHETHER SUCH THIRD-PARTY dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH THE do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG OR be relied upon.
  • Page 134 Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. ©2010 Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. SAMSUNG is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and its related entities. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without...

  • Page 135: Index

    index AllShare Receive data 77 From Contacts 33 Send data 76 International 32 Android Market Making 31 Download 27 Brightness Missed 34 Uninstall 28 Calculator Options during voice call 33 Animation Reject 32 Calendar Applications Use headset 33 Call barring Access 19 Camcorder Call forwarding...
  • Page 136 Cartoon mode 50 Import/Export 62 Google Latitude Frame guide 49 Namecard 63 Google Mail Panoramic photo 47 Current date and time Google Maps Preset options for scenes 46 Daily Briefing Google Search Series of photos 46 Settings 50 Data Google Talk Synchronize 29 Smile shot mode 48 GPS Navigator...
  • Page 137 History 70 Add music files 57 Volume 20 Copy music files 58 Layar Samsung Apps Play music files 58 Mass Storage Samsung keypad Playlist 59 Quick list 59 Memo Samsung Kies Settings 59 Memory Card Settings Format 9 About Phone 104...
  • Page 138 Samsung keypad 102 Swype Video Player Play 54 SD Card & Phone Storage 100 Text Search 101 Copy 26 Voice Dialler Security 97 Entering 23 Voice Mail Sound 96 Paste 26 Accessing 27 Swype 101 Samsung keypad 25 From Another Phone 27...
  • Page 139 WLAN 77 Windows Media Player WLAN Write and Go YouTube...

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