Samsung Vibrant SGH-T959 User Manual

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  • Page 1 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 there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 Some software components of this product incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and other open source licenses. To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses, please visit: http://opensource.samsung.com. © 2010 Swype, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4 MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Text Input Methods ....... . 60 Using the Samsung QWERTY Keypad ....60 Using XT9 Predictive Text .
  • Page 6 Contact List Options ....... . 70 Contact Menu Options ......71 Contact Entry Options .
  • Page 7 Buddies Now ........111 Calculator ........111 Calendar .
  • Page 8 Battery Use and Safety ......187 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....188 UL Certified Travel Charger .
  • Page 9: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to get started with your phone by installing and charging the battery, installing the SIM card and optional memory card, and setting up your voice mail. Before using your phone for the first time, you’ll need to install and charge the battery and install the SIM card.
  • Page 10 Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket until the card clicks into place. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned as shown. To remove the SIM card, carefully slide the SIM card out of the SIM card socket.
  • Page 11: Battery

    Removing the Memory Card Remove the phone’s back cover. Gently press the edge of the memory card with your thumbnail until you hear a click sound (releasing the card from the slot), then pull the memory card out of the slot. Battery Before using your phone for the first time, install the battery and charge it fully.
  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Before using your phone for the first time, you must fully charge the battery. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours.
  • Page 13: Power Control

    Note: This illustration displays both the correct and incorrect orientation for connecting the charger. If the charger is incorrectly connected, damage to the accessory port will occur therefore voiding the phone’s warranty. Plug the charger’s power plug into a standard AC wall outlet.
  • Page 14: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Close any applications that may be running in the background (such as • Music Player). To use the Power Control shortcut bar: From the Home screen, touch and hold an empty area until the Add to Home screen menu displays. Touch Widgets Power Control.
  • Page 15: Locking And Unlocking The Phone

    If you do not have a SIM card installed the first time you turn on the device, the “Insert SIM card to make calls” message displays and an animated tutorial shows you how to install the SIM card. At this point you can make an emergency call with the phone but normal cell phone service is not available.
  • Page 16: Creating A New Google Account

    ™ You should create a Google Account when you first use your device in order to fully utilize the functionality. This account provides access to several device features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Search, and the Android Market applications. Before you are able to access Google applications, you must enter your account information.
  • Page 17: Voice Mail

    Setting Up Your Voice Mail Your device automatically transfers all unanswered calls to voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. As soon as your battery is charged and the SIM card inserted, activate your voicemail account. Important!: Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.
  • Page 18: Visual Voicemail

    Visual Voicemail enables users to view a list of people who left a voicemail message, and listen to these messages any way you want without being limited to chronological order. From the Home screen, touch Read the onscreen information and tap Next activate Visual Voicemail if this is the first time it was accessed.A list of the voicemail messages displays.
  • Page 19 Task Manager provides information about applications, including: Active applications: View and end running applications. • Package: View and uninstall application packages. • Summary: View memory usage. • Help: Useful tips for extending battery life. • From the Home screen, touch Applications Manager.
  • Page 20: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines key features of your phone. It also describes the phone’s keys, screen and the icons that display when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features.
  • Page 21: Front View

    The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: The following list correlates to the illustrations. USB Power/Accessory connector allows you to connect a power cable or optional accessories such as a USB/data cable. Strap holder is used to connect a carrying strap to the phone.
  • Page 22: Back View Of Your Phone

    Back key redisplays the previous screen or clears entries. Display shows all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the connection status, received signal strength, phone battery level, and time. Power/End key ends a call or switches the phone off and on.
  • Page 23: Phone Display

    Your phone’s display provides information about the phone’s status, and is the interface to the features of your phone. The display indicates your connection status, signal strength, battery status and time. Icons display at the top of the phone when an incoming call or message is received and also alerts you at a specified time when an alarm was set.
  • Page 24 Displays when there is no SIM card in the phone. Displays when there is a system error or alert. Displays when a call is in progress. Displays when a call has been missed. Displays when a call is on hold. Displays when the speakerphone is on.
  • Page 25 Displays when the Sound profile is set to Silent mode and Vibrate is set to Never or Only when not in silent mode. Displays when the Sound profile is set to Silent mode and Vibrate is set to Always or Only in silent mode. Displays when Bluetooth technology is active and enabled.
  • Page 26: Home Screen

    Note: The Notifications panel can also be opened on the Home screen by pressing and then tapping Notifications. Clearing Notifications To clear all notifications from the Notification panel: Tap the status bar to reveal the Notifications tab, and then drag the tab to the bottom of the screen to open the Notifications panel Tap Clear.
  • Page 27 Adding and Deleting Screens Your phone comes with seven screens. You can delete these screens and then add them back later. Note: These screens can be deleted and re-arranged. Important!: Your phone can only contain at most seven screens and at least one screen.
  • Page 28 The Primary Shortcuts list provides access to four commonly used items: Dialer for dialing a number. Contacts for accessing and managing the contacts list (phonebook). Messaging for composing text and multimedia messages. Applications for applications access. The four, primary shortcuts are non-movable application shortcuts that display on the bottom portion of all Home screens.
  • Page 29: Applications

    The device comes with four Primary shortcuts: Dialer, Contacts, Messaging, Applications, and Home. You can replace the Dialer, Contacts, and Messaging shortcuts with other applications so you access the shortcuts that are most frequently used. Press then tap Applications Press View type Customizable grid.
  • Page 30 147, or Setting a Timer on page 148 of this user guide. AllShare This application wirelessly synchronizes your Samsung mobile phone with your TV, streams content and even keeps tabs on who calls or sends text messages with real- time, on-screen monitoring.
  • Page 31 Avatar Avatar is preloaded on the SD card included with this device. Just insert the card, tap the icon and enjoy. For more information, refer to “Avatar” on page 101. Calculator Using this feature you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions;...
  • Page 32 Email Email enables you to review and create email using most email services. The device alerts you when you receive an email message. For more information, refer to “Using Email” on page 88. Files Organize and store data, images, and more in your own personal file folders.
  • Page 33 HD Camcorder In addition to taking photos, the camera also doubles as a camcorder that also allows you to record, view, and send high definition videos. For more information, refer to “Using the HD Camcorder” on page 99. Kindle Using your 3G connection you can download books through the Kindle application with no annual contracts, monthly fees, and no hunting for hotspots.
  • Page 34 For more information, refer to “Downloading a New Application” on page 128. Media Hub Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie and TV content. You can rent or purchase your favorite content and watch from the convenience of anywhere.
  • Page 35 My Account This option provides you with account specific information such as your current status, current activity, Bill Summary, Plan Services, Voicemail Settings, Find a Retail Store, and FAQ’s Info. For more information, refer to “My Account” on page 120. My Device Use the My Device application to configure device settings, view Tips Tricks, personalize your CallerTunes, Ringtones,...
  • Page 36 Swype tips Using the SwypeTips application you can watch a video or start a tutorial that teaches you how to use Swype most efficiently. For more information, refer to “Swype Text Entry Tips” on page 64. T-Mobile TV T-Mobile TV is an application that allows you to get live TV and Video on Demand.
  • Page 37 Video Player The Video Player application plays video files stored on your microSD card. For more information, refer to “Using the Video Player” on page 103. Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail enables users to view a list of people who left a voicemail message, and listen to the any message they want without being limited to chronological order.
  • Page 38: Add To Home Screen

    Wi-Fi Calling Wi-Fi Calling allows you to connect to call using the T-Mobile network using a Wi-Fi connection. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi Calling” on page 50. Write and Go Use write and go to job down an idea, then decide what format you want to use: Text message (SMS)/Multimedia message (MMS), email, calendar, or memo.
  • Page 39 Important!: A Google account password is required for Google applications. Adding a Shortcut Using this feature you can add shortcuts such as applications, a bookmarked web page, a contact, a direct dial number, a direct message contact, the directions navigation application, a google Mail label, or settings shortcut.
  • Page 40 Deleting a folder From the Home screen, touch, drag, and drop the folder you want to delete onto the Application list. The Application list tab changes into a trash can symbol. Changing the Wallpaper From the Home screen, touch and hold an empty area until the Add to Home Screen menu displays.
  • Page 41: Menu Navigation

    This application allows you to synchronize feeds and updates from Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter display them on your tablet. Important!: To synchronize feeds and updates you must sign in to the social networks in which you want to synchronize. From the Home screen, sweep the screen to the panel containing the Feeds and Updates screen.
  • Page 42 Your phone defaults with seven Home screens. You can customize and place different applications on each of the home screens. From the main Home screen, sweep the screen left or right with your finger. The main Home Screen is located in the middle with three Home screens on either side.
  • Page 43: Navigation

    Sub-menus are available when you are at any Home screen or have selected a feature or application such as Phone, Contacts, Messaging, or Web. To access a sub-menu: Press A sub-menu displays at the bottom of the phone screen. Touch an option. Sub-Menu items Touch and hold the key from any screen to open the...
  • Page 44 Use a brief touch to select items on the display or to enter text on the virtual QWERTY keyboard. For example: touch an Application icon to open the application. Touch and hold an icon or key to open the available options, or to access a pop-up menu.
  • Page 45 Pinching the screen When viewing a picture or web page, pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out, and expand your fingers to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out Expand to zoom in Understanding Your Phone...
  • Page 46: Section 3: Memory Card

    Section 3: Memory Card Your device lets you use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card (also referred to as a memory card) to expand available memory space. This secure digital card enables you to exchange images, music, and data between SD-compatible devices. This section addresses the features and options of your device’s SD functionality.
  • Page 47 Tap Mass Storage. The “USB connected” screen is displayed. Touch Connect USB storage computer display icons to show that the device is mounted. As soon as the connection is established a drive letter is assigned to the phone’s storage device. Later, tap Turn Off to close the USB connection between the phone and your computer.
  • Page 48 From this menu you can reset your phone and sound settings to the factory default settings. From Idle mode, touch Touch Factory data reset. This action erases all data from your phone except current system software and bundled applications, or SD card files such as music or photos.
  • Page 49: Section 4: Call Functions And Contacts List

    Section 4: Call Functions and Contacts List This section describes features and functionality associated with making or answering calls, and the Contacts list, which is used to store contact information. Displaying Your Phone Number Touch Settings About phone phone number displays in the Phone number field. Making a Call You can store phone numbers that are regularly used to the SIM card or to the phone’s memory.
  • Page 50: Prefix Dialing

    Touch and slide right to answer the call Prefix Dialing When activated, this feature automatically prepends a string of numbers (such as an area code) to any dialed number. This feature is useful for international dialing, or dialing within an area code where all the calls you make for a period of time use one prefix.
  • Page 51: Using The Voice Dialer

    Voice dialer is a voice recognition software used to activate a wide variety of functions on your phone. From the Home screen, touch When the Voice Dialer displays the “Listening” prompt, say one of the following commands: • “Call John Doe” •...
  • Page 52: Speed Dialing

    Inserting a Wait into your dialing sequence means that the phone waits until it hears a dial tone before proceeding with the next sequence of numbers. From the Home screen, touch keypad to enter the phone number. Press to display the dialer sub-menu. Select Add wait to add a wait for dial tone, and use the keypad to enter the additional numbers.
  • Page 53 From the Home screen, touch Press Speed dial setting. The Speed dial screen contains a virtual keypad with the numbers 1 through 9. Important!: The number 1 is reserved for Voicemail and another number cannot be assigned to this slot. Press Change order.
  • Page 54: Wi-Fi Calling

    This feature allows you to make calls using a Wi-Fi over the T-Mobile network. Note: Minutes used while connected to the Wi-Fi network count against available rate plan minutes. Contact a Customer Service representative for details. From the Home screen, touch Touch Wi-Fi Settings to turn on Wi-Fi and connect.
  • Page 55: In Call Options

    When Action Then Displays on the You are connected to the screen status T-Mobile network and can bar. make Wi-Fi calls. Does not display You are charged normal calling on the screen rate minutes. status bar. Repeat steps 1-7 to establish a Wi-Fi connection.
  • Page 56 During a call, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone, to adjust the earpiece volume. Touch the Up volume key to increase the volume level and the Down volume key to decrease the level. – or – From the screen during a call, press the Up Volume key.
  • Page 57 While on a call, switch to the Bluetooth headset instead of speaker by touching Headset. At the prompt, touch Yes to enable Bluetooth if it is not already activated. More In-call Options During a call you can save the current caller’s information to the Contacts list, or create a Memo.
  • Page 58 Important!: A maximum of two callers can be joined to a single multi-party line. Additional callers participate in a new Multiparty session and held in conjunction with the previous multiparty call. You can swap or place each multi-party call on hold. Having a Private Conversation With One Participant When you have two participants in a multi-party session, you might be necessary to place one of those participants on hold so...
  • Page 59: Call Log

    You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if this service is supported by the network and you must have previously set the Call waiting option to Activate. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone. To answer a new call while you have a call in progress: Touch and slide it to the right to answer another call.
  • Page 60: Call Logs Tab

    The Call logs tab is a list of the phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. The Call logs tab make redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as your device automatically adds new numbers to the beginning of the list and removes the oldest entries from the bottom of the list.
  • Page 61 Tap the Missed call entry to open the Logs screen (2). and tap Notifications to open the panel. Tip: Press This list provides easy access to redial an entry, or you can also choose to access two types of history entry lists depending on how they are touched.
  • Page 62 Tap a contact entry name or number to reveal the call options screen: • • Call allows you to redial the entry by name or number. • Send message allows you to create a new text message to the selected entry. •...
  • Page 63 You can delete either an individual call log entry or all current entries from the Call logs list. To clear a single entry from the list: Touch and touch Call logs. Touch and hold an entry and tap Delete. To clear all entries from the list: Touch and touch Call logs.
  • Page 64: Section 5: Entering Text

    (landscape mode). Using the QWERTY keypad/ keyboard, you can type letter, numbers, punctuation, and other characters. To use the Samsung keypad you must first configure the settings to default to the Samsung keypad. From the Home screen, touch and text...
  • Page 65: Changing The Text Input Mode

    The keyboard is configured to default to Samsung keypad and you can being typing. Changing the Text Input Mode There are two main keypad layout keys that change the onscreen keys viewed on the QWERTY keypad. The available text input modes are: Abc and Sym (symbols).
  • Page 66: Using Xt9 Predictive Text

    QWERTY keyboards. Holding the phone in Landscape orientation, tap the bottom of the screen. The Samsung keypad settings screen displays. Touch the XT9 field. A checkmark indicates activation.
  • Page 67: Using The Swype Keyboard

    Swype™ is a text input method that allows you to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter to letter, lifting your finger between words. SWYPE uses error correcting algorithms and a language model to predict the next word. SWYPE also includes a touch predictive text system.
  • Page 68 Advanced settings provide access to Swype operation parameters. • Auto-spacing: automatically inserts a space between words. When you finish a word, just lift your finger or stylus and start the next word. • Auto-capitalization: automatically capitalizes the first letter of a sentence.
  • Page 69: Section 6: Contacts

    Section 6: Contacts This section explains how to use and manage your Contacts List. You can save phone numbers to your phone’s memory. Accounts From the Accounts menu you decide if you want applications to synchronize, send, and receive data at any given time, or if you want the applications to synchronize automatically.
  • Page 70: Contacts List

    Creating a Contact The default storage location for saving phone numbers to your Contacts List is your phone’s built-in memory. If existing Google and Corporate email accounts have been synchronized to your phone, these will be made available to your device during the creation of new entries.
  • Page 71 Tap a destination type (Phone, SIM, Google, or Corporate) (depending on where you want to save the new contact information). Touch the First name and Last name fields, and enter a name for this contact using the displayed keypad. Touch the image icon and select a photo for this contact.
  • Page 72: Finding A Contact

    Touch the First name and Last name fields, and enter a name for this contact. Tap the label button (to the left of the Phone number field) to select a category such as Mobile (default), Home, Work, Work fax, Home fax, Pager, Other, or Custom, or tap Callback.
  • Page 73 From the Home screen, touch Touch a contact name from the list. Press Edit. Note: You can also access an entry’s context menu by touching and holding an entry then tapping Edit. Edit the contact information then touch Save. Context Menu From the Home screen, touch Touch and hold an entry to reveal the Contact entry’s...
  • Page 74: Contact List Options

    This option allows you to delete your contacts. You can delete all your entries from your phone’s memory, your SIM card, FDN, or All. Important!: Once Contacts List entries are deleted, they cannot be recovered. From the Home screen, touch Touch and hold a contact name from the list and select Delete Contact List Options...
  • Page 75: Contact Menu Options

    From the Home screen, touch Touch and hold an entry to reveal the context menu. The following options display: • Edit: allows you to edit the currently selected Contacts entry. • Delete: allows you to delete the currently selected Contacts entry.
  • Page 76: Joining Contact Information

    Most people now maintain multiple email accounts, social networking logins, and other similar account information. For example, a Facebook account login name might differ from a corporate email account login because they are maintained separately and for different groups of people. This device can synchronize with multiple accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Corporate email, Google, or T-Mobile).
  • Page 77 Touch the linked contacts to view the contact information you linked. The contacts and information displays with an icon next to the contact name to indicate what type of account information is contained in the entry. Unjoining a Contact From the Home screen, touch Touch a contact name (the account name from which you want to unjoin an entry).
  • Page 78: Sending A Namecard

    A Namecard contains contact information, and can be sent to recipients as a Virtual Business Card (V-card) attachment using Bluetooth, Google Mail, or as a message. From the Home screen, touch Touch a Contact entry. Press Send via and select a delivery method: Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, or Messaging.
  • Page 79: Copying Contact Information

    Copying Contact Information to the SIM Card The default storage location for saving phone numbers to your Contacts list is your phone’s built-in memory. This procedure allows you to copy numbers saved to the phone’s memory, onto the SIM card. Note: These must be contacts stored on the phone.
  • Page 80: Display Options

    within the adjacent account field to reveal the account’s synchronization settings screen. To synchronize Contacts, tap Sync Contacts. A green checkmark indicates the feature is enabled. Note: The process of updating your Contacts tab can take several minutes. If after 10-20 minutes, your list has not been updated, repeat step 2-3. Your Contacts tab then reflects any updated Contact information.
  • Page 81 After synchronizing accounts you may want to link contact information. For more information, refer to “Joining Contact Information” on page 72. To add Facebook content to your Contacts list: You can now add your Facebook contact information, such as pictures, email, and phone numbers directly to your Contacts list. All of their current contact information is then migrated over to your phone.
  • Page 82: My Profile

    You can send this Virtual Business Card (V-card) to other contacts as an attachment. My Profile is the first Contact listed in the Contacts list. Note: As with any profile, your profile can be associated with a group. To create My Profile: From the Home screen, touch Press Settings...
  • Page 83: Groups

    From this menu you can determine the default storage location for Contacts, display you phone’s primary number, and view service numbers listed in your Contact list. From the Home screen, touch Press More Settings. Select one of the following options: •...
  • Page 84 From the Home screen, touch Touch a group entry. Press Remove member. Touch all of the contacts you want to remove from this group. A checkmark displays next to contact entry. Touch Remove.The contacts are removed from the group. Editing a Caller Group To edit a Group entry, there must be at least one member as part of the selected group.
  • Page 85: The Updates Tab

    From the Updates tab you can view updated contact information that were synchronized with Facebook, Myspace, or Twitter. From the Home screen, touch Note: You must log in to an SNS account (Facebook, Myspace or Twitter) before you can view the Updates. Touch the Updates tab.
  • Page 86: Section 7: Messages

    Section 7: Messages This section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also explains the features and functionality associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your phone provides the following message types: Text Messages • • Multimedia (Picture, Video, and Audio) Messages Audio Postcards •...
  • Page 87: Message Options

    If adding a recipient from either Recent, Contacts, or Group, touch the contact to place a checkmark then touch Add. The contact displays in the recipient field. Note: For the Group option, if the number of recipients is less than 10, all members in the group are added.
  • Page 88: Viewing Newly Received Messages

    – Contacts: allows you to tap on an existing Address Book entry to add their contact info to your message. – Calendar: allows you to tap on an existing Calendar event and add it to your message. – Memo: allows you to tap on an existing Memo and add it to your message.
  • Page 89: Deleting Messages

    While the message is open, tap the Type to compose field and then type your reply message. Compose your reply. Tap Send to review your reply. – or – Press , and tap Send to select one of these messaging options: View contact, Add subject, Add Cc/Bcc, Attach, Add text, or More (Insert Smiley, Delete messages, Discard, Call, or Add to Contacts).
  • Page 90: Message Search

    You can search through your messages by using the Message Search feature. From the Home screen, touch Press Search. Use the on-screen keypad to enter a word or phrase in which to search, then touch All messages that contain the entered search string display.
  • Page 91: Folder View

    • Creation mode: allows you to select the creation mode, Free, Restricted, or Warning. – Restricted: you can only create and submit messages with content belonging to the Core MM Content Domain. – Warning: the phone will warn you via pop up messages that you are creating a multimedia message which does not fit the Core MM Content Domain.
  • Page 92: Using Email

    Email enables you to review and create email using several email services. You can also receive text message alerts when you receive an important email. Signing in to Email From the Home screen, touch Applications Your accounts screen displays with an Email setup screen displayed.
  • Page 93: Using Google Mail

    Tap the Account settings parameter you wish to synchronize. • General settings allows you to configure: – Account name displays the name used by the phone to track the account. – Your name displays the name used in the From field within your outgoing emails.
  • Page 94 From the Home screen, touch Applications Gmail. Note: You must sign in to your Gmail account in order to access Google Mail. Touch Next to add a Google account. Touch Create if you do not have a Google account. – or – Touch Sign in if you have a Google account.
  • Page 95: Google Talk

    Press to select one of the following additional options: • Change labels: changes the label on the email or conversation. • Add/Remove star: click a message's star to add or remove the star (just like clicking flags in Outlook). • Mark unread: unread messages or threads with unread messages display in boldface text in the Inbox.
  • Page 96: Section 8: Multimedia

    Section 8: Multimedia This section explains how to use the multimedia features of your phone, including the Camera/Camcorder, Music Player, and how to manage your photos, images and sounds. This section explains how to use the camera on your phone. You can take photographs and shoot video by using the built-in camera functionality.
  • Page 97: Camera And Camcorder Options

    Camera and Camcorder Options You can change options using your keypad in capture mode. The following short cuts are available: Note: The options disappear after a few seconds. Touch the screen to display the tab, then touch the tab to view these options. Camera / Camcorder Mode: allows you to take a photo in various modes.
  • Page 98 Default Dest.: sets the default destination for sending or saving pictures. Selections are: Recent recipient, Phone Book, Online Album, New Email, or New Number. Exposure: sets the total amount of light allowed to fall on the subject through the lens sensor while taking a picture.Touch and drag the slider to the left to decrease the value, or to the right to increase the value.
  • Page 99 General settings: • Guidelines: displays alignment or framing guidelines to perfectly set up each shot. • Review: displays the photo for review. Selections are: Off, 2 sec, or • Shutter sound: allows you to select a tone to play when the camera’s shutter opens and closes.
  • Page 100 Default Dest.: sets the default destination for sending or saving videos. Selections are: Recent recipient, Phone Book, Online Album, New Email, or New Number. Exposure: sets the total amount of light allowed to fall on the subject through the lens sensor while recording a video.
  • Page 101: Photo Options

    After you take a photo or record a video, you can access various options. Photo options • Share: allows you to share a picture using AllShare, Audio Postcard, Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messaging, or Picasa. • Set as: sets the photo as a Contact icon, or Wallpaper. •...
  • Page 102: Editing A Photo

    List by: allows you to view the contents of the current folder sorted by • Time, Type, Name, or Size. More: provides you with the additional options: Move, Copy, Rename, • Bluetooth visibility, and Settings. – Move: allows you to move one or more pictures to a different folder. –...
  • Page 103: Using The Hd Camcorder

    • Add to Slideshow: adds the selected photo to a custom slideshow. • Rotate right: allows you to rotate the picture clockwise 90 degrees. Assigning an Image as a Contact Icon From the Home screen, touch Camera <image>. Touch Menu More Set as contact entry and touch Save.
  • Page 104: Camcorder Options

    Touch to pause the recording or touch recording and save the video file to your Photo folder. Once the file is saved, touch Play to play your video for review. Press to return to the viewer. Camcorder Options Camcorder options are represented by icons across both sides of the screen.
  • Page 105: Amazon Mp3

    Amazon MP3 is a digital music store owned and operated by Amazon.com. Using Amazon MP3 you can download DRM-Free (digital rights management) MP3 formatted songs and albums. From the Home screen, touch Touch one of the categories to begin browsing the music files.
  • Page 106: The Gallery

    – More: displays these options: Send to My Album Online, Set default destination, Details, Show on map, Set as, Crop, Add to Slideshow, and Rotate right. Note: For more information, refer to “Using the Camera” on page 92. Bluetooth The Bluetooth folder stores files sent via Bluetooth device. Android The Android folder stores Android specific files.
  • Page 107: Installing And Playing The Sims 3 Game

    Video list. Touch a video file to begin viewing. Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie and TV content. With hundreds of titles available, entertaining your family on the go was never easier. You can rent or purchase your favorite content and watch from any location.
  • Page 108: Music Player

    From the My Account screen, you can edit parameters such as: My Details, My Purchases, My Payment Methods, Manage My Devices, Logout, or Reset Media Hub. Using Media Hub Touch Media Hub. Read the End-User License Agreement (EULA) and touch Accept to continue or Decline to exit.
  • Page 109: Music Player Options

    Pause the song. Start the song after pausing. Press and hold to rewind the song. Tap to go to previous song. Press and hold to fast-forward the song. Tap to go to next song. Volume control. Allows you to listen to music using 5.1 Virtual Surround Sound.
  • Page 110: Using Playlists

    Playlists are used to assign music files into groups for playback. These Playlists can be created using the Music player on this device, or using a third-party application (such as Windows Media Player) and downloading those files to an SD card inserted into the device.
  • Page 111: Transferring Music Files

    Music files can be downloaded to the phone using one of two methods: Downloaded to the phone from the Android Market. Music files are directly stored on your phone. Downloaded to the phone via a direct USB connection. Music files are stored into a Music folder on the SD card. For more information, refer to “USB Settings”...
  • Page 112: Youtube

    YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos, and view them in MPEG-4 format. From the Home screen, touch Read the onscreen legal disclaimer and touch Accept to agree to its terms. When the screen loads you can begin searching and viewing posted videos.
  • Page 113: Section 9: Applications And Development

    Section 9: Applications and Development This section outlines the various applications that are available on your phone. Applications The Applications list provides quick access to all the available applications on the phone. Refer to the application table on page 25 for a description of each Application, its function, and how to navigate through that particular application.
  • Page 114: Allshare

    This application wirelessly synchronizes your Samsung mobile phone with your TV, streams content and even keeps tabs on who calls or sends text messages with real-time, on-screen monitoring. Samsung’s AllShare makes staying connected easy. Important!: You must activate Wi-Fi to use this application. For more information, refer to “Activating Wi-Fi”...
  • Page 115: Buddies Now

    When you add contacts using the Buddies now screen the contacts are marked as Favorites and display on this screen. Any updates made to their private networking applications displays here, and you can comment or call them with one touch. Use the Add to Home Screen Widgets to add Buddies Now to the Home screen.
  • Page 116: Calendar

    With the Calendar feature, you can consult the calendar by day, week, or month, create events, and set an alarm to act as a reminder. From the Home screen, touch application. The Calendar displays four tabs: • Month: displays the Month view. •...
  • Page 117: Email

    Scroll through the list of cities to find the city you want to add, or touch the Search bar and use the keypad to enter a city in which to search. Touch the city you want to add and touch Save. Sweep the screen to the left, locate the Y! Finance screen, and touch the Tap to add stock field.
  • Page 118: Gallery

    The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos. For photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or caller image, and share as a picture message. For more information, refer to “The Gallery” on page 102. GoGo Gogo, powered by Aircell, turns a commercial airplane into a Wi-Fi hotspot with true inflight Internet access.
  • Page 119: Latitude

    From the Home screen, touch Enter your registered email address and password. – or – Touch Create one now and follow the prompts. Follow the on-screen instructions. Latitude Google Latitude allows you and your friends share locations and status messages with each other. It also lets you send instant messages and emails, make phone calls, and get directions to your friends’...
  • Page 120: Maps

    • Search: search for your own Layar location. • My: displays Layar locations marked as Favorites. • More: provides access to the following functions: Samsung Layers, Account, Settings, and About Layar. Maps Google Maps allow you to track your current location, view real-time traffic issues, and view detailed destination directions.
  • Page 121: Opening Maps

    Opening Maps From the Home screen, touch Locate the top row of the applications to access additional options: • Search Maps: allows you to search for a place of interest. • Directions: displays navigation directions to a location from a starting point.
  • Page 122: Market

    For more information, refer to “Downloading a New Application” on page 128. Media Hub Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie and TV content. You can rent or purchase your favorite content and watch from the convenience of anywhere.
  • Page 123: Messaging

    This application allows you to use the Short Message Service (SMS) to send and receive short text messages to and from other mobile phones. You can also use the Multi Media Service (MMS) to create multimedia messages to send and receive from other mobile phones.
  • Page 124: Mobitv

    Select a diary. Press and select one of the following options: • Create: creates a new diary entry. • Delete: deletes the displayed entry. • Publish: charges may apply when publishing (exporting). Touch Yes then select Facebook or MySpace. • Send via MMS: attaches this entry and sends it as a multimedia message.
  • Page 125: My Device

    The Activity tab displays your current minute and message activity. You can view what percentage of minutes were used as well as the number of messages used for a particular start date. Set Alerts From this screen you can activate alerts to notify you of the following: •...
  • Page 126: Navigation Options

    From the Home screen, touch and security. Tap Use GPS satellites. A green check mark indicates the GPS location feature is enabled. Navigation options From the Home screen, touch navigation application can be configured from the main screen. Read the onscreen disclaimer and touch Accept. Choose from the following onscreen options: •...
  • Page 127 Search in plain English: manually search for a destination address, • place, name of business, or even a type of business. Set Destination: returns you to the navigation options screen where • you can access a destination by either Speaking, Typing, or selecting from a Contacts entry or Starred Place.
  • Page 128: Settings

    From this tab you can view Memory storage information for the phone or memory card. You can also view the battery level percentage and other information. Settings This icon navigates to the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, and any extra settings associated with your phone.
  • Page 129: Task Manager

    For more information, refer to “Google Talk” on page 91. Task Manager Use Task Manager to see which applications are running on your phone, and to end running applications to extend battery life. For more information, refer to “Task Manager” on page 14. TeleNav GPS TeleNav GPS Navigator is a driving aid that uses both audible and visual directions for GPS navigation.
  • Page 130: Video Player

    On its initial launch, tap Activate.Three tabs display: • Home: displays the introduction to ThinkFree Office and lists a short description of each of the tabs and what type of information they provide. • My Docs: This is where you keep your documents on this device. You can manage documents, or send them to others, and upload the documents to ThinkFree Online.
  • Page 131: Voice Search

    Tap Stop to stop recording. The file automatically saves to the Voice list. Press Share and select a method in which to share this audio file. Selections are: Messaging, Gmail, or Bluetooth. Refer to each specific section, depending on the method you selected to send this voice recording.
  • Page 132: Youtube

    YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos, and view them in MPEG-4 format. From the Home screen, touch When the screen loads you can begin searching and viewing posted videos. To watch a high quality video: While playing a video, press High quality on mobile.
  • Page 133: Android Development

    Important!: If the selected application requires access to data or control of a function on your phone, Market displays the information the application will access. Touch OK if you agree to the conditions of the application. Once you touch OK on this screen you are responsible for using this application on the phone and the amount of data it uses.
  • Page 134 This feature allows you to manage and remove installed applications. You can also view the amount of memory or resources used as well as the remaining memory and resources for each of the applications on your phone and clear the data, cache, or defaults.
  • Page 135: Section 10: Connections

    Section 10: Connections Your phone is equipped with features that allow you to quickly connect to the web. Your phone is equipped with a Google browser to navigate the mobile web. This section explains how to navigate the browser and use the basic features. Accessing the Internet To access the Browser: From the Home screen, touch the Web application.
  • Page 136: Browser Options

    To select an item, touch an entry. To scroll through a website, sweep the screen with your finger in an up or down motion. To return to the previous page, press Browser Options From the home page, press options: • New window: displays a new window so you can browse multiple URLs.
  • Page 137: Using Bookmarks

    Touch a link to view the website. Adding and Deleting Windows You can have up to eight Internet windows open at one time. To add a new window, follow these steps: From your browser, press A new browser window displays. Press and then tap Windows to see a list of all open windows.
  • Page 138: Editing Bookmarks

    From the Home webpage, tap Use the on-screen keypad to enter the name of the bookmark and the URL. Tap OK. Saved to bookmarks displays at the bottom of the page. Editing Bookmarks From the Bookmarks page, touch and hold the bookmark you want to edit.
  • Page 139: Browser Settings

    The Most visited list provides you with a list of the most visited and bookmarked websites. These entries are used to return to previously unmarked web pages. From the Home webpage, tap A list of your most frequently visited webpages displays. The most frequently visited web pages display at the top of the list.
  • Page 140: Bluetooth

    • Accept cookies: Allows sites, that require cookies, to save and read cookies from your device. • Clear all cookie data: Deletes all current browser cookie files. • Remember form data: Allows the device to store data from any previously filled out forms. Remove the checkmark to disable this function.
  • Page 141: Bluetooth Settings

    The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: Displays when Bluetooth is active. Displays when Bluetooth is connected (paired) and communicating. Bluetooth Settings The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your device’s Bluetooth service, including: Entering or changing the name your device uses for Bluetooth •...
  • Page 142 The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device. When you pair devices, they share a passkey, allowing for fast, secure connections while bypassing the discovery and authentication process. Note: Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time process. Once pairing is established the devices continue to recognize their partnership and exchange information without entering a passcode.
  • Page 143: Sending Contacts Via Bluetooth

    Note: Disconnections are manually done but often occur automatically if the paired device goes out of range of your phone or it is powered off. Deleting a Paired Bluetooth Device Deleting a device from your list removes its “connection record” and upon reconnection would require that you re-enter all the previous pairing information.
  • Page 144: Enable Downloading For Web Applications

    Media Player, and transfer data to and from your device directly. What is Kies Mini? Settings Samsung Kies Mini is a software that enables you to update your device firmware by connecting to the PC. To learn more about Samsung Kies Mini and other Samsung...
  • Page 145 Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. (Applications) Settings Kies (Firmware update). Run Samsung Kies Mini and follow the prompts to update your device firmware. Refer to Samsung Kies Mini Help for more information. From the Home screen, tap...
  • Page 146: Wi-Fi

    You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in the device, you can also access the files directory from the memory card by using the device as a memory card reader. Note: The file directory of the memory card displays as a removable disk, separate from the internal memory.
  • Page 147 Settings Wireless and network settings. The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured with WEP) of detected Wi-Fi networks display in the Wi-Fi networks section. Tap the network in which to connect. Note: When you select an open network you are automatically connected. Enter a wireless password (if necessary).
  • Page 148 Settings Wireless and network settings. Tap the Wi-Fi field to deactivate the feature. The checkmark grays. Note: Use of wireless data connections such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth can reduce battery life and use times. Manually Scan for a Wi-Fi Network Settings Wireless and network settings.
  • Page 149: Section 11: Time Management

    Section 11: Time Management This section describes how you can manage time using time- related applications such as the Calendar, Alarm Clock, Analog or Digital clock, and the World clock. Calendar With the Calendar feature, you can consult the calendar by day, week, or month, create events, and set an alarm to act as a reminder.
  • Page 150: Alarm And Clocks

    Press and then tap Settings. Touch Calendars and touch each calendar you want to display or touch All calendars. A check mark indicates selection. Touch Calendar sync and touch the type of general synchronization settings you want. A check mark indicates selection.
  • Page 151: World Clock

    Touch the radio button to activate a tone for one of the following alarm types: Snooze, Set as daily briefing, or Smart alarm. Touch the Alarm type field and select one of the following: Melody, Vibration, Vibration and melody, or Voice. Touch the Alarm tone field and select one of the following: Sounds, or Go to My files.
  • Page 152: Setting A Timer

    To set the Timer, use the following options: From the Home screen, touch application, then touch the Timer tab. Touch the hr, min, or sec field and use the on-screen keypad to enter the hour, minute, or seconds. Touch Start to start the timer. Touch Stop to stop the timer or Reset to reset the timer and start over.
  • Page 153: Section 12: Changing Your Settings

    Section 12: Changing Your Settings This section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, and any extra settings associated with your phone. Wireless and Networks Using Flight mode Flight mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Camera, Games, and more, when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited.
  • Page 154 By default, when Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the Status bar anytime your phone detects an available Wi-Fi network. You can deactivate this feature if you do not want to receive notifications. From the Home screen, touch and networks Wi-Fi settings.
  • Page 155: Activating Bluetooth

    Mobile AP allows others to use your device as an Internet Access Point (AP) to connect to the Internet using your 3G network. You can share your device with up to five other devices using a Wi-Fi connection. Note: You must deactivate your Wi-Fi connection before you configure Mobile AP.
  • Page 156 From the Home screen, touch and network Bluetooth settings and touch Visible. The phone is now activated for discovery for 119 seconds so you can pair with another device. After 119 seconds the phone becomes undiscoverable again. Scanning for Devices This option allows you to scan for active Bluetooth devices so you can pair with them.
  • Page 157 The VPN settings menu allows you to set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Important!: Before you can use a VPN you must establish and configure one. Adding a VPN Before you add a VPN you must determine which VPN protocol to use: PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol), L2TP/IPSec PSK (Pre-shared key based L2TP/IPSec), or L2TP/IPSec CRT (Certificate based L2TP/IPSec).
  • Page 158: Mobile Networks

    Set user certificate. Note: A user certificate must be installed to use this setting. Set CA certificate. Note: A CA certificate must be installed to use this setting. Set the DNS search domains. Mobile networks Before you use applications such as Google Maps and find your location or search for places of interest, you must enable the Mobile networks options.
  • Page 159 If you are not using applications that require the 3G network speed (any application that accesses the network or uses a browser), using the 2G network saves battery life. From the Home screen, touch and network Mobile networks Touch GSM only. A check mark displays next to this option to indicate that it is active.
  • Page 160: Call Settings

    Your phone default is set to Automatic (to automatically search for an available network. You can set this option to Manual to select a network each time you connect. From the Home screen, touch and networks Mobile networks. Touch Network operators. Touch Default setup.
  • Page 161: Fixed Dialing Numbers

    • Prefix dialling: when activated, this feature automatically prepends a string of numbers (such as an area code) to any dialed number. This feature is useful for international dialing, or dialing within an area code where all the calls you make for a period of time use one prefix.
  • Page 162 Important!: Not all SIM cards use a PIN2 code. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display. The PIN2 code is provided by your carrier. Entering an incorrect PIN2 code could cause the phone to lock. Contact customer service for assistance.
  • Page 163: Sound Settings

    You can view your voicemail number from this menu. Note: You must select the Voicemail service carrier before you can view the voicemail number. From the Home screen, touch settings Voicemail. Touch Voicemail service and select My carrier. Touch Voicemail number to now view your number within the Voicemail number field.
  • Page 164 From the Home screen, touch Touch Vibrate and select a vibration mode. Choose from: Always, Never, Only in silent mode, or Only when not in silent mode. Volume Settings From the Home screen, touch Touch Volume and drag each of the volume type sliders left (to decrease volume) or right (to increase volume).
  • Page 165: Display Settings

    Instead of sounding a tone, the Haptic feedback option vibrates when you press soft keys on certain screens. You can also set the intensity of the vibration using the Vibration intensity setting. From the Home screen, touch Touch Haptic feedback. A check mark displayed next to the feature indicates Haptic feedback is active.
  • Page 166 This mode allows you to save power because the phone analyzes the displayed screen image and adjusts the LCD brightness. From the Home screen, touch Touch Power Saving mode to activate the feature. A check mark displayed next to the feature indicates Power Saving mode is active.
  • Page 167: Location And Security

    The Location and Security settings allow you to configure phone location and security settings. Using Wireless Networks Before you use applications such as Google Maps and find your location or search for places of interest, you must enable the Use wireless networks option or enable the GPS satellites.
  • Page 168 Touch Set screen lock. Touch Pattern. Read the instructions and tap Next when you are ready to draw a pattern. Draw a pattern (connecting at least four dots) then tap Continue. Draw the pattern again to confirm and tap Confirm. The Unlock pattern is set.
  • Page 169: Device Administration

    To setup a SIM Card PIN: From the Home screen, touch and security. Touch Set up SIM card lock. Touch Lock SIM card, enter your SIM PIN code, then touch OK. Note: You must activate Lock SIM card before you can change your SIM PIN code.
  • Page 170: Applications

    This option allows certain applications to access secure certificates and other credentials. Certificates and credentials can be installed to the SD card and password protected. From the Home screen, touch Location and security. Touch Use secure credentials to activate this feature. A check mark displayed next to the feature indicates secure credentials is active.
  • Page 171 This feature allows you to manage installed applications. You can view and control currently running services, or use the device for application development. You can also view the amount of memory or resources used as well as the remaining memory and resources for each of the applications on your phone and clear the data, cache, or defaults.
  • Page 172 Your phone’s built in memory is augmented by using a microSD card to store additional data. When the phone’s built-in memory capacity is reached, it can be possible to move some applications over to the internal microSD card. Freeing up memory space on the phone can help avoid any sluggish performance when the phone has to work harder to manage memory resources.
  • Page 173: Android Development

    From the Home screen, touch Applications Development. Important!: These features are used for development purposes only. USB Debugging This feature is used for development purposes only. Allowing Mock Locations This feature is used for development purposes only. If you are a developer who is testing a GPS applications using this device, you can tell the device that the phone is at different GPS locations.
  • Page 174: Accounts & Synchronization

    Your phone provides the ability to synchronize data from a variety of different sources or sites. These accounts can range from Google, a Corporate Exchange Email Server, and other social sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace. Corporate and Google accounts provide the ability to synchronize Calendar events and Contacts.
  • Page 175: Privacy Settings

    To configure the Google management settings: From the Home screen, touch Accounts and sync. Touch within the Google account field to reveal the account’s synchronization settings screen. Touch the parameters you wish to synchronize (Sync Contacts, Sync Gmail, or Sync Calendar). A green checkmark indicates the feature is enabled.
  • Page 176: Sd Card & Phone Storage

    From this menu you can reset your phone and sound settings to the factory default settings. From Idle mode, touch Touch Factory data reset Reset phone. If necessary, enter your password and touch Reset everything,. The phone resets to the factory default settings automatically and when finished displays the Home screen.
  • Page 177: Search Settings

    Use the search settings to configure parts of Google Web search (for example, whether Google makes suggestions below the Quick Search Box as you type), and what phone features you want to include in the searches. From the Home screen, touch Touch Google search.
  • Page 178: Swype Settings

    There are two input methods available: Swype, or the Samsung keypad. Swype is the default text input method, however, you can configure the phone to use the Samsung keypad for predictive text, ABC mode, Symbols, or numbers. From the Home screen, touch and text Select input method.
  • Page 179 • Tutorial: a short tutorial that helps you to get started using Swype. About • Version: lists the Swype version number. Samsung Keypad Settings From this menu you can set on-screen keyboard options. From the Home screen, touch Locale and text Samsung keypad.
  • Page 180 Touch the Word completion point field then touch 2 letters, 3 letters, 4 letters, or the 5 letters radio button. Word completion begins after 2 or more (depending on your selection). Touch the Spell correction field. This option corrects typographical errors by selecting from a list of possible words that reflect the characters of the keys you touched as well as the characters of nearby keys.
  • Page 181: Date And Time

    This service is able to collect all the text you type, including personal data credit card numbers except passwords. It may also log your user interface interactions. It comes from the applications such as KickBack, SoundBack, and TalkBack. From the Home screen, touch Accessibility.
  • Page 182 This menu contains legal information, system tutorial information, and other phone information such as the model number, firmware version, baseband version, kernal version, and software build number. To access phone information: From Idle mode, touch The following information displays: • Status: displays the battery status, the level of the battery (percentage), the phone number for this device, the network connection, signal strength, mobile network type, service state, roaming status, mobile network state, IMEI number, IMEI SV, Wi-Fi...
  • Page 183: Software Update

    The Software Update feature enables you to use your phone to connect to the network and upload any new phone software directly to your phone. The phone automatically updates with the latest available software when you access this option. From Idle mode, touch Software update.
  • Page 184: Section 13: Health And Safety Information

    Section 13: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. The terms “mobile device” or “cell phone” are used in this section to refer to your phone. Read this information before using your mobile device. Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals The U.S.
  • Page 185 While RF energy does not ionize particles, large amounts can increase body temperatures and cause tissue damage. Two areas of the body, the eyes and the testes, are particularly vulnerable to RF heating because there is relatively little blood flow in them to carry away excess heat. Research Results to Date: Is there a connection between RF and certain health problems? The results of most studies conducted to date say no.
  • Page 186 in Childhood and Adolescence (MOBI-KIDS) MOBI-KIDS is an international study investigating the relationship between exposure to radio frequency energy from communication technologies including cell phones and brain cancer in young people. This is an international multi-center study involving 14 European and non-European countries. Additional information about MOBI-KIDS can be found at http://www.creal.cat/programes-recerca/projectes-creal/ view.php?ID=39.
  • Page 187 Accessories Steps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy If there is a risk from being exposed to radio frequency energy (RF) from cell phones - and at this point we do not know that there is - it is probably very small. But, if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your RF exposure.
  • Page 188: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Certification Information

    Use speaker mode or a headset to place more distance between the • head and the cell phone. Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using cell phones at all. For example, The Stewart Report from the United Kingdom made such a recommendation in December 2000.
  • Page 189 The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg).
  • Page 190: Smart Practices While Driving

    Samsung is committed to promoting responsible driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand and address distractions.
  • Page 191: Battery Use And Safety

    If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear to be working properly. Do not place your battery in or near a heat source. Excessive •...
  • Page 192: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    Recycling programs for your mobile device, batteries, and accessories may not be available in your area. We've made it easy for you to recycle your old Samsung mobile device by working with respected take-back companies in every state in the country.
  • Page 193: Ul Certified Travel Charger

    Drop It Off You can drop off your Samsung-branded mobile device and batteries for recycling at one of our numerous Samsung Recycling Direct (SM) locations. A list of these locations may be found at: http://pages.samsung.com/us/recyclingdirect/ usactivities_environment_samsungrecyclingdirect_locations.jsp. Samsung-branded devices and batteries will be accepted at these locations for no fee.
  • Page 194: Display / Touch-Screen

    For more information, please refer to the “Standard Limited Warranty” on page 200. GPS & AGPS Certain Samsung mobile devices can use a Global Positioning System (GPS) signal for location-based applications. A GPS uses satellites controlled by the U.S. Government that are subject to changes implemented in accordance with the Department of Defense policy and the 2008 Federal Radio navigation Plan (FRP).
  • Page 195 Certain Samsung mobile devices can also use an Assisted Global Positioning System (AGPS), which obtains information from the cellular network to improve GPS performance. AGPS uses your wireless service provider's network and therefore airtime, data charges, and/or additional charges may apply in accordance with your service plan.
  • Page 196: Emergency Calls

    The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years: Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: Liquids of any kind Keep the mobile device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits.
  • Page 197: Responsible Listening

    Extreme heat or cold Avoid temperatures below 0°C / 32°F or above 45°C / 113°F. Microwaves Do not try to dry your mobile device in a microwave oven. Doing so may cause a fire or explosion. Dust and dirt Do not expose your mobile device to dust, dirt, or sand. Cleaning solutions Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the mobile device.
  • Page 198 You should follow some common sense recommendations when using any portable audio device: Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into an • audio source. Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at •...
  • Page 199: Operating Environment

    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 395 E Street, S.W. Suite 9200 Patriots Plaza Building Washington, DC 20201 Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4647) 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) Outside the U.S. 513-533-8328 Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/default.html 1-888-232-6348 TTY Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch your mobile device off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
  • Page 200 For more information see: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf- faqs.html#. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
  • Page 201: Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    Regulations for Wireless Devices On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Report and Order in WT Docket 01-309 modified the exception of wireless mobile devices under the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act) to require digital wireless mobile devices be compatible with hearing aids.
  • Page 202: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device

    “Normal usage” in this context is defined as a signal quality that is acceptable for normal operation. The M mark is intended to be synonymous with the U mark. The T mark is intended to be synonymous with the UT mark. The M and T marks are recommended by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industries Solutions (ATIS).
  • Page 203: Fcc Notice And Cautions

    FCC Notice The mobile device may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the mobile device if such interference cannot be eliminated. Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).
  • Page 204: Section 14: Warranty Information

    80% of rated capacity or the battery leaks, and this Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show...
  • Page 205 Product and the sellers' name and address. To obtain assistance on where to deliver the Product, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-888-987-4357. Upon receipt, SAMSUNG will promptly repair or replace the defective Product. SAMSUNG may, at SAMSUNG's...
  • Page 206 WRITTEN WARRANTY STATED HEREIN. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING...
  • Page 207: End User License Agreement For Software

    SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC 1301 E. Lookout Drive Richardson, Texas 75082 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) ©2011 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. All rights reserved.
  • Page 208 8. TERMINATION. This EULA is effective until terminated. Your rights under this License will terminate automatically without notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination of this EULA, you shall cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies, full or partial, of the Software.
  • Page 209 SAMSUNG AND ITS LICENSORS (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "SAMSUNG" FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTIONS 9, 10 and 11) HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED...
  • Page 210 To avoid unintended information leaks and other problems of this sort, it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung’s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System (EFS) Clear which will eliminate all user memory and return all settings to default settings.
  • Page 211 Important!: If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric keypad, dial the numbers listed in brackets. Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) © 2011 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice.
  • Page 212: Index

    Index Numerics 2G network using Accessing Recently-used applications voice mail Accounts and syncronization Add to Home shortcuts Adding Shortcut to the Home screen Adjusting Call volume Adobe PDF Alarm setting an Amount to Synchronize Answering a call Application cache and data clearing Application menus Navigation...
  • Page 213 etnering a URL navigation settings Bubble Options Calendar creating an event settings Call Answering a Ending a Call Functions Ending a Call Making a Multi-Party Call Pause dialing Redialing the last number wait dialing Call Logs Accessing Accessing from Notifications Altering Numbers Erasing Call Records...
  • Page 214 Filtering First Name First groups Last Name First Sending Sending All Contacts List Context Menu Cookies Emptying Copying Contact Corporate Email Account Management Settings Account Syncronization Add Account Adding a New Account Signature Creating a Playlist Creating and sending Messages Customizing Home screens Deleting...
  • Page 215 Voice Mail Gmail viewing a message Google Account Management Settings Account Syncronization Add Account Adding a Sync Account Create New Account Google Mail Google mail composing a message refreshing Google Maps enabling a location source opening a map Google Search Bar GPS &...
  • Page 216 Making a call Managing Applications Clearing Application Cache Moving Third-party Applications to Card Uninstalling Third-party Applications Marking a contact as a default Media Hub Creating a New Account Using Memo options Memory card Erasing files from the Message Read Reply threads Message Options Message Search...
  • Page 217 Accessing Redialing the last number Reducing Exposure Hands-Free Kits and Other Accessories Responsible Listening Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile device Samsung Mobile Products and Recy- cling Save a Number From Keypad Screens Adding and Deleting Rearranging SD card Mounting the...
  • Page 218 Signature SIM Card Changing Exisitng PIN Creating PIN SIM Card Lock SIMS 3 installing and playing Smart Practices While Driving Speakerphone Turning on and off Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certifi- cation Information Speed Dial changing an entry removing an entry setting up entries speed dialing making a call...
  • Page 219 Using Favorites Adding Favorites Deleting a Favorite Editing Favorites Voice dialer Using Voice mail accessing accessing from another phone setting up Volume Incoming Call Media Notification System wait dialing Warranty Information WCDMA history Web applications enable downloading Widgets Adding Composer Google Talk My Account Settings...

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