P O R T A B L E T R I - 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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Section 1: Getting Started This section allows you to quickly start using your phone by installing and charging the battery, activating your service, and setting up voicemail. Understanding this User Manual The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your phone.
Solid color ( Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
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The battery is under a removable cover on the back of the phone. Removing the battery cover Pull up using the slot provided (1), while lifting the cover off the phone (2). Align the cover and press it firmly into place, making sure it snaps into place at the corners.
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Remove the battery cover. (For more information, see “Removing the battery cover”.) Insert the battery into the phone, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts in the phone. Push down on the bottom of the battery until it snaps into place. Install the battery cover.
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Your phone comes with a Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) to rapidly charge your phone from any 120/220 VAC outlet. Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time.
Samsung handsets do not support the use of non-approved batteries. Important!: Using a non-supported battery may damage to your phone. When using a non-supported battery you will hear a series of beeps and see a warning message: “NON-SUPPORTED BATTERY. SEE USER MANUAL”...
Press and hold the Power/Lock Key for two seconds Power off. Your Google Account Your new phone uses your Google account to fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk and the Android Market. When you turn on your phone for the first time, set up a connection with your existing Google account, or create a new Google account.
When you travel outside your home network’s coverage area, your phone can roam to acquire service on other compatible digital networks. When Roaming is active, the Roaming icon appears in the Annunciator Line of the display. Tip: You can set your phone’s roaming behavior. For more information, refer to “Mobile networks”...
Important!: To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the phone. From the Home screen, press Settings Storage Unmount SD card. Remove the rear cover. (For more information, refer to “Removing the battery cover” on page 6.) Gently press on the memory card, then release so that it pops out from the slot, and carefully pull the card out (2).
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines key features of your phone, including Home screens, keys, displays, and icons. Features 3.5-inch (320x480 pixel) full-screen touch screen • CDMA 1X/EVDO RevO Wireless Technology • • Android platform Motion and position sensitivity •...
Features Earpiece: Listen to callers. Menu Key: Press to display options for the current screen. Home Key: Press to display the Home screen. Press and hold to display the Recent applications screen. Back Key: Press to return to the previous screen or option. Side Views Features Search Key: Press to launch Search, to search your device...
Microphone: allows other callers to hear you when you are speaking to them. Power/Lock key: Sets the phone to Silent mode, Airplane mode, Lock/wake screen, and Power on/ off. Camera Key: From a Home screen, press and hold to launch the Camera application. From the Camera viewfinder screen, press to take a picture or begin/end recording a video.
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Annunciator Line: Presents icons to show network status, battery power, and connection details. (For more information, refer to “Annunciator Line” on page 16.) Home screen: The starting point for using your phone. Place icons, widgets, shortcuts, and folders to customize your phone to your needs.
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Charging Indicator: Battery is charging. Device Power Critical: Battery has only three percent power remaining. Charge immediately. IX Connection Active: Phone is active on a 1X network. IX Connection Communicating: Phone is communicating with a 1X network. 3G Connection Active: Displays when your connection to a 3G network is active.
Navigate your phone’s features using the command keys and the touch screen. Warning!: If your handset has a touch screen display, please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
The Notification Panel shows information about connections, messages and other items. Sweep your finger downward from the top of the screen. To close Notification Panel, tap the panel. Touch a notification to open the related application Touch and hold and then slide up to close the Notification panel Sweep your finger downward from the top of the screen to...
The Home screen consists of the Home panel, plus 4 panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more space for adding shortcuts, widgets and folders. Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to the left or right side panels. As you scroll, the indicator dots at the bottom of the display shows your current position.
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Google Search: Display a Google Search bar on Home screen. Home screen tips: Display tips about the Home screen. Widget appears on the main Home screen panel by default. Latitude: See locations of friends on a map or in a list. Share or hide your own location.
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Follow the prompts to configure the Shortcut and add it to the Home screen. Applications: Launch an application. For a list, see “Applications” on page 23. Bookmark: Launch a bookmarked web page. Contact: View a contact you specify. Direct dial: Automatically call a contact you specify. Direct message: Create a message to a contact you specify.
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Recent documents: List of the latest files stored to your phone. Starred contacts: Create a folder containing contacts marked as Favorites. Removing Folders Touch and hold the Folder until the trash can icon ( appears, then drag the Folder to the Changing the Wallpaper on a Home Screen panel Choose a picture to display in the background of a Home screen panel.
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more information, refer to “Calculator” on page 66.) Calendar: Record events and appointments to manage your schedule. (For more information, refer to “Calendar” on page 66.) Camera: Take pictures or record videos. (For more information, refer to “Camera” on page 57.) Clock: With the Clock application, you can keep track of your alarms, weather, and music all in one place.
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Market: Browse, download, and install Android applications. (For more information, refer to “Market” on page 72.) Messaging: You can send and receive different types of messages. (For more information, refer to “Messaging” on page 42.) Mobile AP: You can use your phone as an Internet AP (Access Point) using Mobile AP.
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Voice Search: Use your voice to search your phone and the Web. (For more information, refer to “Voice Search” on page 75.) YouTube: View and upload YouTube videos, right from your phone. (For more information, refer to “YouTube” on page 54.) Removing Applications Touch and hold the Application shortcut until the trash can icon (...
Section 3: Call Functions This section describes how to make, answer or end calls. Making Calls Making Calls Using the Phone Dialer From a Home screen panel, touch Touch the digits of the telephone or speed dial number on the Phone screen. While dialing, use these options: •...
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A contact is an entry that you have created to store the name, numbers, and other information for people or groups of interest. (For more information, refer to “Contacts” on page 34.) From a Home screen, touch Contacts. Find the contact and touch it to open the Contact entry. Touch to dial the default number for the Contact.
To answer an incoming call: On the Incoming call screen, touch and drag right. Sending Calls to Voicemail When your phone alerts you to an incoming call, you can ignore the call by rejecting it to send the caller to voice mail, or reject the call and send a message to the caller.
Return a call, or call a number from a recent call stored in Call log. (For more information, refer to “Making Calls from Call Log” on page 28.) Sending Messages using Call Log From the Home screen, touch Touch a call to display details. Touch Send text message to create a new message, with the phone number entered in the To list.
All unanswered calls to your phone are sent to voicemail, even if your phone is turned off, so you’ll want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as you activate your phone. Setting up Voicemail From the Home screen, touch hold speed dial 1.
Section 4: Accounts and Contacts This section explains how to manage your contacts and accounts. Accounts Your phone provides the ability to synchronize information from a variety of accounts, including Google, a Corporate Exchange server, and social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace.
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• Sync Books: When enabled, synchronizes your ebooks on your phone. • Sync Contacts: When enabled, synchronizes your Google contacts with your phone’s Contacts. • Sync Gmail: When enabled, synchronizes your Gmail messages on your phone. • Sync Calendar: When enabled, synchronizes your Google calendar with your phone.
• Notification settings – Email notifications: Enable or disable display of a new email icon in the Annunciator line when new mail arrives. – Select ringtone: Assign a ringtone for new email notifications. – Vibrate: Enable or disable vibration with new email notifications. •...
When you finish entering information, touch Done. Creating Contacts from the Phone Dialer Enter a phone number with the Phone Dialer keypad, then save it. From a Home screen, touch Touch the digits of the phone number on the Dialer keypad. Press the Menu Key, then touch Add to contacts Create new contact from the pop-up menu.
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• Touch Sort list by to select to list contacts by First name or Last name. • Touch View contact names as to select to show contact names First name first or Last name first. • Touch an account to choose display categories. Touch Done to save options.
From the main Home screen, touch Touch a contact to display its information. Press the Menu Key, then touch Share. At the prompt, choose a sending method, then follow the prompts to send the namecard: • Bluetooth: For more information about sending via Bluetooth, see “Bluetooth”...
Section 5: Entering Text This section describes how to enter words, letters, punctuation and numbers when you need to enter text. Virtual QWERTY Keyboard Your phone uses a virtual QWERTY keyboard for text entry. Use the keyboard to enter letters, punctuation, numbers, and other characters into text entry fields or applications.
Here are a few tips to get you started: Spacing is automatic: When you finish a word, just lift your finger and • start the next word. Double letters: Just “scribble” on the key. • Capitalization: Swype recognizes and capitalizes the first word of •...
From Numeric Mode, you can switch to a ABC mode: Touch From Numeric Mode, you can switch to a different Numeric Mode: Touch and hold Editing Keyboard The Editing Keyboard provides a quick way to move the cursor and highlight text. If the application in which you are working supports editing, you can cut, copy or paste highlighted text.
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The default case is lower case (abc). Enter upper and lower case alphabet letters by touching the Shift key to toggle the case, before touching the letter key(s). • Touch once to switch from abc to Abc mode • Touch and hold to switch to ABC mode Entering Symbols and Numbers To enter common symbols, touch then touch the corresponding key.
Section 6: Messaging This section describes how to send and receive messages, and other features associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your phone supports these types of messages: Text messages: Send and receive simple messages containing text to • other mobile phones or email addresses (also known as SMS). •...
• All threads: Displays all message threads and saves your current message as a Draft. Touch Send to send the message. Managing Messages Threaded View Messages you send and receive to the same contact, number or address are grouped together as a “thread”. Threaded messages allow you to see all the messages you exchanged with a contact, or other recipient, with the latest message displayed first.
messages download and display automatically. When disabled, the phone prompts you to download new MMS messages. • Notification settings: – Notifications: Touch to enable or disable alerts in the status bar. – Select ringtone: Touch to select a ringtone for message alerts. –...
• Help: Launches Browser with Google Mobile Help. Press Send to send the message. Gmail account settings From the Home screen, select Gmail. Press the Menu Key for these options • Refresh: Update Gmail on your phone from the Google servers. •...
You can configure Email for most accounts in just a few steps. Configuring the first email account From the Home screen, select Email. Touch Email address to enter your email address, then touch Password or touch Next to enter your password. Touch a setup option: •...
• Add Cc/Bcc: Create Cc (copy) and Bcc (blind copy) fields to the message. After creating the fields, touch to enter recipients. • Send: Send the message. • Save as draft: Close the message and save it in Drafts. • Discard: Close the message without saving. •...
– Amount to synchronize: Enter the time period for which you would like to synchronize your emails. – Inbox check frequency: Choose an interval for checking for email. – Default account: When enabled, this account is the default account for sending email from your phone. •...
Section 7: Web and Social Networking Browser Your phone is equipped with a full HTML Browser, which allows you to access the internet. From any Home screen panel, touch Navigating the web Command Keys Touch Back to return to the previous page. To go forward, press Menu Zoom In –...
Touch the URL field at the top of the screen, then enter the URL using the physical keypad or the on-screen QWERTY keyboard. As you enter characters, potential matches display. Continue entering characters, or touch a match to complete the URL. Touch Go to load the page.
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– Share link: Send the page’s URL via Bluetooth, Facebook, Email, Gmail, or Messaging. – Copy link URL: Save the link’s URL to the clipboard. – Delete bookmark: Remove the bookmark. – Set as homepage: Assign the bookmarked link as the home page. •...
To paste the copied text, navigate to the desired field (or to another application), then touch and hold in a text field and touch Paste. Copying a hyperlink or URL From any Home screen panel, touch Browse to the desired web site. Touch and hold on a hyperlink or URL, then press Menu for these options: •...
– Auto-fit pages: When enabled, the browser automatically sizes web pages to fit your phone’s display. – Landscape-only display: When enabled, Browser displays all pages in the wider landscape orientation (rotate your phone counterclockwise to view pages in landscape mode). –...
If you don’t have a Facebook account, tap Sign up and follow the on-screen instructions. Twitter You can use the Twitter application to go directly to your Twitter account rather than accessing it from the Browser. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Twitter.
Section 8: Music Amazon MP3 The Amazon MP3 store lets you purchase and download digital music files to play on your phone. (You must first set up an amazon.com account to purchase and download music from the Amazon MP3 store.) From the Home screen, touch Amazon MP3.
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Touch New. Touch the Playlist name field and use the on-screen keyboard to enter a name. Touch Save. Adding Music to a Playlist From the Home screen, touch Music. Press and hold a song that you want to add to a playlist. Touch Add to playlist.
Section 9: Pictures and Video Camera Use your phone’s built-in Camera to take pictures and record video. From the Home screen, touch Camera. Important!: Do not take photos of people without their permission. Do not take photos in places where cameras are not allowed. Do not take photos in places where you may interfere with another person’s privacy.
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Configure the camera. While in Camera mode, touch an option to configure: • Settings – Focus mode: Keep center of subject in focus (Auto), maintain full image in focus (Infinity), or focus on a very close object (Macro). – Scene mode: Choose a mode to match conditions (None, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Night, or Fireworks).
From the Home screen, touch Camera use the slider to select Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the lens at the subject. Note: To configure settings, see “Camcorder Options” on page 59. To start recording, touch To stop recording, touch After recording, touch Image Viewer to view the video.
While browsing videos, press and hold the video for these options: • Share: Share the selected video via Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messaging, or YouTube. • Delete: Erase the video. • More: – Details: Display information about the video. Viewing Pictures From the Home screen, select Gallery.
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From the Home screen, select Gallery. Touch a category, then touch a picture to select it. Touch Menu More Set as Select a contact, or create a new contact, with the selected picture as the contact’s icon. Applications Contact icon. Pictures and Video...
Section 10: Connections Your phone includes features to connect to the internet and to other devices, via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Dial Up Networking. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides access to local area networks. Use your phone’s Wi-Fi feature to: Access the internet for browsing, or to send or receive email.
Turn on Wi-Fi. For more information, refer to “Turning Wi-Fi On or Off” on page 62. Touch Add Wi-Fi Network, then enter these fields: • Network SSID: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi Wireless Access Point. • Security: Select the type of security used by the WAP. •...
At the prompt, enter the passkey for the target device and touch OK. Your phone is now paired with the target device, and ready to transfer information via Bluetooth. Bluetooth Status Indicators The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: Displays when Bluetooth is active.
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On your PC, launch Windows Explorer. Your phone will appear as a “Removable Disk”. Within the Windows Explorer window, drag and drop files from the PC to the memory card installed in your phone. When finished, display the Notifications Panel, then touch Turn off USB storage.
Section 11: Applications Applications display on the Applications menu to provide access to your phone’s applications. You can also place shortcuts to applications on the Home screen, for quick access to the application. (For more information, refer to “Adding Applications to a Home Screen panel” on page 23.) Accessing Applications Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications.
The Calendar is displayed with today’s date highlighted. Press Menu to choose a calendar option: • Day: Display today’s schedule, and scroll to other days. • Week: Display the current week, and scroll to other weeks. • Month: Display the current month, and scroll to other months. •...
Create and maintain a phonebook of Contact information. (For more information, refer to “Contacts” on page 34.) Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Contacts. Downloads Lists files you have downloaded to your phone. You can select Internet Downloads or Other Downloads. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Downloads.
With Google Latitude, you can see the location of all of your friends on a map or on a list. You can also share or hide your location. You must first set up your tablet to use wireless networks to help pinpoint your location.
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• Clear Map: after viewing or following directions, this option resets the map. • Latitude: lets you and your friends share locations and status messages with each other. It also lets you send instant messages and emails and get directions to your friends’ locations. •...
Use Google Maps to find your current location, get directions, and other location-based information. Note: You must enable location services to use Maps, and some features require Standalone or Google location services. (For more information, refer to “Location & security” on page 86.) Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Maps.
– Terms, Privacy & Notices: Display legal information. – About: Displays information about Google Maps. Market Browse for new Android applications, games or downloads for your phone. You’ll need to have a Google account set up on your phone to download a new application.
While browsing files, use these controls: • Touch Up to go back up to a higher directory. • Touch Home to go back to the root directory. • Press Menu for these options: – Share: Upload the file via Messaging, Twitter, Picasa, Facebook, Bluetooth, Gmail, or YouTube.
Configure your phone to your preferences. (For more information, refer to “Settings” on page 76.) Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Settings. Talk Use Google Talk to chat with other Google Talk users. (For more information, refer to “Google Talk” on page 48.) Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Talk.
Place a call by speaking a contact name or telephone number. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Voice Dialer. Say “Call”, followed by a Contact name as it appears in your Contacts list. • If the Contact has only one stored number, your phone automatically dials it.
Section 12: Settings This section explains Settings for customizing your phone. Accessing Settings Press Home Menu, then touch Settings. – or – Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch Applications Settings. The Settings menu appears in the display. Wireless & networks Control your phone’s wireless connections.
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You can use your phone as an Internet AP (Access Point) using Mobile AP. This allows other devices (maximum of 5) to connect to it via Wi-Fi. The Internet will be available on connected devices to share your 3G network. Important!: A Tethering/Mobile Hotspot is required to use this service.
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Bluetooth profiles are specifications for services supported by individual devices. Profiles improve the ability of different devices to work together. Your phone supports these Bluetooth profiles: Headset: HSP v1.1 profile supports use of a compatible Bluetooth • headset for mono voice. Handsfree: HFP v1.5 profile supports Bluetooth headsets, and may •...
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This option allows you to share your phone’s mobile data connection via USB or as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. From the Settings menu, touch Wireless & networks Tethering. Tap USB tethering to add a checkmark and activate the feature. Tap Help to get additional information on USB tethering. Note: You can’t mount your phone’s SD card on your computer when USB is tethered.
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Tap Set L2TP Secret and enter a password (if desired), then tap OK. Tap DNS search domains, add a name for DNS search using the keypad, then tap OK. To establish a L2TP/IPSec PSK (Pre-shared key based L2TP/ IPSec): Tap Add L2TP/IPSec PSK VPN. Tap VPN name, add a name for this connection using the keypad, then tap OK.
• 3G data: To activate the data network, this option must be selected. It is set on by default. • Data roaming: Enable or disable connections to data services when your device is roaming on another network. For more information about roaming, see “Roaming” on page 11. •...
When enabled, your phone will automatically re-attempt a call when it encounters a network busy signal. From the Settings menu, touch Call settings. Touch Auto retry to enable or disable automatic call retry. When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box. When enabled, TTY Mode allows your phone to work with a TTY device attached to the Headset Jack.
Note: 911 is preset as one of the Emergence numbers. From the Settings menu, touch Call settings Emergency Number. Touch one of the default emergency numbers to change it or enter a new value. To save your changes, touch Save. Auto Answer When enabled Auto Answer lets you set your phone to automatically answer calls when you receive them or after a few...
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Adjust the volume levels for incoming call and notification ringtones. From the Settings menu, touch Sound settings Touch and drag the slider to adjust the sound volume for Ringtone, Media, and Alarm. Tap OK. Note: You can also adjust Incoming call volume from the Home screen and set Media volume during playback by pressing the Volume Key.
Touch Audible selection to enable or disable tones. When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box. Screen lock sounds When enabled, sounds play when you lock or unlock the screen. (For more information, refer to “Securing Your Phone” on page 12.) From the Settings menu, touch Sound settings.
Enable or disable automatic rotation of the screen when you turn the phone clockwise or counterclockwise. From the Settings menu, touch Display settings. Touch Auto-rotate screen to enable or disable automatic screen orientation. When enabled, a check appears in the box.
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Important!: By selecting Standalone GPS services, you are allowing access to all location information by any third party through web access or any software or peripheral components you choose to install, download, add or attach to the device or any other means. Enabling this functionality could pose certain risks to users of this device.
Visible passwords When enabled, password characters will display briefly as you touch them while entering passwords. From the Settings menu, touch Location & security. Touch Visible passwords to enable or disable brief displays of password characters. When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box.
Touch Clear storage to clear stored credentials and reset the password. Applications You can download and install applications from Android Market, or create applications using the Android SDK and install them on your phone. Use Applications settings to manage applications on your phone.
View the applications or services (in percentages) that are using battery power. From the Settings menu, touch Applications Development Set options for application development. From the Settings menu, touch Applications Development. Important!: These features are used for development purposes only. USB debugging When enabled, allows debugging when the phone is attached to a PC by a USB cable.
Background data When enabled, all accounts can sync, send, and receive data at any time, in the background. Important!: Disabling background data can extend battery life and lower data use. Some applications may still use the background data connection, even if this setting is disabled. From the Settings menu, touch Accounts &...
Use the Privacy settings to return your phone to its factory defaults. Factory data reset This setting erases all data from your phone, including your Google or other email account settings, system and application data and settings, and downloaded applications. It will not erase current system software and bundled applications, or files stored on an optional installed memory card, such as music or photos.
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Select the keyboard you would like to use. Swype Configure Swype settings. Swype is a new way to enter text by gliding your finger over the characters on the keyboard. For more information, see “Entering Text Using Swype” on page 38. From the Settings menu, touch Language &...
• Touch to correct words: When enabled, touch a word to correct it. • Auto-capitalization: When enabled, automatically capitalizes the first letter of the first word in a sentence. • Show settings key: Allows you to set how the settings key is displayed.
Configure Google Pinyin keyboard settings. From the Settings menu, touch Language & keyboard Google Pinyin to access the following options: • Stroke fault tolerance: When enabled, makes keyboard features more tolerant to differences in Chinese characters. • Sound feedback: When enabled, plays sound as you type. •...
Text-to-speech settings. Touch a setting to configure: • Listen to an example: Play a sample of speech synthesis (available if voice data is installed). • Always use my settings: When enabled, settings you make override the application’s default settings. • Default settings: Configure settings to your preferences. When Always use my settings is enabled, these settings override the application’s default settings.
By default, your phone receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the Date & time settings. From the Settings menu, touch Date & time. Touch a setting to configure: •...
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.
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Therefore, RF energy is a type of non-ionizing radiation. Other types of non-ionizing radiation include visible light, infrared radiation (heat), and other forms of electromagnetic radiation with relatively low frequencies. While RF energy does not ionize particles, large amounts can increase body temperatures and cause tissue damage.
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The COSMOS study aims to conduct long-term health monitoring of a large group of people to determine if there are any health issues linked to long-term exposure to radio frequency energy from cell phone use. The COSMOS study will follow approximately 300,000 adult cell phone users in Europe for 20 to 30 years.
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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. Reduce the amount of time spent using your cell phone; •...
made such a recommendation in December 2000. In this report, a group of independent experts noted that no evidence exists that using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit cell phone use by children was strictly precautionary;...
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The FCC exposure limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection to the public and to account for any variations in measurements. SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.
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 •...
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.
U.S. Mail, for recycling. Dispose of unwanted electronics through an approved recycler. To find the nearest recycling location, go to our website: www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect Or call, (877) 278-0799. Follow local regulations regarding disposal of mobile devices and batteries Dispose of your mobile device and batteries in accordance with local regulations.
Defense policy and the 2008 Federal Radio navigation Plan (FRP). Changes may affect the performance of location-based technology on your mobile device. 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...
Maps, directions, and other navigation data may contain inaccurate or incomplete data, and circumstances can and do change over time. In some areas, complete information may not be available. Therefore, you should always visually confirm that the navigational instructions are consistent with what you see before following them.
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.
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cell phones, at high volume settings for long durations may lead to permanent noise-induced hearing loss. This includes the use of headphones (including headsets, earbuds, and Bluetooth® or other wireless devices). Exposure to very loud sound has also been associated in some studies with tinnitus (a ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to sound, and distorted hearing.
American Academy of Audiology 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300 Reston, VA 20190 Voice: (800) 222-2336 Email: info@audiology.org Internet: http://www.audiology.org/Pages/default.aspx National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda, MD 20892-2320 Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov Internet: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/...
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Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from Radio Frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless mobile device. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Implantable Medical Devices A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained between a handheld wireless mobile device and an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potential interference with the device.
Switch your mobile device off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch the mobile device off while at a refueling point (service station).
T-Ratings: Mobile devices rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than mobile devices that are not labeled. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating.
Mobile Device Your mobile device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the mobile device, or make calls that increase your mobile device bill. Keep the mobile device and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children.
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Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or • denial of cell phone services to the offender, or legal action, or both. Health and Safety Information...
(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 evidence of tampering; or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
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During the applicable warranty period, provided the Product is returned in accordance with the terms of this Limited Warranty, SAMSUNG will repair or replace the Product, at SAMSUNG'S sole option, without charge. SAMSUNG may, at SAMSUNG's sole option, use rebuilt, reconditioned, or new parts or components when repairing any Product, or may replace the Product with a rebuilt, reconditioned or new Product.
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Limited Warranty or to make binding representations or claims, whether in advertising, presentations or otherwise, on behalf of SAMSUNG regarding the Products or this Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
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You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure by providing notice to SAMSUNG no later than 30 calendar days from the date of the first consumer purchaser's purchase of the Product. To opt out, you must send notice by e-mail to optout@sta.samsung.com, with the subject line: "Arbitration Opt Out."...
Software. You may not rent, lease, lend, sublicense or provide commercial hosting services with the Software. 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered as part of the product support services related to the Software provided to you, if any, related to the Software.
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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 must cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies, full or partial, of the Software.
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Purchaser agrees that SAMSUNG shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to caused by, or in...
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SAMSUNG SHALL BE DEEMED TO ALTER THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY REGARDING THIRD-PARTY APPLICATIONS, OR TO CREATE ANY WARRANTY. 11. Limitation of Liability. SAMSUNG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE ANY THIRD-PARTY...
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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.
Index Accessibility settings services Text-to-speech Accounts adding a Corporate account adding a Google account setting up Airplane mode Amazon MP3 Android keyboard configuring entering text Android Market Applications downloading new Applications settings allow mock locations development managing running services unknown sources USB debugging Back key Battery...
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settings Camera settings taking pictures Care and Maintenance Children and Cell Phones Clock Contacts activities creating creating from Call log creating from the Dialer exporting and importing linking namecards setting a picture as contact icon speed dials starred contacts updating updating from Call log updating from Dialer Corporate email accounts...
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Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile device Ringtones notification setting setting a song as a ringtone Roaming settings Samsung Mobile Products and Recy- cling Security locking and unlocking locking the phone screen unlock pattern Security settings credential storage screen unlock pattern...
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Unlocking using an unlock pattern Unlocking your phone set an unlock pattern port Videos Gallery recording sharing Voice Commands calling Voice Dialer Voice Search Voicemail checking sending calls to setting up Volume VPN settings Wallpaper setting Warranty Information Wi-Fi adding a connection manually scanning and connecting settings turning on or off...