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Samsung Galaxy S Galaxy S User Manual

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  • Page 1 GT-I9000 user manual...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Using this manual Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile phone. This device will provide you with high quality mobile communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s exceptional technology and high standards. This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device.

  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

    Samsung and their respective owners. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user. •...
  • Page 4 Samsung Electronics. Using this manual Trademarks • SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ™ • The Android logo, Google Maps ™...
  • Page 5 ® ® • DivX , Divx Certified , and associated logos are registered trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under licence. Pat. 7,295,673; 7,460,688; 7,519,274 • All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ®...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ... Unpack ... 10 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ... 10 Charge the battery ... 12 Insert a memory card (optional) ... 14 Attach a hand strap (optional) ... 16 Getting started ... Turn your device on and off ... 17 Get to know your device ...
  • Page 7 Memo ... 73 Voice Recorder ... 74 Web ... Internet ... 76 Layar ... 79 Maps ... 80 YouTube ... 83 Synchronise ... 85 Samsung Apps ... 86 Daily briefing ... 86 Press Reader ... 87 Market ... 88 Contents...
  • Page 8 Connectivity ... Bluetooth ... 89 Wi-Fi ... 91 AllShare ... 92 Mobile AP ... 95 USB tethering ... 95 TV connections (TV out mode) ... 96 PC connections ... 97 Tools ... Clock ... 100 Calculator ... 102 Aldiko eBook ... 102 Contents Mini Diary ...
  • Page 9 Display ... 114 Location and security ... 115 Applications ... 117 Accounts and sync ... 117 Privacy ... 118 SD card and phone storage ... 118 Search ... 118 Locale and text ... 119 Voice input and output ... 121 Accessibility ...

  • Page 10: Assembling

    • Battery • Travel adapter (charger) • User manual Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. Assembling • The items supplied with your device may vary...
  • Page 11 To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, If the device is on, press and hold [ Power off to turn it off. Remove the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. Insert the SIM or USIM card.

  • Page 12: Charge The Battery

    You can charge the device with the provided travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a PC data cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device.
  • Page 13 • If your device is not charging properly, bring your device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the device and then from the power outlet.

  • Page 14: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

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

  • Page 15: Remove The Memory Card

    • When you insert a memory card in your device, the file directory of the memory card will appear in the /mnt/sdcard/external_sd folder under the internal memory (moviNAND Remove the back cover. Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.

  • Page 16: Attach A Hand Strap (Optional)

    › Format the memory card Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device. In Idle mode, select Applications → and phone storage Unmount SD card → card Format SD card.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

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

  • Page 18: Get To Know Your Device

    Get to know your device › Device layout Proximity sensor Light sensor Volume key Home key Menu key Mouthpiece Getting started Front camera lens Headset jack Rear camera lens Earpiece Power key Touch screen Internal antenna Back key Multifunction jack Speaker Back cover...

  • Page 19: Indicator Icons

    › Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus Power (press and hold); Lock the touch screen. Open a list of options available on Menu the current screen. Return to the idle screen; Open Home the list of recent applications (press and hold).
  • Page 20 Icon Definition Voice call in progress Call on hold Speakerphone activated Missed call Synchronised with the web Uploading data Downloading data Call diverting activated Connected to PC USB tethering activated Mobile AP activated Getting started Icon Definition No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia message New email message New voice mail message...

  • Page 21: Use The Touch Screen

    Icon Definition Battery power level Current time 10:00 AM Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. • To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use sharp tools.

  • Page 22: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And Keys

    Control your touch screen with the following actions: • Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a menu, option, or application. • Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds to open a pop-up option list. •...

  • Page 23: Remove Items From The Idle Screen

    › Add items to the idle screen You can customise the idle screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To add items to the idle screen, Add or tap and hold the empty area on Press [ →...

  • Page 24: Use The Shortcuts Panel

    › Use the shortcuts panel In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator icons area and drag your finger down to open the shortcuts panel. You can activate or deactivate wireless connection features and access a list of a notifications, such as messages, calls, events or processing status.

  • Page 25: Access Applications

    Access applications To access your device’s applications, In Idle mode, select Applications to access the application list. Scroll left or right to another application screen. You can also select a dot on the top of the screen to move to the corresponding main menu screen directly. Select an application.

  • Page 26: Customise Your Device

    Drag the application icon to the location you want. You can move an application icon to another main menu screen. You can also move most-used applications next to Home. Save. Press [ → To change the order of the main menu screens, In the application list, place your two fingers on the screen and pinch.

  • Page 27: Change Your Ringtone

    › Set the current time and date In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Date and time. → Set the time and date and change other options. › Turn on or off the touch tone In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Sound Audible selection.

  • Page 28: Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

    Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device. › Adjust the brightness of the display You can quickly adjust the display brightness by scrolling left or right on the indicator line of the screen.
  • Page 29 See the on-screen instructions and example patterns and select Next (if necessary). Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at least 4 dots. Select Continue. Draw a pattern again to confirm. Select Confirm. Set an unlock PIN code In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Location and security...

  • Page 30: Activate The Mobile Tracker

    To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for controlling the device from the web remotely. In Idle mode, open the application list and select...

  • Page 31: Enter Text

    Change the keyboard type You can change the keyboard type. Tap and hold the text input field and select Input method (Swype or Samsung keypad). › Enter text using the Swype keyboard Select the first character of a word and drag your finger to the second character without releasing the finger from the screen.

  • Page 32: Enter Text Using The Samsung Keypad

    Delete characters. Start a new line. Insert a space. Getting started › Enter text using the Samsung keypad Select input method. You can select one of key input methods (QWERTY or traditional keypad) or handwriting input methods. Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on the screen.

  • Page 33: Copy And Paste Text

    Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode. Enter text by voice; This icon is available only when you activate the voice input feature for the Samsung keypad. Clear your input. Start a new line. Access the keypad settings; Change the text input method (tap and hold).

  • Page 34: Download Applications From Android Market

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

  • Page 35: Download Files From The Web

    Download files from the web When you download files or web applications from the web, your device saves them in a memory card. Files you download from the web can include viruses that will damage your device. To lessen your risk, only download files from sources you trust.

  • Page 36: Synchronise Data Manually

    Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. For online community services, such as Facebook or MySpace, enter your user name and password and select Log in. › Activate automatic sync In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Accounts and sync.

  • Page 37: Communication

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

  • Page 38: Use The Headset

    Reject a call When a call comes in, drag left until it reaches the dot. To send a message when you reject incoming calls, select Reject call with messsage. To change the message, select Settings settings All calls Reject call with message. →...
  • Page 39 • To dial a second call, select Add call and then dial a new number. • To answer a second call, drag right until it reaches the dot when a call waiting tone sounds. The device asks whether to end or hold the first call. You must subscribe to the call waiting service to use this feature.

  • Page 40: View And Dial Missed Calls

    • To open the dialling screen, press [ • To listen and talk to the other party via a Bluetooth headset, press [ Switch to headset. → • To switch between the front and rear camera lens, press Switch camera. →...
  • Page 41 Use Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode In FDN mode, your device will restrict outgoing calls, except for the numbers stored in the FDN list. To activate FDN mode, In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Call settings Fixed Dialing Numbers →...

  • Page 42: View Call Logs

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

  • Page 43: Messaging

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

  • Page 44: Listen To Voice Mail Messages

    Press [ Attach an option and add an item. → → You can select a file from the file list or create a new photo, video, or sound. Press [ Add subject and add a subject for the → message. Send to send the message.

  • Page 45: Google Mail

    Google Mail You can retrieve new email messages from Google Mail to your Inbox. When you access this application, the Inbox screen appears. The total number of unread messages displays in the title bar and unread messages display in bold. If you have labelled a message, its label appears in a coloured rectangle on the message.

  • Page 46: Email

    • To delete the message, select Delete. • To move to the previous or next message, select › Organise email by labels You can organise your email by labelling your messages or adding stars to mark important messages. You can sort messages by label filter.

  • Page 47: Send An Email Message

    When you are finished setting up the email account, the email messages are downloaded to your device. If you have created more than two accounts, you can switch between email accounts; Press [ select one you want to retrieve messages from. ›...

  • Page 48: Talk

    From the message view, use the following options: • To reply to the message, press [ • To forward the message to other people, press [ Forward. • To delete the message, press [ • To view an attachment, select the attachment area. To save it to your device, select Talk Learn to chat with friends and family via Google Talk...

  • Page 49: Social Hub

    Social Hub ™ Learn to access Social Hub , the integrated communication application for email, messages, instant messages, contacts or calendar information. Visit http://socialhub.samsungmobile.com for more details. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Social Hub. Check and use contents delivered from Social Hub. Communication...

  • Page 50: Entertainment

    Entertainment Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 2560 x 1920 pixels (5 megapixels) and videos at resolutions up to 720 x 480 pixels. › Capture a photo In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera.
  • Page 51 Number Function Check the camera status and settings. • : Resolution • : Exposure metre type • : GPS activated • : Number of photos you can take (according to available memory) • : Default storage location Switch between the front and rear camera lenses.

  • Page 52: Capture A Series Of Photos

    After taking photos, select to view the taken photos. • To view more photos, scroll left or right. • To zoom in or out, select tap the screen to zoom in or out. • Share. To send a photo to others, select •...

  • Page 53: Capture A Panoramic Photo

    › Capture a panoramic photo You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama shooting mode. This mode is convenient for photographing landscapes. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Panorama. Select →...

  • Page 54: Capture A Beauty Photo

    › Capture a beauty photo You can hide facial imperfections using Beauty mode. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Beauty. Select → Make any necessary adjustments. Select to take a photo. ›...

  • Page 55: Capture A Photo In Cartoon Mode

    Make any necessary adjustments. Tap the left or right side you want to take a photo first. Select to take the first photo. The half of the first photo appears as a transparent guide for the next photo. Make any necessary adjustments with the aid of the guide.

  • Page 56: Customise Camera Settings

    Make any necessary adjustments. Select to take a photo. › Capture a photo in Self shot mode You can take photos of yourself conveniently using the front camera lens. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Select Make any necessary adjustments.

  • Page 57: Record A Video

    Option Function Metering Select a type of exposure metre. Reduce blur caused by the device's Anti-Shake vibration or movement. Automatically adjust contrast between Auto contrast your subject and background. Blink Set the camera to alert you when detection people close their eyes. Image quality Set the quality level for your photos.
  • Page 58 Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Number Function Check the camcorder status. • : Length of video that can be recorded (according to available memory) • : Default storage location Entertainment Number Function Change the recording mode (for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally).

  • Page 59: Customise Camcorder Settings

    Select to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. The camera may not be able to properly record videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed. After recording videos, select to view the captured videos. • To view more videos, scroll left or right. •...

  • Page 60: Video Player

    Setting Function Set the camera to display the Review recorded video. Select a memory location for storing Storage captured videos. Reset Reset menus and shooting options. Video Player Learn to use the video player to play various kinds of videos. The video player supports the following file formats: 3gp, mp4, avi, wmv, flv, mkv (Codec: MPEG4, H.263, Sorenson H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX/XviD).

  • Page 61: Gallery

    Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your device's memory and memory card. If your device displays that the memory is full when you access Gallery, delete some of the files by using My Files or other file management applications and try again.

  • Page 62: Music Player

    While viewing a photo, use the following options: • To view more photos, scroll left or right. • To zoom in or out, select screen with two fingers and spread them apart (move your fingers closer together to zoom out). •...

  • Page 63: Play Music

    Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies. p. 97 ► • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 90 ►...
  • Page 64 Icon Function Skip backwards; Scan backward in a file (tap and hold). Pause playback; Select playback. Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (tap and hold). 1. These icons are shown when you tap the player screen. ™ • SRS CS Headphone delivers a 5.1 surround sound experience over standard headphones or earbuds when listening to multichannel content,...

  • Page 65: Create A Playlist

    › Create a playlist In Idle mode, open the application list and select Music Player. Select Playlists. Press [ Create. → Enter a title for your new playlist and select Add music. Select Select the files you want to include and select During playback, you can add files to a playlist by pressing Add to playlist.

  • Page 66: Fm Radio

    Option Function Display an animated visualisation Visualisation during playback. FM Radio Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect the supplied headset, which serves as the radio antenna. ›...

  • Page 67: Add A Radio Station To The Favourites List

    Number Function Change the frequency by 0.1 MHz. Add the current radio station to the favourites list. Change the sound output (headset or device's speaker). Change the frequency by scrolling left or right on the scale bar. Set the FM radio to automatically retune frequencies for stations when the current signal is weak.
  • Page 68 › Customise FM radio settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Radio. Press [ Settings. → Adjust the following settings to customise your FM radio: Option Function Region Select your region. Set whether or not to run the FM radio in the background while using Background other applications.

  • Page 69: Personal Information

    Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts stored on the phone’s memory or a SIM or USIM card. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts.
  • Page 70 Once you find a contact, you can: • make a voice call by selecting the phone number. • make a video call by selecting • send a message by selecting • edit the contact information by pressing [ Edit. › Set a speed dial number In Idle mode, open the application list and select Contacts.

  • Page 71: Copy Contacts

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

  • Page 72: Calendar

    For importing contacts, select an importing location. For exporting contacts, select OK to confirm. › View the communication log You can view the communication log of calls, messages, email or SNS threads. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Contacts History.

  • Page 73: Memo

    Select a view mode from the top of the calendar. To view events of a specific date, In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calendar. Select a date on the calendar. In month view, days with scheduled events are indicated by a small triangle. To move to a specific day by entering a date manually, press [ Go to, enter the date by selecting + or -,...

  • Page 74: Voice Recorder

    If there is a memo saved, select Create. → Enter your memo text. Press [ ] to hide the keypad. Select a colour to change a background colour. Save. Select › View memos In Idle mode, open the application list and select Memo.

  • Page 75: Play A Voice Memo

    › Play a voice memo In Idle mode, open the application list and select Recorder. Select List. In a playlist, select a voice memo to play. You can send the voice memo to others by tapping and holding a voice memo and selecting Share. Voice Personal information...

  • Page 76: Web

    Web services require a data connection. Contact your operator to choose the best data plan. Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. • You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media. For details, contact your service provider.
  • Page 77 Number Function Enter the web address of a web page to access. Open a list of saved bookmarks, frequently visited pages and recent internet history. While browsing the web page, use the following options: • To zoom in or out, double-tap the screen. You can also use the two finger zoom;...

  • Page 78: Search For Information By Voice

    › Search for information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Internet. Select the URL input field. Select and say a keyword into your device’s microphone.

  • Page 79: Layar

    • To copy the web address (URL) of the web page, select Copy link URL. • To delete the bookmark, select Delete bookmark. • To use the web page as your homepage of the browser, select Set as homepage. › Add an RSS feed address In Idle mode, open the application list and select Internet.

  • Page 80: Maps

    Maps ™ Learn to use Google Maps to find your location, search the online map for streets, cities, or countries, and get directions. • This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. • Do not touch the internal antenna area or cover this area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions.

  • Page 81: Get Directions To A Specific Destination

    Option Function Use sensors to enhance pedestrian positioning when the GPS signal is Use sensor obstructed. There may be variations aiding between the sensor estimates and your actual location. › Search for a specific location In Idle mode, open the application list and select Maps.
  • Page 82 › Share your location via Google Latitude Learn to share your location with your friends and view friends’ locations via Google Latitude In Idle mode, open the application list and select Latitude. The device automatically joins Latitude. Add friends Select from Contacts or Press [ →...

  • Page 83: Youtube

    › Navigate to your destination Learn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show your destination with voice guidance. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Navigation.

  • Page 84: Share Videos

    Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Move to a point of the file by dragging the bar. Change the quality of the display. › Share videos In Idle mode, open the application list and select YouTube. Tap and hold a video. Select Share →...

  • Page 85: Synchronise

    Select to stop recording. Save to upload the video that you have Select recorded. Enter your user name and password and select (if necessary). Enter details of the upload and select Synchronise Learn to synchronise contacts, calendar events, and memos with the web server you have specified. ›...

  • Page 86: Samsung Apps

    Featuring a wealth of games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, health related applications and more, Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice of mobile experience. Your device gets smarter with fully optimised applications from Samsung Apps.

  • Page 87: Press Reader

    Option Function Set the daily briefing screens to be Auto refresh automatically updated with latest information. Set the daily briefing widget Widget auto to automatically show more scroll information. Select a temperature unit to use for Unit weather forecast. When you are finished, select the check boxes next to the briefing services to display on the screen.

  • Page 88: Market

    › Read news articles In Idle mode, open the application list and select Reader. Select My Library. Select a newspaper. Market You can download games, ringtones, or other applications from the Android Market. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 89: Connectivity

    Bluetooth. If the devices are within range of one another, you can exchange information between them even if they are located in different rooms. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. •...

  • Page 90: Wireless Feature

    › Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and network → settings Scan devices. → Select a device. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select OK.

  • Page 91: Wi-Fi

    Select Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive data from the device (if necessary). Received data is saved to an appropriate application or folder according to its type. For example, a music or sound clip is saved to the sound folder and a contact to the phonebook.

  • Page 92: Allshare

    › Add a WLAN manually In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and network → Add Wi-Fi network. → Enter the SSID for the network and select the security type. Set the security settings depending on the selected security type.

  • Page 93: Media Files

    › Customise DLNA settings for sharing media files To allow other DLNA-enabled devices to access media files on your device, you must activate media sharing. Some files may not play on the DLNA-enabled devices depending on the devices. In Idle mode, open the application list and select AllShare.
  • Page 94 Select a player—the one that will play the media file. Playback begins at the selected player. Control playback using icons of your device. Playback may be buffered, depending on the network connection and the connected server. › Play others' files on your device In Idle mode, open the application list and select AllShare.

  • Page 95: Mobile Ap

    Mobile AP You can set your device as a wireless access point for PCs or other devices, and share your device's mobile network connection through the WLAN feature. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and network →...

  • Page 96: Tv Connections (Tv Out Mode)

    Select USB tethering to activate the USB tethering feature. Your device will share the mobile network connection on your PC. To stop sharing the network connection, clear the check box next to USB tethering. The sharing method for the network connection may differ depending on the PC’s operating system.

  • Page 97: Pc Connections

    Samsung Kies program. › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website (www.samsungmobile.com). In Idle mode, open the application list and select...

  • Page 98: Connect As A Mass Storage Device

    Press the Home key to return to Idle mode. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC with Windows Media Player installed. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. Open Windows Media Player to synchronise music files.
  • Page 99 Open the folder to view files. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. When you are finished, select Turn Off. To disconnect the device to the PC, click the USB device icon on the Windows task bar and click the option to safely remove the mass storage device.

  • Page 100: Tools

    Tools Clock Learn to set and control alarms, and world clocks. You can also use the stopwatch and count-down timer. › Set a new alarm In Idle mode, open the application list and select Alarm. → Create alarm or press [ Select Set alarm details.

  • Page 101: Create A World Clock

    › Create a world clock In Idle mode, open the application list and select World clock. → Select Add city or press [ → Enter a city name or select one from the city list. To select a city in the world map view, select To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2-3.

  • Page 102: Calculator

    Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. › Perform the calculation In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calculator. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations.
  • Page 103 To move pages, drag your finger left or right or tap near the left or right margin of a page. While reading a book, use the following keys. Number Function View the book details. Number › Download book files from the online book store In Idle mode, open the application list and select Aldiko eBook.

  • Page 104: Mini Diary

    Press [ Get more books. → The online book store appears. Select a book catalogue a book. → › Import book files You can import book files (in epub format) from the memory card. • Book files must be saved to the /eBooks/import/ folder in your memory card.

  • Page 105: My Files

    Select Tap to create memo, and enter text and select Done. Save. Select › View a Mini diary In Idle mode, open the application list and select Diary. Select a diary. To upload a mini diary to your community website, Publish.

  • Page 106: Thinkfree Office

    Use the following options: • Active applications : View the list of all the applications currently running on your device. • Package : View the package size of applications installed on your device. • RAM manager : Check and manage the RAM memory for your device.

  • Page 107: Voice Dialler

    › View and edit a document on your device In Idle mode, open the application list and select ThinkFree Office. My Docs Select a document. → View and edit the document as desired. • To zoom in or out, use the two finger zoom; Place your two fingers on the screen and slowly pinch or spread apart.

  • Page 108: Voice Search

    › Call a contact by voice dialling You can call numbers directly by saying the contact’s name or number. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Dialler. Say “Call” or “Dial” and then a name or a phone number. Alternatively, say "Redial"...
  • Page 109 Enter text using the text input panel. When you are finished, select one of the options. • To send a text message with the text, select message or Send. • To upload the text to a community website, select Update status. •...

  • Page 110: Settings

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

  • Page 111: Mobile Networks

    • Visible : Set your device to be visible to other Bluetooth devices. • Scan devices : Search for available Bluetooth devices. › USB settings Activate various USB connection modes when you connect your device to a PC. p. 97 ►...

  • Page 112: Call Settings

    Call settings Customise the settings for calling features. › All calls • Show my number : Show your mobile phone number to recipients (You must insert the SIM or USIM card to use this feature). • Auto reject : Enable or disable the auto reject feature and specify a list of callers to automatically reject.

  • Page 113: Sound

    • Own video in received call : Set whether to show your live image or preset image to the other party. • Use call fail options : Select whether or not to retry a voice call when a video call fails to connect. •...

  • Page 114: Display

    • Video call ringtone : Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming video calls. • Notification ringtone : Select a ringtone to alert you to events, such as incoming messages, missed calls, and alarms. • Audible touch tones : Set the device to sound when you touch the keys on the dialling screen.

  • Page 115: Location And Security

    • Horizontal calibration : Calibrate the geomagnetic sensor when the compass or augment reality application shows incorrect information. • Keep the touch screen or keypad facing up during calibration. • Calibration may take some time, depending on your location or other circumstances. •...
  • Page 116 Set recipient : Set up recipients to receive a tracking message from your lost device. Samsung account : Set up your Samsung web account to control your lost device remotely. Settings Change password : Change the password for the mobile tracker feature.

  • Page 117: Applications

    • Samsung Apps : Select a network connection (Wi-Fi or packet switched data network) to get notifications for new applications from Samsung Apps. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Accounts and sync Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation.

  • Page 118: Privacy

    Privacy Change the settings for managing your settings and data. • Back up my data : Back up your device’s settings to the Google server. • Automatic restore : Set the device to restore applications' data you backed up when they are installed in your device.

  • Page 119: Locale And Text

    Locale and text Change the settings for text input. › Select locale Select a display language for all menus and applications. › Select input method Select a default keyboard type for text input. › Swype • Language : Select a language for text input. You cannot enter text in some languages.

  • Page 120: Samsung Keypad

    : Activate the voice input feature to enter text by voice on the Samsung keypad. • Auto-full stop : Set the device to insert a period when you double-tap the space bar. • Tutorial : Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keypad.

  • Page 121: Voice Input And Output

    Voice input and output Change the settings for the voice recogniser and the text- to-speech feature. › Voice recognition settings • Language : Select a language for the Google voice recognition. • SafeSearch : Set the device to filter explicit text and/or images from voice search results.

  • Page 122: Accessibility

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

  • Page 123: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is enabled, Password you must enter the password you set for the device.
  • Page 124 Ensure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your local Samsung Service Centre. Troubleshooting Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality.
  • Page 125 Outgoing calls are not connected • Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling. Incoming calls are not connected •...
  • Page 126 Troubleshooting Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following: •...
  • Page 127 Service Centre. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: •...
  • Page 128 Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 metres). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not established when you connect the device to a PC •...

  • Page 129: Safety Precautions

    For safe disposal of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest authorised service centre. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. •...
  • Page 130 Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage • Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures. • Extreme temperatures can cause the deformation of the device and reduce the charging capacity and life of your device and batteries. •...
  • Page 131 • Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations), near fuels or chemicals, and at blasting areas. • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or accessories. Turn off your device when in an aircraft Using your device in an aircraft is illegal.
  • Page 132 • Use your device to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto accident, a crime in progress, or a serious emergency where lives are in danger, call a local emergency number. • Call roadside assistance or a special, non-emergency assistance number when necessary.
  • Page 133 Using generic batteries or chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction. • Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung. Do not bite or suck on the device or the battery •...
  • Page 134 You can be injured or damage the device if you fall. Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device • Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. For service, take your device to a Samsung Service Centre. Safety precautions •...
  • Page 135 The Declaration of Conformity statement at the back of this manual demonstrates your device’s compliance with the European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung website. Safety precautions...

  • Page 136: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
  • Page 137 “THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS. ” SAMSUNG DOES NOT WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY, FOR ANY PURPOSE. SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY...

  • Page 138: Index

    Index access codes alarms creating 100 deactivating 100 stopping 100 AllShare auto rejection battery charging 12 installing 10 Bluetooth activating 89 finding and pairing with devices 90 receiving data 90 sending data 90 Index brightness, display calculator calendar creating events 72 viewing events 72 call barring call forwarding...
  • Page 139 contacts copying 71 creating 69 finding 69 importing or exporting 71 setting speed dial 70 daily briefing device customising 26 indicator icons 19 keys 19 layout 18 settings 110 shortcuts panel 24 turning on or off 17 DLNA see AllShare downloads applications 34 files 35...
  • Page 140 44 Index music player adding files 63 creating playlists 65 playing music 63 PC connections mass storage 98 Samsung Kies 97 Windows Media Player 97 phonebook creating contacts 69 creating groups 71 creating your namecard 70 finding contacts 69 photos...
  • Page 141 location and security 115 privacy 118 SD card and phone storage 118 search 118 wireless and network 110 silent mode SIM card installing 10 locking 29 stopwatch synchronisation with a web server 85 with web accounts 35 with Windows Media Player 97 text input text memos text messages...
  • Page 142 WLAN activating 91 finding and connecting to networks 91 using WPS 92 world clock Write and Go YouTube uploading videos 84 watching videos 83 Index...
  • Page 143 (place and date of issue) (name and signature of authorised person) * It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your product.
  • Page 144 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider. To install Kies (PC Sync) Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsungmobile.com) and install it on your PC.

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