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  • Page 1 GT-I9000 user manual...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile phone. Refer to www.samsung.com for the latest version of the This device will provide you with high quality mobile user manual.

  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

    Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an ► Refer to—pages with related information; for infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for example: p.12 (represents “see page 12”) ► such copyright infringement by the user.
  • Page 4 Copyright Trademarks • Copyright © 2011 Samsung Electronics SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. This user manual is protected under international ™ ™ • The Android logo, Google Search , Google Maps copyright laws. ™...
  • Page 5 ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ® • Wi-Fi , the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are ® registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is ® ® ® an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ........... Use the touch screen ........22 Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys .. 24 Unpack ..............11 Get to know the idle screen ......24 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ..11 Access applications ..........
  • Page 7 Communication ........Music ..............67 FM Radio ............. 71 Calling ..............39 Messaging ............45 Personal information ......Google Mail ............47 Contacts .............. 74 pop/imap ............49 Calendar .............. 78 Mail ............... 51 Memo ..............79 Talk ............... 51 Voice Recorder ...........
  • Page 8 Google Search ........... 88 Ringtones ............94 YouTube .............. 89 Connectivity ......... Synchronise ............90 Bluetooth ............95 Samsung Apps ..........91 Wi-Fi ..............97 Press Reader ............91 AllShare ............... 99 Market ..............92 Mobile network sharing ....... 101 App Shop ............
  • Page 9 Tools ............. Settings ..........Clock ..............108 Access the Settings menu ......118 Calculator ............110 Wireless and network ........118 Aldiko eBook ........... 110 Call settings ............. 120 Downloads ............112 Sound ............... 121 Mini Diary ............113 Display .............. 122 My Files .............
  • Page 10 Voice input and output ........ 128 Accessibility ............. 130 Date and time ..........130 About phone ........... 130 Troubleshooting ........ Safety precautions ......Index ............ Contents...

  • Page 11: Assembling

    Travel adapter (charger) be compatible with your device. • Quick start guide Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or Install the SIM or USIM card and illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions battery that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty.
  • Page 12 To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, Insert the SIM or USIM card. If the device is on, press and hold [ ] and select Power off to turn it off. Remove the back cover. • Place the SIM or USIM card into the device with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.

  • Page 13: 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 14: Charge With The Travel Adapter

    • If your device is not charging properly, bring your device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
  • Page 15 › Charge with the PC data cable When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on. device and then from the power outlet. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of Do not remove the battery before removing the the device.

  • Page 16: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    • When you insert a memory card in your device, Samsung uses approved industry standards for the file directory of the memory card will appear memory cards, but some brands may not be fully in the /mnt/sdcard/external_sd folder under the ™...

  • Page 17: Remove The Memory Card

    › Remove the memory card Remove the back cover. Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts removal. facing down. or Applications Settings In Idle mode, select → → SD card and phone storage Unmount SD card.

  • Page 18: Attach A Hand Strap (Optional)

    › Attach a hand strap (optional) Format the memory card Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause Remove the back cover. incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device. Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection.

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Getting started Get to know your device › Device layout Turn your device on and off Proximity sensor Front camera lens To turn on your device, Press and hold [ Earpiece Light sensor If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the Volume key on-screen instructions to set up your device.
  • Page 20 › Keys Headset jack Multifunction jack Function Turn on the device (press and Speaker Rear camera lens hold); Access the quick menus Power/ Lock (press and hold); Lock the touch Power/Lock key screen. Open a list of options available on Back cover Menu the current screen.
  • Page 21 › Indicator icons Icon Definition Icons shown on the display may vary depending on GPS activated your region or service provider. Voice call in progress Icon Definition Call on hold No signal Speakerphone activated Signal strength Missed call GPRS network connected Synchronised with the web EDGE network connected Uploading data...

  • Page 22: Use The Touch Screen

    Icon Definition Icon Definition Music playback in progress Mobile AP activated Music playback paused No SIM or USIM card FM radio turned on in the background New text or multimedia message Error occurred or caution required New email message Battery power level New voice mail message Current time 10:00 AM...
  • Page 23 • To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use Control your touch screen with the following actions: sharp tools. • Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a • Do not allow the touch screen to come into menu, option, or application.

  • Page 24: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And Keys

    › Lock or unlock the touch screen Change the idle screen mode and keys Homescreen or select In Idle mode, select → Applications Homescreen Selector. → You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any Scroll left or right to a screen mode (Orange unwanted device operations.

  • Page 25: Use The Shortcuts Panel

    • Shortcuts/Shortcut : Add shortcuts to items, such as Drag the item to the trash bin. applications, bookmarks, and contacts. When the item turns red, release the item. • Folders : Create a new folder or add folders for your ›...

  • Page 26: Access Applications

    • • Data : Enable or disable wireless data connections. To add a new panel, select • Auto rotation • : Activate or deactivate the auto rotation. To change the order of the panels, tap and hold the thumbnail of a panel and drag it to the location you Available options may vary depending on your want.
  • Page 27 › • Organise applications When you use applications provided by Google, you must have a Google account. If you do not In TW Launcher mode, you can reorganise the applications have a Google account, sign up for a Google in the application list by changing their order or grouping account.

  • Page 28: Customise Your Device

    › Customise your device Access recent applications Press and hold the Home key to open the list of Get more from your device by customising it to match your applications you have accessed recently. preferences. Select an application to access. ›...

  • Page 29: Switch To The Silent Mode

    Save or Set wallpaper. Select › Change your ringtone Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Sound Phone ringtone.

  • Page 30: Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

    • If you forget your PIN or password, bring your To adjust the brightness in the setting menu, device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security In Idle mode, open the application list and select...
  • Page 31 › Lock your SIM or USIM card Draw a pattern again to confirm. You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied Select Confirm. with your SIM or USIM card. Set an unlock PIN code In Idle mode, open the application list and select In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Location and security...

  • Page 32: Enter Text

    Enter the text message to be sent to the recipients. locate and recover your device. Save. Select To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for You can control the lost device via the web. Visit controlling the device from the web remotely. www.samsungdive.com to see the detailed In Idle mode, open the application list and select information for this feature.

  • Page 33: Change The Keyboard Type

    Input method a keyboard type → a space. If the correct word does not display, select an (Swype or Samsung keypad). alternative word from the list that appears. Repeat steps 1-4 to complete your text. ›...

  • Page 34: Enter Text Using The Samsung Keypad

    Function Enter text by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language. Insert a space. › Enter text using the Samsung keypad Number Function Change case. Select Portrait keypad types and select a text → input method.

  • Page 35: Copy And Paste Text

    While you are entering text, you can use the copy and when you activate the voice input feature paste feature to use text in other applications. for the Samsung keypad. This feature may be unavailable Place the cursor where you want to start.

  • Page 36: Download Applications From Android Market

    • Select Select word from the option list. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Select Copy to copy, or Cut to cut the text onto the • Your device will save user files from downloaded clipboard.

  • Page 37: Download Files From The Web

    Select the item you want to delete. Search for a file or application and download it. Select Uninstall → To install applications downloaded from websites other than Android Market, you must select Settings → Applications Unknown sources. → Download files from the web When you download files or web applications from the Synchronise data web, your device saves them in a memory card.

  • Page 38: Synchronise Data Manually

    › Set up a server account Select the applications you want to synchronise. To exclude applications from automatic synchronisation, In Idle mode, open the application list and select clear the check boxes next to the applications you want. Settings Accounts and sync. →...

  • Page 39: Communication

    Communication Make a call In Idle mode, open the application list and select Phone Keypad, and enter an area code and a → phone number. Calling Select to make a voice call. Learn to use calling functions, such as making and For a video call, select answering calls, using options available during a call or When you hold the device near your face, your...

  • Page 40: Call An International Number

    Answer a call Call an international number When a call comes in, drag right until it reaches In Idle mode, open the application list and select Phone Keypad, and tap and hold 0 to insert the + the dot. → character.

  • Page 41: Use Options During A Voice Call

    › Use options during a voice call • To open the dialling screen, select Dialpad. • Speaker. To activate the speakerphone feature, select You can use the following options while a voice call is in progress: In noisy environments, you may have difficulty hearing some calls while using the speakerphone •...

  • Page 42: Use Options During A Video Call

    › Use options during a video call • To use the other party's image, tap and hold the other party's image. You can capture an image of the screen or You can use the following options while a video call is in record the video call.
  • Page 43 Set auto rejection Use Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode Use auto rejection to reject calls from certain numbers In FDN mode, your device will restrict outgoing calls, automatically. To activate auto rejection and set up the except for the numbers stored in the FDN list. To activate reject list, FDN mode, In Idle mode, open the application list and select...
  • Page 44 To set call forwarding for voice calls, Enter a number to which calls will be forwarded and select Enable. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Your setting will be sent to the network. Settings Call settings Voice call Call →...

  • Page 45: Messaging

    Set call waiting Select a log to view its details. From the detail view, you can dial the number, send Call waiting is a network feature to alert you of an a message to the number or add the number to the incoming call while you are on a previous call.

  • Page 46: Send A Text Message

    › › Send a text message Send a multimedia message In Idle mode, open the application list and select In Idle mode, open the application list and select Messaging New message. Messaging New message. → → Select Contacts. Select Contacts. You can enter a number manually or select one from You can enter a number manually or select one from the logs or contact groups by selecting another...

  • Page 47: Google Mail

    Press [ Add subject and add a subject for the In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Phone Keypad and then tap and hold 1. message. → Send to send the message. Select Follow the instructions from the voice mail server. You must save the voice mail server number before ›...

  • Page 48: Send An Email Message

    › Send an email message From the message view, use the following options: • To reply to the message, select In Idle mode, open the application list and select • To reply to the message including all recipients, select Google Mail. Reply all.

  • Page 49: Pop/Imap

    pop/imap Add a label to a message From the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message. Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or company email account. Change labels. Select › Select a label to add and select Set up an email account Add a star to a message In Idle mode, open the application list and select pop/...

  • Page 50: View An Email Message

    › Send an email message Select Attach and attach a file. You cannot attach Digital Rights Management In Idle mode, open the application list and select pop/ (DRM)-protected files. imap an email account. → Send to send the message. Select Press [ Compose.

  • Page 51: Mail

    Talk From the message view, use the following options: • To reply to the message, press [ Reply. → ™ Learn to chat with friends and family via Google Talk • To forward the message to other people, press [ →...

  • Page 52: Social Hub

    › Social Hub Start a chat ™ Talk. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Learn to access Social Hub , the integrated communication application for email, messages, Select a friend from the friend list. The chat screen instant messages, contacts or calendar information.

  • Page 53: Entertainment

    Entertainment • The camera interface appears only in the landscape orientation. • The camera automatically turns off when you do not use it for a specified period. Camera • The memory capacity may differ depending on the shooting scene or shooting conditions. Learn how to capture and view photos and videos.
  • Page 54 Number Function Number Function Check the camera status and settings. Switch to the camcorder. • : Resolution Capture a photo. • : Exposure metre type Open the image viewer to view photos • : GPS activated you captured. • : Number of photos you can take (according to available memory) Press the Volume key to zoom in or out.

  • Page 55: In Idle Mode, Open The Application List And Select Camera

    After taking photos, select the image viewer icon to view In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. the taken photos. • To view more photos, scroll left or right. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. • To zoom in or out, select .

  • Page 56: Capture A Series Of Photos

    › › Capture a photo in Smile shot mode Capture a series of photos Your camera can recognise people’s faces and help you You can easily take a series of photos of moving subjects. take photos of their smiling faces. This is useful when you are photographing children at play or a sporting event.

  • Page 57: Capture A Panoramic Photo

    › › Capture a panoramic photo Capture a vintage photo You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama You can take photos with a vintage look and feel by shooting mode. This mode is convenient for applying colour filters. photographing landscapes. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera.

  • Page 58: Capture A Combined Photo

    › Capture a combined photo Select to take the first photo. The half of the first photo appears as a transparent You can take two photos with the same background and guide for the next photo. then combine the left and right halves of each photo into one photo.

  • Page 59: Capture A Photo In Cartoon Mode

    Select Action shot. Make any necessary adjustments. → Make any necessary adjustments. Select to take a photo. › Select to capture the first photo. Capture a photo in Self shot mode Move the device to follow the moving subject. You can take photos of yourself conveniently using the The device automatically captures the next photos.

  • Page 60: Customise Camera Settings

    › Customise camera settings Option Function Before taking a photo, select to access the → Adjust the sensitivity of the camera following options: imaging sensor. Option Function Metering Select a type of exposure metre. Outdoor Activate Outdoor visibility to select an Reduce blur caused by the device's Anti-Shake visibility...

  • Page 61: Rotate The Device Anti-Clockwise To Landscape View

    Before taking a photo, select to access the → Setting Function following settings: Set the camera shutter to make a Shutter sound Setting Function sound when capturing a photo. Select a memory location for storing Display the guidelines on the preview Storage Guidelines captured photos.
  • Page 62 Number Function Change the recording mode (for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally). Adjust the exposure value. Change the resolution option. Change the camcorder settings. Hide or display icons in the viewfinder. Number Function Check the camcorder status. Switch to the camera.

  • Page 63: Customise Camcorder Settings

    › Customise camcorder settings Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. Before recording a video, select to access the Select to start recording. → following options: Select to stop recording. Option Function The video is saved automatically. The camera may not be able to properly record Outdoor Activate Outdoor visibility to select an videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed.

  • Page 64: Videos

    Videos Before recording a video, select to access the → following settings: Learn to use the video player to play various kinds of Setting Function videos. The video player supports the following file formats: 3gp, mp4, avi, wmv, flv, mkv (Codec: MPEG4, Display the guidelines on the Guidelines H.263, Sorenson H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX/XviD).

  • Page 65: Gallery

    Gallery Control playback with the following icons: Icon Function Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your device's memory and memory card. Change a ratio of the video screen. If your device displays that the memory is full when Skip backward;...

  • Page 66: View A Photo

    • Avoid locking the device’s screen while playing a While viewing a photo, use the following options: DivX Video-On-Demand. Each time you lock the • To view more photos, scroll left or right. screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand, • To zoom in or out, select .

  • Page 67: Music

    › Music Play a video In Idle mode, open the application list and select Learn to listen to your favourite music while on the go with Gallery. the music player. The music player supports the following file formats: mp3, m4a, mp4, 3gp, 3ga, wma, ogg, oga, Select a video (with the icon) to play.

  • Page 68: Play Music

    • Download from the wireless web. p. 81 ► Adjust the volume. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies. Activate the 5.1 channel surround p. 103 ► sound system when a headset is • Receive via Bluetooth.

  • Page 69: Create A Playlist

    ™ • SRS CS Headphone delivers a 5.1 surround Select to pause or resume the current sound experience over standard headphones or playback. earbuds when listening to multichannel content, Select to switch to circle view. such as DVD movies. ™ •...

  • Page 70: Customise Music Player Settings

    Select Add music. Adjust the following settings to customise your music player: Select the files you want to include and select Add. Option Function During playback, you can add files to a playlist by pressing Add to playlist. Equaliser Select a default equaliser type. →...

  • Page 71: Fm Radio

    FM Radio Control the FM radio with the following keys: Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna. › Listen to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device.

  • Page 72: Add A Radio Station To The Favourites List

    Select Scan a scanning option. → Number Function The FM radio scans and saves available stations Add the current radio station to the automatically. favourites list. Select the radio station you want from the all station Change the sound output (headset or list and press [ ] to return to the FM radio screen.
  • Page 73 › Customise FM radio settings Option Function Set whether or not to show the In Idle mode, open the application list and select station ID on the FM radio screen; Radio. Show Station IDs are available only from Station ID Settings.

  • Page 74: Personal Information

    Personal information Enter contact information. Select Save to add the contact to memory. You can also create a contact from the dialling screen. Contacts In Idle mode, open the application list and select Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or Phone Keypad.

  • Page 75: Find A Contact

    › Find a contact Select a location number a contact. → You can quickly dial this number by touching and In Idle mode, open the application list and select holding the location number from the dialling Contacts. screen. Scroll up or down on the contact list. ›...

  • Page 76: Copy Contacts

    › Retrieve contacts from your community Press [ Create. → accounts Enter a name and select a ringtone for the group. You can view the list of community website accounts and Select Save. select an account to add a contact from the website to ›...

  • Page 77: Import Or Export Contacts

    › Import or export contacts To export contacts from your device to a memory card, To import contact files (in vcf format) from a memory card In Idle mode, open the application list and select to your device, Contacts. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Press [ Import/Export Export to SD card.

  • Page 78: Calendar

    › View the social network activities Enter the details of the event as required. You can view the recent activities of contacts in social Select Save. network services, such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. › View events In Idle mode, open the application list and select To change the calendar view, Contacts Activities.

  • Page 79: Memo

    › Create a memo Select an event to view its details. You can send the event to others by pressing [ In Idle mode, open the application list and select Send via an option. → → Memo. › Select Create memo or press [ Create to create Stop an event alarm →...

  • Page 80: Voice Recorder

    Select a memo to view its details. When you are finished, select Stop. To edit the memo, select To record more voice memos, select Record again. You can send the memo to others by tapping and › holding the memo and selecting Send via Play a voice memo →...

  • Page 81: Web

    › Browse web pages In Idle mode, open the application list and select Web services require a data connection. Contact your Internet to launch a specified homepage. operator to choose the best data plan. To access a specific web page, select the URL input field, enter the web address (URL) of the web page, and select Internet...
  • Page 82 • To reload the current web page, press [ Refresh. → Number Function • Forward. To go to a next page in history, press [ → Enter the web address of a web page • More To bookmark the current web page, press [ →...

  • Page 83: Bookmark Your Favourite Web Pages

    • To view the download history, press [ More From the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark and use → → Downloads. the following options: • To customise the browser settings, press [ More → • To open the web page in the current window, select Settings.

  • Page 84: Layar

    › Add an RSS feed address Select a web page to access. You can add a web page to the bookmark list by In Idle mode, open the application list and select selecting the star icon on the right. Internet. Move to a web page that has an RSS feed.

  • Page 85: Maps

    › Maps Activate location services to use with Google Maps ™ Learn to use Google Maps to find your location, search You must activate location services to find your location the online map for streets, cities, or countries, and get and search the map.

  • Page 86: Search For A Specific Location

    › › Search for a specific location Get directions to a specific destination In Idle mode, open the application list and select In Idle mode, open the application list and select Maps. Maps. The map will display your current location. Press [ Directions.

  • Page 87: Latitude

    Latitude Places Learn to share your location with your friends and view Learn to search for a place around you. ™ friends’ locations via Google Latitude This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Latitude.

  • Page 88: Navigation

    Navigation • Contacts : Select your destination from addresses of your contacts. Learn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show • Starred Places : Select your destination from the list your destination with voice guidance. of your starred places. This feature may be unavailable depending on your Install to use voice-guided navigation.

  • Page 89: Youtube

    › YouTube Share videos This feature is available only in portrait view. YouTube is a free online video streaming service. Learn to view and share videos via YouTube. In Idle mode, open the application list and select YouTube. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 90: Synchronise

    › Set up a synchronisation profile Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. Select to start recording. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and network Synchronise. → → Select to stop recording. Select Create new profile and specify the following Select...

  • Page 91: Samsung Apps

    Featuring a wealth of games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, health related applications and › Download news articles more, Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice of mobile experience. Press In Idle mode, open the application list and select Your device gets smarter with fully optimised applications Reader.

  • Page 92: Market

    Select a newspaper to download. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Market. Select a date and select Search for a file and download it to the device. p. 36 ► Select Confirm to confirm the charge. › App Shop Read news articles Press...

  • Page 93: Games

    Games Orange Maps You can download games from the Orange App Shop. You can search for streets or places, find where you are, and get directions to specified destinations. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 94: Orange Wednesday

    Orange Wednesday Ringtones You can get cinema tickets for less, free movie trailers, You can download ringtones and music files from the cinema listings, the latest film news and interviews. Orange App Shop. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Orange This feature may be unavailable depending on your Wednesday.

  • Page 95: Connectivity

    Connectivity • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. • Always ensure that you share and receive data Bluetooth with devices that are trusted and properly secured.

  • Page 96: Wireless Feature

    › › Find and pair with other Bluetooth- Send data using the Bluetooth wireless enabled devices feature In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select a file or item, such as a contact, calendar event, Settings Wireless and network Bluetooth memo, or media file, from an appropriate application →...

  • Page 97: Wi-Fi

    When prompted, enter the PIN for the Bluetooth Your device uses non-harmonised frequency and wireless feature and select OK (if necessary). is intended for use in all European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive Select indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors in France.

  • Page 98: Add A Wlan Manually

    › Connect to a WLAN using a Wi-Fi Select a network under Wi-Fi networks. Protected Setup (WPS) Enter a password for the network (if necessary). Using WPS, you can connect to a secured network. Select Connect. To connect to a WLAN with a WPS button, ›...

  • Page 99: Allshare

    AllShare Adjust the following settings to customise the DLNA feature: Learn to use the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) Option Function service that enables you to share media files between DLNA-enabled devices in your home over a WLAN. Media server Enter a name for your device as a name media server.
  • Page 100 › › Play your files on another DLNA- Play others' files on your device enabled device In Idle mode, open the application list and select AllShare. In Idle mode, open the application list and select AllShare. Select Play file from server on my phone. Your device automatically searches for DLNA-enabled Play file from my phone on another player.

  • Page 101: Mobile Network Sharing

    › Mobile network sharing Play files of one device on the other device Learn to set your device as a wireless modem or wireless access point for PCs or other devices, and share your In Idle mode, open the application list and select device's mobile network connection.

  • Page 102: Tv Connections (Tv Out Mode)

    When you are finished, select Save. Select USB tethering to activate the USB tethering feature. From another device, locate your device’s name in the Your device shares the mobile network connection on available connection list and connect to the network. your PC.

  • Page 103: Pc Connections

    Connect with Samsung Kies Match the colours at the ends of the TV out cable with Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can those on the TV's A/V ports. download the program from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com).
  • Page 104 Open Windows Media Player to synchronise music Run Samsung Kies and use wireless connections or files. copy data and files. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information. Edit or enter your device’s name in the pop-up window (if necessary). ›...

  • Page 105: Vpn Connections

    › Connect as a mass storage device When connected, select Connect storage to PC. You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk Open the folder to view files. and access the file directory. If you insert a memory card Copy files from the PC to the memory card.
  • Page 106 Your device should already be configured with Option Function internet access. If you have trouble accessing the Enter the IP address of the VPN internet, you need to edit connections. If you are not Set VPN server server. sure about the connection information to enter, ask Enable your service provider.
  • Page 107 Option Function Select a certificate authority (CA) certificate that the VPN server uses Set CA to identify you. You can import certificate certificates from the VPN server or download from the web. DNS search Enter the domain name server domains (DNS) address.

  • Page 108: Tools

    Tools › Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • To stop the alarm, drag right until it reaches the dot. Clock • To repeat the alarm after a specified length of time, drag left until it reaches the dot. Learn to set and control alarms, and world clocks.

  • Page 109: Create A World Clock

    › Create a world clock Select Lap to record lap times. When you are finished, select Stop. Clock In Idle mode, open the application list and select World clock. → Select Reset to clear recorded times. Select Add city or press [ Add.

  • Page 110: Calculator

    Calculator Select to close the calculator keypad. The calculation history appears. Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. To clear the history, press [ Clear history. → › Perform the calculation Aldiko eBook In Idle mode, open the application list and select Learn to download and read book files.
  • Page 111 Tap the screen to start reading a book. Number Function To move pages, drag your finger left or right or tap View the book details. near the left or right margin of a page. Move to a page by dragging the bar. While reading a book, use the following keys.

  • Page 112: Downloads

    › Download book files from the online In Idle mode, open the application list and select Aldiko eBook. book store Import. Press [ → In Idle mode, open the application list and select Aldiko eBook. Import Select → The device searches for book files in the memory card. Get more books.

  • Page 113: Mini Diary

    Mini Diary Select Tap to create memo, and enter text and select Done. Learn to keep a photo diary. Save. Select › Create a Mini diary › View a Mini diary Mini In Idle mode, open the application list and select Mini In Idle mode, open the application list and select Diary.

  • Page 114: Task Manager

    Task manager In Idle mode, open the application list and select Files. With the task manager, you can view currently running Select a folder a file. → applications and memory information. In a folder, press [ ] to use the following options: Task In Idle mode, open the application list and select •...

  • Page 115: Thinkfree Office

    ThinkFree Office Enter a name for the document and select Enter contents in the document by using the tools at Learn to create and view document files on your device. If the bottom of the screen. you have an account with the ThinkFree web service, you can manage documents online.

  • Page 116: Voice Search

    Voice Search • To open the toolbar to edit the document (word, Edit. text, or excel file), press [ → Learn to search for information on the web by voice. • To search for text in the document, press [ →...
  • Page 117 When you are finished, select one of the options. • Send To send a text message with the text, select message or Send. • To upload the text to a community website, select Update status. • To save the text as a memo or calendar event, select Save.

  • Page 118: Settings

    Settings › Wi-Fi settings • Wi-Fi : Turn the WLAN feature on or off. p. 97 ► • Network notification : Set the device to notify you when an open network is available. Access the Settings menu • WPS button connection : Connect to a WLAN using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button.

  • Page 119: Usb Settings

    › › USB settings VPN settings Activate various USB connection modes when you connect Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs). your device to a PC. p. 103 p. 105 ► ► › › Tethering Mobile networks • •...

  • Page 120: Call Settings

    Call settings • Call status tones : Activate or deactivate call connection tone, minute minder tone, or call disconnect tone. Customise the settings for calling features. • Outgoing call vibration : Set the device to vibrate when the other party answers a call. ›...

  • Page 121: Sound

    › Video call • Change PIN2 : Change the PIN2, which is used to protect the primary PIN. If the SIM or USIM card is locked, this • Preset image : Select an image to be shown to the other menu changes to Unblock PIN2.

  • Page 122: Display

    • • Vibrate : Set when the device will vibrate for various Haptic feedback : Set the device to vibrate when you events. touch the keys. • • Volume : Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, Vibration intensity : Adjust the vibration intensity of the music and videos, phone system sound, and notification haptic feedback.

  • Page 123: Location And Security

    Location and security • Brightness : Set the brightness of the display. • Auto-rotate screen : Set whether or not to rotate the Change the settings for securing your device and the SIM content automatically when the device is rotated. or USIM card, and GPS functionality.
  • Page 124 : Set a PIN (numeric) to unlock the screen. Samsung account : Set up your Samsung web account to control your lost device remotely. Password : Set a password (alphanumeric) to unlock Change password the screen. : Change the password for the mobile tracker feature.

  • Page 125: Applications

    : Select a network connection (Wi-Fi or installed on the device and check the application packet switched data network) to get notifications for information. new applications from Samsung Apps. • Running services : View the services you are using and This feature may be unavailable depending on your access them to manage.

  • Page 126: Accounts And Sync

    Accounts and sync • Factory data reset : Reset your settings to the factory default values and delete all your data. Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation. SD card and phone storage • Background data : Select this setting to use the auto sync feature.
  • Page 127 › Select input method • Enable tip indicator : Set to alert you to quick help by blinking the tip indicator. Select a default keyboard type for text input. • Auto-spacing : Set the device to automatically insert a › space between words.

  • Page 128: Voice Input And Output

    • : Activate XT9 mode to enter text using Predictive • Tutorial : Learn how to enter text with the Samsung input mode. keypad. • XT9 advanced settings : Activate the advanced features...

  • Page 129: Voice Recognition Settings

    › Voice recognition settings • Always use my settings : Set the device to use the settings you specify in applications rather than the • Language : Select a language for the Google voice default settings. recognition. • Default engine : Set the speech synthesis engine to be •...

  • Page 130: Accessibility

    Accessibility • Set date : Set the current date manually. • Select time zone : Set your home time zone. Change the settings for accessibility features. • Set time : Set the current time manually. • Accessibility : Activate an accessibility application you •...

  • Page 131: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Code Try this to solve the problem: Your SIM or USIM card is blocked, usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly When you turn on your device or while you are several times. You must enter the PUK using the device, it prompts you to enter one of supplied by your service provider.
  • Page 132 Move to • Ensure that your device software is upgraded to the another area and try again. latest version. • If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your local Samsung Service Centre. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 133 Outgoing calls are not connected Audio quality is poor • • Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. Ensure that you are not blocking the device's internal antenna. • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor •...
  • Page 134 • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold- Your Samsung mobile device must have sufficient coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth and try available memory and battery power to operate the charging the battery again.
  • Page 135 The FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile uses the headset cable as an antenna. Without a headset device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error...
  • Page 136 Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not established when you connect the device to a PC •...

  • Page 137: Safety Precautions

    Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically Do not touch the power cord with wet hands, or disconnect designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can the charger by pulling on the cord cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
  • Page 138 Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage Do not use your device near a pacemaker • • Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot Avoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker if temperatures.
  • Page 139 • • Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations), near fuels Get to know your device and its convenience features, such as speed or chemicals, and at blasting areas. dial and redial. These features help you reduce the time needed to •...
  • Page 140 • Do not store your device on slopes 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 If your device falls, it can be damaged. danger, call a local emergency number.
  • Page 141 • • Your device may overheat and cause a fire. Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung. Do not drop your device or cause impacts to your device •...
  • Page 142 Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face. Take the Do not carry your device in your back pockets or around device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it repaired. your waist Do not use the device for anything other than its intended You can be injured or damage the device if you fall.
  • Page 143 Install mobile devices and equipment with caution Be sure to back up important data • Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed in your Samsung is not responsible for data loss. vehicle are securely mounted. Do not distribute copyright-protected material •...

  • Page 144: Correct Disposal Of Batteries In This Product

    Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more disposal. information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung website. Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European...
  • Page 145 Samsung is neither responsible nor liable for customer service related to “THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS. ” SAMSUNG the content and services. Any question or request for service relating to...

  • Page 146: Index

    Index access codes brightness, display rejecting 40 using headset 40 alarms calculator using options during voice 41 creating 108 calendar viewing missed 42 deactivating 108 creating events 78 waiting 45 stopping 108 viewing events 78 call waiting AllShare call barring camera auto rejection call forwarding...
  • Page 147 contacts ebook Google Mail copying 76 downloading 112 Google Maps creating 74 importing 112 Google Search finding 75 reading 110 importing or exporting 77 Google Talk email setting speed dial 75 sending 50 idle screen device setting accounts 49 adding items 24 customising 28 viewing 50 adding panels 26...
  • Page 148 56 PC connections setting email accounts 49 capturing panoramic 57 mass storage 105 mini diary capturing with vintage Samsung Kies 103 colour 57 mobile tracker Windows Media Player 104 capturing yourself 59 multimedia messages phonebook viewing 66...
  • Page 149 settings stopwatch unpack about phone 130 synchronisation USIM card accessibility 130 with a web server 90 installing 11 accounts and sync 126 with web accounts 37 locking 31 applications 125 with Windows Media Player 104 video calls call settings 120 task manager answering 40 date and time 130...
  • Page 150 voice mail world clock voice memos Write and Go playing 80 YouTube recording 80 uploading videos 89 voice recorder watching videos 89 VPN connections connecting to 107 creating 106 web browser adding bookmarks 83 browsing web pages 81 Windows Media Player WLAN activating 97 finding and connecting to...
  • Page 151 EN 301 511 V9.0.2 (03-2003) EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (10-2006) * It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone EN 301 908-1 V3.2.1 (05-2007) number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the EN 301 908-2 V3.2.1 (05-2007)
  • Page 152 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.samsung.com) and install it on your PC. Settings...

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