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Samsung SGH-I727R User Manual

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  • Page 1 SGH-I727R P O R T A B L E Q U A D - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 ® ® Nuance , VSuite , T9 Text Input, and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc., or its ™ affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. ® The Bluetooth word mark, figure mark (stylized “B Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG.

  • Page 4: Open Source Software

    With earSmart technology, you can talk where you want, and have clear conversations for mobile calls, video chats, even speakerphone calls, without • worrying about surrounding noise. Open Source Software This product includes certain free/open source software. The exact terms of the licenses, disclaimers, acknowledgements and notices are available on the Samsung's website http://opensource.samsung.com.
  • Page 5 EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Front View of Your Phone ......9 Samsung Keypad Settings ......45 Side Views of Your Phone .
  • Page 8 Managing Address Book Entries ......56 Call Settings ........94 Section 6: Multimedia ............57 Sound Settings .
  • Page 9 Quickoffice ........147 Samsung Apps ........148 Settings .

  • Page 11: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by configuring Lift the cover up and away from the phone (3). your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail. Setting Up Your Phone Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM into their corresponding internal compartments.

  • Page 12: Installing And Removing The Memory Card

    Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket (as SD-compatible devices. This type of memory card is designed for use with mobile phones and other devices. shown) until the card locks into place. • Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone and Note: Your phone has been tested to support up to a 32GB memory card.
  • Page 13 Installing the Battery Installing the Back Cover Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone, Place the battery cover onto the back of the phone (1) and making sure the connectors align (1). press down (2). Gently press down to secure the battery (2).

  • Page 14: Charging A Battery

    Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The Travel Charger that is used to charge the battery, is included with your device. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, web browser use, and other variables may reduce the battery’s talk and...

  • Page 15: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Switching the Phone On or Off When charging is finished, remove the flat end from the interface connector jack on the phone. Press and hold (on the upper right side of the phone) until the phone switches on. Warning!: A touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your Sweep your finger across the screen to unlock the phone.

  • Page 16: Creating A New Google Account

    Creating a New Google Account Once the URL loads, click on the Can’t access your account? link. In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you will need to create a Google™ Account when you first use your device. With a Enter your Email address and click Submit.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Accessing Your Voice Mail From Another Phone With the phone turned off, press the Power key and both Volume keys at the same time until the phone switches on. Dial your wireless phone number. When the start-up screen appears, release the Power key When you hear your voicemail greeting, press the asterisk while continuing to press the Volume Up/Down keys.
  • Page 18 problems with the device. Safe mode will only load basic system software. Make sure your phone is turned off. Press and hold the power key ( ) to boot up your device. After the start-up animation starts to display, continually tap key until the backlight turns on behind the four bottom keys.

  • Page 19: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Front View of Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone and describes the screen and the icons that appear when the phone is in use. It also shows how to navigate through the phone and provides information on using a memory card.
  • Page 20 Front facing camera: allows you to take pictures and video of Search key: allows you to access the Google Search yourself. feature where you can search for information on the internet. Proximity and Light sensors: uses the ambient light level to adjust keypad access.

  • Page 21: Side Views Of Your Phone

    Side Views of Your Phone 3.5mm Headset jack: allows you to plug in headphones. Volume keys: allow you to adjust the ringer volume while in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. When receiving an incoming call, briefly press either volume key ( to mute the ring tone.

  • Page 22: Rear View Of Your Phone

    Rear View of Your Phone Display Layout Your display screen provides a wealth of information about the phone’s status and options, as well as providing access to application icons. For more information, refer to “Front View of Your Phone” on page 9. Primary Shortcuts There are four non-movable Application Shortcuts that appear at the bottom of all Home screens.
  • Page 23 Indicator Icons Displays when the speakerphone is on. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display and Indicator area: Displays when a call has been missed. Displays your current signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Displays when a call has been muted.
  • Page 24 Displays when your phone is communicating with the Displays when the phone is connected to a computer via EDGE network. a supported USB cable connection. Displays when your connection to a UTMS, HSDPA, Displays when the phone is tethered via a USB cable HSPA, or HSPA+ network is active.

  • Page 25: Application Icons

    Displays whenVibrate is set to Always or Only when not Displays when your phone as been configured as a in silent mode. portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Displays when Bluetooth is activated. Displays when GPS is active and acquiring a signal. Displays when a Bluetooth device has been paired Displays when Power saving mode is enabled.
  • Page 26 To return to the Home screen, tap Clock: The Clock application allows you to access alarms, view the World Clock, set a stopwatch, use a timer, and The following applications are available: setup a Desk Clock. For more information, refer to “Clock” on page 132.
  • Page 27 Gallery: The Gallery is where you view photos and play back Internet: Open the browser to start surfing the web. The videos. For photos, you can also perform basic editing browser is fully optimized and comes with advanced tasks, view a slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or contact functionality to enhance the Internet browsing feature on image, and share as a picture message.
  • Page 28 Market: Android Market provides access to downloadable Navigation: Navigation is an internet-connected GPS applications and games to install on your phone. For more navigation system with voice guidance. You can type or information, refer to “Market” on page 141. speak your destination. For more information, refer to “Navigation”...
  • Page 29 Samsung Apps: Samsung Apps allows you to easily Task: The Task application allows you to keep track of tasks download an abundance of useful applications to your that you have. You can also sync them with different phone. accounts. For more information, refer to “Task” on page 149.

  • Page 30: Menu Navigation

    Google Search Bar YouTube: YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos, and view them in The Google Search Bar provides an on-screen Internet search MPEG-4 format. For more information, refer to “YouTube” engine powered by Google™. on page 151.

  • Page 31: Locking And Unlocking The Phone

    Home Key Sweep Press Home to display the Home screen. Press and hold to To sweep, lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across display your recently used applications and a shortcut to the Task the screen. Use sweep when: manager.
  • Page 32 Sweep the touch screen in any direction. From the main Home screen, sweep the screen with your finger in either direction. The main Home Screen is located in the middle with three Home screens on each side. The Home screen will display as shown above. Home Screen Overview Navigating Through the Application Menus The main home screen is the starting point for many applications...

  • Page 33: Customizing Your Home Screen

    Sub-Menu items Note: As you add applications, the number of Application menus that you have available will increase. Accessing Recently-Used Applications Navigating Using Sub-Menus Press and hold from any screen to open the Sub-menus are available in most screens. recently-used applications window. To access a sub-menu: Tap an icon to open the selected application.

  • Page 34: Creating Shortcuts

    Creating Folders While still holding the on-screen icon, position it on the • Changing the Wallpaper • current page. Once complete, release the screen to lock the Adding and Deleting Home Screens • new shortcut into its new position on the current screen. Creating Shortcuts Adding a shortcut via the Add to Home screen Shortcuts activate a feature or action, or launch an application.
  • Page 35 Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts Adding and Removing Widgets You can change any of your primary shortcuts with the exception Widgets are self-contained applications that reside in either your of the Applications and Home shortcuts. Applications tab or on the main or extended Home screens. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget appears as an on-screen application.
  • Page 36 Tap the icon. Note: This action does not delete the Widget, it just removes it from the current Home screen. At the Delete prompt, tap Yes. The application is deleted. Moving Icons in the Applications Menu Press to activate the Home screen. Note: If you would like to reinstall an application that you have previously to display your current applications.

  • Page 37: Changing The Wallpaper

    Moving Home Screens From the Add to Home window tap Folders. Your phone comes with seven Home screens. You can arrange the Tap an available folder type to place it on your current screens in any order that you want. screen.
  • Page 38 Drag it to the trash can located at the bottom of the screen. Press to return to the main Home screen. Adding and Deleting Home Screens If there are items on the Home screen that can be deleted, You can delete Home screens and then add Home screens later if the Home screen has items.

  • Page 39: Notification Bar

    To add a Home screen, follow these steps: Press to return to the main Home screen. Press to activate the Home screen. You can now add items to your new Home screen. Press and tap Edit. Notification Bar Touch and hold the screen icon that contains and drag The Notification Bar includes a pull-down list to show information it to the new location.

  • Page 40: Memory Card

    Memory Card Clearing Notifications To clear all notifications from the Notification panel: Your device lets you use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card to expand available memory space. This secure digital card From the Home screen, touch and hold the Notification Bar enables you to exchange images, music, and data between until the pull-down displays, then drag down vertically.
  • Page 41 Your SD card is automatically mounted and scanned to see From the Home screen, tap Settings Storage.   the available information on it. Tap Unmount SD card. Unmounting the SD card Tap Format SD card. Unmounting the SD card prevents data corruption and damage to At the Format SD Card confirmation prompt, tap Format SD the SD card while removing it from the slot.

  • Page 42: Section 3: Call Functions

    Section 3: Call Functions Making an International Call This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or From the Home screen, tap , then touch and hold answering calls. .

  • Page 43: Making A Call Using Speed Dial

    Select Add wait to add a wait. A wait will pause the calling Tap the desired Contact to enter the Details page, then tap sequence until you enter a number or press a key. to make a call. Making a Call Using Speed Dial to make the call.

  • Page 44: Making A Call From The Address Book

    Making a Call from the Address Book You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone’s memory. These entries are collectively called the Address Book. For further details about the Address Book feature, see “Finding an Address Book Entry”...

  • Page 45: Dialing Options

    Dialing Options A list of recent calls is displayed. If the number or caller is listed in your Address Book, the associated name is From the Home screen and Application menus, you have the option to access the Dialer and initiate a call by tapping displayed.
  • Page 46 The call detail page is displayed. Tap Create Contact to add Note: If the caller left a voicemail message, associated icons are displayed the caller to your Address Book. and can be selected. The Create contact screen is displayed. The Call log is displayed. Missed calls are identified by the –...

  • Page 47: Call Duration

    Deleting a Call from the Call Log Note: By default, your contacts are automatically saved to your phone. To From the Home screen, tap Logs change where your contacts are saved to, from the main Contacts  screen, press More Settings Save new contacts to.

  • Page 48: Options During A Call

    The following times are displayed for Voice and Data: Add call: displays the dialer so you can call another person. • Keypad: displays the on-screen keypad, where you can enter • • Last call: shows the length of time for the last call. number using DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency).
  • Page 49 Switching Between Calls – Noise suppression on/off: allows you to turn on the Noise Suppression feature when you are in a noisy area. Turn it Off when not needed to When you have an active call and a call on hold, you can switch conserve battery power.
  • Page 50 • Swap: Places the current call on hold and then activates the To temporarily leave the conference call, tap Hold. previous call. The active call will appear in a green box. Tap Swap To rejoin the conference call tap Unhold. again to switch back.
  • Page 51 Use the Volume keys (located on the left side of your phone) The Headset button now appears as and the Headset to adjust the volume. Bluetooth headset is activated. To deactivate the speakerphone, tap Speaker Tap Headset to deactivate the Bluetooth headset Headset Switching off the Microphone (Mute) and reactivate the phone speaker.

  • Page 52: Section 4: Entering Text

    Section 4: Entering Text Entering Text Using the Samsung Keypad This section describes how to select the desired text input method when entering characters into your phone. This section also From a screen where you can enter text, rotate your phone describes the predictive text entry system that reduces the number counterclockwise to a Landscape orientation.

  • Page 53: Changing The Text Input Mode - Keypad

    Changing the Text Input Mode - Keypad There are two main keypad layout keys that will change the on-screen keys within the QWERTY keypad. The available Text Input modes are: Sym and Abc. Symbol/Numeric Mode: activates the number, symbol, and emoticon keys. Abc Mode: activates the default alphabet keys.

  • Page 54: Using Symbol/Numeric Mode

    – or – From within an active text entry screen, tap at the bottom of the screen to access the Samsung keypad settings screen. Tap the desired number, symbol, or emoticon characters. Tap the XT9 field. A checkmark indicates activation.

  • Page 55: Samsung Keypad Settings

    Samsung Keypad Settings Enabling and Configuring Swype For information on changing Samsung Keypad settings, see The Samsung Keypad is the default text input method, so to use “Samsung Keypad settings” on page 109. Swype, you must first change the default keyboard setting.

  • Page 56: Using The Voice To Text Feature

    Tap Input method. At the Speak now prompt, speak clearly and distinctly into the microphone. Tap the Swype option. A green circle should appear next to Swype. Working... is displayed while the software is converting your voice to text. Swype Settings The text is displayed in the message.

  • Page 57: Section 5: Contacts And Your Address Book

    Section 5: Contacts and Your Address Book This section allows you to manage your daily contacts by storing Tap the Given name and Family name fields and use the their name and number in your Address Book. Address Book on-screen keypad to enter names for each entry. For more entries can be sorted by name, entry, or group.
  • Page 58 Tap the Email address field and use the keypad to enter the Tap any of the following fields that you want to add to your Email address. new contact: • Groups: assign the contact to a group. The Work button initially displays next to the Email Work •...

  • Page 59: Editing An Existing Contact

    Editing an Existing Contact Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers When you call automated systems, you are often required to enter When editing an existing contact, you can tap a field and change a password or account number. Instead of manually entering the or delete the information, or you can add additional fields to the numbers each time, you can store the numbers in your Contacts contact’s list of information.

  • Page 60: Joining Contacts

    Within the Contacts list (sorted alphabetically), tap a letter Tap a phone icon to call the associated number or tap a on the right side of the display to quickly jump to the message icon to send a message. contacts beginning with that letter. For more information, refer to “Creating and Sending Messages”...
  • Page 61 you synchronize your phone with these accounts, each account Tap the second contact entry (the entry you want to join an creates a separate contact entry in the Contacts list. entry to). The second contact is now joined with the first and If one of your contacts (Amy Smith, for example) has a regular the account information is merged into one screen.

  • Page 62: Synchronizing Contacts

    Marking a Contact as Default have an active Google or Microsoft Exchange account, current Contact entries, and be signed into your account via the phone. When you use applications such as the Voice Dialer or other With syncing, any Contacts entries (with phone numbers, email messaging type applications, the application needs to know which addresses, pictures, etc.) are updated and synced between the information is primary (default) in a contact entry list.

  • Page 63: Address Book Options

    Address Book Options – View SNS Friends: allows you to get contacts from your friends on Windows Live Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, Facebook, or LinkedIn. You can You can access Address Book options while at the main Address also get contacts from Corporate or Google accounts. Tap Add Book page or while in the details page for a specific entry.

  • Page 64: Groups

     • Print namecard: allows you to print the contact’s namecard to a Tap all of the contacts you want to remove from this group. Samsung printer using Wi-Fi. A green checkmark will appear next to their name. Tap Remove.

  • Page 65: Address Book Favourites

    Creating a New Group Make modifications to the Group Name or Ringtone fields as required. From the Home screen, tap Contacts   Groups Create.   Tap Add member to add more contacts to this group. Groups Tap the Group name field and use the on-screen keypad to Tap Save to save your changes.

  • Page 66: Managing Address Book Entries

    Using the Service Dialing Numbers Within the Contacts list, touch and hold a contact that you want to remove from your favourites list. You can view the list of Service Dialing Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider. These numbers may include emergency numbers, customer service numbers, and directory inquiries.

  • Page 67: Section 6: Multimedia

    Section 6: Multimedia This section explains how to use the multimedia features of your The following Music Player controls are available: phone, including Music Player, Video Player, Gallery, Camera, and Pause the song. Camcorder. Start the song after being paused. Music Press and hold to rewind the song.

  • Page 68: Using Playlists

    Music Player Settings Note: If settings such as Repeat and Shuffle are not visible on the screen, tap anywhere on the screen. The Music Player Settings menu allows you to set preferences for the music player such as whether you want the music to play in the background, sound effects, and how the music menu displays.

  • Page 69: Videos

    Tap the Playlists tab. Tap the checkbox to the right of each track you want to remove from this playlist, or tap Select all to remove all the Press Create.  music tracks from this playlist, then tap Remove. Type a name for this playlist in the field and tap Save. Editing a Playlist Adding Music to a Playlist To edit the name of a playlist:...

  • Page 70: Gallery

    Gallery Start the video after being paused. The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos. For Press and hold to rewind the video. Tap to photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a go to previous video. slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or contact image, and share as a picture message.

  • Page 71: Camera

    • Send via: allows you to send the picture via Bluetooth, Email, • Subtitles: selects whether subtitles are displayed on the screen Gmail, Messaging, or Wi-Fi. during a video (this option is greyed out if subtitles are not available). • Delete: allows you to delete the picture. Tap Confirm deletions Camera and the picture will be deleted.
  • Page 72 Using the phone’s display screen as a viewfinder, adjust the Storage Display Image image by aiming the camera at the subject. Front Storage Facing Before you take a picture, you can zoom in or out using the Mode Camera Up and Down Volume keys or by placing two fingers on the Flash screen and pinching them together or moving them apart.

  • Page 73: Camera Options

    Camera Options Flash: allows you to set the flash options to Off, On, or Auto Options are represented by icons across both sides of the screen. flash. Shooting mode: allows you to set the shooting mode. Camera / Camcorder Mode: allows you to take a photo or Options are: video.
  • Page 74 Settings (continued): Effects: allows you to change the color tone or apply special effects to the photo. Options include: None, Negative, Scene mode: optimizes camera settings for specific types of Grayscale, and Sepia. scenes. Options include None, Portrait, Landscape, Night, Sports, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dawn, Fall colour, Firework, Resolution: allows you to set the image size to either: 8M Text, Candlelight, and Backlight.
  • Page 75 Image Viewer Options Settings (continued): After you take a photo, you can access various options from the Auto contrast: improves the image when there is excessive Image Viewer. variation of light intensity. Image Guidelines: allows you to turn the guidelines On or Off. Image quality: allows you to set the image quality to: Superfine, Fine, or Normal.
  • Page 76 – Set as: allows you to assign the current image as either your current Create folder: create a new sub-folder in the current folder. Can be on • either the Phone or Memory Card. Wallpaper or as a Contact icon to display for a specific entry within your Address Book.

  • Page 77: Using The Camcorder

    Editing a Photo Touch and drag the orange crop box anywhere on the picture. You can edit your photos using the Photo editor application on your phone. For more information, refer to “Photo editor” on Tap Save to assign the wallpaper image. Tap Cancel to stop page 71.

  • Page 78: Camcorder Options

    Tap the Video key ( ) to begin shooting video. The red Recording mode: allows you to set the recording mode to: light will blink while recording. Normal, which is limited only by available space on the Tap the Video key ( ) again to stop the recording and save destination location, Limit for MMS, which is limited by MMS size restrictions, and Self recording which activates the...
  • Page 79 Settings (continued): Video quality: allows you to set the video quality to: Superfine, Fine, or Normal. Recording mode: allows you to set the recording mode to: Normal, which is limited only by available space on the Guidelines: allows you to turn the onscreen guidelines On destination location, Limit for MMS, which is limited by MMS or Off.

  • Page 80: Accessing Videos

    Share: offers several ways to share your video. Options are: AllShare, Delete: allows you to delete selected videos. Tap the checkmark, to turn it • • Bluetooth, Email, Facebook, Gmail, Messaging, Wi-Fi, and YouTube. green, next to any file or folder you want to delete, then tap Delete. Delete: allows you to delete the current video.

  • Page 81: Photo Editor

    Photo editor While viewing a video, you can also adjust the screen view. Screen view allows you to select Original Size, Full-Screen, or The Photo editor application provides basic editing functions for Full-Screen in Ratio to view your video. pictures that you take on your phone. Along with basic image tuning like brightness, contrast, and color it also provides a wide Note: The screen view icons are a three-way toggle.
  • Page 82 • Share: allows you to share your photo via AllShare, Bluetooth, Move: use the move feature to move a photo around Email, Facebook, Gmail, Messaging, Picasa, or Wi-Fi. when you are zoomed in and the entire photo is not showing on the screen. tap and drag your finger on the image.

  • Page 83: Section 7: Messaging

    Section 7: Messaging This section describes how to send and receive different types of Important!: Adding an image, a sound file, or a video clip to a text message messages. It also includes the features and functionality changes the message from a text message to a multimedia associated with messaging.

  • Page 84: Message Options

    • Delete threads: allows you to delete any message thread. Select Note: Enter additional recipients by separating each entry with a semicolon (;) the message thread to delete and a green checkmark will appear then using the previous procedure. next to the message. Tap Delete. Options while composing a message Tap the Tap to enter message field and use the on-screen While composing a message, press...

  • Page 85: Viewing New Received Messages

    Adding Additional Text Capture picture: allows you to temporarily exit the message, take a • photo with phone’s camera, and then add it to your message by tapping You can copy text such as names, phone numbers, and events Save. from your Contacts, Calendar or a Memo.

  • Page 86: Deleting Messages

    Open the Notification Bar and select the message. For more Touch and hold the message thread to display the following information, refer to “Notification Bar” on page 29. options: – or – • View contact: displays the contact’s information. This option only displays if the sender is in your Contacts list.

  • Page 87: Message Search

    Tap Delete. • Delete old messages: deletes old messages when the limit is reached, rather than causing an error message. At the Delete prompt, tap OK to delete or Cancel to cancel. • Text message limit: allows you to set a limit on how many text Message Search messages are allowed in one conversation.

  • Page 88: Using Email

    • Creation mode: allows you to select the MMS message creation There are currently two main types of email accounts on your mode: Restricted, Warning or Free. phone: Internet-based email (Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, etc.), and ® Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (Corporate email or Outlook –...
  • Page 89 Opening an Email If you already have other email accounts set up, tap the account name field (upper-left) to open the email account From the Home screen, tap Email  list page, press and then tap Add account. Tap the account name field (upper-left) to open the email Enter your Email address and Password information.
  • Page 90 Configuring Email Settings To add additional carbon copy recipients, press then tap Add Cc/Bcc. From the Home screen, tap Email  • Use the Cc field to carbon copy additional recipients. Select an account. • Use the Bcc field to blind copy additional recipients. From the email list screen, press and then tap More...
  • Page 91 Setting Up a Microsoft Exchange Email account • Email notifications: Activates the email notification icon to appear within the Notifications area of the status bar when new email is From the Home screen, tap Email  received. If this is the first email account on your phone, enter your •...
  • Page 92 If necessary, tap the account name field (upper-left) to open Important!: If your exchange server requires this feature, leaving this field the email account list. unchecked can prevent connection. Select an exchange email account and tap an email If your connection fails, you can be prompted to manually message.
  • Page 93 Configuring Microsoft Exchange Email Settings • Use the Bcc field to blind copy additional recipients. Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject. Press and then tap Accounts and   sync. Tap the email text field and compose your email message. adjacent to the Microsoft Exchange account field To add a file attachment (picture, video, audio file, etc.), tap to reveal the account’s synchronization settings screen.

  • Page 94: Using Gmail

    • Period to sync email to assign the sync range for your incoming • Email notifications enables the phone to display a status bar icon and outgoing email messages between your phone and your when new email messages have been received. external exchange server.
  • Page 95 Enter the recipient’s Email address in the To field. Note: You must sign in to your Gmail account in order to access Gmail. Separate multiple recipient email addresses with a comma. Tap Next. Press and tap Add Cc/Bcc to add a carbon or blind copy. tap Create and follow the If you do not have a Google account, Enter the subject of this message in the Subject field.

  • Page 96: Using Instant Messaging (Im)

     Follow the on-screen instructions to use Google Talk. Read the Samsung Social Hub Terms and Conditions, then Note: The Network confirms your login and processes. This could take up to 5 tap the I accept all the terms above checkbox and tap Agree minutes to complete.

  • Page 97: Section 8: Changing Your Settings

    Section 8: Changing Your Settings This section explains the various settings for your phone. From the Home screen, tap Settings Wireless   Wireless and Network and network Wi-Fi settings.  Flight mode Configure the settings as desired. Flight mode allows you to use phone features that do not require Wi-Fi wireless communication when you are in an airplane or in any To turn Wi-Fi on:...
  • Page 98 WPS Button Connection Enter the SSID (Service Set Identifier) and Security settings then tap Save. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a standard for easy and secure wireless network set up and connection by pushing a button instead of entering a network name and wireless security PIN. To Note: An SSID is a unique key that identifies a wireless LAN.

  • Page 99: Bluetooth Settings

    Device Name Tap Connect. The direct connection is established. Activate Bluetooth. When prompted to complete the connection, tap OK. The status field now reads “Connected” and the connected From the Home screen, tap Settings Wireless   device is shown within the Wi-Fi Direct devices listing. and network Bluetooth settings and tap Device name.

  • Page 100: Usb Utilities

    Note: You can not mount your phone’s microSD card to your computer while using the USB tethering feature. If additional software or USB drivers From the Home screen, tap Settings Wireless   are required, navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads and network USB utilities Connect storage to PC.  ...
  • Page 101 For more information, see see “Tethering” on page 158. Also see Tap Enable Encryption to make a checkmark (if desired). “Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot” on page 159. Tap DNS search domains, add a name for DNS search using VPN settings the keypad, then tap OK. The VPN settings menu allows you to set up and manage Virtual To establish a L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol): Private Networks (VPNs).
  • Page 102 Tap Set VPN server, add a name using the keypad, then tap To establish a L2TP/IPSec CRT (Certificate based L2TP/ IPSec): Tap Add L2TP/IPSec CRT VPN. Tap Set IPsec pre-shared key, enter a key and tap OK. Tap VPN name, add a name for this connection using the Tap Enable L2TP Secret to make a checkmark (if desired).
  • Page 103 Mobile networks Tap Data roaming to allow/not allow connection to data services while roaming outside your network. green Before you use applications such as Google Maps and find your location or search for places of interest, you must enable the checkmark indicates the feature is enabled.

  • Page 104: Call Settings

    Default setup options transfer speed but extends battery life, or HSPA only. A check mark displays next to the selected option to indicate Your phone default is set to Automatic (to automatically search for an available network). You can set this option to Manual to select a that it is active.

  • Page 105: Set Reject Messages

    Call answering/ending to manually add numbers to the Reject list. From the Call Settings menu, tap Call answering/ending. To automatically reject all unknown calls, tap Unknown to create a checkmark. The following options are available: Set reject messages • Answering key: allows you to accept incoming calls by pressing the Home key.
  • Page 106 Additional settings • Forward when busy: forwards all incoming calls when your phone is busy. From the Call Settings menu, tap Additional settings. • Forward when unanswered: automatically forwards incoming Tap one of the following options: calls when the phone is not answered. •...

  • Page 107: Sound Settings

    Silent mode Note: Not all SIM cards use a PIN2 code. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display. Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from The PIN2 code is provided by your carrier. Entering an incorrect PIN2 making noise, in a theater for example.
  • Page 108 Audible Tone Settings Tap OK. Vibration intensity The Audible touch tones and Audible selection options are used to select the sounds made when you use the dialing pad or make a From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound   ...

  • Page 109: Display Settings

    Display Settings • Animation: determines whether any window elements animate. Selections are: No animations, Some animations, or All In this menu, you can change various settings for the display such animations. as the font, orientation, pop-up notifications, puzzle lock feature, •...

  • Page 110: Power Saving Mode

    Power Saving Mode • Turn Off GPS to disable the GPS location system when not in use. This feature allows you set the phone to automatically switch to • Turn off Sync to disable the feature when the phone is not power saving mode when the battery is low and configure synchronizing with the server.
  • Page 111 Tap Use wireless networks to enable location information and security. using the wireless network. Tap Set up screen lock and select one of the following Use GPS satellites options: • None: disables screen unlock security. This option allows the phone to determine your location accurately to street level.

  • Page 112: Select Device Administrators

    Set up SIM card lock Visible passwords Prevent another user from using your SIM card to make Displays the phone password as you type it instead of displaying unauthorized calls or from accessing information stored on your an asterisk (*) in place of each character. SIM card by protecting the information using a PIN code.

  • Page 113: Applications

    From the Home screen, tap Settings Location Tap Clear storage to clear the storage (SD card or phone   and security. memory) of all contents and reset the credentials password. Applications Tap Select device administrators. This phone can be used for Android development. You can write Select a device administrator and follow the prompts.
  • Page 114 Manage Applications Tap the application you want to uninstall and tap Uninstall. This feature allows you to manage your phone’s applications. At the prompt, tap OK to uninstall the application. You can also view the amount of memory or resources used as At the Uninstall finished prompt, tap OK.
  • Page 115 Battery usage To stop a service from running on your phone: From the Home screen, tap Settings   This option provides a graphical display of the battery power used by various system components. Applications Running services.  From the Home screen, tap Settings ...

  • Page 116: Accounts And Synchronization

    Accounts and Synchronization Motion Your phone provides the ability to synchronize data from a variety This feature allows you to assign specific functions to certain of different sources or sites, including Google, a corporate phone actions that are detected by both the accelerometer and Microsoft Exchange Email Server, and other social sites such as gyroscope.

  • Page 117: Privacy

    Privacy Tap Factory data reset. Set data backup and restore configurations, or reset the phone to If you want to erase all data on your USB storage, such as erase all personal data. music and photos, tap the Format USB storage checkbox to From the Home screen, tap Settings Privacy.

  • Page 118: Language And Keyboard

    Touch Format SD card to erase the memory card and Select input method prepare it for use with your phone. There are two input methods available: Samsung keypad and USB storage Swype. Samsung keypad is the default text input method.
  • Page 119 Provides information about the current Swype application version. helpful user information. Swype Advanced settings Samsung Keypad settings Advanced settings provide access to Swype operation From this menu you can set Samsung keypad options. parameters. From the Home screen, tap Settings Language ...
  • Page 120 Tap the Auto-append field to automatically add predictions to Tap Tutorial for a short tutorial on using the Samsung the word you are typing. keypad.

  • Page 121: Voice Input And Output

    (TTS) synthesis engine. • Default engine: sets the speech synthesis engine that will be used for the spoken text. Choices include: Samsung TTS and From the Home screen, tap Settings Voice input ...

  • Page 122: Accessibility Settings

    • Samsung TTS: configures the Samsung TTS setting for voice From the Home screen, tap Settings Date and   effects and displays a list of installed languages. time. • Pico TTS: displays the pico TTS installed languages. Tap Automatic to allow automatic setting of the date and...
  • Page 123 To access phone information: • Kernel version: displays the kernel version loaded on this handset. From the Home screen, tap Settings About   • Build number: displays the software, build number. phone. The following information displays: • Status: displays the battery status, the level of the battery Note: Firmware, baseband, kernel and build numbers may be required by a (percentage), the phone number for this device, the network service representative when troubleshooting service problems or when...

  • Page 124: Section 9: Connections

    Section 9: Connections Your phone is equipped with features that allow you to quickly To scroll through a website, sweep the screen with your connect to the web, Bluetooth devices or a PC. finger in an up or down motion. Internet Sweep the screen left to right to move laterally across a web The Internet browser is your access to the mobile web.

  • Page 125: Using Bookmarks

    “Browser Settings” on page 117. Bookmarks page. From the Bookmarks page you can also view – Print: provides print access on compatible Samsung printers. your Most visited websites and view your History. Search the Internet...

  • Page 126: Editing Bookmarks

    • Bookmark last-viewed page: Creates a new bookmark for the last • Delete bookmark: Allows you to delete a bookmark. For more webpage that you viewed. information, refer to “Deleting Bookmarks” on page 116. • List/Thumbnail view: Select Thumbnail view (default) to view a •...

  • Page 127: Browser Settings

    Using Most Visited At the Delete confirmation window, tap OK. Emptying the Cookies The Most visited list provides you with a list of your most visited websites. These entries can be used to return to previously A cookie is a small file placed on your phone by a visited website. unmarked web pages.

  • Page 128: Wi-Fi

    • Load images: Allows web page images to be loaded along with • Remember form data: Allows the device to store data from any the text components of a loaded website. previously filled out forms. Remove the checkmark to disable this function.
  • Page 129 requires access to a Wireless Access Point (WAP). The WAP can Note: When you select an open network you are automatically connected. either be Open (unsecured), or Secured (requiring knowledge of the Router name and password). If required, enter the wireless password and tap Connect. Turning Wi-Fi On Manually add a new network connection By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off.
  • Page 130 Wi-Fi Advanced Settings and network Wi-Fi settings.  The Wi-Fi settings - Advanced menu allows you to configure many Tap the Wi-Fi field to deactivate the feature. The green of your device’s Wi-Fi services, including: checkmark will be removed. Setting your Wi-Fi sleep policy •...

  • Page 131: Bluetooth

    Sharing Information with Connected Device If you are currently connected to a Wi-Fi network, a prompt will display Current network will be disconnected. Tap OK to To share Videos, Photos, or other information with the connected device, follow these steps: continue.

  • Page 132: Bluetooth Settings

    as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled Displays when Bluetooth is connected (paired) and handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless devices. The communicating. Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 30 feet. Bluetooth Settings Turning Bluetooth On and Off The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the To turn Bluetooth on: characteristics of your device’s Bluetooth service, including:...
  • Page 133 Enter a new name. To pair your device with another Bluetooth device: Verify Bluetooth is active. Tap OK to complete the rename process. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Visible. To make your device visible: Your device must be visible to successfully pair with an Verify Bluetooth is active.
  • Page 134 Deleting a paired device (unpair) Note: Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time process. Once a pairing has been created, the devices will continue to recognize their Deleting a device from your list removes its “connection record” partnership and exchange information without having to re-enter a and requires that you re-enter all the pairing information in order to passcode again.

  • Page 135: Tethering

    Note: You can not mount your phone’s microSD card to your computer while A green checkmark will appear next to each entry you using the USB tethering feature. If additional software or USB drivers are required, navigate to and select Support  http://www.samsung.ca select. Downloads. Tap Send. From the Home screen, tap...

  • Page 136: Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

    To disconnect tethering: Note the Network SSID name or enter a new SSID. From the Home screen, tap Settings Wireless   By default, the connection is open and not secured. It is and network Tethering and portable hotspot.  recommended that you secure your hotspot -- tap the Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu to remove the Security field, select WPA2 PSK, enter a password and tap...

  • Page 137: Pc Connections

    Connecting as a Mass Storage Device Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the device and select your phone hotspot from the network list. You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in the device, •...
  • Page 138 Kies Air On your PC, you may be prompted to run a Java plugin for a TransferManagerApplet. Click Run. Kies Air allows you to sync your Windows PC wirelessly with your phone provided they are both on the same network. You can view From your PC, a security warning may be displayed asking and share call logs, videos, photos, music, bookmarks, ringtones, if you want to run this application.

  • Page 139: Section 10: Applications

    Section 10: Applications This section outlines the various applications that are available on From the Home screen, tap AllShare  your phone. If the application is already described in another The AllShare screen is displayed. section of this user manual, then a cross reference to that particular section is provided.

  • Page 140: Calculator

    Calculator • Upload from other devices: select whether uploads from other devices are accepted. Tap Always accept, Always ask, or Always Using this feature you can use the phone as a calculator. The reject. calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions; addition, •...

  • Page 141: Calendar

    Calendar Calendar View Event List With the Calendar feature, you can consult the calendar by day, week, or month; create events; and set alarms to act as reminders. Previous Month Next Month If your phone is linked to a Google account, both new and existing entries are synchronized between your phone and your online Current Day Google account.

  • Page 142: Camera

    Event List • Settings: displays the following calendar settings: – Calendars: displays all calendars they you have created. The Event List displays all events that you have added for all dates – Default view: allows you to set the default view to Month, Week, Day, in the order that they appear.
  • Page 143 Alarm Tap the Alarm tone field and select either Sounds or Go to My files. Select a sound to use as an alarm ringtone then tap This feature allows you to set an alarm to ring at a specific time. OK to activate the ringtone.
  • Page 144 Turning Off an Alarm Tap Add city to add another city to the World Clock. To stop an alarm when it sounds, touch and sweep the Scroll and select the desired city, or tap in the search field to icon to the right. locate a city.
  • Page 145 From the Home screen, tap Clock When the time has elapsed, the timer plays an alarm. To   Stopwatch. stop the alarm when it sounds, touch and slide to the right. Tap Start to start the stopwatch counter. Desk clock Tap Lap to capture a lap time.

  • Page 146: Contacts

    Contacts Email You can manage your contacts by storing their name and number Email enables you to review and create email using various email in your Address Book. Address Book entries can be sorted by services. The device alerts you when you receive an email name, entry, or group.

  • Page 147: Gallery

    Gallery Internet The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos. For Opens the browser to start surfing the web. The browser is fully photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a optimized and provides advanced functionality to enhance the Internet slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or caller image, and share as a browsing feature on your phone.
  • Page 148 Sharing your Location with Friends Latitude Options From the Latitude map screen, tap to display your From the map display, press to display the following Latitude friends. At first, only your name is displayed. options: • Search: allows you to search for a place of interest. Press Add friends.

  • Page 149: Maps

    – Terms, Privacy & Notices: displays the Terms and Conditions, Tap Use GPS satellites to enable location determination Privacy Policy, o r Legal Notices information. Select the desired using GPS satellites. information from the pop-up menu. Tap Use sensor aiding to enhance positioning and save –...
  • Page 150 • Places: provides access to the places menu where you can the screen displays the address box, tap the box to open the quickly locate and find information about a business or person. details screen and tap the star in the upper-right corner. For more information, refer to “Places”...

  • Page 151: Market

    Market Create a memo From the Home screen, tap Memo Android Market provides access to downloadable applications and  games to install on your phone. Android Market also allows you to Tap Create memo. provide feedback and comments about an application, or flag an application that might be incompatible with your phone.

  • Page 152: Messaging

    Messaging Edit a Memo From the Home screen, tap Memo This application allows you to use the Short Message Service  (SMS) to send and receive short text messages to and from other Tap a memo to open the file. mobile phones.

  • Page 153: Music

    Tap the Add location area of the screen, enter text, then tap – Publish: allows you to publish your diary to Facebook. – Send via: allows you to send your Diary entry by Email or Messaging. Done. At the Mini Diary screen, press to display the following Tap the Tap to add text area of the screen and enter text options:...

  • Page 154: Navigation

    Enabling GPS For more information, refer to “Accessing Pictures” on page 66. Also, see “Accessing Videos” on page 70. Before you use Navigation, you must enable location • Android: the Android folder stores files that are used in Android determination using GPS satellites. applications.
  • Page 155 • Driving/Walking: configures the method of travel. Selection of Layers: allows you to add information layers to the map or change the • Walking negates the need to track traffic jams and obstructions. view: – Driving mode enables the Settings feature that allows you to •...

  • Page 156: News & Weather

    • More: includes the following options: Tip: To view a complete list of directions to your destination, tap on the – Help: takes you to the Google Navigation (Beta) Help web page. map screen. – Terms, Privacy & Notices: displays Terms and Conditions for News &...

  • Page 157: Photo Editor

    – or – – Refresh settings: allows you to choose options for updating content. – Application version: displays the application version number. Tap the Maps icon (upper-right) to see the location of the Photo editor listed places on the map. The Photo editor application provides basic editing functions for Quickoffice pictures that you take on your phone.

  • Page 158: Samsung Apps

    Samsung Apps experience. E-mails, instant messaging, social network contents, and calendar contents from all major service providers are Samsung Apps allows you to easily download an abundance of available. useful applications to your phone and to keep them updated. To access Social Hub, follow these steps:...

  • Page 159: Tags

    Tags Tap Create task to start a new task entry. This application is used for organizing and sharing Near Field Tap the Name field and enter a task name using the keypad. Communication (NFC) tags. You can scan a tag by turning on your Tap the Due date field and enter a due date name using the device and placing it near the tag.

  • Page 160: Videos

    memory status. It can also be used to terminate processes and From the Home screen, tap Voice Recorder  applications. To start recording, tap and speak into the Record From the Home screen, tap Task manager  microphone. The Task Manager options are located at the top of the During the recording process you can tap Stop Stop screen.

  • Page 161: Voice Search

    – Default name: allows you to choose the name prefix for your When the screen loads you can begin searching and recordings. For example, if your Default name is Voice, your viewing posted videos. recordings will be named Voice 001, Voice 002, Voice 003, etc. –...

  • Page 162: Section 11: Health And Safety Information

    Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Keep phone from children and pets Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small cause serious injuries or damage to your phone.

  • Page 163: Safety Precautions

    Turn off your phone whenever directed by in a certain area. warning signs or instructions. Your phone could cause explosions Use only Samsung-approved accessories or fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and transfer areas or Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause blasting areas.

  • Page 164: Warranty Disclaimer: Proper Use Of A Touch Screen Handset

    manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference Your phone may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields. Do • problems you experience. not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for Protect batteries and chargers from damage extended periods of time.

  • Page 165: Important Usage Information

    Understanding How Your Phone Operates FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s PROPERTY DAMAGE. turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls INSTRUCTIONS.

  • Page 166: Radio Frequency Safety

    Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals with your To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please • fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth. separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local, free battery return system.
  • Page 167 Acknowledging special precautions and Industry Canada Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) notice The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless handset. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, Rules.

  • Page 168: Section 12: Warranty Information

    Product; (j) any other acts which are not the fault of What is Not Covered? This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper SAMSUNG; or (i) Product used or purchased outside the United States or use of Product by Purchaser. This Limited Warranty does not cover: (a) Canada.
  • Page 169 SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified. such Product. What are SAMSUNG's Obligations? During the applicable warranty What Are The Limits On Samsung's Warranty/liability? EXCEPT AS period, SAMSUNG will repair or replace, at SAMSUNG’s sole SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN, option, without charge to Purchaser, any defective component part PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS,"...
  • Page 170 WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO WARRANTY WHICH PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ALWAYS BE CONSTRUED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS.
  • Page 171 Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc.

  • Page 173: Index

    Index Numerics Applications Browser Calculator Calculator Calendar Email Call Barring Abc mode Google Mail Call Functions Address Book Google Maps 3-Way Calling (Multi-Party Calling) Adding a New Contact memo Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers messaging Address Book Using the Camcorder Adjusting the Call Volume Deleting Address Book Entries Using the Camera...
  • Page 174 Saving the Missed Call Number to Cookies Account Setup Address Book Emptying Composing Searching for a Number in Address Creating a Playlist Configuring Settings Book Deleting Message Using the Speakerphone Opening Data Roaming Viewing All Calls Refreshing Messages Activate/Deactivate Viewing Missed Calls Diary Call Waiting Display...
  • Page 175 Editing a Caller Group Live Wallpapers Signing into Email Lock Screen Signing into Gmail Wallpaper Types of Messages Health and Safety Information microSD Card Home key microSD card Home Screen Managing Applications Installing Wallpaper Moving Third-party Applications to Removing HSPA+ Card microSDHC card Maps...
  • Page 176 Front View Auto-Rotate icons Screen Timeout Rear View SD Card Music Player Side View Search Bar adding music Switching On/Off Service Dialing Numbers creating a playlist Pico TTS Settings removing music Pictures enabling wireless network locations Mute Gallery My Files Places Shortcuts Power Saving Mode...
  • Page 177 Symbol/Numeric mode Rear View System memory Side Views Warranty Information System Recovery USB connections Weather as a mass storage device USB settings Task Widgets as a mass storage device Task Manager Android Market mass storage device Tethering Calculator USB storage Activating Calendar Use GPS Satellites...

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