Samsung Galaxy Mini GT-S5570 User Manual

Samsung Galaxy Mini GT-S5570 User Manual

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  • Page 1 GT-S5570 user manual...
  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device. 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 Wi-Fi Alliance. Samsung Electronics. • All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Trademarks • SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ™ ™ • The Android logo, Google Search , Google Maps ™...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ..........Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys .. 22 Get to know the idle screen ......22 Unpack ..............9 Access applications .......... 24 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ..9 Customise your device ........26 Charge the battery ...........
  • Page 6 Calling ..............37 Contacts .............. 65 Messaging ............41 Calendar .............. 69 Google Mail ............43 Memo ..............70 Mail by Samsung ..........44 Voice recorder ............ 71 Messenger ............46 Web ............Talk ............... 47 Internet ............... 72 Social Hub ............48 Maps ..............
  • Page 7 Tools ............YouTube .............. 79 News & Weather ..........80 Clock ..............91 Samsung Apps ..........81 Calculator ............92 Market ..............82 My files ..............92 Quickoffice ............93 Connectivity ......... SIM Toolkit ............93 Bluetooth ............83 Task manager ............ 94 Wi-Fi ..............
  • Page 8 Troubleshooting ........ Sound ..............97 Display ..............98 Safety precautions ......Location and security ........99 Applications ............ 100 Index ............ Accounts and sync ......... 100 Privacy .............. 101 SD card and phone storage ......101 Search ............... 101 Language and keyboard ......102 Voice input and output ........
  • Page 9: 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 10 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 11: 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 Replace the back cover.
  • Page 12: 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 13: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is Plug one end (micro-USB) of the PC data cable into the no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the multifunction jack. device and then from the power outlet. Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port Do not remove the battery before removing the on a PC.
  • Page 14 Samsung uses approved industry standards for Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of memory cards, but some brands may not be fully the device. compatible with your device. Using an incompatible Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts memory card may damage your device or the facing down.
  • Page 15: Remove The Memory Card

    › › Remove the memory card Format the memory card Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause removal. incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device. Settings SD card In Idle mode, select...
  • Page 16: Attach A Hand Strap (Optional)

    Attach a hand strap (optional) Remove the back cover. Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection. Replace the back cover. Assembling...
  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting started Get to know your device › Device layout Turn your device on and off Earpiece To turn on your device, Proximity sensor Press and hold [ Volume key If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the Touch screen on-screen instructions to set up your device.
  • Page 18 › Keys Multifunction jack Function Headset jack Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus Camera lens Power/ Lock (press and hold); Lock the touch screen. Back cover Power/Lock key Open a list of options available on Menu the current screen;...
  • Page 19 › Indicator icons Icon Definition Icons shown on the display may vary depending on GPS activated your region or service provider. Call in progress Icon Definition Call on hold No signal Speakerphone activated Signal strength Missed call GPRS network connected Synchronised with the web UMTS network connected Uploading data...
  • Page 20: 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...
  • Page 21 • 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 22: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And Keys

    → Scroll left or right to a screen mode (Orange or You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any Samsung Home). unwanted device operations. To lock, press [ ]. To unlock, turn on the screen and drag Select Set.
  • Page 23: Use The Shortcuts Panel

    › Remove items from the idle screen Select the item category an item: → • Widgets /Orange Widgets/Android Widgets: Add Tap and hold an item to remove. widgets. Widgets are small applications that provide The trash bin appears at the bottom of the idle screen. convenient functions and information on your idle screen.
  • Page 24: Access Applications

    › Add or remove panels to the idle screen When you are finished, press [ In Samsung Home mode, you can add or remove panels of the idle screen to organise widgets according to your Access applications preferences and needs.
  • Page 25 Select an application. • When you use applications provided by Google, In Samsung Home mode, you can reorganise the you must have a Google account. If you do not applications in the application list by changing their order have a Google account, sign up for a Google or grouping them into categories to suit your preferences account.
  • Page 26: 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 27: Change Your Ringtone

    Save or Set wallpaper. Select • ] and select Silent mode. Press and hold [ Samsung is not responsible for any use of default › Change your ringtone images or wallpapers provided on your device. › In Idle mode, open the application list and select...
  • Page 28 • If you forget your PIN or password, bring your Select Confirm. device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Set an unlock PIN code • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security codes or private information or other damages In Idle mode, open the application list and select caused by illegal software.
  • Page 29: Enter Text

    Set an unlock password Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the device. In Idle mode, open the application list and select • If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, your Settings Location and security Set screen lock...
  • Page 30: Change The Keyboard Type

    You can change the keyboard type. Tap and hold the text input field and select Input method a keyboard type → (Swype or Samsung keypad). › Enter text using the Swype keyboard Select the first character of a word and drag your finger to the second character without releasing the finger from the screen.
  • Page 31: Enter Text Using The Samsung Keypad

    To view help information for using the Swype Switch between Symbol mode and ABC/ keyboard, tap and hold . Number mode. › Enter text using the Samsung keypad Insert a space. Delete characters. Portrait keypad types and select a text Select →...
  • Page 32 Enter text by voice; This icon is available only hold the text input field and select Input method → when you activate the voice input feature a keypad type. for the Samsung keypad. This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language. Getting started...
  • Page 33: Download Applications From Android Market

    › Download applications from Copy and paste text Android Market While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications. Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality Place the cursor where you want to start. can be extended by installing additional applications.
  • Page 34: Download Files From The Web

    Download files from the web Select an item category an item. → Select Install (for free items) or Buy. When you download files or web applications from the If you select Install, select OK to download the item web, your device saves them in a memory card. immediately.
  • Page 35: Synchronise Data

    Synchronise data Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. You can synchronise data with various web servers and For online community services, such as Facebook or back up or restore your data. MySpace, enter your user name and password and Once the synchronisation is completed, your device stays select Log in.
  • Page 36: Synchronise Data Manually

    › Synchronise data manually In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Accounts and sync. → Select an account. Press [ Sync now. Your device will start → synchronising the data you set for synchronisation. Getting started...
  • Page 37: Communication

    Communication Make a call In Idle mode, open the application list and select Keypad, and enter an area code and a phone → number. Calling Select to make a call. Learn to use calling functions, such as making and End call. To end the call, select answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features.
  • Page 38: Call An International Number

    • Reject a call To place a call on hold or retrieve a held call during a call, press and hold the headset button. When a call comes in, drag left until it reaches the dot. • To end a call, press the headset button. The caller will hear a busy tone.
  • Page 39: View And Dial Missed Calls

    › • View and dial missed calls To open the dialling screen, select Dialpad. • To listen and talk to the other party via a Bluetooth Your device will display calls you have missed. To dial the headset, select Headset. number of a missed call, open the shortcuts panel and •...
  • Page 40: View Call Logs

    Set call waiting Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card and select OK. Call waiting is a network feature to alert you of an incoming call while you are on a previous call. FDN list and add contacts to be used in FDN Select mode.
  • Page 41: Messaging

    Select a log to view its details. Select Contacts. From the detail view, you can dial the number, send You can enter a number manually or select one from a message to the number or add the number to the the logs or contact groups by selecting another option.
  • Page 42: Listen To Voice Mail Messages

    Select contacts and select Add. Select a contact. Select Tap to compose and enter your message text. Select a text or multimedia message from the message thread. Insert smiley. To insert emoticons, press [ → › Select an option and add an item. →...
  • Page 43: Google Mail

    Google Mail Enter a name or address in the recipient field. Enter a subject and message. ™ You can retrieve new email messages from Google Mail to your Inbox. When you access this application, the Inbox To attach an image file, press [ Attach a file.
  • Page 44: Mail By Samsung

    Select the label of the messages you want to view. You can organise your email by labelling your messages or adding stars to mark important messages. You can sort Mail by Samsung messages by label filter. Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or Add a label to a message company email account.
  • Page 45: Set Up An Email Account

    → Select Contacts. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Mail by Samsung. You can enter an email address manually or select one from the logs or contact groups by selecting another Enter your email address and password.
  • Page 46: Messenger

    To view an attachment, select the attachment item. To can view them offline. save it to your memory card, select In Idle mode, open the application list and select Mail by Samsung an email account. → Messenger Refresh to update the message list.
  • Page 47: Talk

    › Talk Start a chat ™ Talk. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Learn to chat with friends and family via Google Talk This feature may be unavailable depending on your Select a friend from the friend list. The chat screen region or service provider.
  • Page 48: Social Hub

    Social Hub ™ Learn to access Social Hub , the integrated communication application for Social Network Service (SNS), email, messages, instant messages (IM), contacts or calendar information. Visit socialhub.samsungmobile.com for more details. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Social Hub.
  • Page 49: Entertainment

    Entertainment › Capture a photo In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. Camera Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary can take photos at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels adjustments.
  • Page 50 Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. Number Function Select to take a photo. Check the camera status and settings. • The photo is saved automatically. : Resolution • : Exposure metre type After taking photos, select to view the taken photos. •...
  • Page 51: Capture A Photo By Using Preset

    › › Capture a photo by using preset Capture a photo in Smile shot mode options for various scenes Your camera can recognise people’s faces and help you take photos of their smiling faces. Your camera provides you with predefined settings for various scenes.
  • Page 52: Capture A Series Of Photos

    › › Capture a series of photos Capture a panoramic photo You can easily take a series of photos of moving subjects. You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama This is useful when you are photographing children at play shooting mode.
  • Page 53: Capture A Combined Photo

    Slowly move the device in any direction and align the In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. green frame with the viewfinder. When you have aligned the green frame and Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. viewfinder, the camera will automatically take the next Add me.
  • Page 54: Customise Camera Settings

    › Customise camera settings Before taking a photo, select to access the following → settings: Before taking a photo, select to access the → following options: Setting Function Display the guidelines on the preview Option Function Guidelines screen. Select the length of the delay before Timer Set the camera to display the taken the camera takes a photo.
  • Page 55 › Record a video Number Function Check the camcorder status and In Idle mode, open the application list and select settings. Camera. • : Resolution Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. • : Length of video that can Select to switch to the camcorder.
  • Page 56: 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 Select the length of the delay before Timer videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed.
  • Page 57: Gallery

    Gallery Before recording a video, select to access the → following settings: Learn to view photos and play videos saved on your Setting Function memory card. Display the guidelines on the › Guidelines Supported file formats preview screen. Audio recording Turn the audio on or off.
  • Page 58: View A Photo

    › › View a photo Play a video In Idle mode, open the application list and select In Idle mode, open the application list and select Gallery. Gallery. Select a folder. Select a video (with the icon) to play. To change the view mode, select at the top Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view.
  • Page 59: Music

    The music player supports the following Download from the wireless web. p. 72 ► file formats: mp3, ogg, aac. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies. p. 87 ► To use the music player, you must first insert a memory • card.
  • Page 60 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Activate Shuffle mode. Change the repeat mode (off, repeating one file, or repeating all files). Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (tap and hold). • You can control playback with a headset: Press the headset button to play or pause playback.
  • Page 61: Create A Playlist

    › Create a playlist To turn off the party shuffle feature, press [ Party → shuffle off. In Idle mode, open the application list and select › Music. Customise music player settings Select a category a music file. → In Idle mode, open the application list and select Music.
  • Page 62: 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 63: Add A Radio Station To The Favourites List

    › Add a radio station to the favourites list Number Function Add the current radio station to the Plug a headset into the device. favourites list. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Adjust the volume. radio. Select to turn on the FM radio.
  • Page 64 › 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 Station IDs are available only from Press [ Settings.
  • Page 65: 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 Keypad.
  • Page 66: 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 screen. Scroll up or down on the contact list. ›...
  • Page 67: Copy Contacts

    › Retrieve contacts from your community Enter a name and select a ringtone for the group. accounts Select Save. You can view the list of community website accounts and › Copy contacts select an account to add a contact from the website to your phone contacts.
  • Page 68: 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, In Idle mode, open the application list and select Press [ Import/Export Export to SD card.
  • Page 69: Calendar

    › View social network activities Enter the details of the event as required. You can view the recent activities of contacts in social Select Done. network services, such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. › View events In Idle mode, open the application list and select To change the calendar view, Activities.
  • Page 70: Memo

    › Memo Stop an event alarm If you set an alarm for a calendar event, the event alarm Learn to record important information to save and view at icon will appear at the specified time. a later date. Open the shortcuts panel from the top of the screen. ›...
  • Page 71: Voice Recorder

    › View memos Speak into the microphone. When you are finished recording a memo, select Stop. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Memo. Your memo is saved automatically. Record from the Select a memo to view its details. To record more voice memos, select bottom of the screen.
  • Page 72: 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 of the web page, and select Internet...
  • Page 73 • To reload the current web page, press [ Refresh. → Number Function • Forward. To go to the next page in history, select [ → Enter the web address of a web page • To bookmark the current web page, press [ →...
  • Page 74: 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 browser settings, press [ More → → • To open the web page in the current window, select Settings.
  • Page 75: Maps

    › Access the frequently visited pages or • between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, or inside buildings the recent history • in poor weather In Idle mode, open the application list and select • around high voltage or electromagnetic fields Internet.
  • Page 76: Search For A Specific Location

    Adjust the following settings to activate location Enter a keyword for the location and select services: • To search for a location by voice, select • To zoom in or out, select Option Function • To search for a place around you, select Use wireless Set to use WLAN and/or mobile •...
  • Page 77: Latitude

    Select a travel method (car, bus, or walk) and select Select friends you want to add or enter an email address, and select Add friends Yes. → Select a travel route to view details of your trip (if When your friend accepts your invitation, you can necessary).
  • Page 78: Navigation

    Select a category. If you are launching this application for the first time, select Accept. Your device searches for places around your current location that are related to the category. Enter your destination by using one of the following methods: Select a place name to view its details.
  • Page 79: Google Search

    › Google Search Watch videos In Idle mode, open the application list and select You can search for applications in your device and specific YouTube. data on the web. Select Accept to confirm, if you are launching this In Idle mode, open the application list and select application for the first time.
  • Page 80: News & Weather

    Control playback with the following keys: Press [ Upload and select a video. Skip to 8. → If you want to upload new videos, select to turn on the camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. Select to start recording.
  • Page 81: Samsung Apps

    → box next to Use my location. Then select a location more, Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge in Set location. choice of mobile experience. Your device gets smarter with fully optimised applications ›...
  • Page 82: Market

    In Idle mode, open the application list and select Samsung Apps. Search for and download applications as desired. Market You can download games, ringtones, or other applications from the Android Market. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 83: 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 84: 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, memo, or media Settings Wireless and networks Bluetooth file, from an appropriate application or My files.
  • Page 85: Wi-Fi

    › Activate the WLAN feature When prompted, enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select OK (if necessary). In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and networks Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi. Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive Select →...
  • Page 86: Mobile Ap

    › › Add a WLAN manually Activate the mobile AP feature In Idle mode, open the application list and select In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and networks Wi-Fi settings Settings Wireless and networks Tethering and →...
  • Page 87: Usb Tethering

    In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and networks Tethering and → → Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can portable hotspot. download the program from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com). Select USB tethering to activate the USB tethering feature.
  • Page 88: Vpn Connections

    › Connect as a mass storage device Copy files from the PC to the memory card. You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk When you are finished, select Turn off USB storage. and access the file directory. If you insert a memory card To disconnect the device from the PC, click the in the device, you can also access the file directory of the USB device icon on the Windows task bar and...
  • Page 89 › Set up VPN connections Option Function Enable L2TP Set to use the L2TP secret In Idle mode, open the application list and select secret password. Settings Wireless and networks VPN settings → → Add VPN. → Set L2TP secret Enter the L2TP secret password.
  • Page 90 › Connect to a private network In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and networks VPN settings. → → Select a private network to connect. Enter the user name and password and select Connect. Connectivity...
  • Page 91: Tools

    Tools • To launch the music player, select • To return to the idle screen, select › Set a new alarm Clock In Idle mode, open the application list and select Learn to use clock display on the Idle screen, and set and Clock.
  • Page 92: Calculator

    Calculator In Idle mode, open the application list and select files. Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on Select a folder. your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. • To move up one level in the file directory, select In Idle mode, open the application list and select •...
  • Page 93: Quickoffice

    › Quickoffice Update Quickoffice You can download program updates, new Quickoffice Learn to view Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF files on products, or special offers. your memory card. In Idle mode, open the application list and select › Open a Quickoffice document Quickoffice.
  • Page 94: Task Manager

    Task manager Voice Search With the task manager, you can view currently running Learn to use the voice command feature to dial a number, applications, package size of applications, and memory send a message, or search for locations and information information, and monitor the RAM memory.
  • Page 95: Settings

    Settings › Wi-Fi settings • Wi-Fi : Turn the WLAN feature on or off. p. 85 ► • Network notification : Set the device to notify you when an open network is available. Access the Settings menu • Add Wi-Fi network : Add WLAN APs manually.
  • Page 96: Call Settings

    • • Mobile AP : Activate the mobile AP feature to share your Use only 2G networks : Set the device to connect only device's mobile network connection with PCs or other to a 2G network. devices through the WLAN feature. p.
  • Page 97: Sound

    › Sound Voicemail service Select your service provider's voicemail service. You can Change the settings for various sounds on your device. also select other voicemail services if you downloaded • Silent mode : Activate the silent mode to mute all applications that support them.
  • Page 98: Display

    Display • Horizontal calibration : Calibrate the geomagnetic sensor when the compass or augment reality application Change the settings for the display. shows incorrect information. • • Wallpapers Keep the touch screen or keypad facing up during calibration. Home screen wallpaper : Select a background image •...
  • Page 99: Location And Security

    Location and security • Set up SIM card lock Lock SIM card : Activate or deactivate the PIN lock Change the settings for securing your device and the SIM feature to require the PIN before using the device. or USIM card, and GPS functionality. Change SIM PIN : Change the PIN used to access SIM •...
  • Page 100: Applications

    : Select this setting to use the auto cable, the USB debugging mode will be activated and sync feature. The auto sync will run in the background Samsung Kies will launch automatically. without opening applications and synchronise data. Stay awake : Set the device’s screen to stay on while...
  • Page 101: Privacy

    Privacy Search Change the settings for managing your settings and data. Change the Google Search settings. • • Back up my data Google search : Back up your device’s settings to the Google server. Show web suggestions : Set the device to display •...
  • Page 102: Language And Keyboard

    Language and keyboard • Enable tip indicator : Set to alert you to quick help by blinking the tip indicator. Change the settings for text input. • Auto-spacing : Set the device to automatically insert a space between words. › Select language •...
  • Page 103: Samsung Keypad

    : Set the device to insert a period when of XT9 mode, such as auto completion, auto correction, you double-tap the space bar. or auto substitution, and set up your own word list. • Tutorial : Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keypad. Settings...
  • Page 104: Voice Input And Output

    › Voice input and output Text-to-speech settings • Listen to an example : Listen to the spoken text for an Change the settings for the voice recognition and the text- example. Install voice data for using the text-to-speech to-speech feature. feature.
  • Page 105: Accessibility

    Accessibility • Select time zone : Set your home time zone. • Set time : Set the current time manually. Change the settings for accessibility features. • Use 24-hour format : Set to the time to be displayed in • Accessibility : Activate an accessibility application you 24-hour format.
  • Page 106: 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 107 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 108 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 109 • 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 110 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 111 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 112: 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 113 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 114 • • 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 115 • 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 116 • • 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 117 (such as • Any changes or modifications to your device can void your templates and predictive text), and take frequent breaks. manufacturer’s warranty. For service, take your device to a Samsung Service Centre. Protect your hearing •...
  • Page 118 Improperly installed wireless equipment can cause Be sure to back up important data serious injury when air bags inflate rapidly. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. Allow only qualified personnel to service your device Do not distribute copyright-protected material...
  • Page 119: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for website.
  • Page 120: Correct Disposal Of Batteries In This Product

    Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the “THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS. ” SAMSUNG battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels DOES NOT WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED, EITHER in EC Directive 2006/66.
  • Page 121 Samsung is neither responsible nor liable for customer service related to the content and services. Any question or request for service relating to the content or services should be made directly to the respective content and service providers.
  • Page 122: Index

    Index access codes calculator call waiting airplane mode calendar camera creating events 69 capturing photos 49 alarms viewing events 69 capturing videos 55 creating 91 customising camcorder 56 call forwarding stopping 91 customising camera 54 battery call log connections charging 11 calls Bluetooth 83 installing 9...
  • Page 123 device FM radio language customising 26 listening to 62 latitude indicator icons 19 saving stations 63 memory card keys 18 gallery formatting 15 layout 17 file formats 57 removing 15 settings 95 playing videos 58 shortcuts panel 23 memos viewing photos 58 turning on or off 17 creating 70 Google Mail...
  • Page 124 PIN lock news and weather locking 29 Samsung Apps PC connections social hub Samsung Kies mass storage 88 synchronisation Samsung Kies 87 settings with web accounts 35 phonebook accessibility 105 task manager creating contacts 65 accounts and sync 100 text input...
  • Page 125 time and date, set VPN connections connecting to 90 touch screen creating 89 locking 22 web browser using 20 adding bookmarks 74 unpack browsing web pages 72 USIM card WLAN installing 9 activating 85 locking 29 finding and connecting to video player networks 85 videos...
  • Page 127 EN 301 908-1 V4.2.1 (03-2010) EN 301 908-2 V4.2.1 (03-2010) * It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your product.
  • Page 128 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. Using a PC data cable, connect your device to your PC.

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