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Samsung GT-I9000M User Manual

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GT-I9000M
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.
BMC_I9000M_UG_EN_08122011_D7

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  • Page 1 GT-I9000M 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 thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, provincial laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 CORPORATION DELAWARE. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 4 Google , Android Market , Google Talk , Google Mail , Google Maps , and YouTube trademarks of Google, Inc. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Windows Media Player® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. CS Headphone and WOW HD technologies are incorporated under licence from SRS Labs, Inc.
  • Page 5 About DivX Video DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video. About DivX Video-On-Demand This DivX Certified®...
  • Page 6 In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or use of the product or arising from the breach of the express warranty,...
  • Page 7 (including, via cable, Bluetooth® or otherwise) of such content may be an infringement of privacy or copyright law. Neither Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. nor any of its affiliates shall be liable or responsible for any data or content disclosed, reproduced, downloaded or distributed by the user of this equipment.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    introducing your phone ..........3 contents Unpack ..............3 Phone Layout ............4 Keys ................5 Indicator Icons ............5 Install the SIM Card and Battery .......6 Charge the Battery ............8 Insert a Memory Card (optional) ......10 Attach a Hand Strap (optional) ........12 getting started with your phone ......13 Turn Your Phone On and Off ........13 Use the Touch Screen ..........14 Get to Know the Idle Screen ........15...
  • Page 9 Email ............... 39 Calendar ..............66 Google Talk™ ............41 Memo ..............67 Social Hub ............... 42 Voice Recorder ............68 Samsung Email ............42 web .................69 Samsung IM ............42 Internet ..............69 entertainment ............43 Google Search ............72 Camera ..............
  • Page 10 ............77 Kobo ................ 93 Car Home ..............94 Bluetooth ..............77 Samsung Apps ............94 Wi-Fi ................ 79 AllShare ..............81 settings ..............96 TV Connections (TV Out Mode) ......83 Settings ..............96 PC Connections ............84 Wireless and Network ..........96 Tethering and portable hotspot .......
  • Page 11 Date and Time ............108 index ..............129 About Phone ............108 troubleshooting ...........109 health and safety information ......114 Getting the Most Out of Your Reception ....114 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone ..............116 Caring for the Battery ..........119 Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada Notice ............

  • Page 12: Instructional Icons

    Instructional Icons using this Before you start, familiarize yourself with the icons that are used in this manual: manual Warning: Situations that could cause injury to yourself or others. Caution: Situations that could cause damage to your phone or to other equipment. This user manual has been designed to guide you through the functions Note:...
  • Page 13 Square brackets: Device keys. For example: ] (represents the Power key).

  • Page 14: Introducing Your Phone

    • Travel adapter (charger) • Stereo Headset • Quick Start Guide and Safety and Warranty Guide Only use Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software might cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer’s warranty. The items supplied with your phone might vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider.

  • Page 15: Phone Layout

    Phone Layout Back of phone Front of phone Headset Jack Earpiece Multifunction Jack Front Camera Lens Proximity Sensor (for video calls) Speaker Rear Camera Light Sensor Lens Touch Screen Power Key Volume Key Back Cover Internal Antenna Home Key Back Key Menu Key Mouthpiece...

  • Page 16: Keys

    Keys Indicator Icons Icons shown on the display might vary depending on your Function region or service provider. Power Turn on the phone (press and hold), end a call, or access the quick menus Icon Definition (press and hold). No signal Signal strength Menu Open a list of options available on the...

  • Page 17: Install The Sim Card And Battery

    Icon Definition Icon Definition Call on hold Roaming (outside of normal service area) Speakerphone activated Silent mode activated Missed call Flight mode activated Synchronized with the web Vibration activated Uploading data Music playback in progress Downloading data FM radio turned on in background Call diverting activated Error occurred or caution required Connected to PC...
  • Page 18 details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) 3. Insert the SIM card. and optional services. To install the SIM card and battery: 1. If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] and select Power Off to turn it off. 2.

  • Page 19: Charge The Battery

    You can charge the phone with the provided travel adapter or by connecting the phone to a PC with a PC data cable. Only use Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorized chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your phone.
  • Page 20 • If your phone is not charging properly, bring the phone and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. 4. When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the power outlet and then from the phone.

  • Page 21: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of the phone. Samsung uses approved memory standards for memory cards but some brands might not be fully 2. Plug the micro USB end of the PC data cable into the compatible with your phone.
  • Page 22 To insert a memory card: To remove a memory card: 1. Remove the back cover. Before removing the memory card, unmount it for safe removal. 2. Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. Do not remove the memory card while the phone is transferring or accessing information, as this might result in the loss of data or damage to the memory card or phone.

  • Page 23: Attach A Hand Strap (Optional)

    To format a memory card: 2. Slide the hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection. Formatting your memory card on a PC might cause incompatibilities with your phone. Only format the memory card on the phone. •...

  • Page 24: Getting Started With Your Phone

    Turn Your Phone On and Off getting started To turn your phone on, press and hold [ ]. Your phone will automatically connect to the network. When you turn on with your phone your phone for the first time, tap the Android image on the screen and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your phone for its first use.

  • Page 25: Use The Touch Screen

    • To only use your phone’s non-network services, • For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the switch to Flight mode. Press and hold [ ] and screen protection film before using your phone. select Flight mode. • Your touch screen has a layer that detects small electrical charges emitted by the human body.

  • Page 26: Get To Know The Idle Screen

    Get to Know the Idle Screen • Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom in or out while viewing photos or web pages. When your phone turns on or is in Idle mode, the Idle screen • Your phone turns off the touch screen when you do is displayed.
  • Page 27 • Shortcuts: Add shortcuts to items, such as 2. Drag the item to the trash tab. applications, bookmark, and contacts. 3. When the item and the trash tab turn red, release the • Folders: Create a new folder or add folders for your item.

  • Page 28: Access Applications

    • Bluetooth: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] → Edit. connection feature. ► p. 77 The panel thumbnails are displayed. • GPS: Activate or deactivate GPS mode. You can also pinch the screen with your two fingers to •...
  • Page 29 2. Scroll left or right to display the application screens. To organize applications: You can also select a dot at the top of the screen to You can reorganize the applications in the application list by move to the corresponding main menu screen. changing their order or by grouping them into categories to 3.

  • Page 30: Customize Your Phone

    Customize Your Phone To switch to or from Silent mode: To mute or unmute your phone, do one of the following: Get more from your phone by customizing it to suit your needs. • In the Idle mode, select Phone → Keypad and tap and hold #.
  • Page 31 3. Select Set wallpaper. You can lock the touch screen with an unlock pattern, PIN, Samsung is not responsible for any use of default or password to prevent unauthorized people from using your images or wallpapers provided on your phone.
  • Page 32 To set an unlock pattern: 3. Enter the PIN or password again and select OK. 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → • If you do not want the phone to have the unlock Location and security → Set screen lock → Pattern. settings, select Applications →...

  • Page 33: Enter Text

    Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each 3. Enter a phone number, including a country code (with time you turn on the phone. 4. Enter the sender’s name. • If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, your SIM card will be blocked.
  • Page 34 3. Continue until you have finished the word. text. Tap and hold on the text input field, select Input method, and select a keyboard type (Swype or Samsung 4. Release the finger on the last character. The word is keypad).
  • Page 35 Change case. Using the Samsung keypad Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode. To enter text using the Samsung keypad: Enter text by voice. This is available when you 1. Select and select a text input method. activate the voice input feature.
  • Page 36 Copy and paste text Android Market While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste Android Market provides you with an easy way to shop for feature to use the same text in other applications. games and mobile applications. Based on the Android platform, your phone’s functionality can be extended by To copy and paste text: installing additional applications.

  • Page 37: Download Files From The Web

    Download Files from the Web 3. Select an item category and then select an item. 4. Select Install (for free items) or Buy. When you download files or web applications from the web, • If you select Install, select OK to download the item your phone stores them in a memory card.

  • Page 38: Synchronize Data

    To view the download history: • This feature might not be available in your region. • To synchronize with the Google web server, you 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Internet. must have a Google account. If you do not have a 2.
  • Page 39 To activate automatic sync: 3. Press [ ] → Sync now. Your phone will start synchronising the data you have selected for If you add or edit data in any of the applications on the web synchronisation. (Google Mail, Calendar, and Contacts), the updated information will appear on your phone, and vice-versa.

  • Page 40: Communication

    Calls communication You can use your phone to make and answer calls, use options during calls, and customize and use call-related features. Make and answer calls To make a call: 1. In Idle mode, select Phone → Keypad. 2. Enter an area code and phone number. 3.
  • Page 41 messages or select Create new message to create your • Use the phonebook to save the numbers that you own. dial frequently. ► p. 63 • To quickly access the call log to redial numbers that You can change the preset messages in Idle mode, you have dialed recently, select Phone →...
  • Page 42 To call a contact from Contacts: • End a call: Press the headset button. You can call numbers directly from Contacts using stored The supplied headset is only designed to be used with contacts. p. 63 for your phone and might not be compatible with other phones and MP3 players.
  • Page 43 or hold the first call. You must subscribe to a call waiting • Make a multiparty call (conference call): Make or service to use this feature. answer a second call and select Merge when connected to the second party. Repeat to add more parties. You •...
  • Page 44 View and dial missed calls • Select an alternate image: Press [ ] → Outgoing image. Your phone will display calls you have missed. • Open the dialling screen: Press [ ] → Dialpad. To dial the number of a missed call: •...
  • Page 45 3. Select Auto reject list. To set call forwarding for video calls: 4. Press [ ] → Create. 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → Call settings → Video call → Video call forwarding. 5. Enter a number to reject and select Save. 2.

  • Page 46: Text And Multimedia Messages

    To set call waiting: 2. Press [ ] → View by and select an option for sorting the call logs. Call waiting is a network feature that alerts you of an incoming call when you are on a call. From the call logs, you can make a call or send a message directly to a contact by quickly flicking the 1.
  • Page 47 have sent or received. For instructions on entering text, see To send a multimedia message: p. 22. 1. In Idle mode, select Messaging → New message. You might incur additional charges for sending and 2. Select Contacts. receiving messages while outside your home service You can enter a number manually or select one from a area.

  • Page 48: Google Mail

    To view text or multimedia messages: To access your voicemail inbox and listen to voicemail messages: 1. In Idle mode, select Messaging. 1. In Idle mode, select Phone → Keypad, and tap and Your messages are grouped into message threads by hold 1.
  • Page 49 In the message view, select to display the icons for This feature might not be available in your region. using the following options: • Reply: Reply to the message. To send an email message: • Reply all: Reply to the message including all recipients. 1.

  • Page 50: Email

    Organize email by labels Email You can organize your email by labelling your messages or You can send or view email messages using your personal adding stars to mark important messages. You can then sort or company email account. messages by label filter. To set up an email account: To add a label to a message: 1.
  • Page 51 To send an email message: 8. Select Send to send the message. 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Email and then If you are offline or outside your service area, the select an email account. message will be held in the message thread list until you are online and in your service area.

  • Page 52: Google Talk

    • Delete: Delete the message. 3. Enter the email address of the friend and select Send invitation. • Reply all: Reply to the message including all recipients. When your friend accepts the invitation, they are added to • Open: View an attachment. your friend list.

  • Page 53: Social Hub

    1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Social Hub. Samsung IM 2. Check and use the contents delivered from the Social Hub. You can send or view instant messages using the Samsung IM application. Samsung Email 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Samsung IM.

  • Page 54: Entertainment

    Camera entertainment You can capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions of up to 2560 x 1920 pixels (5 mega pixels) and videos at resolutions of up to 1280 x 720 pixels. Capturing photos To capture a photo: 1.
  • Page 55 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary Number Function adjustments. Self shot mode. Change the shooting mode. Change the scene mode. Adjust the exposure value or select + to increase or - to decrease. Change the camera settings. Switch to the camcorder.
  • Page 56 6. Select to take a photo. The photo is saved 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Camera. automatically. 2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the After taking photos, select the image viewer (9) to view the landscape view. taken photos.
  • Page 57 5. Tap and hold . The camera will continue to take 7. Repeat step 6 to complete the panoramic photo photos until you release the camera shutter. To capture a photo in Smile shot mode: To capture a panoramic photo: Your camera can recognise people’s faces and help you to You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama take photos of their smiling faces.
  • Page 58 To capture a beauty photo: 3. Select → Vintage. You can hide facial imperfections using Beauty mode. 4. Select to select a colour filter. 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Camera. 5. Make any necessary adjustments. 2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the 6.
  • Page 59 The phone automatically combines the left side of the The preview image appears to be enlarged in this first photo and the right side of the second photo into mode, but the files are saved at the normal image one photo. quality.
  • Page 60 To capture a photo in Cartoon mode: Option Function You can take photos with cartoon effects. Focus mode Take close-up photos or set the camera to automatically focus on the 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Camera. subject or on human faces. 2.
  • Page 61 Option Function Setting Function Auto contrast Automatically adjust the contrast Set the camera to include location between the subject and background. information for your photos. To improve GPS signals, avoid Blink detection Set the camera to alert you when shooting in locations where the signal people close their eyes.
  • Page 62 Capturing video Number Function To capture a video: Check the camcorder status and settings. • : Length of video that can be 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Camera. captured (according to available memory). 2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the •...
  • Page 63 Customize the camcorder settings 5. Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. 6. Select to start recording. Before capturing a video, select → to access the following options: 7. Select to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. Option Function The camera might not be able to properly record...

  • Page 64: Video Player

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

  • Page 65: Gallery

    4. Control the playback with the following icons: If your phone indicates that the memory is full when you access Gallery, delete some of the files using Icon Function My Files or other file management applications and Change a ratio of the video screen. try again.
  • Page 66 While viewing a photo, use the following options: • Avoid locking the phone’s screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand. Each time you lock the • Scroll left or right: View more photos. screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand, • Zoom in or out: Select .

  • Page 67: Music Player

    Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: 4. Select Menu → Share and select a sharing option. • Download from the web. p. 26 • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies. Music Player p. 84 • Receive using Bluetooth.
  • Page 68 5. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. Icon Function To play music files: Change the repeat mode (off, repeating a file, or repeating all files). (Displays when you tap the 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Music Player. player screen.) 2.
  • Page 69 8. Select to switch back to album view. • WOW HD™ significantly improves the playback quality of audio, delivering a dynamic 3D To create a playlist: entertainment experience with deep, rich bass and 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Music Player. high frequency clarity for crisp detail.

  • Page 70: Fm Radio

    FM Radio To go to the quick list, from the music player main screen, select Playlists → Quick list. To save the quick list as a You can listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen playlist, press [ ] →...
  • Page 71 4. Control the FM radio with the following keys: Number Function Change the frequency by 0.1 MHz. Search for an available radio station. Add the current radio station to the favourites list. Change the sound output (headset or phone's speaker). Change the frequency by scrolling left or right on the scale bar.
  • Page 72 The FM radio automatically scans and saves available 3. Adjust the following settings to customise your FM stations. radio: Option Function 4. Select a radio station in the station list and press [ to return to the FM radio screen. Region Select your region.

  • Page 73: Remote Pvr

    Remote PVR Tunes & Apps You can schedule and manage recordings on your HD PVR You can download music and applications to your phone Plus TV system using your phone, wherever you are from the Tools & Apps website. located. To access the Tools &...

  • Page 74: Personal Information

    Contacts personal You can use contact cards and groups to store personal information in the phone’s memory or on a SIM card. You information can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts.
  • Page 75 3. Select Add to Contacts → 3. Select a contact’s name. 4. Select a memory location. Once you have found a contact, you can: 5. Enter contact information. • Call the contact by selecting Call or Video call. 6. Select Save to add the contact to memory. •...
  • Page 76 2. Press [ ] → My profile. To create a group of contacts: 3. Enter your details. By creating groups of contacts, you can manage multiple contacts and send messages or email to an entire group. 4. Select Save. Start by creating a group. You can send your namecard by attaching it to a 1.

  • Page 77: Calendar

    To view the communication log: To create an event: You can view the communication log of calls, messages, 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Calendar. email or SNS threads. 2. Press [ ] → Create. 1. In Idle mode, select Contacts → History. 3.

  • Page 78: Memo

    Memo To select today's date, press [ ] → Today. 3. Select an event to view its details. You can record important information to save and view later. You can send the event to others by pressing [ To create a memo: →...

  • Page 79: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder 3. Select the voice memo that you want to play. You can send the voice memo to others by tapping You can record memos with your phone’s voice recorder and holding a voice memo and selecting Share. and then set the voice memos as call or alarm ringtones. To record a voice memo: 1.

  • Page 80: Web

    Internet You can access and bookmark your favourite web pages. • You might incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media. For details, contact your service provider. • Available icons can vary depending on your region. To browse web pages: 1.
  • Page 81 You can also select to open a list of saved • [ ] → More → Add bookmark: Bookmark the bookmarks, frequently visited pages, and recent internet current web page. history. • [ ] → More → Add shortcut to Home: Adds a While browsing web pages, you can use the following shortcut to the current wep page to the Idle screen.
  • Page 82 To bookmark your favourite web pages: • Share link: Send the web address (URL) of the web page to others. 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Internet. • Copy link URL: Copy the web address (URL) of the web 2.

  • Page 83: Google Search

    Layar 2. Select and then select Most visited or History. 3. Select the web page that you want to access. Layar allows you to browse locations for real-time local information or maps using the camera in your phone and to You can add a web page to the bookmark list by share the information with others.
  • Page 84 To change the map view: 3. Use one of the following methods: • Enter the address. 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Maps. • Enter the category of the business. To search the map: • Select an address you have visited from the list. 1.

  • Page 85: Youtube

    5. Select a travel route to view the details of your trip (if You can view the marks that indicate the locations of your necessary). friends by pressing [ ] → See map. 6. Select Show on map. YouTube™ 7. When you are finished, press [ ] →...
  • Page 86 4. Control playback using the following keys: To upload videos to YouTube: 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → YouTube. 2. Press [ ] → Upload and select a video. Enter your user name and password and select Sign in. To search for videos on YouTube: 1.

  • Page 87: Market

    3. Select Sign in. Market You can download games, ringtones, or other applications from the Android Market. This feature might not be available in your region. 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Market. 2. Search for a file and download it to the phone. ► p. 25...

  • Page 88: Connectivity

    Bluetooth. If the phones are within range of one another, you can exchange information between them even if they are located in different rooms. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received using the Bluetooth wireless feature.
  • Page 89 OK. Alternatively, select Accept to match the PIN • Some phones, especially those that are not tested between your phone and the phone. or approved by Bluetooth SIG, might not be When the owner of the other phone enters the same compatible with your phone.

  • Page 90: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi To receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature: 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → You can use your phone’s wireless networking capabilities Wireless and network → Bluetooth settings → to activate and connect to any wireless local area network Discoverable.
  • Page 91 To find and connect to a WLAN: 4. Select Save. • In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → To connect to a WLAN using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wireless and network → Wi-Fi settings. (WPS): The phone will automatically search for available Using WPS, you can connect to a secured network.

  • Page 92: Allshare

    AllShare 3. Adjust the following settings to customise the DLNA feature: You can use the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) service to share media files between DLNA-enabled phones Option Function in your home over a WLAN. Media server Enter a name for your phone as a media name server.
  • Page 93 2. Select Play file from my phone on another player. 4. Select a media category and a file. 3. Select a media category and then select a file. 5. Control playback using the icons on your phone. 4. Select Add to playlist. To play files from one phone on the other phone: 5.

  • Page 94: Tv Connections (Tv Out Mode)

    TV Connections (TV Out Mode) Option Function NTSC Canada, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, You can connect your phone to a TV and view the phone’s interface on the TV screen. 5. Ensure that the TV is on and connect your phone to the 1.

  • Page 95: Pc Connections

    Media Player, transfer data to and from your phone directly, Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. use the Samsung Kies program, and use your phone as a 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →...
  • Page 96 5. Edit or enter your phone’s name in the pop-up window 3. Press to return to Idle mode. (if necessary). 4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the 6. Select and drag music files to the sync list. multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the 7.

  • Page 97: Tethering And Portable Hotspot

    Tethering and portable hotspot • To stop sharing the network connection, clear USB tethering. You can set your phone as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot and The sharing method for the network connection share your phone’s mobile data connection via USB. might differ depending on PC’s operating system.

  • Page 98: Tools

    Clock tools You can set and control alarms for important events and set various world clocks. You can also use the stopwatch and count-down timer. To set a new alarm: 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Clock → Alarm. ] →...
  • Page 99 To stop an alarm: To select a city in the world map view, select 4. To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2 and 3. When an alarm sounds: To use the stopwatch: • To stop the alarm, drag right until it reaches the dot. •...

  • Page 100: Calculator

    Mini Diary You can now use other functions with the timer counting down in the background. Press or [ ] and access You can keep a photo diary on your phone. another application. To create a Mini Diary: 4. When the timer expires, drag right until it reaches the dot to stop the alert.

  • Page 101: My Files

    • More: Use additional features when using a file, such as To upload a mini diary to your community website, Move, Copy, Rename, Print via Bluetooth, Bluetooth press [ ] → Publish. visibility, and Settings. My Files ThinkFree Office You can quickly and easily access all of your images, You can view and edit document files on a memory card videos, music, sound clips, and other types of files stored in inserted in your phone.

  • Page 102: Write And Go

    5. Enter a name for the document and select OK. To manage documents online: 6. Enter contents in the document using the tools at the 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → ThinkFree Office. bottom of the screen. 2. Select Online. 7.

  • Page 103: Voice Dialer

    • Save: Save the text as a memo or calendar event. 2. Say “Call” or “Dial” and then say a name or a phone number. 4. Send a message, log into a community service to Alternatively, say "Redial" to the last dialled number. upload the text, or create a memo or event according to The phone dials the selected number.

  • Page 104: Gps Navigator

    GPS Navigator 4. Tap the screen to start reading the book. 5. To move the pages, tap near the left or right edge of the You can use your phone as a GPS device to access driving device. directions and other services. 6.

  • Page 105: Car Home

    Samsung Apps, which can be automatically updated. 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Car Home. • To launch Samsung Apps, in Idle mode, select Applications 2. Select an application that you want to use. The options → Samsung Apps.
  • Page 106 • To launch downloaded applications, in Idle mode, select Applications and then select the required application. • To use Samsung Apps, your phone must be connected to the internet using a cellular connection or Wi-Fi. • You might incur additional charges when accessing the internet or downloading applications.

  • Page 107: Settings

    Settings settings To access the Settings menu: 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings. 2. Select a setting category and then select an option. Wireless and Network Change the settings for wireless network connections. Flight mode Disable all wireless functions on your phone. You can only use non-network services.
  • Page 108 Tethering and portable hotspot • WPS button connection: Connect to a WLAN using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button. • USB tethering: Turn the USB tethering feature on or off. • Add Wi-Fi network: Add WLAN APs manually. ► p. 86 •...

  • Page 109: Call Settings

    • Access Point Names: Set up access point names • Answering call: Set how to answer calls by pressing (APNs). any key or set the phone to answer automatically after a specified amount of time. • Network Mode: Set the network mode as GSM/WCDMA (auto mode), GSM only, or WCDMA only.

  • Page 110: Sound

    Voicemail • Call waiting: Specify options for handling an incoming call when you are already on a call. • Voicemail service: Select your service provider or set • Auto redial: Activate auto redial for automatically another provider to receive voicemails. redialling a call that was not connected or was cut off •...

  • Page 111: Display

    Display • Phone ringtone: Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming voice and video calls. Change the settings for display on your phone. • Notification ringtone: Select a ringtone to alert you to events, such as incoming messages, missed calls, and •...

  • Page 112: Location And Security

    Location and Security • TV out: Select a video encoding system for your TV for proper TV connections. ► p. 83 Change the settings for securing your phone, and the SIM • Horizontal calibration: Calibrate the geomegnetic card, and GPS functionality. sensor when the compass or the augment reality application shows incorrect information.
  • Page 113 • Set up SIM card lock: • Visible passwords: By default, the phone displays your password as for security. Set the phone to display • Lock SIM card: Lock your SIM card by activating the your password as you enter. PIN requirement.

  • Page 114: Applications

    • Unknown sources: Select to download applications from any source. If you do not select this option, you can • Samsung Apps: Select a network connection (Wi-Fi or only download applications from the Android Market. packet switched data network) to get application update notification from Samsung Apps.

  • Page 115: Privacy

    Privacy • Available space: View the amount of available memory for the external or internal memory. Change the settings for managing your settings and data. • Unmount SD card: Unmount the external or internal • Back up my data: Back up your phone’s settings to the memory before formatting.
  • Page 116 • Enable tip indicator: Activate the indicator for quick help. Select your preferred method of inputting text using Swype • Auto-spacing: Set the phone to automatically insert a or the Samsung keypad. space between words. Swype • Auto-capitalization: Set the phone to automatically capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark, •...

  • Page 117: Voice Input And Output

    • Auto-full stop: Set the phone to input a period when you double-tap the space bar. • XT9: Activate XT9 mode to enter text using Predictive • Tutorial: Learn how to enter text with the Samsung input mode. keypad. • XT9 advanced settings: Activate the advanced features of XT9 mode and set up your own word list.

  • Page 118: Accessibility

    Voice recognition settings • Default engine: Set the speech synthesis engine to be used for spoken text. • Language: Select a language for the Google voice • Install voice data: Download and install voice data for recognition. the text-to-speech feature. •...

  • Page 119: Date And Time

    Date and Time Access and alter the following settings to control how time and date are displayed on your phone: • Automatic: Automatically update the time when you move across time zones. • Set date: Set the current date manually. •...

  • Page 120: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. When you turn on your phone or while you are using the Code Try this to solve the problem: phone, it prompts you to enter one of the following Your SIM card is blocked, usually as a result codes: of entering your PIN incorrectly several...
  • Page 121 Move to another area and try again. • If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your local Samsung Service Centre. • You cannot access some options without a subscription. Contact your service provider for more details.
  • Page 122 Calls are being dropped Others cannot hear you speaking on a call When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, • Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone. you might lose your connection to the network. Move to •...
  • Page 123 Error messages appear when launching the FM radio Your phone is hot to the touch The FM radio application on your Samsung phone uses the When you use applications that require more power or use headset cable as an antenna. Without a headset connected, applications on your phone for an extended period of time, the FM radio will be unable to receive radio stations.
  • Page 124 Bluetooth range (10 metres). • If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Some music files might not play on your Samsung phone for Samsung Service Centre. a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when...

  • Page 125: Health And Safety Information

    Getting the Most Out of Your Reception health and safety Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength information The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.

  • Page 126: Knowing Radio Frequency Safety

    Knowing Radio Frequency Safety Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP There are several simple guidelines for operating your standards described below. In 1991-92, the Institute of phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the •...

  • Page 127: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your

    Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your • Get to know your phone and its features, such as speed dial and re-dial. Phone • When available, use a hands-free phone. Failure to follow the instructions outlined may lead to serious •...

  • Page 128: Following Safety Guidelines

    Following Safety Guidelines with the manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical phones, in areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause such as pacemakers and hearing aids, to determine if they interference or danger.

  • Page 129: Turning Off Your Phone In Dangerous Areas

    Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas • Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle’s engine. To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn off your phone when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs Never transport or store flammable gas, liquid or indicating that two-way radios should be turned off.

  • Page 130: Caring For The Battery

    The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND • Use only Samsung approved batteries and desktop POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE.IMPORTANT SAFETY chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE battery life.

  • Page 131: Acknowledging Special Precautions And Industry Canada Notice

    Disposal of Lithium Ion (LiIon) Batteries • The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time. For safe disposal options of your LiIon batteries, contact • It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides your nearest service center.

  • Page 132: Specific Absorption Rates (Sar) For Wireless

    equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas and interference to radio or television reception, which can be chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more cause damage or a defect to the phone.

  • Page 133: Owner's Record

    SAR values at or below the the future. federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by Model: GT-I9000M the public. Serial No.:...

  • Page 134: Warranty Information

    SAMSUNG Electronics Canada Inc. ("SAMSUNG") information warrants to the original purchaser ("Purchaser") that SAMSUNG's phones and accessories ("Products") are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon the date of purchase and continuing for the following specified period of...
  • Page 135 (iii) the battery has been illegible; (c) any plastic surfaces or other externally exposed used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal use; (d) which it is specified.
  • Page 136 Product, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-800- PRODUCT "AS IS," AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO Samsung. Upon receipt, SAMSUNG will promptly repair or WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND THERE ARE replace the defective Product. SAMSUNG may, at NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY...
  • Page 137 TO YOU. THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE WHICH VARY FROM PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
  • Page 138 SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as EQUIPMENT, WHETHER SUCH THIRD-PARTY dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH THE do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG OR be relied upon.
  • Page 139 Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. ©2011 Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. SAMSUNG is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and its related entities. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice.
  • Page 140 index AllShare Connect to other devices 78 Call logs 35 Receive data 79 From Contacts 31 Android Market Send data 78 International 30 Download 25 Making 29 Uninstall 26 Brightness Missed 33 Animation Calculator Options during video call 32 Applications Options during voice call 31 Calendar Access 17...
  • Page 141 Beauty photo 47 Contacts Gallery Create 63 Share 55 Capture photo 43 Find 64 View photo 55 Cartoon mode 49 Group 65 View video 55 Frame guide 47 Import/Export 64 Panoramic photo 46 Google Latitude Namecard 64 Preset options for scenes 45 Google Mail Series of photos 45 Current date and time...
  • Page 142 Add music files 56 Remote PVR Memo Album list 58 Ringtone Copy music files 56 Change 19 Memory Card Format 12 Play music files 57 Volume 19 Insert 11 Playlist 58 Samsung Apps Remove 11 Quick list 58 Samsung keypad Settings 59 Messages...
  • Page 143 Samsung Kies Security 101 Copy 25 Sound 99 Entering 22 Settings Swype 105 Paste 25 About Phone 108 Text-To-Speech 108 Samsung keypad 24 Accessibility 107 Voicemail 99 Swype 23 Accounts 103 VPN 97 Applications 103 ThinkFree Office Wi-Fi 96 Bluetooth 97 Tools &...
  • Page 144 Play 53 Write and Go YouTube Voice Dialer Voice Recorder Voicemail Volume Ringtone 19 Wallpaper Download 26 Wi-Fi Connect 80 WLAN 79 Windows Media Player WLAN...

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