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Samsung SGH-T959P User Manual

Samsung SGH-T959P User Manual

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  • Page 1 SGH-T959P 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 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. This product has an Android platform based on Linux, which can be expanded by a variety of JavaScript- based software.
  • Page 4 ® ® DivX , DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under licence. Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 7,295,673; 7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274 About DivX Video ® ® DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video.
  • Page 5 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 6 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 7: Table Of Contents

    introducing your phone ..........3 Unpack ..............3 contents 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 8 Gmail™ ..............36 Internet ..............65 Email ............... 38 Google Search ............69 Google Talk™ ............39 Layar ............... 69 Samsung Email ............40 Google Maps™ ............69 Samsung IM ............41 YouTube™ .............. 71 News & Weather ............. 73 entertainment ............42 Market ..............
  • Page 9 Mobile AP ..............80 Samsung Apps ............94 TV Connections (TV Out Mode) ......81 Task Manager ............95 PC Connections ............82 settings ..............96 USB Tethering ............84 Settings ..............96 tools ...............85 Wireless and Network ..........96 Clock ............... 85 Call Settings ............
  • Page 10 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 11: Instructional Icons

    Instructional Icons Before you start, familiarize yourself with the icons that are using this used in this manual: Warning: Situations that could cause injury to manual yourself or others. Caution: Situations that could cause damage to your phone or to other equipment. This user manual has been designed Note: Notes, usage tips, or additional information.
  • Page 12 Square brackets: Device keys. For example: ] (represents the Power key).

  • Page 13: Introducing Your Phone

    • Battery • Travel adapter (charger) • Stereo Headset • User 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 14: Phone Layout

    Phone Layout Back of phone Front of phone Headset Jack Earpiece Multifunction Jack Front Camera Proximity Sensor Lens Speaker Rear Camera Light Sensor Lens Power & Touch Screen Volume Key Back Cover Lock Key Search Key Internal Antenna Home Key Back Key Microphone Menu Key...

  • Page 15: 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), & Lock lock the screen, or access the quick Icon Definition menus (press and hold). No signal Menu Open a list of options available on the...

  • Page 16: 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 mode activated in Silent mode Uploading data Music playback in progress Downloading data Error occurred or caution required Call forwarding activated Battery power level...
  • Page 17 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 18: 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 19 • 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 20: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    1. Slide open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top and type). of the phone. Samsung uses approved memory standards for 2. Plug the micro USB end of the PC data cable into the memory cards but some brands might not be fully multifunction jack.
  • Page 21 2. Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts To remove a memory card: facing down. Before removing the memory card, unmount it for safe removal. 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 22: Attach A Hand Strap (Optional)

    Attach a Hand Strap (optional) To format a memory card: Formatting your memory card on a PC might cause To attach a hand strap to your phone: incompatibilities with your phone. Only format the memory card on the phone. In order to format the card, it must first 1.

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26 • 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 27: Access Applications

    • GPS: Activate or deactivate GPS mode. You can also place two fingers on the screen and pinch to switch to Edit mode. • Silent: Activate or deactivate Silent mode. 2. Add or remove panels by using the following features: •...
  • Page 28 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 29: 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 → Dialer and tap and hold #.
  • Page 30 Remember to make backup copies of all important Display → Brightness. data stored on your device. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security 2. Clear the checkbox next to Automatic brightness. codes or private information. 3. Drag the slider to adjust the level of brightness.
  • Page 31 To set an unlock pattern: To set an unlock password: 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock → Pattern. Location and security → Set screen lock → Password.

  • Page 32: Enter Text

    • If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, your text. Tap and hold on the text input field, select Input SIM card will be blocked. You must enter a PIN method, and select a keyboard type (Swype or Samsung unlock key (PUK) to unblock the SIM card. keypad).
  • Page 33 Using the Swype keyboard 5. Repeat steps 1-4 to complete your text. Tap and hold each key to enter additional characters. To enter text using the Swype keyboard: 6. You can also use the following keys: 1. Select the first character of a word and drag your finger to the second character without releasing the finger from the screen.
  • Page 34 Swype displays a menu of words to choose from. • To view the Help information about using the Swype keyboard, tap and hold Using the Samsung keypad To enter text using the Samsung keypad: 1. Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys. Number Function Change case.
  • Page 35 If you have enabled more than one input language in the feature to use the same text in other applications. settings for the Samsung Keypad ( ►p. 106), the current language is indicated on the spacebar and you can change...

  • Page 36: Android Market

    Android Market To uninstall applications: 1. In the Android Market home screen, press My apps. Android Market provides you with an easy way to shop for games and mobile applications. Based on the Android 2. Select the item that you want to delete. platform, your phone’s functionality can be extended by 3.

  • Page 37: Download Files From The Web

    Download Files from the Web To view the download history: 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Internet. When you download files or web applications from the web, your phone stores them in a memory card. ] → More → Downloads. 2.
  • Page 38 (Google Mail, Calendar, and Contacts), the updated • This feature might not be available in your region. information will appear on your phone, and vice-versa. • To synchronize with the Google web server, you must have a Google account. If you do not have a 1.

  • Page 39: 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. 2. Enter an area code and phone number. 3.
  • Page 40 4. To end the call, select End call. To send a message when you reject incoming calls, slide up the Reject call with message icon and select a message. • Use the phonebook to save the numbers that you To call an international number: dial frequently.
  • Page 41 To use the headset: • Adjust voice volume: Press the Volume key up or down. By plugging the supplied headset into the phone, you can • Place a call on hold: Select make and answer calls: • Retrieve a held call: Select •...
  • Page 42 • Turn off the microphone: Select Mute so that the caller 2. Select the missed call. cannot hear you. Use additional features • Use a Bluetooth headset: Select Headset to use a Bluetooth headset to listen and talk to the caller. You can use various other call-related features, such as •...
  • Page 43 To set call forwarding for voice calls: 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → Call settings → Voice call → Call barring. Call forwarding is a network feature that allows you to send 2. Select a call type to restrict. incoming calls to another number that you specify.

  • Page 44: Text And Multimedia Messages

    To view call logs: have sent or received. For instructions on entering text, see p. 22.  You can view logs of your calls and filter them by their types. You might incur additional charges for sending and 1. In Idle mode, select Phone → Call logs. receiving messages while outside your home service 2.
  • Page 45 To send a multimedia message: To view text or multimedia messages: 1. In Idle mode, select Messaging → New message. 1. In Idle mode, select Messaging. Your messages are grouped into message threads by 2. Enter a number manually or select Contacts to select contact.

  • Page 46: Gmail

    To access your voicemail inbox and listen to voicemail have labelled a message, its label appears in a coloured messages: rectangle on the message. 1. In Idle mode, select Phone → Dialer, and tap and hold This feature might not be available in your region. 2.
  • Page 47 From the message view, use the following options: To add a label to a message: • To reply to the message, select 1. In the Inbox screen, touch and hold a message. • To reply to the message including all recipients, 2.

  • Page 48: Email

    Email To send an email message: 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Email and then You can send or view email messages using your personal select an email account. or company email account. 2. Press [ ] → Compose. To set up an email account: 3.

  • Page 49: Google Talk

    8. Select Send to send the message. • Reply: Reply to the message. • Forward: Forward the message to other recipients. If you are offline or outside your service area, the • Delete: Delete the message. message will be held in the message thread list until you are online and in your service area.

  • Page 50: Samsung Email

    To set up an email account: To start a chat: 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Samsung Email. 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Talk 2. Select Next to provide setup information for each email 2.

  • Page 51: Samsung Im

    Samsung IM You can send or view instant messages using the Samsung IM application. 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Samsung IM. 2. Select Add Account to add an IM account.

  • Page 52: 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 53 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary Number Function adjustments. Change the scene mode. Select self-shot or rear camera. Change the shooting mode. Adjust the exposure value. Change the camera settings. Hide or display icons in the viewfinder. Switch to camcorder.
  • Page 54 6. Select to take a photo. The photo is saved take photos at night, select the night mode that uses an automatically. extended exposure. After taking photos, select the recent photo thumbnail image 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Camera. (see #10 on teh screen diagram above) to view the taken 2.
  • Page 55 4. Make any necessary adjustments. When you have aligned the green frame and viewfinder, the camera will automatically take the next photo. 5. Tap and hold . The camera will continue to take photos until you release the camera shutter. 7.
  • Page 56 To capture a beauty photo: 3. Select → Vintage. 4. Select to select a colour filter. You can select warm, You can hide facial imperfections by taking photos in the cool or mono. Beauty mode. 5. Make any necessary adjustments. 1.
  • Page 57 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 58 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 59 Option Function Setting Function Auto contrast Automatically adjust the contrast Shutter sound Set the camera shutter to make a between the subject and background. sound when capturing a photo. Blink detection Set the camera to alert you when Reset Reset menus and shooting options. people close their eyes.
  • Page 60 4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary Number Function adjustments. Adjust the exposure value or select + to increase or – to decrease. Change the video resolution. Change the camcorder settings. Hide or display icons in the viewfinder. Switch to the camera.
  • Page 61 Customize the camcorder settings The video is saved automatically. Before capturing a video, select → to access the The camera might not be able to properly record following options: videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed. Option Function After capturing videos, select the recent video thumbnail Outdoor visibility Enhances LCD visibility when...

  • Page 62: 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, .wmv (Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX/XviD). Guidelines Display the guidelines on the preview screen.

  • Page 63: Gallery

    Gallery 4. Control the playback with the following icons: You can view photos and play videos saved in your phone’s Icon Function memory or on a memory card. Change a ratio of the video screen. If your phone indicates that the memory is full when you access Gallery, delete some of the files using Scan backward in a file (tap and hold).
  • Page 64 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 65: Music Player

    Music Player 2. Select a folder. 3. Select image or video files. You can listen to music using the music player. The music 4. Select and select one or more images or videos player supports the following file formats: .mp3, .mp4, .3gp, (touch the thumbnail to place a green checkmark in the .mid, .wav, .aac, and .amr.
  • Page 66 • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies. 5. Copy files from the PC to the memory card.  p. 82 To play music files: • Receive using Bluetooth. p. 74  1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Music Player.
  • Page 67 Icon Function • WOW HD™ significantly improves the playback quality of audio, delivering a dynamic 3D Change the repeat mode (off, repeat a file, or entertainment experience with deep, rich bass and repeat all files). (Displays when you tap the high frequency clarity for crisp detail.
  • Page 68 8. Select to switch back to disc view. To customize music player settings: To create a playlist: 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Music Player. 2. Press [ ] → More → Settings, or press [ ] → 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Music Player. Settings.

  • Page 69: Personal Information

    Contacts personal You can use contact cards and groups to store personal information in the phone’s memory or on your SIM card. You information can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts.
  • Page 70 3. Select a contact’s name. 3. Select Add to Contacts → Once you have found a contact, you can: 4. Select a memory location. • Call the contact by tapping the phone number. 5. Enter contact information. • Send a message by selecting Message. 6.
  • Page 71 2. Press [ ] → More → 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.

  • Page 72: 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. ] → Create. 2. Press [ 1. In Idle mode, select Contacts → History. 3.

  • Page 73: 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 74: Voice Recorder

    2. Select a memo to view its details. To play a voice memo: 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Voice Recorder. You can send the memo to others by tapping and holding the memo and selecting an option. 2. In the voice memo list, select the voice memo that you want to play.

  • Page 75: Web

    Web services require a data connection. Contact your operator to choose the best data plan. Web-based services such as Layar, Google Maps, Google Latitude, Places and YouTube may work differently from the description shown here due to changes in the online programs. Internet You can access and bookmark your favourite web pages.
  • Page 76 To browse web pages: • [ ] → Windows: View the currently active windows. You can open multiple pages and switch back and forth 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Internet. The between them. preset homepage opens. • [ ] →...
  • Page 77 • [ ] → More → Downloads: View the download history. • [ ] → More → Settings: customize the browser settings.
  • Page 78 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 →...

  • Page 79: 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 80 To change the map view: 2. Press [ ] → Search. 3. Use one of the following methods: 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Maps. • Enter the address. To search the map: • Enter the category of the business. 1.

  • Page 81: Youtube

    YouTube™ 5. Select a travel route to view the details of your trip (if necessary). YouTube is a free online video streaming service. You can 6. For voice-guided navigation, select Navigate. view and share videos using YouTube. To share your location using Google Latitude This feature might not be available in your region.
  • Page 82 4. Tap the screen to start and stop playback. You can also To search for videos: use the following keys: 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → YouTube. ] → Search. 2. Press [ 3. Enter your search item to display different categories related to your search.

  • Page 83: News & Weather

    News & Weather Market You can get current weather and news information from the You can download games, ringtones, or other applications web. from the Android Market. 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → News & Weather. This feature might not be available in your region. 2.

  • Page 84: 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 85 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 86: 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 Visible.
  • Page 87 To add a WLAN manually: 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → An active WLAN running in the background will Wireless and network → Wi-Fi settings → Add Wi-Fi consume battery power. To preserve battery power, network. only activate the WLAN when needed. 2.

  • Page 88: Allshare

    3. Press a WPS button on the access point within two To customize DLNA settings for sharing media files: minutes. To allow other DLNA-enabled phones to access media files To connect to a WLAN with a WPS PIN: on your phone, you must activate media sharing. 1.
  • Page 89 To play others' files on your phone: Option Function 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → AllShare. Access point Select a connection profile to use for network DLNA connections. 2. Select Play file from server on my phone. Your phone automatically searches for DLNA-enabled Upload from Set whether or not to accept the upload phones.

  • Page 90: Mobile Ap

    3. Select a phone to be the media server (the one that To change settings, select Mobile AP settings. contains the media files). To protect your wireless access point from 4. Select a media category and a file. unauthorized connection, change the security setting 5.

  • Page 91: 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 92: Pc Connections

    1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → To connect with Samsung Kies: Applications → USB settings → Media player. Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can 2. Press to return to Idle mode. download the program from the Samsung website 3.
  • Page 93 6. Select and drag music files to the sync list. 4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 7. Start synchronization. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the To connect as a mass storage phone: You can connect your phone to a PC as a removable disk 5.

  • Page 94: Usb Tethering

    USB Tethering You can set your phone as a wireless modem for PC’s and share your phone’s mobile network connection via USB. 1. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 2. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → Wireless and network →...

  • Page 95: 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 96 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 stop the alarm, drag right until it reaches the dot. To allow clock adjustment for daylight savings time, tap and hold the clock for the city and select DST •...

  • Page 97: Calculator

    2. Set the length of time to count down. 4. Select to close the calculator keypad. The calculation history appears. 3. Select Start to begin the countdown. You can now use other functions with the timer counting 5. To clear the history, press [ ] →...

  • Page 98: Files

    To view a Mini diary: • Share: Share files with others via AllShare, Messaging, Bluetooth, Picasa, Email, Samsung Email, Gmail, or 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Mini Diary. YouTube. 2. Select a diary. • Create folder: Create a new folder.
  • Page 99 To create a new document: 3. Select a text encoding type (if necessary). 4. View and edit the document. 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → ThinkFree Office. • To move between pages or pan through the 2. If you are launching this application for the first time, document, scroll in the corresponding direction.

  • Page 100: Write And Go

    Write and Go Voice Dialer You can enter text and send it as a message, upload it to a You can dial a number or open an application by voice. community website, or save it as a memo or calendar event. •...

  • Page 101: Navigation

    To open an application: 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Voice Dialer. To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions: 2. Say “Open” and then say the name of an application. •...

  • Page 102: Kobo

    Kobo 6. While reading a book, tap the centre of the page to display the available options. Your present page is The kobo application allows you to easily download and automatically bookmarked. read book files. • Library: Opens your I’m Reading list to select another book.

  • Page 103: Car Home

    2. Use one of the following options to access and Contacts, Music, and Settings. It also gives you an download a book: option for searching the web. • Discover: Opens a list of categories, such as A warning box about using the Car Home application Featured, Featured Free Titles, Free Classics, etc.

  • Page 104: Samsung Apps

    Samsung Apps privacy policy selection of mobile experiences. (http://www.samsungapps.com/common/privacy.as). In • To use Samsung Apps, your phone must be connected to the order to receive any of the applications, you must select the internet using a cellular connection or Wi-If.

  • Page 105: Task Manager

    Task Manager • RAM manager: shows the amount of RAM (random access memory) in use and available. You can also clear The Task Manager application provides information about the memory. the processes and programs running on your tablet, as well •...

  • Page 106: 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 107: Bluetooth Settings

    Tethering • WPS button connection: Connect to a WLAN using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button. Activate the USB tethering feature to share your device’s • Add Wi-Fi network: Add WLAN APs manually. mobile network connection with PC’s via USB. When connected to a PC, your device is used as a wireless Mobile AP modem for a PC.

  • Page 108: Call Settings

    • Network mode: select the type of network the phone • Prefix dialing: Activate prefix dialling and set up prefix should operate on: GSM/WCDMA (auto mode), GSM dialling numbers. only, or WCDMA only. • Reject call with message: Select a message to be sent •...

  • Page 109: Sound

    HAC Mode • Auto redial: Activate auto redial for automatically redialling a call that was not connected or was cut off Lets you turn HAC (hearing aid compatibility) mode on or during a call. off. Fixed Dialing Numbers Sound • Enable FDN: Enables the setting for fixed dialing numbers.

  • Page 110: Display

    • Notification ringtone: Select a ringtone to alert you to • Wallpapers: Sets the home screen and lock screen events, such as incoming messages, missed calls, and wallpapers. alarms. • Font style: Change the font type for the display text. You •...
  • Page 111 • TV out: Select a video encoding system for your TV for • Keep the touch screen or keypad facing up during proper TV connections. ► p. 81 calibration. • Horizontal calibration: Calibrate the geomagnetic • Calibration may take some time, depending on your sensor when the compass or the augment reality location or other circumstances.

  • Page 112: Location And Security

    Location and Security • Set up SIM card lock: • Lock SIM card: Lock your SIM card by activating the Change the settings for securing your phone, and the SIM PIN requirement. You need to enter the PIN supplied card, and GPS functionality. with your SIM card.

  • Page 113: Applications

    • Set password: Create and confirm a password for • Development: accessing credentials. • USB debugging: Select to connect your phone to a • Clear storage: Erase the credential contents from the PC by using a PC data cable. This is for application phone and reset the password.

  • Page 114: Privacy

    SD card • Auto-sync: Set the phone to automatically synchronize contact, calendar, and email data. • Total space: View the total amount of storage space. • Available space: View the amount of available storage Privacy space. Change the settings for managing your settings and data. •...

  • Page 115: Locale And Text

    • Auto-spacing: Set the phone to automatically insert a Select your preferred method of inputting text using Swype space between words. or the Samsung keypad. • Auto-capitalization: Set the phone to automatically capitalize the first letter after a final punctuation mark, Swype such as a period, question mark, or exclamation mark.

  • Page 116: Samsung Keypad

    • Tutorial: Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keypad.

  • Page 117: Voice Input And Output

    Voice input and output • Driving mode: Activate Driving mode to set the phone to read verbal notifications for incoming calls, messages, or Change the settings for the voice recognition and text-to- event details. speech features. • Always use my settings: Set the phone to use the settings that you specify in applications rather than the Voice recognition settings default settings.

  • Page 118: Accessibility

    Accessibility • Set time: Set the current time manually. • Use 24-hour format: Set to the time to be displayed in Lets you enable and disable downloaded accessibility applications. 24-hour format. Requires downloading an accessibility application • Select date format: Select a date format. before this menu option is available.

  • Page 119: 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 codes: result of entering your PIN incorrectly...
  • Page 120 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 121 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 122 Error messages appear when opening music files Your phone is hot to the touch Some music files might not play on your Samsung phone for When you use applications that require more power or use a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when...
  • Page 123 • Ensure that your phone and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 metres). • If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre.

  • Page 124: 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 125: 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 126: Maintaining Safe Use Of

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

  • Page 127: 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 128: Turning Off Your Phone In Dangerous Areas

    Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn off your phone Never transport or store flammable gas, liquid or when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating that explosives in the compartment of your vehicle that two-way radios should be turned off.

  • Page 129: 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 130: Acknowledging Special Precautions

    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 131: Specific Absorption Rates (Sar)

    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 132: Owner's Record

    SAR values at or below the Serial No.: federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the SGH-T959P are: GSM850: Head: 0.156 W/Kg; Body-worn: 0.552 W/Kg WCDMA850: Head: 0.18 W/Kg; Body-worn: 0.349 W/Kg...

  • Page 133: 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 134 (iii) the battery has been removed or made illegible; (c) any plastic surfaces or other used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due which it is specified.
  • Page 135 Product, call Samsung Customer Care at 1- PRODUCT "AS IS," AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO 800-Samsung. Upon receipt, SAMSUNG will promptly repair WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND THERE ARE or replace the defective Product. SAMSUNG may, at NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY...
  • Page 136 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 137 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 138 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 139: Index

    index AllShare Connect to other devices 75 Call logs 34 Receive data 76 From Contacts 30 Android Market Send data 75 International 30 Download 26 Making 29 Uninstall 26 Brightness Missed 32 Animation Calculator Options during voice call 31 Applications Reject 30 Calendar Access 17...
  • Page 140 Capture photo 42 Contacts Flight mode Create 59 Cartoon mode 48 Gallery Find 60 Frame guide 46 Share 54 Group 61 Panoramic photo 45 View photo 54 Import/Export 60 Preset options for scenes 44 View video 54 Namecard 60 Series of photos 44 Gmail Settings 48 Current date and time...
  • Page 141 Ringtone Layar Album list 57 Change 19 Copy music files 56 Volume 19 Mass Storage Play music files 56 Memo Samsung keypad Playlist 58 Memory Card Samsung Kies Quick list 58 Format 12 Settings 58 Settings Insert 10 About Phone 108...
  • Page 142 Mobile AP 97 Video Player Swype Mobile networks 97 Play 52 Privacy 104 Text Copy 25 Voice Dialer Samsung keypad 106 Entering 22 SD Card & Phone Storage 104 Voice Recorder Paste 25 Security 102 Voicemail Samsung keypad 24 Swype 105...
  • Page 143 Wallpaper Download 27 Wi-Fi Connect 77 WLAN 76 Windows Media Player WLAN Write and Go YouTube...

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