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  • Page 1: User Manual

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  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Google Android operating systems and may vary depending on the user’s operating system. Applications and their functions may vary by country, ● region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by third-party applications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues or ●...

  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

    Samsung and their respective owners. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user. Please keep this manual for future reference.
  • Page 4 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered ●...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ..............9 Unpack ..................9 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ......9 Charge the battery ............... 11 Insert a memory card ............14 Attach a hand strap (optional) .......... 16 Getting started ............17 Turn your device on and off ..........17 Get to know your device .............
  • Page 6 Web ................73 Internet ................... 73 Maps ..................76 Google Search ............... 80 YouTube .................. 80 News & Weather ..............82 Samsung Apps ..............83 Market ..................83 Connectivity ............84 Bluetooth ................84 Wi-Fi ..................86 AllShare ................... 87 USB tethering and portable hotspot .......
  • Page 7 Tools ................. 94 Clock ..................94 Calculator ................95 My files ..................95 SIM Toolkit ................96 Task manager ................ 96 ThinkFree Office ..............96 Voice Search ................98 Settings ..............99 Access the Settings menu ..........99 Wireless and networks ............99 Call settings ................
  • Page 8 Troubleshooting ..........111 Safety precautions ..........117 Index ..............128 Contents...

  • Page 9: Assembling

    ● Travel adapter (charger) ● User manual ● Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. The items supplied with your device may vary ● depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider.
  • Page 10 To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, ] and select Power If the device is on, press and hold [ off to turn it off. Remove the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.

  • 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 to explode or damage your device.

  • Page 12: Charge With Travel Adapter

    While charging, the device may heat up. This is ● normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. If your device is not charging properly, bring your ● device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. Assembling...
  • Page 13 When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the device and then from the power outlet. Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the device. To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in use.

  • Page 14: Insert A Memory Card

    32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card.

  • Page 15: Remove The Memory Card

    Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place. Close the cover to the memory card slot. › Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. → Settings →...

  • Page 16: Attach A Hand Strap (Optional)

    Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on your device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions. Attach a hand strap (optional) Remove the back cover. Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, Press and hold [ If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on- screen instructions to set up your device. To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and select Power off.

  • Page 18: Get To Know Your Device

    Get to know your device › Device layout Proximity sensor Earpiece Touch screen Volume key Home key Back key Menu key Mouthpiece Headset jack Multifunction jack Camera lens Speaker Power/Lock key Flashbulb Back cover Memory card slot Internal antenna Getting started...

  • Page 19: Indicator Icons

    › Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Power/ Access the quick menus (press and Lock hold); Lock the touch screen. Open a list of options available on the Menu current screen. Return to the idle screen; Open the list Home of recent applications (press and hold).
  • Page 20 Icon Definition GPS activated Call in progress Call on hold Speakerphone activated Missed call Synchronised with the web Uploading data Downloading data Call diverting activated Connected to PC USB tethering activated WLAN hotspot activated No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia message New email message New voice mail message Alarm activated...

  • Page 21: Use The Touch Screen

    Icon Definition Music playback in progress Music playback paused FM radio turned on in the background Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Current time 10:00 Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions.

  • Page 22: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And Keys

    Control your touch screen with the following actions: Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a ● menu, option, or application. Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 ● seconds to open a pop-up option list. Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to ●...
  • Page 23 › Add items to the idle screen You can customise the idle screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To add items to the idle screen, → Add or tap and hold the empty area on the Press [ idle screen.

  • Page 24: Use The Shortcuts Panel

    › Use the shortcuts panel In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator icons area and drag your finger down to open the shortcuts panel. You can activate or deactivate wireless connection features and access a list of notifications, such as messages, calls, events or processing status.

  • Page 25: Access Applications

    Access applications To access your device’s applications, In Idle mode, select to access the application list. Scroll left or right to another application screen. Select an application. When you use applications provided by Google, you ● must have a Google account. If you do not have a Google account, sign up for a Google account.
  • Page 26 Drag the application icon to the location you want. You can move an application icon to another main menu screen. → Save. Press [ To change the order of the main menu screens, In the application list, place your two fingers on the screen and pinch.

  • Page 27: Customise Your Device

    Customise your device Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences. › Set the current time and date Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Date and time. Set the time and date and change other options. ›...

  • Page 28: Change Your Ringtone

    In Idle mode, press [ an option. Select an image. Save or Set wallpaper. Select Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device. › Adjust the brightness of the display Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select →...
  • Page 29 If you forget your PIN or password, bring your device ● to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security ● codes or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.
  • Page 30 Set an unlock PIN code Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Location and security → Set screen lock → PIN. Continue. Enter a new PIN (numeric) and select Enter the PIN again and select Set an unlock password In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings →...

  • Page 31: Enter Text

    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 32 Release the finger on the last character. The word is inserted into the text input field. Repeat steps 1-4 to complete your text. Tap and hold each key to enter additional characters. You can also use the following keys: Number Function Change case.
  • Page 33 › Enter text using the Samsung keypad → Portrait keypad types and select a text input Select method. You can select one of key input methods (QWERTY or traditional keypad) or handwriting input methods. Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on the screen.

  • Page 34: Copy And Paste Text

    Number Function Insert a space; Insert a period (double-tap); Change the input language (scroll left or right). Functions of this key may vary depending on your service provider. If you have text input keyboards downloaded from the web, you can change the keypad type. Tap and hold the text input field and select Input method →...

  • Page 35: Download Applications From Android Market

    Download applications from Android Market Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications. Android Market provides you an easy and quick way to shop for games and mobile applications. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ●...

  • Page 36: Download Files From The Web

    Download files from the web When you download files or web applications from the web, your device saves them in a memory card. Files you download from the web can include viruses that will damage your device. To lessen your risk, only download files from sources you trust.
  • Page 37 › Set up a server account Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Accounts and sync. → Add account → Select an account type. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. For online community services, such as Facebook or MySpace, enter your user name and password and select Log in.

  • Page 38: Communication

    Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features. › Make and answer a call You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end, or reject calls.

  • Page 39: Call An International Number

    Answer a call When a call comes in, drag right until it reaches the dot. When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to mute the ringtone. End call. To end the call, select Reject a call When a call comes in, drag left until it reaches the dot.

  • Page 40: View And Dial Missed Calls

    › Use options during a call You can use the following options while a call is in progress: To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key up or ● down. Hold. To retrieve a held call, To place a call on hold, select ●...
  • Page 41 › Use additional features You can use various other call-related features, such as Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode, or call diverting. Use Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode In FDN mode, your device will restrict outgoing calls, except for the numbers stored in the FDN list. To activate FDN mode, Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select →...

  • Page 42: Messaging

    › View call logs You can view logs of your calls filtered by their types. → In Idle mode, open the application list and select Logs. → View by → Press [ an option to sort the call logs. From the call logs, you can make a call or send a message directly to a contact by flicking the contact to the left or right.

  • Page 43: Send A Multimedia Message

    Tap to compose and enter your message text. Select → Insert smiley. To insert emoticons, press [ Send to send the message. Select › Send a multimedia message → In Idle mode, open the application list and select New message. Contacts.

  • Page 44: Google Mail

    › Listen to voice mail messages If you have set missed calls to be diverted to the voice mail server, callers may leave voice messages when you do not answer incoming calls. To access your voice mail inbox and listen to voice mail messages, →...
  • Page 45 Attach → → To attach an image file, press [ a file. Select to send the message. › View email messages Gmail. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select an email message. From the message view, use the following options: To reply to the message, select ●...

  • Page 46: Email

    Add a star to a message From the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message. Add star. The star icon next to the message is Select activated. Filter messages → Go to labels. From the Inbox screen, press [ Select the label of the messages you want to view. Email Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or company email account.
  • Page 47 Contacts. Select You can enter an email address manually or select one from the logs or contact groups by selecting another option. Add. Select contacts and select Select the Cc/Bcc field and add more recipients. Select the subject field and enter a subject. Select the text input field and enter your email text.

  • Page 48: Talk

    From the message view, use the following options: Reply. → To reply to the message, press [ ● → To forward the message to other people, press [ ● Forward. → Delete. To delete the message, press [ ● → To move the message to another folder, press [ ●...

  • Page 49: Social Hub

    › Start a chat Talk. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select a friend from the friend list. The chat screen opens. Send. Enter your message and select → More → Insert smiley. To insert emoticons, press [ Switch →...

  • Page 50: Entertainment

    Entertainment Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 2560 x 1920 pixels (5 megapixels) and videos at resolutions up to 320 x 240 pixels. To use the camera, you must first insert a memory card. The camera interface appears only in the landscape ●...
  • Page 51 Number Function Check the camera status and settings. : Resolution ● : Exposure metre type ● : Number of photos you can take ● (according to available memory) : Storage location ● Change the shooting mode. Change the scene mode. Change the flash setting;...
  • Page 52 › Capture a photo by using preset options for various scenes Your camera provides you with predefined settings for various scenes. You can simply select the proper mode for your shooting condition and subjects. For example, when you take photos at night, select the night mode that uses an extended exposure.

  • Page 53: Capture A Series Of Photos

    › Capture a series of photos You can easily take a series of photos of moving subjects. This is useful when you are photographing children at play or a sporting event. Camera. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view.
  • Page 54 › Customise camera settings → Before taking a photo, select to access the following options: Option Function Exposure value Set the exposure value. Take close-up photos or set the camera to Focus mode focus on the subject. Select the length of the delay before the Timer camera takes a photo.

  • Page 55: Record A Video

    Setting Function Set the camera to include location information for your photos. To improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed, such as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather conditions. Set the camera shutter to make a sound Shutter sound when capturing a photo.
  • Page 56 Number Function Check the camcorder status and settings. : Resolution ● : Length of video that can be ● recorded (according to available memory) : Storage location ● Change the recording mode (for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally).
  • Page 57 › Customise camcorder settings → Before recording a video, select to access the following options: Option Function Select the length of the delay before the Timer camera starts recording a video. Resolution Change the resolution option. Adjust the colour balance according to White balance lighting conditions.

  • Page 58: Gallery

    Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved on your memory card. › Supported file formats Type Format Image Extension: bmp, gif, jpg, png, wbmp, agif Extension: 3gp, mp4 ● Video Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264 ● Some file formats are not supported depending on ●...

  • Page 59: Music

    › Play a video In Idle mode, open the application list and select Gallery. → Select a folder a video (with the icon) to play. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Control playback with the virtual keys. › Share images or videos Gallery.

  • Page 60: Play Music

    Add music files to your memory card Start by transferring files to your memory card: Download from the wireless web. p. 73 ► ● Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies. ● p. 91 ► Receive via Bluetooth. p. 85 ►...

  • Page 61: Create A Playlist

    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. You can also press and hold the headset button to launch the music player.

  • Page 62: Fm Radio

    › Use the party shuffle feature When you turn on the party shuffle feature, your device selects and plays music files randomly. Music. In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Party shuffle. Press [ Party → To turn off the party shuffle feature, press [ shuffle off.

  • Page 63: Listen To The Fm Radio

    › Listen to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device. In Idle mode, open the application list and select radio. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. The first time you turn on the FM radio, you will be prompted to start automatic tuning.
  • Page 64 › Save a radio station automatically Plug a headset into the device. In Idle mode, open the application list and select radio. → Scan → Press [ a scanning option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. › Add a radio station to the favourites list Plug a headset into the device.
  • Page 65 Option Function Set whether or not to show the station Show station ID on the FM radio screen; Station IDs are available only from radio stations that provide this information. Set whether or not the FM radio Alternative attempts to retune a radio station frequency when the current signal is weak.

  • Page 66: Personal Information

    Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts. › Create a contact In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select Select a memory location.

  • Page 67: Find A Contact

    › Find a contact In Idle mode, open the application list and select Scroll up or down on the contact list. Select a contact’s name. Once you find a contact, you can: call the contact by selecting a phone number. ●...

  • Page 68: Create A Group Of Contacts

    › Retrieve contacts from your community accounts You can view the list of community website accounts and select an account to add a contact from the website to your phone contacts. In Idle mode, open the application list and select →...

  • Page 69: Import Or Export Contacts

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

  • Page 70: Calendar

    › View social network activities You can view the recent activities of contacts in social network services, such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. → In Idle mode, open the application list and select Activities. Select an item you want to view. Calendar Learn to create and manage daily, weekly or monthly events, and set alarms to remind yourself of important events.

  • Page 71: Memo

    To view events of a specific date, In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calendar. Select a date on the calendar. In month view, days with scheduled events are indicated by a blue bar. → Today. To select today’s date, press [ Select an event to view its details.

  • Page 72: Voice Recorder

    › View memos Memo. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select a memo to view its details. You can send the memo to others by tapping and holding the memo and selecting Send via → option. Voice recorder Learn to operate your device’s voice recorder.

  • Page 73: Web

    Web services require a data connection. Contact your operator to choose the best data plan. Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. You may incur additional charges for accessing the ● web and downloading media. For details, contact your service provider.
  • Page 74 Number Function Enter the web address of a web page to access. Open a list of saved bookmarks, frequently visited pages and recent internet history. The screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. While browsing the web page, use the following options: To zoom in or out, double-tap the screen.
  • Page 75 More → → To view the download history, press [ ● Downloads. → More → To customise browser settings, press [ ● Settings. › Bookmark your favourite web pages If you know the web address of a web page, you can manually add a bookmark.

  • Page 76: Maps

    › Access the frequently visited pages or the recent history Internet. In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Most visited or History. Select Select a web page to access. You can add a web page to the bookmark list by selecting the star icon on the right.
  • Page 77 › Activate location services to use with Google Maps You must activate location services to find your location and search the map. Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Location and security. Adjust the following settings to activate location services: Option Function Use wireless...
  • Page 78 › Get directions to a specific destination Maps. In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Directions. Press [ Enter the addresses of the starting location and the ending location. To enter an address from your contact list or point the Contacts or Point on →...

  • Page 79: Navigate To Your Destination

    › Search for a place around you This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Places. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select a category. Your device searches for places around your current location that are related to the category.

  • Page 80: Google Search

    Install to use voice-guided navigation. Select → Exit Navigation. To end the navigation, press [ Google Search You can search for applications in your device and specific data on the web. Google In Idle mode, open the application list and select Search.
  • Page 81 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Move to a point of the file by dragging the bar. Change the quality of the display. › Upload videos In Idle mode, open the application list and select YouTube. → Upload and select a video. Skip to 8. Press [ If you want to upload new videos, select to turn on the...

  • Page 82: News & Weather

    News & Weather Learn to view the weather information and read top news and other news articles. › View the weather information News & In Idle mode, open the application list and select Weather. Weather at the top of the screen. Select Your device searches for your current location and displays the weather information.

  • Page 83: Samsung Apps

    Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of applications directly to your device. Featuring a wealth of games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, health related applications and more, Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice of mobile experience.

  • Page 84: Connectivity

    Bluetooth. If the devices 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 via the Bluetooth wireless feature.

  • Page 85: Send Data Using The Bluetooth Wireless Feature

    › Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Wireless and networks Bluetooth settings → → → Scan devices. Select a device. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select OK.

  • Page 86: Wi-Fi

    When prompted, enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select OK (if necessary). Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive Select data from the device (if necessary). Received data is saved to the bluetooth folder. Wi-Fi Learn to use your device’s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network (WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standards.

  • Page 87: Allshare

    Enter a password for the network (if necessary). Connect. Select › Add a WLAN manually Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Wireless and networks → Wi-Fi settings → Add Wi-Fi network. Enter the SSID for the network and select the security type.
  • Page 88 Adjust the following settings to customise the DLNA feature: Option Function Media server Enter a name for your device as a name media server. Turn on video sharing, image sharing, Share media or music sharing with other DLNA- enabled devices. Access point Select a WLAN AP to use for DLNA network...

  • Page 89: Usb Tethering And Portable Hotspot

    › Play files of one device on the other device AllShare. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Play file from server on another player via my Select phone. Your device automatically searches for DLNA-enabled devices. Select a device as the media server—the one that contains media files.

  • Page 90: Pc Connections

    Learn to connect your device to a PC with a PC data cable in various USB connection modes. By connecting the device to a PC, you can transfer data to and from your device directly and use the Samsung Kies program. Connectivity...
  • Page 91 › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website (www.samsungmobile.com). Using a PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC. Samsung Kies will launch automatically.

  • Page 92: Vpn Connections

    To disconnect the device from the PC, click the USB device icon on the Windows task bar and click the option to safely remove the mass storage device. Then remove the PC data cable from the PC. Otherwise, you may lose data stored on the memory card or damage the memory card.
  • Page 93 Option Function Enable L2TP Set to use the L2TP secret password. secret Set L2TP secret Enter the L2TP secret password. Select a user certificate that the VPN Set user server uses to identify you. You can certificate import certificates from the VPN server or download from the web.

  • Page 94: Tools

    Tools Clock Learn to use clock display on the Idle screen, and set and control alarms for important events. › Use the clock display Clock. In Idle mode, open the application list and select While using the clock display, use the following features: To create or delete an alarm, select ●...

  • Page 95: Calculator

    Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calculator. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. Advanced panel to use scientific calculator.

  • Page 96: Sim Toolkit

    SIM Toolkit Use a variety of additional services offered by your service provider. Depending on your SIM or USIM card, this menu may be available but labelled differently. In Idle mode, open the application list and select SIM Toolkit. Task manager With the task manager, you can view currently running applications, package size of applications, and memory information, and monitor the RAM memory.

  • Page 97: Create A New Document

    › Create a new document In Idle mode, open the application list and select ThinkFree Office. Accept to confirm, if you are launching this Select application for the first time. Activate now → Close to activate ThinkFree Office. Select My Docs. Select →...

  • Page 98: Voice Search

    › Manage documents online In Idle mode, open the application list and select ThinkFree Office. Online. Select Enter your user name and password to access your account, and then select Sign in. View and manage your documents on the server as desired.

  • Page 99: Settings

    Settings Access the Settings menu Settings. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select a setting category and select an option. Wireless and networks Change the settings for wireless network connections. › Flight mode Disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.

  • Page 100: Tethering And Portable Hotspot

    › Tethering and portable hotspot USB tethering : Activate the USB tethering feature to share ● your device’s mobile network connection with PCs via USB. When connected to a PC, your device is used as a wireless modem for a PC. p.

  • Page 101: Call Settings

    Call settings Customise the settings for calling features. › Fixed Dialing Numbers Enable FDN : Activate or deactivate FDN mode to restrict ● calls to numbers in the FDN list. You must enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card. Change PIN2 : Change the PIN2, which is used to protect ●...

  • Page 102: Sound

    Sound Change the settings for various sounds on your device. Silent mode : Activate the silent mode to mute all sounds ● except media sounds and alarm ringtones. Vibrate : Set when the device will vibrate for various events. ● Volume : Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music ●...

  • Page 103: Location And Security

    Auto-rotate screen : Set whether or not to rotate the ● content automatically when the device is rotated. Animation : Set the device to display animation when you ● switch between windows. Screen timeout : Set the length of time the device waits ●...

  • Page 104: Applications

    : This is for application development. When your device is connected to a PC with a PC data cable, the USB debugging mode will be activated and Samsung Kies will launch automatically. Stay awake : Set the device’s screen to stay on while charging the battery.

  • Page 105: Accounts And Sync

    Samsung Apps : Select a network connection (WLAN or ● packet switched data network) to get application update notification from Samsung Apps. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Accounts and sync Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation.

  • Page 106: Search

    Search Change the Google Search settings. Google search ● Show web suggestions : Set the device to display suggestions while you are entering a keyword. Use My Location : Set the device to use your current location for Google search and other Google services. Search history : Set the device to show the search history of your Google account.

  • Page 107: Samsung Keypad

    : Learn how to enter text faster with the Swype ● keyboard. Version : View version information. ● › Samsung keypad Portrait keypad types : Select the default input method, ● such as the QWERTY keyboard, traditional keypad, or handwriting screen. Input languages : Select languages for text input.

  • Page 108: Voice Input And Output

    : Set the device to insert a period when you ● double-tap the space bar. Tutorial : Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keypad. ● Voice input and output Change the settings for the voice recogniser and the text-to- speech feature.

  • Page 109: Accessibility

    › Text-to-speech settings Listen to an example : Listen to the spoken text for an ● example. Install voice data for using the text-to-speech feature. Always use my settings : Set the device to use the settings ● you specify in applications rather than the default settings. Default engine : Set the speech synthesis engine to be ●...

  • Page 110: Date And Time

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

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is enabled, Password you must enter the password you set for the device.

  • Page 112: Calls Are Being Dropped

    If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your ● local Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold [ ] for 8-10 seconds.

  • Page 113: Audio Quality Is Poor

    Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. ● Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. ● Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone ● number you are dialling. Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your device is turned on.
  • Page 114 Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the...
  • Page 115 Contact a Samsung Service Centre. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or deleting ●...
  • Page 116 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...

  • Page 117: Safety Precautions

    For safe disposal of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest authorised service centre. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care ● Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. ●...
  • Page 118 Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage ● Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures. ● Extreme temperatures can cause the deformation of the device and reduce the charging capacity and life of your device and batteries. ●...
  • Page 119 Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments ● Turn off your device in potentially explosive environments instead of removing the battery. ● Always comply with regulations, instructions and signs in potentially explosive environments. ● Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations), near fuels or chemicals, and at blasting areas.
  • Page 120 ● Do not take notes or look up phone numbers. Jotting down a “to do” list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibility of driving safely. ● Dial sensibly and assess the traffic. Place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic.
  • Page 121 Do not store your device in hot or cold areas. Use your device at -20 °C to 50 °C ● Your device can explode if left inside a closed vehicle, as the inside temperature can reach up to 80 °C. ●...

  • Page 122: Protect Your Hearing

    Using generic batteries or chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction. ● Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung. Do not bite or suck on the device or the battery ●...
  • Page 123 Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face. Take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it repaired. Do not use the device for anything other than its intended use...
  • Page 124 Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel. Be sure to back up important data Samsung is not responsible for data loss. Do not distribute copyright-protected material Do not distribute copyright-protected material that you have recorded to others without the permission of the content owners.
  • Page 125 2. For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body.

  • Page 126: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
  • Page 127 “THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS. ” SAMSUNG DOES NOT WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY, FOR ANY PURPOSE. SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY...

  • Page 128: Index

    Index access codes call waiting alarms camera creating 94 capturing photos 50 stopping 94 capturing videos 55 customising camcorder 57 AllShare customising camera 54 battery connections charging 11 Bluetooth 84 installing 9 DLNA 87 Bluetooth PC 90 activating 84 WLAN 86 finding and pairing with contacts devices 85...
  • Page 129 58 playing music 60 Google Mail news and weather Google Maps PC connections Google Search mass storage 91 Samsung Kies 91 Google Talk phonebook idle screen creating contacts 66 adding items 23 creating groups 68 adding panels 24...
  • Page 130 Samsung Kies unpack settings USIM card accessibility 109 installing 9 accounts and sync 105 locking 30 applications 104 video player call settings 101 videos date and time 110 capturing 55 locale and text 106 playing 59 location and security 103...
  • Page 131 (place and date of issue) (name and signature of authorised person) * 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...
  • Page 132 Using a PC data cable, connect your device to your PC. Samsung Kies will launch automatically. If Samsung Kies does not automatically launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on your PC. Refer to the Kies help for more information. Printed in Korea GH68-33499A www.samsungmobile.com...

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