Page 1 SGH-T959W 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 All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. About DivX Video ® DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. 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 videos.
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 distr buted 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 ............6 Install the SIM Card and Battery .......7 Charge the Battery ............9 Insert a Memory Card (optional) ......10 Attach a Hand Strap (optional) ........13 getting started with your phone ......14 Turn Your Phone On and Off ........14 Use the Touch Screen ..........15 Get to Know the Idle Screen ........16...
Page 8 Download Files from the Web ......... 28 Calendar ..............63 Synchronize Data ............ 29 Memo ..............64 Voice Recorder ............65 communication .............31 web .................66 Calls ................ 31 Text and Multimedia Messages ......36 Web ................. 66 Gmail™ ..............38 Google Search ............
Page 9 Write and Go ............92 Voice input and output .......... 106 Voice Dialer ............. 92 Accessibility ............107 Navigation ............... 93 Date and time ............108 Voice Search ............93 About phone ............108 Samsung Apps ............94 Task Manager ............95 troubleshooting ..........109...
Page 10 index ..............114...
Page 11: 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. Note: Notes, usage tips, or additional information.
Page 12 Square brackets: Device keys. For example: [ ] (represents the Power key).
Page 13: Introducing Your Phone
• Stereo Headset • Quick Start Guide • 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 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
Turn on the phone (press and hold), & Lock lock the screen, access the quick menus (press and hold), reset the device (press and hold 8-10 seconds until SAMSUNG logo appears). Menu Open a list of options available on the current screen. Home Open the Home screen or open the list of recent programs (press and hold).
Page 16: Indicator Icons
Indicator Icons Icon Definition Call on hold Icons shown on the display might vary depending on your region or service provider. Speakerphone activated Missed call Icon Definition Synchronized with the web No signal Uploading data Signal strength Downloading data EDGE network connected Call forwarding activated UMTS network connected Connected to PC...
Page 17: Install The Sim Card And Battery
details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) Icon Definition and optional services. Roaming (outside of normal service area) To install the SIM card and battery: Silent mode activated 1. If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] and select Flight mode activated Power off →...
Page 18 3. Insert the SIM card. 4. Insert the battery. • Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold- 5. Replace the back cover. coloured contacts facing down. • If you do not insert a S M card, you can only use your phone’s non-network services and some menus.
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: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)
PC. • If your phone is not charging properly, bring the Depending on the type of PC data cable you are phone and the charger to a Samsung Service using, it might take some time before charging begins. Centre.
Page 21 32 GB (depending on the memory card manufacturer facing down. and type). Samsung uses approved memory standards for memory cards but some brands might not be fully compatible with your phone. Using an incompatible memory card might damage your phone or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card.
Page 22 To remove a memory card: To format a memory card: Before removing the memory card, unmount it for safe Formatting your memory card on a PC might cause removal. incompatibilities with your phone. Only format the memory card on the phone. In order to format the card, it must first Do not remove the memory card while the phone is be unmounted.
Page 23: Attach A Hand Strap (Optional)
Attach a Hand Strap (optional) To attach a hand strap to your phone: 1. Remove the back cover. 2. Slide the hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection. 3. Replace the back cover.
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
• GPS: Activate or deactivate GPS mode. You can also place two fingers on the screen and pinch to switch to Edit mode. • Sound/vibration: Activate or deactivate Vibration mode. 2. Add or remove panels by using the following features: •...
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
2. Select the application that you want to access. To switch to or from Silent mode: To mute or unmute your phone, do one of the following: Customize Your Phone • In the Idle mode, select Phone → Dialer and tap and Get more from your phone by customizing it to suit your hold #.
Page 31 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 32 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 33: 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 34 Using the Swype keyboard You can also use the following keys: Swype™ is a text input method that allows you to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter to letter, lifting your finger between words. Swype uses error correcting algorithms and a language model to predict the next word.
Page 35 Using the Samsung keypad Swype text entry tips: You can access the SwypeTips application and watch a To enter text using the Samsung keypad: video or tutorial on using Swype. You can also use the 1. Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys.
Page 36 (tap and hold). Insert a space. To change the keypad language If you have enabled more than one input language in the settings for the Samsung Keypad ( ►p. 105), the current language is indicated on the spacebar and you can change...
Page 37: Android Market
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 38: Download Files From The Web
Download Files from the Web • If you select a priced item, you need to enter your credit card information. Follow the on-screen When you download files or web applications from the web, instructions. your phone stores them in a memory card. To uninstall applications: Files that you download from the web can include 1.
Page 39: Synchronize Data
To view and manage 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 → Web. must have a Google account. If you do not have a ] →...
Page 40 (Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts), the updated information will appear on your phone, and vice-versa. 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → Accounts and sync. 2. Enable Auto-sync (touch the box to enter a check mark). 3. Select the applications that you want to synchronize. To exclude applications from automatic synchronization, clear the checkbox next to the application that you do not want to synchronize.
Page 41: 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 42 4. To end the call, select End call. To reject a call: When a call comes in, slide the Reject icon to the left. • Use the phonebook to save the numbers that you The caller will be directed to your voice messaging system. dial frequently.
Page 43 3. Select the number that you want to dial. • Adjust voice volume: Press the Volume key up or down. To use the headset: • Place a call on hold: Select By plugging the supplied headset into the phone, you can •...
Page 44 • 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 45 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 46: Text And Multimedia Messages
To view call logs: have sent or received. For instructions on entering text, see p. 23.  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 47 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 48: Gmail
To access your voicemail inbox and listen to voicemail have labeled 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 49 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 50: 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 51: Google Talk
8. Select Send to send the message. • Forward: Forward the message to other recipients. • Delete: Delete the message. If you are offline or outside your service area, the • Move to: Move the email to a folder or the trash. message will be held in the message thread list until you are online and in your service area.
Page 52: Social Hub
Social Hub™ 3. Enter the email address of the friend and select Send invitation. You can access Social Hub , the integrated When your friend accepts the invitation, they are added to communication application for email, messages, instant your friend list. messages, contacts, or calendar information.
Page 53: Entertainment
Camera entertainment You can capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions to 2560 x 1920 pixels (5 megapixels) and videos at resolutions up to 1280 x 720 pixels. A memory card must be inserted into the phone. Capturing photos To capture a photo: 1.
Page 54 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary Number Function adjustments. Select self-shot or rear camera. Change the shooting mode. Change the scene mode. Adjust the exposure value. Change the camera settings. Hide or display icons in the viewfinder. Switch to camcorder.
Page 55 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 the screen diagram above) to view the taken 2.
Page 56 3. Select → Continuous. When you have aligned the green frame and viewfinder, the camera will automatically take the next photo. 4. Make any necessary adjustments. 7. Repeat step 6 up to six more times. When eight photos 5. Tap and hold .
Page 57 6. Aim the camera lens at your subject. To capture a vintage photo: Your phone recognizes people in an image and detects You can take photos with a vintage look and feel by applying their smiles. When the subject smiles, the phone colour filters.
Page 58 into one. This feature is useful if you want to take a photo 7. Select to take the second photo. with a friend but no one is available to take the photo for The phone automatically combines the left side of the you.
Page 59 Customize the camera settings 7. Continue to follow the subject until the phone has captured all of the shots required for the sequence. Before taking a photo, select → to access the To capture a photo in Cartoon mode: following options: You can take photos with cartoon effects.
Page 60 Before taking a photo, select → to access the Option Function following settings: Adjust the sensitivity of the camera imaging sensor. Setting Function Metering Select a type of exposure meter. Guidelines Display guidelines on the preview screen. Anti-Shake Reduce the blur caused by the phone's vibration or movement.
Page 61 2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the Number Function landscape view. Check the camcorder status and settings. 3. Select to switch to the camcorder. • : Length of video that can be 4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary captured (depends on available memory).
Page 62 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 63: Videos
Videos 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). Guidelines Display the guidelines on the preview screen.
Page 64: 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 the 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 65 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 66: Music Player
Music Player 2. Select a folder. 3. Touch and hold an image or video file to select it. A You can listen to music using the music player. The music green check mark appears in the top right corner. player supports the following file formats: .mp3, .mp4, .3gp, 4.
Page 67 • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies. 5. Copy files from the PC to the memory card.  p. 84 6. When file transfer is complete, select Disconnect • Receive using Bluetooth. p. 76 storage from PC.
Page 68 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 69 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 70: 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 71 2. Scroll up or down in the contact list, tap the first letter of 3. Select Add to Contacts → the name in the vertical letter list at the right side of the 4. Select a memory location. screen to move to that section of the list, or start entering the contact name in the search box.
Page 72 3. Select a location number and then select a contact. To retrieve contacts from your community accounts: You can view the list of community website accounts and You can quickly dial this number by touching and select an account to add a contact from the website to your holding the location number in the dialing screen.
Page 73: Calendar
To add accounts: 2. Select the item that you want to view. You can add and configure accounts such as Facebook and Calendar Twitter. 1. In Idle mode, select Contacts. You can create and manage daily, weekly, or monthly events, and set alarms to remind yourself of important 2.
Page 74: Memo
To view events of a specific date: 1. Open the shortcuts panel from the top of the screen. 2. Select the calendar notification to view more details 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Calendar. about the event. 2. Select a date on the calendar. In the month view, days 3.
Page 75: Voice Recorder
3. To change the background colour, press [ ] and 3. Speak into the microphone. select a colour. 4. When you are finished, select 4. Select Save. 5. To record more voice memos, select at the bottom of the screen. To view memos: To play a voice memo: 1.
Page 76: Web
Web services require a data connection. Contact your operator to choose the best data plan. Web-based services such as Google Maps, Google Latitude, Places and YouTube may work differently from the description shown here due to changes in the online programs. You can access and bookmark your favourite web pages.
Page 77 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 → Web. The preset between them. homepage opens. • [ ] →...
Page 78 • [ ] → More → Downloads: View the download • Edit bookmark: Edit the bookmark details. history. • Add shortcut to Home: Add the bookmark shortcut to • [ ] → More → Settings: customize the browser the Idle screen. settings.
Page 79: Google Search
5. Select OK to open Google Reader and view the RSS You are then connected to the Google website. feed. Google Maps™ To access frequently visited pages or the recent history: 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Web. You can use Google Maps to find your location, search the online map for streets, cities, or countries, and get 2.
Page 80 3. To zoom in or out, select + or -. You can also place two To get directions to a specific destination: fingers on the screen and slowly pinch or spread them 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Maps. apart to zoom in or out.
Page 81: Google Latitude
Google Latitude™ Places You can share your location with your friends and view your Learn to search for a place around you. friend’s locations using Google Latitude This feature might not be available in your region. This feature might not be available in your region. 1.
Page 82: Navigation
Navigation • Speak Destination: Speak your destination such as “Navigate to destination.” Learn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show • Type Destination: Enter your destination with the your destination with voice guidance. virtual keypad. • Contacts: Select your destination from addresses of •...
Page 83 To watch videos on YouTube: 4. Tap the screen to start and stop playback. You can also use the following keys: 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → YouTube. 2. Select a video from the list. 3. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise or double tap to switch to landscape view.
Page 84: News & Weather
News & Weather To search for videos: 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → YouTube. You can get current weather and news information from the ] → Search. web. 2. Press [ 3. Enter your search item to display different categories 1.
Page 85: Market
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. 27...
Page 86: 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 87 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 88: 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 89 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 90: 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 91 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 92: Mobile Ap
3. Select a phone to be the media server (the one that To change settings, select Configure mobile AP. 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 93: 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 94: 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.
Page 95 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. 5. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the To connect as a mass storage phone: phone.
Page 96: 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 97: Tools
Alarm & Clocks 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 → Alarm & Clocks. ] →...
Page 98 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 in any direction. To allow clock adjustment for daylight savings time, tap and hold the clock for the city and select DST •...
Page 99: Calculator
To use the count-down timer: 2. To use basic mathematical functions, hold the phone in portrait mode. To use a scientific calculator, rotate the 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Alarm & Clocks phone sideways to landscape mode. → Timer. 3.
Page 100: Files
5. To add an existing image or use the camera to capture 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Files. a photo, select Tap to add photo . 2. Select a folder and then select a file. 6. Select Tap to create memo, enter the text, and then In a folder, press [ ] to use the following options: select Done.
Page 101 Google Docs™ web services, you can manage documents To view and edit a document on your phone: online. This application supports the following file 1. In Idle mode, select Applications → ThinkFree Office. formats:.txt, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, and .pdf. 2.
Page 102: 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 103: 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 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, displays the amount of RAM (Random Access Memory) currently being used and allow you to Clear The Task Manager application provides information about memory. the processes and programs running on your tablet, as well • Storage: displays a summary of your device’s storage as the memory status.
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
• Access Point Names: Set access point names (APNs). USB settings • Network mode: select the type of network the phone Set the USB connection (Samsung Kies, Media player, should operate on: GSM/WCDMA (auto mode), GSM Mass storage or Ask on connection). ► p. 84...
Page 108: Call Settings
• Network operators: Search for available networks and • Reject call with message: Select a message to be sent select a network for roaming. to a caller when you reject a call. • Call status tones: Activate or deactivate the call Call Settings connection tone, minute minder tone, or call end tone.
Page 109: Sound
Voicemail • Phone ringtone: Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming voice calls. • Voicemail service: Lets you enable or disable voicemail • Notification ringtone: Select a ringtone to alert you to service. events, such as incoming messages, missed calls, and •...
Page 110: Display
Display • Power saving mode: Activate Power saving mode. In Power saving mode, the phone saves power by Change the settings for display on your phone. analyzing images and adjusting LCD brightness level. • Wallpapers: Sets the home screen and lock screen •...
Page 111: Applications
obstructed. There may be variations between the sensor device administrators to apply new policies to your estimates and your actual location. device. • Set screen lock: Set an unlock security code to a • Use secure credentials: Use certificates and security pattern, PIN, or password.
Page 112 • Manage applications: Access the list of the applications • Development: installed on the phone and check the application • USB debugging: This feature is used for information. The applications are grouped in categories development purposes only. It turns on Debug mode as Downloaded, All, On SD card and Running.
Page 113: Accounts And Sync
Accounts and Sync • Factory data reset: Reset your settings to the factory default values. . Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage • Performing a Factory data reset erases all data accounts for synchronization. from your phone, including your Google account, •...
Page 114: Sd Card And Phone Storage
• Unmount/Mount SD card: Unmount the SD card for Select your preferred method of inputting text using Swype safe removal or before formatting, mount to allow use. or the Samsung keypad. • Format SD card: Format (erase) the SD card. Swype...
Page 115: Samsung Keypad
- Show tips: When enabled, the device displays Samsung keypad helpful tips. - Auto-spacing: When enabled, inserts spaces • Portrait keypad types: Select the default input method: automatically when you pause entering text.
Page 116: Voice Input And Output
• Tutorial: Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keypad. • XT9: Activate XT9 mode to enter text using Predictive input mode.
Page 117: Accessibility
Text-to-speech settings • Engines: View the text-to-speech engines supplied with the phone and downloaded from Android market. • Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an - Pico TTS: settings for the Pico TTS engine supplied example. Install voice data for using text-to-speech. with the phone.
Page 118: 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 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 index AllShare Connect to other devices 77 Call logs 36 Receive data 78 From Contacts 32 Android Market Send data 77 International 32 Download 27 Making 31 Uninstall 28 Brightness Missed 34 Animation Calculator Options during voice call 33 Applications Reject 32 Calendar Access 18...
Page 125 Capture photo 43 Group 62 View video 55 Cartoon mode 49 Import/Export 61 Gmail Frame guide 47 Namecard 62 Google Latitude Panoramic photo 46 Current date and time Preset options for scenes 45 Google Maps Data Series of photos 45 Google Search Synchronize 29 Settings 49...
Page 126 Latitude Copy music files 57 Ringtone Play music files 57 Mass Storage Change 20 Playlist 59 Volume 20 Memo Quick list 59 Samsung keypad Memory Card Settings 59 Format 12 Samsung Kies Namecard Insert 11 Settings Remove 12 Navigation About Phone 108 Messages News &...
Page 127 Video Player Location 100 Play 53 Swype Mobile networks 97 Text Voice Dialer Privacy 103 Copy 27 Samsung keypad 105 Voice Recorder Entering 23 SD Card & Phone Storage 104 Voicemail Paste 27 Security 100 Samsung keypad 25 Volume Swype 104...
Page 128 Windows Media Player WLAN Write and Go YouTube...

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