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  • Page 1: User Manual

    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 3: 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 there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 4 are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. CS Headphone and WOW HD technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. , DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license. DivX Certified®...
  • Page 5 Nothing contained in the instruction manual shall be construed to create an express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with respect to the product. 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, including incidental, special or consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits or benefits.
  • Page 6 Certain activities, including downloads or transfer by any means (including, via cable, Bluetooth® or otherwise) of such content may be an infringement of privacy or copyright law. Neither Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. nor any of its affiliates shall be liable or responsible for any data or content disclosed, reproduced, downloaded or distributed by the user of this equipment.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Features of Your Phone ....... . 9 Using the Samsung Keypad ......46 Front View of Your Phone .
  • Page 8 Section 8: Changing Your Settings ........ 87 Address Book Favorites ....... 59 Managing Address Book Contacts .
  • Page 9 Quickoffice ........141 Samsung Apps ........142 Settings .

  • Page 11: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by first Lift the cover up (2) and away from the phone (3). configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your Voicemail. Setting Up Your Phone Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM into their corresponding internal compartments.

  • Page 12: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket (as shown) until the card locks into place. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone, making sure the connectors align (1). • Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned as Gently press down to secure the battery (2).

  • Page 13: Installing And Removing The Memory Card

    Installing the Back Cover Note: Make sure the battery is properly installed before switching on the Place the battery cover onto the back of the phone (1) and phone. press down (2). Installing and Removing the Memory Card Your device lets you use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card to expand available memory space.

  • Page 14: Charging A Battery

    Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The Travel Charger that is used to charge the battery is included with your device. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, web browser use, and other variables may reduce the battery’s talk and...

  • Page 15: Configuring Your Phone

    If you already have a Google account, tap Sign in, Note: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery can otherwise, tap Create and follow the onscreen instructions to cause damage to the phone. create a Google account. You can also tap Skip if you want Low Battery Indicator to create an account later.

  • Page 16: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Switching the Phone On or Off Creating a New Google Account Press and hold (on the upper right side of the In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you will need to create a Google™ Account when you first use your device. With a phone) until the phone switches on.

  • Page 17: Setting Up Your Voicemail

    Accessing Your Voicemail From Another Phone Once the URL loads, click on the Can’t access your account? link. Dial your wireless phone number. Click on I forgot my password. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press the asterisk key on the phone you are using. Enter your Email address and click Continue.

  • Page 18: Safe Mode

    The following options are available: When the Lock screen is displayed, Safe mode is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen. • reboot system now: this option restarts your phone. • apply update from sdcard: this option allows you to apply Troubleshooting updates from your memory card to your phone.

  • Page 19: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Front View of Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone and describes the screen and the icons that appear when the phone is in use. It also shows how to navigate through the phone and provides information on using a memory card.
  • Page 20 External speaker: allows you to hear the caller. Google Quick Search bar: a shortcut to Google Search that allows you to search for items on the internet. Application icons: you can place shortcuts to your favorite applications on the Home screen. Indicator icons: shows the information needed to operate your phone, such as the received signal strength, battery Primary shortcuts: allows quick access to important...

  • Page 21: Side Views Of Your Phone

    Side Views of Your Phone Microphone: allows other callers to hear you when you are speaking to them on the speakerphone. Volume keys: allow you to adjust the ringer volume while in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. When receiving an incoming call, briefly press either volume key ( to mute the ring tone.

  • Page 22: Front Open View Of Your Phone

    Front Open View of Your Phone Rear View of Your Phone To use the QWERTY keypad, turn your phone to a horizontal position and slide it open as shown below. Side-View Display QWERTY Keyboard For more information on using the QWERTY keypad, For more Camera lens: is used to take pictures and shoot videos.

  • Page 23: Display Layout

    Display Layout Indicator Icons Your display screen provides a wealth of information about the This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display phone’s status and options, as well as providing access to and Indicator area: application icons. For more information, refer to “Front View of Displays your current signal strength.
  • Page 24 Displays when the speakerphone is on. Displays when your connection to an EDGE network is active. Displays when your phone is communicating with Displays when a call has been missed. the EDGE network. Displays when your connection to a 3G network is Displays when a call has been muted.
  • Page 25 Displays when a new text or multimedia message Displays when a Bluetooth device has been paired is received. with the phone. Displays when a new Voicemail is received. Displays when Bluetooth is on but is not connected to a Bluetooth device. Displays when Email is received.

  • Page 26: Application Icons

    The following applications are available: Displays when GPS is active and acquiring a AllShare: AllShare allows your phone to stream signal. photos, music and videos from its memory to other Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified Displays when Power saving mode is enabled. devices.
  • Page 27 ChatOn: Samsung ChatON is a device-independent global Gallery: The Gallery is where you view photos and mobile communication service. Users can chat in groups, play back videos. For photos, you can also perform basic while a Web client allows the easy sharing of content and editing tasks, view a slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or conversations between mobile and PC.
  • Page 28 Internet: Open the browser to start surfing the web. The Memo: This feature allows you to create a memo. For more browser is fully optimized and comes with advanced information, refer to “Memo” on page 137. functionality to enhance the Internet browsing feature on your phone.
  • Page 29 Gmail accounts. For more “Quickoffice” on page 141. information, refer to “Talk” on page 84. Samsung Apps: Samsung Apps allows you to easily Task: The Task application allows you to keep track of download an abundance of useful applications to your tasks that you have.

  • Page 30: Menu Navigation

    Task Manager: The Task Manager application provides Tip: To open applications quickly, add the icons of frequently-used applications information about the processes and programs running on to the Home screen or to the folders you created. For details, see “Customizing Your Home Screen” on page 23. your phone, as well as the memory status.

  • Page 31: Locking And Unlocking The Phone

    Command Keys Touch and Hold Menu Key Activate on-screen items by a touch and hold gesture. For example: Press Menu to display a context-sensitive menu of options for Touch and hold a widget on the home screen to move it. •...
  • Page 32 Sweep the touch screen in any direction. The Home screen will display as shown above. Home Screen Overview Navigating Through the Application Menus The home screens are the starting point for many applications and Your phone initially has three Application Menus available. Follow functions, and it allows you to add items like application icons, these steps to navigate through the Application Menus: shortcuts, folders, or Google widgets to give you instant access to...

  • Page 33: Customizing Your Home Screen

    Tap an option. Sub-Menu items Note: As you add applications, the number of Application menus that you have available will increase. Navigating Using Sub-Menus Accessing Recently-Used Applications Sub-menus are available when you are at any Home screen or Press and hold from any screen to open the have selected a feature or application such as Phone, Contacts, Messaging, or Web.

  • Page 34: Creating Shortcuts

    Creating shortcuts Touch and hold the on-screen icon. This creates an • Adding and removing widgets on the Home screen • immediate shortcut of the selected icon and closes the Repositioning widgets • Applications tab. The new shortcut then appears to hover Creating folders •...
  • Page 35 As you place the shortcut into the Trash, both items turn The new primary shortcut will now appear on all Home red. screens. Note: This action does not delete the shortcut, it just removes it from the Note: When a primary shortcut is removed, it will then appear as an option in current screen.
  • Page 36 screen. Press to return to the Home screen. Drag the widget over the Remove icon and release it. Deleting Icons from the Applications Menu Press to activate the Home screen. As you place the widget into the Trash, both items turn red. to display your current applications.

  • Page 37: Changing The Wallpaper

    Press to activate the Home screen. • Wallpaper gallery: select from many still-life wallpapers. Select a wallpaper and tap Save or the Set wallpaper icon. Navigate to the desired Home Page. Moving Home Screens Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen. Your phone comes with seven Home screens.
  • Page 38 When you move a Home screen, the other Home screens Drag it to the trash can icon located at the bottom of the will be re-ordered automatically. screen. Press to return to the main Home screen. Adding and Deleting Home Screens You can delete Home screens and then add Home screens later if you want.

  • Page 39: Notification Bar

    To add a Home screen, follow these steps: Press to return to the main Home screen. Press to activate the Home screen. You can now add items to your new Home screen. Press and tap Edit. Notification Bar Touch and hold the Home screen that contains The Notification Bar includes a pull-down list to show information drag it to the new location.

  • Page 40: Memory Card

    Clearing Notifications SD-compatible devices. This section addresses the features and options of your device’s SD functionality. To clear all notifications from the Notification panel: Using the SD Card From the Home screen, touch and hold the Notification Bar There are several methods for using the SD card: until the pull-down displays, then drag down vertically.
  • Page 41 information, refer to “Installing and Removing the Memory From the Home screen, tap Settings Storage. ➔ ➔ Card” on page 3. Tap Unmount SD card. Your SD card is scanned to see the available information. Tap Format SD card. Unmounting the SD card At the Format SD card confirmation prompt, tap Format SD card.

  • Page 42: Section 3: Call Functions

    Section 3: Call Functions Making an International Call This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or From the Home screen, tap , then touch and hold answering a call. .

  • Page 43: Making A Call Using Speed Dial

    Select Add wait to add a wait. A wait will pause the calling Tap the desired Contact to enter the Details page, then tap sequence until you enter a number or press a key. to make a call. Making a Call Using Speed Dial to make the call.

  • Page 44: Making A Call From The Address Book

    Making a Call from the Address Book You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone’s memory. These entries are collectively called the Address Book. For further details about the Address Book feature, see “Finding an Address Book Entry”...

  • Page 45: Dialing Options

    Dialing Options A list of recent calls is displayed. If the number or caller is listed in your Address Book, the associated name is From the Home screen and Application menus, you have the option to access the Dialer and initiate a call by tapping displayed.
  • Page 46 Tap the desired missed call. The call detail page is displayed. – or – From the call log, swipe the missed call number to the right. Saving a Recent Call to your Address Book From the Home screen, tap Logs ➔...
  • Page 47 Sending a Message to a Recent Call From the Home screen, tap Logs ➔ A list of recent calls is displayed. Call the number Send a message Tap the call you want to send a message to. The call detail page is displayed. –...

  • Page 48: Call Duration

    The call is deleted from the Call log. You may reset these times to zero by pressing then tapping Reset. Adding a Call to the Reject List Options During a Call From the Home screen, tap Logs ➔ Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can A list of recent calls is displayed.

  • Page 49: Switching Between Calls

    Placing a Call on Hold Speaker: routes the phone’s audio through either the speaker or through • the earpiece. You can place the current call on hold at any point during a – Tap Speaker to route the audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the conversation.
  • Page 50 The current call (caller #2) is placed on hold and the • Swap: Places the current call on hold and then activates the previous call. The active call will appear in a green box. Tap Swap previous call on hold (caller #1) is then reactivated so that again to switch back.
  • Page 51 Join the first two callers into a single multi-party call by The Speaker button now appears as and the tapping Merge. speakerphone is activated. To temporarily leave the conference call, tap Hold. To rejoin the conference call tap Unhold. to end the call. Using the Speakerphone During an Active Call While in an active call, it is possible to enable the speakerphone feature.
  • Page 52 Tap the Address Book entry. Example: You wish to say something to person in the room, but do not want the person on the phone to hear you. For further details about the Address Book feature, see “Finding an Address Book Entry” on page 54. To mute your phone during a call Call Waiting Tap Mute...

  • Page 53: Section 4: Entering Text

    Section 4: Entering Text Special Keys This section describes how to use your keyboard when entering text and how to select the desired text input method when using The following keys perform special functions when entering text: the onscreen keypad. This section also describes the predictive text entry system that reduces the amount of key strokes associated with entering text.
  • Page 54 Alt ( ): Press once to type special characters and Backspace ( ): Press to delete the previous character, numbers that appear in light blue on the top half of the similar to the backspace key on a computer keyboard. QWERTY keys.

  • Page 55: Using The On-Screen Keypad

    There are three text input methods available when using the on- Press the key that corresponds to the number or screen keypad: punctuation mark. Samsung Keypad: Samsung’s on-screen QWERTY keypad that • To enter symbols: can be used in both portrait and landscape orientation.

  • Page 56: Using The Samsung Keypad

    Enabling Samsung Keypad Using the QWERTY keypad/ keyboard, you can type letters, numbers, punctuation, and other characters. To use the Samsung keypad you must first configure the settings to use the Samsung keypad. From the Home screen, tap Applications Settings ➔...
  • Page 57 Send With Samsung keypad as your text entry method, select one of the following text mode options: All lowercase • ABC to use alphabetic characters from the on-screen Displays when all characters are entered in lowercase.
  • Page 58 For information on changing Samsung Keypad settings, see From within an active text entry screen, tap at the “Samsung Keypad settings” on page 108. bottom of the screen to access the Samsung keypad settings screen. Tap the XT9 field. A checkmark indicates activation. Using XT9: In the text portion of the message screen, begin typing a word.

  • Page 59: Entering Text Using Swype

    Entering Text Using Swype 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. Swype also includes a tapping predictive text system.

  • Page 60: Using The Voice To Text Feature

    Using the Voice to Text Feature While composing a message, touch and hold anywhere on the message screen You can use your voice to enter text using the Voice to Text feature. Tap Input method. From any messaging screen, tap Tap the Swype option.

  • Page 61: Section 5: Contacts And Your Address Book

    Section 5: Contacts and Your Address Book This section allows you to manage your daily contacts by storing Tap the image icon and assign a picture to the new entry by their name and number in your Address Book. Address Book choosing one of three options: entries can be sorted by name, entry, or group.
  • Page 62 The Mobile button initially displays next to the Tap the Email address field and enter the Email address. Mobile Phone number field. If you want to add a phone number that to add another Email address field or tap is not a mobile number, tap the Mobile button and select delete a field.

  • Page 63: Editing An Existing Contact

    • Organization: adds an organization field for this entry. From the Home screen, tap Contacts , and then tap the • More: Tap to add the following fields: name or number to open the Contact. – Notes: adds a field that allows you to jot down notes. Tap Edit.

  • Page 64: Using Contacts

    Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete information. Within the Contacts list (sorted alphabetically), tap a letter on the right side of the display to quickly jump to the Tap Save to save the edited information. contacts beginning with that letter. Using Contacts Dialing or Messaging from Address Book Once you have stored phone numbers in the Address Book, you...

  • Page 65: Joining Contacts

    Tap the contact you wish to call or message, then tap the corporate email account login because they are maintained separately and for different groups of people. phone icon to make a phone call or tap the message icon to This device can synchronize with multiple accounts such as send a message.

  • Page 66: Synchronizing Accounts

    Marking a Contact as Default The contact list is displayed. When you use messaging type applications, the application needs Tap the second contact entry (the entry in which to join). to know which information is primary (default) in a contact entry The second contact is now joined with the first and the list.

  • Page 67: Address Book Options

    From the Home screen, tap Contacts For more information, refer to “Adding a New Contact” on page 51. Press then tap More Accounts. ➔ • Sync contacts: allows you to sync your contacts with your Determine which type of account information you want to accounts.

  • Page 68: Groups

    Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messaging, or Wi-Fi Direct. • Print namecard: allows you to print the contact’s namecard to a The following options display. Samsung printer using Wi-Fi. Groups Note: The available options depends on whether the contact is saved to your phone or your SIM card.

  • Page 69: Address Book Favorites

    Removing an Entry From a Group Tap Save to store the new Group category. From the Home screen, tap Contacts Groups ➔ Editing a Caller Group Groups Tap a group entry. To edit a Group entry, there must be at least one member as part of the selected group.

  • Page 70: Managing Address Book Contacts

    Copying Contacts to your SIM Card Within the Contacts list, touch and hold a contact that you want to add to your favourites list Note: When storing an Address Book entry into the SIM card, note that only Tap Add to favourites on the displayed list. the name, phone number, group, and slot location are initially offered as fields (some SIM cards may allow an address as well).
  • Page 71 Copying Contacts to your Phone from the SIM Card Tap Export to SD card. From the Home screen, tap Contacts ➔ ➔ At the Confirm export display, the path and filename where Import/Export. your contacts will be stored on the SD card is shown. Tap Tap Import from SIM card.
  • Page 72 Deleting Address Book Contacts You can delete Phone or SIM contacts from your phone’s memory. From the Home screen, tap Contacts Within the Contacts list, touch and hold a contact that you want to delete Tap Delete on the displayed list. At the Delete prompt, tap OK to delete the contact or Cancel to exit.

  • Page 73: Section 6: Multimedia

    Section 6: Multimedia This section explains how to use the multimedia features of your The following controls are available: phone, including Music, Videos, Gallery, Camera, and Camcorder. Pause the song. Music Player Start the song after being paused. The Music player is an application that can play music files. It Press and hold to rewind the song.
  • Page 74 Music Player Settings Displays your list of songs. List The Settings menu allows you to set preferences for the music player such as whether you want the music to play in the Note: The 5.1 channel sound effect works in earphone mode only. background, sound effects, and how the music menu displays.

  • Page 75: Using Playlists

    Using Playlists Removing Music from a Playlist Playlists are used to assign songs to a list of preferred media To remove music files from a playlist: which can then be grouped into a list for later playback. These From the Home screen, tap Music ➔...

  • Page 76: Videos

    For information on downloading music for your phone, see “Play Full-screen in ratio view. The video is Store” on page 141. enlarged as much as possible without Videos becoming distorted. The Videos application plays video files stored on your microSD Full-screen view.

  • Page 77: Viewing Pictures

    All of the Albums that hold your pictures and videos will be • Set as: allows you to set the picture as a Contact icon, Home screen wallpaper, or Lock screen wallpaper. displayed with folder name and number of files. •...

  • Page 78: Camera

    Camera Before you take a picture, use the Up and Down Volume keys to zoom in or out. You can magnify the picture up to x3 This section explains how to use the camera on your phone. You can take photographs and shoot video by using the built-in camera (300 percent).

  • Page 79: Camera Options

    Camera Options Resolution Metering Storage Battery Charge Options are represented by icons across both sides of the screen. Shooting Mode Mode Note: The options disappear after a few seconds. Tap the screen to make them reappear. Scene Camera Mode Exposure Camera / Camcorder Mode: allows you to take a photo Image in various modes.
  • Page 80 Panorama: takes a landscape photo by taking an initial White balance: allows you to set this option to one of • • photo and then adding additional images. Slowly move the following choices: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, the phone in any direction and align the green guide Incandescent, or Fluorescent.
  • Page 81 Picture Image Viewer Options Settings (Continued): After you take a photo, you can access various options from the Shutter Sound: allows you to set the Shutter sound to • Pictures and Videos Image Viewer by tapping the icon. On or Off. Image Storage: allows you to configure the default storage •...
  • Page 82 Delete: allows you to delete the current picture. Tap OK to delete or Cancel. View by: allows you to view the contents of the current folder as a List, • • as a List and details, or as Thumbnails. Return to previous page ( ): takes you back to the previously active •...

  • Page 83: Using The Camcorder

    Using the Camcorder Assigning an Image to an Address Book Entry From the Home screen, tap My Files DC M ➔ ➔ In addition to taking photos, the camera also functions as a camcorder that also allows you to record, view, and send videos. Camera <image>.

  • Page 84: Camcorder Options

    Once the file has been saved, tap the image viewer Exposure value: allows you to adjust the brightness then tap to play your video. level by moving the slider across the page. Press to return to the viewer. Settings: allows you to customize your camera Camcorder Options settings.

  • Page 85: Accessing Videos

    Camcorder Options after a Video is Taken Settings (Continued): After you shoot a video, you can access various options from the Tap the tab for the following options: Image Viewer Guidelines: allows you to turn the guidelines On or Off. •...
  • Page 86 Create folder: create a new sub-folder in the current folder. Can be on Details: displays file information such as format, resolution, file size, • • either the Phone or Memory Card. Date & Time, and Forwarding. Delete: allows you to delete selected videos. Tap the checkmark, to turn it Via Bluetooth: scans for a Bluetooth device on which to play the video.

  • Page 87: Section 7: Messaging

    Section 7: Messaging This section describes how to send and receive different types of Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the screen and messages. It also includes the features and functionality indicate when messages are received and their type. For more associated with messaging.

  • Page 88: Message Options

    Options while composing a message Tap the Tap to enter message field and use the on-screen keypad to enter a message. For more information, refer to While composing a message, press to reveal “Entering Text” on page 43. additional messaging options. •...

  • Page 89: Viewing New Received Messages

    Capture video: allows you to temporarily exit the message, record a • Location: allows you to add an address and the link to the • location on Google Maps. video clip using the phone’s camera, and then add it to your message by tapping Save.

  • Page 90: Deleting Messages

    Deleting Messages • To pause playback of the multimedia message, tap To scroll through the message (if additional text pages have Deleting a single message been added), touch the screen and in a single motion, scroll From the main Home screen, tap Messaging up or down the page.

  • Page 91: Messaging Settings

    Use the on-screen keypad to enter a word or phrase to • Input mode: allows you to set the input mode for your text messages. Choose between GSM Alphabet, Unicode, or search for, then tap Automatic. All messages that contain the search string you entered are •...

  • Page 92: Using Email

    Synchronizing a Corporate Email Account • Select ringtone: allows you to set the ringtone for your message notifications. Use the following procedure to configure your phone to Using Email synchronize with a corporate email account. Email enables you to review and create email using various email From the Home screen, tap Email ➔...

  • Page 93: Using Gmail

    Enter an Account name for this account (Optional). Your email screen displays showing your messages from Wait for the Inbox to synchronize before use. the active account. Tap Done. Tap the box in the upper left corner of your screen that Press More Account Settings to change the...

  • Page 94: Talk

    Refreshing Gmail • Previous: displays the previous Email in your inbox. Press to select one of the following additional options: Press Refresh to send and receive new email and ➔ synchronize your email with the Gmail account. • Change labels: changes the label on the email or conversation. •...

  • Page 95: Google

    From the Home screen, tap Talk Sign on to your Google account. For more information, refer ➔ to “Creating a New Google Account” on page 6. Press Next to set up a Google account or to Sign in. From the Home screen, tap Google+ ➔...
  • Page 96 Tap Create a new account to create another account. At the Messenger screen, tap to start a new message. In the upper text field, enter a name, email address, or circle. In the bottom message field, enter a message then tap From the Messenger screen, tap Learn more for more detailed information.

  • Page 97: Section 8: Changing Your Settings

    Section 8: Changing Your Settings Activating Wi-Fi This section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, and From the Home screen, tap Settings Wireless and ➔ ➔ any extra settings associated with your phone. network Wi-Fi settings.
  • Page 98 WPS Button Connection Enter the Password if required. The WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button is a standard for easy Adding a Wi-Fi network and secure wireless network set up and connections. To use If a desired Wi-Fi network is not displayed in the Wi-Fi networks WPS, the connecting device must support WPS and be list, you can manually add it.

  • Page 99: Bluetooth Settings

    The Status field shows whether your device is Connected or Press to erase the current device name and enter a Disconnected from Wi-Fi Direct. new name for this device using the keyboard. Tap Disconnect Wi-Fi Direct when you are ready to Press OK to confirm your setting.

  • Page 100: Usb Utilities

    network Bluetooth settings and tap Scan for devices. Copy files between your PC and your memory card. ➔ Your phone begins scanning and lists any discovered To exit, tap Disconnect storage from PC. devices in the Bluetooth devices section. Tethering & portable hotspot Tap a device name to pair with the device.
  • Page 101 VPN settings Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to add a checkmark and activate the feature. The Portable Wi-Fi hotspot icon The VPN settings menu allows you to set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). displayed at the top of your screen. Tap Configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
  • Page 102 Tap DNS search domains, add a name for DNS search using Tap Set VPN server, add a name using the keypad, then tap the keypad, then tap OK. Tap Set Psec pre-shared key, enter a key and tap OK. To establish a L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol): Tap Add L2TP VPN.
  • Page 103 Data Roaming Tap Set CA certificate, then tap OK. Data roaming allows you to connect to your service provider’s Tap DNS search domains, add a name for DNS search using partner networks and access data services when you are out of the keypad, then tap OK.

  • Page 104: Call Settings

    Network Operators From the Home screen, tap Settings Wireless and ➔ ➔ network Mobile networks. ➔ Using this feature you can view the current network connection. You can also scan and select a network operator manually, or set Tap Network operators. the network selection to Automatic.

  • Page 105: Turn On Proximity Sensor

    Set reject messages • The power key ends calls: This option will allow you to end a call by pressing the power key without turning off the screen. From the Call Settings menu, tap Set reject messages. Turn on proximity sensor to manually add a reject message.
  • Page 106 Tap one of the following options: To enable FDN after it has been disabled, tap Disable FDN, enter your PIN2 code and tap OK. • Caller ID: allows you to choose how your Caller ID will be displayed. Select Network Default, Hide number, or Show number.

  • Page 107: Sound Settings

    Silent mode A list of all existing FDN numbers will be displayed. Voicemail Service Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making noise, in a theater for example. In Silent Mode the speaker From the Call Settings menu, tap Voicemail Service. is muted and the phone can only vibrate to notify you of incoming Voicemail service provided by your carrier is the default.

  • Page 108: Display Settings

    Volume Audible Tone Settings The Volume option allows you to change the volume for all phone The Audible touch tones and Audible selection options are used sounds in one easy location. when you use the dialing pad, make a screen selection, or lock your screen.

  • Page 109: Power Saving Mode

    • Animation: determines whether some or all of the window • Turn off Bluetooth: automatically turns off Bluetooth when it is not elements animate. Selections are: No animation, Some in use. animations, and All animations. • Turn off GPS: automatically turns off GPS when it is not in use. •...
  • Page 110 Tap Use wireless networks to enable location information Tap Set screen lock and select one of the following options: using the wireless network. • None: disables screen unlock security. • Pattern: requires that you draw a pattern on the screen to unlock Use GPS satellites it.

  • Page 111: Visible Passwords

    Select device administrators Note: You must activate Lock SIM card before you can change your SIM PIN code. The Device Administration feature allows you to select one or more administration applications that control your device for Tap Change SIM P N. security purposes (for example, if your phone is lost of stolen).

  • Page 112: Applications

    Credential storage Unknown sources This option allows certain applications to access secure This feature allows you to download and install non-Market certificates and other credentials. Certificates and credentials can applications. be installed to the SD card and password protected. From the Home screen, tap Settings ➔...

  • Page 113: Manage Applications

    Clearing application cache and data Tap the application you want to add as a shortcut or press Shortcuts to display additional options. ➔ Important!: You must have downloaded applications installed to use this The application shortcut is created. feature. Touch and hold an assigned shortcut to display the Clear From the Home screen, tap Settings ➔...
  • Page 114 To stop a service from running on your phone: Tap the All tab to see all memory usage for applications that From the Home screen, tap Settings Applications are stored on your SD card. ➔ ➔ Running Services. ➔ Battery usage Tap a service.

  • Page 115: Accounts And Synchronization

    Allow mock locations Back up my data This feature is used for development purposes only. It allows the Back up all of your settings and data to the Google server. entry of “mock” GPS coordinates in order to test GPS applications. From the Home screen, tap Settings Privacy.

  • Page 116: Storage

    Tap Reset phone. Touch Format SD card to erase the memory card and prepare it for use with your phone. At the confirmation screen, tap Erase everything. USB storage The phone resets to the factory default settings The available memory displays under the Total space and automatically and when finished, displays the Home screen.

  • Page 117: Swype Settings

    – Show tips: When enabled, the device displays helpful tips. – Auto-spacing: When enabled, inserts spaces automatically when There are two input methods available: Swype and Samsung you pause entering text. keypad. Samsung keypad is the default text input method.
  • Page 118 Uppercase mode method: so you can start the new sentence with a capital letter. • Qwerty Keypad Tap Tutorial for a short tutorial on using the Samsung • 3x4 Keypad • Handwriting box 1 keypad.
  • Page 119 Tap the Word completion point field to set how many letters To add a new word to the T9 dictionary: should be entered before a prediction is made. Tap the XT9 my words field, then press Add. Enter ➔ the new word in the Register to XT9 my words field, then tap Tap the Spell correction field.

  • Page 120: Voice Input And Output

    Voice Input and Output • Advanced settings: settings for nerds. If you selected Google, the following settings are available: This feature allows the device to provide a verbal readout of onscreen data such as messages and incoming caller information. • Language: allows you set the language you will be using for your From the Home screen, tap Settings Voice input...

  • Page 121: Accessibility Settings

    • Speech rate: adjusts the rate at which onscreen text is spoken by To listen to mono audio using one earphone, tap Mono the device. Choose from: Very slow, Slow, Normal, Fast, and audio to create a checkmark. Very fast. Tap Call answering/ending to access the following options: •...

  • Page 122: About Phone

    If automatic date and time setting has been deactivated, manually only download updates via Wi-Fi, and set whether to receive update information via push messages. adjust the settings as required. • Status: displays the battery status, the level of the battery Tap Set date and use the plus or minus icons to set the (percentage), the phone number for this device, the network Month, Day, and Year then tap Set.

  • Page 123: Software Update

    Note: Baseband, kernal and build numbers are usually used for updates to the handset or support. For additional information please contact your service representative. Software Update Software Update feature enables you to use your phone to connect to the network and upload any new phone software directly to your phone.

  • Page 124: Section 9: Connections

    Section 9: Connections Zooming in and out of the Browser This section describes the various connections your phone can make including accessing the Internet with your Browser, Wi-Fi, There are two ways to Zoom in and out on your browser. After Bluetooth, and Connecting your PC.

  • Page 125: Using Bookmarks

    “Browser Settings” on page 117. Adding and Deleting Windows – Print: allows you to print the screen or web page on a Samsung printer using Wi-Fi. You can have up to eight Internet windows open at one time. To...
  • Page 126 The Bookmarks page is displayed. • Share link: Allows you to share a URL address via Bluetooth, ChatON, Email, Gmail, Google+, Messaging, Social Hub, or Wi-Fi Press to display the following options: Direct. • Add bookmark: Creates a new bookmark for the last webpage •...
  • Page 127 Deleting Bookmarks A list of your most recently visited websites is displayed with Name and URL address. From the Bookmarks page, tap and hold the bookmark you want to delete. Tap any entry to display the webpage. Tap Delete bookmark. Press Clear history to delete the History list.
  • Page 128 • Text encoding: Adjusts the current text encoding. • Accept cookies: Allows sites, that require cookies, to save and read cookies from your device. • Block pop-up windows: Prevents popup advertisement or windows from appearing onscreen. Remove the checkmark to •...

  • Page 129: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi network Wi-Fi settings. ➔ About Wi-Fi The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured with WEP) of detected Wi-Fi networks are Wi-Fi (short for "wireless fidelity") is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) that use an 802.11 displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.
  • Page 130 Displays when Wi-Fi is active but there is a Note: The next time your device connects to a previously accessed or secured communication issue with the target Wireless Access wireless network, you are not prompted to enter the WAP key again, Point (WAP).

  • Page 131: Bluetooth

    If you are currently connected to a Wi-Fi network, a prompt View the information that you want to share. For example, if will display Current network will be disconnected. Tap OK to you want to share a photo, find the photo in your camera continue.

  • Page 132: Bluetooth Status Indicators

    Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 30 Displays when Bluetooth is on but is not connected feet. to a Bluetooth device. Turning Bluetooth On and Off Bluetooth Settings To turn Bluetooth on: From the Home screen, tap Settings Wireless and ➔...

  • Page 133: Pairing Bluetooth Devices

    To scan for Bluetooth devices: Once successfully paired to an external device, Verify your Bluetooth is active. appears within the Status area. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Scan for devices to Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth- search for visible external Bluetooth-compatible devices compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all...

  • Page 134: Pc Connections

    From the Bluetooth settings page, touch and hold the name Verify your Bluetooth is active. of the previously paired device, and select Disconnect. From the main Home screen, tap Contacts Press Import/Export Send namecard via. ➔ ➔ Note: Disconnections are manually done but often occur automatically if the paired device goes out of range of your phone or it is powered off.
  • Page 135 Connecting as a Mass Storage Device Kies Air You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and Kies Air allows you to sync your Windows PC wirelessly with your access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in the device, phone provided they are both on the same Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 136 On your PC, the Kies air screen is displayed. On your phone, the icon appears at the top of your screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to view and share information between your phone and PC. To exit the Kies air application, tap Stop on your phone, then close out the web browser on your PC.

  • Page 137: Section 10: Applications

    Section 10: Applications This section contains a description of the applications available in Connect to a Wi-Fi network. see “Connect to a Wi-Fi the Applications Menu, their function, and how to navigate through Network” on page 119 the application. If the application is already described in another From the Home screen, tap AllShare ➔...

  • Page 138: Calculator

    Press Settings to configure the following settings: Enter the second number. ➔ • Device name: defaults to your phone name. Use the keypad to To view the result, tap equals (=). enter a new name if desired, and tap Save. To view calculator history, tap located at the top of •...

  • Page 139: Calendar Options

    • Day: the calendar displays the selected day with any events • Search: allows you to search through your calendar for a highlighted. particular word or words. • List: the Event List displays all events that you have added for all •...

  • Page 140: Camera

    ChatOn : sets the alarm to sound on all five – Every weekday (Mon-Fri) Samsung ChatOn is a global mobile communication service that weekdays. works across all major smartphone and feature phone platforms. : sets the alarm to sound only once.

  • Page 141: World Clock

    Deleting Alarms • Alarm type: sets the way in which the alarm sounds when activated (Melody, Vibration, Vibration and melody, and Briefing). To delete an alarm, follow these steps: • Alarm volume: drag the slider to adjust the alarm’s volume. From the Home screen, tap Clock Alarm...

  • Page 142: Contacts

    Timer Select Automatic, Off, 1 hour, or 2 hours. You can use this option to set a countdown timer. Use a timer to If Daylight Savings Time is selected, an orange sun symbol count down to an event based on a preset time length (hours, appears on the World Clock listing.

  • Page 143: Email

    Gmail From the Home screen, tap Downloads ➔ Gmail is a web-based email service. Gmail is configured when you All of your downloads are listed. first set up your phone. Depending on your synchronization Tap the Internet Downloads tab to see all of the downloads settings, Gmail can automatically synchronize with your Gmail you have made from the Browser.

  • Page 144: Kies Air

    Kies air options: • Search: allows you to search for a place of interest. Kies air allows you to sync your Windows PC wirelessly with your phone provided they are both on the same Wi-Fi network. You can • Directions: displays navigation directions to a location from a view call logs, videos, photos, bookmarks, IMs, and even send starting point.

  • Page 145: Maps

    Enabling a Location Source – Labs: this is a testing ground for experimental features that aren’t ready for prime time. They may change, break or disappear at any Before you use Google Maps and find your location or search for time.

  • Page 146: Using Maps

    Using Maps Press to display the following options: Sign in to your Google account if you have not already done • Search: allows you to search for a place of interest. • Directions: displays navigation directions to a location from a starting point.

  • Page 147: Memo

    – Switch Account: allows you to switch accounts when you are signed To send a Memo, touch and hold the Memo in the Memo onto more than one account. list. – Cache Settings: allows you to set options to pre-fetch map tiles when Tap Send.

  • Page 148: Messenger

    • More: the following additional options are available: • Android: the Android folder stores files that are used in Android applications. – SNS log in: allows you to log into your Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn accounts. • DC M: this is the default location for pictures and videos taken by the device.

  • Page 149: Navigation Options

    Launching Navigation • Layers: are additional items that you can have displayed on your map. They include: From the Home screen, tap Navigation ➔ – Traffic view: displays real-time traffic conditions so you can plan the Read the on-screen disclaimer and tap Accept. fastest route.

  • Page 150: News & Weather

    While on the Weather screen, press to display the Note: For voice-guided navigation you need to install text-to-speech support following options: from the Play Store. • Refresh: allows you to refresh the screen. Your location and the Using a Physical Address weather is updated if there have been any changes.

  • Page 151: Play Store

    All of the business categories that are close to you will be to search for an application. displayed. Follow on the on-screen instructions. Tap on a business to view the details such as address, Note: A data plan is required to use this feature. Charges may apply. Please phone, website, and location.

  • Page 152: Samsung Apps

    Tap Register Later. All Samsung Apps applications are made available to you subject to the Samsung Apps Terms and Conditions The Quickoffice screen is displayed. (http://www.samsungapps.com/common/term.as) and Samsung Account Terms and Conditions The following Quickoffice applications are available: (http://www.samsungapps.com/common/terms4account.as). Please read through these and ensure you understand the basis on which •...

  • Page 153: Social Hub

    Social Hub Talk With Social Hub, you can now satisfy all of your relevant Google Talk is a free Windows and web-based application for communication needs from one integrated user experience. E- instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation logs are mails, instant messaging, social network contents, and calendar automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account.

  • Page 154: Task

    Task Task Manager With the Task application you can create a list of things you need The Task Manager application provides information about the to do and check them off when the task is complete. processes and programs running on your phone, as well as the memory status.

  • Page 155: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder – Storage: allows you to choose where your recordings will be saved. Select between Phone or Memory card. The Voice Recorder allows you to record an audio file for later – Default name: allows you to choose the name prefix for your playback.

  • Page 156: Youtube

    The No matches found screen displays if Voice Search was not able to find a match. Tap Speak again or Cancel. YouTube YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos, and view them in MPEG-4 format. From the Home screen, tap YouTube ➔...

  • Page 157: Index

    Index Applications Call Functions Browser 3-Way Calling (Multi-Party Calling) Adding a New Contact Google Maps Idle Screen Google Play Address Book Address Book Using the Camcorder Adjusting the Call Volume Adding a New Contact Using the Camera Answering a Call Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers Voice Recorder Call Back Missed Call...
  • Page 158 Viewing All Calls viewing pictures Viewing Missed Calls viewing videos Device memory Camcorder Getting Started Display Accessing the Video Folder Setting Up Your Phone icons Camcorder Options Gmail Downloads Shooting Video Google + Camcorder Options Google Maps Email Camcorder Options after a Video is Google Search Bar Creating Additional Email Accounts Taken...
  • Page 159 Creating and Sending Text Messages Joining Contacts Deleting a message Gmail Music Player Keys Options adding music Backspace Settings options Enter Signing into Email playlists Function Signing into Gmail removing music Shift Types of Messages settings Space microSD card Mute Symbol Installing My Files...
  • Page 160 Quickoffice USB connections Stopwatch QWERTY keyboard as a mass storage device Storage usage USB settings Swap Reject List as a mass storage device Swype mass storage device entering text using USB storage Safe Mode Settings Use GPS Satellites Samsung Keypad...
  • Page 161 Use Wireless Networks World clock Use wireless networks Using Favorites YouTube Adding Favorites Deleting a Favorite Editing Favorites Videos Voice Mail Accessing From Another Phone Voice Recorder Voice to Text key Voicemail Setup Volume Weather Widgets Gmail Settings Wi-Fi Direct World Clock Deleting an Entry...

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