Samsung Gem User Manual
Samsung Gem User Manual

Samsung Gem User Manual

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M O B I L E
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User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.

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  • Page 1 P O R T A B L E D U A L - 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 there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 GH68-33188A Printed in Korea. ® The Bluetooth word mark, figure mark (stylized “B Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG. ® Nuance , VSuite™, and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 4 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ..........4 Your Phone’s Modes ....... 28 Entering Text .
  • Page 6 Section 5: Entering Text ..........51 Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot ......81 VPN .
  • Page 7 Battery Use and Safety ......109 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....110 UL Certified Travel Charger .
  • Page 8: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section helps you to start using your Samsung SCH-i100 Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, and may vary phone quickly by installing and charging the battery, activating from your phone, depending on the software version on your phone, your service, and setting up your voicemail.
  • Page 9 Notes and Tips Text Conventions Throughout this manual some text is set apart from the rest. In This manual provides condensed information about how to use this way, important information, quick methods for activating your phone. To make this possible, the following terms and icon features or applications, to define terms, and more are appear in place of repeatedly-used procedural steps: emphasized.
  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    Only use Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. phone and void your warranty. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Use of other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may Insert the smaller end of the Travel Adapter into the cause damage.
  • Page 11: Activating Your Phone

    Low battery indicator Install the Battery The battery indicator ( ) in the upper-right side of the Note: Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable display indicates power level. Monitor the battery strength and standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter. ensure your battery is adequately charged.
  • Page 12 Remove the Battery First, insert the top end of the battery (1), matching the gold contacts on the battery to those on the inside of the Turn off the phone (if on). (For more information, refer to phone. Press lightly on the bottom end of the battery (2) “Turn Your Phone Off”...
  • Page 13 Turn Your Phone On Lift the bottom end of the battery up (1) and away (2) from the phone. Press and hold the Power-Lock key ( ) on the top right of the phone for three seconds. While powering on, the phone connects with the network, then displays the Home screen and any active alerts.
  • Page 14: Performing A Manual Hard Reset

    Roaming Turn Your Phone Off With your phone on and unlocked, press and hold the When you travel outside your home coverage area, your phone Power-Lock key ( ), on the top right of the phone, can roam to acquire service on other compatible digital for two or more seconds.
  • Page 15: Setting Up Your Voicemail

    Setting Up Your Voicemail Listen to Voicemail From the Home screen, touch the Phone icon ( Voicemail allows callers to leave voice messages, which can be retrieved any time. Touch the Voicemail icon ( To dial Voicemail: – or – From the Home screen, touch the Phone icon ( ).
  • Page 16: Tty Mode

    TTY Mode Memory Card Your phone is fully TTY-compatible, allowing you to connect a A 4 GB microSD Memory Card is packed with your i100 phone. TTY device to the phone’s headset jack. Before you can use your It provides additional memory for storing files (such as, music/ phone with a TTY device, you’ll need to enable TTY Mode.
  • Page 17 Install a Memory Card Remove a Memory Card Remove the battery cover. (For more information, refer to Unmount the memory card. (For more information, refer to “Install the Battery” on page 7.) “Unmount / Mount SD card” on page 98.) Make sure that the gold contacts of the card are face Remove the battery cover.
  • Page 18: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines key features of your phone, including keys, 3.2 Megapixel CMOS Camera/Camcorder • displays, and icons. Speakerphone • Features Support for microSD™ and microSDHC™ Memory Cards (up to 32GB • capacity) 3.2-inch WQVGA full-color touch screen •...
  • Page 19: Front View

    Front View Earpiece: Lets you hear ringing and alert tones, alarm tones, and the other parties to calls. Send Key: Press to place or answer a call. From the Home screen, press to access the Phone screen. From the Home screen, press and hold to dial the last number you dialed.
  • Page 20: Side Views

    Side Views Volume Key: From the Home screen, press to adjust Ringer Volume. During calls or music playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call. USB Power/Accessory Port: Plug in a USB cable for charging or to sync music and files.
  • Page 21: Back View

    Back View Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to turn the phone on or off. Press to lock the phone, or to wake the screen for unlocking. Camera lens: Used when taking photos or recording videos. External Speaker: Listen to ringers, music and other sounds.
  • Page 22: Touch Screen Display

    Touch Screen Display Annunciator Line: Presents icons to show network status, battery power, and connection details. For a list of icons, Your phone’s display is the interface to its features. with the see “Annunciator Line” on page 19. phone in its upright position, the display defaults to Portrait mode Home screen: The starting point for using your phone.
  • Page 23: Display Settings

    Landscape Mode Annunciator Line Some of your phone’s screens automatically rotate when you The Annunciator line displays icons to show network status, hold your phone on it’s side. As shown, the Settings menu is one battery power, and other details. such screen.
  • Page 24 Vibrate mode: All sounds are silenced, and Vibrate is Device Power Critical: Battery has only three percent set to Always or Only in Silent mode. See “Vibrate” on power remaining. Charge immediately. page 93. EVDO Connection Active: Phone is active on an EVDO SD Card Preparing: Installed optional memory card is system.
  • Page 25: Navigation

    Navigation Primary Shortcuts Navigate your phone’s features using the command keys and the Primary Shortcuts appear at the bottom of the display. You can touch screen. edit the Primary Shortcuts, except for the Applications / Home shortcut. Warning!: If your handset has a touch screen display, please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your Note: When you access Applications, the Home shortcut replaces the...
  • Page 26: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Clearing Notifications Sweep your finger downward from the top of the screen to The Notification Panel shows information about connections, display the Notifications Panel. messages and other items. Touch Clear to clear all notifications. Sweep your finger downward from the top of the screen. Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your phone.
  • Page 27 Home Screen Panels Navigation Nodes The Home screen has five panels. The Center panel appears The Navigation Nodes are visual indications of the currently when you press the Home key ( ). To navigate to the other active panel. These on screen dots (located at the bottom left and panels, use one of the following methods: right of the Home screen) indicate your current panel location.
  • Page 28 Quick Panel Access Menu Bookmark: Launch bookmarked web page. To display the Quick Panel Access menu, touch and hold To select and display a panel, touch a thumbnail in the Quick Contact: View a contact you specify. Panel Access menu. Customizing the Home Screen Direct dial: Automatically call a contact you specify.
  • Page 29: Widgets

    Adding Shortcuts from Applications Home Screen Tips: Briefly tells you how to add, Navigate to the Home screen panel. remove, arrange, and use application shortcuts and widgets on the Home screen From the Home screen, touch Applications. panels. Touch and hold on an application icon. The Shortcut icon is automatically placed on the selected Home screen.
  • Page 30: Folders

    Removing Widgets Recent documents: Create a folder containing Touch and hold the Widget until Trashcan appears, quick links to Office documents you recently then drag the Widget to the Trashcan. stored and/or accessed on your device. Folders Starred contacts: Create a folder containing Place Folders on the Home screen to organize items together on contacts marked as Favorites.
  • Page 31: Wallpaper

    Wallpaper Applications Choose a picture to display in the background of the Home Applications display in the Applications list to provide access to screen. You can choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images, or your phone’s applications. (For more information, refer to “Apps select a picture you’ve taken with the Camera or downloaded.
  • Page 32: Your Phone's Modes

    Your Phone’s Modes Optional input modes are: Talk Mode ABC: Lets you enter lower-case letters (abc), initial capital letters • (Abc), or all upper-case letters (ABC). To toggle between these entry You can place and receive calls only when your phone is on. options, touch the Shift ( ) key.
  • Page 33 Lock Mode Standby Mode When the phone is in Lock Mode, Standby mode is the state of the phone once it has found service restrictions are placed on phone use. and is idle. The phone goes into Standby mode: You can receive calls and messages, •...
  • Page 34: Silent Mode

    Adjust the Ringer Music Player Mode To adjust the Ringer volume, while in Standby mode, press the The Music Player in your phone can play music files (MP3, CMX, Volume key( ) Up or Down. Midi, AAC, AAC+, and eAAC+), but only if they are stored in the My Music folder on an optional microSD Memory Card.
  • Page 35 Camera Mode Camcorder Mode Camera mode lets you take pictures with your phone’s camera. Camcorder mode lets you record videos with your phone’s In Camera mode, you can also adjust the resolution and camera. In Camcorder mode, you can also adjust the resolution appearance of your pictures.
  • Page 36: Entering Text

    Entering Text Video Player Mode The Video Player in your phone can play video files [3GS, MP4, Your phone has an on-screen QWERTY keypad H.263, and H.264 (Decoding: QCIF Only)], but only if they are ) to support quick and easy text stored in the My Video folder in the phone or on an optional input.
  • Page 37: Section 3: Call Functions

    Section 3: Call Functions This section explains how to make or answer a call. This section Important!: Emergency number 911 is preset into your phone. also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. If you call 911 an audible tone is heard and an Emergency prompt appears in the display for the duration of the call.
  • Page 38 Voice Digit Dialing Manual Pause Calling Your phone includes a voice recognition system that you can use When you call automated systems (like banking services), you to place calls. are often required to enter a password or account number. Instead of manually waiting for these systems then making Press Voice Dialer.
  • Page 39 Call Log Dialing Contact Dialing From the Home screen, touch Your phone stores records of your calls (incoming and outgoing). Contacts. The Contacts list You can use these records to place calls. appears in the display. (For From the Home screen, touch more information, refer to Call log.
  • Page 40: Call Progress Screen

    Call Progress Screen Voice Contact Dialing Press Voice Dialer ( ). Voice Dialer During a call, you have the following options: pop-up appears in the display. Speaker: Touch and slide to the right to place your phone in • Say “Call” followed by the name of one of your Contacts. Speakerphone mode for sharing the call with others nearby or for conducting the call hands free.
  • Page 41: Answering A Call

    Answering a Call Ignoring a Call Your phone notifies you of a call in the following ways: When you ignore an incoming call, the call is immediately forwarded to your voice mail. A ring tone sounds and/or your phone vibrates (Your phone provides •...
  • Page 42: Three Way Calling

    Three Way Calling Call Log Three Way Calling lets you add a third party to your current call. The Call log retains information about Outgoing, Incoming, and Missed calls. You can also view times for your last call and the During a call, press total times for all calls.
  • Page 43: Roaming

    • Send text message: Send a text message to this number or • Last Reset: View the time and date all timers were last reset. Contact. (For more information, refer to “Creating and Sending • Lifetime Calls: View the number and total duration of all calls Messages”...
  • Page 44 How Roaming Works Roam Option lets you set roaming preferences if you move in and out of your home network. The following roaming options are available: Home only: Your phone is available for normal operation only in the • designated coverage area. Automatic: Your Wireless Provider’s Preferred Roaming List (PRL) of •...
  • Page 45: Section 4: Contacts List

    Section 4: Contacts List Contacts List Menu This section explains how to manage your daily contacts by storing their name and number in your Contacts. Contacts entries From the Contacts list, press . The Contacts List menu are sorted by name. pops-up at the bottom of the screen with the following Your Contacts List options:...
  • Page 46: Adding A New Contact

    Adding a New Contact Enter the phone number. • To add another number, touch +. From the Contacts list, press New contact. The Edit • To add an Email address, touch Next. The Home Email field appears highlighted. contact screen appears in the display.
  • Page 47 Saving a Number from a Call Creating a new Contacts entry: Touch Create new contact. The New contact screen appears Once you’ve finished a call, you can save the number of the in the display with the number you’re saving populating caller to your Contacts list.
  • Page 48 Adding the number to an existing Contacts entry: Touch the number type that matches your new number. Search for and touch the existing Contact to receive this Make any added changes you wish to the Contacts entry. number. The Edit contact screen appears in the display (For more information, refer to “Editing an Existing with the Call log number populating the next available Contact”...
  • Page 49: Contact Options Menu

    Contact Options Menu Searching for a Contact Keypad Method There are a number of options available for individual Contacts. From the Contacts list, find the desired Contact. (For more From the Contacts list, find the desired Contact by pressing information, refer to “Searching for a Contact” on Search.
  • Page 50: Editing An Existing Contact

    Editing an Existing Contact Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers Once stored in the Contacts list, an entry can be changed quite When you call automated systems (like banking services), you easily. are often required to enter a password or account number. Instead of manually entering the numbers each time, you can In the Contacts list, search for and touch the desired store the numbers in your Contacts along with special characters...
  • Page 51 Store Pauses in a New Contacts Entry Add Pauses to an Existing Contacts Entry Press and enter the number you wish to In the Contacts list, search for and touch the desired store (such as your bank’s teleservice number). Contact. (For more information, refer to “Searching for a Contact”...
  • Page 52 Add a Number or Email Address to an Existing Entry Edit an Existing Email Address In the Contacts list, search for and touch the desired Find the desired entry in the Contacts list. (For more Contact. (For more information, refer to “Searching for a information, refer to “Searching for a Contact”...
  • Page 53: Favorites

    Favorites Removing Favorites The Favorites screen shows Contacts you added to the list so you Use this option to remove a speed dial number in your Contacts can call them without searching or browsing your entire Contacts list. list. The Favorites screen also lists Contacts you call frequently. Press Contacts Favorites.
  • Page 54: Sending A Contacts Entry

    Sending a Contacts Entry Use the Share option to send a selected Contact’s information as part of an Email or Gmail message. Press Contacts. The Contacts screen appears in the display. Find and touch the Contact you want to send to another device.
  • Page 55: Section 5: Entering Text

    Section 5: Entering Text Entering Text Using the Android Keyboard This section describes how to enter words, letters, punctuation and numbers when you need to enter text. The Android Keyboard is a custom virtual QWERTY keyboard, Virtual QWERTY Keyboard featuring predictive text. Input characters by tapping the on- screen keys with your finger.
  • Page 56 Entering Symbols and Numbers Enter common symbols by touching to switch to symbol mode, then touching the corresponding key. To enter less-common symbols, touch , then touch the corresponding key. Enter numbers by touching , then touching the number keys.
  • Page 57: Section 6: Messaging

    Section 6: Messaging Sending Messages This section explains how to send or receive different types of messages. This section also describes the features and Creating and Sending Messages functionality associated with the various types of messaging. Press Messaging ( New Message. The Types of Messages message composer screen appears with the To field Your i100 can send Text (SMS) messages, Multimedia [picture or...
  • Page 58 For more message composition options, press . The • Capture video: Launch the Camcorder, record a new video, and attach it to your message. (For more information, refer to following options are available: “Recording a Video” on page 63.) • Add subject: Add a subject line to your message. •...
  • Page 59: Retrieving A Message

    Retrieving a Message To read the complete message, touch its Messaging list entry. The complete message appears in the display. When you receive a new text, picture, or video message, the To compose a reply message, touch the Type to compose message ringer sounds (unless turned off) and the new message field.
  • Page 60: Changing Messaging Settings

    Changing Messaging Settings • Notification Settings: – Notifications: When enabled, displays message notification icon when Press Messaging. The Messaging screen appears message received. in the display showing the currently saved threads. – Screen on: When enabled, display lights when message notification Press Settings.
  • Page 61: Accessing Email

    Accessing Email At the prompt, enter a screen name for this Email account and your name for inclusion in outgoing messages, then You can configure i100 Messaging to send and receive Email touch Next. Email begins downloading to your phone. messages using personal or business accounts.
  • Page 62: Sending Email

    Sending Email To attach a file(s) to your message, press attachment. The Choose attachment menu pops-up in the Address the Email message to a Contact: display. Select the desired location(s) and file(s). • Press Contacts. To send your message to the intended recipient, touch •...
  • Page 63 Email Account Settings – Empty Server Trash: Touch to delete emails from the Trash or Deleted folder on the Email server. Use settings to configure handling of email on your device. – Sync schedule: Set the schedule for synchronizing email from the server.
  • Page 64 Removing an Email Account • Common Settings: – Forward with files: Enable or disable forwarding of file attachments. Press Email Accounts. The Email – Add signature: Enable or disable adding signature to emails from this accounts list appears. account. Touch and hold the account you wish to remove. The –...
  • Page 65: Section 7: Camera-Camcorder

    Section 7: Camera–Camcorder Taking Pictures and Videos Use your Samsung phone to take full color digital pictures and videos, display them on your phone’s vivid color display, and Taking pictures videos with the built-in Camera-Camcorder is as instantly share them with family and friends. It’s fun, and as easy simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens (located on the to use as a traditional point-and-click camera or camcorder.
  • Page 66 For additional options, press . The following Tip: You can also launch the camera by pressing Camera. additional options are available: • Share: Send a copy of this picture to another device or person Using the display as a viewfinder, point the camera lens using Bluetooth, Gmail, Messaging, or Picasa.
  • Page 67 Recording a Video When the image that you wish to capture appears in the display, press the Camera key ( ) or touch . When To record a video using the current camcorder settings, do the you’re finished recording your video, press the Camera key following: ) again or touch Press and hold the Camera key (...
  • Page 68: Screen Layout

    Screen Layout White balance: Touch to select White balance to match available light: Auto / Incandescent / Daylight / Fluorescent / Cloudy. Zoom: (Camera) Touch to adjust Zoom setting: 1x / 1.6x / 2.2x / 2.8x / 3.4x / 4x. Video quality: (Camcorder) Touch to adjust Video quality setting: High (30m) / Low (30m) / MMS (Low, 30s) / YouTube (High, 10m).
  • Page 69: Camera-Camcorder Settings

    Camera-Camcorder Settings Gallery To access the Camera or Camcorder settings menu, do the The Camera-Camcorder stores your photos and videos in the following: Gallery, which gives you easy access to your photos and videos and lets you review and manage them. From the Camera / Camcorder viewfinder screen, touch Settings (see “Screen Layout”...
  • Page 70 Gallery and Camera Media Menu Options The Gallery screen appears in the display, showing the following media file clusters: In the Gallery screen, press . The following menu Camera pictures: Thumbnail • options are available: views of up to four of the pictures •...
  • Page 71 Camera and Video Pictures Options Picture Menu Options Touch Camera pictures / Camera videos / Camera media In the Gallery Camera Pictures array, select a photo. The . The following menu options are available: photo expands for easier viewing. • Capture picture: Launches the Camera. Press .
  • Page 72 Send Pictures and Videos Send a picture or video you have taken to anyone with a compatible device in a few easy steps. From the Camera / Camcorder view finder screen, take a picture or record a video. Touch the thumbnail preview image in the upper right corner of the display.
  • Page 73: Section 8: Playing Music And Videos

    Section 8: Playing Music and Videos Loading Media Files Via PC Connect your i100 to your Personal Computer using the You can load media files (MP3 or WMA music and/or MP4 or 3GP USB Data Cable. “USB connected” and a USB Notification video) to your phone over the air or using a Personal Computer.
  • Page 74: Playing Your Media Files

    Playing Your Media Files Sideloading Launching the Music Player Remove the microSD or microSDHC Memory Card from your phone. (For more information, refer to “Remove a Press Music. Memory Card” on page 13.) The Music Library screen Insert the Memory Card in a compatible Card Reader appears in the display.
  • Page 75 Launching the Video Player Press Gallery All videos / Camera videos. An array of thumbnail images appears in the display. Note: Videos are indicated by a Play arrowhead overlay. Locate and touch the desired video. The Video Player screen appears (in landscape mode) and the selected video begins playing.
  • Page 76: Section 9: Apps (Applications)

    Section 9: Apps (Applications) Using Your i100 Phone Your i100 phone includes a number of useful Apps and offers access to the Android Market, where you can purchase and From the Home screen, touch . The Apps menu download still more Apps. appears in the display.
  • Page 77: Launching An App

    Launching an App Available Apps From the Home screen, touch The following Apps are pre-loaded on your i100 phone: . The Apps menu appears Browser: Access the World Wide Web. in the display. The Browser supports “Pinch and Zoom” on Swipe up or down across the some web pages.
  • Page 78 Clock: Displays current time, date. and Maps: Access Google maps. weather information. Use to set up multiple alarms, select background image from the Market: Find, purchase, and download Gallery, and select a sound or music file to Apps for your i100 phone. play when a set alarm time is reached.
  • Page 79: Accessing Apps Directly

    Accessing Apps Directly Settings: Customize your phone’s operation You can access an App directly from one of the Home screen and functions to suit yourself. panels after copying a Shortcut or Widget for the App to the Talk: Exchange instant messages using desired Home screen panel.
  • Page 80: Section 10: Connections

    Section 10: Connections Turn Wi-Fi Interface On This section explains how to setup your phones network, Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity), Bluetooth, and VPN (Virtual Private Network) From the Wireless & network settings menu, touch Wi-Fi. connections. The associated check box changes color to green. Turn Wi-Fi Interface Off Note: Use of these Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and/or VPN wireless connections can increase the drain on your i100’s battery, shortening your usage time.
  • Page 81 Advanced Wi-Fi settings • Add Wi-Fi network: Manually add a Wi-Fi network to the Wi-Fi networks list. The Wi-Fi settings – Advanced menu lets you further customize To manually add a Wi-Fi network to the Wi-Fi networks list: how your phone communicates with Wi-Fi networks. •...
  • Page 82: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth On/Off Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology When the Bluetooth is turned on, you can use the Bluetooth capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 30 features available. When the Bluetooth is turned off, you cannot feet without requiring a physical connection.
  • Page 83 Pair with a New Device To pair your phone with a new Bluetooth device: • Place the other Bluetooth device in discoverable mode. (See the From the Wireless & network settings menu, touch device user manual for more information.) Bluetooth settings. The following options are available: •...
  • Page 84 Reconnecting to a Paired Bluetooth Device Bluetooth Device Listing Options Paired and Connected Device To reconnect to a paired Bluetooth headset or handsfree device: In the Bluetooth devices list, touch and hold a connected In the Bluetooth settings menu, touch the listing for the device listing.
  • Page 85: Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

    Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Paired and Disconnected Headset In the Bluetooth devices list, touch and hold a disconnected Use Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot to share your device’s 3G internet Bluetooth headset listing. The following options are connection with a PC or other device through Wi-Fi, using your available: device as a mobile wireless hotspot.
  • Page 86 Launching Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Connecting a Device via Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Activate your device’s Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot application to allow Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your device’s other devices to use your device’s 3G internet connection. Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot.
  • Page 87: Vpn

    Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot settings From the Wireless & network settings menu, touch Portable You can connect your i100 to an enterprise Virtual Private Wi-Fi Hotspot. Network, such as your employer’s. Touch Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot settings for these settings: To add a VPN: •...
  • Page 88: Mobile Networks

    Dial Up Networking • Enable L2TP secret (L2TP, L2TP/IPSec PSK networks and L2TP/ IPSec CRT networks) With Dial Up Networking enabled, your phone’s access to all • Set L2TP secret (L2TP, L2TP/IPSec PSK networks and L2TP/IPSec other data services [such as the Browser and Multimedia CRT networks) Messaging Service (MMS)] is disabled.
  • Page 89: Section 11: Web And Social Networking

    Section 11: Web and Social Networking YouTube Browser View and upload YouTube videos, right from your phone. Your phone is equipped with a full HTML Browser, which allows you to access the internet. From the Home screen, select Applications YouTube. From the Home screen, touch Browser.
  • Page 90 Selecting items on a page Using Browser Windows While browsing pages, use gestures and menus to navigate links You can have up to eight windows open at one time, switching on pages: between windows. • Touch an item or hyperlink to select it. From the Home screen, touch Browser.
  • Page 91 Accessing bookmarks and history – Add bookmark/Remove from bookmarks: Bookmark the page, or remove the bookmark for this page. Launch a bookmarked page, or reload recent pages. – Share link: Send the page’s URL via Email, Gmail, or Messaging. From the Home screen, touch Browser.
  • Page 92 Copying Fields or Text Browser Menu Copy information from a web page to the clipboard for pasting. While viewing a web page, press Menu for these options: Copying text New window: Open a new browser window. The previous browser • windows remain open in the background (use the Windows option to From the Home screen, touch Browser.
  • Page 93 Browser Settings – Enable JavaScript: When enabled, Browser will automatically run JavaScript scripts on pages you visit. From the Home screen, touch Browser Menu – Enable plug-ins: When enabled, Browser will automatically load and More Settings: run plug-ins on pages you visit. •...
  • Page 94: Maps

    Maps • Security settings – Remember passwords: When enabled, saves usernames and Use Google Maps to find your current location, get directions, and passwords for sites you visit, to make future visits easier. other location-based information. – Clear passwords: Clear all saved usernames and passwords. –...
  • Page 95 Touch and Touch and hold Maps Menu • Touch and hold on an area of the map to display pop-up From the Home screen, select Applications information about the location. Maps. • Touch a pop-up for these options: While viewing a map, press Menu for these options: –...
  • Page 96: Section 12: Changing Your Phone's Settings

    Section 12: Changing Your Phone’s Settings This section explains the settings available to customize your phone to suit your needs and preferences. Activates your phone’s ability to communicate with a TTY or TDS Accessing the Settings Menu device connected to the headset jack. View call timer From the Home screen, press Settings.
  • Page 97: Sound Settings

    Sound settings Incoming calls Phone ringtone Sound settings let you customize your phone’s audio properties, such as for ringers, keypad tones, alerts, and more. Touch this This setting lets you select the default ringtone that plays for all option to access the following settings: incoming calls except those from Contacts for whom you have General set unique, identifying ringtones.
  • Page 98: Display Settings

    Display settings Audible selection Touch this setting to enable/disable playing of a tone when you Display settings let you change your phone’s menu appearance, select an object on the touch screen. display brightness and contrast, and display content to better Screen lock sounds meet your needs.
  • Page 99: Location & Security Settings

    Screen timeout Screen unlock Set up screen lock This setting lets you set the display backlight to remain on for 8, 15, or 30 seconds; or for 1, 2, 10, or 30 minutes with no activity. Use these settings to determine the unlock method for your phone.
  • Page 100 Passwords Use secure credentials Visible passwords When enabled, this setting requires that your phone’s functions and Apps use stored credentials to secure data communications Touching this setting makes passwords visible/or invisible while (such as for E-mail and secure web sites). you type them.
  • Page 101: Applications Settings

    Applications settings Accounts & sync settings Unknown sources Touch this option to access the following settings: General sync settings When enabled, this setting lets you install Apps on your phone from sources other than Google Market. (For more information, These settings let you control how and when Apps (for example, refer to “Apps (Applications)”...
  • Page 102: Privacy Settings

    Privacy settings SD card & phone storage settings Touch this option to access the following settings: Touch this option to access the following settings: Backup and restore SD card Back up my data Total space Enable or disable backup of your data and settings to the Google Lists the total amount of usable storage space on the Memory server.
  • Page 103: Language & Keyboard Settings

    Language & keyboard settings Format SD card Touch this option to prepare a Memory card you have installed for Touch this option to access the following settings: use by your phone. Select language Lets you select English or Español as your phone’s display and Tip: If you wish to re-use a memory card from another device.
  • Page 104: Voice Input &Output Settings

    Voice input &output settings Accessibility settings Voice input Touch this option and you are prompted to download and install a Voice recognizer settings “screen reader” to your phone. This activates the following setting: Let you select an input voice language, filter explicit images from Accessibility voice searches, block offensive words, elect to show search hints.
  • Page 105: About Phone

    About phone Select time zone When enabled, this setting lets you select current time zone by Touch this option to list the following options and information city name from a list. about your phone’s current operating condition, hardware, and Set time software: Status •...
  • Page 106: Section 13: Health And Safety Information

    Section 13: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using The low levels of RF cell phones emit while in use are in the your phone. The terms “mobile device” or “cell phone” are used microwave frequency range.
  • Page 107 While RF energy does not ionize particles, large amounts can Results of this study did NOT show that cell phones caused brain increase body temperatures and cause tissue damage. Two cancer. In this study, most people had no increased risk of brain areas of the body, the eyes and the testes, are particularly cancer from using cell phones.
  • Page 108 Risk of Brain Cancer from Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields Cell Phone Industry Actions in Childhood and Adolescence (MOBI-KIDS) Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the cell phone industry to take a MOBI-KIDS is an international study investigating the relationship number of steps, including the following: between exposure to radio frequency energy from...
  • Page 109 Use speaker mode or a headset to place more distance between your absorption use special phone cases, while others involve nothing • head and the cell phone. more than a metallic accessory attached to the phone. Studies Hands-Free Kits have shown that these products generally do not work as advertised.
  • Page 110: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Certification Information

    Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various Information sources can be obtained from the following organizations (updated 10/1/2010): Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is FCC RF Safety Program: •...
  • Page 111: Smart Practices While Driving

    SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this mobile accepted by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the with the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
  • Page 112 Laws in some states may prohibit mounting this device on or of driving becomes impaired. Samsung is committed to promoting near the windshield of an automobile. In other states, the law...
  • Page 113: Battery Use And Safety

    Short-circuiting the terminals may provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear to be working damage the battery or the object causing the short-circuiting.
  • Page 114: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    We've made it easy for you to recycle your old Samsung mobile device or battery to the address listed, via U.S. Mail, for device by working with respected take-back companies in every recycling.
  • Page 115: Ul Certified Travel Charger

    Follow local regulations regarding disposal of mobile devices THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER and batteries OUTLET. THIS POWER UNIT IS INTENDED TO BE CORRECTLY Dispose of your mobile device and batteries in accordance with ORIENTED IN A VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL OR FLOOR local regulations.
  • Page 116: Gps & Agps

    Always tell the emergency responder your location to the best of your • Certain Samsung mobile devices can also use an Assisted Global ability; and Positioning System (AGPS), which obtains information from the Remain on the mobile device for as long as the emergency responder •...
  • Page 117: Emergency Calls

    Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless mobile Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: device networks or when certain network services and/or mobile Liquids of any kind device features are in use.
  • Page 118: Responsible Listening

    Microwaves played louder and for longer durations. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common cause of Do not try to dry your mobile device in a microwave oven. preventable hearing loss. Some scientific research suggests that Doing so may cause a fire or explosion.
  • Page 119 When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the • people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear American Academy of Audiology what you are listening to. 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300 Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings.
  • Page 120: Operating Environment

    Using Your Mobile Device Near Other Electronic Devices National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from Radio 395 E Street, S.W. Frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment Suite 9200 may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless Patriots Plaza Building mobile device.
  • Page 121 Potentially Explosive Environments For more information see: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf- faqs.html#. Switch your mobile device off when in any area with a potentially Other Medical Devices explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the injury or even death.
  • Page 122: Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) use a rated mobile device successfully. Trying out the mobile Regulations for Wireless Devices device with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission M-Ratings: Mobile devices rated M3 or M4 meet FCC (FCC) Report and Order in WT Docket 01-309 modified the requirements and are likely to generate less interference to...
  • Page 123: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device

    HAC/Wi-Fi for Newer Technologies A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for normal use. A sum of 6 is considered for best use. This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids.
  • Page 124: Fcc Notice And Cautions

    FCC Notice and Cautions Other Important Safety Information FCC Notice Only qualified personnel should service the mobile device or install the • mobile device in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be The mobile device may cause TV or radio interference if used in dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device.
  • Page 125: Section 14: Warranty Information

    Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged dampness, neglect, unusual physical, electrical or electromechanical by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging stress, or defects in appearance, cosmetic, decorative or structural...
  • Page 126 THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY • Product and the sellers' name and address. To obtain assistance PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; on where to deliver the Product, call Samsung Customer Care at WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT; • 1-888-987-4357. Upon receipt, SAMSUNG will promptly repair DESIGN, CONDITION, QUALITY, OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT;...
  • Page 127 LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE CONSTRUED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG PERMITS. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING...
  • Page 128: End User License Agreement For Software

    SAMSUNG and BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS EULA. IF YOU DO NOT should not be relied upon. ACCEPT THE TERMS IN THIS EULA, YOU MUST CLICK THE "DECLINE" BUTTON, DISCONTINUE USE OF THE SOFTWARE.
  • Page 129 License will terminate automatically without your initial copy of the Software, unless we provide other terms notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the terms along with such upgrade. To use Software identified as an and conditions of this EULA.
  • Page 130 SAMSUNG AND ITS LICENSORS (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS 10. EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AND CERTAIN "SAMSUNG" FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTIONS 9, 10 and 11) OTHER DAMAGES. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH...
  • Page 131 To avoid unintended information leaks and other problems of this International Sale of Goods, the application of which is expressly sort, it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung’s excluded. If a dispute, controversy or difference is not amicably...
  • Page 132 Important!: If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric keypad, dial the numbers listed in brackets. Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) ©2011 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval.
  • Page 133: Index

    Index Accessing Wireless & network Call Functions Emergency Calls settings Adjusting the Call Volume Entering Text Android keyboard Answering a Call Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) configuring Call Log Signals entering text Camcorder Applications Taking Videos FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Camcorder mode Regulations for Wireless Camera...
  • Page 134 Navigation Nodes Mobile device folders Notes and tips Ringer Volume Setting primary shortcuts Notes, description Roaming wallpaper Notification Panel Samsung Mobile Products and Icons Operating Environment Recycling annunciator line Other Important Safety Information Screen Layouts Settings Messaging Lock Mode Phone...
  • Page 135 using Android keyboard Wireless & network settings Menu virtual QWERY keyboard Accessing Text Conventions Tip, description YouTube Tools Bluetooth TTY Mode UL Certified Travel Charger Understanding Your Contacts Deleting a Contact Entry Editing an Existing Contact Entry Pauses port Voice Search Voicemail Listening To Volume...

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