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  • Page 1: User Manual

    GT-S7500T user manual...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Using this manual Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device. This device will provide you with high quality mobile communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s exceptional technology and high standards. This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device.

  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

    Applications and their functions may vary by country, ● region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by third-party applications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues or ● incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software.
  • Page 4 → Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → About phone (represents Settings, followed by About phone) Square brackets—device keys; for example: [ (represents the Menu key) Copyright Copyright ©...
  • Page 5 Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/ ● or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. ® ™ ™ Wi-Fi , Wi-Fi Protected Setup , Wi-Fi Direct , Wi-Fi ● ™ CERTIFIED , and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ............. 10 Unpack ..................10 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ......10 Charge the battery ............... 12 Insert a memory card (optional) ........15 Attach a hand strap (optional) .......... 17 Getting started ............18 Turn your device on and off ..........
  • Page 7 Social Hub ................55 Entertainment ............56 Camera ..................56 Gallery ..................65 Videos ..................67 Music ..................68 Music Hub ................72 FM radio .................. 72 Personal information ..........76 Contacts .................. 76 Calendar ................. 79 Memo ..................81 Voice recorder ...............
  • Page 8 AllShare ................. 100 Mobile network sharing ........... 102 GPS ..................103 PC connections ..............105 VPN connections ..............107 Tools ............... 109 Clock ..................109 Calculator ................111 Downloads ................112 Search ..................112 Kies air ................... 112 My files .................. 113 SIM Toolkit ................
  • Page 9 Language and keyboard ..........127 Voice input and output ............. 130 Accessibility ................. 131 Date and time ..............131 About phone ............... 132 Troubleshooting ..........133 Contents...

  • Page 10: Assembling

    Assembling Unpack Check your product box for the following items: Mobile device ● Battery ● Quick start guide ● Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. The items supplied with your device and available ●...
  • Page 11 To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, If the device is on, press and hold the Power key and select Power off → OK to turn it off. Remove the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you ●...

  • Page 12: Charge The Battery

    Insert the battery. Replace the back cover. Charge the battery Before using the device for the first time or when the battery has been unused for an extended period, you must charge the battery. You can charge the device with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable.
  • Page 13 When your battery is low, the device will emit a ● warning tone and display a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty. If the battery level becomes too low, the device will automatically power off. Recharge your battery to continue using your device.
  • Page 14 Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. You can use the device while it is charging, but it may ● take longer to fully charge the battery. While the device is charging, the touch screen may ●...

  • Page 15: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on a Depending on the type of USB cable you are using, it may take some time before charging begins. When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the USB cable from the device and then from the PC.

  • Page 16: Remove The Memory Card

    Remove the back cover. Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place. Replace the back cover. › Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.

  • Page 17: Attach A Hand Strap (Optional)

    › Format the memory card Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device. → Settings → Storage → Unmount In Idle mode, select SD card → Format SD card →...

  • Page 18: Getting Started

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

  • Page 19: Get To Know Your Device

    Get to know your device › Device layout Proximity sensor Earpiece Volume key Touch screen Home key Back key Menu key Mouthpiece GPS antenna Headset jack Camera lens Speaker Power/Reset/ Lock Flash bulb Back cover Main antenna Multifunction jack 1. Do not touch the antenna area or cover this area with your hands or other objects while using the related functions.
  • Page 20 › Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Power/ Access the quick menus (press and Reset hold); Reset the device (press and hold Lock for 8-10 seconds and release); Lock the touch screen. Open a list of options available on the current screen;...

  • Page 21: Indicator Icons

    › Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider. Icon Definition No signal Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected Open Wi-Fi APs available Wi-Fi AP connected Bluetooth activated Bluetooth headset connected GPS activated Call in progress...
  • Page 22 Icon Definition Call diverting activated Connected to PC Power saving mode activated USB tethering activated Wi-Fi tethering activated No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia message New email message New voice mail message Alarm activated Event notification Roaming (outside of normal service area) Silent mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated...

  • Page 23: Use The Touch Screen

    Icon Definition Battery power level Current time 10:00 Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. Do not press the touch screen with your fingertips, ●...

  • Page 24: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And Keys

    Control your touch screen with the following actions: Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a menu, ● option, or application. Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than ● 2 seconds to open a pop-up option list. Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to ●...

  • Page 25: Get To Know The Idle Screen

    Get to know the idle screen When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen. From the idle screen, you can view indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and other items. The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen.

  • Page 26: Auto Rotation

    › Remove items from the idle screen Tap and hold an item to remove. The trash bin appears at the bottom of the idle screen. Drag the item to the trash bin. When the item turns red, release the item. ›...

  • Page 27: Access Applications

    › Add or remove panels to the idle screen You can add or remove panels of the idle screen to organise widgets according to your preferences and needs. → Edit. In Idle mode, press [ You can also place your two fingers on the screen and pinch to switch to Edit mode.
  • Page 28 Select an application. When you use applications provided by Google, you ● must have a Google account. If you do not have a Google account, sign up for a Google account. You can add a shortcut to an application by tapping ●...
  • Page 29 To add a folder or panel to the screen, → Edit. In the application list, press [ Tap and hold an application. Add Folder or Add Page at Drag the application icon to the bottom of the screen. Repeat steps 2-3 to add more applications. Add Folder or Add Page to the screen.

  • Page 30: Customise Your Device

    › Use the task manager Your device is a multitasking device. It can run more than one application at the same time. However, multitasking may cause hang-ups, freezing, memory problems, or additional power consumption. To avoid these problems, end unnecessary programs using the task manager. Task In Idle mode, open the application list and select Manager...

  • Page 31: Change Your Ringtone

    › Switch to Silent mode To mute or unmute your device, do one of the following: → In Idle mode, open the application list and select ● Keypad and tap and hold #. Open the notifications panel from the top of the screen and ●...
  • Page 32 › Adjust the brightness of the display Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Display Brightness. → → Drag the slider to adjust the level of brightness. Select The brightness level of the display will affect how quickly the device consumes battery power.
  • Page 33 Set an unlock PIN code Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Location and security → Set up screen lock → PIN. Continue. Enter a new PIN (numeric) and select Enter the PIN again and select Set an unlock password In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings...

  • Page 34: Enter Text

    › Activate the Find my mobile feature When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your device, the Find my mobile feature will automatically send the contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover your device. To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for controlling the device from the web remotely.
  • Page 35 › Change the keypad type You can change the keypad type. Tap and hold the text input field and select Input method → a keypad type (Samsung keypad or Swype). › Enter text using the Samsung keypad → Portrait keypad types and select a text input Select method.
  • Page 36 Number Function Enter text by voice; This icon is available only when you activate the voice input feature for the Samsung keypad. This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language. Clear your input. Start a new line. Insert a full stop;...
  • Page 37 Release the finger on the last character. When the word displays correctly, select to insert a space. If the correct word does not display, select an alternative word from the list that appears. Repeat steps 1-4 to complete your text. You can also tap the keys to enter text.

  • Page 38: Download Applications From Play Store

    Number Function Enter text by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language. Insert a space. › Copy and paste text While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications. Place the cursor on the text you want to copy.

  • Page 39: Download Files From The Web

    This feature may be unavailable depending on your ● region or service provider. Your device will save user files from downloaded ● applications to the internal memory. To save the files to the memory card, connect your device to a PC and copy them from the internal memory to the memory card.

  • Page 40: Synchronise Data

    To download files from the web, Internet. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Search for a file or application and download it. To install applications downloaded from websites other than Play Store, you must select Settings → Applications →...
  • Page 41 Select an account. Select the applications you want to synchronise. To exclude applications from automatic synchronisation, clear the check boxes next to the applications you want. › Synchronise data manually Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Accounts and sync.

  • Page 42: Communication

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

  • Page 43: Answer A Call

    Answer a call When a call comes in, drag in any direction until it reaches the border of the circle. When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to mute the ringtone. End call. To end the call, select Reject a call When a call comes in, drag in any direction until it reaches...
  • Page 44 › Use options during a call You can use the following options while a call is in progress: To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key up or ● down. To place a call on hold, select . To retrieve a held call, ●...
  • Page 45 › View and dial missed calls Your device will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, open the notifications panel and select the missed call. › Use additional features You can use various other call-related features, such as auto rejection, Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode, or call diverting or barring.
  • Page 46 Use Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode In FDN mode, your device will restrict outgoing calls, except for the numbers stored in the FDN list. To activate FDN mode, In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Call →...

  • Page 47: View Call Logs

    Select a call barring option. Enter a call barring password and select Your setting will be sent to the network. Set call waiting Call waiting is a network feature to alert you of an incoming call while you are on a previous call. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings →...

  • Page 48: Messaging

    Messaging Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. ›...

  • Page 49: View A Text Or Multimedia Message

    Add recipients of your message. Enter phone numbers or email addresses manually and ● separate them with a semicolon or a comma. Select phone numbers or email addresses from the lists ● by selecting When you enter an email address, the device will convert the message as a multimedia message.

  • Page 50: Google Mail

    › Listen to voice mail messages If you have set missed calls to be diverted to the voice mail server, callers may leave voice messages when you do not answer incoming calls. To access your voice mail inbox and listen to voice mail messages, →...
  • Page 51 Enter a name or address in the recipient field. Enter a subject and message. → Attach → To attach an image file, press [ a file. Select to send the message. › View email messages Google In Idle mode, open the application list and select Mail.

  • Page 52: Email

    Add a label to a message From the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message. Change labels. Select Select a label to add and select Filter messages → Go to labels. From the Inbox screen, press [ Select the label of the messages you want to view. Email Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or company email account.

  • Page 53: Send An Email Message

    › Send an email message In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email → an email account. Select Add recipients of your message. Enter email addresses manually and separate them with ● a semicolon or a comma. Select email addresses from the lists by selecting ●...

  • Page 54: Talk

    Select an email message. From the message view, use the following options: To move to the previous or next message, select ● To move the message to another folder, select ● To delete the message, select ● Reply. → To reply to the message, select ●...

  • Page 55: Messenger

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

  • Page 56: Entertainment

    Entertainment Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. The camera interface appears only in the landscape ● orientation. Tap the screen to hide or display icons in the ● viewfinder. The camera automatically turns off when you do not ●...
  • Page 57 Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Number Function Check the camera status and settings. : Resolution ● : Exposure metre type ● : Number of photos you can take ● (according to available memory) : Default storage location ●...
  • Page 58 Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. The zoom function may be unavailable when shooting in the highest resolution. Select to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. After taking photos, select to view the taken photos. To view more photos, scroll left or right.

  • Page 59: Capture A Series Of Photos

    › Capture a photo in Smile shot mode Your camera can recognise people’s faces and help you take photos of their smiling faces. Camera In Idle mode, open the application list and select to turn on the camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. →...
  • Page 60 › Capture a panoramic photo You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama shooting mode. This mode is convenient for photographing landscapes. Camera In Idle mode, open the application list and select to turn on the camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. →...
  • Page 61 Option Function Resolution Change the resolution option. Adjust the colour balance according to White balance lighting conditions. Apply a special effect, such as sepia or Effects black and white tones. Adjust the sensitivity of the camera imaging sensor. Metering Select a type of exposure metre. Automatically adjust contrast between Auto contrast your subject and background.

  • Page 62: Record A Video

    Setting Function Set the camera to include location information for your photos. To improve GPS signals, avoid ● shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed, such as between buildings or in low- lying areas, or in poor weather conditions.
  • Page 63 Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Number Function Check the camcorder status and settings. : Resolution ● : Length of video that can be ● recorded (according to available memory) : Default storage location ● Change the recording mode (for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally).
  • Page 64 Select to start recording. Select to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. The camcorder may not be able to properly record videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed. After recording videos, select to view the recorded videos. To view more videos, scroll left or right.

  • Page 65: Gallery

    → Before recording a video, select to access the following settings: Setting Function Display the gridlines on the preview Guidelines screen. Audio Turn the audio on or off. recording Set the camera to display the recorded Review video. Select a memory location for storing Storage recorded videos.

  • Page 66: View A Photo

    Some file formats are not supported depending on ● the software of the device. If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error ● can occur when you open files. Playback quality may vary by content type. ● Some files may not play properly depending on how ●...

  • Page 67: Videos

    More → To use additional features with a photo, press [ ● and use the following options: Print : Print a photo using a Wi-Fi or USB connection. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. Crop : Crop an image from a photo. Rotate left : Rotate a photo anti-clockwise.

  • Page 68: Music

    Select a video to play. Control playback with the following icons: Icon Function Change a ratio of the video screen. Restart playback; Skip backward (tap within 3 seconds); Scan backward in a file (tap and hold). Pause playback; Select to resume playback.

  • Page 69: Play Music

    › Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device or memory card: Download from the wireless web. p. 83 ► ● Download from a PC with Samsung Kies. p. 105 ► ● Receive via Bluetooth. p.

  • Page 70: Create A Playlist

    Number Function Restart playback; Skip backward (tap within 3 seconds); Scan backward in a file (tap and hold). Adjust the volume. Change the repeat mode (off, repeating a file, or repeating all files). Pause playback; Select to resume playback. Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (tap and hold).
  • Page 71 Create. → Press [ Save. Enter a title for your new playlist and select Add music. Select Add. Select the files you want to include and select During playback, you can add files to a playlist by pressing Add to playlist. →...

  • Page 72: Music Hub

    Option Function Display an animated visualisation Visualisation during playback. Set to display lyrics during playback. Lyrics The music player supports lyrics with ID3v2 tags only. Set the music player to automatically Music auto off turn off after a specified length of time. Music Hub You can access the online music store to search for and buy your favourite songs.

  • Page 73: Listen To The Fm Radio

    › Listen to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device. In Idle mode, open the application list and select radio. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. The first time you turn on the FM radio, it will start automatic tuning.
  • Page 74 › Save a radio station automatically Plug a headset into the device. In Idle mode, open the application list and select radio. → Scan → Press [ a scanning option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. Select the radio station you want from the all station list and press [ ] to return to the FM radio screen.
  • Page 75 Adjust the following settings to customise your FM radio: Option Function Set whether or not to run the FM radio in the background while using other Background applications. If this feature is on, you playing can control the FM radio from the notifications panel.

  • Page 76: Personal Information

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

  • Page 77: Find A Contact

    › Find a contact In Idle mode, open the application list and select Scroll up or down on the contact list. You can also drag your finger along the index on the right side to quickly scroll through the list. Select a contact’s name.

  • Page 78: Create A Group Of Contacts

    Enter your own personal details. Save. Select You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature. › Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can manage multiple contacts and send messages or email to an entire group.

  • Page 79: Calendar

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

  • Page 80: View Events

    If an alert message about the calendar sync appears, select OK. Enter the details of the event as required. Save. Select › View events To change the calendar view, In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calendar. Select a view mode from the top of the calendar. To view events of a specific date, In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calendar.

  • Page 81: Memo

    Memo Learn to record important information to save and view at a later date. › Create a memo Memo. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Create memo or press If there is a memo saved, select → Create to create a memo.

  • Page 82: Voice Recorder

    Voice recorder Learn to operate your device’s voice recorder. › Record a voice memo Voice In Idle mode, open the application list and select recorder. Record to start recording. Select Speak into the microphone. Stop. When you are finished, select Your memo is saved automatically.

  • Page 83: Web

    Web services require a data connection. Contact your operator to choose the best data plan. Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. You may incur additional charges for accessing the ● web and downloading media files. For details, contact your service provider.
  • Page 84 While browsing the web page, use the following options: To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread ● them apart. To zoom out, move your fingers closer together. You can also double-tap the screen. → New window. To open a new window, press [ ●...
  • Page 85 › Search for information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Internet. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select the URL input field. Select and say a keyword into your device’s microphone.

  • Page 86: Maps

    To send the web address (URL) of the web page to others, ● select Share link. To copy the web address (URL) of the web page, select ● Copy link URL. Delete bookmark. To delete the bookmark, select ● To use the web page as your homepage of the browser, ●...
  • Page 87 Select the location you want to view details. To view a list of all results for your search, select ● To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread ● them apart. To zoom out, move your fingers closer together.

  • Page 88: Latitude

    Latitude Learn to share your location with your friends and view ™ friends’ locations via Google Latitude This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Latitude. In Idle mode, open the application list and select The device automatically joins Latitude. →...

  • Page 89: Navigation

    While viewing information, use the following options: Map. To view the place on the map, select ● Directions. To view the route to the place, select ● Call. To view the phone number of the place, select ● Navigation Learn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show your destination with voice guidance.

  • Page 90: Youtube

    YouTube Learn to view and share videos via YouTube. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Watch videos In Idle mode, open the application list and select YouTube. Select a video from the list. Rotate the device to landscape view.

  • Page 91: Samsung Apps

    Save to upload the video that you have recorded. Select Select your Google account if it is linked to YouTube. You can also select Add account and set up an account to sign in YouTube. If you are uploading a video for the first time, select a network type to upload a video.

  • Page 92: Play Store

    Play Store You can download games, ringtones, or other applications from Play Store. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Play In Idle mode, open the application list and select Store. If you are launching this application for the first time, select Accept.

  • Page 93: Read News Articles

    › Read news articles News & In Idle mode, open the application list and select Weather. Scroll left to a news topic at the top of the screen. Select an article to open it. → Settings → News To add news topics, press [ settings →...

  • Page 94: Connectivity

    Connectivity Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 10 m without requiring a physical connection. You do not need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth. If the devices are within range of one another, you can exchange information between them even if they are located in different rooms.
  • Page 95 › Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Wireless and network Bluetooth settings. → → Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth wireless Select feature. › Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select...
  • Page 96 › Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Select a file or item, such as a contact, memo, or media file, from an appropriate application or My files. Select an option for sending data via Bluetooth. The method for selecting an option may vary by data type.

  • Page 97: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Learn to use your device’s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network (WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standards. You can connect to the internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available. Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries.
  • Page 98 › Add a Wi-Fi AP manually Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Wireless and network Wi-Fi settings Add Wi-Fi → → → network. Enter the SSID for the network and select the security type. Set the security settings depending on the selected security type.

  • Page 99: Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi Direct Learn to use the Wi-Fi Direct feature to connect two devices via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. › Connect your device to another device Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Wireless and network →...

  • Page 100: Allshare

    AllShare Learn to use the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) service that enables you to share media files between DLNA- enabled devices in your home over Wi-Fi. You must first activate the Wi-Fi feature and add a Wi-Fi profile. p. 97 ►...
  • Page 101 Option Function Upload from Set whether or not to accept the other devices upload from other devices. Default Select the default memory location for memory saving downloaded media files. Subtitles Set to display subtitles. › Play your files on another DLNA-enabled device AllShare.

  • Page 102: Mobile Network Sharing

    Select a media category and a file. Select a player—the one that will play the media file. Playback begins at the selected player. Control playback using icons of your device. Mobile network sharing Learn to set your device as a wireless modem or wireless access point for PCs or other devices, and share your device’s mobile network connection.

  • Page 103: Gps

    Save. When you are finished, select From another device, locate your device’s name in the available connection list and connect to the network. Your device shares the mobile network connection with the other device. › Share your device’s mobile network via USB Using a USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC.
  • Page 104 around high voltage or electromagnetic fields ● in a vehicle with sun protection film ● Do not touch the internal antenna area or cover this area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 105: Pc Connections

    PC connections Learn to connect your device to a PC with a USB cable in USB connection modes. By connecting the device to a PC, you can transfer data to and from your device directly and use the Samsung Kies program. Do not disconnect the USB cable from a computer while the device is transferring or accessing data.
  • Page 106 › Connect as a mass storage device You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in the device, you can also access the file directory of the memory card by using the device as a memory card reader.

  • Page 107: Vpn Connections

    VPN connections You can create virtual private networks (VPN) and connect to your private network securely through a public network, such as the internet. Your device should already be configured with internet access. If you have trouble accessing the internet, you need to edit connections.
  • Page 108 Option Function Select a user certificate that the VPN Set user server uses to identify you. You can certificate import certificates from the VPN server or download from the web. Select a certificate authority (CA) certificate that the VPN server uses Set CA to identify you.

  • Page 109: Tools

    Tools Clock Learn to set and control alarms and world clocks. You can also use the stopwatch and the timer. › Set a new alarm Clock → In Idle mode, open the application list and select Alarm. Create alarm or press [ →...

  • Page 110: Delete An Alarm

    › Delete an alarm Clock → In Idle mode, open the application list and select Alarm. → Delete. Press [ Select alarms to delete. Delete. Select › Create a world clock Clock → In Idle mode, open the application list and select World clock.

  • Page 111: Calculator

    › Use the count-down timer Clock → In Idle mode, open the application list and select Timer. Set the length of time to count down. Start to begin the countdown. Select When the timer expires, drag in any direction until it reaches the border of the circle.

  • Page 112: Downloads

    Downloads Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Downloads. Select a download folder. To open a downloaded file, select the log. To delete a log, select the check box and then select Delete.

  • Page 113: My Files

    Change the following options: Option Function Device name View or edit your device name. Set to receive authorisation requests Access request from other devices while your device is connected to a browser. Enable Set the device to be visible to other visibility device.

  • Page 114: Sim Toolkit

    My files. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select a folder. Home. To return to the Home directory, select ● To move up one level in the file directory, select ● Select a file to open. In a folder, press [ ] to use the following options: Share.

  • Page 115: Thinkfree Office

    : Check and manage the RAM for your device. ● Storage : View the used and available memory on your ● device and memory card. Help : View help information about extending battery ● life and RAM manager. Thinkfree Office Learn to create and view document files on your device.
  • Page 116 › View and edit a document on your device In Idle mode, open the application list and select Thinkfree Office. My Docs → Select a document. Select a text encoding type (if necessary). View and edit the document as desired. To zoom in or out, use the two finger zoom;...

  • Page 117: Voice Search

    Voice Search Learn to use the voice command feature to dial a number, send a message, or search for locations and information by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Voice In Idle mode, open the application list and select Search.

  • Page 118: Settings

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

  • Page 119: Bluetooth Settings

    › Kies via Wi-Fi Connect your device to Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi. › Bluetooth settings Bluetooth : Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off. ● p. 95 ► Device name : Set a Bluetooth name for your device. ● Visible : Set your device to be visible to other Bluetooth ●...

  • Page 120: Call

    › Mobile networks Use packet data : Set to allow packet switched data ● networks for network services. Data roaming : Set the device to connect another network ● when you are roaming or your home network is not available. Access Point Names : Set up access point names (APNs).

  • Page 121: Sound

    Turn on proximity sensor: Set to turn on the proximity ● sensor during a call. Call forwarding : Divert incoming calls to another number. ● Additional settings ● Caller ID : Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls. Call barring : Block incoming or outgoing calls.

  • Page 122: Display

    Phone ringtone : Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming ● calls. Notification ringtone : Select a ringtone to alert you to ● events, such as incoming messages and missed calls. Audible touch tones : Set the device to sound when you ●...

  • Page 123: Power Saving

    Screen timeout : Set the length of time the device waits ● before turning off the display’s backlight. Touch key light duration : Set the duration for the touch ● key backlight. Horizontal calibration : Calibrate the accelerometer to ● adjust the horizontal axis of the device for better motion recognition.

  • Page 124: Location And Security

    Location and security Change the settings for securing your device and the SIM or USIM card, and GPS functionality. Use wireless networks : Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile ● networks for finding your location. Use GPS satellites : Set to use the GPS satellite for finding ●...

  • Page 125: Applications

    Remote controls : Set to control a lost device remotely via ● the web. Set to allow remote control of your device via the web when your device is lost or stolen. This feature will be activated automatically when you sign in to both Samsung and Google accounts.

  • Page 126: Accounts And Sync

    Storage usage : View available memory and the memory ● used by applications on your device. Battery usage : View the amount of power consumed by ● your device. Development ● USB debugging : This is for application development. Stay awake : Set the device’s screen to stay on while charging the battery.

  • Page 127: Privacy

    Privacy Change the settings for managing your settings and data. Back up my data : Back up your device’s settings to the ● Google server. Automatic restore : Set the device to restore applications’ ● data you backed up when they are installed in your device. Factory data reset : Reset your settings to the factory ●...

  • Page 128: Personal Dictionary

    › Swype Set the device to use the Swype keypad. Select Input Method : Change the keypad type. ● How to Swype : Learn how to enter text with the Swype ● keypad. Personal dictionary : Set up your own dictionary. The ●...

  • Page 129: Samsung Keypad

    Language Options : Select a language for text input. ● You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages. › Samsung keypad Set the device to use the Samsung keypad. Portrait keypad types : Select the default input method, ●...

  • Page 130: Voice Input And Output

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

  • Page 131: Accessibility

    Speech rate : Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature. ● Language : Select a language for the text-to-speech feature. ● Engines : View the text-to-speech engines in your device. ● Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with physical challenges.

  • Page 132: About Phone

    About phone Access information about your device, check the device’s status, and update the device system. Settings...

  • Page 133: Troubleshooting

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

  • Page 134: Calls Are Being Dropped

    The touch screen responds slowly or improperly If your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not responding properly, try the following: Remove any protective covers from the touch screen. ● Protective covers may prevent the device from recognising your inputs and are not recommended for touch screen devices.

  • Page 135: Audio Quality Is Poor

    Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. ● Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. ● Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone ● number you are dialling. Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your device is turned on.
  • Page 136 The device beeps and the battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the device. The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold- ●...
  • Page 137 Error messages appear when launching the FM radio The FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device uses the headset cable as an antenna. Without a headset connected, the FM radio will be unable to receive radio stations. To use the FM radio, first ensure that the headset is properly connected.
  • Page 138 Another Bluetooth device is not located Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on ● your device. Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on ● the device you wish to connect to, if necessary. Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are ●...
  • Page 139 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider. To install Kies (PC Sync) Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your PC.

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