Samsung galaxy s™ ii skyrocket™ (black) android smartphone sgh-i727 user manual (ver.f7) (206 pages)
Summary of Contents for Samsung SGH-I450
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descriptions in the guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com English (EU). 02/2008. Rev. 1.2...
Using this guide This user’s guide has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device. To get started quickly, refer to the Quick Start Guide. Instructional icons Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this guide: Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others...
Contents Safety and usage information ... 4 1. Communication Calls ... 11 Messages... 14 Logs ... 28 Communication options ... 31 2. Media Music player... 36 Camera ... 39 Gallery ... 41 Video Editor ... 42 Radio ... 45 Flash® Player ... 46 RealPlayer®...
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Download files from the web ... 62 5. Connectivity Use the Bluetooth wireless feature .. 63 Connect via USB ... 66 Synchronise your device ... 68 6. Additional Programs Calculator ... 70 Clock ... 70 Converter ... 72 Voice Signal ... 74 GPS data ...
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
• Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated. Avoid interference with pacemakers Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between mobile devices and pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by manufacturers and the independent research group, Wireless...
Follow all safety warnings and regulations Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile device in a certain area. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your device or cause injury. Turn off the device near medical...
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Protect batteries and chargers from damage • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0° C/ 32° F or above 45° C/115° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries. • Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and - terminals of your batteries and lead to...
Safety and usage information • Your device and memory cards may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your device to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time.
• Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use. • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care • Do not remove a card while the device is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or device.
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The Declaration of Conformity at the back of this user’s guide demonstrates your device’s compliance with the European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung mobile website.
Communication Your device allows you to send and receive many types of calls and messages over cellular networks and the internet. Calls Learn to use your device's call functions. For basic call functions, see the Quick Start Guide. Call an international number 1.
Communication Insert a pause When calling automated systems, you can insert a pause between the device number and another set of numbers. To insert a pause, press [ ] to select the type of pause: • p (automatic pause)-press [ ] three times to insert an automatic pause.
Divert calls Your service provider or network may or may not support this feature. To divert your incoming calls to another number, 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] Settings Phone Call divert. → → 2. Scroll to a call type and press 3.
Communication Messages Learn to use messaging functions. For instructions on entering text, see the Quick Start Guide. For an explanation of options, see "Communication options," Message folders When you open Messaging, you will see the New message function and a list of folders: •...
Inbox icons In the Inbox, you may see the following icons next to your messages: Icon Description Unread text message Multimedia message notification Unread multimedia message Unread smart message Unread service message Data received via a Bluetooth connection Unknown message type Outbox status When you are outside your service area or have no connection to the network or...
Communication • Deferred: the message has been scheduled to send at a later time • Failed: the device has attempted to send the message multiple times, but has failed Text messages Text messages longer than 160 characters will be sent as two or more messages and may result in additional charges.
3. Press <Options> Copy → a folder. You can now view the messages from the folder on your device. Multimedia messages Before you can send multimedia messages, you must define an access point. Set an access point Your service provider may supply access point settings via a smart message.
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Communication 3. Scroll down and enter a subject. 4. Scroll down and enter text. 5. To insert an existing multimedia object, press <Options> object an object type. To create and → insert a new multimedia object, press <Options> Insert new →...
Listen to voicemail If your voicemail number is preset by your service provider, you can press and hold [1] to access your voicemail. If the voicemail number is not preset or if you need to change the voicemail number, 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] Call mailbox.
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Communication If you use the POP3 protocol, the mailbox will not update automatically when you are online. You must disconnect and then reconnect to view new messages. Send an email message 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] Messaging New message →...
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To view new messages offline, 1. Repeat steps 1-3 above. 2. Press <Options> Disconnect. → View or save email attachments Email attachments ( ) may contain viruses that can damage your device. To protect your device, open attachments only if you trust the sender.
Communication To delete a message from both your device and the mail server, 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] Messaging your mailbox. → 2. Scroll to an email and press <Options> Delete → server. If you are offline, messages will be deleted from the server the next time you connect.
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4. To log out, press <Options> out. Start a conversation 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] Connectivity → → Conversations. 2. Press <Options> → conversation Enter user ID or → Select from contacts. 3. Enter a user ID or select a contact from your contact list.
Communication Add IM contacts You can save IM contact information by pressing <Options> Add to IM → contacts during a conversation. You can also add information in IM Contacts by pressing <Options> New IM → contact. When you view your IM contacts, you may see the following icons: Icon Description...
Send an audio message 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] Messaging New message → Audio message. 2. Press <Options> Add recipient. → 3. Scroll to a recipient and press <OK> a number (if necessary). → 4. To insert an existing sound clip: a.
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Communication 2. Press <Options> Topic → manually. 3. Enter the topic name and number, and then press <OK>. Subscribe to a cell broadcast 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] Messaging <Options> → broadcast. 2. Scroll to a topic and press <Options> Subscribe.
Smart messages Your device can receive many kinds of smart messages, including business cards, ringtones, calendar events, browser bookmarks, and settings. Your service provider may send smart messages that you can use to load settings into your device. Save smart message data or settings to your device 1.
Communication Service messages You may receive service messages from your service provider that are deleted automatically when they expire. You can view service messages from the Inbox (you may have to download the message from the service provider). Contact your service provider for more information about service messages.
3. Press <Yes> to confirm. To erase a single call log, 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] Recent calls a call type. → 2. Press <Options> Clear list. → 3. Press <Yes> to confirm. To erase a single number from a log, 1.
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Communication 3. Enter the lock code (the default lock code is 00000000), and then press <OK>. Communication log You can view communication details and filter logs with the communication log. View the communication log 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] 2.
Log duration You can change the length of time that communication events are stored in the logs. After that time, events are automatically erased to free up memory. To set a log duration, 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] 2.
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Communication • Receive report: set to receive a report when the message has been delivered • Message validity: set a duration for the message to be valid; if the message cannot be delivered within the specified time, it will be removed from the message centre •...
• Deny report sending: set to deny delivery reports for multimedia messages • Message validity: set a duration for the message to be valid; if the message cannot be delivered within the specified time, it will be removed from the message centre Email options In Standby mode, press [ ] Messaging...
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Communication • Retrieval amount: set a maximum number of headers to retrieve at one time • IMAP4 folder path (IMAP4): set a path to the folder that will sync with the server • Folder subscriptions (IMAP4): connect to mailbox and update folders Automatic retrieval •...
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• Topic detection: set to automatically save the topic number when you receive a cell broadcast message that does not belong to an existing topic Other message options In Standby mode, press [ ] Messaging <Options> → Other to change the following options: •...
Media Learn to use the media applications on your device: Music player, Camera, Gallery, Video Editor, Radio, Flash Player, RealPlayer, and Recorder. Music player With Music player, you can play MP3, AAC, or WMA music files. Add files to your device You can add music files to your device by downloading them from the internet or transferring them from a PC via PC...
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2. Scroll to a playlist. 3. Press <Options> or < 4. Use the following keys during playback: Function In Landscape mode Pause or resume playback Adjust volume up or down Navigation Skip backward; scan (Up) backward (press and hold) Navigation Skip forward;...
Media Or, use the touch wheel to control playback. Do this Pause or Tap the middle of the resume touch wheel playback Skip Drag your finger on the backward or touch wheel up or down forward Scan Tap and hold the upper backward or or lower part of the forward...
4. Scroll to a track and press the track to the playlist. Camera Your device allows you to take digital photos (jpg format) or record videos (mp4 format). Capture a photo 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] → Media →...
Media Function See adjustment shortcuts Change the camera settings (see "Camera," Hide or show the icons on the screen View a photo 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] → → Gallery Images. 2. Scroll to an image and press Record a video 1.
Function Change the memory where the video is saved Adjust the brightness Change the white balance mode Change the colour tone See adjustment shortcuts Change the camera settings (see "Camera," Hide or show the icons on the screen Play a video 1.
Media 3. Enter a name and web address and press Play streaming content from the internet 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] → Media → Gallery → Streaming links. 2. Scroll to a link and press RealPlayer will launch and ask if you want to connect to the internet.
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Add audio to a video 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] → Media → Video Editor → Edit video. 2. Select a video file. 3. Press to start playback. 4. Press <Options> → Audio and choose one of the following options: •...
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Media • To change the color tone or apply a special effect, press <Options> → Effect. • To insert a photo or a text, press <Options> → Insert → Insert photos or Insert text clip. • To change how your slideshow plays from one video clip or photo to the next, press <Options>...
3. When you are finished, press <Options> → Save. After saving the new video, the device plays the video automatically. Radio You can listen to your favourite stations with the FM radio. Listen to the FM radio 1. Plug a headset into the multifunction jack or headset jack.
Media Save radio stations by automatic tuning 1. From the radio screen, press <Options> or < > → Stations to access the station list. Press <Options> or < stations. 2. Press <Yes> to confirm (this will replace any existing stations). 3.
Play a media file in RealPlayer 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] → Media → RealPlayer. 2. Press <Options> → Open → Most recent clips or Saved clip. 3. Locate a media file and press Play streaming web content with RealPlayer When you open a link to streaming web content via your web browser,...
Media Play a voice clip 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] → Media → Recorder. 2. Press <Options> → Go to Gallery. 3. Scroll to a voice clip and press The playback begins automatically. 4. Follow the onscreen guide to control the playback.
Personal Productivity Learn to manage contacts, schedule calendar events, create notes, and use ® QuickOffice and Adobe Reader™. Contacts Learn to use contact cards and groups to store personal information, such as names, phone numbers, and addresses. Create a new contact card You can store contact cards in your device's memory or on a SIM card.
Personal Productivity 3. Press <Options> → New SIM contact. 4. Enter contact information. 5. When you are finished entering information, press <Done> to save the contact card. Search for a contact card 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] Contacts. 2.
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Set a default number or address Some contact cards may include more than one number or address. To assign a single number or address as the default, 1. Open a contact list (see "Copy contact cards," 50). 2. Scroll to a contact and press 3.
Personal Productivity Assign a ringtone to a contact card or group You can assign a ringtone to any contact card or group. To assign a ringtone, 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] → Contacts. 2. Scroll to a contact or group and press 3.
Sync your contacts To sync your contacts by using the current sync profile, 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] → Contacts. 2. Scroll to a contact and press <Options> → Synchronisation → Start. 3. Scroll to a sync profile or device and press To change sync profiles or settings, see "Synchronise your device,"...
Personal Productivity 4. When you are finished, press <Done> to save your entry. In the Synchronisation field, you can specify whether an event is Private (seen only by you), Public (seen by anyone with access to your data after you sync), or None (not synchronised).
® Quickoffice With Quickoffice, you can open Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files on your device. Open a Quickoffice document 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] → Organiser → Quickoffice. 2. Scroll right to switch applications (Quickword, Quicksheet, and Quickpoint). 3.
Personal Productivity To update Quickoffice, 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] → Organiser → Quickoffice. 2. Scroll right to switch to Quickmanager. 3. Scroll to a Quickmanager item and press ® Adobe Reader With Adobe Reader, you can open and view PDF documents.
Notes With Notes, you can create text notes and sync them with other devices. Create a note 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] → Organiser → Notes. 2. Press <Options> → New note. 3. Enter text. 4. When you are finished entering text, press <Done>...
Your device allows you to connect to the wireless web with the built-in web browser. To connect to the web, you must: • Subscribe to a wireless network that supports data calls • Activate the data service for your SIM card •...
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Icon Description Home Page overview Reload Find Stop 4. To close the web connection, press <Exit>. • If your device shows "Not enough memory," close other running applications to free up the system memory, then restart the browser. • The device will show a security indicator ( ) whenever you have established an encrypted connection.
• Clear privacy data: delete data transmitted while browsing the wireless web, such as cookies, data in the cache, history, and form or password data • Tools: save pages for viewing offline, send a web page, or view information about a web page •...
Use a bookmark While browsing, you can also access bookmarks (see "Add a bookmark," 60). Press <Options> → Bookmarks to access the following: Icon Description Start page of the access point Folder of automatic bookmarks Folder you have created Default folder Web feed folder Bookmark Save a web page and...
View a saved web page 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] → Web. 2. Scroll to Saved pages and press 3. Scroll to a saved web page and press 4. To update the web page, press <Options> → Navigation options → Reload.
Connectivity Learn to transfer data to and from your device via the Bluetooth wireless feature or the PC data cable. Use the Bluetooth wireless feature You can connect with other Bluetooth- enabled wireless devices over a distance of 10 metres (30 feet). Walls or other obstacles between devices may block or impair the wireless connection.
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Connectivity 3. Press <Options> → New paired device. Your device searches for and displays a list of Bluetooth-enabled devices: Icon Device type Mobile phone Headset Hands-free car kit Audio device Unknown device 4. Scroll to a device and press 5. Enter the Bluetooth passcode and press To pair with another Bluetooth- enabled device, both devices must...
• Set as authorised/Set as unauthorised: set to allow another device to connect automatically or require permission • Delete: remove a device from the list • Delete all: remove all devices from the list • Exit: close the paired device list Send data via the Bluetooth wireless feature 1.
Connectivity 2. In Standby mode, press [ ] → Connectivity → Bluetooth → Remote SIM mode → On. You can now make or answer calls only with the connected hands-free car kit via the SIM card on your device. To deactivate it, press [ ] → Exit remote SIM mode.
Synchronise with Windows Media Player You can copy music files to the device by synchronising with Windows Media Player 1. Change the USB connection to Media player. 2. Connect your device to a PC with the PC data cable. 3. Select Sync digital media files to this device when a pop-up window appears on your PC.
Connectivity Synchronise your device Learn to synchronise the data on your device with data on a PC or other wireless device. Create a new sync profile Your device includes a sync profile for PC Studio. To create a new sync profile, 1.
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3. Press <Options> → Synchronise. 4. Scroll to a device and press necessary. Your device displays a progress meter at the bottom of the screen. After synchronisation is complete, you can press <Options> → View log to view a list of data that was changed. , if Connectivity...
Additional Programs Learn to use the Calculator, Clock, Converter, Voice Signal, GPS data, and Landmarks. Calculator To use the calculator, 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] → Organiser → Calculator. 2. Use the alphanumeric keys and the navigation key to perform basic mathematical operations.
Change clock settings 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] → Organiser → Clock. 2. Press <Options> → Settings (See "Date and time," 88). Set a new alarm 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] → Organiser → Clock. 2. Scroll right to the Alarm view. 3.
Additional Programs 3. Press <Options> → Add city. 4. Scroll to a city and press the first few letters of the city name to search the list and press 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to add more cities, if necessary. 6.
6. Press <Options> → Set as base currency. 7. Press to confirm. To add other currencies and exchange rates, 1. Repeat steps 1-4 above. 2. Enter the name of a new currency and press 3. Scroll to the new currency and enter the exchange rate.
Additional Programs 5. Scroll down to Unit and scroll right to change the conversion unit, if necessary. The device displays the conversion result. Voice Signal With Voice Signal, you can make calls, retrieve contact information, launch applications, and send text messages with voice commands.
3. If there are similar names, the device displays the 3 best candidates and then recites the name and number that most closely matches your command. 4. If the name or type is not what you wanted, say “No,” and then repeat until you hear what you want.
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Additional Programs Activate a positioning method 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] → Tools → GPS data. 2. Press <Options> → Positioning settings. 3. Scroll to a positioning method (Bluetooth GPS or Network based) and press <Options> → Enable. If you enable Bluetooth GPS, you must pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device (see "Search for and pair with...
View your current position In Standby mode, press [ ] → Tools → GPS data → Position. Monitor trip details 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] → Tools → GPS data → Trip distance. 2. Press <Options> → Start. Your device will track trip details, including distance, time, and speed.
Managers Learn to manage files, applications, device configurations, activation keys, and connections. File manager With File manager, you can search for and organise your files or folders. Search for a file or folder 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] → Organiser →...
3. Scroll to a folder and press 4. If necessary, scroll to a subfolder and press 5. Press Application manager Your device supports applications made for the Symbian OS and the Java platform, Micro Edition (J2ME™). Your device will not support applications made for other operating systems or Java platforms (including PersonalJava™).
Managers • Software installation: set to allow or block installations • Online certificate check: set to check for online certificates when installing applications • Default web address: set a default web address for checking online certificates Remove an application 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] → Installatio...
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• Server ID: set the ID of the remote server • Server password: set the password that must be used by the device manager to sync your device • Access point: set an access point • Host address: set the web address of the host server •...
Managers Activation key manager When you download digital content, you may need to purchase an activation key from the website that allows you to access the file. View activation keys 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] → Tools → Actv. keys. 2.
Memory card manager With Memory card manager, you can back up and restore data, protect a memory card with a password, or view memory details. Before you can use a memory card for the first time, you must format the card. Format a memory card Your device supports FAT16 or FAT32 file systems.
Managers Protect a memory card with a password Devices that do not support this feature, such as PCs, cannot read the card while the password protection is active. Remove the password protection from the card to use it with those devices. 1.
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2. Scroll to a connection and press <Options> → Details to access the following: • Name: the current access point or modem (if using a dial-up connection) • Bearer: the type of data connection • Status: the connection status • Total: the total amount of data received and sent •...
Settings Learn about your device settings. To access your device settings, 1. In Standby mode, press [ ] → Settings. 2. Scroll to a category (General, Phone, Connection, or Applications) and press You can also access some settings from other menus: press <Options> →...
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• Backlight on time - set the delay before the backlight dims • Dim time - set the delay before the dimmed backlight turns off Standby mode • Active standby - set to show application shortcuts and calendar events in Standby mode •...
Settings Language • Phone language - set a display language (for all menus and applications) • Writing language - set a language for writing messages (for all text editors and dictionaries) • Predictive text - turn Predictive text on or off (for all text editors) Date and time Control the appearance and behavior of the date, time, and alarms.
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• Default profile - set the default profile for the enhancement • Automatic answer - set the enhancement to automatically answer incoming calls (when connected to the device) Security Set security codes and manage security certificates or security modules. Phone and SIM card •...
Settings Certif. management Your device uses digital certificates to verify the identity and authenticity of various online services and software. These certificates help keep your personal data secure and help you avoid viruses and other dangerous software. In Certificate management, you can view certificate details, delete certificates, or change the following trust settings: •...
Positioning server • Access point - set an access point for the global positioning server • Server address - set a web address for the global positioning server Phone settings Call Control how your device handles calls with caller ID, call waiting, speed dial, and other call settings.
Settings • Side volume key - set [ / ] to mute the ringer or reject calls when pressed during an incoming call • Slide up - set to answer a call when you open the device Call divert Divert incoming calls to another number. When you divert calls, you must specify a receiving number or delay time for diverted calls.
Call barring • Outgoing calls - set to prevent all outgoing calls • International calls - set to prevent calls to international numbers • International calls except to home country - set to prevent international calls to countries other than your home country •...
Settings Connection settings Bluetooth Control the Bluetooth wireless feature. • Bluetooth - turn the Bluetooth feature on or off • My phone's visibility - make your device visible to or hidden from other Bluetooth-enabled devices and set how long the device is visible to other Bluetooth-enabled devices •...
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• Data bearer - set a data transmission type • Access point name - set the web address for the access point • User name - set a user name • Prompt password - set to ask for a password when you connect to the access point •...
Settings Packet data Control packet data connections when using a GPRS network. • Packet data connection - set to open a packet data connection, When needed (if an application needs to send packet data) or When available (anytime a packet data connection on a GPRS network becomes available) •...
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Streaming (Proxy) • Use proxy - set to use a proxy server • Proxy server address - set the address of a proxy server • Proxy port number - set the port number of a proxy server Streaming (Network) • Default access point - set a default access point •...
Settings Video • Length - set to capture short or maximum length videos • Video resolution - set a resolution for new videos • Default video name - set a default label for new videos • Memory in use - set a location to store new videos Voice recorder Control the quality and memory location...
If you have attempted the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device, make a note of the following information and contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service: • Model number(s) of your device • Serial number(s) of your device •...
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Troubleshooting Try this to solve the Message problem: PIN code When using the device for the first time or when the PIN code request is enabled, you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card. To disable the PIN code request feature, 1.
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Your display shows white lines The display may show white lines if you have turned the device on after a long period of disuse or if you removed the battery without first turning off the device. The display should correct itself in a short time.
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Troubleshooting The battery does not charge properly or sometimes your device turns itself off while charging • Disconnect the device from the charger, remove and reinstall the battery, and try charging again. • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold-coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth and try charging the battery again.
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You cannot find a Bluetooth-enabled device • Ensure that both devices have activated the Bluetooth feature. • Ensure that the distance between the devices is not more than 10 metres and that they are not separated by walls or other obstacles. •...