Samsung SGHT989 User Manual

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Q U A D - B A N D
M O B I L E
P H O N E
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.

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  • Page 1 P O R T A B L E Q U A D - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
  • Page 3 ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, from the Home screen, locate the DivX VOD section (tap Applications > Settings > About phone >...
  • Page 4 Captures, evaluates and distinguishes all the sound signals surrounding your phone, and the person you're speaking with. • Then isolates the primary voice in conversation and filters out the background noise - so the person you're calling hears only your voice, without •...
  • Page 5 MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Phone Display ........22...
  • Page 7 Contacts List ........87...
  • Page 8 T-Mobile TV ........147...
  • Page 9 World Clock ........201...
  • Page 10 About Phone ........237...
  • Page 11: Section 1: Getting Started

    Before using your phone for the first time, you’ll need to install and charge the battery and install the SIM card. The SIM card is loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many other features.
  • Page 12: Battery Cover

    The battery, SIM card and SD card are installed under the battery cover. Important!: Before removing or replacing the battery cover, make sure the phone is switched off. To turn the phone off, hold down key until the power-off image displays, then tap Power off.
  • Page 13 PIN, available optional services, and many other features. Important!: The SIM card and its information can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children.
  • Page 14 Carefully slide the SIM card out of the SIM card socket. Note: If the card is not inserted correctly, the phone will not detect it and no service will be available. If this happens, turn off the phone, remove the card, and reinstall the card in the correct orientation.
  • Page 15: Battery

    Gently press down to secure the battery (2). Grip the battery at the top end (3) and lift it up and out of the battery compartment (4). Removing Battery...
  • Page 16 USB Cable Correct Incorrect Note: Verify that the battery is installed prior to connecting the wall charger. If both the wall charger is connected and the battery is not installed, the handset will power cycle continuously and prevent proper operation. Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery, can cause the phone to become damaged.
  • Page 17 “Standard Limited Warranty” on page 260. Low Battery Indicator When the battery level is low and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and the “Low battery” message repeats at regular intervals on the display. In this condition, your phone conserves its remaining battery power, by dimming the backlight.
  • Page 18: Extending Your Battery Life

    Active applications, light levels, Bluetooth usage, and GPS functionality all act to drain your battery. The following is a list of helpful tips that can help conserve your battery power: Reduce your backlight on time. • Turn Bluetooth off when not in use.
  • Page 19: Initial Device Configuration

    The device searches for your network and after finding it, you can make or receive calls. Note: The display language is preset to English at the factory. To change the language, use the Language menu. For more information, refer to “Language &...
  • Page 20: Locking And Unlocking The Device

    Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Google Account. – or – If this is not the first time you are starting the phone, tap (Gmail). Note: If you already have a Google account, you only need to sign in. (Market). Create to begin.
  • Page 21: Signing Into Your Google Account

    Setting Up Your Voice Mail Your device automatically transfers all unanswered calls to voicemail, even if your device is in use or turned off. As soon as your battery is charged and the SIM card inserted, activate your voicemail account.
  • Page 22: Visual Voicemail

    Important!: If this is your first time to ever access Visual Voicemail, you may Note: You must subscribe to Visual Voicemail service to use this feature. Charges may apply. Please contact your service provider for further details.
  • Page 23: Task Manager

    These are applications that were not properly closed or shutdown and are still active but minimized. The Task Manager not only lets you see which of these applications are still active in the background but also easily lets you choose which applications are left running and which are closed.
  • Page 24: Section 2: Understanding Your Device

    Section 2: Understanding Your Device This section outlines key features of your phone. It also describes the phone’s keys, screen and the icons that display when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features.
  • Page 25: Front View

    DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p, including premium • content Kies Air to wirelessly sync your PC with your phone via a Wi-Fi • connection AllShare™ to share your media content across DLNA certified devices •...
  • Page 26 Power/End key ends a call or switches the phone off and on. Press and hold for two seconds to turn off Silent mode, Flight mode, or to turn the phone on or off. Headset jack allows you to connect a hands-free headset so you can listen to music.
  • Page 27: Back View Of Your Phone

    The display indicates your connection status, signal strength, battery status and time. Icons display at the top of the phone when an incoming call or message is received and also alerts you at a specified time when an alarm was set.
  • Page 28: Status Bar

    Status area Shortcuts Display settings In this menu, you can change various settings for the for the wallpaper, cube, brightness or backlight. From the Home screen, tap (Settings) Display. For more information, refer to “Display Settings” on page 217.
  • Page 29 Displays when connected to the 3G network. 3G indicator is only seen when roaming. Displays when your phone is communicating with the 3G network. 3G indicator is only seen when roaming. Displays when connected to the HSPA+ network. Displays when your phone is communicating with the HSPA+ network.
  • Page 30 Displays when the phone is in Silent mode. All sounds except media and alarms are silenced, and Vibrate mode is set to Never or Only when not in silent mode. For more information, refer to “Silent mode” on page 215.
  • Page 31 Displays when the Wi-Fi calling feature is active and you are using it with within your current active call. Displays when there is an error in the use or 911 registration of the Wi-Fi Calling feature. Displays when your phone is connected to a PC using Kies air.
  • Page 32 Notifications panel (1). Tap a notification entry to open the associated application (2). Note: The Notifications panel can also be opened on the Home screen by pressing and then tapping Notifications. Clearing Notifications...
  • Page 33: Function Keys

    • wallpaper image by choosing from either Gallery, Live Wallpaper or Wallpaper gallery). – You can obtain images from either your Pictures folder, from any of the available images within the device’s Wallpaper gallery, or from the animated Live Wallpapers.
  • Page 34 The Search key ( ) displays the Google Search box that can be used to search for either a key term both on the phone and online. In some instances, this key opens a search box specific only to the current application.
  • Page 35 Use the Google Search box to manually search for a term on both your device and on the Web. Press to launch the Google Search box. to select a search area: • All searches your device, the Web, and the Android Market for your search term.
  • Page 36: Home Screen

    [location] allows you to view a map of an area via Google • maps. Use either an Address name, Business name, zip code, or other navigation information. go to [website] allows you to navigate to any component of your •...
  • Page 37 These screens share the use of the three Primary Shortcuts. – The current screen is indicated at the bottom by a larger circle. Up to seven (7) total screens are available. Note: Both the status bar and primary shortcuts are visible across all screens.
  • Page 38 Primary Shortcuts: are four shortcuts present throughout all of the • available screens and can be used to both navigate within the device or launch any of the following functions: – Phone ( ) launches the phone-related screen functions (Keypad, Logs, Contacts, Favorites, and Groups).
  • Page 39: Screen Navigation

    Lock key to lock and unlock the phone. • Tap: Use a brief touch to select items on the display or to enter text on the virtual QWERTY keyboard. For example: touch an Application icon to open the application. A light touch works best.
  • Page 40 Pinch: “Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom • out when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to Swipe or slide zoom out.) and Drag Spread: “Spread”...
  • Page 41: Menu Navigation

    Note: Motion must be enabled for this feature to be active. For more information, refer to “Motion Settings” on page 229. Menu Navigation You can tailor the phone’s range of functions to fit your needs...
  • Page 42: Applications

    Context menus (also called pop-up menus) contain options that apply to a specific item on the screen. They function similarly to menu options that appear when you right click your mouse on your desktop computer. Touch and hold an item on-screen to open its context menu.
  • Page 43 ® Blio Blio is an eReading application that presents eBooks just like the printed version, in full color, and with all of the features you’d want from an eReader. For more information, refer to “Blio” on page 150. Bonus Apps...
  • Page 44 Note: An SD card is no longer needed to take pictures or shoot video since there is already 16GB of built-in storage. In addition to taking photos, the built-in camera also doubles as a camcorder that also allows you to record, view, and send high definition videos.
  • Page 45 Lets you see your friends’ locations and share yours with them. The application also lets you see your friends’ locations on a map or in a list. It also lets you send instant messages and emails, make phone calls, and get directions to your friends’ locations.
  • Page 46 MMS). For more information, refer to “Creating and Sending Messages” on page 105. Mini Diary Allows you to create a mini diary where you can add a photo, and text to describe an event or other memorable life event.
  • Page 47 Netflix ® Netflix is a service offering online streaming service that allows you to watch TV Shows & Movies directly on your phone. For more information, refer to “Netflix” on page 169. News & Weather Launches a Web-based news and weather feed based on your current location.
  • Page 48 T-Mobile Name ID Allows you to modify the on-screen Caller ID information. T-Mobile TV Allows you to watch live mobile TV on your phone. This application is a subscription service. For more information, refer to “T-Mobile TV” on page 174.
  • Page 49 For more information, refer to “Tags” on page 174. Talk Launches a Web-based Google Talk application that lets you chat with family and friends over the Internet for free. For more information, refer to “Google Talk” on page 120. Task Allows you to keep track of both your current and upcoming tasks.
  • Page 50 Voice Command Allows you to use your voice to perform operations that you would normally have to do by hand such as dialing a phone number, texting a message, playing music, etc. For more information, refer to “Using Voice Command” on page 58.
  • Page 51: Customizing The Screens

    Your phone comes with seven screens. You can delete these screens and then add them back later. Note: These screens can be deleted and re-arranged. Important!: Your phone can only contain at most seven screens and at least one screen. To delete a screen:...
  • Page 52 Home screen. touch and hold the shortcut and slowly drag it to the edge of the screen. As the shortcut turns light blue, you can begin to move it to the adjacent screen. If this does not work, delete it from its current screen. Activate the new...
  • Page 53 Alphabetical grid. Scroll across the screens and locate your desired application. Touch and hold the on-screen icon. The new shortcut then appears to hover over the current screen. While still holding the on-screen icon, position it on the current screen. Once complete, release the screen to lock the shortcut into its new position.
  • Page 54 ) and release Drag the widget over the Remove tab ( • As you place the Widget into the Trash, both items turn red. • This action doesn’t delete the Widget, it just removes it from the current screen.
  • Page 55 From the Add to Home screen window tap Wallpapers. Select a Wallpaper: • Tap Gallery to select from a user image stored in the camera image gallery, crop the image, and tap Save. • Tap Live wallpapers to select from a list of animated backgrounds, once done tap Set wallpaper.
  • Page 56: Section 3: Memory Card

    After mounting an SD card in the device you can use your computer to access and manage the SD card. Important!: If access to the external SD card is not available, download and install the USB drivers. microSD Icon Indicators...
  • Page 57 Important!: DO NOT remove a microSD card while the device is accessing or transferring files. Doing so will result in loss or damage of data. Make sure your battery is fully charged before using the microSD card. Your data may become damaged or lost if the battery runs out while you are using the microSD card.
  • Page 58 SD card files such as music or photos. (Settings) Note: This feature provides an option to format the internal USB storage, not the microSD card. Tap Format USB storage to erase all data stored on the device’s internal storage area.
  • Page 59: Section 4: Call Functions And Contacts List

    Enter the phone number and then tap If you make a mistake while dialing, tap last digit. Touch and hold sequence. Note: When you activate the Auto redial option in the Call settings menu, the Quick Dialing a Number from the Contacts List (Settings) About (Settings).
  • Page 60: Ending A Call

    In Call Notification Making Emergency Calls If you do not have a SIM card installed the first time you turn on the phone, the Insert SIM card to make calls message displays and an animated tutorial shows you how to install the SIM card.
  • Page 61: Dialing Options

    Enter 9-1-1 and tap . Complete your call. During this type of call, you will have access to the Speaker mode, Keypad, and End Call features. Note: Selecting Location consent may drain battery power. For more information, refer to “Power Saving Mode” on page 218.
  • Page 62: Answering A Call

    To view additional dialing options: • Add to Contacts to add the current number to either a new or existing Contacts entry. • Speed dial setting to access the Speed Dialing menu where you can assign a speed dial location to a current Contacts entry.
  • Page 63: Managing Reject Calls

    Using Voice Command This application allows you to use your voice to perform operations that you would normally have to do by hand such as dialing a phone number, texting a message, playing music, etc. From the Home screen, tap (Utility) Read the Samsung Disclaimer and tap Confirm to continue.
  • Page 64: Using Voice Talk

    Voice command. – or – Tap Tap & Speak to say what you would like to do. Follow the on-screen instructions. This is a voice recognition application used to activate a wide variety of functions on your phone.
  • Page 65: International Calls

    Tap Tap & Speak to say what you would like to do. Some commands include: • “Call John Doe” • “Call John Doe mobile,...” • “Text Katie Message Hey” • “Play music” • “Directions to XXX” International Calls From the Home screen, tap until the device dials voice mail.
  • Page 66: Wait Dialing

    Tap the name/number and tap Speed Dialing Once you have stored phone numbers from your Contacts List, you can set up to 8 speed dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by touching the associated numeric key.
  • Page 67 Important!: Speed dial location #1 is reserved for Voicemail. No other number can be assigned to this slot. From the Home screen, Press and then tap Speed dial setting. The Speed dial screen displays a virtual keypad with the numbers 1 through 9.
  • Page 68: Wi-Fi Calling

    Wi-Fi Calling works anywhere there is an open Wi-Fi signal available • Important!: A new ISIM card must be installed within the device prior to using Activating Wi-Fi this feature. Wi-Fi must first be active and communicating prior to launching Wi-Fi Calling.
  • Page 69 Ensure that the Wi-Fi connected icon displays on the status bar. • If prompted with an on-screen “Did you know your phone can make calls over Wi-Fi” popup, tap Learn and follow the remaining on-screen instructions. Tap Next and tap Done.
  • Page 70 Wi-Fi Calling feature: • Wi-Fi Preferred: Wi-Fi network is preferred over cellular network when making calls. Calling requires you to stay in the Wi-Fi range. • Wi-Fi Only: Wi-Fi network is required for making calls. Calling requires you to stay in the Wi-Fi range.
  • Page 71: In Call Options

    Mutes or Unmutes the call During a call, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone, to adjust the earpiece volume. Press the Up volume key to increase the volume level and the Down volume key to decrease the level.
  • Page 72 Speaker (Speaker on) to turn the speakerphone off. Speaker Tip: When the speaker is turned On, the color of the speaker is green. When the speaker is turned Off, the color of the speaker is gray. Mute cannot hear you speaking.
  • Page 73 Merge. The two calls are now joined into a multi-party call and display in the order in which they were called. Important!: A maximum of two callers can be joined to a single multi-party line. Additional callers participate in a new Multiparty session and are held in conjunction with the previous multiparty call.
  • Page 74 If there is only one other participant, that person is placed on hold. To return to the multi-party call, tap the Merge icon. All of the multi-party call participants can now hear each other. Press and then tap Manage Conference Call.
  • Page 75: Logs Tab

    • Ending call with XXX to end the previous call and answer the new call. Note: The new caller appears at the top of the list. The previous caller is placed on hold and appears at the bottom of the list.
  • Page 76 Tap an entry to view available options. Note: The Logs tab only records calls that occur while the phone is turned on. If a call is received while it is turned off, it will not be included in your calling history.
  • Page 77 • Edit number before call to make alterations to the current phone number prior to redial. • Add to Contacts to save the number if it is not already in your Contacts. • View contact to view the information for the currently stored Contacts entry.
  • Page 78 If you need to make a call from the Logs screen and you need to alter the number prior to dialing, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number. From the Home screen, tap Touch and hold an entry to access the entry-specific context menu.
  • Page 79 When you are unable to answer a call for any reason and your screen is locked, the number of missed calls are displayed on the Lock screen immediately after a call is missed. To view a missed call immediately: Press to reactive the screen.
  • Page 80: Section 5: Entering Text

    Your phone comes equipped with an orientation detector that can tell if the phone is being held in an upright (Portrait) or sideways (Landscape) orientation. This is useful when entering text. Your phone also provides several on-screen keypad text entry options to make the task of text entry that much easier.
  • Page 81: Entering Text Using Swype

    • Word suggestion: suggests words as you are typing. • Auto-spacing: automatically inserts a space between words. When you finish a word, just lift your finger or stylus and start the next word. • Auto-capitalization: automatically capitalizes the first letter of a sentence.
  • Page 82 Swype’s dictionary. Locate the Help section to alter these settings: • Swype help: allows you to view the on-line user manual for Swype. • Tutorial: a short tutorial that helps you to get started using Swype. Locate the About section to review the Swype application information: •...
  • Page 83 Swype Keyboard Overview • Recipients: a field where you can enter the recipients of the current message. You can choose from Recent, Contacts, or Group. • Text Input field: a field where text, number, or other characters can be entered.
  • Page 84 In 123ABC mode, you can enter only letters and a few common punctuation marks from the onscreen keyboard. The text mode key shows From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard.
  • Page 85: Using The Samsung Keypad

    For example: • To enter &: tap 123SYM and select the & key. • To enter ~: tap 123SYM and draw a small circle over the & key. To enter ~: tap 123SYM and then touch and hold the & key.
  • Page 86 Select input method keypad. – or – From a screen where you can enter text, tap and hold the text input field and tap Input method The virtual keyboard is then assigned to the Samsung keypad configuration for all subsequent text input.
  • Page 87 Displays when the next character is entered in lowercase. ?123 By default, the first letter of a new entry is capitalized and the following letters are lowercased. After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space.
  • Page 88: Using Xt9 Predictive Text

    Tap the appropriate symbol key. – or – button to cycle through additional pages. • The first number on this key indicates which page (1, 2, or 3) of additional characters is active. settings are available only if the XT9 field has been selected.
  • Page 89 • Voice input activates the Voice input feature. This is an experimental feature that uses Google’s networked speech recognition application. • Auto full stop automatically inserts a full stop by tapping the space bar twice. • Tutorial launches a brief onscreen tutorial covering the main concepts related to the Samsung keypad.
  • Page 90 • Recapture sets the device to redisplay the word suggestion list after selecting the wrong word from the list. • XT9 my words allows you to add new words to the built-in XT9 dictionary. – Tap Add word.
  • Page 91: Section 6: Contacts

    Accounts From the Accounts menu you decide if you want applications to synchronize, send, and receive data at any given time, or if you want the applications to synchronize automatically. After determining how you want the accounts to synchronize, indicate which account to synchronize with your Contacts list.
  • Page 92: Contacts List

    Phone, SIM, T-Mobile Contacts Backup, Google, or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contact. Note: Before you can save a contact to the Phone, Contact settings must be set to Save new contacts to Phone. Important!: The Google and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account types are only visible after creating an email account of those types on your phone.
  • Page 93 Note: When storing an entry into your SIM card, note that only the Name, and Number are saved. To save additional information for a particular contact, such as notes, email, dates, etc., it is important to save that Contact into your phone’s onboard memory.
  • Page 94: Finding A Contact

    Add to Contacts or select the Contact entry from the on-screen list. • If you're updating an existing contact, tap the entry from the list and proceed to step 5. Tap a destination type (Phone, SIM, T-Mobile Contacts...
  • Page 95 Contacts From the Home screen, tap Tap a contact name from the list. Press Note: You can also access an entry’s context menu by touching and holding an entry then tapping Edit. Search Edit the contact information then tap Save.
  • Page 96: Deleting Contacts

    • The More field contains the following options: Notes, Nickname, Website, Birthday, and Anniversary. • Use your finger to slide the page up or down to see additional fields and categories. Tap Save to complete and store the new entry.
  • Page 97: Contact List Options

    . The following options display: • Delete: allows you to delete 1 or more of your contacts. • My profile: allows you to set up a profile for yourself. The information will be the same that you can add for a new contact.
  • Page 98: Contact Menu Options

    • Remove from favorites: allows you to remove the current Contacts entry from the Favorites tab. • Add to group: allows you to add the current Contacts entry to an existing group. • Add to blacklist/ Remove from blacklist: allows you to add or remove the current Contacts entry to a list of automatically rejected incoming phone numbers.
  • Page 99: Joining Contact Information

    Note: The information is still maintained in both entries, but displays in one record for easier viewing when you link the contacts. Important!: It is the second contact image that is displayed for both, but the first contact’s name that is used.
  • Page 100 Tap a contact name (the account name from which you want to unjoin an entry). This reveals the details for entry. Note: Typically this is the same contact with a different name or account information. Tap the Joined contacts area.
  • Page 101: Sending A Namecard

    Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, or Messaging. The Namecard attaches to the selected message type and is delivered when you send the message. Note: Email appears as an option only after an Internet or Exchange email account has been created. Sending All Current Namecards Rather than selecting once Contact entry at a time, you can send all of your current entries at once.
  • Page 102: Copying Contact Information

    This procedure allows you to copy entry information saved on the phone’s memory, onto the SIM card. Note: These must be contacts stored on the phone. External entries (Google, Exchange, etc...) can not be transferred in this manner. and then tap...
  • Page 103: Synchronizing Contacts

    To synchronize Contacts, tap Sync Contacts. A green checkmark indicates the feature is enabled. Note: The process of updating your Contacts tab can take several minutes. If after 10-20 minutes, your list has not been updated, repeat step 2-3. Your Contacts tab then reflects any updated Contact information.
  • Page 104: Adding More Contacts Via Accounts And Sync

    • Select contacts to display allows you to filter Contacts based on category entries from within the locations such as: Phone, SIM, T-Mobile Contacts Backup, Google, and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. Tap Done. Adding more Contacts via Accounts and Sync When you synchronize applications such as Facebook, Twitter,...
  • Page 105: My Profile

    SNS account field to reveal the account’s synchronization settings screen. Tap Sync now. Note: From the main Accounts and sync page you can also tap Sync all to resync all accounts. You can send this Virtual Business Card (V-card) to other contacts as an attachment.
  • Page 106: Additional Contact Options

    Tap the contact(s) to which you want to send an email. A check mark displays next to the selection. Note: The select contact must have an email as part of their details screen. Tap Send. Select an email account type.
  • Page 107: Groups

    This feature allows you to add a new or existing contact to a call group. This group can be one of the already present groups (Family, Friends, or Work) or a user-created group. Creating a New Caller Group From the Home screen, tap Press and then tap Create.
  • Page 108 To edit a Group entry, there must be at least one member as part of the selected group. From the Home screen, tap Touch and hold a group entry then select Edit group. Make modifications to the Group name or Ringtone fields.
  • Page 109: The Favorites Tab

    The Favorites tab is a list of the phone numbers that have been designated as favorite contacts. For more information, refer to “Logs Tab” on page 70. From the Home screen, tap (Favorites tab). Favorites Favorites Adding a contact to your favorites list: From within the Favorites tab, press to favorites.
  • Page 110: Section 7: Messages

    Instant Messages (IM) • Message Icons on the Status Bar Icons are displayed on the Status Bar at the top of the display when new messages are received. For more information, refer to “Status Bar” on page 23. Creating and Sending Messages The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send and receive text messages to and from other mobile phones or email addresses.
  • Page 111: Message Options

    Group, tap the contact to place a checkmark then tap Add. The contact displays in the recipient field. Note: Delete any unnecessary members in the list by selecting the trash can icon and deleting unwanted entries. Tap the Tap to enter message field and use the on-screen keypad to enter a message.
  • Page 112: Viewing Newly Received Messages

    In a single motion, touch and scroll up or down the page to scroll through the message (if additional pages were added).
  • Page 113 From the main Messaging screen, touch and hold the message to display the following options: • View contact: displays the Contact’s Overview page. • Add to contact: begins the process of adding the new number to your Contacts list. • Delete thread: deletes the currently selected message thread.
  • Page 114: Deleting Messages

    Messaging Settings To configure the settings for text messages, multimedia messages, Voice mails, and Push messages. The following Messaging settings are available: At the prompt, tap OK to delete or Cancel to end the process. From the Home screen, tap Press and then tap Search.
  • Page 115 • Delete old messages: deletes old messages when the limit is reached, rather than overwriting them. • Text message limit: allows you to set a limit on how many text messages are allowed in one conversation. • Multimedia message limit: allows you to set a limit on how many multimedia messages are allowed in one conversation.
  • Page 116: Text Templates

    Service Provider) account, or if you wish to use your device to access your corporate email through a VPN (Virtual Private Network), you will first need to set up an IMAP or POP account. IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) - This protocol is frequently •...
  • Page 117 Tap Send email from this account by default, to make this your default email account for outbound emails. Tap Next. If prompted to sign up to Social Hub, tap OK. • Tap Manual setup to configure your connection settings manually (POP3 or IMAP).
  • Page 118 – Tap the file you wish to attach. (Email). Note: If you attach an image to your email, you have the option to resize it prior to delivery. Choose from: Original, Large (70%), Medium (30%), or Small (10%). Once chosen, tap OK.
  • Page 119: Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook)

    Alter any of the following settings: • Account name: displays your uniquely created account display name. • Your name: displays the name used in the From field of your outgoing email messages. • Add signature: Lets you attach a customized signature to the bottom of all outgoing emails.
  • Page 120 • If your network requires that you accept SSL certificates, tap the Accept all SSL certificates field to place a check mark in the box and activate this additional level. Most often, this option is not required. Confirm this information with your IT Administrator.
  • Page 121 • Exchange Server: your exchange server remote email address. Typically starts with mail.XXX.com. Obtain this information from your company network administrator. Important!: Do not accept the default entry as this is a guess based on returned information. With the new server information entered, tap Next.
  • Page 122 • Tap to delete the attached file. Note: If you attach an image to your email, you have the option to resize it prior to delivery. Choose from: Original, Large (70%), Medium (30%), or Small (10%). Once chosen, tap OK.
  • Page 123: Using Google Mail

    – Security policy list: lists the current email’s security policy. These policies could restrict some functions from corporate servers. • In case of Sync Conflict allows you to assign the master source on emails. If there is a conflict with the current email sync you can...
  • Page 124 Inbox. • Go to inbox: displays the Google Mail Inbox. • Mute: mutes the conversation. • Add/Remove star: click a message's star to add or remove the star (just like clicking flags in Outlook). • More: –...
  • Page 125: Google Talk

    Note: Before using this application, you must first have an active Gmail account available and be currently logged in. From the Home screen, tap Note: If you are not already logged into Google, refer to the instructions for signing in on page 118. Begin using Google Talk.
  • Page 126: Using Instant Messaging (Im)

    From the Home screen, tap Read the Samsung Social Hub Terms and Conditions, then tap the I accept all the terms above check box and tap Agree to continue. To add a new IM account, tap Add account. Select an IM client of your choice (Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, or Yahoo! Messenger).
  • Page 127: Section 8: Multimedia

    Do not take photos in places where cameras are not allowed. Do not take photos in places where you may interfere with another person’s privacy. Note: An SD card is no longer needed to take pictures or shoot video since there is already 16GB of built-in storage. Using the Camera Taking Photos Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as simple as...
  • Page 128: Camera Options

    Options are represented by icons across both sides of the screen. The following shortcuts are available for the camera: Note: The options disappear after a few seconds. Touch the screen to display the tab, then touch the tab to view these options.
  • Page 129 Cartoon: gives your photo a cartoon look. • Scene mode: allows you to set the Scene to help take the best pictures possible. Options include None, Portrait, Landscape, Night, Sports, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dawn, Fall color, Firework, Text, Candlelight, and Backlight.
  • Page 130 Image quality: allows you to set the image quality to: Superfine, Fine, or Normal. GPS tag: allows you to turn GPS On or Off (also known as Geotagging). The location of where the picture is taken is attached to the picture. (Only available in Camera mode.) Shutter sound: allows you to set the Shutter sound to On or Off.
  • Page 131 • Delete: allows you to delete the current video. • More: provides additional options. – Send to: allows you to send the file to a Contacts entry, New Email address, or New Phone number. – Set Default Destination: allows you to assign a default action to take after taking an image (Contacts, New Email address, or New Phone number).
  • Page 132 Send via, Delete, and More. When you take a picture, the file is saved in the Photo folder. You can view your pictures immediately or view them anytime in the Photo folder. From the Home screen, tap (Gallery).
  • Page 133 – Motion: launches the Motion settings page. For more information, refer to “Motion Settings” on page 229. – Rotate left: allows you to rotate the view of the current image in a counterclockwise direction. – Rotate right: allows you to rotate the view of the current image in a clockwise direction.
  • Page 134: Using The Camcorder

    Touch and drag the crop box anywhere on the picture. Touch and drag the sides of the crop box to zoom in or out to create a cropped area. Tap Save to assign the wallpaper image.
  • Page 135 MMS size restrictions, and Self recording which activates the front-facing camera so you can video yourself. Flash: allows you to set the flash options to Off or On. When you set the flash to On, it stays on continually while you are taking a video.
  • Page 136 Exposure value: allows you to adjust the brightness level by moving the slider. Timer: allows you to set a timer for how long to wait before taking a video. Options include: Off, 2 sec, 5 sec, and 10 sec.
  • Page 137: Photo Editor

    – Play via: allows you to play your selected file via AllShare. – Rename: allows you to rename one or more video files. – Send to: allows you to send the file to a Contacts entry, New Email address, or New Phone number.
  • Page 138: Files

    Previous: move to previous photo project. Press to access the following options: • New: starts a new Photo editor project. Be sure and save the photo you are working on before starting a new project. • Save: saves your photo to your gallery.
  • Page 139: The Gallery

    Note: The application lets you view supported image files and text files on both your internal storage and microSD card. Opening and Navigating within Files DCIM is the default location for pictures or video taken by the device. These files are actually stored in the DCIM folder location.
  • Page 140: Using The Video Player

    The Video Player application plays video files stored on the SD card. This device is able to playback DivX videos. From the Home screen, tap (Utility) (Videos). A list of videos sorted on the SD card displays in the Video list.
  • Page 141 USB (the device) as the target destination for the registration video (created in step 6) and click Start. – or – Locate the created file, copy and paste it into the new drive letter corresponding to your device’s storage location. From the Home screen, tap (Files).
  • Page 142: Media Hub

    • What’s new: shows recently added media that is available for rent or purchase. • My Media: allows you to view all of the media that you have purchased or rented. Touch a media entry to view it. • Movie Store: displays movies that are available for rent or purchase.
  • Page 143 Media Content that is downloaded may be viewed concurrently on up • to five (5) devices with Media Hub that are also registered to the same account. You may choose to remove a device from your account no more than •...
  • Page 144: Music App

    You can change the way you view the contents of your library. (Applications) Note: The contents of your library display in a scrolling grid or list view, depending on the view. Swipe left or right to browse through your new and available music.
  • Page 145 Play. The Now playing screen opens and the song you touched or the first song in the album or playlist starts to play. The tracks in the current list play in order until you reach the...
  • Page 146 Otherwise, playback stops only if you stop it, even when you switch applications. Note: If you navigate away from the Now playing screen in the Music application, the Now Playing bar appears at the bottom of the screen. Displaying the Now Playing Screen...
  • Page 147 Tap an album or song. Press (Menu) to display the following options: • Add to playlist: Add the song to a new playlist or an existing playlist. • Search: Allows you to enter a text string and find a matching song, artist, or album name.
  • Page 148: Music

    Add to playlist. – or – (Add to playlist) to add the song to a playlist. Tap the Playlist name field to enter a name for the playlist. Tap OK to save the new playlist. Adding Songs to Playlists From the Home screen, tap (Music).
  • Page 149 With the music player application displayed, press and select one of the following options: • Add to quick list: adds the selected music file to a quick playlist. • Via Bluetooth: plays the music through a Bluetooth stereo headset. • Share music via: shares a music file via AllShare, Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messaging, or Wi-Fi.
  • Page 150: Using Playlists

    Press and then tap Create. Adding Music to a Playlist Note: If a playlist is empty, add a song by touching a holding a song name from the main screen to open the context menu. Select Add to playlist. (Applications) Backspace over the default playlist title and type a new name for this playlist, then tap Save.
  • Page 151: Transferring Music Files

    Touch and hold a playlist entry to reveal the on-screen context menu. Tap Edit title. Transferring Music Files (Applications) Music files can be downloaded to the phone using one of two methods: For more information, refer to “Connecting to the SD card” on page 52. Removing Music Files (Applications) Enter a new name for this playlist and tap Save.
  • Page 152: T-Mobile Tv

    From the Home screen, tap (T-Mobile TV). The T-Mobile Terms and Conditions page displays. Note: A data plan is required to use this feature. Charges may apply. Please contact your service provider for further details. Tap Accept if you accept the Terms and Conditions.
  • Page 153: Section 9: Applications And Development

    The Applications list provides quick access to all the available applications on the phone. Refer to the application table on page 37 for a description of each Application, its function, and how to navigate through that particular application. If the application is already described in another section of this user manual, then a cross reference to that particular section is provided.
  • Page 154: Allshare

    Settings and configure the following settings as desired: • Device name: defaults to your phone. Use the keypad to enter a new Media server if desired, and tap Save. • Share video/picture/audio: allows you to restrict what is shared from your phone.
  • Page 155: Asphalt 6

    All devices that you can receive media from are displayed. Tap a device name. Media that you can receive from the other device is listed. • Tap an item that you want to stream to your phone. Press to return to the previous page.
  • Page 156: Books

    3 million free ebooks. Personalize the reader to your liking, pick up reading where you left off on your phone or computer, and settle down with a great book on your Android phone! From the Home screen, tap (Books).
  • Page 157: Calendar

    With the Calendar feature, you can consult the calendar by day, week, or month, create events, and set an alarm to act as a reminder. Google Calendar is built into the phone and synchronizes both new and existing entries between your phone and your online Google account.
  • Page 158: Camera

    Use your 8.0 megapixel camera feature to produce photos in a JPEG format. The Camcorder shoots High Definition video in an MP4 format. Note: An SD card must be inserted before the Camera will take and store photos. From the Home screen, tap (Camera).
  • Page 159: Gallery

    The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos. For photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or caller image, and share as a picture message. From the Home screen, tap (Gallery).
  • Page 160: Kies Air

    Important!: You must sign in to your Google account, enable Wi-Fi, and (Applications) Note: Although you do not have to enable location services in order to use Latitude, it is recommended for best accuracy. Important!: For best results, it is recommended that you enable all of your enable the Location feature before you can use this application.
  • Page 161 Press and hold on a location and when the screen displays with the address, tap the star in the upper-right corner. It will be listed in your Starred Places. • Clear Map: allows you to remove all markings and layers from the map.
  • Page 162: Lookout

    Google Maps allow you to track your current location, view real-time traffic issues, and view detailed destination directions. There is also a search tool included to help you locate places of interest or a specific address. You can view locations on a vector or aerial map, or you can view locations at the street level.
  • Page 163 Important!: For best results, it is recommended that you enable all of your location services. For more information, refer to “Location and Security” on page 220. Enabling a Location source Before you use Google Maps and find your location or search for places of interest, you must enable a location source.
  • Page 164: Market

    – Bicycling: displays the overlapping cycling trails on your map. – Wikipedia: displays any Wikipedia markers and info on your map. – Buzz: allows you post public messages and photos at a location for everyone to see. • My Location: when touched, the location displays on the map with a blinking blue dot.
  • Page 165: Downloading A New Google Application

    The home page features applications and includes a list of item applications by category, a list of games, a link to search, and a link to My apps. From the Home screen, tap (Market).
  • Page 166: Launching An Installed Google Application

    Tip: The newly downloaded applications display in the applications list and are shown in alphabetical order if the View Type is set to Alphabetical grid or Alphabetical list, or at the end of the list if View type is set to Customizable grid.
  • Page 167: Media Hub

    – Sync memo: allows you to sync your memos Google Docs or send individual memos. – PIN lock: allows you to set a PIN lock so that a PIN must be entered before reading a memo. Applications and Development...
  • Page 168: Messaging

    If prompted, tap Yes to allow required network connectivity. Tap the Tap to add photo field to add a photo for this diary event and touch the source. Selections are: Camera, or Gallery. Tap the Add location area of the screen, enter text, then tap Done.
  • Page 169: More For Me

    Initial Setup (Applications) • Change photo: replaces the photo in this entry by allowing you to take another photo or use another image. • Delete photo: deletes the photo from this entry when you touch Yes to confirm.
  • Page 170: Music App

    You can also set alerts for minute or message usage, payment reminder, or power saver. Note: You may be prompted to log into the Android Market to receive the latest version of the T-Mobile My Account application. The differences between My Account and My Device are these: (Applications) Tip: Use the Menu key to toggle between My Account and My Device.
  • Page 171: My Device

    – Message Usage: tracks the number of messages used and remaining in your plan. If you plan includes unlimited messages this setting does not apply. – Data Usage: tracks data used and remaining in your plan. If you plan includes unlimited data usage this setting does not apply. (Applications) Billing This provides a billing summary.
  • Page 172: Navigation

    Personalize Using this menu you can personalize CallerTunes, Ringtone, and Wallpapers. • CallerTunes: allows you to choose songs for your callers to hear. • Ringtones: you can personalize your phone’s ringtones by choosing from recordings, voices, and more. • Wallpapers: you can personalize your phone’s background by selecting wallpapers from the Shop, Gallery, Live Wallpapers, and the Wallpaper Gallery.
  • Page 173 Walking would negate the need to track traffic jams and obstructions. – Driving mode enables the Settings feature: allows you to configure your Route options such as: Avoid highways or Avoid tolls. • Maps: enables the on-screen real-time map functionality.
  • Page 174: Netflix

    (Netflix). If prompted to update, follow the on-screen prompts. Enter the Email and Password associated with your current Netflix account. Follow the on-screen prompts to use the application. Note: It is recommended that this service be used in conjunction with an active Wi-Fi connection. (Applications)
  • Page 175: News & Weather

    While on the Weather screen, press following options: • Refresh: allows you to refresh the screen. Your location and the weather is updated if there have been any changes. • Settings: allows you to set weather, news, and refresh settings.
  • Page 176: Places

    Locate and tap one of the listed places (Restaurants, Coffee, Bars, Attractions, ATMs, Gas Stations, Explore Nearby, or Add your own place.) A list of places within this category displays. – or –...
  • Page 177: Pro Apps

    On its initial launch, tap an available tab: • New: creates a new office document. • My Files: This is where you keep your documents on this device. You can manage documents, or send them to others, and upload the documents.
  • Page 178: Social Hub

    (Social Hub). The Welcome to Social Hub page describes all of the available features. Tap Setup now to setup your Social Hub account. Tap on an account type that you would like to setup. Choose from either email accounts, SNS accounts, or other IM accounts.
  • Page 179: T-Mobile Name Id

    From the Home screen, tap (T-Mobile Name ID). Choose an on-screen option. T-Mobile TV T-Mobile TV is an application that allows you to get live TV and Video on Demand. From the Home screen, tap (T-Mobile TV). For more information, refer to “T-Mobile TV” on page 147.
  • Page 180: Task Manager

    Tap the Due date field and enter a due date name using the keypad. If there is no date that the task is due, tap the No due date checkbox. If desired, enter Task, Priority, Reminder, and Notes then tap Save.
  • Page 181: Telenav Gps

    From the Active applications tab, tap Exit to close selected applications or tap Exit all to close all background running applications. TeleNav GPS TeleNav GPS Navigator is a driving aid that uses both audible and visual directions for GPS navigation. From the Home screen, tap (TeleNav GPS).
  • Page 182: Video Chat

    – YouTube: set up your Qik credentials for YouTube posting of videos. – People: set up your contact sharing parameters. • Privacy allows you to select who can find you and see your videos. • M2M Settings allows you to configure the Mobile to Mobile video chat settings.
  • Page 183: Videos

    For more information, refer to “Using the Video Player” on page 135. Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail enables users to view a list of people who left a voicemail message, and listen to the any message they want without being limited to chronological order.
  • Page 184: Voice Search

    The Voice Search feature is a voice-activated application that allows you to tell the phone what to search for and then the phone activates a Google search based on what you said. For more information, refer to “Using Additional Voice Search Functions”...
  • Page 185: Zinio Reader

    • Caption font size allows you to set the font size used by on-screen captions. Choose from: Small, Medium, Large, or Extra Large. • Clear search history allows you to clear any previous YouTube searches from appearing within the search box.
  • Page 186: Section 10: Connections

    Accessing the Internet To access the Browser: From the Home screen, tap (Web). Note: You must disable your Wi-Fi connection if you wish to view the web2go home page ( http://home.web2go.com/ Homepage When you access the Browser, the web2go home page displays...
  • Page 187 – Find on page: allows you to search in the current page. – Page info: displays information about the selected page. – Share page: allows you to share the page using Gmail or as a message. – Downloads: displays the download history.
  • Page 188: Using Bookmarks

    Note: This is not the same application as the Google Search Widget. The web2go screen can not be accessed via a Wi-Fi connection. Search the Internet To perform an internet search using keywords: From within the Google search application, tap the Google search field, enter the keyword(s) to search using the on- screen keypad.
  • Page 189 • Share link: Allows you to share a URL address via Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messaging, My tag, or Wi-Fi. • Copy link URL: Allows you to copy the URL address to use in a message. • Delete bookmark: Allows you to delete a bookmark. For more information, refer to “Deleting Bookmarks”...
  • Page 190: Browser Settings

    A cookie is a small file placed on your phone by a website during navigation. In addition to containing some site-specific information, a cookie can also contain some personal information (such as a username and password) which might pose a security risk if not properly managed.
  • Page 191 • Load images: Allows web page images to load along with the other text components of a loaded website. • Auto-fit pages: Allows web pages to be resized to fit as much of the screen as possible. • Landscape view only: Displays the browser in only the horizontal position.
  • Page 192: Bluetooth

    The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: Bluetooth Settings The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your device’s Bluetooth service, including: (Settings) Entering or changing the name your device uses for Bluetooth •...
  • Page 193 Making your device visible allows other devices to pair and communicate. Note: Your device visibility is based on the time set within the Visible time- out field (2 Minutes, 5 Minutes, 1 Hour, or Never). This value appears as a countdown within this Visible time-out field.
  • Page 194 Disconnect. Note: Disconnections are manually done but often occur automatically if the paired device goes out of range of your phone or it is powered off. Deleting a Paired Bluetooth Device Deleting a device from your list removes its “connection record”...
  • Page 195: Enable Downloading For Web Applications

    Note: Prior to using this feature, Bluetooth must first be enabled on both your phone and the external device, and the recipient’s device must be visible. Verify your Bluetooth is active and your phone is visible. From the Home screen, tap Touch and hold the entry from the list to display the on- screen context menu.
  • Page 196: Pc Connections

    You can connect your device to a PC using an optional PC data cable using various USB connection modes. Mass storage is the default connection method. Mass storage: allows you to use the onboard storage capacity of the phone to store and upload files. This option allows your computer to detect the phone as a removable storage drive.
  • Page 197: Kies Air

    PC. (Applications) Kies Air allows you to sync your Windows PC wirelessly with your phone provided they are both on the same Wi-Fi network. You can view and share call logs, videos, photos, music, bookmarks, ringtones, and even send SMS messages from your PC.
  • Page 198: Wi-Fi

    Wireless Access Point (WAP). These WAPs can either be Open (unsecured) as within most Hot Spots, or Secured (requiring knowledge of the Router name and password). Note: After you complete a connection to an active Wi-Fi network, the Wi-Fi Calling feature will automatically be enabled. Activating Wi-Fi By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off (deactivated).
  • Page 199 Tap Save to store the new information and connect to the target WAP. Note: No prompt to enter the WAP key displays if this is the second time to connect to a previously accessed or secured wireless network. The WAP key is required when the device is reset using factory default settings.
  • Page 200: Tethering

    (Settings) direct communication mode. Wi-Fi Advanced Settings The Wi-Fi settings - Advanced menu allows you to set up many of the device’s Wi-Fi services, including: Setting the Wi-Fi sleep policy • Viewing the device’s MAC Address •...
  • Page 201: Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

    Mobile AP service. Note: You must have a tethering plan on your account to use the Wi-Fi hotspot. You can not use data on the device while it is being used as a hotspot. To activate the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot service:...
  • Page 202 Note: Using your 4G service and Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot drains your phone’s battery at a much faster rate than when using any other feature combination. The best way to keep using the phone as a hotspot is to have it connected to a power supply. To connect to the Hotspot: Enable Wi-Fi (wireless) functionality on your target device (laptop, media device, etc.).
  • Page 203: Section 11: Time Management

    Digital clock, and the World clock. Calendar With the Calendar feature, you can consult the calendar by day, week, or month, create events, and set an alarm to act as a reminder. From the Home screen, tap (Calendar). The Calendar displays four tabs: •...
  • Page 204: Clock

    Tap Calendar sync and select the type of general synchronization settings you want. A check mark indicates selection. This feature allows you to create an alarm to ring at a specified time, track time in other parts of the world, use a stopwatch, or set a timer.
  • Page 205 Tap the Alarm type field and select one of the following: Melody, Vibration, Vibration and melody, or Briefing. Slide the slider bar left or right in the Alarm volume field to decrease or increase the alarm volume. A sample of the volume level plays.
  • Page 206: World Clock

    This feature allows you to find out what time it is another part of world. From the Home screen, tap (Clock). Tap the World clock tab. (Add city) then scroll and select the desired city, or tap in the search field to locate a city.
  • Page 207: Section 12: Changing Your Settings

    Camera, Games, and more, when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. Important!: When your phone is in Flight mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information or applications. Press and then tap Wireless and network.
  • Page 208 Enter the SSID (Service Set Identifier) and Security settings then tap Save. Note: An SSID is a unique key which identifies a wireless LAN. Its purpose is to stop other wireless equipment from accessing your LAN — whether accidentally or intentionally. To communicate, wireless devices must be configured with the same SSID.
  • Page 209 Press Wireless and network Wi-Fi Calling Settings Important!: A new ISIM card must be installed within the device prior to using this feature. Wi-Fi must first be active and communicating prior to launching Wi-Fi Calling. Press Wireless and network...
  • Page 210: Bluetooth Settings

    Wi-Fi Calling feature: • Wi-Fi Preferred: Wi-Fi network is preferred over cellular network when making calls. Calling requires you to stay in the Wi-Fi range. • Wi-Fi Only: Wi-Fi network is required for making calls. Calling requires you to stay in the Wi-Fi range.
  • Page 211: Usb Utilities

    The feature works best when used in conjunction with HSPA+ (4G) data services (although 3G service can also be used). (Settings) Important!: The Mobile AP service can not be active at the same time as Wi-Fi. Please close your Wi-Fi connection prior to launching the Mobile AP service.
  • Page 212 Before you add a VPN you must determine which VPN protocol to use: PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol), L2TP/IPSec PSK (Pre-shared key based L2TP/IPSec), or L2TP/IPSec CRT (Certificate based L2TP/IPSec). Press and then tap Wireless and network VPN settings.
  • Page 213: Mobile Networks

    This feature is used to read and exchange tags. For more information, refer to “Tags” on page 174. Press and then tap Wireless and network. Tap the NFC field. A check mark displayed next to the feature indicating it is enabled.
  • Page 214 Mobile networks Mode. Tap GSM/WCDMA (auto mode). A check mark displays next to this option to indicate that it is active. This is the default mode for this phone. If you are not using applications that require the 3G network speed (any application that accesses the network or uses a browser), using the 2G network saves battery life.
  • Page 215 Using this feature you can view the current network connection. You can also scan and select a network operator manually, or set the network selection to Automatic. Press and then tap Wireless and network Mobile networks. Tap Network operators. The current network connection displays at the bottom of the list.
  • Page 216: Call Settings

    2 seconds, after 3 seconds, after 4 seconds, or after 5 seconds. – Power key ends calls allows you to press the power key to end the current call. phone is near your face during a call so you do not accidentally tap a key.
  • Page 217 • Forward when unreachable: automatically forwards to your voicemail number when the phone is not in service, or is turned off. A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a...
  • Page 218 Call Tap Enable FDN. At the prompt, enter your PIN2 code and tap OK. Important!: Not all SIM cards use a PIN2 code. If your SIM card does not, this (Settings) menu does not display. The PIN2 code is provided by your carrier. Entering an incorrect PIN2 code could cause the phone to lock.
  • Page 219: Sound Settings

    At the prompt, enter a new PIN2 code. Confirm your PIN2 code. Important!: Not all SIM cards use a PIN2 code. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display. The PIN2 code is provided by your carrier. Entering the PIN2 incorrectly three times will cause the device to lock.
  • Page 220 Note: Use both the Silent mode and enable the Only when not in silent mode option to guarantee no vibrations or sounds from your phone. (Settings)
  • Page 221 Haptic Feedback and Vibration Intensity Instead of sounding a tone, the Haptic feedback option vibrates when you press soft keys on certain screens. You can also set the intensity of the vibration using the Vibration intensity setting. Press Sound.
  • Page 222: Display Settings

    Display. Configure the following screen display settings: • Screen display – Font style: sets the fonts used on the LCD display. Selections are: Default font or Get fonts online. Tap Get fonts online to download additional fonts. – Home screen Wallpaper: assigns an image from either the Gallery, Live wallpapers, or Wallpaper gallery to the Home screen.
  • Page 223: Power Saving Mode

    Power Saving Mode This feature allows you both automatically set the phone to use a power saving mode and configure additional power saving options manually, all in an effort to conserve battery power.
  • Page 224 Tap any of the available fields to activate additional power saving parameters. Choose from: • Turn Off Wi-Fi to disable Wi-Fi when it is not connected to an AP. • Turn Off Bluetooth to disable Bluetooth when not in use or actively transmitting data.
  • Page 225: Location And Security

    Screen Unlock Pattern Settings (Settings) To secure data and limit phone access, set the phone to require a screen unlock pattern each time you turn on the device, or every time the phone wakes up from sleep mode (when the screen automatically turns off).
  • Page 226 Read the instructions then tap Next. Review the onscreen animation procedure for drawing a pattern and tap Next when you are ready to draw a pattern. Draw your pattern by touching your first on-screen point. Then, without removing your finger from the screen, drag...
  • Page 227 Tap Set up SIM card lock. Tap Lock SIM card, enter your SIM PIN code, then tap OK. Note: You must activate Lock SIM card before you can change your SIM PIN code. To change an existing SIM Card PIN: Tap Change SIM PIN.
  • Page 228 When you create a phone password you can also configure the phone to display the password as you type it instead of using an asterisk (*). Press and then tap Location and security. Tap Visible passwords to activate this feature.
  • Page 229: Applications

    Applications. Tap Unknown sources to active this feature. Note: If you are notified that you can not download a Market application because it comes from an “Unknown source”, enabling this option corrects this issue. This feature allows you to manage installed applications. You can view and control currently running services, or use the device for application development.
  • Page 230 Applications Tap the Downloaded tab and select your desired application. Tap Move to SD card (from within the Storage section of the Application info page). Once the application has been moved to the microSD card, this button now reads “Move to phone”.
  • Page 231: Battery Usage

    Important!: Stopping a process might have undesirable consequences on the application. This option allows you to view a list of the memory usage for currently active applications. Press (Settings) Applications displays a list of the current applications.
  • Page 232: Android Development

    This feature is used for development purposes only. If you are a developer who is testing a GPS applications using this device, you can tell the device that the phone is at different GPS locations. In other words, the phone is allowed to “mock”...
  • Page 233 Tap Add account Google. Tap Next Sign in. Note: If you do not already have a Google account, tap Create and follow the on-screen prompts to create your new account. Tap the Username (@gmail.com) and Password fields and enter your information.
  • Page 234: Motion Settings

    • Tilt reduces or enlarges the screen while in the Gallery or Browser. – Adjust the sensitivity slider and tap OK. • Panning allows you to move icons one at a time, to another page in the Home or Applications pages.
  • Page 235: Privacy Settings

    Press and then tap Privacy. Tap Back up my data to create a backup of your current phone settings and applications. Tap Automatic restore to assist in the re-installation of a previously installed application (including preferences and data).
  • Page 236: Sd Card & Phone Storage

    The phone resets to the factory default settings automatically and when finished displays the Home screen. Note: Select Format USB storage to also erase all data on the USB storage. SD Card & Phone Storage From this menu you can view the memory allocation for the memory card as well as mount or unmount the SD card.
  • Page 237: Language & Keyboard Settings

    • Searchable items: opens a screen where you can choose the search categories included in device searches. such as: Web, Apps, Contacts, Memo, Messaging, Music, Slacker, or Voice Search. • Clear shortcuts: erases the history for recently selected search results.
  • Page 238 • Word suggestion: uses a built-in word database to predict words while entering text in Swype. • Auto-spacing: automatically inserts a space between words. When you finish a word, just lift your finger or stylus and start the next word. • Auto-capitalization: automatically capitalizes the first letter of a sentence.
  • Page 239 Tap Auto-full stop to automatically insert a full stop by tapping the space bar twice. Tap the Tutorial field to view a short tutorial on use of the Samsung keyboard. XT9 Advanced Settings The following XT9 Advanced settings are available when the XT9 field is selected.
  • Page 240: Voice Input And Output Settings

    Configure the available options to alter the settings associated with this feature: (Settings) • Listen to an example: plays a short example of what the text-to- speech feature sounds like on your device when activated. • Driving mode: incoming calls and new notifications are automatically ready out loud.
  • Page 241: Accessibility Settings

    Choices include: Pico TTS. • Install voice data: confirms the installation of necessary data required for voice synthesis. • Speech rate: adjusts the rate at which on-screen text is spoken by the device. Choose from: Very slow, Slow, Normal, Fast, and Very fast.
  • Page 242: Date And Time

    Tap Automatic to allow the network set the date and time. Important!: Deactivate Automatic to manually set the rest of the options. Tap Set date and use the plus or minus icons to set the Month, Day, and Year then tap Set.
  • Page 243: Software Update

    ® Tip: To find your device’s DivX registration code and information about registering your device to play DivX protected video, tap License settings DivX® VOD. • Model number: displays the device’s model number. • Android version: displays the firmware version loaded on this device.
  • Page 244: Section 13: Health And Safety Information

    The low levels of RF cell phones emit while in use are in the microwave frequency range. They also emit RF at substantially reduced time intervals when in the stand-by mode.
  • Page 245 In this study, most people had no increased risk of brain cancer from using cell phones. For people with the heaviest use of cell phones (an average of more than ½ hour per day, every day, for over 10 years) the study suggested a slight increase in brain cancer.
  • Page 246 The National Cancer Institute (NCI) actively follows cancer statistics in the United States to detect any change in rates of new cases for brain cancer. If cell phones play a role in risk for brain cancer, rates should go up, because heavy cell phone use has been common for quite some time in the U.S.
  • Page 247 Steps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy If there is a risk from being exposed to radio frequency energy (RF) from cell phones - and at this point we do not know that there is - it is probably very small. But, if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your RF exposure.
  • Page 248: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Certification Information

    Use speaker mode or a headset to place more distance between the • head and the cell phone. Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using cell phones at all. For example, The Stewart Report from the United Kingdom made such a recommendation in December 2000.
  • Page 249 This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output.
  • Page 250: Fcc Part 15 Information To User

    Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 251 Do not engage in any activity while driving a moving vehicle which may cause you to take your eyes off the road or become so absorbed in the activity that your ability to concentrate on the act of driving becomes impaired.
  • Page 252: Battery Use And Safety

    • heating can damage the phone or the battery and could cause the phone or the battery to explode. Do not dry a wet or damp battery with an appliance or heat source such as a microwave oven, hair dryer, iron, or radiator.
  • Page 253: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile devices and genuine Samsung accessories. Proper disposal of your mobile device and its battery is not only important for safety, it benefits the environment. Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.
  • Page 254: Ul Certified Travel Charger

    Help us protect the environment - recycle! Warning!: Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode. UL Certified Travel Charger The Travel Charger for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements.
  • Page 255: Gps & Agps

    If your mobile device has a touch-screen display, please note that a touch-screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch-screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
  • Page 256: Emergency Calls

    AGPS technology in your mobile device to tell the emergency responders your approximate location. AGPS has limitations and might not work in your area. Therefore: Always tell the emergency responder your location to the best of your • ability; and Remain on the mobile device for as long as the emergency responder •...
  • Page 257: Care And Maintenance

    Remember that your mobile device may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident; do not cut off the call until given permission to do so. Care and Maintenance Your mobile device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
  • Page 258: Responsible Listening

    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 what you are listening to. Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you •...
  • Page 259: Operating Environment

    Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you • experience ringing in your ears, hear muffled speech, or experience any temporary hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audio device, discontinue use and consult your doctor.
  • Page 260 Persons who have such devices: Should ALWAYS keep the mobile device more than six (6) inches from • their implantable medical device when the mobile device is turned ON;...
  • Page 261: Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    Not all mobile devices have been rated. Mobile devices that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box. The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user's hearing device and hearing loss.
  • Page 262 The hearing aid and wireless mobile device rating values are then added together. A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for normal use. A sum of 6 is considered for best use. If a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless mobile device meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two values equal M5.
  • Page 263: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device

    Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile Device Your mobile device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the mobile device, or make calls that increase your mobile device bill.
  • Page 264: Other Important Safety Information

    For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment near or in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
  • Page 265: Section 14: Warranty Information

    Warranty covers batteries only if battery capacity falls below 80% of rated capacity or the battery leaks, and this Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery; (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering;...
  • Page 266 Product, or may replace the Product with a rebuilt, reconditioned or new Product. Repaired/replaced cases, pouches and holsters will be warranted for a period of ninety (90) days. All other repaired/replaced Products will be warranted for a period equal to the remainder of the original Limited Warranty on the original Product or for ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.
  • Page 267 SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT. Nothing in the Product instructions or information shall be construed to create an express warranty of any kind with respect to the Products. No agent, employee, dealer, representative or reseller is authorized to modify or extend this Limited Warranty or to make binding...
  • Page 268 Product was purchased; (c) the Product model name or model number; and (d) the IMEI or MEID or Serial Number, as applicable, if you have it (the IMEI or MEID or Serial Number can be found (i) on the Product box; (ii) on the Product information screen, which can be found under "Settings;"...
  • Page 269: End User License Agreement For Software

    Software on the local hard disk(s) or other permanent storage media of one computer and use the Software on a single computer or a mobile device at a time, and you may not make the Software available over a network where it could be used by multiple computers at the same time.
  • Page 270 5. UPGRADES. This EULA applies to updates, supplements and add-on components (if any) of the Software that Samsung may provide to you or make available to you after the date you obtain your initial copy of the Software, unless we provide other terms along with such upgrade.
  • Page 271 Purchaser agrees that SAMSUNG shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to caused by, or in connection with, use of or reliance on any such third-party content, products, or services available on or through any such application.
  • Page 272 13. APPLICABLE LAW. This EULA is governed by the laws of TEXAS, without regard to conflicts of laws principles. This EULA shall not be governed by the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, the application of which is expressly...
  • Page 273 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC: 1301 East Lookout Drive Richardson, Texas 75082 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) 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.
  • Page 274: Index

    Using 411 & More 4G Network Using Accessing Recently-used applications Voice mail Accounts Accounts and Sync Adding Contacts Add 3 Sec Pause Add to Favorites Adjusting Call volume Adobe PDF Alarm Setting Turning Off Alarm Tone Set as Alerts on Call...
  • Page 275 Backup and Restore Battery Charging Extending Life Installing Low Battery Indicator Removal Saving Power Wall Charger Battery Cover Removal Replace Battery Life Extending Battery Usage Battery Use & Safety Bing Set Search Engine Blacklist Add To Adding Blio Bluetooth About Activation...
  • Page 276 Scan for Devices Scanning for other Devices Sending Contact Information Sending Contacts Via Sending Namecard Set Visibility Settings Status indicators Switching to Headset during call Turning on and off Visibility Visible Time-Out Bonus Apps Books Sync Google Books Browser Adding bookmarks...
  • Page 277 New From Keypad Contact Entry Options Contact List Options Contact Menus Options Contacts Adding a Number to Existing Adding Your Facebook Friends Additional Options Default Storage Location Deleting Display Options Displaying Contacts by Name Export List to microSD Family Name First...
  • Page 278 Status Bar Display / Touch-Screen Displaying your phone number DivX Locating VOD Number Overview Registering Your DivX Device Registration Code Do cell phones pose a health hazard? Downloading New application Downloads Internet Downloads Other Downloads EDGE Network Email Composing Configuring Settings...
  • Page 279 Google Maps Enabling a location source Opening a map Google Music Google Talk GPS & AGPS Groups Adding an Member to an Existing Group Creating a new caller group Deleting Deleting a Caller Group Editing a Caller Group Removing an Entry...
  • Page 280 Altering Numbers Erasing Low battery indicator Making Emergency Calls International Calls New call Managing Applications Clearing Application Cache Moving Third-party Applications to Card Uninstalling Third-party Applications Market Marking contact As a default Mass Storage Media Hub Creating a New Account...
  • Page 281 Missed Call Viewing from Lock Screen Mobile Networks Data Roaming Mobile NetworksUse Packet Data Mobile Web Entering Text in the Mobile Web Browser Navigating with the Mobile Web Using Bookmarks Motion Settings Mounting the SD card Move to SD card...
  • Page 282 Netflix Network connection Adding a new Network Mode 2G Network 3G Network New applications Downloading News & Weather Turning On NFC (Near Field Communication) Noise Reduction Non-Market Applications Notification Bar Using Notification Volume Setting On/Off Switch Operating Environment Organizer Calculator...
  • Page 283 Reject List Adding Rejection List Assigning Multiple Numbers Assigning Single Numbers Rejection Messages Reset Responsible Listening Restore Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile device Ringtone Phone Samsung Keyboard Settings XT9 Advanced Settings Samsung Keypad ABC Mode Changing the Input Type...
  • Page 284 Enabling the sensor aiding Enabling wireless network locations Messaging Mini Diary Setup Initial Shortcuts Adding from Application Screen Adding from Home Screen Deleting from a Screen Managing Primary SIM Card Changing Exisitng PIN Importing and Exporting Insertion Lock Removal SIM Card Lock...
  • Page 285 Uninstalling Time Management Calendar T-Mobile Contacts Backup T-Mobile Mall Tools Camera Transferring Music Files TTY Mode Twitter Video Chat UL Certified Travel Charger Understanding Your Phone Back View Display Features Front View Home Uninstalling Third-party applications Unknown Sources Unmounting SD card...
  • Page 286 Managing Warranty Information WCDMA History Web applications enable downloading Widget Power Savings Widgets Adding and Removing Google Talk Mini Diary Moving to a Different Screen My Account Settings Stopwatch Wi-Fi About Activating Advanced settings Calling Connecting to Deactivating Direct Connection...

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