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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.
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EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;...
This section explains how to get started with your phone by installing and charging the battery, installing the SIM card and optional memory card, and setting up your voice mail. Before using your phone for the first time, you’ll need to install and charge the battery and install the SIM card.
Text Conventions This manual provides condensed information about how to use your phone. To make this possible, the following text conventions are used to represent often-used steps: Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures.
SIM Card Overview Important!: Before removing or replacing the battery cover, make sure the phone is switched off. To turn the phone off, hold down the power-off image displays, then tap Power off. The SIM card is loaded with your subscription details such as your telephone number, PIN, available optional services, and many other features.
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. Installing the microSD Memory Card Your phone supports an optional (external) microSD™...
Use only Installing Battery approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Before using your phone for the first time, you must fully charge the battery. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours.
Plug the charger into a standard AC power outlet. The device turns on with the screen locked and indicates both its charge state and percent of charge. Incorrect Note: This illustration displays both the correct and incorrect orientation for connecting the charger. If the charger is incorrectly connected, damage to the accessory port will occur therefore voiding the phone’s warranty.
Do not wait until your battery is completely depleted • before charging your device. Repeating this process of a complete discharge and recharge can over time reduce the storage capacity of any battery. Turn off Automatic application sync. • Use the Power Control Widget to deactivate hardware •...
Switching the Phone On or Off If you do not have a SIM card installed the first time you turn on the device, you are presented with a No SIM icon ( ) displays. At this point you can make an emergency call with the phone but normal cell phone service is not available.
Creating a New Google Account ™ You should create a Google Account when you first use your device in order to fully utilize the functionality. This account provides access to several device features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Search, and the Android Market applications. Before you are able to access Google applications, you must enter your account information.
Retrieving your Google Account Password A Google account password is required for Google applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account password, follow these instructions to retrieve it: From your computer, use an Internet browser and navigate to http://google.com/accounts. Click on the Can’t access your account? link.
Task Manager Your phone can run applications simultaneously, with some applications running in the background. Sometimes your device might seem to slow down over time, and the biggest reason for this are background applications. These are applications that were not properly closed or shutdown and are still active but minimized.
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. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone.
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Strap holder is used to connect a carrying strap to the phone. Proximity Sensor detects how close an object is to the surface of the screen. This is typically used to detect when your face is pressed up against the screen, such as during a phone call. –...
Back View of Your Phone The following illustration shows the external elements of your phone: External speaker allows you to hear ringers, music, and other sounds offered by your phone. Camera lens is used to take photos. Phone Display Your phone’s display provides information about the phone’s status, and is the interface to the features of your phone.
Indicator Icons This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display and Indicator area: Displays your current signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Indicates that the Flight Mode is active. You cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
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Displays when an outgoing text message has failed to be delivered. Displays when there is a new voicemail message. Displays when there is a new visual voicemail message. Displays in the notifications window when there is a new Email message. Displays when an alarm is set.
For more details on configuring your phone’s settings, see “Changing Your Settings” on page 131. Notification Bar The Notification area indicates new message events (data sync status, new messages, calendar events, call status, etc). You can expand this area to provide more detailed information about the current on- screen notification icons.
Function Keys Your phone comes equipped with four main function keys that can be used on any screen: Menu, Home, Back, and Search. Menu Key The Menu key ( ) activates an available menu function for the current screen or application. When on the Home screen, the following menu options are available: Add (...
Press to launch the Google Search box. – or – Press and tap to launch the Voice Search function. Using Google Search 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.
Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using the applications on your phone. There are seven available panels, each populated with default shortcuts or applications. You can customize each of these panels. Google search bar/Widget Status Bar Notification area Status...
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Shortcuts are icons that launch available device • applications such as Camera, YouTube, Voicemail, Contacts, Phone, Email, Market, etc. These function the same as shortcuts on your computer. – Although some may already be found on the Extended Home screens, the majority can also be found within the Applications screens.
Screen Navigation Using the touch screen display and the keys, you can navigate the features of your phone and enter characters. The following conventions are used in this manual to describe the navigation action in the procedures. Navigating Through the Screens The following terms describe the most common hardware and on-screen actions.
Swipe or slide: Quickly drag your finger vertically or • horizontally across the screen. This allows you to move the area of focus or to scroll through a list. For example: slide your finger left or right on the Home screen to scroll among the seven panels.
Using Sub-Menus Sub-menus are available from within most screen and applications. Press A sub-menu displays at the bottom of the phone screen. Tap an option. Using Context Menus 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.
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application is already described in another section of this user manual, then a cross reference to that particular section is provided. For information on navigating through the Applications icons, see “Navigating Through the Application Menus” on page 26. Accounts and sync Allows you to add applications and determine which type of account information you want to synchronize with...
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Email Provides access to both your Outlook (Exchange Server-based) work email and Internet email accounts (such as Gmail and Yahoo! Mail). For more information, refer to “Email” on page 82. Files Lets you view supported image files and text files on your microSD card. Organize and store data, images, and more in your own personal file folders.
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Messaging Provides access to text and multimedia messaging (SMS and MMS). For more information, refer to “Creating and Sending Messages” on page 77. Music Launches the built-in Music Player that allows you to play music files that you have stored on your microSD card. You can also create playlists.
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Swype Tips Provides an on-screen video tutorial that teaches you how to use Swype text input method. For more information, refer to “Swype Text Entry Tips” on page 55. Talk Launches a Web-based Google Talk application that lets you chat with family and friends over the Internet for free.
Customizing the Screens You can customize the Home screens (panels) to display the Widgets, Shortcuts, Folders, or Wallpapers. For example, one screen could contain the Music Player shortcut and other forms of media, while another screen might contain communication apps such as Gmail and IM. You can customize your Home screen by doing the following: Adding, Deleting, and Rearranging screens...
Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts The device comes with four Primary shortcuts: Phone, Contacts, Messaging, and Applications/Home. As long as the menu is displayed in a Customizable grid, you can replace the Phone, Contacts, and Messaging shortcuts with other applications so you access the shortcuts that are most frequently used.
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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.
• This action doesn’t delete the Widget, it just removes it from the current screen. To place a widget onto a different screen: Touch and hold the widget until it becomes transparent. Drag it to the edge of your screen. Slowly drag it past the edge of the screen until it turns light blue.
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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. •...
Your device lets you use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card (also referred to as a memory card) to expand available memory space. This secure digital card enables you to exchange images, music, and data between SD-compatible devices. This section addresses the features and options of your device’s SD functionality.
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Mounting the SD Card To store photos, music, videos, and other applications. You must mount (install) the SD card prior to use. Mounting the SD card establishes a USB connection with your computer. Important!: You must enable USB storage to mount the SD card. Press and then tap (Settings)
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Tap Format SD card Format SD card everything to format the SD card. The SD card formats and erases all the data stored on it. Factory Data Reset From this menu you can reset your phone and sound settings to the factory default settings. Press and then tap (Settings)
This section describes features and functionality associated with making or answering calls, and the Contacts list, which is used to store contact information. Displaying Your Phone Number Press and then tap (Settings) About phone number displays in the My phone number field. Note: The phone’s Settings menu can also be activated by pressing and then tapping...
Answering a Call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image. The caller's phone number, picture, or name if stored in Contacts List, displays. At the incoming call screen: • Touch and slide to the right to answer the call.
International Calls From the Home screen, tap and hold . The + symbol displays. Use the on-screen keypad to enter the country code, area code, and phone number. • If you make a mistake, tap single digit. • Touch and hold to delete all digits.
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. Setting Up Speed Dial Entries Important!: Speed dial location #1 is reserved for Voicemail.
Making a Call Using Speed Dial You can assign a short cut number to a phone number in the Contacts List for speed dialing. From the Home screen, tap Touch and hold a speed dial location (numbers 2-9, or 1 if you are dialing voice mail) until the number begins to dial.
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Launching Wi-Fi Calling Note: Verify you are currently connected to a Wireless Access Point. Ensure that the Wi-Fi connected icon displays on the status bar. The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured with WEP) of detected Wi-Fi networks display in the Wi-Fi networks section.
If prompted, tap Confirm to register the service on the network (for first time users). Use the phone Dialer, call log, or contacts list to make a call. For more information, refer to “Making a Call” on page 40. Confirm you established a Wi-Fi calling connection to the T-Mobile network by making sure appears at the top of the screen.
Placing a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. If your network supports this service, you can also make another call while a call is in progress. To place a call on hold: Tap Hold to place the current call on hold.
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Creating a Memo During a Call During a call it may be necessary to record information (a Note). Press and then tap (Memo). Tap Create memo. Use the keyboard to enter the note then tap Save. Press and tap active call. Automatic screen lock If you configured your phone with the Automatic screen lock option, during a call your screen locks to...
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Having a Private Conversation With One Participant When you have two participants in a multi-party session, it might be necessary to place one of those participants on hold so that a private conversation can be held with a single caller. While you are in a multi-party call: Tap Manage (located on...
To answer a new call while you have a call in progress: In a single motion, touch the right to answer the new incoming 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.
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Accessing the Call Log from The Notifications Area Locate from the Notifications area of the Status bar. Tap the Status bar to reveal the Notifications tab, and then drag the tab to the bottom of the screen to open the Notifications panel (1). Tap the Missed call entry to open the Call log screen (2).
• Time provides the time and date of the call and its duration. • Add to Contacts to save the number if it is not already in your Contacts. Touch and hold an entry to display the entry-specific • context menu: •...
Text Input Methods There are two text input methods available: Samsung keypad: an on-screen QWERTY keypad • that can be used in both portrait and landscape orientation.
Samsung keypad and Swype onscreen input methods. Enabling and Configuring SWYPE If you configure another text input method (Samsung keypad) you must re-enable SWYPE before using the SWYPE keyboard. Even when SWYPE is enabled you can use the on- screen keys by either tapping (main characters) or touching and holding (alternate characters).
Swype Text Entry Tips You can access the SwypeTips application and watch a video or tutorial on using Swype. You can also use the following Swype text entry tips. Create a squiggle (like an S shape) to create a double •...
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– 123ABC mode contains alphanumeric characters and a few common punctuation marks. Text mode button indicates SYM. – SYM mode contains only symbols and numbers. Text mode button indicates 123ABC. Using 123ABC Mode in SWYPE In 123ABC mode, you can enter only letters and a few common punctuation marks from the onscreen keyboard.
(landscape mode). Using the QWERTY keypad/ keyboard, you can type letter, numbers, punctuation, and other characters. To use the Samsung keypad you must first configure the settings to default to the Samsung keypad. Press and then tap...
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Changing the Text Input Mode in Keypad From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard. With Samsung keypad as your text entry method, select one of the following text mode options: • ABC to use alphabetic characters from the on-screen keyboard.
From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard. Important!: To use the Samsung keypad, the phone must be maintained in a portrait orientation. If you need to change the orientation of the screen to Landscape, we recommend using the QWERTY keyboard beneath the screen.
Language and keyboard – or – From within an active text entry screen, tap at the bottom of the screen to access the Samsung keypad settings screen. Tap the XT9 field. A checkmark indicates activation. Tap the XT9 advanced settings and configure any of the following advanced options: •...
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• XT9 auto-substitution allows you create a word rule by adding words for automatic substitution during text entry (for example youve becomes you’ve). – Tap the XT9 auto-substitution field. Flick up or down to review the current list of word substitutions. –...
This section explains how to use and manage your Contacts List. You can save phone numbers to your phone’s memory. 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.
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Phone contacts are stored locally on the device. • Note: If the phone is ever reset to its factory default parameters, contacts stored on the phone can be lost. SIM contacts are stored within the SIM Card. • Note: SIM contacts only store the Name and Phone number for an entry.
Enter additional information such as: Email, IM, Groups, Ringtone, Postal address, Organization or More fields to input additional category information. • More provides options such as: Notes, Nickname, Website, Birthday or Anniversary. • Use your finger to slide the page up or down to see additional fields and categories.
– or – In a single motion, touch and hold the letter tab area (on the right) until on-screen letters appear, then scroll through the list. You are then taken to that section of the Contacts list. Tap the contact entry. Tabs Create Contact...
Touch a phone number field and enter a phone number. • Tap on the QWERTY keyboard to remove a previously entered phone number. • Tap to enter an additional phone number • Tap to remove a previously entered phone number. Enter additional information such as: Email, IM, Ringtone, Postal address, Organization or More fields to input additional category information.
Contact Menu Options From the Home screen, Touch and hold an entry to reveal the context menu. The following options display: • Edit: allows you to edit the currently selected Contacts entry. • Delete: allows you to delete the currently selected Contacts entry.
Joining Contact Information Most people now maintain multiple email accounts, social networking logins, and other similar account information. For example, a Facebook account login name might differ from a corporate email account login because they are maintained separately and for different groups of people.
Unjoining a Contact From the Home screen, tap 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.
Press and then tap Import/Export namecard via. Tap Select all to place a check mark alongside all currently displayed Contact entries. Tap Send and select a delivery method: • Bluetooth to transmit this contact to another bluetooth-compatible device. • Email to attach the contact card to a new outgoing email (Exchange or Internet).
Copying Contact Information to the microSD Card This procedure allows you to copy entry information saved on the phone’s memory, onto the SD card. Verify you have a properly mounted SD located within the microSD card slot. Note: If your SD card is not properly mounted, you will not receive an option to export contacts to the SD card.
Press and then tap More options. Configure any of the following options: • Only contacts with phones allows you to display only those contacts containing phone numbers. • Sort by defines how the current list of Contacts are sorted: First name or Last name. •...
Enter your account’s access Email and Password information and tap Login. Select a sync interval (from None to Once a day) and tap Next. Tap those settings you wish to synchronize (all are enabled by default). A green checkmark indicates the feature is enabled. •...
Contact List Settings From this menu you can determine the default storage location for Contacts, display your phone’s primary number, and view service numbers listed in your Contact list. From the Home screen, tap Press and then tap More Select one of the following options: •...
Removing an Entry From a Caller Group From the Home screen, tap tab. Touch a group entry. Press and then tap Remove member. Tap all of the contacts you want to remove from this group. A checkmark displays next to contact entry.
The Updates Tab From the Updates tab you can view updated contact information that were synchronized with Facebook, Myspace, or Twitter. From the Home screen, tap Note: You must log in to an SNS account (Facebook, Myspace or Twitter) before you can view the Updates. Tap the Updates tab.
This section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also explains the features and functionality associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your phone provides the following message types: Text Messages • Multimedia (Picture, Video, and Audio) Messages •...
Tap the Tap to compose field and use the on- screen keypad to enter a message. For more information, refer to “Text Input Methods” on page 53. Add more recipients by touching the Recipient field. Review your message and tap Send. Note: If you exit a message before you touch send the message automatically saves as a draft.
Viewing Newly Received Messages When you receive a message, your phone notifies you by displaying within the Notification area at the top left of your Home screen. To read a message: Open the Notification Bar and select the message. For more information, refer to “Notification Bar”...
To access additional Bubble options: Touch and hold the message bubble to display the following options: • Delete message: deletes the currently selected message bubble from the thread. • Add to Contacts: adds the current caller to your Contacts list. •...
Storage settings • Delete old messages: deletes old messages once the message limit has been reached. • 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.
Email Email (or Internet Email) enables you to review and create email using several email services. You can also receive text message alerts when you receive an important email. Your phone’s Email application lets you access and manage multiple email accounts simultaneously in one convenient location.
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Opening an Internet Email From the Home screen, tap (Email). Press and then tap Accounts. Select an email account and tap an email message. Refreshing Internet Email Messages From the Home screen, tap (Email). Select an email account. Press and then tap Refresh. Composing Internet Email From the Home screen, tap (Email).
• Select ringtone: Plays a selected ringtone when a new email message is received. • Vibrate: Activates a vibration when a new email message is received. • Incoming settings: Lets you specify incoming email settings, such as username, password, and IMAP server.
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• Exchange Server: your exchange server remote email address. Typically starts with mail.XXX.com. Obtain this information from your company network administrator. Do not accept the default entry as this is a guess based on returned information. With the new server information entered, tap Next.
Deleting an Exchange Email Message Touch and hold an email (from your inbox list) and select Delete from the on-screen context menu. – or – With the email message displayed, press and then tap Delete. Configuring Microsoft Exchange Email Settings Press and then tap Accounts and sync.
• Add signature activates the email signature feature. • Signature allows you to create an outgoing email signature attached to new email messages sent from your phone. Press to return to the previous page. Using Google Mail Google Mail (Gmail) is Google’s web-based email. When you first setup the phone, Gmail is configured.
Viewing a Gmail Message From the Gmail Inbox, touch a message to view. The following options are available: • Archive: archives the selected Email. • Delete: deletes the Email. • <: displays older Emails. • >: displays newer Emails. Press to select one of the following additional options: •...
This section explains how to use the multimedia features of your phone, including the Camera/ Camcorder, Music Player, and how to manage your photos, images and sounds. This section explains how to use the camera on your phone. You can take photographs and shoot video by using the built-in camera functionality.
Camera and Camcorder Options You can change options using your keypad in capture mode. Camera Options The following short cuts 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.
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• Resolution: sets the photo resolution to: 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 12800x960, or 320x240. • White balance: allows you to set this option from the following choices: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, or Fluorescent. • Effects: allows you to change the color tone or apply special effects to the photo.
Settings: displays two types of settings, Camcorder (first tab) and General settings (second tab). Camcorder settings: • Timer: allows you to set a time delay before the camcorder records the video. Select the length of delay you want and touch the Off, 2 sec, 5 sec, and 10 sec.
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Video options • Share: allows you to share a video using Messaging, YouTube, Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Kodak, and Snapfish. • Play: plays the current video. • More: – Send to My Album Online: sends this video to My Album Online. –...
• More: provides you with the additional options such – Send to My Album Online: allows you to send the file to your pre-configure My Album Online. – Set Default Destination: allows you to assign a default action to take after taking an image (Recent log, Phonebook, Online album, Email address or Phone number).
Select one of the two options: • Home screen Wallpaper assigns the current image to the home screen background. This image is spread across all available screens. • Lock screen Wallpaper assigns the selected image to the background for the lock screen. •...
Accessing Videos When you shoot a video, the file is saved in the Camera folder. You can view your videos immediately or view them anytime in the Camera folder. From the Home screen, tap (Gallery). Select a folder location and tap a video icon to begin video playback.
• Press for these additional options: Share, Create folder, Delete, View by, List by, and More (Move, Copy, Rename, Bluetooth visibility and Settings). Once you have located your file, tap the file name to launch the associated application. The Gallery The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos.
Replays the current list when the list ends. Making a Song a Phone Ringtone From the Home screen, tap (Music). Tap the Songs tab. Touch and hold a song from the list to reveal the on-screen context menu. Tap Set as phone ringtone. Music Player Options The Music Player Settings menu allows you to set preferences for the music player such as whether you...
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. Removing Music from a Playlist From the Home screen, tap (Applications) (Music).
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When the screen loads you can begin searching and viewing posted videos. Press Settings if you prefer high quality output. High quality on mobile...
This section outlines the various applications that are available on your phone. Applications The Applications list provides quick access to all the available applications on the phone. Refer to the application table on page 27 for a description of each Application, its function, and how to navigate through that particular application.
Press and select one of the following options: • Day: displays the Day view. • Week: displays the Week view. • Month: displays the Month view (default view). • Agenda: allows you to search for events for the selected Month, Week, or Day. Or you can look for events for a future date.
Email Email enables you to review and create email using most email services. The phone alerts you when you receive an email. For more information, refer to “Email” on page 82. Files Organize and store data, images, and more in your own personal file folders.
If desired, tap Join Latitude to Join Latitude where you can share your current location with your Google friends and contacts. If currently disabled, tap Wi-Fi Disabled to begin the process of turning on Wi-Fi. Press and tap Join Latitude From here you can configure your location reporting.
Tap Use GPS satellites to enable the GPS satellite. Tip: When using Google Maps you can turn on Enable GPS satellites. Selecting GPS satellites allows you to locate places of interest at the street-level. However, this also requires a clear view of the sky and uses more battery power.
– Terms, Privacy & Notices: displays the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, or Legal Notices information. Select the desired information from the pop-up menu. – About: displays general information about Google maps such as Version, Platform, Locale, Total data sent, Total data received, Free memory, etc.
Check the progress of the current download by opening the Notifications panel. After the item is downloaded and installed on your phone, the content download icon appears in the notification area of the status bar. On the Android Market screen, tap either Downloads or My apps, tap the installed application in the list, and then tap Open.
Clearing application cache and data Press and then tap (Settings) Applications applications. Tap an application in which to clear the cache or data. Tap Force stop, Clear data, Clear cache, or Clear defaults. Uninstalling third-party applications You can uninstall any application you downloaded and installed from Android Market.
Music Music Player allows you to play music files that you have stored on your microSD card. You can also create playlists. From the Home screen, tap (Applications) (Music). For more information, refer to “Music Player” on page 97. My Account This option provides you with account specific information such as your current activity, billing information, and Plan Services information.
Plan Services This screen displays specific information and charges for your current plan and services. The screen also displays additional services information and charges. My Device Use the My Device application to configure device settings, view support information, personalize your CallerTunes, Ringtones, or Wallpapers, or view battery storage information.
From the Home screen, tap (Applications) (Navigation). Enabling GPS Location Press and then tap (Settings) Location and security Tap Use GPS satellites. A green check mark indicates the GPS location feature is enabled. Navigation options From the Home screen, tap (Navigation).
More: provides additional application information such as: • Directions List, Set Destination, Help and Term, Privacy & Notices. • Set Destination: returns you to the navigation options screen where you can access a destination by either Speaking, Typing, or selecting from a Contacts entry or Starred Place.
Swype tips Using the SwypeTips application you can watch a video or start a tutorial that teaches you how to use Swype most efficiently. From the Home screen, tap (Applications) (Swype Tips). For more information, refer to “Swype Text Entry Tips”...
From the Home screen, tap (ThinkFree Office). Read the End User License Agreement, then tap Accept if you agree with the terms of use. On its initial launch, tap Activate now.Three tabs display: • Home: displays the introduction to ThinkFree Office and lists a short description of each of the tabs and what type of information they provide.
Open the browser to start surfing the web. The browser is fully optimized and comes with advanced functionality to enhance the Internet browsing feature on your phone. From the Home screen, tap (Applications) (Web). For more information, refer to “Web” on page 116. Wi-Fi Calling This feature allows you to make calls using a Wi-Fi over the T-Mobile network.
Your phone is equipped with features that allow you to quickly connect to the web. Your phone is equipped with a Google browser to navigate the mobile web. This section explains how to navigate the browser and use the basic features. Accessing the Internet To access the Browser: From the Home screen, tap...
• New window: displays a new window so you can browse multiple URLs. For more information, refer to “Adding and Deleting Windows” on page 117. • Windows: displays a list of the windows you have open. • Refresh: reloads the current page. •...
Scroll across the screen to view the currently active windows and tap an entry to launch the selected Internet window. next to the listing to delete the window. Using Bookmarks While navigating a website, you can bookmark a site to quickly and easily access it at a future time. The URLs (website addresses) of the bookmarked sites display in the Bookmarks page.
Tap OK. Deleting Bookmarks From the Bookmarks page, touch and hold the bookmark you want to delete. Tap Delete bookmark. At the confirmation window, tap OK. Emptying the Cookies A cookie is a small file placed on your phone by a website during navigation.
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• Block pop-up windows: Prevents popup advertisement or windows from appearing on-screen. Remove the checkmark to disable this function. • 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.
Bluetooth About Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless devices. The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 30 feet.
To change your Bluetooth name: Verify Bluetooth is active. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Device name. Enter a new name. Tap OK to complete the rename process. To set visibility: Verify your Bluetooth is active. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Visible. Making your device visible allows other devices to pair and communicate.
Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth- compatible devices. Disconnecting a Paired Bluetooth Device Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection between the device and your phone, but retains the knowledge of the pairing.
Tap Send namecard via a paired external Bluetooth device. Note: The external Bluetooth device must be visible and communicating for the pairing to be successful. A Bluetooth share notification displays in your notifications list. Enable Downloading for Web Applications Important!: Before you can download a web application you must insert an SD into the phone and enable the Unknown sources feature (enables downloading).
Copy files from the PC to the memory card. Enabling USB Debugging Press and then tap (Settings) Applications. Tap the USB debugging field to verify the feature is active before connecting your USB cable. Wi-Fi About Wi-Fi Wi-Fi (short for "wireless fidelity") is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN).
Enter your WAP’s password if the WAP is secure. 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.
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Press and then tap (Settings) Wireless and networks Tethering and portable hotspot. Tap Mobile AP and place a checkmark in the adjacent field to activate the service. Tap Mobile AP settings and write down the Network SSID name. This name is generally AndroidAP. Confirm the Mobile AP service icon appears at the top of the screen.
This section describes how you can manage time using time-related applications such as the Calendar, Alarm Clock, Analog or 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.
Tap Select ringtone to assign a ringtone to a calendar event notification. Tap Vibrate to activate this notification option. Selections are: Always, Only in Silent mode, or Never. Tap Default reminder time to activate this event reminder time value. Choose from: 1minute, 5minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 20 minutes, 25 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours,12 hours,...
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Tap the Label field to assign a title to this alarm event. Tap Done to save the new alarm event. To disable an existing alarm: From the Alarms listing page, tap the alarm clock icon to remove the green bar below it. This green bar indicates the alarm event is active.
This section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, and any extra settings associated with your phone. Wireless and networks Using Flight mode Flight mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Camera, Games, and more, when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited.
Manually Adding a Wi-Fi Network Press and then tap (Settings) Wireless and networks settings. Tap Wi-Fi to turn it on. Tap Add Wi-Fi network. 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 —...
Mobile AP feature. Note: You can not mount your phone’s microSD card to your computer while using the USB tethering feature. If additional software or USB drivers are required, navigate http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads Press and then tap (Settings) Wireless and networks Tethering and portable hotspot.
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Adding a VPN 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 (Settings) Wireless and networks settings.
Mobile networks Before you use applications such as Google Maps and find your location or search for places of interest, you must enable the Mobile networks options. Press and then tap (Settings) Wireless and networks networks. The following options display: Use packet data Allows you to activate data usage on your phone.
Using the 3G Network If you are using applications that require the 3G network speed, follow these instructions to reactivate your 3G network connection. By default, your phone uses 3G communication. If your phone is ever set to use 2G communication, you can reset it using these steps: Press and then tap...
Fixed Dialing Numbers Fixed Dial Number (FDN), allows you to restrict outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. Enabling FDN Press and then tap (Settings) Call settings Numbers. Tap Enable FDN. At the prompt, enter your PIN2 code and tap Important!: Not all SIM cards use a PIN2 code.
Voicemail You can view your voicemail number from this menu. Press and then tap (Settings) Call settings. Tap Voicemail service and select My carrier. Tap Voicemail number to now view your number within the Voicemail number field. HAC Mode This menu is used to activate or deactivate Hearing Aid Compatibility for this device.
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Tap Silent mode. – or – From the Home screen, press and hold the Lock key until Phone options displays then tap Silent mode to activate or deactivate this mode (the current mode displays). Setup Phone Vibration Press and then tap (Settings) Sound Tap Vibrate and select a vibration mode.
Screen Lock Sounds The screen lock sounds option is used to activate/ deactivate sounds when locking and unlocking the screen. Press and then tap (Settings) Sound. Tap Screen lock sounds. A check mark displayed next to these features indicates active status. Display Settings In this menu, you can change various settings for the display such as the font, orientation, pop-up...
Tap Use wireless networks to enable location information using the wireless network. Enabling the GPS Satellites Press and then tap (Settings) Location and security. Tap Use GPS satellites enable the GPS satellite. Screen Unlock Pattern 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...
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Using Visible a Pattern When enabled, this feature displays the onscreen lock grid that is used to unlock the phone. PIN Lock and Unlock Press and then tap (Settings) Location and security. Tap Set screen lock. Tap PIN. Enter a PIN number using the numeric keypad and touch Continue to confirm the password.
Device Administration Activating this feature allows Google to administrate your phone in a way similar to IT security settings on a corporate PC. This would be beneficial in the case that your phone was lost or stolen. The phone could be “deactivated”...
Managing Applications This feature allows you to manage installed applications. You can view and control currently running services, or use the device for application development. You can also view the amount of memory or resources used as well as the remaining memory and resources for each of the applications on your phone and clear the data, cache, or defaults.
Important!: Only certain downloaded applications are capable of being moved from phone to card. Press and then tap (Settings) Applications 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”.
Accounts and Synchronization Your phone provides the ability to synchronize data from a variety of different sources or sites. These accounts can range from Google, a Corporate Microsoft Exchange Email Server, and other social sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace. Corporate and Google accounts provide the ability to synchronize Calendar events and Contacts.
Synchronizing Your Corporate Account By default, there are no Corporate Calendar events managed by the device. These must be manually added. Note: Once a corporate email account is created, it is automatically added as a managed account. Use the following procedure to configure your phone to synchronize with a corporate email account.
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. For more information about mounting or unmounting the SD card, see “Using the SD Card” on page 37. To view the memory allocation for your external SD card: Press...
Swype input mode. About Provides information about the current Swype application version. Samsung Keyboard Settings For more information, refer to “Using the Samsung Keypad” on page 57. Press (Settings) Samsung keypad. and then tap...
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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.
Tap the Regional correction field. This option sets the device to automatically correct mistyped words according to normal spelling for your region. Tap the Recapture field. This option sets the device to re-display the word suggestion list when you select the wrong word from the list. To add a new word to the T9 dictionary: Tap the XT9 my words field, then press and then tap Add.
• Default engine: sets the speech synthesis engine that will be used for the spoken text. Choices include: Pico TTS. • Install voice data: assists in installation of voice data applications necessary for voice synthesis. • Speech rate: adjusts the rate at which on-screen text is spoken by the device.
About Phone This menu contains legal information, system tutorial information, and other phone information such as the model number, firmware version, baseband version, kernel version, and software build number. To access phone information: Press and then tap (Settings) About phone. The following information displays: •...
This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. The terms “mobile device” or “cell phone” are used in this section to refer to your phone. Read this information before using your mobile device. Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals The U.S.
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Research Results to Date: Is there a connection between RF and certain health problems? The results of most studies conducted to date say no. In addition, attempts to replicate and confirm the few studies that have shown a connection have failed. The scientific community at large therefore believes that the weight of scientific evidence does not show an association between exposure to Radio Frequency...
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Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program of the National Cancer Institute 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.
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Cell Phone Accessories that Claim to Shield the Head from RF Radiation Because there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from cell phones, there is no reason to believe that accessories which claim to shield the head from those emissions reduce risks. Some products that claim to shield the user from RF absorption use special phone cases, while others involve nothing more than a metallic accessory...
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for Radio Frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government. These FCC exposure limits are derived from the recommendations of two expert organizations: the National Council on Radiation Protection and...
If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear to be working properly. Do not place your battery in or near a heat source.
Samsung- approved chargers which are specifically designed for your phone. Warning!: Warning: Use of a non-Samsung-approved battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Samsung's warranty does not cover damage to the phone caused by non-Samsung- approved batteries and/or chargers.
Mail It In The Samsung Mobile Take-Back Program will provide Samsung customers with a free recycling mailing label. Just go to http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/citizenship/ usactivities_environment_samsungrecyclingdirect.html?I NT=STA_recyle_your_phone_page instructions to print out a free pre-paid postage label and then send your old mobile device or battery to the address listed, via U.S.
For more information, please refer to the “Standard Limited Warranty” on page 172. GPS & AGPS Certain Samsung mobile devices can use a Global Positioning System (GPS) signal for location-based applications. A GPS uses satellites controlled by the U.S. Government that are subject to changes...
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 instructs you. Navigation Maps, directions, and other navigation data may contain inaccurate or incomplete data, and circumstances can and do change over time.
Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: Liquids of any kind Keep the mobile device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits. If the mobile device does get wet, do not accelerate drying with the use of an...
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Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the • lowest volume at which you can hear adequately. Be aware that you can adapt to higher volume settings • over time, not realizing that the higher volume may be harmful to your hearing.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 395 E Street, S.W. Suite 9200 Patriots Plaza Building Washington, DC 20201 Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4674) 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) Outside the U.S. 513-533-8328 Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/ default.html 1-888-232-6348 TTY Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch your mobile device off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle before using your mobile device in a motor vehicle.
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device with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. M-Ratings: Mobile devices rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than mobile devices that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.
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. Keep the mobile device and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children.
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Dispose of phones in accordance with local regulations. • In some areas, the disposal of phones in household or business trash may be prohibited. For safe disposal options for phones, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Health and Safety Information...
(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; or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
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Product and the seller's name and address. To obtain assistance on where to deliver the Product, please call SAMSUNG Customer Care at 1-888-987-4357. If SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this...
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Limited Warranty or to make binding representations or claims, whether in advertising, presentations or otherwise, on behalf of SAMSUNG regarding the Products or this Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
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$50.00 of such fees, whichever is less, and SAMSUNG shall pay the remainder of such fees. Administrative, facility and arbitrator fees for arbitrations in which the Purchaser's total damage claims, exclusive of attorney fees and expert witness fees, exceed $5,000.00 ("Large Claim") shall be...
Software provided to you, if any, related to the Software. Samsung may use this information solely to improve its products or to provide customized services or technologies to you and will not disclose this information in a form that personally identifies you.
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Your rights under this License will terminate automatically without notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination of this EULA, you must cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies, full or partial, of the Software.
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SAMSUNG DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER PRACTICES OF ANY THIRD-PARTY APPLICATION PROVIDER.
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11. Limitation of Liability. SAMSUNG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE ANY THIRD-PARTY APPLICATION, ITS CONTENT OR FUNCTIONALITY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES CAUSED BY OR RELATED TO...
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To avoid unintended information leaks and other problems of this sort, it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung’s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System (EFS) Clear which will eliminate all user memory and return all settings to default settings.
Numerics 2G Network Using 3G Network Using Accessing Recently-used applications Voice mail Accounts and syncronization Add 3 sec Pause Adjusting Call volume Adobe PDF Alarm Disable Existing Enable Existing Setting Alarm Volume Setting Answering a call Application cache and data Clearing Application Menus Navigating through...
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Wi-Fi Calling YouTube Applications and Development Auto-sync Enabling Back up My Data Backup and Restore Battery Charging Extending Life Installing Low Battery Indicator Removal Saving Power Wall Charger Battery Cover Removal Replace Battery Life Extending Battery Use & Safety Bing Set Search Engine Bluetooth About...
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Wait dialing Call Log Accessing Accessing from Notifications Altering Numbers Erasing Call Settings Additional Call Forwarding Call Volume Adjusting Call Waiting Caller ID Hide Number Calls Making a Multi-party Muting Camcorder Accessing the Video Folder Camcorder Options Options Settings Shooting Video Camera Camera Options Options...
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Contacts List Context Menus Navigation Using Cookies Emptying Copying Contact Corporate Email Account Syncronization Add Account Creating a Playlist Creating and sending Messages Customizing Home screens Data Roaming Activate/Deactivate Date and Time Deleting Multiple messages Single message Deleting a contact Display Icons Settings...
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Folder Creating and Managing Deleting Renaming Font Style Font Size Caption Gallery Folder Options Image Options Opening Get Friends Getting Started Battery Battery Cover Locking/Unlocking the Phone microSD card SIM Card Switching Phone On/Off Voice Mail Gmail Composing a message Opening Refreshing Signing In...
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Horizontal Calibration Icons Description Indicator Status Images Assigning as a Contact icon Assigning as wallpaper Importing and Exporting To SIM card In call Options Indicator icons International Call International calls Making Internet Search Internet Email Joining Contact information Kodak Lock Screen Viewing Missed Calls Lock Screen Wallpaper Set as...
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Signing into Google Mail Skin Text Templates Types of Messages Viewing new microSD Card Insertion Removal Microsoft Exchange Missed Call Viewing from Lock Screen Mobile AP Activating Connecting Securing Mobile Networks Data Roaming Mobile NetworksUse Packet Data Mobile Web Entering Text in the Mobile Web Browser Navigating with the Mobile Web Using Bookmarks mounting the SD card...
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Setting Samsung Keyboard Settings XT9 Advanced Settings Samsung Keypad ABC Mode Changing the Input Type Enabling Entering Symbols SYM Mode Samsung Products and Recycling SAR Certification Information Save a Number From Keypad Screen Home Navigation Screen Lock Changing Screen Rotation...
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Screens Adding and Deleting Customizing Rearranging SD card Connecting to mounting the Unmounting Search Engine Select Language Sending a Namecard Setting an alarm Setting up Voicemail Settings Browser Contact list Display Enabling the GPS Satellites Enabling wireless network locations Messaging Shortcuts Adding from Application Screen Adding from Home Screen...
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System Volume Setting Tethering Activating Active Icon Disconnecting Text Input Methods Text Input Method Selecting Text Templates Create Your Own Text-to-speech Configuration Third-Party Applications Uninstalling Time Management Calendar Tools Camera Transferring Music Files UL Certified Travel Charger Understanding Your Phone Back View Display Features...
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Wait Wait dialing Wallpapers Changing Managing Warranty Information History Web applications enable downloading Widgets Adding and Removing Moving to a Different Screen Settings Wi-Fi About Activating Advanced settings Connecting to Deactivating Manually scan for network Status icons WPA2 PSK Yahoo! YouTube High Qulaity Settings...