User manual t-mobile sgh-t599 galaxy exhibit english user manual ver.mb5_f8 (english(north america)) (340 pages)
Summary of Contents for Samsung Lindy
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Some contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-26390A http://www.samsungmobile.com English (SEA). 10/2010. Rev. 1.2...
using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone. To get started quickly, refer to “introducing your mobile phone,” “assembling and preparing your mobile phone,” and “using basic functions.” Instructional icons Before you start, familiarize yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:...
→ Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message (represents Messages, followed by Create message) Square brackets—phone keys; for example: [ ] (represents the Power/ Menu exit key) Copyright information Rights to all technologies and products that...
contents safety and usage information ... 1 Safety warnings ... 1 Safety precautions ... 4 Important usage information ... 6 introducing your mobile phone ... 12 Unpack ... 12 Phone layout ... 13 Keys ... 14 Icons ... 15 assembling and preparing your mobile phone ...
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using basic functions ... 22 Turn your phone on and off ... 22 Use the touch screen ... 23 Access menus ... 24 Switch applications ... 24 Use widgets ... 25 Access help information ... 26 Customize your phone ... 26 Use basic call functions ...
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Use RSS feeds ... 64 Create and view world clocks ... 65 Set and use alarms ... 65 Use the calculator ... 66 Convert currencies or measurements ... 66 Set a countdown timer ... 67 Use the stopwatch ... 67 Create new tasks ...
Safety warnings safety and Keep your phone away from small usage children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the information reach from small children and pets. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Do not use your device during a Comply with the following precautions to prevent thunderstorm...
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone.
Do not use the phone if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hand and face. Bring the phone to a Samsung service centre to replace the screen. Damage caused by careless handling will void your...
Follow all safety warnings and regulations Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in a certain area. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury. Turn off the phone near medical...
Protect batteries and chargers from damage • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/ 113° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries. • Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and - terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage.
• If your phone has a camera or light, avoid using it close to the eyes of children or animals. • Your phone may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time.
• Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use. • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care • Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or phone.
RF energy. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung mobile phone website. Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and...
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract.
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THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS." SAMSUNG DOES NOT WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY, FOR ANY PURPOSE. SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY...
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Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Samsung has no control.
• The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • The supplied accessories perform best for your phone.
Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Front camera lens for video calls Volume key Multifunction jack Dial key Music control keys The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Headset jack Speaker Hold key Touch screen...
Keys Function Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, Dial retrieve recently dialed, missed, or received numbers In Menu mode, return to the previous level; Open the application switch Back window to access other applications without exiting the current application (press and hold) Turn the phone on and off (press and Power/...
Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected Voice call in progress Video call in progress Browsing the web Connected to secured web page Icon Definition Call diverting activated...
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Icon Definition Memory card inserted Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level Current time...
assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM or USIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services.
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2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. • Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with the gold-colored contacts facing down. • Without inserting a SIM or USIM card, you can use your phone’s non-network services and some menus. 3.
Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone. 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack.
Insert a memory card (optional) To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards up to 16 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). Formatting the memory card on a PC may cause incompatibility with your phone.
Attach a hand strap (optional) 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection. 3. Replace the battery cover.
using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. Turn your phone on and off To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ 2. Enter your PIN and select Confirm (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above.
Use the touch screen Your phone’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. For the optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your phone. •...
Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1. In Idle mode, select Menu to access Menu mode. 2. Scroll left or right through the menu screens. 3. Select a menu or option. 4. Press the Back key to move up one level; Press ] to return to Idle mode.
The following applications are available: • Call: open the dialing screen • Music player: launch the music player • Messages: access the Messages menu • Internet: launch the web browser • Main menu: access the main menus 2. Select an application. 3.
Change the widgets 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → Widget. 2. Select the widgets you want to include to the widget toolbar and select Save. Access help information Learn to access helpful information about your phone.
Switch to or from the silent profile In Idle mode, select Keypad and touch and hold to silence or unsilence your phone. Change your ringtone 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone profiles. 2. Select next to the profile you are using. If you are using the silent or offline profile, you are not allowed to change the ringtone.
• The first time you access a menu that requires a password, you will be prompted to create and confirm a password. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.
2. For a video call, press [ ] and select Show me to allow the caller to see you via the front camera lens. 3. To end the call, press [ Adjust the volume To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume key up or down.
2. Select Tap to add recipient → Enter manually. 3. Enter a recipient number and select Done. 4. Select Tap to add text. 5. Enter your message text and select Done. Enter text For sending as a text message, skip to step 7. For attaching multimedia, continue with step 6.
Enter text in one of the following modes: Mode Function Select an appropriate virtual key until the character you want appears on the display. 1. Select appropriate virtual keys to enter an entire word. 2. When the word displays correctly, select to insert a space.
Add a new contact 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter a phone number. → Add to Phonebook → New. 2. Select 3. Select Phone or SIM (if necessary). 4. Enter contact information. 5. Select Save to add the contact to memory. Find a contact 1.
• To set the exposure value, select • To adjust the color balance, select • To zoom in or out, press the Volume key. 4. Press [ ] to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. After capturing photos, select to view photos.
View videos In Menu mode, select My files → Videos → My video clips → a video file. Listen to music Learn how to listen to music via the music player or FM radio. Listen to the FM radio While listening to the radio, do not connect the travel adapter or PC data cable to your phone.
5. To turn off the FM radio, press [ Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. p. 48 • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 54 •...
Icon/Key Function Change the repeat mode Volume Adjust the volume * When you touch the screen, the icons will be available. Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favorite web pages. • You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media.
Bookmark your favorite web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Internet → Bookmarks. 2. Select Add. 3. Enter a web address (URL) and a page title. 4. Select Save. Download media files 1. In Menu mode, select Downloads. 2. Search for a ringtone or picture and download it to the phone.
Connect to Google Maps To search the map, 1. In Menu mode, select Google → Maps. 2. Scroll through the map. 3. Zoom in or out on the location you want. To search for a specific location, 1. In Menu mode, select Google → Maps. 2.
using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Use advanced call functions Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display.
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Hold a call or retrieve a held call Select Hold to place a call on hold or select Retrieve to retrieve a held call. Dial a second call If your network supports this function, you can dial another number during a call: 1.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties (if necessary). 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ Call an international number 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and touch and hold 0 to insert the + character. 2.
Use advanced phonebook functions Learn to create your namecard, set favorite numbers, and create groups of contacts. Create your namecard 1. In Idle mode, select Phonebook. 2. Select More → My namecard. 3. Enter your personal details and select Save. You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature.
3. Select Create group. 4. Set a group name, the caller ID photo, a group ringtone, and vibration type. 5. Select Save. 6. Select Yes and add contacts to the group (if necessary). Make calls or send messages from photos Your phone automatically adds contacts you frequently use to the photo contacts list.
3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired attachments, to use as your template. p. 29 4. Select Save. Insert text templates in new messages 1. To start a new message, in Menu mode, select Messages → Create message → a message type.
4. Chat with your family or friends instantly. Use advanced camera functions Learn how to capture photos in various modes and customize camera settings. Capture photos in Smile shot mode 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to turn on the camera. 2.
6. Slowly move the phone to the direction you want. When you align the small white frame with , the phone captures the next photo automatically. 7. Repeat step 6 to complete the panoramic photo. Capture divided photos 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to turn on the camera.
Use camera options Before capturing a photo, select following options: Option Function Resolution Change the resolution option Effects Apply a special effect Exposure Select a type of exposure metre metering Image quality Adjust the quality of your photos Before capturing a video, select following options: Option Function...
3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 4. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information.
Synchronize your phone with Windows Media Player 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Media player → Save. 2. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. 3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with Windows Media Player installed.
Customize your music player settings 1. In Menu mode, select Music player. 2. Select Settings. 3. Adjust the settings to customize your music player. Option Function Set whether to play music in the Background background when you end the playing music player Select music categories to display Music menu...
Find information of music Learn to access an online music service and get information about the songs you hear while on the move. 1. In Menu mode, select Find music. 2. Select Find music to connect to the server. 3. When the phone is successfully registered, select to record a part of music you want to find.
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Update information of music Learn to update the information of your music, such as title or artist, to correctly identify and label your music files. 1. In Menu mode, select Find tag. 2. Select music files. 3. Select Find. Your phone gets and update the information about the music files from an online music server.
using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools and additional applications. Use the Bluetooth wireless feature Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1.
Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices 1. In Menu mode, select Bluetooth → Search. 2. Select and drag a device icon into the centre. 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select Done.
Activate and connect to a wireless LAN (WLAN) Learn to activate and connect to a wireless LAN. Activate a WLAN 1. In Menu mode, select Wi-Fi. 2. Select the circle in the centre to activate a WLAN. The activated WLAN in the background will consume battery power.
To connect to a WLAN using a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) access point, 1. In Menu mode, select Wi-Fi → Refresh. 2. Select a WPS icon ( ) and select Add. 3. Select WPS push button or WPS enter PIN depending on the AP device type.
Make fake calls You can simulate an incoming call when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations. You can also make it appear as if you are talking on the phone by playing back a recorded voice. Make a fake call In Idle mode, press and hold the Volume key down.
Play a voice memo 1. In Menu mode, select Voice recorder → a file. 2. Select 3. Control playback using the following icons: Icon Function Pause playback Resume playback Skip backward; Scan backward in a file (touch and hold) Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (touch and hold) Edit images Learn to edit images and apply fun effects.
Adjust an image 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 in “Apply effects to images.” 2. Select Edit → Adjust → an adjustment option (brightness, contrast, or color). To adjust the image automatically, select Auto level. 3.
Insert a visual feature 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 in “Apply effects to images.” 2. Select Edit → Insert → a visual feature (frame, image, clip art, emoticon, or text). 3. Select a visual feature, or enter text and select Done.
3. Select Accept to confirm that you agree to the general disclaimer. The first time you access Communities, you will be prompted to confirm. 4. Select the destinations you want to add and select Save. If you selected Update lists, new destination sites are added to the list automatically.
2. Select Settings. 3. Adjust the settings. Setting Function Upload details View details of your last upload Preferred lists Edit favorite destinations Image resize Change the image size to upload Set your phone to upload files to Upload a destination automatically at the reservation scheduled time Account...
Play games 1. In Menu mode, select Games and more. 2. Select a game from the list and follow the on- screen instructions. Available games may vary, depending on your region or service provider. Game controls and options may vary. Launch applications 1.
Use RSS feeds Learn to use RSS feeds to get the latest news and information from your favorite websites. Add an RSS feed address 1. In Menu mode, select RSS reader. 2. Select Add. 3. Select the address input field. 4.
Create and view world clocks Learn to view the time in another region and set world clocks to appear on your display. Create a world clock 1. In Menu mode, select World clock. 2. Select Add. 3. Scroll through the world map and select a time zone you want.
3. Set alarm details. 4. Select Save. The auto power-up feature sets the phone to automatically turn on and sound the alarm at the designated time if the phone is turned off. Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Drag the slider to Stop to stop the alarm without snooze.
Set a countdown timer 1. In Menu mode, select Timer. 2. Set the length of time to count down. 3. Select Start to begin the countdown. 4. When the timer expires, drag the slider to Stop to stop the alert. Use the stopwatch 1.
Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Menu mode, select Calendar. 2. Select More → View by day or View by week. Create an event 1. In Menu mode, select Calendar. 2.
troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. When you turn on your phone or while you are using the phone, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the phone lock feature is enabled,...
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The phone prompts you to insert the SIM card. Ensure that the SIM or USIM card is installed correctly. Your phone displays “Service unavailable” or “Network error.” • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again.
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The audio quality of the call is poor. • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s internal antenna. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. You select a contact to call, but the call is not dialed.
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