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  • Page 2 Google Android operating systems and may vary depending on the user’s operating system. Applications and their functions may vary by country, ● region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by third-party applications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues or ●...
  • Page 3 Samsung and their respective owners. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user. Please keep this manual for future reference.
  • Page 4 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered ●...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ..............9 Unpack ..................9 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ......9 Charge the battery ............... 11 Insert a memory card (optional) ........14 Attach a hand strap (optional) .......... 16 Getting started ............17 Turn your device on and off ..........
  • Page 6 Internet ................... 76 Maps ..................79 Latitude ................... 80 Places ..................81 Navigation ................82 YouTube .................. 83 Samsung Apps ..............84 Market ..................84 Connectivity ............85 Bluetooth ................85 Wi-Fi ..................87 Mobile network sharing ............. 89 GPS ................... 90 PC connections ..............
  • Page 7 Tools ................. 95 Clock ..................95 Calculator ................96 Google Search ............... 96 My files ..................97 Quickoffice ................98 SIM Toolkit ................99 Task manager ................ 99 Settings ..............100 Access the Settings menu ..........100 Wireless and networks ............100 Call settings ................
  • Page 8 Troubleshooting ..........112 Safety precautions ..........118 Index ..............128 Contents...

  • Page 9: Assembling

    ● Battery ● Quick start guide ● Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. The items supplied with your device and available ● accessories may vary depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 10 To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, ] and select Power If the device is on, press and hold [ → OK to turn it off. Remove the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.

  • Page 11: Charge The Battery

    You can charge the device with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device.
  • Page 12 While charging, the device may heat up. This is ● normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. If your device is not charging properly, bring your ● device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. Assembling...
  • Page 13 When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the travel adapter from the device and then from the power outlet. Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the device. To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in use.

  • Page 14: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card.
  • Page 15 Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place. Replace the back cover. › Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. → Settings → SD card and phone In Idle mode, select storage Unmount SD card...

  • Page 16: Attach A Hand Strap (Optional)

    Attach a hand strap (optional) Remove the back cover. Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection. Replace the back cover. Assembling...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

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

  • Page 18: Get To Know Your Device

    Get to know your device › Device layout Proximity sensor Earpiece Volume key Touch screen Home key Back key Menu key Mouthpiece Headset jack Multifunction jack Camera lens GPS antenna Power/Reset/ Lock key Speaker Back cover Main antenna Getting started...
  • Page 19 › Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Power/ Access the quick menus (press and Reset hold); Reset the device (press and hold Lock for 8-10 seconds and release); Lock the touch screen. Open a list of options available on the Menu current screen);...
  • Page 20 › Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider. Icon Definition No signal Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected Open WLANs available WLAN connected Bluetooth activated Bluetooth headset connected GPS activated Call in progress Call on hold...
  • Page 21 Icon Definition Call diverting activated Connected to PC USB tethering activated Mobile AP activated No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia message New email message New voice mail message Alarm activated Event notification Roaming (outside of normal service area) Silent mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated...

  • Page 22: Use The Touch Screen

    Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use ● sharp tools. Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact ●...

  • Page 23: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And Keys

    Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom in ● or out while viewing photos or web pages. Pinch: Place two fingers far apart, and then pinch them ● together. Your device turns off the touch screen when you do ●...
  • Page 24 › Add items to the idle screen You can customise the idle screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To add items to the idle screen, → Add or tap and hold the empty area on the Press [ idle screen.
  • Page 25 › Use the notifications panel In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator icons area and drag your finger down to open the notifications panel. You can activate or deactivate wireless connection features and access a list of notifications, such as messages, calls, events or processing status.

  • Page 26: Access Applications

    Add or remove panels by using the following features: To remove a panel, tap and hold the thumbnail of a ● panel and drag it to the trash bin at the bottom of the screen. To add a new panel, select ●...
  • Page 27 › Organise applications You can reorganise the applications in the application list by changing their order or grouping them into categories to suit your preferences and needs. → Edit. In the application list, press [ Tap and hold an application. Drag the application icon to the location you want.

  • Page 28: Customise Your Device

    Customise your device Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences. › Set the current time and date Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Date & time. Set the time and date and change other options. ›...
  • Page 29 In Idle mode, press [ an option. Select an image. Save or Set wallpaper. Select Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device. › Adjust the brightness of the display Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select →...
  • Page 30 If you forget your unlock code, bring your device to a ● Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security ● codes or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.
  • Page 31 Set an unlock password In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock → Password. Enter a new password (alphanumeric) and select Continue. Enter the password again and select › Lock your SIM or USIM card You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card.

  • Page 32: Enter Text

    To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for controlling the device from the web remotely. Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select →...
  • Page 33 Input method → a keypad type (Samsung keypad or Swype). › Enter text using the Samsung keypad → Keypad types and select a text input Select method. You can select one of key input methods (QWERTY or traditional keypad) or handwriting input methods.
  • Page 34 › Enter text using the Swype keypad Select the first character of a word and drag your finger to the second character without releasing the finger from the screen. Continue until you have finished the word. Release the finger on the last character. When the word displays correctly, select to insert a space.
  • Page 35 You can also use the following keys: Number Function Change case. Access the swype tip screen; Open the help information (tap and hold). Switch between Symbol mode and ABC/ Number mode. Clear your input. Start a new line. Enter text by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language.

  • Page 36: Download Applications From Android Market

    › Copy and paste text While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications. Place the cursor on the text you want to copy. Select Select or . Drag or to select the text you want. Select to copy, or to cut the text onto the clipboard.

  • Page 37: Download Files From The Web

    › Install an application Market. In Idle mode, open the application list and select If you are launching this application for the first time, select Accept. Search for a file or application and download it. › Uninstall an application My apps. From the Android Market home screen, select Select the item you want to delete.

  • Page 38: Synchronise Data

    Synchronise data You can synchronise data with various web servers and back up or restore your data. Once the synchronisation is completed, your device stays connected to the web. If any change is made on the web, the updated information will appear on your device and will automatically begin synchronisation, and vice versa.
  • Page 39 › Synchronise data manually Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Accounts and sync. → Select an account. → Sync now. Your device will start Press [ synchronising the data you set for synchronisation. Getting started...

  • Page 40: Communication

    Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features. › Make or answer a call You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end or reject calls.
  • Page 41 Answer a call When a call comes in, drag right until it reaches the dot. When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to mute the ringtone. End. To end the call, select Reject a call When a call comes in, drag left until it reaches the dot.
  • Page 42 Add call and then dial a new To dial a second call, select ● number. To answer a second call, drag right when a call waiting ● tone sounds. The device asks whether to end or hold the first call. You must subscribe to the call waiting service to use this feature.
  • Page 43 › Use additional features You can use various other call-related features, such as Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode or call diverting. Use Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode In FDN mode, your device will restrict outgoing calls, except for the numbers stored in the FDN list. To activate FDN mode, Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select →...

  • Page 44: Messaging

    Set call waiting Call waiting is a network feature to alert you of an incoming call while you are on a previous call. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Call settings Additional settings Call waiting. Your →...
  • Page 45 › Send a text message In Idle mode, open the application list and select New message. Select Add recipients of your message. Enter phone numbers manually, separating them with a ● semicolon or a comma. Select phone numbers from the lists by selecting ●...
  • Page 46 Add subject and add a subject for the → Press [ message. Enter message here and enter your message text. Select → Insert smiley. To insert emoticons, press [ Select and add an item. You can select a file from the file list or create a new photo, video, or sound.

  • Page 47: Google Mail

    Google Mail ™ You can retrieve new email messages from Google Mail to your Inbox. When you access this application, the Inbox screen appears. The total number of unread messages displays in the title bar and unread messages display in bold. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ●...
  • Page 48 From the message view, use the following options: To reply to the message, select ● → To reply to the message including all recipients, select ● Reply all. → To forward the message to other people, select ● Forward. To add a star to the message, select ●...

  • Page 49: Email

    Email Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or company email account. › Set up an email account In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email. Enter your email address and password. Next (for general email accounts, such as Google Select Mail and Yahoo) or Manual setup (for other company email accounts).
  • Page 50 Select the Cc/Bcc field to add more recipients. Select the subject field to enter a subject. Select the text input field to enter your email text. Attach and attach a file. Select You can select a file from the file list or create a new photo, video, or sound.

  • Page 51: Talk

    From the message view, use the following options: Reply. → To reply to the message, press [ ● → To forward the message to other people, press [ ● Forward. → Delete. To delete the message, press [ ● → Move To move the message to another folder, press [ ●...

  • Page 52: Social Hub

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

  • Page 53: Entertainment

    Entertainment Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 pixels (2 megapixels) and videos at resolutions up to 320 x 240 pixels. To use the camera, you must first insert a memory card. The camera automatically turns off when you do not ●...
  • Page 54 Number Function Check the camera status and settings. : Resolution ● : Exposure metre type ● : Number of photos you can take ● (according to available memory) : Storage location ● Change the shooting mode. Change the scene mode. Adjust the brightness.
  • Page 55 After taking photos, select to view the taken photos. To view more photos, scroll left or right. ● To zoom in or out, tap the screen and select . You ● can also tap the screen with two fingers and spread them apart (move your fingers closer together to zoom out) or double-tap the screen.
  • Page 56 › Capture a photo in Smile shot mode Your camera can recognise people’s faces and help you take photos of their smiling faces. Camera In Idle mode, open the application list and select to turn on the camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. →...
  • Page 57 › Customise camera settings → Before taking a photo, select to access the following options: Option Function Select the length of the delay before the Timer camera takes a photo. Resolution Change the resolution option. Adjust the colour balance according to White balance lighting conditions.
  • Page 58 › Record a video In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera to turn on the camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Select to switch to the camcorder. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments.
  • Page 59 Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. The zoom function may be unavailable when recording in the highest resolution. Select to start recording. Select to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. The camcorder may not be able to properly record videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed.

  • Page 60: Gallery

    → Before recording a video, select to access the following settings: Setting Function Display the guidelines on the preview Guidelines screen. Set the camera to display the recorded Review video. Reset Reset menus and recording options. Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your memory card.
  • Page 61 › View a photo In Idle mode, open the application list and select Gallery. Select a folder. To change the view mode, select at the top right of the screen. Select a photo (with no icon) to view. While viewing a photo, use the following options: To view more photos, scroll left or right.

  • Page 62: Music

    Add music files to your memory card Start by transferring files to your memory card: Download from the wireless web. p. 76 ► ● Download from a PC with Samsung Kies. p. 91 ► ● Receive via Bluetooth. p. 87 ►...
  • Page 63 › Play music After transferring music files to your memory card, Music. In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Select a music category a music file. Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected.
  • Page 64 Number Function Activate Shuffle mode. Open the playlist. Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (tap and hold). 1. These icons are shown when you tap the player screen. You can control the music player with a headset. In ● Idle mode, press and hold the headset button to launch the music player.

  • Page 65: Fm Radio

    › Customise music player settings Music. In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Select a category a music file. → Settings. Press [ Adjust the following settings to customise your music player: Option Function Set whether or not to activate the virtual 5.1 channel surround 5.1 channel sound system when a headset is...
  • Page 66 Control the FM radio with the following keys: Number Function Turn the FM radio off or on. Fine-tune the frequency. Search for an available radio station. Add the current radio station to the favourites list. Adjust the volume. › Save a radio station automatically Plug a headset into the device.
  • Page 67 Select to turn on the FM radio. Scroll to the radio station you want. Select to add to the favourites list. You can add a name for a radio station or remove a radio station; Tap and hold a radio station on the favourites list and select Remove or Rename.

  • Page 68: Personal Information

    Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts. › Create a contact In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select Select a memory location.
  • Page 69 › Find a contact In Idle mode, open the application list and select Scroll up or down on the contact list. You can also drag your finger along the index on the right side to quickly scroll through the list. Select a contact’s name.
  • Page 70 Enter your own personal details. Save. Select You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature. › Retrieve contacts from your community accounts You can view the list of community website accounts and select an account to add a contact from the website to your phone contacts.
  • Page 71 › Copy contacts To copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device, In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Import/Export → Import from SIM card. Press [ Import. Select contacts to copy and select To copy contacts from your device to the SIM or USIM card, In Idle mode, open the application list and select Import/Export...

  • Page 72: Calendar

    › View the communication log You can view the communication log of calls, messages, email or SNS threads. → In Idle mode, open the application list and select History. Select an item you want to view. › View social network activities You can view the recent activities of contacts in social network services, such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter.
  • Page 73 › View events To change the calendar view, In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calendar. ] and select Day, Week, or Month. Press [ To view events of a specific date, In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calendar.

  • Page 74: Memo

    Memo Learn to record important information to save and view at a later date. › Create a memo Memo. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Create memo or press [ → Create. Select Enter your memo text. Press [ ] to hide the keypad.

  • Page 75: Voice Recorder

    Voice recorder Learn to operate your device’s voice recorder. To use the voice recorder, you must first insert a memory card. › Record a voice memo Voice In Idle mode, open the application list and select rec. Record to start recording. Select Speak into the microphone.

  • Page 76: Web

    Web services require a data connection. Contact your operator to choose the best data plan. Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. You may incur additional charges for accessing the ● web and downloading media files. For details, contact your service provider.
  • Page 77 Number Function Enter the web address of a web page to access. Open a list of saved bookmarks, frequently visited pages and recent internet history. While browsing the web page, use the following options: To zoom in or out, tap the screen with two fingers and ●...
  • Page 78 › Bookmark your favourite web pages If you know the web address of the web page, you can manually add a bookmark. To add a bookmark, Internet. In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Bookmarks. Select Add. Select To bookmark the web page you were viewing, skip to step Enter a page title and a web address (URL).

  • Page 79: Maps

    › Access the frequently visited pages or the recent history Internet. In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Most visited or History. Select Select a web page to access. You can add a web page to the bookmark list by selecting .

  • Page 80: Latitude

    › Get directions to a specific destination Maps. In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Directions. Press [ Enter the addresses of the starting location and the ending location. To select an address from your contact list or starred →...

  • Page 81: Places

    Select a friend you want to add, or enter an email address and select Add friends. Yes. Select When your friend accepts your invitation, you can share locations. → See map. Press [ Your friends’ locations are marked with their photos on the map.

  • Page 82: Navigation

    Navigation Learn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show your destination with voice guidance. Navigation maps, your current location, and other ● navigational data may differ from actual location information. You should always pay attention to road conditions, traffic, and any other factors that may affect your driving and follow all safety warnings and regulations while driving.

  • Page 83: Youtube

    YouTube Learn to view and upload videos via YouTube. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Watch videos In Idle mode, open the application list and select YouTube. If you are launching this application for the first time, select Accept.

  • Page 84: Samsung Apps

    Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of applications directly to your device. Featuring a wealth of games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, health related applications and more, Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice of mobile experience.

  • Page 85: Connectivity

    Bluetooth. If the devices are within range of one another, you can exchange information between them even if they are located in different rooms. Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, ● or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature.
  • Page 86 › Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Wireless and networks Bluetooth settings → → → Scan devices. Select a device. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select OK.

  • Page 87: Wi-Fi

    › Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Wireless and networks Bluetooth settings → → → Discoverable. Your device is visible to other Bluetooth devices for 120 seconds. When prompted, enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select OK (if necessary).
  • Page 88 › Activate the WLAN feature In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and networks → Wi-Fi settings → Wi-Fi. An active WLAN running in the background will consume battery power. To preserve battery power, activate the WLAN only when needed. ›...

  • Page 89: Mobile Network Sharing

    Mobile network sharing Learn to set your device as a wireless modem or wireless access point for PCs or other devices, and share your device’s mobile network connection. › Share your device’s mobile network via WLAN Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select →...

  • Page 90: Gps

    Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Wireless and networks → Tethering and portable hotspot. USB tethering to activate the USB tethering Select feature. Your device shares the mobile network connection on your PC. To stop sharing the network connection, clear the check box next to USB tethering.

  • Page 91: Pc Connections

    Samsung Kies program. › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies). Using a USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC.

  • Page 92: Vpn Connections

    › Connect as a mass storage device You can access the file directory of the memory card by using the device as a memory card reader. Insert a memory card into the device. Using a USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC.
  • Page 93 › Set up VPN connections Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Wireless and networks VPN settings Add VPN. → → → Select a VPN type. Customise the connection information. Available options may vary depending on the VPN type. Option Function VPN name...
  • Page 94 › Connect to a private network Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Wireless and networks VPN settings. → → Select a private network to connect. Connect. Enter the user name and password and select Connectivity...

  • Page 95: Tools

    Tools Clock Learn to use clock display on the Idle screen, and set and control alarms for important events. › Use the clock display Clock. In Idle mode, open the application list and select While using the clock display, use the following features: To create or delete an alarm, select ●...

  • Page 96: Calculator

    › Delete an alarm Clock → In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select an alarm to delete. Delete → Select Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calculator.

  • Page 97: My Files

    My files Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images, videos, music, sound clips, and other types of files stored in your memory card. › Supported file formats Type Format Image Extension: bmp, gif, jpg, png, wbmp ● Extension: 3gp, mp4, mkv ●...

  • Page 98: Quickoffice

    In a folder, press [ ] to use the following options: Share. To send a file to others, select ● Create folder. To create a new folder, select ● Delete. To delete files or folders, select ● View by. To change the view mode, select ●...

  • Page 99: Sim Toolkit

    › Manage documents online In Idle mode, open the application list and select Quickoffice. Accounts → Select a service. Enter your email address and password to access your account, and then select OK. View and manage your documents on the server as desired.

  • Page 100: Settings

    Settings Access the Settings menu Settings. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select a setting category and select an option. Wireless and networks Change the settings for wireless network connections. › Flight mode Disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.
  • Page 101 › Tethering and portable hotspot USB tethering : Activate the USB tethering feature to share ● your device’s mobile network connection with PCs via USB. When connected to a PC, your device is used as a wireless modem for a PC. p.

  • Page 102: Call Settings

    Call settings Customise the settings for calling features. › Fixed Dialing Numbers Enable FDN : Activate or deactivate FDN mode to restrict ● calls to numbers in the FDN list. You must enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card. Change PIN2 : Change the PIN2, which is used to protect ●...

  • Page 103: Sound

    Sound Change the settings for various sounds on your device. Silent mode : Activate Silent mode to mute all sounds ● except media sounds and alarm ringtones. Vibrate : Set when the device will vibrate for various events. ● Volume : Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music ●...

  • Page 104: Location And Security

    Brightness : Set the brightness of the display. ● Auto-rotate screen : Set whether or not to rotate the ● content automatically when the device is rotated. Animation : Set the device to display animation when you ● switch between windows. Screen timeout : Set the length of time the device waits ●...

  • Page 105: Applications

    SIM Change Alert : Activate or deactivate the mobile ● tracker feature which helps you locate your device when it is lost or stolen. p. 32 ► Alert message recipients : Add or edit recipients for the ● alert message. Remote controls : Set to control a lost device remotely via ●...

  • Page 106: Accounts And Sync

    USB debugging : This is for application development. When your device is connected to a PC with a USB cable, the USB debugging mode will be activated and Samsung Kies will launch automatically. Stay awake : Set the device’s screen to stay on while charging the battery.

  • Page 107: Privacy

    Privacy Change the settings for managing your settings and data. Back up my data : Back up your device’s settings to the ● Google server. Automatic restore : Set the device to restore applications’ ● data you backed up when they are installed in your device. Factory data reset : Reset your settings to the factory ●...
  • Page 108 › Swype Set the device to use the Swype keypad. Language : Select a language for text input. ● You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages. Audio feedback : Set to alert you when there are no ●...
  • Page 109 : Activate the voice input feature to enter text ● by voice on the Samsung keypad. Auto-full stop : Set the device to insert a period when you ● double-tap the space bar. Tutorial : Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keypad. ● Settings...

  • Page 110: Voice Input And Output

    Voice input and output Change the settings for the voice recogniser and the text-to- speech feature. › Voice recognition settings Language : Select a language for the voice recognition. ● SafeSearch : Set the device to filter explicit text and/or ●...

  • Page 111: Date & Time

    Date & time Access and alter the following settings to control how time and date are displayed on your device. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date will be reset. Automatic : Automatically update the time when you move ●...
  • Page 112 Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is enabled, you Password must enter the password you set for the device.
  • Page 113 If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your ● local Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold [ ] for 8-10 seconds and release.
  • Page 114 Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. ● Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. ● Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone ● number you are dialling. Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your device is turned on.
  • Page 115 Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the...
  • Page 116 Contact a Samsung Service Centre. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or deleting ●...
  • Page 117 Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are ● within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not established when you connect...
  • Page 118 For safe disposal of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest authorised service centre. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. •...
  • Page 119 • Never place batteries or devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated. • Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating. Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage •...
  • Page 120 If you are using a hearing aid, contact the manufacturer for information about radio interference Some hearing aids may be interfered with by the radio frequency of your device. Contact the manufacturer to ensure the safety of your hearing aid. Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments •...
  • Page 121 • Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving. Suspend calls in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice, and heavy traffic can be hazardous. • Do not take notes or look up phone numbers. Jotting down a “to do” list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibility of driving safely.
  • Page 122 Do not store your device on slopes If your device falls, it can be damaged. Do not store your device in hot or cold areas. Use your device at -20 °C to 50 °C • Your device can explode if left inside a closed vehicle, as the inside temperature can reach up to 80 °C.
  • Page 123 Using generic batteries or chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction. • Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung. Do not bite or suck on the device or the battery •...
  • Page 124 Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device • Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. For service, take your device to a Samsung Service Centre. • Do not disassemble or puncture the battery, as this can cause explosion or fire.
  • Page 125 Keep your personal and important data safe • While using your device, be sure to back up important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. • When disposing of your device, back up all data and then reset your device to prevent misuse of your personal information.
  • Page 126 Do not distribute copyright-protected material Do not distribute copyright-protected material that you have recorded to others without the permission of the content owners. Doing this may violate copyright laws. The manufacturer is not liable for any legal issues caused by the user’s illegal use of copyrighted material.
  • Page 127 ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ” 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.
  • Page 128 Index access codes 112 call waiting 44 alarms camera creating 95 capturing photos 53 deleting 96 customising camcorder 59 stopping 95 customising camera 57 recording videos 58 battery connections charging 11 installing 9 Bluetooth 85 PC 91 Bluetooth VPN 92 activating 85 WLAN 87 finding and pairing with...
  • Page 129 63 file formats 60 PC connections playing videos 62 mass storage 92 viewing photos 61 Samsung Kies 91 Google Mail 47 phonebook Google Maps 79 creating contacts 68 Google Talk 51 creating groups 70 creating your namecard 69...
  • Page 130 applications 105 installing 9 call settings 102 locking 31 date and time 111 video player 62 display 103 videos locale and text 107 playing 62 location and security 104 recording 58 privacy 107 voice mail 46 SD card and phone storage 107 voice memos sound 103...
  • Page 131 Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your PC. Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC. Samsung Kies will launch automatically. Refer to the Kies help for more information. www.samsung.com English (LTN). 09/2011. Rev. 1.0...

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