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  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device. Refer to www.samsung.com for the latest version of the This device will provide you with high quality mobile user manual.

  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

    Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an ► Refer to—pages with related information; for infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for example: p.12 (represents “see page 12”) ► such copyright infringement by the user.
  • Page 4 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks • SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ™ ™ • The Android logo, Google Search , Google Maps ™...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ..........Get to know the idle screen ......22 Access applications .......... 24 Unpack ..............9 Customise your device ........26 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ..9 Enter text ............30 Charge the battery ........... 11 Download applications from Android Insert a memory card ........
  • Page 6 Google Search ........... 77 Gallery ..............55 YouTube .............. 77 Music ..............56 News & Weather ..........79 FM radio .............. 60 Samsung Apps ..........80 Market ..............80 Personal information ......BookStore ............80 Contacts .............. 63 MusicStore ............81 Calendar ..............
  • Page 7 Connectivity ......... SIM Toolkit ............94 Task manager ............ 94 Bluetooth ............82 ThinkFree Office ..........95 Wi-Fi ..............84 Voice Search ............96 AllShare ............... 85 Mobile network sharing ........87 Settings ..........PC connections ..........88 Access the Settings menu ....... 97 VPN connections ..........
  • Page 8 Safety precautions ......Accounts and sync ......... 102 Privacy .............. 102 Index ............ SD card and phone storage ......103 Locale and text ..........103 Voice input and output ........ 105 Accessibility ............. 106 Date and time ..........106 About phone ........... 106 Troubleshooting ........

  • Page 9: Assembling

    Travel adapter (charger) be compatible with your device. • Quick start guide Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or Install the SIM or USIM card and illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions battery that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty.
  • Page 10 To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. If the device is on, press and hold [ ] and select Power off OK to turn it off. →...

  • Page 11: Charge The Battery

    You can charge the device with the provided travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a PC data cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device.

  • Page 12: Charge With The Travel Adapter

    • If your device is not charging properly, bring your device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. Connecting the travel adapter improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 13: Insert A Memory Card

    When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is Plug one end (micro-USB) of the PC data cable into the no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the multifunction jack. device and then from the power outlet. Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port Do not remove the battery before removing the on a PC.
  • Page 14 Samsung uses approved industry standards for Open the cover of the memory card slot on the side of memory cards, but some brands may not be fully the device. compatible with your device. Using an incompatible Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts memory card may damage your device or the facing down.

  • Page 15: Remove The Memory Card

    › › Remove the memory card Format the memory card Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause removal. incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device. Settings SD card and In Idle mode, select...

  • Page 16: Attach A Hand Strap

    Attach a hand strap 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 Get to know your device › Device layout Turn your device on and off Proximity sensor Earpiece To turn on your device, Press and hold [ If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the Volume key Touch screen on-screen instructions to set up your device.
  • Page 18 › Keys Headset jack Function Multifunction jack Turn on the device (press and Camera lens Speaker hold); Access the quick menus Power/ Lock (press and hold); Lock the touch Power/Lock key screen. Flashbulb Open a list of options available on Menu the current screen.
  • Page 19 › Indicator icons Icon Definition Icons shown on the display may vary depending on Call in progress your region or service provider. Call on hold Icon Definition Speakerphone activated No signal Missed call Signal strength Synchronised with the web GPRS network connected Uploading data UMTS network connected Downloading data...

  • Page 20: Use The Touch Screen

    Icon Definition Icon Definition Music playback paused No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia message FM radio turned on in the background New email message Error occurred or caution required New voice mail message Battery power level Alarm activated 10:00 Current time Event notification...
  • Page 21 • To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use Control your touch screen with the following actions: sharp tools. • Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a • Do not allow the touch screen to come into menu, option, or application.

  • Page 22: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And Keys

    › Lock or unlock the touch screen Add items to the idle screen and keys You can customise the idle screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any add items to the idle screen, unwanted device operations.

  • Page 23: Use The Shortcuts Panel

    › › Move items on the idle screen Use the shortcuts panel In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the Tap and hold an item to move until the item appears indicator icons area and drag your finger down to open gray.

  • Page 24: Access Applications

    › Access applications Add or remove panels to the idle screen You can add or remove panels of the idle screen to To access your device’s applications, organise widgets according to your preferences and needs. In Idle mode, select to access the application list. Edit.

  • Page 25: Access Recent Applications

    Press [ ] to return to the previous screen; Press the Drag the application icon to the location you want. Home key to return to the idle screen. You can move an application icon to another main Your device has a built-in motion sensor that detects menu screen.

  • Page 26: Customise Your Device

    › Customise your device Use the task manager Your device is a multitasking device. It can run more than Get more from your device by customising it to match your one application at the same time. However, multitasking preferences. may cause hang-ups, freezing, memory problems, or additional power consumption.

  • Page 27: Change Your Ringtone

    Save or Set wallpaper. Select Silent mode, will appear in place of Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device. › Change your ringtone In Idle mode, open the application list and select...

  • Page 28: Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

    → → • If you forget your PIN or password, bring your device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Drag the slider to adjust the level of brightness. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security...
  • Page 29 › Lock your SIM or USIM card Draw a pattern again to confirm. You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied Select Confirm. with your SIM or USIM card. Set an unlock PIN code In Idle mode, open the application list and select In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Location and security...

  • Page 30: Enter Text

    You can change the keyboard type. Tap and hold the text input field and select Input method a keyboard type → (Swype or Samsung keypad). Release the finger on the last character. › Enter text using the Swype keyboard When the word displays correctly, select...

  • Page 31: Enter Text Using The Samsung Keypad

    To view help information for using the Swype keyboard, tap and hold Number Function Change case. › Enter text using the Samsung keypad Switch between Symbol mode and ABC/ Portrait keypad types and select a text Select → Number mode.
  • Page 32 Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode. Enter text by voice; This icon is available only when you activate the voice input feature for the Samsung keypad. This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language. Getting started...

  • Page 33: Download Applications From Android Market

    › Download applications from Copy and paste text Android Market While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications. Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality Place the cursor on the text you want to copy. can be extended by installing additional applications.

  • Page 34: Download Files From The Web

    › Uninstall an application To download files from the web, In Idle mode, open the application list and select From the Android Market home screen, select Internet. apps. Search for a file or application and download it. Select the item you want to delete. Select Uninstall →...

  • Page 35: Synchronise Data Manually

    › Set up a server account Select the applications you want to synchronise. To exclude applications from automatic synchronisation, In Idle mode, open the application list and select clear the check boxes next to the applications you want. Settings Accounts and sync. →...

  • Page 36: Communication

    Communication Make a call In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Keypad, and enter an area code and a phone number. Calling Select to make a call. End call. Learn to use calling functions, such as making and To end the call, select answering calls, using options available during a call or •...

  • Page 37: Call An International Number

    • Reject a call To place a call on hold or retrieve a held call during a call, press and hold the headset button. When a call comes in, drag left until it reaches the dot. • To end a call, press the headset button. The caller will hear a busy tone.

  • Page 38: View And Dial Missed Calls

    › • View and dial missed calls To open the dialling screen, select Dialpad. • To listen and talk to the other party via a Bluetooth Your device will display calls you have missed. To dial the headset, select Headset. number of a missed call, open the shortcuts panel and •...

  • Page 39: View Call Logs

    Set call waiting Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card and select OK. Call waiting is a network feature to alert you of an incoming call while you are on a previous call. FDN list and add contacts to be used in FDN Select mode.

  • Page 40: Messaging

    Select a log to view its details. Select Contacts. From the detail view, you can dial the number, send You can enter a number manually or select one from a message to the number or add the number to the the logs or contact groups by selecting another option.

  • Page 41: Listen To Voice Mail Messages

    Select contacts and select Add. Select a contact. Select Tap to compose and enter your message text. For a multimedia message, select a message to view the details. Insert smiley. To insert emoticons, press [ → › Select an option and add an item. →...

  • Page 42: Google Mail

    Google Mail Enter a name or address in the recipient field. Enter a subject and message. ™ You can retrieve new email messages from Google Mail to your Inbox. When you access this application, the Inbox To attach an image file, press [ Attach a file.

  • Page 43: Email

    Add a star to a message • To add a star to the message, select • To view an attachment, select Preview. To save it to your From the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message. memory card, select Download. Add star.

  • Page 44: Send An Email Message

    Select Next (for general email accounts) or Manual Select contacts and select Add. setup (for other company email accounts). Select the Cc/Bcc field and add more recipients. Follow the on-screen instructions. Select the subject field and enter a subject. When you are finished setting up the email account, the Select the text input field and enter your email text.

  • Page 45: Talk

    Talk In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email an email account. → ™ Learn to chat with friends and family via Google Talk Refresh to update the message list. Press [ → This feature may be unavailable depending on your Select an email message.

  • Page 46: Social Hub

    › Social Hub Start a chat ™ Talk. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Learn to access Social Hub , the integrated communication application for Social Network Service Select a friend from the friend list. The chat screen (SNS), email, messages, instant messages (IM), contacts or opens.

  • Page 47: Entertainment

    Entertainment › Capture a photo In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. Camera Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary can take photos at resolutions up to 2560 x 1920 pixels adjustments.
  • Page 48 Number Function Number Function Check the camera status and settings. Capture a photo. • : Resolution View the photo you captured last. • : Exposure metre type • : Number of photos you can take Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. (according to available memory) The zoom function may be unavailable when •...

  • Page 49: Capture A Photo By Using Preset

    › • Capture a photo in Smile shot mode To set a photo as wallpaper or a caller ID image for a contact, select Set as. Your camera can recognise people’s faces and help you • To delete a photo, select Delete.

  • Page 50: Capture A Series Of Photos

    › › Capture a series of photos Capture a panoramic photo You can easily take a series of photos of moving subjects. You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama This is useful when you are photographing children at play shooting mode.

  • Page 51: Customise Camera Settings

    › Customise camera settings Option Function Before taking a photo, select to access the → Metering Select a type of exposure metre. following options: Automatically adjust contrast between Auto contrast Option Function your subject and background. Exposure Image quality Set the quality level for your photos. Set the exposure value.

  • Page 52: Record A Video

    › Record a video Setting Function Set the camera to include location In Idle mode, open the application list and select information for your photos. Camera. To improve GPS signals, avoid Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. shooting in locations where the Select to switch to the camcorder.
  • Page 53 Number Function Number Function Check the camcorder status and Record a video. settings. View the video you recorded last. • : Resolution • : Length of video that can Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. be recorded (according to available The zoom function may be unavailable when memory) recording in the highest resolution.

  • Page 54: Customise Camcorder Settings

    • To play a video, select Play. Before recording a video, select to access the → • Delete. following settings: To delete a video, select › Setting Function Customise camcorder settings Display the guidelines on the Before recording a video, select to access the →...

  • Page 55: Gallery

    › Gallery View a photo In Idle mode, open the application list and select Learn to view photos and play videos saved on your Gallery. memory card. Select a folder. › Supported file formats To change the view mode, select at the top Type Format...

  • Page 56: Music

    › Music Play a video In Idle mode, open the application list and select Learn to listen to your favourite music while on the go with Gallery. the music player. The music player supports the following file formats: mp3, ogg, aac. Select a video (with the icon) to play.

  • Page 57: Play Music

    Control playback with the following keys: Start by transferring files to your memory card: • Download from the wireless web. p. 70 ► • Download from a PC with Samsung Kies. p. 88 ► • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 83 ►...

  • Page 58: Create A Playlist

    • You can control playback with a headset: Press the Number Function headset button to play or pause playback. You can Pause playback; Select to resume also press and hold the headset button to launch playback. the music player. ™ •...

  • Page 59: Customise Music Player Settings

    › Customise music player settings Press [ Add to playlist New. → → Enter a title for your new playlist and select Save. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Music. To add more music files to the playlist, play a file and Add to playlist press [ the new playlist.

  • Page 60: Fm Radio

    FM radio Control the FM radio with the following keys: Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna. › Listen to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device.

  • Page 61: Add A Radio Station To The Favourites List

    › Add a radio station to the favourites list Number Function Plug a headset into the device. Adjust the volume. In Idle mode, open the application list and select › radio. Save a radio station automatically Select to turn on the FM radio. Plug a headset into the device.
  • Page 62 › Customise FM radio settings Option Function Set whether or not to show the In Idle mode, open the application list and select station ID on the FM radio screen; radio. Show station Station IDs are available only from Press [ Settings.

  • Page 63: Personal Information

    Personal information Enter contact information. Select Save to add the contact to memory. You can also create a contact from the dialling screen. Contacts In Idle mode, open the application list and select Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or Keypad.

  • Page 64: Find A Contact

    › Find a contact Select a location number a contact. → You can quickly dial this number by touching and In Idle mode, open the application list and select holding the location number from the dialling screen. Scroll up or down on the contact list. Select a contact’s name.

  • Page 65: Copy Contacts

    › Retrieve contacts from your community Enter a name and select a ringtone for the group. accounts Select Save. You can view the list of community website accounts and › Copy contacts select an account to add a contact from the website to your phone contacts.

  • Page 66: Import Or Export Contacts

    › Import or export contacts To export contacts from your device to a memory card, To import contact files (in vcf format) from a memory card In Idle mode, open the application list and select to your device, Import/Export Export to SD card. Press [ →...

  • Page 67: Calendar

    › View social network activities Enter the details of the event as required. You can view the recent activities of contacts in social Select Done. network services, such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. › View events In Idle mode, open the application list and select To change the calendar view, Activities.

  • Page 68: Memo

    › Stop an event alarm Select Create memo or press [ Create. → If you set an alarm for a calendar event, the event alarm Enter your memo text. icon will appear at the specified time. Press [ ] to hide the keypad. Open the shortcuts panel from the top of the screen.

  • Page 69: Voice Recorder

    › Voice recorder Play a voice memo Voice In Idle mode, open the application list and select Learn to operate your device's voice recorder. recorder. To use the voice recorder, you must first insert a memory card. Select List. Select a voice memo to play. ›...

  • Page 70: Web

    › Browse web pages In Idle mode, open the application list and select Web services require a data connection. Contact your Internet to launch a specified homepage. operator to choose the best data plan. To access a specific web page, select the URL input field, enter the web address of the web page, and select Internet...
  • Page 71 • To reload the current web page, press [ Refresh. → Number Function • Forward. To go to the next page in history, press [ → Enter the web address of a web page • To bookmark the current web page, press [ →...

  • Page 72: Search For Information By Voice

    › Search for information by voice Bookmarks. Select → This feature may be unavailable depending on your Add or press [ Bookmark last-viewed Select → region or service provider. page. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Enter a page title and a web address. Internet.

  • Page 73: Maps

    Maps • To copy the web address of the web page, select Copy link URL. ™ Learn to use Google Maps to find your location, search • To delete the bookmark, select Delete bookmark. the map for streets, cities, or countries, and get directions. •...

  • Page 74: Google Maps

    › › Activate location services to use with Search for a specific location Google Maps In Idle mode, open the application list and select You must activate location services to find your location Maps. and search the map. If you are launching this application for the first time, select OK to confirm.

  • Page 75: Get Directions To A Specific Destination

    › › Get directions to a specific destination Share your location via Google Latitude Learn to share your location with your friends and view In Idle mode, open the application list and select ™ friends’ locations via Google Latitude Maps. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Press [ Directions.

  • Page 76: Navigate To Your Destination

    › › Search for a place around you Navigate to your destination This feature may be unavailable depending on your Learn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show region or service provider. your destination with voice guidance. This feature may be unavailable depending on your In Idle mode, open the application list and select region or service provider.

  • Page 77: Google Search

    • Contacts : Select your destination from addresses of Enter a letter or a word of the data to search for. your contacts. To search for data by voice, select and say a keyword • into your device’s microphone. Starred Places : Select your destination from the list of your starred places.
  • Page 78 › Upload videos Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Control playback with the following keys: In Idle mode, open the application list and select YouTube. Press [ Upload and select a video. Skip to 8. → If you want to upload new videos, select to turn on the camera.

  • Page 79: News & Weather

    News & Weather You can change the location to view the weather information in another region. Press [ → Learn to view the weather information and read top news Settings Weather settings and clear the check → and other news articles. box next to Use My Location.

  • Page 80: Samsung Apps

    This feature may be unavailable depending on your networking, navigation, health related applications and region or service provider. more, Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice of mobile experience. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Market.

  • Page 81: Musicstore

    In Idle mode, open the application list and select In Idle mode, open the application list and select BookStore. MusicStore. Search to search for music Select a content type. Select a category, or select by entering a keyword. Search to search for ebook Select a category, or select content by entering a keyword.

  • Page 82: Connectivity

    Connectivity • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. • Always ensure that you share and receive data Bluetooth with devices that are trusted and properly secured.

  • Page 83: Wireless Feature

    › › Find and pair with other Bluetooth- Send data using the Bluetooth wireless enabled devices feature In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select a file or item, such as a contact, memo, or media Settings Wireless and networks Bluetooth file, from an appropriate application or My Files.

  • Page 84: Wi-Fi

    › Activate the WLAN feature When prompted, enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select OK (if necessary). In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and networks Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi. Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive Select →...

  • Page 85: Allshare

    › › Add a WLAN manually Customise DLNA settings for sharing media files In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and networks Wi-Fi settings To allow other DLNA-enabled devices to access media files → → Add Wi-Fi network. on your device, you must activate media sharing.
  • Page 86 Select a player—the one that will play the media file. Option Function Playback begins at the selected player. Access point Select a WLAN AP to use for DLNA Control playback using icons of your device. network connections. Playback may be buffered, depending on the Upload Set whether or not to accept the network connection and the connected server.

  • Page 87: Mobile Network Sharing

    › Share your device's mobile network via Select a media category and select files you want to play. Add to playlist. Select Using a PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack Select a player—the one that will play the media file. on your device to a PC.

  • Page 88: Pc Connections

    Select Connect with Samsung Kies Mobile AP settings Configure mobile AP to Select → Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can customise the mobile AP feature: download the program from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies). Option Function...

  • Page 89: Vpn Connections

    › Connect as a mass storage device To disconnect the device from the PC, click the USB device icon on the Windows task bar and If you insert a memory card in the device, you can access click the option to safely remove the mass storage the file directory of the memory card by using the device device.
  • Page 90 › Set up VPN connections Option Function Enable L2TP Set to use the L2TP secret In Idle mode, open the application list and select secret password. Settings Wireless and networks VPN settings → → Add VPN. → Set L2TP Enter the L2TP secret password. secret Select a VPN type.
  • Page 91 › Connect to a private network In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and networks VPN settings. → → Select a private network to connect. Enter the user name and password and select Connect. Connectivity...

  • Page 92: Tools

    Tools › Set a new alarm In Idle mode, open the application list and select Clock. Clock Press [ Add alarm. → Learn to use the clock display on the Idle screen, and set Set alarm details. and control alarms for important events. Done.

  • Page 93: Calculator

    Calculator Select a download folder. To open a file, select the file. Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on To delete a file, select the check box and then select your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. Delete. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calculator.

  • Page 94: Sim Toolkit

    Task manager In a folder, press [ ] to use the following options: • To send a file to others via multimedia message, email or With the task manager, you can view currently running the Bluetooth wireless feature, select Share. applications, package size of applications, and memory •...

  • Page 95: Thinkfree Office

    ThinkFree Office Enter a name for the document and select Enter contents in the document by using the tools at Learn to create and view document files on your device. If the bottom of the screen. you have an account with the ThinkFree web service, you can manage documents online.

  • Page 96: Voice Search

    Voice Search • To open the toolbar to edit the document (word, Edit. text, or excel file), press [ → Learn to use the voice command feature to dial a number, • To search for text in the document, press [ →...

  • Page 97: Settings

    Settings › Wi-Fi settings • Wi-Fi : Turn the WLAN feature on or off. p. 84 ► • Network notification : Set the device to notify you when an open network is available. Access the Settings menu • Add Wi-Fi network : Add WLAN APs manually.

  • Page 98: Call Settings

    • • Mobile AP : Activate the Portable WLAN hotspot feature Use only 2G networks : Set the device to connect only to share your device's mobile network connection with to a 2G network. PCs or other devices through the WLAN feature. p.

  • Page 99: Sound

    › Sound Voicemail service Select your service provider's voicemail service. You can Change the settings for various sounds on your device. also select other voicemail services if you downloaded • Silent mode : Activate the silent mode to mute all applications that support them.

  • Page 100: Display

    Display • Horizontal calibration : Calibrate the accelerometer to adjust the horizontal axis of the device for better motion Change the settings for the display. recognition. • Wallpapers Home screen wallpaper : Select a background image Location and security for the idle screen. Change the settings for securing your device and the SIM Lock screen wallpaper : Select a background image...

  • Page 101: Applications

    • Password : Set a password (alphanumeric) to unlock Set password : Create and confirm a password for the screen. accessing credentials. • • Set up SIM card lock Clear storage : Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password. Lock SIM card : Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature to require the PIN before using the device.

  • Page 102: Accounts And Sync

    When your device is connected to a PC with a PC data sync feature. The auto sync will run in the background cable, the USB debugging mode will be activated and without opening applications and synchronise data. Samsung Kies will launch automatically. • Auto-sync : Set the device to synchronise contact, Stay awake : Set the device’s screen to stay on while...

  • Page 103: Sd Card And Phone Storage

    › • Select language Factory data reset : Reset your settings to the factory default values and delete all your data. Select a display language for all menus and applications. › SD card and phone storage Select input method Select a default keyboard type for text input. Check memory information of memory cards and your device, and format a memory card.

  • Page 104: Samsung Keypad

    › • Samsung keypad Enable tip indicator : Set to alert you to quick help by blinking the tip indicator. • Portrait keypad types : Select the default input method, • Auto-spacing : Set the device to automatically insert a such as the QWERTY keyboard, traditional keypad, or space between words.

  • Page 105: Voice Input And Output

    › you double-tap the space bar. Text-to-speech settings • Tutorial : Learn how to enter text with the Samsung • Listen to an example : Listen to the spoken text for an keypad. example. Install voice data for using the text-to-speech feature.

  • Page 106: Accessibility

    Date and time • Install voice data : Download and install voice data for the text-to-speech feature. Access and alter the following settings to control how time • Speech rate : Select a speed for the text-to-speech and date are displayed on your device: feature.

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Code Try this to solve the problem: Your SIM or USIM card is blocked, usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly When you turn on your device or while you are several times. You must enter the PUK using the device, it prompts you to enter one of supplied by your service provider.
  • Page 108 Move to • Ensure that your device software is upgraded to the another area and try again. latest version. • If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your local Samsung Service Centre. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 109 Outgoing calls are not connected Audio quality is poor • • Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. Ensure that you are not blocking the device's internal antenna. • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor •...
  • Page 110 • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold- Your Samsung mobile device must have sufficient coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth and try available memory and battery power to operate the charging the battery again.
  • Page 111 The FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile uses the headset cable as an antenna. Without a headset device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error...
  • Page 112 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 the device to a PC •...

  • Page 113: Safety Precautions

    Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically Do not touch the power cord with wet hands, or disconnect designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can the charger by pulling on the cord cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
  • Page 114 Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage Do not use your device near a pacemaker • • Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot Avoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker if temperatures.
  • Page 115 • • Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations), near fuels Use a hands-free device. • or chemicals, and at blasting areas. Get to know your device and its convenience features, such as speed • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in dial and redial.
  • Page 116 • Do not use or store your device in dusty, dirty areas Use your device to call for help. Dial a local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, or medical emergencies. Dust can cause your device to malfunction. •...
  • Page 117 • • Your device may overheat and cause a fire. Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung. Do not drop your device or cause impacts to your device •...
  • Page 118 (such as • Any changes or modifications to your device can void your templates and predictive text), and take frequent breaks. manufacturer’s warranty. For service, take your device to a Samsung Service Centre. Protect your hearing •...
  • Page 119 Be sure to back up important data • Avoid placing your device and accessories near or in an air bag Samsung is not responsible for data loss. deployment area. Improperly installed wireless equipment can cause serious injury when air bags inflate rapidly.

  • Page 120: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for website.

  • Page 121: Correct Disposal Of Batteries In This Product

    To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please “THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS. ” SAMSUNG separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through DOES NOT WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED, EITHER your local, free battery return system.
  • Page 122 Samsung is neither responsible nor liable for customer service related to the content and services. Any question or request for service relating to the content or services should be made directly to the respective content and service providers.

  • Page 123: Index

    Index access codes brightness, display waiting 39 airplane mode calculator call waiting alarms calendar camera creating 92 creating events 67 capturing photos 47 stopping 92 viewing events 67 capturing videos 52 customising camcorder 54 AllShare call forwarding customising camera 51 battery call log connections...
  • Page 124 importing 66 file manager internet setting speed dial 64 see web browser fixed dialling number mode device language FM radio customising 26 listening to 60 latitude indicator icons 19 saving stations 61 memory card keys 18 gallery formatting 15 layout 17 file formats 55 inserting 13 settings 97...
  • Page 125 Samsung Apps installing 9 PC connections Samsung Kies locking 29 mass storage 89 settings social hub Samsung Kies 88 about phone 106 synchronisation phonebook accessibility 106 with web accounts 34 creating contacts 63 accounts and sync 102 creating groups 65...
  • Page 126 text memos voice command text messages voice mail sending 40 voice recorder viewing 41 playing 69 ThinkFree Office recording 69 time and date, set VPN connections connecting to 91 touch screen creating 90 locking 22 web browser using 20 adding bookmarks 72 unpack browsing web pages 70 USIM card...
  • Page 127 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider. To install Kies (PC Sync) Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your Using a PC data cable, connect your device to your PC.

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