Samsung GALAXY S II SGH-T989D User Manual
Samsung GALAXY S II SGH-T989D User Manual

Samsung GALAXY S II SGH-T989D User Manual

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  • Page 1 SGH-T989D P O R T A B L E Q U A D - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 General Public License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and other open source licenses. To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses, please visit: http://opensource.samsung.com. Dynamic Noise Suppression from Audience Your phone is equipped with an advanced voice processing chip that delivers clear mobile calls by suppressing background noise, intermittent sounds (like a siren or nearby conversation), and echoes, allowing you to hear and be heard nearly anywhere.
  • Page 4 Certain activities, including downloads or transfer by any means (including, via cable, Bluetooth® or otherwise) of such content may be an infringement of privacy or copyright law. Neither Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. nor any of its affiliates shall be...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ..........1 Applications .........31 Customizing the Screens .
  • Page 6 Using the Samsung Keypad ......67 Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook) ..... 98 Section 6: Contacts ............72...
  • Page 7 World Clock ........164 Samsung Apps ........141 Stopwatch .
  • Page 8 Samsung Apps ........184...
  • Page 9: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to get started with your phone by Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, and may vary installing and charging the battery, installing the SIM card and from your phone, depending on the software version on your phone, and optional memory card, and setting up your voice mail.
  • Page 10: Battery Cover

    Text Conventions Place your fingernail in the opening and firmly “pop” the cover off the device. This manual provides condensed information about how to use your phone. To make this possible, the following text conventions are used to represent often-used steps: Arrows are used to represent the sequence of ...
  • Page 11: Sim Card Overview

    To replace the battery cover: Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the Position the battery cover over the battery compartment and phone and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is press down until you hear a click. positioned as shown.
  • Page 12: Installing The Microsd Memory Card

    To remove the SIM card: Orient the card with the gold contacts facing down. Remove the battery cover. Firmly press the card into the slot and make sure that it Carefully place your fingernail into the end of the SIM slot catches with the push-click insertion.
  • Page 13: Battery

    Removing the microSD Memory Card Removing the Battery Remove the battery cover. Grip the battery at the top end (3) and lift it up and out of the battery compartment (4). Firmly press the card into the slot and release it. The card should pop partially out of the slot.
  • Page 14 Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your cause the phone to become damaged. local Samsung dealer for further details. Before using your phone for the first time, you must fully charge Important!: It is recommended you fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time.
  • Page 15: Low Battery Indicator

    Important!: If your handset has a touch screen display, please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
  • Page 16: Extending Your Battery Life

    Extending Your Battery Life Animated wallpapers use processing power, memory, and more power. • Change your Live Wallpaper to a non-animated Wallpaper gallery or Active applications, light levels, Bluetooth usage, and GPS Gallery image. functionality all act to drain your battery. The following is a list of Power Savings helpful tips that can help conserve your battery power: Reduce your backlight on time.
  • Page 17: Turn Your Phone On And Off

    Note: A green bar displayed beneath the icon means the application is active (turned on). The green bar is removed from beneath the icon when the feature is deactivated (turned off). Turn your Phone On and Off To turn your phone on, press and hold .
  • Page 18: Creating A New Google Account

    Creating a New Google Account www.google.com. ™ You should create a Google Account when you first use your On the main page, click Sign-in Sign up for a new  device in order to fully utilize the functionality. This account Google Account.
  • Page 19: Retrieving Your Google Account Password

    Retrieving your Google Account Password key until the phone dials voice mail. A Google account password is required for Google applications. If You may be prompted to enter a password. you misplace or forget your Google Account password, follow Follow the tutorial to create a password, a greeting, and a these instructions to retrieve it: display name.
  • Page 20: Task Manager

    Task Manager • Downloaded displays any installed packages or applications from the Market that are taking up memory space. Tap Uninstall to Your phone can run applications simultaneously, with some remove them from your phone. applications running in the background. •...
  • Page 21 Android System Recovery • wipe data/factory reset: erases all data from the phone and resets all settings to factory default values. t does not delete Android System Recovery is used to restore the phone’s system content stored on an inserted microSD card. software to the original as-shipped state and delete all user data.
  • Page 22: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines key features of your phone. It also describes Over 150,000 Apps available to download from the Android Market™ • the phone’s keys, screen and the icons that display when the Social Hub to integrate all of your favorite social networking sites •...
  • Page 23: Front View

    Front View The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: The following list correlates to the illustrations. Front Facing Camera allows you to take pictures while facing the screen and allows you to video conference. Note: Video recorded in Portrait mode is reversed during playback. Volume key allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (with the phone open) or adjust the voice volume during a call.
  • Page 24 Menu key displays a list of options available for the current Receiver allows you to hear the other caller and the different screen. From the Home screen it displays Add, Wallpaper, ring tones or sounds offered by your phone. Search, Notifications, Edit, and Settings options. Microphone: used to capture and record sound.
  • Page 25: Back View Of Your Phone

    Back View of Your Phone Phone Display The following illustration shows the external elements of your Your phone’s display provides information about the phone’s phone: status, and is the interface to the features of your phone. The display indicates your connection status, signal strength, battery status and time.
  • Page 26: Status Bar

    Display settings Indicates there is no signal available. In this menu, you can change various settings for the for the wallpaper, brightness or backlight. Displays when there is no SIM card in the phone. From the Home screen, tap (Applications) ...
  • Page 27 Shows your current battery charge level. Icon Displays when connected to an HSPA+ network. shown is fully charged. Displays when your current battery is 100 percent Displays when your phone is communicating with an charged. This icon is followed by an audible beep. HSPA+ network.
  • Page 28 Displays when the phone is in Silent mode. All sounds Displays when the Mobile AP Hotspot feature is active except media and alarms are silenced. and communicating. For more information, refer to For more information, refer to “Silent mode” on “Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot”...
  • Page 29: Notification Bar

    the Notifications panel (1). Displays when the External SD card is being prepared for mounting to the device. This is required for Tap a notification entry to open the associated communication with the External SD card. application (2). Displays when the phone’s microSD card has been improperly removed.
  • Page 30: Function Keys

    Notifications panel Used Applications” on page 31. Menu Key Tap Clear. The notifications are cleared from the panel. Accessing Additional Panel Functions The Menu key ( ) activates an available menu function for the current screen or application. When on the Home screen, the In addition to notifications, this panel also provides quick and following menu options are available: ready access to five device functions.
  • Page 31: Back Key

    Back Key Edit ( ) allows you to add or remove extended screens from your • device. You can have up to six extended screens (one Home screen The Back key ( ) returns you to the previously active screen. If and six Extended screens).
  • Page 32: Using Google Search

    • Contacts searches for your term only within your current Contacts entries. Search Go to • Searchable items configures what is searched on the phone. Options Enter a search term into the search field and tap a match Search from the list of suggestions, phone search results, or Field Search Results previously chosen search matches.
  • Page 33: Home Screen

    Home Screen name, business type, or other navigation information to get the desired directions. The Home screen is the starting point for using the applications on call [name] allows you to open the phone dial and automatically • your phone. There are initially five available panels, each send email [recipient] [subject] allows you to open your email account •...
  • Page 34 Notification area displays those icons associated with end-user Google search is an on-screen Internet search engine powered by • • notifications such as: email messages, calls (missed, call in progress), Google™. Touch to access the Voice Search feature where you can new voicemail, upcoming event, USB connection, emails, and verbally enter a search term and initiate an online search.
  • Page 35 – Messaging ( ) launches the Messaging menu (create new messages or open an existing message string). – Applications/Home toggles functionality between the Home and Widget Application screens. • Tap (Applications) to access the Application screens that display all available local application. •...
  • Page 36: Screen Navigation

    Screen Navigation Press and hold: Pressing relates to use of the hardware keys and • buttons to select or activate an item. For example: press the Navigation Using the touch screen display and the keys, you can navigate the key to scroll through a menu. Some buttons and keys require you to features of your phone and enter characters.
  • Page 37 Pinch: “Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out • when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers together to zoom Swipe or slide out.) and Drag Spread: “Spread” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom in •...
  • Page 38: Menu Navigation

    Using Sub-Menus Motion Navigation and Activation: The phone is equipped with the ability to assign specific functions to certain phone actions that are Sub-menus are available from within most screens and detected by both the accelerometer and gyroscope. applications. Press A sub-menu displays at the bottom of the Note: Motion must be enabled for this feature to be active.
  • Page 39: Applications

    Using Context Menus Accessing Recently-Used Applications Press and hold to open the recently-used applications Context menus (also called pop-up menus) contain options that apply to a specific item on the screen. window. Touch and hold an item on-screen to open its context menu. Note: This recent applications screen also provides access to the Task Manager.
  • Page 40 Allows you to share your on-device media content with information, refer to “Using the Camcorder” on page 114. other external devices using DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) and built-in AllShare™ technology. Samsung’s Clock AllShare makes staying connected easy. For more Allows you to set an alarm, configure and view the World information, refer to “AllShare”...
  • Page 41 Contacts Gallery You can manage your contacts by storing their name and Displays a Gallery of camera images and video stored in number in your Address Book. Entries can be sorted by the phone or microSD card. For more information, refer to name, entry, or group.
  • Page 42 Latitude Messaging Lets you see your friends’ locations and share yours with Provides access to text and multimedia messaging (SMS them. The application lets you see locations on a map or in and MMS). For more information, refer to “Creating and a list.
  • Page 43 For more information, refer to “News “Readers Hub” page 139. & Weather” on page 139. Samsung Apps: Samsung Apps allows you to easily Photo Editor download an abundance of useful applications to your Provides basic editing functions and picture effects for phone.
  • Page 44 Tags Videos This application is used for organizing and sharing Near Launches your device’s built-in video application that plays Field Communication (NFC) tags. You can scan a tag by video files stored on the phone or a microSD card. turning on your device and placing it near the tag.. For more For more information, refer to “Using the Video Player”...
  • Page 45: Customizing The Screens

    Adding, Deleting, and Rearranging screens • Voice Talk Adding and Removing Shortcuts • Launches the Samsung voice application that lets you use Adding and Removing Widgets • voice recognition to initiate many common tasks without Creating Folders • having to touch the phone, including: Call, Text, Navigate Changing the Background (Wallpapers) •...
  • Page 46 Adding and Deleting Screens To add a screen: Press and then tap (Edit).  Your phone can have from one to seven Home screens. You can add, rearrange and delete these screens to meet your Tap the Add icon ( ).
  • Page 47 Press and then tap Edit OK. The application pages To add a shortcut from the Applications screen:  appear at the top of the screen, the primary shortcuts Press to go to the appear at the bottom, and you have the option to also Home screen.
  • Page 48 While still holding the on-screen icon, position it on the Drag the shortcut over the Remove tab ( ) and current screen. Once complete, release the screen to lock release it. the shortcut into its new position. Adding and Removing Widgets To add a shortcut via the Add to Home screen: Widgets are self-contained applications that can be placed on any screen.
  • Page 49 Creating and Managing a Folder To remove a Widget: Touch and hold a Widget until it unlocks from the current Folders hold items that you want to organize and store together on the workspace. screen. To create a new on-screen folder: Drag the widget over the Remove tab ( ) and release it.
  • Page 50 Drag the folder over the Remove tab ( ) and release it. Managing Wallpapers Wallpapers consist of either Gallery images (user taken), Live wallpapers (animated backgrounds), or Wallpaper gallery (default phone wallpapers). Note: Selecting animated Live wallpapers requires additional battery power. To change the current wallpaper: Press to go to the Home screen.
  • Page 51: Section 3: Memory Card

    Section 3: Memory Card Your device lets you use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card the card is being prepared for use and for • (referred to as an SD card in this guide) to expand available mounting. storage space and to enable you to exchange images, music, and data between SD-compatible devices.
  • Page 52 Unmounting the SD card “Unmounting the SD card” on page 44. Unmounting the SD card prevents corruption and damage to the Tap Format SD card Format SD card Erase everything   SD card while removing it from the slot. Also the card must be to format the SD card.
  • Page 53: Section 4: Call Functions

    Section 4: Call Functions This section describes features and functionality associated with Note: When you activate the Auto redial option in the Call settings menu, the making or answering calls, and the Contacts list, which is used to phone automatically redials up to 10 times when the person does not store contact information.
  • Page 54: Making Emergency Calls

    green colour of the status bar and the green phone icon within Tap End to end the currently active call (2). the bar. In Call Notification Tap the Status bar to reveal the Notifications tab, and then drag the tab to the bottom of the screen to open the Notifications panel (1).
  • Page 55: Dialing Options

    Dialing Options Making an Emergency Call Without a SIM card installed Tap Emergency call from the on-screen display to make an When using the keypad, you can access the following options at emergency call. the bottom of the screen: Complete your call. During this type of call, you will have Call ( ) to call the entered •...
  • Page 56: Answering A Call

    • Add 3 sec pause to insert a three-second into the number string (the phone continues dialing after three seconds without any additional keys being pressed). • Add wait to insert a hard pause within the number string (the phone waits for your input). A wait requires that any entered numbers be manually sent by tapping Send.
  • Page 57: Using Voice Command

    The Auto reject list allows to assign individual numbers. Read the Samsung Disclaimer and tap Confirm to continue. To assign multiple numbers as rejected via Contacts: Read the Vlingo Terms of Service then tap Agree to From the Home screen, tap (Contacts).
  • Page 58: Using Voice Talk

    Using Voice Talk Read the information on the How to use Samsung This is a voice recognition application used to activate a wide variety of functions on your phone. voice screen, then tap From the Home screen, tap (Applications) Confirm.
  • Page 59: International Calls

    Pause Dialing Tap Tap & Speak to say what you would like to do. Some command examples include: You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or help lines. • “Call John Doe” 3-Second Pause automatically sends the next set of numbers after •...
  • Page 60: Redialing The Last Number

    Setting Up Speed Dial Entries To place a call that waits for a response: From the Home screen, tap and use the Important!: Speed dial location #1 is reserved for Voicemail. No other number on-screen keypad to enter the phone number. can be assigned to this slot.
  • Page 61 Changing a Speed Dial Entry Order Press to return to the previous screen. From the Home screen, tap Making a Call Using Speed Dial Press and then tap Speed dial setting. From the Home screen, tap Touch and hold a speed dial location (numbers 2-9, or 1 if Important!: The number 1 is reserved for Voicemail and another number you are dialing voice mail) until the number begins to dial.
  • Page 62: In Call Options

    In Call Options Adjusting the Call Volume Your phone provides a number of features that are available for During a call, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone to use during a call. adjust the earpiece volume. Press the Up volume key to increase the volume level or the Down volume key to decrease the level.
  • Page 63 Muting a Call To make a new call while a call is in progress: Tap Add call. (Mute off) to turn mute on so the other party Mute cannot hear you speaking. Enter the new phone number that you wish to dial and tap (Mute on) to turn mute off and resume your Mute –...
  • Page 64 Use the keyboard to enter the note then tap Save. Tap Add call, enter the second phone number and tap The first caller is placed on hold. • If desired, press and select a new memo background color before saving. Wait for the second caller to answer the incoming call and Adjusting Noise Reduction tap Merge.
  • Page 65 Having a Private Conversation With One Participant When you have two participants Manage Conference Split Caller End Call in a multi-party session, it might Call be necessary to place one of those participants on hold so that a private conversation can be held with the other.
  • Page 66: Logs Tab

    to end your conversation with the remaining Important!: The currently active call is displayed with a green background. caller. Tap Swap again to switch back. Call Waiting Logs Tab You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if this service is supported by the network and you have The Logs tab is a list of the phone numbers (or Contacts entries) previously set the Call waiting option to Activate.
  • Page 67 Tap the Missed call entry to open the Logs screen (2). Indicates a received call that was answered. Indicates a missed call. Accessing Logs from The Notifications Area To access a missed call entry from the Notifications area (indicated by in the Notifications area of the Status bar): Tap the Status bar to reveal the Notifications tab, and then drag the tab to the bottom of the screen to open the...
  • Page 68 Call Logs - Caller Overview Tap a call log entry to reveal the Call options screen: • • Call allows you to redial the entry by name or number. • Send message allows you to create a new text message to the Call options (tap) selected entry.
  • Page 69 Altering Numbers from the Logs List Tap Select all Delete   If you need to make a call from the Logs screen and you need to Viewing Missed Calls from Lock Screen alter the number prior to dialing, you can add the appropriate prefix When you are unable to answer to the number.
  • Page 70: Section 5: Entering Text

    There are two text input methods available: Select the input method (Samsung keypad or Swype). Samsung keypad: an on-screen QWERTY keypad that can be • used in both portrait and landscape orientation.
  • Page 71: Entering Text Using Swype

    Entering Text Using Swype • Audio feedback: turns on sounds generated by the Swype application. Swype™ is a text input method that allows you to enter a word by • Vibrate on keypress: activates a vibration sensation as you enter sliding your finger from letter to letter, lifting your finger between text using the keypad.
  • Page 72: Swype Text Entry Tips

    Selecting a Text Input Mode in Swype • Swype help: allows you to view the on-line user manual for Swype. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text input • Tutorial: a short tutorial that helps you to get started using Swype. field to reveal the on-screen keyboard.
  • Page 73 Swype Keyboard Overview • Recipients: a field where you can enter the recipients of the current message. You can choose from Recent, Contacts, or Recipients Group. • Text Input field: a field where text, number, or other characters can be entered. Text input field •...
  • Page 74 Using 123ABC Mode in SWYPE Tap the CAPS/ALT key to select the case mode: All lowercase In 123ABC mode, you can enter letters and a few common Displays when the next character is entered in punctuation marks from the onscreen keyboard. The text mode lowercase.
  • Page 75: Using The Samsung Keypad

    Using the Samsung Keypad Entering Numbers and Symbols in SWYPE When using the onscreen keyboard in portrait mode, some This QWERTY keypad can be used to enter text in either Portrait symbols are not available (such as Emoticons or Smileys). In SYM or landscape orientation.
  • Page 76 Text input field Shift key Using the QWERTY keypad/ keyboard, you can type letters, numbers, punctuation, and other characters. To use the Samsung keypad you must first configure the settings to default to the Samsung keypad. Press and then tap (Settings) ...
  • Page 77 Displays when all characters will be entered as field to reveal the on-screen keyboard. uppercase characters. With Samsung keypad as your text entry method, select one By default, the first letter of a new entry is capitalized and the of the following text mode options: following letters are lower case.
  • Page 78 Options • Auto-capitalization automatically capitalizes the first letter of the first word in each sentence. To access the options for the Samsung Keypad: • Voice input activates the Voice input feature. This is an Press and then tap Language and ...
  • Page 79   keyboard Samsung keypad. • Recapture sets the device to redisplay the word suggestion list  when you select the wrong word from the list. Tap the XT9 field. A checkmark indicates activation.
  • Page 80: Section 6: Contacts

    Section 6: Contacts This section explains how to use and manage your Contacts list. From the Manage accounts area, tap next to the You can save phone numbers and other contact information to account you want to synchronize. your phone’s memory and online accounts. –...
  • Page 81: Contacts List

    Contacts List Note: Before you can save a contact to the Phone, Contact settings must be Creating a Contact set to Save new contacts to Phone. The default storage location for saving phone numbers to your Important!: The Google and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account types are only visible after creating an email account of those types on Contacts List is your phone’s your phone.
  • Page 82 • Tap to remove a previously entered phone number. Note: You can also add a new contact by entering a number from the keypad Enter additional information such as: Internet call, Email, IM, and pressing and then tap Add to Contacts  Create contact. Continue with step 3.
  • Page 83: Finding A Contact

    Tap the label button (to the left of the Phone number field) to Tap the Search contacts field and begin entering the select a category such as Mobile (default), Home, Work, contact’s name. Matching entries are then displayed. This Work Fax, Home Fax, Pager, Other, Custom, or Callback. process filters through all of your current account Contact entries to only show you the matching entries.
  • Page 84 Editing Contact Information From the Home screen, tap Tabs Tap a contact name from the list. Search Create Contacts Press and select Edit. Contact field Note: You can also access an entry’s context menu by touching and holding an entry then tapping Edit. Edit the contact information then tap Save.
  • Page 85: Deleting Contacts

    Adding a Number to an Existing Contact • The More field contains the following options: Notes, Nickname, Website, Birthday, and Anniversary. From the Home screen, tap • Use your finger to slide the page up or down to see additional Touch and hold an entry fields and categories.
  • Page 86: Contact List Options

    Contact List Options – Speed dial setting: allows you to set up speed-dialing. – Send email: allows you to send an email using Email or your Gmail From the Home screen, tap account. Press . The following options display: – Send message: allows you to send a text or picture message. •...
  • Page 87: Contact Menu Options

    Contact Menu Options • Print namecard: allows you to print selected information on a compatible Samsung printer. From the Home screen, tap Contact Entry Options Touch and hold an entry to reveal the context menu. The From the Home screen, following options display: •...
  • Page 88: Joining Contact Information

    Joining Contact Information Note: Typically this is the same contact with a different name or account information. This device can synchronize with multiple accounts containing your contact information (such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Press and then tap Join contact. Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, Google). When you synchronize your phone with those accounts, each account creates a separate Tap the second contact entry (the entry in which to link).
  • Page 89: Sending A Namecard

    Unjoining a Contact The Mark as default option marks one entry in a contact record to use as the default. From the Home screen, tap From the Home screen, tap Tap a contact name (the account name from which you Tap a Contact entry.
  • Page 90: Copying Contact Information

    Press and then tap Send namecard via and select a • Gmail to attach the contact card to a new outgoing Gmail message. delivery method: Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, or Messaging. • Messaging to attach the contact card to a new outgoing text The Namecard attaches to the selected message type and message.
  • Page 91: Synchronizing Contacts

    Synchronizing Contacts From the Contacts List, press and then tap Import/Export Export to SIM card.  Syncing data from your managed accounts allows you to add and manage new or existing contacts from your online or remote Tap Select all to choose all current phone contact entries. accounts to your phone.
  • Page 92: Display Options

    When the process has completed, your Contacts application Tap Done. reflects any updated Contact information. Adding Contacts via Accounts and Sync When you synchronize applications such as Facebook, Twitter, a Note: Syncing of contacts requires you are logged into the accounts you are syncing with via the device.
  • Page 93 You can now add your Facebook contact information, such as Tap those contact settings you wish to synchronize (all are pictures, email, and phone numbers, directly to your Contacts list. enabled by default). A green circle indicates the feature is All of their current contact information is migrated over to your enabled.
  • Page 94: My Pro Ile

    My Profile Additional Contact Options Sending an Email to a Contact You can send your Virtual Business Card (V-card) to contacts as an attachment. My Profile is the first Contact listed in the Contacts list. Note: Contacts must contain an email account and address before you can use the Send email feature.
  • Page 95: Groups

    Groups Contact List Settings From this menu you can determine the default storage location for This feature allows you to add new or existing contacts to caller Contacts, display your service provider’s service numbers, and groups. You can create new groups or add contacts to one of the select the contact information transferred to other sources.
  • Page 96 Adding an Existing Entry to a Current Caller Group Editing a Caller Group From the Home screen, tap  Groups Note: To edit a Group, it must have at least one member. Tap a group name (Add member).  From the Home screen, tap ...
  • Page 97: The Favourites Tab

    The Favourites Tab Sending a Message to a Group From the Home screen, tap The Favourites tab is a list of the phone numbers that have been  G roups designated as favourite contacts. For more information, refer to Tap an existing group, “Logs Tab”...
  • Page 98: Section 7: Messages

    Section 7: Messages This section describes how to send and receive different types of The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you send and messages. It also explains the features and functionality receive multimedia messages (such as picture, video, and audio associated with messaging.
  • Page 99: Message Options

    • Favourites: to select a recipient from the Favourites list. Add subject: lets you add a subject line to the message (converts the • message into an MMS message). If adding a recipient from Contacts, Recent, Groups or When a message has been converted into in an MMS message, Favourites, tap the contact to place a checkmark then tap press and choose from these options: Insert smiley, Preview...
  • Page 100 Message Threads To reply to a text message: Current Recipient My Text From the Home screen, Sent and received text and picture messages are grouped into conversations or “message threads”. Threaded messages allow a message  you to see all the messages exchanged with a single contact While the message is (similar to a chat program).
  • Page 101: Deleting Messages

    Deleting Messages • Add to contact: begins the process of adding the new number to your Contacts list. Deleting a single message • Delete thread: deletes the currently selected message thread. From the Home screen, tap a message thread.  To access additional Bubble options: Touch and hold a message bubble, then select Delete Touch and hold the message bubble to display the following...
  • Page 102: Message Search

    Message Search Storage settings • Delete old messages: deletes old messages when the storage You can search through your messages by using the Message limit is reached, rather than causing an error message. Search feature. • Text message limit: allows you to set a limit on how many text From the Home screen, tap messages are allowed in one conversation.
  • Page 103: Email

    Email • Creation mode: allows you to select the MMS creation mode: Free, Restricted, or Warning. Email (or Internet Email) enables you to review and create email – Restricted: you can only create and submit messages with content using various email services. You can also receive text message that is supported by the recipient device.
  • Page 104 Creating an Internet Email Account Tap Next to automatically configure the account. – or – From the Home screen, tap (Applications)  (Email). Tap Manual setup to configure your connection settings manually (POP3 or IMAP). Follow the on-screen prompts If this is the first email account on your phone, enter your and enter the information specific to your email provider.
  • Page 105: Composing Email

    Opening an Email To add additional carbon copy recipients, press then tap Add Cc/Bcc. From the Home screen, tap (Email).  • Use the Cc field to carbon copy additional recipients. Tap the account name field (upper-left) to open the email •...
  • Page 106: Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook)

    Configuring Email Settings • Email notifications: Activates the email notification icon to appear within the Notifications area of the status bar when new email is From the Home screen, tap (Email).  received. Select an account. • Select ringtone: Plays a selected ringtone when a new email message is received.
  • Page 107 Setting Up a Microsoft Exchange Email Account Tap Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (from the add new email account screen). From the Home screen, tap (Email).  When prompted to provide additional detailed information, If this is the first email account on your phone, enter your enter an updated Domain, and confirm your User name and Email address and Password information.
  • Page 108 Composing Exchange Email Important!: Do not automatically accept the default entry as this is a guess From the Home screen, tap (Email). based on returned information.  Press and then tap Accounts. With the new server information entered, tap Next. Select an exchange email account.
  • Page 109 Configuring Microsoft Exchange Email Settings • If you attach an image to your email, you have the option to resize it prior to delivery. Choose from: Original, Large (70%), Medium Press and then tap Accounts and   (30%), or Small (10%). Once chosen, tap OK. sync.
  • Page 110 • Period to sync email to assign the sync range for your incoming • Email notifications enables the phone to display a status bar icon and outgoing email messages between your phone and your when new email messages have been received. external exchange server.
  • Page 111: Using Gmail

    Using Gmail To access other message folders, tap Inbox at the top left of the screen and tap a folder name (Outbox, Drafts, Trash, etc.) Gmail (Google Mail) is Google’s web-based email service. Gmail Refreshing Google Mail requires that you have a Google account, which can be configured when you first setup the phone or the first time you open a Google From within the Gmail message list, press and then...
  • Page 112 Organize messages by labels Gmail Options From the Gmail Inbox, tap a message to view the following You can organize your email by labelling your messages or adding stars to mark important messages. You can then sort messages options: by label filter. •...
  • Page 113 Creating an Additional Gmail Account If you already have other email accounts set up: From the Home screen, tap (Gmail).  Tap the account name field (upper-right) to open the email account list. Tap Add account and follow the steps listed in the previous section.
  • Page 114: Section 8: Multimedia

    Section 8: Multimedia This section explains how to use the multimedia features of your You can also tap the screen to move the focus to a desired phone, including the Camera/Camcorder and Music Player, and area of interest (focus indicator moves to the tapped area). how to manage your photos, images and sounds.
  • Page 115 The following shortcuts are available for the camera: (4) Settings: Edit shortcuts: allows you to set shortcut icons for the (1) Focus area: indicates the area of the image where the lens settings that you use the most. Drag the desired shortcut to is focused.
  • Page 116 Settings (continued): Focus mode: allows you to set this option to Auto focus, Macro, or Face detection. Panorama: takes a landscape photo by combining • several images. Press to take the initial image Auto focus: automatically focus the image at the •...
  • Page 117 Settings (continued): GPS tag (also known as Geotagging): Embeds location information into the picture file. (Only available in Camera White balance: adjusts the colour balance according to the mode.) lighting conditions: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, or Fluorescent. Shutter sound: allows you to set the Shutter sound to On or Off.
  • Page 118: Image Viewer Options

    Accessing Photos (8) Storage Location: indicates whether images are being When you take a picture, the file is saved in the Gallery. You can stores on the phone or a memory card. view your pictures at any time. Image Viewer Options From the Home screen, tap (Applications) ...
  • Page 119 • More: provides you with the additional options: – Copy: allows you to copy one or more pictures to a different folder. – Print: allows you to print the current image on a compatible Samsung printer. – Edit: launches the photo editor application. For more information, see “Photo Editor”...
  • Page 120: Photo Editor

    Assigning an Image as a Contact Icon Touch and drag the crop box anywhere on the picture. Touch and drag the sides of the crop box to zoom in or out From the Home screen, tap (Applications)  to create a cropped area. (Gallery).
  • Page 121 Use the following controls to edit your picture: Redo: move forward in the series of editing steps that have been performed (only available when Undo has been used to move backward in the sequence). Selection Size: allows you to set the size of the selection tool to Small, Medium, or Large.
  • Page 122: Using The Camcorder

    Using the Camcorder Camcorder Options In addition to taking photos, the camera also functions as a camcorder that allows you to record, view, and send high definition videos. Shooting Video Tip: When shooting video in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, it is recommended that you provide your subject with sufficient light by having the light source behind you.
  • Page 123 (3) Settings: Settings (continued): Edit shortcuts: allows you to set shortcut icons for the Recording mode: allows you to set the recording mode: settings that you use the most. Drag the desired shortcut to Normal: is limited only by available space on the •...
  • Page 124: Accessing Videos

    White balance: adjusts the colour balance according to the (6) Camcorder button: tap to start and stop video recording lighting conditions: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, or (Camcorder mode only). Fluorescent. Video quality: allows you to set the image quality to: (7) Image viewer: opens the Image viewer and the last video Superfine, Fine, or Normal.
  • Page 125: Files

    Files (Gallery). Files allows you to manage your sounds, images, videos, Select a folder and tap a video icon to begin video playback. bluetooth files, Android files, and other memory card data in one – or – convenient location. This application allows you to launch a file if Touch and hold the video icon from the main Gallery to the associated application is already on your phone (ex: MP4).
  • Page 126: The Gallery

    • Press and then tap View as to change the way the files are Note: If you stored your files in folders (directories) on the phone and storage displayed on-screen. Choose from: List, List and details, or card, Gallery displays these folders as separate albums. Thumbnail.
  • Page 127: Using The Video Player

    Using the Video Player Tap OK. The Video Player application plays video files stored on the phone or Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased an SD card. This device is able to playback DivX videos. Movies From the Home screen, tap (Applications) ...
  • Page 128 Follow the When the Add or remove videos screen appears on the instructions in DivX computer, select the target destination for the registration Player to enter the video (either the microSD card or USB to save it to the registration code and phone) and click Start.
  • Page 129: Music

    Music Repeats the currently playing song. Playing Music shuffles the current list of songs randomly. From the Home screen, tap (Applications)  current list is played in order. (Music). If Music player tips display, tap Done. displays the current playlist List Touch a tab to select the music category: All, Playlists, shows the song currently playing, opens the music...
  • Page 130: Using Playlists

    Using Playlists Music Player Options The Music Player Settings menu allows you to set preferences for Playlists are used to assign music files into groups for playback. the music player, such as whether you want the music to play in Playlists can be created using the Music player on this device, or the background, sound effects, and how the music menu displays.
  • Page 131: Transferring Music Files

    Tap the Playlists tab. Note: You can also add a song to any playlist by touching a holding the song name from the main screen to open the context menu and selecting Add Touch and hold a playlist entry to reveal the on-screen to playlist.
  • Page 132: Youtube

    Note: You can also touch and hold a song to reveal the on-screen context menu and tap Delete  YouTube YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos, and view them in MPEG-4 format. From the Home screen, tap (Applications) ...
  • Page 133: Section 9: Applications And Development

    AllShare This section outlines the various applications that are available on your phone. This application wirelessly synchronizes your Samsung mobile Applications phone with your TV, streams content and even keeps tabs on who calls or sends text messages with real-time, on-screen monitoring.
  • Page 134: Configuring Allshare Settings

    • Remote device allows you to receive and playback media stored Depending on the setting you changed, a pop-up screen externally (server, laptop, etc.) directly on your device. may display to restart AllShare. Tap Yes to continue. Configuring AllShare Settings Transmitting Media via AllShare The AllShare™...
  • Page 135: Calculator

    Calculator Calendar Using this feature you can use the phone as a calculator. The With the Calendar feature, you can consult the calendar by day, calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions; addition, week, or month; create events; and set alarms to act as reminders. subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Page 136: Contacts

    Camera For more information, refer to “Synchronizing Contacts” on page 83. Use your 8.0 megapixel camera feature to produce photos in JPEG To manually sync calendar events: format. The Camcorder shoots High Definition video in an MP4 format. Press and then tap Accounts and From the Home screen, tap (Applications)
  • Page 137: Email

    Email Gmail Email enables you to review and create email using various email Gmail (Google Mail) is a web-based email service. Depending on services. The device alerts you when you receive an email your synchronization settings, Gmail can automatically message. synchronize with your Gmail account on the web.
  • Page 138: Kies Air

    Kies air Press Add friends.  Kies air allows you to sync your Windows PC wirelessly with your Tap Select from Contacts or Add via email address. phone provided they are both on the same Wi-Fi network. You Tap a contact or enter an email address, then tap Add can view and share call logs, videos, photos, music, bookmarks, friends.
  • Page 139: Maps

    Maps • My Places: allows you to see locations you have marked as favourites. Press and hold on a location and when the screen Google Maps allow you to track your current location, view displays the address box, tap the box to open the details screen real-time traffic issues, and view detailed destination directions.
  • Page 140: Opening Maps

    Press and then tap (Settings) Explore Nearby, or Add.) A list of places within the chosen or   entered category displays. Location and security. • Layers: allows you to switch map views: Tap Use wireless networks to enable location determination –...
  • Page 141: Market

    • Latitude: lets you and your friends share locations and status applications by category, a list of games, a link to search, and a messages with each other. It also lets you send instant messages link to My apps (applications that you have already downloaded). and emails, make phone calls, and get directions to your friends’...
  • Page 142: Memo

    Note: Use caution with applications that require access to any personal data Note: Applications are arranged in alphabetical order if View Type is set to or use significant amounts of data. You are responsible for using the Alphabetical grid or Alphabetical list. New applications appear at the end application on the phone and the amount of data.
  • Page 143: Messaging

    Selections are: Camera or Lock: locks the memo so it cannot be deleted. – – Print:prints the memo on a Samsung printer. Gallery. Tap the Add location area of the screen, enter text, then tap Done.
  • Page 144 Tap the Tap to add text area of the screen and enter text Select a diary. then tap Done. Press and select one of the following options: Tap the weather data icon in the top right corner and select • Create: creates a new diary entry. a weather condition from the list to describe the weather •...
  • Page 145: Music

    Music Important!: To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions: This application allows you to play music files that you have stored - inside a building or between buildings on your microSD card. You can also create playlists. - in a tunnel or underground passage - in poor weather From the Home screen, tap...
  • Page 146 Navigation – Traffic: (available only in selected areas) Real-time traffic conditions are displayed over roads as color-coded lines. From the Home screen, tap (Navigation).  – Satellite: displays Google Earth satellite image. Satellite images are If this is the first time the application has been opened, read not real-time.
  • Page 147: News & Weather

    News & Weather Photo Editor The News & Weather application allows you to view the news and This application provides basic editing functions for pictures that weather for your area. you take on your phone. Along with basic image tuning like brightness, contrast, and color it also provides a wide variety of From the Home screen, tap (Applications)
  • Page 148: Polaris Office

    Tap the name of a place to view the address, phone On its initial launch, tap an available tab: number, website address, photos, reviews, directions, and • New: creates a new office document. more. • My Files: This is where you keep your documents on this device. You can manage documents, or send them to others, and upload –...
  • Page 149: Samsung Apps

    Samsung Apps page 165. Social Hub Samsung Apps allows you to easily download an abundance of useful applications to your phone and to keep them updated. Allows you to easily and intuitively satisfy all of your Featuring a wealth of games, news, reference, social networking, communication needs from within a single-user interface.
  • Page 150: Tags

    If this is the first time Social Hub has been opened, the Read the on-screen tutorial screen and follow the navigation Welcome to Social Hub page describes all of the available instructions. features. Tap Setup now to setup your Social Hub account. Turning on the NFC feature: If the application has previously been opened, tap Add From the Home screen, tap...
  • Page 151: Task Manager

    If desired, enter Task, Priority, Reminder, and Notes then tap Note: Note: The greater the number of applications running on your phone, the Save. greater the energy drain on your battery. At the Task list screen, press to display the following Shutting Down Applications options: From the Home screen, tap...
  • Page 152: Videos

    Videos Tap Stop to stop recording. The file automatically saves to the Voice list. The Video Player application plays video files stored on your microSD card. To share a recorded file, from the Recorded files page, press From the Home screen, tap (Applications) ...
  • Page 153: Web

    For more information, refer to “Using Voice Talk” on page 50. • Caption font size allows you to set the font size used by on- screen captions. Choose from: Small, Medium, Large, or Extra Large. Opens the browser to start surfing the web. The browser is fully •...
  • Page 154: Section 10: Connections

    Section 10: Connections Your phone is equipped with features that allow you to quickly To scroll through a website, sweep the screen with your connect to the web, Bluetooth devices or a PC. finger in an up or down motion. To return to the previous page, press Your phone is equipped with a Google browser to navigate the Browser Options...
  • Page 155: Search The Internet

    Scroll across the screen to view the currently active changing these options. See “Browser Settings” on page 149. windows and tap an entry to launch the selected Internet – Print: provides print access on compatible Samsung printers. window. Search the Internet next to the listing to delete the window.
  • Page 156: Adding Bookmarks

    • List/Thumbnail view: Select Thumbnail view (default) to view a • Set as homepage: Sets the bookmark to your new homepage. thumbnail of the webpage with the name listed, or select List view Adding Bookmarks to view a list of the bookmarks with Name and URL listed. From the Home webpage, tap ...
  • Page 157: Browser Settings

    Using Most Visited At the confirmation window, tap OK. Emptying the Cookies The Most visited list provides you with a list of the most visited websites. These entries are used to return to previously unmarked A cookie is a small file placed on your phone by a visited website. web pages.
  • Page 158 • Block pop-up windows: Prevents popup advertisement or • Clear all cookie data: Deletes all current browser cookie files. windows from appearing on-screen. Remove the checkmark to • Remember form data: Allows the device to store data from any disable this function. previously filled out forms.
  • Page 159: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth Status Indicators About Bluetooth The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows Displays when Bluetooth is active. you to connect wirelessly to a number Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled Displays when Bluetooth is connected (paired) and handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless devices.
  • Page 160 Pairing Bluetooth Devices Tap the Device name, Visible, and Scan for devices fields to set the options. The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device. To change your Bluetooth name: When you pair devices, they share a passkey, allowing for fast, Verify Bluetooth is active.
  • Page 161 The external device must accept the connection and enter Note: Disconnections are manually done but often occur automatically if the your device’s PIN code. paired device goes out of range of your phone or it is powered off. Once successfully paired to an external device, Deleting a Paired Bluetooth Device displays in the Status area.
  • Page 162: Enable Downloading For Web Applications

    PC Connections Touch and hold the entry from the list to display the on- screen context menu. You can connect your device to a PC using an optional PC data cable using various USB connection modes. Mass storage is the Tap Send namecard via Bluetooth and select a paired ...
  • Page 163: Kies Air

    Kies Air Note: To use any downloaded market application that requires a USB connection between your phone and your PC, you should first set the Kies Air allows you to sync your Windows PC wirelessly with your USB setting to Mass storage. phone provided they are both on the same network.
  • Page 164: Wi-Fi

    An Access Request prompt is displayed on your device. Tap • Language settings To exit the Kies air application, tap Stop on your device, the Remember for today checkbox if you will be using Kies then close the Web browser on your computer. air with the same PC later.Tap Allow to permit connection between the computer and device.
  • Page 165 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Tap Save to store the new information and connect to the target WAP. Press and then tap (Settings)   Wireless and network Wi-Fi settings.  Deactivating Wi-Fi The network names and security settings of detected Wi-Fi Press and then tap (Settings)
  • Page 166: Tethering

    USB tethering feature. If additional software or USB drivers Wi-Fi Advanced Settings are required, navigate to and select Support  http://www.samsung.ca Downloads. The Wi-Fi settings - Advanced menu allows you to set up many of Press and then tap (Settings) the device’s Wi-Fi services, including:...
  • Page 167: Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

    To disconnect tethering: Note the Network SSID name or enter a new SSID. Press and then tap (Settings)   By default, the connection is open and not secured. It is Wireless and network Tethering and portable hotspot.  recommended that you secure your hotspot -- tap the Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu to remove the Security field, select WPA2 PSK, enter a password and tap check mark and deactivate the feature.
  • Page 168 Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the device and select your phone hotspot from the network list. • The SSID name for your phone’s hotspot is determined by the entry in the Network SSID field. You can change the name by tapping Configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot Network SSID and ...
  • Page 169: Section 11: Time Management

    Section 11: Time Management This section describes how you can manage time using time- • Settings: displays a list of configurable settings (see below). related applications such as the Calendar, Alarm Clock, Analog or Creating a Calendar Event Digital clock, and the World clock. From the Home screen, tap (Applications) ...
  • Page 170: Clock

    Clock Tap Day views and select a type: Time grid, or Event list. This feature allows you to create alarms to ring at a specified time, Tap First day of week and select either Sunday or Monday. track time in other parts of the world, use a stopwatch, set a timer, Tap Hide declined events to activate this option.
  • Page 171 Tap the Alarm type field and select: Melody, Vibration, • Duration selects the length of time the alarm plays the nature tone at slowly increasing volume. Vibration and melody, or Briefing. • Tone selects the nature sound used as the alarm tone. Slide the slider bar in the Alarm volume field left or right to Tap the Name field and enter a name for this Alarm.
  • Page 172: World Clock

    World Clock Tap Restart to restart the count. This feature allows you to view the time in other parts of the world. Tap Reset to reset the counter. From the Home screen, tap (Applications) Setting a Timer  (Clock). From the Home screen, tap (Applications) ...
  • Page 173: Section 12: Changing Your Settings

    Section 12: Changing Your Settings Wi-Fi This section explains the various settings for your phone. Wireless and Networks To turn Wi-Fi on: Flight mode Press and then tap (Settings)   Wireless and network Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi. A check  ...
  • Page 174 use WPS, the connecting device must support WPS and be Note: An SSID is a unique key that identifies a wireless LAN. Its purpose is to compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security. WPS can stop other wireless equipment from accessing your LAN — whether automatically set up a random network name and WPA wireless accidentally or intentionally.
  • Page 175: Bluetooth Settings

    When prompted to complete the connection, tap OK. The Press to erase the current device name and enter a status field now reads “Connected” and the connected new name for this device using the keyboard. device is shown within the Wi-Fi Direct devices listing. Tap OK to confirm your setting.
  • Page 176: Usb Utilities

    Establish a VPN name (a name for this connection). Note: You can not mount your phone’s microSD card to your computer while Set the VPN server. using the USB tethering feature. If additional software or USB drivers are required, navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads Enable encryption (if desired).
  • Page 177 Set the DNS search domains. Establish a VPN name (a name for this connection). Set the VPN server. To establish a L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol): Tap Add L2TP VPN. Enable L2TP secret. Establish a VPN name (a name for this connection). Set L2TP secret.
  • Page 178 Mobile networks Tap Data roaming to allow/not allow connection to data services while roaming outside your network. green Before you use applications such as Google Maps and find your location or search for places of interest, you must enable the checkmark indicates the feature is enabled.
  • Page 179: Call Settings

    Tap GSM only. A check mark displays next to this option to Tap Select automatically to automatically select a network indicate that it is active. connection. Tap Default setup and tap Manual to locate and connect to a To restrict your connection to 3G network speed only network manually or Automatic to allow the device to Press and then tap...
  • Page 180 • Call alert: allows you to assign call alert tones and activate call • Hearing aids: allows you to enable/disable hearing aid alerts and vibration. compatibility. For more information, refer to “Hearing aids” on page 173. – Answer vibration: vibrates the phone when the called party answers. •...
  • Page 181: Additional Settings

    TTY Mode Tap the Hearing aids field to activate the feature (green check mark), or deactivate the feature. Off is the default A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard setting.
  • Page 182: Sound Settings

    The following options display: Note: Not all SIM cards use a PIN2 code. If your SIM card does not, this menu Silent mode does not display. The PIN2 code is provided by your carrier. Entering an incorrect PIN2 Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from code multiple times can cause the phone to lock.
  • Page 183: Vibration Intensity

    Phone Ringtone Note: The Phone vibrate setting is independent of other call sounds settings. For example, if you have Silent mode enabled along with vibrate, your To select a voice call ringtone: phone won’t play a ringtone, but will vibrate for an incoming call. Press and then tap (Settings)
  • Page 184: Display Settings

    Display Settings Tap Audible touch tones or Audible selection. A check mark displayed next to these features indicates active status. In this menu, you can change various settings for the display, such as the font, orientation, pop-up notifications, puzzle lock, Screen Lock Sounds animation, brightness, screen timeout, and power saving mode.
  • Page 185: Power Saving Mode

    • Animation: determines whether any window elements animate. Touch and slide the on-screen slider to adjust the level and Selections are: No animations, Some animations, or All tap OK. animations. Horizontal Calibration • Screen timeout: adjusts the delay time before the screen automatically turns off when inactive.
  • Page 186 This feature allows you set the phone to automatically switch to • Turn Off GPS to disable the GPS location system when not in use. power saving mode when the battery is low and configure additional power saving options. • Turn off Sync to disable the feature when the phone is not synchronizing with the server.
  • Page 187: Location And Security

    Location and Security Tap Use sensor aiding. For more information, refer to “Enabling a Location source” on page 131. The Location and Security settings allow you to configure phone location and security settings. Set up Screen Lock Use Wireless Networks To secure data and limit phone access, you can set the phone to Before you use applications such as Google Maps to find require a screen unlock pattern, PIN number, or password each...
  • Page 188 Begin drawing a pattern by touching your first on-screen Tap Set up screen lock. point. Then, without removing your finger from the screen, Tap PIN. drag your finger over adjacent points until the gray trace line Enter a PIN number using the numeric keypad and touch joins each point and they are highlighted with a green circle.
  • Page 189: Device Administration

    Timeout Note: You must activate SIM card lock in order to change your SIM PIN code. Sets the time delay before the screen is locked when turned off. To change an existing SIM Card PIN: Use Tactile Feedback Tap Change SIM PIN. When enabled, the phone vibrates as feedback while drawing the unlock pattern, entering PIN numbers, or entering the password.
  • Page 190: Applications

    Applications Tap Select device administrators to begin configuring this setting. This phone can be used for Android development. You can write applications in the SDK and install them on this device, then run Select an administrator device and follow the prompts. the applications using the hardware, system, and network.
  • Page 191 Moving Third-party Applications to your SD Card Press and then tap (Settings)   Applications Manage applications.  Your phone’s built in memory can be augmented by using a microSD card to store additional data. It is possible to move some Clearing Application Cache and Data applications to the internal microSD card.
  • Page 192: Development

    “mock” GPS coordinates in order to test GPS applications. Samsung Apps Battery Use Select how you are notified of new applications in Samsung Apps: This option provides a graphical display of the battery power used Off (no notification), Wi-Fi only, or Packet data.
  • Page 193: Accounts And Synchronization

    Accounts and Synchronization Synchronizing a Google Account Your phone provides the ability to synchronize data from a variety By default, there are no accounts managed by the device. They of different sources or sites, including Google, a corporate must be manually added. Microsoft Exchange Email Server, and other social sites such as To manage an existing Google account: Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace.
  • Page 194: Motion Settings

    – or – To configure the Google management settings: Press and then tap (Settings)   Press and then tap (Settings)   Accounts and sync. Accounts and sync. within the Google account field to reveal the Locate the email account containing the events you wish to account’s synchronization settings screen.
  • Page 195: Privacy Settings

    Activate and configure any of the following motion features. Tap Automatic restore to assist in the re-installation of a Turn over to mute: mute incoming calls and playing sounds by turning • previously installed application (including preferences and the phone over. data).
  • Page 196: Storage

    Storage Select Input Method From this menu you can view the phone’s available memory space There are two input methods available: Samsung keypad and and the total and available space on an inserted memory card, and Swype. mount or unmount the SD card.
  • Page 197: Samsung Keypad Settings

    Swype Advanced settings About Advanced settings provide access to Swype operation Provides information about the current Swype application version. parameters. Samsung Keypad Settings • Word suggestion: uses a built-in word database to predict words Press and then tap (Settings) ...
  • Page 198 Tap the Regional correction field to automatically correct Tap the Tutorial field to view a short tutorial on use of the mistyped words according to normal spelling for your Samsung keyboard. region. XT9 Advanced Settings Tap the Recapture field to re-display the word suggestion list The following XT9 Advanced settings are available when the XT9 when you select the wrong word from the list.
  • Page 199: Voice Input And Output Settings

    (options depend on the chosen • Default engine: sets the speech synthesis engine that will be used for the spoken text. Choices include: Samsung TTS and recognition engine). Pico TTS. Configuring Text-to-speech •...
  • Page 200: Accessibility

    Accessibility Tap The power key ends calls to activate this feature (indicated by a green check mark). Lets you enable and disable downloaded accessibility applications that aid in navigating your Android device, such as TalkBack (uses Dock Settings synthesized speech to describe the results of actions), KickBack This menu allows you to assign external speakers when the device (provides haptic feedback for actions), and SoundBack (plays is docked.
  • Page 201: About Phone

    Tap Select time zone, then touch a time zone. • Legal information: displays the applicable Open source licenses and Google legal information for this phone. This information Tap Set time and use the plus and minus icons to set Hour clearly provides copyright and distribution legal information and facts as well as Google Terms of Service, Terms of Service for and Minute.
  • Page 202: Search Settings

    Search Settings You can use your phone's search preferences to configure some aspects of Google Web search (for example, whether it makes suggestions below the Quick Search Box as you type), and what phone features you want to include in searches. Press and then tap (Search).
  • Page 203: Section 13: Health And Safety Information

    Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Keep phone from children and pets Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small cause serious injuries or damage to your phone.
  • Page 204: Safety Precautions

    Turn off your phone whenever directed by in a certain area. warning signs or instructions. Your phone could cause explosions Use only Samsung-approved accessories or fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and transfer areas or Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause blasting areas.
  • Page 205: Warranty Disclaimer: Proper Use Of A Touch Screen Handset

    manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference Your phone may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields. Do • problems you experience. not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for Protect batteries and chargers from damage extended periods of time.
  • Page 206: Important Usage Information

    Understanding How Your Phone Operates FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s PROPERTY DAMAGE. turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Page 207: Radio Frequency Safety

    Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals with your To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, • fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth. please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local, free battery return system.
  • Page 208 Acknowledging special precautions and Industry Canada Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) notice The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless handset. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, Rules.
  • Page 209: Section 14: Warranty Information

    1 Year introduced into the Product; (j) any other acts which are not the fault of SAMSUNG; or (i) Product used or purchased outside the United States or What is Not Covered? This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper Canada.
  • Page 210 SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified. such Product. What are SAMSUNG's Obligations? During the applicable warranty What Are The Limits On Samsung's Warranty/liability? EXCEPT AS period, SAMSUNG will repair or replace, at SAMSUNG’s sole SET FORTH N THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTA NED HEREIN, option, without charge to Purchaser, any defective component part PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS,"...
  • Page 211 WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE L MITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO WARRANTY WHICH PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND W LL YOU. N ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ALWAYS BE CONSTRUED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULT NG FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, L MITED AS THE LAW PERMITS.
  • Page 212 Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc.
  • Page 213 Index Numerics Alerts on Call Files AllShare Gallery 3 Sec Pause Configuring Settings Google Mail Adding Receiving Media Google Maps Transmitting Media Google Search Android System Recovery Kies air Accessing Answer Vibration Latitude Recently-used applications Answering a call Memo Voice mail Answering Key memo Accounts...
  • Page 214 Using the Camera Installing Scanning for other Devices Video Player Low Battery Indicator Sending Contact Information Videos Removal Sending Contacts Via Voice Command Saving Power Sending Namecard Voice Recorder Wall Charger Set Visibility Voice Search Battery Cover Settings Voice Talk Removal Status indicators YouTube...
  • Page 215 Settings Calls Contact Menus Calibration Making a Options Call Alert Multi-party Contacts Call Answering/Ending Muting Adding a Number to Existing Call Barring Camcorder Adding Your Facebook Friends Call Forwarding Accessing the Video Folder Additional Options Configuring Options Default Storage Location Call Functions Shooting Video Deleting...
  • Page 216 Copying Contact Overview Entering Text Corporate Email Registering Your DivX Device Using SWYPE Account Synchronization Registration Code Erasing files from Add Account Downloading Memory card Creating a Playlist New application Exchange Email Creating and sending Downloads Account Setup Messages Internet Downloads Composing Customizing Other Downloads...
  • Page 217 Retrieving Password Home Set Search Engine Home Key Gallery Signing into Your Account Home Screen Opening Google mail Overview Getting Started see also Gmail Wallpaper Battery Google Maps Home screens Battery Cover Enabling a location source Customizing Locking/Unlocking the Phone Opening a map Horizontal Calibration microSD card...
  • Page 218 Indicator icons Erasing Memory Usage International Call Low battery indicator Merge Calls International calls Merge with Google Making Message Making Internet Options Emergency Calls Search Read International calls Internet Call Reply New call Internet Downloads Thread Options Managing Applications Internet Email Threads Clearing Application Cache Message Search...
  • Page 219 microSD Card Multi-party call Through Screens Insertion Setting up Network connection Removal Multi-party calls Adding a new Microsoft Exchange Music New applications Mini Diary Adding Music Downloading Deleting an entry Creating a Playlist News & Weather Options Editing a Playlist Settings Making a Song a Ringtone Turning On...
  • Page 220 Primary Shortcuts Adding and Deleting Pause Dialing Safe Mode Proximity Sensor Phone Samsung Keyboard Activation Icons Settings Switching on/off XT9 Advanced Settings Phone number Recently-used Applications Samsung Keypad Finding Accessing ABC Mode Phone Ringtone Redialing the last number Changing the Input Type...
  • Page 221 SD card Adding from Home Screen Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) Mounting the Deleting from a Screen Speed Dial Unmounting Managing Changing an entry Search Engine Primary Making a call Select Language SIM Card Removing an entry Sending a Namecard Changing Exisitng PIN Setting up entries Set as Importing and Exporting...
  • Page 222 Front View Videos Home Options Tags Unmounting Voice Actions Task SD card Voice Command Tethering Usage Using Activating Battery Voice Input Recognition Active Icon Memory Voice mail Disconnecting Accessing Text Input Mass Storage Accessing from another phone Methods Utilities Setting up Text Input Method USB Connections Voice Talk...
  • Page 223 Web applications enable downloading Yahoo! Widgets YouTube Adding and Removing High Quality Mini Diary Settings Moving to a Different Screen Settings Stopwatch Wi-Fi About Activating Advanced settings Connecting to Deactivating Direct Connection Manually Adding Network Manually scan for network Settings Status icons WPS Button Wi-Fi Hotspot...

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