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- Page 1 SGH-T899M User Guide www.samsung.com...
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Page 2: About This Manual
• Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung. • Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software. -
Page 3: Instructional Icons
No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting started Updating the device Device layout Buttons Communication Package contents Phone Installing the SIM or USIM card and People battery Messaging Charging the battery Email Inserting a memory card ChatON Turning the device on and off Holding the device Locking and unlocking the device Web &... - Page 5 Table of Contents Application & media stores Store Games Music Hub Utilities OneNote Calendar Family Story MiniDiary Office Alarms Calculator Wallet Travel & local Maps Settings About Settings system applications Troubleshooting...
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Page 6: Getting Started
Getting started Device layout Proximity/Light sensor Earpiece Front camera Power button Touch screen Start button Camera button Back button Search button Microphone Multipurpose jack Headset jack Microphone for speakerphone Flash Volume button Rear camera Back cover Speaker Main antenna... -
Page 7: Buttons
Getting started The microphone at the top of the device is active when you use the speakerphone. • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • Do not use a screen protector. It may cause sensor malfunctions. •... -
Page 8: Package Contents
• Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • Other accessories may not be compatible with your device. -
Page 9: Installing The Sim Card And Battery
Getting started Installing the SIM card and battery Insert the SIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery. Only microSIM cards work with the device. Remove the back cover. • Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. •... - Page 10 SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card. • Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.
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Page 11: Removing The Sim Card And Battery
Getting started Removing the SIM card and battery Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery. Push the SIM card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out. -
Page 12: Charging The Battery
Charge the battery before using it for the first time. Use the charger to charge the battery. A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device. - Page 13 • If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
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Page 14: Inserting A Memory Card
Getting started Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customizing these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges: • When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button. •... -
Page 15: Removing The Memory Card
Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data. -
Page 16: Turning The Device On And Off
Getting started Turning the device on and off When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device. •... -
Page 17: Locking And Unlocking The Device
Getting started Locking and unlocking the device When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device is automatically locked if it is not used for a specified period. To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Start button when the touch screen is turned off, and then drag the lock screen wallpaper up. -
Page 18: Basics
Basics Indicator icons The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common. Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming (outside of normal service area) Connected to EDGE network Connected to 3G (UMTS), HSDPA, HSPA or HSPA+ network * Connected to HSDPA, HSPA, or HSPA+ network *... -
Page 19: Using The Touch Screen
Basics Using the touch screen Use only fingers to use the touch screen. • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • Do not allow the touch screen to contact water. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water. - Page 20 Basics Dragging To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in on a part. Double-tap again to return. Flicking Flick left or right to see another panel.
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Page 21: Rotating The Screen
Basics Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in on a part. Pinch to zoom out. Rotating the screen Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation. •... -
Page 22: Start Screen
Basics Start screen The Start screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, shortcuts to applications, and others. Rearranging items Adding an application tile On the Start screen, scroll left, tap and hold an application icon, and then tap pin to start. Movinga tile Tap and hold a tile and drag it to a new location. -
Page 23: Applications Screen
Basics Switching between applications Tap and hold to view all running applications, and then select one from the applications. Closing an application Close applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance. Tap and hold , select an application, and then tap to close it. -
Page 24: Help+Tips
Basics Help+Tips Use this application to access help information and tips about how to use the device. Tap Help+Tips on the Applications screen. Use one of the following: • help: Select a topic to access help information. • tips: Select a topic to access useful tips. Entering text Use the Qwerty keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text. -
Page 25: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network
Basics Changing language keyboards You must add language keyboards to enter text in other languages. On the Applications screen, tap Settings, scroll to system, tap keyboard → add keyboards, and then select the language keyboards you want to use. Tap the language key to change language keyboards. Entering text by voice , speak into the microphone, and then tap go. -
Page 26: Setting Up Accounts
Basics Joining Wi-Fi networks On the Applications screen, tap Settings, scroll to system, tap WiFi, and then drag the WiFi networking switch to the right. Select a network from the list of detected Wi-Fi networks, enter a password if necessary, and then tap done. -
Page 27: Transferring Files
Basics Transferring files Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa. The following file formats are supported by some applications. Some file formats are not supported, depending on the version of the device’s software. •... -
Page 28: Securing The Device
Unlocking the device Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Start button, and enter the password. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Updating the device The device is set to download and install updates automatically. -
Page 29: Communication
Communication Phone Use this application to make or answer a call. Tap Phone on the Applications screen. Making calls Making a call Use one of the following methods: • history: Make a call from the history of incoming and outgoing calls. •... -
Page 30: During A Call
Communication During a call The following actions are available: • hold: Hold a call. Tap hold again to retrieve the held call. • add call: Dial a second call. • answer: Answer a second call. The first call is automatically placed on hold. This feature is available only if the call waiting service is active. -
Page 31: Rejecting A Call
Communication Rejecting a call When a call comes in, tap ignore, or press and hold the headset button. Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers On the Applications screen, tap Settings, scroll to system, tap call blocking, and then enter a number or select one from the contacts list. -
Page 32: People
Communication Ending a call Tap end call to end a call. Or press the headset button. People Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others. Tap People on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Creating a contact In all, tap , and then enter contact information. -
Page 33: Importing And Exporting Contacts
Communication Once a contact is selected, tap a phone number to make a call, or take one of the following actions. • text: Compose a message. • send email: Compose an email. Importing and exporting contacts Syncing with Microsoft accounts or social network sites If a contact is added or deleted on the device, it is also added to or deleted from the Microsoft or SNS accounts, and vice versa. -
Page 34: Messaging
Communication Contact groups Adding a new group → Group, enter a group name, and then tap In together, tap Adding contacts to a group In together, select a group, and then tap Managing groups Select a group, and then take one of the following actions: •... -
Page 35: Email
Communication Sending messages In threads, tap , add recipients, and then enter a message. Use the following methods to add recipients: • Enter a phone number. • Tap , and then select a contact. Use the following method to make a multimedia message: •... -
Page 36: Chaton
Use this application to chat with any device that has a mobile phone number. Tap ChatON on the Applications screen. Create the buddies list by entering phone numbers or email addresses of Samsung accounts, or selecting buddies from the list of suggestions. -
Page 37: Web & Network
Web & network Internet Explorer Use this application to browse the Internet. Tap Internet Explorer on the Applications screen. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Opening a new page → tabs → → tabs, and tap the page to select it. To go to different page, tap Bookmarks →... -
Page 38: Bluetooth
Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature. -
Page 39: Pairing With Other Bluetooth Devices
Web & network Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen, tap Settings, scroll to system, tap Bluetooth, drag the Status switch to the right, and detected devices are listed. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the auto-generated passkey on both devices to confirm. Sending and receiving data Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth. -
Page 40: Media
Media Music+Videos Use this application to listen to music and play videos or podcasts. Tap Music+Videos on the Applications screen. • Some file formats are not supported depending on the device’s software version. • Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding used. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play. -
Page 41: Camera
Media Creating music playlists Make a selection of songs to play. → save as playlist, enter a title, and then tap While playing a song, tap Playing videos Select a video category, and then select a video to play. Playing podcasts Select a podcast category, and then select a podcast →... -
Page 42: Taking Photos
Media Camera etiquette • Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission. • Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited. • Do not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people’s privacy. Taking photos Taking a photo Press the Camera button to take the photo. -
Page 43: Recording Mode
Media Recording mode Change the camera settings. Swtich to still mode. Open the video player to play videos. Switch between front and rear camera. Use other lenses. Zooming in and out Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. The zoom in/out effect is not available while shooting video. -
Page 44: Configuring Settings For Camera
Media Configuring settings for Camera → photo settings or video settings. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the mode used. • Focus Mode: Select a focus mode. Normal (default) is camera-controlled. Macro is for very close objects. -
Page 45: Photos
Media Photos Use this application to view images and videos. Tap Photos on the Applications screen. • Some file formats are not supported, depending on the software installed on the device. • Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded. Viewing images Launching Photos displays available folders. -
Page 46: Editing Images
Media Editing images When viewing images, tap and use the following functions: • edit: Edit the image. • add to favorites: Add the image to favourites. • save to SkyDrive: Upload the image to the SkyDrive storage. This feature may be labelled differently depending on the account settings. -
Page 47: Live Wallpaper
Media Live Wallpaper Use this application to allow the wallpaper to change periodically on the lock screen. Tap Live Wallpaper on the Applications screen. Tap choose picture, select a folder, select images, and then tap . To take a photo to add it to the slideshow, tap Tap yes to set the live wallpaper. -
Page 48: Now
Media Use this application to get weather forecasts, recent news articles, or stock information. Tap Now on the Applications screen. Viewing weather information Scroll to weather to view the current weather and forecast. → Add a city → To add the current location, tap →... -
Page 49: Application & Media Stores
Application & media stores Store Use this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device. Tap Store on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing applications Browse applications by category, or tap to search with a keyword. -
Page 50: Games
Application & media stores Games Use this application to purchase and download games. Tap Games on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Scroll to collection, and then select a game. To download more games, tap get more games. To access Xbox game services, scroll to xbox, and then sign in to your Xbox account. -
Page 51: Utilities
Utilities OneNote Use this application to create a note using images and voice recordings. Tap OneNote on the Applications screen. Composing notes , and then enter a note. To create a task list, tap To create a bulleted list, tap To insert an image, tap To insert a voice recording, tap The note is automatically saved when you exit. -
Page 52: Viewing A Note
Utilities Viewing a note Tap the note to open it. → share... To send the note to others, tap → pin to start. To add the note to the Start screen, tap → delete. To delete the note, tap To edit the note, tap the screen. To play the voice recording, tap... -
Page 53: Calendar
Utilities Calendar Use this application to manage events and tasks. Tap Calendar on the Applications screen. Creating appointments or tasks In day or agenda, tap , and then enter the appointment details. Enter a Subject and Location, specify which calendar to use or sync with, and enter the appointment details. To add more details, such as how often the event repeats or when an advance alert for the event appears, tap more details. -
Page 54: Family Story
Utilities Family Story Use this application to share your stories with people. Tap Family Story on the Applications screen. Adding members to your family , and then invite members. Creating stories , select a story category, enter details, and then tap to share the story. -
Page 55: Minidiary
Utilities MiniDiary Use this application to create a diary using images, text, and even geolocators. Tap MiniDiary on the Applications screen. Writing diary to create a diary entry. Change today's date. Select weather type. Select or take an image to add. Select a place on the map to add. -
Page 56: Office
Utilities Office Use this application to edit documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and presentations. Tap Office on the Applications screen. Creating documents In recent, tap , and then select a document type. Use the editing toolbar at the bottom of the screen to edit the document. →... -
Page 57: Alarms
Utilities Alarms Use this application to set wake-up calls and alarms for important events. Tap Alarms on the Applications screen. Turn this alarm on or off. Setting alarms , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, select an alarm ringtone, and then tap Stopping alarms Tap dismiss to stop an alarm. -
Page 58: Calculator
Utilities Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Applications screen. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator. Wallet Wallet for Windows Phone lets you store digital versions of your credit or debit cards, loyalty cards, membership cards, and coupons. -
Page 59: Travel & Local
Travel & local Maps Use this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions. Tap Maps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching for locations , enter an address, and then tap . -
Page 60: Settings
Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Applications screen. system Change the settings for the device’s system. ringtones+sounds • Ringer: Activate silent mode to mute all sounds, except media sounds and alarm ringtones. -
Page 61: Internet Sharing
Settings email+accounts Add or view email and SNS accounts. internet sharing Use the portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share the device’s mobile network connection with computers or other devices through the Wi-Fi network. lock screen • Background: Select an image to display when the screen is locked. •... -
Page 62: Airplane Mode
Settings Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off. tap+send Activate the NFC sharing to send data, such as images, websites, and contacts, to NFC- enabled devices. When you touch the back of your device to the back of another device, the selected data is sent to the other device automatically. -
Page 63: Battery Saver
Settings location Activate the GPS feature and make your current location available to any apps you’ve allowed to access it. kid’s corner Set to limit children’s access to media files or applications. Activating kid’s corner Drag the Kid’s Corner switch to the right to activate kids corner. Select files or applications to use in children’s corner, and then tap Accessing kid’s corner On the Settings screen, tap launch kid’s corner. - Page 64 Settings backup Set to back up settings and application data to the Microsoft server. date+time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date is reset.
- Page 65 Settings keyboard Change the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language. • Keyboard: – Suggest text: Set the device to predict words according to input and display word suggestions. – Highlight misspelled words: Set the device to automatically highlight misspelt words.
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Page 66: Ease Of Access
Settings language+region • Phone language: Select a display language for all menus and applications. • Country/Region: Select a country or a region for the display format. • Regional format: Select a region for the display format. This option affects the time and date format or units. -
Page 67: Find My Phone
Settings find my phone Set to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Microsoft account. phone update • check for updates: Check for new updates and update device software. •... -
Page 68: Additional Call Settings
Settings additional call settings • call forwarding: Divert incoming calls to another number. • call waiting: Allow incoming call alerts when a call is in progress. advanced text messages Set to receive cell broadcast messages. call blocking Reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically. Add phone numbers to the reject list. -
Page 69: Applications
Settings applications Change the settings for managing applications. background tasks View a list of running applications, or set an application to stop running in the background. games • Connect with Xbox: Set to upload game scores and achievements to Xbox Live. •... - Page 70 Settings messaging • Text message backup: Set to back up text messages to the Microsoft account. • SMS delivery confirmation: Set the network to inform you when your text messages are delivered. • MMS delivery confirmation: Set the network to inform you when your multimedia messages are delivered.
- Page 71 Settings Office • User name: Enter a user name to identify yourself in comments, notes and document tracking. • Open SharePoint links in the Office hub: Set to open SharePoint links in Office. • reset Office: Reset Office to the factory default values. people •...
- Page 72 Settings photos+camera • Tap screen to take pictures and videos: Set to tap the touch screen to take a photo and video. • Press and hold camera button to wake up the phone: Set to turn on the touch screen by pressing the Camera button.
- Page 73 Settings search This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • Use my location: Set to use the location information for better search results. • Send location information for Microsoft Tags: Set to use your location information for Microsoft Tags.
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Page 74: Troubleshooting
• Ensure that your hands are clean and dry when tapping the touch screen. • Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • Ensure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your local Samsung Service Centre. -
Page 75: Calls Are Being Dropped
Troubleshooting Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power button for 10-13 seconds. -
Page 76: Audio Quality Is Poor
Troubleshooting Audio quality is poor • Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. When dialing from contacts, the call is not connected •... -
Page 77: Error Messages Appear When Launching The Camera
Samsung Service Centre. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: •... -
Page 78: Another Bluetooth Device Is Not Located
• If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. • Ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer. - Page 79 Some content in this guide may differ from your device depending on the region or service provider. www.samsung.com English (CA). 10/2012. Rev. 1.0...
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