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Samsung GT-S5690 User Manual

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To install Kies (PC Sync)
1. Download the latest version of Kies from the
Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and
install it on your PC.
2. Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC.
Samsung Kies will launch automatically.
Refer to the Kies help for more information.
www.samsung.ca
English (CA). 04/2012. Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 1. Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your PC. 2. Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC. Samsung Kies will launch automatically. Refer to the Kies help for more information. www.samsung.ca English (CA). 04/2012. Rev. 1.0...
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  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    ● from software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. Refer to www.samsung.ca for the latest version of the user manual. Available features and additional services may vary by ● device, software, or service provider.

  • Page 4: Instructional Icons

    Samsung and their respective owners. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user. Please keep this manual for future reference.

  • Page 5: 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 thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, provincial laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 6 (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 liable or responsble for any data or content disclosed, reproduced, downloaded or distributed by the user of this equipment.
  • Page 7 Except as set forth in the express warranty contained on the warranty page enclosed with the product, the purchaser takes the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with respect to the...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ............. 11 Unpack ..................11 Install the SIM card and battery ........11 Charge the battery ............... 14 Insert a memory card ............16 Getting started ............19 Turn your device on and off ..........19 Get to know your device ............. 20 Use the touch screen ............
  • Page 9 Internet ................... 77 Maps ..................81 Latitude ................... 82 Places ..................83 Navigation ................84 YouTube .................. 85 Samsung Apps ..............86 Play Store ................86 News & Weather ..............87 Connectivity ............88 Bluetooth ................88 Wi-Fi ..................90 Wi-Fi Direct ................
  • Page 10 Tools ................. 98 Books ..................98 Clock ..................98 Calculator ................99 Downloads ................99 Google Search ..............100 My files .................. 100 Polaris Office ................ 101 Task manager ..............103 Voice Search ................. 103 Settings ..............104 Access the Settings menu ..........104 Wireless and networks ............
  • Page 11 Troubleshooting ..........116 Index ..............121 Contents...

  • Page 12: Assembling

    ● Quick Start guide ● Samsung Apps leaflet ● Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. The items supplied with your device and available ● accessories may vary depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 13 To install the SIM card and battery, If the device is on, press and hold [ ] and select Power → OK to turn it off. Turn the cover locking screw counter-clockwise with a coin or other object to unlock the back cover, and then remove the cover.
  • Page 14 Insert the battery. Replace the back cover and turn the screw clockwise to lock the cover. Ensure that the screw is unlocked when you replace the back cover. Ensure that the cover is completely closed and the screw is tightly fastened to avoid water damage. Assembling...

  • Page 15: Charge The Battery

    You can charge the device with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorized chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device.
  • Page 16 If your device is not charging properly, bring your ● device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the travel adapter from the device and then from the power outlet.

  • Page 17: Insert A Memory Card

    32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card.
  • Page 18 Your device supports only the FAT file structure for ● memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with a different file structure, your device will ask you to reformat the memory card. Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the ●...

  • Page 19: Remove The Memory Card

    › Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. → Settings → Storage → In Idle mode, select Unmount SD card → Remove the battery and the back cover. Remove the memory card. Replace the battery and the back cover.

  • Page 20: Getting Started

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

  • Page 21: Get To Know Your Device

    Get to know your device › Device layout Proximity sensor Earpiece Volume key Touch screen Home key Back key Menu key Multifunction jack Microphone Headset jack Flashbulb Speaker Camera lens Power/Reset/ Lock key Back cover Cover locking screw Internal antenna Getting started...
  • Page 22 › Maintain your water and dust resistant feature Your phone offers limited protection against accidental exposure to water in some conditions, but you should never intentionally immerse the phone in water. Do not expose your phone to high water pressures or any ●...

  • Page 23: Key Function

    › Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Power/ Access the quick menus (press and Reset hold); Reset the device (press and hold Lock for 8-10 seconds); Lock the touch screen. Open a list of options available on the Menu current screen;...
  • Page 24 Icon Definition EDGE network connected UMTS network connected Open WLANs available WLAN connected Bluetooth activated Bluetooth headset connected GPS activated Call in progress Call on hold Speakerphone activated Missed call Synchronized with the web Uploading data Downloading data Call forwarding activated Connected to PC USB tethering activated Getting started...
  • Page 25 Icon Definition Wi-Fi tethering activated No SIM card New text or multimedia message New email message New voice mail message New Gmail message Alarm activated Event notification Roaming (outside of normal service area) Silent mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Music playback in progress Music playback paused Error occurred or caution required...

  • Page 26: Use The Touch Screen

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

  • Page 27: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And Keys

    Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom in ● or out while viewing photos or web pages. Pinch: Place two fingers far apart, and then pinch them ● together. Your device turns off the touch screen when you do ●...

  • Page 28: Move Items On The Idle Screen

    › Add items to the idle screen You can customize the idle screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To add items to the idle screen, → Add or tap and hold the empty area on the Press [ idle screen.

  • Page 29: Use The Notifications Panel

    › Use the notifications panel In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator icons area and drag your finger down to open the notifications panel. You can activate or deactivate wireless connection features and access a list of notifications, such as messages, calls, events or processing status.

  • Page 30: Access Applications

    To add a new panel, select ● To change the order of the panels, tap and hold the ● thumbnail of a panel and drag it to the location you want. When you are finished, press [ ]. Access applications To access your device’s applications, In Idle mode, select to access the application list.

  • Page 31: Access Recent Applications

    › Organize applications You can reorganize the applications in the application list by changing their order or grouping them into categories to suit your preferences and needs. → Edit. In the application list, press [ Tap and hold an application. Drag the application icon to the location you want.

  • Page 32: Customize Your Device

    Customize your device Get more from your device by customizing it to match your preferences. › Set the current time and date In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Date and time. Set the time and date and change other options. ›...

  • Page 33: Change Your Ringtone

    In Idle mode, press [ an option. Select an image. Select Save or Set wallpaper. Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device. › Adjust the brightness of the display In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings →...
  • Page 34 If you forget your unlock code, bring your device to a ● Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security ● codes or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.

  • Page 35: Lock Your Sim Card

    Set an unlock password In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock → Password. Enter a new password (alphanumeric) and select Continue. Enter the password again and select OK. › Lock your SIM card You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied with your SIM card.

  • Page 36: Activate The Find My Mobile Feature

    Find my mobile feature will automatically send the contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover your device. To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for controlling the device from the web remotely. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings →...

  • Page 37: Enter Text

    Input method → a keyboard type (Samsung keypad or Swype). › Enter text using the Samsung keypad → Keypad types and select a text input Select method. You can select one of the key input methods (QWERTY or traditional keypad) or handwriting input methods.

  • Page 38: Enter Text Using The Swype Keypad

    Number Function Switch between Symbol/Number mode and ABC mode. Enter text by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language. Clear your input. Start a new line. Access the keypad settings; Change the keyboard type (tap and hold). Insert a space.
  • Page 39 Release the finger on the last character. When the word displays correctly, select to insert a space. If the correct word does not display, select an alternative word from the list that appears. Repeat steps 1-4 to complete your text. You can also tap the keys to enter text. ●...

  • Page 40: Copy And Paste Text

    Number Function Select language. Clear your input. Start a new line. Enter text by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language. Insert a space. › Copy and paste text While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications.

  • Page 41: Download Applications From Google Play

    Download applications from Google Play Your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications. Google Play (formerly Android Market) provides you an easy and quick way to shop for games and mobile applications. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ●...

  • Page 42: Download Files From The Web

    Download files from the web Files you download from the web can include viruses that will damage your device. To lessen your risk, only download files from sources you trust. Some media files include Digital Rights Management to protect copyrights. This protection may prevent you from downloading, copying, modifying, or transferring some files.
  • Page 43 › Set up a server account In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Accounts and sync. → Select Add account → an account type. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. › Activate automatic sync In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Accounts and sync.

  • Page 44: Communication

    Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customizing and using call-related features. › Make or answer a call You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end or reject calls.

  • Page 45: Answer A Call

    Answer a call When a call comes in, drag outside of the large circle. When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to mute the ringtone. To end the call, select End. Reject a call When a call comes in, drag outside of the large circle.

  • Page 46: Use Options During A Call

    › Use options during a call You can use the following options while a call is in progress: To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key up or ● down. To place a call on hold, select . To retrieve a held call, ●...

  • Page 47: View And Dial Missed Calls

    › View and dial missed calls Your device will display the number of calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, open the notifications panel and select the missed call. › Use additional features You can use various other call-related features, such as Fixed Dialing Number (FDN) mode or call diverting.

  • Page 48: Messaging

    Set call waiting Call waiting is a network feature to alert you of an incoming call while you are on a previous call. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Call Settings Additional settings Call waiting. Your →...

  • Page 49: Send A Text Message

    › Send a text message In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select New message. Add recipients of your message. Enter phone numbers manually, separating them with a ● semicolon or a comma. Select phone numbers from the lists by selecting the ●...

  • Page 50: Listen To Voice Mail Messages

    Select and add an item. You can select a file from the file list or create a new photo, video, or sound file. Select Send to send the message. › View a text or multimedia message In Idle mode, open the application list and select Your messages are grouped into message threads by contact, like a messenger.

  • Page 51: Gmail

    Gmail ™ You can retrieve new email messages from Gmail to your Inbox. When you access this application, the Inbox screen appears. The total number of unread messages displays in the title bar and unread messages display in bold. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ●...

  • Page 52: View Email Messages

    › View email messages In Idle mode, open the application list and select Gmail. Select an email message. From the message view, use the following options: To reply to the message, select ● → To reply to the message including all recipients, select ●...

  • Page 53: Email

    Filter messages → Go to labels. From the Inbox screen, press [ Select the label of the messages you want to view. Email Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or company email account. › Set up an email account In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email.

  • Page 54: View An Email Message

    Add recipients of your message. Enter email addresses manually, separating them with a ● semicolon. Select email addresses from the lists by selecting the ● options under the recipient field. Select the subject field to enter a subject. Select the text input field to enter your email text. Select Attach and attach a file.

  • Page 55: Talk

    From the message view, use the following options: To move to the previous or next message, select or . ● → Move To move the message to another folder, press [ ● to folder. → Delete. To delete the message, press [ ●...

  • Page 56: Social Hub

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

  • Page 57: Entertainment

    Entertainment Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels (3.2 megapixels) and videos at resolutions up to 640 x 480 pixels. To use the camera, you must first insert a memory card. The camera interface appears only in the landscape ●...
  • Page 58 Number Function Change the shooting mode. Change the scene mode. Change the flash setting. Change the camera settings. View the number of photos you can take (according to available memory); This icon is shown only when the number is less than 300.
  • Page 59 › Capture a photo by using preset options for various scenes Your camera provides you with predefined settings for various scenes. You can simply select the proper mode for your shooting conditions and subjects. For example, when you take photos at night, select the night mode that uses an extended exposure.

  • Page 60: Customize Camera Settings

    › Capture a panoramic photo You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama shooting mode. This mode is convenient for photographing landscapes. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera to turn on the camera. Rotate the device counter-clockwise to landscape view. →...

  • Page 61: Record A Video

    Option Function Resolution Change the photo resolution. Adjust the colour balance according to White balance lighting conditions. Effects Apply a special effect. Metering Select a type of exposure meter. Image quality Set the quality level for your photos. → Before taking a photo, select to access the following settings: Setting...
  • Page 62 Select to switch to the camcorder. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Number Function Change the recording mode (for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally). Change the flash settings. Change the camcorder settings. View the length of video that can be recorded (according to available memory);...

  • Page 63: Customize Camcorder Settings

    Select to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. The camcorder may not be able to properly record videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed. After recording videos, select to view the recorded videos. The last video recorded is shown. To view more videos, scroll left or right.

  • Page 64: Gallery

    → Before recording a video, select to access the following settings: Setting Function Guidelines Display guidelines on the preview screen. Set the camera to display each video after Review it is recorded. Use the menu Set to record a video by pressing [ key for Camera Reset Reset menus and shooting options.

  • Page 65: View A Photo

    › View a photo In Idle mode, open the application list and select Gallery. Select a folder. To change the view mode, select (photos) or (folders) at the top right of the screen. Select a photo to view. Videos are indicated by the icon at the center;...

  • Page 66: Music

    Add music files to your memory card Start by transferring files to your memory card: Download from the wireless web. p. 77 ► ● Download from a PC with Samsung Kies. p. 95 ► ● Receive via Bluetooth. p. 90 ►...
  • Page 67 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected. Move to a point of the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Restart playback; Scan backward in a file (tap and hold);...

  • Page 68: Use The Party Shuffle Feature

    You can control the music player with a headset. In ● Idle mode, press and hold the headset button to launch the music player. Press the headset button to start or pause playback. ™ SRS CS Headphone delivers a 5.1 surround sound ●...
  • Page 69 Adjust the following settings to customize your music player: Option Function Set whether or not to activate the 5.1 channel virtual 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected. Equaliser Select a default equalizer type. Entertainment...

  • Page 70: Personal Information

    Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts. › Create a contact In Idle mode, select Create.

  • Page 71: Find A Contact

    Enter contact information. Select Save to add the contact to memory. › Find a contact In Idle mode, select Scroll up or down in the contact list. You can also drag your finger along the index that appears on the right side to quickly scroll through the list. Select a contact’s name.

  • Page 72: Create A Group Of Contacts

    › Create your namecard In Idle mode, open the application list and select → My profile. Press [ Enter your own personal details. Select Save. You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature.

  • Page 73: Copy Contacts

    › Copy contacts To copy contacts from the SIM card to your device, In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Import/Export → Import from SIM card. Press [ Select contacts to copy and select Import. To copy contacts from your device to the SIM card, In Idle mode, open the application list and select Import/Export Export to SIM card.

  • Page 74: Calendar

    To export contacts from your device to a memory card, In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Import/Export → Export to SD card. Press [ Select Yes to confirm. › View the communication log You can view the communication log of calls, messages, email or SNS threads.

  • Page 75: Create An Event

    › Create an event In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calendar. → More → Create. Tap a day and time slot, or press [ Enter the details of the event as required. Select Done. › View events To change the calendar view, In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calendar.

  • Page 76: Memo

    › Stop an event alarm If you set an alarm for a calendar event, the event alarm icon will appear at the specified time. Open the notifications panel from the top of the screen. Select a reminder to view more details about the event. To snooze or dismiss the reminder, select Snooze all or Dismiss all.

  • Page 77: Voice Recorder

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

  • Page 78: Web

    Web services require a data connection. Contact your service provider to choose the best data plan. Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. You may incur additional charges for accessing the ● web and downloading media files. For details, contact your service provider.
  • Page 79 The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. Number Function Enter the web address of a web page to access. Open a list of saved bookmarks, frequently visited pages and recent internet history. While browsing the web page, use the following options: To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread ●...

  • Page 80: Search For Information By Voice

    More → → To view the download history, press [ ● Downloads. → More → To customize the browser settings, press [ ● Settings. › Search for information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Internet.

  • Page 81: Recent History

    From the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark and use the following options: To open the web page in the current window, select Open. ● To open the web page in a new window, select Open in ● new window. To edit the bookmark details, select Edit bookmark.

  • Page 82: Maps

    Maps ™ Learn to use Google Maps to find your location, search the online map for streets, cities, or countries, and get directions. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Search for a specific location In Idle mode, open the application list and select Maps.

  • Page 83: Latitude

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

  • Page 84: Places

    Select Yes. When your friend accepts your invitation, you can share locations. → Map view. Press [ Your friends’ locations are marked with their photos on the map. Places Learn to search for a place around you. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 85: Navigation

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

  • Page 86: Youtube

    YouTube Learn to view and upload videos via YouTube. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Watch videos In Idle mode, open the application list and select YouTube. Select a video from the list. Rotate the device to landscape view.

  • Page 87: Samsung Apps

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

  • Page 88: News & Weather

    News & Weather Learn to view the weather information and read top news and other news articles. › View the weather information In Idle mode, open the application list and select News & Weather. Scroll right until Weather is highlighted at the top of the screen.

  • Page 89: Connectivity

    Bluetooth. If the devices are within range of one another, you can exchange information between them even if they are located in different rooms. Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, ● or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature.

  • Page 90: Send Data Using The Bluetooth Wireless Feature

    › Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and network Bluetooth settings Scan → → → devices. Select a device. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select OK.

  • Page 91: Wi-Fi

    › Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and network Bluetooth settings → → → Discoverable. Your device is visible to other Bluetooth devices for 120 seconds. When prompted, enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select OK (if necessary).

  • Page 92: Add A Wlan Manually

    Select a network under Wi-Fi networks. Enter a password for the network (if necessary). Select Connect. › Add a WLAN manually In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and network → Wi-Fi settings → Wi-Fi network. Enter the SSID for the network and select the security type.

  • Page 93: Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi Direct Learn to use the WLAN Direct feature to connect two devices via a WLAN without requiring an access point. › Connect your device to another WLAN device In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and network →...

  • Page 94: Share Your Device's Mobile Network Via Usb

    › Share your device’s mobile network via WLAN In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and network Tethering and portable → → hotspot. Select Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to activate the Wi-Fi tethering feature. Select Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings →...

  • Page 95: Gps

    The sharing method for the network connection may differ depending on the PC’s operating system. Your device is equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. Learn to activate location services. To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions: between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, or ●...

  • Page 96: Pc Connections

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

  • Page 97: Vpn Connections

    To disconnect the device from the PC, click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the Windows task bar and click the option to safely disconnect the mass storage device. Then remove the USB cable from the PC. Otherwise, you may lose data stored on the memory card or damage the memory card.
  • Page 98 Option Function Set IPsec pre- Enter a pre-shared key. shared key Enable L2TP Set to use the L2TP secret password. secret Set L2TP secret Enter the L2TP secret password. Select a user certificate that the VPN Set user server uses to identify you. You can certificate import certificates from the VPN server or download from the web.

  • Page 99: Tools

    Tools Books With Google Books, you can find more than 3 million free e-books and hundreds of thousands more to buy in the eBookstore. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Books. Log on to your Google account. Follow the on-screen instructions for using the Books application.

  • Page 100: Calculator

    › Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, Select Dismiss to stop the alarm. ● Select Snooze to repeat the alarm after a specified length ● of time. › Delete an alarm In Idle mode, open the application list and select Clock →...

  • Page 101: Google Search

    To delete a log, select the check box and then select Delete. Google Search You can search for applications and data in your device and specific data on the web. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Google Search.

  • Page 102: Polaris Office

    In Idle mode, open the application list and select Polaris Office. If you are launching this application for the first time, download the application from Samsung Apps and install it on your device. Register as an online user or skip the registration.

  • Page 103: Open A Document

    location. Select Save. › Open a document In Idle mode, open the application list and select Polaris Office. Select a folder under My files or Recent documents → document file. View the document as desired. Available options may vary depending on a document type.

  • Page 104: Task Manager

    Task manager With the task manager, you can view currently running applications and memory information. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Task manager. Use the following options: Active applications: View the list of all the applications ● currently running on your device.

  • Page 105: Settings

    Settings Access the Settings menu In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings. Select a setting category and select an option. Wireless and networks Change the settings for wireless network connections. › Flight mode Disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.

  • Page 106: Bluetooth Settings

    › Bluetooth settings Bluetooth: Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off. ● p. 88 ► Device name: Set a Bluetooth name for your device. ● Discoverable: Set your device to be visible to other ● Bluetooth devices. Scan devices: Search for available Bluetooth devices. ●...

  • Page 107: Call Settings

    Use only 2G networks: Set the device to connect only to a ● 2G network (saves battery but reduces data transfer speed). This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Network operators: Search for available networks and ●...

  • Page 108: Sound

    › Additional settings Caller ID: Display your caller ID to other parties for ● outgoing calls. Call waiting: Allow incoming call alerts when a call is in ● progress. Turn on proximity sensor: Set to turn on the proximity ● sensor during a call (turns off the LCD when the phone is close to your face to prevent accidental actuation).

  • Page 109: Display

    Display Change the settings for the display. Screen display: ● - Font style: Change the font type for the display text. You can download fonts from Android Market by selecting Get fonts online. - Home screen: Wallpaper: Select a background image for the idle screen. - Lock screen: Wallpaper: Select an image to display when the screen is locked.
  • Page 110 Set screen lock: Set the unlock security code. When you ● have set your security code, this option changes to Change screen lock. - None: Disable the screen lock. - Pattern: Set an unlock pattern to unlock the screen. - PIN: Set a PIN (numeric) to unlock the screen. - Password: Set a password (alphanumeric) to unlock the screen.

  • Page 111: Applications

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

  • Page 112: Accounts And Sync

    Accounts and sync Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation. Background data: Select this setting to use the auto sync ● feature. The auto sync will run in the background without opening applications and synchronize data. Auto sync: Set the device to synchronize contact, calendar, ●...
  • Page 113 › Select Input Method Select a default keypad type for text input. › Swype - Swype (swype settings): Set the device to use the Swype keyboard. Select Input Method: Change the keyboard type. How to Swype: Learn how to enter text with the Swype keyboard.

  • Page 114: Samsung Keypad

    Voice input: Activate the voice input feature to enter text ● by voice on the Samsung keypad. Auto-full stop: Set the device to insert a period when you ● double-tap the space bar. Tutorial: Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keypad. ● Settings...

  • Page 115: Voice Input And Output

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

  • Page 116: Date And Time

    Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how time and date are displayed on your device. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date will be reset. Automatic: Automatically update the time using network- ●...

  • Page 117: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is enabled, you Password must enter the password you set for the device.

  • Page 118: Calls Are Being Dropped

    If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your ● local Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power key for 8-10 seconds.

  • Page 119: Audio Quality Is Poor

    Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. ● Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. ● Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone ● number you are dialing. Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your device is turned on.
  • Page 120 Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile device must have sufficient battery power and a memory card to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try...

  • Page 121: Another Bluetooth Device Is Not Located

    Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are ● within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not established when you connect the device to a PC Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with ●...
  • Page 122 Index access codes 116 waiting 47 call waiting 47 alarms creating 98 camera deleting 99 capturing photos 56 stopping 99 customizing camcorder 62 battery customizing camera 59 recording videos 60 charging 14 installing 11 connections Bluetooth Bluetooth 88 PC 95 activating 88 VPN 96 finding and pairing with...

  • Page 123: Flight Mode

    & weather 87 adding items 27 adding panels 28 PC connections mass storage 95 internet Samsung Kies 95 see web browser phonebook creating contacts 69 getting directions 82 creating groups 71 searching for locations 81 creating your namecard 71...
  • Page 124 PIN lock 34 time and date, set 31 Polaris Office 101 touch screen locking 26 Samsung Apps 86 using 25 Samsung Kies 95 unpack 11 search 100 video player 64 settings videos about phone 115 playing 64 accessibility 114 recording 60...

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