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  • Page 1 GT-S7560 user manual...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    ● or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and are subject to change without prior notice. Access the Samsung website ( www.samsung.com ) for the latest version of the manual. Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU ●...
  • Page 3 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 users. You may incur additional charges for data services, such as ●...

  • Page 4: Instructional Icons

    No part of this manual 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. Using this manual...
  • Page 5 Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered ● trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ™ ™ The Android logo, Google , Google Maps , Google ● ™ ™ ™ ™ Mail , YouTube , Google Play Store, Google Latitude ™ and Google Talk are trademarks of Google, Inc.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ............10 Unpack ....................10 Device layout ..................11 Keys ......................13 Insert the SIM or USIM card and the battery ......14 Charge the battery ................16 Insert a memory card (optional) ..........20 Getting started ..........23 Turn on or off your device ............
  • Page 7 Navigation ..................100 Local ..................... 101 Play Books ..................102 Play Movies ..................102 Play Magazines ................102 Play Store ................... 103 Samsung Apps ................104 YouTube ..................... 104 Connectivity ............. 107 USB connections ................107 Wi-Fi ..................... 109 Contents...
  • Page 8 Wi-Fi Direct ..................112 Mobile network sharing .............. 113 Bluetooth ................... 115 GPS ....................... 117 VPN connections ................118 Tools ..............121 Calculator ..................121 Clock ....................121 Downloads ..................124 My Files ....................124 Search ....................126 SIM Toolkit ..................126 Settings ............
  • Page 9 Security ....................132 Language and input ..............135 Back up and reset ................137 Date and time .................. 138 Accessibility ..................138 Developer options ................. 139 About device ..................140 Troubleshooting ..........141 Index ..............147 Contents...

  • Page 10: Assembling

    ● Battery ● Quick start guide ● Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer’s warranty. The items supplied with your device and available ● accessories may vary depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 11: Device Layout

    Device layout › Front view Number Function Earpiece Front camera lens Proximity sensor Volume key Home key Option key Multifunction jack Touch screen Back key Microphone 1. Active only when you use the speakerphone feature or record videos. Assembling...

  • Page 12: Rear View

    › Rear view Number Function Headset jack Power/Reset/Lock key Speaker Memory card slot GPS antenna Rear camera lens Flash Back cover Main antenna 2. Do not touch or cover the area around the antenna with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions. Assembling...

  • Page 13: Keys

    Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Power/ Access the device options (press and Reset hold); Reset the device (press and Lock hold for 8-10 seconds); Turn off and lock the touch screen or turn it on. Open the list of options available on the current screen;...

  • Page 14: Insert The Sim Or Usim Card And The Battery

    Insert the SIM or USIM card and the battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
  • Page 15 Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. ● If the memory card becomes lodged in the SIM card slot, you must take your device to a Samsung Service Centre to have the memory card removed. The SIM card slot of your device is only suited for ●...

  • Page 16: Charge The Battery

    You can charge the battery with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a computer with a USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables may cause batteries to explode or damage your device.

  • Page 17: Charge With A Travel Adapter

    When your battery is low, the device will emit a ● warning tone and show a low battery message. Recharge your battery to continue using your device. If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot ● turn on the device, even with the device charging. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before you try to turn on the device.
  • Page 18 If your device is not charging properly, take 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 electrical socket.
  • Page 19 About the battery charging icons When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current battery charging status: Charging Fully charged › Charge with a USB cable Before charging, ensure that your computer is turned on. Plug the small end (micro-USB) of the USB cable into the multifunction jack.

  • Page 20: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    32 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. 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.
  • Page 21 Your device supports only the FAT file structure for ● memory cards. If you insert a memory 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 22: Remove A Memory Card

    › Remove a memory card Ensure that the device is not currently accessing the memory card. In the application list, select Settings → Storage → Unmount SD card → Open the cover of the memory card slot. Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the device.

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Getting started Turn on or off your device Press and hold the Power key. Enter the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card and select OK (if necessary). If you are turning on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.

  • Page 24: Use The Touch Screen

    Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions for using the touch screen. Do not press the touch screen with your fingertips, ● or use sharp tools on the touch screen. Doing so may damage the touch screen or cause it to malfunction.
  • Page 25 Control your touch screen with the following actions: Touch once to select or launch a menu, option, or application. Tap and hold Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds. Drag Tap an item and move it to a new location.
  • Page 26 Flick Briskly scroll up, down, left, or right to move through lists or screens. Pinch Place two of your fingers far apart, and then pinch them together. Your device turns off the touch screen when you do ● not use it for a specified period. To turn on the screen, press the Power key or the Home key.

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

    Lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys When you do not use the device for a specified period, your device turns off the touch screen and locks the touch screen and the keys automatically to prevent unintended operations. To lock the touch screen and the keys manually, press the Power key.

  • Page 28: Indicator Icons

    › Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider. Icon Definition No signal Signal strength Connected to GPRS network Connected to EDGE network Connected to HSDPA network Wi-Fi AP connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS-based services in use Call in progress Missed call...

  • Page 29: Use The Notifications Panel

    Icon Definition Silent mode activated (mute) Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level › Use the notifications panel To open the notifications panel, tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards. To hide the panel, drag the bottom of the panel upwards.

  • Page 30: Move An Item On The Home Screen

    › Move an item on the Home screen Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to a new location. › Remove an item from the Home screen Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to the rubbish bin. Getting started...
  • Page 31 › Customise the quick access panel You can customise the quick access panel at the bottom of the Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts. To remove an application icon, tap and hold the icon, and ● then drag it to the rubbish bin. To add an application shortcut, tap and hold a new ●...

  • Page 32: Use Widgets

    › Use widgets Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. Some widgets connect to web services. Using a web- ● based widget may result in additional charges. The widgets available may vary depending on your ●...

  • Page 33: Access Applications

    Access applications Launch applications and take full advantage of features on your device. You can reorganise the application list to match your preferences, or download applications from the Internet to enhance your device’s functionality. On the Home screen, select Apps to access the application list.

  • Page 34: Uninstall An Application

    › Organise applications You can change the order of applications in the application list or group them into categories. In the application list, press the Option key and select Edit. Tap and hold an application icon. Organise applications: To move the application, drag it to a new location. ●...

  • Page 35: Launch Multiple Applications

    Launch multiple applications Your device allows you to multitask by running multiple applications at the same time. To launch multiple applications, press the Home key while using an application. Then select another application to launch from the Home screen. › Manage applications You can manage multiple applications with the task manager.
  • Page 36 › Turn on or off the touch tones In the application list, select Settings → Sound → Touch sounds. › Adjust the device’s volume Press the Volume key up or down. Select and drag the sliders to adjust the volume level for each sound.

  • Page 37: Change The Display Font

    › Select a wallpaper for the Home screen In the application list, select Settings → Wallpaper → Home screen. → Select an image folder an image. › Change the display font In the application list, select Settings Display Font → →...

  • Page 38: Lock Your Device

    You can lock your device by activating the screen lock feature. If you forget your password, take your device to a ● Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of passwords ● or private information, or other damages caused by illegal software.

  • Page 39: Lock Your Sim Or Usim Card

    Set an unlock password In the application list, select Settings Security → → Screen lock → Password. Enter a new password (alphanumeric) and select Continue. Enter the password again and select OK. › Lock your SIM or USIM card You can lock your device with the PIN that is supplied with your SIM or USIM card.

  • Page 40: Activate The Find My Mobile Feature

    To use this feature, you must create a Samsung account for controlling the device remotely via the Internet. In the application list, select Settings →...

  • Page 41: Enter Text

    Enter text You can enter text by speaking words into the microphone, by selecting characters on the virtual keypad, or by writing on the screen. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages.

  • Page 42: Enter Text Using The Samsung Keypad

    › Enter text using the Samsung keypad From a text field, tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards to open the notifications panel. Select Select input method → Configure input methods, and then select next to Samsung keyboard Portrait keyboard types →...

  • Page 43: Copy And Paste Text

    When entering text with the 3x4 keypad, you can use the following modes: Mode Function 1. Select to switch to ABC mode. 2. Select a corresponding virtual key until the appropriate character appears. 1. Select to switch to Number mode. 2.

  • Page 44: Communication

    Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call, or customising and using call-related features. To prevent accidental inputs, turn on the proximity ● sensor to lock the touch screen when you hold the device near your face.

  • Page 45: Answer A Call

    › Answer a call During an incoming call, select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle. To mute the ringtone, press the Volume key. Select End call to end the call. › Reject a call During an incoming call, select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle.

  • Page 46: Use A Headset

    › Use a headset Connect a headset to your device to answer and control calls conveniently. To answer a call, press the headset button. ● To reject a call, press and hold the headset button. ● To place a call on hold or retrieve a held call, press and hold ●...

  • Page 47: Use Options During A Video Call

    To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot ● hear you, select Mute. To converse with the other party via a Bluetooth headset, ● select Headset. To make a multiparty call (conference call), make or answer ● a second call, and then select Merge when connected to the second party.

  • Page 48: Set Auto Rejection

    To open the keypad, press the Option key and select ● Keypad. To converse with the other party via a Bluetooth headset, ● press the Option key and select Switch to headset. To deactivate the speakerphone feature, press the Option ●...
  • Page 49 Drag the Auto reject mode switch to the right. Select Auto reject mode → an option. Option Function All numbers Reject all calls. Auto reject Reject calls from phone numbers on numbers the auto reject list. Select Auto reject list. Select Create.

  • Page 50: Set Call Diverting

    › Set call diverting Call diverting is a network feature that sends incoming calls to a specified number. You can set this feature separately for several conditions. In the application list, select Phone. Press the Option key and select Call settings →...

  • Page 51: Set Call Waiting

    › Set call waiting Call waiting is a network feature that alerts you to an incoming call while you are on another call. This feature is available only for voice calls. In the application list, select Phone. Press the Option key and select Call settings →...

  • Page 52: Customise Call Settings

    › Customise call settings In the application list, select Phone. Press the Option key and select Call settings. Change the following options: Option Function Set to reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically. Call rejection You can add phone numbers to the auto reject list.
  • Page 53 Option Function Set whether or not the device Accessory settings answers calls automatically after → for call Automatic a specified period (available only answering when a headset is connected). Accessory settings Select the length of time that the → for call Automatic device waits before answering answering timer...
  • Page 54 Option Function Activate FDN mode to prevent Additional settings calls to phone numbers that are → Fixed Dialling not in the FDN list on the SIM or Numbers USIM card. Set to insert a prefix (area or Additional settings country code) automatically →...

  • Page 55: Messages

    Messages Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, and view or manage messages that you have sent or received. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. ›...

  • Page 56: View A Text Or Multimedia Message

    When you enter an email address, the device will convert the message to a multimedia message. Select the text field and enter your message text. To insert emoticons, press the Option key and select Insert smiley. Select and attach a file. Press the Option key and select Add subject, and then enter a subject.

  • Page 57: Google Mail

    Google Mail ™ Learn to send or view email messages via the Google Mail webmail service. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ● region or service provider. This feature may be labelled differently depending on ● your region or service provider. ›...

  • Page 58: Email

    From the message view, use the following options: To move to the next or previous message, scroll right or left. ● To add the message to the favourites list, select ● To reply to the message, select ● To reply to the message and include all recipients, select ●...

  • Page 59: Send An Email Message

    Select Next. To enter account details manually, select Manual setup. Follow the on-screen instructions. When you are finished setting up the email account, email messages will be downloaded to your device. If you have created two or more accounts, you can switch between them. Select an account name at the top of the screen, and then select the account from which you want to retrieve messages.
  • Page 60 Saved Email. To print the message via Wi-Fi or USB, press the Option key ● and select Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To create a new message, press the Option key and select ● Compose.

  • Page 61: Talk

    Talk Learn to send and receive instant messages to friends and ™ family with the Google Talk instant messaging service. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Set your status In the application list, select Talk. Select a Google account.

  • Page 62: Chaton

    › Start a conversation In the application list, select Talk. Select a contact from the friend list. The conversation screen opens. Enter and send your message. To add more contacts to the conversation, press the ● Option key and select Add to chat. To switch between active conversations, scroll left or ●...

  • Page 63: Messenger

    Messenger Learn to send and receive instant messages from friends and family with the Google+ messenger instant messaging service. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. In the application list, select Messenger. If you are launching this application for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.

  • Page 64: Entertainment

    Entertainment Camera Learn how to take and view photos and videos. The camera turns off automatically when you do not ● use it for a specified period. The memory capacity may differ depending on the ● scene or shooting conditions. ›...
  • Page 65 Number Function Change the camera settings. View photos you have taken. Take a photo. Use camera shortcuts. : Apply a special effect. ● : Change the shooting mode.  p. 67 ► ● : Change the flash setting: You can turn ● on or off the flash manually, or set the camera to use the flash when needed.
  • Page 66 To print the photo via Wi-Fi or USB, press the Option key ● and select Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To change the name of a file, press the Option key and ● select Rename.

  • Page 67: Change The Shooting Mode

    › Change the shooting mode You can take photos with various shooting modes. To change → the shooting mode, select an option. Option Function Set the device to recognise people’s faces Smile shot and help you take photos of them when they smile.
  • Page 68 Option Function Adjust the exposure value to change the Exposure value brightness. Select a focus mode. You can take close-up Focus mode photos, or set the camera to focus on the subject or human faces automatically. Select the length of the delay before the Timer camera takes a photo.

  • Page 69: Record A Video

    Option Function Set the camera to flip the image Save as flipped automatically when you take a photo with the front camera. Select a memory location for saving Storage captured photos. Reset Reset camera settings. › Record a video In the application list, select Camera. Drag the slider to switch to the camcorder.
  • Page 70 Number Function Record a video. Use camcorder shortcuts. : Apply a special effect. ● : Change the recording mode (for ● attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally). : Change the flash setting. ● : Switch to the front camera to record ●...

  • Page 71: Customise Camcorder Settings

    → Start slideshow. Tap the To start a slide show, select ● screen to stop the slide show. To delete the video, press the Option key and select Delete. ● To change the name of a file, press the Option key and ●...

  • Page 72: Video Player

    Option Function Video quality Select a quality level for your videos. Select a memory location for saving Storage recorded videos. Reset Reset camcorder settings. › Edit the shortcut icons You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently-used options. From the preview screen, tap and hold the shortcut area, →...

  • Page 73: Play A Video

    › Play a video In the application list, select Video Player. Select a video. Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Change the ratio of the video screen. Restart playback;...
  • Page 74 During playback, press the Option key to access the following options: To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ● press the Option key and select Scan for Nearby devices. To send the video to others or share it, select Share via. ●...

  • Page 75: Gallery

    Gallery Learn to view images and play videos saved in your device. Some file formats are not supported depending on ● the device’s software. If a file size exceeds the memory available, an error ● may occur when you try to open the file. Playback quality may vary by content type.
  • Page 76 To print the image via Wi-Fi or USB, press the Option key ● and select Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To change the name of a file, press the Option key and ● select Rename.

  • Page 77: Music Player

    During playback, press the Option key to access the following options: To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ● press the Option key and select Scan for Nearby devices. To send the video to others or share it, select Share via. ●...

  • Page 78: Play Music

    Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device or memory card: Download from the Internet.  p. 94 ► ● Download from a computer with Samsung Kies.  p. 107 ► ● Download from a computer with Windows Media Player. ●...
  • Page 79 Number Function Activate Shuffle mode. Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Select a sound effect. Restart playback; Skip to the previous file (tap within 2 seconds); Scan backwards in the file (tap and hold). Adjust the volume.

  • Page 80: Create A Playlist

    During playback, press the Option key to access the following options: To add music files to the quick list (for saving as a playlist), ● select Add to quick list. To listen to music via a Bluetooth headset, select Via ●...

  • Page 81: Customise Music Player Settings

    › Customise music player settings In the application list, select Music Player. Press the Option key and select Settings. Change the following options: Option Function SoundAlive Select a sound effect. Play speed Change the playback speed. Select music categories to show on the Music menu music library screen.

  • Page 82: Fm Radio

    FM Radio Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna. › Listen to the FM radio Plug a headset into your device. In the application list, select FM Radio.

  • Page 83: Record A Song From The Fm Radio

    Number Function Add the current radio station to the favourites list. Adjust the volume. Access services for the current station, such as downloading music files or calling the station. This option may be unavailable depending on your region. Fine-tune the frequency. ›...

  • Page 84: Add A Radio Station To The Favourites List

    › Add a radio station to the favourites list Plug a headset into your device. In the application list, select FM Radio. Select to turn on the FM radio. Scroll to a radio station. Select to add the station to the favourites list. ›...

  • Page 85: Personal Information

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

  • Page 86: Create A Group Of Contacts

    › Set a speed dial number In the application list, select Contacts → Contacts. Press the Option key and select Speed dial setting. → Select a location number a contact. You can call a speed dial number by tapping and holding the location number on the dialling screen.

  • Page 87: Copy A Contact

    › Copy a contact Copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device In the application list, select Contacts → Contacts. Press the Option key and select Import/Export → Import from SIM card. Select a memory location. Select contacts to copy, and then select Done. Copy contacts from your device to the SIM or USIM card In the application list, select Contacts...

  • Page 88: S Planner

    › Import or export a contact You can import or export files (in vcf format) to or from your device’s USB storage or a memory card. Import contact files In the application list, select Contacts Contacts. → Press the Option key and select Import/Export →...

  • Page 89: Create An Event Or Task

    › Create an event or task In the application list, select S Planner. Select Select an event type at the top of the screen. To create an event from a memo, select Quick add. This feature is available only for English and Korean. Enter the details of the event and select Save.

  • Page 90: View An Event Or Task

    › View an event or task In the application list, select S Planner. Select a date on the calendar. To move to a specific day, press the Option key and ● select Go to, and then enter the date. To move to today’s date, select Today. ●...

  • Page 91: Memo

    Memo Learn to record important information to save and view at a later date. › Create a memo In the application list, select Memo. Select (if necessary). Enter your memo text. Select Save. › View memos In the application list, select Memo. Select a memo to view its details.

  • Page 92: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder Learn to operate your device’s voice recorder. › Record a voice memo In the application list, select Voice Recorder. Select to start recording. To pause recording, select . Speak into the microphone. When you are finished, select Your memo is saved automatically. ›...

  • Page 93: Customise Voice Recorder Settings

    › Customise voice recorder settings In the application list, select Voice Recorder. Press the Option key and select Settings. Change the following options: Option Function Select a memory location for saving Storage voice memos. Default name Enter a prefix for naming voice memos. Recording Select a quality level for voice memos.

  • Page 94: Web And Gps-Based Services

    Web and GPS-based services You may incur additional charges for accessing the Internet and downloading media files. For details, contact your service provider. Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite webpages. This feature may be labelled differently depending on ●...
  • Page 95 Number Function Reload the current webpage. While the device is loading webpages, this icon changes to View your bookmarks, saved pages, and recent Internet history. View thumbnails of active browser windows. While browsing a webpage, access the following options: To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and ●...

  • Page 96: Search For Information By Voice

    Downloads. To print the webpage via Wi-Fi or USB, press the Option key ● and select Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. To change the browser settings, press the Option key and ● select Settings.

  • Page 97: Download A File From The Internet

    → Bookmarks. From To view your bookmarks, select the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark to access the following options: To open the webpage in the current window, select Open. ● To open a new window, select Open in new window. ●...

  • Page 98: Game Hub

    › View your recent history In the application list, select Internet → → History. Select a webpage to access. Game Hub Learn to access games. In the application list, select Game Hub. Select a game service. Search for and access games. The games available may vary depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 99: Search For A Location

    › Search for a location In the application list, select Maps. The map will show your current location. Select . Enter a keyword for the location. To search for a location by voice, select . Select the location to view its details. While viewing the map, use the following options: To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and ●...

  • Page 100: Navigation

    › Get directions to a specific destination In the application list, select Maps. Select . Enter the addresses of the starting location and the destination. To enter an address from your contact list or starred → places, or select a point on the map, select option.

  • Page 101: Local

    In the application list, select Navigation. Enter your destination with the following methods: Enter your destination by voice. ● Enter your destination with the virtual keypad. ● Select your destination from contacts’ addresses. ● Select your destination from your starred places. ●...

  • Page 102: Play Books

    Play Books Browse and download book files with Google Play Books. You can read book files on your device. In the application list, select Play Books. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Play Movies Browse and rent movies with Google Play Movies.

  • Page 103: Play Store

    Play Store Your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications. Play Store provides a quick and easy way to shop for mobile applications. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ● region or service provider. Your device will save user files from downloaded ●...

  • Page 104: Samsung Apps

    Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to easily download a wide range of applications and updates for your device. With fully optimised applications from Samsung Apps, your device becomes even smarter. Explore the useful applications on offer and enhance your mobile life.
  • Page 105 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Pause or resume playback. Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging the bar. View the video quality. This feature may not be available for some videos. Add the video to your playlist. Send the URL to others.

  • Page 106: Upload A Video

    › Upload a video In the application list, select YouTube. Press the Option key and select Sign in. Select your Google account if it is linked to YouTube. Alternatively, you can select Add account and set up an account to sign in to YouTube. Select the YouTube logo at the top left of the screen, and then select your Google account (if necessary).

  • Page 107: Connectivity

    Data transfers may fail when using a USB hub. › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your computer. You can download the program from the Samsung website. Samsung Kies will work on both Windows and Macintosh computers.

  • Page 108: Connect As A Media Device

    › Connect as a media device You can connect your device to a computer and access media files stored on your device. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable. Tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards to open the notifications panel.

  • Page 109: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Learn to use your device’s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network (WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 standards. You can connect to the Internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available. ›...

  • Page 110: Connect To A Wi-Fi Ap With A Protected Setup

    › Connect to a Wi-Fi AP with a protected setup You can connect to a secured AP with a WPS button or WPS PIN. To use this method, your wireless access point must have a WPS button. Connect with a WPS button In the application list, select Settings →...

  • Page 111: Customise Wi-Fi Settings

    › Select the static IP settings In the application list, select Settings → Wi-Fi. → Show advanced options. Select an AP Select the IP settings drop-down menu. Select Static. Change the IP settings for the network such as IP address, Gateway, Network prefix length, DNS.

  • Page 112: Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi Direct Learn to use the Wi-Fi Direct feature to connect two devices via Wi-Fi without requiring an AP. › Connect your device to another device In the application list, select Settings → More settings → Wi-Fi Direct. Drag the Wi-Fi Direct switch to the right. Select Scan.

  • Page 113: Mobile Network Sharing

    Mobile network sharing Learn to share your device’s mobile network connection with other devices. › Share your device’s mobile network via Wi-Fi Learn to use your device as a wireless access point for other devices. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 114: Share Your Device's Mobile Network Via Usb

    Select Save. On another device, locate your device’s name and connect to your mobile network. You can restrict mobile network sharing to specified devices. Select Allowed devices, create a device list, and then select your device’s name to change the sharing mode to Only allowed devices.

  • Page 115: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Learn to exchange data or media files with other devices via Bluetooth. Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, ● or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature. Always ensure that you share and receive data with ●...

  • Page 116: Send Data Via Bluetooth

    › Find and pair with another device In the application list, select Settings → Bluetooth → Scan. Select a device. Select OK to match the Bluetooth PIN between two devices. Alternately, enter a Bluetooth PIN and select OK. When the owner of the other device accepts the connection or enters the same PIN, pairing is complete.

  • Page 117: Gps

    › Receive data via Bluetooth In the application list, select Settings → Bluetooth and then select the tick box next to your device. To select the length of time that your device will be visible, press the Option key and select Visible time- out.

  • Page 118: Vpn Connections

    › Activate location services You must activate location services to receive location information or search the map. In the application list, select Settings → Location services. Change the following options: Option Function Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks to find your location. Use wireless networks You may incur additional charges...

  • Page 119: More Settings

    › Set up a VPN profile In the application list, select Settings → More settings → Add VPN network. → Change the following options: Option Function Name Enter a name for the VPN server. Type Select a VPN type. Server address Enter the IP address of the VPN server.
  • Page 120 Option Function Select a server certificate that the VPN server will use to identify you. You IPSec server can import certificates from the VPN certificate server or download them from the Internet. PPP encryption Set to encrypt data before sending it (MPPE) to the VPN server.

  • Page 121: Tools

    Tools Calculator Learn to perform calculations with your device. › Perform a calculation In the application list, select Calculator. Use the keys on the screen to perform basic calculations. Rotate the device to the landscape view to use the scientific calculator. If you have prevented the display from rotating when you rotate the device, press the Option key and select Scientific calculator.

  • Page 122: Stop An Alarm

    Set the details of the alarm. Drag the Smart alarm switch to the right to activate simulated nature sounds prior to the main alarm. When you are finished, select Save. To deactivate an alarm, select the clock icon next to the alarm.

  • Page 123: Use The Countdown Timer

    › Use the countdown timer In the application list, select Clock → Timer. Set the length of time to count down. Select Start to begin the countdown. When the timer expires, select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle to stop the alarm. ›...

  • Page 124: Downloads

    Downloads Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web or email. In the application list, select Downloads. Select a download category. To open a downloaded file, select the log. To delete a log, select the tick box and select . My Files Learn to access various types of files saved in your device.
  • Page 125 › View a file In the application list, select My Files. Select a folder. To move up one level in the file directory, select ● To return to the Home directory, select ● Select a file. From the folder list, press the Option key to access the following options: To create folders for managing files, select Create folder.

  • Page 126: Search

    Search Learn to search for data in your device or information on the Internet. In the application list, select Search. Enter a keyword. To search for data by voice, select and say a keyword into your device’s microphone. Select a search result. SIM Toolkit Use a variety of additional services offered by your service provider.

  • Page 127: Settings

    Settings Access the setting options In the application list, select Settings. Select a setting category, and then select an option. Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi AP and access the Internet or other network devices. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.

  • Page 128: More Settings

    More settings Change the settings to control connections with other devices or networks. › Flight mode Activate Flight mode to disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network features. › Mobile networks Mobile data: Set to use data connections on any mobile ●...

  • Page 129: Blocking Mode

    Set up and manage virtual private networks (VPNs). › Kies via Wi-Fi Connect your device to Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi. Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in Blocking mode.

  • Page 130: Display

    Device ringtone: Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming ● calls. Device vibration: Add or select a vibration pattern. ● Default notifications: Select a ringtone to alert you to ● events, such as new messages and missed calls. Sound and vibration: Set the device to vibrate and play a ●...

  • Page 131: Wallpaper

    Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings. Home screen: Select a background image for the Home ● screen. Lock screen: Select a background image for the locked ● screen. Home and lock screens: Select a background image for ● the Home screen and the locked screen. Storage View memory information for your device and memory card.

  • Page 132: Applications Manager

    Applications manager View and manage the applications on your device. Accounts and sync Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation. Location services Change the settings for location services. Use wireless networks: Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile ●...
  • Page 133 Disable this setting before resetting the device. Remote controls: Set to allow control of your lost or stolen ● device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung and Google accounts. Settings...
  • Page 134 - Add account: Add or view your Samsung and Google accounts. - Use wireless networks: Set to allow location data collection and to determine the location of your lost or stolen device via Wi-Fi and mobile networks. SIM Change Alert: Activate the Find my mobile feature.

  • Page 135: Language And Input

    Block offensive words: Set to prevent the device from ● recognising offensive words in voice inputs. › Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keypad settings, select . Portrait keyboard types: Select a keypad type. ● Input language: Select input languages to use with the ●...

  • Page 136: Voice Search

    Key-tap sound: Set the device to sound when you tap a ● key. Tutorial: View the tutorial for using the Samsung keypad. ● Reset settings: Reset the Samsung keypad settings to the ● factory defaults.

  • Page 137: Back Up And Reset

    › Text-to-speech output Preferred TTS engine: Select a speech synthesis engine. To ● change the settings for speech synthesis engines, select . Speech rate: Select a speed for the TTS feature. ● Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an ●...

  • Page 138: Date And Time

    Date and time Change the settings to control how time and date appears on your device. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date will be reset. Automatic date and time: Set to receive time information ●...

  • Page 139: Developer Options

    Call answering/ending: ● - Answering key: Set to answer calls by pressing the Home key. - The power key ends calls: Set to end a call when you press the Power key. Accessibility shortcut: Add a shortcut to accessibility ● settings that appears when you press and hold the Power key.

  • Page 140: About Device

    Desktop backup password: Set a password to secure your ● backup data. Strict mode: Set the device to flash the screen when ● applications perform long operations. Show pointer location: Set to show the coordinates and ● traces of the pointer when you touch the screen. Show touches: Set to show the pointer when you touch ●...

  • Page 141: 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, Password you must enter the password you set for the device.

  • Page 142: Calls Are Being Dropped

    If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take your ● device to a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close applications or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is still responsive and an application is frozen, close the application with the task manager.

  • Page 143: Audio Quality Is Poor

    Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. ● Ensure that you have accessed the correct cellular network. ● Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone ● number you are dialling. Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your device is turned on.
  • Page 144 Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or ● deleting files from your device. Restart the device. If you are still having trouble with ● the camera application after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 145: Error Messages Appear When Launching The Fm Radio

    ● you wish to connect to, if necessary. 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. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 146 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. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 147: Index

    Index alarms 121 recording videos 69 taking photos 64 applications connectivity closing 35 Bluetooth 115 launching 33 GPS connections 117 multitasking 35 mobile network organising 34 sharing 113 uninstalling 34 USB connections 107 auto rejection 48 VPN connections 118 battery Wi-Fi 109 charging 17 contacts...
  • Page 148 Google Mail 57 via Wi-Fi 113 sending multimedia 55 text input sending text 55 copy and paste 43 viewing email 59 with Samsung keypad 42 viewing Google Mail 57 viewing logs 51 timer 123 viewing multimedia 56 viewing text 56 Index...
  • Page 149 24 touch tone 36 unpack 10 USB connections as camera device 108 as media device 108 as wireless modem 114 with Samsung Kies 107 with Windows Media Player 107 video player 72 videos playing 73, 76 recording 69 uploading to YouTube 106...
  • Page 150 To install Samsung Kies (PC Sync) 1. Download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your computer. 2. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable.

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