Page 1 SGH-i757M P O R T A B L E Q u a d - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
Page 2: Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, provincial laws, and international treaty provisions.
Page 3: Open Source Software
With earSmart technology, you can talk where you want, and have clear conversations for mobile calls, video chats, even speakerphone calls, without • worrying about surrounding noise. Open Source Software This product includes certain free/open source software. The exact terms of the licenses, disclaimers, acknowledgements and notices are available on the Samsung's website http://opensource.samsung.com.
Page 4 Nothing contained in the instruction manual shall be construed to create an express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with respect to the product. In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or use of the product or arising from the breach of the express warranty, including incidental, special or consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits or benefits.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Safe Mode ......... . 7 Using the Samsung Keypad ......43 Troubleshooting .
Page 6 Using Playlists ........61 Location and Security .
Page 7 Polaris Office ........142 Samsung Apps ........142 Search .
Page 9: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by first Lift the cover up and away from the phone (3). configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your Voicemail. Setting Up Your Phone Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM into their corresponding internal compartments.
Page 10: Installing And Removing The Memory Card
Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket (as SD-compatible devices. This type of memory card is designed for use with this mobile phone and other devices. shown) until the card locks into place. • Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone and Note: Your phone has been tested to support up to a 32GB memory card.
Page 11 Installing the Battery Installing the Back Cover Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone, Place the battery cover onto the back of the phone (1) and making sure the connectors align (1). press down (2). Gently press down to secure the battery (2).
Page 12: Charging A Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The Travel Charger that is used to charge the battery, is included with your device. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, web browser use, and other variables may reduce the battery’s talk and...
Page 13: Switching The Phone On Or Off
Switching the Phone On or Off Low Battery Indicator Press and hold (on the upper right side of the When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the device sounds a phone) until the phone switches on.
Page 14: Creating A New Google Account
Creating a New Google Account Once the URL loads, click on the Can’t access your account? link. In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you will need to create a Google™ Account when you first use your device. With a Select I forgot my password, enter your Email address Google Account, Google applications will always be in sync and click Continue.
Page 15: Android System Recovery
Safe mode will only load basic system software. Once the Samsung logo appears, release the Power key Make sure your phone is turned off. while continuing to press the Volume Up/Down keys.
Page 16: Troubleshooting
When the Lock screen is displayed, Safe mode is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen. Troubleshooting If your device has fatal errors, hangs up, or freezes, you may need to reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power/Lock Key for 8 to 10 seconds.
Page 17: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Front View of Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone and describes the screen and the icons that appear when the phone is in use. It also shows how to navigate through the phone and provides information on using a memory card.
Page 18 External speaker: allows you to hear the caller. Home screen tips Widget: displays tips to using your home screen. Tap the text area to see 7 different tips. Application icons: you can place shortcuts to your favorite applications on the Home screen. Google Quick Search bar: a shortcut to Google Search that allows you to search for items on the internet.
Page 19: Side Views Of Your Phone
Side Views of Your Phone Volume keys: allow you to adjust the ringer volume while in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. When receiving an incoming call, briefly press down either volume key to mute the ring tone. Power/Accessory Interface connector: allows you to connect a Travel Charger or other optional accessories such as a USB/data cable or a hands-free headset for...
Page 20: Rear View Of Your Phone
Rear View of Your Phone Display Layout Your display screen provides a wealth of information about the phone’s status and options, as well as providing access to application icons. For more information, refer to “Front View of Your Phone” on page 9. Primary Shortcuts There are four non-movable Application Shortcuts that appear at the bottom of all Home screens.
Page 21 Indicator Icons Displays when the speakerphone is on. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display and Indicator area: Displays when a call has been missed. Displays your current signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Displays when a call has been muted.
Page 22 Displays when your phone is communicating with the Displays when updates are available for download. EDGE network. Displays when your connection to a UTMS network is Displays when an external microSD memory card is full. active. Displays when your phone is communicating with the Displays when the phone is connected to a computer via UTMS network.
Page 23 Displays when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time. Displays when your phone is connected to a PC using For more information, refer to “Alarm” on page 129. Kies air. Displays when the Sound profile is set to Silent mode. Displays when your phone is connected to a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified device using the AllShare application.
Page 24 Application Icons Calculator: Using this feature you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic The Application menu provides quick access to the items you use functions; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. most frequently. You can also use this as a scientific calculator. For more The following table contains a description of each application.
Page 25 Downloads: The Downloads application allows you to Latitude: With Google Latitude, you can see the location of manage all of your downloads from Play Store and the all of your friends on a map or on a list. You can also share or Browser.
Page 26 Mini diary: The Mini diary allows you to keep a diary of your Photo editor: The Photo editor application provides basic daily activities and also attach pictures. You can publish editing functions for pictures that you take on your phone. your diary entries to Facebook and MySpace.
Page 27 Samsung Apps: Samsung Apps allows you to easily Talk: Google Talk is a free Windows and web-based download an abundance of useful applications to your application for instant messaging offered by Google. phone. Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account.
Page 28: Menu Navigation
Google Search Bar Voice Search: The Voice Search feature is a voice-activated application that allows you to tell the phone what to search The Google Search Bar provides you an on-screen Internet search for and then the phone activates a Google search based on engine powered by Google™.
Page 29: Locking And Unlocking The Phone
Home Key Sweep Press Home to display the Home screen. Press and hold to To sweep, lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across display your recently used applications and a shortcut to the Task the screen. Use sweep when: manager.
Page 30 Sweep the touch screen in any direction. in the middle with three Home screens on each side. The Home screen will display as shown above. Navigating Through the Application Menus Home Screen Overview Your phone initially has four Application Menus available. Follow The main home screen is the starting point for many applications these steps to navigate through the Application Menus: and functions, and it allows you to add items like application icons,...
Page 31: Customizing Your Home Screen
Sub-Menu items Note: As you add applications, the number of Application menus that you have available will increase. Accessing Recently-Used Applications Navigating Using Sub-Menus Press and hold from any screen to open the Sub-menus are available when you are at any Home screen or recently-used applications window.
Page 32: Creating Shortcuts
Creating Folders While still holding the on-screen icon, position it on the • Changing the Wallpaper • current page. Once complete, release the screen to lock the Adding and Deleting Home Screens • new shortcut into its new position on the current screen. Creating Shortcuts Adding a shortcut via the Add to home screen Shortcuts are different than the current Home screen Widgets that...
Page 33 Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts Note: When a primary shortcut is removed, it will then appear as an option in the Application menu. You can change any of your primary shortcuts with the exception of the Applications and Home shortcuts. Adding and Removing Widgets Press to activate the Home screen.
Page 34 Deleting Icons from the Applications Menu As you place the Widget into the Trash, both items turn red. Press to activate the Home screen. Note: This action does not actually delete the Widget, it just removes it from to display your current applications. the current Home screen.
Page 35 Navigate to the desired Home Page. Select a wallpaper and tap Save or the Set wallpaper icon. Moving Home Screens Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen. From the Add to home window, tap Folders. Your phone comes with seven Home screens. You can arrange the screens in any order that you want.
Page 36 Adding and Deleting Home Screens If there are items on the Home screen that you want to delete, the Home screen has items. Delete? prompt is You can delete Home screens and then add Home screens later if you want. displayed.
Page 37: Notification Bar
Press to return to the main Home screen. You can now add items to your new Home screen. Notification Bar The Notification Bar includes a pull-down list to show information about processes that are running, recent notifications, and alerts. To display the Status indicator: On the Home screen, touch and hold the Notification Bar until the pull-down displays, then drag down vertically.
Page 38: Memory Card
Memory Card Clearing Notifications To clear all notifications from the Notification panel: Your device lets you use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card to expand available memory space. This secure digital card From the Home screen, touch and hold the Notification Bar enables you to exchange images, music, and data between until the pull-down displays, then drag down vertically.
Page 39 For more information, refer to “Installing and Removing the Important!: If access to the external SD card is not available, download and Memory Card” on page 2. install the USB drivers. SD card Available Memory Status Mounting the SD Card To view the memory allocation for your external SD card: To store photos, music, videos, and other applications.
Page 40: Section 3: Call Functions
Section 3: Call Functions Making an International Call This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or From the Home screen, tap , then touch and hold answering a call. .
Page 41: Making A Call Using Speed Dial
Select Add wait to add a wait. A wait will pause the calling Tap the desired Contact to enter the Details page, then tap sequence until you enter a number or press a key. to make a call. Making a Call Using Speed Dial to make the call.
Page 42: Making A Call From The Address Book
Making a Call from the Address Book You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone’s memory. These entries are collectively called the Address Book. For further details about the Address Book feature, see “Finding an Address Book Entry”...
Page 43: Dialing Options
Dialing Options A list of recent calls is displayed. If the number or caller is listed in your Address Book, the associated name is From the Home screen and Application menus, you have the option to access the Dialer and initiate a call by tapping displayed.
Page 44 Tap the desired missed call. The call detail page is displayed. Saving a Recent Call to your Address Book From the Home screen, tap Logs ➔ A list of recent calls is displayed. Tap the call you want to save to your Address Book. The call detail page is displayed.
Page 45 Sending a Message to a Recent Call From the Home screen, tap Logs ➔ Call the number Send a message A list of recent calls is displayed. Tap the call you want to send a message to. The call detail page is displayed. At the Message screen, tap the empty text field and use the on-screen keypad to type in a message.
Page 46: Call Duration
Adding a Call to the Reject List You may reset these times to zero by pressing then tapping Reset. From the Home screen, tap Logs ➔ Options During a Call A list of recent calls is displayed. Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can Touch and hold the call you want to add to the Reject List.
Page 47: Switching Between Calls
Placing a Call on Hold Speaker: routes the phone’s audio through either the speaker or through • the earpiece. You can place the current call on hold at any point during a – Tap Speaker to route the audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the conversation.
Page 48 The current call (caller #2) is placed on hold and the The call on hold, will now become the active call. Tap previous call on hold (caller #1) is then reactivated so that to end the call. you can continue conversing with that person. The active 3-Way Calling (Multi-Party Calling) call will appear in a green box.
Page 49 To rejoin the conference call tap Unhold. To deactivate the speakerphone, tap Speaker Switching off the Microphone (Mute) to end the call. You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that Using the Speakerphone During an Active Call the other person cannot hear you. While in an active call, it is possible to enable the speakerphone feature.
Page 50 Tap Headset to deactivate the Bluetooth headset Headset and reactivate the phone speaker. Searching for a Number in Address Book During the active call, press then tap Contacts Tap the Address Book entry. For further details about the Address Book feature, see “Finding an Address Book Entry”...
Page 51: Section 4: Entering Text
To use the Samsung keypad you must first configure the settings Your phone comes equipped with an orientation detector that can to use the Samsung keypad.
Page 52 From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard. Text input field Shift key With Samsung keypad as your text entry method, select one of the following text mode options: • ABC to use alphabetic characters from the on-screen keyboard.
Page 53 By default, the first letter of a new entry is capitalized and the For information on changing Samsung Keypad settings, see following letters are lowercase. After a character is entered, the “Samsung Keypad settings” on page 107.
Page 54 Note: You can also use the XT9 option in the portrait orientation. From within an active text entry screen, tap at the bottom of the screen to access the Samsung keypad settings Setting XT9 options: screen. For information on changing XT9 Advanced settings, see “XT9 Advanced Settings”...
Page 55: Entering Text Using Swype
Entering Text Using Swype Tap Input method. Swype™ is a text input method that allows you to enter a word by Tap the Swype option. A green circle should appear next to sliding your finger or stylus from letter to letter, lifting your finger Swype.
Page 56: Using The Voice To Text Feature
• Speed vs. accuracy: sets how quickly Swype responds to on- At the Speak now prompt, speak clearly and distinctly into screen input. Move the slider between Fast Response (speed) or the microphone. Error Tolerant (accuracy) and tap OK. Working... is displayed while the software is converting your •...
Page 57: Section 5: Contacts And Your Address Book
Section 5: Contacts and Your Address Book This section allows you to manage your daily contacts by storing • Remove icon although not an option with a new entry, deletes any previously assigned image on an existing contact. their name and number in your Address Book. Address Book entries can be sorted by name, entry, or group.
Page 58 The keypad is displayed. Tap any of the following fields that you want to add to your new contact: The Work button initially displays next to the Email • Groups: assign the contact to Family, Friends, or Work group. address field. If you want to add an Email address that is not •...
Page 59: Editing An Existing Contact
Editing an Existing Contact Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers When you call automated systems, you are often required to enter When editing an existing contact, you can tap a field and change a password or account number. Instead of manually entering the or delete the information, or you can add additional fields to the numbers each time, you can store the numbers in your Contacts contact’s list of information.
Page 60: Joining Contacts
Depending on your particular SIM card, the maximum number of Tap the phone icon to make a phone call or tap the phone numbers the SIM card can store and how they are stored message icon to send a message. may differ.
Page 61 corporate email account login because they are maintained The contact list is displayed. separately and for different groups of people. Tap the second contact entry (the entry in which to join). This device can synchronize with multiple accounts such as The second contact is now joined with the first and the Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Corporate email, and Google.
Page 62: Synchronizing Accounts
Marking a Contact as Default From the Home screen, tap Contacts ➔ When you use messaging type applications, the application needs Press then tap More Accounts. ➔ to know which information is primary (default) in a contact entry Determine which type of account information you want to list.
Page 63 • Delete: allows you to delete 1 or more of your contacts. – SIM Management: allows you to copy contacts from your phone to your SIM card or from your SIM card to your phone. • Speed dial setting: allows you to set up speed-dialing. For more –...
Page 64: Groups
The contacts are now removed from the group. via Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, or Messaging. Creating a New Group • Print namecard: allows you to print the contact’s namecard to a Samsung printer using Wi-Fi. From the Home screen, tap Contacts ➔...
Page 65: Address Book Favorites
Adding Favorites to your Address Book Tap Add member to add contacts to the new group. From the Home screen, tap Contacts ➔ Tap Save to store the new Group category. Within the Contacts list, touch and hold a contact that you Editing a Caller Group want to add to your favorites list To edit a Group entry, there must be at least one member as part...
Page 66 Copying an Entry to the SIM Card Copying an Entry to the Phone From the Home screen, tap Contacts ➔ ➔ Note: When storing an Address Book entry into the SIM card, note that only More SIM Management. ➔ ➔ the name, phone number, group, and slot location are initially offered as fields (some SIM cards may allow an address as well).
Page 67 At the Delete prompt, tap OK to delete the contact or Cancel to exit. Using the Service Dialing Numbers You can view the list of Service Dialing Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider. These numbers may include emergency numbers, customer service numbers, and directory inquiries. From the Home screen, tap Contacts ➔...
Page 68: Section 6: Multimedia
Section 6: Multimedia This section explains how to use the multimedia features of your The following Music Player controls are available: phone, including Music Player, Videos, Gallery, Camera, and Pause the song. Camcorder. Start the song after being paused. Music Player Press and hold to rewind the song.
Page 69: Music Player Options
Music Player Settings Displays your list of songs. List The Music Player Settings menu allows you to set preferences for the music player such as whether you want the music to play in the Note: The 5.1 channel sound effect works in earphone mode only. background, sound effects, and how the music menu displays.
Page 70: Videos
Creating a Playlist Press Remove. ➔ From the Home screen, tap Music Player ➔ Tap the checkbox to the right of each track you want to remove from this playlist, or tap Select all to remove all the Tap the Playlists tab. music tracks from this playlist, then tap Remove.
Page 71: Gallery
All videos that you have on your memory card will be Note: The screen view icons are a three-way toggle. The icon that is displayed. Tap the video that you want to play. displayed, is the mode that will appear after the icon is tapped. The video will begin to play.
Page 72: Camera
• Delete: allows you to delete the video. Tap Confirm deletions Note: If no control icons are displayed on the screen in addition to the picture, and the video will be deleted. tap anywhere on the screen to display them. •...
Page 73: Camera Options
Storage Note: The main Home screen initially contains the Camera icon. If you Display Image Front delete it, or if you want to access the camera from another Home ➔ screen, you must tap Applications Camera Facing Mode Camera Using the phone’s main display screen as a viewfinder, Flash adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject.
Page 74 Shooting mode: allows you to set the shooting mode. Camera / Camcorder Mode: allows you to take a photo Options are: in various modes. Once you change the mode, the Single shot: takes a single photo and view it before •...
Page 75 Scene mode: allows you to set the Scene to help take the Resolution: allows you to set the image size to either: best pictures possible. Options include None, Portrait, 8M (3264x2448), W6.5M (3264x1968), Landscape, Night, Sports, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, 3.2M (2048x1536), W2.4M (2048x1232), Sunset, Dawn, Fall color, Firework, Text, W0.4M (800x480), or 0.3M (640x480).
Page 76 Image Viewer Options Guidelines: allows you to turn the guidelines On or After you take a photo, you can access various options from the Off. Pictures and Videos Image Viewer. Image quality: allows you to set the image quality to: Image Superfine, Fine, or Normal.
Page 77 – Set as: allows you to assign the current image as either your current Delete: allows you to delete selected pictures. Tap the checkmark, to turn it • Wallpaper or as a Contact icon to display for a specific entry within your green, next to any file or folder you want to delete, then tap Delete.
Page 78: Using The Camcorder
Editing a Photo Touch and drag the orange crop box anywhere on the picture. You can edit your photos using the Photo editor application on your phone. For more information, refer to “Photo editor” on Tap Save to assign the wallpaper image. Tap Cancel to stop page 75.
Page 79: Camcorder Options
• Before you take a video, use the Up and Down Volume keys to zoom in or out. You can magnify the image up to x4 (400%). Camera / Camcorder Mode: allows you to take a photo • If desired, before taking the photo, you can tap on-screen icons to in various modes.
Page 80 Recording mode: allows you to set the recording mode Settings (continued): to: Normal, which is limited only by available space Guidelines: allows you to turn the guidelines On or Off. on the destination location, Limit for MMS, which is limited by MMS size restrictions, and Self recording Storage: allows you to configure the default storage which activates the front-facing camera so you can location for images or videos as either Phone or...
Page 81: Accessing Videos
Camcorder Options after a Video is Taken More: allows you to access the following additional options: • – Play: allows you to play the video After you shoot a video, you can access various options from the – Rename: allows you to rename the video. Pictures and Videos Image Viewer Accessing Videos Play...
Page 82 Sort by: allows you to view the contents of the current folder sorted by While viewing a video, you can also adjust the screen view. • Time, Type, Name, or Size. Screen view allows you to select Original Size, Full-Screen, or Full-Screen in Ratio to view your video.
Page 83: Photo Editor
Photo editor Move: use the move feature to move a photo The Photo editor application provides basic editing functions for around when you are zoomed in and the entire pictures that you take on your phone. Along with basic image photo is not showing on the screen.
Page 84: Section 7: Messaging
Section 7: Messaging This section describes how to send and receive different types of Important!: When creating a message, adding an image, a sound file, or a messages. It also includes the features and functionality video clip to a text message changes the message from a text associated with messaging.
Page 85: Message Options
• Delete threads: allows you to delete any message thread. Select Note: Enter additional recipients by separating each entry with a semicolon (;) the messages to delete and a green checkmark will appear next then using the previous procedure. to the message. Tap Delete. Options while composing a message Tap the Tap to enter message field and use the on-screen While composing a message, press...
Page 86: Viewing New Received Messages
Adding Additional Text Videos: allows you to choose an existing video from the Videos list, then • add it to your message. You can copy text such as names, phone numbers, and events Capture video: allows you to temporarily exit the message, record a •...
Page 87: Deleting Messages
Open the Notification Bar and select the message. For more Tap the message thread you want to view. information, refer to “Notification Bar” on page 29. Touch and hold the message thread to display the following – or – options: From the main Home screen, tap Messaging then tap •...
Page 88: Message Search
Tap each message thread you want to delete. A checkmark • Font size: allows you to set the size of your message text to Normal, Small, or Tiny. will appear beside each thread you select. • Text field color: allows you to set text fields to white on black or Tap Delete.
Page 89: Using Email
Using Email • Roaming auto-retrieve: allows the message system to retrieve messages automatically. when roaming. Email enables you to review and create email using various email • Creation mode: allows you to select the creation mode, Free, services. You can also receive text message alerts when you Restricted, or Warning.
Page 90 Synchronizing a Corporate Email Account Enter an Account name for this account (Optional). Wait for the Inbox to synchronize before use. Use the following procedure to configure your phone to synchronize with a corporate email account. Tap Done. From the Home screen, tap Email Press More Account Settings to change the...
Page 91: Using Gmail
Switching Between Email Accounts Press Next to set up a Google account or to Sign in. From the Home screen, tap Email Tap Create to create a new Google account. Your Email screen displays showing your emails from the – or – active account.
Page 92 when you are done. – Select text: allows you to copy text to your clipboard. Viewing a Gmail Message From the Gmail Inbox, tap a message to view it. the following options are available: • Archive: archives the selected Email. •...
Page 93: Google Talk
Google Talk Messenger Google Talk is a free Windows and web-based application for Messenger allows you to bring groups of friends together into a instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation logs are simple group conversation. When you get a new conversation in automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account.
Page 94: Section 8: Changing Your Settings
Section 8: Changing Your Settings Activating Wi-Fi This section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, and any From the Home screen, tap Settings Wireless and ➔ ➔ extra settings associated with your phone. network Wi-Fi settings.
Page 95 Bluetooth settings automatically set up a random network name and WPA wireless security for wireless Wi-Fi phones, routers, access points, In this menu you can activate Bluetooth, view or assign a device computers, adapters, and other electronic devices. name, activate your phone so other Bluetooth devices can WPS allows you to push a button instead of entering a network discover it, or scan for other, available Bluetooth devices with name and wireless security PIN.
Page 96: Usb Utilities
Visible Tap a device name to pair with the device. From the Home screen, tap Settings Wireless and ➔ ➔ Important!: Some Bluetooth devices are secured and require a PIN number to network Bluetooth settings and tap Visible. ➔ confirm and pair with them. The phone is now activated for discovery for 119 seconds Enter a PIN to pair with the device, if one is required, and so you can pair with another device.
Page 97 Tethering & portable hotspot As required, edit the Network SSID, Security setting and Password. This option allows you to share your phones’s mobile data connection via USB or as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Tap Save. Tethering Tap Hide my device to create a checkmark if you want your Connect a USB cable from your phone to your PC.
Page 98 Adding a VPN Tap VPN name, add a name for this connection using the keypad, then tap OK. Before you add a VPN you must determine which VPN protocol to use: PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), L2TP (Layer 2 Tap Set VPN server, add a name using the keypad, then tap Tunneling Protocol), L2TP/IPSec PSK (Pre-shared key based L2TP/IPSec), or L2TP/IPSec CRT (Certificate based L2TP/IPSec).
Page 99: Mobile Networks
Tap Set L2TP secret and enter a password (if desired), then tap OK. Use Near Field Communications to read and exchange tags. From the Home screen, tap Settings Wireless and Tap DNS search domains, add a name for DNS search using ➔...
Page 100 Data Roaming From the Home screen, tap Settings Wireless and ➔ ➔ network Mobile networks Network mode. ➔ ➔ Data roaming allows you to connect to your service provider’s Network Operators partner networks and access data services when you are out of your service provider’s area of coverage.
Page 101: Call Settings
Call Settings Call alert From the Call Settings menu, tap Call alert. To access the Call settings menu: From the Home screen, tap Settings Call. ➔ ➔ Tap Outgoing call vibration to enable your phone to vibrate when the called party answers the phone. Tap one of the following options: Tap Call status tones to set the sound settings during a call Call rejection...
Page 102 Call forwarding • Caller ID: allows you to choose how your Caller ID will be displayed. Select Network Default, Hide number, or Show Call forwarding is a network feature that allows you to send number. incoming calls to another number that you specify. You can set this •...
Page 103: Sound Settings
Sound Settings Tap OK. From this menu you can control the sounds on the phone. From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound. ➔ ➔ The following options display: Silent mode Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making noise, in a theater for example.
Page 104 From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound. ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ Vibration. Tap Phone ringtone. Tap Always, Never, Only in Silent mode, or Only when not in Tap a ringtone and tap OK. Silent mode.
Page 105: Display Settings
Haptic feedback • Animation: determines whether some or all of the window elements animate. Selections are: No animation, Some Instead of sounding a tone, the Haptic feedback option vibrates animations, and All animations. when you press soft keys on certain screens. •...
Page 106: Location And Security
Location and Security Tap Custom power saving mode to set your phone into Power Saving Mode and use custom power saving settings. The Location and Security settings allow you to set up how the phone will determine your location and the security settings for Tap Custom power saving mode settings to access the your phone.
Page 107 Use sensor aiding Note: Once you have set the screen lock option, the Set screen lock option changes to Change screen lock. This options enhances the positioning capabilities of your phone and conserves power using sensors. Disable USB debugging mode From the Home screen, tap Settings Location...
Page 108: Visible Passwords
Tap Remote controls to create a checkmark and activate To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for controlling this feature. the device from the web remotely.
Page 109: Credential Storage
Tap Visible passwords to create a checkmark and activate Note: If a device uses multiple enabled administration applications, the this feature. strictest policy is enforced. Set up/Change password From the Home screen, tap Settings Location ➔ ➔ Use this option to set up your password when one is first required and security.
Page 110: Applications
Tap Set password to set or change the credential storage Manage applications. ➔ password. Press Sort by size or Sort by name. ➔ Tap Clear storage to clear the storage (SD card or phone You can also view the amount of memory or resources used as memory) of all contents and reset the credentials password.
Page 111 At the prompt, tap OK to uninstall the application. Tap the Downloaded tab to see the memory usage for Downloaded applications. At the Uninstall finished prompt, tap OK. Tap the On SD card tab to see the memory usage for Running services applications that are stored on your SD card.
Page 112: Accounts And Synchronization
Allow mock locations The following options are available: • Turn over: allows you to mute incoming calls and sounds by This feature is used for development purposes only. It allows the turning your phone over. Tap to activate. entry of “mock” GPS coordinates in order to test GPS applications. •...
Page 113: Storage
A green checkmark will appear. Warning!: Performing a Factory data reset will erase all data from your phone and internal SD card, including your Google account, system and Automatic restore application data and settings, and downloaded applications. It will not erase current system software, bundled applications, and When reinstalling an application, backed up settings and data will external SD card files such as music and photos unless you check be restored.
Page 114: Language And Keyboard
Select either Samsung keypad or Swype. USB storage such as music and photos. Samsung Keypad settings System storage From this menu you can set Samsung keypad options. The available memory displays under the Available space heading From the Home screen, tap Settings Language ➔...
Page 115 Tap the Auto-append field to automatically add predictions Tap Tutorial for a short tutorial on using the Samsung to the word you are typing. keypad.
Page 116: Swype Settings
To add a new word to the T9 dictionary: • Preferences: Allows you to view and modify the following Swype options: Tap the XT9 my words field, then press Add. Enter ➔ – Audio feedback: When enabled, plays sounds as you enter text. the new word in the Register to XT9 my words field, then tap –...
Page 117: Voice Input And Output
• Language: allows you set the language you will be using for your language option. voice input and output. • Samsung TTS: allows you to modify settings for the Samsung • SafeSearch: allows you to filter explicit images when performing TTS default engine.
Page 118: Date And Time
Date and Time Tap TalkBack (included with your phone) or a downloaded application to create a checkmark and activate the feature. This menu allows you to change the current time and date displayed. If an Attention prompt appears, tap OK to continue or Cancel From the Home screen, tap Settings Date and...
Page 119: About Phone
About Phone pertinent information as a reference. Read the information and terms, then press to return to the Settings menu. This menu contains legal information, system tutorial information, • Model number: displays the phone’s model number. and other phone information such as the model number, firmware •...
Page 120 Select your country, tap the check box to accept the Terms and conditions, and tap Confirm ➔ The phone automatically updates the software (if available), otherwise, when the Current software is up to date prompt is displayed, tap OK. Changing Your Settings...
Page 121: Section 9: Connections
Section 9: Connections Zooming in and out of the Browser This section describes the various connections your phone can make including accessing the Internet with your Browser, Wi-Fi, There are several ways to Zoom in and out on your browser. After Bluetooth, and Connecting your PC.
Page 122: Using Bookmarks
“Browser Settings” on page 117. From your browser, press New window ➔ – Print: allows you to print the screen or web page on a Samsung A new browser window is opened. printer using Wi-Fi. Enter a URL Press Windows to see a list of all open windows.
Page 123 Bookmarks page. From the Bookmarks page you can also view Tap a bookmark to view the webpage, or touch and hold a your Most visited websites and view your History. bookmark for the following options: From the Home webpage, tap •...
Page 124 Saved to bookmarks will appear at the bottom of the page. From any webpage, press More Settings Clear ➔ ➔ ➔ all cookie data Editing Bookmarks At the Clear prompt, tap OK to delete the cookies or tap From the Bookmarks page, tap and hold the bookmark you Cancel to exit.
Page 125: Browser Settings
A list of your most visited webpages is displayed with Name • Enable JavaScript: Enables javascript for the current Web page. Without this feature, some pages may not display properly. and URL address. The webpages that have been visited the Remove the checkmark to disable this function.
Page 126: Wi-Fi
Turning Wi-Fi On • Clear location access: Clears location access for all websites. Tap OK to complete the process. By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off. Turning Wi-Fi • Remember passwords: Stores usernames and passwords for on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible visited sites.
Page 127 Manually add a network connection Tap the Wi-Fi field to deactivate the feature. The green checkmark will be removed. From the Home screen, tap Settings Wireless and ➔ ➔ network Wi-Fi settings. ➔ Note: Use of wireless data connections such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth can Tap Add Wi-Fi network.
Page 128 Wi-Fi Advanced Settings If you are currently connected to a Wi-Fi network, a prompt will display Current network will be disconnected. Tap OK to The Wi-Fi settings - Advanced menu allows you to set up many of your device’s Wi-Fi service, including: continue.
Page 129: Bluetooth
Turning Bluetooth On and Off View the information that you want to share. For example, if you want to share a photo, find the photo in your camera To turn Bluetooth on: viewer or My Files folder, then tap the Share or Share via From the Home screen, tap Settings Wireless and...
Page 130 Bluetooth Settings From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Search for devices to search for visible external Bluetooth-compatible devices The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your device’s Bluetooth service, including: such as headsets, devices, printers, and computers. Entering or changing the name your device uses for Bluetooth •...
Page 131: Sending Contacts Via Bluetooth
Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth- Note: Disconnections are manually done but often occur automatically if the compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and paired device goes out of range of your phone or it is powered off. functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices.
Page 132: Pc Connections
Press More Import/Export Send namecard via. you can also access the files directory from the memory card by ➔ ➔ ➔ using the device as a memory card reader. Tap each contact that you would like to send via Bluetooth. A green checkmark will appear next to each entry you Note: The file directory of the memory card displays as a removable disk, separate from the internal memory.
Page 133: Nfc
Kies Air On your PC, the Kies air screen is displayed. On your phone, the icon appears at the top of your screen. Kies Air allows you to sync your Windows PC wirelessly with your phone provided they are both on the same Wi-Fi network. You can Follow the on-screen instructions to view and share view and share call logs, videos, photos, music, bookmarks, information between your phone and PC.
Page 134: Section 10: Applications
Section 10: Applications This section contains descriptions of applications available in the Connect to a Wi-Fi network. see “Connect to a Wi-Fi Applications Menu, their function, and how to navigate through Network” on page 118. that particular application. If the application is already described in From the Home screen, tap AllShare ➔...
Page 135: Calculator
Press Settings to configure the following settings: Enter the second number. ➔ • Device name: defaults to your phone. Use the keypad to enter a To view the result, tap equals (=). new Media server if desired, and tap Save. To view calculator history, tap located at the top of •...
Page 136: Calendar Options
• Week: the calendar displays the selected week with today’s date • Go to: allows you to go to any date on your calendar. highlighted. • Today: takes you to today’s date, if you are not already there. • Day: the calendar displays the selected day with any events •...
Page 137: Camera
Clock – Vibration: allows you to set the Event notification tone to vibrate Always, Only in Silent mode, or Never. The Clock application allows you to access alarms, view the World – Select ringtone: allows you to set the ringtone for the Event Clock, set a stopwatch, and use a timer.
Page 138 • Snooze: use this option to set a Duration (3, 5, 10, 15, or 30 Tap the alarm or alarms you wish to delete. A green Minutes) and Snooze repeat (1, 2, 3, 5, or 10 Times). checkmark will appear next to each selection. •...
Page 139 Deleting a World Clock Entry Timer From the Home screen, tap Clock World ➔ ➔ You can use this option to set a countdown timer. Use a timer to count down to an event based on a preset time length (hours, clock Delete.
Page 140: Contacts
Downloads From the Home screen, tap Clock Desk ➔ ➔ clock. The Downloads application allows you to manage all of your downloads from the Play Store and the Browser. The default Desk clock is displayed. From the Home screen, tap Downloads ➔...
Page 141: Gmail
Gmail Select → Select from Contacts or Add via email address. Gmail is a web-based email service. Gmail is configured when you first set up your phone. Depending on your synchronization Select the friends that you want to add or enter an email settings, Gmail can automatically synchronize with your Gmail address and select Add friends →...
Page 142: Maps
– Navigation: allows you to use the Navigation application which is – About: displays general information about Google maps such as an internet-connected GPS navigation system with voice Version, Platform, Locale, Total data sent, Total data received, Free guidance. You can type or speak your destination. memory, etc.
Page 143: Using Maps
– Places: allows you to that use Google Maps and your location to help Note: Selecting Use GPS satellites allows you to locate places of interest at the you find Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Attractions, etc. street-level. However, this also requires a clear view of the sky and uses –...
Page 144: Memo
– About: displays general information about Google maps such as To change the background color of a Memo, tap the Version, Platform, Locale, Total data sent, Total data received, Free icon in the upper right corner of the Memo and select memory, etc.
Page 145: Messenger
Messenger The dairy entry will be added to your Mini Diary with today’s date. Messenger allows you to bring groups of friends together into a simple group conversation. When you get a new conversation in While in a diary entry that has been previously saved, and Messenger, Google+ sends an update to your phone.
Page 146: Music Player
– Send via: allows you to send your Diary entry by Email or Messaging. • Android: the Android folder stores files that are used in Android applications. At the Mini Diary screen, press to display the following • external_sd: this folder displays all of the files that you have on options: your memory card.
Page 147: Navigation Options
Enabling GPS Location • Contacts: allows you to receive turn-by-turn directions to the address stored for a selected Contacts entry. From the Home screen, tap Settings Location ➔  • Starred Places: allows you to obtain directions to locations that and security have been starred within Google maps.
Page 148: News & Weather
• Exit Navigation: exits the Navigation application and returns you The Weather screen is displayed with current temperature, to the Application Menu screen. conditions, Humidity, and Wind speed. • More: includes the following options: Tap the temperature to display a graph mapping the days –...
Page 149: Places
Play Books tuning like brightness, contrast, and color it also provides a wide variety of effects used for editing the picture. For more information, With Google Play Books, you can find more than 3 million free refer to “Photo editor” on page 75. e-books and hundreds of thousands more to buy in the Places eBookstore.
Page 150: Polaris Office
– or – The first time you sign in, the Play Store Terms of Service will be displayed. Tap Accept to continue or Decline to exit. Touch Later to skip registration. Tap one of the category icons to download or purchase The main Polaris Office screen displays.
Page 151: Samsung Apps
– About: Displays the Polaris Office version and build numbers. Samsung Apps Note: You might incur additional charges when accessing the internet or Samsung Apps is a marketplace designed to provide a variety of downloading applications. mobile applications especially developed and carefully selected for Samsung Mobile Phones.
Page 152: Tags
Tags and calendar contents from all major service providers are available. This application is used for organizing and sharing Near Field To access Social Hub, follow these steps: Communication (NFC) tags. You can scan a tag by turning on your device and placing it near the tag.
Page 153: Task Manager
Tap Create task to start a new task entry. memory status. It can also be used to terminate processes and applications. Tap the Name field and enter a task name using the keypad. To access the Task manager, follow these steps: Tap the Due date field and enter a due date name using the From the Home screen, tap Task manager...
Page 154: Voice Search
Messaging, Gmail, or via Bluetooth. Recording time will vary – Storage: allows you to choose where your recordings will be saved. Select between Phone or memory card. based on the available memory within the phone. – Default name: allows you to choose the name prefix for your From the Home screen, tap Voice Recorder ➔...
Page 155: Voice Talk
From the Home screen, tap YouTube ➔ ➔ Read the Samsung Disclaimer then tap Confirm to continue. Tap the search field to search for specific videos, scroll down to browse through the main page thumbnails, or scroll Read the Vlingo Terms of Service then tap Agree to to the bottom to explore additional options.
Page 156 Note: It is not necessary to sign in to the YouTube site to view content. However, if you wish to sign in to access additional options, access the page via the Web browser and tap Sign in at the top right corner, enter your YouTube or Google username and password, and tap Sign in.
Page 157: Index
Index Using the Camcorder Call Log Using the Camera Call Waiting Adding a New Contact World Clock Correcting the Number Idle Screen Dialing a Recent Number Address Book Ending a Call Adding a New Contact Back key International Call Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers Battery Making a Call charging...
Page 158 Accessing the Pictures Folder Using Swype Icons, description Camera Options In-Call Options Picture Folder International Call Find my mobile Taking Pictures Internet Changing Your Settings Gallery Charging battery Joining Contacts viewing pictures Clock viewing videos Contacts Getting Started Kies air Cookies Setting Up Your Phone Emptying...
Page 159 Predictive text Using Bookmarks touch gestures Using XT9 Motion Navigation Options Multimedia Near Field Communication (NFC) Reject List Music News Reject list Playlists News & Weather Music File Extensions Safe Mode Turning On Samsung Apps Noise reduction Samsung Keypad...
Page 160 ABC Mode System Recovery Using Favorites Changing the Input Type Adding Favorites Enabling Deleting a Favorite Task Entering Symbols Editing Favorites Task manager SYM Mode Text Input SD Card Methods Video Player Search Timer Voice Mail Search Bar Touch Screen From Another Phone Service Dialing Numbers Lock/Unlock...
Page 161 YouTube Wi-Fi Direct World Clock Deleting an Entry World clock Write and Go YouTube...

Samsung SGH-i757M User Manual

Section 1: Getting Started

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Section 3: Call Functions

Section 4: Entering Text

Section 5: Contacts and Your Address Book

Section 6: Multimedia

Section 7: Messaging

Section 8: Changing Your Settings

Section 9: Connections

Section 10: Applications

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