Page 1 SGH-I927R P O R T A B L E Q U A D - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
Page 2: Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
Page 3: 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 EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Side Views of Your Phone ......11 Samsung Keypad Settings ......45 Rear View of Your Phone .
Page 6 Section 8: Changing Your Settings ........ 89 Address Book Options ....... . 55 Groups .
Page 7 Section 10: Applications ..........130 Settings ......... . .148 Social Hub .
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 (2) and away from the phone (3). configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail. 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 The Memory Card
Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket (as Push the microSD card into the slot until it clicks (as shown). shown) until the card locks into place. • Make sure the microSD’s gold contact pins face downward toward the phone and that the card is securely inserted.
Page 11: Charging A Battery
Travel Charger that is used to charge the battery is included with to ensure it is locked into place (3). your phone. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, browser use, and other variables may reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.
Page 12: Using The Travel Charger
Although you can use the phone while the battery is charging, Plug the flat end of the Travel Charger into the Power doing so will require additional charging time. Accessory Interface jack and the other end into a standard AC wall outlet. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time.
Page 13: Switching The Phone On Or Off
Switching the Phone On or Off Press and hold (on the upper right side of the phone) until the phone switches on. Note: The display language is preset to English at the factory. To change the language, use the Language menu. For more information, refer to “Changing Your Settings”...
Page 14: Retrieving Your Google Account Password
Click on the Can’t access your account? link. Note: In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you will need to create a Google™ Account. With a Google Account, you will have access to At the Forgot your password? screen, enter your Gmail more Google applications and applications will always be in sync address and click on Submit.
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Accessing Your Voice Mail From Another Phone With the phone turned off, press the Power key and Volume Down key at the same time until the phone switches on. Dial your wireless phone number. When the start-up screen appears, release the Power key When you hear your voicemail greeting, press the asterisk while continuing to press the Volume Up/Down keys.
Page 16 Safe Mode You can boot your phone into Safe Mode if you wish to troubleshoot whether or not added applications are causing problems with the device. Safe mode will only load basic system software. Make sure your phone is turned off. Press and hold the power key ( ) to boot up your device.
Page 17: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Front Closed 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 Proximity and Light sensors: uses the ambient light level to Search key: allows you to access the Google Search adjust keypad access. If the light path is blocked, for feature where you can search for items on the internet. example, when holding the phone close to your ear, the Widget: small, self-contained applications that perform a touch screen will turn off.
Page 19: Front Open View Of Your Phone
Front Open View of Your Phone Side Views of Your Phone Side-View Display QWERTY Keyboard Understanding Your Phone...
Page 20: Rear View Of Your Phone
Rear View of Your Phone 3.5mm Headset jack: allows you to plug in headphones. Power/Accessory Interface connector: allows you to connect a Travel Charger or other optional accessories such as a USB/data cable or hands-free headset. Volume keys: allow you to adjust the ringer volume while in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call.
Page 21: Display Layout
Display Layout Indicator Icons Your display screen provides a wealth of information about the This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display phone’s status and options, as well as providing access to and Indicator area: application icons. For more information, refer to “Front Closed Displays your current signal strength.
Page 22 Displays when a call is on hold. Displays when your connection to an EDGE network is active. Displays when the speakerphone is on. Displays when your phone is communicating with an EDGE network. Displays when a call has been missed. Displays when your connection to a 3G network is active.
Page 23 Displays when a Bluetooth device has been paired Displays when the phone is connected to a computer via with the phone. a USB cable connection. Displays when Bluetooth is on but is not connected Displays when the phone is tethered via a USB cable to a Bluetooth device.
Page 24: Application Icons
Displays when Power saving mode is enabled. AllShare: AllShare allows your phone to stream photos, music and videos from its memory to other Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified devices. Your phone can also play digital content streamed from other DLNA certified For more details on configuring your phone’s settings, see devices.
Page 25 Contacts: You can manage your daily contacts by storing Gmail: Gmail is a web-based email service. Gmail is their name and number in your Address Book. Address configured when you first set up your phone. Depending on Book entries can be sorted by name, entry, or group. For your synchronization settings, Gmail can automatically more information, refer to “Contacts and Your Address synchronize with your Gmail account on the web.
Page 26 For more information, refer to “Music” on can also view existing Powerpoint presentations and PDFs. page 60. For more information, refer to “Quickoffice” on page 147. Samsung Apps: Samsung Apps allows you to easily download an abundance of useful applications to your phone.
Page 27 Settings: This icon navigates to the sound and phone Task manager: The Task manager application provides settings for your phone. It includes such settings as: display, information about the processes and programs running on security, memory, and any extra settings associated with your tablet, as well as the memory status.
Page 28: Menu Navigation
Command Keys Tip: To open applications quickly, add the icons of frequently-used applications Menu Key to the Home screen or to the folders you created. For details, see “Customizing Your Home Screen” on page 23. Press Menu to display a context-sensitive menu of options for the current screen or feature.
Page 29 Touch and Hold For more information, refer to “Motion” on page 107. Locking and Unlocking the Phone Touch and hold your finger on on-screen items to activate them. For example: To unlock your phone: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen to move it. •...
Page 30 Navigating Using Sub-Menus Navigating Through the Application Menus Sub-menus are available when you are at any Home screen or There are three Application Menus available. Follow these steps to have selected a feature or application such as Phone, Contacts, navigate through the Application Menus: Messaging, or Web.
Page 31: Customizing Your Home Screen
Adding and Removing Widgets on the Home Screen • Repositioning Widgets • Creating Folders • Changing the Wallpaper • Adding and Deleting Home Screens • Creating Shortcuts Shortcuts activate a feature or action, or launch an application. They are different than Widgets, which are actual small Sub-Menu items applications.
Page 32 Deleting a shortcut While still holding the on-screen icon, position it on the current page. Once complete, release the screen to lock the Press to activate the Home screen. new shortcut into its new position on the current screen. Touch and hold the desired shortcut. This unlocks it from its Adding a shortcut via the Add to Home screen location on the current screen.
Page 33 Touch and hold the on-screen icon, then drag it over the Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen. primary shortcut that you want to replace. The new primary From the Add to Home window tap Widgets. shortcut then appears at the bottom of the screen. The old Scroll through the available Widgets at the bottom of the primary shortcut will return to the applications menu.
Page 34 Moving Icons in the Applications Menu The application is deleted. Press to activate the Home screen. Note: If you would like to reinstall an application that you have previously to display your current applications. deleted, use the Android Market to download it. For more information, refer to “Market”...
Page 35 Changing the Wallpaper Touch and hold the Home screen you want to move. You can change the Wallpaper (background) of your home screens by following these steps: Press to activate the Home screen. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen. From the Add to Home window tap Wallpapers.
Page 36 Drag it to the trash can located at the bottom of the screen. Press to return to the main Home screen. Adding and Deleting Home Screens If there are items on the Home screen that you want to You can delete Home screens and then add Home screens later if delete, the Home screen has items.
Page 37: Notification Bar
Notification Bar To add a Home screen, follow these steps: Press to activate the Home screen. The Notification Bar includes a pull-down list to show information about processes that are running, recent notifications, and alerts. Press and tap Edit. To display the Status indicator: Touch and hold the Home screen that contains On the Home screen, touch and hold the Notification Bar drag it to the new location.
Page 38: Memory Card
options of your device’s SD functionality. The device has a USB SD card mode. Clear Button Important!: Your device can support SDHC cards up to 32GB capacity. SD Card Overview After mounting an SD card in the device you can use your computer to access and manage the SD card.
Page 39 From the Home screen, tap Settings Storage.   Warning!: Formatting erases all data stored on the SD card. Tap Unmount SD card. Tap Erase everything to format or press to cancel. Tap OK. For more information, refer to “Installing the Memory Card”...
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: Call Log
Keypad: dials the current number entered using the on-screen keypad. Incoming Calls: • • Logs: displays a list of all dialed, received, and missed calls. Outgoing Calls: • • Contacts: takes you to your Address Book where you can select a Missed Calls: •...
Page 44 Calling Back a Missed Call To call back a missed call number: From the Home screen, tap Logs  Call the number Send a message A list of recent calls is displayed. If the number or caller is listed in your Address Book, the associated name is displayed.
Page 45: Call Duration
Sending a Message to a Recent Caller Adding a Call to the Reject List From the Home screen, tap Logs From the Home screen, tap Logs   A list of recent calls is displayed. A list of recent calls is displayed. Tap the call you want to send a message to.
Page 46: Options During A Call
Options During a Call – Tap Speaker to route the audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the speaker volume using the volume keys.) A green line will appear under Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can the Speaker button.
Page 47 Placing a Call on Hold The current call (caller #2) is placed on hold and the previous call on hold (caller #1) is then reactivated so that You can place the current call on hold at any point during a conversation.
Page 48 To end a call on hold To rejoin the conference call tap Unhold. to disconnect the active call. to end the call. End call End call The call on hold becomes the active call. Tap to end Using the Speakerphone During an Active Call End call the call.
Page 49 To deactivate the speakerphone, tap Speaker Tap Headset to deactivate the Bluetooth headset Headset and reactivate the phone speaker. Switching off the Microphone (Mute) Searching for a Number in Address Book You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other person cannot hear you.
Page 50: Section 4: Entering Text
Swype: a new way to enter text on touch screens. Instead of • Select an input method (Swype or Samsung keypad). tapping each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word. Important!: At any time, you can access the QWERTY keyboard and directly QWERTY keyboard: located below the screen, can be used at any time •...
Page 51: Entering Text Using The Samsung Keypad
Entering Text Using the Samsung Keypad Symbol/Numeric Mode: activates the number, symbol, From a screen where you can enter text, rotate your phone ?123 and emoticon keys. counterclockwise to a Landscape orientation. The on-screen QWERTY keypad will display. Abc Mode: activates the default alphabet keys. Can also be set to ABC or abc by using the shift ( key.
Page 52: Using Symbol/Numeric Mode
Rotate your phone counterclockwise to landscape orientation. at the bottom of the screen. The following screen ?123 displays: Tap the desired alphabetic characters. The screen initially opens in Abc mode. After typing the first letter, the shift key ( ) changes to and the following letters will be lowercase.
Page 53: Samsung Keypad Settings
– or – From within an active text entry screen, tap at the bottom of the screen to access the Samsung keypad settings screen. Continue typing your message. Tap Send to send the Tap the XT9 field. A checkmark indicates activation.
Page 54: 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 55: Entering Text Using The Qwerty Keyboard
• Auto-spacing: automatically inserts a space between words. Create a squiggle (like an S shape) to create a double letter (such as pp • When you finish a word, just lift your finger or stylus and start the in apple). next word.
Page 56 Space: Inserts a space. OK: Press to confirm a highlighted selection. Landscape Display Enter: Moves the insertion point to the next line in a message. Arrow keys: Press to move in the direction indicated on the key. QWERTY Keyboard Delete: Deletes the character in front of the cursor, similar to the backspace key on a computer keyboard.
Page 57: Using The Voice To Text Feature
Using the Voice to Text Feature You can use your voice to enter text using the Voice to Text feature. From any messaging screen, tap on the Samsung or Swype keyboard. At the Speak now prompt, speak clearly and distinctly into the microphone.
Page 58: 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 Tap the Phone number field and use the numerical keypad to their name and number in your Address Book. Address Book enter the phone number. entries can be sorted by name, entry, or group.
Page 59 to add another Email address field or tap • Postal Address: adds a field used to assign a physical postal address for this entry. delete a field. • Organization: adds an organization field for this entry. Tap the IM field. •...
Page 60: Editing An Existing Contact
pauses the calling sequence until you enter a number or press a that you want to edit. key. Tap Edit. To add a pause or a wait to a Contact: to add a new field and tap to delete a field. From the Home screen, tap Contacts , and then tap the Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete information:...
Page 61: Joining Contacts
Within the Contacts list (sorted alphabetically), tap a letter Tap the phone icon to make a phone call or tap the on the right side of the display to quickly jump to the message icon to send a message. contacts beginning with that letter. For more information, refer to “Creating and Sending Messages”...
Page 62 corporate email account login because they are maintained Tap the second contact entry (the entry in which to join). The separately and for different groups of people. second contact is now joined with the first and the account This device can synchronize with multiple accounts such as information is merged into one screen.
Page 63: Synchronizing Accounts
Marking a Contact as Default With syncing, any Contacts entries (with phone numbers, email addresses, pictures, etc.) are updated and synced between the When you use applications such as the Voice Dialer or other account and your phone. For more information, refer to “Accounts messaging type applications, the application needs to know which and Sync”...
Page 64 Options in Address Book – Speed dial setting: allows you to set up speed-dialing. For more information, refer to “Making a Call Using Speed Dial” on From the Home screen, tap Contacts then press page 33 The following options display: –...
Page 65: Groups
Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, or Messaging. The contacts are now removed from the group. • Print namecard: allows you to print the contact’s namecard to a Samsung printer using Wi-Fi. Creating New Group Groups From the Home screen, tap Contacts Groups ...
Page 66: Address Book Favourites
Adding Favourites to your Address Book From the Home screen, tap Contacts Groups  Groups From the Home screen, tap Contacts Tap a group entry. Within the Contacts list, touch and hold a contact that you Press Edit group.  want to add to your favorites list Make modifications to the Group name or Ringtone fields.
Page 67 From the Home screen, tap Contacts Within the Contacts list, touch and hold a contact that you want to delete Tap Delete on the displayed list. At the This contact will be deleted 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.
Page 68: Section 6: Multimedia
Section 6: Multimedia This section explains how to use the multimedia features of your The following Music controls are available: phone, including Music Player, Video Player, Gallery, Camera, and Pause the song. Camcorder. Start the song after being paused. Music Press and hold to rewind the song.
Page 69: Using Playlists
Music Settings Note: The 5.1 channel sound effect works in earphone mode only. The Music Settings menu allows you to set preferences for the Music Options music player such as whether you want the music to play in the background, sound effects, and how the music menu displays. To access additional options, follow these steps: From the Home screen, tap Music...
Page 70: Videos
Creating a Playlist Press Remove.  From the Home screen, tap Music  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
The video will begin to play. Note: The 5.1 channel sound effect works in earphone mode only. The following video controls are available: For more information on downloading videos for your phone, see Pause the video. “Market” on page 141. Start the video after being paused.
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: Using The Camera
Using the Camera Press the Camera key ( ) until the shutter sounds. The Taking Photos picture is automatically stored within your designated storage location. If no microSD is installed, all pictures are Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as simple as stored on the Phone.
Page 74: Camera Options
– or – Settings: Place two fingers on the screen and pinch them together to Edit shortcuts: allows you to set shortcut icons for the zoom out or move them apart to zoom in. You can magnify settings that you use the most. Drag icons between the list the picture up to x4.
Page 75 Panorama: takes a landscape photo by combining Focus mode: allows you to set this option to Auto focus or • several images. Press to take the initial image and Macro. move the phone slowly in one direction. Each time the Auto focus: automatically focus the image at the •...
Page 76 ISO: ISO determines light meter sensitivity. Choose from Storage: allows you to configure the default storage location Auto, 100, 200, 400, or 800. Use a lower ISO number for best for images or videos as either Phone or Memory card (if picture quality in normal light levels, a higher ISO to take photos in inserted).
Page 77 Image Viewer Options More: allows you to do the following: • – Set as: allows you to set a picture as a Contact icon, Home screen After you take a photo, you can access various options from the wallpaper, or Lock screen wallpaper. Image Viewer.
Page 78 More: • • Print: allows you to print a photo on a Samsung printer using Wi- – Move: allows you to move one or more pictures to a different location. – Copy: allows you to copy one or more pictures to a different location.
Page 79: Using The Camcorder
Using the Camcorder Assigning an Image to an Address Book Entry From the Home screen, tap My files DCIM In addition to taking photos, the camera also doubles as a   camcorder that also allows you to record, view, and send videos. Camera <image>.
Page 80: Camcorder Options
Camcorder Options Settings: Options are represented by icons across both sides of the screen. Edit shortcuts: allows you to set shortcut icons for the settings that you use the most. Drag icons between the list Note: The options disappear after a few seconds. Tap the screen to make and the four shortcut locations at the edge of the screen (the them reappear.
Page 81: Accessing Videos
Timer: allows you to set a time delay before starting a video. Image viewer: allows you to access the Image viewer and the Options include: Off, 2 sec, 5 sec, and 10 sec. various viewing options for a selected video. Image viewer options are described in the next section.
Page 82 Tap a video file to open it in the viewer and initiate playback. Once you have selected a video to play, press to display the following options: To pause the video, tap . To play the video, tap Details: displays file information such as file name, format, resolution, •...
Page 83: 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 84: Message Options
• Delete threads: allows you to delete any message thread. Select Note: Enter additional recipients by separating each entry with a semicolon (;) the message thread to delete and a green checkmark will appear then using the previous procedure. next 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 85: Viewing New Received Messages
• Videos: allows you to choose an existing video from the Videos At the Add text screen, select one of the following: list, then add it to your message. • Location: allows you to add an address and the link to the •...
Page 86: Deleting Messages
The selected message appears in the display. • Add to Contacts: displays the Contacts information screen. This option only displays if the sender is not in your Contacts list. To play a multimedia message, tap • Delete thread: displays a confirmation dialog box that when pressed, deletes the entire thread.
Page 87: Message Search
Message Search • Text message limit: allows you to set a limit on how many text messages can be in one conversation. You can search through your messages using the Message • Multimedia message limit: allows you to set a limit on how many Search feature.
Page 88: Using Email
– Restricted: you can only create and submit messages with content There are currently two main types of email accounts on your that is supported by the recipient device. phone: Internet-based email (Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, etc.), and ® – Warning: the phone notifies you when you try to send a message that Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (Corporate email or Outlook may not be supported by the recipient device.
Page 89 Refreshing Email messages • Tap Show password to view the password string as you enter it. If you already have other email account setup: From the Home screen, Tap Email  • Tap the account name field (upper-left) to open the email Tap the account name field (upper-left) to open the email account list page.
Page 90 To add a file attachment (picture, video, audio file, etc.), tap Alter any of the following settings as required: Attach, make a category selection and tap the file to attach. • Account name: lets you view and change the account display name.
Page 91 • Incoming settings: Lets you specify incoming email settings, • Tap the account name field (upper-left) to open the email such as User Name, Password, POP3 server, Security type, Port, account list page. and Delete email from server (select Never or When I delete from •...
Page 92 • Exchange Server: your exchange server remote email address. Select an exchange email account. Typically starts with mail.XXX.com. Obtain this information from Press and then tap Refresh.  your company network administrator. Composing Exchange Email Important!: Do not automatically accept the default entry as this is a guess From the Home screen, Tap Email based on returned information.
Page 93 • If you attach an image to your email, you have the option to resize • Account name displays the name used by the device to track the it prior to delivery. Choose from: Original, Large (70%), Medium account. (30%), or Small (10%). Once chosen, tap OK. •...
Page 94: Using Gmail
Using Gmail Email certificates, and Security policy list. These security policies could restrict some functions from corporate servers. Gmail (Google Mail) is Google’s web-based email service. Gmail – Security policy list: lists the current email’s security policy. These requires that you have a Google account, which can be configured policies could restrict some functions from corporate servers.
Page 95: Google Talk
Tap an email message to open it. • Delete: deletes the Email. • Next: displays the next Email in your inbox. To access other message folders, tap Inbox at the top left of the screen • Previous: displays the previous Email in your inbox. and tap a folder name (Outbox, Drafts, Trash, etc.) Press to select one of the following additional options:...
Page 96 If you are not already signed in to a Google account, press Next to set up a Google account or to Sign in. Follow the on-screen instructions to use Google Talk. Note: The Network confirms your login and processes. This could take up to 5 minutes to complete.
Page 97: Section 8: Changing Your Settings
Section 8: Changing Your Settings This section explains the various settings for your phone. From the Home screen, tap Settings Wireless   Wireless and Network and network Wi-Fi settings.  Flight mode Configure the settings as desired. Flight mode allows you to use phone features that do not require Wi-Fi wireless communication when you are in an airplane or in any To turn Wi-Fi on:...
Page 98 WPS Button Connection Tap Wi-Fi Direct. A check mark displayed indicates Wi-Fi Direct is active. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi Direct” WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a standard for easy and secure wireless network set up and connection by pushing a button on page 121.
Page 99 Press to erase the current device name and enter a Your phone begins scanning and lists any discovered new name for this device using the keyboard. devices in the Bluetooth devices section. Press OK to confirm your setting. Tap a device name to pair with the device. Visible Important!: Some Bluetooth devices are secured and require a PIN number to From the Home screen, tap...
Page 100 Tethering & portable hotspot Enter or edit the Network SSID, Security setting and Password and tap Save. This option allows you to share your phone’s mobile data connection via a direct USB connection between your phone and Tap Hide my device to create a checkmark if you want your computer or a wireless connection to one or more computers.
Page 101 Tap VPN name, add a name for this connection using the To establish a L2TP/IPSec PSK (Pre-shared key based L2TP/IPSec): keypad, then tap OK. Tap Add L2TP/IPSec PSK VPN. Tap Set VPN server, add a name using the keypad, then tap Tap VPN name, add a name for this connection using the keypad, then tap OK.
Page 102: Mobile Networks
Data Roaming Tap Enable L2TP Secret to make a checkmark (if desired). Data roaming allows you to connect to your service provider’s Tap Set L2TP Secret and enter a password (if desired), then partner networks and access data services when you are out of tap OK.
Page 103: Call Settings
Default setup options Tap GSM/HSPA (Auto mode) to allow the fastest possible connection, GSM only to limit the phone’s connection to Your phone default is set to Automatic (to automatically search for an available network). You can set this option to Manual to select a (GSM) 2G, which slows data transfer speed but extends network each time you connect.
Page 104: Set Reject Messages
Call answering/ending Add to manually add numbers to the Reject list. From the Call Settings menu, tap Call answering/ending. To automatically reject all unknown calls, tap Unknown to create a checkmark. The following options are available: Set reject messages • Answering key: allows you to accept incoming calls by pressing the Home key.
Page 105: Additional Settings
Fixed Dialing Numbers • Always forward: all incoming calls are re-routed to a secondary number that you specify. Fixed Dialing Numbers allows you to restrict outgoing calls to a limited • Forward when busy: forwards all incoming calls when your phone set of phone numbers.
Page 106: Sound Settings
At the prompt, enter your old PIN2 code and tap OK. From the Call Settings menu, tap Voicemail. At the prompt, enter a new PIN2 code and tap OK. Tap the Voicemail number field, backspace to erase the digits, enter a new voicemail number using the keypad, then Confirm your PIN2 code.
Page 107: Vibration Intensity
Vibration. Tap a ringtone and tap OK. Notification ringtone Tap Always, Never, Only in silent mode, or Only when not in silent mode. This option allows you to set the ringtone that will sound for notifications. Volume From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound.
Page 108: Display Settings
Tap Haptic feedback. A check mark displayed next to the • Screen timeout: adjusts the delay time before the screen automatically turns off when inactive. Selections are: 15 seconds, feature indicates Haptic feedback is active. 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, and 10 minutes. Display Settings •...
Page 109: Location And Security
Location and Security Tap Power saving on at to assign the “battery low” level at which the power saving mode is activated (10% battery The Location and Security settings allow you to set up how the phone will determine your location and the security settings for power, 30%, 50% or 70%).
Page 110 Use sensor aiding • Password: requires that you enter a password to unlock the screen. Enter a password, confirm it, then tap OK. Password This option enhances the positioning capabilities of your phone must contain at least one letter. and conserves power using sensors. From the Home screen, tap Settings Location...
Page 111: Select Device Administrators
Tap Lock SIM card, enter your SIM PIN code, then tap OK. Enter a new password and tap Confirm. Enter the new password again and tap Confirm. Note: You must activate Lock SIM card before you can change your SIM PIN Select device administrators code.
Page 112: Applications
Applications Select a device administrator and follow the prompts. If no device administrators are listed, you can download them This phone can be used for Android development. You can write applications in the SDK and install them on this device, then run from the Android Market.
Page 113: Manage Applications
Clearing application cache and data A list of applications and corresponding pre-set shortcuts are listed. Important!: You must have downloaded and installed one or more applications in order to to use this feature. If the application you want to create a keyboard shortcut for is not listed, tap Assign application.
Page 114: Battery Usage
To stop a service from running on your phone: Note: Press then tap Sort by name/Sort by size to toggle the way the From the Home screen, tap Settings   list is sorted between alphabetical and memory usage. Applications Running Services.
Page 115: Accounts And Sync
Lets you select how you are notified of new applications in This feature allows you to assign specific functions to certain Samsung Apps (Off, Wi-Fi only, or Packet data). phone actions that are detected by the phone. Accounts and Sync...
Page 116: Privacy
Privacy Warning!: Performing a Factory data reset will erase all data from your phone’s internal storage, including your Google account, system Set data backup and restore configurations, or reset the phone to and application data and settings, and downloaded applications. It erase all personal data.
Page 117: Language And Keyboard
Tap Format SD card to erase the memory card and prepare it Select input method for use with your phone. There are two input methods available: Samsung keypad and USB storage Swype. Samsung keypad is the default text input method.
Page 118: Samsung Keypad
Provides information about the current Swype application version. Swype Advanced settings Samsung keypad Advanced settings provide access to Swype operation Tap to enable or disable use of the Samsung keypad. parameters. • Word suggestion: uses a built-in word database to predict words Samsung Keypad settings while entering text in Swype.
Page 119 Tap the Auto-append field to automatically add predictions to so you can start the new sentence with a capital letter. the word you are typing. Tap Tutorial for a short tutorial on using the Samsung Tap the Auto-substitution field to automatically replace mis- keypad.
Page 120: Voice Input And Output
(TTS) synthesis engine. • Default engine: sets the speech synthesis engine that will be From the Home screen, tap Settings Voice input used for the spoken text. Choices include: Samsung TTS and   Pico TTS. and output.
Page 121: Accessibility Settings
Settings Dock   • Samsung TTS: configures the Samsung TTS setting for voice effects and displays a list of installed languages. settings. • Pico TTS: displays the pico TTS installed languages. Tap Audio output mode to use the external dock speakers Accessibility Settings when the phone is docked.
Page 122: About Phone
Tap Set date and use the plus and minus icons to set the • Battery use: displays the applications or services (in percentages) that are using battery power. Month, Day, and Year then tap Set. • Legal information: displays the applicable Open source licenses Tap Select time zone, then tap a time zone.
Page 123: Section 9: Connections
Section 9: Connections Your phone is equipped with features that allow you to quickly To scroll through a website, sweep the screen with your connect to the web, Bluetooth devices or a PC. finger in an up or down motion. Internet Sweep the screen left to right to move laterally across a web The Internet browser is your access to the mobile web.
Page 124: Using Bookmarks
“Browser Settings” on page 118. Bookmarks page. From the Bookmarks page you can also view – Print: provides print access on compatible Samsung printers. your Most visited websites and view your History. Search the Internet...
Page 125 • Bookmark last-viewed page: Creates a new bookmark for the last • Delete bookmark: Allows you to delete a bookmark. For more webpage that you viewed. information, refer to “Deleting Bookmarks” on page 118. • List/Thumbnail view: Select Thumbnail view (default) to view a •...
Page 126 Deleting Bookmarks A list of your most recently visited websites is displayed with Name and URL address. From the Bookmarks page, tap and hold the bookmark you want to delete. Tap any entry to display the webpage. Tap Delete bookmark. Press Clear history to delete the History list.
Page 127 • Open pages in overview: Shows an overview of newly opened • Clear history: Clears the browser navigation history. Tap OK to web pages. complete the process. • Text encoding: Adjusts the current text encoding. • Accept cookies: Allows sites to save and read cookies from your device.
Page 128: Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi The network names and security settings of detected Wi-Fi networks display in the Wi-Fi networks section. About Wi-Fi Wi-Fi (short for "wireless fidelity") is a term used for certain types Tap a network. of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication requires access to a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Page 129 Displays when Wi-Fi is active but not connected to a Note: The next time your device connects to a previously accessed or secured Wireless Access Point or there is a communication wireless network, you are not prompted to enter the WAP key again, issue with the target WAP.
Page 130: Bluetooth
Sharing Information with Connected Device From the Home screen, tap Settings Wireless   and network Wi-Fi Direct settings.  To share Videos, Photos, or other information with the connected device, follow these steps: If you are currently connected to a Wi-Fi network, a prompt View the information that you want to share.
Page 131: Bluetooth Status Indicators
and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, Displays when Bluetooth is connected (paired) and computers, printers, and wireless devices. The Bluetooth communicating. communication range is approximately 30 feet. Displays when Bluetooth is on but is not connected Turning Bluetooth On and Off to a Bluetooth device.
Page 132: Pairing Bluetooth Devices
To make your device visible tap Visible to place a checkmark Tap Search for devices. Your device will display a list of in the selection box. discovered in-range Bluetooth devices. • Making your device visible allows it to be detected by other Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing.
Page 133 Sending Contacts via Bluetooth Verify your Bluetooth is active. Depending on your paired devices’ settings and capabilities, you From the Bluetooth settings page, tap the previously paired may be able to send pictures, Contact information, or other items device (from the bottom of the page). using a Bluetooth connection.
Page 134: Tethering
USB tethering feature. If additional software or USB drivers are required, navigate to and select Support  http://www.samsung.ca Important!: The Mobile AP service can not be active at the same time as Downloads. Wi-Fi. Please close your Wi-Fi connection prior to launching the Mobile AP service.
Page 135: Pc Connections
By default, the connection is open and not secured. It is Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the device and select your recommended that you secure your hotspot -- tap the phone hotspot from the network list. Security field, select WPA2 PSK, enter a password and tap •...
Page 136 Connecting as a Mass Storage Device Kies Air You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and Kies Air allows you to sync your Windows PC wirelessly with your access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in the device, phone provided they are both on the same network.
Page 137 On your PC, you may be prompted to acknowledge that the page to be opened uses Java. Click OK. From your PC, a security warning may be displayed asking if you want to run this application. Click OK to continue. On your PC, the Kies air screen is displayed.
Page 138: Section 10: Applications
Section 10: Applications This section outlines the various applications that are available on From the Home screen, tap AllShare  your phone. If the application is already described in another The AllShare screen is displayed. section of this user manual, then a cross reference to that particular section is provided.
Page 139: Calculator
• Upload from other devices: select whether uploads from other To view calculator history, tap located at the top of the • devices are accepted. Tap Always accept, Always ask, or Always calculator buttons. A history of your past calculations is displayed. Tap reject.
Page 140: Calendar Options
• List: the Event List displays all events that you have added for all • Delete: allows you to delete All events, All events before today, or dates in the order that they appear. an individual event. • Settings: displays the following calendar settings: –...
Page 141: Camera
Alarm – Calendar sync: allows you to sync your calendar with other accounts such as email or social accounts. This feature allows you to set an alarm to ring at a specific time. Event List From the Home screen, tap Clock Alarm ...
Page 142 Turning Off an Alarm Tap the Alarm tone field and select either Sounds or Go to My files. Select a sound to use as an alarm ringtone then tap To stop an alarm when it sounds, touch and sweep the OK to activate the ringtone.
Page 143 World Clock Tap the city clocks you wish to delete. World Clock allows you to view the time in other parts of the world. Tap Delete. World Clock displays time in hundreds of different cities, within all Stopwatch 24 time zones around the world. You can use the stopwatch to measure intervals of time.
Page 144: Contacts
Tap Start to start the timer. • Dock settings: tap Audio output mode to create a checkmark if you want to use the external dock speakers when the phone is You can tap Stop to pause the countdown, Restart to docked.
Page 145: Email
Email a picture message. For more information, refer to “Gallery” on page 63. Email enables you to review and create email using various email Gmail services. The device alerts you when you receive an email message. Gmail (Google Mail) is a web-based email service. Depending on your synchronization settings, Gmail can automatically For more information, refer to “Using Email”...
Page 146: Latitude
messages from your home computer. For more information, refer Your friend will receive an email or text message with your to “Kies Air” on page 128. location marked on a map. They will also receive Latitude instructions on how to view your location from the web or Google Latitude allows you and your friends share locations and use Latitude on their phone or tablet provided it is available.
Page 147: Maps
• Latitude: lets you and your friends share locations and status Important!: Before using Google Maps you must have an active data (3G/4G) messages with each other. It also lets you send instant messages connection. The Maps application does not cover every country or and emails, make phone calls, and get directions to your friends’...
Page 148: Using Maps
in a tunnel or underground passage • My Location: when touched, your location displays on the map • with a blinking blue dot. in poor weather • Press to display the following options: around high-voltage or electromagnetic fields • in a vehicle with tinted windows •...
Page 149: Market
Memo – Terms, Privacy & Notices: displays the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, o r Legal Notices information. Select the desired This feature allows you to save and recall memos. You can also information from the pop-up menu. send them via Bluetooth, Email, or Messaging. –...
Page 150: Messaging
Messaging Edit a Memo From the Home screen, tap Memo This application allows you to use the Short Message Service  (SMS) to send and receive short text messages to and from other Tap a memo to open the file. mobile phones.
Page 151: Music
Tap the Add location area of the screen, enter text, then tap – Publish: allows you to publish your diary to Facebook. – Send via: allows you to send your Diary entry by Email or Messaging. Done. At the Mini Diary screen, press to display the following Tap the Tap to add text area of the screen and enter text options:...
Page 152: Navigation
For more information, refer to “Accessing Pictures” on From the Home screen, tap Settings Location   page 69. Also, see “Accessing Videos” on page 73. and security. • Android: the Android folder stores files that are used in Android Tap Use GPS satellites.
Page 153 • Map: enables the on-screen real-time map functionality. • Gas Stations: displays registered gas station locations relative to your current location. • Speak Destination: allows you to use the voice recognition feature to search for locations in your area. • ATMs & Banks: displays registered ATM and Bank locations relative to your current location.
Page 154: News & Weather
Obtaining Driving Directions From the Home screen, tap  News & Weather Your phone’s built-in GPS hardware allows you to get real-time Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
Page 155: Quickoffice
person, find out more information about the business, see Tap the E-mail Address field, use the keypad to enter your E- coupons, public responses, and more. mail address, and tap Register Now. From the Home screen, tap Places  – or – Use the Find places field to manually enter a desired place, Tap Register Later.
Page 156: Settings
• Accounts: allows you to view your accounts and add new ones. If this is the first time Social Hub has been opened, the You can add accounts such as Google Docs, Dropbox, box, Welcome to Social Hub page describes all of the available huddle, SugarSync, and mobileme.
Page 157: Task
Task From the Task list screen, tap a task once you have completed it and a checkmark appears next to the task. The Allows you to keep track of both your current and upcoming tasks. You can also sync these tasks with different accounts. task name is also grayed out so that you can still read it.
Page 158: Videos
Videos • Delete: allows you to delete 1 or more voice recordings. Tap the recordings to delete and tap Done. The Video Player application plays video files stored on your • Rename: allows you to rename your recordings. memory card. For more information, refer to “Videos” on page 62. •...
Page 159: Youtube
Tap Speak now and speak your search terms slowly and Note: It is not necessary to sign in to the YouTube website to view content. clearly. Google searches for the terms and displays related However, if you wish to sign in to access additional options, such as the ability to upload video files, access the page via the Web browser and information in the browser.
Page 160: Section 11: Health And Safety Information
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Keep phone from children and pets Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small cause serious injuries or damage to your phone.
Page 161: Safety Precautions
Turn off your phone whenever directed by in a certain area. warning signs or instructions. Your phone could cause explosions Use only Samsung-approved accessories or fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and transfer areas or Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause blasting areas.
Page 162: Warranty Disclaimer: Proper Use Of A Touch Screen Handset
manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference Your phone may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields. Do • problems you experience. not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for Protect batteries and chargers from damage extended periods of time.
Page 163: Important Usage Information
Understanding How Your Phone Operates FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s PROPERTY DAMAGE. turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls INSTRUCTIONS.
Page 164: Radio Frequency Safety
Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals with your To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please • fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth. separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local, free battery return system.
Page 165 Acknowledging special precautions and Industry Canada Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) notice The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless handset. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, Rules.
Page 166 WLAN • Head: 0.11 W/kg • Body-worn accessory: 0.44 W/kg • Product Specific Use: 0.10 W/kg...
Page 167: Section 12: Warranty Information
Product; (j) any other acts which are not the fault of What is Not Covered? This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper SAMSUNG; or (i) Product used or purchased outside the United States or use of Product by Purchaser. This Limited Warranty does not cover: (a) Canada.
Page 168 SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified. such Product. What are SAMSUNG's Obligations? During the applicable warranty What Are The Limits On Samsung's Warranty/liability? EXCEPT AS period, SAMSUNG will repair or replace, at SAMSUNG’s sole SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN, option, without charge to Purchaser, any defective component part PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS,"...
Page 169 WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO WARRANTY WHICH PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ALWAYS BE CONSTRUED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS.
Page 170 Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc.
Page 171: Index
Index Numerics Browser Calculator Calculator Email Calendar Google Mail Call Functions Abc mode Google Maps 3-Way Calling (Multi-Party Calling) Adding a New Contact memo Idle Screen messaging Address Book Address Book Using the Camcorder Adjusting the Call Volume Adding a New Contact Using the Camera Answering a Call Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers...
Page 172 Searching for a Number in Address Creating a Playlist Opening Book Creating an Email Account Refreshing Messages Using the Speakerphone Viewing All Calls Device administrators Facebook Viewing Missed Calls Diary Call Waiting Display Gallery Caller ID icons viewing pictures Camcorder Dock settings viewing videos Accessing the Video Folder...
Page 173 HSPA+ Message Options Music file extensions Message Search Music Player Messaging adding music Icons Creating an Email Account creating a playlist Application Creating and Sending Text removing music Indicator Messages Mute Icons, description Deleting a message My files In-Call Options Gmail International Call Options...
Page 174 Switching On/Off SD Card Symbol/Numeric mode Pico TTS Search Bar System memory Pictures Service Dialing Numbers System Recovery Gallery Settings Places enabling wireless network locations Task Manager portable hotspot Tethering Power Saving Mode Shortcuts Activating Activate SIM card Active Icon Setting Launch Levels Changing Existing PIN Disconnecting...
Page 175 Front View Open Widgets Rear View Android Market Side Views Calculator Unmute Calendar USB connections Camera as a mass storage device Email USB settings Gmail as a mass storage device Memo mass storage device Settings USB storage Voice Recorder Use GPS Satellites Voice Search Use Sensor Aiding YouTube...

Samsung SGH-I927R 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

Section 11: Health and Safety Information

Section 12: Warranty Information

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