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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.
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T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437; U.S. Pat. 5,953,541; U.S. Pat. 6,011,554 and other patents pending. ® ACCESS and NetFront™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACCESS Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries. ®...
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Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability, 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;...
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ..........5 Section 4: Call Functions and Contacts List ....42 Battery Cover ........5 Displaying Your Phone Number .
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Contacts Options ........63 Media Hub ........87 Groups .
Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to get started with your phone by installing and charging the battery, installing the SIM card and optional memory card, and setting up your voice mail. Before using your phone for the first time, you’ll need to install and charge the battery and install the SIM card.
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Installing the SIM card Installing the SD Card Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket until Your phone supports an optional (external) microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory card for storage of media such as music, the card clicks into place. Make sure that the card’s gold pictures, video and other files.
Important!: Before removing or replacing the battery, make sure the phone is switched off; hold down the key until the power-off image displays, then press Power off. Installing the Battery Slide the battery into the compartment (1) so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone, and the gold contacts on the battery line up with those on the phone.
Removing the Battery Note: Verify that the battery is installed prior to connecting the wall charger. Grip the battery at the top end (1) and lift it up and out (2). If the battery is not installed and the wall charger is connected, the handset power cycles continuously preventing proper operation.
Low Battery Indicator Note: This illustration displays both the correct and incorrect orientation for connecting the charger. If the charger is incorrectly connected, When the battery level is low and only a few minutes of talk time damage to the accessory port will occur therefore voiding the phone’s remain, a warning tone sounds and the “Low battery”...
Switching the Phone On or Off Close any applications that may be running in the background (such as • Music Player). Press and hold the key until the phone switches on. To use the Power Control shortcut bar: The phone searches for your network and after finding it, From the Home screen, touch you can make or receive calls.
Locking and Unlocking the Phone Creating a New Google Account By default, the phone locks when the backlight turns off. You should create a Google™ Account when you first use your device in order to fully utilize the functionality. Swipe the glass on the front of the screen to the right to When you start your phone for the first time, the following screen unlock the phone.
Voice Mail Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Google Setting Up Your Voice Mail Account. – or – Your device automatically transfers all unanswered calls to voicemail, even if your device is in use or turned off. As soon as If this is not the first time you are starting the phone, touch your battery is charged and the SIM card inserted, activate your Google Mail.
Visual Voicemail Accessing Your Voice Mail You can access your Voice Mail by either pressing and holding Visual Voicemail enables users to view a list of people who left a key on the keypad, by using the phone’s Application voicemail message, and listen to the any message they want icon, then touching the Voice Mail application.
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines key features of your phone. It also describes Brilliant widescreen AMOLED display • the phone’s keys, screen and the icons that display when the MP3 player with Multitasking features • phone is in use. Assisted GPS (TeleNav GPS Navigation) •...
Front View The following list correlates to the illustrations. USB Power/Accessory connector allows you to connect a The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: power cable or optional accessories such as a USB/data cable. Strap holder is used to connect a carrying strap to the phone.
Back View of Your Phone Back key redisplays the previous screen or clears entries. The following illustration shows the external elements of your Display shows all the information needed to operate your phone: phone, such as the connection status, received signal strength, phone battery level, and time.
Phone Display Display settings Your phone’s display provides information about the phone’s In this menu, you can change various settings for the for the status, and is the interface to the features of your phone. The wallpaper, cube, brightness or backlight. display indicates your connection status, signal strength, battery From Idle mode, touch Applications Settings...
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Displays when there is no SIM card in the phone. Displays when your phone is communicating with the EDGE network. Displays when there is a system error or alert. Displays when connected to the 3G network. Displays when a call is in progress. Displays when your phone is communicating with the 3G network.
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Notification Bar Displays when Bluetooth is active. The Notification Bar includes a pull-down list to show information about processes that are running, recent notifications, and more. Displays when a Bluetooth device is paired To display the Status indicator: with the phone. On the Home screen, touch the Notification Bar until the Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and pull-down displays, then drag down vertically.
Home Screen Clearing Notifications To clear all notifications from the Notification panel: The Home screen is the starting point for using the applications on your phone. There are seven available panels, each populated From the Home screen, touch the Notification Bar until the with default shortcuts or applications.
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Adding and Deleting Home Pages To add a Home screen, follow these steps: Press to display the Home screen. Your phone comes with seven Home screens. You can delete Home screens and then add Home screens later if you want. Press Edit.
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Press to return to the main Home screen. The four, primary shortcuts are non-movable application shortcuts that display on the bottom portion of all Home screens. Customizing the Home Screens Some of the primary shortcuts are context-sensitive. For You can customize the Home screens (panels) to display the example, while viewing a Home screen, the primary shortcut Samsung Widgets, Android Widgets, Shortcuts, Folders, or item is available to provide access to Applications.
Applications Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts The device comes with four Primary shortcuts: Dialer, Contacts, The Application menu provides quick access to the most Messaging, Applications, and Home. You can replace the Dialer, frequently used applications. Applications display on each of the Contacts, and Messaging shortcuts with other applications so three panels on the Applications screens.
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The following applications are available: Alarm & Clocks Here you can set an alarm, configure and view the World Accounts sync. clock, use a stopwatch, or set a timer. The applications Using the Add Accounts sync application you can add display in a tabular format and quickly accessed with the applications and determine which type of account touch of a finger.
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Audio Postcard Calendar In this menu you can select a frame, take a picture and then With the Calendar feature, you can: record a voice message up to one minute long and send it Consult the calendar by month, week, or day. •...
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Contacts Gallery The default storage location for saving phone numbers to The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos. your Contacts List is your phone’s built-in memory. For photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or caller image, and For more information, refer to “Contacts List”...
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Kindle Market Using your 3G connection you can download books Android Market provides access to downloadable through the Kindle application with no annual contracts, applications and games to install on your phone. Android monthly fees, and no hunting for hotspots. Market also allows you to provide feedback and comments about an application, or flag an application that might be For more information, refer to “Kindle”...
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Messaging Music Player This application allows you to use the Short Message Music Player allows you to play music files that you have Service (SMS) to send and receive short text messages to stored on your microSD card. You can also create playlists. and from other mobile phones.
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Settings TeleNav GPS This icon navigates to the sound and phone settings for TeleNav GPS Navigator is a driving aid that uses both your phone. It includes such settings as: display, security, audible and visual directions for GPS navigation. memory, and any extra settings associated with your For more information, refer to “TeleNav GPS”...
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Video Player Voice Recorder The Video Player application plays video files stored on The Voice Recorder allows you to record an audio file up to your microSD card. one minute long and then immediately send it as a message. For more information, refer to “Using the Video Player” on page 87.
Removing an application from the Home screen Write and Go From the Home screen, touch and hold the item you want Use write and go to job down an idea, then decide what to remove. format you want to use: Text message (SMS)/Multimedia message (MMS), email, calendar, or memo.
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Adding an Android Widget Touch the shortcut object. From the Home screen, touch and hold an empty area until The selected object is added to the Home screen as a the Add to Home screen pop-up menu displays. shortcut. Adding a Folder Important!: A Google account password is required for Google applications.
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Google Search Bar Deleting a folder From the Home screen, touch, drag, and drop the folder The Google Search Bar provides you an on-screen Internet search engine powered by Google™. you want to delete onto the Application list. From the main home screen, touch the Google The Application list tab changes into a trash can symbol.
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Feeds and Updates Touch Add account. This application allows you to synchronize feeds and updates Touch an account type to add. from Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter display them on your Sign in to your social network account. phone. Select a sync interval: 1 hour, 3 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours, or From the Home screen, sweep Once a day, then touch Next.
Menu Navigation Touch in the top right corner of the screen to automatically refresh your social networking feeds and You can tailor the phone’s range of functions to fit your needs using both menus and applications. Menus, sub-menus, and content. features are accessed by scrolling through the available Touch to display the following settings:...
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Navigating Through the Home Screens Navigating Through the Application Menus Your phone defaults with seven Home screens. You can There are three Application Menus available. Follow these steps customize and place different applications on each of the home to navigate through the Application Menus: screens.
Navigating Using Sub-Menus Accessing Recently-Used Applications Touch and hold the key from any screen to open the Sub-menus are available when you are at any Home screen or have selected a feature or application such as Phone, Contacts, recently-used applications window. Messaging, or Web.
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Touch or Touch and Hold Use a brief touch to select items on the display or to enter text on the virtual QWERTY keyboard. For example: touch an Application icon to open the application. Touch and hold an icon or key to open the available options, or to access a pop-up menu.
Section 3: Memory Card SD card Overview Your device lets you use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card (also referred to as a memory card) to expand available memory After mounting an SD card in the device you can use your space.
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Connect the USB cable to the phone and connect the cable When the “External SD card safe to remove” message to the computer. displays, open the phone and remove the SD card. For As soon as the connection is established a drive letter is more information, refer to “Installing the SD Card”...
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Factory Data Reset From this menu you can reset your phone and sound settings to the factory default settings. From Idle mode, touch Settings Privacy. Touch Factory data reset. This action erases all data from your phone except current system software and bundled applications, or SD card files such as music or photos.
Section 4: Call Functions and Contacts List Ending a Call This section describes features and functionality associated with making or answering calls, and the Contacts list, which is used to Briefly press the key to end the call. store contact information. Answering a Call Displaying Your Phone Number When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the...
Touch Prefix dialling list. The list is empty until you add a prefix. Press Create. Enter a prefix number using the keypad and touch Save. The prefix displays in the Prefix dialling list. 555-555-5555 Touch and drag upward to reject Touch the white circle icon beside the prefix.
Using the Voice Dialer International Calls From the Home screen, touch , then touch and hold Voice dialer is a voice recognition software used to activate a wide variety of functions on your phone. . The + symbol displays. From the Home screen, touch Voice Dialer.
Redialing the Last Number Setting Up Speed Dial Entries From the Home screen, touch The phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialed, received, or missed if the caller is identified. Press Speed dial. To recall any of these numbers: The Speed dial screen a virtual keypad with the numbers From the Home screen, touch 1 through 9.
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Making a Call Using Speed Dial Press Change order. You can assign a short cut number to a phone number in the Touch and hold an entry to change, then drag and drop it Contacts List for speed dialing. on another location (number). From the Home screen, touch Touch Touch and hold a speed dial location (numbers 2-9, or 1 if...
In Call Options Adjusting the Call Volume Your phone provides a number of features that are available for During a call, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone, use during a call. to adjust the earpiece volume. Touch the Up volume key to increase the volume level and the Down volume key to decrease the level.
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Muting a Call Touch Add call to dial the second call. Touch the Mute icon so the other caller cannot Mute Dial the new phone number and press Call hear you speaking. To switch between the two calls: Touch the Unmute icon to turn mute off and Mute Touch Swap.
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Creating a Memo During a Call Touch Join. The two calls are now joined into a multi-party call and During a call it may be necessary to record information (a Note). display in the order in which they were called. Press Memo.
Call Waiting Touch the number for the participant in which you want to speak privately. You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if this service is supported by the network and you You can now talk privately to that person while the other must have previously set the Call waiting option to Activate.
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Viewing Missed Calls Deleting a Call Record When you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can Touching this allows you to delete the records in each Call Log find out who is calling you, if this service is available, so that you separately, or you can delete all of your call records at one time.
Section 5: Entering Text Using the Swype Keyboard This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone. This section also The default keyboard uses Swype™ which is a text input method describes how to use the Swype keyboard to ease the text entry that allows you to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from method.
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Swype Text Entry Tips SWYPE Settings You can access the SwypeTips application and watch a video or To configure Swype settings: tutorial on using Swype. You can also use the following Swype From the Home screen, touch Settings Locale text entry tips. and text Swype.
Using the Samsung Portrait Keypad or QWERTY Operation settings Keyboard Operation settings provide access to Swype operation parameters. The keyboard displays in three formats: Portrait QWERTY, Portrait (upright 3x4) is a keypad, and Landscape QWERTY keyboard. • Display Trace: sets the length of time the word trace line remains on-screen as you swipe across the screen.
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The Samsung Portrait 3x4 Keypad You can configure the Samsung keypad as a 3x4 keypad. From the Home screen, touch Settings Locale and text Set default keyboard Samsung keypad. From the displayed keypad, touch and select 3x4 Keypad. Changes Text case Toggles Text to ?123 mode...
Using XT9 Predictive Text The Samsung Landscape QWERTY Keyboard XT9 is a predictive text system that has next-letter prediction and You can configure the Samsung keypad as a QWERTY keyboard. regional error correction, which compensates for users pressing From the Home screen, touch Settings Locale the wrong keys on 3x4 keyboards.
Touch the text entry field and begin typing a word. A list of word options displays as you type. Touch one of the words to replace the typed word and continue until you complete the message. Using the Android Keyboard The Android keyboard displays in two formats: Portrait and Tap to Landscape.
Section 6: Contacts Contacts List If saving to the Phone: Touch the First name field, enter a name for this contact This section explains how to use and manage your Contacts List. You can save phone numbers to your phone’s memory. using the displayed keypad.
Finding a Contact Deleting Contacts You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names Important!: Once contact entries are deleted, they cannot be recovered. onto either your SIM card or phone’s built-in memory. They are physically separate but are used as a single entity, called This option allows you to delete your contacts.
Linking Contact Information Next time you synchronize your phone with your accounts, any updates contacts make to email account names, email Most people now maintain multiple email accounts, social addresses, etc. automatically update in your contacts list. networking logins, and other similar account information. For For more information about synchronizing accounts, see “Get example, a Facebook account login name might differ from a Friends”...
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Unlinking a Contact Touch a Contact entry. From the Home screen, touch Press Mark as default. The Mark as default screen displays radio buttons next to the contact name, phone Touch a contact name (the account name from which you number, or other contact information.
Get Friends Copying Contact Information to the SIM Card The default storage location for saving phone numbers to your When you synchronize applications such as Facebook, Twitter, Contacts list is your phone’s built-in memory. This procedure MySpace, a corporate email account, Google, or T-Mobile, using allows you to copy numbers saved to the phone’s memory, onto the Get Friends option synchronizes the data from the selected the SIM card.
Contacts Options After synchornizing accounts you may want to link contact Accounts information. For more information, refer to “Linking Contact Information” on page 60. From the Accounts menu you decide if you want applications to My Profile synchronize, send, and receive data at any given time, or if you want the applications to synchronize automatically.
Sending an Email At the Prompt touch OK to confirm the Import/Export option. Note: Contacts must contain and email account and address before you can SIM Management use the Send email feature. The Sim Management option allows you to copy contacts from From the Home screen, touch your phone to your SIM card or from your SIM card to your phone.
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• Service Numbers: displays the list of Service Dialing Numbers Touch the Select all check box or touch the check box next (SDN) assigned by your service provider. These numbers include to each contact you want to move and touch Move to SIM emergency numbers, customer service numbers and directory or Move to phone.
Groups Touch all of the contacts you want to add to this group. Creating a New Caller Group A checkmark displays next to contact entry. From the Home screen, touch Touch Add. Touch the Groups tab. The selected contacts are added to the group. Removing an Entry From a Caller Group Press Create group.
The Updates Tab Make modifications to the Group Name or Ringtone fields. For more information, refer to “Creating a New Caller From the Updates tab you can view updated contact information that were synchronized with facebook, myspace, or twitter. Group” on page 66. From the Home screen, touch Touch Save.
Section 7: Messages This section describes how to send or receive different types of The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you send and messages. It also explains the features and functionality receive multimedia messages (such as picture, video, and audio associated with messaging.
If adding a recipient from Recent, Contacts, or Group, • Add/Remove Cc/Bcc: allows you to copy or blind copy other numbers. You may manually enter a number or choose from touch the contact to place a checkmark then touch Add. Recent, Contacts, or Group.
Viewing Newly Received Messages – Memo: allows you to tap on an existing Memo and add it to your message. When you receive a new message, the new message • Add text: allows you to attach your namecard to your icon displays at the top of the screen.
Message Threads Deleting multiple messages From the Home screen, touch Messaging Sent and received text and picture messages are grouped into message threads. Threaded messages allow you to see all the Press Delete Thread. messages exchanged (similar to a chat program) and displays a Touch each message you want to delete.
Messaging Settings • Reply path: allows the recipient of your message to send you a reply message using your message center, if your network supports To configure the settings for text messages, multimedia this service. messages, Voice mails, and Push messages. Multimedia message (MMS) settings From the Home screen, touch Messaging •...
Notification settings Center the subject in the viewfinder and touch the Camera • Notifications: allows you to see message notifications on your key. status bar. Touch Record to record an audio message. • Select ringtone: allows you to set the ringtone for your message notifications.
Touch Next at the Your accounts screen. Enter the corporate email address in the Email address field. At the promp name the account and enter a screen name to identify yourself on this account. If you have already Enter the password in the password field. setup this account, skip to step 6.
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Signing into Google Mail Composing a Gmail Message From the Home screen, touch Applications Google From the Gmail Inbox, press Compose. Mail. Enter the recipients Email address in the To field. Note: You must sign in to your Gmail account in order to access Google Mail. Tip: Separate multiple recipient email addresses with a comma.
Google Talk Viewing an Gmail Message From the Gmail Inbox, touch a message to view. Google Talk is a free Windows and web-based application for instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation logs are The following options are available: automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account. This •...
Section 8: Multimedia This section explains how to use the multimedia features of your From the Home screen, touch the Camera application to phone, including the Camera/Camcorder, Music Player, and how activate camera mode. to manage your photos, images and sounds. Using the phone’s main display screen as a viewfinder, This section explains how to use the camera on your phone.
Shooting mode: allows you to set the following options: Note: The number of JPEG pictures remaining on the selected media appears • Single shot: takes a single photo and view it before returning to the in the upper-right of the screen. This is an approximate number of total pictures that can be taken at the current image size.
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Exposure: sets the total amount of light allowed to fall on – Firework: used to catch flames. Uses a slow shutter speed. Keep the camera still when taking this shot. the subject through the lens sensor while taking a – Sunset: used for a sunset scene. Uses Daylight white balance. picture.Touch and drag the slider to the left to decrease the –...
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• Metering: allows you to set how the camera measures or meters Camera button: takes a photo when pressed in Camera the light source: Centre weighted, Spot, or Matrix. mode. • Anti-Shake: allows you to touch On to activate Anti-Shake, or Off Quick view: displays the photo for quick viewing.
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Default Dest.: ets the default destination for sending or • Video quality: allows you to set the video quality to: Superfine, Fine, or Normal. saving videos. Selections are: Recent recipient, Phone • Adjust: allows you to adjust the Contrast, Saturation and Sharpness Book, Online Album, New Email, or New Number.
• More: Before you select a picture, press in the Photos folder to see the following options: – Send to My Album Online: sends this photo to My Album Online. Share: lets you share selected pictures with Picasa, Audio Postcard, •...
• Set home directory: allows you to choose and set the Home • Add to Slideshow: adds the selected photo to a custom directory. slideshow. Selecting and Using the Pictures • Rotate right: allows you to rotate the picture clockwise 90 degrees. Assigning an Image as a Contact Icon From the Image viewer, you have access to both macro functions (zoom, crop, and rotate) and menu options.
Touch Save to assign the wallpaper image. Touch Discard Once the file is saved, touch Play to play your video for to stop without updating the wallpaper image. review. Using the Camcorder Press to return to the viewer. Camcorder Options In addition to taking photos, the camera also doubles as a camcorder that also allows you to record, view, and send videos.
Amazon MP3 Share: lets you share the selected videos with Picasa, Audio Postcard, • AllShare, Messaging, Google Mail, Bluetooth, or YouTube. Amazon MP3 is a digital music store owned and operated by Create folder: create a new sub-folder in the current folder. •...
Files Note: For more information, refer to “Using the Camera” on page 77. Files allows you to manage your sounds, images, videos, Bluetooth bluetooth files, Android files, and other memory card data in one convenient location. The Bluetooth folder stores files sent via Bluetooth device. From the Home screen, touch Files.
Installing and Playing The Sims 3 Game Opening the Gallery From the Home screen, touch Gallery. The SIMS™ 3 is an exciting game where you create and customize the appearance and personality of your characters, then take them into an open-world environment. Note: If you stored your files in folders (directories) on the storage card, Gallery displays these folders as separate albums.
Scroll through the media listings and tap on an item you Note: Media Hub usage is based on service availability. would like to purchase or rent. Using Media Hub Information concerning the media displays. Touch WATCH Touch Media Hub. PREVIEW to watch a short preview or touch Rent or Own. At the Samsung Media Hub main page, touch UPDATE.
Music Player Press Settings. The Music Player allows you to play music files stored on the Select one of the following settings: phone. • Equalizer: set a type of equalization. Selections are: Auto, Normal, Pop, Rock, Jazz, Dance, Classic, Live, or Custom. Important!: You must create and organize your playlist before you get •...
Touch a music file, or touch Select all to add all the music Press and hold to fast-forward the song. Tap to go tracks to this playlist then touch Add. to next song. Removing Music from a Playlist Volume Adjusts the Media volume by increasing or decreasing To remove music files from a playlist: the volume level.
Touch the Name field for the selected playlist, enter a new • Add to playlist: Displays a list of playlists in which to add the file. Touch an existing playlist or create a new one. name for the playlist then touch Done, then touch Save. •...
Touch the checkbox next to each music file you want to Touch the check box next to each individual music file you delete, then touch Delete. want to move, or touch Select all to move all the music The music file(s) deletes. files.
YouTube YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos, and view them in MPEG-4 format. From the Home screen, touch YouTube. When the screen loads you can begin searching and viewing posted videos. Press More Watch in high quality if you prefer high quality output.
Section 9: Applications and Development Accounts sync This section outlines the various applications that are available on your phone. This application allows you to configure general synchronization Applications settings that determine whether the background data is synchronized, and whether you automatically synchronize data The Applications list provides quick access to all the available with the phone.
AllShare Audio Postcard This application wirelessly syncronizes your Samsung mobile In this menu you can select a frame, take a picture and then phone with your TV, streams content and even keeps tabs on record a voice message up to one minute long and send it as an who calls or sends text messages with real-time, on-screen Audio Postcard.
Buddies Now To remove a contact from the Buddies now list: Touch Edit from the Buddies Now screen. When you add contacts using the Buddies now screen the contacts are marked as Favorites and display on this screen. Touch the minus symbol on the upper right corner of the Any updates made to their private networking applications image to delete the contact from this list.
Calendar Call log With the Calendar feature, you can consult the calendar by day, The Call log lists all the calls missed, received, or dialed. week, or month, create events, and set an alarm to act as a For more information, refer to “Call Log” on page 50. reminder.
Scroll through the list of cities to find the city you want to Touch to select default weather, finance, and news or add, or touch the Search bar and use the keypad to enter a touch Create daily briefing alarm to add an alarm to your city in which to search.
Gallery Google Search The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos. For Google Search is a web-based search engine that uses photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a text-based queries to search for content on web pages. slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or caller image, and share as From the Home screen, touch the Google Search field and a picture message.
Layar • Popular: displays the most popular Layar locations. • Search: search for your own Layar location. The Layar Reality Browser shows what is around you by Maps displaying real time digital information on top of the real world as seen through your mobile phone.
• My Location: when touched, the location displays on the map with Tip: When using Google Maps you can turn on Enable GPS satellites. a blinking blue dot. Selecting GPS satellites allows you to locate places of interest at the street-level.
Market Memo options While viewing the list of Memos, press and select one Android Market provides access to downloadable applications and games to install on your phone. Android Market also allows of the following options: you to provide feedback and comments about an application, or •...
Mini Diary Mini Diary settings From the Home screen, touch Mini Diary This application allows you to create a mini diary where you can add a photo, and text to describe an event or other memorable application. life event. Press Settings.
• Publish: charges may apply when publishing (exporting). Touch Yes The differences between My Account and My Device are these: then select Facebook or MySpace. • My Account: check usage, pay your T-Mobile bill. • Send via MMS: attaches this entry and sends it as a mutlimedia •...
• Message usage: tracks the number of messages used and The initial screen displays four tabs: Personalize, Quick Tools, remaining in your plan. If you plan includes unlimited messages this Tips Tricks, and Storage Battery. setting does not apply. Personalize •...
Settings Swype tips This icon navigates to the sound and phone settings for your Using the SwypeTips application you can watch a video or start a phone. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, tutorial that teaches you how to use Swype most efficiently. and any extra settings associated with your phone.
The Sims 3 • Home: displays the introduction to ThinkFree Office and lists a short description of each of the tabs and what type of information they The SIMS™ 3 is an exciting game where you create and provide. customize the appearance and personality of your characters, •...
Visual Voicemail Tap Stop to stop recording. The file automatically saves to the Voice list. Visual Voicemail enables users to view a list of people who left a voicemail message, and listen to the any message they want Press Share and select a method in which to share without being limited to chronological order.
YouTube Open the browser to start surfing the web. The browser is fully YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload optimized and comes with advanced functionality to enhance the and share videos, and view them in MPEG-4 format. Internet browsing feature on your phone.
Android Development Scroll down to view more of the developer’s applications. You can also email the developer here. This device can be used for Android application development. You can write applications in the SDK and install them on this Touch and hold a comment to report a comment as Spam. device, then run the applications using the hardware, system, and network.
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Manage applications Uninstalling third-party applications This feature allows you to manage and remove installed You can uninstall any application you downloaded and installed applications. You can also view the amount of memory or from Android Market. resources used as well as the remaining memory and resources From the Home screen, touch Settings for each of the applications on your phone and clear the data,...
Section 10: Connections Your phone is equipped with features that allow you to quickly AccuWeather: based on your location settings, AccuWeather displays • connect to the web. the current weather conditions. CNN: displays current news headlines and more. • ESPN: displays current sports news headlines and more. •...
Navigating with the Browser – Select text: touch and slide your finger across text you want to copy and paste to the clipboard. The text highlights as you select it. To select an item, touch an entry. – Page info: displays information about the selected page. To scroll through a website, sweep the screen with your –...
Adding and Deleting Windows Press to display the following options: • Bookmark last-viewed page: Creates a new bookmark for the You can have up to eight Internet windows open at one time. To last webpage that you viewed. add a new window, follow these steps: •...
Adding Bookmarks Emptying the Cookies From the Home webpage, tap A cookie is a small file placed on your phone by a website during navigation. In addition to containing some site-specific Use the on-screen keypad to enter the name of the information, a cookie can also contain some personal information bookmark and the URL.
Using Most Visited • Block pop-up windows: Prevents popup advertisement or windows from appearing on-screen. Remove the checkmark to The Most visited list provides you with a list of the most visited disable this function. and bookmarked websites. These entries are used to return to •...
Bluetooth • Accept cookies: Allows sites, that require cookies, to save and read cookies from your device. About Bluetooth • Clear all cookie data: Deletes all current browser cookie files. Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that • Remember form data: Allows the device to store data from any allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth previously filled out forms.
Bluetooth Status Indicators To change your Bluetooth name: Verify Bluetooth is active. The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Device name. Displays when Bluetooth is active. Tap the Device name field and enter a new name. Tap OK to complete the rename process.
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Pairing Bluetooth Devices The external device must accept the connection and enter your device’s PIN code. The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device. Once successfully paired to an external device, When you pair devices, they share a passkey, allowing for fast, displays in the Status area.
Verify your Bluetooth is active. Note: Disconnections are manually done but often occur automatically if the paired device goes out of range of your phone or it is powered off. Touch Deleting a Paired Bluetooth Device Press More Send via bluetooth. Tap each contact that you would like to send via Bluetooth.
Touch On under Unknown sources to allow install of non- Open Windows Media Player to synchronize music files. Market applications. Touch Off to disable installation of Edit or enter your device’s name in the pop-up window. non-market applications. Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list and begin synchronizing.
Connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC Touch the Wi-Fi field to activate the feature. A checkmark using an optional PC data cable. indicates that Wi-Fi is active. The device scans for A pop-up window displays on the PC when connected. available in-range wireless networks and displays them under Wi-Fi networks on the same screen.
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Manually Add a New Network Connection Deactivating Wi-Fi Touch Add Wi-Fi network. Touch Settings Wireless and networks Wi-Fi settings. Enter the Network SSID (the name of your Wireless Access Point). Tap the Wi-Fi field to deactivate the feature. The checkmark grays. Tap the Security field and select a security option.
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Wi-Fi Advanced Settings The Wi-Fi settings - Advanced menu allows you to set up many of the device’s Wi-Fi services, including: • Setting the Wi-Fi sleep policy Viewing the device’s MAC Address • Configuring use of either a DHCP or Static IP •...
Section 11: Time Management This section describes how you can manage time using time- • Delete: allows you to delete All events, All events before today, or an individual event. related applications such as the Calendar, Alarm Clock, Analog or Digital clock, and the World clock.
Touch Calendar sync and touch the the type of general Use the plus or minus symbols to enter the hour, and synchornization settings you want. A check mark indicates minutes, then touch AM or PM (toggles depending on selection. which was last selected). Touch Default view and touch a view.
Slide the slider bar left or right in the Alarm volume field to Touch Restart to restart the lap counter. You can have decrease or increase the alarm volume. A sample of the multiple lap times. volume level plays. Touch Reset to reset the counter. World Clock Setting a Timer This feature allows you to find out what time it is another part of...
Section 12: 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, touch Settings Wireless extra settings associated with your phone. and networks Wi-Fi settings.
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Network Notification WPS allows you to push buttons instead of entering a network name and wireless security PIN. By default, when Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the From the Home screen, touch Settings Wireless Status bar anytime your phone detects an available Wi-Fi network.
Bluetooth settings Activating Visibility From the Home screen, touch Settings Wireless In this menu you can activate Bluetooth, view or assign a device name, activate your phone so other Bluetooth devices can and networks Bluetooth settings and touch Visible. discover it, or scan for other, available Bluetooth devices with The phone is now activated for discovery for 119 seconds which to pair.
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VPN settings To establish a L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol): Establish a VPN name (a name for this connection). The VPN settings menu allows you to set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Set the VPN server. Enable L2TP secret. Important!: Before you can use a VPN you must establish and configure one.
Access Point Names Set user certificate. Note: A user certificate must be installed to use this setting. To use Wi-Fi you need access to a wirless access point (hotspot). From the Home screen, touch Settings Set CA certificate. Note: A CA certificate must be installed Wireless and networks Mobile networks Access Point...
Network Operators Default Setup Options Using this feature you can view the current network connection. Your phone default is set to Automatic (to automatically search You can also scan and select a network operator manually, or set for an available network. You can set this option to Manual to the network selection to Automatic.
Configuring Voice Calls Touch one of the following options: • Show my number: allows you to select how your ID is handled To configure voice calls: when an outgoing call is initiated. From the Home screen, touch Settings Call • Auto reject: sets the phone to automatically reject incoming calls or settings Voice call.
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Managing the FDN List Important!: Not all SIM cards use a PIN2 code. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display. When this feature is enabled, you can make calls only to phone numbers stored in the FDN list on the SIM card. The PIN2 code is provided by your carrier.
Sound and Display Voicemail You can view your voicemail number from this menu. From this menu you can control the sounds on the phone as well as configure the display settings. From the Home screen, touch Settings Call From the Home screen, touch Settings Sound settings...
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Adjusting the Ringer volume Setting System Volume There are multiple ways to adjust the ringer volume. This sets the volume levels for feedback and also controls sound when you power the phone on or off. From the Home screen, press the Down Volume key. From the Home screen, touch Settings Sound...
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Setting a Notification Ringtone Haptic Feedback and Vibration Intensity From the Home screen, touch Settings Sound Instead of sounding a tone, the Haptic feedback option vibrates when you press soft keys on certain screens. You can also set the and display Notification ringtone.
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Display Settings • Screen timeout: adjusts the delay time before the screen automatically turns off. Selections are: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 In this menu, you can change various settings for the display minute, 2 minutes, 10 minutes, and 30 minutes. such as the font, orientation, pop-up notifications, puzzle lock Power Saving Mode feature, animation, brightness, screen timeout, power saving...
Enabling the GPS Satellites Touch one of the following options: From the Home screen, touch Settings Location • TV out: to play all of the phone's video output through the TV-out feature. and security. • TV system : to play the phone's video out through an analog TV Touch Use GPS satellites enable the GPS satellite.
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Read the instructions then touch Next. From the Home screen, touch Settings Location and security. Read the instructions and touch Next when you are ready to draw a pattern. Touch Set up SIM card lock. Draw a pattern (connecting at least four dots) then touch Touch Lock SIM card, enter your SIM PIN code, then touch Continue.
Applications Credential Storage This option allows certain applications to access secure This device can be used for Android development. You can write certificates and other credentials. Certificates and credentials applications in the SDK and install them on this device, then run can be installed to the SD card and password protected.
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Managing Applications Uninstalling Third-party Applications This feature allows you to manage installed applications. You can Important!: You must have downloaded applications installed to use this view and control currently running services, or use the device for feature. application development. From the Home screen, touch Settings You can also view the amount of memory or resources used as well as the remaining memory and resources for each of the...
Tap a process to stop the process from running. This feature is used for Android application development. When you stop the process the service or application will Note: The phone will not go into sleep mode while charging when this no longer run until you start the process or application feature is activated.
Privacy Settings Select one of the following USB modes: • Media player: connects your device to a PC in order to synchronize Location settings, backup configurations, or reset the phone to files with Windows Media Player. For more information, refer to erase all personal data.
SD Card & Phone Storage Touch one of the following search settings: • Google search settings: displays the Google search preferences From this menu you can view the memory allocation for the settings. memory card as well as mount or unmount the SD card. –...
Language Settings • Auto-spacing: automatically inserts a space between words. When you finish a word, just lift your finger or stylus and start the To set the language that the menus display on the phone: next word. From the Home screen, touch Settings Locale •...
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• Auto -select word after: sets the time period that must pass Touch the Auto-capitalization field to automatically before the first word automatically inserts. Move the slider between capitalize the first letter of a sentence. 3 secs or 20 secs and touch OK. Samsung Keyboard Settings Touch the Tutorial field to view a short tutorial on use of the Samsung keyboard.
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Touch the Next word prediction field to enable word If you do not see the substitution you want, press prediction. Add, then input the Shortcut word and Substitution word. Touch the Auto-append field to automatically add Touch Done. predictions. Android Keyboard Settings Touch the Auto-substitution field to automatically replace From this menu you can set Android keyboard options.
Accessibility Settings • Driving mode: incoming calls and new norifications are automatically ready out loud. This service is able to collect all the text you type, including • Always use my settings: accepts an override of application personal data credit card numbers except passwords. It may also settings with personal configurations for this text-to-speech settings log your user inteface interactions.
Touch Set time and use the plus or minus icons, set Hour, • Legal Information: This option displays information about Open source licenses as well as Google legal information. This and Minute. Touch PM or AM, then touch Set. information clearly provides copyright and distribution legal information and facts as well as Google Terms of Service, Terms of Optional: Touch Use 24-hour format.
Software Update The Software Update feature enables you to use your phone to connect to the network and upload any new phone software directly to your phone. The phone automatically updates with the latest available software when you access this option. From Idle mode, touch Settings Software update.
Section 13: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of your phone. These safety precautions should be followed to watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires wireless phones to safely use your phone.
For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets 2.4 GHz WLAN FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that Head: 0.077 W/Kg. • contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of Body-worn: 0.03 W/Kg. •...
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER: PROPER USE OF A TOUCH SCREEN FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY HANDSET DAMAGE. If your handset has a touchscreen display, please note that IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE a touchscreen responds best to a light touch from the pad INSTRUCTIONS.
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exposures are limited by Federal Communications Commission cases, other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those safety guidelines that were developed with the advice of FDA and studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results. other federal health and safety agencies. What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones? When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the...
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What are the results of the research done already? FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level. The many studies have suffered from flaws in their research following agencies belong to this working group: methods.
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What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible However, none of the studies can answer questions about long- health effects of wireless phone RF? term exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years. FDA is working with the U.S.
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CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts to Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless independent investigators. The initial research will include both phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The exposure from these products, you can use measures like those CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone...
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce Studies have shown that these products generally do not work as risks from exposure to RF emissions? advertised. Unlike "hand-free" kits, these so-called "shields" may interfere with proper operation of the phone. The phone may Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions be forced to boost its power to compensate, leading to an from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that hands-...
sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection: • (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and performance http://www.icnirp.de requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no Health Protection Agency: • interference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation a compatible hearing aid at the same time.
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When available, use a hands-free device. If possible, add Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls an additional layer of convenience and safety to your when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try wireless phone with one of the many hands free to plan calls when your car will be stationary.
Responsible Listening Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless assistance number when necessary. If you see a Caution!: Avoid potential hearing loss. broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud sounds over time.
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You should follow some commonsense recommendations when You can obtain additional information on this subject from the using any portable audio device: following sources: Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into an • audio source. American Academy of Audiology Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at •...
for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) equipment should only be used in the normal operating position 395 E Street, S.W. (held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder if Suite 9200 you are using an external antenna).
Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system • implantable medical device. If you have any questions about using for wireless phones, to assist hearing device users find phones your wireless phone with such a device, consult your health care that may be compatible with their hearing devices.
A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for normal use. A sum of 6 The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the is considered for best use. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy.
Potentially Explosive Environments or underdeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel. Switch your phone off when in any area with a potentially Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must be explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength.
Restricting Children's access to your Phone Cautions Your phone is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the approved in this document could void your warranty for this phone or make calls that increase your phone bill.
Understanding the Power Save Feature For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag • inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including both installed If your phone is unable to find a signal after searching, a Power or portable wireless equipment near or in the area over the air bag or Save feature is automatically activated.
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. Many services and features are network dependent and may To ensure that the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating for your • require additional subscription and/or usage charges.
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If you use the phone near the network's base station, it uses less Misuse or use of incompatible phones, batteries, and charging devices • • power; talk and standby time are greatly affected by the signal could result in damage to the equipment and a possible risk of fire, strength on the cellular network and the parameters set by the explosion, leakage serious injuries, damage to your phone, or other network operator.
Do not permit a battery out of the phone to come in contact with metal Do not store the phone in hot areas (over 45 °C (113 °F)). High • • objects, such as coins, keys or jewelry. temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics.
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If the phone, battery, charger or any accessory is not working properly, • take it to your nearest qualified service facility. The personnel there will assist you, and if necessary, arrange for service. Dispose of phones in accordance with local regulations. In some areas, •...
Section 14: Warranty Information Standard Limited Warranty decorative or structural items, including framing, and any non- operative parts unless caused by SAMSUNG; (b) defects or What is Covered and For How Long? damage resulting from excessive force or use of a metallic object SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC ("SAMSUNG") when pressing on a touch screen;...
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Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has replaced parts, components, boards and equipment shall been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by become the property of SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or...
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WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. ALL IMPLIED STATE. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS THAT MAY ARISE BY OPERATION ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS OF LAW, INCLUDING IF APPLICABLE THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES PRODUCT AND STATES PURCHASER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
End User License Agreement for Software SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT, AS THE CASE MAY BE. IMPORTANT. READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure between ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual Purchaser and SAMSUNG, and SAMSUNG's Product pricing or a single entity) and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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only; provided that the backup copy must include all copyright or 5. UPGRADES. This EULA applies to updates, supplements and other proprietary notices contained on the original. add-on components (if any) of the Software that Samsung may provide to you or make available to you after the date you obtain 2.
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8. TERMINATION. This EULA is effective until terminated. Your REQUIREMENTS, THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL rights under this License will terminate automatically without BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS IN THE notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the terms SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED.
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OR OTHERWISE) AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF 13. APPLICABLE LAW. This EULA is governed by the laws of THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO TEXAS, without regard to conflicts of laws principles. This EULA NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL shall not be governed by the UN Convention on Contracts for the INJURY, OR OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO International Sale of Goods, the application of which is expressly...
Index Android keyboard Video Player using the Voice Recorder Accessing Android widget Voice Search voice mail adding YouTube accessing answering a call Applications and Development recently-used applications Application cache and data Accounts clearing synchronizing with the contacts list Battery Application menus charging navigating through Accounts and syncronization...
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turning on and off call volume Contact information Browser adjusting copying to the SIM card adding bookmarks Call Waiting linking deleting bookmarks calls Contact list emptying cookies making a settings etnering a URL multi-party Contacts navigation muting deleting settings Camcorder groups Accessing the Video Folder moving...
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Deleting a contact Google Maps Display enabling a location source Facebook icons opening a map Factory data reset Navigation Google Search Bar Feeds and Updates Status Bar Group Feeds and updates Display settings Adding an Entry Folder view Displaying your phone number creating a new caller group Downloading Editing...
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Deleting a message Google Mail Icons making Options indicator international calls settings status making a call Signing in to Email Icons, description Marking a contact signing into Google Mail Images as a default Types of Messages assigning as a Contact icon Media Hub Mini Diary assigning as wallpaper...
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multi-party calls Network connection Power Control Music adding a new predictive text copying a music file New applications using XT9 moving a music file downloading Prefix dialing Music files Notification bar Primary shortcuts moving and copying using the adding and removing Music Player adding music On/off switch...
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Samsung QWERTY keyboard Speed Dial Setting up changing an entry Text Input voicemail removing an entry Methods Settings setting up entries Third-party applications browser Speed dialing uninstalling Contact list speed dialing Time Management display making a call calendar enabling wireless network locations Standard Limited Warranty Tools Status Bar...
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Updates tab USB connections Warranty Information as a mass storage device USB settings history as a mass storage device Web applications mass storage device enable downloading Samsung Kies Widgets Windows Meida Player Composer Use wireless networks Google Talk Using Favorites My Account Adding Favorites Settings...
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