Page 1 SAMSUNG GALAXY S II USER GUIDE...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Get Started ..........................1 Set Up Your Phone ......................1 Activate Your Phone ......................4 Set Up Voicemail ........................ 4 Set Up Visual Voicemail ...................... 5 Sprint Account Information and Help ................... 5 Sprint Account Passwords ................... 6 Manage Your Account ....................
Page 3 Phone Calls ..........................29 Make Phone Calls ......................29 Call Using the Keypad ....................29 Call from Logs ......................30 Call from Contacts ......................30 Call a Number in a Text Message ................31 Email Message ......................31 Call Emergency Numbers ...................31 Receive Phone Calls ......................32 Voicemail (Traditional) .......................33 Set Up Voicemail Through the Phone App ..............33 Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ................33 Voicemail Notification ....................34...
Page 4 4G Settings ........................46 Bluetooth Settings ......................47 Data Usage Settings ......................47 More Settings........................47 Airplane Mode ......................47 ® Kies via Wi-Fi ......................48 Mobile Networks ......................50 Roaming ........................51 Call Settings ........................52 Set Reject Messages ....................52 Turn on Proximity Sensor ...................52 North American Dialing ....................52 International Dialing ....................53 DDTM .........................53 TTY Mode ........................53...
Page 5 Screen Timeout ......................60 Font Style ........................60 Display Battery Percentage ..................60 Touch Key Light Duration ...................61 Auto Adjust Screen Power ..................61 Gyroscope Calibration ....................61 Power Saving Mode Settings .....................61 Data Saver .........................61 Storage Settings ........................63 Phone Memory ......................63 USB Storage (Internal) ....................63 SD Card (External) .....................64 Battery Settings .........................65 Applications Settings ......................65...
Page 6 Language and Input Settings .....................73 Language ........................73 Default Input Method ....................74 Google Voice Typing ....................74 Samsung Keyboard ....................74 Swype .........................76 Voice Recognition .......................77 Voice Search ......................77 Text-to-Speech Output ....................78 Pointer Speed ......................78 Privacy Settings .........................79 Dock Settings........................79 Date and Time Settings .....................79 Accessibility Settings ......................80...
Page 7 Edit a Contact ........................92 Add or Edit Information for a Contact ................92 Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact ................92 Assign a New Picture to a Contact ................93 Assign a Ringtone to a Contact...................93 Join a Contact ......................94 Delete a Contact ......................94 Synchronize Contacts ......................94 Add Entries to Your Favorites ....................95 Create Groups ........................96...
Page 8 Options When Composing a Message ..............111 Save and Resume a Draft Message ................. 112 New Messages Notification ..................112 Managing Message Conversations ................112 Text and MMS Options ..................... 115 Social Networking Accounts ..................... 116 Facebook ........................116 Twitter ........................117 YouTube ........................
Page 9 TeleNav: Configuring Your Navigation Preferences ..........132 Google Navigation ....................134 Latitude ........................134 Music ..........................135 Sprint Music Plus ...................... 135 Music Player ......................136 Google Play Music ....................137 Google Play Movies ......................140 Sprint TV & Movies ......................141 AllShare ...........................
Page 10 Select Text on a Web Page ..................158 Go to a Specific Website................... 158 Adjust Browser Settings .................... 159 Reset the Browser to Default ..................161 Set the Browser Home Page ..................161 Create Bookmarks ....................162 Create a New Homepage ..................162 Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen ..............
Page 11 Share Videos on YouTube ..................178 Tools and Calendar ......................... 179 Calendar .......................... 179 Add an Event to the Calendar ................... 179 Event Alerts ......................181 View Events ......................182 Erase Events ......................183 Alarm & Timer ........................183 Calculator ........................184 Task ..........................
Page 12 Update Your Phone ......................199 Update Your Phone Firmware .................. 199 Update Your Android Operating System ..............201 Update Your Profile ....................201 Update Your PRL ..................... 201 Index ............................202...
Page 13: Get Started
Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint service the first time. Set Up Your Phone Activate Your Phone Set Up Voicemail Set Up Visual Voicemail Sprint Account Information and Help Set Up Your Phone You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
Page 14 2. Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press the battery into place. 3. Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Note: When you insert the battery, your phone may power on automatically. 4.
Page 15 5. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours. 6. Charge your battery. Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn on and find a signal, run the setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call.
Page 16: Activate Your Phone
 If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information. Activate Your Phone Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account. ●...
Page 17: Set Up Visual Voicemail
1. Press Home and tap . (If your screen is locked, press (Power button) to turn on the display and then drag the screen to the upper right corner.) See Turn Your Screen On and Off. 2. Touch and hold to dial your voicemail number.
Page 18: Sprint Account Passwords
Sprint Account Passwords As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your data services account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy. Account User Name and Password If you are the account owner, you will create an account user name and password when you sign on to sprint.com.
Page 19: Sprint Support Services
From Your Sprint Phone 1. Press and tap 2. Do any of the following:  to check minute usage and account balance.  to make a payment.  to access Sprint Zone and a summary of your Sprint service plan or to get answers to other questions. From Any Other Phone ●...
Page 20: Phone Basics
Phone Basics Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone. Your Phone’s Layout Turn Your Phone On and Off Turn Your Screen On and Off...
Page 21: Your Phone's Layout
Your Phone’s Layout The illustrations below outline your phone’s basic layout. Key Functions The following list defines the features listed in the above illustrations. ● Front Indicator Light (LED) displays a phone notification, charging status, or alert. ● Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. ●...
Page 22: Turn Your Phone On And Off
● Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor detects how close an object is to the surface of the screen. This is typically used to detect when your face is pressed up against the screen, such as during a phone call.  While talking on the phone, the sensor detects talk activity and locks the keypad to prevent accidental key presses.
Page 23: Turn Your Screen On And Off
Restart Your Phone ► Press and hold to open the Phone Options menu. Tap (Restart) to turn the phone off. Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging). Turn Your Screen On and Off Your device allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it when you need it Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use...
Page 24 Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item. Phone Basics...
Page 25 Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Drag To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position. Phone Basics...
Page 26 Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list. Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways.
Page 27: Your Home Screen
zoom in.) Your Home Screen The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens.
Page 28: Customize The Home Screen
Customize the Home Screen Learn how to add, move, or remove items from the home screen. Adding Items from the Applications Menu Using the Sprint ID Theme Extended Home Screens Recently-Used Applications Adding Items from the Applications Menu You can add and remove widgets, shortcuts, folders, and wallpapers directly from the Applications menu.
Page 29: Using The Sprint Id Theme
Using the Sprint ID Theme This is a collection of themes that allow you to customize your phone with an incredible library of themes containing images, sounds, and more. Note: The default Sprint ID theme is Samsung. Change the Sprint ID 1. Press >...
Page 30: Recently-Used Applications
There are six extended screens in addition to the main Home screen. Note: You cannot add more screens. Go Directly to a Screen 1. From any screen, pinch the screen to display thumbnail images of all screens. – or – Press >...
Page 31: Status Bar
Status Bar The status bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service status information on the right side and notification alerts on the left. To view notification alerts, touch and hold the status bar and drag it down. Status Icons Icon Description...
Page 32: Enter Text
Event USB connection Updates available Download complete Downloading Samsung Account needs activation Wi-Fi Direct is active or phone has been configured as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot Phone is tethered via a supported USB cable connection Keyboard active Enter Text You can type on your phone using the available touchscreen keyboards.
Page 33: Touchscreen Keyboards
● Swype (default): (as part of the Samsung keyboard and not shown as an input method), lets you enter letters and words by swiping across the onscreen keyboard. Instead of tapping each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word.
Page 34: Keyboard Input Options
Assigning the Samsung Keyboard This phone has a built-in, QWERTY keyboard which you can use to type letters, numbers, punctuation, and other characters. To use the Samsung keyboard you must first configure the settings to default to the Samsung keyboard. 1. Press >...
Page 35 Icon Description Displays when the next character is entered in lowercase. Displays when the first character of each word is entered as uppercase but all subsequent characters are lowercase. Displays when all characters will be entered as uppercase characters (shift- lock).
Page 36: Text Entry Options
From within an active text entry screen, tap from the bottom of the screen to reveal the Samsung keyboard settings screen. Note: You must select Samsung keypad as the default input method before managing its settings. 2. Tap to the right of Samsung keypad to access the following options: ...
Page 37: Xt9
Uppercase mode so you can start the new sentence with a capital letter.  Tutorial: provides a short tutorial on using the Samsung keypad. The predictive text system provides next-letter prediction and regional error correction, which compensates for users pressing the wrong keys on QWERTY keyboards.
Page 38: Google Voice Typing
 Auto-append automatically adds predictions to the word you are typing. (A green check mark indicates the feature is enabled.)  Auto-substitution allows the phone to automatically recommend a set of alternative words when entering text. This option reduces “typos.” (A green check mark indicates the feature is enabled.) ...
Page 39: Swype
– or – From a screen where you can enter text, touch and drag down from the Notifications area and then tap Select input method > Google voice typing. 2. The virtual keyboard is then removed and all subsequent input occurs via the microphone as text to speech.
Page 40  Audio feedback: When enabled, plays sounds as you enter text.  Vibrate on keypress: check this field to have the phone vibrate each time you touch a key on the keyboard.  Show tips: When enabled, the phone displays helpful tips. ...
Page 41: Phone Calls
Phone Calls With the Sprint National Network and your phone’s phone, you can enjoy clear calling across the country. Make Phone Calls Receive Phone Calls Voicemail (Traditional) Visual Voicemail Phone Call Options Set Up Speed Dialing Logs Make Phone Calls There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone.
Page 42: Call From Logs
3. Tap to call the number. 4. To end the call, tap Call from Logs The Logs list lets you quickly place calls to recent incoming, outgoing, or missed numbers. 1. Press and tap to display the phone screen. 2. Tap to display the recent calls list.
Page 43: Call A Number In A Text Message
3. Tap the contact you want to call and then tap to place a call. For additional information on Contacts, see Contacts. Call a Number in a Text Message While viewing a text message, you can place a call to a number that is in the body of the message.
Page 44: Receive Phone Calls
Enhanced 911 (E911) Information This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available. When you place an emergency 911 call, the GPS feature of your phone seeks information to calculate your approximate location. Depending on several variables, including availability and access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your approximate location.
Page 45: Voicemail (Traditional)
– or – Tap Create new message to compose a new text message. Voicemail (Traditional) Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Page 46: Voicemail Notification
Use Traditional Voicemail to Access Your Messages 1. Press Home and tap 2. Touch and hold to dial your voicemail number. Note: If you previously set up Visual Voicemail, step 2 will launch that application, rather than direct you to the traditional means of voicemail retrieval. For more information, see Visual Voicemail.
Page 47: Set Up Visual Voicemail
Review Visual Voicemail Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages Configure Visual Voicemail Options Configure Visual Voicemail Settings Automatically Enable the Speakerphone Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu Edit the From Name via the Voicemail Menu Set Up Visual Voicemail Setting up Visual Voicemail follows many of the same procedures as setting up traditional Sprint voicemail.
Page 48: Listen To Multiple Voicemail Messages
 Call to call the person who left the voicemail message.  Reply to reply to the message. You can then reply to the sender or forward it to anyone with either an email or phone number. This allows you to send this voicemail message to several recipients at the same time.
Page 49: Configure Visual Voicemail Settings
 Settings to configure your voicemail application settings. Access a Voicemail Message’s Options 1. Press and tap > 2. Touch a voicemail message and touch and select from the following:  Lock/Unlock to prevent deletion of the selected voicemail message. ...
Page 50: Automatically Enable The Speakerphone
 Touch Speakerphone to automatically activate the speakerphone when you review your Visual Voicemail. See Automatically Enable the Speakerphone.  Touch Display name to enter a name or number that is attached to your outgoing voicemails as part of an identification string. See Edit the From Name via the Voicemail Menu.
Page 51: Edit The From Name Via The Voicemail Menu
Edit the From Name via the Voicemail Menu From your Visual Voicemail menu, you can quickly change the name or number attached to your voice messages. 1. Press and tap > 2. Touch > Settings > Display name. 3. Touch the existing identification field and enter a new identifying name or number (used to identify you to recipients of your voice messages).
Page 52: Caller Id
Caller ID Caller ID identifies a caller before you answer the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, follow these steps. 1. Press and tap 2.
Page 53: Call Forwarding
4. To end the three-way call, tap Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when you have activated Call Forwarding.
Page 54: Set Up Speed Dialing
 Activate Speaker to route the phone’s audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the speaker volume using the volume buttons.)  Deactivate Speaker to use the phone’s earpiece. Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use.
Page 55: Logs
5. Touch Save. Note: If you assign a number to an already in-use speed dial location, the new phone number will automatically replace the previous speed dial assignment. Logs The Recent Calls tab of the Phone application lists all recent incoming, outgoing, and missed calls.
Page 56 Clear Logs Use the menu option to clear your Recent Calls list. 1. Press > to display the phone screen. 2. Touch to display the Recent Calls list. 3. Touch > Clear list > Clear. Call Duration 1. Press > 2.
Page 57: Settings
Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone’s Settings menus. Wi-Fi Settings 4G Settings Bluetooth Settings Data Usage Settings More Settings Call Settings Sound Settings Display settings Power Saving Mode Settings Storage Settings Battery Settings Applications Settings Accounts and Sync Settings...
Page 58: Wi-Fi Settings
4G is up to 10x faster than 3G (based on download speed comparison of 3G's ~600 kbps vs. 4G's ~ 6 Mbps). (Actual speeds may vary.) Sprint 4G is currently available in over 35 markets and counting, and on select phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S II. See www.sprint.com/4G for details. Not all services are available on 4G and coverage may default to 3G/ separate network where 4G unavailable.
Page 59: Bluetooth Settings
Bluetooth Settings Your phone’s Bluetooth capabilities let you use wireless headsets to send and receive pictures and files, and more. For details on your phone’s Bluetooth settings, see The Bluetooth Settings Menu. Data Usage Settings From this screen you can view the Mobile or Wi-Fi data usage. By default, only the mobile data usage displays.
Page 60: Kies Via Wi-Fi
While in Airplane mode, the status bar will display ® Kies via Wi-Fi Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi is software that enables you to update your phone firmware, synchronize files, and transfer data to and from your phone directly by connecting to your PC, ®...
Page 61 3. Run Samsung Kies and follow the prompts to update your phone firmware. 4. Refer to Samsung Kies Help for more information. Using Samsung Kies with a Mac To connect your SD Card using a Mac OS: 1. Access www.android.com/filetransfer and follow the installation instructions.
Page 62: Mobile Networks
Using Samsung Kies with Linux To connect your SD Card using a Linux OS: Note: PTP is integrated into many Linux builds. However, in order to use MTP, you need to install the mtpfs or adbfs applications on your distribution. Please consult your Linux distribution for these packages.
Page 63: Roaming
Automatic Connections 1. Press > and tap Settings > More settings > Mobile networks > Automatic Connections. 2. Tap Sprint Automatic connection to automatically find and connect to the Sprint 4G Network and “remembered” Wi-Fi networks on your phone. Roaming Your roaming settings allow you to connect to your service provider’s partner networks and access voice and data services when you are out of your service provider’s area of coverage.
Page 64: Call Settings
Call Settings Your phone’s Call Settings menu lets you configure your voicemail options and a number of other settings for the phone application. Set Reject Messages Turn on Proximity Sensor North American Dialing International Dialing DDTM TTY Mode Voicemail Settings Set Reject Messages You can create your own unique reject message.
Page 65: International Dialing
1. Press > and tap Settings > Call settings. 2. Tap North American dialing to activate the feature (a green checkmark appears in the adjacent field). International Dialing By default, the international dialing prefix (code) is set to 011. This code cannot be changed until the feature is temporarily disabled.
Page 66: Voicemail Settings
Customer Service at 800-676-3777 or visit www.sprintrelay.com. For additional technical support you may call 1-888-987-4357, or access the following website: www.samsung.com/us/consumer/learningresources/mobile/accessibility/pop_accessibility.html Note: In TTY Mode, your phone will display the TTY access icon. If TTY mode is enabled, the audio quality of non-TTY phones connected to the headset jack may be impaired.
Page 67: Sound Settings
 Tap Notifications to determine how you are notified of new voicemails. Choose from: Select sound (to set your notification sound) and Vibrate.  Tap Inbox sort order to change the order in which your voicemail inbox displays. Tap Pictures to show Contacts entry images. This image is pulled from the entry’s ...
Page 68: Vibration Intensity
1. Press > and tap Settings > Sound. 2. Tap Volume. 3. Touch and drag the onscreen sliders to assign volume level settings for the following:  Media, Ringtone, Notifications, and System. 4. Tap OK to assign the volume levels. ...
Page 69: Phone Ringtone
Phone Ringtone Ringtones help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringtones to individual Contacts entries, types of calls, and types of messages. Your phone provides a variety of ringtone options that allow you to customize your ring and volume settings. 1.
Page 70: Home Screen Wallpaper
Lock Screen Wallpaper Clock Weather Weather Settings Clock and Weather Position Brightness Screen Mode Auto-Rotate Screen Screen Timeout Font Style Display Battery Percentage Touch Key Light Duration Auto Adjust Screen Power Gyroscope Calibration Home Screen Wallpaper You can select a unique picture to display on the Home Screen. Choose from preloaded wallpaper images or select a photo you have downloaded or taken with the Camera.
Page 71: Clock
Note: You can also assign wallpaper preferences by pressing > and tapping Wallpaper. Select a wallpaper image then tap Yes when prompted with Use as lock screen wallpaper too?. Clock You can choose to display the clock feature on your Lock screen (Slide setting only). 1.
Page 72: Screen Mode
1. Press > and tap Settings > Display. 2. Touch Brightness and select the checkmark next to Automatic brightness to allow the phone to adjust brightness automatically. 3. Clear the checkmark and then touch and drag Brightness slider left or right to adjust the screen contrast and tap OK.
Page 73: Touch Key Light Duration
1. Press > and tap Settings > Display. 2. Tap Display battery percentage. A green checkmark indicates the feature is enabled. Touch Key Light Duration This feature allows you to set the time that the touch keys located on the bottom of your phone are lit.
Page 74 ● Turn Wi-Fi off when not in use. ● Turn 4G off when not in use ● Turn off Sprint Hotspot (Wi-Fi hotspot) services when not in use. This is one of the largest drains on your battery as it is not only transmitting a Wi-Fi connection to your phones but is also doing it while using a 4G connection.
Page 75: Storage Settings
 Turn off Sync: automatically turns off Sync when the phone is not synchronizing with the server.  Brightness: allows you to manually adjust the brightness of the screen. Tap this option to enable the next Brightness option.  Brightness: allows you to set the Brightness percentage of the screen. Choose from: 10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, or 100%.
Page 76: Sd Card (External)
Available Available indicates the amount of remaining free memory space available within the phone. Format USB storage Formatting your USB storage will remove all data currently contained within your phone. To reformat your USB storage: 1. Press > and tap Settings > Storage. 2.
Page 77: Battery Settings
1. Press > and tap Settings > Storage. 2. Tap Unmount SD card to release the microSD card from its use by the phone. The icon appears within the Notifications area to indicate an unmounted internal microSD card. Note: The microSD card must first be mounted in order to unmount it. 3.
Page 78: Running Services
Clear an Application’s Cache 1. Press > and tap Settings > Applications. 2. Press and tap Sort by size. This option sorts the current applications listing to display those applications by amount of memory or cache usage. 3. Tap the application whose cache you wish to delete. 4.
Page 79: Location Services Settings
Set Up a New Account 1. Press > and tap Settings > Accounts and sync. 2. Tap Add account and tap an account type.  Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, Twitter, Google, and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. 3. Enter your account information and tap Next. ...
Page 80: Use Location Services
Location and Google Search Use Location Services Use the following steps to use wi-fi or mobile networks to determine your phone's location. 1. Press > and tap Settings > Location services. 2. Tap Google location service. A green checkmark indicates the feature is enabled. This service uses available wireless networks to pinpoint your location within certain applications such as Google Maps.
Page 81: Screen Lock
Screen Lock Encrypt Phone Encrypt SD Card Make Passwords Visible Phone Administrators Unknown Sources Trusted Credentials Install from Phone Storage Clear Credentials Screen Lock You can increase the security of your phone by creating a screen lock. When enabled, you either slide the screen, detect accessibility through facial recognition, draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen, enter the correct PIN, or enter the correct password to unlock the phone’s control keys, buttons, and touchscreen.
Page 82 5. Tap Continue and create a security Pattern or PIN. You will use one of these security features if the phone does not recognize your face when you attempt to unlock the phone. 6. Set your backup Pattern or PIN and tap OK. Note: If your screen lock is currently set to Face unlock, you can improve its performance by capturing your face data again under different lighting conditions.
Page 83: Encrypt Phone
Disable the Screen Lock 1. Press > and tap Settings > Security. 2. Tap Screen lock, provide your security information, and then tap None. If you fail to enter the correct password after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again.
Page 84: Phone Administrators
Disable Visible Passwords: 1. Press > and tap Settings > Security. 2. Tap Make passwords visible (to remove the checkmark on the option). Phone Administrators Activating this feature allows Google to administrate your phone in a way similar to IT security settings on a corporate PC.
Page 85: Install From Phone Storage
The Keyboard settings let you select a preferred input method, control keyboard settings, and more. Language Default Input Method Google Voice Typing Samsung Keyboard Swype Voice Recognition Voice Search Text-to-Speech Output Pointer Speed...
Page 86: Default Input Method
2. Tap Select input method and tap Google voice typing, Samsung keypad or Swype. Note: Within either Select input method dialog box, you can tap Configure input methods to access Keyboard and input methods settings. For more information about the applicable input method setting procedures, refer to Google Voice typing, Samsung keypad, or Swype.
Page 87 Note: You must select Samsung keyboard as the default input method before managing its settings. 1. Press > and tap Settings > Language and input. 2. Tap to the right of Samsung keypad to access the following options:  Portrait keypad types: allows you to select text input method. Choose from Qwerty keypad, 3x4 keypad, Handwriting box 1, or Handwriting box 2.
Page 88: Swype
 Word completion point: allows you to set how many letters should be entered before a prediction is made.  Spell correction: allows you to correct typographical errors by selecting from a list of possible words that reflect the characters of the keys you tapped as well as the characters of nearby keys.
Page 89: Voice Recognition
Settings > Language and input. 2. Tap Voice recognition and tap the voice recognition format that you want. Choose from Google or Samsung powered by Vlingo. Voice Search The Voice Search feature is a voice-activated application that allows you to tell the phone what to search for and then the phone activates a Google search based on what you said.
Page 90: Text-To-Speech Output
Google text-to-speech: allows you to use and modify Google Text-to-speech settings. Tap to the right of Google text-to-speech for additional settings. • Samsung TTS: allows you to use and modify settings for the Samsung TTS default engine. Tap to the right of Samsung TTS for additional settings. ...
Page 91: Privacy Settings
Privacy Settings Your phone’s Privacy menu includes the Factory Data Reset option. This option lets you reset your phone to the original factory settings, which erases all data from the phone’s application storage, including: ● Your Google account ● All other email and social networking accounts ●...
Page 92: Accessibility Settings
2. Tap Automatic date and time to disable the feature.  If enabled, you cannot alter the date, time zone or time values. 3. Tap Automatic time zone to disable the feature.  If enabled, you cannot alter the time zone values. 4.
Page 93: Talkback Settings
TalkBack Settings This feature uses synthesized speech to describe the results of actions. The following procedures enable you to enhance TalkBack capabilities. 1. Press > and tap Settings > TalkBack. 2. Tap the slider to on to turn on TalkBack. 3.
Page 94: Developer Options Settings
 Tilt to zoom: allows you to use the Tilt feature to reduce or enlarge the screen when in Gallery or Browser. Tap Tilt to zoom, and then tap Sensitivity to adjust the tilt sensitivity using the slider. Tap Test to run a test process of the selection or OK to set the selection.
Page 95: Development Phone Id
Development Phone ID The identification number for your tablet when using it as a development tool displays in this field. Allowing Mock Locations If you are a developer who is testing a GPS applications using this phone, you can use mock locations to tell the phone that the phone is at different GPS locations.
Page 96: Application Options
This feature contains tools that allow you to update your phone to the latest PRL, Profile, Samsung Software, and Firmware. Access this menu on a regular basis to ensure that your phone maintains the most recent system enhancements and security features.
Page 97 2. Tap Update Firmware. (Your phone automatically downloads and installs any available updates. You may be required to power your phone off and back on to complete the software upgrade.) – or – 1. Locate the (System Update Available) icon in Notifications. 2.
Page 98: Status
Update Android This option allows you to update the Android Operating System (OS) on your phone via an over- the-air connection. 1. Press > and tap Settings > About phone > System updates > Update Android. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Status This option displays the battery status, the level of the battery (percentage), the phone number for this phone, the network connection, signal strength, mobile network type, service state,...
Page 99: Contacts
Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contacts synchronized with your Google account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends.
Page 100 Press and tap Contacts. – or – Press and tap  To add contacts shortcut to the home screen, touch and hold an empty spot on one of the home screens, and then tap Shortcuts > Applications > Contacts. The Contacts List Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically.
Page 101: Add A Contact
 Accounts: displays your managed accounts.  Send email: allows you to send an email to the selected contact via Gmail or Email. Note: Prior to sending an email, you must first add a Google or Email account.  Send message: allows you to send a text message to the selected contact. ...
Page 102 – or – next to the Name field to display additional name fields. 6. Tap the Phone number field. The numerical keyboard is displayed. The Mobile button initially displays next to the Phone number field. If you want to add a phone number that is not a mobile number, tap the Mobile button and select from Mobile, Home, Work, Work fax, Home Fax, Pager, Other, Custom (add your own label), or Callback.
Page 103: Save A Phone Number
 Ringtone: adds a field used to assign a message tone that will sound when messages are received from this contact. Choose between Default, Ringtones, or Go to My files.  Vibration pattern: allows you to set the specific type of vibration. ...
Page 104: Edit A Contact
 Use your finger to slide the page up or down to see additional fields and categories. 9. Tap to complete and store the new entry. After saving the number, your phone displays the new entry within the Contact list. Edit a Contact Once you’ve added a contact, you can add or edit any of the information in the entry, assign a caller ID picture, customize with a unique ringtone, and more.
Page 105: Assign A New Picture To A Contact
Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact and then tap Edit. 4. Tap an onscreen image to prepare it for use. 5. Touch and drag along the sides of the orange border box to begin cropping the desired area, and then tap Save to assign selected picture.
Page 106: Join A Contact
With syncing, any Contacts entries (with phone numbers, email addresses, pictures, etc.) are updated and synced with your Samsung Galaxy S II. Note: Contact synchronization requires that you are logged into your account via the phone.
Page 107: Add Entries To Your Favorites
Note: In order to use Sync Picasa Web Albums, Picasa must be downloaded through your Gmail credentials. 4. Press to return to the previous screen. Synchronize Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Contacts 1. Press > and then tap Settings > Accounts and sync. 2.
Page 108: Create Groups
3. From the Contacts Entry context menu, tap Add to favorites. Note: Another method to add or remove an entry from your favorites is to toggle the state of the star icon on the Contact’s details page (upper-right). Tap to add the entry to your favorites (star is lit), tap again to remove.
Page 109: Share A Contact
4. Select the recipients of the new message (indicated by a green checkmark). 5. Tap (Insert icon). 6. Type your message, and tap Send. Share a Contact You can quickly share contacts using Bluetooth, email, Gmail, or text messaging. 1. Press and tap 2.
Page 110: Accounts And Messaging
Accounts and Messaging With Sprint service and your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts. Gmail / Google Email Text Messaging and MMS Social Networking Accounts Gmail / Google You will need a Google account to access several phone features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk, and the Play Store applications.
Page 111: Sign In To Your Google Account
4. Look for an email from Google in the email box you provided, and respond to the email to confirm and activate your new account. Create a Google Account Using Your Phone You will need a Google account to access several phone features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk, and the Play Store applications.
Page 112: Send A Gmail Message
 Read a new email message: Tap the unread message or the conversation with an unread message (just-arrived items display in bold).  Select messages and conversations: Tap the box before the email or conversation.  View the Inbox of your other Gmail account: •...
Page 113: Read Gmail Messages
Read Gmail Messages Below are procedures for reading Gmail messages. 1. From the Gmail Inbox, tap a message to view it. 2. The following options are available at the bottom of the screen:  : archives the selected message.  : deletes the message.
Page 114: Reply To Gmail Messages
Reply to Gmail Messages You can reply to Gmail messages from your device. 1. Press > 2. Tap a message to display its contents. Tip: You can also access new messages through the Notifications bar. When a new Gmail message arrives, you’ll see the icon in the Notifications bar. Touch and hold the bar and slide it down to display notifications.
Page 115: Add A Corporate Email Account
1. Press > and tap Settings > Accounts and sync. 2. Tap Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (from the add email account screen). 3. Tap Next and follow the remaining procedures. Follow the onscreen prompts to add additional Internet-based email accounts such as Yahoo!, Hotmail, or other POP3 or IMAP accounts.
Page 116: Compose And Send Email
 Password: typically your network access password (case-sensitive).  Exchange Server: your exchange server remote email address. Typically starts with mail.XXX.com. Obtain this information from your company network administrator. Do not accept the default entry as this is a guess based on returned information. ...
Page 117: View And Reply To Email
5. Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject. 6. Tap the text entry field and compose your email.  To add an attachment, tap Attach. Choose from the following: My Files, Picture, Capture picture, Video, Capture video, Audio, Record audio, Contacts, Calendar, or Task.
Page 118: Corporate Email Features
Sort Email Messages 1. On the email account Inbox, press and tap List by. 2. Select from the options to sort email messages by date received, priority, subject, sender, or size. Delete an Email Message 1. On the email account Inbox, press and hold the message you want to delete. 2.
Page 119: Edit Email Account Settings
3. Tap On and set the dates and times for the period when you will be out of the office. 4. Tap Internal message settings to modify the auto-replies to inter-office e-mail. Tap External message settings to modify the auto-replies to email received outside of your immediate office location 5.
Page 120  Forward with files: lets you include attachments when forwarding an email.  Email check frequency: adjusts the time interval used by your phone to check your  Period to sync email: assigns the sync range for your incoming and outgoing email messages between your phone and your external exchange server.
Page 121: Delete An Email Account
 Sync calendar: synchronizes your exchange calendar entries between your phone and the remote exchange server.  Sync task: synchronizes your exchange tasks entries between your phone and the remote exchange server. 4. Press twice to return to the previous screen. Delete an Email Account If you no longer want an email account on your phone, you can delete it through the mail settings menu.
Page 122: Compose Text Messages
Note: If you are using an onscreen keyboard, you can switch between the default Swype to Samsung keypad text entry method. Touch and hold either the To or the Type to compose field, tap Input method, and select your preferred method.
Page 123: Options When Composing A Message
5. Select a multimedia attachment type:  Pictures: Opens the Gallery application. Use the onscreen navigation to select the picture you wish to send with the outgoing message.  Capture picture: Opens the camera application. Take a picture, then tap OK to use this image in your message.
Page 124: Save And Resume A Draft Message
● Add slide: allows you to add a new page to a message. Save and Resume a Draft Message You can save your message as a draft to finish later. Resume Composing a Message 1. On the Messaging screen, tap Draft. 2.
Page 125 To return to the All messages screen from a text message thread, press and then tap All messages. Note: To view the details of a particular message, in the message thread, press and hold the message to open the options menu, and then tap View message details. If a message contains a link to a Web page, tap the message and then tap the link to open it in the Web browser.
Page 126 4. Tap Lock message on the options menu. A lock icon displays at the lower right hand side of the message. Delete a Message Thread 1. Press and tap 2. Press and hold the message thread that you want to delete. 3.
Page 127: Text And Mms Options
Text and MMS Options The messages settings menu lets you control options for your text and MMS messages including message limits, size settings, and notifications. 1. Press and tap 2. Press and tap Settings. Settings ● Message font size: allows you to set the size of your message text to Normal, Small, or Tiny.
Page 128: Social Networking Accounts
MMS Settings ● Auto-retrieve: Enable this option to automatically retrieve the entire content of your MMS message. When checked, the MMS message header, message body, and any attachments will automatically download to your phone.  If you disable this option, only the MMS message header will be retrieved and shown in the message list.
Page 129: Twitter
Note: Before using Facebook on your phone, you will need to download and install the Facebook for Android app from the Google Play Store app. Tap > , search for Facebook, and follow the onscreen prompts to download and install the app. For more information, see Find and Install an App.
Page 130: Google Talk
and music videos, as well as video content such as video blogging, informational shorts and other original videos. YouTube is a data-intensive feature. Sprint recommends that you upgrade to an unlimited data plan to avoid additional data charges. 1. Press >...
Page 131: Social Hub
Social Hub With Social Hub, you can now easily and intuitively satisfy all of your relevant communication needs from one integrated user experience. E-mails and SNS (social network service) contents from all major service providers are available. Access Social Hub 1.
Page 132: Google
2. Tap an account from which to send a message. Refer to Accounts and Messaging additional information about composing messages. To add another Email or SNS account: 1. Press and tap Add account. 2. Tap an account type you want to add and follow the instructions. Google + Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a lot easier.
Page 133 7. In the upper text field, enter a name, email address, or circle. 8. In the bottom message field, enter a message and then tap 9. From the Messenger screen, tap > Help for more detailed information. Apps and Entertainment...
Page 134: Apps And Entertainment
N.O.V.A. 2 HD NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile DivX The Samsung Galaxy S II recognizes DivX® encoded media files. DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation.
Page 135: Register Your Divx Phone For Vod Playback Of Purchased Movies
Register your DivX Phone for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies To play purchased DivX movies on your Samsung Galaxy S II phone, you will first need to complete a one-time registration using both your phone and your computer. 1. Write down the DivX registration code that appears onscreen. Copy this 8 or 10-digit number down.
Page 136: Google Play Store App
11. Tap the file to play it. Once you play the registration file on your phone, your registration is complete! Return to the DivX VOD Manager screen (from within your computer’s DivX Player) and confirm both your computer and your new phone appears in the list of registered DivX phones. Note: There is no special registration or configuration necessary to playback DRM-free DivX movies.
Page 137: Create A Google Checkout Account
1. Press and tap (Google Play). 2. Browse through the categories (Apps, Games, Music, Books, or Movies), find an app you're interested in, and tap the name. 3. Read the app descriptions. 4. Tap Install or Download (for free applications) or the price (for paid applications). Important! Use caution with apps which request access to any personal data, functions, or significant amounts of data usage times.
Page 138: Request A Refund For A Paid App
Request a Refund for a Paid App If you are not satisfied with an app, you can ask for a refund within 24 hours of the purchase. Your credit card is not charged and the app is uninstalled from your phone. If you change your mind, you can install the app again, but you can’t request a refund a second time.
Page 139: Sprint Id
Sprint ID Once your device is activated, you can install an initial ID Pack. ID Packs are bundles of applications, ringtones, wallpapers, settings, and more. ID Packs are installed using an application called Sprint ID. You can install as many as five ID Packs at any one time in addition to the default My ID pack. You can easily switch from one ID Pack to another without losing any applications already installed.
Page 140: Navigation
Navigation Your phone offers a number of location-based navigation programs to help you figure out where you are and get you where you’re going. Google Maps TelenavTM GPS Navigation Installing TeleNav GPS Navigator Registering TeleNav GPS Navigator TeleNav: Using TeleNav GPS Navigator TeleNav: Getting Driving Directions TeleNav: Creating a Favorites Location TeleNav: Sharing a Recent Location with Others...
Page 141: Telenav Tm Gps Navigation
3. Tap the search field (at the top of the screen), enter a keyword, and tap This keyword can be a category name (such as pizza, steak, burger), a business name (Samsung, Sprint), or a Google friend who is sharing their location. 4. Tap (bottom left) to reveal a detailed list of information corresponding to those matches now displayed on your screen with lettered pins.
Page 142: Registering Telenav Gps Navigator
2. Tap and search for "telenav". 3. Tap TeleNav GPS Navigator from the results list. 4. Tap Install, and then tap Accept & download. 5. When the download has completed, tap Open. To open the app from the home screen, >...
Page 143: Telenav: Getting Driving Directions
4. Tap the green button containing the location address. Using a Local Business Category The Samsung Galaxy S III can also cross-reference your current location with local business and points of interest, such as Grocery Stores, Gas Stations, Wi-Fi Spots, Malls, Hospitals, etc.
Page 144: Telenav: Creating A Favorites Location
4. Tap Search to store your information and begin the search. 5. Tap a matching entry based upon star ratings and distances. Search for Gas Prices in Your Area 1. Press > > > Places > Gas > By Price (Regular, Plus, Premium, Diesel).
Page 145 1. Press > > 2. Tap > Settings. 3. Tap an entry to change its current setting:  Profile: allows you to add personal information registered with the service. • Name: allows you to alter the current first and last name registered with the service.
Page 146: Google Navigation
 Home Address: allows you to enter your home address. This location displays on the Drive To screen for easy access.  Work Address: allows you to enter your work address. This location displays on the Drive To screen for easy access. Google Navigation Another Google Maps navigation application is available on your phone.
Page 147: Music
Share Your Location with Friends 1. Press > > 2. Tap FRIENDS LIST and then tap 3. Tap Select from Contacts or Add via email address. 4. Tap a contact or enter an email address and tap Add friends. Your friend will receive an email or text message with your location marked on a map. They will also receive instructions on how to view your location from the web or use Latitude on their phone or tablet provided it is available.
Page 148: Music Player
4. Tap Install, and then tap Accept & download. 5. When the download has completed, tap Open. To open the app from the home screen, > (Sprint Music Plus). Using Sprint Music Plus 1. Press and then tap > (Sprint Music Plus). 2.
Page 149: Google Play Music
3. Tap Add to playlist and select either a Current playlist or select Create playlist (to create a new playlist).  If you select Create playlist, delete the current default name, enter a name for your new playlist, and tap Save. Assigning a Song as a Ringtone 1.
Page 150 7. Swipe left or right to browse through your music groupings (Recent, Artists, Albums, Songs, Playlists, and Genres). 8. Tap a category and then tap a song to open it and begin playback. Changing Library View You can change the way you view the contents of your music library. 1.
Page 151 Listening to Music You can listen to music by using your phone’s built-in speakers, through a wired headset, or through a wireless Bluetooth stereo headset. Press the volume keys on the side of the phone to activate onscreen volume control and then touch and drag on the scale to set volume.
Page 152: Google Play Movies
 RECENT: to display the most recently played songs and albums  ARTISTS: Play, Add to playlist, Shop for artist, or Search.  ALBUMS: Play, Add to playlist, More by artist, Shop for artist, or Search  SONGS: Play, Add to playlist, Shop for artist, Share, or Search. ...
Page 153: Sprint Tv & Movies
Previously rented movies are automatically added to your My Movies library across your phones. Learn more about Google Play Movies at: play.google.com/about/movies. 1. Press and then tap > 2. Log in to your Google account if you have not already done so. A list of videos sorted on the SD card displays in the Video list.
Page 154: Allshare
2. Select Live TV, On Demand, Movies, Shop, or Help to display channel options. 3. Tap an entry to select a channel from the Sprint TV listings or to select an available category.  The first time you access a channel, the system will prompt you to purchase access (unless the channel doesn't have a monthly fee).
Page 155: Media Hub
Tap Yes to continue. Media Hub Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie and TV content. With hundreds of titles available, entertaining your family on the go was never easier. You can rent or purchase your favorite content and watch from any location. Featuring the stunning viewing quality Samsung is known for, Samsung Media Hub is your gateway to mobile video like you've never experienced it before.
Page 156: Using Media Hub
3. Tap Accept to continue or Decline to exit. The Media Hub screen displays. 4. Tap > My Profile. 5. Confirm your Samsung account email address and enter your password. Tap OK to confirm. Using Media Hub Follow the below procedures to use Media Hub.
Page 157 ● Any media item (Media Content) may be rented or purchased after you create an account in Media Hub. ● Media Content that is downloaded may be viewed concurrently on up to five (5) devices with Media Hub that are also registered to the same account. ●...
Page 158: N.o.v.a. 2 Hd
N.O.V.A. 2 HD N.O.V.A. 2 HD (Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance) is an epic single-player campaign with 13 levels set in the jungle, snow, spaceship, bunker and an alien city. Your phone provides a link to the free version. If you choose to upload the premium version, Tap GET THE GAME on the main menu.
Page 159 5. When the download has completed, tap Open. To open the app from the home screen, > (NASCAR). Using NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile 1. Press > > (NASCAR). 2. If prompted, read the permission check disclaimer, make a selection and tap OK. Follow the onscreen instructions until you reach the main NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile page.
Page 160  News & Alerts provides you with quick access to NASCAR-specific news, photos, and driver stats. You can also customize alerts for new information such as ALL NASCAR News, Sprint Cup News, etc.  Twitter lets you receive the latest Twitter updates, including those for My Driver, Media, Track, MSC, and MSC Friends.
Page 161: Web And Data
Web and Data The following topics address your phone’s data connections and the built-in Web browser. Additional data-related features can be found in Accounts and Messaging, Applications and Entertainment, and Tools and Calendar. Your phone’s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network through a variety of connections, including: Wi-Fi Data Services (Sprint 3G)
Page 162: Check The Wireless Network Status
Note: Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It may be necessary to provide a user name and password for certain closed wireless networks. Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 1.
Page 163: Connect To A Different Wi-Fi Network
2. Tap the wireless network that the phone is currently connected to. You will see a message box showing the Wi-Fi network name, status, speed, signal strength, and other details. 3. The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status at a glance: ...
Page 164: Your Data Services User Name
Your Data Services User Name When you buy your phone and sign up for service, you’re automatically assigned a user name, which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprintpcs.com”. (For example, the third John Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have jsmith003@sprintpcs.com as his user name.) When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the Nationwide Sprint Network.
Page 165: Turning 4G On And Off
Note: The availability and range of the Sprint 4G depends on a number of factors including your distance to the Sprint 4G base station, and infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes. Important: 4G service must be added to your account before attempting a connection to the 4G network.
Page 166: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)
2. Tap 4G to remove the green checkmark and deactivate 4G services. – or – 1. Touch and hold the Status bar then slide your finger down the screen. 2. Tap the onscreen 4G icon to turn off the service (turns gray when disabled). Note: Use of 4G communication and Sprint Mobile Hot Spot service can cause an added drain to your battery and reduce your battery use times.
Page 167: Add A Vpn Connection
You can then download and install the certificates needed to access your local network. Your network administrator can tell you how to do this. Add a VPN Connection The following procedures outline the method to use when adding a VPN connection. 1.
Page 168: Learn To Navigate The Browser
Learn to Navigate the Browser Browser Menu Select Text on a Web Page Go to a Specific Website Adjust Browser Settings Reset the Browser to Default Set the Browser Home Page Create Bookmarks Create a New Homepage Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen Learn to Navigate the Browser Navigating through menus and websites during a data session is easy once you have learned a few basics.
Page 169: Browser Menu
To zoom in: 1. Place your thumb and index finger on the screen. 2. Expand them outward (spread) to zoom in. To zoom out: 1. Place your thumb and index finger on the screen. 2. Bring them together (pinch) to zoom out. Go Back To go back one page: Press...
Page 170: Select Text On A Web Page
 Downloads: displays the download history.  Print: allows you to print the screen or Web page on a Samsung printer using Wi-Fi.  Settings: allows you to modify your Web settings. For more information, refer to Adjust Browser Settings.
Page 171: Adjust Browser Settings
1. Tap the URL field and enter a website address.  As you type the address, if your desired website appears within the suggested sites list, tap the entry to begin surfing. 2. Tap Go. Note: Not all websites are viewable on your phone. Adjust Browser Settings You can change the page settings for your browser, including default zoom level, pop-up blocking, display options, and setting your home page.
Page 172 • Clear form data: Deletes any stored data from previously filled out forms. Tap OK to complete the process. • Enable location: Allows websites to request access to your location. • Clear location access: Clears location access for all websites. Tap OK to complete the process.
Page 173: Reset The Browser To Default
• Website settings: View advanced settings for individual websites. • Default zoom: Adjusts the zoom feature. Set to Far, Medium, or Close. • Open pages in overview: Shows an overview of newly opened Web pages. • Auto-fit pages: Allows Web pages to be resized to fit as much of the screen as possible.
Page 174: Create Bookmarks
3. Delete the current address and enter a new Web address. 4. Tap OK to complete the process. Create Bookmarks Make browsing easier by setting up and using custom bookmarks. 1. From any open Web page, tap . Three tabs are revealed: ...
Page 175: Add Bookmarks To Your Home Screen
Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen You can add Web bookmarks to your device’s home screen for quick access. 1. From any open Web page, tap 2. Touch and hold an existing entry from the list to display an onscreen popup menu. 3.
Page 176 2. Configure the Router name (SSID), Security [Open, WEP (64), WEP (128), WPA (TKIP), or WPA2 (AES)], and tap Visible to prevent your Sprint Hotspot name (SSID) from appearing on the Wi-Fi network list (enabled when indicated by a green check mark).
Page 177: Camera And Video
Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a 8.0 megapixel camera with an autofocus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Take Pictures Record Videos Camera Settings View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery Video Maker...
Page 178: Viewfinder Screen
Close the Camera ► On the camera screen, press Viewfinder Screen You’ll find the following controls on the Viewfinder screen. (Self portrait): allows you to set the front camera so you can take pictures of yourself or video chat. (Settings): Opens the menu panel and lets you change the camera settings. (Flash): Tap to switch between various camera flash modes.
Page 179: Review Screen
Volume key: Zoom in and out of the image. Review Screen After capturing a photo or video, the review screen lets you save, view, send, or delete the picture or video by tapping a button at the bottom of the screen. After you take a photo or shoot a video, you can access various options from the Pictures and Videos Image Viewer.
Page 180: Record Videos
Note: The number of JPEG pictures remaining on the selected media appears in the upper- right of the screen. This is an approximate number of total pictures that can be taken at the current image size. ► To enable the GPS icon, tap >...
Page 181 • Smile shot: the camera focuses on the face of your subject. Once the camera detects the person’s smile, it takes the picture. • Beauty: adjusts the contrast to smooth facial features. • Panorama: takes a landscape photo by taking an initial photo and then adding additional images to itself.
Page 182: View Pictures And Videos Using Gallery
 Anti-Shake: reduces image blur due to the movement of the subject of the photo or hand movement.  Auto contrast: provides a clear image even under backlight circumstances where intensity of illumination can vary excessively.  Blink detection: detects the blinking of human eyes and gives you a warning. ...
Page 183: View Photos And Videos
2. Select a folder location (e.g., Camera) and tap an image to view your picture.  Pressing from the main Gallery screen reveals gallery-specific options Send via, Delete, and More. 3. From the image folder, touch and hold any desired images to select them (indicated by a green checkmark) and press for options such as Send via (AllShare, Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Google+, Messaging, Picasa, Social Hub, and Wi-Fi Direct), Delete, and...
Page 184 Home screen wallpaper, or Lock screen wallpaper. • Copy: allows you to copy one or more pictures to a different folder. • Print: allows you to print the current image on a compatible Samsung printer. • Edit: launches the photo editor application. •...
Page 185: Zoom In Or Out On A Photo
• Play via: allows you to play a video via AllShare. • Rename: allows you to rename a video. • Details: provides details about the picture such as Title, Type, Date taken, name of the Album it is in, Location, Latitude and Longitude (GPS coordinates), Size, Resolution, Duration, and File location.
Page 186: Working With Photos
2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Working with Photos You can press and hold on a photo to open a selection menu and choose what to do with it. You can choose to delete the photo, rotate or crop it, and more. Rotate and Save a Photo To rotate or save your photo, follow the below procedures.
Page 187 1. Press and tap > (Photo Editor). 2. Tap Select picture to edit a picture in your Gallery. – or – Tap Capture picture to take a picture with the camera. 3. Tap the picture and it is loaded into the Photo editor. 4.
Page 188: Share Photos And Videos
Share Photos and Videos The Gallery application lets you send photos and videos using email or multimedia messages. You can share photos on your social networks (such as Facebook, Picasa, and Twitter) and share videos on YouTube. You can also send them to another phone or your computer using Bluetooth.
Page 189: Send Photos Or Videos Using Bluetooth
4. Touch the screen and then tap > Messaging. 5. Compose your message and then tap Send. Send Photos or Videos Using Bluetooth You can select several photos, videos, or both and send them to someone’s phone or your computer using Bluetooth. 1.
Page 190: Share Videos On Youtube
4. Touch the screen and then tap > Picasa. 5. Select the online album where you want to upload the pictures. 6. Tap Upload. You can view the photos online at picasaweb.google.com. Share Videos on YouTube You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube™. Before you do this, you must create a YouTube account and sign in to that account on your phone.
Page 191: Tools And Calendar
Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone’s productivity-enhancing features. Calendar Alarm & Timer Calculator Task My Files Voice Services Bluetooth Kies Air microSD Card Update Your Phone Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events.
Page 192  The default view for the Calendar is the Month view.  To change the view, tap the available tabs along the top (in portrait view) or the left (in landscape view) of the Calendar screen. Choose from Month, Week, Day, and List.
Page 193: Event Alerts
 Select None, Daily, Every weekday (Mon-Fri), Weekly (every [day]), Every 2 weeks [day], Monthly (every [Number Day]), Monthly (on day [Number]), and Yearly (on [Month Day]). 4. Select an alarm time by tapping the Reminders field.  Select None, On time, 5 mins before, 15 mins before, 1 hour before, 1 day before, 2 days before, 1 week before, or Customize.
Page 194: View Events
View Events You can display the Calendar in daily, weekly, monthly, or agenda view. 1. Press and tap > . Once an event has been created, entries are shown in the default view. 2. To view a Calendar event farther out, tap either Week or Month. 3.
Page 195: Erase Events
● Tap a day to view the events of that day. ● Press and hold a day to create a new event. ● Slide up or down to view earlier or later months. Erase Events It’s easy to erase scheduled events from your calendar. 1.
Page 196: Calculator
3. To activate an existing alarm, tap the clock icon. 4. To edit an alarm, tap the entry and then tap the Time field to adjust the alarm time.  Adjust the hour and minute.  Tap the AM or PM button to change the value. ...
Page 197: Task
Task With the Task application you can create a task list of things you need to do and check them off after the task is complete. Create a New Task 1. Press and tap > (Task). 2. Tap Create task to start a new task entry. 3.
Page 198: My Files
 List by: allows you to sort by Due date, Status, or Priority.  Sync task: allows you to sync your tasks to any of your accounts. My Files My files allows you to manage your sounds, images, videos, Bluetooth files, Android files, and other microSD card data in one convenient location.
Page 199: Voice Command
3. Read the Vlingo Terms of Service then tap Agree to continue. 4. Read the information on the How to Use Samsung voice screen, then tap Confirm. 5. At the Voice talk screen, tap on an icon for assistance in using Voice command or tap Tap &...
Page 200: Voice Talk
3. Read the Vlingo Terms of Service then tap Agree to continue. 4. Read the information on the How to use Samsung voice screen, then tap Next. 5. Read the information on the Wake up Voice talk screen, then tap Next.
Page 201: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth phones, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually approximately 30 feet. Turn Bluetooth On or Off The Bluetooth Settings Menu Change the Phone Name...
Page 202: Connect A Bluetooth Headset Or Car Kit
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit. It’s the same procedure to set up stereo audio and hands-free phones. To listen to music with your headset or car kit, the headset or car kit must support the A2DP Bluetooth profile.
Page 203: Disconnect Or Unpair From A Bluetooth Phone
4. Tap the headset’s name in the Bluetooth phones section. 5. If prompted to enter a passcode, try 0000 or 1234, or consult the headset or car kit documentation to find the passcode. 6. If you still cannot reconnect to the headset or car kit, follow the instructions in Disconnecting or Unpairing From a Bluetooth Phone, and then follow the instructions in Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit.
Page 204 1. Set the receiving phone to discoverable mode. You may also need to set it to “Receive Beams” or “Receive Files”. Refer to the phone’s documentation for instructions on receiving information over Bluetooth. 2. On the phone, open the application that contains the information or file you want to send. For example, if you want to send a photo, press Press and tap >...
Page 205  On Windows Vista, the path may be: C:\Users\[your username]\Documents. ● If you send a file to another phone, the saved location may depend on the file type. For example, if you send an image file to another wireless phone, it may be saved in a folder named “Images.”...
Page 206: Kies Air
Wi-Fi network. You can view and share call logs, videos, photos, music, bookmarks, ringtones, and even send SMS messages from your PC. Note: To sync your device to your PC it is highly recommended that you install Samsung Kies which is available at www.samsung.com/kies...
Page 207: Microsd Card
Note: You may be prompted to run a Java plugin for a TransferManagerApplet. Click Run. 8. Tap the Remember for today checkbox if you will be using Kies air with the same PC later. 9. From your PC, a security warning may be displayed asking if you want to run this application.
Page 208: Remove The Microsd Card
Remove the microSD Card Before removing your device’s microSD card, use the Storage settings menu to unseat the card. 1. Remove the battery cover.  Grasp the phone firmly and locate the slot at the top of the phone.  Place your fingernail in the opening and firmly “pop”...
Page 209: View The Microsd Card Memory
2. Orient the card with the gold strips facing down. 3. Firmly press the card into the slot and make sure that it catches with the push-click insertion. View the microSD Card Memory The Storage settings menu gives you access to your microSD card memory information. ►...
Page 210: Use The Phone's Microsd Card As A Usb Drive
1. Press > and tap Settings > Storage. 2. Tap Unmount SD card. 3. Remove the microSD card. See Remove the microSD Card. Use the Phone’s microSD Card as a USB Drive To transfer music, pictures, and other files from your computer to your phone’s microSD card, you need to set the phone’s microSD card as a USB drive.
Page 211: Update Your Phone
Update Your Phone From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. You can download and apply updates through the Settings > About Phone menu. Update Your Phone Firmware Update Your Android Operating System Update Your Profile Update Your PRL Update Your Phone Firmware You can update your phone's software using the Update Firmware option.
Page 212 2. Press and tap 3. Press and tap My apps. 4. Scroll through the list of previously downloaded Google applications and choose the one you wish to reinstall. Follow the onscreen instructions. As an added precaution, to preserve any data on your microSD card, please remove it from your phone prior to starting the update process Update Your Phone Firmware Once you have backed up all your data, use the Update Firmware option to update your phone...
Page 213: Update Your Android Operating System
Update Your Android Operating System This option allows you to update the Android Operating System (OS) on your phone via an over- the-air connection. 1. Press > and tap Settings > About phone > System updates > Update Android. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. –...
Page 214: Index
Index 3-way Calling, 40 Bookmarks Add, 163 Turn Off, 153 Brightness, 60 Turn On, 153 Browser, 155 About Phone, 84 Bookmarks, 162 Accessibility Settings, 80 Default Settings, 161 Accessory Jack, 10 Homepage, 162 Account and Sync Menu, 157 Settings, 66 Navigating, 156 Account Passwords, 6 Settings, 159...
Page 215 Contact Editing Text, 28 Add Information, 92 Email, 102 Assign New Picture, 93 Inbox, 105 Assign Ringtone, 93 Manage, 105 Assign Stored Picture, 92 Reply, 105 Delete, 94 Send, 104 Edit Information, 92 Settings, 107 Join, 94 Email Account Contacts, 87 Add, 102 Access, 87 Delete, 109...
Page 216 Checkout Account, 125 Make Passwords Visible, 71 Help, 126 Manage Applications, 65 Google Voice Typing Maps Configuring, 26 Telenav, 129 Using, 27 Media Hub, 143 Google+, 177 Create New Account, 143 GPS, 67 Using, 144 GPS Satellites Media Transfer Protocol (MTP), 198 Use, 68 Memory Use, 66 Headset Jack, 10...
Page 217 Composing Message, 111 Roaming, 51 Phone, 29 Rotate, 14 Turn Off, 10 Running Services, 66 Turn On, 10 Samsung Keyboard, 74 Phone Administrators, 72 ABC Mode, 23 Phone Call Options, 39 Changing the Input Type, 22 Phone Calls Enabling, 22...
Page 218 Email, 107 Status Bar, 19 Gyroscope Calibration, 61 Storage Motion, 81 microSD Card, 64, 195 Power Saving Mode, 61 Phone, 63 Sound, 55 Support Services, 7 Storage, 63 Swipe, 13 Weather, 59 System Updates, 84 Wi-Fi, 46 TalkBack Settings, 81 Shortcut, 17 Task, 185 Silent Mode, 56...
Page 219 Firmware, 199 Configuring, 26 PRL, 201 Using, 27 Profile, 201 Voicemail, 33 Update Firmware, 84 Notification, 34 Update Phone, 199 Password, 6 Update PRL, 85 Settings, 54 Update Profile, 85 Setup, 4 USB Debugging, 82 Visual, 34 USB Storage, 63 Voicemail Menu User Interface Options, 83 Change Main Greeting, 38...
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