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Contents 7
Connectivity .......................................... 89 Mini Diary ......................................................... 104
Bluetooth . ........................................................... 89 My Files ............................................................. 105
Wi-Fi ...................................................................... 91 Task Manager .................................................. 105
AllShare ................................................................ 92 ThinkFree Office . ............................................ 106
Mobile AP ............................................................ 95 Voice Dialler ..................................................... 107
USB tethering ..................................................... 95 Voice Search . ................................................... 108
TV connections (TV out mode) ...................... 96 Write and go .................................................... 108
PC connections . ................................................. 97
Settings . ............................................... 110
Tools ...................................................... 100 Access the Settings menu . ........................... 110
Clock .................................................................. 100 Wireless and network .................................... 110
Calculator ......................................................... 102 Call settings . .................................................... 112
Aldiko eBook ................................................... 102 Sound ................................................................ 113
8 Contents
Display . ............................................................. 114 Troubleshooting ................................. 123
Location and security .................................... 115
Applications ..................................................... 117 Safety precautions ............................. 129
Accounts and sync . ........................................ 117
Index ..................................................... 138
Privacy ............................................................... 118
SD card and phone storage . ........................ 118
Search ................................................................ 118
Locale and text ................................................ 119
Voice input and output ................................. 121
Accessibility ..................................................... 122
Date and time .................................................. 122
About phone ................................................... 122
Contents 9
Assembling • The items supplied with your device may vary
depending on the software and accessories
available in your region or offered by your service
provider.
Unpack • You can obtain additional accessories from your
Check your product box for the following items: local Samsung dealer.
• Mobile device • The supplied accessories perform best for your
device.
• Battery
• Accessories other than the supplied ones may not
• Travel adapter (charger) be compatible with your device.
• User manual
Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or
illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions Install the SIM or USIM card and
that are not covered by your manufacturer's
warranty. battery
When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive
a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription
details, such as your personal identification number (PIN)
and optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services,
you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module
(USIM) card.
10 Assembling
To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, 3 Insert the SIM or USIM card.
1 If the device is on, press and hold [ ] and select
Power off to turn it off.
2 Remove the back cover.
Assembling 11
4 Insert the battery. Charge the battery
Before using the device for the first time, you must charge
the battery.
You can charge the device with the provided travel adapter
or by connecting the device to a PC with a PC data cable.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.
Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries
5 Replace the back cover. to explode or damage your device.
When your battery is low, the device will emit a
warning tone and display a low battery message.
The battery icon will also be empty and turn red.
If the battery level becomes too low, the device will
automatically power off. Recharge your battery to
continue using your device.
12 Assembling
2 Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the • You can use the device while it is charging, but it
multifunction jack. may take longer to fully charge the battery.
• While the device is charging, the touch screen may
not function due to an unstable power supply. If
this happens, unplug the travel adapter from the
device.
• While charging, the device may heat up. This
is normal and should not affect your device’s
lifespan or performance.
• If your device is not charging properly, bring your
device and the charger to a Samsung Service
Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause Centre.
serious damage to the device. Any damage caused
by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
4 When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is
no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the
device and then from the power outlet.
3 Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power Do not remove the battery before removing the
outlet.
travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the
device.
Assembling 13
›› Charge with the PC data cable Insert a memory card (optional)
Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on. To store additional multimedia files, you must insert
a memory card. Your device accepts microSD™ or
1 Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of microSDHC™ memory cards with maximum capacities
the device.
of 32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and
2 Plug one end (micro-USB) of the PC data cable into the type).
multifunction jack.
Samsung uses approved industry standards for
3 Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port memory cards, but some brands may not be fully
on a PC. compatible with your device. Using an incompatible
Depending on the type of PC data cable you are memory card may damage your device or the
using, it may take some time before charging memory card and can corrupt data stored on the
begins. card.
• Your device supports only the FAT file structure for
4 When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with
no longer moving), unplug the PC data cable from the
a different file structure, your device will ask you to
device and then from the PC.
reformat the memory card.
• Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten
the lifespan of memory cards.
14 Assembling
• When you insert a memory card in your device,
the file directory of the memory card will appear
›› Remove the memory card
Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe
in the /mnt/sdcard/external_sd folder under the removal.
internal memory (moviNAND™).
16 Assembling
Getting started 3 Set the device to use Google location service and
select Next.
4 Set up your accounts and select Next.
Turn your device on and off 5 When you are finished, select Finish.
To turn on your device, press and hold [ ]. • Follow all posted warnings and directions from
official personnel when in areas where the use of
To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and then select
wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes
Power off.
and hospitals.
If you turn on your device for the first time, set up your • To use your device's non-network services only,
device by following the on-screen instructions. switch to Flight mode. Press and hold [ ] and
1 View the tutorial for entering text and select Next. select Flight mode.
Getting started 17
Get to know your device
›› Device layout
Front camera lens Multifunction jack
Headset jack
Proximity sensor Speaker
Earpiece Rear camera lens
Light sensor
Power key
Volume key
Touch screen Back cover
Home key
Back key Internal antenna
Menu key
Mouthpiece
18 Getting started
›› Keys ›› Indicator icons
Key Function Icons shown on the display may vary depending on
your region or service provider.
Turn on the device (press and
hold); Access the quick menus Icon Definition
Power
(press and hold); Lock the touch
screen. No signal
Open a list of options available on Signal strength
Menu
the current screen.
Return to the idle screen; Open GPRS network connected
Home the list of recent applications EDGE network connected
(press and hold).
Back Return to the previous screen. UMTS network connected
WLAN activated
Volume Adjust the device’s volume. Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth headset connected
GPS activated
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Icon Definition Icon Definition
Voice call in progress No SIM or USIM card
Call on hold New text or multimedia message
Speakerphone activated New email message
Missed call New voice mail message
Synchronised with the web Alarm activated
Getting started 21
Control your touch screen with the following actions: Lock or unlock the touch screen
• Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a
menu, option, or application. and keys
• Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any
seconds to open a pop-up option list. unwanted device operations.
• Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to To lock, press [ ]. To unlock, turn on the screen by
move to items on lists. pressing [ ] or the Home key, and then flick the grey
• Drag and drop: Tap and hold your finger on an item, and window with your finger.
then drag your finger to move the item.
• Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom
in or out while viewing photos or web pages. Get to know the idle screen
• Your device turns off the touch screen when you When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle
do not use the device for a specified period. To screen. From the idle screen, you can view your device’s
turn on the screen, press [ ] or the Home key. status and access applications.
• You can also adjust the backlight time. In Idle The idle screen has 7 panels. Scroll left or right to a panel
mode, open the application list and select of the idle screen. You can also select a dot on the top of
Settings → Display → Screen timeout. the screen to move to the corresponding panel of the idle
screen directly.
22 Getting started
›› Add items to the idle screen ›› Move items on the idle screen
You can customise the idle screen by adding shortcuts to
applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To
1 Tap and hold an item to move until the item appears
gray.
add items to the idle screen,
2 Drag the item to the location you want.
1 Press [ ] → Add or tap and hold the empty area on
the idle screen. ›› Remove items from the idle screen
2 Select the item category → an item: 1 Tap and hold an item to remove.
• Widgets: Add widgets to the idle screen. The trash bin appears at the bottom of the idle screen.
• Shortcuts: Add shortcuts to items, such as
applications, bookmarks, and contacts. 2 Drag the item to the trash bin.
• Folders: Create a new folder or add folders for your 3 When the item turns red, release the item.
contacts.
• Wallpapers: Set a background image.
Available items may vary depending on the current
idle screen mode.
Getting started 23
›› Use the shortcuts panel ›› Add or remove panels to the idle screen
In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the You can add or remove panels of the idle screen to
indicator icons area and drag your finger down to open organise widgets according to your preferences and needs.
the shortcuts panel. You can activate or deactivate wireless
connection features and access a list of a notifications, such 1 In Idle mode, press [ ] → Edit.
as messages, calls, events or processing status. To hide the You can also place your two fingers on the screen and
list, drag the bottom of the list up. pinch to switch to Edit mode.
From the shortcuts panel, you can use the following 2 Add or remove panels by using the following features:
options: • To remove a panel, tap and hold the thumbnail of a
• Wi-Fi: Activate or deactivate the WLAN connection panel and drag it to the trash bin at the bottom of
feature. ► p. 91 the screen.
• Bluetooth: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless • To add a new panel, select .
connection feature. ► p. 89 • To change the order of the panels, tap and hold the
• GPS: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature. thumbnail of a panel and drag it to the location you
• Silent: Activate or deactivate the silent mode. want.
• Auto rotation: Activate or deactivate the auto rotation. 3 When you are finished, press [ ].
Available options may vary depending on your
region or service provider.
24 Getting started
Access applications 4 Press [ ] to return to the previous screen; Press the
Home key to return to the idle screen.
To access your device’s applications, Your device has a built-in motion sensor that detects
1 In Idle mode, select Applications to access the its orientation. If you rotate the device while using
some features, the interface will automatically
application list.
switch to landscape view. To set the interface to
2 Scroll left or right to another application screen. keep the orientation when you rotate the device,
You can also select a dot on the top of the screen to select Settings → Display → Auto-rotate screen.
move to the corresponding main menu screen directly.
3 Select an application. ›› Organise applications
• When you use applications provided by Google, You can reorganise the applications in the application list
you must have a Google account. If you do not by changing their order or grouping them into categories
have a Google account, sign up for a Google to suit your preferences and needs.
account.
• You can add a shortcut to an application by 1 In the application list, press [ ] → Edit.
tapping and holding the application icon from 2 Tap and hold an application.
the application list. You can move the icon to the
location you want on the idle screen.
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3 Drag the application icon to the location you want. ›› Use the task manager
You can move an application icon to another Your device is a multitasking device. It can run more than
main menu screen. You can also move most-used one application at the same time. However, multitasking
applications next to Home. may cause hang-ups, freezing, memory problems, or
4 Press [ ] → Save. additional power consumption. To avoid these problems,
end unnecessary programs using the task manager.
To change the order of the main menu screens,
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Task
1 In the application list, place your two fingers on the Manager → Active applications.
screen and pinch. The list of all the applications currently running on
2 Tap and hold the thumbnail of a screen and drag it to your device appears.
the location you want. 2 To close an application, select End.
To close all active applications, select End all.
›› Access recent applications
1 Press and hold the Home key to open the list of Customise your device
applications you have accessed recently.
Get more from your device by customising it to match your
2 Select an application to access. preferences.
26 Getting started
›› Set the current time and date ›› Change your ringtone
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Settings → Date and time. Settings → Sound → Voice call ringtone or Video
call ringtone.
2 Set the time and date and change other options.
2 Select a ringtone from the list and select OK.
›› Turn on or off the touch tone
In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings ›› Activate animation for switching
→ Sound → Audible selection. windows
In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings
›› Adjust the volume of the ringtones → Display → Animation → Some animations or All
Press the Volume key up or down to adjust the ringtone animations.
volume.
›› Select a wallpaper for the idle screen
›› Switch to the silent mode 1 In Idle mode, press [ ] → Wallpaper → an option.
To mute or unmute your device, do one of the followings:
• In Idle mode, open the application list and select Phone
2 Select an image.
→ Keypad and tap and hold #. 3 Select Save or Set wallpaper.
• Press and hold [ ] and select Silent mode.
Getting started 27
Samsung is not responsible for any use of default
images or wallpapers provided on your device.
›› Set a screen lock
You can lock the touch screen with an unlock pattern or
password to prevent unauthorised people from using the
›› Adjust the brightness of the display device without your permission.
You can quickly adjust the display brightness by scrolling • Once you set a screen lock, your device will require
left or right on the indicator line of the screen. an unlock code each time you turn it on or unlock
To adjust the brightness in the setting menu, the touch screen.
• If you forget your PIN or password, bring your
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select device to a Samsung Service Centre to unlock it.
Settings → Display → Brightness. Before bringing your device to a Samsung Service
2 Clear the check box next to Automatic brightness. Centre, remember to make backup copies of all
important data stored on your device.
3 Drag the slider to adjust the level of brightness. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security
4 Select OK. codes or private information or other damages
The brightness level of the display will affect how caused by illegal software.
quickly the device consumes battery power.
Set an unlock pattern
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock
→ Pattern.
28 Getting started
2 See the on-screen instructions and example patterns Set an unlock password
and select Next (if necessary).
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
3 Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock
least 4 dots. → Password.
Getting started 29
• If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, your 3 Select OK to continue.
SIM or USIM card will be blocked. You must enter
a PIN unlock key (PUK) to unblock the SIM or USIM 4 Enter your email address and password for your
Samsung account and select Sign in.
card.
• If you block your SIM or USIM card by entering To create a Samsung account, select Sign up.
an incorrect PUK, bring the card to your service 5 Read the terms and conditions and select Accept.
provider to unblock it.
6 Enter a phone number including a country code
(with +).
›› Activate the mobile tracker
When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your 7 Enter a sender’s name.
device, the mobile tracker feature will automatically send 8 Enter the text message to be sent to the recipients.
the contact number to specified recipients to help you
locate and recover your device. 9 Select Save.
You can control the lost device via the web. Visit
To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for http://www.samsungdive.com to see the detailed
controlling the device from the web remotely. information for this feature.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Settings → Location and security → Set mobile
tracker.
2 Enter your password and select OK.
30 Getting started
Enter text 2 Continue until you have finished the word.
You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual
keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen.
You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter
text, you should change the writing language to one
of the supported languages. ► p. 119
3 Release the finger on the last character.
›› Change the keyboard type 4 When the word displays correctly, select to insert
You can change the keyboard type. Tap and hold the text a space. If the correct word does not display, select an
input field and select Input method → a keyboard type alternative word from the list that appears.
(Swype or Samsung keypad).
5 Repeat steps 1-4 to complete your text.
›› Enter text using the Swype keyboard • You can also tap the keys to enter text.
• You can tap and hold a key to enter characters on
1 Select the first character of a word and drag your finger the upper half of the key. When you tap and hold
to the second character without releasing the finger a key until the character list appears, you can enter
from the screen. special characters and symbols.
Getting started 31
You can also use the following keys: ›› Enter text using the Samsung keypad
1 Select → Portrait keypad types and select a text
input method.
1 4
You can select one of key input methods (QWERTY or
traditional keypad) or handwriting input methods.
2 5
3 6 2 Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing
on the screen.
Number Function
You can also use the following keys:
1 Change case.
Access the swype tip screen; Open the help
2
information (tap and hold).
Switch between Symbol mode and ABC/ 1 4
3
Number mode. 2 5
4 Delete characters. 3 6
7
5 Start a new line.
Number Function
6 Insert a space.
1 Change case.
32 Getting started
Number Function ›› Copy and paste text
Switch between Number/Symbol mode and While you are entering text, you can use the copy and
2 paste feature to use text in other applications.
ABC mode.
3
Enter text by voice; This icon is available only
when you activate the voice input feature
1 Place the cursor where you want to start.
for the Samsung keypad. 2 Tap and hold the text input field.
4 Clear your input. 3 Select Select text from the option list.
5 Start a new line. 4 Drag your finger across the text you want to highlight.
6
Access the keypad settings; Change the text 5 Select Copy to copy, or Cut to cut the text onto the
input method (tap and hold). clipboard.
Insert a space; Insert a full stop (double-tap);
Change the input language (tap and hold,
6 In another application, tap and hold the text input
field.
7 and then scroll left or right).
Functions of this key may vary 7 Select Paste to insert the text from the clipboard into
the text field.
depending on your service provider.
Getting started 33
Download applications from ›› Install an application
Android Market 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Market.
Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality
can be extended by installing additional applications. 2 Select Accept when the terms and conditions appears.
Android Market provides you an easy and quick way to
shop for games and mobile applications.
3 Select an item category → an item.
• This feature may be unavailable depending on
4 Select Install (for free items) or Buy.
If you select Install, select OK to download the item
your region or service provider. immediately.
• Your device will save user files from downloaded If you select Buy, you need to enter your credit card
applications to the internal moviNAND™ memory.
information. Follow the on-screen instructions.
To save the files to the memory card, connect your
device to a PC and copy them from moviNAND to
memory card. ›› Uninstall an application
1 From the Android Market home screen, select
Downloads.
2 Tap and hold the item you want to delete and select
Uninstall.
3 Select an option and select OK.
34 Getting started
Download files from the web Synchronise data
When you download files or web applications from the You can synchronise data with various web servers and
web, your device saves them in a memory card. back up or restore your data.
Files you download from the web can include Once the synchronisation is completed, your device stays
viruses that will damage your device. To lessen your connected to the web. If any change is made on the web,
risk, only download files from sources you trust. the updated information will appear on your device and
Some media files include Digital Rights will automatically begin synchronisation, and vice versa.
Management to protect copyrights. This protection This feature may be unavailable depending on your
may prevent you from downloading, copying, region or service provider.
modifying, or transferring some files.
36 Getting started
Communication When you hold the device near your face, your
device automatically turns off the touch screen to
prevent accidental inputs.
Communication 39
• To open the dialling screen, press [ ] → Dialpad. ›› Use additional features
• To listen and talk to the other party via a Bluetooth You can use various other call-related features, such as
headset, press [ ] → Switch to headset. auto rejection, Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode, or call
• To switch between the front and rear camera lens, press diverting or barring.
[ ] → Switch camera.
• To customise the video call settings, press [ ] → Set auto rejection
Settings. Use auto rejection to reject calls from certain numbers
• To use the other party's image, tap and hold the other automatically. To activate auto rejection and set up the
party's image. You can capture an image of the screen or reject list,
record the video call.
• To use my image, tap and hold your image. You can
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Settings → Call settings → All calls → Auto reject.
adjust the brightness, zoom in or out on the image via
the rear camera lens, or apply the blur effect to your 2 Select Enable auto reject to activate auto rejection.
image via the front camera lens.
3 Select Auto reject list.
›› View and dial missed calls 4 Press [ ] → Create.
Your device will display calls you have missed on the 5 Enter a number to reject and select Save.
display. To dial the number of a missed call, open the
shortcuts panel and select the missed call. 6 To add more numbers, repeat steps 4-5.
40 Communication
Use Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode To set call forwarding for voice calls,
In FDN mode, your device will restrict outgoing calls,
except for the numbers stored in the FDN list. To activate 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Settings → Call settings → Voice call → Call
FDN mode, forwarding.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 2 Select a condition.
Settings → Call settings → Fixed Dialing Numbers
→ Enable FDN. 3 Enter a number to which calls will be forwarded and
select Enable.
2 Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card Your setting will be sent to the network.
and select OK.
3 Select FDN list and add contacts to be used in FDN To set call forwarding for video calls,
mode.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Settings → Call settings → Video call → Video call
Set call forwarding forwarding.
Call diverting is a network feature to send incoming calls to
another number that you specify. You can set this feature 2 Select a condition.
separately for several conditions when you are not able to
answer calls, such as when you are already on the phone or
3 Enter a number to which calls will be forwarded and
select Enable.
when you are outside of the service area.
Your setting will be sent to the network.
Communication 41
Set call barring ›› View call logs
Call barring is a network feature to restrict certain types of You can view logs of your calls filtered by their types.
calling or to prevent others from making calls with your
device. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Phone → Logs.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 2 Press [ ] → View by → an option to sort the call logs.
Settings → Call settings → Voice call → Call barring.
From the call logs, you can make a call or send a
2 Select a call type to restrict. message directly to a contact by quickly flicking the
3 Enter a call barring password and select OK. contact to the left or right.
Your setting will be sent to the network.
3 Select a log to view its details.
Set call waiting From the detail view, you can dial the number, send
a message to the number or add the number to the
Call waiting is a network feature to alert you of an phonebook or reject list.
incoming call while you are on a previous call.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings
→ Call settings → Voice call → Call waiting. Your setting
will be sent to the network.
This feature is available only for voice calls.
42 Communication
Messaging 4 Select Type to compose and enter your message text.
To insert emoticons, press [ ] → Insert smiley.
Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS)
messages, and view or manage messages you have sent 5 Select Send to send the message.
or received.
You may incur additional charges for sending or ›› Send a multimedia message
receiving messages while outside your home service
area. For details, contact your service provider.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Messaging → New message.
Communication 43
5 Press [ ] → Attach → an option and add an item. ›› Listen to voice mail messages
You can select a file from the file list or create a new If you have set missed calls to be diverted to the voice mail
photo, video, or sound. server, callers may leave voice messages when you do not
6 Press [ ] → Add subject and add a subject for the answer incoming calls. To access your voice mail inbox and
listen to voice mail messages,
message.
7 Select Send to send the message. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Phone → Keypad and then tap and hold 1.
›› View a text or multimedia message 2 Follow the instructions from the voice mail server.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select You must save the voice mail server number before
accessing the server. Your service provider can give
Messaging.
Your messages are grouped into message threads by you the number.
contact, like a messenger.
2 Select a contact.
3 Select a text or multimedia message from the message
thread.
44 Communication
Google Mail 4 Enter a subject and message.
You can retrieve new email messages from Google Mail™ 5 To attach an image file, press [ ] → Attach → a file.
to your Inbox. When you access this application, the Inbox
screen appears. The total number of unread messages
6 Select Send to send the message.
displays in the title bar and unread messages display in
bold. If you have labelled a message, its label appears in a
›› View email messages
coloured rectangle on the message. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
• This feature may be unavailable depending on Google Mail.
your region or service provider. 2 Select an email message.
• This Google Mail menu may be labelled differently
depending on your service provider. From the message view, use the following options:
• To reply to the message, select Reply.
›› Send an email message • To reply to the message including all recipients, select
Reply to all.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select • To forward the message to other people, select Forward.
Google Mail.
• To view an attachment, select Preview. To save it to your
2 Press [ ] → Compose. device, select Download.
3 Enter a name or address in the recipient field. • To archive the message, select Archive.
Communication 45
• To delete the message, select Delete. Filter messages
• To move to the previous or next message, select
or . 1 From the Inbox screen, press [ ] → Go to labels.
2 Select the label of the messages you want to view.
›› Organise email by labels
You can organise your email by labelling your messages
or adding stars to mark important messages. You can sort
Email
messages by label filter. Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or
company email account.
Add a label to a message
1 From the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message. ›› Set up an email account
2 Select Change labels. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Email.
3 Select a label to add and select OK. 2 Enter your email address and password.
Add a star to a message 3 Select Next (for general email accounts, such as
1 From the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message. Google Mail and Yahoo) or Manual setup (for other
company email accounts).
2 Select Add star. The star icon next to the message is
activated. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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When you are finished setting up the email account, the 7 Select Attach and attach a file.
email messages are downloaded to your device. If you You cannot attach Digital Rights Management
have created more than two accounts, you can switch (DRM)-protected files.
between email accounts; Press [ ] → Accounts and
select one you want to retrieve messages from. 8 Select Send to send the message.
If you are offline or outside your service area, the
›› Send an email message message will be held in the message thread list until
you are online and in your service area.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email
→ an email account.
›› View an email message
2 Press [ ] → Compose. When you open an email account, you can view previously
3 Select Contacts. retrieved emails offline or connect to the email server to
view new messages. After retrieving email messages, you
You can enter an email address manually or select
one from the recent recipients or groups by selecting can view them offline.
another button. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email
4 Select the Cc/Bcc field to add more recipients. → an email account.
5 Select the subject field to enter a subject. 2 Press [ ] → Refresh to update the message list.
6 Select the text input field to enter your email text. 3 Select an email message.
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From the message view, use the following options: 2 Press [ ] → Add friend.
• To reply to the message, press [ ] → Reply. 3 Enter an email address of the friend and select Send
• To forward the message to other people, press [ ]→ invitation.
Forward.
When your friend accepts the invitation, the friend is
• To delete the message, press [ ] → Delete. added to your friend list.
• To view an attachment, select the attachment area. To
save it to your device, select .
›› Start a chat
Talk 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Talk.
Learn to chat with friends and family via Google Talk™.
2 Select a friend from the friend list. The chat screen
opens.
This feature may be unavailable depending on your
region or service provider. 3 Enter your message and select Send.
To insert emoticons, press [ ] → More → Insert
›› Add friends to your friend list smiley.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Talk. 4 To switch between active chats, press [ ] → Switch
chats.
The friend list shows all of your Google Talk contacts
at a glance. 5 To end the chat, press [ ] → End chat.
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Social Hub
Learn to access Social Hub™, the integrated
communication application for email, messages,
instant messages, contacts or calendar information. Visit
http://socialhub.samsungmobile.com for more details.
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Entertainment • The camera interface appears only in the
landscape orientation.
• The camera automatically turns off when you do
not use it for a specified period.
Camera • The memory capacity may differ depending on
Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You the shooting scene or shooting conditions.
can take photos at resolutions up to 2560 x 1920 pixels
(5 megapixels) and videos at resolutions up to 720 x 480 3 Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary
pixels. adjustments.
1
›› Capture a photo 2 8
3
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 4 9
Camera.
5
2 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. 6 10
7
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Number Function Number Function
Check the camera status and settings. 8 Switch to the camcorder.
• : Resolution
9 Capture a photo.
• : Exposure metre type
1 • : GPS activated 10 View the photo you captured last.
• : Number of photos you can take
(according to available memory) 4 Press the Volume key to zoom in or out.
• : Default storage location You can also tap the screen with two fingers and
Switch between the front and rear spread them apart (move your fingers closer together
2 to zoom out).
camera lenses.
3 Change the shooting mode. 5 Tap where you want to focus on the preview screen.
The focus frame moves to the place you tap and
4 Change the scene mode. changes to green when the subject is in focus.
Adjust the exposure value; Select + to
5
increase or – to decrease. 6 Select to take a photo.
The photo is saved automatically.
6 Change the camera settings.
7 Hide or display icons in the viewfinder.
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After taking photos, select to view the taken photos. 2 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view.
• To view more photos, scroll left or right. 3 Select → a scene → .
• To zoom in or out, select or . You can also double
tap the screen to zoom in or out. 4 Make any necessary adjustments.
• To send a photo to others, select Share. 5 Select to take a photo.
• To set a photo as wallpaper or a caller ID image for a
contact, select Set as. ›› Capture a series of photos
• To delete a photo, select Delete. You can easily take a series of photos of moving subjects.
This is useful when you are photographing children at play
›› Capture a photo by using preset or a sporting event.
options for various scenes 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Your camera provides you with predefined settings for Camera.
various scenes. You can simply select the proper mode for
your shooting conditions and subjects.
2 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view.
For example, when you take photos at night, select the
3 Select → Continuous.
night mode that uses an extended exposure. 4 Make any necessary adjustments.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 5 Tap and hold . The camera will continue to take
Camera. photos until you release the camera shutter.
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›› Capture a panoramic photo ›› Capture a photo in Smile shot mode
You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama Your camera can recognise people’s faces and help you
shooting mode. This mode is convenient for take photos of their smiling faces.
photographing landscapes.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera.
Camera.
2 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view.
2 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. 3 Select → Smile shot.
3 Select → Panorama. 4 Make any necessary adjustments.
4 Make any necessary adjustments. 5 Select .
5 Select to take the first photo. 6 Aim the camera lens at your subject.
6 Slowly move the device in any direction and align the Your device recognises people in an image and detects
green frame with the viewfinder. their smiles. When the subject smiles, the device
When you have aligned the green frame and automatically takes a photo.
viewfinder, the camera will automatically take the next
photo.
7 Repeat step 6 to complete the panoramic photo.
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›› Capture a beauty photo 4 Select to select a colour filter.
You can hide facial imperfections using Beauty mode. 5 Make any necessary adjustments.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 6 Select to take a photo.
Camera.
2 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. ›› Capture a combined photo
You can take two photos with the same background and
3 Select → Beauty. then combine the left and right halves of each photo into
4 Make any necessary adjustments. one photo. This feature is helpful when you want to take
a photo with a friend but there is no one available to take
5 Select to take a photo. the photo for you.
›› Capture a vintage photo The preview image appears enlarged in this mode,
but files are saved and maintained at normal image
You can take photos with a vintage look and feel by quality.
applying colour filters.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Camera.
Camera.
2 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. 2 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view.
3 Select → Vintage. 3 Select → Add me.
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4 Make any necessary adjustments. 2 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view.
5 Tap the left or right side you want to take a photo first. 3 Select → Action shot.
6 Select to take the first photo. 4 Make any necessary adjustments.
The half of the first photo appears as a transparent
guide for the next photo.
5 Select to capture the first photo.
7 Make any necessary adjustments with the aid of the 6 Move the device to follow the moving subject.
The device automatically captures the next photos.
guide.
8 Select to take the second photo. 7 Continue to follow the subject until the device has
captured all the shots necessary for the action photo.
The device will automatically combine the half of the
first photo and the other half of the second photo into
one photo. ›› Capture a photo in Cartoon mode
You can take photos with cartoon effects.
›› Capture a photo of action 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
You can capture shots of a moving subject and then Camera.
combine them into a single photo that shows the action.
2 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 3 Select → Cartoon.
Camera.
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4 Make any necessary adjustments. ›› Customise camera settings
5 Select to take a photo. Before taking a photo, select → to access the
following options:
›› Capture a photo in Self shot mode Option Function
You can take photos of yourself conveniently using the
Outdoor Activate Outdoor visibility to select an
front camera lens.
visibility appropriate lighting condition.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Take close-up photos or set the camera
Camera. Focus mode to focus on the subject or focus on
2 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. human faces automatically.
Select the length of the delay before
3 Select . Timer
the camera takes a photo.
4 Make any necessary adjustments. Resolution Change the resolution option.
5 Select to take a photo. White Adjust the colour balance according to
balance lighting conditions.
Apply a special effect, such as sepia or
Effects
black and white tones.
Adjust the sensitivity of the camera
ISO
imaging sensor.
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Option Function Setting Function
Metering Select a type of exposure metre. Set the camera to display the taken
Review
image.
Reduce blur caused by the device's
Anti-Shake Set the camera shutter to make a
vibration or movement. Shutter sound
sound when capturing a photo.
Automatically adjust contrast between
Auto contrast Select a memory location for storing
your subject and background. Storage
captured photos.
Blink Set the camera to alert you when
detection people close their eyes. Reset Reset menus and shooting options.
Image quality Set the quality level for your photos.
Adjust
Adjust contrast, saturation, and ›› Record a video
sharpness.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Camera.
Before taking a photo, select → to access the
following settings: 2 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view.
Setting Function 3 Select to switch to the camcorder.
Display the guidelines on the preview
Guidelines
screen.
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4 Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary Number Function
adjustments.
Change the recording mode (for
1 2 attaching to a multimedia message or
2 7 for saving normally).
Adjust the exposure value; Select + to
3
3 8 increase or – to decrease.
4 4 Change the resolution option.
5 9 5 Change the camcorder settings.
6
6 Hide or display icons in the viewfinder.
Number Function 7 Switch to the camera.
Check the camcorder status. 8 Record a video.
• : Length of video that can
1 be recorded (according to available 9 View the video you recorded last.
memory)
• : Default storage location 5 Press the Volume key to zoom in or out.
6 Select to start recording.
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7 Select to stop recording. Option Function
The video is saved automatically. Select the length of the delay before
The camera may not be able to properly record Timer
the camera starts recording a video.
videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed. Adjust the colour balance according
White balance
to lighting conditions.
After recording videos, select to view the captured
videos. Apply a special effect, such as sepia or
Effects
black and white tones.
• To view more videos, scroll left or right.
• To send a video to others, select Share. Video quality Set the quality level for your videos.
• To play a video, select Play. Adjust contrast, saturation, and
Adjust
• To delete a video, select Delete. sharpness.
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Setting Function 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Video Player.
Set the camera to display the
Review
recorded video. 2 Select a video to play.
Storage
Select a memory location for storing
captured videos.
3 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view.
Reset Reset menus and shooting options.
4 Control playback with the following icons:
Icon Function
Change a ratio of the video screen.
Video Player Scan backward in a file (tap and hold).
Learn to use the video player to play various kinds of
videos. The video player supports the following file Pause playback; Select to resume
formats: 3gp, mp4, avi, wmv, flv, mkv (Codec: MPEG4, playback.
H.263, Sorenson H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX/XviD). Scan forward in a file (tap and hold).
• Some file formats are not supported depending Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound
on the software of the device. system when a headset is connected.
• If the file size exceeds the available memory, an
error can occur when you open files. Adjust the volume.
Stop playback and return to the playlist.
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Gallery • Avoid locking the device’s screen while playing a
DivX Video-On-Demand. Each time you lock the
Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand,
device's memory and memory card. one of your available rental counts will be
If your device displays that the memory is full when decremented.
you access Gallery, delete some of the files by using • Some file formats are not supported depending
My Files or other file management applications and on the software of the device.
try again. • If the file size exceeds the available memory, an
error can occur when you open files.
›› Supported file formats
Type Format ›› View a photo
Image Extension: bmp, gif, jpg, png 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Gallery.
• Extension: 3gp, mp4, avi, wmv, flv, mkv
Video • Codec: MPEG4, H.263, Sorenson H.263, 2 Select a folder.
H.264, VC-1, DivX/XviD 3 To change the view mode, select or at the top
right of the screen.
4 Select a photo (with no icon) to view.
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While viewing a photo, use the following options: ›› Share images or videos
• To view more photos, scroll left or right.
• To zoom in or out, select or . You can also tap the
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Gallery.
screen with two fingers and spread them apart (move
your fingers closer together to zoom out). 2 Select a folder.
• To start a slideshow images in the selected folder, select 3 Select an image or video.
Slideshow. Tap the screen to stop the slideshow.
4 Select Menu → Share → a sharing option.
›› Play a video
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Music Player
Gallery. Learn to listen to your favourite music while on the go with
the music player. The music player supports the following
2 Select a video (with the icon) to play. file formats: mp3, m4a, mp4, 3gp, 3ga, wma, ogg, oga,
3 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. aac, flac.
4 Control playback with the virtual keys. ► p. 60
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• You can also play music files in the following
formats if you open them from My Files,
›› Play music
After transferring music files to your device or memory
multimedia messages, or on the web browser: card,
mid, midi, xmf, rtttl, smf, imy, rtx, ota, amr, awb,
wav. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
• Some file formats are not supported depending Music Player.
on the software of the device.
• If the file size exceeds the available memory, an
2 Scroll left or right to a music category.
error can occur when you open files. 3 Select a music file.
4 Control playback with the following icons:
›› Add music files to your device Icon Function
Start by transferring files to your device or memory card:
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• Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies. Activate the 5.1 channel surround
► p. 97 sound system when a headset is
• Receive via Bluetooth. ► p. 90 connected.
1
• Copy to your memory card. ► p. 98 Activate Shuffle mode.
• Synchronise with Windows Media Player 11. ► p. 97 1 Change the repeat mode (off, repeating
a file, or repeating all files).
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Icon Function ›› Switch to disc view
Skip backwards; Scan backward in a file 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
(tap and hold). Music Player.
Pause playback; Select
playback.
to resume
2 Press [ ] → Go to disc view.
Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (tap 3 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view.
and hold). 4 Scroll left or right to a disc.
1. These icons are shown when you tap the player screen. 5 Select a disc to begin playback.
• SRS CS Headphone™ delivers a 5.1 surround
sound experience over standard headphones or 6 Select or to pause or resume the current
playback.
earbuds when listening to multichannel content,
such as DVD movies. 7 Select to switch to circle view.
• WOW HD™ significantly improves the playback 8 Drag around the circle to select a track.
quality of audio, delivering a dynamic 3D To switch to another category, select All → a category.
entertainment experience with deep, rich bass
and high frequency clarity for crisp detail. 9 Select to switch back to disc view.
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›› Create a playlist To go to the quick list, from the music player main screen,
select Playlists → Quick list. To save the quick list as a
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select playlist, press [ ] → Save as playlist.
Music Player.
2 Select Playlists. ›› Customise music player settings
3 Press [ ] → Create. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
4 Enter a title for your new playlist and select Save. Music Player.
›› Add songs to the quick list Equaliser Select a default equaliser type.
You can add songs to the quick list and save them as a Effect Select a sound effect.
playlist. During playback, press [ ] → Add to quick list
Select music categories to display
to add the current song to the quick list. Music menu
on the music library screen.
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Option Function The first time you turn on the FM radio, you will be
prompted to start automatic tuning.
Display an animated visualisation
Visualisation
during playback. 4 Control the FM radio with the following keys:
1 6
FM Radio 7
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Number Function 3 Select Scan → a scanning option.
The FM radio scans and saves available stations
4 Change the frequency by 0.1 MHz. automatically.
Add the current radio station to the
5
favourites list. 4 Select the radio station you want from the all station
list and press [ ] to return to the FM radio screen.
Change the sound output (headset or
6
device's speaker).
Change the frequency by scrolling left
›› Add a radio station to the favourites list
7
or right on the scale bar. 1 Plug the supplied headset into the device.
Set the FM radio to automatically retune 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select FM
8 frequencies for stations when the Radio.
current signal is weak.
3 Select to turn on the FM radio.
›› Save a radio station automatically 4 Scroll to the radio station you want.
1 Plug the supplied headset into the device. 5 Select + to add to the favourites list.
2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select FM
Radio.
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›› Customise FM radio settings Option Function
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select FM Set whether or not to show the
Radio. station ID on the FM radio screen;
Show
Station IDs are available only from
2 Press [ ] → Settings. Station ID
radio stations that provide this
3 Adjust the following settings to customise your FM information.
radio: Set whether or not the FM radio
Alternative
attempts to retune a radio station
Option Function frequency
when the signal is weak.
Region Select your region. Set the FM radio to automatically
Set whether or not to run the FM FM auto off turn off after a specified length of
radio in the background while using time.
Background
other applications. If this feature is
playing
on, you can control the FM radio
from the shortcuts panel.
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Personal information You can also create a contact from the dialling screen.
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1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Contacts.
›› Copy contacts
You can copy contacts to and from the SIM or USIM card.
2 Press [ ] → Get friends. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
3 Select an account. Contacts.
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3 For importing contacts, select an importing location. Calendar
For exporting contacts, select OK to confirm.
Learn to create and manage daily, weekly or monthly
›› View the communication log events, and set alarms to remind yourself of important
events.
You can view the communication log of calls, messages,
email or SNS threads.
›› Create an event
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Contacts → History. Calendar.
2 Select an item you want to view. 2 Select Tap to create or press [ ] → Create.
›› View the social network activities 3 Enter the details of the event as required.
You can view the recent activities of contacts in social 4 Select Save.
network services, such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select ›› View events
Contacts → Activities. To change the calendar view,
2 Select an item you want to view. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Calendar.
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2 Select a view mode from the top of the calendar. ›› Stop an event alarm
To view events of a specific date, If you set an alarm for a calendar event, the event alarm
icon will appear at the specified time.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Calendar. 1 Open the shortcuts panel from the top of the screen.
2 Select a date on the calendar. In month view, days with 2 Select a reminder to view more details about the
scheduled events are indicated by a small triangle. event.
To move to a specific day by entering a date manually, 3 To snooze or dismiss the reminder, select Snooze all
press [ ] → Go to, enter the date by selecting + or -, or Dismiss all.
and select Set.
To select today's date, press [ ] → Today.
Memo
3 Select an event to view its details. Learn to record important information to save and view at
You can send the event to others by pressing [ ] a later date.
→ Send via → an option.
›› Create a memo
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Memo.
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2 If there is a memo saved, select Create memo or press You can send the memo to others by tapping and
[ ] → Create. holding the memo and selecting Send via → an
option.
3 Enter your memo text.
4 Press [ ] to hide the keypad.
5 Select a colour to change a background colour. Voice Recorder
Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder.
6 Select Save.
›› View memos ›› Record a voice memo
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Voice
Memo. Recorder.
2 Press [ ] → Search or press and hold [ ] to search 2 Select Record to start recording.
for a memo (if necessary). 3 Speak into the microphone.
3 Select a memo to view its details. 4 When you are finished, select Stop.
To edit the memo, select .
5 To record more voice memos, select Record again.
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›› Play a voice memo
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Voice
Recorder.
2 Select List.
3 In a playlist, select a voice memo to play.
You can send the voice memo to others by tapping
and holding a voice memo and selecting Share.
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Web ›› Browse web pages
Web services require a data connection. Contact your 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Internet to launch a specified homepage.
operator to choose the best data plan.
To access a specific web page, select the URL input
field, enter the web address (URL) of the web page,
Internet and select .
Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. 2 Navigate web pages with the following keys:
• You may incur additional charges for accessing the 1 2
web and downloading media. For details, contact
your service provider.
• Available icons may vary depending on your
region or service provider.
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Number Function • To reload the current web page, press [ ] → Refresh.
Enter the web address of a web page • To go to a next page in history, press [ ] → Forward.
1 • To bookmark the current web page, press [ ] → More
to access.
→ Add bookmark.
Open a list of saved bookmarks,
2 frequently visited pages and recent • To add a shortcut to the current web page to the idle
internet history. screen, press [ ] → More → Add shortcut to Home.
• To add the RSS feed, press [ ] → More→ Add RSS
While browsing the web page, use the following options: feeds. You can read RSS feeds using Google Reader.
• To search for text on the web page, press [ ] → More
• To zoom in or out, double-tap the screen. You can also → Find on page.
use the two finger zoom; Place your two fingers on the
screen and slowly pinch or spread apart. • To view the web page details, press [ ] → More →
Page info.
• To open a new window, press [ ] → New window.
• To send the web address (URL) of the web page to
• To view the currently active windows, press [ ] →
others, press [ ] → More → Share page.
Windows. You can open multiple pages and switch back
and forth between them. • To view the download history, press [ ] → More →
Downloads.
• To adjust the brightness of the screen, press [ ] →
Brightness setting. This feature may be unavailable • To customise the browser settings, press [ ] → More
depending on your region. → Settings.
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›› Search for information by voice 3 Select Add or press [
page.
] → Bookmark last-viewed
This feature may be unavailable depending on your
region or service provider. To bookmark the web page you were viewing, skip to
step 5.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 4 Enter a page title and a web address (URL).
Internet.
2 Select the URL input field. 5 Select OK.
3 Select and say a keyword into your device’s From the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark and use
the following options:
microphone.
The device searches for information and web pages • To open the web page in the current window, select
related with the keyword. Open.
• To open the web page in a new window, select Open in
›› Bookmark your favourite web pages new window.
If you know the web address of the web page, you can • To edit the bookmark details, select Edit bookmark.
manually add a bookmark. To add a bookmark, • To add the bookmark shortcut to the idle screen, select
Add shortcut to Home.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select • To send the web address (URL) of the web page to
Internet.
others, select Share link.
2 Select → Bookmarks.
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• To copy the web address (URL) of the web page, select
Copy link URL.
›› Access the frequently visited pages or
the recent history
• To delete the bookmark, select Delete bookmark.
• To use the web page as your homepage of the browser, 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
select Set as homepage. Internet.
2 Select → Most visited or History.
›› Add an RSS feed address 3 Select a web page to access.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select You can add a web page to the bookmark list by
Internet. selecting the star icon on the right.
2 Move to a web page that has an RSS feed.
3 Select in the URL input field. Layar
4 Select an RSS feed to add. Layar allows you to browse locations for real-time local
information or maps through the camera of your device
5 Subscribe to the RSS feed. and to share the information with others.
When the subscribed feed is updated, you are notified
of the update. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Layar.
This feature may be unavailable depending on your
region or service provider.
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Maps ›› Activate location services to use with
Learn to use Google Maps™ to find your location, search Google Maps
the online map for streets, cities, or countries, and get You must activate location services to find your location
directions. and search the map.
• This feature may be unavailable depending on
your region or service provider.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Settings → Location and security.
• Do not touch the internal antenna area or cover
this area with your hands or other objects while 2 Adjust the following settings to activate location
using the GPS functions. services:
• To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your Option Function
device in the following conditions: Use wireless Set to use WLAN and/or mobile
–– between buildings, in tunnels or underground networks networks for finding your location.
passages, or inside buildings
Set to use the GPS satellite for finding
–– in poor weather Use GPS
your location. You can view locations
–– around high voltage or electromagnetic fields satellites
at street level.
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Option Function ›› Get directions to a specific destination
Use sensors to enhance pedestrian 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
positioning when the GPS signal is Maps.
Use sensor
obstructed. There may be variations
aiding
between the sensor estimates and 2 Press [ ] → Directions.
your actual location. 3 Enter the addresses of the starting location and the
ending location.
›› Search for a specific location To enter an address from your contact list or point the
location on the map, select → Contacts or Point
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select on map.
Maps.
The map will display your current location.
4 Select a travel method (car, bus, or walk) and select Go.
2 Press [ ] → Search. 5 Select a travel route to view details of your trip
(if necessary).
3 Enter a keyword for the location and select .
6 Select Show on map.
• To search for a location by voice, select .
• To zoom in or out, select or .
7 When you are finished, press [ ] → More → Clear
Map.
• To add layers to the map, press [ ] → Layers → an
option.
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›› Share your location via Google Latitude ›› Search for a place around you
Learn to share your location with your friends and view This feature may be unavailable depending on your
friends’ locations via Google Latitude™. region or service provider.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Latitude. Places.
The device automatically joins Latitude.
2 Select a category.
2 Press [ ] → Add friends → Select from Contacts or Your device searches for places around your current
Add via email address. location that are related to the category.
3 Select friends you want to add or enter an email 3 Select a place name to view its details.
address, and select Add friends → Yes.
When your friend accepts your invitation, you can
4 To view the place on the map, select .
To view the route to the place, select .
share locations.
4 Press [ ] → See map.
Your friends' locations are marked with their photos
on the map.
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›› Navigate to your destination • Starred Items: Select your destination from the list
of your starred places.
Learn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show
your destination with voice guidance. 4 Select Install to use voice-guided navigation.
This feature may be unavailable depending on your
region or service provider.
5 To end the navigation, press [ ] → Exit Navigation.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select YouTube
Navigation.
YouTube is a free online video streaming service. Learn to
2 If you are launching this application for the first time, view and share videos via YouTube.
select Accept.
This feature may be unavailable depending on your
3 Enter your destination by using one of the following region or service provider.
methods:
• Speak Destination: Speak your destination such as
"Navigate to destination."
›› Watch videos
• Type Destination: Enter your destination with the 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
virtual keypad. YouTube.
• Contacts: Select your destination from addresses of 2 Select a video from the list.
your contacts.
3 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view.
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4 Control playback with the following keys: ›› Share videos
2 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
YouTube.
2 Tap and hold a video.
3 Select Share → an option.
1
›› Upload videos
Number Function 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
YouTube.
Move to a point of the file by dragging
1
the bar. 2 Press [ ] → Upload and select a video. Skip to 8.
2 Change the quality of the display. If you want to upload new videos, select to turn on
the camera.
3 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view.
4 Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.
5 Select to start recording.
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6 Select to stop recording. 2 Select Create new profile and specify the following
profile options:
7 Select Save to upload the video that you have
recorded. Option Function
8 Enter your user name and password and select Sign in Profile name Enter a name for the profile.
(if necessary).
Sync Select types of data to be
9 Enter details of the upload and select Upload. category synchronised.
Set how to synchronise the device
Sync type
and the server.
Synchronise Enter the web address of the server
Learn to synchronise contacts, calendar events, and Sync server
to be synchronised.
memos with the web server you have specified.
3 When you are finished, select Save.
›› Set up a synchronisation profile
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select ›› Start synchronisation
Settings → Wireless and network → Synchronise. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Settings → Wireless and network → Synchronise.
2 Select a synchronisation profile.
3 Select Start sync to start synchronisation.
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Samsung Apps Daily briefing
Samsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download Learn to get weather, stock information, news, and
an abundance of applications directly to your device. schedule information for today.
Featuring a wealth of games, news, reference, social
networking, navigation, health related applications and This feature may be unavailable depending on your
more, Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge region or service provider.
choice of mobile experience.
Your device gets smarter with fully optimised applications ›› Customise daily briefing settings
from Samsung Apps. Explore amazing applications and
make your mobile life even better.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Daily
briefing.
• The feature may be unavailable depending on
your region or service provider.
2 Press [ ] → Settings → a briefing service.
• For details, please visit www.samsungapps.com. 3 Adjust the following settings to customise the daily
briefing screens:
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Option Function
Samsung Apps.
2 Search for and download applications as desired. Select city Add cities for weather forecast.
Add companies for stock
Select stock
information.
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Option Function Press Reader
Set the daily briefing screens to be Use Press Reader to read online newspapers while you are
Auto refresh automatically updated with latest on the move.
information.
Widget auto
Set the daily briefing widget
to automatically show more
›› Download news articles
scroll
information. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Press
Reader.
Select a temperature unit to use for
Unit
weather forecast. 2 Select Online Store.
The online store opens.
4 When you are finished, select the check boxes next to 3 Select a newspaper to download.
the briefing services to display on the screen.
4 Select a date and select OK.
›› View daily briefing 5 Select Confirm to confirm the charge.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Daily
briefing.
2 Select to update information.
3 Scroll left or right to view information.
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›› Read news articles
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Press
Reader.
2 Select My Library.
3 Select a newspaper.
Market
You can download games, ringtones, or other applications
from the Android Market.
This feature may be unavailable depending on your
region or service provider.
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Connectivity • Samsung is not responsible for the loss,
interception, or misuse of data sent or received via
the Bluetooth wireless feature.
• Always ensure that you share and receive data
Bluetooth with devices that are trusted and properly secured.
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications If there are obstacles between the devices, the
technology capable of exchanging information over a operating distance may be reduced.
distance of about 10 metres without requiring a physical • Some devices, especially those that are not
connection. tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG, may be
You do not need to line up the devices to beam incompatible with your device.
information with Bluetooth. If the devices are within range
of one another, you can exchange information between ›› Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature
them even if they are located in different rooms.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Settings → Wireless and network → Bluetooth
settings.
2 Select Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth wireless
feature.
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›› Find and pair with other Bluetooth- ›› Send data using the Bluetooth wireless
enabled devices feature
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Select a file or item, such as a contact, calendar event,
Settings → Wireless and network → Bluetooth memo, or media file, from an appropriate application
settings → Scan devices. or My Files.
2 Select a device. 2 Press [ ] → Share or Send via → Bluetooth.
3 Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the 3 Search for and paired with a Bluetooth-enabled device.
other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select
OK. Alternatively, select Accept to match the PIN
between your device and the device.
›› Receive data using the Bluetooth
wireless feature
When the owner of the other device enters the same
PIN or accepts the connection, pairing is complete. If 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
the pairing is successful, the device will automatically Settings → Wireless and network → Bluetooth
search for available services. settings → Visible.
Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free car Your device is visible to other Bluetooth devices for
kits, may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000. If 120 seconds.
the other device has a PIN, you must enter it.
2 When prompted, enter the PIN for the Bluetooth
wireless feature and select OK (if necessary).
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3 Select Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive
data from the device (if necessary).
›› Activate the WLAN feature
In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings
Received data is saved to an appropriate application or → Wireless and network → Wi-Fi settings → Wi-Fi.
folder according to its type. For example, a music or sound An active WLAN running in the background will
clip is saved to the sound folder and a contact to the consume battery power. To preserve battery power,
phonebook. activate the WLAN only when needed.
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›› Add a WLAN manually 3 Press a WPS button on the access point within 2
minutes.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Settings → Wireless and network → Wi-Fi settings To connect to a WLAN with a WPS PIN,
→ Add Wi-Fi network.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
2 Enter the SSID for the network and select the security Settings → Wireless and network → Wi-Fi settings.
type.
2 Select a network indicated by the WPS icon and select
3 Set the security settings depending on the selected WPS PIN.
security type.
3 On the access point, enter the PIN and press the start
4 Select Save. button.
4 Select a media category and a file. 6 Control playback using icons of your device.
5 Control playback using icons of your device.
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Mobile AP 4 When you are finished, select Save.
You can set your device as a wireless access point for PCs 5 From another device, locate your device's name in the
or other devices, and share your device's mobile network available connection list and connect to the network.
connection through the WLAN feature. Your device shares the mobile network connection on
another device.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Settings → Wireless and network → Mobile AP.
2 Select Mobile AP to activate the mobile AP feature. USB tethering
You can set your device as a wireless modem for PCs and
3 Select Mobile AP settings to customise the mobile share your device's mobile network connection via USB.
AP feature:
Option Function 1 Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
multifunction jack on your device to a PC.
Network View and edit the device name that will
SSID be shown to external devices. 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Settings → Wireless and network → Tethering.
View or edit the network key to prevent
Security
unauthorised access to the network.
Hide my Block other devices from locating your
device device.
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3 Select USB tethering to activate the USB tethering 4 Select a video encoding system according to your
feature. region.
Your device will share the mobile network connection
Option Region
on your PC.
To stop sharing the network connection, clear the Australia, Austria, Belgium, China,
check box next to USB tethering. Denmark, England, Finland, Germany,
PAL Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, Netherlands,
The sharing method for the network connection New Zealand, Norway, Singapore,
may differ depending on the PC’s operating system. Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand
Canada, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan,
NTSC
TV connections (TV out mode) USA
Learn to connect your device to a TV and view the device’s
interface on the TV screen.
5 Ensure that the TV is on and connect your device to the
TV with a TV out cable.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Match the colours at the ends of the TV out cable with
those on the TV's A/V ports.
Settings → Display → TV out.
2 Select TV out to activate TV out mode. 6 Switch the TV to External input mode.
The device interface appears on the TV screen.
3 Select TV system.
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Your files may not display correctly due to 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
differences in video systems or quality of the TV Settings → Wireless and network → USB settings →
display. Samsung Kies.
2 Press the Home key to return to Idle mode.
PC connections 3 Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
Learn to connect your device to a PC with an optional multifunction jack on your device to a PC.
PC data cable in various USB connection modes. By
connecting the device to a PC, you can synchronise files
4 Run Samsung Kies and use wireless connections or
copy data and files.
with Windows Media Player, transfer data to and from your Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information.
device directly, and use the Samsung Kies program.
›› Synchronise with Windows Media
›› Connect with Samsung Kies Player
Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC.
download the program from the Samsung website
(www.samsungmobile.com). 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Settings → Wireless and network → USB settings →
Media player.
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2 Press the Home key to return to Idle mode. ›› Connect as a mass storage device
3 Using an optional PC data cable, connect the You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk
multifunction jack on your device to a PC with and access the file directory. If you insert a memory card
Windows Media Player installed. in the device, you can also access the file directory of the
When connected, a pop-up window will appear on memory card by using the device as a memory card reader.
the PC. The file directory of the memory card will appear
4 Open Windows Media Player to synchronise music as a removable disk, separate from the internal
memory.
files.
5 Edit or enter your device’s name in the pop-up window 1 If you want to transfer files from or to a memory card,
(if necessary). insert a memory card into the device.
6 Select and drag the music files you want to the sync 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
list. Settings → Wireless and network → USB settings →
Mass storage.
7 Start synchronisation.
3 Press the Home key to return to Idle mode.
4 Using an optional PC data cable, connect the
multifunction jack on your device to a PC.
5 When connected, select Connect USB storage.
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6 Open the folder to view files.
7 Copy files from the PC to the memory card.
8 When you are finished, select Turn Off.
To disconnect the device to the PC, click the USB
device icon on the Windows task bar and click the
option to safely remove the mass storage device.
Then remove the PC data cable from the PC.
Otherwise, you may lose data stored on the memory
card or damage the memory card.
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Tools 4 When you are finished, select Save.
›› Stop an alarm
Clock When the alarm sounds,
• To stop the alarm, drag right until it reaches the dot.
Learn to set and control alarms, and world clocks. You can
also use the stopwatch and count-down timer. • To repeat the alarm after a specified length of time, drag
left until it reaches the dot.
›› Set a new alarm ›› Delete an alarm
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Clock 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Clock
→ Alarm.
→ Alarm.
2 Select Create alarm or press [ ] → Create.
2 Press [ ] → Delete.
3 Set alarm details. 3 Select alarms to delete.
• Select Set as daily briefing to activate the Daily
briefing immediately after you stop an alarm. 4 Select Delete.
• Select Smart alarm to activate simulated nature
sounds with the alarm screen prior to the main
alarm.
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›› Create a world clock 3 Select Lap to record lap times.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Clock 4 When you are finished, select Stop.
→ World clock.
5 Select Reset to clear recorded times.
2 Select Add city or press [ ] → Add.
3 Enter a city name or select one from the city list. ›› Use the count-down timer
To select a city in the world map view, select . 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Clock
→ Timer.
4 To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2-3.
To apply the summer time to the clocks, tap and 2 Set the length of time to count down.
hold a clock and select DST settings. 3 Select Start to begin the countdown.
You can now use other functions with the timer
›› Use the stopwatch counting down in the background. Press the Home key
or [ ] and access another application.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Clock
→ Stopwatch. 4 When the timer expires, drag right until it reaches
the dot.
2 Select Start to begin the stopwatch.
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Calculator 3 Select to close the calculator keypad.
The calculation history appears.
Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on
your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. 4 To clear the history, press [ ] → Clear history.
3 7
4 8 ›› Download book files from the online
9 book store
Number Function 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Aldiko eBook.
1 View the book details.
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2 Press [ ] → Get more books. Mini Diary
The online book store appears.
Learn to keep a photo diary.
3 Select a book catalogue → a book.
›› Import book files ›› Create a Mini diary
You can import book files (in epub format) from the 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Mini
memory card. Diary.
• Book files must be saved to the /eBooks/import/ 2 If you are launching this application for the first time,
folder in your memory card. select Add to set a city for weather forecast.
• DRM-protected book files are not supported. 3 If there is a diary saved, select Create diary to create
a new entry.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Aldiko eBook. 4 Change the today's date and set the weather
(if necessary).
2 Press [ ] → Import.
3 Select Import → OK. 5 Select Tap to add photo and add an image or capture
a photo.
The device searches for book files in the memory card.
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6 Select Tap to create memo, and enter text and select 2 Select a folder → a file.
Done.
In a folder, press [ ] to use the following options:
7 Select Save. • To send a file to others via multimedia message, email or
›› View a Mini diary the Bluetooth wireless feature, select Share.
• To create a new folder, select Create folder.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Mini • To delete files or folders, select Delete.
Diary. • To change the view mode, select View by.
2 Select a diary. • To sort files or folders, select List by.
To upload a mini diary to your community website, • To use additional features using a file, such as moving,
press [ ] → Publish. copying or renaming option, select More.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select My 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Task
Files. Manager.
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2 Use the following options: ›› Create a new document
• Active applications: View the list of all the
applications currently running on your device. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
ThinkFree Office.
• Package: View the package size of applications
installed on your device. 2 Select Accept to confirm, if you are launching this
application for the first time.
• RAM manager: Check and manage the RAM
memory for your device. 3 Select Activate now → Close to activate ThinkFree
• Summary: View the used and available memory on Office.
your device and memory card. 4 Select My Docs.
• Help: View help information about extending
battery life. 5 Press [ ] → New → a document type.
6 Enter a name for the document and select OK.
ThinkFree Office 7 Enter contents in the document by using the tools at
the bottom of the screen.
Learn to create and view document files on your device. If
you have an account with the ThinkFree web service, you 8 When you are finished editing, select on the toolbar
can manage documents online. This application supports or press [ ] → File → Save.
the following file formats: txt, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx,
pdf.
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›› View and edit a document on your ›› Manage documents online
device 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select ThinkFree Office.
ThinkFree Office. 2 Select Online.
2 Select My Docs → a document. 3 Enter your user name and password to access your
3 View and edit the document as desired. account, and then select Sign in.
• To zoom in or out, use the two finger zoom; Place 4 View and manage your documents on the server as
your two fingers on the screen and slowly pinch or desired.
spread apart.
• To open the toolbar to edit the document (word,
text, or excel file), press [ ] → Edit. Voice Dialler
• To search for text in the document, press [ ] → Learn to dial a number or open an application by voice.
Find. • This feature may be unavailable depending on
4 When you are finished editing, save the document. your region or service provider.
• Your device can recognise only American English
commands.
• Recognised languages may vary depending on
your region.
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›› Call a contact by voice dialling Voice Search
You can call numbers directly by saying the contact’s name Learn to search for information on the web by voice.
or number.
This feature be unavailable depending on your
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Voice region or service provider.
Dialler.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Voice
2 Say “Call” or “Dial” and then a name or a phone number. Search.
Alternatively, say "Redial" to the last dialled number.
The device dials the selected number. 2 Say a keyword into the microphone.
The device searches for information and web pages
›› Open an application related to the keyword.
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Voice Write and go
Dialler.
2 Say “Open” and then an application. Learn to enter text and send it as a message, upload it to
a community website, or save it as a memo or calendar
The device opens the corresponding application.
event.
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2 Enter text using the text input panel.
3 When you are finished, select one of the options.
• To send a text message with the text, select Send
message or Send.
• To upload the text to a community website, select
Update status.
• To save the text as a memo or calendar event, select
Save.
4 Send a message, log in to a community service to
upload the text, or create a memo or event according
to the selected option.
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Settings ›› Wi-Fi settings
• Wi-Fi: Turn the WLAN feature on or off. ► p. 91
• Network notification: Set the device to notify you when
Access the Settings menu an open network is available.
• WPS button connection: Connect to a WLAN using a
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button.
Settings. • Add Wi-Fi network: Add WLAN APs manually.
2 Select a setting category and select an option.
›› Mobile AP
Activate the mobile AP feature to share your device's
Wireless and network mobile network connection with PCs or other devices
Change the settings for wireless network connections. through the WLAN feature. ► p. 95
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• Visible: Set your device to be visible to other Bluetooth
devices.
›› Mobile networks
• Use packet data: Set to allow packet switched data
• Scan devices: Search for available Bluetooth devices. networks for network services.
• Data roaming: Set the device to connect another
›› USB settings network when you are roaming or your home network
Activate various USB connection modes when you connect is not available.
your device to a PC. ► p. 97 • Access Point Names: Set up access point names (APNs).
• Network mode: Select a network type.
›› Tethering • Network operators: Search for available networks and
Activate the USB tethering feature to share your device's select a network for roaming.
mobile network connection with PCs via USB. When
connected to a PC, your device is used as a wireless
modem for a PC.
›› Synchronise
Set up synchronisation profiles and synchronise your
device with the web server you have specified.
›› VPN settings
Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
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Call settings • Outgoing call vibration: Set the device to vibrate when
the other party answers a call.
Customise the settings for calling features. • Alerts on call: Activate or deactivate an alert for events
during a call.
›› All calls
• Show my number: Show your mobile phone number to ›› Voice call
recipients (You must insert the SIM or USIM card to use • Call forwarding: Divert incoming calls to another
this feature). number.
• Auto reject: Enable or disable the auto reject feature and • Call barring: Block incoming or outgoing calls.
specify a list of callers to automatically reject. • Call waiting: Specify options for handling an incoming
• Answering call: Set the device to answer calls by call when you are already on a call.
pressing the Home key or to answer automatically after • Auto redial: Activate auto redial for automatically
a specified period (available only when a headset is redialling a call that was not connected or cut off during
connected). a call.
• Prefix dialling: Activate prefix dialling and set up prefix
dialling numbers.
• Reject call with message: Select a message to be sent
›› Video call
• Preset image: Select an image to be shown to the other
to a caller when you reject a call. party.
• Call status tones: Activate or deactivate call connection
tone, minute minder tone, or call disconnect tone.
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• Own video in received call: Set whether to show your
live image or preset image to the other party.
›› Voicemail
• Voicemail service: Select your service provider or set
• Use call fail options: Select whether or not to retry a another provider to receive voice mails.
voice call when a video call fails to connect. • Voicemail: Enter the number to access the voice mail
• Video call forwarding: Divert incoming calls to another service. You can obtain this number from your service
number. provider.
• Video call barring: Block calls from specified numbers.
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• Video call ringtone: Select a ringtone to alert you to
incoming video calls.
Display
• Notification ringtone: Select a ringtone to alert you to Change the settings for the display.
events, such as incoming messages, missed calls, and • Font style: Change the font type for the display text. You
alarms. can download fonts from Android Market by selecting
• Audible touch tones: Set the device to sound when you Get fonts online.
touch the keys on the dialling screen. • Brightness: Set the brightness of the display.
• Audible selection: Set the device to sound when you • Auto-rotate screen: Set whether or not to rotate the
select an application or option on the touch screen. content automatically when the device is rotated.
• Screen lock sounds: Set the device to sound when you • Animation: Set the device to display animation when
lock or unlock the touch screen. you switch between windows.
• Haptic feedback: Set the device to vibrate when you • Screen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits
touch the keys. before turning off the display's backlight.
• Vibration intensity: Adjust the vibration intensity of the • Power saving mode: Activate Power saving mode. In
haptic feedback. Power saving mode, the device saves power by adjusting
the white balance on the display and the brightness
level.
• TV out: Select a video encoding system of your TV for
proper TV connections. ► p. 96
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• Horizontal calibration: Calibrate the geomagnetic
sensor when the compass or augment reality application
Location and security
shows incorrect information. Change the settings for securing your device and the SIM
• Keep the touch screen or keypad facing up during or USIM card, and GPS functionality.
calibration. • Use wireless networks: Set to use WLAN and/or mobile
• Calibration may take some time, depending on networks for finding your location.
your location or other circumstances. • Use GPS satellites: Set to use the GPS satellite for
• Calibration may not be possible in areas with finding your location. You can view locations at street
strong magnetic fields. If the calibration fails, move level.
to another area and try again. • Use sensor aiding: Set to use sensors to enhance
• If you enter an area with strong magnetic fields pedestrian positioning when the GPS signal is
after calibration, your device will automatically obstructed. There may be variations between the sensor
attempt to recalibrate the geomagnetic sensor. estimates and your actual location.
• The geomagnetic sensor in your device does • Set screen lock: Set the unlock security code. When
not support the bird’s-eye view, which fixes the you have set your security code, this option changes to
directions. Therefore, a small error may occur in Change screen lock.
measuring angles and cause a map to be turned -- None: Disable the screen lock.
upside-down. -- Pattern: Set an unlock pattern to unlock the screen.
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-- PIN: Set a PIN (numeric) to unlock the screen. -- Change password: Change the password for the
-- Password: Set a password (alphanumeric) to unlock mobile tracker feature.
the screen. -- Help: Access help information for the mobile tracker
• Set up SIM card lock: feature.
-- Lock SIM card: Activate or deactivate the PIN lock • Visible passwords: By default, the device displays your
feature to require the PIN before using the device. password as · for security. Set the device to display your
-- Change SIM PIN: Change the PIN used to access SIM password as you enter.
or USIM data. • Select device administrators: View device
• Mobile tracker: Activate or deactivate the mobile administrators installed on your device. You can activate
tracker feature which helps you locate your device when device administrators to apply new policies to your
it is lost or stolen. ► p. 30 device.
• Set mobile tracker: When you activate the mobile • Use secure credentials: Use certificates and credentials
tracker, you can customise the following settings. to ensure secure use of various applications.
The setting options may differ depending on your • Install encrypted certificates from SD card: Install
region or service provider. encrypted certificates that are stored on a memory card.
-- Set recipient: Set up recipients to receive a tracking • Set password: Create and confirm a password for
accessing credentials.
message from your lost device.
-- Samsung account: Set up your Samsung web account • Clear storage: Erase the credential contents from the
to control your lost device remotely. device and reset the password.
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Applications • Samsung Apps: Select a network connection (Wi-Fi or
packet switched data network) to get notifications for
Change the settings for managing installed applications. new applications from Samsung Apps.
• Unknown sources: Select to download applications This feature may be unavailable depending on your
from any source. If you do not select this option, you can region or service provider.
download applications only from Android Market.
• Manage applications: Access the list of the applications
installed on the device and check the application Accounts and sync
information. Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage
• Running services: View the services you are using and accounts for synchronisation.
access them to manage.
• Background data: Select this setting to use the auto
• Development: sync feature. The auto sync will run in the background
-- USB debugging: Select to connect your device to without opening applications and synchronise data.
a PC by using a PC data cable. This is for application • Auto-sync: Set the device to synchronise contact,
development. calendar, and email data automatically.
-- Stay awake: Set the device’s screen to stay on while
charging the battery.
-- Allow mock locations: Allow mock locations and
service information to be sent to a Location Manager
service for testing. This is for application development.
Settings 117
Privacy Search
Change the settings for managing your settings and data. Change the Google Search settings.
• Back up my data: Back up your device’s settings to the • Google search:
Google server. -- Show web suggestions: Set the device to display
• Automatic restore: Set the device to restore suggestions while you are entering a keyword.
applications' data you backed up when they are installed -- Use My Location: Set the device to use your current
in your device. location for Google search and other Google services.
• Factory data reset: Reset your settings to the factory -- Search history: Set the device to show the search
default values. history of your Google account.
-- Manage search history: Manage the search history of
your Google account.
SD card and phone storage • Searchable items: Select the types of items to include
Check memory information of memory cards and your in your search.
device, and format the external or internal memory. • Clear shortcuts: Clear the information from recent
searches.
118 Settings
Locale and text • Audio feedback: Set to alert you when there are no
alternative words for your input if you double-tap a
Change the settings for text input. word.
• Vibrate on keypress: Set the device to vibrate when you
›› Select locale touch a key.
Select a display language for all menus and applications. • Enable Tip Indicator: Set to alert you to quick help by
blinking the tip indicator.
›› Select input method • Auto-spacing: Set the device to automatically insert a
space between words.
Select a default keyboard type for text input.
• Auto-capitalization: Set the device to automatically
›› Swype capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark,
such as a period, question mark, or exclamation mark.
• Language: Select a language for text input. • Show complete trace: Set how long the trace of your
You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter dragging will display on the keyboard.
text, you should change the writing language to one
• Word Choice Window: Set how often the word list will
of the supported languages.
display.
• Word Prediction: Set the device to predict words • Speed vs. Accuracy: Set the balance for the speed and
according to your input and display word suggestions. accuracy.
Settings 119
• Swype help: Access help information for using the • Keypad sweeping: Enable or disable the keypad
Swype keyboard. sweeping feature for the text input mode. You can switch
• Tutorial: Learn how to enter text faster with the Swype between input modes by scrolling left or right on the
keyboard. keypad.
• Version: View version information. • Auto-capitalization: Set the device to automatically
capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark,
›› Samsung keypad such as a period, question mark, or exclamation mark.
• Handwriting settings: Customise the recognition time
• Portrait keypad types: Select the default input method,
such as the QWERTY keyboard, traditional keypad, or in Handwriting mode.
handwriting screen. • Voice input: Activate the voice input feature to enter
• Input languages: Select languages for text input. text by voice on the Samsung keypad.
You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter • Auto-full stop: Set the device to insert a period when
text, you should change the writing language to one you double-tap the space bar.
of the supported languages. • Tutorial: Learn how to enter text with the Samsung
keypad.
• XT9: Activate XT9 mode to enter text using Predictive
input mode.
• XT9 advanced settings: Activate the advanced features
of XT9 mode, such as auto completion, auto correction,
or auto substitution, and set up your own word list.
120 Settings
Voice input and output • Always use my settings: Set the device to use the
settings you specify in applications rather than the
Change the settings for the voice recogniser and the text- default settings.
to-speech feature. • Default engine: Set the speech synthesis engine to be
used for spoken text.
›› Voice recognition settings • Install voice data: Download and install voice data for
• Language: Select a language for the Google voice the text-to-speech feature.
recognition. • Speech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech
• SafeSearch: Set the device to filter explicit text and/or feature.
images from voice search results. • Language: Select a language for the text-to-speech
• Block offensive words: Hide offensive words your feature.
device recognised from voice search results. • Engines: View the text-to-speech engines downloaded
from Android Market.
›› Text-to-speech settings
• Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an
example. Install voice data for using the text-to-speech
feature.
• Driving mode: Activate Driving mode to set the device
to read verbally notifications for incoming calls or
messages, or event details.
Settings 121
Accessibility • Use 24-hour format: Set to the time to be displayed in
24-hour format.
Change the settings for accessibility features. • Select date format: Select a date format.
• Accessibility: Activate an accessibility application you
have downloaded, such as Talkback or Kickback, which
provide voice, melody, or vibration feedback. About phone
• The power key ends calls: Set the device to end a call Access information about your device, check the device’s
when you press [ ]. status, and learn how to use your device.
122 Settings
Troubleshooting Code Try this to solve the problem:
Your SIM or USIM card is blocked, usually
When you turn on your device or while you are as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly
PUK
several times. You must enter the PUK
using the device, it prompts you to enter one of supplied by your service provider.
the following codes: When you access a menu requiring the
Code Try this to solve the problem: PIN2, you must enter the PIN2 supplied
PIN2
with the SIM or USIM card. For details,
When the device lock feature is enabled,
contact your service provider.
Password you must enter the password you set for
the device.
When using the device for the first time Your device displays "Service unavailable" or
or when the PIN requirement is enabled, "Network error"
you must enter the PIN supplied with • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor
PIN
the SIM or USIM card. You can disable reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area
this feature by using the Lock SIM card and try again.
menu.
• You cannot access some options without a subscription.
Contact your service provider for more details.
Troubleshooting 123
The touch screen responds slowly or Your device freezes or has fatal errors
improperly If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close
If your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If your
not responding properly, try the following: device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold [ ] for
8-10 seconds. The device will reboot automatically.
• Remove any protective covers from the touch screen.
Protective covers may prevent the device from If this does not solve the problem, perform a factory data
recognising your inputs and are not recommended for reset. In Idle mode, open the application list and select
touch screen devices. Settings → Privacy → Factory data reset → Reset phone
→ Erase everything.
• Ensure that your hands are clean and dry when tapping
the touch screen.
• Restart your device to clear any temporary software Calls are being dropped
bugs. When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception,
• Ensure that your device software is upgraded to the you may lose your connection to the network. Move to
latest version. another area and try again.
• If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to
your local Samsung Service Centre.
124 Troubleshooting
Outgoing calls are not connected Audio quality is poor
• Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. • Ensure that you are not blocking the device's internal
• Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. antenna.
• Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor
number you are dialling. reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area
and try again.
Incoming calls are not connected
When dialling from contacts, the call is not
• Ensure that your device is turned on.
connected
• Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network.
• Ensure that you have not set call barring for the • Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact
list.
incoming phone number.
• Re-enter and save the number, if necessary.
Others cannot hear you speaking on a call • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the contact's
• Ensure that you are not covering the built-in phone number.
microphone.
The device beeps and the battery icon flashes
• Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth.
Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to
• If using a headset, ensure that it is properly connected.
continue using the device.
Troubleshooting 125
The battery does not charge properly or the Error messages appear when launching the
device turns off camera
• The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold- Your Samsung mobile device must have sufficient
coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth and try available memory and battery power to operate the
charging the battery again. camera application. If you receive error messages when
• If the battery will no longer charge completely, dispose launching the camera, try the following:
of the old battery properly and replace it with a new • Charge the battery or replace it with a battery that is fully
battery (refer to your local ordinances for proper disposal charged.
instructions). • Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or
deleting files from your device.
Your device is hot to the touch
• Restart the device. If you are still having trouble with
When you use applications that require more power or use the camera application after trying these tips, contact a
applications on your device for an extended period of time, Samsung Service Centre.
your device may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and
should not affect your device's lifespan or performance.
126 Troubleshooting
Error messages appear when launching the FM Error messages appear when opening music
radio files
The FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile
uses the headset cable as an antenna. Without a headset device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error
connected, the FM radio will be unable to receive radio messages when opening music files on your device, try the
stations. To use the FM radio, first ensure that the headset following:
is properly connected. Next, scan for and save the available • Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or
radio stations. deleting files from your device.
If you still cannot use the FM radio after performing these • Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights
steps, try accessing your desired station with another radio Management (DRM)-protected. If the file is DRM-
receiver. If you can hear the station with another receiver, protected, ensure that you have the appropriate license
your device may require service. Contact a Samsung or key to play the file.
Service Centre. • Ensure that your device supports the file type.
Troubleshooting 127
Another Bluetooth device is not located
• Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on
your device.
• Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on
the device you wish to connect to, if necessary.
• Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device
are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 metres).
If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a
Samsung Service Centre.
128 Troubleshooting
Safety precautions Do not charge the battery with chargers that are not
approved by the manufacturer
To prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all Do not use your device during a thunderstorm
of the following information before using your device. Your device may malfunction and your risk of electric shock is increased.
142 Index
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE) The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and
detailed in Annex[IV] of Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed with the
We, Samsung Electronics involvement of the following Notified Body(ies):
declare under our sole responsibility that the product BABT, Forsyth House,
Churchfield Road,
GSM WCDMA Wi-Fi Mobile Phone : GT-I9000 Walton-on-Thames,
to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following Surrey, KT12 2TD, UK*
standards and/or other normative documents. Identification mark: 0168
SAFETY EN 60950-1 : 2006 +A11:2009 The technical documentation kept at :
EN 50332-1 : 2000 Samsung Electronics QA Lab.
EN 50332-2 : 2003
which will be made available upon request.
SAR EN 50360 : 2001 (Representative in the EU)
EN 62209-1 : 2006
EMC EN 301 489-01 V1.8.1 (04-2008) Samsung Electronics Euro QA Lab.
EN 301 489-07 V1.3.1 (11-2005) Blackbushe Business Park, Saxony Way,
EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1 (05-2009) Yateley, Hampshire, GU46 6GG, UK*
EN 301 489-19 V1.2.1 (11-2002) 2010.10.29 Joong-Hoon Choi / Lab Manager
EN 301 489-24 V1.4.1 (09-2007) (place and date of issue) (name and signature of authorised person)
RADIO EN 301 511 V9.0.2 (03-2003)
EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (10-2006) * It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone
EN 301 908-1 V3.2.1 (05-2007) number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the
EN 301 908-2 V3.2.1 (05-2007) retailer where you purchased your product.
We hereby declare that [all essential radio test suites have been carried
out and that] the above named product is in conformity to all the essential
requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service
provider.
Printed in Korea
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www.samsungmobile.com English (EU). 12/2010. Rev. 1.4