GT-I5510 user manual
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Contents Assembling .............................................. 9 Unpack ................................................................... 9 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ....... 9 Charge the battery ............................................ 11 Insert a memory card (optional) .................... 13 Attach a hand strap (optional) ....................... 15 Getting started . .................................... 16 Turn your device on and off ............................
Communication .................................... 34 Personal information ........................... 61 Calling . ................................................................. 34 Messaging ........................................................... 38 Google Mail ......................................................... 40 Email ..................................................................... 41 Talk ........................................................................ 43 Social Hub . ......
News and Weather ............................................ 76 Samsung Apps ................................................... 77 Market .................................................................. 77 Connectivity .......................................... 78 Bluetooth . ........................................................... 78 Wi-Fi ...................................................................... 80 AllShare ................................................................
Display . ................................................................ 94 Location & security . .......................................... 94 Applications ........................................................ 95 Accounts & sync ................................................. 96 Privacy .................................................................. 96 SD card & phone storage ................................. 97 Search ...................................................................
Assembling Unpack Check your product box for the following items: • • • • Mobile device Battery Travel adapter (charger) User manual Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. • The items supplied with your device may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. • You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.
To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, 1 2 3 Insert the SIM or USIM card. If the device is on, press and hold [ ] and select Power off to turn it off. Remove the back cover. • Place the SIM or USIM card into the device with the gold-colored contacts facing down. • If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card, you can Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. 10 Assembling only use your device’s non-network services and some menus.
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. 5 Replace the back cover. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorized chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device. When your battery is low, a warning tone and a ldlow battery pop-up message will appear.
›› Charge with the travel adapter 1 2 3 Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. • You can use the device while it is charging, but it 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.
›› Charge with the PC data cable Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on. 1 2 3 4 Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of the device. Plug one end (micro-USB) of the PC data cable into the multifunction jack. Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port on a PC. Depending on the type of PC data cable you are using, it may take some time before charging begins. Insert a memory card (optional) To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card.
• Your device supports only the FAT file structure for memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with a different file structure, your device will ask you to reformat the memory card. • Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of memory cards. • When you insert a memory card in your device, the file directory of the memory card will appear in the sdcard folder. 1 2 Remove the back cover. Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing down.
›› Format the memory card Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → SD card & phone storage → Unmount SD card → OK → Format SD card → Format SD card → Erase everything. Attach a hand strap (optional) 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection.
Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, 1 2 Get to know your device ›› Device layout Proximity sensor Speaker Press and hold [ ]. If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. Volume key Touch screen To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and select Power off.
Headset jack (3.5 mm) Multifunction jack Camera lens Power/Lock key Back cover Delete key Alphanumeric keys Enter key Confirm key Shift key Alt key Navigation key Symbol key Loudspeaker Internal antenna Message key Search key Space key The composition of the QWERTY keyboard may differ depending on your region.
›› Keys ›› Indicator icons Key Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider. Function Power/ Lock Menu Home Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus (press and hold); Lock the touch screen. Open a list of options available on the current screen. Return to the idle screen; Open the list of recent applications (press and hold). Back Return to the previous screen. Volume Adjust the device’s volume.
Icon Definition Icon Definition GPS activated WLAN hotspot activated 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 Synchronized with the web Alarm activated Uploading data Event notification Downloading data Roaming (outside of normal service area) Call diverting activated Silent mode activated Connected to PC Airplane mode activated USB tethering activated Getting started
Icon Definition • To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use Vibration mode activated • Do not allow the touch screen to come into Music playback in progress FM radio turned on in the background Error occurred or caution required Battery power level 10:00 Current time Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. 20 Getting started sharp tools. contact with other electrical devices.
• Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a Lock or unlock the touch screen 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 unwanted device operations. Control your touch screen with the following actions: menu, option, or application. seconds to open a pop-up option list. • Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to move to items on lists.
›› Add items to the idle screen You can customize the idle screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To add items to the idle screen, 1 2 Press [ ] → Add or tap and hold the empty area on the idle screen. Select the item category → an item: • Widgets: Add widgets. Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your idle screen. • Shortcuts: Add shortcuts to items, such as applications, bookmarks, and contacts.
›› Use the shortcuts panel In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator icons area and drag your finger down to open the shortcuts panel. You can activate or deactivate wireless connection features and access a list of notifications, such as messages, calls, events or processing status. To hide the list, drag the bottom of the list up. From the shortcuts panel, you can use the following options: • Wi-Fi: Activate or deactivate the WLAN connection feature. ► p.
3 4 Select an application. • When you use applications provided by Google, you must have a Google account. If you do not have a Google account, sign up for a Google account. • You can add a shortcut to an application by tapping and holding the application icon from the application list. You can move the icon to the location you want on the idle screen. Press [ ] to return to the previous screen; Press the Home key to return to the idle screen.
›› Use the task manager Your device is a multitasking device. It can run more than one application at the same time. However, multitasking may cause hang-ups, freezing, memory problems, or additional power consumption. To avoid these problems, end unnecessary programs using the task manager. 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Task Manager → . The list of all the applications currently running on your device appears. To close an application, select End.
• Open the shortcuts panel from the top of the screen and select Silent. • Press and hold [ ] and select Silent mode. ›› Change your ringtone 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Sound → Phone ringtone. Select a ringtone from the list and select OK. ›› Activate animation for switching windows In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Display → Animation → Some animations or All animations.
• Once you set a screen lock, your device will require an unlock code each time you turn it on or unlock the touch screen. • If you forget your PIN or password, bring your device to a Samsung Service Center to reset it. Before bringing your device to a Samsung Service Center, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on your device. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security codes or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.
2 3 Enter a new password (alphanumeric) and select Continue. Enter the password again and select OK. ›› Lock your SIM or USIM card You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card. 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Location & security → Set up SIM card lock → Lock SIM card. Enter your PIN and select OK. Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the device.
›› Enter text using the virtual keypad When you select the input field, the input panel with QWERTY keyboard appears. Select characters on the keypad. Number 4 Clear your input. 5 Insert an emoticon. 6 1 2 3 Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Function Change case. Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode. Enter text by voice; This icon is available only when you activate the voice input feature for the Samsung keypad. Function 7 Access the keypad settings; Change the text input method (tap and hold).
›› Enter text using the QWERTY keyboard When you slide open the device, you can use the QWERTY keyboard. Select the keys as necessary to enter your text. Use the following features with the QWERTY keyboard: • Press [ ] to change case. • Press [ ] to enter characters on the upper half of the keys. • Press [ ] to change the input language. • Press [ ] and [ ] to bring up a character picker for miscellaneous symbols.
Download applications from Android Market Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications. Android Market provides you an easy and quick way to shop for games and mobile applications. • This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. • Your device will save user files from downloaded applications to the internal memory. ›› Install an application 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Market.
Files you download from the web can include viruses that will damage your device. To lessen your risk, only download files from sources you trust. Some media files include Digital Rights Management to protect copyrights. This protection may prevent you from downloading, copying, modifying, or transferring some files. To download files from the web, 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Browser. Search for a file or application and download it.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. For online community services, such as Facebook or MySpace, enter your user name and password and select Log in. ›› Activate automatic sync 1 2 3 4 ›› Synchronize data manually 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Accounts & sync. Select an account. Press [ ] → Sync now. Your device will start synchronizing the data you set for synchronization.
Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customizing and using call-related features. Make a call 1 2 3 ›› Make and answer a call You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end, or reject calls. When you hold the device near your face, your device automatically turns off and locks the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs.
Reject a call When a call comes in, drag left until it reaches the dot. The caller will hear a busy tone. Call an international number 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Phone → Keypad, and tap and hold 0 to insert the + character. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code and phone number), and then select to dial the number.
• To listen and talk to the other party via a Bluetooth headset, select Headset. • To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you, select Mute. • To activate the speakerphone feature, select Speaker. In noisy environments, you may have difficulty hearing some calls while using the speakerphone feature. For better audio performance, use the normal phone mode. • To switch between the two calls, select Swap.
Set call forwarding Call diverting is a network feature to send incoming calls to another number that you specify. You can set this feature separately for several conditions when you are not able to answer calls, such as when you are already on the phone or when you are outside of the service area. 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Call settings → Call forwarding. Select a condition. Enter a number to which calls will be forwarded and select Enable.
Messaging 4 Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received. 5 You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. ›› Send a text message 1 2 3 Select contacts and select Add. 38 Communication Select Send to send the message.
5 6 7 Press [ ] → Attach → an option and add an item. You can select a file from the file list or create a new photo, video, or sound. Press [ ] → Add subject and add a subject for the message. Select Send to send the message. ›› View a text or multimedia message 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Messaging. Your messages are grouped into message threads by contact, like a messenger.
Google Mail You can retrieve new email messages from Google Mail™ to your Inbox. When you access this application, the Inbox screen appears. The total number of unread messages displays in the title bar and unread messages display in bold. If you have labeled a message, its label appears in a colored rectangle on the message. • This feature may be unavailable depending on 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Google Mail. To attach an image file, press [ ] → Attach → a file.
• To archive the message, select Archive. • To delete the message, select Delete. • To move to the previous or next message, select or . ›› Organize email by labels You can organize your email by labeling your messages or adding stars to mark important messages. You can sort messages by label filter. Add a label to a message 1 2 3 From the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message. Select Change labels. Select a label to add and select OK.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions. When you are finished setting up the email account, the email messages are downloaded to your device. If you have created more than two accounts, you can switch between email accounts; Press [ ] → Accounts and select one you want to retrieve messages from. 6 7 8 ›› Send an email message 1 2 3 4 5 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email → an email account. Press [ ] → Compose. Select Contacts.
From the message view, use the following options: • To reply to the message, press [ ] → Reply. • To reply to the message including all recipients, press [ ›› Add friends to your friend list 1 ] → Reply → All. • To forward the message to other people, press [ ]→ Forward. • To delete the message, press [ ] → Delete. • To view an attachment, select the attachment item. To save it to your memory card, select . Talk Learn to chat with friends and family via Google Talk™.
4 5 To switch between active chats, press [ chats. To end the chat, press [ ] → Switch ] → End chat. 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. 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Social Hub. Check and use contents delivered from Social Hub.
Entertainment ›› Capture a photo Camera 2 3 Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels (3.2 megapixels) and videos at resolutions up to 320 x 240 pixels. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. Rotate the device counterclockwise to landscape view. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. 1 To use the camera, you must first insert a memory card.
Number 1 Function Check the camera status and settings. • : Resolution • : Exposure metre type • : Number of photos you can take (according to available memory) • : Storage location 2 Change the shooting mode. 3 Change the scene mode. 4 Adjust the brightness; Select + to increase or – to decrease. 5 Change the camera settings. 6 Switch to the camcorder. 7 Capture a photo. 8 View the photo you captured last. 46 Entertainment 4 5 Press the Volume key to zoom in or out.
For example, when you take photos at night, select the night mode that uses an extended exposure. 1 2 3 4 5 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. 4 5 6 Rotate the device counterclockwise to landscape view. Select → a scene → . Make any necessary adjustments. Select to take a photo. ›› Capture a photo in Smile shot mode Make any necessary adjustments. Select . Aim the camera lens at your subject. Your device recognizes people in an image and detects their smiles.
4 5 Make any necessary adjustments. ›› Capture a panoramic photo You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama shooting mode. This mode is convenient for photographing landscapes. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Tap and hold . The camera will continue to take photos until you release the camera shutter. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. Rotate the device counterclockwise to landscape view. Select → Panorama. Make any necessary adjustments. Select to take the first photo.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. Rotate the device counterclockwise to landscape view. Select → Add me. Make any necessary adjustments. Tap the left or right side where you want to take the first photo. Select to take the first photo. Make any necessary adjustments for the second photo. Select to take the second photo. The device will automatically combine the half of the first photo and the other half of the second photo into one photo.
›› Customize camera settings Before taking a photo, select following options: → to access the Before taking a photo, select following settings: to access the Metering Select a type of exposure metre. Image quality Set the quality level for your photos. Shutter sound Function Display the guidelines on the preview screen. Set the camera to display the taken image. Set the camera to include location information for your photos.
›› Record a video 1 2 3 4 Number In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. Rotate the device counterclockwise to landscape view. Select to switch to the camcorder. 1 Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 3 Function Check the camcorder status and settings.
5 6 7 Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. Select to start recording. Select to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. The camera may not be able to properly record videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed. After recording videos, select videos. • • • • to view the recorded To view more videos, scroll left or right. To send a video to others, select Share. To play a video, select Play. To delete a video, select Delete.
Setting Function • Some file formats are not supported depending Audio recording Turn the audio on or off. Review Set the camera to display the recorded video. • If the file size exceeds the available memory, an Reset Reset menus and shooting options. Gallery on the software of the device. error can occur when you open files. ›› View a photo 1 Learn to view photos and play videos saved on your memory card.
While viewing a photo, use the following options: • To view more photos, scroll left or right. • To zoom in or out, select or . You can also tap the screen with two fingers and spread them apart (move your fingers closer together to zoom out). • To start a slideshow in the selected folder, select Slideshow. Tap the screen to stop the slideshow. ›› Play a video 1 2 3 4 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Gallery. Select a video (with the icon) to play.
›› Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device or memory card: 3 Control playback with the following keys: 4 • Download from the wireless web. ► p. 68 • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies. 5 6 ► p. 84 • Receive via Bluetooth. ► p. 79 • Copy to your memory card. ► p. 84 1 2 3 ›› Play music After transferring music files to your device or memory card, 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Music. Select a music category → a music file.
Number 5 6 7 Function Activate Shuffle mode. Change the repeat mode (off, repeating one file, or repeating all files). Skip forwards; Scan forward in a file (tap and hold). • You can control playback with the supplied headset: Press the headset button to play or pause playback. You can also press and hold the headset button to launch the music player.
›› Customize music player settings 1 2 3 4 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Music. Select a category → a music file. Press [ ] → Settings. Adjust the following settings to customize your music player: Option 5.1 Channel Equalizer Function Set whether or not to activate the virtual 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected. Select a default equalizer type. FM Radio Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio.
4 Control the FM radio with the following keys: 1 Number 1 2 3 Number 6 2 7 3 4 5 3 4 Function Change the sound output (headset or device's speaker). Turn off the FM radio; Select to turn on the FM radio. Change the frequency by 0.1 MHz or 0.05 MHz. 58 Entertainment Function 4 Search for an available radio station. 5 Add the current radio station to the favorites list. 6 Adjust the volume. 7 Set the FM radio to automatically retune frequencies for stations when the current signal is weak.
4 Select the radio station you want from the all station list and press [ ] to return to the FM radio screen. ›› Add a radio station to the favorites list 1 2 3 4 5 Plug the supplied headset into the device. In Idle mode, open the application list and select FM Radio. ›› Customize FM radio settings 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select FM Radio. Press [ ] → Settings. Adjust the following settings to customize your FM radio: Option Function Scroll to the radio station you want.
Option Show station ID Alternative frequency FM auto off 60 Entertainment Function Set whether or not to show the station ID on the FM radio screen; Station IDs are available only from radio stations that provide this information. Set whether or not the FM radio attempts to retune a radio station when the current signal is weak. Set the FM radio to automatically turn off after a specified length of time.
Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts. ›› Create a contact 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Contacts. Select . Select a memory location. If you have more than one account, select an account to which you want to add the contact. 4 5 Enter contact information. Select Save to add the contact to memory.
2 3 Scroll up or down on the contact list. Select a contact’s name. Once you find a contact, you can: • call the contact by selecting a phone number. • send a message by selecting Message. • edit the contact information by pressing [ ] → Edit. ›› Set a speed dial number 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Contacts. Press [ ] → More → Speed dial. Select a location number → a contact.
2 3 Press [ ] → Get friends. Select an account. ›› Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can manage multiple contacts and send messages or email to an entire group. Start by creating a group. 1 2 3 4 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Contacts → Groups. Press [ ] → Create. Enter a name and select a ringtone for the group. Select Save. 2 3 4 Press [ card. ] → Import/Export → Import from SIM Select a memory location.
2 3 Press [ 4 Select an option for importing a single contact file, multiple contact files, or all contact files, and select OK. 5 ] → Import/Export → Import from SD card. Select a memory location. If you have more than one account, select an account to which you want to add the account. Select contact files to import and select OK. 1 2 You can view the recent activities of contacts in social network services, such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter.
›› Create an event 1 2 3 4 Press [ ] → Create. Enter the details of the event as required. Select Save. ›› View events To change the calendar view, 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calendar. Select a view mode from the top of the calendar. To view events of a specific date, 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calendar. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calendar. 3 Select a date on the calendar.
›› View memos Memo Learn to record important information to save and view at a later date. ›› Create a memo 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Memo. Select Create memo or press [ ] → Create. Enter your memo text. Press [ ] to hide the keypad. Select a color to change a background color. Select Save. Select a memo to view its details. You can send the memo to others by tapping and holding the memo and selecting an option.
3 4 Speak into the microphone. 5 To record more voice memos, select bottom of the screen. When you are finished recording a memo, select . Your memo is saved automatically. from the ›› Play a voice memo 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Voice Recorder. Select . Select a voice memo to play. You can send the voice memo to others by pressing [ ] → Share.
Web Web services require a data connection. Contact your operator to choose the best data plan. Browser Learn to access and bookmark your favorite web pages. • You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media. For details, contact your service provider. • The web browser menu may be labeled differently depending on your service provider. • Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider.
Number 1 2 Function Enter the web address of a web page to access. Open a list of saved bookmarks, frequently visited pages and recent internet history. • To reload the current web page, press [ ] → Refresh. • To go to the next page in history, press [ ] → Forward. • To bookmark the current web page, press [ ] → More → Add bookmark. • To search for text on the web page, press [ → Find on page.
›› Bookmark your favorite web pages • To edit the bookmark details, select Edit bookmark. • To add the bookmark shortcut to the idle screen, select 1 • To send the web address of the web page to others, If you know the web address of a web page, you can manually add a bookmark. To add a bookmark, 2 3 4 5 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Browser. Select → Bookmarks. Select Add or press [ page. ] → Bookmark last-viewed Enter a page title and a web address. Select OK.
3 Select a web page to access. You can add a web page to the bookmark list by selecting the star icon on the right. • between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, or inside buildings • in poor weather • around high voltage or electromagnetic fields Do not touch the internal antenna area or cover this area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions.
Option Use wireless networks Use GPS satellites Use assisted GPS Function Set to use WLAN and/or mobile networks for finding your location. Set to use the GPS satellite for finding your location. Set to enhance the GPS functionality by downloading data files from the GPS web server. You may incur additional charges for downloading GPS data files. ›› Search for a specific location 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Maps. The map will display your current location.
4 5 6 7 Select a travel method (car, bus, or walk) and select Go. Select Show on map. When you are finished, press [ Map. ] → More → Clear ›› Share your location via Google Latitude Learn to share your location with your friends and view friends’ locations via Google Latitude™. 1 2 3 Select a travel route to view details of your trip (if necessary). In Idle mode, open the application list and select Latitude. The device automatically joins Latitude.
›› Navigate to your destination Learn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show your destination with voice guidance. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Navigation. If you are launching this application for the first time, select Accept. Enter your destination by using one of the following methods: • Speak Destination: Speak your destination such as "Navigate to destination.
YouTube 4 Control playback with the following keys: YouTube is a free online video streaming service. Learn to view and upload videos via YouTube. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. ›› Watch videos 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select YouTube. 3 4 5 1 2 Number Function Select a video from the list. 1 Scan backward in a file. Rotate the device counterclockwise to landscape view. 2 Move to a point of the file by dragging the bar.
›› Upload videos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 News and Weather In Idle mode, open the application list and select YouTube. Learn to view the weather information and read top news and other news articles. Press [ ] → Upload and select a video. Skip to 8. If you want to upload new videos, select to turn on the camera. ›› View the weather information Rotate the device counterclockwise to landscape view. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. Select to start recording. Select to stop recording.
›› Read news articles 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select News and Weather. Select a news topic at the top of the screen. Select an article to open. To add news topics, press [ ] → Settings → News settings → Select news topics. Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of applications directly to your device.
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 with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced. • Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your device.
›› Find and pair with other Bluetooth- ›› Send data using the Bluetooth wireless 1 1 2 3 enabled devices In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Wireless & networks → Bluetooth settings → Scan devices. Select a device. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the 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.
2 3 When prompted, enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select OK (if necessary). Select Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive data from the device (if necessary). Received data is saved to the bluetooth folder. Wi-Fi Learn to use your device’s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network (WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standards.
›› Add a WLAN manually 1 2 3 4 ›› Customize DLNA settings for sharing media files In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Wireless & networks → Wi-Fi settings → Add Wi-Fi network. To allow other DLNA-enabled devices to access media files on your device, you must activate media sharing. Enter the SSID for the network and select the security type. Some files may not play on the DLNA-enabled devices depending on the devices.
Option Function Access point network Upload from other devices Select a WLAN AP to use for DLNA connections. Set whether or not to accept the upload from other devices. ›› Play your files on another DLNA1 2 3 4 5 enabled device 6 ›› Play files of one device on the other 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select AllShare. Select Play file from my phone on another player. Select a media category and select files you want to play. Select Add to playlist.
6 7 Select a player—the one that will play the media file. Playback begins at the selected player. 3 Control playback using icons of your device. USB tethering and portable hotspot Select USB tethering to activate the USB tethering feature. Your device shares the mobile network connection on your PC. To stop sharing the network connection, clear the check box next to USB tethering. The sharing method for the network connection may differ depending on the PC’s operating system.
3 From another device, locate your device's name in the available connection list and connect to the network. Your device shares the mobile network connection on another device. PC connections Learn to connect your device to a PC with an optional PC data cable in various USB connection modes. By connecting the device to a PC, you can transfer data to and from your device directly and use the Samsung Kies program. ›› Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC.
4 5 6 7 When connected, select Turn on USB storage. Your device should already be configured with internet access. If you have trouble accessing the internet, you need to edit connections. If you are not sure about the connection information to enter, ask your service provider. Open the folder to view files. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. When you are finished, select Turn off USB storage.
Option Function VPN name Enter a name of the VPN server. Set VPN server Enable encryption Set IPSec pre-shared key Enable L2TP secret Set L2TP secret Enter the IP address of the VPN server. Set user certificate 86 Connectivity Option Set CA certificate Set to encrypt the VPN server. DNS search domains Enter a pre-shared key. Set to use the L2TP secret password. Enter the L2TP secret password. Select a user certificate that the VPN server uses to identify you.
Tools ›› Set a new alarm Clock Learn to use clock display on the Idle screen, and set and control alarms for important events. ›› Use the clock display 1 2 3 4 • To launch the music player, select . • To return to the idle screen, select . In Idle mode, open the application list and select Clock. Press [ ] → Alarms. Press [ ] → Desk clock. While using the clock display, use the following features: • To create or delete an alarm, select . • To access Gallery, select .
Calculator 1 Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. 2 1 In a folder, press [ 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calculator. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. Rotate the device counterclockwise to landscape view or slide open the device to use the scientific calculator.
1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Task Manager. Use the following options: • : View the list of all the applications currently running on your device. • : View the package size of applications installed on your device. • : Check and manage the RAM memory for your device. • : View the used and available memory on your device and memory card. • : View help information about extending battery life. Voice Search Learn to search for information on the web by voice.
2 3 Enter text using the text input panel. 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. When you are finished, select one of the options. • To send a text message with the text, select Send message. • To upload the text to a community website, select Update status. • To save the text as a memo or calendar event, select Save.
Settings ›› Wi-Fi settings Access the Settings menu 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select • Add Wi-Fi network: Add WLAN APs manually. 2 Settings. Select a setting category and select an option. Wireless & networks Change the settings for wireless network connections. ›› Airplane mode Disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. • Wi-Fi: Turn the WLAN feature on or off. ► p.
• Portable Wi-Fi hotspot: Activate the Portable WLAN hotspot feature to share your device's mobile network connection with PCs or other devices through the WLAN feature. ► p. 83 • Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings: Configure network settings for your WLAN hotspot. ›› VPN settings Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs). ► p. 85 ›› Mobile networks • Data enabled: Set the device to use data connection automatically when the WLAN network is unavailable.
›› Voicemail service Select your service provider's voicemail service. You can also select other voicemail services if you downloaded applications that support them. ›› Voicemail settings ›› Additional settings • Caller ID: Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls. • Call waiting: Allow incoming call alerts when a call is in progress. Enter the number to access the voicemail service. You can obtain this number from your service provider.
• Notification ringtone: Select a ringtone to alert you to Location & security • Audible touch tones: Set the device to sound when you Change the settings for securing your device and the SIM or USIM card, and GPS functionality. events, such as incoming messages and missed calls. touch the keys on the dialing screen. • Audible selection: Set the device to sound when you select an application or option. • Screen lock sounds: Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touch screen.
• Set up SIM card lock: -- Lock SIM card: Activate or deactivate the PIN lock • • • • • • feature to require the PIN before using the device. -- Change SIM PIN: Change the PIN used to access SIM or USIM data. Visible passwords: Set the device to display your password as you enter. Select device administrators: View device administrators installed on your device. You can activate device administrators to apply new policies to your device.
• Development: -- USB debugging: Select to connect your device to a PC by using a PC data cable. This is for application development. -- 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.
SD card & phone storage Check memory information of memory cards and your device, and format a memory card. Search Change the Google Search settings. • Google search: -- Show web suggestions: Set the device to display suggestions while you are entering a keyword. -- Use My Location: Set the device to use your current location for Google search and other Google services. -- Search history: Set the device to show the search history of your Google account.
• Keypad sweeping: Enable or disable the keypad • • • • sweeping feature for the text input mode. You can switch between input modes by scrolling left or right on the keypad. Auto-capitalization: Set the device to automatically capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark, such as a period, question mark, or exclamation mark. Voice input: Activate the voice input feature to enter text by voice on the Samsung keypad.
• Auto-punctuate: Set the device to insert a period when you double-tap the space bar. Voice input & output Change the settings for the voice recognizer and the textto-speech feature. ›› Voice recognizer settings • Language: Select a language for the Google voice ›› Text-to-speech settings • Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an • • recognition. • images from voice search results. • device recognized from voice search results.
• Language: Select a language for the text-to-speech • Automatic: Automatically update the time when you Accessibility • • • • feature. • Engines: View the text-to-speech engines downloaded from Android Market. Change the settings for accessibility features. • Accessibility: Activate an accessibility application you have downloaded, such as Talkback or Kickback, which provide voice, melody, or vibration feedback. • Power button ends call: Set the device to end a call when you press [ ].
Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Password PIN Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set for the device. When using the device for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled, you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card. You can disable this feature by using the Lock SIM card menu.
The touch screen responds slowly or improperly If your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not responding properly, try the following: • Remove any protective covers from the touch screen. • • • • Protective covers may prevent the device from recognizing your inputs and are not recommended for touch screen devices. Ensure that your hands are clean and dry when tapping the touch screen. Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs.
Outgoing calls are not connected Audio quality is poor • Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone • Ensure that you are not blocking the device's internal number you are dialing. Incoming calls are not connected • Ensure that your device is turned on. • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the incoming phone number.
The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off Error messages appear when launching the camera • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold- Your Samsung mobile device must have sufficient memory and battery power available to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following: colored contacts with a clean, soft cloth and try charging the battery again.
Error messages appear when launching the FM radio Error messages appear when opening music files The FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device uses the headset cable as an antenna. Without a headset connected, the FM radio will be unable to receive radio stations. To use the FM radio, first ensure that the headset is properly connected. Next, scan for and save the available radio stations. Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a number of reasons.
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 Center.
Safety precautions Do not charge the battery with chargers that are not approved by the manufacturer To prevent injury and damage to yourself, to others and to the device, read all of the following information before using your device.
Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage • • • • Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures. Extreme temperatures can cause the deformation of the device and reduce the charging capacity and life of your device and batteries. Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and – terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage. Never use a damaged charger or battery.
• • Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations), near fuels or chemicals, and at blasting areas. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or accessories. Turn off your device when in an aircraft • • • Using your device in an aircraft is illegal. Your device may interfere with the electronic navigation instruments of the aircraft.
• • • Use your device to call for help. Dial a local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, or medical emergencies. Use your device to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto accident, a crime in progress, or a serious emergency where lives are in danger, call a local emergency number. Call roadside assistance or a special, non-emergency assistance number when necessary.
• • Magnetic stripe cards, including credit cards, phone cards, passbooks, and boarding passes, may be damaged by magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your device to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time. Do not store your device near or in heaters, microwaves, hot cooking equipment, or high pressure containers • • The battery may leak. Your device may overheat and cause a fire.
• Hold the device with a relaxed grip, press the keys lightly, use special features that reduce the number of keys you have to press (such as templates and predictive text), and take frequent breaks. Protect your hearing • • • Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage. Exposure to loud sounds while driving may distract your attention and cause an accident.
Avoid disturbing others when using the device in public Do not allow children to use your device Your device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as they could hurt themselves and others, damage the device, or make calls that increase your charges. Install mobile devices and equipment with caution • • Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid placing your device and accessories near or in an air bag deployment area.
Correct disposal of this product Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
Disclaimer Some content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are protected by copyright, patent, trademark and/or other intellectual property laws. Such content and services are provided solely for your personal noncommercial use. You may not use any content or services in a manner that has not been authorized by the content owner or service provider.
Some contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider. To install Kies (PC Sync) 1. Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsungmobile.com) and install it on your PC. 2. Using a PC data cable, connect your device to your PC. 3. Select KIES → OK. Refer to the Kies help for more information. www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-32124A English (SEA). 10/2010. Rev. 1.
