SCH-I559 user manual
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Contents Assembling .............................................. 9 Unpack ................................................................... 9 Install the RUIM card and battery .................... 9 Charge the battery ............................................ 11 Insert a memory card (optional) .................... 13 Attach a hand strap (optional) ....................... 16 Getting started . .................................... 17 Turn your device on and off ............................
Communication .................................... 36 Personal information ........................... 63 Calling . ................................................................. 36 Messaging ........................................................... 40 Google Mail ......................................................... 42 Email ..................................................................... 44 Talk ........................................................................ 46 Social Hub . ......
YouTube ............................................................... 77 News & Weather ................................................. 78 Samsung Apps ................................................... 79 Market .................................................................. 80 Connectivity .......................................... 81 Bluetooth . ........................................................... 81 Wi-Fi ......................................................................
Call settings . ....................................................... 95 Sound ................................................................... 96 Display . ................................................................ 97 Location and security ....................................... 98 Applications ........................................................ 99 Accounts and sync . ........................................ 100 Privacy ...............................................................
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 obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.
To install the RUIM card and battery, 1 2 3 Insert the RUIM card. If the device is on, press and hold [ ] and select Power off to turn it off. Remove the back cover. • Place the RUIM card into the device with the goldcoloured contacts facing down. • If you do not insert a RUIM card, you can only use Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. 10 Assembling 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. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device. When your battery is low, the device will emit a warning tone and display a low battery message.
›› Charge with the travel adapter 1 2 Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of the device. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack. Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty. 12 Assembling 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.
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. Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the device. To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in use. The travel adapter does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the travel adapter from the outlet to interrupt the power supply.
Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card. 1 2 Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of the device. Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. • Your device supports only the FAT file structure for memory cards.
›› Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. 1 2 3 4 5 In Idle mode, select → Settings → SD card and phone storage → Unmount SD card → OK. Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of the device. Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the device. Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot. ›› Format the memory card Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device.
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. 3 Replace the back cover.
Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, 1 2 Get to know your device ›› Device layout Proximity sensor Earpiece 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 To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and select Power off.
Headset jack Multifunction jack Camera lens Power/Lock key Memory card slot Speaker 18 Getting started Back cover Internal antenna ›› Keys Key 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.
›› Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider.
Icon Definition Use the touch screen Alarm activated Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen.
• For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your device. • Your touch screen has a layer that detects small electrical charges emitted by the human body. For best performance, tap the touch screen with your fingertip. The touch screen will not react to touches of sharp tools, such as a stylus or pen. Control your touch screen with the following actions: • Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a menu, option, or application.
Get to know the idle screen • Shortcuts: Add shortcuts to items, such as When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen. From the idle screen, you can view your device’s status and access applications. • Folders: Create a new folder or add folders for your The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen.
›› 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.
Access applications 4 To access your device’s applications, 1 2 3 In Idle mode, select to access the application list. Scroll left or right to another application screen. 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.
3 4 Drag the application icon to the location you want. You can move an application icon to another main menu screen. You can also move most-used applications next to . Press [ ] → Save. To change the order of the main menu screens, 1 2 In the application list, place your two fingers on the screen and pinch. Tap and hold the thumbnail of a screen and drag it to the location you want. ›› Access recent applications 1 2 ›› Use the task manager Your device is a multitasking device.
Customise your device ›› Switch to Silent mode Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences. • In Idle mode, open the application list and select ›› Set the current time and date 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Date and time. Set the time and date and change other options. ›› Turn on or off the touch tone In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Sound → Audible selection.
›› Select a wallpaper for the idle screen 1 2 3 In Idle mode, press [ ] → Wallpaper → an option. Select an image. Select Save or Set wallpaper. Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device. ›› Adjust the brightness of the display 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Display → Brightness.
Set an unlock pattern 1 2 3 4 5 6 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock → Pattern. See the on-screen instructions and example patterns and select Next (if necessary). Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at least 4 dots. Select Continue. Draw a pattern again to confirm. Select Confirm. Set an unlock PIN code 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock → PIN.
Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the device. • If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, your RUIM card will be blocked. You must enter a PIN unlock key (PUK) to unblock the RUIM card. • If you block your RUIM card by entering an incorrect PUK, bring the card to your service provider to unblock it. Enter text You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen.
3 Continue until you have finished the word. You can also use the following keys: 1 2 3 Number 4 5 1 Release the finger on the last character. Repeat steps 1-4 to complete your text. • You can also tap the keys to enter text. • You can tap and hold a key to enter characters on the upper half of the key. When you tap and hold a key until the character list appears, you can enter special characters, symbols, and numbers. 30 Getting started 2 3 4 5 6 7 Function Change case.
Number 6 7 Function Insert a space. ›› Enter text using the Samsung keypad 1 2 You can also use the following keys: Enter text by voice; This icon is available only when you activate the voice input feature for the Samsung keypad. This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language. Select → Portrait keypad types and select a text input method. You can select one of key input methods (QWERTY or traditional keypad) or handwriting input methods.
Number Function 4 Clear your input. 5 Start a new line. 6 7 Access the keypad settings; Change the text input method (tap and hold). Insert a space. Functions of this key may vary depending on your service provider or keypad settings. If you have text input keyboards downloaded from the web, you can change the keypad type. Tap and hold the text input field and select Input method → a keypad type.
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 Internet. 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 ›› Synchronise data manually 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Accounts and sync. Select an account. Press [ ] → Sync now. Your device will start synchronising the data you set for synchronisation.
Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising 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 → Keypad, and tap and hold 0 to insert an international call prefix. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code and phone number), and then select to dial the number. You can change to another prefix or add a new prefix.
• To answer a second call, drag right until it reaches the dot when a call waiting tone sounds. The first call is automatically placed on hold. You must subscribe to the call waiting service to use this feature. • To open the dialling screen, select Dialpad. • 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.
1 2 3 4 5 6 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Call settings → All calls → Auto reject. Select Enable auto reject to activate auto rejection. Select Auto reject number list. Press [ ] → Create. Enter a number to reject and select Save. To add more numbers, repeat steps 4-5. Set call forwarding Call diverting is a network feature to send incoming calls to another number that you specify.
Set call waiting Call waiting is a network feature to alert you of an incoming call while you are on a previous call. 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Call settings → Voice call → Call waiting. 3 Select a call waiting option. Messaging Enter a call waiting number and select OK. Your setting will be sent to the network. Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received.
2 3 4 Select Contacts. You can enter a number manually or select one from the logs or contact groups by selecting another option. 3 4 Select contacts and select Add. 5 Select Tap to compose and enter your message text. To insert emoticons, press [ ] → Insert smiley. 5 Select Send to send the message. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select New message. ›› Send a multimedia message 2 → Select Contacts.
2 3 Select a contact. Select a text or multimedia message from the message thread. 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 labelled a message, its label appears in a coloured rectangle on the message. • This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
Add a label to a message From the message view, use the following options: • To reply to the message, select . • To reply to the message including all recipients, select → Reply all. • To forward the message to other people, select • • • • • → Forward. To add a star to the message, select . To view an attachment, select Preview. To save it to your memory card, select Download. To archive the message, select Archive. To delete the message, select Delete.
Email Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or company email account. ›› Set up an email account 1 2 3 4 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email. Enter your email address and password. Select Next (for general email accounts) or Manual setup (for other company email accounts). Follow the on-screen instructions. When you are finished setting up the email account, the email messages are downloaded to your device.
8 Select Send to send the message. If you are offline or outside your service area, the message will be held in the message thread list until you are online and in your service area. ›› View an email message When you open an email account, you can view previously retrieved emails offline or connect to the email server to view new messages. After retrieving email messages, you can view them offline. 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email → an email account.
Talk Learn to chat with friends and family via Google Talk™. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. ›› Add friends to your friend list 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Talk. The friend list shows all of your Google Talk contacts at a glance. Press [ ] → Add friend. Enter an email address of the friend and select Send invitation. When your friend accepts the invitation, the friend is added to your friend list.
Social Hub Learn to access Social Hub™, the integrated communication application for Social Network Service (SNS), email, messages, instant messages (IM), contacts or calendar information. Visit 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 anti-clockwise 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 • : Battery power level Number 4 5 Function 7 Capture a photo. 8 View the photo you captured last. Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. Select to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. 2 Change the shooting mode. After taking photos, select 3 Change the scene mode. 4 Adjust the brightness.
›› Capture a photo by using preset ›› Capture a photo in Smile shot mode Your camera provides you with predefined settings for various scenes. You can simply select the proper mode for your shooting condition and subjects. 1 options for various scenes 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. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Select → a scene.
›› Capture a series of photos 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 You can easily take a series of photos of moving subjects. This is useful when you are photographing children at play or a sporting event. 2 3 4 5 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Select → Continuous. Make any necessary adjustments. Tap and hold . The camera will continue to take photos until you release the key.
›› Capture a photo of action You can capture shots of a moving subject and then combine them into a single photo that shows the action. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Select → Action shot. Make any necessary adjustments. Select to capture the first photo. Move the device to follow the moving subject. The device automatically captures the next photos.
Before taking a photo, select settings: Setting → to access the following 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. To improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed, such as between buildings or in lowlying areas, or in poor weather conditions. Set the camera shutter to make a sound when capturing a photo.
Number 1 2 Function Check the camcorder status and settings. • : Resolution • : Length of video that can be recorded (according to available memory) • : Storage location • : Battery power level Change the recording mode (for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally). 3 Adjust the brightness. 4 Change the camcorder settings. 54 Entertainment Number 5 6 7 Function 5 Switch to the camera. 6 Record a video. 7 View the video you recorded last.
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. ›› Customise camcorder settings Before recording a video, select following options: Option Timer → to access the Function Select the length of the delay before the camera starts recording a video. Resolution Change the resolution option.
Gallery • To zoom in or out, select Learn to view photos and play videos saved on your memory card. ›› View a photo 1 2 3 4 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Gallery. Select a folder. To change the view mode, select right of the screen. or at the top Select a photo (with no icon) to view. While viewing a photo, use the following options: • To view more photos, scroll left or right. 56 Entertainment or .
2 3 4 Select a folder. Select an image or video file. Press [ ] → Share → a sharing option. Music Learn to listen to your favourite music while on the go with the music player. ›› Play music After transferring music files to your device or memory card, 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Music. Select a music category → a music file.
Number 1 2 3 Function Pause playback; Select to resume playback. Skip backward; Scan backward in a file (tap and hold). Move to a point of the file by dragging the bar. 4 Open the playlist. 5 Activate Shuffle mode. 6 7 Change the repeat mode (off, repeating one file, or repeating all files). Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (tap and hold). 58 Entertainment You can control playback with a headset: Press the headset button to play or pause playback.
›› Use the party shuffle feature When you turn on the party shuffle feature, your device selects and plays music files randomly. 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Music. Press [ ] → Party shuffle. To turn off the party shuffle feature, press [ shuffle off. ] → Party ›› Customise music player settings 1 2 3 4 Press [ ] → Settings. Adjust the following settings to customise your music player: Option 5.1 channel Equaliser Function Set whether or not to activate the virtual 5.
FM radio 3 Control the FM radio with the following keys: Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna. 1 5 ›› Listen to the FM radio 2 3 3 1 2 Plug a headset into the device. In Idle mode, open the application list and select FM radio. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. The first time you turn on the FM radio, you will be prompted to start automatic tuning.
Number Function 4 Add the current radio station to the favourites list. 5 Adjust the volume. ›› Save a radio station automatically 1 2 3 Plug a headset into the device. In Idle mode, open the application list and select FM radio. Press [ ] → Scan → a scanning option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. ›› Add a radio station to the favourites list 1 2 3 4 5 Plug a headset into the device. In Idle mode, open the application list and select FM radio.
›› Customise FM radio settings 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select FM radio. Press [ ] → Settings. Adjust the following settings to customise your FM radio: Option Function Region Select your region. Background playing Set whether or not to run the FM radio in the background while using other applications. If this feature is on, you can control the FM radio from the shortcuts panel.
Personal information 1 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. 2 3 4 ›› Create a contact In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select Enter contact information. Select Save to add the contact to memory. You can also create a contact from the dialling screen. Contacts 1 2 3 4 5 . . Select a memory location.
›› Find a contact 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 3 . Scroll up or down on the contact list. Select a contact’s name. Once you find a contact, you can: • • • • ›› Create your namecard call the contact by selecting a phone number. send a message by selecting Message. send an email message by selecting an email address. edit the contact information by pressing [ ] → Edit.
›› Retrieve contacts from your community accounts You can view the list of community website accounts and select an account to add a contact from the website to your phone contacts. 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 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.
2 3 Press [ ] → Import/Export → Export to RUIM card. Select contacts to copy and select Export → Yes. ›› Import or export contacts To import contact files (in vcf format) from a memory card to your device, To export contacts from your device to a memory card, 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Press [ Select Yes to confirm. ›› View the communication log 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 4 Select a memory location.
1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Activities. Select an item you want to view. Calendar Learn to create and manage daily, weekly or monthly events, and set alarms to remind yourself of important events. ›› Create an event 1 2 3 4 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calendar. Press [ ] → More → Create. → ›› View events To change the calendar view, 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calendar. Press [ ] and select Day, Week, or Month.
›› Stop an event alarm If you set an alarm for a calendar event, the event alarm icon will appear at the specified time. 1 2 Open the shortcuts panel from the top of the screen. 3 To snooze or dismiss the reminder, select Snooze all or Dismiss all. Select a reminder to view more details about the event. Memo Learn to record important information to save and view at a later date. ›› Create a memo 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Memo.
Voice recorder Learn to operate your device’s voice recorder. To use the voice recorder, you must first insert a memory card. ›› Record a voice memo 1 2 3 4 5 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Voice recorder. ›› Play a voice memo 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Voice recorder. Select List. Select a voice memo to play. You can send the voice memo to others by pressing [ ] → Share. Select Record to start recording. Speak into the microphone.
Web Web services require a data connection. Contact your operator to choose the best data plan. Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite 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 labelled 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. The screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. While browsing the web page, use the following options: • To zoom in or out, double-tap the screen. You can also use the two finger zoom; Place your two fingers on the screen and slowly pinch or spread apart. • To open a new window, press [ ] → New window.
• To view the download history, press [ Downloads. • To customise browser settings, press [ Settings. ] → More → From the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark and use the following options: ] → More → • To open the web page in the current window, select ›› Bookmark your favourite web pages If you know the web address of a web page, you can manually add a bookmark. To add a bookmark, 1 2 3 4 5 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Internet. Select → Bookmarks.
›› Access the frequently visited pages or • between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, 1 • in poor weather • around high voltage or electromagnetic fields 2 3 the recent history In Idle mode, open the application list and select Internet. Select or inside buildings Do not touch the internal antenna area or cover this area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions. → Most visited or History. Select a web page to access.
2 Adjust the following settings to activate location services: Option Use wireless networks Use GPS satellites Function Set to use WLAN and/or mobile networks for finding your location. Set to use the GPS satellite for finding your location. ›› Search for a specific location 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Maps. The map will display your current location. If you are launching this application for the first time, select OK to confirm. Press [ 74 Web ] → Search.
4 5 6 7 Select a travel method (car, bus, or walk) and select Go. Select . When you are finished, press [ Map. ] → More → Clear 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. Press [ ] → Add friends → Select from Contacts or Add via email address.
2 3 Select a category. Your device searches for places around your current location that are related to the category. 3 Select a place name to view its details. To view the place on the map, select . Navigation 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 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Navigation.
Google Search You can search for applications in your device and specific data on the web. 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Google Search. Enter a letter or a word of the data to search. Select the item’s name you want to access. YouTube ›› Watch videos 1 2 3 4 5 In Idle mode, open the application list and select YouTube. Select Accept to confirm, if you are launching this application for the first time. Select a video from the list.
Number 1 2 Function Move to a point of the file by dragging the bar. Change the quality of the display. ›› Upload videos 1 2 3 4 In Idle mode, open the application list and select YouTube. Press [ ] → Upload and select a video. Skip to 8. If you want to upload new videos, select to turn on the camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. 78 Web 5 6 7 8 Select to start recording. Select to stop recording.
2 Select Weather at the top of the screen. Your device searches for your current location and displays the weather information. You can change the location to view the weather information in another region. Press [ ] → Settings → Weather settings and clear the check box next to Use my location. Then select a location in Set location. ›› Read news articles 1 2 3 Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of applications directly to your device.
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. 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Market. Search for a file and download it to the device. ► p.
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 and 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 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and networks → Wi-Fi settings → Add Wi-Fi network. Enter the SSID for the network and select the security type. Set the security settings depending on the selected security type. Select Save. Mobile AP You can set your device as a wireless access point for PCs or other devices and share your device’s mobile network connection through the WLAN feature.
4 5 When you are finished, select Save. From another device, locate your device’s name in the available connection list and connect to the network. USB tethering You can set your device as a wireless modem for PCs and share your device’s mobile network connection via USB. 1 2 Using a PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and networks → Tethering and portable hotspot.
›› Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website (www.samsungmobile.com). 1 2 Using a PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC. Samsung Kies will launch automatically. If Samsung Kies does not automatically launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on your PC. Copy files from the PC to the device. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information.
5 6 7 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. To disconnect the device from the PC, click the USB device icon on the Windows task bar and click the option to safely remove the mass storage device.
Option Function VPN name Enter a name of the VPN server. Set VPN server Enter the IP address of the VPN server. Enable encryption Set IPSec preshared key Enable L2TP secret Set CA certificate Set to encrypt the VPN server. DNS search domains Enter a pre-shared key. Set to use the L2TP secret password. Set L2TP secret Enter the L2TP secret password. Set user certificate Select a user certificate that the VPN server uses to identify you.
Tools Clock Learn to use clock display on the Idle screen, and set and control alarms for important events. ›› Use the clock display 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Clock. While using the clock display, use the following features: • To create or delete an alarm, select . • To access Gallery, select . • To launch the music player, select . • To return to the idle screen, select . ›› Set a new alarm 1 2 3 4 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Clock.
Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calculator. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. ›› Supported file formats Type Format Image bmp, gif, jpg, png, wbmp, agif Video 3gp, mp4 (Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264) Music mp3, ogg, aac.
2 3 Select a folder. • To move up one level in the file directory, select Up. • To return to the Home directory, select Home. Quickoffice Select a file to open. ›› Open a Quickoffice document In a folder, press [ ] to use the following options: • To send a file to others via multimedia message, email or • • • • • the Bluetooth wireless feature, select Share. To create a new folder, select Create folder. To delete files or folders, select Delete. To change the view mode, select View by.
›› Update Quickoffice You can download program updates, new Quickoffice products, or special offers. 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Quickoffice. Select UPDATE. UIM Toolkit Use a variety of additional services offered by your service provider. Depending on your RUIM card, this menu may be available but labelled differently. In Idle mode, open the application list and select UIM Toolkit.
Voice Search Learn to use the voice command feature to dial a number, send a message, or search for locations and information by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Voice Search. Select Speak now. Say a command into the microphone. To watch the video tutorial, select Watch a video from the help screen.
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 and networks Change the settings for wireless network connections. ›› Flight mode Disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. 94 Settings • Wi-Fi: Turn the WLAN feature on or off. ► p.
›› Tethering and portable hotspot • USB tethering: Activate the USB tethering feature to share your device’s mobile network connection with PCs via USB. When connected to a PC, your device is used as a wireless modem for a PC. ► p. 85 • Mobile AP: Activate the mobile AP feature to share your device’s mobile network connection with PCs or other devices through the WLAN feature. ► p. 84 • Mobile AP settings: Change the settings to customise the mobile AP feature.
• Answering call: Set how to answer calls by pressing • • • • any key or set the device to answer automatically after a specified period. Prefix dialling: Activate prefix dialling and set up prefix dialling numbers. Reject call with message: Select a message to be sent to a caller when you reject a call and create reject messages. Call status tones: Activate or deactivate call connect tone, minute minder tone, or call disconnect tone. Alerts on call: Activate or deactivate alerts during a call.
• Volume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, • • • • • • music and videos, alarm ringtones, system sound, and notification ringtones. Phone ringtone: Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls. Notification ringtone: Select a ringtone to alert you to events, such as incoming messages and missed calls. Audible touch tones: Set the device to sound when you touch the keys on the dialling screen. Audible selection: Set the device to sound when you select an application or option.
• Horizontal calibration: Calibrate the geomagnetic sensor when the compass or augment reality application shows incorrect information. • Keep the touch screen or keypad facing up during calibration. • Calibration may take some time, depending on your location or other circumstances. • Calibration may not be possible in areas with strong magnetic fields. If the calibration fails, move to another area and try again.
• Set RUIM card lock: -- Lock RUIM Card: Activate or deactivate the PIN lock • • • • • • feature to require the PIN before using the device. -- Change RUIM card PIN: Change the PIN used to access RUIM 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.
-- Allow mock locations: Allow mock locations and service information to be sent to a Location Manager service for testing. This is for application development. • Samsung Apps: Select a network connection (WLAN or packet switched data network) to get application update notification from Samsung Apps. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Accounts and sync Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation.
Search Language and keyboard Change the Google Search settings. Change the settings for text input. • Google search: -- Show web suggestions: Set the device to display ›› Select language 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. -- Manage search history: Manage the search history of your Google account.
• Enable tip indicator: Set to alert you to quick help by • Tutorial: Learn how to enter text faster with the Swype • • Version: View version information. • • • • • blinking the tip indicator. Auto-spacing: Set the device to automatically insert a space between words. 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.
• 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. Handwriting settings: Customise the recognition time in Handwriting mode. Voice input: Activate the voice input feature to enter text by voice on the Samsung keypad.
›› 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. Always use my settings: Set the device to use the settings you specify in applications rather than the default settings. Default Engine: Set the speech synthesis engine to be used for spoken text. Install voice data: Download and install voice data for the text-to-speech feature. Speech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature.
• Select time zone: Set your home time zone. • Set time: Set the current time manually. • Use 24-hour format: Set to the time to be displayed in 24-hour format. • Select date format: Select a date format. About phone Access information about your device, check the device’s status, and learn how to use your device.
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 RUIM card. You can disable this feature by using the Lock RUIM 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 recognising 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 dialling. 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 device beeps and the battery icon flashes Your device is hot to the touch Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the device. When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended period of time, your device may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off • The battery terminals may be dirty.
• Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or deleting files from your device. • Restart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera application after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Error messages appear when launching the FM radio 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.
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 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
Safety precautions Do not drop or cause an impact to the charger or the battery To prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of the following information before using your device. Do not charge the battery with chargers that are not approved by the manufacturer Warning: Prevent electric shock, fire, and explosion Your device may malfunction and your risk of electric shock is increased.
• Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating. 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.
Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments • • • • Turn off your device in potentially explosive environments instead of removing the battery. Always comply with regulations, instructions and signs in potentially explosive environments. 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.
• • • • • • Do not take notes or look up phone numbers. Jotting down a “to do” list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibility of driving safely. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic. Place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you need to make a call, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.
• • Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods of time (such as on the dashboard of a car). Store the battery at 0 °C to 40 °C. Do not store your device with such metal objects as coins, keys and necklaces • • Your device may become deformed or malfunction. If the battery terminals are in contact with metal objects, it may cause a fire. Do not store your device near magnetic fields • • • Your device may malfunction or the battery may discharge from exposure to magnetic fields.
• • Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use. Use batteries only for their intended purposes. Use manufacturer-approved batteries, chargers, accessories and supplies • • Using generic batteries or chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction. Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung.
Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device • • Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. For service, take your device to a Samsung Service Centre. Do not disassemble or puncture the battery, as this can cause explosion or fire. Do not paint or put stickers on your device Paint and stickers can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation.
Handle RUIM cards or memory cards with care • • • Do not remove a card while the device is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or device. Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and electrical noise from other devices. Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth.
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Some of the 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. Samsung Kies will launch automatically. If Samsung Kies does not automatically launch, doubleclick the Samsung Kies icon on your PC. Refer to the Kies help for more information.
