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  • Page 1: User Manual

    M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
  • Page 3 DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium content. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays DivX video. Visit ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified®...
  • Page 4 Your phone is designed to make it easy for you to access a wide variety of content. For your protection, AT&T wants you to be aware that some applications that you enable may involve the location of your phone being shared. For applications available through AT&T, AT&T offers privacy controls that let you decide how an application may use the location of your phone and other phones on your account.
  • Page 5 MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Memory Card ........37...
  • Page 7 Music ......... . . 67 Using Playlists ........69 Live TV .
  • Page 8 Downloads ........146...
  • Page 9 GPS & AGPS ........

  • Page 10: Section 1: Getting Started

    Setting Up Your Phone Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM into their corresponding internal compartments. The microSD™ card slot is also located in this same internal area.

  • Page 11: Installing The Memory Card

    Correct Incorrect Note: If the card is not inserted correctly, the phone will not detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card back into the slot if the SIM is not detected. You can use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card to expand available memory space if you desire.
  • Page 12 Push the microSD card into the slot until it clicks (as shown). • Make sure the microSD’s gold contact pins face downward and the card is securely inserted. Correct Incorrect For more information on Memory Cards, see “Memory Card” on page 37.

  • Page 13: Charging A Battery

    Place the battery cover onto the back of the phone (1) and press down (2). Press along the edge of the back cover (3) until you have a secure seal. Note: Make sure the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone.
  • Page 14 Although you can use the phone while the battery is charging, doing so will require additional charging time. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours.

  • Page 15: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    When you first turn on your phone, you will need to set up a few things. When the Welcome screen displays, touch the green android to begin.

  • Page 16: Creating A New Google Account

    Tap Next to continue. Follow the on-screen instructions to create Google Account. Note: If you already have a Google account, you only need to sign in. Retrieving your Google Account Password A Google account password is required for Google applications. If...

  • Page 17: Setting Up Your Voice Mail

    From your computer, use an Internet browser to navigate to http://google.com/accounts. Once the URL loads, click on the Can’t access your account? link. From the Please select your issue section, select I forgot my password. Select Reset your password here, then follow the password recovery procedure.

  • Page 18: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    This section outlines some key features of your phone and describes the screen and the icons that appear when the phone is in use. It also shows how to navigate through the phone and provides information on using a memory card.
  • Page 19 Proximity sensors: use the ambient light level to adjust keypad access. If the light path is blocked, for example, when holding the phone close to your ear, the touch screen will turn off. Application icons: you can place shortcuts to your favorite applications on the Home screen.

  • Page 20: Side Views Of Your Phone

    Microphone: allows other callers to hear you when you are speaking to them. Power/Lock key: ( and off. Also allows you to lock or unlock the touch screen. For more information on locking your phone, see “Locking and Unlocking the Phone” on page 28.

  • Page 21: Rear View Of Your Phone

    While viewing the Applications Menu, the Application shortcut changes to Home You can change the Phone, Email, and Browser application shortcuts to any icon that is displayed in the Applications menu. For more information, refer to “Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts” on page 31.
  • Page 22 This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display and Indicator area: Displays your current signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Indicates that the Airplane Mode is active. You cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
  • Page 23 For more information, refer to “Alarm” on page 143. Displays when the Sound profile is set to Silent mode and Vibrate is set to Never or Only when not in silent mode. Displays when the Sound profile is set to Silent mode and Vibrate is set to Always or Only in silent mode.
  • Page 24 For more details on configuring your phone’s settings, see “Changing Your Settings” on page 95. Application Icons The Application menu provides quick access to the items you use most frequently. The following table contains a description of each application. If...
  • Page 25 “Amazon Kindle” on page 138. , then tap one of the AT&T Code Scanner: AT&T Code Scanner allows you to scan 2D (QR and datamatrix codes) and 1D (UPC and EAN) barcodes found in magazines, stores, and online. For more information, refer to “AT&T Code Scanner”...
  • Page 26 “Calculator” on page 141. Calendar: With the Calendar feature, you can consult the calendar by day, week, or month, create events, and set an alarm to act as a reminder, if necessary. For more information, refer to “Calendar” on page 141.
  • Page 27 135. Latitude: With Google Latitude, you can see the location of all of your friends on a map or on a list. You can also share or hide your location. For more information, refer to “Latitude” on page 147.
  • Page 28 This feature allows you to create a memo. For more information, refer to “Memo” on page 151. Mini Diary: The Mini Diary allows you to keep a diary of your daily activities and also attach pictures. You can publish your diary entries to Facebook and MySpace. For more information, refer to “Mini Diary”...
  • Page 29 MyAT&T allows you to manage your own AT&T account. You can review and pay your bill, check minutes and data usage, upgrade to a new device, or change your rate plan. For more information, refer to “myAT&T” on page 154.
  • Page 30 The Task Manager application provides information about the processes and programs running on your phone, as well as the memory status. It can also be used to terminate processes and applications. For more information, refer to “Task Manager” on page 159.
  • Page 31 Voice Search: The Voice Search feature is a voice-activated application that allows you to tell the phone what to search for and then the phone activates a Google search based on what you said. For more information, refer to “Voice Search” on page 161.

  • Page 32: Menu Navigation

    Activate on-screen items by a touch and hold gesture. For example: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen to move it. • Touch and hold on a field to display a pop-up menu of options. • Sweep To sweep, lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
  • Page 33 To pan, touch and hold a selected icon, then move the device to the left or right to reposition it to another page. You must first activate Motion on your device. Use panning to: Move icons on your Home screens or Application Menus to another •...
  • Page 34 Sweep the screen left or right to access the other three menus. Tap one of the application icons. Note: As you add applications, the number of Application menus that you have available will increase. Navigating Using Sub-Menus Sub-menus are available when you are at any Home screen or have selected a feature or application such as Phone, Contacts, Messaging, or Web.

  • Page 35: Customizing Your Home Screen

    Shortcuts activate a feature, action, or launch an application. Sub-Menu items Note: To move a shortcut from one screen to another, it must first be deleted from its current screen. Navigate to the new screen, then add the shortcut.
  • Page 36 Drag the icon over the Delete tab As you place the shortcut into the Trash, both items turn red. Note: This action does not delete the shortcut, it just removes it from the current screen. Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts...
  • Page 37 The new primary shortcut will now appear on all Home screens. Note: When a primary shortcut is removed, it will then appear as an option in the Application menu. Adding and Removing Widgets Widgets are self-contained applications that reside in either your Applications tab or on the main or extended Home screens.
  • Page 38 Home screen. Creating and Managing Folders Folders are located on any of the seven available Home screens and can contain both files (such as data and images) and Contact information or entries. To create a folder on-screen follow these steps: Press to activate the Home screen.
  • Page 39 Touch and hold the Home screen you want to move. Drag it to the location that you would like to place it. In the following example, the Featured Apps Home screen is moved to the last position. When you move a Home screen, the other Home screens will be re-ordered automatically.
  • Page 40 Drag it to the trash can located at the bottom of the screen. If there are items on the Home screen that you want to delete, the Home screen has items. Delete? prompt is displayed. Tap Yes to remove the page, otherwise, tap No.

  • Page 41: Notification Bar

    Press to return to the main Home screen. You can now add items to your new Home screen. Notification Bar The Notification Bar includes a pull-down list to show information about processes that are running, recent notifications, and alerts. To display the Status indicator: On the Home screen, touch and hold the Notification Bar until the pull-down displays, then drag down vertically.

  • Page 42: Memory Card

    After mounting an SD card in the device you can use your computer to access and manage the SD card. Important!: If access to the external SD card is not available, download and install the USB drivers. Mounting the SD Card To store photos, music, videos, and other applications.
  • Page 43 Tap Unmount SD card. Tap Format SD card. At the Format SD Card confirmation prompt, tap Format SD Card. Warning!: Performing the next step erases all data stored on the SD card. Tap Erase everything to format or press Settings Storage.

  • Page 44: Section 3: Call Functions

    Note: When you activate the Auto redial option in the Voice Call menu, the phone will automatically redial up to 10 times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone. For more information, refer to “Call Settings”...

  • Page 45: Making A Call Using Speed Dial

    Select Add wait to add a wait. A wait will pause the calling sequence until you enter a number or press a key. to make the call. For more information, refer to “Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers” on page 57.

  • Page 46: Making A Call From The Address Book

    – Tap Create new message to compose a new message. to end the call. Note: You can answer a call while using the Address Book or other menu feature. After ending the call, the phone returns to the previously active...

  • Page 47: Dialing Options

    Groups: displays the different groups that are set up on your phone. • From this tab you can assign your contacts to default groups or create your own groups. After you begin to enter numbers, the Add to Contacts option appears so you can save the Contact if needed.
  • Page 48 Note: If there is a voicemail sent by the same number, associated icons are displayed and can then be selected. The Call log is displayed. Missed calls are identified by the icon next to the number Calling Back a Missed Call...

  • Page 49: Call Duration

    From the Home screen, tap A list of recent calls is displayed. Touch and hold the call you want to add to the Reject List. Tap Add to reject list. Future calls from this number will be rejected and sent to your voicemail.

  • Page 50: Options During A Call

    • Dialed calls: shows the total length of time for all calls made. • Received calls: shows the total length of time for all calls received. • All calls: shows the total length of time for all calls made and received.
  • Page 51 – Memo: allows you to jot down a memo during a call. – Noise Reduction On/Off: allows you to turn on the Noise Reduction feature when you are in a noisy area. Turn it Off when not needed to conserve battery power.
  • Page 52 To switch between the two calls, tap Swap. • Swap: Places the current call on hold and then activates the previous call. The active call will appear in a green box. Tap Swap again to switch back. To end a call on hold to disconnect the active call.
  • Page 53 You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other person cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to person in the room, but do not want the person on the phone to hear you. Tap Mute...
  • Page 54 The Call Waiting feature allows you to answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if this service is supported by the network, and you must first activate the Call Waiting feature: Settings Call Call waiting. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.

  • Page 55: Section 4: Entering Text

    Your phone comes equipped with an orientation detector that can tell if the phone is being held in an upright (Portrait) or sideways (Landscape) orientation. This is useful when entering text. Text Input Methods...

  • Page 56: Changing The Text Input Mode - Keypad

    ABC Mode: activates the default alphabet keys. Can also be set to Abc or abc by using the shift ( Note: When in Abc mode, the Sym button will appear. When in Sym mode, the Abc/ABC/abc button will appear. Using ABC Mode If desired, rotate your phone counterclockwise to a Landscape orientation.

  • Page 57: Using Symbol/Numeric Mode

    QWERTY keyboards. In the text portion of the message screen, begin typing a word. A list of word options is displayed. Tap one of the words to replace the word that has already been typed or scroll the line of words to the left for more word choices.

  • Page 58: Entering Text Using The Samsung Keypad

    “Samsung Keypad settings” on page 117. Entering Text Using Swype Swype™ is a text input method that allows you to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter to letter, lifting your finger between words. Swype uses error correcting algorithms and a language model to predict the next word.

  • Page 59: Using The Voice To Text Feature

    You can access the SwypeTips application and watch a video or tutorial on using Swype. You can also use the following Swype text entry tips. Create a squiggle (like an S shape) to create a double letter (such as pp • in apple).

  • Page 60: Section 5: Contacts And Your Address Book

    • Album to retrieve a previously stored image from your Pictures • Take photo to use the camera to take a new picture and assign it to • Remove icon although not an option with a new entry, deletes any...
  • Page 61 Pager, Other, Custom (add your own label), or Callback. Enter the phone number. to add another Phone number field or tap delete a field. Tap the Internet call field and use the keypad to enter an internet address. Tap the Email address field. The keypad is displayed.
  • Page 62 – Notes: adds a field that allows you to jot down notes. – NickName: adds a field that can be used to enter a nickname for the entry. The NickName is not displayed when calls are made to or received from the contact.

  • Page 63: Editing An Existing Contact

    When editing an existing contact, you can tap a field and change or delete the information, or you can add additional fields to the contact’s list of information. From the Home screen, tap Contact that you want to edit. Tap Edit.

  • Page 64: Joining Contacts

    For more information, refer to “Creating and Sending Messages” on page 85. Tip: From the Contact list, sweep right over a listing to make a call. Sweep left over a listing to send a message. Joining Contacts...
  • Page 65 The second contact is now joined with the first and the account information is merged into one screen. Note: The information is still maintained in both entries, but displays in one record for easier viewing when you join the contacts.

  • Page 66: Synchronizing Accounts

    The following options display: • Delete: allows you to delete 1 or more of your contacts. • My profile: allows you to set up a profile for yourself. The • Sync contacts: allows you to sync your contacts with your •...

  • Page 67: Groups

    Contact as Default” on page 60. via Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messaging, or Wi-Fi. – Add to reject list: allows you to add this contact to your reject list. If they call, the call will be sent directly to voice mail.

  • Page 68: Address Book Favorites

    Tap Add member to add contacts to the new group. Tap Save to store the new Group category. Editing a Caller Group Contacts To edit a Group entry, there must be at least one member as part of the selected group. From the Home screen, tap Groups Tap a group entry.

  • Page 69: Managing Address Book Entries

    Contact information. It is also important to note that if you move the SIM card to another phone that does not support additional fields on the SIM card, this additional information may not be available.
  • Page 70 Tap the contacts to place a checkmark adjacent to those entries you wish to have copied to your phone. • Repeat this step for all individual entries you wish copied to your phone or tap Select all to place a checkmark alongside all entries.

  • Page 71: Section 6: Multimedia

    • What’s new: shows recently added media that you can rent or purchase. • My Media: allows you to view all of the media that you have purchased or rented. Tap a media entry to view it. • Movie Store: displays movies that are available for rent or purchase.

  • Page 72: Music

    In order to rent or buy media, you must first create an account. Use the keypad to enter the required information, then tap Create Account. Choose a payment method and then follow the on-screen instructions. The media will now be stored in the My Media folder.
  • Page 73 To access additional options, follow these steps: While in the Music Player, press The follow options are available: • Add to quick list: adds the current music file to the Quick list. • Via Bluetooth: scans for devices and pairs with a Bluetooth headset.

  • Page 74: Using Playlists

    Tap the Playlists tab. Tap the playlist name in which to add music. Tap Add music. Tap a music file, or tap Select all to add all the music tracks to this playlist then tap Add. To remove music files from a playlist: From the Home screen, tap Tap the Playlists tab.

  • Page 75: Live Tv

    The Success! screen in displayed. Tap Continue. Note: Live TV will use a large amount of data and you are responsible for all data charges. It is strongly recommended that you upgrade to an unlimited data plan in addition to this purchase.

  • Page 76: Videos

    Qik user name of the person you want to Video Chat with. Tap Start Video Chat. Note: If the contact is not a Qik user, you have the option to send them a video mail. Tap Yes to continue, then tap Record new or Browse Gallery.

  • Page 77: Video Maker

    Note: If your device displays that the memory is full when you access Gallery, delete some of the files by using My Files or other file management applications and try again.

  • Page 78: Camera

    • Share via: allows you to share the picture via AllShare, Facebook, or Picasa. • Set as: allows you to set the picture as a Contact icon, Home screen wallpaper, or Lock screen wallpaper. • More: displays additional options for editing and printing.
  • Page 79 Note: When taking a photo in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, shadows may appear on the photo. From the main Home screen, tap Camera the camera mode. Note: The main Home screen initially contains the Camera delete it, or if you want to access the camera from another Home screen, you must tap Applications Using the phone’s main display screen as a viewfinder,...

  • Page 80: Camera Options

    Camera Options Options are represented by icons across both sides of the screen. Note: The options disappear after a few seconds. Tap the screen to make them reappear. Camera / Camcorder Mode: allows you to take a photo in various modes.
  • Page 81 Cartoon: gives your photo a cartoon look. • Scene mode: allows you to set the Scene to help take the best pictures possible. Options include None, Portrait, Landscape, Night, Sports, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dawn, Fall color, Firework, Text, Candlelight, and Backlight.
  • Page 82 Image quality: allows you to set the image quality to: Superfine, Fine, or Normal. GPS tag: allows you to turn GPS On or Off (also known as Geotagging). The location of where the picture is taken is attached to the picture. (Only available in Camera mode.) Shutter sound: allows you to set the Shutter sound to On or Off.
  • Page 83 You can view your pictures immediately or view them anytime in the Camera folder. Return to More previous page Sweep the screen to the left to see the next picture or to the right to see the previous picture. Before you select a picture, press see the following options: Locker.

  • Page 84: Editing A Photo

    Delete: allows you to delete selected pictures. Tap the checkmark, to turn • it green, next to any file or folder you want to delete, then tap Delete. View by: allows you to view the contents of the current folder as a list, •...

  • Page 85: Using The Camcorder

    In addition to taking photos, the camera also doubles as a camcorder that also allows you to record, view, and send videos. Note: The camera may not be able to properly record videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed.
  • Page 86 MMS size restrictions, and Self recording which activates the front-facing camera so you can video yourself. Flash: allows you to set the flash options to Off or On. When you set the flash to On, it stays on continually while you are taking a video.
  • Page 87 Cancel. More: allows you to access the following additional options: • – Send to Online Locker: allows you to post your video to the web using Online Locker. – Play: allows you to play the video – Rename: allows you to rename the video.
  • Page 88 Delete: allows you to delete selected videos. Tap the checkmark, to turn • it green, next to any file or folder you want to delete, then tap Delete. View by: allows you to view the contents of the current folder as a list, •...

  • Page 89: Photo Editor

    Previous: move to previous photo project. Press to access the following options: • New: starts a new Photo Editor project. Be sure and save the photo you are working on before starting a new project. • Save: saves your photo to your gallery.

  • Page 90: Section 7: Messaging

    Add. The contact will be placed in the recipient field. Note: For the Group option, if the number of recipients is less than 10, all members in the group will be added. You will need to delete any unnecessary members in the list by selecting the trash can icon and deleting unwanted entries.

  • Page 91: Message Options

    “Entering Text” on page 50. Add more recipients by tapping the recipient field. Review your message and tap Send. Note: If you exit a message before you send it, it will be automatically saved as a draft. Message Options Options before composing a message...
  • Page 92 Audio: allows you to choose an existing audio file from the Audio • list, then add it to your message by tapping the circle to the right of the audio so that it turns green, then tapping OK. Record audio: allows you to temporarily exit the message and record •...

  • Page 93: Viewing New Received Messages

    Threaded messages allow you to see all the messages exchanged (similar to a chat program) and displays a contact on the screen. Message threads are listed in the order in which they were received, with the latest message displayed at the top.

  • Page 94: Message Search

    From the main Home screen, tap Messaging Settings. The following Messaging settings are available: • Message font size: allows you to set the size of your message text to Normal, Small, or Tiny. • Split view: allows you to enable split view when you have the phone in landscape orientation.

  • Page 95: Using Email

    – Restricted: you can only create and submit messages with content belonging to the Core MM Content Domain. – Warning: the phone will warn you via pop up messages that you are creating a multimedia message which does not fit the Core MM Content Domain.
  • Page 96 Enter you email address in the Email address field. Enter your password in the Password field. If you want to use this email with Social Hub, tap Set as premium account to create a checkmark. If you want to see your password as it is being typed, tap Show password to create a checkmark.

  • Page 97: Using Gmail

    Signing into Your Gmail From the Home screen, tap Note: You must sign in to your Gmail account in order to access Gmail. Sign in if you have a Google account, or tap Create an account and tap OK.

  • Page 98: Google Talk

    Google Talk is a free Windows and web-based application for instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account. This allows you to search a chat log and store them in your Gmail accounts. From the Home screen, tap Press Next to set up a Google account or to Sign in.
  • Page 99 Note: If you have already signed into an IM account, it is displayed on the Talk application screen. Messaging...

  • Page 100: Section 8: Changing Your Settings

    Flight mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Camera, Games, and more, when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. Important!: When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information or applications.
  • Page 101 Direct is active. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi Direct” on page 130. Bluetooth settings In this menu you can activate Bluetooth, view or assign a device name, activate your phone so other Bluetooth devices can discover it, or scan for other, available Bluetooth devices with which to pair.
  • Page 102 Bluetooth devices section. Tap a device name to pair with the device. Important!: Some Bluetooth devices are secured and require a PIN number to Enter a PIN to pair with the device, if one is required, and tap OK. Settings...
  • Page 103 Enter or edit the Network SSID, Security setting and Password. Settings Wireless Tap Hide my device to create a checkmark if you want your device hidden. Connecting to Portable Wi-Fi hotspot from other devices is displayed at the top Activate Wi-Fi on the device that wants to connect to your phone.
  • Page 104 The VPN settings menu allows you to set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Important!: Before you can use a VPN you must establish and configure one. Adding a VPN Before you add a VPN you must determine which VPN protocol to...

  • Page 105: Mobile Networks

    Tap Set VPN server, add a name using the keypad, then tap Tap Set IPsec pre-shared key, enter a key and tap OK. Tap Enable L2TP Secret to make a checkmark (if desired). Tap Set L2TP Secret and enter a password (if desired), then tap OK.
  • Page 106 Mobile networks A list of the Access Point names display. The active access point displays a green, filled circle to the right of the name. Network Operators Using this feature you can view the current network connection. You can also scan and select a network operator manually, or set the network selection to Automatic.

  • Page 107: Call Settings

    • Answering key: Tap this option to be able to accept incoming calls • Automatic answering: Tap this option if you are using a headset • The power key ends calls: This option will allow you to end a call by pressing the Home key.

  • Page 108: Call Forwarding

    From the Call Settings menu, tap Additional settings. Tap one of the following options: • Caller ID: allows you to choose how your Caller ID will be displayed. Select Network Default, Hide number, or Show number. • Call waiting: the network service informs you when someone is Voice trying to reach you during another call.
  • Page 109 To enable FDN after it has been disabled, tap Disable FDN, enter your PIN2 code and tap OK. Important!: Not all SIM cards use a PIN2 code. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display. The PIN2 code is provided by your carrier. Entering an incorrect PIN2 code could cause the phone to lock.

  • Page 110: Sound Settings

    The following options display: Silent mode Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making noise, in a theater for example. In Silent Mode the speaker is muted and the phone only vibrates to notify you of incoming calls, or other functions that normally have a defined tone or sound as an alert.

  • Page 111: Display Settings

    The Audible touch tones and Audible selection options are used when you use the dialing pad, make a screen selection, or lock your screen. Each time you press a key, make a selection, or lock your phone, the selected tone sounds.

  • Page 112: Power Saving Mode

    Selections are: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, and 10 minutes. • Touch key light duration: allows you to set the time that the touch keys located on the bottom of your phone are lit.
  • Page 113 Tap Set up screen lock and select one of the following options: • None: disables screen unlock security. • Pattern: requires that you draw a pattern on the screen to unlock it. • PIN: requires that you enter a numeric PIN number to unlock the Settings Location •...
  • Page 114 Tap Set up SIM card lock. Tap Lock SIM card, enter your SIM PIN code, then tap OK. Settings Location Note: You must activate Lock SIM card before you can change your SIM PIN code. icon is displayed on the top bar of Settings...
  • Page 115 Re-type your new SIM PIN code and tap OK. Visible passwords When you create a phone password you can also configure the phone to display the password as you type it instead of using an asterisk (*). From the Home screen, tap and security.

  • Page 116: Applications

    Applications This device can be used for Android development. You can write applications in the SDK and install them on this device, then run the applications using the hardware, system, and network. This feature allows you to configure the device for development.
  • Page 117 From the Home screen, tap Applications Manage applications. Tap an application in which to clear the cache or data. Tap Clear data or Clear Cache. Uninstalling third-party applications Important!: You must have downloaded applications installed to use this feature.

  • Page 118: Accounts And Synchronization

    This feature is used for development purposes only. If you are a developer who is testing a GPS applications using this device, you can tell the device that the phone is at different GPS locations. In other words, the phone is allowed to “mock”...

  • Page 119: Privacy

    • Turn over: allows you to mute incoming calls and sounds by turning your phone over. Tap to activate. • Tilt: allows you to use the Tilt feature to reduce or enlarge the screen when in Gallery or Browser. Tap Tilt, then set the sensitivity using the slider.

  • Page 120: Android System Recovery

    Android System Recovery is used for Google updates but the average user will never need to perform a system recovery. Note: If you entered this menu by mistake, use the Volume Up/Down keys to select reboot system now, then press the Power key. Your phone will then continue to boot up.

  • Page 121: Storage

    Storage From this menu you can view the memory allocation for the memory card and USB as well as mount or unmount the SD card. For more information about mounting or unmounting the SD card, see “Memory Card” on page 37.
  • Page 122 • Show settings key: allows you to select how the settings key will be displayed. • Voice input: check this field to be able to enter text in a message by talking. • Input languages: tap on a language that you want to input.
  • Page 123 Tap Auto-full stop to activate the Auto-full stop feature. When you double space in a message, a period and space is added and the keyboard is placed into Uppercase mode so you can start the new sentence with a capital letter.

  • Page 124: Voice Input And Output

    Select Samsung powered by Vlingo or Google. are entering text. You can also have the suggested words entered in the text as you type. When you finish a word, just lift your finger or stylus and start the next word. sentence. Settings...

  • Page 125: Accessibility Settings

    Tap Voice recognition settings to access the following options: • Language: allows you set the language you will be using for your voice input and output. • SafeSearch: allows you to filter explicit images when performing voice searches. You can set to Off, Moderate, or Strict.

  • Page 126: Date And Time

    If an Attention prompt appears, tap OK to continue or Cancel to exit. Tap The power key ends calls option to create a checkmark if you want to press the power key to end calls. This will not turn off the screen. Date and Time This menu allows you to change the current time and date displayed.

  • Page 127: Software Update

    • Kernel version: displays the kernel version loaded on this handset. • Build number: displays the software, build number. Note: Baseband, kernal and build numbers are usually used for updates to the handset or support. For additional information please contact your AT&T service representative.

  • Page 128: Section 9: Connections

    There are several ways to Zoom in and out on your browser. After tapping on a link or article, use one of these methods: Tilting: Tap and hold the screen at two points then tilt the device back • and forth to reduce or enlarge the screen. You must first enable motion in the Settings section.
  • Page 129 – Downloads: displays the download history. – Settings: allows you to modify your web settings. For more information, refer to “Browser Settings” on page 127. – Print: allows you to print the screen or web page on a Samsung printer using Wi-Fi. Enter a URL You can access a website quickly by entering the URL.
  • Page 130 • Share link: Allows you to share a URL address via Bluetooth, Gmail, or Messaging. • Copy link URL: Allows you to copy the URL address to use in a message. • Delete bookmark: Allows you to delete a bookmark. For more information, refer to “Deleting Bookmarks”...
  • Page 131 At the Delete confirmation window, tap OK. Emptying the Cookies A cookie is a small file which is placed on your phone by a website during navigation. In addition to containing some site- specific information, it can also contain some personal information (such as a username and password) which can pose a security risk if not properly managed.

  • Page 132: Browser Settings

    • Load images: Allows web page images to be loaded along with the other text components of a loaded website. • Auto-fit pages: Allows web pages to be resized to fit as much of the screen as possible. Settings •...

  • Page 133: Wi-Fi

    • Select search engine: allows you to set your default search engine to Google, Yahoo!, or Bing. • Website settings: View advanced settings for individual websites. • Reset to default: Clears all browser data and resets all settings to default. Wi-Fi About Wi-Fi Wi-Fi (short for "wireless fidelity"and sometimes referred to as...
  • Page 134 Note: When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network. Enter a wireless password if necessary. Manually add your new network connection Tap Add Wi-Fi network. Enter the Network SSID. This is the name of your Wireless Access Point.
  • Page 135 Tap Wi-Fi Direct. A check mark is displayed indicating that Wi-Fi Direct is active. Repeat steps 1 - 3 on the other device you want to connect with. On your phone, at the Search for devices prompt, tap OK.

  • Page 136: Bluetooth

    View the information that you want to share. For example, if you want to share a photo, find the photo in your camera viewer or My Files folder, then tap the Share, Share via, or Send via option.

  • Page 137: Bluetooth Status Indicators

    From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Visible. • Making your device visible allows it to be detected by other devices for pairing and communication. Note: Your device is visible for up to 120 seconds (2 minutes). This value appears as a countdown within this field. Settings...

  • Page 138: Pairing Bluetooth Devices

    Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth- compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices. Note: Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time process. Once a...
  • Page 139 Disconnect. Note: Disconnections are manually done but often occur automatically if the paired device goes out of range of your phone or it is powered off. Deleting a paired device (unpair) Deleting a device from your list removes its “connection record”...

  • Page 140: Pc Connections

    You can connect your device to a PC using an optional PC data cable using various USB connection modes. When you connect the device to a PC, you can synchronize files with Windows Media Player, transfer data to and from your device directly, or use the Kies air application to access your PC wirelessly.

  • Page 141: Nfc

    Tap the Remember for today checkbox if you will be using Kies air with the same PC later. From your PC, a security warning may be displayed asking if you want to run this application. Click Run to continue. On your PC, the Kies air screen is displayed. On your phone, the icon appears at the top of your screen.

  • Page 142: Section 10: Applications

    Home screens. For details, see “Customizing Your Home Screen” on page 30. You can also add an application icon as a Primary Shortcut that will display on all Home screens. If you add an application as a primary shortcut, the application icon will not be displayed in the Applications menu.

  • Page 143: Amazon Kindle

    From the Home screen, tap Note: The first time you use the AT&T Code Scanner, you will need to download the application from the Market. For more information, refer to “Market” on page 150.

  • Page 144: At&T Familymap

    PC and know that your family's location information is secure and private. From the Home screen, tap Note: The first time you use AT&T Family Map, you will need to download the application from the Market. For more information, refer to “Market” on page 150.

  • Page 145: Obtaining Driving Directions

    – Contacts: allows you to access a contact to get address information. When the prompt is available, tap Resume Trip to continue. – Places: allows you to use Google Maps and your location to help you find Restaurants, Coffee, Bars, Hotels, Attractions, ATMs, Gas Stations, Wi-Fi, and other places.

  • Page 146: Books

    Medium, or Large. Calendar With the Calendar feature, you can consult the calendar by day, week, or month, create events, and set an alarm to act as a reminder, if necessary. To access the Calendar: From the Home screen, tap...

  • Page 147: Calendar Options

    Select Time grid or Event List. – First day of week: allows you to set the first day of the week to Sunday or Monday. This will affect how the Month view calendar is displayed.

  • Page 148: Camera

    From the Home screen, tap Create alarm. The following options display: • Time: tap the (+) or (-) to set the new time for the event, at which time an alarm will sound. • Alarm repeat: use this option to set the repeating status for the alarm by tapping one of the following options: –...
  • Page 149 Set the Duration and the Tone. • Name: allows you to use a specific name for the alarm. The name will appear on the display when the alarm activates.

  • Page 150: Contacts

    Tap Restart to continue or tap Reset to erase all times recorded. Timer You can use this option to set a countdown timer. Use a timer to count down to an event based on a preset time length (hours, minutes, and seconds).

  • Page 151: Downloads

    You can also receive text message alerts when you receive an important email. For more information, refer to “Using Email” on page 90. You can use the Facebook app to go directly to your Facebook account rather than accessing it from the Browser. Downloads...

  • Page 152: Gallery

    Latitude With Google Latitude, you can see the location of all of your friends on a map or on a list. You can also share or hide your location. You must first set up your phone to use wireless networks to help pinpoint your location.
  • Page 153 Press and hold on a location and when the screen displays with the address, tap the star in the upper-right corner. It will be listed in your Starred Places. map.

  • Page 154: Live Tv

    – Help: displays the Google Mobile Help web page where you can receive help on Google Maps. – Terms, Privacy & Notices: displays the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, o r Legal Notices information. Select the desired information from the pop-up menu.

  • Page 155: Market

    Press and hold on a location and when the screen displays with the address, tap the star in the upper-right corner. It will be listed in your Starred Places. • Clear Map: allows you to remove all markings and layers from the map.

  • Page 156: Media Hub

    Tap Send. Tap Bluetooth, Email, Messaging, or Wi-Fi. Note: Email will appear as an option only after you have setup your Email account. For more information, refer to “Using Email” on page 90. Enter the recipient information and tap Send. For more information, refer to “Message Options”...

  • Page 157: Mini Diary

    – Sync memo: allows you to sync your memos Google Docs or send individual memos. – PIN lock: allows you to set a PIN lock so that a PIN must be entered before reading a memo. Mini Diary The Mini Diary allows you to keep a diary of your daily activities and also attach pictures.

  • Page 158: Movies

    At the Mini Diary screen, press options: • Search: allows you to search your diaries for a particular word or words. • List by: allows you to sort by Date or Location. • Delete all: allows you to delete all diary entries.

  • Page 159: Myat&T

    MyAT&T allows you to manage your own AT&T account. You can review and pay your bill, check minutes and data usage, upgrade to a new device, or change your rate plan. Initial Setup From the Home screen, tap Sign into your Google Account. If you haven’t set up an account, see “Creating a New Google Account”...
  • Page 160 • Type Destination: allows you to use the keypad to enter your destination. • Contacts: displays a list of all of your contacts that have addresses listed. • Starred Places: allows you to keep a list of favorite destinations, locations, restaurants, etc. Just tap a starred item to get directions.

  • Page 161: News & Weather

    Android Market. Tap Install to install the application or tap Skip to exit. Note: You will need to be signed on to your Google account before downloading applications from the Android Market. For more information, refer to “Creating a New Google Account” on page 11.

  • Page 162: Qik Lite

    From the Home screen, tap Tap on one of the business categories or tap on Find places to search for a particular business. All of the businesses that are close to you will be displayed.

  • Page 163: Settings

    Google. Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account. This allows you to search a chat log and store them in your Gmail Social Hub accounts. For more information, refer to “Google Talk” on page 93.

  • Page 164: Task Manager

    Tap the Due date field and enter a due date name using the keypad. If there is no date that the task is due, tap the No due date checkbox. If desired, enter Task, Priority, Reminder, and Notes then tap Save.

  • Page 165: Videos

    Follow the on-screen instructions. The Voice Recorder allows you to record an audio file up to one minute long and then immediately share it using AllShare, Messaging, Gmail, or via Bluetooth. Recording time will vary based on the available memory within the phone.

  • Page 166: Voice Search

    – Recording quality: allows you to set the recording quality to High or Normal. – Limit for MMS: allows you to select On or Off. If you Limit for MMS by selecting On, you will be assured that the recording can be sent in a message.

  • Page 167: Words

    If you prefer high quality video, as the video starts to play, tap HQ. Note: It is not necessary to sign in to the YouTube site to view content. However, if you wish to sign in to access additional options, access the page via the Web browser and tap Sign in at the top right corner, enter your YouTube or Google username and password, and tap Sign in.
  • Page 168 Sign on to your Google account. For more information, refer to “Creating a New Google Account” on page 11. Note: The first time you use YP, you will need to download the application from the Market. For more information, refer to “Market” on page 150.

  • Page 169: Section 11: Health And Safety Information

    The low levels of RF cell phones emit while in use are in the microwave frequency range. They also emit RF at substantially reduced time intervals when in the stand-by mode.
  • Page 170 In this study, most people had no increased risk of brain cancer from using cell phones. For people with the heaviest use of cell phones (an average of more than ½ hour per day, every day, for over 10 years) the study suggested a slight increase in brain cancer.
  • Page 171 The National Cancer Institute (NCI) actively follows cancer statistics in the United States to detect any change in rates of new cases for brain cancer. If cell phones play a role in risk for brain cancer, rates should go up, because heavy cell phone use has been common for quite some time in the U.S.
  • Page 172 Headsets can substantially reduce exposure because the phone is held away from the head in the user's hand or in approved body-worn accessories. Cell phones marketed in the U.S. are required to meet RF exposure compliance requirements when used against the head and against the body.

  • Page 173: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Certification Information

    The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg).
  • Page 174 This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output.

  • Page 175: Smart Practices While Driving

    Do not engage in any activity while driving a moving vehicle which may cause you to take your eyes off the road or become so absorbed in the activity that your ability to concentrate on the act of driving becomes impaired.

  • Page 176: Battery Use And Safety

    • heating can damage the phone or the battery and could cause the phone or the battery to explode. Do not dry a wet or damp battery with an appliance or heat source such as a microwave oven, hair dryer, iron, or radiator.

  • Page 177: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile devices and genuine Samsung accessories. Proper disposal of your mobile device and its battery is not only important for safety, it benefits the environment. Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.

  • Page 178: Ul Certified Travel Charger

    Help us protect the environment - recycle! Warning!: Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode. UL Certified Travel Charger The Travel Charger for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements.

  • Page 179: Gps & Agps

    AGPS technology in your mobile device to tell the emergency responders your approximate location. AGPS has limitations and might not work in your area. Therefore: Always tell the emergency responder your location to the best of your • ability; and Remain on the mobile device for as long as the emergency responder •...

  • Page 180: Emergency Calls

    Remember that your mobile device may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident; do not cut off the call until given permission to do so. Care and Maintenance Your mobile device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.

  • Page 181: Responsible Listening

    Do not use the mobile device with a wet hand. Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the mobile device.
  • Page 182 When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the • people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to. Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you •...

  • Page 183: Operating Environment

    Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch your mobile device off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the mobile device or any accessory to another device, read its user's guide for detailed safety instructions.

  • Page 184: Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    Should turn the mobile device OFF immediately if there is any reason • to suspect that interference is taking place; Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your • implantable medical device. If you have any questions about using your wireless mobile device with an implantable medical device, consult your health care provider.
  • Page 185 Not all mobile devices have been rated. Mobile devices that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box. The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user's hearing device and hearing loss.

  • Page 186: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device

    Mobile Device Your mobile device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the mobile device, or make calls that increase your mobile device bill.

  • Page 187: Other Important Safety Information

    • inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment near or in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.

  • Page 188: Section 12: Warranty Information

    Warranty covers batteries only if battery capacity falls below 80% of rated capacity or the battery leaks, and this Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery; (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering;...
  • Page 189 Product, or may replace the Product with a rebuilt, reconditioned or new Product. Repaired/replaced cases, pouches and holsters will be warranted for a period of ninety (90) days. All other repaired/replaced Products will be warranted for a period equal to the remainder of the original Limited Warranty on the original Product or for ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.
  • Page 190 SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT. Nothing in the Product instructions or information shall be construed to create an express warranty of any kind with respect to the Products. No agent, employee, dealer, representative or reseller is authorized to modify or extend this Limited Warranty or to make binding...
  • Page 191 Product was purchased; (c) the Product model name or model number; and (d) the IMEI or MEID or Serial Number, as applicable, if you have it (the IMEI or MEID or Serial Number can be found (i) on the Product box; (ii) on the Product information screen, which can be found under "Settings;"...

  • Page 192: End User License Agreement For Software

    Software on the local hard disk(s) or other permanent storage media of one computer and use the Software on a single computer or a mobile device at a time, and you may not make the Software available over a network where it could be used by multiple computers at the same time.
  • Page 193 5. UPGRADES. This EULA applies to updates, supplements and add-on components (if any) of the Software that Samsung may provide to you or make available to you after the date you obtain your initial copy of the Software, unless we provide other terms along with such upgrade.
  • Page 194 Purchaser agrees that SAMSUNG shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to caused by, or in connection with, use of or reliance on any such third-party content, products, or services available on or through any such application.
  • Page 195 13. APPLICABLE LAW. This EULA is governed by the laws of TEXAS, without regard to conflicts of laws principles. This EULA shall not be governed by the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, the application of which is expressly...
  • Page 196 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC: 1301 East Lookout Drive Richardson, Texas 75082 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Important!: If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric keypad, dial the numbers listed in brackets. Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) ©2011 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved.

  • Page 197: Section 13: Samsung Product Registration

    Section 13: Samsung Product Registration Customize your Samsung phone experience • Access to a personalized My Samsung Mobile account • Latest info on promotions, events and special offers on related products • Review Samsung products and share your opinion Register now at www.samsung.com/register...

  • Page 198: Index

    Adding a New Contact Idle Screen Address Book Adding a New Contact Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers Copying an entry to the Phone Copying Entry to Phone Copying Entry to SIM Card Deleting Address Book Entries Dialing a Number Favorites...
  • Page 199 Emptying Creating a Playlist Data decryption Data encryption Diary Display icons Display / Touch-Screen Do cell phones pose a health hazard? Downloads Email Creating Additional Email Accounts Switching Between Email Accounts Synchronizing a Corporate Email Account Emergency Calls Entering Text...
  • Page 200 Signing into Gmail Types of Messages microSD card Installing Removing microSDHC card Mini Diary Mobile Video Mobile Web Entering Text in the Mobile Web Browser Navigating with the Mobile Web Using Bookmarks Motion Multimedia Music File Extensions AAC+ eAAC+ Music Player...
  • Page 201 Qik Video Chat Quickoffice QWERTY keypad Reducing Exposure Hands-Free Kits and Other Accessories Reject list Responsible Listening Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile device Safe Mode Samsung Mobile Products and Recy- cling SD Card Search Bar Service Dialing Numbers Settings...
  • Page 202 Features of Your Phone Front View Rear View Side Views Unmute USB connection modes USB connections as a mass storage device USB settings as a mass storage device mass storage device Use wireless networks Using Favorites Adding Favorites Deleting a Favorite...

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