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  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Content in this user manual may differ from the product, or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. Refer to www.samsung.com for the latest version of the user manual. • Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service provider.

  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

    Samsung and their respective owners. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user. •...
  • Page 4 Samsung Electronics. Using this manual Trademarks • SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ™ • The Android logo, Google Search ™...
  • Page 5 ® • Wi-Fi , the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. ® ® • DivX , DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under licence. • All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ... Unpack ... 10 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ... 10 Charge the battery ... 12 Insert a memory card (optional) ... 15 Attach a hand strap (optional) ... 17 Getting started ... Turn your device on and off ... 18 Get to know your device ...
  • Page 7 Communication ... Calling ... 38 Messaging ... 44 Google Mail ... 46 Email ... 48 Talk ... 50 Social Hub ... 51 Entertainment ... Camera ... 52 Videos ... 63 Gallery ... 64 Music ... 65 Music Hub ... 69 FM Radio ...
  • Page 8 Navigation ... 86 Google Search ... 87 YouTube ... 87 Synchronise ... 88 Samsung Apps ... 89 Daily Briefing ... 90 Press Reader ... 91 Market ... 92 Connectivity ... Bluetooth ... 93 Wi-Fi ... 95 AllShare ... 97 Contents Mobile network sharing ...
  • Page 9 My Files ... 113 Task manager ... 114 ThinkFree Office ... 114 Voice Dialer ... 116 Voice Search ... 116 Write and go ... 117 Settings ... Access the Settings menu ... 118 Wireless and network ... 118 Call settings ... 120 Sound ...

  • Page 10: Assembling

    • Battery • Travel adapter (charger) • Quick start guide Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. Assembling • The items supplied with your device may vary...
  • Page 11 To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, If the device is on, press and hold [ Power off to turn it off. Remove the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. Insert the SIM or USIM card.

  • Page 12: Charge The Battery

    You can charge the device with the provided travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a PC data cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device.

  • Page 13: Charge With The Travel Adapter

    • While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. • If your device is not charging properly, bring your device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. Assembling...

  • Page 14: Charge With Pc Data Cable

    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.

  • Page 15: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). 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.

  • Page 16: Remove The Memory Card

    Remove the back cover. Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place. Replace the back cover. Assembling › Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.

  • Page 17: Attach A Hand Strap (Optional)

    › Format the memory card Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device. In Idle mode, select Applications → and phone storage Unmount SD card → card Format SD card Erase everything.

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, Press and hold [ If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and then select Power off.
  • Page 19 Headset jack Rear camera lens Power/Lock key Internal antenna › Keys Power/ Multifunction jack Lock Speaker Menu Back cover Home Back Volume Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus (press and hold); Lock the touch screen.
  • Page 20 › Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider. Icon Definition No signal Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected Open WLANs available WLAN connected Bluetooth activated Bluetooth headset connected Getting started Icon Definition...

  • Page 21: Use The Touch Screen

    Icon Definition Mobile AP activated No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia message New email message New voice mail message Alarm activated Event notification Roaming (outside of normal service area) Silent mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Icon Definition Music playback in progress...
  • Page 22 • To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use sharp tools. • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with water.

  • Page 23: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And Keys

    Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted device operations. To lock, press [ ]. To unlock, turn on the screen by pressing [ ] or the Home key, and then flick the grey window with your finger.

  • Page 24: Use The Shortcuts Panel

    › Move items on the idle screen Tap and hold an item to move until the item appears grey. Drag the item to the location you want. › Remove items from the idle screen Tap and hold an item to remove./ The trash bin appears at the bottom of the idle screen.

  • Page 25: Access Applications

    › Add or remove panels to the idle screen You can add or remove panels of the idle screen to organise widgets according to your preferences and needs. Edit. In Idle mode, press [ → You can also place your two fingers on the screen and pinch to switch to Edit mode.

  • Page 26: Access Recent Applications

    Press [ ] to return to the previous screen; Press the Home key to return to the idle screen. Your device has a built-in motion sensor that detects its orientation. If you rotate the device while using some features, the interface will automatically switch to landscape view.

  • Page 27: Customise Your Device

    › Use the task manager Your device is a multitasking device. It can run more than one application at the same time. However, multitasking may cause hang-ups, freezing, memory problems, or additional power consumption. To avoid these problems, end unnecessary programs using the task manager. In Idle mode, open the application list and select manager Active applications.

  • Page 28: Switch To The Silent Mode

    Vibrate → → In Idle mode, press [ Select an image. Save or Set wallpaper. Select Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device. Animation Some animations or All → → Wallpaper an option.

  • Page 29: Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

    • If you forget your PIN or password, bring your device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security codes or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.
  • Page 30 Draw a pattern again to confirm. Select Confirm. Set an unlock PIN code In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Location and security → PIN. → Enter a new PIN (numeric) and select Enter the PIN again and select Set an unlock password In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings...

  • Page 31: Enter Text

    To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for controlling the device from the web remotely. In Idle mode, open the application list and select...

  • Page 32: Change The Keyboard Type

    Change the keyboard type You can change the keyboard type. Tap and hold the text input field and select Input method (Swype or Samsung keypad). › Enter text using the Swype keyboard Select the first character of a word and drag your finger to the second character without releasing the finger from the screen.

  • Page 33: Enter Text Using The Samsung Keypad

    Change the input language. Delete characters. Start a new line. Number › Enter text using the Samsung keypad Select input method. You can select one of key input methods (QWERTY or traditional keypad) or handwriting input methods. Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on the screen.

  • Page 34: Copy And Paste Text

    Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode. Enter text by voice; This icon is available only when you activate the voice input feature for the Samsung keypad. This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language. Getting started Number ›...

  • Page 35: Download Applications From Android Market

    Select Select word or Select all to select the text you want. Drag or to select the text you want. Copy to copy, or Cut to cut the text onto the Select clipboard. In another application, place the cursor where you want to paste the text.

  • Page 36: Download Files From The Web

    Select the item you want to delete. Select Uninstall → Download files from the web When you download files or web applications from the web, your device saves them in a memory card. Files you download from the web can include viruses that will damage your device.

  • Page 37: Synchronise Data Manually

    › Set up a server account In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Accounts and sync. → Select Add account an account type. → 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.

  • Page 38: Communication

    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 and answer a call You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end or reject calls.

  • Page 39: Call An International Number

    Answer a call When a call comes in, drag right until it reaches the dot. When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to mute the ringtone. To end the call, select End call. Reject a call When a call comes in, drag left until it reaches the dot.

  • Page 40: Use Options During A Voice Call

    › Use options during a voice call You can use the following options while a voice call is in progress: • To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key up or down. • To place a call on hold, select .

  • Page 41: Use Options During A Video Call

    › Use options during a video call You can use the following options while a video call is in progress: • To activate the speakerphone feature, select • To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you, select Mute. •...
  • Page 42 Set auto rejection Use auto rejection to reject calls from certain numbers automatically. To activate auto rejection and set up the reject list, In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Call settings All calls → → Enable auto reject to activate auto rejection. Select Auto reject list.
  • Page 43 To set call forwarding for voice calls, In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Call settings Voice call → → forwarding. Select a condition. Enter a number to which calls will be forwarded and select Enable. Your setting will be sent to the network. To set call forwarding for video calls, In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings...

  • Page 44: Messaging

    Set call waiting Call waiting is a network feature to alert you of an incoming call while you are on a previous call. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Call settings Voice call Call waiting. Your setting →...

  • Page 45: Send A Text Message

    › Send a text message In Idle mode, open the application list and select Messaging New message. → Select Contacts. You can enter a number manually or select one from the logs or contact groups by selecting another button. Select the check boxes next to contacts and select Add.

  • Page 46: Google Mail

    Press [ Add subject and add a subject for the → message. Send to send the message. Select › View a text or multimedia message In Idle mode, open the application list and select Messaging. Your messages are grouped into message threads by contact, like a messenger.

  • Page 47: Send An Email Message

    › Send an email message In Idle mode, open the application list and select Google Mail. Press [ Compose. → Enter a name or address in the recipient field. Enter a subject and message. To attach an image file, press [ Select to send the message.

  • Page 48: Email

    Add a label to a message From the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message. Change labels. Select Select a label to add and select Add a star to a message From the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message. Add star.

  • Page 49: View An Email Message

    › Send an email message In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email an email account. → Press [ Compose. → Select Contacts. You can enter an email address manually or select one from the recent recipients or groups by selecting another button.

  • Page 50: Talk

    From the message view, use the following options: • To reply to the message, press [ • To forward the message to other people, press [ Forward. • To delete the message, press [ • To view an attachment, drag the screen down and select the attachment.

  • Page 51: Social Hub

    Enter your message and select Send. To insert emoticons, press [ smiley. To switch between active chats, press [ chats. End chat. To end the chat, press [ → Social Hub ™ Learn to access Social Hub , the integrated communication application for email, messages, instant messages, contacts or calendar information.

  • Page 52: Entertainment

    Entertainment Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 2560 x 1920 pixels (5 megapixels) and videos at resolutions up to 1280 x 720 pixels. › Capture a photo In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera.
  • Page 53 Number Function Check the camera status and settings. • : Resolution • : Exposure metre type • : GPS activated • : Number of photos you can take (according to available memory) • : Default storage location Switch between the front and rear camera lenses.

  • Page 54: Capture A Beauty Photo

    After taking photos, select the image viewer icon to view the taken photos. • To view more photos, scroll left or right. • To zoom in or out, select tap the screen to zoom in or out. • Share. To send a photo to others, select •...

  • Page 55: Capture A Series Of Photos

    › Capture a photo in Smile shot mode Your camera can recognise people’s faces and help you take photos of their smiling faces. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Smile shot.

  • Page 56: Capture A Panoramic Photo

    › Capture a panoramic photo You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama shooting mode. This mode is convenient for photographing landscapes. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Panorama. Select →...

  • Page 57: Capture A Combined Photo

    › Capture a combined photo You can take two photos with the same background and then combine the left and right halves of each photo into one photo. This feature is helpful when you want to take a photo with a friend but there is no one available to take the photo for you.

  • Page 58: Capture A Photo In Cartoon Mode

    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. Continue to follow the subject until the device has captured all the shots necessary for the action photo. ›...

  • Page 59: Customise Camera Settings

    › Customise camera settings Before taking a photo, select → following options: Option Function Take close-up photos or set the camera Focus mode to focus on the subject or focus on human faces automatically. Select the length of the delay before Timer the camera takes a photo.

  • Page 60: Record A Video

    Setting Function Set the camera to include location information for your photos. GPS tag To use this feature, you must activate location services. Set the camera shutter to make a Shutter sound sound when capturing a photo. Select a memory location for storing Storage captured photos.
  • Page 61 Number Function Check the camcorder status. • : Length of video that can be recorded (according to available memory) • : Default storage location Change the recording mode (for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally). Adjust the exposure value. Change the resolution option.

  • Page 62: Customise Camcorder Settings

    › Customise camcorder settings Before recording a video, select → following options: Option Function Select the length of the delay before Timer the camera starts recording a video. Adjust the colour balance according White balance to lighting conditions. Apply a special effect, such as sepia or Effects black and white tones.

  • Page 63: Videos

    Videos Learn to use the video player to play various kinds of videos. The video player supports the following file formats: 3gp, mp4, avi, wmv, flv, mkv (Codec: MPEG4, ® H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX • Some file formats are not supported depending on the software of the device.

  • Page 64: Gallery

    Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your device's memory and memory card. 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 65: Music

    While viewing a photo, use the following options: • To view more photos, scroll left or right. • To zoom in or out, select screen with two fingers and spread them apart (move your fingers closer together to zoom out). •...

  • Page 66: Play Music

    Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies. p. 103 ► • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 94 ►...
  • Page 67 Icon Function Skip backwards; Scan backward in a file (tap and hold). Pause playback; Select playback. Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (tap and hold). 1. These icons are shown when you tap the player screen. ™ • SRS CS Headphone delivers a 5.1 surround sound experience over standard headphones or earbuds when listening to multichannel content,...

  • Page 68: Create A Playlist

    › Create a playlist In Idle mode, open the application list and select Music. Select Playlists. Press [ Create. → Enter a title for your new playlist and select Add music. Select Select the files you want to include and select During playback, you can add files to a playlist by pressing More Add to playlist.

  • Page 69: Music Hub

    Music Hub You can access the online music store, and search for and buy your favourite songs. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Music Hub. If you are launching this application for the first time, select the check box next to Do not show for 90 days and select Confirm.

  • Page 70: Save A Radio Station Automatically

    Control the FM radio with the following keys: Number Function Adjust the volume. Turn off the FM radio; Select on the FM radio. Search for an available radio station. Change the frequency by 0.1 MHz. Entertainment Number › Save a radio station automatically Plug a headset into the device.

  • Page 71: Add A Radio Station To The Favourites List

    Select Scan a scanning option. → The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. Select the radio station you want from the all station list and press [ ] to return to the FM radio screen. › Add a radio station to the favourites list Plug a headset into the device.
  • Page 72 Option Function Set whether or not to show the station ID on the FM radio screen; Show Station IDs are available only from Station ID radio stations that provide this information. Set whether or not the FM radio Alternative attempts to retune a radio station frequency when the signal is weak.

  • Page 73: Personal Information

    Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts. › Create a contact In Idle mode, open the application list and select Contacts.

  • Page 74: Find A Contact

    › Find a contact In Idle mode, open the application list and select Contacts. Scroll up or down on the contact list. Select a contact’s name. Once you find a contact, you can: • make a voice call by selecting the phone number. •...

  • Page 75: Copy Contacts

    › 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. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Contacts.

  • Page 76: Import Or Export Contacts

    › Import or export contacts To import contact files (in vcf format) from a memory card to your device, In Idle mode, open the application list and select Contacts. Import/Export Press [ → → Select a memory location. If you have more than one account, select an account to which you want to add the contact.

  • Page 77: Calendar

    › View the social network activities You can view the recent activities of contacts in social network services, such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Contacts 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...

  • Page 78: Memo

    To move to a specific day by entering a date manually, Go to, enter the date by selecting + or -, press [ → and select Set. To select today's date, press [ Select an event to view its details. You can send the event to others by pressing [ Send via an option.

  • Page 79: Voice Recorder

    › View memos In Idle mode, open the application list and select Memo. Press [ Search or press and hold [ → for a memo (if necessary). Select a memo to view its details. To edit the memo, select You can send the memo to others by tapping and holding the memo and selecting Send via option.

  • Page 80: 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.
  • Page 81 Number Function Enter the web address of a web page to access. Open a list of saved bookmarks, frequently visited pages and recent internet history. 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;...

  • Page 82: Bookmark Your Favourite Web Pages

    • To view the download history, press [ Downloads. • To customise the browser settings, press [ Settings. → › Bookmark your favourite web pages If you know the web address of the web page, you can manually add a bookmark. To add a bookmark, In Idle mode, open the application list and select Internet.

  • Page 83: Maps

    › Add an RSS feed address In Idle mode, open the application list and select Internet. Move to a web page that has an RSS feed. Select in the URL input field. Select an RSS feed to add. Subscribe to the RSS feed. When the subscribed feed is updated, you are notified of the update.

  • Page 84: Google Maps

    › Activate location services to use with Google Maps You must activate location services to find your location and search the map. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Location and security. → Adjust the following settings to activate location services: Option Function...

  • Page 85: Latitude

    › Get directions to a specific destination In Idle mode, open the application list and select Maps. Press [ Directions. → Enter the addresses of the starting location and the ending location. To select an address from your contact list or point the location on the map, select →...

  • Page 86: Places

    Places Learn to search for a place around you. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Places. Select a category. Your device searches for places around your current location that are related to the category.

  • Page 87: Google Search

    • Contacts : Select your destination from addresses of your contacts. • Starred Places : Select your destination from the list of your starred places. Install to use voice-guided navigation. Select To end the navigation, press [ Google Search You can search for applications in your device and specific data on the web.

  • Page 88: Synchronise

    › Share videos This feature is available only in portrait view. In Idle mode, open the application list and select YouTube. Select a video. More Share Select an option. → → › Upload videos In Idle mode, open the application list and select YouTube.

  • Page 89: Samsung Apps

    Featuring a wealth of games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, health related applications and more, Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice of mobile experience. Your device gets smarter with fully optimised applications from Samsung Apps.

  • Page 90: Daily Briefing

    • For details, please visit www.samsungapps.com. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Samsung Apps. Search for and download applications as desired. Daily Briefing Learn to get weather, stock information, news, and schedule information for today.

  • Page 91: Press Reader

    Option Function Set the daily briefing widget Widget auto to automatically show more scroll information. Select a temperature unit to use for Unit weather forecast. When you are finished, select the check boxes next to the briefing services to display on the screen. ›...

  • Page 92: Market

    › Read news articles In Idle mode, open the application list and select Reader. Select My Library. Select a newspaper. Market You can download games, ringtones, or other applications from the Android Market. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 93: Connectivity

    Bluetooth. If the devices are within range of one another, you can exchange information between them even if they are located in different rooms. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. •...

  • Page 94: Wireless Feature

    › Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and network → 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.

  • Page 95: Wi-Fi

    When prompted, enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select OK (if necessary). Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive Select data from the device (if necessary). Received data is saved to an appropriate application or folder according to its type.

  • Page 96: Add A Wlan Manually

    Select a network under Wi-Fi networks. Enter a password for the network (if necessary). Select Connect. › Add a WLAN manually In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and network → Add Wi-Fi network. → Enter the SSID for the network and select the security type.

  • Page 97: Allshare

    AllShare Learn to use the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) service that enables you to share media files between DLNA-enabled devices in your home over a WLAN. You must first activate the WLAN feature and add a WLAN profile. p. 95 ►...
  • Page 98 › Play your files on another DLNA- enabled device In Idle mode, open the application list and select AllShare. Play file from my phone on another player. Select Select a media category a file. → Add to playlist. Select Select a player—the one that will play the media file. Playback begins at the selected player.

  • Page 99: Mobile Network Sharing

    › Play files of one device on the other device In Idle mode, open the application list and select AllShare. Play file from server on another player via Select my phone. Your device automatically searches for DLNA-enabled devices. Select a device as the media server—the one that contains media files.

  • Page 100: Tv Connections (Tv Out Mode)

    When you are finished, select Save. From another device, locate your device’s name in the available connection list and connect to the network. Your device shares the mobile network connection on another device. › Share your device's mobile network via Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC.

  • Page 101: Gps

    Select TV system. Select a video encoding system according to your region. Option Region Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, England, Finland, Germany, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand Canada, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, NTSC Ensure that the TV is on and connect your device to the TV with a TV out cable.

  • Page 102: Pc Connections

    Learn to connect your device to a PC with an optional PC data cable in various USB connection modes. By connecting the device to a PC, you can synchronise files with Windows Media Player, transfer data to and from your device directly, and use the Samsung Kies program.
  • Page 103 › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies). In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and network → Samsung Kies.

  • Page 104: Vpn Connections

    Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list. Start synchronisation. › Connect as a mass storage device You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in the device, you can also access the file directory of the memory card by using the device as a memory card reader.
  • Page 105 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. › Set up VPN connections In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and network...
  • Page 106 Option Function Select a certificate authority (CA) certificate that the VPN server uses Set CA to identify you. You can import certificate certificates from the VPN server or download from the web. DNS search Enter the domain name server domains (DNS) address.

  • Page 107: Tools

    Tools Clock Learn to set and control alarms, and world clocks. You can also use the stopwatch and count-down timer. › Set a new alarm In Idle mode, open the application list and select Alarm. → Select Create alarm or press [ Set alarm details.

  • Page 108: Create A World Clock

    › Create a world clock In Idle mode, open the application list and select World clock. → Select Add city or press [ → Enter a city name or select one from the city list. To select a city in the world map view, select To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2-3.

  • Page 109: Calculator

    Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. › Perform the calculation In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calculator. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations.
  • Page 110 Tap the screen to start reading a book. To move pages, drag your finger left or right or tap near the left or right margin of a page. While reading a book, use the following keys. Tools Number Function View the book details. Move to a page by dragging the bar.

  • Page 111: Downloads

    › Download book files from the online book store In Idle mode, open the application list and select Aldiko eBook. Get more books. Press [ → The online book store appears. Select a book catalogue a book. → › Import book files You can import book files (in epub format) from the memory card.

  • Page 112: Kies Air

    Kies air Kies air allows you to connect a PC to your device via a WLAN. From the PC browser, you can view and control media files, contacts, messages, and any other data saved on your device. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Start.

  • Page 113: My Files

    Select Tap to create memo, and enter text and select Done. Save. Select › View a Mini diary In Idle mode, open the application list and select Diary. Select a diary. To upload a mini diary to your community website, Publish.

  • Page 114: Task Manager

    Task manager With the task manager, you can view currently running applications and memory information. In Idle mode, open the application list and select manager. Use the following options: • Active applications : View the list of all the applications currently running on your device. •...
  • Page 115 Enter a name for the document and select Enter contents in the document by using the tools at the bottom of the screen. When you are finished editing, select or press [ File Save. → → › View and edit a document on your device In Idle mode, open the application list and select ThinkFree Office.

  • Page 116: Voice Dialer

    Voice Dialer Learn to dial a number or open an application by voice. • This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. • Your device can recognise only American English commands. • Recognised languages may vary depending on your region.

  • Page 117: Write And Go

    Write and go Learn to enter text and send it as a message, upload it to a community website, or save it as a memo or calendar event. In Idle mode, open the application list and select and go. Enter text using the text input panel. When you are finished, select one of the options.

  • Page 118: Settings

    Settings Access the Settings menu In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings. Select a setting category and select an option. Wireless and network Change the settings for wireless network connections. › Flight mode Disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.

  • Page 119: Usb Settings

    › USB settings Activate various USB connection modes when you connect your device to a PC. p. 102 ► › Tethering • 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.

  • Page 120: Call Settings

    Call settings Customise the settings for calling features. › All calls • Show my number : Show your mobile phone number to recipients (You must insert the SIM or USIM card to use this feature). • Auto reject : Enable or disable the auto reject feature and specify a list of callers to automatically reject.

  • Page 121: Sound

    › Video call • Preset image : Select an image to be shown to the other party. • Own video in received call : Set whether to show your live image or preset image to the other party. • Use call fail options : Select whether or not to retry a voice call when a video call fails to connect.

  • Page 122: Display

    • Vibrate : Set when the device will vibrate for various events. • Volume : Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, phone system sound, and notification ringtones. • Phone ringtone : Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls.

  • Page 123: Location And Security

    • Brightness : Set the brightness of the display. • Auto-rotate screen : Set whether or not to rotate the content automatically when the device is rotated. • Animation : Set the device to display animation when you switch between windows. •...
  • Page 124 : Set up recipients to receive a tracking message from your lost device. Settings Samsung account : Set up your Samsung web account to control your lost device remotely. Change password : Change the password for the mobile tracker feature.

  • Page 125: Applications

    This is for application development. • Samsung Apps : Select a network connection (Wi-Fi or packet switched data network) to get notifications for new applications from Samsung Apps. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Settings...

  • Page 126: Accounts And Sync

    Accounts and sync Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation. • Background data : Select this setting to use the auto sync feature. The auto sync will run in the background without opening applications and synchronise data. •...
  • Page 127 › Select input method Select a default keyboard type for text input. › Swype • Language : Select a language for text input. You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages.

  • Page 128: Voice Input And Output

    : Set the device to insert a period when you double-tap the space bar. • Tutorial : Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keypad. Voice input and output Change the settings for the voice recogniser and the text-...

  • Page 129: Voice Recognition Settings

    › Voice recognition settings • Language : Select a language for the Google voice recognition. • SafeSearch : Set the device to filter explicit text and/or images from voice search results. • Block offensive words : Hide offensive words your device recognised from voice search results.

  • Page 130: Accessibility

    Accessibility Change the settings for accessibility features. • Accessibility : Activate an accessibility application you have downloaded, such as Talkback or Kickback, which provide voice, melody, or vibration feedback. • Accessibility services : Select an accessibility application to use. • The power key ends calls : Set the device to end a call when you press [ ].

  • Page 131: Troubleshooting

    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 Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is enabled, Password you must enter the password you set for the device.
  • Page 132 Ensure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your local Samsung Service Centre. Troubleshooting Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality.
  • Page 133 Outgoing calls are not connected • 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 number you are dialling. Incoming calls are not connected •...
  • Page 134 Troubleshooting Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following: •...
  • Page 135 Service Centre. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: •...
  • Page 136 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. A connection is not established when you connect the device to a PC •...

  • Page 137: Safety Precautions

    For safe disposal of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest authorised service centre. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. •...
  • Page 138 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. •...
  • Page 139 • Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations), near fuels or chemicals, and at blasting areas. • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or accessories. Turn off your device when in an aircraft Using your device in an aircraft is illegal.
  • Page 140 • Use your device to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto accident, a crime in progress, or a serious emergency where lives are in danger, call a local emergency number. • Call roadside assistance or a special, non-emergency assistance number when necessary.
  • Page 141 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 bite or suck on the device or the battery •...
  • Page 142 You can be injured or damage the device if you fall. 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. Safety precautions •...
  • Page 143 Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel. Be sure to back up important data Samsung is not responsible for data loss. Do not distribute copyright-protected material Do not distribute copyright-protected material that you have recorded to others without the permission of the content owners.

  • Page 144: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    The Declaration of Conformity statement at the back of this manual demonstrates your device’s compliance with the European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung website. Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical &...
  • Page 145 “THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS. ” SAMSUNG DOES NOT WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY, FOR ANY PURPOSE. SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY...

  • Page 146: Index

    Index access codes alarms creating 107 deactivating 107 stopping 107 AllShare auto rejection battery charging 12 installing 10 Bluetooth activating 93 finding and pairing with devices 94 receiving data 94 sending data 94 Index brightness, display calculator calendar creating events 77 viewing events 77 call barring call forwarding...
  • Page 147 contacts copying 75 creating 73 finding 74 importing or exporting 76 setting speed dial 74 daily briefing device customising 27 indicator icons 20 keys 19 layout 18 settings 118 shortcuts panel 24 turning on or off 18 DLNA see AllShare downloads applications 35 files 36...
  • Page 148 66 creating playlists 68 playing music 66 PC connections mass storage 104 Samsung Kies 103 Windows Media Player 103 phonebook creating contacts 73 creating groups 75 creating your namecard 74 finding contacts 74 photos...
  • Page 149 settings about phone 130 accessibility 130 accounts and sync 126 applications 125 call settings 120 date and time 130 display 122 locale and text 126 location and security 123 privacy 126 SD card and phone storage 126 sound 121 voice input and output 128 wireless and network 118 silent mode SIM card...
  • Page 150 voice mail voice memos playing 79 recording 79 voice recorder VPN connections connecting to 106 creating 105 web browser adding bookmarks 82 browsing web pages 80 Windows Media Player WLAN activating 95 finding and connecting to networks 95 using WPS 96 Index world clock Write and Go...
  • Page 151 (place and date of issue) (name and signature of authorised person) * It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your product.
  • Page 152 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) Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your PC. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Wireless and network Using a PC data cable, connect your device to your PC.

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