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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide Galaxy Exhilarate MODEL NO: I577...

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 2012 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung and SoundAlive are both registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Phone? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: www.samsung.com/us/support.
  • Page 4 ® The Bluetooth word mark, figure mark (stylized “B Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG. microSD™ and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the SD Card Association. ®...
  • Page 5 Your phone features earSmart™, an intelligent voice processor that delivers a clear voice experience, allowing you to ™ in nearly any environment. earSmart technology uses the science of human hearing to distinguish sounds, identify your voice and suppress surrounding noise, for clear conversations just about anywhere. •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Front View of Your Phone ......13 Entering Text Using the Samsung Keypad ....52 Side Views of Your Phone .
  • Page 7 Joining Contacts ........59 Message Search ........88 Synchronizing Accounts .
  • Page 8 Maps ......... . 149 Browser .
  • Page 9 Battery Use and Safety ......171 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....172 UL Certified Travel Charger .

  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Phone

    Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by first Lift the cover up (2) and away from the phone (3). configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your Voicemail. Setting Up Your Phone Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM into their corresponding internal compartments.

  • Page 11: Installing The Battery

    Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket (as Installing the Battery shown) until the card locks into place. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone, making sure the connectors align (1). Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face downward and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned as shown.
  • Page 12 Installing the Back Cover Press all along the edge of the back cover until you have a secure seal. Place the battery cover onto the back of the phone (1) and press down (2). Make sure the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone.

  • Page 13: Charging A Battery

    Travel Charger that is used to charge the battery, is included with Make sure the microSD’s gold contact pins face downward and the your device. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. card is securely inserted. Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, web browser use, and other variables may reduce the battery’s talk and...

  • Page 14: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery, can cause damage to the phone. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals.

  • Page 15: Locking And Unlocking The Touch Screen

    To switch off the phone, press and hold , until the screen displays. , then tap to switch off the phone. Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen Press to lock the touch screen. Creating a New Google Account Press again to display the main screen then In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you will need to create a Google™...

  • Page 16: Resetting Your Google Account Password

    Resetting your Google Account Password Accessing Your Voice Mail From the Home screen, tap , then tap A Google account password is required for Google applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account password, follow When connected, follow the voice prompts from the voice these instructions to reset it: mail center.

  • Page 17: Safe Mode

    Once the Samsung logo appears, release the Power key Make sure your phone is turned off. while continuing to press the Volume Up/Down keys. Press and hold the power key ( ) to boot up your Continue to press the Volume Up/Down keys for at least 8 device.

  • Page 18: Features Of Your Phone

    Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone and Front View of Your Phone 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 : allows you to hear the caller. : shows which Home screen is presently displayed. : you can place shortcuts to your favorite applications on the Home screen. : a shortcut to Google Search that allows you to search for items on the internet. : allows quick access to important features such as Phone, Messaging, Web, and : shows the information needed to operate...

  • Page 20: Side Views Of Your Phone

    Side Views of Your Phone : allows you to plug in headphones. : allow you to adjust the ringer volume while in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. When receiving an incoming call, briefly press down either volume key ( to mute the ring tone.

  • Page 21: Rear View Of Your Phone

    Rear View of Your Phone Display Layout Your display screen provides a wealth of information about the phone’s status and options, as well as providing access to application icons. For more information, refer to “Front View of Your Phone” on page 13. Primary Shortcuts There are four non-movable Application Shortcuts that appear at the bottom of all Home screens.
  • Page 22 Indicator Icons Displays when the speakerphone is on. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display and Indicator area: Displays when a call has been missed. Displays your current signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Displays when a call has been muted.
  • Page 23 Displays when the phone is connected to a computer Displays when your connection to an EDGE network is via a supported USB cable connection. active. Displays when your phone is communicating with the Displays when a new text or multimedia message is EDGE network.
  • Page 24 Displays when you set an alarm to ring at a specified Displays when your phone is connected to a PC using time. For more information, refer to “Alarm” on Kies air. page 142. Displays when your phone is connected to a Digital Displays when the Sound profile is set to Silent mode.
  • Page 25 Application Icons : This application allows you to download books, magazines, and newspapers to read on your phone. The Application menu provides quick access to the items you use For more information, refer to “Amazon Kindle” on most frequently. page 138. The following table contains a description of each application.
  • Page 26 : With the Calendar feature, you can consult the : The Downloads application allows you to calendar by day, week, or month, create events, and set an manage all of your downloads from the Market and the alarm to act as a reminder, if necessary. For more Browser.
  • Page 27 : Google+ makes messaging and sharing with : The Gallery is where you view photos and play back your friends a lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, videos. For photos, you can also perform basic editing visit the Stream to get updates from your Circles, use tasks, view a slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or contact Messenger for fast messaging with everyone in your image, and share as a picture message.
  • Page 28 “Market” on page 151. information, refer to “Mini Diary” on page 152. : Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the : The Movies application allows you to rent movies hottest movie and TV content. You can rent or purchase to watch on your phone.
  • Page 29 : My Files allows you to manage your sounds, : Allows you to record and share live video from your images, videos, bluetooth files, Android files, and other device with your friends, family and your favorite social LITE memory card data in one convenient location. For more networks.
  • Page 30 : Google Talk is a free Windows and web-based : The Voice Recorder allows you to record an application for instant messaging offered by Google. audio file up to one minute long and then immediately send Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats area it as a message.

  • Page 31: Menu Navigation

    Command Keys To open applications quickly, add the icons of frequently-used Menu Key applications to the Home screen or to the folders you created. For details, see “Customizing Your Home Screen” on page 29. Press to display a context-sensitive menu of options for the current screen or feature.
  • Page 32 Touch and Hold Sweep the touch screen in any direction. 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. •...
  • Page 33 in the middle with three Home screens on each side. As you add applications, the number of Application menus that you Navigating Through the Application Menus have available will increase. Your phone initially has four Application Menus available. Follow Navigating Using Sub-Menus these steps to navigate through the Application Menus: Sub-menus are available when you are at any Home screen or At the Home screen, tap...

  • Page 34: Customizing Your Home Screen

    Repositioning Widgets • Creating Folders • Changing the Wallpaper • Adding and Deleting Home Screens • Creating Shortcuts Shortcuts are different than the current Home screen Widgets that only launch an application. Shortcuts activate a feature, Sub-Menu items action, or launch an application. To move a shortcut from one screen to another, it must first be deleted from its current screen.
  • Page 35 While still holding the on-screen icon, position it on the This action does not delete the shortcut, it just removes it from the current page. Once complete, release the screen to lock current screen. the new shortcut into its new position on the current Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts screen.
  • Page 36 Press to return to the Home screen. Removing a Widget Touch and hold a Widget until you can move it around on The new primary shortcut will now appear on all Home the screen. screens. Drag the Widget over the Delete tab and release it.
  • Page 37 Touch and drag the icon to the position that you want. To Creating and Managing Folders move to a different page, drag the icon to the edge of the Folders are located on any of the seven available Home screens and can contain both files (such as data and images) and Contact page until the page scrolls to the desired page.
  • Page 38 From the window, tap Touch and hold the Home screen you want to move. Tap one of the following options: : select a wallpaper from photographs you have taken with your camera. : select an animated wallpaper. : select from many still-life wallpapers. Select a wallpaper and tap or the icon.
  • Page 39 Drag it to the trash can located at the bottom of the screen. Press to return to the main Home screen. Adding and Deleting Home Screens If there are items on the Home screen that you want to You can delete Home screens and then add Home screens later if delete, the prompt is you want.

  • Page 40: Notification Bar

    To add a Home screen, follow these steps: Press to return to the main Home screen. Press to activate the Home screen. You can now add items to your new Home screen. Press and tap Notification Bar Touch and hold the Home screen that contains The Notification Bar includes a pull-down list to show information drag it to the new location.

  • Page 41: Memory Card

    Clearing Notifications Memory Card To clear all notifications from the Notification panel: Your device lets you use a microSD¥ (SD) or microSDHC¥ card to expand available memory space. This secure digital card From the Home screen, touch and hold the Notification Bar enables you to exchange images, music, and data between until the pull-down displays, then drag down vertically.
  • Page 42 For more information, refer to “Installing and Removing the If access to the external SD card is not available, download and Memory Card” on page 7. install the USB drivers. SD card Available Memory Status Mounting the SD Card To view the memory allocation for your external SD card: To store photos, music, videos, and other applications.

  • Page 43: Displaying Your Phone Number

    Section 3: Call Functions This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also Making an International Call includes the features and functionality associated with making or From the Home screen, tap , then touch and hold answering a call. .

  • Page 44: Making A Call Using Speed Dial

    Select to add a wait. A wait will pause the calling Tap the desired Contact to enter the page, then tap sequence until you enter a number or press a key. to make a call. to make the call. Making a Call Using Speed Dial You can assign a short cut number to a phone number in your For more information, refer to “Adding Pauses to Contact Contacts List for speed dialing.

  • Page 45: Making A Call From The Address Book

    Making a Call from the Address Book You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone’s memory. These entries are collectively called the For further details about the feature, see “Finding an Address Book Entry” on page 58. Answering a Call When a call is received the phone rings and displays the caller’s phone number, or name if stored in the Address Book.

  • Page 46: Dialing Options

    Dialing Options A list of recent calls is displayed. If the number or caller is listed in your Address Book, the associated name is From the Home screen and Application menus, you have the option to access the Dialer and initiate a call by tapping displayed.
  • Page 47 Tap the desired missed call. The call detail page is displayed. Saving a Recent Call to your Address Book ➔ From the Home screen, tap A list of recent calls is displayed. Tap the call you want to save to your Address Book. The call detail page is displayed.
  • Page 48 Sending a Message to a Recent Call ➔ From the Home screen, tap A list of recent calls is displayed. Call the number Send a message Tap the call you want to send a message to. The call detail page is displayed. At the Message screen, tap the empty text field and use the on-screen keypad to type in a message.

  • Page 49: Call Duration

    Adding a Call to the Reject List You may reset these times to zero by pressing ➔ then tapping From the Home screen, tap Options During a Call A list of recent calls is displayed. Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can Touch and hold the call you want to add to the Reject List.

  • Page 50: Switching Between Calls

    : routes the phone’s audio through either the speaker or Placing a Call on Hold • through the earpiece. You can place the current call on hold at any point during a – Tap to route the audio through the speaker. (You can adjust conversation.
  • Page 51 The call on hold, will now become the active call. Tap to end the call. The current call (caller #2) is placed on hold and the previous call on hold (caller #1) is then reactivated so that 3-Way Calling (Multi-Party Calling) you can continue conversing with that person.
  • Page 52 to end the call. For more information, see “Responsible Listening” on page 177. Using the Speakerphone During an Active Call Switching off the Microphone (Mute) While in an active call, it is possible to enable the speakerphone You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that feature.
  • Page 53 to deactivate the Bluetooth headset and reactivate the phone speaker. Searching for a Number in Address Book During the active call, press then tap Tap the Address Book entry. For further details about the feature, see “Finding an Address Book Entry” on page 58. Call Waiting The Call Waiting feature allows you to answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if this service is supported by...

  • Page 54: Text Input Methods

    : an on-screen QWERTY keypad that • Shift can be used in both portrait and landscape orientation. Delete : Samsung’s on-screen QWERTY keypad that • can be used in both portrait and landscape orientation. Voice to Text • : a new way to enter text on touch screens. Instead of...

  • Page 55: Changing The Text Input Mode - Keypad

    Changing the Text Input Mode - Keypad There are two main keypad layout keys that will change the on- screen keys within the QWERTY keypad. The available Text Input modes are: : activates the number, ?123 symbol, and emoticon keys. : activates the default alphabet keys.

  • Page 56: Using Symbol/Numeric Mode

    Using Symbol/Numeric Mode Show Suggestions Use Symbol/Numeric Mode to add numbers, symbols, or By using the Show Suggestions option, you can have next-letter emoticons. prediction and regional error correction, which compensates for pressing the wrong keys on the QWERTY keyboard. Rotate your phone counterclockwise to a Landscape In the text portion of the message screen, begin typing a orientation.

  • Page 57: Entering Text Using The Samsung Keypad

    “h”, then to the “i” then over to the “s”. to create or delete the checkmark. Entering Text Using the Samsung Keypad The Samsung Keypad is an on-screen QWERTY keypad similar to the Android Keyboard with several minor differences. ➔...

  • Page 58: Using The Voice To Text Feature

    Using the Voice to Text Feature You can use your voice to enter text using the Voice to Text Tap the option. A green circle should appear next to feature. From any messaging screen, tap Swype Settings At the prompt, speak clearly and distinctly into For information on how you can configure your Swype settings, the microphone.

  • Page 59: Synchronizing Your Address Book

    Section 5: Contacts and Your Address Book This section allows you to manage your daily contacts by storing their name and number in your Address Book. Address Book entries can be sorted by name, entry, or group. When storing an Address Book entry into your SIM card, note that only Synchronizing your Address Book the name, phone number, group, and slot location are initially offered as fields (some SIM cards may allow an address as well).

  • Page 60: Adding A New Contact

    Adding a New Contact If your choose to save your new contact to your card, the only information you can add for the contact is Name, Phone number, and Use the following procedure to add a new contact to your Email address.
  • Page 61 button initially displays next to the The QWERTY keypad is displayed. Mobile field. If you want to add a phone number button initially displays next to the Google Talk that is not a mobile number, tap the button and field. If you want to add an instant message select from Mobile, Home, Work, Work fax, Home Fax, address that is not , tap the...

  • Page 62: Editing An Existing Contact

    : adds a field that allows you to jot down notes. – – : adds a field that can be used to enter a nickname for the Tap the phone number field. entry. The Nickname is not displayed when calls are made to or received from the contact.

  • Page 63: Using Contacts

    to save the edited information. Within the Contacts list (sorted alphabetically), tap a letter on the right side of the display to quickly jump to the Using Contacts contacts beginning with that letter. Dialing or Messaging from Address Book Once you have stored phone numbers in the Address Book, you can dial them easily and quickly by either using their SIM card location number or by using the Search field to locate the entry.

  • Page 64: Joining Contacts

    Tap the phone icon to make a phone call or tap the corporate email account login because they are maintained separately and for different groups of people. message icon to send a message. This device can synchronize with multiple accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Corporate email, and Google.

  • Page 65: Synchronizing Accounts

    The contact list is displayed. Marking a Contact as Default When you use messaging type applications, the application Tap the second contact entry (the entry in which to join). needs to know which information is primary (default) in a contact The second contact is now joined with the first and the entry list.

  • Page 66: Address Book Options

    ➔ From the Home screen, tap allows you to delete 1 or more of your contacts. : allows you to set up speed-dialing. For more ➔ Press then tap information, refer to “Making a Call Using Speed Dial” on page 39. Determine which type of account information you want to : allows you to set up a profile for yourself.

  • Page 67: Groups

    – or – : allows you to print the contact’s namecard to a Tap a contact and at the contact’s display screen, press Samsung printer using Wi-Fi. : allows you to mark a contact as the default to use in messaging applications.

  • Page 68: Address Book Favorites

    The contact is added to the group. Tap a music file to play a short sample and then tap to complete the assignment. Removing an Entry From a Group to select contacts for the new group. ➔ ➔ From the Home screen, tap to store the new Group category.

  • Page 69: Managing Address Book Entries

    Copying an Entry to the SIM Card Adding Favorites to your Address Book When storing an Address Book entry into the SIM card, note that only ➔ the name, phone number, group, and slot location are initially offered From the Home screen, tap as fields (some SIM cards may allow an address as well).
  • Page 70 Copying an Entry to the Phone At the prompt, tap to delete the contact or ➔ ➔ to exit. From the Home screen, tap ➔ ➔ Using the Service Dialing Numbers You can view the list of Service Dialing Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider.

  • Page 71: Media Hub

    At the prompt, tap to use the Samsung Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie and TV content. With hundreds of titles available at your fingertips, Account App to run Media Hub. entertaining yourself or your kids on the go has never been easier.

  • Page 72: Music Player

    : allows you to view all of the media that you have Playing Music purchased or rented. Tap a media entry to view it. ➔ Scroll through the media listings and tap on an item you Read the Music Player tips and tap when you are would like to purchase or rent.

  • Page 73: Music Player Settings

    : allows you to set a song as a Phone ringtone, Caller Repeat all: replays the current list when the list ends. ringtone, or Alarm tone. Play All: plays the current song list once. allows you to add the current music file to a selected playlist.

  • Page 74: Using Playlists

    Composers, Years, Most played, Recently played, or Recently Tap a music file, or tap to add all the music tracks added. Tap each item that you want to display in the Music menu. to this playlist then tap Using Playlists Removing Music from a Playlist Playlists are used to assign songs to a list of preferred media To remove music files from a playlist:...

  • Page 75: Music

    ➔ Enter a new name for the playlist then tap From the Home screen, tap Read the Terms of Service, enter any required information, For information on downloading music for your phone, see “Market” on page 151. and tap Music Follow the on-screen instructions to rent movies.

  • Page 76: Qik Lite

    Qik Lite : allows you to participate in two-way video chats. : allows you to send videos by email. Qik Lite is a mobile video sharing service that lets you record and share experiences with your friends, family, and your favorite : allows you to record videos and have them instantly uploaded to the web for sharing or safe-keeping.

  • Page 77: Videos

    Videos Full-screen view. The entire screen is used, which may cause some minor distortion. The Videos application plays video files stored on your microSD card. Allows you to listen to music using 5.1 Virtual ➔ Surround Sound. All videos that you have on your memory card will be displayed.

  • Page 78: Viewing Videos

    Tap an Album and thumbnails of the contents will be : displays additional options for editing and printing such as Copy, Print, Crop, Rotate left, Rotate right, Slideshow, Rename, and displayed. Details. Viewing Videos If your device displays that the memory is full when you access Gallery, delete some of the files by using or other file management applications and try again.

  • Page 79: Camera

    Camera Using the phone’s main display screen as a viewfinder, adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject. This section explains how to use the camera on your phone. You can take photographs and shoot video by using the built-in Before you take a picture, use the Volume camera functionality.

  • Page 80: Camera Options

    Storage Display Image Battery Charge Front : allows you to take a photo in Facing various modes. Once you change the mode, the Mode Camera corresponding indicator appears at the top left of the display. Slide the button up for Camera, or down for Flash Camera Camcorder.
  • Page 81 : allows you to adjust the brightness level by moving the slider. : takes a single photo and view it before • returning to the shooting mode. : allows you to set this option to Auto focus or : the camera focuses on the face of your •...
  • Page 82 : allows you to set the Shutter sound to On or Off. : allows you to set this option to one of the following choices: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, or : allows you to configure the default storage Fluorescent. location for images or videos as either Phone or Memory card (if inserted).
  • Page 83 Picture Image Viewer Options : allows you to do the following: • – : allows you to assign the current image as either your current After you take a photo, you can access various options from the Wallpaper or as a Contact icon to display for a specific entry within your Image Viewer.
  • Page 84 : create a new sub-folder in the current folder. Can be on Assigning an Image to an Address Book Entry • either the Phone or Memory Card. ➔ ➔ From the Home screen, tap : allows you to delete selected pictures. Tap the checkmark, to turn •...

  • Page 85: Using The Camcorder

    Using the Camcorder Once the file has been saved, tap the image viewer, then to play your video for review. In addition to taking photos, the camera also doubles as a camcorder that also allows you to record, view, and send videos. Press to return to the viewer.
  • Page 86 : allows you to set the flash options to Off or On. When : allows you to change the color tone or apply special you set the flash to On, it stays on continually while you are effects to the photo. Options include: None, Negative, taking a video.

  • Page 87: Accessing Videos

    Tap a video file to open it in the viewer and initiate : allows you to access the Image viewer and playback. the various viewing options for a selected video. Image viewer options are described in the following section. The To pause the video, tap .
  • Page 88 : causes file extensions to be displayed. For : tap to pause the video being played. Tap • example, 3gp. resume playing. : allows you to choose and set the Home : tap to jump to the previously played video or tap •...

  • Page 89: Types Of Messages

    Section 7: Messaging This section describes how to send and receive different types of Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the screen and messages. It also includes the features and functionality indicate when messages are received and their type. For more associated with messaging.

  • Page 90: Message Options

    : allows you to search through all of your messages for a For the Group option, if the number of recipients is less than 10, all certain word or string of words. Enter a search string in the members in the group will be added. You will need to delete any Messaging Search window and tap unnecessary members in the list by selecting the trash can icon and deleting unwanted entries.
  • Page 91 : allows you to add a new page to a message. : allows you to tap on an existing Address Book entry, then • add it to your message by tapping : allows you to a delete a message. This option only appears if you have one or more messages in your inbox.

  • Page 92: Viewing Newly Received Messages

    messages exchanged (similar to a chat program) and displays a contact on the screen. Message threads are listed in the order in The text is added to your message. which they were received, with the latest message displayed at the top. Viewing Newly Received Messages When you receive a new message, the new message To open a threaded message follow these steps:...

  • Page 93: Message Search

    At the prompt, tap to delete or to cancel. Messaging Settings To configure the settings for text messages, multimedia Deleting multiple messages messages, Voicemails, and Push messages. From the main Home screen, tap ➔ From the main Home screen, tap ➔...

  • Page 94: Using Email

    : allows the message system to retrieve messages Using Email automatically. Email enables you to review and create email using various email : allows you to select the creation mode, Free, services. You can also receive text message alerts when you Restricted, or Warning.
  • Page 95 Synchronizing a Corporate Email Account Enter the desired information in the different fields, then Use the following procedure to configure your phone to synchronize with a corporate email account. Enter an Account name for this account (Optional). From the Home screen, tap Wait for the Inbox to synchronize before use.

  • Page 96: Using Gmail

    ➔ Press then enter the information Signing into Your Gmail ➔ required to set up another account. For more information, From the Home screen, tap refer to “Creating an Email Account” on page 89. You must sign in to your Gmail account in order to access Gmail. Switching Between Email Accounts From the Home screen, tap Sign in if you have a Google account, or tap...

  • Page 97: Google Talk

    Tap the field and begin composing your – : displays the Google.com webpage so you can search the web for help. message. – : allows you to copy text to your clipboard. to send. Google Talk Viewing a Gmail Message Google Talk is a free Windows and web-based application for instant messaging offered by Google.

  • Page 98: Messages App

    Google + If you have already signed into an IM account, it is displayed on the Talk application screen. Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream to get Messages App updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast messaging with everyone in your Circles, or use Instant Upload to...
  • Page 99 ➔ From the Home screen, tap – or – From the Google+ application, select Select the account you want to use to sign in to Google+. – or – to create another account. At the screen, tap to start a new message. In the upper text field, enter a name, email address, or circle.

  • Page 100: Wireless And Network

    Section 8: Changing Your Settings This section explains the sound and phone settings for your Activating Wi-Fi phone. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, ➔ ➔ From the Home screen, tap and any extra settings associated with your phone. ➔...
  • Page 101 WPS Button Connection Wi-Fi networks The WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button is a standard for easy All Wi-Fi networks that your phone can recognize are displayed. and secure wireless network set up and connections. To use ➔ ➔ From the Home screen, tap WPS, the connecting device must support WPS and be ➔...
  • Page 102 Activating Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth settings Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can In this menu you can activate Bluetooth, view or assign a device transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection. name, activate your phone so other Bluetooth devices can discover it, or scan for other, available Bluetooth devices with ➔...
  • Page 103 Visible Tap a device name to pair with the device. ➔ ➔ From the Home screen, tap Some Bluetooth devices are secured and require a PIN number to ➔ and tap confirm and pair with them. The phone is now activated for discovery for 119 seconds Enter a PIN to pair with the device, if one is required, and so you can pair with another device.
  • Page 104 VPN settings The VPN settings menu allows you to set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). 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 use: PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol), L2TP/IPSec PSK (Pre-shared key based L2TP/IPSec), or L2TP/IPSec CRT (Certificate based L2TP/IPSec).
  • Page 105 , add a name using the keypad, then tap to make a checkmark (if desired). , add a name for this connection using the keypad, then tap and enter a password (if desired), then , add a name using the keypad, then tap , add a name for DNS search using the keypad, then tap to make a checkmark (if desired).
  • Page 106 and enter a password (if desired), then Mobile networks Before you use applications such as Google Maps and find your location or search for places of interest, you must enable the , add a name for DNS search using Mobile networks options. the keypad, then tap ➔...

  • Page 107: Call Settings

    to create a checkmark and activate the to manually search for a network. feature. to automatically select a network Access Point Names connection. To use Wi-Fi you need access to a wireless access point . Connecting to 2G networks slows the data transfer speed and time. ➔...
  • Page 108 Call rejection to set the sound settings during a call then tap From the Call Settings menu, tap to set the alert type. to enable your phone to reject calls. Select , or Call answering/ending From the Call Settings menu, tap The following options are available: to manually add numbers to the Reject list.

  • Page 109: Additional Settings

    allows you to forward voice calls to a : the network service informs you when someone is designated number instead of your Voicemail number if you are on trying to reach you during another call. Tap to activate. another phone call. : automatically redials the last number if the call was : allows you to forward voice calls to a either cut off or was unable to connect.

  • Page 110: Sound Settings

    A list of all existing FDN numbers will be displayed. Not all SIM cards use a PIN2 code. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display. Voicemail Service The PIN2 code is provided by your carrier. Entering an incorrect From the Call Settings menu, tap PIN2 code could cause the phone to lock.
  • Page 111 speaker is muted and the phone only vibrates to notify you of Volume incoming calls, or other functions that normally have a defined The Volume option allows you to change the volume for all phone tone or sound as an alert. sounds in one easy location.

  • Page 112: Display Settings

    Tap a ringtone and tap . A check mark displayed next to the feature indicates Haptic feedback is active. Notification ringtone Display Settings This option allows you to set the ringtone that will sound for notifications and alarms. In this menu, you can change various settings for the display ➔...

  • Page 113: Power Saving Mode

    : allows you to set the time that the touch : allows you to set the Brightness percentage of the keys located on the bottom of your phone are lit. screen. Previous Brightness option must be selected first. : allows you to save power because the : allows you to set the time before the screen times phone analyzes the displayed screen image and adjusts the LCD out and goes into lock mode.
  • Page 114 : requires that you enter a password to unlock the screen. Enter a password, confirm it, then tap OK. Password must to enable the GPS satellite. contain at least one letter. Use sensor aiding Once you have set the screen lock option, the option changes to This options enhances the positioning capabilities of your phone...
  • Page 115 ➔ , enter your SIM PIN code, then tap Enter a new password and tap You must activate Lock SIM card before you can change your SIM PIN code. Enter the new password again and tap Select device administrators The Device Administration feature allows you to select one or Enter your old SIM PIN code and tap more administration applications that control your device for Enter your new SIM PIN code and tap...

  • Page 116: Applications

    Using the Samsung Apps option the device notifies you when you are using Wi-Fi or Packet data for Samsung applications.
  • Page 117 You can also view the amount of memory or resources used as At the prompt, tap well as the remaining memory and resources for each of the Running services applications on your phone and clear the data, cache, or defaults. The Running services option allows you to view and control ➔...

  • Page 118: Accounts And Synchronization

    Tap the tab to see the Storage usage for 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 Downloaded applications. GPS locations. In other words, the phone is allowed to “mock” Tap the tab to see the Storage usage for the coordinates.

  • Page 119: Privacy

    to activate the feature. A checkmark Automatic restore is displayed. By setting this option, when you reinstall an application, all of your backed up settings and data will be restored. The following options are available: ➔ ➔ From the Home screen, tap : allows you to mute incoming calls and sounds by turning your phone over.

  • Page 120: Storage

    There are three input methods available: Swype, Android keyboard, and Samsung keypad. Samsung keypad is the default USB storage text input method. The available memory displays under the ➔...

  • Page 121: Swype Settings

    ➔ – : When enabled, automatically capitalizes the first letter of the first word in a sentence. Select either Android keyboard, Samsung keypad, or – : When enabled, briefly display the Swype trace. Swype. : When enabled, suggests possible matching words –...

  • Page 122: Samsung Keypad Settings

    Samsung Keypad settings to activate the Voice input feature. Voice From this menu you can set Samsung keypad options. input is an experimental feature using Google’s networked ➔ ➔ From the Home screen, tap speech recognition application.
  • Page 123 Samsung Tap the field to automatically add predictions keypad. to the word you are typing. XT9 Advanced Settings Tap the field to automatically replace words that you are typing. This option will help for The following XT9 Advanced settings are only available if the field has been selected.

  • Page 124: Voice Input And Output

    : allows you to filter explicit images when performing language option. voice searches. You can set to Off, Moderate, or Strict. : allows you to modify settings for the Samsung TTS : allows you to hide recognized offensive default engine.

  • Page 125: Accessibility Settings

    Accessibility Settings : tap this option to set how long before the phone automatically answers. This feature only operates with a This service is able to collect all the text you type, including connected headset. personal data credit card numbers except passwords. It may also : tap this option to create a checkmark if log your user interface interactions.

  • Page 126: About Phone

    and use the plus or minus icons, set , and information and facts as well as Google Terms of Service, Terms of Service for Android-powered Phones, and much more pertinent . Tap , then tap information as a reference. Read the information and terms, then press to return to the Settings menu.
  • Page 127 Changing Your Settings...

  • Page 128: Browser

    Section 9: Connections This section describes the various connections your phone can Zooming in and out of the Browser make including accessing the Internet with your Browser, Wi-Fi, There are several ways to Zoom in and out on your browser. After Bluetooth, and Connecting your PC.

  • Page 129: Search The Internet

    : allows you to modify your web settings. For more information, refer to “Browser Settings” on page 127. Tap a link to view the website. – : allows you to print the screen or web page on a Samsung printer using Wi-Fi. Adding and Deleting Windows Enter a URL You can have up to eight Internet windows open at one time.

  • Page 130: Using Bookmarks

    Using Bookmarks Tap a bookmark to view the webpage, or touch and hold a bookmark for the following options: While navigating a website, you can bookmark a site to quickly and easily access it at a future time. The URLs (website : Opens the webpage of the selected bookmark.
  • Page 131 ➔ ➔ will appear at the bottom of the page. From the Home webpage, press ➔ Editing Bookmarks At the prompt, tap to delete the cookies or tap From the Bookmarks page, tap and hold the bookmark you to exit. want to edit.

  • Page 132: Browser Settings

    A list of your most visited webpages is displayed with : Displays the browser in only the horizontal position. Name and URL address. The webpages that have been : Enables javascript for the current Web page. visited the most will appear at the top. Without this feature, some pages may not display properly.

  • Page 133: Wi-Fi

    : Allows websites to request access to your (unsecured) as within most Hot Spots, or Secured (requiring location. knowledge of the Router name and password). : Clears location access for all websites. Tap Turning Wi-Fi On to complete the process. By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off.
  • Page 134 ➔ When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network. Tap the field to deactivate the feature. The green checkmark will be removed. Enter a wireless password if necessary. Manually add your new network connection Use of wireless data connections such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth can cause an added drain to your battery and reduce your use times.
  • Page 135 Wi-Fi Advanced Settings On your phone, at the prompt, tap . Tap checkbox if you want to skip this The Wi-Fi settings - Advanced menu allows you to set step in the future. up many of your device’s Wi-Fi service, including: Setting your Wi-Fi sleep policy •...

  • Page 136: Bluetooth

    Once connected, the other device will show as The other device will receive a prompt to receive the in your list of Wi-Fi Direct devices and the icon will information and must tap display at the top of your screen. The file is transferred and the other device will receive a if you want to change the name of your screen notification that a Wi-Fi file has been received.
  • Page 137 Tap the field to activate the feature (checkmark Bluetooth Settings indicates active). When active, appears within the The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your device’s Bluetooth service, including: Status area. Entering or changing the name your device uses for Bluetooth •...
  • Page 138 Verify your Bluetooth is active. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Enter the passkey or PIN code, if needed, and tap Making your device visible allows it to be detected by other devices The external device will then have to also accept the for pairing and communication.
  • Page 139 From the Bluetooth settings page, tap the previously paired Sending Contacts via Bluetooth device (from the bottom of the page). Depending on your paired devices’ settings and capabilities, you may be able to send pictures, Contact information, or other items to confirm disconnection.

  • Page 140: Pc Connections

    PC Connections Your phone will appear on your PC as a removable disk. You can connect your device to a PC using an optional PC data Open the folder to view files. cable using various USB connection modes. When you connect Copy files between your PC and your memory card.

  • Page 141: Nfc

    Tap the 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 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: Allshare

    Section 10: Applications This section contains a description of each application that is Connect to a Wi-Fi network. see “Connect to a Wi-Fi available in the Applications Menu, its function, and how to Network” on page 128. navigate through that particular application. If the application is ➔...

  • Page 143: Amazon Kindle

    ➔ Press to configure the following settings: Follow the on-screen instructions to download the application from the Android Market. : defaults to your phone. Use the keypad to enter a new Media server if desired, and tap : allows you to restrict what is shared from your phone.
  • Page 144 to activate your profile. This allows the application to customize your results. For example, your zip code may help to deliver a coupon for a restaurant in your neighborhood. You can toggle the activation button between ON and OFF. Read the tutorial and tap until you are at the end of the tutorial.

  • Page 145: Books

    Books Calculator With Google Books, you can find more than 3 million free e-books With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The and hundreds of thousands more to buy in the eBookstore. calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions; addition, ➔...

  • Page 146: Calendar

    ➔ To change the text size, press . Tap Small, Medium, or Large. Calendar View Event List Calendar Previous Month Next Month With the Calendar feature, you can consult the calendar by day, week, or month, create events, and set an alarm to act as a Current Day reminder, if necessary.

  • Page 147: Camera

    : displays all calendars they you have created. Event List – – : allows you to set the default view to Month, Week, Day, The Event List displays all events that you have added for all or List. dates in the order that they appear. –...

  • Page 148: World Clock

    . The following options display: to store the alarm details. : tap the ( ) or ( ) to set the new time for the event, at which Turning Off an Alarm time an alarm will sound. To stop an alarm when it sounds, touch and drag the : use this option to set the repeating status for the icon in any direction.
  • Page 149 ➔ ➔ From the Home screen, tap Stopwatch . The clock for your time zone is displayed. You can use this option to measure intervals of time. ➔ ➔ From the Home screen, tap to add another city to the World Clock. Scroll through the list of cities to find the city you want to to start the stopwatch and tap to mark a unit...

  • Page 150: Contacts

    to begin the timer and tap to pause the Contacts timer. You can manage your daily contacts by storing their name and number in your Address Book. Address Book entries can be After stopping, tap to continue or tap to set sorted by name, entry, or group.

  • Page 151: Email

    Email Gallery Email enables you to review and create email using various email The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos. For services. You can also receive text message alerts when you photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a receive an important email.

  • Page 152: Google Search

    Google Search You must first set up your phone to use wireless networks to help pinpoint your location. Also, Latitude works best when Wi-Fi is The Google Search Bar provides you an on-screen Internet enabled. search engine powered by Google™. For more information, refer ➔...
  • Page 153 Tap a contact or enter an email address and tap – : allows you to see the map view. : allows you to that use Google Maps and your location to help – you find Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Attractions, etc. At the prompt, tap : allows you to use the Navigation application which is...

  • Page 154: Maps

    – : this is a testing ground for experimental features that aren’t ready Enabling a Location Source for primetime. They may change, break or disappear at any time. Click Before you use Google Maps and find your location or search for on a Lab to enable or disable it.

  • Page 155: Using Maps

    Using Maps – : allows you to see locations you have marked as a favorite such as restaurants, museums, parks, and so forth. Press ➔ From the Home screen, tap and hold on a location and when the screen displays with the address, tap the star in the upper-right corner.

  • Page 156: Market

    Before using the Android Market you must have a Google Media Hub Account. For more information, refer to “Using Gmail” on Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie and page 91. TV content. You can rent or purchase your favorite content and From the main Home screen, tap watch from the convenience of anywhere.

  • Page 157: Messages

    – : allows you to sync your memos Google Docs or send Email will appear as an option only after you have setup your Email individual memos. account. For more information, refer to “Using Email” on page 89. – : allows you to set a PIN lock so that a PIN must be entered before reading a memo.
  • Page 158 To take a new picture, tap . To add a photo from While in a diary entry that has been previously saved, and your Gallery, tap does have a photo, press to display the following options: Tap the field to add text to your diary then : allows you to create a new diary entry.

  • Page 159: Movies

    Movies For more information, refer to “Music Player” on page 67. The Movies application allows you to rent movies to watch on My Files your phone. For more information, refer to “Movies” on page 70. My Files allows you to manage your sounds, images, videos, Music bluetooth files, Android files, and other memory card data in one convenient location.

  • Page 160: Navigation

    Navigation around high-voltage or electromagnetic fields • in a vehicle with tinted windows • Navigation is an internet-connected GPS navigation system with voice guidance. You can type or speak your destination. Launching Navigation ➔ From the Home screen, tap For voice-guided navigation, you need to install text-to-speech support from the Android Market.

  • Page 161: News & Weather

    Navigation Options – : takes you to the Google Mobile Help web page. : displays Terms and Conditions for Google – The map displays with your location in the center. Press mobile products, the Google Privacy Policy, and Google legal notices. for the following options: Obtaining Driving Directions : allows you to speak or type a destination, place, or service...

  • Page 162: Places

    The Weather screen is displayed with current temperature, The Places application allows you to find the best sources for business information across the web, including business listing conditions, Humidity, and Wind speed. details, reviews, photos, nearby public transit, and other related Tap the temperature to display a graph mapping the days information.

  • Page 163: Quickoffice

    Quickoffice Settings The Quickoffice application allows you to create and save This widget navigates to the sound and phone settings for your Microsoft Word and Excel documents. You can also view existing phone. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, Powerpoint presentations and PDFs.

  • Page 164: Talk

    Follow the on-screen instructions for adding an account. Tap the field and enter a due date name using the keypad. If there is no date that the task is due, tap the From the Social Hub main screen, tap the checkbox.

  • Page 165: Task Manager

    From the Home screen, tap To access the Task Manager, follow these steps: ➔ From the Home screen, tap Read the Samsung Disclaimer then tap continue. The Task Manager options are located at the top of the screen. The following options are available:...

  • Page 166: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder : allows you to delete 1 or more voice recordings. Tap the recordings to delete and tap The Voice Recorder allows you to record an audio file up to one : allows you to rename your recordings. minute long and then immediately share it using AllShare, : the following settings are available: Messaging, Gmail, or via Bluetooth.

  • Page 167: Voice Talk

    ➔ From the Home screen, tap blogging, informational shorts and other original videos. Read the Samsung Disclaimer then tap YouTube is a data-intensive feature. It is recommended that you continue. upgrade to a large data plan to avoid additional data charges.
  • Page 168 To view a video, tap an available preview thumbnail or tap the title link. If you prefer high quality video, as the video starts to play, to go to your camcorder so you can take your own videos. For more information, refer to “Using the Camcorder”...

  • Page 169: Exposure To Radio Frequency (Rf) Signals

    Section 11: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using The low levels of RF cell phones emit while in use are in the your phone. The terms “mobile device” or “cell phone” are used microwave frequency range.
  • Page 170 While RF energy does not ionize particles, large amounts can Results of this study did NOT show that cell phones caused brain increase body temperatures and cause tissue damage. Two cancer. In this study, most people had no increased risk of brain areas of the body, the eyes and the testes, are particularly cancer from using cell phones.
  • Page 171 Risk of Brain Cancer from Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields Cell Phone Industry Actions in Childhood and Adolescence (MOBI-KIDS) Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the cell phone industry to take a MOBI-KIDS is an international study investigating the relationship number of steps, including the following: between exposure to radio frequency energy from...
  • Page 172 Use speaker mode or a headset to place more distance between your absorption use special phone cases, while others involve nothing • head and the cell phone. more than a metallic accessory attached to the phone. Studies have shown that these products generally do not work as Hands-Free Kits advertised.

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

    Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification sources can be obtained from the following organizations Information (updated 10/1/2010): Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is FCC RF Safety Program: •...

  • Page 174: Fcc Part 15 Information To User

    1.0 cm from the body. Pursuant to part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, you are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Samsung Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF could void your authority to operate the device.

  • Page 175: Smart Practices While Driving

    If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning . Samsung is committed to promoting the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct responsible driving and giving drivers the tools they need to the interference by one or more of the following measures: understand and address distractions.

  • Page 176: Battery Use And Safety

    Samsung, even if they appear to be working automobile. Failure to comply with these restrictions could result properly.

  • Page 177: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling of the battery (metal strips on the battery), for example when you carry Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its a spare battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the terminals may customers to recycle Samsung mobile devices and genuine damage the battery or the object causing the short-circuiting.
  • Page 178 We've made it easy for you to recycle your old Samsung mobile device by working with respected take-back companies in every The Samsung Mobile Take-Back Program will provide Samsung state in the country. customers with a free recycling mailing label. Just go to http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/citizenship/...

  • Page 179: Ul Certified Travel Charger

    UL Certified Travel Charger Display / Touch-Screen The Travel Charger for this phone has met applicable UL safety Please note the following information when using your mobile requirements. Please adhere to the following safety instructions device: per UL guidelines: The display on your mobile device is made of glass or acrylic and could break if your mobile device is dropped or if it receives significant impact.

  • Page 180: Gps & Agps

    Always tell the emergency responder your location to the best of your • Certain Samsung mobile devices can also use an Assisted Global ability; and Positioning System (AGPS), which obtains information from the Remain on the mobile device for as long as the emergency responder •...

  • Page 181: Emergency Calls

    Emergency Calls If certain features are in use (call blocking, for example), you may first need to deactivate those features before you can make an This mobile device, like any wireless mobile device, operates emergency call. Consult your User Manual and your local cellular using radio signals, wireless and landline networks, as well as service provider.

  • Page 182: Responsible Listening

    Responsible Listening Avoid temperatures below 0°C / 32°F or above 45°C / 113°F. Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud Do not try to dry your mobile device in a microwave oven. sounds over time. The risk of hearing loss increases as sound is Doing so may cause a fire or explosion.
  • Page 183 Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into an You can obtain additional information on this subject from the • audio source. following sources: Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at • which you can hear adequately.

  • Page 184: Operating Environment

    Using Your Mobile Device Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from Radio 395 E Street, S.W. Frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment Suite 9200 may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless Patriots Plaza Building mobile device.

  • Page 185: Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    For more information see: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf- Potentially Explosive Environments faqs.html#. Switch your mobile device off when in any area with a potentially Other Medical Devices explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the injury or even death.
  • Page 186 The intent of the HAC Act is to ensure reasonable access to : Mobile devices rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements telecommunications services for persons with hearing and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices disabilities. While some wireless mobile devices are used near than mobile devices that are not labeled.

  • Page 187: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device

    “Normal usage” in this context is defined as a signal quality that Restricting Children's Access to Your is acceptable for normal operation. The M mark is intended to be Mobile Device synonymous with the U mark. The T mark is intended to be Your mobile device is not a toy.

  • Page 188: Other Important Safety Information

    mobile device warranty if said accessories cause damage or a Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or • defect to the mobile device. Although your mobile device is quite denial of cell phone services to the offender, or legal action, or both. sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken.

  • Page 189: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information Warranty And Technical Data months from the date of pur hase. n the un ike y event of a his produ t is guaranteed for a period of fau t o urring during this period p ease onta t the p a e of pur hase. roof of pur hase is required for any servi e or support needed during the guarantee period.
  • Page 190 1301 E. Lookout Dr. | Richardson, TX 75082 | 1.888.987.4357 2013 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, Galaxy Exhilarate and I577 are trademarks of Samsung and its related entities. All product and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Screen images simulated. Appearance of the phone may vary.

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