Samsung GT-S7500 - Manuals

Contents 6 Assembling ............................................................. 10 Unpack .................................................................................... 10Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ........................ 10Charge the battery ...................................

Assembling 10 Assembling Unpack Check your product box for the following items: Mobile device ● Battery ● 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. The items supplied with...

Assembling 12 Insert the battery. 4 Replace the back cover. 5 Charge the battery Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery.You can charge the device with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables...

Assembling 13 When your battery is low, the device will emit a ● warning tone and display a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty. If the battery level becomes too low, the device will automatically power off. Recharge your battery to continue using your device.If the battery is c...

Assembling 14 Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power 2 outlet. You can use the device while it is charging, but it may ● take longer to fully charge the battery.While the device is charging, the touch screen may ● not function due to an unstable power supply. If this happens, unplug t...

Assembling 16 Remove the back cover. 1 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts 2 facing down. Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it 3 locks in place.Replace the back cover. 4 Remove the memory card › Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. In Id...

Assembling 17 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 → Settings → Storage → Unmount SD card → OK → Format SD card → Format SD card → Erase everything . Before formatting...

Getting started 18 Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. 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 the Power key and then select Power off ...

Getting started 19 Get to know your device › Device layout 1. Do not touch the antenna area or cover this area with your hands or other objects while using the related functions. Home key Volume key Menu key Earpiece GPS antenna 1 Main antenna Camera lens Power/Reset/ Lock key Proximity sensor Touch...

Getting started 20 Keys › Key Function Power/ Reset 1 / Lock Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus (press and hold); Reset the device (press and hold for 8-10 seconds and release); Lock the touch screen. Menu Open a list of options available on the current screen; In Idle mode,...

Getting started 21 Indicator icons › Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider. Icon DefinitionNo signalSignal strengthGPRS network connectedEDGE network connectedUMTS network connectedOpen Wi-Fi APs availableWi-Fi AP connectedBluetooth activatedBluetooth heads...

Getting started 23 Icon DefinitionMusic playback in progressMusic playback paused FM radio turned on in the background Error occurred or caution requiredBattery power level 10:00 Current time Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn bas...

Getting started 24 Control your touch screen with the following actions: Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a menu, ● option, or application. Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than ● 2 seconds to open a pop-up option list. Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left,...

Getting started 25 Get to know the idle screen When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen. From the idle screen, you can view indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and other items.The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle scree...

Getting started 26 Remove items from the idle screen › Tap and hold an item to remove. 1 The trash bin appears at the bottom of the idle screen. Drag the item to the trash bin. 2 When the item turns red, release the item. 3 Use the notifications panel › In Idle mode or while using an application, ta...

Getting started 27 › 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. In Idle mode, press [ 1 ] → Edit . You can also place your two fingers on the screen and pinch to switch to Edit mode.Add or remov...

Getting started 28 Select an application. 3 When you use applications provided by Google, you ● must have a Google account. If you do not have a Google account, sign up for a Google account.You can add a shortcut to an application by tapping ● and holding the application icon from the application li...

Getting started 29 To add a folder or panel to the screen, In the application list, press [ 1 ] → Edit . Tap and hold an application. 2 Drag the application icon to 3 Add Folder or Add Page at the bottom of the screen.Repeat steps 2-3 to add more applications. 4 Drag 5 Add Folder or Add Page to the ...

Getting started 30 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 tas...

Getting started 31 Turn on or off the touch tone › In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Sound → Audible selection . Adjust the volume of the ringtones › Press the Volume key up or down to adjust the ringtone volume. Switch to Silent mode › To mute or unmute your device, do o...

Getting started 32 Activate animation for switching windows › In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Display → Animation → Some animations or All animations . Select a wallpaper for the idle screen › In Idle mode, press [ 1 ] → Wallpaper → an option. Select an image. 2 If you ...

Getting started 33 › Set a screen lock You can lock the touch screen by activating the screen lock feature. Your device will require the unlock code each time you turn on the device or unlock the touch screen. If you forget your unlock code, bring your device to a ● Samsung Service Centre to reset i...

Getting started 34 Set an unlock password In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Location and security → Set up screen lock → Password . Enter a new password (alphanumeric) and select 2 Continue . Enter the password again and select 3 OK . Lock your SIM or USIM card › You ca...

Getting started 35 › Activate the Find my mobile feature When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your device, the Find my mobile feature will automatically send the contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover your device. To use this feature, you need a Samsung accou...

Getting started 36 Enter text You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen. You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages. ► p. 129 Change the keypad type ...

Getting started 37 Number Function 3 Access the keypad settings; Change the keypad type (tap and hold). 4 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. 5 Cle...

Getting started 39 Number Function 2 Enter the recommended word or add a new word to the dictionary; Access the keypad settings (tap and hold). 3 Switch between Symbol/Number mode and ABC/Number mode. 4 Change the input language. 5 Clear your input. 6 Start a new line. 7 Enter text by voice. This fe...

Getting started 40 Download applications from Android Market Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications. Android Market provides you an easy and quick way to shop for games and mobile applications. This feature may be unavailable ...

Getting started 41 Download files from the web Files you download from the web can include viruses that will damage your device. To lessen your risk, only download files from sources you trust.Some media files include Digital Rights Management to protect copyrights. This protection may prevent you f...

Getting started 42 Set up a server account › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Accounts and sync . Select 2 Add account → an account type. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account 3 setup. Activate automatic sync › In Idle mode, open the application lis...

Communication 43 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 or answer a call You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end or reject ca...

Communication 44 Answer a call When a call comes in, drag 1 in any direction until it reaches the border of the circle. When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to mute the ringtone. To end the call, select 2 End call . Reject a call When a call comes in, drag in any direction until it reach...

Communication 45 Use options during a call › You can use the following options while a call is in progress: To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key up or ● down. To place a call on hold, select ● . To retrieve a held call, select . To dial a second call, select ● Add call and then dial a ne...

Communication 46 View and dial missed calls › Your device will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, open the notifications panel and select the missed call. Use additional features › You can use various other call-related features, such as auto rejection...

Communication 47 Use Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode In FDN mode, your device will restrict outgoing calls, except for the numbers stored in the FDN list. To activate FDN mode, In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Call → Additional settings → Fixed Dialing Numbers → Enabl...

Communication 48 Select a call barring option. 2 Enter a call barring password and select 3 OK . Your setting will be sent to the network. 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...

Communication 49 Messaging Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. Sen...

Communication 50 Add recipients of your message. 3 Enter phone numbers or email addresses manually, ● separating them with a semicolon or a comma.Select phone numbers or email addresses from the lists ● by selecting . When you enter an email address, the device will convert the message as a multimed...

Communication 51 Listen to voice mail messages › If you have set missed calls to be diverted to the voice mail server, callers may leave voice messages when you do not answer incoming calls. To access your voice mail inbox and listen to voice mail messages, In Idle mode, open the application list an...

Communication 52 Enter a name or address in the recipient field. 4 Enter a subject and message. 5 To attach an image file, press [ 6 ] → Attach → a file. Select 7 to send the message. View email messages › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Google Mail . Select an email message. 2 ...

Communication 53 Add a label to a message From the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message. 1 Select 2 Change labels . Select a label to add and select 3 OK . Filter messages From the Inbox screen, press [ 1 ] → Go to labels . Select the label of the messages you want to view. 2 Email Learn to send or ...

Communication 54 Send an email message › 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email → an email account.Select 2 . Add recipients of your message. 3 Enter email addresses manually, separating them with a ● semicolon or by selecting the Enter key.Select email addresses from the lists b...

Communication 55 Select an email message. 3 From the message view, use the following options: To move to the previous or next message, select ● or . To move the message to another folder, select ● . To delete the message, select ● . To reply to the message, select ● → Reply . To forward the message ...

Communication 56 Start a chat › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Talk . Select a friend from the friend list. The chat screen opens. 2 Enter your message and select 3 Send . To insert emoticons, press [ ] → More → Insert smiley . To switch between active chats, press [ 4 ] → Swit...

Communication 57 Social Hub Learn to access Social Hub ™ , the integrated communication application for Social Network Service (SNS), email, or messages. Visit socialhub.samsungapps.com for more details. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Social Hub . If you are launching this appl...

Entertainment 58 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 640 x 480 pixels. The camera interface appears only in the landscape ● orientation.Tap the screen to hide ...

Entertainment 60 Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. 4 The zoom function may be unavailable when shooting in the highest resolution. Select 5 to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. After taking photos, select to view the taken photos. To view more photos, scroll left or right. ● To z...

Entertainment 61 Make any necessary adjustments. 4 Select 5 to take a photo. 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 1 Camera to turn on the camera.Rotate the dev...

Entertainment 62 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 1 Camera to turn on the camera.Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. 2 ...

Entertainment 64 Setting Function GPS Set the camera to include location information for your photos. To improve GPS signals, avoid ● shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed, such as between buildings or in low- lying areas, or in poor weather conditions.Your location may appear on ...

Entertainment 66 Select 6 to start recording. Select 7 to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. The camcorder may not be able to properly record videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed. After recording videos, select to view the recorded videos. To view more videos, scroll lef...

Entertainment 67 Before recording a video, select → to access the following settings: Setting Function Guidelines Display the guidelines on the preview screen. Audio recording Turn the audio on or off. Review Set the camera to display the recorded video. Storage Select a memory location for storing ...

Entertainment 68 Some file formats are not supported depending on ● the software of the device.If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error ● can occur when you open files.Playback quality may vary by content type. ● Some files may not play properly depending on how ● they are encoded. Vi...

Entertainment 69 To use additional features with a photo, press [ ● ] → More and use the following options: Print - : Print a photo using a Wi-Fi or USB connection. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. Crop - : Crop an image from a photo. Rotate left - : Rotate a photo anti-clo...

Entertainment 70 Select a video to play. 2 Control playback with the following icons: 3 Icon FunctionChange a ratio of the video screen.Restart playback; Skip backward (double- tap); Scan backward in a file (tap and hold).Pause playback; Select to resume playback.Skip forward; Scan forward in a file...

Entertainment 71 Add music files to your device › Start by transferring files to your device or memory card: Download from the wireless web. ● ► p. 86 Download from a PC with Samsung Kies. ● ► p. 107 Receive via Bluetooth. ● ► p. 99 Copy to your memory card. ● ► p. 108 Play music › After transferrin...

Entertainment 72 Number Function 4 Restart playback; Skip backward (double-tap); Scan backward in a file (tap and hold). 5 Adjust the volume. 6 Change the repeat mode (off, repeating a file, or repeating all files). 7 Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (tap and hold). 8 Pause playback; Select to r...

Entertainment 73 Press [ 3 ] → Create . Enter a title for your new playlist and select 4 Save . Select 5 Add music . Select the files you want to include and select 6 Add . During playback, you can add files to a playlist by pressing [ ] → Add to playlist . Add songs to the quick list › You can add ...

Entertainment 74 Option Function Visualisation Display an animated visualisation during playback. Lyrics Set to display lyrics during playback. The music player supports lyrics with ID3v2 tags only. Music auto off Set the music player to automatically turn off after a specified length of time. FM ra...

Entertainment 75 Control the FM radio with the following keys: 4 1 5 6 4 3 2 2 Number Function 1 Scan the available radio station. 2 Search for an available radio station. 3 Fine-tune the frequency. 4 Add the current radio station to the favourites list. 5 Adjust the volume. 6 Turn the FM radio off ...

Entertainment 76 Press [ 3 ] → Scan → a scanning option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically.Select the radio station you want from the all station list 4 and press [ ] to return to the FM radio screen. Add a radio station to the favourites list › Plug a headset into the de...

Personal information 78 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 li...

Personal information 79 Select a memory location. 4 If you have more than one account, select an account to which you want to add the contact.Enter contact information. 5 Select 6 Save to add the contact to memory. Find a contact › 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select .Scroll up or d...

Personal information 80 Create your namecard › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 . Press [ 2 ] → My profile . Press [ 3 ] → Edit . Enter your own personal details. 4 Select 5 Save . You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or email or transferring it via the Bluetoo...

Personal information 81 Select contacts to copy and select 4 Import . To copy contacts from your device to the SIM or USIM card, In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 . Press [ 2 ] → Import/Export → Export to SIM card . Select contacts to copy and select 3 Export → OK . Import or expo...

Personal information 82 Create an event › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Calendar . Select 2 Tap to create event or press [ ] → Create . If an alert message about the calendar sync appears, 3 select OK . Enter the details of the event as required. 4 Select 5 Save . View events ...

Personal information 83 Stop an event alarm › If you set an alarm for a calendar event, the event alarm icon will appear at the specified time. Open the notifications panel from the top of the screen. 1 Select a reminder to view more details about the event. 2 To snooze or dismiss the reminder, sele...

Personal information 84 Select a memo to view its details. 3 To use additional features with a memo, select . Option FunctionEdit the memo.Delete the memo.Change the colour of the memo.Lock the memo.Print the memo using a WLAN connection. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. Yo...

Personal information 85 When you are finished, select 4 Stop . Your memo is saved automatically.To record more voice memos, select 5 Record again. Play a voice memo › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Voice recorder . Select 2 List . Select a voice memo to play. 3 You can send the...

Web 86 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 files. For details, contact your service provider.The ...

Web 88 Search for information by voice › This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Internet . Select the URL input field. 2 Select 3 and say a keyword into your device’s microphone.The device searches for inform...

Web 89 To send the web address (URL) of the web page to others, ● select Share link . To copy the web address (URL) of the web page, select ● Copy link URL . To delete the bookmark, select ● Delete bookmark . To use the web page as your homepage of the browser, ● select Set as homepage . Access the ...

Web 90 Search for a specific location › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Maps . If you are launching this application for the first time, 2 select OK . The map will display your current location.Select 3 Search Maps . Enter a keyword for the location and select 4 . To search for ...

Web 91 Select a travel method (car, bus, or walk) and select 4 Get directions . The route is indicated on the map. Depending on the selected travel method, you may see multiple routes. Select a route to view details of your trip and select to view the route on the map.Select 5 or to view only a sing...

Web 92 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 1 Places . Select a category. 2 Your device searches for places around your current location that are related to the ...

Web 93 If you are launching this application for the first time, 2 select Accept . Enter your destination by using one of the following 3 methods: Speak Destination ● : Speak your destination such as “Navigate to destination.” Type Destination ● : Enter your destination with the virtual keypad. Cont...

Web 94 Rotate the device to landscape view. 3 Control playback with the icons on the screen. 4 Share videos › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 YouTube . Select a video. 2 Select 3 → an option. Upload videos › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 YouTube . Press [ ...

Web 95 Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of applications directly to your device. 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...

Web 96 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Market . If you are launching this application for the first time, 2 select Accept . Search for a file and download it to the device. 3 ► p. 40 News & Weather Learn to view the weather information and read top news and other news articl...

Connectivity 97 Connectivity Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 10 m without requiring a physical connection.You do not need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth. If the devices are w...

Connectivity 98 Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled › devices In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Wireless and network → Bluetooth settings → Search for devices . Select a device. 2 Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the 3 other device’s Bluetooth PI...

Connectivity 99 › Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Wireless and network → Bluetooth settings → Visible . Your device is visible to other Bluetooth devices for specified period.You can set the duration that your device i...

Connectivity 100 › Activate the Wi-Fi feature In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and network → Wi-Fi settings → Wi-Fi . The Wi-Fi feature running in the background will consume battery power. To preserve battery power, activate the feature only when needed. Find a...

Connectivity 101 Connect to a Wi-Fi AP using a Wi-Fi Protected › Setup (WPS) Using WPS, you can connect to a secured network.To connect to a Wi-Fi AP with a WPS button, In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Wireless and network → Wi-Fi settings . Select 2 WPS button connect...

Connectivity 102 Send data via Wi-Fi › Select a file or item, such as a memo, media file, or web 1 address, from an appropriate application or My files.Select an option for sending data via Wi-Fi. 2 The method for selecting an option may vary by data type. Search for and select another device. 3 Rec...

Connectivity 103 Adjust the following settings to customise the DLNA 3 feature: Option Function Device name Enter a name for your device as a media server. Share videos Turn on video sharing with other DLNA-enabled devices. Share photos Turn on image sharing with other DLNA-enabled devices. Share mu...

Connectivity 104 Play files of one device on the other device › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 AllShare . Select 2 Remote device . Your device automatically searches for DLNA-enabled devices.Select a device as the media server—the one that 3 contains media files.Select a media ...

Connectivity 105 Select 4 Configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot to configure network settings to use your device as an access point. Option Function Network SSID View and edit the device name that will be shown to external devices. Security Select the security type. When you are finished, select 5 Save ....

Connectivity 106 GPS Your device is equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. Learn to activate location services.To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions: between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, or ● inside buildings in poor w...

Connectivity 107 Option Function Use sensor aiding Use sensors to enhance pedestrian positioning when the GPS signal is obstructed. There may be variations between the sensor estimates and your actual location. PC connections Learn to connect your device to a PC with a USB cable in USB connection mo...

Connectivity 108 › 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. The file direct...

Connectivity 109 VPN connections You can create virtual private networks (VPN) and connect to your private network securely through a public network, such as the internet. Your device should already be configured with internet access. If you have trouble accessing the internet, you need to edit conn...

Connectivity 110 Option Function Set user certificate Select a user certificate that the VPN server uses to identify you. You can import certificates from the VPN server or download from the web. Set CA certificate Select a certificate authority (CA) certificate that the VPN server uses to identify ...

Tools 111 Tools Clock Learn to set and control alarms, and world clocks. You can also use the stopwatch and the timer. Set a new alarm › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Clock → Alarm . Select 2 Create alarm or press [ ] → Create . Set alarm details. 3 Select the check box next t...

Tools 112 Delete an alarm › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Clock → Alarm . Press [ 2 ] → Delete . Select alarms to delete. 3 Select 4 Delete . Create a world clock › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Clock → World clock . Select 2 Add city or press [ ] → Add ...

Tools 113 Use the count-down timer › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Clock → Timer . Set the length of time to count down. 2 Select 3 Start to begin the countdown. When the timer expires, drag 4 in any direction until it reaches the border of the circle. Calculator Learn to perf...

Tools 114 Downloads Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Downloads . Select a download folder. 2 To open a downloaded file, select the log. 3 To delete a log, select the check box and then select Delete . Google Search Y...

Tools 115 Press [ 2 ] → Settings . Change the following options: 3 Option Function Access request Set to receive authorisation requests from other devices while your device is connected to a PC. Enable visibility Set the device to be visible to a PC. Time-out Select the length of time the device wai...

Tools 116 My files Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images, videos, music, sound clips, and other types of files stored in your memory card. Playback quality may vary by content type. ● Some files may not play properly depending on how ● they are encoded. In Idle mode, open the applica...

Tools 117 Task Manager With the task manager, you can view currently running applications and memory information. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Task Manager . Use the following options: 2 Active applications ● : View the list of all the applications currently running on your d...

Tools 118 Select 3 Accept to confirm, if you are launching this application for the first time.Select 4 Activate now → Close to activate Thinkfree Office. Select 5 My Docs . Press [ 6 ] → New → a document type. Enter a name for the document and select 7 OK . Enter contents in the document by using t...

Tools 119 Manage documents online › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Thinkfree Office . Select 2 Online . Enter your user name and password to access your 3 account, and then select Sign in . View and manage your documents on the server as 4 desired. Voice Search Learn to use the...

Settings 120 Settings Access the Settings menu In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings . Select a setting category and select an option. 2 Wireless and network Change the settings for wireless network connections. Flight mode › Disable all wireless functions on your device. You...

Settings 121 Kies via Wi-Fi › Connect your device to Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi. Bluetooth settings › Bluetooth ● : Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off. ► p. 97 Device name ● : Set a Bluetooth name for your device. Visible ● : Set your device to be visible to other Bluetooth devices. Visible t...

Settings 122 Mobile networks › Use packet data ● : Set to allow packet switched data networks for network services. Data roaming ● : Set the device to connect another network when you are roaming or your home network is not available. Access Point Names ● : Set up access point names (APNs). Network ...

Settings 123 ● Turn on proximity sensor : Set to turn on the proximity sensor during a call. Call forwarding ● : Divert incoming calls to another number. Additional settings ● : Caller ID - : Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls. Call barring - : Block incoming or outgoing call...

Settings 124 Phone ringtone ● : Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls. Notification ringtone ● : Select a ringtone to alert you to events, such as incoming messages and missed calls. Audible touch tones ● : Set the device to sound when you touch the keys on the dialling screen. Audible se...

Settings 125 Screen timeout ● : Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s backlight. Touch key light duration ● : Set the duration for the touch key backlight. Horizontal calibration ● : Calibrate the accelerometer to adjust the horizontal axis of the device for better...

Settings 126 Location and security Change the settings for securing your device and the SIM or USIM card, and GPS functionality. Use wireless networks ● : Set to use Wi-Fi network and/or mobile networks for finding your location. Use GPS satellites ● : Set to use the GPS satellite for finding your l...

Settings 127 Remote controls ● : Set to control a lost device remotely via the web. Set to allow remote control of your device via the web when your device is lost or stolen. This feature will be activated automatically when you sign in to both Samsung and Google accounts. Visible passwords ● : Set ...

Settings 128 Battery usage ● : View the amount of power consumed by your device. Development ● : USB debugging - : This is for application development. Stay awake - : Set the device’s screen to stay on while charging the battery. Allow mock locations - : Allow mock locations and service information ...

Settings 129 Automatic restore ● : Set the device to restore applications’ data you backed up when they are installed in your device. Factory data reset ● : Reset your settings to the factory default values and delete all your data. Storage View memory information for your device and memory card. Yo...

Settings 131 Samsung keypad › Set the device to use the Samsung keypad. Portrait keypad types ● : Select the default input method, such as the QWERTY keyboard, traditional keypad, or handwriting screen. Input language ● : Select languages for text input. You cannot enter text in some languages. To e...

Settings 132 Voice input and output Change the settings for the voice recogniser and the text-to- speech feature. 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 result...

Settings 133 Accessibility 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. Assistive light ● : Turn the assistive ligh...

Settings 134 Automatic ● : Automatically update the time when you move across time zones. Set date ● : Set the current date manually. Select time zone ● : Set your home time zone. Set time ● : Set the current time manually. Use 24-hour format ● : Set to the time to be displayed in 24-hour format. Se...

Troubleshooting 135 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: Password When the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set for the device. PIN When u...

Troubleshooting 136 The touch screen responds slowly or improperly If your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not responding properly, try the following: Remove any protective covers from the touch screen. ● Protective covers may prevent the device from recognising your inputs and are...

Troubleshooting 137 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 Ensure that your device is...

Troubleshooting 138 The device beeps and the battery icon flashes Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the device. The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold- ● coloured contacts with a clean, soft...

Troubleshooting 139 Error messages appear when launching the FM radio The FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device uses the headset cable as an antenna. Without a headset connected, the FM radio will be unable to receive radio stations. To use the FM radio, first ensure that the headset is...

Troubleshooting 140 Another Bluetooth device is not located Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on ● your device. Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on ● the device you wish to connect to, if necessary. Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device a...

Safety precautions 141 Safety precautions To prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of the following information before using your device. Warning: Prevent electric shock, fire, and explosion Do not use damaged power cords or plugs, or loose electrical sockets Do no...

Safety precautions 142 Never place batteries or devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave • ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to high • external pressure, which can lead to an internal short ci...

Safety precautions 143 If you are using a hearing aid, contact the manufacturer for information about radio interference Some hearing aids may be interfered with by the radio frequency of your device. Contact the manufacturer to ensure the safety of your hearing aid. Turn off the device in potential...

Safety precautions 144 Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving. Suspend calls • in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice, and heavy traffic can be hazardous.Do not take notes or look up phone numbers. Jotting down a “to do” list or • flipping through...

Safety precautions 149 Ensure access to emergency services Emergency calls from your device may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternative method of contacting emergency services personnel. Keep your personal and important da...

Safety precautions 150 During use, the actual SAR values for this device are usually well below the values stated above. This is because, for purposes of system efficiency and to minimise interference on the network, the operating power of your mobile device is automatically decreased when full powe...

Safety precautions 151 Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems)This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other ...

Index 153 Index access codes 135alarms deactivating 112 stopping 111 AllShare 102auto rejection 46battery charging 12 installing 10 Bluetooth activating 97 finding and pairing with devices 98 receiving data 99 sending data 98 brightness, display 32calculator 113calendar creating events 82 viewing ev...

Contents 6 Assembling ............................................................. 10 Unpack .................................................................................... 10Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ........................ 10Charge the battery ...................................

Assembling 10 Assembling Unpack Check your product box for the following items: Mobile device ● Battery ● 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. The items supplied with...

Assembling 12 Replace the back cover. 5 Charge the battery Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery.You can charge the device with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised charger...

Assembling 13 Charge with a travel adapter › Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the 1 multifunction jack. Connecting the travel adapter improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty. Plug the large end of the travel adapter i...

Assembling 14 When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the travel 3 adapter from the device and then from the power outlet. Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the device.To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in use. The tr...

Assembling 16 Remove the memory card › Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. In Idle mode, select 1 → Settings → Storage → Unmount SD card . Remove the back cover. 2 Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the 3 device.Remove the memory card. 4 Replace the ba...

Getting started 18 Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. 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 the Power key and then select Power off ...

Getting started 19 Get to know your device › Device layout 1. Do not touch or cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions. Home key Volume key Menu key Earpiece GPS antenna 1 Main antenna Camera lens Power/Reset/Lock key Proximity sensor Touch screen Mouthpi...

Getting started 20 Keys › Key Function Power/ Reset 1 / Lock Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus (press and hold); Reset the device (press and hold for 8-10 seconds until the SAMSUNG logo appears); Lock the touch screen. Menu Open a list of options available on the current sc...

Getting started 21 Indicator icons › Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider. Icon DefinitionNo signalSignal strengthGPRS network connectedEDGE network connectedUMTS network connectedOpen Wi-Fi APs availableWi-Fi AP connectedBluetooth activatedBluetooth heads...

Getting started 23 Icon DefinitionFM radio turned on in the background Error occurred or caution requiredBattery power level 10:00 Current time Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. To avoid scr...

Getting started 24 Control your touch screen with the following actions: Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a menu, ● option, or application. Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than ● 2 seconds to open a pop-up option list. Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left,...

Getting started 25 Get to know the idle screen When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen. From the idle screen, you can view indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and other items.The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle scree...

Getting started 26 Remove items from the idle screen › Tap and hold an item to remove. 1 The trash bin appears at the bottom of the idle screen. Drag the item to the trash bin. 2 When the item turns red, release the item. 3 Use the notifications panel › In Idle mode or while using an application, ta...

Getting started 27 Add or remove panels by using the following features: 2 To remove a panel, tap and hold the thumbnail of a ● panel and drag it to the trash bin at the bottom of the screen.To add a new panel, select ● . To change the order of the panels, tap and hold the ● thumbnail of a panel and...

Getting started 28 Organise applications › You can reorganise the applications in the application list by changing their order or grouping them into categories to suit your preferences and needs. In the application list, press [ 1 ] → Edit → OK . Tap and hold an application. 2 Drag the application i...

Getting started 29 Access recent applications › Press and hold the Home key to view the applications you 1 have accessed recently.Select an application to access. 2 Use the task manager › Your device is a multitasking device. It can run more than one application at the same time. However, multitaski...

Getting started 30 Turn on or off the touch tone › In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Sound → Audible selection . Adjust the volume of the ringtones › Press the Volume key up or down to adjust the ringtone volume. Switch to Silent mode › To mute or unmute your device, do o...

Getting started 31 Select a wallpaper for the idle screen › In Idle mode, press [ 1 ] → Wallpaper → an option. Select an image. 2 Select 3 Save or Set wallpaper . Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device. Adjust the brightness of the display › In...

Getting started 32 Set an unlock pattern In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Location and security → Set up screen lock → Pattern . See the on-screen instructions and example patterns and 2 select Next . Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at least 3 4 dots ...

Getting started 33 Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the device. If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, your SIM ● or USIM card will be blocked. You must enter a PIN unlock key (PUK) to unblock the SIM or USIM card. If you block your SIM or USIM card b...

Getting started 34 Enter text You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypads or by inputting handwriting on the screen. You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages. ► p. 128 Change the keypad type...

Getting started 38 Enter text using the Samsung keypad › Select 1 → Portrait keypad types and select a text input method.You can select one of key input methods (QWERTY or 3x4 keypad) or handwriting input methods.Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on 2 the screen. You can also use ...

Getting started 39 Number Function 6 Start a new line. 7 Insert a space. Enter text using the Swype keypad › Select the first character of a word and drag your finger 1 to the second character without releasing the finger from the screen.Continue until you have finished the word. 2 Release the finge...

Getting started 41 Copy and paste text › While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications. Place the cursor on the text you want to copy. 1 Select 2 . Select 3 Select word or Select all . Drag 4 or to select the text you want. Select 5 Copy to cop...

Getting started 42 Install an application › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Market . Select 2 Accept when the terms and conditions appear. Search for a file or application and download it. 3 Uninstall an application › From the Android Market home screen, press [ 1 ] → My Apps . ...

Getting started 43 To download files from the web, In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Internet . Search for a file or application and download it. 2 To install applications downloaded from websites other than Android Market, you must select Settings → Applications → Unknown sources...

Getting started 44 Activate automatic sync › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Accounts and sync . Select 2 Auto-sync . Select an account. 3 Select the applications you want to synchronise. 4 To exclude applications from automatic synchronisation, clear the check boxes ...

Communication 45 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 or answer a call You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end or reject ca...

Communication 46 Answer a call When a call comes in, drag 1 in any direction until it reaches the border of the circle. When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to mute the ringtone. To end the call, select 2 End call . Reject a call When a call comes in, drag in any direction until it reach...

Communication 47 Use options during a call › You can use the following options while a call is in progress: To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key up or ● down. To place a call on hold, select ● . To retrieve a held call, select . To dial a second call, select ● Add call and then dial a ne...

Communication 48 View and dial missed calls › Your device will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, open the notifications panel and select the missed call. Use additional features › You can use various other call-related features, such as auto rejection...

Communication 49 Use Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode In FDN mode, your device will restrict outgoing calls, except for the numbers stored in the FDN list. To activate FDN mode, In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Call → Additional settings → Fixed Dialing Numbers → Enabl...

Communication 50 Select a call barring option. 2 Enter a call barring password and select 3 OK . Your setting will be sent to the network. 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...

Communication 51 Messaging Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. Sen...

Communication 52 Add recipients of your message. 3 Enter phone numbers or email addresses manually and ● separate them by inserting a semicolon or a comma.Select phone numbers or email addresses from the lists ● by selecting . When you enter an email address, the device will convert the message as a...

Communication 53 Listen to voice mail messages › If you have set missed calls to be diverted to the voice mail server, callers may leave voice messages when you do not answer incoming calls. To access your voice mail inbox and listen to voice mail messages, In Idle mode, open the application list an...

Communication 54 Enter a name or address in the recipient field. 4 Enter a subject and message. 5 To attach an image file, press [ 6 ] → Attach → a file. Select 7 to send the message. View email messages › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Gmail . Select an email message. 2 From t...

Communication 55 Add a label to a message From the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message. 1 Select 2 Change labels . Select a label to add and select 3 OK . Filter messages From the Inbox screen, press [ 1 ] → Go to labels . Select the label of the messages you want to view. 2 Email Learn to send or ...

Communication 56 Send an email message › 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email → an email account.Select 2 . Add recipients of your message. 3 Enter email addresses manually and separate them by ● inserting a semicolon or a comma.Select email addresses from the lists by selectin...

Communication 57 From the message view, use the following options: To move to the next or previous message, select ● or . To move the message to another folder, select ● . To delete the message, select ● . To reply to the message, select ● → Reply . To forward the message to other people, select ● →...

Communication 58 Start a chat › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Talk . Select a friend from the friend list. The chat screen opens. 2 Enter your message and select 3 Send . To insert emoticons, press [ ] → More → Insert smiley . To switch between active chats, press [ 4 ] → Swit...

Entertainment 59 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 640 x 480 pixels. The camera interface appears only in the landscape ● orientation.Tap the screen to hide ...

Entertainment 61 Capture a photo by using preset options for › various scenes Your camera provides you with predefined settings for various scenes. You can simply select the proper mode for your shooting conditions and subjects. For example, when you take photos at night, select the night mode that ...

Entertainment 62 Capture a series of photos › You can easily take a series of photos of moving subjects. This is useful when you are photographing children at play or a sporting event. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Camera to turn on the camera.Rotate the device anti-clockwise ...

Entertainment 63 Customise camera settings › Before taking a photo, select → to access the following options: Option Function Exposure value Adjust the exposure value. Macro Activate Macro mode to take close-up photos. Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera takes a photo. Resolution ...

Entertainment 64 Setting Function GPS Set the camera to include location information for your photos. To improve GPS signals, avoid ● shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed, such as between buildings or in low- lying areas, or in poor weather conditions.Your location may appear on ...

Entertainment 66 Select 6 to start recording. Select 7 to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. The camcorder may not be able to properly record videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed. After recording videos, select to view the recorded videos. To view more videos, scroll lef...

Entertainment 67 Before recording a video, select → to access the following settings: Setting Function Guidelines Display gridlines on the preview screen. Audio recording Turn the audio on or off. Review Set the camera to display the recorded video. Storage Select a memory location for storing recor...

Entertainment 68 View a photo › 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Gallery . Select a folder. 2 To change the view mode, select 3 or at the top right of the screen.Select a photo (with no icon) to view. 4 While viewing a photo, use the following options: To view more photos, scroll...

Entertainment 69 Play a video › 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Gallery . Select a video (with the 2 icon) to play. Control playback with the virtual keys. 3 Videos Learn to use the video player to play various kinds of videos. The video player supports the following file format...

Entertainment 70 Icon FunctionSkip forward; Scan forward in a file (tap and hold). Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected.Adjust the volume. Music Learn to listen to your favourite music while on the go with the music player. The music player supports the followin...

Entertainment 71 Play music › After transferring music files to your device or memory card, In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Music . Select a music category 2 → a music file. Control playback with the following keys: 3 5 6 1 3 2 4 8 7 9 Number Function 1 Activate the 5.1 channel ...

Entertainment 72 Number Function 8 Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (tap and hold). 9 Open the playlist. You can control the music player with a headset. In ● Idle mode, press and hold the headset button to launch the music player. Press the headset button to start or pause playback.SRS CS Headp...

Entertainment 73 Add songs to the quick list › You can add songs to the quick list and save them as a playlist. During playback, press [ ] → Add to quick list to add the current song to the quick list.To go to the quick list, from the music player main screen, select Playlists → Quick list . To save...

Entertainment 74 FM radio Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna. Listen to the FM radio › Plug a headset into the device. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 2 FM radio . The FM rad...

Entertainment 75 Number Function 3 Fine-tune the frequency. 4 Add the current radio station to the favourites list. 5 Adjust the volume. 6 Turn the FM radio off or on. Save a radio station automatically › Plug a headset into the device. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 2 FM radio...

Entertainment 76 Customise FM radio settings › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 FM radio . Press [ 2 ] → Settings . Adjust the following settings to customise your FM radio: 3 Option Function Background playing Set whether or not to run the FM radio in the background while using ...

Personal information 77 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 li...

Personal information 78 Select a memory location. 4 If you have more than one account, select an account to which you want to add the contact.Enter contact information. 5 Select 6 Save to add the contact to memory. Find a contact › 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select .Scroll up or d...

Personal information 79 Create your namecard › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 . Press [ 2 ] → My profile . Press [ 3 ] → Edit . Enter your own personal details. 4 Select 5 Save . You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or email or transferring it via the Bluetoo...

Personal information 80 Select a memory location. 3 If you have more than one account, select an account to which you want to add the contact.Select contacts to copy and select 4 Import . To copy contacts from your device to the SIM or USIM card, In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 ...

Personal information 81 Calendar Learn to create and manage daily, weekly or monthly events, and set alarms to remind yourself of important events. Create an event › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Calendar . Select 2 Tap to create event or press [ ] → Create . If alert messages...

Personal information 82 Select an event to view its details. 3 You can send the event to others by pressing [ ] → Send via → an option. Stop an event alarm › If you set an alarm for a calendar event, the event alarm icon will appear at the specified time. Open the notifications panel from the top of...

Personal information 83 Select a memo to view its details. 3 To use additional features with a memo, select . Option FunctionEdit the memo.Delete the memo.Change the colour of the memo.Lock the memo.Print the memo using a Wi-Fi or USB connection. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung prin...

Personal information 84 When you are finished, select 4 Stop . Your memo is saved automatically.To record more voice memos, select 5 Record again. Play a voice memo › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Voice recorder . Select 2 List . Select a voice memo to play. 3 You can send the...

Web 85 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 files. For details, contact your service provider.The ...

Web 87 Search for information by voice › This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Internet . Select the URL input field. 2 Select 3 and say a keyword into your device’s microphone.The device searches for inform...

Web 88 To send the web address (URL) of the web page to others, ● select Share link . To copy the web address (URL) of the web page, select ● Copy link URL . To delete the bookmark, select ● Delete bookmark . To use the web page as your homepage of the browser, ● select Set as homepage . Access the ...

Web 89 Press [ 3 ] → Search . Enter a keyword for the location and select 4 . To search for a location by voice, select .Select the location you want to view details. 5 To view a list of all results for your search, select ● . To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread ● them apart. To z...

Web 90 Select 6 . The route is indicated on the map. To view only the single part of the route, select or . When you are finished, press [ 7 ] → Clear Map . Latitude Learn to share your location with your friends and view friends’ locations via Google Latitude ™ . This feature may be unavailable dep...

Web 91 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 1 Places . Select a category. 2 Your device searches for places around your current location that are related to the ...

Web 92 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Navigation . If you are launching this application for the first time, 2 select Accept . Enter your destination by using one of the following 3 methods: Speak Destination ● : Speak your destination such as “Navigate to destination.” Type De...

Web 93 Share videos › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 YouTube . Select a video. 2 Select 3 → an option. Upload videos › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 YouTube . Press [ 2 ] → Upload and select a video. Skip to step 8. If you want to upload new videos, selec...

Web 94 Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of applications directly to your device. 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...

Web 95 News & Weather Learn to view the weather information and read top news and other news articles. View the weather information › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 News & Weather . Select 2 Weather at the top of the screen. Your device searches for your current locatio...

Connectivity 96 Connectivity Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 10 m without requiring a physical connection.You do not need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth. If the devices are w...

Connectivity 97 Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled › devices In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Wireless and network → Bluetooth settings → Search for devices . Select a device. 2 Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the 3 other device’s Bluetooth PI...

Connectivity 98 › Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Wireless and network → Bluetooth settings → Visible . Your device is visible to other Bluetooth devices for specified period.You can set the duration that your device i...

Connectivity 99 › Activate the Wi-Fi feature In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and network → Wi-Fi settings → Wi-Fi . The Wi-Fi feature running in the background will consume battery power. To preserve battery power, activate the feature only when needed. Find an...

Connectivity 100 Connect to a Wi-Fi AP using a Wi-Fi Protected › Setup (WPS) Using WPS, you can connect to a secured network.To connect to a Wi-Fi AP with a WPS button, In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Wireless and network → Wi-Fi settings . Select 2 WPS button connect...

Connectivity 101 Send data via Wi-Fi › Select a file or item, such as a memo, media file, or web 1 address, from an appropriate application or My files.Select an option for sending data via Wi-Fi. 2 The method for selecting an option may vary by data type. Search for and select another device. 3 Rec...

Connectivity 102 Adjust the following settings to customise the DLNA 3 feature: Option Function Device name Enter a name for your device as a media server. Share videos Turn on video sharing with other DLNA-enabled devices. Share photos Turn on image sharing with other DLNA-enabled devices. Share mu...

Connectivity 103 Play files of one device on the other device › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 AllShare . Select 2 Remote device . Your device automatically searches for DLNA-enabled devices.Select a device as the media server—the one that 3 contains media files.Select a media ...

Connectivity 104 Select 5 Configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot to configure network settings to use your device as an access point: Option Function Network SSID View and edit the device name that will be shown to external devices. Security Select the security type. When you are finished, select 6 Save ....

Connectivity 105 GPS Your device is equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. Learn to activate location services.To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions: between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, or ● inside buildings in poor w...

Connectivity 106 Option Function Use sensor aiding Use sensors to enhance pedestrian positioning when the GPS signal is obstructed. There may be variations between the sensor estimates and your actual location. PC connections Learn to connect your device to a PC with a USB cable in USB connection mo...

Connectivity 107 › 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. The file direct...

Connectivity 108 VPN connections You can create virtual private networks (VPN) and connect to your private network securely through a public network, such as the internet. Your device should already be configured with internet access. If you have trouble accessing the internet, you need to edit conn...

Connectivity 109 Option Function Set L2TP secret Enter the L2TP secret password. Set user certificate Select a user certificate that the VPN server uses to identify you. You can import certificates from the VPN server or download from the web. Set CA certificate Select a certificate authority (CA) c...

Tools 110 Tools Clock Learn to set and control alarms and world clocks. You can also use the stopwatch and the timer. Set a new alarm › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Clock → Alarm . Select 2 Create alarm or press [ ] → Create . Set alarm details. 3 Select the check box next to...

Tools 111 Delete an alarm › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Clock → Alarm . Press [ 2 ] → Delete . Select alarms to delete. 3 Select 4 Delete . Create a world clock › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Clock → World clock . Select 2 Add city or press [ ] → Add ...

Tools 112 Use the count-down timer › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Clock → Timer . Set the length of time to count down. 2 Select 3 Start to begin the countdown. When the timer expires, drag 4 in any direction until it reaches the border of the circle. Calculator Learn to perf...

Tools 113 Kies air Kies air allows you to connect a PC to your device via Wi-Fi. From the PC browser, you can view and control media files, contacts, messages, and any other data saved on your device. Customise Kies air settings › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Kies air . Press...

Tools 114 Select 3 Allow (if necessary). When connected, you will see your device data on the PC’s web browser.To end the connection, select 4 Stop . Downloads Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Downloads . To open a d...

Tools 115 My files Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images, videos, music, sound clips, and other types of files stored in your device and memory card. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 My files . Select a folder. 2 To return to the Home directory, select ● Home . To...

Tools 116 Task Manager With the task manager, you can view currently running applications and memory information. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Task Manager . Use the following options: 2 Active applications ● : View the list of all the applications currently running on your d...

Tools 117 Create a new document › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 ThinkFree Office . If you are launching this application for the first time, 2 select Accept . Select 3 Activate now → Close to activate ThinkFree Office. Select 4 My Docs . Press [ 5 ] → New → a document type. En...

Tools 118 Manage documents online › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 ThinkFree Office . Select 2 Online . Enter your user name and password to access your 3 account, and then select Sign in . View and manage your documents on the server as 4 desired. Voice Search Learn to use the...

Settings 119 Settings Access the Settings menu In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings . Select a setting category and select an option. 2 Wireless and network Change the settings for wireless network connections. Flight mode › Disable all wireless functions on your device. You...

Settings 120 Kies via Wi-Fi › Connect your device to Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi. Bluetooth settings › Bluetooth ● : Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off. ► p. 96 Device name ● : Set a Bluetooth name for your device. Visible ● : Set your device to be visible to other Bluetooth devices. Visible t...

Settings 121 Mobile networks › Use packet data ● : Set to allow packet switched data networks for network services. Data roaming ● : Set the device to connect to another network when you are roaming or your home network is not available. Access Point Names ● : Set up access point names (APNs). Netwo...

Settings 122 ● Turn on proximity sensor : Set to turn on the proximity sensor during a call. Call forwarding ● : Divert incoming calls to another number. Additional settings ● : Caller ID - : Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls. Call barring - : Block incoming or outgoing call...

Settings 123 Phone ringtone ● : Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls. Notification ringtone ● : Select a ringtone to alert you to events, such as incoming messages and missed calls. Audible touch tones ● : Set the device to sound when you touch the keys on the dialling screen. Audible se...

Settings 124 Screen timeout ● : Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s backlight. Touch key light duration ● : Set the duration for the touch key backlight. Power saving Custom power saving mode ● : Automatically activate Power saving mode when the battery is low. C...

Settings 125 Location and security Change the settings for securing your device and the SIM or USIM card, and GPS functionality. Use wireless networks ● : Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks for finding your location. Use GPS satellites ● : Set to use the GPS satellite for finding your location....

Settings 126 Visible passwords ● : Set the device to display your password as you enter. Select device administrators ● : View device administrators installed on your device. You can activate device administrators to apply new policies to your device. Use secure credentials ● : Use certificates and ...

Settings 127 Development ● : USB debugging - : Select to connect your device to a PC by using a USB cable. This is for application development. Stay awake - : Set the device’s screen to stay on while charging the battery. Allow mock locations - : Allow mock locations and service information to be se...

Settings 128 Storage View memory information for your device and memory card. You can also format the USB storage and the memory card. Formatting a memory card will permanently delete all data from the memory card. Language and keyboard Change the settings for text input. › Select language Select a ...

Settings 129 Show tips - : Set the device to automatically display tips for your actions when available. Auto-spacing - : Set the device to automatically insert a space between words. Auto-capitalization - : Set the device to automatically capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark, ...

Settings 130 Handwriting setting ● : Customise the settings for Handwriting mode, such as recognition time, pen thickness, or pen colour. About ● : View the Samsung Chinese IME keypad information. Samsung keypad › Portrait keypad types ● : Select the default input method, such as the QWERTY keyboard...

Settings 131 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. T...

Settings 132 Accessibility services ● : Select an accessibility application to use. This option is available only when you downloaded accessibility applications on your device. Assistive light ● : Turn the assistive light on or off. You can use this feature for better vision when you use the camera....

Settings 133 About phone Access information about your device, check the device’s status, and update the device system.

Troubleshooting 134 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: Password When the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set for the device. PIN When u...

Troubleshooting 135 The touch screen responds slowly or improperly If your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not responding properly, try the following: Remove any protective covers from the touch screen. ● Protective covers may prevent the device from recognising your inputs and are...

Troubleshooting 136 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 Ensure that your device is...

Troubleshooting 137 The device beeps and the battery icon flashes Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the device. The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold- ● coloured contacts with a clean, soft...

Troubleshooting 138 Error messages appear when launching the FM radio The FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device uses the headset cable as an antenna. Without a headset connected, the FM radio will be unable to receive radio stations. To use the FM radio, first ensure that the headset is...

Troubleshooting 139 Another Bluetooth device is not located Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on ● your device. Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on ● the device you wish to connect to, if necessary. Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device a...

Safety precautions 140 Safety precautions To prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of the following information before using your device. Warning: Prevent electric shock, fire, and explosion Do not use damaged power cords or plugs, or loose electrical sockets Do no...

Safety precautions 141 Never place batteries or devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave • ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to high • external pressure, which can lead to an internal short ci...

Safety precautions 143 Comply with all safety warnings and regulations regarding mobile device usage while operating a vehicle While driving, safely operating the vehicle is your first responsibility. Never use your mobile device while driving, if it is prohibited by law. For your safety and the saf...

Safety precautions 144 Proper care and use of your mobile device Keep your device dry Humidity and all types of liquids may damage device parts or electronic • circuits.Do not turn on your device if it is wet. If your device is already on, turn it off • and remove the battery immediately (if the dev...

Safety precautions 148 Handle SIM cards or memory cards with care Do not remove a card while the device is transferring or accessing • information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or device.Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and electrical noise from...

Safety precautions 149 Disclaimer Some content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are protected by copyright, patent, trademark and/or other intellectual property laws. Such content and services are provided solely for your personal noncommercial use. You may not...