Samsung GT-S6500 - User Manual

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 15 Charge with a USB cable › Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on. Plug one end (micro-USB) of the USB cable into the 1 multifunction jack.Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on a 2 PC. Depending on the type of USB cable you are using, it may take some time be...

Assembling 16 Open the cover of the memory card slot on the side of the 1 device.Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts 2 facing up. Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it 3 locks in place.Close the cover of the memory card slot. 4 Remove the memory card › Before removin...

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 or cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions. Memory card slot Volume key Menu key Earpiece GPS antenna 1 Speaker Camera lens Main antenna Power/Reset/ Lock key Proximity sensor Tou...

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 pausedFM radio turned on in the backgroundError occurred or caution requiredBattery power level 10:00 AM Current time Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn ba...

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, tap...

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 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 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 one of the following: In Idle mode, open the application list and select ● → Keypad and tap and hold . Open the notificatio...

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 Lock your SIM or USIM card › You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Location and security → Set up SIM card lock → Lock SIM card . Enter your PIN and select 2 OK . Once the...

Getting started 34 Enter your email address and password for your Samsung 3 account and select Sign in . To create a Samsung account, select Sign up . Select 4 Alert message recipients . Enter the password for your Samsung account again and 5 select OK . Enter a phone number including a country code...

Getting started 36 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 finger on the last character. 3 When the word displays corr...

Getting started 38 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 39 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 40 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 41 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 42 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 43 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 44 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 45 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 46 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 47 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 48 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 49 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 50 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 51 Enter a name or address in the recipient field. 3 Enter a subject and message. 4 To attach an image file, press [ 5 ] → Attach → a file. Select 6 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 52 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 53 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 54 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 55 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 56 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 57 Entertainment Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels (3.2 megapixels) and videos at resolutions up to 640 x 480 pixels. The camera interface appears only in the landscape ● orientation.Tap the screen to hid...

Entertainment 59 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 60 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 61 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 63 Record a video › 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 Select 3 to switch to the camcorder. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary 4 adjustments. 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Number Functi...

Entertainment 64 Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. 5 The zoom function may be unavailable when recording in the highest resolution. 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 car...

Entertainment 65 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 66 View a photo › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 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 67 Play a video › 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Gallery . Select a video (with the 2 icon) to play. Rotate the device to landscape view. 3 Control playback with the virtual keys. 4 Videos Learn to use the video player to play various kinds of videos. The video pl...

Entertainment 68 Control playback with the following icons: 4 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 (tap and hold).Activate t...

Entertainment 69 Add music files to your device › Start by transferring files to your device or memory card: Download from the wireless web. ● ► p. 84 Download from a PC with Samsung Kies. ● ► p. 106 Receive via Bluetooth. ● ► p. 98 Copy to your memory card. ● ► p. 107 Play music › After transferrin...

Entertainment 71 Create a playlist › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Music . Select 2 Playlists . 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 ...

Entertainment 72 Adjust the following settings to customise your music 3 player: Option Function Equaliser Select a default equaliser type. Sound effects Select a sound effect. Music menu Select music categories to display on the music library screen. Visualisation Display an animated visualisation ...

Entertainment 74 Save a radio station automatically › Plug a headset into the device. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 2 FM radio . Press [ 3 ] → Scan → a scanning option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically.Select the radio station you want from the all...

Entertainment 75 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 76 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 77 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 78 Create your namecard › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 . Press [ 2 ] → My profile . Enter your own personal details. 3 Select 4 Save . You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature. ...

Personal information 79 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 export contacts › To import contact files (in vcf ...

Personal information 80 Create an event › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Calendar . Select 2 Tap to create event or press [ ] → Create . Enter the details of the event as required. 3 Select 4 Save . View events › To change the calendar view, In Idle mode, open the application l...

Personal information 81 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 82 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 83 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 84 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 86 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 87 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 88 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.Press [ 3 ] → Search . Enter a keyword for the location and select 4 . To search for ...

Web 89 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 90 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 91 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 92 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 Market You can download games, ringtones, or other applications from the Android Market. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Market . If you are launching this application for the first time, 2 sele...

Web 95 Read news articles › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 News & Weather . Scroll left to a news topic at the top of the screen. 2 Select an article to open it. 3 To add news topics, press [ ] → Settings → News settings → Select news topics .

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 → Scan devices . Select a device. 2 Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the 3 other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if ...

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 R...

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 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 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 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 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 t...

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 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 114 Change the following options: 3 Option Function Device name Enter a name for your device as a media server. 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 Selec...

Tools 116 Tags Your device allows you to read Near Field Communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products, such as web addresses or service call numbers. The NFC feature is a short-range high frequency wireless connectivity technology that allows your mobile device to read and write ...

Tools 117 Make a purchase with the NFC feature › Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile payment service. To register or get details about the service, contact your service provider.To make a purchase with the NFC feature, Place the centre of the back co...

Tools 118 Thinkfree Office Learn to create and view document files on your device. If you have an account with the Thinkfree web service, you can manage documents online. This application supports the following file formats: doc, docx, txt, hwp, rtf, xls, xlsx, csv, ppt, pptx, pps, pdf. Create a new...

Tools 119 Select a text encoding type (if necessary). 3 View and edit the document as desired. 4 To zoom in or out, use the two finger zoom; Place your ● two fingers on the screen and slowly pinch or spread apart.To open the toolbar to edit the document (word, text, or ● excel file), press [ ] → Edi...

Tools 120 Voice Search Learn to use the voice command feature to dial a number, send a message, or search for locations and information by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Voice Search . If you a...

Settings 121 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 122 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 123 NFC › Activate or deactivate the NFC feature. ► p. 116 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 Poi...

Settings 124 The power key ends calls - : Set the device to end a call when you press the Power key. ● 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 ...

Settings 125 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 126 Power saving Custom power saving mode ● : Automatically activate Power saving mode when the battery is low. Custom power saving mode settings ● : Power saving on at - : Select a power level at which the device will automatically switch to Power saving mode. Turn off Wi-Fi - : Deactivate...

Settings 128 Set password ● : Create and confirm a password for accessing credentials. Clear storage ● : Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password. Applications Change the settings for managing installed applications. Unknown sources ● : Select to download applications fro...

Settings 129 Accounts and sync Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation. Background data ● : Select this setting to use the auto sync feature. The auto sync will run in the background without opening applications and synchronise data. Auto-sync ● : Set the...

Settings 130 Language and keyboard Change the settings for text input. › Select language Select a display language for all menus and applications. Select input method › Select a default keypad type for text input. Swype › Set the device to use the Swype keypad. Select Input Method ● : Change the key...

Settings 131 Show complete trace - : Set to display the trace of your dragging on the keyboard. Word suggestion - : Set the device to display suggestions while you are entering text. This feature is available only for English. Speed vs. accuracy - : Set the balance for the speed and accuracy. Reset ...

Settings 132 Keypad sweeping ● : Enable or disable the keypad sweeping feature for the text input mode. You can switch between input modes by scrolling left or right on the keypad. Auto-capitalization ● : Set the device to automatically capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark, suc...

Settings 133 Driving mode settings ● : Specify applications to use in Driving mode. Always use my settings ● : Set to use the speech rate and language settings you specify over the settings saved in applications. Default engine ● : Set the speech synthesis engine to be used for spoken text. Install ...

Settings 134 Select time zone ● : Set your home time zone. Set time ● : Set the current time manually. Use 24-hour format ● : Set to the time to be displayed in 24- hour format. Select date format ● : Select a date format. About phone Access information about your device and check the device’s statu...

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 151 Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic a...

Safety precautions 152 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...

Index 153 Index access codes 135alarms deactivating 111 stopping 110 AllShare 101auto rejection 45battery charging 12 installing 10 Bluetooth activating 96 finding and pairing with devices 97 receiving data 98 sending data 97 brightness, display 31calculator 112calendar creating events 80 viewing ev...