Samsung SCH-I559 - Manual

Contents 5 Contents Assembling ............................................. 9 Unpack .................................................................. 9Install the RUIM card and battery ................... 9Charge the battery ........................................... 11Insert a memory card (opti...

Assembling 9 Assembling Unpack Check your product box for the following items: Mobile device • Battery • Travel adapter (charger) • User manual • Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. The...

Assembling 11 Charge the battery Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery.You can charge the device with the provided travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a PC data cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables...

Assembling 12 Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power 3 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 13 Plug one end (micro-USB) of the PC data cable into the 2 multifunction jack.Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port 3 on a PC. Depending on the type of PC data cable you are using, it may take some time before charging begins. When the battery is fully charged (the batt...

Assembling 15 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 → SD card and phone storage → Unmount SD card → OK → Format SD card → Format SD card → Erase everything ....

Getting started 17 Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, Press and hold [ 1 ]. If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the 2 on-screen instructions to set up your device. To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and select Power off . Follow all posted ...

Getting started 18 Keys › Key Function Power/ Lock Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus (press and hold); Lock the touch screen. Menu Open a list of options available on the current screen. Home Return to the idle screen; Open the list of recent applications (press and hold). ...

Getting started 19 Icon DefinitionSpeakerphone activated Missed call Synchronised with the web Uploading data Downloading dataConnected to PCMobile AP activated No RUIM cardNew text or multimedia messageNew email message Indicator icons › Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region ...

Getting started 20 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 scratching the touch screen, do not use • sharp tools.Do not allow the touch screen to come into • contact with other electrical...

Getting started 21 Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom • in or out while viewing photos or web pages. Your device turns off the touch screen when you • do not use the device for a specified period. You can adjust the backlight time. In Idle mode, • open the application list and se...

Getting started 22 Shortcuts • : Add shortcuts to items, such as applications, bookmarks, and contacts. Folders • : Create a new folder or add folders for your contacts. Wallpapers • : Set a background image. Move items on the idle screen › Tap and hold an item to move until the item appears 1 grey....

Getting started 23 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 remo...

Getting started 24 Press [ 4 ] to return to the previous screen; Press the Home key to return to the idle screen. Your device has a built-in motion sensor that detects its orientation. If you rotate the device while using some features, the interface will automatically switch to landscape view. To s...

Getting started 25 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 26 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 shortcuts panel from the top of the screen and • select Silent . Press and hold [ • ] and select Silent mode . ...

Getting started 27 Set a screen lock › You can lock the touch screen with an unlock pattern or password to prevent unauthorised people from using the device without your permission. Once you set a screen lock, your device will require • an unlock code each time you turn it on or unlock the touch scr...

Getting started 28 Enter a new PIN (numeric) and select 2 Continue . Enter the PIN again and select 3 OK . Set an unlock password In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock → Password . Enter a new password (alphanumeric) and select 2 OK ....

Getting started 29 Change the keyboard type › You can change the keyboard type. Tap and hold the text input field and select Input method → a keyboard type (Swype or Samsung keypad). Enter text using the Swype keyboard › Select the first character of a word and drag your finger 1 to the second chara...

Getting started 31 You can also use the following keys: 5 4 6 7 1 2 3 Number Function 1 Change case. 2 Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode. 3 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 ...

Getting started 32 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 where you want to start. 1 Tap and hold the text input field. 2 Select 3 Select text from the option list. Tap on the place where you want ...

Getting started 33 Select 4 Install (for free items) or Buy . If you select Install , select OK to download the item immediately.If you select Buy , you need to enter your credit card information. Follow the on-screen instructions. Uninstall an application › From the Android Market home screen, sele...

Getting started 34 Synchronise data You can synchronise data with various web servers and back up or restore your data.Once the synchronisation is completed, your device stays connected to the web. If any change is made on the web, the updated information will appear on your device and will automati...

Getting started 35 Synchronise data manually › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Accounts and sync . Select an account. 2 Press [ 3 ] → Sync now . Your device will start synchronising the data you set for synchronisation. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete th...

Communication 36 Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features. Make and answer a call › You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end, or reject ...

Communication 37 Reject a call When a call comes in, drag left until it reaches the dot. The caller will hear a busy tone. Call an international number In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 → Keypad , and tap and hold 0 to insert an international call prefix. Enter the complete number...

Communication 38 To open the phonebook, press [ • ] → Contacts . To add a memo, press [ • ] → Memo . View and dial missed calls › Your device will display calls you have missed. To dial the number of a missed call, open the shortcuts panel and select the missed call notification. Use additional feat...

Communication 40 Select a log to view its details. 3 From the detail view, you can dial the number, send a message to the number or add the number to the phonebook. Messaging Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received. You ...

Communication 41 Select contacts and select 3 Add . Select 4 Tap to compose and enter your message text. To insert emoticons, press [ ] → Insert smiley . Select 5 → an option and add an item. You can select a file from the file list or create a new photo, video, or sound.Press [ 6 ] → Add subject an...

Communication 42 Send an email message › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Gmail . Press [ 2 ] → Compose . 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 em...

Communication 43 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 . Add a star to a message From the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message. 1 Select 2 Add star . The star icon next to the message is activated. Fil...

Communication 44 Send an email message › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Email → an email account. Press [ 2 ] → Compose . Select 3 Contacts . You can enter an email address manually or select one from the logs or contact groups by selecting another option.Select the Cc/Bcc fiel...

Communication 45 From the message view, use the following options: To reply to the message, press [ • ] → Reply . To forward the message to other people, press [ • ] → Forward . To delete the message, press [ • ] → Delete . To move the message to another folder, press [ • ] → Move to . To load image...

Communication 46 Start a chat › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Talk . Select a friend from the friend list. The chat screen 2 opens.Enter your message and select 3 Send . To insert emoticons, press [ ] → More → Insert smiley . To switch between active chats, press [ 4 ] → Switc...

Entertainment 48 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 320 x 240 pixels.To use the camera, you must first insert a memory card. The camera interface appears on...

Entertainment 50 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 . Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. 2 Select 3 → Smile shot . Make any necessa...

Entertainment 51 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Camera . Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. 2 Select 3 → Panorama . Make any necessary adjustments. 4 Select 5 to take the first photo. Slowly move the device in any direction and align the 6 green frame with the ...

Entertainment 52 Customise camera settings › Before taking a photo, select → to access the following options: Option Function Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera takes a photo. Resolution Change the resolution option. White balance Adjust the colour balance according to lighting c...

Entertainment 53 Record a video › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 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. 5 6 7 2 3 4 1 Before taking a photo, select → t...

Entertainment 55 Option Function Effects Apply a special effect, such as sepia or black and white tones. Video quality Set the quality level for your videos. Adjust Adjust contrast, saturation, and sharpness. Before recording a video, select → to access the following settings: Setting Function Guide...

Entertainment 56 To zoom in or out, select • or . You can also tap the screen with two fingers and spread them apart (move your fingers closer together to zoom out).To start a slideshow in the selected folder, select • Slideshow . Tap the screen to stop the slideshow. Play a video › In Idle mode, op...

Entertainment 57 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 1 2 3 5 7 4 6 Select a folder. 2 Select an image or video fil...

Entertainment 58 You can control playback with a headset: Press the headset button to play or pause playback. You can also press and hold the headset button to launch the music player. Create a playlist › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Music . Select a category 2 → a music file...

Entertainment 59 Press [ 3 ] → Settings . Adjust the following settings to customise your music 4 player: Option Function 5.1 channel Set whether or not to activate the virtual 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected. Equaliser Select a default equaliser type. Use the party shu...

Entertainment 60 Control the FM radio with the following keys: 3 3 2 1 4 5 3 Number Function 1 Turn off the FM radio; Select to turn on the FM radio. 2 Change the frequency. 3 Search for an available radio station. FM radio Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio...

Entertainment 61 Add a radio station to the favourites list › Plug a headset into the device. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 2 FM radio . Select 3 to turn on the FM radio. Scroll to the radio station you want. 4 Select 5 to add to the favourites list. You can add a name for a r...

Entertainment 62 Option Function Show station ID Set whether or not to show the station ID on the FM radio screen; Station IDs are available only from radio stations that provide this information. Alternative frequency Set whether or not the FM radio attempts to retune a radio station when the curre...

Personal information 63 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 64 Select a location number 3 → a contact. You can quickly dial this number by touching and holding the location number from the dialling screen. Create your namecard › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 . Press [ 2 ] → My profile . Enter your own personal deta...

Personal information 65 Press [ 2 ] → Create . Enter a name and select a ringtone for the group. 3 Select 4 Save . Copy contacts › To copy contacts from the RUIM card to your device, In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 . Press [ 2 ] → Import/Export → Import from RUIM card . Select c...

Personal information 66 To export contacts from your device to a memory card, In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 . Press [ 2 ] → Import/Export → Export to SD card . Select 3 Yes to confirm. View the communication log › You can view the communication log of calls, messages, email or...

Personal information 67 View events › To change the calendar view, In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Calendar . Press [ 2 ] and select Day , Week , or Month . To view events of a specific date, In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Calendar . Select a date on the ca...

Personal information 68 Select 2 Create memo or press [ ] → Create . Enter your memo text. 3 Press [ 4 ] to hide the keypad. Select a colour to change a background colour. 5 Select 6 Save . View memos › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Memo . Select a memo to view its details. 2 ...

Personal information 69 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 voice memo to others by pressing [ ] → Share . Voice recorder Learn to operate your device’s voice recorder.To use the voi...

Web 70 Web Web services require a data connection. Contact your operator to choose the best data plan. Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. You may incur additional charges for accessing the • web and downloading media. For details, contact your service provider.The web br...

Web 72 From the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark and use the following options: To open the web page in the current window, select • Open . To open the web page in a new window, select • Open in new window . To edit the bookmark details, select • Edit bookmark . To add the bookmark shortcut to...

Web 73 between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, • or inside buildingsin poor weather • around high voltage or electromagnetic fields • Do not touch the internal antenna area or cover this area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions.This feature may be unavailabl...

Web 74 Enter a keyword for the location and select 4 . To search for a location by voice, select • . To zoom in or out, select • or . To add layers to the map, select • . To add a star to the location, select the balloon of the location name → . Get directions to a specific destination › In Idle mod...

Web 75 Select friends you want to add or enter an email 3 address, and select Add friends → Yes . When your friend accepts your invitation, you can share locations.Press [ 4 ] → See map . Your friends’ locations are marked with their photos on the map. Places Learn to search for a place around you. ...

Web 76 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. Contacts • : Select your destination from addresses of your contacts. Starred P...

Web 77 Watch videos › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 YouTube . Select 2 Accept to confirm, if you are launching this application for the first time.Select a video from the list. 3 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. 4 Control playback with the following keys: 5 ...

Web 78 Select 5 to start recording. Select 6 to stop recording. Select 7 Save to upload the video that you have recorded.Enter your user name and password and select 8 Sign in . News & Weather Learn to view the weather information and read top news and other news articles. View the weather infor...

Web 79 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...

Connectivity 81 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 83 › Activate the WLAN feature In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and networks → Wi-Fi settings → Wi-Fi . An active WLAN running in the background will consume battery power. To preserve battery power, activate the WLAN only when needed. Find and conn...

Connectivity 84 Activate the mobile AP feature › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Wireless and networks → Tethering and portable hotspot → Mobile AP . Select 2 Mobile AP to activate the mobile AP feature. Select 3 Mobile AP settings → Configure mobile AP to customise t...

Connectivity 85 Select 3 USB tethering to activate the USB tethering feature.Your device shares the mobile network connection on your PC.To stop sharing the network connection, clear the check box next to USB tethering . The sharing method for the network connection may differ depending on the PC’s ...

Connectivity 86 › 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 directo...

Connectivity 87 Your device should already be configured with internet access. If you have trouble accessing the internet, you need to edit connections. If you are not sure about the connection information to enter, ask your service provider. Set up VPN connections › In Idle mode, open the applicati...

Connectivity 88 Option Function Set CA certificate Select a certificate authority (CA) certificate that the VPN server uses to identify you. You can import certificates from the VPN server or download from the web. DNS search domains Enter the domain name server (DNS) address. Connect to a private n...

Tools 89 Tools Clock Learn to use clock display on the Idle screen, and set and control alarms for important events. Use the clock display › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Clock . While using the clock display, use the following 2 features: To create or delete an alarm, select ...

Tools 90 Supported file formats › Type Format Image bmp, gif, jpg, png, wbmp, agif Video 3gp, mp4 (Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264) Music mp3, ogg, aac. 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 y...

Tools 91 Quickoffice Learn to view Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF files on your memory card. Open a Quickoffice document › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Quickoffice . Select a Quickoffice program. 2 Select 3 SD Card → a document file. To create and edit Word, Excel, and Powe...

Tools 92 Task manager With the task manager, you can view currently running applications, package size of applications, and memory information, and monitor the RAM memory. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Task manager . Use the following options: 2 Active applications • : View th...

Tools 93 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 . Select 2 ...

Settings 94 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 networks Change the settings for wireless network connections. Flight mode › Disable all wireless functions on your device. You...

Settings 95 Data roaming • : Set the device to connect another network when you are roaming or your home network is not available. Access • Point Names : Add access point names (APNs). You can reset your APN settings to the factory default values. Dial • Up Networking : Connect to data services usin...

Settings 96 Call waiting • : Specify options for handling an incoming call when you are already on a call. Voice privacy • : Set whether to encrypt your calls to prevent your call conversations from being eavesdropped. International prefix › Set prefix numbers for international call services and act...

Settings 97 Display Change the settings for the display. Wallpapers • Home screen wallpaper - : Select a background image for the idle screen. Lock screen wallpaper - : Select a background image for the screen lock. Font style • : Change the font type for the display text. You can download fonts fro...

Settings 98 Location and security Change the settings for securing your device and the RUIM card, and GPS functionality. Use wireless networks • : Set to use WLAN and/or mobile networks for finding your location. Use GPS satellites • : Set to use the GPS satellite for finding your location. Set scre...

Settings 99 Applications Change the settings for managing installed applications. Unknown sources • : Select to download applications from any source. If you do not select this option, you can download applications only from Android Market. Manage applications • : Access the list of the applications...

Settings 100 Privacy Change the settings for managing your settings and data. Back up my data • : Back up your device’s settings to the Google server. Automatic restore • : Set the device to restore applications’ data you backed up when they are installed in your device. Factory data reset • : Reset...

Settings 101 Language and keyboard Change the settings for text input. › Select language Select a display language for all menus and applications. Swype › Language • : Select a language for text input. You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, you should change the writing language to ...

Settings 102 Tutorial • : Learn how to enter text faster with the Swype keyboard. Version • : View version information. Samsung keypad › Portrait keypad types • : Select the default input method, such as the QWERTY keyboard, traditional keypad, or handwriting screen. Input languages • : Select langu...

Settings 103 Voice input and output Change the settings for the voice recognition and the text- to-speech feature. Voice recognizer 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 104 Accessibility Change the settings for accessibility features. Accessibility • : Activate an accessibility application you have downloaded, such as Talkback or Kickback, which provides voice, melody, or vibration feedback. Power button ends call • : Set the device to end a call when you ...

Settings 105 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, check the device’s status, a...

Troubleshooting 106 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 107 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 110 Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or • delet...

Troubleshooting 111 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 112 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 socketsDo not...

Safety precautions 113 Do not use your device near other electronic devices Most electronic devices use radio frequency signals. Your device may interfere with other electronic devices. Do not use your device near a pacemaker Avoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker if • possible,...

Safety precautions 114 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 115 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.When wet, remove the battery without turning on your device. Dry • your device with a towel and take it to a service centre.Liquids...

Safety precautions 119 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information Your device conforms to U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and telecommunications equipment. These standards prevent the sale ...

Safety precautions 120 TIMELINESS, LEGALITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS DEVICE AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT, FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AT...