Samsung YP-G70 - Manual

Contents 6 Contents Assembling ........................................... 10 Unpack ................................................................ 10Charge the battery ........................................... 11Insert a memory card (optional) ................... 13 Getting started ...............

Assembling 10 Assembling Unpack Check your product box for the following items: Mobile device • Travel adapter (charger) • PC data cable • Headset • Quick start guide • Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manuf...

Assembling 11 Charge with the 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. Charge the battery Before using the devi...

Assembling 12 When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is 3 no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the device and then from the power outlet. To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in use. The travel adapter does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the trave...

Assembling 14 Remove the memory card › Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. In Idle mode, select 1 Applications → Settings → SD card and device storage → Unmount SD card . Open the cover to the memory card slot on the top of 2 the device.Push the memory card gently until...

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 Applications → Settings → SD card and device storage → Unmount SD card → Format SD Card → Format SD card → Erase eve...

Getting started 16 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 17 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; Open the quick search bar (press and hold). Home Return to the idle screen; Open the li...

Getting started 18 Icon DefinitionAlarm activated Event notification Silent mode activated Flight mode activated Vibration mode activatedMusic playback in progressMusic playback paused FM radio turned on in the background Error occurred or caution requiredBattery power level 10:00 Current time Indic...

Getting started 19 For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the • screen protection film before using your device.Your touch screen has a layer that detects small • electrical charges emitted by the human body. For best performance, tap the touch screen with your fingertip. The touch screen will ...

Getting started 20 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 your device’s status and access applications.The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen. › Add items to the id...

Getting started 21 Use the shortcuts panel › In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator icons area and drag your finger down to open the shortcuts panel. You can activate or deactivate wireless connection features and access a list of notifications, such as new email messages, upc...

Getting started 22 Access applications To access your device’s applications, In Idle mode, select 1 Applications to access the application list.Scroll left or right to another application screen. 2 Select an application. 3 When you use applications provided by Google, • you must have a Google accoun...

Getting started 23 Drag the application icon to the location you want. 3 You can move an application icon to another main menu screen.Press [ 4 ] → Save . To change the order of the main menu screens, In the application list, place your two fingers on the 1 screen and pinch.Tap and hold the thumbnai...

Getting started 24 Customise your device Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences. Set the current time and date › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Date and time . Set the time and date and change other options. 2 Turn on or off the touch t...

Getting started 26 Set an unlock pattern In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock → Pattern . See the on-screen instructions and example patterns 2 and select Next (if necessary). Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at 3 le...

Getting started 27 Change the keyboard type › You can change the keyboard type. Tap and hold the text input field and select Input method → a keyboard type. 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 (...

Getting started 29 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 to end. 4 Tap and hold the highlighted text. 5 Select 6 Copy to copy, or Cut to cut the text onto the clipboard.In another ap...

Getting started 30 Select an item category 3 → an item. 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...

Getting started 31 To install applications downloaded from websites other than Android Market, you must select Settings → Applications → Unknown sources . Synchronise data You can synchronise data with various web servers and back up or restore your data.Once the synchronisation is completed, your d...

Getting started 32 Select the applications you want to synchronise. 4 To exclude applications from automatic synchronisation, clear the check boxes next to the applications you want. Synchronise data manually › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Accounts and sync . Selec...

Communication 33 Communication Qik Video You can make live video calls and share your videos with others online or by video mail. You can also save videos to show them to your friends and family later. You cannot make a call when a Bluetooth headset is connected. In Menu mode, select 1 Qik Video → L...

Communication 34 To add a star to the message, select • . To view an attachment, select • Preview . To save it to your memory card, select Download . To archive the message, select • Archive . To delete the message, select • Delete . To move to the previous or next message, select • or . Organise em...

Communication 35 Enter your email address and password. 2 Select 3 Next (for general email accounts) or Manual setup (for other company email accounts). Follow the on-screen instructions. 4 When you are finished setting up the email account, the email messages are downloaded to your device. If you h...

Communication 36 View an email message › When you open an email account, you can view previously retrieved emails offline or connect to the email server to view new messages. After retrieving email messages, you can view them offline. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Email → an e...

Communication 37 Enter an email address of the friend and select 3 Send invitation . When your friend accepts the invitation, the friend is added to your friend list. 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 op...

Entertainment 39 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 720 x 480 pixels. The camera interface appears only in the • landscape orientation.Tap the screen to hid...

Entertainment 41 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 42 Capture a photo of action › You can capture shots of a moving subject and then combine them into a single photo that shows the action. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Camera . Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. 2 Select 3 → Action shot . Make an...

Entertainment 43 Customise camera settings › Before taking a photo, select → to access the following options: Option Function Outdoor visibility Activate Outdoor visibility to select an appropriate lighting condition. Macro Activate Macro mode to take close- up photos. Scene mode Change the scene mo...

Entertainment 45 Number Function 1 Check the camcorder status and settings. • : Length of video that can be recorded (according to available memory) • : Storage location 2 Turn the flash on or off. 3 Adjust the exposure value. 4 Select the length of the delay before the camera starts recording a vid...

Entertainment 46 Customise camcorder settings › Before recording a video, select → to access the following options: Option Function Outdoor visibility Activate Outdoor visibility to select an appropriate lighting condition. White balance Adjust the colour balance according to lighting conditions. Ef...

Entertainment 48 Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved on your memory card. Supported file formats › Type Format Image Extension: bmp, gif, jpg, png Video Extension: 3gp, mp4, avi, wmv/asf, • flv, mkvVideo Codec: MPEG-4, H.263, • Sorenson Spark, H.264, VC-1 (WMV9), WMV 7/8, DivX/XviDAud...

Entertainment 49 To delete a photo, select • Menu → Delete . To use additional features, select • Menu → More and select one of the following options: Details - : View photo details. Set as - : Set a photo as wallpaper or a caller image for a contact. Crop - : Crop an image from a photo. Rotate left...

Entertainment 50 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. Add music files to your memory card › Start by transferring files to your memory card: Download from the wireless we...

Entertainment 51 Icon FunctionSkip backwards; Scan backward in a file (tap and hold).Pause playback; Select to resume playback.Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (tap and hold). 1. These icons are shown when you tap the player screen. You can control playback with a headset: Press the headset butt...

Entertainment 52 Adjust the following settings to customise your music 3 player: Option Function SoundAlive Select a sound effect. Play speed Set the playback speed of a music file. Master EQ Set the master equaliser. Music menu Select music categories to display on the music library screen. Music p...

Entertainment 53 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 . Select you...

Entertainment 54 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 . Scroll to the radio station you want. 3 Select + to add to the favourites list. 4 Number Function 4 Add the current radio station to the fav...

Personal information 55 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 56 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Contacts . Press [ 2 ] → Get friends . Select an account. 3 Create a group of contacts › By creating groups of contacts, you can manage multiple contacts and send email to an entire group. Start by creating a group. In Idle...

Personal information 57 To export contacts from your device to a memory card, In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Contacts . Press [ 2 ] → Import/Export → Export to Internal Memory . Select 3 OK to confirm. View social network activities › You can view the recent activities of conta...

Personal information 58 View events › To change the calendar view, In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Calendar . Select a view mode from the top of the calendar. 2 To view events of a specific date, In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Calendar . Select a date on th...

Personal information 59 Memo Learn to record important information to save and view at a later date. Create a memo › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Memo . Select 2 Create memo or press [ ] → Create . Enter your memo text. 3 Press [ 4 ] to hide the keypad. Select a colour to cha...

Personal information 60 Speak into the microphone. 3 When you are finished recording a memo, select 4 Stop . Your memo is saved automatically.To record more voice memos, select 5 Record from the bottom of the screen. Play a voice memo › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Voice Reco...

Web 61 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. The web browser menu may be labelled • differently depending on your service provider.Available icons may vary depending on your • re...

Web 63 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 64 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 unavailab...

Web 65 Search for a specific location › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Maps . The map will display your current location.If you are launching this application for the first time, 2 select OK to confirm. Press [ 3 ] → Search or select . Enter a keyword for the location and selec...

Web 66 Latitude Learn to share your location with your friends and view friends’ locations via Google Latitude ™ . This feature may be unavailable depending on • your region or service provider.Before using location services, ensure that the • wireless connection is active. In Idle mode, open the ap...

Web 67 Select a place name to view its details. 3 To view the place on the map, select . Navigation Learn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show your destination with voice guidance. This feature may be unavailable depending on • your region or service provider.Before using location servi...

Web 68 Google Search You can search for applications in your device and specific data on the web. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Google Search . Enter a letter or a word of the data to search. 2 Select the item's name you want to access. 3 YouTube Learn to view and upload video...

Web 69 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 70 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 . Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of applications directly to your device. Featuring a wealth of games, n...

Connectivity 71 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 73 › Activate the WLAN feature In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and network → 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 conne...

Connectivity 74 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Wireless and network → Wi-Fi settings . Select 2 WPS button connection . Press a WPS button on the access point within 2 3 minutes. To connect to a WLAN with a WPS PIN, In Idle mode, open the application list and select ...

Connectivity 75 Adjust the following settings to customise the DLNA 3 feature: Option Function Media server name Enter a name for your device as a media server. Share media Turn on video sharing, image sharing or music sharing with other DLNA-enabled devices. Access point network Select a connection...

Connectivity 76 Play others’ files on your device › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 AllShare . Select 2 Play file from server on my device . Your device automatically searches for DLNA-enabled devices.Select a device as the media server—the one that 3 contains media files.Select...

Connectivity 77 PC connections Learn to connect your device to a PC with a PC data cable in various USB connection modes. By connecting the device to a PC, you can synchronise files with Windows Media Player, transfer data to and from your device directly and use the Samsung Kies program. › Connect ...

Connectivity 78 Using an optional PC data cable, connect the 3 multifunction jack on your device to a PC with Windows Media Player installed.When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC.Open Windows Media Player to synchronize music 4 files.Edit or enter your device’s name in the pop-up win...

Connectivity 79 When connected, select 4 Connect USB storage . Open the folder to view files. 5 Copy files from the PC to the device or memory card. 6 When you are finished, select 7 Turn Off . To disconnect the device from the PC, click the USB device icon on the Windows task bar and click the opti...

Connectivity 80 Option Function Set VPN server Enter the IP address of the VPN server. Enable Encryption Set to encrypt the VPN server. Set IPsec pre- shared key Enter a pre-shared key. Enable L2TP secret Set to use the L2TP secret password. Set L2TP secret Enter the L2TP secret password. Set user c...

Connectivity 81 Connect to a private network › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Wireless and network → VPN settings . Select a private network to connect. 2 Enter the user name and password and select 3 Connect . Option Function Set CA certificate Select a certificate ...

Tools 82 Tools Alarm/Clock Learn to set and control alarms, and world clocks. You can also use the stopwatch and count-down timer. Set a new alarm › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Alarm/Clock → Alarm . Select 2 Create alarm or press [ ] → Create . Set alarm details. 3 When you ...

Tools 83 Select 3 Lap to record lap times. When you are finished, select 4 Stop . Select 5 Reset to clear recorded times. Use the count-down timer › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Alarm/Clock → Timer . Set the length of time to count down. 2 Select 3 Start to begin the countdow...

Tools 84 View the calculation history › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Calculator . Perform the calculation. 2 Select 3 to close the calculator keypad. The calculation history appears.To clear the history, press [ 4 ] → Clear history . Mini Diary Learn to keep a photo diary. Ca...

Tools 85 View a Mini diary › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Mini Diary . Select a diary. 2 To upload a mini diary to your community website, press [ ] → Publish . My Files Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images, videos, music, sound clips, and other types of file...

Tools 86 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 87 Enter a name for the document and select 6 OK . Enter contents in the document by using the tools at 7 the bottom of the screen.When you are finished editing, select 8 on the toolbar or press [ ] → File → Save . View and edit a document on your › device In Idle mode, open the application li...

Tools 88 Voice Search Learn to use the voice command feature to 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 Speak now . Say a command into the...

Settings 89 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 90 Volume • : Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sound, and notification ringtones. Notification sound • : Select a ringtone to alert you to events, such as incoming messages and calendar events. Audible selection • : Set the device to sound when you select...

Settings 91 Location and security Change the settings for securing your device and GPS functionality. Use wireless networks • : Set to use WLAN for finding your location. • Use GPS satellites : Set to use the GPS satellite for finding your location. Use sensor aiding • : Set to use sensors to enhanc...

Settings 93 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 94 XT9 • : Activate XT9 mode to enter text using Predictive input mode. XT9 advanced settings • : Activate the advanced features of XT9 mode, such as auto completion, auto correction, or auto substitution, and set up your own word list. Keypad sweeping • : Enable or disable the keypad sweep...

Settings 95 Block offensive words • : Hide offensive words your device recognised from voice search results. Show hints • : Set to show a suggested term or phrase for the voice search feature. Text-to-speech settings › Listen to an example • : Listen to the spoken text for an example. Install voice ...

Settings 96 Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how time and date are displayed on your device: 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...

Troubleshooting 97 Troubleshooting Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signals or poor • reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again.You cannot access some options without a subscription. • Contact your service provider for...

Troubleshooting 99 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 • deleti...

Troubleshooting 100 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 101 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 102 Do not use your device near a pacemaker Avoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker if • possible, as your device can interfere with the pacemaker.If you must use your device, keep at least 15 cm away from the • pacemaker.To minimise the possible interference w...

Safety precautions 103 Do not take notes or look up phone numbers. Jotting down a “to do” • list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibility of driving safely. Proper care and use of your mobile device Keep your device dry Humidity and all types of liq...

Safety precautions 107 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information Your device conforms to European Union (EU) standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and telecommunications equipment. These standards prevent the sale of mobile devices that ex...

Safety precautions 108 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 ...

Safety precautions 109 CONNECTION WITH, ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN, OR AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE BY YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.” Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representa...

Index 110 Index alarms creating 82 deactivating 82 stopping 82 AllShare 75 battery charging 11 Bluetooth activating 71 finding and pairing with devices 72 receiving data 72 sending data 72 brightness, display 25 calculator 84 calendar creating events 58 viewing events 58 camera capturing photos 39 c...