Samsung Focus i917R User Manual Download

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P O R T A B L E Q U A D - B A N D

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Please read this manual before operating your

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Summary of Contents for Focus i917R

Page 1: ...P O R T A B L E Q U A D B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E U s e r M a n u a l Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...u All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers Copyright 2010 Samsung Electronics Canada Inc SAMSUNG is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and its related entities ACCESS and NetFront are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACCESS Co Ltd in Japan and other countries The Bluetooth word mark figure mark stylized B Design and comb...

Page 3: ...and adjusts voice volume to optimize your calling experience so you can hear clearly and don t need to speak louder to overcome surrounding noise The noise suppression technology is built in and already enabled in your new mobile phone So it s ready to provide unsurpassed voice clarity with every call Open Source Software This product includes certain free open source software The exact terms of t...

Page 4: ... product the performance of the product the workmanship of the product or the components contained therein or compliance of the product with the requirements of any law rule specification or contract pertaining thereto Nothing contained in the instruction manual shall be construed to create an express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with respect to the product In addition Samsung shall ...

Page 5: ...gine 23 Section 3 Call Functions 24 Making a Call 24 Making a Call from People 25 Answering a Call 25 Call History 25 Options During a Call 27 Section 4 Entering Text 30 Language Selection 30 Keys 31 Using the keyboard 32 Changing the Text Input Mode 33 Using Alphabetic Mode 33 Using Symbol and Numeric Mode 34 Using Emoticon Mode 34 Using Text Suggestions 35 Keyboard Settings 35 Section 5 People 3...

Page 6: ...i 83 Bluetooth 84 PC Connections 86 Section 10 Applications 87 Alarms 87 Calculator 88 Calendar 89 Camera 90 Games 90 Internet Explorer 91 Maps 92 Marketplace 93 Messaging 94 Music Videos 95 Now 95 Office 96 People 96 Phone 96 Pictures 96 Settings 96 Section 11 Health and Safety Information 98 Safety Warnings 98 Safety Precautions 99 Warranty Disclaimer Proper use of a touch screen handset 100 UL ...

Page 7: ...mbnail into the slot at the bottom of the phone 1 If you have fragile nails use a pointed object 2 Lift the cover up and away from the phone 2 Installing the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network you are provided with a plug in SIM card loaded with your subscription details such as your PIN available optional services and many others features Important The plug in SIM card can be easil...

Page 8: ...Your device lets you use a microSD SD or microSDHC card to expand available memory space Note Your phone has been tested to support up to a 32GB memory card Push the microSD card into the slot until it clicks as shown Make sure the microSD s gold contact pins face downward and the card is securely inserted Warning Once you install a secure digital card it is formatted to work only with your phone ...

Page 9: ...down to secure the battery 2 3 Replace the battery cover onto the back of the phone in the direction shown by the arrow 1 4 Press down along the bottom of the phone until you hear a light click 2 5 Press down firmly along the edges to ensure that the cover is flush with the phone 3 Note Make sure the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone ...

Page 10: ...hone Important Verify that the handset battery is installed prior to connection If the battery is not properly installed and the travel adapter is connected the handset may power off and on continuously preventing proper operation 2 Plug the flat end of the Travel Adapter into the Power Accessory Interface connector and the other end into a standard AC wall outlet Note When you connect the Travel ...

Page 11: ...reset to English at the factory To change the language use the Language menu For more information refer to Changing Your Settings on page 66 2 To switch off the phone press and hold the Power key until Goodbye displays Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen 1 Press to lock the touch screen 2 Press again to display the main screen then sweep your finger upwards across the glass to unlock the touch ...

Page 12: ...apps play games use a Zune Pass automatically sync Windows Live information to the web and more you need a Windows Live ID If you already have an Xbox LIVE Zune Hotmail or Messenger ID you already have a Windows Live ID To sign into your existing account tap sign in or To create a new Windows Live ID tap create one or To create an account later tap not now When you are finished the All done screen...

Page 13: ...ility including unexpected reset and loss of user data MicroSD card class is not an indication of meeting Windows Phone 7 requirements Approved cards can be obtained from the manufacturer or Mobile Operator SanDisk 8GB class 2 microSD card has been certified Once inserted and properly formatted the memory card becomes an inseparable part of the phone A microSD card inserted into a Windows Phone 7 ...

Page 14: ...ly inserting a microSD card into a Windows Phone 7 device and restarting the device will result in the card being ignored by the phone To insert a microSD card into your phone follow these instructions carefully 1 If the microSD card contains any data make sure you back up the contents before inserting it into your Windows Phone 7 phone The microSD card will be reformatted to be part of the Window...

Page 15: ...vice switches on and displays the Home screen 7 After formatting is complete the Start up Wizard screen is displayed For more information refer to Using the Start up Wizard on page 5 8 After start up is complete from the Home screen tap Settings system about to verify that available memory has been updated Permanently Remove a microSD Card from a Windows Phone 7 device To permanently remove a micr...

Page 16: ...me screen tap Settings system about to verify that available memory has been updated Storage Error During Device Power Up If you RemoveamicroSDcardfromyourWindowsPhone7devicethat has been integrated with the file system or InsertadifferentmicroSDcardintoyourWindowsPhone7device that has not been integrated properly with the file system The following results may occur System error while powering on ...

Page 17: ...D card that was previously integrated with the file system into the Windows Phone 7 device Note Once the device is upgraded through the Zune package update the memory card may work differently For additional questions contact your service provider ...

Page 18: ... The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone Touch screen that provides quick response to a variety of in phone menus and options including applications and a home screen Microsoft Windows Phone 7 platform Ready access to the Internet Built in Bluetooth and Wi Fi technology Brilliant wide screen AMOLED display Five megapixel camera and camcorder HSDPA 7 2 Mbps high spe...

Page 19: ...you step backwards when navigating a menu or web page 5 Start Window key allows you access the Home screen from any screen Press and hold to activate the voice search engine 6 Microphone allows the other callers to hear you when you are speaking to them Also allows you to use the voice search engine 7 Bing search key a shortcut to the Bing search engine that allows you to search for items on the i...

Page 20: ...n using the Radio 3 Camera key allows you to take pictures or videos Press and hold the camera key to launch the Camera even when the display screen is off and locked 4 Power Lock key used to power the phone on and off and lets you lock or unlock the touch screen For more information on locking your phone see Locking and Unlocking the Phone on page 18 5 3 5mm Headset jack allows you to connect hea...

Page 21: ... more information refer to phone on page 77 Displays your battery charge level Icon shown is fully charged Displays when your battery is charging and displays battery charge level Displays when the phone is connected to a computer via a supported USB cable connection Battery critically low The battery needs to be charged soon or your phone will turn off Displays when your connection to an EDGE net...

Page 22: ...larms allows you to access and set alarms For more information refer to Alarms on page 87 Calculator lets you use the phone as a calculator The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions addition subtraction multiplication anddivision Youcan also use this as a scientific calculator For more information refer to Calculator on page 88 Calendar allowsyoutoconsultthecalendarbyday week or month...

Page 23: ...nd Videos on page 42 Now The Now application allows you to view weather news and favorite stocks at a glance For more information refer to Now on page 95 Office provides access to Microsoft Office which allows you to access OneNote Excel Word PowerPoint and SharePointonyourphone Formoreinformation referto Office on page 96 People lets you manage your contacts by storing their nameandphonenumberiny...

Page 24: ... to enter the item you want to search for 5 Tap to see search results then tap on a link 6 Tap to use Voice Search Speak the word you want to search for then follow the on screen instructions Menu Navigation You can tailor the phone s range of functions to fit your needs using menus Menus sub menus and features can be accessed by scrolling through the available on screen menus Locking and Unlockin...

Page 25: ...tacts and web pages to your Home screen to give you instant access to information and applications The Home screen is accessible from any menu or application by touching Navigating to the Application Menu Follow these steps to navigate to the Application Menu 1 At the Home screen sweep the screen to the left or Tap 2 The Application Menu is displayed Sweep the screen up or down to access all of th...

Page 26: ... Messaging or Web and displays at the bottom of the screen To access a sub menu follow these steps 1 Tap on the bottom right corner of your display A sub menu will appear at the bottom of the screen The icons will also be labeled for easy identification Note Not all screens will have options available 2 Tap an option The example below shows the call history screen before and after tapping the opti...

Page 27: ...ion Menu is displayed Touch and hold one of the application listings 3 Tap pin to start after it displays under the icon The application now appears as the bottom Tile on the Home screen You can then move it if you like For more information refer to Moving Tiles on the Home Screen on page 22 Removing a Tile from the Applications Menu To delete an Application Tile from your Home screen follow these...

Page 28: ...hanging the Lock Screen Wallpaper You can change the Wallpaper background of your Lock screen by following these steps 1 From the Home screen tap Settings lock wallpaper 2 Tap change wallpaper 3 Select the Wallpapers folder or any other picture folder that you want 4 Tap on a wallpaper thumbnail and when it is enlarged tap the icon 5 Press to return to the Home screen Changing your Color Theme You...

Page 29: ...een press and hold to activate the intuitive speech engine 2 Touch speak 3 Speak the words that you would like to search on or the action that you would like to perform The following examples show the flexibility of the speech engine Call Chris mobile Find coffee in Seattle Open calendar 4 To change speech settings see speech on page 71 ...

Page 30: ...the country code area code and phone number 3 Touch call to make the call Correcting an Entered Number Use the following steps to correct a mis typed entry when dialing After entering a number using the keyboard If you make a mistake touch to erase a single character Press and hold to erase the entire string of numbers Ending a Call To end a phone call tap end call Dialing a Recent Number All inco...

Page 31: ...l the phone returns to the previously active function screen Call History The phone stores the numbers of the calls you ve dialed received or missed in the call history The Call History displays the details of the call From the Home screen tap Your Call History is displayed If the number or caller is listed in your Address Book the associated name is displayed All calls made received and missed ar...

Page 32: ...NEW CONTACT screen is displayed with the Phone number already added Tap on the other fields to add name other phone numbers email ringtone and other information When finished tap done 7 Tap save For further details about the People feature see Adding a New Contact on page 36 Sending a Message to a Recent Call 1 From the Home screen tap A list of recent calls is displayed 2 Touch the call entry you...

Page 33: ...screen button end call terminates the call keypad displays the on screen keypad where you can enter number using DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency more options allows you to access the following speaker routes the phone s audio through either the speaker or through the earpiece Tap to turn on the speakerphone Tap again to turn it off mute turn the onboard microphone either on or off Tap to mute your ...

Page 34: ...at person The active call will appear on the call screen 2 Tap the bar at the top of your display again to swap back 3 Tap end call to end the currently active call The call on hold is then reconnected Answering a Call During a Call in Progress 1 There are several options available when a call is received when you have a call in progress Tap one of the following answer allows you to answer the inc...

Page 35: ...Call Functions 29 The three calls are conferenced together and are displayed on the Conference screen 3 Tap end call to end the conference call ...

Page 36: ... if the phone is being held in a portrait upright or landscape sideways orientation The landscape orientation makes entering text easier Whether the phone is sideways or upright an on screen keyboard is displayed Language Selection If more than one input language is selected in the keyboard s Input language settings an icon is added to the right of the spacebar that changes the keyboard language F...

Page 37: ...erclockwise to display the landscape version of the on screen keyboard Based on the default keyboard settings the first letter of an entry is capitalized and all consecutive letters are lowercase unless you touch the Shift key or enter a period After entering a character the cursor automatically advances to the next space For more information refer to keyboard on page 70 For certain fields such as...

Page 38: ...ed to switch between uppercase and lowercase characters 2 123 or 123 Touch once to type special characters and numbers that appear on the QWERTY keys Examples 1 2 After all characters and numbers have been selected press abc or abcd 3 or Comma Touch once to type the character displayed which may be the character or a comma depending on the field in which text is being typed 4 Semicolon or Touch th...

Page 39: ...re are three main keyboard layout keys that change the on screen keys within the keyboard The available Text Input modes are Note When in abcd mode the 123 key appears When in 123 mode the abcd key appears Using Alphabetic Mode Use Alphabetic mode to enter text while creating a message email etc 1 Touch at the bottom of the screen A screen similar to the following displays The Text Input mode is i...

Page 40: ...ng Symbol and Numeric Mode Use Symbol and Numeric mode to add numbers and symbols 1 Touch at the bottom of the screen The following screen displays 2 Tap the desired number and symbol characters 3 Touch either or to cycle through additional pages 4 Touch to return to Alphabetic mode Using Emoticon Mode Use Emoticon mode to add combinations of characters to your text input 1 Touch at the bottom of ...

Page 41: ...in typing a word A list of word options is displayed Touch one of the words to replace the word that has already been typed or sweep across the list of words for more word suggestions If you replace the word a space is entered after the word and the cursor automatically advances to the next space 3 Continue typing If you are typing a message or an email touch send For more information refer to Mes...

Page 42: ...eople entries from your phone s memory To delete any People entry 1 From the Home screen tap People 2 Within the People list touch and hold a contact that you want to delete 3 Touch delete on the displayed list 4 If there are linked profiles for the contact the CHOOSE A PROFILE TO DELETE screen is displayed Tap the profile that you want to delete 5 At the Delete contact prompt tap delete to delete...

Page 43: ...other then select any fields that you would like to add to the contact 14 Tap Save to save the contact information Editing an Existing Contact When editing an existing contact you can touch a field and change or delete the information or you can add additional fields to the contact s list of information 1 From the Home screen tap People 2 From the People screen tap the contact that you want to edi...

Page 44: ...ng on the types of phones you entered when the contact was created To send a text message touch text mobile and the type of phone For more information refer to Creating and Sending Text Messages on page 55 Linking Contacts Linking Contact Information Many people now maintain multiple email accounts social networking logins and other similar account information For example a Facebook account login ...

Page 45: ...g accounts see Synchronizing Accounts on page 40 1 From the Home screen tap People 2 Touch a contact name the name you want to link to another entry Typically this is the same contact with a different name or account information 3 Tap 4 Tap choose a contact 5 Touch the second contact entry the entry in which to link The second contact is now linked with the first and the account information is mer...

Page 46: ...New Synchronized accounts will display information on the what s new screen For example if you add your Facebook account you can see what your contacts are posting Importing Facebook Contacts When you add your Facebook account your profile picture displays at the top of your People list Tap the picture to go to your Facebook profile You can also import all of your Facebook contacts creating a prof...

Page 47: ...contacts that you viewed last 1 From the Home screen tap People 2 Sweep your screen to the left twice to display the recent screen 3 Tap a contact to see their profile People Options You can access several options while viewing the details page for a specific entry 1 From the Home screen tap People 2 Tap on a specific contact entry 3 Tap one of the following options pin Tap the pin icon to pin thi...

Page 48: ...humbnail to return to replay that song or video new displays changes for the Zune software Using Zune To Stay In Sync To sync your music videos pictures and updates from your computer to your phone or vice versa you must first download and install the Zune software To download install and use the Zune software 1 To download the Zune software on your computer go to http www zune net and click the l...

Page 49: ...y a thumbnail the song name the category and the date created may be displayed for each file 3 Touch and hold a thumbnail or song name to display the following options addtonowplaying addstheselectedsong to thelist of songs currentlyplaying pintostart allows you to add a tile on the Home screen for this song For more information refer to Moving Tiles on the Home Screen on page 22 delete delete the...

Page 50: ...e Home screen for this video For more information refer to Moving Tiles on the Home Screen on page 22 delete delete the video 4 Touch the video that you want to play The video begins to play in landscape mode At the bottom of the screen the video file name the video controls and the time information time played and total time are displayed 5 The following video controls are available Note If no co...

Page 51: ... play The podcast begins to play in portrait mode At the bottom of the screen the time information time played and time remaining and the podcast controls are displayed 5 The following podcast controls are available Radio The built in FM radio in your phone provides free music from your local radio stations To use the radio From the Home screen tap Music Videos radio The No antenna message display...

Page 52: ...n 1 Set the station 2 Touch to remove the station from the list of favorites Radio Options and Settings To view additional radio options and settings Touch and hold below the slider The following options display pintostart add a tile for the current station to the main menu settings allows you to set the region for your FM radio Choices are North America World or Japan Turn the sound off This cont...

Page 53: ...een to display the following options changebackground allows you to pick an existing photo and apply it as wallpaper to the pictures screen changeitforme allows the phone to change and apply an existing photo as wallpaper to the pictures screen 2 Touch all date or favorites Pictures and videos are displayed depending on which option you choose all thumbnails are displayed for groups of pictures su...

Page 54: ...n to the right or left to view more photos and videos 4 Touch and hold a picture to display the following options addtofavorites add the photo to your favorites delete delete the photo uploadtoSkyDrive upload the photo to SkyDrive see Uploading To SkyDrive on page 47 share share the photo with others Options are Messaging opensaNewMessagescreenwiththephotoin line For more information refer to Crea...

Page 55: ...n refer to Videos on page 44 Camera This section explains how to use the camera and the camcorder on your phone You can take photographs and shoot videos by using the built in camera functionality Your 5 megapixel camera produces photos in JPEG format Adding a Location Tag To Your Pictures The first time you open the Camera application you are asked if a tag location can be added to your pictures ...

Page 56: ...the phone s main display screen as a viewfinder adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject Note When taking a photo in direct sunlight or in bright conditions shadows may appear on the photo 3 Before you take a photo touch and to zoom in or out You can magnify the picture up to 400 percent 4 If desired before taking the photo you can touch the Photo Camera Settings icon to access various...

Page 57: ...o SkyDrive Shooting Videos Tip When shooting video in direct sunlight or in bright conditions it is recommended that you provide your subject with sufficient light by having the light source behind you 1 From the Home screen tap Camera or Press the Camera key 2 Touch the Mode icon to switch to Camcorder mode 3 Using the phone s main display screen as a viewfinder adjust the image by aiming the cam...

Page 58: ...fps To set the camcorder light touch to turn the light on to turn the light off The following options appear for the camera and the camcorder White Balance allows you to set this option to one of the following choices Automatic Incandescent Fluorescent Daylight or Cloudy Image Effect allows you to change the color tone or apply special effects to the photo Options include None Mono Negative Sepia ...

Page 59: ...favorites add the photo to your favorites For more information refer to Pictures on page 47 uploadtoSkyDrive upload the photo to SkyDrive see Uploading To SkyDrive on page 47 share use this option to share the photo with others Options are Messaging opensaNewMessagescreenwiththephotoin line For more information refer to Creating and Sending Multimedia Messages onpage56 Email opens aNewEmailscreen ...

Page 60: ...he photo to move it within the crop area 5 Touch crop to assign the cropped photo to the contact For more information refer to People on page 36 Assigning a Photo as Wallpaper You can assign a photo as wallpaper immediately see Photo and Video Options on page 53 or by the following alternative methods 1 From the Home screen tap Pictures all date favorites or From the Home screen tap Settings lock ...

Page 61: ... mobile phones or email addresses To use this feature you may need to subscribe to your service provider s multimedia message service Important When creating a message adding an image to a text message changes the message from a text message to a multimedia message When messages are received the number of messages is displayed in the Messaging icon on the Home screen Creating and Sending Text Mess...

Page 62: ... and Sending Multimedia Messages A multimedia message is a message that contains a picture To create a multimedia message and send it to another mobile phone 1 From the Home screen touch Messaging or Touch Messaging 2 Touch new 3 Tap on the To field or touch the button to the right of the To field to enter a recipients For more information refer to Creating and Sending Text Messages on page 55 4 T...

Page 63: ...plays any messages you have sent or received All messages to or from another phone or email address are grouped in one conversation Entries in the Messaging Conversations list contain the recipient s phone number contact name or email address the time that the last message was received or sent and the first words of the message An entry for Conversations with multiple recipients starts by indicati...

Page 64: ...sages you have sent or received 2 Touch and hold a message in the list then touch delete or Touch a message in the list then touch delete conversation 3 Touch delete to delete all messages in the conversation or touch cancel to return to Messaging conversations Deleting a Message To delete a message in a Messaging Conversation 1 Touch and hold the message box that contains the message you want to ...

Page 65: ... your message was delivered SMScenter number allows you to enter the number of your messagecenterwhere your messagesresidewhilethe systemis attempting to deliver them Warning Check with your mobile operator before changing the SMS center number Using Email Email enables you to review and create email using Windows Live Outlook Yahoo Mail Google and other email services You can also receive text me...

Page 66: ...c or Internet email account depending on the kind of account you want to set up Note If you are not sure which option to choose check with your service provider 6 On the EXCHANGE ACTIVESYNC screen enter the Domain and Server information and adjust any other information as necessary or On the INTERNET EMAIL ACCOUNT screen enter the Incoming email server and Account type information and adjust any o...

Page 67: ...r such as the Inbox the email displays Sweep up and down the screen to move through the email Sweep across the screen to view the email touch two new create a new email select displaytheemailsinthisfoldersotheycanbemarked Touchtotheleftofanemailinlisttomarkitwithacheckmark Onceyouhavemarkedtheemails touch delete move markasread markasunread setflag completeorclear flag folders displayfolders Touch...

Page 68: ...eld to select a recipient from your Contacts list Valid entries must have an email address 4 To add more recipients repeat the previous step Each contact is placed in the To field separated by a semicolon Note Each additional recipient entry must be separated by a semicolon 5 Touch the Subject field and use the on screen keyboard to enter a subject for your email respond allows you to reply reply ...

Page 69: ...unts screen displays with Windows Live listed and Syncing Email Account Settings Once your email account is set up you may want to adjust some of your settings 1 Touch Settings email accounts 2 Touch the email account for example Hotmail The settings screen for your email account displays 3 Touch the field that contains the information you want to change The fields on this screen are Accountname u...

Page 70: ...etosend email Outgoingserverrequiresauthentication place acheckmark in the boxifyes removeif no Usethesameusernameandpasswordforsendingemail place acheck markin the boxif yes removeif no Note Depending on the email service some of these screens may not appear Some fields on this screen should not be changed without consulting your service provider Syncing Your Email Account In order to view email ...

Page 71: ...Messaging 65 An option list displays 3 Touch delete A warning screen is displayed 4 Touch delete to delete the account or cancel to return to the email accounts screen ...

Page 72: ...ider to the right to turn the Vibrate feature On 4 Tap the Ringtone field then choose a ringtone 5 Tap the New text message field choose an alert type none or Alert 01 10 then press 6 Tap the New voicemail field then choose an alert type none or Alert 01 10 then press 7 Tap the New email field then choose an alert type none or Alert 01 10 then press 8 Tap one of the checkboxes to Play a sound for ...

Page 73: ... the airplane mode On Note When you turn on airplane mode cellular data mode is automatically deactivated Wi Fi 1 From the Home screen tap Settings System Wi Fi 2 Touch and drag the slider to the right to turn Wi Fi On For more information refer to Wi Fi on page 83 Bluetooth 1 From the Home screen tap Settings System Bluetooth 2 Touch and drag the slider to the right to turn Bluetooth On For more ...

Page 74: ...one location The Location settings allow you to activate location services so applications such as Maps can access your location information 1 From the Home screen tap Settings System location 2 Touch and drag the Location services slider to the right to turn the location mode On cellular Enabling this feature allows you to turn data connection on or off choose whether to use data features when yo...

Page 75: ... When turned Off the 12 hour clock displays Manually setting the time and date 1 Touch and drag the Set automatically slider to the left to turn it Off 2 Tap the Time zone field and select a time zone from the list 3 Touch the Time field and flick the hour and minute fields until the desired time displays tap the time to enter it into the field then tap done 4 Tap the Date field and flick the Day ...

Page 76: ...ize the first letter of a sentence A check mark indicates selection or To reset all settings to the default values tap reset text suggestions 3 Tap the Keyboard languages field tap one or more desired language then tap done Note Selecting more than one keyboard language adds a language selection key to the keyboard For more information refer to Language Selection on page 30 region language This se...

Page 77: ...more information refer to Speech Engine on page 23 find my phone To use this feature you must set up a Windows Live ID and then sign in at windowsphone live com Once you sign in click on FIND MY PHONE Note If you have an Xbox LIVE Zune Hotmail or Messenger ID you have a Windows Live ID On the Find My Phone web page you can Map it allows you to see your phone s approximate location on a map Ring it...

Page 78: ... information about your device such as the Name Model Software Total Storage and Available Storage 1 From the Home screen tap Settings System about 2 Tap more info to view OS version Firmware revision number Hardware revision number Radio software version Radio hardware version Bootloader version and Chip SOC version 3 Tap the Get help link for additional help using this feature 4 Tap Terms of Use...

Page 79: ... or desktop versions of web pages You can also delete all browsing history Cookies are typically placed on your device when you browse and contain both site information as well as personal information such as a username and password which can pose a security risk if not properly managed If activated the Bing search engine will automatically suggest web addresses when you perform an internet search...

Page 80: ...e the SMS center number Important The SMS center number is used to send and receive messages You should only change this number when advised to do so by your carrier music videos This menu allows you to configure your Zune Account Settings and turn Zune connection on or off Configure Zune Account settings 1 From the Home screen tap Settings applications music videos 2 Tap Zune Account Settings to ...

Page 81: ...ar the cache all temporary SharePoint files and history are deleted Manually resolve SharePoint conflicts SharePoint lets you choose how to manage conflicts between files on your phone and the server 1 From the Home screen tap Settings applications Office 2 Tap SharePoint 3 Tap conflicts 4 Tap a solution to configure how you want to resolve conflicts Configure the SharePoint Unified Access Gateway...

Page 82: ...ate Automatic sync Viewing MicroSoft Office information This option displays version information about Microsoft Office Mobile 2010 products installed on your phone 1 From the Home screen tap Settings applications Office 2 Tap about to view version information people This menu allows you to configure how your contacts display in the phonebook and import contacts from your SIM 1 From the Home scree...

Page 83: ...information 4 Touch sign in phone The phone menu displays your phone number and allows you to configure phone settings such as your voicemail number caller ID Call forwarding International assist and SIM security 1 From the Home screen tap Settings applications phone 2 Your phone number appears under My phone number 3 Tap Voicemail number enter a new voicemail number and tap save Important This Vo...

Page 84: ...ouch and drag the slider right to activate one of the following Allow the camera button to wake up the phone Include location GPS info in picture you take Auto upload to SkyDrive Tap the choose an optionfield and select who you want to view the uploaded pictures friends me everyone public or don t upload and tap ok Keep location info on uploaded pictures Note Automatic uploading to SkyDrive uses y...

Page 85: ...e Use my location feature When activated the phone uses your location to provide better local search results 3 Tap Get suggestion from Bing as I type to deactivate or activate the feature Delete Search History You can delete your internet search history using this setting 1 Tap delete history 2 At the prompt tap delete to delete all previously entered search terms from your phone Privacy Statement...

Page 86: ...orer browser At the Home screen tap Internet Explorer The default homepage displays Navigating with the Browser 1 To select an item tap an entry or link 2 To scroll through a website sweep the screen with your finger in an up or down motion 3 Sweep the screen left to right to move laterally across a web page 4 To return to the previous page press 5 To view your favorites list tap Sweep your screen...

Page 87: ...Internet To perform an internet search using keywords follow these steps 1 From any menu press The Bing search screen displays 2 Tap the Bing search box located at the top of the browser 3 Use the on screen keyboard to enter one or more search words Additional words and phrases display as you type which you can tap to select 4 To initiate the search tap 5 A list of search results displays under th...

Page 88: ...p ok Editing Favorites 1 From the Favorites page touch and hold the bookmark you want to edit 2 On the drop down list box tap edit 3 Use the on screen keyboard to edit the Name of the bookmark or the URL 4 Tap ok Deleting Favorites 1 From any webpage touch and hold the bookmark you want to delete 2 Touch delete Browsing History The History page provides you with a list of the most recently visited...

Page 89: ...elity is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Network WLAN These device types use an 802 11 specification signal to transmit and receive wireless data Wi Fi communication requires access to a Wireless Access Point WAP which can either be Open unsecured or Secured requiring knowledge of the Router name and password Turning Wi Fi On Turning Wi Fi on makes your device able to discover...

Page 90: ...re is a communication issue with the target WAP or it is not connected to a WAP Bluetooth About Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth enabled devices such as headsets and hands free car kits handhelds computers and printers The Bluetooth communication range is approximately 30 feet Turning Bluetooth On and Off ...

Page 91: ... also accept the connection and enter your device s PIN code Once successfully connected to an external device appears at the top of your screen and connected will appear under the device name Note Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth compatible devices display and operations may be different Note Connecting two Bluetooth devices is a one time process Once a connection h...

Page 92: ...utomatically if the paired device goes out of range of your phone or it is powered off PC Connections You can connect you device to a PC using an optional PC data cable When you connect the device to a PC you can use Zune software to synchronize files on your phone and PC Zune allows you download music pictures videos and podcasts from your PC to your phone For more information refer to Using Zune...

Page 93: ...p Alarms add 2 Tap the Time field then use your finger to sweep the hour minute and AM PM fields to set the time you want for the alarm Tap done Note AM PM field does not appear when using 24 hour format 3 Tap the Repeats field if you want the alarm to sound on multiple days instead of only once Tap the days that you want the alarm to sound then tap done 4 Tap the Sound field and tap on the sound ...

Page 94: ...tap Calculator Basic Calculator With the phone in portrait vertical mode 1 Enter the first number using the numeric keys 2 Enter the operation for your calculation by touching the corresponding on screen arithmetic function key 3 Enter the second number 4 To view the result tap Scientific Calculator 1 Rotate the phone in landscape vertical mode 2 Enter a number using the numeric keys 3 Enter the f...

Page 95: ...y screen displays with all of your appointments listed 2 Tap to create a new appointment 3 Enter the desired information and tap save to save Edit an Appointment To edit an appointment 1 From the day or agenda screen tap any appointment to display the Appointment details screen 2 Tap edit The Edit Appointment screen displays 3 Touch the field you want to change Subject Location When date time How ...

Page 96: ...you have acquired and installed are also listed spotlight displays links to Xbox LIVE websites once you have joined Xbox LIVE XboxLIVE allows you to Join Xbox LIVE to play with friends or displays your Xbox LIVE player ID requests once you have joined Xbox this screen displays any game invitations or turn notifications It also allows you to play a game and invite others to play it with you Getting...

Page 97: ...ee to the Xbox LIVE Terms of Use 3 Touch Done to complete your account setup Your player ID displays on the Xbox LIVE screen To set your name Touch your player ID and follow the on screen instructions To personalize your avatar Touch Personalize your avatar and follow the on screen instructions After joining Xbox live the requests screen displays with game information such as game invitations and ...

Page 98: ...ng your device in the following conditions inside a building or between buildings in a tunnel or underground passage in poor weather around high voltage or electromagnetic fields in a vehicle with tinted windows Important If you touch or cover the internal GPS antenna while using GPS services it may impede the GPS signal resulting in the GPS services not working in an optimal manner Refer to the f...

Page 99: ...h your phone Setting Up a Microsoft Account Before using Marketplace you must set up a Microsoft account For more information refer to Using the Start up Wizard on page 5 directions use the keyboard to enter an end location then touch to display the directions me yourlocationdisplaysonthemapindicatedbyayellow dot search allows you to search for a place of interest clear map after viewing or follow...

Page 100: ...h as top new free and categories Sweep across the screen to the right or left to view the various options 3 Touch an item to display more information An application information screen displays that contains an expanded description screenshots reviews if available and a related programs list 4 Touch try if a trial version is available buy if there is a cost for the application install if the applic...

Page 101: ...he keyboard tap and then tap the correct city 4 In the Unit field choose your temperature display preference by tapping on ºC Centigrade or ºF Fahrenheit 5 Press to exit 6 To refresh the weather tap 7 Tap the weather screen for more information and sweep across the screen for a 6 day weather forecast 8 Tap hourly weather for an hourly forecast and geo map for a radar type view of the area To acces...

Page 102: ...ntations on your phone SharePoint Access Microsoft SharePoint documents and lists from your phone Download documents make updates on your phone and save them back to SharePoint 2 Sweep your screen to the left to display the different applications 3 Follow the on screen instructions to use the Microsoft Office applications People You can manage your daily contacts by storing their name number email...

Page 103: ...Applications 97 accounts display security memory and any extra settings associated with your phone For more information refer to Changing Your Settings on page 66 ...

Page 104: ...rapidly Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone Never dispose of batteries or phones in a fire Follow all local regulations when disposing used batteries or phones Never place batteries or phones on or in heating...

Page 105: ...g and obey all regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones while driving Use hands free accessories to increase your safety when possible Follow all safety warnings and regulations Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in a certain area Use only Samsung approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury Turn off the phone ...

Page 106: ...e to moving parts Your phone is a complex electronic device protect it from impacts and rough handling to avoid serious damage Do not paint your phone as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation Your phone may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for exte...

Page 107: ... reception Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver When it s turned on it receives and transmits radio frequency RF signals When you use your phone the system handling your call controls the power level Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phone a...

Page 108: ...ndicate that the battery contains mercury cadmium or lead above reference levels If batteries are not properly disposed of these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local free battery return system This phone is compliant with RoHS Ra...

Page 109: ... on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult your dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Specific Absorption Rates SAR The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless handset The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing measuring and calculation process It does not ...

Page 110: ...104 WCDMA 850 Head 0 327 W Kg Body worn 0 359 W Kg WCDMA 1900 Head 0 965 W Kg Body worn 0 625 W Kg WLAN Head 0 241 W Kg Body worn 0 111 W Kg ...

Page 111: ...lation maintenance and service of Product or g Product used or purchased outside Canada This Limited Warranty covers batteries only if battery capacity falls below 80 of rated capacity or the battery leaks and this Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if i the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery ii any of the seals on t...

Page 112: ... CONDITION QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW RULE SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND C...

Page 113: ...SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT WHETHER SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO INTEGRATE ANY SUCH SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRODUCT THE QUALITY CAPABILITIES OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE AND SUITABILITY OF ANY SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT LIE SOLELY WITH THE PURCHASER AND THE DIRECT VENDOR OWNER OR SUPPLIER OF ...

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Page 115: ...9 Call Functions 24 3 Way Calling Multi Party Calling 28 Adjusting the Call Volume 27 Answering a Call 25 Call Back Missed Call 25 Call History 25 Correcting the Number 24 Dialing a Recent Number 24 Ending a Call 24 International Call 24 Making a Call 24 Options During a Call 27 People 25 Putting a Call on Hold 27 Saving a Recent Call to People 26 Camcorder Shooting Videos 51 Camera 49 Accessing t...

Page 116: ...hone 18 M Maps 92 Marketplace 93 Menu Navigation 18 Messaging 94 Creating and Sending Text Messages 55 Signing into Email 59 Types of Messages 55 Messaging Conversations 57 MicroSD Card 7 MicroSD card 9 Inserting 8 Storage Error 10 Microsoft Word 96 Mobile Web 80 Entering Text 81 Navigating with the Mobile Web 81 Multimedia 42 Music Player 43 Mute 27 N Navigation 18 O Office 96 OneNote 96 P PC Con...

Page 117: ...rd Installing 1 Specific Absorption Rates SAR 103 Speech Engine 23 Symbol Numeric mode 34 Symbols inserting in text 32 T Text Input alphabetic mode 33 numeric mode 34 symbol mode 34 Text input Emoticon Mode 34 Text Suggestions 35 Touch Screen 5 Lock Unlock 5 Travel Adapter 4 Using 4 U Understanding Your Phone 12 Features of Your Phone 12 Front View 12 Rear View 14 Side Views 13 Unmute 27 Using Fav...

Page 118: ...112 Wi Fi 83 turn on 83 Windows Live 63 Word 96 X Xbox Live 91 Z Zune Pass 42 ...

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