Samsung Galaxy Ace User Manual Download

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Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service

provider.

English. 07/2011. Rev. 1.0

To install Kies (PC Sync)

Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung

website (

www.samsung.com/kies

) and install it on your

PC.

Using a PC data cable, connect your device to your PC.

Samsung Kies will launch automatically.

If Samsung Kies does not automatically launch, double-

click the Samsung Kies icon on your PC.

Refer to the Kies help for more information.

Summary of Contents for Galaxy Ace

Page 1: ...nstall Kies PC Sync Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung 1 website www samsung com kies and install it on your PC Using a PC data cable connect your device to your PC 2 Samsung Kies will launch automatically If Samsung Kies does not automatically launch double click the Samsung Kies icon on your PC Refer to the Kies help for more information ...

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Page 3: ... the actual product Content in this user manual may differ from the product or from software provided by service providers or carriers and is subject to change without prior notice Refer to www samsung com for the latest version of the user manual Available features and additional services may vary by device software or service provider Formatting and delivery of this user manual is based on Googl...

Page 4: ...y Software sound sources wallpapers images and other contents provided in this device are licenced for limited use between Samsung and their respective owners Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user Please keep this manual for future reference Instructional icons Bef...

Page 5: ...pyright 2011 Samsung Electronics This user manual is protected under international copyright laws No part of this user manual may be reproduced distributed translated or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or storing in any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SA...

Page 6: ...d strap optional 16 Getting started 17 Turn your device on and off 17 Get to know your device 17 Use the touch screen 20 Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys 22 Get to know the idle screen 22 Access applications 25 Customise your device 27 Enter text 30 Download applications from Android Market 34 Download files from the web 34 Synchronise data 35 ...

Page 7: ... 65 Contacts 65 Calendar 69 Memo 70 Voice recorder 71 Web 72 Internet 72 Maps 75 Google Search 79 Communication 37 Calling 37 Messaging 41 Google Mail 43 Mail by Samsung 44 Mail 46 Messenger 47 Talk 47 Social Hub 48 Entertainment 49 Camera 49 Gallery 57 ...

Page 8: ...nnections 91 VPN connections 92 Tools 95 Clock 95 Calculator 96 Downloads 96 Gestures 96 My files 97 SIMToolkit 97 YouTube 79 News Weather 81 Samsung Apps 82 Market 82 App Shop 82 Backup 83 Games 83 Orange Maps 83 Photo 84 Ringtones 84 Connectivity 85 Bluetooth 85 ...

Page 9: ...110 Date and time 110 About phone 110 Troubleshooting 111 Safety precautions 117 Index 128 Task manager 98 ThinkFree Office 98 Voice Search 100 Settings 101 Access the Settings menu 101 Wireless and networks 101 Call settings 102 Sound 103 Display 104 Location and security 104 Applications 105 Accounts and sync 106 ...

Page 10: ...ailable in your region or offered by your service provider You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer The supplied accessories perform best for your device Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be compatible with your device Install the SIM or USIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module SIM card w...

Page 11: ...ert a SIM or USIM card you can only use your device s non network services and some menus To install the SIM or USIM card and battery If the device is on press and hold 1 and select Power off OK to turn it off Remove the back cover 2 Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover ...

Page 12: ...ung approved chargers and cables Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device When your battery is low the device will emit a warning tone and display a low battery message The battery icon will also be empty If the battery level becomes too low the device will automatically power off Recharge your battery to continue using your device Insert the battery 4 R...

Page 13: ...rom the device While charging the device may heat up This is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance If your device is not charging properly bring your device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre Charge with a travel adapter Open the cover of the multifunction jack 1 Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the 2 multifunction jack Connecting the travel adapt...

Page 14: ...oSDHC memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB depending on memory card manufacturer and type When the battery is fully charged the battery icon is 4 no longer moving unplug the travel adapter from the device and then from the power outlet Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter Doing this may cause damage to the device To save energy unplug the travel adapter when not in...

Page 15: ...may not be fully compatible with your device Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card Your device supports only the FAT file structure for memory cards If you insert a card formatted with a different file structure your device will ask you to reformat the memory card Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lif...

Page 16: ...rranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card first unmount it for safe removal In Idle mode select 1 or Settings SD card and phone storage Unmount SD card OK Open the cover of the memory card slot on the side of 2 the device Push the memory card gently until it disengages from 3 the device Pull the memory card out of the memory...

Page 17: ...Assembling 16 Attach a hand strap optional Remove the back cover 1 Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over 2 the small projection Replace the back cover 3 ...

Page 18: ...press and hold and select Power off OK Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals To use your device s non network services only switch to Flight mode Press and hold and select Flight mode Get to know your device Device layout Proximity sensor Touch screen Back key Home key Volume ...

Page 19: ...reen 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 Back Return to the previous screen Volume Adjust the device s volume Headset jack Back cover Multifunction jack Power Lock key Memory card slot Camera lens Internal antenna Speaker Flashbulb ...

Page 20: ... diverting activated Connected to PC USB tethering activated Mobile AP activated Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider Icon Definition No signal Signal strength GPRS network connected UMTS network connected OpenWLANs available WLAN connected Bluetooth activated Bluetooth headset connected GPS activated ...

Page 21: ... device s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions Learn basic actions to use the touch screen Icon Definition No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia message New email message New voice mail message Alarm activated Event notification Roaming outside of normal service area Silent mode activated Flight mode activated Vibration mode activated Music playback in progress ...

Page 22: ...reen press or the Home key You can adjust the backlight time In Idle mode open the application list and select Settings Display Screen timeout To avoid scratching the touch screen do not use sharp tools Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction Do not allow the touch screen to come into contac...

Page 23: ...p and hold the empty area on the idle screen Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted device operations To lock press To unlock turn on the screen and drag right until it reaches the dot You can activate the screen lock feature to prevent others from using or accessing your personal data and information saved in your device p 28 Get to...

Page 24: ... the bottom of the list up From the shortcuts panel you can use the following options Wi Fi Activate or deactivate theWLAN connection feature p 87 Select the item category 2 an item Widgets OrangeWidgets AndroidWidgets Add widgets Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your idle screen Shortcuts Orange Shortcuts Android Shortcuts Add shortcuts to items ...

Page 25: ...e on the screen You can set up gestures as a shortcut and learn how to draw a gesture by selecting Gestures in the application list p 96 B T Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless connection feature p 85 GPS Activate or deactivate the GPS feature Data Activate or deactivate the data connection Auto rotation Activate or deactivate the auto rotation Available options may vary depending on you...

Page 26: ...ng them into categories to suit your preferences and needs In the application list press 1 Edit Tap and hold an application 2 Access applications To access your device s applications In Idle mode select 1 or to access the application list Scroll left or right to another application screen 2 You can also select a dot on the top of the screen to move to the corresponding main menu screen directly Se...

Page 27: ...lications currently running on your device appears To close an application select 2 End To close all active applications select End all 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 th...

Page 28: ...ear in place of Change your ringtone In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Sound Phone ringtone Select a ringtone from the list and select 2 OK 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 oth...

Page 29: ...u can lock the touch screen with an unlock pattern or password to prevent unauthorised people from using the device without your permission Activate animation for switching windows In Idle mode open the application list and select Settings Display Animation Some animations or All animations Select a wallpaper for the idle screen In Idle mode press 1 Wallpaper an option Select an image 2 Select 3 S...

Page 30: ...e Enter the password again and select 3 OK Once you set a screen lock your device will require an unlock code each time you turn it on or unlock the touch screen If you forget your PIN or password bring your device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security codes or private information or other damages caused by illegal software Set an unlock patter...

Page 31: ...d drag your finger 1 to the second character without releasing the finger from the screen Lock your SIM or USIM card You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Location and security Set up SIM card lock Lock SIM card Enter your PIN and select 2 OK Once the PIN lock is enabled you must enter the PIN...

Page 32: ...elete characters 5 Start a new line Continue until you have finished the word 2 Release the finger on the last character 3 When the word displays correctly select 4 to insert a space If the correct word does not display select an alternative word from the list that appears Repeat steps 1 4 to complete your text 5 Tap and hold each key to enter additional characters ...

Page 33: ...on the selected input language Number Function 6 Enter text by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language To hide the Swype keyboard press To view help information for using the Swype keyboard tap and hold Enter text using the Samsung keypad Select 1 Portrait keypad types and select a text input method You can select one of key input methods QWERTY or traditiona...

Page 34: ...opy or to cut the text onto the clipboard In another application place the cursor where you 6 want to paste the text Select 7 to insert the text from the clipboard into the text field Number Function 4 Clear your input 5 Start a new line 6 Access the keypad settings Change the keyboard type tap and hold 7 Insert a space Insert a period double tap Change the input language scroll left or right Func...

Page 35: ...ights This protection may prevent you from downloading copying modifying or transferring some files Download applications from Android Market Based on the Android platform your device s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications Android Market provides you an easy and quick way to shop for games and mobile applications This feature may be unavailable depending on your regi...

Page 36: ...ns you want to synchronise 4 To download files from the web In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Internet Search for a file or application and download it 2 To install applications downloaded from websites other than Android Market you must select Settings Applications Unknown sources Synchronise data You can synchronise data with various web servers and back up or restore your data...

Page 37: ...n 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 Select an account 2 Press 3 Sync now Your device will start synchronising the data you set for synchronisation ...

Page 38: ...d the device near your face p 103 Static electricity discharged from your body or clothing may interfere with the proximity sensor during a call Make a call In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 or Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number Select 2 to make a call To end the call select 3 End call Use the phonebook to save numbers you dial frequently p 65 To quickly access the ...

Page 39: ...when a call waiting tone sounds The device asks whether to end or hold the first call You must subscribe to the call waiting service to use this feature 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 or Keypad and tap and hold 0 to insert the character Enter the ...

Page 40: ... and select 1 Settings Call settings Fixed Dialing Numbers Enable FDN To open the dialling screen select Dialpad To listen and talk to the other party via a Bluetooth headset select Headset To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you select Mute To activate the speakerphone feature select Speaker In noisy environments you may have difficulty hearing some calls while using th...

Page 41: ...sage directly to a contact by flicking the contact to the left or right Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card 2 and select OK Select 3 FDN list and add contacts to be used in FDN mode Set call forwarding Call diverting is a network feature to send incoming calls to another number that you specify You can set this feature separately for several conditions when you are not able to answe...

Page 42: ...ne from the logs or contact groups by selecting another option When you enter an email address the device will convert the message to a multimedia message 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 yo...

Page 43: ...tions from the voice mail server 2 You must save the voice mail server number before accessing the server Your service provider can give you the number 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 Ad...

Page 44: ...ll To forward the message to other people select Forward Google Mail You can retrieve new email messages from Google Mail to your Inbox When you access this application the Inbox screen appears The total number of unread messages displays in the title bar and unread messages display in bold This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider This Google Mail menu may be la...

Page 45: ...d differently depending on your service provider 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 email by labels You can organise your email by labelling your messages or adding stars to mark imp...

Page 46: ... your service area the message will be held in the message thread list until you are online and in your service area Set up an email account 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Mail by Samsung 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 set...

Page 47: ...ew 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 Mail by Samsung an email account Press 2 Refresh to update the message list Select an email message 3 From the message view use the follow...

Page 48: ...r 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 Messenger Use Orange Messenger to chat with your friends You can access features used when usingWindows Live such as the contact list and buddies This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In Idle mode open the application l...

Page 49: ...for more details In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Social Hub Check and use contents delivered from Social Hub 2 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 Switch chats To e...

Page 50: ...face appears only in the landscape orientation Tap the screen to hide or display icons in the viewfinder The camera automatically turns off when you do not use it for a specified period The memory capacity may differ depending on the shooting scene or shooting conditions Capture a photo 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 2 ...

Page 51: ... the screen and select or You can also tap the screen with two fingers and spread them apart move your fingers closer together to zoom out To send a photo to others select Share Number Function 1 Check the camera status and settings Resolution Exposure metre type Number of photos you can take according to available memory Storage location 2 Change the shooting mode 3 Change the scene mode 4 Change...

Page 52: ...iles the device automatically takes a photo To set a photo as wallpaper or a caller ID image for a contact select Set as To delete a photo select Delete Capture a photo by using preset options for various scenes Your camera provides you with predefined settings for various scenes You can simply select the proper mode for your shooting condition and subjects For example when you take photos at nigh...

Page 53: ...lign the 6 green frame with the viewfinder When you have aligned the green frame and viewfinder the camera will automatically take the next photo Repeat step 6 to complete the panoramic photo 7 Capture a series of photos You can easily take a series of photos of moving subjects This is useful when you are photographing children at play or a sporting event In Idle mode open the application list and...

Page 54: ...ew screen Review Set the camera to display the taken image Customise camera settings Before taking a photo select to access the following options Option Function Exposure value Set the exposure value Focus mode Take close up photos or set the camera to focus on the subject Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera takes a photo Resolution Change the resolution option White balance Adj...

Page 55: ...d make any necessary 4 adjustments 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 Setting Function GPS Set the camera to include location information for your photos To improve GPS signals avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Shutter sound Set the camera shutter to make a sound when capturing a photo Reset Reset menus and shoot...

Page 56: ...ansfer speed After recording videos select to view the recorded videos To view more videos scroll left or right To send a video to others select Share Number Function 1 Check the camcorder status and settings Resolution Length of video that can be recorded according to available memory Storage location 2 Change the recording mode for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally 3 Chang...

Page 57: ...t Play To delete a video select Delete Customise camcorder settings Before recording a video select to access the following options Option Function Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera starts recording a video Resolution Change the resolution option White balance Adjust the colour balance according to lighting conditions Effects Apply a special effect such as sepia or black and w...

Page 58: ...t 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 To use additional features using the photo such as sharing deleting and editing options select Menu Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved on your memory card Supported file formats Type Format Image Extension bmp gif jpg png wbmp Video Exten...

Page 59: ...tl imy rtx ota amr wav mxmf 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 Play a video 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Gallery Select a video with the 2 icon to play Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 3 Control playback with the virtual keys 4 Share...

Page 60: ...ck or skip backward Scan backward in a file tap and hold 1 Add music files to your memory card Start by transferring files to your memory card Download from the wireless web p 72 Download from a PC with Samsung Kies p 91 Receive via Bluetooth p 86 Copy to your memory card p 92 Play music After transferring music files to your memory card In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Music Se...

Page 61: ...cantly improves the playback quality of audio delivering a dynamic 3D entertainment experience with deep rich bass and high frequency clarity for crisp detail Create a playlist In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Music Select a category 2 a music file Number Function 4 Pause playback Select to resume playback 5 Change the repeat mode off repeating one file or repeating all files 6 ...

Page 62: ...stem when a headset is connected Equaliser Select a default equaliser type Press 3 Add to playlist New Enter a title for your new playlist and select 4 Save To add more music files to the playlist play a file and 5 press Add to playlist the new playlist Use the party shuffle feature When you turn on the party shuffle feature your device selects and plays music files randomly In Idle mode open the ...

Page 63: ...n to the favourites list FM radio Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio To listen to the FM radio you must connect a headset which serves as the radio antenna Listen to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select 2 FM radio The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically The first time you turn on the FM radio it will st...

Page 64: ...ug 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 4 to add to the favourites list You can add a name for a radio station or remove a radio station Tap and hold a radio station on the favourites list and select Remove or Rename Customise FM radio settings In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 FM ra...

Page 65: ...rom the shortcuts panel 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 current signal is weak FM auto off Set the FM radio to automatically turn off after a specified length of time ...

Page 66: ...memory location 3 If you have more than one account select an account to which you want to add the contact Enter contact information 4 Select 5 Save to add the contact to memory You can also create a contact from the dialling screen In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 or Keypad Enter a phone number 2 Select 3 Add to Contacts Select a memory location 4 If you have more than one acco...

Page 67: ...ttaching it to a message or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature Find a contact 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select or Scroll up or down on the contact list 2 Select a contact s name 3 Once you find a contact you can call the contact by selecting a phone number send a message by selecting Message send an email message by selecting an email address edit the co...

Page 68: ...ct 1 or Press 2 Import Export Export to SIM card Select contacts to copy and select 3 Export Yes Retrieve contacts from your community accounts You can view the list of community website accounts and select an account to add a contact from the website to your phone contacts In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 or Press 2 Get friends Select an account 3 Create a group of contacts By ...

Page 69: ...ist and select 1 or History Select an item you want to view 2 Import or export contacts To import contact files in vcf format from a memory card to your device In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 or Press 2 Import Export Import from SD card Select a memory location 3 If you have more than one account select an account to which you want to add the contact Select an option for import...

Page 70: ...heduled events are indicated by a blue bar To select today s date press Today Select an event to view its details 3 View social network activities You can view the recent activities of contacts in social network services such as Facebook MySpace andTwitter In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 or Activities Select an item you want to view 2 Calendar Learn to create and manage daily w...

Page 71: ...can send the memo to others by tapping and holding the memo and selecting Send via an option Stop an event alarm If you set an alarm for a calendar event the event alarm icon will appear at the specified time Open the shortcuts panel from the top of the screen 1 Select a reminder to view more details about the 2 event To snooze or dismiss the reminder select 3 Snooze all or Dismiss all Memo Learn ...

Page 72: ...recorder Learn to operate your device s voice recorder To use the voice recorder you must first insert a memory card Record a voice memo In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Voice recorder Select 2 Record to start recording 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...

Page 73: ...The web browser menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider Browse web pages In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Internet to launch a specified homepage To access a specific web page select the URL input field enter the web address of the web page and select Navigate web pages with the fol...

Page 74: ...are page To view the download history press More Downloads To customise browser settings press More Settings Number Function 1 Enter the web address of a web page to access 2 Open a list of saved bookmarks frequently visited pages and recent internet history While browsing the web page use the following options To zoom in or out double tap the screen You can also use the two finger zoom Place your...

Page 75: ...een select Add shortcut to Home To send the web address of the web page to others select Share link Search for information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Internet Select the address field 2 Select 3 and say a keyword into your device s microphone The device searches for information and web pa...

Page 76: ...s area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider To copy the web address of the web page select Copy link URL To delete the bookmark select Delete bookmark To use the web page as your homepage of the browser select Set as homepage Access the frequently visited pages or the recent history In Idle mode ...

Page 77: ...ch for a place around you select To add layers to the map select To view your current location select To add a star to the location select the balloon of the location name Activate location services to use with Google Maps You must activate location services to find your location and search the map In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Location and security Adjust the follow...

Page 78: ...can share locations Press 5 See map Your friends locations are marked with their photos on the map Get directions to a specific destination In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Maps Press 2 Directions Enter the addresses of the starting location and the 3 ending location To enter an address from your contact list or point the location on the map select Contacts or Point on map Selec...

Page 79: ...available depending on your region or service provider In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Navigation If you are launching this application for the first time 2 select Accept Search for a place around you This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Places Select a category 2 Your device searches fo...

Page 80: ...ay be unavailable depending on your region or service provider 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 Places Select your destination from the list of your starred pla...

Page 81: ... playback with the following keys 5 1 2 Number Function 1 Move to a point of the file by dragging the bar 2 Change the quality of the display Upload videos In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 YouTube Press 2 Upload and select a video Skip to 8 If you want to upload new videos select to turn on the camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 3 Aim the lens at the subje...

Page 82: ...t 1 News Weather Select 2 Weather at the top of the screen Your device searches for your current location and displays the weather information You can change the location to view the weather information in another region Press Settings Weather settings and clear the check box next to Use My Location Then select a location in Set location Read news articles In Idle mode open the application list an...

Page 83: ...p Shop 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 mobile experience Your device gets smarter with fully optimised applications from Samsung Apps Explore ama...

Page 84: ... destinations This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Maps Search for a file and download it to the device 2 Backup You can back up your contacts to your Orange account and restore them when needed This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In Idle mode open the application li...

Page 85: ...he device 2 Find a place drive or walk with the map or get traffic 2 and local information For more details contact your service provider Photo You can post your photos to your online album to share with your friends or to use printing services This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Photo Upload your photos t...

Page 86: ...msung is not responsible for the loss interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible wi...

Page 87: ...r with other Bluetooth enabled devices In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and networks Bluetooth settings Scan devices Select a device 2 Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the 3 other device s Bluetooth PIN if it has one and select OK Alternatively select Accept to match the PIN between your device and the device When the owner of the other device ...

Page 88: ...ter the PIN for the Bluetooth 2 wireless feature and select OK if necessary Select 3 Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive data from the device if necessary Received data is saved to the bluetooth folder If you receive a contact it is automatically saved to the phonebook Wi Fi Learn to use your device s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area...

Page 89: ...or your device as a media server Share media Turn on video sharing image sharing or music sharing with other DLNA enabled devices Add aWLAN manually In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and networks Wi Fi settings AddWi Fi network Enter the SSID for the network and select the security 2 type Set the security settings depending on the selected 3 security type Select...

Page 90: ...rver on another player via my phone Your device automatically searches for DLNA enabled devices Select a device as the media server the one that 3 contains media files Option Function Access point network Select aWLAN AP to use for DLNA connections Upload from other devices Set whether or not to accept the upload from other devices Play your files on another DLNA enabled device In Idle mode open t...

Page 91: ...C 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 operating system Select a media category and select files you want to 4 play Select 5 Add to playlist Select a player the one that will play the media file 6 Playback begins at the selected player Control playback using icons of your devi...

Page 92: ... Samsung Kies will launch automatically If Samsung Kies does not automatically launch double click the Samsung Kies icon on your PC Share your device s mobile network via WLAN In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and networks Tethering and portable hotspot Select 2 Mobile AP to activate the mobile AP feature Select 3 Mobile AP settings Configure mobile AP to custom...

Page 93: ...e 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 Copy files from the PC to the device 2 Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information Connect as a mass storage device If you insert a memory card in the device you can access the file directory of the...

Page 94: ...ou can import certificates from theVPN server or download from the web DNS search domains Enter the domain name server DNS address When you are finished press 4 Save Set upVPN connections In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and networks VPN settings AddVPN Select aVPN type 2 Customise the connection information 3 Available options may vary depending on theVPN type...

Page 95: ... Connect to a private network In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and networks VPN settings Select a private network to connect 2 Enter the user name and password and select 3 Connect ...

Page 96: ...llery select To launch the music player select To return to the idle screen select Set a new alarm In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Clock Press 2 Add alarm Set alarm details 3 When you are finished select 4 Done The snooze feature sets the device to repeat the alarm after a specific length of time To set the length of time for the snooze feature press Settings Snooze duration St...

Page 97: ...our device shows how to draw the selected gesture If the gesture is already assigned as a shortcut you can reset the shortcut by selecting Clear Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand held or desktop calculator In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Calculator Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display 2 to perform...

Page 98: ...ditional services offered by your service provider Depending on your SIM or USIM card this menu may be available but labelled differently In Idle mode open the application list and select SIM Toolkit Select 3 Set shortcut an application or category Select an application or item if necessary 4 Select 5 Done My files Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images videos music sound clips and ...

Page 99: ...ctivateThinkFree Office Select 4 My Docs Press 5 New a document type 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 the list of all the applications currently running on y...

Page 100: ...d manage your documents on the server as 4 desired 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 list and select 1 ThinkFree Office Select 2 My Docs a document Select a text...

Page 101: ...your region or service provider In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Voice Search If you are launching this application for the first time 2 set whether or not to use your current location and then whether or not to activate personalised recognition Select 3 Speak now Say a command into the microphone 4 To watch the video tutorial select Watch a video from the help screen ...

Page 102: ...ork notification Set the device to notify you when an open network is available AddWi Fi network AddWLAN APs manually Bluetooth settings Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off p 85 Device name Set a Bluetooth name for your device Discoverable Set your device to be visible to other Bluetooth devices Scan devices Search for available Bluetooth devices Tethering and portable hotspot ...

Page 103: ...SIM or USIM card is locked this menu changes to Unblock PIN2 FDN list Set up a list of contacts for fixed dialling Mobile AP Activate the PortableWLAN hotspot feature to share your device s mobile network connection with PCs or other devices through theWLAN feature p 91 Mobile AP settings Configure network settings for your WLAN hotspot VPN settings Set up and connect to virtual private networks V...

Page 104: ...u touch the keys on the dialling screen Audible selection Set the device to sound when you select an application or option Screen lock sounds Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touch screen Voicemail service Select your service provider s voicemail service You can also select other voicemail services if you downloaded applications that support them Voice mail number Enter the numb...

Page 105: ... the screen lock Pattern Set an unlock pattern to unlock the screen PIN Set a PIN numeric to unlock the screen 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 from Android Market by...

Page 106: ...m to manage Memory usage View available memory and the memory used by applications on your device and memory card Password Set a password alphanumeric to unlock the screen Set up SIM card lock Lock SIM card Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature to require the PIN before using the device Change SIM PIN Change the PIN used to access SIM or USIM data Visible passwords Set the device to display ...

Page 107: ...u backed up when they are installed in your device Battery use View the amount of power consumed by your device Development USB debugging This is for application development When your device is connected to a PC with a PC data cable the USB debugging mode will be activated and Samsung Kies will launch automatically Stay awake Set the device s screen to stay on while charging the battery Allow mock...

Page 108: ...blinking the tip indicator Auto spacing Set the device to automatically insert a space between words Auto capitalization Set the device to automatically capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark such as a period question mark or exclamation mark Factory data reset Reset your settings to the factory default values and delete all your data SD card and phone storage Check memory info...

Page 109: ...right on the keypad Auto capitalization Set the device to automatically capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark such as a period question mark or exclamation mark Handwriting settings Customise the recognition time in Handwriting mode Show complete trace Set to display the trace of your dragging on the keyboard Word choice window Set how often the word list will display Speed vs...

Page 110: ...a language for the text to speech feature Engines View the text to speech engines downloaded from Android Market Voice input Activate the voice input feature to enter text by voice on the Samsung keypad Auto full stop Set the device to insert a period when you double tap the space bar Tutorial Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keypad Voice input and output Change the settings for the voice ...

Page 111: ...Activate an accessibility application you have downloaded such asTalkback or Kickback which provide voice melody or vibration feedback The power key ends calls Set the device to end a call when you press Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how time and date are displayed on your device Automatic Automatically update the time when you move across time zones Set date Set...

Page 112: ...ture by using the Lock SIM card menu Code Try this to solve the problem PUK Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For details contact your service provider Your device display...

Page 113: ...weak signals or poor reception you may lose your connection to the network Move to another area and try again 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 not recommende...

Page 114: ... Your battery is low Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the device Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your device is turned on Ensure that you have accessed the ri...

Page 115: ...n after trying these tips contact a Samsung Service Centre The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off The battery terminals may be dirty Wipe both gold coloured contacts with a clean soft cloth and try charging the battery again If the battery will no longer charge completely dispose of the old battery properly and replace it with a new battery refer to your local ordinances for ...

Page 116: ...ense or key to play the file Ensure that your device supports the file type Error messages appear when launching the FM radio The FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device uses the headset cable as an antenna Without a headset connected the FM radio will be unable to receive radio stations To use the FM radio first ensure that the headset is properly connected Next scan for and save the a...

Page 117: ...connect to if necessary Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 m If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre A connection is not established when you connect the device to a PC Ensure that the PC data cable you are using is compatible with your device Ensure that you have the proper drivers installed and upda...

Page 118: ...ur device during a thunderstorm Your device may malfunction and your risk of electric shock is increased Do not handle a damaged or leaking Lithium Ion Li Ion battery For safe disposal of your Li Ion batteries contact your nearest authorised service centre Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device I...

Page 119: ... device in potentially explosive environments Turn off your device in potentially explosive environments instead of removing the battery Always comply with regulations instructions and signs in potentially explosive environments Protect the device batteries and chargers from damage Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures Extreme temperatures can cause the def...

Page 120: ...e distracting Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road Use your device to call for help Dial a local emergency number in the case of fire traffic accident or medical emergencies Do not use your device at refuelling points service stations near fuels or chemicals and at blasting areas Do not store...

Page 121: ...ident a crime in progress or a serious emergency where lives are in danger call a local emergency number Call roadside assistance or a special non emergency assistance number when necessary If you see a broken down vehicle posing no serious hazard a broken traffic signal a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen call roadside assistance or another spe...

Page 122: ... shoulders or other parts of your body When using your device for extended periods hold the device with a relaxed grip press the keys lightly and take frequent breaks If you continue to have discomfort during or after such use stop use and see a physician Do not store your device near magnetic fields Your device may malfunction or the battery may discharge from exposure to magnetic fields Magnetic...

Page 123: ...up in the headset Avoid using headsets in dry environments or touch a metal object to discharge static electricity before connecting a headset to the device Ensure maximum battery and charger life Avoid charging batteries for more than a week as overcharging may shorten battery life Over time unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before use Disconnect chargers from power sources wh...

Page 124: ...device or make calls that increase your charges Use caution when using the device while walking or moving Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid injury to yourself or others Do not carry your device in your back pockets or around your waist You can be injured or damage the device if you fall Do not disassemble modify or repair your device Any changes or modifications to your device can void...

Page 125: ...es caused by the user s illegal use of copyrighted material Install mobile devices and equipment with caution Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted Avoid placing your device and accessories near or in an air bag deployment area Improperly installed wireless equipment can cause serious injury when air bags inflate rapidly Allow only quali...

Page 126: ... and conditions of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal 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 mobil...

Page 127: ... OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SAMSUNG DOES NOT GUARANTEETHE ACCURACY VALIDITY TIMELINESS LEGALITY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLETHROUGHTHIS DEVICE AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE WHETHER IN CONTRACT ORTORT FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ATTORNEY FEES EXPENSES OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING O...

Page 128: ...tent and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Samsung has no control Without limiting the generality of this disclaimer Samsung expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for any interruption or suspension of any content or service made available through this device Samsung is neither responsible nor liable for customer serv...

Page 129: ...endar creating events 69 viewing events 69 call forwarding 40 call log 40 calls answering 37 forwarding 40 international numbers 38 making 37 rejecting 38 using headset 38 using options during voice 38 viewing missed 39 waiting 40 call waiting 40 camera capturing photos 49 capturing videos 54 customising camcorder 56 customising camera 53 connections Bluetooth 85 DLNA 88 PC 91 WLAN 87 contacts cop...

Page 130: ...flight mode 17 FM radio listening to 62 saving stations 63 gallery file formats 57 playing videos 58 viewing photos 57 gestures 96 Google Mail 43 Google Maps 75 Google Search 79 GoogleTalk 47 idle screen adding items 22 adding panels 24 setting speed dial 66 device customising 27 indicator icons 19 keys 18 layout 17 settings 101 shortcuts panel 23 turning on or off 17 DLNA see AllShare downloads a...

Page 131: ...ections mass storage 92 Samsung Kies 91 phonebook creating contacts 65 creating groups 67 creating your namecard 66 finding contacts 66 photos capturing 49 capturing a series 52 capturing by scene 51 capturing in smile shot 51 capturing panoramic 52 viewing 57 PIN lock 30 Samsung Apps 82 sending multimedia 41 sending text 41 setting email accounts 45 multimedia messages sending 41 viewing 42 music...

Page 132: ... voice command 100 voice mail 42 voice recorder playing 71 recording 71 VPN connections connecting to 94 creating 93 web browser adding bookmarks 74 browsing web pages 72 locking 30 social hub 48 synchronisation with web accounts 35 task manager 98 text input 30 text memos 70 text messages sending 41 viewing 42 ThinkFree Office 98 time and date set 27 touch screen locking 22 using 20 unpack 9 ...

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Page 134: ... UK 2010 12 09 Joong Hoon Choi Lab Manager place and date of issue name and signature of authorised person It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre For the address or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your product Declaration of Conformity R TTE We Samsung Electronics declare under our sole responsibility that the pr...

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