Samsung Galaxy S Plus User Manual Download

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Page 2: ...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 Google...

Page 3: ...Power Lock key Sound sources wallpapers and images 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 Before you sta...

Page 4: ...ir respective owners Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation and are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc CS Headphone andWOW HD technologies are incorporated under licence from SRS Labs Inc Copyright Copyright 2011 Samsung Electronics This user manual is protected under international copyright laws No part of this user manual may be reproduced distributed translated or trans...

Page 5: ...EMAND This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play purchased DivXVideo on Demand VOD movies To obtain your registration code locate the DivXVOD section in your device setup menu Go to vod divx com for more information on how to complete your registration Wi Fi theWi Fi CERTIFIED logo and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance DivX DivX Certified and associat...

Page 6: ...and strap optional 17 Getting started 18 Turn your device on and off 18 Get to know your device 18 Use the touch screen 21 Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys 23 Get to know the idle screen 23 Access applications 25 Customise your device 27 Enter text 31 Download applications from Android Market 35 Download files from the web 36 Synchronise data 36 ...

Page 7: ...mation 73 Contacts 73 Calendar 77 Memo 78 Voice Recorder 79 Web 80 Internet 80 Maps 83 Latitude 85 Places 86 Communication 38 Calling 38 Messaging 44 Google Mail 46 Email 48 Talk 50 Social Hub 51 Entertainment 52 Camera 52 Videos 63 Gallery 64 Music 65 ...

Page 8: ...ons 102 VPN connections 104 Tools 107 Clock 107 Calculator 109 Aldiko eBook 109 Downloads 111 Kies air 112 Mini Diary 112 Navigation 86 Google Search 87 YouTube 87 Synchronise 88 Samsung Apps 89 Daily Briefing 90 Press Reader 91 Market 92 Connectivity 93 Bluetooth 93 Wi Fi 95 AllShare 97 ...

Page 9: ... Accessibility 130 Date and time 130 About phone 130 Troubleshooting 131 Safety precautions 137 Index 146 My Files 113 Task manager 114 ThinkFree Office 114 Voice Dialer 116 Voice Search 116 Write and go 117 Settings 118 Access the Settings menu 118 Wireless and network 118 Call settings 120 Sound 121 Display 122 Location and security 123 ...

Page 10: ...ble 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 with ...

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

Page 12: ...y Samsung 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 batte...

Page 13: ...e 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 the travel adapter Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of 1 the device Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the 2 multifunction jack Improperly co...

Page 14: ...s fully charged the battery icon is 4 no longer moving unplug the PC data cable from the device and then from the PC 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 a...

Page 15: ...mory card will appear in the mnt sdcard external_sd folder under the internal memory Insert a memory card optional To store additional multimedia files you must insert a memory card Your device accepts microSD or microSDHC memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB depending on memory card manufacturer and type Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards but some brands may not be...

Page 16: ...m 3 the device Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot 4 Remove the memory card 5 Replace the back cover 6 Do not remove a memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or device Remove the back cover 1 Insert a memory card with the gold coloured contacts 2 facing down Push the memory card in the mem...

Page 17: ... on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device Format the memory card only on the device In Idle mode select Applications Settings SD card and phone storage Unmount SD card Format SD card Format SD card Erase everything Before formatting the memory card remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on your device The manufacturer s warranty does not cover loss of data resultin...

Page 18: ...d then select Power off 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 Earpiece Front camera lens Touch screen Back key Proximity sensor Home...

Page 19: ...he touch screen Menu Open a list of options available on the current screen Home Return to the idle screen Open the list of recent applications press and hold Back Return to the previous screen Volume Adjust the device s volume Multifunction jack Back cover Headset jack Power Lock key Internal antenna Speaker Rear camera lens ...

Page 20: ...oading data Call diverting activated Connected to PC USB tethering 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 EDGE network connected UMTS network connected OpenWLANs available WLAN connected Bluetooth activated Bluetooth headset connected ...

Page 21: ... touch screen Your device s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions Learn basic actions to use the touch screen Icon Definition Mobile AP activated 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 Vibration mode activated Flight mode acti...

Page 22: ...n press or the Home key You can also 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 cont...

Page 23: ...ground image Available items may vary depending on the current idle screen mode 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 by pressing or the Home key and then flick the grey window with your finger Get to know the idle screen When the device is in Idle mode you will see the id...

Page 24: ... connection feature p 95 Bluetooth Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless connection feature p 93 GPS Activate or deactivate the GPS feature Sound Vibration Activate or deactivate theVibration mode Auto rotation Activate or deactivate the auto rotation Available options may vary depending on your region or service provider Move items on the idle screen Tap and hold an item to move until the...

Page 25: ...g and holding the application icon from the application list You can move the icon to the location you want on the idle screen Add or remove panels to the idle screen You can add or remove panels of the idle screen to organise widgets according to your preferences and needs In Idle mode press 1 Edit You can also place your two fingers on the screen and pinch to switch to Edit mode Add or remove pa...

Page 26: ... you have accessed recently Select an application to access 2 Press 4 to return to the previous screen Press the Home key to return to the idle screen Your device has a built in motion sensor that detects its orientation If you rotate the device while using some features the interface will automatically switch to landscape view To set the interface to keep the orientation when you rotate the devic...

Page 27: ...he ringtones Press theVolume key up or down to adjust the ringtone volume Use the task manager Your device is a multitasking device It can run more than one application at the same time However multitasking may cause hang ups freezing memory problems or additional power consumption To avoid these problems end unnecessary programs using the task manager In Idle mode open the application list and se...

Page 28: ...ur device Switch to the silent mode To mute or unmute your device do one of the following In Idle mode open the application list and select Phone Keypad and tap and hold Press and hold and select Silent mode You can set the device to alert you to various events in Silent mode In Idle mode open the application list and select Settings Sound Vibrate Always or Only in silent mode When you switch to S...

Page 29: ...en lock Pattern See the on screen instructions and example patterns 2 and select Next if necessary Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at 3 least 4 dots Select 4 Continue Adjust the brightness of the display In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Display Brightness Clear the check box next to 2 Automatic brightness Drag the slider 3 to adjust the level of bright...

Page 30: ...r a PIN unlock key PUK to unblock the SIM or USIM card If you block your SIM or USIM card by entering an incorrect PUK bring the card to your service provider to unblock it Draw a pattern again to confirm 5 Select 6 Confirm Set an unlock PIN code In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Location and security Set screen lock PIN Enter a new PIN numeric and select 2 Continue Ente...

Page 31: ... one of the supported languages p 126 Activate the mobile tracker When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your device the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover your device To use this feature you need a Samsung account for controlling the device from the web remotely In Idle mode open the application list and...

Page 32: ... to enter characters on the upper half of the key When you tap and hold a key until the character list appears you can enter special characters and symbols Change the keyboard type You can change the keyboard type Tap and hold the text input field and select Input method a keyboard type Swype or Samsung keypad Enter text using the Swype keyboard Select the first character of a word and drag your f...

Page 33: ...thod You can select one of key input methods QWERTY or traditional keypad or handwriting input methods Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing 2 on the screen You can also use the following keys 7 5 6 8 1 3 2 4 Number Function 1 Change case 2 Access the swype tip screen Change the text input method tap and hold 3 Switch between Symbol mode and ABC Number mode 4 Change the input langua...

Page 34: ...e selected input language Number Function 4 Clear your input 5 Start a new line 6 Access the keypad settings Change the text input method tap and hold 7 Insert a space Insert a full stop double tap Change the input language tap and hold and then scroll left or right Functions of this key may vary depending on your service provider Copy and paste text While you are entering text you can use the cop...

Page 35: ...cation and download it 3 Uninstall an application From the Android Market home screen select 1 My apps Select 3 Select word or Select all to select the text you want Drag 4 or to select the text you want Select 5 Copy to copy or Cut to cut the text onto the clipboard In another application place the cursor where you 6 want to paste the text Select 7 Paste to insert the text from the clipboard into...

Page 36: ...ynchronisation and vice versa This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Select the item you want to delete 2 Select 3 Uninstall OK Download files from the web When you download files or web applications from the web your device saves them in a memory card Files you download from the web can include viruses that will damage your device To lessen your risk only dow...

Page 37: ... device will start synchronising the data you set for synchronisation Set up a server account In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Accounts and sync Select 2 Add account an account type Follow the on screen instructions to complete the 3 account setup For online community services such as Facebook or MySpace enter your user name and password and select Log in Activate autom...

Page 38: ... Idle mode open the application list and select Phone Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number Select 2 to make a voice call For a video call select When you hold the device near your face your device automatically turns off the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs To end the call select 3 End call Use the phonebook to save numbers you dial frequently p 73 To quickly access the call l...

Page 39: ...t button To reject a call press and hold the headset button To place a call on hold or retrieve a held call during a call press and hold the headset button To end a call press the headset button Answer a call 1 When a call comes in drag right until it reaches the dot When the device is ringing press theVolume key to mute the ringtone To end the call select 2 End call Reject a call When a call come...

Page 40: ...ct Swap To make a multiparty call conference call make or answer a second call and select Merge when connected to the second party Repeat to add more parties You must subscribe to the multiparty call service to use this feature Use options during a voice call You can use the following options while a voice call is in progress To adjust the voice volume press theVolume key up or down To place a cal...

Page 41: ...can use various other call related features such as auto rejection Fixed Dialling Number FDN mode or call diverting or barring Use options during a video call You can use the following options while a video call is in progress To activate the speakerphone feature select Speaker To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you select Mute To hide your image from the other party pr...

Page 42: ...e 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 answer calls such as when you are already on the phone or when you are outside of the service area Set auto rejection Use auto rejection to reject calls from certain numbers automatically To activate auto rejection and set up the reject list In Idle mode o...

Page 43: ... Call settings Video call Video call barring Select a call type to restrict 2 Enter a call barring password and select 3 OK Your setting will be sent to the network To set call forwarding for voice calls In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Call settings Voice call Call forwarding Select a condition 2 Enter a number to which calls will be forwarded and 3 select Enable Your ...

Page 44: ...service provider Set call waiting Call waiting is a network feature to alert you of an incoming call while you are on a previous call In Idle mode open the application list and select Settings Call settings Voice call Call waiting Your setting will be sent to the network This feature is available only for voice calls View call logs You can view logs of your calls filtered by their types In Idle mo...

Page 45: ...pe to compose and enter your message text To insert emoticons press Insert smiley Press 5 Attach an option and add an item You can select a file from the file list or create a new photo video or sound Send a text message 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Messaging New message Select 2 Contacts You can enter a number manually or select one from the logs or contact groups by select...

Page 46: ...oured rectangle on the message This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider This Google Mail menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider Press 6 Add subject and add a subject for the message Select 7 Send to send the message View a text or multimedia message 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Messaging Your messages are group...

Page 47: ...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 important messages You can sort messages by label filter Send an email message In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Google Mail Press 2 Compose Enter a name or address in the recipient field 3 Enter a subject and message 4 To attach a...

Page 48: ...setting up the email account the email messages are downloaded to your device If you have created more than two accounts you can switch between email accounts Press Accounts and select one you want to retrieve messages from Add a label to a message From the Inbox screen tap and hold a message 1 Select 2 Change labels Select a label to add and select 3 OK Add a star to a message From the Inbox scre...

Page 49: ...r retrieving email messages you can view them offline In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Email an email account Press 2 Refresh to update the message list Select an email message 3 Send an email message 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Email an email account Press 2 Compose Select 3 Contacts You can enter an email address manually or select one from the recent r...

Page 50: ...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 From the message view use the following options To reply to the message press Reply To forward the message to other people press Forward To delete the message press Delete To view an attachment drag the screen down and select the attachment To save it to your device se...

Page 51: ...ats To end the chat press 5 End chat Social Hub Learn to access Social Hub the integrated communication application for email messages instant messages contacts or calendar information Visit socialhub samsungmobile com for more details In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Social Hub Check and use contents delivered from Social Hub 2 ...

Page 52: ...1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 2 The camera interface appears only in the landscape orientation 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 Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary 3 adjus...

Page 53: ... The focus frame moves to the place you tap and changes to green when the subject is in focus Select 6 to take a photo The photo is saved automatically Number Function 1 Check the camera status and settings Resolution Exposure metre type GPS activated Number of photos you can take according to available memory Default storage location 2 Switch between the front and rear camera lenses 3 Change the ...

Page 54: ...e a photo After taking photos select the image viewer icon to view the taken photos To view more photos scroll left or right To zoom in or out select or You can also double tap the screen to zoom in or out To send a photo to others select Share 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 va...

Page 55: ...nd hold 5 The camera will continue to take photos until you release the camera shutter Capture a photo in Smile shot mode Your camera can recognise people s faces and help you take photos of their smiling faces In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 2 Select 3 Smile shot Make any necessary adjustments 4 Select 5 Aim the camera ...

Page 56: ...c photo You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama shooting mode This mode is convenient for photographing landscapes In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 2 Select 3 Panorama Make any necessary adjustments 4 Select 5 to take the first photo Slowly move the device in any direction and align the 6 green frame with the vi...

Page 57: ... application list and select 1 Camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 2 Capture a combined photo You can take two photos with the same background and then combine the left and right halves of each photo into one photo This feature is helpful when you want to take a photo with a friend but there is no one available to take the photo for you The preview image appears enlarged in t...

Page 58: ...ments 4 Select 5 to take a photo Select 3 Action shot Make any necessary adjustments 4 Select 5 to capture the first photo Move the device to follow the moving subject 6 The device automatically captures the next photos Continue to follow the subject until the device has 7 captured all the shots necessary for the action photo Capture a photo in Cartoon mode You can take photos with cartoon effects...

Page 59: ...y the guidelines on the preview 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 Focus mode Take close up photos or set the camera to focus on the subject or focus on human faces automatically Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera takes a photo Resolution Change the resolu...

Page 60: ...at the subject and make any necessary 4 adjustments 7 9 8 2 1 4 5 6 3 Setting Function GPS tag Set the camera to include location information for your photos To use this feature you must activate location services p 101 Shutter sound Set the camera shutter to make a sound when capturing a photo Storage Select a memory location for storing captured photos Reset Reset menus and shooting options ...

Page 61: ...o view the recorded videos To view more videos scroll left or right To send a video to others select Share To play a video select Play To delete a video select Delete Number Function 1 Check the camcorder status Length of video that can be recorded according to available memory Default storage location 2 Change the recording mode for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally 3 Adjus...

Page 62: ...ing recorded videos Reset Reset menus and shooting options 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 White balance Adjust the colour balance according to lighting conditions Effects Apply a special effect such as sepia or black and white tones Video qua...

Page 63: ...ed Adjust the volume Stop playback and return to the playlist Videos Learn to use the video player to play various kinds of videos The video player supports the following file formats 3gp mp4 avi wmv flv mkv Codec MPEG4 H 263 H 264 VC 1 DivX 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 fil...

Page 64: ...o 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Gallery Select a folder 2 To change the view mode select 3 or at the top right of the screen Select a photo with no icon to view 4 Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your device s memory and memory card If your device displays that the memory is full when you access Gallery delete some of the files by using My Files or other ...

Page 65: ...gg oga aac flac While viewing a photo use the following options To view more photos scroll left or right To zoom in or out select or You can also tap the screen with two fingers and spread them apart move your fingers closer together to zoom out To start a slideshow images in the selected folder select Slideshow Tap the screen to stop the slideshow Play a video 1 In Idle mode open the application ...

Page 66: ...card Download from the wireless web p 80 Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies p 103 Receive via Bluetooth p 94 Copy to your memory card p 104 Synchronise withWindows Media Player 11 p 103 Play music After transferring music files to your device or memory card In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Music Scroll left or right to a music category 2 Select a music file 3 Cont...

Page 67: ...ry select All a category Select 9 to switch back to disc view Icon Function Skip backwards Scan backward in a file tap and hold Pause playback Select to resume playback Skip forward Scan forward in a file tap and hold 1 These icons are shown when you tap the player screen SRS CS Headphone delivers a 5 1 surround sound experience over standard headphones or earbuds when listening to multichannel co...

Page 68: ...st During playback press Add to quick list to add the current song to the quick list To go to the quick list from the music player main screen select Playlists Quick list To save the quick list as a playlist press Save as playlist Customise music player settings In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Music Press 2 Settings Adjust the following settings to customise your music 3 player...

Page 69: ...d saves available stations automatically The first time you turn on the FM radio you will be prompted to start automatic tuning Music Hub You can access the online music store and search for and buy your favourite songs This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Music Hub If you are launching this application for...

Page 70: ...omatically retune frequencies for stations when the current signal is weak Save a radio station automatically Plug a headset into the device 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select 2 FM Radio Control the FM radio with the following keys 4 1 3 5 6 3 7 8 4 4 2 Number Function 1 Adjust the volume 2 Turn off the FM radio Select to turn on the FM radio 3 Search for an available radio statio...

Page 71: ...ions If this feature is on you can control the FM radio from the shortcuts panel Select 3 Scan a scanning option The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically Select the radio station you want from the all station 4 list and press to return to the FM radio screen Add a radio station to the favourites list Plug a headset into the device 1 In Idle mode open the application list and s...

Page 72: ... 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 signal is weak FM auto off Set the FM radio to automatically turn off after a specified length of time ...

Page 73: ... 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 Phone Keypad Enter a phone number 2 Select 3 Add to Contacts Select a memory location 4 If you have more than one ...

Page 74: ...attaching 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 Contacts Scroll up or down on the contact list 2 Select a contact s name 3 Once you find a contact you can make a voice call by selecting the phone number make a video call by selecting Video call send a message by selecting Message edit the co...

Page 75: ...or exporting contacts select 4 OK to confirm 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 Contacts Press 2 Get friends Select an account 3 Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts you can manage mul...

Page 76: ... and select 1 Contacts 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 Contacts 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 f...

Page 77: ...calendar In month view days with 2 scheduled events are indicated by a small triangle View the 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 Contacts Activities Select an item you want to view 2 Calendar Learn to create and manage daily weekly or monthly eve...

Page 78: ...move to a specific day by entering a date manually press Go to enter the date by selecting or and select Set To select today s date press Today Select an event to view its details 3 You can send the event to others by pressing 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 ...

Page 79: ...send the voice memo to others by tapping and holding a voice memo and selecting Share View memos In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Memo Press 2 Search or press and hold to search for a memo if necessary Select a memo to view its details 3 To edit the memo select You can send the memo to others by tapping and holding the memo and selecting Send via an option Voice Recorder Learn t...

Page 80: ...g the web and downloading media For details contact 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 URL of the web page and select Navigate web pages with the following...

Page 81: ...of the web page to others press More Share page 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 two fingers on the screen and slowly pinch or spread apart T...

Page 82: ...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 To view the download history press More Downloads To customise the browser settings press More Settings Bookmark your favourite web pages If you know the web address of the web page you can manually add a bookmark To add a bookmark In Idle mo...

Page 83: ... receive better GPS signals avoid using your device in the following conditions between buildings in tunnels or underground passages or inside buildings in poor weather around high voltage or electromagnetic fields Add an RSS feed address In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Internet Move to a web page that has an RSS feed 2 Select 3 in the URL input field Select an RSS feed to add ...

Page 84: ...ces 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 following settings to activate location 2 services Option Function Use wireless networks Set to useWLAN and or mobile networks for finding your location Use GPS satellites Set to use the GPS satellite ...

Page 85: ...invitation you can share locations Press 4 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 select an address from your contact list or point the location on the map select Contacts Point...

Page 86: ...ak Destination Speak your destination such as Navigate to destination Type Destination Enter your destination with the virtual keypad Places Learn to search for a place around you This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Places Select a category 2 Your device searches for places around your current location tha...

Page 87: ...cons on the screen 4 Contacts Select your destination from addresses of your contacts Starred Places Select your destination from the list of your starred places Select 4 Install to use voice guided navigation To end the navigation press 5 Exit Navigation Google Search You can search for applications in your device and specific data on the web In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Go...

Page 88: ...ise Learn to synchronise contacts calendar events and memos with the web server you have specified Share videos This feature is available only in portrait view In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 YouTube Select a video 2 Select 3 More Share an option 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 ...

Page 89: ...nt access to a huge choice of mobile experience Your device gets smarter with fully optimised applications from Samsung Apps Explore amazing applications and make your mobile life even better Set up a synchronisation profile In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and network Synchronise Select 2 Create new profile and specify the following profile options Option Func...

Page 90: ...information Auto refresh Set the daily briefing screens to be automatically updated with latest information The feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider For details please visit www samsungapps com In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Samsung Apps Search for and download applications as desired 2 Daily Briefing Learn to get weather stock information ne...

Page 91: ...elect 4 OK Select 5 Confirm to confirm the charge Option Function Widget auto scroll Set the daily briefing widget to automatically show more information Unit Select a temperature unit to use for weather forecast When you are finished select the check boxes next to 4 the briefing services to display on the screen View daily briefing In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Daily Briefin...

Page 92: ...Library Select a newspaper 3 Market You can download games ringtones or other applications from the Android Market This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Market Search for a file and download it to the device 2 p 35 ...

Page 93: ...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 94: ... and pair with other Bluetooth enabled devices In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and network Bluetooth settings Scan devices Select a device 2 Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the 3 other device s Bluetooth PIN if 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 ...

Page 95: ...gs Wireless and network Wi Fi settings The device will automatically search for available WLANs When prompted enter 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 an appropriate application or folder according to its type For example a music or sound clip ...

Page 96: ... the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and network Wi Fi settings Select a network indicated by theWPS icon and select 2 WPS PIN On the access point enter the PIN and press the start 3 button Select a network under 2 Wi Fi networks Enter a password for the network if necessary 3 Select 4 Connect Add aWLAN manually In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless ...

Page 97: ... the default memory location for saving downloaded media files AllShare Learn to use the Digital Living Network Alliance DLNA service that enables you to share media files between DLNA enabled devices in your home over aWLAN You must first activate theWLAN feature and add aWLAN profile p 95 The supported file formats may vary depending on the software of the device Some files may not play on the D...

Page 98: ...le 4 Select 5 Add to playlist Control playback using icons of your device 6 Play your files on another DLNA enabled device In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 AllShare Select 2 Play file from my phone on another player Select a media category 3 a file Select 4 Add to playlist Select a player the one that will play the media file 5 Playback begins at the selected player Control play...

Page 99: ... AP feature Option Function Network SSID View and edit the device name that will be shown to external devices Security Select the security type Play files of one device on the other device In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 AllShare Select 2 Play file from server on another player via my phone Your device automatically searches for DLNA enabled devices Select a device as the media...

Page 100: ... the device s interface on theTV screen In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Display TV out Select 2 TV out to activateTV out mode When you are finished select 4 Save From another device locate your device s name in the 5 available connection list and connect to the network Your device shares the mobile network connection on another device Share your device s mobile network...

Page 101: ...ide buildings in poor weather around high voltage or electromagnetic fields Do not touch the internal antenna area or cover this area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions Select 3 TV system Select a video encoding system according to your 4 region Option Region PAL Australia Austria Belgium China Denmark England Finland Germany Italy Kuwait Malaysia Netherlands New Zealan...

Page 102: ...a Player transfer data to and from your device directly and use the Samsung Kies program This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Activate location services You must activate location services to receive location information and search the map In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Location and security Adjust the following settings to acti...

Page 103: ...PC OpenWindows Media Player to synchronise music 4 files Edit or enter your device s name in the pop up window 5 if necessary Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC You can download the program from the Samsung website www samsung com kies In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and network USB settings Samsung Kies Press the Home k...

Page 104: ...te virtual private networks VPN and connect to your private network securely through a public network such as the internet Select and drag the music files you want to the sync 6 list Start synchronisation 7 Connect as a mass storage device You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and access the file directory If you insert a memory card in the device you can also access the file dir...

Page 105: ...an import certificates from theVPN server or download from the web Your device should already be configured with internet access If you have trouble accessing the internet you need to edit connections If you are not sure about the connection information to enter ask your service provider Set upVPN connections In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and network VPN set...

Page 106: ...can import certificates from theVPN server or download from the web DNS search domains Enter the domain name server DNS address Connect to a private network In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and network VPN settings Select a private network to connect 2 Enter the user name and password and select 3 Connect ...

Page 107: ...ils 3 Select Smart alarm to activate simulated nature sounds with the alarm screen prior to the main alarm When you are finished select 4 Save Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds To stop the alarm drag right until it reaches the dot To repeat the alarm after a specified length of time drag left until it reaches the dot Delete an alarm In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Clock Alarm...

Page 108: ...ome key or and access another application When the timer expires drag 4 right until it reaches the dot Create a world clock In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Clock World clock Select 2 Add city or press Add Enter a city name or select one from the city list 3 To select a city in the world map view select To add more world clocks repeat steps 2 3 4 To apply the summer time to the ...

Page 109: ... from the bookshelf 4 Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand held or desktop calculator Perform the calculation In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Calculator Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display 2 to perform basic mathematical operations Rotate the device to landscape view to use the scientific calculator...

Page 110: ... View the table of contents 6 View the list of bookmarked pages 7 Change the display settings 8 Change the text attributes 9 Change the display mode Tap the screen to start reading a book 5 To move pages drag your finger left or right or tap 6 near the left or right margin of a page While reading a book use the following keys 7 6 5 9 8 7 1 4 3 2 ...

Page 111: ...lect a download folder 2 To open a file select the file 3 To delete a file select the check box and then select Delete Download book files from the online book store In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Aldiko eBook Press 2 Get more books The online book store appears Select a book catalogue 3 a book Import book files You can import book files in epub format from the memory card Boo...

Page 112: ...te and set the weather 4 if necessary Select 5 Tap to add photo and add an image or capture a photo Kies air Kies air allows you to connect a PC to your device via a WLAN From the PC browser you can view and control media files contacts messages and any other data saved on your device In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Kies air Start Enter the web address displayed by Kies air in ...

Page 113: ... view mode select View by To sort files or folders select List by To use additional features using a file such as moving copying or renaming option select More Select 6 Tap to create memo and enter text and select Done Select 7 Save View a Mini diary In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Mini Diary Select a diary 2 To upload a mini diary to your community website press Publish My Fil...

Page 114: ...vate now Close to activateThinkFree Office Select 4 My Docs Press 5 New a document type Task manager With the task manager you can view currently running applications and memory information 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 your device Downloaded View the total ...

Page 115: ...select Sign in View and 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 ...

Page 116: ...ce searches for information and web pages related to the keyword Voice Dialer Learn to dial a number or open an application by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Your device can recognise only American English commands Recognised languages may vary depending on your region Call a contact by voice dialling You can call numbers directly by saying the c...

Page 117: ...nd go Enter text using the text input panel 2 When you are finished select one of the options 3 To send a message with the text select Send message or Send To upload the text to a community website select Update status To save the text as a memo or calendar event select Save Send a message log in to a community service to 4 upload the text or create a memo or event according to the selected option...

Page 118: ... services Wi Fi settings Wi Fi Turn theWLAN feature on or off p 95 Network notification Set the device to notify you when an open network is available WPS button connection Connect to aWLAN using a Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS button AddWi Fi network AddWLAN APs manually Bluetooth settings Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off p 93 Device name Set a Bluetooth name for your device Di...

Page 119: ...twork for roaming Synchronise Set up synchronisation profiles and synchronise your device with the web server you have specified USB settings Activate various USB connection modes when you connect your device to a PC p 102 Tethering USB tethering Activate the USB tethering feature to share your device s mobile network connection with PCs via USB When connected to a PC your device is used as a wire...

Page 120: ...ial for automatically redialling a call that was not connected or cut off during a call Call settings Customise the settings for calling features All calls Show my number Show your mobile phone number to recipients You must insert the SIM or USIM card to use this feature Auto reject Enable or disable the auto reject feature and specify a list of callers to automatically reject Answering call Set t...

Page 121: ...vice Silent mode Activate the silent mode to mute all sounds except media sounds and alarm ringtones Video call Preset image Select an image to be shown to the other party Own video in received call Set whether to show your live image or preset image to the other party Use call fail options Select whether or not to retry a voice call when a video call fails to connect Video call forwarding Divert ...

Page 122: ...ting Get fonts online Vibrate Set when the device will vibrate for various events Volume Adjust the volume level for call ringtones music and videos phone system sound and notification ringtones Phone ringtone Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls Notification ringtone Select a ringtone to alert you to events such as incoming messages missed calls and alarms Audible touch tones Set the ...

Page 123: ...ge screen lock None Disable the screen lock Pattern Set an unlock pattern to unlock the screen Brightness Set the brightness of the display Auto rotate screen Set whether or not to rotate the content automatically when the device is rotated Animation Set the device to display animation when you switch between windows Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the dis...

Page 124: ...ious applications Install encrypted certificates from SD card Install encrypted certificates that are stored on a memory card PIN Set a PIN numeric to unlock the screen 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...

Page 125: ...itched data network to get notifications for new applications from Samsung Apps This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Set password Create and confirm a password for accessing credentials Clear storage Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password Applications Change the settings for managing installed applications Unknown sources Select...

Page 126: ... Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation Background data Select this setting to use the auto sync feature The auto sync will run in the background without opening applications and synchronise data Auto sync Set the device to synchronise contact calendar and email data automatically Privacy Change the settings for managing your settings and data Back up ...

Page 127: ... the Swype keyboard Tutorial Learn how to enter text faster with the Swype keyboard Version View version information Select input method Select a default keyboard type for text input Swype Language Select a language for text input You cannot enter text in some languages To enter text you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages Audio feedback Set to alert you when there...

Page 128: ...recogniser and the text to speech feature Samsung keypad Portrait keypad types Select the default input method such as the QWERTY keyboard traditional keypad or handwriting screen Input languages Select languages for text input You cannot enter text in some languages To enter text you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages XT9 Activate XT9 mode to enter text using Pre...

Page 129: ...nes View the text to speech engines downloaded from Android Market Voice recognition settings Language Select a language for the Google voice recognition SafeSearch Set the device to filter explicit text and or images from voice search results Block offensive words Hide offensive words your device recognised from voice search results Text to speech settings Listen to an example Listen to the spoke...

Page 130: ...ility Activate an accessibility application you have downloaded such asTalkback or Kickback which provide voice melody or vibration feedback Accessibility services Select an accessibility application to use 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 Au...

Page 131: ...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 132: ...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 133: ... 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 134: ...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 135: ...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 136: ...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 137: ...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 138: ... 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 139: ...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 140: ...s may be damaged by magnetic fields Use your device to help others in emergencies If you see an auto accident 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...

Page 141: ...o frequency than necessary Hold the device with a relaxed grip press the keys lightly use special features that reduce the number of keys you have to press such as templates and predictive text and take frequent breaks Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your device to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time Do not store your device ne...

Page 142: ...ung Service Centre to have it repaired Do not use the device for anything other than its intended use Avoid disturbing others when using the device in public Protect your hearing Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage Exposure to loud sounds while driving may distract your attention and cause an accident Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into an audio so...

Page 143: ...imum SAR recorded for this model was 0 346W kg In normal use the actual SAR is likely to be much lower as Do not allow children to use your device Your device is not a toy Do not allow children to play with it as they could hurt themselves and others damage the device or make calls that increase your charges Install mobile devices and equipment with caution Ensure that any mobile devices or relate...

Page 144: ...sed of these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment the device has been designed to emit only the RF energy necessary to transmit a signal to the nearest base station By automatically emitting lower levels when possible your device reduces your overall exposure to RF energy The Declaration of Conformity statement at the back of this manual demonstrates your device s complianc...

Page 145: ...ive content and service providers 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 Disclaimer Some content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are protected by copyright patent trademark and or other intellectual property laws Such content...

Page 146: ...splay 29 calculator 109 calendar creating events 77 viewing events 77 call barring 43 call forwarding 42 call log 44 calls answering 39 barring 43 forwarding 42 international numbers 39 making 38 multiparty 40 rejecting 39 using headset 39 using options during voice 40 viewing missed 41 waiting 44 call waiting 44 camera capturing photos 52 customising camcorder 62 customising camera 59 recording v...

Page 147: ...35 files 36 ebook downloading 111 importing 111 reading 109 email sending 49 setting accounts 48 viewing 49 file manager 113 fixed dialling number mode 42 flight mode 18 FM radio listening to 69 saving stations 70 contacts copying 75 creating 73 finding 74 importing or exporting 76 setting speed dial 74 daily briefing 90 device customising 27 indicator icons 20 keys 19 layout 18 settings 118 short...

Page 148: ...edia messages sending 45 viewing 46 music hub 69 music player adding files 66 creating playlists 68 playing music 66 PC connections mass storage 104 Samsung Kies 103 Windows Media Player 103 phonebook creating contacts 73 creating groups 75 creating your namecard 74 finding contacts 74 memory card formatting 17 inserting 15 removing 16 memos creating 78 viewing 79 menu screen accessing 25 organisi...

Page 149: ...s Media Player 103 text input 31 text memos 78 text messages sending 45 viewing 46 ThinkFree Office 114 time and date set 27 timer 108 touch screen locking 23 using 21 settings about phone 130 accessibility 130 accounts and sync 126 applications 125 call settings 120 date and time 130 display 122 locale and text 126 location and security 123 privacy 126 SD card and phone storage 126 sound 121 voic...

Page 150: ...hing videos 87 voice mail 46 voice memos playing 79 recording 79 voice recorder 79 VPN connections connecting to 106 creating 105 web browser adding bookmarks 82 browsing web pages 80 Windows Media Player 103 WLAN activating 95 finding and connecting to networks 95 usingWPS 96 ...

Page 151: ...one 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 product GSMWCDMAWi Fi Mobile Phone GT I9001 to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards and or other normative documents SAFETY EN 60950 1 2006 A1...

Page 152: ... 12 2011 Rev 1 3 To install Kies PC Sync Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung 1 website www samsung com kies and install it on your PC In Idle mode open the application list and select 2 Settings Wireless and network USB settings Samsung Kies Using a PC data cable connect your device to your PC 3 Refer to the Kies help for more information ...

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