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Page 1: ...GT I8150 usermanual ...

Page 2: ...this user manual may differ in appearance from 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 ...

Page 3: ...future reference Instructional icons Before you start familiarize yourself with the icons you will see in this manual Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information Refer to pages with related information for example p 12 represents see page 12 Followed by ...

Page 4: ...are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics The Android logo Google Search Google Maps Google Mail YouTube Android Market and Google Talk are trademarks of Google Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and or its affiliates Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners Windows Media Player is a ...

Page 5: ...is is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video Visit www divx com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p including premium content ABOUT DIVXVIDEO ON DEMAND This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play purchased DivXVideo on Demand VOD movies To obtain your registration code loc...

Page 6: ... 18 Get to know your device 19 Use the touch screen 23 Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys 24 Get to know the idle screen 24 Access applications 27 Customize your device 29 Enter text 34 Download applications from Android Market 41 Download files from the web 42 Synchronize data 43 Communication 45 Calling 45 Messages 51 Google Mail 54 Email 56 Talk 58 Social Hub 59 Contents ...

Page 7: ...3 Music 74 FM radio 77 Game Hub 80 Personal information 81 Phonebook 81 Calendar 85 Task 87 Memo 88 Voice recorder 89 Web 90 Internet 90 Maps 94 Latitude 95 Places 96 Navigation 97 YouTube 97 Samsung Apps 99 Market 99 News Weather 100 Connectivity 101 Bluetooth 101 Wi Fi 103 ...

Page 8: ...oads 119 Google Search 119 Kies air 119 Mini diary 121 My files 122 Polaris Office 122 SIMToolkit 124 Task manager 124 Voice Search 125 Settings 126 Access the Settings menu 126 Wireless and network 126 Call 128 Sound settings 130 Display 130 Power saving mode 131 Location and security 132 Applications 133 Accounts and sync 134 Motion 134 ...

Page 9: ...Contents 9 Privacy 135 Storage 135 Language and keyboard 135 Voice input and output 138 Accessibility 139 Date time 139 About phone 139 Troubleshooting 140 Safety precautions 146 ...

Page 10: ...egion or offered by your service provider You can purchase 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 subscriptio...

Page 11: ...n it off Remove the back cover and battery 2 Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold colored contacts 3 facing down The antenna is located below the memory card slot Do not remove the protective tape covering the antenna as this can damage the antenna ...

Page 12: ...g the device for the first time you must charge the battery You can charge the device with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable Use only Samsung approved chargers and cables Unauthorized chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device ...

Page 13: ...battery is completely discharged you cannot turn on the device even with the travel adapter connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before you try to turn on the device 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 adapter improperly may cause serious damage...

Page 14: ...rmal 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 Center When the battery is fully charged first unplug the travel 4 adapter from the device and then from the power outlet Do not remove the battery while the device is connected to the travel adapter Doing so may cause damage to the device ...

Page 15: ...egins When the battery is fully charged first unplug the USB 4 cable from the device and then from the PC 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 s...

Page 16: ...l ask you to reformat the memory card Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of memory cards When you insert a memory card in your device its file directory will appear in the external_sd folder under the internal memory Remove the back cover 1 Insert a memory card with the gold colored contacts 2 facing down Replace the back cover 3 ...

Page 17: ... as this could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or device Format the memory card Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device Format the memory card only on the device In Idle mode select Applications Settings Storage Unmount SD card OK Format SD card Format SD card Erase everything Before formatting the memory card remember to make back up co...

Page 18: ...n instructions to set up your device To turn off your device press and hold and then select Power off OK Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorized personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as airplanes and hospitals To use your device s non network services only switch to Flight mode Press and hold and select Flight mode ...

Page 19: ... antenna area or cover this area with your hands or other objects while using the related functions Proximity sensor Home key Volume key Menu key Speaker Microphone1 Touch screen Microphone Front camera lens Back key Loudspeaker Back cover Flashbulb Headset jack Multifunction jack Main antenna Rear camera lens Power Reset Lock key GPS antenna2 ...

Page 20: ... Google search application press and hold Open the search input window while using some applications press and hold 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 Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider Icon Definition No signal Signal st...

Page 21: ...enWLANs available WLAN connected AllShare in progress Bluetooth activated Bluetooth headset connected GPS activated Call in progress Call on hold Speakerphone activated Missed call Synchronized with the web Uploading data Downloading data Call diverting activated Connected to PC Power saving mode activated ...

Page 22: ... Email message New voice mail message Alarm activated Event notification Roaming outside of normal service area Silent mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Music playback in progress Music playback paused FM radio turned on in the background Error occurred or caution required Battery power level 10 00 Current time ...

Page 23: ...tection film before using your device Your touch screen has a layer that detects small electrical charges emitted by the human body For best performance tap the touch screen with your fingertip The touch screen will not react to touches of sharp tools such as a stylus or pen Control your touch screen with the following actions Tap Touch once with your finger to select or launch a menu option or ap...

Page 24: ... press To unlock turn on the screen by pressing or the Home key and then flick the window with your finger You can activate the screen lock feature to prevent others from using or accessing your personal data and information saved in your device p 31 Get to know the idle screen When the device is in Idle mode you will see the idle screen From the idle screen you can view indicator icons widgets sh...

Page 25: ...dd widgets to the idle screen Shortcuts Add shortcuts to items such as applications bookmarks and contacts Folders Create a new folder or add folders for your contacts Wallpapers Set a background image Move items on the idle screen Tap and hold an item to move 1 Drag the item to the location you want 2 Remove items from the idle screen Tap and hold an item to remove 1 The trash bin appears at the ...

Page 26: ...nection feature p 101 GPS Activate or deactivate the GPS feature Sound Vibration Activate or deactivateVibration mode Auto rotation Activate or deactivate the auto rotation Available options may vary depending on your region or service provider Add or remove panels to the idle screen You can add or remove panels of the idle screen to organize widgets according to your preferences and needs In Idle...

Page 27: ...of an application by tapping and holding the icon from the application list and then move it to the location you want on the idle screen Press 4 to return to the previous screen Press the Home key to return to the idle screen If you rotate the device while using some features the interface will automatically rotate as well To prevent the interface from rotating open the notifications panel and sel...

Page 28: ...and hold an application 2 Drag the application icon to 3 Add folder or Add page at the bottom of the screen Repeat steps 2 3 to add more applications 4 Drag 5 Add folder or Add page to the menu screen A new folder or panel containing the applications is added to the menu screen If you added a folder enter a name and select 6 Yes Press 7 Save Access recent applications Press and hold the Home key t...

Page 29: ...sk manager Active applications The list of all the applications currently running on your device appears To close an application select 2 Exit To close all active applications select Exit all Customize your device Get more from your device by customizing it to match your preferences Set the current time and date In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Date time Set the time an...

Page 30: ...ice to alert you to various events in Silent mode In Idle mode open the application list and select Settings Sound settings Vibration Always or Only in Silent mode When you switch to Silent mode will appear in place of Change your ringtone In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Sound settings Phone ringtone Select a ringtone from the list and select 2 OK Activate animation fo...

Page 31: ...s Drag the slider 2 to adjust the level of brightness Select 3 OK The brightness level of the display will affect how quickly the device consumes battery power Set a screen lock You can lock the touch screen by activating the screen lock feature Your device will require the unlock code each time you turn on the device or unlock the touch screen If you forget your unlock code bring your device to a...

Page 32: ... Continue 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 Enter the PIN again and select 3 OK Set an unlock password In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Location and security Set screen lock Password ...

Page 33: ... enter 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 Activate the Find my mobile feature When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your device the Find my mobile feature will automatically send the contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover yo...

Page 34: ...ode with 6 Enter the text message to be sent to the recipients 7 Select 8 Done Enter text You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen You cannot enter text in some languages To enter text you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages p 135 Change the keyboard type You can change the keyboard type Tap and hold...

Page 35: ...inger 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 You can also tap the keys to enter text You can tap and hold a key to enter characters on the upper half of the key When you tap and hold a key until the character list appears y...

Page 36: ...2 Access the keypad settings Show the alternative word list for the selected characters Change the keyboard type tap and hold 3 Switch between Symbol Number mode and ABC Number mode 4 Change the input language Select input languages tap and hold 5 Clear your input 6 Start a new line 7 Insert a space ...

Page 37: ...Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on 2 the screen You can also use the following keys 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 Number Function 1 Change case 2 Switch between Symbol Number mode and ABC mode 3 Enter text by voice This icon is available only when you activate the voice input feature for the Samsung keypad This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language 4 Clear your i...

Page 38: ... Select 1 and select a text input method Option Function Qwerty Keypad Select characters on the QWERTY keyboard 3x4 Keypad Select characters on the 3x4 keypad Handwriting box Write in the input box Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on 2 the screen You can use the following keys 1 2 3 5 4 7 6 Number Function 1 Change case 2 Hide the virtual keypad ...

Page 39: ...cted text input method 7 Insert a space In the handwriting mode you can use the following gestures Function Gesture Space Chinese English Enter Backspace When entering text with the 3x4 keypad you can use the following modes Mode Function Pinyin Select 1 Pinyin to switch to Pinyin mode Select appropriate virtual keys to enter 2 pinyins Select a pinyin 3 Scroll left or right until the character you...

Page 40: ...to switch to English mode Select the appropriate virtual keys to enter 2 characters Select an appropriate virtual key to enter characters or write characters Select to activate the smart input feature word completion and word combination Number Select 1 Number to switch to Number mode Select the appropriate virtual keys to enter a 2 number Symbol Select 1 Symbol to switch to Symbol mode Select an ...

Page 41: ... 6 paste the text Select 7 Paste to insert the text from the clipboard into the text field 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 region or ser...

Page 42: ...eb Files you download from the web can include viruses that will damage your device To lessen your risk only download files from sources you trust Some media files include Digital Rights Management to protect copyrights This protection may prevent you from downloading copying modifying or transferring some files To download files from the web In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Int...

Page 43: ...available depending on your region or service provider 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 account 3 set up Activate automatic sync In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Accounts and sync Select 2 Auto sync Select an accoun...

Page 44: ...4 Synchronize data manually In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Accounts and sync Select an account 2 Select 3 Sync now Your device will start synchronizing the data you set for synchronization ...

Page 45: ...f and locks the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs when you hold the device near your face p 128 Static electricity discharged from your body or clothing may interfere with the proximity sensor during a call Make a call 1 In 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 To end the c...

Page 46: ...ll Set reject messages Call an international number In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Phone Keypad and tap and hold 0 to insert the character Enter the complete number you want to dial country 2 code area code and phone number and then select to dial the number Use a headset By plugging a headset into the device you can answer and control calls hands free To answer a call press t...

Page 47: ...creen select Keypad To activate the speakerphone feature select Speaker In noisy environments you may have difficulty hearing some calls while using the speakerphone feature For better audio performance use the phone in normal mode To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you select Mute To listen and talk to the other party via a Bluetooth headset select Headset To open the ...

Page 48: ...een press Dialpad To listen and talk to the other party via a Bluetooth headset press Switch to headset To activate the speakerphone feature press Speaker On Off To use the other party s image tap and hold the other party s image You can capture an image of the screen or record the video call View and dial missed calls Your device will display calls you have missed on the display To dial the numbe...

Page 49: ...n the auto reject list Select 3 Black list Select 4 Add and enter a phone number Select 5 Match criteria an option if necessary Select 6 Save To add more numbers repeat steps 4 6 7 Use Fixed Dialing Number FDN mode In FDN mode your device will restrict outgoing calls except for the numbers stored in the FDN list To activate FDN mode In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Call...

Page 50: ...nd select 1 Settings Call Call forwarding a call type Select a condition 2 Enter a number to which calls will be forwarded and select 3 Enable Your setting will be sent to the network Set call barring Call barring is a network feature to restrict certain types of calling or to prevent others from making calls with your device In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Call Additi...

Page 51: ...st and select 1 Phone Logs Press 2 View by an option to sort the call logs From the call logs you can make a call or send a message directly to a contact by flicking the contact to the left or right 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 or reject list Messages Learn to create and send text SMS...

Page 52: ...e text To insert emoticons press Insert smiley Select 5 Send to send the message Send a multimedia message 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Messages Select 2 Add recipients of your message 3 Enter phone numbers or Email addresses manually separating them with a semicolon or a comma Select phone numbers or Email addresses from the lists by selecting When you enter an Email addres...

Page 53: ...ntact like a messenger Select a contact 2 For a multimedia message select a message to view the 3 details Listen to voice mail messages If you have set missed calls to be diverted to the voice mail server callers may leave voice messages when you do not answer incoming calls To access your voice mail inbox and listen to voice mail messages In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Phone ...

Page 54: ...gle Mail menu may be labeled differently depending on your service provider Send an Email message In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Gmail If you are launching this application for the first time 2 select OK Press 3 Compose Enter a name or address in the recipient field 4 To add more recipients press Add Cc Bcc Enter a subject and message 5 To attach an image file press 6 Attach a...

Page 55: ... device select Download To archive the message select Archive To delete the message select Delete To move to the previous or next message select or Organize Email by labels You can organize your Email by labeling your messages You can sort messages by label filter 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 Fi...

Page 56: ...ng 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 Select an account name at the top left of the screen and select one you want to retrieve messages from Send an Email message 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Email Select 2 Add recipients of your message 3 Enter Email addresses...

Page 57: ...u can view previously retrieved Emails offline or connect to the Email server to view new messages After retrieving Email messages you can view them offline In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Email an Email account Press 2 Refresh to update the message list Select an Email message 3 From the message view use the following options To move to the previous or next message select or T...

Page 58: ...alk contacts at a glance Press 2 Add friend Enter an Email address of the friend and select 3 Send invitation When your friend accepts the invitation he she is added to your friend list Start a chat In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Talk Select a friend from the friend list The chat screen opens 2 Enter your message and select 3 Send To insert emoticons press More Insert smiley T...

Page 59: ...ication application for Social Network Service SNS Email messages instant messages contacts or calendar information Visit socialhub samsungapps 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 60: ...utions up to 1280 x 720 pixels The camera automatically turns off when you do not use it for a specified period of time 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 to turn on the camera Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary 2 adjustments 1 2 6 5 4 3 ...

Page 61: ... storage location 5 Switch to the camcorder 6 Capture a photo Press theVolume key to zoom in or out 3 You can also tap the screen with two fingers and spread them apart move your fingers closer together to zoom out The zoom function may be unavailable when shooting in the highest resolution Tap where you want to focus on the preview screen 4 The focus frame moves to the place you tap and changes t...

Page 62: ... and use the following options Set as Set a photo as wallpaper or a caller image for a contact Rename Rename a photo file 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 conditions and subjects For example when you take photos at night select the night mode that u...

Page 63: ... 4 to take a photo Capture a photo in Smile shot mode Your camera can recognize people s faces and help you take photos of their smiling faces In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Camera to turn on the camera Select 2 Shooting mode Smile shot Make any necessary adjustments 3 Aim the camera lens at your subject and select 4 Your device recognizes people in an image and detects their ...

Page 64: ...the green frame and viewfinder the camera will automatically take the next photo Repeat step 5 to complete the panoramic photo 6 Capture a photo of action You can capture shots of a moving subject and then combine them into a single photo that shows the action In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Camera to turn on the camera Select 2 Shooting mode Action shot Make any necessary adju...

Page 65: ...a photo select to access the following options Option Function Edit shortcuts Edit shortcuts to frequently used options Self portrait Switch between the front and rear camera lenses Flash Change the flash setting You can manually turn the flash on or off or set the camera to automatically use the flash when needed Shooting mode Change the shooting mode Scene mode Change the scene mode Exposure val...

Page 66: ...ct a type of exposure meter Auto contrast Automatically adjust contrast between your subject and background GPS tag 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 Save as flipped Set the camera to flip the image automati...

Page 67: ...der Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary 3 adjustments 1 2 6 5 3 4 Number Function 1 Change the camcorder settings 2 Open the image viewer to view videos you recorded 3 Use camcorder shortcuts Change the flash setting Change the recording mode or switch between the front and rear camera lenses You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently used options p 70 ...

Page 68: ...ailable when recording in the highest resolution Select 5 to start recording Select 6 to stop recording The video is saved automatically The camcorder may not be able to properly record videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed After recording videos select the image viewer icon to view the recorded videos To view more videos scroll left or right To play a video select To send a video to ...

Page 69: ...value Adjust the exposure value Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera starts recording a video Effects Apply a special effect such as sepia or black and white tones Resolution Change the resolution option White balance Adjust the color balance according to lighting conditions Save as flipped Set the camera to flip the image automatically when you record a video with the front came...

Page 70: ...MPEG4 H 263 H 264 WMV7 8 9 DivX Audio codec AAC LC AAC eAAC MP3 AC3 AMR NB WB WMA9 Your device supports video resolutions up to 1280 x 720 pixels depending on the file format Avoid locking the device s screen while playing a DivX Video On Demand Each time you lock the screen while playing a DivXVideo On Demand one of your available rental counts will be decremented Some file formats are not suppor...

Page 71: ...ck Select to resume playback Move to the next track Scan forward in a file tap and hold Activate the 5 1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected Adjust the volume Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your device s memory and memory card Supported file formats Type Format Photo bmp gif jpg png Video 3gp mp4 avi wmv flv mkv Video codec MPEG4 H 263 H 264 WMV7 8 9 Di...

Page 72: ...e files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded View a photo 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 While viewing a photo use the following options To view more photos scroll left or right To zoom in or out tap the screen with two fingers a...

Page 73: ...ight Rotate a photo clockwise Slideshow Start a slideshow in the selected folder Rename Rename a photo file Details View photo details 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 to landscape view 3 Control playback with the virtual keys 4 p 70 Photo editor You can edit photos and apply various effects In Idle mo...

Page 74: ...t or select to apply a filter effect To use additional tools such as copying and warping select Select a variation of the effect to apply 6 Adjust the image as desired if necessary and select 7 Done When you are finished press 8 Save Enter a name for the image and select 9 OK Music Learn to listen to your favorite music while on the go with the music player The music player supports the following ...

Page 75: ...ce or memory card In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Music Select a music category 2 a music file Control playback with the following icons 3 Icon Function Adjust the volume Activate the 5 1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected Activate Shuffle mode Change the repeat mode off repeating a file or repeating all files Restart playback Move to the previous track d...

Page 76: ...nd high frequency clarity for crisp detail Create a playlist In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Music Select 2 Playlists Press 3 Create Enter a title for your new playlist and select 4 Save Select 5 Add music Select the files you want to include and select 6 Add During playback you can add files to a playlist by pressing Add to playlist Add songs to the quick list You can add song...

Page 77: ...alization Display an animated visualization during playback 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 ...

Page 78: ... to the favorites list 4 Adjust the volume 5 Fine tune the frequency Save a radio station automatically Plug a headset into the device 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select 2 FM radio Press 3 Scan a scanning option The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically Select the radio station you want from the all station list 4 and press to return to the FM radio screen ...

Page 79: ...ze your FM radio 3 Option Function Region Select your region Background playing Set whether or not to run the FM radio in the background while using other applications If this feature is on you can control the FM radio from the notifications 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 in...

Page 80: ... 1 Game Hub If you are launching this application for the first time 2 select the check box next to Do not show for 90 days and select Confirm Select and install a game 3 Follow the on screen instructions 4 Available games may vary depending on your region or service provider Controls and options of games may vary ...

Page 81: ...ry 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 dialing screen In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Phone Keypad Enter a phone number 2 Select 3 Add to Contacts Create contact Select a memory location 4 If you have more ...

Page 82: ...d a contact you can use the following options To call the contact select or To send a message select To set the contact as your favorites select To edit the contact information press Edit Set a speed dial number In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Phonebook Press 2 More Speed dial setting Select a location number 3 a contact Select a phone number if necessary 4 You can quickly dial...

Page 83: ...ature 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 Phonebook Press 2 More View Friends Select an account 3 Select contacts and select 4 Add You can add comments to messages uploaded by your contacts and view their s...

Page 84: ...dd to the group and select Add Select 6 Save Copy contacts To copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Phonebook Press 2 Import Export Import from SIM 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 contacts to copy and select 4 Import To copy contacts f...

Page 85: ...or importing a single contact file 4 multiple contact files or all contact files and select OK Select contact files to import and select 5 OK To export contacts from your device to a memory card In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Phonebook Press 2 Import Export Export to SD card Select 3 OK to confirm Calendar Learn to create and manage daily weekly or monthly events and set alarm...

Page 86: ...the top of the calendar 2 To view events of a specific date In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Calendar Select a date on the calendar In month view days with 2 scheduled events are indicated by a small square To 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...

Page 87: ...iss Task Learn to create a task list and set alarms to remind yourself of important tasks or set priority Create a task In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Task Select 2 Create task Enter the details of the task 3 Select 4 Save View a task In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Task Press 2 List by an option to sort the tasks Select a task to view its details 3 For com...

Page 88: ...ew memos In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Memo Press 2 Search to search for a memo if necessary Select a memo to view its details 3 To edit the memo select To use additional features with a memo select Tool Function Delete the memo Change the background color of the memo Lock the memo Print the memo using aWLAN connection Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers...

Page 89: ...elect 2 Record to start recording Speak into the microphone 3 When you are finished select 4 Stop Your memo is saved automatically To record more voice memos select 5 Record again Play a voice memo In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Voice recorder Select 2 List Select a voice memo to play 3 You can send the voice memo to others by pressing Share an option ...

Page 90: ...r 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 keys 2 2 1 The above screen may d...

Page 91: ...urrently active windows press Windows You can open multiple pages and switch back and forth between them To adjust the brightness of the screen press Browser brightness This feature may be unavailable depending on your region To reload the current web page press Refresh To go to a next page in history press Forward To bookmark the current web page press More Add bookmark To add a shortcut of the c...

Page 92: ... printer press More Print Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers 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 URL input field 2 Select 3 Select 4 Speak now if necessary Say a keyword into your device s microphone 5 The device searches for inform...

Page 93: ... tap and hold a bookmark and use the following options To open the web page in the current window select Open To open the web page in a new window select Open in new window To edit the bookmark details select Edit bookmark To add the bookmark shortcut to the idle screen select Add shortcut to home screen To send the web address URL of the web page to others select Share link To copy the web addres...

Page 94: ...depending on your region or service provider Search for a specific location In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Maps If you are launching this application for the first time 2 select OK The map will display your current location Press 3 Search or select Search Maps Enter a keyword for the location and select 4 To search for a location by voice select Select the location you want to...

Page 95: ...d travel method you may see multiple routes Select a route to view details of your trip and select to view the route on the map Select 5 or to view only the single part of the route When you are finished press 6 Clear Map Latitude Learn to share your location with your friends and view friends locations via Google Latitude This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provide...

Page 96: ...nding 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 that are related to the category Select a place name to view its details 3 While viewing information use the following options 4 To view the place on the map select Map To view the route to the place select Directions T...

Page 97: ...n 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 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 destinati...

Page 98: ...ist 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 7 If you want to upload new videos select to turn on the camera Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments 3 Select 4 to start recording Select 5 to stop recording Select 6 Save to upload the video that...

Page 99: ...e 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 If you are launching this application for the first time read 2 the terms and conditions and select Accept Search for and download applications as desired 3 Market You can download games ringtones or other applications from the And...

Page 100: ...ocation 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 and select 1 News Weather Scroll left to a news topic at the top of the screen 2 Select an article t...

Page 101: ...amsung 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 w...

Page 102: ...e other device enters the same PIN or accepts the connection pairing is complete If the pairing is successful the device will automatically search for available services Some devices especially headsets or hands free car kits may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN such as 0000 If the other device has a PIN you must enter it Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Select a file or item such as a con...

Page 103: ...evice 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 network WLAN compatible with the IEEE 802 11 b g n standards You can connect to the internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot...

Page 104: ...the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and network Wi Fi settings The device will automatically search for availableWLANs 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 and network Wi Fi settings AddWi Fi network Enter the SSID for the netw...

Page 105: ... 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 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 ...

Page 106: ...e DLNA 3 feature Option Function Device name Enter a name for your device as a media server Share videos Turn on video sharing with other DLNA enabled devices Share photos Turn on image sharing with other DLNA enabled devices Share music Turn on music sharing with other DLNA enabled devices Upload from other devices Set whether or not to accept the upload from other devices Default memory Select t...

Page 107: ...Playback may be buffered depending on the network connection and the connected server Play files of one device on the other device In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 AllShare Select 2 Remote device Your device automatically searches for DLNA enabled devices Select a device as the media server the one that 3 contains media files Select a media category and a file 4 Select a player ...

Page 108: ...ableWi Fi hotspot settings OK Select 3 PortableWi Fi hotspot Yes to activate theWi Fi tethering feature Select 4 Configure portableWi Fi hotspot to configure network settings to use your device as an access point Option Function Network SSID View and edit the device name that will be shown to external devices Security Select the security type When you are finished select 5 Save From another device...

Page 109: ...sharing method for the network connection may differ depending on the PC s operating system GPS Your device is equipped with a global positioning system GPS receiver Learn to activate location services To 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 elec...

Page 110: ...our location Use sensor aiding Use sensors to enhance pedestrian positioning when the GPS signal is obstructed There may be variations between the sensor estimates and your actual location PC connections Learn to connect your device to a PC with a USB cable in USB connection modes By connecting the device to a PC you can synchronize files withWindows Media Player transfer data to and from your dev...

Page 111: ...le click the Samsung Kies icon on your PC Copy files from the PC to the device 2 Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information Synchronize withWindows Media Player Ensure thatWindows Media Player is installed on your PC Using a USB cable connect the multifunction jack on your 1 device to a PC withWindows Media Player installed When connected a pop up window will appear on the PC OpenWindows ...

Page 112: ...insert a memory card into the device In Idle mode open the application list and select 2 Settings Wireless and network USB utilities Connect storage to PC Using a USB cable connect the multifunction jack on your 3 device to a PC Select 4 Connect USB storage Open the folder to view files 5 Copy files from the PC to the memory card 6 When you are finished select 7 Disconnect storage from PC To disco...

Page 113: ... ask your service provider Set upVPN connections In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and network VPN settings AddVPN Select aVPN type 2 Customize the connection information 3 Available options may vary depending on theVPN type Option Function VPN name Enter a name of theVPN server SetVPN server Enter the IP address of theVPN server Enable Encryption Set to encrypt...

Page 114: ...ity CA certificate that theVPN server uses to identify you You 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 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 us...

Page 115: ... details 3 Select the check box next to 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 To repeat the alarm after a specified length of time drag left Delete an alarm In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Clock Alarm Press 2 Delete Select ...

Page 116: ...me to the clocks tap and hold a clock and select DST settings Use the stopwatch In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Clock Stopwatch Select 2 Start to begin the stopwatch Select 3 Lap to record lap times When you are finished select 4 Stop Select 5 Reset to clear recorded times Use the count down timer In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Clock Timer Set the length of...

Page 117: ...een Wallpaper Select a background image for the idle clock Time Calendar display Set to display the clock or calendar AccuWeather Set to display the weather for your current location You can also set the desk clock to be automatically updated with latest information and select a temperature unit Brightness Set the brightness of the display Reset to default Reset the desk clock settings to the fact...

Page 118: ...rrespond to the calculator display to 2 perform basic mathematical operations Rotate the device to landscape view to use the scientific calculator If you deactivate the auto rotation press Scientific calculator View the calculation history In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Calculator Perform the calculation 2 Select 3 to close the calculator keypad The calculation history appears...

Page 119: ... the web In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Google Search If you are launching this application for the first time set 2 whether or not to view the search history of your Google account Enter a letter or a word of the data to search for 3 To search for data by voice select and say a keyword into your device s microphone Select the item s name you want to access 4 Kies air Kies air...

Page 120: ...le to a PC Time out Select the length of time the device waits before ending the connection Lock contents Select the types of data that should not display on the PC browser Reset settings Reset your settings to the factory default values Connect a PC to your device via aWLAN In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Kies air Start Enter the web address displayed by Kies air in the browse...

Page 121: ... Change the today s date and set the weather if 4 necessary Select 5 Tap to add photo and add an image or capture a photo To add a short description of the attached photo select Add location Select 6 Tap to add text 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 webs...

Page 122: ...ng options To send a file to others select Share To create a new folder select Create folder To delete files or folders select Delete To change the 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 Polaris Office Learn to create and view Polaris Office documents on your device and memory ca...

Page 123: ...th two fingers and spread them apart move your fingers closer together to zoom out You can also press Zoom an option To open the toolbar and edit the document word presentation or excel file press Edit mode To search for text on the document press Find To bookmark the current page press Bookclip To adjust the document to fit the screen press Reflow text To send a file to others press More Send fil...

Page 124: ...d differently In Idle mode open the application list and select SIMToolkit 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 amount of mem...

Page 125: ...r search for locations and information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Voice Search Select 2 Speak now if necessary Say a command into the microphone 3 Select an item you want if necessary 4 ...

Page 126: ...e You can only use non network services Wi Fi settings Wi Fi Turn theWLAN feature on or off p 104 Network notification Set the device to notify you when an open network is available WPS button connection Connect to aWLAN using aWi Fi Protected Set up WPS button AddWi Fi network AddWLAN APs manually Kies viaWi Fi Connect your device to Samsung Kies via aWLAN Bluetooth settings Bluetooth Turn the Bl...

Page 127: ...ot settings PortableWi Fi hotspot Activate theWi Fi tethering feature to share your device s mobile network connection to a PC or other devices through theWLAN feature p 108 Configure portableWi Fi hotspot Configure network settings to use your device as an access point Help Learn more about USB andWi Fi tethering VPN settings Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs p 113 Mobile networ...

Page 128: ...g call vibration Set the device to vibrate when the other party answers a call Call status tones Activate or deactivate call connection tone minute minder tone or call disconnect tone Alerts on call Select how the device will alert you to events during a call Call answering ending Answering key Set the device to answer calls by pressing the Home key Automatic answering Set to answer automatically ...

Page 129: ...or deactivate FDN mode to restrict calls to numbers in the FDN list You must enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card and reboot the device Video call 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 fail...

Page 130: ... incoming messages and missed calls Audible touch tones Set the device to sound when you touch the keys on the dialing screen Audible selection Set the device to sound when you select an application or option on the touch screen Screen lock sounds Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touch screen Display Change the settings for the display Screen display Font style Change the font t...

Page 131: ... Power saving mode Use Power saving mode Automatically activate Power saving mode when the battery is low Power saving mode at Select a power level for Power saving mode Turn offWi Fi Deactivate theWLAN feature when the device is not connected with aWLAN AP Turn off Bluetooth Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use Turn off GPS Deactivate the GPS feature when not in use Turn off Sync Turn...

Page 132: ...e When you have set your security code this option changes to Change screen lock None Disable the screen lock Pattern Set an unlock pattern to unlock the screen 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 C...

Page 133: ...rd 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 to download applications from any source If you do not select this option you can download applications only from Android Market Manage applications Access the list of the applications installed o...

Page 134: ...lable depending on your region or service provider Accounts and sync Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronization Background data Select this setting to use the auto sync feature The auto sync will run in the background without opening applications and synchronize data Auto sync Set the device to synchronize contact calendar and Email data automatically Moti...

Page 135: ...r data Storage View memory information for your device and memory card You can also format the USB storage and a memory card Formatting a memory card will permanently delete all data from the memory card Language and keyboard Change the settings for text input Select language Select a display language for all menus and applications Select Input Method Select a default keyboard type for text input ...

Page 136: ...cally insert a space between words Auto capitalization Set the device to automatically capitalize the first letter after a final punctuation mark such as a period question mark or exclamation mark Show complete trace Set to display the trace of your dragging on the keyboard Speed vs accuracy Set the balance for the speed and accuracy Swype help Access help information for using the Swype keyboard ...

Page 137: ... 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 Predictive input mode XT9 advanced settings Activate the advanced features of XT9 mode such ...

Page 138: ...to filter explicit text and or images from voice search results Block offensive words Hide offensive words your device recognized from voice search results Text to speech settings Listen to an example Listen to the spoken text for an example Driving mode Activate Driving mode to set the device to read contents aloud Driving mode settings Specify applications to use in Driving mode Always use my se...

Page 139: ...nds calls Set the device to end a call when you press Date time Access and alter the following settings to control how time and date are displayed on your device If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device the time and date will be reset Automatic Automatically update the time when you move across time zones Set date Set the current date manually Select time zone Set your ho...

Page 140: ...n disable this feature by using the Lock SIM card menu 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 displays network or serv...

Page 141: ...ion If the touch screen is scratched or damaged take it to your local Samsung Service Center Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold for more than 15 seconds until the SAMSUNG logo appears The device will reboot automatically If this do...

Page 142: ... covering the built in microphone Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth If using a headset ensure that it is properly connected Audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try again When dialing from contacts the call is not connected Ensure...

Page 143: ...on your device for an extended period of time your device may feel hot if touched This is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile device must have sufficient memory and battery power available to operate the camera application If you receive error messages when launching the camera try the following Char...

Page 144: ...ion with another radio receiver If you can hear the station with another receiver your device may require service Contact a Samsung Service Center Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a number of reasons If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring f...

Page 145: ...o 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 Center A connection is not established when you connect the device to a PC Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device Ensure that you have the proper drivers installed and update...

Page 146: ...or cause an impact to the charger or the battery Do not charge the battery with chargers that are not approved by the manufacturer Do not use your device during a thunderstorm Your device may malfunction and the 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 authorized service center ...

Page 147: ...y Caution Follow all safety warnings and regulations when using your device in restricted areas Turn off your device where prohibited Comply with all regulations that restrict the use of a mobile device in a particular area Do not use your device near other electronic devices Most electronic devices use radio frequency signals Your device may interfere with other electronic devices Do not use your...

Page 148: ...nterfere with the electronic navigation instruments of the aircraft Electronic devices in a motor vehicle may malfunction due to the radio frequency of your device Electronic devices in your car may malfunction due to radio frequency of your device Contact the manufacturer for more information Comply with all safety warnings and regulations regarding mobile device usage while operating a vehicle W...

Page 149: ...l emergencies 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 where no one appears ...

Page 150: ...ice may malfunction or the battery may discharge from exposure to magnetic fields Magnetic stripe cards including credit cards phone cards passbooks and boarding passes may be damaged by magnetic fields 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 near or in heaters...

Page 151: ...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 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 when no...

Page 152: ... using headsets in dry environments or touch a metal object to discharge static electricity before connecting a headset to the device Be cautious 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 disasse...

Page 153: ...ll 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 qualified personnel to service your device Allowing non qualified pers...

Page 154: ...olate copyright laws The manufacturer is not liable for any legal issues caused by the user s illegal use of copyrighted material Specific Absorption Rate SAR certification information Your device conforms to European Union EU standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency RF energy emitted by radio and telecommunications equipment These standards prevent the sale of mobile devices that ex...

Page 155: ... items for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems Th...

Page 156: ...NESS LEGALITY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLETHROUGH THIS 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 OUT OF OR IN CONNECTIONWITH ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN OR AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY C...

Page 157: ...vider www samsung com English SEA 12 2011 Rev 1 2 To install Kies PC Sync Download the latest version of Kies from the 1 Samsung website www samsung com kies and install it on your PC Using a USB cable connect your device to your PC 2 Samsung Kies will launch automatically Refer to the Kies help for more information ...

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