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Troubleshooting

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Another Bluetooth device is not located

Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on

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your device.

Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on

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the device you wish to connect to, if necessary.

Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are

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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 USB cable you are using is compatible with

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your device.

Ensure that you have the proper drivers installed and

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updated on your PC.

Summary of Contents for Galaxy Xcover

Page 1: ... provider www samsung com English EU 03 2012 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 ...

Page 2: ...GT S5690 usermanual ...

Page 3: ...afe and proper use The descriptions in this manual are based on the default settings of your device Images and screenshots used in 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 ve...

Page 4: ...ther contents provided in this device are licenced for limited use between Samsung and their respective owners Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user Please keep this manual for future reference Instructional icons Before you start familiarise yourself with the icon...

Page 5: ...lowed by About phone Square brackets device keys for example represents the Menu key Copyright Copyright 2012 Samsung Electronics This user manual is protected under international copyright laws No part of this user manual may be reproduced distributed translated or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or storing in any information stora...

Page 6: ...Inc CS Headphone andWOW HD technologies are incorporated under licence from SRS Labs 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 Wi Fi theWi Fi CERTIFIED logo and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All other trad...

Page 7: ...18 Get to know your device 19 Use the touch screen 24 Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys 25 Get to know the idle screen 25 Access applications 28 Customise your device 30 Enter text 35 Download applications from Android Market 39 Download files from the web 40 Synchronise data 40 Communication 42 Calling 42 Messaging 46 Google Mail 49 Email 51 Talk 53 Social Hub 54 Contents ...

Page 8: ... 68 Personal information 71 Contacts 71 Calendar 75 Memo 77 Voice recorder 78 Web 79 Internet 79 Maps 83 Latitude 84 Places 85 Navigation 86 YouTube 87 Samsung Apps 88 Market 88 News Weather 89 Connectivity 90 Bluetooth 90 Wi Fi 92 Wi Fi Direct 94 Mobile network sharing 95 GPS 96 ...

Page 9: ... files 104 Polaris Office 105 SIMToolkit 106 Task manager 107 Voice Search 107 Settings 108 Access the Settings menu 108 Wireless and network 108 Call 110 Sound 111 Display 112 Location and security 112 Applications 114 Accounts and sync 115 Privacy 115 Storage 115 Language and keyboard 115 Voice input and output 118 Accessibility 119 ...

Page 10: ...Contents 9 Date and time 119 Torchlight 119 About phone 119 Troubleshooting 120 Safety precautions 126 Index 138 ...

Page 11: ...egion or 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 subscription details such a...

Page 12: ...f OK to turn it off Turn the screw anti clockwise with a coin or other object 2 to unlock the back cover and then remove the cover Do not use your fingernails to unscrew Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold coloured 3 contacts facing down ...

Page 13: ...Replace the back cover and turn the screw clockwise to 5 lock the cover Ensure that the screw is unlocked when you replace the back cover Ensure that the cover is completely closed and the screw is tightly fastened to avoid water damage ...

Page 14: ...ice 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 If the 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...

Page 15: ...ging 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 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 before removing the travel adapter Doing this may caus...

Page 16: ... 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 some brands...

Page 17: ...memory card Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of memory cards When you insert a memory card in your device the file directory of the memory card will appear in the sdcard folder Remove the battery and the back cover 1 Insert a memory card with the gold coloured contacts 2 facing down Lock the memory card in place 3 Replace the battery and the back cover 4 ...

Page 18: ...back cover 4 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 Settings Storage Unmount SD card OK 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 d...

Page 19: ... 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 authorised personnel 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 ...

Page 20: ...now your device Device layout Earpiece Home key Volume key Menu key Proximity sensor Touch screen Mouthpiece Back key Headset jack Internal antenna Flashbulb Power Reset Lock key Camera lens Back cover Speaker Multifunction jack ...

Page 21: ...ack covers may be loosened slightly if the device is dropped or receives an impact Ensure that all the covers are properly aligned and tightly closed Otherwise they may not provide protection from water Always keep the back cover headset jack cover multifunction jack cover and the area around them clean and be careful to avoid damaging them If these areas become contaminated they may not provide p...

Page 22: ...rn 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 When the idle screen is locked turn the torch light on press and hold up or off press down 1 If your device has fatal errors or hang ups or freezes you may need to reset the device to regain functionality Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary ...

Page 23: ...penWLANs available WLAN connected Bluetooth activated Bluetooth headset connected GPS activated Call in progress Call on hold Speakerphone activated Missed call Synchronised with the web Uploading data Downloading data Call diverting activated Connected to PC USB tethering activated ...

Page 24: ...oice mail message New Google Mail 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 25: ...mal use of the touch screen remove the screen protection film before using your device Your touch screen has a layer that detects small electrical charges emitted by the human body For best performance tap the touch screen with your fingertip The touch screen will 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 yo...

Page 26: ...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 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 32 Get to know the idle screen When the device ...

Page 27: ...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 28: ... or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless connection feature p 90 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 organise widgets accordi...

Page 29: ...ding screen Select an application 3 When you use applications provided by Google you must have a Google account If you do not have a Google account sign up for a Google account You can add a shortcut to an application by tapping and holding the application icon from the application list You can move the icon to the location you want on the idle screen Press 4 to return to the previous screen Press...

Page 30: ... applications Press and hold 1 to view the applications you have accessed recently Select an application to access 2 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...

Page 31: ...just the volume of the ringtones Press theVolume key up or down to adjust the ringtone volume Switch to Silent mode To mute or unmute your device do one of the following In Idle mode open the application list and select Keypad and tap and hold Open the notifications panel from the top of the screen and select Sound Press and hold and select Silent mode You can set the device to alert you to variou...

Page 32: ...allpaper for the idle screen In Idle mode press 1 Wallpaper an option Select an image 2 Select 3 Save or Set wallpaper Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device You can download live wallpapers from Market Adjust the brightness of the display In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Display Brightness Drag the slider 2 to adj...

Page 33: ...her damages caused by illegal software Set an unlock pattern In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Location and security Set screen lock Pattern See the on screen instructions and example patterns and 2 select Next Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at least 3 4 dots Select 4 Continue Draw a pattern again to confirm 5 Select 6 Confirm Set an unlock PIN code In...

Page 34: ... with your SIM or USIM card In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Location and security Set up SIM card lock Lock SIM card Enter your PIN and select 2 OK Once the PIN lock is enabled you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the device If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times your SIM or USIM card will be blocked You must enter a PIN unlock key PUK to unblock the SIM ...

Page 35: ...ely In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Location and security SIM change alert Select the check box next to 2 I accept all the terms above and select Accept Select 3 Sign in enter your email address and password for your Samsung account and select Sign in To create a Samsung account select Sign up Select 4 Alert message recipients Enter the password for your Samsung accoun...

Page 36: ...board type You can change the keyboard type Tap and hold the text input field and select Input method a keyboard type Samsung keypad or Swype Enter text using the Samsung keypad Select 1 Portrait keypad types and select a text input method You can select one of key input methods QWERTY or traditional keypad or handwriting input methods Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on 2 the ...

Page 37: ... your input 5 Start a new line 6 Access the keypad settings Change the keyboard type tap and hold 7 Insert a space Functions of this key may vary depending on your service provider Enter text using the Swype keypad Select the first character of a word and drag your finger 1 to the second character without releasing the finger from the screen Continue until you have finished the word 2 ...

Page 38: ...xt 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 you can enter special characters and symbols You can also use the following keys 1 3 5 6 7 2 4 Number Function 1 Change case 2 Access the swype tip screen Open the help information tap and hold 3 Switch between Symbol ...

Page 39: ...u are entering text you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications Place the cursor on the text you want to copy 1 Select 2 Select 3 or Drag 4 or to select the text you want Select 5 to copy or to cut the text onto the clipboard In another application place the cursor where you want to 6 paste the text Select 7 to insert the text from the clipboard into the text field ...

Page 40: ...ovider Your device will save user files from downloaded applications to the internal memory To save the files to the memory card connect your device to a PC and copy them from the internal memory to the memory card Install an application In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Market Select 2 Accept when the terms and conditions appear Search for a file or application and download it 3...

Page 41: ...lication list and select 1 Internet Search for a file or application and download it 2 To install applications downloaded from websites other than Android Market you must select Settings Applications Unknown sources OK Synchronise data You can synchronise data with various web servers and back up or restore your data Once the synchronisation is completed your device stays connected to the web If a...

Page 42: ...application list and select 1 Settings Accounts and sync Select 2 Auto sync Select an account 3 Select the applications you want to synchronise 4 To exclude applications from automatic synchronisation clear the check boxes next to the applications you want Synchronise data manually In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Accounts and sync Select an account 2 Press 3 Sync now Y...

Page 43: ...tomatically turns off and locks the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs when you hold the device near your face p 111 Static electricity discharged from your body or clothing may interfere with the proximity sensor during a call Make a call In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number Select 2 to make a call To end the call select 3 End...

Page 44: ...de open the application list and select 1 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 the headset button To reject a call press and hold the headset button...

Page 45: ...ure To open the dialling screen select Dialpad 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 normal phone 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 sel...

Page 46: ...lication list and select 1 Settings Call Fixed Dialling Numbers Enable FDN Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card and 2 select OK Select 3 FDN list and add contacts to be used in FDN mode Set call forwarding Call diverting is a network feature to send incoming calls to another number that you specify You can set this feature separately for several conditions when you are not able to an...

Page 47: ...ogs 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 quickly 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 Messaging Learn to create and send text SMS or multimedia MMS messages a...

Page 48: ...lect 5 Send to send the message Send a multimedia message 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Select 2 New message 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 the options under the recipient field When you enter an email address the de...

Page 49: ...ltimedia 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 Keypad and then tap and hold 1 Follow the instructions f...

Page 50: ...nding on your region or service provider This Google Mail menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider Send an email message In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Google Mail 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 subjec...

Page 51: ...e select Forward To add a star to the message select To view an attachment select Preview To save it to your memory card select Download To archive the message select Archive To delete the message select Delete To move to the previous or next message select or Organise email by labels You can organise your email by labelling your messages You can sort messages by label filter Add a label to a mess...

Page 52: ... Select 3 Next for general email accounts such as Google Mail andYahoo or Manual setup for other company email accounts Follow the on screen instructions 4 When you are finished setting up the email account the email messages are downloaded to your device If you have created more than two accounts you can switch between email accounts Select an account name at the top right of the screen and selec...

Page 53: ... video or sound You cannot attach Digital Rights Management DRM protected files Select 7 Send to send the message If you are offline or outside your service area the message will be held in the outbox until you are online and in your service area View an email message When you open an email account you can view previously retrieved emails offline or connect to the email server to view new messages...

Page 54: ...attachment field and select a file To save it to your device select Talk Learn to chat with friends and family via GoogleTalk This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Add friends to your friend list In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Talk The friend list shows all of your GoogleTalk contacts at a glance Press 2 Add friend Enter an email address ...

Page 55: ...iley To switch between active chats press 4 Switch chats To end the chat press 5 End chat Social Hub Learn to access Social Hub the integrated communication 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 ...

Page 56: ...a memory card The camera interface appears only in the landscape orientation Tap the screen to hide or display icons in the viewfinder 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 Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 2 Aim the lens at the subject a...

Page 57: ...me key to zoom in or out 4 The zoom function may be unavailable when shooting in the highest resolution Select 5 to take a photo The photo is saved automatically After taking photos select to view the taken photos To view more photos scroll left or right To zoom in place two fingers on the screen and spread them apart To zoom out move your fingers closer together You can also select or or double t...

Page 58: ... the device anti clockwise to landscape view 2 Select 3 a scene Make any necessary adjustments 4 Select 5 to take a photo 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 to turn on the camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 2 Select 3 Smile shot ...

Page 59: ...y direction and align the 6 green frame with the viewfinder When you have aligned the green frame and viewfinder the camera will automatically take the next photo Repeat step 6 to complete the panoramic photo 7 Customise camera settings Before taking a photo select to access the following options Option Function Exposure value Set the exposure value Focus mode Take close up photos or set the camer...

Page 60: ...e taken image GPS Set the camera to include location information for your photos To improve GPS signals avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Use the menu key for Camera Set to take a photo by pressing Reset Reset menus and shooting options Record a video 1 In Idle mode open the application list ...

Page 61: ...lash settings 3 Change the camcorder settings 4 View the length of video that can be recorded according to available memory This icon is shown only when less than 20 of the memory capacity remains 5 Switch to the camera 6 Record a video 7 View the video you recorded last Press theVolume key to zoom in or out 5 The zoom function may be unavailable when recording in the highest resolution Select 6 t...

Page 62: ...ers select Share To play a video select Play To delete a video select Delete Customise camcorder settings Before recording a video select to access the following options Option Function Exposure value Set the exposure value Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera starts recording a video Resolution Change the resolution option White balance Adjust the colour balance according to lig...

Page 63: ...Set to record a video by pressing Reset Reset menus and shooting options Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your memory card Supported file formats Type Format Image BMP GIF JPG PNG WBMP Video 3GP MP4 MKV WMV ASF AVI MPG MOV Codec MPEG4 H 263 H 264 VC 1 WMV Some file formats are not supported depending on the software of the device If the file size exceeds the available memory a...

Page 64: ...n To start a slideshow in the selected folder select Slideshow Tap the screen to stop the slideshow To send a photo to others select Menu Share To delete a photo select Menu Delete To use additional features with a photo select Menu More and use the following options Details View photo details Set as Set a photo as wallpaper or a caller image for a contact Crop Crop an image from a photo Rotate le...

Page 65: ... are not supported depending on the software of the device If the file size exceeds the available memory an error can occur when you open files Add music files to your memory card Start by transferring files to your memory card Download from the wireless web p 79 Download from a PC with Samsung Kies p 98 Receive via Bluetooth p 92 Copy to your memory card p 98 Play music After transferring music f...

Page 66: ...nt of the file by dragging or tapping the bar 3 Restart playback or skip backward Scan backward in a file tap and hold 4 Open the playlist 5 Change the repeat mode off repeating one file or repeating all files 6 Activate Shuffle mode 7 Pause playback Select to resume playback 8 Skip forward Scan forward in a file tap and hold 1 These icons are shown when you tap the player screen 1 1 ...

Page 67: ...ly improves the playback quality of audio delivering a dynamic 3D entertainment experience with deep rich bass and high frequency clarity for crisp detail Use the party shuffle feature When you turn on the party shuffle feature your device selects and plays music files randomly In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Music Press 2 Party shuffle To turn off the party shuffle feature pre...

Page 68: ...and buy your favourite songs You can also add a music file to your wish list and play downloaded music files This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider From the Home screen open the application list and 1 select Music Hub If you are launching this application for the first time 2 download the application from Samsung Apps and install it on your device If you are l...

Page 69: ...ode open the application list and select 2 FM radio The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically The first time you turn on the FM radio it will start automatic tuning Control the FM radio with the following keys 3 5 3 1 2 3 4 Number Function 1 Turn the FM radio off or on 2 Fine tune the frequency 3 Search for an available radio station 4 Add the current radio station to the favou...

Page 70: ...Idle mode open the application list and select 2 FM radio Select 3 to turn on the FM radio Scroll to the radio station you want 4 Select 5 to add to the favourites list You can add a name for a radio station or remove a radio station Tap and hold a radio station on the favourites list and select Remove or Rename Customise FM radio settings In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 FM rad...

Page 71: ...om 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 information Alternative frequency Set whether or not the FM radio attempts to retune a radio station when the signal is weak FM radio auto off Set the FM radio to automatically turn off after a specified length of time ...

Page 72: ...1 Select 2 or press Create Select a 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 Keypad Enter a phone number 2 Select 3 Add to Contacts Create contact Select a ...

Page 73: ... find a contact you can use the following options To call the contact select a phone number To send a message select Message To send an email message select an email address To edit the contact information press Edit To set the contact as your favourites select Set a speed dial number In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Press 2 More Speed dial Select a location number 3 a contact S...

Page 74: ...e 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 Press 2 View SNS Friends Select an account 3 Select contacts and select 4 Add Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts you can manage multiple contacts and send messages or email to an entire group Start by creating...

Page 75: ... 2 Import Export Export to SIM card Select contacts to copy and select 3 Export Yes 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 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 a...

Page 76: ...ages email or SNS threads In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 History Select an item you want to view 2 View social network activities You can view the recent activities of contacts in social network services such as Facebook andTwitter In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Activities Select an item you want to view 2 Calendar Learn to create and manage daily weekly o...

Page 77: ...iew In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Calendar Press 2 and select Day Week or Month To view events of a specific date In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Calendar Select a date on the calendar 2 To move to a specific day by entering a date manually press More Go to enter the date by selecting or and select Set To select today s date press Today Select an event to ...

Page 78: ...o record important information to save and view at a later date Create a memo In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Memo Select 2 Create memo or press Create Enter your memo text 3 Press 4 to hide the keypad Select a colour to change a background colour 5 Select 6 Save View memos In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Memo Select a memo to view its details 2 To edit the ...

Page 79: ...t and select 1 Voice recorder Select 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 o...

Page 80: ...ails contact your service provider The web browser menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider Browse web pages In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Internet to launch a specified homepage To access a specific web page select the URL input field enter the web address URL of the web page and...

Page 81: ...o double tap the screen To open a new window press New window To view the currently active windows press Windows You can open multiple pages and switch back and forth between them 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 Add bookmark To add a shortcut to the current web page to the idle screen press More Add s...

Page 82: ... field 2 Select 3 Select 4 Speak now if necessary Say a keyword into your device s microphone 5 The device searches for information and web pages related with the keyword 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 mode open the application list and select 1 Internet Select 2 Bookmarks Select 3 Add To bookm...

Page 83: ...tcut to home screen To send the web address URL of the web page to others select Share link To copy the web address URL of the web page select Copy link URL To delete the bookmark select Delete bookmark To use the web page as your homepage of the browser select Set as homepage Access the frequently visited pages or the recent history In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Internet Sel...

Page 84: ...arch or select Search Maps Enter a keyword for the location and select 3 To search for a location by voice select Select the location you want to view details 4 To view a list of all results for your search select To zoom in place two fingers on the screen and spread them apart To zoom out move your fingers closer together You can also select or or double tap the screen To search for a place aroun...

Page 85: ...el route to view details of your trip if 5 necessary Select 6 The route is indicated on the map To view only the single part of the route select or When you are finished press 7 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 provider In Idle mode open the applicatio...

Page 86: ...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 87: ...may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Navigation If you are launching this application for the first time 2 select Accept 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 ...

Page 88: ...device to landscape view 4 Control playback with the icons on the screen 5 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 t...

Page 89: ... 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 Andr...

Page 90: ...cation 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 to...

Page 91: ...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 92: ...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 contact mem...

Page 93: ... to receive data from the device 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 acces...

Page 94: ...he 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 Add Wi Fi network Enter the SSID for the netw...

Page 95: ...ist 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 Wi Fi Direct Learn to use theWLAN Direct feature to connect two devices via aWLAN without requiring an access point Connect your device to anotherWLAN device In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Se...

Page 96: ...aring Learn to set your device as a wireless modem or wireless access point for PCs or other devices and share your device s mobile network connection Share your device s mobile network viaWLAN In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and network Tethering and portable hotspot Select 2 PortableWi Fi hotspot to activate theWi Fi tethering feature Select 3 PortableWi Fi ...

Page 97: ...lect 3 USB tethering to activate the USB tethering feature Your device shares the mobile network connection on your PC To stop sharing the network connection clear the check box next to USB tethering The sharing method for the network connection may differ depending on the PC s operating system GPS Your device is equipped with a global positioning system GPS receiver Learn to activate location ser...

Page 98: ... Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Location and security Adjust the following settings to activate location services 2 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 for finding your location PC connections Learn to connect your device to a PC with a USB cable in USB conne...

Page 99: ...ce You can access the file directory of the memory card by using the device as a memory card reader Insert a memory card into the device 1 Using a USB cable connect the multifunction jack on your 2 device to a PC Open the notifications panel and select 3 USB connected Connect storage to PC OK Open the folder to view files 4 Copy files from the PC to the memory card 5 When you are finished select 6...

Page 100: ... 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 Customise 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 101: ...ty 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 use...

Page 102: ... To create or delete an alarm select To play a slideshow with photos in Gallery select To launch the music player select To return to the idle screen select Set a new alarm In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Clock Select 2 Add alarm or press Add alarm Set alarm details 3 When you are finished select 4 Done Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds Select Dismiss to stop the alarm Select...

Page 103: ...Calculator Use the keys that correspond 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 Advanced panel CardioTrainer Learn to track and record all of your fitness activities You can track the number of steps you have taken see your route on a map and compare yourself ...

Page 104: ...select the check box and then select Delete Google Search You can search for applications and data in your device and specific data on 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 Select the...

Page 105: ...ze exceeds the available memory an error can occur when you open files In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 My files Select a folder 2 To move up one level in the file directory select Up To return to the Home directory select Home Select a file to open 3 In a folder press to use the following options To send a file to others select Share To create a new folder select Create folder ...

Page 106: ...ce If you are launching this application for the first time 3 register as an online user or skip the registration Select 4 a document type Enter contents in the document 5 When you are finished press 6 Save Enter a name for the document and select the saving 7 location Select 8 Save Open a document In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Polaris Office Select a folder under 2 My files ...

Page 107: ...nt Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers To customise the settings for displaying or managing documents press More Settings Manage documents online In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Polaris Office Select 2 Web files a service Enter your email address and password to access your 3 account and then select Add View and manage your documents on the server as 4 des...

Page 108: ...device RAM Check and manage the RAM for your device Storage View the used and available memory on your device and memory card Help View help information about extending battery life Voice Search Learn to use the voice command feature to dial a number send a message or search for locations and information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In Idle ...

Page 109: ...Wi Fi Turn theWLAN feature on or off p 93 Network notification Set the device to notify you when an open network is available WPS button connection Connect to aWLAN using aWi Fi Protected Setup WPS button AddWi Fi network AddWLAN APs manually Wi Fi Direct settings Wi Fi Direct Activate theWLAN Direct feature to connect two devices via aWLAN without requiring an access point p 94 ConfigureWi Fi Dir...

Page 110: ...r device is used as a wireless modem for a PC p 96 PortableWi Fi hotspot Activate theWi Fi tethering feature to share your device s mobile network connection with PCs or other devices through theWLAN feature p 95 PortableWi Fi hotspot settings Configure network settings to use your device as an access point VPN settings Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs p 99 Mobile networks Use p...

Page 111: ...with your SIM or USIM card Change PIN2 Change the PIN2 which is used to protect the primary PIN If the SIM or USIM card is locked this menu changes to Unblock PIN2 FDN list Set up a list of contacts for fixed dialling Voicemail service Select your service provider s voice mail service You can also select other voice mail services if you downloaded applications that support them Voicemail number En...

Page 112: ... the device will vibrate for various events Volume Adjust the volume level for call ringtones music and videos alarm ringtones 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 and missed calls Audible touch tones Set the device to sound when you touch the ...

Page 113: ...te 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 display s backlight Horizontal calibration Calibrate the accelerometer to adjust the horizontal axis of the device for better motion recognition Locatio...

Page 114: ...e which helps you locate your device when it is lost or stolen p 34 Alert message recipients Add or edit recipients for the alert message Remote controls Set to control a lost device remotely via the web Visible passwords Set the device to display your password as you enter Select device administrators View device administrators installed on your device You can activate device administrators to ap...

Page 115: ...vice Battery usage View the amount of power consumed by your device Development USB debugging This is for application development When your device is connected to a PC with a USB cable the USB debugging mode will be activated and Samsung Kies will launch automatically Stay awake Set the device s screen to stay on while charging the battery Allow mock locations Allow mock locations and service info...

Page 116: ... settings and data Back up my data Back up your device s settings to the Google server Automatic restore Set the device to restore applications data you backed up when they are installed in your device Factory data reset Reset your settings to the factory default values and delete all your data Storage View memory information for your device and memory card You can also format the memory card Form...

Page 117: ...ble tap a word Enable tip indicator Set to alert you to quick help by blinking the tip indicator Auto spacing Set the device to automatically insert a space between words Auto capitalization Set the device to automatically capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark such as a period question mark or exclamation mark Show complete trace Set to display the trace of your dragging on th...

Page 118: ...uto completion auto correction or auto substitution and set up your own word list Keypad sweeping Enable or disable the keypad sweeping feature for the text input mode You can switch between input modes by scrolling left or right on the keypad Auto capitalization Set the device to automatically capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark such as a period question mark or exclamation...

Page 119: ...m voice search results Text to speech settings Listen to an example Listen to the spoken text for an example Always use my settings Set to use the speech rate and language settings you specify over the settings saved in applications Default engine Set the speech synthesis engine to be used for spoken text Install voice data Download and install voice data for the text to speech feature Speech rate...

Page 120: ...he 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 home time zone Set time Set the current time manually Use 24 hour format Set to the time to be displayed in 24 hour format Select date format Select a date format Torchlight Set the device to use the torchlight feature Torch light T...

Page 121: ...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 122: ...e latest version If the touch screen is scratched or damaged take it to your local Samsung Service Centre 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 the Power key for 8 10 seconds The device will reboot automatically If this does not solve...

Page 123: ... 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 dialling from contacts the call is not connected Ensur...

Page 124: ...ons on your device for an extended period of time your device may feel hot to the touch 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 available memory and battery power to operate the camera application If you receive error messages when launching the camera try the followin...

Page 125: ...ion with another radio receiver If you can hear the station with another receiver your device may require service Contact a Samsung Service Centre Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring ...

Page 126: ...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 Centre 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 127: ... 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 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 centr...

Page 128: ...aution 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 de...

Page 129: ...rfere 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 Whil...

Page 130: ...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 131: ...nction 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 microwaves h...

Page 132: ...or other parts of your body When using your device for extended periods hold the device with a relaxed grip press the keys lightly and take frequent breaks If you continue to have discomfort during or after such use stop use and see a physician Ensure maximum battery and charger life Avoid charging batteries for more than a week as overcharging may shorten battery life Over time unused batteries w...

Page 133: ... using headsets in dry environments or touch a metal object to discharge static electricity before connecting a headset to the device Use caution when using the device while walking or moving Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid injury to yourself or others Do not carry your device in your back pockets or around your waist You can be injured or damage the device if you fall Do not disasse...

Page 134: ...all 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 unqualified perso...

Page 135: ...h water or expose it to humidity Improper sealing of covers excessive exposure to dust and or excessive pressure may cause dust penetration Do not expose to dust and or sand for extended periods of time Your phone is a complex electronic device Protect it from impact and rough handling to avoid serious damage Damage to the device s exterior may reduce its protection against water damage Do not ins...

Page 136: ...out the SAR and related EU standards visit the Samsung website Correct disposal of this product Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This marking on the product accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories e g charger headset USB cable should not be disposed of wit...

Page 137: ...t use any content or services in a manner that has not been authorised by the content owner or service provider Without limiting the foregoing unless expressly authorised by the applicable content owner or service provider you may not modify copy republish upload post transmit translate sell create derivative works exploit or distribute in any manner or medium any content or services displayed thr...

Page 138: ...sion facilities over which Samsung has no control Without limiting the generality of this disclaimer Samsung expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for any interruption or suspension of any content or service made available through this device Samsung is neither responsible nor liable for customer service related to the content and services Any question or request for service relating...

Page 139: ...international numbers 43 making 42 multiparty 44 rejecting 43 using headset 43 using options 44 viewing missed 45 waiting 46 call waiting 46 camera capturing photos 55 customising camcorder 61 customising camera 58 recording videos 59 connections Bluetooth 90 PC 97 VPN 99 WLAN 92 contacts copying 74 creating 71 finding 72 importing or exporting 74 setting speed dial 72 device customising 30 indica...

Page 140: ...98 Samsung Kies 98 phonebook creating contacts 71 creating groups 73 creating your namecard 73 finding contacts 72 email sending 51 setting accounts 51 viewing 52 file manager 104 find my mobile 34 fixed dialling number mode 45 flight mode 18 FM radio listening to 68 saving stations 69 gallery file formats 62 playing videos 63 viewing photos 63 Google Latitude 84 Google Mail 49 Google Maps 83 Goog...

Page 141: ...ting 99 web browser adding bookmarks 81 browsing web pages 79 WLAN photos capturing 55 capturing by scene 57 capturing in smile shot 57 capturing panoramic 58 viewing 63 PIN lock 33 Polaris Office 105 Samsung Apps 88 Samsung Kies 98 search 103 settings about phone 119 accessibility 119 accounts and sync 115 applications 114 call 110 date and time 119 display 112 language and keyboard 115 location ...

Page 142: ...Index 141 activating 93 finding and connecting to networks 93 YouTube uploading videos 87 watching videos 87 ...

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Page 144: ...e named product is in conformity to all the essential requirements of Directive 1999 5 EC The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex IV of Directive 1999 5 EC has been followed with the involvement of the following Notified Body ies BABT Forsyth House Churchfield Road Walton on Thames Surrey KT12 2TD UK Identification mark 0168 The technical documentation k...

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