Samsung Galaxy Y GT-B5510L User Manual Download

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Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your

device depending on the software of the device or your service

provider.

www.samsung.com

English (LTN). 09/2011. Rev. 1.0

To install Kies (PC Sync)

Download the latest version of Kies from the

Samsung website (

www.samsung.com/kies

) and

install it on your PC.
Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC.

Samsung Kies will launch automatically.

Refer to the Kies help for more information.

Summary of Contents for Galaxy Y GT-B5510L

Page 1: ... provider www samsung com English LTN 09 2011 Rev 1 0 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 B5510L usermanual ...

Page 3: ...r 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 delivery...

Page 4: ...future reference Instructional icons Before you start familiarise 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 5: ...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 and are trademarks of SRS Labs 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...

Page 6: ...e on and off 17 Get to know your device 18 Use the touch screen 23 Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys 24 Get to know the idle screen 24 Access applications 27 Customise your device 29 Enter text 34 Download applications from Android Market 36 Download files from the web 37 Synchronise data 38 Communication 40 Calling 40 Messaging 44 Google Mail 47 Email 49 Samsung Email 51 Talk 51 Contents ...

Page 7: ...usic 62 FM radio 65 Personal information 68 Contacts 68 Calendar 72 Memo 73 Voice recorder 74 Web 75 Internet 75 Maps 78 Latitude 79 Places 80 Navigation 81 YouTube 82 News Weather 83 Samsung Apps 84 Market 84 Connectivity 85 Bluetooth 85 Wi Fi 87 Mobile network sharing 89 GPS 90 ...

Page 8: ...hinkFree Office 99 Voice Search 100 Settings 101 Access the Settings menu 101 Wireless and networks 101 Call settings 103 Sound 104 Display 104 Location and security 105 Applications 106 Accounts and sync 107 Privacy 108 SD card and phone storage 108 Locale text 108 Voice input and output 110 Accessibility 111 Date time 111 About phone 111 ...

Page 9: ...Contents 8 Troubleshooting 112 Safety precautions 118 Index 128 ...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...ve the back cover 2 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 The antenna is located in the upper area on the back of the device Do not remove the protective tape covering the antenna as this can damage the antenna Insert the battery 4 ...

Page 12: ...an cause batteries to explode or damage your device When your battery is low the device will emit a warning tone and display a low battery message The battery icon will also be empty If the battery level becomes too low the device will automatically power off Recharge your battery to continue using your device If the battery is completely discharged you cannot turn on the device even with the trav...

Page 13: ...apter into a power 2 outlet You can use the device while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery While the device is charging the touch screen may not function due to an unstable power supply If this happens unplug the travel adapter from the device While charging the device may heat up This is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance If your dev...

Page 14: ...ou must unplug the travel adapter from the outlet to interrupt the power supply The travel adapter should remain close to the socket when in use Charge with a USB cable Before charging ensure that your PC is turned on Plug one end micro USB of the USB cable into the 1 multifunction jack Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on a 2 PC Depending on the type of USB cable you are using i...

Page 15: ...or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card Your device supports only the FAT file structure for memory cards If you insert a card formatted with a different file structure your device will ask you to reformat the memory card Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of memory cards When you insert a memory card in your device the file directory of the memory ca...

Page 16: ...nsferring or accessing information 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 Settings SD card and phone storage Unmount SD card OK Format SD card Format SD card Erase everything Before formatting the ...

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

Page 18: ... 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 19: ...evice layout Main antenna GPS antenna Power Reset Lock key Speaker Back cover Headset jack Camera lens Home key Volume key Menu key Earpiece QWERTY keyboard Mouthpiece Proximity sensor Touch screen Multifunction jack Back key Trackpad Search key ...

Page 20: ...e screen Open the list of recent applications press and hold Trackpad Scroll through menu options drag Select a highlighted menu option or confirm an input press Back Return to the previous screen Search Open the Google search application Open the search input window while using some applications Launch the voice command feature press and hold Volume Adjust the device s volume 1 If your device has...

Page 21: ...s and special characters Shift Change case in a text input field Alt Use characters on the upper half of the keys in a text input field Symbol Enter symbols in a text input field Space Insert a space in a text input field In Idle mode open the Google search application Backspace Delete characters in a text input field Enter Start a new line in a text input field ...

Page 22: ... signal Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected OpenWLANs 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 ...

Page 23: ...ltimedia message New email message New voice mail message Alarm activated Event notification Roaming outside of normal service area Silent mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Music playback in progress Music playback paused FM radio turned on in the background Error occurred or caution required Battery power level 10 00AM Current time ...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...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 31 Get to know the idle screen When the device ...

Page 26: ... that provide convenient functions and information on your 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 ...

Page 27: ...nection feature p 85 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 according to your preferences and needs In Idle ...

Page 28: ...u 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 to return to the idle screen If you rotate the device while using some features th...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...Settings Sound Audible selection Adjust 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 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 various events in Silent mode In Idle mode op...

Page 31: ...l animations Select a wallpaper 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 Adjust the brightness of the display In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Display Brightness Drag the slider 2 to adjust the level of brigh...

Page 32: ...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 33: ... 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 34: ... the web remotely In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Location and security SIM change alert Read the terms and conditions and select 2 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 account again and 5 ...

Page 35: ...e to one of the supported languages p 108 Enter text using the QWERTY keyboard Press appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter characters numbers and symbols You can also use the following keys Key Function Change case Enter characters on the upper half of the keys Switch to Symbol mode Insert a space Clear your input Start a new line Enter text using the Samsung keypad To use the Samsung keypad open...

Page 36: ...nter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on 2 the screen You can also use the following keys 1 2 4 3 5 6 Number Function 1 Change case 2 Switch between Symbol mode and ABC mode 3 Clear your input 4 Start a new line 5 Access the keypad settings Change the keypad type tap and hold 6 Insert a space Functions of this key may vary depending on your service provider ...

Page 37: ...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 service provider Your device will sa...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...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 setup Activate automatic sync In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Accounts and sync Select 2 Auto sync Select an account...

Page 40: ...39 Synchronise data manually In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Accounts and sync Select an account 2 Press 3 Sync now Your device will start synchronising the data you set for synchronisation ...

Page 41: ...your face your device automatically turns off and locks the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs 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 voice call To end the call select 3 End Use the phonebo...

Page 42: ... 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 T...

Page 43: ... 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 press ...

Page 44: ... list and select 1 Settings Call settings Fixed Dialing 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 45: ...lication list and select 1 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 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 ...

Page 46: ...here and enter your message 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 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 o...

Page 47: ...nto message threads by contact 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...

Page 48: ...vider 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 Enter a subject and message 5 To attach an image file press 6 Attach a file Select 7 to s...

Page 49: ...mory 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 message From the Inbox screen tap and hold a message 1 Select 2 Change labels Select a label to add and select 3 OK...

Page 50: ...uctions 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 select one you want to retrieve messages from Send an email message 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Email Press 2 Compose Add recip...

Page 51: ...cted files Select 8 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 After retrieving email messages you can view them offline In Idle mo...

Page 52: ...ou to connect your device to your personal or company email accounts In Idle mode open the application list and select Samsung Email 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 GoogleTal...

Page 53: ...from any of the universal instant messengers In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Samsung IM Select 2 Add Account a messenger Enter your user name and password to sign in 3 Chat with friends and family instantly 4 Social Hub Learn to access Social Hub the integrated communication application for Social Network Service SNS email messages instant messages contacts or calendar informat...

Page 54: ...pixels To use the camera you must first insert a memory card The camera automatically turns off when you do not use it for a specified period The memory capacity may differ depending on the shooting scene or shooting conditions Capture a photo 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Camera to turn on the camera Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary 2 adjustments 2 3 5 4 1 ...

Page 55: ... location 2 Change the shooting mode 3 Change the scene mode 4 Adjust the exposure value 5 Change the camera settings 6 Switch to the camcorder 7 Capture a photo 8 View the photo you captured last Press theVolume key to zoom in or out 3 The zoom function may be unavailable when shooting in the highest resolution Select 4 to take a photo The photo is saved automatically ...

Page 56: ...tact select Set as To delete a photo select Delete Capture a photo by using preset options for various scenes Your camera provides you with predefined settings for various scenes You can simply select the proper mode for your shooting conditions and subjects For example when you take photos at night select the night mode that uses an extended exposure In Idle mode open the application list and sel...

Page 57: ...subject smiles the device automatically takes a photo Capture a panoramic photo You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama shooting mode This mode is convenient for photographing landscapes In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Camera to turn on the camera Select 2 Panorama Make any necessary adjustments 3 Select 4 to take the first photo Slowly move the device in any directio...

Page 58: ...ge quality Set the quality level for your photos Before taking a photo select to access the following settings Setting Function Guidelines Display the guidelines on the preview screen Review Set the camera to display the 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 betwee...

Page 59: ... adjustments 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Number Function 1 Check the camcorder status and settings Resolution Length of video that can be recorded according to available memory Storage location 2 Change the recording mode for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally 3 Adjust the exposure value 4 Change the camcorder settings 5 Switch to the camera 6 Record a video 7 View the video you recorded l...

Page 60: ... to view the recorded videos To view more videos scroll left or right To send a video to others select Share To play a video select Play To delete a video select Delete Customise camcorder settings Before recording a video select to access the following options Option Function Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera starts recording a video Resolution Change the resolution option Wh...

Page 61: ...o display the recorded video Reset Reset menus and recording 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 Some file formats are not supported depending on the software of the device If the file size exceeds the available memory an error can occur when you open files ...

Page 62: ...ow 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 left Rotate a photo an...

Page 63: ...he 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 75 Download from a PC with Samsung Kies p 91 Receive via Bluetooth p 87 Copy to your memory card p 92 Play music After transferring music files to your memory card In Idle ...

Page 64: ...n forward in a file tap and hold 1 These icons are shown when you tap the player screen You can control the music player with a headset In Idle mode press and hold the headset button to launch the music player Press the headset button to start or pause playback SRS CS Headphone delivers a 5 1 surround sound experience over standard headphones or earbuds when listening to multichannel content such ...

Page 65: ...ff the party shuffle feature press 3 Party shuffle off Customise music player settings In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Music Select a category 2 a music file Press 3 Settings Adjust the following settings to customise your music 4 player Option Function 5 1 channel Set whether or not to activate the virtual 5 1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected Equalizer...

Page 66: ...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 3 4 1 3 2 5 Number Function 1 Turn the FM radio off or on 2 Adjust the volume 3 Search for an available radio station 4 Fine tune the frequency 5 Add the current radio ...

Page 67: ... stations automatically Add a radio station to the favourites list Plug a headset into the device 1 In 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 ...

Page 68: ...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 information Alternative frequency Set whether or not the FM radio attempts to retune a radio station when the signal is weak FM ...

Page 69: ...ect 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 Select a memory location 4 If you have more than one a...

Page 70: ...ntact as your favourites select on the top right of the screen 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 Select a phone number if necessary 4 You can quickly dial this number by tapping and holding the location number from the dialling screen Create your namecard In Idle mode open the application list an...

Page 71: ...ges or email to an entire group Start by creating a group In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Groups Press 2 Create Enter a name and select a ringtone for the group 3 Select 4 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 Press 2 Import Export Import from SIM card Select contacts to copy and select 3...

Page 72: ...e to a memory card In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Press 2 Import Export Export to SD card Select 3 Yes to confirm View the communication log You can view the communication log of calls messages 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 c...

Page 73: ...equired 3 Select 4 Done View events To change the calendar view 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 selec...

Page 74: ...ord 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 Enter your memo text 3 If you are using the on screen keyboard select 4 Done 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 edi...

Page 75: ...n list and select 1 Voice rec 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 rec Select 2 List Select a voice memo to play 3 You can send the voice memo to others by pressing Share an option...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...an 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 shortcut to Home To search for text on the web page press More Find on page To view the web page details press More Pag...

Page 78: ...list 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 To send the web address URL of the web page to others select Share link To copy the web address U...

Page 79: ...re may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Search for a specific location In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Maps The map will display your current location Press 2 Search 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 ...

Page 80: ... select 4 Get directions Select a travel 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 More 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 servic...

Page 81: ... search for a place around you This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Places Select a category 2 Your device searches for places around your current location that are related to the category Select a place name to view its details 3 To view the place on the map select 4 Map To view the route to the place sele...

Page 82: ...tions while driving This feature 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 des...

Page 83: ... list 3 Control playback with the icons on the screen 4 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 you have record...

Page 84: ...ent location and displays the weather information You can change the location to view the weather information in another region Press Settings Weather settings and clear the check box next to Use my location Then select a location in Set location Read news articles In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 News Weather Select a news topic at the top of the screen 2 Select an article to o...

Page 85: ...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 86: ...msung is not responsible for the loss interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible wi...

Page 87: ...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 88: ...e 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 access point or wireless hots...

Page 89: ...he application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and networks 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 networks Wi Fi settings AddWi Fi network Enter the SSID for the net...

Page 90: ...thering and portable hotspot Select 2 PortableWi Fi hotspot to activate theWi Fi tethering feature Select 3 PortableWi Fi hotspot settings 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 ...

Page 91: ...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 92: ...bile 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 connection modes By connecting the device to a PC you can transfer data to and from your device directly and use the Samsung Kies program Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your ...

Page 93: ...ice 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 USB storage OK Open the folder to view files 4 Copy files from the PC to the memory card 5 When you are finished select 6 Disconnect USB storage To disconnect the device from the PC click the USB...

Page 94: ...ask your service provider Set upVPN connections In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and networks VPN settings AddVPN Select aVPN type 2 Customise the connection information 3 Available options may vary depending on theVPN type 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 95: ...y 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 networks VPN settings Select a private network to connect 2 Enter the use...

Page 96: ... 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 Sn...

Page 97: ...de open the application list and select 1 Calculator Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to 2 perform basic mathematical operations Press 3 Advanced panel to use scientific calculator Downloads Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Downloads Select a download folder 2 To open a downloaded file select th...

Page 98: ...ter a letter or a word of the data to search for 3 Select the item s name you want to access 4 My files Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images videos music sound clips and other types of files stored in your memory card Supported file formats Type Format Image bmp gif jpg png wbmp Video 3gp mp4 mkv Music mp3 m4a 3gp mp4 ogg aac Some file formats are not supported depending on the so...

Page 99: ... List by To use additional features using a file such as moving copying or renaming option select More 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 Package Vie...

Page 100: ...3 Activate now Close to activateThinkFree Office Select 4 My Docs Press 5 New a document type Enter a name for the document and select 6 OK Enter contents in the document by using the tools at the 7 bottom of the screen When you are finished editing select 8 on the toolbar or press File Save View and edit a document on your device In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 ThinkFree Offic...

Page 101: ...nts on the server as 4 desired 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 mode open the application list and select 1 Voice Search Select 2 Speak now if necessary Say a command into the microphone 3 Select the item s name you...

Page 102: ...your device You can use only non network services Wi Fi settings Wi Fi Turn theWLAN feature on or off p 88 Network notification Set the device to notify you when an open network is available AddWi Fi network AddWLAN APs manually Bluetooth settings Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off p 85 Device name Set a Bluetooth name for your device Discoverable Set your device to be visible...

Page 103: ...eature to share your device s mobile network connection with PCs or other devices through theWLAN feature Configure portableWi Fi hotspot Configure network settings to use your device as an access point VPN settings Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs p 93 Mobile networks Use packet data Set to allow packet switched data networks for network services Data roaming Set the device to ...

Page 104: ... Unblock PIN2 FDN list Set up a list of contacts for fixed dialling Voice mail service Select your service provider s voice mail service You can also select other voice mail services if you downloaded applications that support them Voice mail number Enter the number to access the voice mail service You can obtain this number from your service provider Call forwarding Divert incoming calls to anoth...

Page 105: ...e to alert you to events such as incoming messages and missed calls 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 type for the display text You can download fonts from Andro...

Page 106: ...rity Change the settings for securing your device and the SIM or USIM card and GPS functionality 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 Set screen lock Set the unlock security code When you have set your security code this option changes to Change screen lock None Disable the sc...

Page 107: ...s to ensure secure use of various applications Install from SD card Install encrypted certificates that are stored on a memory card Set password Create and confirm a password for accessing credentials Clear storage Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password Applications Change the settings for managing installed applications Unknown sources Select to download applications...

Page 108: ...llow mock locations Allow mock locations and service information to be sent to a Location Manager service for testing This is for application development Samsung Apps Select a network connection WLAN or packet switched data network to get notifications for new applications from Samsung Apps This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Accounts and sync Change the se...

Page 109: ...o the factory default values and delete all your data SD card and phone storage View memory information for your device and memory card You can also format the memory card Formatting a memory card will permanently delete all data from the memory card Locale text Change the settings for text input Select language Select a display language for all menus and applications On screen keypad Set to use t...

Page 110: ...n 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 mark Handwriting settings Customise the recogniti...

Page 111: ...it text and or images from voice search results Block offensive words Hide offensive words your device recognised from voice search results Text to speech settings Listen to an example Listen to the 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 ...

Page 112: ...isplayed 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 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 forma...

Page 113: ...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 114: ...he 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 for 8 10 seconds and release The device will reboot automatically If this does not solve ...

Page 115: ... 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 116: ...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 117: ...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 118: ...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 119: ... 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 120: ...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 121: ...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 122: ...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 123: ...ce 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 124: ...ician 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 not in use Use batteries only for their intended purposes Use manufacturer approved batteries chargers accessories and supplies Using generic batter...

Page 125: ...aist You can be injured or damage the device if you fall Do not disassemble modify or repair your device Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer s warranty For service take your device to a Samsung Service Centre Do not disassemble or puncture the battery as this can cause explosion or fire Do not paint or put stickers on your device Paint and stickers can clog movin...

Page 126: ...esult in damage to your device and will void your manufacturer s warranty Handle SIM cards or memory cards with care Do not remove a card while the device is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data and or damage to the card or device Protect cards from strong shocks static electricity and electrical noise from other devices Do not touch gold coloured contacts or ...

Page 127: ... mobile devices that exceed a maximum exposure level known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR of 1 6W kg The highest SAR values for this model device as reported to the FCC are Head 0 880W kg Body worn 0 893W kg In normal use the actual SAR is likely to be much lower as the device has been designed to emit only the RF energy necessary to transmit a signal to the nearest base station By automat...

Page 128: ...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 129: ...ers 41 multiparty 42 rejecting 41 using headset 41 using options during voice 42 viewing missed 43 waiting 44 call waiting 44 camera capturing photos 53 customising camcorder 59 customising camera 57 recording videos 58 connections Bluetooth 85 PC 91 VPN 93 WLAN 87 contacts copying 70 creating 68 finding 69 importing or exporting 71 setting speed dial 69 device customising 29 indicator icons 21 ke...

Page 130: ...namecard 69 finding contacts 69 photos capturing 53 capturing by scene 55 capturing in smile shot 56 capturing panoramic 56 viewing 61 setting accounts 49 viewing 50 file manager 97 find my mobile 33 fixed dialling number mode 43 flight mode 17 FM radio listening to 65 saving stations 66 gallery file formats 60 playing videos 61 viewing photos 61 Google Latitude 79 Google Mail 47 Google Maps 78 Go...

Page 131: ... and connecting to networks 88 YouTube uploading videos 82 watching videos 82 PIN lock 32 Samsung Apps 84 Samsung Kies 91 Search 97 settings about phone 111 accessibility 111 accounts and sync 107 applications 106 call settings 103 date time 111 display 104 locale text 108 location and security 105 privacy 108 SD card and phone storage 108 sound 104 voice input and output 110 wireless and networks...

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