Samsung GT-S5690 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.ca

English (CA). 04/2012. Rev. 1.0

To install Kies (PC Sync)

1. Download the latest version of Kies from the

Samsung website (

www.samsung.com/kies

) and

install it on your PC.

2. 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 GT-S5690

Page 1: ...e provider www samsung ca English CA 04 2012 Rev 1 0 To install Kies PC Sync 1 Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website www samsung com kies and install it on your PC 2 Using a USB cable connect your device to your PC Samsung Kies will launch automatically Refer to the Kies help for more information ...

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

Page 3: ...om 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 ca for the latest version of the user manual Available features and additional services may vary by device software or service provider Formatting and delivery of this user manual is based on Goog...

Page 4: ...Before you start familiarize yourself with the icons you will see in this manual Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information Refer to pages with related information for example p 12 represents see page 12 Followed by the order of options or menus you mus...

Page 5: ...llectual Property Moreover you agree that you will not and will not attempt to modify prepare derivative works of reverse engineer decompile disassemble or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers Copyright Copyr...

Page 6: ...eir respective owners Wi Fi theWi Fi CERTIFIED logo and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners Privacy The privacy and copyright laws of Canada govern the disclosure reproduction and distribution of data media and other content including music and video content Certain activities including downloa...

Page 7: ...the requirements of any law rule specification or contract pertaining thereto Nothing contained in the instruction manual shall be construed to create an express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with respect to the product In addition Samsung shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or use of the product or arising from the breach of the express warrant...

Page 8: ...et to know your device 20 Use the touch screen 25 Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys 26 Get to know the idle screen 26 Access applications 29 Customize your device 31 Enter text 36 Download applications from Google Play 40 Download files from the web 41 Synchronize data 41 Communication 43 Calling 43 Messaging 47 Gmail 50 Email 52 Talk 54 Social Hub 55 Contents ...

Page 9: ...cts 69 Calendar 73 Memo 75 Voice recorder 76 Web 77 Internet 77 Maps 81 Latitude 82 Places 83 Navigation 84 YouTube 85 Samsung Apps 86 Play Store 86 News Weather 87 Connectivity 88 Bluetooth 88 Wi Fi 90 Wi Fi Direct 92 Mobile network sharing 92 GPS 94 PC connections 95 VPN connections 96 ...

Page 10: ...03 Voice Search 103 Settings 104 Access the Settings menu 104 Wireless and networks 104 Call settings 106 Sound 107 Display 108 Location and security 108 Applications 110 Accounts and sync 111 Privacy 111 Storage 111 Locale and text 111 Voice input and output 114 Accessibility 114 Date and time 115 Torch light 115 About phone 115 ...

Page 11: ...Contents 10 Troubleshooting 116 Index 121 ...

Page 12: ...ed by your manufacturer s warranty The items supplied with your device and available accessories may vary depending on your region 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 card and battery When you su...

Page 13: ... it off 2 Turn the cover locking screw counter clockwise with a coin or other object to unlock the back cover and then remove the cover Do not use your fingernails to turn the screw Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover 3 Insert the SIM card with the gold coloured contacts facing down ...

Page 14: ...5 Replace the back cover and turn the screw clockwise to 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 15: ...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 16: ...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 4 When the battery is fully charged first unplug the travel adapter from the device and then from the power outlet Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter Doing this may caus...

Page 17: ...4 When the battery is fully charged first unplug the USB cable from the device and then from the PC Insert a memory card To use the camera music player or voice recorder you must insert a memory card Your device accepts microSD and microSDHC memory cards with maximum capacity to 32 GB depending on memory card manufacturer and type Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards but some ...

Page 18: ...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 1 Remove the battery and the back cover 2 Insert a memory card with the gold coloured contacts facing down 3 Lock the memory card in place 4 Replace the battery and the back cover ...

Page 19: ...e back cover 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 20: ...en instructions to set up your device To turn off your device press and hold and then select Power off OK Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorized personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as airplanes and hospitals To use your device s non network services only switch to Flight mode Press and hold and select Flight mode ...

Page 21: ...evice Device layout Earpiece Home key Volume key Menu key Proximity sensor Touch screen Microphone Back key Headset jack Internal antenna Flashbulb Power Reset Lock key Camera lens Back cover Speaker Multifunction jack Cover locking screw ...

Page 22: ...on The back headset and multifunction jack 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 bec...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...penWLANs available WLAN connected Bluetooth activated Bluetooth headset connected GPS activated Call in progress Call on hold Speakerphone activated Missed call Synchronized with the web Uploading data Downloading data Call forwarding activated Connected to PC USB tethering activated ...

Page 25: ...ail message New voice mail message New Gmail 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 Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Current time ...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...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 33 Get to know the idle screen When the device ...

Page 28: ...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 1 Tap and hold an item to move 2 Drag the item to the location you want Remove items from the idle screen 1 Tap and hold an item to remove The trash bin appears at the ...

Page 29: ...ate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless connection feature p 88 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 of the idle screen You can add or remove panels of the idle screen to organize widgets acco...

Page 30: ...ding screen 3 Select an application 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 4 Press to return to the previous screen Press...

Page 31: ... 4 Press Save Access recent applications 1 Press and hold to view the applications you have accessed recently 2 Select an application to access Use the task manager Your phone 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...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...l animations Select a wallpaper for the idle screen 1 In Idle mode press Wallpaper an option 2 Select an image 3 Select 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 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Settings Display Brightness 2 Drag the slider to adjust the level of brigh...

Page 34: ...her damages caused by illegal software Set an unlock pattern 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Settings Location and security Set screen lock Pattern 2 See the on screen instructions and example patterns and select Next 3 Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at least 4 dots 4 Select Continue 5 Draw a pattern again to confirm 6 Select Confirm Set an unlock PIN code 1 ...

Page 35: ...PIN supplied with your SIM card 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Settings Location and security Set up SIM card lock Lock SIM card 2 Enter your PIN and select 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 card will be blocked You must enter a PIN unlock key PUK to unblock the SIM card...

Page 36: ...ing the device from the web remotely 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Settings Location and security SIM change alert 2 Select Sign in enter your email address and password for your Samsung account and select Sign in To create a Samsung account select Sign up 3 Select Alert message recipients 4 Enter the password for your Samsung account again and select Confirm 5 Enter a phone ...

Page 37: ...eyboard 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 1 Select Keypad types and select a text input method You can select one of the key input methods QWERTY or traditional keypad or handwriting input methods 2 Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on the scr...

Page 38: ... 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 1 Select the first character of a word and drag your finger to the second character without releasing the finger from the screen 2 Continue until you have finished the word ...

Page 39: ...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 6 7 8 2 5 Number Function 1 Change case 2 Enter the recommended word or add a new word to the dictionary Access the keypad settings tap and hold...

Page 40: ... While you are entering text you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications 1 Tap the screen to place the cursor at the text you want to copy 2 Select 3 Select or 4 Drag or to select the text you want 5 Select to copy or to cut the text onto the clipboard 6 In another application place the cursor where you want to paste the text 7 Select to insert the text from the clipbo...

Page 41: ...rnal 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 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Play Store This application may initially appear as Market on your phone but will automatically update to Play Store the first time it is accessed 2 Select Accept when the terms and conditio...

Page 42: ...pplication list and select Internet 2 Search for a file or application and download it To install applications downloaded from websites other than Android Market you must select Settings Applications Unknown sources OK Synchronize data You can synchronize data with various web servers and back up or restore your data Once the synchronization is completed your device stays connected to the web If a...

Page 43: ...en the application list and select Settings Accounts and sync 2 Select Auto sync 3 Select an account 4 Select the applications you want to synchronize To exclude applications from automatic synchronization clear the check boxes next to the applications Synchronize data manually 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Settings Accounts and sync 2 Select an account 3 Press Sync now Your ...

Page 44: ... automatically turns off and locks the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs when you hold the device near your face p 107 Static electricity discharged from your body or clothing may interfere with the proximity sensor during a call Make a call 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number 2 Select to make a call 3 To end the call select ...

Page 45: ...open the application list and select Keypad and tap and hold 0 to insert the character 2 Enter the complete number you want to dial country 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 To p...

Page 46: ...this feature To open the dialing 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 hea...

Page 47: ...application list and select Settings Call settings Fixed Dialing Numbers Enable FDN 2 Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM card and select OK 3 Select FDN list and add contacts to be used in FDN mode Set call forwarding Call forwarding 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 ...

Page 48: ...ct Logs 2 Press 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 3 Select a log to view its details 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 messag...

Page 49: ...Select Send to send the message Send a multimedia message 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select 2 Select New message 3 Add recipients of your message 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 50: ... multimedia message select a message to view the 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 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Keypad and then tap and hold 1 2 Follow the instruction...

Page 51: ...ending on your region or service provider The Gmail menu may be labeled differently depending on your service provider Send an email message 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Gmail 2 If you are launching this application for the first time select OK 3 Press Compose 4 Enter a name or address in the recipient field To add more recipients press Add Cc Bcc 5 Enter a subject and messa...

Page 52: ...elect 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 Organize email by labels You can organize your email by labeling your messages You can sort messages by label filter Add a label to a message ...

Page 53: ...ord 3 Select Next for general email accounts such as Gmail andYahoo or Manual setup for other company email accounts 4 Follow the on screen instructions 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 o...

Page 54: ... video or sound You cannot attach Digital Rights Management DRM protected files 7 Select 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 55: ...e file type icon in the attachment field 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 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Talk The friend list shows all of your GoogleTalk contacts at a glance 2 Press Add friend 3 Enter an email ...

Page 56: ...iley 4 To switch between active chats press Switch chats 5 To end the chat press 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 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Social Hub 2 Check and use content...

Page 57: ...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 2 Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 3 Aim the lens at the subject...

Page 58: ...lume key to zoom in or out The zoom function may be unavailable when shooting in the highest resolution 5 Select 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 59: ...the device counter clockwise to landscape view 3 Select a scene 4 Make any necessary adjustments 5 Select to take a photo Capture a photo in Smile shot mode Your camera can recognize people s faces and help you take photos of their smiling faces 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Camera to turn on the camera 2 Rotate the device counter clockwise to landscape view 3 Select Smile sh...

Page 60: ... direction and align the green frame with the viewfinder When you have aligned the green frame and viewfinder the camera will automatically take the next photo 7 Repeat step 6 up to six more times to complete the panoramic photo or to stop the image capture and save the file before you have taken 8 frames select Customize camera settings Before taking a photo select to access the following options...

Page 61: ...reen Review Set the camera to display each photo after it is taken GPS Set the camera to include location information for your photos To improve GPS signals avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Shutter sound Set the Shutter sound to On or Off Use the menu key for Camera Set to take a photo by pr...

Page 62: ...lly 2 Change the flash 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 5 Press theVolume key to zoom in or out The zoom function may be unavailable when recording in the highest res...

Page 63: ...video to others select Share To play a video select Play To delete a video select Delete Customize camcorder settings Before recording a video select to access the following options Option Function Exposure value Modify the exposure value determined by the camera Timer Select a time delay before the camera starts recording a video Resolution Change the resolution White balance Adjust the colour ba...

Page 64: ...ed Use the menu key for Camera 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 WMV 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...

Page 65: ...u can also select or or double tap the screen 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 conta...

Page 66: ... 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 77 Download from a PC with Samsung Kies p 95 Receive via Bluetooth p 90 Copy to your memory card p 95 Play music After transferring music f...

Page 67: ...le by dragging or tapping the bar 3 Restart playback Scan backward in a file tap and hold Double tap to move to the previous song 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 68: ...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 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Music 2 Press Party shuffle 3 To turn off the party shuffle feature p...

Page 69: ...the following settings to customize your music 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 Equaliser Select a default equalizer type ...

Page 70: ...ress Create 3 Select a storage location If you have more than one account select an account to which you want to add the contact 4 Enter contact information 5 Select Save to add the contact to memory You can also create a contact from the dialing screen 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Keypad 2 Enter a phone number 3 Select Add to Contacts Create contact 4 Select a memory locati...

Page 71: ...nce you 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 add the contact to your favourites select Set a speed dial number 1 In Idle mode select 2 Press More Speed dial 3 Select a location number a contact 4 Select a phone number ...

Page 72: ...ite accounts and select an account to add a contact from the website to your phone contacts 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select 2 Press View SNS Friends 3 Select an account 4 Select contacts and select 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 a group 1 In Idle mode ...

Page 73: ...t Export Export to SIM card 3 Select contacts to copy and select Export Yes Import or export contacts To import contact files in vcf format from a memory card to your device 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select 2 Press Import Export Import from SD card 3 Select a storage location If you have more than one account select an account to which you want to add the contact 4 Select an opt...

Page 74: ...ages email or SNS threads 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select History 2 Select an item you want to view View social network activities You can view the recent activities of contacts in social network services such as Facebook andTwitter 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Activities 2 Select an item you want to view Calendar Learn to create and manage daily weekly o...

Page 75: ...he calendar view 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Calendar 2 Press and select Day Week or Month To view events of a specific date 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Calendar 2 Select a date on the calendar 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 3 Sele...

Page 76: ...o record important information to save and view at a later date Create a memo 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Memo 2 Select Create memo or press Create 3 Enter your memo text 4 Press to hide the keypad 5 Select a colour to change a background colour 6 Select Save View memos 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Memo 2 Select a memo to view its details To edit the ...

Page 77: ...st and select Voice recorder 2 Select Record to start recording 3 Speak into the microphone 4 When you are finished select Stop Your memo is saved automatically 5 To record another voice memo select Record again Play a voice memo 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Voice recorder 2 Select List 3 Select a voice memo to play You can send the voice memo to others by pressing Share an ...

Page 78: ...r details contact your service provider The web browser menu may be labeled differently depending on your service provider Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider Browse web pages 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Internet to launch the preset homepage To access a specific web page select the URL input field enter the web address URL of the web page ...

Page 79: ...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 80: ...eld 3 Select 4 Select Speak now if necessary 5 Say one or more keywords into your device s microphone The device searches for information and web pages related to the keywords 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 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Internet 2 Select Bookmarks 3 Select Add To ...

Page 81: ...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 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Internet 2 S...

Page 82: ...p will display your current location 2 Press Search or select Search Maps 3 Enter a keyword for the location and select To search for a location by voice select 4 Select the location you want to view details 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 add layers to the map select T...

Page 83: ...5 Select a travel route to view details of your trip if necessary 6 Select The route is indicated on the map To view each part of the route select or 7 When you are finished press 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 1 In Idle mode open the applic...

Page 84: ...nding on your region or service provider 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Places 2 Select a category Your device searches for places around your current location that are related to the category 3 Select a place name to view its details 4 While viewing information use the following options To view the place on the map select Map To view the route to the place select Directions T...

Page 85: ...may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Navigation 2 If you are launching this application for the first time select Accept 3 Enter your destination by using one of the following methods Speak Destination Speak your destination such as Navigate to destination Type Destination Enter your destination with the virtual keypad ...

Page 86: ...cape view 4 Tap the screen to activate the controls and control playback with the icons on the screen Upload videos 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select YouTube 2 If you want to create a new video select to turn on the camera and record a video 3 Press Upload and select a video 4 Select your Google account if it is linked toYouTube You can also select Add account and set up an accou...

Page 87: ...ect Samsung Apps 2 If you are launching this application for the first time read the terms and conditions and select Accept 3 Search for and download applications as desired Play Store You can download games books movies and applications from Google Play formerly Android Market This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider 1 In Idle mode open the application list and...

Page 88: ...t 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 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select News Weather 2 Scroll left or right to a news topic at the top of the screen 3 Selec...

Page 89: ...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 90: ...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 1 Select a file or item such as a contact m...

Page 91: ...book Wi Fi Learn to use your device s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network WLAN compatible with the IEEE 802 11 b g n standards You can connect to the internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available Activate theWLAN feature In Idle mode open the application list and select Settings Wireless and netwo...

Page 92: ... Select Save Connect to aWLAN using aWi Fi Protected Setup WPS UsingWPS you can connect to a secured network To connect to aWLAN with aWPS button 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Settings Wireless and network Wi Fi settings 2 Select WPS button connection 3 Press aWPS button on the access point within 2 minutes To connect to aWLAN with aWPS PIN 1 In Idle mode open the application...

Page 93: ...er device accepts the connection the devices are connected Send data via aWLAN 1 Select a file or item such as a memo media file or web address from an appropriate application or My files 2 Select an option for sending data via aWLAN The method for selecting an option may vary by data type 3 Search for and select aWLAN device Receive data via aWLAN When prompted select OK to confirm that you are w...

Page 94: ...ces Security Select the security type When you are finished select Save 4 From another device locate your device s name in the available connection list and connect to the network Your device shares the mobile network connection on another device Share your device s mobile network via USB 1 Using a USB cable connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC 2 In Idle mode open the application ...

Page 95: ...cle with sun protection film Do not touch the internal antenna area or cover this area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Activate location services You must activate location services to receive location information and search the map 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Setting...

Page 96: ...ung Kies does not automatically launch double click the Samsung Kies icon on your PC 2 Copy files from the PC to the device Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information Connect as a mass storage device You can access the file directory of the memory card by using the device as a memory card reader 1 Insert a memory card into the device 2 Using a USB cable connect the multifunction jack on y...

Page 97: ...network such as the internet Your device should already be configured with internet access If you have trouble accessing the internet you need to edit connections If you are not sure about the connection information to enter ask your service provider Set upVPN connections 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Settings Wireless and network VPN settings AddVPN 2 Select aVPN type 3 Cust...

Page 98: ...er or download from the web Set CA certificate Select a certificate authority 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 4 When you are finished press Save Connect to a private network 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Settings Wireless a...

Page 99: ...lay on the Idle screen and set and control alarms for important events Use the clock display 4 In Idle mode open the application list and select Clock 5 While using the clock display use the following features 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 1 In Idle mode ope...

Page 100: ...evice like a typical hand held or desktop calculator 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Calculator 2 Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations Rotate the device to landscape view to use the scientific calculator If auto rotation is deactivated press Advanced panel Downloads Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from...

Page 101: ...count 3 Enter one or more key words to search for 4 Select the item you want to access 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 WMV ASF AVI MPG MOV Codec MPEG4 H 263 H 264 VC 1 WMV Music MP3 M4A 3GP MP4 OGG AAC WAV WMA So...

Page 102: ...dditional features such as move copy or rename select More Polaris Office Learn to create and view Polaris Office documents on your device and memory card This application must be downloaded from Samsung Apps before it can be used Create a document 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Polaris Office 2 If you are launching this application for the first time download the application ...

Page 103: ...om an option or double tap the screen To open the toolbar to edit the document word presentation or excel file press Edit mode To search for text on the document press Find To bookmark the current page press Bookclip To send a file to others press More Send file To customize the settings for displaying or managing documents press More Settings Manage documents online 1 In Idle mode open the applic...

Page 104: ...downloaded applications RAM Check and manage the RAM for your device Storage View the used and available storage 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...

Page 105: ... Wi Fi Turn theWLAN feature on or off p 90 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 92 ConfigureWi Fi Di...

Page 106: ...C your device is used as a wireless modem p 93 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 93 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 96 Mobile networks Use packe...

Page 107: ... calls to numbers in the FDN list You must enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM card Change PIN2 Change the PIN2 which is used to protect the primary PIN If the SIM card is locked this menu changes to 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 downloade...

Page 108: ...nds and alarm ringtones Vibrate Set when the device will vibrate for various events Volume Adjust the default 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 t...

Page 109: ...locked screen Brightness Set the brightness of the display Auto rotate screen Set whether or not to rotate the content automatically when the device is rotated Animation Set the device to display animation when you switch between windows Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Location and security Change the settings for securing your devi...

Page 110: ...ich helps you locate your device when it is lost or stolen p 35 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 apply ...

Page 111: ...ry use View the amount of power consumed by various functions of 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 ser...

Page 112: ... my data Back up your device s settings to the Google server Automatic restore Set the device to restore backed up application data when reinstalling the application Factory data reset Reset your settings to the factory default values and delete all your data Factory data reset will permanently delete all data from the device Storage View memory information for your device and memory card You can ...

Page 113: ...h a key Show tips Set the device to automatically display tips for your actions when available Auto spacing Set the device to automatically insert a space between words Auto capitalization Set the device to automatically capitalize the first letter after a final punctuation mark such as a full stop question mark or exclamation mark Show complete trace Set to display the trace of your dragging on t...

Page 114: ...mpletion 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 capitalize the first letter after a final punctuation mark such as a period question mark or exclamation mark ...

Page 115: ...se 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 Select a speed for the text to speech feature Language Select a language for the text to speech feature PIcoTTS Adju...

Page 116: ... 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 Torch light Set the device to use the torch light feature Torch light Enable torch light flashlight operation Press and hold the Up volume key to turn it on Press the down volume key to turn it off Torch light time out Set the length of time...

Page 117: ...u can disable this feature by using the Lock SIM card menu PUK Your SIM 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 card For details contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error me...

Page 118: ...en 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 the problem perform a factory dat...

Page 119: ... covering the built in microphone Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth If using a headset ensure that it is properly connected Audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try again When dialing from contacts the call is not connected Ensure...

Page 120: ...e power or use applications 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 battery power and a memory card to operate the camera application If you receive error messages when launching the ca...

Page 121: ...r key to play the file Ensure that your device supports the file type Another Bluetooth device is not located Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect to if necessary Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 m If the tips ab...

Page 122: ...46 international numbers 44 making 43 multiparty 45 rejecting 44 using headset 44 using options 45 viewing missed 46 waiting 47 call waiting 47 camera capturing photos 56 customizing camcorder 62 customizing camera 59 recording videos 60 connections Bluetooth 88 PC 95 VPN 96 WLAN 90 contacts copying 72 creating 69 finding 70 importing or exporting 72 setting speed dial 70 device customizing 31 ind...

Page 123: ...ur namecard 71 finding contacts 70 photos capturing 56 capturing by scene 58 capturing in smile shot 58 capturing panoramic 59 viewing 64 sending 52 setting accounts 52 viewing 53 file manager 100 find my mobile 35 fixed dialing number mode 46 flight mode 19 gallery file formats 63 playing videos 64 viewing photos 64 Gmail 50 Google Latitude 82 Google Maps 81 GoogleTalk 54 idle screen adding items...

Page 124: ...ks 90 YouTube uploading videos 85 watching videos 85 PIN lock 34 Polaris Office 101 Samsung Apps 86 Samsung Kies 95 search 100 settings about phone 115 accessibility 114 accounts and sync 111 applications 110 call 106 date and time 115 display 108 location and security 108 privacy 111 sound 107 storage 111 voice input and output 114 wireless and network 104 silent mode 31 SIM card installing 11 lo...

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