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GT-S5830T

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Page 2: ... of your device Images and screenshots used in this user manual may differ in appearance from the actual product Content in this user manual may differ from the product or from software provided by service providers or carriers and is subject to change without prior notice Refer to www samsung com for the latest version of the user manual Available features and additional services may vary by devi...

Page 3: ...nd using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user Please keep this manual for future reference Instructional icons Before you start familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that coul...

Page 4: ...opyright laws No part of this user manual may be reproduced distributed translated or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or storing in any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics The Andr...

Page 5: ...S Headphone andWOW HD technologies are incorporated under licence from SRS Labs Inc 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 ...

Page 6: ...nd off 18 Get to know your device 19 Use the touch screen 23 Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys 24 Get to know the idle screen 25 Access applications 27 Customise your device 29 Enter text 33 Download applications from Android Market 37 Download files from the web 38 Synchronise data 39 Communication 41 Calling 41 Messaging 45 Google Mail 48 Email 50 Talk 52 Social Hub 53 Contents ...

Page 7: ...nformation 72 Contacts 72 Calendar 76 Memo 78 Voice recorder 78 Web 80 Internet 80 Maps 84 YouTube 89 News Weather 91 Samsung Apps 92 Market 92 BigPond 93 CitySearch 93 Downloads 93 FOXTEL 94 GFG 2011 94 MySync 94 Navigation 95 Navigator 95 TelstraOne 96 White Pag 96 Yellow Pag 96 ...

Page 8: ...ols 108 Clock 108 Calculator 109 Downloads 109 Google Search 110 My files 110 SIMToolkit 111 Task manager 111 ThinkFree Office 112 Voice Search 113 Settings 114 Access the Settings menu 114 Wireless and networks 114 Call settings 115 Sound 117 Display 117 Location and security 118 Applications 120 Accounts and sync 121 Privacy 121 ...

Page 9: ...Contents 9 SD card and phone storage 121 Locale and text 121 Voice input and output 124 Accessibility 125 Date and time 125 About phone 125 Troubleshooting 126 Safety precautions 132 Index 143 ...

Page 10: ...ending 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 or USIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module SIM card with subscriptio...

Page 11: ... Power off OK to turn it off Remove 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 If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card you can only use your device s non network services and some menus ...

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

Page 13: ... 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 try to turn on the device Charge with a travel adapter Open the cover of the multifunction jack 1 Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the 2 multifunction jack Connecting the travel adapter improperly may cause serious d...

Page 14: ...g properly bring your device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre When the battery is fully charged first unplug the travel 4 adapter from the device and then from the power outlet Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter Doing this may cause damage to the device To save energy unplug the travel adapter when not in use The travel adapter does not have a power switch so y...

Page 15: ...th maximum capacities of 32 GB depending on memory card manufacturer and type Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device 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 ...

Page 16: ...emoving a memory card first unmount it for safe removal In Idle mode select 1 Settings SD card and phone storage Unmount SD card OK Open the cover of the memory card slot 2 Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the 3 device Remove the memory card 4 Close the cover of the memory card slot 5 Do not remove a memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information as this ...

Page 17: ...torage 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 does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Attach a hand strap Remove the back cover 1 Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the 2 small projection Replace the ba...

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

Page 19: ... device Device layout Mouthpiece Home key Volume key Menu key Earpiece Multifunction jack Power Reset Lock key Memory card slot Camera lens Internal antenna Proximity sensor Touch screen Back key Headset jack Back cover Speaker Flashbulb ...

Page 20: ...ilable on the current screen In Idle mode open the Google search application press and hold Open the search input window while using some applications press and hold Home Return to the idle screen Open the list of recent applications press and hold Back Return to the previous screen Volume Adjust the device s volume 1 If your device has fatal errors or hang ups or freezes you may need to reset the...

Page 21: ...vice provider Icon Definition No signal Signal strength GPRS network connected UMTS 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 ...

Page 22: ...ring activated Wi Fi tethering activated No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia message New email message New voice mail message Alarm activated Event notification Roaming outside of normal service area Silent mode activated Airplane mode activated Vibration mode activated Music playback in progress ...

Page 23: ...creen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with water The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water For optimal use of the touch screen remove the screen protection film before using your device Your touch screen has a layer that detect...

Page 24: ...ger to zoom in or out while viewing photos or web pages Your device turns off the touch screen when you do not use the device for a specified period To turn on the screen press or the Home key You can adjust the backlight time In Idle mode open the application list and select Settings Display Screen timeout Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent ...

Page 25: ...d items to the idle screen You can customise the idle screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications widgets or folders To add items to the idle screen Press 1 Add or tap and hold the empty area on the idle screen Select the item category 2 an item Widgets Add widgets Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your idle screen Shortcuts...

Page 26: ... finger down to open the notifications panel You can activate or deactivate wireless connection features and access a list of notifications such as messages calls events or processing status To hide the panel drag the bottom of the list up From the notifications panel you can use the following options Wi Fi Activate or deactivate theWLAN connection feature p 100 B T Activate or deactivate the Blue...

Page 27: ...nd hold the thumbnail of a panel and drag it to the location you want When you are finished press 3 Access applications To access your device s applications In Idle mode select 1 to access the application list Scroll left or right to another application screen 2 You can also select a dot on the top of the screen to move to the corresponding main menu screen directly Select an application 3 When yo...

Page 28: ... Auto rotate screen Organise applications You can reorganise the applications in the application list by changing their order or grouping them into categories to suit your preferences and needs In the application list press 1 Edit Tap and hold an application 2 Drag the application icon to the location you want 3 You can move an application icon to another main menu screen Press 4 Save To change th...

Page 29: ...nsumption To avoid these problems end unnecessary programs using the task manager In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Task manager Active applications The list of all the applications currently running on your device appears To close an application select 2 End To close all active applications select End all Customise your device Get more from your device by customising it to match...

Page 30: ...m 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 open the application list and select Settings Sound Vibrate Always or Only in Silent mode When you switch to Silent mode will appear in place of Change your ringtone In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Sound Phone ...

Page 31: ...tness Select 3 OK The brightness level of the display will affect how quickly the device consumes battery power Set a screen lock You can lock the touch screen with an unlock pattern or password to prevent unauthorised people from using the device without your permission Once you set a screen lock your device will require an unlock code each time you turn it on or unlock the touch screen If you fo...

Page 32: ... Confirm Set an unlock PIN code In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Location and security Set screen lock PIN Enter a new PIN numeric and select 2 Continue Enter the PIN again and select 3 OK Set an unlock password In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Location and security Set screen lock Password Enter a new password alphanumeric and select 2 Conti...

Page 33: ... key PUK to unblock the SIM or USIM card If you block your SIM or USIM card by entering an incorrect PUK bring the card to your service provider to unblock it Enter text You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen You cannot enter text in some languages To enter text you should change the writing language to one of the supported langua...

Page 34: ...n Continue until you have finished the word 2 Release the finger on the last character 3 When the word displays correctly select 4 to insert a space If the correct word does not display select an alternative word from the list that appears Repeat steps 1 4 to complete your text 5 Tap and hold each key to enter additional characters You can also use the following keys 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 35: ... a new line 7 Enter text by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language Enter text using the Samsung keypad Select 1 Portrait keypad types and select a text input method You can select one of key input methods QWERTY or traditional keypad or handwriting input methods Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on 2 the screen ...

Page 36: ...l mode and ABC mode 3 Enter text by voice This icon is available only when you activate the voice input feature for the Samsung keypad This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language 4 Clear your input 5 Start a new line 6 Access the keypad settings Change the keyboard type tap and hold 7 Insert a space ...

Page 37: ...place the cursor where you want to 6 paste the text Select 7 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 dep...

Page 38: ...b your device saves them in a memory card Files you download from the web can include viruses that will damage your device To lessen your risk only 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 ope...

Page 39: ...on your device and will automatically begin synchronisation and vice versa This feature may be unavailable 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 For online community services such as Face...

Page 40: ...the applications you want to synchronise 4 To exclude applications from automatic synchronisation clear the check boxes next to the applications you want Synchronise data manually In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Accounts and sync Select an account 2 Press 3 Sync now Your device will start synchronising the data you set for synchronisation ...

Page 41: ...lls When you turn on the proximity sensor your device automatically turns off and locks the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs when you hold the device near your face p 116 Make a call In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number Select 2 to make a call To end the call select 3 End call Use the phonebook to save numbers you dial freque...

Page 42: ...de open the application list and select 1 Keypad and tap and hold 0 to insert the character Enter the complete number you want to dial country 2 code area code and phone number and then select to dial the number Use a headset By plugging a headset into the device you can answer and control calls hands free To answer a call press the headset button To reject a call press and hold the headset button...

Page 43: ... and talk to the other party via a Bluetooth headset select Headset To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you select Mute 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 switch between the two calls select Swap ...

Page 44: ...upplied 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 answer calls such as when you are already on the phone or when you are outside of the service...

Page 45: ...lect 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 flicking the contact to the left or right Select a log to view its details 3 From the detail view you can dial the number send a message to the number or add the number to the phonebook Messaging Learn to create and send text SMS or multimedia MMS messages a...

Page 46: ... to send the message Send a multimedia message 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select New message Select 2 Contacts You can enter a number manually or select one from the logs or contact groups by selecting another option When you enter an email address the device will convert the message to a multimedia message Select contacts and select 3 Add Select 4 Tap to compose and enter your m...

Page 47: ...a message to view the 3 details Listen to voice mail messages If you have set missed calls to be diverted to the voice mail server callers may leave voice messages when you do not answer incoming calls To access your voice mail inbox and listen to voice mail messages In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Keypad and then tap and hold 1 Follow the instructions from the voice mail serve...

Page 48: ...ce provider This Google Mail menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider Send an email message In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Gmail If you are launching this application for the first time 2 select OK Press 3 Compose Enter a name or address in the recipient field 4 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: ...he email account the email messages are downloaded to your device If you have created more than two accounts you can switch between email accounts Press Accounts and select one you want to retrieve messages from Send an email message 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Email an email account Press 2 Compose Select 3 Contacts You can enter an email address manually or select one fro...

Page 51: ...ail 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 mode open the application list and select 1 Email an email account Press 2 Refresh to update the message list Select an email message 3 From the message view use the following options To rep...

Page 52: ...ion list and select 1 Talk The friend list shows all of your GoogleTalk contacts at a glance Press 2 Add friend Enter an email address of the friend and select 3 Send invitation When your friend accepts the invitation the friend is added to your friend list Start a chat In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Talk Select a friend from the friend list The chat screen opens 2 Enter your ...

Page 53: ...ation application for Social Network Service SNS email messages instant messages IM contacts or calendar information Visit socialhub samsungapps com for more details In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Social Hub Check and use contents delivered from Social Hub 2 ...

Page 54: ...ace appears only in the landscape orientation Tap the screen to hide or display icons in the viewfinder 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 aCapture a photo 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 2 ...

Page 55: ...cene mode 4 Change the flash setting You can manually turn the flash on or off or set the camera to automatically use the flash when needed 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 4 The zoom function may be unavailable when shooting in the highest resolution Select 5 to take a photo The photo ...

Page 56: ...cenes Your camera provides you with predefined settings for various scenes You can simply select the proper mode for your shooting condition 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 select 1 Camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 2 Select 3 a scene Make any necessary adj...

Page 57: ...tographing children at play or a sporting event In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 2 Select 3 Continuous Make any necessary adjustments 4 Tap and hold 5 The camera will continue to take photos until you release the key Capture a panoramic photo You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama shooting mode This mode is con...

Page 58: ...cess the following options Option Function Exposure value Set the exposure value Focus mode Take close up photos or set the camera to focus on the subject Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera takes a photo Resolution Change the resolution option White balance Adjust the colour balance according to lighting conditions Effects Apply a special effect such as sepia or black and white...

Page 59: ... 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 between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the web To avoid this deactivate the GPS tag setting Shutter sound Set the ca...

Page 60: ...ke any necessary 4 adjustments 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 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 Change the flash setting You can manually turn the flash on or off or set the camera to automatically use the f...

Page 61: ...en recording in the highest resolution Select 6 to start recording Select 7 to stop recording The video is saved automatically The camera may not be able to properly record videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed After recording videos select 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 ...

Page 62: ...alance according to lighting conditions Effects Apply a special effect such as sepia or black and white tones Video quality Set the quality level for your videos Adjust Adjust contrast saturation and sharpness Before recording a video select to access the following settings Setting Function Guidelines Display the guidelines on the preview screen Audio recording Turn the audio on or off Review Set ...

Page 63: ... supported depending on the software of the device If the file size exceeds the available memory an error can occur when you open files Playback quality may vary by content type Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded View a photo 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Gallery Select a folder 2 To change the view mode select 3 or at the top right of the scre...

Page 64: ...leting and editing options select Menu Play a video 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Gallery Select a video with the 2 icon to play Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 3 Control playback with the virtual keys 4 Share images or videos In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Gallery Select a folder 2 Press 3 and select image or video files Select 4 Share...

Page 65: ...cur when you open files Playback quality may vary by content type Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded Add music files to your memory card Start by transferring files to your memory card Download from the wireless web p 80 Download from a PC with Samsung Kies p 105 Receive via Bluetooth p 99 Copy to your memory card p 105 Play music After transferring music files to y...

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

Page 67: ...t experience with deep rich bass and high frequency clarity for crisp detail Create a playlist In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Music Select a category 2 a music file Press 3 Add to playlist New Enter a title for your new playlist and select 4 Save To add more music files to the playlist play a file and press 5 Add to playlist the new playlist Use the party shuffle feature When ...

Page 68: ... channel surround sound system when a headset is connected Equaliser Select a default equaliser type FM radio Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio To listen to the FM radio you must connect a headset which serves as the radio antenna Listen to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select 2 FM radio The FM radio scans and saves availab...

Page 69: ...quency 3 Search for an available radio station 4 Add the current radio station to the favourites list 5 Adjust the volume Save a radio station automatically Plug a headset into the device 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select 2 FM radio Press 3 Scan a scanning option The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically ...

Page 70: ...tion or remove a radio station Tap and hold a radio station on the favourites list and select Rename or Remove Customise FM radio settings In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 FM radio Press 2 Settings Adjust the following settings to customise your FM radio 3 Option Function Region Select your region Background playing Set whether or not to run the FM radio in the background while ...

Page 71: ...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 current signal is weak FM auto off Set the FM radio to automatically turn off after a specified length of time ...

Page 72: ...list and select 1 Select 2 Select a memory location 3 If you have more than one account select an account to which you want to add the contact Enter contact information 4 Select 5 Save to add the contact to memory You can also create a contact from the dialling screen In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Keypad Enter a phone number 2 Select 3 Add to Contacts Select a memory location...

Page 73: ...d a message by selecting Message send an email message by selecting an email address set the contact as your favourites by selecting edit the contact information by pressing Edit 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 You can quickly dial this number by touching and holding the location number from th...

Page 74: ...ect an account to add a contact from the website to your phone contacts In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Press 2 Get friends Select an account 3 Select contacts and select 4 Add Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts you can manage multiple contacts and send messages or email to an entire group Start by creating a group In Idle mode open the application list a...

Page 75: ... 2 Import Export Export to SIM card Select contacts to copy and select 3 Export Yes Import or export contacts To import contact files in vcf format from a memory card to your device In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Press 2 Import Export Import from SD card Select a memory location 3 If you have more than one account select an account to which you want to add the contact Select a...

Page 76: ...cation list and select 1 History Select an item you want to view 2 View social network activities You can view the recent activities of contacts in social network services such as Facebook MySpace andTwitter In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Activities Select an item you want to view 2 Calendar Learn to create and manage daily weekly or monthly events and set alarms to remind you...

Page 77: ...iew days with 2 scheduled events are indicated by a blue bar To move to a specific day by entering a date manually press More Go to enter the date by selecting or and select Set To select today s date press Today Select an event to view its details 3 Stop an event alarm If you set an alarm for a calendar event the event alarm icon will appear at the specified time Open the shortcuts panel from the...

Page 78: ...de the keypad Select a colour to change a background colour 5 Select 6 Save View memos In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Memo Select a memo to view its details 2 To edit the memo select To delete the memo select OK You can send the memo to others by tapping and holding the memo and selecting Send via an option Voice recorder Learn to operate your device s voice recorder To use th...

Page 79: ...crophone 3 When you are finished recording a memo select 4 Stop Your memo is saved automatically To record more voice memos select 5 Record from the bottom of the screen Play a voice memo In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Voice recorder Select 2 List Select a voice memo to play 3 You can send the voice memo to others by pressing Share an option ...

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

Page 81: ...bookmarks frequently visited pages and recent internet history While browsing the web page use the following options To zoom in place two fingers on the screen and spread them apart To zoom out move your fingers closer together You can also 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 ...

Page 82: ...ails press More Page info To send the web address of the web page to others press More Share page To view the download history press More Downloads To customise browser settings press More Settings Search for information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Internet Select the address field 2 Selec...

Page 83: ...nd 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 of the web page to others select Share link To copy the web address of the web page...

Page 84: ...ion search the map for streets cities or countries and get directions 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 electromagnetic fields in a vehicle with sun protection film Do not touch the internal antenna area or cover this area with your hands o...

Page 85: ...unction 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 Search for a specific location In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Maps If you are launching this application for the first time 2 select OK to confirm The map will display your current location Press 3 Search or sel...

Page 86: ...ocation select the balloon of the location name Get directions to a specific destination In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Maps Press 2 Directions Enter the addresses of the starting location and the 3 ending location To enter an address from your contact list or point the location on the map or your starred place select Contacts Point on map or My Places Select a travel method c...

Page 87: ...lly joins Latitude Select 2 Select from Contacts or Add via email address Select a friend you want to add or enter an email address 3 and select Add friends Select 4 Yes When your friend accepts your invitation you can share locations Press 5 See map Your friends locations are marked with their photos on the map Search for a place around you This feature may be unavailable depending on your region...

Page 88: ...a may differ from actual location information You should always pay attention to road conditions traffic and any other factors that may affect your driving and follow all safety warnings and regulations 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 t...

Page 89: ...he navigation 4 service YouTube Learn to view and upload videos viaYouTube This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Watch videos In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 YouTube If you are launching this application for the first time 2 select Accept to confirm Select a video from the list 3 Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 4 ...

Page 90: ... 2 Upload and select a video Skip to 8 If you want to upload new videos select to turn on the camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 3 Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments 4 Select 5 to start recording Select 6 to stop recording Select 7 Save to upload the video that you have recorded Enter your user name and password and select 8 Sign in if necessary Enter detai...

Page 91: ...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 92: ...e life even better The feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider For details please visit www samsungapps com In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Samsung Apps 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 ringtone...

Page 93: ...provider In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 BigPond Select a web service and navigate web pages 2 CitySearch You can search for a place and view details such as an address or phone number In Idle mode select CitySearch This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Downloads You can access the mobile store preset by your service provider In Idle mode ...

Page 94: ...ecommended by the Good Food Guide GFG In Idle mode open the application list and select GFG 2011 This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider MySync You can back up and restore your contacts calendar events and tasks on your service provider s web server In Idle mode open the application list and select MySync This feature may be unavailable depending on your region...

Page 95: ...nd regulations while driving This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Navigator You can find your location search the online map for streets or cities and get directions In Idle mode open the application list and select Navigator Navigation maps your current location and other navigational data may differ from actual location information You should always pay at...

Page 96: ...r White Pag You can access theWhite Pages website to search for people In Idle mode open the application list and select White Pag This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Yellow Pag You can access theYellow Pages website to search for businesses In Idle mode open the application list and select Yellow Pag This feature may be unavailable depending on your region...

Page 97: ...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 98: ...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 99: ...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 100: ...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 101: ...must activate media sharing Some files may not play on the DLNA enabled devices depending on the devices In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 AllShare Select 2 Settings Adjust the following settings to customise the DLNA 3 feature Option Function Media server name Enter a name for your device as a media server Share media Turn on video sharing image sharing or music sharing with oth...

Page 102: ... the selected player Control playback using icons of your device 6 Playback may be buffered depending on the network connection and the connected server Play files of one device on the other device In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 AllShare Select 2 Play file from server on another player via my phone Your device automatically searches for DLNA enabled devices Select a device as ...

Page 103: ...Share your device s mobile network via USB Using a USB cable connect the multifunction jack on your 1 device to a PC In Idle mode open the application list and select 2 Settings Wireless and networks Tethering and portable hotspot Select 3 USB tethering to activate the USB tethering feature Your device shares the mobile network connection on your PC To stop sharing the network connection clear the...

Page 104: ...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 4 Save From another device locate your device s name in the 5 available connection list and connect to the network Your device shares the mobile network connection on another device PC connections Learn to connect your device to a PC with a USB c...

Page 105: ...Kies icon on your PC Copy files from the PC to the device 2 Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information Connect as a mass storage device If you insert a memory card in the device you can access the file directory of the memory card by using the device as a memory card reader Insert a memory card into the device 1 Using a USB cable connect the multifunction jack on your 2 device to a PC Ope...

Page 106: ...e network securely through a public 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 In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and networks VPN sett...

Page 107: ...icates from theVPN server 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 When you are finished press 4 Save Connect to a private network In Idle mode open the application list and selec...

Page 108: ...eate 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 Press 2 Add alarm Set alarm details 3 When you are finished select 4 Done The snooze feature sets the device to repeat the alarm after a specific length of time To set the len...

Page 109: ... Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Calculator Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to 2 perform basic mathematical operations Press Advanced panel to use scientific calculator Downloads Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web and email In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Downloads Select a download folder 2 To open a file sele...

Page 110: ...ct and say a keyword into your device s microphone 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 on your memory card In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 My files Select a folder 2 To move up one level in the file directory select Up To return to the Home directory s...

Page 111: ...on list and select SIMToolkit Task manager With the task manager you can view currently running applications package size of applications and memory information and monitor the RAM memory 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 View the package siz...

Page 112: ... Select 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 ThinkFr...

Page 113: ...Sign in View and manage your documents 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 If you are launching this application for the first time se...

Page 114: ...your device You can use only non network services Wi Fi settings Wi Fi Turn theWLAN feature on or off p 100 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 97 Device name Set a Bluetooth name for your device Discoverable Set your device to be visibl...

Page 115: ...P settings Configure network settings for your WLAN hotspot VPN settings Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs p 106 Mobile networks Use packet data Set to allow packet switched data networks for network services Data roaming Set the device to connect another network when you are roaming or your home network is not available Access Point Names Set up access point names APNs Use only ...

Page 116: ...g 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 another number Additional settings Caller ID Display your caller ID to ...

Page 117: ...ngtones music and videos alarm ringtones system sound and notification ringtones Phone ringtone Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls Notification ringtone Select a ringtone to alert you to events such as incoming messages and missed calls Audible touch tones Set the device to sound when you touch the keys on the dialling screen Audible selection Set the device to sound when you select ...

Page 118: ...lay animation when you switch between windows Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Horizontal calibration Calibrate the accelerometer to adjust the horizontal axis of the device for better motion recognition Location and security Change the settings for securing your device and the SIM or USIM card and GPS functionality Use wireless netw...

Page 119: ...M data 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 new policies to your device Use secure credentials Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various applications Install from SD card Install encrypted certificates that are sto...

Page 120: ... memory card Battery use View the amount of power consumed by your device Development USB debugging This is for application development When your device is connected to a PC with a PC data 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 se...

Page 121: ...y Change the settings for managing your settings and data Back up my data Back up your device s settings to the Google server Automatic restore Set the device to restore applications data you backed up when they are installed in your device Factory data reset Reset your settings to the factory default values and delete all your data SD card and phone storage Check memory information of memory card...

Page 122: ...ble tip indicator Set to alert you to quick help by blinking the tip indicator Auto spacing Set the device to automatically insert a space between words Auto capitalization Set the device to automatically capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark such as a period question mark or exclamation mark Show complete trace Set to display the trace of your dragging on the keyboard Word ch...

Page 123: ...orrection or auto substitution and set up your own word list Keypad sweeping Enable or disable the keypad sweeping feature for the text input mode You can switch between input modes by scrolling left or right on the keypad Auto capitalization Set the device to automatically capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark such as a period question mark or exclamation mark Handwriting set...

Page 124: ...to speech settings Listen to an example Listen to the spoken text for an example Install voice data for using the text to speech feature Always use my settings Set to use the speech rate and language settings you specify over the settings saved in applications Default engine Set the speech synthesis engine to be used for spoken text Install voice data Download and install voice data for the text t...

Page 125: ...ter the following settings to control how time and date are displayed on your device If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device the time and date will be reset Automatic Automatically update the time when you move across time zones Set date Set the current date manually Select time zone Set your home time zone Set time Set the current time manually Use 24 hour format Set to...

Page 126: ...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 127: ...d to the 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 The device will reboot automatically If this does not solve the pr...

Page 128: ... 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 129: ...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 130: ...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 131: ...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 132: ... 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 133: ...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 134: ...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 135: ... in the case of fire traffic accident or medical 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...

Page 136: ...evice near magnetic fields Your device 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 s...

Page 137: ...or other parts of your body When using your device for extended periods hold the device with a relaxed grip press the keys lightly and take frequent breaks If you continue to have discomfort during or after such use stop use and see a physician Ensure maximum battery and charger life Avoid charging batteries for more than a week as overcharging may shorten battery life Over time unused batteries w...

Page 138: ... using headsets in dry environments or touch a metal object to discharge static electricity before connecting a headset to the device Use caution when using the device while walking or moving Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid injury to yourself or others Do not carry your device in your back pockets or around your waist You can be injured or damage the device if you fall Do not disasse...

Page 139: ...icle are securely mounted Avoid placing your device and accessories near or in an air bag deployment area Improperly installed wireless equipment can cause serious injury when air bags inflate rapidly Allow only qualified personnel to service your device Allowing unqualified personnel to service your device may result in damage to your device and will void your manufacturer s warranty Handle SIM c...

Page 140: ...and include safety margins designed to assure the protection of all persons regardless of age and health The guidelines use a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR The SAR limit for mobile devices is 2 0W kg and the highest SAR value for this device when tested at the ear was 0 601W kg1 As mobile device offer a range of functions they can be used in other positions such ...

Page 141: ...ources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other comme...

Page 142: ...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 143: ...2 forwarding 44 international numbers 42 making 41 rejecting 42 using headset 42 using options during voice 43 viewing missed 43 waiting 45 call waiting 45 camera capturing photos 54 capturing videos 60 customising camcorder 62 customising camera 58 connections Bluetooth 97 DLNA 101 PC 104 WLAN 99 contacts copying 75 creating 72 finding 73 importing 75 setting speed dial 73 device customising 29 i...

Page 144: ...namecard 73 finding contacts 73 photos capturing 54 capturing a series 57 capturing by scene 56 capturing in smile shot 56 capturing panoramic 57 viewing 63 PIN lock 32 Samsung Apps 92 email sending 50 setting accounts 50 viewing 51 file manager 110 fixed dialling number mode 44 FM radio listening to 68 saving stations 69 gallery file formats 63 playing videos 64 viewing photos 63 Google Mail 48 G...

Page 145: ...YouTube uploading videos 90 watching videos 89 Samsung Kies 105 settings about phone 125 accessibility 125 accounts and sync 121 applications 120 call settings 115 date and time 125 display 117 locale and text 121 location and security 118 privacy 121 SD card and phone storage 121 sound 117 voice input and output 124 wireless and networks 114 silent mode 30 SIM card installing 10 locking 32 social...

Page 146: ... the above named product is in conformity to all the essential requirements of Directive 1999 5 EC The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex IV of Directive 1999 5 EC has been followed with the involvement of the following Notified Body ies BABT Forsyth House Churchfield Road Walton on Thames Surrey KT12 2TD UK Identification mark 0168 The technical docume...

Page 147: ...lish TEL 10 2011 Rev 1 0 To install Kies PC Sync Download the latest version of Kies from the 1 Samsung website www samsung com and install it on your PC Using a USB cable connect your device to your PC 2 Samsung Kies will launch automatically If Samsung Kies does not automatically launch double click the Samsung Kies icon on your PC Refer to the Kies help for more information ...

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