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GT-S6500

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Page 2: ...ou are not making a phone call Using this manual Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device This device will provide you with high quality mobile communication and entertainment based on Samsung s exceptional technology and high standards This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device Read me first Please read all safety precaut...

Page 3: ...Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by third party applications Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software Attempting to customise the operating system may cause your device or applications to work improperly You may upgrade your mobile device s software by accessing www samsung com Soft...

Page 4: ...menus you must select to perform a step for example In Idle mode open the application list and select Settings About phone represents Settings followed by About phone Square brackets device keys for example represents the Menu key Copyright Copyright 2012 Samsung Electronics This user manual is protected under international copyright laws No part of this user manual may be reproduced distributed t...

Page 5: ...ne andWOW HD technologies are incorporated under licence from SRS Labs Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and or its affiliates Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance A...

Page 6: ...on and 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 34 Download applications from Android Market 39 Download files from the web 40 Synchronise data 40 Communication 42 Calling 42 Messaging 48 Google Mail 50 Email 52 Talk 54 ChatON 55 Social Hub 56 Conte...

Page 7: ...ersonal information 76 Contacts 76 Calendar 79 Memo 81 Voice recorder 82 Web 84 Internet 84 Maps 87 Latitude 89 Places 90 Navigation 90 YouTube 91 Samsung Apps 93 Market 94 News Weather 94 Connectivity 96 Bluetooth 96 Wi Fi 98 Wi Fi Direct 100 AllShare 101 Mobile network sharing 103 ...

Page 8: ...gle Search 113 Kies air 113 My files 115 Tags 116 SIMToolkit 117 Task Manager 117 Thinkfree Office 118 Voice Search 120 Settings 121 Access the Settings menu 121 Wireless and network 121 Call 123 Sound 124 Display 125 Power saving 126 Location and security 126 Applications 128 Accounts and sync 129 Privacy 129 ...

Page 9: ...Contents 9 Storage 129 Language and keyboard 130 Voice input and output 132 Accessibility 133 Date and time 133 About phone 134 Troubleshooting 135 Safety precautions 141 Index 153 ...

Page 10: ...egion or service provider You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer The supplied accessories perform best for your device Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be compatible with your device Install the SIM or USIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module SIM card with subscription details such a...

Page 11: ... 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 The antenna is located in the upper area on the back of the device Do not remove the protective tape covering the antenna as this can damage the antenna ...

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: ... 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 try to turn on the device Charge with a travel adapter Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the 1 multifunction jack Connecting the travel adapter improperly may cause serious damage to the device An...

Page 14: ...ce s lifespan or performance If your device is not charging properly bring your device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre When the battery is fully charged first unplug the travel 3 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 i...

Page 15: ...ts microSD or microSDHC memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB depending on memory card manufacturer and type Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards but some brands 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...

Page 16: ...ng a memory card first unmount it for safe removal In Idle mode select 1 Settings Storage Unmount SD card OK Open the cover of the memory card slot on the side of the 2 device Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the 3 device Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot 4 Close the cover of the memory card slot 5 Do not remove a memory card while the device is transferring or a...

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

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

Page 19: ...tenna area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions Memory card slot Volume key Menu key Earpiece GPS antenna1 Speaker Camera lens Main antenna Power Reset Lock key Proximity sensor Touch screen Back key Mouthpiece Headset jack Back cover Multifunction jack Home key ...

Page 20: ...ns available 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 res...

Page 21: ...r service provider Icon Definition No signal Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected OpenWi Fi APs available Wi Fi AP connected Bluetooth activated Bluetooth headset connected GPS activated Call in progress Call on hold Speakerphone activated Missed call ...

Page 22: ...ected to PC Power saving mode activated USB tethering 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 Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated ...

Page 23: ...ow the touch screen 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 lay...

Page 24: ...e two fingers far apart and then pinch them together Your device turns off the touch screen when you do not use the device for a specified period To turn on the screen press the Power key or Home key You can also 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...

Page 25: ...se 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 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 cont...

Page 26: ...te 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 theWi Fi feature p 99 Bluetooth Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless connection feature p 96 GPS Activate or deactivat...

Page 27: ... 2 To remove a panel tap and hold the thumbnail of a panel and drag it to the trash bin at the bottom of the screen To add a new panel select To change the order of the panels tap and 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 le...

Page 28: ... return to the idle screen If you rotate the device while using some features the interface will automatically rotate as well To prevent the interface from rotating open the notifications panel and select Auto rotation 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 ...

Page 29: ...ng 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 Exit To close all active applications select Exit all Customise your device Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences Set the current time and date In Idle mode...

Page 30: ...Power key 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 Vibration Always or Only in silent mode When you switch to Silent mode will appear in place of Change your ringtone In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Sound Phone ringtone Select a ringtone from the list and...

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

Page 32: ...ect Continue Draw the pattern again and select 4 Confirm Set an unlock PIN code In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Location and security Set up 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 up screen lock Passwor...

Page 33: ... enter a PIN unlock key PUK to unblock the SIM or USIM card If you block your SIM or USIM card by entering an incorrect PUK bring the card to your service provider to unblock it Activate the Find my mobile feature When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your device the Find my mobile feature will automatically send the contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover yo...

Page 34: ...cters on the virtual keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen You cannot enter text in some languages To enter text you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages p 130 Change the keypad type You can change the keypad type Tap and hold the text input field and select Input method a keypad type Samsung keypad or Swype Enter text using the Samsung keypad Select 1 Po...

Page 35: ...keypad type tap and hold 4 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 5 Clear your input 6 Start a new line 7 Insert a full stop Open the symbol panel press and hold 8 Insert a space Functions of this key may vary depending on your service provider ...

Page 36: ...nger on the last character 3 When the word displays correctly select 4 to insert a space If the correct word does not display select an alternative word from the list that appears Repeat steps 1 4 to complete your text 5 You can also tap the keys to enter text You can tap and hold a key to enter characters on the upper half of the key When you tap and hold a key until the character list appears yo...

Page 37: ...ended word or add a new word to the dictionary Access the keypad settings tap and hold 3 Switch between Symbol Number mode and ABC Number mode 4 Change the input language 5 Clear your input 6 Start a new line 7 Enter text by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language 8 Insert a space ...

Page 38: ...Place the cursor on the text you want to copy 1 Select 2 Select 3 Select word or Select all Drag 4 or to select the text you want Select 5 Copy to copy or Cut to cut the text onto the clipboard In another application place the cursor where you want to 6 paste the text Select 7 Paste to insert the text from the clipboard into the text field ...

Page 39: ...der Your device will save user files from downloaded applications to the internal memory To save the files to the memory card connect your device to a PC and copy them from the internal memory to the memory card Install an application In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Market Select 2 Accept when the terms and conditions appear Search for a file or application and download it 3 Un...

Page 40: ...lication list and select 1 Internet Search for a file or application and download it 2 To install applications downloaded from websites other than Android Market you must select Settings Applications Unknown sources OK Synchronise data You can synchronise data with various web servers and back up or restore your data Once the synchronisation is completed your device stays connected to the web If a...

Page 41: ...application list and select 1 Settings Accounts and sync Select 2 Auto sync Select an account 3 Select the applications you want to synchronise 4 To exclude applications from automatic synchronisation clear the check boxes next to the applications you want Synchronise data manually In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Accounts and sync Select an account 2 Select 3 Sync now ...

Page 42: ...utomatically turns off and locks the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs when you hold the device near your face p 124 Static electricity discharged from your body or clothing may interfere with the proximity sensor during a call Make a call In Idle mode open the application list and select Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number Select 1 to make a call To end the call select 2 End ...

Page 43: ...ternational number In Idle mode 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 pres...

Page 44: ...To open the dialling screen select Keypad To activate the speakerphone feature select Speaker In noisy environments you may have difficulty hearing some calls while using the speakerphone feature For better audio performance use the normal phone mode To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you select Mute To listen and talk to the other party via a Bluetooth headset select H...

Page 45: ...ring Set auto rejection Use auto rejection to reject calls from certain numbers automatically To activate auto rejection and set up the reject list In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Call Call rejection Select 2 Auto reject mode an option Option Function All numbers Reject all calls Auto reject numbers Reject calls from phone numbers on the auto reject list Select 3 Auto ...

Page 46: ...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 area In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Call Call forwarding Select a condition 2 Enter a number to which calls will be forwarded and select 3 Enable Your ...

Page 47: ...tional settings Call waiting Your setting will be sent to the network View call logs You can view logs of your calls filtered by their types In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Logs Press 2 View by an option to sort the call logs From the call logs you can make a call or send a message directly to a contact by quickly flicking the contact to the left or right Select a log to view i...

Page 48: ...vider Send a text message 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Select 2 New message Add recipients of your message 3 Enter phone numbers manually separating them with a semicolon or a comma Select phone numbers from the lists by selecting Select 4 Tap to enter message and enter your message text To insert emoticons press Insert smiley Select 5 Send to send the message Send a multime...

Page 49: ...ject and enter a subject for the message Select 5 Tap to enter message and enter your message text To insert emoticons press Insert smiley Select 6 and add an item You can select a file from the file list or create a new photo video or sound Select 7 Send to send the message View a text or multimedia message 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Your messages are grouped into message...

Page 50: ...e the voice mail server number before accessing the server Your service provider can give you the number Google Mail You can retrieve new email messages from Google Mail to your Inbox When you access this application the Inbox screen appears The total number of unread messages displays in the title bar and unread messages display in bold This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or ...

Page 51: ... options To reply to the message select To reply to the message including all recipients select Reply all To forward the message to other people select Forward To add a star to the message select To view an attachment select Preview To save it to your memory card select Download To archive the message select Archive To delete the message select Delete To move to the previous or next message select...

Page 52: ... an email account 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Email Enter your email address and password 2 Select 3 Next for general email accounts such as Google Mail andYahoo or Manual setup for other company email accounts Follow the on screen instructions 4 When you are finished setting up the email account the email messages are downloaded to your device If you have created more than...

Page 53: ...ttach a file You can select a file from the file list or create a new photo video or sound You cannot attach Digital Rights Management DRM protected files Select 7 Send to send the message If you are offline or outside your service area the message will be held in the message thread list until you are online and in your service area View an email message When you open an email account you can view...

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

Page 55: ...t messenger based on mobile phone numbers regardless device type or operating system While having a conversation with your contacts you can send various multimedia files and data such as photos videos and contact numbers animated messages In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 ChatON If you are launching this application for the first time 2 select OK a region Next If you are launchin...

Page 56: ... Service SNS email or messages Visit socialhub samsungapps com for more details In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Social Hub If you are launching this application for the first time add 2 an account or skip it for a later setup Select a category 3 Check and use contents delivered from Social Hub 4 ...

Page 57: ...terface 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 Capture a photo 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Camera to turn on the camera Rotate the device anti clock...

Page 58: ... the camera status and settings Resolution Exposure metre type Number of photos you can take according to available memory Storage location 2 Change the shooting mode 3 Change the scene mode 4 Adjust the brightness 5 Change the camera settings 6 Switch to the camcorder 7 Capture a photo 8 View the photo you captured last ...

Page 59: ...double tap the screen To send a photo to others select Share To set a photo as wallpaper or a caller ID image for a contact select Set as To delete a photo select Delete Capture a photo by using preset options for various scenes Your camera provides you with predefined settings for various scenes You can simply select the proper mode for your shooting conditions and subjects For example when you t...

Page 60: ...mera lens at your subject 5 Select 6 Your device recognises people in an image and detects their smiles When the subject smiles the device automatically takes a photo Capture a series of photos You can easily take a series of photos of moving subjects This is useful when you are photographing children at play or a sporting event In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Camera to turn on...

Page 61: ...t 5 to take the first photo Slowly move the device in any direction and align the 6 green frame with the viewfinder When you have aligned the green frame and viewfinder the camera will automatically take the next photo Repeat step 6 to complete the panoramic photo 7 Customise camera settings Before taking a photo select to access the following options Option Function Timer Select the length of the...

Page 62: ...a 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 c...

Page 63: ...ect and make any necessary 4 adjustments 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Number Function 1 Check the camcorder status and settings Resolution Length of video that can be recorded according to available memory Storage location 2 Change the recording mode for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally 3 Adjust the brightness 4 Change the camcorder settings 5 Switch to the camera 6 Record a video 7 View ...

Page 64: ... to view the recorded videos To view more videos scroll left or right To send a video to others select Share To play a video select Play To delete a video select Delete Customise camcorder settings Before recording a video select to access the following options Option Function Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera starts recording a video Resolution Change the resolution option Wh...

Page 65: ... Reset Reset menus and recording options Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your memory card Supported file formats Type Format Image Extension bmp gif jpg png wbmp Video Extension 3gp mp4 webm Codec H 263 H 264 MPEG4 VP8 Some file formats are not supported depending on the software of the device If the file size exceeds the available memory an error can occur when you open file...

Page 66: ...ct or or double tap the screen To send a photo to others select Send via To delete a photo select Delete To share a photo with others press Share via To set a photo as wallpaper or a caller ID image for a contact press Set as To use additional features with a photo press More and use the following options Print Print a photo using aWi Fi or USB connection Your device is compatible only with some S...

Page 67: ... The video player supports the following file formats 3gp mp4 Codec MPEG4 H 263 H 264 Some file formats are not supported depending on the software of the device If the file size exceeds the available memory an error can occur when you open files Playback quality may vary by content type Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded In Idle mode open the application list and s...

Page 68: ...s connected Adjust the volume Music Learn to listen to your favourite music while on the go with the music player The music player supports the following file formats 3gp mp4 mp3 ogg aac amr awb wav mid wma flac Codec MP3 Vorbis OGG AAC AAC eAAC AMR NB WB WAV MIDI WMA FLAC Some file formats are not supported depending on the software of the device If the file size exceeds the available memory an e...

Page 69: ...our memory card p 107 Play music After transferring music files to your device or memory card In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Music Select a music category 2 a music file Control playback with the following keys 3 5 6 1 3 2 4 8 7 Number Function 1 Activate the 5 1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected 2 Activate Shuffle mode 1 These icons are shown when you ...

Page 70: ... You can control the music player with a headset In Idle mode press and hold the headset button to launch the music player Press the headset button to start or pause playback SRS CS Headphone delivers a 5 1 surround sound experience over standard headphones or earbuds when listening to multichannel content such as DVD movies WOW HD significantly improves the playback quality of audio delivering a ...

Page 71: ... add files to a playlist by pressing Add to playlist Add songs to the quick list You can add songs to the quick list and save them as a playlist During playback press Add to quick list to add the current song to the quick list To go to the quick list from the music player main screen select Playlists Quick list To save the quick list as a playlist press Save as playlist Customise music player sett...

Page 72: ...ayback The music player supports lyrics with ID3v2 tags only Music auto off Set the music player to automatically turn off after a specified length of time 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...

Page 73: ...ol the FM radio with the following keys 4 1 6 7 5 4 3 2 3 Number Function 1 Scan the available radio station 2 Touch to enter radio station frequency manually 3 Search for an available radio station 4 Fine tune the frequency 5 Add the current radio station to the favourites list 6 Adjust the volume 7 Turn the FM radio off or on ...

Page 74: ... want from the all station list 4 and press to return to the FM radio screen Add a radio station to the favourites list Plug a headset into the device 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select 2 FM radio Select 3 to turn on the FM radio Scroll to the radio station you want 4 Select 5 to add to the favourites list You can add a name for a radio station or remove a radio station Tap and ho...

Page 75: ... Set whether or not to run the FM radio in the background while using other applications If this feature is on you can control the FM radio from the notifications panel Show station ID Set whether or not to show the station ID on the FM radio screen Station IDs are available only from radio stations that provide this information FM auto off Set the FM radio to automatically turn off after a specif...

Page 76: ...reate a contact In Idle mode open the application 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...

Page 77: ...scroll through the list Select a contact s name 3 Once you find a contact you can use the following options To call the contact select a phone number To send a message select To send an email message select an email address To edit the contact information press Edit To set the contact as your favourites select Set a speed dial number In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Press 2 More...

Page 78: ...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 and select 1 Groups Press 2 Create Enter a name and select a ringtone for the group 3 Select 4 Add member select contacts to add to the group and select Add Select 5 Save Copy contacts To copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device In I...

Page 79: ...xport 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 an option for importing a single contact file 4 multiple contact files or all contact files and select OK Select contact files to import and select 5 OK To export contacts from your device to a memory card In Idle mode open the application list and se...

Page 80: ...e application list and select 1 Calendar Select a view mode from the top of the calendar 2 To view events of a specific date In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Calendar Select a date on the calendar 2 To move to a specific day by entering a date manually press Go to enter the date by selecting or and select Set To select today s date press Today Select an event to view its details...

Page 81: ...eminder select the check box 3 next to events you want and select Snooze or Dismiss Memo Learn to record important information to save and view at a later date Create a memo In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Memo If there is a memo saved select 2 Create memo or press Create to create a memo Enter your memo text and select 3 Save View memos In Idle mode open the application list a...

Page 82: ...compatible only with some Samsung printers You can send the memo to others by tapping and holding the memo and selecting Send an option You can upload the memo to a community website by tapping and holding the memo and selecting Update SNS Voice recorder Learn to operate your device s voice recorder Record a voice memo In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Voice recorder Select 2 Rec...

Page 83: ...mo is saved automatically To record more voice memos select 5 Record again Play a voice memo In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Voice recorder Select 2 List Select a voice memo to play 3 You can send the voice memo to others by pressing Share an option ...

Page 84: ...ovider Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider Browse web pages In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Internet to launch a specified homepage To access a specific web page select the URL input field enter the web address URL of the web page and select Navigate web pages with the following keys 2 2 1 The above screen may differ depending on your region or...

Page 85: ...esh To go to a next page in history press Forward To bookmark the current web page press Add bookmark To add a shortcut to the current web page to the idle screen press More Add shortcut to Home To search for text on the web page press More Find on page To view the web page details press More Page info To send the web address URL of the web page to others press More Share page To view the download...

Page 86: ...pages If you know the web address of the web page you can manually add a bookmark To add a bookmark In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Internet Select 2 Bookmarks Select 3 Add Enter a page title and a web address URL 4 Select 5 OK From the bookmark list tap and hold a bookmark and use the following options To open the web page in the current window select Open To open the web page...

Page 87: ... as homepage Access the frequently visited pages or the recent history In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Internet Select 2 Most visited or History Select a web page to access 3 You can add a web page to the bookmark list by selecting Maps Learn to use Google Maps to find your location search the online map for streets cities or countries and get directions This feature may be una...

Page 88: ...t of all results for your search select To zoom in or out select or To search for a place around you select To add layers to the map select To view your current location select To add a star to the location 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 ...

Page 89: ...arn to share your location with your friends and view friends locations via Google Latitude This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Latitude The device automatically 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 ...

Page 90: ...lect Map To view the route to the place select Directions To view the phone number of the place select Call Navigation Learn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show your destination with voice guidance Navigation maps your current location and other navigational data may differ from actual location information You should always pay attention to road conditions traffic and any other facto...

Page 91: ...ontacts Starred Places Select your destination from the list of your starred places Follow the on screen instructions to use the navigation 4 service YouTube Learn to view and share 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 firs...

Page 92: ...ant 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 Select your Google account if it is linked toYouTube You 8 can also select Add account and set up an account to sign inYouTube...

Page 93: ...le experience Your device gets smarter with fully optimised applications from Samsung Apps Explore amazing applications and make your mobile 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...

Page 94: ... it to the device 3 p 39 News Weather Learn to view the weather information and read top news and other news articles View the weather information In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 News Weather Select 2 Weather at the top of the screen Your device searches for your current location and displays the weather information You can change the location to view the weather information in...

Page 95: ...cles In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 News Weather Scroll left to a news topic at the top of the screen 2 Select an article to open it 3 To add news topics press Settings News settings Select news topics ...

Page 96: ...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 97: ...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 98: ...Open the notifications panel and select 3 Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive data from the device Received data is saved to the bluetooth folder 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 anywh...

Page 99: ... the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and network Wi Fi settings The device will automatically search for availableWi Fi APs Select a network under 2 Wi Fi networks Enter a password for the network if necessary 3 Select 4 Connect Add aWi Fi AP manually In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and network Wi Fi settings AddWi Fi network Enter the SSID for...

Page 100: ...on list and select 1 Settings Wireless and network Wi Fi settings Select a network indicated by theWPS icon and select 2 WPS PIN On the access point enter the PIN and press the start 3 button Wi Fi Direct Learn to use theWi Fi Direct feature to connect two devices via aWi Fi network without requiring an access point Connect your device to another device In Idle mode open the application list and s...

Page 101: ...eived data is saved to the ShareViaWifi folder AllShare Learn to use the Digital Living Network Alliance DLNA service that enables you to share media files between DLNA enabled devices in your home overWi Fi You must first activate theWi Fi feature and add aWi Fi profile p 99 Customise DLNA settings for sharing media files To allow other DLNA enabled devices to access media files on your device yo...

Page 102: ...evices Set whether or not to accept the upload from other devices Default memory Select the default memory location for saving downloaded media files Subtitles Set to display subtitles Play your files on another DLNA enabled device In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 AllShare Select 2 My device Select a media category and a file 3 Select a player the one that will play the media fi...

Page 103: ... will play the media file 5 Playback begins at the selected player Control playback using icons of your device 6 Mobile network sharing Learn to set your device as a wireless modem or wireless access point for PCs or other devices and share your device s mobile network connection Share your device s mobile network viaWi Fi In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and n...

Page 104: ...work Your device shares the mobile network connection on another device 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 network Tethering and portable hotspot Select 3 USB tethering to activate the USB tethering feature Your device shares the mobile network...

Page 105: ... 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 In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Location and security Adjust the following settings ...

Page 106: ...y connecting the device to a PC you can transfer data to and from your device directly and use the Samsung Kies program Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC You can download the program from the Samsung website www samsung com kies Using a USB cable connect the multifunction jack on your 1 device to a PC Double click the Samsung Kies icon on your PC to launch ...

Page 107: ... from or to a memory card 1 insert a memory card into the device Using a USB cable connect the multifunction jack on your 2 device to a PC Open the notifications panel and select 3 USB connected Connect USB storage Open the folder to view files 4 Copy files from the PC to the memory card 5 When you are finished select 6 Disconnect storage from PC To disconnect the device from the PC click the USB ...

Page 108: ... ask your service provider Set upVPN connections In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and network VPN settings AddVPN Select aVPN type 2 Customise the connection information 3 Available options may vary depending on theVPN type Option Function VPN name Enter a name of theVPN server SetVPN server Enter the IP address of theVPN server Enable Encryption Set to encrypt...

Page 109: ...ty CA certificate that theVPN server uses to identify you You can import certificates from theVPN server or download from the web DNS search domains Enter the domain name server DNS address When you are finished press 4 Save Connect to a private network In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and network VPN settings Select a private network to connect 2 Enter the use...

Page 110: ...ess Create Set alarm details 3 Select the check box next to Smart alarm to activate simulated nature sounds with the alarm screen prior to the main alarm When you are finished select 4 Save Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds To stop the alarm drag in any direction until it reaches the border of the circle To repeat the alarm after a specified length of time drag in any direction until it reaches ...

Page 111: ... Add Enter a city name or select one from the city list 3 To select a current city select Current location To add more world clocks repeat steps 2 3 4 To apply the summer time to the clocks tap and hold a clock and select DST settings Use the stopwatch In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Clock Stopwatch Select 2 Start to begin the stopwatch Select 3 Lap to record lap times When you...

Page 112: ...r desktop calculator Perform the calculation In 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 Rotate the device to landscape view to use the scientific calculator If you deactivate the auto rotation press Scientific calculator View the calculation history In Idle mode open the applicatio...

Page 113: ...fic data on the web In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Google Search Enter a letter or a word of the data to search for 2 To search for data by voice select and say a keyword into your device s microphone Select the item s name you want to access 3 Kies air Kies air allows you to connect a PC to your device viaWi Fi From the PC browser you can view and control media files contacts...

Page 114: ... of time the device waits before ending the connection Lock contents Select the types of data that should not display on the PC browser Reset settings Reset your settings to the factory default values Connect a PC to your device viaWi Fi In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Kies air Start Enter the web address displayed by Kies air in the browser 2 on your PC Select 3 Allow if neces...

Page 115: ...d select 1 My files Select a folder 2 To return to the Home directory select Home To move up one level in the file directory select Up Select a file to open 3 In a folder press to use the following options To send a file to others select Share To create a new folder select Create folder To delete files or folders select Delete To change the view mode select View by To sort files or folders select ...

Page 116: ... antenna Handle the device carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna Activate or deactivate the NFC feature In Menu mode select Settings Wireless and network NFC Read information from an NFC tag Once you activate the NFC feature your device will read product information when you place it near an NFC tag Available information will appear on your display Your device will not read NFC tags during c...

Page 117: ...ur SIM or USIM card this menu may be available but labelled differently In Idle mode open the application list and select SIMToolkit Task Manager With the task manager you can view currently running applications and memory information In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Task Manager Use the following options 2 Active applications View the list of all the applications currently runn...

Page 118: ...first time 2 download the application from the Samsung Apps and install it on your device Select 3 Accept to confirm if you are launching this application for the first time Select 4 Activate now Close to activateThinkfree Office Select 5 My Docs Press 6 New a document type Enter a name for the document and select 7 OK Enter contents in the document by using the tools at the 8 bottom of the screen...

Page 119: ...xt on the document press Find To change the view mode press Display mode To zoom in or out in the document press Zoom To customise the settings for viewing or editing documents press More Preferences When you are finished editing save the document 5 Manage documents online In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Thinkfree Office Select 2 Online Enter your user name and password to acce...

Page 120: ...ending 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 2 select Agree to use location information for your search and then set whether or not to activate personalised recognition Say a command into the microphone 3 Select the item s name you want to access if necessary 4 ...

Page 121: ...gs Wi Fi Turn theWi Fi feature on or off p 99 Network notification Set the device to notify you when an open network is available WPS button connection Connect to aWi Fi connection using aWi Fi Protected Setup WPS button AddWi Fi network AddWi Fi APs manually Wi Fi Direct settings Wi Fi Direct Activate theWi Fi Direct feature to connect two devices viaWi Fi network without requiring an access poin...

Page 122: ... mass storage device Tethering and portable hotspot USB tethering Activate the USB tethering feature to share your device s mobile network connection with PCs via USB When connected to a PC your device is used as a wireless modem for a PC p 104 PortableWi Fi hotspot PortableWi Fi hotspot Activate theWi Fi tethering feature to share your device s mobile network connection with PCs or other devices ...

Page 123: ...tomise the settings for calling features Call rejection Set to reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically You can add phone numbers to the reject list p 45 Set reject messages Add or edit the message that will be sent when you reject a call Call alert Call status tones Activate or deactivate call connection tone minute minder tone or call disconnection tone Alerts on call Set the devi...

Page 124: ...ing a call Fixed Dialing Numbers Activate or deactivate FDN mode to restrict calls to numbers in the FDN list You must enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card and reboot the device Voicemail service Select your service provider or set another provider to receive voice mails Voicemail Enter the number to access the voice mail service You can obtain this number from your service provider ...

Page 125: ... style Change the font type for the display text You can download fonts from Android Market by selecting Get fonts online Home screen Wallpaper Select a background image for the idle screen Lock screen Wallpaper Select an image to display when the screen is locked Clock position Select the location of the clock on the locked screen Brightness Set the brightness of the display Auto rotate screen Se...

Page 126: ...g with a web server Brightness Activate the brightness setting for Power saving mode Brightness Set the brightness of the display Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Learn about power saving Learn how to reduce battery consumption Location and security Change the settings for securing your device and the SIM or USIM card and GPS functio...

Page 127: ...device when it is lost or stolen p 33 Alert message recipients Add or edit recipients for the alert message Remote controls Set to control a lost device remotely via the web www samsungdive com Set to allow remote control of your device via the web when your device is lost or stolen This feature will be activated automatically when you sign in to both Samsung and Google accounts Visible passwords ...

Page 128: ...ices View the services you are using and access them to manage Storage usage View available memory and the memory used by applications on your device Battery usage View the amount of power consumed by your device Development USB debugging This is for application development Stay awake Set the device s screen to stay on while charging the battery Allow mock locations Allow mock locations and servic...

Page 129: ... data automatically Privacy 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 Storage View memory information for you...

Page 130: ...ctionary The words in your dictionary will appear as suggestions for your text inputs Preferences Audio feedback Set to alert you when there are no alternative words for your input if you double tap a word Vibrate on keypress Set the device to vibrate when you touch a key Show tips Set the device to automatically display tips for your actions when available Auto spacing Set the device to automatic...

Page 131: ...anguages To enter text you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages Samsung keypad Set the device to use the Samsung keypad Portrait keypad types Select the default input method such as the QWERTY keyboard traditional keypad or handwriting screen Input language Select languages for text input You cannot enter text in some languages To enter text you should change the wr...

Page 132: ... Samsung keypad Auto full stop Set the device to insert a period when you double tap the space bar Tutorial Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keypad Voice input and output Change the settings for the voice recogniser and the text to speech feature Voice recognition settings Language Select a language for the Google voice recognition SafeSearch Set the device to filter explicit text and or i...

Page 133: ...s View the text to speech engines in your device Accessibility Accessibility Activate an accessibility application you have downloaded such asTalkback or Kickback which provide voice melody or vibration feedback Accessibility services Select an accessibility application to use The power key ends calls Set the device to end a call when you press the Power key Date and time Access and alter the foll...

Page 134: ...home time zone Set time Set the current time manually Use 24 hour format Set to the time to be displayed in 24 hour format Select date format Select a date format About phone Access information about your device and check the device s status ...

Page 135: ...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 136: ...st version If the touch screen is scratched or damaged take it to your local Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power key for 8 10 seconds and release The device will reboot automatically If this does not...

Page 137: ...thers cannot hear you speaking on a call Ensure that you are not 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 a...

Page 138: ...en you use applications that require more 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 available memory and battery power to operate the camera application If you r...

Page 139: ...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 140: ...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 141: ... 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 142: ...tion 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 devi...

Page 143: ...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 144: ...l emergencies Use your device to help others in emergencies If you see an auto accident a crime in progress or a serious emergency where lives are in danger call a local emergency number Call roadside assistance or a special non emergency assistance number when necessary If you see a broken down vehicle posing no serious hazard a broken traffic signal a minor traffic accident where no one appears ...

Page 145: ...nction or the battery may discharge from exposure to magnetic fields Magnetic stripe cards including credit cards phone cards passbooks and boarding passes may be damaged by magnetic fields Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your device to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time Do not store your device near or in heaters microwaves h...

Page 146: ...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 147: ...sing 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 disassemb...

Page 148: ...all mobile devices and equipment with caution Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted Avoid placing your device and accessories near or in an air bag deployment area Improperly installed wireless equipment can cause serious injury when air bags inflate rapidly Allow only qualified personnel to service your device Allowing unqualified perso...

Page 149: ...e or change your account information In the event your device is lost or stolen change the passwords on your accounts to protect your personal information Avoid using applications from unknown sources and lock your device with a pattern password or PIN Do not distribute copyright protected material Do not distribute copyright protected material that you have recorded to others without the permissi...

Page 150: ...sed when full power is not needed for the call The lower the power output of the device the lower its SAR value A body worn SAR test has been performed on this device with an approved accessory or at a separation distance of 1 5 cm To meet RF exposure guidelines during body worn operation the device must be used with the approved accessory or positioned at least 1 5 cm away from the body If you us...

Page 151: ...onmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal This EEE is compliant with RoHS Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery r...

Page 152: ...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 153: ...47 calls answering 43 barring 46 forwarding 46 international numbers 43 making 42 multiparty 44 rejecting 43 using headset 43 using options 44 viewing missed 45 waiting 47 call waiting 47 camera capturing photos 57 customising camcorder 64 customising camera 61 recording videos 63 connections Bluetooth 96 PC 106 VPN 108 Wi Fi 98 contacts copying 78 creating 76 finding 77 importing or exporting 79 ...

Page 154: ...94 PC connections mass storage 107 Samsung Kies 106 phonebook creating contacts 76 creating groups 78 creating your namecard 78 finding contacts 77 DLNA see AllShare 101 downloads applications 39 files 40 managing 113 email sending 53 setting accounts 52 viewing 53 file manager 115 find my mobile 33 fixed dialling number mode 46 flight mode 18 FM radio listening to 72 saving stations 74 gallery fi...

Page 155: ... mail 50 voice memos playing 83 recording 82 photos capturing 57 capturing a series 60 capturing by scene 59 capturing in smile shot 60 capturing panoramic 61 viewing 66 PIN lock 33 Samsung Apps 93 Samsung Kies 106 Search 113 settings about phone 134 accessibility 133 accounts and sync 129 applications 128 call settings 123 date and time 133 display 125 locale and text 130 location and security 12...

Page 156: ...120 VPN connections connecting to 109 creating 108 web browser adding bookmarks 86 browsing web pages 84 Wi Fi activating 99 finding and connecting to networks 99 world clock 111 YouTube uploading videos 92 watching videos 91 ...

Page 157: ... suites have been carried out and that 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 Identif...

Page 158: ...msung com English EU 04 2012 Rev 1 0 To install Kies PC Sync Download the latest version of Kies from the 1 Samsung website www samsung com kies and install it on your PC Using a USB cable connect your device to your PC 2 Double click the Samsung Kies icon on your PC to 3 launch Samsung Kies Refer to the Kies help for more information ...

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