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Connectivity

101

GPS

Your device is equipped with a global positioning system 

(GPS) receiver. Learn to activate location services and use 

additional GPS functions.
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

 

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around high voltage or electromagnetic fields

 

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in a vehicle with sun protection film

 

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This feature may be unavailable depending on your 

region or service provider.

 ›

Activate the GPS feature

In Menu mode, select 

1 

Settings 

→

 Location.

Drag the slider next to 

2 

Location service.

Do not touch the internal antenna area or cover this 

area with your hands or other objects while using the 

GPS functions.

Summary of Contents for GT-S8600

Page 1: ...GT S8600 usermanual ...

Page 2: ...e from the actual product Content in this user manual may differ from the product or from software provided by service providers or carriers and is subject to change without prior notice Refer to www samsung com for the latest version of the user manual Available features and additional services may vary by device software or service provider Formatting and delivery of this user manual is based on...

Page 3: ... Instructional icons Before you start familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information Refer to pages with related information for example p 12 represents see page 12 Followed by the order of opt...

Page 4: ...thout the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics and are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc CS Headphone andWOW HD technologies are incorporated under licence from SRS Labs Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and or its...

Page 5: ...is is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video Visit www divx com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p including premium content ABOUT DIVXVIDEO ON DEMAND This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play purchased DivXVideo on Demand VOD movies To obtain your registration code loc...

Page 6: ...ing started 18 Turn your device on and off 18 Get to know your device 19 Use the touch screen 23 Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys 25 Access menus 26 Launch and manage applications 28 Use widgets 29 Customise your device 30 Enter text 34 Communication 39 Calling 39 Logs 45 Messages 45 Email 50 ChatON 54 IM 54 Social Hub 55 Contents ...

Page 7: ...ub 72 FM radio 73 Java 76 Personal information 77 Contacts 77 Calendar 80 Task 82 Memo 83 Voice recorder 83 Web 86 Internet 86 Navigation 89 Samsung Apps 90 Synchronise 91 YouTube 92 Google 92 Connectivity 93 Bluetooth 93 Wi Fi 95 AllShare 98 Mobile network sharing 100 GPS 101 ...

Page 8: ...8 Desk clock 110 My files 110 Polaris Office 113 Voice cmd 114 Settings 115 Access the Settings menu 115 Flight mode 115 Wi Fi 115 Network 115 Bluetooth 116 Location 116 Connectivity 116 Sound 117 Display 117 General 118 Accounts 123 Notification 123 Call 123 Messages 124 Email 125 Contacts 127 ...

Page 9: ...Contents 9 Calendar 127 Task 128 Memo 128 Internet 128 Gallery 129 Samsung Apps 129 AllShare 129 Communities upload 129 Search 130 Desk clock 130 Troubleshooting 131 Safety precautions 137 Index 148 ...

Page 10: ...amage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer s warranty The items supplied with your device and available accessories may vary depending on your region or service provider You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer The supplied accessories perform best for your device Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be compatible with your device ...

Page 11: ...es you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module USIM card To install the SIM or USIM card and battery If the device is on press and hold the Power key and select 1 Yes to turn it off Press the button at the bottom of the back cover and slide 2 the back cover until it stops Do not slide the back cover too hard Doing this may separate the back cover from the device and cause damage to the...

Page 12: ...e 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 Insert the battery 4 Slide the back cover to close 5 ...

Page 13: ...battery is low the device will emit a warning tone and display a low battery message The battery icon will also be empty If the battery level becomes too low the device will automatically power off Recharge your battery to continue using your device If the battery is completely discharged you cannot turn on the device even with the travel adapter connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a ...

Page 14: ...the device may heat up This is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance If your device is not charging properly bring your device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre When the battery is fully charged first unplug the travel 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 dam...

Page 15: ...edia files you must insert a memory card Your device accepts microSD or microSDHC memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB depending on memory card manufacturer and type Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards but some brands 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...

Page 16: ... Insert the battery 4 Slide the back cover to close 5 Remove the memory card Press and hold the Power key and select 1 Yes to turn it off Press the button at the bottom of the back cover and slide 2 the back cover until it stops Remove the battery 3 Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the 4 device Remove the memory card 5 Insert the battery 6 Slide the back cover to close 7 ...

Page 17: ...r device Format the memory card only on the device In Menu mode select Settings General Memory Format memory card Yes 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 ...

Page 18: ...tions to set up your device To turn off your device press and hold the Power key and select Yes 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 In Menu mode select Settings and drag the slider next to Flight mode ...

Page 19: ... Device layout Power Reset Lock key Main antenna Proximity sensor Multifunction jack Volume key Dial key Touch screen Home key End key Front camera lens Earpiece Mouthpiece Rear camera lens GPS antenna Back cover Flashbulb Headset jack Speaker ...

Page 20: ...e In Idle mode switch between the widget panel and the idle screen Return to the idle screen Launch the task manager to view all active applications press and hold Launch the voice command application press twice End End a call While using an application return to the idle screen or the main menu Volume Adjust the device s volume 1 If your device has fatal errors or hang ups or freezes you may nee...

Page 21: ...0 Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen You can also select a dot on the top of the screen to move directly to the corresponding screen Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider Icon Definition No signal Signal strength Flight mode activated Network searching GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSD...

Page 22: ...r kit or headset connected Virtual Private Network VPN connected Voice call in progress Video call in progress SOS message feature activated Call diverting activated Synchronising with PC Wi Fi tethering activated Memory card inserted New text or multimedia message New email message New voice mail message Alarm activated ...

Page 23: ...nel In Idle mode or while using an application tap the indicator icons area at the top of the screen and drag your finger down to open the notifications panel Select icons to activate or deactivate theWLAN and Bluetooth features You can also turn on or off the device s volume and check new messages and alerts Use the touch screen Your device s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform f...

Page 24: ...at detects small electrical charges emitted by the human body For best performance tap the touch screen with your fingertip The touch screen will not react to touches of sharp tools such as a stylus or pen Control your touch screen with the following actions Tap Tap once with your finger to select or launch a menu option or application Tap and hold Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds t...

Page 25: ...de select Settings Display Backlight time Some lists have an index along the right side Tap a letter to jump to items starting with that letter Drag your finger along the index to quickly scroll through the list Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted device operations To lock press the Power key To unlock press the Power key or the H...

Page 26: ...e Home key to return to idle screen When you return to the first idle screen the help screen for editing the idle screen panels appears If you do not want to see the screen again select the check box next to Do not show again Your device has a built in motion sensor that detects its orientation If you rotate the device while using some features the interface will automatically switch to landscape ...

Page 27: ...the order of applications In Menu mode tap and hold an application 1 Drag an application icon to the location you want 2 You can move an application icon to another screen To add a folder In Menu mode tap and hold the screen 1 Select 2 at the top left of the screen Drag an application icon to the folder 3 Repeat this step to add more applications Select the new folder 4 Select the name field enter...

Page 28: ...on to an empty screen 3 The new screen is added Launch and manage applications Launch multiple applications Your device allows you to multi task by running multiple applications at the same time To launch multiple applications press the Home key while using an application to return to Idle mode and then select an application to launch Use the task manager You can manage multiple applications with ...

Page 29: ...idgets connect to web services Using a web based widget may incur additional charges Available widgets may vary depending on your region or service provider Open the widget panel To open the widget toolbar and access widgets In Idle mode press the Home key to open the widget 1 panel When the help screen for customising the widget panel 2 select OK If you do not want to see the screen again select ...

Page 30: ...t the location you want Customise your device Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences Add new panels to the idle screen You can add new panels to the idle screen to organise widgets according to your preferences and needs In Idle mode place your two fingers on the screen and 1 pinch Select 2 to add new panels to the idle screen Select to remove a panel from the idle s...

Page 31: ... Switch to Silent mode To mute or unmute your device do one of the following In Menu mode select Keypad and then tap and hold Open the notifications panel from the top of the screen and select Sound vibration In Menu mode select Settings Sound and drag the slider next to Sound Select a wallpaper for the idle screen In Menu mode select 1 Settings Display Wallpaper Select an image folder 2 an image ...

Page 32: ...neral Security Drag the slider next to 2 Phone lock Enter a new 4 to 8 digit password and select 3 OK Enter the new password again and select 4 OK The first time you access a menu that requires a password you will be prompted to create and confirm a password Once the device lock is enabled you must enter the password each time you turn on the device or unlock the touch screen and keys If you forge...

Page 33: ...y 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 your device You need a S...

Page 34: ...nts select 7 Done To add more recipients repeat steps 5 7 8 When you are finished select 9 Save Select 10 Sender and enter a sender s name Select 11 Done Enter text You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen Change the text input method When you tap the text input field the input panel with the QWERTY keyboard appears by default 1 2 3...

Page 35: ... settings 4 Enter text by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language 5 Clear your input 6 Start a new line 7 Insert a space To change the text input method select and select Keyboard type a text input method Option Function Qwerty keyboard Select characters on the QWERTY keyboard 3 X 4 keypad Select characters on the traditional 3x4 keypad Handwriting Write in t...

Page 36: ... and an alternate word from the list that appears When entering text with the 3x4 keypad you can use the following modes Mode Function ABC Select an appropriate virtual key until the character you want appears on the display T9 Predictive text In ABC mode select 1 T9 The green dot appears Select the appropriate virtual keys to 2 enter an entire word When the word displays correctly select 3 to ins...

Page 37: ...lect 1 to switch to Symbol mode Select 2 or to scroll to a symbol set you want Select an appropriate virtual key to enter 3 a symbol When Predictive text mode is activated you can use Continuous input mode Select 1 and drag the slider next to Continuous input Select the first character of a word and drag your finger 2 to the second character without releasing the finger from the screen Continue un...

Page 38: ...nd paste text While you are entering text you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications Tap and hold the text input field until 1 appears Select 2 Select from the option list Drag 3 or to select the text you want Select 4 Copy or Cut to copy and paste or cut and paste the text onto the clipboard In another application tap and hold the text input field 5 Select 6 Paste to...

Page 39: ...f 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 Menu mode select 1 Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number Select 2 or press to dial the number For a video call select To end the call press 3 Use the phonebook...

Page 40: ...ived call To end the call press 3 Reject a call When a call comes in press or drag left The caller will hear a busy tone You can set up a list of numbers to reject incoming calls automatically p 43 You can send a message when you reject incoming calls To set messages in Menu mode select Settings Call Reject call with message Call an international number In Menu mode select 1 Keypad and tap and hol...

Page 41: ...oice call You can use the following options while a voice call is in progress To adjust the voice volume press theVolume key up or down To place a call on hold select To retrieve a held call select 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 devi...

Page 42: ... the following options while a video call is in progress To hide your image from the other party select To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you select To capture the other party s image select Capture To record a video call select Record video To listen and talk to the other party via a headset first plug a headset into the device and select Switch to headset To switch b...

Page 43: ...nu mode select 1 Settings Call Auto reject Select 2 Add Select 3 Criteria an option Select the number input field enter a number to reject 4 and select Save To add more numbers repeat steps 2 4 5 Use Fixed Dialling Number FDN mode In FDN mode your device will restrict outgoing calls except for the numbers stored in the SIM or USIM card To activate FDN mode In Menu mode select 1 Settings General Se...

Page 44: ...area In Menu mode select 1 Settings Call Call forwarding Drag the slider next to a forwarding type you want 2 Enter a number to which calls will be forwarded and select 3 Save Your setting will be sent to the network Set call waiting Call waiting is a network feature to alert you of an incoming call while you are on a previous call This feature is available only for voice calls In Menu mode select...

Page 45: ...tact Flick the contact to the right or left and select an option 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 or reject list Messages Learn to create and send text SMS or multimedia MMS messages and view or manage messages you have sent or received You may incur additional charges for sending or rece...

Page 46: ...nd to send the message Set up an MMS profile To send and receive multimedia messages you must activate a connection profile for connecting to the MMS server In addition to profiles that are preset by your service provider you can add your own connection profile In Menu mode select 1 Settings Network Connections Yes Select 2 New Customise the parameters for the connection profile 3 Option Function ...

Page 47: ...tion profile 6 Send a multimedia message 1 In Menu mode select Messages Add recipients for your message 2 Enter phone numbers or email addresses manually Separate multiple numbers or addresses by inserting a semicolon or comma or by selecting Enter Select phone numbers or email addresses from the lists by selecting the options under the recipient input field When you enter an email address the dev...

Page 48: ...nbox and listen to voice mail messages In Menu mode select 1 Keypad and then tap and hold 1 Follow the instructions from the voice mail server 2 You must save the voice mail server number before accessing the server Your service provider can give you the number Create a folder to manage messages Learn to create folders to manage your messages according to your preferences and needs In Menu mode se...

Page 49: ...ient list Select 4 Add recipients and add recipients for your message and select Done Enter phone numbers manually Select phone numbers from the lists by selecting the options under the recipient input field When you are finished setting the recipients select 5 Save Yes Select 6 Repeat and select the number of times to repeat the SOS message To send an SOS message the touch screen and keys must be...

Page 50: ...ccount 1 In Menu mode select Email Others To set up an account for a specific email service select the service name Customise the settings for the account by following the 2 screens Option Function Account name Enter a name for the account This option is available only when setting up a new email account Email address Enter your email address User name Enter your user name for the account Password...

Page 51: ...er the port number of the incoming server Secure connection Select a security protocol for the incoming server Select an email profile 1 In Menu mode select Settings Network Connections Yes Select 2 New Customise the network settings 3 Set up an MMS profile p 46 In Menu mode select 4 Settings Network Application profiles Email Select a connection profile 5 Send an email message 1 In Menu mode sele...

Page 52: ... You can select a file from the file list Select the subject field and enter a subject 5 Select the text input field and enter your email text 6 Select 7 Send to send the message View an email message 1 In Menu mode select Email The inbox screen appears Select an email message 2 Synchronise emails with the Exchange server After configuring sync settings you can synchronise your emails with the Exc...

Page 53: ... Exchange server Domain Enter the domain of your email address Server URL Enter the URL of the Exchange server Use SSL Set to use the SSL Secure Sockets Layer protocol to increase security Select 3 Login After customising the server setting select the dot next to 4 data types to synchronise For synchronising emails and calendar events you can set the sync interval To synchronise your emails In Men...

Page 54: ...otos videos and contact numbers In Menu mode select 1 ChatON If you are launching this application for the first time read 2 the terms and conditions and select Agree Follow the on screen instructions to complete the account 3 setup Chat with friends and family instantly 4 IM Learn to chat with friends and family from any of the universal instant messengers In Menu mode select 1 IM Select a messen...

Page 55: ... messages contacts or calendar information Visit socialhub samsungapps com for more details In Menu mode 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 at the top of the screen 3 Check and use contents delivered from Social Hub 4 ...

Page 56: ... up to 1280 x 720 pixels Photos are saved in jpg format and videos are saved in mp4 format 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 Menu mode select Camera Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary 2 adjustments 2 1 3 4 7 9 6 5 8 ...

Page 57: ...or off or set the camera to automatically use the flash when needed 8 Check the camera status and settings Number of photos you can take according to available memory Default storage location 9 Switch to the camcorder Press theVolume key to zoom in or out 3 The zoom function may be unavailable when shooting in the highest resolution Tap where you want to focus on the preview screen 4 The focus fra...

Page 58: ...select Tap the screen to stop the slideshow To view a photo on other devices select 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 condition and subjects For example when you take photos at night select the night mode that uses an extended exposure When you take ...

Page 59: ...u take photos of their smiling faces In Menu mode select 1 Camera Select 2 Smile shot Make any necessary adjustments 3 Aim the camera lens at your subject and select 4 Your device recognises people in an image and detects their smiles When the subject smiles the device automatically takes a photo Capture a panoramic photo You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama shooting mode This mode is...

Page 60: ...he panoramic photo Customise camera settings Before taking a photo select to access the following options Option Function Exposure value Adjust the exposure value Focus mode Take close up photos or set the camera to focus on the subject Resolution Change the resolution option Auto contrast Automatically adjust contrast between your subject and background Timer Select the length of the delay before...

Page 61: ...een Review Set the camera to display the captured 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 Alternately customise the GPS connection settings to improve GPS reception p 102 Storage Select a memory location...

Page 62: ...im the lens at the subject and make any necessary 3 adjustments 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 1 5 Number Function 1 Change the recording mode 2 Change the camcorder settings 3 Hide or display the icons in the viewfinder 4 View the photo or video you captured or recorded last 5 Record a video 6 Switch between the front and rear camera lenses ...

Page 63: ... to green when the subject is in focus Select 6 to start recording Select 7 to stop recording The video is saved automatically The camcorder may not be able to properly record videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed After recording videos select the image viewer to view the recorded videos To view more videos scroll left or right To play a video select To send a video to others select S...

Page 64: ...corder starts recording a video White balance Adjust the colour balance according to lighting conditions Effects Apply a special effect such as sepia or black and white tones Anti shake Reduce blur caused by the device s vibration or movement Guidelines Display the guidelines on the preview screen Review Set the camera to display the recorded video Storage Select a memory location for storing reco...

Page 65: ...eo In Menu mode select 1 Videos Select a video 2 To play a video recorded on your device select Recorded Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 3 Control playback with the following keys 4 10 1 4 8 6 7 3 11 9 5 2 Number Function 1 Send a video to others 2 Play the video on other devices 3 Move to a point of the file by dragging or tapping the bar 4 Adjust the volume ...

Page 66: ...hen a headset is connected 8 View the details of the video or customise video player settings 9 Change a ratio of the video screen 10 Stop playback and return to the playlist 11 Skip forward Scan forward in a file tap and hold Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your device s memory and memory card Supported file formats Type Format Image bmp jpg gif png tif wbmp Video 3gp mp4 av...

Page 67: ...ng on how they are encoded View a photo 1 In Menu mode select Gallery Select a folder 2 a photo with no icon While viewing a photo use the following options To view more photos scroll left or right To zoom in place two fingers on the screen and spread them apart To zoom out move your fingers closer together You can also double tap the screen To send a photo to others select Share To delete a photo...

Page 68: ...lect 2 Tap the screen to end the slideshow 3 Music Learn to listen to your favourite music while on the go with the music player The music player supports the following file formats mp3 aac wma 3ga m4a flac ogg vorbis Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device or memory card Download from the wireless web p 87 Download from a PC with Samsung Kies p 103 Receive via Bl...

Page 69: ...ategory 2 a music file Control playback with the following keys 3 10 11 8 9 3 5 2 6 7 1 4 Number Function 1 Activate the 5 1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected 2 Play the music on other devices 3 View the details of the music file 4 Move to a point of the file by dragging or tapping the bar 5 Adjust the volume ...

Page 70: ...th 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 dynamic 3D entertainment experience ...

Page 71: ...xt to the disc image to 3 play it Select 4 or to pause or resume the current playback To switch to circle view select To switch back to album view select Create a playlist In Menu mode select 1 Music Select 2 Playlists Enter a title for your new playlist and select 3 Done Select the files you want to include and select 4 Add Customise music player settings In Menu mode select 1 Music Select a musi...

Page 72: ...back Lyric Set to display lyrics during playback Music Hub You can access the online music store and search for and buy your favourite songs You can also add a music file to your wish list and play downloaded music files This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In Menu mode select 1 Music Hub If you are launching this application for the first time 2 select Agre...

Page 73: ...set which serves as the radio antenna Listen to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device 1 In Menu mode select 2 FM radio The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically The first time you turn on the FM radio it will start automatic tuning Control the FM radio with the following keys 3 5 9 7 10 2 4 3 5 1 6 8 ...

Page 74: ...rom the FM radio 8 Change the sound output headset or device s speaker 9 Customise the FM radio settings 10 Fine tune the frequency Record a song from the FM radio Plug a headset into the device 1 In Menu mode select 2 FM radio Select 3 to turn on the FM radio Scroll to the radio station you want 4 Select 5 to start recording When you are finished recording select 6 Stop The recorded file will be ...

Page 75: ... Select 5 to add to the favourites list You can add a name for a radio station or remove a radio station Tap and hold a radio station on the favourites list and select Rename or Remove Customise FM radio settings In Menu mode select 1 FM radio Select 2 Adjust the following settings to customise your FM radio 3 Option Function Storage Set a memory location for storing recorded FM radio clips Radio ...

Page 76: ...ions may not be supported depending on the software of the device Download games and applications 1 In Menu mode select Java More Games Your device connects to the website preset by your service provider Search for a game or application and download it to the 2 device Play games or launch applications In Menu mode select 1 Java Select a game or application from the list and follow the 2 on screen ...

Page 77: ... to memory You can also create a contact from the dialling screen In Menu mode select 1 Keypad and enter a phone number Select 2 Add to Contacts Create contact Enter contact information 3 Select 4 Save to add the contact to memory Find a contact 1 In Menu mode select Contacts Select 2 Search and enter the first letters of the name you want You can also drag your finger along the index on the right...

Page 78: ...ntact to the idle screen select Add to home screen To edit the contact information select Edit To delete the contact select Delete Yes To send the contact to others select Share Set a favourite number In Menu mode select 1 Contacts Favourites Select contacts and select 2 Add The contact is saved to the favourite contact list Create your namecard In Menu mode select 1 Settings Contacts My profile E...

Page 79: ...plete the account 3 setup To access an account In Menu mode select 1 Settings Contacts Accounts The accounts list you added will appear Select one of the icons next to an account 2 To retrieve all contacts select To select contacts to retrieve select Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts you can manage multiple contacts and send messages to an entire group Start by creating a g...

Page 80: ...card In Menu mode select 1 Settings Contacts Import contacts Memory card Select contact files to import and select 2 Import To export contact files in vcf format to a memory card in Menu mode select Settings Contacts Export contacts Memory card Calendar Learn to create and manage daily weekly or monthly events and set alarms to remind yourself of important events Create an event In Menu mode selec...

Page 81: ...ew select a month you want Week Hourly blocks for the days in one full week Day Hourly blocks for one full day List A list of scheduled events To view events of a specific date In Menu mode select 1 Calendar Select a date on the calendar 2 To move to today s date select Today Select an event to view its details 3 You can send the event to others by selecting Share an option You can synchronise you...

Page 82: ...ask 3 Select 4 Save View tasks In Menu mode select 1 Task Select 2 Sort by a category to sort the tasks Select a task to view its details 3 For completed tasks with an expired deadline you can set their status to completed by selecting the check box next to the task You can send the task to others by selecting Share an option You can synchronise your tasks with an Exchange server after configuring...

Page 83: ...elect 3 Save View memos In Menu mode select 1 Memo Select a memo to view its details 2 To delete the memo select Yes You can send the memo to others by selecting Share an option You can change the background colour by selecting Skin Voice recorder Learn to operate your device s voice recorder Record a voice memo In Menu mode select 1 Voice recorder Select 2 Record to start recording ...

Page 84: ...ord more voice memos select 5 and repeat steps 2 4 Play a voice memo In Menu mode select 1 Voice recorder Select 2 List to open the voice memo list Select a voice memo to play 3 Control playback with the following keys 4 1 5 6 2 3 4 Number Function 1 Move to a point of the file by dragging or tapping the bar 2 Adjust the volume ...

Page 85: ...can send the voice memo to others by selecting Share an option Customise voice recorder settings In Menu mode select 1 Voice recorder Select 2 Settings Adjust the following settings to customise your voice 3 recorder Option Function Storage Select a memory location for saving voice memos Recording type Select a recording type To record a voice memo for attaching to a multimedia message select Limi...

Page 86: ...ing on your service provider Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider Set up an internet profile To access the network and connect to the internet you must activate a connection profile In addition to profiles that are preset by your service provider you can add your own connection profile In Menu mode select 1 Settings Network Connections Yes Select 2 New Customise th...

Page 87: ... URL of the web page and select Go Navigate web pages with the following keys 2 4 5 6 3 1 2 The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider Number Function 1 Enter the web address of a web page to access 2 Move backward or forward to web pages in history 3 Open a list of saved bookmarks recent internet history and frequently visited pages ...

Page 88: ...een To use additional features select and select one of the following options Add bookmark Bookmark the current web page Add to home screen Add a shortcut to the current web page to the idle screen Send to Caster Send the address of the current webpage or the selected item to others or transfer it to your PC p 108 Download manager View the download history Search text Search for text on the curren...

Page 89: ...es In Menu mode select 1 Internet Select 2 History or Most visited Select a web page to access 3 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 factors that may...

Page 90: ...health related applications and more Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice in mobile experience Your device gets smarter with fully optimised applications from Samsung Apps Explore amazing applications and make your mobile life even better In Menu mode select 1 Samsung Apps If you are launching this application for the first time read 2 the terms and conditions and select Accept S...

Page 91: ...nter a name for the profile Sync server Enter the web address of the server to be synchronised Sync category Select types of data to be synchronised Sync type Set how to synchronise the device and the server Network profile Select a connection profile to use for synchronisation When you are finished select 3 Save Start synchronisation In Menu mode select 1 Settings Connectivity Synchronise Select ...

Page 92: ...ideos 2 Control playback with the on screen keys 3 Google You can search for applications and data in your device and specific data on the web You can also use various Google services To search for data In Menu mode select 1 Google Search Enter a letter or a word of the data to search for 2 Select the item s name you want to access 3 To use Google services In Menu mode select 1 Google Apps Select ...

Page 93: ...esponsible 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 with your device...

Page 94: ...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 calendar event 1 memo task or media file ...

Page 95: ...ng capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network WLAN compatible with the IEEE 802 11 b g n standards You can connect to the internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available Your device uses non harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries TheWLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors but...

Page 96: ...network appears Customise the connection profile of the selectedWLAN 3 Option Function Name View the name of the profile MAC address View the MAC address of theWLAN AP Security type View the security type of theWLAN AP Use static IP Set up static network addresses for the WLAN AP You can manually set the IP address gateway subnet mask and DNS addresses IP address View your IP address of theWLAN AP...

Page 97: ... access point Connect your device to anotherWLAN device In Menu mode select 1 Settings Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct Select 2 Continue if necessary Drag the slider next to 3 Activation The device will automatically search for available devices Select a device 4 When the owner of the other device accepts the connection the devices are connected Send data via aWLAN Select a file or item such as a memo or media...

Page 98: ...ary depending on the software of the device Some files may not play on the DLNA enabled devices depending on the devices Customise DLNA settings for sharing media files To allow other DLNA enabled devices to access media files on your device you must activate media sharing In Menu mode select 1 Settings AllShare Adjust the following settings to customise the DLNA 2 feature Option Function Share vi...

Page 99: ...he selected player Control playback using icons of your device 5 Playback may be buffered depending on the network connection and the connected server Play files of one device on the other device In Menu mode select 1 AllShare Select 2 Remote device Your device automatically searches for DLNA enabled devices Select a device as the media server the one that 3 contains media files Select a media cat...

Page 100: ...ng feature Option Function Hide my device Block other devices from locating your device Tethering Activate the tethering function to use your mobile device as a wireless modem for another device Deactivate the tethering function to preserve battery power and allow only direct connections with other devices Password View or edit the network key to prevent unauthorised access to the network When you...

Page 101: ... in tunnels or underground passages or inside buildings in poor weather around high voltage or electromagnetic fields in a vehicle with sun protection film This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Activate the GPS feature In Menu mode select 1 Settings Location Drag the slider next to 2 Location service Do not touch the internal antenna area or cover this area w...

Page 102: ...Advanced GPS Use the mobile networks for location services Learn to receive location information through mobile networks This helps your device show information when there is no GPS signal or when the GPS signal is weak You may incur additional charges for accessing the mobile network In Menu mode select 1 Settings Location Drag the slider next to 2 Network position View your location Learn to det...

Page 103: ...ilities and drag the slider next to USB debugging 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 Samsung Kies will work on bothWindows and Macintosh computers 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 2 Samsun...

Page 104: ... appear on the PC Open the folder to view files 4 Copy files from the PC to the memory card 5 To disconnect the device from the PC click the USB device icon on theWindows task bar and click the option to safely remove the mass storage device Then remove the USB cable from the PC Otherwise you may lose data stored on the memory card or damage the memory card Use your device as a wireless modem You ...

Page 105: ...onnection information to enter ask your service provider Set upVPN connections In Menu mode select 1 Settings Connectivity VPN New Select aVPN type 2 Customise the connection information 3 Available options may vary depending on theVPN type Option Function Name Enter a name of theVPN server VPN server Enter the IP address of theVPN server User name Enter your user name Password Enter your password...

Page 106: ...Set to encrypt theVPN server Enable L2TP secret Set to use the L2TP secret password L2TP secret Enter the L2TP secret password When you are finished select 4 Save Connect to a private network In Menu mode select 1 Settings Connectivity VPN Select a private network to connect 2 ...

Page 107: ... to transfer data between the web and your device You can also share various multimedia files and data with your friends and family Download the latest version of Caster web extension from the SamsungApps website www samsungapps com casterdownload html and install it on your PC Send data to your device While browsing a website on your PC click 1 and sign in to your Samsung account Click 2 You can ...

Page 108: ...ns Available options may vary depending on a file type To send the data to your friends select Share via You can view your friends list by selecting Friends To access a web link on the web select Open in browser To save the photo to your device select Save image To delete the data select Clock Learn to set and control alarms and world clocks You can also use the stopwatch count down timer and the ...

Page 109: ... Menu mode select 1 Clock Alarm Select 2 Delete Select the alarms you want to delete and select 3 Delete Create a world clock In Menu mode select 1 Clock World clock Select 2 Select the text input field and enter the few letters of a city 3 name Select the city name you want 4 To add more world clocks repeat steps 2 4 5 Use the stopwatch In Menu mode select 1 Clock Stopwatch Select 2 Start to begi...

Page 110: ...sk clock Learn to use the clock display on the idle screen In Menu mode select 1 Desk clock While using the clock display select an application to use 2 To set applications to display on the desk clock scroll left or right and select Add applications Add My files Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images videos music sound clips and other types of files stored on the device or a memory...

Page 111: ...le 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 View a file In Menu mode select 1 My files a memory location Select a folder 2 a file In Images you can view photos you have captured and...

Page 112: ...ng copying or deleting select Manage To change the view mode select View by To sort files or folders select List by Set an image as your wallpaper You can set your photos or images as a background image for the idle screen In Menu mode select 1 My files Images an image folder an image Select 2 More Set as Wallpaper Set Set a sound clip as your ringtone You can set any music or sound clips in the s...

Page 113: ...ment Select 6 OK Open a document In Menu mode select 1 Polaris Office Select a document file 2 View the document as desired 3 Available options may vary depending on a document type To zoom in place two fingers on the screen and spread them apart To zoom out move your fingers closer together You can also zoom in or out by selecting Zoom or double tap the screen To open the toolbar to edit the docu...

Page 114: ...ode select 1 Polaris Office Select 2 Export files Select 3 a location to export Select Voice cmd Your device provides the intelligent voice command feature which turns your voice commands into action You can dial a number send a message search for locations or information or complete other tasks simply by speaking to your device In Menu mode select 1 Voice cmd If you are launching this application...

Page 115: ...u can use only non network services Wi Fi Activation Turn theWLAN feature on or off p 95 Find hidden network Search forWLAN APs manually Network Use packet data Set to allow packet switched data networks for network services Data roaming Set to use data services when you are roaming Select network Set the network selection method to automatic or manual Network mode Select a network band ...

Page 116: ...t the types of Bluetooth devices to include in your search Default memory Select a memory location for received files Location Customise the settings related with GPS connections p 101 Connectivity Mobile AP Activate the mobile AP feature to use your device as an AP Access Point p 100 USB utilities Set a USB mode to be activated when you connect the device to a PC p 103 VPN Set up and connect to v...

Page 117: ...gtone to incoming messages Email alert Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming email messages Using the slider at the bottom adjust the volume level for the message ringtone Media volume Set the default volume for music and videos System volume Set the default volume for touch feedback sound and power on off sound Haptic feedback Adjust the vibration intensity Display Access and alter the follo...

Page 118: ...y light Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the touch keys backlight Battery percentage Set to view the remaining battery life Auto rotate screen Set whether or not to rotate the content automatically when the device is rotated General Access and alter the following settings to control general settings for your device Date and time If the battery remains fully discharged or ...

Page 119: ...e voice command feature Contact recognition Set to enhance voice searches for contacts Hide offensive words Hide offensive words your device recognised from voice search results Auto capitalization Set the device to automatically capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark such as a full stop question mark or exclamation mark Voice alert Set to read out notifications for various eve...

Page 120: ...lity Voice output Voice alert Set to read out notifications for various events on the device Spoken language Select a language for the voice alert feature Font size Select a text size for creating or displaying items in applications Installation location Select the default memory location to install new applications Memory Check memory information of memory cards and your device and clear the devi...

Page 121: ...lock Make various types of application private To access private applications you must enter your device password Find my mobile Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile feature which helps you locate your device when it is lost or stolen p 33 Change password Change the device password SIM lock Activate or deactivate the SIM lock feature to require the SIM password when you change the SIM or USIM...

Page 122: ...security policy for encrypting your device and protecting data and information saved on the device Software update Your service provider or the Samsung server will send you a notification when the new firmware of your device is released If you receive an update notification download the new firmware on your device Update Check for the firmware update and download the update Auto update Set to chec...

Page 123: ...or deactivate an alert for incoming messages new applications in Samsung Apps or file transfer from or to others Call Customise the settings for calling features Show my caller ID Show your mobile phone number to recipients Video call image Select an image to be shown to the other party Own video in received call Set whether to show your live image or preset image to the other party Call forwardin...

Page 124: ...r Set to turn on the proximity sensor during a call Messages Customise the settings for messaging features Alert repetition Set how often the phone will alert you to new messages Text messages Delivery report Set the network to inform you when your messages are delivered Service centre Select and enter the centre address for the text messages CB messages Set to receive broadcast messages from mobi...

Page 125: ...etrieves new messages when you are roaming on another network Subject field Set to display the subject field in the text input field Creation mode Select a mode for creating multimedia messages You can select to create messages with any type of content and of any size or to receive alert messages about content type or size Email Customise the settings for email features Email accounts View set up ...

Page 126: ...ages are delivered Add my namecard Set whether or not to add your namecard to your outgoing messages Always Cc myself Set whether or not to include your email address to all your outgoing messages Add signature Set whether or not to add your signature to your outgoing messages Signature Enter your signature Receiving options Email size Select a maximum size allowed for messages Send read report Se...

Page 127: ...or the memory card Export contacts Export contacts to the SIM or USIM card or the memory card Calendar Customise the settings for the calendar First day of week Set which day should begin the week Sunday or Monday Import calendars Import events from your device s memory or memory card Export my schedules Export schedules to your device s memory or memory card Export my anniversaries Export anniver...

Page 128: ...d sound settings for the web browser Auto save ID password Set to automatically save your ID and password Encoding Select a character encoding type RSS update Set the web browser to automatically update subscribed RSS feeds at regular intervals Activating the auto update feature increases the amount of data downloaded and may incur additional charges Server certificates View the details of certifi...

Page 129: ...eshow Effect Select a transition effect between photos Time Select the duration for which each photos will appear in the slideshow Random Set to display photos in a random order Samsung Apps Update notification Select a network connection WLAN or packet switched data network to get application update notification from Samsung Apps AllShare Activate the DLNA service to share media files between DLN...

Page 130: ...ent location You can also set the desk clock to be automatically updated with latest information and select a temperature unit Brightness Set the brightness of the display This option is available only when you deactivate auto brightness p 118 Dock settings Audio output mode Set to use the connected dock s speaker when your device is connected to a car or desktop dock Reset to default Reset the de...

Page 131: ...can disable this feature by using the PIN lock 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 service...

Page 132: ...ouch screen Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs Ensure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version If the touch screen is scratched or damaged take it to your local Samsung Service Centre Calls are being dropped When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose your connection to the network Move to another area and try again Outgoing calls...

Page 133: ...ure 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 Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact list Re enter and save the number if necessary Ensure t...

Page 134: ...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 135: ...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 136: ...nection 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 updated on your PC 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 pres...

Page 137: ... 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 138: ...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 139: ...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 140: ...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 141: ...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 142: ...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 143: ... 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 144: ...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 145: ...ean Union EU standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency RF energy emitted by radio and telecommunications equipment These standards prevent the sale of mobile devices that exceed a maximum exposure level known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR of 2 0W kg During testing the maximum SAR recorded for this model was 0 834W kg In normal use the actual SAR is likely to be much lower as ...

Page 146: ...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 147: ...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 148: ...mbers 40 making 39 rejecting 40 using headset 41 using options during video 42 using options during voice 41 viewing missed 42 call waiting 44 camera capturing photos 56 capturing videos 62 customising camcorder 64 customising camera 60 Caster 107 connections Bluetooth 93 GPS 101 mobile AP 100 PC 103 WLAN 95 contacts creating 77 creating groups 79 creating your namecard 78 finding 77 retrieving co...

Page 149: ...ges sending 47 48 setting profiles 46 multi tasking 28 music playing 68 music hub 72 music player adding files 68 creating playlists 71 device lock 32 downloads Java games 76 email sending 51 setting accounts 50 setting profiles 51 viewing 52 FDN mode 43 file manager 110 find my mobile 33 fixed dialling number mode 43 FM radio listening to 73 recording 74 saving stations 75 gallery file formats 66...

Page 150: ...t 30 timer 110 touch screen locking 25 using 23 unpack 10 playing music 69 PC connections internet sharing 104 mass storage 104 photos capturing 56 capturing by scene 58 capturing in self shot mode 59 capturing in smile shot 59 capturing panoramic 59 setting wallpaper 112 viewing 67 PIN lock 33 Polaris Office 113 Samsung Apps 90 settings accounts 123 AllShare 129 Bluetooth 116 calendar 127 call 12...

Page 151: ...os capturing 62 playing 65 68 voice calls answering 40 making 39 using options 41 voice mail 48 voice memos playing 84 recording 83 voice recorder 83 wallpaper 31 web browser adding bookmarks 89 browsing web pages 87 setting profiles 86 WLAN activating 95 finding and connecting to networks 96 usingWPS 97 world clock 109 ...

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Page 153: ...s in conformity to all the essential requirements of Directive 1999 5 EC The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex IV of Directive 1999 5 EC has been followed with the involvement of the following Notified Body ies BABT Forsyth House Churchfield Road Walton on Thames Surrey KT12 2TD UK Identification mark 0168 The technical documentation kept at Samsung El...

Page 154: ...msung com English EU 12 2011 Rev 1 1 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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