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SGH-I896

P O R T A B L E Q u a d - B A N D

M O B I L E P H O N E

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your

phone, and keep it for future reference.

Summary of Contents for SGH-I896

Page 1: ...SGH I896 P O R T A B L E Q u a d B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...t limited to inventions patentable or unpatentable patents trade secrets copyrights software computer programs and related documentation and other works of authorship You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property Moreover you agree that you will not and will not attempt to modify prepare derivative works of reverse engineer decompile disassemble or other...

Page 3: ...her trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners microSD and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the SD Card Association Openwave is a registered Trademark of Openwave Inc and are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc CS Headphone and WOW HD technologies are incorporated under licence from SRS Labs Inc Wi Fi the Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo and the Wi Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wirele...

Page 4: ...t created by DivX Inc This 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 video ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ON DEMAND This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video on Demand VOD movies To obtain your registration code locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup men...

Page 5: ...er with respect to the product including but not limited to the merchantability of the product or its fitness for any particular purpose or use the design condition or quality of the product the performance of the product the workmanship of the product or the components contained therein or compliance of the product with the requirements of any law rule specification or contract pertaining thereto...

Page 6: ...ivacy or copyright law Neither Samsung Electronics Canada Inc nor any of its affiliates shall be liable or responsible for any data or content disclosed reproduced downloaded or distributed by the user of this equipment Warning Depending on the user interface used in the handset you may experience slow keypad response when performing tasks in the background This can impact making phone calls When ...

Page 7: ...ptional 8 Phone Layout 10 Indicator Icons 13 getting started with your phone 15 Turn Your Phone On and Off 15 Use the Touch Screen 16 Get to Know the Idle Screen 17 Access Applications 19 Customize Your Phone 20 Enter Text 23 Set up Voice Mail 26 Android Market 27 Download Files from the Web 28 Synchronize Data 29 ...

Page 8: ...al Hub 43 entertainment 44 Camera 44 Video Player 54 Gallery 55 Music Player 57 personal information 61 Contacts 61 Calendar 64 Memo 65 Voice Recorder 66 web 67 Internet 67 Google Search 70 Layar 70 Google Maps 70 YouTube 72 Daily Briefing 73 Market 74 connectivity 75 Bluetooth 75 Wi Fi 77 AllShare 79 TV Connections TV Out Mode 81 ...

Page 9: ...ss and network 93 Call settings 95 Sound 96 Display 97 Location and security 97 Applications 98 Accounts and sync 99 Privacy 100 SD card and phone storage 100 Search 101 Locale and text 101 Voice input and output 103 Accessibility 104 Date and time 104 About phone 104 troubleshooting 105 health and safety information 110 Getting the Most Out of Your Reception 110 Safe Use of and Access to Your Pho...

Page 10: ...contents Caring for the Battery 115 Special Precautions and Industry Canada Notice 116 Specific Absorption Rates SAR 117 Owner s Record 118 warranty information 119 Standard Limited Warranty 119 index 125 ...

Page 11: ...tuations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution Situations that could cause damage to your phone or to 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 in which options or menus must be selected to perform a step For example Select Messaging New message represents sel...

Page 12: ...2 using this manual Square brackets Device keys For example represents the Lock key ...

Page 13: ...available optional services and many other features Install the SIM Card and Battery Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM into their corresponding internal compartments The microSD card slot is also located in this same internal area Install the SIM card 1 Remove the battery cover by sliding the bottom section of the phone downward 1 ...

Page 14: ... socket as shown until the card locks into place Make sure that the card s gold contacts face into the phone and that the upper left angled corner of the card is positioned as shown If the card is not inserted correctly the phone does not detect the SIM card Re orient the card back into the slot if the SIM is not detected ...

Page 15: ...ry into the opening on the back of the phone making sure the connectors align 1 5 Gently press down to secure the battery 2 6 Place the battery cover onto the back of the phone 1 and press down 2 7 Press up on the bottom of the phone 3 until you hear a light click ...

Page 16: ...vel adapter into the multifunction jack Only use Samsung approved chargers and cables Unauthorized chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your phone When your battery is low the phone will emit a warning tone and display a low battery message The battery icon will also be empty and turn red If the battery level becomes too low the phone will automatically power off Recharge th...

Page 17: ... end of the PC data cable into a USB port on a PC 4 When the battery is fully charged the battery icon is no longer moving unplug the PC data cable from the phone and then from the PC Improperly connecting the travel adapter can damage the phone Damage due to misuse is not covered by the warranty You can use the phone while it is charging but it will take longer to fully charge the battery While c...

Page 18: ...he memory card into the memory card slot until it locks into place 4 Replace the back cover Your phone only supports the FAT file structure for memory cards If you insert a card formatted with a different file structure your phone will prompt you to reformat the memory card When you insert a memory card into your phone it appears in My Files as a folder labelled sd Samsung uses approved memory sta...

Page 19: ...over To format a memory card Formatting your memory card on a PC might cause incompatibilities with your phone Only format the memory card on the phone In Idle mode select Applications Settings SD card and phone storage Format SD card Format SD card Erase everything Do not remove the memory card while the phone is transferring information This can damage the memory card or phone Memory card must b...

Page 20: ... and the icons that appear when the phone is in use It also shows how to navigate through the phone Back of phone 1 Camera lens used to take pictures and shoot videos 2 External speaker allows you to hear sound without holding the phone to your ear or using the headphones such as when the Speakerphone is turned on 1 2 ...

Page 21: ...res Phone Email Browser and Applications 5 Menu key allows access sub menus that provide additional options for various applications 6 Home key allows you to return to the main Home screen from any screen or menu 7 Back key allows you step backwards when navigating a menu or web page 8 Search key accesses the Google Search feature where you can search for information on the Web 9 Indicator icons s...

Page 22: ...und volume during a call When receiving a call briefly press either volume key to mute the ring tone Press and hold either volume key to reject an incoming call and send it directly to voicemail 3 Microphone allows other callers to hear you when you are speaking to them 4 Lock key Lets you lock or unlock the touch screen Press and hold to open the Phone options screen accesses Silent mode Flight m...

Page 23: ... network connected WLAN activated Bluetooth activated Bluetooth phone connected GPS activated Voice call in progress Call on hold Speakerphone activated Missed call Synchronized with the web Uploading data Downloading data Call forwarding activated Connected to PC No SIM card New text or multimedia message New email message New voicemail message Alarm activated Roaming outside of normal service ar...

Page 24: ...14 introducing your phone Silent mode activated Flight mode activated Vibration activated Music playback in progress Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Current time Icon Definition ...

Page 25: ...he Android image on the screen and follow the on screen instructions to set up your phone for its first use To turn your phone off 1 Press and hold 2 Select Power off You might be charged for data connection because the connection to the Google web server is always active by default Follow all posted warnings and directions when in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as airp...

Page 26: ...e item To only use your phone s non network services switch to Flight mode Press and hold and select Flight mode To avoid scratching the touch screen do not use sharp tools Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause it to malfunction Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with water The touch screen may malfunctio...

Page 27: ...reen has seven panels Scroll left or right to a panel on the Idle screen You can also select a dot on the top of the screen to move to the corresponding panel of the Idle screen Add items to the Idle screen You can customize the Idle screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications widgets or folders To add items to the Idle screen 1 Press Add or tap an hold an empty area on the...

Page 28: ... trash tab turn red release the item Use the shortcuts panel In Idle mode or while using an application tap the indicator icons area and drag your finger down to open the shortcuts panel You can activate or deactivate wireless connection features and access a list of a notifications such as messages calls events or processing status To hide the shortcuts panel drag the bottom of the list up To cle...

Page 29: ... Applications To access your phone s applications 1 In Idle mode select Applications to access the application list 2 Scroll left or right to display the application screens You can also select a dot at the top of the screen to move to the corresponding main menu screen 3 Select an application In order to use applications provided by Google you must have a Google account If you do not have a Googl...

Page 30: ...ound Audible touch tones To adjust the volume of the ringtones In the Idle mode press the Volume key up or down to adjust the ringtone volume To switch to or from Silent mode To mute or unmute your phone do one of the following In the Idle mode select Phone and tap and hold In Idle mode press and hold and select Silent mode Your phone has a built in motion sensor that detects its orientation While...

Page 31: ...htness of the display You can quickly adjust the brightness of the display 1 In Idle mode select Applications Settings Display Brightness 2 Clear the checkbox next to Automatic brightness 3 Drag the slider left or right to adjust the level of brightness 4 Select OK To set an unlock pattern You can set an unlock pattern to prevent unauthorized people from using your phone without your permission 1 ...

Page 32: ...ode select Applications Settings Location and security Set up SIM card lock Lock SIM card 2 Enter your PIN and select OK When you have set an unlock pattern your have to use the pattern each time you turn on the phone If you do not want the phone to require a pattern access Applications Settings Location and security Set screen lock and select None If you forget the unlock pattern take your phone ...

Page 33: ... select a keyboard type Swype or Samsung keypad Using the Swype keyboard To enter text using the Swype keyboard 1 Select the first character of a word and drag your finger to the second character without releasing the finger from the screen A line joins the selected characters If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times your SIM card will be blocked You must enter a PIN unlock key PUK to unblock ...

Page 34: ...o enter additional characters 6 You can also use the following keys To change the keyboard language To change the keyboard language while using the Swype keyboard tap and hold to open the selection box then tap a selection Number Function 1 Change case 3 4 1 2 2 Switch between Symbol mode and ABC Number mode 3 Delete characters 4 Insert a space To hide the Swype keyboard press To view the Help inf...

Page 35: ...text by selecting alphanumeric keys or by writing on the touch screen You can also use the following keys 4 5 1 2 6 3 7 Number Function 1 Change case 2 Switch between Number Symbol mode and ABC mode 3 Voice input key Speak your text input rather than type text 4 Clear your input 5 Start a new line 6 Change the text input method or access the keypad settings tap and hold 7 Insert a space ...

Page 36: ...ng text you can use the copy and paste feature to use the same text in other applications To copy and paste text 1 Tap and hold the text input field 2 Select Select text in the option list 3 Drag your finger across the text you want to highlight 4 Tap and hold the highlighted text 5 Select Copy to copy or Cut to cut the text onto the clipboard 6 In another application tap and hold the text input f...

Page 37: ...arket provides you with an easy way to shop for games and mobile applications Based on the Android platform your phone s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications To install applications 1 In Idle mode select Applications Market 2 Select Accept in the terms and conditions page 3 Select an item category and then select an item 4 Select Install for free items or Buy These s...

Page 38: ...applications from the web your phone stores them on a memory card To download files from the web 1 In Idle mode select Browser 2 Search for a file or application and download it To install applications downloaded from websites other than Android Market you must select the check box at Files that you download from the web can include viruses that will damage your phone To lessen your risk only down...

Page 39: ...eb If any change is made on your phone or on the web the information is updated in the other location automatically To set up a server account 1 In Idle mode select Applications Settings Accounts and sync 2 Select Add account and select an account type 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup For online community services such as Facebook or MySpace enter your user name an...

Page 40: ...hronized if you add or edit data on your phone or on the web the updated information appears in the other location automatically To exclude applications from automatic synchronization clear the checkbox next to the application that you do not want to synchronize To synchronize data manually 1 In Idle mode select Applications Settings Accounts and sync 2 Select an account 3 Press Sync now Your phon...

Page 41: ... use call related features Make and answer calls To make a call 1 In Idle mode select Phone 2 Enter an area code and phone number 3 Select to make the call 4 To end the call select End call When you hold the phone close to your ear during a call it automatically locks the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs ...

Page 42: ...e character 2 Enter the complete number that you want to dial country code area code and phone number and then select to dial the number Use the contact list to save the numbers that you dial frequently p 61 To quickly access the call log to redial numbers that you have dialed recently select Phone Logs Use the voice command feature to dial by voice When the phone is ringing press the Volume key t...

Page 43: ... headset button Use options during a voice call You can use the following options while a voice call is in progress Adjust voice volume Press the Volume key up or down Place a call on hold Select Retrieve a held call Select Dial a second number Select Add call and then dial the new number Answer a second call Slide the Accept icon when the call waiting tone sounds The phone prompts you to end or h...

Page 44: ...must subscribe to the multiparty call service to use this feature Connect the current caller to the caller placed on hold Press Transfer You will be disconnected from the call View and dial missed calls When you miss one or more calls the missed call icon is displayed in the icon bar at the top of the screen To dial the number of a missed call 1 Open the shortcut panel 2 Select the missed call Use...

Page 45: ...ify 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 1 In Idle mode select Applications Settings Call settings Voice call Call forwarding 2 Select a condition 3 Enter a number to which calls will be forwarded and select Enable Your setting will be sent to the networ...

Page 46: ... details Text and Multimedia Messages You can create an send text SMS multimedia MMS or email messages and view or manage messages that you have sent or received For instructions on entering text see p 23 To send a text message 1 In Idle mode select Applications Messaging New message From the call logs you can make a call to a contact by quickly flicking the contact to the right or send a message ...

Page 47: ...om the recent recipient list contact list or group list by selecting the corresponding button 3 Select the checkbox next to each contact or number to receive the message then select Add 4 Select Type to compose and enter your message text To insert emoticons press Insert smiley 5 Press Attach select an option and then add an item 6 Press Add subject and add a subject for the message 7 Select Send ...

Page 48: ...appears The total number of unread messages displays in the title bar and the unread messages display in bold If you have labelled a message its label appears in a coloured rectangle on the message To send an email message 1 In Idle mode select Applications Gmail 2 Press Compose 3 Enter a name or address in the recipient field 4 Enter a subject and message 5 To attach an image file press Attach an...

Page 49: ... to the message inbox Mute lets you mute the conversation More Report spam lets you report the message as spam to Google Select text lets you highlight and copy text to the clipboard that can be pasted into another application Settings lets you configure Gmail settings including Signature Confirm actions Reply all Auto advance Message text size Batch operations Clear search history Labels Email no...

Page 50: ...Inbox screen press Go to labels 2 Select the label of the messages that you want to view Email You can send or view email messages using your personal or company email account To set up an email account 1 In Idle mode select Email 2 Enter your email address and password 3 Select Next for general email accounts such as Google Mail and Yahoo or Manual setup for other company email accounts 4 Follow ...

Page 51: ... When you open an email account you can view previously retrieved emails offline or connect to the email server to view new messages After you retrieve email messages you can view them offline 1 In Idle mode select Applications Email and then select an email account 2 Press Refresh to update the message list 3 Select an email message In the message view use the following options Reply Reply to the...

Page 52: ...ect Applications Samsung Email 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up and access your account s Samsung IM Samsung IM provides you with messenger accounts to chat with friends or family 1 In Idle mode select Applications Samsung IM 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up and access your account s Talk You can send instant messages to your friends or family using Google TalkTM To add fri...

Page 53: ...our message and select Send To insert emoticons press More Insert smiley 4 To switch between active chats press Switch chats 5 To end the chat press End chat Social Hub You can access Social HubTM the integrated communication application for email messages instant messages contacts or calendar information Visit http socialhub samsungmobile com for more details To access Social Hub 1 In Idle mode s...

Page 54: ...s Capturing photos To capture a photo 1 In Idle mode select Applications Camera 2 Rotate the phone counter clockwise to switch to landscape view The camera interface is designed for use in landscape orientation only The camera automatically turns off if you do not use it for a specific amount of time The storage capacity might differ depending on the type of scene and lighting conditions ...

Page 55: ...sure meter type GPS indicator Number of photos you can take according to available memory Default storage location 2 Use the timer 3 Change the shooting mode 4 Change the scene mode 5 Adjust the exposure value 6 Change the camera settings 7 Hide or display icons in the viewfinder 8 Switch to the camcorder 9 Capture a photo 10 View the photo or video that you captured last ...

Page 56: ...d a photo to others Set as Set a photo as wallpaper or a contact icon Delete Delete a photo To capture a photo using preset options for types of scenes Your camera provides you with predefined settings for various scenes You can 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 1 In Idle mo...

Page 57: ...otographing landscapes 1 In Idle mode select Applications Camera 2 Rotate the phone counter clockwise to switch to the landscape view 3 Select Panorama 4 Make any necessary adjustments 5 Select to take the first photo 6 Slowly move the phone in any direction and align the green frame with the viewfinder When you have aligned the green frame and viewfinder the camera will automatically take the nex...

Page 58: ...ect smiles the camera automatically takes a photo To capture a beauty photo Beauty mode applies a soft focus effect that smooths facial imperfections 1 In Idle mode select Applications Camera 2 Rotate the phone counter clockwise to switch to the landscape view 3 Select Beauty 4 Make any necessary adjustments 5 Select to take a photo To capture a vintage photo You can take photos with a vintage loo...

Page 59: ...first photo The left half of the first photo appears as a transparent guide for the next photo 6 Make any necessary adjustments with the aid of the guide 7 Select to take the second photo The phone automatically combines the left side of the first photo and the right side of the second photo into one photo To capture an action photo You can capture shots of a moving subject and then combine them i...

Page 60: ...artoon 4 Make any necessary adjustments with the aid of the guide 5 Select to take a photo Customize the camera settings Before taking a photo select to access the following options Image resolution is reduced to 640 x 480 pixels 0 3 megapixels Option Function Outdoor visibility Activate to enhance LCD visibility outdoors Focus mode Take close up photos or set the camera to automatically detect an...

Page 61: ...et the camera to alert you when people close their eyes Image quality Set the quality level for your photos Adjust Adjust the contrast saturation and sharpness Option Function Setting Function Guidelines Display guidelines on the preview screen Review Set the camera to display the taken photo or return to capture mode Shutter sound Set the camera shutter sound when capturing a photo Storage Select...

Page 62: ...oom in or out 7 8 1 2 3 5 6 9 4 Number Function 1 Check the camcorder status and settings Length of video that can be captured according to available memory Default storage location 2 Change the recording mode for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally 3 Adjust the exposure value 4 Change the video resolution 5 Change the camcorder settings 6 Hide or display icons in the viewfind...

Page 63: ...elect to access the following options The camera might not be able to properly record videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed Option Function Outdoor visibility Enhances LCD visibility outdoors Timer Select the length of delay before the camera starts recording a video White balance Adjust the colour balance to suit the lighting conditions Effects Apply a special effect such as negative...

Page 64: ...nter clockwise to switch to landscape view 4 Control the playback with the following icons Setting Function Guidelines Display the guidelines on the preview screen Audio recording Turn audio recording on or off Review Set the camera to display the recorded video or return to capture mode Storage Select the default location for storing captured videos Reset Reset menus and shooting options Some fil...

Page 65: ...elect to resume playback Scan forward in a file tap and hold Activate the 5 1 channel surround sound system when headphones are connected Icon Function If your phone indicates that the memory is full when you access Gallery delete some of the files using My Files or other file management applications and try again Type Format Image Extension bmp gif jpg and png Video Extension 3gp mp4 avi wmv flv ...

Page 66: ...es in the selected folder Tap the screen to stop the slideshow Menu Share Lets you share the photo via AllShare Messaging Picasa Samsung Email Gmail or Bluetooth Delete Lets you delete the image More Lets you crop or rotate the image set as wallpaper or contact icon and view details To play a video in Gallery 1 In Idle mode select Applications Gallery 2 Select a video with the icon to play 3 Rotat...

Page 67: ...s include MIDI MP3 AAC AMR IMY WAV To add music files to your phone Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card Download from the web p 28 Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies p 82 Receive using Bluetooth p 77 Copy to your memory card see below You can play music files in the following formats if you open them from My Files multimedia messages or on the web browser mid mi...

Page 68: ... to the memory card To play music files 1 In Idle mode select Applications Music Player 2 Scroll to the left or right and select a library category All Playlists Albums Artists or Genres 3 Select a music file 4 Control playback with the following icons Icon Function Adjust the volume Activate the SRS CS Headphone 5 1 channel surround sound system when headset is connected Activate Shuffle mode Dis...

Page 69: ...o 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 To customize music player settings 1 In Idle mode select Applications Music Player Resume playback Skip forward or scan forward in a file tap and hold SRS CS Headphone delivers a 5 1 surround sound experience over...

Page 70: ...tings to customize your music player Option Function Equalizer Select an equalizer type alters the frequency response Effect Select a sound effect Music menu Select music categories to display on the music library screen Visualization Display an animated visualization during playback ...

Page 71: ...hdays and more for your contacts To add a contact to the contact list 1 In Idle mode select Applications Contacts 2 Select 3 Select a storage location if necessary 4 Enter contact information Tap to add additional options in each information category or tap to remove an option For example tap beside Mobile in the Phone category to add space for Home phone Work phone etc 5 Select Save to add the co...

Page 72: ...r export 4 For importing contacts select an importing option To find a contact 1 In Idle mode select Applications Contacts 2 Scroll up or down in the contact list You can also select the first letter of the name in the alphabetical list at the right side of the screen 3 Select a contact s name To set a speed dial number 1 In Idle mode select Applications Contacts 2 Press More Speed dial Once you h...

Page 73: ...Idle mode select Applications Contacts 2 Press Get friends 3 Select an account To create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts you can manage multiple contacts and send messages or email to an entire group Start by creating a group 1 In Idle mode select Applications Contacts Groups 2 Press Create 3 Enter a name and select a ringtone for the group 4 Select Save You can quickly dial thi...

Page 74: ...ities You can view the recent activities of contacts in social network services such as Facebook MySpace and Twitter 1 In Idle mode select Contacts Activities 2 Select the item that you want to view Calendar You can create and manage daily weekly or monthly events and set alarms to remind yourself of important events To create an event 1 In Idle mode select Applications Calendar 2 Press Create 3 E...

Page 75: ...con will appear at the specified time 1 Open the shortcuts panel from the top of the screen drag the bar down 2 Select a reminder to view more details about the event 3 To snooze or dismiss the reminder select Snooze all or Dismiss all Memo You can record important information to save and view later To create a memo 1 In Idle mode select Applications Memo 2 Select Create memo or press Create 3 Ent...

Page 76: ...rder 2 Select to start recording 3 Speak into the microphone 4 When you are finished select 5 To record more voice memos select at the bottom of the screen To play a voice memo 1 In Idle mode select Applications Voice Recorder 2 Select the voice memo that you want to play You can send the memo to others by tapping and holding the memo and selecting an option You can send the voice memo to others b...

Page 77: ...b page select the URL input field enter the web address URL of the web page and select Go 2 Navigate web pages by tapping links or entering the web address of the web page that you want to access You might incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media For details contact your service provider Available functions can vary depending on your region ...

Page 78: ... unavailable in your region Windows View the currently active windows You can open multiple pages and switch back and forth between them Refresh Reload the current web page Forward Go to the next page in history More Add bookmark Bookmark the current web page More Add shortcut to Home Creates a shortcut to the active page on the idle screen More Add RSS feeds Add an RSS feed You can read RSS feeds...

Page 79: ...b page Open in new window Open the web page in a new window Edit bookmark Edit the bookmark details Add shortcut to Home Add the bookmark shortcut to the Idle screen Share link Send the web address URL of the web page to others Copy link URL Copy the web address URL of the web page Delete bookmark Delete the bookmark Set as homepage Use the web page as the homepage in the browser To add an RSS fee...

Page 80: ...arch Layar Layar allows you to browse locations for real time local information or maps using the camera in your phone and to share the information with others In Idle mode select Applications Layar and follow the on screen instructions This feature might not be available in your region Google Maps You can use Google Maps to find your location search the online map for streets cities or countries ...

Page 81: ...lowing methods Enter the address and select Enter the category of the business and select Select an address you have visited from the list To get directions to a specific destination 1 In Idle mode select Applications Maps 2 Press Directions 3 Enter the addresses of the starting location and the ending location To enter an address from your contact list or to point to a location on the map select ...

Page 82: ... email address and select Add friends Yes When your friend accepts your invitation you can share locations You can view the marks that indicate the locations of your friends by pressing See map YouTube YouTube is a free online video streaming service You can view and share videos using YouTube To watch videos on YouTube 1 In Idle mode select Applications YouTube 2 Select a video from the list 3 Ro...

Page 83: ... entering the name of the city As you type a list of matching cities appears Tap the city you want to add tap Save then tap 3 Tap to update information 4 Scroll left or right and add other types of information in a similar manner Number Function 1 Touch the screen to start or stop playback 2 Move to a point in the file by dragging indicator in the bar 3 Turn closed captioning on or off 4 Turn HQ d...

Page 84: ...or other applications from the Android Market 1 In Idle mode select Applications Market 2 Search for a file and download it to the phone p 27 To select the information displayed on the screens press This feature might not be available in your region ...

Page 85: ...tion with Bluetooth If the phones are within range of one another you can exchange information between them even if they are located in different rooms Samsung is not responsible for the loss interception or misuse of data sent or received using the Bluetooth wireless feature Always ensure that you share and receive data with phones that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles betw...

Page 86: ... and select OK Alternatively select Accept to match the PIN between your phone and the phone When the owner of the other phone enters the same PIN or accepts the connection pairing is complete If the pairing is successful the phone will automatically search for available services To send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 Select a file or item such as a contact calendar event memo or medi...

Page 87: ...ng to its type For example a music or sound clip is saved to the sound folder and a contact to the phonebook Wi Fi You can use your phone 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 phones anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available T...

Page 88: ...twork and select the security type 3 Set the security settings depending on the selected security type 4 Select Save To connect to a WLAN using a Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Using WPS you can connect to a secured network 1 In Idle mode select Applications Settings Wireless and network Wi Fi settings 2 Select WPS button connection 3 Press the WPS button on the access point within two minutes To conne...

Page 89: ...s on your phone you must activate media sharing 1 In Idle mode select Applications AllShare 2 Select Settings 3 Adjust the following settings to customize the DLNA feature Some files may not play on the DLNA enabled phones depending on the phones Option Function Media server name Enter a name for your phone as a media server Share media Turn on picture video or audio sharing with other DLNA enable...

Page 90: ... Your phone automatically searches for DLNA enabled phones 3 Select a phone as the media server the one that contains media files 4 Select a media category and a file 5 Control playback using the icons on your phone To play files from one phone on the other phone 1 In Idle mode select Applications AllShare 2 Select Play file from server on another player via my phone Your phone automatically searc...

Page 91: ...t mode 3 Select TV system 4 Select a video encoding system according to your region 5 Ensure that the TV is on and connect your phone to the TV with a TV out cable Match the colours at the ends of the TV out cable with those on the TV s A V ports 6 Switch the TV to External input mode Option Function PAL Australia Austria Belgium China Denmark England Finland Germany Italy Kuwait Malaysia Netherla...

Page 92: ...ications Settings Applications USB settings Kies Firmware update 2 Press to return to Idle mode 3 Using an optional PC data cable connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC 4 Run Samsung Kies to download and install firmware updates Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information To synchronize with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC 1 In Id...

Page 93: ...ts file directory If you insert a memory card into the phone you can also access the file directory of the memory card by using the phone as a memory card reader 1 If you want to transfer files to or from a memory card insert a memory card into the phone 2 In Idle mode select Applications Settings Applications USB settings Mass storage 3 Using an optional PC data cable connect the multifunction ja...

Page 94: ...lick the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the Windows task bar and select Eject SAMSUNG_Android Disconnect the phone when the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears Then disconnect the PC data cable from the PC Otherwise you might lose data stored on the memory card or damage the memory card ...

Page 95: ...ect Applications Clock Alarm 2 Select Create Alarm or press Create 3 Set the alarm details Select Set as daily briefing to activate the Daily briefing immediately after you stop the alarm p 73 4 When you are finished select Save If you set Smart alarm your phone will play a selected soft alarm sound and display the alarm screen for a preset period of time before the set alarm goes off ...

Page 96: ...dd 3 Enter a city name or select one from the city list To select a city in the world map view select 4 To add more world clocks repeat steps 2 and 3 To use the stopwatch 1 In Idle mode select Applications Clock Stopwatch 2 Select Start to begin the stopwatch 3 Select Lap to record lap times 4 When you are finished select Stop 5 Select Reset to clear the recorded times To use the count down timer ...

Page 97: ...elect to close the calculator keypad To clear the history press Clear history Mini Diary You can keep a photo diary on your phone To create a Mini Diary 1 In Idle mode select Applications Mini Diary 2 If you are accessing the program for the first time the Select city screen appears Select Add enter your location and select Search Select the name of your location select your location again to upda...

Page 98: ...icasa Email Samsung Email Gmail Bluetooth or YouTube Create folder Create a new folder Delete Delete files or folders View by Change the view mode List by Sort files or folders More Use additional features when using a file such as Move Copy Rename Bluetooth visibility and Settings ThinkFree Office You can view and edit document files on a memory card inserted in your phone If you have an account ...

Page 99: ... the toolbar or press File Save To view and edit a document on your phone 1 In Idle mode select Applications ThinkFree Office 2 Select My Docs and then select a document 3 Select a text encoding type if necessary 4 View and edit the document To move between pages or pan through the document scroll in the corresponding direction To open the toolbar to edit the document word text or excel file press...

Page 100: ... instructions to send a message log into a community service to upload the text or create a memo or event Voice Dialler You can dial a number or open an application by voice To call a contact by voice dialing You can call numbers directly by saying the contact s name or number 1 In Idle mode select Applications Voice Dialler 2 Say Call or Dial and then say a name or a phone number To redial the la...

Page 101: ...ets health related applications and more Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge selection of mobile experiences To use Samsung Apps your phone must be connected to the internet using a cellular connection or Wi Fi To open Samsung Apps in Idle mode select Applications Samsung Apps To launch widgets tap and hold the empty area on the idle screen and select Samsung Widgets from the list To l...

Page 102: ...olicy http www samsungapps com common privacy as In order to receive any of the applications you must select the Accept button indicating that you agree to the terms and conditions and the use of your personal data in accordance with the privacy policy You might incur additional charges when accessing the internet or downloading applications Available applications widgets and updates might differ ...

Page 103: ...en select an option Wireless and network Change the settings for wireless network connections Flight mode Disable all wireless functions on your phone You can only use non network services Wi Fi settings Wi Fi Turn the WLAN feature on or off p 77 Network notification Set the phone to notify you when an open network is available ...

Page 104: ...isible to other Bluetooth phones Scan devices Search for available Bluetooth devices Tethering Share your phone s mobile data connection via USB VPN settings Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks VPNs Mobile networks Use packet data Activate data networking Data roaming Set the phone to connect to another network when you are roaming or when your home network is not available Access Point Nam...

Page 105: ...bers Reject call with message Select a message to be sent to a caller when you reject a call Call status tones Activate or deactivate the call connect tone or minute minder tone Outgoing call vibration Phone vibrates when the called party answers the call Alerts on call Activate or deactivate alerts during a call Voice call Call forwarding Divert incoming calls to another number Call barring Block...

Page 106: ...ettings for various sounds on your phone Silent mode Activate silent mode to mute all sounds except for media sounds and alarm ringtones Vibrate Select when the phone vibrates to alert you to incoming calls Volume Set the default volume for Incoming call Media System and Notification Voice call ringtone Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming voice calls Notification ringtone Select a ringtone ...

Page 107: ...phone waits before turning off the display s backlight Power saving mode Activate Power saving mode In Power saving mode the phone saves power by adjusting the white balance on the display and the brightness level TV out Select a video encoding system for your TV for proper TV connections p 81 Horizontal calibration Calibrate horizontally using the internal accelerometer Follow the onscreen instru...

Page 108: ...ministrators Add or remove device administrators Use secure credentials Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various applications Install encrypted certificates Install encrypted certificates that are stored on a memory card Set password Create or change credential storage password Clear storage Erase the credential contents from the phone and reset the password Applications Ch...

Page 109: ...ation update notification from Samsung Apps Wi Fi or packet switched data network USB settings You can connect your phone to a PC with an optional PC data cable in various USB connection modes Kies Firmware update Use the Samsung Kies program to update the phone s firmware Media player Transfer files using Windows Media Player Mass storage Transfer files directly to and from the phone Ask on conne...

Page 110: ...ur phone s internal mass storage Internal SD card and internal phone storage External SD card Total space View the total amount of storage space Available space View the amount of available storage space Unmount SD card Unmount the external or internal SD card before formatting Format SD card Format the external or internal SD card Internal SD card Total space View the total amount of storage spac...

Page 111: ...ory Searchable items Select the types of items to include in your search Clear shortcuts Clear the information from recent searches Locale and text Change the settings for text input Select locale Select a display language for all menus and applications and a writing language for all text editors Select input method Select your preferred method of inputting text Swype or the Samsung keypad Swype L...

Page 112: ... screen displays your Swype path Word choice window Set how often the word list will display Speed vs accuracy Set the balance between speed and error tolerance Swype help Access help information for using the Swype keyboard Tutorial Learn how to enter text faster with the Swype keyboard Version View the version information Samsung keypad Portrait keypad types Select the default input method such ...

Page 113: ...nd starting a new sentence by typing two spaces converts the spaces to a period and a space and automatically capitalizes the first letter of the next word Tutorial Learn how to enter text using the Samsung keypad Voice input and output Voice recognition settings Language Select a voice input language SafeSearch Set filtering of explicit text and images for Google search by voice Block offensive w...

Page 114: ...ons The power key ends calls Press the power key to end calls will not turn off the screen Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how time and date are displayed on your phone Automatic Automatically update the date and time using network provided values Set date Set the current date manually Select time zone Set your home time zone Set time Set the current time manually ...

Page 115: ... the password that you set for the phone PIN When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card You can disable this feature using the Lock SIM card menu PUK Your SIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you a...

Page 116: ...not recommended for touch screen phones Ensure that your hands are clean and dry when tapping the touch screen Restart your phone to clear any temporary software bugs Ensure that your phone s software is upgraded to the latest version If the touch screen is scratched or damaged take it to your local Samsung Service Centre Your phone freezes or has fatal errors If your phone freezes or hangs you mi...

Page 117: ... network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the incoming phone number Others 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 phone s internal antenna When you are in areas with wea...

Page 118: ...d of time your phone may feel hot to the touch This is normal and should not affect your phone s lifespan or performance Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung phone must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application If you receive error messages when launching the camera try the following Charge the battery or replace it with a battery ...

Page 119: ... that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your phone Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device that you wish to connect to if necessary Ensure that your phone and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 metres If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre A connection is not established when you conne...

Page 120: ...rms you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon The more bars displayed the stronger the signal If you re inside a building being near a window may give you better reception Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver When it s turned on it receives and transmits radio frequency RF signals Whe...

Page 121: ...n FCC adopted this updated standard in a regulation In August 1996 the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of the existing ANSI IEEE standard and the guidelines published by the National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements NCRP Maintaining Your Phone s Peak Performance There are several simple guidelines for operating your phone properly and maintaining safe satisfactory service Sp...

Page 122: ...e speaking to know you are driving if necessary suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving Dial sensibly and assess the traffic if possible place calls when stationary or before pulling into traffic Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may divert your attention from the road Dial 911 to report ser...

Page 123: ...ative to determine if these systems are adequately shielded from external RF signals Also check with the manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been added to your vehicle Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical phones such as pacemakers and hearing aids to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF signals Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turn off your phone bef...

Page 124: ...eas include Fueling areas such as gas stations Below deck on boats Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle s engine Turning Off Your Phone During Thunderstorms Do not use your phone during a thunderstorm Your phone may malfuncti...

Page 125: ...TIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTION TO A SUPPLY NOT IN NORTH AMERICA USE AN ATTACHMENT PLUG ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER OUTLET THIS POWER UNIT IS INTENDED TO BE CORRECTLY ORIENTATED IN A VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL OR FLOOR MOUNT POSITION Caring for the Battery Protecting Your Battery ...

Page 126: ...store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time It s best to follow these storage rules Less than one month 4º F to 140º F 20º C to 60º C More than one month 4º F to 113º F 20º C to 45º C Disposal of Lithium Ion Li ion Batteries For safe disposal options of your LiIon batteries contact your nearest service center Special Precautions and Industry Canada Notice Cautions Any chan...

Page 127: ...rdance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation if this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the f...

Page 128: ...substantial margin of safety As stated above variations in SAR values between different model phones do not mean variations in safety SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1 6 W kg are considered safe for use by the public The highest reported SAR values of the I896 are GSM850 Head 0 38 W Kg Body worn 0 70 W Kg GSM1900 Head 0 23 W Kg Body worn 0 49 W Kg UMTS V Head 0 38 W Kg Body worn 0 3...

Page 129: ... purchaser Purchaser that SAMSUNG s phones and accessories Products are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon the date of purchase and continuing for the following specified period of time after that date Phone 1 Year Batteries 1 Year Leather Case 90 Days Holster 90 Days Other Phone Accessories 1 Year ...

Page 130: ...d or purchased outside Canada This Limited Warranty covers batteries only if battery capacity falls below 80 of rated capacity or the battery leaks and this Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if i the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery ii any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering or iii...

Page 131: ...the property of SAMSUNG If SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty Purchaser must pay all parts shipping and labor charges for the repair or return of such Product What Are the Limits On SAMSUNG s Liability EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT AS IS AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND THERE ARE ...

Page 132: ... PRODUCT OR ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY INCLUDING INCIDENTAL SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS OR FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT COMMITTED BY SAMSUNG ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES OR FOR ANY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR F...

Page 133: ...WITH THE PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO INTEGRATE ANY SUCH SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRODUCT THE QUALITY CAPABILITIES OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE AND SUITABILITY OF ANY SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT LIE SOLELY WITH THE PURCHASER AND THE DIRECT VENDOR OWNER OR SUPPLIER OF SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT AS THE CASE MAY BE This Limited Warranty a...

Page 134: ...0 Samsung Electronics Canada Inc SAMSUNG is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and its related entities No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval Specifications and availability subject to change without notice ...

Page 135: ...vices 76 Receive data 77 Send data 76 Brightness 21 Calculator 87 Calendar 64 Call barring 35 Call forwarding 35 Call waiting 36 Calls Answering 32 Auto rejection 35 Call logs 36 From Contacts 33 International 32 Making 31 Missed 34 Options during voice call 33 Reject 32 Use headset 33 Camcorder Capture video 52 Settings 53 Camera Action shot 49 Beauty photo 48 Capture photo 44 ...

Page 136: ...ort Export 62 Namecard 63 Current date and time 20 Daily Briefing 73 Data Synchronize 29 Synchronize automatically 30 Synchronize manually 30 Email 40 Enter Text 23 Flight mode 93 Gallery 55 Share 57 View photo 56 View video 56 Google Latitude 72 Google Mail 38 Google Maps 70 Google Search 70 Google Talk 42 GPS Navigator 91 Idle Screen Add items 17 Add remove panels 19 Move items 18 Remove items 1...

Page 137: ...iles 57 Copy music files 58 Play music files 58 Playlist 59 Quick list 59 Settings 59 My Files 88 Namecard 63 PC Data Cable 7 Phone Back 10 Customize 20 Front 11 Turn On Off 15 Ringtone Change 21 Volume 20 Samsung Apps 91 Samsung keypad 25 Samsung Kies 82 Settings About Phone 104 Accessibility 104 Accounts 99 Applications 98 Bluetooth 94 Calls 95 Date and Time 104 Flight mode 93 Locale 101 Mobile ...

Page 138: ...al Hub 43 Speed Dial Number 62 Swype 23 Text Copy 26 Entering 23 Paste 26 Samsung keypad 25 Swype 23 ThinkFree Office 88 Touch Screen Control 16 Lock Unlock 17 Touch tone 20 Travel Adapter 6 TV Out 81 Unlock Pattern 21 Video Player 54 Play 54 Voice Dialler 90 Voice Mail Accessing 27 From Another Phone 27 Voice Recorder 66 Voicemail 38 Volume Ringtone 20 Wallpaper 21 Web Download 28 Wi Fi 77 Connec...

Page 139: ...129 index WLAN 77 Windows Media Player 82 WLAN 77 Write and Go 90 YouTube 72 ...

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