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Changing Your Settings       159

Call alert

1.

From the Call Settings menu, tap 

Call alert

.

2.

Tap 

Outgoing call vibration

 to enable your phone to vibrate 

when the called party answers the phone.

3.

Tap 

Call status tones

 to set the sound settings during a call 

then tap 

OK

.

4.

Tap 

Alerts on call

 to set the alert type.

Call answering/ending

1.

From the Call Settings menu, tap 

Call answering/ending

.

2.

The following options are available:

• Answering key

: Tap this option to be able to accept incoming calls 

by pressing the Home key.

• Automatic answering

: Tap this option if you are using a headset 

and want the call to be automatically answered. Select the time 

interval before the call is automatically answered.

• The power key ends calls

: This option will allow you to end a call 

by pressing the power key without turning off the screen. 

Turn on proximity sensor

  

From the Call Settings menu, tap 

Turn on proximity sensor

.

When you answer a call, the screen will be turned off to 

save power.

Call forwarding

1.

From the Call Settings menu, tap 

Call forwarding

 

➔ 

Voice 

call

.

2.

Tap one of the following options:

• Always forward

: allows you to forward all voice calls.

• Forward when busy

 allows you to forward voice calls to a 

designated number instead of your voice mail number if you are on 

another phone call. 

• Forward when unanswered

: allows you to forward voice calls to a 

designated number instead of your voicemail number when there is 

no answer on your phone. You can also select the amount of time 

that the phone delays before forwarding.

• Forward when unreachable

: allows you to forward voice calls to a 

designated number instead of your voicemail number when you are 

not in an area covered by your service provider or when your phone 

is switched off.

TTY Mode

This menu is used to activate or deactivate Hearing Aid 
Compatibility for this device.

1.

From the Call Settings menu, tap 

TTY mode

.

2.

Tap 

Full TTY

. A green checkmark will appear. Tap 

TTY mode 

off

 to turn it off.

Summary of Contents for SGH-S959G

Page 1: ...GH68_36762A Printed in China SGH S959G 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: ...its suppliers Open Source Software Some software components of this product incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public License GPL GNU Lesser General Public License LGPL OpenSSL License BSD License and other open source licenses To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses please visit http opensource samsung com Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability EXC...

Page 3: ...BILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS OR YOUR MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS TO WORK IMPROPERLY Samsung Telecommunications America STA LLC Headquarters 1301 E Lookout Drive Richardson TX 75082 Customer Care Center 1000 Klein Rd Plano TX 75074 Toll Free Tel 1 888 987 HELP 4357 Internet Address ht...

Page 4: ...ogle Inc Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance Inc Swype and the Swype logos are trademarks of Swype Inc 2011 Swype Inc All rights reserved and are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc CS Headphone and WOW HD technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc DivX DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used un...

Page 5: ...ne 18 Display Layout 19 Status Bar 20 Notification Bar 23 Home Screen 25 Applications 27 Screen Navigation 33 Menu Navigation 36 Customizing Your Home Screen 38 Memory Card 44 Section 3 Call Functions 47 Displaying Your Phone Number 47 Making a Call 47 Making a Call Using Speed Dial 49 Making a Call from the Address Book 49 Answering a Call 49 Dialing Options 50 Call Log 51 Call Duration 53 Option...

Page 6: ...s 101 Creating and Sending Messages 101 Message Options 102 Viewing New Received Messages 104 Deleting Messages 105 Message Search 105 Messaging Settings 106 Text Templates 107 Using Email 109 Using Gmail 111 Google Talk 112 Google 113 Messenger 113 Section 8 Connections 114 Browser 114 Wi Fi 119 Bluetooth 123 PC Connections 126 Section 9 Applications 127 AllShare 127 Calculator 128 Calendar 129 C...

Page 7: ...nd Security 164 Applications 167 Accounts and Synchronization 170 Motion 170 Privacy 170 Storage 171 Language and keyboard 171 Voice Input and Output 175 Accessibility Settings 176 Dock Settings 176 Date and Time 177 About Phone 177 Software Update 178 Section 11 Health and Safety Information 180 Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals 180 Specific Absorption Rate SAR Certification Information 184 ...

Page 8: ...mpatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices 197 Restricting Children s Access to Your Mobile Device 198 FCC Notice and Cautions 199 Other Important Safety Information 199 End User License Agreement for Software 200 Section 12 Samsung Product Registration 205 Index 206 ...

Page 9: ...ting up your voice mail Setting Up Your Phone 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 1 Remove the back cover by inserting a fingernail into the slot on the bottom side of your phone 1 2 Lift the cover up 2 and away from the phone 3 ...

Page 10: ...the card s gold contacts face into the phone and thattheupper left angledcornerofthecardispositionedasshown Note If the card is not inserted correctly the phone will not detect the SIM card and NO SIM detected will be displayed within the Notification area at the top of the screen Re orient the card back into the slot and confirm detection Removing and Installing the Memory Card You can use a micr...

Page 11: ...y push the microSD card into the slot until it clicks as shown Make surethe microSD sgold contact pins facedownward and the card is securely inserted For more information on Memory Cards see Memory Card on page 44 Removing the Memory Card 1 Remove the battery 2 Push on the memory card until it clicks and is released 3 Grasp the memory card and remove it from the phone Correct Incorrect ...

Page 12: ... the connectors align 1 2 Gently press down to secure the battery 2 Replacing the Back Cover 1 Align the tabs along the bottom edge of the cover to their corresponding locations along the edge of the battery compartment as shown 1 2 Place the battery cover onto the back of the phone and press down 2 ...

Page 13: ...he battery is included with your device Use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers Note Long backlight settings searching for service vibrate mode web browser use and other variables may reduce the battery s talk and standby times Although you can use the phone while the battery is charging doing so will require additional charging time Note You must fully charge the battery before using you...

Page 14: ...ur finger Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty Note Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery can cause damage to the phone Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain the battery icon blinks and the device sounds a warning tone at...

Page 15: ...the touch screen or 1 Press again to display the main screen 2 Place your finger on the screen and swipe the glass in any of the directions shown unlock the device Setting up your Phone When you first turn on your phone you will need to set up a few things 1 Read the Location consent information and tap either Agree or Disagree 2 When the Welcome screen displays touch the green android to begin 3 ...

Page 16: ...reen is displayed Creating a New Google Account You should create a Google Account when you first use your device in order to fully utilize the functionality This account provides access to several device features such as Gmail Google Maps Google Search and the Play Store formerly know as Market applications Before you are able to access Google applications you must enter your account information ...

Page 17: ...ch as the Play Store or Gmail 2 Click Next Sign in 3 Tap the Username and Password fields and enter your information 4 Tap Sign in Your device communicates with the Google servers to confirm your information 5 If prompted create a new Gmail username by entering a prefix for your gmail com email address Retrieving your Google Account Password A Google account password is required for Google applica...

Page 18: ...the average user will never need to perform a system recovery Note If you entered this menu by mistake use the Volume Up Down keys to select reboot system now then press the Power key Your phone will then continue to boot up To enter the Android System Recovery mode follow these steps 1 With the phone turned off press the Power key and Volume Up Down keys at the same time until the phone switches ...

Page 19: ...evice Safe mode will only load basic system software 1 Make sure your phone is turned off 2 Press and hold the power key to boot up your device 3 After the animation starts to display continually tap the Menu key until the backlight turns on behind the four bottom keys 4 Press and hold the key When the Home screen is displayed Safe mode is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen Troublesh...

Page 20: ...phone Touch screen provides quick response to a variety of in phone menus and options including applications and seven home screens Solid Android Gingerbread platform Ready access to the Internet Built in Bluetooth and Wi Fi technology Brilliant wide screen AMOLED display 8 Megapixel camera and camcorder GPS Navigation functionality provides real time navigation microSD card compatibility for use ...

Page 21: ...e screen from any screen or menu 4 Back key redisplays the previous screen or clears entries 5 Search key allows you to access the Google Search feature where you can search for items on the internet 6 Display shows all the information needed to operate your phone such as the connection status received signal strength phone battery level and time 7 Receiver allows you to hear the other caller and ...

Page 22: ...ger volume while in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call When receiving an incoming call briefly press down either volume key to mute the ring tone Adjusts text size when reading a message or using the browser in the Applications folder 4 Power Accessory Interface connector allows you to connect a Travel Charger or other optional accessories such as a USB data cable or a hands fre...

Page 23: ...r Phone on page 16 Your phone s display provides information about the phone s status and is the interface to the features of your phone The display indicates your connection status signal strength battery status and time Icons display at the top of the phone when an incoming call or message is received and also alerts you at a specified time when an alarm was set The screen also displays notifica...

Page 24: ...anycallsoraccessonlineinformation Displays when there is no SIM card in the phone Displays when there is no network available Displays when there is a system error or alert Displaysifyouhavenotsetuptheautomaticsoftware update feature For more information refer to Software Update on page 178 Displays when a call is in progress Displays when a call is on hold Displays when the speakerphone is on Dis...

Page 25: ...n to a 3G network is active Displayswhenyourphoneiscommunicatingwiththe 3G network DisplayswhenyourconnectiontoanHSPA network is active 100 100 Displayswhenyourphoneiscommunicatingwiththe HSPA network Displayswhenyourphoneisdownloadingafile Itwill blink green when it is installing Displays when a Play Store download has completed Displays when updates are available for download Displays whenthepho...

Page 26: ...connected to a Bluetooth device Displays when Wi Fi is connected active and communicating with a Wireless Access Point WAP Displays when Wi Fi is active but there is a communicationissuewiththetargetWirelessAccess Point WAP Displays when Wi Fi Direct is active and your phone is connected to another device DisplayswhenthephonehasdetectedanactiveUSB connection and is in a USB Debugging mode Displays...

Page 27: ...beenencrypted Displayswhendataonthephonehasbeendecrypted Displays when the external SD card internal microSD has been disconnected unmounted from the phone and is now ready for either removal or formatting Displays when the contents of the microSD card are being scanned DisplayswhentheExternalSDcardisbeingprepared for mounting to the device This is required for communication with the External SD c...

Page 28: ... bottom of the screen to open the Notifications panel Tap Clear The notifications are cleared from the panel Accessing Additional Panel Functions In addition to notifications this panel also provides quick and ready access to five device functions These can be quickly activated or deactivated The following functions can either be activated green or deactivated white Wi Fi Bluetooth GPS Flight mode...

Page 29: ...anel Notifications Status area displays those icons associated with the status of the device such as communication coverage Bluetooth 4G 3G Wi Fi communication battery levels GPS etc Home Screen is a customizable screen that provides information about notifications and device status and allows access to application Widgets Extended Home Screens extend beyond the current visible screen width to pro...

Page 30: ...and added back any number of times Primary Shortcuts are four shortcuts present throughout all of the available screens and can be used to both navigate within the device or launch any of the following functions Phone launches the phone related screen functions Keypad Logs Contacts Favorites and Groups Messaging allows you to create and view Messages Web launches the built in Internet browser Appl...

Page 31: ...ital Living Network Alliance DLNA certifieddevices Yourphonecanalsoplay digital content streamed from other DLNA certified devices For more information refer to AllShare on page 127 Calculator Using this feature you can use the phone as a calculator The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions addition subtraction multiplication anddivision Youcan also use this as a scientific calculator...

Page 32: ...nu when Email has been removed as a Home screen shortcut Gallery The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos For photos you can also perform basic editing tasks viewaslideshow setphotosaswallpaperorcontact image and share as a picture message For more information refer to Gallery on page 87 Gmail Gmail is a web based email service Gmail is configured when you first set up your phone ...

Page 33: ...on When you get a new conversation in Messenger Google sends an update to your phone For more information refer to Messenger on page 113 Mini diary The Mini diary allows you to keep a diary of your daily activities and also attach pictures You can publish your diary entries to Facebook and MySpace For more information refer to Mini Diary on page 138 Music Music allows you to play music files that ...

Page 34: ...ookstore For more information refer to Play Books on page 143 Play Music Google Music Launchesthebuilt inGoogleMusicPlayerthatallowsyou to play music files that you have both downloaded from Google Music and stored on your microSD card Formoreinformation referto PlayMusic GoogleMusic on page 79 Play Store Formerly known as the Android Market it provides access to downloadable applications and game...

Page 35: ...tents from all major service providers are available For more information refer to Social Hub on page 146 Talk Google Talkis afreeWindows and web based application for instant messaging offered by Google Conversation logs are automatically saved to aChatsarea inyourGmail account This allows you to search a chat log and store them in your Gmail accounts Formore information refer to GoogleTalk onpag...

Page 36: ... etc For more information refer to Voice Command on page 148 Voice Recorder TheVoiceRecorderallowsyoutorecordanaudiofileupto one minute long and then immediately send it as a message For more information refer to Voice Recorder on page 149 Voice Search The Voice Search feature is a voice activated application thatallowsyoutotellthephonewhattosearchforandthen the phone activates a Google search bas...

Page 37: ...u Some buttons and keys require you to press and hold them to activate a feature for example you press the Lock key to lock and unlock the phone Tap Use a brief touch to select items on the display or to enter text on the virtual QWERTY keyboard For example touch an Application icon to open the application A light touch works best Touch and hold Touch and hold an icon or key to open the available ...

Page 38: ...t For example slide your finger left or right on the Home screen to scroll among the seven panels Drag Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move it Do not release your finger until you have reached the target position Rotate Automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the device sideways For example rotate to landscape orientation ...

Page 39: ...e detected by both the accelerometer and gyroscope Panning To pan touch and hold a selected icon then move the device to the left or right to reposition it to another page You must first activate Motion on your device Use panning to move icons on your Home screens or Application Menus to another page For more information refer to Motion on page 170 Tilt To activate the tilt feature press and hold ...

Page 40: ... of options for the current screen or feature Home Key Press Home to display the Home screen Back Key Press Back to return you to the previously active screen If the on screen keyboard is currently open this key closes the keyboard Search Key Press Search to launch Quick Search to search the web and your phone Locking and Unlocking the Phone To unlock your phone 1 Press the lock button located on ...

Page 41: ...ace different applications on each of the home screens From the main Home screen sweep the screen with your finger in either direction The main Home Screen is located in the middle with three Home screens on each side Navigating Through the Application Menus Your phone initially has four Application Menus available Follow these steps to navigate through the Application Menus 1 At the Home screen t...

Page 42: ...the selected application Customizing Your Home Screen You can customize your Home screen by doing the following Creating Shortcuts Adding and Removing Widgets on the Home Screen Repositioning Widgets Creating Folders Changing the Wallpaper Adding and Deleting Home Screens Creating Shortcuts Shortcuts are different than the current Home screen Widgets that only launch an application Shortcuts activ...

Page 43: ...dow tap Shortcuts 4 Tap a shortcut from the available list 5 Follow the on screen instructions to add the new shortcut to your current Home screen Deleting a shortcut 1 Press to activate the Home screen 2 Touch and hold the desired shortcut This unlocks it from its location on the current screen 3 Drag the icon over the Delete tab and release it As you place the shortcut into the Trash both items ...

Page 44: ...o another it must first be deleted from its current screen Activate the new screen then add the Widget Adding a Widget 1 Press to activate the Home screen 2 Navigate to the desired Home Page 3 Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen 4 From the Add to Home window tap Widgets 5 Tap an available Widget to place it on your current screen Removing a Widget 1 Touch and hold a Widget until you can ...

Page 45: ...pear at the bottom and you have the option to also generate a new folder or page to house these application shortcuts 4 Scroll through the application pages at the top and locate the desired application 5 Touch and hold the on screen icon then drag it over one of the four primary shortcuts to replace it Thenew primary shortcut displays at the bottom of the screen The previous primary shortcuts swi...

Page 46: ... steps 1 Press to activate the Home screen 2 Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen 3 From the Add to Home window tap Wallpapers 4 Tap one of the following options Gallery select a wallpaper from photographs you have taken with your camera Live wallpapers select an animated wallpaper Wallpaper gallery select from many still life wallpapers 5 Select a wallpaper and tap the Set wallpaper or S...

Page 47: ...eens later if you want To delete a Home screen 1 Press to activate the Home screen 2 Press and tap Edit 3 Touch and hold the Home screen you want to delete 4 Drag it to the trash can located at the bottom of the screen 5 If there are items on the Home screen that you want to delete the Home screen has items Delete prompt is displayed 6 Tap Yes to remove the page otherwise tap No 7 Press to return ...

Page 48: ... between SD compatible devices This section addresses the features and options of your device s SD functionality The device has a USB SD card mode Using the SD Card There are several methods for using the SD card 1 Connecting to your PC to store files such as music videos or other types of files and media 2 To activate the camera video music player and other dependant media or applications Importa...

Page 49: ...ur SD card is scanned to see the available information on it Unmounting the SD card Unmounting the SD card prevents corruption and damage to the SD card while removing it from the slot 1 From the Home screen tap Settings Storage 2 Tap Unmount SD card 3 Tap OK For more information refer to Removing and Installing the Memory Card on page 6 SD card Available Memory Status To view the memory allocatio...

Page 50: ...46 Warning Performing the next step erases all data stored on the SD card 5 Tap Erase everything to format or press to cancel ...

Page 51: ... and use the on screen keypad to enter the number you wish to dial 2 Tap to make the call Note When you activate the Auto redial option in the Voice Call menu the phone will automatically redial up to 10 times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone For more information refer to Call Settings on page 158 Making an International Call 1 From the Home screen tap then touch...

Page 52: ... press a key 4 Tap to make the call For more information refer to Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers on page 67 Correcting an Entered Number Use the following steps to correct a mis typed entry when dialing After entering a number using the keypad If you make a mistake tap to erase a single character Press and hold to erase the entire string of numbers Ending a Call Tap the key Dialing a Recent Numb...

Page 53: ...ial tap to access the Keypad and from the Dialer touch and hold the speed dial number Making a Call from the Address Book You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone s memory These entries are collectively called the Address Book For further details about the Address Book feature see Finding an Address Book Entry on page 68 Answering a Call When a call is rec...

Page 54: ... the top of your screen Keypad dials the current number entered using the on screen keypad Logs displays a list of all dialed received and missed calls Contacts takes you to your Address Book where you can select a contact to call Favorites displays your contacts that you have marked as Favorites Also displays frequently called numbers Groups displays the different groups that are set up on your p...

Page 55: ...umber is in your Contacts Viewing Missed Calls from the Home Screen The number of calls you have missed is displayed on the Home screen 1 Tap the puzzle piece with the number of missed calls on it and move it to the area where the piece is missing Note If there is a voicemail sent by the same number associated icons are displayed and can then be selected 2 The Call log is displayed Missed calls ar...

Page 56: ... Tap Create contact to add the call to your Address Book The Create contact screen is displayed or If you want to replace the number for an existing contact tap Update existing 4 Enter information into the various fields using the keypad 5 Tap Save when you are finished Note By default your contacts are automatically saved to your phone To change where your contacts are saved to from the main Cont...

Page 57: ...e The call is deleted from the Call log Adding a Call to the Reject List 1 From the Home screen tap Logs A list of recent calls is displayed 2 Touch and hold the call you want to add to the Reject List 3 Tap Add to reject list Future calls from this number will be rejected and sent to your voicemail Call Duration 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Tap Logs 3 Press to display the Call log sub menu 4 Tap ...

Page 58: ...o through the speaker You can adjust the speaker volume using the volume keys A green line will appear under the Speaker button Tap Speaker again to use the phone s earpiece see Using the Speakerphone During an Active Call on page 57 The green line will turn grey when Speaker is not activated Mute Unmute turn the onboard microphone either on or off Tap Mute during a call to mute the microphone A g...

Page 59: ...ur screen Switching Between Calls When you have an active call and a call on hold you may switch between the two calls changing the one on hold to active and placing the other on hold 1 Tap Swap The current call caller 2 is placed on hold and the previous call on hold caller 1 is then reactivated so that you can continue conversing with that person The active call will appear in a green box 2 Tap ...

Page 60: ...y Calling Multi Party Calling The 3 Way or Multi Party feature allows you to answer a series of incoming calls and place them on hold If this service is supported by the network all calls can be joined together You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone Note The Merge option combines all of the calls you have established with your phone both active and on hold Swap places the curr...

Page 61: ...kerphone During an Active Call While in an active call it is possible to enable the speakerphone feature 1 Tap Speaker The Speaker button now appears as and the speakerphone is activated 2 Use the Volume keys located on the left side of your phone to adjust the volume 3 To deactivate the speakerphone tap Speaker Switching off the Microphone Mute You can temporarily switch your phone s microphone o...

Page 62: ...hone speaker Searching for a Number in Address Book 1 During the active call press then tap Contacts 2 Tap the Address Book entry For further details about the Address Book feature see Finding an Address Book Entry on page 68 Call Waiting The Call Waiting feature allows you to answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress if this service is supported by the network and you must first a...

Page 63: ...at can be used in both portrait and landscape orientation Swype a new way to enter text on touch screens Instead of tapping each key use your finger to trace over each letter of a word To change the input method see Select input method on page 172 Entering Text Using the Samsung Keypad The Samsung Keypad is an on screen QWERTY keypad similar to the Android Keyboard with several minor differences 1...

Page 64: ...o use alphabetic characters from the on screen keyboard In this mode the text mode button displays Symbol Numeric to enter numbers by pressing the numbers selecting them on the on screen keyboard In this mode the text mode button displays There are up to 3 available pages of numeric symbols available by tapping Symbol Numeric Mode activates the number symbol and emoticon keys ABC Mode activates th...

Page 65: ...rcase 5 Tap to input another upper case letter or tap twice to switch to ABC mode The shift key will change to in ABC mode All following letters will be uppercase until you tap the shift key again All lowercase Displays when the next character is entered in lowercase Pressing this while in 123SYM mode reveals additional numeric symbols keys Initial Uppercase Displays when the first character of ea...

Page 66: ... predictive text system that has next letter prediction and regional error correction which compensates for users pressing the wrong keys on QWERTY keyboards 1 In the text portion of the message screen begin typing a word A list of word options is displayed Tap one of the words to replace the word that has already been typed or scroll the line of words to the left for more word choices 2 Continue ...

Page 67: ...following Swype settings to activate the setting Select Input Method Allows to select the current input method Choose from either Samsung keypad or Swype How to Swype Provides an on screen list of accessible tutorial topics related to Swype Personal Dictionary Allows you to manage your own personal dictionary of user defined terms Use the or buttons to either add or remove your terms from this dic...

Page 68: ... use the following Swype text entry tips Create a squiggle like an S shape to create a double letter such as pp in apple Touch and hold a key to view the punctuation menu then make a selection Move your finger or stylus over the apostrophe to enter contractions Double tap on the word you want to change to correct a misspelled word then tap the delete key to erase one character Touch and hold the d...

Page 69: ...w Contact Use the following procedure to add a new contact to your Address Book Saving a Number from the Home screen 1 From the Home screen tap Contacts Create new entry 2 Tap the image icon and assign a picture to the new entry by choosing one of three options Album to retrieve a previously stored image from your Pictures folder and assign it to this entry Tap an image to assign the image to the ...

Page 70: ...from Work Home Mobile Other or Custom add your own label 9 Enter the Email address Tap to add another Email address field or tap to delete a field 10 Tap the IM field The QWERTY keypad is displayed The Google Talk button initially displays next to the Instant msg field If you want to add an instant message address that is not Google Talk tap the Google Talk button and select from Google Talk AIM W...

Page 71: ... the main Contacts screen press More Settings Save new contacts to Select Always ask Phone or Account Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers When you call automated systems you are often required to enter a password or account number Instead of manually entering the numbers each time you can store the numbers in your Contacts along with special characters called pauses and waits A pause will stop the ca...

Page 72: ...Tap Save to save the edited information Using Contacts Dialing or Messaging from Address Book Once you have stored phone numbers in the Address Book you can dial them easily and quickly by either using their SIM card location number or by using the Search field to locate the entry From the Address book you can also send messages Finding an Address Book Entry You can store phone numbers and their c...

Page 73: ...vice can synchronize with multiple accounts such as Facebook Twitter MySpace Corporate email and Google When you synchronize your phone with these accounts each account creates a separate contact entry in the Contacts list If one of your contacts Amy Smith for example has a regular email account that you maintain in Gmail but also has a Facebook account under her maiden and married name as well as...

Page 74: ...ntact name the account name from which you want to unlink an entry Note typically this is the same contact with a different name or account information 3 Tap the joined contacts bar 4 Tap the minus sign next to entry in which you want to unjoin The contact is now separated and no longer displays in the merged record screen Marking a Contact as Default When you use messaging type applications the a...

Page 75: ...ccess Address Book options while at the main Address Book page or while in the details page for a specific entry Options in Address Book 1 From the Home screen tap Contacts then press 2 The following options display Delete allows you to delete 1 or more of your contacts My profile allows you to set up a profile for yourself The information will be the same that you can add for a new contact For mo...

Page 76: ...r send contact information Options include Save new contacts to Alaways ask Phone or SIM Service numbers or Send contact send either select or all Contacts entries via Bluetooth Options at Selected Contact Screen 1 From the Home screen tap Contacts 2 Tap a contact and at the contact s display screen press 3 The following options are displayed Edit allows you to edit the selected contact s informat...

Page 77: ... screen tap Contacts Groups Create 2 Tap the Group name field and use the on screen keypad to enter a new group name For more information refer to Entering Text on page 59 3 Tap Ringtone to choose an audio file for assignment to this new group Choose from Default ringtone Select sound from My files or Phone ringtone 4 Tap Add member to add contacts to the new group 5 Tap Save to store the new Grou...

Page 78: ...layed list 4 The gold star will no longer appear next to the contact in the Address Book Managing Address Book Entries You can copy delete and view the memory status for the Phone and SIM entries on your phone Copying an Entry to the SIM Card Note When storing an Address Book entry into the SIM card note that only the name phone number group and slot location are initially offered as fields some S...

Page 79: ...hone or tap Select all to place a checkmark alongside all entries 4 Tap Copy 5 At the Copy Successful display tap OK The selected numbers are copied to your phone Deleting Address Book Entries You can delete Phone or SIM entries from your phone s memory 1 From the Home screen tap Contacts 2 Within the Contacts list touch and hold a contact that you want to delete 3 Tap Delete on the displayed list...

Page 80: ... see the tips again 3 Tap a library category at the top of the screen All Playlists Albums or Artists to view the available music files 4 Scroll through the list of songs and tap an entry to begin playback 5 The following Music Player controls are available Pause the song Start the song after being paused Press and hold to rewind the song Tap to go to previous song Press and hold to fast forward t...

Page 81: ...otification bar Note The playback controls also appears within the Lock screen Music Player Options To access additional options 1 While in the Music player press 2 The follow options are available Add to quick list adds the current music file to the Quick list Via Bluetooth scans for devices and pairs with a Bluetooth headset Sharemusicvia allowsyoutoshareyourmusicbyusingAllShare Bluetooth Email ...

Page 82: ...yed Recently played or Recently added Tap each item that you want to display in the Music menu Visualization when activated the music player displays an animated display Using Playlists Playlists are used to assign songs to a list of preferred media which can then be grouped into a list for later playback These Playlists can be created via either the handset s Music player options menu or from wit...

Page 83: ...3 Play Music Google Music Also known as Google Music allows you to browse shop and playback songs purchased from the Play Store The music you choose is automatically stored in your Google Music library and instantly ready to play or download The Play Music application contains a music player that plays music and other audio files that you copy from your computer 1 From the Home screen tap Play Mus...

Page 84: ...e tabs include RECENT ARTISTS ALBUMS SONGS PLAYLISTS or GENRES Note The contents of your library display in a scrolling grid or list view depending on the view Searching for Music in Your Library 1 From the Home screen tap Play Music 2 Tap Search to search through your available songs or Press 3 Type the name of an artist album song or playlist Matching songs are displayed in a list below the sear...

Page 85: ...d the song you touched or the first song in the album or playlist starts to play The tracks in the current list play in order until you reach the end of the list unless you choose a repeat option Otherwise playback stops only if you stop it even when you switch applications Note If you navigate away from the Now playing screen in the Music application the Now Playing bar appears at the bottom of t...

Page 86: ...laylist More by artist Shop for artist or Search Options While Playing a Song When you play a song the Now playing screen displays There are various options and controls available while a song is playing 1 From the Home screen tap Play Music 2 Tap an album or song 3 During playback press to display the following options Settings Allows you to view information such as Open source licenses Help and ...

Page 87: ...nt to the song name and select Add to playlist 4 Select the desired target playlist Tap to go back to the previous song Touch and hold to scan backward through the current song Tap to resume playback Tap to pause playback Tap to advance to the next song Touch and hold to scan forward through the current song When Shuffle mode is enabled via Show Options songs play in random order When disabled as ...

Page 88: ...n view icons are a three way toggle The icon that is displayed is the mode that will appear after the icon is tapped Note The 5 1 channel sound effect works in earphone mode only For more information on downloading videos for your phone see Play Store on page 143 Pause the video Start the video after being paused Press and hold to rewind the video Tap to go to previous video Press and hold to fast...

Page 89: ...ne Legal information License settings DivX VOD Register 2 Write down your Registration code 3 Tap OK Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies To play purchased DivX movies on your device you will first need to complete a one time registration using both your device and your computer 1 Write down the DivX registration code that appears on screen Copy this 8 or 10 digit number ...

Page 90: ...fer Video now and select the location of the microSD card or USB the device as the target destination for the registration video created in step 6 and click Start or Locate the created file copy and paste it into the new drive letter corresponding to your device s storage location 10 From the Home screen tap My files 11 Locate your registration DivX video file and tap the file to play it Once you ...

Page 91: ...e memory is full when you access Gallery delete some of the files by using My files or other file management applications and try again For more information refer to My Files on page 139 Viewing Pictures 1 Tap a thumbnail to view the picture Note If no control icons are displayed on the screen in addition to the picture tap anywhere on the screen to display them 2 The following options are availab...

Page 92: ...o play a video via AllShare Rename allows you to rename a video Details provides details about the picture such as Title Type Date taken name of the Album it is in Location Latitude and Longitude GPS coordinates Size Resolution Duration and File location 3 Tap a thumbnail to play the video For video player controls see Videos on page 84 Camera This section explains how to use the camera on your ph...

Page 93: ...e use the Up and Down Volume keys to zoom in or out You can magnify the picture up to x4 400 percent 4 If desired before taking the photo you can tap on screen icons to access various camera options and settings 5 You can also tap the screen to move the focus to the area you touch 6 Press the Camera key until the shutter sounds The picture is automatically stored within your designated storage loc...

Page 94: ...tions disappear after a few seconds Tap the screen to make them reappear Display Image Settings Storage Location Camera Key Image Viewer Mode Front Flash Facing Camera Camera Camcorder Mode allows you to take a photo in various modes Once you change the mode the corresponding indicator appears at the top left of the display Slide the button up for Camera or down for Camcorder Selfportrait allowsyo...

Page 95: ...t of the panoramic picture should fall within Settings continued Action shot detects action and creates a panorama of the moving object Cartoon gives your photo a cartoon look Scenemode allows you to set the Scene to help take the best pictures possible Options include None Portrait Landscape Night Sports Party Indoor Beach Snow Sunset Dawn Fall colour Firework Text Candlelight and Backlight Helpf...

Page 96: ... the light source Centre weighted Spot or Matrix Outdoorvisibility allowsyoutotakebetterpictureswhen outdoors Settings continued Anti Shake reduces image blur due to the movement of the subject of the photo or hand movement Auto contrast provides a clear image even under backlight circumstances where intensity of illumination can vary excessively Blink detection detects the blinking of human eyes ...

Page 97: ...allows you to either play the current video Set as allows you to assign the current image as either your current Wallpaper or as a Contact icon to display for a specific entry within your Address Book Rename allows you to rename a picture Return to previous page takes you back to the previously active camera page where you can take another photo or shoot a new video Imageviewer allowsyoutoaccessth...

Page 98: ...ws you to view the contents of the current folder as a list as a list and details or as thumbnails List by allows you to view the contents of the current folder sorted by Time Type Name or Size More provides you with the following additional options Move allows you to move one or more pictures to a different folder Copy allows you to copy one or more pictures to a different folder Rename allows yo...

Page 99: ... image Using the Camcorder In addition to taking photos the camera also doubles as a camcorder that also allows you to record view and send videos Note The camera may not be able to properly record videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed Shooting Video Tip When shooting video in direct sunlight or in bright conditions it is recommended that you provide your subject with sufficient light...

Page 100: ...andSelfrecordingwhichactivates the front facing camera so you can video yourself Flash allows you to set the flash options to Off or On WhenyousettheflashtoOn itstaysoncontinuallywhile you are taking a video Settings Edit shortcuts allows you to set shortcut icons for the settings that you use the most Flash allows you to set the flash options to Off or On WhenyousettheflashtoOn itstaysoncontinual...

Page 101: ...Sepia Resolution allows you to set the image size to either 1920x1080 1280x720 720x480 640x480 320x240 or 176x144 White balance allows you to set this option to one of the followingchoices Auto Daylight Cloudy Incandescent or Fluorescent Outdoorvisibility allowsyoutotakebetterpictureswhen outdoors Video quality allows you to set the image quality to Superfine Fine or Normal Guidelines allows you t...

Page 102: ...details or as thumbnails List by allows you to view the contents of the current folder sorted by Time Type Name or Size More provides you with the following additional options Move allows you to move one or more videos to a different folder Copy allows you to copy one or more videos to a different folder Rename allows you to rename one or more video files Settings lets you set several general fold...

Page 103: ...er of the screen Photo Editor The Photo Editor application provides basic editing functions for pictures that you take on your phone Along with basic image tuning like brightness contrast and color it also provides a wide variety of effects used for editing the picture 1 From the Home screen tap Photo editor 2 Tap Select picture to edit a picture in your Gallery or Tap Capture picture to take a pi...

Page 104: ...Messaging Picasa or Wi Fi Direct Move use the move feature to move a photo around when you are zoomed in and the entire photo is not showing on the screen Tools allows you to Copy and Paste to different images You can also use Warping and Fill Effects allows you to add various effects to your photo Color allows you to adjust the Saturation Contrast Brightness of a photo You can also make it Grey s...

Page 105: ...udio messages to and from other mobile phones or email addresses To use this feature you may need to subscribe to your service provider s multimedia message service Important When creating a message adding an image a sound file or a video clip to a text message changes the message from a text message to a multimedia message Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the screen and indicate when m...

Page 106: ...pping the recipient field 6 Review your message and tap Send Note If you exit a message before you send it it will be automatically saved as a draft Message Options Options before composing a message 1 From the main Home screen tap Messaging 2 Before composing a message press to reveal additional messaging options Search allows you to search through all of your messages for a certain word or strin...

Page 107: ...e Videos allows you to choose an existing video from the Videos list then add it to your message Capture video allows you to temporarily exit the message record a video clip using the phone s camera and then add it to your message by tapping Save Audio allows you to choose an existing audio file from the Audio list then add it to your message by tapping the circle to the right of the audio so that...

Page 108: ...ws you to add an axisting text template 3 Tap the information you want to send This will place a checkmark next to the item 4 Tap Add unless you are adding text from Location The text is added to your message Viewing New Received Messages 1 When you receive a new message the new message icon will appear at the top of your screen 2 Open the Notification Bar and select the message For more informati...

Page 109: ...is option only displays if the sender is not in your Contacts list Delete thread displays a confirmation dialog box that when pressed deletes the entire thread Deleting Messages Deleting a single message thread 1 From the main Home screen tap Messaging 2 Touch and hold a message then tap Delete thread 3 At the Delete prompt tap Yes to delete or No to cancel Deleting multiple message threads 1 From...

Page 110: ... number of your Message Center where your messages reside whilethesystemis attempting to deliver them Input mode allows you to set the input mode for your text messages Choose between GSM Alphabet Unicode or Automatic Auto retrieve allows the message system to retrieve messages automatically Creation mode allows you to select the creation mode Free Restricted or Warning Restricted you can only cre...

Page 111: ...Create template 4 Enter a new text string and tap Save Emergency Alerts This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System CMAS which may also be known as the Personal Localized Alerting Network PLAN If your wireless provider has chosen to participate in CMAS PLAN alerts are available while in the provider s coverage area If you travel outside y...

Page 112: ... while in the provider s coverage area If you travel outside your provider s coverage area wireless emergency alerts may not be available For more information please contact your wireless provider Emergency Alerts allows customers to receive geographically targeted messages Alert messages are provided by the US Department of Homeland Security and will alert customers of imminent threats to their s...

Page 113: ...rted by most ISPs Internet service providers and common among consumer applications POP3 is the current standard Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync This protocol is frequently used with a large corporate email server system and provides access to email contact and calendar synchronization Creating an Email Account 1 From the Home screen tap Email Your accounts screen displays with an Email setup screen...

Page 114: ...ng Additional Email Accounts To create additional email accounts after setting up your first account 1 From the Home screen tap Email Your Email screen displays showing your emails from the active account 2 Tap the box in the upper left corner of your screen that displays the optional name you assigned to your first email account for example Work Gmail etc Your Email account screen is displayed 3 ...

Page 115: ...ew Google account and follow the on screen instructions or Tap Sign in if you have an existing Google account 4 After entering your user name and password press Back to hide the on screen keyboard 5 Tap Sign in and follow the remaining on screen instructions Refreshing Gmail Press Refresh to send and receive new emails and synchronize your email with the Gmail account Creating a Gmail Message 1 Fr...

Page 116: ...s displays Email settings that you can modify Help displays the Google com webpage so you can search the web for help Select text allows you to copy text to your clipboard Google Talk Google Talk is a free Windows and web based application for instant messaging offered by Google Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account This allows you to search a chat log and...

Page 117: ... Google 5 Visit www google com mobile for more information Messenger Messenger allows you to bring groups of friends together into a simple group conversation When you get a new conversation in Messenger Google sends an update to your phone 1 Sign on to your Google account For more information refer to Creating a New Google Account on page 12 2 From the Home screen tap Messenger or From the Google...

Page 118: ...e Browser There are several ways to Zoom in and out on your browser After tapping on a link or article use one of these methods Tilting Tap and hold the screen at two points then tilt the device back and forth to reduce or enlarge the screen You must first enable motion in the Settings section For more information refer to Motion on page 170 Double tap Quickly tap the screen twice on the web page ...

Page 119: ... can access a website quickly by entering the URL Websites are optimized for viewing on your phone To enter a URL and go to a particular website 1 Tap the URL field at the top of your screen 2 Enter the URL using the on screen keypad The website displays Search the Internet To perform an internet search using keywords 1 From the Google homepage tap the Web Search field 2 Enter the keyword s to sea...

Page 120: ...u to move pages around on the Bookmarks page Touch and hold a bookmark icon then move it to the desired location Move to folder Allows you to move a page to a folder Delete Allows you to delete a selected bookmark 3 Tap a bookmark to view the webpage or Touch and hold a bookmark for the following options Open Opens the webpage of the selected bookmark Open in new window Opens the webpage in a new ...

Page 121: ...placed on your phone by a website during navigation In addition to containing some site specific information it can also contain some personal information such as a username and password which can pose a security risk if not properly managed You can clear these cookies from your phone at any time 1 From the Home webpage press More Settings Clear all cookie data 2 At the Clear prompt tap OK to dele...

Page 122: ...earing onscreen Remove the checkmark to disable this function Loadimages Allowswebpageimagestobeloadedalongwiththe other text components of a loaded website Auto fit pages Allows web pages to be resized to fit as much of the screen as possible Landscape view only Displays the browser in only the horizontal position Enable JavaScript Enables javascript for the current Web page Withoutthisfeature so...

Page 123: ...chengine allowsyoutosetyourdefault searchengine to Google Yahoo or Bing Website settings View advanced settings for individual websites Reset to default Clears all browser data and resets all settings to default Wi Fi About Wi Fi Wi Fi short for wireless fidelity and sometimes referred to as Wi Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks WLAN These device types use an 802 1...

Page 124: ...is must match the current security setting on your target WAP 4 If secured you will also need to enter your WAP s password 5 Tap Save to store the new information and connect to your target WAP Note The next time your device connects to a previously accessed or secured wireless network you are not prompted to enter the WAP key again unless you reset your device back to its factory default settings...

Page 125: ...menu 1 From the Home screen tap Settings Wireless and network Wi Fi settings 2 Press Advanced For more information refer to Network Notification on page 152 Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct allows device to device connections so you can transfer large amounts of data over a Wi Fi connection Note See your service plan for applicable charges for Wi Fi Direct 1 From the Home screen tap Settings Wireless and...

Page 126: ... status Sharing Information with Connected Device To share Videos Photos or other information with the connected device 1 View the information that you want to share For example if you want to share a photo find the photo in your camera viewer or My files folder then tap the Share Share via or Send via option 2 Tap the Wi Fi option 3 Tap the connected device name For example AndroidP2PXXXX 4 The o...

Page 127: ... Bluetooth settings 2 Tap the Bluetooth field to deactivate the feature The green checkmark will be removed Bluetooth Status Indicators The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance Displays when Bluetooth is active Displays when Bluetooth is connected paired and communicating Displays when Bluetooth is on but is not connected to a Bluetooth device Bluetooth Settings The Bl...

Page 128: ...mpatible devices such as headsets devices printers and computers Pairing Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device When you pair devices they share a passkey allowing for fast secure connections while bypassing the discovery and authentication process To pair your device with another Bluetooth device...

Page 129: ...connect Note Disconnections are manually done but often occur automatically if the paired device goes out of range of your phone or it is powered off Deleting a paired device unpair Deleting a device from your list removes its connection record and upon reconnection would require that you re enter all the previous pairing information 1 Verify your Bluetooth is active 2 From the Bluetooth settings ...

Page 130: ...ge Device You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and access the file directory If you insert a memory card in the device you can also access the files directory from the memory card by using the device as a memory card reader Note The file directory of the memory card displays as a removable disk separate from the internal memory 1 Insert a memory card into the device to transfer ...

Page 131: ...e Applications menu For more information refer to Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts on page 39 AllShare AllShare allows your phone to stream photos music and videos from its memory to other Digital Living Network Alliance DLNA certified devices Your phone can also play digital content streamed from other DLNA certified devices Note To view more information about DLNA certified products visit h...

Page 132: ...Depending on the setting you changed a pop up screen may display to restart AllShare Tap Yes to continue Calculator With this feature you can use the phone as a calculator The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions addition subtraction multiplication and division The Calculator also keeps a history of recent calculations 1 From the Home screen tap Calculator 2 Enter the first number us...

Page 133: ...hlighted Day the calendar displays the selected day with any events highlighted List the Event List displays all events that you have added for all dates in the order that they appear Calendar Options From any Calendar view press to display the following options Create allowsyou to create a new event for any day or time period Go to allows you to go to any date on your calendar Today takes you to ...

Page 134: ...s allows you to turn on audio alerts set Status bar notification or turn alerts off Vibrate allows you to set the Event notification tone to vibrate Always Only in Silent mode or Never Select ringtone allows you to set the ringtone for the Event notification tone Calendar sync allows you to sync your calendar with other accounts such as email or social accounts Event List The Event List displays a...

Page 135: ...on and melody and Briefing Alarmvolume drag the slider to adjust the alarm s volume Alarmtone sets the sound file which is played when the alarm is activated Select Sounds or Go to My files Snooze use this option to set a Duration 3 5 10 15 or 30 Minutes and Snooze repeat 1 2 3 5 or 10 Times Smartalarm tracksbodymovementsandcalculatesthebesttime for sounding the alarm Place the phone somewhere on ...

Page 136: ...ou want to add or tap the Search bar and use the keypad to enter a city to search for 4 Tap the city you want to add The clock for that city will display 5 To set Daylight Savings time press and hold a city then tap DST settings 6 Select Automatic Off 1 hour or 2 hours 7 If Daylight Savings Time is selected the sun symbol on the World Clock listing will appear orange Deleting a World Clock Entry 1...

Page 137: ... For more information refer to Contacts and Your Address Book on page 65 Downloads The Downloads application allows you to manage all of your downloads from the Play Store and the Browser 1 From the Home screen tap Downloads All of your downloads are listed 2 Tap the Internet Downloads tab to see all of the downloads you have made from the Browser 3 Tap the Other Downloads tab to see all other dow...

Page 138: ... pinpoint your location Also Latitude works best when Wi Fi is enabled 1 From the Home screen tap Settings Location and security 2 Tap Use wireless networks A green checkmark indicates the feature is enabled 3 Press Wireless and network Wi Fi settings 4 Tap Wi Fi to turn Wi Fi on 5 Log on to your Google account For more information refer to Creating a New Google Account on page 12 6 Press Latitude...

Page 139: ...tions Cache Settings allowsyoutoset optionstopre fetch maptiles when not using Wi Fi and to clear the cache that holds the map tiles Location reporting allows you to configure the location reporting parameters Labs this is a testing ground for experimental features that aren t readyforprimetime Theymaychange breakordisappearatanytime Click on a Lab to enable or disable it Terms Privacy Notices dis...

Page 140: ... underground passage in poor weather around high voltage or electromagnetic fields in a vehicle with tinted windows Using Maps 1 From the Home screen tap Maps A map will display with your location in the very center 2 Locate the top row of the applications to access additional options Search Maps allows you to search for a place of interest Layers allows you to switch map views Traffic availableon...

Page 141: ...erimental features that aren t readyforprimetime Theymaychange breakordisappearatanytime Click on a Lab to enable or disable it Terms Privacy Notices displays the Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy o r Legal Notices information Select the desired information from the pop up menu About displays general information about Google maps such as Version Platform Locale Total data sent Total data receive...

Page 142: ...s Sync memo allows you to sync your memos Google Docs or send individual memos PIN lock allows you to set a PIN lock so that a PIN must be entered before reading a memo Messenger Messenger allows you to bring groups of friends together into a simple group conversation When you get a new conversation in Messenger Google sends an update to your phone From the Home screen tap Messenger For more infor...

Page 143: ...iary entries Settings allows you to select Auto update which will update your Selected city based on GPS Music Music allows you to play music files that you have stored on your phone and memory card You can also create playlists For more information refer to Music on page 76 My Files My files allows you to manage your sounds images videos bluetooth files Android files and other memory card data in...

Page 144: ...Accept 3 Choose from the following on screen options Driving Walking tap to configure the method of travel Selection of Walking would negate the need to track traffic jams and obstructions Maps enables the on screen real time map functionality SpeakDestination allows you to use the voice recognition feature to search for matching locations in your area Type Destination allows you to manually enter...

Page 145: ...o your current location Gas stations displays gas station location relative to your current location ATMs banks displays ATM and Bank locations relative to your current location Restaurants displays restaurant and eatery locations relative to your current location The map displays with your location in the center Press for the following options Search manually search for a destination address plac...

Page 146: ... you drive the route display will be updated and you will receive voice guided navigation directions Photo Editor The Photo Editor application provides basic editing functions for pictures that you take on your phone Along with basic image tuning like brightness contrast and color it also provides a wide variety of effects used for editing the picture From the Home screen tap Photo editor For more...

Page 147: ...Play Store This application provides access to downloadable applications and games to install on your phone The Play Store also allows you to provide feedback and comments about an application or flag an application that might be incompatible with your phone Before using the Play Store you must have a Google Account For more information refer to Using Gmail on page 111 This application might be up...

Page 148: ... to the Play Store terms of service 5 Browse through the categories find an application you re interested in and tap the name 6 Read the application descriptions Important If the selected application requires access to data or control of a function on your phone the Play Store displays the information the application will access Tap OK if you agree to the conditions of the application Once you tap...

Page 149: ...Word and Excel documents You can also view existing Powerpoint presentations and PDFs 1 From the Home screen tap Quickoffice 2 Enter your Email information into the E mail Address field and tap Register Now or Tap Register Later 3 The following Quickoffice applications are available Quickword allows you to create and save Word documents on your phone you can also access Word documents from your SD...

Page 150: ...Social Hub you can now easily and intuitively satisfy all of your relevant communication needs from one integrated user experience E mails instant messaging social network contents and calendar contents from all major service providers are available To access Social Hub 1 From the Home screen tap Social Hub The Social Hub Welcome page describes all of the available features 2 Tap Setup now to setu...

Page 151: ...en tap Task 2 Tap Create task to start a new task entry 3 Tap the Name field and enter a task name using the keypad 4 Tap the Due date field and enter a due date name using the keypad If there is no date that the task is due tap the No due date checkbox 5 If desired enter Task Priority Reminder and Notes then tap Save 6 At the Task list screen press to display the following options Create allows y...

Page 152: ...formation on how to extend battery life Video Maker Video Maker allows you to custom make your own videos You can add themes music pictures and other videos to you video For more information refer to Video Maker on page 87 Videos The Video Player application plays video files stored on your memory card For more information refer to Videos on page 84 Voice Command With the Voice Command application...

Page 153: ...rdings Tap the recordings to delete and tapDelete Rename allows you to rename your recordings Settings the following settings are available Storage allows you to choose where your recordings will be saved Select between Phone or memory card Default name allows you to choose the name prefix for your recordings For example if your Default name is Voice your recordings would be named Voice 001 Voice ...

Page 154: ...n the What can I say screen then tap Done 7 At the Voice talk screen tap on an icon for assistance in using Voice command or tap Tap Speak to speak what you would like to do 8 Follow the on screen instructions YouTube YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos The site is used to display a wide variety of user generated video content including movie clips TV clip...

Page 155: ...YouTube searches from appearing within the search box SafeSearch filtering allows you to configure block settings for videos containing restricted content This option blocks these videos from appearing within your search results Choose from Don t filter Moderate or Strict blocking Help provides answers to most YouTube questions Feedback allows you to provide user feedback to YouTube Google Mobile ...

Page 156: ...t mode A check mark displayed next to the feature indicates Flight mode is active The Flight mode icon is displayed at the top of your screen Activating Wi Fi 1 From the Home screen tap Settings Wireless and network Wi Fi settings 2 Tap Wi Fi A check mark displayed indicates Wi Fi is active For more information refer to Wi Fi on page 119 Network Notification By default when Wi Fi is on you receive...

Page 157: ...Hotspot as soon as your phone detects it 1 From the Home screen tap Settings Wireless and network Wi Fi settings 2 Tap Auto connect to create a check mark Auto connect is enabled Manually Adding a Wi Fi Network 1 From the Home screen tap Settings Wireless and network Wi Fi settings 2 Tap Wi Fi to turn it on 3 Tap Add Wi Fi network 4 Enter the SSID Service Set Identifier and Security settings then ...

Page 158: ...s OK to confirm your setting Activating Visibility From the Home screen tap Settings Wireless and network Bluetooth settings and tap Visible The device is now activated for discovery other devices for a period of time determined by the value set within the Visible time out menu Visible time out Visible time out option allows you to make your device visible for a certain time limit and become invis...

Page 159: ...tings The VPN settings menu allows you to set up and manage Virtual Private Networks VPNs Important Before you can use a VPN you must establish and configure one Adding a VPN Before you add a VPN you must determine which VPN protocol to use PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol L2TP IPSec PSK Pre shared key based L2TP IPSec or L2TP IPSec CRT Certificate based L2TP ...

Page 160: ...keypad then tap OK 3 Tap Set VPN server add a name using the keypad then tap OK 4 Tap Set IPsec pre shared key enter a key and tap OK 5 Tap Enable L2TP Secret to make a checkmark if desired 6 Tap Set L2TP Secret and enter a password if desired then tap OK 7 Tap DNS search domains add a name for DNS search using the keypad then tap OK To establish a L2TP IPSec CRT Certificate based L2TP IPSec 1 Tap...

Page 161: ...Home screen tap Settings Wireless and network Mobile networks 2 Tap Data roaming to create a checkmark and activate the feature Access Point Names To use Wi Fi you need access to a wireless access point hotspot From the Home screen tap Settings Wireless and network Mobile networks Access Point Names A list of the Access Point names display The active access point displays a green filled circle to ...

Page 162: ...twork Call Settings To access the Call settings menu 1 From the Home screen tap Settings Call 2 Tap one of the following options Call rejection 1 Tap Call rejection Auto reject mode to enable your phone to reject calls 2 Select Off All numbers or Only black list 3 Tap Auto reject list 4 Tap to manually add numbers to the Reject list 5 Tap Unknown to create a checkmark and automatically reject all ...

Page 163: ...Call Settings menu tap Turn on proximity sensor When you answer a call the screen will be turned off to save power Call forwarding 1 From the Call Settings menu tap Call forwarding Voice call 2 Tap one of the following options Always forward allows you to forward all voice calls Forward when busy allows you to forward voice calls to a designated number instead of your voice mail number if you are ...

Page 164: ...ng you to hear and be heard nearly anywhere Tap to activate Fixed Dialing Numbers allows you to restrict outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers Using Fixed Dialing Numbers Enabling FDN 1 From the Call Settings menu tap Additional settings Fixed Dialing Numbers 2 Tap Enable FDN 3 At the prompt enter your PIN2 code and tap OK FDN is enabled 4 To enable FDN after it has been disabled tap Di...

Page 165: ...er from this menu 1 From the Call Settings menu tap Voicemail 2 Tap the Voicemail number field backspace to erase the digits and enter a new voicemail number using the keypad then tap OK 3 Tap OK Sound Settings From this menu you can control the sounds on the phone From the Home screen tap Settings Sound The following options display Silent mode Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the ...

Page 166: ...larms 1 From the Home screen tap Settings Sound 2 Tap Notification ringtone 3 Tap a ringtone and tap OK Audible Tone Settings The Audible touch tones and Audible selection options are used when you use the dialing pad make a screen selection or lock your screen Each time you press a key make a selection or lock your phone the selected tone sounds 1 From the Home screen tap Settings Sound 2 In the ...

Page 167: ... whether some or all of the window elementsanimate Selectionsare Noanimation Someanimations and All animations Screen timeout adjusts the delay time before the screen automatically turns off Selections are 15 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute 2 minutes and 10 minutes Touch keylight duration allows you to set the time that the touch keys located on the bottom of your phone are lit Auto adjust screen powe...

Page 168: ...ext Brightness option Brightness allows you to set the Brightness percentage of the screen Screentimeout allows you to set the timebefore the screentimes out and goes into lock mode Power saving tips describes various ways to conserve battery power Location and Security The Location and Security settings allow you to set up how the phone will determine your location and the security settings for y...

Page 169: ... that you enter a password to unlock the screen Enter a password confirm it then tap OK Password must contain at least one letter Note Once you have set the screen lock option the Set screen lock option changes to Change screen lock Set up SIM card lock Prevent another user from using your SIM card to make unauthorized calls or from accessing information stored on your SIM card by protecting the i...

Page 170: ...Administration feature allows you to select one or more administration applications that control your device for security purposes for example if your phone is lost of stolen These applications enforce remote or local device security policies Some of the features a device administration application might control are Setting the number of failed password attempts before the device is restored to fa...

Page 171: ...orage SD card or phone memory of all contents and reset the credentials password Applications This device can be used for Android development You can write applications in the SDK and install them on this device then run the applications using the hardware system and network This feature allows you to configure the device for development Warning Android Dev Phone 1 devices are not intended for non...

Page 172: ... 1 From the Home screen tap Settings Applications Manage applications 2 Tap an application in which to clear the cache or data 3 Tap Clear data or Clear Cache Uninstalling third party applications Important You must have downloaded applications installed to use this feature 1 From the Home screen tap Settings Applications Manage applications 2 Tap the application you want to uninstall and tap Unin...

Page 173: ... that are presently running Battery usage The Battery usage option allows you to view the battery usage of the applications and features on your phone 1 From the Home screen tap Settings Applications Battery usage 2 Press Refresh to refresh the display Development From the Home screen tap Settings Applications Development Important These features are used for development purposes only USB debuggin...

Page 174: ... activate Tilt allows you to use the Tilt feature to reduce or enlarge the screen when in Gallery or Browser Tap Tilt then set the sensitivity usingtheslider AcheckmarkappearsintheUsemotionbox Tapto deactivate Tilt Panning allowsyoutousethePanningfeaturetomoveiconsfrom one page to another in Home and Application edit mode Tap Tilt then set the sensitivity usingthe slider A checkmark appears in the...

Page 175: ...ill not erase current system software bundled applications and external SD card files such as music and photos Storage From this menu you can view the memory allocation for the memory card and USB as well as mount or unmount the SD card For more information about mounting or unmounting the SD card see Memory Card on page 44 To view the memory allocation for your external SD card 1 From the Home sc...

Page 176: ...ictionary of user defined terms Use the or buttons to either add or remove your terms from this dictionary Preferences Allows you to view or modify your Swype options and parameters Audio feedback turns on sounds generated by the Swype application Vibrate on keypress activates a vibration sensation as you enter text using the keypad Show tips activates helpful on screen tips for Swype usage Auto s...

Page 177: ...n page 59 5 If you are using XT9 Predictive text method tap XT9 advanced settings For more information refer to XT9 Advanced Settings on page 174 6 Tap the Keypad sweeping field to be able to sweep the keypad and change from ABC to 123 mode For more information refer to Text Input Methods on page 59 7 Tap the Character preview field to display small pop up windows to verify the character you enter...

Page 178: ...he next word 6 Tap the Auto append field to automatically add predictions to the word you are typing 7 Tap the Auto substitution field to automatically replace words that you are typing This option will help for accidental misspellings 8 Tap the Regional correction field This option sets the device to automatically correct mistyped words according to normal spelling for your region 9 Tap the Recap...

Page 179: ...associate your recordings with your Google Account Google Account dashboard allows you to manage your collected data via your Google account Configuring Text to speech This feature allows the phone to provide a verbal readout of on screen data such as messages and incoming caller information This action is called TTS Text To Speech 1 From the Home screen tap Settings Voice input and output Text to...

Page 180: ... the applications such as TalkBack 1 From the Home screen tap Settings Accessibility Note Initially it might be necessary to download accessibility applications from the Play Store 2 Download a suitable screen reader from Play Store For more information refer to Play Store on page 143 3 Return to the Accessibility menu and tap Accessibility to create a checkmark and activate the feature 4 Tap the ...

Page 181: ...del number firmware version baseband version kernal version and software build number To access phone information From the Home screen tap Settings About phone The following information displays Status displays the battery status the level of the battery percentage the phone number for this device the network connection signal strength mobile network type service state roaming status mobile networ...

Page 182: ...ate The Software Update feature enables you to use your phone to connect to the network and upload any new phone software directly to your phone The phone automatically updates with the latest available software when you access this option 1 From the Home screen tap Settings Software update Updates or Tap if it appears in the Status bar area tap it to be taken to the Software updated screen 2 Read...

Page 183: ...Wi Fi settings Enable this option to only download available updates via an active Wi Fi connection If disabled the device will begin available downloads via its T Mobile connection Cancel Tap this option to cancel the operation ...

Page 184: ...ies published have failed to show an association between exposure to radio frequency from a cell phone and health problems The low levels of RF cell phones emit while in use are in the microwave frequency range They also emit RF at substantially reduced time intervals when in the stand by mode Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects by heating tissue exposure to low level RF that does...

Page 185: ...or more than 5 000 people with brain tumors glioma and meningioma and a similar number of healthy controls Results of this study did NOT show that cell phones caused brain cancer In this study most people had no increased risk of brain cancer from using cell phones For people with the heaviest use of cell phones an average of more than hour per day every day for over 10 years the study suggested a...

Page 186: ... Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions the FDA has urged the cell phone industry to take a number of steps including the following Support needed research on possible biological effects of RF for the type of signal emitted by cell phones Design cell phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user and Cooperate in providing users of cell phones with ...

Page 187: ...t claim to shield the user from RF absorption use special phone cases while others involve nothing more than a metallic accessory attached to the phone Studies have shown that these products generally do not work as advertised Unlike hands free kits these so called shields may interfere with proper operation of the phone The phone may be forced to boost its power to compensate leading to an increa...

Page 188: ...nsmitter and receiver It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for Radio Frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission FCC of the U S Government These FCC RF exposure limits are derived from the recommendations of two expert organizations the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement NCRP and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Eng...

Page 189: ...0 cm from the body Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this mobile phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines The maximum SAR values for this model phone as reported in the FCC equipment authorization grant are WCDMA GSM EDGE The highest reported ...

Page 190: ...erence by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Commercial Mobile Alerting System CMAS This device is designed to receive wirel...

Page 191: ...e speaking know that you are driving and will suspend the call if necessary Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving Notice regarding legal restrictions on mounting this device in an automobile Laws in some states may prohibit mounting this device on or near the windshield of an automobile In other states the law may permit mounting this device only in specific locations in the aut...

Page 192: ... handle a damaged or leaking battery Do not let leaking battery fluid come in contact with your eyes skin or clothing For safe disposal options contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center Avoid dropping the cell phone Dropping the phone or the battery especially on a hard surface can potentially cause damage to the phone and battery If you suspect damage to the phone or battery take it ...

Page 193: ...ice batteries and accessories may not be available in your area We ve made it easy for you to recycle your old Samsung mobile device by working with respected take back companies in every state in the country Drop It Off You can drop off your Samsung branded mobile device and batteries for recycling at one of our numerous Samsung Recycling Direct SM locations A list of these locations may be found...

Page 194: ...ements Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guidelines FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 AD...

Page 195: ...rove GPS performance AGPS uses your wireless service provider s network and therefore airtime data charges and or additional charges may apply in accordance with your service plan Contact your wireless service provider for details Your Location Location based information includes information that can be used to determine the approximate location of a mobile device Mobile devices which are connecte...

Page 196: ...lls the mobile device must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless mobile device networks or when certain network services and or mobile device features are in use Check with local service providers To make an emergency call 1 If the mobile device is not on switch it on 2 From the Home screen tap The dialer is displayed...

Page 197: ...ampened in a mild soap and water solution Shock or vibration Do not drop knock or shake the mobile device Rough handling can break internal circuit boards Paint Do not paint the mobile device Paint can clog the device s moving parts or ventilation openings and prevent proper operation Responsible Listening Caution Avoid potential hearing loss Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to lo...

Page 198: ... up to block out noisy surroundings If you choose to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment use noise cancelling headphones to block out background environmental noise By blocking background environment noise noise cancelling headphones should allow you to hear the music at lower volumes than when using earbuds Limit the amount of time you listen As the volume increases less time is...

Page 199: ...reless mobile device and an implantable medical device such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator to avoid potential interference with the device Persons who have such devices Should ALWAYS keep the mobile device more than six 6 inches from their implantable medical device when the mobile device is turned ON Should not carry the mobile device in a breast pocket Should use the ea...

Page 200: ...uipment that has been added to your vehicle Posted Facilities Switch your mobile device off in any facility where posted notices require you to do so Potentially Explosive Environments Switch your mobile device off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even dea...

Page 201: ...ted mobile device successfully Trying out the mobile device with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs M Ratings Wireless mobile devices rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than mobile devices that are not labeled M4 is the better higher of the two ratings M ratings refer to enabling acoustic coup...

Page 202: ...n this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids It is important to try the different features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations using your hearing aid or cochlear implant to determine if you hear any interfering noise Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid compatibility If you have questions about return...

Page 203: ...service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted Check regularly that all wireless mobile device equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly When using a headset in dry environments static electricity can build up in the headset and cause a small quick...

Page 204: ... Co Ltd for software owned by Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and its affiliated companies and its third party suppliers and licensors that accompanies this EULA which includes computer software and may include associated media printed materials online or electronic documentation Software BY CLICKING THE I ACCEPT BUTTON OR IF YOU BYPASS OR OTHERWISE DISABLE THE I ACCEPT AND STILL INSTALL COPY DOWNLOAD ...

Page 205: ...other terms along with such upgrade To use Software identified as an upgrade you must first be licensed for the Software identified by Samsung as eligible for the upgrade After upgrading you may no longer use the Software that formed the basis for your upgrade eligibility 6 SOFTWARE TRANSFER You may not transfer this EULA or the rights to the Software granted herein to any third party unless it is...

Page 206: ...used by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such third party content products or services available on or through any such application Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that your use of any third party application is governed by such third party application provider s Terms of Use License Agreement Privacy Policy or other such agreement and that any information or personal data you pro...

Page 207: ... SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN OBTAINED BY PURCHASER FROM SAMSUNG SHALL BE DEEMED TO ALTER THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY REGARDING THIRD PARTY APPLICATIONS OR TO CREATE ANY WARRANTY 11 Limitation of Liability SAMSUNG WILL NOT B...

Page 208: ...sued prior to December 1 1995 are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS as provided for in FAR 48 CFR 52 227 14 JUNE 1987 or DFAR 48 CFR 252 227 7013 OCT 1988 as applicable 13 APPLICABLE LAW This EULA is governed by the laws of TEXAS without regard to conflicts of laws principles This EULA shall not be governed by the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods the application of whic...

Page 209: ...fo on promotions events and special offers on related products Review Samsung products and share your opinion Great deals on downloads Sign Up Now Customize your Samsung phone experience Activate product warranty Access to a personalized My Samsung Mobile account No monthly fees Scan this code to go directly to the registration page ...

Page 210: ...bers 75 Using Contacts List 68 Address Book Options 71 Alarm 131 Alerts AMBER 108 Imminent Extreme 108 Imminent Severe 108 Presidential 108 AMBER Alerts Disable 108 AMBER alerts 108 Android System Recovery 171 Applications AllShare 27 Calculator 27 Calendar 27 Camera 27 Clock 27 Contacts 28 Downloads 28 Email 28 Gallery 28 Gmail 28 Google Search 31 Google 28 Latitude 29 Maps 29 Memo 29 Messenger 2...

Page 211: ...unctions 47 3 WayCalling Multi PartyCalling 56 Address Book 49 Adjusting the Call Volume 54 Answering a Call 49 Call Back Missed Call 52 Call Duration 53 Call Log 51 Call Waiting 58 Correcting the Number 48 Dialing a Recent Number 48 Ending a Call 48 International Call 47 Making a Call 47 Manual Pause Dialing 48 Options During a Call 54 Putting a Call on Hold 55 Saving the Missed Call Number to Ad...

Page 212: ...8 Do cell phones pose a health hazard 180 Downloading New application 144 Downloads 133 E Email 109 Creating Additional Email Accounts 110 Switching Between Email Accounts 110 Synchronizing a Corporate Email Account 109 Emergency Alert Configuration 108 Emergency Alerts 107 Emergency Calls 192 Entering Text 59 Changing the Text Entry Mode 60 Using 123Sym Mode 62 Using Abc Mode 61 Using Android Key...

Page 213: ...62 Health and Safety Information 180 Home 25 Home key 36 Home Screen Overview 25 I Icons Application 27 Indicator 20 Icons description 20 In Call Options 54 International Call 47 Internet 114 Internet Email 109 J Joining Contacts 69 K Keypad Changing Text Input 60 L Landscape 59 Latitude 134 M Maps 135 Memo 137 Memory Card 44 Memory Card Installation 6 Menu key 36 Menu Navigation 36 Merge Calls 56...

Page 214: ...Playlist 84 Listening 81 Now Playing Screen 81 Options While Playing 82 Playing 81 Playing a Playlist 84 Searching for Music 80 Tab Options 82 Music File Extensions 3GP 76 AAC 76 AAC 76 eAAC 76 M4A 76 MP3 76 MP4 76 WMA 76 Music Player 76 adding music 78 creating a playlist 78 removing music 79 Mute 54 57 My Files 139 N Navigating Through Screens 33 Navigation 140 command keys 36 terms used 33 touc...

Page 215: ...g 193 Restricting Children s Access to Your Mobile device 198 S Safe Mode 15 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 189 Screen Home 25 Navigation 33 Screen Rotation 24 SD Card 45 Service Dialing Numbers 75 Settings enabling wireless network locations 164 Severe Alert Disable 108 Shortcuts Primary 26 SIM card installation 6 Installing 6 Smart Practices While Driving 186 Snooze 131 Social Hub 146 Sof...

Page 216: ...6 Features of Your Phone 16 Front View 16 Home 25 Rear View 18 Side Views 17 Unmute 54 Updates Check For 178 USB connection modes 126 USB connections as a mass storage device 126 USB settings as a mass storage device 126 mass storage device 126 Use GPS Satellites 136 Use Sensor Aiding 136 Use Wireless Networks 136 Use wireless networks 164 Using Favorites Adding Favorites 117 Deleting a Favorite 1...

Page 217: ...213 Wi Fi Activating 152 Manually Adding Network 153 WPS Button 153 Wi Fi Direct 121 153 World Clock Deleting an Entry 132 World clock 132 Y YouTube 150 Settings 151 ...

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