Samsung Galaxy S User manual

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user manual

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Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device.

This device will provide you with entertainment based on

Samsung’s exceptional technology and high standards.

This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device.

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• Please read all safety precautions and this manual carefully before using your device to ensure safe and proper use.

• The descriptions in this manual are based on the default settings of your device.

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Images and screenshots used in this user manual may differ in appearance from the actual product.

Content in this user manual may differ from the product, or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice.

Refer to www.samsung.com for the latest version of the user manual.

Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service provider.

Formatting and delivery of this user manual is based on Google Android operating systems and may vary depending on the user’s operating system.

Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by third-party applications.

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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the operating system may cause your device or applications to work improperly.

You may upgrade your device’s software by accessing www.samsung.com.

Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other contents provided in this device are licenced for limited use between Samsung and their respective owners.

Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws.

Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

Instructional icons

Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:

Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Caution—situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment

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Refer to—pages with related information; for example: ► p.12 (represents “see page 12”)

Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example:

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

Settings → About device (represents Settings, followed by About device)

[ ] Square brackets—device keys; for example: [ ]

(represents the Power/Reset/Lock key)

Copyright

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Trademarks

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SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.

The Android logo, Google Search

Google Mail

Google Talk

Bluetooth ®

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, Android Market ™

are trademarks of Google, Inc.

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is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth

SIG, Inc. worldwide.

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Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/ or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Windows Media Player

Microsoft Corporation.

Wi-Fi ®

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, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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DivX ® , DivX Certified ® , and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under licence.

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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO

DivX ® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. 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 videos.

DivX Certified ® to play DivX including premium content

® video up to 640x480,

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 menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration.

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Contents

Assembling ...........................................

11

Unpack ................................................................ 11

Install the battery ............................................. 12

Charge the battery ........................................... 13

Insert a memory card (optional) ................... 15

Attach a hand strap (optional) ...................... 17

Getting started .....................................

18

Turn your device on and off ........................... 18

Get to know your device ................................. 18

Use the touch screen ........................................ 21

Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys .. 23

Get to know the idle screen ........................... 23

Access applications .......................................... 26

Customise your device .................................... 27

Enter text ............................................................ 30

Download applications from Android

Market ................................................................. 32

Download files from the web ........................ 33

Synchronise data .............................................. 34

Entertainment ......................................

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Music .................................................................... 36

Contents 7

Videos .................................................................. 38

Camera ................................................................ 39

Gallery ................................................................. 47

FM Radio ............................................................. 49

Communication ...................................

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Google Mail ........................................................ 52

Email .................................................................... 54

Talk ....................................................................... 56

Social Hub ........................................................... 57

Personal information ..........................

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Contacts .............................................................. 58

Calendar .............................................................. 61

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Memo ................................................................... 62

Voice recorder .................................................... 63

Web ........................................................

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Internet ............................................................... 64

Maps .................................................................... 67

Latitude ............................................................... 69

Places ................................................................... 70

Navigation .......................................................... 71

YouTube .............................................................. 72

Samsung Apps .................................................. 73

Market ................................................................. 74

News & Weather ................................................ 74

Connectivity .........................................

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Bluetooth ............................................................ 76

Wi-Fi ..................................................................... 79

AllShare ............................................................... 80

TV connections .................................................. 83

PC connections .................................................. 84

VPN connections ............................................... 86

Tools .......................................................

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Clock .................................................................... 88

Calculator ............................................................ 89

Downloads ......................................................... 89

Google Search ................................................... 90

Kies air ................................................................. 90

My files ................................................................ 91

Quickoffice ......................................................... 92

Task manager .................................................... 93

Voice Search ....................................................... 94

Settings ..................................................

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Access the Settings menu ............................... 95

Wireless and networks .................................... 95

Sound .................................................................. 96

Display ................................................................. 96

Location and security ...................................... 97

Applications ....................................................... 98

Contents 9

Accounts and sync ............................................ 99

Privacy ................................................................. 99

SD card and device storage ............................ 99

Locale and text ............................................... 100

Voice input and output ................................ 101

Accessibility ..................................................... 102

Dock settings .................................................. 102

Date and time ................................................. 102

About device ................................................... 102

Troubleshooting ................................

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Safety precautions .............................

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Index ....................................................

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Assembling

Unpack

Check your product box for the following items:

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Device

Battery

Quick start guide

Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty.

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The items supplied with your device may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider.

You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

The supplied accessories perform best for your device.

Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be compatible with your device.

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Install the battery

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If the device is on, press and hold [

Power off → OK to turn it off.

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Remove the back cover.

] and select

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Insert the battery.

Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.

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Replace the back cover.

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Charge the battery

Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery.

You can charge the device with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable.

Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.

Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device.

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When your battery is low, the device will emit a warning tone and display a low battery message.

The battery icon will also be empty. If the battery level becomes too low, the device will automatically power off. Recharge your battery to continue using your device.

If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot turn on the device, even with the travel adapter connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before you try to turn on the device.

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Charge with a travel adapter

Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack.

Connecting the travel adapter improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

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Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet.

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You can use the device while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.

While the device is charging, the touch screen may not function due to an unstable power supply. If this happens, unplug the travel adapter from the device.

• While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance.

• If your device is not charging properly, bring your device and the charger to a Samsung Service

Centre.

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When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the device and then from the power outlet.

Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the device.

To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in use. The travel adapter does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the travel adapter from the outlet to interrupt the power supply. The travel adapter should remain close to the socket when in use.

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Charge with a USB cable

Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.

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Plug one end (micro-USB) of the USB cable into the multifunction jack.

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Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on a PC.

Depending on the type of USB cable you are using, it may take some time before charging begins.

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When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no longer moving), unplug the USB cable from the device and then from the PC.

Insert a memory card (optional)

To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your device accepts microSD microSDHC type).

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memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and

Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card.

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Your device supports only the FAT file structure for memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with a different file structure, your device will ask you to reformat the memory card.

Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of memory cards.

When you insert a memory card in your device, the file directory of the memory card will appear in the /sdcard/external_sd folder.

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Remove the back cover and the battery.

Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.

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Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place.

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Replace the battery and the back cover.

Remove the memory card

Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.

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In Idle mode, select → Settings → SD card and

device storage → Unmount SD card → OK.

Remove the back cover and the battery.

Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the device.

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Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.

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Remove the memory card.

Replace the battery and the back cover.

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Format the memory card

Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device.

In Idle mode, select → Settings → SD card and device

storage → Unmount SD card → OK → Format SD Card →

Format SD card → Erase everything.

Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on your device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions.

Attach a hand strap (optional)

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Remove the back cover.

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Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection.

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Replace the back cover.

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Getting started

Turn your device on and off

To turn on your device, press and hold [ ].

To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and select

Power off → OK.

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Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

To use your device's non-network services only, switch to Flight mode. Press and hold [ ] and select Flight mode.

Get to know your device

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Device layout

Earpiece

Front camera lens

Home key

Touch screen

Menu key

Headset jack

Back key

Multifunction jack

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Rear camera lens

Power/Reset/

Lock key

Volume key

Speaker

Back cover

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Keys

Key

Power/

Reset

Lock

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Menu

Home

Function

Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus

(press and hold); Reset the device

(press and hold for 8-10 seconds and release); Lock the touch screen.

Open a list of options available on the current screen; In Idle mode, open the Google search application (press and hold); Open the search input window while using some applications (press and hold).

Return to the idle screen; Open the list of recent applications

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Key

Back

Function

Return to the previous screen.

Volume Adjust the device’s volume.

1. If your device has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes, you may need to reset the device to regain functionality.

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Indicator icons

Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider.

Icon Definition

Open WLANs available

WLAN connected

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AllShare in progress

Kies air in progress

Bluetooth activated

Paired with a Bluetooth-enabled phone or stereo headset

GPS activated

Synchronised with the web

Uploading data

Downloading data

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Icon Definition

Connected to PC

New email message

New Google Mail

Alarm activated

Event notification

Silent mode activated

Flight mode activated

Vibration mode activated

Music playback in progress

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10:00

Definition

Music playback paused

FM radio turned on in the background

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

Current time

Use the touch screen

Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen.


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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 the touch screen to malfunction.

Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with water. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

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For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your device.

Your touch screen has a layer that detects small electrical charges emitted by the human body.

For best performance, tap the touch screen with your fingertip. The touch screen will not react to touches of sharp tools, such as a stylus or pen.

Control your touch screen with the following actions:

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Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a menu, option, or application.

Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than

2 seconds to open a pop-up option list.

Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to move to items on lists.

Drag and drop: Tap and hold your finger on an item, and then drag your finger to move the item.

Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom in or out while viewing photos or web pages.

Pinch: Place two fingers far apart, and then pinch them together.

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Your device turns off the touch screen when you do not use the device for a specified period. To turn on the screen, press [ ] or the Home key.

You can adjust the backlight time. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings →

Display → Screen timeout.

Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys

You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted device operations.

To lock, press [ ]. To unlock, turn on the screen by pressing [ ] or the Home key and then flick the grey window with your finger.

You can activate the screen lock feature to prevent others from using or accessing your personal data and information saved in your device. ►

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Get to know the idle screen

When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen. From the idle screen, you can view your device’s status and access applications.

The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen.

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Add items to the idle screen

You can customise the idle screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To add items to the idle screen,

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Press [ ] → Add or tap and hold the empty area on the idle screen.


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Select the item category → an item:

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Widgets : Add widgets. Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your idle screen.

Shortcuts : Add shortcuts to items, such as applications, bookmarks, and contacts.

Folders : Create a new folder or add folders for your contacts.

Wallpapers : Set a background image.

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Move items on the idle screen

Tap and hold an item to move until the item appears grey.

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Drag the item to the location you want.

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Remove items from the idle screen

Tap and hold an item to remove.

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The trash bin appears at the bottom of the idle screen.

Drag the item to the trash bin.

When the item turns red, release the item.

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Use the notifications panel

In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator icons area and drag your finger down to open the notifications panel. You can activate or deactivate wireless connection features and access a list of notifications, such as new email messages, upcoming events, and processing status. To hide the panel, drag the bottom of the list up.

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From the notifications panel, you can use the following options:

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Sound /Vibration: Activate or deactivate Vibration mode.

• Auto rotation : Activate or deactivate the auto rotation.

Available options may vary depending on your region or service provider.

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Add or remove panels to the idle screen

You can add or remove panels of the idle screen to organise widgets according to your preferences and needs.

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In Idle mode, press [ ] → Edit.

You can also place your two fingers on the screen and pinch to switch to Edit mode.

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Add or remove panels by using the following features:

• To remove a panel, tap and hold the thumbnail of a panel and drag it to the trash bin at the bottom of the screen.

To add a new panel, select .

To change the order of the panels, tap and hold the thumbnail of a panel and drag it to the location you want.

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When you are finished, press [ ].


Access applications

To access your device’s applications,

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In Idle mode, select to access the application list.

Scroll left or right to another application screen.

Select an application.

• When you use applications provided by Google, you must have a Google account. If you do not have a Google account, sign up for a Google account.

• You can add a shortcut to an application by tapping and holding the application icon from the application list. You can move the icon to the location you want on the idle screen.

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Press [ ] to return to the previous screen; Press the

Home key to return to the idle screen.

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Before using location services, such as map and navigation applications, or internet services, ensure that the wireless connection is active.

Your device has a built-in motion sensor that detects its orientation. If you rotate the device while using some features, the interface will automatically switch to landscape view. To set the interface to keep the orientation when you rotate the device, select Settings → Display → Auto-

rotate screen.

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Organise applications

You can reorganise the applications in the application list by changing their order or grouping them into categories to suit your preferences and needs.

In the application list, press [

Tap and hold an application.

] → Edit.

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Drag the application icon to the location you want.

You can move an application icon to another main menu screen.

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Press [ ] → Save.

To change the order of the main menu screens,

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In the application list, place your two fingers on the screen and pinch.

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Tap and hold the thumbnail of a screen and drag it to the location you want.

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Access recent applications

Press and hold the Home key to open the list of applications you have accessed recently.

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Select an application to access.

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Use the task manager

Your device is a multitasking device. It can run more than one application at the same time. However, multitasking may cause hang-ups, freezing, memory problems, or additional power consumption. To avoid these problems, end unnecessary programs using the task manager.

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In Idle mode, open the application list and select Task

manager → Active applications.

The list of all the applications currently running on your device appears.

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To close an application, select End.

To close all active applications, select End all.

Customise your device

Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences.


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Set the current time and date


Settings → Date and time.

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Set the time and date and change other options.

Turn on or off the touch tone

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings

→ Sound → Audible selection.

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Adjust the volume of the device

Press the Volume key up or down to adjust the device volume.

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Switch to Silent mode

To mute or unmute your device, do one of the following:

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Open the notifications panel from the top of the screen and select Sound.

Press and hold [ ] and select Silent mode.

You can set the device to alert you to various events in Silent mode. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Sound → Vibrate →

Always or Only in Silent mode. When you switch to

Silent mode, will appear in place of .

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Activate animation for switching windows


→ Display → Animation → Some animations or All

animations.

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Select a wallpaper for the idle screen

In Idle mode, press [

Select an image.

Select

] → Wallpaper → an option.

Save or Set wallpaper.

Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device.

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Adjust the brightness of the display

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Settings → Display → Brightness.

Drag the slider to adjust the level of brightness.

Select OK.

The brightness level of the display will affect how quickly the device consumes battery power.

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Set a screen lock

You can lock the touch screen with an unlock pattern or password to prevent unauthorised people from using the device without your permission.

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Once you set a screen lock, your device will require an unlock code each time you turn it on or unlock the touch screen.

If you forget your pattern or password, bring your device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.

Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security codes or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.

Set an unlock pattern

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Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock

→ Pattern.


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See the on-screen instructions and example patterns and select Next.

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Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at least 4 dots.

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Select Continue.

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Draw the pattern again to confirm.

Select Confirm.

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Set an unlock PIN code

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→ PIN.

Enter a new PIN (numeric) and select Continue.

Enter the PIN again and select OK.

Set an unlock password

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→ Password.

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Enter a new password (alphanumeric) and select

Continue.

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Enter the password again and select OK.

Enter text

You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen.

You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages. ►

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Enter text using the Samsung keypad

Select → Portrait keypad types and select a text input method.

You can select one of key input methods (QWERTY or

3x4 keypads) or handwriting input methods.

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Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on the screen.

You can also use the following keys:

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Number Function

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Change case.

Switch between Number/Symbol mode and

ABC mode.

Enter text by voice; This icon is available only when you activate the voice input feature for the Samsung keypad.

• This feature is available only when the wireless connection is active.

• This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language.

Clear your input.

Start a new line.


Number Function

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Access the keypad settings; Change the keyboard type (tap and hold).

Insert a space.

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Copy and paste text

While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications.

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Place the cursor on the text you want to copy.

Select .

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Select

Drag

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or to select the text you want.

Select to copy, or to cut the text onto the clipboard.

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In another application, place the cursor where you want to paste the text.

Select → to insert the text from the clipboard into the text field.

Download applications from

Android Market

Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications.

Android Market provides you an easy and quick way to shop for games and mobile applications.

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This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

Your device will save user files from downloaded applications to the internal memory.

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Install an application

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Market.

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Select Accept when the terms and conditions appear.

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Search for a file or application and download it.

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Uninstall an application

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From the Android Market home screen, select My

apps.

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Select the item you want to delete.

Select Uninstall → OK.

Download files from the web

Files you download from the web can include viruses that will damage your device. To lessen your risk, only download files from sources you trust.

Some media files include Digital Rights

Management to protect copyrights. This protection may prevent you from downloading, copying, modifying, or transferring some files.

To download files from the web,

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In Idle mode, select .

Search for a file or application and download it.

To install applications downloaded from websites other than Android Market, you must select Settings →

Applications → Unknown sources → OK.


Synchronise data

You can synchronise data with various web servers and back up or restore your data.

Once the synchronisation is completed, your device stays connected to the web. If any change is made on the web, the updated information will appear on your device and will automatically begin synchronisation, and vice versa.


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Set up a server account

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Settings → Accounts and sync.

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Select Add account → an account type.

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Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.

For online community services, such as Facebook or

MySpace, enter your user name and password and select Log in.

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Activate automatic sync

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Select Auto-sync.

Select an account.

Select the applications you want to synchronise.

To exclude applications from automatic synchronisation, clear the check boxes next to the applications you want.

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Synchronise data manually



Select an account.

Press [ ] → Sync now. Your device will start synchronising the data you set for synchronisation.


Entertainment

Music

Learn to listen to your favourite music while on the go with the music player. The music player supports the following file formats: mp3, ogg, aac, wma, flac.

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Some file formats are not supported depending on the software of the device.

If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files.

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Add music files to your device

Start by transferring files to your device or memory card:

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Download from the wireless web. ►

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Download from a PC with Samsung Kies. ►

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Receive via Bluetooth. ►

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Copy to your memory card. ►

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Synchronise with Windows Media Player 11. ►

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Play music

After transferring music files to your device or memory card,


Select a music category → a music file.

Control playback with the following keys:

Icon Function

Select a sound effect.

Adjust the volume.

Activate Shuffle mode.

Select a section you want to repeat.

Icon Function

Change the repeat mode (off, repeating all files, or repeating a file).

Restart playback; Skip backward (tap within 2 seconds); Scan backward in a file (tap and hold).

Pause playback; Select to resume playback.

Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (tap and hold).

You can control the music player with a headset. In

Idle mode, press and hold the headset button to launch the music player. Press the headset button to start or pause playback.

While playing music, use the following options:

• To add a music file to the quick list, press [

quick list.

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To listen to music via a Bluetooth headset, press [ ] →

Via Bluetooth. You cannot use this option when you connect a headset to your device.

] → Share music To send a music file to others, press [

via.

To add a music file to a playlist, press [

playlist.

] → Add to

›

Create a playlist

1

2

In Idle mode, select

Select playlists.

Press [ ] → Create.

.

3

4

5

Select Add music.

6

Enter a title for your new playlist and select Save.

Select the files you want to include and select Add.

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Add songs to the quick list

You can add songs to the quick list and save them as a playlist. During playback, press [ ] → Add to quick list to add the current song to the quick list.

To go to the quick list, from the music player main screen, select Playlists → Quick list. To save the quick list as a playlist, press [ ] → Save as playlist.

1

2

3

›

Customise music player settings


Press [ ] → Settings.

.

Adjust the following settings to customise your music player:

Option

SoundAlive

Play speed

Function

Select a sound effect.

Set the speed of music playback.

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Option

Music menu

Function

Select music categories to display on the music library screen.

1

2

3

Videos

Learn to use the video player to play various kinds of videos. The video player supports the following file formats: 3gp, mp4, avi, wmv, flv, mkv (Codec: MPEG4,

H.263, Sorenson H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX

•

® ).


• If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files.


Select a video to play.

.

Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view.

4

Control playback with the following icons:

Icon Function

Change a ratio of the video screen.

Adjust the brightness of the screen.

Skip backward; Scan backward in a file

(tap and hold).

Pause playback; Select to resume playback.

Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (tap and hold).

Adjust the volume.

Stop playback and return to the playlist.

Camera

Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 pixels

(2 megapixels) and videos at resolutions up to 640 x 480 pixels.

•

•

•

•

The camera interface appears only in the landscape orientation.

Tap the screen to hide or display icons in the viewfinder.

The camera automatically turns off when you do not use it for a specified period.

The memory capacity may differ depending on the shooting scene or shooting conditions.

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2

3

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Capture a photo


Camera.


Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments.

1

2 6

3

4

5

7

8

6

7

4

5

8

Number Function

1

2

Check the camera status and settings.

• : Resolution

• : Exposure metre type

• : Number of photos you can take (according to available memory)

• : Default storage location

Switch between the front and rear camera lenses.

3 Change the shooting mode.

Change the scene mode.

Change the camera settings.

Switch to the camcorder.

Capture a photo.

View the photo you captured last.

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Select to take a photo.

The photo is saved automatically.

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•

After taking photos, select to view the taken photos.

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•

•

To view more photos, scroll left or right.

To zoom in or out, tap the screen and select or .

You can also tap the screen with two fingers and spread them apart (move your fingers closer together to zoom out) or double-tap the screen.

To send a photo to others, select Share.

To set a photo as wallpaper or an ID image for a contact, select Set as.

To delete a photo, select Delete.

4

5

2

3

›

Capture a photo by using a preset option for night

Your camera provides you with a predefined setting when you take photos at night. Select the night mode that uses an extended exposure.

1


Camera.


Select

Make any necessary adjustments.

Select

→ Night.

to take a photo.

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5

2

3

›

Capture a series of photos

You can easily take a series of photos of moving subjects.

This is useful when you are photographing children at play or a sporting event.

1


Camera.


Select → Continuous.


Tap and hold . The camera will continue to take photos until you release the key.

4

5

2

3

6

›

Capture a panoramic photo

You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama shooting mode. This mode is convenient for photographing landscapes.

1


Camera.


Select


Select

→ Panorama.

to take the first photo.

Slowly move the device 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 next photo.

7

Repeat step 6 to complete the panoramic photo.

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5

2

3

6

›

Capture a photo in Smile shot mode

Your camera can recognise people’s faces and help you take photos of their smiling faces.

1


Camera.


Select


Select .

→ Smile shot.

Aim the camera lens at your subject.

Your device recognises people in an image and detects their smiles. When the subject smiles, the device automatically takes a photo.

4

5

2

3

›

Capture a photo in Self shot mode

You can take photos of yourself conveniently using the front camera lens.

1


Camera.


Select


Select

.

to take a photo.

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Customise camera settings

Before taking a photo, select → to access the following options:

Option

Timer

Resolution

White balance

Function

Select the length of the delay before the camera takes a photo.

Change the resolution option.

Adjust the colour balance according to lighting conditions.

Apply a special effect.

Effects

Metering Select a type of exposure metre.

Image quality Set the quality level for your photos.

Brightness Adjust the brightness.

Before taking a photo, select → to access the following settings:

Setting

Guidelines

GPS

Review

Function

Display the guidelines on the preview screen.

Set the camera to include location information for your photos.

To improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed, such as between buildings or in lowlying areas, or in poor weather conditions.

Set the camera to display the taken image.

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Setting

Shutter sound

Storage

Reset

Function

Set the camera shutter to make a sound when capturing a photo.

Select a memory location for storing captured photos.

Reset menus and shooting options.

1

2

3

›

Record a video


Camera.


Select to switch to the camcorder.

4

Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments.

1

4

2

3

5

6

Number Function

1

Check the camcorder status and settings.

• : Resolution

• : Length of video that can be recorded (according to available memory)

• : Default storage location

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Number Function

2

3

Adjust the brightness; Select + to increase or - to decrease.

Change the camcorder settings.

4

5

6

Switch to the camera.

Record a video.

View the video you recorded last.

5

6

Select to start recording.

Select to stop recording.

The video is saved automatically.

The camera may not be able to properly record videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed.

•

•

•

•

After recording videos, select to view the recorded videos.

To view more videos, scroll left or right.

To send a video to others, select Share.

To play a video, select Play.

To delete a video, select Delete.

›

Customise camcorder settings

Before recording a video, select → to access the following options:

Option

Timer

Resolution

White balance

Effects

Function

Select the length of the delay before the camera starts recording a video.

Change the resolution option.

Adjust the colour balance according to lighting conditions.

Apply a special effect.

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Option

Video quality

Function

Set the quality level for your videos.

Before recording a video, select → to access the following settings:

Setting

Guidelines

Function

Display the guidelines on the preview screen.

Audio recording Turn the audio on or off.

Review

Storage

Reset

Set the camera to display the recorded video.

Select a memory location for storing recorded videos.

Reset menus and shooting options.

Gallery

Learn to view photos and play videos saved on your memory card.

›

Supported file formats

Type Format

Image

Video

Extension: bmp, gif, jpg, png

•

•

Extension: 3gp, mp4, avi, wmv, flv, mkv

Codec: MPEG4, H.263, Sorenson

H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX ®

•

•


If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files.

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3

1

View a photo


Gallery.

4

›

Select a folder.

To change the view mode, select right of the screen.

Select a photo (with no icon) to view.

or at the top

While viewing a photo, use the following options:

•

•

To view more photos, scroll left or right.

To zoom in or out, select or . You can also tap the screen with two fingers and spread them apart (move your fingers closer together to zoom out) or double-tap the screen.

•

•

•

•

To start a slideshow in the selected folder, select

Slideshow. Tap the screen to stop the slideshow.

To send a photo to others, select Menu → Share → an option.

To delete a photo, select Menu → Delete → Confirm

deletions.

-

-

-

-

To use additional features, select Menu → More and select one of the following options:

-

Details

Set as

Crop

: View photo details.

: Set a photo as wallpaper or an image for a contact.

: Crop an image from a photo.

Rotate left : Rotate a photo anti-clockwise.

Rotate right : Rotate a photo clockwise.

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4

5

2

3

›

Play a video


Gallery.

Select a folder.

Select a video (with the icon) to play.


Control playback with the virtual keys. ►

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Share images or videos

1


Gallery.

2

3

Select a folder.

Press [

Select

] and select image or video files.

4

Share → a sharing option.

FM Radio

Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna.

1

2

›

Listen to the FM radio

Plug a headset into the device.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select FM

Radio.

The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically.

The first time you turn on the FM radio, it will start automatic tuning.

3

Select the radio station you want from the all station list and press [ ] to return to the FM radio screen.

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4

Control the FM radio with the following keys:

1 5

2

3 3

4

Number Function

1

2

3

Turn the FM radio on or off.

Fine-tune the frequency.

Search for an available radio station.

Number Function

4

5

Add the current radio station to the favourites list.

Adjust the volume.

1

2

›

Save a radio station automatically



Radio.

3

Press [ ] → Scan → a scanning option.

The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically.

4

Select the radio station you want from the all station list and press [ ] to return to the FM radio screen.

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3

3

4

1

›

1

2

›

Add a radio station to the favourites list



Radio.

Scroll to the radio station you want.

Select + to add to the favourites list.

Customise FM radio settings


Radio.


Adjust the following settings to customise your FM radio:

Option

Region

Function

Select your region.

Option

Background playing

Show

Station ID

Alternative frequency

FM auto off

Function

Set whether or not to run the FM radio in the background while using other applications. If this feature is on, you can control the FM radio from the notifications panel.

Set whether or not to show the station ID on the FM radio screen;

Station IDs are available only from radio stations that provide this information.

Set whether or not the FM radio attempts to retune a radio station when the signal is weak.

Set the FM radio to automatically turn off after a specified length of time.

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Communication

Google Mail

You can retrieve new email messages from Google Mail to your Inbox. When you access this application, the Inbox screen appears. The total number of unread messages displays in the title bar and unread messages display in bold.

™

•

•


This Google Mail menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider.

1

›

5

6

3

4

7

1

›

Send an email message


Google Mail.

2

If you are launching this application for the first time, select OK.

Press [

Select

] → Compose.

Enter a name or address in the recipient field.

Enter a subject and message.

To attach an image file, press [

to send the message.

View email messages

] → Attach → a file.


Google Mail.

2

Select an email message.

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•

•

•

•

From the message view, use the following options:

•

•

•

To reply to the message, select .

To reply to the message including all recipients, select

→ Reply all.

To forward the message to other people, select

Forward.

→

To add a star to the message, select

To view an attachment, select

.

Preview. To save it to your memory card, select Download.

To archive the message, select Archive.

To delete the message, select Delete.

To move to the previous or next message, select

.

or

›

Organise email by labels

You can organise your email by labelling your messages or adding stars to mark important messages. You can sort messages by label filter.

Add a label to a message

1

2

3

From the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message.

Select Change labels.

Select a label to add and select OK.

Filter messages

1

From the Inbox screen, press [

2

] → Go to labels.

Select the label of the messages you want to view.

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Email

Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or company email account.

›

Set up an email account

1


Email.

2

3

Enter your email address and password.

Select Next (for general email accounts) or Manual

setup (for other company email accounts).

4

Follow the on-screen instructions.

When you are finished setting up the email account, the email messages are downloaded to your device. If you have created more than two accounts, you can switch between email accounts; Press [ ] → Accounts and select one you want to retrieve messages from.

›

Send an email message

1

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email

→ an email account.

2

Press [

Select

] → Compose.

3

Contacts.

You can enter an email address manually or select one from the logs or contact groups by selecting another option.

4

Select contacts and select Add.

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6

Select the Cc/Bcc field and add more recipients.

7

8

Select the subject field and enter a subject.

Select the text input field and enter your email text.

Select Attach and attach a file.

You can select a file from the file list or create a new photo, video, or sound.

9

Select Send to send the message.

If you are offline, the message will be held in the message thread list until you are online.

›

View an email message

When you open an email account, you can view previously retrieved emails offline or connect to the email server to view new messages. After retrieving email messages, you can view them offline.

1

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email

→ an email account.

2

3

Press [ ] → Refresh to update the message list.

Select an email message.

•

•

From the message view, use the following options:

•

•

•

•

To reply to the message, press [ ] → Reply.

To forward the message to other people, press [

Forward.

To delete the message, press [ ] → Delete.

] →

To move the message to another folder, press [

Move to folder.

To load images from the message, press [

pictures.

] →

] → Show

To view an attachment, select the attachment item. To save it to your memory card, select .

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Talk

Learn to chat with friends and family via Google Talk ™ .


2

3

1

›

Add friends to your friend list

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Talk.

The friend list shows all of your Google Talk contacts at a glance.

Press [ ] → Add friend.

Enter an email address of the friend and select Send

invitation.

When your friend accepts the invitation, the friend is added to your friend list.

1

2

›

Start a chat

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Talk.

Select a friend from the friend list. The chat screen opens.

3

Enter your message and select Send.

To insert emoticons, press [ ] → More → Insert

smiley.

4

To switch between active chats, press [

chats.

] → Switch

5

To end the chat, press [ ] → End chat.

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Social Hub

Learn to access Social Hub ™ , the integrated communication application for Social Network Service

(SNS), email, instant messages, contacts or calendar information. Visit socialhub.samsungapps.com for more details.

1


Social Hub.

2

Check and use contents delivered from Social Hub.

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Personal information

Contacts

Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts.

2

3

1

›

Create a contact


Contacts.

Select .

Select a memory location.

If you have more than one account, select an account to which you want to add the contact.

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Enter contact information.

To add a new item, select . To delete an item, select .

5

Select Save to add the contact to memory.

1

2

3

›

Find a contact


Contacts.

Scroll up or down on the contact list.

Select a contact’s name.

Once you find a contact, you can:

•

• send an email message by selecting an email address.

edit the contact information by pressing [ ] → Edit.

›

Create your namecard

1


Contacts.

2

3

4

Press [ ] → My profile.

Enter your own personal details.

Select Save.

You can send your namecard by attaching it to an email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature.

›

Retrieve contacts from your community accounts

You can view the list of community website accounts and select an account to add a contact from the website to your device contacts.

2

3

1


Contacts.

2

3

Press [ ] → Get friends.

Select an account.

›

Create a group of contacts

By creating groups of contacts, you can manage multiple contacts and send email to an entire group. Start by creating a group.

1


Contacts → Groups.

Press [ ] → Create.

Enter a name for the group and select Save.

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3

›

Import or export contacts

To import contact files (in vcf format) from a memory card to your device,

1


Contacts.

Press [ ] → Import/Export → Import from SD card.

Select a memory location.

If you have more than one account, select an account to which you want to add the contact.

4

Select an option for importing a single contact file, multiple contact files, or all contact files, and select OK.

5

Select contact files to import and select OK.

To export contacts from your device to a memory card,

1


Contacts.

2

Press [

Select

] → Import/Export → Export to SD card.

3

Yes to confirm.

›

View social network activities

You can view the recent activities of contacts in social network services, such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Contacts

→ Activities.


Calendar

Learn to create and manage daily, weekly or monthly events, and set alarms to remind yourself of important events.

›

Create an event

1


Calendar.

2

3

4

Press [ ] → More → Create.

Enter the details of the event as required.

Select Done.

›

View events

To change the calendar view,

1


Calendar.

2

Press [ ] and select a view mode.

To view events of a specific date,

1


Calendar.

2

Select a date on the calendar.

• To move to a specific day by entering a date manually, press [ ] → More → Go to, enter the date by selecting + or -, and select Set.

• To select today’s date, press [ ] → Today.

3

Select an event to view its details.


›

Stop an event alarm

If you set an alarm for a calendar event, the event alarm icon will appear at the specified time.

1

Open the notifications panel from the top of the screen.

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

Learn to record important information to save and view at a later date.

1

›

›

Create a memo

1


Memo.

2

Select Create memo or press [ ] → Create.

Enter your memo text.

3

4

Press [ ] to hide the keypad.

5

6

Select a colour to change a background colour.

Select Save.

View memos


Memo.


2

Select a memo to view its details.

•

•

To edit the memo, select

To delete the memo, select

.

→ OK.

You can send the memo to others by tapping and holding the memo and selecting Send via → an option.

Voice recorder

Learn to operate your device’s voice recorder.

›

Record a voice memo

1

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Voice

recorder.

2

Select Record to start recording.

3

4

Speak into the microphone.

5

When you are finished recording a memo, select Stop.

Your memo is saved automatically.

To record more voice memos, select Record from the bottom of the screen.

1

3

›

Play a voice memo


recorder.

2

Select List.

Select a voice memo to play.

You can send the voice memo to others by pressing

[ ] → Share → an option.


Web

Web services require a data connection.

Internet

Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages.

•

•

The web browser menu may be labelled differently depending on your region or service provider.

Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider.

1

›

Browse web pages

In Idle mode, select homepage.

to launch a specified

To access a specific web page, select the URL input field, enter the web address of the web page, and select .

2

Navigate web pages with the following keys:

1 2

The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider.

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Number Function

1

2

Enter the web address of a web page to access.

Open a list of saved bookmarks, frequently visited pages and recent internet history.

•

•

While browsing the web page, use the following options:

•

•

To zoom in or out, double-tap the screen. You can also use the two finger zoom; Place your two fingers on the screen and slowly pinch or spread apart.

To open a new window, press [ ] → New window.

To view the currently active windows, press [ ] →

Windows. You can open multiple pages and switch back and forth between them.

To reload the current web page, press [ ] → Refresh.

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

To go to the next page in history, press [

To bookmark the current web page, press [

bookmark.

] → Forward.

] → Add

To add a shortcut to the current web page to the idle screen, press [ ] → More → Add shortcut to Home.

To search for text on the web page, press [

Find on page.

] → More →

To view web page details, press [

info.

To view the download history, press [

Downloads.

] → More → Page

To send the web address of the web page to others, press [ ] → More → Share page.

] → More →

To customise browser settings, press [

Settings.

] → More →

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Bookmark your favourite web pages

If you know the web address of a web page, you can manually add a bookmark. To add a bookmark,

1

2


Select

Select

page.

→ Bookmarks.

3

Add or press [ ] → Bookmark last-viewed

4

5

Enter a page title and a web address.

Select OK.

•

•

•

•

From the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark and use the following options:

•

•

•

•

To open the web page in the current window, select

Open.

To open the web page in a new window, select Open in

new window.

To edit the bookmark details, select Edit bookmark.

To add the bookmark shortcut to the idle screen, select

Add shortcut to Home.

To send the web address of the web page to others, select Share link.

To copy the web address of the web page, select Copy

link URL.

To delete the bookmark, select Delete bookmark.

To use the web page as your homepage of the browser, select Set as homepage.

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1

2

3

›

Access the frequently visited pages or the recent history


Select

.

→ Most visited or History.

Select a web page to access.

You can add a web page to the bookmark list by selecting the star icon on the right.

Maps

Learn to use Google Maps ™ to find your location, search the map for streets, cities, or countries, and get directions.

To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions:

•

•

•

• between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, or inside buildings in poor weather around high voltage or electromagnetic fields in a vehicle with sun protection film

Do not touch the internal antenna area or cover this area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions.

•

•


Before using location services, ensure that the wireless connection is active.

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Activate location services to use with

Google Maps

You must activate location services to find your location and search the map.

1


Settings → Location and security.

2

Adjust the following settings to activate location services:

Option

Use wireless networks

Use GPS satellites

Function

Set to use WLANs for finding your location.

Set to use the GPS satellite for finding your location.

3

4

1

›

Search for a specific location


Maps.

2

If you are launching this application for the first time, select OK to confirm.

The map will display your current location.

Press [ ] → Search or select .

Enter a keyword for the location and select

•

•

•

•

To zoom in or out, select or .

To search for a place around you, select

.

To search for a location by voice, select .

To view a list of all results for your search, select

.

.

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•

To add layers to the map, select .

To view your current location, select .

To add a star to the location, select the balloon of the location name → .

2

3

1

›

Get directions to a specific destination


Maps.

Press [ ] → Directions.

Enter the addresses of the starting location and the ending location.

To enter an address from your contact list or point the location on the map, select → Contacts or Point

on map.

4

5

6

7

Select a travel method (car, bus, or walk) and select Go.

Select a travel route to view details of your trip (if necessary).

Select .

The route is indicated on the map. To view only the single part of the route, select or .

When you are finished, press [ ] → Clear Map.

Latitude

Learn to share your location with your friends and view friends’ locations via Google Latitude ™ .

• This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

• Before using location services, ensure that the wireless connection is active.

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1


Latitude.

2

3

Select a friend you want to add, or enter an email address and select Add friends.

4

Select Yes.

When your friend accepts your invitation, you can share locations.

5

The device automatically joins Latitude.

Press

address.

→ Select from Contacts or Add via email

Press [ ] → See map.

Your friends’ locations are marked with their photos on the map.

3

4

Places

Learn to search for a place around you.

•

•



1


Places.

2

Select a category.

Your device searches for places around your current location that are related to the category.

Select a place name to view its details.

To view the place on the map, select Map.

To view the route to the place, select Directions.

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Navigation

Learn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show your destination with voice guidance.

•

•

•

Navigation maps, your current location, and other navigational data may differ from actual location information. You should always pay attention to road conditions, traffic, and any other factors that may affect your driving and follow all safety warnings and regulations while driving.



1


Navigation.

2

3

If you are launching this application for the first time, select Accept.

Enter your destination by using one of the following methods:

• Speak Destination : Speak your destination such as

“Navigate to destination.”

• Type Destination : Enter your destination with the virtual keypad.

• Contacts : Select your destination from addresses of your contacts.

• Starred Places : Select your destination from the list of your starred places.

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YouTube

Learn to view and upload videos via YouTube.


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2

3

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Watch videos


YouTube.

Select Accept to confirm, if you are launching this application for the first time.

Select a video from the list.

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5


Control playback with the following keys:

2

1

Number Function

1

Move to a point of the file by dragging the bar.

2 Change the quality of the display.

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Upload videos

1


YouTube.

2

8

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6

3

4

Press [ ] → Upload and select a video. Skip to 8.

If you want to upload new videos, select to turn on the camera.


Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.

Select to start recording.

Select

Select recorded.

to stop recording.

7

Save to upload the video that you have

Enter your user name and password and select Sign in.

Enter details of the upload and select Upload.

Samsung Apps

Samsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of applications directly to your device.

Featuring a wealth of games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, health related applications and more, Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice of mobile experience.

Your device gets smarter with fully optimised applications from Samsung Apps. Explore amazing applications and make your mobile life even better.

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The feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

For details, please visit www.samsungapps.com.

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Samsung Apps.

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3

If you are launching this application for the first time, select a region, and then read the terms and conditions and select Accept.

Search for and download applications as desired.

Market

You can download games or other applications from the

Android Market.


1


Market.

2

Search for a file and download it to the device. ►

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News & Weather

Learn to view the weather information and read top news and other news articles.

›

View the weather information

1

In Idle mode, open the application list and select News

& Weather.

2

Select Weather at the top of the screen.

Your device searches for your current location and displays the weather information.

You can change the location to view the weather information in another region. Press [ ] →

Settings → Weather settings and clear the check box next to Use My Location. Then select a location in Set location.

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3

1

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Read news articles

In Idle mode, open the application list and select News

& Weather.

Scroll left to a news topic at the top of the screen.

Select an article to open it.

To add news topics, press [ ] → Settings → News setting → Select news topics.

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Connectivity

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 10 m without requiring a physical connection.

You do not need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth. If the devices are within range of one another, you can exchange information between them even if they are located in different rooms.

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Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature.

Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured.

If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced.

Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your device.

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Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature

1


Settings → Wireless and networks → Bluetooth

settings.

2

Select Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature.

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2

3

1

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Find and pair with other Bluetoothenabled devices



settings → Scan devices.

Select a device.

Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select

OK. Alternatively, select Accept to match the PIN between your device and the device.

When the owner of the other device enters the same

PIN or accepts the connection, pairing is complete. If the pairing is successful, the device will automatically search for available services.

Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free car kits, may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000. If the other device has a PIN, you must enter it.

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Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature

Select a file or item, such as a contact, memo, or media file, from an appropriate application or My files.

2

Select an option for sending data via Bluetooth.

The method for selecting an option may vary by data type.

3

Search for and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device.

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Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature



settings → Discoverable.

Your device is visible to other Bluetooth devices for

120 seconds.

2

When prompted, enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select OK (if necessary).

3

Open the shortcut panel and select Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive data from the device (if necessary).

Received data is saved to the bluetooth folder.

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Make calls by pairing with a phone

You can make a call with your device when you pair it with a Bluetooth-enabled phone.

To use this feature, you must create a contact first.

To make a call,

1

Activate the Bluetooth feature on the phone to locate and pair with your device.

2

Search for contacts and make calls with your device.

While dialling, you can make the call from either of the paired devices by selecting a device from the pop-up window.

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Wi-Fi

Learn to use your device’s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network

(WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standards.

You can connect to the internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available.

Your device uses non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries. The

WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors in France.

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Activate the WLAN feature


→ Wireless and networks → Wi-Fi settings → Wi-Fi.

An active WLAN running in the background will consume battery power. To preserve battery power, activate the WLAN only when needed.

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Find and connect to a WLAN


Settings → Wireless and networks → Wi-Fi settings.

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2

3

4

The device will automatically search for available

WLANs.

Select a network under Wi-Fi networks.

Enter a password for the network (if necessary).

Select Connect.

Add a WLAN manually


Settings → Wireless and networks → Wi-Fi settings

→ Add Wi-Fi network.

2

Enter the SSID for the network and select the security type.

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3

Set the security settings depending on the selected security type.

4

Select Save.

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Connect to a WLAN using a Wi-Fi

Protected Setup (WPS)

Using WPS, you can connect to a secured network. To connect to a WLAN with a WPS button,

1

2

Select WPS button connection.

3



Press a WPS button on the access point within

2 minutes.

To connect to a WLAN with a WPS PIN,

1



2

Select a network indicated by the WPS icon and select

WPS PIN.

3

On the access point, enter the PIN and press the start button.

AllShare

Learn to use the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) service that enables you to share media files between

DLNA-enabled devices in your home over a WLAN.

You must first activate the WLAN feature and add a WLAN profile. ►

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3

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Customise DLNA settings for sharing media files

To allow other DLNA-enabled devices to access media files on your device, you must activate media sharing.

Some files may not play on the DLNA-enabled devices depending on the devices.

1


AllShare.


Adjust the following settings to customise the DLNA feature:

Option Function

Option Function

Share photos

Share music

Upload from other devices

Default memory

Turn on image sharing with other

DLNA-enabled devices.

Turn on music sharing with other

DLNA-enabled devices.

Set whether or not to accept the upload from other devices.

Select the default memory location for saving downloaded media files.

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4

1


AllShare.

2

Select My device.

Select a media category and a file.

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Play your files on another DLNAenabled device

Select a player—the one that will play the media file.

Playback begins at the selected player.

Control playback using icons of your device.

Playback may be buffered, depending on the network connection and the connected server.

4

5

Play files of one device on the other device

1


AllShare.

2

Select Remote device.

Your device automatically searches for DLNA-enabled devices.

3

Select a device as the media server—the one that contains media files.

Select a media category and a file.

Select a player—the one that will play the media file.

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Playback begins at the selected player.

Control playback using icons of your device.

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TV connections

Learn to use your device as a remote control for your

Samsung smart TV by connecting them via a WLAN connection. Once they are linked, you can also view live feeds on your device in Dual view mode.

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This feature is available only with TVs that support wireless remote controls.

Refer to the help menu to view a list of supported models.

When a Bluetooth headset is connected, the Dual

View mode is not supported.

The media volume in Dual view mode may differ depending on the channel.

1

Connect your device and a Samsung smart TV to a same WLAN AP.

2


Smart View.

3

If you connect your device to the TV for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions on the TV screen.

4

Select Settings to adjust the remote control settings.

Option Function

TV/BD Model

Region

Select your region for the TV and

Blu-ray Disc (BD) system.

5

Select TV Remote to control the TV or select Game

Control to control games.

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PC connections

Learn to connect your device to a PC with a USB cable in various USB connection modes. By connecting the device to a PC, you can synchronise files with Windows Media

Player, transfer data to and from your device directly and use the Samsung Kies program.

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Connect with Samsung Kies

Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website

(www.samsung.com/kies).

To use PC connections, you must deactivate USB debugging mode. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Applications → Development, and then clear the check box next to USB debugging.

1


Settings → Wireless and networks → USB settings

→ Samsung Kies.

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2

3

Press the Home key to return to Idle mode.

Using a USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC.

Samsung Kies will launch automatically.

If Samsung Kies does not automatically launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on your PC.

4

Copy files from the PC to the device.

Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information.

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Synchronise with Windows Media

Player

Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC.

1


Settings → Wireless and networks → USB settings

→ Media player.

2

Press the Home key to return to Idle mode.

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4

5

6

7

Using a USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC with Windows Media Player installed.

When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC.

Open Windows Media Player to synchronise music files.

Edit or enter your device’s name in the pop-up window

(if necessary).

Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list.

Start synchronisation.

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Connect as a mass storage 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 file directory of the memory card by using the device as a memory card reader.

The file directory of the memory card will appear as a removable disk, separate from the internal memory.

1

If you want to transfer files from or to a memory card, insert a memory card into the device.

2


Settings → Wireless and networks → USB settings

→ Mass storage.

3

Using a USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC.

4

When connected, select Turn on USB storage → OK.

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7

Open the folder to view files.

Copy files from the PC to the device or memory card.

When you are finished, select Turn off USB storage.

To disconnect the device from the PC, click the USB device icon on the Windows task bar and click the option to safely remove the mass storage device.

Then remove the USB cable from the PC. Otherwise, you may lose data stored on the memory card or damage the memory card.

VPN connections

You can create virtual private networks (VPN) and connect to your private network securely through a public network, such as the internet.

Your device should already be configured with internet access. If you have trouble accessing the internet, you need to edit connections. If you are not sure about the connection information to enter, ask your service provider.

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3

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Set up VPN connections


Settings → Wireless and networks → VPN settings

→ Add VPN.

Select a VPN type.

Customise the connection information.

Available options may vary depending on the VPN type.

Option

VPN name

Function

Enter a name of the VPN server.

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Option

Set VPN server

Function

Enter the IP address of the VPN server.

Enable

Encryption

Set IPsec preshared key

Enable L2TP secret

Set to encrypt the VPN server.

Enter a pre-shared key.

Set to use the L2TP secret password.

Set L2TP secret Enter the L2TP secret password.

Set user certificate

Select a user certificate that the

VPN server uses to identify you.

You can import certificates from the VPN server or download from the web.

Option

Set CA certificate

Function

Select a certificate authority

(CA) certificate that the VPN server uses to identify you. You can import certificates from the

VPN server or download from the web.

Enter the domain name server

(DNS) address.

DNS search domains

2

3

4

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1

When you are finished, press [ ] → Save.

Connect to a private network


Settings → Wireless and networks → VPN settings.

Select a private network to connect.

Enter the user name and password and select

Connect.

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Tools

Clock

Learn to use clock display on the Idle screen, and set and control alarms for important events.

1

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Use the clock display


Clock.

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While using the clock display, use the following features:

To create or delete an alarm, select .

To play a slideshow with photos in Gallery, select .

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To launch the music player, select

To return to the idle screen, select

.

.

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3

4

1

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Set a new alarm


Clock.

Press [ ] → Add alarm.

Set alarm details.

When you are finished, select Done.

The snooze feature sets the device to repeat the alarm after a specific length of time. To set the length of time for the snooze feature, press [ ] →

Settings → Snooze duration.

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Stop an alarm

When the alarm sounds,

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Select Dismiss to stop the alarm.

Select Snooze to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time.

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Delete an alarm

1

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Clock

→ .

2

3

Select alarms to delete.

Select Delete → OK.

Calculator

Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator.

1


Calculator.

2

Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations.

3

Press [ calculator.

] → Advanced panel to use scientific

Downloads

Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web.

1


Downloads.

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2

3

Select a download folder.

To open a downloaded file, select the log.

To delete a log, select the check box and then select

Delete.

Google Search

You can search for applications and files in your device and specific data on the web.

1


Google Search.

2

If you are launching this application for the first time, set whether or not to view the search history of your

Google account.

3

4

Enter a letter or a word of the data to search.

Select the item’s name you want to access.

Kies air

Kies air allows you to connect a PC to your device via a

WLAN. From the PC browser, you can view and control media files, contacts, messages, and any other data saved on your device.

1

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Customise Kies air settings

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Kies

air.

2


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3

Change the following options:

Option

Access request

Enable visibility

Time-out

Lock contents

Reset settings

Function

Set to receive authorisation requests from other devices while your device is connected to a PC.

Set the device to be visible to a PC.

Select the length of time the device waits before ending the connection.

Select the types of data that should not display on the PC browser.

Reset your settings to the factory default values.

1

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Connect a PC to your device via a WLAN

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Kies air → Start.

2

Enter the web address displayed by Kies air in the browser on your PC.

When connected, you will see your device data on the

PC’s web browser.

3

To end the connection, select Stop.

My files

Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images, videos, music, sound clips, and other types of files stored in your device and memory card.

1

In Idle mode, open the application list and select My

files.

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2

Select a folder.

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To move up one level in the file directory, select Up.

To return to the Home directory, select Home.

3

Select a file to open.

In a folder, press [ ] to use the following options:

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To send a file to others, select Share.

To create a new folder, select Create folder.

To delete files or folders, select Delete.

To change the view mode, select View by.

To sort files or folders, select List by.

To use additional features using a file, such as moving, copying or renaming option, select More.

Quickoffice

Learn to view Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF files on your device or memory card.

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Open a Quickoffice document

1


Quickoffice.

2

If you are launching this application for the first time, register as an online user or skip the registration.

3

4

Select a Quickoffice program.

Select SD Card → a document file.

To create and edit Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files, create a Quickoffice account and purchase a licence.

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Update Quickoffice

You can download program updates, new Quickoffice products, or special offers.

1


Quickoffice.

2

Select UPDATE.

Task manager

With the task manager, you can view currently running applications, package size of applications, and memory information, and monitor the RAM memory.

1

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Task

manager.

2

Use the following options:

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Active applications : View the list of all the applications currently running on your device.

Downloaded : View the total amount of memory used for applications installed on your device.

RAM manager : Check and manage the RAM memory for your device.

Storage : View the used and available memory on your device and memory card.

Help : View help information about extending battery life and RAM manager.

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Voice Search

Learn to use the voice command feature to search for locations and information by voice.


1


Search.

2

Say a command into the microphone.

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Settings

Access the Settings menu

1


Settings.

2

Select a setting category and select an option.

Wireless and networks

Change the settings for wireless network connections.

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Flight mode

Disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.

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Wi-Fi settings

Wi-Fi : Turn the WLAN feature on or off. ►

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Network notification : Set the device to notify you when an open network is available.

WPS button connection : Connect to a WLAN using a

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button.

Add Wi-Fi network : Add WLAN APs manually.

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Bluetooth settings

Bluetooth : Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off.

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Device name : Set a Bluetooth name for your device.

Discoverable : Set your device to be visible to other

Bluetooth devices.

Scan devices : Search for available Bluetooth devices.

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USB settings

Activate various USB connection modes when you connect your device to a PC. ►

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VPN settings

Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs).

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Sound

Change the settings for various sounds on your device.

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Silent mode : Activate the silent mode to mute all sounds except media sounds and alarm ringtones.

Vibrate : Set when the device will vibrate for various events.

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Volume : Adjust the volume level for media sounds, alarm ringtones, system sounds, and notification ringtones.

Notification ringtone : Select a ringtone to alert you to events, such as incoming messages and calendar events.

Audible selection : Set the device to sound when you select an application or option.

Screen lock sounds : Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touch screen.

Display

Change the settings for the display.

• Wallpapers :

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Home screen wallpaper : Select a background image for the idle screen.

Lock screen wallpaper : Select an image to display when the screen is locked.

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Font style : Change the font type for the display text. You can download fonts from Android Market by selecting

Get fonts online.

Brightness : Set the brightness of the display.

Auto-rotate screen : Set whether or not to rotate the content automatically when the device is rotated.

Animation : Set the device to display animation when you switch between windows.

Screen timeout : Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s backlight.

Horizontal calibration : Calibrate the accelerometer to adjust the horizontal axis of the device for better motion recognition.

Location and security

Change the settings for securing your device and GPS functionality.

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Use wireless networks : Set to use WLANs for finding your location.

Use GPS satellites : Set to use the GPS satellite for finding your location.

Set screen lock : Set the unlock security code. When you have set your security code, this option changes to

Change screen lock.

None : Disable the screen lock.

Pattern : Set an unlock pattern to unlock the screen.

PIN

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: Set a PIN (numeric) to unlock the screen.

Password : Set a password (alphanumeric) to unlock the screen.

Visible passwords : Set the device to display your password as you enter.

Select device administrators : View device administrators installed on your device. You can activate device administrators to apply new policies to your device.

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Use secure credentials : Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various applications.

Install from SD card

Set password : Create and confirm a password for accessing credentials.

: Install encrypted certificates that are stored on the USB storage.

Clear storage : Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password.

Applications

Change the settings for managing installed applications.

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Unknown sources : Select to download applications from any source. If you do not select this option, you can download applications only from Android Market.

Manage applications : Access the list of the applications installed on the device and check the application information.

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Running services : View the services you are using and access them to manage.

Memory usage

Battery use : View the amount of power consumed by your device.

: View available memory and the memory used by applications on your device.

Development :

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USB debugging : Select to connect your device into a PC by using a USB cable. This is for application development.

Stay awake : Set the device’s screen to stay on while charging the battery.

Allow mock locations : Allow mock locations and service information to be sent to a Location Manager service for testing. This is for application development.

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• Samsung Apps : Set to receive notifications for new applications from Samsung Apps.


Accounts and sync

Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation.

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Background data : Select this setting to use the auto sync feature. The auto sync will run in the background without opening applications and synchronise data.

Auto-sync : Set the device to synchronise contact, calendar, and email data automatically.

Privacy

Change the settings for managing your settings and data.

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Back up my data : Back up your device’s settings to the

Google server.

Automatic restore in your device.

: Set the device to restore applications’ data you backed up when they are installed

Factory data reset : Reset your settings to the factory default values and delete all your data.

SD card and device storage

Check memory information of memory cards and your device, and format the device’s USB storage or a memory card.

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Locale and text

Change the settings for text input.

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Select language

Select a display language for all menus and applications.

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Select input method

Select a default keyboard type for text input.

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Samsung keypad

Portrait keypad types : Select the default input method, such as the QWERTY keyboard, traditional keypad, or handwriting screen.

Input languages : Select languages for text input.

You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages.

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XT9 : Activate XT9 mode to enter text using Predictive input mode.

XT9 advanced settings : Activate the advanced features of XT9 mode, such as auto completion, auto correction, or auto substitution, and set up your own word list.

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Keypad sweeping : Enable or disable the keypad sweeping feature for the text input mode. You can switch between input modes by scrolling left or right on the keypad.

Auto-capitalization : Set the device to automatically capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark, such as a period, question mark, or exclamation mark.

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Handwriting settings : Customise the recognition time in Handwriting mode.

Voice input : Activate the voice input feature to enter text by voice on the Samsung keypad.

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Auto-full stop : Set the device to insert a period when you double-tap the space bar.

Tutorial : Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keypad.

Voice input and output

Change the settings for the voice recogniser and the textto-speech feature.

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Voice recognition settings

Language : Select a language for the Google voice recognition.

SafeSearch : Set the device to filter explicit text and/or images from voice search results.

Block offensive words : Hide offensive words your device recognised from voice search results.

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Text-to-speech settings

Listen to an example : Listen to the spoken text for an example.

Always use my settings : Set to use the speech rate and language settings you specify over the settings saved in applications.

Default engine : Set the speech synthesis engine to be used for spoken text.

Install voice data : Download and install voice data for the text-to-speech feature.

Speech rate : Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature.

Language : Select a language for the text-to-speech feature.

Engines : View the text-to-speech engines downloaded from Android Market.

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Accessibility

Change the settings for accessibility features.

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Accessibility : Activate an accessibility application you have downloaded, such as Talkback or Kickback, which provides voice, melody, or vibration feedback.

Accessibility services : Select an accessibility application to use.

Dock settings

Audio output mode: Set to use the connected dock’s speaker when your device is connected to a car or desktop dock.

Date and time

Access and alter the following settings to control how time and date are displayed on your device.

If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date will be reset.

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Set date : Set the current date manually.

Select time zone : Set your home time zone.

Set time : Set the current time manually.

Use 24-hour format : Set to the time to be displayed in

24-hour format.

Select date format : Select a date format.

About device

Access information about your device and check the device’s status.

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Troubleshooting

Your device displays network or service error messages

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•

When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again.

You cannot access some options without a subscription.

Contact your service provider for more details.

The touch screen responds slowly or improperly

If your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not responding properly, try the following:

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Remove any protective covers from the touch screen.

Protective covers may prevent the device from recognising your inputs and are not recommended for touch screen devices.

Ensure that your hands are clean and dry when tapping the touch screen.

Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs.

Ensure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version.

If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your local Samsung Service Centre.

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Your device freezes or has fatal errors

If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold

[ ] for 8-10 seconds and release. The device will reboot automatically.

If this does not solve the problem, perform a factory data reset. In Idle mode, open the application list and select

Settings → Privacy → Factory data reset → Reset device

→ Erase everything.

The device beeps and the battery icon flashes

Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the device.

The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off

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•

The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both goldcoloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth and try charging the battery again.

If the battery will no longer charge completely, dispose of the old battery properly and replace it with a new battery (refer to your local ordinances for proper disposal instructions).

Your device is hot to the touch

When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended period of time, your device may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance.

104 Troubleshooting

Error messages appear when launching the camera

Your Samsung mobile device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following:

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•

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Charge the battery or replace it with a battery that is fully charged.

Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or deleting files from your device.

Restart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera application after trying these tips, contact a

Samsung Service Centre.

Error messages appear when launching the FM radio

The FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device uses the headset cable as an antenna. Without a headset connected, the FM radio will be unable to receive radio stations. To use the FM radio, first ensure that the headset is properly connected. Next, scan for and save the available radio stations.

If you still cannot use the FM radio after performing these steps, try accessing your desired station with another radio receiver. If you can hear the station with another receiver, your device may require service. Contact a Samsung

Service Centre.

Troubleshooting 105

Error messages appear when opening music files

Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following:

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•

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Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or deleting files from your device.

Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights

Management (DRM)-protected. If the file is DRMprotected, ensure that you have the appropriate license or key to play the file.

Ensure that your device supports the file type.

Another Bluetooth device is not located

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Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.

Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect to, if necessary.

Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m).

If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a

Samsung Service Centre.

A connection is not established when you connect the device to a PC

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•

Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device.

Ensure that you have the proper drivers installed and updated on your PC.

106 Troubleshooting

Safety precautions

To prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of the following information before using your device.

Warning: Prevent electric shock, fire, and explosion

Do not use damaged power cords or plugs, or loose electrical sockets

Do not touch the power cord with wet hands, or disconnect the charger by pulling on the cord

Do not bend or damage the power cord

Do not use your device while charging or touch your device with wet hands

Do not short-circuit the charger or the battery

Do not drop or cause an impact to the charger or the battery

Do not charge the battery with chargers that are not approved by the manufacturer

Do not use your device during a thunderstorm

Your device may malfunction and your risk of electric shock is increased.

Do not handle a damaged or leaking Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery

For safe disposal of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest authorised service centre.

Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care

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Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.

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Never dispose of batteries or devices in a fire. Follow all local regulations when disposing of used batteries or devices.

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Never place batteries or devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.

Safety precautions 107

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Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating.

Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage

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Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures.

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Extreme temperatures can cause the deformation of the device and reduce the charging capacity and life of your device and batteries.

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Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and – terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage.

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Never use a damaged charger or battery.

Caution: Follow all safety warnings and regulations when using your device in restricted areas

Turn off your device where prohibited

Comply with all regulations that restrict the use of a mobile device in a particular area.

Do not use your device near other electronic devices

Most electronic devices use radio frequency signals. Your device may interfere with other electronic devices.

Do not use your device near a pacemaker

•

Avoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker if possible, as your device can interfere with the pacemaker.

•

If you must use your device, keep at least 15 cm away from the pacemaker.

•

To minimise the possible interference with a pacemaker, use your device on the opposite side of your body from the pacemaker.

Do not use your device in a hospital or near medical equipment that can be interfered with by radio frequency

If you personally use any medical equipment, contact the manufacturer of the equipment to ensure the safety of your equipment from radio frequency.

If you are using a hearing aid, contact the manufacturer for information about radio interference

Some hearing aids may be interfered with by the radio frequency of your device. Contact the manufacturer to ensure the safety of your hearing aid.

108 Safety precautions

Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments

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Turn off your device in potentially explosive environments instead of removing the battery.

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Always comply with regulations, instructions and signs in potentially explosive environments.

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Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations), near fuels or chemicals, and at blasting areas.

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Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or accessories.

Turn off your device when in an aircraft

Using your device in an aircraft is illegal. Your device may interfere with the electronic navigation instruments of the aircraft.

Electronic devices in a motor vehicle may malfunction due to the radio frequency of your device

Electronic devices in your car may malfunction due to radio frequency of your device. Contact the manufacturer for more information.

Comply with all safety warnings and regulations regarding mobile device usage while operating a vehicle

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•

While driving, safely operating the vehicle is your first responsibility.

Never use your mobile device while driving, if it is prohibited by law. For your safety and the safety of others, practice good common sense and remember the following tips:

Use a hands-free device.

Do not take notes or look up phone numbers. Jotting down a “to do” list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibility of driving safely.

Proper care and use of your mobile device

Keep your device dry

•

Humidity and all types of liquids may damage device parts or electronic circuits.

•

Do not turn on your device if it is wet. If your device is already on, turn it off and remove the battery immediately (if the device will not turn off or you cannot remove the battery, leave it as-is). Then, dry the device with a towel and take it to a service centre.


•

Liquids will change the colour of the label that indicates water damage inside the device. Water damage to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty.

Do not use or store your device in dusty, dirty areas

Dust can cause your device to malfunction.

Do not store your device on slopes

If your device falls, it can be damaged.

Do not store your device in hot or cold areas. Use your device at -20 °C to 50 °C

•

Your device can explode if left inside a closed vehicle, as the inside temperature can reach up to 80 °C.

•

Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods of time (such as on the dashboard of a car).

•

Store the battery at 0 °C to 40 °C.

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•

Do not store your device with such metal objects as coins, keys and necklaces

Your device may become deformed or malfunction.

If the battery terminals are in contact with metal objects, it may cause a fire.


Do not store your device near magnetic fields

•

Your device may malfunction or the battery may discharge from exposure to magnetic fields.

•

Magnetic stripe cards, including credit cards, phone cards, passbooks, and boarding passes, may be damaged by magnetic fields.

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Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your device to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time.

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•

Do not store your device near or in heaters, microwaves, hot cooking equipment, or high pressure containers

The battery may leak.

Your device may overheat and cause a fire.

Do not drop your device or cause impacts to your device

•

The screen of your device may be damaged.

•

If bent or deformed, your device may be damaged or parts may malfunction.

Do not use your device or applications for a while if the device is overheated

Prolonged exposure of your skin to an overheated device may cause low temperature burn symptoms, such as red spots and pigmentation.

If your device has a camera flash or light, do not use a flash close to the eyes of people or pets

Using a flash close to the eyes may cause temporary loss of vision or damage to the eyes.

Use caution when exposed to flashing lights

•

While using your device, leave some lights on in the room and do not hold the screen too close to your eyes.

•

Seizures or blackouts can occur when you are exposed to flashing lights while watching videos or playing Flash-based games for extended periods. If you feel any discomfort, stop using the device immediately.

Reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries

When you repetitively perform actions, such as pressing keys, drawing characters on a touch screen with your fingers, or playing games, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, neck, shoulders, or other parts of your body. When using your device for extended periods, hold the device with a relaxed grip, press the keys lightly, and take frequent breaks. If you continue to have discomfort during or after such use, stop use and see a physician.

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•

Ensure maximum battery and charger life

•

Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as overcharging may shorten battery life.

•

Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before use.

Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.

Use batteries only for their intended purposes.

Use manufacturer-approved batteries, chargers, accessories and supplies

•

Using generic batteries or chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction.

•

Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung.

Do not bite or suck on the device or the battery

•

Doing so may damage the device or cause explosion.

•

If children use the device, make sure that they use the device properly.


When using the device:

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Speak directly into the mouthpiece.

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Avoid contact with your device’s internal antenna. Touching the antenna may cause the device to transmit more radio frequency than necessary.

Protect your hearing and ears when using a headset

•

Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage.

•

Exposure to loud sounds while driving may distract your attention and cause an accident.

•

Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into an audio source and use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music.

•

In dry environments, static electricity can build up in the headset. Avoid using headsets in dry environments or touch a metal object to discharge static electricity before connecting a headset to the device.

Use caution when using the device while walking or moving

Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid injury to yourself or others.

Do not carry your device in your back pockets or around your waist

You can be injured or damage the device if you fall.

Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device

•

Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. For service, take your device to a Samsung

Service Centre.

•

Do not disassemble or puncture the battery, as this can cause explosion or fire.

Do not paint or put stickers on your device

Paint and stickers can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation.

If you are allergic to paint or metal parts of the product, you may experience itching, eczema, or swelling of the skin. When this happens, stop using the product and consult your physician.


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•

When cleaning your device:

•

Wipe your device or charger with a towel or a rubber.

Clean the terminals of the battery with a cotton ball or a towel.

Do not use chemicals or detergents.

Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken

Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face. Take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it repaired.

Do not use the device for anything other than its intended use

Avoid disturbing others when using the device in public

Do not allow children to use your device

Your device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as they could hurt themselves and others, or damage the device.

Install mobile devices and equipment with caution

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Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted.

•

Avoid placing your device and accessories near or in an air bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless equipment can cause serious injury when air bags inflate rapidly.

Allow only qualified personnel to service your device

Allowing unqualified personnel to service your device may result in damage to your device and will void your manufacturer’s warranty.

Handle memory cards with care

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Do not remove a card while the device is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or device.

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Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and electrical noise from other devices.

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Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth.

Keep your personal and important data safe

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While using your device, be sure to back up important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss.

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When disposing of your device, back up all data and then reset your device to prevent misuse of your personal information.

Do not distribute copyright-protected material

Do not distribute copyright-protected material that you have recorded to others without the permission of the content owners. Doing this may violate copyright laws. The manufacturer is not liable for any legal issues caused by the user’s illegal use of copyrighted material.


Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information

Your device conforms to European Union (EU) standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and telecommunications equipment. These standards prevent the sale of mobile devices that exceed a maximum exposure level (known as the

Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 W/kg.

During testing, the maximum SAR recorded for this model was

0.048 W/kg. In normal use, the actual SAR is likely to be much lower, as the device has been designed to emit only the RF energy necessary to transmit a signal to the nearest base station. By automatically emitting lower levels when possible, your device reduces your overall exposure to RF energy.

The Declaration of Conformity statement at the back of this manual demonstrates your device’s compliance with the European Radio &

Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung website.

Correct disposal of this product

(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.

To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

This EEE is compliant with RoHS.


Correct disposal of batteries in this product

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems)

This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66. If batteries are not properly disposed of, these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment.

To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local, free battery return system.

Disclaimer

Some content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are protected by copyright, patent, trademark and/or other intellectual property laws. Such content and services are provided solely for your personal noncommercial use. You may not use any content or services in a manner that has not been authorised by the content owner or service provider. Without limiting the foregoing, unless expressly authorised by the applicable content owner or service provider, you may not modify, copy, republish, upload, post, transmit, translate, sell, create derivative works, exploit, or distribute in any manner or medium any content or services displayed through this device.

“THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS.” SAMSUNG

DOES NOT WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED, EITHER

EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY, FOR ANY PURPOSE. SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY

DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED

TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE. SAMSUNG DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY, VALIDITY,

TIMELINESS, LEGALITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR

SERVICE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS DEVICE AND UNDER NO

CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE,

WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT, FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,


INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ATTORNEY

FEES, EXPENSES, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF, OR IN

CONNECTION WITH, ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN, OR AS A RESULT

OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE BY YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY,

EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.”

Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Samsung has no control. Without limiting the generality of this disclaimer, Samsung expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for any interruption or suspension of any content or service made available through this device.

Samsung is neither responsible nor liable for customer service related to the content and services. Any question or request for service relating to the content or services should be made directly to the respective content and service providers.


Index

alarms

creating 88

deactivating 89 stopping 89

AllShare

81

battery

charging 13

installing 12

Bluetooth

activating 76

finding and pairing with

devices 77

make calls 78 receiving data 78

sending data 77

brightness, display

29

calculator

89

calendar

creating events 61 viewing events 61

camera

capturing photos 40

capturing videos 45

customising camcorder 46

customising camera 44

connections

Bluetooth 76

DLNA 80

PC 84

TV 83

WLAN 79

contacts

creating 58 finding 58

importing 60

device

customising 27

indicator icons 20

keys 19

layout 18

notifications panel 24

settings 95

turning on or off 18

Index 117

DLNA

see AllShare

downloads

applications 32

files 33

managing 89

email

sending 54 setting accounts 54

viewing 55

file manager

91

flight mode

18

FM radio

listening to 49

saving stations 50

gallery

file formats 47

118 Index

playing videos 49

viewing photos 48

Google Mail

52

Google Maps

67

Google Search

90

Google Talk

56

idle screen

adding items 23

adding panels 25

internet

see web browser

Kies air

90

latitude

69

memory card

formatting 17

inserting 15

removing 16

memos

creating 62 viewing 62

menu screen

accessing 26 organising applications 26

messages

sending email 54 setting email accounts 54

music player

adding files 36

creating playlists 37

playing music 36

news & weather

74

PC connections

mass storage 85

Samsung Kies 84

Windows Media Player 84

phonebook

creating contacts 58

creating groups 59 creating your namecard 59

finding contacts 58

photos

capturing 40

capturing a series 42

capturing in smile shot 43

capturing panoramic 42

capturing yourself 43

viewing 48

Quickoffice

92

Samsung Apps

73

Samsung Kies

84

settings

about device 102 accessibility 102

accounts and sync 99

applications 98

date and time 102

display 96

locale and text 100

location and security 97

privacy 99

SD card and device storage 99

sound 96

voice input and output 101

wireless and networks 95

silent mode

28

Smart View

83

social hub

57

synchronisation

with web accounts 34

with Windows Media Player 84

task manager

93

text input

30

text memos

62

time and date, set

28

touch screen

locking 23

using 21

unpack

11

video player

38

,

49

videos

capturing 45

playing 38, 49

Index 119

voice recorder

playing 63 recording 63

VPN connections

connecting to 87

creating 86

web browser

adding bookmarks 66

browsing web pages 64

Windows Media Player

84

WLAN

activating 79

finding and connecting to

networks 79

YouTube

uploading videos 73

watching videos 72

120 Index

Declaration of Conformity

Product details

For the following

Product : Mobile Internet Device (MID)

Model(s) : YP-GS1

Manufactured at:

F1: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

416, Maetan 3 Dong, Yeongtong-Gu, Suwon-city, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea

F2: Samsung Electronics Huizhou Co., Ltd.

Industrial Complex, Chenjiang Town, Huizhou City,

Guangdong Province China

(Factories name and address)

Declaration & Applicable standards

We hereby declare, that the product above is in compliance with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1995/5/EC), the Low Voltage Directive

(2006/95/EC) and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC) by application of:

ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1:2008

ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1:2009

ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1 WLAN

ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1 BT

EN 50360:2001

EN 62209-1:2006

EN 55022:2006/A1:2007

EN 55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003

EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009

EN 62311:2008

ETSI EN 300 440-2 V1.3.1

ETSI EN 300 440-1 V1.5.1

Date of first affixing CE Mark : 2011

Representative in the EU

Representative in the EU:

Samsung Electronics Euro QA Lab.

Blackbushe Business Park

Saxony Way, Yateley, Hampshire

GU46 6GG, UK

16 September 2011

(Place and date of issue)

Joong-Hoon Choi / Lab Manager

(Name and signature of authorised person)

* It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your product.

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider.

To install Kies (PC Sync)

1. Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (

www.samsung.com/kies

) and install it on your PC.

2. Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC.

Samsung Kies will launch automatically.

Refer to the Kies help for more information.

www.samsung.com

English (EU). 12/2011. Rev. 1.1

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