Samsung Galaxy SII - Quick Start Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

YOUR Device

Front and Back Features

Side Features

Battery Installation/Removal

Charging Your Battery

Turning Your Phone On or Off

Device FUnctiOns 11

Extending Your Battery Life

Locking and Unlocking Your Device

Creating a New Google Account

Setting Up Voicemail

Calling Features 17

Contacts 21

Bluetooth 24

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Web Browsing

Setting Up Email

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Messaging 32

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Using Android Market

Customizing Your Phone

Camera & Camcorder

GPS Navigation

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WELCOME

Thank you for choosing MobileNation.

This guide will introduce you to the features and functions of your new phone.

NOTE:

Screen images and icons are simulated. Actual display may vary. Instructions in this guide may change depending on the software version on your device. All procedures begin in portrait mode, with phone open unless otherwise noted.

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YOUR DEVICE

FROnt anD Back FeatURes

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1. HEADSET

CONNECTOR

2. FRONT FACING

CAMERA

3. DISPLAY

4. MENU kEY

5. HOME kEY

6. BACk kEY

7. SEARCH kEY

8. EARPIECE

9. CAMERA LENS

10. FLASH

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siDe FeatURes

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1. VOLUME kEY

2. CHARGER/USB

CONNECTOR

3. POWER/LOCk kEY

nOte: The microSD card slot is located under the battery cover.

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BatteRY installatiOn/RemOval

Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard

Li-Ion battery.

nOte: Although the battery comes partially charged, you must fully charge this battery before using your phone for the first.

WaRninG: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accesories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.

Installing the Battery

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Release Latch

1. Hold the device firmly and locate the cover release latch.

2. Place your fingernail in the opening and firmly

“pop” the cover off the device (similar to a soda can).

3. Slide the battery into the compartment (3) so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone, making sure the connectors align.

4. Gently press down to secure the battery (4).

5. Replace the battery cover by sliding it back into place and snapping the edges securely at all four corners.

Battery Insertion

Removing the Battery

Battery Removal

1. Place your fingernail in the opening on the cover release latch and firmly “pop” the cover off the device (similar to a soda can).

2. Place your finger into the battery groove.

3. Grip the battery at the top end (5) and lift it up and out of the battery compartment (6).

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chaRGinG YOUR BatteRY

Your device comes with a USB cable and charging head to rapidly charge your phone from any 120/220

VAC outlet.

nOte: Although the battery comes partially charged, you must fully charge this battery before using your phone for the first.

1. Connect the USB cable to the charging head.

2. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power outlet.

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3. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Power/

USB connector. The device turns on with the screen locked and indicates both its charge state and percent of charge.

4. Once complete, unplug the charging head from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from the device.

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tURninG YOUR PhOne On OR OFF

To power on your device:

X Press and hold device turns on.

( Power/lock) until the

To power off your device:

1. Press and hold the ( Power/lock) until the device options screen appears.

2. Touch Power off.

DEVICE FUNCTIONS

extenDinG YOUR BatteRY liFe

Active applications, light levels, Bluetooth usage, and GPS functionality all act to drain your battery.

The following is a list of helpful tips that can help conserve your battery power:

● Reduce your backlight on time.

● Turn Bluetooth off when not in use.

● Turn Wi-Fi off when not in use.

● Deactivate the GPS when not needed. Most applications using this function will periodically query the GPS satellites for your current location; each query drains your battery.

● Do not wait until your battery is completely depleted before charging your device. Repeating this process of a complete discharge and recharge can over time reduce the storage capacity of any battery.

● Turn off Automatic application sync.

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● Use the Power Control Widget to deactivate hardware functions such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS,

Synchronization, or LCD brightness setting.

● Check the Battery use screen to review what features or functions have been consuming your battery resources.

● Check the Running Services and close any unnecessary applications.

● Use the Task Manager feature to end/shutdown background applications that are still running.

These minimized applications can, over time, cause your device to “slow down”.

● Animated wallpapers use processing power, memory, and more power. Change your Live

Wallpaper to a non-animated Wallpaper gallery or

Gallery image.

lOckinG anD UnlOckinG YOUR Device

By default, the device screen locks when the backlight turns off.

to unlock your device from the lock screen:

X With your device turned on, press

( Power/lock) to wake the display and sliding your finger across the screen in any direction.

to lock your device screen:

X Press black.

( Power/lock). The screen goes

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cReatinG a neW GOOGle accOUnt

You should create a Google™ Account when you first use your device in order to fully utilize the functionality. This account provides access to several device features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google

Search, and Android Market applications. Before you are able to access Google applications, you must enter your account information. These applications sync between your device and your online Google account.

to create a new Google account from your phone:

1. From the Home screen, tap ( market).

2. Read the introduction and tap next g create to begin.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a

Google Account.

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If this is not the first time you are starting the phone, tap

( Gmail).

( applications) g

to create a new Google account from the Web:

1. From a computer, launch a Web browser and navigate to www.google.com

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2. On the main page, click sign-in g create an

account now.

3. Follow the on-screen prompts to create your free account.

4. Look for an email from Google in the email box you provided, and respond to the email to confirm and activate your new account.

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settinG UP vOicemail

Voicemail allows callers to leave voice messages, which can be retrieved any time. Your device automatically transfers all unanswered calls to voicemail, even if your device is in use or turned off.

imPORtant: Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.

1. From the Home screen, tap then touch and hold

( Phone) and

until the device dials voice mail. You may be prompted to enter a passcode.

2. Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to setup your mail box.

Listening to Your Voicemail

1. From the Home screen, tap then touch and hold

( Phone) and

until the device dials voice mail. After connection, you will hear your voice greeting.

2. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the voice mail center.

Accessing Your Voicemail From

Another Phone

1. Dial your wireless phone number.

2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press the asterisk key on the dialpad you are using.

3. Enter your passcode.

callinG FeatURes

Making a Call

1. From the Home screen, tap ( Phone).

2. Enter the number you wish to call (using the keypad) and tap ( send) to place a call.

– If you make a mistake while dialing, tap clear the last digit. Touch and hold the entire sequence.

to

to clear

Ending a Call

X From within an active call, tap

End Call

( end call).

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Answering a Call

X Touch and slide ( answer) to the right to answer an incoming call.

Reject a Call

X Touch and slide ( Reject) to the left.

This action routes the incoming call to your voicemail system.

Using the Speakerphone

X During an active call, touch

( speakerphone) to switch between the earpiece and the speakerphone.

Call Waiting

Call Waiting notifies you of incoming calls during a call. You have the option of answering or ignoring an additional incoming call.

X While in a current call, in a single motion, touch and slide it to the right to answer the new incoming call. Your original call is placed on hold and the new call is now active.

to return to your original call:

X Tap ( swap) to switch to the orginal call.

Swap to alternate between calls:

X Tap

Swap two calls.

( swap) calls to alternate between the

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Making a Three-way Call

Three-way calling is similar to a conference call with a total of three people (including yourself). Make a call to two numbers and connect them together on your device using three-way calling.

1. From the Home screen, tap ( Phone).

2. Enter the number you wish to call (using the keypad) and tap ( send).

3. Once connected to the first caller tap

( add call) to place the first caller on hold and begin your second call.

4. Enter the second party’s phone number and tap

( send).

5. Once the second party answers, tap

( merge calls) to connect all three parties.

cOntacts

Creating a New Contact

1. From the Home screen, tap ( Phone).

2. Enter the number using the on-screen dialpad.

3. Press ( menu) and then tap add to contacts g create contact.

4. Enter the desired information into the appropriate fields.

5. Tap save to store the new entry.

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Adding a Number to an Existing

Contact

1. From the Home screen, tap ( contacts).

2. Touch and hold an entry and from the on-screen context-menu, select edit to reveal the Contact entry’s details screen.

3. Tap within the Phone number field and enter a new phone number.

– Tap on the on-screen keypad to remove entered phone number.

4. Tap save to complete and store the new entry.

Deleting a Contact

1. From the Home screen, tap ( contacts).

2. Touch and hold an entry and from the onscreen context-menu, select Delete g Ok.

Copying Contact Information to the microSD Card

This procedure allows you to copy entry information saved on the phone’s memory, onto the microSD card.

nOte: These must be contacts stored on the phone. External entries

(Google, Exchange, etc...) can not be transferred in this manner.

1. From the Home screen, tap ( contacts).

2. Press ( menu) and then tap import/export g export to sD card.

3. Tap Ok to choose all current phone contact entries.

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BlUetOOth

Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless devices.

Turn Bluetooth On and Off

to turn Bluetooth on:

X From the Home screen, press

( menu) and then tap settings

& networks g g Wireless

Bluetooth settings g

Bluetooth. Tapping the Bluetooth field activates the feature (checkmark indicates active). When active, displays in the Status area. to turn Bluetooth off:

X From the Home screen, press

( menu) and then tap settings g Wireless

& networks g Bluetooth settings g

Bluetooth. Tapping the Bluetooth field again deactivates the feature.

Pairing Bluetooth Devices

1. Verify Bluetooth is active.

2. Place the other Bluetooth device in visable mode. (See the device user manual for more information.)

3. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap visable.

Your device must be visible to successfully pair with an external device.

4. Tap scan devices. Your device displays a list of discovered in-range Bluetooth devices.

5. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing.

6. Enter the passkey or PIN code, if needed, and tap Ok.

7. The external device must accept the connection and enter your device’s PIN code.

8. Once successfully paired to a headset, displays in the Status area. If successfuly paired to a device displays in the Status area.

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WeB BROWsinG

Your device is equipped with a Google browser to navigate the Web. to open the Browser screen:

X From the Home screen, tap ( Browser).

Entering a URL

You can access a website quickly by entering the

URL. Websites are optimized for viewing on your device.

X Tap the URL field at the top of the screen, enter the URL and tap .

Adding a bookmark

1. While viewing a webpage, press g more g add bookmark.

( menu)

2. Update the name and location if desired and tap Ok.

Opening a bookmark

1. While viewing a webpage, press (next to the URL field) g touch the Bookmarks tab.

2. Touch a bookmark to load the page.

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settinG UP email

In addition to Gmail, your device supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP, and Exchange.

Internet Email Account Set Up:

1. From the Home screen, tap ( email).

nOte: If you already have email accounts, your accounts screen is displayed.

2. Enter your email address in the email address field.

3. Enter your password in the Password field and tap next.

4. At the Your accounts screen, name the account and enter a screen name to identify yourself on this account.

5. Tap Done to store the new account.

Manual Internet Email Account Set Up

1. From the Home screen, tap ( email).

nOte: If you already have email accounts, your accounts screen is displayed.

2. Enter your email address in the email address field.

3. Enter your password in the Password field and tap manual.

4. Tap a setup option (imaP or POP3) the account details and tap next: g enter

– IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol): This protocolis frequently used in large networks and commercial settings.

– POP3 (Post Office Protocol): This protocol is supported by most ISPs (Internet service providers) and common among consumer applications.

5. At the Your accounts screen, name the account and enter a screen name to identify yourself on this account.

6. Tap Done to store the new account.

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Microsoft Exchange Email Set Up

Your device also provides access to your company’s

Outlook Exchange server. If your company uses either

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 or 2007, you can use this email application to wirelessly synchronize your email, Contacts, and Calendar information directly with your company’s Exchange server.

1. From the Home screen, tap ( email).

2. Enter your email address and Password information, and then tap next. Consult your

Network or IT Administrator for further details and support.

3. Tap microsoft exchange activesync (from the add new email account screen).

4. Enter a Domain (typically inserted on-screen before the user name) and confirm your

Username and Password information.

5. Enter your server information within the appropriate field.

– Exchange server: your Exchange Server’s remote email address. Typically starts with

mail.xxx.com. Obtain this information from your company network administrator. Do not accept the default entry as this is a guess based on returned information.

– If your network requires SSL encryption, tap the

Accept all SSL certificates field to place a check mark in the box and activate this additional level.

imPORtant: If your exchange server requires this feature, leaving this field unchecked can prevent connection.

6. With the new information entered, tap next.

7. Read the on-screen activation disclaimer and, if prompted, tap Yes.

8. Adjust the various on-screen configuration fields and tap next. Identify your new account with a unique name and provide the outgoing name text then tap Done.

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messaGinG

Accessing Messages

X From the Home screen, tap ( messaging).

Create and Send a Text Message

1. From the Home screen, tap g ( new message).

( messaging)

2. Enter either the recipient’s phone number or e-mail address.

3. Tap the tap to enter message field and use the on-screen keypad to enter a message.

4. Add more recipients by tapping the to field.

5. Review your message and tap send.

Create and Send a Mutimedia Message

Picture messages are text messages that contain file attachments like a voice memo, ringtone, image, video, or downloaded melody.

nOte: You can send a Picture message to up to ten recipients. Enter each recipient’s address or phone number in a separate to field of the Picture message composer.

1. From the Home screen, tap g ( new message).

( messaging)

2. Enter either the recipient’s phone number or e-mail address.

3. Tap the tap to enter message field and use the on-screen keypad to enter a message.

4. Add more recipients by tapping the to field.

5. Press ( attachment) to insert various file types to your message (such as pictures, videos, or audio).

– Select the file and complete the on-screen instructions to insert it to the current message.

6. Review your message and tap send.

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UsinG anDROiD maRket

Android Market provides access to downloadable applications and games to install on your phone.

Accessing the Market

1. From the Home screen, tap ( market).

2. If not already logged in to your Google account, tap next.

3. Tap sign in and enter your Google account information.

4. Tap accept to agree to the Market’s terms of service.

Downloading a New Google Application

To download a new application, you will need to use your Google account to sign in to Android Market.

1. From the Home screen, tap ( market).

2. Browse through the categories, find an application you’re interested in, and tap the name.

3. Read the application descriptions.

4. Tap install.

Moving Third-party Applications to your SD Card

Your phone’s built in memory is augmented by using a microSD card to store additional data. When the phone’s built-in memory capacity is reached, it can be possible to move some applications over to the internal microSD card. Freeing up memory space on the phone can help avoid any sluggish performance when the phone has to work harder to manage memory resources.

nOte: Only certain downloaded applications are capable of being moved from phone to card.

1. From the Home screen, press ( menu) and then tap settings g applications g manage applications.

2. Tap the Downloaded tab and select your desired application.

3. Tap move to sD card (from within the Storage section of the Application info page).

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cUstOmizinG YOUR PhOne

You can customize the Home screens (panels) to display Widgets, Shortcuts, Folders, or Wallpapers.

Manage Shortcuts

nOte: To move a shortcut from one screen to another, you must carefully touch and hold the shortcut and slowly drag it to the edge of the screen. As the shortcut turns light blue, you can begin to move it to the adjacent screen. If this does not work, delete it from its current screen. Activate the new screen and then add the selected shortcut.

to add a shortcut from the applications screen:

1. From the Home screen, select a location

(screen) for your new shortcut by scrolling across your available screens until you reach the desired one.

2. Tap ( applications) to reveal all your current available applications.

3. Touch and hold the on-screen icon. The new shortcut then appears to hover over the current screen.

4. While still holding the on-screen icon, position it on the current screen. Once complete, release the screen to lock the shortcut into its new position.

to add a shortcut from the home screen:

1. From the Home screen, touch and hold an empty area of the screen.

2. From the add to home screen window tap

shortcuts.

3. Tap a selection from the available list.

Manage Widgets

Widgets are self-contained applications that can be placed on any screen. Unlike shortcuts, widgets appear as applications.

to add a Widget:

1. From the Home screen, touch and hold an empty area of the screen.

2. From the add to home screen window tap

Widgets.

3. Tap an available Widget to place it on your current screen.

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1. Touch and hold an on-screen Widget until it unlocks from the current screen.

2. Drag the widget over the Remove tab area

(located at the bottom of the screen) until the

Widget turns red, and then release it.

Wallpaper

1. From the Home screen, touch and hold an empty area of the screen.

2. From the add to home screen window tap

Wallpapers.

3. Choose a source for images:

– Gallery: Choose a picture from an installed memory card. Tap a picture to select it, then use the crop tool to resize the picture, if desired. Tap

save to save the picture as wallpaper.

– live wallpapers: Choose from pre-loaded interactive animated wallpapers. Tap a wallpaper to see an example, then touch set wallpaper.

– Wallpaper gallery: Choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images. Tap a wallpaper, then tap set

wallpaper.

cameRa & camcORDeR

Use your phone’s built-in Camera to take pictures and record video.

Camera

1. From the Home screen, tap

to take a picture.

( camera).

2. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the lens at the subject.

3. Touch

4. After taking your picture, touch

( image viewer) to view the image.

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Camcorder

1. From the Home screen, tap g tap

( camera)

( Mode changer) to select

( camcorder).

2. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the lens at the subject.

Touch

Touch again

to start recording.

to stop and save recording.

3. After recording, touch ( image viewer) and touch to view the video.

GPs naviGatiOn

Your device is equipped with GPS hardware that supplemented by positioning information from nearby wireless networks.

to enable GPs location:

1. From the Home screen, press ( menu) and then tap settings g location & security.

2. Tap Use GPs satellites. A green check mark indicates the GPS location feature has been enhanced by using Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks to increase accuracy.

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Launching the Navigation Application

Get free, turn-by-turn GPS navigation for driving, walking, and public transit directions. Google Maps

Navigation users can search by one of the following methods:

● search in plain english: No need to know the address. You can type a business name or even a kind of a business, just like you would on Google.

● search by voice: Speak your destination instead of typing (English only): “Navigate to the de Young

Museum in San Francisco”.

● search along route: Search for any kind of business along your route, or turn on popular layers such as gas stations, restaurants, or parking.

For more information visit: http://www.google.com/ mobile/navigation/

X From the Home screen, tap

( applications) g ( navigation).

Your Navigator Deluxe

With Your Navigator Deluxe, get all of the features of an advanced car navigation system on your mobile phone with voice turn-by-turn navigation enabled by GPS. Search for any destination including gas stations, ATMs, restaurants, and more. Get detailed maps of any location.

1. To use Your Navigator Deluxe, you must first turn on your phones location and GPS settings.

2. From the Home screen, press ( menu) and then tap location & security

satellites.

g Use GPs

Once turned on press to return to the

Home screen.

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3. From the screen, tap

Deluxe).

( Your navigator

From the Your Navigator Deluxe Home screen you can select:

– Drive to for turn by turn direction to an address, airport, contacts addresses and more

– Places to search for nearby businesses, the cheapest gas prices and more

– maps & traffic to see where you currently are located on a map and what traffic is in the area

– local apps to search for local Movies, Weather and Commute Alerts

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