GT-S7560M 4 G S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
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• It also automatically equalizes and adjusts voice volume so you can hear and talk naturally, even in the noisiest places. • With earSmart technology, you can talk where you want, and have clear conversations for mobile calls, video chats, even speakerphone calls, without worrying about surrounding noise. IC Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started .............................. 1 Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Charging a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Switching the Phone On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen . . . . . . . 6 Configuring your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Creating a Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Creating a New Google Account . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Google Voice Typing Feature . . . . . . . 53 Section 5: Contacts and Your Address Book 54 Adding a New Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editing an Existing Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joining Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Synchronizing Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Address Book Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Power Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Applications manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Accounts and Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Location Services .
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Play Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail. Setting Up Your Phone Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM into their corresponding internal compartments. Remove the back cover by inserting a fingernail into the slot on the top of your phone and lifting the cover up and away from the phone.
Installing the Battery 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone, making sure the connectors align (1). 2. Gently press down to secure the battery (2). Note: If the card is not inserted correctly, the phone will not detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card back into the slot if the SIM is not detected.
Removing and Installing a Memory Card You can use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card to expand available memory space if you desire. This secure digital card enables you to exchange images, music, and data between SD-compatible devices. This type of memory card is designed for use with this mobile phone and other devices. Note: Your phone has been tested to support up to a 32GB memory card. Installing the Memory Card 1. Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing upwards. 2.
Installing the Back Cover 1. Place the battery cover onto the back of the phone and press down. 2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you have a secure seal. Note: Make sure the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone. Charging a Battery Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The Travel Charger that is used to charge the battery, is included with your device. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers.
Using the Travel Charger Important! Verify that the handset battery is installed prior to connection. If the battery is not properly installed and the wall charger is connected, the handset may power off and on continuously, preventing proper operation. 1. Plug the small end of the Travel Charger into the Power/ Accessory Interface connector. 2. Plug the other end into a standard AC wall outlet. 3. When charging is finished, remove the flat end from the interface connector jack on the phone.
Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Switching the Phone On or Off 1. Press and hold until the phone switches on. 2. Sweep your finger across the screen to unlock the phone. Note: The display language is preset to English at the factory. To change the language, use the Language menu. For more information, refer to “Changing Your Settings” on page 92. 3. To switch off the phone, press and hold the Device options screen displays.
4. To access an existing Samsung account, tap Sign in, enter your Email address and Password, and tap Sign in. To create a new Samsung account, tap Create new account. Tap Terms and conditions to read them, tap OK and tap the I accept all the terms above checkbox. Tap Privacy policy, read the policy and tap OK, then Tap Agree. If you do not want to access a Samsung account at this time, tap Skip. The Make it Google screen is displayed.
Creating a Samsung Account An active Samsung account is required to begin accessing applications such as ChatON and AllShare Play.To create a Samsung account at any time: 1. From any Home screen, tap ➔ Settings . – or – From any Home screen, press ➔ Settings. 2. Tap Accounts and sync ➔ Add account ➔ Samsung account. 3. Tap Create new account. 4. Tap Terms and conditions to read them and tap OK. 5. Tap the I accept all the terms above checkbox. 6. Tap Privacy policy and read the policy and tap OK. 7.
Retrieving your Google Account Password You may be prompted to enter a password. A Google account password is required for Google applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account password, follow these instructions to retrieve it: 1. From your computer, use an Internet browser and navigate to http://google.com/accounts. 2. Click on the Can’t access your account? link. 1. Dial your wireless phone number. 2.
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone and describes the screen and the icons that appear when the phone is in use. It also shows how to navigate through the phone and provides information on using a memory card. Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many useful features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone. • 4G network with 1.5 gigahertz dual core processor • Android v 4.0.
Front View of Your Phone 3. Proximity sensor: uses the ambient light level to adjust keypad access during a call. If the light path is blocked by holding the phone close to your ear, the touch screen will turn off. 4. Volume keys: allow you to adjust the ringer volume while in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. When receiving an incoming call, briefly press either volume key ( ) to mute the ring tone. Adjusts text size when reading a message or using the browser in the Apps folder. 5.
8. Display screen: The orientation of the display screen rotates with the device as you turn it. You can turn this feature on and off (see “Display Settings” on page 101). Rear View 9. Back key: allows you step backwards when navigating a menu or web page. 10. Microphone: allows callers to hear you when you are speaking to them. It also used for the Speakerphone. 11. 3.5mm Headset jack: allows you to plug in headphones. 12. Power/Lock key: ( ) lets you power your phone on and off.
13. External speaker: allows you to hear when the Speakerphone is turned on. 14. Memory card slot: install a memory card for file storage (see “Installing the Memory Card” on page 3). 15. GPS antenna: receives GPS signals. 16. Camera lens: is used to take pictures and shoot videos. 17. Flash: is used to provide extra light when taking pictures in dark places. 18. Back cover: allows access to the battery and SIM card. 19. Main antenna: receives call and data signals.
Indicator Icons This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display and Indicator area: Displays your current signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Displays when a call has been muted. Indicates that the Flight Mode is active. You cannot send or receive any calls or access online information. Displays when Call forwarding is set to Always forward. For more information, refer to “Call forwarding” on page 46.
Displays when your phone is communicating with the EDGE network. 3G Displays when your connection to a UTMS network is active. 3G Displays when your phone is communicating with the UTMS network. Displays when your connection to an HSDPA, HSPA, or HSPA+ network is active. Displays when the phone is tethered via a supported USB cable connection. Displays when a new text or multimedia message is received. Displays when a new voice mail is received. Displays when Email is received.
Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP). Displays when Wi-Fi is active but there is a communication issue with the target Wireless Access Point (WAP). Displays when Wi-Fi Direct is active. Displays when your phone has been configured as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Displays when your phone is connected to a PC using Kies air. Displays when GPS is active and acquiring a signal.
Calculator: Using this feature you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. You can also use this as a scientific calculator. For more information, refer to “Calculator” on page 134. Camera: Use your 5.0 megapixel camera feature to produce photos and videos. For more information, refer to “Camera” on page 71.
Gallery: The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos. For photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or contact image, and share as a picture message. For more information, refer to “Gallery” on page 70. Game Hub: Game Hub is a premium game service that lets you play, connect and share games on Samsung Android devices.For more information, refer to “Game Hub” on page 139. Gmail: Gmail is a web-based email service.
Maps: Depending on your location, you can view basic, custom, and satellite maps and local business information, including locations, contact information, and driving directions. You can also post public messages about a location and track your friends. For more information, refer to “Maps” on page 142. Memo: This feature allows you to create a memo. For more information, refer to “Memo” on page 143. Messaging: You can send and receive different types of messages.
Play Store: The Play Store provides access to downloadable applications and games to install on your phone. For more information, refer to “Play Store” on page 147. S Planner: With the S Planner application, you can consult the calendar by day, week, month, year, create events, and set an alarm to act as a reminder, if necessary. For more information, refer to “S Planner” on page 148. Samsung Apps: Samsung Apps allows you to easily download an abundance of useful applications to your phone.
Tip: To open applications quickly, add the icons of frequentlyused applications to the Home screen or to the folders you created. For details, see “Customizing Your Home Screen” on page 24. Google Search Bar The Google Search Bar provides you an on-screen Internet search engine powered by Google™. 1. From the main home screen, tap the Google Search bar . 2. Use the on-screen keypad to enter the item you want to search for, then tap . 3. Tap to use Google Voice Search.
Touch and Hold Activate on-screen items by a touch and hold gesture. For example: • Touch and hold a widget on the home screen to move it. 2. The lock screen will display with Swipe screen to unlock displayed at the bottom of the screen. 3. Swipe the touch screen in any direction. • Touch and hold on a field to display a pop-up menu of options. Swipe To swipe, lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
Home Screen Overview The main home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions, and you can add items like applications, shortcuts, folders, or Google widgets to give you instant access to information and applications. This default page is accessible from any menu by pressing . Navigating Through the Home Screens Your phone initially has seven home screens. If you like, you can place different applications on each of the home screens.
3. Tap one of the application icons. A sub-menu appears at the bottom of the phone screen. 2. Tap an option. Accessing Recently-Used Apps 1. Press and hold from any screen to open the recently-used applications window. 2. Tap an icon to open the selected application. – or – Tap Task manager to go to the Task manager.
Note: To move a shortcut from one screen to another, it must first be deleted from its current screen. Navigate to the new screen, then add the shortcut. Adding a shortcut from the Apps Menu 1. Press to activate the main Home screen. 2. Navigate to the desired Home Page. 3. Tap to display your current applications. 4. Scroll through the list and locate your desired application. 5. Touch and hold the application icon. This creates an immediate shortcut of the selected icon and closes the Apps tab. 6.
3. Touch and hold the new shortcut, then drag it over top of the primary shortcut you want to replace. The new primary shortcut will now appear on all Home screens and the shortcut that was replaced moves to the Applications menu.Scroll through the Home screen to find the shortcut you want to add as the new primary short cut. Adding and Removing Widgets Widgets are self-contained applications that reside in either your Widgets tab or on the main or extended Home screens.
7. Scroll through the list and locate the icon you wish to move. 8. Touch and drag the icon to the position that you want. To move to a different page, drag the icon to the edge of the page until the page scrolls to the desired page. 9. Tap Save. 10. Press to return to the Home screen. You can create application folders to hold similar applications if you wish. To create a folder follow these steps: 1. Press to activate the main Home screen. to display your current applications. 3.
Changing the Wallpaper You can change the Wallpaper (background) of your home screens by following these steps: 1. From any Home screen, touch and hold on an empty area of the screen. 1. Press to activate the main Home screen. 2. Press and tap Edit page. 3. Touch and hold the Home screen you want to move. The Home screen window is displayed. 2. Tap Set wallpaper for and select the location where you would like to change the wallpaper. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens. 3.
4. Drag it to the trash can located at the bottom of the screen. 5. Press to return to the main Home screen. Adding and Deleting Home Screens You can delete Home screens and then add Home screens later if you want. To delete a Home screen, follow these steps: 1. Press to activate the main Home screen. 2. Press and tap Edit page. 3. Touch and hold the Home screen you want to delete. 5. If there are items on the Home screen that you want to delete, the Remove home screen page prompt is displayed. 6.
4. Press To add a Home screen, follow these steps: 1. Press to activate the main Home screen. 2. Press and tap Edit page. 3. Touch and hold the Home screen that contains drag it to the new location. and Notification Bar The Notification Bar includes a pull-down list to show information about processes that are running, recent notifications, and alerts. To display the Status indicator: Note: The icon will only be displayed if a Home screen has previously been deleted.
Clearing Notifications Accessing Additional Panel Functions To clear all notifications from the Notification panel: 1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Notification Bar until the pull-down displays, then drag down vertically. In addition to notifications, this panel also provides quick and ready access to separate device functions. These can be quickly activated or deactivated by toggling them on or off. Settings Display Brightness Clear Button 2. Tap the Clear button.
Memory Card Your device accepts a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card to expand available memory space. This secure digital card enables you to exchange images, music, and data between SD-compatible devices. This section addresses the features and options of your device’s SD functionality. Mounting the SD Card To store additional photos, music, videos, and other applications, you must mount (install) the SD card prior to use. Mounting the SD card establishes a connection with your computer. 1.
Section 3: Call Functions This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. Displaying Your Phone Number Tap ➔ Settings ➔ About device ➔ Status. Your phone number is displayed in the My phone number field. Making a Call 1. From the Home screen, tap and use the on-screen keypad to enter the number you wish to dial. 2. Tap to make the call.
4. Select Add wait to add a wait. A wait will pause the calling sequence until you enter a number or press a key. 5. Tap to make the call. For more information, refer to “Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers” on page 56. Correcting an Entered Number Use the following steps to correct a mis-typed entry when dialing. After entering a number using the keypad: • If you make a mistake, tap to erase a single character. • Press and hold to erase the entire string of numbers. Ending a Call Tap the key.
1. From the Home screen, tap . 2. Enter the emergency number (ex: 911) and then tap . 3. Complete your call. During this type of call, you will have access to the Speaker mode, Keypad, and End Call features. • After completing your emergency call, appears in the Notification area until you exit the Emergency calling mode. Note: This mode can drain your battery power more rapidly than a normal calling mode. 4. At the Emergency Callback screen: • Tap to callback 911 with a single tap.
Making a Call from the Address Book – Tap Create new message to compose a new message. You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone’s memory. These entries are collectively called the Address Book. For further details about the Address Book feature, see “Finding an Address Book Entry” on page 57. Answering a Call When a call is received the phone rings and displays the caller’s phone number, or name if stored in the Address Book. 1.
Dialing Options From the Home screen and Application menus, you have the option to access the Dialer and initiate a call by tapping ➔ Keypad. From the Dialer and the Contacts screen, the following tabs are located at the top of your screen: • Keypad: dials the current number entered using the on-screen keypad. • Logs: displays a list of all dialed, received, and missed calls. • Favourites: displays your contacts that you have marked as Favorites.
A list of recent calls is displayed. If the number or caller is listed in your Address Book, the associated name is displayed. 2. Swipe the desired missed call to the right to call. – or – Swipe the desired missed call to the left to message. Saving a Recent Call to your Address Book 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Logs. A list of recent calls is displayed. 2. Tap the call you want to save to your Address Book.
Sending a Message to a Recent Call Add as new contact Update an existing contact Call the number Send a message ➔ Logs. 1. From the Home screen, tap A list of recent calls is displayed. 2. Swipe the entry you want to message to the left. 3. At the Message screen, tap the empty text field and use the on-screen keypad to type in a message. 4. When you are done with your message, tap send. to For more information, refer to “Creating and Sending Messages” on page 80. 4.
Adding a Call to the Reject List 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Logs. A list of recent calls is displayed. 2. Touch and hold the call you want to add to the Reject List. 3. Tap Add to reject list. 4. At the Add to reject list prompt, tap OK. Future calls from this number will be rejected and sent to your voicemail. Call Duration 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Press ➔ Logs. ➔ Call duration. 3.
• Speaker: routes the phone’s audio through either the speaker or through the earpiece. – Tap Speaker to route the audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the speaker volume using the volume keys.) A green line will appear under the Speaker button. – Tap Speaker again to use the phone’s earpiece (see “Using the Speakerphone During an Active Call” on page 43). The green line will disappear when Speaker is not activated. • Mute/Unmute turn the onboard microphone either on or off.
Switching Between Calls When you have an active call and a call on hold, you may switch between the two calls, changing the one on hold to active and placing the other on hold. 1. Tap Swap. The current call (caller #2) is placed on hold and the previous call on hold (caller #1) is then reactivated so that you can continue conversing with that person. The active call will appear in a green box. 2. Tap to end the currently active call. To end a specific call 1.
1. Tap and slide to the right to answer the call. 2. Tap and slide to the right to answer the next call. 3. Tap Putting “Number” on hold to put the first call on hold. 4. Join the first two callers into a single multi-party call by tapping Merge . Merge 5. To temporarily leave the conference call, tap Hold Hold . To rejoin the conference call tap Unhold 6. Tap Unhold . to end the call.
Switching off the Microphone (Mute) Searching for a Number in Address Book You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other person cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to person in the room, but do not want the person on the phone to hear you. To mute your phone during a call 1. Tap Mute . Mute The Mute button now appears as activated. Mute and Mute is 2. Tap Mute to deactivate the Mute function and reactivate the microphone. 1.
Call rejection 3. Tap Save to save the reject message. 1. From the Call settings screen, tap Call rejection. Call alert 2. Tap the OFF / ON icon to turn Auto reject mode on . 1. From the Home screen, tap settings ➔ Call alert. 3. Tap Auto reject mode and tap one of the following options: • All numbers: to reject all calls. 2. Tap Call vibrations to enable your phone to vibrate when the called party answers the phone. • Auto reject numbers: to reject all calls in your Reject list. 4.
Auto screen off during calls This option turns on the proximity sensor during calls so that your phone will know to turn the screen off to save power. From the Home screen, tap ➔ ➔ Call settings ➔ Auto screen off during calls to create a checkmark and enable the feature. Accessory settings for call 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ settings ➔ Accessory settings for call. ➔ Call 2.
Additional settings 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ settings ➔ Additional settings. Using Fixed Dialing Numbers ➔ Call 2. Tap one of the following options: • Caller ID: allows you to choose how your Caller ID will be displayed. Select Network default, Hide number, or Show number. • Call barring: allows automatically blocking All outgoing calls, Int’l (International) calls, Int’l calls except home, All incoming calls, or Incoming when roaming.
Voicemail settings 3. At the prompt, enter your old PIN2 code. 4. At the prompt, enter a new PIN2 code. 5. Confirm your PIN2 code. FDN List When this feature is enabled, you can make calls only to phone numbers stored in the FDN list on the SIM card. Note: Before you can manage an FDN list a list must be created. ➔ Call 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ settings ➔ Additional settings ➔ Fixed Dialling Numbers. 2. Tap FDN list. 3. A list of all existing FDN numbers will be displayed.
2. Tap Receive incoming calls to allow calls to be received while using internet call. This will use more battery power. 3. Tap Add account. 4. Enter the required information. Contact your SIP account representative for the necessary information. Use Internet calling Your device can make calls over the Internet using VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) using a SIP account. ➔ Call 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ settings ➔ Use Internet calling. 2.
Section 4: Entering Text This section describes how to select the desired text input method when entering characters into your phone. This section also describes the predictive text entry system that reduces the amount of key strokes associated with entering text. Your phone comes equipped with an orientation detector that can tell if the phone is being held in an upright (Portrait) or sideways (Landscape) orientation. This is useful when entering text.
Changing the Text Input Mode - Keypad There are two main keypad layout keys that will change the on-screen keys within the QWERTY keypad. The available Text Input modes are: Sym and Abc. 123 Symbol/Numeric Mode: activates the number, symbol, and emoticon keys. ABC ABC Mode: activates the default alphabet keys. Can also be set to Abc or abc by using the shift ( ) key. Sym Note: When in Abc mode, the Sym button will appear. When in Sym mode, the ABC button will appear. Using ABC Mode 3.
Using Symbol/Numeric Mode Use Symbol/Numeric Mode to add numbers, symbols, or emoticons. 1. Rotate your phone counterclockwise to a Landscape orientation. 2. Tap 123 Sym at the bottom of the screen. The following screen displays: Predictive Text By using the Predictive Text option, you can have next-letter prediction and regional error correction, which compensates for pressing the wrong keys on the QWERTY keyboard. 1. To turn Predictive Text on or off, tap ➔ Settings ➔ Language and input. 2.
5. Continue typing your message. Tap to send the for more options. For more message or press information, refer to “Creating and Sending Messages” on page 80. Note: You can also use Predictive Text mode in the portrait orientation. Samsung Keyboard Settings For information on how you can configure your Samsung keyboard settings, see “Samsung Keyboard settings” on page 111. Using the Google Voice Typing Feature You can use your voice to enter text using the Google Voice typing feature. 1.
Section 5: Contacts and Your Address Book This section allows you to manage your daily contacts by storing their name and number in your Address Book. Address Book entries can be sorted by name, entry, or group. • Picture: retrieve a previously stored image from your Gallery or from your My files folder and assign it to this entry. Tap an image to assign the image to the contact, then tap Done. You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names onto your SIM card and phone’s onboard memory.
The Mobile button Mobile initially displays next to the Phone number field. If you want to add a phone number that is not a mobile number, tap the Mobile button and select from Mobile, Home, Work, Work Fax, Home Fax, Pager, Other, Custom (add your own label), or Callback. 6. Enter the phone number. to add another Phone number field or tap Tap to delete a field. 7. Tap the Email address field. The keypad is displayed. The Home button Home initially displays next to the Email address field.
• Add another field: tap this button to add another field such as Phonetic name, Organisation, IM, Notes, Nickname, Website, Internet call, or Relationship. 12. Tap Save to save the new contact. Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers When you call automated systems, you are often required to enter a password or account number. Instead of manually entering the numbers each time, you can store the numbers in your Contacts along with special characters called pauses and waits.
Using Contacts 3. Tap the contact you wish to call or message. Dialing or Messaging from Address Book 4. Tap the phone icon to make a phone call or tap the message icon to send a message. Once you have stored phone numbers in the Address Book, you can dial them easily and quickly by using the alphabetical listing, their SIM card location number or by using the Search field to locate the entry. From the Address book, you can also send messages. Finding an Address Book Entry 1.
Joining Contacts Joining Contact Information Many people now maintain multiple email accounts, social networking logins, and other similar account information. For example, a Facebook account login name might differ from a corporate email account login because they are maintained separately and for different groups of people. This device can synchronize with multiple accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Corporate email, and Google.
Unjoining a Contact 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts . 2. Tap a contact name (the account name from which you want to unlink an entry). Note: typically this is the same contact with a different name or account information. 3. Tap the Connections bar. next to entry in which you want 4. Tap the minus sign to unjoin. The contact is now separated and no longer displays in the merged record screen.
Address Book Options You can access Address Book options while at the main Address Book page or while in the details page for a specific entry. Options in Address Book 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts . then press 2. The following options are displayed: • Delete: allows you to delete 1 or more of your contacts. • Import/Export: allows you to move contacts to or from your memory card or USB storage. You can also send a namecard via Bluetooth, ChatON, Email, Gmail, Messaging, or Wi-Fi Direct.
– Contact sharing settings: allows you to set up how to send contacts via Bluetooth in the form of namecards. Options at Selected Contact Screen 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts . 2. Tap a contact and at the contact’s display screen, press . 3. The following options are displayed: • History: allows you to view the phone and message history for the contact. • Share namecard via: allows you to send the contact’s information via Bluetooth, ChatON, Email, Gmail, Messaging, or Wi-Fi Direct.
3. Press ➔ Remove member. 8. Tap Save to save the new Group category. 4. Tap all of the contacts you want to remove from this group. A green checkmark will appear next to their name. 5. Tap Done. The contacts are now removed from the group. ➔ Groups Groups 2. Tap the Group name field and use the on-screen keypad to enter a new group name. For more information, refer to “Entering Text” on page 50. 3. Tap Group ringtone to choose an audio file for assignment to this new group.
Adding Favourites to your Address Book 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts . 2. Within the Contacts list, touch and hold a contact that you want to add to your favourites list. 3. Tap Add to favourites on the displayed list. 4. A gold star will appear next to the contact in the Address Book. Removing Favourites from your Address Book 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts . 2. Within the Contacts list, touch and hold a contact that you want to remove from your favourites list.
Copying Contacts to the Phone 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts ➔ Import/Export. 5. Tap Done to copy. ➔ 2. Tap Import from SIM card. 3. At the Save contact to prompt, tap Phone or the account where you would like to copy the contact. The phone then displays a list of your current contacts stored on your SIM card. 4. Tap the contacts to place a checkmark adjacent to those entries you wish to have copied to your phone.
Deleting Address Book Entries from the Phone You can delete Phone or SIM entries from your phone’s memory. 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts . Note: This menu is available only when your SIM card supports Service Dialing Numbers. 2. Within the Contacts list, touch and hold a contact that you want to delete. 3. Tap Delete on the displayed list. 4. At the Delete prompt, tap OK to delete the contact or Cancel to exit.
Section 6: Multimedia This section explains how to use the multimedia features of your phone, including Music Player, Video Player, Play Movies, Gallery, Camera, Camcorder and FM Radio. Music Player The Music Player is an application that can play music files. The music player supports files with extensions AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WMA, 3GP, MP4, and M4A.
Music square: Provides access to the Music Square, which analyzes characteristics of music files stored in your device and automatically creates playlists.Select a square on the screen to play music with similar characteristics. Music Player Options To access additional options, follow these steps: 1. While in the Music Player, press . 2. The follow options are available: • Add to playlist: allows you to add the current music file to a selected playlist. • Delete: delete the current song.
• Music auto off: when activated, music will automatically turn off after a set interval. Using Playlists Playlists are used to group songs in lists for later playback. These Playlists can be created via either the handset’s Music Player options menu or from within a 3rd party music application (such as Windows Media Player) and then downloaded to the handset. Creating a Playlist 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Music Player . 2. Tap the Playlists tab. 4.
Video Player The Video Player application plays video files stored on your phone or microSD card. . 1. Tap ➔ Video Player 2. All videos that you have on your phone and memory card will be displayed. Tap the video that you want to play. 3. The video will begin to play. 4. The following video controls are available: Pause the video. Start the video after being paused. Press and hold to rewind the video. Tap to go to previous video. Press and hold to fast-forward the video. Tap to go to next video.
5. Tap the PERSONAL VIDEOS tab to view movies you have on your phone or memory card. 6. Press for additional options. Gallery The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos. For photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or contact image, and share as a picture message. 1. Tap ➔ Gallery . All of the Albums that hold your pictures and videos will be displayed with folder name and number of files. 2.
For video player controls, see “Video Player” on page 69. Camera This section explains how to use the camera on your phone. You can take photographs and shoot video by using the builtin camera functionality. Your 5 megapixel camera produces photos in JPEG format. Important! Do not take photos of people without their permission. Do not take photos in places where cameras are not allowed. Do not take photos in places where you may interfere with another person’s privacy.
The picture is automatically stored within your designated storage location. If no microSD card is installed, pictures are stored on the Phone. For more information, refer to “Camera Options” on page 72. Front Facing Camera Charger connected Camera / Camcorder Mode: switches the camera between camera and camcorder mode. Once you change the mode, the corresponding indicator appears at the top left of the display. Slide the button up for Camera, or down for Camcorder.
• Panorama: takes a landscape photo by combining several images. Press the Camera key to take the initial image and move the phone slowly in one direction. Each time the green frame is centred in the screen, an additional photo is taken automatically. Continue until 8 pictures are taken or press the Camera key to end the panorama and save the combined image. • Cartoon: gives your photo a cartoon look. • Share shot: enables you to share photos with other users via Wi-Fi Direct.
Focus mode: allows you to set the focus method to Auto focus or Macro. Timer: allows you to set a timer for how long to wait before taking a picture. Options include: Off, 2 sec, 5 sec, and 10 sec. Effects: allows you to change the colour tone or apply special effects to the photo. Options include: No effect, Negative, Black and white, and Sepia. Resolution: allows you to set the image size to either: 5M (2560x1920), 3.2M (2048x1536), 2M (1600x1200), 1.3M (1280x960), or 0.3M (640x480).
GPS tag: allows you to turn GPS On or Off (also known as Geotagging). The location where the picture is taken is attached to the picture. (Only available in Camera mode.) Before you can use the GPS tag, from the Home screen tap ➔ Settings ➔ Location services and tap Use GPS satellites to create a checkmark. Save as flipped: when set to On, this option allows you to take and save a mirror-image video when using selfrecording mode.
3. Using the phone’s main display screen as a viewfinder, adjust the image by aiming the camcorder at the subject. 4. Before you take a video, use the Up and Down Volume keys to zoom in or out. You can magnify the video up to x4 (400 percent). – or – Pinch the screen to zoom out or pinch outwards to zoom in. Note: This function may not be available at high video resolution. 5. Tap the Video key ( ) to begin shooting video. The red light at the centre of the key “turns on” while video is being recorded ( ).
Settings: Edit shortcuts: allows you to set shortcut icons for the settings that you use the most. Self-recording: allows you to set the front camera so you can take videos of yourself or video chat. Resolution: allows you to set the video resolution to 640x480, 320x240 or 176x144. White balance: allows you to set the white balance for various types of lighting: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, or Fluorescent. Flash: allows you to set the flash options to Off or On.
Viewing your Videos Control the FM radio with the following keys: After you take a video, you can access various options from the Image Viewer. The Image Viewer uses your Gallery and the Video Player. For more information, refer to “Gallery” on page 70. Also, see“Video Player” on page 69. FM Radio To listen to the FM radio: 1. Plug a headset into your device. 2. From the main Home screen, tap . 3. Select to turn on the FM radio. ➔ FM Radio 1. Record a song from the FM radio. 2.
Record a song from the FM radio 5. Press and select Stations to view the list of available stations. 1. Plug a headset into your device. ➔ FM Radio 2. From the main Home screen, tap . 3. Select 1. Plug a headset into your device. to turn on the FM radio. 2. From the main Home screen, tap . 4. Scroll a radio station. 5. Select 3. Select to start recording. 6. When you are finished, select Save radio stations automatically to turn on the FM radio. 5.
Section 7: Messaging This section describes how to send and receive different types of messages. It also includes the features and functionality associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your phone provides the following message types: • Text Messages • Multimedia (Picture, Video, and Audio) Messages • Email and Gmail Messages • Google Talk • Google+ and Messenger Messages The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send and receive text messages to and from other mobile phones or email addresses.
4. If required, add more recipients by tapping the recipient field. 5. Tap the Enter message field and use the on-screen keypad to enter a message. For more information, refer to “Entering Text” on page 50. 6. Review your message and tap Send . Note: If you exit a message before you send it, it will be automatically saved as a draft. Options before composing a message ➔ Messaging Options while composing a message 1. While composing a message, press to reveal additional messaging options.
• View contact: allows you to see information on the recipient. This option only appears if the recipient is in your Contacts list. • Audio: allows you to choose an existing audio file from the • Add slide: allows you to add a new page to a message. • Record audio: allows you to temporarily exit the message and • Add subject: allows you to add a subject to a message. record an audio clip using the phone’s microphone. It is then automatically attached to the message.
Adding Additional Text You can copy text such as names, phone numbers, and events from your Contacts, Calendar or a Memo. 1. While composing a message, press ➔ Add text. 2. At the Add text screen, select one of the following: • Memo: allows you to insert text from an existing Memo. • S Planner: allows you to add the name, date, and time of a calendar event to your message. • Location: allows you to add an address and the link to the location on Google Maps.
To open a threaded message follow these steps: 1. From the main Home screen, tap Messaging Deleting multiple message threads . 1. From the Home screen, tap Tap the message thread you want to view. 2. Press 2. Touch and hold the message thread to display the following options: • View contact: displays the contact’s information. This option only displays if the sender is in your Contacts list. • Add to Contacts: displays the Contacts information screen.
Messaging Settings To configure the settings for text messages, multimedia messages, Voice mails, and Push messages. ➔ Messaging 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings. • Text templates: allows you to edit or add new text templates to use in your messaging. Text message (SMS) settings: ➔ 2. The following Messaging settings are available: • Delivery reports: Request a delivery report for each message you send.
• Roaming auto-retrieve: allows the message system to retrieve messages automatically when roaming.< • Notifications: allows you to see message notifications on your status bar. • Creation mode: allows you to select the creation mode, Free, Restricted, or Warning. • Select ringtone: allows you to set the ringtone for your message notifications. – Restricted: you can only create and submit messages with content belonging to the Core MM Content Domain.
7. Tap the Sync Email checkbox to synchronize email from your account with your device’s email.Tap the Notify me when email arrives check box to be notified when you have new email. 8. Tap Next. 9. Enter a name for this email account and your name (optional). 10. Tap Done. Creating a Corporate Email Account Use the following procedure to configure your phone to synchronize with a corporate email account. 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Email .
4. Enter the information required to set up another account. For more information, refer to “Creating an Email Account” on page 86. Switching Between Email Accounts 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Email . Your Email screen displays showing your emails from the active account. 2. Tap the Inbox button at the top of your screen that displays the name assigned to your active email account. Your Email accounts screen is displayed. 3. Tap an Email account.
6. Tap to send the message. Viewing a Gmail Message 1. From the Gmail Inbox, tap a message to view it. 2. The following options are available at the bottom of the screen after a message has been selected: • Archive : archives the selected message. • Delete : deletes the message. • Labels : allows you to attach labels to a message. This is similar to putting it in a folder. • Mark Unread : marks a read message as unread. • Newer: swipe your screen to the right to see newer messages.
1. Log on to your Google account if you have not already done so. For more information, refer to “Creating a New Google Account” on page 8. 2. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Talk . Tap Add account to create an account. 3. Begin using Google Talk. 4. Press Google Talk. ➔ Help for more information on using Google+ Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a lot easier.
Tap Add account to create an account. 5. At the Messenger screen, tap message. See www.samsungchaton.com for more information. to start a new 6. In the upper text field, enter a name, email address, or circle. 7. In the bottom message field, enter a message then tap . ChatON With the ChatON application, you can interact with friends and family (“Buddies”) using text, images, hand-written notes and video shared instantly.
Section 8: Changing Your Settings This section explains the settings used for customizing your device. Accessing Settings From any Home screen, tap – or – From any Home screen, press ➔ Settings . ➔ Settings. Wi-Fi Settings This section describes the Wi-Fi settings. For information on how to use Wi-Fi, see “Wi-Fi” on page 126. Activating Wi-Fi ➔ Settings ➔ Wi-Fi. 2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fi field, to turn Wi-Fi ON . 3. Tap Scan to scan for available Wi-Fi networks.
Bluetooth settings In this menu you can activate Bluetooth, view or assign a device name, activate your phone so other Bluetooth devices can discover it, or scan for other, available Bluetooth devices with which to pair. Activating Bluetooth ➔ Settings. 2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Bluetooth field, to turn Bluetooth ON . is displayed in the status bar. Additional Bluetooth Settings When Bluetooth is on, additional settings are available. 1.
The data usage displays as a visual (chart) and also displays a list of each application with a breakdown of how much data was used per application. Note: Data is measured by your device. Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 6. Press to display additional options. Tap to activate. • Data roaming: enables Data roaming on your device. • Restrict background data: restricts some apps and services from working unless you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Mobile Data To activate the data network, this option must be selected. It is set on by default. 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings ➔ More settings ➔ Mobile networks. 2. Tap Mobile data to create a checkmark and activate the feature. Data Roaming Data roaming allows you to connect to your service provider’s partner networks and access data services when you are out of your service providers area of coverage. 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings ➔ More settings ➔ Mobile networks. 2.
Important! You must deactivate data service prior to searching for an available network. 3. Tap Search networks to rescan for available networks. 4. Tap Select automatically to automatically select a network connection. Manual connection Your phone automatically searches for and connects to the preferred network. To manually select a network: 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings ➔ More settings ➔ Mobile networks. 2. Tap Network operators. 3. Tap a network name.
5. By default, WPA2 PSK security is selected. To enable it, tap the Password field, enter a password and tap Save. 2. Find the network SSID in the Wi-Fi network list and connect to it (the default is “AndroidAP”). The connected device can now use internet through your Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. To create an unsecured hotspot (not recommended as anyone can access your device), tap the Security field, select Open and tap Save.
1. From the Home screen, tap settings ➔ Wi-Fi Direct. ➔ Settings ➔ More 2. Tap the OFF / ON icon to turn Wi-Fi Direct on 2. From the Home screen, tap settings ➔ VPN. . For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi Direct” on page 128. VPN settings The VPN settings menu allows you to set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Important! Before you can use a VPN you must establish and configure one.
Kies via Wi-Fi Kies via Wi-Fi allows you to sync your PC wirelessly with your device provided they are both on the same network. You can view and share videos, photos, music, ringtones, and more. 1. On your PC, download the Samsung Kies application if you don’t already have it. You can find it at samsung.com. 2. On your PC, launch the Samsung Kies application. 3. On your PC, connect to a Wi-Fi network. 4. On your phone’s Home screen, tap More settings ➔ Kies via Wi-Fi. ➔ Settings ➔ 5.
Volume The Volume option allows you to change the volume for all phone sounds in one easy location. 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings ➔ Sound ➔ Volume. 2. Touch and drag the sliders to adjust the sound volume for Media, Ringtone, Notifications, and System. 3. Tap OK. Device ringtone This option allows you to set the default ringtone. 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings ➔ Sound. 2. Tap Device ringtone. 3. Tap a ringtone and tap OK.
• Touch sounds: plays a sound when you touch the screen. • Font size: allows you to select the size of font displayed. • Screen lock sound: plays a sound when your screen is locked or unlocked. • Battery percentage: displays the battery charge percentage next to the battery charge icon at the top of the display. Display Settings Wallpaper In this menu, you can change various settings for the display. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings ➔ Display.
4. Tap Learn about power saving to learn about various ways to conserve battery power. Storage From this menu you can view the total and available storage space in device memory and on a mounted SD card. You can also mount or unmount the SD card. For more information about mounting or unmounting the SD card, see “Memory Card” on page 32. To view the memory allocation for your external SD card: From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings ➔ Storage.
Applications manager You can download and install applications from Play Store or create applications using the Android SDK and install them on your device. Use Applications manager settings to manage applications. Warning! Because this device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, end-users operate these devices at their own risk. Memory Usage See how memory is being used by Downloaded or Running applications. 1.
4. Tap one of the applications to view application information. The following options display: • Stop: Stops the application from running on the device. This is usually done prior to uninstalling the application. Warning! Not all services can be stopped. Stopping services may have undesirable consequences on the application or Android System. • Report: Report failure and other application information. Note: Options vary by application.
Location Services The Location services settings allow you to set up how the phone will determine your location and the sensor settings for your phone. 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings ➔ Location services. 2. Tap any of the following options to create a checkmark and activate the service: • Use wireless networks: allows applications to use data from mobile networks and Wi-Fi to help determine your location. • Use GPS satellites: allows applications to use GPS to pinpoint your location.
• Dual clock displays a set of dual digital clock on the Lock screen while you are roaming. Tap the entry to set your home city. This time zone then becomes the time used by one of the on-screen clocks. • Weather displays the current area weather on the Lock screen. Tap and set the temperature units (F or C) and refresh time. • Help text shows help information on the Lock screen. Note: These options vary depending on the selected Lock settings.
1. From the Home screen, tap Security ➔ Owner information. ➔ Settings ➔ 2. Tap the Show owner info on lock screen checkbox to create a checkmark if you want your owner information displayed on the lock screen. 3. Enter the information that you would like displayed on your lockscreen and tap OK. Encryption To require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your phone each time you power it on or decrypt the data on your SD card each time it is connected. Note: Charge battery to 80% or more.
SIM card lock 1. From the Home screen, tap Prevent another user from using your SIM card to make unauthorized calls or from accessing information stored on your SIM card by protecting the information using a PIN code. 2. Tap Make passwords visible to create a checkmark and enable or disable the display of password characters. When enabled, your phone will ask for a PIN number each time you use the phone. Using this option you can also change your SIM PIN number. 1.
3. Select a device administrator and follow the prompts. If no device administrators are listed, you can download them from the Play Store. Unknown sources This feature allows you to download and install applications from locations other than Play Store. 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings ➔ Security. 2. Tap Unknown sources. A check mark is displayed to indicate it is active.
Note: You must have installed a memory card containing encrypted certificates to use this feature. 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings ➔ Security. 2. Tap Install from device storage, then choose a certificate and follow the prompts to install. ➔ Settings ➔ Security. 2. Tap Clear credentials to remove all certificates. Language and Input This menu allows you to configure the language in which to display the menus. You can also set onscreen keyboard options.
• Select input languages: tap on a language that you want to input. Select Automatic to use the local language or select a language from the list. • Block offensive words: tap to create a checkmark and enable the blocking of recognized offensive words from the results of your voice-input Google typing. Samsung Keyboard settings From this menu you can set Samsung keyboard options. 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings ➔ Language and input. icon next to Samsung keyboard. 2.
• Reset settings resets the keyboard settings back to their original configuration. Predictive Text Settings From this menu you can set Predictive Text settings. 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings ➔ Language and input. 2. Tap the 3. icon next to Samsung keyboard. Tap Predictive text. 4. Tap the Word completion field to enable word completion. Words are recommended based on the characters entered. 5.
1. From the Home screen, tap Language and input. ➔ Settings ➔ 2. Tap Voice search to configure: • Language: Choose a language for your voice input. • SafeSearch: Set the sensitivity for filtering of explicit images from the results of your voice-input Google searches. • Block offensive words: Enable or disable blocking of recognized offensive words from the results of your voiceinput Google searches.
Backup and Reset Back up my data By setting this option, the Google server will back up all of your settings and data. 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings ➔ Backup and reset. 2. Tap Back up my data to enable or disable back up of application data, WI-Fi passwords, and other settings to the Google server. Backup Account If you have enabled the Back up my data option, then the Backup account option is available. 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings ➔ Backup and reset. 2.
Date and Time This menu allows you to change the current time and date displayed. 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings ➔ Date and time. 2. Tap Automatic date and time to allow the network to set the date and time. 3. Tap Automatic time zone to allow the network to set the time zone. Accessibility Accessibility services are special features to make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use the Accessibility settings to activate these services.
5. Tap the Accessibility shortcut option to allow the accessibility shortcut under the device options to be used by pressing and holding the power key. 6. Tap the Screen timeout option to timeout the accessibility feature after a defined amount of time. 7. Tap Lock automatically to lock the screen after a preset period of inactivity. Tap 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, or 30 minutes. 8. Tap the TalkBack option to activate the TalkBack feature.
Allow Mock Locations User Interface Options This setting is used by developers when developing location-based applications. Note: This setting is used for development purposes. 1. From the Home screen, tap Developer options. ➔ Settings ➔ 2. Tap Allow mock locations to enable or disable the setting. When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box. Desktop Backup Password Protect the desktop with a backup password ID. 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings ➔ Developer options.
• Transition animation scale: Configure the scale for transitioning when using animation (ranges from off to 10x). Application Options 1. From the Home screen, tap Developer options. ➔ Settings ➔ 2. Tap Do not keep activities to destroy every activity as soon as the application is closed. 3. Tap Limit background processes to set the number of processes that can run in the background. Options are: Standard limit, No background processes, and 1 to 4 processes at most. 4.
• Android version: displays the android version loaded on this handset. 3. At the Disclaimer prompt, select your country and tap Confirm. • Baseband version: displays the baseband version loaded on this handset. 4. The phone automatically updates the software (if available), otherwise, when the No update available prompt is displayed, tap OK. • Kernel version: displays the kernel version loaded on this handset. • Build number: displays the software build number.
Section 9: Connections This section describes the various connections your phone can make, including accessing the Internet with your Browser, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Connecting your PC. Internet The Browser is your access to the mobile web. This section explains how to navigate the Browser and introduces you to the basic features. Accessing the Mobile Web From the Home screen, tap Internet Navigating with the Browser 1. To select an item, tap an entry. 2.
• Find on page: allows you to search in the current page. Search the Internet • Desktop view: allows you to assign the browser to display the current page in the desktop view (to closely mimic the display as it would appear on a desktop computer). To perform an internet search using keywords, follow these steps: 1. From any webpage, tap the URL field. • Save for offline reading: allows you to store the current page so that it can be read later without requiring an Internet connection. 2.
Going Incognito Using Bookmarks The incognito feature allows you to view Internet sites outside of the normal browsing. Pages viewed in this incognito window won’t appear within your browser history or search history, and no traces (such as cookies) are left on your device. Note: Any downloaded files will be preserved and will stay on your device after you exit the incognito mode. To add a new incognito window: 1. From your browser window, tap (Incognito). 2 The Bookmarks page is displayed.
• Open: Opens the webpage of the selected bookmark. • Open in new window: Opens the webpage in a new window. • Edit bookmark: Allows you to edit the name or URL of the bookmark. For more information, refer to “Editing Bookmarks” on page 123. • Add shortcut to home screen: Adds a shortcut to the bookmarked webpage to your phone’s Home screen. • Share link: Allows you to share a URL address using many different options. • Copy link URL: Allows you to copy the URL address to use in a message.
➔ Settings ➔ 1. From your browser, press Privacy and security ➔ Clear all cookie data. 2. At the Clear prompt, tap OK to delete the cookies or tap Cancel to exit. Using your History The History list provides you with a list of the most recently visited websites. These entries can be used to return to previously unmarked web pages. 1. From the Home webpage, tap ➔ History tab. A list of your most recently visited websites is displayed with Name and URL address. 2.
• Show security warnings: Notifies you if there is a security issue with the current website. • Accept cookies: Allows sites that require cookies to save and read cookies from your device. • Clear notification: Deletes website notification access information. Accessibility • Clear all cookie data: Deletes all current browser cookie files. • Force zoom: allows you to override the website’s request to control zoom. • Remember form data: Allows the device to store data from any previously filled out forms.
• Enable plug-ins: Allows the download of plug-ins such as Adobe Flash. • Default storage: Allows you to set your default storage to Device or Memory Card. • Website settings: View advanced settings for individual websites. • Default zoom: Adjusts the zoom feature. Set to Far, Medium, or Close. • Open pages in overview: Shows an overview of newly opened web pages. • Auto-fit pages: Allows web pages to be resized to fit as much of the screen as possible.
Turning Wi-Fi On Manually add your new network connection By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off. Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible in-range WAPs. 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings. 2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fi field, to turn Wi-Fi ON . Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 1. From the Home screen, tap 1. At the bottom of the network list, tap Add Wi-Fi network. 2. Enter the Network SSID.
Note: Use of wireless data connections such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth can cause an added drain to your battery and reduce your use times. Manually Scan for a Wi-Fi Network 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings ➔ Wi-Fi. 2. Tap Scan. All available Wi-Fi networks are displayed. Wi-Fi Status Indicators The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status at a glance: Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fi Direct field, to turn Wi-Fi Direct ON . 3. From the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi Direct. 4. Repeat steps 1 - 4 on the other device you want to connect with. The steps for a different model of phone may be different. 5. On your phone, tap Scan. The device scans for other Wi-Fi Direct devices. 6. Once the name of the device you want to connect to is displayed, tap on it. 7. The other device has two minutes to tap Accept for the connection to be made.
Bluetooth Displays when Bluetooth is active. About 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. The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 30 feet. Turning Bluetooth On and Off To turn Bluetooth on: 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings. 2.
To change your Bluetooth name: 1. From the Bluetooth settings page, press Device name. Pairing Bluetooth Devices ➔ 2. Enter a new name. 3. Tap OK to complete the rename process. To make your device visible: 1. From the Bluetooth settings page, press ➔ Visible time-out. • Making your device visible allows it to be detected by other devices for pairing and communication. 2. Select a time that you would like your device visibility to time-out.
Note: Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time process. Once a pairing has been created, the devices will continue to recognize their partnership and exchange information without having to re-enter a passcode again. Deleting a paired device (unpair) Deleting a device from your list removes its “connection record” and upon reconnection would require that you re-enter all the previous pairing information. 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. 2.
Storage: allows you to use the storage capacity of the phone and SD card to store and upload files. This option allows your computer to detect the phone and SD card as a removable storage drives. Kies: allows you to manage music, movies and photos. You can also backup precious contacts and calendars, download apps and podcasts and automatically upgrade device firmware. Kies conveniently syncs your life across all your devices.
Section 10: Applications This section contains a description of each application that is available in the Apps Menu, its function, and how to navigate through that particular application. If the application is already described in another section of this user manual, then a cross reference to that particular section is provided. Tip: To open applications quickly, add the icons of frequentlyused applications to one of the Home screens. For details, see “Customizing Your Home Screen” on page 24.
Camera Use your 5.0 megapixel camera feature to produce photos in a JPEG format. Your phone also functions as a Camcorder to take videos. For more information, refer to “Camera” on page 71. ChatON With the ChatON application, you can interact with friends and family with text, images, hand-written notes and video shared instantly. You can chat in groups, while a Web client will allow the easy sharing of content and conversations between your phone and PC.
Turning Off an Alarm To stop an alarm when it sounds, touch and sweep the icon to the right. Setting the Snooze Feature To activate the Snooze feature after an alarm sounds, touch and sweep the ZZ icon to the left. Snooze must first be set in the alarm settings. For more information, refer to “Alarm” on page 135. ➔ 2. Tap the alarm or alarms you wish to delete. A green checkmark will appear next to each selection. Tap Select all to delete all alarms. 3. Tap Delete.
Stopwatch You can use this option to measure intervals of time. 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Clock ➔ Stopwatch. 2. Tap Start to start the stopwatch. 3. Tap Lap to capture a lap time. You can save multiple lap times. 4. Tap Stop to stop the stopwatch. 5. Tap Restart to continue or tap Reset to erase all times recorded. Timer You can use this option to set a countdown timer. Use a timer to count down to an event based on a preset time length (hours, minutes, and seconds). 1.
• AccuWeather: when this is checked, the location, temperature, and weather condition is displayed. Tap to remove the checkmark. • Brightness: adjust the display brightness. Drag the slider to the desired level and tap OK. Contacts You can manage your contacts by storing their name and number in your Address Book. Address Book entries can be sorted by name, entry, or group. For more information, refer to “Contacts and Your Address Book” on page 54.
Gallery The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos. For photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or contact image, and share as a picture message. For more information, refer to “Gallery” on page 70. Game Hub Access social and premium games. Join Game Hub to enjoy free games with your friends. 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Game Hub . A Disclaimer screen displays. 2. Read the Disclaimer and touch Confirm.
Latitude Your friend will receive an email or text message with your location marked on a map. They will also receive instructions on how to view your location from the web or use Latitude on their phone or tablet provided it is available. Once they acknowledge your request, their location will display on your phone. They can share their location from their computer, phone, or tablet. For more information, go to http://www.google.com/latitude.
– Terms, Privacy & Notices: displays the Terms and • Layers: Layers are additional items that you can have displayed on your map. They include Traffic, Satellite, Terrain, Transit Lines, Latitude, My Maps, Bicycling, and Wikipedia. • Settings: the following Latitude options are available: – Display: allows you to display the Zoom Buttons and Scale Bar on the screen. – Offline and cache: allows you to set options to pre-fetch map tiles when not using WiFi and to clear the cache that holds the map tiles.
Maps Depending on your location, you can view basic, custom, and satellite maps and local business information, including locations, contact information, and driving directions. You can also post public messages about a location and track your friends. Important! Before using Google Maps you must have at least an active data (3G) connection. The Maps application does not cover every country or city.
• Layers : Layers are additional items that you can have displayed on your map. They include Traffic, Satellite, Terrain, Transit Lines, Latitude, My Maps, Bicycling, and Wikipedia. 3. Press to display the following options: • Clear Map: allows you to remove all markings and layers from the map. • Make available offline: lets you store up to six large metro areas on your device for access when you don't have a connection. – What’s New: allows you to see the latest changes in Play Store and update your app.
6. Tap Bluetooth, ChatON, Email, Messaging, or Wi-Fi Direct. Note: Email will appear as an option only after you have setup your Email account. For more information, refer to “Using Email” on page 86. 7. Enter the recipient information and tap Send. For more information, refer to “Message Options” on page 81. 8. To modify a Memo, tap the pencil icon in the top right corner of the Memo. Edit the Memo then tap Save. to display the 9.
3. The following folders may display: • Alarms: this folder contains any alarm files you may have. • Android: the Android folder stores files that are used in Android applications. • Bluetooth: this folder stores files sent via a Bluetooth device. • DCIM: this is the default location for pictures and videos taken by the device. Tap DCIM ➔ Camera to view the picture or video files. For more information, refer to “Viewing Pictures” on page 70. Also, see “Viewing Videos” on page 70.
• Type destination: allows you to use the keypad to enter your destination. • Go home: displays route from your current location to the preset home address. • Map: displays map with your current location at the center. • RECENT DESTINATIONS: allows you to access information on previous destinations you have used. You can also access the following additional tabs at the top of the screen: • STARRED: allows you to keep a list of favorite destinations, locations, restaurants, etc.
Obtaining Driving Directions Your phone’s built-in GPS hardware allows you to get realtime driving directions to selected locations or establishments based on your current location. Using a Physical Address 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Navigation . 2. Tap either Speak Destination or Type Destination. 3. If typing in the address, enter the address, city, and province using the keypad. As you type, possible addresses will be displayed. Tap on one when you see the address you want.
2. Sign in to your Google account. 3. The first time you sign in, the Play Store Terms of Service will be displayed. Tap Accept to continue or Decline to exit. 4. Tap Apps, Movies or Books to download or purchase content. You can also download updates to existing applications. 5. Follow on the on-screen instructions. S Planner With S Planner, you can consult your calendar by day, week, or month, create events, and set alarms to act as reminders. To access S Planner: 1.
4. Tap Hide declined events to activate this option. A check mark indicates selection. 5. Tap Lock time zone to lock event time based on your current user-selected time zone. Select a time zone from within the Select time zone field. 6. Tap Show week number to display the week numbers along the side of the week entries. 7. Tap Calendars and select the synchronization settings you want. A check mark indicates selection. 8. Tap Set alerts and notifications to adjust the event notification method.
accordance with the Samsung Apps privacy policy (http://www.samsungapps.com/common/privacy.as). In order to receive any of the applications, you must select the “Accept” button indicating that you agree to the terms and conditions and the use of your personal data in accordance with the privacy policy. Note: You might incur additional charges when accessing the internet or downloading applications. Note: Available applications, widgets, and updates might differ depending on your region.
1. From the Home screen, tap 2. To start recording, tap Record microphone. ➔ Voice recorder . and speak into the 3. During the recording process you can either tap Stop to stop and save the recording or Pause to temporarily halt the recording. After pausing, tap Record to resume recording. Once the audio recording has stopped, the message is automatically saved. Tap Cancel to cancel the recording without saving. to display a list of all your voice 4. Tap List recordings.
to search for a specific video, 2. Tap the search field select a video from the list of the featured videos, or select a video category by pressing BROWSE and selecting a category. 3. Rotate the phone to landscape view. 4. Control playback with the icons on the screen. 5. If you prefer high quality video, as the video starts to play, tap HQ. To share videos: 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ YouTube . 2. Select a video. 3. Select and then select an option. To record your own videos: 1.
Index A Abc mode 51 About Device 118 Accounts and Synchronization settings 104 Adding a New Contact Idle Screen 54 Address Book 54 Adding a New Contact 54 Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers 56 Copying a contact to the Phone 64 Copying Contacts to Phone 64 Copying Contacts to SIM Card 63 Deleting Address Book Entries 65 Deleting Contacts from SIM card 64 Dialing a Number 57 Favourites 62 Finding an Address Book Entry 57 Group Settings 61 Managing Address Book Contacts 63 Service Dialing Numbers 65 Using Conta
Correcting the Number 34 Dialing a Recent Number 34 Ending a Call 34 International Call 33 Making a Call 33 Manual Pause Dialing 33 Options During a Call 40 Putting a Call on Hold 41 Saving a recent call number to Address Book 38 Searching for a Number in Address Book 44 Using the Speakerphone 43 Viewing All Calls 37 Viewing Missed Calls 37 Camcorder 75 Camcorder Options 76 Shooting Video 75 Camera 71 Camera Options 72 Taking Pictures 71 Changing Your Settings 92 Charging battery 4 ChatON 135 154 Clock 135
Editing 62 Removing a contact 61 Group Settings Editing a Caller Group 62 H Home key 21 Hotspots 130 I Icons Application 16 Indicator 14 Icons, description 14 In-Call Options 40 Incognito 122 Create Window 122 Exit Window 122 International Call 33 Internet 120 J Joining Contacts 58 K Keyboard Input Methods 110 Keyboard settings 111 Keypad Changing Text Input 51 Kies via Wi-Fi 99 L Landscape 50 Language and keyboard settings select locale 110 Latitude 140 Local 141 Location services settings 105 Lock S
Audio Setup 116 Movies 69 Multimedia 66 Music Playlists 68 Music File Extensions 3GP 66 AAC 66 AAC+ 66 eAAC+ 66 M4A 66 MP3 66 MP4 66 WMA 66 Music Player 66 adding music 68 creating a playlist 68 removing music 68 Mute 41, 44 My files 144 N Navigation 145 command keys 21 context-sensitive menus 22 156 terms used 21 touch gestures 21 Navigation Options 146 P PC Connections 132 Phone Front View 11 icons 14 Switching On/Off 6 Phone information 118 Pictures 70 Gallery 70 Play Books 147 Play Movies 69 Play Sto
Symbol/Numeric mode 52 Synchronization settings auto-sync 105 T Tethering 96 Text Input Abc mode 51 Methods 50 numeric mode 52 symbol mode 52 Time 115 Timer 137 Automatic Answering 46 Touch Screen 6 Lock/Unlock 6 Travel Charger 4 Using 5 U Understanding Your Phone 10 Features of Your Phone 10 Front View 11 Rear View 12 Unmute 41 USB settings mass storage device 133 USB Tethering 96 Using Favourites Adding Favourites 123 Deleting a Favourite 123 Editing Favourites 123 Deleting an Entry 136 Y YouTube 151
