SCH-M828UM.book Page 1 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM SCH-M828C M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 2 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 3 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM GH68-35474A Printed in China Nuance®, VSuite™, T9® Text Input, and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc., or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. ACCESS® and NetFront™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACCESS Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 4 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM • Dynamically equalizes and adjusts voice volume to optimize your calling experience, so you can hear clearly and don't need to speak louder to overcome surrounding noise. The noise suppression technology is built-in and already enabled in your new mobile phone. So it's ready to provide unsurpassed voice clarity with every call.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 1 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started .............................................. 5 Setting Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unlocking Your Device Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Making Your First Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCH-M828UM.book Page 2 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 TTY Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Adjusting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCH-M828UM.book Page 3 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Accessing File Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opening Files in File Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThinkFree Office . . . .
SCH-M828UM.book Page 4 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Section 12: Messaging ............................................... 113 Section 15: Health and Safety Information ............... 124 Text Messaging (SMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Composing Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Accessing Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Multimedia Messaging (MMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCH-M828UM.book Page 5 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Section 1: Getting Started Setting Up Your Device 1. Install the battery. • Insert the battery into the opening in the back of the device, making sure the connectors align. Gently press down to secure the battery. • Remove the battery from its packaging. • Grasp the device firmly and locate the cover release latch. • Place your fingernail in the opening and firmly “pop” the cover off the device (similar to a soda can).
SCH-M828UM.book Page 6 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM • Position the battery cover over the battery compartment and press down until you hear a click. 6 2. Press and hold to turn the device on. • If your device is activated, it will turn on, search for service and enter standby mode.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 7 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Unlocking Your Device Screen 䊳 To unlock your phone from this screen, touch and drag the Making Your First Call 1. lock icon across the screen. From the Home screen, tap to access the onscreen dialpad. 2. • If your device is locked, touch and drag the lock icon to the right. Use the onscreen dialpad to enter a phone number and tap . • If your device is in PowerSave mode, press reactivate the screen.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 8 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Setting Up Your Voicemail Your device automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your device is in use or turned off. You should set up your Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your device is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Dial) ➔ (Voicemail). 2. Follow the system prompts to: • Create your password. • Record your name announcement.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 9 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines key features of your device and describes the screen and the icons that appear when the device is in use. Front View Features of Your Phone • 3.2 inch HVGA Touchscreen Display 8 • Android 2.2™, Froyo Platform • Android Market™ for access to over 200,000 Apps • 2.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 10 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Key Functions 1. 6. menu/option. status and options, such as signal strength, wireless technology, ringer setting, messaging, and battery charge. 2. 7. SEARCH Key displays the Google Search box which is used Display Screen displays all the information needed to to search for a key term both on the device and online.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 11 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Camera Lens allows you to take pictures and videos using 1. 2. 3. Volume Button allows you to adjust the ringer volume in the built-in 2.0 megapixel camera. standby mode, the voice volume during a call, and media External Speaker lets you hear different ringers and sounds playback volume. Press the volume button to mute the ringer when receiving incoming calls. and the voice of the other party in speakerphone mode. 4.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 12 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 8. Camera Button lets you activate the camera and camcorder to take pictures and videos. Viewing the Display Screen Status Bar – Status Icons Missed Call – You have missed an incoming call. Call Muted – The device microphone has been muted. The display screen provides information about your device status and options. The following list identifies the symbols on your display screen: Speaker – Speakerphone feature is enabled.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 13 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Status Bar – Status Icons GPS Location On – Device location feature is on and available for location-based services such as GPS Navigation (see page 123). Status Bar – Status Icons GPS Communicating – Device location feature is on and communicating. Sign-in/Sync Error – There has been an issue with your connection to the Google server or you were not properly signed into your account.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 14 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Status Bar – Status Icons Download Successful – A recent software download was successfully downloaded. Calendar Reminder – Shows you have a reminder of an upcoming Calendar event. Status Bar – Messaging Icons Text Message – You have new text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages. Voicemail Message – You have new voicemail messages.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 15 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Turning Your Device Off 1. Press and hold for two seconds until you see the Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, browser use and other variables may reduce the battery talk and standby times. Phone options menu. 2. Tap (Power off) and then tap OK to power off the Tip: Watch your battery level indicator and charge the battery before it runs out of power. device.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 16 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 4. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power outlet. Always use a Samsung-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery. Incorrect Charging the Battery Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your device automatically turns off and you will lose any information you were just working on.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 17 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM • 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. See “Activating Location Mode” on page 121. • When taking pictures, do not use a flash unless you have to. See “Camera Settings” on page 102. • Do not wait until your battery is completely depleted before charging your device.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 18 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM • Search ( ) displays the Quick Search box that you can use to search for a key term both on the phone and online. See “Search Key” on page 18. – For example, entering the word “Pa”, will display any matching entries from your device’s Contacts list, current device applications, or from any online Web page via Google search.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 19 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Using Your Device to Search 3. 1. Press touched, the item opens in the appropriate application. – or – Touching Voice Search ( to launch Tap to select a search area. • All: searches your device, the Web, and the Android Market for your search term. • Web: searches for your term only on the Web using the Google search engine. • Apps: searches for your term only within the Android Market.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 20 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Note: To hide the onscreen keyboard and see more of your search matches, press . 3. Tap a match from the list of suggestions, phone search results, or previously chosen search matches. Once touched, the item opens in the appropriate application. To search the phone and Web via Voice Search: 1. Press and tap (microphone icon on the side of the Google Search box).
SCH-M828UM.book Page 21 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Navigation and Customization Your phone is a touch-sensitive device which allows you to not only select an onscreen option with a single tap, but also scroll through long menu lists. Simply slide up and down through the display with your fingertip. Tip: Some menu options are also accessed by pressing and holding an onscreen item, such as a Contact entry from the Contacts tab.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 22 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM • Notification area displays icons associated with end-user notifications such as: email messages, calls (missed, call in progress), new voicemail, upcoming events, a USB connection, and text/MMS messages. See “Using the Notifications Panel” on page 31. – These notifications appear at the top-left of the screen (within the Status bar) and display important user information.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 23 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM • Page Navigation is a visual indication of the currently active page. The onscreen dots (located at the bottom left and right of the screens) indicate your current page location. – When on the Home Screen, two dots appear at both locations (this indicates there are two pages at either side of the current page). – Touch and hold to reveal the Quick Screen Access. Tap a preview to launch the selected screen.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 24 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Applications Application Icons The following is a listing of some of the applications available using the Applications tab. Application Icons Books: Read eBooks from the web-based Google Books service. Browser – Launches the Web browser. The browser is fully optimized and comes with advanced features to enhance Internet browsing on your device. Calculator – Launches the onscreen calculator application (page 87).
SCH-M828UM.book Page 25 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Application Icons ThinkFree Office – A Microsoft Office compatible office My Files – Lets you view supported image files and text suite that provides a central place for managing your documents online or offline (page 88). files on your microSD card (page 85). Voice Dialer – Launches your device’s built-in automatic Navigation – Launches a built-in GPS feature, giving you access to a number of location-based services (page 123).
SCH-M828UM.book Page 26 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Customizing Your Home Screen You can customize your Home Screen by doing the following: • Creating Shortcuts • Adding and Removing Widgets • Repositioning Widgets • Creating Folders • Changing the Wallpaper To add a shortcut from the Applications tab: 1. Press to activate the Home Screen. 2. Select a location (screen) for your new shortcut by scrolling across your available screens until you Creating Shortcuts reach the desired one.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 27 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM • Latitude • Music playlist • Settings Note: The same shortcut can be added to any of the available screens (Home or Extended). The application you add to the screen will still appear in the Applications tab. 5. 6. While still holding the onscreen icon, position it on the current screen. Once complete, release the screen to lock the shortcut into its new position. your current Home Screen. To delete a shortcut: 1.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 28 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Adding and Removing Widgets Widgets are self-contained applications that reside in either your Applications tab or on the Home or Extended screens. Unlike a shortcut, this widget appears as an onscreen application. Note: To move a widget from one screen to another, it must first be deleted from its current screen. Activate the new screen, and then add the widget. • As you place the widget into the Trash, both items turn red.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 29 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 4. Tap an available folder type to place it on your current screen. • Choices include New folder, All contacts, Contacts with phone numbers, Google Contacts, Received list from Bluetooth, Recent documents, or Starred contacts. Note: Starred contacts are those Contact entries tagged as very important. Accessing Recently-Used Applications Your device keeps a running list of your most recently used applications. 1.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 30 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Menu Navigation You can navigate through a menu by using your finger on the screen and by using the keyboard navigation/arrow keys. Selecting Menu Items Using Your Fingers As you navigate through the menu, you activate menu options by tapping the onscreen entry. Select an option by tapping. 1.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 31 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Using the Notifications Panel The Notification area indicates new message events (data sync status, new messages, calendar events, call status, etc). You can expand this area to provide more detailed information about the current onscreen notification icons. 1. Touch and hold the Status bar, then slide your finger down the screen. 2. Tap a notification entry to open the associated application.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 32 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Alternating between Swype and Android Keyboard To alternate between Swype and Android Keyboard input methods: 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the input field until the Edit text screen displays. 2. Tap Input method and select Swype or Android Keyboard. Configuring Swype Settings 1. Press ➔ and tap Settings > Language & keyboard. 2. Tap Swype. 3.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 33 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM • To enter contractions, move your finger over the apostrophe. • To correct a misspelled word, double-tap on the word you want to change and then tap to erase a single character. Touch and hold to erase an entire word. Swype Keyboard Overview • Entry field a screen area where text, numbers, or other characters are entered. • Delete deletes characters from the entry field.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 34 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM • CAPS/ALT: When in ABC mode, this key changes the capitalization of the subsequent entered characters. When in SYM mode, this key displays additional symbol characters. • Text Input mode: There are two available modes: 123 ABC and SYM. – 123 ABC mode contains only letters. In this mode, the text mode button displays SYM . – SYM mode contains only numbers and symbols. In this mode, the text 123 mode button displays ABC .
SCH-M828UM.book Page 35 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM To enter numbers and symbols: Tap SYM to enter the SYM (symbol) mode. 2. Touch the key for the number or symbol you want to enter. 1. 3. Tap to enter alternate symbols displayed at the top of the key. To enter text: This example shows a user entering the word “there”. Put your finger down on the “t”, and without lifting, glide it to the “h”, and then to the “e”, and then over to the “r”, and back to the “e”.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 36 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Android Keyboard Overview Entry field: a field where text, numbers, or other characters can be entered. Suggested Word choices: a row of selectable word choices based on the current set of entered text. Tap an onscreen choice to insert the selection into your text entry field at the current cursor position. Tap the gray left and right arrows on this field to reveal additional word choices. Delete: deletes characters from the entry field.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 37 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Note: It is recommended that to avoid incorrect conversion, you use this feature in an area relatively free from background noises. ABC Mode In ABC mode, you can enter only letters from the onscreen keyboard. The text mode key shows ?123 . 1. Select the ABC mode ( ?123 ). See “Selecting a Text Mode using the Android Keyboard” on page 35. • Capitalization in ABC mode can be altered by using the Caps button. – next character is lowercase.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 38 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Creating a Google Account You will need a Google account to access several device features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk, and the 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. Note: A Google account can be created from either your device or from a computer.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 39 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Section 3: Making and Answering Calls Making Calls 1. From the Home screen, tap . – or – From the Home screen, tap 2. ➔ . Enter a phone number using the onscreen dialpad and tap . • If you make a mistake while dialing, tap to erase the numbers. 3. Touch and drag to the right when finished. Tip: To redial your last outgoing call, tap from the Call log list.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 40 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Answering Calls 䊳 Touch and drag Missed Call Notification to the right to answer an incoming call. When you do not answer an incoming call, the Status bar indicates . To display a Missed Call entry from the Home Screen: Tip: To silence an incoming call ringer, press either the up or down Volume button. 1. Touch and hold the Status bar, and then slide your finger down the screen.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 41 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 from the dialpad. Enter , even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted. Note: When you place an emergency call, your device automatically enters Emergency mode. During an emergency call, press to display your options. Select an option. • Dialpad/Hide dialpad to show or hide the onscreen dialpad. • End call to end the current call. • Speaker to activate speakerphone mode.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 42 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Call Waiting Making a 3-Way Call When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding a tone (beep). Your screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available and you are in digital mode). With 3-Way calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. 1. Press 2.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 43 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM In-Call Options Once you initiate a cal, you will see three onscreen options. • End call ( ) to end the current call. (Touch and drag to the right.) • Speaker ( ) to route the device’s audio through the speaker (On) or through the earpiece (Off). (Touch and drag to the left.) • Dialpad ( ) to enter dial tones using the onscreen dialpad. (Touch and drag up.) To see additional options, tap .
SCH-M828UM.book Page 44 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM • Edit number before call to make alterations to the current phone number prior to redial. See “Altering a Number From Call Log” on page 72.. • Send text message allows you to create a new text message to the selected entry. • Add to contacts to save the number if it is not already in your Contacts. See “Saving a Number From Call Log” on page 71. • Remove from call log to delete the entry from the Call Log list.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 45 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 3. If prompted, tap a destination for your new contact to 4. To display contact details, tap an entry from the list. Dialing From the Contacts List synchronize. • The new contact can be created in either your Google account (Gmail) , or your Corporate account (Outlook-Exchange Server). Note: You will not see the above option to select a destination unless you have previously established a Google or Corporate account.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 46 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Dialing a number from the Favorites tab is similar to dialing from the Contacts tab. (See “Dialing From the Contacts List” on page 45.) Assigning Favorites To assign a Contacts entry as a Favorite: ➔ From the Home screen, tap . – or – ➔ From the Home screen, tap 2. Contacts . Tap and hold a Contacts entry to display its onscreen context menu (page 30). 3. Tap Add to favorites. 4. Confirm your entry has been added by tapping Favorites .
SCH-M828UM.book Page 47 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Section 4: Settings Activating Wi-Fi The Settings menu can be accessed by one of two ways: 䊳 From the Home screen, press . and tap 1. – or – From the Home screen, tap From the Home screen, press and tap ➔ Wireless & networks ➔ Wi-Fi. ➔ . 2. Tap the Wi-Fi field to activate the feature (green Wireless and Networks checkmark indicates active). The device scans for Using Airplane Mode available in-range wireless networks.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 48 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Wi-Fi Setttings 3. Once Wi-Fi is set up for connectivity, the phone automatically uses a Wi-Fi connection when one is available for data services. 1. From the Home screen, press and tap ➔ minutes. Adding a Wi-Fi Network 1. Wireless & networks ➔ Wi-Fi settings. 2.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 49 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Activating the Device Name 1. Activate Bluetooth. 2. From the Home screen, press Note: Some Bluetooth devices are secure and require a PIN number to confirm and pair. and tap ➔ Wireless & networks ➔ Bluetooth settings ➔ Device name. 3. Press to erase the current device name and enter a new device name. 4. This menu allows you to select the communcation method for the USB port on the phone.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 50 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Call Settings Virtual Private Network (VPN) Settings Using this menu you can set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Your phone allows you to configure call settings such as Plus code dialing usage, other international dialing options, and TTY configuration. Note: Before you can use a VPN you must establish and configure one. Adding a VPN 1. From the Home screen, press and tap 2. Tap Add VPN. 3.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 51 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 3. Tap International Dialing. 4. Tap the entry field and press will connect via a special cable that plugs into your phone’s headset jack. from the onscreen If this cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the connector cable. keyboard to delete the previous value. 5. Enter a new value and tap OK. 6. Tap North American dialing to reactivate the feature. This To turn TTY Mode on or off: 1.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 52 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM To activate Silent Mode: Warning!: 911 Emergency Calling TTY users should make emergency calls by other means, including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), analog cellular, and landline communications. Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be corrupted when received by public safety answering points (PSAPs), rendering some communications unintelligible. The problem encountered appears related to software used by PSAPs.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 53 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM • Only when not in Silent mode: your device only vibrates for notifications and alerts when Silent mode is not active. Note: The Phone vibrate setting is independent of other call sound settings. For example, if you enable Silent mode with Phone vibrate, your phone will not play a ringtone, but will vibrate for an incoming call.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 54 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 2. Tap Notification ringtone. Display Settings 3. Tap a notification ringtone from the available list. The Changing the Brightness ringtone then briefly plays when selected. 4. Adjust your screen’s brightness to suit your surroundings. 1. Tap OK to assign a ringtone. You can select whether your phone plays a sound when using the dialpad, when making an onscreen selection, and when an SD card notification occurs. 1.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 55 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Window Animation Changing the Display Screen This feature provides the use of animation when onscreen windows are opened and closed. If deactivated, windows pop on and off and no transitions are applied. 1. From the Home screen, press and tap ➔ Choose what you see on the Home Screen (behind your shortcuts and Widgets) while powering on or off, and when in standby mode. 1. 2. 2. or All animations.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 56 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Adjusting the Date and Time 7. 1. From the Home screen, press 2. Tap Automatic to disable the feature. and tap ➔ Date & time. applied to the date displayed within the device’s Alarm Clock. Language Settings To assign the default language used by the Android operating system. 1. Note: If enabled, you can not alter the date, time zone or time values. 3. Tap Set date. Adjust the date, month, and year by tapping or 4. .
SCH-M828UM.book Page 57 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Note: Turning Location on allows the network to detect your position using GPS technology, making some mobile applications and services easier to use. Turning Location off disables the GPS location function for all purposes except 911, but will not hide your general location based on the cell site serving your call. No application or service may use your location without your request or permission. GPS-enhanced 911 is not available in all areas.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 58 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Your Device’s Screen Lock Feature 4. Locking Your Screen tap Next. When your device is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 911. 䊳 Press Review the onscreen tutorial on pattern creation, and then 5. Draw your pattern by touching your first onscreen point, then, without lifting your finger from the screen, connect at . Locking the screen prevents accidental least four points. Tap Continue to record the pattern.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 59 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Using Visible Passwords 1. Draw the unlock pattern. 2. Tap Change screen lock and redraw the saved pattern. 3. Tap None. 4. Tap Set up screen lock and select Pattern, then recreate a pattern. When enabled, this feature allows you to view the text entered into a password field as you type instead of an asterisk (*). This feature is enabled by default. To disable visible passwords: 1. What to do if you forget the pattern: 1.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 60 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Credential Storage Note: The Unlock Pattern applies if the Require Pattern setting is enabled. 2. Tap Emergency call to reveal the Emergency dialpad to place your emergency call. 1. • Draw your unlock pattern to regain access to the full dialer and unlock the device. Device Administration Activating this feature allows Google to administrate your device in a way similar to IT security settings on a corporate PC.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 61 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Managing Your Available Memory • Total space indicates the total size of the currently inserted microSD card. This includes both available and used space information. • To determine the amount of memory currently used on the card, take the total space and subtract the remaining available space. You can manage the information and configuration related to both your microSD card and built-in storage memory.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 62 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Unblocking Unknown Installations 2. Before these applications can be installed, you must allow the installation of "non-Market applications". Press and tap Sort by size. This option sorts the current Manage applications listing to display those There may be instances where you choose to install applications or packs from sources other than the Android Market. applications by amount of memory or cache usage. 3.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 63 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Manage Running Services To shutdown a current application: This service is an efficient method for managing power consumption and processor/memory resources. Processes can be stopped until the phone is restarted. To stop a currently running service: 1. From the Home screen, press and tap ➔ Applications ➔ Running services. 2. Tap an onscreen process entry. 3. Read the Stop service? dialog and tap Stop.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 64 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM • USB Debugging is used for development purposes. When activated, this allows debugging tools on a computer to communicate witht his device through a USB connection. • Stay awake is used for development purposes. When you activate this feature, the screen does not dim or lock while the phone is charging. • Allow mock locations is used by developers testing a GPS application.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 65 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 5. Tap Sign in. Your phone communicates with the Google servers to confirm your information. Your existing Gmail account then appears within the Managed accounts area of the screen. • Any changes or updates to your Gmail account are then automatically updated. To configure the Google management settings: 1. From the Home screen, press and tap Tap added as a managed account. ➔ To add a new Corporate account: 1.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 66 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 3. – Select ringtone assigns an audible ringtone when a new or upcoming event is pending. – Vibrate assigns a vibration when a new or upcoming event is pending. Tap the parameters you wish to synchronize. Account settings allows you to configure the current email account settings. • General settings allows you to configure: – Account name displays the name used by the device to track the account.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 67 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 2. From the Home screen, press and tap ➔ 3. Accessibility. Update Firmware, or Update Android. Note: You must first install a screen reader from the Android Market such as Kickback, Soundback, or Talkback in order for this feature to work. 3. 1. From the Home screen, press and tap ➔ About phone. The following information is available: to log data.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 68 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM • Build number displays the software, build number. • Hardware version displays the hardware version for this device. Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. All data, including downloaded applications are deleted. Important!: Back up your important data before you perform a factory reset of the device. 1.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 69 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Section 5: History Viewing Call Log Call Log (History) is a list of the phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. Call log makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as your phone automatically adds new numbers to the beginning of the list and removes the oldest entries from the bottom of the list.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 70 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 3. Tap the Missed call entry to open the Call log screen. Call Log Options This list provides easy access to redial an entry, or you can also choose to access two types of history entry lists depending on how they are touched. 70 • Highlight an entry from the list and tap to quickly redial the selected entry. See “Making a Call From Call Log” on page 71.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 71 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM • Tap a contact entry name or tap an entry to display the call options screen: – Call information (Incoming/Outgoing call, and Missed call information) provides the time and date of the call and its duration. – Call [Name or Number] allows you to redial the entry by name or number. – Send text message allows you to create a new text message to the selected entry.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 72 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 3. Tap the First name and Last name fields and enter a 4. name for the contact. 4. Edit the number using the onscreen dialpad or delete digits by pressing Tap Done when you finish entering information for the 5. Tap to erase the numbers. once the number has been changed. contact. Note: The option to select a destination is only available if you have previously established a Google or Corporate account on the device.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 73 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Section 6: Contacts Note: To verify your Contacts appear on your device, you must sync your email accounts after setup (Settings ➔ Accounts & sync). (See “Confirming Contact Synchronization” on page 74.) Creating a New Contacts Entry If existing Google and Corporate email accounts have been synchronized to your phone, these will be made available during the creation of new entries.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 74 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 5. Tap the Phone number field and enter a phone number using the onscreen dialpad. 6. From the phone numbers area, tap Note: ICE – In Case of Emergency To make it easier for emergency personnel to identify important contacts, you can list your local emergency contacts under “ICE” in your device’s Contacts list. For example, if your mother is your primary emergency contact, list her as “ICE–Mom” in your Contacts.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 75 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 3. To synchronize Gmail Contacts, tap Sync Contacts. A green checkmark indicates the feature is enabled. Contacts tab Contact entry’s Overview page – or – To synchronize Corporate Contacts, tap Sync Contacts. A green checkmark indicates the feature is enabled. Note: Any change on either side (Gmail, or Corporate/Outlook Contacts), is reflected on the other side after a sync process.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 76 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Contacts Menu Options 1. Press ➔ 2. and tap ➔ 1. Press . . 2. Tap an entry to display the Contact entry’s overview Touch and hold an entry and screen. This screen contains Name, History, contacts select from the available numbers, email, and linked contact information. contact menu options: • View contact to view the Contact’s overview screen. • Call contact to call a Contact's available number.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 77 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Note: Prior to using this feature, Bluetooth must first be enabled, and the recipient’s device must be visible. Only a Contact’s information can be sent via Bluetooth. No other file type (video, image, or audio) can be sent using Bluetooth. From the Contact’s overview screen, press 1. and IM to assign an existing IM client contact name. Tap ➔ label button to access AIM, Windows Live, Yahoo!, Skype, QQ, Google Talk, ICQ, Jabber, or Custom. 2.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 78 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 5. Tap Done to update the number to the existing Contacts entry. ➔ Press 2. Tap an entry to open its overview page. 3. Press and tap . 1. Log into your Gmail account and go to your Contacts page. 2. Select your Contacts entry (with a checkmark) and click and tap Share to send the current Contact the image area (Change Picture).
SCH-M828UM.book Page 79 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Adding Entries to Your Favorites The Favorites tab is a listing that can help you quickly access your most used or preferred Contacts entries. ➔ 1. Press 2. Touch and hold the entry name from the Contacts tab and tap . listing. 3. From the Contacts Entry context menu, tap Add to favorites. Note: Another method to add or remove an entry from your favorites is to toggle the state of the star icon on the Contact’s details page (upper-right).
SCH-M828UM.book Page 80 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Section 7: Tools Before You Begin 2. Google Calendar is an application that synchronizes new and existing entries between your phone and your online Google account. Calendar 3. Calendar events must be added and tracked by your phone separately. To add corporate calendar events to your device’s managed account tracking: 1. Press ➔ Accounts & sync. 80 and tap ➔ • If not present, you will have to add this account (page 65).
SCH-M828UM.book Page 81 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 3. Tap the green checkmark to toggle it off then back on. (See • Lock time zone locks event timesa nd dates to you selected time zone. Times and dates do yout change even if you move to another time zone. • Select time zone displays a list of selectable time zones. • Set alerts & notifications allows you to choose whether or not to display alerts and notifications in the status bar.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 82 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 4. Select a From/To date and time for the event by tapping the corresponding fields, and adjusting the values by tapping or Views . • Tap the time field and enter a time. • Tap AM or PM button to change the value. • Tap Set when finished. 5. Tap the Time zone field and select a time zone for this event. Or tap Show all and select a time zone. Default is (GMT-5:00) Central Time.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 83 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM • Google/Gmail are calendar entries that are synchronized between your device and your online Google account. 8. Tap OK to confirm the selection. 9. Tap the Location field, enter the location information, then tap Save. 10. Tap Participants and enter a participant name or email address, or select Contact to select a contact from the Contacts list, Recently to select a contact from a recent event.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 84 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 2. To view a Calendar event farther out, tap either Week or Month. Note: If in the Month view (tab), days containing calendar events are indicated by a blue triangle. Tap a day from this view to display a list of event within the Day tab. 3. 4. Erasing a Day’s Events and tap ➔ 1. Press . 2. Tap the Day tab on the Calendar screen. 3. Find the selected day and press 4. Tap Select all to delete all events on this day. and tap Delete.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 85 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM My Files 3. My Files allows you to view a list from which you can launch a file if the associated application is already on your phone (ex: MP4 and DivX). Note: The best recoding setting for MP4 video playback on this device is H.264 for Android™ or PSP™. Accessing File Viewer launch the associated application.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 86 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Music Player: Launches the Music Player. Home Screen: Takes you back to the Home Screen. 2. Tap (Alarm) to launch the alarm screen. Note: Upon your first launch of the Alarm Clock application, two alarm presets are set up by default and ready for you to customize. These alarms are turned off by default. Weather Information 3. Tap (Add alarm) to activate an alarm. 4.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 87 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Note: The number of hours and minutes left before the alarm goes off is briefly displayed onscreen after you set the new alarm time. 6. Touch and hold a desired alarm event. 3. From the onscreen context menu, tap Delete alarm and then tap OK. Tap the Repeat field to select a repeating status for the To disable an Alarm event: alarm. • Place a green checkmark adjacent to the desired repetition days and tap OK. 7.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 88 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM ThinkFree Office Back Up Your Data Prior to Update ThinkFree Office Mobile for Android is a Microsoft Office compatible office suite that provides a central place for managing your documents online or offline. and tap ➔ 1. Press 2. Read the End User License Agreement, then tap Accept ➔ (ThinkFree Office). To back up your Gmail information: 1. Tap Close when the Activation completed pop-up displays. 4.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 89 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM To back up stored text messages: and tap 4. ➔ 1. Press . 2. Select the text message from the list to view the message applications and choose the one you wish to reinstall. 5. Touch and hold on a portion of the text message from the string. The Message options context menu appears. This option allows you to update the Android Operating System (OS) on your device using an over-the-air connection. 1.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 90 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Updating Your Profile This option allows you to automatically update your online user profile information. If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must update the user name on your phone. 1. Press ➔ and tap ➔ About phone ➔ System Updates ➔ Update Profile. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 91 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Section 8: Voice Services Important!: The Voice Control (Speech to Action) feature will not launch if you are currently in an active menu. Voice Dialing Use Voice Dialer, the built-in automatic speech recognition (ASR) software, to dial a phone number in your Contacts or to launch phone functions. Talk into the phone and ASR will recognize your voice and complete tasks you request.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 92 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM • If the location is not recognized or the name does not have a phone number stored in Contacts, you will see an onscreen list of options. – If a name has only a single number, or if you know the name but are not sure which number to call, say “Call” followed by the name only. For example, say “Call John.” – If the name is recognized and there is only one phone number for the name, tap OK to dial the number.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 93 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Voice Recognizer Settings 1. Press ➔ and tap ➔ Voice input & output. 2. Tap Voice recognizer settings. 3. Configure the available options to alter the settings associated with this feature. • Language sets the language to use for voice input and output. • SafeSearch filters explicit images. Selections are: Off, Moderate, or Strict. • Block offensive words hides recognized offensive words.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 94 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Voice Search Voice Search works similarly to the Voice Dialer. It uses built-in voice recognizer software to listen to your spoken words, convert those to text, and then launch a Google search using that text. and tap ➔ 1. Press 2. Tap Speak now. 3. Speak the command or tap Help. (Voice Search). – or – Tap Watch a video to learn how to use Voice Search. For more information, see “Using Your Device to Search” on page 19.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 95 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Section 9: microSD Card Your Device’s microSD Card and Adapter 1. The microSD Card Your phone is equipped with a preinstalled 2GB SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) memory card. It allows you to store images, videos, music, and voice data in your phone. Not all of the microSD card is registered in the available space, as a small percentage of the storage is unread. For example, a 16GB microSD card will show approximately 14.73GB of total space.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 96 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Re-inserting the microSD Card 1. Locate the microSD card slot along the side of the device. 2. Flip open the side microSD cover. 3. Insert the microSD card into the microSD card slot and push in until you feel a click. 4. Replace the microSD card cover over the open slot. Incorrect Correct Note: Make sure the microSD card's gold contacts are facing down.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 97 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Important!: DO NOT remove a microSD card while the device is accessing or transferring files. Doing so will result in loss or damage of data. Make sure your battery is fully charged before using the microSD card. Your data may become damaged or lost if the battery runs out while you are using the microSD card.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 98 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 1. With the microSD card installed, connect your phone to your computer using a compatible USB cable. (Wait for the To remove the connection: 䊳 When connected, the host computer automatically detects The USB icon ( ) displays in the top left Notifications area on your screen. 3. instructions to safely unplug the USB cable. Troubleshooting USB Connection your phone.) 2.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 99 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 6. If a Cannot install this Hardware screen displays, follow 2. • Click Finish. • From your Desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties (from the onscreen context menu). • Click the Hardware tab and select the Device Manager. • Open the ? Other devices section from the list. Confirm there is a USB MMC Storage item listed. • This entry indicates an error occurred during the USB driver installation process.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 100 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Note: This process can be reversed from copying data from the microSD To remove the connection: 䊳 When you finish transferring data, click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on your computer’s taskbar, and stop or disconnect the device. Creating Folders in the microSD Card 1. Review the available information. Formatting the microSD Card Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card. 1.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 101 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Important Connection Information • To avoid loss of data, DO NOT remove the USB cable, the microSD card, or the battery while accessing or transferring files. • DO NOT use your computer to change or edit folder or file names on the microSD card, and do not attempt to transfer large amounts of data from the computer to the microSD card. Doing so may cause the microSD card to fail.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 102 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Section 10: Camera 3. Note: The storage card that comes installed on your phone allows you to use the camera and camcorder features. All pictures and videos are stored on the internal 2GB SDHC card. Your phone supports SDHC cards of up to 32GB. Taking Pictures To take a picture: 1. Press and hold the camera key ( ) located on the side of the device. and tap ➔ (Camera) to on the microSD card.) From camera mode ( onscreen icons.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 103 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM • Settings to access camera hardware settings: – Brightness tap a brightness level (1-5). – Night mode tap Off or On to inactivate or active the flash for night mode. – Picture size to set the size of your image. Choose from: 2M Pixels, 1M Pixels, or VGA Pixels, or QVGA. – Picture quality to set the image quality for your image. Choose from: Super fine, Fine, or Normal. – Color effect to apply different color effects onto images.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 104 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 2. Select a folder location 3. (for example: Camera pictures) and tap an image to view your picture. • Pressing from the main Gallery screen reveals gallery-specific options such as, Share, Delete, or More. • Tap an image to open it, and press for options such as Details, Set as, Crop, Rotate left, or Rotate right. • Press to return to the previous screen. Camera Image Settings and tap Press (Gallery). Press 2.
Camera.fm Page 105 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:38 PM 4. Tap Menu to access one of the following options: • Share to activate the picture share menu, then choose to share the image using one of many options: – Bluetooth to send the image to another device via Bluetooth. – Email to attach your image to an email. – Facebook to upload your current image to your Facebook account. – Gmail to attach your image to a new Gmail email message.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 106 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM – Color effect to apply different color effects onto videos. Choose from: None (default), Mono, Sepia, Negative, or Aqua. – Camera settings to restore the settings back to their default values. Settings Mode slider White Balance Video Quality 4. Press or tap to begin recording. 5. Press or tap to stop recording. (Your device automatically saves the video within the DCIM folder on the microSD card.) Camcorder Settings 1.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 107 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 2. From Camera gallery, tap a video icon to playback the videos taken stored on your microSD card. 3. Press to return to the previous screen. • More displays the Details submenu. – Details to display image details such as Title, Type, Date taken, Album, Location, Latitude, Longitude, Size, or Resolution. Video Settings and tap ➔ (Gallery). 1. Press 2. From Camera gallery, tap a video icon to begin video playback.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 108 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Section 11: Bluetooth About Bluetooth 2. 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.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 109 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM • Setting your device’s visibility (or “discoverability”) for other Bluetooth devices Bluetooth Active • Displaying your device’s Bluetooth address To access the Bluetooth Settings menu: 1. Press ➔ and tap ➔ Wireless & networks ➔ Bluetooth settings. 2. Set your Bluetooth options: Device name, Discoverable, Bluetooth Settings and Scan for Devices. To change your Bluetooth name: 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. 2.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 110 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM To make your Device visible: To pair your device with another Bluetooth device: 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. 2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Discoverable. 2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Discoverable. Your Making your discoverable allows it to be detected by other device must be visible to successfully pair with an external device for pairing and communication.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 111 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 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. 2. From the Bluetooth settings page, touch and hold the name of the previously paired device (from the bottom of the page). This opens the connected device’s menu options.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 112 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Note: Prior to using this feature, Bluetooth must first be enabled, and the recipient’s device must be visible. Only a Contact’s information can be sent via Bluetooth. No other file type (video, image, or audio) can be sent using Bluetooth. Note: If no devices are detected, tap Scan Devices to begin a new search. and tap . 1. Press 2. Tap an entry to open its Contact’s overview page (page 77). and tap Share ➔ Bluetooth. 3. Press 4.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 113 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Section 12: Messaging Text Messaging (SMS) With text messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless device and another messagingready phone. When you receive a new message, it will automatically display on your device’s screen. Messaging is available via the Messaging application in your Applications screen. This icon ( ) appears in Status bar area when a new text message is received.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 114 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 2. Review your reply and tap Send. 2. You may select additional messaging options by phone number or email address, matching contacts pressing appear onscreen. .) • Options may include: Call, Add subject, Attach, Insert smiley, Delete thread, or More (All threads or Add to Contacts).
SCH-M828UM.book Page 115 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM – – – – – Recording duration: length of the recorded voice message. Volume Meter: displays the volume level. Record: starts recording your message. Play: plays back the recording. Stop: stops the recording. Once stopped, tap either Use this recording (attach it to your message), or Discard (delete the current recording and re-record). Volume Meter Controls Recording duration Record Play Stop • Slideshow: Opens the Edit slideshow menu.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 116 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Messages are threaded and display in the order in which Note: To remove or replace a picture or an audio attachment, on they are received. When you select a number, all the the Compose screen, tap the Remove button next to the attachment. Current Image Image Navigation messages sent from that number display. 2. From the message list, tap a multimedia message to open its contents. 3.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 117 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Note: When replying to a text message with an MMS message, first open the text message, press and tap Add subject or Attach. The original text message is then automatically converted into a multimedia message. Deleting a Message or Message Thread ➔ and tap . 1. Press 2. Touch and hold the message entry ➔ message list (or thread) to display the context menu. 3. ● Tap Delete thread and once prompted, tap OK to complete the process.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 118 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Enabling/Disabling 3G Data Your phone allows you to control your use of 3G data. You can now choose to enable or disable this feature. With 3G data disables, you must use Wi-Fi to connect to the Internet. 1. Press ➔ and tap ➔ Wireless & networks ➔ Mobile networks. 2. Tap 3G data to enable the use of 3G data services. (A green checkmark appears next to the field). – or – Tap 3G data to disable 3G data services.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 119 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Section 13: Entertainment Getting Started with Music Creating a Playlist You can download music from Android Market, or save music files to your memory card, and then listen to the music over the speaker, or using a stereo or Bluetooth headset. Music Press and tap ➔ ➔ Songs. Your phone searches through your phone memory and memory card for compatible music files and displays them. 2. Accessing the Music Player and tap 1.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 120 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 4. 1. Press navigating to the Phone ringtone menu. 2. Tap Accept to accept the Terms of Service. • Press ➔ and tap Phone ringtone. 5. Confirm the new song is selected. ➔ Sound ➔ YouTube YouTube™ is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 121 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Section 14: GPS GPS Services Activating Using Wireless Networks Your built-in GPS capability gives you access to a number of location-based services, including Maps, Navigation, Places, and Latitude. This additional location feature uses open Wi-Fi and mobile network connections to assist in providing additional location accuracy. 1.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 122 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 2. Tap Use GPS satellites. A checkmark indicates the GPS location feature is enabled. (For additional location To use Google Maps: 1. Press • • appears in the Notification area when the GPS is active. appears in the Notification area when the GPS is communicating. To launch the Google Maps application: 䊳 Press and tap ➔ (Maps). 2. Press and tap ➔ (Maps). icons to zoom in or out of the current map view.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 123 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM 3. Tap the search field (at the top of the screen), enter a keyword, and tap . • This keyword can be a category name (such as pizza, steak, burger), a business name, or a Google friend who is sharing their location. 4. Tap (bottom left) to reveal a detailed list of information corresponding to those matches now displayed on your screen with lettered pins. Navigation Google Maps navigation application is available on your device.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 124 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Section 15: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. The terms “mobile device” or “cell phone” are used in this section to refer to your phone. Read this information before using your mobile device. Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals The U.S.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 125 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM While RF energy does not ionize particles, large amounts can increase body temperatures and cause tissue damage. Two areas of the body, the eyes and the testes, are particularly vulnerable to RF heating because there is relatively little blood flow in them to carry away excess heat. Research Results to Date: Is there a connection between RF and certain health problems? The results of most studies conducted to date say no.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 126 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Risk of Brain Cancer from Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields in Childhood and Adolescence (MOBI-KIDS) MOBI-KIDS is an international study investigating the relationship between exposure to radio frequency energy from communication technologies including cell phones and brain cancer in young people. This is an international multi-center study involving 14 European and non-European countries.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 127 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM • Reduce the amount of time spent using your cell phone; • Use speaker mode or a headset to place more distance between your head and the cell phone. Hands-Free Kits Hands-free kits may include audio or Bluetooth® headsets and various types of body-worn accessories such as belt-clips and holsters. Combinations of these can be used to reduce RF energy absorption from cell phones.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 128 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using cell phones at all. For example, The Stewart Report from the United Kingdom made such a recommendation in December 2000. In this report, a group of independent experts noted that no evidence exists that using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 129 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg).
SCH-M828UM.book Page 130 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Smart Practices While Driving On the Road - Off the Phone The primary responsibility of every driver is the safe operation of his or her vehicle.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 131 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Never watch videos, such as a movie or clip, or play video games while operating a vehicle. For more information, go to http://www.ctia.org. Battery Use and Safety Important!: Handle and store batteries properly to avoid injury or damage. Most battery issues arise from improper handling of batteries and, particularly, from the continued use of damaged batteries.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 132 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Important!: Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers which are specifically designed for your phone. Warning!: Use of a non-Samsung-approved battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Samsung's warranty does not cover damage to the phone caused by nonSamsung-approved batteries and/or chargers.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 133 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Mail It In The Samsung Mobile Take-Back Program will provide Samsung customers with a free recycling mailing label. Just go to http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/citizenship/ usactivities_environment_samsungrecyclingdirect.html?INT=STA_rec yle_your_phone_page and follow the instructions to print out a free pre-paid postage label and then send your old mobile device or battery to the address listed, via U.S. Mail, for recycling.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 134 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Display / Touch-Screen Please note the following information when using your mobile device: WARNING REGARDING DISPLAY The display on your mobile device is made of glass or acrylic and could break if your mobile device is dropped or if it receives significant impact. Do not use if screen is broken or cracked as this could cause injury to you.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 135 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Your Location Location-based information includes information that can be used to determine the approximate location of a mobile device. Mobile devices which are connected to a wireless network transmit location-based information. Additionally, if you use applications that require location-based information (e.g. driving directions), such applications transmit location-based information.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 136 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM To make an emergency call: Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: 1. If the mobile device is not on, switch it on. Liquids of any kind 2. Key in the emergency number for your present location (for Keep the mobile device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 137 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Shock or vibration Do not drop, knock, or shake the mobile device. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards. Paint Do not paint the mobile device. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts or ventilation openings and prevent proper operation. Responsible Listening Caution!: Avoid potential hearing loss. Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud sounds over time.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 138 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM • Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less time is required before you hearing could be affected. • Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal. • Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 139 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch your mobile device off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the mobile device or any accessory to another device, read its user's guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 140 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Posted Facilities Switch your mobile device off in any facility where posted notices require you to do so. Potentially Explosive Environments Switch your mobile device off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 141 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user's hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated mobile device successfully. Trying out the mobile device with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 142 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM HAC/Wi-Fi and New Technologies This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids.
SCH-M828UM.book Page 143 Friday, August 12, 2011 5:03 PM Other Important Safety Information • Only qualified personnel should service the mobile device or install the mobile device in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. • Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted.