GT-I9000 user manual
Using this manual Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile phone. This device will provide you with high quality mobile communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s exceptional technology and high standards. This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device. • Please read this manual carefully before using your device to ensure safe and correct use. • The descriptions in this manual are based on the default settings of your device.
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Contents Assembling .............................................. 9 Unpack ................................................................... 9 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ....... 9 Charge the battery ............................................ 11 Insert a memory card (optional) .................... 13 Attach a hand strap (optional) ....................... 15 Getting started . .................................... 16 Turn your device on and off ............................
Communication .................................... 34 Personal information ........................... 66 Calling . ................................................................. 34 Messages ............................................................. 40 Google Mail ......................................................... 42 Email ..................................................................... 43 Talk ........................................................................ 45 Social Hub . .....
Connectivity .......................................... 81 Bluetooth . ........................................................... 81 Wi-Fi ...................................................................... 83 AllShare ................................................................ 85 Mobile AP ............................................................ 87 TV connections (TV out mode) ...................... 87 PC connections . ................................................. 88 Tools ...............
Search ................................................................ Locale and text ................................................ Accessibility settings ..................................... Text-to-speech . ............................................... Date and time .................................................. About phone ................................................... 108 108 110 110 111 111 Troubleshooting ................................. 112 Safety and usage information . ........
Assembling Unpack Check your product box for the following items: • • • • Mobile device Battery Travel adapter (charger) User manual Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. • The items supplied with your device may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. • You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.
To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, 1 2 3 Insert the SIM or USIM card. If the device is on, press and hold [ ] and select Power off to turn it off. Remove the back cover. • Place the SIM or USIM card into the device with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. • If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card, you can Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. 10 Assembling only use your device’s non-network services and some menus.
4 Insert the battery. Charge the battery Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery. You can charge the device with the provided travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a PC data cable. 5 Replace the back cover. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device. When your battery is low, the device will emit a warning tone and display a low battery message.
›› Charge with the travel adapter 1 2 3 Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. • You can use the device while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery. • While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. • If your device is not charging properly, bring your device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.
›› Charge with the PC data cable Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on. 1 2 3 4 Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of the device. Plug one end (micro USB) of the PC data cable into the multifunction jack. Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port on a PC. Depending on the type of PC data cable you are using, it may take some time before charging begins. Insert a memory card (optional) To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card.
• Your device supports only the FAT file structure for memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with a different file structure, your device will ask you to reformat the memory card. • Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of memory cards. • When you insert a memory card in your device, the file directory of the memory card will appear in the /sdcard/sd folder under the internal memory (moviNAND™). 1 2 Remove the back cover.
2 3 Remove the back cover. 4 5 6 Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot. Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on your device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting user actions. Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the device. Remove the memory card. Replace the back cover.
Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, press and hold [ ]. Your device will automatically connect to the cellular network. If you turn on your device for the first time, tap the Android image on the screen and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device for its first use. Get to know your device ›› Device layout Proximity sensor Light sensor Volume key To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and then select Power off.
›› Keys Key Headset jack Rear camera lens Multifunction jack Function Power Speaker Menu Power key Back cover Internal antenna Home Turn on the device (press and hold); End a call; Access the quick menus (press and hold); Lock the touch screen. Open a list of options available on the current screen. Return to the idle screen; Open the list of recent applications (press and hold). Back Return to the previous screen. Volume Adjust the device’s volume.
›› Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider.
Icon Definition New email message Icon Definition 10:00 AM Current time New voice mail message Alarm activated Event notification Roaming (outside of normal service area) Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen.
• For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your device. • Your touch screen has a layer that detects small electrical charges emitted by the human body. For best performance, tap the touch screen with your fingertip. The touch screen will not react to touches of sharp tools, such as a stylus or pen. Control your touch screen with the following actions: • Tap: Tap once with your finger to select or launch a • • • • menu, option, or application.
Get to know the idle screen 2 When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen. From the idle screen, you can view your device’s status and access applications. The idle screen has 7 panels. Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen. You can also select a dot on the top of the screen to move to the corresponding panel of the idle screen directly.
›› Remove items from the idle screen 1 2 3 Tap and hold an item to remove. The item is magnified and the trash icon appears on the application area, meaning that the application area at the bottom of the idle screen changes to the trash. Drag the item to the trash. When the item and the trash turn red, release the item. ›› Use the shortcuts panel In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator icons area and drag your finger down to open the shortcuts panel.
Access applications To access your device’s applications, 1 2 3 In Idle mode, select Applications to access the application list. Scroll left or right to another application screen. You can also select a dot on the top of the screen to move to the corresponding main menu screen directly. 4 Press [ ] to return to the previous screen; Press the Home key to return to the idle screen. Your device has a built-in motion sensor that detects its orientation.
›› Organise applications You can reorganise the applications in the application list by changing their order or grouping them into categories to suit your preferences and needs. 1 2 3 In the application list, press [ 4 Press [ ] → Edit. Tap and hold an application. Drag the application icon to the location you want. You can move an application icon to another main menu screen. You can also move most-used applications next to Home. ] → Save.
›› Switch to the silent mode ›› Activate animation for switching • In Idle mode, open the application list and select Phone • Open the shortcuts panel from the top of the screen and In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Sound and display → Animation → Some animations or All animations. • In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] and select Silent mode. ›› Select a wallpaper for the idle screen To mute or unmute your device, do one of the followings: → Keypad and tap and hold #.
To adjust the brightness in the setting menu, 1 2 3 4 3 Clear the check box next to Automatic brightness adjustment. 4 5 6 Drag the slider to adjust the level of brightness. Select OK. The brightness level of the display will affect how quickly the device consumes battery power. ›› Set an unlock pattern You can set an unlock pattern to prevent unauthorised people from using the device without your permission.
›› Lock your SIM or USIM card You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card. 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Location and security → Set up SIM card lock → Lock SIM card. Enter your PIN and select OK. Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the device. • If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, your SIM or USIM card will be blocked.
Enter text 3 Continue until you have finished the word. 4 Release the finger on the last character. The word is inserted into the text input field. You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen. You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages. ► p. 108 ›› Change the keyboard type You can change the keyboard type.
Number You can also use the following keys: Function 1 Change case. 2 Switch between Symbol mode and ABC/ Number mode. 3 Delete characters. 4 Insert a space. 3 • To hide the Swype keyboard, press [ ]. • To view help information for using the Swype keyboard, tap and hold . ›› Enter text using the Samsung keypad 1 2 1 2 Select and select a text input method. You can select one of key input methods (QWERTY or traditional keypad) or handwriting input methods.
›› Copy and paste text Download applications from Android Market 1 2 3 4 5 Tap and hold the text input field. Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications. Android Market provides you an easy and quick way to shop for games and mobile applications. 6 In another application, tap and hold the text input field. While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications.
›› Install an application 1 2 3 4 Download files from the web In Idle mode, open the application list and select Market. When you download files or web applications from the web, your device saves them in a memory card. Select an item category → an item. Select Install (for free items) or Buy. If you select Install, select OK to download the item immediately. If you select Buy, you need to enter your credit card information. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Synchronise data 3 You can synchronise data with various web servers and back up or restore your data. Once the synchronisation is completed, your device stays connected to the web. If any change is made on the web, the updated information will appear on your device and will automatically begin synchronisation, and vice versa. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region. ›› Set up a server account 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Accounts and sync.
›› Synchronise data manually 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Accounts and sync. Select an account. Press [ ] → Sync now. Your device will start synchronising the data you set for synchronisation.
Communication Calling When you hold the device near your face, your device automatically turns off the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs. 3 Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features. ›› Make and answer a call You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end or reject calls.
Reject a call When a call comes in, select Reject. The caller will hear a busy tone. To send a message when you reject incoming calls, select Reject with msg. First set a text message to be sent to callers. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Call settings → All calls → Reject call with message. Then select Create and create a text message.
• To dial a second call, select Add call and then dial a new number. • To answer a second call, select Accept when a call waiting tone sounds. The device asks whether to end or hold the first call. You must subscribe to the call waiting service to use this feature. • To open the dialling screen, select Dialpad. • To activate the speakerphone feature, select Speaker. In noisy environments, you may have difficulty hearing some calls while using the speakerphone feature.
• To open the dialling screen, press [ ] → Dialpad. • To listen and talk to the other party via the Bluetooth • • • • headset, press [ ] → Switch to headset. To switch between the front and rear camera lens, press [ ] → Switch camera. To customise the video call settings, press [ ] → Settings. To use the other party's image, tap and hold the other party's image. You can capture an image of the screen or record the video call. To use my image, tap and hold your image.
Use Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode To set call forwarding for voice calls, In FDN mode, your device will restrict outgoing calls, except for the numbers stored in the FDN list. To activate FDN mode, 1 1 2 3 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Call settings → Fixed Dialing Numbers → Enable FDN. Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card and select OK. Select FDN list and add contacts to be used in FDN mode.
Set call barring Call barring is a network feature to restrict certain types of calling or to prevent others from making calls with your device. 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Call settings → Voice call → Call barring. ›› View call logs You can view logs of your calls filtered by their types. 1 2 Select a call type to restrict. Enter a call barring password and select OK. Your setting will be sent to the network.
Messages 4 Learn to create and send text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), or email messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received. 5 You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. ›› Send a text message 1 2 3 Select the check boxes next to contacts and select Add. 40 Communication Select Send to send the message.
4 5 6 7 Select Type to compose and enter your message text. To insert emoticons, press [ ] → Insert smiley. Press [ ] → Attach → an option and add an item. You can select a file from the file list or create a new photo, video, or sound. Press [ ] → Add subject and add a subject for the message. Select Send to send the message. ›› View a text or multimedia message 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Messaging. Your messages are grouped into message threads by contact, like a messenger.
Google Mail You can retrieve new email messages from Google Mail™ to your Inbox. When you access this application, the Inbox screen appears. The total number of unread messages displays in the title bar and unread messages display in bold. If you have labelled a message, its label appears in a coloured rectangle on the message. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region. ›› Send an email message 1 2 3 4 5 ] → Compose. Enter a name or address in the recipient field.
›› Organise email by labels You can organise your email by labelling your messages or adding stars to mark important messages. You can sort messages by label filter. Add a label to a message 1 2 3 From the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message. Select Change labels. Select a label to add and select OK. Add a star to a message 1 2 From the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message. Select Add star. The star icon next to the message is activated.
›› Send an email message 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email → an email account. Press [ ] → Compose. Select Contacts. You can enter an email address manually or select one from the recent recipients or groups by selecting another button. Select the Cc/Bcc field to add more recipients. Select the subject field to enter a subject. Select the text input field to enter your email text. Select Attach and attach a file. You can select an image, video or sound clip.
• To reply to the message including all recipients, select Reply all. • To view an attachment, select Open. To save it to your device, select Save. • To forward the message to other people, press [ ] → Forward. Talk Learn to chat with friends and family via Google Talk™. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region. ›› Add friends to your friend list 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Talk. The friend list shows all of your Google Talk contacts at a glance.
Social Hub Learn to access Social Hub™, the integrated communication application for email, messages, instant messages, contacts or calendar information. Visit http://socialhub.samsungmobile.com for more details. 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Social Hub. Check and use contents delivered from Social Hub.
Entertainment 2 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. • The camera interface appears only in the landscape orientation. • The camera automatically turns off when you do not use it for a specified period. • The memory capacity may differ depending on the shooting scene or shooting conditions. 3 Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos.
Number 1 Function Check the camera status and settings. • : Resolution • : Exposure metre type • : Number of photos you can take (according to available memory) • : Default storage location 2 Change the shooting mode. 3 Change the scene mode. 4 Adjust the exposure value; Select + to increase or – to decrease. 5 Change the camera settings. 6 Hide or display icons in the viewfinder. 7 Switch to the camcorder. 8 Capture a photo.
• To set a photo as wallpaper or a caller ID image for a contact, select Set as. • To delete a photo, select Delete. ›› Capture a photo by using preset options for various scenes Your camera provides you with predefined settings for various scenes. You can simply select the proper mode for your shooting condition and subjects. For example, when you take photos at night, select the night mode that uses an extended exposure. 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera.
›› Capture a panoramic photo You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama shooting mode. This mode is convenient for photographing landscapes. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. 2 3 4 5 6 Make any necessary adjustments. 7 Repeat step 6 to complete the panoramic photo. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Select Select → Panorama. to take the first photo. Slowly move the device in any direction and align the green frame with the viewfinder.
›› Capture a photo in Self shot mode You can take photos of yourself conveniently using the front camera lens. 1 2 3 4 5 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Select → Self shot. Make any necessary adjustments. Select to take a photo. ›› Capture a beauty photo You can hide facial imperfections using Beauty mode. 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view.
›› Capture a photo using the frame guide You can take two photos with the same background and then combine the left and right halves of each photo into one photo. This feature is helpful when you want to take a photo with a friend but there is no one available to take the photo for you. The preview image appears enlarged in this mode, but files are saved and maintained at normal image quality. 1 2 3 4 5 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera.
6 7 Move the device to follow the moving subject. The device automatically captures the next photos. Continue to follow the subject until the device has captured all the shots necessary for the action photo. ›› Customise camera settings Before taking a photo, select following options: ›› Capture a photo in Cartoon mode Option Outdoor visibility 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. Focus mode Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view.
Option Function Setting Metering Select a type of exposure metre. Review Blink detection Reduce blur caused by the device's vibration or movement. Automatically adjust contrast between your subject and background. Set the camera to alert you when people close their eyes. Image quality Set the quality level for your photos. Adjust Adjust contrast, saturation, and sharpness.
›› Capture a video 1 2 3 4 Number In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Select to switch to the camcorder. 1 Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 Function Check the camcorder status and settings.
Number 8 5 6 7 View the photo or video you capture last. Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. Select to start recording. Select to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. The camera may not be able to properly record videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed. After capturing videos, select videos. • • • • ›› Customise camcorder settings Function to view the captured To view more videos, scroll left or right. To play a video, select Play. To delete a video, select Delete.
Before capturing a video, select following settings: Setting Guidelines Audio recording Review Storage Reset → • Some file formats are not supported depending to access the Function Display the guidelines on the preview screen. Turn the audio on or off. Set the camera to display the recorded video. Select a memory location for storing captured videos. Reset menus and shooting options. on the software of the phone. • If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files.
Icon Function ›› Supported file formats Scan forward in a file (tap and hold). Type Format Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected. Image Extension: bmp, gif, jpg, png Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your device's memory and memory card. If your device displays that the memory is full when you access Gallery, delete some of the files by using My Files or other file management applications and try again.
›› View a photo 1 2 3 4 ›› Play a video In Idle mode, open the application list and select Gallery. Select a folder. To change the view mode, select right of the screen. or at the top Select a photo (with no icon) to view. While viewing a photo, use the following options: • To view more photos, scroll left or right. • To zoom in or out, select or . You can also tap the screen with two fingers and spread them apart (move your fingers closer together to zoom out).
Music Player ›› Add music files to your device Learn to listen to your favourite music while on the go with the music player. The music player supports the following file formats: mp3, m4a, mp4, 3gp, 3ga, wma, ogg, oga, aac, flac. • Download from the wireless web. ► p. 72 • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies.
4 • SRS CS Headphone™ delivers a 5.1 surround sound Control playback with the following icons: Icon experience over standard headphones or earbuds when listening to multichannel content, such as DVD movies. • WOW HD™ significantly improves the playback quality of audio, delivering a dynamic 3D entertainment experience with deep, rich bass and high frequency clarity for crisp detail. Function Adjust the volume. Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected.
6 7 Select 8 Select 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Music Player. to switch to circle view. Drag around the circle to select a track. To switch to another category, select All → a category. to switch back to album view. ›› Create a playlist 2 3 4 5 6 Select Playlists. Press [ ] → Create. Enter a title for your new playlist and select Save. Select Add music. Select the files you want to include and select Add.
Option Function Effect Select a sound effect. Music menu Visualisation Select music categories to display on the music library screen. Display an animated visualisation during playback. 3 Select to turn on the FM radio. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. The first time you turn on the FM radio, you will be prompted to start automatic tuning. 4 Control the FM radio with the following keys: 6 1 FM Radio 7 Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio.
Number ›› Save a radio station automatically Function 2 Turn off the FM radio; Select on the FM radio. 3 Search for an available radio station. 4 Change the frequency by 0.1 MHz. 5 6 7 8 to turn Add the current radio station to the favourites list. Change the sound output (headset or device's speaker). Change the frequency by scrolling left or right on the scale bar. Set the FM radio to automatically retune frequencies for stations when the current signal is weak.
4 5 Scroll to the radio station you want. ›› Customise FM radio settings 1 2 3 Option Select + to add to the favourites list. In Idle mode, open the application list and select FM Radio. Press [ ] → Settings. Adjust the following settings to customise your FM radio: Option Function Region Select your region. Background playing Set whether or not to run the FM radio in the background while using other applications. If this feature is on, you can control the FM radio from the shortcuts panel.
Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts stored on the phone’s memory or a SIM or USIM card. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts. ›› Create a contact 1 2 3 4 5 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Contacts. Select Create contact. Select a memory location. Enter contact information. Select Save to add the contact to memory.
›› Find a contact 1 2 3 Scroll up or down on the contact list. Select a contact’s name. Once you find a contact, you can: • call the contact by selecting Call or Video call. • send a message by selecting Send Message. • edit the contact information by pressing [ ] → Edit. ›› Set a speed dial number 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Contacts. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Contacts. Press [ Select a location number → a contact.
›› Retrieve contacts from your community accounts You can view the list of community website accounts and select an account to add a contact from the website to your phone contacts. 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Contacts. Press [ ] → Get friends. Select an account. ›› Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can manage multiple contacts and send messages or email to an entire group. Start by creating a group.
›› View the social network activities 4 1 To change the calendar view, You can view the recent activities of contacts in social network services, such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Contacts → Activities. Select an item you want to view. Calendar Learn to create and manage daily, weekly or monthly events, and set alarms to remind yourself of important events.
3 Select an event to view its details. You can send the event to others by pressing [ → Send via → an option. ] ›› Stop an event alarm If you set an alarm for a calendar event, the event alarm icon will appear at the specified time. 1 2 Open the shortcuts panel from the top of the screen. 3 To snooze or dismiss the reminder, select Snooze all or Dismiss all. Select a reminder to view more details about the event. Memo Learn to record important information to save and view at a later date.
›› Play a voice memo Voice Recorder Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. You can set voice memos as call or alarm ringtones. ›› Record a voice memo 1 2 3 4 5 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Voice Recorder. Select 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Voice Recorder. Select . In a playlist, select a voice memo to play. You can send the voice memo to others by tapping and holding a voice memo and selecting Share. to start recording.
Web Web services require a data connection. Contact your operator to choose the best data plan. Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. • You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media. For details, contact your service provider. • Available icons may vary depending on your region. 72 Web ›› Browse web pages 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Internet to launch a specified homepage.
Number 1 2 Function Enter an web address of the web page to access. Open a list of saved bookmarks, frequently visited pages and recent internet history. • To go to a next page in history, press [ ] → Forward. • To bookmark the current web page, press [ ] → More → Add bookmark. • To search for text on the web page, press [ → Find on page. • To select text on the web page, press [ While browsing the web page, use the following options: • To zoom in or out, double-tap the screen.
›› Bookmark your favourite web pages If you know the web address of the web page, you can manually add a bookmark. To add a bookmark, 1 2 3 4 5 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Internet. Select → Bookmarks. Select Add. To bookmark the web page you were viewing, press [ ] → Bookmark last-viewed page. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). Select OK.
›› Add an RSS feed address 1 2 3 4 5 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Internet. Move to a web page that has an RSS feed. Press [ ] → Add RSS feeds. Select an RSS feed to add. Select OK to open Google Reader and view the RSS feed. ›› Access the frequently visited pages or 1 2 3 the recent history In Idle mode, open the application list and select Internet. Select → Most visited or History. Select a web page to access.
›› Search the map 1 2 3 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Maps. Scroll through the map. To zoom in or out, tap the screen and select or ›› Find your location 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Maps. Press [ ] → My Location. ›› Search for a specific location 1 2 . 4 Select 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Maps. 76 Web ] → Search. .
5 6 7 Select a travel route to view details of your trip (if necessary). Select Show on map. When you are finished, press [ Map. ] → More → Clear ›› Share your location via Google Latitude Learn to share your location with your friends and view friends’ locations via Google Latitude™. 1 2 3 4 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Maps. Press [ ] → Join Latitude. Press [ ] → Add friends → an option. Select friends you want to add or enter an email address and select Add friends → Yes.
4 ›› Share videos Control playback with the following keys: 1 3 1 2 Number 4 Function 1 Scan backward in a file. 2 Move to a point of the file by dragging the bar. 3 Scan forward in a file. 4 Pause playback; Select to resume playback. 78 Web 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select YouTube. Tap and hold a video. Select Share → an option. ›› Upload videos 1 2 3 4 5 In Idle mode, open the application list and select YouTube. Press [ ] → Upload and select a video. Skip to 8.
6 7 8 Select to stop recording. Option Function Select Save to upload the video that you have recorded. Sync category Enter your user name and password and select Sign in. Sync type Select types of data to be synchronised. Set how to synchronise the device and the server. Enter the web address of the server to be synchronised. Synchronise Sync server Learn to synchronise contacts, calendar events, and memos with the web server you have specified.
Daily Briefing Market Learn to get weather, finance information, news, and schedule information for today. You can download games, ringtones, or other applications from the Android Market. 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Daily Briefing. Select to update information. Scroll left or right to get information. To select information displayed on the screen, select . 80 Web This feature may be unavailable depending on your region.
Connectivity • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. • Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced. • Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your device.
›› Find and pair with other Bluetooth- ›› Send data using the Bluetooth wireless 1 1 2 3 enabled devices In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and network → Bluetooth settings → Scan devices. Select a device. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select OK. Alternatively, select Accept to match the PIN between your device and the device.
2 3 Your device uses non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors in France. When prompted, enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select OK (if necessary). Select Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive data from the device (if necessary). Received data is saved to an appropriate application or folder according to its type.
3 4 Enter a password for the network (if necessary). 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and network → Wi-Fi settings → Add Wi-Fi network. Select Connect. ›› Add a WLAN manually 2 3 4 Enter the SSID for the network and select the security type. Set the security settings depending on the selected security type. Select Save. ›› Connect to a WLAN using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Using WPS, you can connect to a secured network.
AllShare Learn to use the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) service that enables you to share media files between DLNA-enabled devices in your home over a WLAN. You must first activate the WLAN feature and add a WLAN profile. ► p. 83 ›› Customise DLNA settings for sharing media files To allow other DLNA-enabled devices to access media files on your device, you must activate media sharing. Some files may not play on the DLNA-enabled devices depending on the devices.
›› Play your files on another DLNA- 2 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select AllShare. 3 Select Play file from my phone on another player. 4 5 2 3 4 5 6 enabled device Select a media category → a file. Select Add to playlist. Select a player—the one that will play the media file. Playback begins at the selected player. Control playback using icons of your device. Playback may be buffered, depending on the network connection and the connected server.
3 4 5 6 Select a device as the media server—the one that contains media files. Select a media category and a file. Select a player—the one that will play the media file. Playback begins at the selected player. Control playback using icons of your device. Mobile AP Learn about the Mobile AP feature, which sets your device as an wireless AP (Access Point) to connect to the internet on other network devices.
4 Select a video encoding system according to your region. Option PAL NTSC 5 6 Region Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, England, Finland, Germany, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand Canada, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, USA Ensure that the TV is on and connect your device to the TV with a TV out cable. Match the colours at the ends of the TV out cable with those on the TV's A/V ports.
1 2 3 4 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → About phone → USB settings → Samsung Kies. Press the Home key to return to Idle mode. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC. 4 Run Samsung Kies and use wireless connections or copy data and files. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information. 5 ›› Synchronise with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC.
›› Connect as a mass storage device You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in the device, you can also access the file directory of the memory card by using the device as a memory card reader. 5 6 The file directory of the memory card will appear as a removable disk, separate from the internal memory. 1 2 3 4 Open the folder to view files. Copy files from the PC to the memory card.
4 5 6 When the installation manager appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of the software. Once the installation is complete, the window to activate an internet connection will appear. Create a modem connection on your PC. How you create a modem connection may differ depending on the operating system of the PC. Select the created modem connection and enter an ID and password provided by your service provider.
Tools If you set Smart alarm, your device will play a natural sound and display the alarm screen until the set alarm goes off. Clock Learn to set and control alarms, and world clocks. You can also use the stopwatch and count-down timer. ›› Set a new alarm 1 2 3 4 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Clock → Alarm. Select Create alarm or press [ ] → Create. Set alarm details. Select Set as daily briefing to activate the Daily briefing immediately after you stop an alarm.
›› Create a world clock 1 2 3 4 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Clock → World clock. Select Add city or press [ ] → Add. Enter a city name or select one from the city list. To select a city in the world map view, press [ ] → Map. To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2-3. To apply the summer time to the clocks, press [ ] → DST settings. When you tap on a clock, the current time of the clock is adjusted forward 1 or 2 hours.
Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. ›› Perform the calculation 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calculator. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view to use the scientific calculator. If you deactivate the auto orientation switch, press [ ] → Scientific calculator.
5 6 Move pages by dragging your finger left or right. Number While reading a book, use the following keys. 5 6 1 2 3 4 Number 1 7 8 9 Function View the book details. Function 2 Move to a page by dragging the bar. 3 Search for text in the book. 4 Bookmark the current page. 5 View the table of contents. 6 View the list of bookmarked pages. 7 Change the book settings. 8 Change the text attributes. 9 Change the display theme.
2 3 Press [ ] → Get more books. The online book store appears. Select a book catalogue → a book. ›› Import book files You can import book files (in epub format) from the memory card. • Book files must be saved to the /eBooks/import/ folder in your memory card. • DRM-protected book files are not supported. 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Aldiko eBook. Press [ ] → Import. Select Import → OK. The device searches for book files in the memory card.
›› View a Mini diary 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Mini Diary. Select a diary. To upload a mini diary to your community website, press [ ] → Publish. My Files Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images, videos, music, sound clips, and other types of files stored in your device and memory card. 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select My Files. Select a folder → a file.
›› Create a new document 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ›› View and edit a document on your In Idle mode, open the application list and select ThinkFree Office. Select Accept to confirm, if you are launching this application for the first time. Select My Docs. Press [ ] → New → a document type. Enter a name for the document and select OK. 1 on the toolbar In Idle mode, open the application list and select ThinkFree Office. 2 3 4 Select a text encoding type (if necessary).
2 3 4 Select Online. Enter your user name and password to access your account, and then select Sign in. View and manage your documents on the server as desired. Voice Dialer Learn to dial a number or open an application by voice. • Your device can recognise only American English commands. • Recognised languages may vary depending on your region. ›› Call a contact by voice dialling You can call numbers directly by saying the contact’s name or number.
Write and Go Learn to enter text and send it as a message, upload it to a community website, or save it as a memo or calendar event. 1 2 3 4 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Write and Go. Enter text using the text input panel. When you are finished, select one of the options. • To send a text message with the text, select Send message. • To upload the text to a community website, select Update status. • To save the text as a memo or calendar event, select Save.
Settings • Network notification: Set the device to notify you when an open network is available. • WPS button connection: Connect to a WLAN using a Access the Settings menu 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 2 Settings. Select a setting category and select an option. Wireless and network Change the settings for wireless network connections. ›› Flight mode Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button. • Add Wi-Fi network: Add WLAN APs manually.
›› VPN settings Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). ›› Mobile networks • Data roaming: Set the device to connect another network when you are roaming or your home network is not available. • Access Point Names: Set up access point names (APNs). • Use only 2G networks: Set the device to connect only to a 2G network. • Network operators: Search for available networks and select a network for roaming.
›› Voice call • Video call forwarding: Divert incoming calls to another number. • Call barring: Block incoming or outgoing calls. • Call waiting: Specify options for handling an incoming call when you are already on a call. • Auto redial: Activate auto redial for automatically redialling a call that was not connected or cut off during a call. • Video call barring: Block calls from specified numbers.
Sound and display Change the settings for various sounds on your device and for the display. • Silent mode: Activate the silent mode to mute all • Notification ringtone: Select a ringtone to alert you to • sounds except media sounds and alarm ringtones. • ringtone and notification ringtone. • videos. • feedback sound and power-on/off sound. • incoming voice calls.
• Brightness: Set the brightness of the display. • Screen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits • Set unlock pattern: Set an unlock pattern to unlock the device. before turning off the display's backlight. • Power saving mode: Activate Power saving mode. In Power saving mode, the device saves power by adjusting the white balance on the display and the brightness level. • TV out: Select a video encoding system of your TV for proper TV connections. ► p.
• Set mobile tracker: When you activate the mobile tracker (► p. 27), you can customise the following settings. The setting options may differ depending on your region or service provider. -- Set Recipient: Set up recipients to receive a tracking message from your lost device. -- Samsung Account: Set up your Samsung web account to control your lost device remotely. -- Change password: Change the password for the mobile tracker feature. -- Help: Access help information for the mobile tracker feature.
• Running services: View the services you are using and access them to manage. • Development: -- USB debugging: Select to connect your device to a PC by using a PC data cable. This is for application development. -- Stay awake: Set the device’s screen to stay on while charging the battery. -- Allow mock locations: Allow mock locations and service information to be sent to a Location Manager service for testing. This is for application development.
SD card and phone storage Locale and text Check memory information of memory cards and your device, and format the external or internal memory. Change the settings for text input. Search Select a display language for all menus and applications. Change the Google Search settings. • Google search settings: -- Show web suggestions: Set the device to display suggestions while you are entering a keyword. -- Search history: Set the device to show the search history of your Google account.
• Word Prediction: Set the device to predict words • Tutorial: Learn how to enter text faster with the Swype • • Version: View version information. • • • • • • • according to your input and display word suggestions. Enable Tip Indicator: Activate the indicator for quick help. Audio Feedback: Turn on or off audio for the Swype keyboard. Vibrate on keypress: Set the device to vibrate when you touch a key. Display Trace: Set how long the trace of your dragging will display on the keyboard.
• Keypad sweeping: Enable the sweeping feature for the keypad input method. You can enter text by sweeping keys instead of tapping. • Auto-capitalization: Set the device to automatically capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark, such as a period, question mark, or exclamation mark. • Handwriting settings: Customise the settings for Handwriting mode, such as recognition time, pen thickness, or pen colour. • Tutorial: Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keypad.
Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how time and date are displayed on your device: • Automatic: Automatically update the time when you move across time zones. Set date: Set the current date manually. Select time zone: Set your home time zone. Set time: Set the current time manually. Use 24-hour format: Set to the time to be displayed in 24-hour format. • Select date format: Select a date format.
Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Password PIN 112 Troubleshooting Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set for the device. When using the device for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled, you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card. You can disable this feature by using the Lock SIM card menu.
The touch screen responds slowly or improperly If your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not responding properly, try the following: • Remove any protective covers from the touch screen. • • • • Protective covers may prevent the device from recognising your inputs and are not recommended for touch screen devices. Ensure that your hands are clean and dry when tapping the touch screen. Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs.
Outgoing calls are not connected Audio quality is poor • Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone • Ensure that you are not blocking the device's internal number you are dialling. Incoming calls are not connected • Ensure that your device is turned on. • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the incoming phone number.
The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off Error messages appear when launching the camera • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold- Your Samsung mobile device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following: coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth and try charging the battery again.
Error messages appear when launching the FM radio Error messages appear when opening music files The FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device uses the headset cable as an antenna. Without a headset connected, the FM radio will be unable to receive radio stations. To use the FM radio, first ensure that the headset is properly connected. Next, scan for and save the available radio stations. Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons.
Another Bluetooth device is not located • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device. • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect to, if necessary. • Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 metres). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
Safety and usage information This safety and usage information should be followed to safely use your device. Safety warnings Keep your device away from small children and pets Keep your device and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Protect your hearing Excessive exposure to sound at high volumes can cause hearing damage.
• Never dispose of batteries or devices in a fire. Follow all local regulations when disposing of used batteries or devices. • Never place batteries or devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated. • Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating.
Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hand and face. Bring the device to a Samsung Service Centre to replace the screen. Damage caused by careless handling will void your manufacturer’s warranty. Safety precautions Drive safely at all times Avoid using your device while driving and obey all regulations that restrict the use of mobile devices while driving. Use handsfree accessories to increase your safety when possible.
• Extreme temperatures can cause the deformation of the device and reduce the charging capacity and life of your device and batteries. • Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and - terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage. • Never use a damaged charger or battery. Handle your device carefully and sensibly • Do not disassemble your device due to a risk of electric shock.
Important usage information Use your device in the normal position Avoid contact with your device’s internal antenna. Allow only qualified personnel to service your device Allowing unqualified personnel to service your device may result in damage to your device and will void your manufacturer’s warranty. Ensure maximum battery and charger life • Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as overcharging may shorten battery life.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information Your device conforms to European Union (EU) standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and telecommunications equipment. These standards prevent the sale of mobile devices that exceed a maximum exposure level (known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 W/kg. During testing, the maximum SAR recorded for this model was 0.238 W/kg.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. This EEE is compliant with RoHS.
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Index access codes 112 airplane mode 16 alarms creating 92 deactivating 92 stopping 92 AllShare 85 auto rejection 37 battery charging 11 installing 9 Bluetooth activating 81 finding and pairing with devices 82 126 Index receiving data 82 sending data 82 brightness, display 25 calculator 94 calendar creating events 69 viewing events 69 call barring 39 call forwarding 38 calls answering 34 barring 39 forwarding 38 international numbers 35 making 34 multiparty 36 rejecting 35 using headset 35 using o
contacts copying or moving 68 creating 66 finding 67 importing or exporting 66 setting speed dial 67 daily briefing 80 device customising 24 indicator icons 18 keys 17 layout 16 settings 101 shortcuts panel 22 turning on or off 16 DLNA see AllShare downloads applications 30 files 31 driving mode 110 ebook downloading 95 importing 96 reading 94 email sending 44 setting accounts 43 viewing 44 file manager 97 fixed dialling number mode 38 FM radio listening to 62 saving stations 64 gallery Google
memos creating 70 viewing 70 menu screen accessing 23 organising applications 24 message log 39 messages accessing voice mail 41 sending email 44 sending multimedia 40 sending text 40 setting email accounts 43 mini diary 96 mobile tracker 27 multimedia messages sending 40 viewing 41 128 Index music player accessing albums 61 adding files 60 creating playlists 61 playing music 60 PC connections mass storage 90 network modem 90 Samsung Kies 88 Windows Media Player 89 phonebook creating contacts 6
location and security 105 privacy 107 SD card and phone storage 108 search 108 sound and display 104 text-to-speech 110 wireless and network 101 silent mode 25 SIM card installing 9 locking 27 stopwatch 93 synchronisation with a web server 79 with web accounts 32 with Windows Media Player 89 text input 28 text memos 70 text messages sending 40 viewing 41 ThinkFree Office 97 time and date, set 24 timer 93 touch screen locking 20 using 19 unlock pattern 26 unpack 9 USIM card installing 9 locking 27 v
Windows Media Player 89 WLAN activating 83 finding and connecting to networks 83 using WPS 84 world clock 93 Write and Go 100 YouTube uploading videos 78 watching videos 77 130 Index
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE) We, Samsung Electronics declare under our sole responsibility that the product GSM Mobile Phone : GT-I9000 to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents. SAFETY EN 60950- 1 : 2001 +A11:2004 SAR EN 50360 : 2001 EN 62209- 1 : 2006 EMC EN 301 489- 01 V1.8.1 (04-2008) EN 301 489- 07 V1.3.1 (11-2005) EN 301 489- 17 V2.1.1 (05-2009) EN 301 489- 19 V1.2.1 (11-2002) EN 301 489- 24 V1.4.
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider. To install Kies (PC Sync) 1. Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsungmobile.com) and install it in your PC. 2. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → About phone → USB settings → Samsung Kies. 3. Using a PC data cable, connect your device to your PC. Refer to the Kies help for more information. www.samsungmobile.
