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English (LTN). 01/2012. Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your PC. Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC. Double-click the Samsung Kies icon on your PC to launch Samsung Kies. Refer to the Kies help for more information. www.samsung.com...
  • Page 2 GT-S6102B user manual...
  • Page 3 Google Android operating systems and may vary depending on the user’s operating system. Applications and their functions may vary by country, ● region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by third-party applications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues or ●...
  • Page 4 Samsung and their respective owners. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user. Please keep this manual for future reference.
  • Page 5 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered ●...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ..............9 Unpack ..................9 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ......9 Charge the battery ............... 11 Insert a memory card (optional) ........14 Attach a hand strap (optional) .......... 16 Getting started ............17 Turn your device on and off ..........
  • Page 7 Internet ................... 78 Maps ..................81 Latitude ................... 83 Places ..................83 Navigation ................84 YouTube .................. 85 Samsung Apps ..............86 Market ..................87 News & Weather ..............87 Connectivity ............89 Bluetooth ................89 Wi-Fi ..................91 Mobile network sharing ............. 93 GPS ...................
  • Page 8 Tools ............... 100 Clock ..................100 Calculator ................101 Downloads ................101 Google Search ..............102 My files .................. 102 Polaris Viewer ..............103 SIM Toolkit ................104 Task manager ..............104 Voice Search ................. 105 Settings ..............106 Access the Settings menu ..........106 SIM card manager ..............
  • Page 9 Troubleshooting ..........118 Safety precautions ..........124 Index ..............134 Contents...

  • Page 10: Assembling

    ● Battery ● Quick start guide ● Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. The items supplied with your device and available ● accessories may vary depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 11 To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, If the device is on, press and hold the Power key and select Power off → OK to turn it off. Remove the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.

  • Page 12: Charge The Battery

    You can charge the device with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device.
  • Page 13 When your battery is low, the device will emit a ● warning tone and display a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty. If the battery level becomes too low, the device will automatically power off. Recharge your battery to continue using your device.
  • Page 14 If your device is not charging properly, bring your ● device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the travel adapter from the device and then from the power outlet.

  • Page 15: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card.
  • Page 16 Remove the back cover. Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. Replace the back cover. › Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. → Settings → SD card and phone In Idle mode, select storage Unmount SD card...

  • Page 17: Attach A Hand Strap (Optional)

    › Format the memory card Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device. → Settings → SD card and phone In Idle mode, select storage → Unmount SD card →...

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. To turn off your device, press and hold the Power key and then select Power off →...

  • Page 19: Get To Know Your Device

    Get to know your device › Device layout Earpiece Proximity sensor Volume key Touch screen Home key Back key Menu key Mouthpiece Multifunction jack Headset jack Speaker GPS antenna Power/Reset/Lock Back cover Camera lens Main antenna 1. Do not touch or cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions.
  • Page 20 › Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Power/ Access the quick menus (press and Reset hold); Reset the device (press and Lock hold for 8-10 seconds and release); Lock the touch screen. Open a list of options available on the current screen;...
  • Page 21 › Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider. Icon Definition No signal Signal strength Activated SIM or USIM card type GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected Open Wi-Fi APs available Wi-Fi AP connected Bluetooth activated...
  • Page 22 Icon Definition Uploading data Downloading data Call diverting activated Connected to PC USB tethering activated Wi-Fi tethering activated No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia message New email message New Google Mail New voice mail message Alarm activated Event notification Roaming (outside of normal service area) Silent mode activated...

  • Page 23: Use The Touch Screen

    Icon Definition FM radio turned on in the background Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Current time 10:00 AM 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.

  • Page 24: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And Keys

    Control your touch screen with the following actions: Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a menu, ● option, or application. Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than ● 2 seconds to open a pop-up option list. Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to ●...

  • Page 25: Get To Know The Idle Screen

    Get to know the idle screen When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen. From the idle screen, you can view indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and other items. The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen.
  • Page 26 › Remove items from the idle screen Tap and hold an item to remove. The trash bin appears at the bottom of the idle screen. Drag the item to the trash bin. When the item turns red, release the item. ›...

  • Page 27: Access Applications

    › Add or remove panels to the idle screen You can add or remove panels of the idle screen to organise widgets according to your preferences and needs. → Edit. In Idle mode, press [ You can also place your two fingers on the screen and pinch to switch to Edit mode.
  • Page 28 Select an application. When you use applications provided by Google, you ● must have a Google account. If you do not have a Google account, sign up for a Google account. You can add a shortcut to an application by tapping ●...

  • Page 29: Customise Your Device

    › Access recent applications Press and hold the Home key to view the applications you have accessed recently. Select an application to access. › Use the task manager Your device is a multitasking device. It can run more than one application at the same time. However, multitasking may cause hang-ups, freezing, memory problems, or additional power consumption.
  • Page 30 › Turn on or off the touch tone In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Sound → Audible selection. › Adjust the volume of the ringtones Press the Volume key up or down to adjust the ringtone volume.
  • Page 31 Select an image. Save or Set wallpaper → Select a SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device. › Adjust the brightness of the display Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select →...
  • Page 32 Set an unlock pattern Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Location and security → Set screen lock → Pattern. See the on-screen instructions and example patterns and select Next. Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at least 4 dots and select Continue.
  • Page 33 Find my mobile feature will automatically send the contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover your device. To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for controlling the device from the web remotely. Settings...

  • Page 34: Switch Sim Or Usim Cards

    Enter the password for your Samsung account again and select OK. Enter a phone number including a country code (with +). Enter the text message to be sent to the recipients. Done. Select Switch SIM or USIM cards Once you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can switch back and forth between each card.

  • Page 35: Enter Text

    114 ► › Change the keyboard type You can change the keyboard type. Tap and hold the text input field and select Input method → a keyboard type (Samsung keypad or Swype). Getting started...
  • Page 36 › Enter text using the Samsung keypad → Keypad types and select a text input Select method. You can select one of key input methods (QWERTY or traditional keypad) or handwriting input methods. Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on the screen.
  • Page 37 Number Function Access the keypad settings; Change the keyboard type (tap and hold). Insert a space. Functions of this key may vary depending on your service provider. › Enter text using the Swype keyboard Select the first character of a word and drag your finger to the second character without releasing the finger from the screen.
  • Page 38 You can also use the following keys: Number Function Change case. Enter the recommended word or add a new word to the dictionary; Access the Swype tip screen (tap and hold). Switch between Symbol/Number mode and ABC/Number mode. Insert a space. Clear your input.

  • Page 39: Download Applications From Android Market

    Copy to copy, or Cut to cut the text onto the Select clipboard. In another application, place the cursor where you want to paste the text. → Paste to insert the text from the clipboard into Select the text field. Download applications from Android Market Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality...

  • Page 40: Download Files From The Web

    Download files from the web Files you download from the web can include viruses that will damage your device. To lessen your risk, only download files from sources you trust. Some media files include Digital Rights Management to protect copyrights. This protection may prevent you from downloading, copying, modifying, or transferring some files.
  • Page 41 › Set up a server account Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Accounts and sync. → Add account → Select an account type. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. › Activate automatic sync Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Accounts and sync.

  • Page 42: Communication

    Communication Calling 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 or answer a call You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end or reject calls.
  • Page 43 Answer a call When a call comes in, drag in any direction until it reaches the border of the circle. When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to mute the ringtone. End call. To end the call, select Reject a call When a call comes in, drag in any direction until it reaches...
  • Page 44 › Use options during a call You can use the following options while a call is in progress: To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key up or ● down. To place a call on hold, select . To retrieve a held call, ●...
  • Page 45 › View and dial missed calls Your device will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, open the notifications panel and select the missed call. › Use additional features You can use various other call-related features, such as Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode or call diverting.

  • Page 46: Messaging

    Set call waiting Call waiting is a network feature to alert you of an incoming call while you are on a previous call. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Call settings Additional settings → → →...
  • Page 47 › Send a text message In Idle mode, open the application list and select New message. Select Add recipients of your message. Enter phone numbers manually and separate them by ● inserting a semicolon or comma. Select phone numbers from the lists by selecting ●...
  • Page 48 Select and add an item. You can select a file from the file list or create a new photo, video, or sound. Send to send the message. Select › View a text or multimedia message In Idle mode, open the application list and select Your messages are grouped into message threads by contact, like a messenger.

  • Page 49: Google Mail

    Google Mail ™ You can retrieve new email messages from Google Mail to your Inbox. When you access this application, the Inbox screen appears. The total number of unread messages displays in the title bar and unread messages display in bold. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ●...
  • Page 50 From the message view, use the following options: To reply to the message, select ● → To reply to the message including all recipients, select ● Reply all. → To forward the message to other people, select ● Forward. To add a star to the message, select ●...

  • Page 51: Email

    Email Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or company email account. › Set up an email account In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email. Enter your email address and password. Next (for general email accounts, such as Google Select Mail and Yahoo) or Manual setup (for other company email accounts).
  • Page 52 Select the text input field and enter your email text. Attach and attach a file. Select You can select a file from the file list or create a new photo, video, or sound. You cannot attach Digital Rights Management (DRM)- protected files.

  • Page 53: Talk

    More Text size. → → To change the text size, press [ ● To add the email address to the phonebook, press ● → More → Add to Contacts. → More → To save the message as an event, press [ ●...

  • Page 54: Social Hub

    › Start a chat Talk. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select a friend from the friend list. The chat screen opens. Send. Enter your message and select → More → Insert smiley. To insert emoticons, press [ Switch →...

  • Page 55: Entertainment

    Entertainment Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels (3.2 megapixels) and videos at resolutions up to 320 x 240 pixels. To use this feature, you must first insert a memory card. The camera interface appears only in the landscape ●...
  • Page 56 Number Function Change the shooting mode. Change the scene mode. Adjust the exposure value. Change the camera settings. Switch to the camcorder. Capture a photo. View the photo you captured last. Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. The zoom function may be unavailable when shooting in the highest resolution.
  • Page 57 › 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 conditions and subjects. For example, when you take photos at night, select the night mode that uses an extended exposure.
  • Page 58 › Capture a panoramic photo You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama shooting mode. This mode is convenient for photographing landscapes. Camera In Idle mode, open the application list and select to turn on the camera. → Panorama. Select Make any necessary adjustments.
  • Page 59 → Before taking a photo, select to access the following settings: Setting Function Guidelines Display gridlines on the preview screen. Review Set the camera to display the taken image. Set the camera to include location information for your photos. To improve GPS signals, avoid ●...
  • Page 60 Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Number Function Change the recording mode (for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally). Adjust the exposure value. Change the camcorder settings. Switch to the camera. Record a video. View the video you recorded last.
  • Page 61 After recording videos, select to view the recorded videos. To view more videos, scroll left or right. ● Share. To send a video to others, select ● Play. To play a video, select ● Delete. To delete a video, select ●...

  • Page 62: Gallery

    Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your memory card. › Supported file formats Type Format Image Extension: bmp, gif, jpg, png, wbmp Extension: 3gp, mp4, mkv ● Video Codec: H.263, H.264, mpeg4 ● Some file formats are not supported depending on ●...
  • Page 63 While viewing a photo, use the following options: To view more photos, scroll left or right. ● To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread ● them apart. To zoom out, move your fingers closer together. You can also select , or double-tap the screen.

  • Page 64: Music

    Add music files to your memory card Start by transferring files to your memory card: Download from the wireless web. p. 78 ► ● Download from a PC with Samsung Kies. p. 96 ► ● Receive via Bluetooth. p. 91 ►...
  • Page 65 › Play music After transferring music files to your memory card, Music. In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Select a music category a music file. Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected.
  • Page 66 Number Function Activate Shuffle mode. Open the playlist. Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (tap and hold). You can control the music player with a headset. In ● Idle mode, press and hold the headset button to launch the music player. Press the headset button to start or pause playback.

  • Page 67: Fm Radio

    › Customise music player settings Music. In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Select a category a music file. → Settings. Press [ Adjust the following settings to customise your music player: Option Function Set whether or not to activate the 5.1 channel virtual 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected.
  • Page 68 Control the FM radio with the following keys: Number Function Turn the FM radio off or on. Fine-tune the frequency. Search for an available radio station. Adjust the volume. Add the current radio station to the favourites list. › Save a radio station automatically Plug a headset into the device.
  • Page 69 › Add a radio station to the favourites list Plug a headset into the device. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Radio. Scroll to the radio station you want. Select to add the radio station to the favourites list. You can add a name for a radio station or remove a radio station;...
  • Page 70 Option Function Set whether or not the FM radio Alternative attempts to retune a radio station frequency when the signal is weak. FM radio auto Set the FM radio to automatically turn off after a specified length of time. Entertainment...

  • Page 71: Personal Information

    Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts. › Create a contact In Idle mode, open the application list and select →...
  • Page 72 › Find a contact In Idle mode, open the application list and select Scroll up or down on the contact list. You can also drag your finger along the index on the right side to quickly scroll through the list. Select a contact’s name.
  • Page 73 Enter your own personal details. Save. Select You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature. › Retrieve contacts from your community accounts You can view the list of community website accounts and select an account to add a contact from the website to your phone contacts.
  • Page 74 › Copy contacts To copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device, In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Import/Export → Import from SIM card. Press [ Select a SIM or USIM card. Select a memory location. If you have more than one account, select an account to which you want to add the contact.

  • Page 75: Calendar

    To export contacts from your device to a memory card, In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Import/Export → Export to SD card. Press [ Yes to confirm. Select › View the communication log You can view the communication log of calls, messages, email or SNS threads.
  • Page 76 Enter the details of the event as required. Done. Select › View events To change the calendar view, In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calendar. Day, Week, or Month. → Press [ To view events of a specific date, In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calendar.

  • Page 77: Memo

    Memo Learn to record important information to save and view at a later date. › Create a memo Memo. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Create memo. Select Enter your memo text. Press [ ] to hide the keypad. Select a colour to change a background colour.

  • Page 78: Voice Recorder

    Voice recorder Learn to operate your device’s voice recorder. To use this feature, you must first insert a memory card. › Record a voice memo Voice In Idle mode, open the application list and select recorder. Record to start recording. Select Speak into the microphone.

  • Page 79: 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 files. For details, contact your service provider.
  • Page 80 While browsing the web page, use the following options: To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread ● them apart. To zoom out, move your fingers closer together. You can also double-tap the screen. → New window. To open a new window, press [ ●...
  • Page 81 › Search for information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Internet. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select the URL input field. Select and say a keyword into your device’s microphone.

  • Page 82: Maps

    To send the web address (URL) of the web page to others, ● select Share link. To copy the web address (URL) of the web page, select ● Copy link URL. Delete bookmark. To delete the bookmark, select ● To use the web page as your homepage of the browser, ●...
  • Page 83 Search. → Press [ Enter a keyword for the location and select To search for a location by voice, select . Select the location you want to view details. To view a list of all results for your search, select ●...

  • Page 84: Latitude

    Latitude Learn to share your location with your friends and view ™ friends’ locations via Google Latitude This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Latitude. In Idle mode, open the application list and select The device automatically joins Latitude. →...

  • Page 85: Navigation

    While viewing information, use the following options: Map. To view the place on the map, select ● Directions. To view the route to the place, select ● Call. To view the phone number of the place, select ● Navigation Learn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show your destination with voice guidance.

  • Page 86: Youtube

    YouTube Learn to view and share videos via YouTube. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Watch videos In Idle mode, open the application list and select YouTube. If you are launching this application for the first time, select Accept.

  • Page 87: Samsung Apps

    Upload. Enter details of the upload and select Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of applications directly to your device. Featuring a wealth of games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, health related applications and more, Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice of mobile experience.

  • Page 88: Market

    Market You can download games, ringtones, or other applications from the Android Market. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Market. In Idle mode, open the application list and select If you are launching this application for the first time, select Accept.
  • Page 89 › Read news articles News & In Idle mode, open the application list and select Weather. Scroll left to a news topic at the top of the screen. Select an article to open it. → Settings → News To add news topics, press [ settings →...

  • Page 90: Connectivity

    Bluetooth. If the devices are within range of one another, you can exchange information between them even if they are located in different rooms. Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, ● or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature.
  • Page 91 › Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Wireless and networks Bluetooth settings → → → Scan for 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.

  • Page 92: Wi-Fi

    › Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Wireless and networks Bluetooth settings → → → Discoverable. Your device is visible to other Bluetooth devices for 120 seconds. When prompted, enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select OK.
  • Page 93 › Activate the Wi-Fi feature In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and networks → Wi-Fi settings → Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi feature running in the background will consume battery power. To preserve battery power, activate the feature only when needed. ›...

  • Page 94: Mobile Network Sharing

    › Connect to a Wi-Fi AP using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Using WPS, you can connect to a secured network. To connect to a Wi-Fi AP with a WPS button, Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select →...
  • Page 95 Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings Configure → Select portable Wi-Fi hotspot to configure network settings to use your device as an access point. Option Function View and edit the device name that Network SSID will be shown to external devices. Security Select the security type.

  • Page 96: Gps

    Your device is equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. Learn to activate location services. To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions: between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, or ● inside buildings in poor weather ●...

  • Page 97: Pc Connections

    Samsung Kies program. › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies). Using a USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC.

  • Page 98: Vpn Connections

    USB connected Open the notifications panel and select → Connect USB storage → Open the folder to view files. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. Disconnect storage from When you are finished, select To disconnect the device from the PC, click the USB device icon on the Windows task bar and click the option to safely remove the mass storage device.
  • Page 99 › Set up VPN connections Settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Wireless and networks VPN settings Add VPN. → → → Select a VPN type. Customise the connection information. Available options may vary depending on the VPN type. Option Function VPN name...
  • Page 100 Option Function Select a certificate authority (CA) certificate that the VPN server uses Set CA to identify you. You can import certificate certificates from the VPN server or download from the web. DNS search Enter the domain name server (DNS) domains address.

  • Page 101: Tools

    Tools Clock Learn to use the clock display on the Idle screen, and set and control alarms for important events. › Use the clock display Clock. In Idle mode, open the application list and select While using the clock display, use the following features: To create or delete an alarm, select ●...

  • Page 102: Calculator

    › Delete an alarm Clock → In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select an alarm to delete. Delete → Select Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calculator.

  • Page 103: Google Search

    Google Search You can search for applications and data in your device and specific data on the web. Google In Idle mode, open the application list and select Search. If you are launching this application for the first time, set whether or not to view the search history of your Google account.

  • Page 104: Polaris Viewer

    Polaris Viewer Learn to view Polaris Viewer documents on your memory card. › Open a document Polaris In Idle mode, open the application list and select Viewer. If you are launching this application for the first time, register as an online user or skip the registration. My files or Recent documents →...

  • Page 105: Sim Toolkit

    › Manage documents online Polaris In Idle mode, open the application list and select Viewer. Web files → Select a service. Enter your email address and password to access your account, and then select Add. View and manage your documents on the server as desired.

  • Page 106: Voice Search

    Voice Search Learn to use the voice command feature to dial a number, send a message, or search for locations and information by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Voice In Idle mode, open the application list and select Search.

  • Page 107: Settings

    Settings Access the Settings menu Settings. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select a setting category and select an option. SIM card manager Access and alter the settings to control the network and the card settings for your device. p.
  • Page 108 › Bluetooth settings Bluetooth : Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off. ● p. 89 ► Device name : Set a Bluetooth name for your device. ● Discoverable : Set your device to be visible to other ● Bluetooth devices. Scan for devices : Search for available Bluetooth devices.

  • Page 109: Call Settings

    › Mobile networks Use packet data : Set to allow packet switched data ● networks for network services. Data roaming : Set the device to connect to another ● network when you are roaming or your home network is not available. Access Point Names : Set up access point names (APNs).

  • Page 110: Sound

    › Turn on proximity sensor Set to turn on the proximity sensor during a call. › Call forwarding Divert incoming calls to another number. › Additional settings Caller ID : Display your caller ID to other parties for ● outgoing calls. Call waiting : Allow incoming call alerts when a call is in ●...

  • Page 111: Display

    Display Change the settings for the display. Screen display ● Font style : Change the font type for the display text. You can download fonts from Android Market by selecting Get fonts online. Home screen Wallpaper: Select a background image for the idle screen. Lock screen Wallpaper: Select an image to display when the screen is locked.
  • Page 112 Set screen lock : Set the unlock security code. When you ● have set your security code, this option changes to Change screen lock. None : Disable the screen lock. Pattern : Set an unlock pattern to unlock the screen. : Set a PIN (numeric) to unlock the screen.

  • Page 113: Applications

    USB debugging : This is for application development. When your device is connected to a PC with a USB cable, the USB debugging mode will be activated and Samsung Kies will launch automatically. Stay awake : Set the device’s screen to stay on while charging the battery.

  • Page 114: Accounts And Sync

    Accounts and sync Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation. Background data : Select this setting to use the auto sync ● feature. The auto sync will run in the background without opening applications and synchronise data. Auto sync : Set the device to synchronise contact, calendar, ●...

  • Page 115: Locale & Text

    Locale & text Change the settings for text input. › Select language Select a display language for all menus and applications. › Select input method Select a default keypad type for text input. › Swype Language : Select a language for text input. ●...
  • Page 116 : Learn how to enter text with the Swype keyboard. ● Version : View version information. ● › Samsung keypad Set the device to use the Samsung keypad. Keypad types : Select the default input method, such as ● the QWERTY keyboard, traditional keypad, or handwriting screen. Input languages : Select languages for text input.

  • Page 117: Voice Input And Output

    : Set the device to insert a full stop when you ● double-tap the space bar. Tutorial : Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keypad. ● Voice input and output Change the settings for the voice recogniser and the text-to- speech feature.

  • Page 118: Accessibility

    Accessibility Accessibility : Activate an accessibility application you have ● downloaded, such as Talkback or Kickback, which provide voice, melody, or vibration feedback. The power key ends calls : Set the device to end a call ● when you press the Power key. Date &...
  • Page 119 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 Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is enabled, Password you must enter the password you set for the device.
  • Page 120 If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your ● local Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power key for 8-10 seconds and release.
  • Page 121 Outgoing calls are not connected 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 ● number you are dialling. Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your device is turned on.
  • Page 122 Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the...
  • Page 123 Contact a Samsung Service Centre. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or deleting ●...
  • Page 124 Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are ● within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not established when you connect...
  • Page 125 For safe disposal of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest authorised service centre. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. •...
  • Page 126 • 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. Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage •...
  • Page 127 If you are using a hearing aid, contact the manufacturer for information about radio interference Some hearing aids may be interfered with by the radio frequency of your device. Contact the manufacturer to ensure the safety of your hearing aid. Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments •...
  • Page 128 • Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving. Suspend calls in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice, and heavy traffic can be hazardous. • Do not take notes or look up phone numbers. Jotting down a “to do” list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibility of driving safely.
  • Page 129 Do not use or store your device in dusty, dirty areas Dust can cause your device to malfunction. Do not store your device on slopes If your device falls, it can be damaged. Do not store your device in hot or cold areas. Use your device at -20 °C to 50 °C •...
  • Page 130 Using generic batteries or chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction. • Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung. Safety precautions...
  • Page 131 Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device • Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. For service, take your device to a Samsung Service Centre. • Do not disassemble or puncture the battery, as this can cause explosion or fire.
  • Page 132 Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face. Take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it repaired. Do not use the device for anything other than its intended use...
  • Page 133 Keep your personal and important data safe • While using your device, be sure to back up important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. • When disposing of your device, back up all data and then reset your device to prevent misuse of your personal information.
  • Page 134 ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ” Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Samsung has no control.
  • Page 135 Index access codes 118 call waiting 45 alarms camera creating 100 capturing photos 54 deleting 101 customising camcorder 60 stopping 100 customising camera 57 recording videos 58 battery connections charging 11 installing 9 Bluetooth 89 PC 96 Bluetooth VPN 97 activating 89 Wi-Fi 91 finding and pairing with...
  • Page 136 & weather 87 adding items 24 PC connections adding panels 26 mass storage 96 internet Samsung Kies 96 see web browser phonebook creating contacts 70 getting directions 82 creating groups 72 searching for locations 81 creating your namecard 71...
  • Page 137 PIN lock 32 text messages sending 46 Polaris Viewer 103 viewing 47 Samsung Apps 86 time and date, set 28 Samsung Kies 96 touch screen settings locking 23 about phone 117 using 22 accessibility 117 unpack 9 accounts and sync 113...

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