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Samsung Galaxy Tab SGH-i957 User Manual

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To install Kies (PC Sync)
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install it on your PC.
2. Using a PC data cable, connect your device to your
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  • Page 1 1. Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your PC. 2. Using a PC data cable, connect your device to your PC. Samsung Kies will launch automatically. Refer to the Kies help for more information.
  • Page 2 SGH-i957 user manual...

  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    Using this manual Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung P7500. This powerful, “go anywhere” device, puts the best of the web and mobile computing at your fingertips in a lightweight, highly versatile platform that fits your active lifestyle. Built on...
  • Page 4 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 5 Square brackets—device keys; for example: [ ] (represents the Power/Lock key) Copyright Copyright © 2011 Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. SAMSUNG is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and its related entities. This user manual is protected under international copyright laws.
  • Page 6 Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. ® Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. CS Headphone and WOW HD technologies are incorporated under licence from SRS Labs, Inc.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Browser ................... 31 Pulse ..................35 Market ..................36 YouTube .................. 37 Maps ..................38 Latitude ................... 39 Places ..................40 Navigation ................40 Samsung Apps ..............41 Communication ............. 42 Gmail ..................42 Email ..................44 Talk ................... 47 Contents...
  • Page 8 Social Hub ................48 Entertainment ............49 Music ..................49 Music Hub ................51 Camera ..................51 Video ..................58 Gallery ..................59 Personal information ..........62 Contacts .................. 62 Calendar ................. 65 Memo ..................67 Connectivity ............68 PC connections ..............68 Wi-Fi ..................
  • Page 9 Motion settings ..............83 Firewall ..................83 Privacy ..................84 Storage ..................84 Language and input ............84 Accessibility ................87 Date and time ................ 88 About device ................. 88 Tools ................. 89 Alarm Clock ................89 Calculator ................90 Downloads ................

  • Page 10: Assembling

    Assembling Insert the SIM card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and other features. With gold contacts facing down and the angled corner of the SIM card facing into the slot, push the SIM card into the slot until it locks into place.

  • Page 11: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery Your device has a built-in battery. Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery. Use only Samsung-approved chargers. Unauthorized chargers can cause batteries to explode or damage your device. Charge the battery only with a charger. You cannot ●...
  • Page 12 If your device is not charging properly, bring your ● device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no longer moving), unplug the USB power adapter and PC data cable from the device and then from the power outlet.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, Press and hold [ ]. 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 [ ] then select Power off →...

  • Page 14: Get To Know Your Device

    Get to know your device › Device layout Getting started...

  • Page 15: Volume Key

    Number Function Power/Lock key Volume key Light sensor Speaker Multifunction jack Front camera lens SIM card slot Headset jack Rear camera lens GPS antenna Flashbulb Internal antenna 1. Connecting a headset to your device improperly can damage the headset jack or the headset.

  • Page 16: Indicator Icons

    Event notification Flight mode activated Music playback in progress Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Unable to charge Current time 1. If you use a charger that is not approved by Samsung, this indicator will not appear. Getting started...

  • Page 17: Use The Touch Screen

    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. To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use ● sharp tools. Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact ●...
  • Page 18 You can control your touch screen with the following actions: Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a menu, ● option, or application. Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to ● move to items on lists. Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 ●...

  • Page 19: Get To Know The Home Screen

    Get to know the Home screen When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the Home screen. From the Home screen, you can view your device’s status and access applications. Scroll left or right to a panel of the Home screen.

  • Page 20: Move Items On The Home Screen

    Number Function Display indicator icons and your device's current status; Open the notifications panel. Open the shortcuts panel. › Add items to the Home screen You can customize the Home screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To add an item to the Home screen, From the Home screen, select .
  • Page 21 › Remove items from the Home screen Tap and hold an item to remove. The trash bin appears at the top right of the Home screen. Drag the item to the trash bin. When the item turns red, release the item. ›...

  • Page 22: Access Applications

    You can also adjust the display brightness or access the settings menu. Available options may vary depending on your region or service provider. Access applications From the Home screen, select Apps to access the application list. Select All → an application. To view downloaded applications, select My apps.

  • Page 23: Switch To Silent Mode

    › Set the current time and date From the Home screen, open the application list and select Settings Date and time. → Select Automatic date and time or set your time zone and the time and date. You can also change the time and date formats.

  • Page 24: Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

    If you selected Gallery, select Home screen Wallpaper, select an image, move or resize the rectangle to select a portion of the image, and then select Ok. Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device. ›...
  • Page 25 If you forget your PIN or password, bring your device ● to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security ● codes or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.

  • Page 26: Enter Text

    Language and input → Current input method. Select a keyboard type (Android keyboard, Samsung keypad, or Swype). You can also enter text with your voice. Select a voice input option, according to the language you want to use. Getting started...

  • Page 27: Enter Text Using The Android Keyboard

    › Enter text using the Android keyboard Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys and you can use the following keys: Number Function Move the cursor to the next text input field. Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode. Change case. Access the keypad settings;...

  • Page 28: Enter Text Using The Samsung Keypad

    › Enter text using the Samsung keypad Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys and you can use the following keys: Number Function Change the keypad size. Move the cursor to the next text input field . Change case. Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode.

  • Page 29: Enter Text Using The Swype Keypad

    › Enter text using the Swype keypad Select the first character of a word and drag your finger to the second character without releasing the finger from the screen. Continue until you have finished the word. Release the finger on the last character. When the word displays correctly, select to insert a space.
  • Page 30 You can also use the following keys: Number Function Change the input language. Move the cursor to the next text input field. Change case. Access the swype tip screen; Open the help information (tap and hold). Switch between Symbol mode and ABC mode. Switch between Number mode and Edit mode.

  • Page 31: Copy And Paste Text

    › Copy and paste text While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications. Tap and hold a word. Drag or to select the text you want. Select Copy to copy, or Cut to cut the text onto the clipboard.

  • Page 32: Web

    Browser Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. The web browser menu may be labeled differently ● depending on your service provider. Available icons may vary depending on your region or ● service provider. › Browse web pages From the Home screen, open the application list and select Browser to launch your homepage.
  • Page 33 Number Function Open a new tab. Search for information. Access a list of web browser options. Open a list of saved bookmarks and recent internet history. Bookmark the current web page. While browsing the web page, use the following options: To zoom in or out, tap the screen with two fingers and ●...

  • Page 34: Add A Bookmark

    › Search for information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. From the Home screen, open the application list and select Browser. Select Select and say a keyword into your device’s microphone. The device searches for information and web pages related with the keyword.
  • Page 35 Enter a page title and a web address. To bookmark the web page you were viewing, skip to step 5. Select the Bookmarks drop-down menu and select a bookmark location to add (if necessary). Select OK. To use bookmark options, select , tap and hold a bookmark: To open the web page in the current tab, select Open.

  • Page 36: Pulse

    › Access recent history From the Home screen, open the application list and select Browser. → History. Select Select a web page to access. Pulse You can use the Pulse reader to add feeds for your favourite news topics and read news articles on your device. ›...

  • Page 37: Market

    › Manage feed sources From the Home screen, open the application list and select Pulse. Select to view the feed source list. Select to add or delete a feed. › Customize the reader settings From the Home screen, open the application list and select Pulse.

  • Page 38: Youtube

    › Uninstall an application From the Home screen, open the application list and select Market. Select My apps. Select the item you want to delete. Select Uninstall. YouTube Learn to view and upload videos via YouTube. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 39: Maps

    Maps ™ Learn to use Google Maps to find your location, search the map for streets, cities, or countries, and get directions. › Search for a specific location From the Home screen, open the application list and select Maps. If you are launching this application for the first time, select OK.

  • Page 40: Latitude

    Enter the addresses of the starting location and the ending location. To enter an address from your contact list or point the → Contacts, Point on map, location on the map, select or My Places. Select a travel method (car, bus, bicycle or walk) and select Select a travel route to view details of your trip (if necessary).

  • Page 41: Places

    Places Learn to search for a place around you. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. From the Home screen, open the application list and select Places. Select a category. Your device searches for places around your current location that are related to the category.

  • Page 42: Samsung Apps

    Follow the on-screen instructions to use the navigation service. 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 43: Communication

    Communication Gmail ™ You can retrieve new email messages from Gmail 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 44 From the message view, use the following options: To move to the previous or next message, select Older or ● Newer. To search for an email message, select ● To create a new message, select ● To customize the settings for viewing the message, ●...

  • Page 45: Email

    Email Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or company email account. › Set up an email account From the Home screen, open the application list and select Email. Enter your email address and password. Select Next (for general email accounts) or Manual setup (for other company email accounts).

  • Page 46: Send An Email Message

    › Send an email message From the Home screen, open the application list and select Email → an email account (if necessary). Select Add recipients of your message. Enter email addresses manually, separating them with a semicolon or a comma, or select to choose from your contact list.

  • Page 47: View An Email Message

    › View an email message When you open an email account, you can view previously retrieved emails offline or connect to the email server to view new messages. After retrieving email messages, you can view them offline. From the Home screen, open the application list and select Email →...

  • Page 48: Talk

    Talk ™ Learn to chat with friends and family via Google Talk This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Set your status From the Home screen, open the application list and select Talk. Enter your Google account and password and select Sign in (if necessary).

  • Page 49: Social Hub

    › Start a chat From the Home screen, open the application list and select Talk. Select a friend from the friend list. The chat screen opens. Enter your message and select . → Add to chat. To add a friend to a chat, select To end the chat, select .

  • Page 50: Entertainment

    › Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device: Download from the wireless web. p. 31 ► ● Download from a PC with Samsung Kies. p. 68 ► ● Receive via Bluetooth. p. 73 ►...

  • Page 51: Create A Playlist

    → Set as To set a music file as an alarm tone, select ● alarm tone. → Settings. To customize your music player, select ● 5.1 Ch produces a surround sound experience over ● the built-in speakers and standard headphones or earbuds.

  • Page 52: Music Hub

    Option Function Select music categories to display on Music menu the music library screen. Music Hub You can access the online music store, and search for and buy your favourite songs. You can also add a music file to your wish list and play downloaded music files.
  • Page 53 Number Function Change the flash setting. You can manually turn the flash on or off, or set the camera to automatically use the flash when needed. Switch between the front and rear camera lenses. Change the shooting mode. Select the length of the delay before the camera takes a photo.
  • Page 54 After taking photos, select the image viewer icon to view the captured photos. To view more photos, scroll left or right. You can also tap the ● screen and scroll through the thumbnails of photos at the bottom of the screen. To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and ●...

  • Page 55: Capture A Photo In Self Shot Mode

    › Capture a photo in Self shot mode You can take photos of yourself conveniently using the front camera lens. From the Home screen, open the application list and select Camera to turn on the camera. Select Make any necessary adjustments. Select to take a photo.

  • Page 56: Capture A Photo Of Action

    Slowly move the device in any direction and align the green frame with the viewfinder. When you have aligned the green frame and viewfinder, the camera will automatically take the next photo. Repeat step 5 up to seven times to complete the panoramic photo.

  • Page 57: Customize Camera Settings

    › Customize camera settings Before taking a photo, select to access the following options: Option Function Select Macro to take close-up photos Focus mode or Auto focus to have the camera automatically focus on the subject. Scene mode Change the scene mode. Adjust the colour balance according to White balance lighting conditions.
  • Page 58 Number Function Change the flash setting; You can manually turn the flash on or off. Switch between the front and rear camera lenses. White balance: Adjust the colour balance according to lighting conditions. Select the length of the delay before the camera starts recording a video.

  • Page 59: Video

    After recording videos, select the image viewer icon to view the recorded videos. To view more videos, scroll left or right. You can also tap the ● screen and scroll through the thumbnails of videos at the bottom of the screen. To play a video, select ●...

  • Page 60: Gallery

    Select a video to play. Control playback with the virtual keys. While playing a video, use the following options: Share via. → To send a video to others, select ● Colour tone. → To apply a colour effect, select ● To activate outdoor visibility to select an appropriate ●...

  • Page 61: View A Photo

    To crop an image from a photo, select ● To print a photo using a USB connection or a WLAN ● Print. Your device is compatible → connection, select only with select Samsung printers. → Copy. To copy a photo, select ● → Motion.

  • Page 62: Play A Video

    › Play a video From the Home screen, open the application list and select Gallery. Select a folder. To filter photos and videos, select By album or → Images and videos → an option. Select a video (with the icon) to play. Control playback with the virtual keys.

  • Page 63: 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 From the Home screen, open the application list and select Contacts.

  • Page 64: Find A Contact

    › Find a contact From the Home screen, open the application list and select Contacts. Select Search contacts and enter the first few letter of a name. Select the contact’s name. Once you find a contact, you can use the following options: To send an email message, select an email address.

  • Page 65: Create Your Namecard

    To export contacts to your device’s USB storage, From the Home screen, open the application list and select Contacts. Import/Export Export to USB storage. → → Select Select OK to confirm. › Create your namecard From the Home screen, open the application list and select Contacts.

  • Page 66: Calendar

    › Create a group of contacts From the Home screen, open the application list and select Contacts. Select Groups → Enter a name for the group. Select Edit members. Select members from the contact list and select Done. When you are finished, select Done. Calendar Learn to create and manage daily, weekly, or monthly events, and set alarms to remind yourself of important events.

  • Page 67: View Events

    › View events To view today’s schedule, From the Home screen, open the application list and select Calendar. Select Today. Select an event to view its details. To view events of a specific date, From the Home screen, open the application list and select Calendar.

  • Page 68: Memo

    Memo Learn to record important information to save and view at a later date. › Create a memo From the Home screen, open the application list and select Memo. Select Enter your memo text. Select Done. › View memos From the Home screen, open the application list and select Memo.

  • Page 69: Connectivity

    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). Samsung Kies will work on both Windows and Macintosh computers.

  • Page 70: Connect As A Mass Storage Device

    Edit or enter your device’s name in the pop-up window (if necessary). Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list. Start synchronization. › Connect as a mass storage device You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and access the file directory.

  • Page 71: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Learn to use your device’s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network (WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n standards. You can connect to the internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available. ›...

  • Page 72: Wi-Fi Direct

    Set the security settings depending on the selected security type. Select Save. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows Wi-Fi devices to talk to each other without the need for wireless access points (hot spots). Activating this feature will disconnect your current Wi-Fi network connection.

  • Page 73: Turn On The Bluetooth Wireless Feature

    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 ●...

  • Page 74: Send Data Using The Bluetooth Wireless Feature

    for available services. Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free car kits, may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000. If the other device has a PIN, you must enter it. › Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Select a file or item, such as a contact, calendar event, or media file, from an appropriate application.

  • Page 75: 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 76: Vpn Connections

    VPN connections You can create virtual private networks (VPN) and connect to your private network securely through a public network, such as the internet. Your device should already be configured with internet access. If you have trouble accessing the internet, you need to edit connections.

  • Page 77: Connect To A Private Network

    Option Function Select a user certificate that the VPN Set user server uses to identify you. You can certificate import certificates from the VPN server or download from the web. Select a certificate authority (CA) certificate that the VPN server uses Set CA to identify you.

  • Page 78: Settings

    Settings Access the Settings menu From the Home screen, open the application list and select Settings. Select a setting category and select an option. Wireless and networks Change the settings for wireless network connections. › Flight mode Disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.

  • Page 79: Tethering And Portable Hotspot

    › Kies via Wi-Fi Connect your device to Samsung Kies via a WLAN. › Bluetooth Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off. settings Bluetooth: Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off. ● p. 71 ► Device name: Set a Bluetooth name for your device.

  • Page 80: Sound

    Network Mode: Select the type of network access your ● tablet will use (GSM/WCDMA/LTE(Auto mode), GSM/ WCDMA(Auto mode), LTE only, WCDMA only, GSM only). Network operators: Manually select a network operator or ● set the network selection to Automatic.. You must deactivate data service prior to searching ●...

  • Page 81: Power Saving Mode

    Get fonts online. - Wallpaper: Select a background image for the Home screen. - Wallpaper: Select an image to display when the screen is locked. Mode: Select a display mode. ● Auto-rotate screen: Set whether or not to rotate the ●...

  • Page 82: Location And Security

    SIM change alert: sends an SMS message when the SIM ● card is changed. Alert message recipients: lets you set recipients for SIM ● change message (requires Samsung account). Settings...

  • Page 83: Applications

    Remote controls: Allow device to be locked, tracked and ● wiped remotely (requires Samsung account). Set up SIM card lock: Use PIN code to prevent use of your ● SIM card to make unauthorized calls or unauthorized access to information stored on your SIM card.

  • Page 84: Accounts And Sync

    - USB debugging: Select to use debug mode when you connect your phone to a PC by using a PC data cable. This is used 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.

  • Page 85: Privacy

    Allow or Block. Tap a selection. Privacy Back up my data: Set to back up your settings and ● application data to the Google server. Backup account: Add and view your Google account to ● back up your data. Automatic restore: Set to restore your settings and ●...
  • Page 86 Speech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature. ● Language: Select a language for the text-to-speech feature. ● Samsung TTS: Settings for the Samsung TTS text-to-speech ● engine. Pico TTS: Settings for the Pico TTS text-to-speech engine. ●...

  • Page 87: Android Keyboard

    while you are entering text. This feature is available only for English. Auto-spacing: Set the device to automatically insert a space between words. Auto-capitalization: Set the device to automatically capitalize the first letter after a final punctuation mark, such as a period, question mark, or exclamation mark. Show complete trace: Set to display the trace of your dragging on the keyboard.

  • Page 88: Accessibility

    Samsung keypad: ● - Samsung keypad: Set the device to use the Samsung keyboard. - Settings: Input language: Select languages for text input. XT9: Activate XT9 mode to enter text using Predictive input mode. XT9 advanced settings: Activate the advanced features of XT9 mode, such as auto completion, auto correction, or auto substitution, and set up your own word list.

  • Page 89: Date And Time

    Touch and hold delay: Set the recognition time for ● touching and holding the screen. Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how time and date are displayed on your device: Automatic date and time: Set the current date and time ●...

  • Page 90: Tools

    Tools Alarm Clock Learn to set and control alarms for important events. › Set a new alarm From the Home screen, open the application list and select Alarm. Select . Set alarm details. When you are finished, select Done. › Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, To stop the alarm, drag...

  • Page 91: Calculator

    Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. From the Home screen, open the application list and select Calculator. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic or scientific calculations. Downloads Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web.
  • Page 92 To customize the settings for fonts and theme, select ● To read a book via the text-to-speech feature, select ● → Read. To search for text in the book, select . ● To bookmark the current page, select . ● To add a memo, tap and hold a word and select Memo ●...

  • Page 93: Google Search

    Google Search You can search for applications and data in your device and specific data on the web. From the Home screen, tap the search icon in the top left corner of the screen or open the application list and select Google Search.

  • Page 94: Delete Files

    › Open a file From the Home screen, open the application list and select MyFiles. To change the folder sort order, select the Name drop- down menu and select an option. Select a folder. To move up one level in the file directory, select ●...

  • Page 95: Pen Memo

    Pen memo Learn to create sketch memos with various tools. From the Home screen, open the application list and select Pen memo. Select Create a drawing memo with the following tools: Tool Function Enter your memo text. Write or draw on the screen. Erase the sketch.

  • Page 96: World Clock

    Say a command into the microphone. Select the item’s name you want to access. World Clock Learn to view the time in another region. From the Home screen, open the application list and select World Clock. Select . Enter a city name and select a city from the list. You can select a city in the world map view.

  • Page 97: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting System Reset If your device has fatal errors, hangs up, or is frozen and unresponsive, you may need to reset the device to regain functionality. Press and hold the Power/Reset/Lock key [ ] for 8 to 10 ● seconds. Android System Recovery Android System Recovery is used to restore the tablet’s system software to the original as-shipped state and delete...

  • Page 98: The Touch Screen Responds Slowly Or Improperly

    Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. ● Ensure that your device software is upgraded to the latest ● version. If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your ● local Samsung Service Centre. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 99 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 camera, try the following: Charge the battery.
  • Page 100 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 101: Safety Precautions

    For safe disposal of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest authorized 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 102 • 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 103 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 104 Do not store your device in hot or cold areas. Use your device at -20 °C to 45 °C • Your device can explode if left inside a closed vehicle, as the inside temperature can reach up to 80 °C. •...
  • Page 105 • 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. Do not bite or suck on the device or the battery •...
  • Page 106 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 107: Ul Certified Travel Adapter

    UL Certified Travel Adapter The Travel Adapter for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guidelines. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.FOR CONNECTION TO A SUPPLY NOT IN NORTH AMERICA, USE AN ATTACHMENT...

  • Page 108: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    All wireless devices must meet the federal standard, which incorporates a substantial margin of safety. SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. Maximum measured SAR values for the SGH-i957 are: Cellular/PCS WCDMA/GSM/EDGE: 1.04 W/kg WLAN: 0.88 W/kg Correct disposal of this product The product and its electronic accessories (e.g., charger, headset, USB cable)
  • Page 109 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 110: Index

    Index alarms device creating 89 customizing 21 deactivating 89 indicator icons 15 stopping 89 keys 14 layout 13 application list settings 77 accessing 21 shortcuts panel 20 battery turning on or off 12 charging 10 download manager 90 Bluetooth eBook 90 activating 72 importing 91 finding and pairing with...
  • Page 111 50 text memos 67 playing music 49 time and date, set 22 PC connections touch screen mass storage 69 locking 17 Samsung Kies 68 using 16 Windows Media Player 68 video player 61 phonebook videos creating contacts 62 capturing 56...
  • Page 112 voice 33 WLAN activating 70 finding and connecting to networks 70 world clock 95 YouTube 37 uploading videos 37 watching videos 37 Index...

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