Samsung GALAXY Y SCH-i509, User Manual

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Page 2: ... in this user manual may differ from the product or from software provided by service providers or carriers and is subject to change without prior notice Refer to www samsung com for the latest version of the user manual Available features and additional services may vary by device software or service provider Formatting and delivery of this user manual is based on Google Android operating systems...

Page 3: ...future reference Instructional icons Before you start familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information Refer to pages with related information for example p 12 represents see page 12 Followed by ...

Page 4: ...are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics The Android logo Google Search Google Maps Google Mail YouTube Android Market and Google Talk are trademarks of Google Inc and are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc CS Headphone andWOW HD technologies are incorporated under licence from SRS Labs Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Oracle and Java are registered tradem...

Page 5: ...on and off 17 Get to know your device 18 Use the touch screen 22 Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys 23 Get to know the idle screen 23 Access applications 26 Customise your device 28 Enter text 32 Download applications from Android Market 36 Download files from the web 37 Synchronise data 37 Communication 39 Calling 39 Messaging 44 Google Mail 46 Email 47 Talk 50 Social Hub 51 Contents ...

Page 6: ...io 65 Personal information 68 Contacts 68 Calendar 72 Memo 74 Voice recorder 74 Web 76 Internet 76 Maps 79 Latitude 81 Places 81 Navigation 82 YouTube 83 Samsung Apps 85 Market 85 News Weather 86 Connectivity 87 Bluetooth 87 Wi Fi 89 Mobile network sharing 91 GPS 92 ...

Page 7: ...e 100 Task manager 101 UIMToolkit 102 Voice Search 102 Settings 103 Access the Settings menu 103 Wireless and networks 103 Call settings 104 Sound 106 Display 106 Location and security 107 Applications 108 Accounts and sync 109 Privacy 109 SD card and phone storage 110 Locale and text 110 Voice input and output 112 Accessibility 113 ...

Page 8: ...Contents 8 Date and time 113 About phone 113 Troubleshooting 114 Safety precautions 120 ...

Page 9: ... and available accessories may vary depending on your region or service provider You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer The supplied accessories perform best for your device Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be compatible with your device Install the UIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service you will receive a User Identity Module ...

Page 10: ... turn it off Remove the back cover 2 Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover Insert the UIM card with the gold coloured contacts facing 3 down The antenna is located in the upper area on the back of the device Do not remove the protective tape covering the antenna as this can damage the antenna ...

Page 11: ...g the device for the first time you must 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 12: ... the battery is completely discharged you cannot turn on the device even with the travel adapter connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before you try to turn on the device Charge with a travel adapter Open the cover of the multifunction jack 1 Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the 2 multifunction jack Connecting the travel adapter improperly may cause serious d...

Page 13: ...e charger to a Samsung Service Centre When the battery is fully charged first unplug the travel 4 adapter from the device and then from the power outlet Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter Doing this may cause damage to the device To save energy unplug the travel adapter when not in use The travel adapter does not have a power switch so you must unplug the travel adapter f...

Page 14: ...epending 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 Your device supports only the FAT file structure for memory cards If you insert a card formatted with a different file ...

Page 15: ...emoving a memory card first unmount it for safe removal In Idle mode select 1 Settings SD card and phone storage Unmount SD card OK Remove the back cover 2 Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the 3 device Remove the memory card 4 Replace the back cover 5 Do not remove a memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data or da...

Page 16: ...e Unmount SD card OK Format SD card Format SD card Erase everything 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 from user actions Attach a hand strap optional Remove the back cover 1 Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the 2 small projection Replace th...

Page 17: ...ctions to set up your device To turn off your device press and hold the Power key and then select Power off OK Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals To use your device s non network services only switch to Flight mode Press and hold the Power key and select Flight mode ...

Page 18: ...er the antenna area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions Home key Volume key Menu key Earpiece Proximity sensor Touch screen Mouthpiece Back key Multifunction jack Main antenna Camera lens Power Reset Lock key Speaker Back cover Headset jack GPS antenna1 ...

Page 19: ... of options available on the current screen In Idle mode open the Google search application press and hold Open the search input window while using some applications press and hold Home 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 1 If your device has fatal errors or hang ups or freezes you may ne...

Page 20: ...ervice provider Icon Definition No signal Signal strength OpenWi Fi APs available Wi Fi AP connected Bluetooth activated Bluetooth headset connected GPS activated Call in progress Call on hold Speakerphone activated Missed call Synchronised with the web Uploading data Downloading data Connected to PC ...

Page 21: ...age New voice mail message Alarm activated Event notification Roaming outside of normal service area Silent mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Music playback in progress Music playback paused FM radio turned on in the background Error occurred or caution required Battery power level 10 00 Current time ...

Page 22: ...mal 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 Touch once with yo...

Page 23: ...k the touch screen and keys You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted device operations To lock press the Power key To unlock turn on the screen by pressing the Power key or the Home key and drag right until it reaches the dot You can activate the screen lock feature to prevent others from using or accessing your personal data and information saved in your device p 30 Get to k...

Page 24: ...dd widgets to the idle screen Shortcuts Add shortcuts to items such as applications bookmarks and contacts Folders Create a new folder or add folders for your contacts Wallpapers Set a background image Move items on the idle screen Tap and hold an item to move 1 Drag the item to the location you want 2 Remove items from the idle screen Tap and hold an item to remove 1 The trash bin appears at the ...

Page 25: ...ivate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless connection feature p 87 GPS Activate or deactivate the GPS feature Silent Activate or deactivateVibration mode Auto rotation Activate or deactivate the auto rotation Available options may vary depending on your region or service provider Add or remove panels to the idle screen You can add or remove panels of the idle screen to organise widgets according t...

Page 26: ...our device Access applications To access your device s applications In Idle mode select 1 to access the application list Scroll left or right to another screen 2 You can also select a dot at the top of the screen to move directly to the corresponding screen Select an application 3 When you use applications provided by Google you must have a Google account If you do not have a Google account sign u...

Page 27: ... into categories to suit your preferences and needs In the application list press 1 Edit Tap and hold an application 2 Drag the application icon to the location you want 3 You can move an application icon to another screen You can also move most used applications next to Press 4 Save To change the order of the main menu screens In the application list place your two fingers on the screen 1 and pin...

Page 28: ...1 Task manager Active applications The list of all the applications currently running on your device appears To close an application select 2 End To close all active applications select End all Customise your device Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences Set the current time and date In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Date and time Set the t...

Page 29: ...select the dot next to the profile Switch to Silent mode To mute or unmute your device do one of the following In Idle mode open the application list and select Keypad and tap and hold Open the notifications panel from the top of the screen and select Silent Press and hold the Power key and select Silent mode You can set the device to alert you to various events in Silent mode In Idle mode open th...

Page 30: ...ock code each time you turn on the device or unlock the touch screen If you forget your unlock code 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 Set an unlock pattern In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Location and security Set screen l...

Page 31: ...ter the password again and select 3 OK Lock your UIM card You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied with your UIM card In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Location and security Set up UIM card lock Lock UIM card Enter your PIN and select 2 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...

Page 32: ...yboard type You can change the keypad type Tap and hold the text input field and select Input method a keyboard type Samsung keypad or Swype Enter text using the Samsung keypad Select 1 Portrait keypad types and select a text input 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 2 the s...

Page 33: ...e selected input language 4 Clear your input 5 Start a new line 6 Access the keypad settings Change the keyboard type tap and hold 7 Insert a space Enter text using the Swype keypad Select the first character of a word and drag your finger 1 to the second character without releasing the finger from the screen Continue until you have finished the word 2 ...

Page 34: ...p the keys to enter text You can tap and hold a key to enter characters on the upper half of the key When you tap and hold a key until the character list appears you can enter special characters and symbols You can also use the following keys 1 3 6 7 2 5 8 4 Number Function 1 Change case 2 Enter the recommended word or add a new word to the dictionary Access the keypad settings tap and hold 3 Swit...

Page 35: ... While you are entering text you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications Place the cursor on the text you want to copy 1 Select 2 Select 3 or Drag 4 or to select the text you want Select 5 to copy or to cut the text onto the clipboard In another application place the cursor where you want to 6 paste the text Select 7 to insert the text from the clipboard into the text ...

Page 36: ...ovider Your device will save user files from downloaded applications to the internal memory To save the files to the memory card connect your device to a PC and copy them from the internal memory to the memory card Install an application In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Market Select 2 Accept when the terms and conditions appear Search for a file or application and download it 3...

Page 37: ...lication list and select 1 Internet Search for a file or application and download it 2 To install applications downloaded from websites other than Android Market you must select Settings Applications Unknown sources OK Synchronise data 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 a...

Page 38: ...application list and select 1 Settings Accounts and sync Select 2 Auto sync Select an account 3 Select the applications you want to synchronise 4 To exclude applications from automatic synchronisation clear the check boxes next to the applications you want Synchronise data manually In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Accounts and sync Select an account 2 Press 3 Sync now Y...

Page 39: ...ur face your device automatically turns off and locks the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs Static electricity discharged from your body or clothing may interfere with the proximity sensor during a call Make a call In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number Select 2 to make a call To end the call select 3 End call Use the phonebook ...

Page 40: ...de open the application list and select 1 Keypad and tap and hold 0 to insert the character Enter the complete number you want to dial country 2 code area code and phone number and then select to dial the number Use a headset By plugging a headset into the device you can answer and control calls hands free To answer a call press the headset button To reject a call press and hold the headset button...

Page 41: ...select Dialpad To activate the speakerphone feature select Speaker In noisy environments you may have difficulty hearing some calls while using the speakerphone feature For better audio performance use the normal phone mode To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you select Mute To listen and talk to the other party via a Bluetooth headset select Headset To switch between th...

Page 42: ...he application list and select 1 Settings Call settings All calls Auto reject Select 2 Enable auto reject to activate auto rejection Select 3 Auto reject number list Press 4 Create Enter a number to reject and select 5 Save To add more numbers repeat steps 4 5 6 Set call forwarding Call diverting is a network feature to send incoming calls to another number that you specify You can set this featur...

Page 43: ...ing Select a call type to restrict 2 Select 3 On On Alert or On No Alert Enter a call barring password and select 4 OK 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 1 Settings Call settings Voice call Call waiting Select 2 Enable Enter a service number and select 3 OK Your setti...

Page 44: ...iew or manage messages you have sent or received 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 In Idle mode open the application list and select Select 2 New message Add recipients of your message 3 Enter email addresses manually and separate them by inserting a semicolon or a ...

Page 45: ...dress the device will convert the message to a multimedia message Select 3 Tap to compose and enter your message text To insert emoticons press Insert smiley Select 4 an option and add an item Press 5 Add subject and add a subject for the message Select 6 Send to send the message View a text or multimedia message In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Your messages are grouped into me...

Page 46: ...n your service provider Send an email message In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Gmail If you are launching this application for the first time 2 select OK Press 3 Compose Enter a name or address in the recipient field 4 Enter a subject and message 5 To attach an image file press 6 Attach a file Select 7 to send the message View email messages In Idle mode open the application lis...

Page 47: ...next or previous message select or Organise email by labels You can organise your email by labelling your messages You can sort messages by label filter Add a label to a message From the Inbox screen tap and hold a message 1 Select 2 Change labels Select a label to add and select 3 OK Filter messages From the Inbox screen press 1 Go to labels Select the label of the messages you want to view 2 Ema...

Page 48: ...you have created more than two accounts you can switch between email accounts Select an account name at the top right of the screen and select one you want to retrieve messages from Send an email message 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Email an email account Press 2 Compose Add recipients of your message 3 Enter email addresses manually and separate them by inserting a semicolo...

Page 49: ...ge 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 In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Email an email account Press 2 Refresh to update the message list Select an email message 3 From the message view use the following options To move to the ...

Page 50: ...n the screen and select the attachment item To save it to your memory card select Talk Learn to chat with friends and family via GoogleTalk This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Add friends to your friend list In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Talk The friend list shows all of your GoogleTalk contacts at a glance Press 2 Add friend Enter an ...

Page 51: ...iley To switch between active chats press 4 Switch chats To end the chat press 5 End chat Social Hub Learn to access Social Hub the integrated communication application for Social Network Service SNS email messages instant messages contacts or calendar information Visit socialhub samsungapps com for more details In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Social Hub Check and use contents ...

Page 52: ...a memory card The camera interface appears only in the landscape orientation Tap the screen to hide or display icons in the viewfinder 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 Capture a photo 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Camera to turn on the camera R...

Page 53: ...mber of photos you can take according to available memory Storage location 2 Change the shooting mode 3 Set whether to use Night shot mode 4 Adjust the brightness 5 Change the camera settings 6 Switch to the camcorder 7 Capture a photo 8 View the photo you captured last Press theVolume key to zoom in or out 4 The zoom function may be unavailable when shooting in the highest resolution ...

Page 54: ...as wallpaper or a caller ID image for a contact select Set as To delete a photo select Delete Capture a photo in Smile shot mode Your camera can recognise people s faces and help you take photos of their smiling faces In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Camera to turn on the camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 2 Select 3 Smile shot Make any necessary adjustmen...

Page 55: ... and align the 6 green frame with the viewfinder When you have aligned the green frame and viewfinder the camera will automatically take the next photo Repeat step 6 to complete the panoramic photo 7 Capture a combined photo 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 ...

Page 56: ...of the first photo and the other half of the second photo into one photo Customise camera settings Before taking a photo select to access the following options Option Function Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera takes a photo Resolution Change the resolution option White balance Adjust the colour balance according to lighting conditions Effects Apply a special effect Metering Se...

Page 57: ...ken image Shutter sound Set the camera shutter to make a sound when capturing a photo Reset Reset menus and shooting options Record a video 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Camera to turn on the camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 2 Select 3 to switch to the camcorder Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary 4 adjustments 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 58: ...ecorded last Press theVolume key to zoom in or out 5 The zoom function may be unavailable when recording in the highest resolution Select 6 to start recording Select 7 to stop recording The video is saved automatically The camcorder may not be able to properly record videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed After recording videos select to view the recorded videos To view more videos scr...

Page 59: ...ution option White balance Adjust the colour balance according to lighting conditions Effects Apply a special effect Video quality Set the quality level for your videos Before recording a video select to access the following settings Setting Function Guidelines Display gridlines on the preview screen Audio recording Turn the audio on or off Review Set the camera to display the recorded video Reset...

Page 60: ...rted depending on the software of the device If the file size exceeds the available memory an error can occur when you open files Playback quality may vary by content type Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded View a photo 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Gallery Select a folder 2 To change the view mode select 3 or at the top right of the screen Sel...

Page 61: ...d a photo to others select Menu Share To delete a photo select Menu Delete To use additional features with a photo select Menu More and use the following options Details View photo details Set as Set a photo as wallpaper or a caller image for a contact Crop Crop an image from a photo Rotate left Rotate a photo anti clockwise Rotate right Rotate a photo clockwise Play a video 1 In Idle mode open th...

Page 62: ...e exceeds the available memory an error can occur when you open files Playback quality may vary by content type Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded Add music files to your memory card Start by transferring files to your memory card Download from the wireless web p 76 Download from a PC with Samsung Kies p 93 Receive via Bluetooth p 89 Copy to your memory card p 94 Pl...

Page 63: ...f the file by dragging or tapping the bar 3 Restart playback Skip backward double tap Scan backward in a file tap and hold 4 Pause playback Select to resume playback 5 Change the repeat mode off repeating one file or repeating all files 6 Activate Shuffle mode 7 Open the playlist 8 Skip forward Scan forward in a file tap and hold 1 1 These icons are shown when you tap the player screen 1 ...

Page 64: ...ly improves the playback quality of audio delivering a dynamic 3D entertainment experience with deep rich bass and high frequency clarity for crisp detail Use the party shuffle feature When you turn on the party shuffle feature your device selects and plays music files randomly In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Music Press 2 Party shuffle To turn off the party shuffle feature pre...

Page 65: ... equaliser type Effect Select a sound effect FM radio Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio To listen to the FM radio you must connect a headset which serves as the radio antenna Listen to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select 2 FM radio The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically The first time you turn on the...

Page 66: ...quency 3 Search for an available radio station 4 Add the current radio station to the favourites list 5 Adjust the volume Save a radio station automatically Plug a headset into the device 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select 2 FM radio Press 3 Scan a scanning option The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically ...

Page 67: ...tation on the favourites list and select Remove or Rename Customise FM radio settings In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 FM radio Press 2 Settings Adjust the following settings to customise your FM radio 3 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 ca...

Page 68: ...reate a contact In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Select 2 Select a memory location 3 If you have more than one account select an account to which you want to add the contact Enter contact information 4 Select 5 Save to add the contact to memory You can also create a contact from the dialling screen In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Keypad Enter a phone number 2...

Page 69: ...quickly scroll through the list Select a contact s name 3 Once you find a contact you can use the following options To call the contact select Call To send a message select Message To send an email message select an email address To edit the contact information press Edit To set the contact as your favourites select Set a speed dial number In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Press ...

Page 70: ...roup 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 In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Groups Press 2 Create Enter a name and select a ringtone for the group 3 Select 4 Save Copy contacts To copy contacts from the UIM card to your device In Idle mode open the application list and s...

Page 71: ...ication list and select 1 Press 2 More SD card backup Import from external SD card Select a memory location 3 If you have more than one account select an account to which you want to add the contact Select an option for importing a single contact file 4 multiple contact files or all contact files and select OK Select contact files to import and select 5 OK To export contacts from your device to a ...

Page 72: ... the recent activities of contacts in social network services such as Facebook andTwitter In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Activities Select an item you want to view 2 Calendar Learn to create and manage daily weekly or monthly events and set alarms to remind yourself of important events Create an event In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Calendar Press 2 More Cr...

Page 73: ...ve to a specific day by entering a date manually press More Go to enter the date by selecting or and select Set To select today s date press Today Select an event to view its details 3 Stop an event alarm If you set an alarm for a calendar event the event alarm icon will appear at the specified time Open the notifications panel from the top of the screen 1 Select a reminder to view more details ab...

Page 74: ...eypad Select a colour to change a background colour 5 Select 6 Save View memos In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Memo Select a memo to view its details 2 To edit the memo select To delete the memo select OK You can send the memo to others by tapping and holding the memo and selecting Send via an option Voice recorder Learn to operate your device s voice recorder To use this featu...

Page 75: ...ing Speak into the microphone 3 When you are finished select 4 Stop Your memo is saved automatically To record more voice memos select 5 Record again Play a voice memo In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Voice recorder Select 2 List Select a voice memo to play 3 You can send the voice memo to others by pressing Share an option ...

Page 76: ...ails contact your service provider The web browser menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider Browse web pages In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Internet to launch a specified homepage To access a specific web page select the URL input field enter the web address URL of the web page and...

Page 77: ...ctive windows press Windows You can open multiple pages and switch back and forth between them To reload the current web page press Refresh To go to a next page in history press Forward To bookmark the current web page press Add bookmark To add a shortcut to the current web page to the idle screen press More Add shortcut to Home To search for text on the web page press More Find on page To view th...

Page 78: ...pages If you know the web address of the web page you can manually add a bookmark To add a bookmark In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Internet Select 2 Bookmarks Select 3 Add Enter a page title and a web address URL 4 Select 5 OK From the bookmark list tap and hold a bookmark and use the following options To open the web page in the current window select Open To open the web page...

Page 79: ...st and select 1 Internet Select 2 Most visited or History Select a web page to access 3 You can add a web page to the bookmark list by selecting Maps Learn to use Google Maps to find your location search the online map for streets cities or countries and get directions This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Search for a specific location In Idle mode open the ...

Page 80: ...cation To add a star to the location select the balloon of the location name Get directions to a specific destination In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Maps Press 2 Directions Enter the addresses of the starting location and the 3 ending location To select an address from your contact list or starred places or point the location on the map select Contacts Point on map or My Place...

Page 81: ...en the application list and select 1 Latitude The device automatically joins Latitude Select 2 Select from Contacts or Add via email address Select a friend you want to add or enter an email address 3 and select Add friends Select 4 Yes When your friend accepts your invitation you can share locations Press 5 MapView Your friends locations are marked with their photos on the map Places Learn to sea...

Page 82: ...lect Call Navigation Learn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show your destination with voice guidance Navigation maps your current location and other navigational data may differ from actual location information You should always pay attention to road conditions traffic and any other factors that may affect your driving and follow all safety warnings and regulations while driving This ...

Page 83: ...tination from addresses of your contacts Starred Places Select your destination from the list of your starred places YouTube Learn to view and share videos viaYouTube This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Watch videos In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 YouTube Select a video from the list 2 Rotate the device to landscape view 3 Control playba...

Page 84: ...t to upload new videos select to turn on the camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 3 Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments 4 Select 5 to start recording Select 6 to stop recording Select 7 Save to upload the video that you have recorded Select your Google account if it is linked toYouTube You 8 can also select Add account and set up an account to sign inYouTube E...

Page 85: ...e unavailable depending on your region or service provider For details please visit www samsungapps com In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Samsung Apps If you are launching this application for the first time read 2 the terms and conditions and select Accept Search for and download applications as desired 3 Market You can download games ringtones or other applications from the And...

Page 86: ...t location and displays the weather information You can change the location to view the weather information in another region Press Settings Weather settings and clear the check box next to Use My Location Then select a location in Set location Read news articles In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 News Weather Select a news topic at the top of the screen 2 Select an article to ope...

Page 87: ...msung 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 wi...

Page 88: ...device enters the same PIN or accepts the connection pairing is complete If the pairing is successful the device will automatically search 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 mem...

Page 89: ... device Received data is saved to the bluetooth folder If you receive a contact it is automatically saved to the phonebook 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 b g n standards You can connect to the internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotsp...

Page 90: ...the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and networks Wi Fi settings The device will automatically search for availableWi Fi APs Select a network under 2 Wi Fi networks Enter a password for the network if necessary 3 Select 4 Connect Add aWi Fi AP manually In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and networks Wi Fi settings Add Wi Fi network Enter the SSID f...

Page 91: ...e hotspot Select 2 Mobile AP to activate theWi Fi tethering feature Select 3 Mobile AP settings Configure mobile AP to configure network settings to use your device as an access point Option Function Network SSID View and edit the device name that will be shown to external devices Security Select the security type When you are finished select 4 Save From another device locate your device s name in...

Page 92: ...ing The sharing method for the network connection may differ depending on the PC s operating system 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 around high voltage...

Page 93: ...e GPS satellite for finding your location PC connections Learn to connect your device to a PC with a USB cable in USB connection modes By connecting the device to a PC you can transfer data to and from your device directly and use the 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...

Page 94: ...Open the notifications panel and select 3 USB connected Connect storage to PC OK Open the folder to view files 4 Copy files from the PC to the memory card 5 When you are finished select 6 Disconnect storage from PC To disconnect the device from the PC click the USB device icon on theWindows task bar and click the option to safely remove the mass storage device Then remove the USB cable from the PC...

Page 95: ...ct aVPN type 2 Customise the connection information 3 Available options may vary depending on theVPN type Option Function VPN name Enter a name of theVPN server SetVPN server Enter the IP address of theVPN server Enable Encryption Set to encrypt theVPN server Set IPsec pre shared key Enter a pre shared key Enable L2TP secret Set to use the L2TP secret password Set L2TP secret Enter the L2TP secret...

Page 96: ...rtificates from theVPN server or download from the web DNS search domains Enter the domain name server DNS address When you are finished press 4 Save Connect to a private network In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and networks VPN settings Select a private network 2 Enter the user name and password and select 3 Connect ...

Page 97: ...To create or delete an alarm select To play a slideshow with photos in Gallery select To launch the music player select To return to the idle screen select Set a new alarm In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Clock Select 2 Add alarm or press Add alarm Set alarm details 3 When you are finished select 4 Done Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds Select Dismiss to stop the alarm Select ...

Page 98: ...de open the application list and select 1 Calculator Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to 2 perform basic mathematical operations Press 3 Advanced panel to use scientific calculator Downloads Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Downloads Select a download folder 2 To open a downloaded file select th...

Page 99: ...ay a keyword into your device s microphone Select the item s name you want to access 4 My Files Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images videos music sound clips and other types of files stored in your memory card In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 My Files Select a folder 2 To return to the Home directory select Home To move up one level in the file directory select ...

Page 100: ...In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Quickoffice If you are launching this application for the first time 2 register as an online user or skip the registration Select a Quickoffice program 3 Select 4 SD Card a document file Manage documents online In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Quickoffice Select 2 Accounts a service Enter your email address and password to acce...

Page 101: ...nd memory information In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Task manager Use the following options 2 Active applications View the list of all the applications currently running on your device Package View the total amount of memory used for applications installed on your device RAM Check and manage the RAM for your device Summary View the used and available memory on your device and ...

Page 102: ...vice you want 2 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 In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Voice Search Select 2 Speak now if necessary Say a command into the microphone 3 Select the item s name you want to access...

Page 103: ...our device You can use only non network services Wi Fi settings Wi Fi Turn theWi Fi feature on or off p 90 Network notification Set the device to notify you when an open network is available AddWi Fi network AddWi Fi APs manually Bluetooth settings Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off p 87 Device name Set a Bluetooth name for your device Discoverable Set your device to be visibl...

Page 104: ...e network settings to use your device as an access point VPN settings Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs p 94 Mobile networks Data enabled Set the device to use data connection automatically when anyWi Fi AP is unavailable 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 name...

Page 105: ...bers Reject call with message Add or edit a message to be sent to a caller when you reject a call Call status tones Activate or deactivate call connect tone minute minder tone or call disconnect tone Alerts on call Activate or deactivate alerts during a call Voice call Call forwarding Divert incoming calls to another number Call barring Block incoming or outgoing calls Call waiting Allow incoming ...

Page 106: ...tification ringtone Select a ringtone to alert you to events such as incoming messages and missed calls Audible touch tones Set the device to sound when you touch the keys on the dialling screen Audible selection Set the device to sound when you select an application or option on the touch screen Screen lock sounds Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touch screen Emergency tone Set...

Page 107: ...erometer to adjust the horizontal axis of the device for better motion recognition Location and security Change the settings for securing your device and the UIM card and GPS functionality Use wireless networks Set to useWi Fi and or mobile networks for finding your location Use GPS satellites Set to use the GPS satellite for finding your location Set screen lock Set the unlock security code When ...

Page 108: ...from SD card Install encrypted certificates that are stored on a memory card Set password Create and confirm a password for accessing credentials Clear storage Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password Applications Change the settings for managing installed applications Unknown sources Select to download applications from any source If you do not select this option you c...

Page 109: ...pment Samsung Apps Select a network connection Wi Fi or packet switched data network to get notifications for new applications from Samsung Apps This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider 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 s...

Page 110: ...y delete all data from the memory card Locale and 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 Select Input Method Change the keyboard type How to Swype Learn how to enter text with the Swype keyboard Personal dictionary Set up your own dictionary The words in y...

Page 111: ...dictionary Version View version information Language Options Select languages for text input Samsung keypad Portrait keypad types Select the default input method such as the QWERTY keyboard traditional keypad or handwriting screen Input languages Select languages for text input XT9 Activate XT9 mode to enter text using Predictive input mode XT9 advanced settings Activate the advanced features of X...

Page 112: ...Select a language for the Google voice recognition SafeSearch Set the device to filter explicit text and or images from voice search results Block offensive words Hide offensive words your device recognised from voice search results Text to speech settings Listen to an example Listen to the spoken text for an example Install voice data for using the text to speech feature Always use my settings Se...

Page 113: ...e to end a call when you press the Power key Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how time and date are displayed on your device If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device the time and date will be reset Automatic Automatically update the time when you move across time zones Set date Set the current date manually Select time zone Set your home ti...

Page 114: ...rement is enabled you must enter the PIN supplied with the UIM card You can disable this feature by using the Lock UIM card menu PUK Your UIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you m...

Page 115: ... 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 until the SAMSUNG logo appears The device will reboot automatically If this...

Page 116: ... covering the built in microphone Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth If using a headset ensure that it is properly connected Audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try again When dialling from contacts the call is not connected Ensur...

Page 117: ...ons on your device for an extended period of time your device may feel hot to the touch This is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance 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 followin...

Page 118: ...ion with another radio receiver If you can hear the station with another receiver your device may require service 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 ...

Page 119: ...o connect to if necessary 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 the device to a PC Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device Ensure that you have the proper drivers installed and update...

Page 120: ... or cause an impact to the charger or the battery Do not charge the battery with chargers that are not approved by the manufacturer Do not use your device during a thunderstorm Your device may malfunction and your risk of electric shock is increased Do not handle a damaged or leaking Lithium Ion Li Ion battery For safe disposal of your Li Ion batteries contact your nearest authorised service centr...

Page 121: ...the and terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage Never use a damaged charger or battery Caution Follow all safety warnings and regulations when using your device in restricted areas Turn off your device where prohibited Comply with all regulations that restrict the use of a mobile device in a particular area Do not use your device near other electronic devices ...

Page 122: ...n potentially explosive environments Do not use your device at refuelling points service stations near fuels or chemicals and at blasting areas Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device its parts or accessories Turn off your device when in an aircraft Using your device in an aircraft is illegal Your device may interfere with the elec...

Page 123: ...n a to do list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibility of driving safely Dial sensibly and assess the traffic Place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary If you need to make a call dial only a few numbers check the road and your mirrors then continue Do not engage in stress...

Page 124: ...e damaged Do not store your device in hot or cold areas Use your device at 20 C to 50 C Your device can explode if left inside a closed vehicle as the inside temperature can reach up to 80 C Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods of time such as on the dashboard of a car Store the battery at 0 C to 40 C Do not store your device with such metal objects as coins keys and n...

Page 125: ...oom and do not hold the screen too close to your eyes Seizures or blackouts can occur when you are exposed to flashing lights while watching videos or playing Flash based games for extended periods If you feel any discomfort stop using the device immediately Reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries When you repetitively perform actions such as pressing keys drawing characters on a touch scree...

Page 126: ... call quality or cause the device to transmit more radio frequency than necessary Protect your hearing and ears when using a headset Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage Exposure to loud sounds while driving may distract your attention and cause an accident Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into an audio source and use only the minimum volume setting n...

Page 127: ...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 Avoid disturbing others when using the device in public Do not allow children to use your device Your device is not a toy Do not allow children to play with it as they could h...

Page 128: ... to prevent misuse of your personal information Do not distribute copyright protected material Do not distribute copyright protected material that you have recorded to others without the permission of the content owners Doing this may violate copyright laws The manufacturer is not liable for any legal issues caused by the user s illegal use of copyrighted material Specific Absorption Rate SAR cert...

Page 129: ...onmentally safe recycling 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 Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery r...

Page 130: ...NESS LEGALITY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLETHROUGH THIS DEVICE AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE WHETHER IN CONTRACT ORTORT FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ATTORNEY FEES EXPENSES OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTIONWITH ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN OR AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY C...

Page 131: ...msung com English IND 04 2012 Rev 1 1 To install Kies PC Sync Download the latest version of Kies from the 1 Samsung website www samsung com kies and install it on your PC Using a USB cable connect your device to your PC 2 Double click the Samsung Kies icon on your PC to 3 launch Samsung Kies Refer to the Kies help for more information ...