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Some contents in this manual may dier rom your device depending on the sotware o the deviceprovider.
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To install Kies (PC Sync)Download the latest version o Kies rom the Samsung1.website (www.samsungmobile.com ) and install it inyour PC.
In Menu mode, select2. SettingsConnectivityUSBSamsung KiesSet.
Using a PC data cable, connect your device to your PC.3. Reer to the Kies help or more inormation.
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Using this manual2
Using this manualThank you or purchasing this Samsung mobile device.This device will provide you with high quality mobilecommunication and entertainment based on Samsungs
exceptional technology and high standards.This user manual has been specially designed to guide youthrough the unctions and eatures o your device.
Read me rstPlease read all saety precautions and this manualcareully beore using your device to ensure sae and
proper use.The descriptions in this manual are based on the deaultsettings o your device.
Images and screenshots used in this user manual maydier in appearance rom the actual product.
Content in this user manual may or rom sotware provided by servcarriers, and is subject to change Reer to www.samsungmobile.coo the user manual.
Available eatures and additional device, sotware, or service provid
Formatting and delivery o this usBada operating systems and mayusers operating system.
Applications and their unctions mregion, or hardware specicationsliable or perormance issues cauapplications.
Samsung is not liable or perormincompatibilities caused by user esettings.
You may upgrade your mobile deaccessing www.samsungmobile.c
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Notenotes, usage tips, oinormation
Reer topages with relatexample: p.12 (represen
Followed bythe order oyou must select to perormIn Menu mode, select Mes(represents Messages, ollo
[ ] Square bracketsdevice[ ] (represents the End
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Please keep this manual or uture reerence.
Instructional iconsBeore you start, amiliarize yoursel with the icons you willsee in this manual:
Warningsituations that could cause injury to
yoursel or others
Cautionsituations that could cause damage toyour device or other equipment
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Using this manual4
CopyrightCopyright 2010 Samsung Electronics
This user manual is protected under internationalcopyright laws.
No part o this user manual may be reproduced,distributed, translated, or transmitted in any orm or by anymeans, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,recording, or storing in any inormation storage andretrieval system, without the prior written permission oSamsung Electronics.
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Contents
Assembling ............................................. 9
Unpack .................................................................. 9
Install the SIM card and battery ...................... 9
Charge the battery ........................................... 11
Insert a memory card (optional) ................... 13
Attach a hand strap (optional) ...................... 15
Getting started ..................................... 16
Turn your device on and o ........................... 16
Get to know your device ................................. 17
Use the touch screen ........................................ 20
Lock or unlock the touch s
Access menus ....................
Launch and manage appl
Use widgets ........................
Customize your device ....
Enter text ............................
Communication ............
Calling ..................................
Log ........................................
Messages .............................
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Task ......................................
Memo ...................................
Voice rec. .............................
Web ................................Internet ................................
Samsung Apps ..................
Synchronize ........................
Community websites .......
YouTube ..............................
Connectivity ..................
Bluetooth ............................
Wi-Fi .....................................
Email .................................................................... 44
IM .......................................................................... 47
Social Hub ........................................................... 47
Entertainment ...................................... 48Camera ................................................................ 48
Video player ....................................................... 57
Music .................................................................... 58
FM radio .............................................................. 62
Games .................................................................. 65
Personal inormation .......................... 66
Contacts .............................................................. 66
Calendar .............................................................. 68
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Connectivity .......................
Sound proles ...................
Display and light ...............
General ................................
Date and time ....................
Menu and widgets ............
Applications .......................
Security ...............................
Memory ...............................
Reset ....................................About phone ......................
SIM applications ................
GPS ....................................................................... 85
PC connections .................................................. 87
Tools ....................................................... 90
Clock .................................................................... 90Calculator ............................................................ 91
My accounts ....................................................... 92
My les ................................................................ 93
Search .................................................................. 97
Settings .................................................. 98Access the Settings menu ............................... 98
Oine mode ...................................................... 98
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Troubleshooting ................................ 110
Saety precautions ............................. 115
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Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box or the ollowing items:Mobile device
Battery
Travel adapter (charger)
User manual
Use only Samsung-approved sotware. Pirated orillegal sotware may cause damage or malunctions
that are not covered by your manuacturer'swarranty.
The items supplied with yodepending on the sotwareavailable in your region or provider.
You can purchase additionlocal Samsung dealer.
The supplied accessories pdevice.
Accessories other than the be compatible with your d
Install the SIM card an
When you subscribe to a cellular sea Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) details, such as your personal identand optional services.
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Assembling10
Insert the SIM card.3
Place the SIM card into the colored contacts acing up
I you do not insert a SIM cayour devices non-networkmenus.
Do not insert a memory caslot.
To install the SIM card and battery,
I the device is on, press and hold [1 ] and select Yesto turn it o.
Remove the back cover and battery.2
Be careul not to damage your ngernails when you
remove the back cover.
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Charge the batteryBeore using the device or the rst the battery.
You can charge the device with theor by connecting the device to a PC
Use only Samsung-approvedUnauthorized chargers or cato explode or damage your d
When your battery is low, a wa low battery pop-up messagbattery icon will also be ethe battery level becomes to
automatically power o. Reccontinue using your device.
Insert the battery.4
Replace the back cover.5
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Assembling12
Plug the large end o the travel 3outlet.
You can use the device whmay take longer to ully ch
While charging, the device is normal and should not aliespan or perormance.
I your device is not chargindevice and the charger to aCenter.
When the battery is ully charge4no longer moving), unplug the device and then rom the powe
Do not remove the battery wtravel adapter. Doing this madevice.
Charge with the travel adapter
Open the cover o the multiunction jack on the top o1the device.
Plug the small end o the travel adapter into the2multiunction jack.
Connecting the travel adapter improperly maycause serious damage to the device. Any damagecaused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
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Insert a memory cardTo store additional multimedia lesa memory card. Your device acceptsmicroSDHC memory cards with mo 16 GB (depending on memory ca
type).Samsung uses approved indmemory cards, but some bracompatible with your devicememory card may damage ymemory card and can corrupcard.
Your device supports only t
memory cards. I you inserta dierent le structure, yoreormat the memory card
Frequent writing and erasinthe liespan o memory car
Charge with the PC data cableBeore charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.
Open the cover o the multiunction jack on the top o1the device.
Plug one end (micro USB) o the PC data cable into the2 multiunction jack.
Plug the other end o the PC data cable into a USB port3on a PC.
Depending on the type o PC data cable you areusing, it may take some time beore chargingbegins.
When the battery is ully charged (the battery icon is4 no longer moving), unplug the PC data cable rom thedevice and then rom the PC.
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Assembling14
Remove the memory ca
Ensure that the device is not cu1memory card.
Remove the back cover.2
Push the memory card gently u3 the device.
Pull the memory card out o the4
Remove the memory card.5
Replace the back cover.6Do not remove a memory catranserring or accessing ino
result in loss o data or damaor device.
Remove the back cover.1
Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts2acing up.
Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it3locks in place.
Replace the back cover.4
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Attach a hand strap (oRemove the back cover.1
Slide a hand strap through the 2hook it over the small projectio
Replace the back cover.3
Format the memory cardFormatting your memory card on a PC may causeincompatibilities with your device. Format the memorycard only on the device.
In Menu mode, select SettingsMemoryMemory
card details
Format
Yes.Beore ormatting the memory card, remember tomake backup copies o all important data stored onyour device. The manuacturers warranty does notcover loss o data resulting rom user actions.
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Getting started16
Getting started
Turn your device on and o
To turn on your device,Press and hold [1 ].
Enter your PIN and select2 Done (i necessary).
Select a language you want and select3 Next.
Select keyboard languages and select4 Next.
Select your home time zone and select5 Next.
Set the time and date and select6 Next.
To turn o your device, press and h
Follow all posted warningsauthorized personnel in arewireless devices is restrictehospitals.
To use your device's non-n
switch to the oine modeSettingsOine mode.
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Get to know your device
Device layout
Power/Lock key
Multiunction jack
Camera key
Internal antenna
Camera lensSpeaker
Touch screen
End keyMenu key
Volume key
Dial key
Microphone
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Getting started18
Key Function
Volume Adjust the d
CameraIn Idle modIn Camera mrecord a vid
Idle screenWhen the device is in Idle mode, yoscreen. From the idle screen, you castatus and access applications.
The idle screen has some deault pa
new panels to the idle screen. p.
Scroll let or right to a panel o the idalso select a dot on the top o the sccorresponding panel o the idle scre
Keys
Key Function
Power/Lock
Turn the device on or o (pressand hold); Lock or unlock thetouch screen and keys.
DialMake or answer a call; In Idlemode, retrieve logs o your callsand messages.
Menu
Access Menu mode; Launch thetask manager to view all activeapplications (press and hold);In Idle mode or while using anapplication, access Search (press
twice).
EndEnd a call; In Menu mode, returnto Idle mode.
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Icon Denition
Bluetooth hands-ree caconnected
Voice call in progress
Call diverting activatedSynchronizing with PC
Memory card inserted
New text or multimedia
New email message
New voice mail messag
Alarm activated
Roaming (outside o no
Normal prole activated
Indicator iconsIcons shown on the display may vary depending onyour region or service provider.
Icon Denition
No signal
Signal strength
Flight mode activated
Network searching
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
WLAN connected
Call missed
Bluetooth activated
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Getting started20
Use the touch screenYour devices touch screen lets you perorm unctions. Learn basic actioscreen.
To avoid scratching the tou
sharp tools.Do not allow the touch screcontact with other electricdischarges can cause the tomalunction.
Do not allow the touch screcontact with water. The toumalunction in humid cond
exposed to water.
Icon Denition
Silent prole activated
Current time
Battery power level
Shortcuts panelIn Idle mode or while using an application, select inthe indicator icons area to open the shortcuts panel.
Select icons to activate or deactivate the WLAN andBluetooth eatures. You can also turn on or o the device'svolume and check new messages and alerts.
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Flick: Flick the screen quickly to ac
Area zoom: Place two ngers on tthem apart to zoom in or squeezezoom out.
Your device turns o the todo not use the device or a turn on the screen, press an
You can also adjust the bacmode, select SettingsDBacklight time.
Some lists have an index ala letter to jump to items staDrag your nger along thethrough the list.
For optimal use o the touch screen, remove thescreen protection lm beore using your device.
Your touch screen has a layer that detects smallelectrical charges emitted by the human body.For best perormance, tap the touch screen withyour ngertip. The touch screen will not react to
touches o sharp tools, such as a stylus or pen.
Control your touch screen with the ollowing actions:
Tap: Tap once with your nger to select or launch amenu, option, or application.
Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it or more than 2seconds to open a pop-up option list.
Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your nger to zoom
in or out while viewing photos or web pages.Panning: Tap and drag with your nger to select items.
Drag and drop: Tap and hold your nger on an item, andthen drag your nger to move the item.
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Getting started22
Select a menu or application.3
Press [4 ]toreturn to Idle moYour device has a built-in mdetects its orientation. I yowhile using some eatures,
automatically switch to lanthe interace to keep the orotate the device, select SeGesturesOrientation
While using the device, youo a screen by pressing [ ]simultaneously. The imagelesImages.
Lock or unlock the touch screenand keysYou can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent anyunwanted device operations.
To lock, press [ ]. To unlock, press [ ] or the Menukey and drag the grey window with your nger in anydirection.
Access menusTo access your devices menus,
In Idle mode, press the Menu key to access Menu1mode.
Scroll let or right to a main menu screen.2You can also select a dot on the top o the screen tomove to the corresponding main menu screen directly.
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Add new main menu sc
In Idle mode, press the Menu ke1mode.
Select2 Edit at the top let o the
Rotate the device to landscape 3Select4 to add a new main You can have up to 10 screens.
Select to remove a screen
Rotate the device to portrait vie5
Select6 Done at the top let o th
Organize applications in Menu modeYou can reorganize the applications in Menu mode bychanging their order or grouping them into categories tosuit your preerences and needs.
In Idle mode, press the Menu key to access Menu1mode.
Select2 Edit at the top let o the screen.
Tap and hold an application, and drag it to the location3you want.
You can move an application icon to another mainmenu screen. You can also change most-usedapplications at the bottom line. Move an application
at the bottom line to a main menu screen, and movean application you want to use in Idle mode directly tothe bottom line.
Select4 Done at the top let o the screen.
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Getting started24
Control active applications as o2To switch between applicatioicons o active applications.
To close an application, select
To close all active application
applications.
Use widgetsWidgets are small applications that unctions and inormation on your
Some o your widgets connUsing a web-based widget
charges.Available widgets may varyregion or service provider.
Launch and manage applications
Launch multiple applicationsYour device allows you to multi-task by running multipleapplications at the same time.
To launch multiple applications, press the Menu key toreturn to the main menu and select an application tolaunch.
Use the task managerYou can manage multiple applications with the taskmanager. To launch the task manager,
Press and hold the Menu key. The icons o active1 applications appear.
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Manage web-based wiYou can select a widget prole to coand view downloaded widgets.
In Menu mode, select SettingsMWidget.
Customize your devicGet more rom your device by custopreerences.
Add new panels to the You can add new panels to the idle
widgets according to your preeren
In Idle mode, select1 Widget at tscreen.
Rotate the device to landscape 2
Open the widget toolbarTo open the widget toolbar and access widgets,
In Idle mode, select1 Widget at the top let o the screento open the widget toolbar.
Read the widget disclaimer and select2 Accept (inecessary).
Scroll let or right to a panel o the idle screen.3
Scroll let or right on the widget toolbar to nd the4widget you want to use.
Drag the widget to the idle screen.5
Select6 Done at the top let o the screen to close the
widget toolbar.
To move the widget back to the widget toolbar, tap7and hold the widget until the yellow rame appearsand drag it to the widget toolbar.
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Getting started26
Adjust the volume o th
In Idle mode, press the Volume 1
Adjust the key tone volume by 2key or dragging the slider.
Switch to the silent proIn Menu mode, select Keypad, andmute or unmute your device.
Set up a sound proleYou can change your device's sounthe current sound prole or switchi
prole. To set up a prole,In Menu mode, select1 Settings
Select the prole you are using2
Select3 to add new panels to the idle screen.You can have up to 10 panels.
Select to remove a panel rom the idle screen.
Rotate the device to portrait view.4
Select5 Done at the top let o the screen.
Set the current time and date
In Menu mode, select1 SettingsDate and time.
Select the time zone option and a time zone.2
Enter the current time and date, and set the time and3
date ormat.Select4 Back.
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Adjust the brightness o
In Menu mode, select1 Settings
Drag the slider under2 Brightnebrightness.
Select3 Set.The brightness level o the dquickly the device consumes
Lock your deviceYou can lock your device by activatpassword.
In Menu mode, select1 SettingsSelect2 Phone lock.
Enter a new 4- to 8-digit passwo3
Enter the new password again a4
Customize the sound options or incoming calls,3incoming messages, and other device sounds. p. 99
Available sound options vary depending on theselected prole.
Select4 Set.
To switch to another prole, select the check box next tothe prole and then Set.
Select a wallpaper or the idle screen
In Menu mode, select1 SettingsDisplay and lightWallpaper.
Select an image.2To select an image rom the image older, select theolder.
Select3 SetSet.Samsung is not responsible or any use o deaultimages or wallpapers provided on your device.
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Once the PIN lock is enabled, you mtime you turn on the device.
I you enter an incorrect PINSIM card will be blocked. Younlock key (PUK) to unbloc
I you block your SIM card bPUK, bring the card to yourunblock it.
Activate the mobile traWhen someone inserts a new SIM cmobile tracker eature will automatnumber to specied recipients to hrecover your device.
To use this eature, you need a Samcontrolling the device rom the web
In Menu mode, select1 Settings
Select2 Mobile tracker.
The rst time you access a menu that requires apassword, you will be prompted to create andconrm a password.
Once the device lock is enabled, you must enter thepassword each time you turn on the device.
I you orget your password, bring your device to aSamsung Service Center to unlock it.
Samsung is not responsible or any loss opasswords or private inormation or otherdamages caused by illegal sotware.
Lock your SIM cardYou can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied
with your SIM card.
In Menu mode, select1 SettingsSecurity.
Select2 PIN lock.
Enter the PIN o your SIM card and select3 Done.
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Enter textYou can enter text by selecting chakeypad or by inputting handwriting
Change the text input metho
When you tap the text input eld, tQWERTY keyboard appears by dea
1
2
3
Number Function
1 Change case.
2Switch between SymbABC mode.
Enter your password and select3 Done.
Select4 OK to continue.
Enter your email address and password or your5Samsung account and select Sign in.
Select6 Recipients to open the recipient list.
Enter a phone number including a country code7(with +).
When you are nished setting the recipients, select8 OK.
Select9 Sender and enter a sender's name.
Select10 SaveAccept.You can control the lost device via the web. Visit
http://www.samsungdive.com to see the detailedinormation or this eature.
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Getting started30
Option Function
Writing box Write in the inp
Enter text using diferent inp
Change the text input method.1 Change the text input mode.2
Select the appropriate virtual ke3screen to enter your text.
When entering text with the keypadollowing modes:
Mode Function
ABCSelect an appropriathe character you wdisplay.
Number Function
3Insert a space; Insert a period and space(double-tap).
4 Clear your input.
5 Start a new line.
6Change input languages; Access thekeyboard settings (tap and hold).
To change the text input method, tap and hold andselect Keyboard type a text input method.
Option Function
Keypad Select characters on the keypad.QWERTYkeyboard
Select characters on the QWERTYkeyboard.
Writing ullscreen
Write anywhere on the screen.
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Mode Function
Number
Select an appropriaa number.
You can entetapping and
key in ABC or
Symbol
Select1. or toyou want.
Select an approp2.enter a symbol.
Mode Function
T9(Predictivetext)
In ABC mode, select1. T9 (The dot turnsgreen).
Select the appropriate virtual keys to2.enter an entire word.
When the word displays correctly,3.select to insert a space. I thecorrect word does not display, select
and an alternative word rom the listthat appears.
Adding words to the T9 dictionaryI you cannot nd a word in the alternativeword list, you can add the word to the
T9 dictionary. Select Add word at thebottom o the alternative word list.
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Number Function
6Change input languagkeyboard settings (ta
Copy and paste text
While you are entering text, you canpaste eature to use text in other ap
Tap and hold the text input el1
Select2 Select rom the option li
Drag your nger across the text3You can also tap the word you w
Select4 Copy or Cut to copy andthe text onto the clipboard.
In another application, tap and5eld.
Select6 Paste to insert the text rthe text eld.
When entering text, rotate the device to display theQWERTY keyboard. Select the virtual keys as necessary toenter your text.
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2
3
Number Function
1 Change case.
2 Switch to Number or Symbol mode.
3Insert a space; Insert a period and space(double-tap); Show requently used symbols(tap and hold).
4 Clear your input.
5 Start a new line.
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Communication
CallingLearn to use calling unctions, such as making andanswering calls, using options available during a call orcustomizing and using call-related eatures.
Make and answer a callYou can use the buttons or the touch screen when youmake, accept, end or reject calls.
Make a call
In Menu mode, select1 Keypad and enter an area codeand a phone number.
Press [2 ] to make a call.
To end the call, press [3 ].
Use the phonebook to saverequently. p. 67
To quickly access the call loyou dialed recently, press [
Answer a call
When a call comes in, press [1When the device is ringing, padjust the volume, or press adown to mute the ringtone.
To end the call, press [2 ].
Reject a call
When a call comes in, press [ ]. Tbusy tone.
You can set up a list o numcalls automatically.p. 35
You can send a message wincoming calls.
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Use options during a caYou can use the ollowing options wprogress:
To adjust the voice volume, pressdown.
To place a call on hold, select
Holselect Unhold.
To activate the speakerphone ea
In noisy environments, you mhearing some calls while usineature. For better audio pernormal device mode.
To turn o the microphone so tha
cannot hear you, select Mute.To listen and talk to the other parselect Headset.
To dial a second call, place the rsdial a new number.
Call an international number
In Menu mode, select1 Keypad and tap and hold 0 toinsert the + character.
Enter the complete number you want to dial (country2code, area code and phone number), and then press
[ ] to dial the number.
Use the headsetBy plugging the supplied headset into the device, you canmake and answer calls:
To redial the last call, press the headset button.
To answer a call, press the headset button.
To end a call, press the headset button.
The supplied headset is designed only or yourdevice and may not be compatible with otherphones and MP3 players.
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Use additional eaturesYou can use various other call-relateauto rejection, or call diverting or b
Set auto rejectionUse auto rejection to reject calls ro
automatically. To activate auto rejecreject list,
In Menu mode, select1 SettingsAll callsAuto reject.
Select2 Create.
Select an option under3 Match c
Select the number input eld, e4 and select Save.
To add more numbers, repeat s5
To answer a second call, select Accept when a callwaiting tone sounds. The device asks whether to end orhold the rst call. You must subscribe to the call waitingservice to use this eature.
To switch between the two calls, select Swap.
To end the call on hold, select SwapEnd call.
To make a multiparty call (conerence call), make oranswer a second call and selectJoin when connectedto the second party. Repeat to add more parties. Youmust subscribe to the multiparty call service to use thiseature.
To connect the current party to the party placed on hold,select Transer. You will be disconnected.
View and dial missed callsYour device will display the missed call icon ( ) when youhave missed calls.
Open the shortcuts panel and select a missed call. Selectthe call rom the call log and press [ ] to dial.
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Select3 to start recording.
Speak into the microphone.4During recording, select to presume.
When you are nished, select5
Select6 Save.
You can also make ake calls appearshowing a caller ID image and calle
In Menu mode, select1 SettingsFake call.
Select2 Name or Number.
Enter a name or number.3Select4 Fake caller image.
Select the image eld5 an opt
Make a ake callYou can simulate incoming calls when you want to get outo meetings or unwanted conversations.
To activate the hot key to make ake calls, in Menu mode,select SettingsApplications Call Fake callFake call hot keySave.
To make a ake call, press and hold the Volume key downin Idle mode. A ake call comes in ater a specied lengtho time.
You can change the delay time beore ake calls. InMenu mode, select SettingsApplicationsCallFake callFake call timer.
You can make ake calls appear more realistic by playingback a recorded voice. To record a voice,
In Menu mode, select1 SettingsApplicationsCallFake call.
Select2 Useake call voiceRecord voice.
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Set call barringCall barring is a network eature to calling or to prevent others rom mdevice.
In Menu mode, select1 Settings
Voice call
Call barring.Select a call type to restrict.2
Select3 Activate.
Enter a call barring password an4Your setting will be sent to the
Set call waiting
Call waiting is a network eature to incoming call while you are on a pr
In Menu mode, select1 SettingsVoice callCall waiting.
Add an image by selecting one rom the image older6or capturing a new one and select Back.
Select7 Save.
Set call divertingCall diverting is a network eature to send incoming calls to
another number that you speciy. You can set this eatureseparately or several conditions when you are not able toanswer calls, such as when you are already on the phone orwhen you are outside o the service area.
In Menu mode, select1 SettingsApplicationsCallVoice callCall diverting.
Select a condition.2
Select3 Activate.
Select4 Divert toContacts to add a contact or toenter a number to which calls will be orwarded.
Your setting will be sent to the network.
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Select a log to view its details.3From the detail view, you cana message to the number or phonebook or reject list.
View the log managerFrom the log manager, you can cheor number o messages sent or receyour calls.
In Menu mode, select1 Log
Select an option you want.2
Option Function
Call durationView time daas the duratithe total dur
Messagecounter
View the numhave sent or
Select2 Activate.Your setting will be sent to the network.
LogLearn to view and manage logs o calls you have dialed,
received, or missed and messages you have sent, orreceived.
View call and message logsYou can view logs o your calls and messages ltered bytheir types.
In Menu mode, select1 Log.
Scroll let or right to select a log type at the top o the2screen.
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MessagesLearn to create and send text (SMS)messages, and view or manage meor received.
You may incur additional cha
receiving messages while ouarea. For details, contact you
Send a text message
1 In Menu mode, select Message
Select2 Contacts.You can enter a number manua
the logs or contact groups by seSelect the check boxes next to c3Add.
Option Function
Email counterView the number o emails youhave sent or received.
Call cost
View cost records or your calls,such as the cost o the last call andthe total cost o all calls. You canalso set the currency and price perunit, or cost limit to restrict callsaccording to your calling plan; Thecost counter may be unavailabledepending on your SIM card.
You can reset the records in the log manager. Fromeach screen, select Reset.
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Customize the parameters or t3
Option Function
Set name Enter the nam
Access name Enter the acce
Auth type Select an authUser ID Enter your use
Password Enter your pa
Protocol Select a netw
Home URL Enter the MM
Proxy
address
Enter the add
server.Linger Time(Sec.)
Enter how lonor responses
Advancedsettings
Customize IP and trac cla
Select4 Tap to add text and enter your message text.
Select5 Send to send the message.I you decide not to send a message immediately,you can save it to the drat older or uture use.
I an error occurs while you are sending a message,it will be saved in the outbox so you can try toresend it later.
When a message is sent successully, it will besaved in the sentbox.
Set up an MMS proleTo send and receive multimedia messages, you mustactivate a connection prole or connecting to the MMS
server. In addition to proles that are preset by your serviceprovider, you can add your own connection prole.
In Menu mode, select1 SettingsConnectivityNetworkConnectionsYes.
Select2 Create.
Select4 Tap to add text and entWhen you are nished select4 Save
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Select4 Tap to add text and ent
Select5 and attach a le.You can select a le rom the lvideo, or sound clip.
Select6 Send to send the messag
View a text or multimedMessages you have received, sent oautomatically into the ollowing me
Inbox : Received messages
Sentbox : Sent messages
Outbox : Messages that are curreto be sent
Drats : Messages that you have s
When you are nished, select4 Save.
In Menu mode, select5 Messages SettingsMultimedia messagesMultimedia messageproles.
Select a connection prole6 Set.
Send a multimedia message
1 In Menu mode, select MessagesCompose.
Select2 Contacts.You can enter a number or email address manually orselect one rom the logs or contact groups by selectinganother option.
Select the check boxes next to contacts and select3 Add.When you enter an email address, the device will aski you want to send a multimedia message. Select OKto conrm.
To view messages in the spambo1 In Menu mode select Messages and select a
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To view messages in the spamboSpambox.
To sort messages as desired, selec
To adjust the message settings, se
Listen to voice mail meI you have set missed calls to be divserver, callers may leave voice messanswer incoming calls. To access yolisten to voice mail messages,
In Menu mode, select1 Keypad, 1.
Follow the instructions rom the2You must save the voice mail accessing the server. Your seryou the number.
1 In Menu mode, select Messages and select aconversation.
By deault, your messages are grouped by contact asa message conversation. To change the view mode,select Folder view.
Select a text or multimedia message.2
From the message list, use the ollowing options:
To view the messages on the conversation view, selectConversation view.
To delete the messages, select Delete.
To search or a message you want, select Search.
To move the message to a created older, select Move to My olders rom the message list.
To view message templates or access the olders youhave created, select My olders.To receive a messages rom all channels or my channels,select Broadcast messages.
Create a multimedia message w3 Use message templates
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Create a multimedia message, w3desired attachments, to use as y
Select4 Save.
You can now use a multimedia temmultimedia message. From the MM
a template and select Send. Your tenew multimedia message.
Create a older to manaLearn to create olders to manage yaccording to your preerences and
In Menu mode, select1 Message
Select2My oldersC
Enter a new older name and se3
You can now move your important the inbox or sentbox to a custom omanagement or to protect them ro
Use message templatesLearn to create and use text and multimedia templates toquickly and easily create new messages.
Create a text template
In Menu mode, select1 Messages.
Select2 My oldersTemplatesCreate.
Enter your text and select3 Save.
You can now insert a text template in the text eld whilecreating a text, multimedia, or email message by using theinserting option.
Create a multimedia templateIn Menu mode, select1 Messages.
Select2 My oldersMMS cardsCreate.
Customize the settings or the a2Email
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Customize the settings or the a2the screens:
Option Function
Accountname
Enter a nameThis option isetting up a
Email address Enter your em
User nameEnter your usaccount.
PasswordEnter your paaccount.
SMTP serverEnter the addserver (outgo
SMTP portEnter the poserver.
Secureconnection
Select a secuSMTP server.
EmailLearn to send or view email messages via your personal orcompany email account.
Set up an email account and prole
In addition to the email account predened by your serviceprovider, you can add your personal email accounts. Also,you can add your own connection prole or using emailservices.
Set up an email account
1 In Menu mode, select EmailOthers.To set up an account or a specic email service, select
the service name.
Send an email messageO ti F ti
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Send an email message
1 In Menu mode, select EmailCompose.
You can select Account list to v
Select2 Contacts.
You can enter an email addressrom the logs or contact groupsoption.
Select the Cc/Bcc eld and add 3
Select the subject eld and ent4
Select the text input eld and e5
Select6
Attach items aYou can select a le rom the lvideo, or sound clip.
Select7 Send to send the messag
Option Function
Incomingserver type
Select the type o the incomingserver (POP3 or IMAP4).
POP3 server/IMAP4 server
Enter the address o the incomingserver.
POP3 port/IMAP4 port Enter the port number o theincoming server.
Secureconnection
Select a security protocol or theincoming server.
Select an email prole
1 In Menu mode, select Email SettingsEmail proles.
Select a prole and select2 Set.
Customize the settings or the E2View an email message
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Customize the settings or the E2ollowing screens:
Option Function
Email addressEnter your eExchange se
User name Enter your uExchange se
PasswordEnter your pExchange se
DomainEnter the doaddress.
Server URLEnter the Userver.
Use SSLSet to use thLayer) protosecurity.
View an email message
1 In Menu mode, select Email an account.
Scroll to the inbox.2
Select3 Download.
Select an email or a header.4I you selected a header, select5 Retrieve toview the body o the email.
Synchronize emails with the Exchangeserver
Ater conguring sync settings, you can synchronizeyour emails with the Exchange server. To congure theExchange server,
In Menu mode, select1 Email SettingsEmail accountsNewExchange ActiveSync.
Chat with riends and amily ins4Ater customizing the server setting, select the dot3
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Chat with riends and amily ins4Available instant messengerson your region or service pro
Social Hub
Learn to access Social Hub, the incommunication application or emaVisit http://socialhub.samsungmob
In Menu mode, select1 Social Hu
Check and use contents deliver2
Ater customizing the server setting, select the dot3next to data types to synchronize.
For synchronizing emails and calendar events, you canset the sync interval.
Select4 Done.
To synchronize your emails,In Menu mode, select1 Email the Exchange serveraccount.
Select2 Download.
IM
Learn to chat with riends and amily rom any o theuniversal instant messengers.
In Menu mode, select1 IM.
Select a messenger.2
Enter your user name and password to sign in.3
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CameraLearn how to capture and view photos and videos. You
can take photos at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels(3.2 mega pixels) and videos at resolutions up to 320 x 240pixels. Photos are saved in jpg ormat and videos are savedin mp4 ormat.
Capture a photo
1 In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on thecamera.
2The camera interace appelandscape orientation.
The camera automatically not use it or a specied pe
The memory capacity may
the shooting scene or shoo
Aim the lens at the subject and3adjustments.
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8Select the length camera takes a ph
9Adjust the brightnincrease or to de
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View the photo olast.
Press the Volume key to zoom i4
Press the Camera key to take a p5The photo is saved automatica
Ater taking photos, select to viphotos.
To view more photos, scroll let olet or right.
To zoom in, place two ngers on tthem apart (move your ngers cloout). To exit the zoom mode, sele
Number Function
1
Check the camera status and settings.
: Resolution
: Exposure metre type
: Deault storage location
: Number o photos you can take(according to available memory)
2 Switch to the camcorder.
3 Change the shooting mode.
4 Change the scene mode.
5 Change the camera settings.
6 Hide or display icons in the viewnder.
7Adjust the colour balance according tolighting conditions.
Capture a photo by usiTo start a slideshow with photos and videos, select .
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Capture a photo by usioptions or various scen
Your camera provides you with prevarious scenes. You can simply selecyour shooting condition and subjec
For example, when you take photonight mode that uses an extended
In Idle mode, press the Camera1camera.
Rotate the device counterclock2
Select3 a scene .
Make any necessary adjustmen4
Press the Camera key to take a p5
To start a slideshow with photos and videos, select .Tap the screen to stop the slideshow.
To view photo details, select .
To delete a photo, select DeleteYes.
To use additional eatures, select and one o theollowing options:
Send via- : Send the photo to others via multimediamessage, email or the Bluetooth wireless eature.
Upload- : Post the photo to a community website orblog.
Set as- : Set the photo as wallpaper or a caller ID imageor a contact.
Edit- : Edit the photo.
Print via- : Print the photo using USB connection or theBluetooth wireless eature.
Capture a series o pho Capture a photo in Smile shot mode
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Capture a series o phoYou can easily take a series o photoThis is useul when you are photogor a sporting event.
In Idle mode, press the Camera1camera.
Rotate the device counterclock2
Select3 Continuous.
Make any necessary adjustmen4
Press and hold the Camera key.5continue to take photos until yokey.
Capture a photo in Smile shot modeYour camera can recognize peoples aces and help youtake photos o their smiling aces.
In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the1camera.
Rotate the device counterclockwise to landscape view.2Select3 Smile shot.
Make any necessary adjustments.4
Press the Camera key.5
Aim the camera lens at your subject. Your device6recognizes people in an image and detects theirsmiles. When the subject smiles, the deviceautomatically takes a photo.
Repeat step 7 to complete the p8 Capture a panoramic photo
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Select9 to save the panoramic
Capture a mosaic photoYou can capture multiple images ancombine them into a mosaic.
In Idle mode, press the Camera1camera.
Rotate the device counterclock2
Select3 Mosaic.
Select an image layout and pre4
Make any necessary adjustmen5
Press the Camera key to take ph6
p p pYou can take wide panoramic photos using Panoramashooting mode. This mode is convenient orphotographing landscapes.
In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the1camera.
Rotate the device counterclockwise to landscape view.2
Select3 Panorama.
Select a direction.4
Make any necessary adjustments.5
Press the Camera key to take the rst photo.6
Slowly move the device in the direction you selected7 and align the green rame with the viewnder.When you have aligned the green rame andviewnder, the camera will automatically take the nextphoto.
Option FunctionCapture a photo with decorative rames
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EectsApply a special enegative, or blac
Exposuremetering
Select a type o e
Image quality Set the quality le
Beore taking a photo, select ollowing settings:
Setting Function
GuidelinesDisplay the guidscreen.
Review Set the camera toimage.
p p
In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the1camera.
Rotate the device counterclockwise to landscape view.2
Select3 Frame.
Select a rame and press the Camera key.4
Make any necessary adjustments.5
Press the Camera key to take the photo and6automatically apply the decorative rame.
Customize camera settingsBeore taking a photo, select to access theollowing options:
Option Function
Resolution Change the resolution option.
Record a videoSetting Function
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1 In Idle mode, press the Cameracamera.
Rotate the device counterclock2
Select3 to switch to the camc
Aim the lens at the subject and4adjustments.
2
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5
3
4
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GPSconnection
Set the camera to include locationinormation or your photos.
To improve GPS signals, avoidshooting in locations where thesignal may be obstructed, such
as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weatherconditions.
Alternately, customize the GPSconnection settings to improveGPS reception. p. 98
Shuttersound
Set the camera shutter to make asound when capturing a photo.
Storage Select a memory location or storingcaptured photos.
Reset settings Reset menus and shooting options.
Number FunctionNumber Function
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7Select the length camera starts reco
8Adjust the brightnincrease or to de
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View the photo olast.
Press the Volume key to zoom i5
Press the Camera key to start re6
Select7 or press the Camera kThe video is saved automatical
The camera may not be ablevideos to a memory card wit
1
Check the camcorder status andsettings.
: Resolution
: Deault storage location
: Length o video that canbe recorded (according to availablememory)
2 Switch to the camera.
3
Change the recording mode (orattaching to a multimedia message oror saving normally).
4 Change the camcorder settings.
5 Hide or display icons in the viewnder.
6Adjust the colour balance according tolighting conditions.
Customize camcorder sAter recording videos, select to view the capturedid
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Beore recording a video, selectollowing options:
Option Function
Resolution Change the re
Eects Apply a specinegative, or b
Video quality Set the qualit
Beore recording a video, selectollowing settings:
Setting Function
GuidelinesDisplay the gupreview scree
Audio recording Turn the audi
videos.
To view more videos, scroll let or right or tilt the devicelet or right.
To play the video, select at the center o the screen.
To start a slideshow with photos and videos, select .
Tap the screen to stop the slideshow.To view video details, select .
To delete a video, select DeleteYes.
To use additional eatures, select and select one othe ollowing options:
Send via- : Send the video to others via multimediamessage, email, or the Bluetooth wireless eature.
Upload- : Post the video to a community website orblog.
Play a videoSetting Function
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In Menu mode, select1 Video pl
Select a video to play.2
Control playback with the ollow31
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3
4
Number Function
1Activate the 5.1 channsystem when a heads
StorageSelect a memory location or storingrecorded videos.
Reset settings Reset menus and shooting options.
Video playerLearn to use the video player to play various kinds ovideos. The video player supports the ollowing leormats: mp4, 3gp.
Some le ormats are not supported dependingon the sotware o the phone.
I the le size exceeds the available memory, an
error can occur when you open les.
Option FunctionNumber Function
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Mosaic searchDivide the vidto apply diesegment.
Send viaSend the videmultimedia m
Bluetooth wir
Upload to webPost the videowebsite or blo
Details View the deta
MusicLearn to listen to your avorite musithe music player. The music player le ormats: wav, mm, xm, imy, mi3gp, and m4a.
2Move to a point in the le by dragging thebar.
3 Scan backward in a le.
4 Change a ratio o the video screen.
5 Adjust the volume
6Pause playback; Select to resumeplayback.
7 Scan orward in a le.
Customize video player settings
During video playback, select to access theollowing settings:
Option Function
Brightness Adjust the brightness o the video.
Play musicSome le ormats are not supported dependingon the sotware o the phone
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Ater transerring music les to youcard,
In Menu mode, select1 Music.
Scroll let or right to a music cat2
Select a music le.3Control playback with the ollow4
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on the sotware o the phone.
I the le size exceeds the available memory, anerror can occur when you open les.
Add music les to your device
Start by transerring les to your device or memory card:Download rom the wireless web. p. 73
Download rom a PC with the optional Samsung Kies.p. 87
Receive via Bluetooth. p. 82
Copy to your memory card. p. 88
Synchronize with Windows Media Player 11. p. 88
Samsung is not responsible or any use o deaultmusic les provided on your device.
SRS CS Headphone delivexperience over standard h
Number Function
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experience over standard hwhen listening to multichaDVD movies.
WOW HD signicantly imquality o audio, deliveringentertainment experience
and high requency clarity
Create a playlist
In Menu mode, select1 Music.
Select2 Playlists Cre
Enter a title or your new playlis3
Select the created playlist.4Select5 Add.
Select the les you want to incl6
1Activate the 5.1 channel surround soundsystem when a headset is connected.
2 View the details o the music le.
3Move to a point in the le by draggingthe bar.
4Skip backward; Scan backward in a le(tap and hold).
5 Activate Shue mode.
6Change the repeat mode (o, repeatingone le, or repeating all les).
7 Adjust the volume.
8 Pause playback; Select to resumeplayback.
9Skip orward; Scan orward in a le (tapand hold).
1. These icons are shown when you tap the player screen.
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Option FunctionAdd a song to the quick list
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VisualizationSelect an anto display d
Find music inormation
Learn to access an online music serabout a song.
This service is not availableproviders.
The database may not inclsongs.
In Menu mode, select1 Musicrecognition.
Select2 to record a part o a sAter 10 seconds, the recording
Follow the on-screen instructio3inormation rom the server.
During playback, select1 Add to quick list to store youravorite songs to the quick list.
To view other songs on the list, select2 Go to quick list.
Customize music player settingsIn Menu mode, select1 Music.
Select2 Settings.
Adjust the ollowing settings to customize your music3player:
Option Function
Equalizer Select a deault equalizer type.Eect Select a sound eect.
Music menuSelect music categories to displayon the music library screen.
Add music inormation to the wish list
1
Select3 Yes to start automatic tuThe FM radio scans and saves a
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From the list o music recognition results or similar1music inormation, select Add to Wish list to store themusic inormation to the wish list.
To view other songs on the wish list, select2 MusicWish list.
FM radioLearn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listento the FM radio, you must connect the supplied headset,which serves as the radio antenna.
Listen to the FM radioPlug the supplied headset into the device.1In Menu mode, select2 FM radio.
The FM radio scans and saves aautomatically.
The rst time you turn on theprompted to start automatic
Control the FM radio with the o41
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Record a song rom the
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Plug the supplied headset into 1
In Menu mode, select2 FM radio
Select3 to turn on the FM radio
Scroll to the radio station you w4
Select5 Record to start
When you are nished recordin6The recorded le will be saved mode, select My lesSound
To listen to a recorded le, selecSounds a le.
1
Set the FM radio to automatically retunerequencies or stations when thecurrent signal is weak.
2Turn o the FM radio; Select to turnon the FM radio.
3 Search or an available radio station.
4 Change the requency by 0.1 MHz.
5Add the current radio station to theavorites list.
6Change the sound output (headset ordevice's speaker).
7Change the requency by scrolling let
or right on the scale bar.
8 Adjust the volume.
Customize FM radio se
1
Save radio stations automatically
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In Menu mode, select1 FM radio
Select2 Settings.
Adjust the ollowing settings to3radio:
Option Function
Alternativerequency
Set whethradio attestation whis weak.
FM radio auto oSet the FMautomati
specied Record location
Set a memstoring FM
Deault name orecording les
Set a deaclips.
Plug the supplied headset into the device.1
In Menu mode, select2 FM radio.
Select3 Scan.
Select4 Yes to conrm (i necessary).The FM radio scans and saves available stationsautomatically.
Add a radio station to the avorites list
Plug the supplied headset into the device.1
In Menu mode, select2 FM radio.
Select3 to turn on the FM radio.Scroll to the radio station you want.4
Select5 to add to the avorites list.To remove or rename a avorite radio station, tapand hold the radio station.
Gamesd l d b d
Play games or launch a
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Learn to use games and applications powered by award-winning Java technology.
The download o Java games or applications maynot be supported depending on the sotware othe device.
Download games and applications
1 In Menu mode, select GamesMore games.Your device connects to the website preset by yourservice provider.
Search or a game or application and download it to2the device.
In Menu mode, select1 Games.
Select a game or application ro2the on-screen instructions.
Available games or applicadepending on your region
Controls and options o gamay vary.
Select Protection to proteapplications rom accident
Personal inormation You can also create a contact rom tI M d l t1 K d
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ContactsLearn to create and manage a list o your personal or
business contacts stored on the devices memory or a SIMcard. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, homephone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more oryour contacts.
Create a contact
In Menu mode, select1 ContactsCreate.
Enter contact inormation.2 Select3 Done to add the contact to memory.
In Menu mode, select1 Keypad anumber.
Select2 Add to ContactsCrea
Enter contact inormation.3
Select4 Done to add the contact
Find a contact
1 In Menu mode, select Contacts
Select2 Search and enter the rsyou want.
Select the contacts name rom 3
Once you nd a contact, you can:
Send a text or multimedia messa
Make a call by pressing [ ].
Edit the contact inormation by se
Select3 Done.You can send your namecard
To use additional options or a contact, tap and holdthe contact in the list.
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ymessage or email or transerwireless eature.
Retrieve contacts rom
accountsYou can view the list o communityselect an account to add a contact your device contacts.
In Menu mode, select1 Contactsriends.
The list o the accounts you add
Select an account.2
Create a group o contaBy creating groups o contacts, youcontacts and send messages or em
Set a avorite number
In Menu mode, select1 ContactsFavoritesAdd.
Select the check box next to the contact and2 Add.The contact is saved to the avorite number list.
To add the number to your list o avorites, select acontact rom Contacts and then select next to thecontact name.
The avourite numbers will be assigned to thebuddy list ( ) on the widget toolbar.
Create your namecardIn Menu mode, select1 Contacts Myprole.
Enter your own personal details.2
CalendarLearn to create and manage daily o
Start by creating a group.
In Menu mode select1 Contacts Groups Create
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Learn to create and manage daily oset alarms to remind yoursel o imp
Create an event
In Menu mode, select1 CalendarSelect2 Create.
Enter the details o the event as3
Select4 Save.
View eventsTo change the calendar view,
In Menu mode, select1 Calendar
Select a view mode rom the to2
Select an event to view its deta3
In Menu mode, select1 Contacts GroupsCreate.
Select a memory location to save a group.2
Enter a name and select a ringtone or the group.3
Select4 Save.
Copy contacts
In Menu mode, select1 Contacts Copycontacts.
Select a copy option (rom the device to the SIM card,2or rom the SIM card to the device).
Select contacts to copy.3
When you are nished selecting contacts, select4 Copy.
Stop an event alarmI you set an alarm or a calendar ev
To view events o a specic date,
In Menu mode select1 Calendar
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I you set an alarm or a calendar evsound at the specied time. To stophold Stop.
TaskLearn to create a virtual task list andyoursel o important tasks or set pr
Create a task
In Menu mode, select1 Task.
Select2 Create.
Enter the details o the task.3Select4 Save.
In Menu mode, select1 Calendar.
Select a date on the calendar.2In month view, days with scheduled events areindicated by a small triangle.
To move to a specic day by entering a date manually,select Go to, enter the date, and select Go to.
Select an event to view its details.3You can send the event to others by selecting
Send via an option.
You can print the event via Bluetooth by selectingPrint via Bluetooth.
You can synchronize your calendar with an
Exchange server ater conguring sync settings.p. 46
MemoLearn to record important inormat
View tasks
In Menu mode select1 Task
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Learn to record important inormata later date.
Create a memo
In Menu mode, select1 Memo.Select2 Create.
Enter your memo text.3
Select4 Backto hide the keypad
Select a color to change a backg5
Select6 Save.
In Menu mode, select1 Task.
Select2 List by and select a category to sortthe tasks.
Select a task to view its details.3
For completed tasks with an expired deadline, you canset their status to completed by selecting a task andthe check box rom the top line.
You can send the task to others by selecting Send via an option.
You can print the task via Bluetooth by selectingPrint via Bluetooth.
You can synchronize your tasks with an Exchange
server ater conguring sync settings.p. 46
Speak into the microphone.3
When you are nished, select4
View memos
In Menu mode select1 Memo
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To record more voice memos, re5
Play a voice memo
In Menu mode, select1 Voice recIn a playlist, select a voice mem2
Control playback with the ollow3
1
In Menu mode, select1 Memo.
Select a memo to view its details.2To view all details o memos rom the memo list, selectMaximize.
You can send the memo to others by selectingSend via an option.
Voice rec.Learn to operate your devices voice recorder. You can setvoice memos as call or alarm ringtones.
Record a voice memoIn Menu mode, select1 Voice rec.
Select2 to start recording.
Number Function
1Move to a point o the le by dragging
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1Move to a point o the le by draggingthe bar.
2Pause playback; Select to resumeplayback.
3 Adjust the volume.
You can send the voice memo to others by tappingand holding a voice memo and selecting a sendingoption.
Web In Menu mode, select1 SettingsNetworkConnections Ye
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InternetLearn to access and bookmark your avorite web pages.
You may incur additional charges or accessing theweb and downloading media. For details, contactyour service provider.
The web browser menu may be labeled dierentlydepending on your service provider.
Available icons may vary depending on yourregion or service provider.
Set up an internet proleTo access the network and connect to the internet, youmust activate a connection prole. In addition to prolesthat are preset by your service provider, you can add yourown connection prole.
Select2 Create.
Customize the network settings3 "Set up an MMS prole" (p. 4
In Menu mode, select4 Internetsettings Internet proles.
Select a connection prole5 S
Browse web pages
In Menu mode, select1 Internethomepage.
To access a specic web page, seld, enter the web address (URand select Go.
Number Function
3Move backward o
Navigate web pages with the ollowing keys:2
1 5
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3pages in history.
4 Access a list o we
5 Reresh the curren
6 End the internet c
7
Open a web pageswitch between twindows.
8
Open a list o saverequently visitedand recent intern
1. These icons are shown when you
1
8
7
5
3
2
4
6
The above screen may dier depending on yourregion or service provider.
Number Function
1 Bookmark the current web page.
2 Change the view mode.1
Customize browser set
In Menu mode, select1 Internet
While browsing the web page, use the ollowing options:
To zoom in, place two ngers on the screen and spreadh ( l h
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,1settings.
Adjust the ollowing settings to2browser:
Option Function
HomepageEnter the wewebsite to u
View modeSelect the noscreen mode
Auto savepassword
Set to autompassword.
Internet
proles
Select a conn
or web conn
Cookieoptions
Set whether
them apart (move your ngers closer together to zoomout). You can also double-tap the screen.
To translate a word, tap and hold the word you want totranslate and select Translate.
Bookmark your avorite web pagesYou can bookmark web pages you requently visit or quickaccess. While navigating the web, select to bookmarkthe current web page.
I you know the web address o the web page, you canmanually add a bookmark. To add a bookmark,
In Menu mode, select1 Internet .
Select2 Add.
Enter a page title and a web address (URL).3
Select4 Save.
Option Function
Clear the cac
Option Function
Set the web browser to
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Clear cachetemporary msaves inormaccessed we
Deletecookies
Delete cooki
Cookies are pinormation while naviga
Delete savedID/password
Delete all sav
Deletedatabase
Delete all sav
RSS update
automatically update subscribedRSS eeds at regular intervals.Activating the auto updateeature increases the amount odata downloaded and may incuradditional charges.
Servercerticates
View the details o certicates.
PreerencesChange display and sound settingsor the web browser.
Aboutinternet
Access version and copyrightinormation about the web
browser.Auto deletebrowsingdata
Set to automatically save your IDand password or delete data storedwhile browsing, such as the history,cache, cookies, IDs, and passwords.
Samsung AppsSamsung Apps allows you to simply
Use the RSS readerLearn to use the RSS reader to receive the latest news andi ti it b it
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g pp y p yan abundance o useul applicationFeaturing a wealth o games, news,networking, widgets, health relatedSamsung Apps gives you instant acmobile experience.
Your device gets smarter with ully rom Samsung Apps. Explore amazmake your mobile lie even better.
In Menu mode, select1 Samsung
Search or and download applic2desired.
inormation rom your avorite websites.
Add an RSS eed address
In Menu mode, select1 Internet RSS eeds.
Select2 Add.
Enter the title and web address o an RSS eed and3select Save.
Update and read RSS eeds
In Menu mode, select1 Internet RSS eeds.
Select2 Update eedsUpdateYes.
Select an updated eed.3
Set up a synchronizatio
In Menu mode, select1 Settings
To use Samsung Apps, your device must beconnected to the internet using a cellularconnection or Wi-Fi.
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Synchronize.
Select2 Create and speciy the o
Option Function
Prole name Enter a nam
Sync categorySelect typesynchroniz
Sync typeSet how todevice and
Sync serverEnter the wserver to b
Network prole Select a coor synchro
When you are nished, select3 S
co ect o o .
You may incur additional charges or accessing theinternet and downloading applications.
I the widget toolbar is ull, downloaded widgetswill not be automatically added to the widget
toolbar. You must remove some widgets rom thetoolbar and add the new widgets manually.
For details, please visit www.samsungapps.com.Or, reer to the Samsung Apps leafet.
This service may be unavailable depending onyour region or service provider.
SynchronizeLearn to synchronize contacts, calendar events, tasks andmemos with the web server you have specied.
YouTubeYouTube is a ree online video strea
Start synchronization
In Menu mode, select1 SettingsConnectivity
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view videos via YouTube.
This eature may be unavailaregion or service provider.
In Menu mode, select1 YouTube
Select a video rom the list o th2
Control playback with the on-sc3
Synchronize.
Select a synchronization prole.2
Select3 Start sync to start synchronization with the webserver you have specied.
Community websitesUse Facebook and Twitter services.
In Menu mode, select1 Facebookor Twitter.
Enter your username and password and sign in.2
Share photos, videos, or messages with riends and3 amily.
Connectivity Samsung is not responsible interception, or misuse o dthe Bluetooth wireless eat
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BluetoothBluetooth is a short-range wireless communicationstechnology capable o exchanging inormation overa distance o about 10 m without requiring a physicalconnection.
You do not need to line up the devices to beaminormation with Bluetooth. I the devices are within rangeo one another, you can exchange inormation betweenthem even i they are located in dierent rooms.
Always ensure that you shawith devices that are trusteI there are obstacles betweoperating distance may be
Some devices, especially thtested or approved by Blueincompatible with your de
Turn on the Bluetooth w
In Menu mode, select1 SettingsBluetooth.
You can also open the shortcutBluetooth.
Select the dot on the top right o2the Bluetooth wireless eature.
Find and pair with otheenabled devices
To allow other devices to locate your device, select3SettingsMy phone's visibilityAlways
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In Menu mode, select1 SettingsBluetoothSearch.
Select a device.2
Enter a PIN or the Bluetooth wi3 other devices Bluetooth PIN, i Done. Alternatively, select Yes tbetween your device and the d
When the owner o the other dPIN or accepts the connection, the pairing is successul, the desearch or available services.
Some devices, especially heakits, may have a xed Bluetoothe other device has a PIN, yo
I you selected Custom, enter duration that yourdevice is visible and select Done.
Once the Bluetooth wireless eature is active, selectand use the ollowing options:
To change your device's name, select SettingsMyphone's name.
To set limits on browsing your les to others, select SettingsSecure mode.
To check Bluetooth services available on your deviceand inormation about the services, select Bluetoothservices.
Select2 an option or se
Search or and pair with a Bluet3
Select a paired device and use the ollowing options:
To browse les on the paired device, select Browse les.
To view the service list o the paired device select
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Receive data using the wireless eature
Enter the PIN or the Bluetooth 1select Done (i necessary).
Select2 Yes to conrm that you adata rom the device (i necessa
Received data is saved to an appropolder according to its type. For exaclip is saved to the sound older andphonebook.
To view the service list o the paired device, selectService list.
To change the paired device name, select Rename.
To allow the paired device to access and browse your
les, select Authorize device.To send your les to the paired device, select Send Myles.
To end the connection and delete the paired device,select Delete.
Send data using the Bluetooth wirelesseature
Select a le or item, such as a contact, calendar1event, memo, task, or media le, rom an appropriateapplication or My les.
Select2 SettingsRe
To use Remote SIM mode, start therom a Bluetooth hands ree car kit
Print data using the Bluetooth wirelesseature
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rom a Bluetooth hands-ree car kit.
You must authorize the Bluet
Wi-FiLearn to use your devices wireless to activate and connect to any wire(WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 8
You can connect to the internet or oanywhere an access point or wirele
Your device uses non-harmo
is intended or use in all EuroWLAN can be operated in theindoors, but cannot be opera
1 Select a le or item, such as a message, calendar event,tasks or image, rom an appropriate application or Myles.
Select2 Print viaBluetooth,or selectPrint via Bluetooth.
Search or and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled printer.3
When connected to the printer, customize print4options and print the data.
Use Remote SIM modeIn Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls only
with a connected Bluetooth hands-ree car kit via the SIMcard on your device. To activate Remote SIM mode,
In Menu mode, select1 SettingsConnectivityBluetooth.
Customize the connect
In Menu mode, select1 SettingsWi Fi
Activate the WLAN eatureIn Menu mode, select SettingsConnectivityWi-Fi.You can also open the shortcuts panel and select Wi-Fi.
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Wi-Fi.
Select the discovered WLAN AP2The current connection prole appears.
Customize the connection pro3WLAN:
Option Function
Name View the na
Security typeView the seWLAN AP.
IP address View your IPAP.
IP address type Customize I
You can also open the shortcuts panel and select Wi Fi.
An active WLAN running in the background willconsume battery power. To preserve battery power,activate the WLAN only when needed.
Find and connect to a WLAN
In Menu mode, select1 SettingsConnectivityWi-Fi.
The device will automatically search or availableWLANs.
Select the check box next to a network.2
Enter a password or the network and select3 Done (inecessary).
Press a WPS button on the AP d3Or, enter a PIN on the AP device2 minutes.
Option Function
Proxy addressand port
Enter the address and portnumber o the proxy server
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GPSYour device is equipped with a glob
(GPS) receiver. Learn to activate thecustomize the GPS settings.
Some eatures may be unavayour device model.
To receive better GPS signals, avoidthe ollowing conditions:
between buildings, in tunnels or
or inside buildingsin poor weather
around high voltage or electroma
and port number o the proxy server.
AP MACView the Mac address o theWLAN AP.
When you are nished, select4 Back.To delete all details o the connection prole, selectForget.
Connect to a WLAN using a Wi-FiProtected Setup (WPS)
In Menu mode, select1 SettingsConnectivityWi-Fi.
Select2 WPS PBC or WPS PIN depending on the APdevice type.
Select the dot next to2 Enable a
Read the disclaimer and select3 A
Activate the GPS eature
In Menu mode, select1 SettingsConnectivityLocation
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Use the mobile networservice
Learn to receive location inormatio
networks. This helps your device shthere is no GPS signal or when the G
You may incur additional chamobile networks.
In Menu mode, select1 SettingsLocation.
Select the dot next to2 Enable n
Select3 Yes to conrm.
Select4 Proles a connection
Location.
Select the dot next to2 Enable location services.
Select3 OK to conrm.Do not touch the internal antenna area or cover thisarea with your hands or other objects while usingthe GPS unctions.
Enhance the GPS unctionalityLearn to enhance the GPS unctionality by downloadingdata les rom the GPS web server. This improves thespeed and accuracy o positioning capability.
You may incur additional charges or downloadingGPS data les.
In Menu mode, select1 SettingsConnectivityLocation.
Connect with SamsungEnsure that Samsung Kies is installedownload the program rom the Sa
Find your locationLearn to determine the latitude, longitude, and altitude oyour current position using the GPS.
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p g(www.samsungmobile.com).
In Menu mode, select1 SettingsUSBSamsung KiesSet.
Press [2 ] to return to Idle mo
Using an optional PC data cable3multiunction jack on your devi
Run Samsung Kies and use wire4copy data and les.
Reer to the Samsung Kies help
y p g
In Menu mode, select SettingsConnectivityLocation My position.
PC connectionsLearn to connect your device to a PC with an optionalPC data cable in various USB connection modes. Byconnecting the device to a PC, you can synchronize leswith Windows Media Player, transer data to and rom yourdevice directly, use the Samsung Kies program, and useyour device as a wireless modem or a PC.
Select and drag the music les y6list.
Start synchronization.7
Synchronize with Windows MediaPlayer
Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC.
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Connect as a mass storaYou can connect your device to a Pand access the le directory. I you iin the device, you can also access thmemory card by using the device a
I you want to transer les rom1insert a memory card into the d
In Menu mode, select2 SettingsUSBMass storageSet.
Press [3 ] to return to Idle moUsing an optional PC data cable4multiunction jack on your devi
When connected, a pop-up winthe PC.
Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC.
In Menu mode, select1 SettingsConnectivityUSBDRM mediaSet.
Press [2 ] to return to Idle mode.
Using an optional PC data cable, connect the3multiunction jack on your device to a PC withWindows Media Player installed.
When connected, a pop-up window will appear onthe PC.
Open Windows Media Player to synchronize music4les.
Edit or enter your devices name in the pop-up window5(i necessary).
Create a modem connection on3How you create a modem conndepending on the operating sy
Open the older to view les.5
Copy les rom the PC to the memory card.6To disconnect the device rom the PC, click the
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Select the created modem conn4and password provided by you
,USB device icon on the Windows task bar andclick the option to saely remove the mass storagedevice. Then remove the PC data cable rom the PC.Otherwise, you may lose data stored on the memory
card or damage the memory card.
Use your device as a wireless modemYou can use your device as a modem or a PC to access theinternet via your mobile network service.
In Menu mode, select1 SettingsConnectivityUSBInternet sharingSet.
Using an optional PC data cable, connect the2multiunction jack on your device to a PC.
Tools Stop an alarmWhen the alarm sounds,
Tap and hold Stop to stop the ala
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ClockLearn to set and control alarms, and world clocks. You canalso use the stopwatch and count-down timer.
Set a new alarm
In Menu mode, select1 Clock .
Select2 Create.
Set alarm details.3
When you are nished, select4 Save.
Select Auto power setting to turn on theauto power-up eature. The auto power-up eaturesets the device to automatically turn on and soundthe alarm at the designated time when the deviceis turned o.
Tap and hold Stop to stop the ala
Tap and hold Snooze to silence tperiod.
Delete an alarmIn Menu mode, select1 Clock
Select2 Delete.
Select the alarm you want to de3
Create a world clock
In Menu mode, select1 Clock
Select2 Add.
Use the count-down tim
In Menu mode, select1 Clock
Set the length o time to count2
Enter the ew letters o a city name.3To select a city in the world map view, select Mapview.
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Set the length o time to count 2
Select3 Start to begin the countYou can now use other unctioncounting down in the backgrouand access another application
When the timer expires, tap and4the alert.
CalculatorLearn to perorm mathematical calc
your device like a typical hand-heldIn Menu mode, select1 Calculato
Use the keys that correspond to2to perorm basic mathematical
Select the city name you want.4
To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2-4.5
Use the stopwatchIn Menu mode, select1 Clock .
Select2 Start to begin the stopwatch.
Select3 Lap to record lap times.
When you are nished, select4 Stop.
Select5 Reset to clear recorded times.
I you have created more than two achange the order o accounts in thepriority.
Rotate the device to landscape view to use the3scientic calculator.
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Delete or edit my accou
In Menu mode, select1 My accou
Select an account to delete or e2 To edit an account, se