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Samsung GH68-28271A User Manual
Samsung GH68-28271A User Manual

Samsung GH68-28271A User Manual

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  • Page 1 Some contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider. To install Kies (PC Sync) Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung In Menu mode, select Using a PC data cable, connect your device to your PC.
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  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    Using this manual Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device. This device will provide you with high quality mobile communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s exceptional technology and high standards. This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device.
  • Page 4: Copyright Information

    ► Refer to—pages with related information; for example: p.12 (represents “see page 12”) ► → Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu mode, select Messages (represents Messages, followed by Compose) ] Square brackets—device keys;...
  • Page 5 • Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • DivX® is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc. and is used under license. Using this manual ABOUT DIVX VIDEO DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ... Unpack ... 9 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ... 9 Charge the battery ... 11 Insert a memory card (optional) ... 13 Getting started ... Turn your device on and off ... 16 Get to know your device ... 17 Use the touch screen ...
  • Page 7 Contents Personal information ... Contacts ... 74 Calendar ... 77 Task ... 78 Memo ... 79 Voice recorder ... 79 Web ... Internet ... 81 Samsung Apps ... 85 Synchronize ... 86 Daily briefing ... 87 Community websites ... 87...
  • Page 8 Connectivity ... Bluetooth ... 88 Wi-Fi ... 92 AllShare ... 94 Mobile AP ... 97 GPS ... 98 TV connections (TV out mode) ... 99 PC connections ... 100 Tools ... Clock ... 103 Calculator ... 105 Mini diary ... 105 My accounts ...
  • Page 9 Applications ... 119 Security ... 126 Memory ... 126 Reset ... 127 About phone ... 127 SIM applications ... 127 Troubleshooting ... Safety and usage information ... Contents...
  • Page 10: Assembling

    • Battery • Travel adapter (charger) • User manual Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. • The items supplied with your device may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider.
  • Page 11 To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, If the device is on, press and hold [ to turn it off. Remove the back cover and battery. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. Assembling Insert the SIM or USIM card.
  • Page 12: Charge The Battery

    You can charge the device with the provided travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a PC data cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorized chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device.
  • Page 13: Charge With The Travel Adapter

    • If your device is not charging properly, bring your device and the charger to a Samsung Service Center. When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the device and then from the power outlet.
  • Page 14: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device, the memory card and can even corrupt data stored on the card.
  • Page 15 • Your device supports only the FAT file structure for memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with a different file structure, your device will ask you to reformat the memory card. • Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the life span of memory cards.
  • Page 16: Format The Memory Card

    Lock the memory card cover. Replace the battery and the back cover. › Remove the memory card Ensure that the device is not currently using the memory card. Open the memory card cover the same as you would when inserting the memory card. Remove the memory card and close the memory card cover.
  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, Press and hold [ Done (if necessary). Enter your PIN and select Select a language you want and select Select your home time zone and select Set the time and date and select Getting started To turn off your device, press and hold [ •...
  • Page 18: Get To Know Your Device

    Get to know your device › Device layout Speaker Volume key Menu key Dial key Microphone Multifunction jack Rear camera lens Front camera lens (for video calls) Flashbulb Proximity sensor Lock key Touch screen Camera key Power/End key Internal antenna Speaker Headset/ TV-out cable jack...
  • Page 19: Idle Screen

    › Keys Function Make or answer a call; In Idle Dial mode, retrieve log of your calls and messages. Access Menu mode; Launch the task manager to view all active applications (press and hold); Menu In Idle mode or while using an application, access Smart search (press twice).
  • Page 20 › Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider. Icon Definition Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected Wi-Fi activated Bluetooth activated Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected Voice call in progress Video call in progress Icon...
  • Page 21: Use The Touch Screen

    › Shortcuts panel In Idle mode or while using an application, select the indicator icons area to open the shortcuts panel. Select icons to activate or deactivate the WLAN and Bluetooth features. You can also turn on or off the device's volume and check new messages and alerts.
  • Page 22 • For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your device. • Your touch screen has a layer that detects small electrical charges emitted by the human body. For best performance, tap the touch screen with your fingertip.
  • Page 23: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And Keys

    Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted device operations. To lock, press the Lock key. To unlock, press and hold the Lock key. Alternatively, press the Lock key and flick the grey window with your finger.
  • Page 24 • Your device has a built-in motion sensor that detects its orientation. If you rotate the device while using some features, the interface will automatically switch to landscape view. To set the interface to keep the orientation when you rotate the device, select Settings Gestures Orientation Change orientation.
  • Page 25: Launch And Manage Applications

    › Add new main menu screens In Idle mode, press the Menu key to access Menu mode. Select Edit at the top left of the screen. Rotate the device to landscape view. Select to add a new main menu screen. You can add up to 10 screens.
  • Page 26: Use Widgets

    Control active applications as follows: • To switch between applications, select one from the icons of active applications. • To close an application, select • To close all active applications, select applications. Use widgets Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your idle screen.
  • Page 27: Customize Your Device

    You can organize each panel of the idle screen with your favorite widgets. Scroll left or right to a panel and then position widgets anywhere on the screen. To move a widget on the idle screen, tap and hold the widget until the yellow frame appears, and then position it anywhere on the screen.
  • Page 28: Adjust The Volume Of The Key Tones

    › Set the current time and date Settings In Menu mode, select Select the time zone option and a time zone. Enter the current time and date, and set the time and date format. Back. Select › Adjust the volume of the key tones In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down.
  • Page 29: Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

    Select Settings Display and light → Wallpaper. Set. Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device. Settings Display and light. → Brightness to adjust the level of Set. The brightness level of the display will affect how...
  • Page 30: Lock Your Device

    • If you forget your password, bring your device to a Samsung Service Center to unlock it. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software. Settings Security.
  • Page 31: Activate The Mobile Tracker

    Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the device. • If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, your SIM or USIM card will be blocked. You must enter a PIN unlock key (PUK) to unblock the SIM or USIM card.
  • Page 32: Enter Text

    Enter text You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen. Change the text input method When you tap the text input field, the input panel with the QWERTY keyboard appears by default. Number Function Change case.
  • Page 33 Enter text using input methods Change the text input method. Change the text input mode. Select the appropriate virtual keys or write on the screen to enter your text. When entering text, rotate the device to display the Qwerty keyboard on the wider screen. Select the virtual keys as necessary to enter your text.
  • Page 34 Mode Function Select an appropriate virtual key to enter a number. Number You can enter numbers by tapping and holding a virtual key in ABC or T9 mode. ◄ ► Select to scroll to a symbol set you want. Symbol Select an appropriate virtual key to enter a symbol.
  • Page 35: Access Help Information

    Access help information Learn to access helpful information about key features of your device. In Idle mode, open the widget toolbar and select (if necessary). Select the help widget from the idle screen. Rotate the device counterclockwise to landscape view. Select a help topic to learn about an application or feature.
  • Page 36: Communication

    Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features. › Make and answer a call You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end or reject calls.
  • Page 37 Reject a call When a call comes in, press [ ]. The caller will hear a busy tone. • You can set up a list of numbers to reject incoming calls automatically. p. 39 ► • You can send a message when you reject incoming calls.
  • Page 38 • To activate the speakerphone feature, select You can activate the speakerphone feature with motion. In Menu mode, select Settings → Putting down (Speaker call). Then, during a call, → place your device on a table or a flat surface. In noisy environments, you may have difficulty hearing some calls while using the speakerphone feature.
  • Page 39: Use Options During A Video Call

    › Use options during a video call You can use the following options while a video call is in progress: • To hide your image from the other party, select • To select an alternative image to be shown to the other party, select Outgoing image.
  • Page 40 › Use additional features You can use various other call-related features, such as auto rejection, Fixed Dialing Number (FDN) mode, or call diverting or barring. Set auto rejection Use auto rejection to reject calls from certain numbers automatically. To activate auto rejection and set up the reject list, Settings In Menu mode, select...
  • Page 41 Select to start recording. Speak into the microphone. During recording, select to pause and select resume. When you are finished, select Save. You can also make fake calls appear more realistic by showing a caller ID image and caller's name or number. Settings In Menu mode, select Fake call.
  • Page 42: Log

    Select a condition. Select Activate. Select Divert to Contacts to add a contact or to → enter a number to which calls will be forwarded. Your setting will be sent to the network. Set call barring Call barring is a network feature to restrict certain types of calling or to prevent others from making calls with your device.
  • Page 43 In Menu mode, select Log. Scroll left or right to select a log type at the top of the screen. From the call and message log, you can make a call or send a message directly to a contact by quickly flicking the contact to the left or right.
  • Page 44: Messages

    Messages Learn to create and send text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), or email messages, and view 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. ›...
  • Page 45: Send A Multimedia Message

    Customize the parameters for the connection profile. Option Function Set name Enter the name for the profile. Access name Enter the access point name. Auth type Select an authentication type. User ID Enter your user name. Password Enter your password. Protocol Select a network protocol.
  • Page 46: View A Text Or Multimedia Message

    Select the text input field and enter your message text. Select and attach a file. You can select a file from the file list, take a photo or record a sound. Select Send to send the message. › View a text or multimedia message Messages you have received, sent or saved are sorted automatically into the following message folders.
  • Page 47: Use Message Templates

    • To sort messages as desired, select • To adjust the message settings, select Settings. › Listen to voice mail messages If you have set missed calls to be diverted to the voice mail server, callers may leave voice messages when you do not answer incoming calls.
  • Page 48: Email

    Select Save. You can now use a multimedia template to create a new multimedia message. From the MMS card list, tap and hold a template and select Send. Your template will open as a new multimedia message. › Create a folder to manage messages Learn to create folders to manage your messages according to your preferences and needs.
  • Page 49 Option Function Enter your user name for the User name account. Enter your password for the Password account. Enter the address of the SMTP SMTP server server (outgoing server). Enter the port number of the SMTP SMTP port server. Secure Select a security protocol for the connection SMTP server.
  • Page 50: Send An Email Message

    › Send an email message In Menu mode, select Email → Compose. You can select Accounts to view other accounts. Contacts. Select You can enter an email address manually or select one from the call log or groups by selecting another option.
  • Page 51 Customize the settings for the Exchange server by following screens: Option Function Enter your email address for the Email address Exchange server. Enter your user name for the User name Exchange server. Enter your password for the Password Exchange server. Enter the domain of your email Domain address.
  • Page 52: Social Hub

    Learn to chat with friends and family from any of the universal instant messengers, such as Google Talk, Windows Live Messenger, and Yahoo Messenger. In Menu mode, select Select a messenger. Enter your username and password to sign in. Chat with friends and family instantly. The Palringo messenger is provided depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 53: Entertainment

    Entertainment Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 2560 x 1920 pixels (5 mega pixels) and videos at resolutions up to 1280 x 720 pixels. Photos are saved in jpg format and videos are saved in mp4 format.
  • Page 54 Number Function Check the camera status and settings. • : Resolution • : Default storage location • : Number of photos you can take (according to available memory) Switch to the camcorder. Change the shooting mode. Change the scene mode. Change the camera settings.
  • Page 55: Capture A Photo By Using Preset

    After taking photos, select to view the captured photos. • To view more photos, scroll left or right or tilt the device left or right. • To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread them apart (move your fingers closer together to zoom out).
  • Page 56: Capture A Beauty Photo

    For example, when you take photos at night, select the night mode that uses an extended exposure. When you take photos of people with the light source behind them, select the against light mode, which reduces the contrast between light and dark areas. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera.
  • Page 57: Capture A Series Of Photos

    › Capture a series of photos You can easily take a series of photos of moving subjects. This is useful when you are photographing children at play or a sporting event. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera.
  • Page 58: Customize Camera Settings

    Repeat step 7 to complete the panoramic photo. Select to save the panoramic photo. › Capture a vintage photo You can take photos with a vintage look and feel by applying color filters. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera.
  • Page 59 Option Function Exposure Select a type of exposure meter. metering Reduce blur caused by the device's Anti-Shake vibration or movement. Automatically adjust contrast Auto contrast between your subject and background. Set the camera to alert you when Blink detection people close their eyes. Image quality Set the quality level for your photos.
  • Page 60: Capture A Video

    Setting Function Set the camera shutter to make a Shutter sound sound when capturing a photo. Select a memory location for storing Storage captured photos. Reset settings Reset menus and shooting options. › Capture a video In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera.
  • Page 61 Number Function Switch to the camera. Change the recording mode (for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally). Change the camcorder settings. Change the flash setting; You can manually turn the flash on or off, or set the camera to automatically use the flash when needed.
  • Page 62 • To use additional features, select of the following options: Send via : Send the video to others via multimedia message, email, or the Bluetooth wireless feature. You can also send the video to a DLNA-enabled device using AllShare. ( p.
  • Page 63: Customize Camcorder Settings

    › Customize camcorder settings Before capturing a video, select following options: Option Function Outdoor Activate Outdoor visibility to select visibility an appropriate lighting condition. Select the length of the delay before Timer the camera starts recording a video. Resolution Change the resolution option. Adjust the color balance according White balance to lighting conditions.
  • Page 64: Video Player

    Video player Learn to use the video player to play various kinds of videos. The video player supports the following file formats: mp4, 3gp, wmv, asf, avi, mkv, divx, and xvid. To play DivX video files, you must first register your device with the DivX website.
  • Page 65 Number Function Pause playback; Select Scan forward in a file. › Customize video player settings During video playback, select to access the following settings: Option Function Activate subtitles in the video. This option appears only when a subtitle Subtitles on file exists.
  • Page 66: Media Browser

    Media browser Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your device's memory and memory card. › View a photo Media browser. In Menu mode, select To change the view mode, select View by Select a photo (with no play icon) to view. While viewing a photo, use the following options: •...
  • Page 67: Music Player

    Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies. p. 100 ► • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 90 ►...
  • Page 68 Number Function Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected. View the details of the music file. Move to a point of the file by dragging the bar. Skip backwards; Scan backwards in a file (tap and hold). Activate Shuffle mode.
  • Page 69: Create A Playlist

    Drag the small circle around the great circle to select a track. To switch to another category, select the rectangular button at the top left of the screen and a category. Select to switch back to album view. › Create a playlist Music.
  • Page 70: Fm Radio

    Option Function Select an animated visualisation to Visualization display during playback. › Find information of music Learn to access an online music service to get information about a song. • This service is not available from some service providers. • The database may not include information for all songs.
  • Page 71 Select Yes to start automatic tuning. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. The first time you turn on the FM radio, you will be prompted to start automatic tuning. Control the FM radio with the following keys: Entertainment Number Function...
  • Page 72 › Record a song from the FM radio Plug the supplied headset into the device. FM radio. In Menu mode, select Select to turn on the FM radio. Scroll to the radio station you want. Record to start recording. Select →...
  • Page 73: Games And More

    Adjust the following settings to customize your FM radio: Option Function Set whether or not the FM radio Alternative attempts to retune a radio station frequency when the signal is weak. Set the FM radio to automatically FM radio auto turn off after a specified length of time.
  • Page 74 › Play games or launch applications Games and more. In Menu mode, select Select a game or application from the list and follow the on-screen instructions. • Available games or applications may vary depending on your region or service provider. •...
  • Page 75: Personal Information

    Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts stored on the device’s memory or a SIM or USIM card. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts.
  • Page 76 Once you find a contact, you can: • Send a text or multimedia message by selecting • Make a video call by selecting • Make a voice call by pressing [ • Link a contact from your community accounts to the contact by selecting Linked contacts.
  • Page 77: Create A Group Of Contacts

    Select Done. You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature. › Retrieve contacts from your community accounts You can view the list of community website accounts and select an account to add a contact from the website to your device contacts.
  • Page 78: Calendar

    Calendar Learn to create and manage daily or monthly events, and set alarms to remind yourself of important events. › Create an event Calendar. In Menu mode, select Create. Select Enter the details of the event as required. Select Save. ›...
  • Page 79: Task

    › Stop an event alarm If you set an alarm for a calendar event, the alarm will sound at the specified time. To stop the alarm, tap and hold Stop. Task Learn to create a virtual task list and set alarms to remind yourself of important tasks or set priority.
  • Page 80: Memo

    Memo Learn to record important information to save and view at a later date. › Create a memo Memo. In Menu mode, select Create. Select Enter your memo text and select Select a color to change a background color. Select Save.
  • Page 81: Play A Voice Memo

    When you are finished, select Your memo is saved automatically. To record more voice memos, repeat steps 2-4. › Play a voice memo In Menu mode, select Voice recorder. In a playlist, select a voice memo to play. Control playback with the following keys: Personal information or Save.
  • Page 82: Web

    Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favorite web pages. • You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media. For details, contact your service provider. • The web browser menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider. •...
  • Page 83 Navigate web pages with the following keys: Number Function Bookmark the current web page. Set the brightness of the screen. Move backward or forward to web pages in history. Number Function Access a list of web browser options. Refresh the current web page. Change the view mode.
  • Page 84 While browsing the web page, use the following options: • To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread them apart (move your fingers closer together to zoom out). • To zoom in or out, tap the screen twice. •...
  • Page 85 Option Function Internet Select a connection profile to use profiles for web connections. Cookie Set whether or not to save cookies. options Set the web browser to automatically update subscribed RSS feeds at regular intervals. RSS update Activating the auto update feature increases the amount of data downloaded and may incur additional charges.
  • Page 86: Samsung Apps

    → Select an updated feed. Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of applications to your device. Featuring a wealth of games, news, reference, social networking, widgets, health related applications and more, Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice of mobile RSS feeds.
  • Page 87: Synchronize

    • To use Samsung Apps, your device must be connected to the internet using cellular connection or Wi-Fi. • You may incur additional charges for accessing the internet and downloading applications. • If the widget toolbar is full, downloaded widgets will not be automatically added to the widget toolbar.
  • Page 88: Daily Briefing

    Option Function Enter the web address of the server Sync server to be synchronized. Network Select a connection profile to use for profile synchronization. Save. When you are finished, select › Start synchronization In Menu mode, select Settings Synchronize. Select a synchronization profile. Start sync to start synchronization with the web Select server you have specified.
  • Page 89: Connectivity

    Connectivity • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. •...
  • Page 90: Find And Pair With Other Bluetooth

    To allow other devices to locate your device, select Settings My phone's visibility → → Always on Save. → If you selected Custom, enter duration that your device is visible and select Done. Once the Bluetooth wireless feature is active, select and use the following options: •...
  • Page 91: Wireless Feature

    Once the device is paired with another Bluetooth-enabled device, the device icon will turn green. Select a paired device and use the following options: • To browse files on the paired device, select • To view the service list of the paired device, select Service list.
  • Page 92: Use Remote Sim Mode

    › Print data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Select a file or item, such as a message, calendar event, tasks or image, from an appropriate application or My files. Print via Bluetooth, or select Select → → Print via Bluetooth. →...
  • Page 93: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Learn to use your device’s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network (WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standards. You can connect to the internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available. Your device uses non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries.
  • Page 94 Customize the connection profile of the selected WLAN: Option Function Name View the name of the profile. View the security type of the Security type WLAN AP. View your IP address of the WLAN IP address IP address Customize IP and DNS addresses. type Proxy address Enter the address and port number...
  • Page 95: Allshare

    AllShare Learn to use the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) service that enables you to share media files between DLNA-enabled devices in your home over a WLAN. You must first activate the WLAN feature and add a WLAN profile. p. 92 ►...
  • Page 96 Option Function Sharing Turn on music sharing with other music DLNA-enabled devices. Access point Select a connection profile to use for network DLNA connections. Default Select the default memory location memory for saving downloaded media files. Save When you are finished, select ›...
  • Page 97 › Play others' files on your device Settings In Menu mode, select AllShare. Select next to Play file from server on my phone. Your device automatically searches for DLNA-enabled devices. Select a device as the media server—the one that contains media files. Select a media category and a file.
  • Page 98: Mobile Ap

    Mobile AP Learn about the Mobile AP feature, which sets your device as an wireless AP (Access Point) to connect to the internet on other network devices. In Menu mode, select Settings Mobile AP. Mobile AP on the top to activate the Mobile Select AP feature.
  • Page 99: Gps

    (GPS) receiver. Learn to use navigation and positioning services with GPS. › Launch the Samsung mobile navigator Learn about the Samsung mobile navigator that gives you road guides and information about your location and trip distance. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 100: Tv Connections (Tv Out Mode)

    › Update the GPS functionality Learn to enhance the GPS functionality by downloading GPS data files. You can improve the speed and accuracy of your device's positioning capability. In Menu mode, select Settings Connectivity → Location Advanced GPS. → When you access an application using GPS, GPS data files are automatically downloaded.
  • Page 101: Pc Connections

    Samsung Kies program, and use your device as a wireless modem for a PC. › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website (www. samsungmobile.com). Settings...
  • Page 102 Run Samsung Kies and use wireless connections or copy data and files. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information. › Synchronize with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. Settings In Menu mode, select Media player Set.
  • Page 103: Use Your Device As A Wireless Modem

    Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. Open the folder to view files. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. To disconnect the device from the PC, click the USB device icon on the Windows task bar and click the option to safely remove the mass storage...
  • Page 104: Tools

    Tools Clock Learn to set and control alarms, and world clocks. You can also use the stopwatch and count-down timer. › Set a new alarm Clock In Menu mode, select → Create. Select Set alarm details. Set as daily briefing to activate Daily briefing Select right after stopping an alarm.
  • Page 105: Create A World Clock

    › Create a world clock Clock In Menu mode, select → Add. Select Select the text input field and enter the few letters of a city name. To select a city in the world map view, select Map view. Select the city name you want. To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2-4.
  • Page 106: Calculator

    Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. Calculator. In Menu mode, select Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. Rotate the device to landscape view to use the scientific calculator.
  • Page 107: My Accounts

    Next. Select an interval to synchronize data with your accounts and select Set. Samsung account is a user account to access to Samsung's smartphone services, such as Samsung Apps and Samsung Dive. You can sign up Samsung account easily in My accounts.
  • Page 108: My Files

    If you are a premium user, you can configure settings for peak schedules to synchronize data. In Menu mode, select My accounts. Select Push sync. Set the peak days and peak hours and select Select the dot next to Push sync. My files Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images, videos, music, sound clips, and other types of files stored...
  • Page 109 › View a file My files In Menu mode, select → Folders or files on the memory card are indicated by a memory card icon. Select a folder a file. → • Images, you can view photos you have captured and images you have downloaded or received from other sources.
  • Page 110 › Print an image You can print your jpg images with a USB connection or the Bluetooth wireless feature. You can also send the images with message, email, or Bluetooth. Print an image using a USB connection Connect your device to a PictBridge-enabled printer with a PC data cable.
  • Page 111: Edit An Image

    › Edit an image Edit images and apply fun effects. Adjust an image My files In Menu mode, select → Edit. Select → Rotate the device counterclockwise to landscape view. The image editor interface appears only in the landscape orientation. Adjust Select an adjustment option (brightness and...
  • Page 112: Edit A Video

    Transform the image as you desired. • To resize the image, move the scroll bar to a size and select Save. • To rotate or flip the image, select an orientation Apply. • To crop the image, draw a rectangle over the area to crop and select Apply.
  • Page 113 To delete images or videos, select To rearrange images or videos, tap and hold an item and move it to the location you want. To add text between images or videos, select Add text. Enter the text you want and select Move or resize the added text and select To change the text attribute or color, select Edit text.
  • Page 114 Split a video Import a video. Split. Select a video → Select to start playback. Move to the point where you want to divide the file into two clips. Done. Select Insert a transition effect between the clips. Save the edited video with a new file name. Apply an effect to a video Import a video.
  • Page 115: Smart Search

    Enter a keyword and tap to update the search results. Select the data you want to access. Tools › Search on the Samsung Mobile Site In Menu mode, select content. Select the text input field. Enter a keyword and tap Phone.
  • Page 116: Settings

    Settings Access the Settings menu Settings. In Menu mode, select Select a setting category and select an option. Customize the setting and select Offline mode Disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. Connectivity • Bluetooth : Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over a distance.
  • Page 117: Sound Profiles

    • Network : Access or alter the following settings to control how your device selects and connects to networks. Select network : Set the network selection method to automatic or manual. Network mode : Select a network band. Connections : Set up connection profiles to use for network features.
  • Page 118: Display And Light

    Alert tone: Select a ringtone to use if you set the device to alert you to incoming messages by playing a melody. Using the slider at the bottom, adjust the volume level for the message ringtone. • System: Adjust the volume level for system sounds. Display and light Access and alter the following settings to control the display and usage of the light on your device.
  • Page 119: Date And Time

    Overturning (Etiquette pause): Activate the etiquette pause feature that allows you to mute all device sounds by placing the device face down. Putting down (Speaker call) : Activate the motion speakerphone feature that allows you to activate the speaker by placing the device on a flat surface during a call.
  • Page 120: Menu And Widgets

    Menu and widgets • Adaptive menu order: Set the icons on the main menu screen to change locations automatically. • Widget Widget profiles : Select a connection profile to use for widgets. Downloaded widgets : View the list of the downloaded widgets.
  • Page 121 Answering mode : Set how to answer calls— either by pressing [ ] or by pressing any key—or set the device to answer automatically after a specified period (available only when a headset is connected). Call status tones : Activate or deactivate connection, minute minder, or call disconnect tones.
  • Page 122 › Messages Customize the settings for messaging features. • General settings Keep a copy : Set whether or not to save a copy of messages. Delete by folder : Select a message folder to delete. Auto delete : Set whether or not to delete messages automatically.
  • Page 123 Receiving options Download Type: Set how to download new multimedia messages. Send read report: Set the network to inform senders when you read messages. Send delivery report: Set the network to inform you when your messages are delivered. Allow anonymous: Set whether or not to receive messages from unknown senders.
  • Page 124 My channels : Select your favorite channels. Language : Select the languages of broadcast messages. • Voice mail number : Enter the name and center address for the voice mail. › Email • Email accounts : View, set up, or delete email accounts. •...
  • Page 125 • Receiving options Email size : Select a maximum size allowed for messages. Send read report : Set the network to inform senders when you read messages. Load remote images : Set to load images included in the email body. •...
  • Page 126: Media Player

    Samsung Apps. • Network profiles : Select a network connection profile preset by your service provider to use Samsung Apps or download applications from Samsung Apps. If a connection profile is not preset, contact your service provider for detailed settings.
  • Page 127: Security

    › Social network profiles • Select a connection profile to use for community websites. › Installation settings • Default installation location : Select the default memory location to install new applications. Security Access and alter the following settings to secure your device and data: •...
  • Page 128: Reset

    • Memory card details : When a memory card is inserted, access details about your memory card. You can also format the memory card or change the memory card’s name. Formatting a memory card will permanently erase all selected data from the card. •...
  • Page 129: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is Password enabled, you must enter the password you set for the device.
  • Page 130: Calls Are Being Dropped

    • If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your local Samsung Service Center. Calls are being dropped When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose your connection to the network. Move to another area and try again.
  • Page 131 Others cannot hear you speaking on a call • Ensure that you are not 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 •...
  • Page 132 Samsung Service Center. Error messages appear when launching the FM radio The FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device uses the headset cable as an antenna. Without a headset connected, the FM radio will be unable to receive radio stations.
  • Page 133 Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a number of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: • Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or deleting files from your device.
  • Page 134: Safety And Usage Information

    Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
  • Page 135: Avoid Interference With Pacemakers

    • Never dispose of batteries or devices in a fire. Follow all local regulations when disposing of used batteries or devices. • Never place batteries or devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.
  • Page 136: Safety Precautions

    Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hand and face. Bring the device to a Samsung Service Center to replace the screen. Damage caused by careless handling will void your manufacturer’s warranty.
  • Page 137 • Extreme temperatures can cause the deformation of the device and reduce the charging capacity and life of your device and batteries. • Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and - terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage.
  • Page 138: Important Usage Information

    Important usage information Use your device in the normal position Avoid contact with your device’s internal antenna. Allow only qualified personnel to service your device Allowing non-qualified personnel to service your device may result in damage to your device and will void your manufacturer’s warranty.
  • Page 139: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    By automatically emitting lower levels when possible, your device reduces your overall exposure to RF energy. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung mobile device website. Safety and usage information Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical &...
  • Page 140: Correct Disposal Of Batteries In This Product

    “THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS. ” SAMSUNG DOES NOT WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY, FOR ANY PURPOSE. SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED...
  • Page 141 Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Samsung has no control. Without limiting the generality of this disclaimer, Samsung expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for any interruption or suspension of any content or service made available through this device.

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