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Some of the 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 website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your PC.
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Thank you for purchasing this Samsung YP-G1. This device Refer to www.samsung.com for the latest version of the will provide you with entertainment based on Samsung’s user manual.
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Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an ► Refer to—pages with related information; for infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for example: p.12 (represents “see page 12”) ► such copyright infringement by the user.
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Contents Assembling ........... Use the touch screen ........20 Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys .. 21 Unpack ..............10 Get to know the idle screen ......21 Install the battery ..........11 Access applications .......... 23 Charge the battery ........... 12 Customise your device ........
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Communication ........Personal information ......Qik Video ............. 37 Contacts .............. 59 Google Mail ............37 Calendar .............. 62 Email ..............39 Memo ..............63 Talk ............... 41 Voice Recorder ........... 64 Entertainment ........Web ............Camera ..............42 Internet ............... 65 Videos ..............
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Accounts and sync ..........95 Privacy ..............95 SD card and device storage ......95 Locale and text ..........95 Voice input and output ........97 Accessibility ............98 Date and time ............ 98 About device ............98 Troubleshooting ........Safety precautions ......
Accessories other than the supplied ones may not • Battery be compatible with your device. • Travel adapter (charger) • Quick start guide Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. Assembling...
Install the battery Insert the battery. To install the battery, If the device is on, press and hold [ ] to turn it off. Remove the back cover. Replace the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.
You can charge the device with the provided travel adapter multifunction jack. or by connecting the device to a PC with a PC data cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device.
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The travel lifespan or performance. adapter should remain close to the socket when in use. • If your device is not charging properly, bring your device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. Assembling...
Plug one end (micro-USB) of the PC data cable into the type). multifunction jack. Samsung uses approved industry standards for Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port memory cards, but some brands may not be fully on a PC.
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• Your device supports only the FAT file structure for Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with locks in place. a different file structure, your device will ask you to Replace the back cover.
Attach a hand strap (optional) Remove the memory card. Replace the back cover. Remove the back cover. Do not remove a memory card while the device is Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over transferring or accessing information, as this could the small projection.
Getting started Get to know your device › Device layout Turn your device on and off Proximity sensor Front camera lens To turn on your device, Press and hold [ Light sensor Earpiece If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the Volume key on-screen instructions to set up your device.
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› Keys Multifunction jack Headset jack Function Turn the device on or off (press Power/ Rear camera lens and hold); Lock or unlock the Speaker Lock touch screen. Open a list of options available on Power/Lock key Menu the current screen; Open the quick search bar (press and hold).
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› Indicator icons Icon Definition Icons shown on the display may vary depending on Alarm activated your region. Event notification Icon Definition Silent mode activated WLAN activated Flight mode activated Bluetooth activated Vibration mode activated Bluetooth headset connected Music playback in progress GPS activated Music playback paused Synchronised with the web...
Use the touch screen • For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your device. Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or • Your touch screen has a layer that detects small perform functions.
Get to know the idle screen • Your device turns off the touch screen when you do not use the device for a specified period. When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle • You can adjust the backlight time. In Idle mode, screen.
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› Remove items from the idle screen Select the item category an item: → • Widgets : Add widgets. Widgets are small Tap and hold an item to remove. applications that provide convenient functions and The trash bin appears at the bottom of the idle screen. information on your idle screen.
• Bluetooth : Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless Add or remove panels by using the following features: connection feature. p. 76 ► • To remove a panel, tap and hold the thumbnail of a • : Activate or deactivate the GPS feature. panel and drag it to the trash bin at the bottom of the screen.
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› Organise applications Select an application. • When you use applications provided by Google, You can reorganise the applications in the application list you must have a Google account. If you do not by changing their order or grouping them into categories have a Google account, sign up for a Google to suit your preferences and needs.
› Customise your device Access recent applications Press and hold the Home key to open the list of Get more from your device by customising it to match your applications you have accessed recently. preferences. Select an application to access. ›...
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Save or Set wallpaper. Select You can set the device to alert you to various events Samsung is not responsible for any use of default in Silent mode. In Idle mode, open the application images or wallpapers provided on your device.
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Brightness. → → • If you forget your pattern or password, bring your device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Clear the check box next to Automatic brightness. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security Drag the slider to adjust the level of brightness.
Enter a new password (alphanumeric) and select input field and select Input method a keyboard type. → Continue. (Chinese keypad or Samsung keypad) Enter the password again and select › Enter text using the Chinese keypad Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on the screen.
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You can also use the following keys: Number Function Clear your input. Start a new line. Enter frequently used symbols. Insert a space. To change the text input mode, select and select Number Function Chinese input mode an input mode. You can use the →...
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Mode Function Mode Function Select appropriate virtual keys to Select appropriate virtual keys to enter cangjies. enter strokes. Scroll left or right until the Scroll left or right until the Cangjie 3*4 Stroke character you want appears. character you want appears. Select the character.
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› Enter text using the Samsung keypad Mode Function Select appropriate keys to enter Portrait keypad types and select a text Select → zhuyins. input method. Select a zhuyin from the list. You can select one of key input methods (QWERTY or 3*4 BPMF 3x4 keypads) or handwriting input methods.
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Enter text by voice; This icon is available only right). when you activate the voice input feature Functions of this key may vary for the Samsung keypad. depending on your service provider. This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input If you have text input keyboards downloaded from language.
› Download applications from Copy and paste text Android Market While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications. Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality Place the cursor where you want to start. can be extended by installing additional applications.
Download files from the web Select an item category an item. → Select Install (for free items) or Buy. When you download files or web applications from the If you select Install, select OK to download the item web, your device saves them in a memory card. immediately.
Synchronise data Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. You can synchronise data with various web servers and For online community services, such as Facebook or back up or restore your data. MySpace, enter your user name and password and Once the synchronisation is completed, your device stays select Log in.
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› Synchronise data manually In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Accounts and sync. → Select an account. Press [ Sync now. Your device will start → synchronising the data you set for synchronisation. Getting started...
Communication Google Mail ™ You can retrieve new email messages from Google Mail to your Inbox. When you access this application, the Inbox Qik Video screen appears. The total number of unread messages displays in the title bar and unread messages display in You can make live video calls and share your videos with bold.
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• Enter a name or address in the recipient field. To add a star to the message, select • Preview. To save it to your To view an attachment, select Enter a subject and message. memory card, select Download. To attach an image file, press [ Attach a file.
Add a star to a message Enter your email address and password. Select Next (for general email accounts) or Manual From the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message. setup (for other company email accounts). Add star. The star icon next to the message is Select Follow the on-screen instructions.
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› View an email message Select Contacts. You can enter an email address manually or select one When you open an email account, you can view previously from the logs or contact groups by selecting another retrieved emails offline or connect to the email server to option.
• To move the message to another folder, press [ Press [ Add friend. → → Move to. Enter an email address of the friend and select Send • To load images from the message, press [ Show → invitation. pictures.
Entertainment › Capture a photo In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. Camera Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary can take photos at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels adjustments.
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Number Function Number Function Check the camera status and settings. Capture a photo. • : Resolution View the photo you captured last. • : Exposure metre type • : GPS activated Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. •...
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› › Capture a photo by using preset Capture a photo in Smile shot mode options for various scenes Your camera can recognise people’s faces and help you take photos of their smiling faces. Your camera provides you with predefined settings for various scenes.
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› › Capture a series of photos Capture a panoramic photo You can easily take a series of photos of moving subjects. You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama This is useful when you are photographing children at play shooting mode.
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› Capture a combined photo Select to take the first photo. The half of the first photo appears as a transparent You can take two photos with the same background and guide for the next photo. then combine the left and right halves of each photo into one photo.
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Select Action shot. Make any necessary adjustments. → Make any necessary adjustments. Select to take a photo › Select to capture the first photo. Customise camera settings Move the device to follow the moving subject. Before taking a photo, select to access the →...
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Option Function Setting Function Apply a special effect, such as sepia or Set the camera to include location Effects black and white tones. information for your photos. To improve GPS signals, avoid Adjust the sensitivity of the camera shooting in locations where the imaging sensor.
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Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Number Function Select to switch to the camcorder. Check the camcorder status and settings. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary • : Length of video that can adjustments. be recorded (according to available memory) •...
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› Customise camcorder settings Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. The zoom function may be unavailable when Before recording a video, select to access the → recording in the highest resolution. following options: Select to start recording. Option Function Select...
Videos Before recording a video, select to access the → following settings: Learn to use the video player to play various kinds of Setting Function videos. The video player supports the following file formats: 3gp, mp4, avi, wmv, flv, mkv, rm (Codec: MPEG4, Display the guidelines on the Guidelines H.263, Sorenson H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX/XviD, Realvideo).
Gallery Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Control playback with the following icons: Learn to view photos and play videos saved on your device and memory card. Icon Function › Change a ratio of the video screen. Supported file formats Select a sound effect.
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› View a photo • To delete a photo, select Menu Delete. → • Menu More and To use additional features, select → In Idle mode, open the application list and select select one of the following options: Gallery. Details : View photo details.
• Download from the wireless web. p. 66 ► the music player. The music player supports the following • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies. file formats: mp3, ogg, aac. p. 82 ► • Receive via Bluetooth.
› Play music Icon Function After transferring music files to your device or memory Restart playback or skip backward; Scan card, backward in a file (tap and hold). Pause playback; Select to resume Music. In Idle mode, select playback. Select a music category a music file.
› Create a playlist Adjust the following settings to customise your music player: Music. In Idle mode, select Option Function Select a music category a music file. → SoundAlive Select a sound effect. Add to playlist Create playlist. Press [ →...
FM radio Control the FM radio with the following keys: Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna. › Listen to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device.
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› Add a radio station to the favourites list Number Function Add the current radio station to the Plug a headset into the device. favourites list. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Turn the FM radio on or off. radio.
Personal information Enter contact information. To add a new item, select . To delete an item, select Contacts Save to add the contact to memory. Select › Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or Find a contact business contacts.
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› Create your namecard In Idle mode, open the application list and select Contacts. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Get friends. Press [ → Contacts. Select an account. Press [ My profile. → › Enter your own personal details. Create a group of contacts Save.
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› Import or export contacts To export contacts from your device to a memory card, To import contact files (in vcf format) from a memory card In Idle mode, open the application list and select to your device, Contacts. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Press [ Import/Export Export to Internal...
› Calendar View events To change the calendar view, Learn to create and manage daily, weekly or monthly events, and set alarms to remind yourself of important In Idle mode, open the application list and select events. Calendar. To use the calendar application, you need to sign in Select a view mode from the top of the calendar.
Memo Select an event to view its details. You can send the event to others by pressing [ Learn to record important information to save and view at Send via an option. → → a later date. › Stop an event alarm ›...
› View memos Select Record to start recording. Speak into the microphone. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Memo. When you are finished recording a memo, select Stop. Select a memo to view its details. Your memo is saved automatically. •...
› Browse web pages Internet to launch a specified In Idle mode, select Web services require a data connection. Contact your homepage. operator to choose the best data plan. To access a specific web page, select the URL input field, enter the web address of the web page, and select Internet Navigate web pages with the following keys:...
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• To adjust the brightness of the screen, press [ → Number Function Brightness setting. This feature may be unavailable Enter the web address of a web page depending on your region. to access. • Refresh. To reload the current web page, press [ →...
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• To view the download history, press [ More From the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark and use → → Downloads. the following options: • To customise browser settings, press [ More → → • To open the web page in the current window, select Settings.
› Access the frequently visited pages or • in poor weather • the recent history around high voltage or electromagnetic fields Do not touch the internal antenna area or cover this Internet. In Idle mode, select area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions.
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› Search for a specific location Adjust the following settings to activate location services: In Idle mode, open the application list and select Option Function Maps. The map will display your current location. Use wireless Set to use WLAN network for networks finding your location.
› Latitude Get directions to a specific destination In Idle mode, open the application list and select Learn to share your location with your friends and view ™ Maps. friends’ locations via Google Latitude Press [ Directions. → In Idle mode, open the application list and select Latitude.
Places Navigation Learn to search for a place around you. Learn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show your destination with voice guidance. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
YouTube • Contacts : Select your destination from addresses of your contacts. Learn to view and upload videos via YouTube. • Starred Places : Select your destination from the list This feature may be unavailable depending on your of your starred places. region or service provider.
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› Upload videos Control playback with the following keys: In Idle mode, open the application list and select YouTube. Press [ Upload and select a video. Skip to 8. → If you want to upload new videos, select to turn on the camera.
This feature may be unavailable depending on your networking, navigation, health related applications and region or service provider. more, Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice of mobile experience. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Market.
Connectivity • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. • Always ensure that you share and receive data Bluetooth with devices that are trusted and properly secured.
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› › Find and pair with other Bluetooth- Send data using the Bluetooth wireless enabled devices feature In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select a file or item, such as a contact, memo, or media Settings Wireless and network Bluetooth file, from an appropriate application or My Files.
› Activate the WLAN feature When prompted, enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select OK (if necessary). In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and network Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi. Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive Select →...
› Add a WLAN manually In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and network Wi-Fi settings. → → In Idle mode, open the application list and select WPS button connection. Select Settings Wireless and network Wi-Fi settings →...
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› Customise DLNA settings for sharing Option Function media files Access point Select a connection profile to use network for DLNA connections. To allow other DLNA-enabled devices to access media files on your device, you must activate media sharing. Upload from Set whether or not to accept the other devices upload from other devices.
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› Play files of one device on the other Select a player—the one that will play the media file. Playback begins at the selected player. device Control playback using icons of your device. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Playback may be buffered, depending on the AllShare.
Connect with Samsung Kies memory. Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website If you want to transfer files from or to a memory card, (www.samsung.com/kies).
› Set up VPN connections Copy files from the PC to the device or memory card. When you are finished, select Turn Off. In Idle mode, open the application list and select To disconnect the device from the PC, click the Settings Wireless and network VPN settings...
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› Connect to a private network Option Function Enable L2TP Set to use the L2TP secret In Idle mode, open the application list and select secret password. Settings Wireless and network VPN settings. → → Set L2TP secret Enter the L2TP secret password. Select a private network to connect.
Tools › Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • To stop the alarm, drag right until it reaches the dot. Alarm/Clock • To repeat the alarm after a specified length of time, drag left until it reaches the dot. Learn to set and control alarms, and world clocks.
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› Create a world clock Select Lap to record lap times. When you are finished, select Stop. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Alarm/Clock World clock. → Select Reset to clear recorded times. Select Add city or press [ Add.
Calculator Select to close the calculator keypad. The calculation history appears. Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on Clear history. To clear the history, press [ your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. → › Perform the calculation Mini Diary In Idle mode, open the application list and select Learn to keep a photo diary.
My Files Select Tap to add photo and add an image or capture a photo. Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images, Tap to create memo, enter text, and select Select videos, music, sound clips, and other types of files stored Done.
• • To change the view mode, select View by. Storage : View the used and available memory on your device and memory card. • List by. To sort files or folders, select • Help : View help information about extending •...
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Select Activate now Click to activate ThinkFree View and edit the document as desired. → Office. • To zoom in or out, use the two finger zoom; Place your two fingers on the screen and slowly pinch or My Docs. Select spread apart.
Voice Search Learn to use the voice command feature to search for locations and information by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Voice Search. Speak now.
Settings › Wi-Fi settings • Wi-Fi : Turn the WLAN feature on or off. p. 78 ► • Network notification : Set the device to notify you when an open network is available. Access the Settings menu • WPS button connection : Connect to a WLAN using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button.
Sound • Screen lock sounds : Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touch screen. Change the settings for various sounds on your device. • Haptic feedback : Set the device to vibrate when you • Silent mode : Activate the silent mode to mute all touch the keys.
• • Animation : Set the device to display animation when Use GPS satellites : Set to use the GPS satellite for you switch between windows. finding your location. • • Screen timeout : Set the length of time the device waits Use sensor aiding : Set to use sensors to enhance before turning off the display's backlight.
This is for application development. • Samsung Apps : Set to receive notifications for new Applications applications from Samsung Apps. Change the settings for managing installed applications. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. •...
Accounts and sync • Factory data reset : Reset your settings to the factory default values and delete all your data. Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation. SD card and device storage • Background data : Select this setting to use the auto sync feature.
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• Key vibrate : Set the device to vibrate when you touch a key. › Samsung keypad • Prediction : Set the device to predict words according to • Portrait keypad types : Select the default input method, your input and display word suggestions.
• Show hints : Set to show a suggested term or phrase for • Tutorial : Learn how to enter text with the Samsung the voice search feature. keypad. › Text-to-speech settings • Listen to an example : Listen to the spoken text for an example.
Date and time • Always use my settings : Set the device to use the settings you specify in applications rather than the Access and alter the following settings to control how time default settings. and date are displayed on your device: •...
When you are in areas with weak signals or poor • If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area your local Samsung Service Centre. and try again. • You cannot access some options without a subscription.
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Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the device. Your Samsung mobile device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the The battery does not charge properly or the camera application. If you receive error messages when...
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The FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile uses the headset cable as an antenna. Without a headset device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error...
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Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not established when you connect the device to a PC •...
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically Do not touch the power cord with wet hands, or disconnect designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can the charger by pulling on the cord cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
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Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage Do not use your device near a pacemaker • • Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot Avoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker if temperatures.
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• • Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations), near fuels Do not take notes or look up phone numbers. Jotting down a “to do” or chemicals, and at blasting areas. list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from •...
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Do not store your device in hot or cold areas. Use your Do not store your device near or in heaters, microwaves, device at -20 °C to 50 °C hot cooking equipment, or high pressure containers • • Your device can explode if left inside a closed vehicle, as the inside The battery may leak.
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Exposure to loud sounds while driving may distract your • Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using attention and cause an accident. • accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung.
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Do not use the device for anything other than its intended • Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. For service, take your device to a Samsung Avoid disturbing others when using the device in public Service Centre.
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“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...
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Samsung is neither responsible nor liable for customer service related to the content and services. Any question or request for service relating to the content or services should be made directly to the respective content and service providers.