Samsung YP-G70 User Manual

YP-G70

user manual

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Thank you for purchasing this Samsung YP-G70. This device will provide you with 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.

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•Please read all safety precautions and this manual carefully before using your device to ensure safe and proper use.

•The descriptions in this manual are based on the default settings of your device.

•Images and screenshots used in this user manual may differ in appearance from the actual product.

•Content in this user manual may differ from the product, or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. Refer to www.samsung.com for the latest version of the user manual.

•Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service provider.

•Formatting and delivery of this user manual is based on Google Android operating systems and may vary depending on the user’s operating system.

•Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by third-party applications.

•Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by user editing of registry settings.

•You may upgrade your mobile device’s software by accessing www.samsung.com.

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•Sound sources, wallpapers, and images provided in this device are licenced for limited use between Samsung and their respective owners. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an

infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user.

•Please keep this manual for future reference.

Instructional icons

Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:

Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Caution—situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment

Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information

►Refer to—pages with related information; for example: ►p.12 (represents“see page 12”)

→Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Idle mode, open the application list and select

Settings → About device (represents Settings, followed by About device)

[ ] Square brackets—device keys; for example: [] (represents the Power/Lock key)

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Copyright

Copyright © 2011 Samsung Electronics

This user manual is protected under international copyright laws.

No part of this user manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics.

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•SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.

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•Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

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•Windows Media Player® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

•Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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• DivX®, DivX Certified®, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under licence.

•All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO

DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video.

DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium content.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND

This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration.

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Contents
Assembling ............................................	10
Unpack .................................................................	10
Charge the battery ............................................	11
Insert a memory card (optional) ....................	13
Getting started .....................................	16
Turn your device on and off ............................	16
Get to know your device ..................................	16
Use the touch screen ........................................	19
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys ..	20
Get to know the idle screen ............................	20

Access applications ...........................................	22
Customise your device .....................................	24
Enter text .............................................................	27
Download applications from Android
Market ..................................................................	30
Download files from the web .........................	31
Synchronise data ...............................................	31
Communication ....................................	33
Qik Video .............................................................	33
Google Mail .........................................................	33
Email .....................................................................	35

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Talk ........................................................................	37
Social Hub ...........................................................	38
Entertainment .......................................	39
Camera .................................................................	39
Video ....................................................................	47
Gallery ..................................................................	48
Music ....................................................................	50
FM radio ...............................................................	53
Personal information ...........................	55
Contacts ...............................................................	55
Calendar ..............................................................	58

Memo ...................................................................	59
Voice Recorder ...................................................	60
Web .........................................................	61
Internet ................................................................	61
Maps .....................................................................	64
Latitude ................................................................	66
Places ....................................................................	67
Navigation ...........................................................	67
Google Search ....................................................	68
YouTube ...............................................................	68
Samsung Apps ...................................................	70
Market ..................................................................	70

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Connectivity ..........................................	71
Bluetooth ............................................................	71
Wi-Fi ......................................................................	73
AllShare ................................................................	75
PC connections ..................................................	77
VPN connections ...............................................	79
Tools ........................................................	82
Alarm/Clock ........................................................	82
Calculator ............................................................	84
Mini Diary ............................................................	84
My Files ................................................................	85

Task manager .....................................................	86
ThinkFree Office .................................................	87
Voice Search .......................................................	88
Settings ..................................................	89
Access the Settings menu ...............................	89
Wireless and network .......................................	89
Sound ...................................................................	90
Display .................................................................	90
Location and security .......................................	91
Applications ........................................................	92
Accounts and sync ............................................	93

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Privacy ..................................................................	93
SD card and device storage ............................	93
Locale and text ...................................................	94
Voice input and output ....................................	95
Accessibility ........................................................	96
Date and time .....................................................	96
About device ......................................................	96
Troubleshooting ...................................	97
Safety precautions .............................	101
Index .....................................................	110

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Assembling

Unpack

Check your product box for the following items:

•Mobile device

•Travel adapter (charger)

•PC data cable

•Headset

•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.

•The items supplied with your device may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider.

•You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

•The supplied accessories perform best for your device.

•Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be compatible with your device.

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Charge the battery

Before using the device for the first time, you must 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. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device.

When your battery is low, the device will emit a warning tone and display a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty. If the battery level becomes too low, the device will automatically power off. Recharge your battery to continue using your device.

››Charge with the travel adapter

1	Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
	multifunction jack.

Connecting the travel adapter improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

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2	Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power
	outlet.

•You can use the device while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.

•While the device is charging, the touch screen may not function due to an unstable power supply. If this happens, unplug the travel adapter from the device.

•While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance.

•If your device is not charging properly, bring your device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.

3 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.

To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in use. The travel adapter does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the travel adapter from the outlet to interrupt the power supply. The travel adapter should remain close to the socket when

in use.

››Charge with the PC data cable

Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.

1	Plug one end (micro-USB) of the PC data cable into the
	multifunction jack.

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2	Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port
	on a PC.
	Depending on the type of PC data cable you are
	using, it may take some time before charging
	begins.
3	When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is
	no longer moving), unplug the PC data cable from the

device and then from the PC.

Insert a memory card (optional)

To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your device accepts microSD™ or

microSDHC™ memory cards with maximum capacities of 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 or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card.

•Your device supports only the FAT file structure for memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with a different file structure, your device will ask you to reformat the memory card.

•Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of memory cards.

•When you insert a memory card in your device, the file directory of the memory card will appear in the mnt/sdcard/external_sd folder.

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Open the cover to the memory card slot on the top of the device.

Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.

Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place.

Close the memory card cover.

››Remove the memory card

Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.

1	In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → SD
2	card and device storage → Unmount SD card.
	Open the cover to the memory card slot on the top of
3	the device.
	Push the memory card gently until it disengages from
4	the device.
	Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
5	Remove the memory card.
6	Close the memory card cover.

Do not remove a memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or device.

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››Format the memory card

Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device.

In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → SD card and device storage → Unmount SD card → Format SD Card → Format SD card → Erase everything.

Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on your device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions.

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Getting started

Turn your device on and off

To turn on your device,

1	Press and hold [ ].
2	If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the
	on-screen instructions to set up your device.

To turn off your device, press and hold [] and select

Power off.

•Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

•To use your device's non-network services only,

switch to Flight mode. Press and hold [] and select Flight mode.

Get to know your device

››Device layout

Memory card slot

Front camera lens

Earpiece

Touch screen

Home key

Back key

Menu key

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››Keys

		Rear camera lens	Key	Function
				Turn on the device (press and
	Power/Lock key	Flashbulb	Power/	hold); Access the quick menus
			Lock	(press and hold); Lock the touch
	Volume key			screen.
		Speaker		Open a list of options available on
			Menu
				the current screen; Open the quick
		Back cover		search bar (press and hold).
				Return to the idle screen; Open
			Home	the list of recent applications
	Speaker			(press and hold).
			Back	Return to the previous screen.
	Multifunction jack		Volume	Adjust the device’s volume.
		Headset jack
	Mouthpiece

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››Indicator icons

Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider.

Icon Definition

WLAN activated

Bluetooth activated

Bluetooth headset connected

GPS activated

Synchronised with the web

Uploading data

Downloading data

Connected to PC

New email message

Icon	Definition
	Alarm activated
	Event notification
	Silent mode activated
	Flight mode activated
	Vibration mode activated
	Music playback in progress
	Music playback paused
	FM radio turned on in the background
	Error occurred or caution required
	Battery power level
10:00	Current time

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Use the touch screen

Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen.

•To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use sharp tools.

•Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.

•Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with water. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

•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. The touch screen will not react to touches of sharp tools, such as a stylus or pen.

Control your touch screen with the following actions:

•Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a menu, option, or application.

•Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds to open a pop-up option list.

•Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to move to items on lists.

•Drag and drop: Tap and hold your finger on an item, and then drag your finger to move the item.

•Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom in or out while viewing photos or web pages.

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•Your device turns off the touch screen when you do not use the device for a specified period.

•You can adjust the backlight time. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Display → Screen timeout.

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 [ ]. To unlock, turn on the screen by pressing [ ] or the Home key and then flick the grey window with your finger.

Get to know the idle screen

When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen. From the idle screen, you can view your device’s status and access applications.

The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen.

››Add items to the idle screen

You can customise the idle screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To add items to the idle screen,

1	Press [ ] → Add or tap and hold the empty area on
2	the idle screen.
	Select the item category → an item:
	• Widgets: Add widgets. Widgets are small

applications that provide convenient functions and information on your idle screen.

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•Shortcuts: Add shortcuts to items, such as applications, bookmarks, and contacts.

•Folders: Create a new folder or add folders for your contacts.

•Wallpapers: Set a background image.

››Move items on the idle screen

1	Tap and hold an item to move until the item appears
2	grey.
	Drag the item to the location you want.
››Remove items from the idle screen
1	Tap and hold an item to remove.
2	The trash bin appears at the bottom of the idle screen.
	Drag the item to the trash bin.
3	When the item turns red, release the item.

››Use the shortcuts panel

In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator icons area and drag your finger down to open the shortcuts panel. You can activate or deactivate wireless connection features and access a list of notifications, such as new email messages, upcoming events, and processing status. To hide the list, drag the bottom of the list up.

From the shortcuts panel, you can use the following options:

•Wi-Fi: Activate or deactivate the WLAN connection feature. ►p. 73

•Bluetooth: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless connection feature. ►p. 71

•GPS: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.

•Sound: Activate or deactivate Silent mode.

•Auto rotation: Activate or deactivate the auto rotation.

Available options may vary depending on your region or service provider.

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››Add or remove panels to the idle screen

You can add or remove panels of the idle screen to organise widgets according to your preferences and needs.

1 In Idle mode, press [] → Edit.

You can also place your two fingers on the screen and pinch to switch to Edit mode.

2 Add or remove panels by using the following features:

•To remove a panel, tap and hold the thumbnail of a panel and drag it to the trash bin at the bottom of the screen.

•To change the order of the panels, tap and hold the thumbnail of a panel and drag it to the location you want.

3 When you are finished, press [].

Access applications

To access your device’s applications,

1	In Idle mode, select Applications to access the
2	application list.
	Scroll left or right to another application screen.
3	Select an application.

•When you use applications provided by Google, you must have a Google account. If you do not have a Google account, sign up for a Google account.

•You can add a shortcut to an application by tapping and holding the application icon from the application list. You can move the icon to the location you want on the idle screen.

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4	Press [ ] to return to the previous screen; Press the
	Home key to return to the idle screen.

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 → Display → Auto-rotate screen.

››Organise applications

You can reorganise the applications in the application list by changing their order or grouping them into categories to suit your preferences and needs.

1	In the application list, press [ ] → Edit.
2	Tap and hold an application.

3	Drag the application icon to the location you want.
	You can move an application icon to another main
4	menu screen.
	Press [ ] → Save.
To change the order of the main menu screens,
1	In the application list, place your two fingers on the
2	screen and pinch.
	Tap and hold the thumbnail of a screen and drag it to
	the location you want.
››Access recent applications
1	Press and hold the Home key to open the list of
2	applications you have accessed recently.
	Select an application to access.

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››Use the task manager

Your device is a multitasking device. It can run more than one application at the same time. However, multitasking may cause hang-ups, freezing, memory problems, or additional power consumption. To avoid these problems, end unnecessary programs using the task manager.

1	In Idle mode, open the application list and select Task
	manager → Active applications.
	The list of all the applications currently running on
2	your device appears.
	To close an application, select Exit.
	To close all active applications, select Exit all.

Customise your device

Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences.

››Set the current time and date

1	In Idle mode, open the application list and select
2	Settings → Date and time.
	Set the time and date and change other options.

››Turn on or off the touch tone

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings

→ Sound → Audible selection.

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››Adjust the volume of the device

Press the Volume key up or down to adjust the device volume.

››Switch to Silent mode

To mute or unmute your device, do one of the following:

•Open the shortcuts panel from the top of the screen and select Sound.

•Press and hold [] and select Silent mode.

You can set the device to alert you to various events in Silent mode. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Sound → Vibrate → Always or Only in silent mode. When you switch to Silent mode, will appear in place of .

››Activate animation for switching windows

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings

→ Display → Animation → Some animations or All animations.

››Select a wallpaper for the idle screen

1	In Idle mode, press [ ] → Wallpaper → an option.
2	Select an image.
3	Select Save or Set wallpaper.

Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device.

››Adjust the brightness of the display

1	In Idle mode, open the application list and select
	Settings → Display → Brightness.

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2	Drag the slider to adjust the level of brightness.
3	Select OK.

The brightness level of the display will affect how quickly the device consumes battery power.

››Set a screen lock

You can lock the touch screen with an unlock pattern or password to prevent unauthorised people from using the device without your permission.

•Once you set a screen lock, your device will require an unlock code each time you turn it on or unlock the touch screen.

•If you forget your pattern or password, bring your device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.

•Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security codes or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.

Set an unlock pattern

1	In Idle mode, open the application list and select
	Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock
2	→ Pattern.
	See the on-screen instructions and example patterns
3	and select Next (if necessary).
	Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at
4	least 4 dots.
	Select Continue.
5	Draw the pattern again to confirm.
6	Select Confirm.

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Set an unlock password

1	In Idle mode, open the application list and select
	Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock
2	→ Password.
	Enter a new password (alphanumeric) and select
3	Continue.
	Enter the password again and select OK.

Enter text

You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen.

You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages. ►p. 94

››Change the keyboard type

You can change the keyboard type. Tap and hold the text input field and select Input method → a keyboard type.

››Enter text using the Samsung keypad

1	Select → Portrait keypad types and select a text
	input method.
	You can select one of key input methods (QWERTY or
2	3x4 keypads) or handwriting input methods.
	Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing
	on the screen.

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You can also use the following keys:

1	4
2	5
3	6
	7

Number Function

1Change case.

2Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode.

Number Function

Enter text by voice; This icon is available only when you activate the voice input feature for the Samsung keypad.

3• This feature is available only when the wireless connection is active.

•This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language.

4Clear your input.

5Start a new line.

6Access the keypad settings; Change the text input method (tap and hold).

Insert a space; Insert a period (double-tap); Change the input language (scroll left or

7right).

Functions of this key may vary depending on your service provider.

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2

3

4

5

6

7

In the handwriting modes, you can use the following gestures:

Function Gesture

Space

Enter

Backspace

If you have text input keyboards downloaded from the web, you can change the keypad type. Tap and hold the text input field and select Input method → a keypad type.

››Copy and paste text

While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications.

Place the cursor where you want to start. Tap and hold the text input field.

Select Select text from the option list. Tap on the place where you want to end. Tap and hold the highlighted text.

Select Copy to copy, or Cut to cut the text onto the clipboard.

In another application, tap and hold the text input field.

8 Select Paste to insert the text from the clipboard into the text field.

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Download applications from Android Market

Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications. Android Market provides you an easy and quick way to shop for games and mobile applications.

•This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

•Your device will save user files from downloaded applications to the internal memory.

››Install an application

1	In Idle mode, open the application list and select
2	Market.
	Select Accept when the terms and conditions appear.

3	Select an item category → an item.
4	Select Install (for free items) or Buy.

If you select Install, select OK to download the item immediately.

If you select Buy, you need to enter your credit card information. Follow the on-screen instructions.

››Uninstall an application

1	From the Android Market home screen, press [ ] →
2	Downloads.
	Select the item you want to delete.
3	Select Uninstall → OK.

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