Samsung Beam User Manual

GT-I8530

user manual

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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.

Read me first

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

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

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

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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/hk for the latest version of the user
manual.

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

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

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

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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or
incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or
modified operating system software. Attempting to
customise the operating system may cause your device or
applications to work improperly.

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You may upgrade your mobile device’s software by
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Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other
contents 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.

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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

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→

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 phone (represents Settings, followed by

About phone)

[ ] Square brackets—device keys; for example: [

(represents the Menu key)

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Copyright

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or storing in any information storage and retrieval system,
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Contents

Assembling ............................................................. 10

Unpack .................................................................................... 10

Install the SIM or USIM card ............................................... 11

Install the battery ................................................................. 12

Charge the battery ............................................................... 13

Insert a memory card (optional) ....................................... 16

Getting started ....................................................... 19

Turn your device on and off ............................................... 19

Get to know your device ..................................................... 20

Use the touch screen ........................................................... 26

Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys ..................... 27

Get to know the idle screen ............................................... 27

Access applications .............................................................. 30

Customise your device ........................................................ 32

Enter text ................................................................................ 37

Download applications from Play Shop ......................... 44

Download files from the web ............................................ 45

Synchronise data .................................................................. 46

Communication ..................................................... 48

Calling ..................................................................................... 48

Messaging .............................................................................. 54

Google Mail ............................................................................ 56

Email ........................................................................................ 58

Talk ........................................................................................... 60

ChatON .................................................................................... 61

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Messenger .............................................................................. 61

Google+ .................................................................................. 62

Social Hub .............................................................................. 62

Entertainment ........................................................ 63

Camera .................................................................................... 63

Video player ........................................................................... 73

Gallery ..................................................................................... 74

Photo editor ........................................................................... 77

Music player ........................................................................... 78

FM radio .................................................................................. 81

Game Hub .............................................................................. 84

Personal information ............................................ 85

Contacts .................................................................................. 85

Calendar ................................................................................. 89

Task .......................................................................................... 91

Memo ...................................................................................... 91

Voice recorder ....................................................................... 93

Web .......................................................................... 94

Internet ................................................................................... 94

Maps ........................................................................................ 97

Latitude ................................................................................... 99

Places ....................................................................................... 99

Navigation ............................................................................ 100

YouTube ................................................................................ 101

Samsung Apps .................................................................... 102

Play Shop (Play Store) ........................................................ 103

News & Weather .................................................................. 103

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Contents

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Connectivity ......................................................... 105

Bluetooth .............................................................................. 105

Wi-Fi ....................................................................................... 107

Wi-Fi Direct ........................................................................... 109

AllShare ................................................................................. 110

Mobile network sharing ................................................... 113

GPS ......................................................................................... 114

PC connections ................................................................... 115

VPN connections ................................................................ 117

Tools ....................................................................... 120

Clock ...................................................................................... 120

Calculator ............................................................................. 122

Downloads ........................................................................... 123

Mini diary ............................................................................. 124

My files .................................................................................. 125

Polaris Office ........................................................................ 125

Projector ............................................................................... 127

Search .................................................................................... 130

SIM Toolkit ............................................................................ 131

Task manager ...................................................................... 131

Voice command .................................................................. 132

Voice Search ......................................................................... 132

Voice talk .............................................................................. 133

Settings .................................................................. 134

Access the Settings menu ................................................ 134

Wireless and network ........................................................ 134

Call .......................................................................................... 136

Sound .................................................................................... 138

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Display .................................................................................. 139

Power saving mode ........................................................... 139

Location and security ........................................................ 140

Applications ......................................................................... 141

Accounts and sync .............................................................. 142

Motion ................................................................................... 143

Privacy ................................................................................... 143

Storage .................................................................................. 144

Language and keyboard .................................................. 144

Voice input and output ..................................................... 147

Accessibility ......................................................................... 149

Date and time ...................................................................... 149

About phone ....................................................................... 150

Troubleshooting .................................................. 151

Safety precautions ............................................... 157

Assembling

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Assembling

Unpack

Check your product box for the following items:

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Mobile device

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Battery

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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.

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The items supplied with your device and available
accessories may vary depending on your region or
service provider.

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You can purchase additional accessories from your
local Samsung dealer.

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The supplied accessories perform best for your device.

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

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Install the SIM or USIM card

When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive
a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription
details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and
optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can
purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.

Open the cover of the SIM card slot.

1

Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured

2

contacts facing down.

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Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot.
If the memory card becomes lodged in the SIM card
slot, you must take your device to a Samsung Service
Centre to have the memory card removed.

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The SIM card slot of your device is only suited for
standard SIM cards. Inserting a microSIM card or a
microSIM card with an unauthorised holder may
cause damage to the SIM card slot of your device.

Close the cover of the SIM card slot.

3

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Install the battery

If the device is on, press and hold the Power key and select

1

Power off → OK to turn it off.

Remove the back cover.

2

Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you
remove the back cover.

Insert the battery.

3

The antenna is located in the upper area on the back of
the device. Do not remove the protective tape covering
the antenna, as this can damage the antenna.

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Replace the back cover.

4

Charge the battery

Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the
battery.

You can charge the device with a travel adapter or by
connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable.

Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.
Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to
explode or damage your device.

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

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If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot
turn on the device, even with the travel adapter
connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a
few minutes before you try to turn on the device.

will also be empty. If the battery level

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Charge with a travel adapter

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Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the

1

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.

Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power

2

outlet.

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

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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.

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

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

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When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the travel

3

adapter from the device and then from the power outlet.

Do not remove the battery before removing the travel
adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the device.

To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in
use. The travel adapter does not have a power switch, so
you must unplug the travel adapter from the electrical
socket when not in use to avoid wasting power. The
device should remain close to the electrical socket while
charging.

Charge with a USB cable

›

Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.

Plug one end (micro-USB) of the USB cable into the

1

multifunction jack.

Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on a

2

PC.

Depending on the type of USB cable you are using, it
may take some time before charging begins.

When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the USB

3

cable from the device and then from the PC.

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Insert a memory card (optional)

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

memory cards with maximum capacities of

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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.

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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.

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

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

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or

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Open the cover of the memory card slot.

1

Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts

2

facing down.

Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it

3

locks in place.

Close the memory card cover.

4

Remove the memory card

›

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

In Idle mode, select

1

→

Unmount SD card → OK.

Open the cover of the memory card slot.

2

Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the

3

device.

Remove the memory card.

4

Close the memory card cover.

5

Applications → Settings → Storage

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

→

Unmount SD card

→

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.

OK → Format SD card → Format SD

Settings → Storage →

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Getting started

Turn your device on and off

To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. 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 the Power key and

→

then select Power off

●

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

●

To use your device's non-network services only,
switch to Flight mode. Press and hold the Power key
and select Flight mode.

OK.

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Getting started

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Get to know your device

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Device layout

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Front view

Number Function

1

2

3

4

5

6

Light sensor

Front camera lens

Headset jack

Proximity sensor

Volume key

SIM card slot

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Number Function

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15

17

20

21

22

19

23

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7

8

9

10

1 1

12

13

Rear view

Home key

Menu key

Microphone

Earpiece

Touch screen

Back key

Multifunction jack

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Number Function

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15

16

17

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19

20

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Keys

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Projector key

Power/Reset/Lock key

GPS antenna

1

Memory card slot

Projector lens

Rear camera lens

Flashbulb

Back cover

Main antenna

Speaker

Key Function

Turn on the device (press and hold);

Power/

2

Reset
Lock

Access the quick menus (press and

/

hold); Reset the device (press and
hold for 8-10 seconds); Lock the touch
screen.

Projector

1. Do not touch or cover the area around the antenna with your
hands or other objects while using the GPS functions.

2. If your device has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes, you may
need to reset the device to regain functionality.

Turn the projector on or off (press and
hold).

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Key Function

Open a list of options available on the
current screen; In Idle mode, open the

Menu

Home

Back Return to the previous screen.

Volume Adjust the device’s volume.

Indicator icons

›

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

Google search application (press and
hold); Open the search input window
while using some applications (press
and hold).

Return to the idle screen; Open the
list of recent applications (press and
hold); Launch the voice talk application
(press twice).

Icon Definition

No signal

Signal strength

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

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Icon Definition

Open Wi-Fi APs available

Wi-Fi AP connected

Wi-Fi Direct connected

Bluetooth activated

Bluetooth headset connected

GPS-based services in use

Call in progress

Call on hold

Speakerphone activated

Missed call

Synchronised with the web

Uploading data

Downloading data

Call diverting activated

Connected to PC

USB tethering activated

Wi-Fi tethering activated

No SIM or USIM card

New text or multimedia message

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Icon Definition

New email message

New voice mail message

Alarm activated

Event notification

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

Silent mode activated

Vibration mode activated

Flight mode activated

Music playback in progress

Music playback paused

FM radio turned on in the background

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

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.

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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:

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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.

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

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

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

●

Your device turns off the touch screen when you do
not use the device for a specified period. To turn on
the screen, press the Power key or the Home key.

●

You can also 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 the Power key. To unlock, turn on the screen
by pressing the Power key or the Home key, tap anywhere
on the screen, and then drag your finger outside of the large
circle.

You can activate the screen lock feature to prevent
others from using or accessing your personal data and
information saved in your device.

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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 indicator icons, widgets,
shortcuts to applications, and other items.

The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to
a panel of the idle screen. You can also select a dot at the
bottom of the screen to move directly to the corresponding
screen.

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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,

Press [

1

idle screen.

Select the item category

2

●

Widgets

●

Shortcuts

bookmarks, and contacts.

●

Folders

●

Wallpapers

Move items on the idle screen

›

Tap and hold an item to move.

1

Drag the item to the location you want.

2

Remove items from the idle screen

›

Tap and hold an item to remove.

1

The trash bin appears at the bottom of the idle screen.

Drag the item to the trash bin.

2

When the item turns red, release the item.

3

] → Add or tap and hold the empty area on the

→

an item:

: Add widgets to the idle screen.

: Add shortcuts to items, such as applications,

: Add a new folder or a shortcut folder.

: Set a background image.

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Use the notifications panel

›

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

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

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●

●

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: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature. ► p. 108

Wi-Fi
Bluetooth

connection feature.

GPS

: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.

Silent mode
Auto rotation

: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless

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: Activate or deactivate Silent mode.

: Activate or deactivate the auto rotation.

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

Add or remove panels to the idle screen

›

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

In Idle mode, press [

1

] → Edit.

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

Add or remove panels by using the following features:

2

●

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 add a new panel, select

●

To change the order of the panels, tap and hold the

.

thumbnail of a panel and drag it to the location you
want.

When you are finished, press [

3

].

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Access applications

To access your device’s applications,

In Idle mode, select

1

list.

Scroll left or right to another application screen.

2

You can also select a dot at the bottom of the screen to
move directly to the corresponding screen.

Select an application.

3

●

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

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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.

Press [

4

key to return to the idle screen.

] to return to the previous screen; Press the Home

●

If you rotate the device while using some features, the
interface will automatically rotate as well. To prevent
the interface from rotating, open the notifications
panel and select Auto rotation.

●

While using the device, you can capture an image of
a screen by pressing and holding Home key and the
Power key simultaneously. The image will be saved in
My files

→

Applications to access the application

ScreenCapture.

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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.

In the application list, press [

1

Tap and hold an application.

2

Drag the application icon to the location you want.

3

You can move an application icon to another main menu
screen. You can also move most-used applications next to
Home.

Press [

4

To add a folder or panel to the menu screen,

In the application list, press [

1

Tap and hold an application.

2

Drag the application icon to 3 Add Folder or Add Page at
the bottom of the screen.

Repeat steps 2-3 to add more applications.

4

Drag 5 Add Folder or Add Page to the menu screen.
A new folder or panel containing the applications is added

to the menu screen.

If you added a folder, enter a name and select

6

] → Save.

] → Edit → OK.

] → Edit.

OK.

Press [

7

To change the order of the main menu screens,

In the application list, place your two fingers on the screen

1

and pinch.

Tap and hold the thumbnail of a screen and drag it to the

2

location you want.

] → Save.

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Access recent applications

›

Press and hold the Home key to view the applications you

1

have accessed recently.

Select an application to access.

2

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.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

→

manager
The list of all the applications currently running on your

device appears.

To close an application, select

2

To close all active applications, select Exit all.

Active applications.

Exit.

Task

Customise your device

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

Set the current time and date

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings

→

Date and time.

Set the time and date and change other options.

2

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Turn on or off the touch tone

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings →

→

Sound

Adjust the volume of the ringtones

›

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

Switch to Silent mode

›

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

●

In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Keypad and tap and hold #.

●

Open the notifications panel from the top of the screen and
select Silent mode.

●

Press and hold the Power key and select

Audible selection.

Phone →

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
Only in Silent mode.

Sound → Vibration → Always or

Change your ringtone

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings

→

Sound → Phone ringtone.

Select a ringtone from the list and select

2

Activate animation for switching windows

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings

→

Display → Animation → Some animations or All

animations.

OK.

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Select a wallpaper for the idle screen

›

In Idle mode, press [1 ] → Wallpaper → an option.

Select an image.

2

If you selected an image from Gallery, select 3 Save.
If you selected a live wallpaper, select Set wallpaper.
If you selected a wallpaper image, select Set wallpaper

Save.

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

Adjust the brightness of the display

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings

→

Display → Brightness.

→

Clear the check box next to

2

Drag the slider to adjust the level of brightness.

3

Select 4 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 by activating the screen lock
feature. Your device will require the unlock code each time
you turn on the device or unlock the touch screen.

●

If you forget your unlock code, bring your device to a
Samsung Service Centre to reset it.

●

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

Automatic brightness.

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Set an unlock pattern

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings

→

Location and security → Set up screen lock →

Pattern.

See the on-screen instructions and example patterns and

2

select Next.

Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at least

3

4 dots and select Continue.

Draw the pattern again and select

4

Confirm.

Set an unlock PIN code

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings

→

Location and security → Set up screen lock → PIN.

Enter a new PIN (numeric) and select

2

Enter the PIN again and select

3

OK.

Continue.

Set an unlock password

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings

→

Location and security → Set up screen lock →

Password.

Enter a new password (alphanumeric) and select

2

Continue.

Enter the password again and select

3

Lock your SIM or USIM card

›

You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied with
your SIM or USIM card.

OK.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

→

Location and security → Set up SIM card lock →

Lock SIM card.

Settings

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Enter your PIN and select 2 OK.

Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each
time you turn on the device.

●

If you enter an incorrect PIN too 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.

●

If you block your SIM or USIM card by entering an
incorrect PUK, bring the card to your service provider
to unblock it.

Activate the Find my mobile feature

›

When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your
device, the Find my mobile feature will automatically send the
contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and
recover your device.

To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for
controlling the device from the web remotely.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

→

Location and security → SIM change alert.

Select

2

your Samsung account, and select Sign in.
To create a Samsung account, select Sign up.

Select

3

Enter the password for your Samsung account again and

4

select Confirm.

Enter a phone number including a country code (with +).

5

Enter the text message to be sent to the recipients.

6

Select 7 Done.

Sign in, enter your email address and password for

Alert message recipients.

Settings

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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.

Change the keyboard type

›

You can change the keyboard type. Tap and hold the text
input field and select Input method
(Samsung Chinese IME, Samsung keypad, or Swype).

Enter text using the Samsung Chinese IME

›

keypad

Scroll left or right on the keypad to switch between

1

keyboard types.

► p. 144

→

a keyboard type

Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on

2

the screen.

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You can also use the following keys:

7

8
9

Number Function

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Change case.

Switch to Number/Symbol mode.

Access the keypad settings; Change the
keyboard type (tap and hold).

Enter text by voice.

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

Clear your input.

Start a new line.

Change the input language.

Insert a full stop; Open the symbol panel (tap
and hold).

Insert a space.

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

Function Gesture

Space

Enter

Backspace

When entering text with the 3x4 keypad, you can use the
following modes:

Mode Function

Cangjie

Stroke

English

1. Select

to switch to Cangjie mode.

2. Select appropriate virtual keys to enter
cangjies.

3. Select

1. Select

and select a character.

to switch to Stroke mode.

2. Select appropriate virtual keys to enter
strokes. Select

when you are unsure

which stroke to enter.

3. Select

1. Select

and select a character.

to switch to English mode.

2. Select an appropriate virtual key until
the character you want appears.

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Mode Function

1. In English mode, select
to T9 mode. The dot turns green in T9
mode.

2. Select an appropriate virtual keys to

XT9 (Predictive
text)

Number

Symbol

Enter text using the Samsung keypad

›

enter characters.

3. When the word displays correctly,
select
correct word does not display, select

and an alternative word from the

list that appears.

1. Select

2. Select a number.

1. Select

2. Select
set you want.

3. Select a symbol.

to insert a space. If the

to switch to Number mode.

switch to Symbol mode.

or to scroll to a symbol

to switch

Select 1 → Portrait keypad types and select a text input
method.

You can select one of key input methods (QWERTY or 3x4
keypad) or handwriting input methods.

Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on

2

the screen.

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You can also use the following keys:

7

Number Function

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Change case.

Switch between Symbol/Number mode and
ABC mode.

Access the keypad settings; Change the
keyboard type (tap and hold).

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

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

Clear your input.

Start a new line.

Insert a space.

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Enter text using the Swype keyboard

›

Select the first character of a word and drag your finger

1

to the second character without releasing the finger from
the screen.

Continue until you have finished the word.

2

Release the finger on the last character.

3

When the word displays correctly, select

4

a space. If the correct word does not display, select an
alternative word from the list that appears.

Repeat steps 1-4 to complete your text.

5

●

You can also tap the keys to enter text.

●

You can tap and hold a key to enter characters on the
upper half of the key. When you tap and hold a key
until the character list appears, you can enter special
characters and symbols.

to insert

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You can also use the following keys:

7

8

Number Function

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Change case.

Enter the recommended word or add a new
word to the dictionary; Access the keypad
settings (tap and hold).

Switch between Number/Symbol mode and
ABC mode.

Change the input language.

Clear your input.

Start a new line.

Enter text by voice.

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

Insert a space.

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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 on the text you want to copy.

1

Select 2 .

Select

3

want.

Drag

4

Select

5

clipboard.

In another application, place the cursor where you want to

6

paste the text.

Select

7

the text field.

Select word or Select all to select the text you

or to select the text you want.

Copy to copy, or Cut to cut the text onto the

→ Paste to insert the text from the clipboard into

Download applications from Play Shop

Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality
can be extended by installing additional applications.

Play Shop 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.

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Install an application

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Play
Shop (Play Store).

Select

2

Search for a file or application and download it.

3

Uninstall an application

›

From the Play Shop home screen, press [1 ] → My Apps.

Select the item you want to delete.

2

Select 3 Uninstall → OK.

Accept when the terms and conditions appear.

Download files from the web

When you download files or web applications from the web,
your device saves them in a memory card.

Files you download from the web can include viruses
that will damage your device. To lessen your risk, only
download files from sources you trust.

Some media files include Digital Rights Management
to protect copyrights. This protection may prevent you
from downloading, copying, modifying, or transferring
some files.

To download files from the web,

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Search for a file or application and download it.

2

To install applications downloaded from websites other than

→

Play Shop, you must select Settings

→

Unknown sources

OK.

Applications →

Internet.

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Synchronise data

You can synchronise data with various web servers and back
up or restore your data.

Once the synchronisation is completed, your device stays
connected to the web. If any change is made on the web,
the updated information will appear on your device and will
automatically begin synchronisation, and vice versa.

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

Set up a server account

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings

→

Accounts and sync.

Select

2

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account

3

setup.

Activate automatic sync

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings

→

Select

2

Select an account.

3

Select the applications you want to synchronise.

4

To exclude applications from automatic synchronisation, clear
the check boxes next to the applications you want.

Add account → an account type.

Accounts and sync.

Auto-sync.

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Synchronise data manually

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings

→

Accounts and sync.

Select an account.

2

Select 3 Sync now. Your device will start synchronising the
data you set for synchronisation.

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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 or answer a call

›

You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make,
accept, end or reject calls.

●

When you turn on the proximity sensor, your device
automatically turns off and locks the touch screen to
prevent accidental inputs when you hold the device
near your face.

●

Static electricity discharged from your body or
clothing may interfere with the proximity sensor
during a call.

Make a call

► p. 137

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Phone

1

→

Keypad, and enter an area code and a phone number.

Select

2

For a video call, select

To end the call, select

3

to make a voice call.

.

End call.

●

Use the phonebook to save numbers you dial
frequently. ► p. 85

●

To quickly access the call log to redial the numbers
you dialled recently, select Phone → Logs.

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Answer a call

When a call comes in, select and then drag your finger

1

outside of the large circle.

When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to
mute the ringtone.

To end the call, select

2

End call.

Reject a call

When a call comes in, select and then drag your finger
outside of the large circle.

To send a message when you reject incoming calls, select
Reject call with message.

First set a text message to be sent to callers. In Idle
mode, open the application list and select Settings

→

Call

Set reject messages.

→

Call an international number

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Phone

→

Keypad, and tap and hold 0 to insert the + character.

Enter the complete number you want to dial (country

2

code, area code and phone number), and then select to
dial the number.

Use a headset

›

By plugging a headset into the device, you can answer and
control calls hands-free:

●

To answer a call, press the headset button.

●

To reject a call, press and hold the headset button.

●

To place a call on hold or retrieve a held call during a call,
press and hold the headset button.

●

To end a call, press the headset button.

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Use options during a voice call

›

You can use the following options while a voice call is in
progress:

●

To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key up or
down.

●

To place a call on hold, select
select

●

To dial a second call, select

.

. To retrieve a held call,

Add call and then dial a new

number.

●

To answer a second call, select

and then drag your finger
outside of the larger circle when a call waiting tone sounds.
The device asks whether to end or hold the first call. You
must subscribe to the call waiting service to use this feature.

●

To open the dialling screen, select

●

To activate the speakerphone feature, select

Keypad.

Speaker.

In noisy environments, you may have difficulty hearing
some calls while using the speakerphone feature. For
better audio performance, use the normal phone mode.

●

To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot
hear you, select Mute.

●

To listen and talk to the other party via a Bluetooth headset,
select Headset.

●

To open the phonebook, press [

●

To add a memo, press [

●

To switch between the two calls, select

●

To make a multiparty call (conference call), make or

] → Memo.

] → Contacts.

Swap.

answer a second call and select Merge when connected
to the second party. Repeat to add more parties. You must
subscribe to the multiparty call service to use this feature.

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Use options during a video call

›

You can use the following options while a video call is in
progress:

●

To switch between the front and rear camera lens, select
Switch Camera.

●

To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot
hear you, select Mute.

●

To hide your image from the other party, press [

] → Hide

me.

●

To select an alternative image to be shown to the other
party, press [ ] → Outgoing image.

●

To open the dialling screen, press [

●

To listen and talk to the other party via a Bluetooth headset,

] → Keypad.

press [ ] → Switch to headset.

●

To activate the speakerphone feature, press [

] →

Speaker On/Off.

●

To use the other party’s image, tap and hold the other
party’s image. You can capture an image of the screen or
record the video call.

View and dial missed calls

›

Your device will display calls you have missed on the display.
To dial the number of a missed call, open the notifications
panel and select the missed call.

Use additional features

›

You can use various other call-related features, such as auto
rejection, Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode, or call diverting
or barring.

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Set auto rejection

Use auto rejection to reject calls from certain numbers
automatically. To activate auto rejection and create auto
reject lists,

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

→

Call → Call rejection.

Select

2

Select

3

Select

4

Select

5

Select

6

To add more numbers, repeat steps 4-6.

7

Auto reject mode → an option.

Option Function

All numbers Reject all calls.

Auto reject
numbers

Auto reject list.

Add and enter a phone number.

Match criteria → an option (if necessary).

Save.

Reject calls from phone numbers on
the auto reject list.

Settings

Use Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode

In FDN mode, your device will restrict outgoing calls, except
for the numbers stored in the FDN list. To activate FDN mode,

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

→

Call → Additional settings → Fixed Dialling

→

Numbers

Enable FDN.

Settings

Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card and

2

select OK.

3

Select

FDN list and add contacts to be used in FDN mode.

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Set call forwarding

Call diverting is a network feature to send incoming calls to
another number that you specify. You can set this feature
separately for several conditions when you are not able to
answer calls, such as when you are already on the phone or
when you are outside of the service area.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

→

Call → Call forwarding → a call type.

Select a condition.

2

Enter a number to which calls will be forwarded and select

3

Enable.
Your setting will be sent to the network.

Settings

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.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

→

Call → Additional settings → Call barring → a call

type.

Select a call barring option.

2

Enter a call barring password and select 3 OK.
Your setting will be sent to the network.

Settings

Set call waiting

Call waiting is a network feature to alert you of an incoming
call while you are on a previous call. This feature is available
only for voice calls.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings

→

Call
be sent to the network.

Additional settings → Call waiting. Your setting will

→

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View call logs

›

You can view logs of your calls filtered by their types.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

→

Logs.

Press [

2

From the call logs, you can make a call or send a
message directly to a contact by quickly flicking the
contact to the left or right.

Select a log to view its details.

3

From the detail view, you can dial the number, send
a message to the number or add the number to the
phonebook or auto reject list.

] → View by → an option to sort the call logs.

Phone

Messaging

Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS)
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.

Send a text message

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Messaging.

Select

2

Add recipients of your message.

3

●

Enter phone numbers manually and separate them by
inserting a semicolon or a comma.

●

Select phone numbers from the lists by selecting

.

.

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Select 4 Tap to enter message and enter your message
text.

To insert emoticons, press [

] → Insert smiley.

Select

5

Send a multimedia message

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Messaging.

Select

2

Add recipients of your message.

3

Press [

4

message.

Select

5

text.
To insert emoticons, press [

Send to send the message.

.

●

Enter phone numbers or email addresses manually and
separate them by inserting a semicolon or a comma

●

Select phone numbers or email addresses from the lists
by selecting .

When you enter an email address, the device will
convert the message as a multimedia message.

] → Add subject and enter a subject for the

Tap to enter message and enter your message

] → Insert smiley.

Select

6

You can select a file from the file list or create a new photo,
video, or sound.

Select

7

and add an item.

Send to send the message.

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View a text or multimedia message

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Messaging.
Your messages are grouped into message threads by

contact, like a messenger.

Select a contact.

2

For a multimedia message, select a message to view the

3

details.

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. To access your voice mail inbox and
listen to voice mail messages,

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

→

Keypad and then tap and hold 1.

Follow the instructions from the voice mail server.

2

You must save the voice mail server number before
accessing the server. Your service provider can give you
the number.

Phone

Google Mail

You can retrieve new email messages from Google Mail™
to your Inbox. When you access this application, the Inbox
screen appears. The total number of unread messages
displays in the title bar and unread messages display in bold.

●

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

●

This Google Mail menu may be labelled differently
depending on your service provider.

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Send an email message

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Gmail.

If you are launching this application for the first time,

2

select OK.

Press [

3

Enter a name or address in the recipient field.

4

Enter a subject and message.

5

To attach an image file, press [6 ] → Attach → a file.

Select

7

View email messages

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Gmail.

Select an email message.

2

From the message view, use the following options:

●

To reply to the message, select

●

To reply to the message including all recipients, select
Reply all.

●

To forward the message to other people, select
Forward.

●

To add a star to the message, select

●

To view an attachment, select
device, select Download.

●

To archive the message, select

●

To delete the message, select

●

To move to the next or previous message, select

] → Compose.

to send the message.

.

.

Preview. To save it to your

Archive.

Delete.

→

→

or .

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Organise email by labels

›

You can organise your email by labelling your messages. You
can sort messages by label filter.

Add a label to a message

From the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message.

1

Select 2 Change labels.

Select a label to add and select

3

Filter messages

From the Inbox screen, press [1 ] → Go to labels.

Select the label of the messages you want to view.

2

OK.

Email

Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or
company email account.

Set up an email account

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email.

1

Enter your email address and password.

2

Select 3 Next (for general email accounts, such as Google
Mail and Yahoo) or Manual setup (for other company
email accounts).

Follow the on-screen instructions.

4

When you are finished setting up the email account, the email
messages are downloaded to your device. If you have created
more than two accounts, you can switch between email
accounts; Select an account name at the top left of the screen
and select one you want to retrieve messages from.

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Send an email message

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email.

1

Select

2

Add recipients of your message.

3

●

Enter email addresses manually and separate them by
inserting a semicolon or a comma.

●

Select email addresses from the lists by selecting

●

To add more recipients, press [

Select the subject field to enter a subject.

4

Select the text input field to enter your email text.

5

Select 6 Attach and attach a file.

You cannot attach Digital Rights Management (DRM)­protected files.

Select

7

If you are offline or outside your service area, the
message will be held in the message thread list until
you are online and in your service area.

View an email message

›

When you open an email account, you can view previously
retrieved emails offline or connect to the email server to view
new messages. After retrieving email messages, you can view
them offline.

.

.

] → Add Cc/Bcc.

Send to send the message.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Press [

2

Select an email message.

3

] → Refresh to update the message list.

Email.

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From the message view, use the following options:

●

To move to the next or previous message, select

●

To move the message to another folder, select

●

To delete the message, select

●

To reply to the message, select

●

To forward the message to other people, select

.

→ Reply.

.

→

Forward.

●

To view an attachment, select

next to the attachment
field and select the attachment. To save it to your device,
select

.

Talk

Learn to chat with friends and family via Google Talk™.

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

Add friends to your friend list

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Talk.
The friend list shows all of your Google Talk contacts at a

glance.

or .

Press [

2

Enter an email address of the friend and select

3

] → Add friend.

Send

invitation.

When your friend accepts the invitation, the friend is added to
your friend list.

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Start a chat

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Talk.

Select a friend from the friend list. The chat screen opens.

2

Enter your message and select 3 Send.
To insert emoticons, press [

] → More → Insert smiley.

To switch between active chats, press [

4

chats.

To end the chat, press [

5

] → End chat.

] → Switch

ChatON

Learn to chat with your friends and family in ChatON. This
is an instant messenger based on mobile phone numbers,
regardless device type or operating system. While having
a conversation with your contacts, you can send various
multimedia files and data, such as photos, videos, and contact
numbers, animated messages.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

→

OK.

If you are launching this application for the first time, read

2

the terms and conditions and select Accept.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account

3

setup.

Chat with friends and family instantly.

4

ChatON

Messenger

Learn to send and receive instant messages from friends
and family with the Google+ messenger instant messaging
service.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Messenger.

If you are launching this application for the first time,
follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
account setup.

Enter and send your message.

2

Google+

Learn to access Google’s social network service. You can
create groups to send and receive instant messages and
upload your photos.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Google+.

If you are launching this application for the first time,
follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
account setup.

Select a social network feature.

2

Social Hub

Learn to access Social Hub™, the integrated communication
application for Social Network Service (SNS), email, messages,
instant messages, contacts or calendar information. Visit
socialhub.samsungapps.com for more details.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Hub.

Check and use contents delivered from Social Hub.

2

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Social

Entertainment

Camera

Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You
can take photos at resolutions up to 2560 x 1920 pixels
(5 megapixels) and videos at resolutions up to
1280 x 720 pixels.

●

The camera automatically turns off when you do not
use it for a specified period.

●

The memory capacity may differ depending on the
shooting scene or shooting conditions.

Capture a photo

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera

1

to turn on the camera.

Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary

2

adjustments.

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Number Function

1

2

3

Change the camera settings.

Open the image viewer to view photos you
captured.

Capture a photo.

Use camera shortcuts.

●

: Change the flash setting.

●

4

: Switch between the front and rear

camera lenses.
You can add or remove shortcuts to
frequently used options.

5

6

Tap where you want to focus on the preview screen.

3

View the default storage location.

Switch to the camcorder.

►p. 73

The focus frame moves to the place you tap and changes
to green when the subject is in focus.

4

Select

to take a photo.

The photo is saved automatically.

After taking photos, select the image viewer icon to view the
taken photos.

●

To view more photos, scroll left or right.

●

To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread
them apart. To zoom out, move your fingers closer together.
You can also double-tap the screen.

●

To send a photo to others, select

●

To delete a photo, select

Delete.

Share.

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To use additional features with a photo, select ●More and
use the following options:

Set as - : Set a photo as wallpaper or a caller ID image for a
contact.

Rename - : Rename a photo file.

Capture a photo by using preset options for

›

various scenes

Your camera provides you with predefined settings for
various scenes. You can simply select the proper mode for
your shooting conditions and subjects.

For example, when you take photos at night, select the night
mode that uses an extended exposure.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

to turn on the camera.

Select

2

Press [

3

Make any necessary adjustments.

4

Select

5

Capture a photo in Self shot mode

›

You can take photos of yourself conveniently using the front
camera lens.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

to turn on the camera.

Select

2

Make any necessary adjustments.

3

Select

4

→ Scene mode → a scene.

].

to take a photo.

→ Self portrait.

to take a photo.

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Capture a photo in Smile shot mode

›

Your camera can recognise people’s faces and help you take
photos of their smiling faces.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

to turn on the camera.

Select

2

Make any necessary adjustments.

3

Aim the camera lens at your subject and select

4

Your device recognises people in an image and detects
their smiles. When the subject smiles, the device
automatically takes a photo.

Capture a panoramic photo

›

You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama
shooting mode. This mode is convenient for photographing
landscapes.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

to turn on the camera.

Select

2

Make any necessary adjustments.

3

Select

4

→ Shooting mode → Smile shot.

→ Shooting mode → Panorama.

to take the first photo.

Camera

.

Camera

Slowly move the device in any direction and align the

5

green frame with the viewfinder.
When you have aligned the green frame and viewfinder,

the camera will automatically take the next photo.

Repeat step 5 to complete the panoramic photo.

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Capture a photo of action

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You can capture shots of a moving subject and then combine
them into a single photo that shows the action.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

to turn on the camera.

Select

2

Make any necessary adjustments.

3

Select

4

Move the device to follow the moving subject.

5

The device automatically captures the next photos.

Continue to follow the subject until the device has

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captured all the shots necessary for the action photo.

Capture a photo in Cartoon mode

›

You can take photos with cartoon effects.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

to turn on the camera.

Select

2

Make any necessary adjustments.

3

Select

4

→ Shooting mode → Action shot.

to capture the first photo.

→ Shooting mode → Cartoon.

to take a photo.

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Customise camera settings

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Before taking a photo, select to access the following
options:

Option Function

Edit shortcuts

Self portrait

Flash

Shooting
mode

Scene mode Change the scene mode.

Exposure value Adjust the exposure value.

Focus mode

Timer

Effects

Add or remove shortcuts to frequently
used options.

Switch between the front and rear camera
lenses.

Change the flash setting; You can
manually turn the flash on or off, or set
the camera to automatically use the flash
when needed.

Change the shooting mode.

Take close-up photos or set the camera to
focus on the subject.

Select the length of the delay before the
camera takes a photo.

Apply a special effect, such as sepia or
black and white tones.

Resolution Change the resolution option.

White balance

ISO

Adjust the colour balance according to
lighting conditions.

Adjust the sensitivity of the camera
imaging sensor.

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Option Function

Metering Select a type of exposure metre.

Blink detection

Guidelines

Set the camera to alert you when people
close their eyes.

Display the gridlines on the preview
screen.

Image quality Set the quality level for your photos.

Set the camera to include location
information for your photos.

●

To improve GPS signals, avoid
shooting in locations where the
signal may be obstructed, such

GPS tag

as between buildings or in low­lying areas, or in poor weather
conditions.

●

Your location may appear on your
photos when you upload them to
the web. To avoid this, deactivate
the GPS tag setting.

Storage

Select a memory location for storing
captured photos.

Reset Reset menus and shooting options.

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Record a video

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In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera

1

to turn on the camera.

Drag the slider to the camcorder to switch to the

2

camcorder.

Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary

3

adjustments.

Number Function

1

2

3

4

Change the camcorder settings.

Open the image viewer to view videos you
recorded.

Record a video.

Use camcorder shortcuts.

●

: Change the flash setting.

●

: Change the recording mode.
You can add or remove shortcuts to
frequently used options.

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Number Function

Check the camcorder status.

5

●

recorded (according to available memory)

●

: Default storage location

: Length of video that can be

Switch to the camera.

to start recording.

to stop recording.

4
5

6

Select

Select
The video is saved automatically.

The camcorder may not be able to properly record
videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed.

After recording videos, select the image viewer icon to view
the recorded videos.

●

To view more videos, scroll left or right.
To play a video, select ●.

●

To send a video to others, select

●

To delete a video, select

●

To use additional features with a video, select

Delete.

Share.

More and use

the following options:

Play - : Play a video.
Rename - : Rename a video file.

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Customise camcorder settings

›

Before recording a video, select to access the following
options:

Option Function

Edit shortcuts

Flash

Recording
mode

Exposure value Adjust the exposure value.

Timer

Effects

Resolution Change the resolution option.

White balance

Video quality Set the quality level for your videos.

Guidelines

Add or remove shortcuts to frequently
used options.

Change the flash setting; You can
manually turn the flash on or off.

Change the recording mode.

Select the length of the delay before the
camera starts recording a video.

Apply a special effect, such as sepia or
black and white tones.

Adjust the colour balance according to
lighting conditions.

Display the gridlines on the preview
screen.

Storage

Reset Reset menus and recording options.

Select a memory location for storing
recorded videos.

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Edit the shortcut icons

›

You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently used options.

From the preview screen, select

1

press [

Tap and hold an icon from the option list and drag it to the

2

shortcut area.
To remove shortcuts, tap and hold an icon and drag it to

the option list.

Press [

3

] → Edit shortcuts.

] to return to the preview screen.

→ Edit shortcuts or

Video player

Learn to use the video player to play various kinds of videos.
The video player supports the following file formats: 3gp,
mp4, avi, wmv, flv, mkv.

●

Avoid locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX
Video-On-Demand. Each time you lock the screen
while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand, one of your
available rental counts will be decremented.

●

Some file formats are not supported depending on
the software of the device.

●

If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error
can occur when you open files.

●

Playback quality may vary by content type.

●

Some files may not play properly depending on how
they are encoded.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

player.

Select a video to play.

2

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Control playback with the following icons:

3

Icon Function

Change a ratio of the video screen.

Restart playback; Skip backward (tap within
3 seconds); Scan backward in a file (tap and
hold).

Pause playback; Select to resume
playback.

Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (tap and
hold).

Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound
system when a headset is connected.

Adjust the volume.

Gallery

Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your device’s
memory and memory card.

Supported file formats

›

Type Format

Image bmp, gif, jpg, png

Video 3gp, mp4, avi, wmv, flv, mkv

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●

Avoid locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX
Video-On-Demand. Each time you lock the screen
while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand, one of your
available rental counts will be decremented.

●

Some file formats are not supported depending on
the software of the device.

●

If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error
can occur when you open files.

●

Playback quality may vary by content type.

●

Some files may not play properly depending on how
they are encoded.

View a photo

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Gallery.

1

Select a folder.

2

To change the view mode, select 3 or at the top right
of the screen.

Select a photo (with no icon) to view.

4

While viewing a photo, use the following options:

●

To view more photos, scroll left or right.

●

To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread
them apart. To zoom out, move your fingers closer together.
You can also select

or , or double-tap the screen.

If you activated tilting motions, you can zoom in or out
by tapping and holding two points with your fingers
and then tilting the device back and forth.

●

To send a photo to others, select

●

To delete a photo, select

Delete → Confirm deletions.

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●

To share a photo with others via AllShare or community
websites, press [ ] → Share.

●

To set a photo as wallpaper or a caller ID image for a
contact, press [ ] → Set as.

●

To use additional features with a photo, press [
and use the following options:

Copy - : Copy a photo file.
Print - : Print a photo using a Wi-Fi or USB connection. Your

device is compatible only with some Samsung printers.

Edit - : Edit a photo.
Crop - : Crop an image from a photo.
Motion - : Access the settings to control motion recognition

of your device.

Rotate left - : Rotate a photo anti-clockwise.
Rotate right - : Rotate a photo clockwise.
Slideshow - : Start a slideshow in the selected folder.
Rename - : Rename a photo file.
Details - : View photo details.

Play a video

›

] → More

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Gallery.

1

Select a video (with the

2

Control playback with the virtual keys.

3

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Photo editor

You can edit photos and apply various effects.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

editor.

Select

2

To take a new photo, select Capture picture.

Select

3

Drag your finger over the area you want to select.

4

Select 5 to apply a colour effect, or select to apply a
filter effect.

To use additional tools, such as copying and warping,
select

Adjust the image as desired (if necessary) and select

6

Done.

Select picture → a folder → an image.

→ New selection → OK.

●

To add to or subtract from the selection border, select

→ Add to selection or Remove from selection.

●

To reverse the selection, select

●

To change the selection size, select

●

To rotate or flip the image, select

●

To crop the image, select

●

To undo or redo your last action, select

.

.

→ Inverse selection.

.

.

or .

Photo

When you are finished, press [

7

Enter a name and select

8

] → Save.

OK.

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Music player

Learn to listen to your favourite music while on the go with
the music player. The music player supports the following file
formats: mp3, m4a, mp4, 3gp, 3ga, wma, ogg, oga, aac, flac.

●

Some file formats are not supported depending on
the software of the device.

●

If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error
can occur when you open files.

●

Playback quality may vary by content type.

●

Some files may not play properly depending on how
they are encoded.

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 Samsung Kies.

●

Receive via Bluetooth.

●

Copy to your memory card.

●

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Play music

›

After transferring music files to your device or memory card,

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Music

player.

→

Select a music category

2

a music file.

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Control playback with the following icons:

3

Icon Function

Adjust the volume.

Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound
system when a headset is connected.

Activate Shuffle mode.

Change the repeat mode (off, repeating a
file, or repeating all files).

Restart playback; Skip backward (tap within
3 seconds); Scan backward in a file (tap and
hold).

Pause playback; Select to resume
playback.

Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (tap and
hold).

You can control the music player with a headset. In Idle
mode, press and hold the headset button to launch the
music player. Press the headset button to start or pause
playback.

Create a playlist

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Music
player.

Select

2

Press [

3

Enter a title for your new playlist and select

4

Playlists.

] → Create.

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Select 5 Add music.

Select the files you want to include and select

6

During playback, you can add files to a playlist by pressing

] → Add to playlist → a playlist.

[

Add songs to the quick list

›

You can add songs to the quick list and save them as a
playlist. During playback, press [
add the current song to the quick list.

To go to the quick list, from the music player main screen,

→

select Playlists
playlist, press [

Customise music player settings

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Music
player.

Press [

2

Adjust the following settings to customise your music

3

player:

Quick list. To save the quick list as a

] → Save as playlist.

] → Settings.

] → Add to quick list to

Add.

Option Function

Equaliser Select a default equaliser type.

Sound effect Select a sound effect.

Music menu

Visualization

Select music categories to display on
the music library screen.

Display an animated visualisation
during playback.

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Option Function

Set to display lyrics during playback.

Lyrics

The music player supports lyrics with
ID3v2 tags only.

Music auto off

Set the music player to automatically
turn off after a specified length of time.

FM radio

Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen
to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as
the radio antenna.

Listen to the FM radio

›

Plug a headset into the device.

1

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 2 FM
radio.

The FM radio scans and saves available stations
automatically.

The first time you turn on the FM radio, it will start
automatic tuning.

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Control the FM radio with the following keys:

3

Number Function

1

2

3

4

5

Save a radio station automatically

›

Plug a headset into the device.

1

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 2 FM
radio.

Press [

3

The FM radio scans and saves available stations
automatically.

Turn off or on the FM radio.

Search for an available radio station.

Add the current radio station to the
favourites list.

Adjust the volume.

Fine-tune the frequency.

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Add a radio station to the favourites list

›

Plug a headset into the device.

1

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 2 FM
radio.

Select

3

Scroll to the radio station you want.

4

Select 5 to add to the favourites list.

You can add a name for a radio station or remove
a radio station; Tap and hold a radio station on the
favourites list and select Remove or Rename.

Customise FM radio settings

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 FM
radio.

Press [

2

Adjust the following settings to customise your FM radio:

3

Option Function

Background
playing

to turn on the FM radio.

] → Settings.

Set whether or not to run the FM radio
in the background while using other
applications. If this feature is on, you
can control the FM radio from the
notifications panel.

Show station
ID

Set whether or not to show the station
ID on the FM radio screen; Station IDs
are available only from radio stations
that provide this information.

Option Function

Alternative
frequency

FM auto off

Set whether or not the FM radio
attempts to retune a radio station
when the signal is weak.

Set the FM radio to automatically turn
off after a specified length of time.

Game Hub

Learn to play social and premium games.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Hub.

If you are launching this application for the first time,

2

select Confirm.

Select and install a game.

3

Follow the on-screen instructions.

4

●

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

●

Controls and options of games may vary.

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Personal information

Contacts

Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business
contacts. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home
phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for
your contacts.

Create a contact

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Contacts.

Select

2

Select a memory location.

3

If you have more than one account, select an account to
which you want to add the contact.

Enter contact information.

4

Select 5 Save to add the contact to memory.

You can also create a contact from the dialling screen.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

→

Keypad.

Enter a phone number.

2

Select 3 Add to Contacts → Create contact.

Select a memory location.

4

If you have more than one account, select an account to
which you want to add the contact.

Enter contact information.

5

Select 6 Save to add the contact to memory.

.

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Find a contact

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Contacts.

Scroll up or down on the contact list.

2

You can also drag your finger along the index on the right
side to quickly scroll through the list.

Select a contact’s name.

3

Once you find a contact, you can use the following options:

●

To call the contact, select

●

To send a message, select

●

To send an email message, select

●

To edit the contact information, press [

●

To set the contact as your favourites, select

Set a speed dial number

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Contacts.

or .

.

.

] → Edit.

.

Press [

2

Select a location number

3

Select a phone number (if necessary).

4

You can quickly dial this number by tapping and
holding the location number from the dialling screen.

Create your namecard

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Contacts.

Press [

2

Press [

3

] → Speed dial setting.

→

a contact.

] → My profile.

] → Edit.

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Enter your own personal details.

4

Select 5 Save.

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
phone contacts.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Contacts.

Press [

2

Select an account.

3

Follow the on-screen instructions.

4

Create a group of contacts

›

By creating groups of contacts, you can manage multiple
contacts and send messages or email to an entire group. Start
by creating a group.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Contacts.

Select

2

Press [

3

Enter a name and select a ringtone for the group.

4

Select 5 Add member, select contacts to add to the group,
and select Add.

Select

6

] → More → View SNS friends.

Groups.

] → Create.

Save.

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Copy contacts

›

To copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device,

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Contacts.

Press [

2

SIM card.

Select a memory location.

3

If you have more than one account, select an account to
which you want to add the contact.

Select contacts to copy and select

4

To copy contacts from your device to the SIM or USIM card,

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Contacts.

Press [

2

card.

Select contacts to copy and select

3

Import or export contacts

›

To import contact files (in vcf format) from a memory card to
your device,

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Contacts.

] → More → Import/Export → Import from

Import.

] → More → Import/Export → Export to SIM

Export → Ye s .

Press [

2

card.

Select a memory location.

3

If you have more than one account, select an account to
which you want to add the contact.

] → More → Import/Export → Import from SD

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Select an option for importing a single contact file,

4

multiple contact files, or all contact files, and select OK.

Select contact files to import and select

5

To export contacts from your device to a memory card,

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Contacts.

2

3

Press [
card.

Select

] → More → Import/Export → Export to SD

OK to confirm.

OK.

Calendar

Learn to create and manage daily, weekly, or monthly events,
and set alarms to remind yourself of important events.

Create an event

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Calendar.

Select

2

If alert messages about the calendar sync appear, select

3

OK.

Tap to create event or press [ ] → Create.

Enter the details of the event as required.

4

Select 5 Save.

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View events

›

To change the calendar view,

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Calendar.

Select a view mode from the top of the calendar.

2

To view events of a specific date,

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Calendar.

Select a date on the calendar. In month view, days with

2

scheduled events are indicated by a small square.

●

To move to a specific day by entering a date manually,
press [ ] → Go to, enter the date by selecting + or -,
and select Set.

●

To select today’s date, press [

Select an event to view its details.

3

You can send the event to others by pressing [ ] →

→

Send via

an option.

] → To da y .

Stop an event alarm

›

If you set an alarm for a calendar event, the event alarm icon
will appear at the specified time.

Open the notifications panel from the top of the screen.

1

Select a reminder to view more details about the event.

2

To snooze or dismiss the reminder, select the check box

3

next to the event and select Snooze or Dismiss.

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Task

Learn to create a task list and set alarms to remind yourself of
important tasks or set priority.

Create a task

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Task.

Select

2

Enter the details of the task.

3

Select 4 Save.

View a task

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Task.

Press [

2

Select a task to view its details.

3

For completed tasks with an expired deadline, you can set
their status to completed by selecting the check box.

Create task to create a task.

] → List by → an option to sort the tasks.

Memo

Learn to record important information to save and view at a
later date.

Create a memo

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Memo.

If there is a memo saved, select

2

memo.

Enter your memo text and select

3

Create memo to create a

Save.

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View memos

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Memo.

Press [

2

memo (if necessary).

Select a memo to view its details.

3

To edit the memo, select ●.

●

To use additional features with a memo, select

Option Function

You can send the memo to others by pressing [ ] →
Send

] → Search or press and hold [ ] to search for a

Delete the memo.

Change the background colour of the
memo.

Lock the memo.

Print the memo using a Wi-Fi or USB
connection. Your device is compatible only
with some Samsung printers.

→

an option.

.

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Voice recorder

Learn to operate your device’s voice recorder.

Record a voice memo

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Voice
recorder.

Select

2

Speak into the microphone.

3

When you are finished, select 4 Stop.
Your memo is saved automatically.

To record more voice memos, select

5

Play a voice memo

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Voice
recorder.

Select

2

Select a voice memo to play.

3

Record to start recording.

Record again.

List.

You can send the voice memo to others by pressing

] → Share → an option.

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Web

Web services require a data connection. Contact your
operator to choose the best data plan.

Internet

Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages.

●

You may incur additional charges for accessing the
web and downloading media files. For details, contact
your service provider.

●

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

Browse web pages

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Internet
to launch a specified homepage.

To access a specific web page, select the URL input field,
enter the web address (URL) of the web page, and select

.

Navigate web pages with the following keys:

2

Number Function

1

2

Enter the web address of a web page to
access.

Open a list of saved bookmarks, frequently
visited pages, and recent internet history.

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While browsing the web page, use the following options:

●

To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread
them apart. To zoom out, move your fingers closer together.
You can also double-tap the screen.

If you activated tilting motions, you can zoom in or out
by tapping and holding two points with your fingers
and then tilting the device back and forth.

●

To open a new window, press [

●

To view the currently active windows, press [

] → New window.

] →
Windows. You can open multiple pages and switch back
and forth between them.

●

To adjust the brightness of the screen, press [

] →

Browser brightness.

●

To reload the current web page, press [

●

To go to a next page in history, press [

●

To bookmark the current web page, press [

] → Refresh.

] → Forward.

] → More →

Add bookmark.

●

To add a shortcut to the current web page to the idle
screen, press [ ] → More → Add shortcut to home.

●

To search for text on the web page, press [

] → More →

Find on page.

●

To view the web page details, press [

] → More → Page

info.

●

To send the web address (URL) of the web page to others,
press [ ] → More → Share page.

●

To view the download history, press [

] → More →

Downloads.

●

To customise the browser settings, press [

] → More →

Settings.

●

To print the current web page using a Wi-Fi or USB
connection, press [ ] → More → Print. Your device is
compatible only with some Samsung printers.

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Search for information by voice

›

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

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Select the URL input field.

2

Select 3 and say a keyword into your device’s microphone.
The device searches for information and web pages

related with the keyword.

Bookmark your favourite web pages

›

If you know the web address of the web page, you can
manually add a bookmark. To add a bookmark,

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Select

2

Select

3

To bookmark the web page you were viewing, skip to
step 5.

Enter a page title and a web address (URL).

4

Select 5 OK.

From the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark and use the
following options:

●

To open the web page in the current window, select

●

To open the web page in a new window, select
new window.

●

To edit the bookmark details, select

●

To add the bookmark shortcut to the idle screen, select
shortcut to home.

→ Bookmarks.

Add or press [ ] → Bookmark last-viewed page.

Edit bookmark.

Internet.

Internet.

Open.

Open in

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To send the web address (URL) of the web page to others,
select Share link.

●

To copy the web address (URL) of the web page, select
Copy link URL.

●

To delete the bookmark, select

●

To use the web page as your homepage of the browser,
select Set as homepage.

Access the frequently visited pages or the

›

Delete bookmark.

recent history

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Internet.

Select

2

Select a web page to access.

3

You can add a web page to the bookmark list by
selecting

→ Most visited or History.

.

Maps

Learn to use Google Maps™ to find your location, search the
online map for streets, cities, or countries, and get directions.

●

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

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You must activate location services to find your
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Search for a specific location

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Maps.

If you are launching this application for the first time,

2

select OK.
The map will display your current location.

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Press [3 ] → Search.

Enter a keyword for the location and select

4

To search for a location by voice, select

Select the location you want to view details.

5

To view a list of all results for your search, select ●.

●

To zoom in or out, select

●

To add layers to the map, select

●

To view your current location, select
the compass view of the map that changes orientation
when you move the device, select

●

To add a star to the location, select the balloon with the
location name → .

Get directions to a specific destination

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Maps.

Press [

2

Enter the addresses of the starting location and the

3

ending location.
To enter an address from your contact list or starred

places, or point the location on the map, select
Contacts, Point on map, or My Places.

] → Directions.

or .

.

.

.

.

. To switch to

→

Select a travel method (car, bus, or walk) and select

4

directions.
The route is indicated on the map. Depending on the

selected travel method, you may see multiple routes.
Select a route to view details of your trip and select
view the route on the map.

Select

5

When you are finished, press [

6

or to view only the single part of the route.

] → Clear Map.

Get

to

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Latitude

Learn to share your location with your friends and view
friends’ locations via Google Latitude

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

™

.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

The device automatically joins Latitude.

Select

2

address.

Select a friend you want to add, or enter an email address

3

and select Add friends.

Select

4

When your friend accepts your invitation, you can share
locations.

Press [

5

Your friends’ locations are marked with their photos on the
map.

→ Select from Contacts or Add via email

Ye s .

] → Map View.

Latitude.

Places

Learn to search for a place around you.

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

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Select a category.

2

Your device searches for places around your current
location that are related to the category.

Select a place name to view its details.

3

Places.

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While viewing information, use the following options:

4

To view the place on the map, select ●Map.

●

To view the route to the place, select

●

To view the phone number of the place, select

Directions.

Call.

Navigation

Learn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show your
destination with voice guidance.

●

Navigation maps, your current location, and other
navigational data may differ from actual location
information. You should always pay attention to road
conditions, traffic, and any other factors that may
affect your driving and follow all safety warnings and
regulations while driving.

●

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

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

1

Navigation.

If you are launching this application for the first time,

2

select Accept.

Enter your destination by using one of the following

3

methods:

●

Speak Destination

: Speak your destination such as

“Navigate to destination.”

●

Type Destination

: Enter your destination with the

virtual keypad.

●

Contacts

: Select your destination from addresses of

your contacts.

●

Starred Places

: Select your destination from the list of

your starred places.

Follow the on-screen instructions to use the navigation

4

service.