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GALAXY S FASCINATE SGH-T959W
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Samsung GALAXY S FASCINATE SGH-T959W User Manual

SGH-T959W
PORTABLE Quad-BAND
MOBILE PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
Intellectual Property
Copyright
© 2012 Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. SAMSUNG is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and its related entities.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
This product has an Android platform based on Linux, which can be expanded by a variety of JavaScript­based software.
GoogleTM, Android MarketTM, Google TalkTM, GmailTM, Google MapsTM, and YouTubeTM are trademarks of Google, Inc.
JavaTM is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Windows Media Player® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
and are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. CS Headphone and WOW HD technologies are
incorporated under licence from SRS Labs, Inc.
Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license.
All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
About DivX Video
DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.
About DivX Video-On-Demand
This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration.
To get your phone’s registration code, go to Settings → About phone → Legal information → Licence settings → DivX® VOD → Register.
DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium content.
Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability
Except as set forth in the express warranty contained on the warranty page enclosed with the product, the purchaser takes the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with respect to the product, including but not limited to the merchantability of the product or its fitness for any particular purpose or use; the design, condition or quality of the product; the performance of the product; the workmanship of the product or the components contained therein; or compliance of the product with the requirements of any law, rule, specification or contract pertaining thereto. Nothing contained in the instruction manual shall be construed to create an express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with respect to the product. In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or use of the product or arising from the breach of the express warranty, including incidental, special or consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits or benefits.
Privacy
The privacy and copyright laws of Canada govern the disclosure, reproduction and distr bution of data, media and other content, including music and video content. Certain activities, including downloads or transfer by any means (including, via cable, Bluetooth® or otherwise) of such content may be an infringement of privacy or copyright law. Neither Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. nor any of its affiliates shall be liable or responsible for any data or content disclosed, reproduced, downloaded or distr buted by the user of this equipment.
Warning
Depending on the user interface used in the handset, you may experience slow keypad response when performing tasks in the background. This can impact making phone calls. When there is no activity or change in the icons at the top of the main LCD display, the handset will resume normal operations.

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introducing your phone ..........................................3
Unpack ...................................................................... 3
Phone Layout ............................................................4
Keys ..........................................................................5
Indicator Icons ........................................................... 6
Install the SIM Card and Battery ............................... 7
Charge the Battery ....................................................9
Insert a Memory Card (optional) ..............................10
Attach a Hand Strap (optional) ................................ 13
getting started with your phone ..........................14
Turn Your Phone On and Off ..................................14
Use the Touch Screen .............................................15
Get to Know the Idle Screen ...................................16
Access Applications ................................................ 18
Customize Your Phone ...........................................20
Enter Text ................................................................ 23
Android Market ........................................................ 27
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Download Files from the Web ................................. 28
Synchronize Data .................................................... 29
communication .....................................................31
Calls ........................................................................ 31
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Text and Multimedia Messages .............................. 36
Gmail™ ................................................................... 38
Email ....................................................................... 40
Google Talk™ ......................................................... 41
Social Hub™ ........................................................... 42
entertainment ........................................................43
Camera ................................................................... 43
Videos ..................................................................... 53
Gallery ..................................................................... 54
Music Player ........................................................... 56
personal information ............................................60
Contacts .................................................................. 60
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Calendar .................................................................. 63
Memo ...................................................................... 64
Voice Recorder ....................................................... 65
web .........................................................................66
Web ......................................................................... 66
Google Search ........................................................ 69
Google Maps™ .......................................................69
Google Latitude™ ...................................................71
Places ..................................................................... 71
Navigation ............................................................... 72
YouTube™ .............................................................. 72
News & Weather ..................................................... 74
Market ..................................................................... 75
connectivity ...........................................................76
Bluetooth ................................................................. 76
Wi-Fi ........................................................................ 78
AllShare .................................................................. 80
Mobile AP ................................................................ 82
TV Connections (TV Out Mode) .............................. 83
PC Connections ...................................................... 84
USB Tethering ........................................................ 86
tools .......................................................................87
Alarm & Clocks ....................................................... 87
Calculator ................................................................ 89
Mini Diary ................................................................ 89
Files ........................................................................ 90
ThinkFree Office ..................................................... 90
Write and Go ........................................................... 92
Voice Dialer ............................................................. 92
Navigation ............................................................... 93
Voice Search ........................................................... 93
Samsung Apps ........................................................ 94
Task Manager ......................................................... 95
settings ..................................................................96
Settings ................................................................... 96
Wireless and Network .............................................96
Call Settings ............................................................ 98
Sound ...................................................................... 99
Display .................................................................. 100
Location and Security ............................................ 100
Applications ........................................................... 101
Accounts and Sync ............................................... 103
Privacy .................................................................. 103
SD Card and Phone Storage ................................104
Locale and Text ..................................................... 104
Voice input and output .......................................... 106
Accessibility ........................................................... 107
Date and time ........................................................ 108
About phone .......................................................... 108
troubleshooting ..................................................109
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Instructional Icons
Before you start, familiarize yourself with the icons that are used in this manual:
Warni ng:
Situations that could cause injury to
yourself or others.
Caution:
Situations that could cause damage to
your phone or to other equipment.
Note:
Notes, usage tips, or additional information.
Refer to:
Pages with related information. For
example:p. 12 (represents “see page 12”).
Followed by:
→
menus must be selected to perform a step. For example: Select represents: select
message
The order in which options or
Messaging → New message
Messaging
.
followed by
New
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[ ]
Square brackets:
Device keys. For example:
[ ] (represents the Power key).
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introducing your
phone

Unpack

Check your product box for the following items:
• Mobile phone
•Battery
• Travel adapter (charger)
• Stereo Headset
• Quick Start Guide
• Safety and Warranty Guide
Only use Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software might cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer’s warranty.
The items supplied with your phone might vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The supplied accessories provide the best performance with your phone.
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Phone Layout

Touch Screen
Earpiece
Volume Key
Microphone
Menu Key
Proximity Sensor
Back Key
Home Key
Light Sensor
Search Key
Front Camera Lens
Back Cover
Rear Camera
Lens
Speaker
Headset Jack
Multifunction Jack
Internal Antenna
Power &
Lock Key
Front of phone
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Back of phone

Keys

Key Function
Power
Turn on the phone (press and hold),
& Lock
lock the screen, access the quick menus (press and hold), reset the device (press and hold 8-10 seconds until SAMSUNG logo appears).
Menu Open a list of options available on the
current screen.
Home Open the Home screen or open the list
of recent programs (press and hold).
Back Return to the previous screen.
Search Open the quick search box and
keypad to input your search option, Open the voice search application (press and hold).
Key Function
Vol ume Adjust the phone’s volume.
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Indicator Icons

3G
4G
Icons shown on the display might vary depending on your region or service provider.
Icon Definition
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No signal
Signal strength
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
HSPA+ network connected
WLAN activated
Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth phone connected
GPS activated
Voice call in progress
Icon Definition
Call on hold
Speakerphone activated
Missed call
Synchronized with the web
Uploading data
Downloading data
Call forwarding activated
Connected to PC
No SIM card
New text or multimedia message
New email message
New voicemail message
Alarm activated
Event notification
Icon Definition
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Silent mode activated
Flight mode activated
Vibration mode activated in Silent mode
Music playback in progress
Error occurred or caution required
Battery power level
Current time

Install the SIM Card and Battery

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 install the SIM card and battery:
1. If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] and select Power off → OK to turn it off.
2. Remove the back cover.
Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.
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3. Insert the SIM card. 4. Insert the battery.
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• Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold­coloured contacts facing down.
• If you do not insert a S M card, you can only use your phone’s non-network services and some menus.
• Do not insert a memory card into the S M card slot.
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5. Replace the back cover.

Charge the Battery

Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. You can charge the phone with the provided travel adapter or by connecting the phone to a PC with a PC data cable.
Only use Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorized chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your phone.
When your battery is low, the phone will emit a warning tone and display a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone will automatically power off. Recharge the battery to continue using the phone.
To charge the battery using the travel adapter:
1. Slide open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of the phone.
2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack.
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Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
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3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet.
• You can use the phone while it is charging, but it might take longer to fully charge the battery.
• While charging, the battery might heat up. This is
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normal and should not affect the phone’s life span or performance.
• If your phone is not charging properly, bring the phone and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.
To charge the battery using the PC data cable:
1. Slide open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of the phone.
2. Plug the micro USB end of the PC data cable into the multifunction jack.
3. Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port on a PC.
Depending on the type of PC data cable you are using, it might take some time before charging begins.
4. When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the power outlet and then from the phone.
Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter. Doing so might cause damage to the phone.
5. Close the cover to the multifunction jack.
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4. When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no longer moving), unplug the PC data cable from the phone and then from the PC.

Insert a Memory Card (optional)

To store multimedia files and use some phone functions, such as the camera, you must insert a memory card. Your
phone accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards up to 32 GB (depending on the memory card manufacturer and type).
Samsung uses approved memory standards for memory cards but some brands might not be fully compatible with your phone. Using an incompatible memory card might damage your phone or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card.
• Your phone only supports the FAT file structure for memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with a different file structure, your phone will prompt you to reformat the memory card.
• Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the life span of memory cards.
To insert a memor y car d :
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.
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3. Push the memory card into the memory card slot until it locks into place.
4. Replace the back cover.
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To remove a memory card:
Before removing the memory card, unmount it for safe removal.
Do not remove the memory card while the phone is transferring or accessing information, as this might
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result in the loss of data or damage to the memory card or phone.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
SD card and phone storage → Unmount SD card → OK.
2. Remove the back cover.
3. Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the phone.
4. Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
5. Remove the memory card.
6. Replace the back cover.
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To format a memory card:
Formatting your memory card on a PC might cause incompatibilities with your phone. Only format the memory card on the phone. In order to format the card, it must first be unmounted.
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
SD card and phone storage → Unmount SD card → OK.
2. Select Format SD card → Format SD card → Erase everything.
Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on the card as it will be completely erased. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover the loss of data resulting from user actions.

Attach a Hand Strap (optional)

To attach a hand strap to your phone:
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Slide the hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection.
3. Replace the back cover.
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getting started
with your phone
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Turn Your Phone On and Off

To turn your phone on, press and hold [ ]. Your phone will automatically connect to the network. When you turn on your phone for the first time, tap the Android image on the screen and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your phone for its first use.
You might be charged for the data connection because the connection to the Google web server is always active by default.
To turn your phone off:
1. Press and hold [ ].
2. Select Power off → OK.
• Follow all posted warnings and directions when in area where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as airplanes and hospitals.
• To only use your phone’s non-network services, switch to Flight mode. Press and hold select Flight mode.
[ ] and

Use the Touch Screen

Your phone’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions.
• 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 it to malfunction.
• Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with water. The touch screen might malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
• For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your phone.
• 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.
To control the touch screen:
• Ta p: Tap 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 two seconds to open a pop-up option list.
• Scroll: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to move to items on the list.
• 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 phone turns off the touch screen when you do not use the phone for a specified amount of time. To turn on the touch screen, press [ ] and then
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swipe the screen with your finger.
• You can also adjust the backlight time. In Idle mode, select → Screen timeout
To lock or unlock the touch screen and keys:
You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted phone operations.
• To lock, press [ ].
• To unlock, turn on the touch screen by pressing [ ] and then swipe the screen with your finger.
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Applications → Settings → Display
.

Get to Know the Idle Screen

When your phone turns on or is in Idle mode, the Idle screen is displayed. From this screen, you can access various features and status information.
The Idle screen has seven panels. Scroll left or right to a panel on the Idle screen. You can also select a dot on the top of the screen to move to the corresponding panel of the Idle screen.
Add items to the Idle screen:
You can customize the Idle screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders.
To add items to the Idle screen:
1. Press
[ ]
→ Add.
2. Select the item category and then select an item:
• Widgets: Add widgets to the Idle screen.
• Shortcuts: Add shortcuts to items, such as applications, bookmark, and contacts.
• Folders: Create a new folder or add folders for your contacts.
• Wallpapers: Set a background image.
Available items vary depending on the current Idle screen mode.
To move items on the Idle screen:
1. Touch and hold the item that you want to move.
2. Drag the item to a new location.
To remove items from the Idle screen:
1. Touch and hold the item that you want to remove. The item is magnified and the icon appears, indicating that the application tab has switched to the trash tab.
2. Drag the item to the trash tab.
3. When the item and the trash tab turn red, release the item.
Use the shortcuts panel
In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator icons area and drag your finger down to open the shortcuts panel. You can activate or deactivate wireless connection features and access a list of a notifications, such as messages, calls, events, or processing status.
• To hide the shortcuts panel, drag the bottom of the list
up.
In the shortcuts panel, you can access the following options:
• Wi-Fi: Activate or deactivate the WLAN connection
feature. ► p. 78
• Bluetooth: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless
connection feature. ► p. 76
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• GPS: Activate or deactivate GPS mode.
• Sound/vibration: Activate or deactivate Vibration mode.
• Auto rotation: Activate or deactivate the auto rotation.
Your phone has a built-in motion sensor that detects its orientation. While using some features, if you
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rotate the phone the interface automatically switches to landscape view. To set the interface to retain the portrait orientation when the phone is rotated, deactivate
Auto rotation
can also set it by deselecting → Auto-rotate screen.
in the shortcuts panel. You
Settings → Display
You can also place two fingers on the screen and pinch to switch to Edit mode.
2. Add or remove panels by using the following features:
• To remove a panel, tap and hold the thumbnail of a
panel and drag it to the trash bin at the bottom of the screen.
• To 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.
3. When you are finished, press [ ].
Add or remove panels from the Idle screen
You can add or remove panels from the Idle screen to organize widgets according to your preferences and needs.
1. In Idle mode, press [ ] → Edit.
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Access Applications

To access your phone’s applications:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications to access the application list.
2. Scroll left or right to display the application screens. You can also select a dot at the top of the screen to move to the corresponding main menu screen.
3. Select an application.
• In order to use applications provided by Google, you must have a Google account. If you do not have a Google account, you will need to create one.
• You can add a shortcut to an application by tapping and holding an application icon in the application list. You can then move the icon on the Idle screen as needed.
4. Press [ ] to return to the previous screen or press [] to return to the Idle screen.
To organize applications:
You can reorganize the applications in the application list by changing their order or by grouping them into categories to suit your needs.
1. In the application list, press [ ] → View type → Customizable grid.
2. Press [ ] → Edit
3. Tap and hold an application.
4. Drag the application icon to a new location. You can move an application icon to another main menu screen. You can also move commonly used applications next to Home.
5. Press [ ] → Save.
To access recent applications:
1. Press and hold
[ ]
to open a list of applications that
you have recently accessed.
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2. Select the application that you want to access.

Customize Your Phone

Get more from your phone by customizing it to suit your needs.
To set the current date and time:
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1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → Date and time.
2. Set the date and time and change other options as needed.
To turn the touch tone on or off:
• In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → Sound
→ Audible touch tones.
To adjust the volume of the ring tones:
• In the Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down to
adjust the ringtone volume.
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To switch to or from Silent mode:
To mute or unmute your phone, do one of the following:
• In the Idle mode, select Phone → Dialer and tap and hold #.
• In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] and select Silent mode.
• In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → Sound → Silent mode.
To change your ringtone:
1. In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
Sound → Phone ringtone.
2. Select a ringtone in the list and select OK.
To activate animation for switching windows:
• In Idle mode, select Applications → Settings →
Display → Animation → Some animations or All animations.
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