Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your
device depending on the software of the device or your service
provider.
To install Kies (PC Sync)
Download the latest version of Kies from the 1.
Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and
install it on your PC.
Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC. 2.
Samsung Kies will launch automatically.
Refer to the Kies help for more information.
www.samsung.com
English (LTN). 09/2011. Rev. 1.0
GT-B5510L
user manual
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Using this manual
Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device.
This device will provide you with high quality mobile
communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s
exceptional technology and high standards.
This user manual has been specially designed to guide you
through the functions and features of your device.
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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settings of your device.
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is subject to change without prior notice. Refer to
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see in this manual:
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yourself or others
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Contents
8
Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
●
Mobile device
●
Battery
●
Quick start guide
Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal
software may cause damage or malfunctions that are
not covered by your manufacturer's warranty.
●
The items supplied with your device and available
accessories may vary depending on your region or
service provider.
●
You can purchase additional accessories from your
local Samsung dealer.
●
The supplied accessories perform best for your device.
●
Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be
compatible with your device.
Install the SIM or USIM 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 use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can
purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
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9
Assembling
10
To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,
If the device is on, press and hold [
1
→
OK to turn it off.
off
Remove the back cover.
2
Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you
remove the back cover.
Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured
3
contacts facing down.
] and select Power
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.
Insert the battery.
4
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11
Replace the back cover.
5
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.
●
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.
●
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
›
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.
●
You can use the device while it is charging, but it may
take longer to fully charge the battery.
●
While the device is charging, the touch screen may
not function due to an unstable power supply. If this
happens, unplug the travel adapter from the device.
●
While charging, the device may heat up. This is
normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or
performance.
●
If your device is not charging properly, bring your
device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.
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13
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 outlet
to interrupt the power supply. The travel adapter should
remain close to the socket when in use.
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
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.
●
●
●
memory cards with maximum capacities of
™
Your device supports only the FAT file structure for
memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with
a different file structure, your device will ask you to
reformat the memory card.
Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the
lifespan of memory cards.
When you insert a memory card in your device, the
file directory of the memory card will appear in the
sdcard folder.
™
or
Remove the back cover.
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.
Replace the back cover.
4
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Remove the memory card
›
Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe
removal.
In Idle mode, select
1
→
storage
Remove the back cover.
2
Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the
3
device.
Remove the memory card.
4
Replace the back cover.
5
Do not remove a memory card while the device is
transferring or accessing information, as this could
result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or
device.
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
storage
Format SD card
Unmount SD card → OK.
→
Unmount SD card → OK → Format SD card →
→
→ Settings → SD card and phone
→ Settings → SD card and phone
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.
Attach a hand strap (optional)
Remove the back cover.
1
Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the
2
small projection.
Replace the back cover.
3
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Getting started
Turn your device on and off
To turn on your device, press and hold []. 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 [
→
Power off
●
●
OK.
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 [] and select
Flight mode.
] and then select
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Getting started
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Get to know your device
Device layout
›
Earpiece
Volume key
Home key
Menu key
QWERTY keyboard
Mouthpiece
GPS antenna
Power/Reset/
Lock key
Proximity sensor
Touch screen
Trackpad
Search key
Back key
Multifunction jack
Headset jack
Camera lens
Speaker
Back cover
Main antenna
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Keys
›
KeyFunction
Turn on the device (press and hold);
Power/
1
Reset
Lock
Access the quick menus (press and
/
hold); Reset the device (press and hold
for 8-10 seconds and release); Lock the
touch screen.
Menu
Home
Open a list of options available on the
current screen).
Return to the idle screen; Open the list
of recent applications (press and hold).
Scroll through menu options (drag);
Trackpad
Select a highlighted menu option or
confirm an input (press).
BackReturn to the previous screen.
Open the Google search application;
Open the search input window while
Search
using some applications; Launch the
voice command feature (press and
hold).
VolumeAdjust the device’s volume.
1. If your device has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes, you may
need to reset the device to regain functionality.
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QWERTY keyboard
›
The position, images, and functions of the keys may
differ depending on your region.
KeyFunction
Alphanumeric
ShiftChange case in a text input field.
Alt
Symbol
Space
Backspace
Enter
Enter numbers, letters, and
special characters.
Use characters on the upper half
of the keys in a text input field.
Enter symbols in a text input
field.
Insert a space in a text input field;
In Idle mode, open the Google
search application.
Delete characters in a text input
field.
Start a new line in a text input
field.
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Indicator icons
›
Icons shown on the display may vary depending on
your region or service provider.
IconDefinition
No signal
Signal strength
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
HSDPA network connected
Open WLANs available
WLAN connected
Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth headset connected
GPS activated
Call in progress
Call on hold
Speakerphone activated
Missed call
Synchronised with the web
Uploading data
Downloading data
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IconDefinition
Call diverting activated
Connected to PC
USB tethering activated
Wi-Fi tethering activated
No SIM or USIM card
New text or multimedia message
New email message
New voice mail message
Alarm activated
Event notification
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Silent mode activated
10:00 AM
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.
●
Your touch screen has a layer that detects small
electrical charges emitted by the human body. For
best performance, tap the touch screen with your
fingertip. The touch screen will not react to touches of
sharp tools, such as a stylus or pen.
Control your touch screen with the following actions:
●
Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a menu,
option, or application.
●
Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than 2
seconds to open a pop-up option list.
●
Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to
move to items on lists.
●
Drag and drop: Tap and hold your finger on an item, and
then drag your finger to move the item.
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●
Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom in
or out while viewing photos or web pages.
●
Pinch: Place two fingers far apart, and then pinch them
together.
●
Your device turns off the touch screen when you do
not use the device for a specified period. To turn on
the screen, press [
●
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 [
] and then flick the window with your finger.
[
You can activate the screen lock feature to prevent
others from using or accessing your personal data and
information saved in your device.
]. To unlock, turn on the screen by pressing
► p. 31
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.
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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
that provide convenient functions and information on
your idle screen.
●
Shortcuts
bookmarks, and contacts.
●
Folders
contacts.
●
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.
] → Add or tap and hold the empty area on the
→
an item:
: Add widgets. Widgets are small applications
: Add shortcuts to items, such as applications,
: Create a new folder or add folders for your
: Set a background image.
Drag the item to the trash bin.
2
When the item turns red, release the item.
3
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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:
●
●
●
●
●
: Activate or deactivate the WLAN connection feature.
Wi-Fi
► p. 88
B/T
: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless
connection feature.
GPS
: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.
Sound
/Vibration: Activate or deactivate Vibration mode.
Auto rotation
► p. 85
: 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
Add or remove panels by using the following features:
2
●
To remove a panel, tap and hold the thumbnail of a
] → Edit.
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
Scroll left or right to another screen.
2
You can also select a dot at the top 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.
●
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
return to the idle screen.
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.
] to return to the previous screen; Press [] to
to access the application list.
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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 screen. You
can also move most-used applications under
Press [
4
Access recent applications
›
Press and hold [1 ] to view the applications you 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.
] → Save.
] → Edit.
.
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 End all.
Active applications.
End.
Task
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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 & time.
Set the time and date and change other options.
2
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:
●
Open the notifications panel from the top of the screen and
select Sound.
●
Press and hold [
Audible selection.
] and select Silent mode.
You can set the device to alert you to various events
in Silent mode. In Idle mode, open the application list
→
and select Settings
Only in Silent mode. When you switch to Silent mode,
will appear in place of .
Sound → Vibrate → Always or
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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.
Select a wallpaper for the idle screen
›
In Idle mode, press [1 ] → Wallpaper → an option.
Select an image.
2
Select 3 Save or Setwallpaper.
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.
Drag the slider
2
to adjust the level of brightness.
OK.
3
Select
OK.
The brightness level of the display will affect how
quickly the device consumes battery power.
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31
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.
Set an unlock pattern
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings
→
Location and security → Set 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.
Select
4
Draw a pattern again to confirm.
5
Select 6 Confirm.
Continue.
Set an unlock PIN code
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings
→
Location and security → Set screen lock → PIN.
Enter a new PIN (numeric) and select
2
Enter the PIN again and select
3
OK.
Continue.
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Set an unlock password
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Settings → Location and security → Set 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.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
→
Location and security → Set up SIM card lock →
Lock SIM card.
Enter your PIN and select
2
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.
OK.
OK.
Settings
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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.
Read the terms and conditions and select
2
Select
3
your Samsung account, and select Sign in.
To create a Samsung account, select Sign up.
Select
4
Enter the password for your Samsung account again and
5
select OK.
Enter a phone number including a country code (with
6
Enter the text message to be sent to the recipients.
7
Select
8
Sign in, enter your email address and password for
Alert message recipients.
Done.
Accept.
Settings
+).
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Enter text
You can enter text by pressing keys on the QWERTY keyboard,
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.
Enter text using the QWERTY keyboard
›
Press appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter characters,
numbers, and symbols.
You can also use the following keys:
KeyFunction
Change case.
Enter characters on the upper half of the keys.
Switch to Symbol mode.
Insert a space.
► p. 108
Clear your input.
Start a new line.
Enter text using the Samsung keypad
›
To use the Samsung keypad, open the application list
→
and select Settings
keypad.
Locale & text → On-screen
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Select 1 → Keypad types and select a text input
method.
You can select one of key input methods (QWERTY or
traditional keypad) or handwriting input methods.
Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on
2
the screen.
You can also use the following keys:
1
2
NumberFunction
1
2
3
4
5
Change case.
Switch between Symbol mode and ABC mode.
Clear your input.
Start a new line.
Access the keypad settings; Change the
keypad type (tap and hold).
Insert a space.
6
Functions of this key may vary
depending on your service provider.
3
4
5
6
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36
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
Drag
4
Select
5
In another application, place the cursor where you want to
6
paste the text.
Select
7
text field.
or .
or to select the text you want.
to copy, or to cut the text onto the clipboard.
→ to insert the text from the clipboard into the
Download applications from Android
Market
Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality
can be extended by installing additional applications.
Android Market provides you an easy and quick way to shop
for games and mobile applications.
●
This feature may be unavailable depending on your
region or service provider.
●
Your device will save user files from downloaded
applications to the internal memory. To save the files
to the memory card, connect your device to a PC and
copy them from the internal memory to the memory
card.
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Install an application
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Market.
If you are launching this application for the first time,
2
select Accept.
Search for a file or application and download it.
3
Uninstall an application
›
From the Android Market home screen, select 1 My apps.
Select the item you want to delete.
2
Select 3 Uninstall → OK.
Download files from the web
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
→
Android Market, you must select Settings
→
Unknown sources → OK.
Applications
Internet.
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38
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
Press [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 hold the device near your face, your device
automatically turns off and locks the touch screen to
prevent accidental inputs.
●
Static electricity discharged from your body or
clothing may interfere with the proximity sensor
during a call.
Make a call
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 →
Keypad, and enter an area code and a phone number.
Select
2
To end the call, select
3
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Use the phonebook to save numbers you dial
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●
To quickly access the call log to redial the numbers
you dialled recently, select → Logs.
to make a voice call.
End.
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Answer a call
When a call comes in, drag 1 right until it reaches the dot.
When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to
mute the ringtone.
To end the call, select
2
End.
Reject a call
When a call comes in, drag left until it reaches the dot. The
caller will hear a busy tone.
Call an international number
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 →
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 call
›
You can use the following options while a 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, press [
.
. To retrieve a held call,
] → Add call and then dial a
new number.
●
To answer a second call, drag
right 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
Dialpad.
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,
press [] → Bluetooth.
●
To switch between the two calls, select
●
To make a multiparty call (conference call), make or
Swap.
answer a second call and press [] → Merge calls 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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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 Fixed
Dialling Number (FDN) mode or call diverting.
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 settings → Fixed Dialing Numbers → Enable
FDN.
Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card and
2
select OK.
Select
3
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
→
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.
FDN list and add contacts to be used in FDN mode.
Call settings → Call forwarding.
Settings
Settings
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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 settings
setting will be sent to the network.
View call logs
›
You can view logs of your calls filtered by their types.
Additional settings → Call waiting. Your
→
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.
] → View by → an option to sort the call logs.
→
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.
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Send a text message
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select .
1
Select
2
Add recipients of your message.
3
Select
4
To insert emoticons, press [
Select
5
Send a multimedia message
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select .
1
Select
2
Add recipients of your message.
3
New message.
●
Enter phone numbers manually, separating them with a
semicolon or a comma.
●
Select phone numbers from the lists by selecting
options under the recipient field.
Enter message here and enter your message text.
] → Insert smiley.
Send to send the message.
New message.
●
Enter phone numbers or email addresses manually,
separating them with a semicolon or a comma.
●
Select phone numbers or email addresses from the lists
by selecting options under the recipient field.
When you enter an email address, the device will
convert the message as a multimedia message.
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Press [4 ] → Add subject and add a subject for the
message.
Select
5
To insert emoticons, press [
Select
6
You can select a file from the file list or create a new photo,
video, or sound.
Select
7
View a text or multimedia message
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select .
1
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,
Enter message here and enter your message text.
] → Insert smiley.
and add an item.
Send to send the message.
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.
→
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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.
Send an email message
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Google
Mail.
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 Google
Mail.
Select an email message.
2
] → Compose.
to send the message.
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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
Preview. To save it to your
.
memory card, select Download.
●
To archive the message, select
●
To delete the message, select
●
To move to the previous or next message, select
Archive.
Delete.
or
.
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
OK.
Filter messages
From the Inbox screen, press [1 ] → Go to labels.
Select the label of the messages you want to view.
2
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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 right of the
screen and select one you want to retrieve messages from.
Send an email message
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email.
1
Press [
2
Add recipients of your message.
3
●
Enter email addresses manually, separating them with a
semicolon.
●
Select email addresses from the lists by selecting
options under the recipient field.
] → Compose.
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Select the Cc/Bcc field to add more recipients.
4
Select the subject field to enter a subject.
5
Select the text input field to enter your email text.
6
Select7 Attach and attach a file.
You can select a file from the file list or create a new photo,
video, or sound.
You cannot attach Digital Rights Management (DRM)protected files.
Select
8
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.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
an email account.
Press [
2
Select an email message.
3
Send to send the message.
If you are offline or outside your service area, the
message will be held in the outbox until you are online
and in your service area.
Email→
] → Refresh to update the message list.
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From the message view, use the following options:
●
To reply to the message, press [
●
To forward the message to other people, press [
Forward.
●
To delete the message, press [
●
To move the message to another folder, press [
to folder.
●
To view an attachment, drag the screen down and select an
attachment. To save it to your device, select .
] → Reply.
] →
] → Delete.
] → Move
Samsung Email
Samsung Email allows you to connect your device to your
personal or company email accounts. In Idle mode, open the
application list and select Samsung Email.
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.
Press [
2
Enter an email address of the friend and select
3
invitation.
When your friend accepts the invitation, the friend is added to
your friend list.
] → Add friend.
Send
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
Samsung IM
Learn to chat with friends and family from any of the universal
instant messengers.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Samsung IM.
Select
2
Enter your user name and password to sign in.
3
Chat with friends and family instantly.
4
Add Account → a messenger.
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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Entertainment
Camera
Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can
take photos at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels
(3.2 megapixels) and videos at resolutions up to
320 x 240 pixels.
To use the camera, you must first insert a memory card.
●
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.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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NumberFunction
Check the camera status and settings.
●
: Resolution
●
1
: Exposure metre type
●
: Number of photos you can take
(according to available memory)
●
: Storage location
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Press the Volume key to zoom in or out.
3
Change the shooting mode.
Change the scene mode.
Adjust the exposure value.
Change the camera settings.
Switch to the camcorder.
Capture a photo.
View the photo you captured last.
The zoom function may be unavailable when shooting
in the highest resolution.
4
Select
to take a photo.
The photo is saved automatically.
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After taking photos, select to view the taken photos.
●
To view more photos, scroll left or right.
To zoom in or out, tap the screen and select ● or . You
can also double-tap the screen to zoom in or out.
●
To send a photo to others, select
●
To set a photo as wallpaper or a caller ID image for a
contact, select Set as.
●
To delete a photo, select
Capture a photo by using preset options for
›
Delete.
Share.
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
Make any necessary adjustments.
3
Select 4 to take a photo.
→ a scene.
Camera
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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
Select 4 .
Aim the camera lens at your subject.
5
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
→ Smile shot.
→ Panorama.
Camera
Camera
Select 4 to take the first photo.
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 6 to complete the panoramic photo.
6
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Customise camera settings
›
Before taking a photo, select → to access the following
options:
OptionFunction
Timer
ResolutionChange the resolution option.
White balance
EffectsApply a special effect.
Metering Select a type of exposure metre.
Image qualitySet the quality level for your photos.
Before taking a photo, select
settings:
SettingFunction
Guidelines
ReviewSet the camera to display the taken image.
Select the length of the delay before the
camera takes a photo.
Adjust the colour balance according to
lighting conditions.
→ to access the following
Display the guidelines on the preview
screen.
Set the camera to include location
information for your photos.
To improve GPS signals, avoid
GPS
Shutter sound
ResetReset menus and shooting options.
shooting in locations where the
signal may be obstructed, such as
between buildings or in low-lying
areas, or in poor weather conditions.
Set the camera shutter to make a sound
when capturing a photo.
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Record a video
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera
1
to turn on the camera.
Select
2
Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary
3
to switch to the camcorder.
adjustments.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
NumberFunction
Check the camcorder status and settings.
●
: Resolution
1
●
: Length of video that can be
recorded (according to available memory)
●
: Storage location
Change the recording mode (for attaching
2
to a multimedia message or for saving
normally).
3
4
5
6
7
Adjust the exposure value.
Change the camcorder settings.
Switch to the camera.
Record a video.
View the video you recorded last.
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Press the Volume key to zoom in or out.
4
The zoom function may be unavailable when recording
in the highest resolution.
Select
5
Select
6
The video is saved automatically.
After recording videos, select
●
To view more videos, scroll left or right.
To send a video to others, select ●Share.
●
To play a video, select
●
To delete a video, select
Customise camcorder settings
›
Before recording a video, select → to access the
following options:
OptionFunction
Timer
to start recording.
to stop recording.
The camcorder may not be able to properly record
videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed.
to view the recorded videos.
Play.
Delete.
Select the length of the delay before the
camera starts recording a video.
ResolutionChange the resolution option.
White balance
EffectsApply a special effect.
Video qualitySet the quality level for your videos.
Adjust the colour balance according to
lighting conditions.
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Before recording a video, select → to access the
following settings:
SettingFunction
Guidelines
Review
ResetReset menus and recording options.
Display the guidelines on the preview
screen.
Set the camera to display the recorded
video.
Gallery
Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your memory
card.
Supported file formats
›
TypeFormat
Imagebmp, gif, jpg, png, wbmp
Video3gp, mp4, mkv
●
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.
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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 or out, select ● or . You can also double-tap
the screen to zoom in or out.
●
To start a slideshow in the selected folder, select
Tap the screen to stop the slideshow.
●
To send a photo to others, select
●
To delete a photo, select
●
To use additional features with a photo, select
More and use the following options:
Details -: View photo details.
Set as -: Set a photo as wallpaper or a caller image for a
contact.
Crop -: Crop an image from a photo.
Rotate left -: Rotate a photo anti-clockwise.
Rotate right -: Rotate a photo clockwise.
Menu → Delete.
Menu → Share.
Slideshow.
Menu →
Play a video
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select Gallery.
1
Select a video (with the
2
Control playback with the virtual keys.
3
icon) to play.
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Music
Learn to listen to your favourite music while on the go with
the music player. The music player supports the following file
formats: 3gpp, mpeg4, mp3, aac, ogg, wave (Codec : mp3,
vorbis (ogg), aac, aac+, eaac+, amr-nb/wb, wav, midi)
To use the music player, you must first insert a memory card.
●
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.
Add music files to your memory card
›
Start by transferring files to your memory card:
●
Download from the wireless web.
●
Download from a PC with Samsung Kies.
●
Receive via Bluetooth.
●
Copy to your memory card.
Play music
›
► p. 87
► p. 92
After transferring music files to your memory card,
► p. 75
► p. 91
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
→
Select a music category
2
Control playback with the following keys:
3
1
2
3
4
a music file.
Music.
5
6
7
8
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NumberFunction
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1. These icons are shown when you tap the player screen.
●
You can control the music player with a headset. In
Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound
system when a headset is connected.
Move to a point of the file by dragging the
1
bar.
Skip backward; Scan backward in a file (tap
and hold).
Pause playback; Select to resume
playback.
Change the repeat mode (off, repeating
one file, or repeating all files).
1
Activate Shuffle mode.
Open the playlist.
Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (tap and
hold).
Idle mode, press and hold the headset button to
launch the music player. Press the headset button to
start or pause playback.
●
SRS CS Headphone
delivers a 5.1 surround sound
™
experience over standard headphones or earbuds
when listening to multichannel content, such as DVD
movies.
●
WOW HD
significantly improves the playback
™
quality of audio, delivering a dynamic 3D
entertainment experience with deep, rich bass and
high frequency clarity for crisp detail.
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Use the party shuffle feature
›
When you turn on the party shuffle feature, your device
selects and plays music files randomly.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Press [
2
To turn off the party shuffle feature, press [
3
shuffle off.
Customise music player settings
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Music.
Select a category
2
Press [
3
Adjust the following settings to customise your music
4
player:
OptionFunction
5.1 channel
EqualizerSelect a default equaliser type.
] → Party shuffle.
→
a music file.
] → Settings.
Set whether or not to activate the
virtual 5.1 channel surround sound
system when a headset is connected.
] → Party
Music.
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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.
Control the FM radio with the following keys:
3
1
2
3
4
3
NumberFunction
1
2
3
4
5
Turn the FM radio off or on.
Adjust the volume.
Search for an available radio station.
Fine-tune the frequency.
Add the current radio station to the
favourites list.
5
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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.
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.
] → Scan → a scanning option.
to turn on the FM radio.
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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
OptionFunction
RegionSelect your region.
Background
playing
Show Station
ID
Alternative
frequency
FM radio auto
off
] → 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.
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.
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.
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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 .
Press [
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 → .
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.
] → New contact.
→
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Find a contact
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select .
1
Scroll up or down on the contact list.
2
Select a contact’s name.
3
Once you find a contact, you can use the following options:
●
To call the contact, select a phone number.
To send a message, select ●Message.
●
To send an email message, select an email address.
To edit the contact information, press [ ●] → Edit.
●
To set the contact as your favourites, select
right of the screen.
Set a speed dial number
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 .
on the top
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 .
Press [
2
Enter your own personal details.
3
Select 4 Save.
You can send your namecard by attaching it to a
message or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth
wireless feature.
] → More → Speed dial.
→
a contact.
] → My profile.
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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
Press [
2
Select an account.
3
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
Groups.
Press [
2
Enter a name and select a ringtone for the group.
3
Select 4 Save.
Copy contacts
›
To copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device,
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
] → More → Get friends.
] → Create.
.
→
.
Press [
2
Select contacts to copy and select
3
To copy contacts from your device to the SIM or USIM card,
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Press [
2
Select contacts to copy and select
3
] → Import/Export → Import from SIM card.
Import.
.
] → Import/Export → Export to SIM card.
Export → Ye s .
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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
Press [
2
Select a memory location.
3
If you have more than one account, select an account to
which you want to add the contact.
To export contacts from your device to a memory card,
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Press [
2
Select
3
View the communication log
›
You can view the communication log of calls, messages, email
or SNS threads.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
History.
Select an item you want to view.
2
] → Import/Export → Import from SD card.
] → Import/Export → Export to SD card.
Ye s to confirm.
.
.
→
View social network activities
›
You can view the recent activities of contacts in social
network services, such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Activities.
Select an item you want to view.
2
→
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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.
Press [
2
Enter the details of the event as required.
3
Select 4 Done.
View events
›
To change the calendar view,
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Calendar.
Press [
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.
2
●
To move to a specific day by entering a date manually,
press [] → More → Go to, enter the date by selecting
+ or -, and select Set.
●
To select today’s date, press [
] → More → Create.
] and select Day, Week, or Month.
] → To da y .
Select an event to view its details.
3
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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 3 Snooze all or
Dismiss all.
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.
Select
2
Enter your memo text.
3
If you are using the on-screen keyboard, select 4 Done.
Select a colour to change a background colour.
5
Select 6 Save.
View memos
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Memo.
Select a memo to view its details.
2
Create memo.
●
To edit the memo, select
●
To delete the memo, select
You can send the memo to others by tapping and
holding the memo and selecting
option.
.
→ OK.
Send via→ an
Voice recorder
Learn to operate your device’s voice recorder.
To use the voice recorder, you must first insert a memory card.
Record a voice memo
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Voice
rec.
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
rec.
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
1
The above screen may differ depending on your region
or service provider.
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NumberFunction
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.
While browsing the web page, use the following options:
●
To zoom in or out, select
or . You can also
doubletap the screen to zoom in or out.
●
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 reload the current web page, press [
●
To go to a next page in history, press [
●
To bookmark the current web page, press [
] → Refresh.
] → Forward.
] → 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.
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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
2
3
Select
Select
→ Bookmarks.
Add.
Internet.
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
Open.
Open in
new window.
●
To edit the bookmark details, select
●
To add the bookmark shortcut to the idle screen, select
Edit bookmark.
Add
shortcut to Home.
●
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,
Delete bookmark.
select Set as homepage.
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Access the frequently visited pages or the
›
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.
Search for a specific location
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Maps.
The map will display your current location.
Press [
2
Enter a keyword for the location and select
3
To search for a location by voice, select
] → Search.
.
.
Select the location you want to view details.
4
To view a list of all results for your search, select ●.
●
To zoom in or out, select
●
To add layers to the map, press [
●
To view your current location, press [
Location.
To add a star to the location, select the balloon of the
→
location name
.
or .
] → Layers.
] → My
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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 select an address from your contact list or starred
places, or point the location on the map, select
Contacts or Point on map.
Select a travel method (car, bus, or walk) and select
4
directions.
Select a travel route to view details of your trip (if
5
necessary).
Select
6
The route is indicated on the map. To view only the single
part of the route, select
When you are finished, press [
7
] → Directions.
→
.
or .
] → More → Clear Map.
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.
™
.
Get
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
The device automatically joins Latitude.
Select
2
address.
→ Select from Contacts or Add via email
Latitude.
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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.
Ye s .
] → See map.
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
To view the place on the map, select 4 Map.
To view the route to the place, select Directions.
To view the phone number of the place, select Call.
Places.
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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
“Navigate to destination.”
●
Type Destination
virtual keypad.
●
Contacts
: Select your destination from addresses of
your contacts.
●
Starred Places
your starred places.
: Speak your destination such as
: Enter your destination with the
: Select your destination from the list of
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YouTube
Learn to view and upload videos via YouTube.
This feature may be unavailable depending on your
region or service provider.
Watch videos
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
YouTube.
If you are launching this application for the first time,
2
select Accept.
Select a video from the list.
3
Control playback with the icons on the screen.
4
Upload videos
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
YouTube.
Press [
2
If you want to upload new videos, select
the camera.
Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.
3
Select 4 to start recording.
Select
5
Select
6
Enter your user name and password and select
7
Enter details of the upload and select
8
] → Upload and select a video. Skip to 7.
to turn on
to stop recording.
Save to upload the video that you have recorded.
Upload.
Sign in.
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News & Weather
Learn to view the weather information and read top news
and other news articles.
View the weather information
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 News &
Weather.
Select
2
Your device searches for your current location and displays
the weather information.
Read news articles
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 News &
Weather.
Select a news topic at the top of the screen.
2
Select an article to open.
3
Weather at the top of the screen.
You can change the location to view the weather
information in another region. Press [
Weather settings and clear the check box next to Use
my location. Then select a location in Set location.
To add news topics, press [] → Settings→ News
→
settings
Select news topics.
] → Settings →
Samsung Apps
Samsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an
abundance of applications directly to your device. Featuring
a wealth of games, news, reference, social networking,
navigation, health related applications and more, Samsung
Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice of mobile
experience.
Your device gets smarter with fully optimised applications
from Samsung Apps. Explore amazing applications and make
your mobile life even better.
●
The feature may be unavailable depending on your
region or service provider.
●
For details, please visit www.samsungapps.com.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Samsung Apps.
If you are launching this application for the first time, read
2
the terms and conditions and select Accept.
Search for and download applications as desired.
3
Market
You can download games, ringtones, or other applications
from the Android Market.
This feature may be unavailable depending on your
region or service provider.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
If you are launching this application for the first time,
2
select Accept.
Search for a file and download it to the device.
3
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications
technology capable of exchanging information over
a distance of about 10 m without requiring a physical
connection.
You do not need to line up the devices to beam information
with Bluetooth. If the devices are within range of one another,
you can exchange information between them even if they are
located in different rooms.
●
Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception,
or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth
wireless feature.
●
Always ensure that you share and receive data with
devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there
are obstacles between the devices, the operating
distance may be reduced.
●
Some devices, especially those that are not tested
or approved by Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible
with your device.
Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings
→
Wireless and networks → Bluetooth settings.
2
Select
feature.
Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth wireless
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Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled
›
devices
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings
→
Wireless and networks → Bluetooth settings →
Scan devices.
Select a device.
2
Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the
3
other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select OK.
Alternatively, select Accept to match the PIN between
your device and the device.
When the owner of the other device enters the same
PIN or accepts the connection, pairing is complete. If the
pairing is successful, the device will automatically search
for available services.
Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free car
kits, may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000. If the
other device has a PIN, you must enter it.
Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature
›
Select a file or item, such as a contact, memo, or media file,
1
from an appropriate application or My files.
Select an option for sending data via Bluetooth.
2
The method for selecting an option may vary by data
type.
Search for and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device.
3
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Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless
›
feature
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings
→
Wireless and networks → Bluetooth settings →
Discoverable.
Your device is visible to other Bluetooth devices for 120
seconds.
When prompted, enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless
2
feature and select OK (if necessary).
Select
3
data from the device.
Received data is saved to the bluetooth folder. If you receive a
contact, it is automatically saved to the phonebook.
Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive
Wi-Fi
Learn to use your device’s wireless networking capabilities
to activate and connect to any wireless local area network
(WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standards.
You can connect to the internet or other network devices
anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available.
Your device uses non-harmonised frequency and is
intended for use in all European countries. The WLAN
can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors,
but cannot be operated outdoors in France.
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Activate the WLAN feature
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings →
→
Wireless and networks
An active WLAN running in the background will
consume battery power. To preserve battery power,
activate the WLAN only when needed.
Find and connect to a WLAN
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings
→
Wireless and networks → Wi-Fi settings.
The device will automatically search for available WLANs.
Wi-Fi settings → Wi-Fi.
Select a network under
2
Enter a password for the network (if necessary).
3
Select 4 Connect.
Add a WLAN manually
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings
→
Wireless and networks → Wi-Fi settings →
Add Wi-Fi network.
Enter the SSID for the network and select the security
2
type.
Set the security settings depending on the selected
3
security type.
4
Select
Save.
Wi-Fi networks.
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Mobile network sharing
Learn to set your device as a wireless modem or wireless
access point for PCs or other devices, and share your device’s
mobile network connection.
Share your device’s mobile network via WLAN
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings
→
Wireless and networks → Tethering and portable
hotspot.
Select
2
tethering feature.
Select
3
portable Wi-Fi hotspot to configure network settings to
use your device as an access point.
When you are finished, select
4
From another device, locate your device’s name in the
5
available connection list and connect to the network.
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to activate the Wi-Fi
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings → Configure
OptionFunction
Network SSID
SecuritySelect the security type.
View and edit the device name that
will be shown to external devices.
Save.
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Share your device’s mobile network via USB
›
Using a USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on your
1
device to a PC.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
2
→
Wireless and networks → Tethering and portable
hotspot.
Select
3
feature.
Your device shares the mobile network connection on
your PC.
To stop sharing the network connection, clear the check
box next to USB tethering.
USB tethering to activate the USB tethering
The sharing method for the network connection may
differ depending on the PC’s operating system.
Settings
GPS
Your device is equipped with a global positioning system
(GPS) receiver. Learn to activate location services.
To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the
following conditions:
●
between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, or
inside buildings
●
in poor weather
●
around high voltage or electromagnetic fields
●
in a vehicle with sun protection film
Do not touch the internal antenna area or cover this
area with your hands or other objects while using the
GPS functions.
This feature may be unavailable depending on your
region or service provider.
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Activate location services
›
You must activate location services to receive location
information and search the map.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
→
Location and security.
Adjust the following settings to activate location services:
2
OptionFunction
Use wireless
networks
Use GPS
satellites
Set to use WLAN and/or mobile
networks for finding your location.
Set to use the GPS satellite for finding
your location.
Settings
PC connections
Learn to connect your device to a PC with a USB cable in USB
connection modes. By connecting the device to a PC, you can
transfer data to and from your device directly, and use the
Samsung Kies program.
Connect with Samsung Kies
›
Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can
download the program from the Samsung website
(www.samsung.com/kies).
Samsung Kies will work on both Windows and
Macintosh computers.
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Using a USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on your
1
device to a PC.
Samsung Kies will launch automatically.
If Samsung Kies does not automatically launch, double-
click the Samsung Kies icon on your PC.
Copy files from the PC to the device.
2
Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information.
Connect as a mass storage device
›
You can access the file directory of the memory card by using
the device as a memory card reader.
Insert a memory card into the device.
1
Using a USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on your
2
device to a PC.
Open the notifications panel and select
3
→
Connect USB storage → OK.
Open the folder to view files.
4
Copy files from the PC to the memory card.
5
When you are finished, select 6 Disconnect USB storage.
To disconnect the device from the PC, click the USB
device icon on the Windows task bar and click the
option to safely remove the mass storage device. Then
remove the USB cable from the PC. Otherwise, you may
lose data stored on the memory card or damage the
memory card.
USB connected
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VPN connections
You can create virtual private networks (VPN) and connect to
your private network securely through a public network, such
as the internet.
Your device should already be configured with internet
access. If you have trouble accessing the internet, you
need to edit connections. If you are not sure about
the connection information to enter, ask your service
provider.
Set up VPN connections
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings
→
Wireless and networks → VPN settings → Add VPN.
Select a VPN type.
2
Customise the connection information.
3
Available options may vary depending on the VPN type.
OptionFunction
VPN nameEnter a name of the VPN server.
Set VPN serverEnter the IP address of the VPN server.
Enable
Encryption
Set IPsec preshared key
Enable L2TP
secret
Set L2TP secretEnter the L2TP secret password.
Set to encrypt the VPN server.
Enter a pre-shared key.
Set to use the L2TP secret password.
OptionFunction
Select a user certificate that the VPN
Set user
certificate
Set CA
certificate
server uses to identify you. You can
import certificates from the VPN server
or download from the web.
Select a certificate authority (CA)
certificate that the VPN server uses
to identify you. You can import
certificates from the VPN server or
download from the web.
DNS search
domains
When you are finished, press [
4
Connect to a private network
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings
→
Wireless and networks → VPN settings.
Select a private network to connect.
2
Enter the user name and password and select 3 Connect.
Enter the domain name server (DNS)
address.
] → Save.
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Tools
Clock
Learn to use clock display on the Idle screen, and set and
control alarms for important events.
Use the clock display
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Clock.
While using the clock display, use the following features:
2
To create or delete an alarm, select ●.
●
To play a slideshow with photos in Gallery, select
●
To launch the music player, select
●
To return to the idle screen, select
Set a new alarm
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Clock.
.
.
.
Select
2
Set alarm details.
3
When you are finished, select 4 Done.
Stop an alarm
›
When the alarm sounds,
●
Select
●
Select
of time.
→ Add alarm or press [] → Add alarm.
Dismiss to stop the alarm.
Snooze to repeat the alarm after a specified length
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Delete an alarm
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Clock
.
Select an alarm to delete.
2
Select 3 Delete → OK.
→
Calculator
Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your
device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Calculator.
Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to
2
perform basic mathematical operations.
3
Press [
] → Advanced panel to use scientific calculator.
Downloads
Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the
web.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Downloads.
Select a download folder.
2
To open a downloaded file, select the log.
3
To delete a log, select the check box and then select
Delete.
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Google Search
You can search for applications and data in your device and
specific data on the web.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Search.
If you are launching this application for the first time, set
2
whether or not to view the search history of your Google
account.
Enter a letter or a word of the data to search for.
3
Select the item’s name you want to access.
4
Google
My files
Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images, videos,
music, sound clips, and other types of files stored in your
memory card.
Supported file formats
›
TypeFormat
Imagebmp, gif, jpg, png, wbmp
Video3gp, mp4, mkv
Musicmp3, m4a, 3gp, mp4, ogg, aac
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Some file formats are not supported depending on
the software of the device.
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If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error
can occur when you open files.
Tools
98
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 My files.
Select a folder.
2
To move up one level in the file directory, select ●Up.
●
To return to the Home directory, select
Select a file to open.
3
Home.
In a folder, press [] to use the following options:
●
To send a file to others, select
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To create a new folder, select
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To delete files or folders, select
●
To change the view mode, select
●
To sort files or folders, select
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To use additional features using a file, such as moving,
Share.
Create folder.
Delete.
View by.
List by.
copying or renaming option, select More.
Task manager
With the task manager, you can view currently running
applications and memory information.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
manager.
Use the following options:
2
Active applications ●: View the list of all the applications
currently running on your device.
●
Package
: View the total amount of memory used for
applications installed on your device.
●
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: Check and manage the RAM for your device.
RAM
Summary
: View the used and available memory on
your device and memory card.
●
: View help information about extending battery
Help
life.
Task
Tools
99
ThinkFree Office
Learn to create and view document files on your device. If
you have an account with the ThinkFree web service, you can
manage documents online. This application supports the
following file formats: txt, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx, pdf.
Create a new document
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
ThinkFree Office.
If you are launching this application for the first time,
2
select Accept to confirm.
Select
3
Select
4
Press [
5
Enter a name for the document and select
6
Enter contents in the document by using the tools at the
7
bottom of the screen.
When you are finished editing, select
8
press [
View and edit a document on your device
›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
ThinkFree Office.
Select
2
Select a text encoding type (if necessary).
3
View and edit the document as desired.
4
To open the toolbar to edit the document (word, text, or
excel file), press [
Activate now → Close to activate ThinkFree Office.
My Docs.
] → New → a document type.
OK.
on the toolbar or
] → File → Save.
My Docs→ a document.
] → Edit.
When you are finished editing, save the document.
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