Samsung GT-B5512 User Manual

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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.
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GT-B5512
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Contents

Assembling ............................................................. 10
Unpack .................................................................................... 10
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ........................ 11
Charge the battery ............................................................... 13
Insert a memory card (optional) ....................................... 15
Attach a hand strap (optional) .......................................... 17
Getting started ....................................................... 18
Turn your device on and off ............................................... 18
Get to know your device ..................................................... 19
Use the touch screen ........................................................... 26
Use the trackpad ................................................................... 28
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys ..................... 28
Get to know the idle screen ............................................... 28
Access applications .............................................................. 31
Customise your device ........................................................ 33
Switch SIM or USIM cards ................................................... 38
Enter text ................................................................................ 40
Download applications from Android Market .............. 43
Download files from the web ............................................ 44
Synchronise data .................................................................. 45
Communication ..................................................... 47
Calling ..................................................................................... 47
Messaging .............................................................................. 53
Google Mail ............................................................................ 55
Email ........................................................................................ 57
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Talk ........................................................................................... 59
Social Hub .............................................................................. 60
Entertainment ........................................................ 61
Camera .................................................................................... 61
Gallery ..................................................................................... 68
Music ....................................................................................... 70
FM radio .................................................................................. 73
Personal information ............................................ 76
Contacts .................................................................................. 76
Calendar ................................................................................. 80
Memo ...................................................................................... 82
Voice recorder ....................................................................... 82
Web .......................................................................... 84
Internet ................................................................................... 84
Maps ........................................................................................ 87
Latitude ................................................................................... 89
Places ....................................................................................... 89
Navigation .............................................................................. 90
YouTube .................................................................................. 91
Samsung Apps ...................................................................... 92
Market ..................................................................................... 93
News & Weather .................................................................... 94
Connectivity ........................................................... 95
Bluetooth ................................................................................ 95
Wi-Fi ......................................................................................... 97
Mobile network sharing ..................................................... 99
GPS ......................................................................................... 101
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PC connections ................................................................... 102
VPN connections ................................................................ 104
Tools ....................................................................... 106
Clock ...................................................................................... 106
Calculator ............................................................................. 107
Downloads ........................................................................... 107
Google Search ..................................................................... 108
My files .................................................................................. 108
Polaris Office ........................................................................ 109
SIM Toolkit ............................................................................ 111
Task manager ...................................................................... 112
Voice Search ......................................................................... 112
Settings .................................................................. 113
Access the Settings menu ................................................ 113
SIM card manager .............................................................. 113
Wireless and networks ...................................................... 113
Call settings .......................................................................... 115
Sound .................................................................................... 116
Display .................................................................................. 117
Customised keys ................................................................. 118
Location and security ........................................................ 118
Applications ......................................................................... 119
Accounts and sync .............................................................. 120
Privacy ................................................................................... 121
SD card and phone storage ............................................. 121
Locale and text .................................................................... 121
Voice input and output ..................................................... 123
Accessibility ......................................................................... 124
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Date and time ...................................................................... 124
About phone ....................................................................... 124
Troubleshooting .................................................. 125
Safety precautions ............................................... 131
Index ...................................................................... 142

Assembling

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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.
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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.
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. Your device has two SIM card slots to allow you to use two
SIM or USIM cards, and switch between them. Use the right slot for your primary, or most frequently used, SIM or USIM card. Use the left slot for a secondary SIM or USIM card.
] and select Power
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When you insert two USIM cards for a UMTS network into your device, the card in the secondary slot will be used for a GPRS network.
SIM card 2
SIM card 1
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
Replace the back cover.
5
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Charge the battery

Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery.
You can charge the device with 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
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.
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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.
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 when not in use to avoid wasting power. The travel adapter should remain close to the socket when in use.
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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.

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
or
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.
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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
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.
Unmount SD cardOK.
SettingsSD card and phone
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Format the memory card
Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device.
In Idle mode, select
storage Format SD card
Unmount SD cardOKFormat SD card
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.
Settings → SD card and phone
Erase everything.

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

Getting started

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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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Get to know your device

Device layout
Earpiece
Front camera lens
Proximity sensor
Volume key
Home key
Menu key
QWERTY keyboard
Mouthpiece
Headset jack
GPS antenna
Power/Reset/Lock
key
Touch screen
Trackpad
Search key
Back key
Multifunction jack
Rear camera lens
Speaker
Back cover
Main antenna
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Keys
Key Function
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
Open a list of options available on the current screen.
Return to the idle screen; Open the
Home
list of recent applications (press and hold).
Scroll through menu options (drag);
Trackpad
Select a highlighted menu option or confirm an input (press).
Back Return 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).
Volume Adjust 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.
Key Function
Alphanumeric
Shift Change case in a text input field.
Alt
Symbol
Space
Backspace
Enter
SIM switch
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.
Switch SIM or USIM cards; Access the card management setting (press and hold).
Shortcut
Access user-defined applications.
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QWERTY keyboard shortcut key
While using some applications, you can use the following shortcut keys:
Application Shortcut key
[
T]: Move to today’s date.
A]: Change to the agenda view mode.
[
D]: Change to the day view mode.
Calendar
Email
Message
[
W]: Change to the week view mode.
[
M]: Change to the month view mode.
[
[
R]: Reply to the message.
L]: Reply to the message and include all
[ recipients.
F]: Forward the message to others.
[
C]: Create a new email message.
[
[
T]: Move to the top of the message list.
B]: Move to the bottom of the message list.
[
N]: Go to the next message.
[
P]: Go to the previous message.
[
R]: Reply to the message.
[
F]: Forward the message to others.
[
C]: Create a new message.
[
My files
N]: During a PowerPoint slideshow, go to
[ the next slide.
P]: During a PowerPoint slideshow, go to
[ the previous slide.
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Application Shortcut key
]+[Y]: Move to the top of the page.
[
]+[U]: Move to the bottom of the page.
[
]+[N]: Open a new window.
[
]+[W]: Close the current window.
[
]+[B]: Open the list of saved bookmarks.
[
]+[T]: View active windows.
[
]+[R]: Reload the current web page or
[ stop reloading.
]+[K]: Go to the next page.
[
]+[J]: Go to the previous page.
[
]+[A]: Bookmark the current web page.
[
]+[F]: Search for text on the web page.
Internet
[
]+[G]: View the web page details.
[
]+[S]: Send the web page address to
[ others.
]+[D]: View the download history.
[
]+[P]: Customise the browser settings.
[
]+[H]: Access the recent history.
[
]+[I]: Zoom in.
[
]+[O]: Zoom out.
[
]+[C]: Add a shortcut to the current web
[ page to the idle screen.
]: Scroll down on the page.
[
]+[ ]: Scroll up on the page.
[
Gallery
[
T]: Move to the first photo in the list.
B]: Move to the last photo in the list.
[
N]: Go to the next photo.
[
P]: Go to the previous photo.
[
I]: Zoom in.
[
O]: Zoom out.
[
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Indicator icons
Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider.
Icon Definition
No signal
Signal strength
1
/
Activated SIM or USIM card type
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
1. This icon may vary depending on your SIM card setting.
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Icon Definition
Speakerphone activated
Missed call
Synchronised with the web
Uploading data
Downloading data
Call diverting activated
Connected to PC
USB tethering activated
Wi-Fi tethering activated
No SIM or USIM card
New text or multimedia message
New email message
New Google Mail
New voice mail message
Alarm activated
Event notification
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Icon Definition
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Silent mode activated
Vibration mode activated
Flight mode activated
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
FM radio turned on in the background
Error occurred or caution required
Battery power level
10:00
Current time

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.
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For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your device.
Your touch screen has a layer that detects small electrical charges emitted by the human body. For best performance, tap the touch screen with your fingertip. The touch screen will not react to touches of sharp tools, such as a stylus or pen.
Control your touch screen with the following actions:
Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a menu, option, or application.
Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds to open a pop-up option list.
Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to move to items on lists.
Drag and drop: Tap and hold your finger on an item, and then drag your finger to move the item.
Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom in or out while viewing photos or web pages.
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.
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Use the trackpad

Your device’s trackpad lets you easily scroll through menu options or select items.
Control your trackpad with the following actions:
Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to scroll through menu options.
Press: Press once to select a highlighted menu option or confirm an input.
For optimal use, you can set the sensitivity of the trackpad.
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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
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Get to know the idle screen

When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen. From the idle screen, you can view indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and other items.
The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen.
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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 right 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
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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
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: 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 right of the screen.
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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
].

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.
] to return to the previous screen; Press [ ] to
to access the application list.
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.
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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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Set application shortcuts
You can set application shortcuts that you can launch by pressing [
To assign an application to [
], or pressing [ ] and a letter at the same time.
],
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Customised keys.
Select
2
Select an application to assign to the shortcut key.
3
To assign an application to a letter,
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Select a letter
2
key.
Assign application.
Applications Quick launch.
an application to assign to the shortcut
Settings
Settings

Customise your device

Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences.
Set the current time and date
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings
Date and time.
Set the time and date and change other options.
2
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Turn on or off the touch tone
In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings
Sound
Adjust the volume of the ringtones
Press the Volume key up or down to adjust the ringtone volume.
Switch to Silent mode
To mute or unmute your device, do one of the following:
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 .
SoundVibrate Always or
Change your ringtone
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings
SoundRingtone.
Select a SIM or USIM card
2
Select a ringtone from the list and select
3
Activate animation for switching windows
In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings
DisplayAnimation Some animations or All
animations.
Phone ringtone.
OK.
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Select a wallpaper for the idle screen
In Idle mode, press [1 ] → Wallpaper → an option.
Select an image.
2
Select 3 Save or Set wallpaper → a SIM or USIM card.
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
DisplayBrightness.
Drag the slider
2
Select
3
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.
OK.
The brightness level of the display will affect how quickly the device consumes battery power.
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.
to adjust the level of brightness.
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Set an unlock pattern
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings
Location and securitySet screen lock Pattern.
See the on-screen instructions and example patterns and
2
select Next.
Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at least
3
4 dots and select Continue.
Draw the pattern again and select
4
Set an unlock PIN code
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings
Location and securitySet screen lock PIN.
Enter a new PIN (numeric) and select
2
Enter the PIN again and select
3
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
Confirm.
Continue.
OK.
OK.
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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 securitySet up SIM card lock.
Select a SIM or USIM card
2
Enter your PIN and select
3
Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the device.
If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, your SIM or USIM card will be blocked. You must enter a PIN unlock key (PUK) to unblock the SIM or USIM card.
If you block your SIM or USIM card by entering an incorrect PUK, bring the card to your service provider to unblock it.
Activate the Find my mobile feature
When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your device, the Find my mobile feature will automatically send the contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover your device.
To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for controlling the device from the web remotely.
Lock SIM card.
OK.
Settings
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Location and security SIM change alert.
Read the terms and conditions, select the check box next
2
to I accept all the terms above, and select Accept.
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Select 3 Sign in, enter your email address and password for 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
Alert message recipients.
Done.

Switch SIM or USIM cards

Once you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can switch back and forth between each card.
To switch between SIM or USIM cards, press [ when the device is sending or receiving messages or data from the network.
Your device supports dual standby with two different networks. You cannot make or answer calls on both networks at the same time.
Activate the SIM or USIM card
] except for
In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → SIM card manager.
Select a SIM or USIM card to turn the card slot on or off.
2
Select the check box next to 3 Activate.
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Change the names and icons of the SIM or
USIM cards
In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → SIM card manager.
Select a SIM or USIM card
2
card.
the name of the SIM or USIM
Select
3
Select
4
USIM card, and select OK.
Change the SIM or USIM card settings
In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → SIM card manager.
Change the following options:
2
Select icon → an icon.
Register name, change the name for the SIM or
Option Function
Set whether or not to allow incoming calls from the other SIM or USIM card while using data services using a SIM
Receive incoming calls
Data service network
or USIM card.
You can receive calls only when the other SIM or USIM card which is not for data service is connected to a GPRS network.
Select a SIM or USIM for data services.
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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:
Key Function
Change case.
Enter characters on the upper half of the keys.
Switch to Symbol mode.
Insert a space.
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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.
Select
1
input method. You can select one of key input methods (QWERTY or
traditional keypad) or handwriting input methods.
Portrait keypad types and select a text
Locale and text On-screen
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Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on
2
the screen.
You can also use the following keys:
1 2 3
Number Function
1
2
Change case.
Switch between Symbol/Number mode and ABC mode.
Enter text by voice; This icon is available only when you activate the voice input feature for the Samsung keypad.
3
This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language.
4
5
6
Clear your input.
Start a new line.
Access the keypad settings; Change the keypad type (tap and hold).
4 5 6 7
7
Insert a space.
Functions of this key may vary depending on your service provider.
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Copy and paste text
While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications.
Place the cursor on the text you want to copy.
1
Select 2 .
Select
3
Drag
4
Select
5
clipboard.
In another application, place the cursor where you want to
6
paste the text.
Select
7
the text field.
Use QWERTY keyboard shortcut key
Add or edit text with the following shortcut keys:
Key Function
Select word or Select all.
or to select the text you want.
Copy to copy, or Cut to cut the text onto the
Paste to insert the text from the clipboard into
]
[
] +
[
Trackpad
Insert an address in the recipient field.
Insert a dot ( address in the recipient field.
Select text by dragging your finger up, down, left, or right on the trackpad while pressing [
@ when entering an email
.) when entering an email
].
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Key Function
[
[
[
]+[ ]
]+[ ]
]+[ ]
Cut the highlighted text onto the clipboard.
Copy the highlighted text onto the clipboard.
Insert text from the clipboard.
Move the cursor to the beginning or end of the text by dragging your finger
[
]+Trackpad
up or down while pressing [
Move the cursor to the beginning or
].
end of the word by dragging your finger left or right while pressing [
].

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, press [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.
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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.

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.
Add account → an account type.
Activate automatic sync
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings
Accounts and sync.
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.
Synchronise data manually
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings
Select an account.
2
Press [3 ] → Sync now. Your device will start synchronising the data you set for synchronisation.
Auto sync.
Accounts and sync.
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Communication

Calling

Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features.
Make or answer a call
You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end or reject calls.
When you turn on the proximity sensor, your device automatically turns off and locks the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs when you hold the device near your face.
Static electricity discharged from your body or clothing may interfere with the proximity sensor during a call.
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In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 → Keypad, and enter an area code and a phone number.
Select
2
For a video call, select
To end the call, select
3
to make a voice call.
.
End call.
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To quickly access the call log to redial the numbers you dialled recently, select Logs.
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Answer a call
When a call comes in, drag 1 in any direction until it reaches the border of the circle.
When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to mute the ringtone.
To end the call, select
2
End call.
Reject a call
When a call comes in, drag in any direction until it reaches the border of the circle.
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 voice call
You can use the following options while a voice call is in progress:
To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key up or down.
To place a call on hold, select select
To dial a second call, press [
.
. To retrieve a held call,
] → Add call and then dial a
new number.
To answer a second call, drag
in any direction until it reaches the border of the circle when a call waiting tone sounds. The device asks whether to end or hold the first call. You must subscribe to the call waiting service to use this feature.
To open the dialling screen, select
To activate the speakerphone feature, select
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 select Merge when connected to the second party. Repeat to add more parties. You must subscribe to the multiparty call service to use this feature.
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Use options during a video call
You can use the following options while a video call is in progress:
To switch between the front and rear camera lens, select Switch Camera.
To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you, select Mute.
To hide your image from the other party, press [
] → Hide
me.
To select an alternative image to be shown to the other party, press [ ] → Outgoing image.
To open the dialling screen, press [
To listen and talk to the other party via a Bluetooth headset,
] → Keypad.
press [ ] → Switch to headset.
To activate the speakerphone feature, press [
] →
Speaker On/Off.
To use the other party’s image, tap and hold the other party’s image. You can capture an image of the screen or record the video call.
View and dial missed calls
Your device will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, open the notifications panel and select the missed call.
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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 Dialling Numbers → Enable
FDN.
Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card and
2
select OK.
3
Select
FDN list and add contacts to be used in FDN mode.
Settings
Set call forwarding
Call diverting is a network feature to send incoming calls to another number that you specify. You can set this feature separately for several conditions when you are not able to answer calls, such as when you are already on the phone or when you are outside of the service area.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Call settings → Call forwarding → a call type.
Select a condition.
2
Enter a number to which calls will be forwarded and select
3
Enable. Your setting will be sent to the network.
Settings
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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 calls.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings
Call settings → Additional settings → a call type → Call
waiting. Your setting will be sent to the network.
View call logs
You can view logs of your calls filtered by their types.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Logs.
Press [
2
From the call logs, you can make a call or send a message directly to a contact by quickly flicking the contact to the left or right.
Select a log to view its details.
3
From the detail view, you can dial the number, send a message to the number or add the number to the phonebook.
] → View by → an option to sort the call logs.
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Messaging

Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received.
You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider.
Send a text message
In Idle mode, open the application list and select .
1
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
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.
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Add recipients of your message.
3
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.
Press [
4
message.
Select
5
To insert emoticons, press [
Press [
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.
] → Add subject and enter a subject for the
Enter message here and enter your message text.
] → Insert smiley.
] → Attach, or select and add an item.
Send to send the message.
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Listen to voice mail messages
If you have set missed calls to be diverted to the voice mail server, callers may leave voice messages when you do not answer incoming calls. To access your voice mail inbox and listen to voice mail messages,
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Keypad and then tap and hold 1.
Follow the instructions from the voice mail server.
2
You must save the voice mail server number before accessing the server. Your service provider can give you the number.

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.
3
Press [
] → Compose.
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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
to send the message.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Google Mail.
Select an email message.
2
From the message view, use the following options:
To reply to the message, select
To reply to the message including all recipients, select
.
Reply all.
To forward the message to other people, select
Forward.
To add a star to the message, select
To view an attachment, select
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.
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Add a label to a message
From the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message.
1
Select 2 Change labels.
Select a label to add and select
3
Filter messages
From the Inbox screen, press [1 ] → Go to labels.
Select the label of the messages you want to view.
2
OK.

Email

Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or company email account.
Set up an email account
In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email.
1
Enter your email address and password.
2
Select 3 Next (for general email accounts, such as Google Mail and Yahoo) or Manual setup (for other company email accounts).
Follow the on-screen instructions.
4
When you are finished setting up the email account, the email messages are downloaded to your device. If you have created more than two accounts, you can switch between email accounts; Select an account name at the top right of the screen and select one you want to retrieve messages from.
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Send an email message
In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email
1
an email account.
Press [
2
Add recipients of your message.
3
Enter email addresses manually, separating them with a semicolon or a comma.
Select email addresses from the lists by selecting options under the recipient field.
Select the Cc/Bcc field and add more recipients.
4
Select the subject field and enter a subject.
5
Select the text input field and 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
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.
] → Compose.
Send to send the message.
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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
Email
an email account.
Press [
2
Select an email message.
3
] → Refresh to update the message list.
From the message view, use the following options:
To reply to the message, press [
To forward the message to other people, press [
] → Reply.
]
Forward.
To delete the message, press [
To move the message to another folder, press [
] → Delete.
] → Move
to folder.
To load images from the message, press [
] → Show
pictures.
To view an attachment, select the attachment item. To save it to your memory card, select .

Talk

Learn to chat with friends and family via Google Talk™.
This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
Add friends to your friend list
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Talk. The friend list shows all of your Google Talk contacts at a
glance.
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.
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 [
To switch between active chats, press [
4
chats.
To end the chat, press [
5
] → Add friend.
Send
] → MoreInsert smiley.
] → Switch
] → End chat.

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 this feature, you must first insert a memory card.
The camera interface appears only in the landscape orientation.
Tap the screen to hide or display icons in the viewfinder.
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.
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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.
5
1
2
3
6
7
4
Number Function
1
2
3
4
Switch between the front and rear camera lenses.
Change the shooting mode.
Change the scene mode.
Change the camera settings.
Check the camera status and settings.
5
6
7
8
: Number of photos you can take
(according to available memory)
: Storage location
Switch to the camcorder.
Capture a photo.
View the photo you captured last.
8
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Press the Volume key to zoom in or out.
3
The zoom function may be unavailable when shooting in the highest resolution.
Select
4
The photo is saved automatically.
After taking photos, select
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 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
to take a photo.
to view the taken photos.
Share.
Delete.
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.
Camera
Select
2
Make any necessary adjustments.
3
Select 4 to take a photo.
→ a scene.
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Capture a photo in Smile shot mode
Your camera can recognise people’s faces and help you take photos of their smiling faces.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
to turn on the camera.
Select
2
Make any necessary adjustments.
3
Aim the camera lens at your subject and select 4 . Your device recognises people in an image and detects
their smiles. When the subject smiles, the device automatically takes a photo.
Capture a panoramic photo
You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama shooting mode. This mode is convenient for photographing landscapes.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
to turn on the camera.
Select
2
Make any necessary adjustments.
3
Select 4 to take the first photo.
→ Smile shot.
→ Panorama.
Camera
Camera
Slowly move the device in any direction and align the
5
green frame with the viewfinder. When you have aligned the green frame and viewfinder,
the camera will automatically take the next photo.
Repeat step 5 to complete the panoramic photo.
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Customise camera settings
Before taking a photo, select to access the following options:
Option Function
Exposure value Adjust the exposure value.
Timer
Resolution Change the resolution option.
White balance
Effects Apply a special effect.
Metering Select a type of exposure metre.
Image quality Set the quality level for your photos.
Before taking a photo, select settings:
Setting Function
Guidelines
Review Set 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
Reset Reset 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.
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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.
4
1
2
3
5
6
7
Number Function
1
Switch between the front and rear camera lenses.
Change the recording mode (for attaching
2
to a multimedia message or for saving normally).
3
Change the camcorder settings.
Check the camcorder status and settings.
4
recorded (according to available memory)
: Length of video that can be
: Storage location
5
6
7
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:
Option Function
Exposure value Adjust the exposure value.
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.
Resolution Change the resolution option.
White balance
Effects Apply a special effect.
Video quality Set 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:
Setting Function
Guidelines
Review
Display the guidelines on the preview screen.
Set the camera to display the recorded video.
Reset Reset menus and recording options.

Gallery

Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your memory card.
Supported file formats
Type Format
Image Extension: bmp, gif, jpg, png, wbmp
Video
Some file formats are not supported depending on the software of the device.
If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files.
Playback quality may vary by content type.
Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded.
Extension: 3gp, mp4, mkv
Codec: H.263, H.264, mpeg4
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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 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
icon) to play.
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Control playback with the following keys:
3
1 2
3
4 5
Number Function
1
2
3
4
5
Pause playback; Select to resume playback.
Scan backward in a file.
Move to a point of the file by dragging or tapping the bar.
Scan forward in a file.
Trim a segment of a video

Music

Learn to listen to your favourite music while on the go with the music player. The music player supports the following file formats: mp3, m4a, 3gp, mp4, ogg (Codec: mp3, vorbis (ogg), aac, aac+, eaac+, amr-nb/wb, wav, midi).
To use this feature, 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.
Playback quality may vary by content type.
Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded.
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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.
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After transferring music files to your memory card,
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Select a music category
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Control playback with the following keys:
3
1
2
3 4
a music file.
Number Function
1
2
3
Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected.
Move to a point of the file by dragging or
1
tapping the bar.
Restart playback; Skip backward (double­tap); Scan backward in a file (tap and hold).
Music.
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1. These icons are shown when you tap the player screen.
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Number Function
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5
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You can control the music player with a headset. In Idle mode, press and hold the headset button to launch the music player. Press the headset button to start or pause playback.
SRS CS Headphone experience over standard headphones or earbuds when listening to multichannel content, such as DVD movies.
WOW HD quality of audio, delivering a dynamic 3D entertainment experience with deep, rich bass and high frequency clarity for crisp detail.
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).
delivers a 5.1 surround sound
significantly improves the playback
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.
1. These icons are shown when you tap the player screen.
] → Party shuffle.
Music.
] → Party
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Customise music player settings
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Music.
Select a category
2
a music file.
Press [
3
Adjust the following settings to customise your music
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player:
Option Function
5.1 channel
Equaliser Select a default equaliser type.
] → Settings.
Set whether or not to activate the virtual 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected.

FM radio

Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna.
Listen to the FM radio
Plug a headset into the device.
1
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 2 FM radio.
The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically.
The first time you turn on the FM radio, it will start automatic tuning.
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Control the FM radio with the following keys:
3
1 2 3
Number Function
4
3
5
1
2
3
4
5
Save a radio station automatically
Plug a headset into the device.
1
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 2 FM radio.
Press [
3
The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically.
Add a radio station to the favourites list
Plug a headset into the device.
1
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.
] → Scan → a scanning option.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 2 FM radio.
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Scroll to the radio station you want.
3
Select 4 to add to the favourites list.
You can add a name for a radio station or remove a radio station; Tap and hold a radio station on the favourites list and select Remove or Rename.
Customise FM radio settings
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 FM radio.
Press [
2
Adjust the following settings to customise your FM radio:
3
Option Function
Region Select 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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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
In portrait view, select
Select a memory location.
3
If you have more than one account, select an account to which you want to add the contact.
Enter contact information.
4
Select 5 Save to add the contact to memory.
You can also create a contact from the dialling screen.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Keypad.
Enter a phone number.
2
Select 3 Add to Contacts → Create contact.
Select a memory location.
4
If you have more than one account, select an account to which you want to add the contact.
] → Create.
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Enter contact information.
5
Select 6 Save to add the contact to memory.
Find a contact
In Idle mode, open the application list and select .
1
Scroll up or down on the contact list.
2
You can also drag your finger along the index on the right side to quickly scroll through the list.
Select a contact’s name.
3
Once you find a contact, you can use the following options:
To call the contact, select a phone number. To make a video call, select Video call.
To send a message, select
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.
Message.
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Set a speed dial number
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 .
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.
] → MoreSpeed dial setting.
a contact.
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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.
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.
] → My profile.
] → Create.
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Copy contacts
To copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device,
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Press [
2
Select a SIM or USIM card.
3
Select a memory location.
4
If you have more than one account, select an account to which you want to add the contact.
Select contacts to copy and select
5
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 a SIM or USIM card.
3
Select contacts to copy and select 4 Export → Ye s .
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
] → Import/ExportImport from SIM card.
Import.
] → Import/ExportExport to SIM card.
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.
.
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.
Select an option for importing a single contact file,
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multiple contact files, or all contact files, and select OK.
Select contact files to import and select
5
] → Import/ExportImport from SD card.
OK.
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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
View social network activities
You can view the recent activities of contacts in social network services, such as Facebook and Twitter.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Activities.
Select an item you want to view.
2
] → Import/ExportExport to SD card.
Ye s to confirm.
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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.
2
Press [
] → More Create.
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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 [
Select an event to view its details.
3
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.
] → Day, Week, or Month.
] → To da y .
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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.
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→ OK.
Send via → an

Voice recorder

Learn to operate your device’s voice recorder. To use this feature, you must first insert a memory card.
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Record a voice memo
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Voice recorder.
Select
2
Speak into the microphone.
3
When you are finished, select 4 Stop. Your memo is saved automatically.
To record more voice memos, select
5
Play a voice memo
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Voice recorder.
Select
2
Select a voice memo to play.
3
Record to start recording.
Record again.
List.
You can send the voice memo to others by pressing
] → Share → an option.
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Web
Web services require a data connection. Contact your operator to choose the best data plan.

Internet

Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages.
You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media files. For details, contact your service provider.
The web browser menu may be labelled differently depending on 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
2 1
The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider.
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Number Function
1
2
Enter the web address of a web page to access.
Open a list of saved bookmarks, frequently visited pages and recent internet history.
While browsing the web page, use the following options:
To zoom in or out, select
or . You can also double-
tap the screen.
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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Search for information by voice
This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Select the URL input field.
2
If you are using the on-screen keyboard, press [3 ].
Select
4
microphone. The device searches for information and web pages
related with the keyword.
Bookmark your favourite web pages
If you know the web address of the web page, you can manually add a bookmark. To add a bookmark,
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Select
2
Select
3
Enter a page title and a web address (URL).
4
Select 5 OK.
From the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark and use the following options:
To open the web page in the current window, select
To open the web page in a new window, select new window.
To edit the bookmark details, select
To add the bookmark shortcut to the idle screen, select shortcut to Home.
and say a keyword into your device’s
→ Bookmarks.
Add.
Edit bookmark.
Internet.
Internet.
Open.
Open in
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To send the web address (URL) of the web page to others, select Share link.
To copy the web address (URL) of the web page, select Copy link URL.
To delete the bookmark, select
To use the web page as your homepage of the browser, select Set as homepage.
Access the frequently visited pages or the
Delete bookmark.
recent history
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Internet.
Select
2
Select a web page to access.
3
You can add a web page to the bookmark list by selecting
Most visited or History.
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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
If you are using the on-screen keyboard, press [
3
] → Search.
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Enter a keyword for the location and select 4 . To search for a location by voice, select
Select the location you want to view details.
5
To view a list of all results for your search, select .
To zoom in or out, select
To add layers to the map, press [
To view your current location, press [ Location.
To add a star to the location, select the balloon of the
location name
Get directions to a specific destination
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Maps.
.
or .
.
] → Layers.
] → My
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, Point on map, or My Places.
Select a travel method (car, bus, or walk) and select
4
directions. The route is indicated on the map. Depending on the
selected travel method, you may see multiple routes. Select a route to view details of your trip and select view the route on the map.
Select
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When you are finished, press [
6
] → Directions.
or to view only a single part of the route.
] → More Clear Map.
Get
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Latitude

Learn to share your location with your friends and view friends’ locations via Google Latitude
This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
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In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
The device automatically joins Latitude.
Select
2
address.
Select a friend you want to add, or enter an email address
3
and select Add friends.
Select
4
When your friend accepts your invitation, you can share locations.
Press [
5
Your friends’ locations are marked with their photos on the map.
→ Select from Contacts or Add via email
Ye s .
] → Map View.
Latitude.

Places

Learn to search for a place around you.
This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Select a category.
2
Your device searches for places around your current location that are related to the category.
Places.
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Select a place name to view its details.
3
While viewing information, use the following options:
4
To view the place on the map, select Map.
To view the route to the place, select
To view the phone number of the place, select
Directions.
Call.

Navigation

Learn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show your destination with voice guidance.
Navigation maps, your current location, and other navigational data may differ from actual location information. You should always pay attention to road conditions, traffic, and any other factors that may affect your driving and follow all safety warnings and regulations while driving.
This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Navigation.
If you are launching this application for the first time,
2
select Accept.
Enter your destination by using one of the following
3
methods:
Speak Destination
: Speak your destination such as
“Navigate to destination.”
Type Destination
: Enter your destination with the
virtual keypad.
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Contacts : Select your destination from addresses of
your contacts.
Starred Places
your starred places.
: Select your destination from the list of

YouTube

Learn to view and share 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
Share videos
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
YouTube.
Select a video.
2
Rotate the device to portrait view.
3
Select 4 More → Share → an option.
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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
Select your Google account if it is linked to YouTube. You
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can also select Add account and set up an account to sign in YouTube.
Enter details of the upload and select
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] → Upload and select a video. Skip to 8.
to turn on
to stop recording.
Save to upload the video that you have recorded.
Upload.

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.
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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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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.
Scroll left to a news topic at the top of the screen.
2
Select an article to open it.
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.
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Connectivity

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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Connect to a WLAN using a Wi-Fi Protected
Setup (WPS)
Using WPS, you can connect to a secured network. To connect to a WLAN with a WPS button,
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Wireless and networks Wi-Fi settings.
Select
2
Press a WPS button on the access point within 2 minutes.
3
To connect to a WLAN with a WPS PIN,
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
1
Select a network indicated by the WPS icon and select
2
WPS PIN.
On the access point, enter the PIN and press the start
3
button.
WPS button connection.
Wireless and networks Wi-Fi settings.
Settings
Settings

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.
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to activate the Wi-Fi
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